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TEGNA (TGNA) Tops Q2 EPS by 1c

August 9, 2021 7:12 AM

TEGNA (NYSE: TGNA) reported Q2 EPS of $0.50, $0.01 better than the analyst estimate of $0.49. Revenue for the quarter came in at $733 million versus the consensus estimate of $730.64 million.

Third Quarter 2021 Key Guidance Metrics

Reflects expectations relative to third quarter 2020 results

Total Company GAAP Revenue

+ Low-Single Digits percent

Non-GAAP Revenue (excluding political)

+ High-Teens percent

Total Non-GAAP Operating Expenses

+ Mid-to-High Single Digits percent

Non-GAAP Operating Expenses

(excluding programming)

+ Mid-Single Digits percent

TEGNA is raising its guidance for 2020-2021 free cash flow as a percentage of 2020-2021 revenue, and reaffirming all other guidance for key financial metrics as provided on May 10, 2021.

Full-Year 2021 Key Guidance Metrics

Subscription Revenue Growth

+ Mid-to-High Teens percent4

Corporate Expenses

$44 - 48 million

Depreciation

$62 - 66 million

Amortization

$60 - 65 million

Interest Expense

$187 - 192 million

Capital Expenditures (Non-recurring capital expenditures)

$64 - 69 million (including $20 - 22 million non-recurring)

Effective Tax Rate

24.0 - 25.0%

Net Leverage Ratio

Low 3x

2020/21 Free Cash Flow as a % of combined 2020/21 Revenue

21.5 - 22.0%

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