Saga Communications, Inc: 10-Q filed 2018-11-09
What Saga Communications, Inc reported in its quarterly report filed 2018-11-09 (fiscal Q3 2018): 34 published measures, 96 facts as tagged in accession 0001144204-18-058724.
This filing
- Form
- 10-Q (quarterly report)
- Filed
- 2018-11-09
- Fiscal period
- fiscal Q3 2018
- Accession
- 0001144204-18-058724 on SEC EDGAR
Values are as tagged in this filing. A later filing can restate them; each measure links to its history page, which shows the latest-filed value per period. All Saga Communications, Inc filings.
Reported measures
Total assets
Resources recognized on the balance sheet. Book assets are not the market value of the business.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-09-30 | 242,561,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-12-31 | 248,769,000 | USD |
Total liabilities
Recognized obligations at the reporting date. The definition and scope differ from interest-bearing debt.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-09-30 | 58,403,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-12-31 | 69,304,000 | USD |
Stockholders equity
The reported residual interest after liabilities. It is an accounting amount, not market capitalization.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-09-30 | 184,158,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-12-31 | 179,465,000 | USD |
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and qualifying short-term liquid investments under the filer’s accounting policy. Restricted cash and longer-term investments may be reported separately.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-09-30 | 48,794,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-12-31 | 53,030,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-09-30 | 81,035,000 | USD | |
| At 2016-12-31 | 26,697,000 | USD |
Net income or loss
Reported profit or loss for the period. Check the filing for attribution, exceptional items and discontinued operations before comparing companies.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-01 to 2018-09-30 | 3,695,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2018-01-01 to 2018-09-30 | 9,395,000 | USD | 273 |
| 2017-07-01 to 2017-09-30 | 33,416,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-09-30 | 39,888,000 | USD | 273 |
Operating cash flow
Cash generated or used by operating activities. Working-capital timing can make this differ substantially from reported income.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-01 to 2018-09-30 | 18,167,000 | USD | 273 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-09-30 | 18,677,000 | USD | 273 |
Capital expenditure payments
Cash payments to acquire property, plant and equipment. This taxonomy concept does not capture every form of investment or acquisition.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-01 to 2018-09-30 | 4,450,000 | USD | 273 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-09-30 | 4,850,000 | USD | 273 |
Revenue
Revenue under this specific accounting concept. A missing value is not zero; filers can use other revenue concepts.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-01 to 2018-09-30 | 31,648,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2018-01-01 to 2018-09-30 | 91,891,000 | USD | 273 |
| 2017-07-01 to 2017-09-30 | 30,269,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-09-30 | 86,685,000 | USD | 273 |
Financing cash flow
Net cash from financing activities, including borrowing, repayments and transactions with owners. A positive amount does not establish operating profitability.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-01 to 2018-09-30 | -18,279,000 | USD | 273 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-09-30 | -3,578,000 | USD | 273 |
Investing cash flow
Net cash from investing activities, including asset purchases, disposals and investment transactions. This differs from capital expenditure payments alone.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-01 to 2018-09-30 | -4,124,000 | USD | 273 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-09-30 | 39,239,000 | USD | 273 |
Retained earnings or deficit
Accumulated undistributed earnings or deficit at the reporting date. This balance is not cash available for distribution.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-09-30 | 155,668,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-12-31 | 151,608,000 | USD |
Basic weighted-average shares
Time-weighted shares used for basic earnings per share. This denominator differs from shares outstanding at a single reporting date.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-01 to 2018-09-30 | 5,822,000 | shares | 92 |
| 2018-01-01 to 2018-09-30 | 5,833,000 | shares | 273 |
| 2017-07-01 to 2017-09-30 | 5,807,000 | shares | 92 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-09-30 | 5,800,000 | shares | 273 |
Diluted weighted-average shares
Weighted-average shares used for diluted earnings per share. Potential shares are included under the applicable dilution rules, not simply added to outstanding shares.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-01 to 2018-09-30 | 5,822,000 | shares | 92 |
| 2018-01-01 to 2018-09-30 | 5,833,000 | shares | 273 |
| 2017-07-01 to 2017-09-30 | 5,807,000 | shares | 92 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-09-30 | 5,804,000 | shares | 273 |
Basic earnings per share
Reported earnings or loss per basic common share or unit. Inspect attribution, share classes and restatements before comparing periods. This is not a market return.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-01 to 2018-09-30 | 0.62 | USD/shares | 92 |
| 2018-01-01 to 2018-09-30 | 1.58 | USD/shares | 273 |
| 2017-07-01 to 2017-09-30 | 5.66 | USD/shares | 92 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-09-30 | 6.76 | USD/shares | 273 |
Diluted earnings per share
Reported earnings or loss per share under dilution rules. Antidilutive instruments may be excluded. A diluted value can equal the basic value without implying no potential dilution.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-01 to 2018-09-30 | 0.62 | USD/shares | 92 |
| 2018-01-01 to 2018-09-30 | 1.58 | USD/shares | 273 |
| 2017-07-01 to 2017-09-30 | 5.66 | USD/shares | 92 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-09-30 | 6.76 | USD/shares | 273 |
Income tax expense or benefit
Current and deferred income tax expense or benefit for continuing operations. This accounting expense differs from cash taxes paid.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-01 to 2018-09-30 | 1,575,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2018-01-01 to 2018-09-30 | 4,030,000 | USD | 273 |
| 2017-07-01 to 2017-09-30 | 2,290,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-09-30 | 5,280,000 | USD | 273 |
Net property, plant and equipment
Carrying amount of property, plant and equipment after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization. It is not replacement cost or market value.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-09-30 | 56,152,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-12-31 | 56,235,000 | USD |
Operating income or loss
Operating revenue less operating expenses for the reporting period. It excludes items outside the reported operating result and is not free cash flow.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-01 to 2018-09-30 | 5,321,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2018-01-01 to 2018-09-30 | 13,673,000 | USD | 273 |
| 2017-07-01 to 2017-09-30 | 5,509,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-09-30 | 13,358,000 | USD | 273 |
Current assets
Assets classified as current under the normal operating cycle or one-year boundary. Not all current assets can be converted immediately into cash.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-09-30 | 71,561,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-12-31 | 76,174,000 | USD |
Interest expense
Borrowing costs recognized as interest expense. This is distinct from cash interest paid and may not include every capitalized borrowing cost.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-01 to 2018-09-30 | 243,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2018-01-01 to 2018-09-30 | 717,000 | USD | 273 |
| 2017-07-01 to 2017-09-30 | 254,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-09-30 | 691,000 | USD | 273 |
Current liabilities
Obligations classified as current under the operating-cycle or one-year boundary. The balance includes more than short-term borrowing.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-09-30 | 13,733,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-12-31 | 20,905,000 | USD |
Current accounts payable
Current amounts owed to suppliers for goods and services received. This is one component of current liabilities, not all accrued obligations.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-09-30 | 2,216,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-12-31 | 2,206,000 | USD |
Goodwill carrying amount
Recognized goodwill remaining after accumulated impairment. It arises from business combinations and does not measure the current value of the company’s brand.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-09-30 | 15,558,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-12-31 | 15,558,000 | USD |
Net current accounts receivable
Current customer receivables after the allowance for credit loss. The balance is not cash collected or a guarantee of collection.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-09-30 | 18,924,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-12-31 | 19,307,000 | USD |
Gross property, plant and equipment
Cost of property, plant and equipment before accumulated depreciation. Historical cost does not indicate current value or replacement cost.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-09-30 | 137,201,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-12-31 | 135,856,000 | USD |
Accumulated depreciation on property, plant and equipment
Cumulative depreciation, depletion and amortization recorded against property, plant and equipment. It measures cost allocation to date, not physical wear or market value.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-09-30 | 81,049,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-12-31 | 79,621,000 | USD |
Other noncurrent assets
Noncurrent assets the filer does not present separately. The composition differs by filer and is described only in the filing.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-09-30 | 6,031,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-12-31 | 7,543,000 | USD |
Other noncurrent liabilities
Noncurrent liabilities the filer does not present separately. The composition differs by filer and is described only in the filing.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-09-30 | 1,718,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-12-31 | 2,327,000 | USD |
Accrued current liabilities
Current obligations accrued for goods and services received but not yet invoiced or paid. This is one component of current liabilities, not all short-term obligations.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-09-30 | 3,388,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-12-31 | 3,243,000 | USD |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepayments and other current assets grouped under this concept. The balance is not cash and its composition differs by filer.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2018-09-30 | 2,110,000 | USD | |
| At 2017-12-31 | 2,517,000 | USD |
Pre-tax income or loss from continuing operations
Income or loss from continuing operations before income taxes and noncontrolling interests. It excludes discontinued operations and is not net income.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-01 to 2018-09-30 | 5,270,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2018-01-01 to 2018-09-30 | 13,425,000 | USD | 273 |
| 2017-07-01 to 2017-09-30 | 5,255,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-09-30 | 12,667,000 | USD | 273 |
Net income available to common stockholders
Net income after preferred dividends and similar adjustments, the numerator for basic earnings per share. It can be lower than reported net income.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-01 to 2018-09-30 | 3,632,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2018-01-01 to 2018-09-30 | 9,235,000 | USD | 273 |
| 2017-07-01 to 2017-09-30 | 32,845,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-09-30 | 39,206,000 | USD | 273 |
General and administrative expense
General and administrative costs reported under this concept, separate from selling expense. Filers group overhead differently, so compare presentation before comparing companies.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-01 to 2018-09-30 | 2,813,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2018-01-01 to 2018-09-30 | 8,205,000 | USD | 273 |
| 2017-07-01 to 2017-09-30 | 3,132,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-09-30 | 8,875,000 | USD | 273 |
Other nonoperating income or expense
Other income or expense outside operations under this concept. The composition is filer-specific and can include one-time items.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-01 to 2018-09-30 | 25,000 | USD | 92 |
| 2018-01-01 to 2018-09-30 | 25,000 | USD | 273 |
| 2017-07-01 to 2017-09-30 | 0 | USD | 92 |
| 2017-01-01 to 2017-09-30 | 0 | USD | 273 |
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