UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
☒ | Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the quarterly period ended |
or
☐ | Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period from to |
Commission file number 001-38776
FOX CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware |
| 83-1825597 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction |
| (I.R.S. Employer |
1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York |
| 10036 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
| (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (212) 852-7000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class | Trading Symbols | Name of Each Exchange |
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | FOXA | The Nasdaq Global Select Market |
Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | FOX | The Nasdaq Global Select Market |
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 ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer |
| Accelerated filer | ☐ |
Non-accelerated filer |
| Smaller reporting company | ☐ |
Emerging growth company | ☐ |
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of May 4, 2020, 342,642,286February 5, 2021, 334,351,352 shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, and 261,078,355256,191,870 shares of Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, were outstanding.
FOX CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Part I. Financial Information |
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| Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
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Part II. Other Information |
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FOX CORPORATION
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
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| For the three months ended March 31, |
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| For the nine months ended March 31, |
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| For the three months ended December 31, |
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Revenues |
| $ | 3,440 |
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| $ | 2,752 |
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| $ | 9,885 |
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| $ | 8,876 |
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| $ | 4,087 |
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| $ | 3,778 |
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| $ | 6,804 |
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| $ | 6,445 |
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Operating expenses |
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| (2,061 | ) |
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| (1,660 | ) |
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| (6,620 | ) |
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| (5,969 | ) |
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| (3,346 | ) |
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| (3,091 | ) |
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| (4,514 | ) |
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| (4,559 | ) |
Selling, general and administrative |
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| (464 | ) |
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| (336 | ) |
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| (1,247 | ) |
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| (964 | ) |
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| (442 | ) |
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| (431 | ) |
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| (830 | ) |
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| (783 | ) |
Depreciation and amortization |
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| (57 | ) |
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| (58 | ) |
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| (164 | ) |
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| (152 | ) |
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| (70 | ) |
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| (57 | ) |
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| (138 | ) |
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| (107 | ) |
Impairment and restructuring charges |
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| - |
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| (14 | ) |
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| (9 | ) |
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| (14 | ) |
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| 0 |
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| 0 |
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| (35 | ) |
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| (9 | ) |
Interest expense |
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| (89 | ) |
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| (81 | ) |
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| (269 | ) |
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| (112 | ) |
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| (99 | ) |
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| (90 | ) |
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| (198 | ) |
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| (180 | ) |
Interest income |
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| 8 |
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| 19 |
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| 33 |
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| 19 |
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| 2 |
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| 8 |
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| 3 |
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| 25 |
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Other, net |
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| (632 | ) |
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| 84 |
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| (345 | ) |
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| (116 | ) |
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| 172 |
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| 302 |
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| 691 |
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| 287 |
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Income before income tax expense |
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| 145 |
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| 706 |
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| 1,264 |
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| 1,568 |
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| 304 |
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| 419 |
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| 1,783 |
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| 1,119 |
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Income tax expense |
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| (55 | ) |
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| (167 | ) |
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| (347 | ) |
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| (390 | ) |
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| (74 | ) |
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| (105 | ) |
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| (436 | ) |
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| (292 | ) |
Net income |
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| 90 |
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| 539 |
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| 917 |
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| 1,178 |
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| 230 |
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| 314 |
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| 1,347 |
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| 827 |
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Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
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| (12 | ) |
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| (10 | ) |
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| (40 | ) |
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| (37 | ) |
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| (6 | ) |
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| (14 | ) |
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| (17 | ) |
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| (28 | ) |
Net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders |
| $ | 78 |
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| $ | 529 |
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| $ | 877 |
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| $ | 1,141 |
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| $ | 224 |
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| $ | 300 |
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| $ | 1,330 |
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| $ | 799 |
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EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA |
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Weighted average shares |
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Basic |
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| 608 |
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| 621 |
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| 615 |
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| 621 |
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| 595 |
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| 617 |
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| 599 |
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| 619 |
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Diluted |
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| 612 |
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| 621 |
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| 619 |
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| 621 |
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| 598 |
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| 620 |
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| 601 |
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| 622 |
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Net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders per share |
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Basic |
| $ | 0.13 |
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| $ | 0.85 |
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| $ | 1.43 |
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| $ | 1.84 |
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| $ | 0.38 |
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| $ | 0.49 |
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| $ | 2.22 |
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| $ | 1.29 |
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Diluted |
| $ | 0.13 |
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| $ | 0.85 |
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| $ | 1.42 |
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| $ | 1.84 |
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| $ | 0.37 |
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| $ | 0.48 |
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| $ | 2.21 |
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| $ | 1.28 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
FOX CORPORATION
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(IN MILLIONS)
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| For the three months ended March 31, |
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| For the nine months ended March 31, |
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| For the three months ended December 31, |
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Net income |
| $ | 90 |
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| $ | 539 |
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| $ | 917 |
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| $ | 1,178 |
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| $ | 230 |
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| $ | 314 |
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| $ | 1,347 |
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| $ | 827 |
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Other comprehensive income, net of tax |
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Benefit plan adjustments |
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| 5 |
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| 2 |
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| 17 |
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| 5 |
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| 7 |
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| 8 |
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| 16 |
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| 12 |
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Other comprehensive income, net of tax |
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| 5 |
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| 2 |
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| 17 |
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| 5 |
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| 7 |
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| 8 |
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| 16 |
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| 12 |
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Comprehensive income |
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| 95 |
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| 541 |
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| 934 |
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| 1,183 |
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| 237 |
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| 322 |
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| 1,363 |
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| 839 |
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Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(a) |
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| (12 | ) |
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| (10 | ) |
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| (40 | ) |
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| (37 | ) |
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| (6 | ) |
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| (14 | ) |
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| (17 | ) |
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| (28 | ) |
Comprehensive income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders |
| $ | 83 |
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| $ | 531 |
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| $ | 894 |
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| $ | 1,146 |
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| $ | 231 |
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| $ | 308 |
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| $ | 1,346 |
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| $ | 811 |
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(a) | Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests includes $4 million and |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
FOX CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
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| As of March 31, 2020 |
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| As of June 30, 2019 |
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| As of December 31, 2020 |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
| $ | 3,196 |
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| $ | 3,234 |
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| $ | 4,502 |
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| $ | 4,645 |
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Receivables, net |
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| 2,453 |
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| 1,967 |
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| 2,776 |
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| 1,888 |
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Inventories, net |
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| 971 |
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| 1,129 |
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| 1,020 |
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| 856 |
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Other |
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| 124 |
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| 148 |
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| 142 |
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| 97 |
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Total current assets |
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| 6,744 |
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| 6,478 |
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| 8,440 |
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| 7,486 |
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Non-current assets |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
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| 1,386 |
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| 1,313 |
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| 1,606 |
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| 1,498 |
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Intangible assets, net |
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| 3,084 |
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| 2,851 |
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| 3,170 |
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| 3,198 |
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Goodwill |
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| 3,089 |
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| 2,691 |
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| 3,408 |
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| 3,409 |
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Deferred tax assets |
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| 4,386 |
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| 4,651 |
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| 3,963 |
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| 4,358 |
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Other non-current assets |
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| 1,548 |
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| 1,525 |
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| 2,167 |
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| 1,801 |
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Total assets |
| $ | 20,237 |
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| $ | 19,509 |
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| $ | 22,754 |
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| $ | 21,750 |
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY |
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Current liabilities |
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Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
| $ | 1,780 |
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| $ | 1,712 |
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| $ | 2,213 |
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| $ | 1,906 |
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Non-current liabilities |
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Borrowings |
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| 6,754 |
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| 6,751 |
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| 7,949 |
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| 7,946 |
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Other liabilities |
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| 1,312 |
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| 899 |
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| 1,469 |
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| 1,482 |
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Redeemable noncontrolling interests |
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| 258 |
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| 189 |
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| 202 |
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| 305 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Equity |
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Class A common stock(a) |
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| 3 |
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| 4 |
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| 3 |
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| 3 |
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Class B common stock(b) |
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| 3 |
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| 3 |
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| 3 |
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| 3 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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| 9,810 |
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| 9,891 |
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| 9,655 |
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| 9,831 |
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Retained earnings |
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| 589 |
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| 357 |
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| 1,657 |
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| 674 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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| (291 | ) |
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| (308 | ) |
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| (401 | ) |
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| (417 | ) |
Total Fox Corporation stockholders' equity |
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| 10,114 |
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| 9,947 |
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| 10,917 |
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| 10,094 |
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Noncontrolling interests |
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| 19 |
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| 11 |
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| 4 |
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| 17 |
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Total equity |
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| 10,133 |
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| 9,958 |
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| 10,921 |
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| 10,111 |
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Total liabilities and equity |
| $ | 20,237 |
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| $ | 19,509 |
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| $ | 22,754 |
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| $ | 21,750 |
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(a) | Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share, 2,000,000,000 shares authorized, |
(b) | Class B common stock, $0.01 par value per share, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
FOX CORPORATION
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN MILLIONS)
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
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Net income |
| $ | 917 |
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| $ | 1,178 |
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| $ | 1,347 |
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| $ | 827 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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| 164 |
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| 152 |
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| 138 |
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| 107 |
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Amortization of cable distribution investments |
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| 19 |
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| 29 |
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| 11 |
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| 14 |
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Impairment and restructuring charges |
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| 9 |
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| 14 |
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| 35 |
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| 9 |
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Equity-based compensation |
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| 101 |
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| 5 |
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| 75 |
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| 65 |
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Other, net |
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| 345 |
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| 116 |
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| (691 | ) |
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| (287 | ) |
Deferred income taxes |
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| 255 |
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| 322 |
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| 421 |
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| 246 |
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Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and dispositions |
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Receivables and other assets |
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| (299 | ) |
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| (196 | ) |
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| (1,011 | ) |
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| (703 | ) |
Inventories net of program rights payable |
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| 167 |
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| 137 |
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| (60 | ) |
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| (354 | ) |
Accounts payable and other liabilities |
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| (333 | ) |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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| 1,345 |
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| 1,624 |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
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| 156 |
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| (130 | ) | ||||||||
Other changes, net |
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| (184 | ) |
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| (50 | ) | ||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
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| 237 |
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| (256 | ) | ||||||||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
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Property, plant and equipment |
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| (192 | ) |
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| (147 | ) |
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| (242 | ) |
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| (110 | ) |
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired |
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| (611 | ) |
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| - |
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| 0 |
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| (260 | ) |
Sale of investments |
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| 349 |
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Purchase of investments |
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| - |
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| (100 | ) |
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| (86 | ) |
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| 0 |
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Other investing activities, net |
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| 57 |
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| (64 | ) |
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| (1 | ) |
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| 21 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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| (397 | ) |
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| (311 | ) |
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| (329 | ) |
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| (349 | ) |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
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Borrowings |
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| - |
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| 6,750 |
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Net transfers to Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. |
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| - |
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Net dividend paid to Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. |
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Repurchase of shares |
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| (600 | ) |
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| - |
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| (416 | ) |
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| (421 | ) |
Non-operating cash flows from (to) The Walt Disney Company |
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| 116 |
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Settlement of Divestiture Tax prepayment |
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| 462 |
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| 0 |
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Dividends paid and distributions |
|
| (321 | ) |
|
| (33 | ) |
|
| (176 | ) |
|
| (169 | ) |
Other financing activities, net |
|
| (65 | ) |
|
| 21 |
|
|
| (37 | ) |
|
| (3 | ) |
Net cash used in financing activities |
|
| (986 | ) |
|
| (995 | ) |
|
| (51 | ) |
|
| (638 | ) |
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents |
|
| (38 | ) |
|
| 318 |
| ||||||||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
|
| (143 | ) |
|
| (1,243 | ) | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year |
|
| 3,234 |
|
|
| 2,500 |
|
|
| 4,645 |
|
|
| 3,234 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
| $ | 3,196 |
|
| $ | 2,818 |
|
| $ | 4,502 |
|
| $ | 1,991 |
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
FOX CORPORATION
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(IN MILLIONS)
|
| Class A |
|
| Class B |
|
| Twenty-First Century |
|
| Additional |
|
|
|
|
|
| Accumulated Other |
|
| Total Fox Corporation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Class A |
|
| Class B |
|
| Additional |
|
|
|
|
|
| Accumulated Other |
|
| Total Fox Corporation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
| Common Stock |
|
| Common Stock |
|
| Fox, Inc. |
|
| Paid-in |
|
| Retained |
|
| Comprehensive |
|
| Stockholders' |
|
| Noncontrolling |
|
| Total |
|
| Common Stock |
|
| Common Stock |
|
| Paid-in |
|
| Retained |
|
| Comprehensive |
|
| Stockholders' |
|
| Noncontrolling |
|
| Total |
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
| Shares |
|
| Amount |
|
| Shares |
|
| Amount |
|
| Investment |
|
| Capital |
|
| Earnings |
|
| (Loss) Income |
|
| Equity |
|
| Interests(a) |
|
| Equity |
|
| Shares |
|
| Amount |
|
| Shares |
|
| Amount |
|
| Capital |
|
| Earnings |
|
| Loss |
|
| Equity |
|
| Interests(a) |
|
| Equity |
| |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2019 |
|
| 347 |
|
| $ | 3 |
|
|
| 264 |
|
| $ | 3 |
|
| $ | - |
|
| $ | 9,849 |
|
| $ | 775 |
|
| $ | (296 | ) |
| $ | 10,334 |
|
| $ | 19 |
|
| $ | 10,353 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2020 |
|
| 338 |
|
| $ | 3 |
|
|
| 258 |
|
| $ | 3 |
|
| $ | 9,668 |
|
| $ | 1,525 |
|
| $ | (408 | ) |
| $ | 10,791 |
|
| $ | 15 |
|
| $ | 10,806 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 78 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 78 |
|
|
| 8 |
|
|
| 86 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 224 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 224 |
|
|
| 2 |
|
|
| 226 |
|
Other comprehensive income |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 5 |
|
|
| 5 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 5 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 7 |
|
|
| 7 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 7 |
|
Dividends declared |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| (139 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| (139 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| (139 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares repurchased |
|
| (4 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| (3 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| (79 | ) |
|
| (94 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| (173 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| (173 | ) |
|
| (4 | ) |
|
| 0 |
|
|
| (1 | ) |
|
| 0 |
|
|
| (86 | ) |
|
| (63 | ) |
|
| 0 |
|
|
| (149 | ) |
|
| 0 |
|
|
| (149 | ) |
Other |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 40 |
|
|
| (31 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| 9 |
|
|
| (8 | ) |
|
| 1 |
|
|
| 1 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 73 |
|
|
| (29 | ) |
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 44 |
|
|
| (13 | ) |
|
| 31 |
|
Balance, March 31, 2020 |
|
| 343 |
|
| $ | 3 |
|
|
| 261 |
|
| $ | 3 |
|
| $ | - |
|
| $ | 9,810 |
|
| $ | 589 |
|
| $ | (291 | ) |
| $ | 10,114 |
|
| $ | 19 |
|
| $ | 10,133 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2018 |
|
| - |
|
| $ | - |
|
|
| - |
|
| $ | - |
|
| $ | 10,596 |
|
| $ | - |
|
| $ | - |
|
| $ | (202 | ) |
| $ | 10,394 |
|
| $ | 12 |
|
| $ | 10,406 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2020 |
|
| 335 |
|
| $ | 3 |
|
|
| 257 |
|
| $ | 3 |
|
| $ | 9,655 |
|
| $ | 1,657 |
|
| $ | (401 | ) |
| $ | 10,917 |
|
| $ | 4 |
|
| $ | 10,921 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2019 |
|
| 354 |
|
| $ | 4 |
|
|
| 266 |
|
| $ | 3 |
|
| $ | 9,921 |
|
| $ | 696 |
|
| $ | (304 | ) |
| $ | 10,320 |
|
| $ | 10 |
|
| $ | 10,330 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 424 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 105 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 529 |
|
|
| 4 |
|
|
| 533 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 300 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 300 |
|
|
| 11 |
|
|
| 311 |
|
Other comprehensive income |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 2 |
|
|
| 2 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 2 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 8 |
|
|
| 8 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 8 |
|
Shares repurchased |
|
| (8 | ) |
|
| (1 | ) |
|
| (2 | ) |
|
| 0 |
|
|
| (194 | ) |
|
| (232 | ) |
|
| 0 |
|
|
| (427 | ) |
|
| 0 |
|
|
| (427 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| (27 | ) |
|
| 5 |
|
|
| (4 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| (26 | ) |
|
| (5 | ) |
|
| (31 | ) |
|
| 1 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 122 |
|
|
| 11 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 133 |
|
|
| (2 | ) |
|
| 131 |
|
Net decrease in Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. investment |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| (2,285 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| (14 | ) | (b) |
| (2,299 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| (2,299 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. investment |
|
| 354 |
|
|
| 4 |
|
|
| 266 |
|
|
| 3 |
|
|
| (8,708 | ) |
|
| 8,701 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2019 |
|
| 354 |
|
| $ | 4 |
|
|
| 266 |
|
| $ | 3 |
|
| $ | - |
|
| $ | 8,706 |
|
| $ | 101 |
|
| $ | (214 | ) |
| $ | 8,600 |
|
| $ | 11 |
|
| $ | 8,611 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2019 |
|
| 347 |
|
| $ | 3 |
|
|
| 264 |
|
| $ | 3 |
|
| $ | 9,849 |
|
| $ | 775 |
|
| $ | (296 | ) |
| $ | 10,334 |
|
| $ | 19 |
|
| $ | 10,353 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2020 |
|
| 344 |
|
| $ | 3 |
|
|
| 261 |
|
| $ | 3 |
|
| $ | 9,831 |
|
| $ | 674 |
|
| $ | (417 | ) |
| $ | 10,094 |
|
| $ | 17 |
|
| $ | 10,111 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income |
|
| - |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 1,330 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 1,330 |
|
|
| 9 |
|
|
| 1,339 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income |
|
| - |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 16 |
|
|
| 16 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 16 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends |
|
| - |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| (138 | ) |
|
| 0 |
|
|
| (138 | ) |
|
| 0 |
|
|
| (138 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares repurchased |
|
| (11 | ) |
|
| 0 |
|
|
| (4 | ) |
|
| 0 |
|
|
| (247 | ) |
|
| (172 | ) |
|
| 0 |
|
|
| (419 | ) |
|
| 0 |
|
|
| (419 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other |
|
| 2 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 71 |
|
|
| (37 | ) |
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 34 |
|
|
| (22 | ) |
|
| 12 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2020 |
|
| 335 |
|
| $ | 3 |
|
|
| 257 |
|
| $ | 3 |
|
| $ | 9,655 |
|
| $ | 1,657 |
|
| $ | (401 | ) |
| $ | 10,917 |
|
| $ | 4 |
|
| $ | 10,921 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2019 |
|
| 354 |
|
| $ | 4 |
|
|
| 266 |
|
| $ | 3 |
|
| $ | - |
|
| $ | 9,891 |
|
| $ | 357 |
|
| $ | (308 | ) |
| $ | 9,947 |
|
| $ | 11 |
|
| $ | 9,958 |
|
|
| 354 |
|
| $ | 4 |
|
|
| 266 |
|
| $ | 3 |
|
| $ | 9,891 |
|
| $ | 357 |
|
| $ | (308 | ) |
| $ | 9,947 |
|
| $ | 11 |
|
| $ | 9,958 |
|
Net income |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 877 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 877 |
|
|
| 24 |
|
|
| 901 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 799 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 799 |
|
|
| 16 |
|
|
| 815 |
|
Other comprehensive income |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 17 |
|
|
| 17 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 17 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 12 |
|
|
| 12 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 12 |
|
Dividends declared |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| (282 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| (282 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| (282 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends |
|
| - |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| (143 | ) |
|
| 0 |
|
|
| (143 | ) |
|
| 0 |
|
|
| (143 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares repurchased |
|
| (12 | ) |
|
| (1 | ) |
|
| (5 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| (273 | ) |
|
| (326 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| (600 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| (600 | ) |
|
| (8 | ) |
|
| (1 | ) |
|
| (2 | ) |
|
| 0 |
|
|
| (194 | ) |
|
| (232 | ) |
|
| 0 |
|
|
| (427 | ) |
|
| 0 |
|
|
| (427 | ) |
Other |
|
| 1 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 192 |
|
|
| (37 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| 155 |
|
|
| (16 | ) |
|
| 139 |
|
|
| 1 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 152 |
|
|
| (6 | ) |
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 146 |
|
|
| (8 | ) |
|
| 138 |
|
Balance, March 31, 2020 |
|
| 343 |
|
| $ | 3 |
|
|
| 261 |
|
| $ | 3 |
|
| $ | - |
|
| $ | 9,810 |
|
| $ | 589 |
|
| $ | (291 | ) |
| $ | 10,114 |
|
| $ | 19 |
|
| $ | 10,133 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2018 |
|
| - |
|
| $ | - |
|
|
| - |
|
| $ | - |
|
| $ | 9,513 |
|
| $ | - |
|
| $ | - |
|
| $ | 81 |
|
| $ | 9,594 |
|
| $ | - |
|
| $ | 9,594 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adoption of new accounting standards(c) |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 143 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| (143 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 1,036 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 105 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 1,141 |
|
|
| 10 |
|
|
| 1,151 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 5 |
|
|
| 5 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 5 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 135 |
|
|
| 5 |
|
|
| (4 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| 136 |
|
|
| 1 |
|
|
| 137 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net decrease in Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. investment |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| (2,119 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| (157 | ) | (b) |
| (2,276 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| (2,276 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. investment |
|
| 354 |
|
|
| 4 |
|
|
| 266 |
|
|
| 3 |
|
|
| (8,708 | ) |
|
| 8,701 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2019 |
|
| 354 |
|
| $ | 4 |
|
|
| 266 |
|
| $ | 3 |
|
| $ | - |
|
| $ | 8,706 |
|
| $ | 101 |
|
| $ | (214 | ) |
| $ | 8,600 |
|
| $ | 11 |
|
| $ | 8,611 |
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Balance, December 31, 2019 |
|
| 347 |
|
| $ | 3 |
|
|
| 264 |
|
| $ | 3 |
|
| $ | 9,849 |
|
| $ | 775 |
|
| $ | (296 | ) |
| $ | 10,334 |
|
| $ | 19 |
|
| $ | 10,353 |
|
(a) | Excludes Redeemable noncontrolling interests which are reflected in temporary equity (See Note 4—Fair Value under the heading “Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests”). |
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Fox Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“FOX” or the “Company”), is a news, sports and entertainment company, which manages and reports its businesses in the following segments: Cable Network Programming, Television and Other, Corporate and Eliminations.
The Distribution
On March 19, 2019, the Company became a standalone publicly traded company through the pro rata distribution by Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (now known as TFCF Corporation) (“21CF”) of all of the issued and outstanding common stock of FOX to 21CF stockholders (other than holders that were subsidiaries of 21CF) (the “Distribution”) in accordance with the Amended and Restated Distribution Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of June 20, 2018, by and between 21CF and 21CF Distribution Merger Sub, Inc. Following the Distribution, 354 million and 266 million shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Class A Common Stock”), and Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Class B Common Stock” and, together with the Class A Common Stock, the “Common Stock”), respectively, began trading independently on The Nasdaq Global Select Market (“Nasdaq”). In connection with the Distribution, the Company entered into the Separation and Distribution Agreement, dated as of March 19, 2019 (the “Separation Agreement”), with 21CF, which effected the internal restructuring (the “Separation”) whereby 21CF transferred to FOX a portfolio of 21CF’s news, sports and broadcast businesses, including FOX News Media (consisting of FOX News and FOX Business), FOX Entertainment, FOX Sports, FOX Television Stations, and sports cable networks FS1, FS2, FOX Deportes and Big Ten Network, and certain other assets, and FOX assumed from 21CF the liabilities associated with such businesses and certain other liabilities. The Separation and the Distribution were effected as part of a series of transactions contemplated by the Amended and Restated Merger Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of June 20, 2018, by and among 21CF, The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”) and certain subsidiaries of Disney, pursuant to which, among other things, 21CF became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Disney.
In connection with the Separation, the Company entered into several agreements that govern certain aspects of the Company’s relationship with 21CF and Disney following the Separation. These include the Separation Agreement, a tax matters agreement, a transition services agreement, as well as agreements relating to intellectual property licenses, employee matters, commercial arrangements and a studio lot lease (See Note 1—Description of Business and Basis of Presentation in the 2019 Form 10-K, as defined below, for further discussion).
Basis of Presentation
Theaccompanying Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of FOX have been prepared in accordance with United States (“U.S.”) generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting only of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation have been reflected in these Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements. Operating results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020,2021, due to, among other things, the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) on the Company’s business.
The impact of COVID-19 and measures to prevent its spread are affecting the macroeconomic environment, as well as the business of the Company, in a number of ways. For example, while the Company’s national news ratings remain strong, sporting events for which the Company has broadcast rights have been cancelled or postponed, the production of certain entertainment content the Company acquires has been suspended and demand in local advertising markets has declined. The magnitude of the impacts will depend on the duration and extent of COVID-19 and the effect of governmental actions, consumer behavior and actions taken by the Company’s business partners in response to the pandemic and such governmental actions. The evolving and uncertain nature of this situation makes it challenging for the Company to estimate the future performance of its businesses, particularly over the near to medium term, including the supply and demand for its services, its cash flows and its current and future advertising revenue. However, the impact of COVID-19 could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations over the near to medium term.
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FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The preparation of the Company’s Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts that are reported in the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying disclosures. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions that the Company may undertake in the future, actual results may differ from those estimates. A significant decline
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in estimated advertising revenuewidespread and continuing negative impacts on the macroeconomic environment and disruption to the Company’s business. Weak economic conditions and increased volatility and disruption in the financial markets pose risks to the Company and its business partners, including advertisers whose expenditures tend to reflect overall economic conditions. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused some of the Company’s advertisers to reduce their spending, and future declines in the economic prospects of advertisers or the expectedeconomy in general could negatively impact their advertising expenditures further. Depending on the duration and severity of the recession, it could lead to changes in consumer behavior, including increasing numbers of consumers canceling or foregoing subscriptions to multi-channel video programming distributor (“MVPD”) services, that adversely affect the Company’s affiliate fee and advertising revenues. In addition, the Company’s business depends on the volume and popularity of the Company’s programming could leadcontent it distributes, particularly sports content. Following the COVID-19 outbreak, sports events to which the Company has broadcast rights were cancelled or postponed and the production of certain entertainment content the Company distributes was suspended. In particular, the college football 2020 season was impacted by COVID-19, and as a downward revision inresult had an abridged schedule that included games that were shifted from the fair value of, among other things, the Company’s reporting units, indefinite-lived intangible assets and long-lived assets and result in an impairment and a non-cash charge that is materialfirst quarter to the Company’s reported net earnings. An impairment did not exist as of March 31, 2020. The Company will perform its annual impairment review during the fourthsecond quarter of fiscal 2020. In addition, the recoverability of national sports contracts is based on the Company’s best estimates at March 31, 2020 of attributable revenues and costs; such estimates2021, but had fewer live games overall due to cancellations. There may changebe additional content disruptions in the future, and such changesdepending on their duration and severity, these disruptions could materially adversely affect the Company’s future advertising revenues and, over a longer period, its future affiliate fee revenues. To the extent the pandemic further negatively impacts the Company’s ability to air sports events, it could result in a significantly greater adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations than the Company has experienced thus far. In addition, shifting sports schedules may be significant. Should revenues decline materially fromnegatively impact the Company’s ability to attract viewers and advertisers to its sports and entertainment programming.
The Company assessed certain accounting matters that generally require consideration of forecasted financial information in context with the information reasonably available to the Company and the best estimates applied at Marchof the future impacts of COVID-19 as of December 31, 2020. The accounting matters assessed included, but were not limited to, the Company’s valuation allowances, programming rights and the carrying value of the goodwill and other long-lived assets. While there was not an impact to the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2020, amortizationthe Company’s future assessment of rights may be accelerated.the magnitude and duration of COVID-19, as well as other factors, could result in material impacts to the Company’s consolidated financial statements in future reporting periods.
These interim Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated and combined financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 20192020 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 9, 201910, 2020 (the “2019“2020 Form 10-K”).
The Company’s financial statements for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 and as of March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2019 are presented on a consolidated basis. The Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2020 reflect the Company’s results of operations and cash flows as a standalone company, and the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2019 consist of the Company’s consolidated balances.
Prior to the Distribution, which occurred on March 19, 2019, the Company’s combined financial statements were derived from the unaudited consolidated financial statements and accounting records of 21CF.The Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2019 include, for the periods prior to March 19, 2019, allocations for certain support functions that were provided on a centralized basis within 21CF prior to the Distribution and not recorded at the business unit level, such as certain expenses related to finance, legal, insurance, information technology, compliance and human resources management activities, among others. 21CF did not routinely allocate these costs to any of its business units. These expenses were allocated to FOX on the basis of direct usage when identifiable, with the remainder allocated on a pro rata basis of combined revenues, headcount or other relevant measures. Management believes the assumptions underlying the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements includinginclude the assumptions regarding allocating general corporate expenses from 21CF, are reasonable. Nevertheless, the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements may not include allaccounts of the actual expenses that would have been incurred by FOX and may not reflect FOX’s consolidated results of operations and cash flows had it been a standalone company during the entirety of the periods presented. Actual costs that would have been incurred if FOX had been a standalone company would depend on multiple factors, including organizational structure and strategic decisions made in various areas, including information technology and infrastructure.
For purposes of the Company’s financial statements for the period prior to the Distribution,the income tax provision in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations was calculated as if FOX filed a separate tax return and was operating as a standalone business. Therefore, cash tax payments and items of current and deferred taxes may not be reflective of FOX’s actual tax balances prior to or subsequent to the Distribution. Prior to the Distribution, the Company’s operating results were included in 21CF’s consolidated U.S. federal and state income tax returns.
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FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Intercompany transactions with 21CF or its affiliates and the Company are reflected in the historical Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period prior to the Distribution.FOX. All significant intracompanyintercompany transactions and accounts within the Company’s consolidated businesses have been eliminated. Investments in and advances to entities or joint ventures in which the Company has significant influence, but less than a controlling financial
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FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
interest, are accounted for using the equity method. Significant influence generally exists when the Company owns an interest between 20% and 50%. In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 321 “Investments—Equity Securities” (“ASC 321”), equity securities in which the Company has no significant influence (generally less than a 20% ownership interest) with readily determinable fair values are accounted for at fair value based on quoted market prices. Equity securities without readily determinable fair values are accounted for either at fair value or using the measurement alternative method, which is at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. All gains and losses on investments in equity securities are recognized in the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Pursuant to the merger agreement relating to the merger of Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (“21CF”) and The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”), the Company made a prepayment of approximately $700 million which represented the Company’s share of the estimated tax liabilities resulting from the anticipated divestitures by Disney of certain assets (the “Divestiture Tax”), principally the FOX Sports Regional Sports Networks (“RSNs”). As of September 30, 2020, Disney had sold the RSNs, the Company and Disney reached an agreement to settle the majority of the prepaid Divestiture Tax and the Company received $462 million from Disney as reimbursement of the Company’s prepayment based upon the sales price of the RSNs. This reimbursement was recorded in Other, net in the Statement of Operations (See Note 11—Additional Financial Informationunder the heading “Other, net”). The balance of the prepaid Divestiture Tax is subject to adjustment in the future, but any such adjustment is not expected to have a material impact on the results of the Company.
The Company’s fiscal year ends on June 30 of each year. Certain fiscal 20192020 amounts have been reclassified to conform to the fiscal 20202021 presentation.
The unaudited and audited consolidated financial statements are referred to as the “Financial Statements” herein. The unaudited consolidated statements of operations are referred to as the “Statements of Operations” herein. The unaudited and audited consolidated balance sheets are referred to as the “Balance Sheets” herein. The unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows are referred to as the “Statements of Cash Flows” herein.
Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Guidance and the CARES Act
Adopted
In FebruaryJune 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-02, “Leases2016-13, “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 842)”326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” (“Topic 842”ASU 2016-13”), as amended. Topic 842 requires recognition of lease liabilities and right-of-use (“ROU”) assets on the balance sheet and disclosure of key information about leasing arrangements. OnJuly 1, 2019,2020, the Company adopted Topic 842ASU 2016-13 on a modified retrospective basis. The amendments in ASU 2016-13 require, among other things, financial assets measured at amortized cost basis and recorded operating lease liabilities and ROU assets of approximately $635 million and $585 million, respectively,to be presented at the date of adoption (See Note 7—Leases). The difference between the Company’s initialnet amount expected to be collected as compared to previous GAAP which delayed recognition of operating lease liabilities and ROU assets, at the date of adoption,until it was primarilyprobable a result of the reclassification of the deferred rent liability.loss had been incurred. The adoption of Topic 842ASU 2016-13 did not have a material impact on the Company’s Financial Statements.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract” (“ASU 2018-15”). OnJuly 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2018-15 on a prospective basis. The amendments in ASU 2018-15 require implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract to be capitalized using the same guidance for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. In addition, ASU 2018-15 provides guidance regarding the term over which capitalized implementation costs are to be amortized and requires specific financial statement presentation and disclosures. The adoption of ASU 2018-15 did not have a material impact on the Company’s Financial Statements.
In March 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-02, “Entertainment—Films—Other Assets—Film Costs (Subtopic926-20) and Entertainment—Broadcasters—Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Subtopic920-350): Improvements to Accounting for Costs of Films and License Agreements for Program Materials” (“ASU2019-02”). OnJuly 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2019-02 on a prospective basis and reclassified entertainment programming rights, with a contract duration of longer than a year, that were previously classified as the current portion of inventories, net to non-current inventories, net on the Balance Sheet. The amendments in ASU2019-02align the accounting treatment for production costs of episodic television series with the accounting treatment for production costs of films. In addition, ASU 2019-02 modifies certain aspects of the amortization, impairment, presentation and disclosure requirements in ASC 926-20 and the impairment, presentation and disclosure requirements in ASC 920-350, including eliminating the
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FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
balance sheet classification guidance. The adoption of ASU 2019-02 did not have a significant impact on the Statements of Operations. In accordance with the guidance in Topic 842, the Company elected not to reassess (i) whether any existing contracts are or contain leases, (ii) lease classification for existing leases or (iii) capitalization of initial direct costs for existing leases.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company early adopted ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment” (“ASU 2017-04”). The objective of ASU 2017-04 is to simplify how an entity is required to test goodwill for impairment. Under previous GAAP, entities were required to test goodwill for impairment using a two-step approach. Under the amendments in ASU 2017-04, an entity performs its goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. The adoption of ASU 2017-04 did not have an effect on the Company’s Financial Statements.Statements (See Note 3—Inventories, net for additional information).
CARES Act
In March 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). The CARES Act includes provisions relating to refundable payroll tax credits, deferral of the employer portion of certain payroll taxes, net operating loss carryback periods, modifications to net interest deduction limitations and technical corrections to tax depreciation methods for qualified improvement property. The Company does not expect the impact of these changes on the Company’s financial statements will be material.
NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONS, DISPOSALS AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS
The Company’s transactionsacquisitions described below support the Company’s strategy to strengthen its core brands and leverage its sports broadcasting rights and expand their reach beyond their traditional linear businesses.
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FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For certain acquisitions in Note 3—Acquisitions, Disposals and Other Transactions in the 2020 Form 10-K under the heading “Acquisitions and Disposals,” the accounting for each business combination, including consideration transferred, is based on provisional amounts and the allocation of the consideration transferred is not final. The amounts allocated to intangibles and goodwill, the estimates of useful lives and the related amortization expense are subject to changes pending the completion of the final valuations of certain assets and liabilities. A change in the allocation of consideration transferred and any estimates of useful lives could result in a change in the value allocated to the intangible assets that could impact future amortization expense.
Tubi AcquisitionFiscal 2020
In AprilSee Note 3—Acquisitions, Disposals and Other Transactions in the 2020 Form 10-K under the Company acquired Tubi, Inc. (“Tubi”), a leading free ad-supported streaming service,heading “Acquisitions and Disposals.” The accounting for approximately $445 million in net cash consideration at closing (thethe transactions described under the headings “Tubi Acquisition”). Potential additional consideration in the form of deferred consideration and unvested options totaling approximately $45 million may be due over a three-year period following the closing of the transaction. The Company financed the Tubi Acquisition principally with the net proceeds from the sale of its investment in Roku, Inc. (“Roku”) discussed below.
Television“Television Stations Acquisition and Divestiture,
In March” completed in fiscal 2020 continue to be based on provisional amounts and the Company acquired 3 television stations (FOX-affiliate KCPQ and MyNetworkTV-affiliate KZJO located in Seattle, Washington and FOX-affiliate WITI located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) for approximately $350 million in cash from Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (“Nexstar”). As partallocation of this transaction, the Company sold Nexstar 2 television stations (FOX-affiliate WJZY and MyNetworkTV-affiliate WMYT located in Charlotte, North Carolina) for approximately $45 million in cash. The consideration transferred of approximately $350 million for the stations the Company acquired has been preliminarily allocated, based on a provisional valuation, as follows: approximately $210 million to intangible assets, of which approximately $110 million has been allocated to Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) licenses with indefinite lives and approximately $100 million to amortizable intangible assets, primarily retransmission agreements with useful lives of approximately eight years; approximately $30 million to property, plant and equipment; and the balance to the goodwill on the transaction. The estimated goodwill, which is tax deductible, reflects the increased synergies and market penetration expected from combining the operations of the 3 television stations with those of the Company.not final.
Credible Acquisition
In October 2019, the Company acquired 67% of the equity in Credible Labs Inc. (“Credible”), a U.S. consumer finance marketplace, for approximately A$390$260 million (approximately $260 million) in cash (the “Credible Acquisition”), net of cash acquired. The remaining 33% of Credible not owned by the Company has beenwas recorded at fair value on the acquisition date based on the Company’s valuation of Credible’s business using a market approach (a Level 3 measurement as defined in Note 4—Fair Value). The consideration transferred of approximately $260 million has been preliminarily allocated, based on a provisionalfinal valuation of 100% of Credible, as follows: approximately $70$75 million to intangible assets with useful lives ranging from five to 10 years; approximately $285 million representing goodwill on the transaction;goodwill; approximately $(110) million to redeemable noncontrolling interests and the remainder to other net assets. The estimated goodwill, which is not tax deductible, reflects the increased market penetration and synergies expected from combining the operations of Credible and the Company.
In addition, the The Company has agreed to contribute up to $75 million of capital to Credible over approximately two years following the closing offinalized its purchase price accounting for the Credible Acquisition.
Other Transactions
Roku
In March 2020,Acquisition without any material adjustments recognized during the Company sold its investment in Roku for approximately $340 million. The Company recorded losses of approximately $470 million and $210 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2020, respectively, related to changes in the fair value of its investment in Roku prior to disposition, which were recorded in Other, net in the Statements of Operations (See Note 14—Additional Financial Information).
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FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Stars Group
In May 2019, the Company and The Stars Group Inc. (“The Stars Group”) announced plans to launch FOX Bet, a national media and sports wagering partnership in the U.S., which was launched in the firstsecond quarter of fiscal 2020. FOX Sports and The Stars Group have entered into a long-term commercial arrangement through which FOX Sports provides The Stars Group with an exclusive license to use certain FOX Sports trademarks. Prior to the tenth anniversary of the commercial agreement, and subject to certain conditions and applicable gaming regulatory approvals, FOX Sports has an option to acquire up to 50% of the equity inThe Stars Group’s U.S. business. In addition, the Company invested $236 million to acquire a 4.99% equity interest in The Stars Group. The common shares issued to the Company are subject to certain transfer restrictions for a period ending in May 2021, subject to customary exceptions. The Company accounts for the investment in The Stars Group at fair value (See Note 4—Fair Value).2021.
In October 2019, Flutter Entertainment plc (“Flutter”) and The Stars Group announced that they had reached agreement on the terms of a recommended all-share combination to create a global leader in sports betting and gaming (the “Combination”) and, in early May 2020, the Combination was completed. As part of the agreement, FOX Sports received the right to acquire an approximately 18.5% equity interest in FanDuel Group, a majority-owned subsidiary of Flutter, at its market value in 2021 (structured as a 10-year option from 2021, subject to a carrying value adjustment).
Caffeine and Caffeine Studios
In fiscal 2019, the Company invested, in the aggregate, approximately $100 million in cash for a minority equity interest in Caffeine, Inc. (“Caffeine”), a social broadcasting platform for gaming, entertainment and other creative content, and Caffeine Studio, LLC (“Caffeine Studios”), a newly formed venture that is jointly owned by the Company and Caffeine. The Company accounts for the investments in Caffeine using the measurement alternative in accordance with ASC 321 and Caffeine Studios using the equity method.
NOTE 3. INVENTORIES, NET
In accordance with ASC 920, “Entertainment—Broadcasters” (“ASC 920”), costs incurred in acquiring program rights or producing programs for the Cable Network Programming and Television segments, including advances, are capitalized and amortized over the license period or projected useful life of the programming. Program rights and the related liabilities are recorded at the gross amount of the liabilities when the license period has begun, the cost of the program is determinable and the program is accepted and available for airing. Effective for the Company beginning on July 1, 2020, ASC 920 permits program rights to be recorded in non-current inventories, net rather than segregated between current and non-current inventories, net. As a result, the Company reclassified entertainment programming rights, with a contract duration of longer than a year, that were previously classified as the current portion of inventories, net to non-current inventories, net on the Balance Sheet. Advances on sports events expected to be broadcast within one year and programs with an initial license period of one year or less continue to be recorded in the current portion of inventories, net. Television broadcast network entertainment programming, which includes acquired series, co-produced series, movies and other programs, are amortized primarily on an accelerated basis.
The Company has single and multi-year contracts for broadcast rights of programs and sports events. The Company evaluates the recoverability of the unamortized costs associated therewith, using total estimated advertising and other revenues attributable to the program material and considering the Company’s expectations of the usefulness of the program rights. The recoverability of entertainment programming is generally assessed on a contract basis and the recoverability of certain sports rights contracts for content broadcast on the FOX Network and the sports channels is assessed on an aggregate basis. Where an evaluation indicates that these multi-year contracts will result in an asset that is not recoverable, amortization of rights is accelerated in an amount equal to the amount by which the unamortized costs exceed fair value. The costs of multi-year sports contracts at the FOX Network and the sports channels are primarily
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FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
amortized based on the ratio of each current period’s attributable revenue for each contract to the estimated total remaining attributable revenue for each contract. Estimates can change and, accordingly, are reviewed periodically and amortization is adjusted as necessary. Such changes in the future could be material.
The Company’s inventories were comprised of the following:
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| As of March 31, 2020 |
|
| As of June 30, 2019 |
|
| As of December 31, 2020 |
|
| As of June 30, 2020 |
| ||||
|
| (in millions) |
|
| (in millions) |
| ||||||||||
Sports programming rights |
| $ | 745 |
|
| $ | 954 |
|
| $ | 869 |
|
| $ | 674 |
|
Entertainment programming rights |
|
| 465 |
|
|
| 380 |
|
|
| 383 |
|
|
| 384 |
|
Total inventories, net |
|
| 1,210 |
|
|
| 1,334 |
|
|
| 1,252 |
|
|
| 1,058 |
|
Less: current portion of inventories, net |
|
| (971 | ) |
|
| (1,129 | ) |
|
| (1,020 | ) |
|
| (856 | ) |
Total non-current inventories, net |
| $ | 239 |
|
| $ | 205 |
|
| $ | 232 |
|
| $ | 202 |
|
The aggregate amortization expense related to the programming rights was approximately $2.8 billion and $2.5 billion for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and approximately $3.5 billion and $3.3 billion for the six months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, which is included in Operating expenses in the Statements of Operations.
NOTE 4. FAIR VALUE
In accordance with ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurement,” fair value measurements are required to be disclosed using a three-tiered fair value hierarchy which distinguishes market participant assumptions into the following categories: (i) inputs that are quoted prices in active markets (“Level 1”); (ii) inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable, including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities (“Level 2”); and (iii) inputs that require the entity to use its own assumptions about market participant assumptions (“Level 3”).
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FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following tables present information about financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis:
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| Fair value measurements |
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| Fair value measurements |
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|
| As of March 31, 2020 |
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| As of December 31, 2020 |
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| Total |
|
| Level 1 |
|
| Level 2 |
|
| Level 3 |
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| Total |
|
| Level 1 |
|
| Level 2 |
|
| Level 3 |
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| (in millions) |
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| (in millions) |
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Assets |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investments in equity securities |
| $ | 256 |
|
| $ | - |
|
| $ | 256 | (a) |
| $ | - |
|
| $ | 894 |
|
| $ | 894 | (a) |
| $ | 0 |
|
| $ | 0 |
|
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other |
|
| (6 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| (6) | (b) |
|
| (4 | ) |
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| (4) | (b) |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests |
|
| (258 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| (258) | (b) |
|
| (202 | ) |
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| (202) | (b) |
Total |
| $ | (8 | ) |
| $ | - |
|
| $ | 256 |
|
| $ | (264) |
|
| $ | 688 |
|
| $ | 894 |
|
| $ | 0 |
|
| $ | (206) |
|
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FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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| Fair value measurements |
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| Fair value measurements |
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| As of June 30, 2019 |
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| As of June 30, 2020 |
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| Level 1 |
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| Level 2 |
|
| Level 3 |
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| Total |
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| Level 1 |
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| Level 2 |
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| Level 3 |
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Investments in equity securities |
| $ | 761 |
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| $ | 545 | (c) |
| $ | 216 | (a) |
| $ | - |
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| $ | 531 |
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| $ | 531 | (a) |
| $ | 0 |
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| $ | 0 |
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| 0 |
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| 0 |
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Redeemable noncontrolling interests |
|
| (189 | ) |
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| - |
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| - |
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| (189) | (b) |
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| (305 | ) |
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| 0 |
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| 0 |
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| (305) | (b) |
Total |
| $ | 572 |
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| $ | 545 |
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| $ | 216 |
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| $ | (189) |
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| $ | 220 |
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| $ | 531 |
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| $ | 0 |
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| $ | (311) |
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(a) | The investment categorized as Level |
| The Company utilizes the market approach valuation technique for its Level 3 fair value measures. Inputs to such measures could include observable market data obtained from independent sources such as broker quotes and recent market transactions for similar assets. It is the Company’s policy to maximize the use of observable inputs in the measurement of its Level 3 fair value measurements. To the extent observable inputs are not available, the Company utilizes unobservable inputs based upon the assumptions market participants would use in valuing the liability. Examples of utilized unobservable inputs are future cash flows and long-term growth rates. |
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Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
The Company accounts for redeemable noncontrolling interests in accordance with ASC 480-10-S99-3A, “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity,” because their exercise is outside the control of the Company. The redeemable noncontrolling interests recorded at fair value are put rights held by minority shareholders in a majority-owned sports network and Credible.
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FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
in Credible.
The changes in redeemable noncontrolling interests classified as Level 3 measurements were as follows:
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| For the three months ended March 31, |
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| For the nine months ended March 31, |
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Beginning of period |
| $ | (216 | ) |
| $ | (106 | ) |
| $ | (189 | ) |
| $ | (275 | ) |
|
| $ | (310 | ) |
| $ | (207 | ) |
| $ | (305 | ) |
| $ | (189 | ) |
Acquisitions(a) |
|
| - |
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| - |
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| (109 | ) |
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| - |
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| 0 |
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| (109 | ) |
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| 0 |
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| (109 | ) |
Net income |
|
| (4 | ) |
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| (6 | ) |
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| (16 | ) |
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| (27 | ) |
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| (4 | ) |
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| (3 | ) |
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| (8 | ) |
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| (12 | ) |
Redemption of noncontrolling interests(b) |
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| 135 |
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| 0 |
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| 135 |
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Distributions |
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| 6 |
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| 6 |
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| 19 |
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| 25 |
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| 5 |
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| 5 |
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| 11 |
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| 13 |
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Accretion and other |
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| (44 | ) |
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| (30 | ) |
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| 37 |
| (b) |
| 141 |
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| (28 | ) |
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| 98 |
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| (35 | ) |
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| 81 |
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End of period |
| $ | (258 | ) |
| $ | (136 | ) |
| $ | (258 | ) |
| $ | (136 | ) |
|
| $ | (202 | ) |
| $ | (216 | ) |
| $ | (202 | ) |
| $ | (216 | ) |
(a) | See Note 2—Acquisitions, Disposals and Other Transactions under the heading “Credible Acquisition.” |
| As a result of the exercise of a portion of the put rights held by the sports network minority shareholder during the three months ended December 31, 2020, approximately $135 million was reclassified out of Redeemable noncontrolling interests. The Company will pay half of the purchase price in cash at closing and deliver a three-year promissory note for the balance. The Company recorded $67 million in Current liabilities and the remaining balance in Non-current liabilities in the Balance Sheet. |
| As a result of the expiration of a portion of the put rights held by the sports network minority shareholder during the |
Another portion of the
The final put rightsright held by the sports network minority shareholder will become exercisable in July 2020 and the remaining portion will become exercisable in July 2021. The put right held by the Credible minority shareholder will become exercisable in fiscal year 2025.
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FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Financial Instruments
The carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments, such as cash and cash equivalents, receivables, payables and investments, accounted for using the measurement alternative method in accordance with ASC 321, approximates fair value.
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| As of March 31, 2020 |
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Fair value |
| $ | 7,568 |
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| $ | 7,643 |
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| $ | 9,905 |
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| $ | 9,746 |
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Carrying value |
| $ | 6,754 |
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| $ | 6,751 |
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| $ | 7,949 |
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| $ | 7,946 |
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Fair value is generally determined by reference to market values resulting from trading on a national securities exchange or in an over-the-counter market (a Level 1 measurement).
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FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with several financial institutions. The Company has deposits held with banks that exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. Generally, these deposits may be redeemed upon demand and are maintained with financial institutions of reputable credit and, therefore, bear minimal credit risk.
The Company’s receivables did not represent significant concentrations of credit risk as of December 31, 2020 or June 30, 2020. Generally, the Company does not require collateral to secure receivables. As of MarchDecember 31, 2020 and June 30, 2019,2020, the Company had 0 individual customers that accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s receivables.
NOTE 5. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
The changes in the carrying values of the Company’s intangible assets and related accumulated amortization were as follows:
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| Intangible assets not subject to amortization |
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| Total |
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| Amortizable intangible assets, net(a) |
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Balance, June 30, 2019 |
| $ | 2,167 |
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| $ | 642 |
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| $ | 2,809 |
|
| $ | 42 |
|
| $ | 2,851 |
|
Acquisitions(b) |
|
| 113 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 113 |
|
|
| 171 |
|
|
| 284 |
|
Disposals(b) |
|
| (30 | ) |
|
| - |
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|
| (30 | ) |
|
| - |
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|
| (30 | ) |
Amortization |
|
| - |
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| - |
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| - |
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|
| (21 | ) |
|
| (21 | ) |
Balance, March 31, 2020 |
| $ | 2,250 |
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| $ | 642 |
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| $ | 2,892 |
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| $ | 192 |
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| $ | 3,084 |
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The changes in the carrying value of goodwill, by segment, are as follows:
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| Television |
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| Other, Corporate and Eliminations |
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| Total Goodwill |
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Balance, June 30, 2019 |
| $ | 987 |
|
| $ | 1,704 |
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| $ | - |
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| $ | 2,691 |
|
Acquisitions(a) |
|
| 45 |
|
|
| 142 |
|
|
| 222 |
|
|
| 409 |
|
Disposals(a) |
|
| - |
|
|
| (11 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| (11 | ) |
Balance, March 31, 2020 |
| $ | 1,032 |
|
| $ | 1,835 |
|
| $ | 222 |
|
| $ | 3,089 |
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NOTE 6. BORROWINGS
Senior Notes Issued
In April 2020, the Company issued $600 million of 3.05% senior notes due 2025 and $600 million of 3.50% senior notes due 2030.
In January 2019, the Company issued $6.8 billion ofBorrowings include senior notes (See Note 9—Borrowings in the 20192020 Form 10-K under the heading “Senior“Public Debt – Senior Notes Issued UnderIssued”). In addition, the January 2019 Indenture”).
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FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Revolving Credit Agreement
The Company is party to a credit agreement providing a $1.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility with a sub-limit of $150 million available for the issuance of letters of credit and a maturity date of March 2024 (See Note 9—Borrowings in the 20192020 Form 10-K under the heading “Revolving Credit Agreement”). In April 2020, the Company entered into an amendment to the credit agreement, which, among other things, deducts cash in excess of $500 million from indebtedness for purposes of calculating the operating income leverage ratio under the agreement. As of MarchDecember 31, 2020,, there were 0 borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit agreement.
NOTE7. LEASES
Lessee Arrangements
The Company has lease agreements primarily for office facilities, transponder agreements and other equipment leases. At contract inception, the Company determines if a contract is or contains a lease and whether it is an operating or finance lease. The Company does not separate lease components from nonlease components for real estate leases.
For operating leases that have a lease term of greater than one year, the Company initially recognizes operating lease liabilities and ROU assets at the lease commencement date, which is the date that the lessor makes an underlying asset available for use by the Company. ROU assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the present value of the Company’s obligation to make lease payments, primarily escalating fixed payments, over the lease term. The discount rate used to determine the present value of the lease payments is generally the Company’s incremental borrowing rate because the rate implicit in the lease is generally not readily determinable. The incremental borrowing rate for the lease term is determined by adjusting the Company’s unsecured borrowing rate for a similar term to approximate a collateralized borrowing rate. The Company's lease terms for each of its leases represents the noncancelable period for which the Company has the right to use an underlying asset, together with all of the following: (i) periods covered by an option to extend the lease if the Company is reasonably certain to exercise that option; (ii) periods covered by an option to terminate the lease if the Company is reasonably certain not to exercise that option; and (iii) periods covered by an option to extend (or not to terminate) the lease in which exercise of the option is controlled by the lessor. The Company recognizes lease payments as lease expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
The Company’s operating ROU assets are included in Other non-current assets and the Company’s current and non-current operating lease liabilities are included in Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities and Other liabilities, respectively, in the Company’s Balance Sheet (See Note 14—Additional Financial Information).
The following amounts were recorded in the Company’s Balance Sheet relating to its operating leases and other supplemental information:
| As of March 31, 2020 |
| |
| (in millions) |
| |
ROU assets | $ | 531 |
|
Lease liabilities |
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|
|
Current lease liabilities | $ | 134 |
|
Non-current lease liabilities |
| 431 |
|
Total lease liabilities | $ | 565 |
|
Other supplemental information |
|
|
|
Weighted average remaining lease term | 7 years |
| |
Weighted average discount rate |
| 3 | % |
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FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following table presents information about the Company’s lease costs and supplemental cash flows information for leases:
|
| For the three months ended March 31, 2020 |
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| For the nine months ended March 31, 2020 |
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| (in millions) |
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Lease costs |
|
|
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Total lease costs(a) |
| $ | 34 |
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| $ | 95 |
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Supplemental cash flows information |
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Operating cash flows from operating leases |
| $ | 43 |
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| $ | 124 |
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ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities(b) |
| $ | 33 |
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| $ | 45 |
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The following table presents the lease payments relating to the Company’s operating leases:
| As of March 31, 2020 |
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| (in millions) |
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Fiscal Year |
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2020 | $ | 41 |
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2021 |
| 132 |
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2022 |
| 93 |
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2023 |
| 91 |
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2024 |
| 87 |
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Thereafter |
| 207 |
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Total lease payments(a) |
| 651 |
|
Less: imputed interest |
| (86 | ) |
Present value of operating lease liabilities | $ | 565 |
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|
Lessor Arrangements
The Company’s lessor arrangements primarily relate to its owned production and office facilities at the FOX Studios lot, which is located in Los Angeles, California. The Company is responsible for the management of the FOX Studios lot, which includes managing and providing facilities, studio operations, and production services, which until 2026 will predominantly be utilized by Disney productions. The Company leases production and office space on the FOX Studios lot to 21CF for an initial term of seven years, subject to 2 five-year renewal options exercisable by 21CF. The Company will receive approximately $50 million annually in lease payments over the lease term.
The Company recorded total lease income of approximately $15 million and $40 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2020, respectively, which is included in Revenues in the Statements of Operations. The Company recognizes lease payments for operating leases as revenue on a straight-line basis over the lease term and variable lease payments as revenue in the period incurred.
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FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 8.6. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Stock Repurchase Program
On November 6, 2019,In fiscal 2020, the Company announced that itsCompany’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) had authorized a stock repurchase program providing for the repurchase of $2 billion of the Company’s Class A Common Stock.Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Class A Common Stock”), and Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Class B Common Stock” and, together with the Class A Common Stock, the “Common Stock”). The program has no time limit and may be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time. TheIn August 2020, the Company also announced that it had entered into an2 accelerated share repurchase (“ASR”) agreementagreements to repurchase $350$154 million of Class A Common Stock and announced its intention to promptly repurchase $150$66 million of Class B Common Stock.
In accordance with the ASR agreementagreements, in November 2019,August 2020, the Company paid a third-party financial institution $350$154 million and $66 million and received an initial deliverydeliveries of approximately 84.7 million and 2.0 million shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, respectively, representing 80% of the shares expected to be repurchased under theeach ASR agreement, at a price of $34.99$26.00 and $26.01 per share, which was the The Nasdaq Global Select Market closing share price of the Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, respectively, on November 11, 2019.August 21, 2020. Upon settlement of the ASR agreementagreements in JanuarySeptember 2020, the Company received a final deliverydeliveries of approximately 20.9 million and 0.4 million shares of Class A Common Stock.Stock and Class B Common Stock, respectively. The final number of shares purchased under the ASR agreementagreements was determined using a price of $36.05$27.57 and $27.67 per share (the volume-weighted average market price of the Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, respectively, during the termterms of the ASR agreementagreements less a discount)discount applicable for the Class A Common Stock). The Company accounted for the each
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FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ASR agreement as two separate transactions. The initial deliverydeliveries of Class A Common Stock wasand Class B Common Stock were accounted for as a treasury stock transactiontransactions recorded on the acquisition date. The final settlementsettlements of Class A Common Stock wasand Class B Common Stock were accounted for as a forward contractcontracts indexed to the Class A Common Stock or Class B Common Stock, as applicable, and qualified as an equity transaction.transactions.
DuringIn addition to the nine months ended March 31, 2020,shares purchased under the ASR agreements, the Company repurchased approximately 2 million and 5 million shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock respectively, for $72 million and $178 million, respectively, in the open market.
In total, the Company repurchased approximately 1715 million shares of Common Stock for $600$419 million during the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020.
Repurchased shares are retired and reduce the number of shares issued and outstanding. The Company allocates the amount of the repurchase price over par value between additional paid-in capital and retained earnings.
As of MarchDecember 31, 2020, the Company’s remaining stock repurchase authorization was approximately $1.4 billion.
Stockholders Agreement
The Company also announced on November 6, 2019 that it had entered into a stockholders agreement with the Murdoch Family Trust pursuant$980 million. Subsequent to whichDecember 31, 2020, the Company and the Murdoch Family Trust have agreed not to take actions that would resultrepurchased a total of approximately 1 million shares of Common Stock for $31 million in the Murdoch Family Trust and Murdoch family members together owning more than 44% of the outstanding voting power of the shares of Class B Common Stock or would increase the Murdoch Family Trust’s voting power by more than 1.75% in any rolling twelve-month period. The Murdoch Family Trust would forfeit votes to the extent necessary to ensure that the Murdoch Family Trust and the Murdoch family collectively do not exceed 44% of the outstanding voting power of the Class B shares, except where a Murdoch family member votes their own shares differently from the Murdoch Family Trust on any matter.open market.
Temporary Stockholder Rights Plan
In connection with the Distribution, the Board approved the adoption of a Temporary Stockholder Rights Agreement (as amended, the “Rights Agreement”), effective March 19, 2019 (See Note 10—Stockholders’ Equity in the 2019 Form 10-K under the heading “Temporary Stockholder Rights Plan”). In November 2019, the rights issued pursuant to the Rights Agreement expired in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
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FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Dividends
The following table summarizes the dividends declared per share on both the Company’s Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock:
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| For the three months ended March 31, |
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| 2019 |
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| 2020 |
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| 2019 |
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Cash dividend per share |
| $ | 0.23 |
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| $ | - |
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| $ | 0.46 |
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| $ | - |
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| For the three months ended December 31, |
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| For the six months ended December 31, |
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| 2019 |
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| 2019 |
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Cash dividend per share |
| $ | 0 |
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| $ | 0 |
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| $ | 0.23 |
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| $ | 0.23 |
|
TheSubsequent to December 31, 2020, the Company declared a semi-annual dividend of $0.23 per share on both the Class A Common Stock and the Class B Common Stock during the three months endedStock. The dividend declared is payable on April 7, 2021 with a record date for determining dividend entitlements of March 31, 2020, which was paid in April 2020 to stockholders of record on March 4, 2020.10, 2021.
NOTE 9.7. EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION
In connection with the Distribution, theThe Company adoptedhas 1 equity plan, the Fox Corporation 2019 Shareholder Alignment Plan (the “SAP”), under which (See Note 12—Equity-Based Compensation in the 2020 Form 10-K).
The following table summarizes the Company’s equity-based compensation:
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| For the three months ended December 31, |
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| For the six months ended December 31, |
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| 2020 |
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| 2019 |
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| 2020 |
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| 2019 |
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| (in millions) |
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Equity-based compensation |
| $ | 44 |
|
| $ | 42 |
|
| $ | 75 |
|
| $ | 74 |
|
Intrinsic value of all settled equity-based awards |
| $ | 10 |
|
| $ | 3 |
|
| $ | 91 |
|
| $ | 6 |
|
Tax benefit on settled equity-based awards |
| $ | 2 |
|
| $ | 1 |
|
| $ | 16 |
|
| $ | 1 |
|
The Company’s stock based awards are settled in Class A Common Stock. As of December 31, 2020, the Company’s total estimated compensation includingcost, not yet recognized, related to non-vested equity awards held by the Company’s employees was approximately $145 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period between one and two years.
As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company had approximately 7 million stock options outstanding. For the three and six months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the computation of diluted earnings per share did not include most of the stock appreciation rights, restrictedoptions outstanding during these periods, because their inclusion would have been antidilutive.
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FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Awards Granted and unrestricted stock, Vested
Restricted Stock Units
During the six months ended December 31, 2020, approximately 2.0 million restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance stock units (“PSUs”) and other types of FOX equity awards may be granted. The Company’s officers, directors and employees are eligible to participate in the SAP.
Performance Stock Units
PSUs are fair valued on the date of grant and expensed over the service period using a straight-line method as the awards cliff vest at the end of the three-year performance period. The Company also estimates the number of shares expected to vest which is based on management’s determination of the probable outcome of the performance conditions, which requires considerable judgment. The Company records a cumulative adjustment in periods that the Company’s estimate of the number of shares expected to vest changes. Additionally, the Company ultimately adjusts the expense recognized to reflect the actual vested shares following the resolution of the performance conditions. The number of shares that will be issued upon vesting of PSUs can range from 0% to 200% of the target award, based on (i) the Company’s average annual adjusted earnings per share growth, (ii) the Company’s average annual adjusted free cash flow growth and (iii) the Company’s three-year total shareholder return (“TSR”) as measured against the three-year TSR of the companies that comprise the Standard and Poor’s 500 Index. The fair value of the TSR condition is determined using a Monte Carlo simulation model.
During the nine months ended March 31, 2020, approximately 1.4 million PSUs were granted, which havegenerally vest in equal annual installments over a three-year performance measurement period beginning in July 2019. The awards are subject to the achievement of three pre-established objective performance measures determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board (the “Compensation Committee”). The awards issued will be settled in shares of Class A Common Stock upon vesting and are subject to the participants’ continued employment with the Company. Any person who holds PSUs shall have no ownership interest in the shares of Class A Common Stock to which such PSUs relate untilCompany, and unless shares of Class A Common Stock are delivered to the holder. All shares of Class A Common Stock awards that are cancelled or forfeited become available for future grants. Certain of these awards have a graded vesting provision and the expense recognition is accelerated.
Restricted Stock Units3.5 million RSUs vested.
During the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020,2019, approximately 1.1 million RSUs were granted, which vest in equal annual installments over a three-year period subject to the participants’ continued employment with the Company.
In March 2019, in connection with the Distribution, the Compensation Committee granted approximately 2.4 million RSUs under the SAP, which will primarily vest in 2 tranches. Approximately 50% of the RSUs will vest on June 15, 2020 and the remaining RSUs will vest on June 15, 2021, in each case, subject to a service requirement through the vesting dates.
Stock Options
During the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020,2019, approximately 3.8 million stock options were granted, which generally have a term of seven years and vest in equal annual installments over a three-year period subject to the participants’ continued employment with the Company.
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FOX CORPORATIONPerformance-Based Stock Options
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In March 2019, in connection withPerformance-based stock options (“PSOs”) are awards that entitle the Distribution,holder to purchase a specified number of shares of Class A Common Stock at a specified price for a specified period of time, contingent on the performance of the Class A Common Stock over a three-year period, subject to the terms and conditions of the SAP, the applicable award documents and such other terms and conditions as the Compensation Committee of the Board may establish. The PSOs granted approximately 3.1 million stock options under the SAP. The stock optionsSAP will vest 50% on June 15, 2020in full only if the Company’s Class A Common Stock exceeds the exercise price of the PSO by a certain threshold over a certain period of time during the performance period (the “market condition”). The PSOs were fair valued using a Monte Carlo simulation model that uses the following assumptions: (i) expected volatility; (ii) expected term; (iii) risk-free interest rate; and 50% on June 15, 2021, in each case, subject(iv) expected dividend yield.Compensation cost related to a service requirement through the vesting dates.PSO will be recognized even if the market condition is not met.
As of MarchDuring the six months ended December 31, 2020, the Company hadgranted approximately 75.0 million stock options outstanding. For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2020, the computation of diluted earnings per share did not include most of the stock options outstanding during these periods, because their inclusion would have been antidilutive.
The following table summarizes the Company’s equity-based compensation:
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| For the three months ended March 31, |
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| For the nine months ended March 31, |
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| 2020 |
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| 2019 |
|
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
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| (in millions) |
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Equity-based compensation(a) |
| $ | 41 |
|
| $ | 38 |
|
| $ | 115 |
|
| $ | 71 |
|
Intrinsic value of all settled equity-based awards |
| $ | 2 |
|
| $ | 130 |
|
| $ | 8 |
|
| $ | 240 |
|
|
|
The Company’s stock based awards are settledPSOs, which will vest in Class A Common Stock. As of March 31, 2020, the Company’s total estimated compensation cost, not yet recognized, related to non-vested equity awards held by the Company’s employees was approximately $165 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period between one and two years.
NOTE 10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY FOX, INC. INVESTMENT
Related Party Transactions
In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into transactions with related parties, which prior to the Distribution included subsidiaries and equity affiliates of 21CF.
The following table sets forth the net revenue from related parties included in the Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2019:
|
| For the three months ended March 31, 2019 |
|
| For the nine months ended March 31, 2019 |
| ||
|
| (in millions) |
| |||||
Related party revenue |
| $ | 111 |
|
| $ | 289 |
|
Related party expense |
|
| (33 | ) |
|
| (67 | ) |
Related party revenue, net of expense |
| $ | 78 |
|
| $ | 222 |
|
For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2020, the related party revenue and expense were not material.
18
FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Corporate Allocations and Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Investment
Prior to the Distribution, 21CF provided services to and funded certain expenses for the Company such as: global real estate and occupancy costs and employee benefits (“Direct Corporate Expenses”). In addition, the Company’s Financial Statements include, for the periods prior to March 19, 2019, general corporate expenses of 21CF which were not historically allocated to the Company for certain support functions that were provided on a centralized basis within 21CF prior to the Distribution and not recordedfull at the business unit level, such as certain expenses related to finance, legal, insurance, information technology, compliance and human resources management activities, among others (“General Corporate Expenses”). For purposesend of the Financial Statements for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2019, the General Corporate Expenses were allocated to the Company. The General Corporate Expenses were included in the Statements of Operations in Selling, general and administrative expenses and Other, net, as appropriate. These expenses were allocated to the Company on the basis of direct usage when identifiable, with the remainder allocated on a pro rata basis of combined revenues, headcount or other relevant measures of the Company. Management believes the assumptions underlying the Financial Statements, including the assumptions regarding allocating General Corporate Expenses from 21CF are reasonable. Nevertheless, the Financial Statements may not include all of the actual expenses that would have been incurred by FOX and may not reflect the Company’s consolidated results of operations and cash flows had it been a standalone company prior to the Distribution. Actual costs that would have been incurredthree-year performance period if the Company had beenmarket condition is met and have a standalone company would depend on multiple factors, including organizational structure and strategic decisions made in various areas, including information technology and infrastructure. For the purposesterm of the Statements of Operations, the Company recorded approximately $100 million and $270 million of General Corporate Expenses within Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2019, respectively, and the remaining balance of the Corporate allocations presented in the table below within Other, net for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2019.seven years thereafter.
Intercompany transactions with 21CF or its affiliates and the Company are reflected in the historical Financial Statements for the period prior to the Distribution. All significant intercompany balances between 21CF and the Company for the period prior to the Distribution have been reflected in the Statement of Cash Flows as a financing activity.
The following table summarizes the components of the net decrease in the Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. investment for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2019:
|
| For the three months ended March 31, 2019 |
|
| For the nine months ended March 31, 2019 |
| ||
|
| (in millions) |
| |||||
Cash pooling, general financing activities and other(a) |
| $ | (1,523 | ) |
| $ | (1,537 | ) |
Corporate allocations |
|
| 111 |
|
|
| 291 |
|
Net dividend paid to Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. |
|
| (6,500 | ) |
|
| (6,500 | ) |
Taxes payable(b) |
|
| 593 |
|
|
| 593 |
|
Deferred taxes on step-up(c) |
|
| 5,515 |
|
|
| 5,515 |
|
Other deferred taxes(c) |
|
| (481 | ) |
|
| (481 | ) |
Net decrease in Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. investment |
| $ | (2,285 | ) |
| $ | (2,119 | ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 11.8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments
The Company has commitments under certain firm contractual arrangements (“firm commitments”) to make future payments. These firm commitments secure the future rights to various assets and services to be used in the normal course of operations. The total firm commitments and future debt payments as of MarchDecember 31, 2020 and June 30, 20192020 were approximately $37$34 billion and $41$37 billion, respectively. The decrease from June 30, 20192020 was primarily due to sports programming rights payments.
Contingencies
Profits Participants Litigation
In November 2015, Wark Entertainment, Inc., Temperance Brennan, L.P., Snooker Doodle Productions, Inc., and Bertha Blue, Inc. filed lawsuits against 21CF, Fox Entertainment Group, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Twentieth Century Fox Television (“TCFTV”), and Fox Broadcasting Corporation in the Superior Court of Los Angeles. The plaintiffs were profits participants in the Bones television series and alleged that TCFTV, which produced the show, breached its contracts with the plaintiffs and committed fraud concerning certain of those contracts, and that 21CF, Fox Entertainment Group, and Fox Broadcasting Corporation induced TCFTV’s breach of contract and intentionally interfered with the plaintiffs’ contracts with TCFTV. During the quarter ended September 30, 2019, the parties amicably resolved the lawsuits, and the Company contributed $34 million pursuant to a settlement agreement with the plaintiffs and Disney as successor to 21CF, Fox Entertainment Group, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, and TCFTV. During the quarter ended March 31, 2020, Disney reached an amicable settlement with an additional profits participant who came forward. The Company’s portion of this settlement is approximately $20 million.
Profits participation litigation is subject to uncertainty and it is possible that there could be adverse developments in pending or future cases that could involve a FOX subsidiary. As of March 31, 2020, the Company does not believe that it has incurred a probable material loss for any other activities.
FOX News
The CompanyCompany’s FOX News business and certain of its current and former employees have been subject to allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination on the basis of sex and racial discrimination relating to alleged misconduct at the Company’s FOX News business.race. The Company has resolved many of these claims and is contesting other claims in litigation. The Company has also received regulatory and investigative inquiries relating to these matters. To date, none of the amounts paid in settlements or reserved for pending or future claims is material, individually or in the aggregate, material to the Company. The amount of additional liability, if any, that may result from these or related matters cannot be estimated at this time. However, the Company does not currently anticipate that the ultimate resolution of any such pending matters will have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
13
FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.K. Newspaper Matters Indemnity
In connection with the separation of 21CF and News Corporation in June 2013 (the “21CF News Corporation Separation”), 21CF agreed to indemnify News Corporation, on an after-tax basis, for payments made after the separation21CF News Corporation Separation arising out of civil claims and investigations relating to phone hacking, illegal data access and inappropriate payments to public officials that occurred at subsidiaries of News Corporation before the 21CF News Corporation Separation, as well as legal and professional fees and expenses paid in connection with the related criminal matters, other than fees, expenses and costs relating to employees who are not (i) directors, officers or certain designated employees or (ii) with respect to civil matters, co-defendants with News Corporation (the “U.K. Newspaper Matters Indemnity”). In accordance with the Separation Agreement (as defined in Note 1—Description of Business and Basis of Presentation in the 2020 Form 10-K under the heading “The Distribution”), the Company assumed certain costs and liabilities related to the U.K. Newspaper Matters Indemnity were assumed by the Company.Indemnity. The liability recorded in the Balance Sheets related to the indemnity was approximately $65$55 million and $50$65 million as of MarchDecember 31, 2020 and June 30, 2019,2020, respectively.
20
FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Other
The Company establishes an accrued liability for legal claims and indemnification claims when the Company determines that a loss is both probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Once established, accruals are adjusted from time to time, as appropriate, in light of additional information. The amount of any loss ultimately incurred in relation to matters for which an accrual has been established may be higher or lower than the amounts accrued for such matters. Any fees, expenses, fines, penalties, judgments or settlements which might be incurred by the Company in connection with the various proceedings could affect the Company’s results of operations and financial condition. For the contingencies disclosed above for which there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss may be incurred, other than the accrual provided, the Company was unable to estimate the amount of loss or range of loss.
The Company’s operations are subject to tax in various domestic jurisdictions and as a matter of course, the Company is regularly audited by federal and state tax authorities. The Company believes it has appropriately accrued for the expected outcome of all pending tax matters and does not currently anticipate that the ultimate resolution of pending tax matters will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial condition, future results of operations or liquidity. Each member of the 21CF consolidated group, which includes 21CF, the Company (prior to the Distribution)Distribution (as defined in Note 1—Description of Business and Basis of Presentation in the 2020 Form 10-K under the heading “The Distribution”)) and 21CF’s other subsidiaries, is jointly and severally liable for the U.S. federal incomeand, in certain jurisdictions, state tax liabilities of each other member of the consolidated group. Consequently, the Company could be liable in the event any such liability is incurred, and not discharged, by any other member of the 21CF consolidated group. The tax matters agreement requires 21CF and/or Disney to indemnify the Company for any such liability. Disputes or assessments could arise during future audits by the Internal Revenue Service in amounts that the Company cannot quantify.
NOTE 12.9. PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
The Company participates in and/or sponsors various pension, savings and postretirement benefit plans. Pension plans and postretirement benefit plans are closed to new participants with the exception of a small group covered by collective bargaining agreements.
14
FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The net periodic benefit cost was $14$17 million and $13 million for the three months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $41$34 million and $40$27 million for the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
NOTE 13.10. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company is a news, sports and entertainment company, which manages and reports its businesses in the following segments:
| • | Cable Network Programming, which principally consists of the production and licensing of news and sports content distributed primarily through traditional cable television systems, direct broadcast satellite operators and telecommunication companies (“traditional MVPDs”) |
| • | Television, which principally consists of the acquisition, marketing and distribution of broadcast network programming nationally under the FOX brand and the operation of 29 full power broadcast television stations, including 11 duopolies, in the U.S. Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network, 10 are affiliated with MyNetworkTV and 1 is an independent station. The Television segment also includes Tubi, Inc., a free advertising-supported video-on-demand (“AVOD”) service. |
| • | Other, Corporate and Eliminations, which principally consists of the FOX Studio Lot, Credible, corporate overhead costs and intracompany |
The Company’s operating segments have been determined in accordance with the Company’s internal management structure, which is organized based on operating activities. The Company evaluates performance based upon several factors, of which the primary financial measure is segment operating income before depreciation and amortization, or Segment EBITDA. Due to the integrated nature of these operating segments, estimates and judgments are made in allocating certain assets, revenues and expenses.
21
FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Beginning with the announcement of the Company’s financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company has renamed as “Segment EBITDA” the measure that it previously referred to as “Segment OIBDA.” The definition of this measure has not changed: Segment EBITDA is defined as Revenues less Operating expenses and Selling, general and administrative expenses. Segment EBITDA does not include: Amortization of cable distribution investments, Depreciation and amortization, Impairment and restructuring charges, Interest expense, Interest income, Other, net and Income tax expense. Management believes that Segment EBITDA is an appropriate measure for evaluating the operating performance of the Company’s business segments because it is the primary measure used by the Company’s chief operating decision maker to evaluate the performance of and allocate resources to the Company’s businesses.
15
FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following tables set forth the Company’s Revenues and Segment EBITDA for the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 and 2019:
|
| For the three months ended March 31, |
|
| For the nine months ended March 31, |
|
| For the three months ended December 31, |
|
| For the six months ended December 31, |
| ||||||||||||||||||||
|
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
|
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
|
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
|
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
| ||||||||
|
| (in millions) |
|
| (in millions) |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cable Network Programming |
| $ | 1,467 |
|
| $ | 1,383 |
|
| $ | 4,221 |
|
| $ | 4,082 |
|
| $ | 1,488 |
|
| $ | 1,469 |
|
| $ | 2,813 |
|
| $ | 2,754 |
|
Television |
|
| 1,926 |
|
|
| 1,370 |
|
|
| 5,548 |
|
|
| 4,796 |
|
|
| 2,556 |
|
|
| 2,266 |
|
|
| 3,906 |
|
|
| 3,622 |
|
Other, Corporate and Eliminations |
|
| 47 |
|
|
| (1 | ) |
|
| 116 |
|
|
| (2 | ) |
|
| 43 |
|
|
| 43 |
|
|
| 85 |
|
|
| 69 |
|
Total revenues |
| $ | 3,440 |
|
| $ | 2,752 |
|
| $ | 9,885 |
|
| $ | 8,876 |
|
| $ | 4,087 |
|
| $ | 3,778 |
|
| $ | 6,804 |
|
| $ | 6,445 |
|
Segment EBITDA |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cable Network Programming |
| $ | 792 |
|
| $ | 741 |
|
| $ | 2,032 |
|
| $ | 1,893 |
|
| $ | 571 |
|
| $ | 556 |
|
| $ | 1,352 |
|
| $ | 1,240 |
|
Television |
|
| 224 |
|
|
| 99 |
|
|
| 261 |
|
|
| 256 |
|
|
| (185 | ) |
|
| (214 | ) |
|
| 272 |
|
|
| 37 |
|
Other, Corporate and Eliminations |
|
| (96 | ) |
|
| (74 | ) |
|
| (256 | ) |
|
| (177 | ) |
|
| (81 | ) |
|
| (81 | ) |
|
| (153 | ) |
|
| (160 | ) |
Amortization of cable distribution investments |
|
| (5 | ) |
|
| (10 | ) |
|
| (19 | ) |
|
| (29 | ) |
|
| (6 | ) |
|
| (5 | ) |
|
| (11 | ) |
|
| (14 | ) |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
| (57 | ) |
|
| (58 | ) |
|
| (164 | ) |
|
| (152 | ) |
|
| (70 | ) |
|
| (57 | ) |
|
| (138 | ) |
|
| (107 | ) |
Impairment and restructuring charges |
|
| - |
|
|
| (14 | ) |
|
| (9 | ) |
|
| (14 | ) |
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| (35 | ) |
|
| (9 | ) |
Interest expense |
|
| (89 | ) |
|
| (81 | ) |
|
| (269 | ) |
|
| (112 | ) |
|
| (99 | ) |
|
| (90 | ) |
|
| (198 | ) |
|
| (180 | ) |
Interest income |
|
| 8 |
|
|
| 19 |
|
|
| 33 |
|
|
| 19 |
|
|
| 2 |
|
|
| 8 |
|
|
| 3 |
|
|
| 25 |
|
Other, net |
|
| (632 | ) |
|
| 84 |
|
|
| (345 | ) |
|
| (116 | ) |
|
| 172 |
|
|
| 302 |
|
|
| 691 |
|
|
| 287 |
|
Income before income tax expense |
|
| 145 |
|
|
| 706 |
|
|
| 1,264 |
|
|
| 1,568 |
|
|
| 304 |
|
|
| 419 |
|
|
| 1,783 |
|
|
| 1,119 |
|
Income tax expense |
|
| (55 | ) |
|
| (167 | ) |
|
| (347 | ) |
|
| (390 | ) |
|
| (74 | ) |
|
| (105 | ) |
|
| (436 | ) |
|
| (292 | ) |
Net income |
|
| 90 |
|
|
| 539 |
|
|
| 917 |
|
|
| 1,178 |
|
|
| 230 |
|
|
| 314 |
|
|
| 1,347 |
|
|
| 827 |
|
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
|
| (12 | ) |
|
| (10 | ) |
|
| (40 | ) |
|
| (37 | ) |
|
| (6 | ) |
|
| (14 | ) |
|
| (17 | ) |
|
| (28 | ) |
Net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders |
| $ | 78 |
|
| $ | 529 |
|
| $ | 877 |
|
| $ | 1,141 |
|
| $ | 224 |
|
| $ | 300 |
|
| $ | 1,330 |
|
| $ | 799 |
|
22
FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Revenues by Segment by Component
|
| For the three months ended March 31, |
|
| For the nine months ended March 31, |
|
| For the three months ended December 31, |
|
| For the six months ended December 31, |
| ||||||||||||||||||||
|
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
|
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
|
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
|
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
| ||||||||
|
| (in millions) |
|
| (in millions) |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cable Network Programming |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Affiliate fee |
| $ | 1,006 |
|
| $ | 968 |
|
| $ | 2,902 |
|
| $ | 2,845 |
|
| $ | 928 |
|
| $ | 957 |
|
| $ | 1,901 |
|
| $ | 1,896 |
|
Advertising |
|
| 304 |
|
|
| 276 |
|
|
| 895 |
|
|
| 893 |
|
|
| 441 |
|
|
| 337 |
|
|
| 740 |
|
|
| 591 |
|
Other |
|
| 157 |
|
|
| 139 |
|
|
| 424 |
|
|
| 344 |
|
|
| 119 |
|
|
| 175 |
|
|
| 172 |
|
|
| 267 |
|
Total Cable Network Programming revenues |
|
| 1,467 |
|
|
| 1,383 |
|
|
| 4,221 |
|
|
| 4,082 |
|
|
| 1,488 |
|
|
| 1,469 |
|
|
| 2,813 |
|
|
| 2,754 |
|
Television |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Advertising |
|
| 1,266 |
|
|
| 812 |
|
|
| 3,726 |
|
|
| 3,245 |
|
|
| 1,841 |
|
|
| 1,673 |
|
|
| 2,511 |
|
|
| 2,460 |
|
Affiliate fee |
|
| 553 |
|
|
| 452 |
|
|
| 1,487 |
|
|
| 1,257 |
|
|
| 590 |
|
|
| 479 |
|
|
| 1,150 |
|
|
| 934 |
|
Other |
|
| 107 |
|
|
| 106 |
|
|
| 335 |
|
|
| 294 |
|
|
| 125 |
|
|
| 114 |
|
|
| 245 |
|
|
| 228 |
|
Total Television revenues |
|
| 1,926 |
|
|
| 1,370 |
|
|
| 5,548 |
|
|
| 4,796 |
|
|
| 2,556 |
|
|
| 2,266 |
|
|
| 3,906 |
|
|
| 3,622 |
|
Other, Corporate and Eliminations |
|
| 47 |
|
|
| (1 | ) |
|
| 116 |
|
|
| (2 | ) |
|
| 43 |
|
|
| 43 |
|
|
| 85 |
|
|
| 69 |
|
Total revenues |
| $ | 3,440 |
|
| $ | 2,752 |
|
| $ | 9,885 |
|
| $ | 8,876 |
|
| $ | 4,087 |
|
| $ | 3,778 |
|
| $ | 6,804 |
|
| $ | 6,445 |
|
Future Performance Obligations
As of MarchDecember 31, 2020, approximately $5.3$5.4 billion of revenues are expected to be recognized primarily over the next one to three years. The Company’s most significant remaining performance obligations relate to affiliate contracts, sports advertising contracts and content licensing contracts with fixed fees. The amount disclosed does not include (i) revenues related to performance obligations that are part of a contract whose original expected duration is one year or
16
FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
less, (ii) revenues that are in the form of sales- or usage-based royalties and (iii) revenues related to performance obligations for which the Company elects to recognize revenue in the amount it has a right to invoice.
|
| For the three months ended March 31, |
|
| For the nine months ended March 31, |
|
| For the three months ended December 31, |
|
| For the six months ended December 31, |
| ||||||||||||||||||||
|
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
|
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
|
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
|
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
| ||||||||
|
| (in millions) |
|
| (in millions) |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cable Network Programming |
| $ | 15 |
|
| $ | 12 |
|
| $ | 44 |
|
| $ | 35 |
|
| $ | 12 |
|
| $ | 16 |
|
| $ | 25 |
|
| $ | 29 |
|
Television |
|
| 17 |
|
|
| 28 |
|
|
| 46 |
|
|
| 80 |
|
|
| 26 |
|
|
| 14 |
|
|
| 51 |
|
|
| 29 |
|
Other, Corporate and Eliminations |
|
| 25 |
|
|
| 18 |
|
|
| 74 |
|
|
| 37 |
|
|
| 32 |
|
|
| 27 |
|
|
| 62 |
|
|
| 49 |
|
Total depreciation and amortization |
| $ | 57 |
|
| $ | 58 |
|
| $ | 164 |
|
| $ | 152 |
|
| $ | 70 |
|
| $ | 57 |
|
| $ | 138 |
|
| $ | 107 |
|
|
| As of March 31, 2020 |
|
| As of June 30, 2019 |
|
| As of December 31, 2020 |
|
| As of June 30, 2020 |
| ||||
|
| (in millions) |
|
| (in millions) |
| ||||||||||
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cable Network Programming |
| $ | 2,714 |
|
| $ | 2,584 |
|
| $ | 2,681 |
|
| $ | 2,591 |
|
Television |
|
| 7,226 |
|
|
| 6,598 |
|
|
| 8,140 |
|
|
| 7,054 |
|
Other, Corporate and Eliminations |
|
| 9,950 |
|
|
| 9,462 |
|
|
| 10,927 |
|
|
| 11,487 |
|
Investments |
|
| 347 |
|
|
| 865 |
|
|
| 1,006 |
|
|
| 618 |
|
Total assets |
| $ | 20,237 |
|
| $ | 19,509 |
|
| $ | 22,754 |
|
| $ | 21,750 |
|
23
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
| As of March 31, 2020 |
|
| As of June 30, 2019 |
| ||
|
| (in millions) |
| |||||
Goodwill and intangible assets, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cable Network Programming |
| $ | 1,288 |
|
| $ | 1,246 |
|
Television |
|
| 4,193 |
|
|
| 3,891 |
|
Other, Corporate and Eliminations |
|
| 692 |
|
|
| 405 |
|
Total goodwill and intangible assets, net |
| $ | 6,173 |
|
| $ | 5,542 |
|
NOTE 14.11. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Impairment and Restructuring Charges
Impairment and restructuring charges were $35 million and $9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, which were primarily comprised of severance costs principally at the Cable Network Programming segment.
Other, net
The following table sets forth the components of Other, net included in the Statements of Operations:
|
| For the three months ended March 31, |
|
| For the nine months ended March 31, |
|
| For the three months ended December 31, |
|
| For the six months ended December 31, |
| ||||||||||||||||||||
|
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
|
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
|
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
|
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
| ||||||||
|
| (in millions) |
|
| (in millions) |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net (losses) gains on investments in equity securities(a) |
| $ | (567 | ) |
| $ | 211 |
|
| $ | (185 | ) |
| $ | 132 |
| ||||||||||||||||
Transaction costs(b) |
|
| (29 | ) |
|
| (106 | ) |
|
| (72 | ) |
|
| (184 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Transaction costs(a) |
| $ | (18 | ) |
| $ | 2 |
|
| $ | 433 |
|
| $ | (43 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net gains on investments in equity securities(b) |
|
| 220 |
|
|
| 333 |
|
|
| 341 |
|
|
| 382 |
| ||||||||||||||||
U.K. Newspaper Matters Indemnity(c) |
|
| (18 | ) |
|
| (15 | ) |
|
| (62 | ) |
|
| (45 | ) |
|
| (15 | ) |
|
| (31 | ) |
|
| (28 | ) |
|
| (44 | ) |
Other |
|
| (18 | ) |
|
| (6 | ) |
|
| (26 | ) |
|
| (19 | ) |
|
| (15 | ) |
|
| (2 | ) |
|
| (55 | ) |
|
| (8 | ) |
Total other, net |
| $ | (632 | ) |
| $ | 84 |
|
| $ | (345 | ) |
| $ | (116 | ) |
| $ | 172 |
|
| $ | 302 |
|
| $ | 691 |
|
| $ | 287 |
|
(a) |
|
(b) |
|
| See Note |
17
FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Other Non-Current Assets
The following table sets forth the components of Other non-current assets included in the Balance Sheets:
|
| As of March 31, 2020 |
|
| As of June 30, 2019 |
|
| As of December 31, 2020 |
|
| As of June 30, 2020 |
| ||||
|
| (in millions) |
|
| (in millions) |
| ||||||||||
Investments(a) |
| $ | 1,006 |
|
| $ | 618 |
| ||||||||
Operating lease ROU assets |
| $ | 531 |
|
| $ | - |
|
|
| 474 |
|
|
| 539 |
|
Investments(a) |
|
| 347 |
|
|
| 865 |
| ||||||||
Grantor Trust |
|
| 279 |
|
|
| 247 |
| ||||||||
Inventories, net |
|
| 239 |
|
|
| 205 |
|
|
| 232 |
|
|
| 202 |
|
Other(b) |
|
| 431 |
|
|
| 455 |
| ||||||||
Other |
|
| 176 |
|
|
| 195 |
| ||||||||
Total other non-current assets |
| $ | 1,548 |
|
| $ | 1,525 |
|
| $ | 2,167 |
|
| $ | 1,801 |
|
(a) |
|
|
|
24
FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
The following table sets forth the components of Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities included in the Balance Sheets:
|
| As of March 31, 2020 |
|
| As of June 30, 2019 |
|
| As of December 31, 2020 |
|
| As of June 30, 2020 |
| ||||
|
| (in millions) |
|
| (in millions) |
| ||||||||||
Accrued expenses |
| $ | 764 |
|
| $ | 835 |
|
| $ | 1,010 |
|
| $ | 907 |
|
Program rights payable |
|
| 533 |
|
|
| 514 |
|
|
| 650 |
|
|
| 485 |
|
Deferred revenue |
|
| 149 |
|
|
| 169 |
|
|
| 276 |
|
|
| 152 |
|
Operating lease liabilities |
|
| 134 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 92 |
|
|
| 122 |
|
Other current liabilities |
|
| 200 |
|
|
| 194 |
|
|
| 185 |
|
|
| 240 |
|
Total accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
| $ | 1,780 |
|
| $ | 1,712 |
|
| $ | 2,213 |
|
| $ | 1,906 |
|
Other Liabilities
The following table sets forth the components of Other liabilities included in the Balance Sheets:
|
| As of March 31, 2020 |
|
| As of June 30, 2019 |
|
| As of December 31, 2020 |
|
| As of June 30, 2020 |
| ||||
|
| (in millions) |
|
| (in millions) |
| ||||||||||
Accrued non-current pension/postretirement liabilities |
| $ | 550 |
|
| $ | 543 |
|
| $ | 704 |
|
| $ | 709 |
|
Non-current operating lease liabilities |
|
| 431 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 413 |
|
|
| 452 |
|
Other non-current liabilities |
|
| 331 |
|
|
| 356 |
|
|
| 352 |
|
|
| 321 |
|
Total other liabilities |
| $ | 1,312 |
|
| $ | 899 |
|
| $ | 1,469 |
|
| $ | 1,482 |
|
18
FOX CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Supplemental Information
|
| For the nine months ended March 31, |
|
| For the six months ended December 31, |
| ||||||||||
|
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
|
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
| ||||
|
| (in millions) |
|
| (in millions) |
| ||||||||||
Supplemental cash flows information |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for interest |
| $ | (355 | ) |
| $ | (39 | ) |
| $ | (206 | ) |
| $ | (191 | ) |
Cash paid for income taxes |
| $ | (75 | ) |
| $ | - |
|
| $ | (92 | ) |
| $ | (35 | ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental information on acquisitions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value of assets acquired, excluding cash |
| $ | 773 |
|
| $ | - |
|
| $ | 0 |
|
| $ | 404 |
|
Cash acquired |
|
| 15 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| 15 |
|
Liabilities assumed |
|
| (53 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| (35 | ) |
Noncontrolling interests |
|
| (109 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| (109 | ) |
Cash paid |
|
| (626 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| 0 |
|
|
| (275 | ) |
Fair value of equity instruments consideration |
| $ | - |
|
| $ | - |
|
| $ | 0 |
|
| $ | 0 |
|
ITEM 2. | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
Readers should carefully review this document and the other documents filed by Fox Corporation (“FOX” or the “Company”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). This section should be read together with the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 20192020 as filed with the SEC on August 9, 201910, 2020 (the “2019“2020 Form 10-K”). The unaudited consolidated financial statements are referred to as the “Financial Statements” herein.
INTRODUCTION
The Distribution
On March 19, 2019, Fox Corporation (“FOX” or the “Company”) became a standalone publicly traded company through the pro rata distribution by Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (now known as TFCF Corporation) (“21CF”) of all of the issued and outstanding common stock of FOX to 21CF stockholders (other than holders that were subsidiaries of 21CF) (the “Distribution”) in accordance with the Amended and Restated Distribution Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of June 20, 2018, by and between 21CF and 21CF Distribution Merger Sub, Inc. Following the Distribution, 354 million and 266 million shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Class A Common Stock”), and Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Class B Common Stock” and, together with the Class A Common Stock, the “Common Stock”), respectively, began trading independently on The Nasdaq Global Select Market. In connection with the Distribution, the Company entered into the Separation and Distribution Agreement, dated as of March 19, 2019 (the “Separation Agreement”), with 21CF, which effected the internal restructuring (the “Separation”) whereby 21CF transferred to FOX a portfolio of 21CF’s news, sports and broadcast businesses, including FOX News Media (consisting of FOX News and FOX Business), FOX Entertainment, FOX Sports, FOX Television Stations, and sports cable networks FS1, FS2, FOX Deportes and Big Ten Network, and certain other assets, and FOX assumed from 21CF the liabilities associated with such businesses and certain other liabilities. The Separation and the Distribution were effected as part of a series of transactions contemplated by the Amended and Restated Merger Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of June 20, 2018, by and among 21CF, The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”) and certain subsidiaries of Disney, pursuant to which, among other things, 21CF became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Disney.
In connection with the Separation, the Company entered into several agreements that govern certain aspects of the Company’s relationship with 21CF and Disney following the Separation. These include the Separation Agreement, a tax matters agreement, a transition services agreement, as well as agreements relating to intellectual property licenses, employee matters, commercial arrangements and a studio lot lease (See Note 1—Description of Business and Basis of Presentation in the 2019 Form 10-K for additional information).
Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is intended to help provide an understanding of the Company’s financial condition, changes in financial condition and results of operations. This discussion is organized as follows:
| • | Overview of the Company’s Business—This section provides a general description of the Company’s businesses, as well as developments that occurred during the three and |
| • | Results of Operations—This section provides an analysis of the Company’s results of operations for the three and |
| • | Liquidity and Capital Resources—This section provides an analysis of the Company’s cash flows for the |
| • | Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements—This section provides a description of the use of forward-looking information appearing in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Such information is based on management’s current expectations about future events which are subject to change and to inherent risks and uncertainties. Refer to Part I., Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in the |
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY’S BUSINESS
The Company is a news, sports and entertainment company, which manages and reports its businesses in the following segments:
| • | Cable Network Programming, which principally consists of the production and licensing of news and sports content distributed primarily through traditional cable television systems, direct broadcast satellite operators and telecommunication companies (“traditional MVPDs”) |
| • | Television, which principally consists of the acquisition, marketing and distribution of broadcast network programming nationally under the FOX brand and the operation of 29 full power broadcast television stations, including 11 duopolies, in the U.S. Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network, 10 are affiliated with MyNetworkTV and one is an independent station. The Television segment also includes Tubi, Inc. (“Tubi”), a free advertising-supported video-on-demand (“AVOD”) service. |
| • | Other, Corporate and Eliminations, which principally consists of |
Other Business Developments
The impactoutbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) pandemic has resulted in widespread and measures to prevent its spread are affectingcontinuing negative impacts on the macroeconomic environment as well asand disruption to the Company’s business. Weak economic conditions and increased volatility and disruption in the financial markets pose risks to the Company and its business partners, including advertisers whose expenditures tend to reflect overall economic conditions. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused some of the Company,Company’s advertisers to reduce their spending, and future declines in a numberthe economic prospects of ways. For example, whileadvertisers or the economy in general could negatively impact their advertising expenditures further. Depending on the duration and severity of the recession, it could lead to changes in consumer behavior, including increasing numbers of consumers canceling or foregoing subscriptions to multi-channel video programming distributor (“MVPD”) services, that adversely affect the Company’s national news ratings remain strong, sportingaffiliate fee and advertising revenues. In addition, the Company’s business depends on the volume and popularity of the content it distributes, particularly sports content. Following the COVID-19 outbreak, sports events forto which the Company has broadcast rights have beenwere cancelled or postponed and the production of certain entertainment content the Company acquires has been suspendeddistributes was suspended. In particular, the college football 2020 season was impacted by COVID-19, and demand in local advertising markets has declined. The magnitudeas a result had an abridged schedule that included games that were shifted from the first quarter to the second quarter of fiscal 2021, but had fewer live games overall due to cancellations. As a result of an under-delivery of college football games, the Company recorded affiliate fee credits for the three months ended December 31, 2020 to reflect the Company’s current estimate of the impactspotential obligation to MVPDs under these agreements. The actual credit amount will dependbe determined at a later date based on the affiliate fees paid by MVPDs and the number of games delivered in upcoming seasons. There may be additional content disruptions in the future, and depending on their duration and extent of COVID-19 and the effect of governmental actions, consumer behavior and actions taken byseverity, these disruptions could materially adversely affect the Company’s business partners in response tofuture advertising revenues and, over a longer period, its future affiliate fee revenues. To the extent the pandemic and such governmental actions. The evolving and uncertain nature of this situation makesfurther negatively impacts the Company’s ability to air sports events, it challenging for the Company to estimate the future performance of its businesses, particularly over the near to medium term, including the supply and demand for its services, its cash flows and its current and future advertising revenue. However, the impact of COVID-19 could haveresult in a materialsignificantly greater adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations over the near to medium term. If current trends in advertising demand continue for the entire fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 at FOX Television Stations, FOX News Media and FOX Entertainment,than the Company would expect advertising revenuehas experienced thus far. In addition, shifting sports schedules may negatively impact the Company’s ability to decrease approximately $200 millionattract viewers and advertisers to $240 million or 25% to 30%, as comparedits sports and entertainment programming.
Pursuant to the corresponding periodmerger agreement relating to the merger of fiscal 2019, which includesTwenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (“21CF”) and The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”), the Company made a reduction in advertising revenueprepayment of approximately 50% at$700 million which represented the Company’s share of the estimated tax liabilities resulting from the anticipated divestitures by Disney of certain assets (the “Divestiture Tax”), principally the FOX Television Stations. These estimated impactsSports Regional Sports Networks (“RSNs”). As of September 30, 2020, Disney had sold the RSNs, the Company and Disney reached an agreement to fourth quarter advertising revenue excludesettle the impactmajority of advertising revenue related to sporting events due to the uncertainty aroundprepaid Divestiture Tax and the scheduling of such events. Partially offsetting these decreases in revenues may be the benefit of lower programming and production expenses due to originally scheduled content not airing on our networks. A significant decline in estimated advertising revenue or the expected popularityCompany received $462 million from Disney as reimbursement of the Company’s programming could lead to a downward revisionprepayment based upon the sales price of the RSNs. This reimbursement was recorded in Other, net in the fair valueStatement of among other things, the Company’s reporting units, indefinite-lived intangible assets and long-lived assets and result in an impairment and a non-cash charge that is material to the Company’s reported net earnings. An impairment did not exist as of March 31, 2020. The Company will perform its annual impairment review during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020. In addition, the recoverability of national sports contracts is based on the Company’s best estimates at March 31, 2020 of attributable revenues and costs; such estimates may change in the future and such changes may be significant. Should revenues decline materially from estimates applied at March 31, 2020, amortization of rights may be accelerated.
In April 2020, the Company acquired Tubi, Inc. (“Tubi”), a leading free ad-supported streaming service, for approximately $445 million in net cash consideration at closing (the “Tubi Acquisition”). Potential additional consideration in the form of deferred consideration and unvested options totaling approximately $45 million may be due over a three-year period following the closing of the transaction. The Company financed the Tubi Acquisition principally with the net proceeds from the sale of its investment in Roku, Inc. (“Roku”), which was sold for approximately $340 million in March 2020 (Operations. See Note 2—Acquisitions, Disposals and Other Transactions11—Additional Financial Information to the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of FOX under the heading “Roku” for further discussion).
In March 2020, the Company acquired three television stations (FOX-affiliate KCPQ and MyNetworkTV-affiliate KZJO located in Seattle, Washington and FOX-affiliate WITI located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) for approximately $350 million in cash from Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (“Nexstar”). As part of this transaction, the Company sold Nexstar two television stations (FOX-affiliate WJZY and MyNetworkTV-affiliate WMYT located in Charlotte, North Carolina) for approximately $45 million in cash (See Note 2—Acquisitions, Disposals and Other Transactions to the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of FOX under the heading “Television Stations Acquisition and Divestiture” for further discussion).
On November 6, 2019, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had authorized a stock repurchase program providing for the repurchase of $2 billion of the Company’s Common Stock. The program has no time limit and may be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time. The Company also announced that it had entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement to repurchase $350 million of Class A Common Stock and announced its intention to promptly repurchase $150 million of Class B Common Stock. At the same time, the Company announced that it had entered into a stockholders agreement with the Murdoch Family Trust (See Note 8—Stockholders’ Equity to the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of FOX under the headings “Stock Repurchase Program” and “Stockholders Agreement” for further discussion).
In October 2019, the Company acquired 67% of the equity in Credible for approximately A$390 million (approximately $260 million) in cash (the “Credible Acquisition”), net of cash acquired. In addition, the Company has agreed to contribute up to $75 million of capital to Credible over approximately two years following the closing of the Credible Acquisition (See Note 2—Acquisitions, Disposals and Other Transactions to the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of FOX under the heading “Credible Acquisition” for further discussion).
In October 2019, Flutter Entertainment plc (“Flutter”) and The Stars Group Inc. announced that they had reached agreement on the terms of a recommended all-share combination to create a global leader in sports betting and gaming (the “Combination”) and, in early May 2020, the Combination was completed. As part of the agreement, FOX Sports received the right to acquire an approximately 18.5% equity interest in FanDuel Group, a majority-owned subsidiary of Flutter, at its market value in 2021 (structured as a 10-year option from 2021, subject to a carrying value adjustment).
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued its decision in Prometheus Radio Project v. FCC in the Fall of 2019, which reinstated the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership rule prohibiting common ownership of broadcast stations and daily newspapers in the same designated market area (“DMA”). The FCC implemented the reinstatement on December 20, 2019. The Company owns two television stations in the New York DMA and an attributable interest in The New York Post due to the Murdoch Family Trust’s ownership interests in both the Company and News Corporation. The FCC filed a petition for review with the U.S. Supreme Court in April 2020, and the Company also filed a petition for review with other intervenors. For more information, see “Part I. Item 1. Business - Government Regulation” in the 2019 Form 10-K.“Other, net.”
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Results of Operations—For the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 versus the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2019
The following table sets forth the Company’s operating results for the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020, as compared to the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2019:
|
| For the three months ended March 31, |
| For the nine months ended March 31, |
| For the three months ended December 31, |
| For the six months ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
|
| Change |
|
| % Change |
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
|
| Change |
|
| % Change |
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
|
| Change |
|
| % Change |
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
|
| Change |
|
| % Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
| (in millions, except %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions, except %) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Better/(Worse) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Better/(Worse) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||||
Affiliate fee |
| $ | 1,559 |
| $ | 1,420 |
|
| $ | 139 |
|
|
| 10 |
| % |
| $ | 4,389 |
|
| $ | 4,102 |
|
| $ | 287 |
|
|
| 7 |
| % |
|
| $ | 1,518 |
| $ | 1,436 |
|
| $ | 82 |
|
|
| 6 |
| % |
| $ | 3,051 |
|
| $ | 2,830 |
|
| $ | 221 |
|
|
| 8 |
| % |
| ||||||||
Advertising |
|
| 1,570 |
| 1,088 |
|
|
| 482 |
|
|
| 44 |
| % |
|
| 4,621 |
|
|
| 4,138 |
|
|
| 483 |
|
|
| 12 |
| % |
|
|
| 2,282 |
| 2,010 |
|
|
| 272 |
|
|
| 14 |
| % |
|
| 3,251 |
|
|
| 3,051 |
|
|
| 200 |
|
|
| 7 |
| % |
| ||||||||||
Other |
|
| 311 |
|
| 244 |
|
|
| 67 |
|
|
| 27 |
| % |
|
| 875 |
|
|
| 636 |
|
|
| 239 |
|
|
| 38 |
| % |
|
|
| 287 |
|
| 332 |
|
|
| (45 | ) |
|
| (14 | ) | % |
|
| 502 |
|
|
| 564 |
|
|
| (62 | ) |
|
| (11 | ) | % |
| ||||||||
Total revenues |
|
| 3,440 |
|
| 2,752 |
|
|
| 688 |
|
|
| 25 |
| % |
|
| 9,885 |
|
|
| 8,876 |
|
|
| 1,009 |
|
|
| 11 |
| % |
|
|
| 4,087 |
|
| 3,778 |
|
|
| 309 |
|
|
| 8 |
| % |
|
| 6,804 |
|
|
| 6,445 |
|
|
| 359 |
|
|
| 6 |
| % |
| ||||||||
Operating expenses |
|
| (2,061 | ) |
|
|
| (1,660 | ) |
|
| (401 | ) |
|
| 24 |
| % |
|
| (6,620 | ) |
|
| (5,969 | ) |
|
| (651 | ) |
|
| 11 |
| % |
|
|
| (3,346 | ) |
|
|
| (3,091 | ) |
|
| (255 | ) |
|
| (8 | ) | % |
|
| (4,514 | ) |
|
| (4,559 | ) |
|
| 45 |
|
|
| 1 |
| % |
| ||||
Selling, general and administrative |
|
| (464 | ) |
|
|
| (336 | ) |
|
| (128 | ) |
|
| 38 |
| % |
|
| (1,247 | ) |
|
| (964 | ) |
|
| (283 | ) |
|
| 29 |
| % |
|
|
| (442 | ) |
|
|
| (431 | ) |
|
| (11 | ) |
|
| (3 | ) | % |
|
| (830 | ) |
|
| (783 | ) |
|
| (47 | ) |
|
| (6 | ) | % |
| ||||
Depreciation and amortization |
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| (57 | ) |
| (58 | ) |
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| 1 |
|
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|
| (164 | ) |
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| (152 | ) |
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| (12 | ) |
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| 8 |
| % |
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| (70 | ) |
| (57 | ) |
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| (13 | ) |
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| (23 | ) | % |
|
| (138 | ) |
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| (107 | ) |
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| (31 | ) |
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| (29 | ) | % |
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Impairment and restructuring charges |
|
| - |
| (14 | ) |
|
| 14 |
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| (100 | ) | % |
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| (9 | ) |
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| (14 | ) |
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| 5 |
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| - |
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| (35 | ) |
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| (9 | ) |
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| (26 | ) |
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Interest expense |
|
| (89 | ) |
| (81 | ) |
|
| (8 | ) |
|
| 10 |
| % |
|
| (269 | ) |
|
| (112 | ) |
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| (157 | ) |
| ** |
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|
|
| (99 | ) |
| (90 | ) |
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| (9 | ) |
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| (10 | ) | % |
|
| (198 | ) |
|
| (180 | ) |
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| (18 | ) |
|
| (10 | ) | % |
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Interest income |
|
| 8 |
| 19 |
|
|
| (11 | ) |
|
| (58 | ) | % |
|
| 33 |
|
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| 19 |
|
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| 14 |
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| 74 |
| % |
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| 8 |
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| 3 |
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| 25 |
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| (22 | ) |
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| (88 | ) | % |
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Other, net |
|
| (632 | ) |
|
| 84 |
|
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| (716 | ) |
| ** |
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| (345 | ) |
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| (116 | ) |
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| (229 | ) |
| ** |
|
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| 172 |
|
| 302 |
|
|
| (130 | ) |
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| (43 | ) | % |
|
| 691 |
|
|
| 287 |
|
|
| 404 |
|
| ** |
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Income before income tax expense |
|
| 145 |
|
| 706 |
|
|
| (561 | ) |
|
| (79 | ) | % |
|
| 1,264 |
|
|
| 1,568 |
|
|
| (304 | ) |
|
| (19 | ) | % |
|
|
| 304 |
|
| 419 |
|
|
| (115 | ) |
|
| (27 | ) | % |
|
| 1,783 |
|
|
| 1,119 |
|
|
| 664 |
|
|
| 59 |
| % |
| ||||||||
Income tax expense |
|
| (55 | ) |
|
| (167 | ) |
|
| 112 |
|
|
| (67 | ) | % |
|
| (347 | ) |
|
| (390 | ) |
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| 43 |
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| (74 | ) |
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| (105 | ) |
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| 31 |
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| 30 |
| % |
|
| (436 | ) |
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| (292 | ) |
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| (144 | ) |
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| (49 | ) | % |
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Net income |
|
| 90 |
|
| 539 |
|
|
| (449 | ) |
|
| (83 | ) | % |
|
| 917 |
|
|
| 1,178 |
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| (261 | ) |
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| (22 | ) | % |
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|
| 230 |
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| 314 |
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| (84 | ) |
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| 1,347 |
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| 827 |
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| 520 |
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| 63 |
| % |
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Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
|
| (12 | ) |
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| 20 |
| % |
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| (40 | ) |
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| 8 |
| % |
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| (14 | ) |
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| 8 |
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| 57 |
| % |
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| (17 | ) |
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| (28 | ) |
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| 11 |
|
|
| 39 |
| % |
| ||||||
Net income attributable to Fox Corporation stockholders |
| $ | 78 |
| $ | 529 |
|
| $ | (451 | ) |
|
| (85 | ) | % |
| $ | 877 |
|
| $ | 1,141 |
|
| $ | (264 | ) |
|
| (23 | ) | % |
|
| $ | 224 |
| $ | 300 |
|
| $ | (76 | ) |
|
| (25 | ) | % |
| $ | 1,330 |
|
| $ | 799 |
|
| $ | 531 |
|
|
| 66 |
| % |
|
** | not meaningful |
Overview—The Company’s revenues increased 25%8% and 11%6% for the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periods of fiscal 2019.2020,due to higher affiliate fee and advertising revenues, partially offset by lower other revenues. The increase in affiliate fee revenue was primarily dueattributable to higher average rates per subscriber, led by contractual rate increases from affiliate agreement renewals and higher fees received from television stations that are affiliated with the FOX Network,on existing affiliate agreements, partially offset by estimated affiliate fee credits as a result of the impactunder-delivery of a lower average number of subscribers. live college football games discussed above. The increase in advertising revenue was primarily due to the broadcast of the National Football League’s (“NFL”) Super Bowl LIV and higher digital advertising revenue, partially offset by the broadcast of one less NFL Divisional playoff game, a decline in the local advertising market in March 2020 and fewer broadcasts of sporting events as a result of COVID-19 and, for the nine months ended March 31, 2020, lower political advertising revenue, at the FOX Television Stations due to the U.S. midterm elections in November 2018. Thean increase in other revenues was primarily due to revenues generated from the operation of the FOX Studios lot for third partiesapproximately $230 million and the impact of the consolidation of Bento Box Entertainment, LLC (“Bento Box”) and Credible in fiscal 2020.
Operating expenses increased 24% and 11%$310 million for the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periods of fiscal 2019, 2020, related to the 2020 presidential and congressional elections, including two senate runoff elections in Georgia, and the impact of the consolidation of Tubi partially offset by lower ratings at the FOX Network due in part to COVID-19-impacted schedules. The decrease in other revenues was primarily due to lower sports sublicensing revenue related to college sports as a result of COVID-19 and lower content licensing revenue at the FOX Network partially offset byhigher content revenue at Bento Box Entertainment, LLC (“Bento Box”) and the impact of the consolidation of Credible in fiscal 2020.
Operating expenses increased 8% and remained relatively flat for the three and six months ended December 31, 2020, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periods of fiscal 2020, primarily due to higher sports programming rights amortization and production costs, including Super Bowl LIV costs and contractual rate increases for National Football League (“NFL”), Major League Baseball (“MLB”) and college football content, net of lower costs due to the under-delivery of live college football games, and the impact of the consolidation of Bento BoxTubi in fiscal 2020 partially offset by lower entertainment programming rights amortization and Credible advertising and higher broadcastmarketing costs relateddue to operating as a standalone public company. Partially offsetting the increase in operating expenses was one less NFL Divisional playoff game and the broadcastfewer hours of fewer sporting eventsoriginal scripted programming as a result of COVID-19, including the postponement of National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (“NASCAR”) races.COVID-19.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 38%3% and 29%6% for the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periods of fiscal 2019,2020, primarily due to the higher costs impact of acquisitions that occurred in fiscal 2020 related to operating as a standalone public company as compared to allocated costs in fiscal 2019(the “Fiscal 2020 Acquisitions”) (See Note 1—Description of Business3—Acquisitions, Disposals and Basis of Presentation toOther Transactions in the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of FOX2020 Form 10-K under the heading “Basis of Presentation”“Acquisitions and Disposals” for additional information) and higher legal and marketing expenses at FOX News Media partially offset by lower professional fees.
Depreciation and amortization. In addition, —Depreciation and amortization expense increased 23% and 29% for the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020, include equity-based compensation costs of approximately $10 million and $40 million, respectively, related as compared to the corresponding periods of fiscal 2020, primarily grantdue to the Fiscal 2020 Acquisitions.
Impairment and restructuring charges—Impairment and restructuring charges increased $26 million for the six months ended December 31, 2020, as compared to the corresponding period of restricted stock units and stock options, in connection withfiscal 2020, primarily due to higher severance costs principally at the Distribution, under the Fox Corporation 2019 Shareholder Alignment PlanCable Network Programming segment (See Note 11—Equity-Based Compensation inAdditional Financial Information to the 2019 Form 10-K for additional information)accompanying Financial Statements).
Interest expense—Interest expense increased $8 million and $157 million10% for the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periods of fiscal 2019,2020, primarily due to the issuance of $6.8$1.2 billion of senior notes in January 2019April 2020 (See Note 9—Borrowings in the 20192020 Form 10-K under the heading “Senior“Public Debt – Senior Notes Issued Under the January 2019 Indenture”Issued” for additional information).
Interest income—Interest income decreased for the three and six months ended December 31, 2020, as compared to the corresponding periods of fiscal 2020, primarily due to lower interest rates.
Other, net—See Note 1411—Additional Financial Information to the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of FOX under the heading “Other, net.”
Income tax expense—The Company’s tax provision and related effective tax rate of 38% and 27%24% for the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 respectively, werewas higher than the statutory rate of 21% primarily due to state taxes which, for the six months ended December 31, 2020, was partially offset by a valuation allowance recorded against net capital losses and other permanent items.benefit from the reduction of uncertain tax positions for state tax audits.
The Company’s tax provision and related effective tax rate of 24%25% and 25%26% for the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2019, respectively, were higher than the statutory rate of 21% primarily due to state taxes and other permanent items.
Net income—Net income decreased $449 million and $261$84 million for the three and nine months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periodsperiod of fiscal 2019,2020, primarily due tolosses lower unrealized gains related to changes in fair value of the Company’s investmentinvestments in Roku, which was soldequity securities in Marchfiscal 2021 partially offset by higher Segment EBITDA (as defined below) at the Television and Cable Network Programming segments. Net income increased $520 million for the six months ended December 31, 2020, as compared to unrealized gains inthe corresponding period of fiscal 20192020, primarily due to the receipt of the $462 million reimbursement from Disney related to the Divestiture Tax (See Note 14—Additional Financial Information1—Description of Business and Basis of Presentation to the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of FOX under the heading “Other, net”)for additional information) and higher costs in fiscal 2020 related to operating as a standalone public company. Partially offsetting the decrease in net income was higher Segment EBITDA at the Television and Cable Network Programming and Television segments which were impactedpartially offset by costs related to operating as a standalone public company, and lower incomehigher Income tax expense.
Segment Analysis
The Company’s operating segments have been determined in accordance with the Company’s internal management structure, which is organized based on operating activities. The Company evaluates performance based upon several factors, of which the primary financial measure is segment operating income before depreciation and amortization, or Segment EBITDA. Due to the integrated nature of these operating segments, estimates and judgments are made in allocating certain assets, revenues and expenses.
Beginning with the announcement of the Company’s financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company has renamed as “Segment EBITDA” the measure that it previously referred to as “Segment OIBDA.” The definition of this measure has not changed: Segment EBITDA is defined as Revenues less Operating expenses and Selling, general and administrative expenses. Segment EBITDA does not include: Amortization of cable distribution investments, Depreciation and amortization, Impairment and restructuring charges, Interest expense, Interest income, Other, net and Income tax expense. Management believes that Segment EBITDA is an appropriate measure for evaluating the operating performance of the Company’s business segments because it is the primary measure used by the Company’s chief operating decision maker to evaluate the performance of and allocate resources to the Company’s businesses.
The following tables set forth the Company’s Revenues and Segment EBITDA for the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020, as compared to the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2019:
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| For the three months ended March 31, |
| For the nine months ended March 31, |
| For the three months ended December 31, |
| For the six months ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Better/(Worse) |
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Cable Network Programming |
| $ | 1,467 |
|
| $ | 1,383 |
|
| $ | 84 |
|
|
| 6 |
| % |
| $ | 4,221 |
|
| $ | 4,082 |
|
| $ | 139 |
|
|
| 3 |
| % |
|
| $ | 1,488 |
|
| $ | 1,469 |
|
| $ | 19 |
|
|
| 1 |
| % |
| $ | 2,813 |
|
| $ | 2,754 |
|
| $ | 59 |
|
|
| 2 |
| % |
| ||
Television |
|
| 1,926 |
|
|
| 1,370 |
|
|
| 556 |
|
|
| 41 |
| % |
|
| 5,548 |
|
|
| 4,796 |
|
|
| 752 |
|
|
| 16 |
| % |
|
|
| 2,556 |
|
|
| 2,266 |
|
|
| 290 |
|
|
| 13 |
| % |
|
| 3,906 |
|
|
| 3,622 |
|
|
| 284 |
|
|
| 8 |
| % |
| ||
Other, Corporate and Eliminations |
|
| 47 |
|
|
| (1 | ) |
|
| 48 |
|
| ** |
|
|
| 116 |
|
|
| (2 | ) |
|
| 118 |
|
| ** |
|
|
|
| 43 |
|
|
| 43 |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
| % |
|
| 85 |
|
|
| 69 |
|
|
| 16 |
|
|
| 23 |
| % |
| ||||||
Total revenues |
| $ | 3,440 |
|
| $ | 2,752 |
|
| $ | 688 |
|
|
| 25 |
| % |
| $ | 9,885 |
|
| $ | 8,876 |
|
| $ | 1,009 |
|
|
| 11 |
| % |
|
| $ | 4,087 |
|
| $ | 3,778 |
|
| $ | 309 |
|
|
| 8 |
| % |
| $ | 6,804 |
|
| $ | 6,445 |
|
| $ | 359 |
|
|
| 6 |
| % |
|
|
|
|
| For the three months ended March 31, |
| For the nine months ended March 31, |
| For the three months ended December 31, |
| For the six months ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2019 |
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| Change |
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| Change |
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| 2020 |
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(in millions, except %) |
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| Better/(Worse) |
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Segment EBITDA |
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Cable Network Programming |
| $ | 792 |
|
| $ | 741 |
|
| $ | 51 |
|
|
| 7 |
| % |
| $ | 2,032 |
|
| $ | 1,893 |
|
| $ | 139 |
|
|
| 7 |
| % |
|
| $ | 571 |
|
| $ | 556 |
|
| $ | 15 |
|
|
| 3 |
| % |
| $ | 1,352 |
|
| $ | 1,240 |
|
| $ | 112 |
|
|
| 9 |
| % |
| ||
Television |
|
| 224 |
|
|
| 99 |
|
|
| 125 |
|
| ** |
|
|
| 261 |
|
|
| 256 |
|
|
| 5 |
|
|
| 2 |
| % |
|
|
| (185 | ) |
|
| (214 | ) |
|
| 29 |
|
|
| 14 |
| % |
|
| 272 |
|
|
| 37 |
|
|
| 235 |
|
| ** |
|
|
| |||||
Other, Corporate and Eliminations |
|
| (96 | ) |
|
| (74 | ) |
|
| (22 | ) |
|
| 30 |
| % |
|
| (256 | ) |
|
| (177 | ) |
|
| (79 | ) |
|
| 45 |
| % |
|
|
| (81 | ) |
|
| (81 | ) |
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
| % |
|
| (153 | ) |
|
| (160 | ) |
|
| 7 |
|
|
| 4 |
| % |
| ||
Adjusted EBITDA(a) |
| $ | 920 |
|
| $ | 766 |
|
| $ | 154 |
|
|
| 20 |
| % |
| $ | 2,037 |
|
| $ | 1,972 |
|
| $ | 65 |
|
|
| 3 |
| % |
|
| $ | 305 |
|
| $ | 261 |
|
| $ | 44 |
|
|
| 17 |
| % |
| $ | 1,471 |
|
| $ | 1,117 |
|
| $ | 354 |
|
|
| 32 |
| % |
|
** | not meaningful |
(a) | For a discussion of Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of Net income to Adjusted EBITDA, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below. |
Cable Network Programming (43(41% and 46%43% of the Company’s revenues for the first ninesix months of fiscal 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively)
|
| For the three months ended March 31, |
| For the nine months ended March 31, |
| For the three months ended December 31, |
| For the six months ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2020 |
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| 2019 |
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| Change |
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| 2020 |
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| Change |
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| Better/(Worse) |
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Affiliate fee |
| $ | 1,006 |
|
|
| $ | 968 |
|
| $ | 38 |
|
|
| 4 |
| % |
| $ | 2,902 |
|
|
| $ | 2,845 |
|
| $ | 57 |
|
|
| 2 |
| % |
|
| $ | 928 |
|
|
| $ | 957 |
|
| $ | (29 | ) |
|
| (3 | ) | % |
| $ | 1,901 |
|
|
| $ | 1,896 |
|
| $ | 5 |
|
|
| - |
| % |
| ||||||
Advertising |
|
| 304 |
|
|
| 276 |
|
|
| 28 |
|
|
| 10 |
| % |
|
| 895 |
| 893 |
|
|
| 2 |
|
|
| - |
| % |
|
|
| 441 |
|
|
| 337 |
|
|
| 104 |
|
|
| 31 |
| % |
|
| 740 |
| 591 |
|
|
| 149 |
|
|
| 25 |
| % |
| ||||||||||||||
Other |
|
| 157 |
|
|
|
| 139 |
|
|
| 18 |
|
|
| 13 |
| % |
|
| 424 |
|
|
|
| 344 |
|
|
| 80 |
|
|
| 23 |
| % |
|
|
| 119 |
|
|
|
| 175 |
|
|
| (56 | ) |
|
| (32 | ) | % |
|
| 172 |
|
|
|
| 267 |
|
|
| (95 | ) |
|
| (36 | ) | % |
| ||||||
Total revenues |
|
| 1,467 |
|
| 1,383 |
|
|
| 84 |
|
|
| 6 |
| % |
|
| 4,221 |
|
| 4,082 |
|
|
| 139 |
|
|
| 3 |
| % |
|
|
| 1,488 |
|
| 1,469 |
|
|
| 19 |
|
|
| 1 |
| % |
|
| 2,813 |
|
| 2,754 |
|
|
| 59 |
|
|
| 2 |
| % |
| ||||||||||||||
Operating expenses |
|
| (554 | ) |
| (547 | ) |
|
| (7 | ) |
|
| 1 |
| % |
|
| (1,866 | ) |
| (1,896 | ) |
|
| 30 |
|
|
| (2 | ) | % |
|
|
| (786 | ) |
| (792 | ) |
|
| 6 |
|
|
| 1 |
| % |
|
| (1,220 | ) |
| (1,312 | ) |
|
| 92 |
|
|
| 7 |
| % |
| ||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative |
|
| (126 | ) |
| (105 | ) |
|
| (21 | ) |
|
| 20 |
| % |
|
| (342 | ) |
| (322 | ) |
|
| (20 | ) |
|
| 6 |
| % |
|
|
| (137 | ) |
| (126 | ) |
|
| (11 | ) |
|
| (9 | ) | % |
|
| (252 | ) |
| (216 | ) |
|
| (36 | ) |
|
| (17 | ) | % |
| ||||||||||||||
Amortization of cable distribution investments |
|
| 5 |
|
| 10 |
|
|
| (5 | ) |
|
| (50 | ) | % |
|
| 19 |
|
| 29 |
|
|
| (10 | ) |
|
| (34 | ) | % |
|
|
| 6 |
|
| 5 |
|
|
| 1 |
|
|
| 20 |
| % |
|
| 11 |
|
| 14 |
|
|
| (3 | ) |
|
| (21 | ) | % |
| ||||||||||||||
Segment EBITDA |
| $ | 792 |
| $ | 741 |
|
| $ | 51 |
|
|
| 7 |
| % |
| $ | 2,032 |
| $ | 1,893 |
|
| $ | 139 |
|
|
| 7 |
| % |
|
| $ | 571 |
| $ | 556 |
|
| $ | 15 |
|
|
| 3 |
| % |
| $ | 1,352 |
| $ | 1,240 |
|
| $ | 112 |
|
|
| 9 |
| % |
|
Revenues at the Cable Network Programming segment increased 6%1% and 3%2% for the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periods of fiscal 2019. The increase in affiliate2020, primarily due to higher advertising revenues, partially offset by lower other revenues. Affiliate fee revenue was primarily attributable toremained relatively consistent as higher average rates per subscriber, led by affiliate agreement renewals and contractual rate increases on existing affiliate agreements, and from affiliate agreement renewals, partiallywere offset by estimated affiliate fee credits as a result of the impactunder-delivery of live college football games discussed above and a lower average number of subscribers. The decrease in the average number of subscribers was due to a reduction in subscribers to traditional MVPDs, partially offset by an increase in digital MVPD subscribers. The increase in advertising revenue was primarily due to the 2020 presidential election coverage at FOX News Media which drove higher linear advertising revenue, including higher pricing and ratings, and digital advertising revenue at FOX News Media, partially offset by the effect of higher preemptions associated with breaking news coverage and the broadcast of fewer sporting events and studio shows as a result of COVID-19.revenue. The increasedecrease in other revenues was primarily attributable to higherlower sports sublicensing revenue and for the nine months ended March 31, 2020, higher revenues generated from Premier Boxing Champions (“PBC”) pay-per-view events.lower sponsorship revenue related to college sports principally as a result of COVID-19.
Cable Network Programming Segment EBITDA increased 7%3% and 9% for the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periods of fiscal 2019,2020, primarily due to the revenue
increases noted above partially offset by,and, for the six months ended December 31, 2020, lower expenses. Operating expenses decreased for the three months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 as higher expenses. Operating expenses increased for the three months ended March 31, 2020 primarily due to higher production costs relating to on-location studio shows in Miami leading up to Super Bowl LIV and, at FOX News Media, increased costs incurred in connection with FOX Nation and increased political coverage, partially offset by lower sports programming rights amortization and production costs driven by the postponementshift of NASCAR races as a resultcollege football games into the second quarter and contractual rate increases for college football and MLB content were more than offset by lower costs driven by the under-delivery of COVID-19.live games. Operating expenses decreased for the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 primarily due to lower sports programming rights amortization and production costs driven by the absenceunder-delivery of Ultimate Fighting Championship (“UFC”) content,live college football games, partially offset by the shift of National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (“NASCAR”) Cup Series races and MLB regular season games into fiscal 2021 and contractual rate increases for college football and MLB content.Selling, general and administrative expenses increased principally due to higher costslegal and marketing expenses at FOX News Media, including talent costs.Media.
Television (56(57% and 5456% of the Company’s revenues for the first ninesix months of fiscal 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively)
|
| For the three months ended March 31, |
| For the nine months ended March 31, |
| For the three months ended December 31, |
| For the six months ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2020 |
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| 2019 |
|
| Change |
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| % Change |
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
|
| Change |
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| % Change |
| 2020 |
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| 2019 |
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| Change |
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| % Change |
| 2020 |
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| 2019 |
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| Change |
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(in millions, except %) |
|
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|
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|
| Better/(Worse) |
|
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| Better/(Worse) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
| ||||||||||||||||||
Advertising |
| $ | 1,266 |
|
|
| $ | 812 |
|
| $ | 454 |
|
|
| 56 |
| % |
| $ | 3,726 |
|
|
| $ | 3,245 |
|
| $ | 481 |
|
|
| 15 |
| % |
|
| $ | 1,841 |
|
|
| $ | 1,673 |
|
| $ | 168 |
|
|
| 10 |
| % |
| $ | 2,511 |
|
|
| $ | 2,460 |
|
| $ | 51 |
|
|
| 2 |
| % |
| ||||||
Affiliate fee |
|
| 553 |
| 452 |
|
|
| 101 |
|
|
| 22 |
| % |
|
| 1,487 |
| 1,257 |
|
|
| 230 |
|
|
| 18 |
| % |
|
|
| 590 |
| 479 |
|
|
| 111 |
|
|
| 23 |
| % |
|
| 1,150 |
| 934 |
|
|
| 216 |
|
|
| 23 |
| % |
| ||||||||||||||||||
Other |
|
| 107 |
|
|
|
| 106 |
|
|
| 1 |
|
|
| 1 |
| % |
|
| 335 |
|
|
|
| 294 |
|
|
| 41 |
|
|
| 14 |
| % |
|
|
| 125 |
|
|
|
| 114 |
|
|
| 11 |
|
|
| 10 |
| % |
|
| 245 |
|
|
|
| 228 |
|
|
| 17 |
|
|
| 7 |
| % |
| ||||||
Total revenues |
|
| 1,926 |
|
| 1,370 |
|
|
| 556 |
|
|
| 41 |
| % |
|
| 5,548 |
|
| 4,796 |
|
|
| 752 |
|
|
| 16 |
| % |
|
|
| 2,556 |
|
| 2,266 |
|
|
| 290 |
|
|
| 13 |
| % |
|
| 3,906 |
|
| 3,622 |
|
|
| 284 |
|
|
| 8 |
| % |
| ||||||||||||||
Operating expenses |
|
| (1,486 | ) |
| (1,114 | ) |
|
| (372 | ) |
|
| 33 |
| % |
|
| (4,713 | ) |
| (4,075 | ) |
|
| (638 | ) |
|
| 16 |
| % |
|
|
| (2,540 | ) |
| (2,284 | ) |
|
| (256 | ) |
|
| (11 | ) | % |
|
| (3,254 | ) |
| (3,227 | ) |
|
| (27 | ) |
|
| (1 | ) | % |
| ||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative |
|
| (216 | ) |
|
| (157 | ) |
|
| (59 | ) |
|
| 38 |
| % |
|
| (574 | ) |
|
| (465 | ) |
|
| (109 | ) |
|
| 23 |
| % |
|
|
| (201 | ) |
|
| (196 | ) |
|
| (5 | ) |
|
| (3 | ) | % |
|
| (380 | ) |
|
| (358 | ) |
|
| (22 | ) |
|
| (6 | ) | % |
| ||||||||||
Segment EBITDA |
| $ | 224 |
| $ | 99 |
|
| $ | 125 |
|
| ** |
|
| $ | 261 |
| $ | 256 |
|
| $ | 5 |
|
|
| 2 |
| % |
|
| $ | (185 | ) |
| $ | (214 | ) |
| $ | 29 |
|
|
| 14 |
| % |
| $ | 272 |
| $ | 37 |
|
| $ | 235 |
|
| ** |
|
|
|
** | not meaningful |
Revenues at the Television segment increased 41%13% and 16%8% for the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periods of fiscal 2019.2020. The increase in advertising revenue was primarily due to revenues resulting from the broadcast of Super Bowl LIV in February 2020 of approximately $500 million, including the post-game broadcast of The Masked Singer, higher pricing at the FOX Network and, for the three months ended March 31, 2020, higher political advertising revenue at the FOX Television Stations. Partially offsettingStations, an increase of approximately $180 million and $245 million for the increasethree and six months ended December 31, 2020, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periods of fiscal 2020, related to the 2020 presidential and congressional elections, including two senate runoff elections in Georgia, and the impact of the consolidation of Tubi, which experienced record viewership and record advertising revenue, waspartially offset by lower ratings at the FOX Network one less NFL Divisional playoff game, a declinedue in the local advertising market in March 2020 and fewer broadcasts of sporting events as a result of COVID-19 and, for the nine months ended March 31, 2020, lower political advertising revenue at the FOX Television Stations duepart to the U.S. midterm elections in November 2018.COVID-19-impacted schedules. The increase in affiliate fee revenue was primarily due to higher fees received from television stations that are affiliated with the FOX Network and higher average rates per subscriber, at the Company’s owned and operated television stations, partially offset by a lower average number of subscribers at the Company’s owned and operated television stations. The increase in other revenues was primarily due to the impact of the consolidation ofhigher content revenue at Bento Box partially offset by lower digital content licensing revenue at the FOX Network.
Television Segment EBITDA more than doubledincreased $29 million and increased 2% $235 million for the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periods of fiscal 2019,2020, primarily due to the revenue increases noted above, partially offset by higher expenses. Operating expenses increased primarily due to the broadcast of Super BowlLIV,higher sports programming rights amortization and production costs, including contractual rate increases for NFL, MLB and college football content, and the impact of the consolidation of Bento BoxTubi partially offset by lower entertainment programming rights amortization and higheradvertising and marketing costs relateddue to investments infewer hours of original scripted programming and co-production arrangements with third party studios, partially offset by the absence of one NFL Divisional playoff game and the absence of a write-down of approximately $55 million related to entertainment and syndicated programming rights in the third quarter of fiscal 2019.Also contributing to the increase in operating expenses for the nine months ended March 31, 2020 was contractual sports rights rate increases.Selling, general and administrative expenses increased primarily due to higher costs related to operating as a standalone public company.result of COVID-19.
Other, Corporate and Eliminations (1(%2% and 1% of the Company’s revenues for the first ninesix months of fiscal 2020)2021 and 2020, respectively)
|
| For the three months ended March 31, |
| For the nine months ended March 31, |
| For the three months ended December 31, |
| For the six months ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
|
| Change |
|
| % Change |
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
|
| Change |
|
| % Change |
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
|
| Change |
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| % Change |
| 2020 |
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| 2019 |
|
| Change |
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(in millions, except %) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Better/(Worse) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Better/(Worse) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues |
| $ | 47 |
|
| $ | (1 | ) |
| $ | 48 |
|
| ** |
|
|
| $ | 116 |
|
| $ | (2 | ) |
| $ | 118 |
|
| ** |
|
|
|
| $ | 43 |
|
| $ | 43 |
|
| $ | - |
|
|
| - |
| % |
| $ | 85 |
|
| $ | 69 |
|
| $ | 16 |
|
|
| 23 |
| % |
| ||||
Operating expenses |
|
| (21 | ) |
|
| 1 |
|
|
| (22 | ) |
| ** |
|
|
|
| (41 | ) |
|
| 2 |
|
|
| (43 | ) |
| ** |
|
|
|
|
| (20 | ) |
|
| (15 | ) |
|
| (5 | ) |
|
| (33 | ) | % |
|
| (40 | ) |
|
| (20 | ) |
|
| (20 | ) |
|
| (100 | ) | % |
| ||||
Selling, general and administrative |
|
| (122 | ) |
|
| (74 | ) |
|
| (48 | ) |
|
| 65 |
| % |
|
| (331 | ) |
|
| (177 | ) |
|
| (154 | ) |
|
| 87 |
| % |
|
|
| (104 | ) |
|
| (109 | ) |
|
| 5 |
|
|
| 5 |
| % |
|
| (198 | ) |
|
| (209 | ) |
|
| 11 |
|
|
| 5 |
| % |
| ||
Segment EBITDA |
| $ | (96 | ) |
| $ | (74 | ) |
| $ | (22 | ) |
|
| 30 |
| % |
| $ | (256 | ) |
| $ | (177 | ) |
| $ | (79 | ) |
|
| 45 |
| % |
|
| $ | (81 | ) |
| $ | (81 | ) |
| $ | - |
|
|
| - |
| % |
| $ | (153 | ) |
| $ | (160 | ) |
| $ | 7 |
|
|
| 4 |
| % |
|
|
|
Revenues at the Other, Corporate and Eliminations segment remained consistent and increased 23% for the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020, included revenues generated fromrespectively, as compared to the operationcorresponding periods of the FOX Studios lot for third parties and the consolidation of Credible. Operating expensesfiscal 2020. Revenues increased for the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 includedprimarily due to the impact of the consolidation of Credible andin the costssecond quarter of fiscal 2020, partially offset by lower revenues from operating the FOX Studios lotStudio Lot for third parties.parties due to COVID-19. Operating expenses increased for the six months ended December 31, 2020 principally due to the impact of the consolidation of Credible. Selling, general and administrative expenses increaseddecreased for the six months ended December 31, 2020 primarily due to higherlower professional fees and employee costs, related to operating as a standalone public company,partially offset by the costsimpact of operating the FOX Studioslot for third parties and the consolidation of Credible.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Beginning with the announcement of the Company’s financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company has renamed as “Adjusted EBITDA” the measure that it had previously referred to as “Total Segment EBITDA” and, prior to the announcement of the Company’s financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2019, as “Total Segment OIBDA.” The definition of this measure has not changed: Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Revenues less Operating expenses and Selling, general and administrative expenses. Adjusted EBITDA does not include: Amortization of cable distribution investments, Depreciation and amortization, Impairment and restructuring charges, Interest expense, Interest income, Other, net and Income tax expense.
Management believes that information about Adjusted EBITDA assists all users of the Company’s Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements by allowing them to evaluate changes in the operating results of the Company’s portfolio of businesses separate from non-operational factors that affect Net income, thus providing insight into both operations and the other factors that affect reported results. Adjusted EBITDA provides management, investors and equity analysts a measure to analyze the operating performance of the Company’s business and its enterprise value against historical data and competitors’ data, although historical results, including Adjusted EBITDA, may not be indicative of future results (as operating performance is highly contingent on many factors, including customer tastes and preferences)preferences and the impact of COVID-19 and other widespread health emergencies or pandemics and measures to contain their spread).
Adjusted EBITDA is considered a non-GAAP financial measure and should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, net income, cash flow and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). In addition, this measure does not reflect cash available to fund requirements and excludes items, such as depreciation and amortization and impairment charges, which are significant components in assessing the Company’s financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
The following table reconciles Net income to Adjusted EBITDA for the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020, as compared to the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2019:
|
| For the three months ended March 31, |
| For the nine months ended March 31, |
| For the three months ended December 31, |
|
| For the six months ended December 31, |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
|
| Change |
|
| % Change |
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
|
| Change |
|
| % Change |
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
|
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
| ||||||||||||||||||
|
| (in millions, except %) |
| (in millions) |
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income |
| $ | 90 |
|
| $ | 539 |
|
| $ | (449 | ) |
|
| (83 | ) | % |
|
| $ | 917 |
|
| $ | 1,178 |
|
| $ | (261 | ) |
|
| (22 | ) | % |
|
| $ | 230 |
|
| $ | 314 |
|
| $ | 1,347 |
|
| $ | 827 |
|
Add |
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|
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|
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
Amortization of cable distribution investments |
|
| 5 |
|
|
| 10 |
|
|
| (5 | ) |
|
| (50 | ) | % |
|
|
| 19 |
|
|
| 29 |
|
|
| (10 | ) |
|
| (34 | ) | % |
|
|
| 6 |
|
|
| 5 |
|
|
| 11 |
|
|
| 14 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
| 57 |
|
|
| 58 |
|
|
| (1 | ) |
|
| (2 | ) | % |
|
|
| 164 |
|
|
| 152 |
|
|
| 12 |
|
|
| 8 |
| % |
|
|
| 70 |
|
|
| 57 |
|
|
| 138 |
|
|
| 107 |
|
Impairment and restructuring charges |
|
| - |
|
|
| 14 |
|
|
| (14 | ) |
|
| (100 | ) | % |
|
|
| 9 |
|
|
| 14 |
|
|
| (5 | ) |
|
| (36 | ) | % |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| - |
|
|
| 35 |
|
|
| 9 |
|
Interest expense |
|
| 89 |
|
|
| 81 |
|
|
| 8 |
|
|
| 10 |
| % |
|
|
| 269 |
|
|
| 112 |
|
|
| 157 |
|
| ** |
|
|
|
|
| 99 |
|
|
| 90 |
|
|
| 198 |
|
|
| 180 |
| |
Interest income |
|
| (8 | ) |
|
| (19 | ) |
|
| 11 |
|
|
| (58 | ) | % |
|
|
| (33 | ) |
|
| (19 | ) |
|
| (14 | ) |
|
| 74 |
| % |
|
|
| (2 | ) |
|
| (8 | ) |
|
| (3 | ) |
|
| (25 | ) |
Other, net |
|
| 632 |
|
|
| (84 | ) |
|
| 716 |
|
| ** |
|
|
|
|
| 345 |
|
|
| 116 |
|
|
| 229 |
|
| ** |
|
|
|
|
| (172 | ) |
|
| (302 | ) |
|
| (691 | ) |
|
| (287 | ) | ||
Income tax expense |
|
| 55 |
|
|
| 167 |
|
|
| (112 | ) |
|
| (67 | ) | % |
|
|
| 347 |
|
|
| 390 |
|
|
| (43 | ) |
|
| (11 | ) | % |
|
|
| 74 |
|
|
| 105 |
|
|
| 436 |
|
|
| 292 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
| $ | 920 |
|
| $ | 766 |
|
| $ | 154 |
|
|
| 20 |
| % |
|
| $ | 2,037 |
|
| $ | 1,972 |
|
| $ | 65 |
|
|
| 3 |
| % |
|
| $ | 305 |
|
| $ | 261 |
|
| $ | 1,471 |
|
| $ | 1,117 |
|
|
|
The following table sets forth the computation of Adjusted EBITDA for the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020, as compared to the three and ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2019:
|
| For the three months ended March 31, |
| For the nine months ended March 31, |
| For the three months ended December 31, |
|
| For the six months ended December 31, |
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|
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
|
| Change |
|
| % Change |
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
|
| Change |
|
| % Change |
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
|
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
| ||||||||||||||||||
|
| (in millions, except %) |
| (in millions) |
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues |
| $ | 3,440 |
|
| $ | 2,752 |
|
| $ | 688 |
|
|
| 25 |
| % |
|
| $ | 9,885 |
|
| $ | 8,876 |
|
| $ | 1,009 |
|
|
| 11 |
| % |
|
| $ | 4,087 |
|
| $ | 3,778 |
|
| $ | 6,804 |
|
| $ | 6,445 |
|
Operating expenses |
|
| (2,061 | ) |
|
| (1,660 | ) |
|
| (401 | ) |
|
| 24 |
| % |
|
|
| (6,620 | ) |
|
| (5,969 | ) |
|
| (651 | ) |
|
| 11 |
| % |
|
|
| (3,346 | ) |
|
| (3,091 | ) |
|
| (4,514 | ) |
|
| (4,559 | ) |
Selling, general and administrative |
|
| (464 | ) |
|
| (336 | ) |
|
| (128 | ) |
|
| 38 |
| % |
|
|
| (1,247 | ) |
|
| (964 | ) |
|
| (283 | ) |
|
| 29 |
| % |
|
|
| (442 | ) |
|
| (431 | ) |
|
| (830 | ) |
|
| (783 | ) |
Amortization of cable distribution investments |
|
| 5 |
|
|
| 10 |
|
|
| (5 | ) |
|
| (50 | ) | % |
|
|
| 19 |
|
|
| 29 |
|
|
| (10 | ) |
|
| (34 | ) | % |
|
|
| 6 |
|
|
| 5 |
|
|
| 11 |
|
|
| 14 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
| $ | 920 |
|
| $ | 766 |
|
| $ | 154 |
|
|
| 20 |
| % |
|
| $ | 2,037 |
|
| $ | 1,972 |
|
| $ | 65 |
|
|
| 3 |
| % |
|
| $ | 305 |
|
| $ | 261 |
|
| $ | 1,471 |
|
| $ | 1,117 |
|
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Current Financial Condition
The Company’s principal source of liquidity is internally generated funds which are highly dependent upon the continuation of affiliate agreements and the state of the advertising markets, the latter of which is beingcontinues to be negatively impacted by the weak economic environment as a result of COVID-19. Depending on the duration and severity of the recession, it could lead to changes in consumer behavior, including increasing numbers of consumers canceling or foregoing subscriptions to MVPD services, that adversely affect the Company’s affiliate fee and advertising revenues. In addition, the Company’s business depends on the volume and popularity of the content it distributes, particularly sports content. Following the COVID-19 outbreak, sports events to which the Company has broadcast rights were cancelled or postponed and the production of certain entertainment content the Company distributes was suspended. There may be additional content disruptions in the near term.future and, depending on their duration and severity, these disruptions could materially adversely affect the Company’s future advertising revenues and, over a longer period, its future affiliate fee revenues. The magnitude of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company is highly uncertain and subject to change and will depend on evolving factors beyond the Company’s control. These include the duration and extent of COVID-19the pandemic, including increases or spikes in the number of cases, mutations or related strains of the virus and the success of vaccination efforts; the duration and extent of the recession, the pace of economic recovery and the economic and operating conditions facing the Company and others in the pandemic’s aftermath; the effect of governmental actions,actions; and potential changes in consumer behavior and actions taken by the Company’s business partners in response to the pandemic and such governmental actions. As part of actions the Company is taking to address COVID-19 and the resulting impact on its business, operations and employees, in April 2020, the Company implemented short-term cost reductions, including reducing executive compensation and suspending compensation increases.behavior. The Company has approximately $3.2$4.5 billion of cash and cash equivalents as of MarchDecember 31, 2020 and an unused five-year $1.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility. In addition,facility (See Note 5—Borrowings to the accompanying Financial Statements). The Company issued $1.2 billion of senior notes in April 2020 andalso has access to the worldwide capital markets, subject to market conditions which could be impacted by COVID-19. See Note 6—Borrowings to the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of FOX. As of MarchDecember 31, 2020, the Company was in compliance with all of the covenants under the revolving credit facility, and it does not anticipate any noncompliance with such covenants.
The principal uses of cash that affect the Company’s liquidity position include the following: the acquisition of rights and related payments for entertainment and sports programming; operational expenditures including production costs; marketing and promotional expenses; expenses related to broadcasting the Company’s programming along with investing approximately $150 million to $200 millionthe continued investment in establishing the Company’s standalone broadcast technical facilities over the two years following the Distribution;Distribution (as defined in Note 1—Description of Business and Basis of Presentation in the 2020 Form 10-K under the heading “The Distribution”); employee and facility costs; capital expenditures; acquisitions; interest and dividend payments; debt repayments; and stock repurchases.
In addition to the acquisitions, sales and possible acquisitions disclosed elsewhere, the Company has evaluated, and expects to continue to evaluate, possible acquisitions and dispositions of certain businesses and assets. Such transactions may be material and may involve cash, the Company’s securities or the assumption of additional indebtedness. See Note 2—Acquisitions, Disposals and Other Transactions to the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of FOX.
Sources and Uses of Cash
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities for the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 and 2019 was as follows (in millions):
For the nine months ended March 31, |
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
| ||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
| $ | 1,345 |
|
| $ | 1,624 |
|
For the six months ended December 31, |
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
| ||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
| $ | 237 |
|
| $ | (256 | ) |
The decreasechange in net cash provided by (used in) operating activities during the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020, as compared to the corresponding period of fiscal 2019,2020, was primarily due to higher Segment EBITDA and lower cash paidpayments for interest as a result ofentertainment programming and sports programming rights at the senior notes issued in January 2019 and cash paid for income taxes,Television segment partially offset by higher Cable Network Programming Segment EBITDA.tax payments.
Net cash used in investing activities for the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 and 2019 was as follows (in millions):
For the nine months ended March 31, |
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
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For the six months ended December 31, |
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
| ||||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
| $ | (397 | ) |
| $ | (311 | ) |
| $ | (329 | ) |
| $ | (349 | ) |
The increasedecrease in net cash used in investing activities during the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020, as compared to the corresponding period of fiscal 2019,2020, was primarily due to the acquisition of three television stations and the Credible Acquisition, partially offset by the cash proceeds from the sale ofpayments related to investments made in connection with establishing the Company’s investmentstandalone broadcast technical facilities and additional funding in Roku duringthe nineCompany’s investments
in Flutter Entertainment plc during the six months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 as compared to the investmentsacquisition of Credible in Caffeine, Inc. and Caffeine Studio, LLCOctober 2019 (See Note 2—Acquisitions, Disposals and Other Transactions to the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of FOX)under the heading “Credible Acquisition”).
Net cash used in financing activities for the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 and 2019 was as follows (in millions):
For the nine months ended March 31, |
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
| ||||||||||
For the six months ended December 31, |
| 2020 |
|
| 2019 |
| ||||||||||
Net cash used in financing activities |
| $ | (986 | ) |
| $ | (995 | ) |
| $ | (51 | ) |
| $ | (638 | ) |
The decrease in net cash used in financing activities during the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020, as compared to the corresponding period of fiscal 2019,2020, was primarily due to repurchases of shares ofactivity under the Company’s Common Stockstock repurchase program and dividends paid to the Company’s stockholders partially offset by the receipt of the $462 million reimbursement from Disney related to the Divesture Tax during the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020 as compared to activity under the net transfers to Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. of $1.2 billion, the dividend of $8.5 billionstock repurchase program and dividends paid to 21CF net of the $2 billion cash payment received from Disney, partially offset by the proceeds from the issuance of $6.8 billion of senior notes in January 2019Company’s stockholders during the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2019.The nature of activities included in net transfers to Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. includes financing activities, capital transfers, cash sweeps, other treasury services and corporate expenses.
Stock Repurchase Program
See Note 8—6—Stockholders’ Equity to the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of FOX under the heading “Stock Repurchase Program.”
Dividends
TheSubsequent to December 31, 2020, the Company declared a semi-annual dividend of $0.23 per share on both the Class A Common Stock and the Class B Common Stock during the three months endedStock. The dividend declared is payable on April 7, 2021 with a record date for determining dividend entitlements of March 31, 2020, which was paid in April 2020 to stockholders of record on March 4, 2020.10, 2021.
Debt Instruments
Borrowings include senior notes (See Note 6—9—Borrowings toin the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of FOX)2020 Form 10-K under the heading “Public Debt – Senior Notes Issued”).
Ratings of the senior notes
The following table summarizes the Company’s credit ratings as of MarchDecember 31, 2020:
Rating Agency |
| Senior Debt |
| Outlook |
Moody's |
| Baa2 |
| Stable |
Standard & Poor's |
| BBB |
| Stable |
Revolving Credit Agreement
The Company has an unused five-year $1.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility with a maturity date of March 2024 (See Note 6—5—Borrowings to the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of FOX)Statements).
Commitments and Contingencies
See Note 11—8—Commitments and Contingencies to the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of FOX.Statements.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 1—Description of Business and Basis of Presentation to the accompanying Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of FOX under the heading “Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Guidance and the CARES Act.Guidance.”
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical or current fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including any statements regarding (i) future earnings, revenues or other measures of the Company’s financial performance; (ii) the Company’s plans, strategies and objectives for future operations; (iii) proposed new programming or other offerings; (iv) future economic conditions or performance; (v) estimated annual recurring costs relating to FOX operating as a standalone, publicly traded company; and (vi)(v) assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Forward-looking statements may include, among others, the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “likely,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “believes,” “estimates,” “outlook” or any other similar words.
Although the Company’s management believes that the expectations reflected in any of the Company’s forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any forward-looking statements. The Company’s future financial condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to change and to inherent risks and uncertainties, such as those disclosed or incorporated by reference in our filings with the SEC. Important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results, performance and achievements to differ materially from those estimates or projections contained in the Company’s forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, government regulation, economic, strategic, political and social conditions and the following factors:
| • | the impact of COVID-19 |
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|
| • |
|
| • |
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| • | declines in advertising expenditures due to various factors such as the economic prospects of advertisers or the economy in general, |
| • | the |
| • | further declines in the number of subscribers to traditional MVPD services; |
• | the highly competitive nature of the industry in which the Company’s businesses operate; |
• | the popularity of the Company’s content, including special sports |
| • | the Company’s ability to renew programming rights, particularly sports programming rights, on sufficiently favorable |
| • | damage to the Company’s brands or reputation; |
| • | the inability to realize the anticipated benefits of the Company’s strategic investments and acquisitions; |
| • | the failure to comply with laws, regulations, rules, industry standards or contractual obligations relating to privacy and personal data protection; |
• | a degradation, failure or misuse of the Company’s network and information systems and other technology relied on by the Company that causes a disruption of services or improper disclosure of personal data or other confidential information; |
| • | content piracy and signal theft and the Company’s ability to protect its intellectual property rights; |
| • | the loss of key personnel; |
| • |
|
| • | changes in tax, federal communications or other laws, regulations, practices or the interpretations thereof; |
| • | the impact of any investigations or fines from governmental authorities, including |
| • | the failure or destruction of satellites or transmitter facilities the Company depends on to distribute its programming; |
| • | lower than expected valuations associated with one of the Company’s reporting units, indefinite-lived intangible assets, investments or long-lived assets; |
| • | changes in GAAP or other applicable accounting standards and policies; |
| • | the Company’s |
| • | increased costs in connection with the Company operating as a standalone, publicly traded company following the Distribution and the loss of synergies the Company enjoyed from operating as part of 21CF; |
| • | the Company’s reliance on 21CF to provide the Company various services during |
| • | the Company’s ability to secure additional capital on acceptable terms; |
| • | the impact of any payments the Company is required to make or liabilities it is required to assume under the Separation Agreement (as defined in Note 1—Description of Business and Basis of Presentation in the 2020 Form 10-K) and the indemnification arrangements entered into in connection with the Separation and the |
| • | the other risks and uncertainties detailed in Part I., Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in the |
Forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q speak only as of the date hereof, and forward-looking statements in documents that are incorporated by reference hereto speak only as of the date of those documents. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or release any revisions to any forward-looking statement made herein or to report any events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or to conform such statements to actual results or changes in our expectations, except as required by law.
ITEM 3. | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK |
There have been no material changes in the market risks reported in the 20192020 Form 10-K except for the decrease in the Company’s exposure to stock price risk as a result of the sale of the Company’s investment in Roku. In April 2020, the Company issued $600 million of 3.05% senior notes due 2025 and $600 million of 3.50% senior notes due 2030.10-K.
ITEM 4. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
| (a) | Disclosure Controls and Procedures |
The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report.Quarterly Report. Based on such evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective in recording, processing, summarizing and reporting on a timely basis, information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act and were effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
| (b) | Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting |
ThereDuring the second quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company implemented a new affiliate fee revenue system for its sports and entertainment businesses to replace a system that was subject to a Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. transition services agreement. As a result, the Company has implemented updates and changes to its current processes and related control activities.
Other than as stated in the previous paragraph, there were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the Company’s thirdsecond quarter of fiscal 20202021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the Company’s employees continue to work remotely, and the Company has strived to minimize the impact of this on the design and effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. The Company is continually monitoring and assessing its internal control over financial reporting and has not experienced any material impact to its internal control over financial reporting due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
PART II
ITEM 1. | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS |
The following information supplementsSee Note 8—Commitments and amendsContingencies to the disclosure set forth inaccompanying Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of FOX under the section titled “Legal Proceedings” inheading “Contingencies” for a discussion of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 9, 2019 (the “2019 Form 10-K”), and the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 6, 2019 (the “Q1 2020 Form 10-Q”).
Profits Participants Litigation
Reference is made to the lawsuits filed in the Superior Court of Los Angeles in November 2015 by Wark Entertainment, Inc., Temperance Brennan, L.P., Snooker Doodle Productions, Inc., and Bertha Blue, Inc. described on page 78 of the Form 10-K and page 32 of the Q1 2020 Form 10-Q. During the quarter ended March 31, 2020, The Walt Disney Company reached an amicable settlement with an additional profits participant who came forward. The Company’s portion of this settlement is approximately $20 million.legal proceedings.
ITEM 1A. | RISK FACTORS |
There have been no material changes to the risk factors described in the section titled “Risk Factors” in the 2019 Form 10-K and the Q1 2020 Form 10-Q, except as set forth below.
The COVID-19 pandemic could materially adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations.
The impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) and measures to contain it are negatively affecting the macroeconomic environment and the Company’s business in a number of ways. For example, sports events for which the Company has broadcast rights have been cancelled or postponed and the production of certain entertainment content the Company acquires has been suspended, and there may be additional cancellations and postponements or production suspensions in the future. The Company’s business depends on the volume and popularity of the content it distributes, particularly sports content. Depending on the duration and severity of these content disruptions, they could materially adversely affect the Company’s advertising revenues and, over a longer period of time, its affiliate revenues. A significant decline in estimated advertising revenues or the expected popularity of the Company’s programming could also lead to a downward revision in the value of, among other things, the Company’s reporting units, indefinite-lived intangible assets and long-lived assets and result in an impairment and a non-cash charge that is material to the Company’s reported net earnings.
The COVID-19 pandemic has also significantly increased economic uncertainty and market volatility. It is likely that the pandemic will cause an economic slowdown of potentially extended duration, and it is possible that it could cause a global recession. Weak economic conditions and increased volatility and disruption in the financial markets pose risks to the Company and its business partners, including advertisers whose expenditures tend to reflect overall economic conditions. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused some of the Company’s advertisers (including, in particular, local market advertisers) to reduce their spending, and future declines in the economic prospects of advertisers or the economy in general could negatively impact their advertising expenditures further in the future. For more information about these risks, see the risk factors titled “The Company is exposed to risks associated with weak economic conditions and increased volatility and disruption in the financial markets.” and “A decline in advertising expenditures could cause the Company’s revenues and operating results to decline significantly in any given period or in specific markets.” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019. Depending2020 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the duration and severity of the economic downturn, it could lead to changes in consumer behavior that adversely affect the Company’s advertising or affiliate revenues.
Other risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic include those related to measures aimed at preventing the spread of the virus, such as shelter in place orders, business shutdowns, quarantines and travel bans and restrictions. These measures have affected and may further affect the Company’s workforce and operations, as well as those of its business partners. In addition, risks relating to cybersecurity incidents involving the Company or its business partners may be increased as large numbers of employees are working remotely.
The magnitude of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company will depend on the duration and extent of the pandemic, the effect of governmental actions to contain it and the duration and severity of the resulting economic slowdown. The COVID-19 pandemic could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations.August 10, 2020.
ITEM 2. | UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS |
Below is a summary of the Company’s repurchases of its Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Class A Common Stock”), and Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Class B Common Stock” and, together with the Class A Common Stock, the “Common Stock”), during the three months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020:
|
| Total number of shares purchased(a) |
|
| Average price paid per share(b) |
|
| Approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the program(b)(c) |
|
| Total number of shares purchased(a) |
|
| Average price paid per share(b) |
|
| Approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the program(b)(c) |
| ||||||
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|
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| (in millions) |
|
|
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|
|
|
|
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| (in millions) |
| ||
January 1, 2020 – January 31, 2020 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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| ||||||||||||
Class A common stock(d) |
|
| 1,706,102 |
|
| $ | 36.05 |
|
|
|
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| ||||||||||||
Class B common stock |
|
| 1,823,523 |
|
|
| 36.67 |
|
|
|
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| ||||||||||||
February 1, 2020 – February 29, 2020 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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October 1, 2020 – October 31, 2020 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||||
Class A common stock |
|
| 1,331,931 |
|
|
| 35.66 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 911,204 |
|
| $ | 27.26 |
|
|
|
|
|
Class B common stock |
|
| 682,311 |
|
|
| 33.14 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 409,639 |
|
|
| 27.20 |
|
|
|
|
|
March 1, 2020 – March 31, 2020 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||||
November 1, 2020 – November 30, 2020 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||||
Class A common stock |
|
| 1,139,597 |
|
|
| 26.90 |
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||||
Class B common stock |
|
| 654,705 |
|
|
| 28.26 |
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||||
December 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||||
Class A common stock |
|
| 844,147 |
|
|
| 28.52 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 1,538,663 |
|
|
| 28.96 |
|
|
|
|
|
Class B common stock |
|
| 429,007 |
|
|
| 27.85 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 672,570 |
|
|
| 28.57 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class A common stock(d) |
|
| 3,882,180 |
|
|
| 34.28 |
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||||
Class A common stock |
|
| 3,589,464 |
|
|
| 27.87 |
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||||
Class B common stock |
|
| 2,934,841 |
|
|
| 34.56 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 1,736,914 |
|
|
| 28.13 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 6,817,021 |
|
|
|
|
|
| $ | 1,400 |
|
|
| 5,326,378 |
|
|
|
|
|
| $ | 980 |
|
(a) | The Company has not made any purchases of Common Stock other than in connection with the publicly announced stock repurchase program described below. |
(b) | These amounts exclude any fees, commissions or other costs associated with the share repurchases. |
| On November 6, 2019, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had authorized a stock repurchase program providing for the repurchase of $2 billion of the Company’s Common Stock.The program has no time limit and may be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time. |
|
|
In total, the Company repurchased approximately 1715 million shares of Common Stock for $600$419 million during the ninesix months ended MarchDecember 31, 2020.
ITEM 3. | DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES |
Not applicable
ITEM 4. | MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES |
Not applicable
ITEM 5. | OTHER INFORMATION |
Not applicable
ITEM 6. | EXHIBITS |
(a) | Exhibits. |
31.1 |
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32.1 |
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101 |
| The following financial information from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended |
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104 |
| Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). |
* | Filed herewith. |
** | Furnished herewith. |
SIGNATURE
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.
| Fox Corporation | ||
| (Registrant) | ||
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| By: |
| /s/ Steven Tomsic |
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| Steven Tomsic |
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| Chief Financial Officer |
Date: May 6, 2020February 9, 2021
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