Corus Entertainment Announces Fiscal 2015 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results

Corus Entertainment Announces Fiscal 2015 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results


-- Record free cash flow of $201.2 million, up 15% for the fiscal year
-- Consolidated revenues down 4% for the quarter and down 2% for the fiscal
year
-- Consolidated segment profit down 5% for the quarter and down 4% for the
fiscal year
-- Net earnings attributable to shareholders of $17.8 million for the
quarter and loss of $25.2 million for the fiscal year
-- Adjusted basic earnings per share of $0.28 per share for the quarter and
$1.57 for the fiscal year
-- Consolidated segment profit margins of 34% for the fiscal year


TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2015 /CNW/ - Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) announced its fourth quarter and year-end financial results today.

"We were very pleased to deliver record-breaking free cash flow and maintain our margins this year, despite soft advertising revenues," said Doug Murphy, President and Chief Executive Officer, Corus Entertainment. "This is an exciting time for us. Our newly appointed Executive Leadership Team is fully focused on the successful execution of our strategic priorities, which are driving our transformation from a traditional broadcaster to an integrated media and content business. Though we are still in the early stages, we are confident that we have the right strategies in place and pleased with our progress to-date. The optimization of our premium portfolio of Kids brands, with the successful launch of Disney Channel (Canada) and rollout of our suite of innovative TV Everywhere apps, represents the first in a series of strategic steps we are taking to return the Company to growth."






Financial Highlights
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Three months ended Year ended

August 31, August 31,

(unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars except per share amounts) 2015 2014 2015 2014
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Revenues

Television 154,338 159,809 653,770 660,424

Radio 39,261 41,748 161,545 172,592
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193,599 201,557 815,315 833,016
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Segment profit(1)

Television 52,575 57,036 260,129 273,273

Radio 8,503 9,502 37,007 45,487

Corporate (5,585) (8,189) (19,949) (29,122)
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55,493 58,349 277,187 289,638
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Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders 17,835 23,727 (25,154) 150,408

Adjusted net income attributable to shareholders(1) (2) 23,967 26,785 135,922 150,344
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Basic earnings (loss) per share $0.21 $0.28 $(0.29) $1.77

Adjusted basic earnings per share(1) (2) $0.28 $0.31 $1.57 $1.77

Diluted earnings (loss) per share $0.21 $0.28 $(0.29) $1.76
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Free cash flow(1) 45,170 (7,164) 201,213 175,276
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(1) Adjusted net income (loss)
attributable to shareholders,
adjusted basic earnings per share,
segment profit, and free cash flow
do not have standardized meanings
prescribed by IFRS. The Company
reports on segment profit and free
cash flow because they are key
measures used to evaluate
performance. For definitions and
explanations, see discussion under
the Key Performance Indicators
section of the 2015 Report to
Shareholders

(2) For the three months ended August 31,
2015, excludes business acquisition,
integration and restructuring
charges of $8.3 million ($0.07 per
share). For the year ended August
31, 2015, excludes radio broadcast
license and goodwill impairment
charges of $130.0 million ($1.44 per
share), intangible impairment
charges of $51.8 million ($0.44 per
share), business acquisition,
integration and restructuring
charges of $19.0 million ($0.15 per
share), offset by a gain on
distribution of investment of $17.0
million ($0.17 per share). For the
three months ended August 31, 2014,
excludes business acquisition,
integration and restructuring costs
of $5.6 million ($0.04 per share)
and investment impairment recovery
of $1.0 million ($0.01 per share).
For the year ended August 31, 2014,
excludes the impact of a $127.9
million ($1.51 per share) gain on
remeasurement to fair value of the
Company's 50% interest in TELETOON
which was held prior to
consolidation on September 1, 2013,
radio broadcast license and goodwill
impairment charges of $83.0 million
($0.92 per share), capital asset
impairment charges of $1.2 million
($0.01 per share), business
acquisition, integration and
restructuring costs of $46.8 million
($0.51 per share), an increase in
the purchase price obligation of
$3.3 million ($0.04 per share), and
investment impairment related
charges of $2.3 million ($0.03 per
share).


Consolidated Results from Operations

Consolidated revenues for the three months ended August 31, 2015 were $193.6 million, down 4% from $201.6 million last year. Consolidated segment profit was $55.5 million, down 5% from $58.3 million last year. Net income attributable to shareholders for the quarter was $17.8 million ($0.21 per share basic and diluted), compared to $23.7 million ($0.28 per share basic and diluted) last year. Net income attributable to shareholders for the fourth quarter includes business acquisition, integration and restructuring costs of $8.3 million ($0.07 per share). Removing the impact of this item results in an adjusted net income attributable to shareholders of $24.0 million ($0.28 per share) in the quarter. Net income attributable to shareholders for the prior year quarter includes business acquisition, integration and restructuring costs of $5.6 million ($0.04 per share) and an investment impairment recovery of $1.0 million ($0.01 per share). Removing the impact of these items results in an adjusted net income attributable to shareholders of $26.8 million ($0.31 per share basic) for the prior year quarter.

Consolidated revenues for the year ended August 31, 2015 were $815.3 million, down 2% from $833.0 million last year. Consolidated segment profit was $277.2 million, down 4% from $289.6 million last year. Net loss attributable to shareholders for the year ended August 31, 2015 was $25.2 million ($0.29 loss per share basic and diluted) compared to net income attributable to shareholders of $150.4 million ($1.77 per share basic and $1.76 per share diluted) last year. Net loss attributable to shareholders for the year ended August 31, 2015 includes Radio broadcast license and goodwill impairment charges of $130.0 million ($1.44 per share), intangible impairment charges of $51.8 million ($0.44 per share), and business acquisition, integration and restructuring costs of $19.0 million ($0.15 per share), offset by a gain on disposition of investment of $17.0 million ($0.17 per share). Removing the impact of these items results in an adjusted net income attributable to shareholders of $135.9 million ($1.57 per share) for the fiscal year. Net income attributable to shareholders for the year ended August 31, 2014 includes a non-cash gain of $127.9 million ($1.51 per share) resulting from the remeasurement to fair value of the Company's 50% interest in TELETOON which was held prior to consolidation on September 1, 2013, radio broadcast license and goodwill impairment charges of $83.0 million ($0.92 per share), capital asset impairment charges of $1.2 million ($0.01 per share), business acquisition, integration and restructuring costs of $46.8 million ($0.51 per share), an increase in the purchase price obligation of $3.3 million ($0.04 per share) and investment impairment related charges of $2.3 million ($0.03 per share). Removing the impact of these items results in an adjusted net income attributable to shareholders of $150.3 million ($1.77 per share) for the prior year.

Operational Results - Highlights

Television


-- Specialty advertising revenues decreased 10% in Q4 2015 and 6% for the
year
-- Subscriber revenues decreased 1% in Q4 2015, but increased 2% for the
year
-- Merchandising, distribution and other revenues increased 1% in Q4 2015
and 7% for the year
-- Segment profit((1)) decreased 8% in Q4 2015 and 5% for the year
-- Segment profit margin((1)) of 34% in Q4 2015 and 40% for the year
Radio


-- Segment revenues decreased 6% in both Q4 2015 and for the year
-- Segment profit((1)) decreased 11% in Q4 2015 and 19% for the year
-- Segment profit margin((1)) of 22% in Q4 2015 and 23% for the year
Corporate


-- Free cash flow((1)) of $201.2 million for the year exceeding guidance of
$180.0 million
-- Debt repayment of $75.0 million during the year
-- Net debt to segment profit ratio reduced to 2.8 times


(1) Free cash flow, segment profit and
segment profit margin do not have
standardized meanings prescribed
by IFRS. The Company reports on
free cash flow, segment profit and
segment profit margin because they
are key measures used to evaluate
performance. For definitions and
explanations, see discussion under
the Key Performance Indicators
section of the 2015 Report to
Shareholders.


Corus Entertainment Inc. reports in Canadian dollars.

The unaudited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the three months and year ended August 31, 2015 and Management's Discussion and Analysis are available on the Company's website at www.corusent.com in the Investor Relations section.

A conference call with Corus senior management is scheduled for October 22, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. ET. While this call is directed at analysts and investors, members of the media are welcome to listen in. The dial-in number for the conference call for local and international callers is 1.416.981.9080 and for North America is 1.800.697.8232. Power Point slides for the call will be posted 15 minutes prior to the start of the call and can be found on the Corus Entertainment website at www.corusent.com in the Investor Relations section.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release includes the non-GAAP financial measures of adjusted net income, adjusted basic earnings per share and free cash flow that are not in accordance with, nor an alternate to, generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. In addition, these non-GAAP measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles.

Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. They are limited in value because they exclude charges that have a material effect on the Company's reported results and, therefore, should not be relied upon as the sole financial measures to evaluate the Company's financial results. The non-GAAP financial measures are meant to supplement, and to be viewed in conjunction with, GAAP financial results. A reconciliation of the Company's non-GAAP measures is included in the Company's most recent Report to Shareholders which is available on Corus' website at www.corusent.com as well as on SEDAR.

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking information and should be read subject to the following cautionary language:

To the extent any statements made in this report contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking statements and may be forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, our objectives, goals, strategies, intentions, plans, estimates and outlook, including advertising, distribution, merchandise and subscription revenues, operating costs and tariffs, taxes and fees, and can generally be identified by the use of the words such as "believe", "anticipate", "expect", "intend", "plan", "will", "may" and other similar expressions. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. Although Corus believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Certain material factors or assumptions are applied in making forward-looking statements, including without limitation factors and assumptions regarding advertising, distribution, merchandise and subscription revenues, operating costs and tariffs, taxes and fees and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these expectations include, among other things: our ability to attract and retain advertising revenues; audience acceptance of our television programs and cable networks; our ability to recoup production costs, the availability of tax credits and the existence of co-production treaties; our ability to compete in any of the industries in which we do business; the opportunities (or lack thereof) that may be presented to and pursued by us; conditions in the entertainment, information and communications industries and technological developments therein; changes in laws or regulations or the interpretation or application of those laws and regulations; our ability to integrate and realize anticipated benefits from our acquisitions and to effectively manage our growth; our ability to successfully defend ourselves against litigation matters arising out of the ordinary course of business; and changes in accounting standards. Additional information about these factors and about the material assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements may be found in our Annual Information Form. Corus cautions that the foregoing list of important factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive. When relying on our forward-looking statements to make decisions with respect to Corus, investors and other should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, we disclaim any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, events or circumstances that arise after the date thereof or otherwise.

About Corus Entertainment Inc.

Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based integrated media and content company that creates, broadcasts, licenses and delivers content across a variety of platforms for audiences around the world. The company's portfolio of multimedia offerings encompasses specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, television broadcasting, children's book publishing, children's animation, animation software, and technology and media services. Corus' 30 television brands include ABC Spark, Cartoon Network (Canada), CMT (Canada), Disney Channel (Canada), HBO Canada, Movie Central, Nickelodeon (Canada), OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network (Canada), Telelatino, TELETOON, Treehouse, W Network, YTV, Historia, La chaîne Disney, Séries+ and TÉLÉTOON. Its 39 radio brands include CKNW AM 980, Rock 101, Country 105, 630 CHED, Fresh Radio, JUMP! 106.9, Q107 and 102.1 the Edge. The company also owns Nelvana, an internationally renowned animation production company, Kids Can Press, Toon Boom and Quay Media Services. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CJR.B). Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.







CORUS ENTERTAINMENT INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION


As at August 31, As at August 31,

(unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars) 2015 2014
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ASSETS

Current

Cash and cash equivalents 37,422 11,585

Accounts receivable 164,600 183,009

Income taxes recoverable 12,439 9,768

Prepaid expenses and other 13,855 13,032
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Total current assets 228,316 217,394
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Tax credits receivable 25,958 29,044

Intangibles, investments and other assets 60,589 47,630

Property, plant and equipment 139,140 143,618

Program and film rights 315,899 330,437

Film investments 36,549 63,455

Broadcast licenses 956,984 979,984

Goodwill 827,859 934,859

Deferred tax assets 40,815 38,161
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2,632,109 2,784,582
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 210,971 170,411

Current portion of long-term debt 150,000 -

Provisions 8,930 5,314
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Total current liabilities 369,901 175,725
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Long-term debt 651,002 874,251

Other long-term liabilities 138,833 171,793

Deferred tax liabilities 252,462 252,687
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Total liabilities 1,412,198 1,474,456
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Share capital 994,571 967,330

Contributed surplus 9,471 8,385

Retained earnings 191,182 313,361

Accumulated other comprehensive income 7,353 3,767
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Total equity attributable to shareholders 1,202,577 1,292,843

Equity attributable to non-controlling interest 17,334 17,283
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Total shareholders' equity 1,219,911 1,310,126
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2,632,109 2,784,582
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CORUS ENTERTAINMENT INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME


Three months ended Year ended

August 31, August 31,

(unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars except per share amounts) 2015 2014 2015 2014
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Revenues 193,599 201,557 815,315 833,016

Direct cost of sales, general and administrative expenses 138,106 143,208 538,128 543,378

Depreciation and amortization 6,138 5,415 24,057 24,068

Interest expense 12,369 12,993 50,936 48,320

Broadcast license and goodwill impairment - - 130,000 83,000

Intangible impairment - - 51,786 -

Business acquisition, integration and restructuring costs 8,337 5,576 19,032 46,792

Gain on acquisition - - - (127,884)

Other (income) expense, net 2,574 (1,476) (10,117) 5,740
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Income before income taxes 26,075 35,841 11,493 209,602

Income tax expense 6,031 10,208 30,993 53,433


Net income (loss) for the period 20,044 25,633 (19,500) 156,169
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Net income (loss) attributable to:

Shareholders 17,835 23,727 (25,154) 150,408

Non-controlling interest 2,209 1,906 5,654 5,761
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20,044 25,633 (19,500) 156,169
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Earnings (loss) per share attributable to shareholders:

Basic $0.21 $0.28 $(0.29) $1.77

Diluted $0.21 $0.28 $(0.29) $1.76
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Net income (loss) for the period 20,044 25,633 (19,500) 156,169

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to income:

Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment 1,148 100 4,158 1,720

Unrealized change in fair value of available-for-sale investments (115) (8) (306) 446

Unrealized change in fair value of cash flow hedges (3) 57 (266) (52)

Actuarial (loss) gain on employee future benefits 686 (2,188) 686 (2,188)
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1,716 (2,039) 4,272 (74)
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Comprehensive income (loss) for the period 21,760 23,594 (15,228) 156,095
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Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:

Shareholders 19,551 21,688 (20,882) 150,334

Non-controlling interest 2,209 1,906 5,654 5,761
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21,760 23,594 (15,228) 156,095
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CORUS ENTERTAINMENT INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY


(unaudited -in
thousands of Canadian
dollars) Share Contributed Retained Accumulated Total equity Non- Total
capital surplus earnings other attributable controlling equity
comprehensive to interest
income (loss) shareholders
--- ------------ ------------


At August 31, 2014 967,330 8,385 313,361 3,767 1,292,843 17,283 1,310,126

Comprehensive income
(loss) - - (25,154) 4,272 (20,882) 5,654 (15,228)

Actuarial loss
transfer - - 686 (686) - - -

Dividends declared - - (97,711) - (97,711) (5,603) (103,314)

Issuance of shares
under stock option
plan 6,741 (1,090) - - 5,651 - 5,651

Issuance of shares
under dividend
reinvestment plan 20,500 - - - 20,500 - 20,500

Share-based
compensation expense - 2,176 - - 2,176 - 2,176
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At August 31, 2015 994,571 9,471 191,182 7,353 1,202,577 17,334 1,219,911
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(unaudited -in
thousands of Canadian
dollars) Share Contributed Retained Accumulated Total equity Non- Total
capital surplus earnings other attributable controlling equity
comprehensive to interest
income (loss) shareholders
--- ------------ ------------


At August 31, 2013 937,183 7,221 256,517 1,653 1,202,574 18,259 1,220,833

Comprehensive income
(loss) - - 150,408 (74) 150,334 5,761 156,095

Actuarial gain
transfer - - (2,188) 2,188 - - -

Dividends declared - - (91,376) - (91,376) (6,737) (98,113)

Issuance of shares
under stock option
plan 5,465 (862) - - 4,603 - 4,603

Issuance of shares
under dividend
reinvestment plan 24,682 - - - 24,682 - 24,682

Share-based
compensation expense - 2,026 - - 2,026 - 2,026
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At August 31, 2014 967,330 8,385 313,361 3,767 1,292,843 17,283 1,310,126
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CORUS ENTERTAINMENT INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS


Three months ended Year ended

August 31, August 31,

(unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars) 2015 2014 2015 2014
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net income (loss) for the period 20,044 25,633 (19,500) 156,169

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by operating activities

Depreciation and amortization 6,138 5,415 24,057 24,068

Broadcast license and goodwill impairment - - 130,000 83,000

Intangible asset impairment - - 51,786 -

Amortization of program and film rights 51,676 53,871 213,457 207,639

Amortization of film investments 9,441 6,552 27,851 19,808

Deferred income taxes 751 1,254 (2,970) 5,638

Increase in purchase price obligation - - - 3,336

Share-based compensation expense 334 537 2,176 2,026

Imputed interest 3,567 3,713 14,620 14,698

Tangible benefit obligation - - - 31,916

Gain on disposition of investment - - (16,964) -

Gain on acquisition - - - (127,884)

Other 1,795 502 5,360 2,402

Net change in non-cash working capital balances related to operations 29,980 19,632 18,183 22,945

Payment of program and film rights (67,539) (121,282) (202,728) (225,935)

Net additions to film investments (252) 7,416 (34,965) (25,349)
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Cash provided by operating activities 55,935 3,243 210,363 194,477
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Additions to property, plant and equipment (3,976) (4,261) (16,671) (11,976)

Business combinations - (687) - (497,393)

Proceeds from disposition of investment - - 18,490 -

Net cash flows for intangibles, investments and other assets (4,274) (4,098) (24,829) (11,493)

Other (2,515) (5,061) (5,905) (5,384)
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Cash used in investing activities (10,765) (14,107) (28,915) (526,246)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Increase (decrease) in bank loans (29,807) 142 (74,670) 333,243

Financing fees - - (750) (587)

Issuance of shares under stock option plan - 3,144 5,651 4,603

Dividends paid (20,227) (17,158) (76,228) (65,474)

Dividends paid to non-controlling interest (1,050) (736) (5,603) (6,737)

Other (512) (1,179) (4,011) (2,960)
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Cash provided by (used in) financing activities (51,596) (15,787) (155,611) 262,088
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents during the period (6,426) (26,651) 25,837 (69,681)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period 43,848 38,236 11,585 81,266
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period 37,422 11,585 37,422 11,585
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CORUS ENTERTAINMENT INC.

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION


(unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars)


Three months ended August 31, 2015

Television Radio Corporate Consolidated
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Revenues 154,338 39,261 - 193,599

Direct cost of sales, general and administrative expenses 101,763 30,758 5,585 138,106
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Segment profit (loss)(1) 52,575 8,503 (5,585) 55,493

Depreciation and amortization 6,138

Interest expense 12,369

Business acquisition, integration and restructuring costs 8,337

Other expense (income), net 2,574
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Income before income taxes 26,075
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Three months ended August 31, 2014

Television Radio Corporate Consolidated
---------- ----- --------- ------------

Revenues 159,809 41,748 - 201,557

Direct cost of sales, general and administrative expenses 102,773 32,246 8,189 143,208
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Segment profit (loss)(1) 57,036 9,502 (8,189) 58,349

Depreciation and amortization 5,415

Interest expense 12,993

Business acquisition, integration and restructuring costs 5,576

Other expense (income), net (1,476)
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Income before income taxes 35,841
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Year ended August 31, 2015

Television Radio Corporate Consolidated
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Revenues 653,770 161,545 - 815,315

Direct cost of sales, general and administrative expenses 393,641 124,538 19,949 538,128
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Segment profit (loss) (1) 260,129 37,007 (19,949) 277,187

Depreciation and amortization 24,057

Interest expense 50,936

Broadcast license and goodwill impairment 130,000

Intangible asset impairment 51,786

Business acquisition, integration and restructuring costs 19,032

Other expense (income), net (10,117)
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Income before income taxes 11,493
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(1) Segment profit does not have a
standardized meaning prescribed
by IFRS. For definitions and
explanations, see
discussion under the Key
Performance Indicators section
of the 2015 Report to
Shareholders


Year ended August 31, 2014

Television Radio Corporate Consolidated
---------- ----- --------- ------------

Revenues 660,424 172,592 - 833,016

Direct cost of sales, general and administrative expenses 387,151 127,105 29,122 543,378
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Segment profit (loss) (1) 273,273 45,487 (29,122) 289,638

Depreciation and amortization 24,068

Interest expense 48,320

Broadcast license and goodwill impairment 83,000

Gain on acquisition (127,884)

Business acquisition, integration and restructuring costs 46,792

Other expense (income), net 5,740
--------------------------- -----

Income before income taxes 209,602
========================== =======



(1) Segment
profit does
not have a
standardized
meaning
prescribed
by IFRS. For
definitions
and
explanations,
see
discussion
under the
Key
Performance
Indicators
section of
the 2015
Report to
Shareholders





Revenues by type

Three months ended Year ended

August 31, August 31,

2015 2014 2015 2014
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Advertising 78,052 85,063 377,375 404,344

Subscriber fees 85,379 86,075 340,320 335,274

Merchandising, distribution and other 30,168 30,419 97,620 93,398
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193,599 201,557 815,315 833,016
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SOURCE Corus Entertainment Inc.

Corus Entertainment Inc.

CONTACT: Doug Murphy, President and Chief Executive Officer, Corus Entertainment Inc., 416.479.6649; Tom Peddie, FCPA, FCA, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Corus Entertainment Inc., 416.479.6080; Sally Tindal, Vice President, Communications, Corus Entertainment Inc., 416.479.6107

Web Site: www.corusent.com


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