On Nov. 7, Primedia (NYSE:PRM) released third-quarter earnings for the period ended Sept. 30.

  • Revenues jumped 2.9% to $254 million, backed by the 4.8% growth in the Enthusiast Media segment.
  • In September, the company sold its Crafts Group and Gems Group segments. Earnings do not contain these discounted businesses.
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(Figures in millions, except per-share data)

Income Statement Highlights

Q3 2006

Q3 2005

Change

Sales

$254.0

$246.9

2.9%

Net Profit

($3.3)

($16.8)

N/A

EPS

($0.01)

($0.06)

N/A

Diluted Shares

264.1

263.1

0.4%

*Net profit does not include gain from discontinued operations.

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Margin Checkup

Q3 2006

Q3 2005

Change*

Gross Margin

76.4%

77.2%

(0.9)

Operating Margin

13.8%

11.4%

2.4

Net Margin

(1.3%)

(6.8%)

5.5

*Expressed in percentage points

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Balance Sheet Highlights

Assets

Q3 2006

Q3 2005

Change

Cash + ST Invest.

$71.8

$454.7

(84.2%)



Liabilities

Q3 2006

Q3 2005

Change

Long-Term Debt

$1,381.7

$1,597.6

(13.5%)

Long-Term Debt includes the current maturities as well.

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Cash Flow Highlights

YTD 2006

YTD 2005

Change

Cash From Ops.

$32.3

$4.6

602.2%

Capital Expenditures

$20.8

$25.8

(19.4%)

Free Cash Flow

$11.5

($21.2)

N/A

*Capital Expenditures include capital lease obligation.

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