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

International Results of Operations

 

(In thousands)    Year Ended December 31,    % Change  
     2008
Combined
   2007
Pre-Merger
   2006
Pre-Merger
   2008 v.
2007
    2007 v.
2006
 

Revenue

   $ 1,859,029    $ 1,796,778    $ 1,556,365    3   15

Direct operating expenses

     1,234,610      1,144,282      980,477    8   17

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     353,481      311,546      279,668    13   11

Depreciation and amortization

     264,717      209,630      228,760    26   (8 )% 
                         

Operating income

   $ 6,221    $ 131,320    $ 67,460    (95 )%    95
                         

2008 v. 2007

Revenue increased approximately $62.3 million, with roughly $60.4 million from movements in foreign exchange. The remaining revenue growth was primarily attributable to growth in China, Turkey and Romania, partially offset by revenue declines in France and the United Kingdom. China and Turkey benefited from strong advertising environments. We acquired operations in Romania at the end of the second quarter of 2007, which also contributed to revenue growth in 2008. The decline in France was primarily driven by the loss of a contract to advertise on railways and the decline in the United Kingdom was primarily driven by weak advertising demand.

During the fourth quarter of 2008, revenue declined approximately $88.6 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2007, of which approximately $51.8 million was due to movements in foreign exchange and the remaining amount was primarily as a result of a decline in advertising demand.

Direct operating expenses increased $90.3 million. Included in the increase is approximately $39.5 million related to movements in foreign exchange. The remaining increase in direct operating expenses was driven by an increase in site lease expenses. SG&A expenses increased $41.9 million in 2008 over 2007 with approximately $11.2 million related to movements in foreign exchange and $20.1 million related to severance in 2008 associated with the restructuring plan.

 

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Depreciation and amortization expenses increased $55.1 million with $18.8 million related to additional depreciation and amortization associated with the preliminary fair value adjustments to the acquired assets, approximately $18.0 million related to an increase in accelerated depreciation from billboards to be removed, approximately $11.3 million related to impaired advertising display contracts and $4.9 million related to an increase from movements in foreign exchange.

2007 v. 2006

International revenue increased $240.4 million, or 15%, in 2007 as compared to 2006. Included in the increase was approximately $133.3 million related to movements in foreign exchange. Revenue growth occurred across inventory categories including billboards, street furniture and transit, driven by both increased rates and occupancy. Growth was led by increased revenues in France, Italy, Australia, Spain and China.

Our International direct operating expenses increased approximately $163.8 million in 2007 compared to 2006. Included in the increase was approximately $88.0 million related to movements in foreign exchange. The remaining increase in direct operating expenses was primarily attributable to an increase in site lease expenses associated with the increase in revenue. SG&A expenses increased $31.9 million in 2007 over 2006 from approximately $23.4 million related to movements in foreign exchange and an increase in selling expenses associated with the increase in revenue. Additionally, we recorded a $9.8 million reduction to SG&A expenses in 2006 as a result of the favorable settlement of a legal proceeding.

Depreciation and amortization decreased $19.1 million in 2007 as compared to 2006 principally from contracts which were recorded at fair value in purchase accounting in prior years and became fully amortized at December 31, 2006.

International Results of Operations

 

(In thousands)    Year Ended December 31,    % Change  
     2008
Combined
   2007
Pre-Merger
   2006
Pre-Merger
   2008 v.
2007
    2007 v.
2006
 

Revenue

   $ 1,859,029    $ 1,796,778    $ 1,556,365    3   15

Direct operating expenses

     1,234,610      1,144,282      980,477    8   17

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     353,481      311,546      279,668    13   11

Depreciation and amortization

     264,717      209,630      228,760    26   (8 )% 
                         

Operating income

   $ 6,221    $ 131,320    $ 67,460    (95 )%    95
                         

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings owns 100% of our International segment through the indirect ownership of numerous international subsidiaries. Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings also owns certain other immaterial subsidiaries that are included in our Americas segment.

2008 v. 2007

Revenue increased approximately $62.3 million, with roughly $60.4 million from movements in foreign exchange. The remaining revenue growth was primarily attributable to growth in China, Turkey and Romania, partially offset by revenue declines in France and the United Kingdom. China and Turkey benefited from strong advertising environments. We acquired operations in Romania at the end of the second quarter of 2007, which also contributed to revenue growth in 2008. The decline in France was primarily driven by the loss of a contract to advertise on railways and the decline in the United Kingdom was primarily driven by weak advertising demand.

During the fourth quarter of 2008, revenue declined approximately $88.6 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2007, of which approximately $51.8 million was due to movements in foreign exchange and the remaining amount was primarily as a result of a decline in advertising demand.

Direct operating expenses increased $90.3 million. Included in the increase is approximately $39.5 million related to movements in foreign exchange. The remaining increase in direct operating expenses was driven by an increase in site lease expenses. SG&A expenses increased $41.9 million in 2008 over 2007 with approximately $11.2 million related to movements in foreign exchange and $20.1 million related to severance in 2008 associated with the restructuring plan.

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased $55.1 million with $18.8 million related to additional depreciation and amortization associated with the preliminary fair value adjustments to the acquired assets, approximately $18.0 million related to an increase in accelerated depreciation from billboards to be removed, approximately $11.3 million related to impaired advertising display contracts and $4.9 million related to an increase from movements in foreign exchange.

 

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2007 v. 2006

International revenue increased $240.4 million, or 15%, in 2007 as compared to 2006. Included in the increase was approximately $133.3 million related to movements in foreign exchange. Revenue growth occurred across inventory categories including billboards, street furniture and transit, driven by both increased rates and occupancy. Growth was led by increased revenue in France, Italy, Australia, Spain and China.

Our International direct operating expenses increased approximately $163.8 million in 2007 compared to 2006. Included in the increase was approximately $88.0 million related to movements in foreign exchange. The remaining increase in direct operating expenses was primarily attributable to an increase in site lease expenses associated with the increase in revenue. SG&A expenses increased $31.9 million in 2007 over 2006 from approximately $23.4 million related to movements in foreign exchange and an increase in selling expenses associated with the increase in revenue. Additionally, we recorded a $9.8 million reduction to SG&A in 2006 as a result of the favorable settlement of a legal proceeding.

Depreciation and amortization decreased $19.1 million in 2007 as compared to 2006 principally from contracts which were recorded at fair value in purchase accounting in prior years and became fully amortized at December 31, 2006.

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

International Results of Operations

 

      Three Months Ended
March 31,
       
(In thousands)    2009
Post-merger
    2008
Pre-merger
    %
Change
 

Revenue

   $ 312,029     $ 442,217     (29 %)

Direct operating expenses

     234,728       314,589     (25 %)

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     68,925       86,235     (20 %)

Depreciation and amortization

     55,258       54,991     1 %
                  

Operating income (loss)

   $ (46,882 )   $ (13,598 )   (245 %)
                  

 

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Revenue decreased approximately $130.2 million during the first quarter of 2009 compared to the same period of 2008, including the negative impact of foreign exchange of $60.9 million. The revenue decline occurred across most countries, with the most significant declines in France, primarily from the loss of a contract for advertising on railway land and lower revenues in the U.K. and Italy.

Direct operating expenses decreased $79.9 million as a result of a decrease of $45.7 million from movements in foreign exchange. The remaining decline was primarily attributable to a $24.5 million decline in site-lease expenses partially as a result of the loss of the rail contract discussed above. SG&A expenses decreased $17.3 million principally from $13.7 million related to movements in foreign exchange.

Depreciation and amortization expenses slightly increased in the first quarter of 2009 compared to the same period of 2008. The increase related to additional amortization associated with the fair value adjustments to the acquired intangible assets was partially offset by a decline from movements in foreign exchange.

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

International Results of Operations

 

      Year Ended December 31,    % Change  
(In thousands)    2008
Combined
   2007
Pre-Merger
   2006
Pre-Merger
   2008 v.
2007
    2007 v.
2006
 

Revenue

   $ 1,859,029    $ 1,796,778    $ 1,556,365    3 %   15 %

Direct operating expenses

     1,234,610      1,144,282      980,477    8 %   17 %

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     353,481      311,546      279,668    13 %   11 %

Depreciation and amortization

     264,717      209,630      228,760    26 %   (8 %)
                         

Operating income

   $ 6,221    $ 131,320    $ 67,460    (95 %)   95 %
                         

2008 v. 2007

Revenue increased approximately $62.3 million, with roughly $60.4 million from movements in foreign exchange. The remaining revenue growth was primarily attributable to growth in China, Turkey and Romania, partially offset by revenue declines in France and the United Kingdom. China and Turkey benefited from strong advertising environments. We acquired operations in Romania at the end of the second quarter of 2007, which also contributed to revenue growth in 2008. The decline in France was primarily driven by the loss of a contract to advertise on railways and the decline in the United Kingdom was primarily driven by weak advertising demand.

During the fourth quarter of 2008, revenue declined approximately $88.6 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2007, of which approximately $51.8 million was due to movements in foreign exchange and the remaining amount was primarily as a result of a decline in advertising demand.

 

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Direct operating expenses increased $90.3 million. Included in the increase is approximately $39.5 million related to movements in foreign exchange. The remaining increase in direct operating expenses was driven by an increase in site lease expenses. SG&A expenses increased $41.9 million in 2008 over 2007 with approximately $11.2 million related to movements in foreign exchange and $20.1 million related to severance in 2008 associated with the restructuring plan.

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased $55.1 million with $18.8 million related to additional depreciation and amortization associated with the preliminary fair value adjustments to the acquired assets, approximately $18.0 million related to an increase in accelerated depreciation from billboards to be removed, approximately $11.3 million related to impaired advertising display contracts and $4.9 million related to an increase from movements in foreign exchange.

2007 v. 2006

International revenue increased $240.4 million, or 15%, in 2007 as compared to 2006. Included in the increase was approximately $133.3 million related to movements in foreign exchange. Revenue growth occurred across inventory categories including billboards, street furniture and transit, driven by both increased rates and occupancy. Growth was led by increased revenues in France, Italy, Australia, Spain and China.

Our International direct operating expenses increased approximately $163.8 million in 2007 compared to 2006. Included in the increase was approximately $88.0 million related to movements in foreign exchange. The remaining increase in direct operating expenses was primarily attributable to an increase in site lease expenses associated with the increase in revenue. SG&A expenses increased $31.9 million in 2007 over 2006 from approximately $23.4 million related to movements in foreign exchange and an increase in selling expenses associated with the increase in revenue. Additionally, we recorded a $9.8 million reduction to SG&A in 2006 as a result of the favorable settlement of a legal proceeding.

Depreciation and amortization decreased $19.1 million in 2007 as compared to 2006 principally from contracts which were recorded at fair value in purchase accounting in prior years and became fully amortized at December 31, 2006.

This excerpt taken from the CCO 10-K filed Mar 2, 2009.

International Results of Operations

 

     Year Ended December 31,    % Change  
(In thousands)    2008
Combined
   2007
Pre-Merger
   2006
Pre-Merger
   2008 v.
2007
    2007 v.
2006
 

Revenue

   $ 1,859,029    $ 1,796,778    $ 1,556,365    3 %   15 %

Direct operating expenses

     1,234,610      1,144,282      980,477    8 %   17 %

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     353,481      311,546      279,668    13 %   11 %

Depreciation and amortization

     264,717      209,630      228,760    26 %   (8 )%
                         

Operating income

   $ 6,221    $ 131,320    $ 67,460    (95 )%   95 %
                         

2008 v. 2007

Revenue increased approximately $62.3 million, with roughly $60.4 million from movements in foreign exchange. The remaining revenue growth was primarily attributable to growth in China, Turkey and Romania, partially offset by revenue declines in France and the United Kingdom. China and Turkey benefited from strong advertising environments. We acquired operations in Romania at the end of the second quarter of 2007, which also contributed to revenue growth in 2008. The decline in France was primarily driven by the loss of a contract to advertise on railways and the decline in the United Kingdom was primarily driven by weak advertising demand.

During the fourth quarter of 2008, revenue declined approximately $88.6 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2007, of which approximately $51.8 million was due to movements in foreign exchange and the remaining amount was primarily as a result of a decline in advertising demand.

 

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Direct operating expenses increased $90.3 million. Included in the increase is approximately $39.5 million related to movements in foreign exchange. The remaining increase in direct operating expenses was driven by an increase in site lease expenses. SG&A expenses increased $41.9 million in 2008 over 2007 with approximately $11.2 million related to movements in foreign exchange and $20.1 million related to severance in 2008 associated with the restructuring plan.

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased $55.1 million with $18.8 million related to additional depreciation and amortization associated with the preliminary fair value adjustments to the acquired assets, approximately $18.0 million related to an increase in accelerated depreciation from billboards to be removed, approximately $11.3 million related to impaired advertising display contracts and $4.9 million related to an increase from movements in foreign exchange.

2007 v. 2006

International revenue increased $240.4 million, or 15%, in 2007 as compared to 2006. Included in the increase was approximately $133.3 million related to movements in foreign exchange. Revenue growth occurred across inventory categories including billboards, street furniture and transit, driven by both increased rates and occupancy. Growth was led by increased revenues in France, Italy, Australia, Spain and China.

Our International direct operating expenses increased approximately $163.8 million in 2007 compared to 2006. Included in the increase was approximately $88.0 million related to movements in foreign exchange. The remaining increase in direct operating expenses was primarily attributable to an increase in site lease expenses associated with the increase in revenue. SG&A expenses increased $31.9 million in 2007 over 2006 from approximately $23.4 million related to movements in foreign exchange and an increase in selling expenses associated with the increase in revenue. Additionally, we recorded a $9.8 million reduction to SG&A in 2006 as a result of the favorable settlement of a legal proceeding.

Depreciation and amortization decreased $19.1 million in 2007 as compared to 2006 principally from contracts which were recorded at fair value in purchase accounting in prior years and became fully amortized at December 31, 2006.

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

International Results of Operations

 

      Three Months Ended
September 30,
         Nine Months Ended
September 30,
      
(In thousands)    2008
Combined
    2007
Pre-Merger
   %
Change
    2008
Combined
   2007
Pre-Merger
   %
Change
 
               

Revenue

   $ 443,645     $ 431,188    3 %   $ 1,415,692    $ 1,264,891    12 %

Direct operating expenses

     300,249       287,133    5 %     944,062      830,682    14 %

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     82,590       74,592    11 %     259,802      226,314    15 %

Depreciation and amortization

     62,931       52,101    21 %     173,413      152,731    14 %
                                 

Operating income (loss)

   $ (2,125 )   $ 17,362    NA     $ 38,415    $ 55,164    (30 %)
                                 

Three Months

Revenue increased approximately $12.5 million during the third quarter of 2008 compared to the same period of 2007 including the positive impact of foreign exchange of $18.5 million. Also contributing to the increased revenue was growth in China principally from the Olympics. Partially offsetting the revenue growth was a decline in France, mostly from the loss of a contract for advertising on railway land. Revenues in the United Kingdom also declined in the third quarter of 2008. The top five international advertising categories were retail, food products, telecommunications, automotive and entertainment. Leading markets during the quarter included China, Finland, Romania, Turkey, Poland, Russia and the Baltics.

 

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Direct operating expenses increased $13.1 million from an increase of $13.2 million from movements in foreign exchange. SG&A expenses increased $8.0 million principally from $3.7 million related to movements in foreign exchange.

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased $10.8 million from $8.3 million in amortization recorded on the fair value adjustments pushed-down as a result of Clear Channel Communications’ merger and $2.3 million from movements in foreign exchange.

Nine Months

Revenue increased $150.8 million, with approximately $112.3 million from movements in foreign exchange. The remainder of the revenue growth was primarily attributable to growth in China, Turkey, Australia and Romania, partially offset by revenue declines in France and the United Kingdom. China, Turkey and Australia all benefited from strong advertising environments. We acquired operations in Romania at the end of the second quarter of 2007, which contributed to the revenue growth in 2008.

Direct operating expenses increased $113.4 million. Included in the increase is approximately $74.5 million related to movements in foreign exchange. The remaining increase in direct operating expenses was driven by an increase in site lease expenses. SG&A expenses increased $33.5 million in 2008 over 2007 from approximately $21.0 million related to movements in foreign exchange.

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased $20.7 million with $8.3 million in amortization recorded on the fair value adjustments pushed-down as a result of Clear Channel Communications’ merger and $12.2 million from movements in foreign exchange.

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

International Results of Operations

 

(In thousands)    Three Months Ended
June 30,
   %
Change
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
   %
Change
 
     2008    2007      2008    2007   

Revenue

   $ 529,830    $ 459,870    15 %   $ 972,047    $ 833,703    17 %

Direct operating expenses

     329,224      284,258    16 %     643,813      543,549    18 %

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     90,977      78,432    16 %     177,212      151,722    17 %

Depreciation and amortization

     55,491      51,521    8 %     110,482      100,630    10 %
                                

Operating income

   $ 54,138    $ 45,659    19 %   $ 40,540    $ 37,802    7 %
                                
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