# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001058623
**File Stem:** 0001058623-23-000011
**Filing Date:** 2023-2
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001058623-23-000011.hdr.sgml**: 20230223

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001058623-23-000011

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 29

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230223

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230223

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230223

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** CUMULUS MEDIA INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001058623
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** RADIO BROADCASTING STATIONS [4832]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 364159663
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-38108
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23656027

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 3280 PEACHTREE ROAD N.W.
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 2300
- **CITY:** ATLANTA
- **STATE:** GA
- **ZIP:** 30305
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 4049490700

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 3280 PEACHTREE ROAD N.W.
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 2300
- **CITY:** ATLANTA
- **STATE:** GA
- **ZIP:** 30305

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**UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 8-K** 

**CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 23, 2023**

**____________________________**

**Cumulus Media Inc.**

**(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)**

**____________________________**

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| Delaware |  | 001-38108 | 001-38108 |  | 82-5134717 |
| (State or other jurisdiction <br>of incorporation) |  | (Commission File Number) | (Commission File Number) |  | (IRS employer <br>Identification No.) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;780 Johnson Ferry Road NE, Suite 500 | Atlanta | GA |  | 30342 | 30342 |
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| Registrant's telephone number, including area code | Registrant's telephone number, including area code | (404) | <u>949-0700</u> | <u>949-0700</u> |  |
| n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) | (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) | (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) | (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) | (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) | (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Class A common stock | CMLS | Nasdaq Global Market |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

**Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure**.

On February 23, 2023 Cumulus Media Inc. (the "Company") posted an investor presentation to the Investor Relations section of its website www.cumulusmedia.com. The Company may use the investor presentation, with possible modifications from time to time, in conversations with investors, analysts and others. A copy of the investor presentation is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

The information contained in this Item 7.01 of this current report on Form 8-K and in the accompanying Exhibit 99.1 incorporated by reference herein shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference to such filing. This information, including the Exhibit 99.1 hereto, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.

**Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

Exhibits.

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| **<u>Number</u>** | **<u>Exhibit</u>** |
| <u>[99.1](fy2022_earningsdeckxvfin.htm)</u> | Investor Presentation |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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| | | Cumulus Media Inc. | Cumulus Media Inc. |
| | | By: | /s/ Francisco J. Lopez-Balboa |
| | | | Name: Francisco J. Lopez-Balboa |
| | | | Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer |
| Date: | February 23, 2023 |  |  |

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## Exhibit 99.1

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FY 2022 Investor Update February 2023

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SAFE HARBOR STATEMENTS Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements in this presentation may constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. Such statements are statements other than historical fact and relate to our intent, belief or current expectations, primarily with respect to our future operating, financial and strategic performance. These statements generally are accompanied by words such as "intend," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "project," "target," "plan," "expect," "will," "should," "would" or similar statements. Any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from those contained in or implied by the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties relating to continued uncertain financial and economic conditions; our achievement of certain expected revenue results, including as a result of factors or events that are unexpected or otherwise outside of our control; our ability to generate sufficient cash flows to service our debt and other obligations and our ability to access capital, including debt or equity; general economic or business conditions affecting the radio broadcasting industry which may be less favorable than expected, decreasing spending by advertisers; changes in market conditions which could impair our intangible assets and the effects of any material impairment of our intangible assets; our ability to execute our business plan and strategy; our ability to attract, motivate and/or retain key executives and associates; increased competition in the radio broadcasting industry and our ability to respond to changes in technology in order to remain competitive; shift in population, demographics, audience tastes and listening preferences; disruptions or security breaches of our information technology infrastructure; the impact of current, pending or future legislation and regulations, antitrust considerations, and pending or future litigation or claims; changes in regulatory or legislative policies or actions or in regulatory bodies; changes in uncertain tax positions and tax rates; changes in the financial markets; changes in capital expenditure requirements; changes in interest rates; or the possibility that we may be unable to achieve any expected cost-saving or operational synergies in connection with any acquisitions or business improvement initiatives, or achieve them within the expected time periods. We are subject to additional risks and uncertainties described in our quarterly and annual reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections contained therein. Many of these risks and uncertainties are beyond our control, and the unexpected occurrence or failure to occur of any such events or matter could significantly alter our actual results or our operations or financial condition. Cumulus Media Inc. assumes no responsibility to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Non-GAAP Measures: In addition to U.S. GAAP financial measures, this presentation includes certain non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures are in addition to, and not a substitute for or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may differ from non-GAAP measures used by other companies in our industry. The Company considers these non-GAAP financial measures to be important because they provide useful measures of the operating performance of the Company, exclusive of unusual events, as well as factors that do not directly affect what we consider to be our core operating performance. Non-GAAP results are presented for supplemental informational purposes only for understanding the Company's operating results and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP and may differ from similar measures presented by other companies. With respect to our forward-looking guidance, no reconciliation between a non-GAAP measure to the closest corresponding GAAP measure is included because we are unable to quantify certain amounts that would be required to be included in the GAAP measure without unreasonable efforts, and we believe such reconciliations would imply a degree of precision that would be confusing or misleading to investors. In particular, a reconciliation of forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA to the closest corresponding GAAP measure is not available without unreasonable efforts on a forward-looking basis due to the high variability, complexity and low visibility with respect to the amounts required to reconcile such measure. The unavailable information could have a significant impact on the company's future financial results. All reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure are set forth in the Appendix to this presentation. 2

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FULL YEAR 2022 EARNINGS KEY HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED STRONG EXECUTION OF STRATEGIC PLAN RESULTING IN SOLID FINANCIAL RESULTS DESPITE GROWING MACROECONOMIC HEADWINDS CAPITAL ALLOCATION STRATEGY INCLUDING DEBT REDUCTION & RETURN OF CAPITAL +4.0% Total Revenue Growth (driven by growth in digital, political and local) +12.2% Digital Revenue Growth (with digital now representing 15% of revenue, up from 7% in 2019) +23.1% Adjusted EBITDA Growth (from $134.9 mm to $166.0 mm) 3 $86.5M Debt Repurchased ($74.0 mm retired through open market repurchases at average price of 93.9% of par) $31.8M Shares Repurchased (~12% of 12/31/21 shares outstanding; $18.2 mm capacity remaining under authorization) $78.5M Cash from Operations (in addition to $69 mm in 2021 and $33 mm in 2020) ~270bps Adjusted EBITDA Margin Improvement 3.7x Net Leverage Ratio (down from 4.7x at 12/31/21, lowest in a decade and best among peers) Continued Focus on <3.5x Long-Term Net Leverage Target NOTE: Growth rates and margin improvement noted above are 2022 vs. 2021 periods. Reconciliations to Non-GAAP metrics, including Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin and Net Leverage, can be found in the appendix beginning on page 10

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2020 2021 2022 $815 $916 $954 STRATEGY EXECUTION & POST-PANDEMIC RECOVERY DELIVERING STRONG FINANCIAL RESULTS TOTAL REVENUE ($ MM) $82 $135 $166 2020 2021 2022 ADJUSTED EBITDA ($ MM) +17% Growth +19% (ex-political) +102% Growth +155% (ex-political) Margin 10.1% Margin 14.7% Margin 17.4% 4 NOTE: Reconciliations to Non-GAAP metrics, including Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin, can be found in the appendix beginning on page 10

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$711 $629 $612 YE 2020 YE 2021 YE 2022 8.7x 4.7x 3.7x < 3.5x CONTINUED FOCUS ON DE-LEVERAGING PROVIDING SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL FLEXIBILITY Long-term Target Net Leverage Ratio Cash $272 $177 $107 NET DEBT AND NET LEVERAGE ($ MM) DELIVERY OF SUBSTANTIAL & ONGOING DE-LEVERAGING FOCUS ON RETURN OF CAPITAL AND DEBT PAYDOWN SIGNIFICANT ADDITIONAL LIQUIDITY Achieved net debt reduction of ~$650 mm (~50% of outstanding amount) since June 2018 Repurchased $31.8 mm of common shares in 2022 with $18.2 mm additional capacity under previously announced authorization for share repurchases 2022 debt paydown of $86.5 mm, $74.0 mm of which paid down at average price of 93.9% of par Cash of $107 mm and availability under ABL facility of $95 mm as of 12/31/22 to further execute multi- pronged capital allocation strategy 5 Target NOTE: Reconciliations to Non-GAAP metrics, including Net Leverage, can be found in the appendix beginning on page 10

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$50 mm Share Repurchase Program Enhancing Shareholder Returns → $31.8 mm of Repurchases Through Q4 2022 \| $18.2 mm Authorization Remaining Substantial Fixed Cost Reductions Providing Enhanced Operating Leverage → ~$90 mm of Fixed Cost Reductions Versus 2019 Delivery of Adjusted EBITDA Growth Despite Challenging Macroeconomic Environment → FY 2022 Adjusted EBITDA of $166 mm (+23%) \| Margin Expansion of ~270 bps Substantial Additional Liquidity Resulting in Continued Capital Allocation Optionality → Year-End Liquidity of >$200 mm \| Flexibility for Accretive M&A and Internal Investments Audio-First Media Strategy with Fast-Growing Digital Businesses Driving Sustainable Growth → Digital Revenue +12% \| Digital Marketing Services +16%, Streaming 12%, Podcasting +11% Continued Cash Flow Generation Resulting in Consistent De-Leveraging Profile → Year-End Net Leverage of 3.7x, Down from 4.7x at 2021 Year End \| <3.5x Long-Term Target CUMULUS MEDIA 2022 INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS 6 NOTE: Reconciliations to Non-GAAP metrics, including Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin and Net Leverage, can be found in the appendix beginning on page 10

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Appendix: Company Overview

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AN AUDIO-FIRST MEDIA COMPANY and delivering highly efficient TRADITIONAL + DIGITAL advertising & marketing SOLUTIONS… connecting tens of thousands of BUSINESSES… Captivating LISTENERS with engaging, multi-platform audio content in every community in the U.S…. with 250+ million potential CUSTOMERS 8

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CUMULUS MEDIA AT A GLANCE 404 Stations in 85 Markets #1 Network with ~9,400 Affiliates 1.5B+ Annual Podcast Downloads ~5.0B Annualized Streaming Impressions 3K+ Digital Marketing Services Clients STREAMING NETWORK 9 Sports Kevin Harlan Greg McElroyRich Eisen LEADING TALENT & BRANDS News/Talk John Phillips Steve Cochran Rich Valdés Hallerin Hilton Hill Larry O'Connor Pete Mundo Music & Entertainment Roula Christie Kix Brooks Kenny Smoov

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Appendix: Non-GAAP Reconciliations 10

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GLOSSARY OF NON-GAAP TERMS 11 The non-GAAP terms referenced below may be provided on an As-Reported Basis as well as a Same Station Basis. "Adjusted EBITDA" "Adjusted EBITDA Margin" Net income or loss excluding: interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation expense, gain or loss on the exchange, sale, or disposal of any assets or stations or early extinguishment of debt, local marketing agreement fees, restructuring costs, expenses relating to acquisitions and divestitures, non-routine legal expenses incurred in connection with certain litigation matters, and non-cash impairments of assets, if any. Adjusted EBITDA margin equals Adjusted EBITDA divided by Net Revenue. "Adjusted EBITDA (ex political)" Adjusted EBITDA excluding the impact of political advertising. "Net debt" "Net leverage" These non-GAAP terms are not defined in GAAP and our definitions may differ from, and therefore not be comparable to, similarly titled measures used by other companies, thereby limiting their usefulness. Such terms are used by management in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP and should be considered as supplements to, and not as substitutes for, net income and cash flows reported in accordance with GAAP. Total debt less cash and cash equivalents. Net debt divided by trailing twelve month Adjusted EBITDA

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RECONCILIATIONS TO NON-GAAP TERMS NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA (AS REPORTED BASIS, 2017-2022, EX. POLITICAL) 12 ($ in '000s) 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Net (loss) income $(206,565) $757,581 $61,257 $(59,719) $17,278 $16,235 Income tax (benefit) expense (163,726) (189,212) 22,263 (19,249) 2,982 3,370 Non-operating expense, including net interest expense 127,179 54,260 83,068 68,366 68,856 64,680 Local marketing agreement fees 10,884 4,280 3,500 3,149 1,075 44 Depreciation and amortization 62,239 56,106 52,554 52,290 53,545 56,386 Stock-based compensation expense 1,614 3,635 5,301 3,337 5,191 6,229 Impairment of assets held for sale - - 6,165 - - - Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill 335,909 - 15,563 4,509 - 15,544 Impairment of capitalized software development costs - - - 4,139 - - (Gain) loss on sale of assets or stations (2,499) 261 (55,403) 8,761 (17,616) (1,537) Reorganization items, net 31,603 (466,201) - - - - Restructuring costs 19,492 13,649 18,315 14,859 14,604 8,218 Franchise taxes 558 189 786 815 685 765 Loss (gain) on early extinguishment of debt 1,063 (201) (381) - (20,000) (4,496) Non-routine legal expenses - - - - 8,257 544 As reported Adjusted EBITDA $217,751 $234,347 $212,988 $81,257 $134,857 $165,982 Political EBITDA (5,303) (18,501) (5,850) (23,630) (4,190) (16,583) As reported Adjusted EBITDA, excluding impact of political EBITDA $212,448 $215,846 $207,138 $57,627 $130,667 $149,399

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13 RECONCILIATIONS TO NON-GAAP TERMS NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA (AS REPORTED BASIS, Q4 2021 AND Q4 2022, EX. POLITICAL) ($ in '000s) Q4 2021 Q4 2022 Net income (loss) $17,639 $(54) Income tax expense (benefit) 2,925 (4,961) Non-operating expense, including net interest expense 16,697 17,108 Local marketing agreement fees 13 13 Depreciation and amortization 13,749 14,983 Stock-based compensation expense 1,404 1,517 Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill --- 15,544 Loss (gain) on sale of assets or stations 3,044 (452) Restructuring costs 7,657 1,399 Franchise taxes 72 219 Gain on early extinguishment of debt (20,000) (2,620) Non-routine legal expenses 41 21 As reported Adjusted EBITDA $43,241 $42,717 Political EBITDA (1,252) (7,469) As reported Adjusted EBITDA, excluding impact of political EBITDA $41,989 $35,248 Net revenue $252,304 $251,270 Adjusted EBITDA Margin 17.1% 17.0%

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RECONCILIATIONS TO NON-GAAP TERMS NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA (SAME STATION BASIS, 2019-2020, EX. POLITICAL) 14 2019 2020 Net income (loss) $62,705 $(57,160) Income tax expense (benefit) 22,263 (19,249) Non-operating expense, including net interest expense 83,068 68,366 Local marketing agreement fees 3,500 3,149 Depreciation and amortization 52,522 52,232 Stock-based compensation expense 5,301 3,337 Impairment of assets held for sale 6,165 - Impairment of intangible assets 15,563 4,509 Impairment of capitalized software development costs - 4,139 (Gain) loss on sale of assets or stations (55,427) 7,270 Restructuring costs 18,293 14,839 Franchise taxes 786 815 Gain on early extinguishment of debt (381) - Same Station Adjusted EBITDA $214,358 $82,247 Political EBITDA (5,738) (23,630) Same Station Adjusted EBITDA, excluding impact of political EBITDA $208,620 $58,617 ($ in '000s)

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15 RECONCILIATIONS TO NON-GAAP TERMS TOTAL DEBT TO NET DEBT ($ in '000s) Q2 2018 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total debt 1,300,000$1,243,299$1,023,688$982,247$805,935$719,379$ Cash and cash equivalents 37,444 27,584 15,142 271,761 177,028 107,433 Net Debt 1,262,556$1,215,715$1,008,546$710,486$628,907$611,946$ LTM Adjusted EBITDA 218,245 234,347 212,988 81,257 134,857 165,982 Net Leverage Ratio 5.8x 5.2x 4.7x 8.7x 4.7x 3.7x

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