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

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting bases and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the periods in which the deferred tax asset or liability is expected to be realized or settled. Deferred tax assets are reduced by valuation allowances if the Company believes it is more likely than not some portion or all of the asset will not be realized. As all earnings from the Company’s foreign operations are permanently reinvested and not distributed, the Company’s income tax provision does not include additional U.S. taxes on foreign operations. It is not practical to determine the amount of federal income taxes, if any, that might become due in the event the earnings were distributed.

The operations of the Company are included in a consolidated federal income tax return filed by Clear Channel Communications, Inc. However, for financial reporting purposes, the Company’s provision for income taxes has been computed on the basis that the Company files separate consolidated federal income tax returns with its subsidiaries.

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.

The decrease in current tax expense of $84.6 million for 2008 when compared to 2007 is primarily the result of a decrease in “Income (loss) before income taxes” of $265.9 million which excludes the non-tax deductible impairment charge of $3.2 billion recorded in 2008. The deferred tax benefit increased $282.4 million to $247.4 million in 2008 compared to deferred tax expense of $34.9 million in 2007 primarily due to the $292.0 million of deferred tax benefit recorded in the post-merger period related to the impairment charges on permits and tax deductible goodwill. This deferred tax benefit was partially offset by additional tax depreciation deductions as a result of the bonus depreciation provisions enacted as part of the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008.

Our effective tax rate for 2008 was 7.2%. The primary reason for the reduction in the effective tax rate from 2007 was the result of the impairment charge recorded in 2008. In addition, we did not record tax benefits on certain tax losses in our foreign operations due to the uncertainty of the ability to utilize those tax losses in the future.

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 (loss) before income taxes” 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

 

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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.

Our effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2006 was 42%. During 2006, we recorded current tax benefits of approximately $20.4 million 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.

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

Income Taxes

Current tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2009 increased $7.6 million compared to the same period of 2008, primarily due to the recording of a valuation allowance on certain tax losses generated during the current period. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2009 was a negative 28.8%. The effective rate was impacted as a result of our inability to record tax benefits on net losses generated in the current period. Due to the uncertainty of future taxable income and limitations on net operating loss carryback claims allowed, we cannot realize deferred tax assets which arose in the three months ended March 31, 2009 and may arise as a result of future period net operating losses. Pursuant to the provision of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, deferred tax valuation allowances would be required on those deferred tax assets.

For the three months ended March 31, 2008, the tax expense recorded was at an effective tax rate of 8.3%, and was favorably impacted by the nonrecognition of tax on the $75.6 million book gain recognized from the sale of our 50% interest in Clear Channel Independent.

Deferred tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2009 increased $5.0 million compared to the same period of 2008, primarily due to additional valuation allowances recorded in certain foreign jurisdictions due to the uncertainty of the Company’s ability to utilize deferred tax assets in the future.

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

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting bases and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the periods in which the deferred tax asset or liability is expected to be realized or settled. Deferred tax assets are reduced by valuation allowances if the Company believes it is more likely than not some portion or all of the asset will not be realized. As all earnings from the Company’s foreign operations are permanently reinvested and not distributed, the Company’s income tax provision does not include additional U.S. taxes on foreign operations. It is not practical to determine the amount of federal income taxes, if any, that might become due in the event the earnings were distributed.

 

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The operations of the Company are included in a consolidated federal income tax return filed by Clear Channel Communications, Inc. However, for financial reporting purposes, the Company’s provision for income taxes has been computed on the basis that the Company files separate consolidated federal income tax returns with its subsidiaries.

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

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.

The decrease in current tax expense of $84.6 million for 2008 when compared to 2007 is primarily the result of a decrease in “Income before income taxes and minority interest” of $265.9 million which excludes the non-tax deductible impairment charge of $3.2 billion recorded in 2008. The deferred tax benefit increased $282.4 million to $247.4 million in 2008 compared to deferred tax expense of $34.9 million in 2007 primarily due to the $292.0 million of deferred tax benefit recorded in the post-merger period related to the impairment charges on permits and tax deductible goodwill. This deferred tax benefit was partially offset by additional tax depreciation deductions as a result of the bonus depreciation provisions enacted as part of the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008.

Our effective tax rate for 2008 was 7.2%. The primary reason for the reduction in the effective tax rate from 2007 was the result of the impairment charge recorded in 2008 discussed in more detail above and in Note B to the consolidated financial statements. In addition, we did not record tax benefits on certain tax losses in our foreign operations due to the uncertainty of the ability to utilize those tax losses in the future.

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.

Our effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2006 was 42%. During 2006, we recorded current tax benefits of approximately $20.4 million 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.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting bases and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the periods in which the deferred tax asset or liability is expected to be realized or settled. Deferred tax assets are reduced by valuation allowances if the Company believes it is more likely than not some portion or all of the asset will not be realized. As all earnings from the Company’s foreign operations are permanently reinvested and not distributed, the Company’s income tax provision does not include additional U.S. taxes on foreign operations. It is not practical to determine the amount of federal income taxes, if any, that might become due in the event the earnings were distributed.

 

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The operations of the Company are included in a consolidated federal income tax return filed by Clear Channel Communications, Inc. However, for financial reporting purposes, the Company’s provision for income taxes has been computed on the basis that the Company files separate consolidated federal income tax returns with its subsidiaries.

Income Taxes

FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting bases and tax bases of assets
and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the periods in which the deferred tax asset or liability is expected to be realized or settled. Deferred tax assets are reduced by valuation
allowances if the Company believes it is more likely than not some portion or all of the asset will not be realized. As all earnings from the Company’s foreign operations are permanently reinvested and not distributed, the Company’s income
tax provision does not include additional U.S. taxes on foreign operations. It is not practical to determine the amount of federal income taxes, if any, that might become due in the event the earnings were distributed.

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The operations of the Company are included in a consolidated federal income tax return filed by Clear Channel
Communications, Inc. However, for financial reporting purposes, the Company’s provision for income taxes has been computed on the basis that the Company files separate consolidated federal income tax returns with its subsidiaries.


This excerpt taken from the CCO 8-K filed Nov 10, 2008.

Income Taxes

The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2008 decreased to 35.7% as compared to 38.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2007, primarily due to the favorable settlement of certain state tax return examinations during 2008.

 

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

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 income tax returns with our subsidiaries.

Three Months

Current tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2008 decreased $21.8 million compared to 2007 primarily due to the decrease in Income before income taxes and minority interest of $73.3 million. The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2008 decreased to 35.7% as compared to 38.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2007, primarily due to the favorable settlement of certain tax return examinations during 2008. Deferred tax income for the three months ended September 30, 2008 increased $6.8 million compared to 2007 primarily due to additional deferred tax expense that was recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2007 related to the true up of prior tax filings.

Nine Months

Current tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 decreased $47.4 million compared to 2007 primarily due to current tax benefits recorded in 2008 related to additional tax depreciation deductions as a result of the bonus depreciation provisions enacted as part of the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 decreased to 23.8% as compared to 39.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, primarily due to the gain from the sale of our 50% interest in Clear Channel Independent, which was a tax free disposition, thereby resulting in no current tax expense for the year. Deferred tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 increased $5.1 million compared to 2007 primarily due to the additional tax depreciation deductions in 2008 mentioned above.

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

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 income tax returns with our subsidiaries.

 

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Three Months

Current tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2008 decreased $13.8 million compared to 2007 primarily due to current tax benefits related to additional tax depreciation deductions taken pursuant to the bonus depreciation provisions enacted as part of the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. In addition, current tax expense in 2008 was lower due to the decrease in Income before income taxes and minority interest of $7.8 million. The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2008 decreased to 33.6% as compared to 40.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2007, primarily due to an increase in Income before income taxes and minority interest in certain foreign jurisdictions that resulted in a lower overall effective tax rate in 2008. Deferred tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2008 increased $2.9 million compared to 2007 primarily due to the additional tax depreciation deductions in 2008 mentioned above.

Six Months

Current tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2008 decreased $25.6 million compared to 2007 primarily due to current tax benefits recorded in 2008 related to additional tax depreciation deductions as a result of the bonus depreciation provisions enacted as part of the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2008 decreased to 22.4% as compared to 40.5% for the sixth months ended June 30, 2007, primarily due to the gain from the sale of our 50% interest in Clear Channel Independent, a South African outdoor advertising company which was a tax free disposition, thereby resulting in no current tax expense for the year. Deferred tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2008 increased $11.9 million compared to 2007 primarily due to the additional tax depreciation deductions in 2008 mentioned above.

This excerpt taken from the CCO 8-K filed May 9, 2008.

Income Taxes

The Company recorded a gain of $75.6 million in equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates from the sale of its 50% interest in Clear Channel Independent. The sale was structured as a tax free disposition thereby resulting in no tax expense. As a result, the Company’s effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2008 was 8.3%.


TABLE 2 - Selected Balance Sheet Information - Unaudited

 

Selected balance sheet information for 2008 and 2007 was:

   

March 31,

December 31,

(In millions)

 

2008

 

2007

 
Cash $ 108.6 $ 134.9
Due from Clear Channel Communications $ 151.9 $ 265.4
Total Current Assets $ 1,574.8 $ 1,607.1
Net Property, Plant and Equipment $ 2,283.7 $ 2,244.1
Total Assets $ 6,103.3 $ 5,935.6
 
Current Liabilities (excluding current portion of long-term debt) $ 865.6 $ 834.2
Long-Term Debt (including current portion of long-term debt) $ 114.4 $ 182.0
Debt with Clear Channel Communications $ 2,500.0 $ 2,500.0
Shareholders’ Equity $ 2,158.8 $ 1,982.7
 
This excerpt taken from the CCO 10-Q filed May 9, 2008.

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 income tax returns with our subsidiaries.

Current tax expense decreased $11.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2007 primarily due to current tax benefits of approximately $8.6 million recorded in 2008 related to additional tax depreciation deductions as a result of the bonus depreciation provisions enacted as part of the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. Additionally, we sold our 50% interest in Clear Channel Independent, which was structured as a tax free disposition. The sale resulted in a gain of $75.6 million with no current tax expense.

 

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Deferred tax expense increased $9.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2007 primarily due to the additional tax depreciation deductions in 2008 mentioned above.

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

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting bases and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the periods in which the deferred tax asset or liability is expected to be realized or settled. Deferred tax assets are reduced by valuation allowances if the Company believes it is more likely than not some portion or all of the asset will not be realized. As all earnings from the Company’s foreign operations are permanently reinvested and not distributed, the Company’s income tax provision does not include additional U.S. taxes on foreign operations. It is not practical to determine the amount of federal income taxes, if any, that might become due in the event the earnings were distributed.

The operations of the Company are included in a consolidated federal income tax return filed by Clear Channel Communications, Inc. However, for financial reporting purposes, the Company’s provision for income taxes has been computed on the basis that the Company files separate consolidated federal income tax returns with its subsidiaries.

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

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting bases and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the periods in which the deferred tax asset or liability is expected to be realized or settled. Deferred tax assets are reduced by valuation allowances if the Company believes it is more likely than not some portion or all of the asset will not be realized. As all earnings from the Company’s foreign operations are permanently reinvested and not distributed, the Company’s income tax provision does not include additional U.S. taxes on foreign operations. It is not practical to determine the amount of federal income taxes, if any, that might become due in the event the earnings were distributed.

The operations of the Company are included in a consolidated federal income tax return filed by Clear Channel Communications, Inc. However, for financial reporting purposes, the Company’s provision for income taxes has been computed on the basis that the Company files separate consolidated federal income tax returns with its subsidiaries.

Income Taxes

FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting bases and tax bases of assets
and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the periods in which the deferred tax asset or liability is expected to be realized or settled. Deferred tax assets are reduced by valuation
allowances if the Company believes it is more likely than not some portion or all of the asset will not be realized. As all earnings from the Company’s foreign operations are permanently reinvested and not distributed, the Company’s income
tax provision does not include additional U.S. taxes on foreign operations. It is not practical to determine the amount of federal income taxes, if any, that might become due in the event the earnings were distributed.

STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px">The operations of the Company are included in a consolidated federal income tax return filed by Clear Channel Communications, Inc. However, for financial reporting
purposes, the Company’s provision for income taxes has been computed on the basis that the Company files separate consolidated federal income tax returns with its subsidiaries.

STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:6%; text-indent:4%">Revenue Recognition

The
Company’s advertising contracts typically cover periods of up to three years and are generally billed monthly. Revenue for advertising space rental is recognized ratably over the term of the contract. Advertising revenue is reported net of
agency commissions. Agency commissions are calculated based on a stated percentage applied to gross billing revenue for the Company’s operations. Payments received in advance of being earned are recorded as deferred income.

STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:6%; text-indent:4%">Stock Based Compensation

Prior to
January 1, 2006, the Company accounted for share-based payments under the recognition and measurement provisions of APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (“APB 25”) and related Interpretations, as
permitted by FAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock Based Compensation (“Statement 123”). Under that method, when options were granted with a strike price equal to or greater than market price on date of issuance, there was no
impact on earnings either on the date of grant or thereafter, absent certain modifications to the options. The Company adopted FAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment (“Statement 123(R)”), on January 1, 2006, using the
modified-prospective-transition method. Under the fair value recognition provisions of this statement, stock based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the value of the award and is recognized as expense on a straight-line basis
over the vesting period. Determining the fair value of share-based awards at the grant date requires assumptions and judgments about expected volatility and forfeiture rates, among other factors. If actual results differ significantly from these
estimates, our results of operations could be materially impacted.

This excerpt taken from the CCO 10-Q filed Nov 9, 2007.

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 income tax returns with our subsidiaries.

Three Months

Current tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2007 increased $17.3 million as compared to the same period of 2006 primarily due to the increase in Income before income taxes and minority interest of $39.3 million. Deferred tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2007 decreased $6.5 million as compared to the same period of 2006 primarily due to additional deferred tax expense that was recorded for the period ended September 30, 2006 related to the uncertainty of our ability to utilize certain tax losses in the future for international operations.

Nine Months

Current tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 increased $54.0 million as compared to the same period of 2006 mainly due to the increase in Income before income taxes and minority interest of $77.8 million. In addition, the increase in current tax expense is the result of current tax benefits of approximately $21.3 million which were recorded in 2006 related to the filing of an amended tax return and the exchange of certain operating assets in that period. Deferred tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 decreased $31.6 million as compared to the same period of 2006 primarily due to deferred tax expense of $21.3 million being recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 related to the filing of an amended tax return and the exchange of the operating assets mentioned above. Also, additional deferred tax expense was recorded in the period ended September 30, 2006 related to the uncertainty of our ability to utilize certain tax losses in the future for certain international operations.

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