For personal use only 1 For personal use only 2 For personal use only OVERVIEW • • • • • • At our last shareholder AGM the Board discussed the programming investments being made as a result of the cost reductions implemented during 2011 Ten performed adequately until August with returning shows such as MasterChef, The Biggest Loser and Offspring combined with some strong US content such as Homeland and Modern Family providing a good foundation The Board undertook a $200 million capital raising in June to reduce debt and to allow for investment in new shows In the first quarter of FY13, the advertising market has continued to be weak and uncertain, and within that market, our execution has been poor In September the Board requested management to further review the cost base to improve EBITDA performance for FY13 and be in line with covenants To be prudent, the Board has decided to reduce Ten’s debt by $210 million by undertaking a capital raising of $230 million 3 For personal use only FINANCIAL RESULTS FY12 FY12 Divisional Results 2012 2011 Fav / (Unf) Television 728.0 851.8 (14.5%) Out of Home 137.2 148.5 (7.6%) Total Operating Revenue 865.2 1,000.3 (13.5%) Television 645.6 697.7 7.5% Out of Home 125.6 130.1 3.4% Total Expenses 771.2 827.8 6.8% 82.4 154.1 (46.5%) OPERATING REVENUE EXPENSES1 EBITDA1 Television Out of Home2 Total EBITDA (before non recurring items) 1 2 Before Non Recurring Items (NRI’s) of $11.4m (2011: $85.4m) Out of Home Cash EBITDA loss of $3.6m for FY 2012 (2011: Cash EBITDA $3.2m) 11.6 18.4 (36.9%) 94.0 172.5 (45.5%) 4 For personal use only CAPITAL RAISING OFFER 4 for 5 accelerated pro rata non-renounceable entitlement offer at $0.20 to raise $230 million (offer is fully underwritten) USE OF FUNDS To repay the USPP of $210 million due in March 2013 SHAREHOLDER SUPPORT Shareholders representing approximately a third of issued capital are pre-committed to participating IMPACT OF CAPITAL RAISING • On a pro-forma basis, post capital raising, Ten will have net cash of $45 million • Ten will have a $150m USPP debt due in Dec 2015 and a new working capital facility • Ten will have materially strengthened its capital structure, while implementing the operating initiatives 5 For personal use only TEN’S BOARD HAS CONTINUED TO FOCUS ON REDUCING COSTS AND DEBT Ten’s Television Cost Base (ex-selling) ($m) Ten’s Net Debt / (Net Cash) ($m) 637 595 416 ~560 FY11 FY12 FY13 guidance 263 FY11 FY12 (1) As at quarter ending November 2012, pro forma for capital raising (net of associated costs of approximately $5 million). (2) Pro forma for repayment of US$125 million (swapped into A$210 million) USPP due in March 2013. Note: Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. Drawn debt: 150(2) (45) Pro forma for $230m capital raising (1) 6 For personal use only REMUNERATION REPORT KEY ISSUES • Redundancy payments in accordance with contractual obligations • Individual Directors’ fees reduced by 10% from September 1, 2012 • No Short Term Incentive payments due to the company’s FY12 performance • Remuneration consultant hired to establish a new executive plan that will better align interests of executives and shareholders 7 For personal use only LOOKING FORWARD • The Board is determined that Ten must return to levels of adequate performance ―The Board is hopeful that viewers will re-engage with Ten, particularly in January and February when Ten’s schedule improves with returning shows ―The Board is hopeful that advertising clients will increase their support of Ten ―The Board is confident costs for FY13 will not exceed ~$560 million (6% reduction on FY12) • The Board is of the view that the television advertising market will remain short, resulting in ongoing limited visibility in forward ad bookings, and for this reason the Board is taking these prudent steps • The Board thanks staff, advertising clients and shareholders for their patience during this difficult period and for their ongoing support 8 For personal use only 9 For personal use only OPERATIONAL INITIATIVES • Improved content agreements with increased rights and reduced costs • Improved program development process • Focused media plan and marketing budget to support programming • Major new initiatives in place to reduce costs • Deals with major media agency groups for 2013 10 For personal use only FY12 IN REVIEW • Stringent cost control program continued and expanded • Television costs (excluding selling costs) down 6.6% or $42 million during FY12 • Strategic, Operating and News Review started in FY12 • Review does not impact investment in programming 11 For personal use only FY12 IN REVIEW • Ratings and revenue performance below expectations • TEN early evening: growth among 18 to 49s and 25 to 54s • TEN: #1 in daytime • ELEVEN and ONE: #1 digital channel combination in 18 to 49s and 25 to 54s • ONE: audience growth of more than 22% Source: OzTAM, 5 City Metro, weeks 7-48 2012 (excl. Easter & Olympics). Based on Consolidated to week 47, Overnight data in week 48. Growth based on Weeks 7-48, 2012 v 2011 (excl. Easter & Olympics), Overnight data for week 48 (2011 & 2012). Early Evening: 1700-2000, Mon-Fri, TEN primary. Daytime: 0900-1800, Mon-Fri. ONE’s growth: 1800-2230, Sun-Sat. Winning Digital Combination: 1800-2230, Sun-Sat. 12 For personal use only 13 For personal use only 14 For personal use only 15 For personal use only 16 For personal use only 17
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