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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31,June 30, 2013
OR
o 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 333-184501
QVC, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
State of Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
23-2414041
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
  
1200 Wilson Drive
West Chester, Pennsylvania
(Address of principal executive offices)
19380
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (484) 701-1000
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o
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 (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No o
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 the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer x
(do not check if
smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company o
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x
None of the voting stock of the registrant is held by a non-affiliate of the registrant. There is no publicly traded market for any class of voting stock of the registrant. There is one holder of record of our equity, Liberty QVC Holdings, LLC, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Liberty Interactive Corporation.
 





QVC, Inc.
2013 QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10‑Q



Table of Contents

   
 Part IPage
   
Item 1I-1
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 I-2
 I-3
 I-4
 I-5
 I-6
Item 2I-24I-27
Item 3I-33I-37
Item 4I-34I-37
   
 Part II 
Item 6II-1
 II-2
 II-3







QVC, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 31,
December 31,
June 30,
December 31,
2013
2012
2013
2012
(in millions)(unaudited)
 (unaudited)
 
Assets

  
Current assets:

  
Cash and cash equivalents$439
540
$416
540
Restricted cash15
15
15
15
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $75 million at March 31, 2013 and $74 million at December 31, 2012775
1,055
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $75 million at June 30, 2013 and $74 million at December 31, 2012702
1,055
Inventories935
909
951
909
Deferred income taxes155
151
159
151
Prepaid expenses50
53
61
53
Total current assets2,369
2,723
2,304
2,723
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $857 million at March 31, 2013 and $866 million at December 31, 20121,084
1,131
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $884 million at June 30, 2013 and $866 million at December 31, 20121,061
1,131
Cable and satellite television distribution rights, net722
764
679
764
Goodwill5,179
5,234
5,170
5,234
Other intangible assets, net3,461
3,509
3,421
3,509
Other noncurrent assets83
77
75
77
Total assets$12,898
13,438
$12,710
13,438
Liabilities and equity

  
Current liabilities:

  
Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations$11
12
$11
12
Accounts payable-trade422
566
444
566
Accrued liabilities754
955
691
955
Total current liabilities1,187
1,533
1,146
1,533
Long-term portion of debt and capital lease obligations3,585
3,465
3,870
3,465
Deferred compensation11
12
14
12
Deferred income taxes1,367
1,410
1,347
1,410
Other long-term liabilities158
184
150
184
Total liabilities6,308
6,604
6,527
6,604
Equity:

  
QVC, Inc. shareholder's equity:

  
Common stock, $0.01 par value



Additional paid-in capital6,676
6,665
6,685
6,665
Accumulated deficit(312)(161)(725)(161)
Accumulated other comprehensive income108
186
98
186
Total QVC, Inc. shareholder's equity6,472
6,690
6,058
6,690
Noncontrolling interest118
144
125
144
Total equity6,590
6,834
6,183
6,834
Total liabilities and equity$12,898
13,438
$12,710
13,438

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

I-1


QVC, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
Three months ended March 31, Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, 
(in millions)2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012
Net revenue$1,974
1,932
$1,961
1,974
3,935
3,906
Cost of goods sold1,252
1,230
1,227
1,234
2,479
2,464
Gross profit722
702
734
740
1,456
1,442
Operating expenses:



Operating173
175
171
176
344
351
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation155
142
138
134
293
276
Depreciation30
31
33
33
63
64
Amortization of intangible assets104
96
107
96
211
192

462
444
449
439
911
883
Operating income260
258
285
301
545
559
Other income (expense):

Equity in earnings of investee1

Gain on financial instruments12
11
Other (expense) income:

Equity in losses of investee(2)
(1)
Gains on financial instruments3
13
15
24
Interest expense(63)(55)(50)(57)(113)(111)
Interest income
1
Foreign currency (loss) gain(1)6
Foreign currency loss
(8)(1)(2)
Loss on extinguishment of debt(41)
(16)
(57)

(92)(37)(65)(52)(157)(89)
Income before income taxes168
221
220
249
388
470
Income tax expense(62)(82)(81)(92)(143)(174)
Net income106
139
139
157
245
296
Less net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest(12)(14)(13)(15)(25)(29)
Net income attributable to QVC, Inc. shareholder$94
125
$126
142
220
267


See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

I-2


QVC, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(unaudited)
Three months ended March 31, Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, 
(in millions)2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012
Net income$106
139
$139
157
245
296
Foreign currency translation adjustments(91)13
(16)(49)(107)(36)
Total comprehensive income15
152
123
108
138
260
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest1
(4)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest(7)(19)(6)(23)
Comprehensive income attributable to QVC, Inc. shareholder$16
148
$116
89
132
237


See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

I-3


QVC, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
Three months ended March 31, Six months ended June 30, 
(in millions)2013
2012
2013
2012
Operating activities:    
Net income$106
139
$245
296
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

  
Equity in earnings of investee(1)
Equity in losses of investee1

Deferred income taxes(22)(26)(52)(64)
Foreign currency loss (gain)1
(6)
Foreign currency loss1
2
Depreciation30
31
63
64
Amortization of intangible assets104
96
211
192
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps and noncash interest(10)(9)
Change in fair value of financial instruments and noncash interest(11)(20)
Loss on extinguishment of debt41

57

Stock-based compensation10
5
19
13
Change in other long-term liabilities4
10
2
12
Effects of changes in working capital items(88)161
(94)148
Net cash provided by operating activities175
401
442
643
Investing activities:    
Capital expenditures, net(33)(45)(75)(101)
Expenditures for cable and satellite television distribution rights, net(25)(2)(26)(2)
Cash paid for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash received
(16)
Cash paid for joint ventures and acquisitions of businesses, net of cash received
(27)
Decrease in restricted cash
2
Changes in other noncurrent assets(4)
1
1
Net cash used in investing activities(62)(63)(100)(127)
Financing activities:    
Principal payments of debt and capital lease obligations(1,168)(319)(1,695)(779)
Principal borrowings of debt from senior secured credit facility240
275
1,053
648
Proceeds from issuance of senior secured notes1,050

Proceeds from issuance of senior secured notes, net of original issue discount1,050

Payment of debt origination fees(14)
(16)
Payment of bond premium fees(33)
(46)
Other financing activities4

7

Dividends paid to Liberty, net(244)(238)(765)(458)
Dividend paid to noncontrolling interest(25)(29)(25)(29)
Net cash used in financing activities(190)(311)(437)(618)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(24)(9)(29)(12)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(101)18
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(124)(114)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period540
560
540
560
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$439
578
$416
446
Effects of changes in working capital items:    
Decrease in accounts receivable$274
308
$346
374
Increase in inventories(36)(50)(51)(19)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses(2)3
Increase in prepaid expenses(11)(4)
Decrease in accounts payable‑trade(130)(48)(104)(86)
Decrease in accrued liabilities and other(194)(52)(274)(117)
Effects of changes in working capital items$(88)161
$(94)148

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

I-4


QVC, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity
(unaudited)
Common stock Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Accumulated other
comprehensive income

Noncontrolling interest
Total equity
Common stock Additional paid-in capital
Accumulated deficit
Accumulated other
comprehensive income

Noncontrolling interest
Total equity
(in millions, except share data)Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Balance, December 31, 20121
$
6,665
(161)186
144
6,834
1
$
6,665
(161)186
144
6,834
Net income


94

12
106



220

25
245
Foreign currency translation adjustments



(78)(13)(91)



(88)(19)(107)
Dividend paid to Liberty and other

(3)(245)
(25)(273)

(6)(784)
(25)(815)
Tax benefit resulting from exercise of employee stock options

4



4


7



7
Stock‑based compensation

10



10


19



19
Balance, March 31, 20131
$
6,676
(312)108
118
6,590
Balance, June 30, 20131
$
6,685
(725)98
125
6,183

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

I-5


QVC, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(unaudited)
(1) Basis of Presentation
QVC, Inc. (unless otherwise indicated or required by the context, the terms "we," "our," "us," the "Company" and "QVC" refer to QVC, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries) is a retailer of a wide range of consumer products, which are marketed and sold primarily by merchandise‑focused televised shopping programs, the internet and mobile applications. In the United States, QVC's live programming is distributed via its nationally televised shopping program 24 hours a day, 364 days per year ("QVC-U.S."). Internationally, QVC's program services are based in Japan ("QVC-Japan"), Germany ("QVC-Germany"), the United Kingdom ("QVC-U.K.") and Italy ("QVC-Italy"). QVC-Japan distributes live programming 24 hours a day, QVC-Germany distributes its program 24 hours a day with 23 hours of live programming and QVC-U.K. distributes its program 24 hours a day with 17 hours of live programming. QVC-Italy distributes programming live for 17 hours a day on satellite and digital terrestrial television and an additional seven hours a day of recorded programming on satellite and seven hours a day of general interest programming on digital terrestrial television.
On July 4, 2012, QVC entered into a joint venture with China Broadcasting Corporation, a limited liability company owned by China National Radio (''CNR''), for a 49% interest in a CNR subsidiary, CNR Home Shopping Co., Ltd. (''CNRS''). CNRS is distributing live programming for 12 hours a day and recorded programming for 12 hours a day. This joint venture is being accounted for as an equity method investment recorded as equity in earningslosses of investee in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
The Company has a venture with Mitsui & Co. LTD ("Mitsui") for a television and multimedia retailing service in Japan. QVC-Japan is owned 60% by the Company and 40% by Mitsui. The Company and Mitsui share in all profits and losses based on their respective ownership interests. During the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 and 2012, QVC-Japan paid dividends to Mitsui of $25 million and $29 million, respectively.
We are an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Interactive Corporation ("Liberty") (Nasdaq: LINTA, LINTB, LVNTA and LINTB)LVNTB), which owns interests in a broad range of digital commerce businesses. We are attributed to the Liberty Interactive tracking stock, which tracks the assets and liabilities of Liberty's Interactive Group (the "Interactive Group"). The Interactive Group does not represent a separate legal entity; rather, it represents those businesses, assets and liabilities that are attributed to that group. Liberty attributes to its Interactive Group those businesses primarily focused on digital commerce. Liberty also attributes to its Interactive Group its 37% ownership interest in HSN, Inc., one of our two closest televised shopping competitors.
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority‑owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions were eliminated in consolidation.
The accompanying (a) condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2012, which has been derived from audited financial statements, and (b) the interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP") for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X as promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results for such periods have been included. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in QVC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

I-6

QVC, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates include, but are not limited to, sales returns, uncollectible receivables, inventory obsolescence, depreciable lives of fixed assets, internally‑developed software, valuation of acquired intangible assets and goodwill, income taxes and stock‑based compensation.
In February 2013, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASUAccounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2013-02, which amends ASCAccounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 220, Comprehensive Income and requires that companies present information about reclassification adjustments from accumulated other comprehensive income in their interim and annual financial statements. The standard requires that companies present either in a single note, or parenthetically on the face of the financial statements, the effect of significant amounts reclassified from each component of accumulated other comprehensive income based on its source and the income statement line items affected by the reclassification. If a component is not required to be reclassified to net income in its entirety, companies will instead cross reference to the related footnote for additional information. QVC adopted this guidance as of January 1, 2013, and adoption did not have an impact on the QVC's condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with current period presentation.
(2) Cable and Satellite Television Distribution Rights, Net
Cable and satellite television distribution rights consisted of the following:
March 31,
December 31,
June 30,
December 31,
(in millions)2013
2012
2013
2012
Cable and satellite television distribution rights$2,276
2,304
$2,276
2,304
Less accumulated amortization(1,554)(1,540)(1,597)(1,540)
Cable and satellite television distribution rights, net$722
764
$679
764
The Company recorded amortizationAmortization expense offor cable and satellite television distribution rights was $4244 million and $4140 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, related torespectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, amortization expense for cable and satellite television distribution rights.rights was $86 million and $81 million, respectively.
As of March 31,June 30, 2013, related amortization expense for each of the next five years ended December 31 was as follows (in millions):
Remainder of 2013$130
$87
2014168
168
2015162
162
2016161
161
2017111
111
(3) Goodwill
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows:
(in millions)QVC-U.S.
QVC-U.K.
QVC-Germany
QVC-Japan
QVC-Italy
Total
QVC-U.S.
QVC-Japan
QVC-Germany
QVC-U.K.
QVC-Italy
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2012$4,190
212
334
349
149
5,234
$4,190
349
334
212
149
5,234
Exchange rate fluctuations
(14)(9)(28)(4)(55)
(44)(4)(14)(2)(64)
Balance as of March 31, 2013$4,190
198
325
321
145
5,179
Balance as of June 30, 2013$4,190
305
330
198
147
5,170

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QVC, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)

(4) Other Intangible Assets, Net
Other intangible assets consisted of the following:
March 31, December 31, 
2013 2012 June 30, 2013 December 31, 2012 
(in millions)Gross
cost

Accumulated
amortization

Gross
cost

Accumulated
amortization

Gross
cost

Accumulated
amortization

Gross
cost

Accumulated
amortization

Purchased and internally developed software$554
(340)575
(352)$574
(355)575
(352)
Affiliate and customer relationships2,435
(1,661)2,445
(1,624)2,438
(1,706)2,445
(1,624)
Debt origination fees62
(18)54
(18)52
(10)54
(18)
Trademarks (indefinite life)2,429

2,429

2,428

2,429


$5,480
(2,019)5,503
(1,994)$5,492
(2,071)5,503
(1,994)
The Company recorded amortizationAmortization expense offor other intangible assets was $6263 million and $5556 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, related torespectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, amortization expense for other intangible assets.assets was $125 million and $111 million, respectively.
As of March 31,June 30, 2013, the related amortization expense and interest expense for each of the next five years ended December 31 was as follows (in millions):
Remainder of 2013$205
$139
2014261
268
2015237
244
2016185
196
2017120
121
(5) Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities consisted of the following:
March 31,
December 31,
June 30,
December 31,
(in millions)2013
2012
2013
2012
Accounts payable non-trade$195
264
$202
264
Accrued compensation and benefits93
100
95
100
Income taxes95
154
Deferred revenue79
85
Allowance for sales returns69
92
73
92
Deferred revenue67
85
Accrued interest67
50
49
50
Liability for consigned goods sold57
56
48
56
Income taxes40
154
Sales and other taxes40
62
39
62
Other71
92
66
92
$754
955
$691
955

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QVC, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)

(6) Long-Term Debt and Interest Rate Swap Arrangements
Long-term debt consisted of the following:
March 31,
December 31,
June 30,
December 31,
(in millions)2013
2012
2013
2012
7.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2017$376
500
$
500
7.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2019, net of original issue discount760
988
760
988
7.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2020500
500
500
500
5.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2022500
500
500
500
4.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2023, net of original issue discount750

750

5.95% Senior Secured Notes due 2043, net of original issue discount300

300

Senior secured credit facility328
903
990
903
Capital lease obligations82
86
81
86
Total debt3,596
3,477
3,881
3,477
Less current portion(11)(12)(11)(12)
Long-term portion of debt and capital lease obligations$3,585
3,465
$3,870
3,465
Senior Secured Credit Facility
On March 1, 2013, we amended and restated our senior secured credit facility, which provides for a $2.0 billion revolving credit facility with a $250 million sub-limit for standby letters of credit and $1.0 billion of uncommitted incremental revolving loan commitments or incremental term loans. QVC may elect that the loans extended under the senior secured credit facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the ABR Rate or LIBOR, as each is defined in the senior secured credit facility agreement, plus a margin of 0.25% to 2.00% depending on various factors. Each loan may be prepaid at any time and from time to time without penalty other than customary breakage costs. Any amounts prepaid on the revolving credit facility may be reborrowed. Payment of loans may be accelerated following certain customary events of default. The senior secured credit facility is a multi-currency facility. The senior secured credit facility is secured by the stock of QVC. QVCWe had $1.71.0 billion available under the terms of the senior secured credit facility at March 31,June 30, 2013. The interest rate on the senior secured credit facility was 1.7% at March 31,June 30, 2013.
The purpose of the amendment was to, among other things, extend the maturity of our senior secured credit facility to March 1, 2018 and lower the interest rate on borrowings.
The senior secured credit facility contains certain affirmative and negative covenants, including certain restrictions with respect to, among other things: incurring additional indebtedness; creating liens on property or assets; making certain loans or investments; selling or disposing of assets; paying certain dividends and other restricted payments; dissolving, consolidating or merging; entering into certain transactions with affiliates; entering into sale or leaseback transactions; restricting subsidiary distributions; and limiting QVC's ratio of consolidated total debt to consolidated Adjusted OIBDA.
Senior Secured Notes
On March 4, 2013, QVC announced the commencement of cash tender offers (the "Offers") for any and all of its outstanding $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 and up to $250 million in aggregate principal amount of its 7.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2019. On March 18, 2013, $124 million of the 7.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 were tendered pursuant to the Offers, whereby holders of the 7.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 received consideration of $1,039.40 for each $1,000 principal amount of tendered 7.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2017. On March 18, 2013, $231 million of the 7.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 were tendered pursuant to the Offers, whereby holders of the 7.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 received consideration of $1,120 for each $1,000 principal amount of tendered 7.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2019.
On April 17, 2013, QVC completed the redemption of the remaining $376 million principal amount of its 7.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2017, using a combinationwhereby holders received consideration of borrowings on the senior secured credit facility and cash on hand.$1,035.63 for each $1,000 principal amount of tendered 7.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2017.

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QVC, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)

On March 18, 2013, QVC issued $750 million principal amount of 4.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2023 at an issue price of 99.968% and issued $300 million principal amount of 5.95% Senior Secured Notes due 2043 at an issue price of 99.973%. These notes are secured by the stock of QVC, pari passu with the senior secured credit facility and QVC's existing notes. Interest is payable semi-annually.
The net proceeds from the issuance of these instruments were used to reduce the outstanding principal under QVC's existing 7.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2017, the 7.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 and the senior secured credit facility, as well as for general corporate purposes.
Additionally, as a result of these refinancing transactions, in the first quarter, we incurred an extinguishment loss of $4157 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, recorded as loss on extinguishment of debt in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Interest Rate Swap Arrangements
In March 2013, QVC's notional interest rate swaps of $3.1 billion expired. These swap arrangements did not qualify as cash flow hedges under U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of the swaps were reflected in gain on financial instruments in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. We recorded a $12 million and an $11 million gain on financial instruments for three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
At December 31, 2012, the fair value of the swap instruments was a net liability position of $12 million, of which $13 million was included in accrued liabilities, offset by $1 million included in prepaid expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Other Debt Related Information
QVC was in compliance with all of its debt covenants at March 31,June 30, 2013.
During the quarter, there were no significant changes to QVC's debt credit ratings.
The weighted average rate applicable to all of the outstanding debt (excluding capital leases) was 5.8%4.9% as of March 31,June 30, 2013.
(7) Leases and Transponder Service Arrangements
Future minimum payments under noncancelable operating leases and capital transponder leases with initial terms of one year or more at March 31,June 30, 2013 consisted of the following:
(in millions)Capital transponders
Operating leases
Capital transponders
Operating leases
Remainder of 2013$11
16
$7
12
201411
15
12
16
201511
12
11
14
201610
8
10
10
201710
7
10
9
Thereafter38
96
38
101
Total$91
154
$88
162
The Company has entered into ten separate agreements with transponder suppliers to transmit its signals in the U.S., Germany and the U.K. via various satellites at an aggregate monthly cost of $1 million. Depreciation expense related to the transponders was $43 million and $43 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, depreciation expense related to the transponders was $6 million and $7 million, respectively. Total future minimum capital lease payments of $9188 million include $97 million of imputed interest. Our transponder service agreement for our U.S. transponders expires at the earlier of the end of the lives of the satellites or the service agreement, which are currently estimated to be 2020.either 2019 or 2020, respectively. Our transponder service agreements for our international transponders expire between 2013 and 2022.

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QVC, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)

Expenses for operating leases, principally for data processing equipment and facilities and for satellite uplink service agreements, amounted to $86 million and $710 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, expenses for operating leases were $14 million and $17 million, respectively.

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QVC, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)

(8) Income Taxes
The Company calculates its interim income tax provision by applying its best estimate of the annual expected effective tax rate to its ordinary year-to-date income or loss. The tax or benefit related to significant, unusual or extraordinary items that will be separately reported or reported net of their related tax effect are individually computed and recognized in the interim period in which those items occur.
The computation of the annual estimated effective tax rate at each interim period requires certain estimates and significant judgment including, but not limited to, the expected operating income for the year, projections of the proportion of income earned and taxed in foreign jurisdictions, permanent and temporary differences as a result of differences between amounts measured and recognized in accordance with tax laws and financial accounting standards, and the likelihood of recovering deferred tax assets. The accounting estimates used to compute the provision for income taxes may change as new events occur, additional information is obtained or as the tax environment changes. To the extent that the estimated annual effective tax rate changes during a quarter, the effect of the change on the prior quarters is included in the tax expense for the current quarter.
For the three month periodmonths ended March 31,June 30, 2013, the Company recorded a tax provision of $6281 million, which represented an effective tax rate of 36.9%36.8%. For the three month periodsix months ended March 31, 2012June 30, 2013, the Company recorded a tax provision of $82143 million, which represented an effective tax rate of 37.1%36.9%. These rates differ from the U.S. federal income tax rate of 35.0% due primarily to state tax expense.
The Company's tax years 2013 and 2012 are currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”).Service. The Company files Federal tax returns on a consolidated basis with its parent company, Liberty. The Company, or one of its subsidiaries, files income tax returns in various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of March 31,June 30, 2013, the Company, or one of its subsidiaries, was under examination in California, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, New York City North Carolina and Pennsylvania, as well as in Japan, Germany and the U.K.
The amounts of the tax-related balances due tofrom (to) Liberty at March 31,June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were $561 million and $70(70) million, respectively, and were included in accrued liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
The Company entered into a Tax Liability Allocation and Indemnification Agreement (the “Agreement”), dated April 26, 2004, with Liberty Interactive LLC.Liberty. The Agreement establishes the methodology for the calculation and payment of income taxes in connection with the consolidation of the Company with Liberty for income tax purposes. Generally, the Agreement provides that the Company will pay Liberty Interactive LLC an amount equal to the tax liability, if any, that it would have if it were to file as a consolidated group separate and apart from Liberty, with exceptions for the treatment and timing of certain items, including but not limited to deferred intercompany transactions, credits, and net operating and capital losses. To the extent that the separate company tax expense is different from the payment terms of the Agreement, the difference is recorded as either a dividend or capital contribution.
(9) Commitments and Contingencies
The Company has contingent liabilities related to legal and tax proceedings and other matters arising in the ordinary course of business. Although it is reasonably possible the Company may incur losses upon conclusion of such matters, an estimate of any loss or range of loss cannot be made. In the opinion of management, it is expected that the amounts, if any, which may be required to satisfy such contingencies will not be material in relation to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

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QVC, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)

Network and information systems, including the internet and telecommunication systems, third party delivery services and other technologies are critical to our business activities. Substantially all our customer orders, fulfillment and delivery services are dependent upon the use of network and information systems, including the use of third party telecommunication and delivery service providers. If information systems including the internet or telecommunication services are disrupted, or if the third party delivery services experience a disruption in their transportation delivery services, we could face a significant disruption in fulfilling our customer orders and shipment of our products. We have active disaster recovery programs in place to help mitigate risks associated with these critical business activities.

I-11

QVC, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)

(10) Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value
For assets and liabilities required to be reported or disclosed at fair value, U.S. GAAP provides a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. Level 1 inputs are quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date. Level 2 inputs are inputs, other than quoted market prices included within Level 1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
The Company's assets and liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value were as follows:


Fair value measurements
at March 31, 2013 using
 
Fair value measurements
at June 30, 2013 using
 
(in millions)Total
Quoted prices
in active
markets for
identical
assets
(Level 1)

Significant
other
observable
inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)

Total
Quoted prices
in active
markets for
identical
assets
(Level 1)

Significant
other
observable
inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)

Current assets:



Cash equivalents$314
314


$325
325


Long-term liabilities:



Debt (note 6)3,703

3,703

3,843

3,843



Fair value measurements
at December 31, 2012 using
 
(in millions)Total
Quoted prices
in active
markets for
identical
assets
(Level 1)

Significant
other
observable
inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)

Curret assets:



Cash equivalents$424
424


Interest rate swap arrangements (note 6)1

1

Current liabilities:



Interest rate swap arrangements (note 6)13

13

Long-term liabilities







Debt (note 6)3,626

3,626

The majority of the Company's Level 2 financial assets and liabilities are debt instruments with quoted market prices that are not considered to be traded on “active markets,” as defined in U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, the financial instruments are reported in the foregoing tables as Level 2 fair value instruments.

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QVC, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)

U.S. GAAP requires the incorporation of a credit risk valuation adjustment in the Company's fair value measurements to estimate the impact of both its own nonperformance risk and the nonperformance risk of its counterparties. The Company estimates credit risk associated with its own and its counterparties' nonperformance primarily by using observable credit default swap rates for terms similar to those of the remaining life of the instrument, adjusted for any master netting arrangements or other factors that provide an estimate of nonperformance risk. These are Level 3 inputs. However, as the credit risk valuation adjustments were not significant, the Company reported its interest rate swaps as Level 2. The counterparties to the Company's interest rate swap arrangements were all major international financial institutions.


I-12

QVC, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)

(11) Information about QVC's Operating Segments
Each of the Company's operating segments are retailers of a wide range of consumer products, which are marketed and sold primarily by merchandise-focused televised-shopping programs as well as via the internet and mobile applications in certain markets. The Company has operations in the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom and Italy. As such, the Company has identified five reportable segments: the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom and Italy.
The Company evaluates performance and makes decisions about allocating resources to its operating segments based on financial measures such as net revenue, Adjusted OIBDA, gross margin, average sales price per unit, number of units shipped and revenue or sales per subscriber equivalent. The Company defines Adjusted OIBDA as revenue less cost of sales, operating expenses, and selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding stock-based compensation). The Company believes this measure is an important indicator of the operational strength and performance of its segments, including the ability to service debt and fund capital expenditures. In addition, this measure allows management to view operating results and perform analytical comparisons and benchmarking among our businesses and identify strategies to improve performance. This measure of performance excludes depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation, that are included in the measurement of operating income pursuant to U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, Adjusted OIBDA should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, operating income, net income, cash flow provided by operating activities and other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Performance measures
Three months ended March 31, Three months ended March 31, Three months ended June 30,  Six months ended June 30, 
2013 2012 2013 2012  2013 2012 
(in millions)Net
revenue

Adjusted
OIBDA

Net
revenue

Adjusted
OIBDA

Net
revenue

Adjusted
OIBDA

Net
revenue

Adjusted
OIBDA

 Net
revenue

Adjusted
OIBDA

Net
revenue

Adjusted
OIBDA

QVC-U.S.$1,297
291
1,240
270
$1,312
320
1,280
315
 2,609
611
2,520
585
QVC-Japan256
54
289
63
260
57
310
70
 516
111
599
133
QVC-Germany250
43
247
46
207
35
210
39
 457
78
457
85
QVC-U.K.140
19
140
20
153
26
156
21
 293
45
296
41
QVC-Italy31
(3)16
(9)29
(4)18
(7) 60
(7)34
(16)
Consolidated QVC$1,974
404
1,932
390
$1,961
434
1,974
438
 3,935
838
3,906
828
Net revenue amounts by product category are not available from our general purpose financial statements.
Other information
 Three months ended March 31, Three months ended March 31, 
 2013 2012 
(in millions)Depreciation
Amortization
Depreciation
Amortization
QVC-U.S.$13
88
13
80
QVC-Japan3
2
4
3
QVC-Germany8
9
9
8
QVC-U.K.4
3
3
3
QVC-Italy2
2
2
2
Consolidated QVC$30
104
31
96

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QVC, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)

Other information
March 31, December 31, Three months ended June 30,  Six months ended June 30, 
2013 2012 2013 2012  2013 2012 
(in millions)Total
assets

Capital
expenditures

Total
assets

Capital
expenditures

Depreciation
Amortization
Depreciation
Amortization
 Depreciation
Amortization
Depreciation
Amortization
QVC-U.S.$10,216
14
10,541
88
$14
91
13
82
 27
179
26
162
QVC-Japan819
11
969
105
5
2
4
2
 8
4
8
5
QVC-Germany1,043
5
1,064
25
8
9
8
8
 16
18
17
16
QVC-U.K.581
2
619
22
5
3
7
3
 9
6
10
6
QVC-Italy239
1
245
6
1
2
1
1
 3
4
3
3
Consolidated QVC$12,898
33
13,438
246
$33
107
33
96
 63
211
64
192
 June 30, 2013 December 31, 2012 
(in millions)Total
assets

Capital
expenditures

Total
assets

Capital
expenditures

QVC-U.S.$10,047
37
10,541
88
QVC-Japan789
13
969
105
QVC-Germany1,037
14
1,064
25
QVC-U.K.585
6
619
22
QVC-Italy252
5
245
6
Consolidated QVC$12,710
75
13,438
246
Long-lived assets, net of accumulated depreciation, by geographic area were as follows:
March 31,
December 31,
June 30,
December 31,
(in millions)2013
2012
2013
2012
QVC-U.S.$422
429
$417
429
QVC-Japan264
280
245
280
QVC-Germany235
247
238
247
QVC-U.K.119
128
116
128
QVC-Italy44
47
45
47
Consolidated QVC$1,084
1,131
$1,061
1,131
The following table provides a reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA to income before income taxes:
Three months ended March 31, Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, 
(in millions)2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012
Adjusted OIBDA$404
390
$434
438
838
828
Stock‑based compensation(10)(5)(9)(8)(19)(13)
Depreciation and amortization(134)(127)(140)(129)(274)(256)
Equity in earnings of investee1

Gain on financial instruments12
11
Equity in losses of investee(2)
(1)
Gains on financial instruments3
13
15
24
Interest expense(63)(55)(50)(57)(113)(111)
Interest income
1
Foreign currency (loss) gain(1)6
Foreign currency loss
(8)(1)(2)
Loss on extinguishment of debt(41)
(16)
(57)
Income before income taxes$168
221
$220
249
388
470

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QVC, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)

(12) Other Comprehensive Income
The change in the component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes ("AOCI"), is summarized as follows:
(in millions)Foreign currency translation adjustmentsAOCI
Balance at January 1, 2012$194
194
Other comprehensive income attributable to QVC, Inc. shareholder23
23
Balance at March 31, 2012217
217
   
Balance at January 1, 2013$186
186
Other comprehensive income attributable to QVC, Inc. shareholder(78)(78)
Balance at March 31, 2013108
108
(in millions)Foreign currency translation adjustments
AOCI
Balance at January 1, 2012$194
194
Other comprehensive loss attributable to QVC, Inc. shareholder(30)(30)
Balance at June 30, 2012164
164
   
Balance at January 1, 2013$186
186
Other comprehensive loss attributable to QVC, Inc. shareholder(88)(88)
Balance at June 30, 201398
98
The component of other comprehensive income is reflected in QVC's condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income, net of taxes. The following table summarizes the tax effects related to the component of other comprehensive income:
(in millions)Before-tax amountTax (expense) benefitNet-of-tax amount
Three months ended March 31, 2013:


Foreign currency translation adjustments$(116)25
(91)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(116)25
(91)
    
Three months ended March 31, 2012:


Foreign currency translation adjustments$17
(4)13
Other comprehensive income (loss)17
(4)13
(in millions)Before-tax amount
Tax (expense) benefit
Net-of-tax amount
Three months ended June 30, 2013:


Foreign currency translation adjustments$(13)(3)(16)
Other comprehensive loss(13)(3)(16)
    
Three months ended June 30, 2012:


Foreign currency translation adjustments$(65)16
(49)
Other comprehensive (loss) income(65)16
(49)
    
Six months ended June 30, 2013:


Foreign currency translation adjustments$(129)22
(107)
Other comprehensive (loss) income(129)22
(107)
    
Six months ended June 30, 2012:


Foreign currency translation adjustments$(48)12
(36)
Other comprehensive (loss) income(48)12
(36)
(13) Subsequent Events
On April 17, 2013, QVC completed the redemption of the remaining $376 million principal amount of its 7.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 using a combination of borrowings on the senior secured credit facility and cash on hand.
QVC declared and paid cash dividends to Liberty in the amount of $5083 million subsequent to March 31,June 30, 2013.


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QVC, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)

(14) Guarantor/Non-guarantor Subsidiary Financial Information
The following information contains the condensed consolidating financial statements for the Company, the parent on a stand-alone basis (QVC, Inc.), the combined subsidiary guarantors (Affiliate Relations Holdings, Inc.; Affiliate Investment, Inc.; AMI 2, Inc.; ER Marks, Inc.; QVC International LLC; QVC Rocky Mount, Inc. and QVC San Antonio, LLC) and the combined non-guarantor subsidiaries pursuant to Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X. Certain non-guarantor subsidiaries are majority owned by QVC International LLC, which is a guarantor subsidiary.
These condensed consolidating financial statements have been prepared from the Company’s financial information on the same basis of accounting as the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. The principal elimination entries relate to investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions, such as management fees, royalty revenue and expense and interest income and expense. Goodwill and other intangible assets have been allocated to the subsidiaries based on management’s estimates. Certain costs have been partially allocated to all of the subsidiaries of the Company.
The subsidiary guarantors are 100% owned by the Company. All guarantees are full and unconditional and are joint and several. There are no significant restrictions on the ability of the Company to obtain funds from its U.S. subsidiaries, including the guarantors, by dividend or loan. The Company has not presented separate notes and other disclosures concerning the subsidiary guarantors as the Company has determined that such material information is available in the notes to the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

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QVC, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)


Condensed consolidated balance sheets
March 31, 2013 
(in millions)Parent
issuer-
QVC, Inc.

Combined
subsidiary
guarantors

Combined
non-guarantor
subsidiaries

Eliminations
Consolidated-
QVC, Inc. and
subsidiaries

Assets
Current assets:




Cash and cash equivalents$3
168
268

439
Restricted cash13

2

15
Accounts receivable, net532

243

775
Inventories699

236

935
Deferred income taxes135

20

155
Prepaid expenses22

28

50
Total current assets1,404
168
797

2,369
Property, plant and equipment, net243
66
775

1,084
Cable and satellite television distribution rights, net
589
133

722
Goodwill4,169

1,010

5,179
Other intangible assets, net1,245
2,049
167

3,461
Other noncurrent assets16

67

83
Investments in subsidiaries3,599
1,750

(5,349)
Total assets$10,676
4,622
2,949
(5,349)12,898
Liabilities and equity
Current liabilities:




Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations$2

9

11
Accounts payable-trade210

212

422
Accrued liabilities264
95
395

754
Intercompany accounts (receivable) payable(368)(315)683


Total current liabilities108
(220)1,299

1,187
Long-term portion of debt and capital lease obligations3,527

58

3,585
Deferred compensation10

1

11
Deferred income taxes423
952
(8)
1,367
Other long-term liabilities136

22

158
Total liabilities4,204
732
1,372

6,308
Equity:




QVC, Inc. shareholder's equity6,472
3,890
1,459
(5,349)6,472
Noncontrolling interest

118

118
Total equity6,472
3,890
1,577
(5,349)6,590
Total liabilities and equity$10,676
4,622
2,949
(5,349)12,898

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QVC, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)


Condensed consolidated balance sheets
December 31, 2012 
June 30, 2013June 30, 2013 
(in millions)Parent
issuer-
QVC, Inc.

Combined
subsidiary
guarantors

Combined
non-guarantor
subsidiaries

Eliminations
Consolidated-
QVC, Inc. and
subsidiaries

Parent
issuer-
QVC, Inc.

Combined
subsidiary
guarantors

Combined
non-guarantor
subsidiaries

Eliminations
Consolidated-
QVC, Inc. and
subsidiaries

Assets
Current assets:



Cash and cash equivalents$75
165
300

540
$8
164
244

416
Restricted cash13

2

15
13

2

15
Accounts receivable, net747

308

1,055
460

242

702
Inventories691

218

909
687

264

951
Deferred income taxes131

20

151
137

22

159
Prepaid expenses19

34

53
21

40

61
Total current assets1,676
165
882

2,723
1,326
164
814

2,304
Property, plant and equipment, net247
67
817

1,131
242
64
755

1,061
Cable and satellite television distribution rights, net
618
146

764

554
125

679
Goodwill4,169

1,065

5,234
4,169

1,001

5,170
Other intangible assets, net1,280
2,049
180

3,509
1,206
2,049
166

3,421
Other noncurrent assets14

63

77
10

65

75
Investments in subsidiaries3,789
1,838

(5,627)
3,586
1,715

(5,301)
Total assets$11,175
4,737
3,153
(5,627)13,438
$10,539
4,546
2,926
(5,301)12,710
Liabilities and equity
Current liabilities:



Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations$2

10

12
$2

9

11
Accounts payable-trade324

242

566
236

208

444
Accrued liabilities402
106
447

955
232
45
414

691
Intercompany accounts (receivable) payable(226)(411)637


(364)(309)673


Total current liabilities502
(305)1,336

1,533
106
(264)1,304

1,146
Long-term portion of debt and capital lease obligations3,404

61

3,465
3,813

57

3,870
Deferred compensation11

1

12
13

1

14
Deferred income taxes431
964
15

1,410
417
944
(14)
1,347
Other long-term liabilities137
17
30

184
132

18

150
Total liabilities4,485
676
1,443

6,604
4,481
680
1,366

6,527
Equity:



QVC, Inc. shareholder's equity6,690
4,061
1,566
(5,627)6,690
6,058
3,866
1,435
(5,301)6,058
Noncontrolling interest

144

144


125

125
Total equity6,690
4,061
1,710
(5,627)6,834
6,058
3,866
1,560
(5,301)6,183
Total liabilities and equity$11,175
4,737
3,153
(5,627)13,438
$10,539
4,546
2,926
(5,301)12,710

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QVC, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)


Condensed consolidated statements of operationsbalance sheets
Three months ended March 31, 2013 
(in millions)Parent
issuer-
QVC, Inc.

Combined
subsidiary
guarantors

Combined
non-guarantor
subsidiaries

Eliminations
Consolidated-
QVC, Inc. and
subsidiaries

Net revenue$1,368
183
654
(231)1,974
Cost of goods sold854
25
434
(61)1,252
Gross profit514
158
220
(170)722
Operating expenses:




Operating45
46
82

173
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation235

90
(170)155
Depreciation10
1
19

30
Amortization of intangible assets51
34
19

104
Intercompany management expense (income)17
(4)(13)


358
77
197
(170)462
Operating income156
81
23

260
Other income (expense):




Equity in earnings of investee

1

1
Gain on financial instruments12



12
Interest expense(62)
(1)
(63)
Foreign currency (loss) gain(1)(1)1

(1)
Loss on extinguishment of debt(41)


(41)
Intercompany interest (expense) income(3)12
(9)


(95)11
(8)
(92)
Income before income taxes61
92
15

168
Income tax expense(10)(28)(24)
(62)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries, net of tax55
16

(71)
Net income (loss)106
80
(9)(71)106
Less net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest(12)
(12)12
(12)
Net income (loss) attributable to QVC, Inc. shareholder$94
80
(21)(59)94
December 31, 2012 
(in millions)Parent
issuer-
QVC, Inc.

Combined
subsidiary
guarantors

Combined
non-guarantor
subsidiaries

Eliminations
Consolidated-
QVC, Inc. and
subsidiaries

Assets
Current assets:




Cash and cash equivalents$75
165
300

540
Restricted cash13

2

15
Accounts receivable, net747

308

1,055
Inventories691

218

909
Deferred income taxes131

20

151
Prepaid expenses19

34

53
Total current assets1,676
165
882

2,723
Property, plant and equipment, net247
67
817

1,131
Cable and satellite television distribution rights, net
618
146

764
Goodwill4,169

1,065

5,234
Other intangible assets, net1,280
2,049
180

3,509
Other noncurrent assets14

63

77
Investments in subsidiaries3,789
1,838

(5,627)
Total assets$11,175
4,737
3,153
(5,627)13,438
Liabilities and equity
Current liabilities:




Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations$2

10

12
Accounts payable-trade324

242

566
Accrued liabilities402
106
447

955
Intercompany accounts (receivable) payable(226)(411)637


Total current liabilities502
(305)1,336

1,533
Long-term portion of debt and capital lease obligations3,404

61

3,465
Deferred compensation11

1

12
Deferred income taxes431
964
15

1,410
Other long-term liabilities137
17
30

184
Total liabilities4,485
676
1,443

6,604
Equity:




QVC, Inc. shareholder's equity6,690
4,061
1,566
(5,627)6,690
Noncontrolling interest

144

144
Total equity6,690
4,061
1,710
(5,627)6,834
Total liabilities and equity$11,175
4,737
3,153
(5,627)13,438

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QVC, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)


Condensed consolidated statements of operations
Three months ended March 31, 2012 
Three months ended June 30, 2013Three months ended June 30, 2013 
(in millions)Parent
issuer-
QVC, Inc.

Combined
subsidiary
guarantors

Combined
non-guarantor
subsidiaries

Eliminations
Consolidated-
QVC, Inc. and
subsidiaries

Parent
issuer-
QVC, Inc.

Combined
subsidiary
guarantors

Combined
non-guarantor
subsidiaries

Eliminations
Consolidated-
QVC, Inc. and
subsidiaries

Net revenue$1,310
172
672
(222)1,932
$1,384
182
623
(228)1,961
Cost of goods sold822
28
439
(59)1,230
836
23
427
(59)1,227
Gross profit488
144
233
(163)702
548
159
196
(169)734
Operating expenses:



Operating42
44
89

175
47
48
76

171
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation224
1
80
(163)142
227

80
(169)138
Depreciation9
1
21

31
9
2
22

33
Amortization of intangible assets48
32
16

96
51
36
20

107
Intercompany management (income) expense(4)3
1


Intercompany management expense (income)15
(4)(11)


319
81
207
(163)444
349
82
187
(169)449
Operating income169
63
26

258
199
77
9

285
Other income (expense):

Gain on financial instruments11



11
Interest expense(55)


(55)
Interest income

1

1
Other (expense) income:

Equity in losses of investee

(2)
(2)
Gains on financial instruments

3

3
Interest (expense) income(50)(1)1

(50)
Foreign currency (loss) gain(2)4
4

6
(1)
1


Loss on extinguishment of debt(16)


(16)
Intercompany interest (expense) income(3)13
(10)

(4)12
(8)


(49)17
(5)
(37)(71)11
(5)
(65)
Income before income taxes120
80
21

221
128
88
4

220
Income tax expense(34)(25)(23)
(82)(21)(32)(28)
(81)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries, net of tax53
12

(65)
32
11

(43)
Net income (loss)139
67
(2)(65)139
139
67
(24)(43)139
Less net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest(14)
(14)14
(14)(13)
(13)13
(13)
Net income (loss) attributable to QVC, Inc. shareholder$125
67
(16)(51)125
$126
67
(37)(30)126

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QVC, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)


Condensed consolidated statements of operations
Three months ended June 30, 2012 
(in millions)Parent
issuer-
QVC, Inc.

Combined
subsidiary
guarantors

Combined
non-guarantor
subsidiaries

Eliminations
Consolidated-
QVC, Inc. and
subsidiaries

Net revenue$1,352
182
670
(230)1,974
Cost of goods sold830
27
437
(60)1,234
Gross profit522
155
233
(170)740
Operating expenses:




Operating45
47
84

176
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation217

87
(170)134
Depreciation9
1
23

33
Amortization of intangible assets48
33
15

96
Intercompany management expense (income)44
(18)(26)


363
63
183
(170)439
Operating income159
92
50

301
Other income (expense):




Gains on financial instruments12

1

13
Interest expense(56)
(1)
(57)
Foreign currency loss(3)(5)

(8)
Intercompany interest (expense) income(3)12
(9)


(50)7
(9)
(52)
Income before income taxes109
99
41

249
Income tax expense(29)(29)(34)
(92)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries, net of tax77
17

(94)
Net income (loss)157
87
7
(94)157
Less net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest(15)
(15)15
(15)
Net income (loss) attributable to QVC, Inc. shareholder$142
87
(8)(79)142

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QVC, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)


Condensed consolidated statements of operations
Six months ended June 30, 2013 
(in millions)Parent
issuer-
QVC, Inc.

Combined
subsidiary
guarantors

Combined
non-guarantor
subsidiaries

Eliminations
Consolidated-
QVC, Inc. and
subsidiaries

Net revenue$2,752
365
1,277
(459)3,935
Cost of goods sold1,690
49
860
(120)2,479
Gross profit1,062
316
417
(339)1,456
Operating expenses:




Operating92
93
159

344
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation463

169
(339)293
Depreciation19
3
41

63
Amortization of intangible assets102
70
39

211
Intercompany management expense (income)32
(7)(25)


708
159
383
(339)911
Operating income354
157
34

545
Other income (expense):




Equity in losses of investee

(1)
(1)
Gains on financial instruments12

3

15
Interest expense(112)(1)

(113)
Foreign currency (loss) gain(2)(1)2

(1)
Loss on extinguishment of debt(57)


(57)
Intercompany interest (expense) income(7)25
(18)


(166)23
(14)
(157)
Income before income taxes188
180
20

388
Income tax expense(32)(60)(51)
(143)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries, net of tax89
26

(115)
Net income (loss)245
146
(31)(115)245
Less net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest(25)
(25)25
(25)
Net income (loss) attributable to QVC, Inc. shareholder$220
146
(56)(90)220

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QVC, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)


Condensed consolidated statements of operations
Six months ended June 30, 2012 
(in millions)Parent
issuer-
QVC, Inc.

Combined
subsidiary
guarantors

Combined
non-guarantor
subsidiaries

Eliminations
Consolidated-
QVC, Inc. and
subsidiaries

Net revenue$2,662
354
1,342
(452)3,906
Cost of goods sold1,653
54
876
(119)2,464
Gross profit1,009
300
466
(333)1,442
Operating expenses:




Operating88
92
171

351
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation440

169
(333)276
Depreciation17
2
45

64
Amortization of intangible assets96
65
31

192
Intercompany management expense (income)40
(15)(25)


681
144
391
(333)883
Operating income328
156
75

559
Other income (expense):




Gains on financial instruments24



24
Interest expense(111)


(111)
Foreign currency (loss) gain(5)
3

(2)
Intercompany interest (expense) income(6)25
(19)


(98)25
(16)
(89)
Income before income taxes230
181
59

470
Income tax expense(63)(54)(57)
(174)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries, net of tax129
34

(163)
Net income (loss)296
161
2
(163)296
Less net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest(29)
(29)29
(29)
Net income (loss) attributable to QVC, Inc. shareholder$267
161
(27)(134)267

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QVC, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)


Condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss)
Three months ended March 31, 2013 
Three months ended June 30, 2013Three months ended June 30, 2013 
(in millions)Subsidiary
issuer-
QVC, Inc.

Combined
subsidiary
guarantors

Combined
non-guarantor
subsidiaries

Eliminations
Consolidated-
QVC, Inc. and
subsidiaries

Subsidiary
issuer-
QVC, Inc.

Combined
subsidiary
guarantors

Combined
non-guarantor
subsidiaries

Eliminations
Consolidated-
QVC, Inc. and
subsidiaries

Net income (loss)$106
80
(9)(71)106
$139
67
(24)(43)139
Foreign currency translation adjustments(91)
(91)91
(91)(16)
(16)16
(16)
Total comprehensive income (loss)15
80
(100)20
15
123
67
(40)(27)123
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest1

1
(1)1
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest(7)
(7)7
(7)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to QVC, Inc. shareholder16
80
(99)19
16
116
67
(47)(20)116
Three months ended June 30, 2012 
(in millions)Subsidiary
issuer-
QVC, Inc.

Combined
subsidiary
guarantors

Combined
non-guarantor
subsidiaries

Eliminations
Consolidated-
QVC, Inc. and
subsidiaries

Net income (loss)$157
87
7
(94)157
Foreign currency translation adjustments(49)
(49)49
(49)
Total comprehensive income (loss)108
87
(42)(45)108
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest(19)
(19)19
(19)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to QVC, Inc. shareholder89
87
(61)(26)89

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QVC, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)


Condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss)
Three months ended March 31, 2012 
Six months ended June 30, 2013Six months ended June 30, 2013 
(in millions)Subsidiary
issuer-
QVC, Inc.

Combined
subsidiary
guarantors

Combined
non-guarantor
subsidiaries

Eliminations
Consolidated-
QVC, Inc. and
subsidiaries

Subsidiary
issuer-
QVC, Inc.

Combined
subsidiary
guarantors

Combined
non-guarantor
subsidiaries

Eliminations
Consolidated-
QVC, Inc. and
subsidiaries

Net income (loss)$139
67
(2)(65)139
$245
146
(31)(115)245
Foreign currency translation adjustments13

13
(13)13
(107)
(107)107
(107)
Total comprehensive income (loss)152
67
11
(78)152
138
146
(138)(8)138
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest(4)
(4)4
(4)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest(6)
(6)6
(6)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to QVC, Inc. shareholder148
67
7
(74)148
$132
146
(144)(2)132
Six months ended June 30, 2012 
(in millions)Subsidiary
issuer-
QVC, Inc.

Combined
subsidiary
guarantors

Combined
non-guarantor
subsidiaries

Eliminations
Consolidated-
QVC, Inc. and
subsidiaries

Net income (loss)$296
161
2
(163)296
Foreign currency translation adjustments(36)
(36)36
(36)
Total comprehensive income (loss)260
161
(34)(127)260
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest(23)
(23)23
(23)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to QVC, Inc. shareholder$237
161
(57)(104)237

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QVC, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)


Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows
Three months ended March 31, 2013 
Six months ended June 30, 2013Six months ended June 30, 2013 
(in millions)Parent
issuer-
QVC, Inc.

Combined
subsidiary
guarantors

Combined
non-guarantor
subsidiaries

Eliminations
Consolidated-
QVC, Inc. and
subsidiaries

Parent
issuer-
QVC, Inc.

Combined
subsidiary
guarantors

Combined
non-guarantor
subsidiaries

Eliminations
Consolidated-
QVC, Inc. and
subsidiaries

Operating activities:



















Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities101
77
(3)
175
$358
115
(31)
442
Investing activities:



















Capital expenditures, net(8)
(25)
(33)(33)
(42)
(75)
Expenditures for cable and satellite television distribution rights
(24)(1)
(25)
Changes in other noncurrent assets and liabilities(3)2
(3)
(4)
Expenditures for cable and satellite television distribution rights, net
(25)(1)
(26)
Changes in other noncurrent assets4

(3)
1
Intercompany investing activities245
104

(349)
292
149

(441)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities234
82
(29)(349)(62)263
124
(46)(441)(100)
Financing activities:



















Principal payments of debt and capital lease obligations(1,167)
(1)
(1,168)(1,690)
(5)
(1,695)
Principal borrowings of debt from senior secured credit facility240



240
1,053



1,053
Proceeds from issuance of senior secured notes1,050



1,050
Proceeds from issuance of senior secured notes, net of original issue discount1,050



1,050
Payment of debt origination fees(14)


(14)(16)


(16)
Payment of bond premium fees(33)


(33)(46)


(46)
Other financing activities4



4
7



7
Dividends paid to Liberty, net(244)


(244)(765)


(765)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest

(25)
(25)
Dividend paid to noncontrolling interest

(25)
(25)
Net short-term intercompany debt (repayments) borrowings(142)96
46


(138)102
36


Intercompany financing activities(101)(252)4
349

(143)(342)44
441

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(407)(156)24
349
(190)(688)(240)50
441
(437)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(24)
(24)

(29)
(29)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(72)3
(32)
(101)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year75
165
300

540
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year3
168
268

439
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(67)(1)(56)
(124)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period75
165
300

540
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$8
164
244

416

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QVC, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(unaudited)


Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows
Three months ended March 31, 2012 
Six months ended June 30, 2012Six months ended June 30, 2012 
(in millions)Parent
issuer-
QVC, Inc.

Combined
subsidiary
guarantors

Combined
non-guarantor
subsidiaries

Eliminations
Consolidated-
QVC, Inc. and
subsidiaries

Parent
issuer-
QVC, Inc.

Combined
subsidiary
guarantors

Combined
non-guarantor
subsidiaries

Eliminations
Consolidated-
QVC, Inc. and
subsidiaries

Operating activities:


Net cash provided by operating activities264
83
54

401
$403
171
69

643
Investing activities:


Capital expenditures, net(7)(1)(37)
(45)(20)(1)(80)
(101)
Expenditures for cable and satellite television distribution rights
(1)(1)
(2)
Cash paid for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash received

(16)
(16)
Changes in other noncurrent assets and liabilities2
(1)(1)

Expenditures for cable and satellite television distribution rights, net
(1)(1)
(2)
Cash paid for joint ventures and acquisitions of businesses, net of cash received

(27)
(27)
Decrease in restricted cash2



2
Changes in other noncurrent assets2
(1)

1
Intercompany investing activities135
121

(256)
306
189

(495)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities130
118
(55)(256)(63)290
186
(108)(495)(127)
Financing activities:



















Principal payments of debt and capital lease obligations(315)
(4)
(319)(774)
(5)
(779)
Principal borrowings of debt from senior secured credit facility275



275
648



648
Dividends paid to Liberty, net(238)


(238)(458)


(458)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest

(29)
(29)
Dividend paid to noncontrolling interest

(29)
(29)
Net short-term intercompany debt (repayments) borrowings(89)28
61


(45)24
21


Intercompany financing activities
(235)(21)256

(64)(441)10
495

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(367)(207)7
256
(311)
Net cash used in financing activities(693)(417)(3)495
(618)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(9)
(9)

(12)
(12)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents27
(6)(3)
18
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year3
223
334

560
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year30
217
331

578
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(60)(54)
(114)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period3
223
334

560
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$3
163
280

446


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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Certain statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding our business, product and marketing strategies; new service offerings; revenue growth and subscriber trends; the recoverability of our goodwill and other long-lived assets; our projected sources and uses of cash and the anticipated impact of certain contingent liabilities related to legal and tax proceedings and other matters arising in the ordinary course of business. Where, in any forward-looking statement, we express an expectation or belief as to future results or events, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that the expectation or belief will result or be achieved or accomplished. The following include some but not all of the factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated:
customer demand for our products and services and our ability to adapt to changes in demand;
competitor responses to our products and services;
the levels of online traffic on our websites and our ability to convert visitors into customers or contributors;
uncertainties inherent in the development and integration of new business lines and business strategies;
our future financial performance, including availability, terms and deployment of capital;
our ability to successfully integrate and recognize anticipated efficiencies and benefits from the businesses we acquire;
the ability of suppliers and vendors to deliver products, equipment, software and services;
the outcome of any pending or threatened litigation;
availability of qualified personnel;
changes in, or failure or inability to comply with, government regulations, including, without limitation, regulations of the Federal Communications Commission, and adverse outcomes from regulatory proceedings;
changes in the nature of key strategic relationships with partners, distributors, suppliers and vendors;
general economic and business conditions and industry trends;trends, including the current economic downturn in certain regions of the world;
consumer spending levels, including the availability and amount of individual consumer debt;
advertising spending levels;
changes in distribution and viewing of television programming, including the expanded deployment of personal video recorders, video on demand and IP television;
increased digital TV penetration and the impact on channel positioning of our programs;
rapid technological changes;
if we fail to protect the security of personal information about our customers, we could be subject to costly government enforcement actions or private litigation and our reputation could suffer;
the regulatory and competitive environment of the industries in which we operate;
threatened terrorist attacks and ongoing military action around the world;
fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates and political unrest in international markets;
Liberty's dependence on our cash flow for servicing its debt and for other purposes; and

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The risks identified under "Risk Factors" in Item 1A. of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

I-24


These forward-looking statements and such risks, uncertainties and other factors speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report, and we expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein, to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto, or any other change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
The following discussion and analysis provides information concerning our results of operations and financial condition. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto and our annual reportAnnual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
Overview
QVC is a retailer of a wide range of consumer products, which are marketed and sold primarily by merchandise-focused televised shopping programs, the internet and mobile applications. In the United States, QVC's live programming is distributed via its nationally televised shopping program 24 hours a day, 364 days per year. Internationally, QVC's program services are based in Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom and Italy. QVC-Japan distributes live programming 24 hours a day, QVC-Germany distributes its program 24 hours a day with 23 hours of live programming and QVC-U.K. distributes its program 24 hours a day with 17 hours of live programming. QVC-Italy distributes programming live for 17 hours a day on satellite and digital terrestrial television and an additional seven hours a day of recorded programming on satellite and seven hours a day of general interest programming on digital terrestrial television.
On July 4, 2012, QVC entered into a joint venture with China Broadcasting Corporation, a limited liability company, owned by China National Radio (''CNR'') for a 49% interest in a CNR subsidiary, CNR Home Shopping Co., Ltd. (''CNRS''). CNRS is distributing live programming for 12 hours a day and recorded programming for 12 hours a day. This joint venture is being accounted for as an equity method investment recorded as equity in earningslosses of investee in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
The Company has a venture with Mitsui & Co. LTD ("Mitsui") for a television and multimedia retailing service in Japan. QVC-Japan is owned 60% by the Company and 40% by Mitsui. The Company and Mitsui share in all profits and losses based on their respective ownership interests.
We are an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Interactive Corporation ("Liberty") (Nasdaq: LINTA, LINTB, LVNTA and LINTB)LVNTB), which owns interests in a broad range of digital commerce businesses. We are attributed to the Liberty Interactive tracking stock, which tracks the assets and liabilities of Liberty's Interactive Group (the "Interactive Group"). The Interactive Group does not represent a separate legal entity; rather, it represents those businesses, assets and liabilities that are attributed to that group. Liberty attributed to its Interactive Group those businesses primarily focused on digital commerce. Liberty also attributed to its Interactive Group its 37% ownership interest in HSN, Inc., one of our two closest televised shopping competitors.
Strategies and challenges of business units
QVC's goal is to become the preeminent global multimedia shopping community for people who love to shop, and to offer a shopping experience that is as much about entertainment and enrichment as it is about buying. QVC's objective is to provide an integrated shopping experience that utilizes all forms of media including television, the internet and mobile devices. In 2013, QVC intends to employ several strategies to achieve these goals and objectives. Among these strategies are to (i) extend the breadth, relevance and exposure of the QVC brand; (ii) source products that represent unique quality and value; (iii) create engaging presentation content both in televised programming, mobile and online; (iv) leverage customer loyalty and continue multi-platform expansion; and (v) create a compelling and differentiated customer experience. In addition, QVC expects to expand globally by leveraging its existing systems, infrastructure and skills in other countries around the world.

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QVC's televised shopping program is already received by substantially all the multichannel television households in the U.S., Germany and the U.K. QVC's future net revenue growth will primarily depend on international expansion, sales growth from e-commerce and mobile platforms, additions of new customers from households already receiving QVC's television programming and growth in sales to existing customers and new customers as a result of expansion of the programming reach of QVC-Japan and QVC-Italy. QVC's future net revenue may also be affected by (i) the willingness of multichannelcable television distributorsand direct-to-home satellite system operators to continue carrying QVC's programming service; (ii) QVC's ability to maintain favorable channel positioning, which may become more difficult due to governmental action or from distributors converting analog customers to digital; (iii) changes in television viewing habits because of personal video recorders, video-on-demand and internet video services; and (iv) general economic conditions.
In the first quarter ofMarch 2013, QVC-US launched over-the-air broadcasting in designated US markets that can be accessed by any television household regardless of whether they subscribeit subscribes to a paid television service. This will allow QVC-US to reach new customers who previously did not have access to the live television broadcast through other platforms.
The current economic downturn in the U.S. and in othercertain regions of the world in which our subsidiaries and affiliates operate could adversely affect demand for our products and services since a substantial portion of our revenue is derived from discretionary spending by individuals, which typically falls during times of economic instability. Global financial markets continue to experience disruptions, including increased volatility and diminished liquidity and credit availability. In particular, the current European debt crisis, particularly most recently in Greece, Italy, Ireland, Portugal and Spain, and related European financial restricting efforts, may cause volatility in the European currencies and reduce the purchasing power of European customers. In the event that one or more countries were to replace the Euro with their legacy currency, then our revenue and operating results in such countries, or Europe generally, would likely be adversely affected until stable exchange rates were established and economic confidence restored. In addition, the European crisis is contributing to instability in global credit markets. The world has recently experienced a global macroeconomic downturn, and if economic and financial market conditions in the United States or other key markets, including Europe, remain uncertain, persist, or deteriorate further, our customers may respond by suspending, delaying, or reducing their discretionary spending. A suspension, delay or reduction in discretionary spending could adversely affect revenue. Accordingly, our ability to increase or maintain revenue and earnings could be adversely affected to the extent that relevant economic environments remain weak or decline further. Such weak economic conditions may also inhibit our expansion into new European and other markets. We currently are unable to predict the extent of any of these potential adverse effects.

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Results of Operations
QVC's operating results were as follows:
Three months ended March 31, Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, 
(in millions)201320122013201220132012
Net revenue$1,974
1,932
$1,961
1,974
3,935
3,906
Costs of goods sold1,252
1,230
1,227
1,234
2,479
2,464
Gross profit722
702
734
740
1,456
1,442
Operating expenses:



Operating173
175
171
176
344
351
SG&A expenses (excluding stock‑based compensation)145
137
129
126
274
263
Adjusted OIBDA404
390
434
438
838
828
Stock-based compensation10
5
9
8
19
13
Depreciation30
31
33
33
63
64
Amortization of intangible assets104
96
107
96
211
192
Operating income260
258
285
301
545
559
Other income (expense):

Equity in earnings of investee1

Gain on financial instruments12
11
Other (expense) income:

Equity in losses of investee(2)
(1)
Gains on financial instruments3
13
15
24
Interest expense(63)(55)(50)(57)(113)(111)
Interest income
1
Foreign currency (loss) gain(1)6
Foreign currency loss
(8)(1)(2)
Loss on extinguishment of debt(41)
(16)
(57)

(92)(37)(65)(52)(157)(89)
Income before income taxes168
221
220
249
388
470
Income tax expense(62)(82)(81)(92)(143)(174)
Net income106
139
139
157
245
296
Less net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest(12)(14)(13)(15)(25)(29)
Net income attributable to QVC, Inc. shareholder$94
125
$126
142
220
267
Net revenue
Net revenue was generated in the following geographical areas:
Three months ended March 31, Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, 
(in millions)2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012
QVC-U.S.$1,297
1,240
$1,312
1,280
2,609
2,520
QVC-Japan256
289
260
310
516
599
QVC-Germany250
247
207
210
457
457
QVC-U.K.140
140
153
156
293
296
QVC-Italy31
16
29
18
60
34
Consolidated QVC$1,974
1,932
$1,961
1,974
3,935
3,906

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QVC's consolidated net revenue decreased 0.7% and increased 2.2% for0.7% during the three monthsand six month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2013, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periods in the prior year. The increasethree month decrease in net revenue was primarily comprised of $93 million due to a 4.3% increase in average selling price per unit (“ASP”) and $13 million due to a 0.6% increase in units sold. These amounts were partially offset by $43$60 million in unfavorable foreign currency rates primarily in Japan, and to a lesser extent, in the U.K., which were partially offset by favorable foreign currency rates in Germany and Italy. NetAdditionally, net revenue was also negatively impacted by $21$24 million due to an increase in estimated product returns, primarily asin Japan and Germany, due in part to a resultgreater mix of the sales increase. Returns asapparel products that return at higher rates. These amounts were partially offset by $38 million due to a percent1.7% increase in average selling price per unit (“ASP”) and $36 million due to a 1.6% increase in units sold. The six month increase in net revenue was primarily comprised of gross product revenue remained relatively flat at 19.9% compared$132 million due to 19.8%a 3.0% increase in ASP and $49 million due to a 1.1% increase in units sold. These amounts were partially offset by $103 million in unfavorable foreign currency rates primarily in Japan, and to a lesser extent, in the prior year.U.K., which were partially offset by favorable foreign currency rates in Germany and Italy. Additionally, net revenue was also negatively impacted by $45 million due to an increase in estimated product returns, primarily in Japan and Germany, due in part to a greater mix of apparel products that return at higher rates.
During the three monthsand six month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2013 and 2012, the changes in revenue and expenses were affected by changes in the exchange rates for the Japanese Yen, the Euro and the U.K. Pound Sterling. In the event the U.S. Dollar strengthens against these foreign currencies in the future, QVC's revenue and operating cash flow will be negatively affected.
The percentage increase (decrease) in net revenue for each of QVC's geographic areas in U.S. Dollars and in local currency was as follows:
Three months ended March 31, Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, 
2013 2013 2013 
U.S. Dollars
Local currency
U.S. Dollars
Local currency
U.S. Dollars
Local currency
QVC-U.S.4.6 %4.6%2.5 %2.5 %3.5 %3.5 %
QVC-Japan(11.4)%3.2%(16.1)%3.1 %(13.9)%3.2 %
QVC-Germany1.2 %0.8%(1.4)%(3.2)% %(1.1)%
QVC-U.K. %1.3%(1.9)%1.5 %(1.0)%1.4 %
QVC-Italy93.8 %89.8%61.1 %58.8 %76.5 %72.8 %
QVC-U.S.' growth in net revenue growthfor the three months ended June 30, 2013 was primarily due to a 6.1%2.8% increase in ASP, partially offset by a 1.5%0.9% decrease in units shipped. QVC-U.S.' shipped sales increased mainly due to growth in sales in the electronicsbeauty and beautyhome categories. QVC-Japan experiencedQVC-U.S.' growth in all categories except home. QVC-Germanynet revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2013 was primarily due to a 4.5% increase in ASP, partially offset by a 1.1% decrease in units shipped. QVC-U.S.' shipped sales increased mainly due to growth in the beauty and electronics categories. For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2013, QVC-Japan's shipped sales growth in local currency was primarily related to the apparel category, which was somewhat offset by an increase in estimated product returns. For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2013, QVC-Germany's shipped sales in the beauty,local currency increased mainly due to greater apparel and accessories categories, partiallysales, which was more than offset by lower jewelry sales.an increase in estimated product returns, primarily in apparel, but also across other categories. For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2013, QVC-U.K. primarily experienced's shipped sales growth in local currency was primarily related to the home and beauty categories, somewhat offset by a decline in jewelry products.categories. For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2013, QVC-Italy's sales consisted primarily of cooking and dining, beauty and apparel products.
Gross profit
QVC's gross profit percentage was 36.6%37.4% and 36.3%37.0% for the three monthsand six month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2013, respectively, compared to 37.5% and 36.9% for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012, respectively. The increase in gross profit percentage in 2013 was primarily duepercentages remained relatively consistent for both periods presented compared to favorable warehouse, freight and inventory obsolescence expenses in the U.S., somewhat offset by unfavorable product margins in Germany and the U.K. Warehouse expenses were favorable in the U.S. due to sales leverage and lower packaging expenses. U.S. freight costs were favorable due to fewer units shipped and inventory obsolescence expense declined due to improved inventory control.prior year.

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Operating expenses
QVC's operating expenses are principally comprised of commissions, order processing and customer service expenses, credit card processing fees, telecommunications expenses and production costs. Operating expenses decreased $2$5 million or 1.1%2.8% and $7 million or 2.0% for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2013, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periods in the prior year. For the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2013. The, the decrease was primarily due to a $5$6 million effectbenefit of exchange rates, mainly from the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar against the Japanese Yen. This was offset by a $2$1 million increase in credit card processing fees andprimarily as a $1result of the sales increase in the U.S. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the decrease was primarily due to an $11 million benefit of exchange rates, offset by a $4 million increase in commissions expensecredit card fees primarily as a result of the sales increase in the U.S.
Selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding stock-based compensation)
QVC's SG&A expenses include personnel, information technology, provision for doubtful accounts, credit card income and marketing and advertising expenses. Such expenses increased $8 million,from 6.4% to 6.6% and increased from 6.7% to 7.0% as a percentpercentage of net revenue from 7.1% to 7.3% for the three monthsand six month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2013, respectively. SG&A expenses increased $3 million and $11 million for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2013, respectively, due to a variety of factors.

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The, the change was primarily due to a $13$6 million increase in personnel expenses due to merit, benefits and bonus increases primarily in the U.S., a $3 million decrease in credit card income due to increased reserve requirements associated with the U.S. regulatory environment and an increase of $2 million in U.S. franchise taxes. These amounts were offset by a $4 million decrease in rent expense primarily related to lease cancellation costs in the U.K. that were incurred in the prior year related to QVC-U.K.'s move to its new headquarters as well as a $4 million benefit of exchange rates. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the change was primarily due to a $20 million increase in personnel expenses due to merit, benefits and bonus increases primarily in the U.S., and to a lesser extent, in Germany. Also, thereThis amount was an additionaloffset by a $3 million decrease in expenses associated with duplicate runningrent expense primarily related to lease cancellation costs at QVC-Japan associated within the transitionU.K. that were incurred in the prior year related to QVC-U.K.'s move to its new headquarters includingas well as a lease cancellation accrual. These amounts were offset by a decrease of $4$7 million in U.S. franchise taxes and a $3 million effectbenefit of exchange rates.
Stock-based compensation
Stock-based compensation includes compensation related to options and restricted stock granted to certain officers and employees. QVC recorded $109 million and $58 million of stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $19 million and $13 million of stock-based compensation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The increase in stock-based compensation expense was primarily the result of a greater number of shares being expensed on a higher measurement basis and the one-time option exchange for certain officers in December 2012.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization consisted of the following:
Three months ended March 31, Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, 
(in millions)2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012
Affiliate agreements$38
38
$37
38
75
76
Customer relationships43
43
43
43
86
86
Acquisition related amortization81
81
80
81
161
162
Property, plant and equipment30
31
33
33
63
64
Software amortization19
12
17
12
36
24
Channel placement amortization and related expenses4
3
Channel placement amortization and related expenses and other10
3
14
6
Total depreciation and amortization$134
127
$140
129
274
256
Equity in earningslosses of investee
The gain waslosses were associated with our joint venture in China that is accounted for as an equity method investment.

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Gains on financial instruments
In March 2013, QVC's notional interest rate swaps of $3.1$3.1 billion expired. These swap arrangements did not qualify as cash flow hedges under U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of the swaps were reflected in gain on financial instruments in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. We recorded
This financial statement line item also includes a $12 million and an $11 million gain on financial instrumentsthat resulted from the reversal of a liability for three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.contingent consideration associated with a previous acquisition.
Interest expense
ConsolidatedFor the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2013, consolidated interest expense decreased 12.3% and increased 14.5% for the three months ended March 31, 20131.8%, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periods in the prior year. TheFor the three months ended June 30, 2013, the decrease was primarily due to lower average interest rates. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the increase in 2013 was primarily due to higher average additional borrowings on our senior secured credit facility.debt balances outstanding.
Foreign currency gains (losses)loss
Certain loans between QVC and its subsidiaries wereare deemed to be short-term in nature, and accordingly, the translation of these loans is recorded on the statements of operations. The change in foreign currency gains (losses)loss was primarily due to variances in interest and operating payablepayables balances between QVC and its international subsidiaries denominated in the currency of the subsidiary and the effects of currency exchange rate changes on those balances.
Loss on extinguishment of debt
During the quarter,first half of 2013, QVC purchased $355redeemed $500 million of its 7.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 and $231 million of its 7.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2019. The increase was primarily due to premiums paid for the tenders and calls of these notes. Refer to note six to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and the below section, "Financial Position, Liquidity and Capital Resources," for further details.

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Income taxes
QVC'sOur effective tax rate was 36.9% and 37.1% for the three monthsand six month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2013 was 36.8% and 36.9%, respectively, and our effective tax rate for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012 was 36.9% and 37.0%, respectively. These rates differ from the U.S. federal income tax rate of 35.0% due primarily to state tax expense.
Adjusted Operating Income before Depreciation and Amortization (Adjusted OIBDA)
QVC defines Adjusted OIBDA as net revenue less cost of goods sold, operating expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding stock-based compensation). QVC's chief operating decision maker and management team use this measure of performance in conjunction with other measures to evaluate the businesses and make decisions about allocating resources among the businesses. QVC believes that this is an important indicator of the operational strength and performance of the businesses, including the ability to service debt and fund capital expenditures. In addition, this measure allows QVC to view operating results, perform analytical comparisons and perform benchmarking among its businesses and identify strategies to improve performance. This measure of performance excludes such costs as depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation that are included in the measurement of operating income pursuant to U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, Adjusted OIBDA should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, operating income, net income, cash flow provided by operating activities and other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
The primary material limitations associated with the use of Adjusted OIBDA as compared to GAAP results are (i) it may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies in the industry, and (ii) it excludes financial information that some may consider important in evaluating QVC's performance. QVC compensates for these limitations by providing disclosure of the difference between Adjusted OIBDA and GAAP results, including providing a reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA to GAAP results, to enable investors to perform their own analysis of QVC's operating results. Refer to note 11 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for a reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA to Income before income taxes.

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Seasonality
QVC's business is seasonal due to a higher volume of sales in the fourth calendar quarter related to year-end holiday shopping. In recent years, QVC has earned on average between 22% and 23% of its revenue in each of the first three quarters of the year and 32% of its revenue in the fourth quarter of the year.
Financial Position, Liquidity and Capital Resources
General
Historically, QVC's primary sources of cash have been cash provided by operating activities and borrowings. In general, QVC uses this cash to fund its operations, make capital purchases, make payments to Liberty, make interest payments and minimize QVC's outstanding senior secured credit facility balance.
As of March 31,June 30, 2013, substantially all of QVC's cash and cash equivalents were invested in AAA rated money market funds and time deposits with banks rated equal to or above A.
Senior Secured Credit Facility
On March 1, 2013, we amended and restated our senior secured credit facility, which provides for a $2.0 billion revolving credit facility with a $250 million sub-limit for standby letters of credit and $1.0 billion of uncommitted incremental revolving loan commitments or incremental term loans. QVC may elect that the loans extended under the senior secured credit facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the ABR Rate or LIBOR, as each is defined in the senior secured credit facility agreement, plus a margin of 0.25% to 2.00% depending on various factors. Each loan may be prepaid at any time and from time to time without penalty other than customary breakage costs. No mandatory prepayments will be required other than when borrowings and letter of credit usage exceed availability. Any amounts prepaid on the revolving credit facility may be reborrowed. Payment of loans may be accelerated following certain customary events of default. The senior secured credit facility is a multi-currency facility. The senior secured credit facility is secured by the stock of QVC. QVCWe had $1.71.0 billion available under the terms of the senior secured credit facility at March 31, 2013. The interest rate on the senior secured credit facility was 1.7% at March 31,June 30, 2013.

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The purpose of the amendment was to, among other things, extend the maturity of our senior secured credit facility to March 1, 2018 and lower the interest rate on borrowings.
The senior secured credit facility contains certain affirmative and negative covenants, including certain restrictions with respect to, among other things: incurring additional indebtedness; creating liens on property or assets; making certain loans or investments; selling or disposing of assets; paying certain dividends and other restricted payments; dissolving, consolidating or merging; entering into certain transactions with affiliates; entering into sale or leaseback transactions; restricting subsidiary distributions; and limiting QVC's ratio of consolidated total debt to consolidated Adjusted OIBDA.
Senior Secured Notes
On March 4, 2013, QVC announced the commencement of cash tender offers (the "Offers") for any and all of its outstanding $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 and up to $250 million in aggregate principal amount of its 7.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2019. On March 18, 2013, $124 million of the 7.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 were tendered pursuant to the Offers, whereby holders of the 7.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 received consideration of $1,039.40 for each $1,000 principal amount of tendered 7.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2017. On March 18, 2013, $231 million of the 7.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 were tendered pursuant to the Offers, whereby holders of the 7.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 received consideration of $1,120 for each $1,000 principal amount of tendered 7.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2019.
On April 17, 2013, QVC completed the redemption of the remaining $376 million principal amount of its 7.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2017, using a combinationwhereby holders received consideration of borrowings on the senior secured credit facility and cash on hand.$1,035.63 for each $1,000 principal amount of tendered 7.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2017.

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On March 18, 2013, QVC issued $750 million principal amount of 4.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2023 at an issue price of 99.968% and issued $300 million principal amount of 5.95% Senior Secured Notes due 2043 at an issue price of 99.973%. These notes are secured by the stock of QVC, pari passu with the senior secured credit facility and QVC's existing notes. Interest is payable semi-annually.
The net proceeds from the issuance of these instruments were used to reduce the outstanding principal under QVC's existing 7.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2017, the 7.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 and the senior secured credit facility, as well as for general corporate purposes.
Additionally, as a result of these refinancing transactions, in the first quarter, we incurred an extinguishment loss of $4157 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013, recorded as loss on extinguishment of debt in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Interest Rate Swap Arrangements
In March 2013, QVC's notional interest rate swaps of $3.1 billion expired. These swap arrangements did not qualify as cash flow hedges under U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of the swaps were reflected in gain on financial instruments in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. We recorded a $12 million and an $11 million gain on financial instruments for three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
At December 31, 2012, the fair value of the swap instruments was a net liability position of $12 million, of which $13 million was included in accrued liabilities, offset by $1 million included in prepaid expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Other Debt Related Information
QVC was in compliance with all of its debt covenants at March 31,June 30, 2013.
During the quarter, there were no significant changes to QVC's debt credit ratings.
The weighted average rate applicable to all of the outstanding debt (excluding capital leases) was 5.8% as of March 31, 2013.

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There are no restrictions under the debt agreements on QVC's ability to pay dividends or make other restricted payments if QVC is not in default on its senior secured notes or credit facility, and QVC's consolidated leverage ratio would be no greater than 3.25 to 1.0. As a result, Liberty will, in many instances, be permitted to rely on QVC's cash flow for servicing Liberty's debt and for other purposes, including paymentsrepurchases of dividends on Liberty's capitalcommon stock, if declared, or to fund acquisitions or other operational requirements of Liberty and its subsidiaries. These events may deplete QVC's equity or require QVC to borrow under the senior secured credit facility, increasing QVC's leverage and decreasing liquidity. QVC has made significant distributions to Liberty in the past.
Additional Cash Flow Information
During the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 our, QVC's primary uses of cash were $928$1,695 million of net principal payments on debt and capital lease obligations, $244$765 million of net dividends to Liberty, $58$101 million of capital and cable and satellite television distribution rights expenditures, $33$46 million in premiums paid for the tendersredemption of QVC's existing 7.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 and partial redemption of QVC's 7.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 and a $25$25 million dividend payment from QVC-Japan to Mitsui. These uses of cash were funded primarily with $1,050$1,053 million of principal borrowings on the senior secured credit facility, $1,050 million in proceeds from the issuance of the 4.375% Senior Secured Notes Duedue 2023 and the 5.95% Senior Secured Notes due 2043 and $175$442 million of cash provided by operating activities. As of March 31,June 30, 2013, ourQVC's cash balance (excluding restricted cash) was $439 million.$416 million.
During the six months ended June 30, 2012, QVC's primary uses of cash were $779 million of principal payments on debt and capital lease obligations, $458 million of dividends to Liberty, $103 million of capital and cable and satellite television distribution rights expenditures, a $29 million dividend payment from QVC-Japan to Mitsui and $27 million paid related to investments in joint ventures and acquisitions, net of cash received. These uses of cash were funded primarily with $648 million of principal borrowings on the senior secured credit facility and $643 million of cash provided by operating activities. As of June 30, 2012, QVC's cash balance (excluding restricted cash) was $446 million.

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The change in cash provided by operating activities for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 compared to the previous yearprior period was primarily due to variances in accounts payable and accrued liabilities balances. The variance in accounts payable was primarily due to timing of payments to vendors and the change in accrued liabilities was primarily due to variances in taxes payable balances as a result of timing of payments.
As of March 31,June 30, 2013, $260$236 million of the $439416 million in cash was held by foreign subsidiaries. Cash in foreign subsidiaries is generally accessible, but certain tax consequences may reduce the net amount of cash we are able to utilize for U.S. purposes. QVC accrues taxes on the unremitted earnings of its international subsidiaries. Approximately one-half of this foreign cash balance was that of QVC-Japan. QVC owns 60% of QVC-Japan and shares all profits and losses with the 40% minority interest holder, Mitsui. We believe that we currently have appropriate legal structures in place to repatriate foreign cash as tax efficiently as possible and meet the business needs of QVC.
During the three months ended March 31, 2012, our primary uses of cash were $238 million of net dividends to Liberty, $45 million of capital expenditures, $44 million of net principal payments on debt and capital lease obligations and a $29 million dividend payment from QVC-Japan to Mitsui. These uses of cash were funded primarily with $401 million of cash provided by operating activities. As of March 31, 2012, our cash balance (excluding restricted cash) was $578 million.
Other
Capital expenditures spending in 2013 is expected to be approximately $260$230 million, including $3375 million already expended.
Refer to the chart under the "Off-balance Sheet Arrangements and Aggregate Contractual Obligations" section below for additional information concerning the amount and timing of expected future payments under QVC's contractual obligations at March 31,June 30, 2013.
QVC has contingent liabilities related to legal and tax proceedings and other matters arising in the ordinary course of business. Although it is reasonably possible QVC may incur losses upon the conclusion of such matters, an estimate of any loss or range of loss cannot be made. In the opinion of management, it is expected that amounts, if any, that may be required to satisfy such contingencies will not be material in relation to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Off-balance Sheet Arrangements and Aggregate Contractual Obligations
Information concerning the amount and timing of required payments, both accrued and off-balance sheet, under our contractual obligations at March 31,June 30, 2013 is summarized below:
Payments due by period Payments due by period 
(in millions)Total
Less than
1 year

2-3 years
4-5 years
After
5 years

Total
Less than
1 year

2-3 years
4-5 years
After
5 years

Long-term debt (1)$3,523
376


3,147
$3,810



3,810
Interest payments(2)1,867
152
361
361
993
1,848
95
380
380
993
Capital lease obligations (including imputed interest)91
11
22
20
38
88
7
23
20
38
Operating lease obligations154
16
27
15
96
162
12
30
19
101
(1) Amounts exclude capital lease obligations and the issue discounts on the 7.5%, 4.375% and 5.95% Senior Secured Notes.
(2) Amounts (i) are based on the terms of QVC's senior secured credit facility and senior secured notes, (ii) assumes the interest rates on the floating rate debt remain constant at the rates in effect as of March 31,June 30, 2013, (iii) assumes that our existing debt is repaid at maturity and (iv) excludes capital lease obligations.
Our purchase obligations did not materially change as of March 31,June 30, 2013.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, which amends ASC Topic 220, Comprehensive Income and requires that companies present information about reclassification adjustments from accumulated other comprehensive income in their interim and annual financial statements. The standard requires that companies present either in a single note, or parenthetically on the face of the financial statements, the effect of significant amounts reclassified from each component of accumulated other comprehensive income based on its source and the income statement line items affected by the reclassification. If a component is not required to be reclassified to net income in its entirety, companies will instead cross reference to the related footnote for additional information. QVC adopted this guidance as of January 1, 2013, and adoption did not have an impact on the QVC's condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
QVC is exposed to market risk in the normal course of business due to ongoing investing and financial activities and the conduct of operations by subsidiaries in different foreign countries. Market risk refers to the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in stock prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. The risk of loss can be assessed from the perspective of adverse changes in fair values, cash flows and future earnings. QVC has established procedures and internal processes governing the management of market risks and the use of financial instruments to manage exposure to such risks.
Interest rate risk
QVC is exposed to changes in interest rates primarily as a result of borrowing activities. QVC manages the exposure to interest rates by maintaining what QVC believes is an appropriate mix of fixed and variable rate debt. QVC believes this best protects itself from interest rate risk. As of March 31,June 30, 2013, QVC's debt, excluding capital leases and unamortized discounts, was comprised of $3.2$2.8 billion of fixed rate debt and $328$990 million of variable rate debt. The weighted average rate of all of QVC's variable rate debt was 1.7% and the weighted average rate of all of QVC's fixed rate debt (including capital leases) was 6.1%6.0% as of March 31,June 30, 2013.
In March 2013, QVC's notional interest rate swaps of $3.1 billion expired. These swap arrangements did not qualify as cash flow hedges under U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of the swaps were reflected in gain on financial instruments in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. We recorded a $12 million and $11 million gain on financial instruments as of March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012 respectively.

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Foreign currency exchange rate risk
QVC is exposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations related to the monetary assets and liabilities and the financial results of its foreign subsidiaries. Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries for which the functional currency is the local currency are translated into U.S. Dollars at period-end exchange rates, and the statements of operations are translated at the average exchange rate for the period. Exchange rate fluctuations on translating foreign currency financial statements into U.S. Dollars that result in unrealized gains or losses are referred to as translation adjustments. Cumulative translation adjustments are recorded in other comprehensive income as a separate component of shareholder's equity. Transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are recorded based on exchange rates at the time such transactions arise. Subsequent changes in exchange rates result in transaction gains and losses, which are reflected in income as unrealized (based on period-end transactions) or realized upon settlement of the transactions. Cash flows from operations in foreign countries are translated at the average rate for the period. Accordingly, QVC may experience economic loss and a negative impact on earnings and equity with respect to its holdings solely as a result of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. QVC's reported Adjusted OIBDA for the three monthsand six month periods ended March 31,June 30, 2013 would have been impacted by approximately $1 million and $2 million, respectively, for every 1% change in foreign currency exchange rates relative to the U.S. Dollar.
The credit facility provides QVC the ability to borrow in multiple currencies. This allows QVC to somewhat mitigate foreign currency exchange rate risks. As of March 31,June 30, 2013, QVC had borrowings of 5.5 billion Japanese Yen, equivalent to $58$55 million based on an exchange rate of 94.2299.15 Japanese Yen per U.S. Dollar, outstanding under the credit facility. As of March 31,June 30, 2013, the foreign currency exchange exposure to these borrowings approximated $1 million for every 1% change in the Japanese Yen exchange rate per U.S. Dollar.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
In accordance with Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) ("the Exchange Act"), the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including its chief executive officer and its principal accounting and financial officer (the "Executives"), of the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Executives concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31,June 30, 2013 to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in its reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms.
There has been no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits
(a) Exhibits
Listed below are the exhibits which are filed as a part of this Report (according to the number assigned to them in Item 601 of Regulation S-K):
10.1
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 1, 2013, among QVC, Inc., as Borrower, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as Lead Arranger and Lead Bookrunner, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and BNP Paribas, as Syndication Agents, and the parties named therein as Lenders, Documentation Agents and Co-Lead Arrangers and Co-Bookrunners (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the 8-K as filed on March 7, 2013)
10.2
Form of the Indenture dated as of March 18, 2013 among QVC, Inc., the guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank National Association*
10.3
Form of the Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of March 18, 2013, by and among QVC, Inc., the guarantors named therein and the initial purchasers named therein*
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification*
31.2
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification*
32.1
Section 1350 Certification*
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document**
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document**
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document**
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document**
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document**
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Definition Document**
*Filed herewith.
**Furnished herewith.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
QVC, Inc.
Date: May 9,August 7, 2013By:/s/ MICHAEL A. GEORGE
 Michael A. George
 President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
  
Date: May 9,August 7, 2013By:/s/ DANIEL T. O'CONNELLTHADDEUS J. JASTRZEBSKI
 Daniel T. O'ConnellThaddeus J. Jastrzebski
 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)



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EXHIBIT INDEX
Listed below are the exhibits which are filed as a part of this Report (according to the number assigned to them in Item 601 of Regulation S-K):
10.1
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 1, 2013, among QVC, Inc., as Borrower, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as Lead Arranger and Lead Bookrunner, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and BNP Paribas, as Syndication Agents, and the parties named therein as Lenders, Documentation Agents and Co-Lead Arrangers and Co-Bookrunners (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the 8-K as filed on March 7, 2013)
10.2
Form of the Indenture dated as of March 18, 2013 among QVC, Inc., the guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank National Association*
10.3
Form of the Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of March 18, 2013, by and among QVC, Inc., the guarantors named therein and the initial purchasers named therein*
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification*
31.2
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification*
32.1
Section 1350 Certification*
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document**
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document**
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document**
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document**
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document**
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Definition Document**
*Filed herewith.
**Furnished herewith.

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