BBGI 10-Q
Beasley Broadcast Group Inc (BBGI)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the Quarterly Period Ended
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (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.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value,
Class B Common Stock, $0.001 par value,
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PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. |
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. |
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PART II
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BEASLEY BROADCAST GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
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March 31, |
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Total current assets |
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Current liabilities: |
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Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs |
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Other long-term liabilities |
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Total liabilities |
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Stockholders' equity: |
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Preferred stock, $ |
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Class A common stock, $ |
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Class B common stock, $ |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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BEASLEY BROADCAST GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED)
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Net revenue |
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Operating expenses (including stock-based compensation of $ |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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Total operating expenses |
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Operating income (loss) |
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Non-operating income (expense): |
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Other income, net |
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Loss before income taxes |
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Income (loss) before equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates |
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Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of tax |
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Net income (loss) |
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Net income (loss) per Class A and Class B common share: |
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Weighted average shares outstanding: |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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BEASLEY BROADCAST GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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Amortization of loan fees |
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Gain on sale of investment |
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Deferred income taxes |
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Change in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Capital expenditures |
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Purchase of treasury stock |
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Cash paid for income taxes |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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BEASLEY BROADCAST GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the financial position and results of operations for the interim periods presented, and all such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. The Company’s results are subject to seasonal fluctuations; therefore the results shown on an interim basis are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year.
In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance which requires additional disclosures primarily related to the Company's income tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The amendments should be applied prospectively. The Company is currently in the process of reviewing the new guidance.
In November 2023, the FASB issued guidance which requires additional disclosures for the Company's reportable segments, primarily related to significant segment expenses. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The amendments should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently in the process of reviewing the new guidance.
On March 8, 2024, the Company received $
Long-term debt is comprised of the following:
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Secured notes |
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On February 2, 2021, the Company issued $
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BEASLEY BROADCAST GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
The changes in stockholders’ equity are as follows:
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Ending balance |
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Net revenue is comprised of the following:
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Audio |
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Digital |
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Other |
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The Company recognizes revenue when it satisfies a performance obligation under a contract with an advertiser. The transaction price is allocated to performance obligations based on executed contracts, which represent relative standalone selling prices. Payment is generally due within 30 days, although certain advertisers are required to pay in advance. Revenues are reported at the amount the Company expects to be entitled to receive under the contract. The Company has elected to use the practical expedient to expense sales commissions as incurred. Payments received from advertisers before the performance obligation is satisfied are recorded as deferred revenue in the balance sheets. Substantially all deferred revenue is recognized within 12 months of the payment date.
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Audio revenue includes revenue from the sale or trade of aired commercial spots to advertisers directly or through national, regional or local advertising agencies. Each commercial spot is considered a performance obligation. Revenue is recognized when the commercial spots have aired. Trade sales are recorded at the estimated fair value of the goods or services received. If commercial spots are aired before the goods or services are received, then a trade sales receivable is recorded. If goods or services are received before the commercial spots are aired, then a trade sales payable is recorded. Other revenue includes revenue from concerts, promotional events, talent fees and other miscellaneous items. Such revenue is generally recognized when the concert, promotional event, or talent services are completed.
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Digital revenue includes revenue from the sale of streamed commercial spots, station-owned assets and third-party products. Each streamed commercial spot, station-owned asset and third-party product is considered a performance obligation. Revenue is recognized when the commercial spots have streamed. Station-owned assets are generally scheduled over a period of time and revenue is
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
recognized over time as the digital items are used for advertising content, except for streamed commercial spots. Third-party products are generally scheduled over a period of time with an impression target each month. Revenue from the sale of third-party products is recognized over time as the digital items are used for advertising content and impression targets are met each month. The Company assesses each digital sales order to determine if the Company is operating as the principal or an agent. The Company currently operates as the principal for digital revenue.
The Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. 2007 Equity Incentive Award Plan (the “2007 Plan”) permits the Company to issue up to
A summary of restricted stock unit activity is presented below:
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Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value |
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Unvested as of January 1, 2024 |
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As of March 31, 2024, there was $
The Company’s effective tax rate was (
Net income (loss) per share calculation information is as follows:
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Net income (loss) |
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BEASLEY BROADCAST GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
The carrying amount of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable, approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments.
The estimated fair value of the Company's Notes, based on available market information, was $
The Company currently operates two operating and reportable segments (Audio and Digital). The Company also operated an esports segment until December 13, 2023. The identification of segments is consistent with how the segments report to and are managed by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (the Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker). The Audio segment generates revenue primarily from the sale of commercial advertising to customers of the Company’s stations in the following markets: Atlanta, GA, Augusta, GA, Boston, MA, Charlotte, NC, Detroit, MI, Fayetteville, NC, Fort Myers-Naples, FL, Las Vegas, NV, Middlesex, NJ, Monmouth, NJ, Morristown, NJ, Philadelphia, PA, and Tampa-Saint Petersburg, FL. The Digital segment generates revenue primarily from the sale of digital advertising to customers of the Company’s stations and other advertisers throughout the United States. Corporate expenses includes general and administrative expenses and certain other income and expense items not allocated to the operating segments. Non-operating corporate items, including interest expense and income taxes, are reported in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of net income (loss).
Reportable segment information for the three months ended March 31, 2024 is as follows:
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Reportable segment information for the three months ended March 31, 2023 is as follows:
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Reportable segment information as of March 31, 2024 is as follows:
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BEASLEY BROADCAST GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
Reportable segment information as of December 31, 2023 is as follows:
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Audio |
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Digital |
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Other |
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Corporate |
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Total |
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Property and equipment, net |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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FCC licenses |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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Goodwill |
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- |
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Other intangibles, net |
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
General
We are a multi-platform media company whose primary business is operating radio stations throughout the United States. We offer local and national advertisers integrated marketing solutions across audio, digital and event platforms. We own and operate stations in the following markets: Atlanta, GA, Augusta, GA, Boston, MA, Charlotte, NC, Detroit, MI, Fayetteville, NC, Fort Myers-Naples, FL, Las Vegas, NV, Middlesex, NJ, Monmouth, NJ, Morristown, NJ, Philadelphia, PA, and Tampa-Saint Petersburg, FL. We refer to each group of stations in each market as a market cluster. Unless the context otherwise requires, all references in this report to the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” are to Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains “forward-looking statements” about the Company within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which relate to future, not past, events. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this document are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs and expectations of the Company’s management and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements, which address the Company’s expected business and financial performance and financial condition, among other matters, contain words such as: “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “may,” “will,” “plans,” “projects,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “seek,” “forecast,” or other similar expressions.
Forward-looking statements, by their nature, address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that the expectations will be attained or that any deviation will not be material. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results or events may differ materially from those projected or implied in those statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
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Although we believe the expectations reflected in any of our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements. We do not intend, and undertake no obligation, to update any forward-looking statement.
Financial Statement Presentation
The following discussion provides a brief description of certain key items that appear in our financial statements and general factors that impact these items.
Net Revenue. Our net revenue is primarily derived from the sale of commercial spots to advertisers directly or through national, regional or local advertising agencies. Revenues are reported at the amount we expect to be entitled to receive under the contract. Local revenue generally consists of commercial advertising sales, digital advertising sales and other sales to advertisers in a station’s local market, either directly to the advertiser or through the advertiser’s agency. National revenue generally consists of commercial advertising sales through advertiser agencies. National advertiser agencies generally purchase advertising for multiple markets. National sales are generally facilitated by our national representation firm, which serves as our agent in these transactions.
Our net revenue is generally determined by the advertising rates that we are able to charge and the number of advertisements that we can broadcast without jeopardizing listener levels. Advertising rates are primarily based on the following factors:
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Our net revenue is affected by general economic conditions, competition and our ability to improve operations at our radio market clusters. Seasonal revenue fluctuations are also common in the radio broadcasting industry and are primarily due to variations in advertising expenditures by local and national advertisers. Our revenues typically are lowest in the first calendar quarter of the year. In addition, our revenues tend to fluctuate between years, consistent with, among other things, increased advertising expenditures in even-numbered years by political candidates, political parties and special interest groups. This political spending typically is heaviest during the fourth quarter of such years.
We use trade sales agreements to reduce cash paid for operating costs and expenses by exchanging advertising airtime for goods or services; however, we endeavor to minimize trade revenue in order to maximize cash revenue from our available airtime.
We also continue to invest in digital support services to develop and promote our station websites, applications, and other distribution platforms. We derive revenue from our websites through the sale of advertiser promotions and advertising on our websites and the sale of advertising airtime during audio streaming of our stations over the internet. We also generate revenue from selling third-party digital products and services.
Operating Expenses. Our operating expenses consist primarily of programming, engineering, sales, advertising and promotion, and general and administrative expenses incurred at our stations. We strive to control our operating expenses by centralizing certain functions at our corporate offices and consolidating certain functions in each of our market clusters.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and related disclosures. We consider an accounting estimate to be critical if:
Our critical accounting estimates are described in Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. There have been no additional material changes to our critical accounting estimates during the three months ended March 31, 2024.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recent accounting pronouncements are described in Note 2 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
The following summary table presents a comparison of our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2024, with respect to certain of our key financial measures. The changes illustrated in the table are discussed in greater detail below. This section should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes to condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of this report.
Results of Operations - Consolidated
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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Change |
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2023 |
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2024 |
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$ |
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% |
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Net revenue |
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$ |
57,779,120 |
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$ |
54,380,346 |
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$ |
(3,398,774 |
) |
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(5.9 |
)% |
Operating expenses |
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50,653,655 |
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49,240,998 |
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(1,412,657 |
) |
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(2.8 |
)% |
Corporate expenses |
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4,483,095 |
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4,407,832 |
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(75,263 |
) |
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(1.7 |
)% |
Interest expense |
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6,593,852 |
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5,587,308 |
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(1,006,544 |
) |
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(15.3 |
)% |
Gain on sale of investment |
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- |
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6,026,776 |
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6,026,776 |
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- |
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Income tax benefit |
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2,163,983 |
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410,230 |
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(1,753,753 |
) |
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(81.0 |
)% |
Net income (loss) |
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(3,536,566 |
) |
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7,970 |
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3,544,536 |
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(100.2 |
)% |
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Results of Operations - Segments
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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Change |
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2023 |
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2024 |
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$ |
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% |
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Net revenue |
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Audio |
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$ |
47,417,966 |
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$ |
43,428,127 |
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$ |
(3,989,839 |
) |
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(8.4 |
)% |
Digital |
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9,976,785 |
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10,952,219 |
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975,434 |
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9.8 |
% |
Other |
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384,369 |
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- |
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(384,369 |
) |
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(100.0 |
)% |
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$ |
57,779,120 |
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$ |
54,380,346 |
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$ |
(3,398,774 |
) |
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(5.9 |
)% |
Operating expenses |
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Audio |
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$ |
39,899,594 |
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$ |
38,432,912 |
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$ |
(1,466,682 |
) |
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(3.7 |
)% |
Digital |
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9,907,597 |
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10,808,086 |
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900,489 |
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9.1 |
% |
Other |
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846,464 |
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- |
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(846,464 |
) |
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(100.0 |
)% |
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$ |
50,653,655 |
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$ |
49,240,998 |
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$ |
(1,412,657 |
) |
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(2.8 |
)% |
Net Revenue. Net revenue decreased $3.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023. Audio revenue decreased $4.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily due to a decrease in local agency and direct revenue and the disposition of WJBR-FM in Wilmington, DE in October 2023. Digital revenue increased $1.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily due to continued growth in the digital segment. Other revenue decreased $0.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, due to the termination of our esports operations in December 2023.
Operating Expenses. Operating expenses decreased $1.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023. Audio operating expenses decreased $1.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily due to continued expense management in the audio segment and the disposition of WJBR-FM in Wilmington, DE in October 2023. Digital operating expenses increased $0.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily due to continued investment in the digital segment. Other operating expenses decreased $0.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, due to the termination of our esports operations in December 2023.
Corporate Expenses. Corporate expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2024 were comparable to the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased $1.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023 due to repurchases of the secured notes throughout 2023.
Gain on Sale of Investment. On March 8, 2024, we received $6.0 million related to the sale of an investment in Broadcast Music, Inc. and recorded a gain of $6.0 million.
Income Tax Benefit. Our effective tax rate was approximately (38)% and (104)% for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively. These rates differ from the federal statutory rate of 21% due to the effect of state income taxes and certain expenses that are not deductible for tax purposes.
Net Income (Loss). Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was approximately $8,000 compared to a net loss of $3.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, as a result of the factors described above.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview. Our primary sources of liquidity are internally generated cash flow and cash on hand. Our primary liquidity needs have been, and for the next 12 months and thereafter are expected to continue to be, for working capital, debt service, and other general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures and station acquisitions. Historically, our capital expenditures have not been significant. In addition to property and equipment associated with station acquisitions, our capital expenditures have generally been, and are expected to continue to be, related to the maintenance of our office and studio space, the maintenance of our towers and equipment, and digital products and information technology. We have also purchased or constructed office and studio space in some of our markets to facilitate the consolidation of our operations.
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Our board of directors has suspended future quarterly dividend payments until it is determined that resumption of dividend payments is in the best interest of the Company’s stockholders. In addition, as discussed in “Secured Notes” below, the Indenture governing our Notes limits our ability to pay dividends.
Secured Notes. On February 2, 2021, we issued $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.625% senior secured notes due on February 1, 2026 (the “Notes”) under an indenture dated February 2, 2021 (the “Indenture”). Interest on the Notes accrues at the rate of 8.625% per annum and is payable semiannually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year. The Notes are secured on a first-lien priority basis by substantially all assets of the Company and its majority-owned subsidiaries and are guaranteed jointly and severally by the Company and its majority-owned subsidiaries. The Indenture contains restrictive covenants that limit the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, guarantee indebtedness or issue disqualified stock or, in the case of such subsidiaries, preferred stock; pay dividends on, repurchase or make distributions in respect of our capital stock or make other restricted payments; make certain investments or acquisitions; sell, transfer or otherwise convey certain assets; create liens; enter into agreements restricting certain subsidiaries’ ability to pay dividends or make other intercompany transfers; consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets; enter into transactions with affiliates; prepay certain kinds of indebtedness; and issue or sell stock of our subsidiaries.
From time to time, we repurchase sufficient shares of our common stock to fund withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units. We paid approximately $13,000 to repurchase 14,658 shares during the three months ended March 31, 2024. From time to time, we may seek to repurchase, redeem or otherwise retire our Notes through cash purchases and/or exchanges for equity securities, in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, tender offers or otherwise. Such repurchases, redemptions or other transactions, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions, and other factors. The amounts involved may be material.
We expect to provide for future liquidity needs through one or a combination of the following sources of liquidity:
We believe we will have sufficient liquidity and capital resources to permit us to provide for our liquidity requirements and meet our financial obligations for the next 12 months and thereafter. However, poor financial results or unanticipated expenses could give rise to default under the Notes, additional debt servicing requirements or other additional financing or liquidity requirements sooner than we expect, and we may not secure financing when needed or on acceptable terms.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. We did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of March 31, 2024.
Cash Flows. The following summary table presents a comparison of our cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2024 with respect to certain of our key measures affecting our liquidity. The changes set forth in the table are discussed in greater detail below. This section should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes to condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this report.
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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2023 |
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2024 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
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$ |
(2,445,165 |
) |
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$ |
(4,036,884 |
) |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
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(1,169,280 |
) |
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5,079,052 |
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Net cash used in financing activities |
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(25,545 |
) |
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(12,636 |
) |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
(3,639,990 |
) |
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$ |
1,029,532 |
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Net Cash Used In Operating Activities. Net cash used in operating activities was approximately $4.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to net cash used in operating activities of $2.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023. Significant factors affecting the $1.6 million increase in net cash used in operating activities included a $5.5 million decrease in cash receipts from revenue, partially offset by a $3.2 million decrease in cash paid for operating expenses and a $1.0 million decrease in interest payments.
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Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities. Net cash provided by investing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2024 included proceeds of $6.0 million from the sale of an investment, partially offset by payments of $0.9 million for capital expenditures. Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2023 included payments of $1.2 million for capital expenditures.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
Not required for smaller reporting companies.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
We currently and from time to time are involved in ordinary routine litigation and are the subject of threats of litigation that are incidental to the conduct of our business. These include indecency claims and related proceedings at the FCC, as well as claims and threatened claims by private third parties. However, we are not a party to any lawsuit or other proceedings, or the subject of any threatened lawsuit or other proceedings, which, in the opinion of management, is likely to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
Except for the risk factor discussed below, there have been no material changes to the risks affecting our Company as previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
There can be no assurance that we will be able to comply with the continued listing standards of the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Our Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”) is currently listed for trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market, and we must satisfy certain continued listing requirements to maintain the listing. On April 27, 2023, we received a written notice (the “April Notice”) from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying us that, for the last 30 consecutive business days, the bid price for the Common Stock had closed below the $1.00 per share minimum bid price requirement for continued inclusion on the Nasdaq Global Market pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) (the “Minimum Bid Price Requirement”). On May 19, 2023, we received a notice from Nasdaq notifying us that we had regained compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement and that the matter was closed.
On October 13, 2023, we received a written notice (the “October Notice”) from the Listing Qualifications Department of Nasdaq notifying us that, for the last 30 consecutive business days, the bid price for the Common Stock had closed below the Minimum Bid Price Requirement. In accordance with Nasdaq rules, we were provided with a period of 180 calendar days, or until April 10, 2024, to regain compliance.
On April 16, 2024, we received approval from Nasdaq to transfer the listing of the Common Stock from the Nasdaq Global Market to the Nasdaq Capital Market (the “Approval”). The Common Stock was transferred to the Nasdaq Capital Market at the opening of business on April 18, 2024, and continues to trade under the symbol “BBGI.” As a result of the Approval, we were granted an additional 180-day compliance period, or until October 7, 2024, to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement. To regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement and qualify for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market, the minimum bid price per share of the Company’s Common Stock must be at least $1.00 for at least ten consecutive business days during the additional 180-day compliance period.
We intend to actively monitor the closing bid price of the Common Stock and will consider all reasonable available options to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement, which may include seeking stockholder approval to effect a reverse stock split. There can be no assurance that we will regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement by October 7, 2024, maintain compliance with the other Nasdaq listing requirements or be successful in appealing any delisting determination.
If we are delisted from Nasdaq but obtain a substitute listing for the Common Stock, it will likely be on a market with less liquidity, and therefore experience potentially more price volatility than experienced on Nasdaq. Stockholders may not be able to sell their shares of the Common Stock on any such substitute market in the quantities, at the times, or at the prices that could potentially be available on a more liquid trading market. As a result of these factors, if the Common Stock is delisted from Nasdaq, the value and liquidity of the Common Stock would likely be significantly adversely affected.
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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
Repurchases of Equity Securities
The following table presents information with respect to purchases we made of our Class A common stock during the three months ended March 31, 2024.
Period |
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Total Number of Shares Purchased |
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Average Price Paid per Share |
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Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program |
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Approximate Dollar Value of Shares |
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January 1 – 31, 2024 |
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7,633 |
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$ |
0.91 |
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- |
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- |
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February 1 – 29, 2024 |
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- |
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$ |
- |
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- |
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- |
|
March 1 – 31, 2024 |
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7,025 |
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$ |
0.81 |
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- |
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- |
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Total |
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14,658 |
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On March 27, 2007, our board of directors approved the Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. 2007 Equity Incentive Award Plan (the “2007 Plan”). The original ten-year term of the 2007 Plan ended on March 27, 2017. Our stockholders approved an amendment to the 2007 Plan at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 8, 2017 to, among other things, extend the term of the 2007 Plan until March 27, 2027. The 2007 Plan permits us to purchase sufficient shares to fund withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units. All shares purchased during the three months ended March 31, 2024 were purchased to fund withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024,
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.
Exhibit Number |
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Description |
31.1 |
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31.2 |
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32.1* |
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32.2* |
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101.INS |
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XBRL Instance Document – the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. |
101.SCH |
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema With Embedded Linkbase Documents. |
104 |
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). |
* This exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is
not incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general
incorporation language in such filing.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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BEASLEY BROADCAST GROUP, INC. |
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Dated: May 9, 2024 |
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/s/ Caroline Beasley |
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Name: Caroline Beasley |
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Title: Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) |
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Dated: May 9, 2024 |
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/s/ Marie Tedesco |
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Name: Marie Tedesco |
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Title: Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and accounting officer) |
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