Salem Media Group, Inc. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

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The value of broadcast licenses recognized as of the acquisition date.

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The value of customer lists and contracts recognized as of the acquisition date.

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The value of deferred revenue recognized as of the acquisition date.

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The value of domain and brand names recognized as of the acquisition date.

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The value of non-compete agreement recognized as of the acquisition date.

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The value of projects in process recognized as of the acquisition date.

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Amount of assets acquired at the acquisition date.

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The amount of property, plant, and equipment recognized as of the acquisition date.

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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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