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This excerpt taken from the CCO 10-Q filed Nov 10, 2008. Clear Channel Communications Agreement and Plan of Merger Clear Channel Communications capitalization, liquidity and capital resources substantially changed due to the consummation of its merger on July 30, 2008. Upon the closing of the merger, Clear Channel Communications incurred additional debt and became highly leveraged. We are not borrowers or guarantors of Clear Channel Communications credit agreements other than for direct borrowings by certain of our international subsidiaries under the $150.0 million sub-limit included in Clear Channel Communications $2.0 billion revolving credit facility. As of September 30, 2008, there were no borrowings under this sublimit. Our Company and our consolidated subsidiaries are Restricted Subsidiaries under Clear Channel Communications credit agreements and are therefore subject to various restrictions contained therein. The interest rate we pay on our $2.5 billion promissory note is based on the weighted average cost of debt for Clear Channel Communications which increased due to the consummation of the merger. As such, the interest we pay on our $2.5 billion promissory note similarly increased and may increase again in the future as a result of, among other events, another change in Clear Channel Communications capitalization, liquidity and capital resources. To the extent we cannot pass on our increased borrowing costs to our clients, our profitability, and potentially our ability to raise capital, could be materially affected. Under our Master Agreement with Clear Channel Communications and the $2.5 billion note payable to Clear Channel Communications, we are limited in our borrowing from third parties to no more than $400.0 million. We have access to borrowings under a $150.0 million sub-limit included in Clear Channel Communications six-year, multicurrency $2.0 billion revolving credit facility. Certain of our International subsidiaries may borrow under the sub-limit to the extent Clear Channel Communications has not already borrowed against this capacity and is in compliance with its covenants under the credit facility. The obligations of these International subsidiaries that are borrowers under the revolving credit facility will be guaranteed by certain of our material wholly-owned subsidiaries, and secured by substantially all assets of such borrowers and guarantors, subject to permitted liens and other
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Table of Contentsexceptions. The interest rate on outstanding balances under the new credit facility is based upon LIBOR or, for Euro denominated borrowings, EURIBOR, plus, in each case, a margin, which margin is generally higher than the margin under Clear Channel Communications previous credit facility. See discussion below under Bank Credit Facility. A deterioration in the financial condition of Clear Channel Communications or borrowings by Clear Channel Communications under the $150.0 million sub-limit in the future could also further increase our borrowing costs or impair our access to the capital markets because of our reliance on Clear Channel Communications for availability under this new revolving credit facility. Also, so long as Clear Channel Communications maintains a significant interest in us, pursuant to the Master Agreement between Clear Channel Communications and us, Clear Channel Communications will have the option to limit our ability to incur debt or issue equity securities, which could adversely affect our ability to meet our liquidity needs. This excerpt taken from the CCO 10-Q filed Aug 11, 2008. Clear Channel Communications Agreement and Plan of Merger Clear Channel Communications capitalization, liquidity and capital resources substantially changed due to the consummation of its merger on July 30, 2008. Upon the closing of the merger, Clear Channel Communications incurred additional debt and became
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Table of Contentshighly leveraged. The interest rate we pay on our $2.5 billion promissory note is based on the weighted average cost of debt for Clear Channel Communications which will increase from approximately 5.9% as of June 30, 2008 to approximately 6.7% due to the consummation of the merger. As such, the interest we pay on our $2.5 billion promissory note will similarly increase and may increase again in the future in the event of another change in Clear Channel Communications capitalization, liquidity and capital resources. To the extent we cannot pass on our increased borrowing costs to our clients, our profitability, and potentially our ability to raise capital, could be materially affected. Under our Master Agreement with Clear Channel Communications and the $2.5 billion note payable to Clear Channel Communications, we are limited in our borrowing from third parties to no more than $400.0 million. Prior to the consummation of the merger, we had access to borrowings under a $150.0 million sub-limit included in Clear Channel Communications five-year, multicurrency $1.75 billion revolving credit facility. This revolving credit facility was terminated in conjunction with the closing of the merger and was replaced with a $2.0 billion six year revolving credit facility, which includes a $150.0 million sub-limit that certain of our International subsidiaries may borrow against to the extent Clear Channel Communications has not already borrowed against this capacity and is in compliance with its covenants under the credit facility. The interest rate on outstanding balances under the new credit facility is based upon LIBOR or, for Euro denominated borrowings, EURIBOR, plus, in each case, a margin, which margin is generally higher than the margin under the previous credit facility with Clear Channel Communications. See discussion below under Bank Credit Facility. A deterioration in the financial condition of Clear Channel Communications in the future could also further increase our borrowing costs or impair our access to the capital markets because of our reliance on Clear Channel Communications for availability under this new revolving credit facility. Also, so long as Clear Channel Communications maintains a significant interest in us, pursuant to the Master Agreement between Clear Channel Communications and us, Clear Channel Communications will have the option to limit our ability to incur debt or issue equity securities, which could adversely affect our ability to meet our liquidity needs. This excerpt taken from the CCO 10-Q filed May 9, 2008. Clear Channel Communications Agreement and Plan of Merger Clear Channel Communications capitalization, liquidity and capital resources will change substantially if their Agreement and Plan of Merger is consummated. Upon the closing of the merger, Clear Channel Communications will be highly leveraged. A deterioration in the financial condition of Clear Channel Communications could increase our borrowing costs or impair our access to the capital markets because of our reliance on Clear Channel Communications for availability under its revolving credit facility. If the merger is consummated we may no longer be able to access Clear Channel Communications revolving credit facility, in which event we may enter into a new credit facility. Under our Master Agreement with Clear Channel Communications and the $2.5 billion note payable to Clear Channel Communications, we are limited in our borrowing from third parties to no more than $400.0 million. We expect the interest rate associated with a new facility would be greater than the rate we currently are charged. In addition, the interest rate we pay on our $2.5 billion promissory note is based on the weighted average cost of debt for Clear Channel Communications which we expect to increase if the proposed merger transaction is consummated. If that cost increases, whether as a result of the consummation of the merger or a deterioration in the financial condition of Clear Channel Communications, our borrowing costs also will increase. To the extent we cannot pass on our increased borrowing costs to our clients, our profitability, and potentially our ability to raise capital, could be materially affected. Also, so long as Clear Channel Communications maintains a significant interest in us, pursuant to the Master Agreement between Clear Channel Communications and us, Clear Channel Communications will have the option to limit our ability to incur debt or issue equity securities, which could adversely affect our ability to meet our liquidity needs. This excerpt taken from the CCO DEF 14A filed Apr 7, 2008. Clear Channel Communications Agreement and Plan of Merger Clear Channel Communications capitalization, liquidity and capital resources will change substantially if their Agreement and Plan of Merger is consummated. Upon the closing of the merger, Clear Channel Communications will be highly leveraged. A deterioration in the financial condition of Clear Channel Communications could increase our borrowing costs or impair our access to the capital markets because of our reliance on Clear Channel Communications for availability under its revolving credit facility. If the merger is consummated we may no longer be able to access Clear Channel Communications revolving credit facility, in which event we may enter into a new credit facility. Under our Master Agreement with Clear Channel Communications and the $2.5 billion note payable to Clear Channel Communications, we are limited in our borrowing from third parties to no more than $400.0 million. We expect the interest rate associated with a new facility would be greater than the rate we currently are charged. In addition, the interest rate we pay on our $2.5 billion promissory note is based on the weighted average cost of debt for Clear Channel Communications which we expect to increase if the proposed merger transaction is consummated. If that cost increases, whether as a result of the consummation of the merger or a deterioration in the financial condition of Clear Channel Communications, our borrowing costs also will increase. To the extent we cannot pass on our increased borrowing costs to our clients, our profitability, and potentially our ability to raise capital, could be materially affected. Also, so long as Clear Channel Communications maintains a significant interest in us, pursuant to the Master Agreement between Clear Channel Communications and us, Clear Channel Communications will have the ability to limit our ability to incur debt or issue equity securities, which could adversely affect our ability to meet our liquidity needs. This excerpt taken from the CCO 10-K filed Feb 14, 2008. Clear Channel Communications Agreement and Plan of Merger Clear Channel Communications capitalization, liquidity and capital resources will change substantially if their Agreement and Plan of Merger is consummated. Upon the closing of the merger, Clear Channel Communications will be highly leveraged. A deterioration in the financial condition of Clear Channel Communications could increase our borrowing costs or impair our access to the capital markets because of our reliance on Clear Channel Communications for availability under its revolving credit facility. If the merger is consummated we may no longer be able to access Clear Channel Communications revolving credit facility, in which event we may enter into a new credit facility. Under our Master Agreement with Clear Channel Communications and the $2.5 billion note payable to Clear Channel Communications, we are limited in our borrowing from third parties to no more than $400.0 million. We expect the interest rate associated with a new facility would be greater than the rate we currently are charged. In addition, the interest rate we pay on our $2.5 billion promissory note is based on the weighted average cost of debt for Clear Channel Communications which we expect to increase if the proposed merger transaction is consummated. If that cost increases, whether as a result of the consummation of the merger or a deterioration in the financial condition of Clear Channel Communications, our borrowing costs also will increase. To the extent we cannot pass on our increased borrowing costs to our clients, our profitability, and potentially our ability to raise capital, could be materially affected. Also, so long as Clear Channel Communications maintains a significant interest in us, pursuant to the Master Agreement between Clear Channel Communications and us, Clear Channel Communications will have the ability to limit our ability to incur debt or issue equity securities, which could adversely affect our ability to meet our liquidity needs. | EXCERPTS ON THIS PAGE:
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