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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-K/A
(Amendment No. 1)
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 00-24525
Cumulus Media Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Delaware
(State of Incorporation)
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36-4159663
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3280 Peachtree Road, N.W.
Suite 2300
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 949-0700
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrants principal offices)
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
None
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule
405 of the Securities Act. Yes o No þ
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to
Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o No þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be
filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has
been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on
its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulations S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period
that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of
Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrants
knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of
this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of
large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
The aggregate market value of the registrants outstanding voting and non-voting common
stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of June 30, 2010, the last business day of the
registrants most recently completed second fiscal quarter, was approximately $49.5 million, based
on 18,545,803 shares outstanding and a last reported per share price of Class A Common Stock on the
NASDAQ Global Select Market of $2.67 on that date. As of April 28, 2011, the registrant had
outstanding 42,522,379 shares of common stock consisting of (i) 36,068,317 shares of Class A Common
Stock; (ii) 5,809,191 shares of Class B Common Stock; and (iii) 644,871 shares of Class C Common
Stock.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This Amendment No. 1 amends the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2010, of Cumulus Media Inc. (also referred to as Cumulus, the Company, we, us or our)
which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) on March 14, 2011 (the
Original Filing). Cumulus is filing this Amendment No. 1 to include the information required by
Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 of Part III, which was not included in the Original Filing. In
addition, in connection with the filing of this Amendment No. 1 and pursuant to the rules of the
SEC, the Company is including with this Amendment No. 1 currently dated certifications.
Accordingly, Item 15 of Part IV has also been amended to reflect the filing of these currently
dated certifications.
This Amendment No. 1 does not include the entire Form 10-K. Except as described in this
Explanatory Note, this Amendment No. 1 does not amend any other information set forth in the
Original Filing and the Company has not updated disclosures to reflect any events that occurred
subsequent to March 14, 2011.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
In various places in this report, we use statements that constitute forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical in nature and may include
statements relating to our future plans, objectives, expectations and intentions regarding industry
and general economic trends, our expected financial position, results of operations or market
position and business strategy. Such statements can generally be identified by words such as may,
target, could, would, will, should, anticipate, believe, expects, intend,
estimate, seek, project, plan and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements
involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including those referred to under Risk Factors
in our annual report on Form 10-K and as otherwise described in our periodic filings with the SEC
from time to time, that may cause our actual results to differ materially from any future results,
performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such factors
include, but are not limited to:
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the impact of general economic conditions in the United States or in specific markets in
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industry conditions, including existing competition and future competitive technologies; |
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the popularity of radio as a broadcasting and advertising medium; |
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cancellations, disruptions or postponements of advertising schedules in response to
national or world events; |
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our capital expenditure requirements; |
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legislative or regulatory requirements; |
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risks and uncertainties relating to our leverage; |
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changes in interest rates; |
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our dependence on key personnel; |
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our ability to obtain financing at times, in amounts and at rates considered appropriate by
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our ability to complete the pending acquisition of the remaining equity interests of
Cumulus Media Partners, LLC that we do not currently own, and the pending merger of Citadel
Broadcasting Corporation with one of our wholly-owned subsidiaries within the time periods
anticipated and our ability to achieve the anticipated benefits and synergies from those
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our continued ability to identify suitable acquisition targets, and to consummate and
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our ability to access the capital markets as and when needed and on terms that we consider
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Many of these factors are beyond our control or difficult to predict and we cannot be certain
that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if any of them
do occur, what impact they will have on us. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking
statements as a result of new information or future events or developments, except as required
under federal securities laws. We caution you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of the date of this Amendment No. 1 to our annual report on Form
10-K.
CUMULUS MEDIA INC.
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2010
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
DIRECTORS
Our board of directors (the Board) is currently comprised of the following five individuals.
Set forth below are descriptions of the backgrounds and principal occupations of each director and
the period during which he has served on the Board.
Lewis W. Dickey, Jr., age 49, is our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. L.
Dickey has served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer since December 2000. Mr.
Dickey was one of our founders and initial investors, and served as Executive Vice Chairman from
March 1998 to December 2000. Mr. L. Dickey is a nationally regarded consultant on radio strategy
and the author of The FranchiseBuilding Radio Brands, published by the National Association of
Broadcasters, one of the industrys leading texts on competition and strategy. Mr. L. Dickey also
serves as a member of the National Association of Broadcasters Radio board of directors. Mr. L.
Dickey is the brother of John W. Dickey, our Executive Vice President and Co-Chief Operating
Officer.
Mr. L. Dickey has over 27 years of experience in the radio broadcasting industry in a variety
of strategic, operational and financing areas. As a founder of Cumulus, Mr. L. Dickey was
instrumental in our development and growth. His service as our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
over the past ten years has resulted in his having a unique level of knowledge of the opportunities
and challenges associated with our business. Among other things, he brings to our Board his
extensive background in station acquisition, integration and management. Mr. L. Dickeys
familiarity with us, our industry and various market participants makes him uniquely qualified to
lead and advise the Board as Chairman.
Ralph B. Everett, age 59, has served as one of our directors since July 1998. Since January
2007, Mr. Everett has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Joint Center for
Political and Economic Studies, a national, nonprofit research and public policy institution
located in Washington, D.C. Prior to 2007, and for more than eighteen years, Mr. Everett had been a
partner with the Washington, D.C. office of the law firm of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP,
where he headed the firms Federal Legislative Practice Group. He had previously worked in the U.S.
Senate for more than a decade, including serving as a staff director and chief counsel of the
Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. In 1998, Mr. Everett was appointed by President
Clinton as United States Ambassador to the 1998 International Telecommunication Union
Plenipotentiary Conference and in the same year, he led the U.S. delegation to the Second World
Telecommunication Development Conference in Malta, joining participants from more than 190 nations.
He is also a member of the Board of Visitors of Duke University Law School and serves on the boards
of Connection Nation and Independent Sector.
Mr. Everett possesses an extensive legal background, particularly in FCC/radio broadcasting
matters, as evidenced by his various legal and advisory positions held during his career. In
addition, Mr. Everetts management experience as a chief executive officer of a public policy
institution focused on political and economic matters provides a valuable perspective to our Board,
and enables Mr. Everett to provide value in the oversight of the Company through his service on the
Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee.
Eric P. Robison, age 51, has served as one of our directors since August 1999. Mr. Robison is
currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Lynda.com, an Internet-based software and
education training company, which he joined in January 2008. From 2002 to 2008, he was President of
IdeaTrek, Inc., a company that provides business consulting services. From 1994 to 2002, Mr.
Robison was Vice President, Business Development at Vulcan Inc., the holding company that manages
all personal and business interests for investor Paul G. Allen, where Mr. Robison managed various
projects and analyzed investment opportunities. He has previously served as a director of several
publicly traded companies in various industries.
Mr. Robison brings to our Board substantial corporate management experience through his
high-level positions at technology, business services and training companies, as well as past
experience on boards of directors, including
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CNET Networks. Mr. Robison has particular skill and experience in business development and
investments and acquisitions, and particularly in connection with internet initiatives and related
ventures, all of which is useful given our business strategy, and provides value in the oversight
of the Company through his service on the Audit Committee and as Chairman of the Compensation
Committee.
Robert H. Sheridan, III, age 48, has served as one of our directors since July 1998. Mr.
Sheridan is currently a partner at Ridgemont Equity Partners, a private equity firm that provides
buyout and growth capital to closely-held private companies and new business platforms. Prior to
joining Ridgemont Equity Partners in August 2010, Mr. Sheridan served as Managing Director, and
Co-Head of the Americas, for BAML Capital Partners (BAMLCP), the private equity and mezzanine
group within Bank of America Corporation, since January 1998, and was a Senior Vice President and
Managing Director of BA Capital Company, L.P. (BA Capital), which was formerly known as
NationsBanc Capital Corp. Affiliates of Ridgemont Equity Partners are the successor general
partners to certain affiliates of BAMLCP, which previously served as general partners of two of our
principal stockholders, Banc of America Capital Investors SBIC, L.P. and BA Capital (together, the
BofA Entities). Mr. Sheridan has an economic interest in the entities comprising the general
partners of the BofA Entities. He was a Director of NationsBank Capital Investors, the predecessor
of BAMLCP, from January 1996 to January 1998.
Mr. Sheridans expertise in a variety of financial matters, in private equity and in capital
markets and acquisition transactions, makes him a valuable member of our Board, and enhances the
value of his service as Chairman of the Audit Committee, and a member of the Compensation
Committee. Mr. Sheridans significant experience as a senior-level private equity professional
provides a solid platform for him to advise and consult with our Board on financial, strategic and
acquisition-related matters.
Pursuant to our certificate of incorporation and a voting agreement entered into in 1998 by
Cumulus, BA Capital (through its predecessor entity) and the holders of our Class C Common Stock,
the holders of our Class C Common Stock (all of which is currently owned by Mr. L. Dickey) have the
right, voting as a single class, to elect one director to our board of directors, referred to as
the Class C Director, and such stockholders are obligated to elect a person designated by BA
Capital to serve as such director. The rights and obligations under the voting agreement shall
continue until such time that BA Capital, together with its affiliates, no longer own at least 50%
of the number of shares of our common stock as BA Capital held on June 30, 1998. At such time, the
term of the Class C Director, and the right of the holders of our Class C Common Stock to elect the
Class C Director, shall terminate. Mr. Sheridan has served as BA Capitals designee for such
position since July 1998.
David M. Tolley, age 43, has served as one of our directors since January 31, 2011. Mr. Tolley
is currently a Senior Managing Director of Blackstone Group L.P. (Blackstone). Mr. Tolley has
been employed by Blackstone since 2000. Prior to joining Blackstone, he held a series of positions
at Morgan Stanley & Co. He has served as a director of Cumulus Media Partners, LLC (CMP) since
2006, and is the former
Chairman of the board of directors of NewSkies Satellites.
Mr. Tolley
has over fifteen years of experience in private equity
investments and investment banking, with extensive experience in mergers, acquisitions and financings. He
has particular experience in the telecommunications and media sectors. His competence in critical
financial analysis and strategic planning, and vast experience in both transactions in, and
overseeing operations of, numerous companies in the telecommunications and media industries, bring
essential skills and a unique perspective to the Board.
Pursuant to a voting agreement entered into by Cumulus, Blackstone and Mr. L. Dickey, Jr.,
his brother, John W. Dickey, our Executive Vice President and Co-Chief Operating Officer, and their
father, Lewis W. Dickey, Sr., together with other members of their family (collectively, the
Dickeys) in connection with entering into a share exchange agreement to complete the pending
acquisition of the remaining equity interests of CMP (the CMP Acquisition) that the Company does
not currently own, for each of our next three successive annual stockholders meetings, beginning
in 2011, our Board is obligated to nominate a Blackstone designee for election, until such time as
affiliates of Blackstone as a group cease to beneficially own at least one-half of the aggregate
amount of the Companys common stock that they receive upon consummation of the CMP Acquisition.
Mr. Tolley has served as Blackstones designee for such position since January 31, 2011.
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SECTION 16(A) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
Pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, our directors and executive
officers, and any persons who beneficially own more than 10% of our common stock, are required to
file initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership with the SEC. Based upon our
review of copies of such reports for our 2010 fiscal year and written representations from our
directors and executive officers, we believe that our directors and executive officers, and
beneficial owners of more than 10% of our common stock, have complied with all applicable filing
requirements for our 2010 fiscal year.
CODE OF ETHICS
We have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, referred to as our Code of Ethics, that
applies to all of our employees, executive officers and directors and meets the requirements of the
rules of the SEC and the current listing standards of the NASDAQ Global Select Market (the NASDAQ
Rules). The Code of Ethics is available on our website, www.cumulus.com, or can be obtained
without charge by written request to Richard S. Denning, Corporate Secretary, at our principal
executive offices. If we make any substantive amendments to this Code of Ethics, or if our Board
grants any waiver, including any implicit waiver, from a provision thereof to our executive
officers or directors, we will disclose the nature of such amendment or waiver, the name of the
person to whom the waiver was granted and the date of the waiver in a current report on Form 8-K.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Board has formed an Audit Committee comprised of three members, each of whom meets the
definition of independent under the NASDAQ Rules. The current members of the Audit Committee are
Robert H. Sheridan, III (Chairman), Ralph B. Everett, and Eric P. Robison, none of whom is an
employee of ours. Our Board has determined that each Audit Committee member is independent, as
such term is defined under the rules of the SEC and the NASDAQ Rules applicable to audit committee
members, and meets the financial literacy requirements of the NASDAQ Rules. None of the
aforementioned members has participated in the preparation of the financial statements of Cumulus
or its subsidiaries at any time during the past three years. Our Board has determined that Mr.
Sheridan (1) is an audit committee financial expert, as such term is defined under the rules of
the SEC, and (2) meets the NASDAQ Rules professional experience requirements.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
The Board has formed a Compensation Committee, which is responsible for developing, overseeing
and implementing our compensation program for executive officers. The Compensation Committee
consists entirely of non-employee, independent members of the Board and operates under a written
charter approved by the Board. The Compensation Committee has historically consulted, and
expects to continue to consult, with the Chief Executive Officer in the exercise of its duties.
The Compensation Committee, nevertheless, retains absolute discretion over all compensation
decisions with respect to the named executive officers. The Compensation Committee did not retain
a compensation consultant in connection with making compensation decisions for 2010.
This compensation discussion and analysis provides an overview of our compensation objectives
and policies, the elements of compensation that we provide to our top executive officers, and the
material factors that we considered in making the decisions to pay such compensation. Following
this analysis, we have provided a series of tables containing specific information about the
compensation earned in or paid for 2010 to the following individuals, whom we refer to as our named
executive officers:
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Lewis W. Dickey, Jr., our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer; |
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Joseph P. Hannan, our Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer; |
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Jonathan G. (John) Pinch, our Executive Vice President and Co-Chief Operating Officer; and |
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The discussion below is intended to help you understand the information provided in those
tables and put that information in context within our overall compensation program.
Executive Compensation Program Objectives
Our compensation program has three primary and related objectives:
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to provide a total compensation package that allows us to compete effectively in
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to reward executives for meaningful performance that contributes to enhanced long-term
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In accordance with these goals, we provide a material portion of each named executive
officers compensation in the form of at-risk incentive awards that measure individual performance
and our success as a company in achieving our business strategy and objectives. With respect to
our performance, we focus primarily on the performance and results of our stations, as measured by
Station Operating Income, which is a financial measure that isolates the amount of income generated
solely by our stations, and Adjusted EBITDA, another financial measure that isolates the amount of
income generated by our stations after the incurrence of corporate general and administrative
expenses. These measures assist our management in evaluating the earnings potential of our station
portfolio and the cash flow generated by our business.
Compensation Program Elements and Their Purpose
The compensation program for our named executive officers consists primarily of the following
integrated components: base salary, annual incentive awards and long-term incentive opportunities.
The program also contains elements relating to retirement, severance and other employee benefits.
Base salary. Base salary is the fixed portion of a named executive officers annual
compensation and is intended to recognize fundamental market value for the skills and experience of
the individual relative to the responsibilities of his position with us. Changes to base salary
are generally intended to reflect, among other things, the officers performance as indicated
through functional progress, career and skill development and mastery of position competency
requirements. Base salary is the fundamental element of the total compensation package to which
most other elements relate.
Annual incentive. Unlike base salary, which is fixed, annual incentive compensation is
intended to vary as a direct reflection of Company and individual performance over a twelve-month
period. The incentive opportunity is typically expressed as a percentage of base salary and is
typically paid in the form of a cash bonus, although the Compensation Committee has discretion to
grant bonuses, in whole or in part, in the form of equity awards. In addition to amounts that may
be awarded pursuant to annual incentive performance awards, the Compensation Committee has the
authority to make discretionary bonus awards, including awards based on Company or individual
performance.
Long-term incentives. Long-term incentive awards, which have historically been made in the
form of grants of options exercisable shares of for our common stock or awards of restricted shares
of our common stock, are granted with the intent to reward performance over a multi-year period
with clear links to performance criteria, continued service and long-term stockholder value. For
Mr. L. Dickey, the incentive opportunity through May 2013 has been set pursuant to the terms of his
current employment agreement, which took effect on December 20, 2006, and was designed to maintain
a desired balance between short- and long-term compensation over the term of the agreement,
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as discussed further below. The incentive opportunity for our other named executive officers,
which is determined on an annual basis by the Compensation Committee, is designed to maintain a
similar balance. The realized compensation from these incentives will vary as a reflection of
stock price or other financial performance over time. For 2010, we used awards of restricted stock
to deliver long-term incentive opportunity to our named executive officers.
Employee retirement/health and welfare benefit plans. These benefits are intended to provide
competitive levels of medical, retirement and income protection, such as life and disability
insurance coverage, for the executives and their families. Our named executive officers generally
participate in the same programs pertaining to medical coverage (active employee and retiree), life
insurance, disability and retirement offered to all of our eligible employees. In addition, our
named executive officers participate in an executive life insurance program. We believe that our
benefits and retirement programs are comparable to those offered by other companies in our peer
group and, as a result, are needed to ensure that compensation for our named executive officers
remains competitive.
Severance and other termination payments. Other than Mr. Hannan, each named executive officer
currently employed by us is party to an employment agreement under which he may receive severance
benefits upon his termination of employment in various circumstances, including following a change
of control. The severance-related agreements available to those named executive officers are
described in more detail under Potential Payments upon Termination or Change of Control. We
believe that our severance arrangements, including the amount of the severance benefit, are
comparable to those offered by the companies in our peer group and, as a result, are needed to
ensure that compensation for our named executive officers remains competitive.
Executive perquisites. We have typically provided a car allowance to each of our named
executive officers. We do not provide other perquisites such as financial planning or country club
memberships.
Compensation levels among named executive officers. There are no policy differences with
respect to the compensation of individual named executive officers even though the level of
compensation may differ based on scope of responsibilities and performance. The compensation
disparity between our Chief Executive Officer and the other named executive officers is primarily
due to the Chief Executive Officer having significantly greater responsibilities for management and
oversight of a large enterprise and the corresponding market factors reflecting this difference.
From an operations oversight perspective, we have divided responsibility for our radio markets in
half, and Mr. J. Dickey and Mr. Pinch, who each serve as Executive Vice President and Co-Chief
Operating Officer, are each responsible for one-half of our operating markets. Mr. J. Dickey also
has responsibility for overseeing our programming, market promotion and engineering across all
markets. Consequently, Mr. J. Dickeys base salary and incentive awards reflect the multiple
categories of responsibilities that he holds. Mr. Hannan was named Senior Vice President,
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer in March 2010, after having served as Interim Chief Financial
Officer since July 2009. Mr. Hannans base salary was increased in connection with the March 2010
appointment.
Determining the Amount of Each Element
Base salary. We are party to employment agreements with each of our current named executive
officers, other than Mr. Hannan. Each of these agreements provides for a contractual level of base
salary. Mr. L. Dickeys employment agreement provides for annual increases of $40,000, subject to
further merit increases as the Compensation Committee deems appropriate, while the agreements with
Messrs. Pinch and J. Dickey provide for discretionary annual increases. The Compensation Committee
seeks to set base salaries at levels that it considers fair, after considering a variety of
factors, including the scope and complexity of the officers position; the officers expertise; the
officers experience relative to his position and responsibilities; the officers contributions and
importance to us; the officers historical compensation; the salary ranges for persons in
comparable positions at comparable companies (to the extent available); the competitiveness of the
market for the officers services; and the recommendations of our Chief Executive Officer (except
in the case of his own performance).
Determinations as to appropriate base salaries of our named executive officers (other than Mr.
L. Dickeys, whose salary is generally set pursuant to his employment agreement) historically have
not been made by applying a particular formula or the use of designated benchmarks. In March 2010,
the Compensation Committee determined to award Messrs. J. Dickey, Pinch and Hannan base salaries
of $597,400, $525,300 and $250,000, respectively, which represented 3% increases to each of Messrs.
J. Dickey and Pinch, and a 43% increase for Mr. Hannan in
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recognition of his appointment as Chief Financial Officer and commensurate increased
responsibilities. While the Compensation Committee approved the $40,000 increase to base salary
mandated by his employment agreement, Mr. L. Dickey, recognizing the uncertain economic conditions,
voluntarily elected not to accept the increase in base salary as recommended by the Compensation
Committee until these conditions improved or stabilized. As a result, while he was contractually
entitled to a base salary of $1,020,000 for 2010, Mr. L. Dickeys base salary did not increase from
$940,000 in 2010.
Annual incentive. Like base salary, the parameters of the annual bonus also are set forth in
the employment agreements with each of the named executive officers who have such agreements.
However, the Compensation Committee maintains a level of discretion and flexibility, including the
ability to make annual bonus awards to executives even in circumstances where pre-established
performance targets have not been established or are not satisfied, and to make bonus awards in
stock in lieu of cash. The decision to increase or decrease annual bonuses from year to year is
generally based on a variety of factors the Compensation Committee deems appropriate, including our
overall performance, the executives individual performance, the business environment over the
course of the prior year, and any extraordinary accomplishments by the Company or the individual
during the prior year, as further described below. The Compensation Committee believes this
flexibility, coupled with a history of appropriately rewarding performance, provide an effective
incentive for the continued superior performance of our executives.
With regard to the annual bonus paid to Mr. L. Dickey in 2011, awarded for performance in
2010, in March 2010 the Compensation Committee reviewed managements 2010 operating budget,
including budgeted Adjusted EBITDA (defined as operating income before local marketing agreement
fees, depreciation and amortization, non-cash stock compensation, impairment charge and terminated
transaction expense) of $84.117 million and approved the following targets for his annual incentive
bonus for 2010:
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If Adjusted EBITDA was 90% of the budgeted Adjusted EBITDA, then Mr. L. Dickey would have
been eligible for a bonus of 50% of his 2010 base salary, or $470,000; |
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If Adjusted EBITDA was 100% of the budgeted Adjusted EBITDA, then Mr. L. Dickey would have
been eligible for a bonus of 75% of his 2010 base salary, or $705,000; and |
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If Adjusted EBITDA was 105% of the budgeted Adjusted EBITDA, then Mr. L. Dickey would have
been eligible for a bonus of 100% of his 2010 base salary, or $940,000. |
To the extent that Adjusted EBITDA was between the targeted amounts, the bonus would be
adjusted on a sliding scale between 50% and 100% of base salary to include an amount proportionate
to the amount achieved in excess of the 90% and 110% target amounts.
For fiscal year 2010, Adjusted EBITDA was $87.5 million, or 104% of the budgeted Adjusted
EBITDA amount. In February 2011, the Compensation Committee reviewed the short-term annual bonus
targets and recognized that despite the adverse business cycle, Mr. L. Dickey had nevertheless made
significant contributions to the Company in 2010, including providing strategic leadership for our
operations in an extremely challenging business environment, implementing significant cost-cutting
initiatives to meet the realities of our business operations while preserving our quality and
efficiency of operations and maintaining cash flow, and providing strategic negotiations for the
Companys purchase of all of the outstanding maximum equity interests of our affiliate Cumulus
Media Partners, LLC (CMP) that are not currently owned by us. The Compensation Committee
determined that, while we had not achieved the maximum Adjusted EBITDA threshold for Mr. L. Dickey
to be entitled to the maximum annual cash bonus payment, based upon the significant contributions
that Mr. L. Dickey had made to the Company in 2010 by exceeding the budgeted Adjusted EBITDA amount
as well as the other operational and strategic leadership Mr. L. Dickey provided, he was deserving
of the maximum bonus amount in recognition of those contributions. The bonus awarded to Mr. L.
Dickey for 2010 represents 100% of the maximum bonus amount that he would have been eligible to
receive under his employment agreement for that year.
With regard to annual bonuses paid to Messrs. J. Dickey, Pinch and Hannan in 2011, awarded
for performance in 2010, the Compensation Committee had determined in March 2010 not to set any
specific award levels or
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objectives but instead to evaluate bonuses on a discretionary basis after completing an
evaluation of both Company and individual performance during 2010 as part of the compensation
review process in early 2011. In evaluating potential annual bonuses for the named executive
officers, the Compensation Committee considered the following factors:
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Managements ability to defend our Adjusted EBITDA, given the difficult economic
environment in 2010. Adjusted EBITDA increased 20.5%, to $87.5 million, from $72.6 million in
2009 and the Compensation Committee recognized that on a percentage basis, we outperformed
many of our peers. |
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Managements ability to optimize our capital structure and maintain compliance with the
restrictive financial covenants in the credit agreement governing our senior secured credit
facilities. During 2010, management successfully achieved levels of Adjusted EBITDA and cash
flow that enabled the Company to meet the required principal repayment amounts during 2010 and
to accelerate our reduction in outstanding debt under our credit facility. |
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Managements ability to engage in strategic corporate development activities during the
year. In 2010, management continued to make significant progress on efforts to create
standardization across our station platform where possible by developing and implementing
best-in-class practices and to evaluate effectiveness using real-time reporting enabled by our
proprietary technologies; as well as to use our national scale and unique communities of
listeners to create new digital media properties and e-commerce opportunities. |
After consideration of these factors, the Compensation Committee approved discretionary annual
cash bonus awards for Messrs. L. Dickey, J. Dickey, Pinch and Hannan in the aggregate amounts of
$939,960, $290,000, $240,000 and $100,000, respectively, all of which paid one-half in cash and
one-half in shares of Class A Common Stock, which were issued in accordance with the terms of our
2008 Equity Incentive Plan, were freely traded and contained no restrictions thereon.
Long-term incentives. In connection with determining the long-term equity incentive
compensation for each of our named executive officers for 2010, the Compensation Committee
considered a number of factors, including:
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Annual performance. The Compensation Committee considered our operating performance for
2010 compared to our business plan, and recognized the efforts and success in achieving
various plan objectives, even in light of ongoing challenges to business conditions. |
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Performance relative to our peers in the industry. Our 2010 results were higher than our
results for 2009. In addition, the Compensation Committee examined our results as compared to
similarly situated competitors in our industry, including Saga Communications, Inc., Radio
One, Inc. Entercom Communications Corp. and Emmis Communications Corporation, noting that on a
relative basis, our operating performance was stronger than several of our competitors. |
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Cumulus Media Partners. The Compensation Committee gave considerable weight to the
additional responsibilities placed on our named executive officers in managing our affiliate,
CMP, a private partnership created by Cumulus and affiliates of Bain Capital Partners LLC, The
Blackstone Group and Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P., and operating the large-market radio
stations owned by CMP. The Compensation Committee recognizes, and in making compensation
decisions took into account, the fact that our named executive officers now manage an
enterprise that is nearly double the size as a result of the CMP partnership, based on station
operating income. |
As with determinations of base salary and annual short-term incentives, determinations as to
appropriate long-term incentives of our named executive officers (other than Mr. L. Dickeys, whose
incentives are generally set pursuant to his employment agreement) historically have not depended
upon the application of a particular formula or the use of designated benchmarks.
For Mr. L. Dickey, in March 2010 the Compensation Committee awarded 320,000 shares of
restricted stock, of which 160,000 are time vested (vesting at a rate of 80,000 shares on the
second anniversary of the date of grant, and
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40,000 shares on each of the third and fourth anniversary of the date of grant) and 160,000
have performance-based vesting objectives, all in accordance with the terms of Mr. Dickeys
employment agreement. With respect to the performance-based awards, the Compensation Committee
considered the various measures discussed above, including our performance relative to budget and
to our industry peers, and determined that the performance objective for Mr. L. Dickeys 2010
equity awards would be met, and the shares would vest in full, on March 31, 2013 if the average
annual Adjusted EBITDA over the three year period ending December 31, 2012 meets a specified
threshold, subject to proportionate adjustment for any acquisitions or divestitures during the
performance measurement period. For Messrs. Dickey, Pinch and Hannan in March 2010 the
Compensation Committee considered the various measures discussed above, including our performance
relative to budget and to our industry peers, and determined to award Messrs. Dickey, Pinch and
Hannan 70,000, 40,000 and 10,000 restricted shares, respectively. These restricted shares vest at
a rate of 50% on the second anniversary of the date of grant and 25% on the third and fourth
anniversaries.
In early 2011, the Compensation Committee also reviewed the three year performance criteria
established in February 2008 for the 160,000 performance-based shares of restricted stock awarded
to Mr. L. Dickey on February 8, 2008. The vesting conditions for those restricted shares required
that the Company achieve an average annual Adjusted EBITDA of $108 million (subject to adjustment
for acquisitions and dispositions) for the three year period ending December 31, 2010. That
threshold was not achieved for that cycle. Nevertheless, the Compensation Committee determined
that in light of the unprecedented adverse developments in the economy in general, during a
significant amount of that performance period, and the radio industry in particular, it would be
appropriate to modify the performance requirements and extend the vesting period so that Mr. L.
Dickey would retain the ability to achieve vesting on those shares of restricted stock if the
revised performance criteria were achieved. Accordingly, and effective as of February 2011, the
terms of Mr. L. Dickeys 2008 performance-based restricted stock award of 160,000 shares were
amended to provide that those shares would vest in full on February 24, 2014 if the Company
achieves a specified average annual Adjusted EBITDA for the three year period ending December 31,
2013.
Compensation of the Chief Executive Officer. As noted above, Mr. L. Dickey is compensated
pursuant to the terms of his Employment Agreement, which was entered into on December 20, 2006.
See Employment Agreements. The Compensation Committee does retain the ability to subjectively
exercise discretion in making compensation decisions and awards, and has exercised that discretion
in various circumstances, as described hereinabove.
Allocating Between Long-term and Annual Compensation
We seek to maintain an executive compensation program that is balanced in terms of each
element of pay relative to competitive practices, with the incentive emphasis placed on long-term
results. The overall program is intended to balance business objectives for executive pay for
performance, retention, competitive market practices and stockholder interests. Based on the fair
value of equity awards granted to named executive officers in 2010 and the 2010 base salary of the
named executive officers, approximately 16% of the annual total direct compensation target
opportunity was subject to performance risk for named executive officers through the annual and
long-term incentive plans. Annual cash-incentive awards, which constitute short-term incentives,
accounted for approximately 15% of annual target compensation for the named executive officers.
Long-term incentive awards made up approximately 26% of the annual target compensation mix for the
named executive officers. The Compensation Committee allocates total compensation between short-
and long-term incentives for 2010 based upon its own analysis of general compensation practices at
similar companies and based on its view of how best to maintain key personnel.
When Long-term Grants are Made
The Compensation Committee typically grants long-term incentive awards annually at a
regularly-scheduled meeting of our Board, usually in the first quarter of the fiscal year. The
meeting date is scheduled well in advance and without regard to potential stock price movement.
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The Role of Executive Officers in Determining Executive Compensation
Our Chief Executive Officer develops recommendations regarding executive compensation,
including proposals relative to compensation for individual executive officers, using internal and
external resources. These resources may include such things as compensation surveys, external data
and reports from consultants and data, reports and recommendations from internal staff.
Recommendations from our Chief Executive Officer include and consider all aspects of the
compensation program philosophy, design, compliance and competitive strategy as well as
specific actions regarding individual executive officer compensation. The Compensation Committee
reviews and discusses these recommendations, and decides whether to accept, reject, or revise the
proposals.
Our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer assist the Compensation Committee
in understanding key business drivers included in program designs, especially incentive programs.
This may include defining related measures and explaining the mutual influence on or by other
business drivers and the accounting and tax treatment relating to certain awards. Our Chief
Executive Officer also provides periodic updates to the Compensation Committee regarding current
and anticipated performance outcomes and their impact on executive compensation.
Our General Counsel, with the assistance of our outside counsel, ensures that appropriate plan
documentation and approvals are received in order to keep executive pay programs in compliance with
applicable laws and stock exchange listing requirements. Our General Counsel and outside counsel
also advise the Compensation Committee and our Board regarding compliance with appropriate
governance standards and requirements.
Discretion to Modify Awards
As previously noted, annual incentive awards are based on our performance and that of each
individual named executive officer over the most recently completed fiscal year. The Compensation
Committee reserves the right to adjust individual goals during the course of the year in order to
reflect changes in our business.
Under our equity incentive plans, the Compensation Committee has certain discretion to adjust
or modify the terms of an award that might otherwise be forfeited. The Compensation Committee
generally does not have the authority to unilaterally rescind an award. Each award defines the
terms under which it would be forfeited according to the terms of the applicable equity incentive
plan.
Impact of Restated Earnings on Previously Paid or Awarded Compensation
We have not had to restate earnings in a manner that would impact incentive award payments.
If future restatements are necessary, the Compensation Committee and the Board will consider the
facts and circumstances relating to the cause of the restatement, as well as the requirements under
Section 304 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, in determining whether any payments based upon the
financial results were made unjustly and the materiality and methods for recovering such payments.
Accounting and Tax Treatment of Direct Compensation
For executives, all compensation is subject to federal, state and local taxes as ordinary
income or capital gains as various tax jurisdictions provide. Section 162(m) of the U.S. tax code
places a limit of $1,000,000 on the amount of compensation that we may deduct in any one year with
respect to any one of our named executive officers. However, qualifying performance-based
compensation will not be subject to the deduction limit if certain requirements are met. To
maintain flexibility in compensating our named executive officers, however, the Compensation
Committee reserves the right to use its judgment to authorize compensation payments that may be
subject to the limit when the Compensation Committee believes that such payments are appropriate.
Accordingly, certain components of the compensation program for our named executive officers are
designed to be qualifying performance-based compensation under Section 162(m) while others are not.
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With the adoption of the Financial Accounting Standards Boards ASC Topic 718, Stock
Compensation, we do not expect accounting treatment of differing forms of equity awards to vary
significantly and, therefore, accounting treatment is not expected to have a material effect on the
selection of forms of compensation.
Summary of Compensation and Benefit Plan Risk
The Compensation Committee believes that the Companys compensation and benefit policies and
practices are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company and that the plans
currently in place or contemplated are appropriately balanced between retention and incentive to
enable the Company to retain its management team and provides the Chief Executive Officer and the
other executive officers with incentives focused on meeting the objectives, developed by management
and the Board, designed to create long-term stockholder value.
Compensation Committee Report
The Compensation Committee of the Company has reviewed and discussed the Compensation
Discussion and Analysis required by Item 402(b) of Regulation S-K with management and, based on
this review and discussions, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the
Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in this annual report.
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The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors:
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Eric P. Robison, Chairman |
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Ralph B. Everett
Robert H. Sheridan, III |
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Summary Compensation Table
We have employment agreements with each of our named executive officers except Mr. Hannan, as
described under Employment Agreements below. The following table summarizes the total
compensation paid or earned by each of the named executive officers for the fiscal years ended
December 31, 2010, December 31, 2009, and December 31, 2008.
Based on the fair value of equity awards granted to named executive officers in 2010 and the
2010 base salary of the named executive officers, approximately 73% of the annual total direct
compensation was base salary. Cash-incentive awards, which constitute short-term incentives,
accounted for approximately 15% of annual target compensation and restricted share grants, which
constitute long-term incentives, made up approximately 26% of the annual compensation mix for the
named executive officers.
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Lewis W. Dickey, Jr. |
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2010 |
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940,000 |
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939,960 |
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1,008,000 |
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2009 |
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921,884 |
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469,900 |
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547,200 |
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17,115 |
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1,956,179 |
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2008 |
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941,171 |
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500,000 |
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250,000 |
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100,000 |
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2009 |
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159,612 |
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17,500 |
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2010 |
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525,300 |
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240,000 |
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126,000 |
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500,193 |
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120,000 |
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68,400 |
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510,000 |
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100,000 |
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John W. Dickey |
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2010 |
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597,400 |
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290,000 |
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220,500 |
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568,847 |
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145,000 |
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119,700 |
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580,001 |
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165,000 |
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We consider the bonuses paid in a given fiscal year as being earned in the prior fiscal
year. Amounts reflect the bonus earned in the year indicated. For 2010, includes the grant
date fair value of awards of stock granted in February 2011 in lieu of cash bonuses as
follows: Mr. L. Dickey ($469,980), Mr. Hannan ($50,000), Mr. Pinch ($120,000) and Mr. J.
Dickey ($145,000). |
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Reflects the grant date fair value of awards made pursuant to the 2004 Equity Incentive Plan
and 2008 Equity Incentive Plan in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 718. These amounts do not include
awards dated December 30, 2008 made pursuant to an exchange offer to our employees and
non-employee directors to exchange outstanding options granted after October 2, 2000 for a
combination of restricted shares and replacement options. See Note 11
to the consolidated
financial statements in the Original Report for certain assumptions underlying the value of
the awards. |
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Mr. Hannan served as interim Chief Financial Officer from July 1, 2009 through March 3, 2010,
on which date he was appointed Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer.
This table reflects his compensation for 2010 and 2009, the only years covered by the table in
which he served as our principal financial officer. |
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Reflects an automobile allowance of $12,000, employer-paid health insurance premiums of
$2,028, employer-paid life insurance premiums of $1,590, and employer-paid short and long-term
disability of $2,286. |
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Reflects an automobile allowance of $11,500, employer-paid health insurance premiums of
$1,739, employer-paid life insurance premiums of $1,590, and employer-paid short and long-term
disability of $2,286. |
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Reflects an automobile allowance of $12,000, employer-paid health insurance premiums of
$1,739, employer-paid life insurance premiums of $1,590, and employer-paid short and long-term
disability of $1,981. |
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Reflects an automobile allowance of $8,400, employer-paid health insurance premiums of
$5,706, employer-paid life insurance premiums of $1,590, and employer-paid short and long-term
disability of $2,286. |
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Reflects an automobile allowance of $8,050, employer-paid health insurance premiums of
$5,673, employer-paid life insurance premiums of $1,590, and employer-paid short and long-term
disability of $2,286. |
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Reflects an automobile allowance of $8,400, employer-paid health insurance premiums of
$5,265, employer-paid life insurance premiums of $1,590, and employer-paid short and long-term
disability of $1,981. |
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Reflects an automobile allowance of $12,000, employer-paid health insurance premiums of
$2,028, employer-paid life insurance premiums of $1,590, and employer-paid short and long-term
disability of $2,286. |
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Reflects an automobile allowance of $11,500, employer-paid health insurance premiums of
$1,739, employer-paid life insurance premiums of $1,590, and employer-paid short and long-term
disability of $2,286. |
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Reflects an automobile allowance of $12,000, employer-paid health insurance premiums of
$1,739, employer-paid life insurance premiums of $1,590, and employer-paid short and long-term
disability of $1,981. |
2010 Grants of Plan-Based Awards
The Compensation Committee approved awards of restricted common stock, pursuant to our 2008
Equity Incentive Plan, to each of our executive officers in 2010.
The restricted share grants to Messrs. Hannan, Pinch and Dickey on March 26, 2010 were of
time-vested shares: One-half of each grant will vest on the second anniversary of the grant date,
with the remainder to vest one-quarter at each of the third and fourth anniversaries. The grants
are conditioned on the continuous employment of the grant recipients.
With regard to the grant to Mr. L. Dickey on March 26, 2010, half of the grant was of
time-vested restricted shares, which will vest according to the same schedule as the grants to the
other executive officers, as described above. The remaining portion of the grant was for
performance-based restricted stock awards, which will vest upon achievement of a Compensation
Committee-approved target average annual Adjusted EBITDA (calculated on a same-station basis) for
the three-year period ending December 31, 2012.
The table below summarizes the grants of plan-based awards to each of the named executive
officers for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.
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Grant Date Fair |
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Target |
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Maximum |
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Threshold |
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Target |
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Maximum |
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Value of Stock and |
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Grant Date |
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($) |
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($) |
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($) |
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(#) |
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(#) |
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( #) |
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Option Awards(1) |
Lewis W. Dickey, Jr. |
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March 26, 2010 |
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320,000 |
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$ |
1,008,000 |
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Chairman, President
and Chief
Executive Officer |
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Joseph P. Hannan |
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March 26, 2010 |
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10,000 |
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$ |
31,500 |
|
Senior Vice
President, Treasurer
and Chief Financial
Officer |
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John Pinch |
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March 26, 2010 |
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40,000 |
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$ |
126,000 |
|
Executive Vice
President and
Co-Chief Operating
Officer |
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John W. Dickey |
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March 26, 2010 |
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70,000 |
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$ |
220,500 |
|
Executive Vice
President and
Co-Chief Operating
Officer |
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(1) |
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Reflects the grant date fair value as calculated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic
718. |
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Outstanding Equity Awards at 2010 Fiscal Year-End
The following table sets forth the number and value of restricted stock and stock options held
by each named executive officer that were outstanding as of December 31, 2010. The value of
restricted stock awards was calculated based on a price of $4.31 per share, the closing price of
the Companys common stock on December 31, 2010.
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Equity |
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Equity |
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Incentive Plan |
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Incentive Plan |
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Option Awards* |
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Awards: |
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Awards: |
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Equity |
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Number of |
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Market or |
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Incentive Plan |
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Unearned |
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Payout Value |
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Number of |
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Number of |
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Awards: |
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Shares, Units |
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of Unearned |
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Securities |
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Securities |
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Number of |
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or Other |
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Shares, Units |
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Underlying |
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Underlying |
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Securities |
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Rights That |
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or Other |
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Unexercised |
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Unexercised |
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Underlying |
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Option |
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Option |
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Have Not |
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Rights That |
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Options (#) |
|
Options (#) |
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Unexercised |
|
Exercise Price |
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Expiration |
|
Vested |
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Have Not |
Name |
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Exercisable |
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Unexercisable(1) |
|
Options (#) |
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($) |
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Date |
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(#) |
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Vested ($) |
Lewis W. Dickey, Jr. |
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1,114,622 |
(2) |
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$ |
4,804,021 |
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Chairman, |
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33,948 |
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33,948 |
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0 |
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$ |
2.79 |
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12/30/2018 |
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President and |
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33,948 |
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33,948 |
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0 |
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2.92 |
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|
12/30/2018 |
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Chief Executive |
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33,948 |
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33,948 |
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0 |
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3.30 |
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12/30/2018 |
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Officer |
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|
Joseph P. Hannan
Senior Vice
President,
Treasurer
and Chief
Financial
Officer
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10,000 |
(3) |
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43,100 |
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John Pinch |
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101,467 |
(3) |
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437,323 |
|
Executive Vice |
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|
10,487 |
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|
10,488 |
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0 |
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2.54 |
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|
12/30/2018 |
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President |
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10,487 |
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10,488 |
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0 |
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2.92 |
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12/30/2018 |
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and Co-Chief |
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10,487 |
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10,488 |
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0 |
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3.30 |
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12/30/2018 |
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|
Operating Officer |
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John W. Dickey |
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203,243 |
(3) |
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|
875,977 |
|
Executive Vice |
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30,923 |
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30,924 |
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0 |
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2.79 |
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|
12/30/2018 |
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President and |
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30,923 |
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|
30,924 |
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0 |
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2.92 |
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|
12/30/2018 |
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|
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|
|
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Co-Chief |
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|
30,923 |
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|
30,924 |
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|
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0 |
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3.30 |
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|
12/30/2018 |
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Operating Officer |
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* |
|
Includes awards made pursuant to an option exchange offer consummated on December 30, 2008. |
|
(1) |
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Options become exercisable as to one half of the shares on December 30, 2011 and as to the
remaining shares on December 30, 2012. |
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(2) |
|
Half of the time-vested restricted shares vest on the second anniversary of the grant date
and the remainder vest in equal parts on the third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date.
The performance-based restricted shares vest in accordance with the terms of Mr. L. Dickeys
employment agreement. |
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(3) |
|
Restricted shares vest 50% on the second anniversary of the grant date and 25% on each of the
two succeeding anniversaries thereafter. |
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2010 Option Exercises and Stock Vested
The following table provides the number of shares acquired upon vesting of stock awards in
2010 and the value realized for each named executive officer. No stock options were exercised
during 2010.
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Stock Awards |
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Number of |
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Shares |
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Acquired on |
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Vesting |
|
Value Realized on Vesting |
Name |
|
(#) |
|
($) |
Lewis W. Dickey, Jr. |
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|
154,622 |
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|
$ |
463,495 |
|
Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Joseph P. Hannan |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior Vice
President,
Treasurer and Chief
Financial Officer |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
John Pinch |
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|
26,467 |
|
|
|
107,131 |
|
Executive
Vice President and Co-Chief
Operating Officer |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
John W. Dickey |
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|
78,243 |
|
|
|
316,250 |
|
Executive Vice President and Co-Chief
Operating Officer |
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|
(1) |
|
Calculated by multiplying the number of shares acquired by the market value of the shares
as of the relevant vesting dates. |
Potential Payments upon Termination or Change of Control
The following analyses reflect the amount of compensation payable to each of the named
executive officers in the event of termination of employment under the following scenarios:
resignation for good reason, termination without cause, termination for cause, resignation without
reason (voluntary resignation), termination in connection with a change of control, and termination
due to death or disability. The analyses assume that the date of termination was December 31,
2010, and the dollar value of any equity is calculated using a per share price of $4.31, which was
the reported closing price of our Class A Common Stock on that date. In addition, the analyses
assume the sale, on that date, of all restricted shares whose vesting is accelerated as a result of
termination, and the forfeiture, pursuant to their terms, of all Class A Common Stock issuable upon
exercise of unvested options not granted pursuant to an employment agreement, but not the sale of
existing holdings of Class A or Class C Common Stock or Class A Common Stock issuable upon exercise
of already vested options.
Upon termination or resignation for any reason, the named executive officers are entitled to
any earned but unpaid base salary and bonus, as well as reimbursement of any unreimbursed business
expenses and payments due under the terms of our benefit plans. Our analyses assume that all such
amounts have been paid as of the date of termination and thus are not otherwise reflected.
Unless otherwise specified, all cash payments are lump-sum payments.
Lewis W. Dickey, Jr. The following analysis describes the potential payments upon termination
of employment for Lewis W. Dickey, Jr., our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. All
potential payments to Mr. L. Dickey upon termination of his employment or upon a change of control
are governed by his current employment contract, described under Employment Agreements.
According to Mr. L. Dickeys current employment agreement, he would be entitled to
compensation upon resignation for good reason, termination without cause, or by death or
disability. He would be eligible for additional compensation upon termination without cause during
the six-month period preceding a change of control. According to his current employment agreement:
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good reason means the assignment of duties inconsistent with Mr. L. Dickeys position,
authority, duties or responsibilities, or any adverse change in reporting responsibilities,
other than isolated or insubstantial actions we take not in bad faith and that we correct; |
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cause means Mr. L. Dickeys conviction of a felony, conviction of a crime involving
Cumulus, willful misconduct or failure to substantially perform his duties in an way that
materially adversely affects us, or willful fraud or material dishonesty; and |
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change of control means the occurrence of any of the following: (i) the sale, lease,
transfer, conveyance or other disposition (other than by way of merger or consolidation), in
one or a series of related transactions, of all or substantially all of our assets taken as a
whole to any person or group of related persons (as such terms are used in Section
13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), (ii) the adoption of a plan relating to our
liquidation or dissolution, (iii) the consummation of any transaction (including, without
limitation, any purchase, sale, acquisition, disposition, merger or consolidation) the result
of which is that any Person or Group becomes the beneficial owner (as such term is defined
in Rule 13d-3 and Rule 13d-5 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) of more than 50% of
the aggregate voting power of all classes of our capital stock having the right to elect
directors under ordinary circumstances, or (iv) the first day on which a majority of the
members of the Board are not Continuing Directors (as defined in the employment agreement). |
Any severance payment payable to Mr. L. Dickey would be payable in four equal consecutive
installments, provided that if the payment would constitute a deferral of compensation under
Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and Mr. L. Dickey were to be a
specified employee under Section 409A, then the payment would be payable upon the earlier of 6
months from the date of termination or death. Any bonus payment payable to Mr. L. Dickey would be
payable upon the final preparation of audited financial statements for the year of termination.
Mr. L. Dickeys current employment agreement contains a confidentiality provision, an 18-month
non-compete covenant, an 18-month prohibition on the solicitation of employees, customers or
suppliers, and a covenant of confidentiality.
Assuming a termination had occurred on December 31, 2010, Mr. L. Dickey would have been
entitled to receive:
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for resignation for good reason or termination without cause (other than during the
six-month period preceding a change of control), a total of $4,286,214, which consists of:
$1,880,000 (representing a severance payment equal to two years base salary), plus, in the
case of termination without cause other than during the six-month period preceding a change of
control only, $2,402,010 (representing the proceeds from the sale at $4.31 per share of
557,311 shares, or 50%, of his unvested restricted shares as of the date of termination), plus
$4,204 (the value of 12 months continued coverage under our employee benefit plans); |
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for termination without cause during the six-month period preceding a change of control, a
total of $6,688,225, which consists of: $1,880,000 (representing a severance payment of two
years base salary), plus $4,804,021 (representing the proceeds from the sale at $4.31 per
share of 1,114,622 shares, or 100%, of his unvested restricted shares as of the date of
termination), plus $4,204 (the value of 12 months continued coverage under our employee
benefit plans); and |
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|
for termination upon death or disability, a total of
$6,248,225, which consists of:
$940,000 (representing one years salary continuation), plus
$4,804,021 (representing the
proceeds from the sale at $4.31 per share of 1,114,622 shares, or 100%, of his unvested
restricted shares as of the date of termination), plus $4,204 (the value of 12 months
continued coverage under our employee benefit plans), plus a benefit of $500,000 under his
executive life insurance policy. |
Assuming Mr. L. Dickeys employment was terminated for cause or he resigned without good
reason, Mr. L. Dickey would have received no severance payments, forfeited any bonus for 2010,
forfeited any unvested restricted
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shares or options and, pursuant to the terms of his current employment agreement, would have
been obligated to promptly pay a $2.5 million retention plan payment to us in cash.
John Pinch and John W. Dickey. The following analysis describes the potential payments upon
termination of employment for John Pinch, our Executive Vice President and Co-Chief Operating
Officer, and John W. Dickey, our Executive Vice President and Co-Chief Operating Officer. All
potential severance payments are governed by their current employment contracts, described under
Employment Agreements. All potential accelerated vesting of restricted share awards are
governed by the applicable award agreements, and provide for full acceleration upon a change of
control and an additional 12 months vesting upon termination for death or disability.
According to their respective current employment agreements, each of Messrs. Pinch and J.
Dickey would be entitled to compensation upon resignation for good reason, termination without
cause or by death or disability. They each would be eligible for additional compensation upon
termination in connection with a change of control. According to their current employment
agreements:
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good reason means the assignment of duties materially inconsistent with their
respective positions (including status, offices, titles or reporting relationships),
authority, duties or responsibilities, any material adverse change in their respective
reporting responsibilities, or any action by us that results in a material diminution in
their respective positions, authority, duties or responsibilities, but excluding an action
not taken in bad faith that we correct; (ii) any failure by us to comply in a material
respect with the compensation and benefits provisions their respective employment
agreements, but excluding a failure or action not taken in bad faith that we correct; or
relocation of their respective job locations by more than a specified amount; |
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cause means the gross negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of their
respective duties; commission of any felony or act of fraud or material dishonesty
involving us that is likely to have a material adverse effect upon our business or
reputation or their respective abilities to perform their duties for us; material breach of
any agreement with us concerning noncompetition or the confidentiality of proprietary
information; or any material breach of their respective fiduciary duties; and |
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change of control means (a) the sale or other disposition (other than by way of merger or
consolidation) of all or substantially all of our assets to any person or group other than Lewis W.
Dickey, Jr. or a pre-existing controlling stockholder (or their affiliates); (b) the adoption of a
plan relating to our liquidation or dissolution; (c) the consummation of any transaction the result
of which is that any person or group becomes the beneficial owner of more than 35% of our voting
capital stock; or (d) the first day on which a majority of the members of our Board are not
continuing directors. According to the 2004 Equity Incentive Plan, which governs the accelerated
vesting of any equity incentives under such plan change of control means (e) the acquisition by
any person of beneficial ownership of 35% or more of the voting power of our common stock (other
than any acquisition directly by or from us or an employee benefit plan or related trust we sponsor
or maintain); (f) under certain circumstances, a change in a majority of the members of the Board;
(g) consummation of a business combination transaction, unless, following such transaction, no
person beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, 35% or more of the voting power of the entity
resulting from such transaction and at least half of the members of the board of directors of the
surviving entity were members of our Board at the time we agreed to the transaction; (h) approval
by our stockholders of our complete liquidation or dissolution; or (i) such other event as the
Board may determine by express resolution to constitute a change in control. According to the 2008
Equity Incentive Plan, which governs the accelerated vesting of any equity incentives under such
plan, change of control means (v) the sale or other disposition (other than by way of merger or
consolidation) of all or substantially all of our assets to any person or group of related persons;
(w) the adoption of a plan relating to our liquidation or dissolution; (x) the consummation of any
transaction the result of which is that any person or group becomes the beneficial owner of more
than 50% of the aggregate voting power of all classes of our capital stock having the right to
elect directors under ordinary circumstances; (y) the first day on which a majority of the members
of our Board are not continuing directors; or (z) such other event as the Board may determine by
express resolution to constitute a change in control. |
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For Messrs. Pinch or J. Dickey, any such severance payment would be payable in four equal
consecutive quarterly installments, with the first such payment to be made within 15 days following
the date of termination.
Each of their respective current employment agreements contain a confidentiality provision, a
12-month non-compete covenant, a 12-month prohibition on the solicitation of employees, customers
or suppliers, and a covenant of confidentiality.
Assuming a termination had occurred on December 31, 2010, Messrs. Pinch and J. Dickey would
each have been entitled to receive:
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for resignation for good reason or termination without cause,
a total of $525,300 and
$597,400, respectively (representing a severance payment equal to one years base salary); |
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for termination in connection with a change of control, a
total of $962,623 and
$1,473,377, respectively, which consists of: $525,300 and $597,400, respectively
(representing a severance payment of one years base salary),
plus $437,323 and $875,977,
respectively (representing the proceeds from the sale at $4.31 per
share of 101,467 and
203,243 shares, respectively, or 100%, of each of their unvested restricted shares as of
the date of termination); and |
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for termination upon death or disability, a total of
$1,160,453 and $1,392,618,
respectively, which consists of: $525,300 and $597,400, respectively, representing one
years salary continuation, plus $135,153 and $295,218, respectively (representing the
proceeds from the sale at $4.31 per share of 31,358 and 68,496 shares, respectively, the
number of restricted shares that would have vested during the next 12 months), plus
$500,000 and $500,000, respectively (representing proceeds from their respective executive
life insurance policies). |
Assuming termination of employment for cause or voluntary resignation, Messrs. Pinch and J.
Dickey would have received no severance payments and would have forfeited any bonus for 2010. In
addition, upon termination for cause due to an intentional act by any of them that was adverse to
us, the Board would have the right to declare all of such executives unvested restricted shares
forfeited.
In addition to the benefits described above, according to their respective current employment
agreements, upon resignation for good reason, termination without cause, death or disability,
unvested options that would have vested in the 12 months after the date of termination will
immediately vest, and upon termination within one year following a change of control, all unvested
options will immediately vest. As of the assumed date of termination, none of Messrs. Pinch or J.
Dickey had unvested options granted pursuant to their respective employment agreements.
Director Compensation
We use a combination of cash and stock-based incentive combination to attract and retain
qualified candidates to serve on our Board. In setting director compensation, we consider the
significant amount of time that directors expend in fulfilling their duties as directors as well as
the expertise and knowledge required. Generally, non-employee directors have received a fee of
$7,500 per quarter ($30,000 annually). Additionally, each non-employee director has received an
additional $2,500 per quarter ($10,000 annually) for each committee membership he held. Each
non-employee director also received a $1,500 fee for each in-person meeting of our Board (or for
each in-person meeting of a committee, if not conducted in connection with a Board meeting) and
$300 for each telephonic meeting of our Board or a committee thereof. In addition, in May 2010,
each non-employee director received a grant of 6,000 shares of restricted stock which vest 50% on
the second anniversary of the grant date and 25% on each of the two succeeding anniversaries
thereof. Finally, each non-employee director received reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses
incurred in connection with attendance at each such meeting.
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Fees Earned or |
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Paid in Cash |
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Stock Awards |
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Total |
Name(1) |
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($) |
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($)(2) |
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($) |
Ralph B. Everett |
|
$ |
52,200 |
|
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$ |
28,680 |
|
|
$ |
80,880 |
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Eric P. Robison |
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|
54,500 |
|
|
|
28,680 |
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|
|
83,180 |
|
Robert H. Sheridan, III |
|
|
58,400 |
|
|
|
28,680 |
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|
|
87,080 |
|
David M. Tolley (3) |
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(1) |
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Lewis W. Dickey, Jr., our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, is not included in
this table as he is an employee and thus receives no compensation for his services as a
director. The compensation Mr. L. Dickey received as an employee is shown in the Summary
Compensation Table elsewhere in this annual report. |
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(2) |
|
The aggregate number of outstanding stock options held by individual non-employee directors
at December 31, 2010 was: Mr. Everett (45,450), Mr. Robison (47,067) and Mr. Sheridan
(40,494). At December 31, 2010, Mr. Everett, Mr. Robison and Mr. Sheridan had 20,148, 20,274,
and 20,129 shares of restricted stock outstanding, respectively. |
|
(3) |
|
Mr. Tolley was appointed to the Board on January 31, 2011, and therefore did not receive any
compensation in 2010. |
Employment Agreements
As discussed
more particularly below, we have entered into employment agreements
with certain of
our named executive officers. Subject to certain exceptions, these employment agreements prohibit
the respective executive officer from competing with us for a specified period of time after a
termination of employment.
Lewis W. Dickey, Jr., serves as our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. On
December 20, 2006, we entered into a Third Amended and Restated Employment agreement with Mr. L.
Dickey. The agreement has an initial term through May 31, 2013, and is subject to automatic
extensions of one-year terms thereafter unless terminated by advance notice by either party in
accordance with the terms of the agreement. Mr. L. Dickey received a base salary
of $940,000 in 2010, and is entitled to annual increases of $40,000, subject to further merit
increases as the Compensation Committee deems appropriate. Mr. L. Dickey is also eligible for an
annual bonus of between 75% and 100% of his base salary.
The agreement also provides for grants of 160,000 shares of time-vested restricted Class A
Common Stock and 160,000 shares of performance restricted Class A Common Stock in each fiscal year
during his employment term. The time-vested restricted shares shall vest in three installments,
with one-half vesting on the second anniversary of the date of grant, and one-quarter vesting on
each of the third and fourth anniversaries of the date of grant, in each case contingent upon Mr.
L. Dickeys continued employment. Vesting of performance restricted shares is dependent upon
achievement of Compensation Committee-approved criteria for the three-year period beginning on
January 1 of the fiscal year of the date of grant, in each case contingent upon Mr. L. Dickeys
continued employment. Any performance-restricted shares that do not vest according to this
schedule will be forfeited. In the event that we undergo a change of control, as defined in the
agreement, then any issued but unvested portion of the restricted stock grants held by Mr. L.
Dickey will become immediately and fully vested. In addition, upon such a change of control, we
will issue Mr. L. Dickey a predetermined award of shares of Class A Common Stock, such number of
shares decreasing by 70,000 shares upon each of the first five anniversaries of the date of the
agreement (currently 220,000 shares). Mr. L. Dickey may not transfer any restricted shares, except
to us, until they vest. In addition to the specified grants of restricted stock, Mr. L. Dickey
remains eligible for the grant of stock options or other equity incentives as determined by the
Compensation Committee.
As an inducement to entering into the agreement, the agreement provided for a signing bonus
grant of 685,000 deferred shares of Class A Common Stock, issued on December 20, 2007. The
agreement also provides that, should Mr. L. Dickey resign his employment or we terminate his
employment, in each case other than under certain permissible circumstances, Mr. L. Dickey shall
pay to the Company, in cash, a predetermined amount (such amount
decreasing by $1.0 million on each of the first six anniversaries of the date of the
agreement; $2.5 million currently). This payment is automatically waived upon a change of control.
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Mr. L. Dickeys agreement further provides that in the event we terminate his employment
without cause, or if he terminates his employment for good reason (as these terms are defined
in the agreement), then we must pay an amount equal to two times his annual base salary then in
effect, payable in four equal quarterly installments. We must also pay to Mr. L. Dickey a lump-sum
amount equal to the sum of (A) his earned but unpaid base salary through the date of termination,
(B) any earned but unpaid annual bonus for any completed fiscal year, and (C) any unreimbursed
business expenses or other amounts due from us as of the date of termination. Finally, we must pay
to Mr. L. Dickey, upon the final preparation of our audited financial statements for the year of
termination, a prorated bonus to reflect the partial year of service.
In the event Mr. L. Dickey voluntarily terminates his employment for good reason, he will
forfeit all unvested time-vested restricted shares and performance restricted shares. In the event
we terminate Mr. L. Dickeys employment without cause, 50% of any unvested time-vested restricted
shares and performance restricted shares will become immediately and fully vested, and the
remaining 50% of any time-vested restricted shares and performance restricted shares will be
forfeited. However, if we terminate his employment without cause within six months prior to a
change-of-control, then 100% of any issued but unvested restricted shares will become immediately
and fully vested.
In the event Mr. L. Dickeys employment is terminated with cause, or if he terminates his
employment without good reason, then we are obligated to pay him only for compensation, bonus
payments or unreimbursed expenses that were accrued but unpaid through the date of termination or
resignation. Further, Mr. L. Dickey will forfeit all unvested restricted shares.
John Pinch serves as our Executive Vice President and Co-Chief Operating Officer. Under the
terms of his Employment Agreement, dated December 1, 2000, he is
entitled to merit increases to his annual based salary, as the Compensation Committee deems
appropriate. The agreement provides that Mr. Pinch may receive an annual bonus,
based upon the achievement of Board-approved budgeted revenue and cash flow targets as adjusted by
our Chief Executive Officer and the Compensation Committee in their collective discretion. Mr.
Pinchs employment agreement had a three-year term, which expired on December 1, 2003, and since
that date has automatically renewed for successive one-year terms.
Mr. Pinchs employment agreement also provides that in the event we terminate his employment
without cause, or if he terminates his employment for good reason, then, in addition to amounts
that he is owed through the date of termination, he shall also receive a severance payment equal to
the greater of (1) two-thirds of his aggregate base salary (at the rate in effect at the time of
termination), which would remain payable until the expiration of the employment agreement term, or
(2) the amount equal to his annual base salary in effect at the time of termination. In addition,
any unvested time-vested stock options that would otherwise vest within one year of the date of
termination will become exercisable. Finally, in the event that we undergo a change of control,
then, in addition to being entitled to receive the severance payments and equity rights that would
be due upon a termination without cause, all unvested stock options held by Mr. Pinch will become
immediately exercisable.
John W. Dickey serves as our Executive Vice President and Co-Chief Operating Officer. Under
the terms of Mr. J. Dickeys Employment Agreement, dated January 1, 2001, he
receives an annual base salary that is subject to merit
increases, as the Compensation Committee has deemed appropriate. The agreement provides that Mr.
J. Dickey may receive a bonus of up to 50% of his base salary, half of which is based upon the
achievement of Board-approved budgeted revenue and cash flow targets, and half of which is based
upon the collective discretion of our Chief Executive Officer and the Compensation Committee. The
initial term of Mr. J. Dickeys employment agreement expired on January 1, 2003, and since that
date has automatically renewed for successive one-year terms.
Mr. J. Dickeys agreement also provides that in the event we terminate his employment without
cause, or if he terminates his employment for good reason, then, in addition to amounts that he is
owed through the date of termination, he shall also receive a severance payment equal to the
greater of (1) two-thirds of the aggregate base salary payments (at the rate in effect at the time
of termination) that would remain payable until the expiration of the
employment agreement term, or (2) the amount equal to his annual base salary in effect at the
time of termination. In addition, any unvested time-vested stock options that would otherwise vest
within one year of the date of termination will become exercisable. Finally, in the event we
undergo a change of control, then, in addition to being
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entitled to receive the severance payments
and equity rights that would be due upon a termination without cause, all unvested stock options
held by Mr. J. Dickey will become immediately exercisable.
On December 31, 2008, we entered into amendments to the above-described employment agreements
for the purpose of ensuring the compliance of such employment agreements with section 409A of the
Internal Revenue Code.
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
During 2010, Eric P. Robison (Chairman), Ralph B. Everett, Robert H. Sheridan, III, none of
whom is one of our officers or employees, were members of the Compensation Committee of our Board,
which determines, or makes recommendations with respect to, compensation matters for our executive
officers. None of the Compensation Committee members serve as members of the board of directors or
compensation committee of any entity that has one or more executive officers serving as a member of
our Board or Compensation Committee.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder
Matters
Securities Authorized For Issuance Under Equity Incentive Plans
The following table sets forth, as of December 31, 2010, the number of securities outstanding
under our equity compensation plans, the weighted average exercise price of such securities and the
number of securities available for grant under these plans:
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(c) |
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(a) |
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(b) |
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Number of Shares |
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To be Issued |
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Weighted-Average |
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Remaining Available for |
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Upon Exercise of |
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Exercise Price of |
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Future Issuance Under |
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Outstanding Options |
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Outstanding Options |
|
Equity Compensation |
Plan Category |
|
Warrants and Rights |
|
Warrants and Rights |
|
Plans (Excluding Column (a)) |
Equity Compensation
Plans Approved by
Stockholders |
|
|
755,417 |
|
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$ |
3.55 |
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|
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13,997,332 |
(1)(2) |
Equity Compensation
Plans Not Approved
by Stockholders |
|
|
31,813 |
|
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$ |
17.28 |
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|
1,940,436 |
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Total |
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787,230 |
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15,937,768 |
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(1) |
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The Company has previously stated in public filings that it intends to issue future equity
compensation only under the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan, pursuant to which 3,297,862 shares remained for issuance as of December 31,
2010. |
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(2) |
|
These shares remain available for future issuance as stock options, stock appreciation rights,
restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares and units, and
other stock-based awards. |
The only existing equity compensation plan not approved by our stockholders is the 2002
Stock Incentive Plan. Our Board adopted the 2002 Stock Incentive Plan on March 1, 2002, and
stockholder approval of that plan was not required. For a description of all equity compensation
plans, please refer to Note 11, Stock Options and Restricted Stock in the notes to the
consolidated financial statements in the Original Report.
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table lists information concerning the beneficial ownership of our common stock
as of
April 28, 2011 (unless otherwise noted) by (1) each of our directors and each of our named
executive officers, (2) all of our directors and executive officers as a group, and (3) each person
known to us to own beneficially more than 5% of any class of our common stock.
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Class A Common |
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Class B Common |
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Class C Common |
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Stock |
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Stock |
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Stock |
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Percentage |
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Number of |
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Number of |
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Number of |
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of Voting |
Name of Stockholder |
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Shares |
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Percentage |
|
Shares |
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Percentage |
|
Shares |
|
Percentage |
|
Control |
Banc of America
Capital Investors
SBIC, L.P.(3) |
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821,568 |
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2.3 |
% |
|
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4,959,916 |
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85.4 |
% |
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1.9 |
% |
BA Capital Company,
L.P.(3) |
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849,475 |
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2.4 |
% |
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849,275 |
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14.6 |
% |
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|
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2.0 |
% |
Lewis W. Dickey, Sr.(4) |
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10,490,054 |
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|
29.0 |
% |
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|
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|
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|
644,871 |
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|
|
100 |
% |
|
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39.7 |
% |
Dimensional Fund
Advisors LP(5) |
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2,751,298 |
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7.6 |
% |
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6.5 |
% |
Wallace R. Weitz &
Company(6) |
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1,900,000 |
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5.3 |
% |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
4.5 |
% |
Lewis W. Dickey, Jr.(7) |
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10,490,054 |
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|
|
29.0 |
% |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
644,871 |
|
|
|
100 |
% |
|
|
39.7 |
% |
John W. Dickey(8) |
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2,122,067 |
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|
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5.9 |
% |
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|
|
5.0 |
% |
Joseph P. Hannan |
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31,504 |
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* |
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* |
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John Pinch(9) |
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302,123 |
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* |
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* |
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Robert H. Sheridan,
III(10) |
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47,223 |
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* |
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* |
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Ralph B. Everett(11) |
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52,047 |
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* |
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* |
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Eric P. Robison(11) |
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65,077 |
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* |
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* |
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David M. Tolley |
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* |
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* |
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All directors and
executive officers as
a group (9 persons)
(12) |
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13,216,582 |
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36.3 |
% |
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|
644,871 |
|
|
|
100 |
% |
|
|
45.9 |
% |
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|
* |
|
Indicates less than one percent. |
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(1) |
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Except upon the occurrence of certain events, holders of Class B Common Stock are not
entitled to vote, whereas each share of Class A Common Stock entitles its holder to one vote
and, subject to certain exceptions, each share of Class C Common Stock entitles its holders to
ten votes. The Class B Common Stock is convertible at any time, or from time to time, at the
option of the holder of the Class B Common Stock (provided that the prior consent of any
governmental authority required to make the conversion lawful has been obtained) without cost
to such holder (except any transfer taxes that may be payable if certificates are to be issued
in a name other than that in which the certificate surrendered is registered), into Class A
Common Stock or Class C Common Stock on a share-for-share basis; provided that our Board has
determined that the holder of Class A Common Stock at the time of conversion would not
disqualify us under, or violate, any rules and regulations of the FCC. |
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(2) |
|
Subject to certain exceptions, each share of Class C Common Stock entitles its holders to ten
votes. The Class C Common Stock is convertible at any time, or from time to time, at the
option of the holder of the Class C Common Stock (provided that the prior consent of any
governmental authority required to make such conversion lawful has been obtained) without cost
to such holder (except any transfer taxes that may be payable if certificates are to be issued
in a name other than that in which
the certificate surrendered is registered), into Class A Common Stock on a share-for-share
basis; provided that our Board has determined that the holder of |
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Class A Common Stock at the
time of conversion would not disqualify us under, or violate, any rules and regulations of the
FCC. In the event of the death of Mr. L. Dickey or in the event he becomes disabled and, as a
result, terminates his employment with us, each share of Class C Common Stock held by him, or
any party related to or affiliated with him, will be automatically be converted into one share
of Class A Common Stock. |
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(3) |
|
The address of BA Capital Company, L.P. and Banc of America Capital Investors, SBIC, L.P. is
150 North College Street, Suite 2500, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202. This information is
based in part on a Schedule 13D/A filed on February 11, 2011. |
|
(4) |
|
Represents (i) direct ownership of 884,000 shares of Class A Common Stock; (ii) indirect
beneficial ownership of 6,215,679 shares of Class A Common Stock registered in the name of the
Lewis W. Dickey, Sr. Revocable Trust, by virtue of his position as trustee; and (iii) in
accordance with Regulation 13D of the Exchange Act, indirect beneficial ownership of 3,288,531
shares of Class A Common Stock, 101,844 shares of Class A Common Stock underlying options that
are presently exercisable and 644,871 shares of Class C Common Stock beneficially owned by his
son, Lewis W. Dickey, Jr. (see footnote 7). Mr. L. Dickey, Sr. disclaims beneficial ownership
of all of the shares owned or controlled by Mr. L. Dickey, Jr. The address of Lewis W. Dickey
Sr. and the Lewis W. Dickey, Sr. Revocable Trust is 11304 Old Harbor Road, North Palm Beach,
Florida 33408. The information for Mr. L. Dickey, Sr. and the Lewis W. Dickey, Sr. Revocable
Trust is based on a Form 4/A filed on January 27, 2009. |
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(5) |
|
The address of Dimensional Fund Advisors LP is Palisades West Building One 6300 BeeCave Road,
Austin, Texas 78746. This information is based on a Schedule 13G/A filed on February 11,
2011. |
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(6) |
|
The address of Wallace R. Weitz & Company is 1125 South 103rd Street, Suite 600, Omaha,
Nebraska 68124. This information is based on a Schedule 13G/A filed on January 28, 2011. |
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(7) |
|
Represents (i) direct ownership by Mr. L. Dickey, Jr. of 3,278,531 shares of Class A Common
Stock and 644,871 shares of Class C Common Stock; (ii) indirect beneficial ownership of 10,000
shares of Class A Common Stock registered in the name of DBBC, LLC, by virtue of his
controlling interest in that entity; (iii) 101,844 shares of Class A Common Stock underlying
options that are presently exercisable; and (iv) in accordance with Regulation 13D of the
Exchange Act, indirect beneficial ownership 7,099,679 shares of Class A Common Stock
beneficially owned by his father, Lewis W. Dickey, Sr. (see footnote 4). Mr. L. Dickey, Jr.
disclaims beneficial ownership of all of the shares held by DBBC, LLC except to the extent of
his pecuniary interest therein, and disclaims beneficial ownership of all of the shares owned
or controlled by Mr. L. Dickey, Sr. |
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(8) |
|
Represents beneficial ownership attributable to Mr. J. Dickey as a result of his direct
ownership of 2,029,298 shares of Class A Common Stock and 92,769 shares of Class A Common
Stock underlying options that are presently exercisable. |
|
(9) |
|
Represents beneficial ownership attributable to Mr. Pinch as a result of his direct ownership
of 270,662 shares of Class A Common Stock and 31,461 shares of Class A Common Stock underlying
options that are presently exercisable. |
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(10) |
|
Consists of 26,976 restricted shares of Class A Common Stock and presently exercisable
options to purchase 20,247 shares of such stock, which he holds for the benefit of BA Capital.
Does not reflect any shares owned by BACI or by BA Capital. Mr. Sheridan is a Senior Vice
President and Managing Director of each of BACI and BA Capital and a Managing Director of Bank
of America Capital Investors, one of the principal investment groups within Bank of America
Corporation. He
has an economic interest in the entities comprising the general partners of BACI and BA Capital.
As BA Capitals designee to our Board, Mr. Sheridan disclaims beneficial ownership of the
options except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. |
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(11) |
|
Includes shares of Class A Common Stock underlying options that are presently exercisable as
follows:
Mr. Everett (22,725 shares) and Mr. Robison (23,534 shares). |
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(12) |
|
Includes 304,955 shares of Class A Common Stock underlying options that are presently
exercisable. |
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Item 13. |
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Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence |
DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Our Board has reviewed the standards of independence for directors established by applicable
laws and regulations, including the NASDAQ Rules, and has reviewed and evaluated the relationships
of directors with us and our management. Based upon this review and evaluation, our Board has
determined that none of the current non-employee members of the Board has a relationship with us or
our management that would interfere with such directors exercise of independent judgment, and that
each non-employee member of the Board Messrs. Everett,
Robison, Sheridan and Tolley is an independent
director.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Our Board recognizes that related person transactions present a heightened risk of conflicts
of interest. The Audit Committee has been delegated the authority to review and approve all
related party transactions involving directors or executive officers of the Company. Generally, a
related person transaction is a transaction in which we are a participant and the amount involved
exceeds $120,000, and in which any related person had or will have a direct or indirect material
interest. Related persons include our executive officers, directors, and holders of more than 5%
of our common stock, and any of their immediate family members.
Under the policy, when management becomes aware of a related person transaction, management
reports the transaction to the Audit Committee and requests approval or ratification of the
transaction. Generally, the Audit Committee will approve only related party transactions that are
on terms comparable to those that could be obtained in arms length dealings with an unrelated
third person. The Audit Committee will report to the full Board all related person transactions
presented to it.
DM Luxury Agreement
During the third quarter of 2010, we entered into a management agreement (the DM Luxury
Agreement) with DM Luxury, LLC (DM Luxury). DM Luxury is 50% owned by Dickey Publishing, Inc.
and Dickey Media Investments, LLC, each of which is partially owned by Lewis W. Dickey, Jr., our
Chief Executive Officer. The remaining interest in DM Luxury is held by Macquarie Capital (USA)
Inc. Pursuant to the DM Luxury Agreement, we have agreed to provide certain back office shared
services, including finance, accounting, use of corporate headquarters, legal, human resources and
other services, for an annual management fee equal to the greater of $0.5 million and 5.0% of DM
Luxurys adjusted EBITDA on an annual basis. The Company recorded $0.1 million of revenues from the
DM Luxury Agreement during the year ended December 31, 2010. The DM Luxury Agreement will expire on
September 15, 2013.
Translator sale
During the fourth quarter of 2010, we entered into an agreement to sell a translator to Dickey
Broadcasting Company, Inc. (DBC), which is partially owned by Mr. Lewis W. Dickey, Jr., our Chief
Executive Officer, and Mr. John W. Dickey, our Co-Chief Operating Officer, for a purchase price of
$597,000. This transaction is pending.
Other relationships
DBC has entered into an agreement with Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc. (the
Atlanta Braves) relating to the 20102014 major league baseball seasons (the Braves
Agreement). The Braves Agreement sets out certain rights and obligations of DBC with respect to
the production and broadcast of Atlanta Braves baseball games and related programming. Pursuant to
the Braves Agreement, DBC is entitled to share in the related net revenues from, among other
things, the sale of programming, advertising inventory, sponsorships and entitlements relating
thereto. Pursuant to the terms of the Braves Agreement, DBC is obligated to cause Cumulus and CMP
to perform certain of its broadcasting obligations thereunder. In exchange for the assumption of
these obligations, CMP received revenues under the Braves Agreement of less than $0.1 million in
2010.
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DBC, CMP and Atlanta Hawks, L.P., among others, are party to a Radio License Agreement
relating to the 20102013 national basketball association seasons (the Hawks Agreement). The
Hawks Agreement sets out certain rights and obligations of DBC and CMP with respect to the
promotion, production and broadcast of Atlanta Hawks basketball games and related programming.
Pursuant to the Hawks Agreement, each of DBC and CMP is entitled to a portion of the related net
revenues from, among other things, the sale of programming, advertising inventory, sponsorships and
entitlements. Pursuant to the Hawks Agreement, CMP received revenues of less than $0.1 million in
2010.
DBC and Susquehanna Pfalzgraff Corp. (Susquehanna) are parties to a Sublease Agreement (the
Sublease), pursuant to which Susquehanna subleases certain office space to DBC. The Sublease
commenced on September 24, 2010 and expires on March 31, 2016. Under the Sublease, DBC pays annual
base rent of approximately $52,000 (subject to annual increases), plus a pro rata share of all
property taxes, insurance and utilities. DBC accrued approximately $13,000 to be paid to
Susquehanna for 2010 pursuant to the terms of the Sublease.
In January 2009, CMP and Cumulus Broadcasting LLC (CBL), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary
of Cumulus, entered into a Facilities and Services Agreement (the F&S Agreement), pursuant to
which CMP provides CBL access to certain radio studios (the Stations) and services, including
maintenance, administrative and management services, in connection with CBLs provision of
programming and broadcast services on the Stations. In consideration for the facilities and
services provided, CBL pays CMP a monthly fee based on average of the percentage of revenue and
EBITDA (as defined) which the Stations represent at the combined group of Cumulus and CMP stations,
respectively. CBL paid CMP approximately $100,000 under the Agreement in 2010. This agreement
expires in January 2012.
In March 2009, CMP and CBL entered into a Translator Agreement (the Translator Agreement),
relating to the operation of a translator station in Riverdale, Georgia (the Translator Station).
Pursuant to the Translator Agreement, CBL permits CMP to broadcast certain programming on the
Translator Station. In exchange therefor, CMP pays CBL one half of all net revenues generated by
CMPs use of the Translator Station. CMP received revenues of approximately $146,000 under this
agreement in 2010. This agreement expires in March 2012.
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Item 14 |
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Principal Accountant Fees and Services |
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Selection
The Audit Committee has selected PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to serve as our independent
registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has served as our independent registered public accounting firm since
June 17, 2008.
Auditor Fees and Services
Audit Fees
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP billed us $533,085, in the aggregate, for professional services
rendered to audit our annual financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, to
evaluate the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31,
2010, and to review the interim financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q
filed in 2010. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP billed us $571,025, in the aggregate, for audit services
rendered in 2009.
Audit Related Fees
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP billed us $47,500, in the aggregate, for professional services
rendered related to SEC comment letters in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP did not render audit related services in 2009.
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Tax Fees
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP billed us $180,000, in the aggregate, for tax consulting and tax
return preparation services during 2010. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP billed us $150,000, in the
aggregate, for tax consulting and tax return preparation services during 2009.
All Other Fees
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP billed us $2,400 for access to its on-line research library during
each of 2010 and 2009.
Policy on Pre-Approval of Services Performed by Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The policy of the Audit Committee is to require pre-approval of all audit and permissible
non-audit services to be performed by the independent registered public accounting firm during the
fiscal year. The Audit Committee regularly considers all non-audit fees when reviewing the
independence of our independent registered public accounting firm.
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PART IV
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Item 15. |
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Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules |
(a) (1)-(2)
Financial Statements. See the financial statements and financial statement schedule listed in the Index to
Consolidated Financial Statements appearing on page F-1 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 14, 2011.
All other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission have been omitted either because they are not required under the related instructions or
because they are not applicable.
(a) (3) Exhibits.
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31.1
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Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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31.2
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Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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32.1
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Officer Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
(b) Exhibits. See Item 15(a)(3).
(c) Financial
Statement Schedules. See Schedule II Valuation and
Qualifying Accounts to our Form 10-K filed on March 14, 2011.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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, on the 2nd day of May, 2011.
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CUMULUS MEDIA INC.
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/s/ Joseph P. Hannan
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Joseph P. Hannan |
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Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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31.1
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Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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31.2
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Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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32.1
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Officer Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |