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LAMAR ADVERTISING CO/NEW - 10-K - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
[February 27, 2014]

LAMAR ADVERTISING CO/NEW - 10-K - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


(Edgar Glimpses Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) This report contains forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties including those described in Item 1A under the heading "Risk Factors," and elsewhere in this Annual Report, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements. The Company cautions investors not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this document. These statements speak only as of the date of this document, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the statements, except as may be required by law.



Lamar Advertising Company The following is a discussion of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of the Company for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Company and the related notes.

Adjustment to Previously Reported Amounts Immaterial Correction of an Error. During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company identified an error in its revenue recognition. The Company determined that its policy of recognizing revenue on a monthly basis was in error and that revenue should be recognized on a daily basis over the term of the advertising contract. The result of the error is an immaterial understatement of deferred income liability and net revenue as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013.


In accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") No. 99, Materiality, and SAB No. 108, Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements, management evaluated the materiality of the error from both qualitative and quantitative perspectives, and concluded the error was immaterial to the current and prior periods.

Consequently, the Company revised its historical financial statements for fiscal 2012, fiscal 2011 herein, and will revise the quarters within fiscal 2013, when they are published in future filings. For more information see Note (1) (c) of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

OVERVIEW The Company's net revenues are derived primarily from the rental of advertising space on outdoor advertising displays owned and operated by the Company. Revenue growth is based on many factors that include the Company's ability to increase occupancy of its existing advertising displays; raise advertising rates; and acquire new advertising displays and its operating results are therefore affected by general economic conditions, as well as trends in the advertising industry. Advertising spending is particularly sensitive to changes in general economic conditions, which affect the rates the Company is able to charge for advertising on its displays and its ability to maximize advertising sales or occupancy on its displays.

Historically, the Company made strategic acquisitions of outdoor advertising assets to increase the number of outdoor advertising displays it operates in existing and new markets. The Company continues to evaluate and pursue strategic acquisition opportunities as they arise. The Company has financed its historical acquisitions and intends to finance any future acquisition activity from available cash, borrowings under its senior credit facility or the issuance of debt or equity securities. See "Liquidity and Capital Resources" below. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company completed acquisitions for a total cash purchase price of approximately $92 million.

The Company's business requires expenditures for maintenance and capitalized costs associated with the construction of new billboard displays, the entrance into and renewal of logo sign and transit contracts, and the purchase of real estate and operating equipment. The following table presents a breakdown of capitalized expenditures for the past three years: 2013 2012 2011 (In thousands) Billboard - Traditional $ 21,295 $ 29,061 $ 34,425 Billboard - Digital 50,233 42,134 41,250 Logos 11,182 8,704 10,141 Transit 168 259 817 Land and buildings 9,471 12,797 4,501 PP&E 13,301 12,615 15,936 Total capital expenditures $ 105,650 $ 105,570 $ 107,070 We expect our capital expenditures to be approximately $100 million in 2014.

20 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following table presents certain items in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as a percentage of net revenues for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011: Year Ended December 31, 2013 2012 2011 Net revenues 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % Operating expenses: Direct advertising expenses 35.1 35.5 36.2 General and administrative expenses 18.6 17.9 17.9 Corporate expenses 4.6 4.5 4.1 Depreciation and amortization 24.1 25.1 26.5 Operating income 17.9 18.2 16.2 Loss on extinguishment of debt 1.2 3.5 - Interest expense 11.7 13.3 15.1 Net income 3.2 0.7 0.6 Year ended December 31, 2013 compared to Year ended December 31, 2012 Net revenues increased $66.1 million or 5.6% to $1.25 billion for the year ended December 31, 2013 from $1.18 billion for the same period in 2012. This increase was attributable primarily to an increase in billboard net revenues of $52.1 million or 5.0% over the prior period, an increase in logo sign revenue of $6.0 million, which represents an increase of 9.5% over the prior period, and an $8.0 million increase in transit revenue, which represents an increase of 11.8% over the prior period.

For the year ended December 31, 2013, there was a $26.9 million increase in net revenues as compared to acquisition-adjusted net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2012. The $26.9 million increase in revenue primarily consists of a $19.4 million increase in billboard revenue, a $3.6 million increase in logo revenue and a $4.0 million increase in transit revenue over the acquisition-adjusted net revenue for the comparable period in 2012. This increase in revenue represents an increase of 2.2% over the comparable period in 2012. See "Reconciliations" below.

Operating expenses, exclusive of depreciation and amortization and gain on sale of assets, increased $42.7 million or 6.2% to $725.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2013, which includes a $10.5 million increase in non-cash compensation. Excluding non-cash compensation, operating expenses related to the operations of our outdoor advertising assets increased $28.3 million and corporate expenses increased $3.9 million, of which $2.1 million is related to the Company's evaluation of an election to real estate investment trust status.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $4.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2012, primarily due to the Company's capital expenditures.

During the year ended December 31, 2013, gain on disposition of assets decreased $10.0 million over the comparable period ended December 31, 2012, primarily due to a gain of $9.8 million related to two asset swap transactions, which occurred in 2012.

Due to the above factors, operating income increased $8.9 million to $223.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to $214.5 million for the same period in 2012.

During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recognized a $14.3 million loss on debt extinguishment related to the early extinguishment of Lamar Media's 9 3/4% Senior Notes due 2014. Approximately $4.0 million of the loss is a non-cash expense attributable to the write off of unamortized debt issuance fees and unamortized discounts associated with the retired debt. See - "Uses of Cash - Tender Offers and Debt Repayment" for more information.

Interest expense decreased approximately $10.8 million from $157.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 to $146.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2013, due to the reduction in total debt outstanding as well as a decrease in interest rates resulting from the Company's 2012 refinancing transactions. See -"Uses of Cash - Tender Offers and Debt Repayment" for more information.

The increase in operating income, decrease in interest expense and decrease in loss on extinguishment of debt over the comparable period in 2012 resulted in a $46.8 million increase in net income before income taxes. The Company recorded income tax expense of $22.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2013 was 36.3%, which is lower than the statutory rates primarily due to an increase in the corporate income tax rate in Puerto Rico from 30% to 39%, which resulted in a change to the carrying value of net operating loss carryforwards during the period.

21-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents As a result of the above factors, the Company recognized net income for the year ended December 31, 2013 of $40.1 million, as compared to net income of $7.9 million for the same period in 2012.

Reconciliations: Because acquisitions occurring after December 31, 2011 (the "acquired assets") have contributed to our net revenue results for the periods presented, we provide 2012 acquisition-adjusted net revenue, which adjusts our 2012 net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2012 by adding to it the net revenue generated by the acquired assets prior to our acquisition of these assets for the same time frame that those assets were owned in the year ended December 31, 2013. We provide this information as a supplement to net revenues to enable investors to compare periods in 2013 and 2012 on a more consistent basis without the effects of acquisitions. Management uses this comparison to assess how well we are performing within our existing assets.

Acquisition-adjusted net revenue is not determined in accordance with GAAP. For this adjustment, we measure the amount of pre-acquisition revenue generated by the assets during the period in 2012 that corresponds with the actual period we have owned the acquired assets in 2013 (to the extent within the period to which this report relates). We refer to this adjustment as "acquisition net revenue." Reconciliations of 2012 reported net revenue to 2012 acquisition-adjusted net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2012 as well as a comparison of 2012 acquisition-adjusted net revenue to 2013 reported net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2013, are provided below: Comparison of 2013 Reported Net Revenue to 2012 Acquisition-Adjusted Net Revenue Year ended December 31, 2013 2012 (in thousands) Reported net revenue $ 1,245,842 $ 1,179,736 Acquisition net revenue - 39,174 Adjusted totals $ 1,245,842 $ 1,218,910 Year ended December 31, 2012 compared to Year ended December 31, 2011 Net revenues increased $49.0 million or 4.3% to $1.18 billion for the year ended December 31, 2012 from $1.13 billion for the same period in 2011. This increase was attributable primarily to an increase in billboard net revenues of $38.7 million or 3.8% over the prior period, an increase in logo sign revenue of $3.7 million, which represents an increase of 6.5% over the prior period, and a $6.6 million increase in transit revenue, which represents an increase of 10.9% over the prior period.

For the year ended December 31, 2012, there was a $34.8 million increase in net revenues as compared to acquisition-adjusted net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2011. The $34.8 million increase in revenue primarily consists of a $27.6 million increase in billboard revenue, a $2.2 million increase in logo revenue and a $5.0 million increase in transit revenue over the acquisition-adjusted net revenue for the comparable period in 2011. This increase in revenue represents an increase of 3.0% over the comparable period in 2011. See "Reconciliations" below.

Operating expenses, exclusive of depreciation and amortization and gain on sale of assets, increased $24.9 million or 3.8% to $682.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 from $658.0 million for the same period in 2011. There was an $18.3 million increase in operating expenses related to the operations of our outdoor advertising assets and a $6.6 million increase in corporate expenses.

Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $3.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2011, primarily due to a reduction in the number of non-performing structures that were dismantled during the period as compared to the year ended December 31, 2012.

The Company recorded a gain on disposition of assets of $13.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2012, which includes a gain of $9.8 million related to two asset swap transactions during the year.

Due to the above factors, operating income increased $30.9 million to $214.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to $183.6 million for the same period in 2011.

During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company recognized a $41.6 million loss on debt extinguishment related to the early extinguishment of Lamar Media's 6 5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015, 6 5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015-Series B and 6 5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015-Series C (collectively, the "6 5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes") and the prepayment of $295 million of the Term B Loan under Lamar Media's senior credit facility.

Approximately $23.2 million of the loss is a non-cash expense attributable to the write off of unamortized debt issuance fees and unamortized discounts associated with the retired debt. See - "Uses of Cash - Tender Offers and Debt Repayment" for more information.

22-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents Interest expense decreased approximately $14.0 million from $171.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 to $157.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2012, due to the reduction in total debt outstanding as well as a decrease in interest rates resulting from the Company's refinancing transactions. See -"Uses of Cash - Tender Offers and Debt Repayment" for more information.

The increase in operating income and decrease in interest expense offset by the loss on extinguishment of debt discussed above resulted in a $3.7 million increase in net income before income taxes. The Company recorded income tax expense of $8.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2012 was 51.1%, which is higher than the statutory rate due to permanent differences resulting from non-deductible expenses and amortization, primarily non-deductible compensation expense related to stock based compensation calculated in accordance with ASC718.

As a result of the above factors, the Company recognized net income for the year ended December 31, 2012 of $7.9 million, as compared to net income of $6.9 million for the same period in 2011.

Reconciliations: Because acquisitions occurring after December 31, 2010 (the "acquired assets") have contributed to our net revenue results for the periods presented, we provide 2011 acquisition-adjusted net revenue, which adjusts our 2011 net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2011 by adding to it the net revenue generated by the acquired assets prior to our acquisition of these assets for the same time frame that those assets were owned in the year ended December 31, 2012. We provide this information as a supplement to net revenues to enable investors to compare periods in 2012 and 2011 on a more consistent basis without the effects of acquisitions. Management uses this comparison to assess how well we are performing within our existing assets.

Acquisition-adjusted net revenue is not determined in accordance with GAAP. For this adjustment, we measure the amount of pre-acquisition revenue generated by the assets during the period in 2011 that corresponds with the actual period we have owned the acquired assets in 2012 (to the extent within the period to which this report relates). We refer to this adjustment as "acquisition net revenue." Reconciliations of 2011 reported net revenue to 2011 acquisition-adjusted net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2011 as well as a comparison of 2011 acquisition-adjusted net revenue to 2012 reported net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2012, are provided below: Comparison of 2012 Reported Net Revenue to 2011 Acquisition-Adjusted Net Revenue Year ended December 31, 2012 2011 (in thousands) Reported net revenue $ 1,179,736 $ 1,130,714 Acquisition net revenue - 14,257 Adjusted totals $ 1,179,736 $ 1,144,971 23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Overview The Company has historically satisfied its working capital requirements with cash from operations and borrowings under its senior credit facility. The Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Lamar Media Corp., is the principal borrower under the senior credit facility and maintains all corporate operating cash balances. Any cash requirements of the Company, therefore, must be funded by distributions from Lamar Media.

Sources of Cash Total Liquidity at December 31, 2013. As of December 31, 2013 we had approximately $126.2 million of total liquidity, which is comprised of approximately $33.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and approximately $93.0 million of availability under the revolving portion of Lamar Media's senior credit facility. We are currently in compliance with the maintenance covenant included in the senior credit facility, and we would remain in compliance after giving effect to borrowing the full amount available to us under the revolving portion of the senior credit facility.

Cash Generated by Operations. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 our cash provided by operating activities was $394.7 million, $375.9 million and $318.8 million, respectively. While our net income was approximately $40.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company generated cash from operating activities of $394.7 million during 2013 primarily due to adjustments needed to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities, which includes depreciation and amortization of $300.6 million. We generated cash flows from operations during 2013 in excess of our cash needs for operations and capital expenditures as described herein. We used the excess cash generated principally to reduce our outstanding indebtedness and fund our acquisitions. See - "Cash Flows" for more information.

Credit Facilities. On February 3, 2014, Lamar Media entered into a second restatement agreement with the Company, certain of Lamar Media's subsidiaries as guarantors, the lenders named therein and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, under which the parties agreed to amend and restate Lamar Media's existing senior credit facility on the terms set forth in the second amended and restated credit agreement included in the second restatement agreement. The senior credit agreement was entered into on April 28, 2010, amended and restated on February 9, 2012 and further amended and restated on February 3, 2014 and is referred to herein as the "senior credit facility".

Among other things, the second amendment and restatement of the credit agreement increased the revolving credit facility by $150 million and extended its maturity date to February 2, 2019. The senior credit facility currently consists of a $400 million revolving credit facility and a $500 million incremental facility. Lamar Media is the borrower under the senior credit facility and may also from time to time designate wholly-owned subsidiaries as subsidiary borrowers under the incremental loan facility. Incremental loans may be in the form of additional term loan tranches or increases in the revolving credit facility. Our lenders have no obligation to make additional loans to us, or any designated subsidiary borrower, under the incremental facility, but may enter into such commitments in their sole discretion.

As of December 31, 2013, Lamar Media had approximately $93.0 million of unused capacity under the revolving credit facility included in the senior credit facility and the aggregate balance outstanding under the senior credit facility was $502.1 million.

Note Offerings. On January 10, 2014, Lamar Media completed an institutional private placement of $510 million aggregate principal amount of its 5 3/8% Senior Notes due 2024. The institutional private placement resulted in net proceeds to Lamar Media, after payment of fees and expenses, of approximately $502.3 million. Lamar Media used the proceeds of this offering to repay $502.1 million of indebtedness, including all outstanding term loans, outstanding under its senior credit facility.

On October 30, 2012, Lamar Media completed an institutional private placement of $535 million aggregate principal amount of 5% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2023. The institutional private placement resulted in net proceeds to Lamar Media, after the payment fees and expenses, of approximately $527.1 million.

Lamar Media used the proceeds of this offering to (i) repurchase in full its remaining 6 5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015-Series B and remaining 6 5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015-Series C, (ii) to fund the acquisition of NextMedia Outdoor, Inc., which closed on October 31, 2012 and (iii) to repay $295 million of the Term B loan outstanding under our senior credit facility.

On February 9, 2012, Lamar Media completed an institutional private placement of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes, due 2022. The institutional private placement resulted in net proceeds to Lamar Media, after payment of fees and expenses, of approximately $489 million. The Company used the proceeds of this offering together with approximately $99 million of term loan borrowings under its senior credit facility to repurchase $583.1 million of its outstanding 6 5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes, as described below under the heading " - Uses of Cash - Tender Offers and Debt Repayment".

24 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents Factors Affecting Sources of Liquidity Internally Generated Funds. The key factors affecting internally generated cash flow are general economic conditions, specific economic conditions in the markets where the Company conducts its business and overall spending on advertising by advertisers.

Credit Facilities and Other Debt Securities. Lamar must comply with certain covenants and restrictions related to the senior credit facility and its outstanding debt securities.

Restrictions Under Debt Securities. Lamar must comply with certain covenants and restrictions related to its outstanding debt securities. Currently Lamar Media has outstanding $400 million 7 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes issued in April 2010 (the "7 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes"), $500 million 5 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes issued in February 2012 ( the "5 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes"), $535 million 5% Senior Subordinated Notes issued in October 2012 (the " 5% Senior Subordinated Notes") and $510 million 5 3/8% Senior Notes issued in January 2014 (the "5 3/8% Senior Notes").

The indentures relating to Lamar Media's outstanding notes restrict its ability to incur additional indebtedness but permit the incurrence of indebtedness (including indebtedness under the senior credit facility), (i) if no default or event of default would result from such incurrence and (ii) if after giving effect to any such incurrence, the leverage ratio (defined as the sum of (x) total consolidated debt plus (y) the aggregate liquidation preference of any preferred stock of Lamar Media's restricted subsidiaries to trailing four fiscal quarter EBITDA (as defined in the indentures)) would be less than 7.0 to 1.

Currently, Lamar Media is not in default under the indentures of any of its outstanding notes and, therefore, would be permitted to incur additional indebtedness subject to the foregoing provision.

In addition to debt incurred under the provisions described in the preceding paragraph, the indentures relating to Lamar Media's outstanding notes permit Lamar Media to incur indebtedness pursuant to the following baskets: • up to $1.5 billion of indebtedness under the senior credit facility; • indebtedness outstanding on the date of the indentures or debt incurred to refinance outstanding debt; • inter-company debt between Lamar Media and its restricted subsidiaries or between restricted subsidiaries; • certain purchase money indebtedness and capitalized lease obligations to acquire or lease property in the ordinary course of business that cannot exceed the greater of $50 million or 5% of Lamar Media's net tangible assets; and • additional debt not to exceed $75 million.

Restrictions under Senior Credit Facility.Lamar Media is required to comply with certain covenants and restrictions under the senior credit facility. If the Company fails to comply with these tests, the lenders under the senior credit facility will be entitled to exercise certain remedies, including the termination of the lending commitments and the acceleration of the debt payments under the senior credit facility. At December 31, 2013, and currently, we were in compliance with all such tests under the senior credit facility.

Lamar Media must maintain a senior debt ratio, defined as total consolidated debt (other than subordinated indebtedness) of Lamar Advertising and its restricted subsidiaries, minus the lesser of (x) $100,000,000 and (y) the aggregate amount of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of Lamar Advertising and its restricted subsidiaries to EBITDA, as defined below, for the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters then ended, of less than or equal to 3.50 to 1.00.

Lamar Media is also restricted from incurring additional indebtedness under certain circumstances unless, after giving to the incurrence of such indebtedness, it is in compliance with the senior debt ratio covenant and its total debt ratio, defined as (a) total consolidated debt of Lamar Advertising Company and its restricted subsidiaries as of any date minus the lesser of (i) $100 million and (ii) the aggregate amount of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of Lamar Advertising Company and its restricted subsidiaries to (b) EBITDA, as defined below, for the most recent four fiscal quarters then ended is less than 6.0 to 1.00.

25-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents Under the senior credit facility "EBITDA" means, for any period, operating income for the Company and its restricted subsidiaries (determined on a consolidated basis without duplication in accordance with GAAP) for such period (calculated before (i) taxes, (ii) interest expense, (iii) depreciation, (iv) amortization, (v) any other non-cash income or charges accrued for such period, (vi) charges and expenses in connection with the credit facility transactions, (vii) costs and expenses of Lamar Advertising associated with the REIT conversion, provided that the aggregate amount of costs and expenses that may be added back pursuant to this clause (vii) shall not exceed $10,000,000 in the aggregate and (viii) the amount of cost savings, operating expense reductions and other operating improvements or synergies projected by the Lamar Media in good faith to be realized as a result of any acquisition, investment, merger, amalgamation or disposition within 12 months of any such acquisition, investment, merger, amalgamation or disposition, net of the amount of actual benefits realized during such period from such action: provided, (a) the aggregate amount for all such cost savings, operating expense reductions and other operating improvements or synergies shall not exceed an amount equal to15% of EBITDA for the applicable four quarter period and (b) any such adjustment to EBITDA may only take into account cost savings, operating expense reductions and other operating improvements synergies that are (I) directly attributable to such acquisition, investment, merger, amalgamation or disposition, (II) expected to have a continuing impact on the Lamar Media and its restricted subsidiaries and (III) factually supportable, in each case all as certified by the chief financial officer of the Lamar Media on behalf of the Lamar Media, and (ix) any loss or gain relating to amounts paid or earned in cash prior to the stated settlement date of any swap agreement that has been reflected in operating income for such period) and (except to the extent received or paid in cash by the Company and its restricted subsidiaries income or loss attributable to equity in affiliates for such period), excluding any extraordinary and unusual gains or losses during such period and excluding the proceeds of any casualty events whereby insurance or other proceeds are received and certain dispositions. For purposes of calculating EBITDA, the effect on such calculation of any adjustments required under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141R is excluded.

Excess Cash Flow Payments. The requirement to make certain mandatory prepayments on loans outstanding under the senior credit facility under certain circumstances was eliminated in conjunction with the second amendment and restatement of the senior credit agreement in February 2014. The Company will not be required to make a mandatory prepayment in respect of consolidated excess cash flow for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 pursuant to the terms of the senior credit agreement.

The Company believes that its current level of cash on hand, availability under the senior credit facility and future cash flows from operations are sufficient to meet its operating needs through fiscal 2014. All debt obligations are reflected on the Company's balance sheet.

Uses of Cash Capital Expenditures. Capital expenditures excluding acquisitions were approximately $105.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. We anticipate our 2014 total capital expenditures will be approximately $100 million.

Acquisitions. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company financed its acquisition activity of approximately $92.2 million with cash on hand.

Tender Offers and Debt Repayment. On December 4, 2013, Lamar Media redeemed in full all $350 million in aggregate principal amount of its 9 3/4% Senior Notes due 2014 at a redemption price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount of outstanding Notes plus a make whole amount and accrued and unpaid interest up to but not including the redemption date. The total amount paid to redeem the notes was approximately $366.4 million, which was funded by using cash on hand of $182.4 million and $184.0 million of borrowings under our senior credit facility.

On January 26, 2012, Lamar Media commenced a tender offer to purchase for cash, up to $700 million in aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 6 5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes. On February 9, 2012, Lamar Media accepted tenders for approximately $483.7 million in aggregate principal amount of the 6 5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes, out of approximately $582.9 million tendered, in connection with the early settlement date of the tender offer. On February 27, 2012, Lamar Media accepted tenders for approximately $99.2 million previously tendered and not accepted for payment and an additional $220 thousand tendered following the early settlement date. The holders of the notes tendered on or before midnight on February 8, 2012 received a total consideration of $1,025.83 per $1,000 principal amount of the notes tendered; holders of notes tendered after such date received a total consideration of $1,005.83 per $1,000 principal amount of the notes tendered. The total cash payment to purchase the tendered 6 5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes on February 9, 2012, including accrued interest up to but excluding February 9, 2012 was approximately $511.6 million and the total cash payment to purchase the tendered notes on February 27, 2012, including accrued interest up to but excluding February 27, 2012 was approximately $102.3 million, resulting in an aggregate payment in respect of the 6 5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes tender offer of approximately $613.9 million.

26-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents On August 29, 2012, Lamar Media redeemed in full all $122.76 million of its 6 5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes at a redemption price equal to 101.104% of the principal amount outstanding, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the redemption date. Lamar Media used cash on hand and borrowings under its senior credit facility to fund the redemption.

On November 8, 2012, Lamar Media redeemed $36.1 million of its 6 5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015-Series B and $30 million of its 6 5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015-Series C at a redemption price equal to 101.104% of the principal amount of outstanding notes plus accrued and unpaid interest up to but not including the redemption date.

On November 29, 2012, Lamar Media redeemed in full the remaining $71.1 million in aggregate principal amount outstanding of its 6 5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2018-Series C at a redemption price equal to 101.104% of the principal amount of outstanding notes plus accrued and unpaid interest up to but not including the redemption date.

On December 14, 2012, Lamar Media repaid $295 million of its Term B loan outstanding under its senior credit facility. Lamar Media recorded a $3.9 million loss related to this prepayment due to the write off of previously capitalized and unamortized debt issuance costs. As of December 31, 2012, $22.2 million remains outstanding under the Term B loans.

During September and October of 2011, the Company repurchased an aggregate principal amount of $47.9 million of its outstanding 6 5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes at an average price of 98.5% of the original amount of the notes through open-market transactions.

Debt Service and Contractual Obligations. As of December 31, 2013, we had outstanding debt of approximately $1.94 billion. In the future, Lamar Media has principal reduction obligations and revolver commitment reductions under the senior credit facility. In addition, it has fixed commercial commitments. These commitments are detailed as follows: Payments Due by Period Less Than After Contractual Obligations Total 1 Year 1 - 3 Years 3 -5 Years 5 Years (In millions) Long-Term Debt $ 1,938.8 $ 55.9 $ 362.9 $ 485.0 $ 1,035.0 Interest obligations on long term debt (1) 686.0 107.7 197.8 163.3 217.2 Billboard site and other operating leases 1,161.9 155.4 235.2 175.9 595.4 Total payments due $ 3,786.7 $ 319.0 $ 795.9 $ 824.2 $ 1,847.6 (1) Interest rates on our variable rate instruments are assuming rates at the December 2013 levels.

Amount of Expiration Per Period Total Amount Less Than 1 After Other Commercial Commitments Committed Year 1 - 3 Years 3 - 5 Years 5 Years (In millions) Revolving Bank Facility (2) $ 250.0 $ - $ 250.0 $ - $ - Standby Letters of Credit (3) $ 7.0 $ 5.6 $ 1.4 $ - $ - (2) Lamar Media had $150.0 million outstanding under the revolving facility at December 31, 2013.

(3) The standby letters of credit are issued under Lamar Media's revolving bank facility and reduce the availability of the facility by the same amount.

REIT Election As previously announced, the Company is actively considering an election to convert to real estate investment trust (REIT) status. In conjunction with this review, the Company submitted a private letter ruling request to the U.S.

Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") in November of 2012 addressing certain matters relevant to its contemplated qualification as a REIT. After a delay caused by internal IRS procedures and considerations, in November 2013 the Company was advised by the IRS that it will resume issuing private letter rulings regarding the REIT provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and that the IRS is actively working on the Company's private letter ruling request. Based on current information, the Company believes that it will be in a position to convert to a REIT effective January 1, 2014.

The Company's decision to proceed with a REIT election is subject to the approval of its board of directors. A favorable IRS ruling, if received, does not guarantee that the Company would succeed in qualifying as a REIT and there is no certainty as to the timing of a REIT election. The Company may not ultimately pursue a conversion to a REIT, and it can provide no assurance that a REIT conversion, if completed, will be successfully implemented or achieve the intended benefits.

27 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents Cash Flows The Company's cash flows provided by operating activities increased by $18.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 primarily resulting from an increase in operating income of $8.9 million as described in "Results of Operations" and by a decrease in changes to operating net assets of $20.9 million, offset by a increase in non-cash compensation of $10.5 million over the comparable period in 2012.

Cash flows used in investing activities decreased $111.5 million from $303.4 million in 2012 to $191.9 million in 2013 primarily due to a decrease in acquisition activity of $113.8 million as compared to the same period in 2012.

Cash flows used in financing activities increased to $227.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2013, primarily due to the redemption of Lamar Media's 9 3/4% Senior Notes as discussed above. See "Liquidity and Capital Resources-Uses of Cash".

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES Our discussion and analysis of our results of operations and liquidity and capital resources are based on our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to long-lived asset recovery, intangible assets, goodwill impairment, deferred taxes, asset retirement obligations, stock-based compensation and allowance for doubtful accounts. We base our estimates on historical and anticipated results and trends and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, including assumptions as to future events and, where applicable, established valuation techniques. These estimates form the basis for making judgments about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. By their nature, estimates are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. Actual results may differ from our estimates. We believe that the following significant accounting policies and assumptions may involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity than others.

Long-Lived Asset Recovery. Long-lived assets, consisting primarily of property, plant and equipment and intangibles comprise a significant portion of the Company's total assets. Purchases of property, plant and equipment are recorded at purchase cost, while acquired property, plant and equipment is recorded at fair value determined primarily through estimates of replacement costs.

Property, plant and equipment of $1.1 billion and intangible assets of $419.4 million are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances have indicated that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable.

Recoverability of assets is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset or asset group to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by that asset or asset group before interest expense. These undiscounted cash flow projections are based on management's assumptions surrounding future operating results and the anticipated future economic environment. If actual results differ from management's assumptions, an impairment of these intangible assets may exist and a charge to income would be made in the period such impairment is determined. During the year ended December 31, 2013, there were no indications that an impairment test was necessary.

Intangible Assets. The Company has significant intangible assets recorded on its balance sheet. Intangible assets primarily represent site locations of $388.7 million and customer relationships of $29.1 million associated with the Company's acquisitions. The fair values of intangible assets recorded are determined using discounted cash flow models that require management to make assumptions related to future operating results, including projecting net revenue growth discounted using current cost of capital rates, of each acquisition and the anticipated future economic environment. If actual results differ from management's assumptions, an impairment of these intangibles may exist and a charge to income would be made in the period such impairment is determined. Historically no impairment charge has been required with respect to the Company's intangible assets.

Goodwill Impairment. The Company has a significant amount of goodwill on its balance sheet and must perform an impairment test of goodwill annually or on a more frequent basis if events and circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. The first step of the impairment test requires management to determine the implied fair value of its reporting units and compare it to its book value (including goodwill). To the extent the book value of a reporting unit exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, the Company would be required to perform the second step of the impairment test, as this is an indicator that the reporting unit may be impaired. Impairment testing involves various estimates and assumptions, which could vary, and an analysis of relevant market data and market capitalization.

28 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents We have identified two reporting units (Logo operations and Billboard operations) in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 350. No changes have been made to our reporting units from the prior period. The reporting units and their carrying amounts of goodwill as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 are as follows: Carrying Value of Goodwill (in thousands) December 31, 2013 December 31, 2012 Billboard operations 1,502,592 1,484,189 Logo operations 961 961 We believe there are numerous facts and circumstances that need to be considered when estimating the reasonableness of the reporting unit's estimated fair value.

In conducting our impairment test, we assessed the reasonableness of the reporting unit's estimated fair value based on both market capitalization and discounted future cash flows. The discounted cash flow analysis incorporated various growth rate assumptions and discounting based on a present value factor.

Consideration of market capitalization The Company first considered its market capitalization as of its annual impairment testing date of December 31. The market capitalization of its Class A common stock as of December 31, 2013 was $4.9 billion compared to stockholders' equity of $932.9 million as of that date, resulting in an excess of approximately $4.0 billion, which is substantially in excess of our book value.

The Company considers market capitalization over book value a strong indicator that no impairment of goodwill exists as of the measurement date of December 31, 2013. The following table presents the market capitalization and aggregate book value of the reporting units as of December 31, 2013: Market Equity Book Value Capitalization(1) (in thousands) Aggregate Values as of December 31, 2013 $ 932,946 $ 4,905,601 (1) Market capitalization was calculated using a 10-day average of the closing prices of the Class A common stock beginning 5 trading days prior to the measurement date.

Calculations of Fair Value using Discounted Cash Flow Analysis We also estimate fair value using a discounted cash flow analysis that compares the estimated future cash flows of each reporting unit to the book value of the reporting unit. The discount rate and projected revenue and EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization) growth rates are significant assumptions utilized in our calculation of the present value of cash flows used to estimate fair value of the reporting units. These assumptions could be adversely impacted by certain risks including deterioration in industry and economic conditions. See discussion in "Risk Factors" in Item 1A of this Annual Report. For additional information about goodwill, see Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Our discount rate assumption is based on our cost of capital, which we determine annually based on our estimated costs of debt and equity relative to our capital structure. As of December 31, 2013 our weighted average cost of capital (WACC) was approximately 9.5%.

In developing our revenue and EBITDA growth rates, we consider our historical performance and current market trends in the markets in which we operate. The five year projected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) used in our discounted cash flow analysis for billboard revenue and billboard EBITDA was 4.4% and 5.8%, respectively, and our logo operations revenue and EBITDA CAGR was 2.2% and 2.5%, respectively. The projected CAGR for revenue and EBITDA discussed above would have to deteriorate significantly, among other factors, before further testing of goodwill impairment would be necessary for our reporting units.

The fair values calculated as of December 31, 2013, using the discounted cash flow analysis described above for both reporting units were substantially in excess of their book values. Assumptions used in our impairment test, such as forecasted growth rates and our cost of capital, are based on the best available market information and are consistent with our internal forecast and operating plans. The following table presents the aggregate fair value of our reporting units and aggregate book value of the reporting units as of December 31, 2013: Equity Book Value Fair Value (1) (in thousands) Aggregate Values as of December 31, 2013 $ 932,946 $ 4,223,102 (1) Fair Value is calculated using the discounted cash flow analysis described above.

Based upon the Company's annual review as of December 31, 2013, using both the market capitalization approach and discounted cash flow analysis, there was no indication of a potential impairment and, therefore, the second step of the impairment test was not required and no impairment charge was necessary.

29-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents Deferred Taxes. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had deferred tax assets of $252.3 million, a component of which is the Company's operating loss carry forward, net of existing valuation allowances. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income in those jurisdictions during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities (including the impact of available carry back and carry forward periods), projected future taxable income, and tax-planning strategies in making this assessment. In order to fully realize the deferred tax assets, the Company will need to generate future taxable income before the expiration of the carry forwards governed by the tax code. Based on the current level of pretax earnings for financial reporting purposes and projected decreases in future depreciation and amortization, we will generate the minimum amount of future taxable income to support the realization of the deferred tax assets. Additionally, the Company has a significant amount of deferred tax liabilities that will reverse during the same period and jurisdiction and is of the same character as the temporary differences giving rise to the deferred tax assets. As a result, management believes that it is more likely than not that we will realize the benefits of these deferred tax assets, net of the existing valuation allowances at December 31, 2013. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income during the carry forward period are reduced. Should the Company determine that it would not be able to realize all or part of its net deferred tax assets in the future, an adjustment to the deferred tax asset would be charged to income in the period such determination was made. For a more detailed description, see Note 11 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Asset Retirement Obligations. The Company had an asset retirement obligation of $200.8 million as of December 31, 2013. This liability relates to the Company's obligation upon the termination or non-renewal of a lease to dismantle and remove its billboard structures from the leased land and to reclaim the site to its original condition. The Company records the present value of obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets in the period in which they are incurred. The liability is capitalized as part of the related long-lived asset's carrying amount. Over time, accretion of the liability is recognized as an operating expense and the capitalized cost is depreciated over the expected useful life of the related asset. In calculating the liability, the Company calculates the present value of the estimated cost to dismantle using an average cost to dismantle, adjusted for inflation and market risk.

This calculation includes 100% of the Company's billboard structures on leased land (which currently consist of approximately 72,000 structures). The Company uses a 15-year retirement period based on historical operating experience in its core markets, including the actual time that billboard structures have been located on leased land in such markets and the actual length of the leases in the core markets, which includes the initial term of the lease, plus consideration of any renewal period. Historical third-party cost information is used to estimate the cost of dismantling of the structures and the reclamation of the site. The interest rate used to calculate the present value of such costs over the retirement period is based on the Company's historical credit-adjusted risk free rate.

Stock-based Compensation. Share-based compensation expense is based on the value of the portion of share-based payment awards that is ultimately expected to vest. Share-Based Payment Accounting requires the use of a valuation model to calculate the fair value of share-based awards. The Company has elected to use the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model incorporates various assumptions, including volatility, expected life and interest rates. The expected life is based on the observed and expected time to post-vesting exercise and forfeitures of stock options by our employees. Upon the adoption of Share-Based Payment Accounting, we used a combination of historical and implied volatility, or blended volatility, in deriving the expected volatility assumption as allowed under Share-Based Payment Accounting.

The risk-free interest rate assumption is based upon observed interest rates appropriate for the term of our stock options. The dividend yield assumption is based on our history and expectation of dividend payouts. Share-Based Payment Accounting requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Forfeitures were estimated based on our historical experience.

If factors change and we employ different assumptions in the application of Share-Based Payment Accounting in future periods, the compensation expense that we record under Share-Based Payment Accounting may differ significantly from what we have recorded in the current period. During 2013, we recorded $17.3 million as compensation expense related to stock options and employee stock purchases. We evaluate and adjust our assumptions on an annual basis. See Note 14 "Stock Compensation Plans" of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. The Company maintains allowances for doubtful accounts based on the payment patterns of its customers. Management analyzes historical results, the economic environment, changes in the credit worthiness of its customers, and other relevant factors in determining the adequacy of the Company's allowance. Bad debt expense was $6.0 million, $5.4 million and $7.6 million or approximately 0.5%, 0.5% and 0.7% of net revenue for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. If the future economic environment declines, the inability of customers to pay may occur and the allowance for doubtful accounts may need to be increased, which will result in additional bad debt expense in future years.

30-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents Lamar Media Corp.

The following is a discussion of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Lamar Media for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of Lamar Media and the related notes.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following table presents certain items in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as a percentage of net revenues for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011: Year Ended December 31, 2013 2012 2011 Net revenues 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % Operating expenses: Direct advertising expenses 35.1 35.5 36.2 General and administrative expenses 18.6 17.9 17.9 Corporate expenses 4.6 4.5 4.1 Depreciation and amortization 24.1 25.1 26.5 Operating income 18.0 18.2 16.2 Loss on extinguishment of debt 1.2 3.5 - Interest expense 11.7 13.3 15.1 Net income 3.2 0.7 0.6 Year ended December 31, 2013 compared to Year ended December 31, 2012 Net revenues increased $66.1 million or 5.6% to $1.25 billion for the year ended December 31, 2013 from $1.18 billion for the same period in 2012. This increase was attributable primarily to an increase in billboard net revenues of $52.1 million or 5.0% over the prior period, an increase in logo sign revenue of $6.0 million, which represents an increase of 9.5% over the prior period, and an $8.0 million increase in transit revenue, which represents an increase of 11.8% over the prior period.

For the year ended December 31, 2013, there was a $26.9 million increase in net revenues as compared to acquisition-adjusted net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2012. The $26.9 million increase in revenue primarily consists of a $19.4 million increase in billboard revenue, a $3.6 million increase in logo revenue and a $4.0 million increase in transit revenue over the acquisition-adjusted net revenue for the comparable period in 2012. This increase in revenue represents an increase of 2.2% over the comparable period in 2012. See "Reconciliations" below.

Operating expenses, exclusive of depreciation and amortization and gain on sale of assets, increased $42.7 million or 6.2% to $725.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2013, which includes a $10.5 million increase in non-cash compensation. Excluding non-cash compensation, operating expenses related to the operations of our outdoor advertising assets increased $28.3 million and corporate expenses increased $3.9 million, of which $2.1 million is related to the Company's evaluation of an election to real estate investment trust status.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $4.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2012, primarily due to Lamar Media's capital expenditures.

During the year ended December 31, 2013, gain on disposition of assets decreased $10.0 million over the comparable period ended December 31, 2012, primarily due to a gain of $9.8 million related to two asset swap transactions, which occurred in 2012.

Due to the above factors, operating income increased $8.9 million to $223.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to $214.9 million for the same period in 2012.

During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recognized a $14.3 million loss on debt extinguishment related to the early extinguishment of our 9 3/4% Senior Notes due 2014. Approximately $4.0 million of the loss is a non-cash expense attributable to the write off of unamortized debt issuance fees and unamortized discounts associated with the retired debt. See - "Uses of Cash - Tender Offers and Debt Repayment" for more information.

Interest expense decreased approximately $10.8 million from $157.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 to $146.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2013, due to the reduction in total debt outstanding as well as a decrease in interest rates resulting from our refinancing transactions in 2012.

See -"Uses of Cash - Tender Offers and Debt Repayment" for more information.

31 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents The increase in operating income, decrease in interest expense and decrease in loss on extinguishment of debt over the comparable period in 2012 resulted in a $46.8 million increase in net income before income taxes. Lamar Media recorded income tax expense of $23.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2013 was 36.3%, which is lower than the statutory rates primarily due to an increase in the corporate income tax rate in Puerto Rico from 30% to 39%, which resulted in a change to the carrying value of net operating loss carryforwards during the period.

As a result of the above factors, Lamar Media recognized net income for the year ended December 31, 2013 of $40.3 million, as compared to net income of $8.1 million for the same period in 2012.

Reconciliations: Because acquisitions occurring after December 31, 2011 (the "acquired assets") have contributed to our net revenue results for the periods presented, we provide 2012 acquisition-adjusted net revenue, which adjusts our 2012 net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2012 by adding to it the net revenue generated by the acquired assets prior to our acquisition of these assets for the same time frame that those assets were owned in the year ended December 31, 2013. We provide this information as a supplement to net revenues to enable investors to compare periods in 2013 and 2012 on a more consistent basis without the effects of acquisitions. Management uses this comparison to assess how well we are performing within our existing assets.

Acquisition-adjusted net revenue is not determined in accordance with GAAP. For this adjustment, we measure the amount of pre-acquisition revenue generated by the assets during the period in 2012 that corresponds with the actual period we have owned the acquired assets in 2013 (to the extent within the period to which this report relates). We refer to this adjustment as "acquisition net revenue." Reconciliations of 2012 reported net revenue to 2012 acquisition-adjusted net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2012 as well as a comparison of 2012 acquisition-adjusted net revenue to 2013 reported net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2013, are provided below: Comparison of 2013 Reported Net Revenue to 2012 Acquisition-Adjusted Net Revenue Year ended December 31, 2013 2012 (in thousands) Reported net revenue $ 1,245,842 $ 1,179,736 Acquisition net revenue - 39,174 Adjusted totals $ 1,245,842 $ 1,218,910 Year ended December 31, 2012 compared to Year ended December 31, 2011 Net revenues increased $49.0 million or 4.3% to $1.18 billion for the year ended December 31, 2012 from $1.13 billion for the same period in 2011. This increase was attributable primarily to an increase in billboard net revenues of $38.7 million or 3.8% over the prior period, an increase in logo sign revenue of $3.7 million, which represents an increase of 6.5% over the prior period, and a $6.6 million increase in transit revenue, which represents an increase of 10.9% over the prior period.

For the year ended December 31, 2012, there was a $34.8 million increase in net revenues as compared to acquisition-adjusted net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2011. The $34.8 million increase in revenue primarily consists of a $27.6 million increase in billboard revenue, a $2.2 million increase in logo revenue and a $5.0 million increase in transit revenue over the acquisition-adjusted net revenue for the comparable period in 2011. This increase in revenue represents an increase of 3.0% over the comparable period in 2011. See "Reconciliations" below.

Operating expenses, exclusive of depreciation and amortization and gain on sale of assets, increased $24.9 million or 3.8% to $682.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 from $657.7 million for the same period in 2011. There was an $18.3 million increase in operating expenses related to the operations of our outdoor advertising assets and a $6.6 million increase in corporate expenses.

Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $3.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2011, primarily due to a reduction in the number of non-performing structures that were dismantled during the period as compared to the year ended December 31, 2012.

The Company recorded a gain on disposition of assets of $13.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2012, which includes a gain of $9.8 million related to two asset swap transactions during the year.

32-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents Due to the above factors, operating income increased $30.9 million to $214.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to $184.0 million for the same period in 2011.

During the year ended December 31, 2012, Lamar Media recognized a $41.6 million loss on debt extinguishment related to the early extinguishment of the 6 5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes and the prepayment of $295 million of our Term B Loan.

Approximately $23.2 million of the loss is a non-cash expense attributable to the write off of unamortized debt issuance fees and unamortized discounts associated with the retired notes. See - "Uses of Cash - Tender Offers and Debt Repayment" for more information.

Interest expense decreased approximately $14.0 million from $171.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 to $157.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2012, due to the reduction in total debt outstanding as well as a decrease in interest rates resulting from Lamar Media's recent 2012 refinancing transactions. See - "Uses of Cash - Tender Offers and Debt Repayment" for more information.

The increase in operating income and decrease in interest expense offset by the loss on extinguishment of debt discussed above resulted in a $3.7 million increase in net income before income taxes. Lamar Media recorded income tax expense of $8.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2012 was 50.7%, which is higher than the statutory rate due to permanent differences resulting from non-deductible expenses and amortization, primarily non-deductible compensation expense related to stock based compensation calculated in accordance with ASC718.

As a result of the above factors, Lamar Media recognized net income for the year ended December 31, 2012 of $8.1 million, as compared to net income of $6.9 million for the same period in 2011.

Reconciliations: Because acquisitions occurring after December 31, 2010 (the "acquired assets") have contributed to our net revenue results for the periods presented, we provide 2011 acquisition-adjusted net revenue, which adjusts our 2011 net revenue for the three and year ended December 31, 2012 by adding to it the net revenue generated by the acquired assets prior to our acquisition of these assets for the same time frame that those assets were owned in the year ended December 31, 2012. We provide this information as a supplement to net revenues to enable investors to compare periods in 2012 and 2011 on a more consistent basis without the effects of acquisitions. Management uses this comparison to assess how well we are performing within our existing assets.

Acquisition-adjusted net revenue is not determined in accordance with GAAP. For this adjustment, we measure the amount of pre-acquisition revenue generated by the assets during the period in 2011 that corresponds with the actual period we have owned the acquired assets in 2012 (to the extent within the period to which this report relates). We refer to this adjustment as "acquisition net revenue." Reconciliations of 2011 reported net revenue to 2011 acquisition-adjusted net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2011 as well as a comparison of 2011 acquisition-adjusted net revenue to 2012 reported net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2012, are provided below: Comparison of 2012 Reported Net Revenue to 2011 Acquisition-Adjusted Net Revenue Year ended December 31, 2012 2011 (in thousands) Reported net revenue $ 1,179,736 $ 1,130,714 Acquisition net revenue - 14,257 Adjusted totals $ 1,179,736 $ 1,144,971 33 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents

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