Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Identifiable Intangible Assets

The Company reviews the carrying value of definite-lived intangible assets and other long-lived assets whenever events or circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. The Company reviewed the following information, estimates and assumptions during the three months ended March 31, 2013 to determine if the carrying amounts of our definite-lived intangible assets and other long-lived assets were recoverable:


•	Historical financial information, including revenue, profit margins, customer attrition data and price premiums enjoyed relative to competing independent publishers;


•	Long-term financial projections, including, but not limited to, revenue trends and profit margin trends;


•	Intangible asset and other long-lived asset carrying values and any changes in current and future use;


•	Trading values of our debt and equity securities; and


•	Other Company-specific information.

Based on our evaluation during the three months ended March 31, 2013, we concluded that the carrying amounts of our definite-lived intangible assets and other long-lived assets were recoverable.

Amortization expense related to the Company’s intangible assets was $75.4 million and $87.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Our intangible assets and their respective book values at March 31, 2013 are shown in the following table:



	Directory Services Agreements			Local Customer Relationships			National Customer Relationships			Trade Names and Trademarks			Technology, Advertising Commitments & Other			Total
Gross intangible assets carrying value	$	1,330,000		$	560,000		$	175,000		$	380,000		$	85,500		$	2,530,500
Accumulated amortization	(401,087		)	(189,669		)	(51,853		)	(94,314		)	(36,314		)	(773,237		)
Net intangible assets	$	928,913		$	370,331		$	123,147		$	285,686		$	49,186		$	1,757,263

The Company evaluates the remaining useful lives of definite-lived intangible assets and other long-lived assets whenever events or circumstances indicate that a revision to the remaining period of amortization is warranted. If the estimated remaining useful lives change, the remaining carrying amount of the intangible assets and other long-lived assets would be amortized prospectively over that revised remaining useful life. The Company evaluated the remaining useful lives of its definite-lived intangible assets and other long-lived assets during the three months ended March 31, 2013 by considering, among other things, the effects of obsolescence, demand, competition, which takes into consideration the price premium benefit we have over competing independent publishers in our markets as a result of directory services agreements acquired in prior acquisitions, and other economic factors, including the stability of the industry in which we operate, known technological advances, legislative actions that result in an uncertain or changing regulatory environment, and expected changes in distribution channels. Based on our evaluation of these factors during the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company has determined that the estimated useful lives of intangible assets presented below reflect the period they are expected to contribute to future cash flows and therefore continue to be deemed appropriate.

The combined remaining weighted average useful life of our identifiable intangible assets at March 31, 2013 is 8 years. The remaining weighted average useful lives and amortization methodology for each of our identifiable intangible assets at March 31, 2013 are shown in the following table:



Intangible Asset	Remaining Weighted Average Useful Lives	Amortization Methodology
Directory services agreements	9 years	Income forecast method ⁽¹⁾
Local customer relationships	8 years	Income forecast method ⁽¹⁾
National customer relationships	8 years	Income forecast method ⁽¹⁾
Tradenames and trademarks	8 years	Straight-line method
Technology, advertising commitments and other	5 years	Income forecast method ⁽¹⁾


⁽¹⁾	These intangible assets are being amortized under the income forecast method, which assumes the value derived from these intangible assets is greater in the earlier years and steadily declines over time.

If industry and local business conditions in our markets deteriorate in excess of current estimates, potentially resulting in further declines in advertising sales and operating results, and / or if the trading value of our debt and equity securities continue to decline significantly, we will be required to assess the recoverability and useful lives of our intangible assets and other long-lived assets. These factors, including changes to assumptions used in our impairment analysis as a result of these factors, could result in future impairment charges, a reduction of remaining useful lives associated with our intangible assets and other long-lived assets and acceleration of amortization expense.

Interest Expense

In conjunction with our adoption of fresh start accounting and reporting on February 1, 2010 ("Fresh Start Reporting Date"), an adjustment was established to record our outstanding debt at fair value on the Fresh Start Reporting Date. This fair value adjustment did not impact future scheduled interest or principal payments and had been amortized as an increase to interest expense using the effective interest method until our filing for Chapter 11 on March 18, 2013. See Note 3, "Reorganization Items, Net and Liabilities Subject to Compromise" and Note 4, "Long-Term Debt - Impact of Fresh Start Accounting" for additional information. Amortization of the fair value adjustment included as an increase to interest expense was $4.9 million and $7.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Advertising Expense

We recognize advertising expenses as incurred. These expenses include media, public relations, promotional, branding and sponsorship costs and on-line advertising. Total advertising expense for the Company was $1.2 million and $4.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Trade Receivables

Approximately 85% of our advertising revenue is derived from the sale of our marketing solutions to local businesses. These customers typically enter into 12-month advertising sales contracts and make monthly payments over the term of the contract. The Company also offers customers the ability to purchase digital marketing solutions for shorter time frames than our standard one year contract. Some customers prepay the full amount or a portion of the contract value. Most new customers and customers desiring to expand their advertising programs are subject to a credit review. If the customers qualify, we may extend credit to them in the form of a trade receivable for their advertising purchase. Local businesses tend to have fewer financial resources and higher failure rates than large businesses. In addition, full collection of delinquent accounts can take an extended period of time and involve significant costs. We do not require collateral from our customers, although we do charge late fees to customers that do not pay by specified due dates.

The remaining approximately 15% of our advertising revenue is derived from the sale of our marketing solutions to national or large regional chains. The majority of the revenue derived through national accounts is serviced through certified marketing representatives ("CMRs") from which we accept orders. CMRs are independent third parties that act as agents for national customers. The CMRs are responsible for billing the national customers for their advertising. We receive payment for the value of advertising placed in our directories, net of the CMR’s commission, directly from the CMR.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

The calculation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (“EPS”) is presented below.



	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013			2012
Basic EPS
Net income (loss)	$	(59,327	)	$	57,572
Weighted average common shares outstanding	50,904			50,254
Basic EPS	$	(1.17	)	$	1.15

Diluted EPS
Net income (loss)	$	(59,327	)	$	57,572
Weighted average common shares outstanding	50,904			50,254
Dilutive effect of stock awards	—			9
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding	50,904			50,263
Diluted EPS	$	(1.17	)	$	1.15

Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average common shares outstanding plus dilutive potential common stock. Potential common stock includes stock options and restricted stock, the dilutive effect of which is calculated using the treasury stock method. Due to the Company's reported net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2013, the effect of all stock-based awards was anti-dilutive and therefore not included in the calculation of EPS. For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, 2.2 million shares and 2.7 million shares, respectively, of the Company’s stock-based awards had exercise prices that exceeded the average market price of the Company’s common stock for the respective period.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the fair value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, net and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximated their carrying value based on the net short-term nature of these instruments. Estimates of fair value may be affected by assumptions made and, accordingly, are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize in a current market exchange.

As required by ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, assets and liabilities are classified based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of the fair value of assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels. The Company did not have any assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2013 and assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2012 were de minimis. There were no transfers of assets or liabilities into or out of Levels 1, 2 or 3 of the fair value hierarchy during the three months ended March 31, 2013 or year ended December 31, 2012. The Company has established a policy of recognizing transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy as of the end of a reporting period.

The Company’s long-term debt obligations are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis, however we present the fair value of the Dex One Senior Subordinated Notes and our senior secured credit facilities in Note 4, “Long-Term Debt.” The Company has utilized quoted market prices, where available, to compute the fair market value of these long-term debt obligations at March 31, 2013. The Dex One Senior Subordinated Notes are categorized within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy and our senior secured credit facilities are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and certain expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates and assumptions. Estimates and assumptions are used in the determination of recoverability of long-lived assets, sales allowances, allowances for doubtful accounts, depreciation and amortization, employee benefit plans expense, deferred income taxes, certain assumptions pertaining to our stock-based awards, and certain estimates and assumptions used in our impairment evaluation and useful lives assessment of definite-lived intangible assets and other long-lived assets, among others.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ("ASU 2013-02"). ASU 2013-02 does not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. However, ASU 2013-02 requires an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or as a separate disclosure in the notes to the financial statements, provided that all the information is presented in a single location, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. Effective January 1, 2013, the Company adopted the disclosure provisions included in ASU 2013-02 and has presented this information in Note 5, "Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)." The adoption of ASU 2013-02 had no impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

We have reviewed other accounting pronouncements that were issued as of March 31, 2013, which the Company has not yet adopted, and do not believe that these pronouncements will have a material impact on our financial position or operating results.

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