Attached files

file filename
8-K - FORM 8-K - Viacom Inc.d8k.htm
 

Exhibit 99

LOGO   

VIACOM REPORTS FULL-YEAR AND FOURTH QUARTER 2009 RESULTS

 

   

Adjusted Operating Income Grew 24% in the Fourth Quarter with Gains in Filmed Entertainment and Media Networks

 

   

Adjusted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations and Adjusted Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations Both Rose 43% in Fourth Quarter

New York, New York, February 11, 2010 – Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B) today reported strong double-digit growth in its fourth quarter 2009 adjusted operating income, adjusted net earnings from continuing operations and adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS), reflecting an outstanding performance in its Filmed Entertainment segment and solid growth in Media Networks.

2009 Results

 

 

 

        Quarter Ended
December 31,
        B/(W)       Year Ended
December 31,
        B/(W)
    (in millions, except per share amounts)             2009                2008               2009 vs. 2008               2009                2008                 2009 vs. 2008
                             
    Revenues   $    4,098     4,243       (3%)   $     13,619      14,625       (7%)        
    Operating income      1,092        475       N/M         2,904        2,523       15%        
    Adjusted operating income(1)      1,152        929       24%         2,997        2,977       1%        

    Net earnings from continuing operations

    attributable to Viacom

        694        172       N/M       1,591        1,233       29%        

    Adjusted net earnings from continuing

    operations attributable to Viacom(1)

        663        464       43%       1,559        1,491       5%        
    Diluted EPS from continuing operations        1.14       0.28       N/M          2.62          1.97       33%        

    Adjusted diluted EPS from continuing

    operations(1)

  $      1.09       0.76       43%   $     2.56          2.38       8%        

 

 

N/M = Not Meaningful

(1)Adjusted measures referenced in this release are detailed in the Supplemental Disclosures at the end of this release.

Revenues in the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009 declined 3% to $4.1 billion with lower results in Media Networks and Filmed Entertainment. Adjusted operating income of $1.15 billion was up 24% over the fourth quarter 2008 results, reflecting a significant increase in profitability in the Filmed Entertainment segment and cost containment measures across the Company. Adjusted net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Viacom increased 43% to $663 million and adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations were $1.09, up 43% over the fourth quarter 2008 results.

Revenues for the full year 2009 decreased 7% to $13.62 billion as growth in affiliate revenues was offset by decreases in feature film, ancillary and advertising revenues. The 1% gain in adjusted operating income of $3.0 billion for the year was driven by a $148 million increase in the Filmed Entertainment segment. Adjusted net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Viacom grew 5% to $1.56 billion and adjusted diluted earnings per share were $2.56, an 8% increase over the prior year’s adjusted results of $2.38 per share.

Sumner M. Redstone, Executive Chairman of Viacom, said, “Viacom’s results over the past year have been extraordinary and illustrate the value of a well planned strategy and execution. Despite the economic challenges, we performed extremely well across our media networks and motion picture operations. As a result of the quality of our operations and wealth of creative talent throughout the Company, we are well positioned for success not only today but long into the future.”


Philippe Dauman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Viacom, said, “Our disciplined and content-focused strategy helped Viacom close out the year with a stronger balance sheet, a streamlined cost structure and a reinvigorated creative mandate across the company. Despite a global recession that impacted all aspects of our business, the multiple revenue streams of our cable networks helped temper the impact of an industry-wide downturn in advertising and retail, and also allowed us to continue to invest in new programming to build our brands. The resurgence of BET and MTV’s recent ratings gains are strong examples of the relevance our brands have with their target audiences.

“Paramount Pictures significantly boosted its profitability in 2009 as the studio’s strategy of producing a smaller slate of films, anchored by franchises, began to pick up momentum. We also were pleased to see renewed consumer demand for our new DVD and Blu-ray releases in the fourth quarter. Looking ahead, Paramount has built a very strong slate for 2010, kicking off next week with the release of Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island.”

Revenues

 

 

  Revenues       Quarter Ended
   December 31,
        B/(W)        Year Ended
December 31,
        B/(W)
  (in millions)            2009            2008           2009 vs. 2008          2009        2008           2009 vs. 2008  
                

  Media Networks

       $   2,333        $       2,475            (6%)   $    8,288        $    8,756            (5%)

  Filmed Entertainment

     1,791          1,807            (1%)      5,482           6,033            (9%)

  Eliminations

     (26)         (39)           N/M      (151)          (164)           N/M
                                      

  Total revenues

   $   4,098        $   4,243            (3%)   $        13,619        $        14,625            (7%)
                                      

 

 

N/M = Not Meaningful

Fourth Quarter 2009 revenues of $4.1 billion declined 3% from $4.24 billion in fourth quarter 2008. Media Networks revenues of $2.33 billion, a 6% decrease from the prior year’s fourth quarter results, reflect a 37% decline in ancillary revenues to $290 million. This was driven primarily by lower sales of Rock Band bundles. Worldwide advertising revenues declined 3% in the quarter to $1.30 billion with domestic advertising revenues down 4%. Worldwide affiliate revenues grew 11% to $741 million. Filmed Entertainment revenues declined 1% to $1.79 billion primarily due to a 73% year-over-year decrease in theatrical revenues to $93 million, which reflects a difficult comparison with the number and mix of films released in the fourth quarter of last year. Worldwide home entertainment revenues of $1.15 billion represent a 12% increase over the prior year’s fourth quarter results and reflect the strong performance of the DVD and Blu-ray releases of Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen, Star Trek and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. Worldwide television license fees grew 27% to $445 million.

Full Year 2009 revenues of $13.62 billion declined 7% from $14.63 billion in 2008. Media Networks revenues were down 5% to $8.29 billion due to lower ancillary and advertising revenues, which were partially offset by growth in affiliate fees. Worldwide affiliate revenues increased 11% to $2.90 billion in 2009. Lower year-over-year sales of Rock Band contributed to a 31% decline in worldwide ancillary revenues to $982 million. Worldwide advertising sales of $4.41 billion represent a 7% decrease versus the prior year, including a 6% decline in domestic advertising revenues, which reflects softness in the global advertising market. Filmed Entertainment revenues declined 9% to $5.48 billion for the year primarily due to lower theatrical and home entertainment revenues, which were partially offset by year-over-year growth in television revenues. A smaller slate of films was the primary driver of the 23% decrease in worldwide theatrical revenues of $1.32 billion. Worldwide home entertainment revenues were down 8% to $2.50 billion for the year reflecting fewer releases as well as continuing softness in the market. Higher pay TV fees helped fuel a 4% increase in television license fees to $1.38 billion.

 

2


Operating Income

 

 

 

    Operating Income (Loss)    Quarter Ended
December 31,
   B/(W)         Year Ended
December 31,
        B/(W)
    (in millions)         2009              2008             2009 vs. 2008                 2009              2008                  2009 vs. 2008    
                 

    Media Networks

       $    921         $    898         3%        $    3,010         $    3,118            (3%)

    Filmed Entertainment

      298            84         N/M           236            88            N/M

    Corporate

      (67)           (55)        (22%)           (248)           (231)           (7%)

    Eliminations

      —            2         N/M           (1)           2            N/M
                                        

    Total adjusted operating income

   $    1,152         $    929         24%        $    2,997         $    2,977            1%
                                        

    Adjustments(1)

      (60)                 (454)        N/M           (93)           (454)           N/M
                                        

    Total operating income

   $        1,092         $    475         N/M        $        2,904         $        2,523            15%
                                        

 

 

N/M = Not Meaningful

(1)

Adjustments are detailed in the Supplemental Disclosures at the end of this release.

Fourth Quarter 2009 adjusted operating income increased 24% to $1.15 billion compared with $929 million in the prior year’s fourth quarter. This result was driven by a $214 million increase in profitability in the Filmed Entertainment segment, reflecting a higher year-over-year contribution from the fourth quarter domestic DVD and Blu-ray releases, the strong theatrical performance of Paranormal Activity and ongoing cost-saving initiatives. Media Networks operating income grew 3% to $921 million driven by higher affiliate revenues.

Full Year 2009 adjusted operating income grew 1% to $3.0 billion versus $2.98 billion in 2008, reflecting a significant increase in profitability in the Filmed Entertainment segment primarily fueled by the success of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Star Trek and Paranormal Activity as well as the benefit of restructuring and other cost-containment initiatives. Filmed Entertainment operating income grew from $88 million in 2008 to $236 million in 2009. Media Networks operating income declined 3% to $3.01 billion as a result of lower advertising revenues and Rock Band losses.

Fourth Quarter 2009 adjusted net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Viacom increased 43% to $663 million as compared with $464 million in the prior year’s fourth quarter. This growth reflects higher operating income, a favorable impact from foreign exchange fluctuations and lower interest expense. Fourth quarter adjusted diluted net EPS from continuing operations were $1.09, an increase of 43% over the fourth quarter 2008 adjusted diluted net EPS from continuing operations of $0.76.

Full Year 2009 adjusted net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Viacom increased 5% to $1.56 billion versus $1.49 billion, principally due to higher operating income. Full year 2009 adjusted diluted net EPS from continuing operations were $2.56 compared with $2.38 in 2008.

Debt

At December 31, 2009, total debt outstanding, including capital leases, decreased to $6.77 billion compared with $8.0 billion at December 31, 2008. In addition, the Company paid down the entire balance of its asset securitization program, which was $950 million at December 31, 2008. The Company’s cash balances decreased to $298 million at December 31, 2009 compared with $792 million at December 31, 2008.

About Viacom

Viacom, consisting of BET Networks, MTV Networks and Paramount Pictures, is the world’s leading entertainment content company. It engages audiences on television, motion picture and digital platforms through many of the world’s best known entertainment brands, including MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Nick Jr., COMEDY CENTRAL, Spike TV, TV Land, BET, Rock Band, AddictingGames, Atom, Neopets, Shockwave and Paramount Pictures. Viacom’s global reach includes approximately 170 channels and 430 media properties in more than 160 countries and territories.

 

3


For more information about Viacom and its businesses, visit www.viacom.com.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains both historical and forward-looking statements. All statements that are not statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current expectations concerning future results, objectives, plans and goals, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are difficult to predict and which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among others: the public acceptance of the Company’s programs, motion pictures and games on the various platforms on which they are distributed; economic conditions generally, and in advertising and retail markets in particular; competition for audiences and distribution; the impact of piracy; technological developments and their effect in the Company’s markets and on consumer behavior; fluctuations in the Company’s results due to the timing, mix and availability of the Company’s motion pictures and games; changes in the Federal communications laws and regulations; other domestic and global economic, business, competitive and/or regulatory factors affecting the Company’s businesses generally; and other factors described in the Company’s news releases and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K and reports on Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. The forward-looking statements included in this document are made only as of the date of this document, and the Company does not have any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

 

 

Contacts   
Press:    Investors:
Carl Folta    James Bombassei
Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications    Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
(212) 258-6352    (212) 258-6377
carl.folta@viacom.com    james.bombassei@viacom.com
Kelly McAndrew    Pamela Yi
Vice President, Corporate Communications    Director, Investor Relations

(212) 846-7455

kelly.mcandrew@viacom.com

  

(212) 846-7581

pamela.yi@viacom.com

 

4


VIACOM INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

     Quarter Ended
December 31,
        Year Ended
December 31,
(in millions, except earnings per share amounts)    2009    2008         2009    2008      

Revenues

   $   4,098     $   4,243        $   13,619     $ 14,625   

Expenses:

                 

Operating

     2,106       2,795          7,587       8,787   

Selling, general and administrative

     751       849          2,737       2,910   

Depreciation and amortization

     149       124          391       405   
                                 

Total expenses

     3,006       3,768          10,715       12,102   

Operating income

     1,092       475          2,904       2,523   

Interest expense, net

     (105)      (119)         (430)      (482)   

Equity in net losses of investee companies

     (20)      (26)         (77)      (74)   

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     —       —          (84)        

Other items, net

     10       (74)         (37)      (112)   
                                 

Earnings from continuing operations before provision for income taxes

     977       256          2,276       1,855   

Provision for income taxes

     (316)      (79)         (708)      (605)   
                                 

Net earnings from continuing operations

     661       177          1,568       1,250   

Discontinued operations, net of tax

                  20       18   
                                 

Net earnings (Viacom and noncontrolling interests)

     661       178          1,588       1,268   

Net losses (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest

     33       (5)         23       (17)   
                                 

Net earnings attributable to Viacom

   $ 694     $ 173        $ 1,611     $ 1,251   
                                 

Amounts attributable to Viacom:

                 

Net earnings from continuing operations

   $ 694     $ 172        $ 1,591     $ 1,233   

Discontinued operations, net of tax

                  20       18   
                                 

Net earnings attributable to Viacom

   $ 694     $ 173        $ 1,611     $ 1,251   
                                 

Basic earnings per share attributable to Viacom:

                 

Continuing operations

   $ 1.14     $ 0.28        $ 2.62     $ 1.97   

Discontinued operations

   $ —     $ —        $ 0.03     $ 0.03   

Net earnings per share of Viacom

   $ 1.14     $ 0.28        $ 2.65     $ 2.00   

Diluted earnings per share attributable to Viacom:

                 

Continuing operations

   $ 1.14     $ 0.28        $ 2.62     $ 1.97   

Discontinued operations

   $ —     $ —        $ 0.03     $ 0.03   

Net earnings per share of Viacom

   $ 1.14     $ 0.28        $ 2.65     $ 2.00   

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

                 

Basic

     607.4       611.2          607.1       624.7   

Diluted

     609.4       611.5          608.3       625.4   

 

 

 

5


VIACOM INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

 

     December 31,
2009
  December 31,
2008

(in millions, except par value)

    

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 298    $ 792 

Receivables, net (including retained interests in securitizations)

     2,881      2,271 

Inventory, net

     779      881 

Deferred tax assets, net

     147      203 

Prepaid and other assets

     325      355 
            

Total current assets

     4,430      4,502 

Property and equipment, net

     1,179      1,145 

Inventory, net

     3,731      4,133 

Goodwill

     11,401      11,470 

Intangibles, net

     570      674 

Other assets

     589      563 
            

Total assets

   $ 21,900    $ 22,487 
            

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 248    $ 574 

Accrued expenses

     1,169      1,304 

Participants’ share and residuals

     1,090      1,537 

Program rights obligations

     404      384 

Deferred revenue

     323      442 

Current portion of debt

     123      105 

Other liabilities

     394      496 
            

Total current liabilities

     3,751      4,842 

Noncurrent portion of debt

     6,650      7,897 

Participants’ share and residuals

     739      488 

Program rights obligations

     523      621 

Deferred tax liabilities, net

     89      12 

Other liabilities

     1,303      1,556 

Redeemable noncontrolling interest

     168      148 

Commitments and contingencies

    

Viacom stockholders’ equity:

    

Class A Common stock, par value $0.001, 375.0 authorized; 52.4 and 57.4 outstanding, respectively

        

Class B Common stock, par value $0.001, 5,000.0 authorized; 555.0 and 549.4 outstanding, respectively

        

Additional paid-in capital

     8,287      8,186 

Treasury stock, 151.5 common shares held in treasury

     (5,725)     (5,725)

Retained earnings

     6,106      4,496 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     35      (49)
            

Total Viacom stockholders’ equity

     8,704      6,909 

Noncontrolling interests

     (27)     14 
            

Total equity

     8,677      6,923 
            

Total liabilities and equity

   $ 21,900    $ 22,487 
            

 

 

6


VIACOM INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The following tables reconcile the Company’s results for the quarter and years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, to adjusted results that exclude the impact of restructuring and other charges, impairment charges, early extinguishment of debt and net discrete tax benefits. The Company uses adjusted operating income, adjusted net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Viacom and adjusted diluted EPS as applicable, among other measures, to evaluate the Company’s operating performance and for planning and forecasting of future periods. The Company believes that the adjusted results provide relevant and useful information for investors because they clarify the Company’s actual operating performance, make it easier to compare Viacom’s results with those of other companies and allow investors to review performance in the same way as the Company’s management. Since adjusted operating income, adjusted net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Viacom and adjusted diluted EPS are not measures of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, they should not be considered in isolation of or as a substitute for operating income net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Viacom and diluted EPS as indicators of operating performance and they may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.

Consolidated Results

 

 

     Quarter Ended
    (in millions, except per share amounts)    December 31, 2009
     Operating
Income
   Pre-tax
Earnings from
Continuing
Operations (1)
   Net Earnings
from Continuing
Operations
Attributable to
Viacom (2)
   Diluted EPS

    Reported results

   $1,092        $977            $694              $1.14      

    Adjustments:

           

    Asset Impairment(3)

   60        60            19              0.03      

    Discrete tax benefits(5)

   —        —            (50)             (0.08)     
                   

    Adjusted results

   $1,152        $1,037            $663              $1.09      
                   

 

 

 

 

     Year Ended
    (in millions, except per share amounts)    December 31, 2009
     Operating
Income
   Pre-tax
Earnings from
Continuing
Operations (1)
   Net Earnings
from Continuing
Operations
Attributable to
Viacom (2)
   Diluted EPS

    Reported results

   $2,904        $2,276            $1,591            $2.62      

    Adjustments:

           

    Restructuring and other charges(3)

   93        93            40            0.06      

    Extinguishment of debt(4)

   —        84            52            0.09      

    Discrete tax benefits(5)

   —        —            (124)          (0.21)    
                   

    Adjusted results

   $2,997        $2,453            $1,559           $2.56     
                   

 

 

 

7


VIACOM INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Consolidated Results, con’t.

 

 

 

     Quarter Ended
  (in millions, except per share amounts)   

December 31, 2008

    

Operating
Income

    

Pre-tax

  Earnings from  

Continuing
Operations (1)

    

Net Earnings
  from Continuing  
Operations
Attributable to
Viacom (2)

    

Diluted EPS

  Reported results

   $    475              $    256              $    172               $    0.28         

  Adjustments:

                 

  Discrete tax benefits(5)

   —              —              (9)              (0.01)        

  Restructuring and other charges(6)

   454              454              286               0.47         

  Impairment of investments(7)

   —              15              15               0.02         
                         

  Adjusted results

   $    929              $    725              $    464               $    0.76         
                         

 

 

 

 

 

     Year Ended
  (in millions, except per share amounts)   

December 31, 2008

    

Operating
Income

    

Pre-tax

  Earnings from  

Continuing
Operations (1)

    

Net Earnings
  from Continuing  
Operations
Attributable to
Viacom (2)

    

Diluted EPS

  Reported results

   $    2,523              $    1,855              $    1,233               $    1.97         

  Adjustments:

                 

  Discrete tax benefits(5)

   —              —              (55)              (0.09)        

  Restructuring and other charges(6)

   454              454              286               0.46         

  Impairment of investments(7)

   —              27              27               0.04         
                         

  Adjusted results

   $    2,977              $    2,336              $    1,491               $    2.38         
                         

 

 

 

  (1) Pre-tax earnings from continuing operations represent earnings before provision for income taxes.
  (2) The tax impact of adjustments has been calculated where appropriate using the applicable rates in effect for the period presented.
  (3) For the quarter ended December 31 2009, adjusted results exclude a $60 million non-cash impairment charge related to certain broadcast licenses held by a 32%-owned consolidated entity in the Media Networks segment. For the year ended December 31, 2009, adjusted results also exclude $33 million of severance charges attributable to the Media Networks and Filmed Entertainment segments, which occurred in the second quarter of 2009.
  (4) For the year ended December 31, 2009, adjusted results exclude an $84 million pre-tax loss on the early extinguishment of a portion of the Company’s 5.75% Senior Notes due 2011.
  (5) 2009 adjusted results exclude $50 million and $124 million of net discrete tax benefits for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2009, respectively. 2008 adjusted results exclude $9 million and $55 million of net discrete tax benefits for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2008, respectively. The majority of the discrete tax benefits were the result of effectively settled audits.
  (6) 2008 adjusted results exclude $454 million for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2008 of restructuring and other charges across all segments. The charge principally relates to programming abandonments, severance, the write-down of film inventory and other charges.
  (7) 2008 adjusted results exclude $15 million and $27 million, respectively, of pre-tax non-cash investment impairment charges for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2008.

 

8


VIACOM INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  Segment Operating Income (Loss)

   
  (in millions)  

Quarter Ended

December 31, 2009

   

Media

    Networks    

  

Filmed

    Entertainment    

  

    Corporate    

  

    Eliminations    

  

    Total Operating    

Income

  Reported results

  $    861      $      298      $    (67)        $      —      $      1,092  

  Adjustments:

             

Asset Impairment(1)

  60      —      —          —      60  
                       

  Adjusted results

  $      921      $      298      $      (67)        $      —      $      1,152  
                       
 
 
  (in millions)  

Year Ended

December 31, 2009

   

Media

    Networks    

  

Filmed

    Entertainment    

  

    Corporate    

  

    Eliminations    

  

    Total Operating    

Income

  Reported results

  $2,934      $219      $(248)          $(1)      $2,904  

  Adjustments:

             

Restructuring charges(1)

  76      17      —          —      93  
                       

  Adjusted results

  $3,010      $236      $(248)          $(1)      $2,997  
                       
 
 
  (in millions)  

Quarter Ended

December 31, 2008

   

Media

    Networks    

  

Filmed

    Entertainment    

  

    Corporate    

  

    Eliminations    

  

    Total Operating    

Income

  Reported results

  $    509      $      22      $    (58)        $    2      $    475  

  Adjustments:

             

Restructuring and
other charges
(2)

  389      62      3          —      454  
                       

  Adjusted results

  $      898      $      84      $      (55)        $    2      $    929  
                       
 
 
  (in millions)  

Year Ended

December 31, 2008

   

Media

    Networks    

  

Filmed

    Entertainment    

  

    Corporate    

  

    Eliminations    

  

    Total Operating    

Income

  Reported results

  $    2,729      $    26      $    (234)      $    2      $      2,523  

  Adjustments:

             

Restructuring and
other charges
(2)

  389      62      3        —      454  
                       

  Adjusted results

  $      3,118      $    88      $    (231)      $    2      $      2,977  
                       
 
  (1) For the quarter ended December 31, 2009, adjusted operating income excludes a $60 million non-cash impairment charge related to certain broadcast licenses held by a 32%-owned consolidated entity in the Media Networks segment. For the year ended December 31, 2009, adjusted operating income also excludes $33 million of severance expenses attributable to the Media Networks and Filmed Entertainment segments, which occurred in the second quarter of 2009.
  (2) 2008 adjusted operating income excludes $454 million, for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2008 of restructuring and other charges across all segments. The charge principally relates to programming abandonments, severance, the write-down of film inventory and other charges.

 

9