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Highlights of the 10Q
http://www.otcmarkets.com/edgar/GetFilingHtml?FilingID=7904204
Advertising Sales
We have been experiencing reduced advertising sales and revenue over the past several years driven by reduced advertiser renewals, reflecting continued competition from other advertising media (including the Internet, cable television, newspaper and radio) and a weak economy. For the three months ended March 31, 2011, net advertising sales, which primarily reflect sales activity from the second half of 2010, declined 17.8% compared to the same period in 2010. For the three months ended March 31, 2010 net advertising sales declined 20.4% compared to the same period in 2009. Advertising sales for the three months ended March 31, 2011 include a negative adjustment of $9 million, or 1.9%, related to the financial distress and operational wind down of a single certified marketing representative firm in our third-party national sales channel. If the factors driving these declines continue, then we will continue to experience declining advertising sales and revenues in the future.
The carnage continues.
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Looking good!!!
I'm itching to hear how they paint SPMD to look pretty after another quarter of horrific losses.. This company will never see Black ink again.
The phone book will soon be the size of a microchip and require special glasses...
LOL!~
JMO
SPMD PR
SuperMedia to Announce First Quarter 2011 Earnings May 3
Today : Wednesday 13 April 2011
SuperMedia (NASDAQ:SPMD) will report first quarter 2011 earnings on Tuesday, May 3, 2011.
SuperMedia welcomes investors, media and other interested parties to join Peter McDonald, chief executive officer of SuperMedia, and Samuel D. Jones, executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer, in a discussion via a Web cast and teleconference beginning at 10:00am (Eastern).
Individuals within the United States can access the earnings call by dialing 888/603-6873. International participants should dial 973/582-2706. The pass code for the call is: 59180762. In order to ensure a prompt start time, please dial into the call by 9:50am (Eastern). A replay of the teleconference will be available at 800/642-1687. International callers can access the replay by calling 706/645-9291. The replay pass code is: 59180762. The replay will be available through May 17, 2011. In addition, a live Web cast will be available on SuperMedia’s Web site in the Investor Relations section at www.supermedia.com.
About SuperMedia LLC
SuperMedia LLC (NASDAQ: SPMD) helps small- and medium-sized businesses grow through effective local marketing solutions across print, online, mobile and social media. SuperMedia solutions include: the award-winning SuperGuarantee® program, Superpages® directories, published for Verizon®, FairPoint® and Frontier®, Superpages.com®, EveryCarListed.com®, Superpages for your mobile and Superpages direct mail products. For more information, visit www.supermedia.com.
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Retirees' Pension Lawsuit Against Verizon & SuperMedia Certified as Class Action
Senior Federal Judge A. Joe Fish of the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, issued an order granting class certification for participants in Verizon's (NYSE: VZ) pension plans who were involuntarily transferred to Idearc's pension plans in November 2006. Idearc was a Verizon spin-off that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2009 and has since emerged from bankruptcy as SuperMedia Inc. (NASDAQ: SMPD).
The February 28 order defines the class to include all former participants in Verizon's pension plans who were transferred into Idearc's pension plans in connection with a spin-off transaction that occurred in November, 2006 and who were retired or terminated from Verizon at the time of the spin-off. Also included in the class are the beneficiaries of such participants. The class is represented by Denver lawyer Curtis L. Kennedy and Dallas lawyer Robert Goodman, Jr.
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LMAO! Wish I had enough in my account to short this...
SPMD in a freefall
You are 100% correct. Yellowbook in the Philly area has been downsized for a little while. SuperMedia just started with the larger print in the past year. The reason they gave was to make it easier to read. Right, so it took over 100 years of phone book history to discover it was difficult to read. It was because they lost so many advertisers, so to keep the book the same size, they increased the font. Good trick! I will agree that probably the only people that use the book are senior citizens and they will enjoy the larger print. J/k.
Looks like we have a phone book fossil.
The last directory that was delivered to my house was physically smaller than the previous edition. Oh yeah and the print was much larger... These guys are using all the tricks to disguise the fact that the printed phone directory is icon of the past.
I hear the next phone book will be pocket size... LMAO
It looks like the shareholders are sobering up over the 10K. SPMD did a fine job making it not sound so bad.
SPMD PR 2.25.2011
SuperMedia Appoints Matthew J. Stover as Chief Marketing Officer
Today : Friday 25 February 2011
SuperMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPMD) CEO Peter J. McDonald today announced the appointment of Matthew J. Stover as Executive Vice President - Chief Marketing Officer, effective March 7th.
Stover will drive the company’s growth strategy and marketing functions across print, online, mobile and social media, as well as overseeing business development and partnership relationships.
“Mat was a pioneer in creating the first national online yellow pages, and in integrating online search, advertising and shopping in the 1990’s,” said McDonald. “Since then, he has been an officer and director of companies providing online commerce, mobile services, search and advertising solutions, and print and online directories.
“His knowledge of our operations as the former CEO of one of SuperMedia’s predecessor companies, his six years as a director and then chairman of the Yellow Pages Association, his experience overseeing corporate communications advertising and branding for major corporations, and his involvement in negotiating and managing numerous business transactions and partnerships will be great assets for our company.”
“I look forward to partnering with Peter, with the Board, with all the members of the SuperMedia team and, most importantly, with current and future SuperMedia customers, to be at the forefront of helping businesses harness local media solutions to add and retain their customers,” said Stover. “Local commerce is the heart of the U.S. economy, and I share the focus and passion of the SuperMedia team to help small- to medium-sized businesses grow.”
Currently, Stover is Chief Executive Officer of Local Matters, Inc., which provides online search and advertising products and solutions for leading directory publishers and real estate portals in 16 countries. He joined the Local Matters Board of Directors in December 2005, and became CEO in January 2009. From 2005 to 2008, he was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ypOne Publishing, LP, a closely held company providing print and online yellow pages directories in the United States and Canada.
Stover served from 1994 through 1999 as group president of Bell Atlantic Directory Group and president and CEO of its predecessor companies, Bell Atlantic Information Services Group and NYNEX Information Resources Company, where he oversaw the $2.4 billion domestic print white and yellow pages publishing business, created the United States’ first national yellow pages on the Internet, BigYellowsm, as well as the successful web@once suite of website creation, copywriting and hosting products; established BellAtlantic.net as a major Internet Service Provider; and created Global Directory Services, Inc., which provided print and online shopping directory services in China, Greece, Poland and the Czech and Slovak Republics. He is a past director and chairman of the board of the Yellow Pages Association.
Earlier in his career, Stover was chairman, president and CEO of AGS Computers, Inc., a provider of software solutions and consulting services; and was vice president – Public Affairs & Corporate Communications for NYNEX Corporation and senior vice president – Communications for American Express Company. He also was a director of Infoseek Corporation (SEEK), Ace Communications (ACEC) and i3 Mobile, Inc. (IIIM).
Stover is a graduate of Yale University and the Executive Program of the Colgate Darden Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia. He is a director of Local Matters, Inc., Telmetrics, Inc. and Mobile Search Security, LLC, as well as on the advisory boards of several private businesses. He is vice chairman of the Board of Trustees of Chester College of New England, a trustee of the Committee for Economic Development and an elected member of the School Board in Chester, New Hampshire.
About SuperMedia Inc.
SuperMedia (NASDAQ:SPMD) is the advertising company for local small- to medium-sized businesses across the United States. SuperMedia specializes in results. Click-here results. Ring-the-phone results. Knock-on-the-door results.
SuperMedia’s advertising products and services include: the SuperGuarantee® and SuperTradeExchange® programs, Verizon® SuperYellowPages, FairPoint® SuperYellowPages and Frontier® SuperYellowPages, Superpages.com®, EveryCarListed.comSM, Switchboard.comSM, LocalSearch.comSM, Superpages MobileSM and SuperpagesDirect® direct mail products. For more information, visit www.supermedia.com.
SPMD PR OUT ..2010 financial results
SuperMedia (NASDAQ:SPMD) today announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2010.
Highlights for 2010 include:
* The company reduced total debt obligations by $579 million in 2010, including the utilization of $185 million of cash in the fourth quarter to reduce total debt obligations by $264 million under an amendment to the term loan agreement allowing a below par debt repurchase;
* adjusted pro forma earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) was $651 million1; and
* continued aggressive cost management.
SuperMedia’s Chief Executive Officer, Peter McDonald, who joined the company in October 2010 said, “As we move into 2011, our focus will be on improving our revenue trends and continuing to manage expenses.”
Financial Summary
SuperMedia reports financial results on a generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and non-GAAP basis, referred to as “adjusted pro forma”. The adjusted pro forma basis measures are described and reconciled to the corresponding GAAP measures in the accompanying financial schedules. These results were adjusted for the impacts of fresh start accounting and certain unique costs including reorganization items, restructuring costs and certain other non-recurring costs.
Reported GAAP operating revenue for Q4 2010 was $426 million. Adjusted pro forma operating revenue for Q4 2010 was $468 million, versus $576 million for Q4 2009, a decline of 18.8 percent.
Reported GAAP full year operating revenue for 2010 was $1,176 million. Adjusted pro forma full year operating revenue for 2010 was $2,002 million, versus $2,512 million in 2009, a decline of 20.3 percent.
Reported Q4 2010 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), a non-GAAP measure, was $126 million. On an adjusted pro forma basis, Q4 2010 EBITDA was $151 million with an EBITDA margin of 32.3 percent compared to Q4 2009 EBITDA of $195 million with an EBITDA margin of 33.9 percent.
Reported full year 2010 EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was $90 million. On an adjusted pro forma basis, full year 2010 EBITDA was $651 million with an EBITDA margin of 32.5 percent compared to full year 2009 EBITDA of $856 million with an EBITDA margin of 34.1 percent. Results for 2010 include a $40 million general and administrative expense reduction related to the favorable non-recurring, non-cash resolution of state operating tax claims.
Advertising sales in Q4 2010 declined 15.1 percent, compared to a decline of 20.9 percent reported for the same period in 2009. Full year 2010 advertising sales declined 17.2 percent compared to a full year 2009 decline of 18.8 percent.
Free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure, for 2010 was $464 million representing cash from operating activities of $509 million, less capital expenditures (including capitalized software) of $45 million. In the second quarter, the company received a net federal income tax refund of $94 million.
SuperMedia made debt principal payments of $61 million in the fourth quarter, in accordance with the mandatory cash sweep provisions of the company’s loan agreement. Cash on hand at the end of the quarter totaled $174 million, reflecting the net cash benefits of the items noted above.
Also in the fourth quarter, an amendment was approved by the holders of the company’s term loan allowing the company to repurchase $264 million of debt at 70 percent of par, utilizing $185M in cash. For the year ending December 31, 2010, the company utilized cash of $500 million to reduce total debt obligations in the amount of $579 million.
Webcast Information
Individuals within the United States can access the earnings call by dialing 888/603-6873. International participants should dial 973/582-2706. The pass code for the call is: 37480660. In order to ensure a prompt start time, please dial into the call by 9:50am (Eastern). A replay of the teleconference will be available at 800/642-1687. International callers can access the replay by calling 706/645-9291. The replay pass code is: 37480660. The replay will be available through March 9, 2011. In addition, a live Web cast will be available on SuperMedia’s Web site in the Investor Relations section at www.supermedia.com.
Basis of Presentation and Non-GAAP Measures
In connection with SuperMedia's emergence from bankruptcy on December 31, 2009, and the application of fresh start accounting, the post-emergence results of the successor company and the pre-emergence results of the predecessor company are presented separately as successor and predecessor results in the financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP. This presentation is required by GAAP as the successor company is considered to be a new entity and the results of the new entity reflect the application of fresh start accounting. For the readers' convenience, the financial information accompanying this release provides a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements included in this annual report constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the federal securities laws. Statements that include the words “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “forecast,” “estimate,” “expect,” “preliminary,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “outlook” and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature identify forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. These forward-looking statements include statements that reflect the current views of our senior management with respect to our financial performance and future events with respect to our business and industry in general. Forward-looking statements address matters that involve risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. We believe that these factors include, but are not limited to, the risks related to the following:
* the inability to provide assurance for the long-term continued viability of our business;
* reduced advertising spending and contract cancellations by our clients, which drives reduced revenue;
* declining use of print yellow pages directories by consumers;
* competition from other yellow pages directory publishers and other traditional and new media and our ability to anticipate or respond to changes in technology and user preferences;
* changes in our operating performance;
* our post-restructuring financial condition, financing requirements and cash flow;
* limitations on our operating and strategic flexibility and the ability to operate our business, finance our capital needs or expand business strategies under the terms of our debt agreements;
* failure to comply with the financial covenants and other restrictive covenants in our debt agreements;
* limited access to capital markets and increased borrowing costs resulting from our leveraged capital structure and debt ratings;
* our ability to resolve any remaining bankruptcy claims;
* changes in the availability and cost of paper and other raw materials used to print our directories and our reliance on third-party providers for printing, publishing and distribution services;
* credit risk associated with our reliance on small- and medium-sized businesses as clients;
* our ability to attract and retain qualified key personnel;
* our ability to maintain good relations with our unionized employees;
* changes in labor, business, political and economic conditions;
* changes in governmental regulations and policies and actions of regulatory bodies; and
* the outcome of pending or future litigation and other claims.
The foregoing factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read together with the other cautionary statements included in this and other reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the information in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. If one or more events related to these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may differ materially from what we anticipate. All forward-looking statements included in this report are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made and, other than as required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
About SuperMedia Inc.
SuperMedia (NASDAQ:SPMD) is the advertising company for local small- to medium-sized businesses across the United States. SuperMedia specializes in results. Click-here results. Ring-the-phone results. Knock-on-the-door results.
SuperMedia’s advertising products and services include: the SuperGuarantee® and SuperTradeExchange® programs, Verizon® SuperYellowPages, FairPoint® SuperYellowPages and Frontier® SuperYellowPages, Superpages.com®, EveryCarListed.comSM, Switchboard.comSM, LocalSearch.comSM, Superpages MobileSM and SuperpagesDirect® direct mail products. For more information, visit www.supermedia.com.
1 includes a favorable non-recurring non-cash benefit of $40 million associated with the resolution of state operating tax claims
SPMD-G
SuperMedia Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Reported (GAAP)
Year Ended December 31, 2010 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2009 (2)
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Successor Company Predecessor Company
Year Ended Year Ended
Unaudited 12/31/10 12/31/09 % Change
Operating Revenue $ 1,176 $ 2,512 (53.2)
Operating Expense
Selling 470 677 (30.6)
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) 418 581 (28.1)
General and administrative 198 445 (55.5)
Depreciation and amortization 186 68 173.5
Total Operating Expense 1,272 1,771 (28.2)
Operating Income (Loss) (96) 741 NM
Interest expense, net 278 145 91.7
Income (Loss) Before Reorganization Items, Gain on Early Extinguishment of Debt and Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes
(374)
596 NM
Reorganization items (5) 8,035 NM
Gain on early extinguishment of debt 76 - NM
Income (Loss) Before Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes
(303) 8,631 NM
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (107) 374 NM
Net Income (Loss) $ (196) $ 8,257 NM
Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Common Share (1) $ (13.04) $ 56.32 NM
Basic and diluted weighted-average common
shares outstanding
15.0 146.6
These schedules are preliminary and subject to change pending the Company's filing of its Form 10-K. As a result of our adoption of fresh start accounting in December 2009, our Successor Company financial results are not comparable to our Predecessor Company financial results.
Note:
(1) Equity based awards granted had no impact on the calculation of diluted earnings per common share.
(2) Results for the year ended December 31, 2010 include a $40 million general and administrative expense reduction related to the favorable non-recurring, non-cash resolution of state operating tax claims.
SuperMedia Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Reported (GAAP)
Three Months Ended December 31, 2010 Compared to Three Months Ended December 31, 2009
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Successor Company Predecessor Company
3 Mos. Ended 3 Mos. Ended
Unaudited 12/31/10 12/31/09 % Change
Operating Revenue $ 426 $ 576 (26.0 )
Operating Expense
Selling 126 149 (15.4 )
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) 118 145 (18.6 )
General and administrative 56 111 (49.5 )
Depreciation and amortization 46 17 170.6
Total Operating Expense 346 422 (18.0 )
Operating Income 80 154 (48.1 )
Interest expense (income), net 66 (3 ) NM
Income Before Reorganization Items, Gain on Early Extinguishment of Debt and Provision for Income Taxes
14 157 (91.1 )
Reorganization items - 8,475 (100.0 )
Gain on early extinguishment of debt 76 - NM
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes
90 8,632 (99.0 )
Provision for income taxes 34 375 (90.9 )
Net Income $ 56 $ 8,257 (99.3 )
Basic and Diluted Earnings per Common Share (1) $ 3.67 $ 56.32 (93.5 )
Basic and diluted weighted-average common
shares outstanding
15.0 146.7
Note:
(1) Equity based awards granted had no impact on the calculation of diluted earnings per common share.
SuperMedia Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Adjusted Pro Forma and Adjusted (Non-GAAP) (1)
Year Ended December 31, 2010 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2009 (3)
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Successor Company Predecessor Company
Year Ended Year Ended
Unaudited 12/31/10 12/31/09 % Change
Operating Revenue $ 2,002 $ 2,512 (20.3)
Operating Expense
Selling 578 677 (14.6)
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) 523 581 (10.0)
General and administrative 250 398 (37.2)
Depreciation and amortization 186 68 173.5
Total Operating Expense 1,537 1,724 (10.8)
Operating Income 465 788 (41.0)
Interest expense, net 278 147 89.1
Income Before Reorganization Items, Gain on Early Extinguishment of Debt and Provision for Income Taxes
187 641 (70.8)
Reorganization items - - NM
Gain on early extinguishment of debt - - NM
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes
187 641 (70.8)
Provision for income taxes 70 202 (65.3)
Net Income $ 117 $ 439 (73.3)
Basic and Diluted Earnings per Common Share (2) $ 7.82 $ 3.00 160.7
Basic and diluted weighted-average common
shares outstanding
15.0 146.6
Notes:
(1) These consolidated statements of operations provide a comparison of the twelve months ended December 31, 2010 adjusted pro forma results to the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 adjusted results. The following schedules provide reconciliations from our reported GAAP results to adjusted pro forma and adjusted non-GAAP results for the periods shown above.
(2) Equity based awards granted had no impact on the calculation of diluted earnings per common share.
(3) Results for the twelve months ended December 31, 2010 include a $40 million general and administrative expense reduction related to the favorable non-recurring, non-cash resolution of state operating tax claims.
SuperMedia Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Adjusted Pro Forma and Adjusted (Non-GAAP) (1)
Three Months Ended December 31, 2010 Compared to Three Months Ended December 31, 2009
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Successor Company Predecessor Company
3 Mos. Ended 3 Mos. Ended
Unaudited 12/31/10 12/31/09 % Change
Operating Revenue $ 468 $ 576 (18.8)
Operating Expense
Selling 136 149 (8.7)
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) 123 145 (15.2)
General and administrative 58 87 (33.3)
Depreciation and amortization 46 17 170.6
Total Operating Expense 363 398 (8.8)
Operating Income 105 178 (41.0)
Interest expense (income), net 66 (3) NM
Income Before Reorganization Items, Gain on Early Extinguishment of Debt and Provision for Income Taxes
39 181 (78.5)
Reorganization items - - NM
Gain on early extinguishment of debt - - NM
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes
39 181 (78.5)
Provision for income taxes 16 33 (51.5)
Net Income $ 23 $ 148 (84.5)
Basic and Diluted Earnings per Common Share (2) $ 1.51 $ 1.01 49.5
Basic and diluted weighted-average common
shares outstanding
15.0 146.7
Notes:
(1) These consolidated statements of operations provide a comparison of the three months ended December 31, 2010 adjusted pro forma results to the three months ended December 31, 2009 adjusted results. The following schedules provide reconciliations from our reported GAAP results to adjusted pro forma and adjusted non-GAAP results for the periods shown above.
(2) Equity based awards granted had no impact on the calculation of diluted earnings per common share.
SuperMedia Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Reported (GAAP)
Three Months Ended December 31, 2010 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2010 (2)
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
3 Mos. Ended 3 Mos. Ended
Unaudited 12/31/10 9/30/10 % Change
Operating Revenue $ 426 $ 349 22.1
Operating Expense
Selling 126 122 3.3
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) 118 108 9.3
General and administrative 56 45 24.4
Depreciation and amortization 46 45 2.2
Total Operating Expense 346 320 8.1
Operating Income 80 29 175.9
Interest expense, net 66 69 (4.3)
Income (Loss) Before Reorganization Items, Gain on Early Extinguishment of Debt and Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes
14 (40) NM
Reorganization items - (2) (100.0)
Gain on early extinguishment of debt 76 - NM
Income (Loss) Before Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes
90 (42) NM
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 34 (16) NM
Net Income (Loss) $ 56 $ (26) NM
Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Common Share (1) $ 3.67 $ (1.73) NM
Basic and diluted weighted-average common
shares outstanding
15.0 15.0
Note:
(1) Equity based awards granted had no impact on the calculation of diluted earnings per common share.
(2) Results for the three months ended September 30, 2010 include a general and administrative expense reduction related to the favorable non-recurring, non-cash resolution of state operating tax claims of $24 million.
SuperMedia Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Adjusted Pro Forma (Non-GAAP) (1)
Three Months Ended December 31, 2010 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2010 (3)
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
3 Mos. Ended 3 Mos. Ended
Unaudited 12/31/10 9/30/10 % Change
Operating Revenue $ 468 $ 489 (4.3)
Operating Expense
Selling 136 144 (5.6)
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) 123 126 (2.4)
General and administrative 58 47 23.4
Depreciation and amortization 46 45 2.2
Total Operating Expense 363 362 0.3
Operating Income 105 127 (17.3)
Interest expense, net 66 69 (4.3)
Income Before Reorganization Items, Gain on Early
Extinguishment of Debt and Provision for Income Taxes
39 58 (32.8)
Reorganization items - - NM
Gain on early extinguishment of debt - - NM
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes
39 58 (32.8)
Provision for income taxes 16 22 (27.3)
Net Income $ 23 $ 36 (36.1)
Basic and Diluted Earnings per Common Share (2) $ 1.51 $ 2.44 (38.1)
Basic and diluted weighted-average common
shares outstanding
15.0 15.0
Notes:
(1) These consolidated statements of operations provide a comparison of the three months ended December 31, 2010 adjusted pro forma results to the three months ended September 30, 2010 adjusted pro forma results. The following schedules provide reconciliations from our reported GAAP results to adjusted pro forma non-GAAP results for the periods shown above.
(2) Equity based awards granted had no impact on the calculation of diluted earnings per common share.
(3) Results for the three months ended September 30, 2010 include a general and administrative expense reduction related to the favorable non-recurring, non-cash resolution of state operating tax claims of $24 million.
SuperMedia Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Reconciliation from Reported (GAAP) to Adjusted Pro Forma (Non-GAAP) (8)
Year Ended December 31, 2010
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Successor Company
Adjustments Pro Forma Items
Year Ended 12/31/10 Restructuring and Other Severance Costs (3) Reorganization Items (4) Health Care Reform Act (5) Gain on Early Extinguishment of Debt (6) Year Ended 12/31/10 Fresh Start Accounting Items (7) Year Ended 12/31/10
Unaudited Reported
(GAAP)
Adjusted
(Non-GAAP)
Adjusted
Pro Forma
(Non-GAAP)
Operating Revenue $ 1,176 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,176 $ 826 $ 2,002
Operating Expense
Selling 470 - - - - 470 108 578
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) 418 - - - - 418 105 523
General and administrative 198 (9 ) - - - 189 61 250
Depreciation and amortization 186 - - - - 186 - 186
Total Operating Expense 1,272 (9 ) - - - 1,263 274 1,537
Operating Income (Loss) (96 ) 9 - - - (87 ) 552 465
Interest expense, net 278 - - - - 278 - 278
Income (Loss) Before Reorganization Items, Gain on Early Extinguishment of Debt and Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes
(374 ) 9 - - - (365 ) 552 187
Reorganization items (5 ) - 5 - - - - -
Gain on early extinguishment of debt 76 - - - (76 ) - - -
Income (Loss) Before Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes
(303 ) 9 5 - (76 ) (365 ) 552 187
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (107 ) 4 2 (7 ) (28 ) (136 ) 206 70
Net Income (Loss) $ (196 ) $ 5 $ 3 $ 7 $ (48 ) $ (229 ) $ 346 $ 117
Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Common Share $ (13.04 ) $ 0.35 $ 0.20 $ 0.48 $ (3.18 ) $ (15.20 ) $ 23.03 $ 7.82
Operating Income (Loss) $ (96 ) $ 9 $ - $ - $ - $ (87 ) $ 552 $ 465
Depreciation and Amortization 186 - - - - 186 - 186
EBITDA (non-GAAP) (1) $ 90 $ 9 $ - $ - $ - $ 99 $ 552 $ 651
Operating income (loss) margin (2) -8.1 % -7.4 % 23.2 %
Impact of depreciation and amortization 15.8 % 15.8 % 9.3 %
EBITDA margin (non-GAAP) (1) 7.7 % 8.4 % 32.5 %
Notes:
(1) EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. EBITDA margin is a non-GAAP measure calculated by dividing EBITDA by operating revenue.
(2) Operating income (loss) margin is calculated by dividing operating income (loss) by operating revenue.
(3) Restructuring and other severance costs include costs associated with strategic organizational cost savings initiatives of $5 million and costs related to the termination of our former chief executive officer's employment of $4 million.
(4) Reorganization items represent charges that are directly associated with the process of reorganizing the business under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.
(5) As a result of the passage of the Health Care Reform Act in March of 2010, the future benefit of certain deferred tax assets was eliminated, resulting in a charge in the current period.
(6) Gain on the early extinguishment of debt represents the gain associated with the purchase of the Company's debt below par value.
(7) Fresh start accounting items include adjustments for revenue and expense items that would have been otherwise amortized into the Company's
statement of operations but were written off at December 31, 2009 as prescribed by United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
(8) Results include a $40 million general and administrative expense reduction related to the favorable non-recurring, non-cash resolution of state operating tax claims.
SuperMedia Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Reconciliation from Reported (GAAP) to Adjusted Pro Forma (Non-GAAP)
Three Months Ended December 31, 2010
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Successor Company
Adjustments Pro Forma Items
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/10 Gain on Early Extinguishment of Debt and Other (3) 3 Mos. Ended 12/31/10 Fresh Start Accounting Items (4) 3 Mos. Ended 12/31/10
Unaudited Reported
(GAAP)
Adjusted
(Non-GAAP)
Adjusted
Pro Forma
(Non-GAAP)
Operating Revenue $ 426 $ - $ 426 $ 42 $ 468
Operating Expense
Selling 126 - 126 10 136
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) 118 - 118 5 123
General and administrative 56 - 56 2 58
Depreciation and amortization 46 - 46 - 46
Total Operating Expense 346 - 346 17 363
Operating Income 80 - 80 25 105
Interest expense, net 66 - 66 - 66
Income Before Reorganization Items, Gain on Early Extinguishment of Debt and Provision for Income Taxes
14 - 14 25 39
Reorganization items - - - - -
Gain on early extinguishment of debt 76 (76) - - -
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes
90 (76) 14 25 39
Provision for income taxes 34 (28) 6 10 16
Net Income $ 56 $ (48) $ 8 $ 15 $ 23
Basic and Diluted Earnings per Common Share $ 3.67 $ (3.12) $ 0.55 $ 0.96 $ 1.51
Operating Income $ 80 $ - $ 80 $ 25 $ 105
Depreciation and Amortization 46 - 46 - 46
EBITDA (non-GAAP) (1) $ 126 $ - $ 126 $ 25 $ 151
Operating income margin (2) 18.8% 18.8% 22.5%
Impact of depreciation and amortization 10.8% 10.8% 9.8%
EBITDA margin (non-GAAP) (1) 29.6% 29.6% 32.3%
Notes:
(1) EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. EBITDA margin is a non-GAAP measure calculated by dividing EBITDA by operating revenue.
(2) Operating income margin is calculated by dividing operating income by operating revenue.
(3) Gain on the early extinguishment of debt and other represents the gain associated with the purchase of the Company's debt below par value and other adjustments of less than $1 million.
(4) Fresh start accounting items include adjustments for revenue and expense items that would have been otherwise amortized into the Company's statement of operations but were written off at December 31, 2009 according to the rules of fresh start accounting.
SuperMedia Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Reconciliation from Reported (GAAP) to Adjusted Pro Forma (Non-GAAP) (6)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2010
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Successor Company
Adjustments Pro Forma Items
3 Mos. Ended 9/30/10 Restructuring and Other Severance Costs (3) Reorganization Items (4) 3 Mos. Ended 9/30/10 Fresh Start Accounting Items (5) 3 Mos. Ended 9/30/10
Unaudited Reported
(GAAP)
Adjusted
(Non-GAAP)
Adjusted
Pro Forma
(Non-GAAP)
Operating Revenue $ 349 $ - $ - $ 349 $ 140 $ 489
Operating Expense
Selling 122 - - 122 22 144
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) 108 - - 108 18 126
General and administrative 45 (5) - 40 7 47
Depreciation and amortization 45 - - 45 - 45
Total Operating Expense 320 (5) - 315 47 362
Operating Income 29 5 - 34 93 127
Interest expense, net 69 - - 69 - 69
Income (Loss) Before Reorganization Items and Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes
(40) 5 - (35) 93 58
Reorganization items (2) - 2 - - -
Income (Loss) Before Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes
(42) 5 2 (35) 93 58
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (16) 3 1 (12) 34 22
Net Income (Loss) $ (26) $ 2 $ 1 $ (23) $ 59 $ 36
Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Common Share $ (1.73) $ 0.22 $ 0.07 $ (1.44) $ 3.88 $ 2.44
Operating Income $ 29 $ 5 $ - $ 34 $ 93 $ 127
Depreciation and Amortization 45 - - 45 - 45
EBITDA (non-GAAP) (1) $ 74 $ 5 $ - $ 79 $ 93 $ 172
Operating income margin (2) 8.3% 9.7% 26.0%
Impact of depreciation and amortization 12.9% 12.9% 9.2%
EBITDA margin (non-GAAP) (1) 21.2% 22.6% 35.2%
Notes:
(1) EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. EBITDA margin is a non-GAAP measure calculated by dividing EBITDA by operating revenue.
(2) Operating income margin is calculated by dividing operating income by operating revenue.
(3) Restructuring and other severance costs include costs associated with strategic organizational cost savings initiatives of $1 million and costs related to the termination of our former chief executive officer's employment of $4 million.
(4) Reorganization items represent charges that are directly associated with the process of reorganizing the business under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.
(5) Fresh start accounting items include adjustments for revenue and expense items that would have been otherwise amortized into the Company's statement of operations but were written off at December 31, 2009 according to the rules of fresh start accounting.
(6) Results include a $24 million general and administrative expense reduction related to the favorable non-recurring, non-cash resolution of state operating tax claims.
SuperMedia Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Reconciliation from Reported (GAAP) to Adjusted (Non-GAAP)
Year Ended December 31, 2009
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Predecessor Company
Adjustments
Year Ended 12/31/09 Stock-Based Compensation and Swap Adjustments(3) Restructuring
Costs (4)
Benefit Charges (5) Reorganization Items (6) Year Ended 12/31/09
Unaudited Reported
(GAAP)
Adjusted
(Non-GAAP)
Operating Revenue $ 2,512 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 2,512
Operating Expense
Selling 677 - - - - 677
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) 581 - - - - 581
General and administrative 445 (4) (25) (18) - 398
Depreciation and amortization 68 - - - - 68
Total Operating Expense 1,771 (4) (25) (18) - 1,724
Operating Income 741 4 25 18 - 788
Interest expense, net 145 2 - - - 147
Income Before Reorganization Items and Provision for Income Taxes
596 2 25 18 - 641
Reorganization items 8,035 - - - (8,035) -
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes
8,631 2 25 18 (8,035) 641
Provision for income taxes 374 1 8 6 (187) 202
Net Income $ 8,257 $ 1 $ 17 $ 12 $ (7,848) $ 439
Basic and Diluted Earnings per Common Share $ 56.32 $ 0.01 $ 0.12 $ 0.08 $ (53.53) $ 3.00
Operating Income $ 741 $ 4 $ 25 $ 18 $ - $ 788
Depreciation and Amortization 68 - - - - 68
EBITDA (non-GAAP) (1) $ 809 $ 4 $ 25 $ 18 $ - $ 856
Operating income margin (2) 29.5% 31.4%
Impact of depreciation and amortization 2.7% 2.7%
EBITDA margin (non-GAAP) (1) 32.2% 34.1%
Notes:
(1) EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that represents earnings before interest, taxes, reorganization items, depreciation and amortization. EBITDA margin is a non-GAAP measure calculated by dividing EBITDA by operating revenue.
(2) Operating income margin is calculated by dividing operating income by operating revenue.
(3) The stock-based compensation reflects costs associated with a one-time incentive compensation award granted to most of the Company's employees in January 2007. The swap adjustments reflect the changes associated with the discontinuation of hedge accounting.
(4) Restructuring costs are associated with strategic organizational cost savings initiatives.
(5) Non-recurring true-up of long-term benefit plans.
(5) Reorganization items represent charges that are directly associated with the process of reorganizing the business under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. As required by U.S. GAAP, the Company adopted fresh start accounting effective December 31, 2009. This represents non-recurring reorganization items of $469 million, a pre-emergence gain of $6,035 million resulting from the discharge of liabilities and a gain of $2,469 million associated with fresh start accounting adjustments.
SuperMedia Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Reconciliation from Reported (GAAP) to Adjusted (Non-GAAP)
Three Months Ended December 31, 2009
(dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Predecessor Company
Adjustments
3 Mos. Ended 12/31/09 Restructuring Costs (3) Benefit Charges (4) Reorganization Items (5) 3 Mos. Ended 12/31/09
Unaudited Reported
(GAAP)
Adjusted
(Non-GAAP)
Operating Revenue $ 576 $ - $ - $ - $ 576
Operating Expense
Selling 149 - - - 149
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) 145 - - - 145
General and administrative 111 (6) (18) - 87
Depreciation and amortization 17 - - - 17
Total Operating Expense 422 (6) (18) - 398
Operating Income 154 6 18 - 178
Interest expense (income), net (3) - - - (3)
Income Before Reorganization Items and Provision for Income Taxes
157 6 18 - 181
Reorganization items 8,475 - - (8,475) -
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes
8,632 6 18 (8,475) 181
Provision for income taxes 375 2 6 (350) 33
Net Income $ 8,257 $ 4 $ 12 $ (8,125) $ 148
Basic and Diluted Earnings per Common Share $ 56.32 $ 0.03 $ 0.08 $ (55.42) $ 1.01
Operating Income $ 154 $ 6 $ 18 $ - $ 178
Depreciation and Amortization 17 - - - 17
EBITDA (non-GAAP) (1) $ 171 $ 6 $ 18 $ - $ 195
Operating Income margin (2) 26.7% 30.9%
Impact of depreciation and amortization 3.0% 3.0%
EBITDA margin (non-GAAP) (1) 29.7% 33.9%
Notes:
(1) EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that represents earnings before interest, taxes, reorganization items, depreciation and
amortization. EBITDA margin is a non-GAAP measure calculated by dividing EBITDA by operating revenue.
(2) Operating income margin is calculated by dividing operating income by operating revenue.
(3) Restructuring costs are associated with strategic organizational cost savings initiatives.
(4) Non-recurring true-up of long-term benefit plans.
(5) Reorganization items represent charges that are directly associated with the process of reorganizing the business under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. As required by U.S. GAAP, the Company adopted fresh start accounting effective December 31, 2009. This represents a charge for non-recurring reorganization items of $29 million, a pre-emergence gain of $6,035 million resulting from the discharge of liabilities and a gain of $2,469 million associated with fresh start accounting adjustments.
SuperMedia Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Reported (GAAP)
As of December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009
(dollars in millions)
Unaudited 12/31/2010 12/31/2009 $ Change
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 174 $ 212 $ (38)
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $89 and $0 210 319 (109)
Unbilled accounts receivable - 627 (627)
Accrued taxes receivable - 132 (132)
Deferred directory costs 199 24 175
Prepaid expenses and other 13 17 (4)
Total current assets 596 1,331 (735)
Property, plant and equipment 122 107 15
Less: accumulated depreciation 28 - 28
94 107 (13)
Goodwill 1,707 1,707 -
Intangible assets, net 481 614 (133)
Pension assets 42 65 (23)
Other non-current assets 6 10 (4)
Total Assets $ 2,926 $ 3,834 $ (908)
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 236 $ 232 $ 4
Deferred revenue 114 - 114
Deferred tax liabilities 2 218 (216)
Other 17 19 (2)
Total current liabilities 369 469 (100)
Long-term debt 2,171 2,750 (579)
Employee benefit obligations 355 325 30
Non-current deferred tax liabilities 22 55 (33)
Unrecognized tax benefits 37 33 4
Other liabilities 2 2 -
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Common stock ($.01 par value; 60 million shares authorized, 15,489,936 and 14,996,952 shares issued and outstanding in 2010 and 2009, respectively)
- - -
Additional paid-in capital 206 200 6
Retained earnings (deficit) (196) - (196)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) (40) - (40)
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) (30) 200 (230)
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) $ 2,926 $ 3,834 $ (908)
SuperMedia Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Reported (GAAP) and Non-GAAP Financial Reconciliation - Free Cash Flow
Year Ended December 31, 2010 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2009
Successor Company Predecessor Company
Unaudited Year Ended 12/31/10 Year Ended 12/31/09 $ Change
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net Income (Loss) $ (196) $ 8,257 $ (8,453)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Non-cash reorganization items - (8,072) 8,072
Gain on early extinguishment of debt (76) - (76)
Depreciation and amortization expense 186 68 118
Employee retirement benefits 11 23 (12)
Deferred income taxes (225) 323 (548)
Provision for uncollectible accounts 61 228 (167)
Stock-based compensation expense 6 12 (6)
Changes in current assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable and unbilled accounts receivable 675 (152) 827
Deferred directory costs (175) 43 (218)
Other current assets 4 (132) 136
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 244 (82) 326
Other, net (6) (80) 74
Net cash provided by operating activities 509 436 73
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Capital expenditures (including capitalized software) (45) (52) 7
Acquisitions - (3) 3
Proceeds from sale of assets 1 - 1
Net cash used in investing activities (44) (55) 11
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Repayment of long-term debt (500) (679) 179
Other, net (3) - (3)
Net cash used in financing activities (503) (679) 176
Increase in cash and cash equivalents (38) (298) 260
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 212 510 (298)
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 174 $ 212 $ (38)
Successor Company Predecessor Company
Non-GAAP Financial Reconciliation - Free Cash Flow Year Ended 12/31/10 Year Ended 12/31/09 $ Change
Unaudited
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 509 $ 436 $ 73
Less: Capital expenditures (including capitalized software) (45) (52) 7
Free Cash Flow $ 464 $ 384 $ 80
SuperMedia Inc.
Advertising Sales
(dollars in millions)
Successor Company Successor Company
Predecessor Company Predecessor Company
3 Mos. Ended 3 Mos. Ended 3 Mos. Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended
Unaudited 12/31/10 12/31/09 12/31/08 12/31/10 12/31/09 12/31/08
Net Advertising Sales(1) $ 483 $ 569 $ 722 $ 1,842 $ 2,224 $ 2,739
% Change year-over-year (15.1%) (21.2%) (17.2%) (18.8%)
Notes:
(1) Net advertising sales is an operating measure used by the Company to compare advertising sales for current advertising periods to corresponding sales for previous periods. It is important to distinguish net advertising sales from operating revenue, which on our financial statements is recognized under the deferral and amortization method.
SPMD News Out! Feb 23, 2011
SuperMedia to Report 2010 Earnings on February 23
Today : Tuesday 1 February 2011
SuperMedia (NASDAQ:SPMD), a leading advertising company for local small- to medium-sized businesses across the United States, will report year end 2010 earnings on Wednesday, February 23, 2010.
SuperMedia welcomes investors, media and other interested parties to join Peter McDonald, chief executive officer of SuperMedia, and Samuel D. Jones, executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer, in a discussion via a Web cast and teleconference beginning at 10:00am (Eastern).
Individuals within the United States can access the earnings call by dialing 888/603-6873. International participants should dial 973/582-2706. The pass code for the call is: 37480660. In order to ensure a prompt start time, please dial into the call by 9:50am (Eastern). A replay of the teleconference will be available at 800/642-1687. International callers can access the replay by calling 706/645-9291. The replay pass code is: 37480660. The replay will be available through March 9, 2011. In addition, a live Web cast will be available on SuperMedia’s Web site in the Investor Relations section at www.supermedia.com.
About SuperMedia LLC
SuperMedia LLC (NASDAQ:SPMD) is the advertising company for local small- to medium-sized businesses across the United States. SuperMedia specializes in results. Click-here results. Ring-the-phone results. Knock-on-the-door results.
SuperMedia’s advertising solutions and services include: the SuperGuarantee® program, the SuperTradeExchange® program, the now easy-to-read Verizon®, FairPoint® and Frontier® Yellow Pages, Superpages.com®, EveryCarListed.com®, Superpages? for your mobile and Superpages™ direct mail products. For more information, visit www.supermedia.com.
(SPMD-G)
SPMD $7.11 $-0.4599 (-6.08%)
Volume: 491,547 @ 4:14:15 PM ET
Bid Ask Day's Range
7.01 7.13 7.05 - 7.729
SPMD $9.05 $-0.86 (-8.68%)
Volume: 604,803 @ 3:50:30 PM ET
Bid Ask Day's Range
9.03 9.08 8.95 - 10.25
Oh yeah, Look for under $2 real soon.
SPMD $10.16 -0.61 (-5.66%)
Volume: 367,304 @ 5:32:26 PM ET
Bid Ask Day's Range
10.2 10.3 10.05 - 10.67
SPMD $10.77 -0.63 (-5.53%)
Volume: 531,296 @ 4:00:32 PM ET
Bid Ask Day's Range
9.75 10.75 10.33 - 11.6192
I have listened to one of Tomothy Sykes DVD's and it was a utter waste of money. None the less I definitely agree that SPMD is the one to short in 2011. I expect the 4th quarter financials to be ugly.
Wow, he's a genius!
SPMD Timothy Sykes called the "January Effect" on this runup:
http://www.timothysykes.com/news/16171-all-the-best-penny-stocks-worth-trading-today/
and prior blog posts...
Everybody sees the writing on the wall for Superpages... it's not a pretty picture...
S&P downgrades directory publisher due to subpar buyback
Standard & Poor's downgraded US directory publisher SuperMedia yesterday due to the company's recently approved amendment to allow subpar repurchases and a subsequent tender offer of its term debt of up to $185 million for 90 days from the effective date of the amendment at a price between 70% and 77% of par.
The company had $2.5 billion of debt outstanding as of 30 September 2010, according to Standard & Poor's.
Standard & Poor's also warns of significant risks of decline in the print directory sector, as well as increased competition as small business advertising spreads across an increasing range of media.
The pressures faced by the directory sector is reflected in the Creditflux default index, with Local Insight, Thompson publishing, and Truvo all filing for bankruptcy in 2010, with a combined debt total of over $2 billion.
http://www.creditflux.com/Issuers/2010-12-21/SP-downgrades-directory-publisher-due-to-subpar-buyback/
Dropping Coverage of SuperMedia
We are dropping coverage of SuperMedia SPMD to focus our resources elsewhere. We provide broad coverage of numerous companies across a variety of industry groups and adjust our coverage as necessary based on client demand and investor interest.
After emerging from bankruptcy, SuperMedia, formerly known has Idearc, has generated weaker financial performance than we initially projected. Although we expected the firm to benefit from improvement in the advertising market and growth in its online yellow pages business, top-line declines have persisted throughout the year. The firm continues to suffer from secular headwinds in the print advertising space while we estimate that the growing online business still represents a minority of the firm's total sales. On a positive note, the December 2010 appointment of Peter J McDonald as permanent CEO is a stabilizing factor for the firm. McDonald initially took over as interim CEO in October, following the abrupt departure of Scott Klein.
Looking forward, we expect sales declines for SuperMedia to decelerate and stabilize in the intermediate term as the advertising market improves and the firm's online business continues to grow. We continue to believe that the firm will most likely meet its financial obligations, but the threat of ongoing top-line deterioration presents serious financial risks. We now expect a 20% sales decline for 2010, down from our pervious estimate of 0.5% sales growth. SuperMedia has cut costs, and we project that the firm will cover its interest expenses with EBITDA 2.3 times for the full year 2010. Still, we caution that cost-cutting may be reaching its practical limit. We now estimate a 35% probability of financial distress to the firm, compared to our prior estimate of 20%.
http://quicktake.morningstar.com/StockNet/san.aspx?id=363845
SPMD $7.68 $-0.40 (-4.95%)
Volume: 282,254 @ 4:53:33 PM ET
Bid Ask Day's Range
7.5 7.99 7.62 - 8.22
SPMD PR S&P cuts Supermedia rtg to 'CC' from 'B-'4:18PM ET on
Thursday Dec 09, 2010 by Thomson Reuters
(The following statement was released by the rating agency.)
https://research.tdwaterhouse.ca/research/public/Markets/NewsArticle/1314-WNA6546-1
-- U.S. yellow page directory publisher SuperMedia Inc. is seeking to amend its credit agreement to permit the company flexibility to repurchase term debt at prices below the face value of this debt.
-- We are lowering our rating on SuperMedia to 'CC' from 'B-' and placing it on CreditWatch with negative implications.
-- The negative CreditWatch implications reflect that we expect to lower the ratings upon completion of the amendment and commencement of a subpar repurchase of term debt.
Dec 9 - Standard & Poor's Ratings Services today lowered its corporate credit rating on Dallas, Texas-based SuperMedia Inc <SPMD.O>. to 'CC' from 'B-'. We also lowered our issue-level rating on the company's senior secured credit facility to 'CC' from 'B-'. At the same time, we placed these ratings on CreditWatch with negative implications. The recovery rating on the senior secured debt remains unchanged at '3', indication our expectation of meaningful (50% to 70%) recovery for lenders in the event of a payment default. SuperMedia, the second largest directory publisher in the U.S., had total debt outstanding of $2.5 billion as of Sept. 30, 2010. "The downgrade reflects our view that the company's discussion about a proposed amendment, which would allow for subpar repurchases of its term debt of up to $185 million for 90 days from the effective date of the amendment, suggests a high probability of a subpar buyback," explained Standard & Poor's credit analyst Andy Liu. "Under Standard & Poor's criteria, we would view these subpar buybacks as tantamount to a default. The term loan is trading at a significant discount to the par value, and buybacks could be done by means of a tender offer." We have taken this view in light of the company's debt leverage and poor operating outlook as indications of financial distress. We see significant risks of secular declines in the print directory sector, as well as increased competition as small business advertising expands across a greater number of marketing channels. The loan agreement specifies a total leverage covenant (which is set at 6.5x through the end of 2010, stepping up to 7.5x thereafter) and an interest coverage covenant (which is set at 1.4x through the end of 2010, stepping down to 1.1x thereafter). Although we expect credit measures to weaken materially from current levels, we do not anticipate that the company is at risk of potentially violating a financial covenant over the near term. Cash balances as of Sept. 30, 2010 increased to $331 million, from $300 million at June 30, 2010. Upon completion of the amendment and commencement of a subpar repurchase of term debt, we expect to lower the corporate credit rating to 'SD' (selective default) and the issue-level rating on the company's senior secured credit facilities to 'D'. As soon as possible thereafter, we will reassess the company's business outlook and financial profile and assign new ratings. RELATED CRITERIA AND RESEARCH
-- 2008 Corporate Criteria: Analytical Methodology, April 15, 2008 Complete ratings information is available to RatingsDirect subscribers on the Global Credit Portal at www.globalcreditportal.com and RatingsDirect subscribers at www.ratingsdirect.com. All ratings affected by this rating action can be found on Standard & Poor's public Web site at www.standardandpoors.com. Use the Ratings search box located in the left column. Primary Credit Analyst: Andy Liu, CFA, Chicago (1) 312-233-7052;
andy_liu@standardandpoors.com Secondary Contact: Chris Valentine, New York;
chris_valentine@standardandpoors.com (New York Ratings team) (email: Edith.honan@thomsonreuters.com; Reuters messaging: edith.honan.thomsonreuters.net; Tel: +1-646-223-6323))
SPMD $8.08 $-0.48 (-5.61%)
Volume: 352,519 @ 7:11:43 PM ET
Bid Ask Day's Range
7.57 9.53 7.99 - 8.64
SPMD is just consolidating to it's true value. Somewhere between .01-.02 lol!
looks like a run up and dump to me
i'm not the bag holder this time
SPMD PR Dec 15 2010
SuperMedia Brings EveryCarListed.com to iPhone Users
SuperMedia (NASDAQ:SPMD) announced today that EveryCarListed.com®, its online automotive buying tool, will now be available to iPhone users via the Apple App Store. The app will allow consumers to access information about new, used and certified vehicles, compare prices and mileage, locate dealers and map directions, access CARFAX Vehicle History Reports™ and call or email dealerships directly. Users will also be able to search cars directly from the dealer’s lot by entering a vehicle’s VIN (vehicle identification number) or stock number.
The app’s vehicle value tool can be used to determine the value of a specific make and model using data from BlackBook®, a guide published by National Auto Research that provides vehicle pricing data. Consumers can also use the SuperDeals search option to find vehicles with prices more than $500 below the BlackBook value.
Furthermore, consumers can view CARFAX Vehicle History Reports from the app, which provide a detailed history of a used vehicle
, such as flood damage or the number of previous owners, by entering in the VIN (vehicle identification number). For the first 90 days, all CARFAX Vehicle History Reports downloaded through the app will be free of charge.
“Bringing EveryCarListed.com to iPhone users allows consumers to have a more convenient and intelligent car-buying experience,” said Sandra Crawford Williamson, Chief Marketing Officer for SuperMedia. “By putting valuable vehicle information in the hands of consumers, we are giving them the power to make an informed decision on the lot while looking at different cars.”
Using the calculator tool, consumers are able to determine affordability of a vehicle. By inputting basic information such as vehicle price, down payment, trade-in value, interest rate and number of payments, users can calculate their estimated monthly payment.
Consumers can also search vehicles that are a part of the SuperGuarantee Autos® program using the EveryCarListed app. By purchasing and registering a qualified vehicle through the SuperGuarantee Autos® program, consumers receive a free 90-day limited warranty that covers certain expensive auto repairs.1
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements included in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that include the words "believe," "will," "would," "propose," "anticipate," "foresee," and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. For a discussion of the risks and uncertainties see SuperMedia's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which you may view at www.sec.gov, and in particular, SuperMedia LLC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009 and SuperMedia LLC’s subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
About SuperMedia LLC
SuperMedia LLC (NASDAQ: SPMD) is the advertising agency for local small- to medium-sized businesses across the United States. SuperMedia specializes in results. Click-here results. Ring-the-phone results. Knock-on-the-door results.
SuperMedia's advertising solutions and services include: the award-winning SuperGuarantee® program, the SuperTradeExchange® program, the now easy-to-read Superpages directories, published for Verizon®, FairPoint® and Frontier®, Superpages.com®, EveryCarListed.com®, Superpages for your mobile and Superpages direct mail products. For more information, visit www.supermedia.com.
SPMD-G
1 Qualified vehicles are used vehicles listed on the EveryCarListed.com site that have a purchase price of less than $60,000, have less than 110,000 odometer miles at the time of purchase, and are the current model year or nine (9) or fewer model years old. Restrictions apply. See the full consumer Terms and Conditions for this program at www.everycarlisted.com/terms.
I agree. IMHO, it goes to show how little people truly know about a company.
I hope no one is buying SPMD in hopes of improved 4th. Qtr. financials.. LOL!
SPMD PR Dec 9, 2010
Web.com and SuperMedia Alliance a Win-Win for Small Business
Supermedia Inc. (MM) (NASDAQ:SPMD)
Today : Thursday 9 December 2010
Web.com Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:WWWW), a leading provider of online marketing for small businesses, and SuperMedia (Nasdaq:SPMD), the advertising agency for local small- to medium-sized businesses across the United States, today announced an agreement to provide greater opportunities for small business customers to develop, support and expand their online presence.
In addition to SuperMedia's full spectrum of advertising offerings including Superpages directories, Superpages.com and Superpages direct mail products, SuperMedia's local business clients will have access to a Web.com-powered website, including domain and hosting products and services designed to help them successfully market and grow their businesses online.
Participating SuperMedia clients will gain the following benefits:
* A professionally built or redesigned website with enhanced design and marketing features that represents their unique business in the best possible way
* E-mail, with unlimited e-mail boxes tied to their domain name
* Expert tracking services which will allow them to check their website activity and monitor their website performance
* Ongoing support for design and content changes
"We are very excited to once again join with SuperMedia in their quest to help small businesses market and grow their companies," said David Brown, chairman and chief executive officer of Web.com. "We believe that this alliance will help SuperMedia clients get the best possible website for their business, allowing them to leverage professional design, hosting and ongoing support services to have the best possible impact online."
"One of the most critical elements in making sure our client's content is available anytime and anywhere is the development of a robust website," said Sandra Crawford Williamson, chief marketing officer for SuperMedia. "Web.com brings a wealth of deep knowledge and expertise in creating and developing first-class websites that will engage consumers and help our clients grow.
About Web.com
Web.com Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:WWWW) is a leading provider of online marketing for small businesses. Web.com meets the needs of small businesses anywhere along their lifecycles by offering a full range of online services and support, including domain name registration services, website design, logo design, search engine optimization, search engine marketing and local sales leads, general contractor leads, franchise and homeowner association websites, shopping cart software, eCommerce web site design and call center services. For more information on the company, please visit http://www.web.com/ or call 1-800-GETSITE.
Note to Editors: Web.com is a registered trademark of Web.com Group, Inc.
The Web.com Group, Inc. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=8415
About SuperMedia LLC
SuperMedia LLC (Nasdaq:SPMD) is the advertising agency for local small- to medium-sized businesses across the United States. SuperMedia specializes in results. Click-here results. Ring-the-phone results. Knock-on-the-door results.
SuperMedia's advertising solutions and services include: the award-winning SuperGuarantee® program, the SuperTradeExchange® program, the now easy-to-read Superpages directories, published for Verizon®, FairPoint® and Frontier®, Superpages.com®, EveryCarListed.com®, Superpages for your mobile and Superpages direct mail products. For more information, visit www.supermedia.com.
The SuperMedia LLC logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=8416
CONTACT: Web.com
Susan Datz Edelman
(904) 680-6909
sedelman@web.com
SuperMedia
Andrew Shane
(972) 453-6473
andrew.shane@supermedia.com
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