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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, Inc. (NASDAQ: UONEK; UONE) is set to hold a conference call on November 4, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. EDT to discuss its third fiscal quarter results. U.S. participants can join by calling 1-877-336-4436, while international callers can dial (+1) 234-720-6984. A replay will be accessible from 1:00 p.m. EDT on November 4 to 12:00 a.m. EDT on November 8, 2021. The live call and replay will also be available on Urban One's corporate website.
Urban One reported strong financial results for Q2 2021, with net revenue at approximately $107.6 million, a 41.6% increase year-over-year. Operating income reached $37.9 million, up from $20.4 million in Q2 2020. Net income surged to $17.9 million or $0.36 per share versus $1.4 million or $0.03 per share last year. Adjusted EBITDA climbed to $44.8 million, marking an 82.4% increase. The company sees robust demand in radio and digital advertising, forecasting FY21 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to mid-$130 million.
Urban One, Inc. (NASDAQ: UONEK; UONE) will hold a conference call on August 5, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. EDT to discuss its second fiscal quarter results. U.S. callers can participate by dialing 1-877-226-8163 while international callers may use (+1) 234-720-6983. A replay will be available after the call until midnight EDT on August 8, 2021. Callers can access the replay using 1-866-207-1041 for U.S. and (+1) 402-970-0847 for international. Urban One operates as the largest diversified media company targeting Black Americans, owning multiple television and radio stations.
Urban One, Inc. (NASDAQ: UONEK and UONE) reported its Q1 2021 results, showing net revenue of $91.4 million, a 3.6% decline from Q1 2020. Operating income improved to $23.8 million compared to a loss of $27.3 million a year prior, while net income reached $7,000 or $0.00 per share, versus a loss of $23.2 million or $0.51 per share in 2020. Adjusted EBITDA was approximately $28.8 million, down 10.8% year over year. Core radio advertising fell 13.7%, but digital revenues surged 64.6%. The company anticipates further improvements in Q2, with core radio pacing up over 70% in April.
Urban One will host a conference call on May 12, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. EDT to discuss its first fiscal quarter 2021 results. U.S. callers can dial 1-844-291-6362, while international participants may call (+1) 234-720-6995 with access code 9323973. A replay will be available from 1:00 p.m. EDT on May 12 until 12:00 a.m. EDT on May 15. The company cautions that forward-looking statements in this release involve risks that could cause actual results to differ significantly from expectations.
Urban One reported a strong Q4 2020 performance with net revenue rising to approximately $113.5 million, a 7.3% increase year-over-year. Broadcast and digital operating income soared to $51.9 million, up 51.3%. The company achieved a net income of $26.4 million or $0.58 per share, bouncing back from a net loss of $7.9 million in Q4 2019. Adjusted EBITDA also increased significantly to $41.7 million. Liquidity remained robust with a cash balance of $73.9 million.
Urban One will host a conference call on March 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. EDT to discuss its 2020 fiscal year results. Investors can join by calling 1-844-291-6362 (U.S.) or (+1) 234-720-6995 (international) with access code 9323973. A replay of the call will be available from 1:00 p.m. EDT on March 18 until 12:00 a.m. EDT on March 21. The call will also be streamed on Urban One's website for seven days. Cautionary notes about forward-looking statements are included in the release.
Urban One priced an offering of $825 million in 7.375% senior secured notes due 2028, aimed at qualified institutional buyers. The offering is expected to close around January 25, 2021. Proceeds will be used to repay existing loans and notes, including the 8.750% Senior Secured Notes due December 2022. The notes will be unsecured and not registered under the Securities Act, limiting their sale in the U.S. This move aims to enhance financial stability by refinancing debt.
Urban One has announced the launch of an offering of $825 million in senior secured notes due 2028. These notes will be guaranteed by certain restricted subsidiaries and secured by priority collateral. Proceeds will be used to repay existing loans and redeem senior secured notes due in 2022. The offering is exempt from registration under the Securities Act and will only be sold to qualified institutional buyers. This move aims to streamline debt obligations and improve financial stability.
Urban One, Inc. (NASDAQ: UONE, UONEK) released preliminary financial results for Q4 and full year 2020. The company projects Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA between $137 million and $139 million, marking a 2.6% to 4.1% increase from 2019. However, full-year Consolidated Net Revenues are estimated at $373 million to $377 million, reflecting a decline of 13.7% to 14.6% year-over-year. Fourth-quarter net revenues are projected to be between $110 million and $114 million, a year-over-year increase of 3.9% to 7.7%. The radio segment benefited from political advertising, while digital EBITDA reached $4 million.