BEASLEY BROADCAST GROUP INC 10-K

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. As required by Rule 13a-15(b) of the Exchange Act, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)). Based upon the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of December 31, 2022, the end of the period covered by this report. Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting Internal control over financial reporting refers to the process designed by, or under the supervision of, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and effected by our board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and includes those policies and procedures that: (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of managements and directors of the Company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. Internal control over financial reporting cannot provide absolute assurance of achieving financial reporting objectives because of its inherent limitations. Internal control over financial reporting is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures. Internal control over financial reporting also can be circumvented by collusion or improper management override. Because of such limitations, there is a risk that material misstatements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over financial reporting. However, these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process. Therefore, it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk. 68 Table of Contents Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the Company. Management has used the framework set forth in the 2013 report entitled “Internal Control — Integrated Framework” published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (“COSO”) of the Treadway Commission to evaluate the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Management has concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of the end of the most recent fiscal year. This annual report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the Company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to Section 404(c) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act that permits the Company to provide only management’s report in this annual report. There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the Company’s fourth fiscal quarter of 2022 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION None. ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS Not Applicable. 69 Table of Contents PART III ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE The information relating to directors and executive officers required by this Item 10 is incorporated in this report by reference to the information set forth under the captions “Proposal No. 1: Election of Directors,” “The Board of Directors and its Committees” and “Executive Officers” in our Definitive Proxy Statement for our 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be filed with the SEC no later than May 1, 2023 (“2023 Proxy Statement”). If applicable, the information required by this item regarding compliance by our directors and executive officers with Section 16(a) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is incorporated in this report by reference to the information set forth under the caption “Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports” in our 2023 Proxy Statement. The information relating to our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is incorporated in this report by reference to the information set forth under the caption “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics” in our 2023 Proxy Statement. ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION The information required by this Item 11 is incorporated in this report by reference to the information set forth under the caption “Executive Compensation” in our 2023 Proxy Statement. ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS The information required by this Item 12 is incorporated in this report by reference to the information set forth under the caption “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters” in our 2023 Proxy Statement. ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE The information required by this Item 13 is incorporated in this report by reference to the information set forth under the captions “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” and “The Board of Directors and its Committees” in our 2023 Proxy Statement. ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES The information required by this Item 14 is incorporated in this report by reference to the information set forth under the caption “Audit Fees, Other Fees and Services of Independent Registered Public Accountants” in our 2023 Proxy Statement. 70 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements PART IV ITEM 15. EXHIBIT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES (a) Financial Statements. A list of financial statements and schedules included herein is set forth in the Index to Financial Statements appearing in “ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.” (b) Exhibits. Exhibit Number Description 2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger dated July 19, 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 20, 2016). 3.1 Amended and restated certificate of incorporation of Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 25, 2012). 3.2 Fourth amended and restated bylaws of Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 25, 2018). 4.1 Description of securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed February 21, 2020). 4.2 Indenture, dated as of February 2, 2021, by and among the Issuer, the guarantors named therein and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent (including the form of Note) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 2, 2021). 10.1 Promissory Note between Beasley Mezzanine Holdings, LLC and Synovus Bank dated March 1, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 5, 2021). 10.2 Investor Rights Agreement dated November 1, 2016 between the Company, certain stockholders affiliated with the Beasley family and the former stockholders of Greater Media (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 4, 2016). 10.3 Registration Rights Agreement dated November 1, 2016 between the Company, BFTW LLC and the former stockholders of Greater Media (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 4, 2016). 10.4 The 2000 Equity Plan of Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.’s Amendment No. 3 to Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed February 11, 2000. (File No. 333-91683)). 10.5 First amendment to the 2000 Equity Plan of Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed May 27, 2004 (File No. 333-115930)). 10.6 The Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. 2007 Equity Incentive Award Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed April 27, 2007). 10.7 Executive employment agreement by and between Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. and Caroline Beasley dated as of September 20, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 24, 2021). 68 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements 10.8 Executive employment agreement by and between Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. and Bruce Beasley dated as of September 20, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 24, 2021). 10.9 Executive employment agreement by and between Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. and Brian Beasley dated as of September 20, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 24, 2021). 10.10 Executive employment agreement by and between Beasley Mezzanine Holdings, LLC and Marie Tedesco dated as of September 20, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 24, 2021). 10.11 Performance incentive plan of Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed April 11, 2012). 21.1 Subsidiaries of the Company. 23.1 Consent of Crowe LLP. 31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 15d-14(a) (17 CFR 240.15d-14(a)). 31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 15d-14(a) (17 CFR 240.15d-14(a)). 32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 15d-14(b) (17 CFR 240.15d-14(b)) and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. 32.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 15d-14(b) (17 CFR 240.15d-14(b)) and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. 101.INS XBRL Instance Document — the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. 101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. 101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document. 101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document. 101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document. 101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY None. 69 Table of Contents Index to Financial Statements SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. B EASLEY B ROADCAST G ROUP , I NC . By: / S / C AROLINE B EASLEY Caroline Beasley Chief Executive Officer Date: March 27, 2023 Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Signature Title Date /s/ C AROLINE B EASLEY Caroline Beasley Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) March 27, 2023 /s/ B RUCE G. B EASLEY Bruce G. Beasley President and Director March 27, 2023 /s/ B RIAN E. B EASLEY Brian E. Beasley Chief Operating Officer and Director March 27, 2023 /s/ M ARIE T EDESCO Marie Tedesco Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and accounting officer) March 27, 2023 /s/ A LLEN B. S HAW Allen B. Shaw Vice-Chairman of the Board March 27, 2023 /s/ P ETER A. B ORDES Peter A. Bordes Director March 27, 2023 /s/ M ICHAEL J. F IORILE Michael J. Fiorile Director March 27, 2023 /s/ L ESLIE V. G ODRIDGE Leslie V. Godridge Director March 27, 2023 /s/ G ORDON H. S MITH Gordon H. Smith Director March 27, 2023 /s/ C HARLES M. W ARFIELD Charles M. Warfield Director March 27, 2023 70