Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. Reports Results For 2019 First Quarter

San Antonio, TX, April 24, 2019 – Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCO) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019.

“We have carried our momentum from 2018 into the new year by continuing to focus on our sales execution and strategic growth initiatives, including building our digital network, expanding our programmatic offerings and enhancing our data analytics,” said Bob Pittman, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. “We’re proud of Clear Channel Outdoor’s leadership in the growing OOH industry. As they prepare to become a standalone public company led by CEO William Eccleshare, we believe the new executive team and incoming Board of Directors are poised to capitalize on the opportunities in the out-of-home medium, which continues to resonate with advertisers and marketers.”

“In the first quarter, our consolidated revenue declined due to the impact of foreign exchange, while operating income and OIBDAN increased, led by our Americas segment,” said Rich Bressler, Chief Financial Officer of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. “The strength in the Americas business speaks to the success of our growth initiatives. Looking ahead, Clear Channel Outdoor is prepared to continue to grow and build on its status as a global market leader through its ongoing investment in innovative technologies.”

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Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. Announces Chief Financial Officer And General Counsel Appointments

Brian Coleman to Become Chief Financial Officer When Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Becomes Standalone Public Company; Experienced Financial and Operating Executive Currently Serving as SVP and Treasurer of iHeartMedia, Inc.

 

Lynn Feldman To Become EVP and General Counsel of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.; Will Also Continue In Her Role as General Counsel for Clear Channel Outdoor Americas

 

 

San Antonio, TX and New York, NY – February 25, 2019 – Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCO), a subsidiary of iHeartMedia, Inc. (PINK: IHRTQ), announced today that Brian Coleman will become Chief Financial Officer of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCOH) when the company becomes a standalone public company upon iHeartMedia’s emergence from its previously announced restructuring process.

 

Coleman, an experienced financial and operating executive who currently serves as Senior Vice President and Treasurer of iHeartMedia, Inc., oversees the treasury, cash management and risk management functions for both iHeartMedia and CCOH and is directly responsible for management of the companies’ capital structure, liability management and liquidity.  In this new role, Coleman’s new responsibilities as CFO of CCOH will include assisting in the development of global financial strategy for each of the company’s operating divisions; leading all global financial functions, including liquidity management and tax strategies; supporting the capital allocation process; leading all M&A activities; and managing the company’s investor relations strategy, including equity and debt capital market communications.  He will report to William Eccleshare, who will serve as CEO of CCOH upon the companies’ separation.

 

The company also announced today that Lynn Feldman, currently serving as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of CCOH’s Clear Channel Outdoor Americas (CCOA) division, will become Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of CCOH when it becomes a standalone company.  Feldman will advise CCOH’s new Board of directors and senior leadership team on all major transactions, litigation, financial strategies and other critical initiatives; be responsible for the development and execution of the legal strategy and operations that support the company’s business plans; and lead the company’s compliance program.  Feldman, who in this new role will report to William Eccleshare, will also continue in her role as General Counsel for CCOA.  Adam Tow will continue as General Counsel of the International division, reporting into William Eccleshare.

 

“Our number one priority as Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings prepares to become a standalone company is to build the strong leadership team that can move quickly to position us for growth and success,” said Eccleshare.  “Brian and Lynn both have outstanding track records at Clear Channel over the past several years, and I am confident that they possess the strategic expertise and strong operational experience to enable us to hit the ground running as a newly independent company and emerge as a leader in the global out-of-home market.”

 

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Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. Announces Proposed Private Offering of Senior Subordinated Notes

San Antonio, TX, February 4, 2019 – Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCO) (the “Company”) announced today that its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary, Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (“Clear Channel Worldwide”), will offer, subject to market and customary conditions, $2,200,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Senior Subordinated Notes due 2024 (the “Notes”) in a private offering that is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

The Company, its wholly-owned subsidiary Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc., and certain of the Company’s other domestic subsidiaries will guarantee the Notes. The Notes will be unsecured senior subordinated obligations that will rank junior to all of Clear Channel Worldwide’s existing and future senior debt, equally with any of Clear Channel Worldwide’s existing and future senior subordinated debt and ahead of all of Clear Channel Worldwide’s existing and future debt that expressly provides that it is subordinated to the Notes. The guarantees of the Notes will rank junior to all of the guarantors’ existing and future senior debt, equally with any of the guarantors’ existing and future senior subordinated debt and ahead of all of the guarantors’ existing and future debt that expressly provides that it is subordinated to the guarantee of the Notes.

Clear Channel Worldwide intends to use the proceeds from the Notes to redeem all of its outstanding 7.625% Series A and Series B Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020 and satisfy and discharge the indenture governing such notes. Clear Channel Worldwide delivered today a conditional notice of redemption, calling such notes for payment on March 6, 2019. The redemption is conditioned on the closing of this offering and the notice thereof may be rescinded or amended if necessary.

The Notes and related guarantees will be offered only to persons reasonably believed to be “qualified institutional buyers” in reliance on the exemption from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act and to persons outside of the United States in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Notes and the related guarantees have not been registered under the Securities Act, or the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction, and may not be offered or sold in the United States without registration or an applicable exemption from the Securities Act and applicable state securities and foreign securities laws.

This press release is for informational purposes only and shall not constitute an offer to sell nor the solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes or any other securities. The offering is not being made to any person in any jurisdiction in which the offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful.

About Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCO) is one of the world’s largest outdoor advertising companies with over 450,000 displays in 31 countries across Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America. Reaching millions of people monthly, including consumers in 44 of the top 50 U.S. markets, Clear Channel Outdoor enables advertisers to engage with consumers through innovative advertising solutions. Clear Channel Outdoor is pioneering the integration of out-of-home with mobile and social platforms, and the company’s digital platform includes more than 1,200 digital billboards across 28 markets in the U.S. and over 13,000 digital displays in international markets.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements based on current Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.’s management expectations. These forward-looking statements include all statements other than those made solely with respect to historical facts and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the offering, the anticipated terms of the Notes and the anticipated use of the proceeds of the offering. Numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, whether or not the offering will be consummated and the terms of the Notes and the size, timing and use of proceeds of the offering. Many of the factors that will determine the outcome of the subject matter of this press release are beyond Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.’s ability to control or predict. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. Set Date for 2018 Second Quarter Earnings Teleconference

San Antonio, TX, July 20, 2018 —Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCO), will release 2018 second quarter results before the market opens on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 by 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time and will host a conference call to discuss results at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

The earnings conference call will not include iHeartMedia, Inc., the indirect parent of Clear Channel Outdoor, as iHeartMedia, Inc. will not hold quarterly conference calls during iHeartMedia’s bankruptcy process.

The conference call number is 1-800-230-1085 (U.S. callers) and 1-612-288-0337 (International callers) and the access code for both is 452122. A live audio webcast of the conference call and the related earnings materials, including reconciliations of any non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures and any other applicable disclosures, will be available on the investor section of the Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. website (www.clearchanneloutdoor.com).

After the live conference call, a replay will be available for a period of thirty days. The replay numbers are 800- 475-6701 (U.S. callers) and 320-365-3844 (International callers) and the access code for both is 452122. An archive of the webcast will be available within 24 hours after the call for a period of thirty days.

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Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Reports Results for 2018 First Quarter

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San Antonio, TX, May 22, 2018 – Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCO) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018.

“The investments we continue to make in both the Americas and International businesses to enhance our global network are benefiting our marketing and advertising partners and generating results,” said Bob Pittman, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. “In the first quarter, we have delivered against our strategy in key markets worldwide by expanding our digital network, enhancing our programmatic solutions and data analytics capabilities and winning new contracts.”

Rich Bressler, Chief Financial Officer of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. said: “We are encouraged by our start in the first quarter of 2018. Revenue increased, operating income declined primarily due to a gain from the sale of our Indianapolis market in the prior year, while OIBDAN increased. We continue to be committed to financial discipline as we invest in our strategic growth initiatives.”

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Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. Reports Results for 2016 Third Quarter​

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas - November 9, 2016 - Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCO) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016.

“In this quarter, our Americas and International outdoor businesses continued to invest in building programmatic buying platforms and developing new research analytics tools to help ensure our place with our advertisers in an increasingly digital world” said Bob Pittman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. “To stay as competitive as possible, we believe it’s critical to do business with advertising and marketing partners in the same way that the digital advertising industry does today. And, we continue to invest in our digital out-of-home network to expand our ability to offer innovative solutions to our marketing partners.”

“International outdoor delivered growth in both revenues and operating income,” said Rich Bressler, Chief Financial Officer. “Americas outdoor revenue and operating income declined due to the sale of nine non-strategic markets. Excluding the sale, Americas outdoor revenues increased.”​​​

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About iHeartMedia, Inc./iHeartCommunications, Inc.

iHeartMedia, Inc (PINK: IHRT), the parent company of iHeartCommunications, Inc., is one of the leading global media and entertainment companies. The company specializes in radio, digital, outdoor, mobile, social, live events, on-demand entertainment and information services for local communities, and uses its unparalleled national reach to target both nationally and locally on behalf of its advertising partners. The company is dedicated to using the latest technology solutions to transform the company’s products and services for the benefit of its consumers, communities, partners and advertisers, and its outdoor business reaches over 35 countries across five continents, connecting people to brands using innovative new technology.

 

About Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. 

 

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: CCO) is one of the world’s largest outdoor advertising companies, with more than 650,000 displays in over 35 countries across five continents, including 43 of the 50 largest markets in the United States. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings offers many types of displays across its global platform to meet the advertising needs of its customers. This includes a growing digital platform that now offers over 1,050 digital billboards across 29 U.S. markets. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings’ International segment operates in 22 countries across Asia, Australia and Europe in a wide variety of formats.

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