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Urban One, Inc. (NASDAQ: UONEK) generates a steady flow of news as a diversified media company focused on Black Americans and urban consumers in the United States. News about Urban One often centers on its financial performance, capital structure decisions and developments across its television, radio, digital and syndicated audio segments.
Regular earnings releases provide detail on net revenue, operating income or loss, broadcast and digital operating income and Adjusted EBITDA for the Radio Broadcasting, Reach Media, Digital and Cable Television segments. These updates also describe trends in areas such as core radio advertising, cable TV advertising, affiliate revenue, digital advertising demand and segment-level performance.
Urban One’s news flow also includes announcements related to its debt and capital management. In 2025, the company reported repurchases of portions of its 7.375% senior secured notes due 2028 and launched offers to exchange these notes for new senior secured notes, purchase a portion of the existing notes for cash and issue new first lien senior secured notes. Related press releases describe the structure of these offers, participation levels and associated consent solicitations to amend the existing notes indenture.
Beyond financial and capital markets updates, Urban One issues news on research and cultural initiatives. For example, the company announced its Cultural ROI Study, “Influence to Impact: Black Culture’s Role in Brand Growth,” which examines Black cultural influence and brand trust. Investors and observers following UONEK news can expect coverage of quarterly results, conference call schedules, debt transactions, governance developments and research efforts tied to the company’s focus on Black and urban audiences.
Urban One reported its Q2 2024 results, showing a 9.2% decrease in net revenues to $117.7 million compared to Q2 2023. The company reported an operating loss of $60.4 million, down from $9.7 million operating income in Q2 2023. Broadcast and digital operating income fell 27.7% to $34.2 million. Net loss was $45.4 million or $(0.94) per share, compared to net income of $70.4 million or $1.48 per share in Q2 2023. Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $28.4 million from $37.5 million last year.
CEO Alfred C. Liggins III noted improvements in national radio revenues offset by weaker local revenues. Q3 core radio revenue is pacing down 6.9% same-station, but up 7.0% overall including political advertising. The cable TV business faces subscriber churn and audience delivery challenges. Urban One repurchased $35.5 million of 2028 notes at 78.0% and ended Q2 with $132.4 million in cash.
Urban One, Inc. (NASDAQ: UONEK; UONE) has announced a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2024 financial results. The call is scheduled for Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. EDT. U.S. callers can dial toll-free 1-897-226-8189, while international callers can dial (+1) 409-207-6980. The Access Code is 9822633.
A replay of the conference call will be available from 5:00 p.m. EDT August 8, 2024, until 12:00 a.m. EDT August 15, 2024. The replay Access Code is 1733886. Live audio and a replay will also be accessible on Urban One's corporate website at www.urban1.com for seven days after the call.
Urban One NASDAQ: UONEK; UONE has announced its Second Quarter 2024 Results Conference Call, scheduled for Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. EDT. This announcement includes a correction to the previously issued press release, updating the U.S. toll-free call-in number to 1-877-226-8189.
Key details for participants:
- U.S. callers: Toll-free 1-877-226-8189
- International callers: Direct (+1) 409-207-6980
- Access Code: 9822633
A replay will be available from 5:00 p.m. EDT August 8, 2024, until 12:00 a.m. EDT August 15, 2024. Replay access numbers are 1-866-207-1041 (U.S.) and (+1) 402-970-0847 (International), with Access Code 1733886. Live audio and replay will also be accessible on Urban One's website at www.urban1.com for seven days after the call.
iONE Digital's NewsOne.com has launched a new digital series, 'The Black Ballot,' that examines the Black vote's history and influence since the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Released every Tuesday until Election Day, the series features commentary from high-profile figures like Don Lemon, Joy-Ann Reid, Tarana Burke, and Dr. Cornel West.
'The Black Ballot' delves into the evolving political landscape, race relations, and the Supreme Court's role, highlighting the impact of each American President's policies on African American communities. Each episode presents a chronological exploration of the Black vote's journey, providing context and lessons for today's political climate.
Featuring voices of activists, historians, and political leaders, this series aims to educate and inform viewers about the systemic forces shaping voting rights and political engagement.
Urban One (NASDAQ: UONE) reported a net revenue of $477.7 million for FY 2023, a decline of 1.4% compared to 2022. The company experienced an operating loss of $31.6 million, a significant drop from the $91.1 million operating income in 2022. Broadcast and digital operating income decreased by 16.5% to $168.4 million. Net income fell to $2.1 million, or $0.04 per share, down from $34.3 million or $0.70 per share in 2022. Adjusted EBITDA for FY 2023 was $128.4 million, down from $165.2 million in 2022.
For Q1 2024, net revenue was $104.4 million, a 5.0% decrease from Q1 2023. Operating income rose to $12.9 million from $8.1 million. Net income improved to $7.5 million, or $0.15 per share, compared to a $2.9 million loss in Q1 2023. Adjusted EBITDA was $21.5 million, down from $30.3 million in Q1 2023.
CEO Alfred C. Liggins III noted a drop in radio division revenue due to reduced political advertising and highlighted industry-wide concerns about cable TV subscriber churn. Despite these challenges, the company remains optimistic about future political advertising revenue.
Urban One (NASDAQ: UONEK; UONE) has announced a conference call for investors and analysts to discuss the results of the fourth fiscal quarter of 2023 and the first fiscal quarter of 2024. The call is scheduled for June 10, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. EDT. U.S. participants can dial 1-844-291-5494, while international callers can use +1-409-207-6995 with Access Code 9666446. A replay of the call will be available on the same day from 7:30 p.m. EDT until June 17, 2024, by dialing 1-866-207-1041 or +1-402-970-0847 with Access Code 1372800. Additionally, the live audio and replay will be accessible on Urban One's website.
Urban One, Inc. (UONE) announced on May 24, 2024, that it received a second delinquency notification from Nasdaq on May 23, 2024. This notice is due to the failure to file the Q1 2024 Form 10-Q on time, adding to the previously unfiled 2023 Form 10-K. The company must file these documents by June 7, 2024, or submit a compliance plan to Nasdaq. If accepted, the plan might extend the deadline to September 30, 2024. Urban One is working to meet the June 7 deadline to avoid the need for a formal plan. Currently, there is no immediate impact on the stock's Nasdaq listing, but failure to comply could lead to delisting.
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