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  • Entravision Communications Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2022 Results

    Entravision Communications Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2022 Results

    SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
    Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE: EVC), a leading global advertising solutions, media and technology company, today announced financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2022.

    Second Quarter 2022 Highlights

    • Record second quarter revenue
    • Net revenue up 24% over the prior-year quarter
    • Net income attributable to common stockholders up 8% over the prior-year quarter
    • Consolidated adjusted EBITDA up 26% over the prior-year quarter
    • Operating cash flow down 54% over the prior-year quarter
    • Free cash flow up 15% over the prior-year quarter
    • Quarterly cash dividend of $0.025 per share
    • Repurchased $4.1 million in shares during the second quarter

    “The second quarter marked yet another impressive performance for Entravision, with net revenues totaling $221.7 million, up 24% versus the prior year quarter. On a year to date basis, revenues increased even more significantly and were up 28% as compared to the first half of 2021,” said Walter Ulloa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Strength during the quarter was largely driven by the growth of our digital segment, where revenues improved 34% year-over-year. Our audio segment also contributed to the quarterly revenue increase. Of particular note, political ad spend was very strong during the second quarter, positioning us well in political advertising revenue for the remainder of the year, and further highlights the growing importance of the Hispanic voter in both local and national elections.”

    Mr. Ulloa continued, “Entravision is well positioned for continued growth. Our strong balance sheet and exceptional global team of industry-leading digital media and sales professionals provide us with the key components to succeed. At the same time, our continued focus on expense management will help drive our EBITDA, free cash flow and ability to provide consistent returns to shareholders.”

    Quarterly Cash Dividend

    The Company announced today that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend to shareholders of $0.025 per share on the Company’s Class A, Class B and Class U common stock, in an aggregate amount of approximately $2.1 million. The quarterly dividend will be payable on September 30, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 15, 2022, and the common stock will trade ex-dividend on September 14, 2022. The Company currently anticipates that future cash dividends will be paid on a quarterly basis; however, any decision to pay future cash dividends will be subject to approval by the Board.

    Share Repurchase Program

    During the second quarter the Company repurchased $4.1 million of its Class A common stock. As of the end of the second quarter 2022, the Company repurchased a total of $11.3 million shares of its Class A common stock under its $20 million share repurchase program.

    Investment in Jack of Digital

    The Company has finalized its strategic stake in Jack of Digital, a digital marketing services company that serves as the exclusive advertising sales partner of TikTok in Pakistan. With this investment, the Company enhances its presence in South Asia.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    This press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC Regulation G. The GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to each of these non-GAAP financial measures, and a table reconciling each of these non-GAAP financial measures to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is included beginning on page 10.

    Unaudited Financial Highlights (In thousands, except share and per share data)

    Three-Month Period

    Six-Month Period

    Ended June 30,

    Ended June 30,

    2022

    2021

    % Change

    2022

    2021

    % Change

    Net revenue

    $

    221,695

    $

    178,410

    24

    %

    $

    418,867

    $

    327,290

    28

    %

    Cost of revenue – digital (1)

    144,965

    109,030

    33

    %

    274,856

    193,786

    42

    %

    Operating expenses (2)

    47,371

    41,442

    14

    %

    91,233

    81,856

    11

    %

    Corporate expenses (3)

    8,520

    7,345

    16

    %

    17,244

    14,503

    19

    %

    Foreign currency (gain) loss

    993

    (309

    )

    *

    146

    277

    (47

    )%

    Consolidated adjusted EBITDA (4)

    22,481

    17,787

    26

    %

    40,594

    31,982

    27

    %

    Free cash flow (5)

    $

    14,256

    $

    12,420

    15

    %

    $

    28,583

    $

    25,449

    12

    %

    Net income (loss)

    $

    8,467

    $

    10,476

    (19

    )%

    $

    10,354

    $

    17,478

    (41

    )%

    Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest

    $

    $

    (2,612

    )

    (100

    )%

    $

    $

    (4,185

    )

    (100

    )%

    Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

    $

    8,467

    $

    7,864

    8

    %

    $

    10,354

    $

    13,293

    (22

    )%

    Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders, basic

    $

    0.10

    $

    0.09

    11

    %

    $

    0.12

    $

    0.16

    (25

    )%

    Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders, diluted

    $

    0.10

    $

    0.09

    11

    %

    $

    0.12

    $

    0.15

    (20

    )%

    Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic

    84,959,130

    85,188,182

    85,735,916

    85,115,310

    Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted

    86,985,817

    87,777,039

    87,803,178

    87,382,215

    (1)

    Consists primarily of the costs of online media acquired from third-party publishers. Media cost is classified as cost of revenue in the period in which the corresponding revenue is recognized.

    (2) 

    Operating expenses include direct operating and selling, general and administrative expenses. Included in operating expenses are $0.9 million and $0.3 million of non-cash stock-based compensation for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $1.9 million and $0.6 million of non-cash stock-based compensation for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

    (3)

    Corporate expenses include $1.7 million and $0.8 million of non-cash stock-based compensation for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $3.3 million and $1.6 million of non-cash stock-based compensation for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

    (4) 

    Consolidated adjusted EBITDA means net income (loss) plus gain (loss) on sale of assets, depreciation and amortization, non-cash impairment charge, non-cash stock-based compensation included in operating and corporate expenses, net interest expense, other operating gain (loss), gain (loss) on debt extinguishment, income tax (expense) benefit, equity in net income (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliate, non-cash losses, syndication programming amortization less syndication programming payments, revenue from the Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, spectrum incentive auction less related expenses, expenses associated with investments, EBITDA attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest, acquisitions and dispositions and certain pro-forma cost savings. We use the term consolidated adjusted EBITDA because that measure is defined in the agreement governing our current credit facility (“the 2017 Credit Facility”) and does not include gain (loss) on sale of assets, depreciation and amortization, non-cash impairment charge, non-cash stock-based compensation, net interest expense, other income (loss), gain (loss) on debt extinguishment, income tax (expense) benefit, equity in net income (loss) of nonconsolidated affiliate, non-cash losses, syndication programming amortization less syndication programming payments, revenue from FCC spectrum incentive auction less related expenses, expenses associated with investments, EBITDA attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest, acquisitions and dispositions and certain pro-forma cost savings.

    (5)

    Free cash flow is defined as consolidated adjusted EBITDA less cash paid for income taxes, net interest expense, capital expenditures and non-recurring cash expenses plus dividend income, and other operating gain (loss). Net interest expense is defined as interest expense, less non-cash interest expense relating to amortization of debt finance costs, and less interest income.

    Unaudited Financial Results (In thousands)

     

    Three-Month Period

     

    Ended June 30,

     

    2022

    2021

    % Change

    Net revenue

     

    $

    221,695

    $

    178,410

    24

    %

    Cost of revenue – digital (1)

     

    144,965

    109,030

    33

    %

    Operating expenses (1)

     

    47,371

    41,442

    14

    %

    Corporate expenses (1)

     

    8,520

    7,345

    16

    %

    Depreciation and amortization

     

    6,263

    5,074

    23

    %

    Change in fair value of contingent consideration

     

    976

    *

    Impairment charge

     

    112

    (100

    )%

    Foreign currency (gain) loss

     

    993

    (309

    )

    *

    Other operating (gain) loss

     

    (834

    )

    (523

    )

    59

    %

     

    Operating income (loss)

     

    13,441

    16,239

    (17

    )%

    Interest expense, net

     

    (1,612

    )

    (1,773

    )

    (9

    )%

    Dividend income

     

    11

    2

    450

    %

     

    Income (loss) before income taxes

     

    11,840

    14,468

    (18

    )%

    Income tax benefit (expense)

     

    (3,373

    )

    (3,992

    )

    (16

    )%

     

    Net income (loss)

     

    8,467

    10,476

    (19

    )%

    Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest

     

    (2,612

    )

    (100

    )%

    Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

     

    $

    8,467

    $

    7,864

    8

    %

    (1) Cost of revenue, operating expenses and corporate expenses are defined on page 2.

    Net revenue in the second quarter of 2022 totaled $221.7 million, up 24% from $178.4 million in the prior-year period. Of the overall increase, approximately $44.2 million was attributable to our digital segment and was primarily due to advertising revenue growth from our digital commercial partnerships business and our acquisitions of MediaDonuts and 365 Digital during the third and fourth quarters of 2021, respectively, both of which did not contribute to net revenue in the comparable period. In addition, of the overall increase, approximately $0.8 million was attributable to our audio segment primarily due to increases in local advertising revenue and political advertising revenue, partially offset by a decrease in national advertising revenue. The overall increase was partially offset by a decrease of approximately $1.7 million attributable to our television segment, primarily due to decreases in local and national advertising revenue, and a decrease in retransmission consent revenue. These decreases were mainly attributed to the expiration of our Univision and UniMás network affiliation agreements in Orlando, Tampa and Washington, D.C. on December 31, 2021. The decrease in our television segment was partially offset by increases in political advertising revenue and spectrum usage rights revenue.

    Cost of revenue in the second quarter of 2022 totaled $145.0 million, up 33% from $109.0 million in the prior-year period. The increase was primarily due to increased cost of revenue related to advertising revenue growth from our digital commercial partnerships business, and our acquisitions of MediaDonuts and 365 Digital during the third and fourth quarters of 2021, respectively, both of which did not incur cost of revenue for us in the comparable period.

    Operating expenses in the second quarter of 2022 totaled $47.4 million, up 14% from $41.4 million in the prior-year period. Of the overall increase, approximately $5.2 million was attributable to our digital segment and was primarily due to an increase in expenses associated with the increase in digital advertising revenue, an increase in salary expense and our acquisitions of MediaDonuts and 365 Digital during the third and fourth quarters of 2021, respectively, both of which did not incur operating expenses for us in the comparable period. In addition, of the overall increase in operating expenses, approximately $0.2 million was attributable to our television segment primarily due to an increase in salaries and bad debt expense, partially offset by a decrease in expenses associated with the decrease in local and national advertising revenue. Additionally, of the overall increase in operating expenses, approximately $0.5 million was attributable to our audio segment primarily due to an increase in expenses associated with the increase in advertising revenue.

    Corporate expenses in the second quarter of 2022 totaled $8.5 million, up 16% from $7.3 million in the prior-year period. The increase was primarily due to increases in non-cash stock-based compensation and salaries.

    Unaudited Financial Results (In thousands)

     

    Six-Month Period

     

    Ended June 30,

     

    2022

    2021

    % Change

    Net revenue

     

    $

    418,867

    $

    327,290

    28

    %

    Cost of revenue – digital (1)

     

    274,856

    193,786

    42

    %

    Operating expenses (1)

     

    91,233

    81,856

    11

    %

    Corporate expenses (1)

     

    17,244

    14,503

    19

    %

    Depreciation and amortization

     

    12,658

    10,258

    23

    %

    Change in fair value of contingent consideration

     

    6,076

    *

    Impairment charge

     

    1,438

    (100

    )%

    Foreign currency (gain) loss

     

    146

    277

    (47

    )%

    Other operating (gain) loss

     

    (953

    )

    (2,436

    )

    (61

    )%

     

    Operating income (loss)

     

    17,607

    27,608

    (36

    )%

    Interest expense, net

     

    (3,042

    )

    (3,350

    )

    (9

    )%

    Dividend income

     

    14

    4

    250

    %

     

    Income (loss) before income taxes

     

    14,579

    24,262

    (40

    )%

    Income tax benefit (expense)

     

    (4,225

    )

    (6,784

    )

    (38

    )%

     

    Net income (loss)

     

    10,354

    17,478

    (41

    )%

    Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest

     

    (4,185

    )

    (100

    )%

    Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

     

    $

    10,354

    $

    13,293

    (22

    )%

    (1) Cost of revenue, operating expenses and corporate expenses are defined on page 2.

    Net revenue for the six-month period of 2022 totaled $418.9 million, up 28% from $327.3 million in the prior-year period. Of the overall increase, approximately $96.4 million was attributable to our digital segment and was primarily due to advertising revenue growth from our digital commercial partnerships business and our acquisitions of MediaDonuts and 365 Digital during the third and fourth quarters of 2021, respectively, both of which did not contribute to net revenue in the comparable period. In addition, of the overall increase, approximately $2.1 million was attributable to our audio segment primarily due to increases in local advertising revenue and political advertising revenue, partially offset by a decrease in national advertising revenue. The overall increase was partially offset by a decrease of approximately $6.9 million attributable to our television segment, primarily due to decreases in local and national advertising revenue, and a decrease in retransmission consent revenue. These decreases were mainly attributed to the expiration of our Univision and UniMás network affiliation agreements in Orlando, Tampa and Washington, D.C. on December 31, 2021. Additionally, the decrease in our television segment was attributed to a decrease in revenue from spectrum usage rights, partially offset by an increase political advertising revenue.

    Cost of revenue for the six-month period of 2022 totaled $274.9 million, up 42% from $193.8 million in the prior-year period. The increase was primarily due to increased cost of revenue related to advertising revenue growth from our digital commercial partnerships business, and our acquisitions of MediaDonuts and 365 Digital during the third and fourth quarters of 2021, respectively, both of which did not incur cost of revenue for us in the comparable period.

    Operating expenses for the six-month period of 2022 totaled $91.2 million, up 11% from $81.9 million in the prior-year period. Of the overall increase, approximately $9.6 million was attributable to our digital segment and was primarily due to an increase in expenses associated with the increase in digital advertising revenue, an increase in salary expense and our acquisitions of MediaDonuts and 365 Digital during the third and fourth quarters of 2021, respectively, both of which did not incur operating expenses for us in the comparable period. Additionally, of the overall increase in operating expenses, approximately $0.2 million was attributable to our audio segment primarily due to an increase in expenses associated with the increase in advertising revenue. The overall increase in operating expenses was partially offset by a decrease of approximately $0.4 million that was attributable to our television segment primarily due to a decrease in expenses associated with the decrease in local and national advertising revenue, partially offset by an increase in salaries and bad debt expense.

    Corporate expenses for the six-month period of 2022 totaled $17.2 million, up 19% from $14.5 million in the prior-year period. The increase was primarily due to increases in non-cash stock-based compensation and salaries.

    Balance Sheet and Related Metrics

    Cash and marketable securities as of June 30, 2022 totaled approximately $184.2 million. Total debt under the Company’s credit agreement was $210.8 million. Net of $75 million of cash and marketable securities, total leverage as defined in the Company’s credit agreement was 1.4 times as of June 30, 2022. Net of total cash and marketable securities, total leverage was 0.3 times.

    Unaudited Segment Results (In thousands)

     

    Three-Month Period

    Six-Month Period

     

    Ended June 30,

    Ended June 30,

     

    2022

    2021

    %

    Change

    2022

    2021

    %

    Change

    Net Revenue

     

    Digital

     

    $

    174,378

    $

    130,223

    34

    %

    $

    328,089

    $

    231,705

    42

    %

    Television

     

    32,373

    34,057

    (5

    )%

    63,240

    70,148

    (10

    )%

    Audio

     

    14,944

    14,130

    6

    %

    27,538

    25,437

    8

    %

    Total

     

    $

    221,695

    $

    178,410

    24

    %

    $

    418,867

    $

    327,290

    28

    %

     

    Cost of Revenue – digital (1)

     

    Digital

     

    $

    144,965

    $

    109,030

    33

    %

    $

    274,856

    $

    193,786

    42

    %

     

    Operating Expenses (1)

     

    Digital

     

    17,262

    12,027

    44

    %

    32,497

    22,877

    42

    %

    Television

     

    19,726

    19,516

    1

    %

    38,966

    39,400

    (1

    )%

    Audio

     

    10,383

    9,899

    5

    %

    19,770

    19,579

    1

    %

    Total

     

    $

    47,371

    $

    41,442

    14

    %

    $

    91,233

    $

    81,856

    11

    %

     

    Corporate Expenses (1)

     

    $

    8,520

    $

    7,345

    16

    %

    $

    17,244

    $

    14,503

    19

    %

     

    Consolidated adjusted EBITDA (1)

     

    $

    22,481

    $

    17,787

    26

    %

    $

    40,594

    $

    31,982

    27

    %

    (1) Cost of revenue, operating expenses, corporate expenses, and consolidated adjusted EBITDA are defined on page 2.

    Notice of Conference Call

    Entravision Communications Corporation will hold a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2022 results on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time. To access the conference call, please dial (877) 407-9716 (U.S.) or (201) 493-6779 (Int’l) ten minutes prior to the start time and reference Conference ID number 13730294. The call will also be available via live webcast on the investor relations portion of the Company’s website located at www.entravision.com.

    About Entravision Communications Corporation

    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.

    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 Communications Corporation

    Consolidated Statements of Operations

    (In thousands, except share and per share data)

    (Unaudited)

     

    Three-Month Period

    Six-Month Period

    Ended June 30,

    Ended June 30,

    2022

    2021

    2022

    2021

    Net revenue

    $

    221,695

    $

    178,410

    $

    418,867

    $

    327,290

    Expenses:

    Cost of revenue – digital

    144,965

    109,030

    274,856

    193,786

    Direct operating expenses

    29,596

    28,336

    57,419

    54,897

    Selling, general and administrative expenses

    17,775

    13,106

    33,814

    26,959

    Corporate expenses

    8,520

    7,345

    17,244

    14,503

    Depreciation and amortization

    6,263

    5,074

    12,658

    10,258

    Change in fair value of contingent consideration

    976

    6,076

    Impairment charge

    112

    1,438

    Foreign currency (gain) loss

    993

    (309

    )

    146

    277

    Other operating (gain) loss

    (834

    )

    (523

    )

    (953

    )

    (2,436

    )

    208,254

    162,171

    401,260

    299,682

    Operating income (loss)

    13,441

    16,239

    17,607

    27,608

    Interest expense

    (2,334

    )

    (1,856

    )

    (4,170

    )

    (3,573

    )

    Interest income

    722

    83

    1,128

    223

    Dividend income

    11

    2

    14

    4

    Income (loss) before income taxes

    11,840

    14,468

    14,579

    24,262

    Income tax benefit (expense)

    (3,373

    )

    (3,992

    )

    (4,225

    )

    (6,784

    )

    Net income (loss)

    8,467

    10,476

    10,354

    17,478

    Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest

    (2,612

    )

    (4,185

    )

    Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

    $

    8,467

    $

    7,864

    $

    10,354

    $

    13,293

    Basic and diluted earnings per share:

    Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders, basic

    $

    0.10

    $

    0.09

    $

    0.12

    $

    0.16

    Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders, diluted

    $

    0.10

    $

    0.09

    $

    0.12

    $

    0.15

    Cash dividends declared per common share, basic and diluted

    $

    0.03

    $

    0.03

    $

    0.05

    $

    0.05

    Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic

    84,959,130

    85,188,182

    85,735,916

    85,115,310

    Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted

    86,985,817

    87,777,039

    87,803,178

    87,382,215

    Entravision Communications Corporation

    Consolidated Balance Sheets

    (In thousands; unaudited)

     

    June 30,

    December 31,

    2022

    2021

    ASSETS

    Current assets

    Cash and cash equivalents

    $

    109,950

    $

    185,094

    Marketable securities

    74,278

    Restricted cash

    750

    749

    Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

    184,872

    201,747

    Assets held for sale

    1,963

    Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    37,029

    18,925

    Total current assets

    406,879

    408,478

    Property and equipment, net

    58,274

    62,498

    Intangible assets subject to amortization, net

    58,931

    64,034

    Intangible assets not subject to amortization

    209,053

    209,053

    Goodwill

    73,273

    71,708

    Deferred income taxes

    1,462

    1,462

    Operating leases right of use asset

    24,356

    25,582

    Other assets

    7,975

    8,527

    Total assets

    $

    840,203

    $

    851,342

    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    Current liabilities

    Current maturities of long-term debt

    $

    4,795

    $

    4,903

    Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    229,953

    212,655

    Operating lease liabilities

    6,097

    7,304

    Total current liabilities

    240,845

    224,862

    Long-term debt, less current maturities, net of unamortized debt issuance costs

    206,218

    207,416

    Long-term operating lease liabilities

    20,802

    20,988

    Other long-term liabilities

    49,135

    72,930

    Deferred income taxes

    67,910

    68,220

    Total liabilities

    584,910

    594,416

    Stockholders’ equity

    Class A common stock

    6

    6

    Class B common stock

    2

    2

    Class U common stock

    1

    1

    Additional paid-in capital

    769,977

    780,388

    Accumulated deficit

    (512,140

    )

    (522,494

    )

    Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

    (2,553

    )

    (977

    )

    Total stockholders’ equity

    255,293

    256,926

    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

    $

    840,203

    $

    851,342

    Entravision Communications Corporation

    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

    (In thousands; unaudited)

     

    Three-Month Period

    Six-Month Period

    Ended June 30,

    Ended June 30,

    2022

    2021

    2022

    2021

    Cash flows from operating activities:

    Net income (loss)

    $

    8,467

    $

    10,476

    $

    10,354

    $

    17,478

    Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

    Depreciation and amortization

    6,263

    5,074

    12,658

    10,258

    Impairment charge

    112

    1,438

    Deferred income taxes

    (2,854

    )

    712

    (3,213

    )

    3,699

    Non-cash interest

    431

    159

    711

    298

    Amortization of syndication contracts

    115

    119

    231

    238

    Payments on syndication contracts

    (116

    )

    (115

    )

    (234

    )

    (239

    )

    Non-cash stock-based compensation

    2,636

    1,135

    5,209

    2,206

    (Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment

    (487

    )

    (638

    )

    Change in fair value of contingent consideration

    976

    6,076

    Changes in assets and liabilities:

    (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable

    (11,792

    )

    (9,460

    )

    17,588

    467

    (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets

    1,153

    1,732

    (1,252

    )

    2,909

    Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

    4,895

    10,989

    15,416

    5,633

    Net cash provided by operating activities

    9,687

    20,933

    62,906

    44,385

    Cash flows from investing activities:

    Proceeds from sale of property and equipment and intangibles

    2,507

    2,671

    Purchases of property and equipment

    (1,662

    )

    (998

    )

    (3,209

    )

    (2,836

    )

    Purchases of marketable securities

    (1,722

    )

    (87,239

    )

    Proceeds from marketable securities

    10,499

    5,680

    10,499

    17,800

    Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

    9,622

    4,682

    (77,278

    )

    14,964

    Cash flows from financing activities:

    Proceeds from stock option exercises

    172

    218

    172

    Tax payments related to shares withheld for share-based compensation plans

    (10

    )

    (449

    )

    (267

    )

    (458

    )

    Payments on long-term debt

    (750

    )

    (750

    )

    (1,500

    )

    (1,500

    )

    Dividends paid

    (2,124

    )

    (2,133

    )

    (4,291

    )

    (4,259

    )

    Repurchase of Class A common stock

    (4,138

    )

    (11,280

    )

    Payment of contingent consideration

    (28,876

    )

    (43,606

    )

    Principal payments under finance lease obligation

    (29

    )

    (39

    )

    Payments of capitalized debt costs

    (604

    )

    (604

    )

    Net cash used in financing activities

    (35,927

    )

    (3,764

    )

    (60,765

    )

    (6,649

    )

    Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

    (5

    )

    24

    (6

    )

    Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

    (16,623

    )

    21,875

    (75,143

    )

    52,700

    Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:

    Beginning

    127,323

    150,736

    185,843

    119,911

    Ending

    $

    110,700

    $

    172,611

    $

    110,700

    $

    172,611

    Entravision Communications Corporation


    Reconciliation of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA to Cash Flows From Operating Activities


    (In thousands; unaudited)

    The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is operating cash flow. A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to cash flows from operating activities for each of the periods presented is as follows:

    Three-Month Period

    Six-Month Period

    Ended June 30,

    Ended June 30,

    2022

    2021

    2022

    2021

    Consolidated adjusted EBITDA (1)

    $

    22,481

    $

    17,787

    $

    40,594

    $

    31,982

    EBITDA attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest

    4,254

    7,091

    Interest expense

    (2,334

    )

    (1,856

    )

    (4,170

    )

    (3,573

    )

    Interest income

    722

    83

    1,128

    223

    Dividend income

    11

    2

    14

    4

    Income tax expense

    (3,373

    )

    (3,992

    )

    (4,225

    )

    (6,784

    )

    Amortization of syndication contracts

    (115

    )

    (119

    )

    (231

    )

    (238

    )

    Payments on syndication contracts

    116

    115

    234

    239

    Non-cash stock-based compensation included in direct operating expenses

    (939

    )

    (334

    )

    (1,897

    )

    (650

    )

    Non-cash stock-based compensation included in corporate expenses

    (1,697

    )

    (801

    )

    (3,312

    )

    (1,556

    )

    Depreciation and amortization

    (6,263

    )

    (5,074

    )

    (12,658

    )

    (10,258

    )

    Change in fair value of contingent consideration

    (976

    )

    (6,076

    )

    Impairment charge

    (112

    )

    (1,438

    )

    Other operating gain (loss)

    834

    523

    953

    2,436

    Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest

    (2,612

    )

    (4,185

    )

    Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

    8,467

    7,864

    10,354

    13,293

    Depreciation and amortization

    6,263

    5,074

    12,658

    10,258

    Impairment charge

    112

    1,438

    Deferred income taxes

    (2,854

    )

    712

    (3,213

    )

    3,699

    Non-cash interest

    431

    159

    711

    298

    Amortization of syndication contracts

    115

    119

    231

    238

    Payments on syndication contracts

    (116

    )

    (115

    )

    (234

    )

    (239

    )

    Non-cash stock-based compensation

    2,636

    1,135

    5,209

    2,206

    (Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment

    (487

    )

    (638

    )

    Change in fair value of contingent consideration

    976

    6,076

    Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest

    2,612

    4,185

    Changes in assets and liabilities:

    (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable

    (11,792

    )

    (9,460

    )

    17,588

    467

    (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets

    1,153

    1,732

    (1,252

    )

    2,909

    Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

    4,895

    10,989

    15,416

    5,633

    Cash flows from operating activities

    9,687

    20,933

    62,906

    44,385

    (1)

    Consolidated adjusted EBITDA is defined on page 2.

    Entravision Communications Corporation


    Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow to Cash Flows From Operating Activities


    (In thousands; unaudited)

    The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is operating cash flow. A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to cash flows from operating activities for each of the periods presented is as follows:

    Three-Month Period

    Six-Month Period

    Ended June 30,

    Ended June 30,

    2022

    2021

    2022

    2021

    Consolidated adjusted EBITDA (1)

    $

    22,481

    $

    17,787

    $

    40,594

    $

    31,982

    Net interest expense (1)

    (1,181

    )

    (1,614

    )

    (2,331

    )

    (3,052

    )

    Dividend income

    11

    2

    14

    4

    Cash paid for income taxes

    (6,227

    )

    (3,280

    )

    (7,438

    )

    (3,085

    )

    Capital expenditures (2)

    (1,662

    )

    (998

    )

    (3,209

    )

    (2,836

    )

    Other operating gain (loss)

    834

    523

    953

    2,436

    Free cash flow (1)

    14,256

    12,420

    28,583

    25,449

    Capital expenditures (2)

    1,662

    998

    3,209

    2,836

    EBITDA attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest

    4,254

    7,091

    (Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment

    (487

    )

    (638

    )

    Changes in assets and liabilities:

    (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable

    (11,792

    )

    (9,460

    )

    17,588

    467

    (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets

    1,153

    1,732

    (1,252

    )

    2,909

    Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

    4,895

    10,989

    15,416

    5,633

    Cash Flows From Operating Activities

    $

    9,687

    $

    20,933

    $

    62,906

    $

    44,385

    (1)

    Consolidated adjusted EBITDA, net interest expense, and free cash flow are defined on page 2.

    (2)

    Capital expenditures are not part of the consolidated statement of operations.

    For more information, please contact:

    Christopher T. Young

    Chief Financial Officer

    Entravision Communications Corporation

    310-447-3870

    Kimberly Esterkin

    ADDO Investor Relations

    310-829-5400

    evc@addo.com

    Source: Entravision Communications Corporation

  •  Entravision Announces Closing of Strategic Investment in Leading Digital Marketing Services Company Jack of Digital

     Entravision Announces Closing of Strategic Investment in Leading Digital Marketing Services Company Jack of Digital

     Company expands digital platform across Pakistan with additional opportunities throughout South Asia

    SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
    Entravision (NYSE: EVC) (“Entravision” or “the Company”), a leading global advertising, media and ad-tech solutions company, announced today the closing of the previously announced strategic investment stake in Jack of Digital, a digital marketing services company that serves as the exclusive advertising sales partner of TikTok in Pakistan.

    This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220803005933/en/

    Founded in 2020 by ad-tech and marketing industry veteran Faisal Sheikh, Jack of Digital specializes in international platform partnerships with some of the world’s top advertising, marketing and data platforms. Jack of Digital provides marketing and communication, advertising sales and relationship management services to a growing client base. The Company maintains exclusive advertising and data sales representations in Pakistan with short-form video platform TikTok, full-stack programmatic platform Eskimi, app entertainment tool SHAREit and ad fraud protection service Spider AF.

    “We are delighted to officially welcome Jack of Digital into the Entravision portfolio of digital ad-tech solutions,” said Juan Saldívar, Chief Digital, Strategy and Accountability Officer of Entravision. “A core part of Entravision’s digital strategy is to expand our partnerships with leading social media platforms on a global basis. With our strategic investment in Jack of Digital, Entravision takes its exclusive partnership with TikTok in South Africa to Pakistan, bringing us access to nearly 100 million digitally connected consumers.”

    Approximately 1.8 billion people, or 23% of the world’s population, live in South Asia, including the countries of Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. In Pakistan, where Jack of Digital is headquartered, over 98 million people are digitally connected, representing just under half of the total population. Pakistan is now amongst the over 35 countries that comprise Entravision’s digital operations.

    “Partnering with Entravision is the next key step in our long-term growth trajectory,” said Faisal Sheikh, Chief Executive Officer of Jack of Digital. “We are excited to have access to Entravision’s extensive digital resources and sales expertise, that when combined with our strong foothold in Pakistan should lead to success for both companies. The growth opportunities are substantial, and we look forward to continuing to expand our efforts throughout South Asia.”

    All Jack of Digital employees will remain with the company, and Faisal Sheikh will continue to serve as CEO of the business based out of its headquarters in Karachi, Pakistan.

    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 Jack of Digital

    Jack of Digital is a digital marketing company that specializes in international platform partnerships. Currently, Jack of Digital partners with TikTok, Eskimi, SHAREit and Spider AF and represents them in Pakistan. The primary areas of partnership include Advertising Sales, Marketing & Communications, and Relationship Management with advertisers and their media & creative agencies. Learn more about Jack of Digital’s offerings at jackofdigital.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for updates.

    Forward Looking Statements

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including without limitation the Company’s current expectations and intentions with respect to the filing of its Form 10-K. 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:

    Christopher T. Young

    Chief Financial Officer

    310-447-3870

    Kimberly Esterkin

    ADDO Investor Relations

    310-829-5400

    evc@addo.com

    Jack of Digital:

    Faisal Sheikh

    Chief Executive Officer

    +92 321 3770100

    faisal@jackofdigital.com

    Source: Entravision

  • ¿Qué pasó con los bailarines de Mirror tras la caída de la pantalla gigante?

    ¿Qué pasó con los bailarines de Mirror tras la caída de la pantalla gigante?

    El alarmante accidente que le dio la vuelta al mundo, en el cual los bailarines de la banda de pop coreana Mirror resultaron heridos por la caída de una pantalla gigante en el escenario, sigue dando nuevos detalles. Y es que se dio a conocer que además del bailarín que fue impactado y que se ve en el video, también fueron lesionados otros dos, sin embargo las heridas del primero fueron mucho más graves.

    Según los reportes, la situación del bailarín sigue siendo delicada hasta el momento y se dice que podría quedar parapléjico debido a la complejidad de las heridas que tuvo.

    De acuerdo a diversas fuentes internacionales, el bailarín tuvo que entrar a cirugía de emergencia por el rompimiento de la cuarta vértebra cervical, a la vez que tuvo que ser inducido al coma a causa de un accidente cerebrovascular.

    Cabe señalar que durante el evento, tres mujeres que eran parte del público tuvieron que ser atendidas debido al trauma que el accidente les causó aunque no pasó a mayores.

    En cuanto a las hipótesis que surgieron tras el accidente se dice que todo se debió a la ruptura de un cable que sostenía la pantalla gigante, por lo que el gobierno de Hong Kong solicitó la revisión inmediata del inmueble y prohibieron llevar a cabo eventos hasta que se diera un veredicto.

    En cuanto a Mirror, la agrupación estaba ofreciendo su cuarto espectáculo consecutivo, sin embargo los siguientes shows que tenía programados tuvieron que ser cancelados hasta nuevo aviso.

  • Los Tigres del Norte tocarán el próximo 15 de septiembre en El Zócalo

    Los Tigres del Norte tocarán el próximo 15 de septiembre en El Zócalo

    Esta mañana se dio a conocer que Los Tigres Del Norte serán los encargados de encabezar la celebración del Día de la Independencia Mexicana, el próximo 15 de septiembre desde el Zócalo de la Ciudad de México, según dijo el presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador durante su sesión matutina.

    Los Tigres del Norte son una de las agrupaciones más queridas por los mexicanos y es que en casi cinco décadas de carrera, han logrado conquistar todo escenario en el que se han presentado, han grabado más de 80 discos, vendido más de 60 millones de discos y ganado 12 Grammy Latinos y 6 Premios Grammy.

    Según el Presidente de México, la clásica celebración del grito de independencia que año con año se realiza en la plaza capitalina, contará con la presencia de los “Jefes de Jefes” quienes estarán interpretando algunos de sus éxitos como lo son ‘La Puerta Negra’, ‘La Mesa Del Rincón’, ‘Pedro y Pablo’, por mencionar algunos.

    Luego del anuncio de su presentación, comenzaron a llegar críticas al gobierno debido al alto costo que la banda sinaloense cobra por tocar. Y es que según surgió en internet, la agrupación cobraría entre los 160 mil dólares y los 211 mil por show.

    Un costo que pareció elevado para sus seguidores, pero que al final contempla otros gastos que no se ven al momento del espectáculo. El presupuesto abarca el pago de los músicos con los que trabajan, su equipo de producción y el personal que los apoya en el show. Cabe señalar que una parte de sus ganancias está destinada a la Fundación Los Tigres Del Norte, la cual se encarga de contribuir en la conservación, la herencia y tradición mexicana en los Estados Unidos.

  • Alfredo Adame lanzó curso gratuito para jóvenes que quieran ser DJ’s

    Alfredo Adame lanzó curso gratuito para jóvenes que quieran ser DJ’s

    El exconductor y actor de televisión Alfredo Adame se encuentra inmiscuido en la controversia en contra de Gustavo Adolfo Infante, pero esto no impide que su carrera como DJ haya despegado de forma significativa con diferentes presentaciones en eventos y fiestas.

    Además de que se le ha visto en diferentes carteles de eventos en la Ciudad de México y el resto del país, Adame dio a conocer que comenzará un curso gratuito en compañía de uno de sus amigos y productores llamado DJ Mario, para apoyar a los jóvenes que sueñan con convertirse en DJ’s y compartir su música con el mundo.

    Todo esto se originó, luego de que hace unas semanas se presentara en un centro nocturno de la ciudad de Veracruz y su show se volviera viral en redes sociales. Razón por la cual ahora el excandidato político hizo un llamado desde su cuenta de Instagram para todo aquel que deseara incursionar en el mundo de los beats y las tornamesas.

    “Como ustedes sabrán ahora estoy explotando la faceta de DJ, entonces he decidido compartir como siempre mis conocimientos. Voy a invitar a DJ Mario y yo a dar clases a chavos que les interese entrar de DJ, hacer carrera, Para que ganen lana”, mencionó.

    Aunque el actor no dio a conocer los detalles de la fecha o la plataforma en la que dará las clases, sí dijo que quienes quieran formar parte del curso, deberán escribirle de forma privada para que él personalmente les comparta más información.

    Cabe señalar que el controversial personaje, se comparó con figuras de la escena electrónica como DJ Tiesto o Steve Aoki: “Así es amigos! Inician clases de DJ para que aprendan a mezclar como nosotros @steveaoki @djtiesto”, escribió.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgu0nGTgvrH/

  • Guaynaa y Lele Pons se comprometieron en el escenario del Tomorrowland

    Guaynaa y Lele Pons se comprometieron en el escenario del Tomorrowland

    Este fin de semana, el cantante puertorriqueño Guaynaa sorprendió a su novia Lele Pons al proponerle matrimonio ante miles de personas en uno de los eventos más grandes de música electrónica del mundo. Se trata del festival Tomorrowland llevado a cabo en Bélgica, en donde el cantante subió al escenario para declararle su amor a la venezolana, convirtiéndose en la primera pareja que contrae nupcias en la historia del evento.

    Fue durante el DJ set del productor Steve Aoki, cuando por un momento detuvo la música e hizo una introducción previo a pasarle la voz a Guaynaa. Aunque el cantante de 29 años lucía nervioso, tomó la mano de su novia y fue entonces que se arrodilló para hacerle la propuesta.

    “Esta es mi hermosa novia Lele Pons, le quiero hacer una pregunta, sé lo mucho que significa esto para ti y sé lo mucho que te gusta Tomorrowland, ¿Te casarías conmigo?”, dijo el cantante frente a más de 50 mil personas.

    La cantante rompió en llanto al escuchar la pregunta y rápidamente aceptó la inesperada propuesta: “Claro que sí, sí, yes, yes”, respondió mientras al fondo retumbaban los fuegos artificiales y los gritos del público.

    Durante el momento de la propuesta, se encontraban personalidades como Kimberly Loaiza, Juan de Dios Pantoja y Paris Hilton. Está última fue señalada por Lele Pons como su dama de honor para la ceremonia.

  • Belinda pasó unas vacaciones inolvidables en Italia junto a Jared Leto

    Belinda pasó unas vacaciones inolvidables en Italia junto a Jared Leto

    Este fin de semana, la cantante y actriz Belinda estuvo de vacaciones en Italia disfrutando de sus bellas playas, pero lo que más sorprendió a sus seguidores fue que en las fotografías que compartió en sus redes sociales, aparece el actor de Hollywood Jared Leto, quien por momentos posó con un clásico sombrero de mariachi.

    Según su cuenta de Instagram, los artistas estuvieron juntos un par de días mientras recorrían las playas de Italia e incluso escalaron una montaña en la cual Beli tuvo un ligero accidente.

    El rumor de que Belinda y Jared Leto tienen una relación amorosa cobró fuerza durante todo el fin de semana, sin embargo, esta no es la primera vez que la cantante y el actor son relacionados, pues en 2020 ella se unió a una transmisión en vivo que el vocalista de 30 Seconds To Mars tenía con sus seguidores.

    Incluso Belinda ha compartido que hace más de 8 años que conoce a Jared Leto, con quien comparte proyectos e ideas de vida.

    Por su parte, el protagonista de “Requiem For A Dream”, declaró que no tendría ningún problema en tatuarse algo en honor a Belinda (debido a la polémica de los tatuajes de sus exparejas) debido a que le tiene una gran admiración.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgrs8rCLJwE/

  • Graban a Cazzu y Nodal besándose en el concierto de Wisin y Yandel

    Graban a Cazzu y Nodal besándose en el concierto de Wisin y Yandel

    Este fin de semana se vivió el concierto de los reguetoneros Wisin y Yandel en Guatemala, donde extrañamente se captó a la pareja del momento Cazzu y Christian Nodal mientras disfrutaban del espectáculo y se besaban en repetidas ocasiones.

    Fue un conductor de la televisión de Guatemala, quien compartió los clips en sus historias de Instagram en los cuales se les ve bailando y brincando con las canciones de los puertorriqueños, además de la historia que compartió la argentina en su cuenta de Instagram, en donde se puede ver que uno de los integrantes del dúo la señala.

    Cabe señalar que en las historias del periodista, vemos que Cazzu y Nodal se encuentran hasta el frente del escenario, a unos cuantos metros de las estrellas de la noche.

    Por alguna razón, tanto Cazzu como Nodal disfrutan del tiempo en Guatemala, ya que este ha sido el país en el que se les ha estado encontrando en repetidas ocasiones, así como la primera vez en la que caminaban por las calles tomados de la mano.

    Por último, recordar que ambos artistas han estado compartiendo distintas fotografías juntos a través de sus cuentas de Instagram, en el que se les ve juntos y pasándola bien. Tal es el caso de la última fotografía que Nodal posteó en el que se observa a la argentina disfrutando de un chapuzón en la alberca junto a sus amigas, mientras que él está recostado viendo “Malcolm El De En Medio” en su tablet.

    Aunque ambos se han mantenido discretos ante su noviazgo, las evidencias apuntan a que esto es más que un hecho y dicen por ahí, que Cazzu podría estar embarazada.

    https://www.tiktok.com/@nodal_fans/video/7126401635219213573?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1&q=cazzu%20nodal&t=1659376507281

  • Shakira podría pasar ocho años en la cárcel por fraude fiscal

    Shakira podría pasar ocho años en la cárcel por fraude fiscal

    En medio de su separación de Gerard Piqué, Shakira está envuelta en otros graves problemas, y es que ahora la Fiscalía española dio a conocer que la cantante podría pasar ocho años en prisión por el supuesto delito de fraude fiscal. La colombiana se ha defendido en varias ocasiones, pero según Hacienda, sí evadió impuestos.

    De acuerdo con Infobae, la intérprete de ‘Waka Waka’ rechazó un acuerdo con la Fiscalía por este caso, por lo que habrá un juicio en su contra, pero ahora el acusador quiere que pague con años de cárcel y alrededor de 24.5 millones de dólares.

    Se le acusa de seis delitos, tres de ellos relacionados con el fraude al Impuesto de Patrimonio entre el 2012 y el 2014, además de otros tres que hacen referencia a la evasión del Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas residentes en España durante el mismo periodo.

    Señalan a la famosa por presuntamente no haber pagado los impuestos que le corresponden por habitar en España, pero ella se ha defendido y ha argumentado que tenía su residencia legal en las Bahamas, en Estados Unidos, y que no estaba instalada completamente en el país de su expareja.

    En el documento donde se le acusa, revelaron que Shakira no solo evadió su responsabilidad fiscal, también le ocultó a las autoridades de ese país su renta y patrimonio. Según utilizó un entramado socialitario para hacerlo posible; utilizó algunas sociedades radicadas en paraísos fiscales como las Islas Vírgenes Británicas, Panamá, Malta o Luxemburgo.

    Los abogados de Shakira han insistido que ella no ha cometido ningún fraude y es por eso que irán a juicio. Ellos han argumentado que su clienta ha demostrado tener una conducta impecable y con disposición de solventar el problema desde que se inició. Añadieron que “la cantante confía plenamente en su inocencia y no acepta una inconformidad”.

  • Will Smith reaparece en redes sociales para pedir perdón a Chris Rock

    Will Smith reaparece en redes sociales para pedir perdón a Chris Rock

    Esta mañana, Will Smith sorprendió a sus seguidores luego de que reapareciera en sus redes sociales, en donde compartió un video para pedir nuevamente perdón a Chris Rock por haberle propiciado una bofetada durante la última entrega de los Premios Oscar.

    A través de su Instagram, Smith explicó qué tras un tiempo de reflexión pudo meditar qué fue lo que pasó ese día por su cabeza, por lo que ahora se sentía listo para hablar y responder las preguntas del público.

    “Ha pasado un tiempo… En los últimos meses, he estado pensando mucho y trabajando mucho. Han hecho muchas preguntas justas que quería tomarme un tiempo para responder”, se lee en un texto con el que comienza el clip.

    El ganador al Oscar como Mejor Actor por su papel en la película ‘King Richard’ confesó por qué no se disculpó con Rock en el discurso que ofreció al recibir el galardón. Y también reveló que, al finalizar la ceremonia, llamó a Chris, quien no quiso hablar en ese momento.

    “Estaba confundido en ese momento. Todo era borroso. Me comuniqué con Chris y el mensaje que recibí es que no está listo para hablar. Cuando lo esté, me contactará. Te quiero decir, Chris, que me disculpo. Mi comportamiento fue inaceptable y estoy aquí cuando estés listo para hablar”, manifestó.

    Asimismo, Will Smith lamentó sus acciones y se mostró arrepentido ante la familia de Chris Rock: “No pensé en cuántas personas herí en ese momento. Teníamos una gran relación. Tony Rock era alguien cercano y esto probablemente sea irreparable”.

    Will Smith dice si su esposa le pidió golpear a Chris Rock

    Por otra parte, el protagonista de ‘Soy Leyenda’ respondió la duda del público, sobre si su esposa, Jada Pinkett, le solicitó golpear a Chris Rock tras la broma que hizo de ella. Y de manera contundente dijo que “ella no lo pidió”.

    Finalmente, Will volvió a disculparse con el público, asegurando que lo que hizo aquella noche fue un error: “No voy a tratar de descargar todo eso en este momento. Pero puedo decirles a todos ustedes, no hay una parte de mí que piense que esa fue la forma correcta de comportarse en ese momento. Ninguna parte de mí piensa que esa es la mejor forma de manejar una falta de respeto o insulto”.