Entravision 3Q Television Revenue Down 3%

On Wednesday, Entravision Communications Corp. reported third quarter television segment revenue of $39,747,000, a 2.9% decrease from $40,903,000 in the same period a year earlier.

Net revenue for the company as a whole dropped 1.2% to $57,786,000. Of the overall decrease, $1.2 million was generated by our television segment and was primarily attributable to a decrease in political advertising revenue, which was not material in 2013, partially offset by increases in local advertising revenue and retransmission consent revenue.  This decrease was partially offset by a $0.5 million increase that was generated by our radio segment and was primarily attributable to an increase in local advertising revenue, partially offset by a decrease in political advertising revenue, which was not material in 2013.

Operating expenses increased to $34.0 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2013 from $32.9 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2012, an increase of $1.1 million. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in salary expense and an increase in expenses associated with the increase in local advertising revenue.

Net income was a loss of $21,384,000, compared to a postitive $7,233,000 in the year-ago quarter.

Commenting on the company’s earnings results, Walter F. Ulloa, chairman-CEO, said: “During the third quarter, we recorded continued growth in core advertising revenue (excluding retransmission consent revenue and political advertising revenue) as both our television and radio segments outperformed their respective industry averages. Our improved core revenue performance was offset by decreased political revenue, which benefited from the presidential election last year, and was not material in 2013.

“As a result, net revenue was off modestly in the quarter; however, we improved our free cash flow over the third quarter of 2012 as we benefited from the successful refinancing of our debt. Our audience shares remain strong in the nation’s most densely populated Hispanic markets, and we believe we are well positioned to benefit as the U.S. Hispanic market continues to expand and advertisers increasingly recognize the importance of reaching our target audience,” Ulloa added.