10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021

or

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from __________to ___________

Commission File Number:        01-14461

Audacy, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania	23-1701044
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. employer identification no.)

2400 Market Street, 4th Floor

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(610) 660-5610

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	☐	Accelerated filer	☒	Emerging growth company	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act and Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share	AUD	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class A common stock, $0.01 par value – 137,420,583 Shares Outstanding as of October 31, 2021

(Class A Shares Outstanding include 4,747,327 unvested and vested but deferred restricted stock units)

Class B common stock, $0.01 par value – 4,045,199 Shares Outstanding as of October 31, 2021.

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AUDACY, INC.

INDEX

Table of Contents		Page
	Part I – Financial Information
Item 1	Financial Statements	1
Item 2	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	34
Item 3	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	47
Item 4	Controls and Procedures	48
	Part II – Other Information
Item 1	Legal Proceedings	49
Item 1A	Risk Factors	49
Item 2	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	49
Item 3	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	49
Item 4	Mine Safety Disclosures	49
Item 5	Other Information	49
Item 6	Exhibits	50
	Signatures	51

Private Securities Litigation Reform Act Safe Harbor Statement

In addition to historical information, this report contains statements by us with regard to our expectations as to financial results and other aspects of our business that involve risks and uncertainties and may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Forward-looking statements are presented for illustrative purposes only and reflect our current expectations concerning future results and events. All statements other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including, without limitation, any projections of earnings, revenues or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning proposed new services or developments; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements of belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing.

You can identify forward-looking statements by our use of words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “continues,” “expects,” “intends,” “likely,” “may,” “opportunity,” “plans,” “potential,” “project,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “predicts” and similar expressions which identify forward-looking statements, whether in the negative or the affirmative. We cannot guarantee that we actually will achieve these plans, intentions or expectations. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those forecasted or anticipated in such forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect our view only as of the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to update these statements or publicly release the result of any revision(s) to these statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.     Financial Statements

AUDACY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

	SEPTEMBER 30, 2021		DECEMBER 31, 2020
ASSETS:
Cash	$	62,841	$	30,964
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $18,790 in 2021 and $18,911 in 2020	271,360		276,102
Prepaid expenses, deposits and other	65,840		47,504
Total current assets	400,041		354,570
Investments	3,005		3,305
Net property and equipment	360,049		340,318
Operating lease right-of-use assets	224,733		236,903
Radio broadcasting licenses	2,252,249		2,229,016
Goodwill	81,630		62,215
Assets held for sale	528		21,407
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization	38,423		41,023
TOTAL ASSETS	$	3,360,658	$	3,288,757
LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	$	18,605	$	13,776
Accrued expenses	80,465		59,828
Other current liabilities	90,998		73,997
Operating lease liabilities	40,667		40,439
Long-term debt, current portion	—		5,488
Total current liabilities	230,735		193,528
Long-term debt, net of current portion	1,746,948		1,689,949
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion	214,664		229,400
Net deferred tax liabilities	482,090		473,398
Other long-term liabilities	59,027		57,744
Total long-term liabilities	2,502,729		2,450,491
Total liabilities	2,733,464		2,644,019
CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Class A, B and C common stock	1,413		1,409
Additional paid-in capital	1,668,065		1,662,155
Accumulated deficit	(1,041,424)		(1,017,037)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(860)		(1,789)
Total shareholders' equity	627,194		644,738
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	3,360,658	$	3,288,757

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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AUDACY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

	THREE MONTHS ENDED				NINE MONTHS ENDED
	SEPTEMBER 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
NET REVENUES	$	329,443	$	268,505	$	874,672	$	741,403
OPERATING EXPENSE:
Station operating expenses	260,972		228,671		718,924		668,195
Depreciation and amortization expense	12,477		12,547		38,690		37,665
Corporate general and administrative expenses	24,176		14,526		71,470		42,039
Integration costs	—		—		—		490
Restructuring charges	2,300		1,206		4,219		10,310
Impairment loss	26		11,814		1,371		17,021
Refinancing expenses	—		—		473		—
Other expenses	245		—		566		61
Total operating expense	300,196		268,764		835,713		775,781
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	29,247		(259)		38,959		(34,378)
NET INTEREST EXPENSE	22,771		20,846		66,484		66,109
Net (gain) loss on extinguishment of debt	—		—		8,168		—
Net (gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets	(4)		—		(3,731)		(228)
Other (income) expense	—		—		(446)		—
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE	(4)		—		3,991		(228)
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES (BENEFIT)	6,480		(21,105)		(31,516)		(100,259)
INCOME TAX (BENEFIT) EXPENSE	11,241		(4,227)		(6,534)		(20,432)
NET INCOME (LOSS)	(4,761)		(16,878)		(24,982)		(79,827)
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE - BASIC	$	(0.04)	$	(0.13)	$	(0.18)	$	(0.59)
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE - DILUTED	$	(0.04)	$	(0.13)	$	(0.18)	$	(0.59)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES:
Basic	135,893,823		134,735,075		135,857,127		134,753,276
Diluted	135,893,823		134,735,075		135,857,127		134,753,276

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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AUDACY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

	THREE MONTHS ENDED				NINE MONTHS ENDED
	September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	(4,761)	$	(16,878)	$	(24,982)	$	(79,827)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAXES (BENEFIT):
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, net of taxes (benefit)	170		515		929		(2,099)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	$	(4,591)	$	(16,363)	$	(24,053)	$	(81,926)

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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AUDACY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

(amounts in thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

	Common Stock						Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Total
	Class A			Class B
	Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount
Balance, December 31, 2020	136,913,375	$	1,369	4,045,199	$	40	$	1,662,155	$	(1,017,037)	$	(1,789)	$	644,738
Net income (loss)	—	—		—	—		—		(21,648)		—		(21,648)
Compensation expense related to granting of stock awards	291,347	3		—	—		2,575		—		—		2,578
Exercise of stock options	47,535	—		—	—		15		—		—		15
Purchase of vested employee restricted stock units	(347,607)	(3)		—	—		(1,908)		—		—		(1,911)
Payment of dividends on common stock	—	—		—	—		(386)		—		—		(386)
Dividend equivalents, net of forfeitures	—	—		—	—		—		386		—		386
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	—	—		—	—		—		—		553		553
Balance, March 31, 2021	136,904,650	$	1,369	4,045,199	$	40	$	1,662,451	$	(1,038,299)	$	(1,236)	$	624,325
Net income (loss)	—	—		—	—		—		1,426		—		1,426
Compensation expense related to granting of stock awards	412,243	4		—	—		2,441		—		—		2,445
Exercise of stock options	38,399	—		—	—		17		—		—		17
Purchase of vested employee restricted stock units	(20,317)	—		—	—		(98)		—		—		(98)
Payment of dividends on common stock	—	—		—	—		(194)		—		—		(194)
Dividend equivalents, net of forfeitures	—	—		—	—		—		201		—		201
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	—	—		—	—		—		—		206		206
Balance, June 30, 2021	137,334,975	$	1,373	4,045,199	$	40	$	1,664,617	$	(1,036,672)	$	(1,030)	$	628,328
Net income (loss) available to the Company	—	—		—	—		—		(4,761)		—		(4,761)
Compensation expense related to granting of stock awards	(94,466)	(1)		—	—		3,326		—		—		3,325
Issuance of common stock related to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP")	38,782	—		—	—		142		—		—		142
Exercise of stock options	28,800	1		—	—		12		—		—		13
Purchase of vested employee restricted stock units	(9,227)	—		—	—		(31)		—		—		(31)
Payment of dividends on common stock	—	—		—	—		(1)		—		—		(1)
Dividend equivalents, net of forfeitures	—	—		—	—		—		9		—		9
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	—	—		—	—		—		—		170		170
Balance, September 30, 2021	137,298,864	$	1,373	4,045,199	$	40	$	1,668,065	$	(1,041,424)	$	(860)	$	627,194

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AUDACY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

(amounts in thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

	Common Stock						Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Total
	Class A			Class B
	Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount
Balance, December 31, 2019	133,867,621	$	1,339	4,045,199	$	40	$	1,655,781	$	(775,578)	$	(139)	$	881,443
Net income (loss)	—	—		—	—		—		(9,138)		—		(9,138)
Compensation expense related to granting of stock awards	440,129	4		—	—		4,113		—		—		4,117
Issuance of common stock related to the ESPP	165,756	2		—	—		239		—		—		241
Purchase of vested employee restricted stock units	(432,472)	(4)		—	—		(1,390)		—		—		(1,394)
Payment of dividends on common stock	—	—		—	—		(3,221)		—		—		(3,221)
Dividend equivalents, net of forfeitures	—	—		—	—		493		—		—		493
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	—	—		—	—		—		—		(2,354)		(2,354)
Balance, March 31, 2020	134,041,034	$	1,341	4,045,199	$	40	$	1,656,015	$	(784,716)	$	(2,493)	$	870,187
Net income (loss)	—	—		—	—		—		(53,811)		—		(53,811)
Compensation expense related to granting of stock awards	(30,040)	—		—	—		2,274		—		—		2,274
Purchase of vested employee restricted stock units	(41,002)	(1)		—	—		(52)		—		—		(53)
Payment of dividends on common stock	—	—		—	—		(189)		—		—		(189)
Dividend equivalents, net of forfeitures	—	—		—	—		162		—		—		162
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	—	—		—	—		—		—		(260)		(260)
Balance, June 30, 2020	133,969,992	$	1,340	4,045,199	$	40	$	1,658,210	$	(838,527)	$	(2,753)	$	818,310
Net income (loss) available to the Company	—	—		—	—		—		(16,878)		—		(16,878)
Compensation expense related to granting of stock awards	(20,625)	—		—	—		1,784		—		—		1,784
Dividend equivalents, net of forfeitures	—	—		—	—		(44)		—		—		(44)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	—	—		—	—		—		—		515		515
Balance, September 30, 2020	133,949,367	$	1,340	4,045,199	$	40	$	1,659,950	$	(855,405)	$	(2,238)	$	803,687

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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AUDACY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

	NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
	2021		2020
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)	$	(24,982)	$	(79,827)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	38,690		37,665
Net amortization of deferred financing costs (net of original issue discount and debt premium)	2,249		396
Net deferred taxes (benefit) and other	8,692		(13,338)
Provision for bad debts	1,967		12,576
Net (gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets	(3,731)		(228)
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense	8,349		6,168
Net loss on extinguishment of debt	8,168		—
Deferred compensation	2,787		738
Impairment loss	1,371		17,021
Accretion expense, net of asset retirement obligation adjustments	—		46
Changes in assets and liabilities (net of effects of acquisitions, and dispositions):
Accounts receivable	2,286		132,944
Prepaid expenses and deposits	(18,317)		(25,430)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	24,577		(23,006)
Other assets	(134)		—
Accrued interest expense	1,902		14,053
Accrued liabilities - long-term	(8,253)		2,198
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	45,621		81,976
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to property, equipment and software	(39,267)		(21,905)
Proceeds from sale of radio stations and other assets	1,162		10,416
Purchases of businesses and audio assets	(15,297)		—
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(53,402)		(11,489)

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AUDACY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

	NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
	2021		2020
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowing under the revolving senior debt	52,000		146,749
Borrowing under the accounts receivable facility	75,000		—
Net proceeds from note issuance	540,000		—
Payments of long-term debt	(77,044)		(14,622)
Payments of revolving senior debt	(124,000)		(186,022)
Retirement of notes	(400,000)		—
Payment for debt issuance costs	(9,364)		—
Payment of call premium and other fees	(14,500)		—
Proceeds from issuance of employee stock plan	142		241
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	45		—
Purchase of vested employee restricted stock units	(2,040)		(1,447)
Payment of dividends on common stock	—		(2,692)
Payment of dividend equivalents on vested restricted stock units	(581)		(718)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	39,658		(58,511)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	31,877		11,976
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR	30,964		20,393
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	$	62,841	$	32,369
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid (received) during the period for:
Interest	$	62,217	$	51,482
Income taxes	$	(304)	$	3,957

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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AUDACY, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 AND 2020

1.    BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT POLICIES

Audacy, Inc. (formerly Entercom Communications Corp.) was formed as a Pennsylvania corporation in 1968. On April 9, 2021, the Company changed its name to Audacy, Inc. and changed its New York Stock Exchange ticker symbol from "ETM" to "AUD".

The interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by Audacy, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) in accordance with: (i) generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information; and (ii) the instructions of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, the condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments considered necessary for a fair statement of the results of operations and financial position for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. The Company’s results are subject to seasonal fluctuations and, therefore, the results shown on an interim basis are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.

This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020, and filed with the SEC on March 1, 2021, as part of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (the "2020 Annual Report"). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.

There have been no material changes from Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies, as described in the notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements contained in the 2020 Annual Report.

COVID-19

In December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus ("COVID-19") surfaced which resulted in an outbreak of infections throughout the world, which has affected operations and global supply chains. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. While the full impact of this pandemic is not yet known, the Company took proactive actions in an effort to mitigate its effects and is continually assessing its effects on the Company's business, including how it has and will continue to impact advertisers, professional sports and live events.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company took certain measures to mitigate the resultant financial impact, including, but not limited to: (i) temporary salary reductions implemented across senior management and the broader organization; (ii) temporary freezing of contractual salary increases in 2020; (iii) furlough and termination of select employees; (iv) temporary suspension of new employee hiring, travel and entertainment, 401(k) matching program, and employee stock purchase program; (v) suspension of quarterly dividend program; and (vi) temporary reduction of sales and promotions spend as well as certain consulting and other discretionary expenses.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had, and is expected to continue to have, a material impact on the Company's business operations, financial position, cash flows, liquidity, and capital resources and results of operations. The full extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the Company's business, results of operations, and financial condition will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be accurately estimated at this time.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

All new accounting pronouncements that are in effect that may impact the Company’s financial statements have been implemented. The Company does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued (other than those included in the notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements contained in its 2020 Annual Report) that might have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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Consolidated VIE

On July 15, 2021, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a $75.0 million accounts receivable securitization facility (the "Receivables Facility") to provide additional liquidity, to reduce the Company's cost of funds and to repay outstanding indebtedness under the Company's Credit Facility (as defined in Note 8, Long-Term Debt, below).

The documentation for the Receivables Facility includes (i) a Receivables Purchase Agreement (the “Receivables Purchase Agreement”) entered into by and among Audacy Operations, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Audacy Operations”), Audacy Receivables, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, as seller (“Audacy Receivables”), the investors party thereto (the “Investors”), and DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank, Frankfurt AM Main, as agent (“DZ BANK”); (ii) a Sale and Contribution Agreement (the “Sale and Contribution Agreement”), by and among Audacy Operations, Audacy New York, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Audacy NY”), and Audacy Receivables; and (iii) a Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Purchase and Sale Agreement,” and together with the Receivables Purchase Agreement and the Sale and Contribution Agreement, the “Agreements”) by and among certain wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company (together with Audacy NY, the “Originators”), Audacy Operations and Audacy NY.

Audacy Receivables is considered a special purpose vehicle ("SPV") as it is an entity that has a special, limited purpose and it was created to sell accounts receivable, together with customary related security and interests in the proceeds thereof, to the Investors in exchange for cash investments.

The SPV is a bankruptcy remote, limited liability company wholly owned by Audacy NY and its assets are not available to creditors of the Company, Audacy Operations or Audacy NY. Pursuant to the Receivables Facility, Audacy NY sells certain of its receivables and certain related rights to payment and obligations of Audacy NY with respect to such receivables, and certain other related rights to Audacy Receivables, LLC, which, in turn, obtains loans secured by the receivables from financial institutions (the “Lenders”). Amounts received from the Lenders, the pledged receivables and the corresponding debt are included in Accounts receivable and Long-term debt, respectively, on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The aggregate principal amount of the loans made by the Lenders cannot exceed $75.0 million outstanding at any time. The Receivables Facility will expire on July 15, 2024, unless earlier terminated or subsequently extended.

The SPV is considered a Variable Interest Entity ("VIE") because its equity capitalization is insufficient to support its operations. The most significant activities that impact the economic performance of the SPV are decisions made to manage receivables. Audacy NY is considered the primary beneficiary and consolidates the SPV as it makes these decisions. No additional financial support was provided to the SPV during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 or is expected to be provided in the future that was not previously contractually required. As of September 30, 2021, the SPV has $231.1 million of net accounts receivable and has outstanding borrowings of $75.0 million under the Receivables Facility.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior years' statements of cash flows to conform to the presentation in the current year, which did not have a material impact on the Company's previously reported financial statements.

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2.    BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

The Company records acquisitions under the acquisition method of accounting, and allocates the purchase price to the assets and liabilities based upon their respective fair values as determined as of the acquisition date. Merger and acquisition costs are excluded from the purchase price as these costs are expensed as incurred for book purposes and amortized for tax purposes.

2021 Urban One Exchange

On April 20, 2021, the Company completed a transaction with Urban One, Inc. ("Urban One") under which the Company exchanged its four station cluster in Charlotte, North Carolina for one station in St. Louis, Missouri, one station in Washington, D.C., and one station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (the "Urban One Exchange"). The Company and Urban One began programming the respective stations under local marketing agreements ("LMAs") on November 23, 2020. During the period of the LMAs, the Company's consolidated financial statements excluded net revenues and station operating expenses associated with the four station cluster in Charlotte, North Carolina (the "divested stations") and included net revenues and station operating expenses associated with the stations in St. Louis, Missouri, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (the "acquired stations").

Upon completion of the Urban One Exchange, the Company: (i) removed from its condensed consolidated balance sheet the assets of the divested stations, which were previously classified as assets held for sale; (ii) recorded the assets of the acquired stations at fair value; and (iii) recognized a gain on the exchange of approximately $4.0 million. Based upon the timing of the Urban One Exchange, the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2021: (a) reflect the results of the acquired stations for the portion of the period in which the LMAs were in effect and after the completion of the Urban One Exchange; and (b) do not reflect the results of the divested stations. The Company's condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2020: (x) do not reflect the results of the acquired stations; and (y) reflect the results of the divested stations.

The Company's fair value analysis contains assumptions based on past experience, reflects expectations of industry observers and includes judgments about future performance using industry normalized information. The allocations presented in the table below are based upon management's estimate of the fair values using valuation techniques including income, cost and market approaches.

			Useful Lives in Years
	Preliminary Value		From	To
	(amounts in thousands)
Assets
Net property and equipment	$	2,254	0	40
Total tangible property	2,254
Radio broadcasting licenses	23,233		non-amortizing
Total intangible assets	$	23,233
Total assets	$	25,487

2021 Podcorn Acquisition

On March 9, 2021, the Company completed the acquisition of podcast influencers marketplace, Podcorn Media, Inc. ("Podcorn") for $14.6 million in cash and a performance-based earnout over the next two years (the "Podcorn Acquisition"). The Company's condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 reflect the results of Podcorn for the portion of the period after the completion of the Podcorn Acquisition. The Company's condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2020 do not reflect the results of Podcorn.

The Podcorn Acquisition includes a contingent consideration arrangement that requires additional consideration to be paid by the Company to Podcorn based upon the achievement of certain annual performance benchmarks over a two-year period. A portion of the contingent consideration could be paid out in 2023 and a portion of the contingent consideration could be paid out in 2024. The timing of the payment of the contingent consideration is dependent upon Adjusted EBITDA values for 2022 and 2023, as defined in the purchase agreement. The range of the total undiscounted amounts the Company could pay under the contingent consideration agreement over the two-year period is between $0 and $45.2 million. The fair value of the contingent consideration recognized on the acquisition date of $7.7 million was estimated by applying probability-weighted, discounted

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future cash flows at current tax rates. The significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) used to estimate the fair value include the projected Adjusted EBITDA values, as defined in the purchase agreement, for 2022 and 2023, and the discount rate. Since the acquisition date, fluctuation in the market-based inputs used to develop the discount rate resulted in a reduction in the discount rate. As a result, the fair value of the contingent consideration at September 30, 2021 increased to $8.4 million. Changes in the fair value of the contingent considerations are recorded to the Station Operating Expenses line item on the Statement of Operations.

The Company's fair value analysis contains assumptions based on past experience, reflects expectations of industry observers and includes judgments about future performance using industry normalized information. Using a residual method, any excess between the consideration paid and the fair value of net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. Management believes that this acquisition provides the Company with an opportunity to benefit from customer relationships, technical knowledge and trade secrets.

The allocations presented in the table below are based upon management's estimate of the fair values using valuation techniques including income, cost and market approaches. The following preliminary purchase price allocations are based upon the valuation of assets and these estimates and assumptions are subject to change as the Company obtains additional information during the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date. Differences between the preliminary and final valuation could be substantially different from the initial estimate.

	Preliminary Value		Measurement Period Adjustment		As Adjusted
	(amounts in thousands)
Assets
Cash	$	702	$	—	$	702
Prepaid expenses, deposits and other	18		—		18
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization	2,545		—		2,545
Goodwill	19,579		32		19,611
Deferred tax asset	72		—		72
Net working capital	95		(32)		63
Preliminary fair value of net assets acquired	$	23,011	$	—	$	23,011

The aggregate fair value purchase price allocation for the assets acquired in the Podcorn Acquisition as previously reported was revised during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 due to a change to the net working capital amounts associated with the acquired company which resulted in an increase to acquired goodwill.

2020 QL Gaming Group Acquisition

On November 9, 2020, the Company completed the acquisition of sports data and iGaming affiliate platform QL Gaming Group ("QLGG") in an all cash deal for approximately $32 million (the "QLGG Acquisition"). The Company's condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2021, reflect the results of QLGG. The Company's condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2020 do not reflect the results of QLGG.

The Company's fair value analysis contains assumptions based on past experience, reflects expectations of industry observers and includes judgments about future performance using industry normalized information. Using a residual method, any excess between the consideration paid and the fair value of net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. Management believes that this acquisition provides the Company with an opportunity to benefit from acquired technology, customer relationships, technical knowledge and trade secrets.

The allocations presented in the table below are based upon management's estimate of the fair values using valuation techniques including income, cost and market approaches. The following table reflects the final allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired.

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	Preliminary Value		Measurement Period Adjustment		As Adjusted
	(amounts in thousands)
Assets
Net property and equipment	$	8	$	—	$	8
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization	14,608		—		$	14,608
Goodwill	18,323		(196)		$	18,127
Total intangible and other assets	32,931		(196)		$	32,735
Deferred tax liabilities	(1,348)		$	196	$	(1,152)
Net working capital	12		$	—	$	12
Preliminary fair value of net assets acquired	$	31,603	$	—	$	31,603

The aggregate fair value purchase price allocation for the assets acquired in the QLGG Acquisition as previously reported was revised during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 due to a change to the deferred tax amounts resulting from the acquisition which resulted in an decrease to acquired goodwill.

2020 Dispositions

During the second quarter of 2020, the Company entered into an agreement with Truth Broadcasting Corporation ("Truth") to dispose of property and equipment and two broadcasting licenses in Greensboro, North Carolina. During the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company completed this sale for $0.4 million in cash. The Company reported a loss, net of expenses, of approximately $0.1 million.

Unaudited Pro Forma Summary of Financial Information

The following unaudited pro forma information for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020 assumes that the acquisitions in 2021 had occurred as of January 1, 2020 and the acquisitions in 2020 had occurred as of January 1, 2019.

Refer to information within this Note 2, Business Combinations, and to the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020, and filed with the SEC on March 1, 2021, for a description of the Company’s acquisition and disposition activities.

The unaudited pro forma information presented gives effect to certain adjustments, including: (i) depreciation and amortization of assets; (ii) change in the effective tax rate; (iii) merger and acquisition costs; and (iv) interest expense on any debt incurred to fund the acquisitions which would have been incurred had such acquisitions been consummated at an earlier time.

This unaudited pro forma information has been prepared based on estimates and assumptions, which management believes are reasonable. These unaudited pro forma results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisitions been made as of that date or results which may occur in the future.

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands except share and per share data)
	Pro Forma		Pro Forma		Pro Forma		Pro Forma
Net revenues	$	329,443	$	269,494	$	875,108	$	743,328
Net income (loss)	$	(4,888)	$	(19,221)	$	(25,502)	$	(85,210)
Net income (loss) per common share - basic	$	(0.04)	$	(0.14)	$	(0.19)	$	(0.63)
Net income (loss) per common share - diluted	$	(0.04)	$	(0.14)	$	(0.19)	$	(0.63)
Weighted shares outstanding basic	135,893,823		134,735,075		135,857,127		134,753,276
Weighted shares outstanding diluted	135,893,823		134,735,075		135,857,127		134,753,276

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3.    RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

Restructuring Charges

The following table presents the components of restructuring charges.

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Workforce reduction	4,131		10,218
Other restructuring costs	88		92
Total restructuring charges	$	4,219	$	10,310

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Workforce reduction	$	2,263	$	1,149
Other restructuring costs	37		57
Total restructuring charges	$	2,300	$	1,206

Restructuring Plan

During the first quarter of 2020, the Company initiated a restructuring plan to help mitigate the adverse impact that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on financial results and business operations. The Company continues to evaluate what, if any, further actions may be necessary related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The restructuring plan primarily included workforce reduction charges that included one-time termination benefits and related costs to mitigate the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company initiated a restructuring plan as a result of the integration of radio stations acquired from CBS Radio Inc. ("CBS Radio") in November 2017. The restructuring plan included: (i) workforce reduction and realignment charges that included one-time termination benefits and related costs; and (ii) costs associated with realigning radio stations within the overlap markets between CBS Radio and the Company.

The estimated amount of unpaid restructuring charges as of September 30, 2021 includes amounts in accrued expenses that are expected to be paid in less than one year and long-term restructuring costs for lease abandonment costs covering the remaining non-cancellable lease term.

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021		Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Restructuring charges, beginning balance	$	2,988	$	4,251
Additions	4,219		11,981
Payments	(4,500)		(13,244)
Restructuring charges unpaid and outstanding	2,707		2,988
Restructuring charges - noncurrent portion	—		(812)
Restructuring charges - current portion	$	2,707	$	2,176

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4.    REVENUE

Spot Revenues

The Company sells air-time to advertisers and broadcasts commercials at agreed upon dates and times. The Company's performance obligations are broadcasting advertisements for advertisers at specifically identifiable days and dayparts. The amount of consideration the Company receives and revenue it recognizes is fixed based upon contractually agreed upon rates. The Company recognizes revenue at a point in time when the advertisements are broadcast and the performance obligations are satisfied. Revenues are recorded on a net basis, after the deduction of advertising agency fees by the advertising agencies.

Digital Revenues

The Company provides targeted advertising through the sale of streaming and display advertisements on its national platforms, audacy.com and eventful.com, the Audacy app, and its station websites. Performance obligations include delivery of advertisements over the Company's platforms or delivery of targeted advertisements directly to consumers. The Company recognizes revenue at a point in time when the advertisements are delivered and the performance obligations are satisfied. Revenues are recorded on a net basis, after the deduction of advertising agency fees by the advertising agencies.

Through its acquisition of Cadence13, Inc. ("Cadence13") (the "Cadence13 Acquisition"), the Company embeds advertisements in its owned and operated podcasts and other on-demand content. Performance obligations include delivery of advertisements. The Company recognizes revenue at a point in time when the advertisements are delivered and the performance obligations are satisfied. Revenues are recorded on a net basis, after the deduction of advertising agency fees by the advertising agencies.

Through its acquisition of Pineapple Street Media ("Pineapple") (the "Pineapple Acquisition"), the Company creates podcasts, for which it earns production fees. Performance obligations include the delivery of episodes. These revenues are fixed based upon contractually agreed upon terms. The Company recognizes revenue over the term of the production contract.

Network Revenues

The Company sells air-time on the Company's Audacy Audio Network. The amount of consideration the Company receives and revenue it recognizes is fixed based upon contractually agreed upon rates. The Company recognizes revenue at a point in time when the advertisements are broadcast and the performance obligations are satisfied. Revenues are recorded on a net basis, after the deduction of advertising agency fees by the advertising agencies.

Sponsorship and Event Revenues

The Company sells advertising space at live and local events hosted by the Company across the country. The Company also earns revenues from attendee-driven ticket sales and merchandise sales. Performance obligations include the presentation of the advertisers' branding in highly visible areas at the event. These revenues are recognized at a point in time, as the event occurs and the performance obligations are satisfied.

The Company also sells sponsorships including, but not limited to, naming rights related to its programs or studios. Performance obligations include the mentioning or displaying of the sponsors' name, logo, product information, slogan or neutral descriptions of the sponsors' goods or services in acknowledgement of their support. These revenues are fixed based upon contractually agreed upon terms. The Company recognizes revenue over the length of the sponsorship agreement based upon the fair value of the deliverables included.

Other Revenues

The Company earns revenues from on-site promotions and endorsements from talent. Performance obligations include the broadcasting of such endorsement at specifically identifiable days and dayparts or at various local events. The Company recognizes revenue at a point in time when the performance obligations are satisfied.

The Company earns trade and barter revenue by providing advertising broadcast time in exchange for certain products, supplies, and services. The Company includes the value of such exchanges in both net revenues and station operating expenses. Trade and barter value is based upon management's estimate of the fair value of the products, supplies and services received.

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Contract Balances

Refer to the table below for information about receivables, contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers. Accounts receivable balances in the table below exclude other receivables that are not generated from contracts with customers. These amounts are $1.0 million and $3.8 million as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

Description	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Receivables, net, included in Accounts receivable net of allowance for doubtful accounts	$	270,374	$	272,321
Unearned revenue - current	16,790		15,651
Unearned revenue - noncurrent	679		1,294

Changes in Contract Balances

The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in accounts receivable (billed or unbilled), and customer advances and deposits (unearned revenue) on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet. At times, however, the Company receives advance payments or deposits from its customers before revenue is recognized, resulting in contract liabilities. The contract liabilities primarily relate to the advance consideration received from customers on certain contracts. For these contracts, revenue is recognized in a manner that is consistent with the satisfaction of the underlying performance obligations. The contract liabilities are reported on the condensed consolidated balance sheets on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each respective reporting period within other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities.

Significant changes in the contract liabilities balances during the period are as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Description	Unearned Revenue
	(amounts in thousands)
Beginning balance on January 1, 2021	$	16,945
Revenue recognized during the period that was included in the beginning balance of contract liabilities	(16,945)
Additions, net of revenue recognized during period	17,469
Ending balance	$	17,469

Disaggregation of Revenue

The following table presents the Company’s revenues disaggregated by revenue source:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
Revenue by Source	(amounts in thousands)
Spot revenues	$	577,561	$	488,891
Digital revenues	169,746		131,188
Network revenues	61,626		56,889
Sponsorships and event revenues	32,021		32,871
Other revenues	33,718		31,564
Net revenues	$	874,672	$	741,403

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	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
Revenue by Source	(amounts in thousands)
Spot revenues	$	220,562	$	183,011
Digital revenues	61,378		47,337
Network revenues	23,453		18,908
Sponsorships and event revenues	12,093		8,776
Other revenues	11,957		10,473
Net revenues	$	329,443	$	268,505

5.    LEASES

Leasing Guidance

The Company recognizes the assets and liabilities that arise from leases on the commencement date of the lease. The Company recognizes the liability to make lease payments as a lease liability as well as a right-of-use ("ROU") asset representing the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Lease Expense

The components of lease expense were as follows:

Lease Cost	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Operating lease cost	$	36,728	$	36,664
Variable lease cost	8,876		7,808
Total lease cost	$	45,604	$	44,472

	Three Months Ended September 30,
Lease Cost	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Operating lease cost	$	12,113	$	12,351
Variable lease cost	2,861		2,610
Total lease cost	$	14,974	$	14,961

Supplemental Cash Flow

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
Description	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	40,567	$	44,572
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations
Operating leases	$	14,898	$	6,826

As of September 30, 2021, the Company has not entered into any leases that have not yet commenced.

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6.    INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL

Goodwill and certain intangible assets are not amortized for book purposes. They may be, however, amortized for tax purposes. The Company accounts for its acquired broadcasting licenses as indefinite-lived intangible assets and, similar to goodwill, these assets are reviewed at least annually for impairment. At the time of each review, if the fair value is less than the carrying value of the reporting unit, then a charge is recorded to the results of operations.

The following table presents the changes in the carrying value of broadcasting licenses. Refer to Note 2, Business Combinations, and Note 14, Assets Held For Sale, for additional information.

	Broadcasting Licenses Carrying Amount
	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Broadcasting licenses balance as of January 1,	$	2,229,016	$	2,508,121
Disposition of radio stations (See Note 2)	—		(432)
Acquisitions (See Note 2)	23,233		—
Loss on impairment	—		(261,929)
Assets held for sale (See Note 14)	—		(16,744)
Ending period balance	$	2,252,249	$	2,229,016

The following table presents the changes in goodwill. Refer to Note 2, Business Combinations, for additional information.

	Goodwill Carrying Amount
	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Goodwill balance before cumulative loss on impairment as of January 1,	$	1,042,762	$	1,024,467
Accumulated loss on impairment as of January 1,	(980,547)		(980,547)
Goodwill beginning balance after cumulative loss on impairment as of January 1,	62,215		43,920
Acquisitions (See Note 2)	19,579		18,323
Measurement period adjustments to acquired goodwill (See Note 2)	(164)		(28)
Ending period balance	$	81,630	$	62,215

Broadcasting Licenses Impairment Test

During the second and third quarters of 2020, the Company conducted interim impairment assessments on its broadcasting licenses. The interim impairment assessments indicated that the fair value of the Company's broadcasting licenses was less than their respective carrying amounts for certain of its markets. Accordingly, the Company recorded an impairment loss of $4.1 million ($3.0 million, net of tax) and $11.8 million ($8.7 million, net of tax) during the second and third quarters of 2020, respectively.

During the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company completed its annual impairment test for broadcasting licenses and determined that the fair value of its broadcasting licenses was less than their respective carrying amounts for certain of its markets. Accordingly, the Company recorded an impairment loss of $246.0 million ($180.4 million, net of tax).

If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by the industry or the Company, or if events occur or circumstances change that would reduce the fair value of the Company’s broadcasting licenses below the amount reflected in the condensed consolidated balance sheet, the Company may be required to conduct an interim test and possibly recognize impairment charges, which may be material, in future periods. The COVID-19 pandemic increases the uncertainty with respect to such market and economic conditions and, as such, increases the risk of future impairment.

There were no events or changes in circumstances since the previous annual impairment assessment conducted during the fourth quarter of 2020 that indicated an interim review of broadcasting licenses was required.

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Goodwill Impairment Test

In November 2020, the Company completed the QLGG Acquisition. QLGG represents a separate division one level beneath the single operating segment and its own reporting unit. For the goodwill acquired in the QLGG Acquisition, similar valuation techniques that were applied in the valuation of goodwill under purchase price accounting were also used in the 2020 annual impairment testing process. The valuation of the acquired goodwill approximated fair value.

The acquired goodwill attributable to the Company's podcast reporting unit, primarily consisting of the acquired goodwill in the 2019 acquisition of Cadence13, Inc. ("Cadence13") (the "Cadence13 Acquisition") and the 2019 acquisition of Pineapple Street Media ("Pineapple") (the "Pineapple Acquisition"), was subject to a qualitative annual impairment test conducted in the fourth quarter of 2020. As a result of the qualitative impairment test, the Company determined it was more likely than not that the fair value of the goodwill attributable to Cadence13 and Pineapple exceeded their respective carrying amounts. Accordingly, no quantitative impairment assessment was conducted and no impairment was recorded.

In March 2021, the Company completed the Podcorn Acquisition. For the goodwill acquired in the Podcorn Acquisition, similar valuation techniques that were applied in the valuation of goodwill under purchase price accounting are also used in the Company's annual impairment testing process. The valuation of the acquired goodwill approximated fair value.

If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by the industry or the Company, or if events occur or circumstances change that would reduce the fair value of the Company’s goodwill below the amount reflected in the condensed consolidated balance sheet, the Company may be required to conduct an interim test and possibly recognize impairment charges, which could be material, in future periods. The COVID-19 pandemic increases the uncertainty with respect to such market and economic conditions and, as such, increases the risk of future impairment.

There were no events or changes in circumstances since the previous annual impairment assessment conducted during the fourth quarter of 2020 that indicated an interim review of goodwill was required.

7.    OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

Other current liabilities consist of the following as of the periods indicated:

	Other Current Liabilities
	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Accrued compensation	$	35,111	$	25,264
Accounts receivable credits	1,547		1,683
Advertiser obligations	5,575		4,844
Accrued interest payable	11,706		9,804
Unearned revenue	16,790		15,651
Unfavorable sports liabilities	4,492		4,634
Accrued benefits	9,669		6,944
Non-income tax liabilities	1,894		1,332
Income taxes payable	872		—
Other	3,342		3,841
Total other current liabilities	$	90,998	$	73,997

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8.    LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt was comprised of the following as of the periods indicated:

	Long-Term Debt
	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Credit Facility
Revolver	$	42,727	$	114,727
Term B-2 Loan, due November 17, 2024	677,006		754,006
Plus unamortized premium	1,467		1,681
	721,200		870,414
2027 Notes
6.500% notes due May 1, 2027	425,000		425,000
Plus unamortized premium	3,807		4,318
	428,807		429,318
2029 Notes
6.750% notes due March 31, 2029	540,000		—
	540,000		—
Accounts receivable facility	75,000		—
Senior Notes
7.25% senior unsecured notes, due November 1, 2024	—		400,000
Plus unamortized premium	—		9,306
	—		409,306
Other debt	764		808
Total debt before deferred financing costs	1,765,771		1,709,846
Current amount of long-term debt	—		(5,488)
Deferred financing costs (excludes the revolving credit)	(18,823)		(14,409)
Total long-term debt, net of current debt	$	1,746,948	$	1,689,949
Outstanding standby letters of credit	$	6,069	$	6,229

(A) Senior Debt

The 2027 Notes

During 2019, the Company and its finance subsidiary, Audacy Capital Corp. (formerly, Entercom Media Corp.), issued $425.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured second-lien notes due May 1, 2027 (the "2027 Notes"). Interest on the 2027 Notes accrues at the rate of 6.500% per annum and is payable semi-annually in arrears on May 1 and November 1 of each year.

A portion of the 2027 Notes was issued at premium. The premium on the 2027 Notes will be amortized over the term under the effective interest rate method. As of any reporting period, the unamortized premium on the Notes is reflected on the balance sheet as an addition to the 2027 Notes.

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The Credit Facility

The Company's credit agreement (the "Credit Facility"), as amended, is comprised of a $250.0 million Revolver and a term B-2 loan (the "Term B-2 Loan").

The Credit Facility has usual and customary covenants including, but not limited to, a net first lien leverage ratio, restricted payments and the incurrence of additional debt. Specifically, the Credit Facility requires the Company to comply with a certain financial covenant which is a defined term within the agreement, including a maximum Consolidated Net First-Lien Leverage Ratio that cannot exceed 4.0 times at September 30, 2021. In certain circumstances, if the Company consummates additional acquisition activity permitted under the terms of the Credit Facility, the Consolidated Net First-Lien Leverage Ratio will be increased to 4.5 times for a one year period following the consummation of such permitted acquisition. As of September 30, 2021, the Company’s Consolidated Net First Lien Leverage Ratio was 3.0 times.

Failure to comply with the Company’s financial covenant or other terms of its Credit Facility and any subsequent failure to negotiate and obtain any required relief from its lenders could result in a default under the Company’s Credit Facility. Any event of default could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business and financial condition. The acceleration of the Company’s debt repayment could have a material adverse effect on its business. The Company may seek from time to time to amend its Credit Facility or obtain other funding or additional funding, which may result in higher interest rates.

As of September 30, 2021, the Company is in compliance with the financial covenant and all other terms of the Credit Facility in all material respects. The Company’s ability to maintain compliance with its covenant is highly dependent on its results of operations. The cash available from the Revolver is dependent on the Company’s Consolidated Net First-Lien Leverage Ratio at the time of such borrowing.

2021 Debt Refinancing - The 2029 Notes

During the first quarter of 2021, the Company and its finance subsidiary, Audacy Capital Corp. (formerly, Entercom Media Corp.), issued $540.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured second-lien notes due March 31, 2029 (the "2029 Notes"). Interest on the 2029 Notes accrues at the rate of 6.750% per annum and is payable semi-annually in arrears on March 31 and September 30 of each year.

The Company used net proceeds of the offering, along with cash on hand, to: (i) repay $77.0 million of existing indebtedness under the Term B-2 Loan; (ii) repay $40.0 million of drawings under the Revolver; and (iii) fully redeem all of its $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.250% senior notes due 2024 (the "Senior Notes") and to pay fees and expenses in connection with the redemption.

In connection with this activity, during the first quarter of 2021, the Company: (i) recorded $6.6 million of new debt issuance costs attributable to the 2029 Notes which will be amortized over the term of the 2029 Notes under the effective interest method; and (ii) $0.4 million of debt issuance costs attributable to the Revolver which will be amortized over the remaining term of the Revolver on a straight line basis. The Company also incurred $0.5 million of costs which were classified within refinancing expenses.

The 2029 Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior secured second priority basis by each of the direct and indirect subsidiaries of Audacy Capital Corp. (formerly, Entercom Media Corp.) A default under the Company's 2029 Notes could cause a default under the Company's Credit Facility or the 2027 Notes. Any event of default, therefore, could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business and financial condition.

The 2029 Notes are not a registered security and there are no plans to register the 2029 Notes as a security in the future. As a result, Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X promulgated by the SEC is not applicable and no separate financial statements are required for the guarantor subsidiaries.

(B) Senior Unsecured Debt

The Senior Notes

Simultaneously with entering into the Merger and assuming the Credit Facility on November 17, 2017, the Company also assumed the 7.250% unsecured senior notes (the “Senior Notes”) that were subsequently modified and were set to mature on November 1, 2024 in the amount of $400.0 million. The Senior Notes were originally issued by CBS Radio (now Audacy Capital Corp.) on October 17, 2016. The deferred financing costs and debt premium on the Senior Notes were amortized over

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the term under the effective interest rate method. As of any reporting period, the amount of any unamortized debt finance costs and debt premium costs were reflected on the balance sheet as a subtraction and an addition to the $400.0 million liability, respectively.

Interest on the Senior Notes accrued at the rate of 7.250% per annum and was payable semi-annually in arrears on May 1 and November 1 of each year.

In connection with the redemption of the Senior Notes during the first quarter of 2021, the Company wrote off the following amounts to gain/loss on extinguishment of debt: (i) $14.5 million in prepayment premiums for the early retirement of the Senior Notes; (ii) $8.7 million of unamortized premium attributable to the Senior Notes; (iii) $1.0 million of unamortized debt issuance costs attributable to the Senior Notes; and (iv) $1.3 million of unamortized debt issuance costs attributable to the Term B-2 Loan.

The Credit Facility - Amendment No. 5

On July 20, 2020, Audacy Capital Corp. (formerly, Entercom Media Corp.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an amendment ("Amendment No. 5") to the Credit Agreement, dated October 17, 2016 (as previously amended, the "Existing Credit Agreement" and, as amended by Amendment No. 5, the "Credit Agreement"), with the guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent. Amendment No. 5, among other things:

(a) amended the Company's financial covenants under the Credit Agreement by: (i) suspending the testing of the Consolidated Net First Lien Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) through the Test Period (as defined in the Credit Agreement) ending December 31, 2020; (ii) adding a new minimum liquidity covenant of $75.0 million until December 31, 2021, or such earlier date as the Company may elect (the "Covenant Relief Period"); and (iii) imposing certain restrictions during the Covenant Relief Period, including among other things, certain limitations on incurring additional indebtedness and liens, making restricted payments or investments, redeeming notes and entering into certain sale and lease-back transactions;

(b) increased the interest rate and/or fees under the Credit Agreement during the Covenant Relief Period applicable to: (i) 2024 Revolving Credit Loans (as defined in the Credit Agreement) to (x) in the case of Eurodollar Rate Loans (as defined in the Credit Agreement), a customary Eurodollar rate formula plus a margin of 2.50% per annum, and (y) in the case of Base Rate Loans (as defined in the Credit Agreement), a customary base rate formula plus a margin of 1.50% per annum, and (ii) Letter of Credit (as defined in the Credit Agreement) fees to 2.50% times the daily maximum amount available to be drawn under any such Letter of Credit; and

(c) modified the definition of Consolidated EBITDA by setting fixed amounts for the fiscal quarters ending June 30, 2020, September 30, 2020, and December 31, 2020, for purposes of testing compliance with the Consolidated Net First Lien Leverage Ratio financial covenant during the Covenant Relief Period, which fixed amounts correspond to the Borrower's Consolidated EBITDA as reported under the Existing Credit Agreement for the Test Period ended March 31, 2020, for the fiscal quarters ending June 30, 2019, September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2019, respectively.

The Credit Facility - Amendment No. 6

On March 5, 2021, Audacy Capital Corp. (formerly, Entercom Media Corp.) a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an amendment ("Amendment No. 6") to the Credit Agreement, dated October 17, 2016 (as previously amended, the “Existing Credit Agreement” and, as amended by Amendment No. 6, the “Credit Agreement”), with the guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent.

Under the Existing Credit Agreement, during the Covenant Relief Period the Company is subject to a $75.0 million limitation on investments in joint ventures, Affiliates, Unrestricted Subsidiaries and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries (each as defined in the Existing Credit Agreement) (the “Covenant Relief Period Investment Limitation”). Amendment No. 6, among other things, excludes from the Covenant Relief Period Investment Limitation any investments made in connection with a permitted receivables financing facility.

Accounts Receivable Facility

On July 15, 2021, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a $75.0 million Receivables Facility to provide additional liquidity, to reduce the Company's cost of funds and to repay outstanding indebtedness under the Credit Facility.

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The documentation for the Receivables Facility includes (i) a Receivables Purchase Agreement entered into by and among Audacy Operations, Audacy Receivables as seller, the Investors, and DZ BANK, as agent; (ii) a Sale and Contribution Agreement, by and among Audacy Operations, Audacy NY, and Audacy Receivables; and (iii) a Purchase and Sale Agreement and together with the Receivables Purchase Agreement and the Sale and Contribution Agreement, the “Agreements”) by and among certain wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company (together with Audacy NY, the “Originators”), Audacy Operations and Audacy NY.

Pursuant to the Purchase and Sale Agreement, the Originators (other than Audacy NY) have sold, and will continue to sell on an ongoing basis, their accounts receivable, together with customary related security and interests in the proceeds thereof, to Audacy NY. Pursuant to the Sale and Contribution Agreement, Audacy NY has sold and contributed, and will continue to sell and contribute on an ongoing basis, its accounts receivable, together with customary related security and interests in the proceeds thereof, to Audacy Receivables. Pursuant to the Receivables Purchase Agreement, Audacy Receivables has sold and will continue to sell on an ongoing basis such accounts receivable, together with customary related security and interests in the proceeds thereof, to the Investors in exchange for cash investments.

Yield is payable to Investors under the Receivables Purchase Agreement at a variable rate based on either one-month LIBOR or commercial paper rates plus a margin. Collections on the accounts receivable: (x) will be used to either: (i) satisfy the obligations of Audacy Receivables under the Receivables Facility; or (ii) purchase additional accounts receivable from the Originators; or (y) may be distributed to Audacy NY, the sole member of Audacy Receivables. Audacy Operations acts as the servicer under the Agreements.

The Agreements contain representations, warranties and covenants that are customary for bankruptcy-remote securitization transactions, including covenants requiring Audacy Receivables to be treated at all times as an entity separate from the Originators, Audacy Operations, the Company or any of its other affiliates and that transactions entered into between Audacy Receivables and any of its affiliates shall be on arm’s-length terms. The Receivables Purchase Agreement also contains customary default and termination provisions which provide for acceleration of amounts owed under the Receivables Purchase Agreement upon the occurrence of certain specified events with respect to Audacy Receivables, Audacy Operations, the Originators, or the Company, including, but not limited to: (i) Audacy Receivables’s failure to pay yield and other amounts due; (ii) certain insolvency events; (iii) certain judgments entered against the parties; (iv) certain liens filed with respect to assets; and (v) breach of certain financial covenants and ratios.

The Company has agreed to guarantee the performance obligations of Audacy Operations and the Originators under the Receivables Facility documents. The Company has not agreed to guarantee any obligations of Audacy Receivables or the collection of any of the receivables and will not be responsible for any obligations to the extent the failure to perform such obligations by Audacy Operations or any Originator results from receivables being uncollectible on account of the insolvency, bankruptcy or lack of creditworthiness or other financial inability to pay of the related obligor.

In general, the proceeds from the sale of the accounts receivable are used by the SPV to pay the purchase price for accounts receivables it acquires from Audacy NY and may be used to fund capital expenditures, repay borrowings on the Credit Facility, satisfy maturing debt obligations, as well as fund working capital needs and other approved uses.

Although the SPV is a wholly owned consolidated subsidiary of Audacy NY, the SPV is legally separate from Audacy NY. The assets of the SPV (including the accounts receivables) are not available to creditors of Audacy NY, Audacy Operations or the Company, and the accounts receivables are not legally assets of Audacy NY, Audacy Operations or the Company. The Receivables Facility is accounted for as a secured financing. The pledged receivables and the corresponding debt are included in Accounts receivable and Long-term debt, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The Receivables Facility will expire on July 15, 2024, unless earlier terminated or subsequently extended pursuant to the terms of the Receivables Purchase Agreement. The pledged receivables and the corresponding debt are included in Accounts receivable, net and Long-term debt, net of current portion, respectively, on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. At September 30, 2021, the Company had outstanding borrowings of $75.0 million under the Receivables Facility.

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(C) Net Interest Expense

The components of net interest expense are as follows:

	Net Interest Expense
	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Interest expense	$	64,285	$	65,783
Amortization of deferred financing costs	3,580		2,942
Amortization of original issue premium of senior notes	(1,331)		(2,546)
Interest income and other investment income	(50)		(70)
Total net interest expense	$	66,484	$	66,109

	Net Interest Expense
	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Interest expense	$	21,668	$	20,723
Amortization of deferred financing costs	1,342		999
Amortization of original issue premium of senior notes	(241)		(849)
Interest income and other investment income	2		(27)
Total net interest expense	$	22,771	$	20,846

9.    DERIVATIVE AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

The Company from time to time enters into derivative financial instruments, such as interest rate collar agreements (“Collars”), to manage its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates under the Company’s variable rate debt.

Hedge Accounting Treatment

As of September 30, 2021, the Company had the following derivative outstanding, which was designated as a cash flow hedge that qualified for hedge accounting treatment:

Type Of Hedge	Notional Amount		Effective Date	Collar	Fixed LIBOR Rate	Expiration Date	Notional Amount Decreases	Amount After Decrease
	(amounts  in millions)							(amounts in millions)
				Cap	2.75%		Jun. 28, 2022	$	220.0
Collar	$	340.0	Jun. 25, 2019	Floor	0.402%	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 28, 2023	$	90.0
Total	$	340.0

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recorded the net change in the fair value of this derivative as a gain of $1.3 million (net of tax benefit of $0.3 million as of September 30, 2021) to the condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income (loss). The fair value of this derivative was determined using observable market-based inputs (a Level 2 measurement) and the impact of credit risk on a derivative’s fair value (the creditworthiness of the Company for liabilities). As of September 30, 2021, the fair value of these derivatives was a liability of $1.2 million, and is recorded as other long-term liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The Company expects to reclassify approximately $0.9 million of this amount to the condensed consolidated statement of operations over the next twelve months.

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The following table presents the accumulated derivative gain (loss) recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

	Accumulated Derivative Gain (Loss)
Description	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Accumulated derivative unrealized gain (loss)	$	(860)	$	(1,789)

The following tables presents the accumulated net derivative gain (loss) recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020:

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Net Change in Accumulated Derivative Unrealized Gain (Loss)				Net Amount of Accumulated Derivative Gain (Loss) Reclassified to the Consolidated Statement of Operations
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021		2020		2021		2020
(amounts in thousands)
$	929	$	(2,099)	$	912	$	364

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Net Change in Accumulated Derivative Unrealized Gain (Loss)				Net Amount of Accumulated Derivative Gain (Loss) Reclassified to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
Three Months Ended September 30,
2021		2020		2021		2020
(amounts in thousands)
$	170	$	515	$	263	$	249

Undesignated Derivatives

The Company is subject to equity market risks due to changes in the fair value of the notional investments selected by its employees as part of its non-qualified deferred compensation plans. During the quarter ended June 30, 2020, the Company entered into a Total Return Swap ("TRS") in order to manage the equity market risks associated with its non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities. The Company pays a floating rate, based on LIBOR, on the notional amount of the TRS. The TRS is designed to substantially offset changes in its non-qualified deferred compensation plan's liabilities due to changes in the value of the investment options made by employees. As of September 30, 2021, the notional investments underlying the TRS amounted to $25.6 million. The contract term of the TRS is through March 2022 and is settled on a monthly basis, therefore limiting counterparty performance risk. The Company did not designate the TRS as an accounting hedge. Rather, the Company records all changes in the fair value of the TRS to earnings to offset the market value changes of its non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recorded the net change in the fair value of the TRS in station operating expenses and corporate, general and administrative expenses in the amount of a $2.6 million benefit. Of this amount, a $0.8 million benefit was recorded in corporate, general and administrative expenses and a $1.8 million benefit was recorded in station operating expenses.

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10.    NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

The following tables present the computations of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share from continuing operations:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands except per share data)
Basic Income (Loss) Per Share
Numerator
Net income (loss)	$	(4,761)	$	(16,878)	$	(24,982)	$	(79,827)
Denominator
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	135,894		134,735		135,857		134,753
Net income (loss) per share - Basic	$	(0.04)	$	(0.13)	$	(0.18)	$	(0.59)
Diluted Income (Loss) Per Share
Numerator
Net income (loss)	$	(4,761)	$	(16,878)	$	(24,982)	$	(79,827)
Denominator
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	135,894		134,735		135,857		134,753
Effect of RSUs and options under the treasury stock method	—		—		—		—
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	135,894		134,735		135,857		134,753
Net income (loss) per share - Diluted	$	(0.04)	$	(0.13)	$	(0.18)	$	(0.59)

Disclosure of Anti-Dilutive Shares

The following table presents those shares excluded as they were anti-dilutive:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
Impact Of Equity Issuances	2021		2020		2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands, except per share data)
Shares excluded as anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method:
Options	588		609		588		609
Price range of options: from	$	4.88	$	3.54	$	4.88	$	3.54
Price range of options: to	$	13.98	$	13.98	$	13.98	$	13.98
RSUs with service conditions	1,411		2,464		429		2,626
RSUs excluded with service and market conditions as market conditions not met	—		199		—		199
Excluded shares as anti-dilutive when reporting a net loss	1,626		—		2,171		73

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11.    SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Under the Company's two equity compensation plans (the “Plans”), the Company is authorized to issue share-based compensation awards to key employees, directors and consultants.

Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”) Activity

The following is a summary of the changes in RSUs under the Plans during the current period:

	Period Ended	Number of Restricted Stock Units		Weighted Average Purchase Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value as of September 30, 2021
	(amounts in thousands)
RSUs outstanding as of:	December 31, 2020	5,539
RSUs awarded	September 30, 2021	801
RSUs released	September 30, 2021	(1,437)
RSUs forfeited	September 30, 2021	(187)
RSUs outstanding as of:	September 30, 2021	4,716		$	—	1.1	$	24,158
RSUs vested and expected to vest as of:	September 30, 2021	4,716		$	—	1.1	$	24,158
RSUs exercisable (vested and deferred) as of:	September 30, 2021	5		$	—	0.0	$	26
Weighted average remaining recognition period in years		1.5
Unamortized compensation expense		$	13,163

RSUs with Service and Market Conditions

The Company issued RSUs with service and market conditions that are included in the table above.

Option Activity

The following table provides summary information related to the exercise of stock options:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
Option Exercise Data	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Intrinsic value of options exercised	$	497	$	—
Tax benefit from options exercised	$	133	$	—
Cash received from exercise price of options exercised	$	45	$	—

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The following table presents the option activity during the current period under the Plans:

	Period Ended	Number of Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	Intrinsic Value as of September 30 2021
	(amounts in thousands)
Options outstanding as of:	December 31, 2020	809		$	8.63
Options exercised	September 30, 2021	(115)		0.39
Options outstanding as of:	September 30, 2021	694		$	10.00	2.9	$	429
Options vested and expected to vest as of:	September 30, 2021	694		$	10.00	2.9	$	429
Options vested and exercisable as of:	September 30, 2021	596		$	11.48	2.9	$	—
Weighted average remaining recognition period in years		0.9
Unamortized compensation expense		$	92

The following table summarizes significant ranges of outstanding and exercisable options as of the current period:

			Options Outstanding			Options Exercisable
			(amounts in thousands)
Range of Exercise Prices			Number of Options Outstanding September 30, 2021	Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	Weighted Average Exercise Price	Number of Options Exercisable September 30, 2021	Weighted Average Exercise Price
From		To
$	0.40	7.01	152	4.6	2.63	54	$	5.54
$	9.66	13.98	542	2.5	12.06	542	$	12.06
$	0.40	13.98	694	2.9	10.00	596	$	11.48

Recognized Non-Cash Stock-Based Compensation Expense

The following non-cash stock-based compensation expense, which is related primarily to RSUs, is included in each of the respective line items in the Company’s statement of operations:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Station operating expenses	$	3,054	$	1,552
Corporate general and administrative expenses	6,726		4,616
Stock-based compensation expense included in operating expenses	9,780		6,168
Income tax benefit (1)	2,219		1,452
After-tax stock-based compensation expense	$	7,561	$	4,716

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	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Station operating expenses	$	937	$	524
Corporate general and administrative expenses	3,491		1,421
Stock-based compensation expense included in operating expenses	4,428		1,945
Income tax benefit (1)	1,054		480
After-tax stock-based compensation expense	$	3,374	$	1,465

(1) Amounts exclude impact from any compensation expense subject to Section 162(m) of the Code, which is nondeductible for income tax purposes.

12.    INCOME TAXES

Tax Rate for the Nine and Three Months Ended September 30, 2021

The Company has historically calculated the provision for income taxes during interim reporting periods by applying an estimate of the annual effective tax rate for the full fiscal year to "ordinary" income or loss (pretax income or loss excluding unusual or infrequently occurring discrete items) for the reporting period. The Company used a discrete effective tax rate method to calculate taxes for the fiscal three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021. The Company determined that since small changes in estimated "ordinary" income would result in significant changes in the estimated annual effective tax rate, the historical method would not provide a reliable estimate for the fiscal three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021.

The Company recognized an income tax benefit at an effective income tax rate of 20.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The Company recognized an income tax expense at an effective income tax rate of 173.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2021. The effective income tax rate was determined using a discrete effective tax rate method to calculate taxes for the period. The effective income tax rate for the period was impacted by permanent items, state tax expense and discrete income tax expense related to net operating loss carrybacks.

On March 27, 2020, the United States enacted the CARES Act. The CARES Act is an emergency economic stimulus package that includes spending and tax breaks to strengthen the United States economy and fund a nationwide effort to curtail the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act includes significant business tax provisions that, among other things, includes the removal of certain limitations on utilization of net operating losses, increases the loss carry back period for certain losses to five years, and increases the ability to deduct interest expense, as well as amending certain provisions of the previously enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Company continues to evaluate the impact the CARES Act will have on the Company’s tax obligations.

Tax Rate for the Nine and Three Months Ended September 30, 2020

The Company recognized an income tax benefit at an effective income tax rate of 20.4% and 20.0% for the nine months and three months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, which was determined using a forecasted rate based upon projected taxable income for the full year.

Net Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

The income tax accounting process to determine the deferred tax liabilities involves estimating all temporary differences between the tax and financial reporting bases of the Company’s assets and liabilities, based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the period in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. The Company estimated the current exposure by assessing the temporary differences and computing the provision for income taxes by applying the estimated effective tax rate to income.

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13.    FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Fair Value of Financial Instruments Subject to Fair Value Measurements

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The following table sets forth the Company's financial assets and/or liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis and are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of fair value and its placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. During the periods presented, there were no transfers between fair value hierarchical levels.

	Fair Value Measurements At Reporting Date
Description	Balance at September 30, 2021		Quoted prices in active markets Level 1		Significant other observable inputs Level 2		Significant unobservable inputs Level 3		Measured at Net Asset Value as a Practical Expedient (2)
	(amounts in thousands)
Liabilities
Deferred compensation plan liabilities (1)	$	31,193	$	25,119	$	—	$	—	$	6,074
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge (3)	$	1,173	$	—	$	1,173	$	—	$	—
Contingent Consideration (4)	$	8,397	$	—	$	—	$	8,397	$	—
Description	Balance at December 31, 2020		Quoted prices in active markets Level 1		Significant other observable inputs Level 2		Significant unobservable inputs Level 3		Measured at Net Asset Value as a Practical Expedient (2)
	(amounts in thousands)
Liabilities
Deferred compensation plan liabilities (1)	$	33,474	$	27,040	$	—	$	—	$	6,434
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge (3)	$	2,439	$	—	$	2,439	$	—	$	—

(1)The Company’s deferred compensation liability, which is included in other long-term liabilities, is recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. The unfunded plan allows participants to hypothetically invest in various specified investment options.

(2)The fair value of underlying investments in collective trust funds is determined using the net asset value (“NAV”) provided by the administrator of the fund as a practical expedient. The NAV is determined by each fund’s trustee based upon the fair value of the underlying assets owned by the fund, less liabilities, divided by outstanding units. In accordance with appropriate accounting guidance, these investments have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy.

(3)The Company’s interest rate collar, which is included in other long-term liabilities, is recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. The derivatives are not exchange listed and therefore the fair value is estimated using models that reflect the contractual terms of the derivative, yield curves, and the credit quality of the counterparties. The models also incorporate the Company’s creditworthiness in order to appropriately reflect non-performance risk. Inputs are generally observable and do not contain a high level of subjectivity.

(4)In connection with the Podcorn Acquisition, the Company recorded a liability for contingent consideration payable based upon the achievement of certain annual performance benchmarks over 2 years. The fair value of the liability is estimated using probability-weighted, discounted future cash flows at current tax rates using a scenario based model, and remeasured quarterly. The significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) used to estimate the fair value include the projected Adjusted EBITDA values for 2022 and 2023, as defined in the purchase agreement, and the discount rate. Using an initial discount of 10.5%, the fair value of the contingent consideration was $7.7 million at the acquisition date. Due to fluctuation in the market-based inputs used to develop the discount rate, the discount rate decreased to

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9.5% at September 30, 2021. As a result, the fair value of the contingent consideration at September 30, 2021 increased to $8.4 million. This balance is included in other long-term liabilities.

Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The Company has certain assets that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and are adjusted to fair value only when the carrying values are more than the fair values. The categorization of the framework used to price the assets is considered Level 3, due to the subjective nature of the unobservable inputs used to determine the fair value.

During the second, third, and fourth quarters of 2020, the Company conducted interim and annual impairment assessments on its broadcasting licenses. As a result of these impairment assessments, the Company determined the fair values of the broadcasting licenses were less than their respective carrying values. Accordingly, the Company recorded impairment charges in the second, third, and fourth quarters of 2020. Refer to Note 6, Intangible Assets and Goodwill, for additional information.

During the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company conducted a qualitative impairment assessment on its goodwill attributable to the podcast reporting unit. As a result of the qualitative impairment test, the Company determined it was more likely than not that the fair value of the goodwill attributable to the podcast reporting unit exceeded its respective carrying amount. Refer to Note 6, Intangible Assets and Goodwill, for additional information.

The Company performs reviews of its ROU assets for impairment when evidence exists that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. The Company recorded an immaterial impairment charge related to ROU asset impairment during the three months ended March 31, 2020.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, there were no events or changes in circumstances which indicated the Company’s broadcasting licenses, goodwill, investments, property and equipment, ROU assets, other intangible assets, or assets held for sale may not be recoverable.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments Subject to Disclosures

The carrying amounts of the following assets and liabilities approximate fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments: (i) cash and cash equivalents; (ii) accounts receivable; and (iii) accounts payable, including accrued liabilities.

The following table presents the carrying value of financial instruments and, where practicable, the fair value as of the dates indicated:

	September 30, 2021				December 31, 2020
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
	(amounts in thousands)
Term B Loans (1)	$	677,006	$	671,082	$	754,006	$	737,041
Revolver (2)	$	42,727	$	42,727	$	114,727	$	114,727
Senior Notes (3)	$	—	$	—	$	400,000	$	398,000
2029 Notes (3)	$	540,000	$	547,425	$	—	$	—
2027 Notes (3)	$	425,000	$	435,094	$	425,000	$	429,250
Accounts receivable facility (4)	$	75,000			$	—
Other debt (4)	$	765			$	808
Letters of credit (4)	$	6,069			$	6,229

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments:

(1)The Company’s determination of the fair value of the Term B-2 Loan was based on quoted prices for these instruments and is considered a Level 2 measurement as the pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets.

(2)The fair value of the Revolver was considered to approximate the carrying value as the interest payments are based on LIBOR rates that reset periodically. The Revolver is considered a Level 2 measurement as the pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets.

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(3)The Company utilizes a Level 2 valuation input based upon the market trading prices of the Senior Notes, 2029 Notes and 2027 Notes to compute the fair value as these Senior Notes, 2029 Notes and 2027 Notes are traded in the debt securities market. The Senior Notes, 2029 Notes and 2027 Notes are considered a Level 2 measurement as the pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets.

(4)The Company does not believe it is practicable to estimate the fair value of the accounts receivable facility, other debt or the outstanding standby letters of credit.

14.    ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

Assets Held for Sale

Long-lived assets to be sold are classified as held for sale in the period in which they meet all the criteria for the disposal of long-lived assets. The Company measures assets held for sale at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Additionally, the Company determined that these assets comprise operations and cash flows that can be clearly distinguished, operationally and for financial reporting purposes, from the rest of the Company.

During the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company announced that it had entered into an exchange agreement with Urban One, pursuant to which the Company would exchange its four station cluster in Charlotte, North Carolina for one station in St. Louis, Missouri, one station in Washington, D.C., and one station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (the "Urban One Exchange"). The Company conducted an analysis and determined the assets met the criteria to be classified as held for sale at December 31, 2020. In aggregate, these assets had a carrying value of $21.4 million.

Upon the closing of the Urban One Exchange on April 20, 2021, the Company: (i) removed the assets which had been classified as assets held for sale; (ii) recorded the assets of the acquired stations at fair value; and (iii) recognized a gain on the exchange of approximately $4.0 million. Refer to Note 2, Business Combinations, for additional information.

During the second quarter of 2021, the Company entered into an agreement with a third party to dispose of land and land improvements and equipment. The Company conducted an analysis and determined the assets met the criteria to be classified as held for sale at September 30, 2021. In aggregate, these assets had a carrying value of approximately $0.5 million. The transaction is expected to close within one year.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. This is considered a Level 3 measurement.

The major categories of these assets held for sale are as follows as of the dates indicated:

	Assets Held for Sale
	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Net property and equipment	528		4,686
Radio broadcasting licenses	—		16,744
Operating lease right-of-use assets	—		1,292
Operating lease liabilities	—		(1,315)
Net assets held for sale	$	528	$	21,407

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15.    SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Dividend Equivalents

The following table presents the amounts accrued and unpaid dividends on unvested RSUs as of the dates indicated:

		Dividend Equivalent Liabilities
	Balance Sheet Location	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
		(amounts in thousands)
Short-term	Other current liabilities	$	212	$	437
Long-term	Other long-term liabilities	101		477
Total		$	313	$	914

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Following the purchase of shares under the ESPP for the first quarter of 2020, the Company temporarily suspended the ESPP. The ESPP resumed on July 1, 2021. The following table presents the amount of shares purchased and non-cash compensation expense recognized in connection with the ESPP as of the periods indicated:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Number of shares purchased	39		166
Non-cash compensation expense recognized	$	21	$	43

Share Repurchase Program

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company did not repurchase any shares under the 2017 Share Repurchase Program. As of September 30, 2021, $41.6 million is available for future share repurchases under the 2017 Share Repurchase Program.

Shareholder Rights Agreement

On April 20, 2020, the Company entered into a Rights Agreement between the Company and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, as Rights Agent (as amended from time to time, the "Rights Agreement"), which was previously approved by the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board of Directors").

In connection with the Rights Agreement, a dividend was declared of one preferred stock purchase right (each, a "Class A Right") for each share of the Company's Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Class A Common Stock"), and one preferred stock purchase right (each, a "Class B Right" and, together with the Class A Rights, the "Rights") for each share of the Company's Class B common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Class B Common Stock" and, together with the Class A Common Stock, the "Common Stock"), outstanding at the close of business on May 5, 2020 (the "Record Date").

Once the Rights become exercisable, each Right entitled the holder of each Class A Right to purchase one one-thousandth of a share of the Company's Series A Junior Participating Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Series A Preferred"), and, with respect to each Class B Right, one one-thousandth of a share of the Company's Series B Junior Participating Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Series B Preferred"), at a price of $6.06 per one one-thousandth of a share of Series A Preferred or Series B Preferred, as applicable (in each case, the "Purchase Price"). At the election of the Board of Directors, shares of Series A Preferred and Series B Preferred are convertible into shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, respectively.

The Rights expired on April 20, 2021.

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16.    CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS

Contingencies

The Company is subject to various outstanding claims which arise in the ordinary course of business and to other legal proceedings. Management anticipates that any potential liability of the Company, which may arise out of or with respect to these matters, will not materially affect the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. There were no material changes from the contingencies listed in the Company’s Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 1, 2021, except as described below.

Music Licensing

The Radio Music Licensing Committee (the “RMLC”), of which we are a represented participant: (i) is currently engaged in arbitration proceedings with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers ("ASCAP") regarding interpretation of the Most Favored Nations provision in the current ASCAP-2017 license as the result of the RMLC’s recent settlement with Broadcast Music, Inc. ("BMI") (as further described below), and the RMLC has filed a counterclaim against ASCAP alleging ASCAP fraudulently misrepresented its share of musical works at the time the ASCAP-2017 license was negotiated; (ii) entered into an industry-wide settlement with BMI resulting in a new license made available to RMLC members, which license is effective retroactively to January 1, 2017 and will expire on December 31, 2021; and (iii) entered into an industry-wide settlement with SESAC, Inc. ("SESAC") resulting in a new license made available to RMLC members, which license is effective retroactively to January 1, 2019 and will expire December 31, 2022. Effective as of January 1, 2021, the Company entered into a direct license agreement with Global Music Rights, LLC.

The United States Copyright Royalty Board ("CRB") held virtual hearings in August 2020 to determine royalty rates for the public digital performance of sound recordings on the Internet ("Webcasting") under federal statutory licenses for the 2021-2025 royalty period (the "Web V Proceedings"). On June 13, 2021, the CRB announced that the Webcasting royalty rates for 2021 would be increasing to $0.0026 per performance for subscription services and $0.0021 per performance for non-subscription services, in addition to an increased minimum annual fee of $1,000 per each channel or station. All fees are subject to annual cost-of-living increases throughout the 2021-2025 fee period.

17.    SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Events occurring after September 30, 2021, and through the date that these consolidated financial statements were issued, were evaluated to ensure that any subsequent events that met the criteria for recognition have been included and are as follows:

Additional 2027 Notes Offering

On October 20, 2021, the Company completed the issuance and sale of $45.0 million in aggregate principal amount of additional 2027 Notes (the "Additional 2027 Notes"). The Additional 2027 Notes are treated as a single series with the 2027 Notes.

The Additional 2027 Notes are not a registered security and there are no plans to register the Additional 2027 Notes as a security in the future. As a result, Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X promulgated by the SEC is not applicable and no separate financial statements are required for the guarantor subsidiaries.

WideOrbit Streaming Acquisition

On October 20, 2021, the Company completed an acquisition of an exclusive perpetual license to WideOrbit's digital audio streaming technology and the related assets and operations of WideOrbit Streaming for approximately $40.0 million. The Company will operate WideOrbit Streaming under the name AmperWave. The Company funded this acquisition through a draw on its Revolver. The Company used the net proceeds from the Additional 2027 Notes offering to repay outstanding amounts under the Company's Term B-2 Loan to offset the impact of the Revolver draw. Upon completion of the acquisition, the Company recorded the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at fair value. This information will be included in future filings.

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ITEM 2.    Management’s Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Condition And Results Of Operations

In preparing the discussion and analysis contained in this Item 2, we presume that readers have read or have access to the discussion and analysis contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 1, 2021. In addition, you should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this report. The following results of operations include a discussion of the nine and three months ended September 30, 2021 as compared to the comparable periods in the prior year. Our results of operations during the relevant periods represent the operations of the radio stations owned or operated by us.

The following discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements about our business, operations and financial performance based on current expectations that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. You should not place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. In addition, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement or statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made, to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or otherwise, except as required by law. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict which will arise or to assess with any precision the impact of each factor on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

Results of Operations for the Year-To-Date

The following significant factors affected our results of operations for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to the nine and three months ended September 30, 2020:

COVID-19 Pandemic

In December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus ("COVID-19") surfaced which resulted in an outbreak of infections throughout the world, which has affected operations and global supply chains. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. While the full impact of this pandemic is not yet known, we have taken proactive actions in an effort to mitigate its effects and are continually assessing its effects on our business, including how it has and will continue to impact advertisers, professional sports and live events.

We experienced strong revenue growth in January and February 2020. In March 2020, we began to experience adverse effects due to the pandemic. During the second quarter of 2020, we experienced significant declines in revenue performance. April revenues were most significantly impacted and we began to experience sequential month over month improvement in our revenue performance in May through December of 2020.

Due to the seasonality of the business, the month over month improvement in net revenues did not continue into the first quarter of 2021. However, net revenues in each month from March 2021 to September 2021 exceeded net revenues in each month from March 2020 to September 2020.

We are currently unable to predict the extent of the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic will have on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows in future periods due to numerous uncertainties, but to date, it has been material and we believe the impact will continue to be material throughout 2021. However, we believe we are well positioned to fully participate in the recovery and the attractive growth opportunities in the audio space.

We presently believe that the COVID-19 pandemic and its related economic impact has and will continue to:

•cause a decline in national and local advertising revenues;

•adversely affect our event revenues due to the cancellation of many of our events scheduled for 2021, mitigated by the ability to eliminate the associated event costs;

•increase bad debt expense due to an inability of some of our clients to meet their payment terms; and

•cause elevated employee medical claims costs.

The following proactive actions were taken by management in an effort to partially offset the above:

•temporary salary reductions in 2020 implemented across senior management and the broader organization;

•temporary freezing of contractual salary increases in 2020;

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•temporary suspension of the employee stock purchase program;

•furlough and termination of select employees;

•temporary suspension of new employee hiring, travel and entertainment, and 401(k) matching program,

•suspension of quarterly dividend program; and

•reduction of sales and promotions spend as well as consulting and other discretionary expenses.

The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts our business, operations and financial results is inherently uncertain and will depend on numerous evolving factors that we may not be able to accurately predict. Therefore, the results for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2021, may not be indicative of the results for the year ending December 31, 2021.

Urban One Exchange

In April 2021, we completed a transaction with Urban One, Inc. ("Urban One") under which we exchanged our four station cluster in Charlotte, North Carolina for one station in St. Louis, Missouri, one station in Washington, D.C., and one station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (the "Urban One Exchange"). We began programming the respective stations under local marketing agreements ("LMAs") on November 23, 2020. Based on the timing of this transaction, our condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2021: (i) reflect the results of the acquired stations for the portion of the period in which the LMAs were in effect and after the completion of the Urban One Exchange; and (ii) do not reflect the results of the divested stations. Our condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2020: (i) do not reflect the results of the acquired stations; and (ii) reflect the results of the divested stations.

Podcorn Acquisition

In March 2021, we completed an acquisition of podcast influencers marketplace, Podcorn Media, Inc. ("Podcorn") for $14.6 million in cash and a performance-based earn out which is based upon the achievement of certain annual performance benchmarks over a two year period (the "Podcorn Acquisition"). Based on the timing of this transaction, our condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended September 30, 2021, reflect the results of Podcorn. Our condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, reflect the results of Podcorn for the portion of the period after the completion of the Podcorn Acquisition. Our condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2020, do not reflect the results of Podcorn.

QL Gaming Group Acquisition

In November 2020, we completed the acquisition of sports data and iGaming affiliate platform QL Gaming Group ("QLGG") in an all cash deal for approximately $32 million (the "QLGG Acquisition"). Based upon the timing of this transaction, our condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2021 reflect the results of QLGG. Our condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2020 do not reflect the results of QLGG.

Integration Costs and Restructuring Charges

In connection with the CBS Radio business acquisition in November 2017 (the "Merger"), we incurred integration costs, including transition services, consulting services and professional fees of $0.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020. Amounts were expensed as incurred and are included in Integration costs.

In connection with the Merger and the COVID-19 pandemic, we incurred restructuring charges, including workforce reductions and other restructuring costs of $4.2 million and $10.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, respectively. We incurred restructuring charges, including workforce reductions and other restructuring costs of $2.3 million and $1.2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, respectively. Amounts were expensed as incurred and are included in Restructuring charges.

Note Issuance

During the first quarter of 2021, we issued $540.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured second-lien notes due March 31, 2029 (the "2029 Notes"). Interest on the 2029 Notes accrues at the rate of 6.750% per annum and is payable semi-annually in arrears on March 31 and September 30 of each year.

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We used net proceeds of the offering, along with cash on hand, to: (i) repay $77.0 million of existing indebtedness under our term b-2 loan (the "Term B-2 Loan"); (ii) repay $40.0 million of drawings under our revolving credit facility (the "Revolver"); and (iii) fully redeem all of our $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.250% senior notes due 2024 (the "Senior Notes") and to pay fees and expenses in connection with the redemption.

In connection with this activity, during the first quarter of 2021, we: (i) recorded $6.6 million of new debt issuance costs attributable to the 2029 Notes which will be amortized over the term of the 2029 Notes under the effective interest method; and (ii) $0.4 million of debt issuance costs attributable to the Revolver which will be amortized over the remaining term of the Revolver on a straight line basis. We also incurred $0.5 million of costs which were classified within refinancing expenses.

In connection with the redemption of the Senior Notes during the first quarter of 2021, we wrote off the following amounts to gain/loss on extinguishment of debt: (i) $14.5 million in prepayment premiums for the early retirement of the Senior Notes; (ii) $8.7 million of unamortized premium attributable to the Senior Notes; (iii) $1.0 million of unamortized debt issuance costs attributable to the Senior Notes; and (iv) $1.3 million of unamortized debt issuance costs attributable to the Term B-2 Loan.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 As Compared To The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

	NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
	2021		2020		% Change
	(dollars in millions)
NET REVENUES	$	874.6	$	741.4	18	%
OPERATING EXPENSE:
Station operating expenses	718.9		668.2		8	%
Depreciation and amortization expense	38.7		37.7		3	%
Corporate general and administrative expenses	71.5		42.0		70	%
Integration costs	—		0.5		(100)	%
Restructuring charges	4.2		10.3		(59)	%
Impairment loss	1.4		17.0		(92)	%
Refinancing expenses	0.5		—		100	%
Other expenses	0.5		(0.2)		(350)	%
Total operating expense	835.7		775.5		8	%
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	38.9		(34.1)		(214)	%
INTEREST EXPENSE	66.4		66.1		—	%
Net (gain) loss on extinguishment of debt	8.2		—		100	%
Net (gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets	(3.7)		—		100	%
Other (income) expense	(0.5)		—		100	%
(LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES (BENEFIT)	(31.5)		(100.2)		(69)	%
INCOME TAXES (BENEFIT)	(6.5)		(20.4)		(68)	%
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	(25.0)	$	(79.8)	(69)	%

Net Revenues

Revenues increased compared to prior year primarily due to economic recovery and improvements across all segments of our business from the depressed levels of the prior year. Prior year revenues were negatively impacted from the economic slowdown triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Net revenues were also positively impacted by: (i) growth in our spot revenues; (ii) growth in our digital revenues; (iii) the operations of QLGG for the full period; and (iv) the operations of Podcorn for a portion of the period.

Net revenues increased the most for our stations located in the Los Angeles and New York City markets. Net revenues decreased the most for our stations located in the Charlotte and Phoenix markets. We exited the Charlotte market in connection with the Urban One Exchange.

Station Operating Expenses

Station operating expenses increased compared to prior year primarily due to: (i) an increase in payroll and related expenses in the current year due to the reversal of payroll reduction measures taken in 2020; and (ii) an increase in 2021 revenues which resulted in a corresponding increase in variable sales-related expenses.

Station operating expenses include non-cash compensation expense of $3.1 million and $1.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, respectively.

Depreciation and Amortization Expense

Depreciation and amortization expense increased primarily due to an increase in amortization of intangible assets in 2021 relative to 2020. The increase in amortization is due to the addition of amortizable intangible assets in the QLGG Acquisition and the Podcorn Acquisition. Additionally, depreciation and amortization expense increased due to an increase in capital expenditures in 2021 relative to 2020. The decrease in capital expenditures in 2020 was planned in order to mitigate the adverse financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This reduction was part of a comprehensive set of measures to significantly reduce expenses and cash expenditures.

Corporate General and Administrative Expenses

Corporate general and administrative expenses increased primarily as a result of: (i) an increase in payroll and related expenses in the current year; and (ii) an increase in corporate rebranding costs in connection with our corporate name change. In 2020, we implemented certain measures to reduce expenses, and offset reduction in revenue due to COVID-19, including: (i) temporary salary reductions; and (ii) temporary freezing of contractual salary increases. Upon the reversal of these measures, we incurred increased costs in the current year.

Corporate general and administrative expenses include non-cash compensation expense of $6.7 million and $4.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, respectively.

Integration Costs

Integration costs were incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 as a result of the Merger. These costs primarily consisted of ongoing costs related to effectively combining and incorporating CBS Radio into our operations. Based on the timing of the Merger, integration activities primarily occurred in 2017 and 2018 and were reduced significantly in 2019 and 2020.

Restructuring Charges

We incurred restructuring charges in 2021 and 2020 primarily in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These costs primarily included workforce reduction charges.

Impairment Loss

The impairment loss incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 includes a $0.8 million write down of property and equipment and $0.5 million related to an early termination of certain leases. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we conducted interim impairment assessments on our broadcasting licenses. As a result of the interim impairment assessments, we determined that the carrying value of our broadcasting licenses was greater than their fair value in certain markets and we recorded a cumulative non-cash impairment charge on our broadcasting licenses of $16.0 million.

Refinancing Expenses

We incurred $0.5 million of costs in connection with the issuance of the 2029 Notes.

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Interest Expense

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we incurred an additional $0.3 million in interest expense as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

As discussed above, we issued the $540.0 million 2029 Notes in March 2021 and used net proceeds and cash on hand to partially repay $517.0 million of existing indebtedness under our Term B-2 Loan, Revolver, and Senior Notes.

This increase in interest expense was primarily attributable to an increase in the outstanding indebtedness upon which interest is computed. This increase was partially offset by: (i) a reduction in outstanding variable-rate indebtedness upon which interest is computed; and (ii) the replacement of a portion of our fixed-rate debt with fixed-rate debt at a lower interest rate.

Net (Gain) Loss on Extinguishment of Debt

As discussed above, in connection with the redemption of the Senior Notes during the first quarter of 2021, we wrote off: (i) $14.5 million in prepayment premiums for the early retirement of the Senior Notes; (ii) $1.0 million of unamortized debt issuance costs attributable to the Senior Notes; and (iii) $1.3 million of unamortized debt issuance costs attributable to the Term B-2 Loan. These losses on the extinguishment of debt were partially offset by the write off of $8.7 million of unamortized premium attributable to the Senior Notes.

Net (Gain) Loss on Sale or Disposal of Assets

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we recognized:(i) a gain of $4.0 million from the Urban One Exchange; and (ii) a gain of $0.8 million from the liquidation of one of our investments. These gains were partially offset by a $1.1 million loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment.

Income Taxes (Benefit)

Tax Rate for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021

We recognized an income tax benefit at an effective income tax rate of 20.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. We have historically calculated the provision for income taxes during interim reporting periods by applying an estimate of the annual effective tax rate for the full fiscal year to "ordinary" income or loss (pretax income or loss excluding unusual or infrequently occurring discrete items) for the reporting period. We used a discrete effective tax rate method to calculate taxes for the fiscal three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021. We determined that since small changes in estimated "ordinary" income would result in significant changes in the estimated annual effective tax rate, the historical method would not provide a reliable estimate for the fiscal three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021.

On March 27, 2020, the United States enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act"). The CARES Act is an emergency economic stimulus package that includes spending and tax breaks to strengthen the United States economy and fund a nationwide effort to curtail the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act includes significant business tax provisions that, among other things, includes the removal of certain limitations on utilization of NOLs, increases the loss carry back period for certain losses to five years, and increases the ability to deduct interest expense, as well as amending certain provisions of the previously enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. We are continuing to assess the impact that the CARES Act may have on our tax obligations.

On December 27, 2020, the United States enacted the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the "Appropriations Act"), an additional stimulus package providing financial relief for individuals and small businesses. The Appropriations Act contains a variety of tax provisions, including full expensing of business meals in 2021 and 2022, and expansion of the employee retention tax credit. We do not currently expect the Appropriations Act to have a material tax impact.

Tax Rate for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

The estimated annual effective income tax rate was 20.4%, which was determined using a forecasted rate based upon projected taxable income for the year. The effective income tax rate was impacted by a discrete income tax expense item related to the shortfall associated with share-based awards.

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Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 As Compared To The Three Months Ended September 30, 2020

	THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
	2021		2020		% Change
	(dollars in millions)
NET REVENUES	$	329.4	$	268.5	23	%
OPERATING EXPENSE:
Station operating expenses	261.0		228.7		14	%
Depreciation and amortization expense	12.5		12.6		(1)	%
Corporate general and administrative expenses	24.2		14.5		67	%
Restructuring charges	2.3		1.2		92	%
Impairment loss	—		11.8		(100)	%
Other expenses	0.2		—		100	%
Total operating expense	300.2		268.8		12	%
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	29.2		(0.3)		(9,833)	%
INTEREST EXPENSE	22.8		20.8		10	%
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES (BENEFIT)	6.4		(21.1)		(130)	%
INCOME TAXES (BENEFIT)	11.2		(4.2)		(367)	%
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	(4.8)	$	(16.9)	(72)	%

Net Revenues

Revenues increased compared to prior year primarily due to economic recovery and improvements across all segments of our business from the depressed levels of the prior year. Prior year revenues were negatively impacted from the economic slowdown triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Net revenues were also positively impacted by: (i) growth in our spot revenues; (ii) growth in our digital revenues; (iii) the operations of QLGG for the full period; and (iv) the operations of Podcorn for the full period.

Net revenues increased the most for our stations located in the Los Angeles and New York City markets. Net revenues decreased the most for our stations located in the Charlotte and Greensboro markets. We exited the Charlotte market in connection with the Urban One Exchange.

Station Operating Expenses

Station operating expenses increased compared to prior year primarily due to: (i) an increase in payroll and related expenses in the current year due to the reversal of payroll reduction measures taken in 2020; and (ii) an increase in 2021 revenues which resulted in a corresponding increase in variable sales-related expenses.

Station operating expenses include non-cash compensation expense of $0.9 million and $0.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, respectively.

Depreciation and Amortization Expense

Depreciation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2021 as compared to depreciation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2020 remained generally consistent period over period.

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Corporate General and Administrative Expenses

Corporate general and administrative expenses increased primarily as a result of: (i) an increase in payroll and related expenses in the current year; and (ii) an increase in corporate rebranding costs in connection with our corporate name change. In 2020, we implemented certain measures to reduce expenses, and offset reduction in revenue due to COVID-19, including: (i) temporary salary reductions; and (ii) temporary freezing of contractual salary increases. Upon the reversal of these measures, we incurred increased costs in the current year.

Corporate general and administrative expenses include non-cash compensation expense of $3.5 million and $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, respectively.

Restructuring Charges

We incurred restructuring charges in 2021 and 2020 primarily in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These costs primarily included workforce reduction charges and were expensed as incurred.

Impairment Loss

During the three months ended September 30, 2020, we conducted an interim impairment assessment on our broadcasting licenses. As a result of the interim impairment assessment, we determined that the carrying value of our broadcasting licenses was greater than their fair value in certain markets and we recorded a non-cash impairment charge on our broadcasting licenses of $11.8 million.

Interest Expense

During the three months ended September 30, 2021, we incurred an additional $2.0 million in interest expense as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2020. As discussed above, we issued the $540.0 million 2029 Notes in March 2021 and used net proceeds and cash on hand to partially repay $517.0 million of existing indebtedness under our Term B-2 Loan, Revolver, and Senior Notes.

This increase in interest expense was primarily attributable to an increase in the outstanding indebtedness upon which interest is computed. This increase was partially offset by: (i) a reduction in outstanding variable-rate indebtedness upon which interest is computed; and (ii) the replacement of a portion of our fixed-rate debt with fixed-rate debt at a lower interest rate.

Income Taxes (Benefit)

As discussed above, we used a discrete effective tax rate method to calculate taxes for the three months ended September 30, 2021.

For the three months ended September 30, 2021, the effective income tax rate was 173.5%. The effective income tax rate for the quarter was impacted by a decrease in the estimated annualized effective tax rate.

For the three months ended September 30, 2020, the effective income tax rate was 20.0%, which was determined using a forecasted rate based upon projected taxable income for the full year along with the impact of discrete items for the quarter.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity

Although we have been, and expect to continue to be, negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, we anticipate that our business will continue to generate sufficient cash flow from operating activities and we believe that these cash flows, together with our existing cash and cash equivalents and our ability to draw on current credit facilities, will be sufficient for us to meet our current and long-term liquidity and capital requirements. However, our ability to maintain adequate liquidity is dependent upon a number of factors, including our revenue, macroeconomic conditions, the length and severity of business disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, our ability to contain costs and to collect accounts receivable, and various other factors, many of which are beyond our control. Moreover, if the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create significant disruptions in the credit or financial markets, or impacts our credit ratings, it could adversely affect our ability to access capital on attractive terms, if at all. We also expect the timing of certain priorities to be impacted, such as the pace of our debt reduction efforts and the delay of certain capital projects.

The Credit Facility as amended, is comprised of the $250.0 million Revolver and the Term B-2 Loan with $677.0 million outstanding at September 30, 2021. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, and in connection with the issuance of the 2029 Notes we: (i) repaid $40.0 million outstanding under our Revolver; and (ii) repaid $77.0 million outstanding under the Term B-2 Loan. We subsequently made additional borrowings and payments against our Revolver.

As of September 30, 2021, we had $677.0 million outstanding under the Term B-2 Loan and $42.7 million outstanding under the Revolver. In addition, we had $6.1 million in outstanding letters of credit.

As of September 30, 2021, total liquidity was $264.1 million, which was comprised of $201.3 million available under the Revolver and $62.8 million in cash and cash equivalents. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we increased our outstanding debt by $51.5 million due to: (i) the previously discussed debt refinancing activities; (ii) additional draw down and repayment activity under our Revolver; and (iii) the addition of our $75.0 million accounts receivable facility, discussed below.

As of September 30, 2021, our Consolidated Net First Lien Leverage Ratio was 3.0 times as calculated in accordance with the terms of our Credit Facility, which place restrictions on the amount of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash that can be subtracted in determining consolidated first lien net debt.

Accounts Receivable Facility

On July 15, 2021, we and certain of our subsidiaries entered into a $75.0 million accounts receivable securitization facility (the "Receivables Facility") to provide additional liquidity, to reduce our cost of funds and to repay outstanding indebtedness under the Credit Facility.

The documentation for the Receivables Facility includes (i) a Receivables Purchase Agreement (the “Receivables Purchase Agreement”) entered into by and among Audacy Operations, Inc., a Delaware corporation and our wholly-owned subsidiary (“Audacy Operations”), Audacy Receivables, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and our wholly-owned subsidiary, as seller (“Audacy Receivables”), the investors party thereto (the “Investors”), and DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank, Frankfurt AM Main, as agent (“DZ BANK”); (ii) a Sale and Contribution Agreement (the “Sale and Contribution Agreement”), by and among Audacy Operations, Audacy New York, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and our wholly-owned subsidiary (“Audacy NY”), and Audacy Receivables; and (iii) a Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Purchase and Sale Agreement,” and together with the Receivables Purchase Agreement and the Sale and Contribution Agreement, the “Agreements”) by and among certain of our wholly-owned subsidiaries (together with Audacy NY, the “Originators”), Audacy Operations and Audacy NY.

Yield is payable to Investors under the Receivables Purchase Agreement at a variable rate based on either one-month LIBOR or commercial paper rates plus a margin. Collections on the accounts receivable: (x) will be used to: (i) satisfy the obligations of Audacy Receivables under the Receivables Facility; or (ii) purchase additional accounts receivable from the Originators; or (y) may be distributed to Audacy NY, the sole member of Audacy Receivables. Audacy Operations acts as the servicer under the Agreements.

The Agreements contain representations, warranties and covenants that are customary for bankruptcy-remote securitization transactions, including covenants requiring Audacy Receivables to be treated at all times as an entity separate from the Originators, Audacy Operations, the Company or any of its other affiliates and that transactions entered into between Audacy Receivables and any of its affiliates shall be on arm’s-length terms. The Receivables Purchase Agreement also contains

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customary default and termination provisions which provide for acceleration of amounts owed under the Receivables Purchase Agreement upon the occurrence of certain specified events with respect to Audacy Receivables, Audacy Operations, the Originators, or the Company, including, but not limited to: (i) Audacy Receivables’s failure to pay yield and other amounts due; (ii) certain insolvency events; (iii) certain judgments entered against the parties; (iv) certain liens filed with respect to assets; and (v) breach of certain financial covenants and ratios.

We have agreed to guarantee the performance obligations of Audacy Operations and the Originators under the Receivables Facility documents. We have not agreed to guarantee any obligations of Audacy Receivables or the collection of any of the receivables and will not be responsible for any obligations to the extent the failure to perform such obligations by Audacy Operations or any Originator results from receivables being uncollectible on account of the insolvency, bankruptcy or lack of creditworthiness or other financial inability to pay of the related obligor.

In general, the proceeds from the sale of the accounts receivable are used by the SPV to pay the purchase price for accounts receivables it acquires from Audacy NY and may be used to fund capital expenditures, repay borrowings on the Credit Facility, satisfy maturing debt obligations, as well as fund working capital needs and other approved uses.

Although the SPV is a wholly owned consolidated subsidiary of Audacy NY, the SPV is legally separate from Audacy NY. The assets of the SPV (including the accounts receivables) are not available to creditors of Audacy NY, Audacy Operations or the Company, and the accounts receivables are not legally assets of Audacy NY, Audacy Operations or the Company. The Receivables Facility is accounted for as a secured financing. The pledged receivables and the corresponding debt are included in Accounts receivable and Long-term debt, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The Receivables Facility will expire on July 15, 2024, unless earlier terminated or subsequently extended pursuant to the terms of the Receivables Purchase Agreement. The pledged receivables and the corresponding debt are included in Accounts receivable, net and Long-term debt, net of current portion, respectively, on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. At September 30, 2021, we had outstanding borrowings of $75.0 million under the Receivables Facility.

Amendment and Repricing – CBS Radio (Now Audacy Capital Corp.) Indebtedness

In connection with the Merger, we assumed CBS Radio’s (now Audacy Capital Corp.’s) indebtedness outstanding under: (i) a credit agreement (the “Credit Facility”) among CBS Radio (now Audacy Capital Corp.), the guarantors named therein, the lenders named therein, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent; and (ii) the Senior Notes (described below).

The 2027 Notes

During 2019, we and our finance subsidiary, Audacy Capital Corp. (formerly, Entercom Media Corp.), issued $425.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured second-lien notes due May 1, 2027 (the "2027 Notes"). Interest on the 2027 Notes accrues at the rate of 6.500% per annum and is payable semi-annually in arrears on May 1 and November 1 of each year.

A portion of the 2027 Notes was issued at a premium. The premium on the 2027 Notes will be amortized over the term under the effective interest rate method. As of any reporting period, the unamortized premium on the Notes is reflected on the balance sheet as an addition to the 2027 Notes.

We used net proceeds of the offering, along with cash on hand and amounts borrowed under our Revolver, to repay $521.7 million of existing indebtedness under our term loan component previously outstanding (the "Term B-1 Loan"). Contemporaneous with this partial pay-down of the Term B-1 Loan, we replaced the remaining amount outstanding under the Term B-1 Loan with the Term B-2 Loan.

The 2027 Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior secured second-lien basis by most of the direct and indirect subsidiaries of Audacy Capital Corp. (formerly, Entercom Media Corp.). The 2027 Notes and the related guarantees are secured on a second-lien priority basis by liens on substantially all of the assets of Audacy Capital Corp. (formerly, Entercom Media Corp.) and the guarantors.

A default under the 2027 Notes could cause a default under the Credit Facility and/or the 2029 Notes. Any event of default, therefore, could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition.

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The 2027 Notes are not a registered security and there are no plans to register the 2027 Notes as a security in the future. As a result, Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X promulgated by the SEC is not applicable and no separate financial statements are required for the guarantor subsidiaries.

The Credit Facility

The Term B-2 Loan requires mandatory prepayments equal to a percentage of Excess Cash Flow, subject to incremental step-downs, depending on the Consolidated Net Secured Leverage Ratio. The Excess Cash Flow payment is based on the Excess Cash Flow and the Consolidated Net Secured Leverage Ratio for the prior year. We made our first Excess Cash Flow payment in the first quarter of 2020.

As of September 30, 2021, we were in compliance with the financial covenant then applicable and all other terms of the Credit Facility in all material respects. Our ability to maintain compliance with our financial covenant under the Credit Facility is highly dependent on our results of operations. Currently, given the impact of COVID-19, the outlook is highly uncertain.

Failure to comply with our financial covenant or other terms of our Credit Facility and any subsequent failure to negotiate and obtain any required relief from our lenders could result in a default under the Credit Facility. We will continue to monitor our liquidity position and covenant obligations and assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our ability to comply with the covenants under the Credit Facility.

Any event of default could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition. We may seek from time to time to amend our Credit Facility or obtain other funding or additional funding, which may result in higher interest rates on our debt. However, we may not be able to do so on terms that are acceptable or to the extent necessary to avoid a default, depending upon conditions in the credit markets, the length and depth of the market reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic and our ability to compete in this environment.

The Credit Facility - Amendment No. 5

On July 20, 2020, Audacy Capital Corp. (formerly, Entercom Media Corp.), our wholly-owned subsidiary, entered into an amendment ("Amendment No. 5") to the Credit Agreement, dated October 17, 2016 (as previously amended, the "Existing Credit Agreement" and, as amended by Amendment No. 5, the "Credit Agreement"), with the guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent. Amendment No. 5, among other things:

(a) amended our financial covenants under the Credit Agreement by: (i) suspending the testing of the Consolidated Net First Lien Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) through the Test Period (as defined in the Credit Agreement) ending December 31, 2020; (ii) adding a new minimum liquidity covenant of $75.0 million until December 31, 2021, or such earlier date as we may elect (the "Covenant Relief Period"); and (iii) imposing certain restrictions during the Covenant Relief Period, including among other things, certain limitations on incurring additional indebtedness and liens, making restricted payments or investments, redeeming notes and entering into certain sale and lease-back transactions;

(b) increased the interest rate and/or fees under the Credit Agreement during the Covenant Relief Period applicable to: (i) 2024 Revolving Credit Loans (as defined in the Credit Agreement) to (x) in the case of Eurodollar Rate Loans (as defined in the Credit Agreement), a customary Eurodollar rate formula plus a margin of 2.50% per annum, and (y) in the case of Base Rate Loans (as defined in the Credit Agreement), a customary base rate formula plus a margin of 1.50% per annum, and (ii) Letter of Credit (as defined in the Credit Agreement) fees to 2.50% times the daily maximum amount available to be drawn under any such Letter of Credit; and

(c) modified the definition of Consolidated EBITDA by setting fixed amounts for the fiscal quarters ending June 30, 2020, September 30, 2020, and December 31, 2020, for purposes of testing compliance with the Consolidated Net First Lien Leverage Ratio financial covenant during the Covenant Relief Period, which fixed amounts correspond to the Borrower's Consolidated EBITDA as reported under the Existing Credit Agreement for the Test Period ended March 31, 2020, for the fiscal quarters ending June 30, 2019, September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2019, respectively.

The Credit Facility - Amendment No. 6

On March 5, 2021, Audacy Capital Corp. (formerly, Entercom Media Corp.) our wholly owned subsidiary, entered into an amendment ("Amendment No. 6") to the Credit Agreement, dated October 17, 2016 (as previously amended, the “Existing

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Credit Agreement” and, as amended by Amendment No. 6, the “Credit Agreement”), with the guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent.

Under the Existing Credit Agreement, during the Covenant Relief Period the Company is subject to a $75.0 million limitation on investments in joint ventures, Affiliates, Unrestricted Subsidiaries and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries (each as defined in the Existing Credit Agreement) (the “Covenant Relief Period Investment Limitation”). Amendment No. 6, among other things, excludes from the Covenant Relief Period Investment Limitation any investments made in connection with a permitted receivables financing facility.

2021 Debt Refinancing - The 2029 Notes

During the first quarter of 2021, we and our finance subsidiary, Audacy Capital Corp. (formerly, Entercom Media Corp.), issued $540.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured second-lien notes due March 31, 2029 (the "2029 Notes"). Interest on the 2029 Notes accrues at the rate of 6.750% per annum and is payable semi-annually in arrears on March 31 and September 30 of each year.

We used net proceeds of the offering, along with cash on hand, to: (i) repay $77.0 million of existing indebtedness under the Term B-2 Loan; (ii) repay $40.0 million of drawings under the Revolver; and (iii) fully redeem all of our $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.250% senior notes due 2024 (the "Senior Notes") and to pay fees and expenses in connection with the redemption.

In connection with this activity, during the first quarter of 2021, the Company: (i) recorded $6.6 million of new debt issuance costs attributable to the 2029 Notes which will be amortized over the term of the 2029 Notes under the effective interest method; and (ii) $0.4 million of debt issuance costs attributable to the Revolver which will be amortized over the remaining term of the Revolver on a straight line basis. We also incurred $0.5 million of costs which were classified within refinancing expenses.

The 2029 Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior secured second priority basis by each of the direct and indirect subsidiaries of Audacy Capital Corp. (formerly, Entercom Media Corp.).

A default under the 2029 Notes could cause a default under our Credit Facility or the 2027 Notes. Any event of default, therefore, could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition.

The 2029 Notes are not a registered security and there are no plans to register the 2029 Notes as a security in the future. As a result, Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X promulgated by the SEC is not applicable and no separate financial statements are required for the guarantor subsidiaries.

The Senior Notes

Simultaneously with entering into the Merger and assuming the Credit Facility on November 17, 2017, we also assumed the Senior Notes that were set to mature on November 1, 2024 in the amount of $400.0 million (the “Senior Notes”). The Senior Notes, which were originally issued by CBS Radio (now Audacy Capital Corp.) on October 17, 2016, were valued at a premium as part of the fair value measurement on the date of the Merger. The premium on the Senior Notes was amortized over the term under the effective interest rate method. As of any reporting period, the unamortized premium on the Senior Notes was reflected on the balance sheet as an addition to the $400.0 million liability.

As discussed above, during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we issued a call notice to redeem our Senior Notes with an effective date of April 10, 2021. We incurred interest on the Senior Notes until the redemption date. In connection with the redemption, we deposited the following funds to satisfy our obligations under the Senior Notes and discharge the Indenture governing the Senior Notes: (i) $400.0 million to redeem the Senior Notes in full; (ii) $14.5 million for a call premium for the early retirement of the Senior Notes; and (iii) $12.8 million for accrued and unpaid interest through April 10, 2021. As a result of the refinancing, we recorded an $8.2 million loss on extinguishment of debt that included the call premium, the write off of unamortized debt issuance costs, and the write off of unamortized premium on the Senior Notes.

Operating Activities

Net cash flows provided by operating activities were $45.6 million and $82.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, respectively.

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The cash flows from operating activities decreased primarily due to an increase in net investment in working capital of $98.6 million. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in net income, as adjusted for certain non-cash charges and income tax benefits of $61.2 million.

The increase in investment in working capital is primarily due to the timing of: (i) collections of accounts receivable; (ii) settlements of accounts payable and accrued liabilities; (iii) settlements of accrued interest expense; (iv) settlements of other long-term liabilities; and (v) settlements of prepaid expenses.

The increase in net income, as adjusted for certain non-cash charges and income tax benefits is primarily attributable to: (i) a reduction in net loss of $54.8 million; (ii) a reduction in deferred tax benefits of $22.0 million; and (iii) a reduction in impairment loss of $15.7 million

Investing Activities

Net cash flows used in investing activities were $53.4 million and $11.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, respectively

During 2021, net cash flows used in investing activities increased primarily due to: (i) an increase to additions to tangible and intangible assets of $17.4 million; (ii) an increase in purchase of businesses and audio assets of $15.3 million; and (iii) a reduction in proceeds from sales of radio stations and other assets of $9.3 million.

Financing Activities

Net cash flows provided by financing activities were $39.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Net cash flows used in financing activities were $58.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

During 2021, net cash flows provided by financing activities increased primarily due to: (i) an increase in the proceeds from issuance of long-term debt of $540.0 million; (ii) an increase in the proceeds from the Receivables Facility of $75.0 million; and (iii) a reduction in payments against the Revolver of $62.0 million. These increases in cash inflows were partially offset by: (i) an increase in cash outflows related to the redemption of the Senior Notes of $400.0 million; (ii) a reduction in borrowings under the Revolver of $94.7 million; (iii) an increase in payments of long-term debt of $62.4 million; (iv) an increase in payments of call premiums and other fees of $14.5 million; and (v) an increase in payments for debt issuance costs of $9.4 million.

Dividends

Following the payment of the quarterly dividend payment for the first quarter of 2020, we suspended our quarterly dividend program. Any future dividends will be at the discretion of the Board based upon the relevant factors at the time of such consideration, including, without limitation, compliance with the restrictions set forth in our Credit Facility, the 2027 Notes and the 2029 Notes.

Share Repurchase Program

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we did not repurchase any shares under our share repurchase program (the "2017 Share Repurchase Program"). As of September 30, 2021, $41.6 million is available for future share repurchases under the 2017 Share Repurchase Program.

Income Taxes

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we did not pay any federal income taxes. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we received a net refund of $0.3 million in state income taxes. We do not anticipate making any federal income tax payments in 2021 primarily as a result of the availability of NOLs to offset federal tax due.

For federal income tax purposes, the acquisition of CBS Radio was treated as a reverse acquisition which caused us to undergo an ownership change under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code ("Code"). This ownership change will limit the utilization of our NOLs for post-acquisition tax years. We may need to make additional state estimated tax payments during the remainder of the year.

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Capital Expenditures

Capital expenditures, including amortizable intangibles, for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 were $39.3 million. We anticipate that total capital expenditures in 2021 will be between $70 million and $75 million as we increase our investment in the rapidly growing digital audio advertising market.

Contractual Obligations

As of September 30, 2021, there have been no net material changes in the total amount from the contractual obligations listed in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, as filed with the SEC on March 1, 2021, other than as described below.

As discussed above in the liquidity section, during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we issued the $540.0 million 2029 Notes and used net proceeds to: (i) fully redeem the $400.0 million Senior Notes due to mature in 2024; (ii) repay $77.0 million under the Term B-2 Loan; and (iii) repay $40.0 million under the Revolver. Additionally, we also entered into a $75.0 million accounts receivable securitization facility to provide additional liquidity. As a result of this activity and other borrowings and payments against our Revolver, the amounts outstanding under our long-term debt obligations increased by $51.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and the maturity of our debt was pushed out to later periods.

As discussed above, during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we acquired Podcorn. This acquisition included cash due at closing as well as contingent consideration. The fair value of the contingent consideration, which is included in other long-term liabilities, is $8.4 million at September 30, 2021.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of September 30, 2021, we did not have any material off-balance sheet transactions, arrangements or obligations, including contingent obligations.

We do not have any other relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet financial arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes as of September 30, 2021. Accordingly, we are not materially exposed to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if we had engaged in such relationships.

Critical Accounting Policies

There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies from the information provided in Part II, Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Critical Accounting Policies, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, as filed with the SEC on March 1, 2021.

Goodwill Valuation Risk

We no longer have any goodwill attributable to the broadcast reporting unit. Cadence13, Pineapple and Podcorn represent a single podcasting division one level beneath the single operating segment. Since the operations are economically similar, Cadence13, Pineapple and Podcorn were aggregated into a single podcasting reporting unit. QLGG represents a separate division one level beneath the single operating segment and its own reporting unit.

Future impairment charges may be required on our goodwill attributable to our podcast reporting unit and the QLGG reporting unit, as the discounted cash flow model is subject to change based upon our performance, peer company performance, overall market conditions, and the state of the credit markets. We continue to monitor these relevant factors to determine if an interim impairment assessment is warranted.

A deterioration in our forecasted financial performance, an increase in discount rates, a reduction in long-term growth rates, a sustained decline in our stock price, or a failure to achieve analyst expectations could all be potential indicators of an impairment to the remaining goodwill attributable to the podcasting reporting unit and the QLGG reporting unit, which could be material, in future periods. The COVID-19 pandemic increases the uncertainty with respect to such market and economic conditions and, as such, increases the risk of future impairment.

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As of September 30, 2021, we evaluated whether the facts and circumstances and available information result in the need for an impairment assessment for any goodwill, and concluded no assessment was required. We will continue to evaluate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, including the impacts of overall economic conditions, which could result in the recognition of an impairment charge in the future.

Broadcasting License Risk

After the annual impairment test conducted on our broadcasting licenses in the fourth quarter of 2020 in which 38 markets were written down to fair value, the results indicated that there were 41 units of accounting where the fair value exceeded their carrying value by 10% or less. In aggregate, these 41 units of accounting had a carrying value of $2,160.6 million at December 31, 2020. As a result of the Urban One Exchange, in which we recorded an additional $23.2 million of broadcasting licenses at fair value, this figure was increased to $2,183.8 million at September 30, 2021.

If overall market conditions or the performance of the economy deteriorates, advertising expenditures and radio industry results could be negatively impacted, including expectations for future growth. This could result in future impairment charges for these or other of our units of accounting, which could be material. The COVID-19 pandemic increases the uncertainty with respect to such market and economic conditions and, as such, increases the risk of future impairment.

As of September 30, 2021, we evaluated whether the facts and circumstances and available information result in the need for an impairment assessment for any of our broadcasting licenses, and concluded no assessment was required. We will continue to evaluate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, including the impacts of overall economic conditions, which could result in the recognition of an impairment charge, which could be material, in the future.

ITEM 3.    Quantitative And Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates on our variable-rate senior indebtedness (the Term B-2 Loan and Revolver). From time to time, we may seek to limit our exposure to interest rate volatility through the use of derivative rate hedging instruments.

As of September 30, 2021, if the borrowing rates under LIBOR were to increase 1% above the current rates, our interest expense on: (i) our Term B-2 Loan would increase $5.7 million on an annual basis, including any increase or decrease in interest expense associated with the use of derivative rate hedging instruments as described below; and (ii) our Revolver would increase by $2.5 million, assuming our entire Revolver was outstanding as of September 30, 2021.

Assuming LIBOR remains flat, interest expense in 2021 versus 2020 is expected to be higher primarily due to the replacement of a portion of our variable-rate debit with fixed-rate debt at a higher interest rate. We may seek from time to time to amend our Credit Facility or obtain additional funding, which may result in higher interest rates on our indebtedness and could increase our exposure to variable-rate indebtedness.

During the quarter ended June 30, 2019, we entered into the following derivative rate hedging transaction in the notional amount of $560.0 million to hedge our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates on our variable-rate debt. This rate hedging transaction is tied to the one-month LIBOR interest rate.

Type Of Hedge	Notional Amount	Effective Date	Collar	Fixed LIBOR Rate	Expiration Date	Notional Amount Decreases	Amount After Decrease
	(amounts (in millions)						(amounts (in millions)
Collar	$340.0	Jun. 25, 2019	Cap	2.75%	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 28, 2022	$	220.0
			Floor	0.402%		Jun. 28, 2023	$	90.0
Total	$560.0

The fair value (based upon current market rates) of the rate hedging transaction is included as derivative instruments in long-term liabilities as the maturity dates on this instrument are greater than one year. The fair value of the hedging transaction is affected by a combination of several factors, including the change in the one-month LIBOR rate. Any increase in the one-month LIBOR rate results in a more favorable valuation, while any decrease in the one-month LIBOR rate results in a less favorable valuation.

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Our credit exposure under our hedging agreement, or similar agreements we may enter into in the future, is the cost of replacing such agreements in the event of nonperformance by our counterparty. To minimize this risk, we select high credit quality counterparties. We do not anticipate nonperformance by such counterparties, but could recognize a loss in the event of nonperformance. Our derivative instrument liability as of September 30, 2021 was $1.2 million.

From time to time, we invest all or a portion of our cash in cash equivalents, which are money market instruments consisting of short-term government securities and repurchase agreements that are fully collateralized by government securities. When such investments are made, we do not believe that we have any material credit exposure with respect to these assets. As of September 30, 2021, we did not have any investments in money market instruments.

Our credit exposure related to our accounts receivable does not represent a significant concentration of credit risk due to the quantity of advertisers, the minimal reliance on any one advertiser, the multiple markets in which we operate and the wide variety of advertising business sectors.

See also additional disclosures regarding liquidity and capital resources made under Liquidity and Capital Resources in Part 1, Item 2, above.

ITEM 4.    Controls And Procedures

Evaluation of Controls and Procedures

We maintain “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) that are designed to ensure that: (i) information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms; and (ii) such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, our management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and our management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on the foregoing, our President/Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.     Legal Proceedings

We currently and from time to time are involved in litigation incidental to the conduct of our business. Management anticipates that any potential liability of the Company, which may arise out of or with respect to these matters, will not materially affect the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. There were no material developments relating to the legal proceedings described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2021. Refer to Note 16, Contingencies And Commitments, for additional information.

ITEM 1A    Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the risk factors associated with our business previously described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 1, 2021.

ITEM 2.     Unregistered Sales Of Equity Securities And Use Of Proceeds

The following table provides information on our repurchases during the quarter ended September 30, 2021:

Period (1)(2)	(a) Total Number Of Shares Purchased	(b) Average Price Paid Per Share		(c) Total Number Of Shares Purchased As Part Of Publicly Announced Plans Or Programs	(d) Maximum Approximate Dollar Value Of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under The Plans Or Programs
July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021	—	$	—	—	$	41,578,230
August 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021	4,017	$	3.59	—	$	41,578,230
September 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021	5,210	$	3.26	—	$	41,578,230
Total	9,227			—

(1)	We withheld shares upon the vesting of RSUs in order to satisfy employees’ tax obligations. As a result, we are deemed to have purchased: (i) 4,017 shares at an average price of $3.59 in August 2021; and (ii) 5,210 shares at an average price of $3.26 in September 2021. These shares are included in the table above.
(2)	On November 2, 2017, our Board announced a share repurchase program (the “2017 Share Repurchase Program”) to permit us to purchase up to $100.0 million of our issued and outstanding shares of Class A common stock through open market purchases. In connection with the 2017 Share Repurchase Program, we did not repurchase any shares during the three months ended September 30, 2021.

ITEM 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

ITEM 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

ITEM 5.    Other Information

None.

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ITEM 6.    Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Description
3.1 #	Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Audacy, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on May 19, 2021).
3.2 #	Amended and Restated Bylaws of Audacy, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on May 19, 2021).
4.1 #	Indenture for Senior Secured Second-Lien Notes due May 1, 2027, by and among Audacy Capital Corp. (formerly, Entercom Media Corp.), the guarantors named therein, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 1, 2019)
4.2 #	Form of 6.500% Senior Secured Second-Lien Notes due 2027 (included in Exhibit 4.1) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 1, 2019
4.3 #	First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 13, 2019, by and among Audacy Capital Corp. (formerly, Entercom Media Corp.), the guarantors named therein, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 16, 2019).
4.4 #	Indenture, dated as of March 25, 2021, by and among Audacy Capital Corp. (formerly, Entercom Media Corp.), the guarantors named therein, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 29, 2021
4.5 #	Form of 6.750% Senior Secured Second-Lien Note due 2029 (included in Exhibit 4.1) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 29, 2021
4.6 #	Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 20, 2021, by and among Audacy Capital Corp., the guarantors named therein, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 20,2021)
10.1 #	Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 15, 2021, by and among Audacy Receivables, LLC, Autobahn Funding Company LLC, DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank, Frankfurt AM Main and Audacy Operations, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 21, 2021)
10.2 #	Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of July 15, 2021, among Audacy Operations, Inc., the Originators party thereto and Audacy New York, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 21, 2021)
10.3 #	Sale and Contribution Agreement, dated as of July 15, 2021, among Audacy Operations, Inc., Audacy New York, LLC and Audacy Receivables, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 21, 2021)
31.1 *	Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), as created by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.
31.2 *	Certification of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), as created by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.
32.1 **	Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2 **	Certification of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS*	Inline XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH*	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CAL*	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.DEF*	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
101.LAB*	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101.PRE*	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL with applicable taxonomy extension information contained in Exhibits 101)
*	Filed Herewith
#	Incorporated by reference.
**	Furnished herewith. Exhibit is “accompanying” this report and shall not be deemed to be “filed” herewith.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	AUDACY, INC. (Registrant)
Date: November 9, 2021	/S/ David J. Field Name: David J. Field Title: Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President (principal executive officer)
Date: November 9, 2021	/S/ Richard J. Schmaeling Name: Richard J. Schmaeling Title: Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer)

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EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

I, David J. Field, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Audacy, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report.

3.    Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.    The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)    Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)    Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)    Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)    Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.    The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)    All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)    Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 9, 2021

By:	/s/ David J. Field
Name:	David J. Field
Title:	Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President
	(principal executive officer)

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EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

I, Richard J. Schmaeling, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Audacy, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report.

3.    Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.    The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)    Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)    Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)    Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)    Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.    The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)    All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)    Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 9, 2021

By:	/s/ Richard J. Schmaeling
Name:	Richard J. Schmaeling
Title:	Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer
	(principal financial officer)

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EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned officer of Audacy, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby certifies, to such officer’s knowledge, that:

(i)    the accompanying Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(ii)    the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: November 9, 2021

By:	/s/ David J. Field
Name:	David J. Field
Title:	Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President
	(principal executive officer)

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Audacy, Inc. and will be retained by Audacy, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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EX-32.2

EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned officer of Audacy, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby certifies, to such officer’s knowledge, that:

(i)    the accompanying Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(ii)    the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: November 9, 2021

By:	/s/ Richard J. Schmaeling
Name:	Richard J. Schmaeling
Title:	Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer
	(principal financial officer)

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Audacy, Inc. and will be retained by Audacy, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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	Sep. 30, 2021	Oct. 31, 2021
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Entity Registrant Name	Audacy, Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	PA
Entity Tax Identification Number	23-1701044
Entity Address, Address Line One	2400 Market Street
Entity Address, Address Line Two	4th Floor
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Entity Address, State or Province	PA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	19103
City Area Code	(610)
Local Phone Number	660-5610
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Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
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Document Fiscal Year Focus	2021
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
ASSETS:
Cash	$ 62,841	$ 30,964
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $18,790 in 2021 and $18,911 in 2020	271,360	276,102
Prepaid expenses, deposits and other	65,840	47,504
Total current assets	400,041	354,570
Investments	3,005	3,305
Net property and equipment	360,049	340,318
Operating lease right-of-use assets	224,733	236,903
Radio broadcasting licenses	2,252,249	2,229,016
Goodwill	81,630	62,215
Assets held for sale	528	21,407
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization	38,423	41,023
TOTAL ASSETS	3,360,658	3,288,757
LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	18,605	13,776
Accrued expenses	80,465	59,828
Other current liabilities	90,998	73,997
Operating lease liabilities	40,667	40,439
Long-term debt, current portion	0	5,488
Total current liabilities	230,735	193,528
Long-term debt, net of current portion	1,746,948	1,689,949
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion	214,664	229,400
Net deferred tax liabilities	482,090	473,398
Other long-term liabilities	59,027	57,744
Total long-term liabilities	2,502,729	2,450,491
Total liabilities	2,733,464	2,644,019
CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Class A, B and C common stock	1,413	1,409
Additional paid-in capital	1,668,065	1,662,155
Accumulated deficit	(1,041,424)	(1,017,037)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(860)	(1,789)
Total shareholders' equity	627,194	644,738
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 3,360,658	$ 3,288,757

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for credit loss	$ 18,790	$ 18,911

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Income Statement [Abstract]
NET REVENUES	$ 329,443	$ 268,505	$ 874,672	$ 741,403
OPERATING EXPENSE:
Station operating expenses	260,972	228,671	718,924	668,195
Depreciation and amortization expense	12,477	12,547	38,690	37,665
Corporate general and administrative expenses	24,176	14,526	71,470	42,039
Integration costs	0	0	0	490
Restructuring charges	2,300	1,206	4,219	10,310
Impairment loss	26	11,814	1,371	17,021
Refinancing expenses	0	0	473	0
Other expenses	245	0	566	61
Total operating expense	300,196	268,764	835,713	775,781
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	29,247	(259)	38,959	(34,378)
NET INTEREST EXPENSE	22,771	20,846	66,484	66,109
Net (gain) loss on extinguishment of debt	0	0	8,168	0
Net (gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets	4	0	3,731	228
Other (income) expense	0	0	(446)	0
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE	(4)	0	3,991	(228)
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES (BENEFIT)	6,480	(21,105)	(31,516)	(100,259)
INCOME TAX (BENEFIT) EXPENSE	11,241	(4,227)	(6,534)	(20,432)
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$ (4,761)	$ (16,878)	$ (24,982)	$ (79,827)
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE - BASIC (in dollars per share)	$ (0.04)	$ (0.13)	$ (0.18)	$ (0.59)
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE - DILUTED (in dollars per share)	$ (0.04)	$ (0.13)	$ (0.18)	$ (0.59)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES:
Basic (in shares)	135,893,823	134,735,075	135,857,127	134,753,276
Diluted (in shares)	135,893,823	134,735,075	135,857,127	134,753,276

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$ (4,761)	$ (16,878)	$ (24,982)	$ (79,827)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAXES (BENEFIT):
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, net of taxes (benefit)	170	515	929	(2,099)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	$ (4,591)	$ (16,363)	$ (24,053)	$ (81,926)

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock Common Class A	Common Stock Common Class B	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2019	$ 881,443	$ 1,339	$ 40	$ 1,655,781	$ (775,578)	$ (139)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019		133,867,621	4,045,199
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	(9,138)				(9,138)
Compensation expense related to granting of stock awards (in shares)		440,129
Compensation expense related to granting of stock awards	4,117	$ 4		4,113
Issuance of common stock related to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) (in shares)		165,756
Issuance of common stock related to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP")	241	$ 2		239
Purchase of vested employee restricted stock units (in shares)		(432,472)
Purchase of vested employee restricted stock units	(1,394)	$ (4)		(1,390)
Payment of dividends on common stock	(3,221)			(3,221)
Dividend equivalents, net of forfeitures	493			493
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	(2,354)					(2,354)
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2020	870,187	$ 1,341	$ 40	1,656,015	(784,716)	(2,493)
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2020		134,041,034	4,045,199
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2019	881,443	$ 1,339	$ 40	1,655,781	(775,578)	(139)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019		133,867,621	4,045,199
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	(79,827)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	(2,099)
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2020	803,687	$ 1,340	$ 40	1,659,950	(855,405)	(2,238)
Ending balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2020		133,949,367	4,045,199
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2020	870,187	$ 1,341	$ 40	1,656,015	(784,716)	(2,493)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2020		134,041,034	4,045,199
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	(53,811)				(53,811)
Compensation expense related to granting of stock awards (in shares)		(30,040)
Compensation expense related to granting of stock awards	2,274			2,274
Purchase of vested employee restricted stock units (in shares)		(41,002)
Purchase of vested employee restricted stock units	(53)	$ (1)		(52)
Payment of dividends on common stock	(189)			(189)
Dividend equivalents, net of forfeitures	162			162
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	(260)					(260)
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2020	818,310	$ 1,340	$ 40	1,658,210	(838,527)	(2,753)
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2020		133,969,992	4,045,199
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	(16,878)				(16,878)
Compensation expense related to granting of stock awards (in shares)		(20,625)
Compensation expense related to granting of stock awards	1,784			1,784
Dividend equivalents, net of forfeitures	(44)			(44)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	515					515
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2020	803,687	$ 1,340	$ 40	1,659,950	(855,405)	(2,238)
Ending balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2020		133,949,367	4,045,199
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2020	644,738	$ 1,369	$ 40	1,662,155	(1,017,037)	(1,789)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020		136,913,375	4,045,199
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	(21,648)				(21,648)
Compensation expense related to granting of stock awards (in shares)		291,347
Compensation expense related to granting of stock awards	2,578	$ 3		2,575
Exercise of stock options (in shares)		47,535
Exercise of stock options	15			15
Purchase of vested employee restricted stock units (in shares)		(347,607)
Purchase of vested employee restricted stock units	(1,911)	$ (3)		(1,908)
Payment of dividends on common stock	(386)			(386)
Dividend equivalents, net of forfeitures	386				386
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	553					553
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2021	624,325	$ 1,369	$ 40	1,662,451	(1,038,299)	(1,236)
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2021		136,904,650	4,045,199
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2020	644,738	$ 1,369	$ 40	1,662,155	(1,017,037)	(1,789)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020		136,913,375	4,045,199
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	$ (24,982)
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	115,000
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	$ 929
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2021	627,194	$ 1,373	$ 40	1,668,065	(1,041,424)	(860)
Ending balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2021		137,298,864	4,045,199
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2021	624,325	$ 1,369	$ 40	1,662,451	(1,038,299)	(1,236)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2021		136,904,650	4,045,199
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	1,426				1,426
Compensation expense related to granting of stock awards (in shares)		412,243
Compensation expense related to granting of stock awards	2,445	$ 4		2,441
Exercise of stock options (in shares)		38,399
Exercise of stock options	17			17
Purchase of vested employee restricted stock units (in shares)		(20,317)
Purchase of vested employee restricted stock units	(98)			(98)
Payment of dividends on common stock	(194)			(194)
Dividend equivalents, net of forfeitures	201				201	0
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	206					206
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2021	628,328	$ 1,373	$ 40	1,664,617	(1,036,672)	(1,030)
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2021		137,334,975	4,045,199
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)	(4,761)				(4,761)
Compensation expense related to granting of stock awards (in shares)		(94,466)
Compensation expense related to granting of stock awards	3,325	$ (1)		3,326
Issuance of common stock related to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) (in shares)		38,782
Issuance of common stock related to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP")	142			142
Exercise of stock options (in shares)		28,800
Exercise of stock options	13	$ 1		12
Purchase of vested employee restricted stock units (in shares)		(9,227)
Purchase of vested employee restricted stock units	(31)			(31)
Payment of dividends on common stock	(1)			(1)
Dividend equivalents, net of forfeitures	9				9
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	170					170
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2021	$ 627,194	$ 1,373	$ 40	$ 1,668,065	$ (1,041,424)	$ (860)
Ending balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2021		137,298,864	4,045,199

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)	$ (24,982)	$ (79,827)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	38,690	37,665
Net amortization of deferred financing costs (net of original issue discount and debt premium)	2,249	396
Net deferred taxes (benefit) and other	8,692	(13,338)
Provision for bad debts	1,967	12,576
Net (gain) loss on sale or disposal of assets	(3,731)	(228)
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense	8,349	6,168
Net loss on extinguishment of debt	8,168	0
Deferred compensation	2,787	738
Impairment loss	1,371	17,021
Accretion expense, net of asset retirement obligation adjustments	0	46
Changes in assets and liabilities (net of effects of acquisitions, and dispositions):
Accounts receivable	2,286	132,944
Prepaid expenses and deposits	(18,317)	(25,430)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	24,577	(23,006)
Other assets	(134)	0
Accrued interest expense	1,902	14,053
Accrued liabilities - long-term	(8,253)	2,198
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	45,621	81,976
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Additions to property, equipment and software	(39,267)	(21,905)
Proceeds from sale of radio stations and other assets	1,162	10,416
Purchases of businesses and audio assets	(15,297)	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(53,402)	(11,489)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowing under the revolving senior debt	52,000	146,749
Borrowing under the accounts receivable facility	75,000	0
Net proceeds from note issuance	540,000	0
Payments of long-term debt	(77,044)	(14,622)
Payments of revolving senior debt	(124,000)	(186,022)
Retirement of notes	(400,000)	0
Payment for debt issuance costs	(9,364)	0
Payment of call premium and other fees	(14,500)	0
Proceeds from issuance of employee stock plan	142	241
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	45	0
Purchase of vested employee restricted stock units	(2,040)	(1,447)
Payment of dividends on common stock	0	(2,692)
Payment of dividend equivalents on vested restricted stock units	(581)	(718)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	39,658	(58,511)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	31,877	11,976
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR	30,964	20,393
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	62,841	32,369
Cash paid (received) during the period for:
Interest	62,217	51,482
Income taxes	$ (304)	$ 3,957

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT POLICIES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT POLICIES

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT POLICIES

Audacy, Inc. (formerly Entercom Communications Corp.) was formed as a Pennsylvania corporation in 1968. On April 9, 2021, the Company changed its name to Audacy, Inc. and changed its New York Stock Exchange ticker symbol from "ETM" to "AUD".

The interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by Audacy, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) in accordance with: (i) generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information; and (ii) the instructions of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, the condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments considered necessary for a fair statement of the results of operations and financial position for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. The Company’s results are subject to seasonal fluctuations and, therefore, the results shown on an interim basis are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.

This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020, and filed with the SEC on March 1, 2021, as part of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (the "2020 Annual Report"). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.

There have been no material changes from Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies, as described in the notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements contained in the 2020 Annual Report.

COVID-19

In December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus ("COVID-19") surfaced which resulted in an outbreak of infections throughout the world, which has affected operations and global supply chains. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. While the full impact of this pandemic is not yet known, the Company took proactive actions in an effort to mitigate its effects and is continually assessing its effects on the Company's business, including how it has and will continue to impact advertisers, professional sports and live events.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company took certain measures to mitigate the resultant financial impact, including, but not limited to: (i) temporary salary reductions implemented across senior management and the broader organization; (ii) temporary freezing of contractual salary increases in 2020; (iii) furlough and termination of select employees; (iv) temporary suspension of new employee hiring, travel and entertainment, 401(k) matching program, and employee stock purchase program; (v) suspension of quarterly dividend program; and (vi) temporary reduction of sales and promotions spend as well as certain consulting and other discretionary expenses.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had, and is expected to continue to have, a material impact on the Company's business operations, financial position, cash flows, liquidity, and capital resources and results of operations. The full extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the Company's business, results of operations, and financial condition will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be accurately estimated at this time.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

All new accounting pronouncements that are in effect that may impact the Company’s financial statements have been implemented. The Company does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued (other than those included in the notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements contained in its 2020 Annual Report) that might have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Consolidated VIE

On July 15, 2021, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a $75.0 million accounts receivable securitization facility (the "Receivables Facility") to provide additional liquidity, to reduce the Company's cost of funds and to repay outstanding indebtedness under the Company's Credit Facility (as defined in Note 8, Long-Term Debt, below).

The documentation for the Receivables Facility includes (i) a Receivables Purchase Agreement (the “Receivables Purchase Agreement”) entered into by and among Audacy Operations, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Audacy Operations”), Audacy Receivables, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, as seller (“Audacy Receivables”), the investors party thereto (the “Investors”), and DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank, Frankfurt AM Main, as agent (“DZ BANK”); (ii) a Sale and Contribution Agreement (the “Sale and Contribution Agreement”), by and among Audacy Operations, Audacy New York, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Audacy NY”), and Audacy Receivables; and (iii) a Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Purchase and Sale Agreement,” and together with the Receivables Purchase Agreement and the Sale and Contribution Agreement, the “Agreements”) by and among certain wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company (together with Audacy NY, the “Originators”), Audacy Operations and Audacy NY.

Audacy Receivables is considered a special purpose vehicle ("SPV") as it is an entity that has a special, limited purpose and it was created to sell accounts receivable, together with customary related security and interests in the proceeds thereof, to the Investors in exchange for cash investments.

The SPV is a bankruptcy remote, limited liability company wholly owned by Audacy NY and its assets are not available to creditors of the Company, Audacy Operations or Audacy NY. Pursuant to the Receivables Facility, Audacy NY sells certain of its receivables and certain related rights to payment and obligations of Audacy NY with respect to such receivables, and certain other related rights to Audacy Receivables, LLC, which, in turn, obtains loans secured by the receivables from financial institutions (the “Lenders”). Amounts received from the Lenders, the pledged receivables and the corresponding debt are included in Accounts receivable and Long-term debt, respectively, on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The aggregate principal amount of the loans made by the Lenders cannot exceed $75.0 million outstanding at any time. The Receivables Facility will expire on July 15, 2024, unless earlier terminated or subsequently extended.

The SPV is considered a Variable Interest Entity ("VIE") because its equity capitalization is insufficient to support its operations. The most significant activities that impact the economic performance of the SPV are decisions made to manage receivables. Audacy NY is considered the primary beneficiary and consolidates the SPV as it makes these decisions. No additional financial support was provided to the SPV during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 or is expected to be provided in the future that was not previously contractually required. As of September 30, 2021, the SPV has $231.1 million of net accounts receivable and has outstanding borrowings of $75.0 million under the Receivables Facility.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior years' statements of cash flows to conform to the presentation in the current year, which did not have a material impact on the Company's previously reported financial statements.

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BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

The Company records acquisitions under the acquisition method of accounting, and allocates the purchase price to the assets and liabilities based upon their respective fair values as determined as of the acquisition date. Merger and acquisition costs are excluded from the purchase price as these costs are expensed as incurred for book purposes and amortized for tax purposes.

2021 Urban One Exchange

On April 20, 2021, the Company completed a transaction with Urban One, Inc. ("Urban One") under which the Company exchanged its four station cluster in Charlotte, North Carolina for one station in St. Louis, Missouri, one station in Washington, D.C., and one station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (the "Urban One Exchange"). The Company and Urban One began programming the respective stations under local marketing agreements ("LMAs") on November 23, 2020. During the period of the LMAs, the Company's consolidated financial statements excluded net revenues and station operating expenses associated with the four station cluster in Charlotte, North Carolina (the "divested stations") and included net revenues and station operating expenses associated with the stations in St. Louis, Missouri, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (the "acquired stations").

Upon completion of the Urban One Exchange, the Company: (i) removed from its condensed consolidated balance sheet the assets of the divested stations, which were previously classified as assets held for sale; (ii) recorded the assets of the acquired stations at fair value; and (iii) recognized a gain on the exchange of approximately $4.0 million. Based upon the timing of the Urban One Exchange, the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2021: (a) reflect the results of the acquired stations for the portion of the period in which the LMAs were in effect and after the completion of the Urban One Exchange; and (b) do not reflect the results of the divested stations. The Company's condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2020: (x) do not reflect the results of the acquired stations; and (y) reflect the results of the divested stations.

The Company's fair value analysis contains assumptions based on past experience, reflects expectations of industry observers and includes judgments about future performance using industry normalized information. The allocations presented in the table below are based upon management's estimate of the fair values using valuation techniques including income, cost and market approaches.

			Useful Lives in Years
	Preliminary Value		From	To
	(amounts in thousands)
Assets
Net property and equipment	$	2,254	0	40
Total tangible property	2,254
Radio broadcasting licenses	23,233		non-amortizing
Total intangible assets	$	23,233
Total assets	$	25,487

2021 Podcorn Acquisition

On March 9, 2021, the Company completed the acquisition of podcast influencers marketplace, Podcorn Media, Inc. ("Podcorn") for $14.6 million in cash and a performance-based earnout over the next two years (the "Podcorn Acquisition"). The Company's condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 reflect the results of Podcorn for the portion of the period after the completion of the Podcorn Acquisition. The Company's condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2020 do not reflect the results of Podcorn.

The Podcorn Acquisition includes a contingent consideration arrangement that requires additional consideration to be paid by the Company to Podcorn based upon the achievement of certain annual performance benchmarks over a two-year period. A portion of the contingent consideration could be paid out in 2023 and a portion of the contingent consideration could be paid out in 2024. The timing of the payment of the contingent consideration is dependent upon Adjusted EBITDA values for 2022 and 2023, as defined in the purchase agreement. The range of the total undiscounted amounts the Company could pay under the contingent consideration agreement over the two-year period is between $0 and $45.2 million. The fair value of the contingent consideration recognized on the acquisition date of $7.7 million was estimated by applying probability-weighted, discounted

future cash flows at current tax rates. The significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) used to estimate the fair value include the projected Adjusted EBITDA values, as defined in the purchase agreement, for 2022 and 2023, and the discount rate. Since the acquisition date, fluctuation in the market-based inputs used to develop the discount rate resulted in a reduction in the discount rate. As a result, the fair value of the contingent consideration at September 30, 2021 increased to $8.4 million. Changes in the fair value of the contingent considerations are recorded to the Station Operating Expenses line item on the Statement of Operations.

The Company's fair value analysis contains assumptions based on past experience, reflects expectations of industry observers and includes judgments about future performance using industry normalized information. Using a residual method, any excess between the consideration paid and the fair value of net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. Management believes that this acquisition provides the Company with an opportunity to benefit from customer relationships, technical knowledge and trade secrets.

The allocations presented in the table below are based upon management's estimate of the fair values using valuation techniques including income, cost and market approaches. The following preliminary purchase price allocations are based upon the valuation of assets and these estimates and assumptions are subject to change as the Company obtains additional information during the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date. Differences between the preliminary and final valuation could be substantially different from the initial estimate.

	Preliminary Value		Measurement Period Adjustment		As Adjusted
	(amounts in thousands)
Assets
Cash	$	702	$	—	$	702
Prepaid expenses, deposits and other	18		—		18
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization	2,545		—		2,545
Goodwill	19,579		32		19,611
Deferred tax asset	72		—		72
Net working capital	95		(32)		63
Preliminary fair value of net assets acquired	$	23,011	$	—	$	23,011

The aggregate fair value purchase price allocation for the assets acquired in the Podcorn Acquisition as previously reported was revised during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 due to a change to the net working capital amounts associated with the acquired company which resulted in an increase to acquired goodwill.

2020 QL Gaming Group Acquisition

On November 9, 2020, the Company completed the acquisition of sports data and iGaming affiliate platform QL Gaming Group ("QLGG") in an all cash deal for approximately $32 million (the "QLGG Acquisition"). The Company's condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2021, reflect the results of QLGG. The Company's condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2020 do not reflect the results of QLGG.

The Company's fair value analysis contains assumptions based on past experience, reflects expectations of industry observers and includes judgments about future performance using industry normalized information. Using a residual method, any excess between the consideration paid and the fair value of net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. Management believes that this acquisition provides the Company with an opportunity to benefit from acquired technology, customer relationships, technical knowledge and trade secrets.

The allocations presented in the table below are based upon management's estimate of the fair values using valuation techniques including income, cost and market approaches. The following table reflects the final allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired.

	Preliminary Value		Measurement Period Adjustment		As Adjusted
	(amounts in thousands)
Assets
Net property and equipment	$	8	$	—	$	8
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization	14,608		—		$	14,608
Goodwill	18,323		(196)		$	18,127
Total intangible and other assets	32,931		(196)		$	32,735
Deferred tax liabilities	(1,348)		$	196	$	(1,152)
Net working capital	12		$	—	$	12
Preliminary fair value of net assets acquired	$	31,603	$	—	$	31,603

The aggregate fair value purchase price allocation for the assets acquired in the QLGG Acquisition as previously reported was revised during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 due to a change to the deferred tax amounts resulting from the acquisition which resulted in an decrease to acquired goodwill.

2020 Dispositions

During the second quarter of 2020, the Company entered into an agreement with Truth Broadcasting Corporation ("Truth") to dispose of property and equipment and two broadcasting licenses in Greensboro, North Carolina. During the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company completed this sale for $0.4 million in cash. The Company reported a loss, net of expenses, of approximately $0.1 million.

Unaudited Pro Forma Summary of Financial Information

The following unaudited pro forma information for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020 assumes that the acquisitions in 2021 had occurred as of January 1, 2020 and the acquisitions in 2020 had occurred as of January 1, 2019.

Refer to information within this Note 2, Business Combinations, and to the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020, and filed with the SEC on March 1, 2021, for a description of the Company’s acquisition and disposition activities.

The unaudited pro forma information presented gives effect to certain adjustments, including: (i) depreciation and amortization of assets; (ii) change in the effective tax rate; (iii) merger and acquisition costs; and (iv) interest expense on any debt incurred to fund the acquisitions which would have been incurred had such acquisitions been consummated at an earlier time.

This unaudited pro forma information has been prepared based on estimates and assumptions, which management believes are reasonable. These unaudited pro forma results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisitions been made as of that date or results which may occur in the future.

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands except share and per share data)
	Pro Forma		Pro Forma		Pro Forma		Pro Forma
Net revenues	$	329,443	$	269,494	$	875,108	$	743,328
Net income (loss)	$	(4,888)	$	(19,221)	$	(25,502)	$	(85,210)
Net income (loss) per common share - basic	$	(0.04)	$	(0.14)	$	(0.19)	$	(0.63)
Net income (loss) per common share - diluted	$	(0.04)	$	(0.14)	$	(0.19)	$	(0.63)
Weighted shares outstanding basic	135,893,823		134,735,075		135,857,127		134,753,276
Weighted shares outstanding diluted	135,893,823		134,735,075		135,857,127		134,753,276

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RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

Restructuring Charges

The following table presents the components of restructuring charges.

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Workforce reduction	4,131		10,218
Other restructuring costs	88		92
Total restructuring charges	$	4,219	$	10,310

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Workforce reduction	$	2,263	$	1,149
Other restructuring costs	37		57
Total restructuring charges	$	2,300	$	1,206

Restructuring Plan

During the first quarter of 2020, the Company initiated a restructuring plan to help mitigate the adverse impact that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on financial results and business operations. The Company continues to evaluate what, if any, further actions may be necessary related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The restructuring plan primarily included workforce reduction charges that included one-time termination benefits and related costs to mitigate the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company initiated a restructuring plan as a result of the integration of radio stations acquired from CBS Radio Inc. ("CBS Radio") in November 2017. The restructuring plan included: (i) workforce reduction and realignment charges that included one-time termination benefits and related costs; and (ii) costs associated with realigning radio stations within the overlap markets between CBS Radio and the Company.

The estimated amount of unpaid restructuring charges as of September 30, 2021 includes amounts in accrued expenses that are expected to be paid in less than one year and long-term restructuring costs for lease abandonment costs covering the remaining non-cancellable lease term.

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021		Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Restructuring charges, beginning balance	$	2,988	$	4,251
Additions	4,219		11,981
Payments	(4,500)		(13,244)
Restructuring charges unpaid and outstanding	2,707		2,988
Restructuring charges - noncurrent portion	—		(812)
Restructuring charges - current portion	$	2,707	$	2,176

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REVENUE

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Revenues [Abstract]

REVENUE

REVENUE

Spot Revenues

The Company sells air-time to advertisers and broadcasts commercials at agreed upon dates and times. The Company's performance obligations are broadcasting advertisements for advertisers at specifically identifiable days and dayparts. The amount of consideration the Company receives and revenue it recognizes is fixed based upon contractually agreed upon rates. The Company recognizes revenue at a point in time when the advertisements are broadcast and the performance obligations are satisfied. Revenues are recorded on a net basis, after the deduction of advertising agency fees by the advertising agencies.

Digital Revenues

The Company provides targeted advertising through the sale of streaming and display advertisements on its national platforms, audacy.com and eventful.com, the Audacy app, and its station websites. Performance obligations include delivery of advertisements over the Company's platforms or delivery of targeted advertisements directly to consumers. The Company recognizes revenue at a point in time when the advertisements are delivered and the performance obligations are satisfied. Revenues are recorded on a net basis, after the deduction of advertising agency fees by the advertising agencies.

Through its acquisition of Cadence13, Inc. ("Cadence13") (the "Cadence13 Acquisition"), the Company embeds advertisements in its owned and operated podcasts and other on-demand content. Performance obligations include delivery of advertisements. The Company recognizes revenue at a point in time when the advertisements are delivered and the performance obligations are satisfied. Revenues are recorded on a net basis, after the deduction of advertising agency fees by the advertising agencies.

Through its acquisition of Pineapple Street Media ("Pineapple") (the "Pineapple Acquisition"), the Company creates podcasts, for which it earns production fees. Performance obligations include the delivery of episodes. These revenues are fixed based upon contractually agreed upon terms. The Company recognizes revenue over the term of the production contract.

Network Revenues

The Company sells air-time on the Company's Audacy Audio Network. The amount of consideration the Company receives and revenue it recognizes is fixed based upon contractually agreed upon rates. The Company recognizes revenue at a point in time when the advertisements are broadcast and the performance obligations are satisfied. Revenues are recorded on a net basis, after the deduction of advertising agency fees by the advertising agencies.

Sponsorship and Event Revenues

The Company sells advertising space at live and local events hosted by the Company across the country. The Company also earns revenues from attendee-driven ticket sales and merchandise sales. Performance obligations include the presentation of the advertisers' branding in highly visible areas at the event. These revenues are recognized at a point in time, as the event occurs and the performance obligations are satisfied.

The Company also sells sponsorships including, but not limited to, naming rights related to its programs or studios. Performance obligations include the mentioning or displaying of the sponsors' name, logo, product information, slogan or neutral descriptions of the sponsors' goods or services in acknowledgement of their support. These revenues are fixed based upon contractually agreed upon terms. The Company recognizes revenue over the length of the sponsorship agreement based upon the fair value of the deliverables included.

Other Revenues

The Company earns revenues from on-site promotions and endorsements from talent. Performance obligations include the broadcasting of such endorsement at specifically identifiable days and dayparts or at various local events. The Company recognizes revenue at a point in time when the performance obligations are satisfied.

The Company earns trade and barter revenue by providing advertising broadcast time in exchange for certain products, supplies, and services. The Company includes the value of such exchanges in both net revenues and station operating expenses. Trade and barter value is based upon management's estimate of the fair value of the products, supplies and services received.

Contract Balances

Refer to the table below for information about receivables, contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers. Accounts receivable balances in the table below exclude other receivables that are not generated from contracts with customers. These amounts are $1.0 million and $3.8 million as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

Description	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Receivables, net, included in Accounts receivable net of allowance for doubtful accounts	$	270,374	$	272,321
Unearned revenue - current	16,790		15,651
Unearned revenue - noncurrent	679		1,294

Changes in Contract Balances

The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in accounts receivable (billed or unbilled), and customer advances and deposits (unearned revenue) on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet. At times, however, the Company receives advance payments or deposits from its customers before revenue is recognized, resulting in contract liabilities. The contract liabilities primarily relate to the advance consideration received from customers on certain contracts. For these contracts, revenue is recognized in a manner that is consistent with the satisfaction of the underlying performance obligations. The contract liabilities are reported on the condensed consolidated balance sheets on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each respective reporting period within other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities.

Significant changes in the contract liabilities balances during the period are as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Description	Unearned Revenue
	(amounts in thousands)
Beginning balance on January 1, 2021	$	16,945
Revenue recognized during the period that was included in the beginning balance of contract liabilities	(16,945)
Additions, net of revenue recognized during period	17,469
Ending balance	$	17,469

Disaggregation of Revenue

The following table presents the Company’s revenues disaggregated by revenue source:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
Revenue by Source	(amounts in thousands)
Spot revenues	$	577,561	$	488,891
Digital revenues	169,746		131,188
Network revenues	61,626		56,889
Sponsorships and event revenues	32,021		32,871
Other revenues	33,718		31,564
Net revenues	$	874,672	$	741,403

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
Revenue by Source	(amounts in thousands)
Spot revenues	$	220,562	$	183,011
Digital revenues	61,378		47,337
Network revenues	23,453		18,908
Sponsorships and event revenues	12,093		8,776
Other revenues	11,957		10,473
Net revenues	$	329,443	$	268,505

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LEASES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Leases [Abstract]

LEASES

LEASES

Leasing Guidance

The Company recognizes the assets and liabilities that arise from leases on the commencement date of the lease. The Company recognizes the liability to make lease payments as a lease liability as well as a right-of-use ("ROU") asset representing the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Lease Expense

The components of lease expense were as follows:

Lease Cost	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Operating lease cost	$	36,728	$	36,664
Variable lease cost	8,876		7,808
Total lease cost	$	45,604	$	44,472

	Three Months Ended September 30,
Lease Cost	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Operating lease cost	$	12,113	$	12,351
Variable lease cost	2,861		2,610
Total lease cost	$	14,974	$	14,961

Supplemental Cash Flow

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
Description	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	40,567	$	44,572
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations
Operating leases	$	14,898	$	6,826

As of September 30, 2021, the Company has not entered into any leases that have not yet commenced.

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INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL

Goodwill and certain intangible assets are not amortized for book purposes. They may be, however, amortized for tax purposes. The Company accounts for its acquired broadcasting licenses as indefinite-lived intangible assets and, similar to goodwill, these assets are reviewed at least annually for impairment. At the time of each review, if the fair value is less than the carrying value of the reporting unit, then a charge is recorded to the results of operations.

The following table presents the changes in the carrying value of broadcasting licenses. Refer to Note 2, Business Combinations, and Note 14, Assets Held For Sale, for additional information.

	Broadcasting Licenses Carrying Amount
	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Broadcasting licenses balance as of January 1,	$	2,229,016	$	2,508,121
Disposition of radio stations (See Note 2)	—		(432)
Acquisitions (See Note 2)	23,233		—
Loss on impairment	—		(261,929)
Assets held for sale (See Note 14)	—		(16,744)
Ending period balance	$	2,252,249	$	2,229,016

The following table presents the changes in goodwill. Refer to Note 2, Business Combinations, for additional information.

	Goodwill Carrying Amount
	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Goodwill balance before cumulative loss on impairment as of January 1,	$	1,042,762	$	1,024,467
Accumulated loss on impairment as of January 1,	(980,547)		(980,547)
Goodwill beginning balance after cumulative loss on impairment as of January 1,	62,215		43,920
Acquisitions (See Note 2)	19,579		18,323
Measurement period adjustments to acquired goodwill (See Note 2)	(164)		(28)
Ending period balance	$	81,630	$	62,215

Broadcasting Licenses Impairment Test

During the second and third quarters of 2020, the Company conducted interim impairment assessments on its broadcasting licenses. The interim impairment assessments indicated that the fair value of the Company's broadcasting licenses was less than their respective carrying amounts for certain of its markets. Accordingly, the Company recorded an impairment loss of $4.1 million ($3.0 million, net of tax) and $11.8 million ($8.7 million, net of tax) during the second and third quarters of 2020, respectively.

During the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company completed its annual impairment test for broadcasting licenses and determined that the fair value of its broadcasting licenses was less than their respective carrying amounts for certain of its markets. Accordingly, the Company recorded an impairment loss of $246.0 million ($180.4 million, net of tax).

If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by the industry or the Company, or if events occur or circumstances change that would reduce the fair value of the Company’s broadcasting licenses below the amount reflected in the condensed consolidated balance sheet, the Company may be required to conduct an interim test and possibly recognize impairment charges, which may be material, in future periods. The COVID-19 pandemic increases the uncertainty with respect to such market and economic conditions and, as such, increases the risk of future impairment.

There were no events or changes in circumstances since the previous annual impairment assessment conducted during the fourth quarter of 2020 that indicated an interim review of broadcasting licenses was required.

Goodwill Impairment Test

In November 2020, the Company completed the QLGG Acquisition. QLGG represents a separate division one level beneath the single operating segment and its own reporting unit. For the goodwill acquired in the QLGG Acquisition, similar valuation techniques that were applied in the valuation of goodwill under purchase price accounting were also used in the 2020 annual impairment testing process. The valuation of the acquired goodwill approximated fair value.

The acquired goodwill attributable to the Company's podcast reporting unit, primarily consisting of the acquired goodwill in the 2019 acquisition of Cadence13, Inc. ("Cadence13") (the "Cadence13 Acquisition") and the 2019 acquisition of Pineapple Street Media ("Pineapple") (the "Pineapple Acquisition"), was subject to a qualitative annual impairment test conducted in the fourth quarter of 2020. As a result of the qualitative impairment test, the Company determined it was more likely than not that the fair value of the goodwill attributable to Cadence13 and Pineapple exceeded their respective carrying amounts. Accordingly, no quantitative impairment assessment was conducted and no impairment was recorded.

In March 2021, the Company completed the Podcorn Acquisition. For the goodwill acquired in the Podcorn Acquisition, similar valuation techniques that were applied in the valuation of goodwill under purchase price accounting are also used in the Company's annual impairment testing process. The valuation of the acquired goodwill approximated fair value.

If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by the industry or the Company, or if events occur or circumstances change that would reduce the fair value of the Company’s goodwill below the amount reflected in the condensed consolidated balance sheet, the Company may be required to conduct an interim test and possibly recognize impairment charges, which could be material, in future periods. The COVID-19 pandemic increases the uncertainty with respect to such market and economic conditions and, as such, increases the risk of future impairment.

There were no events or changes in circumstances since the previous annual impairment assessment conducted during the fourth quarter of 2020 that indicated an interim review of goodwill was required.

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OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]

OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

Other current liabilities consist of the following as of the periods indicated:

	Other Current Liabilities
	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Accrued compensation	$	35,111	$	25,264
Accounts receivable credits	1,547		1,683
Advertiser obligations	5,575		4,844
Accrued interest payable	11,706		9,804
Unearned revenue	16,790		15,651
Unfavorable sports liabilities	4,492		4,634
Accrued benefits	9,669		6,944
Non-income tax liabilities	1,894		1,332
Income taxes payable	872		—
Other	3,342		3,841
Total other current liabilities	$	90,998	$	73,997

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LONG-TERM DEBT

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

LONG-TERM DEBT

LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt was comprised of the following as of the periods indicated:

	Long-Term Debt
	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Credit Facility
Revolver	$	42,727	$	114,727
Term B-2 Loan, due November 17, 2024	677,006		754,006
Plus unamortized premium	1,467		1,681
	721,200		870,414
2027 Notes
6.500% notes due May 1, 2027	425,000		425,000
Plus unamortized premium	3,807		4,318
	428,807		429,318
2029 Notes
6.750% notes due March 31, 2029	540,000		—
	540,000		—
Accounts receivable facility	75,000		—
Senior Notes
7.25% senior unsecured notes, due November 1, 2024	—		400,000
Plus unamortized premium	—		9,306
	—		409,306
Other debt	764		808
Total debt before deferred financing costs	1,765,771		1,709,846
Current amount of long-term debt	—		(5,488)
Deferred financing costs (excludes the revolving credit)	(18,823)		(14,409)
Total long-term debt, net of current debt	$	1,746,948	$	1,689,949
Outstanding standby letters of credit	$	6,069	$	6,229

(A) Senior Debt

The 2027 Notes

During 2019, the Company and its finance subsidiary, Audacy Capital Corp. (formerly, Entercom Media Corp.), issued $425.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured second-lien notes due May 1, 2027 (the "2027 Notes"). Interest on the 2027 Notes accrues at the rate of 6.500% per annum and is payable semi-annually in arrears on May 1 and November 1 of each year.

A portion of the 2027 Notes was issued at premium. The premium on the 2027 Notes will be amortized over the term under the effective interest rate method. As of any reporting period, the unamortized premium on the Notes is reflected on the balance sheet as an addition to the 2027 Notes.

The Credit Facility

The Company's credit agreement (the "Credit Facility"), as amended, is comprised of a $250.0 million Revolver and a term B-2 loan (the "Term B-2 Loan").

The Credit Facility has usual and customary covenants including, but not limited to, a net first lien leverage ratio, restricted payments and the incurrence of additional debt. Specifically, the Credit Facility requires the Company to comply with a certain financial covenant which is a defined term within the agreement, including a maximum Consolidated Net First-Lien Leverage Ratio that cannot exceed 4.0 times at September 30, 2021. In certain circumstances, if the Company consummates additional acquisition activity permitted under the terms of the Credit Facility, the Consolidated Net First-Lien Leverage Ratio will be increased to 4.5 times for a one year period following the consummation of such permitted acquisition. As of September 30, 2021, the Company’s Consolidated Net First Lien Leverage Ratio was 3.0 times.

Failure to comply with the Company’s financial covenant or other terms of its Credit Facility and any subsequent failure to negotiate and obtain any required relief from its lenders could result in a default under the Company’s Credit Facility. Any event of default could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business and financial condition. The acceleration of the Company’s debt repayment could have a material adverse effect on its business. The Company may seek from time to time to amend its Credit Facility or obtain other funding or additional funding, which may result in higher interest rates.

As of September 30, 2021, the Company is in compliance with the financial covenant and all other terms of the Credit Facility in all material respects. The Company’s ability to maintain compliance with its covenant is highly dependent on its results of operations. The cash available from the Revolver is dependent on the Company’s Consolidated Net First-Lien Leverage Ratio at the time of such borrowing.

2021 Debt Refinancing - The 2029 Notes

During the first quarter of 2021, the Company and its finance subsidiary, Audacy Capital Corp. (formerly, Entercom Media Corp.), issued $540.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured second-lien notes due March 31, 2029 (the "2029 Notes"). Interest on the 2029 Notes accrues at the rate of 6.750% per annum and is payable semi-annually in arrears on March 31 and September 30 of each year.

The Company used net proceeds of the offering, along with cash on hand, to: (i) repay $77.0 million of existing indebtedness under the Term B-2 Loan; (ii) repay $40.0 million of drawings under the Revolver; and (iii) fully redeem all of its $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.250% senior notes due 2024 (the "Senior Notes") and to pay fees and expenses in connection with the redemption.

In connection with this activity, during the first quarter of 2021, the Company: (i) recorded $6.6 million of new debt issuance costs attributable to the 2029 Notes which will be amortized over the term of the 2029 Notes under the effective interest method; and (ii) $0.4 million of debt issuance costs attributable to the Revolver which will be amortized over the remaining term of the Revolver on a straight line basis. The Company also incurred $0.5 million of costs which were classified within refinancing expenses.

The 2029 Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior secured second priority basis by each of the direct and indirect subsidiaries of Audacy Capital Corp. (formerly, Entercom Media Corp.) A default under the Company's 2029 Notes could cause a default under the Company's Credit Facility or the 2027 Notes. Any event of default, therefore, could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business and financial condition.

The 2029 Notes are not a registered security and there are no plans to register the 2029 Notes as a security in the future. As a result, Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X promulgated by the SEC is not applicable and no separate financial statements are required for the guarantor subsidiaries.

(B) Senior Unsecured Debt

The Senior Notes

Simultaneously with entering into the Merger and assuming the Credit Facility on November 17, 2017, the Company also assumed the 7.250% unsecured senior notes (the “Senior Notes”) that were subsequently modified and were set to mature on November 1, 2024 in the amount of $400.0 million. The Senior Notes were originally issued by CBS Radio (now Audacy Capital Corp.) on October 17, 2016. The deferred financing costs and debt premium on the Senior Notes were amortized over

the term under the effective interest rate method. As of any reporting period, the amount of any unamortized debt finance costs and debt premium costs were reflected on the balance sheet as a subtraction and an addition to the $400.0 million liability, respectively.

Interest on the Senior Notes accrued at the rate of 7.250% per annum and was payable semi-annually in arrears on May 1 and November 1 of each year.

In connection with the redemption of the Senior Notes during the first quarter of 2021, the Company wrote off the following amounts to gain/loss on extinguishment of debt: (i) $14.5 million in prepayment premiums for the early retirement of the Senior Notes; (ii) $8.7 million of unamortized premium attributable to the Senior Notes; (iii) $1.0 million of unamortized debt issuance costs attributable to the Senior Notes; and (iv) $1.3 million of unamortized debt issuance costs attributable to the Term B-2 Loan.

The Credit Facility - Amendment No. 5

On July 20, 2020, Audacy Capital Corp. (formerly, Entercom Media Corp.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an amendment ("Amendment No. 5") to the Credit Agreement, dated October 17, 2016 (as previously amended, the "Existing Credit Agreement" and, as amended by Amendment No. 5, the "Credit Agreement"), with the guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent. Amendment No. 5, among other things:

(a) amended the Company's financial covenants under the Credit Agreement by: (i) suspending the testing of the Consolidated Net First Lien Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) through the Test Period (as defined in the Credit Agreement) ending December 31, 2020; (ii) adding a new minimum liquidity covenant of $75.0 million until December 31, 2021, or such earlier date as the Company may elect (the "Covenant Relief Period"); and (iii) imposing certain restrictions during the Covenant Relief Period, including among other things, certain limitations on incurring additional indebtedness and liens, making restricted payments or investments, redeeming notes and entering into certain sale and lease-back transactions;

(b) increased the interest rate and/or fees under the Credit Agreement during the Covenant Relief Period applicable to: (i) 2024 Revolving Credit Loans (as defined in the Credit Agreement) to (x) in the case of Eurodollar Rate Loans (as defined in the Credit Agreement), a customary Eurodollar rate formula plus a margin of 2.50% per annum, and (y) in the case of Base Rate Loans (as defined in the Credit Agreement), a customary base rate formula plus a margin of 1.50% per annum, and (ii) Letter of Credit (as defined in the Credit Agreement) fees to 2.50% times the daily maximum amount available to be drawn under any such Letter of Credit; and

(c) modified the definition of Consolidated EBITDA by setting fixed amounts for the fiscal quarters ending June 30, 2020, September 30, 2020, and December 31, 2020, for purposes of testing compliance with the Consolidated Net First Lien Leverage Ratio financial covenant during the Covenant Relief Period, which fixed amounts correspond to the Borrower's Consolidated EBITDA as reported under the Existing Credit Agreement for the Test Period ended March 31, 2020, for the fiscal quarters ending June 30, 2019, September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2019, respectively.

The Credit Facility - Amendment No. 6

On March 5, 2021, Audacy Capital Corp. (formerly, Entercom Media Corp.) a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an amendment ("Amendment No. 6") to the Credit Agreement, dated October 17, 2016 (as previously amended, the “Existing Credit Agreement” and, as amended by Amendment No. 6, the “Credit Agreement”), with the guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent.

Under the Existing Credit Agreement, during the Covenant Relief Period the Company is subject to a $75.0 million limitation on investments in joint ventures, Affiliates, Unrestricted Subsidiaries and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries (each as defined in the Existing Credit Agreement) (the “Covenant Relief Period Investment Limitation”). Amendment No. 6, among other things, excludes from the Covenant Relief Period Investment Limitation any investments made in connection with a permitted receivables financing facility.

Accounts Receivable Facility

On July 15, 2021, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a $75.0 million Receivables Facility to provide additional liquidity, to reduce the Company's cost of funds and to repay outstanding indebtedness under the Credit Facility.

The documentation for the Receivables Facility includes (i) a Receivables Purchase Agreement entered into by and among Audacy Operations, Audacy Receivables as seller, the Investors, and DZ BANK, as agent; (ii) a Sale and Contribution Agreement, by and among Audacy Operations, Audacy NY, and Audacy Receivables; and (iii) a Purchase and Sale Agreement and together with the Receivables Purchase Agreement and the Sale and Contribution Agreement, the “Agreements”) by and among certain wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company (together with Audacy NY, the “Originators”), Audacy Operations and Audacy NY.

Pursuant to the Purchase and Sale Agreement, the Originators (other than Audacy NY) have sold, and will continue to sell on an ongoing basis, their accounts receivable, together with customary related security and interests in the proceeds thereof, to Audacy NY. Pursuant to the Sale and Contribution Agreement, Audacy NY has sold and contributed, and will continue to sell and contribute on an ongoing basis, its accounts receivable, together with customary related security and interests in the proceeds thereof, to Audacy Receivables. Pursuant to the Receivables Purchase Agreement, Audacy Receivables has sold and will continue to sell on an ongoing basis such accounts receivable, together with customary related security and interests in the proceeds thereof, to the Investors in exchange for cash investments.

Yield is payable to Investors under the Receivables Purchase Agreement at a variable rate based on either one-month LIBOR or commercial paper rates plus a margin. Collections on the accounts receivable: (x) will be used to either: (i) satisfy the obligations of Audacy Receivables under the Receivables Facility; or (ii) purchase additional accounts receivable from the Originators; or (y) may be distributed to Audacy NY, the sole member of Audacy Receivables. Audacy Operations acts as the servicer under the Agreements.

The Agreements contain representations, warranties and covenants that are customary for bankruptcy-remote securitization transactions, including covenants requiring Audacy Receivables to be treated at all times as an entity separate from the Originators, Audacy Operations, the Company or any of its other affiliates and that transactions entered into between Audacy Receivables and any of its affiliates shall be on arm’s-length terms. The Receivables Purchase Agreement also contains customary default and termination provisions which provide for acceleration of amounts owed under the Receivables Purchase Agreement upon the occurrence of certain specified events with respect to Audacy Receivables, Audacy Operations, the Originators, or the Company, including, but not limited to: (i) Audacy Receivables’s failure to pay yield and other amounts due; (ii) certain insolvency events; (iii) certain judgments entered against the parties; (iv) certain liens filed with respect to assets; and (v) breach of certain financial covenants and ratios.

The Company has agreed to guarantee the performance obligations of Audacy Operations and the Originators under the Receivables Facility documents. The Company has not agreed to guarantee any obligations of Audacy Receivables or the collection of any of the receivables and will not be responsible for any obligations to the extent the failure to perform such obligations by Audacy Operations or any Originator results from receivables being uncollectible on account of the insolvency, bankruptcy or lack of creditworthiness or other financial inability to pay of the related obligor.

In general, the proceeds from the sale of the accounts receivable are used by the SPV to pay the purchase price for accounts receivables it acquires from Audacy NY and may be used to fund capital expenditures, repay borrowings on the Credit Facility, satisfy maturing debt obligations, as well as fund working capital needs and other approved uses.

Although the SPV is a wholly owned consolidated subsidiary of Audacy NY, the SPV is legally separate from Audacy NY. The assets of the SPV (including the accounts receivables) are not available to creditors of Audacy NY, Audacy Operations or the Company, and the accounts receivables are not legally assets of Audacy NY, Audacy Operations or the Company. The Receivables Facility is accounted for as a secured financing. The pledged receivables and the corresponding debt are included in Accounts receivable and Long-term debt, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The Receivables Facility will expire on July 15, 2024, unless earlier terminated or subsequently extended pursuant to the terms of the Receivables Purchase Agreement. The pledged receivables and the corresponding debt are included in Accounts receivable, net and Long-term debt, net of current portion, respectively, on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. At September 30, 2021, the Company had outstanding borrowings of $75.0 million under the Receivables Facility.

(C) Net Interest Expense

The components of net interest expense are as follows:

	Net Interest Expense
	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Interest expense	$	64,285	$	65,783
Amortization of deferred financing costs	3,580		2,942
Amortization of original issue premium of senior notes	(1,331)		(2,546)
Interest income and other investment income	(50)		(70)
Total net interest expense	$	66,484	$	66,109

	Net Interest Expense
	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Interest expense	$	21,668	$	20,723
Amortization of deferred financing costs	1,342		999
Amortization of original issue premium of senior notes	(241)		(849)
Interest income and other investment income	2		(27)
Total net interest expense	$	22,771	$	20,846

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DERIVATIVE AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

DERIVATIVE AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

DERIVATIVE AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

The Company from time to time enters into derivative financial instruments, such as interest rate collar agreements (“Collars”), to manage its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates under the Company’s variable rate debt.

Hedge Accounting Treatment

As of September 30, 2021, the Company had the following derivative outstanding, which was designated as a cash flow hedge that qualified for hedge accounting treatment:

Type Of Hedge	Notional Amount		Effective Date	Collar	Fixed LIBOR Rate	Expiration Date	Notional Amount Decreases	Amount After Decrease
	(amounts  in millions)							(amounts in millions)
				Cap	2.75%		Jun. 28, 2022	$	220.0
Collar	$	340.0	Jun. 25, 2019	Floor	0.402%	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 28, 2023	$	90.0
Total	$	340.0

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recorded the net change in the fair value of this derivative as a gain of $1.3 million (net of tax benefit of $0.3 million as of September 30, 2021) to the condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income (loss). The fair value of this derivative was determined using observable market-based inputs (a Level 2 measurement) and the impact of credit risk on a derivative’s fair value (the creditworthiness of the Company for liabilities). As of September 30, 2021, the fair value of these derivatives was a liability of $1.2 million, and is recorded as other long-term liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The Company expects to reclassify approximately $0.9 million of this amount to the condensed consolidated statement of operations over the next twelve months.

The following table presents the accumulated derivative gain (loss) recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

	Accumulated Derivative Gain (Loss)
Description	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Accumulated derivative unrealized gain (loss)	$	(860)	$	(1,789)

The following tables presents the accumulated net derivative gain (loss) recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020:

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Net Change in Accumulated Derivative Unrealized Gain (Loss)				Net Amount of Accumulated Derivative Gain (Loss) Reclassified to the Consolidated Statement of Operations
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021		2020		2021		2020
(amounts in thousands)
$	929	$	(2,099)	$	912	$	364

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Net Change in Accumulated Derivative Unrealized Gain (Loss)				Net Amount of Accumulated Derivative Gain (Loss) Reclassified to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
Three Months Ended September 30,
2021		2020		2021		2020
(amounts in thousands)
$	170	$	515	$	263	$	249

Undesignated Derivatives

The Company is subject to equity market risks due to changes in the fair value of the notional investments selected by its employees as part of its non-qualified deferred compensation plans. During the quarter ended June 30, 2020, the Company entered into a Total Return Swap ("TRS") in order to manage the equity market risks associated with its non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities. The Company pays a floating rate, based on LIBOR, on the notional amount of the TRS. The TRS is designed to substantially offset changes in its non-qualified deferred compensation plan's liabilities due to changes in the value of the investment options made by employees. As of September 30, 2021, the notional investments underlying the TRS amounted to $25.6 million. The contract term of the TRS is through March 2022 and is settled on a monthly basis, therefore limiting counterparty performance risk. The Company did not designate the TRS as an accounting hedge. Rather, the Company records all changes in the fair value of the TRS to earnings to offset the market value changes of its non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recorded the net change in the fair value of the TRS in station operating expenses and corporate, general and administrative expenses in the amount of a $2.6 million benefit. Of this amount, a $0.8 million benefit was recorded in corporate, general and administrative expenses and a $1.8 million benefit was recorded in station operating expenses.

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NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]

NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

The following tables present the computations of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share from continuing operations:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands except per share data)
Basic Income (Loss) Per Share
Numerator
Net income (loss)	$	(4,761)	$	(16,878)	$	(24,982)	$	(79,827)
Denominator
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	135,894		134,735		135,857		134,753
Net income (loss) per share - Basic	$	(0.04)	$	(0.13)	$	(0.18)	$	(0.59)
Diluted Income (Loss) Per Share
Numerator
Net income (loss)	$	(4,761)	$	(16,878)	$	(24,982)	$	(79,827)
Denominator
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	135,894		134,735		135,857		134,753
Effect of RSUs and options under the treasury stock method	—		—		—		—
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	135,894		134,735		135,857		134,753
Net income (loss) per share - Diluted	$	(0.04)	$	(0.13)	$	(0.18)	$	(0.59)

Disclosure of Anti-Dilutive Shares

The following table presents those shares excluded as they were anti-dilutive:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
Impact Of Equity Issuances	2021		2020		2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands, except per share data)
Shares excluded as anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method:
Options	588		609		588		609
Price range of options: from	$	4.88	$	3.54	$	4.88	$	3.54
Price range of options: to	$	13.98	$	13.98	$	13.98	$	13.98
RSUs with service conditions	1,411		2,464		429		2,626
RSUs excluded with service and market conditions as market conditions not met	—		199		—		199
Excluded shares as anti-dilutive when reporting a net loss	1,626		—		2,171		73

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SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Under the Company's two equity compensation plans (the “Plans”), the Company is authorized to issue share-based compensation awards to key employees, directors and consultants.

Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”) Activity

The following is a summary of the changes in RSUs under the Plans during the current period:

	Period Ended	Number of Restricted Stock Units		Weighted Average Purchase Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value as of September 30, 2021
	(amounts in thousands)
RSUs outstanding as of:	December 31, 2020	5,539
RSUs awarded	September 30, 2021	801
RSUs released	September 30, 2021	(1,437)
RSUs forfeited	September 30, 2021	(187)
RSUs outstanding as of:	September 30, 2021	4,716		$	—	1.1	$	24,158
RSUs vested and expected to vest as of:	September 30, 2021	4,716		$	—	1.1	$	24,158
RSUs exercisable (vested and deferred) as of:	September 30, 2021	5		$	—	0.0	$	26
Weighted average remaining recognition period in years		1.5
Unamortized compensation expense		$	13,163

RSUs with Service and Market Conditions

The Company issued RSUs with service and market conditions that are included in the table above.

Option Activity

The following table provides summary information related to the exercise of stock options:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
Option Exercise Data	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Intrinsic value of options exercised	$	497	$	—
Tax benefit from options exercised	$	133	$	—
Cash received from exercise price of options exercised	$	45	$	—

The following table presents the option activity during the current period under the Plans:

	Period Ended	Number of Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	Intrinsic Value as of September 30 2021
	(amounts in thousands)
Options outstanding as of:	December 31, 2020	809		$	8.63
Options exercised	September 30, 2021	(115)		0.39
Options outstanding as of:	September 30, 2021	694		$	10.00	2.9	$	429
Options vested and expected to vest as of:	September 30, 2021	694		$	10.00	2.9	$	429
Options vested and exercisable as of:	September 30, 2021	596		$	11.48	2.9	$	—
Weighted average remaining recognition period in years		0.9
Unamortized compensation expense		$	92

The following table summarizes significant ranges of outstanding and exercisable options as of the current period:

			Options Outstanding			Options Exercisable
			(amounts in thousands)
Range of Exercise Prices			Number of Options Outstanding September 30, 2021	Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	Weighted Average Exercise Price	Number of Options Exercisable September 30, 2021	Weighted Average Exercise Price
From		To
$	0.40	7.01	152	4.6	2.63	54	$	5.54
$	9.66	13.98	542	2.5	12.06	542	$	12.06
$	0.40	13.98	694	2.9	10.00	596	$	11.48

Recognized Non-Cash Stock-Based Compensation Expense

The following non-cash stock-based compensation expense, which is related primarily to RSUs, is included in each of the respective line items in the Company’s statement of operations:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Station operating expenses	$	3,054	$	1,552
Corporate general and administrative expenses	6,726		4,616
Stock-based compensation expense included in operating expenses	9,780		6,168
Income tax benefit (1)	2,219		1,452
After-tax stock-based compensation expense	$	7,561	$	4,716

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Station operating expenses	$	937	$	524
Corporate general and administrative expenses	3,491		1,421
Stock-based compensation expense included in operating expenses	4,428		1,945
Income tax benefit (1)	1,054		480
After-tax stock-based compensation expense	$	3,374	$	1,465

(1) Amounts exclude impact from any compensation expense subject to Section 162(m) of the Code, which is nondeductible for income tax purposes.

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INCOME TAXES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES

Tax Rate for the Nine and Three Months Ended September 30, 2021

The Company has historically calculated the provision for income taxes during interim reporting periods by applying an estimate of the annual effective tax rate for the full fiscal year to "ordinary" income or loss (pretax income or loss excluding unusual or infrequently occurring discrete items) for the reporting period. The Company used a discrete effective tax rate method to calculate taxes for the fiscal three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021. The Company determined that since small changes in estimated "ordinary" income would result in significant changes in the estimated annual effective tax rate, the historical method would not provide a reliable estimate for the fiscal three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2021.

The Company recognized an income tax benefit at an effective income tax rate of 20.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The Company recognized an income tax expense at an effective income tax rate of 173.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2021. The effective income tax rate was determined using a discrete effective tax rate method to calculate taxes for the period. The effective income tax rate for the period was impacted by permanent items, state tax expense and discrete income tax expense related to net operating loss carrybacks.

On March 27, 2020, the United States enacted the CARES Act. The CARES Act is an emergency economic stimulus package that includes spending and tax breaks to strengthen the United States economy and fund a nationwide effort to curtail the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act includes significant business tax provisions that, among other things, includes the removal of certain limitations on utilization of net operating losses, increases the loss carry back period for certain losses to five years, and increases the ability to deduct interest expense, as well as amending certain provisions of the previously enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Company continues to evaluate the impact the CARES Act will have on the Company’s tax obligations.

Tax Rate for the Nine and Three Months Ended September 30, 2020

The Company recognized an income tax benefit at an effective income tax rate of 20.4% and 20.0% for the nine months and three months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, which was determined using a forecasted rate based upon projected taxable income for the full year.

Net Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

The income tax accounting process to determine the deferred tax liabilities involves estimating all temporary differences between the tax and financial reporting bases of the Company’s assets and liabilities, based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the period in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. The Company estimated the current exposure by assessing the temporary differences and computing the provision for income taxes by applying the estimated effective tax rate to income.

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Fair Value of Financial Instruments Subject to Fair Value Measurements

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The following table sets forth the Company's financial assets and/or liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis and are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of fair value and its placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. During the periods presented, there were no transfers between fair value hierarchical levels.

	Fair Value Measurements At Reporting Date
Description	Balance at September 30, 2021		Quoted prices in active markets Level 1		Significant other observable inputs Level 2		Significant unobservable inputs Level 3		Measured at Net Asset Value as a Practical Expedient (2)
	(amounts in thousands)
Liabilities
Deferred compensation plan liabilities (1)	$	31,193	$	25,119	$	—	$	—	$	6,074
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge (3)	$	1,173	$	—	$	1,173	$	—	$	—
Contingent Consideration (4)	$	8,397	$	—	$	—	$	8,397	$	—
Description	Balance at December 31, 2020		Quoted prices in active markets Level 1		Significant other observable inputs Level 2		Significant unobservable inputs Level 3		Measured at Net Asset Value as a Practical Expedient (2)
	(amounts in thousands)
Liabilities
Deferred compensation plan liabilities (1)	$	33,474	$	27,040	$	—	$	—	$	6,434
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge (3)	$	2,439	$	—	$	2,439	$	—	$	—

(1)The Company’s deferred compensation liability, which is included in other long-term liabilities, is recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. The unfunded plan allows participants to hypothetically invest in various specified investment options.

(2)The fair value of underlying investments in collective trust funds is determined using the net asset value (“NAV”) provided by the administrator of the fund as a practical expedient. The NAV is determined by each fund’s trustee based upon the fair value of the underlying assets owned by the fund, less liabilities, divided by outstanding units. In accordance with appropriate accounting guidance, these investments have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy.

(3)The Company’s interest rate collar, which is included in other long-term liabilities, is recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. The derivatives are not exchange listed and therefore the fair value is estimated using models that reflect the contractual terms of the derivative, yield curves, and the credit quality of the counterparties. The models also incorporate the Company’s creditworthiness in order to appropriately reflect non-performance risk. Inputs are generally observable and do not contain a high level of subjectivity.

(4)In connection with the Podcorn Acquisition, the Company recorded a liability for contingent consideration payable based upon the achievement of certain annual performance benchmarks over 2 years. The fair value of the liability is estimated using probability-weighted, discounted future cash flows at current tax rates using a scenario based model, and remeasured quarterly. The significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) used to estimate the fair value include the projected Adjusted EBITDA values for 2022 and 2023, as defined in the purchase agreement, and the discount rate. Using an initial discount of 10.5%, the fair value of the contingent consideration was $7.7 million at the acquisition date. Due to fluctuation in the market-based inputs used to develop the discount rate, the discount rate decreased to

9.5% at September 30, 2021. As a result, the fair value of the contingent consideration at September 30, 2021 increased to $8.4 million. This balance is included in other long-term liabilities.

Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The Company has certain assets that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and are adjusted to fair value only when the carrying values are more than the fair values. The categorization of the framework used to price the assets is considered Level 3, due to the subjective nature of the unobservable inputs used to determine the fair value.

During the second, third, and fourth quarters of 2020, the Company conducted interim and annual impairment assessments on its broadcasting licenses. As a result of these impairment assessments, the Company determined the fair values of the broadcasting licenses were less than their respective carrying values. Accordingly, the Company recorded impairment charges in the second, third, and fourth quarters of 2020. Refer to Note 6, Intangible Assets and Goodwill, for additional information.

During the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company conducted a qualitative impairment assessment on its goodwill attributable to the podcast reporting unit. As a result of the qualitative impairment test, the Company determined it was more likely than not that the fair value of the goodwill attributable to the podcast reporting unit exceeded its respective carrying amount. Refer to Note 6, Intangible Assets and Goodwill, for additional information.

The Company performs reviews of its ROU assets for impairment when evidence exists that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. The Company recorded an immaterial impairment charge related to ROU asset impairment during the three months ended March 31, 2020.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, there were no events or changes in circumstances which indicated the Company’s broadcasting licenses, goodwill, investments, property and equipment, ROU assets, other intangible assets, or assets held for sale may not be recoverable.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments Subject to Disclosures

The carrying amounts of the following assets and liabilities approximate fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments: (i) cash and cash equivalents; (ii) accounts receivable; and (iii) accounts payable, including accrued liabilities.

The following table presents the carrying value of financial instruments and, where practicable, the fair value as of the dates indicated:

	September 30, 2021				December 31, 2020
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
	(amounts in thousands)
Term B Loans (1)	$	677,006	$	671,082	$	754,006	$	737,041
Revolver (2)	$	42,727	$	42,727	$	114,727	$	114,727
Senior Notes (3)	$	—	$	—	$	400,000	$	398,000
2029 Notes (3)	$	540,000	$	547,425	$	—	$	—
2027 Notes (3)	$	425,000	$	435,094	$	425,000	$	429,250
Accounts receivable facility (4)	$	75,000			$	—
Other debt (4)	$	765			$	808
Letters of credit (4)	$	6,069			$	6,229

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments:

(1)The Company’s determination of the fair value of the Term B-2 Loan was based on quoted prices for these instruments and is considered a Level 2 measurement as the pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets.

(2)The fair value of the Revolver was considered to approximate the carrying value as the interest payments are based on LIBOR rates that reset periodically. The Revolver is considered a Level 2 measurement as the pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets.

(3)The Company utilizes a Level 2 valuation input based upon the market trading prices of the Senior Notes, 2029 Notes and 2027 Notes to compute the fair value as these Senior Notes, 2029 Notes and 2027 Notes are traded in the debt securities market. The Senior Notes, 2029 Notes and 2027 Notes are considered a Level 2 measurement as the pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets.

(4)The Company does not believe it is practicable to estimate the fair value of the accounts receivable facility, other debt or the outstanding standby letters of credit.

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ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

Assets Held for Sale

Long-lived assets to be sold are classified as held for sale in the period in which they meet all the criteria for the disposal of long-lived assets. The Company measures assets held for sale at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Additionally, the Company determined that these assets comprise operations and cash flows that can be clearly distinguished, operationally and for financial reporting purposes, from the rest of the Company.

During the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company announced that it had entered into an exchange agreement with Urban One, pursuant to which the Company would exchange its four station cluster in Charlotte, North Carolina for one station in St. Louis, Missouri, one station in Washington, D.C., and one station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (the "Urban One Exchange"). The Company conducted an analysis and determined the assets met the criteria to be classified as held for sale at December 31, 2020. In aggregate, these assets had a carrying value of $21.4 million.

Upon the closing of the Urban One Exchange on April 20, 2021, the Company: (i) removed the assets which had been classified as assets held for sale; (ii) recorded the assets of the acquired stations at fair value; and (iii) recognized a gain on the exchange of approximately $4.0 million. Refer to Note 2, Business Combinations, for additional information.

During the second quarter of 2021, the Company entered into an agreement with a third party to dispose of land and land improvements and equipment. The Company conducted an analysis and determined the assets met the criteria to be classified as held for sale at September 30, 2021. In aggregate, these assets had a carrying value of approximately $0.5 million. The transaction is expected to close within one year.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. This is considered a Level 3 measurement.

The major categories of these assets held for sale are as follows as of the dates indicated:

	Assets Held for Sale
	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Net property and equipment	528		4,686
Radio broadcasting licenses	—		16,744
Operating lease right-of-use assets	—		1,292
Operating lease liabilities	—		(1,315)
Net assets held for sale	$	528	$	21,407

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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Dividend Equivalents

The following table presents the amounts accrued and unpaid dividends on unvested RSUs as of the dates indicated:

		Dividend Equivalent Liabilities
	Balance Sheet Location	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
		(amounts in thousands)
Short-term	Other current liabilities	$	212	$	437
Long-term	Other long-term liabilities	101		477
Total		$	313	$	914

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Following the purchase of shares under the ESPP for the first quarter of 2020, the Company temporarily suspended the ESPP. The ESPP resumed on July 1, 2021. The following table presents the amount of shares purchased and non-cash compensation expense recognized in connection with the ESPP as of the periods indicated:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Number of shares purchased	39		166
Non-cash compensation expense recognized	$	21	$	43

Share Repurchase Program

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company did not repurchase any shares under the 2017 Share Repurchase Program. As of September 30, 2021, $41.6 million is available for future share repurchases under the 2017 Share Repurchase Program.

Shareholder Rights Agreement

On April 20, 2020, the Company entered into a Rights Agreement between the Company and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, as Rights Agent (as amended from time to time, the "Rights Agreement"), which was previously approved by the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board of Directors").

In connection with the Rights Agreement, a dividend was declared of one preferred stock purchase right (each, a "Class A Right") for each share of the Company's Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Class A Common Stock"), and one preferred stock purchase right (each, a "Class B Right" and, together with the Class A Rights, the "Rights") for each share of the Company's Class B common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Class B Common Stock" and, together with the Class A Common Stock, the "Common Stock"), outstanding at the close of business on May 5, 2020 (the "Record Date").

Once the Rights become exercisable, each Right entitled the holder of each Class A Right to purchase one one-thousandth of a share of the Company's Series A Junior Participating Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Series A Preferred"), and, with respect to each Class B Right, one one-thousandth of a share of the Company's Series B Junior Participating Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Series B Preferred"), at a price of $6.06 per one one-thousandth of a share of Series A Preferred or Series B Preferred, as applicable (in each case, the "Purchase Price"). At the election of the Board of Directors, shares of Series A Preferred and Series B Preferred are convertible into shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, respectively.

The Rights expired on April 20, 2021.

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CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS

CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS

Contingencies

The Company is subject to various outstanding claims which arise in the ordinary course of business and to other legal proceedings. Management anticipates that any potential liability of the Company, which may arise out of or with respect to these matters, will not materially affect the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. There were no material changes from the contingencies listed in the Company’s Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 1, 2021, except as described below.

Music Licensing

The Radio Music Licensing Committee (the “RMLC”), of which we are a represented participant: (i) is currently engaged in arbitration proceedings with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers ("ASCAP") regarding interpretation of the Most Favored Nations provision in the current ASCAP-2017 license as the result of the RMLC’s recent settlement with Broadcast Music, Inc. ("BMI") (as further described below), and the RMLC has filed a counterclaim against ASCAP alleging ASCAP fraudulently misrepresented its share of musical works at the time the ASCAP-2017 license was negotiated; (ii) entered into an industry-wide settlement with BMI resulting in a new license made available to RMLC members, which license is effective retroactively to January 1, 2017 and will expire on December 31, 2021; and (iii) entered into an industry-wide settlement with SESAC, Inc. ("SESAC") resulting in a new license made available to RMLC members, which license is effective retroactively to January 1, 2019 and will expire December 31, 2022. Effective as of January 1, 2021, the Company entered into a direct license agreement with Global Music Rights, LLC.

The United States Copyright Royalty Board ("CRB") held virtual hearings in August 2020 to determine royalty rates for the public digital performance of sound recordings on the Internet ("Webcasting") under federal statutory licenses for the 2021-2025 royalty period (the "Web V Proceedings"). On June 13, 2021, the CRB announced that the Webcasting royalty rates for 2021 would be increasing to $0.0026 per performance for subscription services and $0.0021 per performance for non-subscription services, in addition to an increased minimum annual fee of $1,000 per each channel or station. All fees are subject to annual cost-of-living increases throughout the 2021-2025 fee period.

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Events occurring after September 30, 2021, and through the date that these consolidated financial statements were issued, were evaluated to ensure that any subsequent events that met the criteria for recognition have been included and are as follows:

Additional 2027 Notes Offering

On October 20, 2021, the Company completed the issuance and sale of $45.0 million in aggregate principal amount of additional 2027 Notes (the "Additional 2027 Notes"). The Additional 2027 Notes are treated as a single series with the 2027 Notes.

The Additional 2027 Notes are not a registered security and there are no plans to register the Additional 2027 Notes as a security in the future. As a result, Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X promulgated by the SEC is not applicable and no separate financial statements are required for the guarantor subsidiaries.

WideOrbit Streaming Acquisition

On October 20, 2021, the Company completed an acquisition of an exclusive perpetual license to WideOrbit's digital audio streaming technology and the related assets and operations of WideOrbit Streaming for approximately $40.0 million. The Company will operate WideOrbit Streaming under the name AmperWave. The Company funded this acquisition through a draw on its Revolver. The Company used the net proceeds from the Additional 2027 Notes offering to repay outstanding amounts under the Company's Term B-2 Loan to offset the impact of the Revolver draw. Upon completion of the acquisition, the Company recorded the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at fair value. This information will be included in future filings.

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT POLICIES (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Consolidation

The interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by Audacy, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) in accordance with: (i) generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information; and (ii) the instructions of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, the condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments considered necessary for a fair statement of the results of operations and financial position for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. The Company’s results are subject to seasonal fluctuations and, therefore, the results shown on an interim basis are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.

This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020, and filed with the SEC on March 1, 2021, as part of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (the "2020 Annual Report"). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.

There have been no material changes from Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies, as described in the notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements contained in the 2020 Annual Report.

Covid-19

COVID-19

In December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus ("COVID-19") surfaced which resulted in an outbreak of infections throughout the world, which has affected operations and global supply chains. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. While the full impact of this pandemic is not yet known, the Company took proactive actions in an effort to mitigate its effects and is continually assessing its effects on the Company's business, including how it has and will continue to impact advertisers, professional sports and live events.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company took certain measures to mitigate the resultant financial impact, including, but not limited to: (i) temporary salary reductions implemented across senior management and the broader organization; (ii) temporary freezing of contractual salary increases in 2020; (iii) furlough and termination of select employees; (iv) temporary suspension of new employee hiring, travel and entertainment, 401(k) matching program, and employee stock purchase program; (v) suspension of quarterly dividend program; and (vi) temporary reduction of sales and promotions spend as well as certain consulting and other discretionary expenses.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had, and is expected to continue to have, a material impact on the Company's business operations, financial position, cash flows, liquidity, and capital resources and results of operations. The full extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the Company's business, results of operations, and financial condition will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be accurately estimated at this time.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

All new accounting pronouncements that are in effect that may impact the Company’s financial statements have been implemented. The Company does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued (other than those included in the notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements contained in its 2020 Annual Report) that might have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Consolidated VIE

Consolidated VIE

On July 15, 2021, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a $75.0 million accounts receivable securitization facility (the "Receivables Facility") to provide additional liquidity, to reduce the Company's cost of funds and to repay outstanding indebtedness under the Company's Credit Facility (as defined in Note 8, Long-Term Debt, below).

The documentation for the Receivables Facility includes (i) a Receivables Purchase Agreement (the “Receivables Purchase Agreement”) entered into by and among Audacy Operations, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Audacy Operations”), Audacy Receivables, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, as seller (“Audacy Receivables”), the investors party thereto (the “Investors”), and DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank, Frankfurt AM Main, as agent (“DZ BANK”); (ii) a Sale and Contribution Agreement (the “Sale and Contribution Agreement”), by and among Audacy Operations, Audacy New York, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Audacy NY”), and Audacy Receivables; and (iii) a Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Purchase and Sale Agreement,” and together with the Receivables Purchase Agreement and the Sale and Contribution Agreement, the “Agreements”) by and among certain wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company (together with Audacy NY, the “Originators”), Audacy Operations and Audacy NY.

Audacy Receivables is considered a special purpose vehicle ("SPV") as it is an entity that has a special, limited purpose and it was created to sell accounts receivable, together with customary related security and interests in the proceeds thereof, to the Investors in exchange for cash investments.

The SPV is a bankruptcy remote, limited liability company wholly owned by Audacy NY and its assets are not available to creditors of the Company, Audacy Operations or Audacy NY. Pursuant to the Receivables Facility, Audacy NY sells certain of its receivables and certain related rights to payment and obligations of Audacy NY with respect to such receivables, and certain other related rights to Audacy Receivables, LLC, which, in turn, obtains loans secured by the receivables from financial institutions (the “Lenders”). Amounts received from the Lenders, the pledged receivables and the corresponding debt are included in Accounts receivable and Long-term debt, respectively, on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Reclassifications

ReclassificationsCertain reclassifications have been made to prior years' statements of cash flows to conform to the presentation in the current year, which did not have a material impact on the Company's previously reported financial statements

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BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]

Schedule of Business Acquisitions

The Company's fair value analysis contains assumptions based on past experience, reflects expectations of industry observers and includes judgments about future performance using industry normalized information. The allocations presented in the table below are based upon management's estimate of the fair values using valuation techniques including income, cost and market approaches.

			Useful Lives in Years
	Preliminary Value		From	To
	(amounts in thousands)
Assets
Net property and equipment	$	2,254	0	40
Total tangible property	2,254
Radio broadcasting licenses	23,233		non-amortizing
Total intangible assets	$	23,233
Total assets	$	25,487

The allocations presented in the table below are based upon management's estimate of the fair values using valuation techniques including income, cost and market approaches. The following preliminary purchase price allocations are based upon the valuation of assets and these estimates and assumptions are subject to change as the Company obtains additional information during the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date. Differences between the preliminary and final valuation could be substantially different from the initial estimate.

	Preliminary Value		Measurement Period Adjustment		As Adjusted
	(amounts in thousands)
Assets
Cash	$	702	$	—	$	702
Prepaid expenses, deposits and other	18		—		18
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization	2,545		—		2,545
Goodwill	19,579		32		19,611
Deferred tax asset	72		—		72
Net working capital	95		(32)		63
Preliminary fair value of net assets acquired	$	23,011	$	—	$	23,011

The allocations presented in the table below are based upon management's estimate of the fair values using valuation techniques including income, cost and market approaches. The following table reflects the final allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired.

	Preliminary Value		Measurement Period Adjustment		As Adjusted
	(amounts in thousands)
Assets
Net property and equipment	$	8	$	—	$	8
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization	14,608		—		$	14,608
Goodwill	18,323		(196)		$	18,127
Total intangible and other assets	32,931		(196)		$	32,735
Deferred tax liabilities	(1,348)		$	196	$	(1,152)
Net working capital	12		$	—	$	12
Preliminary fair value of net assets acquired	$	31,603	$	—	$	31,603

Schedule of Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information

This unaudited pro forma information has been prepared based on estimates and assumptions, which management believes are reasonable. These unaudited pro forma results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisitions been made as of that date or results which may occur in the future.

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands except share and per share data)
	Pro Forma		Pro Forma		Pro Forma		Pro Forma
Net revenues	$	329,443	$	269,494	$	875,108	$	743,328
Net income (loss)	$	(4,888)	$	(19,221)	$	(25,502)	$	(85,210)
Net income (loss) per common share - basic	$	(0.04)	$	(0.14)	$	(0.19)	$	(0.63)
Net income (loss) per common share - diluted	$	(0.04)	$	(0.14)	$	(0.19)	$	(0.63)
Weighted shares outstanding basic	135,893,823		134,735,075		135,857,127		134,753,276
Weighted shares outstanding diluted	135,893,823		134,735,075		135,857,127		134,753,276

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RESTRUCTURING CHARGES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Schedule of Restructuring Charges

The following table presents the components of restructuring charges.

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Workforce reduction	4,131		10,218
Other restructuring costs	88		92
Total restructuring charges	$	4,219	$	10,310

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Workforce reduction	$	2,263	$	1,149
Other restructuring costs	37		57
Total restructuring charges	$	2,300	$	1,206

Schedule of Restructuring Reserve

The estimated amount of unpaid restructuring charges as of September 30, 2021 includes amounts in accrued expenses that are expected to be paid in less than one year and long-term restructuring costs for lease abandonment costs covering the remaining non-cancellable lease term.

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021		Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Restructuring charges, beginning balance	$	2,988	$	4,251
Additions	4,219		11,981
Payments	(4,500)		(13,244)
Restructuring charges unpaid and outstanding	2,707		2,988
Restructuring charges - noncurrent portion	—		(812)
Restructuring charges - current portion	$	2,707	$	2,176

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REVENUE (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Revenues [Abstract]

Schedule of Contract Assets and Liabilities Balances and Changes

Refer to the table below for information about receivables, contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers. Accounts receivable balances in the table below exclude other receivables that are not generated from contracts with customers. These amounts are $1.0 million and $3.8 million as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

Description	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Receivables, net, included in Accounts receivable net of allowance for doubtful accounts	$	270,374	$	272,321
Unearned revenue - current	16,790		15,651
Unearned revenue - noncurrent	679		1,294

Significant changes in the contract liabilities balances during the period are as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Description	Unearned Revenue
	(amounts in thousands)
Beginning balance on January 1, 2021	$	16,945
Revenue recognized during the period that was included in the beginning balance of contract liabilities	(16,945)
Additions, net of revenue recognized during period	17,469
Ending balance	$	17,469

Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue

The following table presents the Company’s revenues disaggregated by revenue source:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
Revenue by Source	(amounts in thousands)
Spot revenues	$	577,561	$	488,891
Digital revenues	169,746		131,188
Network revenues	61,626		56,889
Sponsorships and event revenues	32,021		32,871
Other revenues	33,718		31,564
Net revenues	$	874,672	$	741,403

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
Revenue by Source	(amounts in thousands)
Spot revenues	$	220,562	$	183,011
Digital revenues	61,378		47,337
Network revenues	23,453		18,908
Sponsorships and event revenues	12,093		8,776
Other revenues	11,957		10,473
Net revenues	$	329,443	$	268,505

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LEASES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Leases [Abstract]

Schedule of Components of Lease Expense Table

The components of lease expense were as follows:

Lease Cost	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Operating lease cost	$	36,728	$	36,664
Variable lease cost	8,876		7,808
Total lease cost	$	45,604	$	44,472

	Three Months Ended September 30,
Lease Cost	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Operating lease cost	$	12,113	$	12,351
Variable lease cost	2,861		2,610
Total lease cost	$	14,974	$	14,961

Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
Description	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	40,567	$	44,572
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations
Operating leases	$	14,898	$	6,826

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INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of the Changes in Broadcasting License

The following table presents the changes in the carrying value of broadcasting licenses. Refer to Note 2, Business Combinations, and Note 14, Assets Held For Sale, for additional information.

	Broadcasting Licenses Carrying Amount
	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Broadcasting licenses balance as of January 1,	$	2,229,016	$	2,508,121
Disposition of radio stations (See Note 2)	—		(432)
Acquisitions (See Note 2)	23,233		—
Loss on impairment	—		(261,929)
Assets held for sale (See Note 14)	—		(16,744)
Ending period balance	$	2,252,249	$	2,229,016

Schedule of Changes in Goodwill

The following table presents the changes in goodwill. Refer to Note 2, Business Combinations, for additional information.

	Goodwill Carrying Amount
	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Goodwill balance before cumulative loss on impairment as of January 1,	$	1,042,762	$	1,024,467
Accumulated loss on impairment as of January 1,	(980,547)		(980,547)
Goodwill beginning balance after cumulative loss on impairment as of January 1,	62,215		43,920
Acquisitions (See Note 2)	19,579		18,323
Measurement period adjustments to acquired goodwill (See Note 2)	(164)		(28)
Ending period balance	$	81,630	$	62,215

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OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Other Current Liabilities

Other current liabilities consist of the following as of the periods indicated:

	Other Current Liabilities
	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Accrued compensation	$	35,111	$	25,264
Accounts receivable credits	1,547		1,683
Advertiser obligations	5,575		4,844
Accrued interest payable	11,706		9,804
Unearned revenue	16,790		15,651
Unfavorable sports liabilities	4,492		4,634
Accrued benefits	9,669		6,944
Non-income tax liabilities	1,894		1,332
Income taxes payable	872		—
Other	3,342		3,841
Total other current liabilities	$	90,998	$	73,997

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LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Debt

Long-term debt was comprised of the following as of the periods indicated:

	Long-Term Debt
	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Credit Facility
Revolver	$	42,727	$	114,727
Term B-2 Loan, due November 17, 2024	677,006		754,006
Plus unamortized premium	1,467		1,681
	721,200		870,414
2027 Notes
6.500% notes due May 1, 2027	425,000		425,000
Plus unamortized premium	3,807		4,318
	428,807		429,318
2029 Notes
6.750% notes due March 31, 2029	540,000		—
	540,000		—
Accounts receivable facility	75,000		—
Senior Notes
7.25% senior unsecured notes, due November 1, 2024	—		400,000
Plus unamortized premium	—		9,306
	—		409,306
Other debt	764		808
Total debt before deferred financing costs	1,765,771		1,709,846
Current amount of long-term debt	—		(5,488)
Deferred financing costs (excludes the revolving credit)	(18,823)		(14,409)
Total long-term debt, net of current debt	$	1,746,948	$	1,689,949
Outstanding standby letters of credit	$	6,069	$	6,229

Schedule of Net Interest Expense

The components of net interest expense are as follows:

	Net Interest Expense
	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Interest expense	$	64,285	$	65,783
Amortization of deferred financing costs	3,580		2,942
Amortization of original issue premium of senior notes	(1,331)		(2,546)
Interest income and other investment income	(50)		(70)
Total net interest expense	$	66,484	$	66,109

	Net Interest Expense
	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Interest expense	$	21,668	$	20,723
Amortization of deferred financing costs	1,342		999
Amortization of original issue premium of senior notes	(241)		(849)
Interest income and other investment income	2		(27)
Total net interest expense	$	22,771	$	20,846

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DERIVATIVE AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Outstanding Derivatives

As of September 30, 2021, the Company had the following derivative outstanding, which was designated as a cash flow hedge that qualified for hedge accounting treatment:

Type Of Hedge	Notional Amount		Effective Date	Collar	Fixed LIBOR Rate	Expiration Date	Notional Amount Decreases	Amount After Decrease
	(amounts  in millions)							(amounts in millions)
				Cap	2.75%		Jun. 28, 2022	$	220.0
Collar	$	340.0	Jun. 25, 2019	Floor	0.402%	Jun. 28, 2024	Jun. 28, 2023	$	90.0
Total	$	340.0

Accumulated Derivatives Gain (Loss) Included in Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following table presents the accumulated derivative gain (loss) recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

	Accumulated Derivative Gain (Loss)
Description	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Accumulated derivative unrealized gain (loss)	$	(860)	$	(1,789)

The following tables presents the accumulated net derivative gain (loss) recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020:

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Net Change in Accumulated Derivative Unrealized Gain (Loss)				Net Amount of Accumulated Derivative Gain (Loss) Reclassified to the Consolidated Statement of Operations
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021		2020		2021		2020
(amounts in thousands)
$	929	$	(2,099)	$	912	$	364

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Net Change in Accumulated Derivative Unrealized Gain (Loss)				Net Amount of Accumulated Derivative Gain (Loss) Reclassified to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
Three Months Ended September 30,
2021		2020		2021		2020
(amounts in thousands)
$	170	$	515	$	263	$	249

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NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share Reconciliation

The following tables present the computations of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share from continuing operations:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands except per share data)
Basic Income (Loss) Per Share
Numerator
Net income (loss)	$	(4,761)	$	(16,878)	$	(24,982)	$	(79,827)
Denominator
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	135,894		134,735		135,857		134,753
Net income (loss) per share - Basic	$	(0.04)	$	(0.13)	$	(0.18)	$	(0.59)
Diluted Income (Loss) Per Share
Numerator
Net income (loss)	$	(4,761)	$	(16,878)	$	(24,982)	$	(79,827)
Denominator
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	135,894		134,735		135,857		134,753
Effect of RSUs and options under the treasury stock method	—		—		—		—
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	135,894		134,735		135,857		134,753
Net income (loss) per share - Diluted	$	(0.04)	$	(0.13)	$	(0.18)	$	(0.59)

Schedule of Antidilutive Shares Excluded

The following table presents those shares excluded as they were anti-dilutive:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
Impact Of Equity Issuances	2021		2020		2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands, except per share data)
Shares excluded as anti-dilutive under the treasury stock method:
Options	588		609		588		609
Price range of options: from	$	4.88	$	3.54	$	4.88	$	3.54
Price range of options: to	$	13.98	$	13.98	$	13.98	$	13.98
RSUs with service conditions	1,411		2,464		429		2,626
RSUs excluded with service and market conditions as market conditions not met	—		199		—		199
Excluded shares as anti-dilutive when reporting a net loss	1,626		—		2,171		73

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SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Summary of Changes in RSUs

The following is a summary of the changes in RSUs under the Plans during the current period:

	Period Ended	Number of Restricted Stock Units		Weighted Average Purchase Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value as of September 30, 2021
	(amounts in thousands)
RSUs outstanding as of:	December 31, 2020	5,539
RSUs awarded	September 30, 2021	801
RSUs released	September 30, 2021	(1,437)
RSUs forfeited	September 30, 2021	(187)
RSUs outstanding as of:	September 30, 2021	4,716		$	—	1.1	$	24,158
RSUs vested and expected to vest as of:	September 30, 2021	4,716		$	—	1.1	$	24,158
RSUs exercisable (vested and deferred) as of:	September 30, 2021	5		$	—	0.0	$	26
Weighted average remaining recognition period in years		1.5
Unamortized compensation expense		$	13,163

Summary of Stock Options Exercised

The following table provides summary information related to the exercise of stock options:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
Option Exercise Data	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Intrinsic value of options exercised	$	497	$	—
Tax benefit from options exercised	$	133	$	—
Cash received from exercise price of options exercised	$	45	$	—

Schedule of Option Activity

The following table presents the option activity during the current period under the Plans:

	Period Ended	Number of Options		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	Intrinsic Value as of September 30 2021
	(amounts in thousands)
Options outstanding as of:	December 31, 2020	809		$	8.63
Options exercised	September 30, 2021	(115)		0.39
Options outstanding as of:	September 30, 2021	694		$	10.00	2.9	$	429
Options vested and expected to vest as of:	September 30, 2021	694		$	10.00	2.9	$	429
Options vested and exercisable as of:	September 30, 2021	596		$	11.48	2.9	$	—
Weighted average remaining recognition period in years		0.9
Unamortized compensation expense		$	92

Summary of Significant Ranges of Outstanding and Exercisable Options

The following table summarizes significant ranges of outstanding and exercisable options as of the current period:

			Options Outstanding			Options Exercisable
			(amounts in thousands)
Range of Exercise Prices			Number of Options Outstanding September 30, 2021	Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	Weighted Average Exercise Price	Number of Options Exercisable September 30, 2021	Weighted Average Exercise Price
From		To
$	0.40	7.01	152	4.6	2.63	54	$	5.54
$	9.66	13.98	542	2.5	12.06	542	$	12.06
$	0.40	13.98	694	2.9	10.00	596	$	11.48

Schedule of Non-Cash Stock-Based Compensation Expense

The following non-cash stock-based compensation expense, which is related primarily to RSUs, is included in each of the respective line items in the Company’s statement of operations:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Station operating expenses	$	3,054	$	1,552
Corporate general and administrative expenses	6,726		4,616
Stock-based compensation expense included in operating expenses	9,780		6,168
Income tax benefit (1)	2,219		1,452
After-tax stock-based compensation expense	$	7,561	$	4,716

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Station operating expenses	$	937	$	524
Corporate general and administrative expenses	3,491		1,421
Stock-based compensation expense included in operating expenses	4,428		1,945
Income tax benefit (1)	1,054		480
After-tax stock-based compensation expense	$	3,374	$	1,465

(1) Amounts exclude impact from any compensation expense subject to Section 162(m) of the Code, which is nondeductible for income tax purposes.

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The following table sets forth the Company's financial assets and/or liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis and are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of fair value and its placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. During the periods presented, there were no transfers between fair value hierarchical levels.

	Fair Value Measurements At Reporting Date
Description	Balance at September 30, 2021		Quoted prices in active markets Level 1		Significant other observable inputs Level 2		Significant unobservable inputs Level 3		Measured at Net Asset Value as a Practical Expedient (2)
	(amounts in thousands)
Liabilities
Deferred compensation plan liabilities (1)	$	31,193	$	25,119	$	—	$	—	$	6,074
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge (3)	$	1,173	$	—	$	1,173	$	—	$	—
Contingent Consideration (4)	$	8,397	$	—	$	—	$	8,397	$	—
Description	Balance at December 31, 2020		Quoted prices in active markets Level 1		Significant other observable inputs Level 2		Significant unobservable inputs Level 3		Measured at Net Asset Value as a Practical Expedient (2)
	(amounts in thousands)
Liabilities
Deferred compensation plan liabilities (1)	$	33,474	$	27,040	$	—	$	—	$	6,434
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge (3)	$	2,439	$	—	$	2,439	$	—	$	—

(1)The Company’s deferred compensation liability, which is included in other long-term liabilities, is recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. The unfunded plan allows participants to hypothetically invest in various specified investment options.

(2)The fair value of underlying investments in collective trust funds is determined using the net asset value (“NAV”) provided by the administrator of the fund as a practical expedient. The NAV is determined by each fund’s trustee based upon the fair value of the underlying assets owned by the fund, less liabilities, divided by outstanding units. In accordance with appropriate accounting guidance, these investments have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy.

(3)The Company’s interest rate collar, which is included in other long-term liabilities, is recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. The derivatives are not exchange listed and therefore the fair value is estimated using models that reflect the contractual terms of the derivative, yield curves, and the credit quality of the counterparties. The models also incorporate the Company’s creditworthiness in order to appropriately reflect non-performance risk. Inputs are generally observable and do not contain a high level of subjectivity.

(4)In connection with the Podcorn Acquisition, the Company recorded a liability for contingent consideration payable based upon the achievement of certain annual performance benchmarks over 2 years. The fair value of the liability is estimated using probability-weighted, discounted future cash flows at current tax rates using a scenario based model, and remeasured quarterly. The significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) used to estimate the fair value include the projected Adjusted EBITDA values for 2022 and 2023, as defined in the purchase agreement, and the discount rate. Using an initial discount of 10.5%, the fair value of the contingent consideration was $7.7 million at the acquisition date. Due to fluctuation in the market-based inputs used to develop the discount rate, the discount rate decreased to

9.5% at September 30, 2021. As a result, the fair value of the contingent consideration at September 30, 2021 increased to $8.4 million. This balance is included in other long-term liabilities.

Schedule of Carrying Value of Financial Instruments

The following table presents the carrying value of financial instruments and, where practicable, the fair value as of the dates indicated:

	September 30, 2021				December 31, 2020
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
	(amounts in thousands)
Term B Loans (1)	$	677,006	$	671,082	$	754,006	$	737,041
Revolver (2)	$	42,727	$	42,727	$	114,727	$	114,727
Senior Notes (3)	$	—	$	—	$	400,000	$	398,000
2029 Notes (3)	$	540,000	$	547,425	$	—	$	—
2027 Notes (3)	$	425,000	$	435,094	$	425,000	$	429,250
Accounts receivable facility (4)	$	75,000			$	—
Other debt (4)	$	765			$	808
Letters of credit (4)	$	6,069			$	6,229

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments:

(1)The Company’s determination of the fair value of the Term B-2 Loan was based on quoted prices for these instruments and is considered a Level 2 measurement as the pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets.

(2)The fair value of the Revolver was considered to approximate the carrying value as the interest payments are based on LIBOR rates that reset periodically. The Revolver is considered a Level 2 measurement as the pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets.

(3)The Company utilizes a Level 2 valuation input based upon the market trading prices of the Senior Notes, 2029 Notes and 2027 Notes to compute the fair value as these Senior Notes, 2029 Notes and 2027 Notes are traded in the debt securities market. The Senior Notes, 2029 Notes and 2027 Notes are considered a Level 2 measurement as the pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets.

(4)The Company does not believe it is practicable to estimate the fair value of the accounts receivable facility, other debt or the outstanding standby letters of credit.

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ASSETS HELD FOR SALE (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Schedule of Assets Held-for-sale by Major Category

The major categories of these assets held for sale are as follows as of the dates indicated:

	Assets Held for Sale
	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Net property and equipment	528		4,686
Radio broadcasting licenses	—		16,744
Operating lease right-of-use assets	—		1,292
Operating lease liabilities	—		(1,315)
Net assets held for sale	$	528	$	21,407

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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Schedule of Amounts Accrued and Unpaid on Unvested RSUs

The following table presents the amounts accrued and unpaid dividends on unvested RSUs as of the dates indicated:

		Dividend Equivalent Liabilities
	Balance Sheet Location	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020
		(amounts in thousands)
Short-term	Other current liabilities	$	212	$	437
Long-term	Other long-term liabilities	101		477
Total		$	313	$	914

Schedule of ESPP Shares Purchased and Non-Cash Comp Expense

The following table presents the amount of shares purchased and non-cash compensation expense recognized in connection with the ESPP as of the periods indicated:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2021		2020
	(amounts in thousands)
Number of shares purchased	39		166
Non-cash compensation expense recognized	$	21	$	43

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT POLICIES (Details) - USD ($)		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 15, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Borrowing under the accounts receivable facility		$ 75,000,000	$ 0
Accounts receivable from securitization, maximum amount	$ 75,000,000
Accounts receivable, after allowance for credit loss		271,360,000		$ 276,102,000
Accounts receivable facility
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Borrowing under the accounts receivable facility	$ 75,000,000
Accounts receivable, after allowance for credit loss		231,100,000
Carrying value of debt		$ 75,000,000		$ 0

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BUSINESS COMBINATIONS - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands				3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Apr. 20, 2021 USD ($)	Mar. 09, 2021 USD ($)	Nov. 09, 2020 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020 license
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to acquire businesses						$ 15,297		$ 0
Performance period		2 years
Fair value of contingent consideration liability				$ 8,397		8,397
Net loss on sale of property and equipment and broadcasting licenses				$ (4)	$ 0	$ (3,731)		$ (228)
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Truth Broadcasting Corporation
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of broadcasting licenses to be disposed | license									2
Total proceeds from disposition							$ 400
Net loss on sale of property and equipment and broadcasting licenses							$ 100
2021 Urban One Exchange
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on disposition of business	$ 4,000
Podcorn
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to acquire businesses		$ 14,600
Performance period		2 years
Contingent consideration, low		$ 0
Contingent consideration, high		45,200
Fair value of contingent consideration liability		$ 7,700
QL Gaming Group
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to acquire businesses			$ 32,000

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BUSINESS COMBINATIONS - Preliminary purchase price allocations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands			9 Months Ended	11 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 20, 2021	Mar. 09, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Nov. 09, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill			$ 81,630	$ 81,630	$ 62,215		$ 43,920
Goodwill			(164)		$ (28)
2021 Urban One Exchange
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net property and equipment	$ 2,254
Radio broadcasting licenses	23,233
Total intangible assets	23,233
Total assets	$ 25,487
2021 Urban One Exchange | Minimum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful Lives in Years	0 years
2021 Urban One Exchange | Maximum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Useful Lives in Years	40 years
Podcorn
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash		$ 702	702	702
Cash		0
Prepaid expenses, deposits and other		18	18	18
Prepaid expenses, deposits and other		0
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization		2,545	2,545	2,545
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization		0
Goodwill		19,579	19,611	19,611
Goodwill		32
Deferred tax asset		72	72	72
Deferred tax asset		0
Net working capital		95	63	63
Net working capital		(32)
Preliminary fair value of net assets acquired		23,011	23,011	23,011
Preliminary fair value of net assets acquired		$ 0
QL Gaming Group
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net property and equipment			8	8		$ 8
Net property and equipment				0
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization			14,608	14,608		14,608
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization				0
Goodwill			18,127	18,127		18,323
Goodwill				(196)
Total intangible and other assets			32,735	32,735		32,931
Total intangible and other assets				(196)
Deferred tax liabilities			(1,152)	(1,152)		(1,348)
Deferred tax liabilities				(196)
Net working capital			12	12		12
Net working capital				0
Preliminary fair value of net assets acquired			$ 31,603	31,603		$ 31,603
Preliminary fair value of net assets acquired				$ 0

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BUSINESS COMBINATIONS - Pro forma summary of financials (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Net revenues	$ 329,443	$ 269,494	$ 875,108	$ 743,328
Net income (loss)	$ (4,888)	$ (19,221)	$ (25,502)	$ (85,210)
Net income (loss) per common share - basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.04)	$ (0.14)	$ (0.19)	$ (0.63)
Net income (loss) per common share - diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.04)	$ (0.14)	$ (0.19)	$ (0.63)
Weighted shares outstanding basic (in shares)	135,893,823	134,735,075	135,857,127	134,753,276
Weighted shares outstanding diluted (in shares)	135,893,823	134,735,075	135,857,127	134,753,276

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RESTRUCTURING CHARGES - Restructuring charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring charges	$ 2,300	$ 1,206	$ 4,219	$ 10,310
Workforce reduction
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring charges	2,263	1,149	4,131	10,218
Other restructuring costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring charges	$ 37	$ 57	$ 88	$ 92

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RESTRUCTURING CHARGES - Accrued Restructuring (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring charges, beginning balance	$ 2,988	$ 4,251
Additions	4,219	11,981
Payments	(4,500)	(13,244)
Restructuring charges, ending balance	2,707	2,988
Restructuring charges - noncurrent portion	0	(812)
Restructuring charges - current portion	$ 2,707	$ 2,176

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REVENUE - Contract Balance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Revenues [Abstract]
Receivables not generated	$ 1,000	$ 3,800
Receivables, net, included in Accounts receivable net of allowance for doubtful accounts	270,374	272,321
Unearned revenue - current	16,790	15,651
Unearned revenue - noncurrent	$ 679	$ 1,294

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REVENUE - Changes in Contract Balances (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Contract With Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance on January 1, 2021	$ 16,945
Revenue recognized during the period that was included in the beginning balance of contract liabilities	17,469
Ending balance	$ 17,469

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REVENUE - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	$ 329,443	$ 268,505	$ 874,672	$ 741,403
Spot revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	220,562	183,011	577,561	488,891
Digital revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	61,378	47,337	169,746	131,188
Network revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	23,453	18,908	61,626	56,889
Sponsorships and event revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	12,093	8,776	32,021	32,871
Other revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	$ 11,957	$ 10,473	$ 33,718	$ 31,564

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LEASES - Components of Lease Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease cost	$ 12,113	$ 12,351	$ 36,728	$ 36,664
Variable lease cost	2,861	2,610	8,876	7,808
Total lease cost	$ 14,974	$ 14,961	$ 45,604	$ 44,472

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LEASES - Supplemental information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$ 40,567	$ 44,572
Operating leases	$ 14,898	$ 6,826

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INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL - Changes in Carrying Value of Broadcasting Licenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Broadcasting licenses balance as of January 1,	$ 2,229,016	$ 2,508,121
Disposition of radio stations (See Note 2)	0	(432)
Acquisitions (See Note 2)	23,233	0
Loss on impairment	0	(261,929)
Assets held for sale (See Note 14)	0	(16,744)
Ending period balance	$ 2,252,249	$ 2,229,016

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INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL - Changes in Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill balance before cumulative loss on impairment as of January 1,		$ 1,042,762	$ 1,024,467
Accumulated loss on impairment as of January 1,		(980,547)	$ (980,547)
Goodwill beginning balance after cumulative loss on impairment as of January 1,	$ 62,215	43,920
Acquisitions (See Note 2)	19,579	18,323
Measurement period adjustments to acquired goodwill (See Note 2)	(164)	(28)
Ending period balance	$ 81,630	$ 62,215

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INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment charge				$ 0	$ 261,929,000
Goodwill, impairment loss	$ 0
Licensing Agreements
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment charge	246,000,000	$ 11,800,000	$ 4,100,000
Impairment charge, net of tax	$ 180,400,000	$ 8,700,000	$ 3,000,000

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OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued compensation	$ 35,111	$ 25,264
Accounts receivable credits	1,547	1,683
Advertiser obligations	5,575	4,844
Accrued interest payable	11,706	9,804
Unearned revenue	16,790	15,651
Unfavorable sports liabilities	4,492	4,634
Accrued benefits	9,669	6,944
Non-income tax liabilities	1,894	1,332
Income taxes payable	872	0
Other	3,342	3,841
Total other current liabilities	$ 90,998	$ 73,997

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LONG-TERM DEBT - Long Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt before deferred financing costs	$ 1,765,771	$ 1,709,846
Current amount of long-term debt	0	(5,488)
Deferred financing costs (excludes the revolving credit)	(18,823)	(14,409)
Total long-term debt, net of current debt	1,746,948	1,689,949
Outstanding standby letters of credit	6,069	6,229
Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Plus unamortized premium	1,467	1,681
Total debt before deferred financing costs	721,200	870,414
Credit Facility | Revolver
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying value of debt	42,727	114,727
Credit Facility | Term B-2 Loan, due November 17, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying value of debt	677,006	754,006
Senior Notes | 6.500% notes due May 1, 2027
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying value of debt	425,000	425,000
Plus unamortized premium	3,807	4,318
Total debt before deferred financing costs	$ 428,807	429,318
Debt instrument, stated percentage (percent)	6.50%
Senior Notes | 6.750% notes due March 31, 2029
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying value of debt	$ 540,000	0
Total debt before deferred financing costs	$ 540,000	0
Debt instrument, stated percentage (percent)	6.75%
Senior Notes | 7.25% senior unsecured notes, due November 1, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying value of debt	$ 0	400,000
Plus unamortized premium	0	9,306
Total debt before deferred financing costs	$ 0	409,306
Debt instrument, stated percentage (percent)	7.25%
Accounts receivable facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying value of debt	$ 75,000	0
Other debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt before deferred financing costs	$ 764	$ 808

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LONG-TERM DEBT - Senior Debt (Details)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Consolidated leverage ratio	3.0			3.0
Refinancing expenses	$ 0		$ 0	$ 473,000	$ 0
Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Consolidated leverage ratio	4.0			4.0
Refinancing expenses		$ 500,000
Senior Notes | Senior secured second-lien notes due 2027
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes issued							$ 425,000,000
Interest rate on notes			6.50%
Senior Notes | New Revolver
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term line of credit						$ 250,000,000
Senior Notes | Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Covenant effective period				1 year
Senior Notes | Credit Facility | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Consolidated leverage ratio	4.5			4.5
Senior Notes | 6.750% notes due March 31, 2029
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes issued		540,000,000
Debt issuance costs		6,600,000
Senior Notes | Revolver
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of debt		40,000,000
Debt issuance costs attributable to the revolver		$ 400,000
Senior Notes | 7.25% senior unsecured notes, due November 1, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated percentage (percent)		7.25%
Repayments of debt		$ 400,000,000
Term Loan | Term B-2 Loan, due November 17, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of debt		$ 77,000,000

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LONG-TERM DEBT - Senior Unsecured Debt (Details) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Jul. 20, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Nov. 17, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amortization of prepayment premium		$ 241,000		$ 849,000	$ 1,331,000	$ 2,546,000
Term B-2 Loan, due November 17, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Wrote off of deferred debt issuance cost			$ 1,300,000
Unsecured Debt | 7.25% senior unsecured notes, due November 1, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated percentage (percent)		7.25%			7.25%		7.25%
Debt instrument, face amount		$ 400,000,000			$ 400,000,000		$ 400,000,000
Amortization of prepayment premium			14,500,000
Write-off of unamortized premium			8,700,000
Wrote off of deferred debt issuance cost			$ 1,000,000
Line of Credit | New Revolver
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Minimum liquidity covenant	$ 75,000,000
Letter of credit fee (percent)	2.50%
Limitation on investments in joint ventures	$ 75,000,000.0
Line of Credit | New Revolver | Eurodollar
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on variable rate (percent)	2.50%
Line of Credit | New Revolver | Base Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Spread on variable rate (percent)	1.50%

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LONG-TERM DEBT - Accounts Receivable Facility (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 15, 2021	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowing under the accounts receivable facility		$ 75,000	$ 0
Accounts receivable facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowing under the accounts receivable facility	$ 75,000
Carrying value of debt		$ 75,000		$ 0

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LONG-TERM DEBT - Net Interest Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest expense	$ 21,668	$ 20,723	$ 64,285	$ 65,783
Amortization of deferred financing costs	1,342	999	3,580	2,942
Amortization of original issue premium of senior notes	(241)	(849)	(1,331)	(2,546)
Interest income and other investment income	2	(27)	(50)	(70)
Total net interest expense	$ 22,771	$ 20,846	$ 66,484	$ 66,109

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DERIVATIVE AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - Cash Flow Hedge (Details) - Designated as Hedging Instrument $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	$ 340.0
Collar
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	340.0
Collar, Decrease Date June 28, 2022
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount After Decrease	220.0
Collar, Decrease Date June 28, 2023
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount After Decrease	$ 90.0
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Collar
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, cap interest rate	2.75%
Derivative, floor interest rate	0.402%

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DERIVATIVE AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Collar
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivatives	$ 1.3
Tax benefit on loss from derivatives	0.3
Amount expected to be reclassified within next twelve months	0.9
Total Return Swap | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount	25.6
Benefit recorded as a result of change in fair value	2.6
Total Return Swap | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Station operating expenses
Derivative [Line Items]
Benefit recorded as a result of change in fair value	1.8
Total Return Swap | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Corporate general and administrative expenses
Derivative [Line Items]
Benefit recorded as a result of change in fair value	0.8
Other Long Term Liabilities
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative liability	$ 1.2

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DERIVATIVE AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - Accumulated Derivative Gain loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Accumulated derivative unrealized gain (loss)	$ (860)	$ (1,789)

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DERIVATIVE AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - Accumulated Net Derivative Gain (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	$ 170	$ 206	$ 553	$ 515	$ (260)	$ (2,354)	$ 929	$ (2,099)
Net Amount of Accumulated Derivative Gain (Loss) Reclassified to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations	$ 263			$ 249			$ 912	$ 364

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NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE - Basic and Diluted Net Income (loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Basic Income (Loss) Per Share
Net income (loss)	$ (4,761)	$ 1,426	$ (21,648)	$ (16,878)	$ (53,811)	$ (9,138)	$ (24,982)	$ (79,827)
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	135,893,823			134,735,075			135,857,127	134,753,276
Net income (loss) per share - Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.04)			$ (0.13)			$ (0.18)	$ (0.59)
Diluted Income (Loss) Per Share
Net income (loss)	$ (4,761)	$ 1,426	$ (21,648)	$ (16,878)	$ (53,811)	$ (9,138)	$ (24,982)	$ (79,827)
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	135,893,823			134,735,075			135,857,127	134,753,276
Effect of RSUs and options under the treasury stock method (in shares)	0			0			0	0
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	135,893,823			134,735,075			135,857,127	134,753,276
Net income (loss) per share - Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.04)			$ (0.13)			$ (0.18)	$ (0.59)

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NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE - Disclosure of Anti-Dilutive Shares (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Excluded shares as anti-dilutive when reporting a net loss	1,626	0	2,171	73
Price range of options: from (in dollars per share)			$ 0.40
Price range of options: to (in dollars per share)			$ 13.98
RSUs with service conditions
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Excluded shares as anti-dilutive when reporting a net loss	1,411	2,464	429	2,626
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Excluded shares as anti-dilutive when reporting a net loss	588	609	588	609
Price range of options: from (in dollars per share)	$ 4.88	$ 3.54	$ 4.88	$ 3.54
Price range of options: to (in dollars per share)	$ 13.98	$ 13.98	$ 13.98	$ 13.98
RSUs | RSUs excluded with service and market conditions as market conditions not met
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Excluded shares as anti-dilutive when reporting a net loss	0	199	0	199

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SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION - Restricted Stock Units (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) plan $ / shares shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of equity compensation plans | plan	2
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)
Weighted average remaining contractual terms, vested and deferred	10 months 24 days
RSUs
Number of Restricted Stock Units
Beginning of period balance (in shares)	5,539
Number of RSUs granted (in shares)	801
Number of RSUs released (in shares)	(1,437)
Number of RSUs forfeited (in shares)	(187)
End of period balance (in shares)	4,716
RSUs vested and expected to vest (in shares)	4,716
RSUs exercisable (vested and deferred) (in shares)	5
Weighted average remaining recognition period in years	1 year 6 months
Unamortized compensation expense | $	$ 13,163
Weighted Average Purchase Price
Options weighted average purchase price (in dollars per shares) | $ / shares	$ 0
Vested and expected to vest weighted average purchase price (in dollars per shares) | $ / shares	0
Other than options weighted average purchase price exercisable, (in dollars per shares) | $ / shares	$ 0
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)
Weighted average remaining contractual terms	1 year 1 month 6 days
Weighted average remaining contractual terms, vested and expected	1 year 1 month 6 days
Weighted average remaining contractual terms, vested and deferred	0 years
Intrinsic Value
Aggregate intrinsic value of restricted stock units | $	$ 24,158
Aggregate intrinsic vested and expected to vest | $	24,158
Aggregate intrinsic (vested and deferred) | $	$ 26

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SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION - Option Exercise Data (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Intrinsic value of options exercised	$ 497	$ 0
Tax benefit from options exercised	133	0
Cash received from exercise price of options exercised	$ 45	$ 0

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SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION - Option Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021
Number of Options
Options beginning (in shares)	809
Options exercised (in shares)	(115)
Options ending (in shares)	694
Options vested and expected to vest as of: (in shares)	694
Options vested and exercisable (in shares)	596
Weighted average remaining recognition period in years	10 months 24 days
Unamortized compensation expense	$ 92
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price - beginning (in dollars per shares)	$ 8.63
Weighted Average Exercise Price - exercised (in dollars per shares)	0.39
Weighted average exercise price - ending (in dollars per shares)	10.00
Weighted average exercise price - vested and expected (in dollars per shares)	10.00
Weighted average exercise price - vested and exercisable (in dollars per shares)	$ 11.48
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life, Outstanding	2 years 10 months 24 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life, Vested and Expected to Vest	2 years 10 months 24 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life, Vested and Exercisable	2 years 10 months 24 days
Intrinsic Value
Intrinsic Value, Outstanding	$ 429
Intrinsic Value, Vested and Expected to Vest	429
Intrinsic Value, Vested and Exercisable	$ 0

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SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION - Outstanding and Exercisable Options (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Price range of options: from (in dollars per share)	$ 0.40
Price range of options: to (in dollars per share)	$ 13.98
Number of options outstanding (in shares)	694	809
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	2 years 10 months 24 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per shares)	$ 10.00	$ 8.63
Number of options exercisable (in shares)	596
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per shares)	$ 11.48
Exercise Prices One
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Price range of options: from (in dollars per share)	0.40
Price range of options: to (in dollars per share)	$ 7.01
Number of options outstanding (in shares)	152
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	4 years 7 months 6 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per shares)	$ 2.63
Number of options exercisable (in shares)	54
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per shares)	$ 5.54
Exercise Prices Two
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Price range of options: from (in dollars per share)	9.66
Price range of options: to (in dollars per share)	$ 13.98
Number of options outstanding (in shares)	542
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	2 years 6 months
Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per shares)	$ 12.06
Number of options exercisable (in shares)	542
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per shares)	$ 12.06

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SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION - Non Cash Stock Based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense included in operating expenses	$ 4,428	$ 1,945	$ 9,780	$ 6,168
Income tax benefit	1,054	480	2,219	1,452
After-tax stock-based compensation expense	3,374	1,465	7,561	4,716
Station operating expenses
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense included in operating expenses	937	524	3,054	1,552
Corporate general and administrative expenses
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense included in operating expenses	$ 3,491	$ 1,421	$ 6,726	$ 4,616

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INCOME TAXES (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective income, percent	173.50%	20.00%	20.70%	20.40%

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Recurring Fair Value Measurements (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 09, 2021 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingent Consideration		$ 8,397
Performance period	2 years
Podcorn
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingent Consideration	$ 7,700
Performance period	2 years
Measurement Input, Discount Rate | Valuation Technique, Discounted Cash Flow
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Discount rate (percent)	0.105	0.095
Other Long Term Liabilities
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred compensation plan liabilities		$ 31,193	$ 33,474
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge		1,173	2,439
Quoted prices in active markets Level 1
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingent Consideration		0
Quoted prices in active markets Level 1 | Other Long Term Liabilities
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred compensation plan liabilities		25,119	27,040
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge		0	0
Significant other observable inputs Level 2
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingent Consideration		0
Significant other observable inputs Level 2 | Other Long Term Liabilities
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred compensation plan liabilities		0	0
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge		1,173	2,439
Significant unobservable inputs Level 3
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingent Consideration		8,397
Significant unobservable inputs Level 3 | Other Long Term Liabilities
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred compensation plan liabilities		0	0
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge		0	0
Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingent Consideration		0
Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value | Other Long Term Liabilities
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred compensation plan liabilities		6,074	6,434
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge		$ 0	$ 0

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Term Loan B | Carrying Value
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of debt	$ 677,006	$ 754,006
Term Loan B | Fair Value
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of debt	671,082	737,041
Line of Credit | Carrying Value
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of debt	42,727	114,727
Line of Credit | Fair Value
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of debt	42,727	114,727
Senior Notes | Carrying Value
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of debt	0	400,000
Senior Notes | Fair Value
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of debt	0	398,000
6.750% notes due March 31, 2029 | Carrying Value
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of debt	540,000	0
6.750% notes due March 31, 2029 | Fair Value
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of debt	547,425	0
6.500% notes due May 1, 2027 | Carrying Value
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of debt	425,000	425,000
6.500% notes due May 1, 2027 | Fair Value
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of debt	435,094	429,250
Accounts receivable facility | Carrying Value
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of debt	75,000	0
Other Debt | Carrying Value
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of debt	765	808
Letter of Credit | Carrying Value
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of debt	$ 6,069	$ 6,229

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ASSETS HELD FOR SALE - Narrative (Details) - Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations $ in Thousands		9 Months Ended
	Apr. 20, 2021 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) station
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal of asset, consideration | $		$ 528	$ 21,407
Gain on sale | $	$ 4,000
Transaction completion period		1 year
Equipment And Broadcasting License
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal of asset, consideration | $			$ 21,400
Urban One, Inc. | NORTH CAROLINA
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of stations to be exchanged			4
Urban One, Inc. | MISSOURI
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of stations to be exchanged			1
Urban One, Inc. | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of stations to be exchanged			1
Urban One, Inc. | PENNSYLVANIA
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of stations to be exchanged			1

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ASSETS HELD FOR SALE - Assets Held for sale (Details) - Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Net property and equipment	$ 528	$ 4,686
Radio broadcasting licenses	0	16,744
Operating lease right-of-use assets	0	1,292
Operating lease liabilities	0	(1,315)
Net assets held for sale	$ 528	$ 21,407

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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - Dividend Equivalent Liability (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Short-term	$ 212	$ 437
Long-term	101	477
Total	$ 313	$ 914

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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Non-cash compensation expense recognized	$ 4,428	$ 1,945	$ 9,780	$ 6,168
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of shares purchased (in shares)			39	166
Non-cash compensation expense recognized			$ 21	$ 43

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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - Share Repurchase Program (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) shares
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Common stock repurchase (in shares) | shares	0
Available for future share repurchases | $	$ 41.6

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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - Shareholder Rights Agreement (Details)	Apr. 20, 2020 right $ / shares
Common Class A
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Par Value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01
Common Class B
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Par Value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01
Class A Right
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number stock purchase rights | right	1
Purchase price (in dollars per share)	$ 6.06
Class B Right
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number stock purchase rights | right	1
Purchase price (in dollars per share)	$ 6.06

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CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS - (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 13, 2021 USD ($) uSDollarPerPerformance
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Entertainment, license agreement for program material, increasing minimum annual fee per channel, amount | $	$ 1
Subscription
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Entertainment, license agreement for program material, increasing royalty rate per performance	0.0026
Nonsubscription
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Entertainment, license agreement for program material, increasing royalty rate per performance	0.0021

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) - Subsequent Event	Oct. 20, 2021 USD ($)
Additional 2027 Notes
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	$ 45,000,000
WideOrbit
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Purchase price	$ 40,000,000