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These excerpts taken from the CCO 10-K filed Mar 2, 2009.

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf. Except for the historical information, this report contains various forward-looking statements which represent our expectations or beliefs concerning future events, including without limitation, the future levels of cash flow from operations and availability of capital resources and the terms thereof. Management believes all statements expressing expectations and projections with respect to future matters, including our ability to negotiate contracts having more favorable terms and the availability of capital resources, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. We caution that these forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties and are subject to many variables which could impact our financial performance. These statements are made on the basis of management’s views and assumptions, as of the time the statements are made, regarding future events and business performance. There can be no assurance, however, that management’s expectations will necessarily come to pass. We do not intend, nor do we undertake any duty, to update any forward-looking statements.

A wide range of factors could materially affect future developments and performance, including:

 

   

risks associated with the current global economic crisis and its impact on capital markets and liquidity;

 

   

the impact of the global economic slowdown, which has adversely affected advertising revenues across our businesses and other general economic and political conditions in the United States and in other countries in which we currently do business, including those resulting from recessions, political events and acts or threats of terrorism or military conflicts;

 

   

our cost savings initiatives may not be entirely successful;

 

   

the impact of the geopolitical environment;

 

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our ability to integrate the operations of recently acquired companies;

 

   

shifts in population and other demographics;

 

   

industry conditions, including competition;

 

   

fluctuations in operating costs;

 

   

technological changes and innovations;

 

   

changes in labor conditions;

 

   

fluctuations in exchange rates and currency values;

 

   

capital expenditure requirements;

 

   

the outcome of pending and future litigation settlements;

 

   

legislative or regulatory requirements;

 

   

changes in interest rates;

 

   

the effect of leverage on our financial position and earnings;

 

   

taxes;

 

   

access to capital markets and borrowed indebtedness;

 

   

the impact of the above and similar factors on Clear Channel Communications, our primary direct or indirect external source of capital; and

 

   

certain other factors set forth in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

This list of factors that may affect future performance and the accuracy of forward-looking statements is illustrative and is not intended to be exhaustive. Accordingly, all forward-looking statements should be evaluated with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty.

 

ITEM 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

Not Applicable.

 

ITEM 2. Properties

Our worldwide corporate headquarters is in San Antonio, Texas. The headquarters of our Americas operations is in Phoenix, Arizona, and the headquarters of our International operations is in London, England. The types of properties required to support each of our advertising branches include offices, production facilities and structure sites. A branch and production facility is generally located in an industrial or warehouse district.

We own or have acquired permanent easements for relatively few parcels of real property that serve as the sites for our outdoor displays. Our remaining outdoor display sites are leased. Our leases generally range from month-to-month to year-to-year and can be for terms of ten years or longer, and many provide for renewal options.

There is no significant concentration of displays under any one lease or subject to negotiation with any one landlord. We believe an important part of our management activity is to negotiate suitable lease renewals and extensions.

 

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ITEM 3. Legal Proceedings

From time to time, we are involved in routine legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Under our agreements with Clear Channel Communications, we have assumed and will indemnify Clear Channel Communications for liabilities related to our business. We do not believe there is any litigation pending that would have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

There were no matters submitted to a vote of security holders in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2008.

 

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Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf. Except for the historical information, this report contains various
forward-looking statements which represent our expectations or beliefs concerning future events, including without limitation, the future levels of cash flow from operations and availability of capital resources and the terms thereof. Management
believes all statements expressing expectations and projections with respect to future matters, including our ability to negotiate contracts having more favorable terms and the availability of capital resources, are forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. We caution that these forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties and are subject to many variables which could impact our financial performance. These
statements are made on the basis of management’s views and assumptions, as of the time the statements are made, regarding future events and business performance. There can be no assurance, however, that management’s expectations will
necessarily come to pass. We do not intend, nor do we undertake any duty, to update any forward-looking statements.

A wide range of
factors could materially affect future developments and performance, including:

 







  

risks associated with the current global economic crisis and its impact on capital markets and liquidity;

STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"> 







  

the impact of the global economic slowdown, which has adversely affected advertising revenues across our businesses and other general economic and political
conditions in the United States and in other countries in which we currently do business, including those resulting from recessions, political events and acts or threats of terrorism or military conflicts;

STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"> 







  

our cost savings initiatives may not be entirely successful;

 







  

the impact of the geopolitical environment;

 


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our ability to integrate the operations of recently acquired companies;

STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"> 







  

shifts in population and other demographics;

 







  

industry conditions, including competition;

 







  

fluctuations in operating costs;

 







  

technological changes and innovations;

 







  

changes in labor conditions;

 







  

fluctuations in exchange rates and currency values;

 







  

capital expenditure requirements;

 







  

the outcome of pending and future litigation settlements;

 







  

legislative or regulatory requirements;

 







  

changes in interest rates;

 







  

the effect of leverage on our financial position and earnings;

 







  

taxes;

 







  

access to capital markets and borrowed indebtedness;

 







  

the impact of the above and similar factors on Clear Channel Communications, our primary direct or indirect external source of capital; and

 







  

certain other factors set forth in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%">This list of factors that may affect future performance and the accuracy of forward-looking statements is illustrative and is not intended to be
exhaustive. Accordingly, all forward-looking statements should be evaluated with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty.

 





ITEM 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments

Not Applicable.

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ITEM 2.Properties

Our worldwide corporate headquarters is
in San Antonio, Texas. The headquarters of our Americas operations is in Phoenix, Arizona, and the headquarters of our International operations is in London, England. The types of properties required to support each of our advertising branches
include offices, production facilities and structure sites. A branch and production facility is generally located in an industrial or warehouse district.

FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">We own or have acquired permanent easements for relatively few parcels of real property that serve as the sites for our outdoor displays. Our remaining outdoor display sites are leased. Our leases generally range from
month-to-month to year-to-year and can be for terms of ten years or longer, and many provide for renewal options.

There is no significant
concentration of displays under any one lease or subject to negotiation with any one landlord. We believe an important part of our management activity is to negotiate suitable lease renewals and extensions.

STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"> 


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ITEM 3.Legal Proceedings

From time to time, we are
involved in routine legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Under our agreements with Clear Channel Communications, we have assumed and will indemnify Clear Channel Communications for liabilities related to our business. We do
not believe there is any litigation pending that would have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

STYLE="font-size:18px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"> 





ITEM 4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

SIZE="2">There were no matters submitted to a vote of security holders in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2008.

 


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10-K (2 sections)
Mar 2, 2009
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