EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

 

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EARNINGS RELEASE FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2008

NEWS CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER

OPERATING INCOME OF $1.4 BILLION; GROWTH OF

16% OVER THIRD QUARTER A YEAR AGO

REVENUES INCREASE 16% TO $8.75 BILLION

NET INCOME INCREASES $1.8 BILLION TO $2.7 BILLION

QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

 

   

Television operating income up 53% led by lower prime-time programming costs and advertising strength at the FOX broadcast network, improved results from MyNetworkTV and the positive impact of Super Bowl XLII at the television stations.

 

   

Cable Network Programming operating income up 17% despite launch costs for the Fox Business Network and the Big Ten Network. Growth led by gains at the Fox News Channel, the Regional Sports Networks, FX Network and Fox International Channels.

 

   

SKY Italia generates operating income of $97 million, an increase of 7% versus a year ago, reflecting net subscriber additions of 342,000 over the past 12 months as the subscriber base expands to 4.5 million.

 

   

Filmed Entertainment delivers operating income of $261 million on strength of successful theatrical release slate and home entertainment titles.

 

   

Magazines and Inserts operating income declines 9% on lower rates and page volume for free-standing inserts.

 

   

Newspapers and Information Services operating income increases 38% versus a year ago led by advertising growth in Australia, lower depreciation costs in the U.K. and the inclusion of Dow Jones & Company.

 

   

Completed a $10.1 billion stock buyback through the exchange of The DIRECTV Group, three Regional Sports Networks and approximately $625 million in cash for approximately 16 percent interest in the Company’s common stock.

NEW YORK, NY, May 7, 2008 – News Corporation (NYSE: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) today reported third quarter net income of $2.7 billion ($0.91 per share) as compared with $871 million ($0.27 per share on a diluted combined basis1) reported in the third quarter a year ago. The year-on-year growth reflects an increase in Other, net of $1.6 billion primarily reflecting a $1.7 billion tax-free gain on the asset and stock exchange with Liberty Media Corporation. Additionally, increases in consolidated operating income partially offset by lower equity earnings contributed to the improved results.

Consolidated operating income for the third quarter of $1.4 billion was up 16% versus the $1.2 billion reported a year ago, primarily driven by double-digit percentage increases at the Television, Cable Network Programming, Newspapers and Information Services and Other segments.

 

 

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Third quarter net earnings from affiliates were $109 million versus $255 million reported in the same period a year ago. The $146 million decrease was primarily driven by lower contributions from BSkyB due to the write-down of its ITV investment and by a decrease in contributions from The DIRECTV Group as a result of the Company’s exchange with Liberty Media Corporation in February 2008.

Commenting on the results, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rupert Murdoch said:

“Our 16% revenue and operating income growth this past quarter is a great illustration of how the diversity of our asset base is translating into sustained financial success. We delivered growth from advertising based businesses, such as our television stations and broadcast network, and we delivered growth from subscription based businesses, such as our domestic cable channels. We delivered growth from established businesses, such as our newspapers and we delivered growth from our developing assets, such as our international cable channels and Fox Interactive Media. Our ability to generate returns from a multitude of sources puts us in a great position to maintain our financial momentum even in times of economic uncertainty.”

Consolidated Operating Income

 

     3 Months Ended
March 31,
    9 Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2008     2007     2008     2007  
     US $ Millions  

Filmed Entertainment

   $ 261     $ 410     $ 1,026     $ 1,119  

Television

     419       273       847       577  

Cable Network Programming

     330       282       956       806  

Direct Broadcast Satellite Television

     97       91       207       66  

Magazines and Inserts

     93       102       257       254  

Newspapers and Information Services

     216       156       505       450  

Book Publishing

     29       29       132       138  

Other

     (7 )     (104 )     (27 )     (176 )
                                

Total Consolidated Operating Income

   $ 1,438     $ 1,239     $ 3,903     $ 3,234  
                                

REVIEW OF OPERATING RESULTS

FILMED ENTERTAINMENT

The Filmed Entertainment segment reported third quarter operating income of $261 million as compared with the record third quarter results of $410 million reported in the same period a year ago. The current year results were led primarily by a string of successful theatrical releases, as well as by strong contributions from film and television home entertainment releases.

 

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Third quarter film results were driven by the continued theatrical success of Alvin and the Chipmunks, which has delivered over $350 million in worldwide box office to date, and Academy Award winner Juno, which has now generated over $225 million in worldwide box office. Additionally, the current quarter also included continued home entertainment contributions from theatrical hits The Simpsons Movie, Live Free or Die Hard and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, as well as pay-TV contributions from Night at the Museum and Eragon. The third quarter also reflected the initial releasing costs and results for several new successful theatrical releases, including Horton Hears a Who! and Jumper, with more than $275 million and $219 million, respectively, in worldwide box office to date.

Twentieth Century Fox Television reported slightly lower contributions versus the third quarter a year ago, primarily reflecting the timing and delivery of new episodes partially offset by higher contributions from home entertainment, primarily from Family Guy.

TELEVISION

The Television segment reported third quarter operating income of $419 million, an increase of $146 million versus the same period a year ago. The 53% growth was led by higher contributions from the FOX Broadcasting Company, Fox Television Stations and STAR and improved results at MyNetworkTV.

At the FOX Broadcasting Company, third quarter operating income nearly doubled versus a year ago primarily reflecting lower prime-time programming costs and advertising revenue growth. The increased advertising revenues were driven by higher pricing for sports and prime-time programming, as well as by strong ratings for the National Football League post-season. These results were partially offset by costs associated with the broadcast of Super Bowl XLII.

Fox Television Stations’ third quarter operating income increased 12% from the same period a year ago as the broadcast of Super Bowl XLII on FOX drove advertising revenue growth and contributed to record market share during the quarter. Additionally, political spending for the presidential primaries contributed to the year-on-year growth.

STAR’s third quarter operating income increased versus the same period a year ago as 15% revenue growth was driven by higher subscription revenues, primarily from India. The revenue growth was partially offset by increased programming costs for new program launches.

CABLE NETWORK PROGRAMMING

Cable Network Programming reported third quarter operating income of $330 million, a 17% increase over the third quarter a year ago, reflecting increased contributions from Fox News Channel, the Regional Sports Networks, FX and the Fox International Channels, partially offset by launch costs associated with the Fox Business Network and the Big Ten Network. Quarterly results also reflect the inclusion of National Geographic Channels which were not consolidated in the same period a year ago.

 

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Fox News Channel (FNC) reported operating income growth of 11% compared to the third quarter a year ago as affiliate revenues increased from higher rates and additional subscribers and advertising revenues expanded primarily from increased pricing. Partially offsetting the revenue growth was higher programming costs from coverage of the presidential primaries. For the quarter, FNC’s viewership was more than 40% greater than its nearest competitor in primetime and on a 24-hour basis, reflecting FNC broadcasting the top five shows in cable news.

At our other cable channels, operating income increased 20% as compared with the third quarter a year ago as increased contributions from the Regional Sports Networks (RSNs), FX and Fox International Channels were partially offset by launch costs for the Fox Business Network and the Big Ten Network. Higher affiliate revenues from increased rates and additional subscribers contributed to the growth at the RSNs and FX, which also increased its advertising revenues versus the same period a year ago. The increased contributions from the Fox International Channels were driven by continued advertising and affiliate growth in Latin America and Europe.

DIRECT BROADCAST SATELLITE TELEVISION

SKY Italia reported third quarter operating income of $97 million, an improvement of 7% versus a year ago, on local currency revenue growth of 6%. This improvement reflects subscriber additions, with more than 342,000 net subscribers added over the past 12 months, bringing SKY Italia’s subscriber base to 4.5 million at quarter end, as well as the impact from foreign currency fluctuations. The subscriber revenue growth was partially offset by reduced mobile revenues, increased programming spending associated primarily with the larger subscriber base and the launch of new channels, as well as planned higher promotional costs for new subscriber offerings.

MAGAZINES AND INSERTS

The Magazines and Inserts segment reported third quarter operating income of $93 million, a decrease of 9% versus the $102 million reported in the quarter a year ago. The decline was primarily driven by lower rates and a decline in page volume for free-standing inserts.

NEWSPAPERS AND INFORMATION SERVICES

The Newspapers and Information Services segment, previously referred to as Newspapers, reported third quarter operating income of $216 million, an increase of $60 million versus the same period a year ago. The 38% increase primarily reflects advertising revenue growth in Australia, reduced transition costs to our new U.K. printing presses and the inclusion of the results of Dow Jones & Company, which was acquired in December 2007.

The U.K. newspaper group reported an increase in operating income in local currency terms as compared with the third quarter a year ago primarily as a result of reduced depreciation on the printing presses that were decommissioned during the quarter as the

Company transitioned to new color printing operations. During the quarter, advertising and circulation revenues were in-line with the prior year.

 

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The Australian newspaper group reported third quarter operating income growth versus a year ago in local currency terms primarily from increased display advertising revenues. The increase in display advertising was led by strength in the retail and real estate sectors.

BOOK PUBLISHING

HarperCollins reported third quarter operating income of $29 million, in-line with the same period a year ago. The current quarter included strong sales of Naughty Neighbor by Janet Evanovich, Stop Whining, Start Living by Dr. Laura Schlessinger, Lady Killer by Lisa Scottoline, Fancy Nancy, Bonjour Butterfly by Jane O’Connor and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis. During the quarter, HarperCollins had 54 books on The New York Times bestseller list, including 4 titles that reached the #1 spot.

OTHER

The Other segment reported an operating loss of $7 million, a $97 million improvement versus the third quarter a year ago, primarily from the absence of losses associated with the 2007 Cricket World Cup which were included in the third quarter in the prior year. Current quarter results also include higher contributions from Fox Interactive Media and NDS, partially offset by startup losses at our Eastern European broadcasting initiatives. At Fox Interactive Media strong revenue growth from increased search and advertising revenues was partially offset by increased costs associated with domestic and international expansion, new features and costs associated with the startup of new ventures.

OTHER ITEMS

In February 2008, News Corporation completed its previously announced share exchange agreement with Liberty Media Corporation. Under the terms of the agreement, approved by the Company’s Class B common stockholders on April 3, 2007, Liberty exchanged its entire approximately 16 percent interest in the Company’s common stock (325 million Class A and 188 million Class B shares) for the Company’s entire stake in The DIRECTV Group, three Regional Sports Networks and approximately $625 million in cash.

In January 2008, News Corporation acquired a 14.58 percent stake in Premiere AG, the leading German pay-TV operator for 287 million Euro in cash. In February 2008, the Company increased its total stake to nearly 20 percent and following the quarter it purchased additional shares, raising its total stake to approximately 23 percent.

 

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Foreign Exchange Rates

Average foreign exchange rates used in the year-to-date results are as follows:

 

     9 Months Ended
March 31,
     2008    2007

Australian Dollar/U.S. Dollar

   0.88    0.77

U.K. Pounds Sterling/U.S. Dollar

   2.01    1.91

Euro/U.S. Dollar

   1.44    1.29

To receive a copy of this press release through the Internet, access News Corporation’s corporate website located at http://www.newscorp.com

Audio from News Corporation’s conference call with analysts on the third quarter results can be heard live on the internet at 4:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time today. To listen to the call, visit http://www.newscorp.com

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This document contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management’s views and assumptions regarding future events and business performance as of the time the statements are made. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global economic, business, competitive market and regulatory factors. More detailed information about these and other factors that could affect future results is contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The “forward-looking statements” included in this document are made only as of the date of this document and we do not have any obligation to publicly update any “forward-looking statements” to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by law.

 

CONTACTS:   
Reed Nolte, Investor Relations    Teri Everett, Press Inquiries
212-852-7092    212-852-7070

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

     3 Months Ended
March 31,
    9 Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2008     2007     2008     2007  
     US $ Millions (except per share amounts)  

Revenues

   $ 8,750     $ 7,530     $ 24,407     $ 21,288  

Expenses:

        

Operating

     5,452       4,922       15,303       14,017  

Selling, general and administrative

     1,568       1,145       4,300       3,400  

Depreciation and amortization

     292       224       901       637  
                                

Operating income

     1,438       1,239       3,903       3,234  

Other income (expense):

        

Equity earnings of affiliates

     109       255       305       747  

Interest expense, net

     (244 )     (220 )     (702 )     (632 )

Interest income

     37       79       215       226  

Other, net

     1,673       47       1,860       493  
                                

Income before income tax expense and minority interest in subsidiaries

     3,013       1,400       5,581       4,068  

Income tax expense

     (300 )     (517 )     (1,234 )     (1,486 )

Minority interest in subsidiaries, net of tax

     (19 )     (12 )     (89 )     (46 )
                                

Net income

   $ 2,694     $ 871     $ 4,258     $ 2,536  
                                

Per share amounts:

        

Basic earnings

   $ 0.92       $ 1.39    

Class A

     $ 0.29       $ 0.85  

Class B

     $ 0.24       $ 0.71  

Diluted earnings

   $ 0.91       $ 1.38    

Class A

     $ 0.29       $ 0.84  

Class B

     $ 0.24       $ 0.70  

Weighted average shares in millions (diluted)

     2,959         3,082    

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

     March 31,
2008
   June 30,
2007
     US $ Millions

Assets

     

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 3,244    $ 7,654

Receivables, net

     7,592      5,842

Inventories, net

     2,437      2,039

Other

     533      371
             

Total current assets

     13,806      15,906
             

Non-current assets:

     

Receivables

     528      437

Investments

     3,988      11,413

Inventories, net

     2,917      2,626

Property, plant and equipment, net

     6,726      5,617

Intangible assets, net

     14,261      11,703

Goodwill

     18,380      13,819

Other non-current assets

     1,314      822
             

Total non-current assets

     48,114      46,437
             

Total assets

   $ 61,920    $ 62,343
             

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

     

Current liabilities:

     

Borrowings

   $ 289    $ 355

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     6,187      4,545

Participations, residuals and royalties payable

     1,474      1,185

Program rights payable

     1,131      940

Deferred revenue

     939      469
             

Total current liabilities

     10,020      7,494
             

Non-current liabilities:

     

Borrowings

     13,208      12,147

Other liabilities

     5,023      3,319

Deferred income taxes

     5,187      5,899

Minority interest in subsidiaries

     1,046      562

Commitments and contingencies

     

Stockholders’ Equity:

     

Class A common stock, $0.01 par value

     18      21

Class B common stock, $0.01 par value

     8      10

Additional paid-in capital

     17,289      27,333

Retained earnings and accumulated other comprehensive income

     10,121      5,558
             

Total stockholders’ equity

     27,436      32,922
             

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 61,920    $ 62,343
             

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

     9 Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2008     2007  
     US $ Millions  

Operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 4,258     $ 2,536  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     901       637  

Amortization of cable distribution investments

     57       56  

Equity earnings of affiliates

     (305 )     (747 )

Cash distributions received from affiliates

     193       145  

Other, net

     (1,860 )     (493 )

Minority interest in subsidiaries, net of tax

     89       46  

Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:

    

Receivables and other assets

     (1,562 )     (546 )

Inventories, net

     (598 )     (593 )

Accounts payable and other liabilities

     1,457       1,487  
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     2,630       2,528  
                

Investing activities:

    

Property, plant and equipment, net of acquisitions

     (1,027 )     (904 )

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

     (5,491 )     (589 )

Investments in equity affiliates

     (133 )     (120 )

Other investments

     (589 )     (316 )

Proceeds from sale of investments and other non-current assets

     385       410  
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (6,855 )     (1,519 )
                

Financing activities:

    

Borrowings

     1,255       1,181  

Repayment of borrowings

     (713 )     (190 )

Issuance of shares

     76       350  

Repurchase of shares

     (672 )     (783 )

Dividends paid

     (203 )     (186 )

Other, net

     19       —    
                

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (238 )     372  
                

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (4,463 )     1,381  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     7,654       5,783  

Exchange movement on opening cash balance

     53       82  
                

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 3,244     $ 7,246  
                

 

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SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

     3 Months Ended
March 31,
    9 Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2008     2007     2008     2007  
     US $ Millions  

Revenues

        

Filmed Entertainment

   $ 1,618     $ 1,802     $ 5,176     $ 5,280  

Television

     1,799       1,568       4,474       4,271  

Cable Network Programming

     1,270       998       3,608       2,807  

Direct Broadcast Satellite Television

     993       825       2,695       2,211  

Magazines and Inserts

     299       303       836       844  

Newspapers and Information Services

     1,744       1,123       4,404       3,290  

Book Publishing

     302       291       1,038       1,052  

Other

     725       620       2,176       1,533  
                                
   $ 8,750     $ 7,530     $ 24,407     $ 21,288  
                                

Operating Income

        

Filmed Entertainment

   $ 261     $ 410     $ 1,026     $ 1,119  

Television

     419       273       847       577  

Cable Network Programming

     330       282       956       806  

Direct Broadcast Satellite Television

     97       91       207       66  

Magazines and Inserts

     93       102       257       254  

Newspapers and Information Services

     216       156       505       450  

Book Publishing

     29       29       132       138  

Other

     (7 )     (104 )     (27 )     (176 )
                                
   $ 1,438     $ 1,239     $ 3,903     $ 3,234  
                                

 

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NOTE 1 - SUPPLEMENTAL EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA

Earnings per share is presented on a combined basis for fiscal 2007 as the Company was required to present the two-class method prior to fiscal 2008. In fiscal 2007, under U.S. GAAP, earnings per share was computed individually for the Class A and Class B shares. Class A non-voting shares carry rights to a greater dividend than Class B voting shares through fiscal 2007. As such, net income available to the Company’s common stockholders was allocated between our two classes of common stock for fiscal 2007. The allocation between classes was based upon the two-class method. Earnings per share by class and by total weighted average shares outstanding (Class A and Class B combined) is as follows:

 

     3 Months Ended
March 31,
   9 Months Ended
March 31,
     2007    2007

Basic earnings per share:

     

Class A

   $ 0.29    $ 0.85

Class B

   $ 0.24    $ 0.71

Total

   $ 0.28    $ 0.80

Diluted earnings per share:

     

Class A

   $ 0.29    $ 0.84

Class B

   $ 0.24    $ 0.70

Total

   $ 0.27    $ 0.80

Weighted average shares outstanding (diluted), in millions:

     

Class A

     2,198      2,195

Class B

     987      987
             

Total

     3,185      3,182
             

 

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NOTE 2 - OPERATING INCOME BEFORE DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION

Operating income before depreciation and amortization, defined as operating income plus depreciation and amortization and the amortization of cable distribution investments, eliminates the variable effect across all business segments of non-cash depreciation and amortization. Since operating income before depreciation and amortization is a non-GAAP measure it should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, operating income, net income, cash flow and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Operating income before depreciation and amortization does not reflect cash available to fund requirements, and the items excluded from operating income before depreciation and amortization, such as depreciation and amortization, are significant components in assessing the Company’s financial performance. Management believes that operating income before depreciation and amortization is an appropriate measure for evaluating the operating performance of the Company’s business segments. Operating income before depreciation and amortization, which is the information reported to and used by the Company’s chief decision maker for the purpose of making decisions about the allocation of resources to segments and assessing their performance, provides management, investors and equity analysts a measure to analyze operating performance of each business segment and enterprise value against historical and competitors’ data.

The following table reconciles operating income before depreciation and amortization to the presentation of operating income.

 

     3 Months Ended
March 31,
   9 Months Ended
March 31,
     2008    2007    2008    2007
     US $ Millions

Operating income

   $ 1,438    $ 1,239    $ 3,903    $ 3,234

Depreciation and amortization

     292      224      901      637

Amortization of cable distribution investments

     22      17      57      56
                           

Operating income before depreciation and amortization

   $ 1,752    $ 1,480    $ 4,861    $ 3,927
                           

 

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     For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008
(US $ Millions)
 
     Operating
income (loss)
    Depreciation
and
amortization
   Amortization of
cable distribution
investments
   Operating income
before
depreciation and
amortization
 

Filmed Entertainment

   $ 261     $ 22    $ —      $ 283  

Television

     419       25      —        444  

Cable Network Programming

     330       28      22      380  

Direct Broadcast Satellite Television

     97       59      —        156  

Magazines and Inserts

     93       2      —        95  

Newspapers and Information Services

     216       97      —        313  

Book Publishing

     29       2      —        31  

Other

     (7 )     57      —        50  
                              

Consolidated Total

   $ 1,438     $ 292    $ 22    $ 1,752  
                              
     For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007
(US $ Millions)
 
     Operating
income (loss)
    Depreciation
and
amortization
   Amortization of
cable distribution
investments
   Operating income
(loss) before
depreciation and
amortization
 

Filmed Entertainment

   $ 410     $ 22    $ —      $ 432  

Television

     273       23      —        296  

Cable Network Programming

     282       15      17      314  

Direct Broadcast Satellite Television

     91       49      —        140  

Magazines and Inserts

     102       2      —        104  

Newspapers and Information Services

     156       72      —        228  

Book Publishing

     29       2      —        31  

Other

     (104 )     39      —        (65 )
                              

Consolidated Total

   $ 1,239     $ 224    $ 17    $ 1,480  
                              

 

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EARNINGS RELEASE FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2008

 

     For the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2008
(US $ Millions)
 
     Operating
income (loss)
    Depreciation
and
amortization
   Amortization of
cable distribution
investments
   Operating income
before
depreciation and
amortization
 

Filmed Entertainment

   $ 1,026     $ 64    $ —      $ 1,090  

Television

     847       74      —        921  

Cable Network Programming

     956       67      57      1,080  

Direct Broadcast Satellite Television

     207       163      —        370  

Magazines and Inserts

     257       6      —        263  

Newspapers and Information Services

     505       341      —        846  

Book Publishing

     132       6      —        138  

Other

     (27 )     180      —        153  
                              

Consolidated Total

   $ 3,903     $ 901    $ 57    $ 4,861  
                              
     For the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2007
(US $ Millions)
 
     Operating
income (loss)
    Depreciation
and
amortization
   Amortization of
cable distribution
investments
   Operating income
(loss) before
depreciation and
amortization
 

Filmed Entertainment

   $ 1,119     $ 62    $ —      $ 1,181  

Television

     577       68      —        645  

Cable Network Programming

     806       42      56      904  

Direct Broadcast Satellite Television

     66       140      —        206  

Magazines and Inserts

     254       6      —        260  

Newspapers and Information Services

     450       207      —        657  

Book Publishing

     138       6      —        144  

Other

     (176 )     106      —        (70 )
                              

Consolidated Total

   $ 3,234     $ 637    $ 56    $ 3,927  
                              

 

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