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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 7, 2019
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY REPORTS
FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR EARNINGS FOR FISCAL 2019
BURBANK, Calif. – The Walt Disney Company today reported earnings for its fourth quarter and
fiscal year ended September 28, 2019. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for
the fourth quarter decreased 72% to $0.43 from $1.55 in the prior-year quarter. Excluding certain items
affecting comparability
(1)
, diluted EPS for the quarter decreased 28% to $1.07 from $1.48 in the prior-year
quarter. Diluted EPS from continuing operations for the year decreased 25% to $6.27 from $8.36 in the
prior year. Excluding certain items affecting comparability
(1)
, diluted EPS from continuing operations for
the year decreased 19% to $5.77 from $7.08 in the prior year.
“Our solid results in the fourth quarter reflect the ongoing strength of our brands and businesses,”
said Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company. “We’ve spent the
last few years completely transforming The Walt Disney Company to focus the resources and immense
creativity across the entire company on delivering an extraordinary direct-to-consumer experience, and
we’re excited for the launch of Disney+ on November 12.”
On March 20, 2019, the Company acquired Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc., which was subsequently
renamed TFCF Corporation (TFCF), for cash and the issuance of 307 million shares. Additionally, as part
of the TFCF acquisition, we acquired a controlling interest in Hulu LLC (Hulu). Results for the current
quarter and fiscal year reflect the consolidation of TFCF and Hulu.
The following table summarizes the fourth quarter and full year results for fiscal 2019 and 2018 (in
millions, except per share amounts):
Quarter Ended Year Ended
Sept. 28,
2019
Sept. 29,
2018 Change
Sept. 28,
2019
Sept. 29,
2018 Change
Revenues $ 19,100 $ 14,306 34 % $ 69,570 $ 59,434 17 %
Income from continuing operations
before income taxes
$ 1,258 $ 3,202 (61)% $ 13,944 $ 14,729 (5)%
Total segment operating income
(1)
$ 3,436 $ 3,277 5 % $ 14,868 $ 15,689 (5)%
Net income from continuing
operations
(2)
$ 785 $ 2,322 (66)% $ 10,441 $ 12,598 (17)%
Diluted EPS from continuing
operations
(2)
$ 0.43 $ 1.55 (72)% $ 6.27 $ 8.36 (25)%
Diluted EPS excluding certain items
affecting comparability
(1)
$ 1.07 $ 1.48 (28)% $ 5.77 $ 7.08 (19)%
Cash provided by continuing operations $ 1,718 $ 3,853 (55)% $ 5,984 $ 14,295 (58)%
Free cash flow
(1)
$ 409 $ 2,652 (85)% $ 1,108 $ 9,830 (89)%
(1)
EPS excluding certain items affecting comparability, total segment operating income and free cash flow are non-GAAP financial
measures. The comparable GAAP measures are diluted EPS from continuing operations, income from continuing operations before
income taxes, and cash provided by continuing operations, respectively. See the discussion on page 2 and on pages 9 through 12.
(2)
Reflects amounts attributable to shareholders of The Walt Disney Company, i.e. after deduction of noncontrolling interests.
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SEGMENT RESULTS
The Company evaluates the performance of its operating segments based on segment operating
income, and management uses total segment operating income as a measure of the performance of
operating businesses separate from non-operating factors. The Company believes that information about
total segment operating income assists investors by allowing them to evaluate changes in the operating
results of the Company’s portfolio of businesses separate from non-operational factors that affect net
income, thus providing separate insight into both operations and the other factors that affect reported
results.
The following is a reconciliation of income from continuing operations before income taxes to total
segment operating income (in millions):
Quarter Ended Year Ended
Sept. 28,
2019
Sept. 29,
2018 Change
Sept. 28,
2019
Sept. 29,
2018 Change
Income from continuing operations
before income taxes $ 1,258 $ 3,202 (61 )% $ 13,944 $ 14,729 (5 )%
Add/(subtract):
Corporate and unallocated shared
expenses
309 208 (49 )% 987 744 (33 )%
Restructuring and impairment
charges 314 5 >(100) % 1,183 33 >(100) %
Other (income) / expense, net
483
(507
) nm
(4,357
)
(601
) >100 %
Interest expense, net 361 159 >(100) % 978 574 (70 )%
Amortization of TFCF and Hulu
intangible assets and fair value
step-up on film and television
costs 711 — nm 1,595 — nm
Impairment of equity investments — 210 nm 538 210 >(100) %
Total Segment Operating Income $ 3,436 $ 3,277 5 % $ 14,868 $ 15,689 (5 )%
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The following table summarizes the fourth quarter and full year segment revenue and segment
operating income for fiscal 2019 and 2018 (in millions):
Quarter Ended Year Ended
Sept. 28,
2019
Sept. 29,
2018 Change
Sept. 28,
2019
Sept. 29,
2018 Change
Revenues:
Media Networks $ 6,510 $ 5,325 22 % $ 24,827 $ 21,922 13 %
Parks, Experiences and
Products
6,655 6,135 8 % 26,225 24,701 6 %
Studio Entertainment 3,310 2,177 52 % 11,127 10,065 11 %
Direct-to-Consumer &
International
3,428 825 >100 % 9,349 3,414 >100 %
Eliminations
(803)
(156
) >(100) %
(1,958
)
(668
) >(100) %
Total Revenues
$ 19,100 $ 14,306 34 % $ 69,570 $ 59,434 17 %
Segment operating income:
Media Networks $ 1,783 $ 1,842 (3 )% $ 7,479 $ 7,338 2 %
Parks, Experiences and
Products
1,381 1,177 17 % 6,758 6,095 11 %
Studio Entertainment 1,079 604 79 % 2,686 3,004 (11 )%
Direct-to-Consumer &
International
(740)
(340
) >(100) %
(1,814
)
(738
) >(100) %
Eliminations
(67)
(6
) >(100) %
(241
)
(10
) >(100) %
Total Segment Operating Income
$ 3,436 $ 3,277 5 % $ 14,868 $ 15,689 (5 )%
TFCF and Hulu operating results for the current period are consolidated and reported in our
segments. Prior to the acquisition of TFCF, Hulu was accounted for as an equity method investment and
was reported in our Direct-to-Consumer & International segment.
DISCUSSION OF FULL YEAR SEGMENT RESULTS
Segment operating income decreased at Direct-to-Consumer & International and Studio
Entertainment and increased at Parks, Experiences and Products and Media Networks. The decrease at
Direct-to-Consumer & International was due to the consolidation of Hulu, our ongoing investment in
ESPN+ and costs to support the launch of Disney+. Lower segment operating income at Studio
Entertainment was due to the consolidation of TFCF’s operations. TFCF results included a loss from
theatrical distribution and film cost impairments, partially offset by income from TV/SVOD distribution.
Higher operating results at Parks, Experiences and Products was due to growth at the domestic theme
parks and resorts and merchandise licensing. The increase at our domestic parks and resorts was due to
higher guest spending, partially offset by labor and other cost inflation. Growth at Media Networks was
due to the consolidation of TFCF’s operations, partially offset by a decrease at our legacy operations. The
decrease at our legacy operations was due to higher programming and production costs and a decrease in
ABC Studios program sales, partially offset by an increase in affiliate revenue. Eliminations of segment
operating income increased due to higher sales of ABC Studios programs to Hulu and the International
Channels. The elimination of sales of TFCF television programs to Hulu and our International Channels
also contributed to the increase.
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DISCUSSION OF FOURTH QUARTER SEGMENT RESULTS
Media Networks
Media Networks revenues for the quarter increased 22% to $6.5 billion, and segment operating
income decreased 3% to $1.8 billion. The following table provides further detail of the Media Networks
results (in millions):
Quarter Ended Year Ended
Sept. 28,
2019
Sept. 29,
2018 Change
Sept. 28,
2019
Sept. 29,
2018 Change
Revenues:
Cable Networks $ 4,243 $ 3,527 20 % $ 16,486 $ 14,610 13 %
Broadcasting 2,267 1,798 26 % 8,341 7,312 14 %
$ 6,510 $ 5,325 22 % $ 24,827 $ 21,922 13 %
Segment operating income:
Cable Networks $ 1,256 $ 1,275 (1)% $ 5,425 $ 5,225 4 %
Broadcasting 377 394 (4)% 1,351 1,402 (4)%
Equity in the income of
investees
150 173 (13)% 703 711 (1)%
$ 1,783 $ 1,842 (3)% $ 7,479 $ 7,338 2 %
Cable Networks
Cable Networks revenues for the quarter increased 20% to $4.2 billion and operating income
decreased $19 million to $1.3 billion. Lower operating income was due to a decrease at ESPN, partially
offset by the consolidation of TFCF businesses (primarily the FX and National Geographic networks).
The decrease at ESPN was due to increases in programming, production and marketing costs,
partially offset by higher affiliate revenue. Higher programming costs were driven by rate increases for
NFL, college sports and MLB programming. Affiliate revenue growth was due to an increase in
contractual rates and the launch of the ACC Network, partially offset by a decrease in subscribers.
Broadcasting
Broadcasting revenues for the quarter increased 26% to $2.3 billion and operating income decreased
$17 million to $377 million. The decrease in operating income was due to lower results at our legacy
operations, partially offset by the consolidation of TFCF program sales.
The decrease at our legacy operations was due to lower ABC Studios program sales, an increase in
programming and production costs at the ABC Television Network, a decrease in advertising revenue and
higher marketing costs. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in affiliate revenue due to
higher rates. The decrease in ABC Studios program sales was driven by the comparison to prior-year sales
of Daredevil and Iron Fist and lower sales of Black-ish. The increase in programming and production
costs was driven by higher write-downs and an increase in the average cost of network programming in
the current quarter compared to the prior-year quarter. Lower advertising revenue reflected a decrease in
rates at the owned television stations.
Equity in the Income of Investees
Equity in the income of investees decreased from $173 million in the prior-year quarter to $150
million in the current quarter due to lower income from A+E Television Networks driven by a decrease in
affiliate and advertising revenues and higher marketing costs.
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Parks, Experiences and Products
Parks, Experiences and Products revenues for the quarter increased 8% to $6.7 billion, and segment
operating income increased 17% to $1.4 billion. Operating income growth for the quarter was due to
increases from merchandise licensing, Disneyland Resort and Disney Vacation Club.
Higher operating income at our merchandise licensing business was due to an increase in revenue
from sales of merchandise based on Frozen and Toy Story, partially offset by lower sales of merchandise
based on Mickey and Minnie.
Growth at Disneyland Resort was primarily due to higher guest spending, partially offset by expenses
associated with Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, which opened on May 31, and, to a lesser extent, lower
attendance. Guest spending growth was primarily due to increases in average ticket prices and higher
food, beverage and merchandise spending.
The increase in operating income at Disney Vacation Club was due to higher sales at Disney’s Riviera
Resort in the current quarter, which included a timing benefit from the adoption of new revenue
recognition accounting guidance (see page 6), compared to sales of Copper Creek Villas & Cabins in the
prior-year quarter.
Results at Walt Disney World Resort were comparable to the prior-year quarter, despite the adverse
impact of Hurricane Dorian in the current quarter. Increases in guest spending and, to a lesser extent,
occupied room nights and attendance were offset by higher costs. Higher costs were driven by costs
associated with Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, which opened on August 29, and cost inflation. Guest spending
growth was primarily due to increased food, beverage and merchandise spending and higher average
ticket prices.
Operating income at our international parks and resorts was comparable to the prior-year quarter, as
growth at Disneyland Paris and Shanghai Disney Resort was largely offset by a decrease at Hong Kong
Disneyland Resort. The increase at Disneyland Paris was driven by higher average ticket prices and
attendance growth. At Shanghai Disney Resort, higher operating income was due to an increase in average
ticket prices, partially offset by lower attendance. Lower results at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort were
due to decreases in attendance and occupied room nights reflecting the impact of recent events.
Studio Entertainment
Studio Entertainment revenues for the quarter increased 52% to $3.3 billion and segment operating
income increased 79% to $1,079 million. Higher operating income was due to an increase in theatrical
distribution results, partially offset by a loss from the consolidation of the TFCF businesses.
The increase in theatrical distribution results was due to the performance of The Lion King, Toy Story
4 and Aladdin in the current quarter compared to Incredibles 2 and Ant-Man And The Wasp in the prior-
year quarter.
Operating results at the TFCF businesses reflected a loss from theatrical distribution driven by the
performance of Ad Astra, Art of Racing In The Rain and Dark Phoenix, partially offset by income from
TV/SVOD distribution.
Direct-to-Consumer & International
Direct-to-Consumer & International revenues for the quarter increased from $0.8 billion to $3.4
billion and segment operating loss increased from $340 million to $740 million. The increase in operating
loss was due to the consolidation of Hulu, costs associated with the upcoming launch of Disney+ and our
ongoing investment in ESPN+, which was launched in April 2018. These decreases were partially offset
by a benefit from the inclusion of the TFCF businesses driven by income at Star India.
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Commencing March 20, 2019, as a result of our acquisition of a controlling interest in Hulu, 100% of
Hulu’s operating results are included in the Direct-to-Consumer & International segment. Prior to March
20, 2019, the Company’s ownership share of Hulu results was reported as equity in the loss of investees.
Eliminations
Revenue eliminations increased from $156 million to $803 million and segment operating income
eliminations increased from a loss of $6 million to a loss of $67 million driven by eliminations of sales of
ABC Studios and Twentieth Century Fox Television programs to the International Channels and Hulu.
ADOPTION OF NEW REVENUE RECOGNITION ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE
At the beginning of fiscal 2019, the Company adopted new revenue recognition accounting guidance
(ASC 606). Results for fiscal 2019 are presented under ASC 606, while prior period amounts continue to
be reported in accordance with our historical accounting.
The current quarter includes a $55 million favorable impact on segment operating income from the
ASC 606 adoption. The most significant impact was an $88 million increase at Parks, Experiences and
Products, which reflected licensing revenue from products related to films not yet released and benefits
from the timing of recognition of licensing minimum guarantees and sales of vacation club properties.
OTHER QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Corporate and Unallocated Shared Expenses
Corporate and unallocated shared expenses increased $101 million from $208 million to $309
million for the quarter due primarily to the consolidation of TFCF operations, costs related to the
integration of TFCF and higher compensation costs.
Restructuring Charges
During the quarter, the Company recorded charges totaling $314 million, primarily for severance, in
connection with the integration of TFCF. These charges are recorded in “Restructuring and impairment
charges” in the Consolidated Statement of Income.
Other income (expense), net
Other income (expense), net was as follows (in millions):
Quarter Ended
Sept. 28,
2019
Sept. 29,
2018 Change
Loss on debt extinguishment
$ (511) $ — nm
Gain recognized in connection with the acquisition of TFCF
28 — nm
Gain on sale of real estate
— 507 nm
Other income (expense), net $ (483) $ 507 nm
In the current quarter, the Company recognized a loss on the extinguishment of a portion of the debt
originally assumed in the TFCF acquisition and a gain on the deemed settlement of preexisting
relationships with TFCF pursuant to acquisition accounting guidance.
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Interest Expense, net
Interest expense, net was as follows (in millions):
Quarter Ended
Sept. 28,
2019
Sept. 29,
2018 Change
Interest expense $ (413) $ (189) >(100)%
Interest, investment income and other 52 30 73%
Interest expense, net $ (361) $ (159) >(100)%
The increase in interest expense was due to higher debt balances as a result of the TFCF acquisition.
The increase in interest, investment income and other for the quarter was due to a $27 million benefit
related to pension and postretirement benefit costs, other than service cost. The Company adopted new
accounting guidance in fiscal 2019 and now presents the elements of pension and postretirement plan
costs, other than service cost, in “Interest expense, net.” The comparable benefit of $8 million in the prior-
year quarter was reported in “Costs and expenses.” The benefit in the current quarter was due to the
expected return on pension plan assets exceeding interest expense on plan liabilities and amortization of
net actuarial losses.
Equity in the Income (Loss) of Investees, net
Equity in the income (loss) of investees was as follows (in millions):
Quarter Ended
Sept. 28,
2019
Sept. 29,
2018 Change
Amounts included in segment results:
Media Networks $ 150 $ 173 (13)%
Parks, Experiences and Products (1) (4) 75 %
Direct-to-Consumer & International (18) (183) 90 %
Impairment of equity investments — (210) nm
Equity in the income (loss) of investees, net $ 131 $ (224) nm
The decrease in equity income at Media Networks was due to lower income from A+E Television
Networks driven by a decrease in affiliate and advertising revenues and higher marketing costs.
The decrease in equity losses at Direct-to-Consumer & International was due to the consolidation of
Hulu.
Income Taxes
The effective income tax rate was as follows:
Quarter Ended
Sept. 28,
2019
Sept. 29,
2018 Change
Effective income tax rate - continuing operations 27.3% 24.5% (2.8) ppt
The increase in the effective income tax rate from continuing operations for the quarter was driven
by an unfavorable impact from the update of our full year effective income tax rate for the current year
relative to the estimate at the end of the third quarter. The full year effective rate is used to determine the
quarterly income tax provision and is adjusted each quarter based on information available at the end of
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that quarter. This increase was partially offset by a reduction of the Company’s U.S. statutory federal
income tax rate to 21.0% in fiscal 2019 from 24.5% in fiscal 2018 as the result of U.S. federal income tax
legislation (Tax Act), which was enacted in the prior year, and the comparison to a $0.1 billion
unfavorable impact from the Tax Act recognized in the prior-year quarter.
Noncontrolling Interests
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests was as follows (in millions):
Quarter Ended
Sept. 28,
2019
Sept. 29,
2018 Change
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests $ (129) $ (97)
(33)%
The increase in net income attributable to noncontrolling interests was due to accretion of the fair
value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest in Hulu, partially offset by lower results at Hong Kong
Disneyland Resort.
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests is determined on income after royalties and
management fees, financing costs and income taxes, as applicable.
FULL YEAR CASH FLOW STATEMENT INFORMATION
Cash Flow
Cash provided by operations and free cash flow were as follows (in millions):
Year Ended
Sept. 28,
2019
Sept. 29,
2018 Change
Cash provided by operations $ 5,984 $ 14,295 $ (8,311)
Investments in parks, resorts and other property (4,876) (4,465) (411)
Free cash flow
(1)
$ 1,108 $ 9,830 $ (8,722)
(1)
Free cash flow is not a financial measure defined by GAAP. See the discussion on pages 9 through 12.
Cash provided by operations for fiscal 2019 decreased by $8.3 billion from $14.3 billion in the prior
year to $6.0 billion in the current year. The decrease was due to the payment of tax obligations that arose
from the spin-off of Fox Corporation in connection with the TFCF acquisition and the sale of the regional
sports networks acquired with TFCF, higher pension contributions, lower segment operating income, an
increase in film and television production spending and higher interest payments.
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Capital Expenditures and Depreciation Expense
Investments in parks, resorts and other property were as follows (in millions):
Year Ended
Sept. 28,
2019
Sept. 29,
2018
Media Networks
Cable Networks
$ 93 $ 96
Broadcasting
81 107
Total Media Networks
174 203
Parks, Experiences and Products
Domestic
3,294 3,223
International
852 677
Total Parks, Experiences and Products
4,146 3,900
Studio Entertainment
88 96
Direct-to-Consumer & International
258 107
Corporate
210 159
Total investments in parks, resorts and other property
$ 4,876 $ 4,465
Capital expenditures increased from $4.5 billion to $4.9 billion driven by higher spending on new
attractions at our theme parks and resorts and spending on technology to support our direct-to-consumer
streaming services.
Depreciation expense was as follows (in millions):
Year Ended
Sept. 28,
2019
Sept. 29,
2018
Media Networks
Cable Networks
$ 107 $ 111
Broadcasting
84 88
Total Media Networks
191 199
Parks, Experiences and Products
Domestic
1,474 1,449
International
724 768
Total Parks, Experiences and Products
2,198 2,217
Studio Entertainment
74 55
Direct-to-Consumer & International
207 106
Corporate
167 181
Total depreciation expense
$ 2,837 $ 2,758
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
This earnings release presents free cash flow, diluted EPS excluding the impact of certain items
affecting comparability, and total segment operating income, all of which are important financial measures
for the Company, but are not financial measures defined by GAAP.
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These measures should be reviewed in conjunction with the relevant GAAP financial measures and
are not presented as alternative measures of operating cash flow, diluted EPS or income from continuing
operations before income taxes as determined in accordance with GAAP. Free cash flow, diluted EPS
excluding certain items affecting comparability and total segment operating income as we have calculated
them may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. See further
discussion of total segment operating income on page 2.
Free cash flow – The Company uses free cash flow (cash provided by operations less investments in
parks, resorts and other property), among other measures, to evaluate the ability of its operations to
generate cash that is available for purposes other than capital expenditures. Management believes that
information about free cash flow provides investors with an important perspective on the cash available to
service debt obligations, make strategic acquisitions and investments and pay dividends or repurchase
shares.
The following table presents a summary of the Company’s consolidated cash flows (in millions):
Quarter Ended Year Ended
Sept. 28,
2019
Sept. 29,
2018
Sept. 28,
2019
Sept. 29,
2018
Cash provided by operations - continuing operations $ 1,718 $ 3,853 $ 5,984 $ 14,295
Cash used in investing activities - continuing operations
(1,311
)
(193
)
(15,096
)
(5,336
)
Cash used in financing activities - continuing operations
(12,997
)
(3,862
)
(464
)
(8,843
)
Cash provided by operations - discontinued operations 302 — 622 —
Cash provided by investing activities - discontinued operations 10,978 — 10,978 —
Cash used in financing activities - discontinued operations
(447
) —
(626
) —
Impact of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(145
) 26
(98
)
(25
)
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(1,902
)
(176
) 1,300 91
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 7,357 4,331 4,155 4,064
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period $ 5,455 $ 4,155 $ 5,455 $ 4,155
The following table presents a reconciliation of the Company’s consolidated cash provided by
operations to free cash flow (in millions):
Quarter Ended Year Ended
Sept. 28,
2019
Sept. 29,
2018 Change
Sept. 28,
2019
Sept. 29,
2018 Change
Cash provided by operations - continuing
operations $ 1,718 $ 3,853 $ (2,135) $ 5,984 $ 14,295 $ (8,311)
Investments in parks, resorts and other property (1,309)
(1,201
) (108)
(4,876
)
(4,465
) (411)
Free cash flow $ 409 $ 2,652 $ (2,243) $ 1,108 $ 9,830 $ (8,722)
Diluted EPS excluding certain items affecting comparability – The Company uses diluted EPS excluding
certain items to evaluate the performance of the Company’s operations exclusive of certain items affecting
comparability of results from period to period. The Company believes that information about diluted EPS
exclusive of these items is useful to investors, particularly where the impact of the excluded items is
significant in relation to reported earnings, because the measure allows for comparability between periods
of the operating performance of the Company’s business and allows investors to evaluate the impact of
these items separately from the impact of the operations of the business.
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The following table reconciles reported diluted EPS from continuing operations to diluted EPS
excluding certain items affecting comparability for the fourth quarter:
(in millions except EPS)
Pre-Tax
Income/
Loss
Tax
Benefit/
Expense
(1)
After-Tax
Income/
Loss
(2)
Diluted
EPS
(3)
Change vs.
prior year
period
Quarter Ended September 28, 2019:
As reported $ 1,258 $ (344) $ 914 $ 0.43 (72)%
Exclude:
Amortization of TFCF and Hulu intangible
assets and fair value step-up on film and
television costs
(4)
711 (164) 547 0.30
Other income, net
(5)
483 (112) 371 0.21
Restructuring and impairment charges
(6)
314 (73) 241 0.13
Excluding certain items affecting
comparability $ 2,766 $ (693) $ 2,073 $ 1.07 (28)%
Quarter Ended September 29, 2018:
As reported
$ 3,202 $ (783) $ 2,419 $ 1.55
Exclude:
Gain on sale of real estate (507) 134 (373) (0.25)
Impairment of equity investments
(7)
210 (49) 161 0.11
One-time impact from the Tax Act — 100 100 0.06
Restructuring and impairment charges 5 (1) 4 —
Excluding certain items affecting
comparability $ 2,910 $ (599) $ 2,311 $ 1.48
(1)
Tax benefit/expense is determined using the tax rate applicable to the individual item affecting comparability.
(2)
Before noncontrolling interest share.
(3)
Net of noncontrolling interest share, where applicable. Total may not equal the sum of the column due to rounding.
(4)
Intangible asset amortization was $481 million and step-up amortization was $230 million for assets recorded in
connection with the TFCF acquisition and consolidation of Hulu.
(5)
Reflects a charge for the extinguishment of a portion of the debt originally assumed in the TFCF acquisition ($511
million), partially offset by a gain on the deemed settlement of preexisting relationships with TFCF pursuant to our
acquisition accounting ($28 million).
(6)
Primarily severance related to the acquisition and integration of TFCF.
(7)
Reflects impairments of Vice Group Holding, Inc. and Villages Nature ($157 million and $53 million, respectively).
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The following table reconciles reported diluted EPS from continuing operations to diluted EPS
excluding certain items affecting comparability for the year:
(in millions except EPS)
Pre-Tax
Income/
Loss
Tax
Benefit/
Expense
(1)
After-Tax
Income/
Loss
(2)
Diluted
EPS
(3)
Change vs.
prior year
period
Year Ended September 28, 2019:
As reported $ 13,944 $ (3,031) $ 10,913 $ 6.27 (25)%
Exclude:
Other income, net
(4)
(4,357) 1,002 (3,355) (2.01)
One-time impact from the Tax Act — (34) (34) (0.02)
Amortization of TFCF and Hulu intangible
assets and fair value step-up on film and
television costs
(5)
1,595 (355) 1,240 0.74
Restructuring and impairment charges
(6)
1,183 (273) 910 0.55
Impairment of equity investments
(7)
538 (123) 415 0.25
Excluding certain items affecting
comparability $ 12,903 $ (2,814) $ 10,089 $ 5.77 (19)%
Year Ended September 29, 2018:
As reported $ 14,729 $ (1,663) $ 13,066 $ 8.36
Exclude:
One-time impact from the Tax Act — (1,701) (1,701) (1.11)
Other income, net
(4)
(601) 158 (443) (0.30)
Impairment of equity investments
(7)
210 (49) 161 0.11
Restructuring and impairment charges 33 (7) 26 0.02
Excluding certain items affecting
comparability $ 14,371 $ (3,262) $ 11,109 $ 7.08
(1)
Tax benefit/expense is determined using the tax rate applicable to the individual item affecting comparability.
(2)
Before noncontrolling interest share.
(3)
Net of noncontrolling interest share, where applicable. Total may not equal the sum of the column due to rounding.
(4)
Other income, net for fiscal 2019 includes a non-cash gain recognized in connection with the acquisition of a controlling
interest in Hulu ($4.8 billion), insurance recoveries on a legal matter ($46 million) and a gain on the deemed settlement of
preexisting relationships with TFCF pursuant to acquisition accounting guidance ($28 million), partially offset by a charge
for the extinguishment of a portion of the debt originally assumed in the TFCF acquisition ($511 million). Other income
for fiscal 2018 included gains from the sale of real estate and property rights ($560 million), insurance proceeds related to
a legal matter ($38 million) and an adjustment to a fiscal 2017 non-cash gain ($3 million).
(5)
Intangible asset amortization was $1,043 million, step-up amortization was $537 million and amortization of intangible
assets related to TFCF equity investees was $15 million for assets recorded in connection with the TFCF acquisition and
consolidation of Hulu.
(6)
Reflects severance and accelerated equity-based compensation charges related to the acquisition and integration of TFCF.
(7)
Impairment of equity investments for fiscal 2019 primarily reflects impairments of Vice Group Holding, Inc. and of an
investment in a cable channel at A+E Television Networks ($353 million and $170 million, respectively). Impairment of
equity investments for fiscal 2018 reflects impairments of Vice Group Holding, Inc. and Villages Nature ($157 million and
$53 million, respectively).
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
In conjunction with this release, The Walt Disney Company will host a conference call today,
November 7, 2019, at 4:30 PM EST/1:30 PM PST via a live Webcast. To access the Webcast go to
www.disney.com/investors. The discussion will be archived.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Management believes certain statements in this earnings release may constitute “forward-looking
statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including
statements such as expectations regarding our products and services and other statements that are not
historical in nature. These statements are made on the basis of management’s views and assumptions
regarding future events and business performance as of the time the statements are made. Management
does not undertake any obligation to update these statements.
Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. Such differences may result
from actions taken by the Company, including restructuring or strategic initiatives (including capital
investments, asset acquisitions or dispositions, integration initiatives and timing of synergy realization) or
other business decisions, as well as from developments beyond the Company’s control, including:
• changes in domestic and global economic conditions, competitive conditions and consumer
preferences;
• adverse weather conditions or natural disasters;
• health concerns;
• international, regulatory, political, or military developments;
• technological developments; and
• labor markets and activities.
Such developments may affect entertainment, travel and leisure businesses generally and may,
among other things, affect:
• the performance of the Company’s theatrical and home entertainment releases;
• the advertising market for broadcast and cable television programming;
• demand for our products and services;
• construction;
• expenses of providing medical and pension benefits;
• income tax expense;
• performance of some or all company businesses either directly or through their impact on those
who distribute our products; and
• achievement of anticipated benefits of the TFCF transaction.
Additional factors are set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
September 29, 2018 under Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis,”
Item 1, “Business,” and subsequent reports.
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THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited; in millions, except per share data)
Quarter Ended Year Ended
September 28,
2019
September 29,
2018
September 28,
2019
September 29,
2018
Revenues $ 19,100 $ 14,306 $ 69,570 $ 59,434
Costs and expenses (16,815) (11,223) (57,719) (44,597)
Restructuring and impairment charges (314) (5) (1,183) (33)
Other income (expense), net (483) 507 4,357 601
Interest expense, net (361) (159) (978) (574)
Equity in the income (loss) of investees, net 131 (224) (103) (102)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 1,258 3,202 13,944 14,729
Income taxes from continuing operations (344) (783) (3,031) (1,663)
Net income from continuing operations 914 2,419 10,913 13,066
Income from discontinued operations (includes income tax benefit of
$51, $0 and $0, respectively)
291 — 671 —
Net income 1,205 2,419 11,584 13,066
Less: Net income from continuing operations attributable to
noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests
(129) (97) (472) (468)
Less: Net income from discontinued operations attributable to
noncontrolling interests
(22) — (58) —
Net income attributable to The Walt Disney Company (Disney) $ 1,054 $ 2,322 $ 11,054 $ 12,598
Earnings per share attributable to Disney:
Continuing operations $ 0.43 $ 1.55 $ 6.27 $ 8.36
Discontinued operations 0.15 — 0.37 —
Diluted
(1)
$ 0.58 $ 1.55 $ 6.64 $ 8.36
Continuing operations $ 0.44 $ 1.56 $ 6.30 $ 8.40
Discontinued operations $ 0.15 $ — $ 0.37 $ —
Basic
(1)
$ 0.58 $ 1.56 $ 6.68 $ 8.40
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares
outstanding:
Diluted 1,816 1,497 1,666 1,507
Basic 1,804 1,489 1,656 1,499
(1)
Total may not equal the sum of the column due to rounding.
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THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited; in millions, except per share data)
September 28,
2019
September 29,
2018
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 5,418 $ 4,150
Receivables
15,481 9,334
Inventories
1,649 1,392
Television costs and advances
4,597 1,314
Other current assets
979 635
Total current assets
28,124 16,825
Film and television costs
22,810 7,888
Investments
3,224 2,899
Parks, resorts and other property
Attractions, buildings and equipment
58,589 55,238
Accumulated depreciation
(32,415) (30,764)
26,174 24,474
Projects in progress
4,264 3,942
Land
1,165 1,124
31,603 29,540
Intangible assets, net
23,215 6,812
Goodwill
80,293 31,269
Other assets
4,715 3,365
Total assets
$ 193,984 $ 98,598
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities
$ 17,942 $ 9,479
Current portion of borrowings
8,857 3,790
Deferred revenue and other
4,722 4,591
Total current liabilities
31,521 17,860
Borrowings
38,129 17,084
Deferred income taxes
7,902 3,109
Other long-term liabilities
13,580 6,590
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
8,963 1,123
Equity
Preferred stock
— —
Common stock, $.01 par value, Authorized – 4.6 billion shares, Issued – 1.8 billion shares at
September 28, 2019 and 2.9 billion shares at September 29, 2018
53,907 36,779
Retained earnings
42,494 82,679
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(6,617) (3,097)
Treasury stock, at cost, 19 million shares at September 28, 2019 and 1.4 billion shares at September 29, 2018
(907) (67,588)
Total Disney Shareholders’ equity
88,877 48,773
Noncontrolling interests
5,012 4,059
Total equity
93,889 52,832
Total liabilities and equity
$ 193,984 $ 98,598
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THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited; in millions)
Year Ended
September 28,
2019
September 29,
2018
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income from continuing operations
$ 10,913 $ 13,066
Depreciation and amortization
4,160 3,011
Gain on acquisitions and dispositions
(4,794) (560)
Deferred income taxes
117 (1,573)
Equity in the (income) / loss of investees
103 102
Cash distributions received from equity investees
754 775
Net change in film and television costs and advances
(542) (523)
Equity-based compensation
711 393
Other
206 441
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business acquisitions:
Receivables
55 (720)
Inventories
(223) (17)
Other assets
932 (927)
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities
191 235
Income taxes
(6,599) 592
Cash provided by operations - continuing operations
5,984 14,295
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investments in parks, resorts and other property
(4,876) (4,465)
Acquisitions
(9,901) (1,581)
Other
(319) 710
Cash used in investing activities - continuing operations
(15,096) (5,336)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Commercial paper borrowings/(payments), net
4,318 (1,768)
Borrowings
38,240 1,056
Reduction of borrowings
(38,881) (1,871)
Dividends
(2,895) (2,515)
Repurchases of common stock
— (3,577)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
318 210
Contributions from / sales of noncontrolling interests
737 399
Acquisition of noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests
(1,430) —
Other
(871) (777)
Cash used in financing activities - continuing operations
(464) (8,843)
CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Cash provided by operations - discontinued operations
622 —
Cash provided by investing activities - discontinued operations
10,978 —
Cash used in financing activities - discontinued operations
(626) —
Cash used in discontinued operations
10,974 —
Impact of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(98) (25)
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
1,300 91
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of year
4,155 4,064
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of year
$ 5,455 $ 4,155
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Contacts:
Zenia Mucha
Corporate Communications
818-560-5300
Lowell Singer
Investor Relations
818-560-6601
