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Form 8-K HEMISPHERE MEDIA GROUP, For: Aug 02

August 2, 2019 9:17 AM EDT

 

 

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): August 2, 2019

 

HEMISPHERE MEDIA GROUP, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
Incorporation)

 

001-35886
(Commission File Number)

 

80-0885255
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

 

4000 Ponce de Leon Boulevard

Suite 650

Coral Gables, FL 33146

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(305) 421-6364

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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 (see General Instruction A.2 below):

 

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))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share

 

HMTV

 

The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company  o

 

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.  o

 

 

 


 

Item 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On August 2, 2019, Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated by reference into this item.

 

Within the Company’s press release, the Company makes reference to the non-GAAP financial measure “Adjusted EBITDA,” which has a directly comparable generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) financial measure.  Management uses this measure to assess the operating results and performance of the business, perform analytical comparisons and identify strategies to improve performance.  Management believes Adjusted EBITDA is relevant to investors because it allows them to analyze the operating performance of the Company’s business using the same metrics used by management and is important to investors’ understanding of the Company’s business.

 

The information included in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit attached hereto, is furnished solely pursuant to Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K. Consequently, it is not deemed filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. It may only be incorporated by reference in another filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act if such subsequent filing specifically references this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)  Exhibits

 

Exhibit
No.

 

Description of Exhibit

99.1

 

Press Release issued by the Company on August 2, 2019

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
No.

 

Description of Exhibit

99.1

 

Press Release issued by the Company on August 2, 2019

 

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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.

 

 

 

HEMISPHERE MEDIA GROUP, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:

August 2, 2019

By:

/s/ Alex J. Tolston

 

 

 

Name: Alex J. Tolston

 

 

 

Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Hemisphere Media Group Announces Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results

 

Continued Growth Across All Revenue Streams with 13% Year-Over-Year Increase in Net Revenue

 

Improvement in Net Loss of 54%, Strong 18% Increase in Adjusted EBITDA1

 

Canal 1’s Concession License Extended for Ten Years through 2037 at No Additional Cost

 

MIAMI, FL — (August 2, 2019) — Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HMTV) (“Hemisphere” or the “Company”), the only publicly traded pure-play U.S. media company targeting the high growth U.S. Hispanic and Latin American markets with leading broadcast and cable television and digital content platforms, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019.

 

President and Chief Executive Officer of Hemisphere, Alan Sokol, said “Our business delivered strong results in the second quarter. We continue to defy the subscriber and advertising trends of the general market by providing our fast-growing and valuable audience with unique, must-have content not available on other channels or platforms.

 

WAPA’s quarter was highlighted by our brand new and innovative flagship newscast at 4PM, and the launch of our new daily reality competition series, “Guerreros.”  Both of these new programs have shown immediate ratings success and have further solidified our leadership position.

 

Pasiones launched on Spectrum in the second quarter, and saw its tenth consecutive quarter of ratings growth, delivering the highest ratings in its history.

 

CentroAmerica TV also continued its robust growth with a 47% increase in ratings compared to the second quarter of 2018. The quarter was highlighted by the El Salvador Soccer League championship, which delivered the highest sports ratings in the channel’s history.

 

Newly-enacted legislation extended Canal 1’s existing concession license for 10 years through 2037 at no additional cost, which is a tremendous result.”

 

Financial Results for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019

 

Net revenues were $39.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, an increase of 13%, as compared to net revenues of $34.8 million for the same period in 2018. Net revenues were $74.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, an increase of 16%, as compared to $63.8 million for the same period in 2018. Affiliate revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, increased $2.0 million, or 10%, and $4.9 million, or 13%, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2018. These increases were due to contractual fee increases and subscriber growth, including the launch of Pasiones on Spectrum in April 2019 and continued restoration of Pay TV subscribers in Puerto Rico. Advertising revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, increased $0.9 million, or 6%, and $4.2 million, or 17%, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2018. The increase in the three-month period was due to the timing of Miss Universe Puerto Rico, which was produced in the second quarter of 2019, as compared to the third quarter of 2018, while the increase in the six-month period was also due to the favorable comparison with the first quarter of the prior year period, which was negatively impacted by Hurricane Maria. Additionally, other revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, increased $1.4 million and $1.3 million, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2018, driven by higher licensing revenue from our content library and revenue contributed by Snap Media, which was acquired in November 2018.

 


(1)                                 See the Non-GAAP Reconciliations section of this earnings release for a discussion of non-GAAP financial measures used in this release.

 


 

Operating expenses were $25.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, a decrease of 5%, as compared to operating expenses of $26.5 million for the same period in 2018. Operating expenses were $49.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, a decrease of 3%, as compared to operating expenses of $50.7 million for the same period in 2018.  These decreases were due to lower stock-based compensation and depreciation and amortization, as well as hurricane related expenses incurred in the prior year periods, but not in the current year periods. The decrease in the six-month period was also due to a gain of $1.5 million related to reimbursements received in the current period from the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) for equipment purchases required as a result of the spectrum repack. The decreases in both periods were offset in part by higher programming and production expenses over the prior year period, when cost savings measures were implemented at WAPA following Hurricane Maria, as well as costs related to the production of Miss Universe Puerto Rico. The gain from the FCC spectrum repack is included in operating income, but backed out of Adjusted EBITDA.

 

Net loss attributable to Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. was $2.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, as compared to net loss of $5.1 million for the same period in 2018. Net loss was $4.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, as compared to net loss of $12.7 million for the same period in 2018.

 

Adjusted EBITDA was $17.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, an increase of 18%, as compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $14.8 million for the same period in 2018. Adjusted EBITDA was $32.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, an increase of 27%, as compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $25.4 million for the same period in 2018.

 

The Company affirms its forecast of mid-teen percentage growth in Adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2019, as compared to 2018.

 

As of June 30, 2019, the Company had $208.0 million in debt and $79.5 million of cash. The Company’s gross leverage ratio was approximately 3.1x, and net leverage ratio was approximately 1.9x.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2019, the Company repurchased approximately 10,000 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $12.90, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $0.1 million. As of June 30, 2019, the Company completed its $25.0 million share repurchase plan which was announced on June 20, 2017.  The completed share repurchase plan does not include the additional $25.0 million authorized for opportunistic share repurchases.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2019, the Company funded $8.1 million into its joint ventures, including $6.3 million in Canal 1, and $1.6 million in Pantaya.

 


 

The following tables set forth the Company’s financial performance for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, as well as select financial data as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

 

HEMISPHERE MEDIA GROUP, INC.

Comparison of Consolidated Operating Results

 

(amounts in thousands)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2019

 

2018

 

2019

 

2018

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

(Unaudited)

 

Net revenues

 

$

39,147

 

$

34,791

 

$

74,257

 

$

63,826

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of revenues

 

11,317

 

10,834

 

21,531

 

20,261

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

10,813

 

11,108

 

21,714

 

21,692

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

2,556

 

4,020

 

6,623

 

8,017

 

Other expenses

 

422

 

541

 

653

 

774

 

Gain from FCC spectrum repack and other

 

(45

)

(35

)

(1,507

)

(38

)

Total operating expenses

 

25,063

 

26,468

 

49,014

 

50,706

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

14,084

 

8,323

 

25,243

 

13,120

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other expenses, net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

(3,005

)

(3,019

)

(5,965

)

(5,903

)

Loss on equity investments

 

(9,784

)

(8,826

)

(17,160

)

(18,621

)

Total other expenses, net

 

(12,789

)

(11,845

)

(23,125

)

(24,524

)

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

1,295

 

(3,522

)

2,118

 

(11,404

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

 

(3,643

)

(1,584

)

(6,199

)

(1,261

)

Net loss

 

$

(2,348

)

$

(5,106

)

$

(4,081

)

$

(12,665

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests

 

(10

)

 

37

 

 

Net loss attributable to Hemisphere Media Group, Inc.

 

$

(2,358

)

$

(5,106

)

$

(4,044

)

$

(12,665

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reconciliation of net loss attributable to Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. to Adjusted EBITDA: 

 

 

 

Net loss attributable to Hemisphere Media Group, Inc.

 

$

(2,358

)

$

(5,106

)

$

(4,044

)

$

(12,665

)

Add (Deduct):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests

 

10

 

 

(37

)

 

Income tax expense

 

3,643

 

1,584

 

6,199

 

1,261

 

Other expenses, net

 

12,789

 

11,845

 

23,125

 

24,524

 

Gain from FCC spectrum repack and other

 

(45

)

(35

)

(1,507

)

(38

)

Transaction and non-recurring expenses

 

429

 

1,020

 

660

 

1,259

 

Hurricane related expenses

 

 

513

 

 

1,049

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

2,556

 

4,020

 

6,623

 

8,017

 

Stock-based compensation

 

443

 

1,002

 

1,360

 

1,998

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

17,467

 

$

14,843

 

$

32,379

 

$

25,405

 

 

Selected Financial Data:

 

(amounts in thousands)

 

 

 

As of

 

As of

 

 

 

June 30, 2019

 

December 31, 2018

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

(Audited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

79,481

 

$

94,478

 

Debt (a)

 

$

208,014

 

$

209,081

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leverage ratio (b):

 

3.1x

 

3.5x

 

Net leverage ratio (c):

 

1.9x

 

1.9x

 

 


(a) Represents the aggregate principal amount of the debt.

(b) Represents gross debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA for the last twelve months. This ratio differs from the calculation contained in the Company’s amended term loan.

(c)  Represents gross debt less cash divided by Adjusted EBITDA for the last twelve months. This ratio differs from the calculation contained in the Company’s amended term loan.

 


 

The following table presents estimated subscriber information (unaudited):

 

 

 

Subscribers (a)
(amounts in thousands)

 

 

 

June 30, 2019

 

December 31, 2018

 

June 30, 2018

 

U.S. Cable Networks:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WAPA America (b)

 

4,334

 

4,417

 

4,434

 

Cinelatino

 

4,611

 

4,639

 

4,652

 

Pasiones

 

4,842

 

4,360

 

4,546

 

Centroamerica TV

 

4,210

 

4,276

 

4,282

 

Television Dominicana

 

2,421

 

2,273

 

2,026

 

Total

 

20,418

 

19,965

 

19,940

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Latin America Cable Networks:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cinelatino

 

16,872

 

16,769

 

16,220

 

Pasiones

 

16,194

 

15,958

 

15,571

 

Total

 

33,066

 

32,727

 

31,791

 

 


(a)         Amounts presented are based on most recent remittances received from the Company’s distributors as of the respective dates shown above, which are typically two months prior to the dates shown above.

(b)         Excludes digital basic subscribers.

 

Non-GAAP Reconciliations

 

Within Hemisphere’s second quarter 2019 press release, Hemisphere makes reference to the non-GAAP financial measure, “Adjusted EBITDA.” Whenever such information is presented, Hemisphere has complied with the provisions of the rules under Regulation G and Item 2.02 of Form 8-K. When presenting Adjusted EBITDA, Hemisphere’s management adds back (deducts) from net loss attributable to Hemisphere Media Group, Inc., net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest, depreciation expense, amortization of intangibles, gain from FCC spectrum repack and other, other expenses, net, transaction and non-recurring expenses, hurricane related expenses, income tax expense, and stock-based compensation. The specific reasons why Hemisphere’s management believes that the presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure provides useful information to investors regarding Hemisphere’s financial condition, results of its operations and cash flows has been provided in the Form 8-K filed in connection with this press release. A reconciliation of net loss attributable to Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. to Adjusted EBITDA can be found above in the table that sets forth Hemisphere’s financial performance for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.

 

Conference Call

 

Hemisphere will conduct a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2019 results at 10:00 AM ET on Friday, August 2, 2019. A live broadcast of the conference call will be available online via the Company’s Investor Relations website located at http://ir.hemispheretv.com/. Alternatively, interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (877) 497-1436, or from outside the United States at (262) 558-6292, at least five minutes prior to the start time. The conference ID for the call is 4063557.

 

A replay of the call will be available beginning at approximately 1:00 PM ET on Friday, August 2, 2019 by dialing (855) 859-2056, or from outside the United States by dialing (404) 537-3406. The conference ID for the replay is 4063557.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Statements in this press release and oral statements made from time to time by representatives of Hemisphere may contain certain statements about Hemisphere and its consolidated subsidiaries that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include, but are not limited to, the effects of Hurricane Maria in the short and long-term on Hemisphere’s business and the advertising market in Puerto Rico as well as Hemisphere’s customers, employees, third-party vendors and suppliers, the effect on affiliate revenue that Hemisphere receives, short and long-term migration shifts in Puerto Rico, Hemisphere’s ability to timely and fully recover proceeds under our insurance policies, Hemisphere’s ability to successfully integrate the acquired assets and achieve anticipated synergies, statements relating to Hemisphere’s future financial and operating results (including growth and earnings), plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements are based on the current expectations of the management of Hemisphere and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstance, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Without limitation, any statements preceded or followed by or that include the words “targets,” “plans,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “will,” “likely,” “may,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “should,” “would,” “expect,” “positioned,”

 


 

“strategy,” “future,” or words, phrases or terms of similar substance or the negative thereof, are forward-looking statements. In addition, these statements are based on a number of assumptions that are subject to change. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements are discussed under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking Statements” in Hemisphere’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), as they may be updated in any future reports filed with the SEC. If one or more of these factors materialize, or if any underlying assumptions prove incorrect, Hemisphere’s actual results, performance, or achievements may vary materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements included herein are made as of the date hereof, and Hemisphere undertakes no obligation to update publicly such statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

 

About Hemisphere Media Group, Inc.

 

Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. (HMTV) is the only publicly traded pure-play U.S. media company targeting the high-growth U.S. Hispanic and Latin American markets with leading television and digital content platforms. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Hemisphere owns and operates five leading U.S. Hispanic cable networks, two Latin American cable networks, the leading broadcast television network in Puerto Rico, and has ownership interests in a leading broadcast television network in Colombia, a Spanish-language content distribution company, and a Spanish-language OTT service in the U.S.

 

Contact:

Edelman Financial Communications for Hemisphere Media Group

Danielle O’Brien

(212) 704-8166

[email protected]

 




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