UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2016
OR
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from              to             
Commission File Number: 001-34177
 
Discovery Communications, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 
35-2333914
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
One Discovery Place
Silver Spring, Maryland
 
20910
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
(240) 662-2000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes   ý     No   o
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes   ý     No   ¨


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Total number of shares outstanding of each class of the Registrant’s common stock as of July 26, 2016 :
Series A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
150,890,556

Series B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
6,512,379

Series C Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
238,538,663

 
 
 
 
 



DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
 
 
 
Page
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015.
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015.
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015.
 
 
Consolidated Statement of Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2016.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Unaudited Financial Statements.
DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited; in millions, except par value)
 
 
June 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
185

 
$
390

Receivables, net
 
1,574

 
1,479

Content rights, net
 
323

 
313

Deferred income taxes
 
96

 
68

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
370

 
346

Total current assets
 
2,548

 
2,596

Noncurrent content rights, net
 
2,043

 
2,030

Property and equipment, net
 
455

 
488

Goodwill
 
8,174

 
8,164

Intangible assets, net
 
1,660

 
1,730

Equity method investments
 
535

 
567

Other noncurrent assets
 
275

 
289

Total assets
 
$
15,690

 
$
15,864

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
185

 
$
282

Accrued liabilities
 
960

 
988

Deferred revenues
 
167

 
190

Current portion of debt
 
130

 
119

Total current liabilities
 
1,442

 
1,579

Noncurrent portion of debt
 
7,809

 
7,616

Deferred income taxes
 
468

 
556

Other noncurrent liabilities
 
385

 
421

Total liabilities
 
10,104

 
10,172

Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
 


 


Redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
241

 
241

Equity:
 
 
 
 
Discovery Communications, Inc. stockholders’ equity:
 
 
 
 
Series A convertible preferred stock: $0.01 par value; 75 shares authorized; 71 shares issued
 
1

 
1

Series C convertible preferred stock: $0.01 par value; 75 shares authorized; 33 and 38 shares issued
 
1

 
1

Series A common stock: $0.01 par value; 1,700 shares authorized; 153 shares issued
 
1

 
1

Series B convertible common stock: $0.01 par value; 100 shares authorized; 7 shares issued
 
—

 
—

Series C common stock: $0.01 par value; 2,000 shares authorized; 379 and 376 shares issued
 
4

 
4

Additional paid-in capital
 
7,039

 
7,021

Treasury stock, at cost
 
(5,961
)
 
(5,461
)
Retained earnings
 
4,940

 
4,517

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
(680
)
 
(633
)
Total equity
 
5,345

 
5,451

Total liabilities and equity
 
$
15,690

 
$
15,864

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts)


 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Distribution
 
$
813

 
$
775

 
$
1,614

 
$
1,533

Advertising
 
813

 
814

 
1,500

 
1,501

Other
 
82

 
65

 
155

 
157

Total revenues
 
1,708

 
1,654

 
3,269

 
3,191

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization
 
603

 
564

 
1,195

 
1,129

Selling, general and administrative
 
400

 
430

 
808

 
830

Depreciation and amortization
 
80

 
82

 
159

 
163

Restructuring and other charges
 
39

 
24

 
45

 
33

Gain on disposition
 
—

 
(3
)
 
(13
)
 
(3
)
Total costs and expenses
 
1,122

 
1,097

 
2,194

 
2,152

Operating income
 
586

 
557

 
1,075

 
1,039

Interest expense
 
(91
)
 
(77
)
 
(176
)
 
(166
)
(Loss) income from equity investees, net
 
(23
)
 
7

 
(31
)
 
8

Other income (expense), net
 
38

 
(59
)
 
22

 
(78
)
Income before income taxes
 
510

 
428

 
890

 
803

Income tax expense
 
(95
)
 
(139
)
 
(206
)
 
(264
)
Net income
 
415

 
289

 
684

 
539

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
(6
)
 
(3
)
 
(12
)
 
(3
)
Net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc.
 
$
408

 
$
286

 
$
671

 
$
536

Net income per share available to Discovery Communications, Inc. Series A, B and C common stockholders:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.66

 
$
0.44

 
$
1.08

 
$
0.82

Diluted
 
$
0.66

 
$
0.44

 
$
1.08

 
$
0.81

Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
404

 
432

 
409

 
435

Diluted
 
616

 
655

 
623

 
661

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited; in millions)


 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Net income
 
$
415

 
$
289

 
$
684

 
$
539

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Currency translation adjustments
 
(65
)
 
132

 
(7
)
 
(116
)
Market value adjustments
 
(4
)
 
—

 
(25
)
 
—

Derivative adjustments
 
5

 
(14
)
 
(12
)
 
(2
)
Comprehensive income
 
351

 
407

 
640

 
421

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
(8
)
 
(12
)
 
(15
)
 
23

Comprehensive income attributable to Discovery Communications, Inc.
 
$
342

 
$
395

 
$
624

 
$
444

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited; in millions)

 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
Operating Activities
 
 
 
Net income
$
684

 
$
539

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Equity-based compensation expense
27

 
25

Depreciation and amortization
159

 
163

Content amortization and impairment expense
864

 
826

Gain on disposition
(13
)
 
(3
)
Remeasurement gain on previously held equity interest
—

 
(2
)
Equity in losses (earnings) of investee companies, net of cash distributions
34

 
(6
)
Deferred income taxes
(105
)
 
(104
)
Realized loss from derivative instruments
3

 
11

Other, net
26

 
20

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business combinations:
 
 
 
Receivables, net
(73
)
 
(72
)
Content rights, net
(937
)
 
(874
)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(179
)
 
(95
)
Equity-based compensation liabilities
(5
)
 
(25
)
Income taxes receivable and prepaid income taxes
28

 
10

Other, net
(122
)
 
(19
)
Cash provided by operating activities
391

 
394

Investing Activities
 
 
 
Investments in equity method investees, net
(56
)
 
(27
)
Purchases of property and equipment
(43
)
 
(52
)
Distributions from equity method investees
40

 
49

Proceeds from disposition, net of cash disposed
19

 
61

Investments in cost method investments
(4
)
 
(16
)
Payments for derivative instruments, net
(3
)
 
(11
)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
—

 
(22
)
Other investing activities, net
(2
)
 
(8
)
Cash used in investing activities
(49
)
 
(26
)
Financing Activities
 
 
 
Commercial paper borrowings, net
13

 
94

Borrowings under revolving credit facility
280

 
123

Principal repayments of revolving credit facility
(572
)
 
(161
)
Borrowings from debt, net of discount
498

 
936

Principal repayments of debt
—

 
(849
)
Principal repayments of capital lease obligations
(17
)
 
(17
)
Repurchases of stock
(750
)
 
(524
)
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests
(17
)
 
(36
)
Equity-based plan proceeds (payments), net
1

 
(11
)
Hedge of borrowings from debt instruments
—

 
(29
)
Other financing activities, net
(13
)
 
(13
)
Cash used in financing activities
(577
)
 
(487
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
30

 
(16
)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
(205
)
 
(135
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
390

 
367

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
185

 
$
232

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY
(unaudited; in millions)

 
 
Preferred Stock
 
Common Stock
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Treasury
Stock
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
Discovery
Communications,
Inc. Stockholders’
Equity
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Equity
 
 
Shares
 
Par Value
 
Shares
 
Par Value
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2015
 
109

 
$
2

 
536

 
$
5

 
$
7,021

 
$
(5,461
)
 
$
4,517

 
$
(633
)
 
$
5,451

 
$
—

 
$
5,451

Net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc.

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
671

 
—

 
671

 
1

 
672

Other comprehensive loss
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(47
)
 
(47
)
 
—

 
(47
)
Repurchases of stock
 
(5
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(500
)
 
(250
)
 
—

 
(750
)
 
—

 
(750
)
Equity-based compensation
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
17

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
17

 
—

 
17

Excess tax benefits from equity-based compensation
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
Tax settlements associated with equity-based compensation
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(10
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(10
)
 
—

 
(10
)
Issuance of common stock in connection with equity-based plans
 
—

 
—

 
2

 
—

 
12

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
12

 
—

 
12

Redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustments to redemption value
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
2

 
—

 
2

 
—

 
2

Cash distributions to noncontrolling interests
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
Share conversion
 
—

 
—

 
1

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

June 30, 2016
 
104

 
$
2

 
539

 
$
5

 
$
7,039

 
$
(5,961
)
 
$
4,940

 
$
(680
)
 
$
5,345

 
$
—

 
$
5,345

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)



NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Description of Business
Discovery Communications, Inc. (“Discovery” or the “Company”) is a global media company that provides content across multiple distribution platforms, including pay-TV, free-to-air ("FTA") and broadcast television networks, websites, digital distribution arrangements and content licensing agreements. The Company also develops and sells curriculum-based education products and services and operates production studios. The Company classifies its operations in two reportable segments: U.S. Networks, consisting principally of domestic television networks and websites, and International Networks, consisting principally of international television networks and websites; and two combined operating segments referred to as Education and Other, consisting principally of curriculum-based product and service offerings and production studios. Financial information for Discovery’s reportable segments is discussed in Note 16.
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Discovery and its majority-owned subsidiaries in which a controlling interest is maintained. For each non-wholly owned subsidiary, the Company evaluates its ownership and other interests to determine whether it should consolidate the entity or account for its ownership interest as an investment. As part of its evaluation, the Company makes judgments in determining whether the entity is a variable interest entity ("VIE") and, if so, whether it is the primary beneficiary of the VIE and is thus required to consolidate the entity. (See Note 3.) Inter-company accounts and transactions between consolidated entities have been eliminated in consolidation.
Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
These consolidated financial statements are unaudited; however, in the opinion of management, they reflect all adjustments consisting only of normal recurring adjustments necessary to state fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) applicable to interim periods. The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year or future periods. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Discovery’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year-ended December 31, 2015 (the “ 2015 Form 10-K”).
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the amounts and disclosures reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Management continually re-evaluates its estimates, judgments and assumptions, and management’s evaluation could change. These estimates are sometimes complex, sensitive to changes in assumptions and require fair value determinations using Level 3 fair value measurements. Actual results may differ materially from those estimates.
Estimates inherent in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements include accounting for asset impairments, revenue recognition, allowances for doubtful accounts, content rights, depreciation and amortization, business combinations, equity-based compensation, income taxes, other financial instruments, contingencies and the determination of whether the Company is the primary beneficiary of entities in which it holds variable interests.
Accounting and Reporting Pronouncements Adopted
Business Consolidation
In February 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued guidance that amends the analysis that a reporting entity performs to determine whether it should consolidate certain legal entities. The changes in this guidance include how related parties and de facto agents are considered in the primary beneficiary determination and the analysis for determining whether a fee paid to a decision maker or service provider is a variable interest. The new standard is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and can be adopted either retrospectively or using a modified retrospective approach by recording a cumulative-effect adjustment to stockholders' equity as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2016, and there was no effect on the consolidated financial statements.


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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)



Business Combinations
In September 2015, the FASB issued new guidance on adjustments to provisional amounts recognized in a business combination, which are currently recognized on a retrospective basis. Under the new requirements, adjustments will be recognized in the reporting period in which the adjustments are determined. The effects of changes in depreciation, amortization, or other income arising from changes to the provisional amounts, if any, are included in earnings of the reporting period in which the adjustments to the provisional amounts are determined. An entity is also required to present separately on the face of the income statement or disclose in the notes the portion of the amount recorded in current-period earnings by line item that would have been recorded in previous reporting periods if the adjustment to the provisional amounts had been recognized as of the acquisition date. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2016, and there was no effect on the consolidated financial statements.
Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement
In April 2015, the FASB issued explicit guidance on the recognition of fees paid by a customer for cloud computing arrangements as either the acquisition of a software license or a service contract. The Company adopted this guidance effective October 1, 2015, and there was no material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs
In April 2015, the FASB issued guidance requiring all debt issuance costs to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the debt instead of being presented as an asset on the balance sheet. The Company retrospectively adopted the new guidance effective April 1, 2015 and reclassified its unamortized debt issuance costs related to the Company's debt from other noncurrent assets to noncurrent portion of debt on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014.
Accounting and Reporting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
Share-Based Payment
In March 2016, the FASB issued guidance that simplifies how share-based payments are accounted for and presented in the financial statements. The new guidance includes requirements to record all of the tax effects related to share-based payments at settlement through the income statement, allows for tax withholdings up to maximum statutory rates before precluding equity accounting, and allows the Company to make an accounting policy election for the impact of forfeitures on the recognition of expense. The new standard is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and can be adopted early in any interim period, with any adjustments reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption in retained earnings. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the pronouncement will have on the consolidated financial statements.
Leases
In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance on leases that will require lessees to recognize almost all of their leases on the balance sheet by recording a right-of-use asset and liability. The new standard will be effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and requires application of the new accounting guidance at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the year of adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the pronouncement will have on the consolidated financial statements.
Recognition and Measurement of Financial Instruments
In January 2016, the FASB issued guidance regarding the classification and measurement of financial instruments, which significantly revises the classification and measurement of investments in equity securities. This standard requires equity securities to be measured at fair value with changes in the fair value recognized through net income, and supersedes the guidance permitting entities to record gains and losses on equity securities with readily determinable fair values in accumulated other comprehensive income. Investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting or that result in consolidation are not included within the scope of this update. The new standard will be effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. This pronouncement is expected to impact the Company's accounting for changes in the fair value of available-for-sale ("AFS") securities.

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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes
In November 2015, the FASB issued guidance to simplify the presentation of deferred income taxes, which removes the requirement to separate deferred tax liabilities and assets into current and noncurrent amounts and instead requires all such amounts be classified as noncurrent on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The new requirement will be effective for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and can be adopted on either a retrospective or prospective basis. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the pronouncement will have on the consolidated financial statements.
Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern
In August 2014, the FASB issued guidance requiring the Company to perform interim and annual assessments regarding conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related disclosures, if applicable. The new standard is effective for reporting periods ending after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
In May 2014, the FASB issued an accounting pronouncement related to revenue recognition, which applies a single, comprehensive revenue recognition model for all contracts with customers. This standard, as amended, contains principles with respect to the measurement and timing of recognition of revenue. The Company will recognize revenue to reflect the transfer of goods or services to customers at an amount that it expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The new standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is required to apply the new revenue standard beginning in the first interim period within the year of adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the pronouncement will have on the consolidated financial statements.
Concentrations Risk
Customers
The Company has long-term contracts with distributors around the world. For the U.S. Networks segment, more than 90% of distribution revenue comes from the Company's top 10 distributors in the U.S. For the International Networks segment, approximately 45% of distribution revenue comes from the Company's top 10 distributors outside of the U.S. Agreements in place with the major cable and satellite operators in the U.S. expire at various times in 2016 through 2021 . One of the Company's top 10 U.S. distribution agreements has been extended under a short-term agreement. Although the Company seeks to renew its agreements with its distributors prior to expiration of a contract, a delay in securing a renewal that results in a service disruption, a failure to secure a renewal or a renewal on less favorable terms may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. Not only could the Company experience a reduction in distribution revenue, but it could also experience a reduction in advertising revenue, as viewership is impacted by affiliate subscriber levels.
No individual customer accounted for more than 10% of total consolidated revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 or 2015 . As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , the Company’s trade receivables did not represent a significant concentration of credit risk as the customers and markets in which the Company operates are varied and dispersed across many geographic areas.
Financial Institutions
Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with several financial institutions. The Company has deposits held with banks that exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. Generally, these deposits may be redeemed upon demand and are maintained with financial institutions of reputable credit and, therefore, bear minimal credit risk. Additionally, the Company has cash and cash equivalents held by its foreign subsidiaries that would result in U.S. tax consequences should the Company decide it needs to repatriate these funds to the U.S.
Lender Counterparties
There is a risk that the counterparties associated with the Company’s revolving credit facility will not be available to fund as obligated under the terms of the facility and that the Company may, at the time of such unavailability to fund, have limited or no access to the commercial paper market. If funding under the revolving credit facility is unavailable, the Company may have to acquire a replacement credit facility from different counterparties at a higher cost or may be unable to find a suitable replacement. Typically, the Company seeks to manage such risks from its revolving credit facility by contracting with experienced large

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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


financial institutions and monitoring the credit quality of its lenders. As of June 30, 2016 , the Company did not anticipate nonperformance by any of its counterparties.
NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS
Acquisitions
Eurosport France
On December 21, 2012, the Company acquired a 20% equity method investment in Eurosport France. On March 31, 2015 , the Company acquired an additional 31% interest in Eurosport France for €36 million ( $38 million ). This transaction gave the Company a 51% controlling stake in Eurosport France. The Company recognized a gain of $2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2015, to account for the difference between the carrying value and the fair value of the previously held 20% equity method investment in Eurosport France as a component of other income (expense), net in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. (See Note 13.) On October 1, 2015 , the Company acquired the remaining 49% of Eurosport France. (See Note 8.)
Eurosport France is part of Eurosport, a leading pan-European sports media platform. The flagship Eurosport network focuses on regionally popular sports, such as tennis, skiing, cycling and motor sports. Eurosport’s brands and platforms also include Eurosport HD (high definition simulcast), Eurosport 2, Eurosport 2 HD (high definition simulcast) and Eurosportnews. The acquisition is intended to increase the growth of Eurosport and enhance the Company's pay-TV offerings in Europe.
The Company used a discounted cash flow ("DCF") analysis, which represents a Level 3 fair value measurement, to assess certain components of the Eurosport France purchase price allocation. The fair value of the assets acquired, liabilities assumed, noncontrolling interest recognized and the remeasurement gain recorded on the previously held equity interest is presented in the table below (in millions).
 
 
March 31, 2015
Goodwill
 
$
69

Intangible assets
 
40

Other assets acquired
 
25

Cash
 
35

Removal of TF1 put right
 
2

Currency translation adjustment
 
(6
)
Remeasurement gain on previously held equity interest
 
(2
)
Liabilities assumed
 
(30
)
Deferred tax liabilities
 
(14
)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest (Note 8)
 
(60
)
Carrying value of previously held equity interest
 
(21
)
Net assets acquired
 
$
38

The goodwill reflects the workforce and synergies expected from increased pan-European market penetration as the operations of Eurosport and the Company are combined. The goodwill recorded as part of this acquisition is included in the International Networks reportable segment and is not amortizable for tax purposes. Intangible assets primarily consist of distribution and advertising customer relationships, advertiser backlog and trademarks with a weighted average estimated useful life of 10 years .
Other
In 2015, the Company acquired several other unrelated businesses for total cash and contingent consideration of $91 million , net of cash acquired. Total consideration, net of cash acquired, included contingent consideration of $13 million as of December 31, 2015 , of which $1 million was paid during the six months ended June 30, 2016 . The Company recorded $54 million and $43 million of goodwill and intangible assets, respectively, in connection with these acquisitions. The acquisitions included FTA networks in Italy and Turkey, cable networks in Denmark and a pay-TV sports channel in Asia. The goodwill reflects the synergies and regional market penetration from combining the operations of these acquisitions with the Company's operations.

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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


Impact of Business Combinations
The operations of each of the business combinations in 2015 discussed above were included in the consolidated financial statements as of each of their respective acquisition dates. The following table presents their revenue and earnings as reported within the consolidated financial statements for the current period (in millions).
 
 
Three months ended June 30, 2016
 
Six months ended June 30, 2016
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
Distribution
 
$
22

 
$
43

Advertising
 
17

 
30

Other
 
1

 
2

Total revenues
 
$
40

 
$
75

 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
8

 
$
15

 
 
Three months ended June 30, 2015
 
Six months ended June 30, 2015
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
Distribution
 
$
18

 
$
18

Advertising
 
2

 
3

Other
 
—

 
—

Total revenues
 
$
20

 
$
21

 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
—

 
$
—


Dispositions
Russia
On October 7, 2015 , Discovery recorded a loss of $5 million upon deconsolidation of its Russian business following its contribution to a joint venture (the “New Russian Business”) with a Russian media company, National Media Group ("NMG"). The New Russian Business was established to comply with changes in Russian legislation that limit foreign ownership of media companies in Russia. No cash consideration was exchanged in the transaction. NMG contributed an FTA license which enables advertising for the New Russian Business. As part of the transaction, Discovery obtained a 20% ownership interest in the New Russian Business, which is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The loss on contribution of the Russian business included $15 million of goodwill allocated to the transaction based on the relative fair values of the Russian business disposed of and the portion of the reporting unit that was retained. Although Discovery no longer consolidates the Russian business, Discovery earns revenue by providing content and brands to the New Russian Business under long-term licensing arrangements. The Russian business was included in the International Networks reportable segment; the licensing arrangements are reported as distribution revenue in the International Networks reportable segment. (See Note 14 and Note 16.)
Radio
On June 30, 2015 , Discovery sold its radio business in Northern Europe to Bauer Media Group ("Bauer") for total consideration, net of cash disposed, of €72 million ( $80 million ), which included €54 million ( $61 million ) in cash and €18 million ( $19 million ) of contingent consideration. The cumulative gain on the disposal is $1 million and includes $26 million of goodwill allocated to the transaction based on the relative fair values of the radio business disposed of and the portion of the reporting unit that was retained. Upon sale, the Company recorded a $3 million gain including estimated contingent consideration as disclosed for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 . For the year-end December 31, 2015 , the Company revised its estimated contingent consideration resulting in a $12 million loss. Based on the final resolution and receipt of contingent consideration payable, Discovery recorded a pre-tax gain of $13 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 .

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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


The Company determined that the disposal did not meet the definition of a discontinued operation because it does not represent a strategic shift that has a significant impact on the Company's operations and consolidated financial results. The Company's radio business had no impact to income before income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2015 . The Company's radio businesses were part of the International Networks reportable segment.
NOTE 3. INVESTMENTS
The Company’s investments consisted of the following (in millions).
Category
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
June 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Trading securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mutual funds
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
$
154

 
$
149

Equity method investments
 
Equity method investments
 
535

 
567

Available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock
 
Other noncurrent assets
 
51

 
81

Common stock - pledged
 
Other noncurrent assets
 
51

 
81

Cost method investments
 
Other noncurrent assets
 
48

 
43

Total investments
 
 
 
$
839

 
$
921

Trading Securities
Trading securities include investments in mutual funds held in a separate trust which are owned as part of the Company’s supplemental retirement plan. (See Note 4.)
Equity Method Investments
In the normal course of business, the Company makes investments that support its underlying business strategy and enable it to enter new markets and develop programming. All equity method investees are privately owned. The carrying values of the Company’s equity method investments are consistent with its ownership in the underlying net assets of the investees, except for Oprah Winfrey Network ("OWN"), because the Company has recorded losses in excess of its ownership interest. Certain of the Company's equity method investments are VIEs, for which the Company is not the primary beneficiary. As of June 30, 2016 , the Company’s estimated risk of loss for all its VIEs including the investment carrying values, unfunded contractual commitments, and guarantees made on behalf of VIEs was approximately $390 million . The Company's estimated risk of loss excludes the non-contractual future funding of VIEs. The aggregate carrying values of these VIE investments were $384 million and $423 million as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively. The Company recognized its portion of net losses by VIE's of $5 million and $3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, and net income generated by VIE's of $4 million and $10 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively.
OWN
OWN is a pay-TV network and website that provides adult lifestyle content, which is focused on self-discovery, self-improvement and entertainment. Since the initial equity was not sufficient to fund OWN's activities without additional subordinated financial support in the form of a note receivable held by the Company, OWN is a VIE. While the Company and Harpo, Inc. ("Harpo") are partners who share equally in voting control, power is not shared because Harpo holds operational rights related to programming and marketing, as well as selection and retention of key management personnel, that significantly impact OWN’s economic performance. Accordingly, the Company has determined that it is not the primary beneficiary of OWN and accounts for its investment in OWN using the equity method. However, the Company provides OWN content licenses and services, such as distribution, sales and administrative support, for a fee and has provided OWN funding. (See Note 14.)
The carrying value of the Company’s investment in OWN of $336 million and $373 million as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively, includes the Company's note receivable and accumulated investment losses.
The Company's combined advances to and note receivable from OWN, including accrued interest, were $348 million and $384 million as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively. On April 30, 2015, Oprah Winfrey agreed to extend her exclusivity agreement with OWN and the note receivable agreement was modified to reduce its interest rate, compounded annually, from 7.5% to 5.0% , retroactive to January 1, 2014. During the six months ended June 30, 2016 , the Company received net repayments of $45 million from OWN and accrued interest on the note receivable of $9 million .

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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


The note receivable is secured by the net assets of OWN. While the Company has no further funding commitments, the Company will provide additional funding to OWN, if necessary, and expects to recoup amounts funded. There can be no event of default on the borrowing until 2023. However, borrowings are scheduled for repayment four years after the borrowing date to the extent that OWN has excess cash to repay the borrowings then due. Following such repayment, OWN’s subsequent cash distributions will be shared equally between the Company and Harpo.
In accordance with the venture agreement, losses generated by OWN are generally allocated to both investors based on their proportionate ownership interests. However, the Company has recorded its portion of OWN’s losses based upon accounting rules for equity method investments. Prior to the contribution of the Discovery Health network to OWN at its launch, the Company had recognized $104 million , or 100% , of OWN’s net losses. During the three months ended March 31, 2012, accumulated operating losses at OWN exceeded the equity contributed to OWN, and Discovery began again to record 100% of OWN’s net losses. Although OWN has become profitable, the Company will record 100% of any net losses to the extent they occur resulting from OWN's operations as long as Discovery has provided all funding to OWN and OWN’s accumulated losses continue to exceed the equity contributed. All of OWN's net income has been and will continue to be recorded by the Company until the Company recovers losses absorbed in excess of the Company's equity ownership interest. The Company monitors the financial results of OWN along with other relevant business information to assess the recoverability of the OWN note receivable. There has been no impairment of the OWN note receivable.
Based on the joint venture agreement, as amended on April 1, 2016, Harpo has the right to conditionally require the Company to purchase all or part of Harpo’s interest in OWN at fair market value up to a maximum put amount during 90-day windows beginning on April 1, 2017 and every two and a half years commencing July 1, 2018 through January 1, 2026. The maximum put amount ranges from $100 million on the first put exercise date up to a cumulative cap of $400 million on the fifth put exercise date. The Company has not recorded amounts for the put right because the fair value of this put right was zero as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 .
Other Equity Method Investments
At June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company's other equity method investments included the New Russian Business, All3Media and certain joint ventures in Canada. In addition on June 24, 2016, the Company acquired a 27.5% interest in Mega TV, a FTA channel in Chile owned by Bethia Comunicaciones, for $53 million .
Available-for-Sale Securities
On November 12, 2015, the Company acquired 5 million shares, or approximately 3% , of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. ("Lionsgate"), an entertainment company, for $195 million . As the shares have a readily determinable fair value and the Company has the intent to retain the investment, the shares are classified as AFS securities. The components of the Company's AFS securities, which are included in other non-current assets, are summarized in the table below (in millions).
 
 
June 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
Cost
 
$
195

 
$
195

 
Unrealized losses
 
(93
)
 
(33
)
 
Fair Market Value
 
$
102

 
$
162

 

Unrealized losses related to our investment in Lionsgate shares represent 48% of our cost. If declines in the value of AFS securities are determined to be other-than-temporary, any loss is recorded in earnings in the period identified as a component of other income (expense), net on the consolidated statements of operations. Impairments are determined based on, among other factors, the length of time the fair value of the investment has been less than the carrying value, future business prospects for the investee, and information regarding market and industry trends for the investee’s business, if available. Lionsgate share prices have historically been volatile. The Company continues to believe in the long-term value of the investment and does not intend to dispose of its Lionsgate shares for the foreseeable future. Based on current information, the Company anticipates that the fair value of its investment in Lionsgate will recover. Accordingly, the Company concluded that there were no unrealized losses that were other-than-temporary as of June 30, 2016 . However, the Company continues to carefully monitor this investment.
In connection with the investment in Lionsgate, the Company hedged 50% of the shares with an equity collar (the “Lionsgate Collar”) and pledged those shares as collateral to the derivative counter party. In the application of hedge accounting, when the share price of Lionsgate is within the boundaries of the collar and the hedge has no intrinsic value, the Company records the gains or losses on the Lionsgate AFS securities as a component of other comprehensive (loss) income. When the share price of the

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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


Lionsgate AFS is outside the boundaries of the collar and the hedge has intrinsic value, the Company records a gain or loss for the change in the fair value of the hedged portion of Lionsgate shares that correspond to the change in intrinsic value of the hedge as a component of other income (expense), net. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , the Company recorded temporary unrealized losses of $8 million and $60 million , respectively, related to this investment, of which $4 million and $30 million , respectively, were recorded as a component of other comprehensive (loss) income and $4 million and $30 million , respectively, were recorded as a component of other income (expense), net. (See Note 7.)
Cost Method Investments
Cost method investments include ownership rights in entities that do not provide the Company with control or significant influence in these investments and that have no readily determinable fair values. The Company's cost method investments as of June 30, 2016 primarily include an educational website and an electric car racing series.
NOTE 4. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair value is defined as the amount that would be received for selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Assets and liabilities carried at fair value are classified in the following three categories:
Level 1
–
Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
Level 2
–
Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets.
Level 3
–
Valuations derived from techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable.
The tables below present assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in millions).
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2016
Category
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trading securities - mutual funds
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
$
154

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
154

Available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock
 
Other noncurrent assets
 
51

 
—

 
—

 
51

Common stock - pledged
 
Other noncurrent assets
 
51

 
—

 
—

 
51

Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flow hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
—

 
33

 
—

 
33

Foreign exchange
 
Other noncurrent assets
 
—

 
5

 
—

 
5

Fair value hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity (Lionsgate Collar)
 
Other noncurrent assets
 
—

 
37

 
—

 
37

Net investment hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cross-currency swaps
 
Other noncurrent assets
 
—

 
21

 
—

 
21

Total
 
 
 
$
256

 
$
96

 
$
—

 
$
352

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred compensation plan
 
Accrued liabilities
 
$
154

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
154

Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flow hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange
 
Accrued liabilities
 
—

 
36

 
—

 
36

Foreign exchange
 
Other noncurrent liabilities
 
—

 
6

 
—

 
6

Net investment hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cross-currency swaps
 
Other noncurrent liabilities
 
—

 
29

 
—

 
29

Total
 
 
 
$
154

 
$
71

 
$
—

 
$
225


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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


 
 
 
 
December 31, 2015
Category
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trading securities - mutual funds
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
$
149

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
149

Available-for-sale securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock
 
Other noncurrent assets
 
81

 
—

 
—

 
81

Common stock - pledged
 
Other noncurrent assets
 
81

 
—

 
—

 
81

Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flow hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
—

 
21

 
—

 
21

Foreign exchange
 
Other noncurrent assets
 
—

 
2

 
—

 
2

Fair value hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity (Lionsgate Collar)
 
Other noncurrent assets
 
—

 
15

 
—

 
15

Total
 
 
 
$
311

 
$
38

 
$
—

 
$
349

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred compensation plan
 
Accrued liabilities
 
$
149

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
149

Derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange
 
Accrued liabilities
 
—

 
4

 
—

 
4

Total
 
 
 
$
149

 
$
4

 
$
—

 
$
153

Trading securities are comprised of investments in mutual funds held in a separate trust which are owned as part of the Company’s deferred compensation plan. The fair value of Level 1 trading securities was determined by reference to the quoted market price per unit in active markets multiplied by the number of units held without consideration of transaction costs. The fair value of the deferred compensation plan liability was determined based on the fair value of the related investments elected by employees.
AFS securities represent equity investments with readily determinable fair values. The fair value of Level 1 AFS securities was determined by reference to the quoted market price per unit in active markets multiplied by the number of units held without consideration of transaction costs. (See Note 3).
Derivative financial instruments are comprised of net investment hedges and foreign exchange and equity contracts used by the Company to modify its exposure to market risks from foreign exchange rates and changes in the fair value of AFS securities. Periodically, interest rate contracts are used to modify exposure to market risks from the pricing of forecasted issuances of debt. The fair value of Level 2 derivative financial instruments was determined using a market-based approach.
In addition to the financial instruments listed in the tables above, the Company holds other financial instruments, including cash deposits, accounts receivable, accounts payable, commercial paper, borrowings under the revolving credit facility, capital leases and senior notes. The carrying values for such financial instruments, other than the senior notes, each approximated their fair values as of June 30, 2016 . The estimated fair value of the Company’s outstanding senior notes using quoted prices from over the counter markets, considered Level 2 inputs, was $7.5 billion and $6.6 billion as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively.

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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


NOTE 5. CONTENT RIGHTS
The table below presents the components of content rights (in millions).  
 
 
June 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Produced content rights:
 
 
 
 
Completed
 
$
3,744

 
$
3,624

In-production
 
399

 
376

Coproduced content rights:
 
 
 
 
Completed
 
687

 
691

In-production
 
54

 
62

Licensed content rights:
 
 
 
 
Acquired
 
1,073

 
1,078

Prepaid
 
113

 
96

Content rights, at cost
 
6,070

 
5,927

Accumulated amortization
 
(3,704
)
 
(3,584
)
Total content rights, net
 
2,366

 
2,343

Current portion
 
(323
)
 
(313
)
Noncurrent portion
 
$
2,043

 
$
2,030

Content expense is included in costs of revenues on the consolidated statements of operations and consisted of the following (in millions).
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Content amortization
 
$
420

 
$
393

 
$
855

 
$
796

Other production charges
 
79

 
56

 
138

 
109

Content impairments (a)
 
3

 
26

 
9

 
30

Total content expense
 
$
502

 
$
475

 
$
1,002

 
$
935

 
 
 
 
 
(a) Content impairments are generally recorded as a component of costs of revenue. However, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , $21 million in content impairments were reflected as a component of restructuring and other charges. These charges resulted from the cancellation of certain high profile series due to legal circumstances pertaining to the associated talent.

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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


NOTE 6. DEBT
The table below presents the components of outstanding debt (in millions).
 
 
June 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
5.625% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due August 2019
 
$
500

 
$
500

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

 
1,300

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

 
650

2.375% Senior notes, euro denominated, annual interest, due March 2022
 
333

 
328

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

 
500

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

 
350

3.45% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due March 2025
 
300

 
300

4.90% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due March 2026
 
500

 
—

1.90% Senior notes, euro denominated, annual interest, due March 2027
 
666

 
656

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

 
850

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

 
500

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

 
850

Revolving credit facility
 
480

 
782

Commercial paper
 
106

 
93

Capital lease obligations
 
125

 
142

Total debt
 
8,010

 
7,801

Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs
 
(71
)
 
(66
)
Debt, net
 
7,939

 
7,735

Current portion of debt
 
(130
)
 
(119
)
Noncurrent portion of debt
 
$
7,809

 
$
7,616

Senior Notes
On March 11, 2016 , Discovery Communications, LLC ("DCL"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, issued $ 500 million principal amount of 4.90% senior notes due March 11, 2026 (the "2016 USD Notes"). The proceeds received by DCL from the offering were net of a $2 million issuance discount and $3 million of debt issuance costs. Interest on the 2016 USD Notes is payable semi-annually on March 11 and September 11 of each year.
Revolving Credit Facility
On February 4, 2016, DCL amended its $1.5 billion revolving credit facility to allow DCL and certain designated foreign subsidiaries of DCL to borrow up to $2.0 billion , including a $100 million sublimit for the issuance of standby letters of credit and a $50 million sublimit for swingline loans. Borrowing capacity under this agreement is reduced by any outstanding borrowings under the commercial paper program discussed below. The revolving credit facility agreement provides for a maturity date of February 4, 2021 and the option for up to two additional 364-day renewal periods.
As of June 30, 2016 , the Company had outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility of $480 million at a weighted average interest rate of 2.00% , none of which was denominated in foreign currencies. As of December 31, 2015 , the Company had outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility of $782 million at a weighted average interest rate of 1.55% of which $207 million was denominated in foreign currencies. The interest rate on borrowings under the revolving credit facility is variable based on DCL's then-current credit ratings for its publicly traded debt and changes in financial index rates. For dollar-denominated borrowings, the interest rate is based, at the Company's option, on either adjusted LIBOR plus a margin, or an alternate base rate plus a margin. For borrowings denominated in foreign currencies, the interest rate is based on adjusted LIBOR, plus a margin. The current margins are 1.30% and 0.30% , respectively, per annum for adjusted LIBOR and alternate base rate borrowings. A monthly facility fee is charged based on the total capacity of the facility, and interest is charged based on the amount borrowed on the facility. The current facility fee rate is 0.20% per annum and subject to change based on DCL's then-current credit ratings. All obligations of DCL and the other borrowers under the revolving credit facility are unsecured and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Discovery.

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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


The credit agreement governing the revolving credit facility contains customary representations, warranties and events of default, as well as affirmative and negative covenants. As of June 30, 2016 , the Company, DCL and the other borrowers were in compliance with all covenants, and there were no events of default under the revolving credit facility.
Commercial Paper
The Company's commercial paper program is supported by the revolving credit facility described above. Outstanding commercial paper borrowings were $106 million with a weighted average interest rate of approximately .95% as of June 30, 2016 and $93 million with a weighted average interest rate of approximately 1.10% as of December 31, 2015 .
NOTE 7. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company uses derivative financial instruments to modify its exposure to market risks from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and the fair value of investments classified as AFS securities. Derivative financial instruments that qualify for hedge accounting have been designated as cash flow hedges, net investment hedges and fair value hedges as applicable. The Company does not enter into or hold derivative financial instruments for speculative trading purposes.
Cash Flow Hedges
The Company designates foreign currency forward and option contracts as cash flow hedges to mitigate foreign currency risk arising from third-party revenue and inter-company licensing agreements. The Company also designates interest rate contracts used to hedge the pricing for certain senior notes as cash flow hedges. Gains and losses on the effective portion of designated cash flow hedges are initially recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss on the consolidated balance sheets and reclassified into the statements of operations in the same line item in which the hedged item is recorded and in the same period as the hedged item affects earnings. If it becomes probable that a forecasted transaction will not occur, any related gains and losses recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss on the consolidated balance sheets are reclassified to other income (expense), net on the consolidated statements of operations in that period.
During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company terminated and settled its interest rate cash flow hedges following the pricing of its 3.45% senior notes due March 15, 2025 (the "2015 USD Notes"). The total notional value of the interest rate forward contracts at the termination date was $490 million , which exceeded the $300 million principal amount of the 2015 USD Notes. Of the $40 million pretax loss recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss at the termination date, $29 million was an effective cash flow hedge that will be amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over the ten year term of the 2015 USD Notes consistent with amortization of the debt discount. The remaining $11 million was reclassified into other income (expense), net on the consolidated statements of operations during the three months ended March 31, 2015, because the forecasted borrowing transaction was no longer probable.
Net Investment Hedges
On April 7, 2016, the Company entered into a series of euro and British pound cross-currency swaps. Changes in the fair value of these cross-currency swaps, designated as hedges of net investments in foreign operations, are reported in the same manner as translation adjustments to the extent that they are effective. Changes in the value of the investment due to changes in spot rates are offset by fair value changes in the effective portion of the derivative instrument. Both changes are recorded as cumulative translation adjustments, a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss , and are only recognized in earnings upon the liquidation or sale of the hedged investment. If the notional amount of the instrument designated as the hedge of a net investment is greater than the portion of the net investment being hedged, hedge ineffectiveness, which is the gain or loss of the portion over hedged, is reclassified to other income (expense), net on the consolidated statements of operations in that period.
Fair Value Hedges
The Company designates derivative instruments used to mitigate the risk of changes in the fair value of its AFS securities as fair value hedges. On November 12, 2015, the Company entered into the Lionsgate Collar, designed to mitigate the risk of market fluctuations with respect to 50% of the Lionsgate shares held by the Company. (See Note 3.) The collar, which qualifies for hedge accounting, settles in three tranches starting in 2019 and ending in 2022. The Company records gains and losses from the Lionsgate Collar as a component of other income (expense), net on the consolidated statement of operations.
No Hedging Designation
The Company may also enter into derivative financial instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting and are not designated as hedges. These instruments are intended to mitigate economic exposures of the Company. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting are reflected in other income (expense), net on the consolidated statements of operations. The pre-tax impact of derivatives not designated as hedges was a loss of $2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 .

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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


The Company records all unsettled derivative contracts at their gross fair values on the consolidated balance sheets. (See Note 4.) There were no amounts eligible to be offset under master netting agreements as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 .
The cash flows from the effective portion of derivative instruments used as hedges are classified in the consolidated statements of cash flows in the same section as the cash flows from the hedged item. For example, the cash paid or received to settle the effective portion of foreign exchange derivatives intended to hedge distribution revenue earned during the six months ended June 30, 2016 is reported as an operating activity in the consolidated statements of cash flows consistent with the classification of cash received from customers. The cash flows from the ineffective portion of derivative instruments used as hedges and derivative contracts not designated as hedges are reported as investing activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows.
The following table summarizes the notional amount and fair value of the Company's derivative positions (in millions).
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Category
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Notional
 
Fair Value
 
Notional
 
Fair Value
Cash flow hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
$
325

 
$
33

 
$
523

 
$
21

Foreign exchange
 
Other noncurrent assets
 
58

 
5

 
55

 
2

Foreign exchange
 
Accrued liabilities
 
306

 
36

 
290

 
4

Foreign exchange
 
Other noncurrent liabilities
 
62

 
6

 
—

 
—

Net investment hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cross-currency swaps
 
Other noncurrent assets
 
341

 
21

 
—

 
—

Cross-currency swaps
 
Other noncurrent liabilities
 
353

 
29

 
—

 
—

Fair value hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity
 
Other noncurrent assets
 
97

 
37

 
97

 
15

Derivatives not designated as hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
1

 
—

 
—

 
—

Foreign exchange
 
Accrued liabilities
 
1

 
—

 
—

 
—

The following table presents the pretax impact of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges on income and other comprehensive (loss) income (in millions).
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Gains (losses) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange - derivatives adjustments
 
$
3

 
$
(14
)
 
$
(18
)
 
$
12

Interest rate - derivative adjustments
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(12
)
(Losses) gains reclassified into income from accumulated other comprehensive loss (effective portion):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange - distribution revenue
 
(5
)
 
5

 
(4
)
 
8

Foreign exchange - advertising revenue
 
(1
)
 
1

 
(1
)
 
1

Foreign exchange - costs of revenues
 
3

 
2

 
7

 
4

Foreign exchange - other income (expense), net
 
1

 
—

 
2

 
1

Interest rate - interest expense
 
(1
)
 
—

 
(2
)
 
—

Losses reclassified into income from accumulated other comprehensive loss (ineffective portion):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate - other income (expense), net
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(11
)
Fair value excluded from effectiveness assessment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange - other income (expense), net
 
(3
)
 
—

 
(4
)
 
—


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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


If current fair values of designated cash flow hedges as of June 30, 2016 remained static over the next twelve months, the Company would reclassify $8 million of net deferred losses from accumulated other comprehensive loss into income in the next twelve months.
The following table presents the pretax impact of derivatives designated as net investment hedges on other comprehensive (loss) income (in millions).
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cross-currency swaps - currency translation adjustments
 
$
8

 
$
—

 
$
8

 
$
—

The following table presents the pretax impact of derivatives designated as fair value hedges on income, including offsetting changes in fair value of the hedged items and amounts excluded from the assessment of effectiveness (in millions). The Company recognized $2 million of ineffectiveness on fair value hedges for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 . The Company had no outstanding fair value hedges during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 .
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
Losses on changes in fair value of hedged AFS
 
$
(4
)
 
$
(30
)
Gains on changes in the intrinsic value of equity contracts
 
2

 
28

Fair value of equity contracts excluded from effectiveness assessment
 
1

 
(7
)
Total in other income (expense), net
 
$
(1
)
 
$
(9
)

NOTE 8. REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
Redeemable noncontrolling interests reflected as of the balance sheet date are the greater of the noncontrolling interest balances adjusted for comprehensive income items and distributions or the redemption values remeasured at the period end foreign exchange rates (i.e., the "floor"). Adjustments to the carrying amount of redeemable noncontrolling interests to redemption value as a result of changes in exchange rates are reflected in currency translation adjustments, a component of other comprehensive (loss) income ; however, such currency translation adjustments to redemption value are allocated to Discovery stockholders only. Redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustments of redemption value to the floor are reflected in retained earnings. Any adjustment of redemption value to the floor that reflects a redemption in excess of fair value is included as an adjustment to net income available to Discovery stockholders in the calculation of earnings per share. There were no current period adjustments to reflect a redemption in excess of fair value. (See Note 12.)

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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


The table below presents the reconciliation of changes in redeemable noncontrolling interests (in millions).  
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Beginning balance
 
$
248

 
$
752

 
$
241

 
$
747

Initial fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests of acquired businesses
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
60

Cash distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
(15
)
 
(36
)
 
(17
)
 
(36
)
Comprehensive income adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
6

 
3

 
12

 
3

Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
2

 
9

 
3

 
(26
)
Currency translation on redemption values
 
2

 
19

 
4

 
(40
)
Retained earnings adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjustments of redemption values to the floor
 
(2
)
 
7

 
(2
)
 
46

Ending balance
 
$
241

 
$
754

 
$
241

 
$
754

Redeemable noncontrolling interests consist of the following arrangements:
In connection with the acquisition of a controlling interest in Eurosport France on March 31, 2015 , the Company recognized $60 million for TF1's 49% redeemable noncontrolling interest. On July 22, 2015 , TF1 exercised its right to put the entirety of its remaining 49% noncontrolling interest in both Eurosport France and Eurosport International to the Company for €491 million ( $551 million as of the date redemption became mandatory, and $548 million on October 1, 2015 when the transaction closed). The difference between the carrying amount of the redeemable noncontrolling interest and its fair value at the date of exercise resulted in a €25 million ( $28 million ) adjustment to retained earnings, recognized as a component of redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustments to redemption value in the consolidated statements of equity for the period ended September 30, 2015. Upon acquisition of TF1's noncontrolling interest on October 1, 2015 , the Company adjusted the accumulated other comprehensive income balance of $61 million attributable to TF1 and allocated it to Discovery stockholders.
In connection with its non-controlling interest in Discovery Family, Hasbro has the right to put the entirety of its remaining 40% non-controlling interest to the Company for one year after December 31, 2021, or in the event a Discovery performance obligation related to Discovery Family is not met. Embedded in the redeemable noncontrolling interest is also a Discovery call right that is exercisable for one year after December 31, 2021. Upon the exercise of the put or call options, the price to be paid for the redeemable noncontrolling interest is generally a function of the then-current fair market value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest, to which certain discounts and floor values may apply in specified situations depending upon the party exercising the put or call and the basis for the exercise of the put or call. As Hasbro's put right is outside the control of the Company, Hasbro's 40% noncontrolling interest is presented as redeemable noncontrolling interest outside of permanent equity on the Company's consolidated balance sheet.
In connection with its non-controlling interest in Discovery Japan, Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd ("J:COM") has the right to put all, but not less than all, of its 20% noncontrolling interest to Discovery at any time for cash. Through January 10, 2017, the redemption value is the January 10, 2013 fair value denominated in Japanese yen; thereafter, the redemption value is the greater of the then-current fair value or the January 10, 2013 fair value denominated in Japanese yen.

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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


NOTE 9. EQUITY
Common Stock Repurchase Program
Under the Company's stock repurchase program, management is authorized to purchase shares of the Company's common stock from time to time through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions at prevailing prices, 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. Over the life of the program, authorization under the stock repurchase program has totaled $7.5 billion . As of June 30, 2016 , the Company had remaining authorization of $1.5 billion for future repurchases under the existing stock repurchase program, which will expire on October 8, 2017 .
All common stock repurchases have been made through open market transactions and repurchased common stock has been recorded as treasury stock on the consolidated balance sheet. As of June 30, 2016 , the Company had repurchased over the life of the program 3 million and 134 million shares of Series A and Series C common stock, respectively, for the aggregate purchase price of $171 million and $5.8 billion , respectively. The table below presents a summary of common stock repurchases (in millions).
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Series C Common Stock:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shares repurchased
 
10.4

 
3.9

 
18.8

 
10.3

Purchase price
 
$
286

 
$
123

 
$
500

 
$
323

Preferred Stock Repurchase and Conversion
The Company has an agreement with Advance/Newhouse Programming Partnership (“Advance/Newhouse”) to repurchase, on a quarterly basis, a number of shares of Series C convertible preferred stock convertible into a number of shares of Series C common stock equal to 3/7 of the number of shares of Series C common stock purchased under the Company’s common stock repurchase program during the then most recently completed fiscal quarter. The price paid per preferred share is calculated as 99% of the average price paid for the Series C common shares repurchased by the Company during the applicable fiscal quarter multiplied by the Series C conversion rate. The Series C preferred stock is convertible, at the option of the holder, into two shares of Series C common stock. The Advance/Newhouse repurchases are made outside of the Company’s publicly announced common stock repurchase program. The repurchase transactions are recorded as a decrease of par value of preferred stock and retained earnings upon settlement as there is no remaining additional paid-in capital for this class of stock.
The table below presents a summary of Series C convertible preferred stock repurchases (in millions).
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Series C Convertible Preferred Stock:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shares repurchased
 
1.8

 
1.4

 
4.7

 
3.1

Purchase price
 
$
91

 
$
84

 
$
250

 
$
201

Based on the number of shares of Series C common stock repurchased during the three months ended June 30, 2016 , the Company expects to convert and retire 2.2 million shares of its Series C convertible preferred shares under the preferred stock conversion and repurchase arrangement for an aggregate purchase price of $121 million on or about August 4, 2016 . The expected purchase of these shares has not been recognized as a liability on the Company's consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2016 , due to certain termination rights held by Discovery and Advance/Newhouse in the preferred stock conversion and repurchase arrangement.
In addition, on February 25, 2016, at the request of Advance/Newhouse and in accordance with the Company's Articles of Incorporation, the Company converted 292,500 shares of Advance/Newhouse Series C convertible preferred stock into 585,000 shares of Series C common stock.

24

DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)



Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
The table below presents the tax effects related to each component of other comprehensive (loss) income and reclassifications made into the consolidated statements of operations (in millions).
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
 

Pretax
 
Tax
Benefit (Expense)
 

Net-of-tax
 

Pretax
 
Tax
Benefit (Expense)
 

Net-of-tax
Currency translation adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized (losses) gains - foreign currency
$
(74
)
 
$
17

 
$
(57
)
 
$
125

 
$
(16
)
 
$
109

Unrealized losses - net investment hedges
(8
)
 
—

 
(8
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

Reclassifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain on disposition
—

 
—

 
—

 
23

 
—

 
23

Total currency translation adjustments
(82
)
 
17

 
(65
)
 
148

 
(16
)
 
132

Market value adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized losses

(8
)
 
—

 
(8
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

Reclassifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other income (expense), net
4

 
—

 
4

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total market value adjustments
(4
)
 
—

 
(4
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

Derivative adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gains (losses)
3

 
(1
)
 
2

 
(14
)
 
6

 
(8
)
Reclassifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Distribution revenue
5

 
(1
)
 
4

 
(5
)
 
2

 
(3
)
Advertising revenue
1

 
—

 
1

 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
Costs of revenues
(3
)
 
1

 
(2
)
 
(2
)
 
—

 
(2
)
Other income (expense), net
(1
)
 
1

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Interest expense
1

 
(1
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total derivative adjustments
6

 
(1
)
 
5

 
(22
)
 
8

 
(14
)
Other comprehensive (loss) income
$
(80
)
 
$
16

 
$
(64
)
 
$
126

 
$
(8
)
 
$
118



25

DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
 

Pretax
 
Tax
Benefit (Expense)
 

Net-of-tax
 

Pretax
 
Tax
Benefit (Expense)
 

Net-of-tax
Currency translation adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized losses - foreign currency
$
(24
)
 
$
25

 
$
1

 
$
(140
)
 
$
(5
)
 
$
(145
)
Unrealized losses - net investment hedges
(8
)
 
—

 
(8
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

Reclassifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain on disposition
—

 
—

 
—

 
23

 
—

 
23

Other income (expense), net
—

 
—

 
—

 
6

 
—

 
6

Total currency translation adjustments
(32
)
 
25

 
(7
)
 
(111
)
 
(5
)
 
(116
)
Market value adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized losses

(60
)
 
10

 
(50
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

Reclassifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other income (expense), net
30

 
(5
)
 
25

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total market value adjustments
(30
)
 
5

 
(25
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

Derivative adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized losses
(18
)
 
7

 
(11
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

Reclassifications:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Distribution revenue
4

 
(1
)
 
3

 
(8
)
 
3

 
(5
)
Advertising revenue
1

 
—

 
1

 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
Costs of revenues
(7
)
 
2

 
(5
)
 
(4
)
 
1

 
(3
)
Other income (expense), net
(2
)
 
1

 
(1
)
 
10

 
(3
)
 
7

Interest expense
2

 
(1
)
 
1

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total derivative adjustments
(20
)
 
8

 
(12
)
 
(3
)
 
1

 
(2
)
Other comprehensive loss
$
(82
)
 
$
38

 
$
(44
)
 
$
(114
)
 
$
(4
)
 
$
(118
)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The table below presents the changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss , net of taxes (in millions).
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
Currency Translation Adjustments
 
Market
Value
Adjustments
 
Derivative Adjustments
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance
$
(549
)
 
$
(48
)
 
$
(17
)
 
$
(614
)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications
(65
)
 
(8
)
 
2

 
(71
)
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net income
—

 
4

 
3

 
7

Other comprehensive (loss) income
(65
)
 
(4
)
 
5

 
(64
)
Other comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
(2
)
 
—

 
—

 
(2
)
Ending balance
$
(616
)
 
$
(52
)
 
$
(12
)
 
$
(680
)


26

DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
 
Currency Translation Adjustments
 
Market
Value
Adjustments
 
Derivative Adjustments
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance
$
(580
)
 
$
(2
)
 
$
13

 
$
(569
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
109

 
—

 
(8
)
 
101

Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net income
23

 
—

 
(6
)
 
17

Other comprehensive income (loss)
132

 
—

 
(14
)
 
118

Other comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
(9
)
 
—

 
—

 
(9
)
Ending balance
$
(457
)
 
$
(2
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
(460
)

 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
Currency Translation Adjustments
 
Market
Value
Adjustments
 
Derivative Adjustments
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance
$
(606
)
 
$
(27
)
 
$
—

 
$
(633
)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
(7
)
 
(50
)
 
(11
)
 
(68
)
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net income
—

 
25

 
(1
)
 
24

Other comprehensive loss
(7
)
 
(25
)
 
(12
)
 
(44
)
Other comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
(3
)
 
—

 
—

 
(3
)
Ending balance
$
(616
)
 
$
(52
)
 
$
(12
)
 
$
(680
)

 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
 
Currency Translation Adjustments
 
Market
Value
Adjustments
 
Derivative Adjustments
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance
$
(367
)
 
$
(2
)
 
$
1

 
$
(368
)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
(145
)
 
—

 
—

 
(145
)
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net income
29

 
—

 
(2
)
 
27

Other comprehensive loss
(116
)
 
—

 
(2
)
 
(118
)
Other comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
26

 
—

 
—

 
26

Ending balance
$
(457
)
 
$
(2
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
(460
)

NOTE 10. EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company has various incentive plans under which stock options, time-based restricted stock units ("RSUs"), performance-based restricted stock units ("PRSUs"), stock appreciation rights ("SARs") and unit awards have been issued. During the six months ended June 30, 2016 , the vesting and service requirements of equity-based awards granted were consistent with the arrangements disclosed in the 2015 Form 10-K.

27

DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


The table below presents the components of equity-based compensation expense (in millions).
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
PRSUs
 
$
—

 
$
11

 
$
9

 
$
13

RSUs
 
4

 
4

 
10

 
8

Stock options
 
2

 
3

 
7

 
8

SARs
 
(3
)
 
5

 
1

 
(3
)
ESPP
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1

Unit awards
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(2
)
Total equity-based compensation expense
 
$
3

 
$
23

 
$
27

 
$
25

Tax benefit recognized
 
$
1

 
$
9

 
$
10

 
$
10

Compensation expense for all awards was recorded in selling, general and administrative expense on the consolidated statements of operations. The Company records expense for the fair value of cash-settled and other liability-classified equity-based compensation awards ratably over the graded vesting service period based on changes in fair value as well as the probability that performance targets will be met, if applicable, less estimated forfeitures. The table below presents current and non-current portions of liability-classified equity-based compensation awards (in millions).
 
 
June 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Current portion of liability-classified awards:
 
 
 
 
     PRSUs
 
$
21

 
$
—

     SARs
 
1

 
5

Non-current portion of liability-classified awards:
 
 
 
 
     PRSUs
 
34

 
46

     SARs
 
3

 
3

Total liability-classified equity based compensation award liability
 
$
59

 
$
54


The table below presents award activity (in millions, except weighted-average exercise price) for PRSUs, RSUs and SARs.
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
 
Awards
 
Weighted-Average Grant Price
Awards granted:
 
 
 
 
     PRSUs
 
1.0

 
$
25.15

     RSUs
 
1.4

 
$
25.22

     SARs
 
2.4

 
$
25.77

Awards converted or settled:
 
 
 
 
     PRSUs
 
0.6

 
$
22.32

     RSUs
 
0.4

 
$
33.40

     SARs
 
0.9

 
$
20.67



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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)



The table below presents stock option activity (in millions, except weighted-average exercise price).
 
 
Stock Options
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
Outstanding as of December 31, 2015
 
15.3

 
$
24.01

Granted
 
2.6

 
$
25.60

Exercised
 
(0.6
)
 
$
14.57

Forfeited
 
(0.6
)
 
$
34.68

Outstanding as of June 30, 2016
 
16.7

 
 

The table below presents unrecognized compensation cost, net of expected forfeitures, related to non-vested equity-based awards and the weighted average amortization period over which these expenses will be recognized as of June 30, 2016 (in millions, except years).
 
 
Unrecognized Compensation Cost, Net of Expected Forfeitures
 
Weighted Average Amortization Period
(years)
RSUs
 
$
57

 
3.2
PRSUs
 
32

 
1.3
Stock options
 
37

 
2.5
SARs
 
9

 
1.3
Total unrecognized compensation cost, net of expected forfeitures
 
$
135

 

NOTE 11. INCOME TAXES
The Company's income tax expense was $95 million and $206 million , and the effective income tax rates were 19% and 23% , for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , respectively. The Company's income tax expense was $139 million and $264 million , and the effective income tax rates were 32% and 33% , for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , respectively. The following table reconciles the Company's effective income tax rate to the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate of 35% .
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate
 
35
 %
 
35
 %
 
35
 %
 
35
 %
State and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefit
 
(11
)%
 
2
 %
 
(5
)%
 
2
 %
Effect of foreign operations
 
(2
)%
 
—
 %
 
(3
)%
 
—
 %
Domestic production activity deductions
 
(4
)%
 
(4
)%
 
(4
)%
 
(4
)%
Change in uncertain tax positions
 
2
 %
 
(1
)%
 
1
 %
 
—
 %
Other, net
 
(1
)%
 
—
 %
 
(1
)%
 
—
 %
Effective income tax rate
 
19
 %
 
32
 %
 
23
 %
 
33
 %
The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is currently under limited issue examination by the IRS for its 2008 to 2011 tax years and under audit for its 2012 to 2014 consolidated federal income tax returns. The Company does not anticipate any material adjustments. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to audit by any jurisdiction for years prior to 2006. Adjustments that arose as the audits for certain tax years were completed have been included in change in uncertain tax positions in the table above.

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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


During the three months ended June 30, 2016 , the Company resolved multi-year state tax positions that resulted in a reduction of reserves related to uncertain tax positions. The effect is included within the effective tax rate reconciliation as a component of changes in state and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefit. The Company's reserves for uncertain tax positions at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 totaled $148 million and $173 million , respectively. It is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits related to certain of the Company's uncertain tax positions could decrease by as much as $26 million within the next twelve months as a result of ongoing audits, lapses of statutes of limitations or regulatory developments.
As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , the Company had accrued approximately $12 million and $20 million of total interest and penalties payable related to unrecognized tax benefits, respectively. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense.
NOTE 12. EARNINGS PER SHARE
In calculating earnings per share, the Company follows the two-class method, which distinguishes between the classes of securities based on the proportionate participation rights of each security type in the Company's undistributed income. The Company's Series A, B and C common stock and the Series C convertible preferred stock are treated as one class for purposes of applying the two-class method, because they have substantially equal rights and share equally on an as converted basis with respect to income available to Discovery Communications, Inc.
The table below sets forth the computation for income available to Discovery Communications, Inc. stockholders (in millions).
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
415

 
$
289

 
$
684

 
$
539

Less:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allocation of undistributed income to Series A convertible preferred stock
 
(94
)
 
(62
)
 
(153
)
 
(115
)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
(6
)
 
(3
)
 
(12
)
 
(3
)
Net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc. Series A, B and C common and Series C convertible preferred stockholders for basic net income per share
 
$
314

 
$
224

 
$
518

 
$
421

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allocation of net income available to Discovery Communications Inc. Series A, B and C common stockholders and Series C convertible preferred stockholders for basic net income per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Series A, B and C common stockholders
 
270

 
190

 
443

 
356

Series C convertible preferred stockholders
 
44

 
34

 
75

 
65

Total
 
314

 
224

 
518

 
421

Add:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allocation of undistributed income to Series A convertible preferred stockholders
 
94

 
62

 
153

 
115

Net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc. Series A, B and C common stockholders for diluted net income per share
 
$
408

 
$
286

 
$
671

 
$
536

Net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc. Series C convertible preferred stockholders for diluted net income per share is included in net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc. Series A, B and C common stockholders for diluted net income per share. For the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc. Series C convertible preferred stockholders for diluted net income per share was $44 million and $34 million , respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc. Series C convertible preferred stockholders for diluted net income per share was $74 million and $64 million , respectively.

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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


The table below sets forth the weighted average number of shares outstanding utilized in determining the denominator for basic and diluted earnings per share (in millions).
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average Series A, B and C common shares outstanding — basic
 
404

 
432

 
409

 
435

Weighted average impact of assumed preferred stock conversion
 
208

 
219

 
211

 
221

Weighted average dilutive effect of equity-based awards
 
4

 
4

 
3

 
5

Weighted average Series A, B and C common shares outstanding — diluted
 
616

 
655

 
623

 
661

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average Series C convertible preferred stock outstanding — basic and diluted
 
33

 
39

 
35

 
40

The weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding adjusts the weighted average number of shares of Series A, B and C common stock outstanding for the potential dilution that would occur if common stock equivalents, including convertible preferred stock and equity-based awards, were converted into common stock or exercised, calculated using the treasury stock method. Series A, B and C diluted common stock includes the impact of the conversion of Series A preferred stock, the impact of the conversion of Series C preferred stock, and the impact of equity-based compensation.
The table below sets forth the Company's calculated earnings per share.
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Basic net income per share available to Discovery Communications, Inc. Series A, B and C common and Series C convertible preferred stockholders:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Series A, B and C common stockholders
 
$
0.66


$
0.44


$
1.08


$
0.82

Series C convertible preferred stockholders
 
$
1.33

 
$
0.88

 
$
2.16

 
$
1.64

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted net income per share available to Discovery Communications, Inc. Series A, B and C common and Series C convertible preferred stockholders:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Series A, B and C common stockholders
 
$
0.66

 
$
0.44

 
$
1.08

 
$
0.81

Series C convertible preferred stockholders
 
$
1.33

 
$
0.88

 
$
2.16

 
$
1.62

Series C convertible preferred earnings per share amounts may not recalculate due to rounding. The computation of the diluted earnings per share of Series A, B and C common stockholders assumes the conversion of Series A and C convertible preferred stock, while the diluted earnings per share amounts of Series C convertible preferred stock does not assume conversion of those shares.
The table below presents the details of the equity-based awards and preferred shares that were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share (in millions).
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Anti-dilutive stock options and RSUs
 
9

 
6

 
8
 
6
PRSUs whose performance targets have not been achieved
 
3

 
3

 
3
 
3
Only outstanding PRSUs whose performance targets have been achieved as of the last day of the most recent period are included in the dilutive effect calculation.


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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


NOTE 13. SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES
The following tables present supplemental information related to the consolidated financial statements (in millions).
Accrued Liabilities
 
 
June 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Accrued payroll and related benefits
 
$
405

 
$
449

Content rights payable
 
175

 
217

Accrued interest
 
57

 
61

Accrued income taxes
 
39

 
30

Current portion of equity-based compensation liabilities
 
22

 
5

Other accrued liabilities
 
262

 
226

Total accrued liabilities
 
$
960

 
$
988

Other Income (Expense), net
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Foreign currency gains (losses), net
 
$
41

 
$
(55
)
 
$
37

 
$
(67
)
Loss on derivative instruments
 
(6
)
 
—

 
(15
)
 
(11
)
Remeasurement gain on previously held equity interest
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
2

Other income (expense), net
 
3

 
(4
)
 
—

 
(2
)
Total other income (expense), net
 
$
38

 
$
(59
)
 
$
22

 
$
(78
)
Equity-Based Plan Proceeds, Net
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
Tax settlements associated with equity-based plans
 
$
(10
)
 
$
(26
)
Excess tax benefits from equity-based compensation
 
(1
)
 
5

Proceeds from issuance of common stock in connection with equity-based plans
 
12

 
10

Total equity-based plan proceeds (payments), net
 
$
1

 
$
(11
)
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
Cash paid for taxes, net
 
$
314

 
$
407

Cash paid for interest, net
 
174

 
165

Noncash investing and financing activities:
 
 
 
 
Contingent consideration obligations from business acquisitions
 
—

 
10

Contingent consideration receivable from business dispositions
 
—

 
23

Accrued purchases of property and equipment
 
9

 
7

Assets acquired under capital lease arrangements
 
1

 
1


32

DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


NOTE 14. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In the normal course of business, the Company enters into transactions with related parties. Related parties include entities that share common directorship, such as Liberty Global plc (“Liberty Global”), Liberty Broadband Corporation ("Liberty Broadband") and their subsidiaries and equity method investees (together the “Liberty Group”). Discovery’s Board of Directors includes Mr. Malone, who is Chairman of the Board of Liberty Global and beneficially owns approximately 24% of the aggregate voting power with respect to the election of directors of Liberty Global. Mr. Malone is also Chairman of the Board of Liberty Broadband and beneficially owns approximately 46% of the aggregate voting power with respect to the election of directors of Liberty Broadband. The majority of the revenue earned from the Liberty Group relates to multi-year network distribution arrangements. Related party transactions also include revenues and expenses for content and services provided to or acquired from equity method investees, such as OWN, All3Media and the Company's investments in the New Russian Business, or minority partners of consolidated subsidiaries, such as Hasbro.
The table below presents a summary of the transactions with related parties (in millions).
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Revenues and service charges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liberty Group (a)
 
$
87

 
$
40

 
$
143

 
$
80

Equity method investees
 
30

 
23

 
57

 
47

Other
 
8

 
9

 
19

 
17

Total revenues and service charges
 
$
125

 
$
72


$
219

 
$
144

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income (b)
 
$
4

 
$
5

 
$
9

 
$
13

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Expenses
 
$
(39
)
 
$
(12
)
 
$
(60
)
 
$
(31
)
 
 
 
 
 
(a) The increase for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, reflects the May 2016 acquisition of Time Warner Cable, Inc. by Charter Communications, an equity method investee of the Liberty Group.
(b) The Company records interest earnings from loans to equity method investees, such as OWN, as a component of income from equity investees, net , in the consolidated statements of operations. (See Note 3.)
The table below presents receivables due from related parties (in millions).
 
 
June 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Receivables (a)
 
$
108

 
$
37

Note receivable (Note 3)
 
348

 
384

 
 
 
 
 
(a) The increase for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, reflects the May 2016 acquisition of Time Warner Cable Inc. by Charter Communications, an equity method investee of the Liberty Group.
NOTE 15. COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, AND GUARANTEES
Commitments
In the normal course of business, the Company enters into various commitments, which primarily include programming and talent arrangements, operating and capital leases, employment contracts, arrangements to purchase various goods and services, future funding commitments to equity method investees, and the conditional obligation to issue or acquire additional shares of preferred stock. (See Note 9.)
Contingencies
Put Rights
The Company has granted put rights related to an equity method investment and certain consolidated subsidiaries. Harpo has the right to require the Company to purchase all or part of its interest in OWN for fair value at various dates. No amounts have

33

DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


been recorded by the Company for the Harpo put right. (See Note 3.) Hasbro and J:COM have the right to require the Company to purchase their remaining noncontrolling interests in Discovery Family and Discovery Japan, respectively. The Company recorded the value of the put rights for Discovery Family and Discovery Japan as a component of redeemable equity in the amounts of $211 million and $30 million , respectively. (See Note 8.)
Legal Matters
The Company is party to various lawsuits and claims in the ordinary course of business, including claims related to employees, vendors, other business partners or patent issues. However, a determination as to the amount of the accrual required for such contingencies is highly subjective and requires judgment about future events. Although the outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty and the impact of the final resolution of these matters on the Company's results of operations in a particular subsequent reporting period is not known, management does not believe that the resolution of these matters will have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, future results of operations or cash flows.
Guarantees
There were no guarantees recorded as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 .
The Company may provide or receive indemnities intended to allocate business transaction risks. Similarly, the Company may remain contingently liable for certain obligations of a divested business in the event that a third party does not fulfill its obligations under an indemnification obligation. The Company records a liability for its indemnification obligations and other contingent liabilities when probable and estimable. There were no material amounts for indemnifications or other contingencies recorded as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 .
NOTE 16. REPORTABLE SEGMENTS
The Company’s operating segments are determined based on (i) financial information reviewed by its chief operating decision maker ("CODM"), the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), (ii) internal management and related reporting structure, and (iii) the basis upon which the CEO makes resource allocation decisions.
The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as the Company’s, except that certain inter-segment transactions that are eliminated for consolidation are not eliminated at the segment level. Inter-segment transactions primarily include advertising and content purchases.
The Company evaluates the operating performance of its segments based on financial measures such as revenues and adjusted operating income before depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted OIBDA”). Adjusted OIBDA is defined as operating income excluding: (i) mark-to-market equity-based compensation, (ii) depreciation and amortization, (iii) amortization of deferred launch incentives, (iv) restructuring and other charges, (v) certain impairment charges, (vi) gains and losses on business and asset dispositions, and (vii) certain inter-segment eliminations related to production studios. The Company uses this measure to assess the operating results and performance of its segments, perform analytical comparisons, identify strategies to improve performance and allocate resources to each segment. The Company believes Adjusted OIBDA 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, restructuring and other 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, amortization of intangible assets and deferred launch incentives, as these amounts do not represent cash payments in the current reporting period. Certain corporate expenses are excluded from segment results to enable executive management to evaluate segment performance based upon the decisions of segment executives. Adjusted OIBDA should be considered in addition to, but not a substitute for, operating income, net income and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. The tables below present summarized financial information for each of the Company’s reportable segments, other operating segments and corporate and inter-segment eliminations (in millions).

34

DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


Revenues by Segment
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
U.S. Networks
 
$
873

 
$
814

 
$
1,680

 
$
1,563

International Networks
 
790

 
801

 
1,501

 
1,536

Education and Other
 
46

 
40

 
90

 
94

Corporate and inter-segment eliminations
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
(2
)
 
(2
)
Total revenues
 
$
1,708

 
$
1,654

 
$
3,269

 
$
3,191

Adjusted OIBDA by Segment
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
U.S. Networks
 
$
544

 
$
496

 
$
1,017

 
$
921

International Networks
 
249

 
266

 
434

 
481

Education and Other
 
(3
)
 
(2
)
 
(4
)
 
3

Corporate and inter-segment eliminations
 
(84
)
 
(80
)
 
(164
)
 
(157
)
Total Adjusted OIBDA
 
$
706

 
$
680

 
$
1,283

 
$
1,248

Reconciliation of Total Adjusted OIBDA to Net Income available to Discovery Communications, Inc.
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Total Adjusted OIBDA
 
$
706

 
$
680

 
$
1,283

 
$
1,248

Amortization of deferred launch incentives
 
(4
)
 
(4
)
 
(7
)
 
(8
)
Mark-to-market equity-based compensation
 
3

 
(16
)
 
(10
)
 
(8
)
Depreciation and amortization
 
(80
)
 
(82
)
 
(159
)
 
(163
)
Restructuring and other charges
 
(39
)
 
(24
)
 
(45
)
 
(33
)
Gain on disposition
 
—

 
3

 
13

 
3

Operating income
 
$
586

 
$
557

 
$
1,075

 
$
1,039

Interest expense
 
(91
)
 
(77
)
 
(176
)
 
(166
)
(Loss) income from equity investees, net
 
(23
)
 
7

 
(31
)
 
8

Other income (expense), net
 
38

 
(59
)
 
22

 
(78
)
Income before income taxes
 
$
510

 
$
428

 
$
890

 
$
803

Income tax expense
 
(95
)
 
(139
)
 
(206
)
 
(264
)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
 
—

Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
(6
)
 
(3
)
 
(12
)
 
(3
)
Net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc.
 
$
408

 
$
286

 
$
671

 
$
536


35

DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


Total Assets by Segment
 
 
June 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
U.S. Networks
 
$
3,316

 
$
3,295

International Networks
 
5,053

 
5,151

Education and Other
 
427

 
520

Corporate and inter-segment eliminations
 
6,894

 
6,898

Total assets
 
$
15,690

 
$
15,864

Total assets for corporate and inter-segment eliminations include goodwill that is allocated to the Company’s segments to account for goodwill. The presentation of segment assets in the table above is consistent with the financial reports that are reviewed by the Company’s CEO.
NOTE 17. RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES
Restructuring and other charges, by reportable segment were as follows (in millions).
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
U.S. Networks
 
$
7

 
$
15

 
$
8

 
$
22

International Networks
 
15

 
8

 
20

 
10

Education and Other
 
3

 
—

 
3

 
—

Corporate
 
14

 
1

 
14

 
1

Total restructuring and other charges
 
$
39

 
$
24

 
$
45

 
$
33


 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Restructuring charges
 
$
43

 
$
3

 
$
49

 
$
12

Other
 
(4
)
 
21

 
(4
)
 
21

Total restructuring and other charges
 
$
39

 
$
24

 
$
45

 
$
33

Restructuring charges relate to management changes, cost reduction efforts and contract terminations. On April 28, 2016 , the Company committed to a cost-savings plan that encompasses a series of actions intended to enable the Company to more efficiently operate in a leaner and more directed cost structure and invest in growth initiatives, including digital services and content creation. The cost-savings plan includes significant employee terminations.
Other charges during 2015 result from content impairments primarily at the Company's U.S. Networks segment due to the cancellation of certain high profile series as a result of legal circumstances pertaining to the associated talent.
Restructuring and other charges are recorded in accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. Changes in restructuring and other liabilities by major category were as follows (in millions).
 
 
Contract
Terminations
 
Employee
Terminations
 
Total
December 31, 2015
 
$
2

 
$
21

 
$
23

Net Accruals
 
—

 
49

 
49

Cash Paid
 
(2
)
 
(14
)
 
(16
)
June 30, 2016
 
$
—

 
$
56

 
$
56



36

DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


NOTE 18. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Overview
As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , all of the outstanding senior notes have been issued by DCL, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, pursuant to one or more Registration Statements on Form S-3 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). (See Note 6.) The Company fully and unconditionally guarantees the senior notes on an unsecured basis. Each of the Company, DCL, and/or Discovery Communications Holding LLC (“DCH”) (collectively the “Issuers”) may issue additional debt securities under the Company's current Registration Statement on Form S-3 that are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the other Issuers.
Set forth below are condensed consolidating financial statements presenting the financial position, results of operations and comprehensive income and cash flows of (i) the Company, (ii) DCH, (iii) DCL, (iv) the non-guarantor subsidiaries of DCL on a combined basis, (v) the other non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Company on a combined basis, and (vi) reclassifications and eliminations necessary to arrive at the consolidated financial statement balances for the Company. DCL and the non-guarantor subsidiaries of DCL are the primary operating subsidiaries of the Company. DCL primarily includes the Discovery Channel and TLC networks in the U.S. The non-guarantor subsidiaries of DCL include substantially all of the Company’s other U.S. and international networks, education businesses, production companies, and most of the Company’s websites and digital distribution arrangements. The non-guarantor subsidiaries of DCL are wholly owned subsidiaries of DCL with the exception of certain equity method investments. DCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of DCH. The Company wholly owns DCH through a 33 1/3% direct ownership interest and a 66 2/3% indirect ownership interest through Discovery Holding Company (“DHC”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. DHC is included in the other non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Company.
Basis of Presentation
Solely for purposes of presenting the condensed consolidating financial statements, investments in the Company’s subsidiaries have been accounted for by their respective parent company using the equity method. Accordingly, in the following condensed consolidating financial statements the equity method has been applied to (i) the Company’s interests in DCH and the other non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Company, (ii) DCH’s interest in DCL, and (iii) DCL’s interests in the non-guarantor subsidiaries of DCL. Inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated to arrive at the consolidated financial statement amounts for the Company. The Company’s accounting bases in all subsidiaries, including goodwill and recognized intangible assets, have been “pushed down” to the applicable subsidiaries.
The operations of certain of the Company’s international subsidiaries are excluded from the Company’s consolidated U.S. income tax return. Tax expense related to permanent differences has been allocated to the entity that created the difference. Tax expense related to temporary differences has been allocated to the entity that created the difference, where identifiable. The remaining temporary differences are allocated to each entity included in the Company’s consolidated U.S. income tax return based on each entity’s relative pretax income. Deferred taxes have been allocated based upon the temporary differences between the carrying amounts of the respective assets and liabilities of the applicable entities.
The condensed consolidating financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

37

DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


  Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
June 30, 2016
(in millions)
 
 
Discovery
 
DCH
 
DCL
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries of
DCL
 
Other Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries of Discovery
 
Reclassifications 
and
Eliminations
 
Discovery and
Subsidiaries
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
11

 
$
174

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
185

Receivables, net
 
—

 
—

 
470

 
1,104

 
—

 
—

 
1,574

Content rights, net
 
—

 
—

 
7

 
316

 
—

 
—

 
323

Deferred income taxes
 
—

 
—

 
39

 
57

 
—

 
—

 
96

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
4

 
40

 
182

 
144

 
—

 
—

 
370

Inter-company trade receivables, net
 
—

 
—

 
167

 
—

 
—

 
(167
)
 
—

Total current assets
 
4

 
40

 
876

 
1,795

 
—

 
(167
)
 
2,548

Investment in and advances to subsidiaries
 
5,345

 
5,306

 
7,674

 
—

 
3,577

 
(21,902
)
—

—

Noncurrent content rights, net
 
—

 
—

 
638

 
1,405

 
—

 
—

 
2,043

Goodwill
 
—

 
—

 
3,769

 
4,405

 
—

 
—

 
8,174

Intangible assets, net
 
—

 
—

 
282

 
1,378

 
—

 
—

 
1,660

Equity method investments
 
—

 
—

 
21

 
514

 
—

 
—

 
535

Other noncurrent assets
 
—

 
20

 
102

 
628

 
—

 
(20
)
 
730

Total assets
 
$
5,349

 
$
5,366

 
$
13,362

 
$
10,125

 
$
3,577

 
$
(22,089
)
 
$
15,690

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current portion of debt
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
111

 
$
19

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
130

Other current liabilities
 
2

 
—

 
408

 
902

 
—

 
—

 
1,312

Inter-company trade payables, net
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
167

 
—

 
(167
)
 
—

Total current liabilities
 
2

 
—

 
519

 
1,088

 
—

 
(167
)
 
1,442

Noncurrent portion of debt
 
—

 
—

 
7,231

 
578

 
—

 
—

 
7,809

Other noncurrent liabilities
 
2

 
—

 
306

 
544

 
21

 
(20
)
 
853

Total liabilities
 
4

 
—

 
8,056

 
2,210

 
21

 
(187
)
 
10,104

Redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
241

 
—

 
—

 
241

Total equity
 
5,345

 
5,366

 
5,306

 
7,674

 
3,556

 
(21,902
)
 
5,345

Total liabilities and equity
 
$
5,349

 
$
5,366

 
$
13,362

 
$
10,125

 
$
3,577

 
$
(22,089
)
 
$
15,690


38

DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
December 31, 2015
(in millions)
 
 
Discovery
 
DCH
 
DCL
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries of
DCL
 
Other Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries of Discovery
 
Reclassifications 
and
Eliminations
 
Discovery and
Subsidiaries
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
3

 
$
387

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
390

Receivables, net
 
—

 
—

 
435

 
1,044

 
—

 
—

 
1,479

Content rights, net
 
—

 
—

 
9

 
304

 
—

 
—

 
313

Deferred income taxes
 
—

 
—

 
36

 
32

 
—

 
—

 
68

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
47

 
26

 
163

 
110

 
—

 
—

 
346

Inter-company trade receivables, net
 
—

 
—

 
74

 
—

 
—

 
(74
)
 
—

Total current assets
 
47

 
26

 
720

 
1,877

 
—

 
(74
)
 
2,596

Investment in and advances to subsidiaries
 
5,406

 
5,381

 
7,539

 
—

 
3,618

 
(21,944
)
 
—

Noncurrent content rights, net
 
—

 
—

 
601

 
1,429

 
—

 
—

 
2,030

Goodwill
 
—

 
—

 
3,769

 
4,395

 
—

 
—

 
8,164

Intangible assets, net
 
—

 
—

 
290

 
1,440

 
—

 
—

 
1,730

Equity method investments
 
—

 
—

 
25

 
542

 
—

 
—

 
567

Other noncurrent assets
 
—

 
20

 
103

 
674

 
—

 
(20
)
 
777

Total assets
 
$
5,453

 
$
5,427

 
$
13,047

 
$
10,357

 
$
3,618

 
$
(22,038
)
 
$
15,864

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current portion of debt
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
98

 
$
21

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
119

Other current liabilities
 
—

 
—

 
470

 
990

 
—

 
—

 
1,460

Inter-company trade payables, net
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
74

 
—

 
(74
)
 
—

Total current liabilities
 
—

 
—

 
568

 
1,085

 
—

 
(74
)
 
1,579

Noncurrent portion of debt
 
—

 
—

 
6,724

 
892

 
—

 
—

 
7,616

Other noncurrent liabilities
 
2

 
—

 
374

 
600

 
21

 
(20
)
 
977

Total liabilities
 
2

 
—

 
7,666

 
2,577

 
21

 
(94
)
 
10,172

Redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
241

 
—

 
—

 
241

Total equity
 
5,451

 
5,427

 
5,381

 
7,539

 
3,597

 
(21,944
)
 
5,451

Total liabilities and equity
 
$
5,453

 
$
5,427

 
$
13,047

 
$
10,357

 
$
3,618

 
$
(22,038
)
 
$
15,864


39

DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
(in millions)  
 
 
Discovery
 
DCH
 
DCL
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries of
DCL
 
Other Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries of Discovery
 
Reclassifications 
and
Eliminations
 
Discovery and
Subsidiaries
Revenues
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
521

 
$
1,191

 
$
—

 
$
(4
)
 
$
1,708

Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization
 
—

 
—

 
116

 
488

 
—

 
(1
)
 
603

Selling, general and administrative
 
4

 
—

 
60

 
339

 
—

 
(3
)
 
400

Depreciation and amortization
 
—

 
—

 
9

 
71

 
—

 
—

 
80

Restructuring and other charges
 
—

 
—

 
22

 
17

 
—

 
—

 
39

Gain on disposition
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total costs and expenses
 
4

 
—


207

 
915

 
—

 
(4
)
 
1,122

Operating (loss) income
 
(4
)
 
—

 
314

 
276

 
—

 
—

 
586

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
 
410

 
410

 
239

 
—

 
274

 
(1,333
)
 
—

Interest expense
 
—

 
—

 
(85
)
 
(6
)
 
—

 
—

 
(91
)
Loss from equity investees, net

 
—

 
—

 
(5
)
 
(18
)
 
—

 
—

 
(23
)
Other income (expense), net
 
—

 
—

 
18

 
20

 
—

 
—

 
38

Income before income taxes
 
406

 
410

 
481

 
272

 
274

 
(1,333
)
 
510

Income tax benefit (expense)
 
2

 
—

 
(71
)
 
(26
)
 
—

 
—

 
(95
)
Net income
 
408

 
410

 
410

 
246

 
274

 
(1,333
)
 
415

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(6
)
 
(6
)
Net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc.
 
$
408

 
$
410

 
$
410

 
$
246

 
$
274

 
$
(1,340
)
 
$
408




40

DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
(in millions)  
 
 
Discovery
 
DCH
 
DCL
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries of
DCL
 
Other Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries of Discovery
 
Reclassifications 
and
Eliminations
 
Discovery and
Subsidiaries
Revenues
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
495

 
$
1,165

 
$
—

 
$
(6
)
 
$
1,654

Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization
 
—

 
—

 
106

 
458

 
—

 
—

 
564

Selling, general and administrative
 
4

 
—

 
53

 
379

 
—

 
(6
)
 
430

Depreciation and amortization
 
—

 
—

 
8

 
74

 
—

 
—

 
82

Restructuring and other charges
 
—

 
—

 
15

 
9

 
—

 
—

 
24

Gain on disposition
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(3
)
 
—

 
—

 
(3
)
Total costs and expenses
 
4

 
—

 
182

 
917

 
—

 
(6
)
 
1,097

Operating (loss) income
 
(4
)
 
—

 
313

 
248

 
—

 
—

 
557

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
 
289

 
289

 
149

 
—

 
193

 
(920
)
 
—

Interest expense
 
—

 
—

 
(75
)
 
(2
)
 
—

 
—

 
(77
)
Income from equity investees, net
 
—

 
—

 
1

 
6

 
—

 
—

 
7

Other expense, net
 
—

 
—

 
(38
)
 
(21
)
 
—

 
—

 
(59
)
Income before income taxes
 
285

 
289

 
350

 
231

 
193

 
(920
)
 
428

Income tax benefit (expense)
 
1

 
—

 
(61
)
 
(79
)
 
—

 
—

 
(139
)
Net income
 
286

 
289

 
289

 
152

 
193

 
(920
)
 
289

Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(3
)
 
(3
)
Net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc.
 
$
286

 
$
289

 
$
289

 
$
152

 
$
193

 
$
(923
)
 
$
286




41

DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
(in millions)  
 
 
Discovery
 
DCH
 
DCL
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries of
DCL
 
Other Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries of Discovery
 
Reclassifications 
and
Eliminations
 
Discovery and
Subsidiaries
Revenues
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
1,002

 
$
2,274

 
$
—

 
$
(7
)
 
$
3,269

Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization
 
—

 
—

 
230

 
967

 
—

 
(2
)
 
1,195

Selling, general and administrative
 
8

 
—

 
129

 
676

 
—

 
(5
)
 
808

Depreciation and amortization
 
—

 
—

 
19

 
140

 
—

 
—

 
159

Restructuring and other charges
 
—

 
—

 
23

 
22

 
—

 
—

 
45

Gain on disposition
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(13
)
 
—

 
—

 
(13
)
Total costs and expenses
 
8

 
—

 
401

 
1,792

 
—

 
(7
)
 
2,194

Operating (loss) income
 
(8
)
 
—

 
601

 
482

 
—

 
—

 
1,075

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
 
676

 
676

 
390

 
—

 
451

 
(2,193
)
 
—

Interest expense
 
—

 
—

 
(165
)
 
(11
)
 
—

 
—

 
(176
)
Loss from equity investees, net
 
—

 
—

 
(5
)
 
(26
)
 
—

 
—

 
(31
)
Other (expense) income, net
 
—

 
—

 
(19
)
 
41

 
—

 
—

 
22

Income before income taxes
 
668

 
676

 
802

 
486

 
451

 
(2,193
)
 
890

Income tax benefit (expense)
 
3

 
—

 
(126
)
 
(83
)
 
—

 
—

 
(206
)
Net income
 
671

 
676

 
676

 
403

 
451

 
(2,193
)
 
684

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(12
)
 
(12
)
Net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc.
 
$
671

 
$
676

 
$
676

 
$
403

 
$
451

 
$
(2,206
)
 
$
671



42

DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
(in millions)
 
 
Discovery
 
DCH
 
DCL
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries of
DCL
 
Other Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries of Discovery
 
Reclassifications 
and
Eliminations
 
Discovery and
Subsidiaries
Revenues
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
956

 
$
2,241

 
$
—

 
$
(6
)
 
$
3,191

Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization
 
—

 
—

 
214

 
915

 
—

 
—

 
1,129

Selling, general and administrative
 
8

 
—

 
96

 
732

 
—

 
(6
)
 
830

Depreciation and amortization
 
—

 
—

 
17

 
146

 
—

 
—

 
163

Restructuring and other charges
 
—

 
—

 
20

 
13

 
—

 
—

 
33

Gain on disposition
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(3
)
 
—

 
—

 
(3
)
Total costs and expenses
 
8

 
—

 
347

 
1,803

 
—

 
(6
)
 
2,152

Operating (loss) income
 
(8
)
 
—

 
609

 
438

 
—

 
—

 
1,039

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
 
541

 
541

 
243

 
—

 
361

 
(1,686
)
 
—

Interest expense
 
—

 
—

 
(162
)
 
(4
)
 
—

 
—

 
(166
)
Income from equity investees, net
 
—

 
—

 
2

 
6

 
—

 
—

 
8

Other expense, net
 
—

 
—

 
(11
)
 
(67
)
 
—

 
—

 
(78
)
Income before income taxes
 
533

 
541

 
681

 
373

 
361

 
(1,686
)
 
803

Income tax benefit (expense)
 
3

 
—

 
(140
)
 
(127
)
 
—

 
—

 
(264
)
Net income
 
536

 
541

 
541

 
246

 
361

 
(1,686
)
 
539

Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(3
)
 
(3
)
Net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc.
 
$
536

 
$
541

 
$
541

 
$
246

 
$
361

 
$
(1,689
)
 
$
536



43

DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
(in millions)  
 
 
Discovery
 
DCH
 
DCL
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries of
DCL
 
Other Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries of Discovery
 
Reclassifications 
and
Eliminations
 
Discovery and
Subsidiaries
Net income
 
$
408

 
$
410

 
$
410

 
$
246

 
$
274

 
$
(1,333
)
 
$
415

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Currency translation adjustments
 
(65
)
 
(65
)
 
(65
)
 
(65
)
 
(44
)
 
239

 
(65
)
Market value adjustments
 
(4
)
 
(4
)
 
(4
)
 
(4
)
 
(3
)
 
15

 
(4
)
Derivative adjustments
 
5

 
5

 
5

 
5

 
3

 
(18
)
 
5

Comprehensive income
 
344

 
346

 
346

 
182

 
230

 
(1,097
)
 
351

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
Comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
(2
)
 
(2
)
 
(2
)
 
(2
)
 
(1
)
 
1

 
(8
)
Comprehensive income attributable to Discovery Communications, Inc.
 
$
342

 
$
344

 
$
344

 
$
180

 
$
229

 
$
(1,097
)
 
$
342




44

DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
(in millions)  
 
 
Discovery
 
DCH
 
DCL
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries of
DCL
 
Other Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries of Discovery
 
Reclassifications 
and
Eliminations
 
Discovery and
Subsidiaries
Net income
 
$
286

 
$
289

 
$
289

 
$
152

 
$
193

 
$
(920
)
 
$
289

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Currency translation adjustments
 
132

 
132

 
132

 
132

 
88

 
(484
)
 
132

Derivative adjustments
 
(14
)
 
(14
)
 
(14
)
 
(30
)
 
(9
)
 
67

 
(14
)
Comprehensive income
 
404

 
407

 
407

 
254

 
272

 
(1,337
)
 
407

Comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
(9
)
 
(9
)
 
(9
)
 
(9
)
 
(6
)
 
30

 
(12
)
Comprehensive income attributable to Discovery Communications, Inc.
 
$
395

 
$
398

 
$
398

 
$
245

 
$
266

 
$
(1,307
)
 
$
395




45

DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
(in millions)
 
 
Discovery
 
DCH
 
DCL
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries of
DCL
 
Other Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries of Discovery
 
Reclassifications 
and
Eliminations
 
Discovery and
Subsidiaries
Net income
 
$
671

 
$
676

 
$
676

 
$
403

 
$
451

 
$
(2,193
)
 
$
684

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Currency translation adjustments
 
(7
)
 
(7
)
 
(7
)
 
(7
)
 
(5
)
 
26

 
(7
)
Market value adjustments
 
(25
)
 
(25
)
 
(25
)
 
(25
)
 
(17
)
 
92

 
(25
)
Derivative adjustments
 
(12
)
 
(12
)
 
(12
)
 
(13
)
 
(8
)
 
45

 
(12
)
Comprehensive income
 
627

 
632

 
632

 
358

 
421

 
(2,030
)
 
640

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
Comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
(3
)
 
(3
)
 
(3
)
 
(3
)
 
(2
)
 
(1
)
 
(15
)
Comprehensive income attributable to Discovery Communications, Inc.
 
$
624

 
$
629

 
$
629

 
$
355

 
$
419

 
$
(2,032
)
 
$
624



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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
(in millions)  
 
 
Discovery
 
DCH
 
DCL
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries of
DCL
 
Other Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries of Discovery
 
Reclassifications 
and
Eliminations
 
Discovery and
Subsidiaries
Net income
 
$
536

 
$
541

 
$
541

 
$
246

 
$
361

 
$
(1,686
)
 
$
539

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Currency translation adjustments
 
(116
)
 
(116
)
 
(116
)
 
(114
)
 
(77
)
 
423

 
(116
)
Derivative adjustments
 
(2
)
 
(2
)
 
(2
)
 
(2
)
 
(1
)
 
7

 
(2
)
Comprehensive income (loss)
 
418

 
423

 
423

 
130

 
283

 
(1,256
)
 
421

Comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
26

 
26

 
26

 
26

 
17

 
(98
)
 
23

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Discovery Communications, Inc.
 
$
444

 
$
449

 
$
449

 
$
156

 
$
300

 
$
(1,354
)
 
$
444



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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
(in millions)  
 
 
Discovery
 
DCH
 
DCL
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries of
DCL
 
Other Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries of Discovery
 
Reclassifications 
and
Eliminations
 
Discovery and
Subsidiaries
Operating Activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 
$
37

 
$
(13
)
 
$
(47
)
 
$
414

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
391

Investing Activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investments in equity method investees, net
 
—

 
—

 
(4
)
 
(52
)
 
—

 
—

 
(56
)
Purchases of property and equipment
 
—

 
—

 
(11
)
 
(32
)
 
—

 
—

 
(43
)
Distributions from equity method investees
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
40

 
—

 
—

 
40

Proceeds from dispositions, net of cash disposed
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
19

 
—

 
—

 
19

Investments in available-for-sale and cost method investments
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(4
)
 
—

 
—

 
(4
)
Payments for derivative instruments
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(3
)
 
—

 
—

 
(3
)
Other investing activities, net
 
—

 
—

 
23

 
(2
)
 
—

 
(23
)
 
(2
)
Cash (used in) provided by investing activities
 
—

 
—

 
8

 
(34
)
 
—

 
(23
)
 
(49
)
Financing Activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial paper repayments, net
 
—

 
—

 
13

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
13

Borrowings under revolving credit facility
 
—

 
—

 
100

 
180

 
—

 
—

 
280

Principal repayments of revolving credit facility
 
—

 
—

 
(100
)
 
(472
)
 
—

 
—

 
(572
)
Borrowings from debt, net of discount
 
—

 
—

 
498

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
498

Principal repayments of capital lease obligations
 
—

 
—

 
(3
)
 
(14
)
 
—

 
—

 
(17
)
Repurchases of stock
 
(750
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(750
)
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(17
)
 
—

 
—

 
(17
)
Equity-based plan payments, net
 
1

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1

Inter-company distributions
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(23
)
 
—

 
23

 
—

Inter-company contributions and other financing activities, net
 
712

 
13

 
(461
)
 
(277
)
 
—

 
—

 
(13
)
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities
 
(37
)
 
13

 
47

 
(623
)
 
—

 
23

 
(577
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
30

 
—

 
—

 
30

Net change in cash and cash equivalents
 
—

 
—

 
8

 
(213
)
 
—

 
—

 
(205
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
 
—

 
—

 
3

 
387

 
—

 
—

 
390

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
11

 
$
174

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
185


48

DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
(in millions)
 
 
Discovery
 
DCH
 
DCL
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries of
DCL
 
Other Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries of Discovery
 
Reclassifications 
and
Eliminations
 
Discovery and
Subsidiaries
Operating Activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash (used in) provided by operating activities
 
$
(73
)
 
$
8

 
$
148

 
$
311

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
394

Investing Activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases of property and equipment
 
—

 
—

 
(11
)
 
(41
)
 
—

 
—

 
(52
)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(22
)
 
—

 
—

 
(22
)
Payments for derivative instruments
 
—

 
—

 
(11
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(11
)
Proceeds from dispositions, net of cash disposed
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
61

 
—

 
—

 
61

Distributions from equity method investees
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
49

 
—

 
—

 
49

Investments in equity method investees, net
 
—

 
—

 
(1
)
 
(26
)
 
—

 
—

 
(27
)
Investments in cost method investments
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(16
)
 
—

 
—

 
(16
)
Inter-company distributions
 
—

 
—

 
31

 
—

 
—

 
(31
)
 
—

Other investing activities, net
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(8
)
 
—

 
—

 
(8
)
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities
 
—

 
—

 
8

 
(3
)
 
—

 
(31
)
 
(26
)
Financing Activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial paper borrowings, net
 
—

 
—

 
94

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
94

Borrowings under revolving credit facility
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
123

 
—

 
—

 
123

Principal repayments of revolving credit facility
 
—

 
—

 
(13
)
 
(148
)
 
—

 
—

 
(161
)
Borrowings from debt, net of discount
 
—

 
—

 
936

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
936

Principal repayments of debt
 
—

 
—

 
(849
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(849
)
Principal repayments of capital lease obligations
 
—

 
—

 
(2
)
 
(15
)
 
—

 
—

 
(17
)
Repurchases of stock
 
(524
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(524
)
Cash distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(36
)
 
—

 
—

 
(36
)
Equity-based plan payments, net
 
(11
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(11
)
Hedge of borrowings from debt instruments
 
—

 
—

 
(29
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(29
)
Inter-company distributions
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(31
)
 
—

 
31

 
—

Inter-company contributions and other financing activities, net
 
608

 
(8
)
 
(283
)
 
(330
)
 
—

 
—

 
(13
)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities
 
73

 
(8
)
 
(146
)
 
(437
)
 
—

 
31

 
(487
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(16
)
 
—

 
—

 
(16
)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
 
—

 
—

 
10

 
(145
)
 
—

 
—

 
(135
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
 
—

 
—

 
8

 
359

 
—

 
—

 
367

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
18

 
$
214

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
232


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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is a supplement to and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements and related notes. This section provides additional information regarding Discovery Communications, Inc.’s (“Discovery,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) businesses, current developments, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition. Additional context can also be found in the 2015 Form 10-K.
CAUTIONARY NOTE CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding our business, marketing and operating strategies, integration of acquired businesses, new service offerings, financial prospects, and anticipated sources and uses of capital. Words such as “anticipates,” “estimates,” “expects,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” and terms of similar substance used in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance identify forward-looking statements. Where, in any forward-looking statement, we express an expectation or belief as to future results or events, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that the expectation or belief will result or be accomplished. The following is a list of some, but not all, of the factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated: continued consolidation of distribution customers and production studios; a failure to secure affiliate agreements or renewal of such agreements on less favorable terms; changes in the distribution and viewing of television programming, including the expanded deployment of personal video recorders, video on demand (“VOD”), internet protocol television, mobile personal devices and personal tablets and their impact on television advertising revenue; rapid technological changes; the inability of advertisers or affiliates to remit payment to us in a timely manner or at all; general economic and business conditions; industry trends, including the timing of, and spending on, feature film, television and television commercial production; spending on domestic and foreign television advertising; disagreements with our distributors or other business partners over contract interpretation; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and political unrest and regulatory changes in international markets; market demand for foreign first-run and existing content libraries; the regulatory and competitive environment of the industries in which we, and the entities in which we have interests, operate; uncertainties inherent in the development of new business lines and business strategies; uncertainties regarding the financial performance of our equity method investees; integration of acquired businesses; failure to achieve the operating flexibility anticipated by the recently announced cost savings plan; uncertainties associated with product and service development and market acceptance, including the development and provision of programming for new television and telecommunications technologies; future financial performance, including availability, terms, and deployment of capital; the ability of suppliers and vendors to deliver products, equipment, software, and services; our ability to achieve the efficiencies, savings and other benefits anticipated from our cost-reduction initiative; the outcome of any pending or threatened litigation; availability of qualified personnel; the possibility or duration of an industry-wide strike or other job action affecting a major entertainment industry union; changes in, or failure or inability to comply with, government regulations, including, without limitation, regulations of the Federal Communications Commission and adverse outcomes from regulatory proceedings; changes in income taxes due to regulatory changes or changes in our corporate structure; changes in the nature of key strategic relationships with partners, distributors and equity method investee partners; competitor responses to our products and services and the products and services of the entities in which we have interests; threatened terrorist attacks and military action; reduced access to capital markets or significant increases in costs to borrow; and a reduction of advertising revenue associated with unexpected reductions in the number of subscribers. For additional risk factors, refer to Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in the 2015 Form 10-K. These forward-looking statements and such risks, uncertainties, and other factors speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report, and we expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein, to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto, or any other change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
We are a global media company that provides content across multiple distribution platforms, including pay-TV, FTA and broadcast television, websites, digital distribution arrangements and content licensing agreements. Our portfolio of networks includes prominent television brands such as Discovery Channel, our most widely distributed global brand, TLC, Animal Planet, Investigation Discovery ("ID") and Velocity (known as Turbo outside of the U.S.). We also develop and sell curriculum-based education products and services and operate production studios.
Our objectives are to invest in content for our networks to build viewership, optimize distribution revenue, capture advertising sales, and create or reposition branded channels and businesses that can sustain long-term growth and occupy a desired content niche with strong consumer appeal. Our strategy is to maximize the distribution, ratings and profit potential of each of our branded networks. In addition to growing distribution and advertising revenues for our branded networks, we are extending content distribution across new platforms, including brand-aligned websites, web-native networks, on-line streaming, mobile devices,

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VOD and broadband channels, which provide promotional platforms for our television content and serve as additional outlets for advertising and distribution revenue. Audience ratings are a key driver in generating advertising revenue and creating demand on the part of cable television operators, direct-to-home ("DTH") satellite operators, telecommunication service providers, and other content distributors, who deliver our content to their customers.
Our content spans genres including survival, exploration, sports, lifestyle, general entertainment, heroes, adventure, crime and investigation, health and kids. We have an extensive library of high-definition content and own rights to much of our content and footage, which enables us to exploit our library to launch brands and services into new markets quickly. Our content can be re-edited and updated in a cost-effective manner to provide topical versions of subject matter that can be utilized around the world on a variety of platforms.
Although the Company utilizes certain brands and content globally, we classify our operations in two reportable segments: U.S. Networks, consisting principally of domestic television networks and websites, and International Networks, consisting primarily of international television networks and websites. The Company also has two combined operating segments referred to as Education and Other, consisting principally of curriculum-based product and service offerings and production studios. Our segment presentation aligns with our management structure and the financial information management uses to make decisions about operating matters, such as the allocation of resources and business performance assessments.
U.S. Networks
U.S. Networks generated revenues of $1,680 million , which represented 51% of our total consolidated revenues, and Adjusted OIBDA of $1,017 million during the six months ended June 30, 2016 . Our U.S. Networks segment owns and operates ten national television networks, including fully distributed television networks such as Discovery Channel, TLC and Animal Planet. In addition, this segment holds an equity method investment interest in OWN.
U.S. Networks generates revenues from fees charged to distributors of our television networks’ first run content, which include cable, DTH satellite and telecommunication service providers, referred to as affiliate fees; fees from digital distributors for licensed content that was previously distributed on our television networks, referred to as digital distribution revenue; fees from advertising sold on our television networks and websites; fees from providing content to equity method investee networks; and revenue from licensing our brands for consumer products.
Typically, our television networks are aired pursuant to multi-year carriage agreements that provide for the level of carriage that our networks will receive and for annual graduated rate increases. Carriage of our networks depends on package inclusion, such as whether networks are on the more widely distributed, broader packages or lesser-distributed, specialized packages, also referred to as digital tiers. In December 2015, we announced our first authenticated U.S. TV Everywhere product that is available to certain subscribers and connects viewers with live and on-demand access to award-winning shows and series from nine U.S. networks in the Discovery portfolio: Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, ID, Science Channel, Velocity, Destination America, American Heroes Channel ("AHC") and Discovery Life.
Advertising revenue is based on the price received for available advertising spots and is dependent upon a number of factors including the number of subscribers to our channels, viewership demographics, the popularity of our programming, our ability to sell commercial time over a portfolio of channels and leverage multiple platforms to connect advertisers to target audiences. In the U.S., advertising time is sold in the upfront and scatter markets. In the upfront market, advertisers buy advertising time for upcoming seasons and, by committing to purchase in advance, lock in the advertising rates they will pay for the upcoming year. Many upfront advertising commitments include options whereby advertisers may reduce purchase commitments. In the scatter market, advertisers buy advertising closer to the time when the commercials will be run, which often results in a pricing premium compared to the upfront rates. The mix of upfront and scatter market advertising time sold is based upon the economic conditions at the time that upfront sales take place, impacting the sell-out levels management is willing or able to obtain. The demand in the scatter market then impacts the pricing achieved for our remaining advertising inventory. Scatter market pricing can vary from upfront pricing and can be volatile.
During the six months ended June 30, 2016 , distribution, advertising and other revenues were 46% , 52% and 2% , respectively, of total revenues for this segment. Discovery Channel, TLC and Animal Planet, collectively, generated 67% of U.S. Networks’ total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2016 .
U.S. Networks’ largest single cost is content expense, which includes content amortization, content impairments and production costs. U.S. Networks amortizes the cost of capitalized content rights based on the proportion of current estimated revenues relative to the estimated remaining total lifetime revenues, which results in either an accelerated method or a straight-line method of amortization over the estimated useful lives of the content. Amortization rates vary by network. Most of U.S. Networks' content rights are amortized using an accelerated amortization method over four years.

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International Networks
International Networks generated revenues of $1,501 million , which represented 46% of our total consolidated revenues, and Adjusted OIBDA of $434 million during the six months ended June 30, 2016 . Our International Networks segment principally consists of national and pan-regional television networks. This segment generates revenue from operations in virtually every pay-TV market in the world through an infrastructure that includes operational centers in London, Warsaw, Milan, Singapore and Miami. Global brands include Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, TLC, ID, Science Channel and Turbo (known as Velocity in the U.S.), along with brands exclusive to International Networks, including Eurosport, Real Time, DMAX and Discovery Kids. International Networks has a large international distribution platform for its 36 networks, with as many as 14 networks distributed in any particular country or territory across the more than 220 countries and territories around the world. As of June 30, 2016 , International Networks operated over 380 unique distribution feeds in over 40 languages with channel feeds customized according to language needs and advertising sales opportunities. International Networks also has FTA networks in Europe and the Middle East and broadcast networks in the Nordic countries, which we refer to as the Nordics, and continues to pursue further international expansion. FTA networks generate a significant portion of International Network's revenue. The penetration and growth rates of television services vary across the 220 countries and territories depending on the dominance of different television platforms in local markets. While pay-TV services have greater penetration in certain markets, FTA or broadcast television is dominant in others. International Networks pursues distribution across all television platforms based on the specific dynamics of local markets and relevant commercial agreements.
Similar to U.S. Networks, a significant source of revenue for International Networks relates to fees charged to operators who distribute our linear networks. Such operators primarily include cable and DTH satellite service providers. International television markets vary in their stages of development. Some markets, such as the U.K., are more advanced digital television markets, while others remain in the analog environment with varying degrees of investment from operators to expand channel capacity or convert to digital technologies. Common practice in some markets results in long-term contractual distribution relationships, while customers in other markets renew contracts annually. Distribution revenue for our International Networks segment is largely dependent on the number of subscribers that receive our networks or content, the rates negotiated in the distributor agreements, and the market demand for the content that we provide.
The other significant source of revenue for International Networks relates to advertising sold on our television networks, similar to U.S. Networks. Advertising revenue is dependent upon a number of factors, including the development of pay and free-to-air television markets, the number of subscribers to and viewers of our channels, viewership demographics, the popularity of our programming, and our ability to sell commercial time over a portfolio of channels. In certain markets, our advertising sales business operates with in-house sales teams, while we rely on external sales representation services in other markets. In developing television markets, advertising revenue growth results from continued subscriber growth, our localization strategy, and the shift of advertising spending from traditional broadcast networks to channels in the multi-channel environment. In relatively mature markets, such as Northern Europe, growth in advertising revenue comes from increasing advertising pricing and ratings on our existing television networks, and the development of new services.
During the six months ended June 30, 2016 , distribution, advertising and other revenues were 56% , 42% and 2% , respectively, of total net revenues for this segment. Pay-TV networks and FTA or broadcast networks generated 44% and 56% of International Networks' advertising revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2016 , respectively.
International Networks’ largest cost is content expense, which we distribute through localized programming disseminated via our 380 unique distribution feeds. While our International Networks segment maximizes the use of programming from U.S. Networks, we also develop local programming that is tailored to individual market preferences and license the rights to air films, television series and sporting events from third parties. International Networks amortizes the cost of capitalized content rights based on the proportion of current estimated revenues relative to the estimated remaining total lifetime revenues, which results in either an accelerated method or a straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the content of up to five years. Content acquired from U.S. Networks and content developed locally airing on the same network is amortized similarly, as amortization rates vary by network. Approximately half of International Networks' content is amortized using an accelerated amortization method, while the remainder is amortized on a straight-line basis. The costs for multi-year sports programming arrangements are expensed when the event is broadcast based on the estimated relative value of each season in the arrangement.
On June 23, 2016, the United Kingdom ("U.K.") held a referendum in which voters approved an exit from the European Union (“E.U.”), commonly referred to as “Brexit.” As a result of the referendum, it is expected that the British government will begin negotiating the terms of the U.K.’s future relationship with the E.U., which may have an adverse impact on advertising, subscribers, distributors and employees. We are currently monitoring the situation for potential effects to our distribution and licensing agreements, unusual foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, and changes to the legal and regulatory landscape.
On December 21, 2012, we acquired a 20% ownership interest in Eurosport France. On March 31, 2015 , we completed our acquisition of an additional 31% equity interest in Eurosport France for €36 million ( $38 million ), giving us a 51% controlling

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stake in Eurosport France. (See Note 2 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.) On October 1, 2015 , we acquired the remaining 49% of Eurosport France. (See Note 8 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.)
On June 30, 2015 , we sold our radio businesses in Northern Europe to Bauer for total consideration, net of cash disposed, of €72 million ( $80 million ), which included €54 million ( $61 million ) in cash and €18 million ( $19 million ) of contingent consideration paid on April 1, 2016 . The cumulative gain on the disposal of the radio business is $1 million and includes $26 million of goodwill allocated to the transaction based on the relative fair values of the radio business disposed of and the portion of the reporting unit that was retained. Based on a change in estimate of the fair value of contingent consideration, we recorded a pre-tax gain of $13 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 . For the year-ended December 31, 2015, we recorded an estimated loss on disposal of $12 million using then available projected results. We determined that the disposal did not meet the definition of a discontinued operation because it does not represent a strategic shift that has a significant impact on our operations and consolidated financial results. (See Note 2 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.)
On June 24, 2016, we acquired a 27.5% interest in Mega TV, a FTA channel in Chile owned by Bethia Comunicaciones, for $53 million , which we account for using the equity method.
Education and Other
Education and Other generated revenues of $90 million during the six months ended June 30, 2016 , which represented 3% of our consolidated revenues. Education is comprised of curriculum-based product and service offerings and generates revenues primarily from subscriptions charged to K-12 schools for access to an online suite of curriculum-based VOD tools, professional development services, digital textbooks and, to a lesser extent, student assessments and publication of hardcopy curriculum-based content. Other is comprised of production studios that develop content for our networks and television service providers throughout the world. Our wholly-owned production studios provide services to our U.S. Networks and International Networks segments at cost. The revenues and offsetting expenses associated with these inter-segment production services are not reflected in the results of operations for Education and Other as they have been eliminated within the production studios operating segment. On November 12, 2015, the Company acquired 5 million shares, or approximately 3% , of Lionsgate, an entertainment company involved in the production of movies and television, for $195 million , which is accounted for as an AFS security. (See Note 3 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.)



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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Consolidated Results of Operations
The table below presents our consolidated results of operations (in millions).
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
% Change
 
2016
 
2015
 
% Change
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Distribution
 
$
813

 
$
775

 
5
 %
 
$
1,614

 
$
1,533

 
5
 %
Advertising
 
813

 
814

 
—
 %
 
1,500

 
1,501

 
—
 %
Other
 
82

 
65

 
26
 %
 
155

 
157

 
(1
)%
Total revenues
 
1,708

 
1,654

 
3
 %
 
3,269

 
3,191

 
2
 %
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization
 
603

 
564

 
7
 %
 
1,195

 
1,129

 
6
 %
Selling, general and administrative
 
400

 
430

 
(7
)%
 
808

 
830

 
(3
)%
Depreciation and amortization
 
80

 
82

 
(2
)%
 
159

 
163

 
(2
)%
Restructuring and other charges
 
39

 
24

 
63
 %
 
45

 
33

 
36
 %
Gain on disposition
 
—

 
(3
)
 
(100
)%
 
(13
)
 
(3
)
 
NM

Total costs and expenses
 
1,122

 
1,097

 
2
 %
 
2,194

 
2,152

 
2
 %
Operating income
 
586

 
557

 
5
 %
 
1,075

 
1,039

 
3
 %
Interest expense
 
(91
)
 
(77
)
 
18
 %
 
(176
)
 
(166
)
 
6
 %
(Loss) income from equity investees, net
 
(23
)
 
7

 
NM

 
(31
)
 
8

 
NM

Other income (expense), net
 
38

 
(59
)
 
NM

 
22

 
(78
)
 
NM

Income before income taxes
 
510

 
428

 
19
 %
 
890

 
803

 
11
 %
Income tax expense
 
(95
)
 
(139
)
 
(32
)%
 
(206
)
 
(264
)
 
(22
)%
Net income
 
415

 
289

 
44
 %
 
684

 
539

 
27
 %
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(1
)
 
—

 
NM

 
(1
)
 
—

 
NM

Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
(6
)
 
(3
)
 
100
 %
 
(12
)
 
(3
)
 
NM

Net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc.
 
$
408

 
$
286

 
43
 %
 
$
671

 
$
536

 
25
 %
NM - Not meaningful
Revenues
Distribution revenue includes affiliate fees and digital distribution revenue and is largely dependent on the rates negotiated in our distribution agreements, the number of subscribers that receive our networks or content, and the market demand for the content that we provide. Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, distribution revenue increased 9% for the three months ended June 30, 2016 . Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and the acquisition of Eurosport France, distribution revenue increased 9% for the six months ended June 30, 2016 . The increases for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 were a result of increases of 8% , at our U.S. Networks segment and 10% and 9% , respectively, at our International Networks segment. U.S. Networks distribution revenue increased primarily due to annual contractual rate increases partially offset by slight declines in subscribers. International Networks' distribution revenue increased mostly due to increases in affiliate rates in Northern Europe, as well as increases in affiliate rates for CEEMEA and increases in affiliate rates and subscribers in Latin America, in equivalent amounts.
Advertising revenue is dependent upon a number of factors, including the stage of development of television markets, the number of subscribers to our channels, viewership demographics, the popularity of our content, our ability to sell commercial time over a group of channels, market demand, the mix of sales of commercial time between the upfront and scatter markets, and economic conditions. These factors impact the pricing and volume of our advertising inventory. Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and the disposition of the Company's radio business, advertising revenue increased 5% and 6% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , respectively. The U.S. Networks increased 5% and 6% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , respectively, and International Networks increased 5% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 . U.S.

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Networks' advertising revenue increased due to inventory management and increases in pricing, in equivalent amounts, offset by ratings declines. International Networks' revenue increased due to volume and ratings in Southern Europe, and to a lesser extent, pricing, ratings and volume in CEEMEA, partially offset by lower ratings and pricing in Northern Europe.
Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and the disposition of the Company's radio business, other revenue increased 32% and 2% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , respectively. The increase for the three months ended June 30, 2016, was due to increases in licensing fees at our U.S. and International Networks. Similar licensing increases for the six months ended June 30, 2016, were partially offset due to the absence of Eurosport France sublicensing fees which have been eliminated since the Company began to consolidate Eurosport France on March 31, 2015. (See Note 2 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.)
Costs of Revenues
Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and the disposition of the Company's radio business, costs of revenues increased 11% for the three months ended June 30, 2016 . Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, the acquisition of Eurosport France and the disposition of the Company's radio business, costs of revenues increased 9% for the six months ended June 30, 2016 . The increases were primarily attributable to increased spending for content on our networks, particularly sports rights, and slightly accelerated content amortization rates compared with prior years. Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and the disposition of the Company's radio business, content amortization was $415 million and $386 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, the disposition of the Company's radio business, and the acquisition on Eurosport France, content amortization was $842 million and $779 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively.
Selling, General and Administrative
Selling, general and administrative expenses consist principally of employee costs, marketing costs, research costs, occupancy and back office support fees. Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and the disposition of the Company's radio business, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 3% and increased 2% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , respectively, as spending for the components of selling, general and administrative was similar for each year.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense includes depreciation of fixed assets and amortization of finite-lived intangible assets. Depreciation and amortization remained consistent with the prior periods for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 .
Restructuring and Other Charges
Restructuring and other charges increased $15 million and $12 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , respectively, primarily due to personnel related termination costs for voluntary and involuntary severance actions in the second quarter of 2016. (See Note 17 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.) These increases were partially offset by decreases in content impairments resulting from the cancellation of certain high profile series due to legal circumstances pertaining to the associated talent that were incurred in the prior year for which there is no similar expense in the current period.
Gain on Disposition
Gain on disposition increased $10 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 as a result of the recognition of the final contingent payment for the sale of the radio business on June 30, 2015 . (See Note 2 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.)
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 primarily due to the March 11, 2016 issuance of the 4.90% senior notes due March 2026. (See Note 6 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.)
(Loss) Income from Equity Investees, net
Losses from our equity method investees increased $30 million and $39 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , respectively, due to reduced earnings at various equity method investees, including increased losses for derivatives that do not receive hedge accounting at All3Media.

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Other Income (Expense), net
The table below presents the details of other income (expense), net (in millions).
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Foreign currency gains (losses), net
 
$
41

 
$
(55
)
 
$
37

 
$
(67
)
Loss on derivative instruments
 
(6
)
 
—

 
(15
)
 
(11
)
Remeasurement gain on previously held equity interest
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
2

Other income (expense), net
 
3

 
(4
)
 
—

 
(2
)
Total other income (expense), net
 
$
38

 
$
(59
)
 
$
22

 
$
(78
)
Other income (expense) had net increases in earnings of $97 million and $100 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , respectively, as a result of recording gains for the revaluation of monetary assets and liabilities associated with the international legal entity financing structure compared with revaluation losses in prior periods.
Income Tax Expense
The following table reconciles the Company's effective income tax rate to the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate of 35% .
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate
 
35
 %
 
35
 %
 
35
 %
 
35
 %
State and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefit
 
(11
)%
 
2
 %
 
(5
)%
 
2
 %
Effect of foreign operations
 
(2
)%
 
—
 %
 
(3
)%
 
—
 %
Domestic production activity deductions
 
(4
)%
 
(4
)%
 
(4
)%
 
(4
)%
Change in uncertain tax positions
 
2
 %
 
(1
)%
 
1
 %
 
—
 %
Other, net
 
(1
)%
 
—
 %
 
(1
)%
 
—
 %
Effective income tax rate
 
19
 %
 
32
 %
 
23
 %
 
33
 %
Income tax expense was $95 million and $206 million , and the effective tax rates were 19% and 23% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , respectively. Income tax expense was $139 million and $264 million , and the effective income tax rates were 32% and 33% , for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , respectively. The net decrease in the effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 was primarily attributable to the resolution of multi-year state tax positions that resulted in a reduction of reserves related to uncertain tax positions, and, to a lesser extent, taxation of income among multiple foreign and domestic jurisdictions and the impact of various foreign legislative changes. (See Note 11 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.)
Segment Results of Operations
We evaluate the operating performance of our operating segments based on financial measures such as revenues and Adjusted OIBDA. Adjusted OIBDA is defined as operating income excluding: (i) mark-to-market equity-based compensation, (ii) depreciation and amortization, (iii) amortization of deferred launch incentives, (iv) restructuring and other charges, (v) certain impairment charges, (vi) gains and losses on business and asset dispositions, and (vii) certain inter-segment eliminations related to production studios. We use this measure to assess the operating results and performance of our segments, perform analytical comparisons, identify strategies to improve performance, and allocate resources to each segment. We believe Adjusted OIBDA is relevant to investors because it allows them to analyze the operating performance of each segment using the same metric management uses. We exclude mark-to-market equity-based compensation, restructuring and other charges, certain impairment charges, and gains and losses on business and asset dispositions from the calculation of Adjusted OIBDA due to their volatility. We also exclude the 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. Additionally, certain corporate expenses and inter-segment eliminations related to production studios are excluded from segment results to enable executive management to evaluate segment

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performance based upon the decisions of segment executives. Adjusted OIBDA should be considered in addition to, but not a substitute for, operating income, net income and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP.
Additional financial information for our reportable segments is set forth in Note 16 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
The table below presents the calculation of total Adjusted OIBDA (in millions).
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
% Change
 
2016
 
2015
 
% Change
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Networks
 
$
873

 
$
814

 
7
 %
 
$
1,680

 
$
1,563

 
7
 %
International Networks
 
790

 
801

 
(1
)%
 
1,501

 
1,536

 
(2
)%
Education and Other
 
46

 
40

 
15
 %
 
90

 
94

 
(4
)%
Corporate and inter-segment eliminations
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
—
 %
 
(2
)
 
(2
)
 
—
 %
Total revenue
 
1,708

 
1,654

 
3
 %
 
3,269

 
3,191

 
2
 %
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization
 
(603
)
 
(564
)
 
7
 %
 
(1,195
)
 
(1,129
)
 
6
 %
Selling, general and administrative (a)
 
(403
)
 
(414
)
 
(3
)%
 
(798
)
 
(822
)
 
(3
)%
Add: Amortization of deferred launch incentives (b)
 
4

 
4

 
—
 %
 
7

 
8

 
(13
)%
Adjusted OIBDA
 
$
706

 
$
680

 
4
 %
 
$
1,283

 
$
1,248

 
3
 %
 
 
 
 
 
(a) Selling, general and administrative expenses exclude mark-to-market equity-based compensation.
(b) Amortization of deferred launch incentives is included as a reduction of distribution revenue for reporting in accordance with GAAP, but is excluded from Adjusted OIBDA.

The table below presents our Adjusted OIBDA by segment, with a reconciliation of total Adjusted OIBDA to Net Income available to Discovery Communications, Inc. (in millions).
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
% Change
 
2016
 
2015
 
% Change
Adjusted OIBDA:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Networks
 
$
544

 
$
496

 
10
 %
 
$
1,017

 
$
921

 
10
 %
International Networks
 
249

 
266

 
(6
)%
 
434

 
481

 
(10
)%
Education and Other
 
(3
)
 
(2
)
 
(50
)%
 
(4
)
 
3

 
NM

Corporate and inter-segment eliminations
 
(84
)
 
(80
)
 
(5
)%
 
(164
)
 
(157
)
 
(4
)%
Total Adjusted OIBDA
 
706

 
680

 
4
 %
 
1,283

 
1,248

 
3
 %
Amortization of deferred launch incentives
 
(4
)
 
(4
)
 
—
 %
 
(7
)
 
(8
)
 
(13
)%
Mark-to-market equity-based compensation
 
3

 
(16
)
 
NM

 
(10
)
 
(8
)
 
25
 %
Depreciation and amortization
 
(80
)
 
(82
)
 
(2
)%
 
(159
)
 
(163
)
 
(2
)%
Restructuring and other charges
 
(39
)
 
(24
)
 
63
 %
 
(45
)
 
(33
)
 
36
 %
Gain on disposition
 
—

 
3

 
NM

 
13

 
3

 
NM

Operating income
 
586

 
557

 
5
 %
 
1,075

 
1,039

 
3
 %
Interest expense
 
(91
)
 
(77
)
 
18
 %
 
(176
)
 
(166
)
 
6
 %
(Loss) income from equity investees, net
 
(23
)
 
7

 
NM

 
(31
)
 
8

 
NM

Other income (expense), net
 
38

 
(59
)
 
NM

 
22

 
(78
)
 
NM

Income tax expense
 
(95
)
 
(139
)
 
(32
)%
 
(206
)
 
(264
)
 
(22
)%
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(1
)
 
—

 
NM

 
(1
)
 
—

 
NM

Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
(6
)
 
(3
)
 
100
 %
 
(12
)
 
(3
)
 
NM

Net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc.
 
$
408

 
$
286

 
43
 %
 
$
671

 
$
536

 
25
 %

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U.S. Networks
The table below presents, for our U.S. Networks operating segment, revenues by type, certain operating expenses, certain contra revenue amounts, Adjusted OIBDA and a reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA to operating income (in millions).
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
% Change
 
2016
 
2015
 
% Change
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Distribution
 
$
386

 
$
357

 
8
 %
 
$
776

 
$
719

 
8
 %
Advertising
 
471

 
447

 
5
 %
 
873

 
822

 
6
 %
Other
 
16

 
10

 
60
 %
 
31

 
22

 
41
 %
Total revenues
 
873

 
814

 
7
 %
 
1,680

 
1,563

 
7
 %
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization
 
(218
)
 
(210
)
 
4
 %
 
(438
)
 
(415
)
 
6
 %
Selling, general and administrative
 
(111
)
 
(108
)
 
3
 %
 
(225
)
 
(227
)
 
(1
)%
Adjusted OIBDA
 
544

 
496

 
10
 %
 
1,017

 
921

 
10
 %
Depreciation and amortization
 
(5
)
 
(8
)
 
(38
)%
 
(12
)
 
(16
)
 
(25
)%
Restructuring and other charges
 
(7
)
 
(15
)
 
(53
)%
 
(8
)
 
(22
)
 
(64
)%
Inter-segment eliminations
 
(1
)
 
—

 
NM

 
(5
)
 
(2
)
 
NM

Operating income
 
$
531

 
$
473

 
12
 %
 
$
992

 
$
881

 
13
 %
Revenues
Distribution revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 increased 8% primarily due to annual contractual rate increases partially offset by slight declines in subscribers.
Advertising revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 increased 5% and 6% , respectively, due to inventory management and increases in pricing partially offset by ratings declines.
Other revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 increased 60% and 41% , respectively, due to increases in licensing fees.
Costs of Revenues
Costs of revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 increased 4% and 6% , respectively. The increases were primarily attributable to increased spending for content on our networks and slightly accelerated content amortization rates compared with prior years. Content amortization was $179 million and $173 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively and $362 million and $342 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively.
Selling, General and Administrative
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 3% and decreased 1% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , as spending for the components of selling, general and administrative was similar for each year.
Adjusted OIBDA
Adjusted OIBDA for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 increased 10% primarily due to increases in distribution and advertising revenue partially offset by increases in content amortization.

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International Networks
The following table presents, for our International Networks operating segment, revenues by type, certain operating expenses, contra revenue amounts, Adjusted OIBDA and a reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA to operating income (in millions).
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
% Change
 
2016
 
2015
 
% Change
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Distribution
 
$
427

 
$
418

 
2
 %
 
$
838

 
$
814

 
3
 %
Advertising
 
342

 
367

 
(7
)%
 
627

 
679

 
(8
)%
Other
 
21

 
16

 
31
 %
 
36

 
43

 
(16
)%
Total revenues
 
790

 
801

 
(1
)%
 
1,501

 
1,536

 
(2
)%
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization
 
(363
)
 
(337
)
 
8
 %
 
(716
)
 
(671
)
 
7
 %
Selling, general and administrative
 
(182
)
 
(202
)
 
(10
)%
 
(358
)
 
(392
)
 
(9
)%
Add: Amortization of deferred launch incentives
 
4

 
4

 
—
 %
 
7

 
8

 
(13
)%
Adjusted OIBDA
 
249

 
266

 
(6
)%
 
434

 
481

 
(10
)%
Amortization of deferred launch incentives
 
(4
)
 
(4
)
 
—
 %
 
(7
)
 
(8
)
 
(13
)%
Depreciation and amortization
 
(56
)
 
(59
)
 
(5
)%
 
(110
)
 
(116
)
 
(5
)%
Restructuring and other charges
 
(15
)
 
(8
)
 
88
 %
 
(20
)
 
(10
)
 
100
 %
Gain on disposition
 
—

 
3

 
NM

 
13

 
3

 
NM

Inter-segment eliminations
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
—
 %
 
(2
)
 
(2
)
 
—
 %
Operating income
 
$
173

 
$
197

 
(12
)%
 
$
308

 
$
348

 
(11
)%
Revenues
Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, distribution revenue increased 10% for the three months ended June 30, 2016 . Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and the acquisition of Eurosport France, distribution revenue increased 9% for the six months ended June 30, 2016 . These increases for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 were mostly due to increases in affiliate rates in Northern Europe, as well as increases in affiliate rates for CEEMEA and increases in affiliate rates and subscribers in Latin America, in equivalent amounts. Such growth is consistent with the continued development of the pay-TV markets in those regions.
Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and the disposition of the Company's radio business, advertising revenue increased 5% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 . The increase for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 was primarily driven by volume and ratings in Southern Europe, and to a lesser extent, pricing, ratings and volume in CEEMEA, partially offset by lower ratings and pricing in Northern Europe.
Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and the disposition of the Company's radio business, other revenue increased 43% for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and decreased 13% for the six months ended June 30, 2016 . Licensing fees increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 . The increase in licensing fees for the six months ended June 30, 2016 was offset by the absence of sublicensing fees for Eurosport France, which have been eliminated since the Company began to consolidate Eurosport France on March 31, 2015.
Costs of Revenues
Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and the disposition of the Company's radio business, costs of revenues increased 14% for the three months ended June 30, 2016 . Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, the acquisition of Eurosport France and the disposition of the Company's radio business, costs of revenues increased 12% for the six months ended June 30, 2016 . These increases were mostly attributable to increased spending on content, particularly sports rights and associated production costs, on our networks and slightly accelerated content amortization rates compared with prior year. Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, content amortization was $233 million and $212 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and the acquisition of Eurosport France, content amortization was $476 million and $425 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

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Selling, General and Administrative
Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and the disposition of the Company's radio business, selling, general and administrative expenses remained consistent for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 .
Adjusted OIBDA
Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and the disposition of the Company's radio business, Adjusted OIBDA increased 8% and 3% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 , respectively. The increases were primarily due to increases in distribution and advertising revenue partially offset by higher content expense.
Education and Other
The following table presents, for our Education and Other segments revenues, certain operating expenses, Adjusted OIBDA and a reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA to operating income (in millions).
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
% Change
 
2016
 
2015
 
% Change
Revenues
 
$
46

 
$
40

 
15
 %
 
$
90

 
$
94

 
(4
)%
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization
 
(21
)
 
(16
)
 
31
 %
 
(41
)
 
(42
)
 
(2
)%
Selling, general and administrative
 
(28
)
 
(26
)
 
8
 %
 
(53
)
 
(49
)
 
8
 %
Adjusted OIBDA
 
(3
)
 
(2
)
 
(50
)%
 
(4
)
 
3

 
NM

Depreciation and amortization
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
—
 %
 
(3
)
 
(3
)
 
—
 %
Restructuring and other charges
 
(3
)
 
—

 
NM

 
(3
)
 
—

 
NM

Inter-segment eliminations
 
2

 
1

 
100
 %
 
7

 
4

 
75
 %
Operating income
 
$
(5
)
 
$
(2
)
 
NM

 
$
(3
)
 
$
4

 
NM

Adjusted OIBDA for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 remained consistent and decreased $7 million, respectively. The decrease for the six months ended June 30, 2016 was primarily due to additional operational investments in Education's digital textbooks.
Corporate and Inter-segment Eliminations
The following table presents our unallocated corporate amounts including certain operating expenses, Adjusted OIBDA and a reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA to operating loss (in millions).
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
% Change
 
2016
 
2015
 
% Change
Revenues
 
$
(1
)
 
$
(1
)
 
—
 %
 
$
(2
)
 
$
(2
)
 
—
 %
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 
—
 %
 
—

 
(1
)
 
(100
)%
Selling, general and administrative
 
(82
)
 
(78
)
 
5
 %
 
(162
)
 
(154
)
 
5
 %
Adjusted OIBDA
 
(84
)
 
(80
)
 
(5
)%
 
(164
)
 
(157
)
 
(4
)%
Mark-to-market equity-based compensation
 
3

 
(16
)
 
NM

 
(10
)
 
(8
)
 
25
 %
Depreciation and amortization
 
(18
)
 
(14
)
 
29
 %
 
(34
)
 
(28
)
 
21
 %
Restructuring and other charges
 
(14
)
 
(1
)
 
NM

 
(14
)
 
(1
)
 
NM

Operating loss
 
$
(113
)
 
$
(111
)
 
2
 %
 
$
(222
)
 
$
(194
)
 
14
 %
Corporate operations primarily consist of executive management, administrative support services and substantially all of our equity-based compensation.

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Adjusted OIBDA decreased 5% and 4% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 primarily due to increases in personnel for IT security, offset by reductions in integration costs.
The decrease in mark-to-market equity-based compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 was primarily attributable to a decline in Discovery's stock price for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 compared with an increase in stock price during the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 . Changes in stock price are a key driver of fair value estimates used in the attribution of expense for SARs, PRSUs and unit awards. By contrast, stock options and RSUs are fair valued at grant date and amortized over their vesting period without mark-to-market adjustments. The expense associated with these equity awards are included in Adjusted OIBDA as a component of selling general and administrative expense.
Items Impacting Comparability
The impact of exchange rates on our business is an important factor in understanding period to period comparisons of our results. For example, our international revenues are favorably impacted as the U.S. dollar weakens relative to other foreign currencies, and unfavorably impacted as the U.S dollar strengthens relative to other foreign currencies. We believe the presentation of results on a constant currency basis (ex-FX), in addition to results reported in accordance with GAAP provides useful information about our operating performance because the presentation ex-FX excludes the effects of foreign currency volatility and highlights our core operating results. The presentation of results on a constant currency basis should be considered in addition to, but not a substitute for, measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP.
The ex-FX change represents the percentage change on a period-over-period basis adjusted for foreign currency impacts. The ex-FX change is calculated as the difference between the current year amounts translated at a baseline rate, a spot rate for each of our currencies determined early in the fiscal year as part of our forecasting process, (the “2016 Baseline Rate”) and the prior year amounts translated at the same 2016 Baseline Rate. In addition, consistent with the assumption of a constant currency environment, our ex-FX results exclude the impact of our foreign currency hedging activities as well as realized and unrealized foreign currency transaction gains and losses. Results on a constant currency basis, as we present them, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
The impact of foreign currency on the comparability of our consolidated results is as follows (dollar amounts in millions):
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
% Change
(Reported)
 
% Change
(ex-FX)
Distribution revenue
 
$
813

 
$
775

 
5
 %
 
9
 %
Advertising revenue
 
813

 
814

 
—
 %
 
1
 %
Other revenue
 
82

 
65

 
26
 %
 
26
 %
Costs of revenue, excluding depreciation and amortization
 
603

 
564

 
7
 %
 
8
 %
Selling, general and administrative expense
 
400

 
430

 
(7
)%
 
(5
)%
Adjusted OIBDA
 
706

 
680

 
4
 %
 
8
 %

 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
% Change
(Reported)
 
% Change
(ex-FX)
Distribution revenue
 
$
1,614

 
$
1,533

 
5
 %
 
10
 %
Advertising revenue
 
1,500

 
1,501

 
—
 %
 
2
 %
Other revenue
 
155

 
157

 
(1
)%
 
(1
)%
Costs of revenue, excluding depreciation and amortization
 
1,195

 
1,129

 
6
 %
 
7
 %
Selling, general and administrative expense
 
808

 
830

 
(3
)%
 
(1
)%
Adjusted OIBDA
 
1,283

 
1,248

 
3
 %
 
8
 %


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The impact of foreign currency on the comparability of our financial results for International Networks for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 is as follows (dollar amounts in millions):
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
% Change
(Reported)
 
% Change
(ex-FX)
Distribution revenue
 
$
427

 
$
418

 
2
 %
 
10
 %
Advertising revenue
 
342

 
367

 
(7
)%
 
(4
)%
Other revenue
 
21

 
16

 
31
 %
 
18
 %
Costs of revenue, excluding depreciation and amortization
 
363

 
337

 
8
 %
 
9
 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
182

 
202

 
(10
)%
 
(7
)%
Adjusted OIBDA
 
249

 
266

 
(6
)%
 
4
 %

 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
% Change
(Reported)
 
% Change
(ex-FX)
Distribution revenue
 
$
838

 
$
814

 
3
 %
 
11
 %
Advertising revenue
 
627

 
679

 
(8
)%
 
(4
)%
Other revenue
 
36

 
43

 
(16
)%
 
(21
)%
Costs of revenue, excluding depreciation and amortization
 
716

 
671

 
7
 %
 
9
 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
358

 
392

 
(9
)%
 
(5
)%
Adjusted OIBDA
 
434

 
481

 
(10
)%
 
2
 %

FINANCIAL CONDITION
Liquidity
Sources of Cash
Historically, we have generated a significant amount of cash from operations. During the six months ended June 30, 2016 , we have funded our working capital needs primarily through cash flows from operations. As of June 30, 2016 , we had $185 million of cash and cash equivalents on hand.
•
Debt
Senior Notes
As a public company, we may have access to other sources of capital such as the public bond and equity markets. On March 11, 2016 , DCL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, issued $ 500 million principal amount of 4.90% senior notes due March 11, 2026 . All of DCL's outstanding senior notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured and unsubordinated basis by Discovery and contain certain nonfinancial covenants, events of default and other customary provisions.
We maintain an effective Registration Statement on Form S-3 that allows us to conduct registered offerings of securities, including debt securities, common stock and preferred stock. Access to sufficient capital from the public market is not assured.
Revolving Credit Facility
We have access to a $2.0 billion revolving credit facility. Borrowing capacity under this agreement is reduced by the outstanding borrowings under the commercial paper program. As of June 30, 2016 , the Company had outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility of $480 million at a weighted average interest rate of 2.00% . Borrowings under the revolving credit facility bear interest at rates that vary based on DCL’s periodic debt ratings. The revolving credit facility agreement provides for a maturity date of February 4, 2021 and the option for up to two additional 364-day renewal periods. All obligations of DCL and the other borrowers under the revolving credit facility are unsecured and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Discovery. Borrowings may be used for general corporate purposes.

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The credit agreement governing the revolving credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”) contains customary representations, warranties and events of default, as well as affirmative and negative covenants, including limitations on liens, investments, indebtedness, dispositions, affiliate transactions, dividends and restricted payments. DCL, its subsidiaries and Discovery are also subject to a limitation on mergers, liquidation and disposals of all or substantially all of their assets. The Credit Agreement also requires DCL to maintain a consolidated interest coverage ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of no less than 3:00 to 1:00 and a consolidated leverage ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of no more than 4:50 to 1:00. As of June 30, 2016 , Discovery, DCL and the other borrowers were in compliance with all covenants and there were no events of default under the Credit Agreement.
Commercial Paper
Under our commercial paper program and subject to market conditions, DCL may issue unsecured commercial paper notes from time to time up to an aggregate principal amount outstanding at any given time of $1.0 billion . The maturities of these notes will vary but may not exceed 397 days. The notes may be issued at a discount or at par, and interest rates will vary based on market conditions and the credit ratings assigned to the notes at the time of issuance. As of June 30, 2016 , we had $106 million of commercial paper borrowings outstanding with a weighted average interest rate of approximately .95% and maturities of less than 90 days.
We repay our senior notes, revolving credit facility and commercial paper as required, and accordingly these sources of cash also require use of our cash.
•
Notes Receivable
We have an outstanding note receivable from OWN, our equity method investee, which totals $348 million including interest. During the six months ended June 30, 2016 the Company received net repayments on the note receivable of $45 million . Borrowings are scheduled for repayment four years after the borrowing date to the extent that OWN has excess cash to repay the borrowings then due.
Uses of Cash
Our primary uses of cash include the creation and acquisition of new content, business acquisitions, repurchases of our capital stock, income taxes, personnel costs, principal and interest on our outstanding senior notes, and funding for various equity method and other investments.
•
Content Acquisition
We plan to continue to invest significantly in the creation and acquisition of new content. Additional information regarding contractual commitments to acquire content is set forth in “Commitments and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements” in Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our 2015 Form 10-K.
•
Common Stock Repurchase Program
Under the stock repurchase program, management is authorized to purchase shares of the Company's common stock from time to time through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions at prevailing market prices or pursuant to one or more accelerated stock repurchase 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. As of June 30, 2016 , the Company had repurchased 3 million and 134 million shares of our Series A and Series C common stock over the life of the program for the aggregate purchase price of $171 million and $5.8 billion , respectively. Over the life of the program, authorization under the stock repurchase program has totaled $7.5 billion . As of June 30, 2016 , the Company had remaining authorization of $1.5 billion for future repurchases under the existing stock repurchase program, which will expire on October 8, 2017 . We have been funding our stock repurchases through a combination of cash on hand, cash generated by operations and the issuance of debt. In the future we may also choose to fund our stock repurchase program through borrowings under our revolving credit facility and future financing transactions.
•
Preferred Stock Conversion and Repurchase
We have an agreement with Advance/Newhouse to repurchase, on a quarterly basis, a number of shares of Series C convertible preferred stock convertible into 3/7 of the number of shares of Series C common stock purchased under the Company’s stock repurchase program during the then most recently completed fiscal quarter. The price paid per share is calculated as 99% of the average price paid for the Series C common shares repurchased by the Company during the applicable fiscal quarter multiplied by the Series C conversion rate. The Advance/Newhouse repurchases are made outside of the Company’s publicly announced stock repurchase program. During the six months ended June 30, 2016 , we converted and retired 4.7 million shares of our Series C convertible preferred stock under the preferred stock conversion and repurchase arrangement for an aggregate purchase price of $250 million . The Company expects to convert and retire 2.2 million shares of its Series C convertible

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preferred shares under the preferred stock conversion and repurchase arrangement for an aggregate purchase price of $121 million on or about August 4, 2016 . (See Note 9 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.)
•
Income Taxes and Interest
We expect to continue to make payments for income taxes and interest on our outstanding senior notes. During the six months ended June 30, 2016 , we made cash payments of $314 million and $174 million for income taxes and interest on our outstanding debt, respectively.
•
Business Combinations and Investments
Our uses of cash have included business combinations. (See Note 2 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.) Due to business combinations, we also have redeemable equity balances of $241 million , which may require the use of cash in the event holders of noncontrolling interests put their interests to the Company.
We have interests in various equity method investees and provide funding to those equity method investees from time to time. We also have interests in AFS securities and cost method investments. (See Note 3 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.)
•
Restructuring and Other
As announced on May 4, 2016, we committed to a cost-savings plan that encompasses a series of actions intended to enable us to more efficiently operate a leaner cost structure and invest in growth initiatives, including digital media and content creation. The cost-savings plan includes significant personnel restructuring (see Note 17). The Company expects to take additional actions to reduce its non-personnel costs and is continuing to evaluate its overall expense base.
•
Equity-Based Compensation
We expect to continue to make payments for vested cash-settled equity awards. Actual amounts expensed and payable for cash-settled awards are dependent on future fair value calculations which are primarily affected by changes in our stock price or changes in the number of awards outstanding. During the six months ended June 30, 2016 , we paid $5 million for cash-settled equity awards. As of June 30, 2016 , liabilities totaled $59 million for outstanding liability-classified equity-based compensation awards, of which $22 million was classified as current. (See Note 10 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.)
Cash Flows
The following table presents changes in cash and cash equivalents (in millions).
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
 
$
390

 
$
367

Cash provided by operating activities
 
391

 
394

Cash used in investing activities
 
(49
)
 
(26
)
Cash used in financing activities
 
(577
)
 
(487
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 
30

 
(16
)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
 
(205
)
 
(135
)
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
185

 
$
232

Operating Activities
Cash provided by operating activities remained consistent for the six months ended June 30, 2016 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2015 . Improved operating performance and decreases in cash paid for taxes were offset by increases in content spending of $63 million and decreases in working capital due to the timing of payments for accounts payable, decreases in accruals and increases in other assets.
Investing Activities
Cash flows used in investing activities increased $23 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2015 . The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in investments in equity method investees of $29 million and a decrease in proceeds from disposition of businesses of $42 million . These changes were partially offset by a decrease in purchases of property and equipment of $9 million , a decrease in cash paid for business combinations, net of cash acquired of $22 million and a decrease in payments for derivative instruments, net of $8 million .

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Financing Activities
Cash flows used in financing activities increased $90 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2015 . The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in repurchases of stock of $226 million offset by increases in borrowings of $76 million : increased borrowings of senior notes, net of repayments, of $411 million offset by decreases in borrowings of commercial paper of $81 million and revolver loans, net of repayments, of $254 million .

Capital Resource s
As of June 30, 2016 , capital resources were comprised of the following (in millions).
 
 
June 30, 2016
 
 
Total
Capacity
 
Outstanding
Letters of
Credit
 
Outstanding
Indebtedness
 
Unused
Capacity
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
185

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
185

Revolving credit facility (a)
 
2,000

 
1

 
586

 
1,413

Senior notes (b)
 
7,299

 
—

 
7,299

 
—

Total
 
$
9,484

 
$
1

 
$
7,885

 
$
1,598

 
 
 
 
 

(a) Outstanding commercial paper borrowings of $106 million as of June 30, 2016 are supported by unused committed capacity under the revolving credit facility and reduce unused capacity. There were $480 million in borrowings under the revolving credit facility outstanding as of June 30, 2016 .
(b) Interest on the senior notes is paid annually or semi-annually. Our senior notes outstanding as of June 30, 2016 had interest rates that ranged from 1.90% to 6.35% and will mature between 2019 and 2043.
We expect that our cash balance, cash generated from operations and availability under our revolving credit agreement will be sufficient to fund our cash needs for the next twelve months. Our borrowing costs and access to capital markets can be affected by short and long-term debt ratings assigned by independent rating agencies which are based, in part, on our performance as measured by credit metrics such as interest coverage and leverage ratios.
As of June 30, 2016 , we held $91 million of our $185 million of cash and cash equivalents in our foreign subsidiaries. We intend to permanently reinvest these funds outside of the U.S. Our current plans do not demonstrate a need to repatriate them to the U.S. However, if these funds are needed in the U.S., we would be required to accrue and pay U.S. taxes to repatriate them. The determination of the amount of unrecognized U.S. deferred income tax liability with respect to these undistributed foreign earnings is not practicable.
COMMITMENTS AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
In the normal course of business, we enter into commitments for the purchase of goods or services that require us to make payments or provide funding in the event certain circumstances occur. (See Note 15 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.)
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In the ordinary course of business, we enter into transactions with related parties, primarily Liberty Global, Liberty Broadband, our equity method investees and minority partners of our consolidated subsidiaries. (See Note 14 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.)
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
Our critical accounting policies and estimates have not changed since December 31, 2015 . For a discussion of each of our critical accounting policies listed below, including information and analysis of estimates and assumptions involved in their application, and other significant accounting policies, see Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in the 2015 Form 10-K:
• Revenue recognition;
• Goodwill and intangible assets;
• Income taxes;

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• Content rights;
• Equity-based compensation; and
• Equity method investments.
NEW ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
We adopted accounting and reporting standards during the six months ended June 30, 2016 . (See Note 1 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.)
ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Quantitative and qualitative disclosures about our existing market risk are set forth in Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk,” in the 2015 Form 10-K. Our exposures to market risk have not changed materially since December 31, 2015 .
ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2016 . The term “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Based on the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2016 , our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
During the three months ended June 30, 2016 , there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f), that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings
In the normal course of business, we experience routine claims and legal proceedings. It is the opinion of our management, based on information available at this time, that none of the current claims and proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
ITEM 1A. Risk Factors
Disclosure about our existing risk factors is set forth in Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in the 2015 Form 10-K. Our risk factors have not changed materially since December 31, 2015 , except for the following:
As a company that has operations in the United Kingdom, the vote by the United Kingdom to leave the European Union could have an adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial position.
On June 23, 2016, the U.K. held a referendum in which voters approved an exit from the E.U., commonly referred to as “Brexit.” As a result of the referendum, it is expected that the British government will begin negotiating the terms of the U.K.’s future relationship with the E.U. The effects of Brexit will depend on any agreements the U.K. makes to retain access to the E.U. markets either during a transitional period or more permanently. The measures could potentially disrupt the markets we serve and

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may cause us to lose subscribers, distributors and employees. If the U.K. loses access to the single E.U. market and the global trade deals negotiated by the E.U., it could have a detrimental impact on our U.K. growth. Such a decline could also make our doing business in Europe more difficult, which could delay and reduce the scope our distribution and licensing agreements. Without access to the single E.U. market, it may be more challenging and costly to obtain intellectual property rights for our content within the U.K. In addition, Brexit could lead to legal uncertainty and potentially divergent national laws and regulations as the U.K. determines which E.U. laws to replace and replicate. If there are changes to U.K. immigration policy as a result of Brexit, this could affect our employees and their ability to move freely between the E.U. member states for work related matters.
The announcement of Brexit has caused significant volatility in global stock markets and currency exchange rate fluctuations. With the expansion of our international operations, our exposure to exchange rate fluctuation has increased. This increase in exposure could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and net asset balances, as there can be no assurance that the downward trend of the British pound and the Euro will rebound. Brexit may also create global uncertainty, which may cause a decrease in consumer discretionary spending. These decreases in consumer discretionary spending may affect cable television and other video service subscriptions where our networks are distributed. This could lead to a decrease in the number of subscribers receiving our programming, which could in turn have a negative impact on our viewing subscribers and affiliation fee revenues. A decrease in our viewing subscribers would have a negative impact on the number of viewers watching our programming, possibly impacting the rates we are able to charge for advertising. Any of the foregoing factors may adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial position.
ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
The following table presents information about our repurchases of common stock that were made through open market transactions during the three months ended June 30, 2016 .
Period
 
Total  Number
of Series C Shares
Purchased
 
Average
Price
Paid per
Share: Series C  (a)
 
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs (b)(c)
 
Approximate
Dollar Value of
Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or Programs (a)(b )
April 1, 2016 - April 30, 2016
 
7,389,202

 
$
27.59

 
7,389,202

 
$
1,623,343,451

May 1, 2016 - May 31, 2016
 
3,013,941

 
$
27.16

 
3,013,941

 
$
1,541,483,274

June 1, 2016 - June 30, 2016
 
—

 
$
—

 
—

 
$
1,541,483,274

Total
 
10,403,143

 
$
27.47

 
10,403,143

 
$
1,541,483,274


 
 
 
 
 
(a) The amounts do not give effect to any fees, commissions or other costs associated with repurchases of shares.
(b) Under the stock repurchase program, management is authorized to purchase shares of the Company's common stock from time to time through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions at prevailing prices 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. As of June 30, 2016 , the total amount authorized under the stock repurchase program was $7.5 billion , and we had remaining authorization of $1.5 billion for future repurchases under our common stock repurchase program, which will expire on October 8, 2017 . We have been funding and expect to continue to fund stock repurchases through a combination of cash on hand and cash generated by operations. In the future, we may also choose to fund our stock repurchase program under our revolving credit facility or future financing transactions. There were no repurchases of our Series A and B common stock during the three months ended June 30, 2016 . The Company first announced its stock repurchase program on August 3, 2010.
(c) We entered into an agreement with Advance/Newhouse to repurchase, on a quarterly basis, a number of shares of Series C convertible preferred stock convertible into a number of shares of Series C common stock equal to 3/7 of all shares of Series C common stock purchased under our stock repurchase program during the then most recently completed fiscal quarter. During the three months ended June 30, 2016 , we converted and retired 1.8 million shares of converted Series C convertible preferred stock under the preferred stock conversion and repurchase arrangement for an aggregate purchase price of $91 million . Based on the number of shares of Series C common stock purchased during the three months ended June 30, 2016 , we expect to convert and retire 2.2 million shares of our Series C convertible preferred stock for $121 million on or about August 4, 2016 .

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ITEM 6. Exhibits.
 
 
 
Exhibit No.
  
Description
 
 
 
10.1
 
Employment Agreement, dated June 13, 2016, between JB Perrette and Discovery Corporate Services Limited (filed herewith)

 
 
 
31.1
  
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Amended, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)
 
 
31.2
  
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Amended, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)
 
 
32.1
  
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith)
 
 
32.2
  
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith)
 
 
101.INS
  
XBRL Instance Document (filed herewith) †
 
 
101.SCH
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (filed herewith)†
 
 
101.CAL
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (filed herewith) †
 
 
101.DEF
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (filed herewith) †
 
 
101.LAB
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (filed herewith) †
 
 
101.PRE
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (filed herewith) †

† Attached as Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are the following formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , (v) Consolidated Statement of Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2016 , and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
Date: August 2, 2016
 
 
 
By:
 
/s/ David M. Zaslav
 
 
 
 
 
 
David M. Zaslav
 
 
 
 
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
Date: August 2, 2016
 
 
 
By:
 
/s/ Andrew Warren
 
 
 
 
 
 
Andrew Warren
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer


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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
 
 
 
Exhibit No.
  
Description
 
 
10.1
 
Employment Agreement, dated June 13, 2016, between JB Perrette and Discovery Corporate Services Limited (filed herewith)

 
 
 
31.1
  
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Amended, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)
 
 
31.2
  
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Amended, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)
 
 
32.1
  
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith)
 
 
32.2
  
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith)
 
 
101.INS
  
XBRL Instance Document (filed herewith) †
 
 
101.SCH
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (filed herewith) †
 
 
101.CAL
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (filed herewith) †
 
 
101.DEF
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (filed herewith) †
 
 
101.LAB
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (filed herewith) †
 
 
101.PRE
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (filed herewith) †

† Attached as Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are the following formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 , (v) Consolidated Statement of Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2016 , and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Exhibit 10.1

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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made this 13th day of June, 2016, by and between Discovery Corporate Services Limited (“Company”) and JB Perrette (“Executive”). Where relevant, Company shall also refer to Discovery Communications, LLC and its executive management and all subsidiary and group companies within Discovery Networks International of which Executive is President.
As a condition to and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants set forth in this Agreement, Company hereby offers Executive and Executive hereby accepts employment upon the terms and conditions set forth herein. Effective June 13, 2016 (“Effective Date”), this Agreement supersedes all prior employment agreements between Company and Executive.
I. DUTIES, ACCEPTANCE, LOCATION
A.
Company employs Executive to render exclusive and full-time services as President and CEO, Discovery Networks International, upon the terms and conditions set forth herein. Executive’s duties shall be consistent with his title and as otherwise directed by Company. The parties shall mutually agree on any press release announcing Executive’s continued appointment and appointment as CEO and/or the fact that Executive has entered into this Agreement. Any duties that the Executive owes to the Company under this Agreement, are also owed, where relevant, by the Executive to Discovery Communications, LLC (including its executive management) and all subsidiary and group companies within Discovery Networks International for which the Executive is the President.
B.
Company reserves the right to change the individual and/or position to whom/which Executive reports and, if Company deems it necessary, subject to Section IV(D)(1)(b) hereof, the location where Executive works, except that Executive shall not report to a level lower than the CEO of Discovery Communications, LLC. Executive’s primary work location shall be the Company’s offices in London, England, but Executive shall make himself available for travel to other locations as business needs require and in order to facilitate effective interaction between Executive and other members of management and the Company.
C.
Executive hereby accepts such employment and agrees to render the services described above. Throughout his employment with Company, Executive agrees to serve Company faithfully and to the best of his ability, and to devote his full business time and energy to perform the duties arising under this Agreement in a professional manner that does not discredit, but furthers the interests of Company.

II. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT
A.
Subject to Section IV, Executive’s term of employment shall begin on June 13, 2016 and end on June 30, 2019 (“Term of Employment”). For statutory purposes, Executive’s continuous employment start date is October 17, 2011.
B.
Company shall have the option to enter negotiations with Executive to renew this Agreement with Executive for an additional term. If Company wishes to exercise its option to enter negotiations with Executive to renew this Agreement, it will give Executive written notice of its intent to enter such negotiations to renew not later than one hundred fifty (150) days prior to the end of the Term of Employment. The Term of Employment may not, however, be extended unless by mutual agreement of the Company and Executive as to all of the material terms and conditions of the extension. In the event the parties do not enter into an agreement to extend this Agreement for an additional term, this Agreement shall expire and the Term of Employment shall end on June 30, 2019, and be deemed inclusive of any statutory notice due under English law; provided, however, that if the Company elects not to renew this Agreement, Executive shall be eligible for a severance payment pursuant to Section IV(D)(2) herein. If Company offers to renew this Agreement, but the parties are unable to agree on final terms, and Executive terminates employment at the end of the Term of Employment, Executive will be eligible for a Noncompetition Payment (as defined by, and in accordance with, Section VI(K), below).
III. COMPENSATION
A.
Base Salary . Effective June 13, 2016, Company agrees to provide Executive with an annual base salary of ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND POUNDS ( £ 1,175,000). Beginning June 13, 2016, this sum will be paid over the course of twelve months, in increments paid on regular Company paydays, less such sums as the law requires Company to deduct or withhold. Executive’s future salary increases will be reviewed and decided in accordance with Company’s standard practices and procedures for similarly-situated executives.
B.
Bonus/Incentive Payment . Effective January 1, 2016, in addition to the base salary paid to Executive pursuant to Section III(A), Executive shall be eligible for an annual bonus/incentive payment target of one hundred fifty percent (150%) of his base salary. The portion of the bonus/incentive payment to be received by Executive will be determined in accordance with Company’s applicable incentive or bonus plan in effect at that time (e.g., subject to reduction for Company under-performance and increase for Company over-performance) and will be paid in accordance with the applicable incentive or bonus plan.
C.
Benefits . Executive shall be entitled to participate in and to receive any and all benefits generally available to executives at Executive’s level in the Company in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plan or arrangements applicable in the UK during the period of Executive’s employment in the UK and additionally such benefits as may apply to US citizens working abroad. The Company shall pay expenses or otherwise reimburse Executive for business expenses in accordance with the Company’s Travel and Entertainment policy, as the same applies to similarly-situated senior executives of the Company. Executive shall be eligible for insurance coverage under the Company’s director and officer liability insurance and employment practices liability insurance policies in accordance with those policies and in amounts similar to coverage afforded other senior executives of the Company for activities on behalf of Company and its subsidiaries, and otherwise shall be eligible for indemnification in accordance with the Company’s corporate governance requirements. Executive shall be eligible for 25 days paid vacation each calendar year in addition to English bank and public holidays, in accordance with the Company’s UK vacation policy.
D.
Prior Assignment Benefits . Company acknowledges that Executive was eligible for relocation and assignment benefits under Company’s Long Term International Assignment Policy until Executive’s expatriate assignment ended as of June 13, 2016. Company shall continue to provide Executive with such benefits under that Policy (“Policy”) as apply to an executive at Executive’s level after localization For the avoidance of doubt, and regardless of any change to the Policy that would eliminate these benefits, Executive shall be eligible for the following benefits at at least the level provided by the Policy as of April 2016: (a) ongoing tax preparation assistance, and (b) repatriation benefits in the event that Executive’s employment is terminated without Cause or due to Company’s non-renewal of this Agreement, or Executive resigns for Good Reason, in accordance with Section IV(D), or Executive separates at the end of the Term of Employment due to the natural expiration of the Term. Company further acknowledges that some of the benefits provided by the Policy relate to the month of June, and include the period to June 30, 2016 (e.g., rent and utilities for the month of June) and Company agrees that Company shall pay the full monthly allowance/benefit for June, and the rent and utilities for June, and shall not be entitled to recoup those payments in full or part.
E.
Equity Program . Executive will be recommended for equity awards as follows:
1.
An award of Performance-based Restricted Stock Units (“PRSUs”) under the Discovery Communications, Inc. 2013 Incentive Plan, or a successor plan (the “Stock Plan”), with a target value of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND (100,000) UNITS, based on Discovery Series A common stock. The award will be based on financial metrics relative to the international business, established by the Compensation Committee in consultation with Executive.
2.
A second award of PRSUs under the Stock Plan with a target value of ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,500,000). The recommended number of units will be calculated by dividing the target value of $1,500,000 by the closing price of Discovery Series A common stock on the trading day immediately preceding the date of grant.
3.
Both awards are subject to approval by the Compensation Committee (which has previously reviewed the value of the awards in authorizing the negotiation of this Agreement) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the Stock Plan and the implementing award agreements.
4.
Executive shall be considered for future annual equity grants in accordance with the Company’s normal executive compensation processes and practices for similarly-situated employees. In the event that Executive separates at the end of the Term of Employment because the Company has declined to offer renewal, Executive’s separation at the end of the Term shall be treated as a termination “not for Cause” for purposes of Executive’s awards under the Stock Plan.
IV. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND AGREEMENT
A.
Death . If Executive should die during the Term of Employment, this Agreement will terminate. No further amounts or benefits shall be payable except earned but unpaid base salary, accrued but unpaid vacation, unreimbursed expenses, and those benefits that may vest in accordance with the controlling documents for other relevant Company benefits programs, which shall be paid in accordance with the terms of such other Company benefit programs, including the terms governing the time and manner of payment (the “Accrued Benefits”). In addition, Executive shall be eligible for a prorated annual bonus/incentive payment regardless of the number of days Executive was employed by Company during the year and the amount of such bonus/incentive payment shall be calculated in accordance with the then-applicable bonus plan, as modified by the foregoing.
B.
Inability To Perform Duties . If, during the Term of Employment, Executive should become physically or mentally disabled, such that he is unable to perform his duties under Sections I (A) and (C) hereof for (i) a period of six (6) consecutive months or (ii) for shorter periods that add up to six (6) months in any eight (8)-month period, by written notice to the Executive, Company may terminate this Agreement and this shall be deemed inclusive of any applicable statutory notice due. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive’s employment shall terminate upon Executive incurring a “separation from service” under the medical leave rules of Section 409A. In that case, no further amounts or benefits shall be payable to Executive, except that until (i) he is no longer disabled or (ii) he becomes 65 years old -- whichever happens first -- Executive may be entitled to receive continued coverage under the relevant medical or disability plans to the extent permitted by such plans and to the extent such benefits continue to be provided to the Company executives at Executive’s level in the Company generally, provided that in the case of any continued coverage under one or more of Company’s medical plans, if Company determines that the provision of continued medical coverage at Company’s sole or partial expense may result in Federal taxation of the benefit provided thereunder to Executive or his dependents because such benefits are provided on a self-insured basis by Company, then Executive shall be obligated to pay the full monthly COBRA or similar premium for such coverage.
C.
Termination For Cause .
1.
Company may terminate Executive’s employment and this Agreement for Cause by written notice. Cause shall mean under this paragraph: (i) the conviction of, or nolo contendere or guilty plea, to a felony (whether any right to appeal has been or may be exercised); (ii) conduct constituting embezzlement, material misappropriation or fraud, whether or not related to Executive’s employment with the Company; (iii) conduct constituting a financial crime, material act of dishonesty or conduct in violation of Company’s Code of Ethics; (iv) improper conduct substantially prejudicial to the Company’s business; (v) willful unauthorized disclosure or use of Company confidential information; (vi) material improper destruction of Company property; or (vii) willful misconduct in connection with the performance of Executive's duties.
2.
In the event that Executive materially neglects his duties under Sections I(A) or (C) hereof or engages in other conduct that constitutes a breach by Executive of this Agreement (collectively “Breach”), Company shall so notify Executive in writing. Executive will be afforded a one-time-only opportunity to cure the noted Breach within ten (10) days from receipt of this notice. If no cure is achieved within this time, or if Executive engages in the same Breach a second time after once having been given the opportunity to cure, Company may terminate this Agreement by written notice to Executive.
3.
Any termination of employment pursuant to Sections IV(C)(1) or Section IV(C)(2) hereof shall be considered a termination of Executive’s employment “For Cause” (or for “Cause”) and upon such termination, Executive shall only be entitled to receive any amounts or benefits hereunder that have been earned or vested at the time of such termination in accordance with the terms of the applicable governing Company plan(s), (including the provisions of such plan(s) governing the time and manner of payment), and/or as may be required by law. “Cause” as used in any such Company plan shall be deemed to mean solely the commission of the acts described in Sections IV(C)(1) or Section IV(C)(2) hereof (after giving effect to the cure opportunity described therein).
D.
Termination Of Agreement By Executive for Good Reason/Termination of Agreement by Company Not For Cause .
1.
Company may terminate Executive’s employment and this Agreement not for Cause (as “Cause” is defined above), and Executive may terminate his employment and this Agreement for “good reason” as defined herein. “Good Reason” for purposes of this Agreement shall only mean the occurrence of any of the following events without Executive’s consent: (a) a material reduction in Executive’s duties or responsibilities; (b) Company’s material change in the location of the Company office where Executive principally works (i.e., relocation to a location outside the London, UK metropolitan area, except that repatriation to the New York metropolitan area at the end of the Term of Employment shall not constitute Good Reason); (c) the change of Executive’s reporting relationship to a level lower than the CEO of Discovery Communications, LLC ; or (d) a material breach of this Agreement through the Company’s failure to make the equity awards at at least the levels provided by Section III(E), provided however, that Executive must provide the Company with written notice of the existence of the event constituting Good Reason within sixty (60) days of any such event having occurred or Executive learning of the event, whichever is later, and allow the Company thirty (30) days to cure the same. If Company so cures the event, Executive shall not have a basis for terminating his employment for Good Reason with respect to such cured event. In addition, if an event occurs that triggers Executive’s right to terminate this Agreement for Good Reason, Executive must exercise his right in writing to terminate this Agreement for Good Reason within ninety (95) days of the effective date of the applicable event or upon the event becoming known to him (and with an effective date of termination on such 95 th day) or such right shall be deemed waived.
2.
If Company terminates Executive’s employment and this Agreement not for Cause, or if Executive terminates his employment and this Agreement for Good Reason, the Company shall pay Executive the Accrued Benefits, and then shall make the following payments (“Severance Payment”). In all cases, the Severance Payment shall be deemed inclusive of any statutory right to notice and statutory redundancy pay under English law:
(a) Subject to paragraph 3 immediately below, on the Release Deadline (as defined below), Company will commence to pay Executive Executive’s annual base salary for the longer of (i) the balance of the Term of Employment, (ii) twelve (12) months, or (iii) the number of weeks of severance to which the Executive would have been entitled had the Company’s then-current UK redundancy severance plan applied to Executive’s termination (the “Base Salary Continuation”). In the event the period of Base Salary Continuation is calculated under Section 2(a)(ii) or 2(a)(iii) of this paragraph and the Company relieves the Executive of all of Executive’s work responsibilities for some period of time prior to the effective date of Executive’s termination of employment, this period of “garden leave” shall be offset against the number of weeks of Base Salary Continuation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Base Salary Continuation may in no event be less than thirteen (13) weeks.
The Base Salary Continuation shall be paid in substantially equal increments on regular Company paydays, less required deductions and withholdings, until the balance is paid in full.
(b) Executive will be paid the prorated portion of his bonus under the Company’s incentive or bonus plan for the year in which the termination occurs. The bonus/incentive payment portion of the Severance Payment will be paid in the year following the calendar year in which the termination occurs on the date that Company pays bonuses/incentive payments to its other executives at Executive’s level in the Company and will be paid at the target amount set forth in Section III(B), subject to Company/Division performance but not more than 100 percent for Company/Division’s target performance.
(c) The Company shall reimburse Executive for up to 18 months of continued health coverage (medical, dental, and vision) under the applicable Company medical plan pursuant to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (“COBRA”), should Executive be eligible for and elect COBRA. For the avoidance of doubt, Company represents that Executive is currently eligible for COBRA rights under the applicable international medical plan, and Executive shall continue to be eligible for continuation coverage provided that Executive continues to elect coverage in that plan. These reimbursements shall be subject to required withholdings. In the event the balance of Term of Employment is greater than 18 months, the Company shall pay Executive at the end of the 18-month period an amount equivalent to the then-current COBRA premium for the number additional months remaining in the Term of Employment. If Company determines in good faith that reimbursement of the cost of continued medical coverage at Company’s sole or partial expense may result in Federal taxation of the benefit provided thereunder to Executive or his dependents because such benefits are provided on a self-insured basis by Company, then Executive shall be obligated to pay the full monthly COBRA or similar premium for such coverage. In such event, the Company shall pay Executive, in a lump sum, an amount equivalent to the monthly premium for COBRA coverage for the remaining balance of the Term of Employment.
3.
No Severance Payment will be made if Executive fails to sign a release in a form acceptable to Company effective to waive all rights and potential claims under English law arising out of the employment or its termination. Such release must be executed and become effective within the sixty (60) calendar day period following the date of Executive’s “separation from service” within the meaning of Section 409A (the last day of such period being the “Release Deadline”). No Severance Payment will be made if Executive violates the provisions of Section VI hereof, in which case all Severance Payment shall cease, and those already made shall be forfeited.
4.
Company agrees that if, at the time Executive is Terminated not For Cause, or Executive terminates his employment for Good Reason, Company has a standard severance policy in effect that would be applicable in the absence of this Agreement (i.e., applicable to the circumstances surrounding the termination) and that would result in Executive’s receiving a sum greater than this Severance Payment, Executive will receive whichever is the greater of these two payments; provided, that if (i) the standard severance policy would provide for a sum greater than the Severance Payment, and (ii) the payment schedule under the Severance Policy is different from the payment schedules for the Severance Payment and would result in an impermissible acceleration or delay in payment in violation of the time and manner of payment requirements of Section 409A, then the payment schedule provided in the Company’s standard severance policy shall only apply to the portion of the amount payable under the standard severance policy that exceeds the Severance Payment.
5.
If Executive terminates this Agreement before the Term of Employment has expired for a reason other than those stated in IV(D)(1) hereof, it will be deemed a material breach of this Agreement. Executive agrees that, in that event, in addition to any other rights and remedies which Company may have as a result of such breach, he will forfeit all right and obligations to be compensated for any remaining portion of his annualized base salary, Severance Payment, bonus/incentive payment that may otherwise be due under this Agreement, pursuant to other Company plans or policies, or otherwise, except as may be required by law. Executive further agrees that this breach would cause substantial harm to the Company’s business and prospects. Executive agrees that Executive committing this breach he shall pay Company within 28 days by way of agreed liquidated and ascertained damages a cash payment equivalent to six (6) months of Executive’s base salary (on a gross basis before taxes). Executive agree that this is a genuine pre-estimate of the Company's loss it will suffer as a direct consequence of the loss of the Executive leaving the Company prior to the end of the Term of Employment. Furthermore, Executive acknowledges and agrees that the full damages for Executive’s breach are not subject to calculation and that the amount owed under the preceding sentence, therefore, will only reimburse Company for a portion of the damage done. For this reason, Company shall remain entitled to recover from Executive any and all damages Company has suffered and, in addition, Company will be entitled to injunctive relief. The parties agree that the repayment described in this Section IV(D) is expressly not Company’s exclusive or sole remedy.
E.
Right To Offset . In the event that Executive secures employment or any consulting or contractor or business arrangement for services he performs during the period that any payment from Company is continuing under Section IV(D) hereof, Executive shall have the obligation to timely notify Company of the source and amount of payment (“Offset Income”). Company shall have the right to reduce the Severance Payment by the Offset Income. Executive acknowledges and agrees that any deferred compensation for his services from another source that are performed while receiving Severance Payment from Company, will be treated as Offset Income (regardless of when Executive chooses to receive such compensation). In addition, to the extent that Executive’s compensation arrangement for the services include elements that are required to be paid later in the term of the arrangement (e.g., bonus or other payments that are earned in full or part based on performance or service requirements for the period during which the Severance Payment is made), the Company may calculate the Offset Income by annualizing or by using any other reasonable methodology to attribute the later payments to the applicable period of the Severance Payment. Executive agrees to provide Company with information sufficient to determine the calculation of the Offset Income, including compensation excerpts of any employment agreement or other contract for services, Form W-2s, and any other documentation that the Company reasonably may require, and that failure to provide timely notice to the Company of Offset Income or to respond to inquiries from Company regarding any such Offset Income shall be deemed a material breach of this Agreement. In such event, Executive also agrees that Company shall have the right to inquire of third party individuals and entities regarding potential Offset Income and to inform such parties of Company’s right of offset under this Agreement with Executive. Accordingly, Executive agrees that no further Severance Payment from Company will be made until or unless this breach is cured and that all payments from Company already made to Executive, during the time he failed to disclose his Offset Income, shall be forfeited and must be returned to Company upon its demand, up to the amount of Offset Income attributable to such period. Any offsets made by the Company pursuant to this Section IV(E) shall be made at the same time and in the same amount as a Severance Payment amount is otherwise payable (applying the Offset Income to the Company’s payments in the order each are paid) so as not to accelerate or delay the payment of any Severance Payment installment. Furthermore, in the event that Executive provides Competitive Services during the first six months after the expiration of the Restricted Period (both as defined in Section VI), and fails to obtain the Company’s prior written consent to do so, Executive shall not be entitled to any Severance Payment during any period of such six-month period in which he is providing Competitive Services.
F.
Mitigation . In the event of termination of employment pursuant to Section IV(D) herein, and during the period that any payment from Company is continuing or due under Section IV(D), Executive shall be under a continuing obligation to seek other employment, including taking all reasonable steps to identify and apply for comparable, available jobs for which Executive is qualified.  This obligation to seek other employment shall not apply during the Restricted Period, as defined in Section VI(A). At the Company's request, Executive may be required to furnish to the Company proof that Executive has engaged in efforts consistent with this paragraph, and Executive agrees to comply with any such request.  Executive further agrees that the Company may follow-up with reasonable inquiries to third parties to confirm Executive’s mitigation efforts.  Should the Company determine in good faith that Executive failed to take reasonable steps to secure alternative employment consistent with this paragraph, the Company shall be entitled at its sole discretion to cease or reduce any payments due to Executive pursuant to Section IV(D)(2).
V. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
A.
Executive acknowledges his fiduciary duty to Company, Discovery Communications, LLC and its subsidiaries and group companies within Discovery Networks International. As a condition of employment, Executive agrees to protect and hold in a fiduciary capacity for the benefit of Company (except as required by law or as may be required within the scope of his duties hereunder) all confidential information, knowledge or data, including the terms of this Agreement and, without limitation, all trade secrets relating to Company or any of its subsidiaries, and their respective businesses, (i) obtained by the Executive during his employment by Company or otherwise and (ii) that is not otherwise publicly known (other than by reason of an unauthorized act by the Executive). After termination of the Executive's employment with Company, Executive shall not communicate or divulge any such information, knowledge or data to anyone other than Company and those designated by it, without the prior written consent of Company, except as herein provided or as required by law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive may disclose the terms of this Agreement to his immediate family members, representatives, and prospective employers.
B.
In the event that Executive is compelled, pursuant to a subpoena or other order of a court or other body having jurisdiction over such matter, to produce any information relevant to Company, whether confidential or not, Executive agrees to provide Company with written notice of this subpoena or order so that Company may timely move to quash if appropriate.
C.
Subject to the reasonable approval of Executive’s then-employer, if any, Executive also agrees to reasonably cooperate with Company in any legal action for which his participation is needed. Company agrees to try to schedule all such meetings so that they do not unduly interfere with Executive's pursuits after he is no longer in Company’s employ, and will reimburse Executive for reasonable travel expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation.
VI. RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
A.
In this section the following definitions shall apply:

“Group Company” means any firm, company, business entity or other organisation which is directly or indirectly controlled by Company from time to time, or which directly or indirectly controls Company from time to time; or which is directly or indirectly controlled by a third party who also directly or indirectly controls Company from time to time;

"Prospective Partner" means any person, firm, company or other organisation with whom the Company has, at any time during the Relevant Period, had Relevant Discussions in which Executive was materially involved, for which he had responsibilities or about which he obtained or otherwise received Confidential Information;

“Relevant Discussions” means any discussion, pitch, tender, presentation, negotiation or invitation to enter into or participate in any discussion, pitch, tender, presentation or negotiation, with the Company with a view to receiving products or services from the Company;

"Relevant Period" means the period of 12 months immediately before the termination date;

"Restricted Employee" means any individual who at any time during the Relevant Period:

a)
was engaged or employed as an employee, director or consultant by the Company (other than an individual in business on his/her own account providing professional independent advisory services to the Company); and

b)
with whom Executive worked to a material extent or for whom he had managerial responsibility at any time during that period; and

c)
who was employed or engaged during that period in a senior regulatory, financial, managerial, creative, technical, sales, commercial, professional or equivalent capacity.

"Restricted Partner" means any person, firm, company or other organisation who was an affiliate, advertising client, vendor, producer or other commercial partner of the Company at any time during the Relevant Period and with whom Executive or, to his knowledge anyone reporting to him, had material contact or dealings at any time during the Relevant Period.

“Restricted Territory" means: (a) the United States (b) the United Kingdom; (c) Europe, and (d) any other country in the world where, as at the termination date, the Company distributes nonfiction, scripted, sports, lifestyle, or general entertainment television in any form (and whether in cable, broadcast, free to air, or any other distribution method, including, without limitation, direct to consumer or “over the top”), or otherwise develops, sells, supplies, or researches its products or services (or has plans to do so within the following 6 months) and , in each case, in respect of which Executive was either i) involved to a material extent, and/or ii) had direct and material management responsibilities, and/or iii) obtained material Confidential Information on behalf of the Company during the Relevant Period.
B.
The provisions of this Section VI and the relevant definitions in this Section VI shall apply as though references to "Group Company" were substituted for references to "Company" save that the restrictions shall only apply to those Group Companies for which the Executive performed services to a material extent or with which he was otherwise concerned during the Relevant Period.
C.
The Company contracts as trustee and agent for the benefit of each Group Company referred to above. Executive agrees that, if required to do so by the Company, he will enter into covenants in the same terms as those set out in this Section directly with all or any of such Group Companies.
 
D.
Each of the obligations in this section (“Restrictions”) is an entire, separate and independent restriction on Executive and if any part is found to be invalid or unenforceable the remainder will remain valid and enforceable.
E.
Executive acknowledges that in order to protect the Company’s and any relevant Group Company’s confidential information, trade secrets, goodwill, client and partner base, supplier base, other business connections and stable workforce, he will be bound by the restrictions set out below . Executive covenants that during his employment with Company and, for a period of twelve (12) months after the conclusion of Executive’s employment with Company (the “Restricted Period”), he will not, directly or indirectly, on his own behalf or on behalf of any entity or individual, engage in the following activities within the Restricted Territory: any business activities involving nonfiction, scripted, sports, lifestyle, or general entertainment television (whether in cable, broadcast, free to air, over the top, or any other distribution method), or business activities otherwise competitive with any area of the Company for which Executive had management responsibilities during the three (3) years prior to the termination date (“Competitive Services”). This provision shall not prevent Executive from owning stock in any publicly-traded company. Executive agrees that this Section VI (A) is a material part of this Agreement, breach of which will cause Company irreparable harm and damages, the loss of which cannot be adequately compensated at law. In the event that the provisions of this paragraph should ever be deemed to exceed the limitations permitted by applicable laws, Executive and Company agree that such provisions shall be reformed to the maximum limitations permitted by the applicable laws. In the event that the Executive is placed on “garden leave” pursuant to Section IV (D) prior to separation and the period of Base Salary Continuation is less than twelve months, the Restricted Period shall be twelve months or the period of Base Salary Continuation, whichever is shorter.
F.
If Executive wishes to pursue Competitive Services during the Restricted Period and to obtain the written consent of the Company before doing so, Executive may request consent from the Company by providing written evidence, including assurances from Executive and his potential employer, that the fulfillment of Executive’s duties in such proposed work or activity would not involve any use, disclosure, or reliance upon the confidential information or trade secrets of the Company. The Company shall respond within one (1) week after Company’s receipt of such a request, provided that Executive has provided the assurances and sufficient information upon which the Company reasonably may assess the request. If the Company determines that it does not have sufficient evidence upon which to assess, the Company shall set forth the information needed in reasonable detail within one (1) week of receiving the request.

In the event that (1) Executive receives an offer to perform Competitive Services and seeks such consent from the Company, and the Company determines that the proposed services violate the covenants of Section VI(A) and does not provide consent, and (2) Executive is receiving the Noncompetition Payment from the Company as set forth in Section II(B), the Company will commence to pay Executive one hundred percent (100%) of his base salary for that portion of the Restricted Period that Executive is restricted from performing (and does not perform) the proposed services.
G.
During his employment and for a period of twelve (12) months following the conclusion of Executive's employment with Company, Executive covenants that he will not directly or indirectly solicit, recruit, interfere with or otherwise attempt to entice, any Restricted Employees of Company or its subsidiary and affiliated companies to leave their employment, other than Executive’s then- assistant.
H.
During his employment and for a twelve (12) month period following the conclusion of Executive's employment with Company, Executive covenants that he will not directly or indirectly solicit, recruit, interfere with or otherwise attempt to entice, solicit, induce or encourage any Restricted Partner or Prospective Partner to terminate its business relationship with Company or its subsidiary and affiliated companies.
I.
During the period Executive is employed by Company, Executive covenants and agrees not to engage in any other business activities whatsoever, or to directly or indirectly render services of a business, commercial or professional nature to any other business entity or organization, regardless of whether Executive is compensated for these services. The only exception to this provision is if Executive obtains the prior written consent of Discovery Communications, LLC’s Chief Executive Officer.
J.
Throughout the period that Executive is an employee of Company, Executive agrees to disclose to Company any direct investments (i.e., an investment in which Executive has made the decision to invest in a particular company) he has in a company that is a Competitor of Company (“Competitor”) or that Company is doing business with during the Term of Employment (“Partner”), if such direct investments result in Executive or Executive’s immediate family members, and/or a trust established by Executive or Executive’s immediate family members, owning five percent or more of such a Competitor or Partner. This Section VI(J) shall not prohibit Executive, however, from making passive investments (i.e., where Executive does not make the decision to invest in a particular company, even if those mutual funds, in turn, invest in such a Competitor or Partner). Regardless of the nature of Executive’s investments, Executive herein agrees that his investments may not materially interfere with Executive’s obligations and ability to provide services under this Agreement.
K.
If Company offers to renew this Agreement, the parties are unable to agree to final terms, and Executive terminates employment at the end of the Term of Employment, Executive will be eligible for a “Noncompetition Payment.” Provided that Executive signs a release in the required form acceptable to Company effective to waive all rights and liabilities under English law arising out of the employment or its termination and such release is executed and becomes effective on or before the Release Deadline (as defined in Section IV(D)(2)), on the Release Deadline, Company will commence to pay Executive an amount equal to 50% of Executive’s annual base salary for the Restricted Period, in addition to the Accrued Benefits . The parties intend that the Noncompetition Payment shall not be due if the Executive is otherwise eligible for the Severance Payment. The Noncompetition Payment shall be paid in substantially equal increments on regular Company paydays, less required deductions and withholdings, until the balance is paid in full, provided that Executive complies with the provisions of this Section VI.
L.
In the event that Executive violates any provision of this Section VI, in addition to any injunctive relief and damages to which Executive acknowledges Company would be entitled, all Severance Payment or Noncompetition Payment to Executive, if any, shall cease, and those already made will be forfeited.
VII.    ARBITRATION

A.
Any dispute arising from or related to the Agreement shall be finally resolved by the determination of a single arbitrator, and the Company and Executive shall agree at the time which arbitration rules will apply.

B.
The arbitrator shall, unless the parties agree otherwise, be a Queen’s Counsel in regular practice at the English commercial bar or a retired High Court judge, Lord Justice or Lord of Appeal in Ordinary to be agreed upon by the parties or failing agreement within 7 days after request to do so by one party or the other to be nominated by the then President of The Law Society of England and Wales or, if he or she shall be unwilling or unable to make the nomination, by the Vice President of The Law Society of England and Wales. 

C.
If, prior to or during the pendency of such arbitration proceeding, there is a breach or an imminent breach of this Agreement by Executive, the Company may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for interim remedies and relief regarding the activities of Executive including, without limitation, seeking an injunction preventing breach of the Agreement until the dispute has been resolved by arbitration.

D.
Arbitration will be binding and will afford parties the same options for damage awards as would be available in court. Executive and Company agree that discovery will be allowed and all discovery disputes will be decided exclusively by arbitration.
E.
Any damages shall be awarded only in accord with applicable law. The arbitrator may only order reinstatement of the Executive if money damages are insufficient. The parties shall share equally in all fees and expenses of arbitration. However, each party shall bear the expense of its own counsel, experts, witnesses and preparation and presentation of proof.
VIII.
CONTROLLING LAW AND ADDITIONAL COVENANTS
A.
The validity and construction of this Agreement or any of its provisions shall be determined under the laws of England and Wales. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect or limit the validity and enforceability of the other provisions.
B.
If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated.
C.
Executive expressly acknowledges that Company has advised Executive to consult with independent legal counsel of his choosing to review and explain to Executive the legal effect of the terms and conditions of this Agreement prior to Executive’s signing this Agreement.
D.
This Agreement supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties with respect to the employment of Executive by Company, and contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to such employment in any manner whatsoever. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, that are not stated in this Agreement, and that no other agreement, statement or promise not contained in this Agreement shall be valid or binding.
E.
Any modifications to this Agreement will be effective only if in writing and signed by both parties.
F.
Any payments to be made by Company hereunder shall be made subject to applicable law, including required deductions and withholdings.
G.
Section 409A of the US Tax Code.
1.
It is intended that the provisions of this Agreement comply with Section 409A of the Code and the regulations and guidance promulgated thereunder (collectively, “Code Section 409A”), and all provisions of this Agreement shall be construed in a manner consistent with the requirements for avoiding taxes or penalties under Code Section 409A. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall have no liability with regard to any failure to comply with Code Section 409A so long as it has acted in good faith with regard to compliance therewith.
2.
If under this Agreement, an amount is to be paid in two or more installments, for purposes of Code Section 409A, each installment shall be treated as a separate payment.
3.
A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for the payment of amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also a “Separation from Service” within the meaning of Code Section 409A and, for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement, references to a “resignation,” “termination,” “termination of employment” or like terms shall mean Separation from Service.
4.
If Executive is deemed on the date of termination of his employment to be a “specified employee”, within the meaning of that term under Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code and using the identification methodology selected by the Company from time to time, or if none, the default methodology, then:
a.
With regard to any payment, the providing of any benefit or any distribution of equity upon separation from service that constitutes “deferred compensation” subject to Code Section 409A, such payment, benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six-month period measured from the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or (ii) the date of the Executive’s death; and
b.
On the first day of the seventh month following the date of Executive’s Separation from Service or, if earlier, on the date of his death, (x) all payments delayed pursuant to this Section VIII(G)(4) (whether they would otherwise have been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such delay) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with the normal dates specified from them herein and (y) all distributions of equity delayed pursuant to this Section VIII(G)(4) shall be made to Executive.
5.
With regard to any provision herein that provides for reimbursement of costs and expenses or in-kind benefits, except as permitted by Code Section 409A, (i) the right to reimbursement or in-kind benefits shall not be subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit, (ii) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement, of in-kind benefits, provided during any taxable year shall not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits to be provided, in any other taxable year, provided that the foregoing clause (ii) shall not be violated without regard to expenses reimbursed under any arrangement covered by Section 105(b) of the Code solely because such expenses are subject to a limit related to the period the arrangement is in effect and (iii) such payments shall be made on or before the last day of the Executive’s taxable year following the taxable year in which the expense occurred.
6.
Whenever a payment under this Agreement specifies a payment period with reference to a number of days (e.g., “payment shall be made within thirty (30) days following the date of termination), the actual date of payment within the specified period shall be within the sole discretion of the Company.
H.
This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors, heirs (in the case of the Executive) and assigns. The rights or obligations under this Agreement may not be assigned or transferred by either party, except that such rights or obligations may be assigned or transferred pursuant to a merger or consolidation in which the Company is not the continuing entity, or the sale or liquidation of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company; provided, however, that the assignee or transferee is the successor to all or substantially all of the assets of the Company and such assignee or transferee assumes the liabilities, obligations and duties of the Company, as contained in this Agreement, either contractually or as a matter of law.
I.
This Agreement may be executed with electronic signatures, in any number of counterparts, as shall subsequently be executed with actual signatures. The electronically signed Agreement shall constitute one original agreement. Duplicates and electronically signed copies of this Agreement shall be effective and fully enforceable as of the date signed and sent.
M.
Executive consents to Company (and its associated or group companies, advisers, benefit providers and insurers, including, but not limited to, Discovery Communications, LLC), processing and holding Executive’s personal data (including sensitive personal data) for the proper administration of Executive’s employment and the Company’s business. For example, for the administration of payroll, benefits and pension schemes, references, decisions as to fitness for work and for compliance with laws. This includes the transfer of such data outside the European Economic Area for the same purpose.
J.
All notices and other communications to be made or otherwise given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given when the same are (i) addressed to the other party at the mailing address, facsimile number or email address indicated below, and (ii) either: (a) personally delivered or mailed, registered or certified mail, first class postage-prepaid return receipt requested, (b) delivered by a reputable private overnight courier service utilizing a written receipt or other written proof of delivery, to the applicable party, (c) faxed to such party, or (d) sent by electronic email. Any notice sent in the manner set forth above by United States Mail shall be deemed to have been given and received three (3) days after it has been so deposited in the United States Mail, and any notice sent in any other manner provided above shall be deemed to be given when received. The substance of any such notice shall be deemed to have been fully acknowledged in the event of refusal of acceptance by the party to whom the notice is addressed. Until further notice given in according with the foregoing, the respective addresses, fax numbers and email addresses for the parties are as follows:
If to Company :                    
Discovery Corporate Services Limited
Chiswick Park
566 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 5YB
Attention: Executive Vice President of Human Resources

With a concurrent copy to:
Discovery Communications, LLC        
One Discovery Place                
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3354            
Attention: General Counsel        
Fax: (240) 662-1485            
                                    
If to Executive, at the home address then on file with the Company, with a concurrent copy to:
Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein & Lezcano
2120 Colorado Ave., Suite 200
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Attn: Ernest Del, Esq. and Jeffrey Finkelstein, Esq.

In witness whereof, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as set forth below.

/s/ JB Perrette                      6/10/16        
Executive                     Date



/s/ Amy Girdwood                  6/13/16        
Discovery Corporate Services Limited     Date








EXHIBIT 31.1
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a - 14(a) AND RULE 15d - 14(a)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, David M. Zaslav, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Discovery Communications, Inc.;
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b.
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c.
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d.
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a.
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and
b.
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: August 2, 2016
 
 
 
By:
 
/s/ David M. Zaslav
 
 
 
 
 
 
David M. Zaslav
 
 
 
 
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer






EXHIBIT 31.2
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a - 14(a) AND RULE 15d - 14(a)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Andrew Warren, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Discovery Communications, Inc.;
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b.
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c.
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d.
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a.
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and
b.
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: August 2, 2016
 
 
By:
 
/s/ Andrew Warren
 
 
 
 
 
Andrew Warren
 
 
 
 
 
Senior Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer





EXHIBIT 32.1
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Discovery Communications, Inc. (“Discovery”), on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 , as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, David M. Zaslav, President and Chief Executive Officer of Discovery, certify that to my knowledge:
 
1.
the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
 
2.
the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Discovery.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: August 2, 2016
 
 
 
By:
 
/s/ David M. Zaslav
 
 
 
 
 
 
David M. Zaslav
 
 
 
 
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer





EXHIBIT 32.2
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Discovery Communications, Inc. (“Discovery”), on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 , as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Andrew Warren, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Discovery, certify that to my knowledge:
 
1.
the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
 
2.
the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Discovery.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: August 2, 2016
 
 
 
By:
 
/s/ Andrew Warren
 
 
 
 
 
 
Andrew Warren
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer