Effective July 1, 2024, with the realignment of our operations and reassignment of certain responsibilities, certain costs that were previously included as corporate expenses, primarily salaries, are now included in direct operating expenses and in selling, general and administrative expenses.
Effective July 1, 2024, with the realignment of our operations and reassignment of certain responsibilities, certain costs that were previously included as corporate expenses, primarily salaries, are now included in direct operating expenses and in selling, general and administrative expenses. Direct Operating Expenses.
However, we have operations in countries other than the United States, primarily related to our advertising technology & services operations, and expect a portion of our future revenues will be denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, primarily the Euro.
However, we have operations in countries other than the United States, primarily related to our advertising technology & services operations, and we expect a portion of our future revenues will be denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, primarily the Euro.
We have concluded that we are the principal in the transaction and therefore recognize revenue on a gross basis, because we (i) are responsible for fulfillment of the contract, including customer support, resolving customer complaints, and accepting responsibility for the quality or suitability of 32 the product or service; (ii) have pricing discretion over the transaction; and (iii) carry inventory risk for all inventory purchased regardless of whether we are able to collect on a transaction.
We have concluded that we are the principal in the transaction and therefore recognize revenue on a gross basis, because we (i) are responsible for fulfillment of the contract, including customer support, resolving customer complaints, and accepting responsibility for the quality or suitability of the product or service; (ii) have pricing discretion over the transaction; and (iii) carry inventory risk for all inventory purchased regardless of whether we are able to collect on a transaction.
The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2024 was different from our statutory rate due to foreign and state taxes, changes in valuation allowances on deferred tax assets, non deductible executive compensation, changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration 25 liability, capital loss on disposal of subsidiaries, changes in uncertain tax benefits, worthless stock deduction, and goodwill impairment.
The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2024 was different from our statutory rate due to foreign and state taxes, changes in valuation allowances on deferred tax assets, non deductible executive compensation, changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration liability, capital loss on disposal of subsidiaries, changes in uncertain tax benefits, worthless stock deduction, and goodwill impairment.
This initiative focuses on evaluating and monitoring the cybersecurity practices of our vendors, service providers, and business partners to mitigate potential supply chain risks . Additionally, our incident response plan has been enhanced to support swift detection, 19 containment, and remediation of cybersecurity incidents, ensuring operational continuity and minimal disruption with the addition of an incident response retainer.
This initiative focuses on evaluating and monitoring the cybersecurity practices of our vendors, service providers, and business partners to mitigate potential supply chain risks . Additionally, our incident response plan has been enhanced to support swift detection, containment, and remediation of cybersecurity incidents, ensuring operational continuity and minimal disruption with the addition of an incident response retainer.
We do not have any majority-owned subsidiaries or any interests in or relationships with any variable-interest entities that are not included in our consolidated financial statements. 30 Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Accounting Estimates Critical accounting policies are defined as those that are the most important to the accurate portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations.
We do not have any majority-owned subsidiaries or any interests in or relationships with any variable-interest entities that are not included in our consolidated financial statements. Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Accounting Estimates Critical accounting policies are defined as those that are the most important to the accurate portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations.
The income approach estimates fair value based on the estimated future cash flows of each market cluster that a hypothetical buyer would expect to generate, discounted by an estimated weighted-average cost of capital that reflects current market conditions, which reflect the overall 31 level of inherent risk.
The income approach estimates fair value based on the estimated future cash flows of each market cluster that a hypothetical buyer would expect to generate, discounted by an estimated weighted-average cost of capital that reflects current market conditions, which reflect the overall level of inherent risk.
The multiples are derived from comparable publicly-traded companies with similar operating and investment characteristics to our reporting units. The market approach requires us to make a series of assumptions, such as selecting comparable companies and comparable transactions and transaction premiums.
The multiples are derived from comparable publicly-traded companies with 34 similar operating and investment characteristics to our reporting units. The market approach requires us to make a series of assumptions, such as selecting comparable companies and comparable transactions and transaction premiums.
Foreign Currency We have foreign currency risks related to our revenue and operating expenses denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Historically, our revenues have primarily been denominated in U.S. dollars, and the majority of our current revenues continue to be, and are expected to remain, denominated in U.S. dollars.
Foreign Currency We have certain foreign currency risks related to our revenue and operating expenses denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Historically, our revenues have primarily been denominated in U.S. dollars, and the majority of our current revenues continue to be, and are expected to remain, denominated in U.S. dollars.
As a result, we conducted a thorough review of our digital strategy, operations and cost structure, and during the second quarter of 2024 made the decision to dispose of the operations of EGP, our digital commercial partnerships business, which was completed during the second quarter of 2024.
As a result, we conducted a thorough review of our digital strategy, operations and cost structure, and during the second quarter of 2024 made the decision to dispose of the operations of EGP, our then digital commercial partnerships business, which was completed during the second quarter of 2024.
The sale of the EGP business has allowed us to focus our operations on the products and services we sell instead of the type of advertising medium in which we sell them, which had been our historic operational approach.
The sale of the EGP business allowed us to focus our operations on the products and services we sell instead of the type of advertising medium in which we sell them, which had been our historic operational approach.
Our borrowings bear interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof from the date when made at a rate per annum equal to either: (i) the Term SOFR (as defined in the 2023 Credit Agreement) plus a margin between 2.50% and 3.00%, depending on the Total Net Leverage Ratio (as defined in the 2023 Credit Agreement) or (ii) the Base Rate (as defined in the 2023 Credit Agreement) plus a margin between 1.50% and 2.00%, depending on the Total Net Leverage Ratio.
Our borrowings bear interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof from the date when made at a rate per annum equal to either: (i) the Term SOFR (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement) plus a margin between 2.50% and 3.00%, depending on the Total Net Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement) or (ii) the Base Rate (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement) plus a margin between 1.50% and 2.00%, depending on the Total Net Leverage Ratio.
Our future dividend policy, including the amount of any dividend, will depend on factors considered relevant in the discretion of the Board of Directors, which may include, among other things, our earnings, capital requirements and overall financial condition. In addition, the 2023 Credit Agreement places certain restrictions on our ability to pay dividends on any class of our common stock.
Our future dividend policy, including the amount of any dividend, will depend on factors considered relevant in the discretion of the Board of Directors, which may include, among other things, our earnings, capital requirements and overall financial condition. In addition, the Amended Credit Agreement places certain restrictions on our ability to pay dividends on any class of our common stock.
We anticipate that our capital expenditures will be approximately $8.0 million during the full year 2025. The amount of our anticipated capital expenditures may change based on future changes in business plans and our financial condition and general economic conditions. We expect to fund capital expenditures with cash on hand and net cash flow from operations.
We anticipate that our capital expenditures will be approximately $8.0 million during the full year 2026. The amount of our anticipated capital expenditures may change based on future changes in business plans and our financial condition and general economic conditions. We expect to fund capital expenditures with cash on hand and net cash flow from operations.
The CISO provides periodic updates to management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, ensuring that cybersecurity remains a key focus of our risk management framework. Our incident response protocols are structured to provide clear escalation pathways for cybersecurity incidents, ensuring that appropriate leadership is engaged in a timely manner to coordinate an effective response.
The CIO provides periodic updates to management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, ensuring that cybersecurity remains a key focus of our risk management framework. Our incident response protocols are structured to provide clear escalation pathways for cybersecurity incidents, ensuring that appropriate leadership is engaged in a timely manner to coordinate an effective response.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors receives periodic reports from executive management and external cybersecurity advisors on our security initiatives, emerging threats and risk mitigation efforts. Day-to-day management of our cybersecurity program is led by our Chief Information Security Officer, or CISO, who is responsible for overseeing information security policies, threat mitigation strategies, and compliance initiatives.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors receives periodic reports from executive management and external cybersecurity advisors on our security initiatives, emerging threats and risk mitigation efforts. Day-to-day management of our cybersecurity program is led by our Chief Information Officer, who is responsible for overseeing information security policies, threat mitigation strategies, and compliance initiatives.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion of our consolidated results of operations and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 and consolidated financial condition as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this annual report on Form 10-K.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion of our consolidated results of operations and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 and consolidated financial condition as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this annual report on Form 10-K.
The effect of an immediate and hypothetical 10% adverse change in foreign exchange rates on foreign-denominated accounts receivable at December 31, 2024 would not be material to our consolidated results of operations or overall financial condition. Our operating expenses are primarily denominated in U.S. dollars.
The effect of an immediate and hypothetical 10% adverse change in foreign exchange rates on foreign-denominated accounts receivable at December 31, 2025 would not be material to our consolidated results of operations or overall financial condition. Our operating expenses are primarily denominated in U.S. dollars.
PROPERTIES Our corporate headquarters and main operational offices for our audio segment are located in Burbank, California. We lease approximately 12,000 square feet of space in the building housing our corporate headquarters under a lease that expires February 28, 2026. Our corporate headquarters and main operational offices for our audio segment were previously located in Santa Monica, California.
PROPERTIES Our corporate headquarters and main operational offices for our audio segment are located in Burbank, California. We lease approximately 12,000 square feet of space in the building housing our corporate headquarters under a lease that expires February 28, 2027. Our corporate headquarters and main operational offices for our audio segment were previously located in Santa Monica, California.
Under this share repurchase program, we are authorized to purchase shares of our Class A common stock from time to time through open market purchases or negotiated purchases, subject to market conditions and other factors. We did not repurchase any shares of our Class A common stock during 2024.
Under this share repurchase program, we are authorized to purchase shares of our Class A common stock from time to time through open market purchases or negotiated purchases, subject to market conditions and other factors. We did not repurchase any shares of our Class A common stock during 2025.
Media Index. This graph assumes $100 was invested in each of our Class A Common Stock, the S&P 500 Index, the S&P Broadcasting & Cable TV Index and the Dow Jones U.S. Media Index, as of the market close on December 31, 2019.
Media Index. This graph assumes $100 was invested in each of our Class A Common Stock, the S&P 500 Index, the S&P Broadcasting & Cable TV Index and the Dow Jones U.S. Media Index, as of the market close on December 31, 2020.
The income approach requires us to make a series of assumptions, such as discount rates, revenue projections, profit margin projections and terminal value multiples. We estimate the discount rates on a blended rate of return considering both debt and equity for comparable publicly-traded companies in the television, radio and digital media industries.
The income approach requires us to make a series of assumptions, such as discount rates, revenue projections, profit margin projections and terminal values. We estimate the discount rates on a blended rate of return considering both debt and equity for comparable publicly-traded companies in the television, radio and digital media industries.
Changes in Internal Control There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
Changes in Internal Control There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
Performance Graph The following graph, which was produced by S&P Global Market Intelligence, depicts our performance for the period from December 31, 2019 through December 31, 2024, as measured by total stockholder return calculated on a dividend reinvestment basis, on our Class A common stock, compared with the total return of the S&P 500 Index, the S&P Broadcasting & Cable TV Index and the Dow Jones U.S.
Performance Graph The following graph, which was produced by S&P Global Market Intelligence, depicts our performance for the period from December 31, 2020 through December 31, 2025, as measured by total stockholder return calculated on a dividend reinvestment basis, on our Class A common stock, compared with the total return of the S&P 500 Index, the S&P Broadcasting & Cable TV Index and the Dow Jones U.S.
As of December 31, 2024, we have repurchased a total of 1.8 million shares of our Class A common stock under the share repurchase program for an aggregate purchase price of $11.3 million, or an average price per share of $6.43. All such repurchased shares were retired as of December 31, 2024. I TEM 6. RESERVED 22 I TEM 7.
As of December 31, 2025, we have repurchased a total of 1.8 million shares of our Class A common stock under the share repurchase program for an aggregate purchase price of $11.3 million, or an average price per share of $6.43. All such repurchased shares were retired as of December 31, 2025. I TEM 6. RESERVED 27 I TEM 7.
MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES Market Information Our Class A common stock has been listed and traded on The New York Stock Exchange since August 2, 2000 under the symbol “EVC.” As of March 3, 2025, there were approximately 153 holders of record of our Class A common stock.
MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES Market Information Our Class A common stock has been listed and traded on The New York Stock Exchange since August 2, 2000 under the symbol “EVC.” As of March 2, 2026, there were approximately 152 holders of record of our Class A common stock.
As a result of the sale of our EGP business, effective July 1, 2024, we have realigned our operating segments into two segments – media and advertising technology & services – consistent with our current operational and management structure, as well as the basis that is now used for internal management reporting and how our CEO evaluates our business.
As a result of the sale of our EGP business, effective July 1, 2024, we realigned our operating segments into two segments – media and ATS – consistent with our current operational and management structure, as well as the basis that is now used for internal management reporting and how our CEO evaluates our business.
The disposition of our EGP business, the largest business unit of what was then our digital segment, will have a material effect on our results of operations in that total revenue from our advertising technology & services operations, and consolidated revenue, will 27 be, and is expected to remain, significantly lower than it was prior to the disposition of our EGP business.
The disposition of our EGP business, the largest business unit of what was then our digital segment, has had, and will continue to have, a material effect on our results of operations in that total revenue from our advertising technology & services operations, and consolidated revenue, has been, and is expected to remain, significantly lower than it was prior to the disposition of our EGP business.
Selling, general and administrative expenses in our media segment increased to $42.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $36.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to an increase of $4.3 million in salaries and other employee benefits, and an increase of $3.1 million in corporate expenses due to the realignment of our operations as noted above.
Selling, general and administrative expenses in our media segment increased to $44.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $42.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to an increase of $1.0 million in salaries and other employee benefits, and an increase of $1.3 million in expenses due to the realignment of our operations as noted above.
An intangible asset is determined to have an indefinite useful life when there are no legal, regulatory, contractual, competitive, economic or any other significant factors that may limit the period over which the asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to future cash flows.
Indefinite Life Intangible Assets We believe that our broadcast licenses are indefinite life intangible assets. An intangible asset is determined to have an indefinite useful life when there are no legal, regulatory, contractual, competitive, economic or any other significant factors that may limit the period over which the asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to future cash flows.
As a result of the change in fair value of the contingent consideration, primarily related to earnouts of certain past acquisitions, we recognized income of $0.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, and an expense of $0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Impairment.
Change in fair value of contingent consideration. As a result of the change in fair value of the contingent consideration, primarily related to earnouts of certain past acquisitions, we recognized income of $0.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Impairment.
If the SOFR were to increase by a hypothetical 100 basis points, or one percentage point, from its December 31, 2024 level, our annual interest expense would increase and cash flow from operations would decrease by $1.9 million based on the outstanding balance of our term loan as of December 31, 2024.
For example, if the SOFR were to increase or decrease by a hypothetical 100 basis points, or one percentage point, from its December 31, 2025 level, our annual interest expense would increase or decrease, respectively, and cash flow from operations would decrease or increase, respectively, by $1.7 million based on the outstanding balance of our term loan as of December 31, 2025.
We currently believe that our cash position is capable of meeting our operating and capital expenses and debt service requirements for at least the next twelve months from the issuance of this report.
We currently believe that our cash position is sufficient to meet our operating and capital expenses and debt service requirements for at least the next twelve months from the issuance of this report.
In general, most of our media operations face declining audiences, which we believe is present across the broadcast industry, competitive factors with the other major Spanish-language broadcasters, and changing demographics and preferences of audiences, particularly younger audiences, in terms of the media they prefer to view, including streaming and social media.
Most of our broadcast stations face declining audiences, which we believe is the situation across the industry, competitive factors with the other major Spanish-language broadcasters, and changing demographics and preferences of audiences, particularly younger audiences, in terms of the media they prefer to consume, including streaming and social media.
Commitments and Contractual Obligations Our material contractual obligations at December 31, 2024 which are not reflected as liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets include media research and ratings providers, to provide television and radio audience measurement services, of approximately $34.0 million, and other amounts consist primarily of obligations for software licenses utilized by our sales team of approximately $5.5 million.
Commitments and Contractual Obligations Our material contractual obligations at December 31, 2025 which are not reflected as liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets include media research and ratings providers, to provide television and radio audience measurement services, of approximately $25.2 million, and other amounts consist primarily of obligations for software licenses utilized by our sales team of approximately $3.6 million.
Our net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $364.9 million. Of this amount, revenue generated by our media segment accounted for approximately 61%, and revenue generated by our advertising technology & services segment accounted for approximately 39% of total revenue. See "Item 1.
Our net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $447.6 million. Of this amount, revenue generated by our media segment accounted for approximately 39%, and revenue generated by our advertising technology & services segment accounted for approximately 61% of total revenue. See "Item 1.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $62.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $49.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $66.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $62.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
We believe that our position is strengthened by cash and cash equivalents on hand, in the amount of $95.9 million, and available for sale marketable securities in the additional amount of $4.7 million, as of December 31, 2024. Our liquidity is not materially affected by the amounts held in accounts outside the United States.
We believe that our position is strengthened by cash and cash equivalents on hand, in the amount of $59.4 million, and available for sale marketable securities in the additional amount of $3.8 million, as of December 31, 2025. Our liquidity is not materially affected by the amounts held in accounts outside the United States.
Significant non-cash items for the year ended December 31, 2024 included impairment charges of $110.7 million, the loss on sale related to our former EGP business of $45.2 million, depreciation and amortization expense of $20.8 million, non-cash stock based compensation of $13.8 million, income related to the change in fair value of contingent consideration of $13.2 million, deferred income taxes of $10.3 million, and income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest of $2.8 million.
Significant non-cash items for the year ended December 31, 2024 included impairment charges of $110.7 million, the loss on sale related to our former EGP business of $45.2 million, depreciation and amortization expense of $20.8 million, non-cash stock based compensation of $13.8 million, income related to the change in fair value of contingent consideration of $13.2 million, deferred income taxes of $10.3 million, and income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest of $2.8 million. 33 Net cash flow used in investing activities was $6.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $26.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, we incurred an impairment charge of $61.2 million, of which $43.3 million was related to goodwill impairment and $17.9 million was related to certain FCC licenses in our media segment.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, we incurred impairment charges of $61.2 million, of which $43.3 million was related to goodwill impairment and $17.9 million was related to certain FCC licenses in our media segment. Loss on lease abandonment.
We anticipate that these changes in viewer habits will persist at least for the foreseeable future and possibly permanently. Additionally, we have previously noted a trend for advertising to move increasingly from traditional media, such as television and radio, to new media, such as digital media, and we expect this trend will also continue.
Additionally, we have previously noted a trend for advertising to move increasingly from traditional media, such as television and radio, to new media, such as digital media, and we expect this trend will also continue at least for the foreseeable future and possibly permanently.
While we believe that none of these new technologies and services can completely replace local broadcast stations due to the element of localism that broadcasting offers, the challenges we face in our broadcast operations from new technologies and services will continue to require attention from management.
While we believe that none of these new technologies and services can completely replace local broadcast stations due to the element of localism that traditional broadcasting offers, the challenges we face in our broadcast operations from new technologies and services will persist and continue to present significant challenges, requiring attention, adaptability and action from management.
Prior to the sale of the EGP business, for financial reporting purposes we reported in three segments – digital, television and audio, based on the type of medium in which we sold advertising.
Prior to the sale of the EGP business, for financial reporting purposes we reported in three segments – digital, television and audio, based on the type of medium in which we sold advertising. Our digital segment was the largest segment in terms of revenue and our EGP business was the largest component of our digital segment.
We are also exposed to market risk from changes in the base rates on our 2023 Credit Facility. 33 Interest Rates As of December 31, 2024, we had $187.8 million of variable rate bank debt outstanding under our 2023 Credit Facility.
We are also exposed to market risk from changes in the base rates on our Credit Facility. Interest Rates As of December 31, 2025, we had $167.7 million of variable rate bank debt outstanding under our Credit Facility.
The remaining parts of our EGP business, Jack of Digital and Adsmurai, were each sold back to their respective founders in separate transactions during the second quarter of 2024.
The remaining parts of our EGP business, Jack of Digital and Adsmurai, were each sold back to their respective founders in separate transactions during the second quarter of 2024. See Note 2 to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
The disc ussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations for 2024 compared to 2023 appears below. As a smaller reporting company, we have chosen to omit the discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations for 2023 compared to 2022.
The disc ussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations for 2025 compared to 2024 appears below. As a smaller reporting company, we have chosen to omit the discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations for 2024 compared to 2023. OVERVIEW We are a global media and advertising technology company.
Foreign currency loss. We had a foreign currency loss of $0.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to a foreign currency loss of $2.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Foreign currency gains and losses are primarily due to currency fluctuations that affect our operations located outside the United States. Other operating (gain) loss.
We had a foreign currency loss of $0.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to a foreign currency loss of $0.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Foreign currency gains and losses are primarily due to currency fluctuations that affect our operations located outside the United States. Interest Expense, net.
This increase was primarily due to an increase of $18.8 million in broadcast advertising revenue, driven by political advertising revenue, an increase of $8.7 million in digital advertising revenue, and an increase of $2.2 million in other revenue, partially offset by a decrease of $1.3 million in spectrum usage rights revenue and a decrease of $2.7 million in retransmission consent revenue.
This decrease was primarily due to a decrease of $39.8 million in 31 broadcast advertising revenue, a decrease of $4.4 million in retransmission consent revenue, a decrease of $0.7 million in spectrum usage rights revenue, and a decrease of $2.0 million in other revenue, partially offset by an increase of $1.6 million in digital advertising revenue.
Net cash flow used in financing activities was $57.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $64.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Net cash flow used in financing activities was $41.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $57.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
In June 2024, we made an additional prepayment of $10.0 million, of which $4.9 million was a mandatory prepayment as a result of the EGP disposition. The prepayment was applied to the quarterly principal payments in 2025 under the Term A Facility.
In June 2024, we made an additional prepayment of $10.0 million under our Credit Facility, of which $4.9 million was a mandatory prepayment as a result of the EGP disposition. In June 2025, we made an additional prepayment of $10.0 million under our Credit Facility.
Realized gain (loss) on marketable securities. We recorded a realized loss on marketable securities of $0.1 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. Income Tax Expense or Benefit. Income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $4.1 million.
We recorded a realized loss on marketable securities of $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Income Tax Expense or Benefit. Income tax benefit for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $18.0 million.
In addition, currency fluctuations or a weakening U.S. dollar can increase the amount of operating expense of our international operations, which are primarily related to our advertising technology & services operations.
In addition, certain of our operating expenses are denominated in the currencies of the countries in which our operations are located, primarily Spain, which uses the Euro. Currency fluctuations or a weakening U.S. dollar can increase the amount of operating expense of our international operations, which are primarily related to our advertising technology & services operations.
We have previously noted a trend on a global basis in our advertising technology & services operations whereby revenue is shifting more to programmatic revenue. As a result, advertisers are demanding more efficiency and lower cost from intermediaries like us. In response to this trend, we have been offering our programmatic purchasing platform, Smadex, to advertisers.
We have previously noted a trend on a global basis in our ATS operations whereby advertisers are demanding more efficiency and lower cost from intermediaries like us. In response to this general trend, we have been offering our programmatic purchasing platform, Smadex, to advertisers, which lowers cost to our advertising customers.
This increase was primarily attributable to an increase of $6.8 million in selling, general and administrative expenses in our media segment and an increase of $6.3 million in selling, general and administrative expenses in our advertising technology & services segment. Depreciation and Amortization.
This increase was primarily due to an increase of $1.2 million in selling, general and administrative expenses in our media segment, and an increase of $2.7 million in selling, general and administrative expenses in our advertising technology & services segment. Depreciation and Amortization.
Credit Facility On March 17, 2023, we entered into the 2023 Credit Facility, pursuant to the 2023 Credit Agreement, by and among us, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and the other financial institutions party thereto as Lenders (collectively, the “Lenders” and individually each a “Lender”).
Credit Facility On March 17, 2023, we entered into our Credit Facility, pursuant to the Original 2023 Credit Agreement, by and among us, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and the other financial institutions party thereto as Lenders (collectively, the “Lenders”). The Original 2023 Credit Agreement amended, restated and replaced in its entirety our previous credit agreement.
Direct Operating Expenses. Direct operating expenses increased to $136.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $113.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Direct operating expenses increased to $156.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $136.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Other than the foregoing commitments, legal contingencies incurred in the normal course of business and employment contracts for key employees, we do not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements or liabilities.
We have also entered into employment agreements with certain of our key employees, including our current Chief Executive Officer. Other than the foregoing commitments, legal contingencies incurred in the normal course of business and employment contracts for key employees, we do not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements or liabilities.
We leased approximately 38,000 square feet of space in the building housing our previous corporate headquarters under a lease that expires January 31, 2034. Our management decided to vacate the facility in February 2025 and cease making further lease payments.
We leased approximately 38,000 square feet of space in the building housing our previous corporate headquarters under 24 a lease that was due to expire January 31, 2034. Following a decision by our management, we vacated the facility in February 2025 and ceased making further lease payments.
To the extent that our then-current liquidity is insufficient to fund our business activities or if we do not remain in compliance with our financial covenants under the 2023 Credit Agreement, as a result of not achieving financial projections or otherwise, we may be required to take additional actions which could include seeking additional equity or debt financing in the future to satisfy capital requirements.
To the extent that our then-current liquidity is insufficient to fund our business activities or if we do not remain in compliance with our financial covenants under the Amended Credit Agreement, we may be required to seek additional equity or debt financing in the future to satisfy capital requirements.
Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when it is determined to be more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.
Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when it is determined to be more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the design and operating effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting based on the framework in “Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013)” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). 34 Our internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Our internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
This increase was primarily attributable to an increase of $14.1 million in direct operating expenses in our media segment and an increase of $9.0 million in direct operating expenses in our advertising technology & services segment. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.
This increase was primarily due to an increase of $21.9 million in direct operating expenses in our advertising technology & services segment, partially offset by a decrease of $1.4 million in direct operating expenses in our media segment. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.
Cost of revenue in our media segment increased to $16.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $11.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to the increase in digital advertising revenue. Direct operating expenses .
Cost of revenue in our media segment increased to $18.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $16.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to the increase in costs associated with the increase in digital advertising revenue and a decrease in gross margins. Direct operating expenses .
We recorded a loss on debt extinguishment of $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 due to prepayments totaling $20.0 million under our 2023 Credit Facility. We recorded a loss on debt extinguishment of $1.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 due to the refinancing of our previous credit facility with our 2023 Credit Facility.
We recorded a loss on debt extinguishment of $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 due to prepayments totaling $20.0 million under our Credit Facility. 30 Realized gain (loss) on marketable securities. We recorded a de minimis amount of realized gain on marketable securities for the year ended December 31, 2025.
We expect to have positive cash flow from operating activities for the 2025 year. The decrease in cash flow provided by operating activities was partially offset by increase in net changes in our working capital of $58.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $36.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The decrease in cash flow from operating activities was primarily due to a decrease in net changes in our working capital of positive $9.1 million for year ended December 31, 2025 compared to positive $58.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The increase was primarily due to increases in advertising revenue from Smadex and Adwake. Cost of revenue . Cost of revenue in our advertising technology & services segment increased to $85.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $66.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to the increase in digital advertising revenue.
Cost of revenue . Cost of revenue in our advertising technology & services segment increased to $165.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $85.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to costs associated with the increase in digital advertising revenue.
We evaluate the performance of our operating segments based on the following (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, % Change % Change 2024 2023 2022 2024 to 2023 2023 to 2022 Net Revenue Media $ 222,061 $ 196,268 $ 230,698 13 % (15 )% Advertising Technology & Services 142,887 100,775 93,292 42 % 8 % Consolidated 364,948 297,043 323,990 23 % (8 )% Cost of revenue Media 16,726 10,952 10,580 53 % 4 % Advertising Technology & Services 85,470 66,262 60,006 29 % 10 % Consolidated 102,196 77,214 70,586 32 % 9 % Direct operating expenses Media 110,988 96,925 94,742 15 % 2 % Advertising Technology & Services 25,274 16,306 14,578 55 % 12 % Consolidated 136,262 113,231 109,320 20 % 4 % Selling, general and administrative expenses Media 42,759 36,000 36,327 19 % (1 )% Advertising Technology & Services 20,109 13,761 10,661 46 % 29 % Consolidated 62,868 49,761 46,988 26 % 6 % Depreciation and amortization Media 12,891 11,975 13,661 8 % (12 )% Advertising Technology & Services 3,930 4,417 1,986 (11 )% 122 % Consolidated 16,821 16,392 15,647 3 % 5 % Segment operating profit (loss) Media 38,697 40,416 75,388 (4 )% (46 )% Advertising Technology & Services 8,104 29 6,061 * (100 )% Consolidated 46,801 40,445 81,449 16 % (50 )% Corporate expenses 37,498 50,294 49,404 (25 )% 2 % Change in fair value of contingent consideration (629 ) 821 (1,800 ) * * Impairment charge 61,220 13,267 1,600 361 % 729 % Foreign currency (gain) loss 692 1,950 1,244 (65 )% 57 % Other operating (gain) loss - 609 423 (100 )% 44 % Operating income (loss) (51,980 ) (26,496 ) 30,578 96 % (187 )% Interest expense (16,472 ) (16,833 ) (10,536 ) (2 )% 60 % Interest income 2,458 3,405 2,740 (28 )% 24 % Dividend income 10 35 20 (71 )% 75 % Realized gain (loss) on marketable securities (110 ) (93 ) (532 ) 18 % (83 )% Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment (91 ) (1,556 ) - (94 )% * Income (loss) before income taxes from continuing operations $ (66,185 ) $ (41,538 ) $ 22,270 59 % * Capital expenditures Media $ 7,089 $ 21,208 $ 6,975 Advertising Technology & Services 372 3,643 2,538 Consolidated $ 7,461 $ 24,851 $ 9,513 * Percentage not meaningful.
We evaluate the performance of our operating segments based on the following (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, % Change % Change 2025 2024 2023 2025 to 2024 2024 to 2023 Net Revenue Media $ 176,659 $ 222,061 $ 196,268 (20 )% 13 % Advertising Technology & Services 270,935 142,887 100,775 90 % 42 % Consolidated 447,594 364,948 297,043 23 % 23 % Cost of revenue Media 18,240 16,726 10,952 9 % 53 % Advertising Technology & Services 165,872 85,470 66,262 94 % 29 % Consolidated 184,112 102,196 77,214 80 % 32 % Direct operating expenses Media 109,583 110,988 96,925 (1 )% 15 % Advertising Technology & Services 47,219 25,274 16,306 87 % 55 % Consolidated 156,802 136,262 113,231 15 % 20 % Selling, general and administrative expenses Media 43,995 42,759 36,000 3 % 19 % Advertising Technology & Services 22,775 20,109 13,761 13 % 46 % Consolidated 66,770 62,868 49,761 6 % 26 % Depreciation and amortization Media 11,041 12,891 11,975 (14 )% 8 % Advertising Technology & Services 1,301 3,930 4,417 (67 )% (11 )% Consolidated 12,342 16,821 16,392 (27 )% 3 % Segment operating profit (loss) Media (6,200 ) 38,697 40,416 * (4 )% Advertising Technology & Services 33,768 8,104 29 317 % * Consolidated 27,568 46,801 40,445 (41 )% 16 % Corporate expenses 27,026 37,498 50,294 (28 )% (25 )% Change in fair value of contingent consideration — (629 ) 821 (100 )% * Impairment charge 55,380 61,220 13,267 (10 )% 361 % Loss on lease abandonment 25,191 — — * * Restructuring costs 2,813 — — * * Foreign currency (gain) loss 523 692 1,950 (24 )% (65 )% Other operating (gain) loss — — 609 * (100 )% Operating income (loss) (83,365 ) (51,980 ) (26,496 ) 60 % 96 % Interest expense (15,121 ) (16,472 ) (16,833 ) (8 )% (2 )% Interest income 2,286 2,458 3,405 (7 )% (28 )% Dividend income 9 10 35 (10 )% (71 )% Realized gain (loss) on marketable securities 7 (110 ) (93 ) * 18 % Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment (214 ) (91 ) (1,556 ) 135 % (94 )% Income (loss) before income taxes from continuing operations $ (96,398 ) $ (66,185 ) $ (41,538 ) 46 % 59 % Capital expenditures Media $ 6,597 $ 7,089 $ 21,208 Advertising Technology & Services 183 372 3,643 Consolidated $ 6,780 $ 7,461 $ 24,851 * Percentage not meaningful. 29 Asset information by segment is not reported because we do not use this measure to assess performance or make decisions to allocate resources Year Ended December 31, 2025 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2024 Consolidated Operations Net Revenue.
We had positive cash flow from operations of $74.7 million, $75.2 million and $78.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
We had net loss attributable to common stockholders of $79.2 million, $148.9 million and $15.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We had positive cash flow from operations of $10.6 million, $74.7 million and $75.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK General Market risk represents the potential loss that may affect our financial position, results of operations and/or cash flows due to adverse changes in the financial markets.
However, there can be no assurance that future inflation would not have an adverse impact on our operating results and financial condition . I TEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK General Market risk represents the potential loss that may affect our financial position, results of operations and/or cash flows due to adverse changes in the financial markets.
Direct operating expenses in our advertising technology & services segment increased to $25.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $16.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to an increase of $5.9 million in cloud infrastructure expenses and an increase of $3.1 million in salaries. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.
Direct operating expenses in our advertising technology & services segment increased to $47.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $25.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to an increase of $17.0 million in cloud infrastructure expenses, an increase of $4.5 million in salaries and bonus expense, and an increase of $0.4 million in other items which were individually immateri al.
The decrease in cash flow used in financing activities was primarily due to payments of contingent consideration of $15.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $35.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, distributions to noncontrolling interest of $1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $3.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, and payments of $1.8 million of debt issuance costs for the year ended December 31, 2023 as a result of the refinancing of our credit facility.
The decrease in cash flow used in financing activities was primarily due to payments of contingent consideration of $15.7 million and distributions to noncontrolling interest of $1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, which did not recur in the year ended December 31, 2025.
Net revenue increased to $364.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $297.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. This increase was primarily attributable to an increase of $25.8 million in advertising revenue from our media segment, and an increase of $42.1 million in advertising revenue from our advertising technology & services segment. Cost of revenue.
Net revenue increased to $447.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $364.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. This increase was primarily due to an increase of $128.0 million in net revenue from our advertising technology & services segment, partially offset by a decrease of $45.4 million in net revenue from our media segment.
For more information, see Item 1A, "Risk Factors", Note 10 to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, and the 2023 Credit Agreement itself, which is filed as an exhibit to this report. Consolidated EBITDA Consolidated EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to consolidated EBITDA is net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders.
For more information, see Item 1A, "Risk Factors", Note 9 to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, and the Amended Credit Agreement, which is filed as an exhibit to this report.
This decrease was primarily due to a decrease of $1.9 million in salaries and bonus expense, a decrease of $3.9 million in non-cash stock-based compensation, a decrease of $3.2 million in professional services expense, and a decrease of $4.8 million in corporate expenses due to the realignment of our operations from three to two segments, as noted above.
This decrease was primarily due to a decrease of $2.6 million in salaries, including a reduction in the base salary and cash bonus components of our three most senior executives' compensation, a decrease of $2.9 million in non-cash stock-based compensation, a decrease of $1.1 million in severance expense, a decrease of $1.3 million in audit fees and other professional service, a decrease of $0.7 million in rent expense, a decrease of $0.3 million in cloud expense, and a decrease of $1.5 million in corporate expenses due to the realignment of our operations as noted above.
We also lease certain facilities and broadcast equipment in the operation of our business. See Notes 8 and 20 to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. I TEM 3.
We also lease certain facilities and broadcast equipment in the operation of our business. See Notes 7 and 17 to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. I TEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS We are subject to various outstanding claims and other legal proceedings that may arise in the ordinary course of business.
The increase was offset by other items which were individually immaterial. Advertising Technology & Services Net Revenue. Net revenue in our advertising technology & services segment increased to $142.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 from $100.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The increase was partially offset by a decrease in rent expense of $1.0 million . Advertising Technology & Services Net Revenue. Net revenue in our advertising technology & services segment increased to $270.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $142.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Our advertising and technology services segment provides programmatic advertising and technology services through Smadex, our demand-side programmatic advertising purchasing platform, and Adwake, our performance-based media advertising agency. In 2024 we discontinued and divested a significant portion of Entravision’s operations, which largely consisted of a collection of acquisitions that had been completed prior to 2024.
Smadex is our demand-side platform, which uses proprietary AI to automate media buying. Adwake is our performance-based digital marketing agency. In 2024, we discontinued and divested a significant portion of our operations, which consisted primarily of several acquisitions that had been completed prior to 2024, and which operations comprised the majority of our former digital segment.
In evaluating our ability to realize net deferred tax assets, we consider all reasonably available evidence including our past operating results, tax strategies and forecasts of future taxable income. In considering these factors, we make certain assumptions and judgments that are based on the plans and estimates used to manage our business.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment. 35 In evaluating our ability to realize net deferred tax assets, we consider all reasonably available evidence including our past operating results, tax strategies and forecasts of future taxable income.
Cash Flow Net cash flow provided by operating activities was $74.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to net cash flow provided by operating activities of $75.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease in cash flow from operating activities was primarily due to a decrease in net income after adjusting for non-cash items.
Cash Flow Net cash flow provided by operating activities was $10.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to net cash flow provided by operating activities of $74.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangibles Subject to Amortization Depreciation and amortization of our long-lived assets is provided using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives.
The assumptions we make about cash flows after conversion are based on the performance of similar stations in similar markets and potential proceeds from the sale of the assets. Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangibles Subject to Amortization Depreciation and amortization of our long-lived assets is provided using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives.