iHeartCommunications, Inc. Announces That It Elected Not to Make Interest Payment on Unsecured Notes and
Will Utilize Grace Period Under Indenture
Active discussions among lenders, noteholders, and financial sponsors continue
iHeartCommunications, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has elected not to make a cash interest payment of $106
million, due February 1, 2018, to holders of its 14% senior unsecured notes due 2021 (the “Notes”) as active discussions continue
among its lenders, noteholders, and financial sponsors regarding a comprehensive debt restructuring. The Company’s Board elected
not to make the payment in connection with ongoing efforts to proactively and comprehensively address the Company’s capital
structure.
The decision will not trigger an event of default under the indenture as the Company will utilize a 30-day grace period under
the indenture during which it retains the right to make the interest payment to the holders of the Notes and remain in compliance
with the indenture governing the Notes.
The Board is considering options as part of its strategy to achieve a comprehensive restructuring of the Company’s debt.
About iHeartMedia, Inc. / iHeartCommunications, Inc.
iHeartMedia, Inc. (PINK: IHRT), the parent company of iHeartCommunications, Inc., is one of the leading global media,
entertainment and data companies. The company specializes in radio, digital, outdoor, mobile, social, live events, on-demand
entertainment and information services for local communities, and uses its unparalleled national reach to target both nationally
and locally on behalf of its advertising partners. The company is dedicated to using the latest technology solutions to transform
the company’s products and services for the benefit of its consumers, communities, partners and advertisers, and its outdoor
business reaches over 31 countries across five continents, connecting people to brands using innovative new technology.
iHeartMedia, Inc.
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Wendy Goldberg, 212-377-1105
Executive Vice President, Communications
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Investor Relations
Eileen McLaughlin, 212-377-1116
Vice President, Investor Relations
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