Clear Channel Outdoor (CCO) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Revenue grew 11.9% year-over-year to $373.9 million, driven by strong demand in both America and Airports segments, especially in the San Francisco Bay Area and from technology advertisers, with a boost from Super Bowl LX.

• A pending take-private merger with Mubadala Capital, TWG Global, and an investor consortium is expected to close by Q3 2026, with shareholders to receive $2.43 per share in cash; the company will become privately held upon completion.

• The sale of the Spain business for €115 million is expected to close in Q2 2026, with proceeds intended for debt reduction, subject to the merger outcome.

• No public earnings call or financial guidance provided due to the pending merger.

Financial highlights

• Consolidated revenue for Q1 2026 was $373.9 million, up 11.9% year-over-year.

• Adjusted EBITDA rose 31.0% to $103.8 million compared to Q1 2025.

• Net loss attributable to the company was $48.6 million, compared to net income of $62.5 million in the prior year, primarily due to lower gains from discontinued operations.

• Digital revenue rose 14% year-over-year to $158.4 million, representing 42.4% of total revenue.

• Loss from continuing operations improved to $49.4 million from $55.3 million year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• Management expects to use proceeds from the Spain sale to reduce debt, subject to the merger's completion.

• The merger is anticipated to close by the end of Q3 2026, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.

• No financial guidance issued due to the pending merger.

• Macroeconomic uncertainty and advertising demand sensitivity remain key factors for future performance.