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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarter Ended June 30, 2003 Commission File Number 1-11605
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
Incorporated in Delaware I.R.S. Employer Identification
No. 95-4545390
500 South Buena Vista Street, Burbank, California 91521
(818) 560-1000
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Name of Exchange
Title of class on Which Registered
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Common Stock, $.01 par value New York Stock Exchange
Pacific Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file
such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
YES X NO
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
YES X NO
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There were 2,044,146,743 shares of common stock outstanding as of August 7, 2003.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited; in millions, except per share data)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2003 2002 2003 2002
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Revenues $ 6,175 $ 5,795 $ 19,973 $ 18,667
Costs and expenses (5,446) (5,043) (18,015) (16,661)
Amortization of intangible assets (2) (9) (14) (14)
Gain on the sale of businesses 16 34 16 34
Net interest expense and other (168) (185) (642) (288)
Equity in the income of investees 102 44 243 163
Restructuring and impairment charges (15) -- (15) --
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Income before income taxes and minority interests 662 636 1,546 1,901
Income taxes (247) (253) (591) (757)
Minority interests (15) (19) (70) (83)
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Net income $ 400 $ 364 $ 885 $ 1,061
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Earnings per share
Diluted $ 0.19 $ 0.18 $ 0.43 $ 0.52
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Basic $ 0.20 $ 0.18 $ 0.43 $ 0.52
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Average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding:
Diluted 2,084 2,046 2,057 2,044
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Basic 2,043 2,041 2,043 2,040
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See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in millions, except per share data)
June 30, September 30,
2003 2002
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(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,370 $ 1,239
Receivables 4,171 4,049
Inventories 622 697
Television costs 516 661
Deferred income taxes 623 624
Other assets 666 579
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Total current assets 7,968 7,849
Film and television costs 6,284 5,959
Investments 1,890 1,810
Parks, resorts and other properties, at cost
Attractions, buildings and equipment 19,186 18,917
Accumulated depreciation (8,814) (8,133)
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10,372 10,784
Projects in progress 1,362 1,148
Land 892 848
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12,626 12,780
Intangible assets, net 2,781 2,776
Goodwill 16,978 17,083
Other assets 1,479 1,788
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$ 50,006 $ 50,045
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities $ 4,509 $ 5,173
Current portion of borrowings 1,855 1,663
Unearned royalties and other advances 1,149 983
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Total current liabilities 7,513 7,819
Borrowings 12,056 12,467
Deferred income taxes 2,961 2,597
Other long-term liabilities 3,156 3,283
Minority interests 388 434
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock, $.01 par value
Authorized - 100 million shares, Issued - none
Common stock, $.01 par value
Authorized - 3.6 billion shares, Issued - 2.1 billion shares 12,138 12,107
Retained earnings 13,435 12,979
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (114) (85)
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25,459 25,001
Treasury stock, at cost, 86.8 million and 81.4 million shares (1,527) (1,395)
Shares held by TWDC Stock Compensation Fund II, at cost
6.6 million shares at September 30, 2002 -- (161)
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23,932 23,445
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$ 50,006 $ 50,045
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See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited, in millions)
Nine Months Ended June 30,
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2003 2002
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NET INCOME $ 885 $ 1,061
OPERATING ITEMS NOT REQUIRING CASH
Depreciation 812 761
Equity in the income of investees (243) (163)
Restructuring and impairment charges 11 --
Minority interests 70 83
Amortization of intangible assets 14 14
Write-off of aircraft leveraged lease investment 114 --
Gain on sale of Knight-Ridder, Inc. shares -- (216)
Gain on sale of businesses (16) (34)
Other 108 153
CHANGES IN WORKING CAPITAL (180) (114)
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Cash provided by operations 1,575 1,545
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investments in parks, resorts and other properties (712) (740)
Acquisitions (net of cash acquired) (123) (2,845)
Dispositions 129 200
Proceeds from sale of investments 34 601
Purchase of investments (2) (6)
Other (34) (15)
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Cash used by investing activities (708) (2,805)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings 1,623 4,031
Reduction of borrowings (1,360) (1,675)
Commercial paper borrowings, net (611) 865
Exercise of stock options and other 41 45
Dividends (429) (428)
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Cash (used by) provided by financing activities (736) 2,838
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Increase in cash and cash equivalents 131 1,578
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 1,239 618
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 1,370 $ 2,196
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See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited; tabular dollars in millions, except per share data)
1. These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) for interim financial information and the instructions to Rule 10-01 of Regulation
S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In
the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair
presentation have been reflected in these condensed consolidated financial statements. Operating results for the three and nine
months ended June 30, 2003 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending September 30,
2003. Certain reclassifications have been made in the fiscal 2002 consolidated financial statements to conform to the fiscal 2003
presentation. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2002. In December 1999, DVD Financing, Inc. (DFI), a
subsidiary of Disney Vacation Development, Inc. and an indirect subsidiary of the Company, completed a receivables sale transaction.
In connection with this sale, DFI prepares separate financial statements, although its separate assets and liabilities are also
consolidated in these financial statements.
The terms "Company" and "we" and "our" are used in this report to refer collectively to the parent company and the
subsidiaries through which our various businesses are actually conducted.
2. The operating segments reported below are the segments of the Company for which separate financial information is available and
for which segment results are evaluated regularly by executive management in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing
performance.
Three Months Nine Months
Ended June 30, Ended June 30,
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2003 2002 2003 2002
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Revenues:
Media Networks $ 2,507 $ 2,126 $ 8,232 $ 7,298
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Parks and Resorts 1,731 1,847 4,764 4,805
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Studio Entertainment
Third parties 1,429 1,343 5,153 4,641
Intersegment 11 22 40 52
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1,440 1,365 5,193 4,693
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Consumer Products
Third parties 508 479 1,824 1,923
Intersegment (11) (22) (40) (52)
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497 457 1,784 1,871
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$ 6,175 $ 5,795 $ 19,973 $ 18,667
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Segment operating income:
Media Networks $ 384 $ 288 $ 841 $ 839
Parks and Resorts 352 467 732 934
Studio Entertainment 71 22 415 198
Consumer Products 39 51 282 312
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$ 846 $ 828 $ 2,270 $ 2,283
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THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited; tabular dollars in millions, except per share data)
The Company evaluates the performance of its operating segments based on segment operating income. A reconciliation of
segment operating income to income before income taxes and minority interests is as follows:
Three Months Nine Months
Ended June 30, Ended June 30,
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2003 2002 2003 2002
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Segment operating income $ 846 $ 828 $ 2,270 $ 2,283
Corporate and unallocated shared expenses (117) (76) (312) (277)
Amortization of intangible assets (2) (9) (14) (14)
Gain on the sale of businesses 16 34 16 34
Net interest expense and other (168) (185) (642) (288)
Equity in the income of investees 102 44 243 163
Restructuring and impairment charges (15) -- (15) --
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Income before income taxes and minority interests $ 662 $ 636 $ 1,546 $ 1,901
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3. In November 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation No. 45, Guarantor's Accounting and
Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others (FIN 45). FIN 45 requires a
guarantor to recognize a liability, at the inception of the guarantee, for the fair value of obligations it has undertaken in
issuing the guarantee and also requires more detailed disclosures with respect to guarantees. FIN 45 is effective for guarantees
issued or modified starting January 1, 2003 and requires additional disclosures for existing guarantees. The adoption of FIN 45 did
not have a material impact on the Company's results of operations or financial position. The Company has provided additional
disclosure with respect to guarantees in Note 14.
EITF No. 00-21, Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables (EITF 00-21) becomes effective in the fiscal fourth quarter.
This new accounting rule addresses revenue recognition for revenues derived from a single contract that contains multiple products
or services. The rule provides additional requirements as to when such revenues may be recorded separately for accounting purposes.
Historically, the Company has recognized the NFL broadcast portion of ESPN's affiliate revenue when the NFL games were aired, as
ESPN's affiliate contracts provided a basis for allocating such revenue between NFL and non-NFL programming. Under separate
accounting rules, the cost of the NFL rights has also been recognized as the games were aired. Accordingly, the Company has
recognized both the NFL revenues and NFL costs in the quarters the games were aired.
Under EITF 00-21's requirements for separating the revenue elements of a single contract, the Company will no longer be
allocating ESPN's affiliate revenue between NFL and non-NFL programming for accounting purposes. As a consequence, the Company will
no longer be able to match NFL revenue with NFL costs as all ESPN affiliate revenue (including the NFL portion) will be recognized
ratably throughout the year, while NFL contract costs must continue to be recognized in the quarters the games are aired. This
accounting change impacts only the timing of revenue recognition and has no impact on cash flow. As a result of this change, the
Media Networks segment will report significantly reduced revenue and profitability in the first fiscal quarter when the majority of
the NFL games are aired, with commensurately increased revenues and profits in the second and third fiscal quarters. The impact on
the fourth fiscal quarter is less significant due to the fewer number of games.
The Company is electing to adopt this new accounting rule using the cumulative effect approach. In the fourth quarter, the
Company will record an after-tax charge of $71 million for the cumulative effect of a change in accounting as of the beginning of
fiscal year 2003. This amount represents the revenue recorded for NFL games in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2002 which would
have been recorded ratably over fiscal 2003 under the new accounting method. The following table shows the effect on the first three
quarters of fiscal year 2003 had the Company been on this new accounting method.
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited; tabular dollars in millions, except per share data)
Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
December 31, 2002 March 31, 2003 June 30, 2003 June 30, 2003
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Net Income EPS¹ Net Income EPS¹ Net Income EPS¹ Net Income EPS¹
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As reported $ 256 $ 0.13 $ 229 $ 0.11 $ 400 $ 0.19 $ 885 $ 0.43
Cumulative effect of
accounting change (71) (0.03) -- -- -- -- (71) (0.03)
Quarterly impact of
accounting change (149) (0.07) 85 0.04 102 0.05 38 0.02
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As adjusted $ 36 $ 0.02 $ 314 $ 0.15 $ 502 $ 0.24 $ 852 $ 0.41
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¹ EPS amounts are based on diluted shares outstanding
EPS amounts may not add due to rounding
The net impact of the new accounting method for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003 is not expected to be significant. The
increase in revenues and net income in the fourth quarter of 2003 from the new accounting method's ratable recognition of affiliate
revenue throughout the year (for NFL games aired in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2002 and first quarter of fiscal 2003) will be
offset by the impact of not recognizing NFL revenues that, under the historical method, the Company would have recorded in the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2003 as the games are aired.
FASB Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (FIN 46) becomes applicable in the Company's fiscal
fourth quarter. Variable interest entities (VIEs) are entities that lack sufficient equity or whose equity holders lack adequate
decision making ability based on criteria set forth in the interpretation. All of a company's VIEs must be evaluated under methods
prescribed by this interpretation to determine the primary beneficiary of the risks and rewards of the VIE. The primary beneficiary
is required to consolidate the VIE for financial reporting purposes.
The Company has equity interests in certain entities, including Euro Disney S.C.A. (Euro Disney), that are currently not
consolidated, but under current rules are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. For certain of these entities, the
Company holds variable interests, such as management contracts, license agreements, leases or other arrangements. These entities may
be considered VIEs under FIN 46, and it is possible that the Company may be required to consolidate certain of these entities when
FIN 46 becomes applicable in our fourth quarter. The Company is currently in the process of analyzing these entities to determine if
they are VIEs and, if so, whether the Company is the primary beneficiary in which case consolidation would be required. The Company
believes that any additional liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating any VIEs would not represent additional claims on
the general assets of the Company; rather, they would represent claims against the additional assets recognized by the Company as a
result of consolidating the VIEs. Conversely, we believe that any additional assets recognized as a result of consolidating any VIEs
would not represent additional assets of the Company that could be used to satisfy claims against the Company's general assets.
In April 2003, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 149 (SFAS 149), Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities (SFAS 133). SFAS 149 amends and clarifies financial accounting and reporting for derivative instruments and for
hedging activities under FASB Statement No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. The Company does not
expect the adoption of SFAS 149 in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2003 to have a material impact to the Company's results of operation
or financial position.
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited; tabular dollars in millions, except per share data)
In May 2003, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 150 (SFAS 150), Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with
Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity. SFAS 150 establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain
financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS 150 in
the fiscal fourth quarter of 2003 to have a material impact to the Company's results of operation or financial position.
4. In May 2003, the Company sold the Anaheim Angels baseball team, which resulted in a pre-tax gain of $16 million that is
reported in gain on the sale of businesses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
5. The Company operates 480 Disney Stores in North America and Europe. During the quarter, the Company announced that it was
pursuing strategic options for The Disney Store, Inc., including the possible sale of stores in North America and Europe, in order
to focus on its core competencies and activities intended to increase capital returns. In connection with preparing the chain for
sale, the Company expects to close a certain number of underperforming stores in North America. The Company recorded charges
totaling $15 million, including fixed asset write-downs related to the stores it expects to close and certain related facilities, as
well as for administrative headcount reductions. Management believes that the Company will recover its investment in stores that
will be sold; however, it is possible that certain stores identified for sale may ultimately be closed which could result in
additional charges.
Fixed assets associated with the stores identified for closure have been written down to their fair value, determined on the
basis of estimated future cash flows as of June 30, 2003 based on a one year, expected time frame for the closures. The charges are
reported in restructuring and impairment charges in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. As store closures occur, the
Company expects to incur additional charges related to lease termination costs and other actions that may be taken in connection
with the disposition of the stores. Total future base rent commitments for the Disney Stores in North America and Europe totaled
approximately $425 million as of June 30, 2003. Of these commitments, it is anticipated that the Company will bear the cost of those
associated with the stores that will be closed, and that a buyer would assume those associated with stores that are sold. Total
future base rent commitments for the stores that the Company expects to close were approximately $65 million as of June 30, 2003. In
conjunction with the sale negotiations, the Company will undertake negotiations with lessors to seek favorable lease termination
terms for stores that will be closed, but will likely incur charges related to the lease terminations in the second and third
quarters of fiscal 2004. It is not possible at this time to determine what amount will ultimately be paid to terminate these leases.
The Disney Store results are in the Consumer Products operating segment.
6. During the first quarter of fiscal 2003, the Company wrote off its aircraft leveraged lease investment with United Airlines,
which filed for bankruptcy protection, resulting in a pre-tax charge of $114 million, or $0.04 per share. Based on the bankruptcy
filing, we believe it is unlikely that the Company will recover this investment. The pre-tax charge of $114 million for the
write-off is reported in net interest expense and other in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. As of June 30, 2003, our
remaining aircraft leveraged lease investment totaled approximately $175 million, of which $119 million and $56 million, reflected
investments with Delta Air Lines and FedEx, respectively. Given the current status of the airline industry, we continue to monitor
these investments, particularly Delta Air Lines. The inability of Delta Air Lines to make their lease payments, or the termination
of our lease through a bankruptcy proceeding, could result in a material charge for the write-down of some or all of our investment
and could accelerate income tax payments.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2002, the Company sold the remaining shares of Knight-Ridder, Inc. that it had received in
connection with the disposition of certain publishing operations in fiscal 1997. The pre-tax gain of $216 million, or $0.07 per
share, on the sale is included in net interest expense and other in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited; tabular dollars in millions, except per share data)
7. The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended June 30, 2003 are as follows:
Media
Networks Other Total
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Balance as of October 1, 2002 $ 17,008 $ 75 $ 17,083
Goodwill acquired during the period 20 1 21
ABC acquisition adjustment (126) -- (126)
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Balance as of June 30, 2003 $ 16,902 $ 76 $ 16,978
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During the first quarter of fiscal 2003, certain preacquisition tax contingencies related to the Company's 1996 acquisition
of Capital Cities/ABC, Inc. were resolved. Excess reserves provided for these exposures were reversed against goodwill.
8. During the nine months ended June 30, 2003, the Company decreased its commercial paper borrowings by approximately $611 million
and issued global bonds and convertible senior notes with proceeds of approximately $1.6 billion. The global bonds have an effective
interest rate of 5.9% and mature in fiscal 2018, while the convertible senior notes have a stated interest rate of 2.125% and
mature in fiscal 2023. During the nine-month period, the Company repaid approximately $327 million of U.S. term debt, of which $92
million had matured and $235 million was repurchased prior to maturity. Additionally, the Company repaid $127 million of matured
European medium-term notes. Finally, during the nine-month period the Company called and repaid approximately $892 million of the
debt assumed in the acquisition of ABC Family. As of June 30, 2003, total commercial paper borrowings were approximately $110
million.
In April 2003, the Company issued $1.3 billion of convertible senior notes due on April 15, 2023. The notes bear interest at
an annual rate of 2.125% and are redeemable at the Company's option any time after April 15, 2008 at a price of 100% of the
principal amount of the notes. The notes are redeemable at the investor's option at a price of 100% of principal amount on April 15,
2008, April 15, 2013 and April 15, 2018, and upon the occurrence of certain fundamental changes, such as a change in control. The
notes are convertible into Disney common stock, under certain circumstances, at an initial conversion rate of 33.9443 shares of
common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes. This is equivalent to an initial conversion price of $29.46. The conversion rate
is subject to adjustment if certain events occur, such as the payment of dividends on the Company's common stock exclusively in the
Company's common stock, the issuance to all holders of the Company's common stock of rights or warrants that allow the holders to
purchase shares of the Company's common stock during a specified period of time, and subdivisions, combinations or certain
reclassifications of the Company's common stock.
9. Euro Disney operates the Disneyland Resort Paris on a 4,800-acre site near Paris, France. The Company accounts for its 39%
interest using the equity method of accounting.
As of June 30, 2003, the Company's investment in and accounts and notes receivable from Euro Disney totaled $522 million,
including $164 million drawn under a line of credit that the Company provided to Euro Disney as part of a 1994 restructuring. The
maximum amount available under this line of credit is 168 million Euros ($193 million at June 30, 2003 exchange rates) and it is due
in June 2004.
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited; tabular dollars in millions, except per share data)
Due to the slowdown in the European travel and tourism industry and its impact on Euro Disney's operations, on March 28, 2003
the Company agreed with Euro Disney not to charge royalties and management fees for the period from January 1, 2003 to September 30,
2003, to the extent needed for Euro Disney to comply with a bank covenant regarding its operating income. As a result of this
action, the Company will not recognize royalty and management fee income for the last three quarters of fiscal 2003. Additionally,
for both fiscal 2003 and fiscal 2004, the Company agreed to allow Euro Disney to pay its royalties and management fees annually in
arrears, instead of quarterly. During the last three quarters of fiscal 2002, the Company's royalty and management fee income from
Euro Disney totaled $6 million, $9 million and $12 million, respectively.
During the third quarter, the travel and tourism situation in Europe worsened, and was exacerbated by strikes and work
stoppages in France. This situation negatively impacted Euro Disney to a greater extent than expected at the end of the second
quarter. As a result, Euro Disney has advised the Company that it no longer expects to achieve its previously projected levels of
theme park attendance and hotel occupancy. Consequently, Euro Disney no longer expects to be in compliance with its bank covenants
for fiscal 2003 or 2004, despite last quarter's agreement by the Company to reduce royalties and management fees described above.
Based on these results, the Company will not collect additional royalties and fees related to fiscal 2003.
In response to this situation, Euro Disney has initiated discussions with its agent banks and the Company to obtain the
necessary covenant waivers or modifications and to obtain supplemental financing to address Euro Disney's cash requirements with the
goal of resolving these matters over the next several months. Such financing may include an extension or change in other terms
associated with the Company's credit line or additional commitments from the Company. Without supplemental financing, Euro Disney no
longer expects to generate sufficient cash flow to meet its debt service obligations in fiscal 2004, including the repayment of the
Company's credit line. In the absence of obtaining the covenant waivers or modifications, Euro Disney lenders could accelerate the
maturity of Euro Disney's debt, and should that occur, Euro Disney would be unable to meet its obligations. The Company believes
that Euro Disney will ultimately obtain the requisite covenant waivers or modifications and additional financing; however, there can
be no assurance that these efforts will be successful. Should Euro Disney be unable to obtain the covenant waivers or modifications
and additional financing, some or all of the Company's $522 million Euro Disney investment and receivables would likely become
impaired.
As of March 31, 2003, Euro Disney had total assets of $3.2 billion and total liabilities of $3.2 billion, including
borrowings totaling $2.5 billion. In its report for the six months ended March 31, 2003, Euro Disney reported a net loss of $79
million, which was comparable to the prior-year period. All of these figures are presented on a U.S. GAAP basis.
In connection with the financial restructuring of Euro Disney in 1994, Euro Disney Associes S.N.C. (Disney SNC), a wholly
owned affiliate of the Company, entered into a lease arrangement with a financing company with a noncancelable term of 12 years
related to substantially all of the Disneyland Park assets, and then entered into a 12-year sublease agreement with Euro Disney on
substantially the same terms. Remaining lease rentals at June 30, 2003 of approximately $706 million receivable from Euro Disney
under the sublease approximate the amounts payable by Disney SNC under the lease. At the conclusion of the sublease term, Euro
Disney will have the option of assuming Disney SNC's rights and obligations under the lease for a payment of $91 million over the
ensuing 15 months. If Euro Disney does not exercise its option, Disney SNC may purchase the assets, continue to lease the assets or
elect to terminate the lease. In the event the lease is terminated, Disney SNC would be obligated to make a termination payment to
the lessor equal to 75% of the lessor's then outstanding debt related to the Disneyland Park assets, which payment would be
approximately $1.3 billion. Disney SNC would then have the right to sell or lease the assets on behalf of the lessor to satisfy the
remaining debt, with any excess proceeds payable to Disney SNC. Notwithstanding Euro Disney's financial difficulties, the Company
believes it is unlikely that Disney SNC would be required to pay the 75% lease termination payment as the Company currently expects
that Euro Disney will exercise its assumption option in 2006 in order for Euro Disney to continue its business.
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited; tabular dollars in millions, except per share data)
10. Diluted earnings per share amounts are based upon the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares
outstanding during the period and are calculated using the treasury stock method for stock options and assuming conversion of the
Company's convertible senior notes (see Note 8). For the quarters ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, options for 187 million and 125
million shares, respectively, were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation as they were anti-dilutive. For the nine
months ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, options for 203 million and 138 million shares, respectively, were excluded.
A reconciliation of net income and weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding for calculating
diluted earnings per share is as follows:
Three Months Nine Months
Ended June 30, Ended June 30,
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2003 2002 2003 2002
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Net income $ 400 $ 364 $ 885 $ 1,061
Interest expense on convertible senior notes
(net of tax) 4 -- 4 --
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$ 404 $ 364 $ 889 $ 1,061
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (basic) 2,043 2,041 2,043 2,040
Dilutive stock options 3 5 2 4
Weighted average assumed conversion of convertible senior
notes 38 -- 12 --
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Weighted average number of common and common equivalent 2,084 2,046 2,057 2,044
shares outstanding (diluted) ========== ========== ========== ==========
11. Comprehensive income is as follows:
Three Months Nine Months
Ended June 30, Ended June 30,
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2003 2002 2003 2002
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Net income $ 400 $ 364 $ 885 $ 1,061
Market value adjustments for investments and hedges, net of
tax (30) (100) (63) (84)
Foreign currency translation, net of tax 31 (4) 34 34
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Comprehensive income $ 401 $ 260 $ 856 $ 1,011
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THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited; tabular dollars in millions, except per share data)
12. The following table reflects pro forma net income and earnings per share had the Company elected to record employee stock
option expense based on the fair value methodology:
Three Months Nine Months
Ended June 30, Ended June 30,
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2003 2002 2003 2002
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Net income:
As reported $ 400 $ 364 $ 885 $ 1,061
Less stock option expense (116) (127) (339) (357)
Tax effect 43 47 126 133
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Pro forma after stock option expense $ 327 $ 284 $ 672 $ 837
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Diluted earnings per share:
As reported $ 0.19 $ 0.18 $ 0.43 $ 0.52
Pro forma after stock option expense $ 0.16 $ 0.14 $ 0.33 $ 0.41
These pro forma amounts may not be representative of future disclosures since the estimated fair value of stock options is
amortized to expense over the vesting period, and additional options may be granted in future years. The pro forma amounts assume
that the Company had been following the fair value approach since the beginning of fiscal 1996.
The Company grants restricted stock units to certain executives. Certain restricted stock units vest upon the achievement of
defined performance conditions, while the remaining restricted stock units generally vest equally in two and four years from the
grant date. Restricted stock units are forfeited if the grantee terminates employment prior to vesting. During the nine months ended
June 30, 2003, the Company granted 2,786,000 restricted stock units and recorded compensation expense of approximately $13.8
million. As of June 30, 2003, 3,876,000 restricted stock units were outstanding and unearned stock compensation expense totaled
approximately $56 million.
13. In December 1999, pursuant to the Company's share repurchase program, the Company established the TWDC Stock Compensation Fund
II to acquire shares of Disney common stock for the purpose of funding certain future stock-based compensation. The fund was
terminated on December 12, 2002. On that date, the 5,359,485 shares of the Company's common stock still owned by the fund were
transferred back to the Company and were classified as treasury stock.
14. The Company has exposure to various legal and other contingencies arising from the conduct of its business.
Litigation
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Stephen Slesinger, Inc. v. The Walt Disney Company. In this lawsuit, filed on February 27, 1991, the plaintiff claims that
a Company subsidiary defrauded it and breached a 1983 licensing agreement with respect to certain Winnie the Pooh properties, by
failing to account for and pay royalties on revenues earned from the sale of Winnie the Pooh movies on videocassette and from the
exploitation of Winnie the Pooh merchandising rights. The plaintiff seeks damages for the licensee's alleged breaches as well as
confirmation of the plaintiff's interpretation of the licensing agreement with respect to future activities. The plaintiff also
seeks the right to terminate the agreement on the basis of the alleged breaches. The Company disputes that the plaintiff is entitled
to any damages or other relief of any kind, including termination of the licensing agreement. If each of the plaintiff's claims were
to be confirmed in a final judgment, damages as argued by the plaintiff could total as much as several hundred million dollars and
adversely impact the value to the Company of any future exploitation of the licensed rights.
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited; tabular dollars in millions, except per share data)
However, given the number of outstanding issues and the uncertainty of their ultimate disposition, management is unable to predict
the magnitude of any potential determination of the plaintiff's claims. On May 19, 2003, the United States District Court for the
Central District of California dismissed certain claims and remanded the matter to the Los Angeles Superior Court from which it had
been removed. Pre-trial proceedings continue in the state court.
Milne and Disney Enterprises, Inc. v. Stephen Slesinger, Inc. On November 5, 2002, Clare Milne, the granddaughter of A. A.
Milne, author of the Winnie the Pooh books, and the Company's subsidiary Disney Enterprises, Inc., filed a complaint against Stephen
Slesinger, Inc. ("SSI") in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. On November 4, 2002, Ms. Milne
served notices to SSI and the Company's subsidiary terminating A. A. Milne's prior grant of rights to Winnie the Pooh, effective
November 5, 2004, and granted all of those rights to the Company's subsidiary. In their lawsuit, Ms. Milne and the Company's
subsidiary seek a declaratory judgment, under United States copyright law, that Ms. Milne's termination notices were valid; that
SSI's rights to Winnie the Pooh in the United States will terminate effective November 5, 2004; that upon termination of SSI's
rights in the United States, the 1983 licensing agreement that is the subject of the Stephen Slesinger, Inc. lawsuit described above
will terminate by operation of law; and that, as of November 5, 2004, SSI will be entitled to no further royalties for uses of
Winnie the Pooh. In January 2003, SSI filed (a) an answer denying the material allegations of the complaint and (b) counterclaims
seeking a declaration (i) that Ms. Milne's grant of rights to Disney Enterprises, Inc. is void and unenforceable and (ii) that
Disney Enterprises, Inc. remains obligated to pay SSI royalties under the 1983 licensing agreement. SSI also filed a motion to
dismiss the complaint or, in the alternative, for summary judgment. On May 8, 2003, the Court ruled that Milne's termination notices
are invalid and dismissed SSI's counterclaims as moot. Following further motions, on August 1, 2003, SSI filed an amended answer and
counterclaims and a Third-party complaint against Harriet Hunt (heir to E.H. Shepard, illustrator of the original Winnie the Pooh
stories), who had served a notice of termination and a grant of rights similar to Ms. Milne's.
Kohn v. The Walt Disney Company et al. On August 15, 2002, Aaron Kohn filed a class action lawsuit against the Company, its
Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer in the United States District Court for the Central District of California
on behalf of a putative class consisting of purchasers of the Company's common stock between August 15, 1997 and May 15, 2002.
Subsequently, at least nine substantially identical lawsuits were also filed in the same court, each alleging that the defendants
violated federal securities laws by not disclosing the pendency and potential implications of the Stephen Slesinger, Inc. lawsuit
described above prior to the Company's filing of its quarterly report on Form 10-Q in May 2002. The plaintiffs claim that this
alleged nondisclosure constituted a fraud on the market that artificially inflated the Company's stock price, and contend that a
decline in the stock price resulted from the May 2002 disclosure. The plaintiffs seek compensatory damages and/or rescission for
themselves and all members of their defined class. On December 10, 2002, plaintiffs' motion to consolidate the related actions into
a single case was granted, and their motion for appointment of lead plaintiffs and counsel was granted on February 21, 2003. On or
about April 7, 2003, plaintiffs filed a consolidated amended class action complaint and on May 22, 2003, defendants moved to dismiss
the complaint.
Management believes that it is not currently possible to estimate the impact, if any, that the ultimate resolution of these
legal matters will have on the Company's results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
The Company, together with, in some instances, certain of its directors and officers, is a defendant or co-defendant in
various other legal actions involving copyright, breach of contract and various other claims incident to the conduct of its
businesses. Management does not expect a material impact to its results of operations, financial position or cash flows by reason of
these actions.
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited; tabular dollars in millions, except per share data)
Contractual Guarantees
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The Company has guaranteed certain special assessment and water/sewer revenue bond series issued by the Celebration Community
Development District and the Enterprise Community Development District (collectively, the Districts). The bond proceeds were used by
the Districts to finance the construction of infrastructure improvements and the water and sewer system in the mixed-use,
residential community of Celebration, Florida. As of June 30, 2003, the remaining debt service obligation guaranteed by the Company
was $103 million, of which $62 million was principal.
The Company has guaranteed certain bond issuances by the Anaheim Public Authority for a total of $111 million. The guarantee
also extends to future interest payments that will total $298 million over the 40-year life of the bond. The bond proceeds were used
by the City of Anaheim to finance construction of infrastructure and a public parking facility adjacent to the Disneyland Resort.
Revenues from sales, occupancy and property taxes from the Disneyland Resort and non-Disney hotels are used by the City of Anaheim
to repay the bonds. In the event of a debt service shortfall, the Company will be responsible to fund the shortfall. To the extent
that subsequent tax revenues exceed the debt service payments in subsequent periods, the Company would be reimbursed for any
previously funded shortfalls.
To date, tax revenues have exceeded the debt service payments for both the Celebration and Anaheim bonds.
The Company has guaranteed payment of certain facility and equipment leases on behalf of a third-party service provider that
supplies the Company with broadcasting transmission, post production, studio and administrative services in the U.K. If the
third-party service provider defaults on the leases, the Company would be responsible for the remaining obligation unless the
Company finds another service provider to take over the leases. As of June 30, 2003, the remaining facility and equipment lease
obligation was $73 million. These leases expire in March 2014.
15. As a matter of course, the Company is regularly audited by federal, state and foreign tax authorities. From time to time, these
audits result in proposed assessments. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently completed its examination of the Company's
federal income tax returns for 1993 through 1995. In connection with this examination, the IRS has proposed assessments that
challenge certain of the Company's tax positions. The Company has negotiated the settlement of a number of proposed assessments, and
is pursuing an administrative appeal before the IRS with regard to the remainder. If the remaining proposed assessments are upheld
through the administrative and legal process, they could have a material impact on the Company's earnings and cash flow. However,
the Company believes that its tax positions comply with applicable tax law and intends to defend its positions vigorously. The
Company believes it has adequately provided for any reasonably foreseeable outcome related to these matters. Although their ultimate
resolution may require additional cash tax payments, the Company does not anticipate any material earnings impact from these
matters.
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
SEASONALITY
The Company's businesses are subject to the effects of seasonality. Consequently, the operating results for the nine months
ended June 30, 2003 for each business segment, and for the Company as a whole, are not necessarily indicative of results to be
expected for the full year.
Media Networks revenues are influenced by advertiser demand and the seasonal nature of programming, and generally peak in the
spring and fall.
Studio Entertainment revenues fluctuate based upon the timing of theatrical motion picture, home video (VHS and DVD) and
television releases. Release dates for theatrical, home video and television products are determined by several factors, including
timing of vacation and holiday periods and competition in the market.
Parks and Resorts revenues fluctuate with changes in theme park attendance and resort occupancy resulting from the seasonal
nature of vacation travel. Peak attendance and resort occupancy generally occur during the summer months, when school vacations
occur and during early-winter and spring holiday periods.
Consumer Products revenues are influenced by seasonal consumer purchasing behavior and the timing of animated theatrical
releases.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net income for the quarter increased 10%, or $36 million, to $400 million, and diluted earnings per share increased 6%, or
$0.01, to $0.19 compared to the prior-year quarter. Results for the current quarter included a pre-tax gain of $16 million on the
sale of the Anaheim Angels and restructuring and impairment charges of $15 million at The Disney Store, which offset each other. The
prior-year quarter included a pre-tax gain of $34 million ($0.01 per share) on the sale of the Disney Store business in Japan.
Excluding the year-over-year impact of the gain on the sale of businesses and restructuring charges, results for the current quarter
reflected higher equity in the income of investees and segment operating income and lower net interest expense and other, partially
offset by higher corporate and unallocated shared expenses. Higher income from equity investees was due to increases at the cable
equity investments and the write-down of an investment in a Latin American cable operator in the prior-year quarter. Increased
segment operating income reflected improvements at Media Networks and Studio Entertainment, partially offset by decreases at Parks
and Resorts and Consumer Products. Increased corporate and unallocated shared expenses were due to additional costs for new finance
and human resource information technology systems as well as the absence of a gain on the sale of properties in the U.K. in the
prior-year quarter.
Net interest expense and other is as follows:
Three Months Nine Months
Ended June 30, Ended June 30,
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(unaudited, in millions) 2003 2002 2003 2002
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Interest expense $ (160) $ (187) $ (519) $ (538)
Interest and investment income (loss) (8) 2 (123) 250
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Net interest expense and other $ (168) $ (185) $ (642) $ (288)
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Interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2003 declined primarily due to lower average debt balances. Interest and
investment income (loss) decreased due to losses incurred on the early retirement of Company debt.
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--(continued)
For the nine months, net income decreased 17% or $176 million, to $885 million, and earnings per share decreased 17%, or
$0.09, to $0.43 compared to the prior-year period. Results for the current period included the write-off of our aircraft leveraged
lease investment with United Airlines ($114 million or $0.04 per share), a pre-tax gain of $16 million on the sale of the Anaheim
Angels and restructuring and impairment charges of $15 million at The Disney Store. Results for the prior-year period include a gain
on the sale of the Company's remaining shares of Knight-Ridder, Inc. ($216 million or $0.07 per share) and a pre-tax gain of $34
million (or $0.01 per share) on the sale of the Disney Store business in Japan. Excluding the year-over-year impact of these items,
results for the current period reflected higher corporate and unallocated shared expenses and net interest expense and other and
lower segment operating income, partially offset by higher equity in the income of investees. The increase in corporate and
unallocated shared expenses was due to additional costs for finance and human resource information technology systems and prior-year
results included a gain on the sale of properties in the U.K., partially offset by lower brand promotion initiatives. Higher net
interest expense and other reflected investment losses and losses on the early extinguishment of debt in the current period compared
to investment gains in the prior-year period. Additionally, the current period reflected lower average debt balances. Decreased
segment operating income reflected lower Parks and Resorts and Consumer Products results, partially offset by stronger performance
at Studio Entertainment. The increase in equity in the income of investees reflected growth at the cable equity investments in the
current-year period and the write-down of an investment in a Latin American cable operator in the prior-year period.
Pension and post-retirement medical benefit plan costs have increased significantly in fiscal 2003, due primarily to changes
in actuarial assumptions and higher healthcare costs. The majority of these costs are borne by the Parks and Resorts segment. We
expect that these costs will increase by approximately $200 - $250 million in fiscal 2004, as well. The projected fiscal 2004
increase is due primarily to a decrease in the discount rate used to measure the present value of plan obligations, as well as the
actual performance of plan assets, which has been below the long-term expected performance, reflecting generally decreasing returns
of the financial markets overall. The decrease in the discount rate assumption reflects declining interest rates. Additionally, due
to recent performance of the plan assets, the fair value of the Company's pension assets has decreased significantly in recent
years. This combined with an increase in the present value of plan obligations will result in the Company also recording a
significant minimum pension liability adjustment to other accumulated comprehensive income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003.
Business Segment Results
(unaudited, in millions) Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30,
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Revenues: 2003 2002 % Change 2003 2002 % Change
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Media Networks $ 2,507 $ 2,126 18 % $ 8,232 $ 7,298 13 %
Parks and Resorts 1,731 1,847 (6)% 4,764 4,805 (1)%
Studio Entertainment 1,440 1,365 5 % 5,193 4,693 11 %
Consumer Products 497 457 9 % 1,784 1,871 (5)%
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$ 6,175 $ 5,795 7 % $ 19,973 $ 18,667 7 %
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Segment operating income:
Media Networks $ 384 $ 288 33 % $ 841 $ 839 --
Parks and Resorts 352 467 (25)% 732 934 (22)%
Studio Entertainment 71 22 n/m 415 198 n/m
Consumer Products 39 51 (24)% 282 312 (10)%
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$ 846 $ 828 2 % $ 2,270 $ 2,283 (1)%
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THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--(continued)
The Company evaluates the performance of its operating segments based on segment operating income. The following table
reconciles segment operating income to income before income taxes and minority interests.
Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30,
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(unaudited, in millions) 2003 2002 % Change 2003 2002 % Change
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Segment operating income $ 846 $ 828 2 % $ 2,270 $ 2,283 (1)%
Corporate and unallocated shared expenses (117) (76) (54)% (312) (277) (13)%
Amortization of intangible assets (2) (9) 78 % (14) (14) --
Gain on the sale of businesses 16 34 (53)% 16 34 (53)%
Net interest expense and other (168) (185) 9 % (642) (288) n/m
Equity in the income of investees 102 44 n/m 243 163 49 %
Restructuring and impairment charges (15) -- n/m (15) -- n/m
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Income before income taxes and minority
interests $ 662 $ 636 4 % $ 1,546 $ 1,901 (19)%
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Depreciation expense is as follows:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
(unaudited, in millions) ------------------------------ -------------------------------
Depreciation expense: 2003 2002 2003 2002
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Media Networks $ 43 $ 46 $ 128 $ 137
Parks and Resorts 189 162 529 484
Studio Entertainment 9 13 28 34
Consumer Products 14 15 47 44
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Segment depreciation expense 255 236 732 699
Corporate 27 19 80 62
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Total depreciation expense $ 282 $ 255 $ 812 $ 761
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Segment depreciation expense is included in segment operating income and corporate depreciation expense is included in
corporate and unallocated shared expenses.
Business Segment Results - Three Months
Media Networks
The following table provides supplemental revenue and segment operating income detail for the Media Networks segment:
Three Months Ended June 30,
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(unaudited, in millions) 2003 2002 % Change
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Revenues:
Broadcasting $ 1,231 $ 1,203 2%
Cable Networks 1,276 923 38%
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$ 2,507 $ 2,126 18%
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Segment operating income:
Broadcasting $ 183 $ 76 n/m
Cable Networks 201 212 (5)%
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$ 384 $ 288 33%
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THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--(continued)
Media Networks revenues increased 18%, or $381 million, to $2.5 billion, primarily driven by increases of $28 million at
Broadcasting and $353 million at the Cable Networks. Increased Broadcasting revenue was driven primarily by an increase of $19
million at the ABC television network and $13 million at the Company's owned and operated stations. The increases at the television
network and stations were primarily driven by higher advertising revenues, reflecting higher rates due to an active scatter market.
Revenues at the Cable Networks increased primarily due to increases at ESPN reflecting higher advertising revenue as a result of the
addition of National Basketball Association (NBA) games and higher affiliate revenues. Higher affiliate revenues reflected
contractual rate increases and subscriber growth.
Segment operating income increased 33%, or $96 million, to $384 million, driven by increases of $107 million at Broadcasting,
partially offset by a decrease of $11 million at the Cable Networks. Growth at Broadcasting reflected lower cost programming and
higher advertising revenue. Declines at the Cable Networks reflected higher programming costs related to the NBA contracts at ESPN,
partially offset by incremental advertising revenues and affiliate revenues. Costs and expenses, which consist primarily of
programming rights costs and amortization, production costs, distribution and selling expenses and labor costs, increased 16%, or
$285 million, due to higher programming costs at ESPN due to NBA rights costs, partially offset by lower cost programming at the ABC
television network due to a number of new series. Additionally, the prior-year quarter benefited from insurance proceeds related to
the loss of a broadcast tower.
The Company has various contractual commitments for the purchase of broadcast rights for sports and other programming,
including NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and various college football conference and bowl games. The costs of these contracts have increased
significantly in recent years. We have implemented a variety of strategies, including marketing efforts, to reduce the impact of the
higher costs. The impact of these contracts on the Company's results over the remaining term of the contracts is dependent upon a
number of factors, including the strength of advertising markets, effectiveness of marketing efforts and the size of viewer
audiences.
The initial five-year period of the Company's contract to broadcast the NFL was non-cancelable and ended with the telecast of
the 2003 Pro Bowl. In February 2003, the NFL exercised its option to extend the contract for an additional three years ending with
the telecast of the 2006 Pro Bowl, for an aggregate fee of $3.7 billion. We expect that amortization of the NFL programming costs
that are allocated to ESPN over the three-year renewal period will be relatively level. NFL amortization for fiscal 2004 is expected
to decrease by approximately $180 million at ESPN and by $300 million at the television network as compared to fiscal 2003. The
decrease at the television network is primarily due to the absence of the Super Bowl, which was aired by the television network in
fiscal 2003 and will be absent in fiscal 2004, as well as fewer games in fiscal 2004. The absence of the Super Bowl and the lower
number of games at the television network will also result in lower revenue from NFL broadcasts in fiscal 2004. Due to the payment
terms in the NFL contract, there will be a modest decrease in cash payments in fiscal 2004 as compared to fiscal 2003.
The Company's contractual arrangements with cable operators are renewed or renegotiated from time to time in the ordinary
course of business. Consolidation in the cable distribution industry may adversely affect the Company's ability to obtain and
maintain terms of the distribution of certain of its Cable Network services that are as favorable as those currently in place.
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--(continued)
Parks and Resorts
Revenues decreased 6%, or $116 million, to $1.7 billion, driven primarily by decreases of $113 million at the Walt Disney
World Resort and $14 million from decreased revenues from Euro Disney, partially offset by an increase of $17 million at the
Disneyland Resort. The revenue decrease at Walt Disney World reflected lower theme park attendance and hotel occupancy, partially
offset by higher guest spending. Decreased attendance and hotel occupancy at the Walt Disney World Resort reflected continued
disruption in travel and tourism, partially offset by the timing of Easter and spring break holiday periods, most of which occurred
during the third quarter of the current year versus the second quarter of the prior year. Increased guest spending at Walt Disney
World reflected ticket and other price increases, as well as a reduction in certain promotional programs. The decrease in revenues
from Euro Disney included the cessation of billing and recognition of revenues commencing with the second quarter of the current
year (see Note 9). At the Disneyland Resort, the revenue increase was primarily due to higher hotel occupancy and theme park
attendance, reflecting the success of local promotional programs offered during the quarter, as well as the opening of new
attractions and entertainment venues in the current year.
Segment operating income decreased 25%, or $115 million, to $352 million, primarily due to lower revenues. Costs and
expenses, which consist principally of labor, costs of merchandise, food and beverages sold, depreciation, repairs and maintenance,
employee benefit expenses, entertainment and marketing and sales expense, remained flat compared to the prior year quarter. Costs
and expenses reflected increased costs for employee benefits, refurbishments, insurance, information services, depreciation and
marketing costs, offset by the impact of ongoing cost management efforts.
Studio Entertainment
Revenues increased 5%, or $75 million, to $1.4 billion, driven by increases of $179 million in worldwide theatrical motion
picture distribution and $105 million in international home video, partially offset by a decrease of $151 million in television
distribution. In worldwide theatrical motion picture distribution, revenue increases reflected the strong domestic performance of
Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo in the current quarter. Revenue growth at international home video reflected higher DVD sales of
current-period titles, which included Treasure Planet and Signs. The decline in television distribution primarily reflected higher
domestic syndication revenues in the prior-year quarter for the sale of Home Improvement.
Segment operating income increased from $22 million to $71 million, due to revenue growth in worldwide theatrical motion
picture distribution and international home video, partially offset by lower syndication revenues in domestic television
distribution. Costs and expenses, which consist primarily of production cost and amortization, distribution and selling expenses,
product costs and participation costs, increased 2%, or $26 million, driven by increases in worldwide theatrical motion picture
distribution and international home video, partially offset by a decrease in domestic television distribution. Cost increases in
worldwide theatrical motion picture distribution were primarily due to higher distribution for current-period titles, which included
Finding Nemo, Lizzie McGuire, Holes and Pirates of the Caribbean, which was released in the fourth quarter. Additionally, costs were
impacted by higher participation costs driven by Finding Nemo, partially offset by lower production cost amortization due to higher
write-offs in the prior-year quarter. Higher costs in international home video reflected higher distribution and production cost
amortization for current-period titles, which included Treasure Planet. Lower costs in domestic television distribution reflected
lower production cost amortization and participation costs related to lower domestic syndication revenues in the current quarter.
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--(continued)
Consumer Products
Revenues increased 9%, or $40 million, to $497 million, reflecting increases of $26 million at merchandise licensing, $9
million at publishing and $6 million at The Disney Store. The increase in merchandise licensing reflected higher revenues from toy
licensees in North America and strong performance of baby, home and apparel licensees in Europe. Improvements in publishing resulted
from higher sales, primarily due to the success of W.I.T.C.H in Europe. Increases at The Disney Store were primarily due to
promotional sales in North America.
Segment operating income decreased 24%, or $12 million, to $39 million, reflecting decreased margins at The Disney Store due
to promotional sales and markdowns, partially offset by increased publishing results. Costs and expenses, which primarily consist of
labor, product costs, including product development costs, distribution and selling expenses and leasehold expenses, increased 13%,
or $52 million, primarily driven by higher sales volume at The Disney Store, increased costs at merchandise licensing and higher
divisional administrative costs associated with the initiation of a brand management program.
The Company operates 480 Disney Stores in North America and Europe. During the quarter, the Company announced that it was
pursuing strategic options for The Disney Store, Inc., including the possible sale of stores in North America and Europe, in order
to focus on its core competencies and activities intended to increase capital returns. In connection with preparing the chain for
sale, the Company expects to close a certain number of underperforming stores in North America. The Company recorded charges
totaling $15 million, including fixed asset write-downs related to the stores it expects to close and certain related facilities, as
well as for administrative headcount reductions. Management believes that the Company will recover its investment in stores that
will be sold; however, it is possible that certain stores identified for sale may ultimately be closed which could result in
additional charges.
Fixed assets associated with the stores identified for closure have been written down to their fair value, determined on the
basis of estimated future cash flows as of June 30, 2003 based on a one year, expected time frame for the closures. The charges are
reported in restructuring and impairment charges in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. As store closures occur, the
Company expects to incur additional charges related to lease termination costs and other actions that may be taken in connection
with the disposition of the stores. Total future base rent commitments for the Disney Stores in North America and Europe totaled
approximately $425 million as of June 30, 2003. Of these commitments, it is anticipated that the Company will bear the cost of those
associated with the stores that will be closed, and that a buyer would assume those associated with stores that are sold. Total
future base rent commitments for the stores that the Company expects to close were approximately $65 million as of June 30, 2003. In
conjunction with the sale negotiations, the Company will undertake negotiations with lessors to seek favorable lease termination
terms for stores that will be closed, but will likely incur charges related to the lease terminations in the second and third
quarters of fiscal 2004. It is not possible at this time to determine what amount will ultimately be paid to terminate these leases.
The following table provides supplemental revenues and operating income detail for The Disney Stores in North America and
Europe, which includes the results of stores we expect to close:
(unaudited, in millions) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2003 2002 2003 2002
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Revenues $ 188 $ 178 $ 739 $ 785
Operating income (loss) $ (33) $ (25) $ (46) $ 7
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--(continued)
If we are successful in selling certain Disney Stores in North America and Europe, we would expect to receive royalty
payments from the buyer under a long-term license for the Disney brand.
Business Segment Results - Nine Months
Media Networks
The following table provides supplemental revenue and operating income detail for the Media Networks segment:
Nine Months Ended June 30,
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(unaudited, in millions) 2003 2002 % Change
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Revenues:
Broadcasting $ 4,202 $ 3,907 8 %
Cable Networks 4,030 3,391 19 %
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$ 8,232 $ 7,298 13 %
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Segment operating income:
Broadcasting $ 116 $ (14) n/m
Cable Networks 725 853 (15)%
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$ 841 $ 839 --
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Media Networks revenues increased 13%, or $934 million, to $8.2 billion, driven by increases of $295 million at Broadcasting
and $639 million at the Cable Networks. Increased Broadcasting revenue was primarily driven by an increase of $190 million at the
ABC television network and $58 million at the owned and operated television stations. The increases at the television network and
the owned and operated television stations were driven primarily by higher advertising revenues reflecting higher rates due to an
active scatter market and in part to the Super Bowl, partially offset by decreases because of regular programming preemptions due to
war coverage. Increases at the Cable Networks were driven by higher affiliate and advertising revenues primarily at ESPN, including
incremental advertising revenues from NBA telecasts. Higher affiliate revenues reflected subscriber growth and contractual rate
increases.
Segment operating income remained flat, driven by increases of $130 million at Broadcasting due to higher revenues and lower
cost programming, partially offset by a decrease of $128 million at the Cable Networks, due to higher programming costs, partially
offset by revenue increases. Costs and expenses increased 14%, or $932 million, driven by higher sports programming costs,
principally due to NFL and NBA telecasts.
Parks and Resorts
Revenues decreased 1%, or $41 million, to $4.8 billion, driven primarily by decreases of $56 million at the Walt Disney World
Resort and $35 million from decreased revenues from Euro Disney, partially offset by an increase of $60 million at the Disneyland
Resort. The revenue decrease at Walt Disney World reflected lower theme park attendance and hotel occupancy, partially offset by
higher guest spending. Decreased attendance and hotel occupancy at the Walt Disney World Resort reflected continued disruption in
travel and tourism. Increased guest spending at Walt Disney World reflected ticket and other price increases, as well as a reduction
in promotional programs. The decreased revenues from Euro Disney included the cessation of billing and recognition of revenues
commencing with the second quarter of the current year (see Note 9). Increased revenue at the Disneyland Resort was primarily due to
higher hotel occupancy and theme park attendance, reflecting the success of certain local promotional programs offered during the
current year, increased guest spending as a result of ticket and other price increases, as well as the opening of new attractions
and entertainment venues in the current year.
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--(continued)
Segment operating income decreased 22%, or $202 million, to $732 million, reflecting higher costs at both the Walt Disney
World and Disneyland resorts, and lower revenues. Costs and expenses, which consist principally of labor, costs of merchandise, food
and beverages sold, depreciation, repairs and maintenance, employee benefit expenses, entertainment and marketing and sales expense,
increased by 4%, or $161 million. Cost and expenses reflected increased costs for employee benefits, refurbishments, insurance,
information services, depreciation, and marketing costs, partially offset by the impact of ongoing cost management efforts.
Studio Entertainment
Revenues increased 11%, or $500 million, to $5.2 billion, driven by increases of $374 million in worldwide home video and
$275 million in worldwide theatrical motion picture distribution, partially offset by a decrease of $121 million in television
distribution. Worldwide home video increases reflected stronger DVD and VHS sales of Lilo & Stitch, Beauty & the Beast, Signs and
Sweet Home Alabama compared to the prior-year period, which included Pearl Harbor, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Atlantis.
Growth in worldwide theatrical motion picture distribution revenue reflected the strong performances of Finding Nemo, Chicago, The
Santa Clause 2, Bringing Down the House and Sweet Home Alabama compared to the prior-year period, which included Disney/Pixar's
Monsters, Inc. and Lilo & Stitch. The decline in television distribution primarily reflected higher domestic syndication revenues in
the prior-year period for the sale of Home Improvement.
Segment operating income increased from $198 million to $415 million, due to growth in worldwide theatrical motion picture
distribution and worldwide home video. Costs and expenses increased 6%, or $283 million, driven by increases in worldwide theatrical
and worldwide home video, partially offset by decreases in television distribution. Higher costs in worldwide theatrical motion
picture distribution reflected higher distribution costs for current-period titles, which included Treasure Planet, Finding Nemo,
Chicago and The Santa Clause 2. Cost increases in worldwide home video also reflected higher distribution expenses for
current-period titles, including Lilo & Stitch and Beauty & the Beast. Lower costs in television distribution reflected lower
production cost amortization and participation expense related to lower domestic syndication revenues in the current quarter.
Consumer Products
Revenues decreased 5%, or $87 million, to $1.8 billion, reflecting declines of $139 million at The Disney Store and $16
million at Buena Vista Games, partially offset by increases of $47 million at merchandise licensing and $22 million at publishing.
The decline at The Disney Store reflected the sale of the Disney Store business in Japan in the prior year, as well as lower
comparative store sales and fewer stores in North America. The decrease at Buena Vista Games reflected higher sales in the
prior-year period, attributable to the strong performance of Monsters, Inc. titles. The increase at merchandise licensing primarily
reflected higher revenues from toy licensees, due in part to higher contractually guaranteed minimum royalties in North America and
strong performance across Europe. Growth at publishing is attributed to increases in Europe, reflecting the strong performance of
Topolino, W.I.T.C.H. and Art Attack titles.
Segment operating income decreased 10%, or $30 million, to $282 million, reflecting declines at The Disney Store, partially
offset by increases at merchandise licensing due to increased sales and at Buena Vista Games due to cost reductions. Costs and
expenses decreased 4%, or $57 million, reflecting lower sales volume at The Disney Store, reduced product development and marketing
expenses at Buena Vista Games, partially offset by increases in publishing due to higher sales volume and increased marketing costs.
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--(continued)
STOCK OPTION ACCOUNTING
The following table reflects pro forma net income and earnings per share had the Company elected to record stock option
expense based on the fair value methodology:
Three Months Ended Nine Months
June 30, Ended June 30,
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(unaudited, in millions, except per share data) 2003 2002 2003 2002
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Net income:
As reported $ 400 $ 364 $ 885 $ 1,061
Less stock option expense (116) (127) (339) (357)
Tax effect 43 47 126 133
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Pro forma after stock option expense $ 327 $ 284 $ 672 $ 837
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Diluted earnings per share:
As reported $ 0.19 $ 0.18 $ 0.43 $ 0.52
Pro forma after stock option expense $ 0.16 $ 0.14 $ 0.33 $ 0.41
These pro forma amounts may not be representative of future disclosures since the estimated fair value of stock options is
amortized to expense over the vesting period and additional options may be granted in future years. The pro forma amounts assume
that the Company had been following the fair value approach since the beginning of fiscal 1996.
Fully diluted shares outstanding and diluted earnings per share include the effect of in-the-money stock options calculated
based on the average share price for the period and assumes conversion of the convertible senior note (see Note 8 to the Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements). The dilution from employee options increases as the Company's share price increases, as shown
below:
Total Incremental Percentage of Hypothetical Q3
Disney In-the-Money Diluted Shares Average Shares 2003
Share Price Options (1) Outstanding EPS Impact (3)
------------------ ------------------- ------------------ ------------------ -------------------
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$ 18.91 40 million --(2) -- $ 0.00
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25.00 121 million 12 million 0.59% (0.00)
30.00 148 million 24 million 1.17% (0.00)
40.00 216 million 49 million 2.37% (0.00)
50.00 224 million 67 million 3.23% (0.00)
(1) Represents the incremental impact on fully diluted shares outstanding assuming the average share prices indicated, using
the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, the tax effected proceeds that would be received from the
exercise of all in-the-money options are assumed to be used to repurchase shares.
(2) Fully diluted shares outstanding for the quarter ended June 30, 2003 total 2,084 million and include the dilutive impact
of in-the-money options at the average share price for the period of $18.91 and assumes conversion of the convertible
senior note. At the average share price of $18.91, the dilutive impact of in-the-money options was 3 million shares for
the quarter.
(3) Based upon Q3 2003 earnings of $400 million, or $0.19 per share.
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--(continued)
FINANCIAL CONDITION
For the nine months ended June 30, 2003, cash provided by operations increased by $30 million to $1.6 billion, reflecting
higher income before non-cash items and also the timing of collection of accounts receivable and payment of accounts payable.
During the nine months ended June 30, 2003, the Company invested $712 million in parks, resorts and other properties.
Investments in parks, resorts and other properties by segment are as follows:
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
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(unaudited, in millions) 2003 2002
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Media Networks $ 108 $ 98
Parks and Resorts 371 427
Studio Entertainment 35 39
Consumer Products 26 32
Corporate and unallocated shared expenditures 172 144
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$ 712 $ 740
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Media Networks' capital expenditures consist principally of investments in facilities and equipment. Parks and Resorts'
capital expenditures are primarily for new rides and attractions, capital improvements and equipment. Corporate's capital
expenditures are primarily for information technology hardware and software.
During the nine months ended June 30, 2003, the Company's borrowing activity was as follows:
(unaudited, in millions) Additions Payments Total
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Commercial paper borrowings (net change for the nine
months) $ -- $ (611) $ (611)
US medium term notes and other USD denominated
debt 1,623 (327) 1,296
European medium term notes -- (127) (127)
Other -- (14) (14)
Debt repaid in connection with the ABC Family
acquisition -- (892) (892)
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$ 1,623 $ (1,971) $ (348)
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During the nine months ended June 30, 2003, the Company decreased its commercial paper borrowings by approximately $611
million and issued global bonds and convertible senior notes with proceeds of approximately $1.6 billion. The global bonds have an
effective interest rate of 5.9% and mature in fiscal 2018, while the convertible senior notes have a stated interest rate of
2.125% and mature in fiscal 2023. During the nine-month period, the Company repaid approximately $327 million of U.S. term debt, of
which $92 million had matured and $235 million was repurchased prior to maturity. Additionally, the Company repaid $127 million of
matured European medium-term notes. Finally, during the nine-month period the Company called and repaid approximately $892 million
of the debt assumed in the acquisition of ABC Family.
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--(continued)
Commercial paper borrowings outstanding as of June 30, 2003 totaled approximately $110 million, with maturities of up to one
year, supported by a $2.25 billion bank facility that expires in 2004 and another $2.25 billion bank facility that expires in 2005.
There were no net commercial paper borrowings (total commercial paper less money market securities held by the Company) at June 30,
2003 as money market securities exceeded commercial paper borrowings. The bank facilities allow for borrowings at LIBOR-based rates
plus a spread, depending upon the Company's public debt rating. As of June 30, 2003, the Company had not borrowed any amounts under
these bank facilities. The Company also has the ability to have up to $350 million of letters of credit issued under the $2.25
billion facility expiring in 2004 which if utilized reduces available borrowing under this facility. As of June 30, 2003, $122
million of letters of credit had been issued under this facility, thus $2.13 billion was available for borrowing.
As of June 30, 2003, the Company's investment in and accounts and notes receivable from Euro Disney totaled $522 million,
including $164 million drawn under a line of credit that the Company provided to Euro Disney as part of a 1994 restructuring. The
maximum amount available under this line of credit is 168 million Euros ($193 million at June 30, 2003 exchange rates) and it is due
in June 2004.
Due to the slowdown in the European travel and tourism industry and its impact on Euro Disney's operations, on March 28, 2003
the Company agreed with Euro Disney not to charge royalties and management fees for the period from January 1, 2003 to September 30,
2003, to the extent needed for Euro Disney to comply with a bank covenant regarding its operating income. As a result of this
action, the Company will not recognize royalty and management fee income for the last three quarters of fiscal 2003. Additionally,
for both fiscal 2003 and fiscal 2004, the Company agreed to allow Euro Disney to pay its royalties and management fees annually in
arrears, instead of quarterly. During the last three quarters of fiscal 2002, the Company's royalty and management fee income from
Euro Disney totaled $6 million, $9 million and $12 million, respectively.
During the third quarter, the travel and tourism situation in Europe worsened, and was exacerbated by strikes and work
stoppages in France. The situation negatively impacted Euro Disney to a greater extent than expected at the end of the second
quarter. As a result, Euro Disney has advised the Company that it no longer expects to achieve its previously projected levels of
theme park attendance and hotel occupancy. Consequently, Euro Disney no longer expects to be in compliance with its bank covenants
for fiscal 2003 or 2004, despite last quarter's agreement by the Company to reduce royalties and management fees described above.
Based on these results, the Company will not collect any additional royalties and fees related to fiscal 2003.
In response to this situation, Euro Disney has initiated discussions with its agent banks and the Company to obtain the
necessary covenant waivers or modifications and to obtain supplemental financing to address Euro Disney's cash requirements with the
goal of resolving these matters over the next several months. Such financing may include an extension or change in other terms
associated with the Company's credit line or additional commitments from the Company. Without supplemental financing, Euro Disney no
longer expects to generate sufficient cash flow to meet its debt service obligations in fiscal 2004, including the repayment of the
Company's credit line. In the absence of obtaining the covenant waivers or modifications, Euro Disney lenders could accelerate the
maturity of Euro Disney's debt, and should that occur, Euro Disney would be unable to meet its obligations. The Company believes
that Euro Disney will ultimately obtain the requisite covenant waivers or modifications and additional financing; however, there can
be no assurance that these efforts will be successful. Should Euro Disney be unable to obtain the covenant waivers or modifications
and additional financing, some or all of the Company's $522 million Euro Disney investment and receivables would likely become
impaired.
As of March 31, 2003, Euro Disney had total assets of $3.2 billion and total liabilities of $3.2 billion, including
borrowings totaling $2.5 billion. In its report for the six months ended March 31, 2003, Euro Disney reported a net loss of $79
million, which was comparable to the prior-year period. All of these figures are presented on a U.S. GAAP basis.
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--(continued)
In connection with the financial restructuring of Euro Disney in 1994, Euro Disney Associes S.N.C. (Disney SNC), a wholly
owned affiliate of the Company, entered into a lease arrangement with a financing company with a noncancelable term of 12 years
related to substantially all of the Disneyland Park assets, and then entered into a 12-year sublease agreement with Euro Disney on
substantially the same terms. Remaining lease rentals at June 30, 2003 of approximately $706 million receivable from Euro Disney
under the sublease approximate the amounts payable by Disney SNC under the lease. At the conclusion of the sublease term, Euro
Disney will have the option of assuming Disney SNC's rights and obligations under the lease for a payment of $91 million over the
ensuing 15 months. If Euro Disney does not exercise its option, Disney SNC may purchase the assets, continue to lease the assets or
elect to terminate the lease. In the event the lease is terminated, Disney SNC would be obligated to make a termination payment to
the lessor equal to 75% of the lessor's then outstanding debt related to the Disneyland Park assets, which payment would be
approximately $1.3 billion. Disney SNC would then have the right to sell or lease the assets on behalf of the lessor to satisfy the
remaining debt, with any excess proceeds payable to Disney SNC. Notwithstanding Euro Disney's financial difficulties, the Company
believes it is unlikely that Disney SNC would be required to pay the 75% lease termination payment as the Company currently expects
that Euro Disney will exercise its assumption option in 2006 in order for Euro Disney to continue its business.
At June 30, 2003, contractual commitments to purchase broadcast programming rights totaled $12.3 billion, including $829
million for available programming and $9.3 billion for sports programming rights, primarily NFL, NBA, college football, MLB and NHL.
Contractual commitments relating to broadcast programming rights are payable as follows (unaudited, in millions):
2003 $ 1,120
2004 3,741
2005 2,907
2006 2,278
2007 1,061
Thereafter 1,230
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$ 12,337
=========
We expect that the ABC television network, ESPN, ABC Family, The Disney Channels and the Company's television and radio
stations will continue to enter into programming commitments to purchase broadcast rights for various feature films, sports and
other programming.
As disclosed in Note 6 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, based on United Airlines' bankruptcy filing, the
Company believes it is unlikely that it will recover its aircraft leveraged lease investment with United Airlines. The first quarter
pre-tax charge of $114 million for the write-off is reported in net interest expense and other in the Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Income. As of June 30, 2003, the aircraft leveraged lease investment totaled approximately $175 million, of which $119
million and $56 million, reflected investments with Delta Air Lines and FedEx, respectively. Given the current status of the airline
industry, we continue to monitor these investments, particularly Delta Air Lines. The inability of Delta Air Lines to make their
lease payments, or the termination of our leases through a bankruptcy proceeding, could result in a material charge for the
write-down of some or all our investment and could accelerate income tax payments.
WALT DISNEY COMPANY
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--(continued)
As disclosed in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (see Notes 14 and 15), the Company has exposure
for certain legal and tax matters for which management believes it is currently not possible to estimate the impact, if any, which
the ultimate resolution of these matters will have on the Company's financial position or cash flows.
The Company declared a $429 million dividend ($0.21 per share) on December 3, 2002 related to fiscal 2002, which was paid on
January 9, 2003 to shareholders of record on December 13, 2002. The Company paid a $428 million dividend ($0.21 per share) during
the first quarter of fiscal 2002 applicable to fiscal 2001.
We believe that the Company's financial condition is strong and that its cash, other liquid assets, operating cash flows,
access to debt and equity capital markets and borrowing capacity, taken together, provide adequate resources to fund ongoing
operating requirements and future capital expenditures related to the expansion of existing businesses and development of new
projects. However, the Company's operating cash flow and access to the capital markets can be impacted by macroeconomic factors
outside of its control. In addition to macroeconomic factors, the Company's borrowing costs can be impacted by short and long-term
debt ratings assigned by independent rating agencies, which are based, in significant part, on the Company's performance as measured
by certain credit measures such as interest coverage and leverage ratios. On October 4, 2002, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services
lowered its long-term ratings on the Company to BBB+. Subsequently, on March 20, 2003, Standard & Poor's placed the BBB+ long-term
corporate credit rating of the Company on Credit Watch with negative implications. At the same time, Standard & Poors affirmed its
A-2 short-term corporate credit rating on the Company. On October 18, 2002, Moody's Investors Service downgraded the Company's
long-term debt rating to Baa1 from A3, affirmed the P2 short-term rating and indicated that our outlook was stable.
OTHER MATTERS
Accounting Policies and Estimates
We believe that the application of the following accounting policies, which are important to our financial position and
results of operations, requires significant judgments and estimates on the part of management. For a summary of all of our
accounting policies, including the accounting policies discussed below, see Note 2 of the Consolidated Financial Statements in the
2002 Annual Report.
Film and Television Revenues and Costs
We expense the cost of film and television production and participations as well as multi-year sports rights over the
applicable product life cycle based upon the ratio of the current period's gross revenues to the estimated remaining total gross
revenues. These estimates are calculated on an individual production basis for film and television and on an individual contract
basis for sports rights. Estimates of total gross revenues can change due to a variety of factors, including the level of market
acceptance, advertising rates and subscriber fees.
For film and television productions, estimated remaining gross revenue from all sources includes revenue that will be earned
within ten years of the date of the initial theatrical release for film productions. For television series, we include revenues that
will be earned within 10 years of the delivery of the first episode, or if still in production, five years from the date of delivery
of the most recent episode. For acquired film libraries, remaining revenues include amounts to be earned for up to 20 years from the
date of acquisition.
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--(continued)
Television network and station rights for theatrical movies, series and other programs are charged to expense based on the
number of times the program is expected to be shown. Estimates of usage of television network and station programming can change
based on competition and audience acceptance. Accordingly, revenue estimates and planned usage are reviewed periodically and are
revised if necessary. A change in revenue projections or planned usage could have an impact on our results of operations.
Costs of film and television productions and programming costs for our television and cable networks are subject to valuation
adjustments pursuant to the applicable accounting rules. The values of the television program licenses and rights are reviewed using
a daypart methodology. The Company's dayparts are early morning, daytime, late night, prime time, news, children's and sports. A
daypart is defined as an aggregation of programs broadcast during a particular time of day or programs of a similar type. Estimated
values are based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. If actual demand or market conditions are less
favorable than our projections, film, television and programming cost write-downs may be required.
Revenue Recognition
The Company has revenue recognition policies for its various operating segments, which are appropriate to the circumstances
of each business. See Note 2 of the Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2002 Annual Report for a summary of these revenue
recognition policies.
We record reductions to revenues for estimated future returns of merchandise, primarily home video, DVD and software
products, and for customer programs and sales incentives. These estimates are based upon historical return experience, current
economic trends and projections of customer demand for and acceptance of our products. Differences may result in the amount and
timing of our revenue for any period if actual performance varies from our estimates.
Goodwill, Intangible Assets, Long-lived Assets and Investments
Goodwill and other intangible assets must be tested for impairment on an annual basis. We completed our impairment testing as
of September 30, 2002 and determined that there were no impairment losses related to goodwill and other intangible assets. In
assessing the recoverability of goodwill and other intangible assets, projections regarding estimated future cash flows and other
factors are made to determine the fair value of the respective assets. If these estimates or related projections change in the
future, we may be required to record impairment charges for these assets.
For purposes of performing the impairment test for goodwill and other intangible assets as required by SFAS 142, we
established the following reporting units: Cable Networks, Television Broadcasting, Radio, Studio Entertainment, Consumer Products
and Parks and Resorts.
For purposes of performing our impairment test, we used a present value technique (discounted cash flow) to determine fair
value for all of the reporting units except for the Television Broadcasting Group. The Television Broadcasting reporting unit
includes the ABC television network and owned and operated television stations. These businesses have been grouped together because
their respective cash flows are dependant on one another. For purposes of our impairment test, we used an operating income multiple
to value the owned and operated television stations and a revenue multiple to value the television network. We did not use a present
value technique or a market multiple approach to value the television network as a present value technique would not capture the
full fair value of the television network and there have been no recent comparable sale transactions for a television network.
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--(continued)
We applied what we believe to be the most appropriate valuation methodologies for each of the reporting units. If we had
established different reporting units or utilized different valuation methodologies the impairment test results could differ.
Long-lived assets include certain long-term investments. The fair value of the long-term investments is dependent on the
performance of the companies we invest in, as well as volatility inherent in the external markets for these investments. In
assessing potential impairment for these investments, we will consider these factors as well as forecasted financial performance of
our investees. If these forecasts are not met, impairment charges may be required.
Contingencies and Litigation
We are currently involved in certain legal proceedings and, as required, have accrued our estimate of the probable costs for
the resolution of these claims. This estimate has been developed in consultation with outside counsel and is based upon an analysis
of potential results, assuming a combination of litigation and settlement strategies. It is possible, however, that future results
of operations for any particular quarterly or annual period could be materially affected by changes in our assumptions or the
effectiveness of our strategies related to these proceedings.
Income Tax Audits
As a matter of course, the Company is regularly audited by federal, state and foreign tax authorities. From time to time,
these audits result in proposed assessments. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently completed its examination of the
Company's federal income tax returns for 1993 through 1995. In connection with this examination, the IRS has proposed assessments
that challenge certain of the Company's tax positions. The Company has negotiated the settlement of a number of proposed
assessments, and is pursuing an administrative appeal before the IRS with regard to the remainder. If the remaining proposed
assessments are upheld through the administrative and legal process, they could have a material impact on the Company's earnings and
cash flow. The Company believes that its tax positions comply with applicable tax law and intends to defend its positions
vigorously. The Company believes it has adequately provided for any reasonably foreseeable outcome related to these matters.
Although their ultimate resolution may require additional cash tax payments the Company does not anticipate any material earnings
impact from these matters.
Accounting Changes
In November 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation No. 45, Guarantor's Accounting
and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others (FIN 45). FIN 45 requires a
guarantor to recognize a liability, at the inception of the guarantee, for the fair value of obligations it has undertaken in
issuing the guarantee and also requires more detailed disclosures with respect to guarantees. FIN 45 is effective for guarantees
issued or modified starting January 1, 2003 and requires additional disclosures for existing guarantees. The adoption of FIN 45 did
not have a material impact on the Company's results of operations or financial position. The Company has provided additional
disclosure with respect to guarantees in Note 14 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--(continued)
EITF No. 00-21, Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables (EITF 00-21) becomes effective in the fiscal fourth quarter.
This new accounting rule addresses revenue recognition for revenues derived from a single contract that contains multiple products
or services. The rule provides additional requirements as to when such revenues may be recorded separately for accounting purposes.
Historically, the Company has recognized the NFL broadcast portion of ESPN's affiliate revenue when the NFL games were aired, as
ESPN's affiliate contracts provided a basis for allocating such revenue between NFL and non-NFL programming. Under separate
accounting rules, the cost of the NFL rights has also been recognized as the games were aired. Accordingly, the Company has
recognized both the NFL revenues and NFL costs in the quarters the games were aired.
Under EITF 00-21's requirements for separating the revenue elements of a single contract, the Company will no longer be
allocating ESPN's affiliate revenue between NFL and non-NFL programming for accounting purposes. As a consequence, the Company will
no longer be able to match NFL revenue with NFL costs as all ESPN affiliate revenue (including the NFL portion) will be recognized
ratably throughout the year, while NFL contract costs must continue to be recognized in the quarters the games are aired. This
accounting change impacts only the timing of revenue recognition and has no impact on cash flow. As a result of this change, the
Media Networks segment will report significantly reduced revenue and profitability in the first fiscal quarter when the majority of
the NFL games are aired, with commensurately increased revenues and profits in the second and third fiscal quarters. The impact on
the fourth fiscal quarter is less significant due to the fewer number of games.
The Company is electing to adopt this new accounting rule using the cumulative effect approach. In the fourth quarter, the
Company will record an after-tax charge of $71 million for the cumulative effect of a change in accounting as of the beginning of
fiscal year 2003. This amount represents the revenue recorded for NFL games in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2002 which would
have been recorded ratably over fiscal 2003 under the new accounting method. The following table shows the effect on the first three
quarters of fiscal year 2003 had the Company been on this new accounting method.
Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
December 31, 2002 March 31, 2003 June 30, 2003 June 30, 2003
------------------------ -------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net Income EPS¹ Net Income EPS¹ Net Income EPS¹ Net Income EPS¹
------------ ----------- ------------ ------- ----------- -------- ------------ --------
As reported $ 256 $ 0.13 $ 229 $ 0.11 $ 400 $ 0.19 $ 885 $ 0.43
Cumulative effect of
accounting change (71) (0.03) -- -- -- -- (71) (0.03)
Quarterly impact of
accounting change (149) (0.07) 85 0.04 102 0.05 38 0.02
------------ ----------- ------------ ------- ----------- ------- ------------ --------
As adjusted $ 36 $ 0.02 $ 314 $ 0.15 $ 502 $ 0.24 $ 852 $ 0.41
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¹ EPS amounts are based on diluted shares outstanding
EPS amounts may not add due to rounding
The net impact for the new accounting method in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003 is not expected to be significant. The
increase in revenues and net income in the fourth quarter of 2003 from the new accounting method's ratable recognition of affiliate
revenue throughout the year (for NFL games aired in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2002 and first quarter of fiscal 2003) will be
offset by the impact of not recognizing NFL revenues that, under the historical method, the Company would have recorded in the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2003 as the games are aired.
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--(continued)
FASB Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (FIN 46) becomes applicable in the Company's fiscal
fourth quarter. Variable interest entities (VIEs) are entities that lack sufficient equity or whose equity holders lack adequate
decision making ability based on criteria set forth in the interpretation. All of a company's VIEs must be evaluated under methods
prescribed by this interpretation to determine the primary beneficiary of the risks and rewards of the VIE. The primary beneficiary
is required to consolidate the VIE for financial reporting purposes.
The Company has equity interests in certain entities, including Euro Disney, that are currently not consolidated, but under
current rules are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. For certain of these entities, the Company holds variable
interests, such as management contracts, license agreements, leases or other arrangements. These entities may be considered VIEs
under FIN 46, and it is possible that the Company may be required to consolidate certain of these entities when FIN 46 becomes
applicable in our fourth quarter. The Company is currently in the process of analyzing these entities to determine if they are VIEs
and, if so, whether the Company is the primary beneficiary in which case consolidation would be required. The Company believes that
any additional liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating any VIEs would not represent additional claims on the general
assets of the Company; rather, they would represent claims against the additional assets recognized by the Company as a result of
consolidating the VIEs. Conversely, we believe that any additional assets recognized as a result of consolidating any VIEs would not
represent additional assets of the Company that could be used to satisfy claims against the Company's general assets.
In April 2003, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 149 (SFAS 149), Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities (SFAS 133). SFAS 149 amends and clarifies financial accounting and reporting for derivative instruments and for
hedging activities under FASB Statement No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. The Company does not
expect the adoption of SFAS 149 in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2003 will be material to the Company's results of operation or
financial position.
In May 2003, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 150 (SFAS 150), Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with
Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity. SFAS 150 establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain
financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS 150 is
the fiscal fourth quarter of 2003 will be material to the Company's results of operation or financial position.
MARKET RISK
Interest Rate Risk Management
The Company is exposed to the impact of interest rate changes. Our objective is to manage the impact of interest rate changes
on earnings and cash flows and on the market value of the Company's investments and borrowings. We maintain fixed-rate debt as a
percentage of our net debt between a minimum and maximum percentage, which is set by policy.
We use interest rate swaps and other instruments to manage net exposure to interest rate changes related to our borrowings
and investments and to lower the Company's overall borrowing costs. We do not enter into interest rate swaps for speculative
purposes. Significant interest rate risk management instruments held by the Company during the quarter included receive-fixed and
pay-fixed swaps. Receive-fixed swaps, which expire in one to 19 years, effectively convert medium- and long-term obligations to
LIBOR-indexed variable rate instruments. Pay-fixed swaps, which expire in one to two years, effectively convert floating-rate
obligations to fixed-rate instruments.
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--(continued)
Foreign Exchange Risk Management
The Company transacts business in virtually every part of the world and is subject to risks associated with changing foreign
exchange rates. Our objective is to reduce earnings and cash flow volatility associated with foreign exchange rate changes to allow
management to focus its attention on our core business issues and challenges. Accordingly, the Company enters into various contracts
that change in value as foreign exchange rates change to protect the value of its existing foreign currency assets and liabilities,
commitments and anticipated foreign currency revenues. By policy, we maintain hedge coverage between minimum and maximum percentages
of anticipated foreign exchange exposures for periods of up to five years. The gains and losses on these contracts offset changes in
the value of the related exposures. It is our policy to enter into foreign currency transactions only to the extent considered
necessary to meet these objectives. The Company does not enter into foreign currency transactions for speculative purposes.
We use forward and option strategies that provide for the sale of foreign currencies to hedge probable, but not firmly
committed, revenues. We also use forward contracts to hedge foreign currency assets and liabilities. These forward and option
contracts generally mature within five years. While these hedging instruments are subject to fluctuations in value, such
fluctuations should offset changes in the value of the underlying exposures being hedged. The principal currencies hedged are the
European euro, Japanese yen, British pound and Canadian dollar. Cross-currency swaps are used to hedge foreign currency-denominated
borrowings.
Other Derivatives
The Company holds warrants in both public and private companies. These warrants, although not designated as hedging
instruments, are deemed derivatives if they contain a net-share settlement clause or satisfy other relevant criteria. During the
quarter, the Company recorded the change in fair value of certain of these instruments to current earnings.
Value at Risk
Value-at-Risk (VAR) on a combined basis increased from $33 million at September 30, 2002 to $65 million at June 30, 2003. The
majority of this increase is in interest rate sensitive instruments, due to the fact that the Company has taken advantage of the
current low interest rate environment by replacing variable rate debt with fixed-rate debt obligations. The market value of
fixed-rate debt is more sensitive to changes in interest rates than floating-rate debt and accordingly, is driving the increase in
the VAR.
The Company utilizes a VAR model to determine the maximum potential one-day loss in the fair value of its interest rate,
foreign exchange and qualifying equity sensitive financial instruments. The VAR model estimates were made assuming normal market
conditions and a 95% confidence level. Various modeling techniques can be used in a VAR computation. The Company's computations are
based on the interrelationships between movements in various interest rates, currencies and equity prices (a "variance/co-variance"
technique). These interrelationships were determined by observing interest rate, foreign currency and equity market changes over the
preceding quarter for the calculation of VAR amounts at June 30, 2003 and over each of the three quarters for the calculation of
average VAR amounts during the nine months ended June 30, 2003. The model includes all of the Company's debt as well as all interest
rate and foreign exchange derivative contracts and qualifying equity investments. The values of foreign exchange options do not
change on a one-to-one basis with the underlying currencies, as exchange rates vary. Therefore, the hedge coverage assumed to be
obtained from each option has been adjusted to reflect its respective sensitivity to changes in currency values. Forecasted
transactions, firm commitments and receivables and accounts payable denominated in foreign currencies, which certain of these
instruments are intended to hedge, were excluded from the model.
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--(continued)
The VAR model is a risk analysis tool and does not purport to represent actual losses in fair value that will be incurred by
the Company, nor does it consider the potential effect of favorable changes in market factors.
The estimated maximum potential one-day loss in fair value, calculated using the VAR model, is as follows (unaudited, in
millions):
Interest Rate Currency Sensitive Equity Sensitive
Sensitive Financial Financial Financial Combined
Instruments Instruments Instruments Portfolio
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VAR as of June 30, 2003 $65 $13 $1 $65
Average VAR during the nine
months ended June 30, 2003 $49 $13 $1 $49
VAR as of September 30, 2002 $39 $15 $1 $33
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the Act) provides a safe harbor for "forward-looking statements" made
by or on behalf of the Company. We may from time to time make written or oral statements that are "forward-looking" including
statements contained in this report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in reports to our
shareholders. All statements that express expectations and projections with respect to future matters may be affected by changes in
the Company's strategic direction, as well as by developments beyond the Company's control. For an enterprise as large and complex
as the Company, a wide range of factors could materially affect future developments and performance. These factors may include
international, political, health concern and military developments that may affect travel and leisure businesses generally; changes
in domestic and global economic conditions that may, among other things, affect the international performance of the Company's
theatrical and home video releases, television programming and consumer products; regulatory and other uncertainties associated with
the Internet and other technological developments; and the launching or prospective development of new business initiatives.
Additional factors are set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2002 under the heading
"Factors that may affect forward-looking statements." All forward-looking statements are made on the basis of management's views and
assumptions, as of the time the statements are made, regarding future events and business performance. There can be no assurance,
however, that our expectations will necessarily come to pass. The Company does not undertake any duty to update its disclosure
relating to forward looking matters.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk. See Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. We have established disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that
material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to the officers who verify the
Company's financial reports and to other members of senior management and the Board of Directors.
Based on their evaluation as of June 30, 2003, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the Company
have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-14(c) and 15d-14(c) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934) are effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports
that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time
periods specified in SEC rules and forms.
(b) Changes in Internal Controls. There were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that
occurred during the Company's last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the
Company's internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Stephen Slesinger, Inc. v. The Walt Disney Company. In this lawsuit, filed on February 27, 1991, the plaintiff claims that a
Company subsidiary defrauded it and breached a 1983 licensing agreement with respect to certain Winnie the Pooh properties, by
failing to account for and pay royalties on revenues earned from the sale of Winnie the Pooh movies on videocassette and from the
exploitation of Winnie the Pooh merchandising rights. The plaintiff seeks damages for the licensee's alleged breaches as well as
confirmation of the plaintiff's interpretation of the licensing agreement with respect to future activities. The plaintiff also
seeks the right to terminate the agreement on the basis of the alleged breaches. The Company disputes that the plaintiff is entitled
to any damages or other relief of any kind, including termination of the licensing agreement. If each of the plaintiff's claims were
to be confirmed in a final judgment, damages as argued by the plaintiff could total as much as several hundred million dollars and
adversely impact the value to the Company of any future exploitation of the licensed rights. However, given the number of
outstanding issues and the uncertainty of their ultimate disposition, management is unable to predict the magnitude of any potential
determination of the plaintiff's claims. On May 19, 2003, the United States District Court for the Central District of California
dismissed certain claims and remanded the matter to the Los Angeles Superior Court from which it had been removed. Pre-trial
proceedings continue in the state court.
Milne and Disney Enterprises, Inc. v. Stephen Slesinger, Inc. On November 5, 2002, Clare Milne, the granddaughter of A. A.
Milne, author of the Winnie the Pooh books, and the Company's subsidiary Disney Enterprises, Inc., filed a complaint against Stephen
Slesinger, Inc. ("SSI") in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. On November 4, 2002, Ms. Milne
served notices to SSI and the Company's subsidiary terminating A. A. Milne's prior grant of rights to Winnie the Pooh, effective
November 5, 2004, and granted all of those rights to the Company's subsidiary. In their lawsuit, Ms. Milne and the Company's
subsidiary seek a declaratory judgment, under United States copyright law, that Ms. Milne's termination notices were valid; that
SSI's rights to Winnie the Pooh in the United States will terminate effective November 5, 2004; that upon termination of SSI's
rights in the United States, the 1983 licensing agreement that is the subject of the Stephen Slesinger, Inc. lawsuit described above
will terminate by operation of law; and that, as of November 5, 2004, SSI will be entitled to no further royalties for uses of
Winnie the Pooh. In January 2003, SSI filed (a) an answer denying the material allegations of the complaint and (b) counterclaims
seeking a declaration (i) that Ms. Milne's grant of rights to Disney Enterprises, Inc. is void and unenforceable and (ii) that
Disney Enterprises, Inc. remains obligated to pay SSI royalties under the 1983 licensing agreement. SSI also filed a motion to
dismiss the complaint or, in the alternative, for summary judgment. On May 8, 2003, the Court ruled that Milne's termination notices
are invalid and dismissed SSI's counterclaims as moot. Following further motions, on August 1, 2003, SSI filed an amended answer and
counterclaims and a Third-party complaint against Harriet Hunt (heir to E.H. Shepard, illustrator of the original Winnie the Pooh
stories), who had served a notice of termination and a grant of rights similar to Ms. Milne's.
Kohn v. The Walt Disney Company et al. On August 15, 2002, Aaron Kohn filed a class action lawsuit against the Company, its
Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer in the United States District Court for the Central District of California
on behalf of a putative class consisting of purchasers of the Company's common stock between August 15, 1997 and May 15, 2002.
Subsequently, at least nine substantially identical lawsuits were also filed in the same court, each alleging that the defendants
violated federal securities laws by not disclosing the pendency and potential implications of the Stephen Slesinger, Inc. lawsuit
described above prior to the Company's filing of its quarterly report on Form 10-Q in May 2002. The plaintiffs claim that this
alleged nondisclosure constituted a fraud on the market that artificially inflated the Company's stock price, and contend that a
decline in the stock price resulted from the May 2002 disclosure. The plaintiffs seek compensatory damages and/or rescission for
themselves and all members of their defined class. On December 10, 2002, plaintiffs' motion to consolidate the related actions into
a single case was granted, and their motion for appointment of lead plaintiffs and counsel was granted on February 21, 2003. On or
about April 7, 2003, plaintiffs filed a consolidated amended class action complaint and on May 22, 2003, defendants moved to dismiss
the complaint.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings - (continued)
In re The Walt Disney Company Derivative Litigation. William and Geraldine Brehm and 13 other individuals filed an amended
and consolidated complaint on May 28, 1997 in the Delaware Court of Chancery seeking, among other things, a declaratory judgment
against each of the Company's directors as of December 1996 that the Company's 1995 employment agreement with its former president,
Michael S. Ovitz, was void, or alternatively that Mr. Ovitz's termination should be deemed a termination "for cause" and any
severance payments to him forfeited. On October 8, 1998, the Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed all counts of the amended
complaint. Plaintiffs appealed, and on February 9, 2000, the Supreme Court of Delaware affirmed the dismissal but ruled also that
plaintiffs should be permitted to file an amended complaint in accordance with the Court's opinion. The plaintiffs filed their
amended complaint on January 3, 2002. On February 6, 2003, the Company's directors' motion to dismiss the amended complaint was
converted by the Court to a motion for summary judgment and the plaintiffs were permitted to take discovery. The Company and its
directors answered the amended complaint on April 1, 2003. On May 28, 2003, the Court (treating as a motion to dismiss the motion
for summary judgment into which it had converted the original motion on February 6, 2003) denied the director's motion to dismiss
the amended complaint. The parties are conducting discovery.
Management believes that it is not currently possible to estimate the impact, if any, that the ultimate resolution of these
legal matters will have on the Company's results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
The Company, together with, in some instances, certain of its directors and officers, is a defendant or co-defendant in
various other legal actions involving copyright, breach of contract and various other claims incident to the conduct of its
businesses. Management does not expect a material impact to its results of operations, financial position or cash flows by reason of
these actions.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION (continued)
ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits
See Index of Exhibits.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
The following current reports on Form 8-K were filed by the Company during the Company's third fiscal quarter:
(1) Current report on Form 8-K dated April 14, 2003, reporting the issuance of the Company's 2.125% convertible
senior notes due 2023
(2) Current report on Form 8-K dated May 1, 2003, including (a) the Company's earnings release for the fiscal quarter
ended March 31, 2003, and (b) the text of the conference call concerning the earnings release
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements 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.
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
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(Registrant)
By:
/s/ THOMAS O. STAGGS
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(Thomas O. Staggs, Senior Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer)
August 14, 2003
Burbank, California
INDEX OF EXHIBITS
Number and Description of Exhibit Document Incorporated by Reference from a
Previous Filing or Filed Herewith, as
(Numbers Coincide with Item 601 of Regulation S-K) Indicated below
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(31(a)) Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer Filed Herewith
of the Company in accordance with Section
302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
(31(b)) Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer Filed Herewith
of the Company in accordance with Section
302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
(32(a)) Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Furnished
of the Company in accordance with Section
906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
(32(b)) Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Furnished
of the Company in accordance with Section
906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
* A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the
Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.