Discovery Communications Reports Second Quarter 2014 Results

Discovery Communications Reports Second Quarter 2014 Results

SILVER SPRING, Md., July 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Second Quarter 2014 Financial Highlights:


-- Revenues increased 10% to $1,610 million
-- Adjusted OIBDA increased 6% to $694 million
-- Net Income available to Discovery Communications, Inc. increased 26% to
$379 million
-- Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share for the last twelve months increased
35% to $3.62
-- Repurchased 6.7 million shares of common stock for $503 million
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Discovery Communications, Inc. ("Discovery" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014.

David Zaslav, Discovery's President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "The operating strength across Discovery's organic businesses, along with increased contributions from strategic acquisitions, led to sustained financial momentum during the second quarter. Our persistent focus on building a broad and deep content portfolio to leverage the opportunities across our unique distribution platform is driving viewership and revenue growth worldwide as pay-tv continues to evolve. Going forward, investing in compelling programing remains a priority as we integrate our recent acquisitions and build new avenues of growth so we can deliver additional long term value to our shareholders."

Second Quarter Results

Second quarter revenues of $1,610 million increased $143 million, or 10%, over the second quarter a year ago, as 23% growth at International Networks was partially offset by a 2% decline at U.S. Networks, primarily due to additional revenues from licensing agreements in the prior year. Adjusted Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization((1)) ("OIBDA") increased 6% to $694 million, as International Networks were up 19% while U.S. Networks were down 1% due to the impact of licensing agreements. Excluding the impact of the Eurosport transaction((2)), foreign currency fluctuations and licensing agreements, total Company revenues increased 9% and Adjusted OIBDA increased 11%.

Second quarter net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc. of $379 million ($1.09 per diluted share)((3)) increased $79 million, or 26%, compared to $300 million ($0.82 per diluted share) for the second quarter a year ago, primarily due to the strong operating performance in the current quarter. The current quarter results also reflect a $31 million gain associated with the sale of HowStuffWorks, a $29 million gain associated with the consolidation of Eurosport and a $15 million increase in equity earnings. Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share((4)) ("Adjusted EPS"), which excludes the impact of the amortization of acquisition related intangible assets, was $1.16 per diluted share in the second quarter of this year compared with $0.91 per diluted share in the same period a year ago. For the last twelve months, Adjusted EPS was $3.62, up 35% compared with $2.69 in the prior twelve months.



(1) See the full definition of Adjusted
Operating Income Before Depreciation
and Amortization on page 5.

The Company completed its acquisition of
a controlling stake in Eurosport
International ("Eurosport") in May
2014. See page 12 for a reconciliation
(2) to results excluding Eurosport.



All per share amounts are calculated
using Net Income Available to Discovery
Communications, Inc. stockholders. See
table on page 13 for the
(3) reconciliation.



See the full definition of Adjusted
Earnings Per Diluted Share on page 5.
Note that the purchase price
amortization related to Eurosport is
still preliminary and could be revised
(4) once finalized.
Free cash flow was $202 million for the second quarter, a decrease of $109 million, or down 35% from the second quarter of 2013, as increased operating performance was more than offset by higher tax payments, as well as higher content and interest payments. Free cash flow is defined as cash provided by operating activities less purchases of property and equipment.

SEGMENT RESULTS



(dollars in millions) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
--------------------------- -------------------------

2014 2013 Change 2014 2013 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------

Revenues:

U.S. Networks $777 $793 (2)% $1,485 $1,479 - %

International Networks 802 652 23% 1,473 1,096 34%

Education 31 24 29% 63 51 24%

Corporate and Eliminations - (2) NM - (3) NM
--- --- --- ---

Total Revenues $1,610 $1,467 10% $3,021 $2,623 15%
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Adjusted OIBDA:

U.S. Networks $466 $472 (1)% $849 $849 - %

International Networks 297 249 19% 518 436 19%

Education 6 4 50% 12 11 9%

Corporate and Eliminations (75) (72) (4)% (160) (143) (12)%
--- --- ---- ----

Total Adjusted OIBDA $694 $653 6% $1,219 $1,153 6%
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U.S. Networks



(dollars in millions) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
--------------------------- -------------------------

2014 2013 Change 2014 2013 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------

Revenues:

Distribution $319 $348 (8)% $638 $656 (3)%

Advertising 446 426 5% 819 782 5%

Other 12 19 (37)% 28 41 (32)%
--- --- --- ---

Total Revenues $777 $793 (2)% $1,485 $1,479 - %
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Adjusted OIBDA $466 $472 (1)% $849 $849 - %

Adjusted OIBDA Margin 60% 60% 57% 57%
U.S. Networks' revenues in the second quarter of 2014 decreased 2% to $777 million as advertising growth was more than offset by a decline in distribution and other revenue. Advertising revenues increased 5% mainly due to higher pricing. Distribution revenues decreased 8% as higher rates were more than offset by additional revenues from licensing agreements in the second quarter of 2013. Other revenues declined by $7 million due to a decrease in content production contracts as well as lower representative fees . Excluding the impact of licensing agreements, distribution revenues grew 6% and total revenues grew 4% over the prior year's quarter.

Adjusted OIBDA decreased slightly to $466 million, primarily reflecting the impact of licensing agreements in the prior year. Excluding the impact of licensing agreements, Adjusted OIBDA grew 8% over last year's second quarter, reflecting the 4% revenue growth as well as lower marketing costs.

International Networks



(dollars in millions) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
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2014 2013 Change 2014 2013 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------

Revenues:

Distribution $373 $314 19% $711 $589 21%

Advertising 397 322 23% 713 474 50%

Other 32 16 100% 49 33 48%
--- --- --- ---

Total Revenues $802 $652 23% $1,473 $1,096 34%
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Adjusted OIBDA $297 $249 19% $518 $436 19%

Adjusted OIBDA Margin 37% 38% 35% 40%
International Networks' revenues for the second quarter increased 23% to $802 million, as advertising revenues were up 23% and distribution revenues were up 19%. Excluding Eurosport and foreign currency fluctuations, total revenues were up 14%. Advertising revenues, excluding Eurosport, were up 17% in local currency terms, primarily due to increased pricing and volume in Western Europe, Latin America and CEEMEA as well as from eight additional days due to the timing of the closing of the SBS Nordic acquisition. Distribution revenues, excluding Eurosport, grew 10% in local currency terms, mainly from increased subscribers and higher rates in Latin America and subscriber growth in CEEMEA and as well as due to the timing of the SBS Nordic acquisition. Other revenues increased 22% excluding Eurosport and foreign currency fluctuations due to additional revenues from new production studios.

Adjusted OIBDA increased 19% to $297 million on a reported basis and was up 15% excluding Eurosport and foreign currency fluctuations, reflecting the 14% revenue growth partially offset by a 13% increase in operating expenses. The higher operating expenses were primarily due to increased content expense, production costs associated with production studios and personnel costs.

Education



(dollars in millions) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
--------------------------- -------------------------

2014 2013 Change 2014 2013 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------

Revenues $31 $24 29% $63 $51 24%

Adjusted OIBDA $6 $4 50% $12 $11 9%

Adjusted OIBDA Margin 19% 17% 19% 22%
Education revenues for the second quarter increased by $7 million due to higher streaming, licensing and digital textbook revenues as well as additional revenues due to a business combination. Adjusted OIBDA increased by $2 million compared to the second quarter of 2013, as the revenue growth was partially offset by investment in new products as well as integration costs associated with the business combination.

Corporate and Eliminations

Adjusted OIBDA decreased by $3 million compared to the second quarter a year ago, primarily due to the acceleration of certain equity-based compensation expense as well as higher professional fees.

STOCK REPURCHASE

During the quarter, the Company, pursuant to its existing stock repurchase program, repurchased 6.7 million shares of its Series C common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $503 million at an average price of $74.85 per share. Following the quarter, from July 1, 2014 through July 28, 2014, the Company repurchased 1.4 million shares of its Series C common stock for approximately $109 million.

The Company has repurchased 81.5 million shares of Series C common stock and 2.8 million shares of its Series A common stock under its stock repurchase program to date at an aggregate purchase price of approximately $4.4 billion. In aggregate, including the 17.73 million preferred shares acquired from Advance/Newhouse Programming Partnership ("ANPP") and from Advance Programming Holdings, LLC, the Company has repurchased 24% of its outstanding shares since buyback activity was authorized in 2010.

Under the stock repurchase program, management is authorized to purchase shares of common stock from time to time through open market purchases at prevailing prices or privately negotiated purchases or pursuant to one or more accelerated stock repurchase agreements or other derivative arrangements as permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements and subject to stock price, business and market conditions and other factors.

On May 22, 2014, the Company entered into a share repurchase agreement with ANPP to repurchase their shares of the Company's Series C convertible preferred stock, on a quarterly basis, in proportion to the company's repurchases under its stock repurchase program in a manner that is intended to maintain ANPP's current ownership percentage of the Company. The first purchases under this agreement are expected to take place in the third quarter of 2014.

OTHER ITEMS

On May 8, 2014, Discovery and Liberty Global plc ("Liberty Global") announced the formation of a joint venture to acquire All3Media, a leading international production company. The acquisition will be funded by contributions of approximately $153 million from each of Discovery and Liberty Global and additional equity and non-recourse credit facilities raised at All3Media.

On May 20, 2014, the Company announced a special dividend of one share of Series C Common Stock payable on each share of Series A Common Stock, Series B Common Stock or Series C Common Stock outstanding as of July 28, 2014. The dividend is expected to be paid on August 6, 2014.

On May 30, 2014, the Company completed the previously announced acquisition of a controlling interest in Eurosport International, increasing its stake from 20% to 51% for approximately $349 million, which resulted in a gain of $29 million included in Other Income.

On May 30, 2014, Discovery sold HowStuffWorks for $45 million, which resulted in a pre-tax gain on disposition of $31 million.

FULL YEAR 2014 OUTLOOK

For the full year ending December 31, 2014, Discovery Communications, Inc. expects total revenue between $6.45 billion and $6.525 billion, Adjusted OIBDA between $2.6 billion and $2.65 billion, net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc. between $1.225 billion and $1.275 billion and Adjusted net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc.((5)) ("Adjusted net income") between $1.34 billion and $1.4 billion. Our outlook incorporates current foreign exchange rates for revenues and expenses and the current share price for mark-to-market equity-based compensation calculations.



(5) See the full definition
of Adjusted net income
on page 5.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

Adjusted OIBDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings Per Share and Free Cash Flow

In addition to the results prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") provided in this release, the Company has presented Adjusted OIBDA, Adjusted net income, Adjusted EPS and free cash flow. The Company evaluates the operating performance of its segments based on financial measures such as revenues and Adjusted OIBDA. Adjusted OIBDA is defined as revenues less costs of revenues and selling, general and administrative expenses excluding: (i) mark-to-market equity-based compensation, (ii) depreciation and amortization, (iii) amortization of deferred launch incentives, (iv) exit and restructuring charges, (v) certain impairment charges, and (vi) gains and losses on business and asset dispositions.

Beginning January 1, 2014, the Company reclassified foreign currency gains (losses), net due to transaction settlements and re-measurement of working capital items from selling, general and administrative expense, which is a component of operating income, to other income (expense), net. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. The total foreign currency reclassifications were a gain of $15 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013.

The Company uses Adjusted OIBDA to assess operating results and performance of its segments, perform analytical comparisons, identify strategies to improve performance and allocate resources to each segment. The Company believes this measure is relevant to investors because it allows them to analyze the operating performance of each segment using the same metric management uses. The Company excludes mark-to-market equity-based compensation, exit and restructuring charges, certain impairment charges, and gains and losses on business and asset dispositions from the calculation of Adjusted OIBDA due to their volatility. The Company also excludes depreciation of fixed assets and amortization of intangible assets and deferred launch incentives, as these amounts do not represent cash payments in the current reporting period.

The Company defines Adjusted net income as net income excluding the impact of amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and defines Adjusted EPS as earnings excluding the impact of amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets per diluted share. The Company believes Adjusted net income and Adjusted EPS are relevant to investors because these metrics allow them to evaluate the performance of the Company's operations exclusive of the non-cash amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets that impact the comparability of results from period to period.

The Company defines free cash flow as cash provided by operating activities less acquisitions of property and equipment. The Company uses free cash flow as it believes it is an important indicator for management and investors of the Company's liquidity, including its ability to reduce debt, make strategic investments and return capital to stockholders.

Adjusted OIBDA, Adjusted net income, Adjusted EPS and free cash flow are non-GAAP measures, and should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, operating income, net income, earnings per diluted share and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Please review the supplemental financial schedules beginning on page 10 for reconciliations to GAAP measures.

Conference Call Information

Discovery Communications, Inc. will host a conference call today at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss its second quarter results. To listen to the call, visit http://discoverycommunications.com or dial 1-800-901-5213 inside the U.S. and 1-617-786-2962 outside of the U.S., using the following passcode: DISCA.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties and on information available to the Company as of the date hereof. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied, due to risks and uncertainties associated with its business, which include the risk factors disclosed in its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 20, 2014. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company's expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future, and can be identified by forward-looking words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "should," "will" and "would" or similar words. Forward-looking statements in this release include, without limitation, statements regarding investing in our brands, strategic growth initiatives, plans for stock repurchases and the full year 2014 outlook. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.





DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts)


Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
--------------------------- -------------------------

2014 2013 2014 2013
---- ---- ---- ----

Revenues:

Distribution $692 $662 $1,349 $1,245

Advertising 844 749 1,533 1,257

Other 74 56 139 121
--- --- --- ---

Total revenues 1,610 1,467 3,021 2,623
----- ----- ----- -----

Costs and expenses:

Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization 515 437 997 779

Selling, general and administrative 406 394 815 759

Depreciation and amortization 75 78 158 110

Restructuring charges 5 9 8 10

Gain on disposition (31) - (31) -
--- --- ---

Total costs and expenses 970 918 1,947 1,658
--- --- ----- -----

Operating income 640 549 1,074 965

Interest expense (83) (80) (164) (148)

Income (loss) from equity investees, net 8 (7) 21 (9)

Other income, net 27 19 10 50
--- --- --- ---

Income from continuing operations before income taxes 592 481 941 858

Provision for income taxes (208) (181) (326) (327)
---- ---- ---- ----

Net income 384 300 615 531

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (2) - (2) -

Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests (3) - (4) -
--- === ===

Net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc. $379 $300 $609 $531
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Net income per share available to Discovery Communications, Inc. stockholders:

Basic $1.10 $0.83 $1.75 $1.47

Diluted $1.09 $0.82 $1.74 $1.45


Weighted average shares outstanding:

Basic 343 359 346 361

Diluted 346 363 349 365




DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited; in millions)


June 30, 2014 December 31, 2013
------------- -----------------

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents $372 $408

Receivables, net 1,525 1,371

Content rights, net 318 277

Deferred income taxes 81 73

Prepaid expenses and other current assets 275 281
--- ---

Total current assets 2,571 2,410


Noncurrent content rights, net 1,935 1,883

Property and equipment, net 538 514

Goodwill 8,126 7,341

Intangible assets, net 1,924 1,565

Equity method investments 828 1,087

Other noncurrent assets 183 179
--- ---

Total assets $16,105 $14,979
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable $226 $141

Accrued liabilities 945 992

Deferred revenues 160 144

Current portion of debt 1,029 17
----- ---

Total current liabilities 2,360 1,294


Noncurrent portion of debt 6,045 6,482

Deferred income taxes 769 637

Other noncurrent liabilities 299 333
--- ---

Total liabilities 9,473 8,746


Redeemable noncontrolling interests 598 36


Equity:

Preferred stock 2 2

Common stock 3 3

Additional paid-in capital 6,865 6,826

Treasury stock, at cost (4,300) (3,531)

Retained earnings 3,499 2,892

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (38) 4
--- ---

Total Discovery Communications, Inc. stockholders' equity 6,031 6,196

Noncontrolling interests 3 1
--- ---

Total equity 6,034 6,197
----- -----

Total liabilities and equity $16,105 $14,979
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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited; in millions)


Six Months Ended June 30,
-------------------------

2014 2013
---- ----

Operating Activities

Net income $615 $531

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

Equity-based compensation expense 33 84

Depreciation and amortization 158 110

Content amortization and impairment expense 705 542

Gain on disposition (31) -

Remeasurement gain on previously held equity interest (29) (92)

Equity in (earnings) losses of investee companies, net of cash distributions (7) 13



Deferred income tax (benefit) expense (73) 139

Launch amortization expense 4 10

Loss from hedging instruments, net - 55

Other, net 18 18

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Receivables, net (46) (90)

Content rights (806) (680)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (12) (83)

Equity-based compensation liabilities (81) (61)

Income tax receivable 54 9

Other, net (29) (35)
--- ---

Cash provided by operating activities 473 470


Investing Activities

Purchases of property and equipment (58) (54)

Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (321) (1,832)

Hedging instruments, net - (55)

Proceeds from disposition 45 -

Distributions from equity method investees 41 4

Investments in equity method investees, net (9) (26)

Other investing activities, net (1) (1)
--- ---

Cash used in investing activities (303) (1,964)


Financing Activities

Borrowings from debt, net of discount and issuance costs 409 1,186

Commercial paper, net 162 -

Principal repayments of capital lease obligations (9) (17)

Repurchases of common stock (769) (265)

Repurchases of preferred stock - (256)

Cash proceeds from equity-based plans, net 13 35

Other financing activities, net (7) (3)
--- ---

Cash (used in) provided by financing activities (201) 680


Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (5) (12)
--- ---


Net change in cash and cash equivalents (36) (826)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 408 1,201
--- -----

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $372 $375
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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA

RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME BEFORE

DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION

(unaudited; in millions)


Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
--------------------------------

Adjusted Depreciation Amortization of Mark-to-Market Other (1) Operating

Operating and Deferred Equity-Based Income

Income Before Amortization Launch Compensation

Depreciation and Incentives

Amortization
------------

U.S. Networks $466 $(3) $ - $ - $31 $494

International Networks 297 (56) (2) - (2) 237

Education 6 (1) - - (1) 4

Corporate and Eliminations (75) (15) - (3) (2) (95)
--- --- --- --- ---

Total $694 $(75) $(2) $(3) $26 $640
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Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
--------------------------------

Adjusted Amortization of Mark-to-Market Other (1) Operating

Operating Depreciation Deferred Equity-Based Income

Income Before and Launch Compensation

Depreciation and Amortization Incentives

Amortization
------------

U.S. Networks $472 $(3) $(2) $ - $(2) $465

International Networks 249 (61) (3) - (7) 178

Education 4 - - - - 4

Corporate and Eliminations (72) (14) - (12) - (98)
--- --- --- --- --- ---

Total $653 $(78) $(5) $(12) $(9) $549
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1) For the three months ended June 30, 2014, amount represents a gain on disposition of $31 million and restructuring charges of $5 million. For the three months ended June 30, 2013, amount represents restructuring charges of $9 million.




DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA

RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME BEFORE

DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION

(unaudited; in millions)


Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
------------------------------

Adjusted Depreciation Amortization of Mark-to-Market Other (1) Operating
Operating and Deferred Equity-Based Income

Income Before Amortization Launch Compensation

Depreciation Incentives

and

Amortization
------------

U.S. Networks $849 $(6) $ - $ - $30 $873

International Networks 518 (120) (4) - (3) 391

Education 12 (3) - - (2) 7

Corporate and Eliminations (160) (29) - (6) (2) (197)
---- --- --- --- ---

Total $1,219 $(158) $(4) $(6) $23 $1,074
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
------------------------------

Adjusted Depreciation Amortization of Mark-to-Market Other (1) Operating
Operating and Deferred Equity-Based Income

Income Before Amortization Launch Compensation

Depreciation Incentives

and

Amortization
------------

U.S. Networks $849 $(6) $(4) $ - $(3) $836

International Networks 436 (76) (6) - (7) 347

Education 11 (1) - - - 10

Corporate and Eliminations (143) (27) - (58) - (228)
---- --- --- --- ---

Total $1,153 $(110) $(10) $(58) $(10) $965
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(1) For the six months ended June 30, 2014, amount represents a gain on disposition of $31 million and restructuring charges of $8 million. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, amount represents restructuring charges of $10 million.




DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA

RECONCILIATION OF NEWLY ACQUIRED BUSINESSES(1)

(unaudited; amounts in millions)


Three months ended June 30,

2014 2014 2013

International 2014 International International % Change

Networks As Newly Acquired Networks Ex- Networks

Reported Businesses Acquisitions As Reported
-------- ---------- ------------ -----------

Revenues:

Distribution $373 $29 $344 $314 10%

Advertising 397 18 $379 322 18%

Other 32 8 $24 16 50%
--- --- ---

Total Revenues $802 $55 $747 $652 15%
==== === ==== ==== ===

Adjusted OIBDA $297 $16 $281 $249 13%


Three months ended June 30,
---------------------------

2014 2013

Total Company 2014 2014 Total Total Company % Change

As Reported Newly Acquired Company Ex- As Reported
Acquisitions
Businesses
---

Revenues:

Distribution $692 $29 $663 $662 - %

Advertising 844 18 $826 749 10%

Other 74 8 $66 56 18%

Total Revenues $1,610 $55 $1,555 $1,467 6%
====== === ====== ====== ===

Adjusted OIBDA $694 $16 $678 $653 4%



Six months ended June 30,

2014 2014 2013

International 2014 International International % Change
Networks As
Networks As Newly Acquired Networks Ex-
Acquisitions Reported
Reported Businesses
-------- ----------

Revenues:

Distribution $711 $75 $636 $589 8%

Advertising 713 146 $567 474 20%

Other 49 13 $36 33 9%
--- --- ---

Total Revenues $1,473 $234 $1,239 $1,096 13%
====== ==== ====== ====== ===

Adjusted OIBDA $518 $35 $483 $436 11%


Six months ended June 30,
-------------------------

2014 2013

Total Company 2014 2014 Total Company Ex- Total Company % Change
Acquisitions
As Reported Newly Acquired As Reported

Businesses
---

Revenues:

Distribution $1,349 $75 $1,274 $1,245 2%

Advertising 1,533 146 $1,387 1,257 10%

Other 139 13 $126 121 4%
---

Total Revenues $3,021 $234 $2,787 $2,623 6%
====== ==== ====== ====== ===

Adjusted OIBDA $1,219 $35 $1,184 $1,153 3%


(1) For the three months ended June 30, 2014 newly acquired businesses include Eurosport International, in which Discovery took a controlling stake in May 2014, and for the six months ended June 30, 2014 newly acquired businesses include Eurosport
International and first quarter results from SBS Nordic, which Discovery acquired in April 2013. This reconciliation does not take into account other one-time items such as foreign exchange and licensing revenues.




DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA

SELECTED FINANCIAL DETAIL

(unaudited; in millions)


CALCULATION OF FREE CASH FLOW


Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
--------------------------- -------------------------

2014 2013 Change 2014 2013 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------

Cash provided by operating activities $232 $339 $(107) $473 $470 $3

Purchases of property and equipment (30) (28) (2) (58) (54) (4)
--- --- --- --- --- ---

Free cash flow $202 $311 $(109) $415 $416 $(1)
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RECONCILIATION OF 2014 OUTLOOK TO GAAP MEASURES


Full Year 2014
--------------

Adjusted net income
available to Discovery
Communications, Inc.
stockholders $1,340 To $1,400

Less Amortization of
acquisition-related
intangible assets, net
of tax 115 To 125
--- ---

Net income available to
Discovery
Communications, Inc.
stockholders 1,225 To 1,275

Interest expense, net 340 To 330

Depreciation and
amortization 355 To 345

Other expense, including
amortization of deferred earnings (losses) in dividends to preferred
launch incentives, mark- unconsolidated interests
to-market equity-based affiliates, unrealized
compensation, asset and realized gains
impairment, exit and (losses) from
restructuring costs, derivatives, income tax
gains (losses) on expense, net loss
business disposition, (income) attributable to
gains (losses) on sale noncontrolling
of securities, equity 565 To 575

Adjusted OIBDA $2,600 To $2,650
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NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. STOCKHOLDERS


Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
--------------------------- -------------------------

2014 2013 2014 2013
---- ---- ---- ----

Net Income $384 $300 $615 $531

Net income attributable
to noncontrolling
interests (2) - (2) -

Net income attributable
to redeemable
noncontrolling interests (3) - (4) -
--- --- --- ---

Net income available to
Discovery
Communications, Inc. 379 300 609 531

Redeemable noncontrolling
interest adjustments to
redemption value (2) (3) (1) (1)

Stock dividends to
preferred interests (1) - (1) -
--- --- --- ---

Net income available to
Discovery
Communications, Inc.
stockholders $376 $297 $607 $530
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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA

SELECTED FINANCIAL DETAIL

(unaudited; in millions)


CALCULATION OF ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND ADJUSTED NET EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE


Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
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2014 2013 Change 2014 2013 Change
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Net Income available to Discovery
Communications, Inc. $379 $300 $79 $609 $531 $78

Amortization of acquisition-
related intangible assets, net of
tax 26 33 (7) 60 34 26
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Adjusted Net Income $405 $333 $72 $669 $565 $104
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Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
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2014 2013 Change 2014 2013 Change
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Diluted earnings per share
available to Discovery
Communications, Inc. stockholders $1.09 $0.82 $0.27 $1.74 $1.45 $0.29

Amortization of acquisition-
related intangible assets, net of
tax 0.07 0.09 (0.02) 0.17 0.09 0.08

Adjusted earnings per diluted
share $1.16 $0.91 $0.25 $1.91 $1.54 $0.37
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Last Twelve Months Ended June 30,

2014 2013 Change
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Diluted earnings per share
available to Discovery
Communications, Inc. stockholders $3.26 $2.60 $0.66

Amortization of acquisition-
related intangible assets, net of
tax 0.36 0.09 0.27
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Adjusted earnings per diluted
share $3.62 $2.69 $0.93
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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA

SELECTED FINANCIAL DETAIL

(unaudited; in millions)


BORROWINGS

June 30, 2014
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3.70% Senior Notes, semi-annual
interest, due June 2015 $850

5.625% Senior Notes, semi-annual
interest, due August 2019 500

5.05% Senior Notes, semi-annual
interest, due June 2020 1,300

4.375% Senior Notes, semi-annual
interest, due June 2021 650

2.375% Senior Notes, euro
denominated, annual interest, due
March 2022 409

3.30% Senior Notes, semi-annual
interest, due May 2022 500

3.25% Senior Notes, semi-annual
interest, due April 2023 350

6.35% Senior Notes, semi-annual
interest, due June 2040 850

4.95% Senior Notes, semi-annual
interest, due May 2042 500

4.875% Senior Notes, semi-annual
interest, due April 2043 850

Capital lease obligations 171

Commercial paper 162

Total debt 7,092

Unamortized discount (18)
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Debt, net 7,074

Current portion of debt (1,029)
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Noncurrent portion of debt $6,045
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EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION

June 30, 2014
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Total Units Weighted Vested Units Weighted

Long-Term Outstanding Average Outstanding Average

Incentive Plans (in millions) Grant Price (in millions) Grant Price
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Unit Awards 0.6 $41.17 - $-

Stock Appreciation Rights 6.0 74.74 - -

Stock Options 7.9 42.57 5.8 32.87

Performance-based
Restricted Stock Units 2.3 64.20 0.5 35.29

Service-based Restricted
Stock Units 0.9 68.04 - -
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Total Equity-based
Compensation Plans 17.7 $57.53 6.3 $33.06
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SHARE COUNT ROLL FORWARD Common Preferred Total
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(Basic shares, in
millions)

Total shares outstanding
as of December 31, 2013 234.30 114.50 348.80

Shares repurchased (10.13) - (10.13)

Shares issued - equity-
based compensation 0.99 - 0.99

Preferred stock dividend - 0.05 0.05
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Total shares outstanding
as of June 30, 2014 225.16 114.55 339.71


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CONTACT: Corporate Communications, Catherine Frymark, (240) 662-2934, catherine_frymark@discovery.com; Investor Relations, Craig Felenstein, (212) 548-5109, craig_felenstein@discovery.com

Web Site: http://discoverycommunications.com


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