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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2017 RESULTS

Second Quarter 2017 Financial Highlights:

Revenues increased 2% to $1,745 million (increased 3% excluding currency effects)
DCI Net Income decreased 8% to $374 million (increased 3% excluding currency effects)
Diluted EPS decreased 3% to $0.64 and Adjusted EPS decreased 4% to $0.68 (increased 9% excluding currency effects)
Repurchased $301 million of stock

Silver Spring, Maryland – July 31, 2017: Discovery Communications, Inc. (“Discovery” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017.

Second Quarter Results

Second quarter revenues of $1,745 million increased 2% compared to the prior year, as 2% growth at U.S. Networks and 3% growth at International Networks were partially offset by a 4% decline at Education and Other. Adjusted Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization (“OIBDA”)(1) increased 2% to $717 million, as 4% growth at U.S. Networks was partially offset by a 4% decline at International Networks. Excluding currency effects, second quarter total Company revenues and Adjusted OIBDA grew 3% and 2%, respectively.

Second quarter net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc. ("DCI Net Income") decreased 8% to $374 million, as improved operating results and lower restructuring charges were more than offset by currency-related transactional losses vs. gains in the prior year and increased losses from equity investees. Our solar investments again had a negative impact on net income for the second quarter but are still expected to have a positive impact on net income for the full year. Diluted earnings per share(2) decreased 3% to $0.64 due to lower DCI Net Income, partially offset by fewer shares outstanding. Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share ("Adjusted EPS")(1), which excludes the impact of amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, decreased 4% to $0.68 for the second quarter 2017. Second quarter Adjusted EPS excluding currency effects increased 9%.

Free cash flow(3) decreased 48% to $157 million for the second quarter of 2017 as cash flow from operations decreased to $188 million while capital expenditures increased 11% to $31 million. Second quarter cash flow from operations decreased primarily due to the timing of working capital. Capital expenditures increased primarily due to timing and higher technology and infrastructure spending. Second quarter free cash flow excluding the impact of currency effects decreased 37%. For the last twelve months, free cash flow excluding currency was up 12% compared with the prior year comparable twelve month period.





(1)
See full definitions of Adjusted Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization and Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share on page 5.
(2)
All per share amounts are calculated using DCI Net Income. See table on page 14 for the full schedule.
(3)
Free cash flow is defined as cash provided by operating activities less purchases of property and equipment.

1



SEGMENT RESULTS

(dollars in millions)
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Networks
 
$
890

 
$
873

 
2
 %
 
$
1,719

 
$
1,680

 
2
 %
International Networks
 
811

 
790

 
3
 %
 
1,558

 
1,501

 
4
 %
Education and Other
 
44

 
46

 
(4
)%
 
81

 
90

 
(10
)%
Corporate and Inter-Segment Eliminations
 

 
(1
)
 
 %
 

 
(2
)
 
NM

Total Revenues
 
$
1,745

 
$
1,708

 
2
 %
 
$
3,358

 
$
3,269

 
3
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted OIBDA:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Networks
 
$
567

 
$
544

 
4
 %
 
$
1,068

 
$
1,017

 
5
 %
International Networks
 
236

 
245

 
(4
)%
 
430

 
427

 
1
 %
Education and Other
 
5

 
(3
)
 
NM

 
(1
)
 
(4
)
 
75
 %
Corporate and Inter-Segment Eliminations
 
(91
)
 
(84
)
 
(8
)%
 
(177
)
 
(164
)
 
(8
)%
Total Adjusted OIBDA
 
$
717

 
$
702

 
2
 %
 
$
1,320

 
$
1,276

 
3
 %

U.S. Networks
(dollars in millions)
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Distribution
 
$
400

 
$
386

 
4
%
 
$
808

 
$
776

 
4
%
Advertising
 
472

 
471

 
%
 
877

 
873

 
%
Other
 
18

 
16

 
13
%
 
34

 
31

 
10
%
Total Revenues
 
$
890

 
$
873

 
2
%
 
$
1,719

 
$
1,680

 
2
%
Adjusted OIBDA
 
$
567

 
$
544

 
4
%
 
$
1,068

 
$
1,017

 
5
%
Adjusted OIBDA Margin
 
64
%
 
62
%
 
 
 
62
%
 
61
%
 
 

U.S. Networks’ revenues for the second quarter increased 2% to $890 million, driven by 4% distribution growth and relatively flat advertising growth. Distribution revenue growth was primarily driven by higher rates partially offset by a decline in subscribers and, to a lesser extent, the growth was driven by contributions from other distribution revenues. Other distribution revenues were comprised of content deliveries under licensing agreements. Advertising revenues were relatively flat, primarily due to higher pricing and continued monetization of our GO platform, partially offset by lower delivery and the impact of the Group Nine transaction(1). Excluding the impact of the Group Nine transaction, advertising revenues would have increased 1%.

Operating expenses decreased 2% mainly due to the Group Nine transaction. Excluding the Group Nine transaction, cost of revenue was consistent with the prior year and SG&A increased 1%. Adjusted OIBDA increased 4% to $567 million.

(1)
The Company completed its investment, including the contribution and, therefore, deconsolidation of Seeker and SourceFed, in Group Nine on December 2, 2016.


2



International Networks

(dollars in millions)
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Distribution
 
$
457

 
$
427

 
7
 %
 
$
904

 
$
838

 
8
 %
Advertising
 
333

 
342

 
(3
)%
 
615

 
627

 
(2
)%
Other
 
21

 
21

 
 %
 
39

 
36

 
8
 %
Total Revenues
 
$
811

 
$
790

 
3
 %
 
$
1,558

 
$
1,501

 
4
 %
Adjusted OIBDA
 
$
236

 
$
245

 
(4
)%
 
$
430

 
$
427

 
1
 %
Adjusted OIBDA Margin
 
29
%
 
31
%
 
 
 
28
%
 
28
%
 
 

International Networks’ revenues for the second quarter increased 3% to $811 million and Adjusted OIBDA decreased 4% to $236 million. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates reduced second quarter International Networks’ revenue growth by 1% and increased Adjusted OIBDA growth by 1%. Excluding currency effects, total revenues increased 4%. Distribution revenues, excluding the impact of currency effects, grew 7%, mostly due to higher affiliate rates in Europe following further investment in sports content and higher affiliate rates in Latin America. This growth was partially offset by a comparison against a one-time contractual adjustment in Europe in the second quarter of last year. Advertising revenues, excluding the impact of currency effects, increased 1%, mostly due to higher ratings in Southern Europe, partially offset by lower ratings in Asia-Pacific and the Nordics.

Operating expenses increased 6%, or 8% excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rates, primarily due to increased sports content and production costs. Excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rates, Adjusted OIBDA decreased 5%.

Education and Other

(dollars in millions)
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
Revenues
 
$
44

 
$
46

 
(4
)%
 
$
81

 
$
90

 
(10
)%
Adjusted OIBDA
 
$
5

 
$
(3
)
 
NM

 
$
(1
)
 
$
(4
)
 
75
 %

Education and Other revenues for the second quarter decreased by $2 million primarily due to the impact of the sale of the Raw and Betty production studios, partially offset by increased revenues at the Education business. Adjusted OIBDA increased primarily due to the reduction in expenses as a result of the sale of the Raw and Betty production studios.

Corporate and Inter-Segment Eliminations

Adjusted OIBDA for the second quarter of 2017 declined primarily due to higher legal costs.



3



STOCK REPURCHASE

During the quarter, the Company, pursuant to its existing stock repurchase program, repurchased 9.1 million shares of its Series C common stock at an average price of $26.50 per share, for a total of $241 million. On May 11, 2017, the Company repurchased 1.1 million Series C convertible preferred shares from Advance/Newhouse Programming Partnership ("ANPP") at $53.41 per share (or $26.71 per share on an as converted to common basis), for a total of $60 million pursuant to the previously announced share repurchase agreement described below between the Company and ANPP. In total, the Company spent $301 million on share repurchases during the second quarter of 2017.

Through June 30, 2017, the Company had repurchased a total of 164.1 million shares of its Series C common stock and 2.8 million shares of its Series A common stock under its stock repurchase program. In aggregate, including the 35.5 million Series C convertible preferred shares acquired from ANPP and from Advance Programming Holdings, LLC, this represents $8.5 billion of the Company's shares since buyback activity was authorized in 2010, at an average price of $26.48 per share on an adjusted basis(1). Note that the aggregate share numbers have not been adjusted to reflect the stock dividend that was distributed in August 2014.

On May 22, 2014, the Company entered into a share repurchase agreement with ANPP to repurchase its shares of the Company’s Series C convertible preferred stock, on a quarterly basis, in proportion to the Company's repurchases under its stock repurchase program in a manner that is intended to maintain ANPP's current ownership percentage of the Company. This agreement was amended by letter agreement on August 25, 2014.

OTHER ITEMS

In a separate release distributed today, Discovery and Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. (“Scripps”) announced the execution of a definitive agreement and plan of merger between Discovery and Scripps in a cash and stock transaction valued at $14.6 billion, or $90 per share, including the assumption of Scripps' debt. The transaction, which is expected to close by early 2018, is subject to approval by Discovery and Scripps’ shareholders, regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions. Please refer to the transaction press release for additional details.

FULL YEAR 2017 OUTLOOK(2)

Discovery will provide forward-looking guidance in connection with this quarterly earnings announcement on its quarterly earnings conference call and webcast referenced hereafter.







(1)
The average repurchase price was calculated by dividing a) the aggregate amount spent on share repurchases since the inception of share repurchases in 2010 ($8.5 billion) by b) the number of shares that would have been repurchased if the Series C Common Stock special dividend paid on August 6, 2014 occurred prior to the inception of share repurchases in 2010. For each common share repurchased prior to August 6, 2014, we assume one additional share of Class C Common Stock was repurchased for no additional consideration. For each Series C convertible preferred share repurchased, we assume each preferred share would have converted into two Series C common shares.
(2)
Discovery is unable to provide a reconciliation of the forward-looking guidance to GAAP measures as, at this time, Discovery cannot determine the adjustments that would be required, including those related to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.


4



NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

In addition to the results prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) provided in this release, the Company has presented Adjusted OIBDA, Adjusted EPS and free cash flow. These non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, operating income, net income, earnings per diluted share and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Please review the supplemental financial schedules beginning on page 10 for reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measures.

Adjusted OIBDA and Adjusted OIBDA Excluding the Impact of Currency Effects
The Company evaluates the operating performance of its segments based on financial measures such as revenues and Adjusted OIBDA. Adjusted OIBDA is defined as operating income excluding: (i) mark-to-market share-based compensation, (ii) depreciation and amortization, (iii) restructuring and other charges, (iv) certain impairment charges, (v) gains and losses on business and asset dispositions, and (vi) certain inter-segment eliminations related to production studios. As of January 1, 2017, the Company no longer excludes amortization of deferred launch incentives in calculating total Adjusted OIBDA as this expense is not material.

The Company uses Adjusted OIBDA to assess the operating results and performance of its segments, perform analytical comparisons, identify strategies to improve performance and allocate resources to each segment. The Company believes Adjusted OIBDA is relevant to investors because it allows them to analyze the operating performance of each segment using the same metric management uses. The Company excludes mark-to-market share-based compensation, restructuring and other charges, certain impairment charges, and gains and losses on business and asset dispositions from the calculation of Adjusted OIBDA due to their volatility. The Company also excludes depreciation of fixed assets and amortization of intangible assets as these amounts do not represent cash payments in the current reporting period. Additionally, certain corporate expenses and inter-segment eliminations related to production studios are excluded from segment results to enable executive management to evaluate segment performance based upon the decisions of segment executives. Refer to page 6 for our methodology for calculating growth rates excluding the impact of currency effects.

Adjusted EPS and Adjusted EPS Excluding the Impact of Currency Effects
Adjusted EPS is defined as earnings excluding the impact of amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets per diluted share.  Note that given the change in conversion ratio for our preferred stock, the preferred shares are now only included in the diluted share count. The Company believes Adjusted EPS is relevant to investors because this metric allows them to evaluate the performance of the Company's operations exclusive of the non-cash amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets that impact the comparability of results from period to period. Refer to page 6 for our methodology for calculating growth rates excluding the impact of currency effects.

Free Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow Excluding the Impact of Currency Effects
The Company defines free cash flow as cash provided by operating activities less acquisitions of property and equipment. The Company uses free cash flow as it believes it is an important indicator for management and investors of the Company’s liquidity, including its ability to reduce debt, make strategic investments and return capital to stockholders. Refer to page 6 for our methodology for calculating growth rates excluding the impact of currency effects.


5



Methodology for Calculating Growth Rates Excluding the Impact of Currency Effects
The impact of exchange rates on our business is an important factor in understanding period-to-period comparisons of our results. For example, our international revenues are favorably impacted as the U.S. dollar weakens relative to other foreign currencies, and unfavorably impacted as the U.S dollar strengthens relative to other foreign currencies. We believe the presentation of results on a constant currency basis ("ex-FX"), in addition to results reported in accordance with GAAP, provides useful information about our operating performance because the presentation ex-FX excludes the effects of foreign currency volatility and highlights our core operating results. The presentation of results on a constant currency basis should be considered in addition to, but not a substitute for, measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP.

The ex-FX change represents the percentage change on a period-over-period basis adjusted for foreign currency impacts. The ex-FX change is calculated as the difference between the current year amounts translated at a baseline rate (which is based on a spot rate for each of our currencies determined early in the fiscal year as part of our forecasting process) (the “2017 Baseline Rate”) and the prior year amounts translated at the same 2017 Baseline Rate. In addition, consistent with the assumption of a constant currency environment, our ex-FX results exclude the impact of our foreign currency hedging activities as well as realized and unrealized foreign currency transaction gains and losses. Results on a constant currency basis, as we present them, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.


Conference Call Information

Discovery Communications, Inc. will host a conference call today, July 31, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the Scripps transaction and its second quarter results. To listen to the call, visit http://discoverycommunications.com or dial 1-844-452-2811 inside the U.S. and 1-574-990-9832 outside of the U.S., using the following passcode: DISCA.


Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties and on information available to the Company as of the date hereof. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied, due to risks and uncertainties associated with its business, which include the risk factors disclosed in its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 14, 2017. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company’s expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future, and can be identified by forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “should,” “will” and “would” or similar words. Forward-looking statements in this release include, without limitation, statements regarding investing in our programming and strategic growth initiatives. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

Contacts:
Corporate Communications  
Investor Relations
Bill Launder (212) 548-5693
Andrew Slabin (212) 548-5544
bill_launder@discovery.com
andrew_slabin@discovery.com
 
 
 
Jackie Burka (212) 548-5642
 
jackie_burka@discovery.com



6



DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts)

 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Distribution
 
$
857

 
$
813

 
$
1,712

 
$
1,614

Advertising
 
805

 
813

 
1,492

 
1,500

Other
 
83

 
82

 
154

 
155

Total revenues
 
1,745

 
1,708

 
3,358

 
3,269

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization
 
634

 
603

 
1,241

 
1,195

Selling, general and administrative
 
389

 
400

 
804

 
808

Depreciation and amortization
 
80

 
80

 
160

 
159

Restructuring and other charges
 
8

 
39

 
32

 
45

Loss (gain) on disposition
 
4

 

 
4

 
(13
)
Total costs and expenses
 
1,115

 
1,122

 
2,241

 
2,194

Operating income
 
630

 
586

 
1,117

 
1,075

Interest expense
 
(91
)
 
(91
)
 
(182
)
 
(176
)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
 

 

 
(54
)
 

Loss from equity investees, net
 
(42
)
 
(23
)
 
(95
)
 
(31
)
Other (expense) income, net
 
(24
)
 
38

 
(37
)
 
22

Income before income taxes
 
473

 
510

 
749

 
890

Income tax expense
 
(93
)
 
(95
)
 
(148
)
 
(206
)
Net income
 
380

 
415

 
601

 
684

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 

 
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
(6
)
 
(6
)
 
(12
)
 
(12
)
Net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc.
 
$
374

 
$
408

 
$
589

 
$
671

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income per share available to Discovery Communications, Inc. Series A, B and C common stockholders:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.65

 
$
0.66

 
$
1.02

 
$
1.08

Diluted(1)
 
$
0.64

 
$
0.66

 
$
1.01

 
$
1.08

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
384

 
404

 
387

 
409

Diluted(1)
 
578

 
616

 
583

 
623








(1) Diluted shares adjust for the potential dilution that would occur if common stock equivalents, including convertible preferred stock and share-based awards, were converted into common stock or exercised.




7



DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited; in millions)
 
 
June 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
206

 
$
300

Receivables, net
 
1,758

 
1,495

Content rights, net
 
390

 
310

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
416

 
397

Total current assets
 
2,770

 
2,502

 
 
 
 
 
Noncurrent content rights, net
 
2,070

 
2,089

Property and equipment, net
 
514

 
482

Goodwill, net
 
8,123

 
8,040

Intangible assets, net
 
1,481

 
1,512

Equity method investments, including note receivable
 
700

 
557

Other noncurrent assets
 
491

 
490

Total assets
 
$
16,149

 
$
15,672

 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
222

 
$
241

Accrued liabilities
 
946

 
1,075

Deferred revenues
 
193

 
163

Current portion of debt
 
105

 
82

Total current liabilities
 
1,466

 
1,561

 
 
 
 
 
Noncurrent portion of debt
 
8,158

 
7,841

Deferred income taxes
 
370

 
467

Other noncurrent liabilities
 
392

 
393

Total liabilities
 
10,386

 
10,262

 
 
 
 
 
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
237

 
243

 
 
 
 
 
Equity:
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock
 
2

 
2

Common stock
 
5

 
5

Additional paid-in capital
 
7,177

 
7,046

Treasury stock, at cost
 
(6,737
)
 
(6,356
)
Retained earnings
 
5,696

 
5,232

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
(617
)
 
(762
)
Total equity
 
5,526

 
5,167

Total liabilities and equity
 
$
16,149

 
$
15,672











8



DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited; in millions)
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
Operating Activities
 
 
 
Net income
$
601

 
$
684

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Share-based compensation expense
22

 
27

Depreciation and amortization
160

 
159

Content amortization and impairment expense
910

 
864

Loss (gain) on disposition
4

 
(13
)
Equity in losses of investee companies, net of cash distributions
100

 
34

Deferred income taxes
(88
)
 
(105
)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
54

 

Realized loss from derivative instruments

 
3

Other, net
16

 
26

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Receivables, net
(249
)
 
(73
)
Content rights, net
(947
)
 
(937
)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(150
)
 
(180
)
Share-based compensation liabilities
(1
)
 
(5
)
Income taxes receivable and prepaid income taxes
32

 
28

Foreign currency and other, net
(21
)
 
(122
)
Cash provided by operating activities
443

 
390

 
 
 
 
Investing Activities
 
 
 
Payments for investments
(270
)
 
(60
)
Distributions from equity method investees
18

 
40

Purchases of property and equipment
(78
)
 
(43
)
Proceeds from dispositions, net of cash disposed
29

 
19

Proceeds from (payments for) derivative instruments, net
5

 
(3
)
Other investing activities, net
3

 
(2
)
Cash used in investing activities
(293
)
 
(49
)
 
 
 
 
Financing Activities
 
 
 
Commercial paper borrowings, net
25

 
13

Borrowings under revolving credit facility
350

 
280

Principal repayments of revolving credit facility
(200
)
 
(572
)
Borrowings from debt, net of discount and including premiums
659

 
498

Principal repayments of debt, including discount payment and premiums to par value
(650
)
 

Principal repayments of capital lease obligations
(19
)
 
(17
)
Repurchases of stock
(501
)
 
(750
)
Cash settlement of common stock repurchase contracts
58

 

Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests
(20
)
 
(17
)
Share-based plan payments, net
11

 
2

Other financing activities, net
(8
)
 
(13
)
Cash used in financing activities
(295
)
 
(576
)
 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
51

 
30

 
 
 
 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
(94
)
 
(205
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
300

 
390

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
206

 
$
185


9



DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO
ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME BEFORE DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
(unaudited; in millions)


 
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
 
U.S. Networks
 
International Networks
 
Education and Other
 
Corporate and Inter-Segment Eliminations
 
Total
Net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
374

Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Income tax expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
93

Other expense (income), net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
24

Loss from equity investees, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
42

Loss on extinguishment of debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Interest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
91

Operating income
 
559

 
177

 
2

 
(108
)
 
630

Inter-segment eliminations
 
2

 

 
(2
)
 

 

Loss (gain) on disposition
 

 

 
4

 

 
4

Restructuring and other charges
 

 
4

 

 
4

 
8

Depreciation and amortization
 
6

 
55

 
1

 
18

 
80

Mark-to-market share-based compensation
 

 

 

 
(5
)
 
(5
)
Total Adjusted OIBDA
 
$
567

 
$
236

 
$
5

 
$
(91
)
 
$
717



 
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
 
U.S. Networks
 
International Networks
 
Education and Other
 
Corporate and Inter-Segment Eliminations
 
Total
Net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
408

Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1

Income tax expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
95

Other expense (income), net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(38
)
Loss from equity investees, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
23

Loss on extinguishment of debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Interest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
91

Operating income
 
531

 
173

 
(5
)
 
(113
)
 
586

Inter-segment eliminations
 
1

 
1

 
(2
)
 

 

Loss (gain) on disposition
 

 

 

 

 

Restructuring and other charges
 
7

 
15

 
3

 
14

 
39

Depreciation and amortization
 
5

 
56

 
1

 
18

 
80

Mark-to-market share-based compensation
 

 

 

 
(3
)
 
(3
)
Total Adjusted OIBDA
 
$
544

 
$
245

 
$
(3
)
 
$
(84
)
 
$
702



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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO
ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME BEFORE DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
(unaudited; in millions)


 
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
 
U.S. Networks
 
International Networks
 
Education and Other
 
Corporate and Inter-Segment Eliminations
 
Total
Net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
589

Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
12

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Income tax expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
148

Other expense (income), net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
37

Loss from equity investees, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
95

Loss on extinguishment of debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
54

Interest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
182

Operating income
 
1,042

 
300

 

 
(225
)
 
1,117

Inter-segment eliminations
 
8

 

 
(8
)
 

 

Loss (gain) on disposition
 

 

 
4

 

 
4

Restructuring and other charges
 
4

 
21

 
1

 
6

 
32

Depreciation and amortization
 
14

 
109

 
2

 
35

 
160

Mark-to-market share-based compensation
 

 

 

 
7

 
7

Total Adjusted OIBDA
 
$
1,068

 
$
430

 
$
(1
)
 
$
(177
)
 
$
1,320



 
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
 
U.S. Networks
 
International Networks
 
Education and Other
 
Corporate and Inter-Segment Eliminations
 
Total
Net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
671

Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
12

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1

Income tax expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
206

Other expense (income), net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(22
)
Loss from equity investees, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
31

Loss on extinguishment of debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Interest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
176

Operating income
 
992

 
308

 
(3
)
 
(222
)
 
1,075

Inter-segment eliminations
 
5

 
2

 
(7
)
 

 

Loss (gain) on disposition
 

 
(13
)
 

 

 
(13
)
Restructuring and other charges
 
8

 
20

 
3

 
14

 
45

Depreciation and amortization
 
12

 
110

 
3

 
34

 
159

Mark-to-market share-based compensation
 

 

 

 
10

 
10

Total Adjusted OIBDA
 
$
1,017

 
$
427

 
$
(4
)
 
$
(164
)
 
$
1,276



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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA
SELECTED FINANCIAL DETAIL
(unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts)


SELECTED TOTAL COMPANY FINANCIAL METRICS - YEAR OVER YEAR GROWTH RATES REPORTED AND EXCLUDING FOREIGN CURRENCY IMPACT

 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
% Change
(Reported)
 
% Change
(ex-FX)(1)
Revenues
 
$
1,745

 
$
1,708

 
2
 %
 
3
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted OIBDA(2)
 
$
717

 
$
702

 
2
 %
 
2
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DCI Net Income
 
$
374

 
$
408

 
(8
)%
 
3
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted EPS
 
$
0.64

 
$
0.66

 
(3
)%
 
10
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted EPS(2)
 
$
0.68

 
$
0.71

 
(4
)%
 
9
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Free Cash Flow(2)
 
$
157

 
$
300

 
(48
)%
 
(37
)%

 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
% Change
(Reported)
 
% Change
(ex-FX)(1)
Revenues
 
$
3,358

 
$
3,269

 
3
 %
 
4
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted OIBDA(2)
 
$
1,320

 
$
1,276

 
3
 %
 
3
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DCI Net Income
 
$
589

 
$
671

 
(12
)%
 
(6
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted EPS
 
$
1.01

 
$
1.08

 
(6
)%
 
1
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted EPS(2)
 
$
1.09

 
$
1.17

 
(7
)%
 
1
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Free Cash Flow(2)
 
$
365

 
$
347

 
5
 %
 
8
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



















(1) Refer to Page 6 for our methodology for calculating growth rates excluding the impact of currency effects.
(2) See full definitions of Adjusted OIBDA, Adjusted EPS and Free Cash Flow on page 5.



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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA
SELECTED FINANCIAL DETAIL
(unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts)


SELECTED INTERNATIONAL NETWORKS FINANCIAL METRICS - YEAR OVER YEAR GROWTH RATES REPORTED AND EXCLUDING FOREIGN CURRENCY IMPACT

 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
% Change
(Reported)
 
% Change
(ex-FX)(1)
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Distribution
 
$
457

 
$
427

 
7
 %
 
7
 %
Advertising
 
333

 
342

 
(3
)%
 
1
 %
Other
 
21

 
21

 
 %
 
(5
)%
Total Revenues
 
$
811

 
$
790

 
3
 %
 
4
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted OIBDA(2)
 
$
236

 
$
245

 
(4
)%
 
(5
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
% Change
(Reported)
 
% Change
(ex-FX)(1)
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Distribution
 
$
904

 
$
838

 
8
 %
 
9
 %
Advertising
 
615

 
627

 
(2
)%
 
2
 %
Other
 
39

 
36

 
8
 %
 
9
 %
Total Revenues
 
$
1,558

 
$
1,501

 
4
 %
 
6
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted OIBDA(2)
 
$
430

 
$
427

 
1
 %
 
(1
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 














(1) Refer to Page 6 for our methodology for calculating growth rates excluding the impact of currency effects.
(2) See full definitions of Adjusted OIBDA, Adjusted EPS and Free Cash Flow on page 5.




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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA
SELECTED FINANCIAL DETAIL
(unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts)

EARNINGS PER SHARE

 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
380

 
$
415

 
$
601

 
$
684

Less:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allocation of undistributed income to Series A convertible preferred stock
 
(91
)
 
(94
)
 
(143
)
 
(153
)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 

 
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
(6
)
 
(6
)
 
(12
)
 
(12
)
Net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc. Series A, B and C common and Series C convertible preferred stockholders for basic net income per share
 
$
283

 
$
314

 
$
446

 
$
518

Allocation of net income available to Discovery Communications Inc. Series A, B and C common stockholders and Series C convertible preferred stockholders for basic net income per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Series A, B and C common stockholders
 
250

 
270

 
393

 
443

Series C convertible preferred stockholders
 
33

 
44

 
53

 
75

Total
 
283

 
314

 
446

 
518

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Add:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allocation of undistributed income to Series A convertible preferred stockholders
 
91

 
94

 
143

 
153

Net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc. Series A, B and C common stockholders for diluted net income per share
 
$
374

 
$
408

 
$
589

 
$
671

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator — weighted average:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Series A, B and C common shares outstanding — basic
 
384

 
404

 
387

 
409

Impact of assumed preferred stock conversion
 
192

 
208

 
193

 
211

Dilutive effect of share-based awards
 
2

 
4

 
3

 
3

Series A, B and C common shares outstanding — diluted
 
578

 
616

 
583

 
623

Series C convertible preferred stock outstanding — basic and diluted
 
25

 
33

 
26

 
35

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic net income per share available to Discovery Communications, Inc. Series A, B and C common and Series C convertible preferred stockholders:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Series A, B and C common stockholders
 
$
0.65

 
$
0.66

 
$
1.02

 
$
1.08

Series C convertible preferred stockholders
 
$
1.30

 
$
1.33

 
$
2.04

 
$
2.16

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted net income per share available to Discovery Communications, Inc. Series A, B and C common and Series C convertible preferred stockholders:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Series A, B and C common stockholders
 
$
0.64

 
$
0.66

 
$
1.01

 
$
1.08

Series C convertible preferred stockholders
 
$
1.28

 
$
1.33

 
$
2.02

 
$
2.16





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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA
SELECTED FINANCIAL DETAIL
(unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts)


CALCULATION OF ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
Diluted net income per share available to Discovery Communications, Inc. Series A, B and C common stockholders
 
$
0.64

 
$
0.66

 
$
(0.02
)
 
$
1.01

 
$
1.08

 
$
(0.07
)
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (gross) per share
 
0.06

 
0.06

 

 
0.12

 
0.12

 

Tax effect on amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets per share
 
(0.02
)
 
(0.01
)
 
(0.01
)
 
(0.04
)
 
(0.03
)
 
(0.01
)
Adjusted earnings per diluted share
 
$
0.68

 
$
0.71

 
$
(0.03
)
 
$
1.09

 
$
1.17

 
$
(0.08
)





 
CALCULATION OF FREE CASH FLOW
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
 
% Change
Cash provided by operating activities
 
$
188

 
$
328

 
$
(140
)
 
(43
)%
Purchases of property and equipment
 
(31
)
 
(28
)
 
(3
)
 
11
 %
Free cash flow
 
$
157

 
$
300

 
$
(143
)
 
(48
)%


 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
 
% Change
Cash provided by operating activities
 
$
443

 
$
390

 
$
53

 
14
%
Purchases of property and equipment
 
(78
)
 
(43
)
 
(35
)
 
81
%
Free cash flow
 
$
365

 
$
347

 
$
18

 
5
%



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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA
SELECTED FINANCIAL DETAIL
(unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts)


 
 
 
BORROWINGS
 
 
June 30, 2017
5.625% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due August 2019
$
411

5.05% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due June 2020
789

4.375% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due June 2021
650

2.375% Senior notes, euro denominated, annual interest, due March 2022
342

3.30% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due May 2022
500

3.25% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due April 2023
350

3.80% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due March 2024
450

3.45% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due March 2025
300

4.90% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due March 2026
700

1.90% Senior notes, euro denominated, annual interest, due March 2027
684

6.35% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due June 2040
850

4.95% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due May 2042
500

4.875% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due April 2043
850

Revolving credit facility
700

Commercial paper
73

Capital lease obligations
172

Total debt
8,321

Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs
(58
)
Debt, net
8,263

Current portion of debt
(105
)
Noncurrent portion of debt
$
8,158


SHARE COUNT ROLL FORWARD
 
Common
 
Preferred
 
Total
(Basic shares, in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total shares outstanding as of December 31, 2016
 
389.7
 
97.8
 
487.5
Shares repurchased
 
(14.3)
 
(2.3)
 
(16.6)
Shares issued – share-based compensation
 
3.6
 
 
3.6
Total shares outstanding as of June 30, 2017
 
379.0
 
95.5
 
474.5


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