CBS Corporation Reports 2013 Fourth Quarter And Full Year Results

CBS Corporation Reports 2013 Fourth Quarter And Full Year Results

Fourth Quarter Revenue of $3.9 Billion, Up 6%

Fourth Quarter Adjusted OIBDA of $927 Million, Up 7%; Reported OIBDA Also Up 7%

Fourth Quarter Operating Income of $793 Million, Up 9%

Fourth Quarter Adjusted Diluted EPS of $.78, Up 22%; Reported Diluted EPS, Up 23%

NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) today reported the Company's highest-ever fourth quarter and full year results in revenues, operating income before depreciation and amortization ("OIBDA"), operating income, and diluted earnings per share.

"CBS continues to turn in stellar performances year in and year out, and none better than 2013," said Sumner Redstone, Executive Chairman, CBS Corporation. "The Company's strategy of monetizing its content across all platforms is driving our results today, and it will continue to enhance our ability to achieve even greater success in the future. I'm confident that Les and his team will lead CBS to new heights in 2014 and beyond."

"Our record fourth-quarter and full-year results demonstrate CBS's stature as one of the world's foremost creators of premium content," said Leslie Moonves, President and Chief Executive Officer, CBS Corporation. "In addition to the solid performance of our base business, our fast-growing, non-advertising revenue streams are playing a bigger and bigger role in our results, and they will continue to do so in the years to come. These include the sale of three hit shows--Hawaii Five-0, Blue Bloods and Elementary--into domestic syndication, along with new deals in digital streaming, international syndication, retransmission consent, and reverse compensation. Plus, we plan to launch the IPO of our Outdoor business this quarter, which will unlock its value and significantly enhance our ability to return capital to shareholders. In fact, that's why today we're announcing an accelerated share repurchase of $1.5 billion in addition to stepping up the pace of our open market share repurchases during the first quarter. Our Outdoor transactions will also result in a CBS that is much closer to a pure content Company, with about half of our revenue coming from steady and recurring sources. Looking ahead, we are extremely excited about all the opportunities that we have in a marketplace that's exploding with new ways to engage with the best content."

Fourth Quarter 2013 Results

The Company reported record fourth quarter results in the following key metrics:


-- Revenues of $3.91 billion
-- Adjusted OIBDA of $927 million
-- Operating income of $793 million
-- Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $.78
Revenues of $3.91 billion for the fourth quarter of 2013 grew 6% from $3.70 billion in the same prior-year period. This growth was led by a 28% increase in content licensing and distribution revenues, which was driven by higher domestic and international licensing of television programming. Affiliate and subscription fee revenues grew 7%, principally reflecting higher cable affiliate fees, retransmission revenues, and fees from CBS Television Network-affiliated television stations. Advertising revenues remained relatively even with the prior-year period, as a 4% increase at the CBS Television Network was offset by lower political advertising revenues at Local Broadcasting.

Adjusted OIBDA of $927 million for the fourth quarter of 2013 grew 7% from $866 million for the same prior-year period, and operating income of $793 million rose 9% from $726 million. The adjusted OIBDA and operating income growth was driven by higher revenues, which were partially offset by increased investment in television content and higher stock-based compensation, mainly attributable to the appreciation of the Company's stock price.

Adjusted net earnings from continuing operations were $477 million for the fourth quarter of 2013, or $.78 per diluted share, up from $414 million, or $.64 per diluted share, for the same prior-year period. Reported net earnings from continuing operations were $465 million for the fourth quarter of 2013, or $.76 per diluted share, up from $403 million, or $.62 per diluted share, for last year's fourth quarter. These increases reflect the operating income growth and lower weighted average shares outstanding, which are a result of the Company's ongoing share repurchase program.

Adjusted OIBDA and adjusted net earnings from continuing operations exclude restructuring charges of $20 million ($12 million, net of tax) for the fourth quarter of 2013 and $19 million ($11 million, net of tax) for the fourth quarter of 2012, primarily for the reorganization and closure of certain business operations, as well as early contract termination costs.

Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to reported results are included at the end of this earnings release.

Full Year 2013 Results

For 2013, the Company reported all-time highs in the following key metrics:


-- Revenues of $15.28 billion
-- Adjusted OIBDA of $3.74 billion
-- Operating income of $3.26 billion
-- Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $3.02
Full year 2013 revenues of $15.28 billion grew 8% from $14.09 billion in 2012, reflecting increases across all of the Company's main revenue streams. Content licensing and distribution revenues increased 15%, led by growth from domestic and international licensing of programming for syndication and digital streaming. Advertising revenues rose 4%, principally driven by growth at the CBS Television Network, including the benefit from the broadcast of Super Bowl XLVII, as well as higher revenues from CBS Interactive. These increases were partially offset by lower political advertising revenues at Local Broadcasting, a result of the U.S. Presidential election in 2012. Affiliate and subscription fee revenues grew 16%, primarily driven by growth in fees from CBS Television Network-affiliated stations, retransmission consent, and cable affiliates, as well as the benefit of two pay-per-view boxing events.

Adjusted OIBDA of $3.74 billion in 2013 rose 7% from $3.49 billion in 2012, and operating income of $3.26 billion increased 9% from $2.98 billion in 2012. The adjusted OIBDA and operating income growth were primarily driven by the revenue increase, which was partially offset by higher sports programming costs, increased investment in content, and higher stock-based compensation primarily attributable to appreciation in the Company's stock price.

Adjusted net earnings from continuing operations in 2013 were $1.89 billion, or $3.02 per diluted share, up from $1.68 billion, or $2.55 per diluted share, for 2012. Reported net earnings from continuing operations in 2013 were $1.87 billion, or $3.00 per diluted share, up from $1.63 billion, or $2.48 per diluted share, for 2012. The increases were driven by growth in revenues and operating income, as well as lower weighted average shares outstanding from the Company's ongoing share repurchases.

Adjusted OIBDA and adjusted net earnings from continuing operations in 2013 exclude restructuring charges of $20 million. For 2012, adjusted OIBDA and adjusted net earnings from continuing operations exclude a noncash impairment charge of $11 million related to radio stations divestitures, restructuring charges of $19 million, and a pretax net loss on early extinguishment of debt of $32 million.

Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to reported results are included at the end of this earnings release.

Free Cash Flow, Balance Sheet and Liquidity
For the fourth quarter of 2013, free cash flow was $382 million compared with $199 million for the same prior-year period. Last year's fourth quarter included $200 million of discretionary pension contributions. For the 2013 full year, free cash flow grew from $1.57 billion in the prior year to a record $1.77 billion, including a discretionary pension contribution of $150 million to prefund the Company's qualified plans. The Company generated operating cash flow from continuing operations of $2.04 billion in 2013 versus $1.82 billion for 2012.

During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company repurchased 6.1 million shares of CBS Corp. Class B Common Stock for $364 million. For the full year, the Company repurchased 45.8 million shares of CBS Corp. Class B Common Stock for $2.20 billion, at an average price of approximately $48 per share. Since the share repurchase program was initiated in January 2011 through the end of 2013, the Company has repurchased 123.5 million shares of its Class B Common Stock for $4.39 billion, at an average cost of approximately $36 per share, leaving $5.43 billion of authorization remaining at December 31, 2013.

Outdoor Initiatives
In January 2014, in connection with the Company's strategic initiatives for its Outdoor Americas segment, Outdoor Americas borrowed $1.60 billion through an $800 million senior secured term loan credit facility and the issuance of $800 million of senior notes. Also in January 2014, Outdoor Americas entered into a $425 million revolving credit facility. As of February 12, 2014, there were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility. The debt proceeds will primarily be used by the Company to repurchase shares of CBS Corp. Class B Common Stock through a $1.5 billion accelerated share repurchase transaction, with $50 million retained by Outdoor Americas for its corporate purposes and ongoing cash needs. The Company currently expects to launch the initial public offering of CBS Outdoor Americas Inc. during the first quarter of 2014.

Consolidated and Segment Results (dollars in millions)
The tables below present the Company's revenues by segment and type as well as its segment operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization, restructuring charges and impairment charges ("Segment OIBDA") and operating income (loss) by segment for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2013, and 2012. Reconciliations of all non-GAAP measures to reported results are included at the end of this earnings release.







Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended

December 31, December 31,

Revenues by Segment 2013 2012 2013 2012
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Entertainment $2,214 $1,989 $8,645 $7,694

Cable Networks 477 438 2,069 1,772

Publishing 225 215 809 790
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Content Group 2,916 2,642 11,523 10,256

Local
Broadcasting 719 787 2,696 2,774

Outdoor Americas 347 340 1,304 1,296
---------------- --- --- ----- -----

Local Group 1,066 1,127 4,000 4,070

Eliminations (71) (71) (239) (237)
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Total
Revenues $3,911 $3,698 $15,284 $14,089
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Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended

December 31, December 31,

Revenues by Type 2013 2012 2013 2012
---------------- ---- ---- ---- ----

Advertising $2,402 $2,415 $8,803 $8,459

Content
licensing and
distribution 898 704 3,997 3,468

Affiliate and
subscription
fees 542 505 2,221 1,921

Other 69 74 263 241
----- --- --- --- ---

Total
Revenues $3,911 $3,698 $15,284 $14,089
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Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended

December 31, December 31,

Segment OIBDA 2013 2012 2013 2012
------------- ---- ---- ---- ----

Entertainment $418 $328 $1,758 $1,549

Cable Networks 199 185 898 811

Publishing 37 31 113 89
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Content Group 654 544 2,769 2,449

Local
Broadcasting 263 325 898 957

Outdoor Americas 120 94 411 378
---------------- --- --- --- ---

Local Group 383 419 1,309 1,335

Corporate (110) (97) (342) (296)
--------- ---- --- ---- ----

Adjusted
OIBDA 927 866 3,736 3,488

Restructuring
charges (20) (19) (20) (19)

Impairment
charges - - - (11)
----------- --- --- --- ---

Total OIBDA $907 $847 $3,716 $3,458
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Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended

December 31, December 31,

Operating Income
(Loss) 2013 2012 2013 2012
----------------- ---- ---- ---- ----

Entertainment $368 $280 $1,593 $1,381

Cable Networks 193 176 877 785

Publishing 35 27 106 80
---------- --- --- --- ---

Content Group 596 483 2,576 2,246

Local
Broadcasting 236 295 807 848

Outdoor Americas 78 52 243 209
---------------- --- --- --- ---

Local Group 314 347 1,050 1,057

Corporate (117) (104) (367) (320)
--------- ---- ---- ---- ----

Total
Operating
Income $793 $726 $3,259 $2,983
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Entertainment(CBS Television Network, CBS Television Studios, CBS Global Distribution Group, CBS Films, and CBS Interactive)

Entertainment revenues of $2.21 billion for the fourth quarter of 2013 grew 11% from $1.99 billion for the same prior-year period. This increase was principally driven by higher domestic and international licensing of television programming for digital streaming and syndication, higher advertising revenues, and growth in network affiliation fees. Advertising revenues at the CBS Television Network grew 4%.

Entertainment OIBDA for the fourth quarter of 2013 of $418 million rose 27% from $328 million for the same prior-year period. This increase was driven by revenue growth, which was partially offset by higher investment in television content. Operating income includes restructuring charges of $12 million and $7 million for the fourth quarter of 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Cable Networks (Showtime Networks, CBS Sports Network, and Smithsonian Networks)
Cable Networks revenues for the fourth quarter of 2013 increased 9% to $477 million from $438 million for the same prior-year period. This growth was driven by the licensing of Showtime original series as well as higher affiliate revenues, reflecting increases in rates and subscriptions at Showtime Networks (which includes Showtime, The Movie Channel, and Flix), CBS Sports Network, and Smithsonian Networks.

Cable Networks OIBDA for the fourth quarter of 2013 grew 8% to $199 million from $185 million for the same prior-year period. The increase was primarily a result of revenue growth, which was partially offset by higher costs associated with the timing of original and theatrical programming.

Publishing (Simon & Schuster)
Publishing revenues for the fourth quarter of 2013 increased 5% to $225 million from $215 million for the same prior-year period, reflecting growth in print book sales. Best-selling titles in the fourth quarter of 2013 included Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims by Rush Limbaugh and The Bully Pulpit by Doris Kearns Goodwin.

Publishing OIBDA for the fourth quarter of 2013 increased 19% to $37 million from $31 million for the same prior-year period. This growth was driven by higher revenues. Operating income includes restructuring charges of $1 million and $3 million for the fourth quarter of 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Local Broadcasting (CBS Television Stations and CBS Radio)
Local Broadcasting revenues for the fourth quarter of 2013 decreased 9% to $719 million from $787 million for the same prior-year period. The decrease was the result of lower political advertising revenues compared with 2012, which benefited from the U.S. presidential election, and was partially offset by growth in retransmission consent fees. Revenues for CBS Television Stations and CBS Radio decreased 12% and 4%, respectively. Non-political revenues for CBS Television Stations increased 9%, while non-political revenues for CBS Radio were comparable with the fourth quarter of 2012.

Local Broadcasting OIBDA for the fourth quarter of 2013 decreased 19% to $263 million from $325 million for the same prior-year period, primarily driven by lower political advertising revenues. Operating income includes restructuring charges of $5 million and $8 million for the fourth quarter of 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Outdoor Americas (CBS Outdoor)
Outdoor Americas revenues for the fourth quarter of 2013 grew 2% to $347 million from $340 million for the same prior-year period. In constant dollars, revenues rose 3%, led by 5% growth in the U.S.

Outdoor Americas OIBDA for the fourth quarter of 2013 grew 28% to $120 million from $94 million for the same prior-year period. This increase was primarily driven by three items: revenue growth; a gain from the disposition of certain transit shelter operations in 2013; and a billboard tax that included a one-time retroactive payment in 2012.

Corporate
Corporate expenses before depreciation for the fourth quarter of 2013 increased $13 million to $110 million from $97 million for the same prior-year period, reflecting higher stock-based compensation, which was mainly associated with the increase in the Company's stock price.

About CBS Corporation
CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) is a mass media company that creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. CBS owns the most-watched television network in the U.S. and one of the world's largest libraries of entertainment content, making its brand - "the Eye" - one of the most recognized in business. The Company's operations span virtually every field of media and entertainment, including cable, publishing, radio, local TV, film, outdoor advertising, and interactive and socially responsible media. CBS's businesses include CBS Television Network, The CW (a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Warner Bros. Entertainment), Showtime Networks, CBS Sports Network, TVGN (a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Lionsgate), Smithsonian Networks, Simon & Schuster, CBS Television Stations, CBS Radio, CBS Outdoor, CBS Television Studios, CBS Global Distribution Group (CBS Studios International and CBS Television Distribution), CBS Interactive, CBS Consumer Products, CBS Home Entertainment, CBS Films and CBS EcoMedia. For more information, go to www.cbscorporation.com.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains both historical and forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts, but rather reflect the Company's current expectations concerning future results and events. Similarly, statements that describe our objectives, plans or goals are or may be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are difficult to predict and which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among others: advertising market conditions generally; changes in the public acceptance of the Company's programming; changes in technology and its effect on competition in the Company's markets; changes in the Federal Communications laws and regulations; the impact of piracy on the Company's products; the impact of the consolidation in the market for the Company's programming; the impact of negotiations or the loss of affiliation agreements or retransmission agreements; the inability to obtain the requisite regulatory approvals and changes in legislation, tax rules or market conditions, which could adversely impact timing and the ability to consummate or achieve the benefits of transactions involving the Company's Outdoor Americas business; other domestic and global economic, business, competitive and/or other regulatory factors affecting the Company's businesses generally; the impact of union activity, including possible strikes or work stoppages or the Company's inability to negotiate favorable terms for contract renewals; and other factors described in the Company's news releases and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including but not limited to the Company's most recent Form 10-K, Form 10-Qs and Form 8-Ks. The forward-looking statements included in this document are made only as of the date of this document, and under section 27A of the Securities Act and section 21E of the Exchange Act, we do not have any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.






CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
-------------------------------------

(Unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts)


Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended

December 31, December 31,

2013 2012 2013 2012
---- ---- ---- ----


Revenues $3,911 $3,698 $15,284 $14,089
-------- ------ ------ ------- -------


Operating income 793 726 3,259 2,983


Interest expense (95) (94) (376) (402)

Interest income 2 2 8 6

Net loss on early extinguishment of
debt - - - (32)

Other items, net 8 1 6 6
---------------- --- --- --- ---

Earnings from continuing operations
before income taxes 708 635 2,897 2,561


Provision for income taxes (234) (227) (978) (892)

Equity in loss of investee
companies, net of tax (9) (5) (46) (35)
--------------------------- --- --- --- ---

Net earnings from continuing operations 465 403 1,873 1,634


Net earnings (loss) from discontinued
operations, net of tax 5 (10) 6 (60)
--- --- --- ---

Net earnings $470 $393 $1,879 $1,574
------------ ---- ---- ------ ------


Basic net earnings (loss) per common
share:

Net earnings from continuing
operations $.78 $.64 $3.08 $2.55

Net earnings (loss) from
discontinued operations $.01 $(.02) $.01 $(.09)

Net earnings $.78 $.62 $3.09 $2.45


Diluted net earnings (loss) per common
share:

Net earnings from continuing
operations $.76 $.62 $3.00 $2.48

Net earnings (loss) from
discontinued operations $.01 $(.02) $.01 $(.09)

Net earnings $.76 $.60 $3.01 $2.39


Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding:

Basic 599 634 608 642

Diluted 615 650 624 659


Dividends per common share $.12 $.12 $.48 $.44
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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
---------------------------

(Unaudited; in millions)



At At

December 31,
2013 December 31, 2012
------------- -----------------


Assets


Cash and cash equivalents $397 $708

Receivables, net 3,415 3,137

Programming and other inventory 772 859

Prepaid expenses and other current assets 786 1,016
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Total current assets 5,370 5,720
-------------------- ----- -----

Property and equipment 5,023 4,988

Less
accumulated
depreciation
and
amortization 2,787 2,717
------------ ----- -----

Net property and equipment 2,236 2,271
-------------------------- ----- -----

Programming and other inventory 1,697 1,582

Goodwill 8,562 8,567

Intangible assets 6,430 6,515

Other assets 2,092 1,811
----- -----

Total Assets $26,387 $26,466
------------ ------- -------


Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity


Accounts payable $371 $386

Participants' share and royalties payable 1,008 953

Program rights 398 455

Commercial paper 475 -

Current portion of long-term debt 21 18

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 1,934 2,129
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Total current liabilities 4,207 3,941
------------------------- ----- -----

Long-term debt 5,940 5,904

Other liabilities 6,274 6,408

Total Stockholders' Equity 9,966 10,213
-------------------------- ----- ------

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $26,387 $26,466
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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
-------------------------------------

(Unaudited; in millions)



Twelve Months Ended

December 31,

2013 2012
---- ----


Operating Activities:

Net earnings $1,879 $1,574

Less: Net earnings (loss) from
discontinued operations 6 (60)
------------------------------ --- ---

Net earnings from continuing
operations 1,873 1,634

Adjustments to reconcile net
earnings from continuing operations

to net cash flow provided by
operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization 457 475

Impairment charges - 11

Stock-based compensation 229 153

Redemption of debt - (28)

Equity in loss of investee
companies, net of tax and
distributions 59 52

Change in assets and liabilities,
net of investing and financing
activities (574) (478)
---------------------------------- ---- ----

Net cash flow provided by operating
activities from continuing
operations 2,044 1,819
----------------------------------- ----- -----

Net cash flow used for operating
activities from discontinued
operations (171) (4)
-------------------------------- ---- ---

Net cash flow provided by operating
activities 1,873 1,815
----------------------------------- ----- -----

Investing Activities:

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (32) (146)

Capital expenditures (270) (254)

Investments in and advances to
investee companies (176) (91)

Proceeds from sale of investments 30 13

Proceeds from dispositions 193 49
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Net cash flow used for investing
activities from continuing
operations (255) (429)
-------------------------------- ---- ----

Net cash flow used for investing
activities from discontinued
operations (17) (22)
-------------------------------- --- ---

Net cash flow used for investing
activities (272) (451)
-------------------------------- ---- ----

Financing Activities:

Proceeds from short-term debt
borrowings, net 475 -

Proceeds from issuance of notes - 1,566

Repayment of notes and debentures - (1,583)

Payment of capital lease
obligations (17) (19)

Payment of contingent
consideration (30) (33)

Dividends (300) (276)

Purchase of Company common stock (2,185) (1,137)

Payment of payroll taxes in lieu
of issuing shares for stock-
based compensation (145) (105)

Proceeds from exercise of stock
options 146 168

Excess tax benefit from stock-
based compensation 148 103

Other financing activities (4) -
-------------------------- --- ---

Net cash flow used for financing
activities (1,912) (1,316)
-------------------------------- ------ ------

Net (decrease) increase in cash and
cash equivalents (311) 48

Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of year 708 660
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Cash and cash equivalents
at end of year $397 $708
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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(Unaudited; in millions)

Segment Operating Income (Loss) Before Depreciation and Amortization ("OIBDA") and Adjusted OIBDA

The Company presents Segment OIBDA as the primary measure of profit and loss for its operating segments in accordance with FASB guidance for segment reporting.

The following tables set forth the Company's OIBDA and Adjusted OIBDA for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. The Company defines OIBDA as net earnings (loss) adjusted to exclude the following line items presented in its Consolidated Statements of Operations: Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax; Equity in earnings (loss) of investee companies, net of tax; Provision for income taxes; Other items, net; Net loss on early extinguishment of debt; Interest income; Interest expense; and Depreciation and amortization. The Company defines "Adjusted OIBDA" as OIBDA excluding restructuring and impairment charges. For each individual operating segment, Adjusted OIBDA is also known as "Segment OIBDA".

The Company uses Adjusted OIBDA (or Segment OIBDA for each segment), as well as Adjusted OIBDA margin, to, among other things, evaluate the Company's operating performance, to value prospective acquisitions and as one of several components of incentive compensation targets for certain management personnel. These measures are among the primary measures used by management for planning and forecasting of future periods, and they are important indicators of the Company's operational strength and business performance because they provide a link between profitability and operating cash flow. The Company believes these measures are relevant and useful for investors because they allow investors to view performance in a manner similar to the method used by the Company's management, help improve investors' understanding of the Company's operating performance, and make it easier for investors to compare the Company's results with other companies that have different financing and capital structures or tax rates. In addition, these are among the primary measures used externally by the Company's investors, analysts and industry peers for purposes of valuation and for the comparison of the Company's operating performance to other companies in its industry.

Because Adjusted OIBDA is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"), it should not be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, net earnings (loss) as an indicator of operating performance. Adjusted OIBDA, as the Company calculates it, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. In addition, this measure does not necessarily represent funds available for discretionary use and is not necessarily a measure of the Company's ability to fund its cash needs. As Adjusted OIBDA excludes certain financial information that is included in net earnings (loss), the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, users of this financial information should consider the types of events and transactions which are excluded. The Company provides the following reconciliations of Adjusted OIBDA to operating income and net earnings (loss). In addition, the following tables also provide reconciliations of Segment OIBDA for each segment to such segment's operating income (loss).












CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)
(Unaudited; in millions)
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Three Months Ended December 31, 2013
------------------------------------

Adjusted Depreciation Restructuring Operating

OIBDA and Amortization Charges Income (Loss)
----- ---------------- ------- ------------

Entertainment $418 $(38) $(12) $368

Cable Networks 199 (5) (1) 193

Publishing 37 (1) (1) 35
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Content Group 654 (44) (14) 596

Local Broadcasting 263 (22) (5) 236

Outdoor Americas 120 (42) - 78
---------------- --- --- --- ---

Local Group 383 (64) (5) 314

Corporate (110) (6) (1) (117)
---- --- --- ----

Total $927 $(114) $(20) $793
----- ---- ----- ---- ----

Margin (a) 24% 20%
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Three Months Ended December 31, 2012
------------------------------------

Adjusted Depreciation Restructuring Operating

OIBDA and Amortization Charges Income (Loss)
----- ---------------- ------- ------------

Entertainment $328 $(41) $(7) $280

Cable Networks 185 (9) - 176

Publishing 31 (1) (3) 27
---------- --- --- --- ---

Content Group 544 (51) (10) 483

Local Broadcasting 325 (22) (8) 295

Outdoor Americas 94 (42) - 52
---------------- --- --- --- ---

Local Group 419 (64) (8) 347

Corporate (97) (6) (1) (104)
--- --- --- ----

Total $866 $(121) $(19) $726
----- ---- ----- ---- ----

Margin (a) 23% 20%
--------- --- ---




Three Months Ended December 31,

2013 2012
---- ----

Adjusted OIBDA $927 $866

Restructuring charges (20) (19)
--------------------- --- ---

Total OIBDA 907 847

Depreciation and amortization (114) (121)
----------------------------- ---- ----

Operating income 793 726

Interest expense (95) (94)

Interest income 2 2

Other items, net 8 1
---------------- --- ---

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes 708 635

Provision for income taxes (234) (227)

Equity in loss of investee companies, net of tax (9) (5)
------------------------------------------------ --- ---

Net earnings from continuing operations 465 403

Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 5 (10)
------------------------------------------------------------ --- ---

Net earnings $470 $393
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(a) Margin is defined as
Adjusted OIBDA or
operating income, as
applicable, divided by
revenues.







CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)

(Unaudited; in millions)
-----------------------


Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2013
-------------------------------------

Adjusted Depreciation Restructuring Operating

OIBDA and Amortization Charges Income (Loss)
----- ---------------- ------- ------------

Entertainment $1,758 $(153) $(12) $1,593

Cable Networks 898 (20) (1) 877

Publishing 113 (6) (1) 106
---------- --- --- --- ---

Content Group 2,769 (179) (14) 2,576

Local Broadcasting 898 (86) (5) 807

Outdoor Americas 411 (168) - 243
---------------- --- ---- --- ---

Local Group 1,309 (254) (5) 1,050

Corporate (342) (24) (1) (367)
---- --- --- ----

Total $3,736 $(457) $(20) $3,259
----- ------ ----- ---- ------

Margin (a) 24% 21%
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Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2012
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Adjusted Depreciation Restructuring Impairment Operating

OIBDA and Amortization Charges Charges Income (Loss)
----- ---------------- ------- ------- ------------

Entertainment $1,549 $(161) $(7) $ - $1,381

Cable Networks 811 (26) - - 785

Publishing 89 (6) (3) - 80
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Content Group 2,449 (193) (10) - 2,246

Local Broadcasting 957 (90) (8) (11) 848

Outdoor Americas 378 (169) - - 209
---------------- --- ---- --- --- ---

Local Group 1,335 (259) (8) (11) 1,057

Corporate (296) (23) (1) - (320)
---- --- --- --- ----

Total $3,488 $(475) $(19) $(11) $2,983
----- ------ ----- ---- ---- ------

Margin (a) 25% 21%
--------- --- ---




Twelve Months Ended December 31,

2013 2012
---- ----

Adjusted OIBDA $3,736 $3,488

Restructuring charges (20) (19)

Impairment charges - (11)
------------------ --- ---

Total OIBDA 3,716 3,458

Depreciation and amortization (457) (475)
----------------------------- ---- ----

Operating income 3,259 2,983

Interest expense (376) (402)

Interest income 8 6

Net loss on early extinguishment of debt - (32)

Other items, net 6 6
---------------- --- ---

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes 2,897 2,561

Provision for income taxes (978) (892)

Equity in loss of investee companies, net of tax (46) (35)
------------------------------------------------ --- ---

Net earnings from continuing operations 1,873 1,634

Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 6 (60)
------------------------------------------------------------ --- ---

Net earnings $1,879 $1,574
------------ ------ ------



(a) Margin is defined as
Adjusted OIBDA or
operating income, as
applicable, divided by
revenues.




CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)

(Unaudited; in millions)

Free Cash Flow

The Company defines free cash flow as its net cash flow provided by (used for) operating activities before operating cash flow from discontinued operations and less capital expenditures. The Company's calculation of free cash flow includes capital expenditures because investment in capital expenditures is a use of cash that is directly related to the Company's operations. The Company's net cash flow provided by (used for) operating activities is the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

Management believes free cash flow provides investors with an important perspective on the cash available to the Company to service debt, make strategic acquisitions and investments, maintain its capital assets, satisfy its tax obligations, and fund ongoing operations and working capital needs. As a result, free cash flow is a significant measure of the Company's ability to generate long-term value. It is useful for investors to know whether this ability is being enhanced or degraded as a result of the Company's operating performance. The Company believes the presentation of free cash flow is relevant and useful for investors because it allows investors to evaluate the cash generated from the Company's underlying operations in a manner similar to the method used by management. Free cash flow is one of several components of incentive compensation targets for certain management personnel. In addition, free cash flow is a primary measure used externally by the Company's investors, analysts and industry peers for purposes of valuation and comparison of the Company's operating performance to other companies in its industry.

As free cash flow is not a measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, free cash flow should not be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, either net cash flow provided by (used for) operating activities as a measure of liquidity or net earnings (loss) as a measure of operating performance. Free cash flow, as the Company calculates it, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. In addition, free cash flow as a measure of liquidity has certain limitations, does not necessarily represent funds available for discretionary use, and is not necessarily a measure of the Company's ability to fund its cash needs. When comparing free cash flow to net cash flow provided by (used for) operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, users of this financial information should consider the types of events and transactions that are not reflected in free cash flow.

The following table presents a reconciliation of the Company's net cash flow provided by operating activities to free cash flow.






Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended

December 31, December 31,

2013 2012 2013 2012
---- ---- ---- ----

Net cash flow
provided by
operating
activities $553 $335 $1,873 $1,815

Capital expenditures (130) (115) (270) (254)

Exclude operating cash flow
from discontinued
operations 41 21 (171) (4)
--- --- ---- ---

Free cash flow $382 $199 $1,774 $1,565
-------------- ---- ---- ------ ------


The following table presents a summary of the Company's cash flows:


Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended

December 31, December 31,

2013 2012 2013 2012
---- ---- ---- ----

Net cash flow
provided by
operating
activities $553 $335 $1,873 $1,815

Net cash flow
used for
investing
activities $(156) $(232) $(272) $(451)

Net cash flow
used for
financing
activities $(226) $(342) $(1,912) $(1,316)
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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)

(Unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts)

2013 and 2012 Adjusted Results
The following tables reconcile adjusted financial results to the reported results included in this earnings release. The Company believes that adjusting its financial results for the impact of these items is relevant and useful for investors because it allows investors to view performance in a manner similar to the method used by the Company's management, provides a clearer perspective on the current underlying performance of the Company, and adjusting each period's results on the same basis makes it easier to compare the Company's year-over-year results.







Three Months Ended December 31, 2013
------------------------------------

2013 Restructuring 2013

Reported Charges (a) Adjusted
-------- ----------- --------

Revenues $3,911 $ - $3,911

OIBDA 907 20 927
--- --- ---

OIBDA margin (b) 23% 24%
--------------- --- ---


Operating income 793 20 813

Interest expense (95) - (95)

Interest income 2 - 2

Other items, net 8 - 8
---------------- --- --- ---

Earnings from continuing operations
before income taxes 708 20 728

Provision for income taxes (234) (8) (242)
---- --- ----

Effective income tax rate 33% 33%
------------------------- --- ---


Equity in loss of investee companies,
net of tax (9) - (9)
--- --- ---

Net earnings from continuing
operations $465 $12 $477
----------------------------- ---- --- ----

Diluted EPS from continuing operations $.76 $.02 $.78

Diluted weighted average number of

common shares outstanding 615 615
------------------------- --- ---


Three Months Ended December 31, 2012
------------------------------------

2012 Restructuring 2012

Reported Charges (c) Adjusted
-------- ----------- --------

Revenues $3,698 $ - $3,698

OIBDA 847 19 866
--- --- ---

OIBDA margin (b) 23% 23%
--------------- --- ---


Operating income 726 19 745

Interest expense (94) - (94)

Interest income 2 - 2

Other items, net 1 - 1
---------------- --- --- ---

Earnings from continuing operations
before income taxes 635 19 654

Provision for income taxes (227) (8) (235)
---- --- ----

Effective income tax rate 36% 36%
------------------------- --- ---


Equity in loss of investee companies,
net of tax (5) - (5)
--- --- ---

Net earnings from continuing
operations $403 $11 $414
----------------------------- ---- --- ----

Diluted EPS from continuing operations $.62 $.02 $.64

Diluted weighted average number of

common shares outstanding 650 650
------------------------- --- ---



(a) Restructuring charges at
Entertainment, Cable Networks,
Publishing, Local Broadcasting and
Corporate primarily for the
reorganization and closure of
certain business operations.

(b) OIBDA margin is defined as OIBDA or
Adjusted OIBDA divided by
revenues.

(c) Restructuring charges at
Entertainment, Publishing, Local
Broadcasting and Corporate
primarily for the reorganization
of certain business operations and
early contract termination costs.














CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)
(Unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts)
-------------------------------------------------


Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2013
-------------------------------------

2013 Restructuring Impairment Extinguishment 2013

Reported Charges (a) Charges of Debt Adjusted
-------- ----------- ------- ------- --------

Revenues $15,284 $ - $ - $ - $15,284

OIBDA 3,716 20 - - 3,736


OIBDA margin (b) 24% 24%
--------------- --- ---


Operating income 3,259 20 - - 3,279

Interest expense (376) - - - (376)

Interest income 8 - - - 8

Other items, net 6 - - - 6
---------------- --- --- --- --- ---

Earnings from continuing operations
before income taxes 2,897 20 - - 2,917

Provision for income taxes (978) (8) - - (986)


Effective income tax rate 34% 34%
------------------------- --- ---


Equity in loss of investee companies,
net of tax (46) - - - (46)


Net earnings from continuing
operations $1,873 $12 $ - $ - $1,885
----------------------------- ------ --- --- --- --- --- ------

Diluted EPS from continuing operations $3.00 $.02 $ - $ - $3.02

Diluted weighted average number of

common shares outstanding 624 624
------------------------- --- ---



Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2012
-------------------------------------

2012 Restructuring Impairment Extinguishment 2012

Reported Charges (c) Charges (d) of Debt Adjusted
-------- ----------- ----------- ------- --------

Revenues $14,089 $ - $ - $ - $14,089

OIBDA 3,458 19 11 - 3,488


OIBDA margin (b) 25% 25%
--------------- --- ---


Operating income 2,983 19 11 - 3,013

Interest expense (402) - - - (402)

Interest income 6 - - - 6

Net loss on early extinguishment of
debt (32) - - 32 -

Other items, net 6 - - - 6
---------------- --- --- --- --- ---

Earnings from continuing operations
before income taxes 2,561 19 11 32 2,623

Provision for income taxes (892) (8) 3 (13) (910)


Effective income tax rate 35% 35%
------------------------- --- ---


Equity in loss of investee companies,
net of tax (35) - - - (35)


Net earnings from continuing
operations $1,634 $11 $14 $19 $1,678
----------------------------- ------ --- --- --- ------

Diluted EPS from continuing operations $2.48 $.02 $.02 $.03 $2.55

Diluted weighted average number of

common shares outstanding 659 659
------------------------- --- ---



(a) Restructuring charges at
Entertainment, Cable Networks,
Publishing, Local Broadcasting and
Corporate primarily for the
reorganization and closure of
certain business operations.

(b) OIBDA margin is defined as OIBDA or
Adjusted OIBDA divided by
revenues.

(c) Restructuring charges at
Entertainment, Publishing, Local
Broadcasting and Corporate
primarily for the reorganization
of certain business operations and
early contract termination costs.

(d) Reflects a noncash impairment
charge to reduce goodwill at Local
Broadcasting in connection with
radio station divestitures.
SOURCE CBS Corporation

CBS Corporation

CONTACT: Press: Gil Schwartz, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, (212) 975-2121, gdschwartz@cbs.com, or Dana McClintock, Executive Vice President of Communications, (212) 975-1077, dlmcclintock@cbs.com; or Investors: Adam Townsend, Executive Vice President, Investor Relations, (212) 975-5292, adam.townsend@cbs.com, or Jessica Kourakos, Vice President, Investor Relations, (212) 975-6106, jessica.kourakos@cbs.com

Web Site: http://www.cbscorporation.com


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