-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, QWGXGhgUqzFp/S7p7+0mZqSpKeVmJk/QIthEriyYiHc6LNNWuG+qiPwxW7ZTNgOh A6dxGqTBhvMZnU28S30asQ== 0000950123-10-066247.txt : 20100719 0000950123-10-066247.hdr.sgml : 20100719 20100719164533 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950123-10-066247 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 FILED AS OF DATE: 20100719 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20100719 GROUP MEMBERS: BRADLEY LOUIS RADOFF GROUP MEMBERS: RADOFF FAMILY FOUNDATION FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Radoff Bradley Louis CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001380585 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1177 WEST LOOP SOUTH STREET 2: SUITE 1625 CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77027 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000783005 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RADIO BROADCASTING STATIONS [4832] IRS NUMBER: 351542018 STATE OF INCORPORATION: IN FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-43521 FILM NUMBER: 10958743 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE EMMIS PLAZA STREET 2: 40 MONUMENT CIRCLE SUITE 700 CITY: INDIANAPOLIS STATE: IN ZIP: 46204 BUSINESS PHONE: 3172660100 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE EMMIS PLAZA STREET 2: 40 MONUMENT CIRCLE #700 CITY: INDIANAPOLIS STATE: IN ZIP: 46204 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: EMMIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 SC 13D 1 c03581sc13d.htm SCHEDULE 13D Schedule 13D

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No.  )*

Emmis Communications Corporation
(Name of Issuer)
6.25% Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, $.01 par value
(Title of Class of Securities)
291525202
(CUSIP Number)
Greg Lempel
1177 West Loop South
Suite 1625
Houston, Texas 77027
(713) 482-2196
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to
Receive Notices and Communications)
- - with copies to -

Eliot D. Raffkind
Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, L.L.P.
1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 4100
Dallas, Texas 75201-4618
(214) 969-2800
July 9, 2010
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box. o

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See Rule 13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

 
 


 

                     
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1   NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS

Radoff Family Foundation
     
     
2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

  (a)   o 
  (b)   þ 
     
3   SEC USE ONLY
   
   
     
4   SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
  WC
     
5   CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
   
  o
     
6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
   
  Texas
       
  7   SOLE VOTING POWER
     
NUMBER OF   10,000
       
SHARES 8   SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY    
OWNED BY   0
       
EACH 9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING    
PERSON   10,000
       
WITH 10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
     
    0
     
11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
   
  10,000
     
12   CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
  o
     
13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
   
  0.4%
     
14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
  OO

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1   NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS

Bradley Louis Radoff
     
     
2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

  (a)   o 
  (b)   þ 
     
3   SEC USE ONLY
   
   
     
4   SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
  PF
     
5   CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
   
  o
     
6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
   
  United States of America
       
  7   SOLE VOTING POWER
     
NUMBER OF   47,500
       
SHARES 8   SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY    
OWNED BY   0
       
EACH 9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING    
PERSON   47,500
       
WITH 10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
     
    0
     
11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
   
  47,500
     
12   CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
  o
     
13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
   
  1.7%
     
14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
   
  IN

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SCHEDULE 13D
This Schedule 13D (this “Schedule 13D”) is being filed on behalf of the Radoff Family Foundation (the “Foundation”) and Bradley Louis Radoff (together with the Foundation, the Reporting Persons”) relating to 6.25% Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, $.01 par value (the “Preferred Stock”), of Emmis Communications Corporation, an Indiana corporation (the “Issuer”), purchased by the Reporting Persons. As the President of the Foundation, Mr. Radoff may direct the vote and disposition of the 10,000 shares of Preferred Stock held by the Foundation.
Item 1.  
Security and Issuer
     
Securities acquired:
  6.25% Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, $.01 par value (the “Preferred Stock”).
     
Issuer:
  Emmis Communications Corporation
One Emmis Plaza
40 Monument Circle, Suite 700
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Item 2. Identity and Background
(a) This Schedule 13D is jointly filed by the Radoff Family Foundation (the “Foundation”) and Mr. Bradley Louis Radoff (together with the Foundation, the “Reporting Persons”). Because Mr. Radoff is the President of the Foundation, Mr. Radoff may be deemed, pursuant to Rule 13d-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Act”), to be the beneficial owner of all of the shares of Preferred Stock held by the Foundation.
(b) The principal place of business for the Reporting Persons is 1177 West Loop South, Suite 1625, Houston, Texas 77027.
(c) The principal business of the Foundation is charity. The principal occupation of Mr. Radoff is investment management.
(d) During the last five years, neither of the Reporting Persons has been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).
(e) During the last five years, neither of the Reporting Persons has been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and, as a result of such proceeding, were or are subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.
(f) The Foundation is a Texas 501(c)(3) corporation. Mr. Radoff is a citizen of the United States of America.

 

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Item 3.  
Source and Amount of Funds
As of July 19, 2010, the Reporting Persons had invested $1,090,291.81 (inclusive of brokerage commissions) in Preferred Stock of the Issuer. The source of these funds was the working capital of the Foundation and the personal funds of Mr. Radoff.
Item 4.  
Purpose of the Transaction
The Reporting Persons are aware that on May 25, 2010, the Issuer executed an agreement and plan of merger (the “Merger Agreement”), that, if consummated, would result in the Issuer being taken private by Jeffrey H. Smulyan, the Issuer’s Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President. The Merger Agreement provides for a series of transactions, including (a) a cash tender offer for the Issuer’s Class A Common Stock, (b) an offer to exchange (the “Exchange Offer”) all outstanding Preferred Stock for new 12% PIK Senior Subordinated Notes due 2017 and (c) a solicitation of proxies to amend certain terms of the Preferred Stock (such amendments or any other amendment or amendments that adversely affect the rights or preferences of the holders of Preferred Stock, whether or not proposed in connection with the Merger Agreement, are referred to herein as the “Proposed Amendments”). Adoption of the Proposed Amendments described in the Merger Agreement requires the affirmative vote of holders of at least 2/3 of the outstanding Preferred Stock, voting as a separate class.
On July 9, 2010, Double Diamond Partners LLC, Zazove Aggressive Growth Fund, L.P., R2 Investments, LDC, DJD Group LLC, Third Point LLC, the Radoff Family Foundation, Bradley L. Radoff and LKCM Private Discipline Master Fund, SPC (collectively, the “Locked-Up Holders”) entered into a written lock-up agreement (the “Lock-Up Agreement”) pursuant to which, among other things, each of them agreed, subject to certain exceptions, to: (1) vote or cause to be voted any and all of its Preferred Stock against the Proposed Amendments; (2) restrict dispositions of Preferred Stock; (3) not enter into any agreement, arrangement or understanding with any person for the purpose of holding, voting or disposing of any securities of the Issuer, or derivative instruments with respect to securities of the Issuer; (4) consult with each other prior to making any public announcement concerning the Issuer; and (5) share certain expenses incurred in connection with their investment in the Preferred Stock, in each case during the term of the Lock-Up Agreement. As a result of the Lock-Up Agreement, the Locked-Up Holders may be deemed to have formed a group within the meaning of Rule 13d-5(b) under the Act. The Lock-Up Holders collectively own 969,858 shares of Preferred Stock, representing approximately 34.5% of the issued and outstanding shares of Preferred Stock of the Issuer. The description of the Lock-Up Agreement in this Schedule 13D is qualified in its entirety by reference to full text of the Lock-Up Agreement, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.2 and is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
The Reporting Persons acquired and continue to hold the Preferred Stock reported herein for investment purposes. The Reporting Persons may from time to time engage the Issuer, its representatives or other relevant parties in discussions regarding the Exchange Offer, the Proposed Amendments and other related matters relevant to the Reporting Persons’ investment in the Issuer, and may discuss with such parties alternatives to such Exchange Offer and Proposed Amendments. Depending on market conditions and other factors that the Reporting Persons may deem material to their investment decisions, the Reporting Persons may sell all or a portion of their Preferred Stock, or may purchase additional securities of the Issuer, on the open

 

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market or in a private transaction, in each case as permitted by the Lock-up Agreement. Except as set forth in this Item 4, the Reporting Persons have no present plans or proposals that relate to or that would result in any of the actions specified in clauses (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D of the Act.
Item 5.  
Interest in Securities of the Issuer
(a) The aggregate percentage of shares of Preferred Stock reported to be owned by the Reporting Persons is based upon 2,809,170 shares of Preferred Stock outstanding.
As of July 19, 2010, the Foundation beneficially owned 10,000 shares of Preferred Stock, representing approximately 0.4% of the issued and outstanding shares of Preferred Stock of the Issuer.
In addition, as of July 19, 2010, Mr. Radoff may be deemed the beneficial owner 47,500 shares of Preferred Stock held by the Foundation and Mr. Radoff directly, representing approximately 1.7% of the issued and outstanding shares of Preferred Stock of the Issuer. Mr. Radoff disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of Preferred Stock held by the Foundation.
As it relates to the ownership of the Preferred Stock of the Issuer, by virtue of the relationships among the Reporting Persons and the other Locked-Up Holders described in Item 4 above, such parties may be deemed to have formed a group under the Act. If the Reporting Persons and the other Locked-Up Holders are deemed to have formed a group, the group may be deemed to collectively own 969,858 shares of Preferred Stock, representing approximately 34.5% of the issued and outstanding shares of Preferred Stock of the Issuer. According to the Lock-Up Agreement, each of the other members of such potential group may be deemed to own the following amount of shares of Preferred Stock of the Issuer:
Double Diamond Partners, LLC may be deemed the beneficial owner of 51,000 shares of Preferred Stock of the Issuer.
Zazove Aggressive Growth Fund, L.P. may be deemed the beneficial owner of 117,098 shares of Preferred Stock of the Issuer;
R2 Investments, LDC may be deemed the beneficial owner of 337,050 shares of Preferred Stock of the Issuer;
DJD Group LLC may be deemed the beneficial owner of 101,210 shares of Preferred Stock of the Issuer;
Third Point LLC may be deemed the beneficial owner of 216,000 shares of Preferred Stock of the Issuer; and
LKCM Private Discipline Master Fund, SPC may be deemed the beneficial owner of 100,000 shares of Preferred Stock of the Issuer.
The members of the potential group may also own Class A Common Stock of the Issuer.

 

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The filing of this Schedule 13D shall not be construed as admission that the Reporting Persons are, for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act, the beneficial owners of any of the shares of Preferred Stock owned by the other members of the potential group described above. Pursuant to Rule 13d-4, the Reporting Persons disclaim all such beneficial ownership.
(b) By virtue of his position with the Foundation, Mr. Radoff has the sole power to vote and dispose of the shares of Preferred Stock owned by the Foundation reported in this Schedule 13D. Mr. Radoff also has the sole power to vote and dispose of the shares of Preferred Stock owned by him directly reported in this Schedule 13D.
The filing of this Schedule 13D shall not be construed as admission that Mr. Radoff is, for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act, the beneficial owner of any of the 10,000 shares of Preferred Stock owned by the Foundation. Pursuant to Rule 13d-4, Mr. Radoff disclaims all such beneficial ownership.
The Reporting Persons do not have knowledge of the power to vote and dispose of the shares of Preferred Stock of the other members of the potential group described in Section 5(a) above.
(c) During the past sixty (60), the Reporting Persons effected the following purchases of shares of Preferred Stock of the Issuer in the open market:
                         
Reporting Person   Date     Price per Share     Number of Shares  
 
                       
Bradley Louis Radoff
    6/28/10     $ 21.7126       17,500  
The Reporting Persons do not have knowledge of the transactions in the shares of Preferred Stock of the other members of the potential group described in Section 5(a) above.
(d) No person other than the Reporting Persons is known to have the right to receive, or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or proceeds from the sale of, the shares of Preferred Stock.
(e) Not applicable.
Item 6.  
Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer
Other than as described herein and in Item 4, there are no contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships among the Reporting Persons, or between the Reporting Persons and any other person, with respect to the securities of the Issuer.

 

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Item 7.  
Material to be Filed as Exhibits
     
Exhibit 99.1
  Joint Filing Agreement by and between the Radoff Family Foundation and Bradley Louis Radoff dated July 19, 2010.
 
   
Exhibit 99.2
  Lock-up Agreement dated as of July 9, 2010 by and among Double Diamond Partners LLC, Zazove Aggressive Growth Fund, L.P., R2 Investments, LDC, DJD Group LLC, Third Point LLC, the Radoff Family Foundation, Bradley L. Radoff and LKCM Private Discipline Master Fund, SPC.

 

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Signatures
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Date: July 19, 2010
         
  Radoff Family Foundation
 
 
  By:   /s/ Bradley Louis Radoff    
    Name:   Bradley Louis Radoff   
    Title:   President   
 
     
  /s/ Bradley Louis Radoff    
  Bradley Louis Radoff   
     
 

 

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EX-99.1 2 c03581exv99w1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1
EXHIBIT 99.1
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k) (1) (iii) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the persons named below agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a Statement on Schedule 13D dated July 19, 2010 (including amendments thereto) with respect to the 6.25% Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, $.01 par value, of Emmis Communications Corporation. This Joint Filing Agreement shall be filed as an Exhibit to such Statement.
Dated: July 19, 2010
         
  Radoff Family Foundation
 
 
  By:   /s/ Bradley Louis Radoff    
    Name:   Bradley Louis Radoff   
    Title:   President   
 
     
  /s/ Bradley Louis Radoff    
  Bradley Louis Radoff   
     

 

 

EX-99.2 3 c03581exv99w2.htm EXHIBIT 99.2 Exhibit 99.2
         
EXHIBIT 99.2
EXECUTION VERSION
LOCK-UP AGREEMENT
This Lock-up Agreement (this “Agreement”), is dated as of July 9, 2010, and is made by and among the undersigned parties (each, a “Locked-Up Holder” and, collectively, the “Locked-Up Holders”), each solely in its capacity as a beneficial owner (as defined below) of certain shares of 6.25% Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock issued by Emmis Communications Corporation (the “Preferred Shares”).
RECITALS
A.  
On May 25, 2010, Emmis Communications Corporation (“Emmis”) executed an agreement and plan of merger (the “Merger Agreement”), that if consummated would result in Emmis being taken private by Jeffrey H. Smulyan (“Smulyan”), Emmis’ Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President. The Merger Agreement provides for a series of transactions, each conditioned upon the other, including, (a) the exchange of outstanding Preferred Shares for new 12% PIK Senior Subordinated Notes due 2017 with a principal amount equal to 60% of the aggregate liquidation preference (excluding accrued and unpaid dividends) of the Preferred Shares (the “Exchange Offer”), (b) the repurchase of shares of Class A Common Stock of Emmis for $2.40 per share (the “Share Repurchase”) and (c) amendments to the terms of the Preferred Shares (such amendments or any other amendment or amendments that adversely affect the rights or preferences of the holders of Preferred Shares, whether or not proposed in connection with the Merger Agreement, the “Proposed Amendments” and together with the Exchange Offer and the Share Repurchase, the “Proposed Transactions”).
B.  
If the Proposed Transactions are completed, the Merger Agreement provides for the merger of JS Acquisition Inc. (“JS Acquisition”), an entity formed by Smulyan, into Emmis. Emmis would be taken private and each outstanding (a) Common Share (as defined below) that is not owned by JS Acquisition and (b) Preferred Share (owned by anyone else other than Alden Global Capital or its affiliates (collectively, “Alden”)) will be converted into the right to receive cash from Emmis.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Locked-Up Holders hereby agree as follows:
1. Agreement. Solely in its capacity as a beneficial owner of Preferred Shares, each Locked-Up Holder covenants and agrees that during the term of this Agreement, (a) it will vote or cause to be voted any and all of its Preferred Shares beneficially owned by it (whether beneficially owned by it on the date hereof or with respect to which beneficial ownership is acquired by it after the date hereof (such Preferred Shares with respect to which beneficial ownership is acquired after the date hereof, the “Future Preferred Shares”)) against the

 

 


 

Proposed Amendments unless the Requisite Locked-Up Holders (as defined below) shall have consented in writing to a vote in favor of the Proposed Amendments and (b) it will take all necessary action to achieve the foregoing. In furtherance of such agreement, a party may be appointed at the direction or consent of Locked-Up Holders party hereto beneficially owning two-thirds of the Subject Preferred Shares to act as the true and lawful attorney and agent in the Locked-Up Holders’ respective name, place and stead, to vote as their proxy as a beneficial owner of Preferred Shares against the Proposed Amendments, and to act as fully as the Locked Up-Holders could do if personally present at such meeting or as agent for the Locked-Up Holders in connection with the submission of a proxy, and, in any such case, with indemnifications, as necessary or appropriate, and as may be agreed to by the Locked-Up Holders. The proxy and power of attorney granted by the Locked-Up Holder shall be irrevocable during the term of this Agreement, and shall be deemed to be coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable proxy. Each Locked-Up Holder represents and warrants that it has not given any other proxy or power of attorney related to the Proposed Amendments that has not been revoked by an effective revocation thereof, and during the term of this Agreement, each Locked-Up Holder shall not without the prior written consent of the Requisite Locked-Up Holders grant any such proxy or power of attorney. In the event of a stock dividend or distribution, or any change in the Preferred Shares by reason of any stock dividend, split-up, recapitalization, combination, exchange of shares or the like, the term “Preferred Shares” will be deemed to refer to and include all such stock dividends and distributions and any shares into which or for which any or all of the Preferred Shares may be changed or exchanged.
2. Sale/Acquisition.
(a) For a period commencing with the date hereof until the earlier of the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 4 hereof and the consummation of Proposed Transactions previously consented to in writing by the Requisite Locked-Up Holders (which consent shall expressly refer to this Section 2), each Locked-Up Holder hereby agrees not to sell, assign, transfer, hypothecate or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, (i) any Preferred Shares or (ii) any option, interest in or right to acquire any Preferred Shares, in either case absent the written consent of the Requisite Locked-Up Holders and unless the transferee thereof agrees in writing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement by executing and delivering to all Locked Up Holders a joinder substantially in the form attached hereto as Annex A. In the event any Locked-Up Holder receives the written consent of the Requisite Locked-Up Holders to effect any of the transactions described in the foregoing clauses (i) and (ii), it shall give written notice to all Locked-Up Holders no later than the first business day after giving effect to any such transaction. This Agreement shall in no way be construed to preclude the Locked-Up Holders from acquiring Future Preferred Shares or Common Shares or any interest therein; provided, that any Future Preferred Shares so acquired shall automatically be deemed to be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; provided further, that a Locked-Up Holder shall give written notice to all Locked-Up Holders no later than the first business day after acquiring beneficial ownership of any such Future Preferred Shares or Common Shares.

 

 


 

(b) Each Locked-Up Holder further agrees that, without the prior written consent of the Requisite Locked-Up Holders it shall not, and shall cause its affiliates and associates (each as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act) not to enter into any agreement, arrangement or understanding with any person for the purpose of holding, voting or disposing of any securities of Emmis, or derivative instruments with respect to securities of Emmis; provided, however, any Locked-Up Holder may, or may cause its affiliates and associates to enter into any agreement, arrangement or understanding with any person for the purpose of acquiring any securities of Emmis, or derivative instruments with respect to securities of Emmis. If a Locked-Up Holder shall enter into an agreement, arrangement or understanding to effect any of the foregoing, the Locked-Up Holder shall give written notice to all Locked-Up Holders no later than the first business day after entering into any such agreement, arrangement or understanding
3. Ownership and Authority; Additional Information. Each Locked-Up Holder shall deliver to Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP (“Gibson Dunn”), a beneficial ownership certificate, substantially in the form attached hereto as Annex B (the “Ownership Certificate”), promptly upon any change (by acquisition, sale or otherwise) of its beneficial ownership of Preferred Shares or Common Shares. In addition, each Locked-Up Holder agrees to promptly furnish to Gibson Dunn (a) any information necessary or appropriate for the making of any required or advisable public filing or amendment thereto and (b) any other information supplementing information contained in any publicly filed statement or amendment thereto as is necessary in order to make the statements contained in such publicly filed statement or amendment not misleading.
4. Conditions; Termination.
(a) This Agreement shall automatically terminate upon the earlier of (i) September 30, 2010 and (ii) the written notice of the Requisite Locked-Up Holders of the termination of this Agreement; and
(b) In the event of termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section 4, the obligations of the Locked-Up Holders hereunder shall cease, and no party shall have any liability to any other party hereunder; provided, however, that no such termination shall relieve any party of liability for any willful and material breach of this Agreement prior to the effectiveness of such termination.
5. Representations and Warranties. Each of the Locked-Up Holders hereby represents and warrants as to itself, that the following statements are true, correct and complete, as of the date hereof:
(a) Lawful and Beneficial Ownership. It is the lawful and beneficial owner of the Emmis securities and swaps or other derivative transactions relating to Emmis securities set forth on the signature page hereto.
(b) Securities Laws. Neither it nor its affiliates or associates (i) is the beneficial owner of any securities of Emmis or is a party to any swaps or other derivative transactions relating to securities of Emmis, other than as described in the signature page hereto or (ii) has any agreement, arrangement or understanding with any person for the purpose of acquiring, holding, voting or disposing of any securities of Emmis.
(c) Power and Authority. It has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform its respective obligations under this Agreement.

 

 


 

(d) Authorization. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance of its obligations hereunder have been duly authorized by all necessary action on its part.
6. Acknowledgement. Each Locked-Up Holder agrees that it shall be responsible for compliance with any obligations such Locked-Up Holder may have pursuant to Section 13(d) or Section 16 of the Exchange Act, if any, to the extent it may be deemed part of a “Group” within the meaning of Rule 13d-5(b) under the Exchange Act or otherwise relating to its beneficial ownership of securities of Emmis (including, without limitation, making all filings, if any, required to be made by it on Schedule 13D and Forms 3, 4 and 5), it being agreed that no Locked-Up Holder shall be responsible for any such non-compliance by any other Locked-Up Holder other than itself.
7. Effectiveness. This Agreement shall not become effective and binding on the parties hereto unless and until counterpart signature pages hereto shall have been executed and delivered by the parties hereto and it is executed by beneficial owners of at least one-third (1/3) of the aggregate outstanding Preferred Shares.
8. Miscellaneous.
(a) Additional Signatories. Additional beneficial owners of Preferred Shares, with the prior consent of the Requisite Locked-Up Holders, may join and be bound by all of the terms of this Agreement by executing and delivering to all Locked-Up Holders a joinder substantially in the form attached hereto as Annex A.
(b) Definitions. As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings (such meanings to be equally applicable to both the singular and plural forms of the terms defined):
(i) “beneficially own” or “beneficial ownership” with respect to any securities shall mean having “beneficial ownership” of such securities as determined pursuant to Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).
(ii) “Common Shares” shall mean shares of Emmis’ Class A, Class B or Class C Common Stock.
(iii) “Requisite Locked-Up Holders” shall mean Locked-Up Holders party hereto beneficially owning more than one-half of the Subject Preferred Shares.
(iv) “Subject Preferred Sharesshall mean the Preferred Shares beneficially owned by the Locked-Up Holders on the date hereof and any Future Preferred Shares.
9. Amendments. This Agreement may not be modified or amended except in a writing signed by Locked-Up Holders party hereto beneficially owning more than two-thirds of the Subject Preferred Shares; provided, however, the obligations of each party to this Agreement, including, without limitation, with respect to the term of this Agreement under Section 4(a) hereto, may not be materially increased without the consent of Locked-Up Holders party hereto beneficially owning more than two-thirds of the Subject Preferred Shares plus each adversely affected party.

 

 


 

10. Governing Law; Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with, and this Agreement shall be governed by, the laws of the State of New York, without regard to any conflicts of law provision which would require the application of the law of any other jurisdiction. By its execution and delivery of this Agreement, each of the Locked-Up Holders hereby irrevocably and unconditionally agrees for itself that any legal action, suit or proceeding against it with respect to any matter under or arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or for recognition or enforcement of any judgment in any such action, suit or proceeding, may be brought in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction in the Borough of Manhattan of The City of New York.
By execution and delivery of this Agreement, each Locked-Up Holder hereby irrevocably accepts and submits itself to the exclusive jurisdiction of any such court, generally and unconditionally, with respect to any such action, suit or proceeding and hereby waives any defense of forum non conveniens or based upon venue if such action, suit or proceeding is brought in accordance with this provision.
11. Headings. The headings of the Sections, paragraphs and subsections of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation hereof.
12. Limitation on Assignment; Successors and Permitted Assigns. None of the parties hereto may assign any of its respective rights or obligations under this Agreement. This Agreement is intended to bind and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors, heirs, executors, administrators and representatives.
13. Notice. Any notices or other communications to one or more Locked-Up Holders required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing, and shall be sufficiently given if made by hand delivery, by telecopier or registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, at the names and addresses on the applicable signature page or pages hereto, with a copy to, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10166-0193, Attn: Michael Rosenthal, Esq. Any notice or communication to any party shall be deemed to have been given or made as of the date so delivered, if personally delivered; on the date actually received if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid; and when receipt is acknowledged, if telecopied.
14. No Agency or Advisory Relationship. Except as expressly provided herein, each Locked-Up Holder is acting independently of the others with respect to its investment in securities of Emmis and no Locked-Up Holder has the authority to represent or bind any other Locked-Up Holder. Each Locked-Up Holder (either itself or together with its investment manager) is a sophisticated financial investor that has conducted and will continue to conduct its own investigation into the affairs of Emmis as it may deem necessary for the purposes of its own investment, and no Locked-Up Holder is providing any other Locked-Up Holder with investment, tax, legal or other advice. No Locked-Up Holder is a fiduciary of any other Locked-Up Holder.

 

 


 

15. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same Agreement. Faxed or pdf signatures shall be valid and binding for all purposes.
16. Coordination of Public Statements. Each Locked-Up Holder agrees that it shall, and shall cause its affiliates to, consult with the other Locked-Up Holders prior to making any public announcement concerning Emmis and/or its investment in Emmis and, where the Requisite Locked-Up Holders object to all or any part of a public announcement, not make such public announcement except to the extent it is believed in good faith, based on the advice of counsel, to be required by applicable law or regulation.
17. Expenses. Locked-Up Holders party hereto beneficially owning more than two-thirds of the Subject Preferred Shares may from time to time agree in writing that certain expenses to be incurred in connection with their respective investments in the Preferred Stock shall be “Joint Expenses” for purposes of this Section 17. Unless otherwise agreed, any Joint Expenses will be for the ratable account of the Locked-Up Holders in accordance with the percentage of the Preferred Shares beneficially owned by them as of the date of the designation of such expenses as Joint Expenses (disregarding, for this purpose, any shares held by another Locked-Up Holder that may be deemed to be beneficially owned solely by virtue of the Locked-Up Holders being deemed a “group” within the meaning of Rule 13d-5(b) under the Exchange Act). Amounts incurred by a Locked-Up Holder with respect to Joint Expenses in excess of its ratable share will be reimbursed by the other Locked-Up Holders on demand upon presentation of appropriate supporting documentation. Other than Joint Expenses, each Locked-Up Holder shall bear its own costs and expenses in connection with this Agreement and its investment in Emmis.
18. Liability. No Locked-Up Holder nor any of its affiliates, or any of their respective partners, members, employees, counsel, agents or representatives shall be liable to any other Locked-Up Holder or its affiliates, in each case for any loss, liability, damage or expense arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or any Schedule 13D, or amendment thereto, filed by any Locked-Up Holder or its affiliates, or the actions or transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, except to the extent such loss, liability, damage or expense is caused by such party’s actual and material breach of the express provisions of this Agreement, gross negligence, fraud, bad faith or willful misconduct.
19. No Third Party Beneficiaries. Unless expressly stated herein, this Agreement shall be solely for the benefit of the parties hereto and no other person or entity.
20. Specific Performance. It is understood and agreed by each of the parties hereto that money damages would not be a sufficient remedy for any breach of this Agreement by any party and each non-breaching party shall be entitled to specific performance and injunctive or other equitable relief as a remedy for any such breach.

 

 


 

21. Further Acknowledgement. The parties to this Agreement agree and acknowledge that certain Locked-Up Holders are executing this Agreement as investment advisors for, and on behalf of, certain investment funds identified on such Locked-Up Holders’ signature pages. Notwithstanding the foregoing, by executing this Agreement, each such Locked-Up Holder executing this Agreement in such capacity further represents and warrants to the other Locked-Up Holders that (i) it has the requisite power and authority to agree to all of the matters set forth in this Agreement with respect to the Emmis securities such Locked-Up Holder beneficially owns (including those set forth on its signature page), (ii) it has the full authority on behalf of all such funds to vote, transfer and hold all the Emmis securities such Locked-Up Holder beneficially owns, and (iii) it has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform its respective obligations under, this Agreement, on behalf of each such fund.
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In Witness Whereof, each of the parties hereto has caused this Agreement to be executed and delivered by its duly authorized officer as of the date first above written.
         
  LOCKED-UP HOLDER

DJD GROUP
 
 
  By:   /s/ Don DeFosset    
    Name:   Don DeFosset   
    Title:   General Partner   
 
Address: 3203 Bayshore Blvd #19P
City/State/Zip: Tampa, FL 33629
Country: USA
Telecopy: 813 902 9408
Preferred Shares Beneficially Owned by Such
Locked-Up Holder: 101,210
Common Shares Beneficially Owned by Such
Locked-Up Holder: 0

 

 


 

         
  LOCKED-UP HOLDER

DOUBLE DIAMOND PARTNERS
 
 
  By:   /s/ Kevan A. Fight    
    Name:   Kevan A. Fight   
    Title:   General Partner   
 
Address: 6787 Walter Waite Ct.
City/State/Zip: Brecksville, OH 44141
Country: US
Telecopy:                                                                              
Preferred Shares Beneficially Owned by Such
Locked-Up Holder: 51,000
Common Shares Beneficially Owned by Such
Locked-Up Holder:                                                           

 

 


 

         
  LOCKED-UP HOLDER

RADOFF FAMILY FOUNDATION
 
 
  By:   /s/ Bradley L. Radoff    
    Name:   Bradley L. Radoff   
    Title:   President   
 
Address: 1177 West Loop South, Suite 1625
City/State/Zip: Houston, TX 77027
Country: United States
Telecopy: 832 202 0207
Preferred Shares Beneficially Owned by Such
Locked-Up Holder: 10,000
Common Shares Beneficially Owned by Such
Locked-Up Holder: N/A

 

 


 

         
  LOCKED-UP HOLDER

BRADLEY L. RADOFF
 
 
  By:   /s/ Bradley L. Radoff    
    Name:   Bradley L. Radoff   
    Title:      
 
Address: 1177 West Loop South, Suite 1625
City/State/Zip: Houston, TX 77027
Country: United States
Telecopy: 832 202 0207
Preferred Shares Beneficially Owned by Such
Locked-Up Holder: 37,500
Common Shares Beneficially Owned by Such
Locked-Up Holder: N/A

 

 


 

         
  LOCKED-UP HOLDER

R2 INVESTMENTS, LDC
 
 
  By:   Amalgamated Gadget, L.P, its Investment Manager    
 
     
  By:   Scepter Holdings, Inc., its General Partner    
 
     
  By:   /s/ Noel Nesser    
    Name:   Noel Nesser   
    Title:   CFO & Treasurer   
 
Address: 301 Commerce Street Suite 3200
City/State/Zip: Ft. Worth, TX 76102
Country: USA
Telecopy: 817 332 7463
Preferred Shares Beneficially Owned by Such
Locked-Up Holder: 337,050
Common Shares Beneficially Owned by Such
Locked-Up Holder: zero

 

 


 

         
  LOCKED-UP HOLDER

ZAZOVE AGGRESSIVE GROWTH FUND, L.P.
 
 
  By:   Zazove Associates LLC, its General Partner    
 
     
  By:   /s/ Steven M. Kleiman    
    Name:   Steven M. Kleiman   
    Title:   Chief Operating Officer   
 
Address: 1001 Tahoe Blvd.
City/State/Zip: Incline Village, NV 89451
Country: USA
Telecopy: 847 239 7101
Preferred Shares Beneficially Owned by Such
Locked-Up Holder: 117,098
Common Shares Beneficially Owned by Such
Locked-Up Holder: 0

 

 


 

         
  LOCKED-UP HOLDER

THIRD POINT LLC
 
 
  By:   /s/ James P. Gallagher    
    Name:   James P. Gallagher   
    Title:   Chief Administrative Officer   
 
Address: 390 Park Avenue, 18th floor
City/State/Zip: New York, NY 10022
Country: USA
Telecopy: 212 318 3809
Preferred Shares Beneficially Owned by Such
Locked-Up Holder: 216,000
Common Shares Beneficially Owned by Such
Locked-Up Holder: N/A

 

 


 

         
  LOCKED-UP HOLDER

LKCM PRIVATE DISCIPLINE MASTER FUND, SPC
 
 
  By:   /s/ J. Bryan King    
    Name:   J. Bryan King   
    Title:   Vice President of LKCM Alternative   
Management, LLC, general partner of LKCM
Private Discipline Management, L.P., general
partner of LKCM Private Discipline Master
Fund, SPC
Address: 301 Commerce Street. Suite 1600
City/State/Zip: Fort Worth Texas 76102
Country: USA
Telecopy: 817-332-4630
Preferred Shares Beneficially Owned by Such
Locked-Up Holder: 100,000
Common Shares Beneficially Owned by Such
Locked-Up Holder: N/A

 

 


 

ANNEX A
This Joinder to the Lock-Up Agreement, dated as of July 9, 2010, by and among the Locked-Up Holders signatory thereto (the “Agreement”), is executed and delivered by                                (the “Joining Party”) as of                     , 2010. Each capitalized term used herein but not otherwise defined shall have the meaning set forth in the Agreement.
  1.  
Agreement to be Bound. The Joining Party hereby agrees to join and be bound by all of the terms of the Agreement. The Joining Party shall hereafter be deemed to be a “Locked-Up Holder” for all purposes under the Agreement.
 
  2.  
Representations and Warranties. The Joining Party hereby makes, as of the date hereof, the representations and warranties of the Locked-Up Holders set forth in the Agreement in Sections 1 and 5 thereof.
 
  3.  
Governing Law. This Joinder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York, without regard to any conflicts of law provisions which would require the application of the law of any other jurisdiction.
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In Witness Whereof, the Joining Party has caused this Joinder to be executed as of the date first written above.
         
  JOINING PARTY
 
 
  By:      
    Name:      
    Title:      
 
Address:
 
City/State/Zip:
 
Country:
 
Telecopy:
 
Preferred Shares Beneficially Owned by Such
Joining Party:                                         
Common Shares Beneficially Owned by Such
Joining Party:                                         

 

 


 

ANNEX B
OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
This Ownership Certificate, dated as of                     , 2010 is being delivered pursuant to Section 3 of the Lock-Up Agreement (the “Agreement”), dated as of July 9, 2010, by and among the Locked-Up Holders1 signatory thereto. The undersigned, on behalf of itself and its affiliates, certifies, represents and warrants that, as of the date hereof, it has acquired or transferred and is the beneficial owner of Preferred Shares and Common Shares of Emmis as follows.
                                 
    Preferred Shares     Class A Common Stock     Class B Common Stock     Class C Common Stock  
Previously Owned
                               
Acquired
                               
Transferred
                               
Current Ownership
                               
The undersigned, on behalf of itself and its affiliates, further certifies, represents and warrants that, as of the date hereof, it does not beneficially own any other securities of Emmis other than as set forth herein, and that it is not a party to any swaps or other derivative transactions relating to Preferred Shares or Common Shares of Emmis, except as disclosed on Schedule 1 hereto.
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1  
Each capitalized term used herein but not otherwise defined shall have the meaning set forth in the Agreement.

 

 


 

In Witness Whereof, the undersigned has caused this Ownership Certificate to be executed and delivered by its duly authorized officer as of the date first above written.
         
  LOCKED-UP HOLDER

 
 
       
 
  By:      
    Name:      
    Title:      
 
Address:
 
City/State/Zip:
 
Country:
 
Telecopy:
 

 

 


 

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