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Entravision(EVC) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - On a consolidated basis, revenue increased by 24% to $120 million in Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024 [3] - The company reported an operating loss of $9 million in Q3 2025, down from an operating profit of $8 million in Q3 2024, primarily due to restructuring costs and impairment charges [3][15] - The overall operating loss included a non-cash impairment charge of $5.7 million and restructuring costs of $3.2 million [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Media segment revenue declined by 26% to $44.5 million in Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024, attributed to lower political revenue and weaker national advertising [4][9] - Advertising Technology and Services (ATS) segment revenue more than doubled to $76.1 million in Q3 2025, reflecting a 104% increase compared to Q3 2024 [5][10] - ATS operating profit was nearly $10 million in Q3 2025, significantly higher than the previous year, with a 378% increase [6][13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The media business faced challenges due to advertiser uncertainty and the absence of significant political advertising in 2025, which was present in 2024 [9] - The ATS segment experienced exceptional performance with a sequential revenue growth of 38% from Q2 to Q3 2025 [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on increasing local sales capacity and expanding digital sales operations in the media segment [5][7] - In the ATS segment, investments are being made to enhance technology and build AI capabilities, alongside increasing sales capacity [6][8] - The company aims to optimize its organizational structure and reduce expenses to align with revenue growth [10][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the need for improvement in operating performance and profitability, particularly in the media business [3] - The company is positioning itself for a strong political spending environment in 2026, emphasizing the importance of the Latino vote in upcoming elections [19][20] - Management expressed optimism about the future, particularly regarding political advertising opportunities and ongoing discussions to renew the affiliation agreement with TelevisaUnivision [22] Other Important Information - Corporate expenses decreased by 9% to $6.3 million in Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024, with a year-to-date reduction of $9.5 million [16] - The company maintained a strong balance sheet with over $66 million in cash and marketable securities at the end of Q3 2025 [16] - Total debt payments of $15 million were made during 2025, reducing credit facility indebtedness to approximately $173 million [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you comment on the outlook for political revenue in 2026? - Management is positioning for a strong political spending environment in 2026, highlighting the critical role of the Latino vote in key congressional races [19][20] Question: What's the status of renewing the affiliation agreement with TelevisaUnivision? - The affiliation agreement runs through December 31, 2026, and discussions for renewal are ongoing [21][22]