Arbitron Inc. announced consolidated unaudited earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009. For the quarter, the company reported revenue of $98,123,000 compared to $102,526,000 for the same period a year ago. Operating income was $24,658,000 compared to $30,399,000 for the same period a year ago. EBIT was $22,710,000 compared to $28,205,000 for the same period a year ago. Income from continuing operations before income taxes was $22,356,000 compared to $27,688,000 for the same period a year ago. Income from continuing operations was $13,719,000 or $0.51 diluted per share compared to $16,955,000 or $0.63 diluted per share for the same period a year ago. Net Income was $13,719,000 or $0.51 diluted per share compared to $16,955,000 or $0.63 diluted per share for the same period a year ago. Lower revenue during the current quarter compared to the third quarter of last year is largely the result of several previously disclosed factors, including: the impact of a decision by Cumulus and Clear Channel to subscribe to a competitor's diary-based radio ratings service in a limited number of small and medium sized markets, beginning with the Spring 2009 survey period; the impact of Univision electing not to subscribe to the Portable People Meter™service in certain markets; and the continued impact of the advertising recession on renewals and new business. For the nine months, the company reported revenue of $283,411,000 compared to $275,246,000 for the same period a year ago. Operating income was $48,634,000 compared to $57,367,000 for the same period a year ago. EBIT was $49,267,000 compared to $56,394,000 for the same period a year ago. Income from continuing operations before tax was $48,248,000 compared to $55,452,000 for the same period a year ago. Income from continuing operation was $29,556,000 or $1.11 diluted per share compared to $33,837,000 or $1.23 diluted per share for the same period a year ago. Net Income was $29,556,000 or $1.11 diluted per share compared to $33,822,000 or $1.23 diluted per share for the same period a year ago. For the full year 2009, Arbitron continues to expect revenue to increase between 2% and 6% as compared to full year 2008 revenue of $368.8 million. The company continues to expect earnings per share (diluted) to be between $1.40 and $1.55, an increase of between 3% and 14%, as compared to $1.36 for the full year 2008.

Arbitron Inc. reported capital expenditures for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. For the quarter, the company has posted capital expenditures of $8.7 million. EBITDA for the quarter was $28.7 million and that compares to $32.8 million generated in third quarter of 2008. Net debt position was roughly $73 million, an improvement of nearly $20 million from last quarter.

Arbitron Inc. expected to Report Fiscal Year 2009 Results on February 15, 2010. This event was calculated by Capital IQ (Created on October 5, 2009).