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These excerpts taken from the CCO 8-K filed Dec 11, 2009.

Corporate Expenses

Corporate expenses increased $5.0 million in 2008 as compared to 2007. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in the Corporate Services allocation from Clear Channel Communications, partially offset by a decrease in bonus expense. Corporate expenses were comparable in 2007 to 2006.

Under the Corporate Services agreement between us and Clear Channel Communications, Clear Channel Communications provides management services to us, which include, among other things, (i) treasury, payroll and other financial related services, (ii) executive officer services, (iii) human resources and employee benefits services, (iv) legal and related services, (v) information systems, network and related services, (vi) investment services, (vii) procurement and sourcing support services, and (viii) other general corporate services. These services are charged to us based on actual direct costs incurred or allocated by Clear Channel Communications based on headcount, revenue or other factors on a pro rata basis. For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006, we recorded approximately $28.1 million, $20.3 million, and $24.3 million, respectively, as a component of corporate expenses for these services.

 

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Corporate Expenses

Corporate expenses increased $5.0 million in 2008 as compared to 2007. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in the Corporate Services allocation from Clear Channel Communications, partially offset by a decrease in bonus expense. Corporate expenses were comparable in 2007 to 2006.

Under the Corporate Services agreement between us and Clear Channel Communications, Clear Channel Communications provides management services to us, which include, among other things, (i) treasury, payroll and other financial related services, (ii) executive officer services, (iii) human resources and employee benefits services, (iv) legal and related services, (v) information systems, network and related services, (vi) investment services, (vii) procurement and sourcing support services and (viii) other general corporate services. These services are charged to us based on actual direct costs incurred or allocated by Clear Channel Communications based on headcount, revenue or other factors on a pro rata basis. For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, we recorded approximately $28.1 million, $20.3 million and $24.3 million, respectively, as a component of corporate expenses for these services.

This excerpt taken from the CCO 10-Q filed May 11, 2009.

Corporate Expenses

Corporate expenses decreased $2.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2009 as compared to the same period of 2008. The decrease was primarily due to a decline in bonus expenses of $1.0 million and favorable foreign exchange movements of $1.2 million.

This excerpt taken from the CCO DEF 14A filed Apr 30, 2009.

Corporate Expenses

Corporate expenses increased $5.0 million in 2008 as compared to 2007. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in the Corporate Services allocation from Clear Channel Communications, partially offset by a decrease in bonus expense. Corporate expenses were comparable in 2007 to 2006.

Under the Corporate Services agreement between us and Clear Channel Communications, Clear Channel Communications provides management services to us, which include, among other things, (i) treasury, payroll and other financial related services, (ii) executive officer services, (iii) human resources and employee benefits services, (iv) legal and related services, (v) information systems, network and related services, (vi) investment services, (vii) procurement and sourcing support services, and (viii) other general corporate services. These services are charged to us based on actual direct costs incurred or allocated by Clear Channel Communications based on headcount, revenue or other factors on a pro rata basis. For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006, we recorded approximately $28.1 million, $20.3 million, and $24.3 million, respectively, as a component of corporate expenses for these services.

 

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

Corporate Expenses

Corporate expenses increased $5.0 million in 2008 as compared to 2007. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in the Corporate Services allocation from Clear Channel Communications, partially offset by a decrease in bonus expense. Corporate expenses were comparable in 2007 to 2006.

Under the Corporate Services agreement between us and Clear Channel Communications, Clear Channel Communications provides management services to us, which include, among other things, (i) treasury, payroll and other financial related services, (ii) executive officer services, (iii) human resources and employee benefits services, (iv) legal and related services, (v) information systems, network and related services, (vi) investment services, (vii) procurement and sourcing support services, and (viii) other general corporate services. These services are charged to us based on actual direct costs incurred or allocated by Clear Channel Communications based on headcount, revenue or other factors on a pro rata basis. For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006, we recorded approximately $28.1 million, $20.3 million, and $24.3 million, respectively, as a component of corporate expenses for these services.

 

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Corporate Expenses


Corporate expenses increased $5.0 million in 2008 as compared to 2007. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in the Corporate Services
allocation from Clear Channel Communications, partially offset by a decrease in bonus expense. Corporate expenses were comparable in 2007 to 2006.

SIZE="2">Under the Corporate Services agreement between us and Clear Channel Communications, Clear Channel Communications provides management services to us, which include, among other things, (i) treasury, payroll and other financial related
services, (ii) executive officer services, (iii) human resources and employee benefits services, (iv) legal and related services, (v) information systems, network and related services, (vi) investment services,
(vii) procurement and sourcing support services, and (viii) other general corporate services. These services are charged to us based on actual direct costs incurred or allocated by Clear Channel Communications based on headcount, revenue
or other factors on a pro rata basis. For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006, we recorded approximately $28.1 million, $20.3 million, and $24.3 million, respectively, as a component of corporate expenses for these services.

 


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This excerpt taken from the CCO 10-Q filed Nov 10, 2008.

Corporate Expenses

Corporate expenses increased $5.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 as compared to the same periods of 2007. The increase was primarily due to lower expenses in 2007 due to a favorable ruling surrounding a certain legal case.

This excerpt taken from the CCO 10-Q filed Aug 11, 2008.

Corporate Expenses

Corporate expenses increased $4.5 million and $5.4 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the same periods of 2007. The increase was primarily due to lower expenses in 2007 due to a favorable ruling surrounding a certain legal case.

This excerpt taken from the CCO DEF 14A filed Apr 7, 2008.

Corporate Expenses

Corporate expenses were comparable in 2007 as compared to 2006. Corporate expenses increased $4.4 million in 2006 as compared to 2005. The increase was a result of higher performance related bonus expense and additional outside professional services primarily from costs related to the first full year as a public Company.

Clear Channel Communications provides management services to us, which include, among other things, (i) treasury, payroll and other financial related services, (ii) executive officer services, (iii) human resources and employee benefits services, (iv) legal, public affairs and related services, (v) information systems, network and related services, (vi) investment services, (vii) procurement and sourcing support services, and (viii) other general corporate services. These services are allocated to us based on actual direct costs incurred or on Clear Channel Communications’ estimate of expenses relative to a seasonally adjusted headcount. For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, we recorded approximately $20.3 million, $24.3 million, and $16.0 million, respectively, as a component of corporate expenses for these services.

These excerpts taken from the CCO 10-K filed Feb 14, 2008.

Corporate Expenses

Corporate expenses were comparable in 2007 as compared to 2006. Corporate expenses increased $4.4 million in 2006 as compared to 2005. The increase was a result of higher performance related bonus expense and additional outside professional services primarily from costs related to the first full year as a public Company.

Clear Channel Communications provides management services to us, which include, among other things, (i) treasury, payroll and other financial related services, (ii) executive officer services, (iii) human resources and employee benefits services, (iv) legal, public affairs and related services, (v) information systems, network and related services, (vi) investment services, (vii) procurement and sourcing support services, and (viii) other general corporate services. These services are allocated to us based on actual direct costs incurred or on Clear Channel Communications’ estimate of expenses relative to a seasonally adjusted headcount. For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, we recorded approximately $20.3 million, $24.3 million, and $16.0 million, respectively, as a component of corporate expenses for these services.

Corporate Expenses

STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%">Corporate expenses were comparable in 2007 as compared to 2006. Corporate expenses increased $4.4 million in 2006 as compared to 2005. The increase was a
result of higher performance related bonus expense and additional outside professional services primarily from costs related to the first full year as a public Company.

FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Clear Channel Communications provides management services to us, which include, among other things, (i) treasury, payroll and other financial related services, (ii) executive officer services,
(iii) human resources and employee benefits services, (iv) legal, public affairs and related services, (v) information systems, network and related services, (vi) investment services, (vii) procurement and sourcing support
services, and (viii) other general corporate services. These services are allocated to us based on actual direct costs incurred or on Clear Channel Communications’ estimate of expenses relative to a seasonally adjusted headcount. For the
years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, we recorded approximately $20.3 million, $24.3 million, and $16.0 million, respectively, as a component of corporate expenses for these services.

STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px">Gain on the Disposition of Assets — Net

SIZE="2">The gain on disposition of assets – net of $11.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2007, primarily related to an $8.9 million gain from the sale of street furniture assets and land in our International segment.


 


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The gain on disposition of assets – net of $22.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2006,
primarily related to a $13.2 million gain in our Americas segment from the exchange of assets in one of our markets for the assets of a third party located in a different market.

FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Interest Expense (Including Interest on Debt with Clear Channel Communications)

Interest
expense decreased $4.7 million during 2007 as compared to 2006, primarily as a result of a decline in the average debt balance during the period.

SIZE="2">Interest expense decreased $35.8 million during 2006 as compared to 2005, primarily as a result of a decrease in average debt outstanding. Prior to the IPO, we had two fixed principal and interest rate notes in place. The first note, in the
original principal amount of approximately $1.4 billion, accrued interest at 10% per annum. The second note, in the original principal amount of $73.0 million, accrued interest at 9% per annum. We used all of the net proceeds
from the IPO, along with our balance in the “Due from Clear Channel Communications” account, to repay a portion of the outstanding balances of the $1.4 billion and $73.0 million notes. The remaining balance of $393.7 million was
recorded as a capital contribution pursuant to the Master Agreement between us and Clear Channel Communications.

If the proposed merger
transaction between Clear Channel Communications and private equity funds sponsored by Bain Capital Partners, LLC and Thomas H. Lee Partners L.P. is consummated, we expect interest expense will increase.

STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px">Other Income (Expense) — Net

Other
income – net of $10.1 million and $0.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, relates primarily to foreign exchange gains.

SIZE="2">Income Taxes

Our operations are included in a consolidated income tax return filed by Clear Channel Communications.
However, for our financial statements, our provision for income taxes was computed on the basis that we file separate consolidated federal income tax returns with our subsidiaries.

STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%">Our effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2007 was 36%. The increase in current tax expense of $29.2 million for the year ended
December 31, 2007 over 2006 was due primarily to an increase in “Income before income taxes and minority interest” of $121.2 million. Deferred tax expense decreased $4.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 compared to
2006 primarily due to additional deferred tax expense of approximately $12.8 recorded in 2006 related to the filing of an amended tax return. The amendment was mainly due to a revised tax loss on the like kind exchange of certain assets. In
addition, the company recorded deferred tax expense of approximately $16.7 million in 2006 related to the uncertainty of our ability to utilize certain tax losses in the future for certain international operations. The changes noted above were
partially offset by additional deferred tax expense of approximately $19.8 million recorded in 2007 as a result of tax depreciation expense related to capital expenditures in certain foreign jurisdictions.

STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:6%">Our effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2006 was 42%. The increase in current tax expense of $31.4 million for the year ended
December 31, 2006 over 2005 was due primarily to an increase in “Income before income taxes and minority interest” of $167.7 million. This increase was partially offset by current tax benefits of approximately $20.4 million recorded
in 2006 related to tax losses on the disposition of certain operating assets and the filing of an amended tax return. The amendment primarily related to a revised tax loss on the like kind exchange of certain outdoor assets. Deferred tax expense
increased by $45.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2006 over 2005 primarily due to the tax losses on the disposition of certain operating assets and the filing of the amended tax return mentioned above. In addition, foreign deferred tax
expense increased by $25.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2006 primarily due to (i) the reversal of deferred tax assets related to tax losses in certain foreign jurisdictions and the uncertainty of the ability to utilize those tax
losses in the future and (ii) increased deferred tax benefits in 2005 due to a change in the carrying value of certain deferred tax liabilities as a result of certain local country law and tax rate changes.

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Our effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2005 was 37%. During 2005, the company
recorded a current tax benefit of approximately $8.0 million due to the favorable resolution of certain tax contingencies in 2005.

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