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Beasley to Exchange KDWN-AM 720 AM/101.5 FM
For Audacy’s KXTE-FM 107.5 in Las Vegas
NAPLES, Fla., Oct. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beasley Media Group, LLC (Nasdaq: BBGI) (“Beasley” or the “Company”), a multi-platform media company, announced today that it entered into an asset exchange agreement with Audacy, Inc. (NYSE: AUD) whereby Beasley will exchange the radio station 720 AM KDWN-AM and the translator for 101.5 FM for Alternative 107.5 KXTE-FM, in Las Vegas.
As part of the agreement, longtime Las Vegas-based syndicated morning personalities Dave and Mahoney will continue to be heard weekdays from 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. on KXTE-FM under Beasley’s ownership.
The asset exchange highlights Beasley’s focus on premium local programming and content and is complementary to the Company’s four other radio stations and digital operations in Las Vegas, the 31st largest designated market in the country.
Commenting on the proposed transaction, Caroline Beasley, Chief Executive Officer said, “Throughout Beasley Broadcast Group’s 61-year history, we have actively managed our station portfolio with the goal of serving the communities where we operate with the best local programming and brands, diversifying our operations, managing risk and improving financial results. The agreement to exchange KDWN AM/FM translator for KXTE-FM addresses all of these strategic objectives and upon completion, will complement our Las Vegas market presence and content with five strong signals in the market.”
The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022 subject to Federal Communications Commission approval and other customary closing conditions.
About Beasley Broadcast Group
Celebrating its 61st anniversary this year, Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc., (www.bbgi.com) was founded in 1961 by George G. Beasley. Beasley Broadcast Group owns and operates 61 AM and FM stations in 15 large- and mid-size markets in the United States. Beasley radio stations reach approximately 20 million unique consumers weekly over-the-air, online and on smartphones and tablets, and millions regularly engage with the Company’s brands and personalities through digital platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, text, apps and email. For more information, please visit www.bbgi.com.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
Statements in this release that are “forward-looking statements” are based upon current expectations and assumptions, and involve certain risks and uncertainties within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words or expressions such as “believe,” “intends,” “expects,” “expected,” “anticipates” or variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Key risks are described in our reports filed with the SEC including in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers should note that forward-looking statements are subject to change and to inherent risks and uncertainties and may be impacted by several factors, including, but not limited to: external economic forces that could have a material adverse impact on our advertising revenues and results of operations; our radio stations may not be able to compete effectively in their respective markets for advertising revenues; our ability to successfully combine our business with Greater Media’s business (the “Merger”) and the potential for unexpected delays, costs, or liabilities relating to the integration of Greater Media; the incurrence of significant Merger-related fees and costs; the risk that the Merger may prevent us from acting on future opportunities to enhance stockholder value; we may not remain competitive if we do not respond to changes in technology, standards and services that affect our industry; audience acceptance of our content, particularly our radio programs; our substantial debt levels; our dependence on federally issued licenses subject to extensive federal regulation; the risk that our FCC broadcasting licenses and/or goodwill, including those assets recorded due to the Merger, could become impaired; the failure or destruction of the internet, satellite systems and transmitter facilities that we depend upon to distribute programming; disruptions or security breaches of our information technology infrastructure; actions by the FCC or new legislation affecting the radio industry; the fact that we are controlled by the Beasley family, which creates difficulties for any attempt to gain control of us; the effect of future sales of Class A common stock by the Beasley family or the former stockholders of Greater Media; and, the loss of key personnel.
Our actual performance and results could differ materially because of these factors and other factors discussed in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition” in our SEC filings, including but not limited to our Annual Report on Form 10-K or Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which can be obtained from the SEC, www.sec.gov, or our website, www.bbgi.com. All information in this release is as of the date of this press release, and we undertake no obligation to update the information contained herein to actual results or changes to our expectations.
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| Heidi Raphael Vice President of Corporate Communications Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. 239-263-5000 or email@bbgi.com | Joseph Jaffoni, Jennifer Neuman JCIR 212-835-8500 or bbgi@jcir.com |