Debut Broadcasting Announces Third-Quarter Net Income of $166,510
Thu Nov 19, 10:14 AMNASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Debut Broadcasting Corporation, Inc.™ (OTCBB: DBTB.OB), a media and entertainment company, today announced a third-quarter net income of $166,510 on the strength of a 33% reduction in operating expenses. Operating income has increased by $441,975 over this time last year. The company also announced important progress on its reorganization strategy.
The company cites fundamentals that out-pace the broader media industries. “Despite year-over-year decreases in network revenue, quarter-to-quarter growth demonstrates slow, steady recovery in our revenue streams from the abrupt adjustment we saw at the start of the year. Year-to-date revenue is down 18% versus 2008, but that pace out-performs our industry as a whole, and overall profitability – which has been our primary focus – is increasing substantially,” said Steven Ludwig, CEO of Debut Broadcasting.
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2009 Financial Performance To-Date |
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| Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | ||||||||||||
| Q1 |
$ 474,327 |
$ 644,229 |
($ |
244,807 |
) | |||||||||
| Q2 |
$ 584,068 |
$ 637,795 |
($ |
127,857 |
) | |||||||||
| Q3 |
$ 592,931 |
$ 310,928 |
$ | 166,510 | ||||||||||
“Revenues continue to increase and we can point to a lot of new business development that is setting up faster rates of growth into next year,” added Ludwig. “Operating expenses were down 60% in Q3, and for the year we’ve achieved a 33% reduction overall – in large part due to recoveries as part of the restructuring plan, although we continue to reduce day-to-day expenses. Despite macro-economic complications, we are meeting our internal benchmarks for increasing profitability.”
The company has been implementing a reorganization strategy intended to achieve profitability by the end of this year. That strategy included a recent financing agreement with River Falls Financial Services. Additional progress is anticipated during Q4, and the company plans to have all major milestones in the reorganization implemented by year-end.
The company continues to work closely with management at River Falls to evaluate and execute an expansion strategy. “There are potentially accretive acquisitions available, and we are exploring the best ways to deploy the new capital available from River Falls,” added Ludwig.
About Debut Broadcasting Corporation, Inc.
A media and entertainment company, Debut Broadcasting Corporation, Inc. (OTCBB: DBTB.OB) supports its clients throughout North America while also improving shareholder value through targeted turnaround opportunities in the southeastern United States. Through its entertainment arm, Impact Radio Networks, Debut sells pre-recorded radio programs and related services to more than 1,400 AM and FM stations in the U.S. and Canada, and reaches more than 45 million listeners per week, making it one of the leading syndicators in the industry. The company also provides marketing, consulting and media buying for its radio broadcast stations. Through its media division, Debut identifies and acquires (or manages) underperforming and undervalued media properties in the southeastern U.S. For more information about Debut Broadcasting, please visit www.debutbroadcasting.com or email ir@debutbroadcasting.com.
Forward Looking Statements
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River Falls Financial Services:
Ron Heineman, 513-602-3268
rheineman@riverfallsfinancialgroup.com
or
Debut
Broadcasting Corporation, Inc.
Investor Contact:
Steven
Ludwig, 615-473-3379
steven.ludwig@debutbroadcasting.com
or
Media
Contact:
Marcus Rowe, 615-866-0517
marcus.rowe@debutbroadcasting.com




