DreamWorks Animation Reports First Quarter 2014 Financial Results

DreamWorks Animation Reports First Quarter 2014 Financial Results

GLENDALE, Calif., April 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2014. For the quarter, the Company reported total revenue of $147.2 million, a net loss attributable to the Company of $42.9 million, or a loss of $0.51 per share.

The Company's first quarter 2014 results included an impairment charge of $57 million related to the performance of Mr. Peabody & Sherman in the worldwide theatrical market.

"The box office shortfall of Mr. Peabody & Sherman is evidence of the current challenges we face within our feature film segment, and restoring the strength in our core business is my number one priority today," said Jeffrey Katzenberg, Chief Executive Officer of DreamWorks Animation. "Our next film is How to Train Your Dragon 2 on June 13, 2014, and I am confident that its performance will put us back on-track to once again reach the levels of box office success that we've achieved historically."

The feature film segment contributed revenue of $110.1 million and a gross loss of $25.4 million to the first quarter.

Mr. Peabody & Sherman, which was released theatrically on March 7, 2014, has grossed $261 million at the worldwide box office to date. It contributed feature film revenue of $3.0 million to the first quarter and remains in an un-recouped position with the Company's main distributor.

Turbo contributed feature film revenue of $22.3 million to the first quarter, primarily from domestic pay television. The film reached an estimated 4.8 million home entertainment units sold worldwide through the end of the first quarter, net of actual and estimated future returns.

The Croods contributed feature film revenue of $41.7 million to the first quarter, primarily from domestic pay television and home entertainment. The film reached an estimated 7.1 million home entertainment units sold worldwide through the end of the first quarter, net of actual and estimated future returns.

Rise of the Guardians and Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted contributed feature film revenue of $3.4 million and $1.8 million to the first quarter, respectively, primarily from home entertainment. Rise of the Guardians reached an estimated 5.5 million and Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted reached an estimated 9.1 million home entertainment units sold worldwide through the end of the first quarter, net of actual and estimated future returns.

Library titles contributed feature film revenue of $37.9 million to the first quarter.

The Television segment contributed revenue of $17.9 million and gross profit of $5.8 million to the first quarter, primarily from Classic Media content and DreamWorks Dragons: Riders of Berk on Cartoon Network.

The Consumer Products segment contributed revenue of $12.1 million and gross profit of $6.0 million to the first quarter.

The segment consisting of all other items contributed revenue of $7.1 million and gross profit of approximately $200 thousand to the first quarter. As a part of the segment, AwesomenessTV contributed revenue of $4.1 million and a gross loss of $80 thousand to the first quarter.

Costs of revenue for the first quarter equaled $160.7 million. Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled $49.7 million, including $5.1 million of stock-based compensation expense.

The Company's income tax benefit for the first quarter was $22.5 million. The Company's combined effective tax rate, its actual tax rate coupled with the effect of a tax sharing agreement with a former stockholder, was approximately 35.5% for the first quarter.

Significant second quarter 2014 events include the theatrical release of How to Train Your Dragon 2 and the release of The Croods into international pay television markets.

Items related to the earnings press release for the first quarter of 2014 will be discussed in more detail on the Company's earnings conference call later today.

Conference Call Information
DreamWorks Animation will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at 4:30 p.m. (ET). Investors can access the call by dialing (800) 230-1085 in the U.S. and (612) 332-0107 internationally and identifying "DreamWorks Animation Earnings" to the operator. The call will also be available via live webcast at ir.dreamworksanimation.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available shortly after the call ends on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. To access the replay, dial (800) 475-6701 in the U.S. and (320) 365-3844 internationally and enter 323099 as the conference ID number. Both the earnings release and archived webcast will be available on the Company's website at ir.dreamworksanimation.com.

About DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment, including CG animated feature films, television specials and series and live entertainment properties, meant for audiences around the world. The Company has world-class creative talent, a strong and experienced management team and advanced filmmaking technology and techniques. DreamWorks Animation has been named one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE® Magazine for five consecutive years. In 2013, DreamWorks Animation ranks #12 on the list. All of DreamWorks Animation's feature films are produced in 3D. The Company has theatrically released a total of 28 animated feature films, including the franchise properties of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Puss In Boots, and The Croods.

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This document includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company's plans, prospects, strategies, proposals and our beliefs and expectations concerning performance of our current and future releases and anticipated talent, directors and storyline for our upcoming films and other projects, constitute forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the industry in which we operate and management's beliefs and assumptions. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions which are difficult to predict. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors, and other risks and uncertainties affecting the operation of the business of DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. These risks and uncertainties include: audience acceptance of our films, our dependence on the success of a limited number of releases each year, the increasing cost of producing and marketing feature films, piracy of motion pictures, the effect of rapid technological change or alternative forms of entertainment and our need to protect our proprietary technology and enhance or develop new technology. In addition, due to the uncertainties and risks involved in the development and production of animated feature projects, the release dates for the projects described in this document may be delayed. For a further list and description of such risks and uncertainties, see the reports filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and our most recent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. DreamWorks Animation is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.







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DREAMWORKS ANIMATION SKG, INC.


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS


(Unaudited)




Three Months
Ended

March 31,
---------

2014 2013
---- ----

(in thousands,
except per
share amounts)

Revenues $147,241 $134,648

Costs of revenues 160,689 85,521
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Gross (loss) profit (13,448) 49,127

Product development 540 963

Selling, general and
administrative expenses 49,679 42,789

Other operating income (1,672) -
------ ---

Operating (loss) income (61,995) 5,375


Non-operating income (expense):

Interest (expense) income,
net (1,773) 863

Other income, net 1,218 992

Decrease (increase) in income
tax benefit payable to
former stockholder 927 (698)
--- ----

(Loss) income before loss
from equity method investees
and income taxes (61,623) 6,532


Loss from equity method
investees 3,260 -
----- ---

(Loss) income before income
taxes (64,883) 6,532

(Benefit) provision for
income taxes (22,467) 418
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Net (loss) income (42,416) 6,114

Less: Net income attributable
to non-controlling
interests 520 537
--- ---

Net (loss) income
attributable to DreamWorks
Animation SKG, Inc. $(42,936) $5,577
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Net (loss) income per share of common stock
attributable to
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.

Basic net (loss) income per
share $(0.51) $0.07

Diluted net (loss) income per
share $(0.51) $0.07

Shares used in computing net (loss) income per
share

Basic 84,484 84,671

Diluted 84,484 85,265










DREAMWORKS ANIMATION SKG, INC.


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS


(Unaudited)




Three Months Ended

March 31,
---------

2014 2013
---- ----

(in thousands)

Operating activities

Net (loss) income $(42,416) $6,114

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

Amortization and
write-off of
film and other
inventory
costs(1) 145,412 60,042

Amortization of
intangible assets 3,154 1,686

Stock-based
compensation
expense 5,309 4,075

Amortization of
deferred
financing costs 242 -

Depreciation and
amortization 1,081 983

Revenue earned
against deferred
revenue and other
advances (16,188) (11,153)

Income related to
investment
contributions (1,672) -

Loss from equity
method investees 3,260 -

Deferred taxes,
net (22,314) 231

Changes in
operating assets
and liabilities: -

Trade accounts
receivable (19,091) 4,119

Receivables from
distributors 79,267 52,231

Film and other
inventory costs (122,837) (109,346)

Intangible assets - 1,015

Prepaid expenses
and other assets (4,870) (6,367)

Accounts payable
and accrued
liabilities (48,594) 6,590

Payable to former
stockholder 1,080 (25,700)

Income taxes
payable/
receivable, net (658) 2,521

Deferred revenue
and other
advances 27,348 54,641
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Net cash (used in)
provided by
operating
activities (12,487) 41,682
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Investing activities

Investments in
unconsolidated
entities (7,000) (500)

Purchases of
property, plant
and equipment (5,711) (8,088)

Net cash used in
investing
activities (12,711) (8,588)
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Financing activities

Proceeds from
stock option
exercises 261 -

Purchase of
treasury stock (1,278) (16,552)

Net cash used in
financing
activities (1,017) (16,552)
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Effect of exchange
rate changes on
cash and cash
equivalents 396 447
--- ---

(Decrease)
increase in cash
and cash
equivalents (25,819) 16,989

Cash and cash
equivalents at
beginning of
period 95,467 59,246
------ ------

Cash and cash
equivalents at
end of period $69,648 $76,235
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Non-cash investing activities:

Intellectual
property and
technology
licenses granted
in exchange for
equity interest $1,294 $ -

Services provided
in exchange for
equity interest 383 -

Total non-cash
investing
activities $1,677 $ -
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow
information:

Cash paid
(refunded) during
the period for
income taxes, net $503 $(2,278)
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Cash paid during
the period for
interest, net of
amounts
capitalized $7,515 $217
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(1) Included within this
amount is depreciation and
amortization, interest
expense and stock-based
compensation previously
capitalized to "Film and
other inventory costs."
During the three months
ended March 31, 2014 and
2013, these amounts totaled
$8,821 and $5,603,
respectively.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures



In connection with our issuance of high-yield notes in August 2013, we began to use Adjusted EBITDA to provide investors a measure of our ability to make our interest payments on the Notes. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income before provision for income taxes, loss from equity method investees, increase/decrease in income tax benefit payable to former stockholder, other income, net, interest income, net, other non-cash operating income, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, impairments and other charges and certain components of amortization of film and other inventory costs (refer to the reconciliation below). Although the indenture governing the notes does not include covenants based on Adjusted EBITDA, we believe that our investors and noteholders use Adjusted EBITDA as one indicator of our ability to comply with our debt covenants because Adjusted EBITDA is similar to the consolidated cash flow measure described in the indenture (refer to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 14, 2013). Although consolidated cash flow is not a financial covenant under the indenture, it is a measure that is used to determine our ability to make certain restricted payments and incur additional indebtedness in accordance with the terms of the indenture.

Adjusted EBITDA is not prepared in accordance with GAAP. We believe the use of this non-GAAP measure on a consolidated basis assists investors in comparing our ongoing operating performance between periods. Adjusted EBITDA provides a supplemental presentation of our operating performance and generally includes adjustments for unusual or non-operational activities. We may not determine Adjusted EBITDA in a manner consistent with the methodologies used by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA (a) does not represent our operating income or cash flows from operating activities as defined by GAAP; (b) does not include all of the adjustments used to compute consolidated cash flow for purposes of the covenants applicable to the Notes; (c) is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund our cash flow needs; and (d) should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating income, cash provided by operating activities or our other financial information as determined under GAAP. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an implication that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or nonrecurring items. We believe that net income is the most directly comparable GAAP measure to Adjusted EBITDA. Accordingly, the following table presents a reconciliation of net income (or loss) to Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands). In addition, as Adjusted EBITDA is also used as a liquidity measure, the following table presents a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to cash flow from (used in) operating activities (in thousands):









DREAMWORKS ANIMATION SKG, INC.


ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATIONS


(Unaudited)




Three Months Ended

March 31, 2014
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(in thousands)

Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA:


Net loss $(42,416)

Benefit for income taxes (22,467)

Loss from equity method
investees 3,260

Decrease in income tax benefit
payable to former stockholder (927)

Other income, net (1,218)

Interest expense, net 1,773
-----

Operating loss (61,995)

Income related to investment
contributions (1,672)

Amounts included in amortization
of film and other inventory
costs(1) 8,821

Film impairment 57,074

Depreciation and amortization(2) 4,235

Stock-based compensation expense 5,309
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Adjusted EBITDA $11,772
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Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Cash Used in Operating
Activities:


Adjusted EBITDA $11,772

Amortization and write-off of
film and other inventory
costs(3) 79,517

Revenue earned against deferred
revenue and other advances (16,188)

Other income, net 1,218

Interest expense, net (1,773)

Net refund from income taxes and
stockholder payable 1,498

Changes in certain operating
asset and liability accounts (88,531)
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Cash used in operating
activities $(12,487)
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(1) Amortization of film and
other inventory costs in any
period includes depreciation
and amortization, interest
expense and stock-based
compensation expense that
were capitalized as part of
film and other inventory
costs in the period that
those charges were incurred.
For purposes of Adjusted
EBITDA, we add back the
portion of amortization of
film and other inventory
costs that represents
amounts previously
capitalized as depreciation
and amortization, interest
expense and stock-based
compensation expense.


(2) Includes amortization of
intangible assets classified
within costs of revenues.


(3) Represents the remaining
portion of amortization and
write-off of film and other
inventory costs not already
included in Adjusted EBITDA
(refer to reconciliation of
net loss to Adjusted
EBITDA).


SOURCE DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.

DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.

CONTACT: Davin Lincoln, DreamWorks Animation Investor Relations, (818) 695-6472, davin.lincoln@dreamworks.com

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


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