SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 1999
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Commission file number 1-9553
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VIACOM INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 04-2949533
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) identification No.)
1515 Broadway, New York, New York 10036
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (212) 258-6000
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No ___.
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Number of shares of Common Stock Outstanding at October 29, 1999:
Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share - 138,340,683
Class B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share - 558,646,382
VIACOM INC.
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION Page
Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) -
for the Three Months ended September 30, 1999
and September 30, 1998 3
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) -
for the Nine Months ended September 30, 1999
and September 30, 1998 4
Consolidated Balance Sheets -
at September 30, 1999 (Unaudited)
and December 31, 1998 5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow (Unaudited) -
for the Nine Months ended September 30, 1999 and
1998 6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 7
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations
and Financial Condition 24
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 41
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1. Financial Statements.
VIACOM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts)
Three months ended
September 30,
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1999 1998
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Revenues......................................................... $ 3,332.0 $ 3,288.8
Expenses:
Operating...................................................... 2,119.3 2,145.4
Selling, general and administrative............................ 602.5 543.6
Restructuring charge........................................... 70.3 --
Depreciation and amortization.................................. 218.7 192.5
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Total expenses............................................. 3,010.8 2,881.5
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Operating income................................................. 321.2 407.3
Interest expense............................................... (118.3) (160.3)
Interest income................................................ 7.8 1.9
Other items, net............................................... (2.4) (9.5)
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Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes.......... 208.3 239.4
Provision for income taxes..................................... (93.2) (150.6)
Equity in loss of affiliated companies, net of tax............. (3.8) (2.9)
Minority interest.............................................. (.4) .5
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Earnings from continuing operations.............................. 110.9 86.4
Discontinued operations (Note 7):
Earnings, net of tax........................................... -- 67.9
Loss on dispositions, net of tax............................... -- (15.9)
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Net earnings before extraordinary loss........................... 110.9 138.4
Extraordinary loss, net of tax................................. (14.2) --
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Net earnings..................................................... 96.7 138.4
Cumulative convertible preferred stock dividend requirement.... -- (15.0)
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Net earnings attributable to common stock........................ $ 96.7 $ 123.4
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Earnings per common share:
Basic:
Net earnings from continuing operations........................ $ .16 $ .10
Net earnings................................................... $ .14 $ .17
Diluted:
Net earnings from continuing operations........................ $ .16 $ .10
Net earnings................................................... $ .14 $ .17
Weighted average number of common shares:
Basic.......................................................... 696.7 714.7
Diluted........................................................ 709.5 725.5
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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VIACOM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts)
Nine months ended
September 30,
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1999 1998
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Revenues......................................................... $ 9,286.4 $ 8,753.7
Expenses:
Operating..................................................... 6,006.9 6,259.0
Selling, general and administrative........................... 1,712.4 1,468.2
Restructuring charge.......................................... 70.3 --
Depreciation and amortization................................. 615.8 571.2
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Total expenses............................................ 8,405.4 8,298.4
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Operating income................................................. 881.0 455.3
Interest expense.............................................. (327.4) (481.0)
Interest income............................................... 16.5 11.9
Other items, net.............................................. 2.9 (14.0)
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Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes... 573.0 (27.8)
Provision for income taxes.................................... (295.6) (85.4)
Equity in loss of affiliated companies, net of tax............ (38.1) (21.2)
Minority interest............................................. (.7) 1.1
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Earnings (loss) from continuing operations....................... 238.6 (133.3)
Discontinued operations (Note 7):
Earnings, net of tax.......................................... -- 8.0
Loss on dispositions, net of tax.............................. -- (15.6)
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Net earnings (loss) before extraordinary loss.................... 238.6 (140.9)
Extraordinary loss, net of tax................................ (37.7) --
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Net earnings (loss).............................................. 200.9 (140.9)
Cumulative convertible preferred stock dividend requirement... (.4) (45.0)
Premium on repurchase of preferred stock...................... (12.0) --
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Net earnings (loss) attributable to common stock................. $ 188.5 $ (185.9)
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Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic:
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations................ $ .33 $ (.25)
Net earnings (loss)........................................... $ .27 $ (.26)
Diluted:
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations................ $ .32 $ (.25)
Net earnings (loss)........................................... $ .27 $ (.26)
Weighted average number of common shares:
Basic......................................................... 694.5 712.8
Diluted....................................................... 708.6 712.8
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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VIACOM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in millions, except per share amounts)
September 30, December 31,
1999 1998
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(unaudited)
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents............................................. $ 674.2 $ 767.3
Receivables, less allowances of $106.9 (1999) and
$98.7 (1998)....................................................... 1,676.9 1,759.1
Inventory (Note 8).................................................... 1,798.1 1,805.5
Other current assets.................................................. 832.8 732.6
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Total current assets........................................... 4,982.0 5,064.5
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Property and equipment, at cost......................................... 5,096.7 4,537.0
Less accumulated depreciation......................................... 1,781.0 1,457.5
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Net property and equipment..................................... 3,315.7 3,079.5
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Inventory (Note 8)...................................................... 2,911.6 2,470.8
Intangibles, at amortized cost.......................................... 11,424.1 11,557.3
Other assets............................................................ 1,634.8 1,441.0
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$24,268.2 $23,613.1
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable...................................................... $ 487.4 $ 499.2
Accrued compensation.................................................. 372.5 410.3
Participants' share, residuals and royalties payable.................. 1,079.6 1,227.5
Income tax payable.................................................... 212.4 526.5
Current portion of long-term debt (Note 9)............................ 131.2 377.2
Accrued expenses and other............................................ 1,902.2 2,591.9
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Total current liabilities...................................... 4,185.3 5,632.6
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Long-term debt (Note 9)................................................. 6,141.8 3,813.4
Other liabilities....................................................... 3,023.1 2,117.5
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Shareholders' Equity:
Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per share; 200.0
shares authorized; 12.0 (1998) shares issued and outstanding....... -- 600.0
Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share; 500.0 shares
authorized; 139.7 (1999) and 141.6 (1998) shares issued............ 1.4 1.4
Class B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share; 3,000.0 shares
authorized; 605.5 (1999) and 591.9 (1998) shares issued............ 6.1 5.9
Additional paid-in capital............................................ 10,260.0 10,574.7
Retained earnings..................................................... 2,114.7 1,932.9
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Note 1)......................... (32.5) (67.1)
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12,349.7 13,047.8
Less treasury stock, at cost; 48.5 (1999) and 38.5 (1998) shares........ 1,431.7 998.2
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Total shareholders' equity..................................... 10,918.0 12,049.6
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$24,268.2 $23,613.1
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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VIACOM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited; in millions)
Nine months ended
September 30,
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1999 1998
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Operating Activities:
Net earnings (loss)...................................................................... $ 200.9 $(140.9)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash flow from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization...................................................... 615.8 688.0
Distribution from affiliated companies............................................. 23.2 14.5
Loss on dispositions, net of tax................................................... -- 15.6
Gain on sale of investment......................................................... -- (10.7)
Equity in loss of affiliated companies............................................. 38.1 21.2
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in receivables.............................................. 82.2 (74.6)
Decrease (increase) in inventory and related programming liabilities, net....... (533.6) 476.0
Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets........................... (165.7) (40.8)
Increase in unbilled receivables................................................ (96.7) (.3)
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses............................... (222.2) (261.4)
Decrease in taxes payable and deferred income taxes, net........................ (346.3) (501.4)
Increase in deferred income..................................................... 51.4 8.7
Other, net...................................................................... 64.6 27.1
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Net cash flow from operating activities................................................ (288.3) 221.0
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Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures............................................................... (503.6) (417.2)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired................................................. (309.5) (103.9)
Investments in and advances to affiliated companies................................ (106.8) (66.5)
Purchases of short-term investments................................................ (280.2) (68.8)
Proceeds from sales of short-term investments...................................... 342.1 74.5
Proceeds from dispositions......................................................... -- 141.7
Other, net......................................................................... 1.9 (15.7)
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Net cash flow from investing activities................................................ (856.1) (455.9)
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Financing Activities:
Borrowings from banks, net......................................................... 2,494.2 917.6
Repayment of notes and debentures.................................................. (1,075.3) (400.0)
Repurchase of Preferred Stock and dividend payments................................ (619.8) (45.0)
Purchase of treasury stock and warrants............................................ (478.8) (312.2)
Payment of capital lease obligations............................................... (71.3) (55.3)
Net proceeds from issuance of subsidiary stock..................................... 430.7 --
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and warrants............................... 371.5 156.5
Other, net......................................................................... .1 (6.1)
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Net cash flow from financing activities................................................ 1,051.3 255.5
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents............................... (93.1) 20.6
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period............................... 767.3 292.3
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period............................................. $ 674.2 $ 312.9
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Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized............................. $ 330.6 $ 524.8
Cash payments for income taxes..................................................... $ 558.9 $ 640.0
Non cash investing and financing activities:
Property and equipment acquired under capitalized leases........................... $ 136.8 $ 33.5
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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VIACOM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Viacom Inc. ("Viacom" or the "Company") is a diversified entertainment company
with operations in six segments: (i) Networks, (ii) Entertainment, (iii) Video,
(iv) Parks, (v) Publishing and (vi) Online. See Note 7 regarding the
presentation of discontinued operations.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company have
been prepared pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the more detailed
financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's most recent
annual report on Form 10-K.
In the opinion of management, the accompanying financial statements reflect all
adjustments, consisting of only normal and recurring adjustments, necessary for
a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations and cash
flows of the Company for the periods presented. Certain previously reported
amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current presentation.
Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities,
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Net Earnings (Loss) per Common Share - Basic earnings per share ("EPS") is
computed by dividing the net earnings applicable to common shares by the
weighted average of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS
adjusts the basic weighted average of common shares outstanding by the assumed
conversion of convertible securities and exercise of stock options only in the
periods in which such effect would have been dilutive. Prior period amounts
have been adjusted to reflect the effect of the 2-for-1 stock split (see Note
4). The table below presents a reconciliation of weighted average shares used
in the calculation of basic and diluted EPS:
Three months ended Nine months ended
September 30, September 30,
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1999 1998 1999 1998
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Weighted average shares for basic EPS.................. 696.7 714.7 694.5 712.8
Incremental shares for stock options & warrants....... 12.8 10.8 14.1 --
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Weighted average shares for diluted EPS................ 709.5 725.5 708.6 712.8
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Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Total comprehensive income (loss) for the Company
includes net income and other comprehensive income items including unrealized
gain (loss) on securities, cumulative translation adjustments and minimum
pension liability adjustments. Total comprehensive income (loss) for the three
months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 was $106.7 million and $159.0 million,
respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998 was
$235.5 million and $(118.8) million, respectively.
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VIACOM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Subsidiary Stock Transactions - Gains or losses arising from issuances by a
subsidiary of its own stock in a public offering are recorded within
shareholders' equity.
2) PENDING TRANSACTION
On September 7, 1999, the Company and CBS Corporation ("CBS") announced that the
companies had signed a definitive agreement to merge. Viacom and CBS have agreed
that CBS will merge with the Company upon the terms and conditions set forth in
the merger agreement and Viacom would be the surviving corporation. At the time
of the merger, the Company will issue 1.085 shares of its Class B common stock
for each share of CBS common stock and 1.085 shares of its Series C Preferred
Stock for each share of CBS Series B Preferred Stock. The merger is subject to
approval of shareholders of CBS and regulatory approval. The Company expects the
merger to be completed in the first half of the year 2000.
3) BLOCKBUSTER INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING
On August 10, 1999, Blockbuster Inc. completed the initial public offering
("IPO") of 31 million shares of its Class A common stock at $15 per share and
began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on August 11, 1999. The Company
owns 100% of the outstanding shares of Blockbuster Inc. Class B common stock,
which represented approximately 82.3% of Blockbuster's equity value after the
initial public offering. Proceeds of the offering aggregated $442.9 million,
net of underwriting discounts and commissions and before payment of offering
expenses and were used by Blockbuster to repay outstanding indebtedness under
its credit agreement. The Company recorded a reduction to equity of
approximately $662 million as a result of the issuance of subsidiary stock.
Viacom has announced that, subject to Viacom board approval, which will be based
on an assessment of market conditions, and the receipt of a supplemental tax
ruling from the Internal Revenue Service reflecting the proposed merger between
Viacom and CBS, it intends to split-off Blockbuster by offering to exchange all
of its shares of Blockbuster Inc. for shares of Viacom's common stock. Viacom
has no obligation to effect the split-off either before or after the merger.
Viacom cannot give any assurance as to whether or not or when the split-off will
occur or as to the terms of the split-off if it does occur, or whether or not
the split-off, if it does occur, will be tax-free.
4) STOCK TRANSACTIONS AND ACQUISITIONS
On July 7, 1999, the Viacom Five-Year Warrants expired. The Company received
proceeds of approximately $317 million and issued approximately 9.0 million
shares of its Class B Common Stock in connection with the exercise of 4.5
million warrants issued as part of the 1994 acquisition of Paramount
Communications.
The Board of Directors of the Company declared a 2-for-1 common stock split in
the form of a dividend. The additional shares were issued on March 31, 1999 to
shareholders of record on March 15, 1999. All common share and per share
amounts have been adjusted to reflect the stock split for all periods presented.
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VIACOM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
On June 21, 1999, the Company completed its tender offer for all outstanding
shares of Spelling Entertainment Group Inc. ("Spelling") common stock that it
did not already own for $9.75 per share in cash. The tendered shares, along
with the shares already owned by the Company, represented approximately 97% of
all of the issued and outstanding shares of Spelling. The tender offer was made
under the terms of a merger agreement between the Company and Spelling. On June
23, 1999, the Company acquired the remaining outstanding shares of Spelling,
approximately 3%, through a merger of Spelling and a wholly owned subsidiary of
the Company. As a result of the merger, each share of Spelling common stock was
also converted into the right to receive $9.75 in cash. The consideration for
tendered shares was approximately $176 million.
5) RESTRUCTURING CHARGE
During the third quarter of 1999, the Company recorded a charge of approximately
$81.1 million, of which $70.3 million was recorded as a restructuring charge and
$10.8 million was recorded as part of depreciation expense. The restructuring
charge of $70.3 million was primarily associated with the consolidation of the
operations of Spelling into Paramount Television, resulting in the elimination
of duplicative sales forces and certain other back office functions. Included in
this total are severance and employee related costs of $48.1 million, lease
termination and other occupancy costs of $17.7 million and other exit costs of
$4.5 million. Severance and other employee related costs represent the costs to
terminate approximately 250 employees engaged in legal, sales, marketing,
finance, information systems, technical support and human resources for
Spelling. Lease termination and other occupancy costs principally represent the
expenses associated with vacating existing lease obligations in New York and Los
Angeles. The depreciation expense of approximately $10.8 million was associated
with the fixed asset write-offs for software, leasehold improvements and
equipment located at these premises. As of September 30, 1999, the Company had
paid and charged approximately $4.9 million against the severance liability and
$1.6 million against the other exit costs. The Company expects to complete the
exit activities by the end of the year 2000.
6) RECEIVABLES
As of September 30, 1999, the Company had an aggregate of $355.5 million
outstanding under revolving receivable securitization programs. Proceeds from
the sale of these receivables were used to reduce outstanding borrowings. The
resulting loss on the sale of receivables was not material to the Company's
financial position or results of operations.
7) DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
In accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion 30, "Reporting the
Results of Operations-Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a
Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events and
Transactions", the Company has presented its educational, professional and
reference publishing businesses ("Non-Consumer Publishing") and its music retail
stores ("Music") as discontinued operations, as these businesses were sold on
November 27, 1998 and October 26, 1998, respectively.
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VIACOM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
During the third quarter of 1998, Spelling completed the sale of the development
operations of Virgin Interactive Entertainment Limited ("Virgin") to Electronic
Arts Inc. for $122.5 million in cash. In addition, on November 10, 1998,
Spelling completed the sale of all non-U.S. operations of Virgin to an investor
group. Included in the loss on dispositions for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 1998 are additional reserves which provided for Virgin's operating
losses through its disposition and a tax benefit related to the sale of Virgin.
Summarized financial results of discontinued operations are as follows:
Non-Consumer
Publishing Music Total
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For the three months ended September 30, 1998/(1)/:
Revenues................................................... $ 730.4 $ 37.6 $ 768.0
Earnings (loss) from operations before income taxes........ 160.5 (4.5) 156.0
(Provision) benefit for income taxes....................... (89.9) 1.7 (88.2)
Net earnings (loss)........................................ 70.7 (2.8) 67.9
For the nine months ended September 30, 1998/(2)/:
Revenues................................................... $1,421.0 $293.5 $1,714.5
Earnings (loss) from operations before income taxes........ 47.4 (20.9) 26.5
(Provision) benefit for income taxes....................... (26.6) 8.0 (18.6)
Net earnings (loss)........................................ 20.9 (12.9) 8.0
Three months ended Nine months ended
September 30, 1998 September 30, 1998
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Loss on Dispositions, net of tax:
Loss on sale of Music...................................... $ (138.5) $ (138.5)
Additional reserves for Virgin's operating losses.......... (20.3) (20.3)
Tax benefit for the sale of Virgin......................... 134.0 134.0
Reversal of excess cable split-off reserves................ 8.9 9.2
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Total loss on dispositions, net of tax..................... $ (15.9) $ (15.6)
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/(1)/Results of operations reflect the music business for the period July 1
through August 10.
/(2)/Results of operations reflect the music business for the period January 1
through August 10.
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VIACOM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
8) INVENTORY
September 30, 1999 December 31, 1998
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Merchandise inventory, including sell-through
videocassettes........................................... $ 300.1 $ 381.9
Videocassette rental inventory............................. 496.3 404.1
Publishing:
Finished goods........................................... 66.5 59.7
Work in process.......................................... 5.6 6.9
Raw materials............................................ 3.6 2.5
Other...................................................... 21.8 17.7
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893.9 872.8
Less current portion..................................... 397.6 468.7
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496.3 404.1
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Theatrical and television inventory:
Theatrical and television productions:
Released................................................. 1,939.1 1,800.4
Completed, not released.................................. 9.5 35.9
In process and other..................................... 424.9 321.0
Program rights........................................... 1,442.3 1,246.2
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3,815.8 3,403.5
Less current portion..................................... 1,400.5 1,336.8
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2,415.3 2,066.7
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Total Current Inventory.................................... $ 1,798.1 $ 1,805.5
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Total Non-Current Inventory................................ $ 2,911.6 $ 2,470.8
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VIACOM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
9) LONG-TERM DEBT
The following table sets forth the Company's long-term debt, net of current
portion:
September 30, 1999 December 31, 1998
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Notes payable to banks......................................... $ 3,364.2 $ 868.5
5.875% Senior Notes due 2000, net of unamortized discount
of $.1 (1999) and $.2 (1998)................................. 149.9 149.8
7.5% Senior Notes due 2002, net of unamortized discount
of $1.0 (1999) and $1.3 (1998)............................... 249.0 248.7
6.75% Senior Notes due 2003, net of unamortized discount
of $.2 (1999 and 1998)....................................... 349.8 349.8
7.75% Senior Notes due 2005, net of unamortized discount
of $5.3 (1999) and $5.9 (1998)............................... 965.7 965.0
7.625% Senior Debentures due 2016, net of unamortized
discount of $1.1 (1999) and $1.2 (1998)...................... 198.9 198.7
8.25% Senior Debentures due 2022, net of unamortized
discount of $2.5 (1999) and $2.6 (1998)...................... 247.5 247.4
7.5% Senior Debentures due 2023, net of unamortized
discount of $.4 (1999) and $.5 (1998)........................ 149.6 149.5
10.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2001...................... 35.3 36.3
8.0% Merger Debentures due 2006, net of unamortized
discount of $44.1 (1998)..................................... -- 475.2
Other Notes.................................................... -- .3
Obligations under capital leases............................... 563.1 501.4
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6,273.0 4,190.6
Less current portion........................................... 131.2 377.2
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$ 6,141.8 $ 3,813.4
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At September 30, 1999, the Company's scheduled maturities of indebtedness
through December 31, 2003, assuming full utilization of the March 1997 Credit
Agreements, as amended, and the Blockbuster Credit Agreement are $22.0 million
(1999), $1.2 billion (2000), $1.8 billion (2001), $2.2 billion (2002) and $625.0
million (2003). The Company's maturities of long-term debt outstanding at
September 30, 1999, excluding capital leases, are $22.0 million (1999), $439.5
million (2000), $304.6 million (2001), $2.1 billion (2002) and $625.0 million
(2003). The Company has classified certain short-term indebtedness as long-term
debt based upon its intent and ability to refinance such indebtedness on a long-
term basis.
On September 27, 1999, the Company amended covenants of the March 1997 Credit
Agreements, to allow for a potential split-off of Blockbuster Inc.
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VIACOM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
On July 7, 1999, the Company redeemed the remaining 8% Merger Debentures
outstanding and recognized an extraordinary loss of $37.4 million, net of tax,
on the early redemption.
On May 21, 1999, the Company amended the March 1997 Credit Agreements to, among
other things, provide for the Blockbuster Credit Agreement.
On May 6, 1999, the 364-day film financing credit agreement, guaranteed by
Viacom International Inc. and the Company, was paid in full and on May 7, 1999,
this credit agreement terminated.
The Company used proceeds received from Blockbuster as described below to
permanently reduce its commitments under the March 1997 Credit Agreements by
$1.139 billion.
The March 1997 Viacom Credit Agreements, as amended, are comprised of (i) a $3.7
billion senior unsecured reducing revolver maturing July 1, 2002, (ii) a $600
million term loan maturing April 1, 2002 and (iii) a $100 million term loan
maturing July 1, 2002. Of these amounts, $2.1 billion and $846.2 million were
outstanding as of September 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998, respectively.
The interest rate on all loans made under the March 1997 Credit Agreements is
based on a spread over Citibank, N.A.'s base rate or the London Interbank
Offered Rate ("LIBOR"). The spread over such rate is based on the Company's
credit rating. At September 30, 1999, the LIBOR (upon which the Company's
borrowing rate was based) for borrowing periods of one month and two months were
5.4% and 5.47%, respectively. At December 31, 1998, LIBOR for borrowing periods
of one month and two months were each 5.09%.
Blockbuster Debt
On June 21, 1999, Blockbuster Inc. entered into a $1.9 billion unsecured credit
agreement (the "Blockbuster Credit Agreement") with a syndicate of banks. The
Blockbuster Credit Agreement is comprised of a $700 million revolver due July 1,
2004, a $600 million term loan due in quarterly installments beginning April 1,
2002 and ending July 1, 2004, and a $600 million revolver due June 19, 2000,
which was subsequently reduced with proceeds from the IPO as described below.
Interest rates are based on the prime rate or LIBOR at Blockbuster's option at
the time of borrowing. A varying commitment fee is charged on the unused amount
of the revolver.
The Blockbuster Credit Agreement contains covenants, which, among other things,
relate to the payment of dividends, repurchase of Blockbuster's common stock or
other distributions and also require compliance with financial covenants with
respect to a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum fixed charge ratio.
On June 23, 1999, Blockbuster Inc. borrowed $1.6 billion, comprised of $400
million borrowed under the long-term revolver, $600 million borrowed under the
term loan, and $600 million under the short-term revolver. The weighted average
interest rate at September 30, 1999 for these borrowings is 7.2%. The proceeds
of the borrowings were used to pay amounts owed to the
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Company. Blockbuster has repaid $442.9 million of the short-term revolver
through proceeds from the IPO. These proceeds permanently reduced Blockbuster's
commitments under the Blockbuster Credit Agreement from $1.9 billion to
approximately $1.46 billion.
10) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The commitments of the Company for program license fees, which are not reflected
in the balance sheet at September 30, 1999 and are estimated to aggregate $1.2
billion, principally reflect Showtime Networks Inc.'s ("SNI's") commitments of
$856.6 million for the acquisition of programming rights and the production of
original programming, and exclude intersegment commitments between the Networks
and Entertainment segments of $894.7 million. The estimate is based upon a
number of factors. A majority of such fees are payable over several years, as
part of normal programming expenditures of SNI. These commitments to acquire
programming rights are contingent upon delivery of motion pictures which are not
yet available for premium television exhibition and, in many cases, have not yet
been produced.
11) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
The provision for income taxes represents federal, state and foreign income
taxes on earnings before income taxes. The estimated effective tax rates of
51.6% for 1999 and 59.7% for 1998 were both adversely affected by amortization
of intangibles in excess of the amounts deductible for tax purposes. Excluding
the non-deductible amortization of intangibles, the estimated effective tax
rates would have been 35.9% for 1999 and 38.1% for 1998.
Due to the unusual nature of the 1998 second quarter charge associated with the
change in accounting for rental tape amortization, the full income tax effect is
reflected in the second quarter 1998 tax provision, and is excluded from the
estimated annual effective rate.
12) OPERATING SEGMENTS
The following table sets forth the Company's financial performance by operating
segment. Prior period results have been reclassified to conform to the new
presentation. Intersegment revenues, recorded at fair market value, of the
Entertainment segment were $69.1 million and $177.5 million for the three and
nine months ended September 30, 1999 and $54.0 million and $110.0 million for
the three and nine months ended September 30, 1998, respectively. All other
intersegment revenues were immaterial for each of the periods presented.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Three months ended Nine months ended
September 30, September 30,
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1999 1998 1999 1998
-------- -------- -------- --------
Revenues:
Networks................................... $ 752.6 $ 656.7 $2,120.8 $1,798.7
Entertainment.............................. 1,170.7 1,315.6 3,288.2 3,477.6
Video...................................... 1,112.8 985.5 3,267.5 2,806.7
Parks...................................... 207.0 227.5 365.9 391.5
Publishing................................. 162.2 156.7 430.7 387.6
Online..................................... 6.6 3.3 16.5 8.0
Intercompany eliminations.................. (79.9) (56.5) (203.2) (116.4)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total revenues.......................... $3,332.0 $3,288.8 $9,286.4 $8,753.7
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EBITDA:
Networks................................... $ 285.1 $ 234.2 $ 705.9 $ 559.6
Entertainment.............................. 95.7 214.7 424.3 542.0
Video...................................... 129.9 104.3 379.5 (87.7)
Parks...................................... 67.5 72.8 93.4 98.2
Publishing................................. 22.0 21.4 44.6 35.4
Online..................................... (15.5) .4 (22.5) .7
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total segment EBITDA.................... 584.7 647.8 1,625.2 1,148.2
Reconciliation to operating income:
Corporate/Eliminations..................... (44.8) (48.0) (128.4) (121.7)
Depreciation and amortization.............. (218.7) (192.5) (615.8) (571.2)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total operating income.................. $ 321.2 $ 407.3 $ 881.0 $ 455.3
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
13) CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Viacom International Inc. ("Viacom International") is a wholly owned subsidiary
of the Company. The Company has fully and unconditionally guaranteed Viacom
International debt securities. The Company has determined that separate
financial statements and other disclosures concerning Viacom International are
not material to investors. The following condensed consolidating financial
statements present the results of operations, financial position and cash flows
of the Company, Viacom International (in each case, carrying investments in Non-
Guarantor Affiliates under the equity method), the direct and indirect Non-
Guarantor Affiliates of the Company, and the eliminations necessary to arrive at
the information for the Company on a consolidated basis. Certain prior-year
equity eliminations have been reclassified to conform with the current period
presentation.
Three Months Ended September 30, 1999
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Revenues....................................... $ 7.8 $ 538.1 $ 2,890.0 $ (103.9) $ 3,332.0
Expenses:
Operating..................................... 7.5 175.7 2,033.9 (97.8) 2,119.3
Selling, general and administrative........... .3 170.8 431.4 -- 602.5
Restructuring charge.......................... -- -- 70.3 -- 70.3
Depreciation and amortization................. .9 24.0 193.8 -- 218.7
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total expenses.......................... 8.7 370.5 2,729.4 (97.8) 3,010.8
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Operating income (loss)........................ (.9) 167.6 160.6 (6.1) 321.2
Other income (expense):
Interest expense............................ (91.0) (149.9) (39.5) 162.1 (118.3)
Interest income............................. .2 162.8 6.9 (162.1) 7.8
Other items, net............................ (5.1) (4.1) 6.8 -- (2.4)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
before income taxes........................... (96.8) 176.4 134.8 (6.1) 208.3
Benefit (provision) for income taxes.......... 39.7 (72.4) (60.5) -- (93.2)
Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated
companies, net of tax..................... 168.0 63.3 (9.0) (226.1) (3.8)
Minority interest............................. -- .7 (1.1) -- (.4)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net earnings before extraordinary loss......... 110.9 168.0 64.2 (232.2) 110.9
Extraordinary loss, net of tax................. (14.2) -- -- -- (14.2)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net earnings................................... $ 96.7 $ 168.0 $ 64.2 $ (232.2) $ 96.7
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
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Revenues.......................................... $ 27.1 $ 1,475.8 $ 8,004.4 $ (220.9) $ 9,286.4
Expenses:
Operating....................................... 26.0 482.6 5,713.1 (214.8) 6,006.9
Selling, general and administrative............. 1.5 529.2 1,181.7 -- 1,712.4
Restructuring charge............................ -- -- 70.3 -- 70.3
Depreciation and amortization................... 2.7 68.0 545.1 -- 615.8
-------- ------------- ---------- ------------ ------------
Total expenses.............................. 30.2 1,079.8 7,510.2 (214.8) 8,405.4
-------- ------------- ---------- ------------ ------------
Operating income (loss)........................... (3.1) 396.0 494.2 (6.1) 881.0
Other income (expense):
Interest expense................................ (277.9) (448.1) (126.6) 525.2 (327.4)
Interest income................................. 9.7 511.2 20.8 (525.2) 16.5
Other items, net................................ (15.6) .9 17.6 -- 2.9
-------- ------------- ---------- ------------ ------------
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
before income taxes............................. (286.9) 460.0 406.0 (6.1) 573.0
Benefit (provision) for income taxes............ 117.6 (188.6) (224.6) -- (295.6)
Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated
companies, net of tax........................ 407.6 135.8 (52.8) (528.7) (38.1)
Minority interest............................... -- .7 (1.4) -- (.7)
-------- ------------- ---------- ------------ ------------
Net earnings before extraordinary loss............ 238.3 407.9 127.2 (534.8) 238.6
Extraordinary loss, net of tax.................. (37.4) (.3) -- -- (37.7)
-------- ------------- ---------- ------------ ------------
Net earnings...................................... 200.9 407.6 127.2 (534.8) 200.9
Cumulative convertible preferred
stock dividend requirement................... (.4) -- -- -- (.4)
Premium on repurchase of preferred stock........ (12.0) -- -- -- (12.0)
-------- ------------- ---------- ------------ ------------
Net earnings attributable to common stock......... $ 188.5 $ 407.6 $ 127.2 $ (534.8) $ 188.5
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended September 30, 1998
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Revenues.......................................... $ 7.6 $ 458.4 $2,825.9 $ (3.1) $3,288.8
Expenses:
Operating....................................... 5.9 121.9 2,020.7 (3.1) 2,145.4
Selling, general and administrative............. .3 172.5 370.8 -- 543.6
Depreciation and amortization................... .3 21.7 170.5 -- 192.5
------- ------- -------- ------- --------
Total expenses.............................. 6.5 316.1 2,562.0 (3.1) 2,881.5
------- ------- -------- ------- --------
Operating income (loss)........................... 1.1 142.3 263.9 -- 407.3
Other income (expense):
Interest expense................................ (138.4) (156.6) (22.3) 157.0 (160.3)
Interest income................................. 5.3 148.9 4.7 (157.0) 1.9
Other items, net................................ (6.0) (1.7) (1.8) -- (9.5)
------- ------- -------- ------- --------
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
before income taxes............................. (138.0) 132.9 244.5 -- 239.4
Benefit (provision) for income taxes............ 56.6 (54.5) (152.7) -- (150.6)
Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated
companies, net of tax....................... 219.8 (1.4) (6.2) (215.1) (2.9)
Minority interest............................... -- (.1) .6 -- .5
------- ------- -------- ------- --------
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations........ 138.4 76.9 86.2 (215.1) 86.4
Discontinued operations:
Earnings from discontinued operations........... -- -- 67.9 -- 67.9
Gain (loss) on dispositions..................... -- 142.9 (158.8) -- (15.9)
------- ------- -------- ------- --------
Net earnings (loss)............................... 138.4 219.8 (4.7) (215.1) 138.4
Cumulative convertible preferred
stock dividend requirement................... (15.0) -- -- -- (15.0)
------- ------- -------- ------- --------
Net earnings (loss) attributable to
common stock................................. $ 123.4 $ 219.8 $ (4.7) $(215.1) $ 123.4
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
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Revenues.......................................... $ 28.2 $ 1,196.3 $ 7,545.1 $ (15.9) $ 8,753.7
Expenses:
Operating....................................... 23.3 385.2 5,866.4 (15.9) 6,259.0
Selling, general and administrative............. 1.7 443.4 1,023.1 -- 1,468.2
Depreciation and amortization................... 1.5 63.4 506.3 -- 571.2
-------- ------------- ---------- ------------ ------------
Total expenses.............................. 26.5 892.0 7,395.8 (15.9) 8,298.4
-------- ------------- ---------- ------------ ------------
Operating income.................................. 1.7 304.3 149.3 -- 455.3
Other income (expense):
Interest expense................................ (414.9) (461.5) (63.5) 458.9 (481.0)
Interest income................................. 17.0 432.8 21.0 (458.9) 11.9
Other items, net................................ (15.1) 6.4 (5.3) -- (14.0)
-------- ------------- ---------- ------------ ------------
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
before income taxes............................. (411.3) 282.0 101.5 -- (27.8)
Benefit (provision) for income taxes............ 168.6 (115.6) (138.4) -- (85.4)
Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliated
companies, net of tax........................ 101.8 (208.9) (31.4) 117.3 (21.2)
Minority interest............................... -- 1.1 -- -- 1.1
-------- ------------- ---------- ------------ ------------
Loss from continuing operations................... (140.9) (41.4) (68.3) 117.3 (133.3)
Discontinued operations:
Earnings from discontinued operations........... -- -- 8.0 -- 8.0
Gain (loss) on dispositions..................... -- 143.2 (158.8) -- (15.6)
-------- ------------- ---------- ------------ ------------
Net earnings (loss)............................... (140.9) 101.8 (219.1) 117.3 (140.9)
Cumulative convertible preferred
stock dividend requirement................... (45.0) -- -- -- (45.0)
-------- ------------- ---------- ------------ ------------
Net earnings (loss) attributable to
common stock................................. $ (185.9) $ 101.8 $ (219.1) $ 117.3 $ (185.9)
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
September 30, 1999
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Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents.................... $ 34.0 $ 479.8 $ 160.4 $ -- $ 674.2
Receivables, net............................. 6.9 366.1 1,398.0 (94.1) 1,676.9
Inventory.................................... 13.4 166.1 1,618.6 -- 1,798.1
Other current assets......................... 1.5 165.0 666.3 -- 832.8
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total current assets...................... 55.8 1,177.0 3,843.3 (94.1) 4,982.0
Property and equipment, at cost................... 14.2 652.0 4,430.5 -- 5,096.7
Less accumulated depreciation................ 4.0 224.5 1,552.5 -- 1,781.0
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net property and equipment................ 10.2 427.5 2,878.0 -- 3,315.7
Inventory......................................... -- 464.6 2,447.0 -- 2,911.6
Intangibles, at amortized cost.................... 107.1 517.5 10,799.5 -- 11,424.1
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries.......... 6,635.4 14,928.1 -- (21,563.5) --
Other assets...................................... (358.8) 168.1 1,960.3 (134.8) 1,634.8
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
$ 6,449.7 $ 17,682.8 $ 21,928.1 $(21,792.4) $ 24,268.2
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable............................. $ -- $ 58.1 $ 476.3 $ (47.0) $ 487.4
Accrued compensation......................... -- 121.9 250.6 -- 372.5
Participants' share, residuals and
royalties payable...................... -- -- 1,079.6 -- 1,079.6
Income tax payable........................... (26.0) 930.8 (156.2) (536.2) 212.4
Current portion of long-term debt............ -- 22.5 108.7 -- 131.2
Accrued expenses and other................... (343.6) 529.8 1,828.6 (112.6) 1,902.2
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total current liabilities................. (369.6) 1,663.1 3,587.6 (695.8) 4,185.3
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Long-term debt.................................... 3,559.5 1,036.3 1,546.0 -- 6,141.8
Other liabilities................................. (11,782.0) 2,101.8 8,540.7 4,162.6 3,023.1
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred Stock.............................. -- 104.1 20.4 (124.5) --
Common Stock................................. 7.5 185.7 525.8 (711.5) 7.5
Additional paid-in capital................... 10,260.0 7,332.1 7,742.0 (15,074.1) 10,260.0
Retained earnings............................ 6,206.0 5,229.4 28.4 (9,349.1) 2,114.7
Accumulated other comprehensive
income (loss)............................. -- 30.3 (62.8) -- (32.5)
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
16,473.5 12,881.6 8,253.8 (25,259.2) 12,349.7
Less treasury stock, at cost..................... 1,431.7 -- -- -- 1,431.7
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total shareholders' equity.................. 15,041.8 12,881.6 8,253.8 (25,259.2) 10,918.0
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
$ 6,449.7 $ 17,682.8 $ 21,928.1 $(21,792.4) $ 24,268.2
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
December 31, 1998
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Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents.................... $ 406.4 $ 189.5 $ 171.4 $ -- $ 767.3
Receivables, net............................. 9.5 319.5 1,458.0 (27.9) 1,759.1
Inventory.................................... 11.5 131.9 1,662.1 -- 1,805.5
Other current assets......................... .9 160.9 570.8 -- 732.6
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total current assets...................... 428.3 801.8 3,862.3 (27.9) 5,064.5
Property and equipment............................ 13.6 602.3 3,921.1 -- 4,537.0
Less accumulated depreciation................ 3.0 188.6 1,265.9 -- 1,457.5
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net property and equipment................ 10.6 413.7 2,655.2 -- 3,079.5
Inventory......................................... -- 400.1 2,070.7 -- 2,470.8
Intangibles, at amortized cost.................... 109.4 530.9 10,917.0 -- 11,557.3
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries.......... 5,796.0 15,701.9 -- (21,497.9) --
Other assets...................................... 83.4 1,541.4 1,795.3 (1,979.1) 1,441.0
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
$ 6,427.7 $ 19,389.8 $ 21,300.5 $(23,504.9) $ 23,613.1
========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable............................. $ -- $ 68.0 $ 474.4 $ (43.2) $ 499.2
Accrued compensation......................... -- 144.4 265.9 -- 410.3
Participants' share, residuals and
royalties payable......................... -- -- 1,227.5 -- 1,227.5
Income tax payable........................... -- 1,257.5 (139.7) (591.3) 526.5
Current portion of long-term debt............ 282.4 13.5 81.3 -- 377.2
Accrued expenses and other................... 612.7 663.6 1,351.5 (35.9) 2,591.9
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total current liabilities................. 895.1 2,147.0 3,260.9 (670.4) 5,632.6
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Long-term debt.................................... 2,214.6 1,050.4 548.4 -- 3,813.4
Other liabilities................................. (12,834.8) 3,458.2 9,008.6 2,485.5 2,117.5
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred Stock.............................. 600.0 104.1 20.4 (124.5) 600.0
Common Stock................................. 7.3 228.7 1,985.3 (2,214.0) 7.3
Additional paid-in capital................... 10,519.6 7,545.4 6,676.9 (14,167.2) 10,574.7
Retained earnings............................ 6,024.1 4,821.9 (98.8) (8,814.3) 1,932.9
Accumulated other comprehensive
income (loss)............................. -- 34.1 (101.2) -- (67.1)
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
17,151.0 12,734.2 8,482.6 (25,320.0) 13,047.8
Less treasury stock, at cost................... 998.2 -- -- -- 998.2
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total shareholders' equity................ 16,152.8 12,734.2 8,482.6 (25,320.0) 12,049.6
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
$ 6,427.7 $ 19,389.8 $ 21,300.5 $(23,504.9) $ 23,613.1
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
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Net cash flow from operating activities.............. $ 384.3 $ (361.0) $ (311.6) $ -- $ (288.3)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures............................ -- (71.8) (431.8) -- (503.6)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired.............. (180.2) -- (129.3) -- (309.5)
Investments in and advances to
affiliated companies......................... -- (19.9) (86.9) -- (106.8)
Purchases of short-term investments............. -- (280.2) -- -- (280.2)
Proceeds from sales of short-term investments... -- 342.1 -- -- 342.1
Other, net...................................... -- -- 1.9 -- 1.9
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net cash flow from investing activities.............. (180.2) (29.8) (646.1) -- (856.1)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Financing Activities:
Borrowings from banks, net...................... 1,297.0 -- 1,197.2 -- 2,494.2
Repayment of notes and debentures............... (1,073.8) (1.5) -- -- (1,075.3)
Repurchase of Preferred Stock and dividend
payments..................................... (619.8) -- -- -- (619.8)
Purchase of treasury stock and warrants......... (478.8) -- -- -- (478.8)
Payment of capital lease obligations............ -- (22.6) (48.7) -- (71.3)
Increase (decrease) in intercompany
payables..................................... (72.7) 705.2 (632.5) -- --
Net proceeds from issuance of subsidiary
stock........................................ -- -- 430.7 -- 430.7
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
and warrants................................. 371.5 -- -- -- 371.5
Other, net...................................... .1 -- -- -- .1
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net cash flow from financing activities.............. (576.5) 681.1 946.7 -- 1,051.3
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents............................. (372.4) 290.3 (11.0) -- (93.1)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
of period.................................... 406.4 189.5 171.4 -- 767.3
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period........... $ 34.0 $ 479.8 $ 160.4 $ -- $ 674.2
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Net cash flow from operating activities $ (101.8) $ (805.1) $1,127.9 $ -- $ 221.0
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures.............................. -- (84.7) (332.5) -- (417.2)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired................ (12.0) -- (91.9) -- (103.9)
Investments in and advances to
affiliated companies......................... -- (1.0) (65.5) -- (66.5)
Purchases of short-term investments............... -- (68.8) -- -- (68.8)
Proceeds from sales of short-term investments..... -- 74.5 -- -- 74.5
Proceeds from dispositions........................ -- 19.2 122.5 -- 141.7
Other, net........................................ -- (9.7) (6.0) -- (15.7)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net cash flow from investing activities................ (12.0) (70.5) (373.4) -- (455.9)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Financing Activities:
Borrowings from banks, net........................ 1,172.1 (109.0) (145.5) -- 917.6
Repayment of notes and debentures................. (150.0) (250.0) -- -- (400.0)
Preferred Stock dividend payments................. (45.0) -- -- -- (45.0)
Purchase of treasury stock & warrants............. (312.2) -- -- -- (312.2)
Payment of capital lease obligations.............. -- (20.6) (34.7) -- (55.3)
Increase (decrease) in intercompany
payables....................................... (698.8) 1,322.3 (623.5) -- --
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
and warrants................................... 156.5 -- -- -- 156.5
Other, net........................................ -- -- (6.1) -- (6.1)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net cash flow from financing activities................ 122.6 942.7 (809.8) -- 255.5
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net increase (decrease) in cash
and cash equivalents........................... 8.8 67.1 (55.3) -- 20.6
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
of period...................................... .1 91.5 200.7 -- 292.3
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Cash equivalents at end of period................. $ 8.9 $ 158.6 $ 145.4 $ -- $ 312.9
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and
Financial Condition.
Management's discussion and analysis of the combined results of operations and
financial condition should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated
Financial Statements and related Notes.
The following tables set forth revenues and operating income by business
segment, for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998.
Results for the periods presented exclude contributions from the Company's
educational, professional and reference publishing businesses ("Non-Consumer
Publishing") and music retail stores ("Music") which were sold on November 27,
1998 and October 26, 1998, respectively. (See Note 7 of Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements).
Three months ended Percent Nine months ended Percent
September 30, B/(W) September 30, B/(W)
---------------------- -------- ---------------------- --------
1999 1998 1999 1998
---- ---- ---- ----
(In millions) (In millions)
Revenues:
Networks................................ $ 752.6 $ 656.7 15% $ 2,120.8 $ 1,798.7 18%
Entertainment........................... 1,170.7 1,315.6 (11) 3,288.2 3,477.6 (5)
Video................................... 1,112.8 985.5 13 3,267.5 2,806.7 16
Parks................................... 207.0 227.5 (9) 365.9 391.5 (7)
Publishing.............................. 162.2 156.7 4 430.7 387.6 11
Online.................................. 6.6 3.3 100 16.5 8.0 106
Intercompany eliminations............... (79.9) (56.5) (41) (203.2) (116.4) (75)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total.............................. $ 3,332.0 $ 3,288.8 1 $ 9,286.4 $ 8,753.7 6
========= ========= ========= =========
Operating income (loss): /(a)/
Networks................................ $ 255.0 $ 206.6 23% $ 617.8 $ 480.8 28%
Entertainment........................... 31.0 167.1 (81) 258.8 401.6 (36)
Video................................... 29.9 9.9 202 87.7 (371.1) NM
Parks................................... 54.3 60.0 (10) 53.7 59.5 (10)
Publishing.............................. 16.8 17.1 (2) 30.5 22.5 36
Online.................................. (16.2) .4 NM (23.2) .7 NM
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Segment Total...................... 370.8 461.1 (20) 1,025.3 594.0 73
Corporate/Eliminations.................. (49.6) (53.8) 8 (144.3) (138.7) (4)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total.............................. $ 321.2 $ 407.3 (21) $ 881.0 $ 455.3 93
========= ========= ========= =========
NM - Not meaningful
(a) Operating income (loss) is defined as net earnings (loss) before
extraordinary loss (net of tax), discontinued operations (net of tax),
minority interest, equity in loss of affiliated companies (net of tax),
provision for income taxes, other items (net), interest expense and interest
income.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
EBITDA
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The following table sets forth EBITDA (defined as operating income (loss) before
depreciation and amortization) for the three months and nine months ended
September 30, 1999 and 1998. EBITDA does not reflect the effect of significant
amounts of amortization of goodwill related to business combinations accounted
for under the purchase method.
While many in the financial community consider EBITDA to be an important measure
of comparative operating performance, it should be considered in addition to,
but not as a substitute for or superior to, operating income, net earnings, cash
flow and other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles.
Three months ended Percent Nine months ended Percent
September 30, B/(W) September 30, B/(W)
------------------- ------- -------------------- -------
1999 1998 1999 1998
---- ---- ---- ----
(In millions) (In millions)
EBITDA:
Networks........................ $ 285.1 $ 234.2 22% $ 705.9 $ 559.6 26%
Entertainment................... 95.7 214.7 (55) 424.3 542.0 (22)
Video........................... 129.9 104.3 25 379.5 (87.7) NM
Parks........................... 67.5 72.8 (7) 93.4 98.2 (5)
Publishing...................... 22.0 21.4 3 44.6 35.4 26
Online.......................... (15.5) .4 NM (22.5) .7 NM
-------- -------- -------- --------
Segment Total.............. 584.7 647.8 (10) 1,625.2 1,148.2 42
Corporate/Eliminations.......... (44.8) (48.0) 7 (128.4) (121.7) (6)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total...................... $ 539.9 $ 599.8 (10) $1,496.8 $1,026.5 46
======== ======== ======== ========
NM - Not meaningful
Results of Operations
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Revenues increased 1% to $3.33 billion and 6% to $9.29 billion for the three and
nine months ended September 30, 1999, respectively, from $3.29 billion and $8.75
billion for the same prior-year periods. Revenue increases were paced by gains
in the Networks, Video and Publishing segments. Networks recorded higher
advertising revenues and affiliate fees for the periods presented. Video's
revenue gains were led by worldwide same-store sales increases of 5.7% and 10.3%
for the third quarter and for the nine months then ended and the increased
number of Company-owned stores in operation in 1999.
Total expenses increased 4% to $3.0 billion for the third quarter of 1999 from
$2.9 billion for the third quarter of 1998 and include the Spelling charge of
approximately $81.1 million recorded during the third quarter of 1999. Total
expenses increased 1% to $8.4 billion for the nine months ended September 30,
1999 from $8.3 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 1998. The nine
month increase principally reflects the Spelling charge of $81.1 million and
normal increases associated with revenue growth. Results for 1998 include a
charge taken in the second quarter by Blockbuster of $424.3 million associated
with an adjustment to the carrying value of rental tapes due to a new method of
accounting.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
EBITDA and operating income decreased 10% to $539.9 million and 21% to $321.2
million, respectively, for the third quarter, and increased 46% to $1.5 billion
and 93% to $881.0 million, for the nine months ended September 30, 1999.
Excluding the impact of the Spelling charge recorded in the third quarter of
1999 and the second quarter 1998 Blockbuster charge from the results presented
above, EBITDA increased 2% and 8% for the three and nine months ended September
30, 1999, respectively, from the prior-year periods, and operating income
decreased 1% for the third quarter and increased 9% for the nine months.
Segment Results of Operations
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Networks (Basic Cable and Premium Subscription Television Program Services)
Three months ended Percent Nine months ended Percent
September 30, B/(W) September 30, B/(W)
-------------------------------- -------- ----------------------------- ---------
1999 1998 1999 1998
------------ ------------- ------------- ------------
(In millions) (In millions)
Revenues $ 752.6 $ 656.7 15% $ 2,120.8 $ 1,798.7 18%
Operating Income $ 255.0 $ 206.6 23 $ 617.8 $ 480.8 28
EBITDA $ 285.1 $ 234.2 22 $ 705.9 $ 559.6 26
The Networks segment is comprised of MTV Networks ("MTVN"), basic cable
television program services, and Showtime Networks Inc. ("SNI"), premium
subscription television program services.
For the third quarter of 1999, MTVN revenues of $553.9 million, EBITDA of $251.0
million and operating income of $226.3 million increased 17%, 22% and 23%,
respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 1999, MTVN revenues of
$1.5 billion, EBITDA of $610.9 million and operating income of $540.2 million
increased 23%, 25% and 27%, respectively, over the same nine months last year.
The increase in MTVN's revenues principally reflects higher worldwide
advertising revenues of 21% and 23% and higher affiliate fees of 9% and 12%, for
the third quarter and nine months respectively, as well as the year to date
success of MTVN's licensing programs, including RUGRATS and BLUES CLUES. Higher
advertising revenues for the third quarter and nine months were primarily driven
by rate increases at VH1 and MTV. For the nine months, higher advertising
revenues were also driven by higher unit volume at MTV. MTVN's EBITDA and
operating income gains were driven by the increased revenues.
SNI's revenues, EBITDA and operating income increased 9%, 9% and 12% for the
third quarter, respectively, and 7%, 15% and 19% for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999, respectively, over the same prior-year periods. The revenue
increases were principally due to an increase of approximately 3.5 million
subscriptions, up 19% over the prior year to 22.3 million subscriptions at
September 30, 1999. Operating results reflect revenue increases attributable to
the continued growth of direct broadcast satellite subscriptions, higher
programming expenses and higher marketing costs in the second and third quarters
of 1999 to support subscription growth, award winning original films and
branding initiatives.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Entertainment (Motion Pictures, Television Programming, Television Stations,
International Channels, Movie Theaters and Music Publishing)
Three months ended Percent Nine months ended Percent
September 30, B/(W) September 30, B/(W)
----------------------------- -------- ----------------------------- --------
1999 1998 1999 1998
------------- ------------- -------------- -------------
(In millions) (In millions)
Revenues $ 1,170.7 $ 1,315.6 (11)% $ 3,288.2 $ 3,477.6 (5)%
Operating Income $ 31.0 $ 167.1 (81) $ 258.8 $ 401.6 (36)
EBITDA $ 95.7 $ 214.7 (55) $ 424.3 $ 542.0 (22)
The Entertainment segment is comprised of Paramount Pictures and Paramount
Television (the "Paramount Studio"), the Paramount Stations Group, Paramount
movie theaters, music publishing and international channels.
Entertainment revenues decreased 11% for the third quarter and 5% for the nine
months ended September 30, 1999, due principally to lower Paramount Studio
revenues. Paramount Studio revenues decreased 13% to $863.4 million for the
third quarter and decreased 9% to $2.3 billion for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999. Including revenues from Spelling's operations which were
integrated into Paramount Television in the third quarter of 1999, Paramount
Studio revenues decreased 16% and 8% to $964.4 million and $2.7 billion for the
quarter and nine months ended September 30, 1999, respectively. The quarter
benefited from higher domestic theatrical revenues from THE GENERAL'S DAUGHTER
and RUNAWAY BRIDE and higher foreign home video revenues led by SAVING PRIVATE
RYAN and THE RUGRATS MOVIE, however, the domestic home video revenues did not
match the same prior-year period's home video release of TITANIC. For the nine
months ended September 30, 1999, Paramount Studio revenues reflect the strong
domestic theatrical contributions from VARSITY BLUES, PAYBACK, THE GENERAL'S
DAUGHTER, SOUTH PARK and RUNAWAY BRIDE but did not match the same prior-year
period's box office success of TITANIC, along with DEEP IMPACT and THE TRUMAN
SHOW. Television revenues for the quarter and nine months were higher primarily
due to higher syndication revenues from JUDGE JUDY, the first time availability
of JAG and STAR TREK: VOYAGER and from an additional season of SISTER, SISTER
partially offset by lower library syndication revenues. Revenues in 1998 reflect
the recognition of the licensing of Spelling's classic video library to Artisan
Entertainment and the sale of television library product to Pax TV. Revenues for
television for the nine months also benefited from the recognition of a cable
retransmission royalty settlement. The lower domestic theatrical and home video
revenues for the nine months were partially offset by higher foreign theatrical
and home video revenues led by contributions from STAR TREK: INSURRECTION, THE
RUGRATS MOVIE, SAVING PRIVATE RYAN and THE TRUMAN SHOW. The quarter and nine
months also benefited from increased theaters revenues generated by new
multiplex theaters opened since the end of the same prior-year period.
Entertainment's EBITDA and operating income for the third quarter and nine
months ended September 30, 1999 did not match the prior-year periods which
included contributions from the successful theatrical and home video release of
TITANIC. Entertainment's results also include the charge of $81.1 million
incurred in the third quarter, primarily associated with the consolidation of
Spelling's operations into Paramount Television, resulting in the elimination of
duplicative sales forces and certain other back office functions. Excluding the
impact of the Spelling charge, Entertainment's EBITDA and operating income were
$166.0 million and $112.1 million, respectively, for the third quarter and
$494.6 million and $339.9 million, respectively, for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999. Paramount Studio's EBITDA and operating income decreased 23%
and 28% to $114.6 million and $89.6 million, respectively, for the third quarter
and decreased 8% and 11% to $354.6 million and $279.7 million, respectively, for
the nine months ended September 30, 1999, principally due to the revenue items
noted above. Paramount Studio's EBITDA and operating income, including
Spelling's operating results, decreased 32% and 39% to $119.0 million and $88.1
million, respectively, for the third quarter and decreased 9% and 12% to $391.5
million and $300.5 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September
30, 1999. The nine month results reflect the recognition of a license of pay
television rights for library
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
products and the renewal of a film processing agreement. Profits from television
were lower for the quarter and nine months, mainly due to product mix, despite
contributions from the first time availability of JAG and STAR TREK: VOYAGER, an
additional domestic syndication season of SISTER, SISTER, and the recognition of
a cable retransmission royalty settlement for the nine months. Theaters' EBITDA
and operating income were higher for the quarter with the revenue contributions
from new theaters but EBITDA and operating income were lower for the nine months
due to the one-time costs associated with opening additional multiplexes.
Paramount Stations Group's revenues, EBITDA, and operating income increased 4%
to $98.6 million, 2% to $32.2 million and 1% to $19.4 million, respectively, for
the quarter and decreased 1%, to $304.0 million, 2% to $96.7 million and 6% to
$58.8 million, respectively, for the nine months.
Video (Home Video and Game Rental and Retail)
Three months ended Percent Nine months ended Percent
September 30, B/(W) September 30, B/(W)
---------------------------- -------- -------------------------------- --------
1999 1998 1999 1998
------------- ------------- -------------- --------------
(In millions) (In millions)
Revenues $ 1,112.8 $ 985.5 13% $ 3,267.5 $ 2,806.7 16%
Operating Income $ 29.9 $ 9.9 202 $ 87.7 $ (371.1) NM
EBITDA $ 129.9 $ 104.3 25 $ 379.5 $ (87.7) NM
NM - Not meaningful
The Video segment is comprised of Blockbuster Video, operating in the home video
and video game rental and retailing business.
The revenue increases for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 1999
were driven by strong consumer traffic and the increased number of Company-owned
video stores. For the third quarter, worldwide same store sales, including
rental and retail product, increased 5.7%. For the nine months ended September
30, 1999, worldwide same store sales increased 10.3%. The increase in same
store revenues for both periods is principally due to increases in the number of
domestic rental transactions of approximately 7% on a same store basis, for both
the three and nine months ended September 30, 1999 as compared to the
corresponding periods of the prior year. Blockbuster Video ended the third
quarter with 6,860 stores, a net increase of 627 stores over the third quarter
of 1998.
Video's EBITDA increased 25% in the third quarter, reflecting the continuing
success of revenue growth programs implemented in the first quarter of 1999
which emphasize tape copy depth, promote customer loyalty and reward customer
frequency. Video's gross margin percentage increased slightly to 61.2% for the
third quarter 1999 from 60.0% for the third quarter 1998. For the nine months
ended September 30, 1999, Video's gross margin percentage decreased slightly to
61.1% from 61.3% for the
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
comparable prior-year period, excluding the $424.3 million charge taken in the
second quarter of 1998, due to the impact of revenue sharing agreements which
were not fully established in the first half of the prior-year period.
Parks (Theme Parks)
Three months ended Percent Nine months ended Percent
September 30, B/(W) September 30, B/(W)
-------------------------- ------------- --------------------------- --------------
1999 1998 1999 1998
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(In millions) (In millions)
Revenues $207.0 $227.5 (9)% $365.9 $391.5 (7)%
Operating Income $ 54.3 $ 60.0 (10) $ 53.7 $ 59.5 (10)
EBITDA $ 67.5 $ 72.8 (7) $ 93.4 $ 98.2 (5)
The Parks segment is comprised of five regional theme parks and a themed
attraction in the U.S. and Canada. The Parks' revenue, EBITDA and operating
income declines for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 1999,
reflect declines in overall attendance primarily due to increased competition at
two of the parks and generally less than favorable weather conditions.
Publishing (Consumer Publishing)
Three months ended Percent Nine months ended Percent
September 30, B/(W) September 30, B/(W)
-------------------------- ------------- --------------------------- --------------
1999 1998 1999 1998
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(In millions) (In millions)
Revenues $162.2 $156.7 4% $430.7 $387.6 11%
Operating Income $ 16.8 $ 17.1 (2) $ 30.5 $ 22.5 36
EBITDA $ 22.0 $ 21.4 3 $ 44.6 $ 35.4 26
The Publishing segment is comprised of Simon & Schuster which includes imprints
such as Pocket Books, Scribner and The Free Press.
For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 1999, the improved revenues
and operating results are due principally to higher sales in the Trade division,
led by the best selling titles HEARTS IN ATLANTIS by Stephen King and 'TIS by
Frank McCourt. The Children's division revenues also increased for these periods
driven by higher front list sales including the best-selling title DANCE by
Richard Paul Evans.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Online (Interactive Online Services)
Three months ended Percent Nine months ended Percent
September 30, B/(W) September 30, B/(W)
-------------------------- ------------- --------------------------- --------------
1999 1998 1999 1998
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
(In millions) (In millions)
Revenues $ 6.6 $ 3.3 100% $ 16.5 $ 8.0 106%
Operating Income $(16.2) $ .4 NM $(23.2) $ .7 NM
EBITDA $(15.5) $ .4 NM $(22.5) $ .7 NM
NM - Not meaningful
The Online segment is comprised of online music and children destinations
featuring entertainment, information and e-commerce.
Revenue increases for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 1999
principally reflect increased license fees and higher advertising revenues. The
operating losses in the current periods reflect the increased investment in the
Company's online services.
On July 15, 1999, Liberty Digital acquired a 10% stake in MTVN online music
ventures and the MTVN online music ventures acquired SonicNet, one of the
Internet's leading music web sites, from Liberty Digital. As part of this
transaction, MTVN also acquired rights to The Box Worldwide, an interactive 24-
hour all-music network. In February 1999, the Company acquired Imagine Radio, an
Internet radio company transmitting original radio stations offering listeners
various customization features from a wide range of formats. The Company also
owns Nvolve, Inc., a Web site developer, and Red Rocket, an online education toy
retailer.
Other Income and Expense Information
- ------------------------------------
Corporate Expenses/Eliminations
Corporate expenses /Eliminations including depreciation and amortization expense
decreased 8% to $49.6 million for the third quarter of 1999 from the same prior-
year period in 1998 principally reflecting the timing of intersegment sales.
Corporate expenses/Eliminations increased 4% to $144.3 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 1999 over the comparable nine months reflecting an
increase in Year 2000 costs in 1999 and a one time fee associated with the
initial listing of the Company on the New York Stock Exchange.
Interest Expense
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 1999, interest expense
decreased 26% to $118.3 million and 32% to $327.4 million, respectively. The
Company had approximately $6.3 billion and $8.4 billion principal amount of debt
outstanding (including current maturities) as of September 30, 1999 and
September 30, 1998, respectively, at weighted average interest rates of 7.1% and
7.4%, respectively.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Interest Income
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 1999, interest income
increased $5.9 million to $7.8 million and $4.6 million to $16.5 million,
respectively.
Provision for Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes represents federal, state and foreign income
taxes on earnings before income taxes. The estimated effective tax rates of
51.6% for 1999 and 59.7% for 1998 were both adversely affected by amortization
of intangibles in excess of amounts which are deductible for tax purposes.
Excluding the non-deductible amortization of intangibles, the estimated
effective tax rates would have been 35.9% for 1999 and 38.1% for 1998.
Due to the unusual nature of the 1998 second quarter charge associated with the
change in accounting for rental tape amortization, the full income tax effect is
reflected in the second quarter 1998 tax provision, and is excluded from the
estimated annual effective rate.
Equity in Loss of Affiliates
"Equity in loss of affiliated companies, net of tax" was $3.8 million and $38.1
million for the third quarter of 1999 and the nine months then ended,
respectively, as compared to a loss of $2.9 million and $21.2 million in the
comparable prior-year periods, principally reflecting increased losses of United
Paramount Network and international ventures, partially offset by the improved
performance of Comedy Central.
Minority Interest
Minority interest primarily represents the minority ownership of Blockbuster
common stock.
Discontinued Operations
For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 1998, discontinued
operations reflect the results of operations, net of tax, of Non-Consumer
Publishing and Music which were sold on November 27, 1998 and October 26, 1998,
respectively, the recognized loss on the Music sale, additional losses
recognized for Virgin operations prior to disposal, the tax benefit associated
with the disposal of Virgin and the reversal of unutilized cable split-off
reserves.
Net Earnings (Loss)
For the reasons described above, net earnings of $96.7 million for the three
months ended September 30, 1999 decreased $41.7 million from $138.4 million for
the three months ended September 30, 1998. Net earnings of $200.9 million for
the nine months ended September 30, 1999 increased $341.8 million from a loss of
$140.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
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The Company expects to fund its anticipated cash requirements (including the
anticipated cash requirements of its capital expenditures, joint ventures,
commitments and payments of principal and interest on its outstanding
indebtedness) with internally generated funds, in addition to various external
sources of funds. The external sources of funds may include the Company's
existing credit agreements and amendments thereto, co-financing arrangements by
the Company's various divisions relating to the production of entertainment
products and/or additional financings.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Subsequent to its initial public offering, Blockbuster no longer participates in
the Company's centralized cash management system. Cash generated by
Blockbuster's operations is expected to be retained by Blockbuster for use in
its operations or for investing.
The Company filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and
Exchange Commission registering debt securities, preferred stock and contingent
value rights of the Company and guarantees of such debt securities by Viacom
International which may be issued for aggregate gross proceeds of $3.0 billion.
The registration statement was declared effective on May 10, 1995. The net
proceeds from the sale of the offered securities may be used by the Company to
repay, redeem, repurchase or satisfy its obligations in respect of its
outstanding indebtedness or other securities; to make loans to its subsidiaries;
for general corporate purposes; or for such other purposes as may be specified
in the applicable Prospectus Supplement. The Company filed a post-effective
amendment to this registration statement on November 19, 1996. To date, the
Company has issued $1.55 billion of notes and debentures and has $1.45 billion
remaining availability under the shelf registration statement.
Programming Commitments
The commitments of the Company for program license fees, which are not reflected
in the balance sheet at September 30, 1999 and are estimated to aggregate $1.2
billion, principally reflect SNI's commitments of $856.6 million for the
acquisition of programming rights and the production of original programming and
exclude intersegment commitments between the Networks and Entertainment segments
of $894.7 million. The estimate is based upon a number of factors. A majority of
such fees are payable over several years, as part of normal programming
expenditures of SNI. These commitments to acquire programming rights are
contingent upon delivery of motion pictures which are not yet available for
premium television exhibition and, in many cases, have not yet been produced.
Financial Position
Current assets decreased to $5.0 billion at September 30, 1999 from $5.1 billion
at December 31, 1998, primarily reflecting the use of cash to repurchase
convertible preferred stock and normal seasonal reductions in receivables. The
allowance for doubtful accounts as a percentage of receivables increased to 6%
at September 30, 1999 from 5% at December 31, 1998. The change in property and
equipment principally reflects capital expenditures of $503.6 million related to
capital additions for new and existing video stores, construction of new movie
theaters and additional construction and equipment upgrades for the Parks offset
by depreciation expense of $366.5 million. Current liabilities decreased
approximately 26% to $4.2 billion at September 30, 1999 from $5.6 billion at
December 31, 1998, reflecting the payment of taxes associated with the sale of
Non-Consumer Publishing, payment of accrued expenses and settlement of the 8.0%
Merger Debentures. Long-term debt, including current maturities, increased $2.1
billion to $6.3 billion at September 30, 1999 from $4.2 billion at December 31,
1998 primarily reflecting the tax payments discussed above, the repurchase
program acquiring the Company's common stock and warrants as well as the
continued investment in and seasonality of the Company's businesses.
Cash Flows
Net cash flow from operating activities of negative $288.3 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 1999 principally reflects the tax payment related to
the sale of Non-Consumer Publishing as well as increased investment in program
development for the Entertainment and Networks segments. For the nine months
ended September 30, 1998 net operating cash flow of $221.0 million reflects the
reduction in accounts receivable due principally to the asset securitization
program and the reduction in inventory due to the change in amortization for
videocassettes, partially offset by the first quarter 1998 tax payment related
to the sale of USA Networks and payment of accrued expenses. Net cash
expenditures for investing activities of $856.1 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 1999 principally reflects capital expenditures and the
Spelling acquisition as well as acquisitions of video stores and television
stations. Net cash expenditures for investing activities of $455.9 million for
the nine months ended September 30, 1998, principally reflect capital
expenditures and the Company's acquisition of television stations partially
offset by proceeds from the disposition of Virgin. Financing activities
principally reflect borrowings and repayments of debt during each
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
period presented as well as proceeds from the exercise of stock options and
warrants. For 1999, financing activities also reflect the repurchase of the
Company's common stock, warrants and convertible preferred stock.
CAPITAL STRUCTURE
- -----------------
The following table sets forth the Company's long-term debt, net of current
portion:
At September 30, 1999 At December 31, 1998
--------------------- --------------------
(In millions)
Notes payable to banks................. $ 3,364.2 $ 868.5
Senior debt............................ 2,310.4 2,308.9
Senior subordinated debt............... 35.3 36.3
Subordinated debt...................... -- 475.2
Obligations under capital leases....... 563.1 501.4
Other.................................. -- .3
---------- ----------
6,273.0 4,190.6
Less current portion................... 131.2 377.2
---------- ----------
$ 6,141.8 $ 3,813.4
========== ==========
The notes and debentures are presented net of an aggregate unamortized discount
of $10.6 million as of September 30, 1999 and $56.0 million as of December 31,
1998.
Debt, including the current portion, as a percentage of total capitalization of
the Company was 36% at September 30, 1999 and 26% at December 31, 1998.
At September 30, 1999, the Company's scheduled maturities of indebtedness
through December 31, 2003, assuming full utilization of the March 1997 Credit
Agreements, as amended, and the Blockbuster Credit Agreement are $22.0 million
(1999), $1.2 billion (2000), $1.8 billion (2001), $2.2 billion (2002) and $625.0
million (2003). The Company's maturities of long-term debt outstanding at
September 30, 1999, excluding capital leases, are $22.0 million (1999), $439.5
million (2000), $304.6 million (2001), $2.1 billion (2002) and $625.0 million
(2003). The Company has classified certain
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
short-term indebtedness as long-term debt based upon its intent and ability to
refinance such indebtedness on a long-term basis.
At September 30, 1999, the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants and
had satisfied all financial ratios and tests under the credit agreements. The
Company expects to be in compliance and satisfy all such covenants and ratios as
may be applicable from time to time during the remainder of 1999.
On September 27, 1999, the Company amended covenants of the March 1997 Credit
Agreements, to allow for a potential split-off of Blockbuster Inc.
On July 7, 1999, the Company redeemed the remaining 8% Merger Debentures
outstanding and recognized an extraordinary loss of $37.4 million, net of tax,
on the early redemption.
On May 21, 1999, the Company amended the March 1997 Credit Agreements to, among
other things, provide for the Blockbuster Credit Agreement.
On May 6, 1999, the 364-day film financing credit agreement, guaranteed by
Viacom International Inc. and the Company, was paid in full and on May 7, 1999,
this credit agreement terminated.
The Company used proceeds received from Blockbuster as described below to
permanently reduce its commitments under the March 1997 Credit Agreements by
$1.139 billion.
The March 1997 Viacom Credit Agreements, as amended, are comprised of (i) a $3.7
billion senior unsecured reducing revolver maturing July 1, 2002, (ii) a $600
million term loan maturing April 1, 2002 and (iii) a $100 million term loan
maturing July 1, 2002. Of these amounts, $2.1 billion and $846.2 million were
outstanding as of September 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998, respectively.
The interest rate on all loans made under the March 1997 Credit Agreements is
based on a spread over Citibank, N.A.'s base rate or the London Interbank
Offered Rate ("LIBOR"). The spread over such rate is based on the Company's
credit rating. At September 30, 1999, the LIBOR (upon which the Company's
borrowing rate was based) for borrowing periods of one month and two months were
5.4% and 5.47%, respectively. At December 31, 1998, LIBOR for borrowing periods
of one month and two months were each 5.09%.
Blockbuster Debt
On June 21, 1999, Blockbuster Inc. entered into a $1.9 billion unsecured credit
agreement (the "Blockbuster Credit Agreement") with a syndicate of banks. The
Blockbuster Credit Agreement is comprised of a $700 million revolver due July 1,
2004, a $600 million term loan due in quarterly installments beginning April 1,
2002 and ending July 1, 2004, and a $600 million revolver due June 19, 2000,
which was subsequently reduced with proceeds from the IPO as described below.
Interest rates are based on the prime rate or LIBOR at Blockbuster's option at
the time of borrowing. A varying commitment fee is charged on the unused amount
of the revolver.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
The Blockbuster Credit Agreement contains covenants, which, among other things,
relates to the payment of dividends, repurchase of Blockbuster's common stock or
other distributions and also requires compliance with financial covenants with
respect to a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum fixed charge ratio.
On June 23, 1999, Blockbuster Inc. borrowed $1.6 billion, comprised of $400
million borrowed under the long-term revolver, $600 million borrowed under the
term loan, and $600 million under the short-term revolver. The weighted average
interest rate at September 30, 1999 for these borrowings is 7.2%. The proceeds
of the borrowings were used to pay amounts owed to the Company. Blockbuster has
repaid $442.9 million of the short-term revolver through proceeds from the IPO.
These proceeds permanently reduced Blockbuster's commitments under the
Blockbuster Credit Agreement from $1.9 billion to approximately $1.46 billion.
Use of Derivatives
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The Company uses derivative financial instruments to reduce its exposure to
market risks from changes in foreign exchange rates, although it has in the
past, and may in the future, also use derivatives to hedge against changes in
interest rates. The Company does not hold or issue financial instruments for
speculative trading purposes. The derivative instruments used are foreign
exchange forward contracts and options. The foreign exchange contracts have
principally been used to hedge the British Pound, the Australian Dollar, the
Japanese Yen, the Canadian Dollar, the Singapore Dollar, the European Union's
common currency (the "Euro") and the European Currency Unit/British Pound
relationship. These derivatives, which are over-the-counter instruments, are
non-leveraged. Realized gains and losses on contracts that hedge exposure to
market risks from changes in foreign exchange rates are recognized in "Other
Items, net" and were not material in the periods presented. The Company is
primarily vulnerable to changes in LIBOR which is the base rate currently used
in the existing credit agreements, however the Company does not believe this
exposure to be material.
Restructuring Charge
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During the third quarter of 1999, the Company recorded a charge of approximately
$81.1 million, of which $70.3 million was recorded as a restructuring charge and
$10.8 million was recorded as part of depreciation expense. The restructuring
charge of $70.3 million was primarily associated with the consolidation of the
operations of Spelling into Paramount Television, resulting in the elimination
of duplicative sales forces and certain other back office functions. Included in
this total are severance and employee related costs of $48.1 million, lease
termination and other occupancy costs of $17.7 million and other exit costs of
$4.5 million. Severance and other employee related costs represent the costs to
terminate approximately 250 employees engaged in legal, sales, marketing,
finance, information systems, technical support and human resources for
Spelling. Lease termination and other occupancy costs principally represent the
expenses associated with vacating existing lease obligations in New York and Los
Angeles. The depreciation expense of approximately $10.8 million was associated
with the fixed asset write-offs for software, leasehold improvements and
equipment located at these premises. As of September 30, 1999, the Company had
paid and charged approximately $4.9 million against the severance liability and
$1.6 million against the other exit costs. The Company expects to complete the
exit activities by the end of the year 2000.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Other Matters
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On September 7, 1999, the Company and CBS Corporation announced that the
companies had signed a definitive agreement to merge. Viacom and CBS have agreed
that CBS will merge with the Company upon the terms and conditions set forth in
the merger agreement and Viacom would be the surviving corporation. At the time
of the merger, the Company will issue 1.085 shares of its Class B common stock
for each share of CBS common stock and 1.085 shares of its Series C Preferred
Stock for each share of CBS Series B Preferred Stock. The merger is subject to
approval of shareholders of CBS and regulatory approval. The Company expects the
merger to be completed in the first half of the year 2000.
On August 10, 1999, Blockbuster Inc. completed the initial public offering
("IPO") of 31 million shares of its Class A common stock at $15 per share and
began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on August 11, 1999. The Company
owns 100% of the outstanding shares of Blockbuster Inc. Class B common stock,
which represented approximately 82.3% of Blockbuster's equity value after the
initial public offering. Proceeds of the offering aggregated $442.9 million, net
of underwriting discounts and commissions and before payment of offering
expenses, and were used by Blockbuster to repay outstanding indebtedness under
its credit agreement. The Company recorded a reduction to equity of
approximately $662 million as a result of the issuance of subsidiary stock.
On July 7, 1999, the Viacom Five-Year Warrants expired. The Company received
proceeds of approximately $317 million and issued approximately 9.0 million
shares of its Class B Common Stock in connection with the exercise of 4.5
million warrants issued as part of the 1994 acquisition of Paramount
Communications.
On June 21, 1999, the Company completed its tender offer for all outstanding
shares of Spelling common stock that it did not already own for $9.75 per share
in cash. The tendered shares, along with the shares already owned by the
Company, represented approximately 97% of all of the issued and outstanding
shares of Spelling. The tender offer was made under the terms of a merger
agreement between the Company and Spelling. On June 23, 1999, the Company
acquired the remaining outstanding shares of Spelling, approximately 3%, through
a merger of Spelling and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. As a result
of the merger, each share of Spelling common stock was also converted into the
right to receive $9.75 in cash. The consideration for tendered shares was
approximately $176 million.
The Board of Directors of the Company declared a 2-for-1 common stock split in
the form of a dividend. The additional shares were issued on March 31, 1999 to
shareholders of record on March 15,
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
1999. All common share and per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the
stock split for all periods presented.
Year 2000
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Overview
The widespread use of computer programs that rely on two-digit dates to perform
computations and decision making functions may cause computer systems to
malfunction prior to or in the year 2000 ("Y2K") and lead to significant
business delays and disruptions in the U.S. and internationally. In December
1997, the Company formalized its Y2K initiative to optimize the divisional Y2K
efforts that had already begun, by developing a Company wide program to identify
and mitigate Y2K risks. Pursuant to this program, each of the Company's
principal business units developed programs to address Y2K exposures. In
addition, under the direction of its Board of Directors, the Company has
designated a committee of senior officers to oversee these programs and has
engaged an independent consulting firm to assist in the review and oversight.
The Company is reviewing its Y2K issues based upon three areas: applications,
infrastructure and business partners.
. Applications cover the software systems resident on mainframe, mid-range,
network and personal computers. The Company defines an application as one
or a collection of programs directly related to a common system. For
example, a financial application may include all the general ledger and
accounts receivable software code used to process information throughout an
operating segment. In addition, the Company's applications have been
segregated into critical and non-critical applications. Critical
applications are software systems which, if not operational, could have a
material impact on business operations.
. Infrastructure includes computers, data and voice communications networks,
and other equipment which use embedded chip processors (e.g., inventory
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movement systems, tape duplication equipment, telephone systems).
. Business partners include third party vendors, customers and other entities
whose systems may interface with the Company or whose own operations are
important to the Company's daily operations.
These three areas have been addressed using a five phase program: inventory,
assessment, remediation, testing and contingency planning.
. Phase 1 inventories the respective applications, hardware and business
partners.
. Phase 2 assesses the possible impact of a Y2K error on the continuing
operation of each identified application, hardware systems or business
partner relationship; and subsequently determines the risk to operations
and assigns priorities.
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Results of Operations and Financial Condition
. Phase 3 establishes and implements specific plans for the remediation of
applications and hardware systems and for the determination of business
partners' compliance.
. Phase 4 tests each application and hardware system and reviews business
partners' compliance under the plans established in phase 3, to ensure that
Y2K issues no longer exist.
. Phase 5 establishes and implements contingency plans in the event internal
or external systems are not compliant.
Changes may occur to the Company's operations during the implementation of its
Y2K program or subsequent to the completion of each phase, therefore, management
may periodically revise its plans. The Company continues to review and test
systems for Y2K compliance as changes occur.
State of Readiness
The Company's Y2K progress as of October 31, 1999 is as follows:
Applications
The inventory and assessment phases for the Company have been completed.
Applications status of each operating segment is discussed below.
Networks, Corporate, Online - We have identified 15 critical domestic and 29
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critical international applications which primarily relate to program
scheduling, finance/payroll and network transmission. All critical and non-
critical domestic and international applications have been remediated and
tested.
Entertainment - We have identified 71 critical domestic and 50 critical
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international applications which primarily relate to theatrical and video
distribution, TV syndication, theater point-of-sale and finance/payroll. All
critical and a significant number of non-critical worldwide applications have
been remediated and tested and all remaining non-critical systems are scheduled
for completion prior to year end.
Video - We have identified 16 critical domestic and 6 critical international
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applications which primarily relate to point-of-sale, warehousing, distribution
and finance/payroll. All critical and non-critical worldwide applications have
been remediated and tested.
Publishing - We have identified 13 critical domestic applications which
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primarily relate to order processing, warehousing and billing. All critical and
non-critical applications have been remediated and tested.
Parks - We have identified 20 critical domestic and 4 critical international
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applications which primarily relate to point-of-sale, ticketing and
finance/payroll. All worldwide applications have been remediated and tested.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure status of each operating segment is discussed below.
Networks, Corporate, Online - The inventory and assessment phases for domestic
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and international operations have been completed. All domestic and international
hardware systems have been remediated and tested.
Entertainment - The inventory and assessment phases for domestic and
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international computer systems and non-computer domestic systems (e.g., studio
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production facilities and equipment) have been completed. A significant number
of infrastructure systems have been remediated and tested and the remaining
systems will be completed in November 1999.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Video - Domestic and international inventory and assessment phases have been
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completed. All systems with embedded processors have completed remediation and
testing.
Publishing - The inventory and assessment phases have been completed. All
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hardware systems have been remediated and tested.
Parks - The inventory and assessment phases have been completed. All systems
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with embedded processors have been remediated and tested.
Business Partners
During the course of business operations, the Company relies on third party
business partners to provide raw materials and services and to distribute and
sell products. These business partners include financial institutions,
governmental agencies and utilities. The disruption of the ability to receive
raw materials or services or to distribute or sell the Company's products could
adversely affect the financial condition of the Company. Although the Company
has little or no control over the remediation and testing of these third party
systems, the Company is taking appropriate action to determine the level of Y2K
compliance at each third party. These actions include, but are not limited to,
requesting written confirmation of a business or business system's Y2K
compliance; directly meeting with business management; and, performing
additional independent tests.
The Company has completed the inventory phase and the assessment phase of
business partners. The determination of third party Y2K compliance will continue
through the end of the year.
Contingency Plans and Risks
As the remediation, testing and review of each application, infrastructure item
and business partners occur, the Company is determining the need for contingency
plans. Where appropriate, plans addressing both operational and technical
alternatives are being developed and tested. This phase has begun and will
continue through the end of 1999.
The Company's goal is to achieve timely and substantial Y2K compliance, with
remediation work assigned based upon how critical each system is to the
Company's business. Due to the general uncertainty inherent in the Y2K problem
resulting in part from the uncertainty of compliance by the Company's principal
business partners and third party providers, the Company is unable to determine
at this time what the consequences of Y2K may be. Also, the Company's
international operations may be adversely affected by failures of businesses in
other parts of the world to take adequate steps to address the Y2K problem. The
Company will continue to devote the necessary resources to complete its Y2K
program and contingency plans and believes that the completion of its Y2K
program and contingency plans will significantly mitigate operational and
financial risks.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Costs
Y2K costs have been expensed as incurred, except those costs directly related to
the replacement of systems requiring upgrades in the ordinary course of business
which have been capitalized. As of September 30, 1999, the Company had incurred
costs of approximately $50 million, of which $12 million have been capitalized.
The estimated additional costs to complete the Y2K program are currently
expected to approximate $7 million, of which approximately $3 million are
expected to be capitalized. Based on these amounts, the Company does not expect
the costs of the Y2K program to have a material effect on its results of
operations, financial position or liquidity.
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PART II - - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
(a) Exhibits.
10.1 Amendment No. 4, dated as of September 27, 1999, to the Amended and
Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 26, 1997, as amended,
among Viacom Inc., the Bank parties thereto from time to time, The
Bank of New York, as a Managing Agent and as the Documentation
Agent, Citibank, N.A., as a Managing Agent and as the Administrative
Agent, Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York, as a Managing
Agent, Bank of America, N.A. (formerly known as Bank of America
NT&SA), as a Managing Agent, The Chase Manhattan Bank, as a Managing
Agent, JP Morgan Securities Inc., as a Syndication Agent, Bank of
America Securities, LLC (formerly known as Bank of America NT&SA),
as Syndication Agent, the Banks identified as Agents on the
signature pages thereof, as Agents, and the Banks identified as Co-
Agents on the signature pages thereof, as Co-Agents.
10.2 Viacom Inc. Executive Severance Plan for Senior Vice Presidents.
11. Statement re: Computation of Net Earnings Per Share.
27. Financial Data Schedule.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K for Viacom Inc.
Current Report on Form 8-K and Form 8-K/A of Viacom Inc. filed on September
8, 1999, relating to an Agreement and Plan of Merger providing for the merger of
CBS Corporation with and into Viacom Inc., with Viacom Inc. as the surviving
corporation, and related agreements.
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Signatures
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
VIACOM INC.
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(Registrant)
Date November 15, 1999 /s/ Sumner M. Redstone
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Sumner M. Redstone
Chairman of the Board of Directors,
Chief Executive Officer
Date November 15, 1999 /s/ George S. Smith, Jr.
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George S. Smith, Jr.
Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit Index
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10.1 Amendment No. 4, dated as of September 27, 1999, to the Amended and
Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 26, 1997, as amended, among
Viacom Inc., the Bank parties thereto from time to time, The Bank of New
York, as a Managing Agent and as the Documentation Agent, Citibank, N.A.,
as a Managing Agent and as the Administrative Agent, Morgan Guaranty
Trust Company of New York, as a Managing Agent, Bank of America, N.A.
(formerly known as Bank of America NT&SA), as a Managing Agent, The Chase
Manhattan Bank, as a Managing Agent, JP Morgan Securities Inc., as a
Syndication Agent, Bank of America Securities, LLC (formerly known as
Bank of America NT&SA), as Syndication Agent, the Banks identified as
Agents on the signature pages thereof, as Agents, and the Banks
identified as Co-Agents on the signature pages thereof, as Co-Agents.
10.2 Viacom Inc. Executive Severance Plan for Senior Vice Presidents.
11. Statement re: Computation of Net Earnings Per Share.
27. Financial Data Schedule.
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