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Release – Entravision Announces New Credit Facility

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03/20/2023

SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Entravision (NYSE: EVC), a leading global advertising solutions, media and technology company, today announced that on March 17, 2023 the Company entered into a new $275 million credit facility, consisting of a $200 million term loan A and a $75 million revolving credit facility. Led by Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and J.P. Morgan Chase, the new credit facility replaces the Company’s existing credit facility entered into on November 30, 2017.

“The closing of this facility in this volatile financial market is a testament to the continued financial strength of our Company,” said Chris Young, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Entravision. “Our new facility extends the maturity of Entravision’s outstanding debt, while at the same time increases the flexibility of our strong balance sheet. We remain well-capitalized as we continue to execute on our long-term strategic plan and show leadership in the global digital media industry.”

Entravision anticipates it will use the proceeds from the new credit facility to fund its working capital needs, acquisitions and other general corporate purposes. Additional details on the new credit facility are outlined in the company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About Entravision

Entravision is a leading global advertising solutions, media and technology company connecting brands to consumers by representing top platforms and publishers. Our dynamic portfolio includes digital, television and audio offerings. Digital, our largest revenue segment, comprises four business units: our digital sales representation business; Smadex, our programmatic ad purchasing platform; our branding and mobile performance solutions business; and our digital audio business. Through our digital sales representation business, we connect global media companies such as Meta, Twitter, TikTok and Spotify with advertisers in primarily emerging growth markets worldwide. Smadex is our mobile-first demand side platform, enabling advertisers to execute performance campaigns using machine learning. We also offer a branding and mobile performance solutions business, which provides managed services to advertisers looking to connect with global consumers, primarily on mobile devices, and our digital audio business provides digital audio advertising solutions for advertisers in the Americas. In addition to digital, Entravision has 49 television stations and is the largest affiliate group of the Univision and UniMás television networks. Entravision also manages 45 primarily Spanish-language radio stations that feature nationally recognized, Emmy award-winning talent. Shares of Entravision Class A Common Stock trade on the NYSE under ticker: EVC. Learn more about our offerings at entravision.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which are included in accordance with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results and performance in future periods to be materially different from any future results or performance suggested by the forward-looking statements in this press release. Although the company believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from these expectations, and the company disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements made by the company. From time to time, these risks, uncertainties and other factors are discussed in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Entravision

Investors:
Christopher T. Young
Interim Chief Executive Officer / Chief Financial Officer
310-447-3870

Kimberly Esterkin
Addo Investor Relations
evc@addo.com
310-829-5400

Source: Entravision

RCI Hospitality Holdings (RICK) – Baby Dolls and Chicas Locas Acquisition Closed

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Friday, March 17, 2023

With more than 60 units, RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the country’s leading company in adult nightclubs and sports bars/restaurants. Clubs in New York City, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Miami, Minneapolis, Denver, St. Louis, Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Louisville, and other markets operate under brand names such as Rick’s Cabaret, XTC, Club Onyx, Vivid Cabaret, Jaguars Club, Tootsie’s Cabaret, Scarlett’s Cabaret, Diamond Cabaret, and PT’s Showclub. Sports bars/restaurants operate under the brand name Bombshells Restaurant & Bar.

Joe Gomes, Managing Director – Generalist Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Acquisition. RCI Hospitality closed the previously announced acquisition of two Baby Dolls and three Chicas Locas nightclubs and their associated real estate in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston markets. The $65.5 million acquisition is expected to contribute approximately $11 million of adjusted EBITDA in the first year and, once expansion/renovation plans are completed, is expected to contribute $14-$16 million of adjusted EBITDA on an annual basis.

Financing Details. Payment consisted of: $25.0 million in cash, of which $10.0 million is being financed through a new unsecured bank line of credit; 10-year, 7% seller financing notes totaling $25.5 million; and 200,000 restricted shares of common stock of RCI valued at $16.0 million, subject to a lock-up, leak out agreement.


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Townsquare Media (TSQ) – Takes A Big Step To Return Capital To Shareholders

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Friday, March 10, 2023

Townsquare is a community-focused digital media and digital marketing solutions company with market leading local radio stations, principally focused outside the top 50 markets in the U.S. Our assets include a subscription digital marketing services business, Townsquare Interactive, providing website design, creation and hosting, search engine optimization, social media and online reputation management as well as other digital monthly services for approximately 26,800 SMBs; a robust digital advertising division, Townsquare IGNITE, a powerful combination of a) an owned and operated portfolio of more than 330 local news and entertainment websites and mobile apps along with a network of leading national music and entertainment brands, collecting valuable first party data, and b) a proprietary digital programmatic advertising technology stack with an in-house demand and data management platform; and a portfolio of 321 local terrestrial radio stations in 67 U.S. markets strategically situated outside the Top 50 markets in the United States. Our portfolio includes local media brands such as WYRK.com, WJON.com, and NJ101.5.com and premier national music brands such as XXLmag.com, TasteofCountry.com, UltimateClassicRock.com and Loudwire.com.

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Patrick McCann, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Strong Q4 results. The company reported Q4 revenue of $120.3 million, an increase of 8.8% from the prior year period, beating our estimate of $118.1 million by 1.8%. Adj. EBITDA of $28.4 million grew by 11% from the same period last year and beat our estimate of $28 million by 1.4%. Digital advertising grew $5.2 million to $36.8 million, up 16.3% from the prior year period.

Soft start to the year. Management guided Q1 revenue to be flat to modestly higher from the year earlier in the range of $100 million to $102 million. Adj. EBITDA to be down yoy in the range of $17.5 million to $18.5 million. National advertising is pacing down 30% in Q1, a decline of $3 million from prior year quarter, with sports accounting for 66%. Its Interactive business has softened and is pacing flat revenues in Q1, while digital advertising is pacing up 12% to 14%.


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Entravision Communications (EVC) – Its Digital Businesses On A Roll

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Friday, March 10, 2023

Entravision Communications Corporation is a diversified Spanish-language media company utilizing a combination of television and radio operations to reach Hispanic consumers across the United States, as well as the border markets of Mexico. Entravision owns and/or operates 53 primary television stations and is the largest affiliate group of both the top-ranked Univision television network and Univision’s TeleFutura network, with television stations in 20 of the nation’s top 50 Hispanic markets. The Company also operates one of the nation’s largest groups of primarily Spanish-language radio stations, consisting of 48 owned and operated radio stations.

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Patrick McCann, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Strong Q4 results. The company reported quarterly revenue of $296.3 million, up 27% from the prior year period, surpassing our estimate of $265.4 million by 11.7%. Adj. EBITDA of $36.5 million increased 11% year over year and beat our estimate of $34.8 million by 5.1%. The quarter was driven by strong digital revenue growth of $52.6 million, up 30% year-over-year.

Capital allocation. The company announced a 100% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, from $0.025 per share to $0.05 per share. Given its favorable cash position of $ $110.7 million and robust free cash flow generation of $63.3 million in 2022, we expect the company to seek additional accretive acquisitions and comfortably pay the dividend. Notably, management highlighted a favorable pipeline of potential targets.


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Salem Media Group (SALM) – A Year Of Investing

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Thursday, March 09, 2023

Salem Media Group is America’s leading multimedia company specializing in Christian and conservative content, with media properties comprising radio, digital media and book and newsletter publishing. Each day Salem serves a loyal and dedicated audience of listeners and readers numbering in the millions nationally. With its unique programming focus, Salem provides compelling content, fresh commentary and relevant information from some of the most respected figures across the Christian and conservative media landscape.

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Patrick McCann, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Q4 beats expectations. The company reported revenue of $68.8 million, beating our estimate of $66.6 million by 3.3%. Adj. EBITDA of $7.3 million exceeded our estimate of $6 million by 21.3%. The favorable surprise in operating results was attributed to stronger than expected, high margin, political revenue of $2.1 million.

Favorable refinancing.  The company is issuing $44.7 million new 7.125% notes that mature in 2028 to replace its 6.75% notes due in 2024. The agreement would allow the company to access $4 million to pay down its revolver. The agreement is expected to close by the end of the month.


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Harte Hanks (HHS) – Anticipating Another Good year

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Wednesday, March 08, 2023

Harte Hanks (NASDAQ: HHS) is a leading global customer experience company whose mission is to partner with clients to provide them with CX strategy, data-driven analytics and actionable insights combined with seamless program execution to better understand, attract, and engage their customers. Using its unparalleled resources and award-winning talent in the areas of Customer Care, Fulfillment and Logistics, and Marketing Services, Harte Hanks has a proven track record of driving results for some of the world’s premier brands including Bank of America, GlaxoSmithKline, Unilever, Pfizer, HBOMax, Volvo, Ford, FedEx, Midea, Sony, and IBM among others. Headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts , Harte Hanks has over 2,500 employees in offices across the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific .

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Patrick McCann, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Solid Q4 & full year results. The company reported Q4 revenue of $54.8 million, up 5.4%,  and Adj. EBITDA of $5 million, in line with our estimates. Revenue growth was driven by fulfillment & logistics, which grew 34.4% from year earlier results. Full year revenue and Adj. EBITDA grew by 6% and 12%, respectively, a solid performance given the robust growth in 2021, where revenue and Adj. EBITDA grew by 10% and 467%, respectively. 

Slow start to 2023. The company faces a difficult comp in Q1 due to non-recurring customer care revenue and lower margin revenue mix in the seasonally light quarter. Notably, we are tweaking upward our Q1 adj. EBITDA estimate given a slightly higher margin expectation. 


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Release – Entravision Schedules Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Earnings Release And Conference Call

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03/07/2023

SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Entravision (NYSE: EVC), a leading global advertising solutions, media and technology company, announced that it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results after market close on Thursday, March 9, 2023. The Company will host a conference call that day at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the fourth quarter and full year 2022 results.

To access the conference call, please dial (844) 836-8739 (U.S.) or (412) 317-5440 (International) ten minutes prior to the start time. The call will also be available via live webcast on the investor relations portion of the Company’s website located at www.entravision.com.

If you cannot listen to the conference call at its scheduled time, there will be a replay available through Thursday, March 23, 2023 which can be accessed by dialing (844) 512-2921 (U.S.) or (412) 317-6671 (International) and entering the passcode 10176187. The webcast will also be archived on the Company’s website.

About Entravision

Entravision is a leading global advertising, media and ad-tech solutions company connecting brands to consumers by representing top platforms and publishers. Our dynamic portfolio includes digital, television and audio offerings. Digital, our largest revenue segment, is comprised of four business units: our digital sales representation business; Smadex, our programmatic ad purchasing platform; our branding and mobile performance solutions business; and our digital audio business. Through our digital sales representation business, we connect global media companies such as Meta, Twitter, TikTok and Spotify with advertisers in primarily emerging growth markets worldwide. Smadex is our mobile-first demand side platform, enabling advertisers to execute performance campaigns using machine learning. We also offer a branding and mobile performance solutions business, which provides managed services to advertisers looking to connect with global consumers, primarily on mobile devices, and our digital audio business provides digital audio advertising solutions for advertisers in the Americas. In addition to digital, Entravision has 49 television stations and is the largest affiliate group of the Univision and UniMás television networks. Entravision also manages 45 primarily Spanish-language radio stations that feature nationally recognized, Emmy award-winning talent. Shares of Entravision Class A Common Stock trade on the NYSE under ticker: EVC. Learn more about our offerings at entravision.com or connect with us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

For more information, please contact:

Christopher T. Young
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Entravision
310-447-3870

Kimberly Esterkin
Addo Investor Relations
310-829-5400
evc@addo.com

Source: Entravision

Codere Online (CDRO) – A More Focused Approach

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Monday, March 06, 2023

Codere Online refers, collectively, to Codere Online Luxembourg, S.A. and its subsidiaries. Codere Online launched in 2014 as part of the renowned casino operator Codere Group. Codere Online offers online sports betting and online casino through its state-of-the art website and mobile application. Codere currently operates in its core markets of Spain, Italy, Mexico, Colombia, Panama and the City of Buenos Aires (Argentina). Codere Online’s online business is complemented by Codere Group’s physical presence throughout Latin America, forming the foundation of the leading omnichannel gaming and casino presence in the region.

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Patrick McCann, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Strong Q4, better than expected. The company reported year-over-year Q4 net gaming revenue growth of 70% to €37.7 million, illustrated in Figure #1 Q4 Results. The quarterly revenue growth marked an acceleration compared with Q3 revenue growth of 54%. Notably, full-year net gaming revenue of €123 million was better than guidance of €115 million to €120 million.

Our forecast. We are forecasting revenue growth in 2023 to be 48% to €123.0 million, with an adj. EBITDA loss of €25.5 million.  In 2024, we are forecasting revenue of €166.0 million, representing 18% growth above our 2023 forecast. We expect the company to reach adj. EBITDA breakeven in mid-2024 and finish the year with positive adj. EBITDA of €1.5 million.


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Lee Enterprises (LEE) – Maintaining Its Favorable Cash Flow Outlook

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Friday, March 03, 2023

Lee Enterprises, Incorporated provides local news, information, and advertising primarily in midsize markets in the United States. It publishes 49 daily newspapers, as well as offers 300 weekly newspapers and specialty publications in 23 states. The company also provides online advertising and services; and online infrastructure and online publishing services for approximately 1,500 daily and weekly newspapers and shoppers. In addition, it offers commercial printing services. The company has a strategic alliance with Yahoo!, Inc. to provide its classified employment advertising customer base the opportunity to post job listings and other employment products on Yahoo!�s HotJobs national platform. Lee Enterprises, Incorporated was founded in 1890 and is based in Davenport, Iowa.

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Jacob Mutchler, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Slow start to the year. The company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $185 million and adj. EBITDA of $17.6 million, below expectations, illustrated in Figure #1 Q1 Results. The slow start to the fiscal year was the result of a print revenue decline 18% to $120 million. Digital increased a strong 17% to $65 million, and now accounts for a record 35% of total company revenue.

Right-sizing its business.  Given a weak print advertising environment, management announced that it implemented additional cost reductions, expected to result in $40 million of savings in FY 23, and $60 million in annualized savings going forward. Additionally, there is approximately $30 million in noncore assets that it will seek to monetize in FY 23.


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Codere Online (CDRO) – Expediting Its Profit Timeline

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Wednesday, March 01, 2023

Codere Online refers, collectively, to Codere Online Luxembourg, S.A. and its subsidiaries. Codere Online launched in 2014 as part of the renowned casino operator Codere Group. Codere Online offers online sports betting and online casino through its state-of-the art website and mobile application. Codere currently operates in its core markets of Spain, Italy, Mexico, Colombia, Panama and the City of Buenos Aires (Argentina). Codere Online’s online business is complemented by Codere Group’s physical presence throughout Latin America, forming the foundation of the leading omnichannel gaming and casino presence in the region.

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Patrick McCann, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Strong Q4, better than expected. The company reported year-over-year Q4 net gaming revenue growth of 70% to €37.7 million, illustrated in Figure #1 Q4 Results. The quarterly revenue growth marked an acceleration compared with Q3 revenue growth of 54%. Notably, full-year net gaming revenue of €123 million was better than guidance of €115 million to €120 million.

CEO change, strong management bench. The company announced that Moshe Edree will step down as CEO and begin serving as Executive Vice Chairman. Aviv Sher is assuming the role of CEO, having previously served as the company’s COO. Mr. Sher has worked in the industry for more than 15 years.


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Gray Television (GTN) – Not Anticipating The R Word

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Monday, February 27, 2023

Gray Television is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets in the United States. Our television stations serve 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. This portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station. We also own video program companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Honey, PowerNation Studios and Third Rail Studios.

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Patrick McCann, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Solid Q4. The company capped off a record Political revenue year with solid Q4 results. Revenue of $1.072 billion and Adj. EBITDA of $465 million compared favorably to our revenue forecast of $1.017 billion and our adj. EBITDA forecast of $397 million.

What recession? Management appears sanquine about the economic outlook for 2023 and its fundamentals. The company should benefit from favorable Retrans revenue growth from rate step-ups and contract renewals. Notably, 22% of the company’s MVPD contracts are up for renewal in Q1. Moreover, the company’s presence in small to medium sized markets means its advertising revenue is predominantly local, which has been less affected by the macroeconomic headwinds so far.


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E.W. Scripps (SSP) – Lowering Estimates On Weak National, Direct Response Ad Outlook

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Monday, February 27, 2023

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery, Laff and TrueReal. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Patrick McCann, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Slight miss in Q4. Q4 revenue of $680.9 million was in line with our estimate of $684 million. Adj. EBITDA of $208.2 million was 2.7% below our estimate of $214 million. Notably, Core advertising was down 11% in the quarter, which was primarily attributed to political advertising displacement.

Distribution revenue to bolster results. Management expects distribution revenue to grow in the low-teens percentage range for full year 2023 attributed to 75% of its subscribers to be renewed this year.


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Release – Entravision Announced As The Authorized Sales Partner Of Meta In Mongolia

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02/27/2023

SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Entravision (NYSE: EVC), a leading global advertising solutions, media and technology company, announced today that its Asia-based digital business unit has become the Authorized Sales Partner in Mongolia of Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

“This partnership reinforces our commitment to advertisers and their agencies to connect brands to consumers through local strategic support, creative expertise and relevant in-market training,” said Pieter-Jan de Kroon, Chief Executive Officer of Entravision Asia. “As we continue to expand our presence throughout Asia, we are thrilled to partner with Meta as their Authorized Sales Partner in Mongolia to equip and empower local businesses with the most advanced and effective advertising solutions.”

As an Authorized Sales Partner of Meta, Entravision will provide a dedicated local team, strategic direction, support, training, lines of credit and local billing to advertisers in the Mongolian market to enable them to meet their business objectives.

“Mongolia is an important country for Meta, and it is a priority for us to invest in the market and to be closer to the people and businesses here,” said Jordi Fornies, Managing Director of Emerging Markets for APAC at Meta. “As such, we are excited to introduce Entravision as Meta’s Authorized Sales Partner in Mongolia. With robust local expertise and insights, we can provide better support for businesses and agencies to help them to emerge from this challenging time stronger and further unlock their potential growth.”

About Entravision

Entravision is a leading global advertising, media and ad-tech solutions company connecting brands to consumers by representing top platforms and publishers. Our dynamic portfolio includes digital, television and audio offerings. Digital, our largest revenue segment, is comprised of four business units: our digital sales representation business; Smadex, our programmatic ad purchasing platform; our branding and mobile performance solutions business; and our digital audio business. Through our digital sales representation business, we connect global media companies such as Meta, Twitter, TikTok and Spotify with advertisers in primarily emerging growth markets worldwide. Smadex is our mobile-first demand side platform, enabling advertisers to execute performance campaigns using machine learning. We also offer a branding and mobile performance solutions business, which provides managed services to advertisers looking to connect with global consumers, primarily on mobile devices, and our digital audio business provides digital audio advertising solutions for advertisers in the Americas. In addition to digital, Entravision has 49 television stations and is the largest affiliate group of the Univision and UniMás television networks. Entravision also manages 45 primarily Spanish-language radio stations that feature nationally recognized, Emmy award-winning talent. Shares of Entravision Class A Common Stock trade on the NYSE under ticker: EVC. Learn more about our offerings at entravision.com or connect with us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which are included in accordance with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results and performance in future periods to be materially different from any future results or performance suggested by the forward-looking statements in this press release. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from these expectations, and the Company disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements made by the Company. From time to time, these risks, uncertainties and other factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Investors:
Christopher T. Young
Interim Chief Executive Officer
310-447-3870

Kimberly Esterkin
Addo Investor Relations
evc@addo.com
310-829-5400

Entravision Asia:
Pieter-Jan de Kroon
Chief Executive Officer
pieterjan@entravision.com
+65 9373 8090

Entravision Mongolia:
Erdenebayar Odkhuu
Country Manager, Mongolia
erdenebayar.o@entravision.com
+976 8816 9798

Source: Entravision