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Gray Television(GTN_A) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2024-08-08 16:30
Revenue Performance - Total revenue for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, was $1.6 billion, a 2% increase compared to the same period in 2023[98]. - Core advertising revenue increased by $9 million to $745 million, partly due to $18 million in net revenue from the Super Bowl broadcast on CBS channels[98]. - Political advertising revenue surged by $54 million to $74 million, reflecting a 270% increase due to the election cycle[98]. - Retransmission consent revenue decreased by $37 million to $752 million, a 5% decline attributed to a decrease in subscribers[98]. Expenses - Broadcasting expenses rose by $41 million, or 4%, to $1.1 billion, driven by a $34 million increase in payroll and related benefits[99]. - Production company operating expenses decreased by $35 million to $35 million, compared to $70 million in the prior year, due to prior year charges related to bankruptcy and litigation[100]. - Corporate and administrative expenses were $56 million for both the 2024 and 2023 six-month periods, with non-cash stock-based compensation expenses increasing to $9 million in 2024 from $7 million in 2023[102]. - Depreciation of property and equipment totaled $72 million in the 2024 six-month period, up from $70 million in 2023, primarily due to the addition of depreciable assets[102]. - Amortization of intangible assets decreased to $63 million in the 2024 six-month period from $99 million in 2023, attributed to certain finite-lived intangible assets becoming fully amortized[102]. Interest and Debt - Interest expense increased by $9 million to $118 million, primarily due to rising interest rates on the floating rate Senior Credit Agreement[94]. - Interest expense increased by $20 million to $233 million in the 2024 six-month period, driven by higher interest rates on the floating rate Senior Credit Agreement, which rose to 8.3% from 7.6%[104]. - The company undertook refinancing activities, including amending its Senior Credit Facility to increase commitments to $680 million and extending the maturity date to December 31, 2027[87]. - As of June 30, 2024, total long-term debt includes $10 million under 2026 Notes, $700 million under 2027 Notes, $1.25 billion under 2029 Notes, $800 million under 2030 Notes, and $1.3 billion under 2031 Notes[121]. - The Senior Credit Facility has total commitments of $2.2 billion, comprising a $1.5 billion term loan facility, a $500 million term loan facility, and $200 million outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility[121]. - The company estimates approximately $507 million in debt interest payments over the twelve months following June 30, 2024[111]. - The First Lien Leverage Ratio stands at 3.21, below the maximum permitted incurrence of 4.00 to 1.00[120]. Cash Flow - Net cash provided by operating activities was $86 million in the 2024 six-month period, a decrease of $373 million compared to $459 million in 2023, primarily due to changes in working capital accounts[108]. - Net cash provided by investing activities was $50 million in the 2024 six-month period, compared to a net cash used of $187 million in 2023, largely due to decreased purchases of property and equipment[109]. - Net cash used in financing activities was $82 million in the 2024 six-month period, significantly lower than $297 million in 2023, with $1.25 billion issued in 2029 Notes and $500 million in the 2024 Term Loan[110]. Taxation - The effective income tax rate for the 2024 six-month period was 26%, up from 18% in 2023, with an income tax expense of $38 million recognized in 2024[106]. - Federal and state income tax payments made in the first half of 2024 totaled $85 million, with anticipated payments for the remainder of 2024 ranging from $92 million to $102 million[125]. - As of June 30, 2024, the company has approximately $282 million in state operating loss carryforwards, with an estimated $201 million not expected to be utilized due to limitations[125]. Market Presence and Future Expectations - The company operates in 113 television markets, reaching approximately 36% of U.S. television households, with a significant presence in the Hispanic market[82]. - Political advertising spending is expected to peak in the fourth quarter of election years, contributing to revenue fluctuations[85]. - Routine capital expenditures for the remainder of 2024 are expected to be between $54 million and $64 million, with Assembly Atlanta capital expenditures projected at approximately $21 million[123]. - The company expects to receive approximately $25 million from Assembly Atlanta CID incentive payments for the remainder of 2024[123]. - The market risk profile as of June 30, 2024, has not materially changed since December 31, 2023[129]. Other Financial Activities - The company recognized a gain of $110 million from the sale of its investment in BMI during the 2024 six-month period[103]. - A non-cash loss on disposal of $14 million is expected from the sale of television stations KCWY and KGWN, completed on July 1, 2024[124]. - The company was in compliance with all covenants in its debt agreements as of June 30, 2024[121].
Gray Television(GTN_A) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Results
2024-08-08 10:15
Revenue Performance - Total revenue for Q2 2024 was $826 million, a 2% increase from Q2 2023[9] - Core advertising revenue in Q2 2024 was $373 million, a decrease of $6 million or 2% from Q2 2023[9] - Political advertising revenue in Q2 2024 was $47 million, an increase of 292% from Q2 2023[9] - Total revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $826 million, a 1.6% increase from $813 million in the same period of 2023[20] - Core advertising revenue increased by 1% to $745 million compared to $736 million in 2023, while political advertising surged by 270% to $74 million from $20 million[16] - Total broadcasting revenue rose by 2% to $1,607 million from $1,580 million year-over-year[16] Net Income and Earnings - Net income for Q2 2024 was $22 million, compared to $4 million in Q2 2023[9] - Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $22 million, a significant increase of 450% from a net income of $4 million in the same period of 2023[15] - The company reported a basic net income per share of $0.09 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a loss of $0.10 per share in the same period of 2023[20] - Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $110 million, a decrease from $161 million in the same period of 2022, representing a decline of 31.7%[27] Adjusted EBITDA - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2024 was $225 million, essentially unchanged from Q2 2023[9] - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $225 million, down 1% from $227 million in 2023[15] - Adjusted EBITDA for the same period was $422 million, down 24% from $555 million in 2022[27] Operating Expenses - Total operating expenses for Q2 2024 were $607 million, with station expenses $8 million below the low end of guidance[5] - Total broadcasting expenses increased by 2% to $565 million from $552 million year-over-year[20] - Total operating expenses before depreciation and amortization were $674 million, down from $694 million in the same period of 2023[20] - Corporate and administrative expenses decreased by 7% to $28 million from $30 million in the same period of 2023[15] - The company incurred transaction-related expenses specific to acquisitions and divestitures, impacting the comparison of operating expenses[24] Debt and Interest - The weighted average cost of debt increased to 7.7% from 6.8%[6] - Long-term debt, including the current portion, was $6,138 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to $6,160 million as of June 30, 2023[21] - Interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $118 million, compared to $109 million for the same period in 2023[25] - Interest expense increased to $233 million, compared to $160 million in the prior year, reflecting a rise of 45.6%[27] Cash Flow and Position - Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $86 million, compared to $459 million for the same period in 2023[21] - The company reported a net increase in cash of $54 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a decrease of $25 million for the same period in 2023[21] - Cash on hand as of June 30, 2024, was $75 million, up from $21 million as of June 30, 2023[21] - Cash position was reported at $(75) million, indicating a negative cash balance[28] Future Guidance - Full-year 2024 core advertising revenue is now expected to be approximately $1.525 billion, down from earlier guidance of $1.6 billion[2] - Political advertising revenue for Q3 2024 is anticipated to be in the range of $180 million to $200 million[3] Conference Call - The company will host a conference call on August 8, 2024, to discuss second quarter operating results[22]
Gray Television(GTN_A) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2024-05-07 13:18
Revenue Performance - Total revenue increased by $22 million, or 3%, to $823 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $801 million in the same period of 2023[96]. - Core advertising revenue rose by $15 million, with approximately $18 million earned from the Super Bowl broadcast on CBS channels in 2024, compared to $6 million from FOX channels in 2023[97]. - Political advertising revenue increased by $19 million, attributed to 2024 being the "on-year" of the two-year election cycle[97]. - Retransmission consent revenue decreased by $14 million due to a decline in subscriptions, partially offset by increased rates[97]. Cash Flow and Debt Management - Net cash provided by operating activities was $68 million in the 2024 three-month period, a decrease of $344 million from $412 million in the 2023 period[108]. - Net cash provided by investing activities was $80 million in the 2024 period, compared to net cash used of $95 million in the 2023 period[109]. - Long-term debt, including the current portion, was $6.154 billion as of March 31, 2024, compared to $6.160 billion as of December 31, 2023[108]. - Interest expense increased by $11 million to $115 million in the 2024 period, primarily due to rising interest rates on floating rate debt[104]. - The company anticipates approximately $438 million in debt interest payments over the twelve months following March 31, 2024[111]. - The company expects future cash flows from operations and borrowing availability to be sufficient to meet debt service obligations until at least January 2, 2026[112]. - As of March 31, 2024, total outstanding principal debt amounts to $6.206 billion, including $700 million due in 2026, $750 million due in 2027, $800 million due in 2030, and $1.3 billion due in 2031[120]. - The Adjusted Total Indebtedness, net of all cash, is reported at $6.078 billion as of March 31, 2024[118]. - The Leverage Ratio as of March 31, 2024, is 5.63, with a maximum permitted incurrence of indebtedness set at 7.00 to 1.00[118]. - The First Lien Leverage Ratio is 2.34, with a maximum permitted incurrence of 4.00 to 1.00[119]. - The company was in compliance with all required covenants under its debt obligations as of March 31, 2024[115]. Capital Expenditures and Tax Obligations - The company expects routine capital expenditures to be between $96 million and $101 million for the remainder of 2024, with an additional $33 million for Assembly Atlanta construction, offset by approximately $28 million in expected incentive payments[121]. - The company anticipates making income tax payments between $195 million and $215 million for the remainder of 2024[122]. - The Leverage Ratio Denominator, which is a significant metric for compliance with financial covenants, is calculated at $1.079 billion for the total eight quarters ended March 31, 2024[118]. - The company has approximately $282 million in state operating loss carryforwards, with an expected $201 million not utilized due to limitations[122]. - No material federal or state income tax payments were made during the first quarter of 2024[122].
Gray Television(GTN_A) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Results
2024-05-07 11:00
Revenue Performance - Total revenue for Q1 2024 was $823 million, a 3% increase from Q1 2023[9] - Core advertising revenue reached $372 million, up $15 million or 4% compared to Q1 2023[9] - Political advertising revenue surged by 238% to $27 million from $8 million in Q1 2023[17] - Total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $823 million, a 3% increase from $801 million in the same period of 2023[20] - Core advertising revenue increased by 4% to $372 million compared to $357 million in Q1 2023[17] Net Income and Earnings - Net income attributable to common stockholders was $75 million, or $0.79 per fully diluted share, compared to a loss of $44 million, or $0.48 per fully diluted share in Q1 2023[9] - Net income for Q1 2024 was $88 million, a significant recovery from a net loss of $31 million in Q1 2023, representing a 384% increase[20] - Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $88 million, compared to a net loss of $31 million in the same period of 2023[37] Adjusted EBITDA - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2024 was $197 million, reflecting a 21% increase from Q1 2023[9] - Adjusted EBITDA rose by 21% to $197 million from $163 million in the prior year[20] - Adjusted EBITDA increased to $197 million in Q1 2024, up from $163 million in Q1 2023, reflecting a growth of 20.9%[37] Expenses and Cash Flow - Broadcasting operating expenses increased by 5% to $583 million compared to $555 million in Q1 2023[20] - Cash provided by operating activities decreased to $68 million from $412 million in Q1 2023[22] - The company reported a miscellaneous expense of $110 million in Q1 2024, compared to an income of $2 million in Q1 2023[37] - Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $115 million, an increase from $104 million in Q1 2023[37] - Depreciation and amortization expenses were $36 million and $31 million, respectively, for Q1 2024[37] - The amortization of intangible assets decreased to $31 million in Q1 2024 from $49 million in Q1 2023[37] Debt and Financial Position - As of March 31, 2024, the leverage ratio was 5.63 to 1.00[14] - Long-term debt remained stable at $6.154 billion as of March 31, 2024, compared to $6.160 billion at the end of 2023[22] - Total outstanding principal debt as of March 31, 2024, was $6,206 million, with a leverage ratio of 5.63, below the maximum permitted incurrence of 7.00 to 1.00[39] - The first lien leverage ratio stood at 2.34, well within the maximum limit of 4.00 to 1.00[39] - The company authorized a $250 million debt repurchase program through December 31, 2025[7] - The revolving credit facility was increased to $625 million, with a new $552.5 million facility maturing on December 31, 2027[6] Future Outlook - Political advertising revenue is expected to be 55% to 72% higher in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2020[4] - The company anticipates total revenue for Q2 2024 to range between $828 million and $846 million[13] - The company plans to host a conference call on May 7, 2024, to discuss first-quarter operating results[27] Cash and Investments - The company reported a net increase in cash of $113 million for the quarter, compared to a decrease of $5 million in Q1 2023[22] - The company received $110 million in pre-tax cash proceeds from the sale of Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) on February 8, 2024[5] - The company incurred $19 million in property and equipment purchases during Q1 2024, consistent with Q1 2023[37] - Preferred stock dividends remained stable at $13 million for both Q1 2024 and Q1 2023[37]
Gray Television(GTN_A) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Report
2024-02-23 15:53
Revenue Performance - Total revenue for 2023 decreased by $395 million, or 11%, to $3.3 billion compared to 2022[203]. - Core advertising revenue increased by $18 million, while political advertising revenue decreased by $436 million due to 2023 being an "off-year" in the election cycle[204]. - Retransmission consent revenue increased by $36 million, attributed to higher rates despite a decrease in subscribers[204]. Expenses - Broadcasting expenses increased by $103 million, or 5%, to $2.3 billion in 2023 compared to 2022[203]. - Corporate and administrative expenses rose by $8 million, or 8%, to $112 million in 2023, primarily due to increased compensation and professional services costs[205]. - Depreciation of property and equipment totaled $145 million in 2023, up from $129 million in 2022[206]. - Interest expense increased by $86 million, or 24%, to $440 million in 2023 compared to 2022, with the average interest rate on outstanding debt rising to 6.5% from 5.1%[210]. Impairment and Losses - A non-cash charge of $43 million was recorded for impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets due to the bankruptcy of Diamond[207]. - The company recognized a loss on disposal of assets of $21 million in 2023, compared to a gain of $2 million in 2022[208]. - Total impairment charges for investments were $29 million in 2023, compared to $18 million in 2022[209]. - In 2023, the company recorded a non-cash charge of $43 million for impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets due to the bankruptcy of Diamond Sports Group, LLC[250]. Cash Flow and Investments - Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $181 million to $648 million in 2023, primarily due to a decrease in net income of $531 million[216]. - Net cash used in investing activities decreased by $212 million to $291 million in 2023, attributed to reduced cash for property and equipment purchases and increased cash from the sale of a television station[217]. - Net cash used in financing activities decreased by $57 million to $397 million in 2023, with $310 million used for long-term debt pre-payments[218]. Debt and Financing - Long-term debt, including current portion, decreased to $6.16 billion in 2023 from $6.46 billion in 2022[215]. - The company entered into a second amendment to its Senior Credit Facility, increasing commitments by $125 million to a total of $625 million and extending the maturity date of a $552.5 million tranche to December 31, 2027[234]. - The recorded amount of long-term debt, including the current portion, was $6.2 billion as of December 31, 2023, down from $6.5 billion in 2022[263]. Future Expectations and Plans - Capital expenditures for 2024 are expected to range between $115 million to $120 million, including approximately $21 million related to the Assembly Atlanta project[227]. - An exchange of television stations is expected to close in the second quarter of 2024, involving no additional cash consideration[232]. - The company plans to hire Jeff Gignac as the new Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1, 2024, following the retirement of Jim Ryan[235]. Tax and Operating Losses - Effective income tax rate decreased to 7% in 2023 from 26% in 2022, with estimated income tax payments for 2024 expected to be between $190 million and $210 million[211]. - As of December 31, 2023, the company had approximately $299 million in various state operating loss carryforwards, with an expectation that about one-third will be utilized[258]. Risk Management - The company expects to manage economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk, primarily through the management of debt funding[260]. - The company entered into interest rate caps with a combined fixed notional value of approximately $2.6 billion, limiting annual interest on variable rate debt to a maximum one-month SOFR rate of 5 percent[261]. - A 100 basis point increase in market interest rates would have increased interest expense and decreased income before income taxes by $7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023[261]. Asset Valuation - The recorded value of broadcast licenses as of December 31, 2023, was $5.3 billion, and the recorded value of goodwill was $2.6 billion, down from $2.7 billion in 2022[248]. - The company performed qualitative assessments for 59 broadcast licenses and three reporting units in 2023, concluding that all evaluated licenses were not impaired[242]. - The company has historically used discounted cash flow and market multiple approaches to estimate the fair value of its reporting units[246].
Gray Television(GTN_A) - 2023 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2023-11-08 17:56
Revenue Performance - Total revenue decreased by $106 million, or 12%, to $803 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022[93]. - For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, total revenue decreased by $187 million, or 7%, to $2.4 billion from $2.6 billion in the same period in 2022[101]. - Core advertising revenue increased by $4 million, or 1%, to $1.1 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2023[93]. - Political advertising revenue decreased by $118 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, contributing to the overall revenue decline[93]. - Core advertising revenue increased by $9 million or 1%, with Super Bowl revenue decreasing from $13 million in 2022 to $6 million in 2023[105]. - Political advertising revenue decreased significantly by $214 million[105]. - Retransmission consent revenue increased by $10 million, or 3%, during the three months ended September 30, 2023, due to higher rates[93]. - Retransmission consent revenue rose by $24 million or 2%, despite a decrease in subscribers[105]. Expenses and Financial Charges - Broadcasting expenses increased by $69 million to $1.7 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2023[101]. - Production company operating expenses increased by approximately $32 million to $88 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023[101]. - Interest expense increased by $17 million, or 18%, to $111 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, primarily due to higher average interest rates[99]. - Interest expense increased by $70 million or 28%, reaching $324 million, with the average interest rate on outstanding debt rising to 6.5% from 4.8%[107]. - The average interest rate on outstanding debt increased to 6.6% in the 2023 three-month period compared to 5.3% in the 2022 three-month period[99]. - A non-cash charge of $43 million was recorded for impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets due to the bankruptcy of a counterparty[104]. Cash Flow and Debt - Net cash provided by operating activities was $565 million in 2023, down from $596 million in 2022, primarily due to a decrease in net income[110]. - Net cash used in investing activities decreased to $259 million in 2023 from $362 million in 2022, attributed to cash received from a quasi-governmental authority[111]. - Net cash used in financing activities increased to approximately $346 million in 2023 from $279 million in 2022, with $281 million used for long-term debt pre-payments[112]. - As of September 30, 2023, long-term debt was $6.186 billion, with total commitments under the 2019 Senior Credit Facility at $3.2 billion[115]. Capital Expenditures and Transactions - The company expects routine capital expenditures to be between $35 million and $40 million for the remainder of 2023, with Assembly Atlanta construction expenditures estimated at $20 million to $25 million[116]. - A completed transaction on May 1, 2023, involved the sale of television station KNIN for $6 million and the purchase of WPGA for $6 million, resulting in a loss of approximately $14 million[117].
Gray Television(GTN_A) - 2023 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2023-08-04 17:43
Revenue Performance - Total revenue decreased by $81 million, or 5%, to $1.6 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022[100]. - Core advertising revenue increased by $5 million despite a decrease in Super Bowl-related revenue from $13 million in 2022 to $6 million in 2023[101]. - Retransmission consent revenue increased by $14 million due to higher rates, partially offset by a decrease in subscribers[101]. - Political advertising revenue decreased by $96 million, reflecting the "off-year" of the two-year election cycle[101]. Expenses - Broadcasting expenses increased by $49 million, or 5%, to $1.1 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2023[102]. - Interest expense rose by $53 million to $213 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, due to higher average interest rates[106]. - Average interest rate on outstanding debt increased to 6.5% in the 2023 six-month period from 4.5% in the 2022 period[106]. - Corporate and administrative expenses increased by $3 million, or 6%, to $56 million in the 2023 six-month period[103]. - Depreciation of property and equipment totaled $70 million for the 2023 six-month period, up from $63 million in 2022[104]. - Loss on disposal of assets was $26 million in the 2023 six-month period, primarily related to the sale of television station KNIN[105]. Cash Flow - Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $459 million in the first half of 2023, up from $330 million in the same period of 2022, representing a 39% increase[108]. - Net cash used in investing activities decreased to $187 million in the first half of 2023 from $201 million in 2022, a reduction of approximately 7%[109]. - Net cash used in financing activities rose to $297 million in the first half of 2023, compared to $156 million in 2022, marking an increase of 90%[110]. Debt and Capital Expenditures - As of June 30, 2023, long-term debt totaled $6.212 billion, down from $6.455 billion as of December 31, 2022[114]. - The company expects routine capital expenditures to be between $60 million and $65 million for the remainder of 2023, with Assembly Atlanta construction expenditures estimated at $25 million to $30 million[115]. - The company completed a transaction on May 1, 2023, selling KNIN for $6 million and acquiring WPGA for $6 million, resulting in a loss of approximately $14 million[116]. - The company estimates it will make approximately $444 million in debt interest payments over the next twelve months[111]. Tax and Impairment - The company anticipates making federal or state income tax payments between $14 million and $22 million for the remainder of 2023[117]. - The company expects to record a pre-tax non-cash charge of $33 million to $43 million for impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets in Q3 2023 due to recent agreements following Diamond's bankruptcy[118]. Credit Facility - The company has $444 million available under its revolving credit facility as of June 30, 2023[114].
Gray Television(GTN_A) - 2023 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2023-05-05 16:39
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark one) ☒ Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 or ☐ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from _________ to _________ . Commission file number: 1-13796 Gray Television, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdic ...
Gray Television(GTN_A) - 2022 Q4 - Annual Report
2023-02-24 17:15
Revenue and Advertising - Total revenue for 2022 increased by approximately $1.3 billion, or 52%, to $3.7 billion compared to 2021, primarily due to acquisitions[197] - Core advertising revenue for 2022 was $1.496 billion, contributing 41% to total revenue, while political advertising revenue surged to $515 million, representing 14% of total revenue[196] Expenses and Operating Costs - Broadcasting operating expenses increased by $617 million, or 40%, to $2.2 billion in 2022, largely driven by the acquired television stations[198] - Non-payroll broadcast operating expenses increased by approximately $38 million, with retransmission expenses rising by $33 million[198] - Production company operating expenses increased by approximately $21 million in 2022 to $83 million, driven by increased business activity and costs related to Assembly Atlanta[200] - Interest expense increased by $149 million, or 73%, to $354 million in 2022 due to additional borrowings of $1.5 billion and the issuance of $1.3 billion of 2031 Notes[204] Acquisitions and Transactions - The company completed the acquisition of Meredith for $2.8 billion, adding 17 television stations in 12 local markets[190] - Transaction-related expenses for 2022 totaled $8 million, a decrease from $81 million in 2021, reflecting reduced professional services costs[188] - On February 15, 2023, the company announced a transaction to sell television station KNIN for $6 million and purchase WPGA for $6 million, pending regulatory approvals[222] Cash Flow and Financing Activities - Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $529 million to $829 million in 2022, driven by a $365 million increase in net income and a $117 million increase in non-cash expenses[207] - Net cash used in investing activities was $503 million in 2022, significantly lower than $3.5 billion in 2021, primarily due to reduced cash used for acquisitions[208] - Net cash used in financing activities was $454 million in 2022, compared to net cash provided of $2.7 billion in 2021, largely due to voluntary and required payments of $315 million under the Senior Credit Facility[209] Debt and Financial Position - Long-term debt decreased to $6.455 billion in 2022 from $6.755 billion in 2021, with cash on hand dropping to $61 million from $189 million[206] - The fair value of long-term debt was estimated at $5.7 billion as of December 31, 2022, compared to $6.9 billion in 2021[251] - A 100 basis point change in market interest rates would affect interest expense by approximately $30 million for the year ended December 31, 2022[250] - The company aims to manage interest rate risk while maintaining financial flexibility and complying with covenant requirements in financing agreements[252] Asset Valuation and Impairment - As of December 31, 2022, the recorded value of broadcast licenses was $5.3 billion, and goodwill was $2.7 billion, up from $2.6 billion in 2021[240] - In 2022, the company performed qualitative assessments for 57 broadcast licenses and three reporting units, concluding that all were not impaired[233] - The company utilized a discounted cash flow model to estimate the fair value of broadcast licenses, considering market conditions and competition[236] - For the annual goodwill impairment test in 2022, the fair values of reporting units exceeded their carrying values, indicating no impairment[237] Tax and Future Expectations - Effective income tax rate decreased to 26% in 2022 from 46% in 2021, with estimated income tax payments for 2023 expected to be between $90 million and $110 million[205] - The company has approximately $344 million in state operating loss carryforwards, with an expectation that one-third will be utilized[247] - Capital expenditures for 2023 are expected to range between $105 million to $115 million, with net capital expenditures related to the Assembly Atlanta project estimated at $70 million to $75 million[217] Financial Instruments and Risk Management - A three-year $300 million revolving accounts receivable securitization facility was established on February 23, 2023, to provide additional liquidity[223] - Interest rate caps with a notional value of approximately $2.6 billion were entered into to mitigate interest rate risk on variable rate debt[227] - The company has ascribed approximately $14 million and $136 million of value to network affiliations for acquisitions in 2022 and 2021, respectively[243]