GRAY TELEVISION, INC.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 12, 2007
Gray Television, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Georgia
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1-13796
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58-0285030 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer |
of incorporation)
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File Number)
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Identification No.) |
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4370 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia
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30319 |
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (404) 504-9828
Not Applicable
Former name or former address, if changed since last report
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
The information set forth under this Item 2.02 is being furnished and shall not be deemed filed
for purposes of Section 18 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in
any filing under the Securities Act of
1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
On February 12, 2007, Gray Television Inc. issued a press release reporting its updated guidance
for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2006. A copy of the press release is hereby attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 8.01
Other Events.
The press
release issued February 12, 2007 also announced Gray's intention
to enter into a new $1.0 billion senior credit facility. Gray
plans to use the proceeds from the new senior credit facility to
refinance its existing senior credit facility, refinance its existing
91/4% senior subordinated notes, call its Series C
preferred stock and general corporate purposes. The information
contained in this item is for informational purposes only and is not
an offer to purchase the Company's existing senior subordinated notes
or series C preferred stock.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release issued by Gray Television Inc. on February 12, 2007.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Gray Television, Inc. |
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February 13, 2007
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By:
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James C. Ryan |
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Name: James C. Ryan
Title: Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President |
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1
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Press release issued by Gray Television, Inc. on February 12, 2007 |
EX-99.1 PRESS RELEASE
Exhibit 99.1
Gray
Television, Inc.
NEWS RELEASE
Gray Updates Guidance for 2006 Operating Results & Announces Debt Refinancing
Atlanta, Georgia February 12, 2007 . . . Gray Television, Inc. (Gray or the Company)
(NYSE: GTN) today announced updated guidance for selected operating results for the three months
(fourth quarter) and full year ending December 31, 2006. This press release updates and
supplements guidance previously issued on November 8, 2006. Gray currently anticipates that pro
forma operating results for 2006 will approximate the amounts presented in the tables below. Gray
currently plans to release its 2006 audited operating results during March 2007.
Gray also announced the intention to enter into a new $1.0 billion senior credit facility.
Gray plans to use the proceeds from the new senior credit facility to refinance its existing senior
credit facility, refinance its existing 91/4% senior subordinated notes, call its Series C preferred
stock and general corporate purposes.
The following guidance is provided on a pro forma basis. The pro forma presentation includes
the operating results of WSAZ, Charleston Huntington, WV and WNDU, South Bend, IN as if each
station had been acquired on January 1, 2005. The actual results include the operating results of
these stations since their respective acquisition dates. WSAZ was acquired on November 30, 2005
and WNDU was acquired on March 3, 2006.
Updated Guidance For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
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% Change |
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% Change |
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Pro Forma |
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Guidance |
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Actual |
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Pro Forma |
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Actual |
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Pro Forma |
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Selected operating data: |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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2005 |
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2005 |
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2005 |
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(dollars in thousands, 2006 amounts are unaudited) |
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OPERATING REVENUES: |
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Revenues (less agency
commissions) |
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$ |
334,722 |
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261,553 |
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$ |
297,050 |
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OPERATING EXPENSES: |
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(before depreciation, amortization
and other expenses) |
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Broadcast |
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193,639 |
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6 |
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161,905 |
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$ |
182,936 |
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Corporate |
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15,097 |
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27 |
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11,896 |
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$ |
11,896 |
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OTHER SELECTED DATA: |
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Broadcast political revenues
(less agency commissions) |
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42,762 |
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1394 |
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1069 |
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$ |
2,862 |
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$ |
3,659 |
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Broadcast Cash Flow Less
Cash Corporate Expenses |
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129,834 |
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93,116 |
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$ |
107,582 |
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Broadcast Cash Flow |
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143,839 |
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21 |
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$ |
104,621 |
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119,087 |
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4370 Peachtree Road, NE * Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 504-9828 * Fax (404) 261-9607
Guidance for Selected Balance Sheet Data as of December 31,
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Guidance |
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Actual |
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2005 |
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(dollars in thousands, |
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2006 amounts are unaudited) |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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4,741 |
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9,315 |
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Total long-term debt including current portion |
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851,654 |
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792,509 |
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Redeemable serial preferred stock, aggregate liquidation
value of $37,890 and $39,640, respectively |
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37,451 |
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$ |
39,090 |
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Debt leverage ratio |
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6.52 |
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Debt and preferred stock combined leverage ratio |
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6.81 |
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Updated Guidance For the Quarter Ended December 31, 2006
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% Change |
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% Change |
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Pro Forma |
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Guidance |
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Actual |
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Pro Forma |
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Actual |
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Selected operating data: |
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(dollars in thousands, 2006 amounts are unaudited) |
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OPERATING REVENUES: |
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Revenues (less agency
commissions) |
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$ |
101,920 |
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72,975 |
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$ |
81,197 |
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OPERATING EXPENSES: |
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(before depreciation, amortization
and other expenses) |
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Broadcast |
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53,444 |
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43,607 |
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48,296 |
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Corporate |
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4,956 |
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2,964 |
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2,964 |
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OTHER SELECTED DATA: |
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Broadcast political revenues
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25,605 |
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1,433 |
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1,713 |
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Broadcast Cash Flow Less
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44,197 |
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27,931 |
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31,464 |
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Broadcast Cash Flow |
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48,642 |
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30,798 |
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34,331 |
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Notes
Leverage Ratios: Debt leverage ratio is defined as long-term debt including current
portion net of cash as of the balance sheet date divided by pro forma broadcast cash flow less
cash corporate expenses for the year then ended. Debt and preferred stock combined leverage ratio
is defined as long-term debt including current portion plus redeemable serial preferred stock at
liquidation value net of cash as of the balance sheet date divided by pro forma broadcast cash
flow less cash corporate expenses for the year then ended.
Non-GAAP Terms: This press release includes the non-GAAP financial measure of Broadcast
Cash Flow and Broadcast Cash Flow Less Cash Corporate Expenses. These non-GAAP amounts are used by
the Company to approximate the amount used to calculate key financial performance
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covenants including, but not limited to, limitations on debt, interest coverage, and fixed charge
coverage ratios as defined in the Companys senior credit facility and/or subordinated note
indenture. Broadcast Cash Flow is defined as operating income, plus depreciation and amortization
(including amortization of program broadcast rights), non-cash compensation and (gain) loss on
disposal of assets and cash payments received or receivable under network affiliation agreements
less payments for program broadcast obligations, less network compensation revenue and less income
(loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes. Corporate expenses (excluding
depreciation, amortization and non-cash stock based compensation) are deducted from Broadcast Cash
Flow to calculate Broadcast Cash Flow Less Cash Corporate Expenses. These non-GAAP terms are
used in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP and should be
considered as supplements to, and not as substitutes for, net income (loss) calculated in
accordance with GAAP.
Total Debt: Total long-term debt, including current portion, as of December 31, 2006 and
December 31, 2005 does not include $653,000 and $811,000, respectively, of unamortized debt
discount on Grays 91/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due March 2011. The decrease is due to the
amortization of the discount.
The Company: Gray Television, Inc. is a television broadcast company headquartered in
Atlanta, GA. Gray currently operates 36 television stations serving 30 markets. Each of the
stations are affiliated with either CBS (17 stations), NBC (10 stations), ABC (8 stations) or FOX
(1 station). In addition, Gray currently operates 36 digital second channels including 1 ABC, 5
Fox, 7 CW and 15 MyNetworkTV affiliates plus 6 local news/weather channels and 2 independent
channels in certain of its existing markets. Gray intends to start an additional 4 digital second
channels during 2007 including 1 CW affiliate, 1 MyNetworkTV affiliate and 2 local news/weather
channels.
No Offer to Purchase: This press release is for informational purposes only and is not an
offer to purchase the Companys existing senior subordinated notes or series C preferred stock.
Cautionary Statements for Purposes of the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act: The comments on Grays current expectations of operating
results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2006 and other future events are forward looking
statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results
of operations are subject to a number of risks and may differ materially from the current
expectations discussed in this press release. All information set forth in this release is as of
February 12, 2007. Gray does not intend, and undertakes no duty, to update this information to
reflect future events or circumstances. Information about potential factors that could affect
Grays business and financial results and cause actual results to differ materially from those in
the forward-looking statements is included under the captions, Risk Factors and Managements
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, in Grays Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 and Grays Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended September 30, 2006 which are on file with the SEC and available at the SECs website
at www.sec.gov.
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For information contact: |
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Bob Prather
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Jim Ryan |
President
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Chief Financial Officer |
(404) 266-8333
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(404) 504-9828 |
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