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Discovery, Inc. Reports Fourth-Quarter And Full Year 2020 Results
Fourth-Quarter 2020 Financial Highlights
- Total revenues of
$2,886 million were flat compared to the prior year quarter, both reported and ex-FX.(1)U.S. advertising revenues were flat and distribution revenues increased 5%; and- International advertising revenues decreased 1% and distribution revenues decreased 4%, both ex-FX.
- Net income available to
Discovery, Inc. was$271 million and EPS was$0.42 per diluted share. - Adjusted EPS(2) was
$0.76 per diluted share. - Total Adjusted OIBDA(3) decreased 9% to
$1,002 million , or decreased 8% ex-FX. - Cash provided by operating activities was
$553 million and free cash flow(4) was$441 million . - Repurchased 10.9 million Series C common shares for
$213 million at an average price of$19.50 per share.
Full Year 2020 Financial Highlights
- Total revenues of
$10,671 million decreased 4%, both reported and ex-FX.U.S. advertising revenues decreased 5% and distribution revenues increased 4% (or increased 3% excluding certain non-recurring items recognized in the second quarter); and- International advertising revenues decreased 12% and distribution revenues decreased 3%, both ex-FX.
- Net income available to
Discovery, Inc. was$1,219 million and EPS was$1.81 per diluted share. - Adjusted EPS was
$3.20 per diluted share. - Total Adjusted OIBDA decreased 10% to
$4,196 million , or decreased 9% ex-FX. - Cash provided by operating activities was
$2,739 million and free cash flow was$2,337 million . - Repurchased 41.6 million Series C common shares for
$965 million at an average price of$23.18 per share.
Three Months Ended |
Twelve Months Ended |
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Dollars in millions, except per share amounts |
2020 |
2019 |
% |
Ex-FX(1) |
2020 |
2019 |
% |
Ex-FX(1) |
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Total revenue |
$ |
2,886 |
$ |
2,874 |
— |
% |
— |
% |
$ |
10,671 |
$ |
11,144 |
(4) |
% |
(4) |
% |
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Net income available to |
$ |
271 |
$ |
476 |
(43) |
% |
$ |
1,219 |
$ |
2,069 |
(41) |
% |
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|
946 |
925 |
2 |
% |
3,975 |
4,117 |
(3) |
% |
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International Networks Adjusted OIBDA |
196 |
315 |
(38) |
% |
(35) |
% |
723 |
1,057 |
(32) |
% |
(28) |
% |
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Total Adjusted OIBDA(5) |
$ |
1,002 |
$ |
1,105 |
(9) |
% |
(8) |
% |
$ |
4,196 |
$ |
4,671 |
(10) |
% |
(9) |
% |
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Diluted EPS |
$ |
0.42 |
$ |
0.67 |
(37) |
% |
$ |
1.81 |
$ |
2.88 |
(37) |
% |
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Adjusted EPS |
$ |
0.76 |
$ |
0.98 |
(22) |
% |
$ |
3.20 |
$ |
3.69 |
(13) |
% |
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Free cash flow |
$ |
441 |
$ |
1,132 |
(61) |
% |
$ |
2,337 |
$ |
3,110 |
(25) |
% |
Operational Highlights
- Executed key distribution partnerships for the launch of discovery+ with Verizon in the
U.S , Sky in theU.K. andIreland , and Vodafone across several European markets, as well as the rebranding of dplay in certain international markets. - Total share of viewing across the international portfolio in Q4 improved 4% on average, marking six consecutive quarters of year-over-year share improvement, with strong performance in the
U.K. ,Spain andPoland .(6) - In Q4, Discovery was the #1 Most-Watched pay-TV Portfolio in the
U.S. among key demos.(7) TLC was the #1 cable network on Sunday nights in Q4 among total Households and adults and women aged 25-54, 18-49, 18-34, and P2+.(8) Additionally, for 2020,TLC was the #1 pay-TV network in Primetime among key women demographics aged 25-54, 18-49, and 18-34, and saw its best women 25-54 ratings and P2+ delivery in network history.(9)
Segment Results
Three Months Ended |
Twelve Months Ended |
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Dollars in millions |
2020 |
2019 |
% Change |
2020 |
2019 |
% Change |
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Advertising |
$ |
1,048 |
$ |
1,051 |
— |
% |
$ |
4,012 |
$ |
4,245 |
(5) |
% |
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Distribution |
709 |
673 |
5 |
% |
2,852 |
2,739 |
4 |
% |
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Other |
21 |
28 |
(25) |
% |
85 |
108 |
(21) |
% |
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Total revenues |
$ |
1,778 |
$ |
1,752 |
1 |
% |
$ |
6,949 |
$ |
7,092 |
(2) |
% |
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Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation |
509 |
503 |
1 |
% |
1,843 |
1,800 |
2 |
% |
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Selling, general & administrative(10) |
323 |
324 |
— |
% |
1,131 |
1,175 |
(4) |
% |
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Adjusted OIBDA |
$ |
946 |
$ |
925 |
2 |
% |
$ |
3,975 |
$ |
4,117 |
(3) |
% |
Fourth-Quarter 2020
- Total
U.S. Networks revenues of$1,778 million increased 1% compared to the prior year quarter.- Advertising was flat as higher pricing and the continued monetization of content offerings on our next generation platforms were offset by secular declines in the pay-TV ecosystem and lower ratings.
- Distribution increased 5% primarily driven by increases in contractual affiliate rates, partially offset by a decline in linear subscribers.
- At
December 31, 2020 , subscribers to our fully distributed networks were 3% lower and total portfolio subscribers were 5% lower than atDecember 31, 2019 .
- Total operating expenses of
$832 million increased 1% compared to the prior year quarter.- Costs of revenues increased 1% primarily due to investments in content to support our next generation initiatives.
- SG&A expenses were consistent to the prior year quarter as a reduction in travel costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic was offset by higher marketing-related expenses to support our next generation initiatives and higher personnel costs.
- Adjusted OIBDA increased 2% to
$946 million .
Full Year 2020
- Total
U.S. Networks revenues of$6,949 million decreased 2% compared to the prior year.- Advertising decreased 5% primarily due to softer demand stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, secular declines in the pay-TV ecosystem, lower ratings, and a decline in inventory, partially offset by increases in pricing and the continued monetization of content offerings on our next generation platforms.
- Distribution increased 4% driven by increases in contractual affiliate rates and certain non-recurring items, partially offset by a decline in linear subscribers. Excluding certain non-recurring items, distribution increased 3%.
- Total operating expenses of
$2,974 million were flat compared to the prior year.- Costs of revenues increased 2% primarily due to investments in content to support next generation initiatives partially offset by a reduction in production projects as a result of COVID-19 and a non-recurring reserve release established in purchase accounting.
- SG&A expenses decreased 4% primarily due to a reduction in travel costs as a result of COVID-19 and lower marketing-related expenses, partially offset by an increase in personnel costs to support our next generation initiatives.
- Adjusted OIBDA decreased 3% to
$3,975 million .
International Networks
Three Months Ended |
Twelve Months Ended |
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Dollars in millions |
2020 |
2019 |
% |
Ex-FX |
2020 |
2019 |
% |
Ex-FX |
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Advertising |
$ |
554 |
$ |
546 |
1 |
% |
(1) |
% |
$ |
1,571 |
$ |
1,799 |
(13) |
% |
(12) |
% |
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Distribution |
510 |
531 |
(4) |
% |
(4) |
% |
2,014 |
2,096 |
(4) |
% |
(3) |
% |
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Other |
41 |
42 |
(2) |
% |
(11) |
% |
128 |
146 |
(12) |
% |
(15) |
% |
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Total revenues |
$ |
1,105 |
$ |
1,119 |
(1) |
% |
(3) |
% |
$ |
3,713 |
$ |
4,041 |
(8) |
% |
(7) |
% |
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Costs of revenues, excluding |
615 |
533 |
15 |
% |
10 |
% |
2,004 |
2,016 |
(1) |
% |
(1) |
% |
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Selling, general & administrative(10) |
294 |
271 |
8 |
% |
7 |
% |
986 |
968 |
2 |
% |
3 |
% |
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Adjusted OIBDA |
$ |
196 |
$ |
315 |
(38) |
% |
(35) |
% |
$ |
723 |
$ |
1,057 |
(32) |
% |
(28) |
% |
Fourth-Quarter 2020
- Total International Networks revenues of
$1,105 million decreased 1%, or decreased 3% ex-FX, compared to the prior year quarter.- Advertising decreased 1% ex-FX primarily driven by a decline in demand stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and the discontinuation of pay-TV distribution with certain European operators.
- Distribution decreased 4% ex-FX primarily driven by COVID-related disruptions to the sports schedule in
Europe , lower contractual affiliate rates, and the discontinuation of pay-TV distribution with certain European operators, partially offset by higher next generation revenues due to subscriber growth.
- Total operating expenses of
$909 million increased 13%, or increased 9% ex-FX, compared to the prior year quarter.- Costs of revenues increased 10% ex-FX primarily due to sports content spend in
Europe . - SG&A increased 7% ex-FX primarily attributable to higher personnel costs and higher marketing-related expenses to support our next generation initiatives, partially offset by a reduction in travel costs as a result of COVID-19.
- Costs of revenues increased 10% ex-FX primarily due to sports content spend in
- Adjusted OIBDA of
$196 million decreased 38%, or decreased 35% ex-FX.
Full Year 2020
- Total International Networks revenues of
$3,713 million decreased 8%, or decreased 7% ex-FX, compared to the prior year.- Advertising decreased 12% ex-FX primarily driven by a decline in demand stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and the discontinuation of pay-TV distribution with certain European operators.
- Distribution decreased 3% ex-FX primarily driven by lower contractual affiliate rates, the discontinuation of pay-TV distribution with certain European operators, and COVID-related disruptions to the sports schedule in
Europe , partially offset by higher next generation revenues due to subscriber growth.
- Total operating expenses of
$2,990 million were flat compared to the prior year, both on a reported and ex-FX basis.- Costs of revenues decreased 1% ex-FX primarily due to a reduction in the number of sporting events in
Europe due to COVID-19. - SG&A increased 3% ex-FX primarily due to higher personnel costs to support our next generation initiatives, partially offset by a reduction in travel costs as a result of COVID-19.
- Costs of revenues decreased 1% ex-FX primarily due to a reduction in the number of sporting events in
- Adjusted OIBDA of
$723 million decreased 32%, or decreased 28% ex-FX.
Free Cash Flow
- Fourth quarter cash provided by operating activities decreased to
$553 million from$1,232 million in the prior year quarter. Free cash flow decreased to$441 million from$1,132 million , primarily attributable to lower operating results due to the negative impact of COVID-19 on Adjusted OIBDA, the timing of cash content spend (including sports rights payments), taxes, and working capital.
- Full year 2020 cash provided by operating activities decreased to
$2,739 million from$3,399 million in the prior year. Free cash flow decreased to$2,337 million from$3,110 million , primarily attributable to lower operating results due to the negative impact of COVID-19 on revenues and higher capital expenditures. Capital expenditures increased due to investments in technology infrastructure, software development, and facilities.
Other Items
Share Buyback
In
For the full year 2020, the Company repurchased 41.6 million Series C common shares for
fuboTV Inc.
fuboTV Inc., a minority investment held by the Company, was listed on the
2021 Outlook(11)
Discovery may provide forward-looking commentary in connection with this earnings announcement on its quarterly earnings conference call. Details on how to access the audio webcast are included below.
Earnings Conference Call Information
Discovery will host a conference call today,
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 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the
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 the Company's programming, strategic growth initiatives, changes in the pay-TV ecosystem, and the impact of COVID-19. 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.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
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(unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts) |
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Three Months Ended |
Twelve Months Ended |
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2020 |
2019 |
2020 |
2019 |
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Revenues: |
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Advertising |
$ |
1,602 |
$ |
1,597 |
$ |
5,583 |
$ |
6,044 |
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Distribution |
1,219 |
1,204 |
4,866 |
4,835 |
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Other |
65 |
73 |
222 |
265 |
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Total revenues |
2,886 |
2,874 |
10,671 |
11,144 |
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Costs and expenses: |
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Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and |
1,129 |
1,037 |
3,860 |
3,819 |
|||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative |
809 |
793 |
2,722 |
2,788 |
|||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
358 |
333 |
1,359 |
1,347 |
|||||||||||
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets |
86 |
— |
124 |
155 |
|||||||||||
Restructuring and other charges |
16 |
6 |
91 |
26 |
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Total costs and expenses |
2,398 |
2,169 |
8,156 |
8,135 |
|||||||||||
Operating income |
488 |
705 |
2,515 |
3,009 |
|||||||||||
Interest expense, net |
(163) |
(162) |
(648) |
(677) |
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Loss on extinguishment of debt |
— |
— |
(76) |
(28) |
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(Loss) income from equity investees, net |
(43) |
18 |
(105) |
(2) |
|||||||||||
Other income (expense), net |
134 |
2 |
42 |
(8) |
|||||||||||
Income before income taxes |
416 |
563 |
1,728 |
2,294 |
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Income tax expense |
(98) |
(52) |
(373) |
(81) |
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Net income |
318 |
511 |
1,355 |
2,213 |
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Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
(42) |
(34) |
(124) |
(128) |
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Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling |
(5) |
(1) |
(12) |
(16) |
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Net income available to |
$ |
271 |
$ |
476 |
$ |
1,219 |
$ |
2,069 |
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Net income per share available to |
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Basic |
$ |
0.42 |
$ |
0.68 |
$ |
1.82 |
$ |
2.90 |
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Diluted |
$ |
0.42 |
$ |
0.67 |
$ |
1.81 |
$ |
2.88 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
489 |
527 |
505 |
529 |
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Diluted |
657 |
702 |
672 |
711 |
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
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(unaudited; in millions, except par value) |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
2,091 |
$ |
1,552 |
|||
Receivables, net |
2,537 |
2,633 |
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Content rights and prepaid license fees, net |
532 |
579 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
970 |
453 |
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Total current assets |
6,130 |
5,217 |
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Noncurrent content rights, net |
3,439 |
3,129 |
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Property and equipment, net |
1,206 |
951 |
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|
13,070 |
13,050 |
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Intangible assets, net |
7,640 |
8,667 |
|||||
Equity method investments |
507 |
568 |
|||||
Other noncurrent assets |
2,095 |
2,153 |
|||||
Total assets |
$ |
34,087 |
$ |
33,735 |
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$ |
397 |
$ |
463 |
|||
Accrued liabilities |
1,793 |
1,678 |
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Deferred revenues |
557 |
489 |
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Current portion of debt |
335 |
609 |
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Total current liabilities |
3,082 |
3,239 |
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Noncurrent portion of debt |
15,069 |
14,810 |
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Deferred income taxes |
1,534 |
1,691 |
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Other noncurrent liabilities |
2,019 |
2,029 |
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Total liabilities |
21,704 |
21,769 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Redeemable noncontrolling interests |
383 |
442 |
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Equity: |
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|
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Series A-1 convertible preferred stock: |
— |
— |
|||||
Series C-1 convertible preferred stock: |
— |
— |
|||||
Series A common stock: |
2 |
2 |
|||||
Series B convertible common stock: |
— |
— |
|||||
Series C common stock: |
5 |
5 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
10,809 |
10,747 |
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|
(8,244) |
(7,374) |
|||||
Retained earnings |
8,543 |
7,333 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(651) |
(822) |
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|
10,464 |
9,891 |
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Noncontrolling interests |
1,536 |
1,633 |
|||||
Total equity |
12,000 |
11,524 |
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Total liabilities and equity |
$ |
34,087 |
$ |
33,735 |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
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(unaudited; in millions) |
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Twelve Months Ended |
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2020 |
2019 |
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Operating Activities |
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Net income |
1,355 |
2,213 |
|||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities: |
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Content rights amortization and impairment |
2,956 |
2,853 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
1,359 |
1,347 |
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Deferred income taxes |
(186) |
(504) |
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Equity in losses of equity method investee companies, including cash distributions |
167 |
62 |
|||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt |
76 |
28 |
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Share-based compensation expense |
110 |
142 |
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Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets |
124 |
155 |
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(Gain) loss from derivative instruments, net |
(36) |
48 |
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Realized gain on sale of investments |
(103) |
(10) |
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Remeasurement gain on previously held equity interests |
— |
(14) |
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Loss on disposition |
2 |
— |
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Other, net |
14 |
52 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and dispositions: |
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Receivables, net |
105 |
(7) |
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Content rights and payables, net |
(3,053) |
(3,060) |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
(131) |
122 |
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Foreign currency, prepaid expenses and other assets, net |
(20) |
(28) |
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Cash provided by operating activities |
2,739 |
3,399 |
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Investing Activities |
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Purchases of property and equipment |
(402) |
(289) |
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Purchases of investments |
(250) |
— |
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Investments in and advances to equity investments |
(181) |
(254) |
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Proceeds from dissolution of joint venture and sale of investments |
69 |
125 |
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Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired |
(39) |
(73) |
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Other investing activities, net |
100 |
53 |
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Cash used in investing activities |
(703) |
(438) |
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Financing Activities |
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Principal repayments of debt, including discount payment |
(2,193) |
(2,658) |
|||||
Borrowings from debt, net of discount and issuance costs |
1,979 |
1,479 |
|||||
Repurchases of stock |
(969) |
(633) |
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Principal repayments of revolving credit facility |
(500) |
(225) |
|||||
Borrowings under revolving credit facility |
500 |
— |
|||||
Distributions to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests |
(254) |
(250) |
|||||
Other financing activities, net |
(112) |
(70) |
|||||
Cash used in financing activities |
(1,549) |
(2,357) |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash |
83 |
(38) |
|||||
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash |
570 |
566 |
|||||
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period |
1,552 |
986 |
|||||
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period |
$ |
2,122 |
$ |
1,552 |
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SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA |
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RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO |
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ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME BEFORE DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION |
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(unaudited; in millions) |
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Three Months Ended |
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|
International |
Corporate, Inter- |
Total |
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Net income available to |
$ |
271 |
|||||||||||||
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling |
5 |
||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
42 |
||||||||||||||
Income tax expense |
98 |
||||||||||||||
Other income, net |
(134) |
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Loss from equity investees, net |
43 |
||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net |
163 |
||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) |
$ |
722 |
$ |
(22) |
$ |
(212) |
$ |
488 |
|||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
223 |
115 |
20 |
358 |
|||||||||||
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets |
— |
86 |
— |
86 |
|||||||||||
Employee share-based compensation |
— |
— |
46 |
46 |
|||||||||||
Restructuring and other charges |
— |
12 |
4 |
16 |
|||||||||||
Transaction and integration costs |
— |
4 |
2 |
6 |
|||||||||||
Loss on asset disposition |
— |
— |
2 |
2 |
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Inter-segment eliminations |
1 |
1 |
(2) |
— |
|||||||||||
Adjusted OIBDA |
$ |
946 |
$ |
196 |
$ |
(140) |
$ |
1,002 |
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Three Months Ended |
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International |
Corporate, Inter- |
Total |
||||||||||||
Net income available to |
$ |
476 |
|||||||||||||
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling |
1 |
||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
34 |
||||||||||||||
Income tax expense |
52 |
||||||||||||||
Other income, net |
(2) |
||||||||||||||
Income from equity investees, net |
(18) |
||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net |
162 |
||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) |
$ |
689 |
$ |
224 |
$ |
(208) |
$ |
705 |
|||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
227 |
87 |
19 |
333 |
|||||||||||
Employee share-based compensation |
— |
— |
57 |
57 |
|||||||||||
Restructuring and other charges |
4 |
5 |
(3) |
6 |
|||||||||||
Transaction and integration costs |
— |
— |
4 |
4 |
|||||||||||
Inter-segment eliminations |
5 |
(1) |
(4) |
— |
|||||||||||
Adjusted OIBDA |
$ |
925 |
$ |
315 |
$ |
(135) |
$ |
1,105 |
|
|||||||||||||||
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA |
|||||||||||||||
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO |
|||||||||||||||
ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME BEFORE DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION |
|||||||||||||||
(unaudited; in millions) |
|||||||||||||||
Twelve Months Ended |
|||||||||||||||
|
International |
Corporate, Inter- |
Total |
||||||||||||
Net income available to |
$ |
1,219 |
|||||||||||||
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling |
12 |
||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
124 |
||||||||||||||
Income tax expense |
373 |
||||||||||||||
Other income, net |
(42) |
||||||||||||||
Loss from equity investees, net |
105 |
||||||||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt |
76 |
||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net |
648 |
||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) |
$ |
3,031 |
$ |
191 |
$ |
(707) |
$ |
2,515 |
|||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
899 |
374 |
86 |
1,359 |
|||||||||||
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets |
— |
124 |
— |
124 |
|||||||||||
Employee share-based compensation |
— |
— |
99 |
99 |
|||||||||||
Restructuring and other charges |
41 |
29 |
21 |
91 |
|||||||||||
Transaction and integration costs |
— |
4 |
2 |
6 |
|||||||||||
Loss on asset disposition |
— |
— |
2 |
2 |
|||||||||||
Inter-segment eliminations |
4 |
1 |
(5) |
— |
|||||||||||
Adjusted OIBDA |
$ |
3,975 |
$ |
723 |
$ |
(502) |
$ |
4,196 |
|||||||
Twelve Months Ended |
|||||||||||||||
|
International |
Corporate, Inter- |
Total |
||||||||||||
Net income available to |
$ |
2,069 |
|||||||||||||
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling |
16 |
||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
128 |
||||||||||||||
Income tax expense |
81 |
||||||||||||||
Other expense, net |
8 |
||||||||||||||
Loss from equity investees, net |
2 |
||||||||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt |
28 |
||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net |
677 |
||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) |
$ |
3,145 |
$ |
563 |
$ |
(699) |
$ |
3,009 |
|||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
950 |
328 |
69 |
1,347 |
|||||||||||
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets |
— |
155 |
— |
155 |
|||||||||||
Employee share-based compensation |
— |
— |
137 |
137 |
|||||||||||
Restructuring and other charges |
15 |
20 |
(9) |
26 |
|||||||||||
Transaction and integration costs |
— |
— |
26 |
26 |
|||||||||||
Inter-segment eliminations |
7 |
20 |
(27) |
— |
|||||||||||
Settlement of a withholding tax claim |
— |
(29) |
— |
(29) |
|||||||||||
Adjusted OIBDA |
$ |
4,117 |
$ |
1,057 |
$ |
(503) |
$ |
4,671 |
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA |
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SELECTED FINANCIAL DETAIL |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts) |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CALCULATION OF ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended |
Twelve Months Ended |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020 |
2019 |
$ |
% |
2020 |
2019 |
$ |
% |
||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted net income per share allocated to |
$ |
0.42 |
0.67 |
$ |
(0.25) |
(37) |
% |
$ |
1.81 |
$ |
2.88 |
$ |
(1.07) |
(37) |
% |
||||||||||||
Per share impacts, net of tax: |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of acquisition-related |
0.31 |
0.29 |
0.02 |
7 |
% |
1.22 |
1.21 |
0.01 |
1 |
% |
|||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and other charges |
0.02 |
0.01 |
0.01 |
NM |
0.11 |
0.05 |
0.06 |
NM |
|||||||||||||||||||
Impairment of goodwill and other |
0.13 |
— |
0.13 |
NM |
0.18 |
0.22 |
(0.04) |
(18) |
% |
||||||||||||||||||
Gains recognized on equity securities sold |
(0.12) |
— |
(0.12) |
NM |
(0.12) |
— |
(0.12) |
NM |
|||||||||||||||||||
Legal entity restructuring, deferred tax |
— |
0.01 |
(0.01) |
NM |
— |
(0.63) |
0.63 |
NM |
|||||||||||||||||||
Settlement of a withholding tax claim |
— |
— |
— |
NM |
— |
(0.04) |
0.04 |
NM |
|||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted earnings per diluted share |
$ |
0.76 |
$ |
0.98 |
$ |
(0.22) |
(22) |
% |
$ |
3.20 |
$ |
3.69 |
$ |
(0.49) |
(13) |
% |
|||||||||||
CALCULATION OF FREE CASH FLOW |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended |
Twelve Months Ended |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020 |
2019 |
$ |
% |
2020 |
2019 |
$ |
% |
||||||||||||||||||||
Cash provided by operating activities |
$ |
553 |
$ |
1,232 |
$ |
(679) |
(55) |
% |
$ |
2,739 |
$ |
3,399 |
$ |
(660) |
(19) |
% |
|||||||||||
Purchases of property and equipment |
(112) |
(100) |
(12) |
12 |
% |
(402) |
(289) |
(113) |
39 |
% |
|||||||||||||||||
Free cash flow |
$ |
441 |
$ |
1,132 |
$ |
(691) |
(61) |
% |
$ |
2,337 |
$ |
3,110 |
$ |
(773) |
(25) |
% |
NM: Not Meaningful |
Impact of COVID-19
On
Beginning in the second quarter of 2020, demand for our advertising products and services decreased due to economic disruptions from limitations on social and commercial activity. These economic disruptions and the resulting effect on the Company slightly eased during the second half of 2020, but the pandemic continued to impact demand through the end of 2020 and this decreased demand is expected to continue into 2021. Many of our third-party production partners that were shut down during most of the second quarter of 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions came back online in the third quarter of 2020 and, as a result, we have incurred additional costs to comply with various governmental regulations and implement certain safety measures for our employees, talent, and partners. Additionally, certain sporting events that we have rights to were cancelled or postponed, thereby eliminating or deferring the related revenues and expenses, including the
In response to the impact of the pandemic, we employed and continue to employ innovative production and programming strategies, including producing content filmed by our on-air talent and seeking viewer feedback on which content to air. We continue to pursue a number of cost savings initiatives which began during the third and fourth quarters of 2020 and believe will offset a portion of anticipated revenue losses and deferrals, through the implementation of travel, marketing, production and other operating cost reductions, including personnel reductions, restructurings and resource reallocations to align our expense structure to ongoing changes within the industry. We also implemented remote work arrangements effective
In addition, we implemented several measures to preserve sufficient liquidity in the near term. During
In light of the impact of COVID-19, we assessed goodwill, other intangibles, deferred tax assets, programming assets, and accounts receivable for recoverability based upon latest estimates and judgments with respect to expected future operating results, ultimate usage of content and latest expectations with respect to expected credit losses. We recorded a goodwill and other intangible assets impairment charge of
The effects of the pandemic may have further negative impacts on our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. However, we are unable to predict the ongoing impact that COVID-19 will have on our financial position, operating results, and cash flows due to numerous uncertainties. The nature and extent of COVID-19's effects on our operations and results will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information that may emerge concerning the severity and the extent of future surges of COVID-19, vaccine distribution and other actions to contain the virus or treat its impact, among others. We will continue to monitor COVID-19 and its impact on our business results and financial condition. Our consolidated financial statements reflect management's latest estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and related disclosures as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods presented. Actual results may differ significantly from these estimates and assumptions.
In
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to the results prepared in accordance with
Definitions and Sources
(1) 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
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 a spot rate for each of our currencies determined early in the fiscal year as part of our forecasting process (the "2020 Baseline Rate"), and the prior year amounts translated at the same 2020 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.
(2) Adjusted EPS: The Company defines Adjusted EPS as earnings excluding the impact of amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and meaningful one-time items, per diluted share. 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 and meaningful one-time items that impact the comparability of results from period to period.
(3) 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) employee 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, (vi) certain inter-segment eliminations related to production studios, (vii) third-party transaction costs directly related to the acquisition and integration of Scripps Networks and other transactions, and (viii) other items impacting comparability, such as the non-cash settlement of a withholding tax claim.
The Company uses this measure 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 share-based compensation, restructuring and other charges, certain impairment charges, gains and losses on business and asset dispositions and acquisition and integration costs from the calculation of Adjusted OIBDA due to their impact on comparability between periods. 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. Certain corporate expenses are excluded from segment results to enable executive management to evaluate segment performance based upon the decisions of segment executives. Total Adjusted OIBDA should be considered in addition to, but not a substitute for, operating income, net income, and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Refer to the comments in footnote 1 for the methodology used to calculate growth rates excluding foreign currency effects.
(4) Free Cash Flow: The Company defines free cash flow as cash flow from operations less acquisitions of property and equipment. The Company believes free cash flow 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.
(5) Financial Highlights Table: This table presents a selection of the Company's financial results. Because the table as shown excludes the "Corporate, Inter-segment Eliminations, and Other" operating segment, the row "Total Adjusted OIBDA" will not foot as presented in the table.
(6) Source: Total audience measurement among all individuals. Share of viewing is defined as the share of viewing to all TV channels in a market, except in the Nordics business unit, which is defined as the share of viewing for commercial channels only. Due to a change in methodology,
(7) Source: Nielsen, 4Q 2020 (
(8) Source: Nielsen, 4Q 2020 (
(9) Source: Nielsen, 2020 (
(10) SG&A Expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses exclude employee share-based compensation, third-party transaction and integration costs related to the acquisition of Scripps Networks and other transactions, and for 2019, exclude the settlement of a withholding tax claim.
(11) 2021 Outlook: Discovery does not expect to be able to provide a reconciliation of the non-GAAP forward-looking commentary to comparable GAAP measures as, at this time, the Company cannot determine the occurrence or impact of the adjustments, such as the effect of future changes in foreign currency exchange rates or future acquisitions or divestitures that would be excluded from such GAAP measures.
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