BEIJING, Nov. 17 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Xinhua Finance Media Limited ("XFMedia" or "the Company"; Nasdaq: XFML), a leading media group in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008.
Third Quarter 2008 Highlights -- Steady revenue growth up 25% year over year in the midst of a challenging operating environment. -- Broadcast business continues to contribute the highest growth of 68% year over year and 30% quarter over quarter. -- Company provides fourth quarter guidance and revises full year guidance.
Ms. Fredy Bush, Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Our Broadcast business proceeds to contribute the largest growth as well as the highest margins. We continue to sharpen our focus toward exclusive sports programs and the proper access to showcase this programming. The China media industry is still very fragmented and nascent, but there is a significant and growing demand for a broad range of quality American sports programs. In China, to be successful, one must have both the programs and access. Programming is becoming king and access as key."
Ms. Bush added, "During the quarter, as the Beijing Olympics took place, it was especially challenging for most of the non-official Olympic media and non-Olympic sponsors. The recent global economic downturn poses further challenges, and we will not be immune to the impact of these circumstances. However, by leveraging our strong, fundamental platform, we continue to integrate ourselves to achieve streamlined cost savings across our various operating units."
Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results
The following is a summary of our financial results for the third quarter of 2008:
Chart 1: Summary of financial results 3 months 3 months 3 months 08Q3 vs 08Q3 vs ended ended ended 07Q3 08Q2 Sep, 30 Sep, 30 Jun, 30 growth growth 2008 2007 2008 % % In US millions Net revenue 51.1 40.7 48.9 25% 4% Adjusted EBITDA(1) 9.5 10.3 10.7 -8% -11% Net income (loss) (15.9) 9.0 0.8 N/A N/A Net income (loss) per ADS - diluted(2) ($0.24) $0.13 -- N/A N/A Adjusted net income(1) 7.4 12.3 7.6 -40% -3% Adjusted net income per ADS - diluted(2) $0.10 $0.17 $0.10 -41% 0% 1. Please refer to Chart 8 for a detailed calculation of adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income. 2. Please refer to Chart 9 for weighted average number of ADS on a diluted basis. Net Revenue
Net revenue for the third quarter of 2008 was $51.1 million, up 25% year- over-year from $40.7 million in the third quarter of 2007, or up 4% sequentially from $48.9 million in the second quarter of 2008.
Net Revenue by business group
The following is a summary of net revenue by business group for the third quarter of 2008.
Chart 2: Revenue breakdown by type and business group In US millions Advertising Broadcast Print Total Net revenue: Advertising services 24.1 3.3 0.1 27.5 Content production -- 7.8 -- 7.8 Advertising sales 5.9 7.0 2.8 15.7 Publishing services -- -- 0.1 0.1 Total net revenue: 30.0 18.1 3.0 51.1 Advertising Group
Net revenue for the Advertising Group for the third quarter of 2008 was $30.0 million, up 25% year-over-year from $24.0 million in the third quarter of 2007, or up sequentially from $29.9 million in the second quarter of 2008.
Chart 3: Revenue breakdown of the Advertising Group 3 months 3 months 3 months 3 months ended ended Growth ended ended Growth Sep 30, Sep 30, % Sep 30, Jun 30, % 2008 2007 2008 2008 In US millions Advertising: Television -- 3.8 -100% -- -- N/A Print/Online 15.5 9.5 63% 15.5 12.2 27% Outdoor/Other 7.4 5.7 29% 7.4 8.2 -10% BTL Marketing 5.6 3.6 54% 5.6 7.9 -29% Research 1.5 1.4 3% 1.5 1.6 -9% Subtotal: 30.0 24.0 25% 30.0 29.9 0% Broadcast Group
Net revenue for the Broadcast Group for the third quarter of 2008 was $18.1 million, up 68% year-over-year from $10.8 million in the third quarter of 2007 or up 30% sequentially from $14.0 million in the second quarter of 2008.
Chart 4: Revenue breakdown of the Broadcast Group 3 months 3 months 3 months 3 months ended ended Growth ended ended Growth Sep 30, Sep 30, % Sep 30, Jun 30, % 2008 2007 2008 2008 In US millions Broadcast: Television 6.1 3.5 76% 6.1 6.5 -5% Radio 2.7 1.9 45% 2.7 2.7 0% Mobile 3.3 3.3 -1% 3.3 2.5 32% Production 6.0 2.1 187% 6.0 2.3 166% Subtotal: 18.1 10.8 68% 18.1 14.0 30% Print Group
Net revenue for the Print Group for the third quarter of 2008 was $3.0 million, down 50% year-over-year from $5.9 million in the third quarter of 2007, or down 41% sequentially from $5.0 million in the second quarter of 2008. The year-on-year and sequential decrease is mainly due to the Beijing Olympics.
Chart 5: Revenue breakdown of the Print Group 3 months 3 months 3 months 3 months ended ended Growth ended ended Growth Sep 30, Sep 30, % Sep 30, Jun 30, % 2008 2007 2008 2008 In US millions Print: Newspaper 1.5 2.5 -42% 1.5 2.7 -46% Magazines 1.5 3.4 -55% 1.5 2.3 -35% Subtotal: 3.0 5.9 -50% 3.0 5.0 -41% Gross Profit
Gross profit for the third quarter of 2008 was $18.7 million, up 8% year- over-year from $17.4 million in the third quarter of 2007, or down 11% sequentially from $21.1 million in the second quarter of 2008. Adjusted gross profit (non-GAAP), defined as gross profit before amortization of intangible assets from acquisitions, for the third quarter of 2008 was $20.5 million, up 7% year-over-year from $19.1 million in the third quarter of 2007 or down 11% sequentially from $22.9 million in the second quarter of 2008. We provide adjusted gross profit to break out the amortization of intangible assets from acquisitions charged within the cost of revenue. Chart 6 provides a breakdown of adjusted gross profit by business group.
Chart 6: Reconciliation for adjusted gross profit by business group In US millions Advertising Broadcast Print Total Gross Profit 12.2 5.6 0.9 18.7 Amortization of intangible assets from acquisitions(1) 0.3 1.3 0.2 1.8 Adjusted gross profit 12.5 6.9 1.1 20.5 1. Amortization of intangible assets from acquisitions includes assets such as client database, brand names, and production inventory. Operating Expenses
Operating expenses for the third quarter of 2008 were $15.8 million, up 42% year-over-year from $11.1 million in the third quarter of 2007, or down 6% sequentially from $16.9 million in the second quarter of 2008. The year-on- year increase is mainly due to share based compensation expenses and costs for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
Total operating expenses were composed of selling and marketing expenses and general and administrative expenses. Selling and marketing expenses for the third quarter of 2008 were $3.6 million, down 17% year-over-year from $4.3 million in the third quarter of 2007, or down 35% sequentially from $5.6 million in the second quarter of 2008.
General and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2008 were $12.2 million, up 79% year-over-year from $6.8 million in the third quarter of 2007, or up 8% sequentially from $11.3 million in the second quarter of 2008.
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP), defined as earnings before one time items, other income, interest income and expense, taxes, depreciation, amortization of intangible assets from acquisitions and share-based compensation expenses, for the third quarter of 2008 was $9.5 million, down 8% year-over-year from $10.3 million in the third quarter of 2007, or down 11% sequentially from $10.7 million in the second quarter of 2008. The year-on-year and sequential decrease is primarily due to the Beijing Olympics. For reconciliation to adjusted EBITDA from income from operations, refer to Chart 8.
Chart 7: Adjusted EBITDA by business group In US millions Advertising Broadcast Print Total Adjusted EBITDA by business group 8.5 5.2 -- 13.7 Less: net head office expenses (4.2) Adjusted EBITDA 9.5 Net Income and Adjusted Net Income (non-GAAP)
Net loss for the third quarter of 2008 was $15.9 million, down year-over- year from $9.0 million net income in the third quarter of 2007, or down sequentially from $0.8 million net income in the second quarter of 2008. The primary reason for the year-on-year decline is provision for impairment of a principal protected note. This note is a $25.0 million principal protected note issued by Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. ("Lehman Brothers"), which matures in January 2009 (the "Principal Protected Note"), and was purchased from UBS Financial Services, Inc. in October 2007. Considering that Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy in mid-September of this year, the Company has taken a provision of $16.5 million against the Principal Protected Note. The Company has no other structured financial instruments.
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP), defined as net income before one-time items, amortization of intangible assets from acquisitions, share-based compensation expenses and imputed interest, for the third quarter of 2008 was $7.4 million, down 40% year-over-year from $12.3 million in the third quarter of 2007 or down 3% sequentially from $7.6 million in the second quarter of 2008. The year-on-year and sequential decrease is primarily due to the Beijing Olympics, an increase in net interest expenses, costs for Sarbanes- Oxley compliance and tax expenses. For reconciliation from net income to adjusted net income, please refer to Chart 8.
Outlook for fourth quarter and full year of 2008
XFMedia estimates its net revenue for the fourth quarter of 2008 will range from $48 million to $50 million. Fourth quarter adjusted net income per ADS is estimated to range from $0.04 to $0.06 per diluted ADS.
Due to challenges in the current economic environment, XFMedia is revising its estimate of net revenue for full year 2008 to range from $185 million to $187 million, from previously forecasted range of $198 million to $208 million. Adjusted net income per ADS for full year 2008 is estimated to range from $0.28 to $0.30 per diluted ADS, from previously forecasted range of $0.33 to $0.35 per diluted ADS.
This forecast reflects XFMedia's current and preliminary view, which is subject to change.
Other Corporate Developments
In October 2007, the Company purchased from UBS Financial Services, Inc. a $25.0 million principal protected note issued by Lehman Brothers, which matures in January 2009. In August 2008, the Company borrowed $14.0 million from UBS AG using the Principal Protected Note as collateral (the "Loan"). On September 15, 2008, Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy, and, after the Company refused to post additional collateral for the Loan, on September 25, 2008, UBS AG filed a demand for arbitration with the American Arbitration Association against the Company seeking repayment of the Loan. On October 28, 2008, the Company filed its defense to the demand as well as a cross claim against UBS Financial Services, Inc. for an amount in excess of $25.0 million. The Company has taken a provision of $16.5 million against the Principal Protected Note.
In October 2008, the Company entered into a secured convertible loan facility for up to $80.0 million from affiliates of an existing large shareholder, Patriarch Partners. This is intended to fund investment in its broadcast business, with a focus on sports, while current cash on hand will be used for daily operations and earn out payments.
In light of the global and PRC economic developments and conditions, the Company has evaluated its goodwill and intangible assets for impairment and noted no impairment losses for the third quarter; however, any further significant deterioration of the business environment in the fourth quarter and after could affect the overall business outlook and may trigger potential material non-cash impairment charges on goodwill and intangible assets.
Conference Call Information
Following the earnings announcement, XFMedia's senior management will host a conference call on November 17, 2008 at 8:00 pm (New York) / November 18, 2008 at 9:00 am (Beijing) to review the results and discuss recent business activities.
Interested parties may dial into the conference call at: (US) +1 866 578 5771 or +1 617 213 8055 (UK) +44 207 365 8426 (Asia Pacific) +852 3002 1672 Passcode: XFML
A telephone replay will be available two hours after the call for one week at:
(US Toll Free) +1 888 286 8010 (International) +1 617 801 6888 Passcode: 78412461 A real-time webcast and replay will be also available at: http://www.xfmedia.cn/earnings-webcast About XFMedia
Xinhua Finance Media ("XFMedia"; NASDAQ: XFML) is a leading media group in China with nationwide access to the upwardly mobile demographic. Through its synergistic business groups, Broadcast, Print, and Advertising, XFMedia offers a total solution empowering clients at every stage of the media process and connecting them with their target audience. Its unique platform covers a wide range of media assets, including television, radio, newspaper, magazine, outdoor, online and other media assets.
Headquartered in Beijing, the company has offices and affiliates in major cities of China including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit http://www.xfmedia.cn/ .
Safe Harbor
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the outlook for fourth quarter and full year 2008 and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as XFMedia's strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. XFMedia may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about XFMedia's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward- looking statement, including but not limited to the following: our growth strategies; our future business development, results of operations and financial condition; our ability to attract and retain customers; competition in the Chinese advertising and media market; changes in our revenues and certain cost or expense items as a percentage of our revenues; the outcome of ongoing, or any future, litigation or arbitration, including those relating to copyright and other intellectual property rights; the expected growth of the Chinese advertising and media market; and Chinese governmental policies relating to advertising and media. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in our annual report on Form 20-F and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. XFMedia does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement XFMedia's consolidated financial results under U.S. GAAP, XFMedia also provides the following non-GAAP financial measures: adjusted gross profit, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income. XFMedia has adopted these measures "adjusted gross profit", defined as gross profit excluding amortization of intangible assets from acquisitions, "adjusted EBITDA", by defining adjusted EBITDA as earnings before one time items, other income, interest income and expense, taxes, depreciation, amortization of intangible assets from acquisitions and share-based compensation expenses, and "adjusted net income", by defining adjusted net income as net income before amortization of intangible assets from acquisitions, imputed interest, share-based compensation expenses and one-time items. XFMedia believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with another method for assessing XFMedia's underlying operational and financial performance. These non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial results under U.S. GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please refer to Chart 8 of this release.
XFMedia believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to management and investors in assessing the performance of the Company and assist management in its financial and operational decision-making. A limitation of using non-GAAP measures which exclude share-based compensation expenses is that share-based compensation expenses have been and will continue to be a significant recurring expense in our business. A limitation of using non-GAAP adjusted gross profit, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income is that they do not include all items that impact our net income for the period. Management compensates for these limitations by providing specific information regarding the GAAP amounts excluded from each non-GAAP measure. The accompanying tables have more details on the reconciliations between GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to non-GAAP financial measures.
The following is a reconciliation of our non-GAAP financial results: Chart 8: Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial results 3 months 3 months 3 months ended ended ended Sep 30, Sep 30, Jun 30, 2008 2007 2008 In US millions Income from operations 3.5 6.2 4.3 One time items(1) 0.5 -- 0.6 Depreciation 0.8 0.6 0.6 Amortization of intangible assets from acquisitions 3.4 3.0 3.4 Share-based compensation expenses 1.3 0.5 1.8 Adjusted EBITDA 9.5 10.3 10.7 Net income (loss) (15.9) 9.0 0.8 One time items(2) 17.0 (1.3) 0.6 Amortization of intangible assets from acquisitions 3.4 3.0 3.4 Share-based compensation expenses 1.3 0.5 1.8 Imputed interest 1.6 1.1 1.0 Adjusted net income 7.4 12.3 7.6 1. There is a one-time adjustment of $0.6 million and $0.5 million for second and third quarter of 2008, representing legal fees for class action lawsuit. 2. There is a one-time adjustment of $17.0 million for third quarter of 2008, representing $0.5 million legal fee for class action lawsuit and $16.5 million provision for impairment of principal protected note; $0.6 million for second quarter of 2008, representing legal fees for class action lawsuit; $1.3 million for third quarter of 2007, representing reversal of the imputed interest taken in the first half of 2007 as a result of clarification of terms of one of our exclusive radio advertising agreements. Net income and adjusted net income per ADS and per share are as follows: Chart 9: Net income and adjusted net income per ADS and per share(1) 3 months 3 months 3 months ended ended ended Sep 30, Sep 30, Jun 30, 2008 2007 2008 Net income (loss) per ADS - basic (0.24) $0.14 -- Net income (loss) per ADS - diluted (0.24) $0.13 -- Weighted average number of ADS - basic 68.2 million 63.5 million 67.5 million Weighted average number of ADS - diluted 68.2 million 71.1 million 73.5 million Adjusted net income per ADS - basic $0.10 $0.19 $0.10 Adjusted net income per ADS - diluted $0.10 $0.17 $0.10 Weighted average number of ADS - basic 68.2 million 63.5 million 67.5 million Weighted average number of ADS - diluted 71.8 million 71.1 million 73.5 million 1. For computation of the net income (loss) per ADS and adjusted net income per ADS and per share, dividends on convertible preference shares of $0.6 million in both second and third quarter of 2008 were taken into account. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (In U.S. dollars) Sep 30,2008 Dec 31,2007 Unaudited (Note 1) Assets Current assets: 45,335,004 44,436,087 Cash Restricted cash (Note 2) 34,310,002 47,252,191 Principal protected note (Note 3) 8,458,793 -- Accounts receivable (Note 4) 57,848,423 45,706,766 Prepaid program expenses 4,189,661 5,389,250 Other current assets 21,673,497 16,272,798 Total current assets 171,815,380 159,057,092 Content production deposit and cost, net 3,876,164 8,855,896 Property and equipment, net 10,391,154 9,191,959 Intangible assets, net (Note 5) 243,990,560 233,505,913 Goodwill 285,210,951 180,125,488 Investment 2,500,000 500,000 Principal protected note (Note 3) -- 24,909,929 Deposits for acquisition of subsidiaries 4,806,863 25,634,000 Other long-term asset 9,863,982 9,021,936 Total assets 732,455,054 650,802,213 Liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders' equity Current liabilities: Bank borrowings (Note 3) 38,432,587 33,780,188 Bank overdrafts 667,899 960,157 Other current liabilities 97,560,471 44,473,366 Total current liabilities 136,660,957 79,213,711 Deferred tax liabilities 35,371,505 37,741,579 Long term payables, non-current portion 68,840,567 65,150,610 Total liabilities 240,873,029 182,105,900 Minority Interests 2,475,733 2,060,745 Mezzanine equity: Series B convertible preferred shares (par value $0.001; 308,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2008) 30,250,000 -- Shareholders' equity: Class A common shares and nonvested shares (par value $0.001; 143,822,874 as of December 31, 2007 and September 30, 2008 shares authorized; 90,061,269 as of December 31, 2007 and 92,860,049 as of September 30, 2008 shares issued and outstanding) 92,860 90,061 Class B common shares (par value $0.001; 50,054,619 as of as of December 31, 2007 and September 30, 2008 shares authorized; 50,054,618 as of December 31, 2007 and as of September 30, 2008 shares issued and outstanding) 7,442 7,442 Additional paid-in capital 450,145,276 439,516,974 (Deficits) Retained earnings (887,787) 23,903,560 Accumulated other comprehensive income 9,498,501 3,117,531 Total shareholders' equity 458,856,292 466,635,568 Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders' equity 732,455,054 650,802,213 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations 3 months 3 months 3 months ended ended ended Sep 30, Sep 30, Jun 30, 2008 2007 2008 (in U.S. Dollars) Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Net revenue: Advertising services 27,484,357 26,012,979 26,852,171 Content production 7,807,840 2,073,675 2,888,164 Advertising sales 15,696,762 12,346,672 19,006,987 Publishing services 61,757 291,072 108,924 Total net revenue 51,050,716 40,724,398 48,856,246 Cost of revenue: Advertising services 19,349,359 16,509,981 18,781,998 Content production 4,192,846 1,504,931 1,060,419 Advertising sales 8,457,096 5,048,937 7,644,880 Publishing services 334,708 283,714 254,844 Total cost of revenue 32,334,009 23,347,563 27,742,141 Operating expenses: Selling and distribution 3,587,917 4,337,558 5,560,512 General and administrative 12,186,200 6,791,370 11,301,796 Total operating expenses 15,774,117 11,128,928 16,862,308 Other operating income 550,797 -- 7,220 Income from operations 3,493,387 6,247,907 4,259,017 Other income (expenses) (Note 6) (18,578,516) 2,787,286 (1,136,041) Income (loss) before provision for income taxes and minority interest (15,085,129) 9,035,193 3,122,976 Provision for income taxes (Note 7) 571,824 (232,016) 1,989,097 Net income (loss) before minority interest (15,656,953) 9,267,209 1,133,879 Minority interest 217,192 229,467 370,913 Net income (loss) (15,874,145) 9,037,742 762,966 Dividend on convertible preferred shares 600,000 -- 600,000 Net income (loss) attributable to holders of common shares (16,474,145) 9,037,742 162,966 Net income (loss) per share: Basic - Common Shares (0.12) 0.07 -- Basic - American Depositary Shares (0.24) 0.14 -- Diluted - Common Shares (0.12) 0.06 -- Diluted - American Depositary Shares (0.24) 0.13 -- Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 3 months 3 months 3 months ended ended ended Sep 30, Sep 30, Jun 30, 2008 2007 2008 (in U.S. Dollars) Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Net cash provided by operating activities 3,196,632 1,550,989 7,603,264 Net cash used in investing activities (10,874,537) (9,536,253) (19,234,247) Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities¡ (4,217,299) 1,660,617 (1,506,267) Effect of exchange rate changes 156,411 263,683 666,271 Net decrease in cash (11,738,793) (6,060,964) (12,470,979) Cash, as at beginning of the period 57,073,797 81,411,707 69,544,776 Cash, as at end of the period 45,335,004 75,350,743 57,073,797 Notes to Financial Information 1) 2007 condensed consolidated balance sheets
Information was extracted from the audited financial statements included in Form 20-F of the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 19, 2008.
2) Restricted cash
Restricted cash is US dollar cash deposits pledged for the RMB loan facilities granted by banks for RMB working capital purposes.
3) Principal protected note
In October 2007, the Company purchased from UBS Financial Services, Inc. a $25.0 million principal protected note issued by Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., which matures in January 2009. In August 2008, the Company borrowed $14.0 million from UBS AG using the Principal Protected Note as collateral. On September 15, 2008, Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy, and, after the Company refused to post additional collateral for the Loan, on September 25, 2008, UBS AG filed a demand for arbitration with the American Arbitration Association against the Company seeking repayment of the Loan. On October 28, 2008, the Company filed its defense to the demand as well as a cross claim against UBS Financial Services, Inc. for an amount in excess of $25.0 million. The Company has taken a provision of $16.5 million against the Principal Protected Note.
4) Accounts receivables and debtors turnover
Debtors turnover for the second quarter and third quarter of 2008 were 90 days and 97 days respectively. Our business groups generally granted 90 days to 180 days average credit period to major customers, which is in line with the industry practices in the PRC.
5) Intangible assets
Net book value for intangible assets as of September 30, 2008 was $244.0 million. It mainly represents the fair value of the long-term advertising agreements for the Broadcast and Print Group. The net book value of the intangible assets was primarily composed of a $100.9 million advertising license agreement for our TV business, a $74.8 million exclusive advertising agreement for our newspaper business, and $9.1 million of exclusive advertising agreements we entered for radio advertising operations in Shanghai, Beijing and Guangdong. We are in the process of obtaining third-party valuations of certain identifiable intangible assets for the acquisitions and hence the net book value for intangible assets is preliminary and subject to revision once we complete the valuation exercise.
6) Other income (expenses)
Other income (expenses) includes net interest income (expenses) and net other income (expenses). Other expenses for the third quarter of 2008 include a provision of $16.5 million against the Principal Protected Note (see Note 3).
7) Provision for income taxes
Provision for income taxes includes deferred tax credits of $1.0 million and $0.7 million in the second quarter and third quarter of 2008 respectively.
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Ms. Joy Tsang, XFMedia
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