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Table of Contents
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
| x |
Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012
OR
| ¨ |
Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the Transition Period from to
Commission File Number 001-32871
COMCAST CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| PENNSYLVANIA | 27-0000798 | |
|
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
|
| One Comcast Center, Philadelphia, PA | 19103-2838 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (215) 286-1700
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding twelve months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer x Accelerated filer ¨ Non-accelerated filer ¨ Smaller reporting company ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
Yes ¨ No x
As of June 30, 2012, there were 2,114,859,096 shares of our Class A common stock, 551,522,669 shares of our Class A Special common stock and 9,444,375 shares of our Class B common stock outstanding.
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This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. This Quarterly Report modifies and supersedes documents filed prior to this Quarterly Report. The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) allows us to “incorporate by reference” information that we file with it, which means that we can disclose important information to you by referring you directly to those documents. Information incorporated by reference is considered to be part of this Quarterly Report. In addition, information that we file with the SEC in the future will automatically update and supersede information contained in this Quarterly Report. Throughout this Quarterly Report, we refer to Comcast Corporation as “Comcast;” Comcast and its consolidated subsidiaries, including NBCUniversal, as “we,” “us” and “our;” and Comcast Holdings Corporation as “Comcast Holdings.”
You should carefully review the information contained in this Quarterly Report and particularly consider any risk factors set forth in this Quarterly Report and in other reports or documents that we file from time to time with the SEC. In this Quarterly Report, we state our beliefs of future events and of our future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify these so-called “forward-looking statements” by words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “believes,” “estimates,” “potential,” or “continue,” or the negative of those words, and other comparable words. You should be aware that these statements are only our predictions. In evaluating these statements, you should specifically consider various factors, including the risks outlined below and in other reports we file with the SEC. Actual events or our actual results may differ materially from any of our forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
Our businesses may be affected by, among other things, the following:
| • |
our businesses currently face a wide range of competition, and our businesses and results of operations could be adversely affected if we do not compete effectively |
| • |
changes in consumer behavior driven by new technologies may adversely affect our competitive position, businesses and results of operations |
| • |
programming expenses for our video services are increasing, which could adversely affect our future results of operations |
| • |
we are subject to regulation by federal, state, local and foreign authorities, which may impose additional costs and restrictions on our businesses |
| • |
weak economic conditions may have a negative impact on our businesses, results of operations and financial condition |
| • |
a decline in advertising expenditures or changes in advertising markets could negatively impact our results of operations |
| • |
NBCUniversal’s success depends on consumer acceptance of its content, which is difficult to predict, and our results of operations may be adversely affected if our content fails to achieve sufficient consumer acceptance or our costs to acquire content increase |
| • |
the loss of our programming distribution agreements, or the renewal of these agreements on less favorable terms, could adversely affect our businesses and results of operations |
| • |
our businesses depend on keeping pace with technological developments |
| • |
our businesses depend on using and protecting certain intellectual property rights and on not infringing the intellectual property rights of others |
| • |
sales of DVDs have been declining |
| • |
we rely on network and information systems and other technologies, as well as key properties, and a disruption, cyber attack, failure or destruction of such networks, systems, technologies or properties may disrupt our businesses |
| • |
we may be unable to obtain necessary hardware, software and operational support |
| • |
labor disputes, whether involving employees or sports organizations, may disrupt our operations and adversely affect our businesses |
| • |
we face risks arising from the outcome of various litigation matters |
| • |
acquisitions and other strategic transactions present many risks, and we may not realize the financial and strategic goals that were contemplated at the time of any transaction |
| • |
the loss of key management personnel or popular on-air and creative talent could have an adverse effect on our businesses |
| • |
we face risks relating to doing business internationally that could adversely affect our businesses |
| • |
our Class B common stock has substantial voting rights and separate approval rights over several potentially material transactions, and our Chairman and CEO has considerable influence over our company through his beneficial ownership of our Class B common stock |
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| (in millions, except share data) |
June 30,
2012 |
December 31,
2011 |
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|
Assets |
||||||||
|
Current Assets: |
||||||||
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 2,101 | $ | 1,620 | ||||
|
Investments |
2,231 | 54 | ||||||
|
Receivables, net |
4,387 | 4,351 | ||||||
|
Programming rights |
1,114 | 987 | ||||||
|
Other current assets |
1,521 | 1,561 | ||||||
|
Total current assets |
11,354 | 8,573 | ||||||
|
Film and television costs |
5,120 | 5,227 | ||||||
|
Investments |
8,018 | 9,854 | ||||||
|
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $37,980 and $36,528 |
26,891 | 27,559 | ||||||
|
Franchise rights |
59,364 | 59,376 | ||||||
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Goodwill |
27,010 | 26,874 | ||||||
|
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $7,325 and $6,665 |
17,786 | 18,165 | ||||||
|
Other noncurrent assets, net |
2,145 | 2,190 | ||||||
|
Total assets |
$ | 157,688 | $ | 157,818 | ||||
|
Liabilities and Equity |
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|
Current Liabilities: |
||||||||
|
Accounts payable and accrued expenses related to trade creditors |
$ | 5,730 | $ | 5,705 | ||||
|
Accrued participations and residuals |
1,300 | 1,255 | ||||||
|
Deferred revenue |
1,027 | 790 | ||||||
|
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
4,731 | 4,124 | ||||||
|
Current portion of long-term debt |
2,954 | 1,367 | ||||||
|
Total current liabilities |
15,742 | 13,241 | ||||||
|
Long-term debt, less current portion |
34,175 | 37,942 | ||||||
|
Deferred income taxes |
29,881 | 29,932 | ||||||
|
Other noncurrent liabilities |
13,432 | 13,034 | ||||||
|
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14) |
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|
Redeemable noncontrolling interests |
16,279 | 16,014 | ||||||
|
Equity: |
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|
Preferred stock—authorized, 20,000,000 shares; issued, zero |
— | — | ||||||
|
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value—authorized, 7,500,000,000 shares; issued, 2,480,319,846 and 2,460,937,253; outstanding, 2,114,859,096 and 2,095,476,503 |
25 | 25 | ||||||
|
Class A Special common stock, $0.01 par value—authorized, 7,500,000,000 shares; issued, 622,457,433 and 671,947,577; outstanding, 551,522,669 and 601,012,813 |
6 | 7 | ||||||
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Class B common stock, $0.01 par value—authorized, 75,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 9,444,375 |
— | — | ||||||
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Additional paid-in capital |
40,761 | 40,940 | ||||||
|
Retained earnings |
14,626 | 13,971 | ||||||
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Treasury stock, 365,460,750 Class A common shares and 70,934,764 Class A Special common shares |
(7,517 | ) | (7,517 | ) | ||||
|
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) |
(170 | ) | (152 | ) | ||||
|
Total Comcast Corporation shareholders’ equity |
47,731 | 47,274 | ||||||
|
Noncontrolling interests |
448 | 381 | ||||||
|
Total equity |
48,179 | 47,655 | ||||||
|
Total liabilities and equity |
$ | 157,688 | $ | 157,818 | ||||
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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|
Three Months Ended
June 30 |
Six Months Ended June 30 |
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| (in millions, except per share data) | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||
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Revenue |
$ | 15,211 | $ | 14,333 | $ | 30,089 | $ | 26,461 | ||||||||
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Costs and Expenses: |
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|
Operating costs and expenses |
10,207 | 9,532 | 20,397 | 17,594 | ||||||||||||
|
Depreciation |
1,516 | 1,478 | 3,045 | 2,964 | ||||||||||||
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Amortization |
409 | 385 | 810 | 741 | ||||||||||||
| 12,132 | 11,395 | 24,252 | 21,299 | |||||||||||||
|
Operating income |
3,079 | 2,938 | 5,837 | 5,162 | ||||||||||||
|
Other Income (Expense): |
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|
Interest expense |
(625 | ) | (621 | ) | (1,265 | ) | (1,226 | ) | ||||||||
|
Investment income (loss), net |
8 | 61 | 100 | 150 | ||||||||||||
|
Equity in net income (losses) of investees, net |
29 | 37 | 32 | — | ||||||||||||
|
Other income (expense), net |
(47 | ) | (34 | ) | (63 | ) | (70 | ) | ||||||||
| (635 | ) | (557 | ) | (1,196 | ) | (1,146 | ) | |||||||||
|
Income before income taxes |
2,444 | 2,381 | 4,641 | 4,016 | ||||||||||||
|
Income tax expense |
(811 | ) | (1,014 | ) | (1,561 | ) | (1,610 | ) | ||||||||
|
Net income |
1,633 | 1,367 | 3,080 | 2,406 | ||||||||||||
|
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests |
(285 | ) | (345 | ) | (508 | ) | (441 | ) | ||||||||
|
Net income attributable to Comcast Corporation |
$ | 1,348 | $ | 1,022 | $ | 2,572 | $ | 1,965 | ||||||||
|
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders |
$ | 0.50 | $ | 0.37 | $ | 0.95 | $ | 0.71 | ||||||||
|
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders |
$ | 0.50 | $ | 0.37 | $ | 0.94 | $ | 0.70 | ||||||||
|
Dividends declared per common share attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders |
$ | 0.1625 | $ | 0.1125 | $ | 0.325 | $ | 0.225 | ||||||||
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
|
Three Months Ended June 30 |
Six Months Ended June 30 |
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| (in millions) | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||
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Net income |
$ | 1,633 | $ | 1,367 | $ | 3,080 | $ | 2,406 | ||||||||
|
Unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities, net of deferred taxes of $—, $—, $— and $(3) |
— | — | — | 5 | ||||||||||||
|
Deferred gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net of deferred taxes of $20, $4, $9 and $(2) |
(35 | ) | (9 | ) | (15 | ) | 2 | |||||||||
|
Amounts reclassified to net income: |
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Realized (gains) losses on marketable securities, net of deferred taxes of $—, $1, $— and $5 |
— | (2 | ) | — | (9 | ) | ||||||||||
|
Realized (gains) losses on cash flow hedges, net of deferred taxes of $(10), $(1), $(1) and $6 |
17 | 2 | 1 | (10 | ) | |||||||||||
|
Employee benefit obligations, net of deferred taxes of $1, $1, $1 and $(1) |
(3 | ) | (4 | ) | (5 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||||||
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Currency translation adjustments, net of deferred taxes of $2, $—, $2 and $— |
(9 | ) | 3 | (7 | ) | 7 | ||||||||||
|
Comprehensive income |
1,603 | 1,357 | 3,054 | 2,400 | ||||||||||||
|
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests |
(285 | ) | (345 | ) | (508 | ) | (441 | ) | ||||||||
|
Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests |
8 | 2 | 8 | — | ||||||||||||
|
Comprehensive income attributable to Comcast Corporation |
$ | 1,326 | $ | 1,014 | $ | 2,554 | $ | 1,959 | ||||||||
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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(Unaudited)
|
Six Months Ended June 30 |
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| (in millions) | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||
|
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
$ | 7,815 | $ | 6,956 | ||||
|
Investing Activities |
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|
Capital expenditures |
(2,461 | ) | (2,377 | ) | ||||
|
Cash paid for intangible assets |
(414 | ) | (296 | ) | ||||
|
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired |
— | (5,660 | ) | |||||
|
Proceeds from sales of businesses and investments |
64 | 116 | ||||||
|
Purchases of investments |
(108 | ) | (46 | ) | ||||
|
Other |
90 | (23 | ) | |||||
|
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
(2,829 | ) | (8,286 | ) | ||||
|
Financing Activities |
||||||||
|
Proceeds from (repayments of) short-term borrowings, net |
(554 | ) | 741 | |||||
|
Repurchases and repayments of debt |
(1,692 | ) | (1,764 | ) | ||||
|
Repurchases and retirements of common stock |
(1,500 | ) | (1,050 | ) | ||||
|
Dividends paid |
(741 | ) | (572 | ) | ||||
|
Issuances of common stock |
184 | 206 | ||||||
|
Distributions to noncontrolling interests |
(233 | ) | (175 | ) | ||||
|
Other |
31 | (43 | ) | |||||
|
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
(4,505 | ) | (2,657 | ) | ||||
|
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
481 | (3,987 | ) | |||||
|
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
1,620 | 5,984 | ||||||
|
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
$ | 2,101 | $ | 1,997 | ||||
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
(Unaudited)
|
Redeemable
|
Common Stock |
Additional
|
Retained
|
Treasury
|
Accumulated
|
Non-
controlling
|
Total
|
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| (in millions) | A | A Special | B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Balance, January 1, 2011 |
$ | 143 | $ | 24 | $ | 8 | $ | — | $ | 39,780 | $ | 12,158 | $ | (7,517 | ) | $ | (99 | ) | $ | 80 | $ | 44,434 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Stock compensation plans |
1 | 310 | (35 | ) | 276 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Repurchase and retirement of common stock |
(1 | ) | (514 | ) | (535 | ) | (1,050 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Employee stock purchase plan |
33 | 33 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Dividends declared |
(621 | ) | (621 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Other comprehensive income (loss) |
(6 | ) | (6 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
NBCUniversal transaction |
15,166 | 1,692 | 188 | 1,880 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Contributions from (distributions to) noncontrolling interests, net |
(162 | ) | (85 | ) | (85 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Net income (loss) |
362 | 1,965 | 79 | 2,044 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Balance, June 30, 2011 |
$ | 15,509 | $ | 25 | $ | 7 | $ | — | $ | 41,301 | $ | 12,932 | $ | (7,517 | ) | $ | (105 | ) | $ | 262 | $ | 46,905 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Balance, January 1, 2012 |
$ | 16,014 | $ | 25 | $ | 7 | $ | — | $ | 40,940 | $ | 13,971 | $ | (7,517 | ) | $ | (152 | ) | $ | 381 | $ | 47,655 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Stock compensation plans |
361 | (127 | ) | 234 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Repurchase and retirement of common stock |
(1 | ) | (583 | ) | (916 | ) | (1,500 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Employee stock purchase plan |
41 | 41 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dividends declared |
(874 | ) | (874 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other comprehensive income (loss) |
(8 | ) | (18 | ) | (18 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Contributions from (distributions to) noncontrolling interests, net |
(132 | ) | (85 | ) | (85 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other |
(44 | ) | 2 | 93 | 95 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Net income (loss) |
449 | 2,572 | 59 | 2,631 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Balance, June 30, 2012 |
$ | 16,279 | $ | 25 | $ | 6 | $ | — | $ | 40,761 | $ | 14,626 | $ | (7,517 | ) | $ | (170 | ) | $ | 448 | $ | 48,179 | ||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Basis of Presentation
We have prepared these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements based on Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules that permit reduced disclosure for interim periods. These financial statements include all adjustments that are necessary for a fair presentation of our consolidated results of operations, financial condition and cash flows for the periods shown, including normal, recurring accruals and other items. The consolidated results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year.
The year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). For a more complete discussion of our accounting policies and certain other information, refer to our consolidated financial statements included in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
On January 28, 2011, we closed the NBCUniversal transaction in which we acquired control of the businesses of NBC Universal, Inc. (now named NBCUniversal Media, LLC (“NBCUniversal”)), and on July 1, 2011, we closed the Universal Orlando transaction in which we acquired the remaining 50% equity interest in Universal City Development Partners, Ltd. (“Universal Orlando”) that we did not already own. NBCUniversal’s and Universal Orlando’s results of operations have been consolidated with our results following their respective acquisition dates. For a more complete discussion of the NBCUniversal and Universal Orlando transactions, refer to our consolidated financial statements included in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Reclassifications have been made to the condensed consolidated financial statements for the prior year to conform to classifications used in the current period.
Computation of Diluted EPS
| Three Months Ended June 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except per share data) |
Net Income
Attributable to Comcast Corporation |
Shares |
Per Share
Amount |
Net Income
Attributable to Comcast Corporation |
Shares |
Per Share
Amount |
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|
Basic EPS attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders |
$ | 1,348 | 2,687 | $ | 0.50 | $ | 1,022 | 2,759 | $ | 0.37 | ||||||||||||||
|
Effect of dilutive securities: |
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Assumed exercise or issuance of shares relating to stock plans |
30 | 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Diluted EPS attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders |
$ | 1,348 | 2,717 | $ | 0.50 | $ | 1,022 | 2,789 | $ | 0.37 | ||||||||||||||
| Six Months Ended June 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except per share data) |
Net Income
Attributable to Comcast Corporation |
Shares |
Per Share
Amount |
Net Income
Attributable to Comcast Corporation |
Shares |
Per Share
Amount |
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|
Basic EPS attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders |
$ | 2,572 | 2,697 | $ | 0.95 | $ | 1,965 | 2,765 | $ | 0.71 | ||||||||||||||
|
Effect of dilutive securities: |
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Assumed exercise or issuance of shares relating to stock plans |
36 | 34 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Diluted EPS attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders |
$ | 2,572 | 2,733 | $ | 0.94 | $ | 1,965 | 2,799 | $ | 0.70 | ||||||||||||||
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Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders (“diluted EPS”) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 excludes 44 million and 35 million, respectively, of potential common shares related to our share-based compensation plans, because the inclusion of the potential common shares would have had an antidilutive effect. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, diluted EPS excluded 52 million and 43 million, respectively, of potential common shares.
| (in millions) |
June 30,
2012 |
December 31,
2011 |
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Film Costs: |
||||||||
|
Released, less amortization |
$ | 1,649 | $ | 1,428 | ||||
|
Completed, not released |
131 | 148 | ||||||
|
In production and in development |
1,053 | 1,374 | ||||||
| 2,833 | 2,950 | |||||||
|
Television Costs: |
||||||||
|
Released, less amortization |
1,025 | 1,002 | ||||||
|
In production and in development |
183 | 201 | ||||||
| 1,208 | 1,203 | |||||||
|
Programming rights, less amortization |
2,193 | 2,061 | ||||||
| 6,234 | 6,214 | |||||||
|
Less: Current portion of programming rights |
1,114 | 987 | ||||||
|
Film and television costs |
$ | 5,120 | $ | 5,227 | ||||
| (in millions) |
June 30,
2012 |
December 31,
2011 |
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|
Fair value method |
$ | 3,514 | $ | 3,028 | ||||
|
Equity Method: |
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|
A&E Television Networks |
2,006 | 2,021 | ||||||
|
SpectrumCo |
1,414 | 1,417 | ||||||
|
The Weather Channel |
465 | 463 | ||||||
|
MSNBC.com |
176 | 174 | ||||||
|
Clearwire LLC |
— | 69 | ||||||
|
Other |
652 | 736 | ||||||
| 4,713 | 4,880 | |||||||
|
Cost Method: |
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|
AirTouch |
1,530 | 1,523 | ||||||
|
Other |
492 | 477 | ||||||
| 2,022 | 2,000 | |||||||
|
Total investments |
10,249 | 9,908 | ||||||
|
Less: Current investments |
2,231 | 54 | ||||||
|
Noncurrent investments |
$ | 8,018 | $ | 9,854 | ||||
Fair Value Method
As of June 30, 2012, we held as collateral $3.5 billion of fair value method equity securities related to our obligations under prepaid forward sale agreements. As of June 30, 2012, our prepaid forward sale obligations were recorded at $2.9 billion within other current and noncurrent liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheet and had an estimated fair value of approximately $3.0 billion. The estimated fair values are based on Level 2 inputs using pricing models whose inputs are derived primarily from or corroborated by observable market data through correlation or other means for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
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Equity Method
On March 26, 2012, NBCUniversal exercised an option that required A&E Television Networks LLC (“A&E Television Networks”) to redeem a substantial portion of NBCUniversal’s equity interest in A&E Television Networks. On July 9, 2012, NBCUniversal entered into a redemption agreement with A&E Television Networks whereby A&E Television Networks agreed to redeem NBCUniversal’s entire 15.8% equity interest for $3 billion. The redemption price will be paid solely in cash, although in certain limited circumstances, it would be paid in cash and in the form of a senior note issued by A&E Television Networks. Under the terms of the redemption agreement, NBCUniversal is no longer required to provide a last dollar guarantee of indebtedness that A&E Television Networks may incur to finance the purchase of NBCUniversal’s equity interest. As of June 30, 2012, we have classified NBCUniversal’s equity interest as a current investment in our condensed consolidated balance sheet. We expect the transaction to close during the second half of 2012, and we expect to recognize a pretax gain on the sale of NBCUniversal’s equity interest of approximately $1 billion when the transaction closes.
On July 13, 2012, NBCUniversal acquired the remaining 50% equity interest in MSNBC Interactive News, LLC and other related entities (“MSNBC.com”) that it did not already own. MSNBC.com is now a wholly owned consolidated subsidiary of NBCUniversal and its results of operations will be reported in our Cable Networks segment following the date of acquisition.
Cost Method
We hold two series of preferred stock of AirTouch Communications, Inc. (“AirTouch”), a subsidiary of Vodafone, which are redeemable in April 2020. As of June 30, 2012, the estimated fair value of the AirTouch preferred stock and the associated liability related to redeemable preferred shares issued by one of our consolidated subsidiaries was approximately $1.9 billion. The estimated fair values are primarily based on Level 2 inputs using pricing models whose inputs are derived from or corroborated by observable market data through correlation or other means for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Components of Investment Income (Loss), Net
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Three Months Ended
June 30 |
Six Months Ended
June 30 |
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| (in millions) | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||
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Gains on sales and exchanges of investments, net |
$ | 20 | $ | 7 | $ | 27 | $ | 21 | ||||||||
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Investment impairment losses |
(9 | ) | (3 | ) | (21 | ) | (3 | ) | ||||||||
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Unrealized gains (losses) on securities underlying prepaid forward sale agreements |
(28 | ) | 226 | 488 | 535 | |||||||||||
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Mark to market adjustments on derivative component of prepaid forward sale agreements and indexed debt instruments |
20 | (186 | ) | (450 | ) | (447 | ) | |||||||||
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Interest and dividend income |
28 | 26 | 57 | 52 | ||||||||||||
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Other, net |
(23 | ) | (9 | ) | (1 | ) | (8 | ) | ||||||||
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Investment income (loss), net |
$ | 8 | $ | 61 | $ | 100 | $ | 150 | ||||||||
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| (in millions) |
Cable
Communications |
Cable
Networks |
Broadcast
Television |
Filmed
Entertainment |
Theme
Parks |
Corporate and
Other |
Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Balance, December 31, 2011 |
$ | 12,208 | $ | 12,744 | $ | 772 | $ | 1 | $ | 1,140 | $ | 9 | $ | 26,874 | ||||||||||||||
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Acquisitions |
— | 219 | — | — | — | — | 219 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Dispositions |
(1 | ) | — | — | — | — | — | (1 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Adjustments |
— | (11 | ) | (10 | ) | — | (61 | ) | — | (82 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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Balance, June 30, 2012 |
$ | 12,207 | $ | 12,952 | $ | 762 | $ | 1 | $ | 1,079 | $ | 9 | $ | 27,010 | ||||||||||||||
The change in goodwill in our Cable Networks segment primarily relates to the acquisition in May 2012 of a controlling interest in a previously held equity method investment based in Brazil, which we now consolidate. The
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preliminary allocation of purchase price, including the change in goodwill, is not yet final and is subject to change. We will finalize the amounts recognized as we obtain the information necessary to complete the analysis, but no later than May 2013.
As of June 30, 2012, our debt had an estimated fair value of $43.2 billion. The estimated fair value of our publicly traded debt is based on quoted market values for the debt. To estimate the fair value of debt for which there are no quoted market prices, we use interest rates available to us for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.
Repayments and Redemptions
In February 2012, we redeemed $563 million principal amount of the $1.1 billion aggregate principal amount outstanding of our 7% senior notes due 2055 and repaid at maturity $553 million principal amount of our 9.8% senior notes due 2012. In April 2012, we redeemed the remaining $563 million principal amount of our 7% senior notes due 2055.
In July 2012, we repaid $202 million principal amount of our 10.625 % senior subordinated debentures due 2012 and redeemed $575 million principal amount of our 6.625% senior notes due 2056. The carrying amount of these senior subordinated debentures and senior notes was recorded in the current portion of long-term debt in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2012.
In July 2012, we issued $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 3.125% senior notes due 2022 and $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.650% senior notes due 2042. A portion of the proceeds from this offering was used to fund the repayment of the 10.625% senior subordinated debentures and the redemption of the 6.625% senior notes in July 2012.
Commercial Paper Program
During the six months ended June 30, 2012, net repayments of commercial paper by NBCUniversal were $550 million.
Revolving Credit Facility
In June 2012, Comcast and Comcast Cable Communications, LLC entered into a new $6.25 billion revolving credit facility due June 2017 that may be used for general corporate purposes with a syndicate of banks. The new revolving credit facility replaces our prior $6.8 billion revolving credit facility, which was terminated in connection with the execution of the new revolving credit facility. The interest rate on the new facility consists of a base rate plus a borrowing margin that is determined based on Comcast’s credit rating. As of June 30, 2012, the borrowing margin for borrowings based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) was 1.125%. The terms of the new revolving credit facility’s financial covenants and guarantees are substantially the same as those under the prior revolving credit facility. As of June 30, 2012, amounts available under the new facility totaled $5.8 billion.
We use derivative financial instruments to manage our exposure to the risks associated with fluctuations in interest rates, foreign exchange rates and equity prices.
We manage our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates by using derivative financial instruments such as interest rate exchange agreements (“swaps”), interest rate lock agreements (“rate locks”) and interest rate collars (“collars”). We sometimes enter into rate locks or collars to hedge the risk that the cash flows related to the interest payments on an anticipated issuance or assumption of fixed-rate debt may be adversely affected by interest rate fluctuations.
We manage our exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates by using foreign exchange contracts such as forward contracts and currency options, as well as cross-currency swaps for our foreign currency denominated borrowings.
We manage our exposure to and benefits from price fluctuations in the common stock of some of our investments by using equity derivative financial instruments embedded in other contracts, such as prepaid forward sale agreements, whose values, in part, are derived from the market value of certain publicly traded common stock.
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We manage the credit risks associated with our derivative financial instruments through diversification and the evaluation and monitoring of the creditworthiness of the counterparties. Although we may be exposed to losses in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties, we do not expect such losses, if any, to be significant. We have agreements with certain counterparties that include collateral provisions. These provisions require a party with an aggregate unrealized loss position in excess of certain thresholds to post cash collateral for the amount in excess of the threshold. The threshold levels in our collateral agreements are based on our and the counterparties’ credit ratings. As of June 30, 2012, neither we nor any of the counterparties were required to post collateral under the terms of the agreements.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, there were no significant changes in the composition of any of our derivative financial instruments or their classification in our condensed consolidated balance sheet. In addition, the impact of our derivative financial instruments on our condensed consolidated financial statements was not material for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011.
See Note 8 for additional information on the fair value of our derivative financial instruments as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
The accounting guidance related to financial assets and financial liabilities (“financial instruments”) establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes fair value measurements based on the types of inputs used for the various valuation techniques (market approach, income approach and cost approach). Level 1 consists of financial instruments whose values are based on quoted market prices for identical financial instruments in an active market. Level 2 consists of financial instruments that are valued using models or other valuation methodologies. These models use inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly. Level 3 consists of financial instruments whose values are determined using pricing models that use significant inputs that are primarily unobservable, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. Our financial instruments that are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis are presented in the table below.
Recurring Fair Value Measures
| Fair Value as of | ||||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, 2012 |
December 31,
2011 |
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| (in millions) | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | Total | |||||||||||||||
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Assets |
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Trading securities |
$ | 3,381 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 3,381 | $ | 2,895 | ||||||||||
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Interest rate swap agreements |
— | 235 | — | 235 | 246 | |||||||||||||||
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Available-for-sale securities |
92 | 18 | 21 | 131 | 131 | |||||||||||||||
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Foreign exchange contracts |
— | 14 | — | 14 | 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Equity warrants |
— | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 3,473 | $ | 267 | $ | 23 | $ | 3,763 | $ | 3,284 | ||||||||||
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Liabilities |
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Derivative component of prepaid forward sale
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$ | — | $ | 1,683 | $ | — | $ | 1,683 | $ | 1,234 | ||||||||||
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Contractual obligations |
— | — | 984 | 984 | 1,004 | |||||||||||||||
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Contingent consideration |
— | — | 598 | 598 | 583 | |||||||||||||||
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Cross-currency swap agreements |
— | 90 | — | 90 | 69 | |||||||||||||||
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Foreign exchange contracts |
— | 8 | — | 8 | 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | — | $ | 1,781 | $ | 1,582 | $ | 3,363 | $ | 2,898 | ||||||||||
The fair values of the contractual obligations and contingent consideration in the table above are primarily based on certain expected future discounted cash flows, the determination of which involves the use of significant unobservable inputs. The most significant unobservable input we use is our estimate of the future revenue we
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expect to generate from certain NBCUniversal entities that is related to our contractual obligations and future payments to GE that are related to contingent consideration. The discount rates used in the measurements of fair value were between 5.6% and 13.0% and are based on the underlying risk associated with our estimate of future revenue, as well as the terms of the respective contracts, and the uncertainty in the timing of our payments to GE. Fair value adjustments to these liabilities are recorded in other income (expense), net in our condensed consolidated statement of income.
Changes in Contractual Obligations and Contingent Consideration
| (in millions) |
Contractual
Obligations |
Contingent
Consideration |
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Balance, December 31, 2011 |
$ | 1,004 | $ | 583 | ||||
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Acquisition accounting adjustments |
(20 | ) | — | |||||
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Fair value adjustments |
41 | 41 | ||||||
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Payments |
(41 | ) | (26 | ) | ||||
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Balance, June 30, 2012 |
$ | 984 | $ | 598 | ||||
Certain of the subsidiaries that we consolidate are not wholly owned. Some of the agreements with the minority partners of these subsidiaries contain redemption features whereby interests held by the minority partners, including GE’s 49% interest in NBCUniversal, are redeemable either (i) at the option of the holder or (ii) upon the occurrence of an event that is not solely within our control. If interests were to be redeemed under these agreements, we would generally be required to purchase the interest at fair value on the date of redemption. These interests are presented on the balance sheet outside of equity under the caption “Redeemable noncontrolling interests.” Noncontrolling interests that do not contain such redemption features are presented in equity.
The table below presents the changes in equity resulting from net income attributable to Comcast Corporation and transfers to or from noncontrolling interests.
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Six Months Ended
June 30 |
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| (in millions) | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||
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Net income attributable to Comcast Corporation |
$ | 2,572 | $ | 1,965 | ||||
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Transfers from (to) noncontrolling interests: |
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Increase in Comcast Corporation additional paid-in capital resulting from the issuance of noncontrolling equity interest |
— | 1,692 | ||||||
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Increase in Comcast Corporation additional paid-in capital resulting from the purchase of noncontrolling interest |
2 | — | ||||||
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Changes in equity resulting from net income attributable to Comcast Corporation and transfers from (to) noncontrolling interests |
$ | 2,574 | $ | 3,657 | ||||
The tables below present the components of net periodic benefit expense related to our active pension plans and postretirement benefit plans.
| Three Months Ended June 30 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||||||||
| (in millions) |
Pension
Benefits |
Postretirement
Benefits |
Pension
Benefits |
Postretirement
Benefits |
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Service cost |
$ | 31 | $ | 8 | $ | 27 | $ | 8 | ||||||||
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Interest cost |
5 | 8 | 3 | 8 | ||||||||||||
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Other |
(1 | ) | — | — | — | |||||||||||
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Total benefits expense |
$ | 35 | $ | 16 | $ | 30 | $ | 16 | ||||||||
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| Six Months Ended June 30 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||||||||
| (in millions) |
Pension
Benefits |
Postretirement
Benefits |
Pension
Benefits |
Postretirement
Benefits |
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Service cost |
$ | 63 | $ | 16 | $ | 45 | $ | 15 | ||||||||
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Interest cost |
9 | 15 | 6 | 15 | ||||||||||||
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Prior service cost |
— | — | — | (13 | ) | |||||||||||
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Other |
(2 | ) | — | — | — | |||||||||||
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Total benefits expense |
$ | 70 | $ | 31 | $ | 51 | $ | 17 | ||||||||
In April 2012, NBCUniversal provided initial funding to its qualified defined benefit plan of $76 million. The expected return on the plan assets is 5%.
Our approach to long-term incentive compensation includes awarding stock options and restricted share units (“RSUs”) to certain employees and directors. We grant these awards under various plans. Additionally, through our employee stock purchase plans, employees are able to purchase shares of Comcast Class A common stock at a discount through payroll deductions.
In March 2012, we granted 21.8 million stock options and 5.7 million RSUs related to our annual management grant program. The weighted-average fair values associated with these grants were $7.38 per stock option and $27.43 per RSU.
Recognized Share-Based Compensation Expense
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Three Months Ended June 30 |
Six Months Ended June 30 |
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| (in millions) | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||
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Stock options |
$ | 38 | $ | 34 | $ | 67 | $ | 56 | ||||||||
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Restricted share units |
41 | 38 | 76 | 78 | ||||||||||||
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Employee stock purchase plans |
3 | 3 | 8 | 6 | ||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 82 | $ | 75 | $ | 151 | $ | 140 | ||||||||
As of June 30, 2012, we had unrecognized pretax compensation expense related to nonvested stock options and nonvested RSUs of $385 million and $411 million, respectively.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, the employee cost associated with participation in our employee stock purchase plans was satisfied with payroll deductions of $18 million and $36 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, the employee cost associated with participation in our employee stock purchase plans was satisfied with payroll deductions of $13 million and $28 million, respectively.
Receivables
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(in millions) |
June 30, 2012 |
December 31, 2011 |
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Receivables, gross |
$ | 4,846 | $ | 4,978 | ||||
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Less: Allowance for returns and customer incentives |
259 | 425 | ||||||
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Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts |
200 | 202 | ||||||
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Receivables, net |
$ | 4,387 | $ | 4,351 | ||||
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
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(in millions) |
June 30, 2012 |
June 30, 2011 |
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Unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities |
$ | 22 | $ | 22 | ||||
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Deferred gains (losses) on cash flow hedges |
(125 | ) | (112 | ) | ||||
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Unrecognized gains (losses) on employee benefit obligations |
(59 | ) | (18 | ) | ||||
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Cumulative translation adjustments |
(8 | ) | 3 | |||||
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Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of deferred taxes |
$ | (170 | ) | $ | (105 | ) | ||
Operating Costs and Expenses
|
Three Months Ended June 30 |
Six Months Ended June 30 |
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| (in millions) | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||
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Programming and production |
$ | 4,554 | $ | 4,323 | $ | 9,290 | $ | 7,593 | ||||||||
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Cable Communications technical labor |
579 | 568 | 1,167 | 1,161 | ||||||||||||
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Cable Communications customer service |
481 | 460 | 975 | 929 | ||||||||||||
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Advertising, marketing and promotion |
1,287 | 1,105 | 2,489 | 2,075 | ||||||||||||
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Other |
3,306 | 3,076 | 6,476 | 5,836 | ||||||||||||
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Operating costs and expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) |
$ | 10,207 | $ | 9,532 | $ | 20,397 | $ | 17,594 | ||||||||
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
|
Six Months Ended June 30 |
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| (in millions) | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||
|
Net income |
$ | 3,080 | $ | 2,406 | ||||
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
3,855 | 3,705 | ||||||
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Amortization of film and television costs |
4,156 | 2,889 | ||||||
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Share-based compensation |
189 | 174 | ||||||
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Noncash interest expense (income), net |
105 | 78 | ||||||
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Equity in net (income) losses of investees, net |
(32 | ) | — | |||||
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Cash received from investees |
142 | 170 | ||||||
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Net (gain) loss on investment activity and other |
(27 | ) | (107 | ) | ||||
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Deferred income taxes |
41 | 693 | ||||||
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and divestitures: |
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Change in receivables, net |
(30 | ) | 277 | |||||
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Change in film and television costs |
(4,176 | ) | (3,268 | ) | ||||
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Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses related to trade creditors |
(4 | ) | (154 | ) | ||||
|
Change in other operating assets and liabilities |
516 | 93 | ||||||
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
$ | 7,815 | $ | 6,956 | ||||
Cash Payments for Interest and Income Taxes
|
Three Months Ended June 30 |
Six Months Ended June 30 |
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| (in millions) | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||
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Interest |
$ | 544 | $ | 540 | $ | 1,158 | $ | 1,197 | ||||||||
|
Income taxes |
$ | 904 | $ | 496 | $ | 1,022 | $ | 570 | ||||||||
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities
During the six months ended June 30, 2012, we:
| • |
acquired $550 million of property and equipment and intangible assets that were accrued but unpaid, which is a noncash investing activity |
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recorded a liability of $435 million for a quarterly cash dividend of $0.1625 per common share paid in July 2012, which is a noncash financing activity |
| • |
NBCUniversal entered into a capital lease transaction that resulted in an increase in property and equipment and debt of $85 million |
Unaudited Actual and Pro Forma Information
The following unaudited pro forma information has been presented as if both the NBCUniversal transaction and the Universal Orlando transaction occurred on January 1, 2010. This information is based on historical results of operations, adjusted for the allocation of purchase price and other acquisition accounting adjustments, and is not necessarily indicative of what our results would have been had we operated the businesses since January 1, 2010. No pro forma adjustments have been made for our incremental transaction-related expenses.
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Three Months Ended
June 30 |
Six Months Ended
June 30 |
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| Actual | Pro Forma | Actual | Pro Forma | |||||||||||||
| (in millions except per share amounts) | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||
|
Revenue |
$ | 15,211 | $ | 14,700 | $ | 30,089 | $ | 28,280 | ||||||||
|
Net income |
$ | 1,633 | $ | 1,418 | $ | 3,080 | $ | 2,418 | ||||||||
|
Net income attributable to Comcast Corporation |
$ | 1,348 | $ | 1,038 | $ | 2,572 | $ | 1,954 | ||||||||
|
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders |
$ | 0.50 | $ | 0.38 | $ | 0.95 | $ | 0.71 | ||||||||
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Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders |
$ | 0.50 | $ | 0.37 | $ | 0.94 | $ | 0.70 | ||||||||
NBCUniversal monetizes certain of its accounts receivable under programs with a syndicate of banks. We account for receivables monetized through these programs as sales in accordance with the appropriate accounting guidance. We receive deferred consideration from the assets sold in the form of a receivable, which is funded by residual cash flows after the senior interests have been fully paid. The deferred consideration is recorded in receivables, net at its initial fair value, which reflects the net cash flows we expect to receive related to these interests. The accounts receivable we sold that underlie the deferred consideration are generally short-term in nature and, therefore, the fair value of the deferred consideration approximated its carrying value as of June 30, 2012.
NBCUniversal is responsible for servicing the receivables and remitting collections to the purchasers under the monetization programs. NBCUniversal performs this service for a fee that is equal to the prevailing market rate for such services. As a result, no servicing asset or liability has been recorded in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2012. The servicing fees are a component of net (loss) gain on sale, which is presented in the table below.
Effect on Income from Receivables Monetization and Cash Flows on Transfers
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Three Months Ended
June 30 |
Six Months Ended
June 30 |
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| (in millions) | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||
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Interest (expense) |
$ | (3 | ) | $ | — | $ | (6 | ) | $ | — | ||||||
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Net (loss) gain on sale (a) |
$ | — | $ | (9 | ) | $ | (1 | ) | $ | (17 | ) | |||||
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Net cash proceeds (payments) on transfers (b) |
$ | (133 | ) | $ | 50 | $ | (223 | ) | $ | (374 | ) | |||||
| (a) |
Net (loss) gain on sale is included in other income (expense), net in our condensed consolidated statement of income. |
| (b) |
Net cash proceeds (payments) on transfers are included within net cash provided by operating activities in our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. |
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Receivables Monetized and Deferred Consideration
| (in millions) |
June 30,
2012 |
December 31,
2011 |
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|
Monetized receivables sold |
$ | 808 | $ | 961 | ||||
|
Deferred consideration |
$ | 265 | $ | 268 | ||||
In addition to the amounts presented above, we had $712 million and $781 million payable to our monetization programs as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. These amounts represent cash receipts that have not yet been remitted to the monetization programs as of the balance sheet date and are recorded to accounts payable and accrued expenses related to trade creditors.
Contingencies
Antitrust Cases
We are defendants in two purported class actions originally filed in December 2003 in the United States District Courts for the District of Massachusetts and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The potential class in the Massachusetts case, which has been transferred to the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, is our customer base in the “Boston Cluster” area, and the potential class in the Pennsylvania case is our customer base in the “Philadelphia and Chicago Clusters,” as those terms are defined in the complaints. In each case, the plaintiffs allege that certain customer exchange transactions with other cable providers resulted in unlawful horizontal market restraints in those areas and seek damages under antitrust statutes, including treble damages.
Classes of Chicago Cluster and Philadelphia Cluster customers were certified in October 2007 and January 2010, respectively. We appealed the class certification in the Philadelphia Cluster case to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, which affirmed the class certification in August 2011 and denied our petition for a rehearing en banc in September 2011. In March 2010, we moved for summary judgment dismissing all of the plaintiffs’ claims in the Philadelphia Cluster. In April 2012, the District Court issued a decision dismissing some of the plaintiffs’ claims, but allowing two claims to proceed to trial. The plaintiffs’ claims concerning the other two clusters are stayed pending determination of the Philadelphia Cluster claims. In June 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court granted our petition to review the Third Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling, and has scheduled oral argument for November 2012. In July 2012, the trial court vacated the September 2012 trial date for the Philadelphia Cluster case.
We also are among the defendants in a purported class action filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California in September 2007. The potential class is comprised of all persons residing in the United States who have subscribed to an expanded basic level of video service provided by one of the defendants. The plaintiffs allege that the defendants who produce video programming have entered into agreements with the defendants who distribute video programming via cable and satellite (including us), which preclude the distributor defendants from reselling channels to customers on an “unbundled” basis in violation of federal antitrust laws. The plaintiffs seek treble damages and injunctive relief requiring each distributor defendant to resell certain channels to its customers on an “unbundled” basis. In October 2009, the Central District of California issued an order dismissing the plaintiffs’ complaint with prejudice. In March 2012, a panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the District Court’s order. In April 2012, the plaintiffs filed a petition for a rehearing, which the Ninth Circuit denied in May 2012.
In addition, we are the defendant in 22 purported class actions filed in federal district courts throughout the country. All of these actions have been consolidated by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for pre-trial proceedings. In a consolidated complaint filed in November 2009 on behalf of all plaintiffs in the multidistrict litigation, the plaintiffs allege that we improperly “tie” the rental of set-top boxes to the provision of premium cable services in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Antitrust Act, various state antitrust laws and unfair/deceptive trade practices acts in California, Illinois and Alabama. The plaintiffs also allege a claim for unjust enrichment and seek relief on behalf of a nationwide class of our premium cable customers and on behalf of subclasses consisting of premium cable
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customers from California, Alabama, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Washington. In January 2010, we moved to compel arbitration of the plaintiffs’ claims for unjust enrichment and violations of the unfair/deceptive trade practices acts of Illinois and Alabama. In September 2010, the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint alleging violations of additional state antitrust laws and unfair/deceptive trade practices acts on behalf of new subclasses in Connecticut, Florida, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico and West Virginia. In the amended complaint, plaintiffs omitted their unjust enrichment claim, as well as their state law claims on behalf of the Alabama, Illinois and Pennsylvania subclasses. In June 2011, the plaintiffs filed another amended complaint alleging only violations of Section 1 of the Sherman Antitrust Act, antitrust law in Washington and unfair/deceptive trade practices acts in California and Washington. The plaintiffs seek relief on behalf of a nationwide class of our premium cable customers and on behalf of subclasses consisting of premium cable customers from California and Washington. In July 2011, we moved to compel arbitration of certain claims and to stay the remaining claims pending arbitration.
The West Virginia Attorney General also filed a complaint in West Virginia state court in July 2009 alleging that we improperly “tie” the rental of set-top boxes to the provision of digital cable services in violation of the West Virginia Antitrust Act and the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act. The Attorney General also alleges a claim for unjust enrichment/restitution. We removed the case to the United States District Court for West Virginia, and it was subsequently transferred to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and consolidated with the multidistrict litigation described above. In March 2010, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania denied the Attorney General’s motion to remand the case back to West Virginia state court. In June 2010, the Attorney General moved to sever and remand the portion of the claims seeking civil penalties and injunctive relief back to West Virginia state court. We filed a brief in opposition to the motion in July 2010.
We believe the claims in each of the pending actions described above in this item are without merit and intend to defend the actions vigorously. We cannot predict the outcome of any of the actions described above, including a range of possible loss, or how the final resolution of any such actions would impact our results of operations or cash flows for any one period or our consolidated financial position. In addition, as any action nears a trial, there is an increased possibility that the action may be settled by the parties. Nevertheless, the final disposition of any of the above actions is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, but could possibly be material to our consolidated results of operations or cash flows for any one period.
Other
We are a defendant in several unrelated lawsuits claiming infringement of various patents relating to various aspects of our businesses. In certain of these cases other industry participants are also defendants, and also in certain of these cases we expect that any potential liability would be in part or in whole the responsibility of our equipment and technology vendors under applicable contractual indemnification provisions. We are also subject to other legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of our business. While the amount of ultimate liability with respect to such actions is not expected to materially affect our financial position, results of operations or cash flows, any litigation resulting from any such legal proceedings or claims could be time consuming, costly and injure our reputation.
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We present our operations in five reportable business segments:
| • |
Cable Communications : Provides video, high-speed Internet and voice services (“cable services”) to residential and business customers in 39 states and the District of Columbia. |
| • |
Cable Networks : Consists primarily of our national cable television networks, our regional sports and news networks, our international cable networks, our cable television production studio, and our related digital media properties. |
| • |
Broadcast Television : Consists primarily of the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, our NBC and Telemundo owned local television stations, our broadcast television production operations, and our related digital media properties. |
| • |
Filmed Entertainment : Consists of the operations of Universal Pictures, which produces, acquires, markets and distributes filmed entertainment and stage plays worldwide. |
| • |
Theme Parks : Consists primarily of our Universal theme parks in Orlando and Hollywood. |
In evaluating the profitability of our operating segments, the components of net income (loss) below operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization are not separately evaluated by our management. Our financial data by business segment is presented in the tables below.
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | Revenue (f) |
Operating Income (Loss)
Before Depreciation and Amortization (g) |
Depreciation and
Amortization |
Operating Income
(Loss) |
Capital
Expenditures |
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|
Cable Communications (a) |
$ | 9,897 | $ | 4,101 | $ | 1,593 | $ | 2,508 | $ | 1,124 | ||||||||||
|
NBCUniversal |
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|
Cable Networks |
2,252 | 788 | 183 | 605 | 22 | |||||||||||||||
|
Broadcast Television |
1,540 | 196 | 21 | 175 | 11 | |||||||||||||||
|
Filmed Entertainment |
1,231 | (83 | ) | 4 | (87 | ) | 3 | |||||||||||||
|
Theme Parks |
539 | 235 | 63 | 172 | 52 | |||||||||||||||
|
Headquarters and Other (d) |
11 | (155 | ) | 48 | (203 | ) | 68 | |||||||||||||
|
Eliminations (e) |
(69 | ) | 1 | 1 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
|
NBCUniversal |
5,504 | 982 | 320 | 662 | 156 | |||||||||||||||
|
Corporate and Other |
130 | (90 | ) | 16 | (106 | ) | 7 | |||||||||||||
|
Eliminations (e) |
(320 | ) | 11 | (4 | ) | 15 | — | |||||||||||||
|
Comcast Consolidated |
$ | 15,211 | $ | 5,004 | $ | 1,925 | $ | 3,079 | $ | 1,287 | ||||||||||
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | Revenue (f) |
Operating Income (Loss)
Before Depreciation and Amortization (g) |
Depreciation and
Amortization |
Operating Income
(Loss) |
Capital
Expenditures |
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|
Cable Communications (a) |
$ | 9,341 | $ | 3,886 | $ | 1,591 | $ | 2,295 | $ | 1,181 | ||||||||||
|
NBCUniversal |
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|
Cable Networks |
2,173 | 846 | 187 | 659 | 19 | |||||||||||||||
|
Broadcast Television |
1,695 | 190 | 9 | 181 | 12 | |||||||||||||||
|
Filmed Entertainment |
1,254 | 27 | 5 | 22 | 1 | |||||||||||||||
|
Theme Parks (c) |
521 | 225 | 57 | 168 | 28 | |||||||||||||||
|
Headquarters and Other (d) |
14 | (129 | ) | 44 | (173 | ) | 25 | |||||||||||||
|
Eliminations (e) |
(478 | ) | (158 | ) | (48 | ) | (110 | ) | — | |||||||||||
|
NBCUniversal |
5,179 | 1,001 | 254 | 747 | 85 | |||||||||||||||
|
Corporate and Other |
128 | (87 | ) | 16 | (103 | ) | 5 | |||||||||||||
|
Eliminations (e) |
(315 | ) | 1 | 2 | (1 | ) | — | |||||||||||||
|
Comcast Consolidated |
$ | 14,333 | $ | 4,801 | $ | 1,863 | $ | 2,938 | $ | 1,271 | ||||||||||
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| Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | Revenue (f) |
Operating Income (Loss)
Before Depreciation and Amortization (g) |
Depreciation and
Amortization |
Operating Income
(Loss) |
Capital
Expenditures |
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|
Cable Communications (a) |
$ | 19,496 | $ | 8,056 | $ | 3,195 | $ | 4,861 | $ | 2,180 | ||||||||||
|
NBCUniversal |
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|
Cable Networks |
4,390 | 1,593 | 361 | 1,232 | 31 | |||||||||||||||
|
Broadcast Television |
3,391 | 186 | 42 | 144 | 19 | |||||||||||||||
|
Filmed Entertainment |
2,423 | (77 | ) | 8 | (85 | ) | 4 | |||||||||||||
|
Theme Parks |
951 | 392 | 125 | 267 | 99 | |||||||||||||||
|
Headquarters and Other (d) |
23 | (301 | ) | 96 | (397 | ) | 114 | |||||||||||||
|
Eliminations (e) |
(202 | ) | 2 | — | 2 | — | ||||||||||||||
|
NBCUniversal |
10,976 | 1,795 | 632 | 1,163 | 267 | |||||||||||||||
|
Corporate and Other |
304 | (154 | ) | 30 | (184 | ) | 14 | |||||||||||||
|
Eliminations (e) |
(687 | ) | (5 | ) | (2 | ) | (3 | ) | — | |||||||||||
|
Comcast Consolidated |
$ | 30,089 | $ | 9,692 | $ | 3,855 | $ | 5,837 | $ | 2,461 | ||||||||||
| Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | Revenue (f) |
Operating Income (Loss)
Before Depreciation and Amortization (g) |
Depreciation and
Amortization |
Operating Income
(Loss) |
Capital
Expenditures |
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|
Cable Communications (a) |
$ | 18,425 | $ | 7,635 | $ | 3,212 | $ | 4,423 | $ | 2,234 | ||||||||||
|
NBCUniversal |
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|
Cable Networks (b) |
3,805 | 1,511 | 340 | 1,171 | 31 | |||||||||||||||
|
Broadcast Television |
2,583 | 225 | 30 | 195 | 17 | |||||||||||||||
|
Filmed Entertainment |
1,876 | (116 | ) | 9 | (125 | ) | 2 | |||||||||||||
|
Theme Parks (c) |
796 | 322 | 115 | 207 | 40 | |||||||||||||||
|
Headquarters and Other (d) |
25 | (249 | ) | 66 | (315 | ) | 42 | |||||||||||||
|
Eliminations (e) |
(763 | ) | (234 | ) | (100 | ) | (134 | ) | — | |||||||||||
|
NBCUniversal |
8,322 | 1,459 | 460 | 999 | 132 | |||||||||||||||
|
Corporate and Other |
316 | (228 | ) | 32 | (260 | ) | 11 | |||||||||||||
|
Eliminations (e) |
(602 | ) | 1 | 1 | — | — | ||||||||||||||
|
Comcast Consolidated |
$ | 26,461 | $ | 8,867 | $ | 3,705 | $ | 5,162 | $ | 2,377 | ||||||||||
| (a) |
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, Cable Communications segment revenue was derived from the following sources: |
|
Three Months Ended
June 30 |
Six Months Ended
June 30 |
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| 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||||||
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Residential: |
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Video |
51.3 | % | 52.9 | % | 51.5 | % | 53.4 | % | ||||||||
|
High-speed Internet |
24.0 | % | 23.4 | % | 24.1 | % | 23.3 | % | ||||||||
|
Voice |
9.0 | % | 9.4 | % | 9.1 | % | 9.4 | % | ||||||||
|
Business services |
5.9 | % | 4.6 | % | 5.8 | % | 4.5 | % | ||||||||
|
Advertising |
5.6 | % | 5.5 | % | 5.3 | % | 5.2 | % | ||||||||
|
Other |
4.2 | % | 4.2 | % | 4.2 | % | 4.2 | % | ||||||||
|
Total |
100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||
Subscription revenue received from customers who purchase bundled services at a discounted rate is allocated proportionally to each service based on the individual service’s price on a stand-alone basis. For both the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, 2.8% of Cable Communications revenue was derived from franchise and other regulatory fees.
| (b) |
For the six months ended June 30, 2011, our Cable Networks segment included the results of operations of the businesses we contributed to NBCUniversal, as well as the results of operations of the NBCUniversal contributed cable networks for the period January 29, 2011 through June 30, 2011. |
| (c) |
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, our Theme Parks segment included the results of operations for Universal Orlando for the period January 29, 2011 through June 30, 2011 to reflect our measure of operating performance for our Theme Parks segment. |
| (d) |
NBCUniversal Headquarters and Other activities includes costs and expenses associated with overhead, employee benefits and headquarter initiatives. |
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| (e) |
NBCUniversal eliminations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 included the elimination of the results of operations for Universal Orlando for the period January 29, 2011 through June 30, 2011. These results were not included in NBCUniversal’s total and our consolidated results of operations for the period January 29, 2011 through June 30, 2011 because we recorded Universal Orlando as an equity method investment during this period. |
Also included in Eliminations are transactions that our segments enter into with one another. The most common types of transactions are the following:
| • |
our Cable Networks and Broadcast Television segments generate revenue by selling programming to our Cable Communications segment, which represents a substantial majority of the revenue elimination amount |
| • |
our Cable Communications segment receives incentives offered by our Cable Networks segment in connection with its distribution of the Cable Networks’ content, which are recorded as a reduction to programming expenses |
| • |
our Cable Communications segment generates revenue by selling advertising and by selling the use of satellite feeds to our Cable Networks segment |
| • |
our Filmed Entertainment and Broadcast Television segments generate revenue by licensing content to our Cable Networks segment |
| (f) |
No single customer accounted for a significant amount of revenue in any period. |
| (g) |
We use operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization, excluding impairment charges related to fixed and intangible assets and gains or losses from the sale of assets, if any, as the measure of profit or loss for our operating segments. This measure eliminates the significant level of noncash depreciation and amortization expense that results from the capital-intensive nature of certain of our businesses and from intangible assets recognized in business combinations. Additionally, it is unaffected by our capital structure or investment activities. We use this measure to evaluate our consolidated operating performance and the operating performance of our operating segments and to allocate resources and capital to our operating segments. It is also a significant performance measure in our annual incentive compensation programs. We believe that this measure is useful to investors because it is one of the bases for comparing our operating performance with other companies in our industries, although our measure may not be directly comparable to similar measures used by other companies. This measure should not be considered a substitute for operating income (loss), net income attributable to Comcast Corporation, net cash provided by operating activities, or other measures of performance or liquidity we have reported in accordance with GAAP. |
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Comcast Corporation and four of our 100% owned cable holding company subsidiaries, Comcast Cable Communications, LLC (“CCCL Parent”), Comcast MO Group, Inc. (“Comcast MO Group”), Comcast Cable Holdings, LLC (“CCH”) and Comcast MO of Delaware, LLC (“Comcast MO of Delaware”), have fully and unconditionally guaranteed each other’s debt securities. Comcast MO Group, CCH and Comcast MO of Delaware are collectively referred to as the “Combined CCHMO Parents.”
Comcast Corporation provides an unconditional subordinated guarantee of the $185 million principal amount currently outstanding of Comcast Holdings’ ZONES due October 2029 and the $202 million principal amount outstanding as of June 30, 2012 of Comcast Holdings’ 10.625% senior subordinated debentures due July 2012. The 10.625% senior subordinated debentures were repaid in July 2012. Comcast Corporation does not guarantee the $62 million principal amount currently outstanding of Comcast Holdings’ ZONES due November 2029.
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
June 30, 2012
| (in millions) |
Comcast Parent |
CCCL Parent |
Combined CCHMO Parents |
Comcast Holdings |
Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries |
Elimination and Consolidation Adjustments |
Consolidated Comcast Corporation |
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|
Assets |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 2,101 | $ | — | $ | 2,101 | ||||||||||||||
|
Investments |
— | — | — | — | 2,231 | — | 2,231 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Receivables, net |
— | — | — | — | 4,387 | — | 4,387 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Programming rights |
— | — | — | — | 1,114 | — | 1,114 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Other current assets |
282 | 25 | 2 | — | 1,212 | — | 1,521 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Total current assets |
282 | 25 | 2 | — | 11,045 | — | 11,354 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Film and television costs |
— | — | — | — | 5,120 | — | 5,120 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Investments |
— | — | — | — | 8,018 | — | 8,018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Investments in and amounts due from subsidiaries eliminated upon consolidation |
70,576 | 93,134 | 47,455 | 84,072 | 43,272 | (338,509 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Property and equipment, net |
253 | — | — | — | 26,638 | — | 26,891 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Franchise rights |
— | — | — | — | 59,364 | — | 59,364 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Goodwill |
— | — | — | — | 27,010 | — | 27,010 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Other intangible assets, net |
11 | — | — | — | 17,775 | — | 17,786 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Other noncurrent assets, net |
1,113 | 2 | 4 | 147 | 1,771 | (892 | ) | 2,145 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Total assets |
$ | 72,235 | $ | 93,161 | $ | 47,461 | $ | 84,219 | $ | 200,013 | $ | (339,401 | ) | $ | 157,688 | |||||||||||||
|
Liabilities and Equity |
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|
Accounts payable and accrued expenses related to trade creditors |
$ | 15 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 5,715 | $ | — | $ | 5,730 | ||||||||||||||
|
Accrued participations and residuals |
— | — | — | — | 1,300 | — | 1,300 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
1,283 | 189 | 54 | 285 | 3,947 | — | 5,758 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Current portion of long-term debt |
601 | 2,117 | — | 202 | 34 | — | 2,954 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Total current liabilities |
1,899 | 2,306 | 54 | 487 | 10,996 | — | 15,742 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Long-term debt, less current portion |
20,752 | 1,826 | 1,759 | 113 | 9,725 | — | 34,175 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Deferred income taxes |
— | — | — | 740 | 29,890 | (749 | ) | 29,881 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Other noncurrent liabilities |
1,853 | — | — | — | 11,722 | (143 | ) | 13,432 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Redeemable noncontrolling interests |
— | — | — | — | 16,279 | — | 16,279 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Equity: |
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|
Common stock |
31 | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Other shareholders’ equity |
47,700 | 89,029 | 45,648 | 82,879 | 120,953 | (338,509 | ) | 47,700 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Total Comcast Corporation shareholders’ equity |
47,731 | 89,029 | 45,648 | 82,879 | 120,953 | (338,509 | ) | 47,731 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Noncontrolling interests |
— | — | — | — | 448 | — | 448 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Total equity |
47,731 | 89,029 | 45,648 | 82,879 | 121,401 | (338,509 | ) | 48,179 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Total liabilities and equity |
$ | 72,235 | $ | 93,161 | $ | 47,461 | $ | 84,219 | $ | 200,013 | $ | (339,401 | ) | $ | 157,688 | |||||||||||||
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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
December 31, 2011
| (in millions) |
Comcast Parent |
CCCL Parent |
Combined CCHMO Parents |
Comcast Holdings |
Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries |
Elimination and Consolidation Adjustments |
Consolidated Comcast Corporation |
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|
Assets |
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|
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,620 | $ | — | $ | 1,620 | ||||||||||||||
|
Investments |
— | — | — | — | 54 | — | 54 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Receivables, net |
— | — | — | — | 4,351 | — | 4,351 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Programming rights |
— | — | — | — | 987 | — | 987 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Other current assets |
235 | 8 | 3 | — | 1,315 | — | 1,561 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Total current assets |
235 | 8 | 3 | — | 8,327 | — | 8,573 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Film and television costs |
— | — | — | — | 5,227 | — | 5,227 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Investments |
— | — | — | — | 9,854 | — | 9,854 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Investments in and amounts due from subsidiaries eliminated upon consolidation |
71,222 | 89,568 | 45,725 | 88,336 | 36,949 | (331,800 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Property and equipment, net |
262 | — | — | — | 27,297 | — | 27,559 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Franchise rights |
— | — | — | — | 59,376 | — | 59,376 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Goodwill |
— | — | — | — | 26,874 | — | 26,874 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Other intangible assets, net |
9 | — | — | — | 18,156 | — | 18,165 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Other noncurrent assets, net |
912 | 30 | 5 | 148 | 1,761 | (666 | ) | 2,190 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Total assets |
$ | 72,640 | $ | 89,606 | $ | 45,733 | $ | 88,484 | $ | 193,821 | $ | (332,466 | ) | $ | 157,818 | |||||||||||||
|
Liabilities and Equity |
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|
Accounts payable and accrued expenses related to trade creditors |
$ | 10 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 5,695 | $ | — | $ | 5,705 | ||||||||||||||
|
Accrued participations and residuals |
— | — | — | — | 1,255 | — | 1,255 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
1,030 | 189 | 77 | 272 | 3,346 | — | 4,914 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Current portion of long-term debt |
26 | — | 554 | 202 | 585 | — | 1,367 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Total current liabilities |
1,066 | 189 | 631 | 474 | 10,881 | — | 13,241 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Long-term debt, less current portion |
22,451 | 3,953 | 1,764 | 111 | 9,663 | — | 37,942 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Deferred income taxes |
— | — | — | 727 | 29,728 | (523 | ) | 29,932 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Other noncurrent liabilities |
1,849 | — | — | — | 11,328 | (143 | ) | 13,034 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Redeemable noncontrolling interests |
— | — | — | — | 16,014 | — | 16,014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Equity: |
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|
Common stock |
32 | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Other shareholders’ equity |
47,242 | 85,464 | 43,338 | 87,172 | 115,826 | (331,800 | ) | 47,242 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Total Comcast Corporation shareholders’ equity |
47,274 | 85,464 | 43,338 | 87,172 | 115,826 | (331,800 | ) | 47,274 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Noncontrolling interests |
— | — | — | — | 381 | — | 381 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Total equity |
47,274 | 85,464 | 43,338 | 87,172 | 116,207 | (331,800 | ) | 47,655 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Total liabilities and equity |
$ | 72,640 | $ | 89,606 | $ | 45,733 | $ | 88,484 | $ | 193,821 | $ | (332,466 | ) | $ | 157,818 | |||||||||||||
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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
| (in millions) |
Comcast Parent |
CCCL Parent |
Combined CCHMO Parents |
Comcast Holdings |
Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries |
Elimination and Consolidation Adjustments |
Consolidated Comcast Corporation |
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|
Revenue: |
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|
Service revenue |
$ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 15,211 | $ | — | $ | 15,211 | ||||||||||||||
|
Management fee revenue |
210 | 205 | 127 | — | — | (542 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 210 | 205 | 127 | — | 15,211 | (542 | ) | 15,211 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Costs and Expenses: |
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|
Operating costs and expenses |
99 | 205 | 127 | — | 10,318 | (542 | ) | 10,207 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Depreciation |
8 | — | — | — | 1,508 | — | 1,516 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Amortization |
1 | — | — | — | 408 | — | 409 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 108 | 205 | 127 | — | 12,234 | (542 | ) | 12,132 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Operating income (loss) |
102 | — | — | — | 2,977 | — | 3,079 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Other Income (Expense): |
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|
Interest expense |
(354 | ) | (83 | ) | (33 | ) | (8 | ) | (147 | ) | — | (625 | ) | |||||||||||||||
|
Investment income (loss), net |
2 | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Equity in net income (losses) of investees, net |
1,511 | 1,679 | 1,326 | 1,620 | 29 | (6,136 | ) | 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Other income (expense), net |
— | — | — | — | (47 | ) | — | (47 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1,159 | 1,596 | 1,293 | 1,613 | (160 | ) | (6,136 | ) | (635 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Income (loss) before income taxes |
1,261 | 1,596 | 1,293 | 1,613 | 2,817 | (6,136 | ) | 2,444 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Income tax (expense) benefit |
87 | 29 | 11 | 2 | (940 | ) | — | (811 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Net income (loss) |
1,348 | 1,625 | 1,304 | 1,615 | 1,877 | (6,136 | ) | 1,633 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests |
— | — | — | — | (285 | ) | — | (285 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Net income (loss) attributable to Comcast Corporation |
$ | 1,348 | $ | 1,625 | $ | 1,304 | $ | 1,615 | $ | 1,592 | $ | (6,136 | ) | $ | 1,348 | |||||||||||||
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Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Comcast Corporation |
$ | 1,326 | $ | 1,627 | $ | 1,304 | $ | 1,615 | $ | 1,588 | $ | (6,134 | ) | $ | 1,326 | |||||||||||||
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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2011
| (in millions) |
Comcast Parent |
CCCL Parent |
Combined CCHMO Parents |
Comcast Holdings |
Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries |
Elimination and Consolidation Adjustments |
Consolidated Comcast Corporation |
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Revenue: |
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Service revenue |
$ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 14,333 | $ | — | $ | 14,333 | ||||||||||||||
|
Management fee revenue |
200 | 195 | 119 | — | — | (514 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 200 | 195 | 119 | — | 14,333 | (514 | ) | 14,333 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Costs and Expenses: |
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Operating costs and expenses |
89 | 195 | 119 | — | 9,643 | (514 | ) | 9,532 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Depreciation |
7 | — | — | — | 1,471 | — | 1,478 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Amortization |
1 | — | — | — | 384 | — | 385 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 97 | 195 | 119 | — | 11,498 | (514 | ) | 11,395 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Operating income (loss) |
103 | — | — | — | 2,835 | — | 2,938 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Other Income (Expense): |
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|
Interest expense |
(358 | ) | (82 | ) | (43 | ) | (8 | ) | (130 | ) | — | (621 | ) | |||||||||||||||
|
Investment income (loss), net |
2 | — | — | 1 | 58 | — | 61 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Equity in net income (losses) of investees, net |
1,186 | 1,336 | 805 | 1,424 | 37 | (4,751 | ) | 37 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Other income (expense), net |
1 | — | — | — | (35 | ) | — | (34 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 831 | 1,254 | 762 | 1,417 | (70 | ) | (4,751 | ) | (557 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Income (loss) before income taxes |
934 | 1,254 | 762 | 1,417 | 2,765 | (4,751 | ) | 2,381 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Income tax (expense) benefit |
88 | 28 | 15 | 2 | (1,147 | ) | — | (1,014 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Net income (loss) |
1,022 | 1,282 | 777 | 1,419 | 1,618 | (4,751 | ) | 1,367 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests |
— | — | — | — | (345 | ) | — | (345 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Net income (loss) attributable to Comcast Corporation |
$ | 1,022 | $ | 1,282 | $ | 777 | $ | 1,419 | $ | 1,273 | $ | (4,751 | ) | $ | 1,022 | |||||||||||||
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Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Comcast Corporation |
$ | 1,014 | $ | 1,284 | $ | 777 | $ | 1,419 | $ | 1,270 | $ | (4,750 | ) | $ | 1,014 | |||||||||||||
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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
| (in millions) |
Comcast Parent |
CCCL Parent |
Combined CCHMO Parents |
Comcast Holdings |
Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries |
Elimination and Consolidation Adjustments |
Consolidated Comcast Corporation |
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|
Revenue: |
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|
Service revenue |
$ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 30,089 | $ | — | $ | 30,089 | ||||||||||||||
|
Management fee revenue |
414 | 405 | 252 | — | — | (1,071 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 414 | 405 | 252 | — | 30,089 | (1,071 | ) | 30,089 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Costs and Expenses: |
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|
Operating costs and expenses |
191 | 405 | 252 | — | 20,620 | (1,071 | ) | 20,397 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Depreciation |
15 | — | — | — | 3,030 | — | 3,045 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Amortization |
2 | — | — | — | 808 | — | 810 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 208 | 405 | 252 | — | 24,458 | (1,071 | ) | 24,252 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Operating income (loss) |
206 | — | — | — | 5,631 | — | 5,837 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Other Income (Expense): |
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|
Interest expense |
(721 | ) | (165 | ) | (69 | ) | (16 | ) | (294 | ) | — | (1,265 | ) | |||||||||||||||
|
Investment income (loss), net |
3 | — | — | 1 | 96 | — | 100 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Equity in net income (losses) of investees, net |
2,905 | 3,222 | 2,375 | 3,124 | 32 | (11,626 | ) | 32 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Other income (expense), net |
— | — | — | — | (63 | ) | — | (63 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2,187 | 3,057 | 2,306 | 3,109 | (229 | ) | (11,626 | ) | (1,196 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Income (loss) before income taxes |
2,393 | 3,057 | 2,306 | 3,109 | 5,402 | (11,626 | ) | 4,641 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Income tax (expense) benefit |
179 | 58 | 24 | 5 | (1,827 | ) | — | (1,561 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Net income (loss) |
2,572 | 3,115 | 2,330 | 3,114 | 3,575 | (11,626 | ) | 3,080 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests |
— | — | — | — | (508 | ) | — | (508 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Net income (loss) attributable to Comcast Corporation |
$ | 2,572 | $ | 3,115 | $ | 2,330 | $ | 3,114 | $ | 3,067 | $ | (11,626 | ) | $ | 2,572 | |||||||||||||
|
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Comcast Corporation |
$ | 2,554 | $ | 3,119 | $ | 2,330 | $ | 3,114 | $ | 3,062 | $ | (11,625 | ) | $ | 2,554 | |||||||||||||
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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
| (in millions) |
Comcast Parent |
CCCL Parent |
Combined CCHMO Parents |
Comcast Holdings |
Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries |
Elimination and Consolidation Adjustments |
Consolidated Comcast Corporation |
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|
Revenue: |
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|
Service revenue |
$ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 26,461 | $ | — | $ | 26,461 | ||||||||||||||
|
Management fee revenue |
398 | 380 | 234 | — | — | (1,012 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 398 | 380 | 234 | — | 26,461 | (1,012 | ) | 26,461 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Costs and Expenses: |
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|
Operating costs and expenses |
237 | 380 | 234 | 5 | 17,750 | (1,012 | ) | 17,594 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Depreciation |
14 | — | — | — | 2,950 | — | 2,964 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Amortization |
2 | — | — | — | 739 | — | 741 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 253 | 380 | 234 | 5 | 21,439 | (1,012 | ) | 21,299 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Operating income (loss) |
145 | — | — | (5 | ) | 5,022 | — | 5,162 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Other Income (Expense): |
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|
Interest expense |
(719 | ) | (173 | ) | (86 | ) | (16 | ) | (232 | ) | — | (1,226 | ) | |||||||||||||||
|
Investment income (loss), net |
3 | — | — | 5 | 142 | — | 150 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Equity in net income (losses) of investees, net |
2,347 | 2,659 | 1,599 | 2,716 | — | (9,321 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Other income (expense), net |
(16 | ) | — | — | 1 | (55 | ) | — | (70 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1,615 | 2,486 | 1,513 | 2,706 | (145 | ) | (9,321 | ) | (1,146 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Income (loss) before income taxes |
1,760 | 2,486 | 1,513 | 2,701 | 4,877 | (9,321 | ) | 4,016 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Income tax (expense) benefit |
205 | 60 | 30 | 5 | (1,910 | ) | — | (1,610 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Net income (loss) |
1,965 | 2,546 | 1,543 | 2,706 | 2,967 | (9,321 | ) | 2,406 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests |
— | — | — | — | (441 | ) | — | (441 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Net income (loss) attributable to Comcast Corporation |
$ | 1,965 | $ | 2,546 | $ | 1,543 | $ | 2,706 | $ | 2,526 | $ | (9,321 | ) | $ | 1,965 | |||||||||||||
|
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Comcast Corporation |
$ | 1,959 | $ | 2,550 | $ | 1,543 | $ | 2,706 | $ | 2,525 | $ | (9,324 | ) | $ | 1,959 | |||||||||||||
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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
| (in millions) |
Comcast Parent |
CCCL Parent |
Combined CCHMO Parents |
Comcast Holdings |
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries |
Elimination and Consolidation Adjustments |
Consolidated Comcast Corporation |
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|
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
$ | (194 | ) | $ | (100 | ) | $ | (71 | ) | $ | 6 | $ | 8,174 | $ | — | $ | 7,815 | |||||||||||
|
Investing Activities: |
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|
Net transactions with affiliates |
3,317 | 100 | 624 | (6 | ) | (4,035 | ) | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Capital expenditures |
(4 | ) | — | — | — | (2,457 | ) | — | (2,461 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
|
Cash paid for intangible assets |
(4 | ) | — | — | — | (410 | ) | — | (414 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
|
Proceeds from sales of businesses and investments |
— | — | — | — | 64 | — | 64 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Purchases of investments |
— | — | — | — | (108 | ) | — | (108 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Other |
— | — | — | — | 90 | — | 90 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
3,309 | 100 | 624 | (6 | ) | (6,856 | ) | — | (2,829 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
|
Financing Activities: |
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|
Proceeds from (repayments of) short-term borrowings, net |
(1 | ) | — | — | — | (553 | ) | — | (554 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
|
Repurchases and repayments of debt |
(1,125 | ) | — | (553 | ) | — | (14 | ) | — | (1,692 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
|
Repurchases and retirements of common stock |
(1,500 | ) | — | — | — | — | — | (1,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Dividends paid |
(741 | ) | — | — | — | — | — | (741 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Issuances of common stock |
184 | — | — | — | — | — | 184 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Distributions to noncontrolling interests |
— | — | — | — | (233 | ) | — | (233 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Other |
68 | — | — | — | (37 | ) | — | 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
(3,115 | ) | — | (553 | ) | — | (837 | ) | — | (4,505 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
|
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
— | — | — | — | 481 | — | 481 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
— | — | — | — | 1,620 | — | 1,620 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
$ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 2,101 | $ | — | $ | 2,101 | ||||||||||||||
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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011
| (in millions) |
Comcast Parent |
CCCL Parent |
Combined CCHMO Parents |
Comcast Holdings |
Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries |
Elimination and Consolidation Adjustments |
Consolidated Comcast Corporation |
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|
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
$ | (291 | ) | $ | (4 | ) | $ | (66 | ) | $ | (12 | ) | $ | 7,329 | $ | — | $ | 6,956 | ||||||||||
|
Investing Activities: |
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|
Net transactions with affiliates |
1,640 | 1,004 | 66 | 32 | (2,742 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Capital expenditures |
(3 | ) | — | — | — | (2,374 | ) | — | (2,377 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
|
Cash paid for intangible assets |
— | — | — | — | (296 | ) | — | (296 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired |
— | — | — | — | (5,660 | ) | — | (5,660 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Proceeds from sales of businesses and investments |
— | — | — | — | 116 | — | 116 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Purchases of investments |
— | — | — | — | (46 | ) | — | (46 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Other |
(50 | ) | — | — | — | 27 | — | (23 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
1,587 | 1,004 | 66 | 32 | (10,975 | ) | — | (8,286 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Financing Activities: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Proceeds from (repayments of) short-term borrowings, net |
747 | — | — | — | (6 | ) | — | 741 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Repurchases and repayments of debt |
(750 | ) | (1,000 | ) | — | — | (14 | ) | — | (1,764 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
|
Repurchases and retirements of common stock |
(1,050 | ) | — | — | — | — | — | (1,050 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Dividends paid |
(572 | ) | — | — | — | — | — | (572 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Issuances of common stock |
206 | — | — | — | — | — | 206 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Distributions (to) from noncontrolling interests |
77 | — | — | — | (252 | ) | — | (175 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Other |
46 | — | — | (20 | ) | (69 | ) | — | (43 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
|
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
(1,296 | ) | (1,000 | ) | — | (20 | ) | (341 | ) | — | (2,657 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
|
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
— | — | — | — | (3,987 | ) | — | (3,987 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
— | — | — | — | 5,984 | — | 5,984 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
$ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,997 | $ | — | $ | 1,997 | ||||||||||||||
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Overview
We are a leading provider of entertainment, information and communication products and services. On January 28, 2011, we closed the NBCUniversal transaction in which we acquired control of the businesses of NBCUniversal, and on July 1, 2011, we closed the Universal Orlando transaction in which we acquired the remaining 50% equity interest in Universal Orlando that we did not already own. We report our operations as the following five reportable business segments.
Cable Communications
We are one of the nation’s leading providers of video, high-speed Internet and voice services to residential and business customers. As of June 30, 2012, our cable systems served 22.1 million video customers, 18.7 million high-speed Internet customers and 9.7 million voice customers and passed more than 52 million homes and businesses in 39 states and the District of Columbia. Our Cable Communications segment generates revenue primarily from subscriptions to our cable services, which we market individually and in packages, and from the sale of advertising. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, our Cable Communications segment generated 65% of our consolidated revenue and more than 80% of our operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization.
NBCUniversal
NBCUniversal is a leading media and entertainment company that develops, produces and distributes entertainment, news and information, sports and other content for global audiences.
Cable Networks
Our Cable Networks segment consists primarily of our national cable networks, which provide entertainment, news and information, and sports programming, our regional sports and news networks, our international cable networks, our cable television production studio, and our related digital media properties. Our Cable Networks segment generates revenue primarily from the distribution of our cable network programming to multichannel video providers, the sale of advertising and the licensing and sale of our owned programming.
Broadcast Television
Our Broadcast Television segment consists primarily of the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, our NBC and Telemundo owned local television stations, our broadcast television production operations, and our related digital media properties. Our Broadcast Television segment generates revenue primarily from the sale of advertising and the licensing and sale of our owned programming.
Filmed Entertainment
Our Filmed Entertainment segment consists of the operations of Universal Pictures, including Focus Features, which produces, acquires, markets and distributes filmed entertainment worldwide in various media formats for theatrical, home entertainment, television and other distribution platforms. We also develop, produce and license stage plays. Our Filmed Entertainment segment generates revenue primarily from the worldwide theatrical release of our owned and acquired films, content licensing and home entertainment.
Theme Parks
Our Theme Parks segment consists primarily of our Universal theme parks in Orlando and Hollywood. We also receive fees related to intellectual property licenses and other services from third parties that own and operate Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Singapore. Our Theme Parks segment generates revenue primarily from theme park attendance and per capita spending, as well as from licensing and other fees. Per capita spending includes ticket price and in-park spending on food, beverage and merchandise.
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Corporate and Other
Our other business interests primarily include Comcast Spectacor, which owns the Philadelphia Flyers and the Wells Fargo Center, a large, multipurpose arena in Philadelphia. Comcast Spectacor also owns Global Spectrum, which provides venue management services, and Ovations Food Services, which provides food services for sporting events, concerts and other events.
Consolidated Operating Results
|
Three Months Ended
June 30 |
Increase/ (Decrease) |
Six Months Ended
June 30 |
Increase/ (Decrease) |
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| (in millions) | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Revenue |
$ | 15,211 | $ | 14,333 | 6.1 | % | $ | 30,089 | $ | 26,461 | 13.7 | % | ||||||||||||
|
Costs and Expenses: |
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|
Operating costs and expenses |
10,207 | 9,532 | 7.1 | 20,397 | 17,594 | 15.9 | ||||||||||||||||||
|
Depreciation |
1,516 | 1,478 | 2.6 | 3,045 | 2,964 | 2.7 | ||||||||||||||||||
|
Amortization |
409 | 385 | 6.5 | 810 | 741 | 9.3 | ||||||||||||||||||
|
Operating income |
3,079 | 2,938 | 4.8 | 5,837 | 5,162 | 13.1 | ||||||||||||||||||
|
Other income (expense) items, net |
(635 | ) | (557 | ) | 14.1 | (1,196 | ) | (1,146 | ) | 4.4 | ||||||||||||||
|
Income before income taxes |
2,444 | 2,381 | 2.6 | 4,641 | 4,016 | 15.6 | ||||||||||||||||||
|
Income tax expense |
(811 | ) | (1,014 | ) | (20.1 | ) | (1,561 | ) | (1,610 | ) | (3.0 | ) | ||||||||||||
|
Net income |
1,633 | 1,367 | 19.4 | 3,080 | 2,406 | 28.0 | ||||||||||||||||||
|
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests |
(285 | ) | (345 | ) | (17.5 | ) | (508 | ) | (441 | ) | 15.3 | |||||||||||||
|
Net income attributable to Comcast Corporation |
$ | 1,348 | $ | 1,022 | 31.9 | % | $ | 2,572 | $ | 1,965 | 30.8 | % | ||||||||||||
All percentages are calculated based on actual amounts. Minor differences may exist due to rounding.
Percentage changes that are considered not meaningful are denoted with NM.
The comparability of our consolidated results of operations was impacted by the NBCUniversal transaction, which closed on January 28, 2011, and the Universal Orlando transaction, which closed on July 1, 2011. NBCUniversal’s and Universal Orlando’s results of operations are included in our consolidated financial statements following their respective acquisition dates.
We also incurred transaction costs directly related to the NBCUniversal transaction in 2011. Incremental expenses were primarily related to legal, accounting and valuation services and investment banking fees. In addition, NBCUniversal incurred transaction-related costs associated with severance and other related compensation charges. Total transaction-related expenses incurred during the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 were $6 million and $129 million, respectively.
For a more complete discussion of the NBCUniversal and Universal Orlando transactions, refer to our consolidated financial statements included in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Each of our businesses is subject to seasonal and cyclical variations. Revenue and operating costs and expenses in our Broadcast Television segment are cyclical as a result of our periodic broadcasts of the Olympic Games and Super Bowl games. Because we broadcasted the 2012 Super Bowl in February 2012, during the six months ended June 30, 2012, our advertising revenue increased as a result of increased demand for advertising time and our operating costs and expenses also increased as a result of our production costs and amortization of the related rights fees. We also expect our advertising revenue and our programming and production costs to increase in the third quarter of 2012 due to our broadcast of the 2012 London Olympic Games, and we expect to pay substantially all of the related rights fees in the third quarter of 2012.
Consolidated Revenue
Our Cable Communications segment and the NBCUniversal segments accounted for substantially all of the increases in consolidated revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. The remaining changes in consolidated revenue related to our other business activities, primarily Comcast Spectacor. Revenue for our Cable Communications and NBCUniversal segments is discussed separately under the heading “Segment Operating Results.”
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Consolidated Operating Costs and Expenses
Our Cable Communications segment and the NBCUniversal segments accounted for substantially all of the increases in consolidated operating costs and expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. The remaining changes in consolidated operating costs and expenses related to our other business activities, primarily Comcast Spectacor. Operating costs and expenses for our Cable Communications and NBCUniversal segments are discussed separately under the heading “Segment Operating Results.”
Consolidated Depreciation and Amortization
Consolidated depreciation and amortization increased for the three months ended June 30, 2012 primarily due to the impact of consolidating Universal Orlando following the close of the transaction. Consolidated depreciation and amortization increased for the six months ended June 30, 2012 primarily due to the impact of consolidating NBCUniversal and Universal Orlando following the close of each transaction.
Segment Operating Results
Our segment operating results are presented based on how we assess operating performance and internally report financial information. We use operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization, excluding impairment charges related to fixed and intangible assets and gains or losses from the sale of assets, if any, as the measure of profit or loss for our operating segments. This measure eliminates the significant level of noncash depreciation and amortization expense that results from the capital-intensive nature of certain of our businesses and from intangible assets recognized in business combinations. Additionally, it is unaffected by our capital structure or investment activities. We use this measure to evaluate our consolidated operating performance and the operating performance of our operating segments and to allocate resources and capital to our operating segments. It is also a significant performance measure in our annual incentive compensation programs. We believe that this measure is useful to investors because it is one of the bases for comparing our operating performance with other companies in our industries, although our measure may not be directly comparable to similar measures used by other companies. Because we use operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization to measure our segment profit or loss, we reconcile it to operating income, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, in Note 15 to our condensed consolidated financial statements. This measure should not be considered a substitute for operating income (loss), net income attributable to Comcast Corporation, net cash provided by operating activities, or other measures of performance or liquidity we have reported in accordance with GAAP.
Cable Communications Segment—Results of Operations
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Three Months Ended
June 30 |
Increase/ (Decrease) |
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| (in millions) | 2012 | 2011 | $ | % | ||||||||||||
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Revenue |
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Residential: |
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Video |
$ | 5,079 | $ | 4,941 | $ | 138 | 2.8 | % | ||||||||
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High-speed Internet |
2,380 | 2,186 | 194 | 8.9 | ||||||||||||
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Voice |
889 | 878 | 11 | 1.2 | ||||||||||||
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Business services |
582 | 435 | 147 | 34.2 | ||||||||||||
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Advertising |
552 | 512 | 40 | 7.6 | ||||||||||||
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Other |
415 | 389 | 26 | 6.8 | ||||||||||||
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Total revenue |
9,897 | 9,341 | 556 | 6.0 | ||||||||||||
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Operating costs and expenses |
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Programming |
2,109 | 1,953 | 156 | 7.9 | ||||||||||||
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Technical labor |
579 | 568 | 11 | 1.9 | ||||||||||||
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Customer service |
481 | 460 | 21 | 4.7 | ||||||||||||
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Marketing |
665 | 606 | 59 | 9.7 | ||||||||||||
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Other |
1,962 | 1,868 | 94 | 5.2 | ||||||||||||
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Total operating costs and expenses |
5,796 | 5,455 | 341 | 6.3 | ||||||||||||
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Operating income before depreciation and amortization |
$ | 4,101 | $ | 3,886 | $ | 215 | 5.5 | % | ||||||||
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June 30 |
Increase/
(Decrease) |
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Revenue |
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Residential: |
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Video |
$ | 10,048 | $ | 9,832 | $ | 216 | 2.2 | % | ||||||||
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High-speed Internet |
4,703 | 4,292 | 411 | 9.6 | ||||||||||||
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Voice |
1,767 | 1,738 | 29 | 1.6 | ||||||||||||
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Business services |
1,123 | 829 | 294 | 35.6 | ||||||||||||
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Advertising |
1,028 | 967 | 61 | 6.3 | ||||||||||||
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Other |
827 | 767 | 60 | 7.8 | ||||||||||||
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Total revenue |
19,496 | 18,425 | 1,071 | 5.8 | ||||||||||||
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Operating costs and expenses |
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Programming |
4,185 | 3,922 | 263 | 6.7 | ||||||||||||
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Technical labor |
1,167 | 1,161 | 6 | 0.5 | ||||||||||||
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Customer service |
975 | 929 | 46 | 5.0 | ||||||||||||
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Marketing |
1,295 | 1,170 | 125 | 10.7 | ||||||||||||
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Other |
3,818 | 3,608 | 210 | 5.9 | ||||||||||||
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Total operating costs and expenses |
11,440 | 10,790 | 650 | 6.0 | ||||||||||||
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Operating income before depreciation and amortization |
$ | 8,056 | $ | 7,635 | $ | 421 | 5.5 | % | ||||||||
Customer Metrics
| Total Customers | Net Additional Customers | |||||||||||||||||
| June 30, | June 30, | Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2012 | 2011 | June 30, 2012 | |||||||||||||||
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Video customers |
22,118 | 22,513 | (176 | ) | (213 | ) | ||||||||||||
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High-speed Internet customers |
18,738 | 17,547 | 156 | 594 | ||||||||||||||
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Voice customers |
9,664 | 9,063 | 158 | 322 | ||||||||||||||
Customer data includes residential and business customers.
Cable Communications Segment—Revenue
Our average monthly total revenue per video customer for the three months ended June 30, 2012 increased to $149 from $138 for the three months ended June 30, 2011. Our average monthly total revenue per video customer for the six months ended June 30, 2012 increased to $146 from $136 for the six months ended June 30, 2011. The increases in average monthly total revenue per video customer were primarily due to increases in the number of residential customers receiving multiple services, rate adjustments, higher contributions from business services and declines in the total number of video customers.
Video
Our video revenue increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same periods in 2011 primarily due to rate adjustments and additional customers receiving higher levels of video service, which were partially offset by declines in the number of residential video customers. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, the number of video customers decreased primarily due to competitive pressures in our service areas. We expect further declines in the number of residential video customers during the remainder of 2012. As of June 30, 2012, 54% of our digital video customers subscribed to at least one of our high-definition television (“HDTV”) and digital video recorder (“DVR”) services.
High-Speed Internet
Our high-speed Internet revenue increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same periods in 2011 primarily due to increases in the number of residential customers, rate adjustments and additional customers receiving higher levels of service.
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Voice
Our voice revenue increased slightly for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same periods in 2011 primarily due to increases in the number of residential customers.
Business Services
Our business services revenue increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same periods in 2011 primarily due to increases in the number of business customers.
Advertising
Our advertising revenue increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same periods in 2011 primarily due to increases in political advertising revenue and improvements in the local and regional advertising markets.
Other
Our other revenue increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same periods in 2011 primarily due to increases in franchise and other regulatory fees.
Cable Communications Segment—Operating Costs and Expenses
Programming expenses increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same periods in 2011 primarily due to increases in fees charged by programming networks and fees incurred to secure rights for additional programming options for our customers. Technical labor expenses increased slightly for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and remained flat for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same periods in 2011. Customer service expenses increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same periods in 2011 primarily due to increases in labor costs associated with higher levels of customer service activity. Marketing expenses increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same periods in 2011 primarily due to increases in the number of sales employees and media spending for residential and business services. Other operating costs and expenses increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same periods in 2011 primarily due to an increase in activity related to business services and an increase in franchise and other regulatory fees.
NBCUniversal Segments Overview
The discussion below compares the NBCUniversal segments’ actual results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 to pro forma combined results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011. Management believes reviewing our operating results by combining actual and pro forma results for the NBCUniversal segments for 2011 is more useful in identifying trends in, or reaching conclusions regarding, the overall operating performance of these segments for the current period. Our pro forma amounts presented in the tables below include adjustments as if the NBCUniversal and Universal Orlando transactions had occurred on January 1, 2010. Our pro forma data was also adjusted for the effects of acquisition accounting and the elimination of costs and expenses directly related to the transactions but does not include adjustments for costs related to integration activities, cost savings or synergies that have been or may be achieved by the combined businesses. Pro forma amounts are not necessarily indicative of what our results would have been had we operated the NBCUniversal contributed businesses or Universal Orlando since January 1, 2010, nor of our future results.
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The operating results of the NBCUniversal segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 are presented in the table below.
| 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Actual | Actual | Pro Forma |
Pro Forma Combined |
Increase/(Decrease) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) |
Three Months Ended June 30 |
Three Months Ended June 30 (a) |
NBCUniversal Businesses (b) |
Three Months Ended June 30 (c) |
$ | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Revenue |
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Cable Networks |
$ | 2,252 | $ | 2,173 | $ | — | $ | 2,173 | $ | 79 | 3.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||
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Broadcast Television |
1,540 | 1,695 | — | 1,695 | (155 | ) | (9.1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Filmed Entertainment |
1,231 | 1,254 | — | 1,254 | (23 | ) | (1.8 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Theme Parks |
539 | 521 | — | 521 | 18 | 3.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Headquarters, other and eliminations |
(58 | ) | (464 | ) | 368 | (96 | ) | 38 | 39.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Total revenue |
$ | 5,504 | $ | 5,179 | $ | 368 | $ | 5,547 | (43 | ) | (0.8 | )% | ||||||||||||||||
|
Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization |
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|
Cable Networks |
$ | 788 | $ | 846 | $ | — | $ | 846 | $ | (58 | ) | (6.8 | )% | |||||||||||||||
|
Broadcast Television |
196 | 190 | — | 190 | 6 | 2.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Filmed Entertainment |
(83 | ) | 27 | — | 27 | (110 | ) | NM | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Theme Parks |
235 | 225 | — | 225 | 10 | 4.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Headquarters, other and eliminations |
(154 | ) | (287 | ) | 160 | (127 | ) | (27 | ) | (20.3 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
|
Total operating income before depreciation and amortization |
$ | 982 | $ | 1,001 | $ | 160 | $ | 1,161 | $ | (179 | ) | (15.4 | )% | |||||||||||||||
| 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Actual | Actual | Pro Forma |
Pro Forma Combined |
Increase/(Decrease) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) |
Six Months Ended June 30 |
Six Months Ended June 30 (a) |
NBCUniversal Businesses (b) |
Six Months Ended June 30 |
$ | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Revenue |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Cable Networks |
$ | 4,390 | $ | 3,805 | $ | 388 | $ | 4,193 | $ | 197 | 4.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||
|
Broadcast Television |
3,391 | 2,583 | 464 | 3,047 | 344 | 11.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Filmed Entertainment |
2,423 | 1,876 | 353 | 2,229 | 194 | 8.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Theme Parks |
951 | 796 | 115 | 911 | 40 | 4.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Headquarters, other and eliminations |
(179 | ) | (738 | ) | 544 | (194 | ) | 15 | 7.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Total revenue |
$ | 10,976 | $ | 8,322 | $ | 1,864 | $ | 10,186 | $ | 790 | 7.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||
|
Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization |
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|
Cable Networks |
$ | 1,593 | $ | 1,511 | $ | 152 | $ | 1,663 | $ | (70 | ) | (4.2 | )% | |||||||||||||||
|
Broadcast Television |
186 | 225 | (15 | ) | 210 | (24 | ) | (11.5 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Filmed Entertainment |
(77 | ) | (116 | ) | (3 | ) | (119 | ) | 42 | 35.8 | ||||||||||||||||||
|
Theme Parks |
392 | 322 | 37 | 359 | 33 | 9.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Headquarters, other and eliminations |
(299 | ) | (483 | ) | 136 | (347 | ) | 48 | 13.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
|
Total operating income before depreciation and amortization |
$ | 1,795 | $ | 1,459 | $ | 307 | $ | 1,766 | $ | 29 | 1.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| (a) |
Actual amounts include the results of operations of the businesses we contributed to NBCUniversal for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, as well as the results of operations for the NBCUniversal acquired businesses and Universal Orlando for the period January 29, 2011 through June 30, 2011. Headquarters, other and eliminations includes the elimination of the results of operations for Universal Orlando for the period January 29, 2011 through June 30, 2011 in order to reconcile to our condensed consolidated financial statements because Universal Orlando was recorded as an equity method investment during that period. |
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| (b) |
Pro forma amounts for the three months ended June 30, 2011 reflect adjustments to include 100% of the results of operations of Universal Orlando in the total NBCUniversal results. |
| (c) |
Pro forma amounts include the results of operations for the NBCUniversal acquired businesses for the period January 1, 2011 through January 28, 2011 and Universal Orlando for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and other pro forma adjustments that include the effects of acquisition accounting. |
Cable Networks Segment—Actual and Pro Forma Results of Operations
| Actual | ||||||||||||||||||
|
Three Months Ended June 30 |
Increase/
(Decrease) |
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| (in millions) | 2012 | 2011 (a) | $ | % | ||||||||||||||
|
Revenue |
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Distribution |
$ | 1,167 | $ | 1,093 | $ | 74 | 6.8 | % | ||||||||||
|
Advertising |
924 | 887 | 37 | 4.1 | ||||||||||||||
|
Content licensing and other |
161 | 193 | (32 | ) | (16.2 | ) | ||||||||||||
|
Total revenue |
2,252 | 2,173 | 79 | 3.6 | ||||||||||||||
|
Operating costs and expenses |
1,464 | 1,327 | 137 | 10.3 | ||||||||||||||
|
Operating income before depreciation and amortization |
$ | 788 | $ | 846 | $ | (58 | ) | (6.8 | )% | |||||||||
| 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Actual | Actual | Pro Forma |
Pro Forma
Combined |
Increase/
(Decrease) |
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| (in millions) |
Six Months
Ended
|
Six Months
Ended
|
NBCUniversal
Businesses (b) |
Six Months
Ended
|
$ | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Revenue |
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|
Distribution |
$ | 2,310 | $ | 2,006 | $ | 188 | $ | 2,194 | $ | 116 | 5.3 | % | ||||||||||||||||
|
Advertising |
1,738 | 1,494 | 162 | 1,656 | 82 | 4.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Content licensing and other |
342 | 305 | 38 | 343 | (1 | ) | (0.2 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Total revenue |
4,390 | 3,805 | 388 | 4,193 | 197 | 4.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Operating costs and expenses |
2,797 | 2,294 | 236 | 2,530 | 267 | 10.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Operating income before depreciation and amortization |
$ | 1,593 | $ | 1,511 | $ | 152 | $ | 1,663 | $ | (70 | ) | (4.2 | )% | |||||||||||||||
| (a) |
Actual amounts include the results of operations for the Comcast Content Business for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, and the results of operations for the NBCUniversal acquired businesses for the period January 29, 2011 through June 30, 2011. |
| (b) |
Pro forma amounts include the results of operations for the NBCUniversal acquired businesses for the period January 1, 2011 through January 28, 2011 and other pro forma adjustments that include the effects of acquisition accounting and the elimination of operating costs and expenses directly related to the transaction. |
Cable Networks Segment—Revenue
Our Cable Networks revenue increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same periods in 2011 primarily due to increases in distribution and advertising revenue. The increase in distribution revenue was primarily due to rate increases, and the increase in advertising revenue was primarily due to increases in the price and volume of advertising units sold, which were partially offset by the impact of audience ratings declines. In addition, content licensing revenue decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 primarily due to the impact of licensing arrangements that were entered into in the prior year.
For both the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, 13% of our total Cable Networks segment revenue was generated from our Cable Communications segment. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, 12% and 13%, respectively, of our total Cable Networks segment revenue and pro forma combined revenue was generated from our Cable Communications segment. These amounts are eliminated in our condensed consolidated financial statements but are included in the amounts presented above.
Cable Networks Segment—Operating Costs and Expenses
Our operating costs and expenses increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same periods in 2011 primarily due to higher programming and production expenses resulting from our continuing investment in original programming and an increase in sports rights costs.
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Broadcast Television Segment—Actual and Pro Forma Results of Operations
| Actual | ||||||||||||||||||
|
Three Months Ended June 30 |
Increase/ (Decrease) |
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| (in millions) | 2012 | 2011 (a) | $ | % | ||||||||||||||
|
Revenue |
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|
Advertising |
$ | 1,113 | $ | 1,114 | $ | (1 | ) | (0.2 | )% | |||||||||
|
Content licensing |
331 | 462 | (131 | ) | (28.4 | ) | ||||||||||||
|
Other |
96 | 119 | (23 | ) | (18.1 | ) | ||||||||||||
|
Total revenue |
1,540 | 1,695 | (155 | ) | (9.1 | ) | ||||||||||||
|
Operating costs and expenses |
1,344 | 1,505 | (161 | ) | (10.6 | ) | ||||||||||||
|
Operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization |
$ | 196 | $ | 190 | $ | 6 | 2.7 | % | ||||||||||
| 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Actual | Actual | Pro Forma | Pro Forma Combined |
Increase/ (Decrease) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) |
Six Months
Ended
|
For the Period
January 29 through
|
NBCUniversal
Businesses (b) |
Six Months Ended June 30 |
$ | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Revenue |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Advertising |
$ | 2,379 | $ | 1,709 | $ | 315 | $ | 2,024 | $ | 355 | 17.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||
|
Content licensing |
788 | 681 | 111 | 792 | (4 | ) | (0.5 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Other |
224 | 193 | 38 | 231 | (7 | ) | (2.9 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Total revenue |
3,391 | 2,583 | 464 | 3,047 | 344 | 11.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Operating costs and expenses |
3,205 | 2,358 | 479 | 2,837 | 368 | 13.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization |
$ | 186 | $ | 225 | $ | (15 | ) | $ | 210 | $ | (24 | ) | (11.5 | )% | ||||||||||||||
| (a) |
Actual amounts include the results of operations for the NBCUniversal acquired businesses for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and for the period January 29, 2011 through June 30, 2011. |
| (b) |
Pro forma amounts include the results of operations for the NBCUniversal acquired businesses for the period January 1, 2011 through January 28, 2011 and other pro forma adjustments that include the effects of acquisition accounting. |
Broadcast Television Segment—Revenue
Our Broadcast Television revenue decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 primarily due to a decrease in content licensing revenue resulting from the impact of licensing agreements for our prior season and library content that were entered into in the prior year period.
Our Broadcast Television revenue increased for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 primarily due to an increase in advertising revenue. The increase in advertising revenue was primarily due to $259 million associated with the broadcast of the 2012 Super Bowl, as well as increases in the price of advertising units sold .
Broadcast Television Segment—Operating Costs and Expenses
Our operating costs and expenses decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 primarily due to a decrease in the amortization of television costs associated with the corresponding decrease in content licensing revenue.
Our operating costs and expenses increased for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 primarily due to higher programming and production expenses associated with our broadcast of the 2012 Super Bowl.
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Filmed Entertainment Segment—Actual and Pro Forma Results of Operations
| Actual | ||||||||||||||||||
|
Three Months Ended June 30 |
Increase/ (Decrease) |
|||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | 2012 | 2011 (a) | $ | % | ||||||||||||||
|
Revenue |
||||||||||||||||||
|
Theatrical |
$ | 465 | $ | 501 | $ | (36 | ) | (7.2 | )% | |||||||||
|
Content licensing |
358 | 312 | 46 | 14.6 | ||||||||||||||
|
Home entertainment |
317 | 313 | 4 | 1.3 | ||||||||||||||
|
Other |
91 | 128 | (37 | ) | (28.7 | ) | ||||||||||||
|
Total revenue |
1,231 | 1,254 | (23 | ) | (1.8 | ) | ||||||||||||
|
Operating costs and expenses |
1,314 | 1,227 | 87 | 7.1 | ||||||||||||||
|
Operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization |
$ | (83 | ) | $ | 27 | $ | (110 | ) | NM | |||||||||
| 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Actual | Actual | Pro Forma |
Pro Forma Combined |
Increase/ (Decrease) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) |
Six Months Ended June 30 |
For the period January 29 through June 30 (a) |
NBCUniversal Businesses (b) |
Six Months Ended June 30 |
$ | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Revenue |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Theatrical |
$ | 766 | $ | 620 | $ | 58 | $ | 678 | $ | 88 | 13.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||
|
Content licensing |
759 | 530 | 171 | 701 | 58 | 8.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Home entertainment |
697 | 520 | 96 | 616 | 81 | 13.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Other |
201 | 206 | 28 | 234 | (33 | ) | (13.7 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Total revenue |
2,423 | 1,876 | 353 | 2,229 | 194 | 8.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Operating costs and expenses |
2,500 | 1,992 | 356 | 2,348 | 152 | 6.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization |
$ | (77 | ) | $ | (116 | ) | $ | (3 | ) | $ | (119 | ) | $ | 42 | 35.8 | % | ||||||||||||
| (a) |
Actual amounts include the results of operations for the NBCUniversal acquired businesses for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and for the period January 29, 2011 through June 30, 2011. |
| (b) |
Pro forma amounts include the results of operations for the NBCUniversal acquired businesses for the period January 1, 2011 through January 28, 2011 and other pro forma adjustments that include the effects of acquisition accounting. |
Filmed Entertainment Segment—Revenue
Our Filmed Entertainment revenue decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 primarily due to a decrease in theatrical revenue resulting from the performance of our 2012 releases, including Battleship , compared to the prior year, which included Fast Five and Bridesmaids , and lower revenue from our stage plays business, which were partially offset by an increase in content licensing revenue.
Our Filmed Entertainment revenue increased for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 primarily due to increases in theatrical and home entertainment revenue. The increase in theatrical revenue was primarily due to the performance of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax and Safe House, which were released in the first quarter of 2012. The increase in home entertainment revenue was primarily due to an increase in the number of titles released in 2012, which included Hop, Tower Heist and Safe House .
Filmed Entertainment Segment—Operating Costs and Expenses
Our operating costs and expenses increased for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 primarily due to higher marketing costs associated with promoting our theatrical releases in the second quarter of 2012 and increases in the amortization of film costs associated with our 2012 slate, including the impact from the underperformance of Battleship .
Our operating costs and expenses increased for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 primarily due to higher amortization of film costs resulting from the corresponding increase in theatrical
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revenue and the underperformance of Battleship , as well as an increase in marketing costs associated with our 2012 theatrical and home entertainment releases.
Theme Parks Segment — Actual and Pro Forma Results of Operations
| Actual | ||||||||||||||||||
|
Three Months Ended June 30 |
Increase/ (Decrease) |
|||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | 2012 | 2011 (a) | $ | % | ||||||||||||||
|
Revenue |
$ | 539 | $ | 521 | $ | 18 | 3.4 | % | ||||||||||
|
Operating costs and expenses |
304 | 296 | 8 | 2.7 | ||||||||||||||
|
Operating income before depreciation and amortization |
$ | 235 | $ | 225 | $ | 10 | 4.2 | % | ||||||||||
| 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Actual | Actual | Pro Forma |
Pro Forma Combined |
Increase/(Decrease) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) |
Six Months
Ended
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For the period January 29 through June 30 (a) |
NBCUniversal Businesses (b) |
Six Months
Ended
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$ | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Revenue |
$ | 951 | $ | 796 | $ | 115 | $ | 911 | $ | 40 | 4.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||
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Operating costs and expenses |
559 | 474 | 78 | 552 | 7 | 1.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Operating income before depreciation and amortization |
$ | 392 | $ | 322 | $ | 37 | $ | 359 | $ | 33 | 9.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| (a) |
Actual amounts include the results of operations for the NBCUniversal acquired businesses and Universal Orlando for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and for the period January 29, 2011 through June 30, 2011. The results of operations for Universal Orlando for the period January 29, 2011 through June 30, 2011 are included in segment results above but are not included in total NBCUniversal and our consolidated results because Universal Orlando was recorded as an equity method investment during that period. |
| (b) |
Pro forma amounts include the results of operations for the NBCUniversal acquired businesses and Universal Orlando for the period January 1, 2011 through January 28, 2011 and other pro forma adjustments that include the effects of acquisition accounting. |
Theme Parks Segment—Revenue
Our Theme Parks segment revenue increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same periods in 2011 primarily due to increases in per capita spending and higher guest attendance at our Universal theme parks.
Theme Parks Segment—Operating Costs and Expenses
Our Theme Parks segment operating costs and expenses increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same periods in 2011 primarily due to additional costs associated with higher guest attendance at our Universal theme parks.
Headquarters, Other and Eliminations
Headquarters and other operating costs and expenses increased for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 primarily due to increases in personnel and administrative costs.
Headquarters and other operating costs and expenses decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 primarily due to transaction-related costs associated with the NBCUniversal transaction, including severance and other compensation-related costs, included in the prior year period.
Eliminations include the results of operations for Universal Orlando for the period January 29, 2011 through June 30, 2011. Our Theme Parks segment had included the results of operations of Universal Orlando for these periods because these amounts had reflected our segment performance measure. These amounts were not included when we measured total NBCUniversal and our consolidated results of operations because we recorded Universal Orlando as an equity method investment for the period January 29, 2011 through June 30, 2011.
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Consolidated Other Income (Expense) Items
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Three Months Ended June 30 |
Six Months Ended June 30 |
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| (in millions) | 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||
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Interest expense |
$ | (625 | ) | $ | (621 | ) | $ | (1,265 | ) | $ | (1,226 | ) | ||||
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Investment income (loss), net |
8 | 61 | 100 | 150 | ||||||||||||
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Equity in net income (losses) of investees, net |
29 | 37 | 32 | — | ||||||||||||
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Other income (expense), net |
(47 | ) | (34 | ) | (63 | ) | (70 | ) | ||||||||
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Total |
$ | (635 | ) | $ | (557 | ) | $ | (1,196 | ) | $ | (1,146 | ) | ||||
Interest Expense
Interest expense remained flat for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. Interest expense increased for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 primarily due to interest expense related to the consolidation of NBCUniversal and Universal Orlando, which was partially offset by a decrease in our outstanding debt.
Investment Income (Loss), Net
The components of investment income (loss), net for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 are presented in a table in Note 4 to our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Consolidated Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 reflects an effective income tax rate that differs from the federal statutory rate primarily due to state income taxes, interest on uncertain tax positions, the partnership structure of NBCUniversal, foreign income taxes and, in 2011, the $137 million net impact of certain changes in state tax laws. We expect our 2012 annual effective tax rate to be in the lower end of the range of 35% to 40%.
Consolidated Net (Income) Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
The changes in net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same periods in 2011 were primarily due to GE’s allocated share of the changes in earnings of NBCUniversal.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our businesses generate significant cash flows from operating activities. We believe that we will be able to continue to meet our current and long-term liquidity and capital requirements, including fixed charges, as well as potential future redemptions of GE’s noncontrolling equity interest in NBCUniversal, through our cash flows from operating activities, existing cash, cash equivalents and investments, available borrowings under our existing credit facilities, and our ability to obtain future external financing.
We anticipate that we will continue to use a substantial portion of our cash flows to meet our debt repayment obligations, to fund our capital expenditures, to invest in business opportunities and to return capital to shareholders. The cash flows generated from our Cable Communications segment and other businesses are used to invest in their respective core businesses and to return capital to shareholders. The cash flows generated from NBCUniversal are used to invest in its core businesses and to fund potential future redemptions of GE’s noncontrolling interest in NBCUniversal.
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Operating Activities
Components of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
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Six Months Ended
June 30 |
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| (in millions) | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||
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Operating income |
$ | 5,837 | $ | 5,162 | ||||
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Depreciation and amortization |
3,855 | 3,705 | ||||||
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Operating income before depreciation and amortization |
9,692 | 8,867 | ||||||
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Noncash share-based compensation |
189 | 174 | ||||||
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities |
41 | (421 | ) | |||||
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Cash basis operating income |
9,922 | 8,620 | ||||||
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Payments of interest |
(1,158 | ) | (1,197 | ) | ||||
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Payments of income taxes |
(1,022 | ) | (570 | ) | ||||
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Proceeds from investments and other |
152 | 143 | ||||||
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Excess tax benefits under share-based compensation |
(79 | ) | (40 | ) | ||||
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
$ | 7,815 | $ | 6,956 | ||||
The changes in operating assets and liabilities for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 primarily relate to the timing of payments of operating items, including payroll and participations and residuals, and a decrease in film and television costs.
The decrease in interest payments for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 was primarily due to the repayment and redemption of certain of our debt obligations.
The increase in income tax payments for the six months ended June 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 was primarily due to federal tax payments made in 2012 that related to 2011 and the net impact in 2011 of the economic stimulus legislation.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2012 consisted primarily of capital expenditures and cash paid for intangible assets.
In the second half of 2012, NBCUniversal expects to receive $3 billion in cash proceeds related to the redemption of NBCUniversal’s 15.8% equity interest in A&E Television Networks. Under certain limited circumstances, the proceeds will be paid in cash and in the form of a senior note issued by A&E Television Networks. A portion of the proceeds will be used to meet our and GE’s obligation to pay taxes associated with the transaction. NBCUniversal will not receive dividends from A&E Television Networks following the close of the transaction. During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, NBCUniversal received $102 million and $90 million, respectively, in dividends from A&E Television Networks, which were included in net cash provided by operating activities.
Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2012 consisted primarily of repayments of debt, repurchases of our common stock, dividend payments and repayments of our short-term borrowings.
In July 2012, we repaid $202 million principal amount of our 10.625% senior subordinated debentures due 2012 and redeemed $575 million principal amount of our 6.625% senior notes due 2056.
In July 2012, we issued $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 3.125% senior notes due 2022 and $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.650% senior notes due 2042. A portion of the proceeds from this offering were used to fund the repayment of the 10.625% senior subordinated debentures and the redemption of the 6.625% senior notes in July 2012.
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We have made, and may from time to time in the future make, optional repayments on our debt obligations, which may include repurchases of our outstanding public notes and debentures, depending on various factors, such as market conditions.
Available Borrowings Under Credit Facilities
We maintain significant availability under our lines of credit and our commercial paper programs to meet our short-term liquidity requirements. In June 2012, Comcast and Comcast Cable Communications, LLC entered into a new $6.25 billion revolving credit facility due June 2017 with a syndicate of banks that may be used for general corporate purposes. The new revolving credit facility replaced our prior $6.8 billion revolving credit facility, which was terminated in connection with the execution of the new revolving credit facility. The interest rate on the new facility consists of a base rate plus a borrowing margin that is determined based on Comcast’s credit rating. As of June 30, 2012, the borrowing margin for LIBOR-based borrowings was 1.125%. The terms of the new revolving credit facility’s financial covenants and guarantees are substantially the same as those under the prior revolving credit facility. As of June 30, 2012, $5.8 billion was available under the new revolving credit facility and $1.4 billion was available under NBCUniversal’s revolving credit facility.
Share Repurchases and Dividends
In February 2012, our Board of Directors approved a $6.5 billion share repurchase authorization that does not have an expiration date. Under this authorization, we may repurchase shares in the open market or in private transactions. We intend to repurchase $3.0 billion during 2012, subject to market conditions. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, we repurchased 52 million shares of our Class A Special common stock for $1.5 billion.
In February 2012, our Board of Directors approved an increase to our dividend of 44% to $0.65 per share on an annualized basis. In February and May 2012, our Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.1625 per share as part of our planned annual dividend of $0.65. We expect to continue to pay quarterly dividends, although each dividend is subject to approval by our Board of Directors.
Quarterly Dividends Declared
| (in millions) | Amount |
Month of
Payment |
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|
Three months ended March 31, 2012 |
$ | 439 | April | |||||
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Three months ended June 30, 2012 |
$ | 435 | July | |||||
Critical Accounting Judgments and Estimates
The preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and the related disclosure of contingent liabilities. We base our judgments on our historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making estimates about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
For a more complete discussion of the accounting judgments and estimates that we have identified as critical in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements, please refer to our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We have evaluated the information required under this item that was disclosed in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K and there have been no significant changes to this information.
Conclusions regarding disclosure controls and procedures
Our principal executive and principal financial officers, after evaluating the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of
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1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report, have concluded that, based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by paragraph (b) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Changes in internal control over financial reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Refer to Note 14 to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a discussion of recent developments related to our legal proceedings.
There have been no significant changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in Item 1A of our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The table below summarizes our Class A Special common stock repurchases under our Board-authorized share repurchase program during the three months ended June 30, 2012.
Purchase of Equity Securities
| Period |
Total
Number of Shares Purchased |
Average
Price Per Share |
Total
Number of
Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Authorization |
Total Dollar
Amount Purchased Under the Authorization |
Maximum Dollar
Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Authorization (a) |
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April 1-30, 2012 |
— | $ | — | — | $ | — | $ | 5,750,000,000 | ||||||||||||
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May 1-31, 2012 |
12,902,467 | $ | 29.06 | 12,902,467 | $ | 375,000,000 | $ | 5,375,000,000 | ||||||||||||
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June 1-30, 2012 |
13,389,469 | $ | 29.23 | 12,852,266 | $ | 375,000,000 | $ | 5,000,000,000 | ||||||||||||
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Total |
26,291,936 | $ | 29.15 | 25,754,733 | $ | 750,000,000 | $ | 5,000,000,000 | ||||||||||||
| (a) |
In February 2012, our Board of Directors approved a $6.5 billion share repurchase authorization that does not have an expiration date. Under this authorization, we may repurchase shares in the open market or in private transactions. We intend to repurchase $3.0 billion during 2012, subject to market conditions. |
The total number of Class A Special common stock shares repurchased during the three months ended June 30, 2012 includes 537,203 shares received in the administration of employee share-based compensation plans.
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10.1 |
Credit Agreement dated as of June 6, 2012 among Comcast Corporation, Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, the Financial Institutions party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent and Issuing Lender, Citibank, N.A., as Syndication Agent, and Morgan Stanley Mufg Loan Partners, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Documentation Agents. |
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10.2* |
Comcast Corporation 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended and restated effective May 30, 2012. |
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10.3* |
Comcast Corporation 2002 Restricted Stock Plan, as amended and restated effective May 30, 2012. |
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10.4* |
Comcast Corporation 2002 Non-Employee Director Compensation Plan, as amended and restated effective May 30, 2012. |
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10.5* |
Comcast Corporation 2002 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to our Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on April 20, 2012). |
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10.6* |
Comcast-NBCUniversal 2011 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix B to our Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on April 20, 2012). |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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The following financial statements from Comcast Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 1, 2012, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet; (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income; (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income; (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows; (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity; and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. |
| * |
Constitutes a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement. |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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COMCAST CORPORATION |
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| By: |
/S/ LAWRENCE J. SALVA |
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Lawrence J. Salva Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer) |
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Date: August 1, 2012
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