Discovery Communications Reports Third Quarter 2015 Results, Increases Buyback Authorization By $2 Billion And Announces Resumption Of Share Repurchases Beginning In Fourth Quarter 2015

Discovery Communications Reports Third Quarter 2015 Results, Increases Buyback Authorization By $2 Billion And Announces Resumption Of Share Repurchases Beginning In Fourth Quarter 2015

SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Third Quarter 2015 Financial Highlights:


-- Revenues decreased 1% to $1,557 million (increased 8% excluding currency
effects)
-- Adjusted OIBDA decreased 9% to $576 million (decreased 1% excluding
currency effects)
-- Adjusted EPS increased 2% to $0.47 (increased 25% excluding currency
effects)
Discovery Communications, Inc. ("Discovery" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015.

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"Discovery's unique portfolio of assets and global brands drove yet another quarter of strong worldwide viewership and financial results," said David Zaslav, President and CEO of Discovery Communications. "Discovery is like no other media company, propelled by our unmatched global infrastructure, local leadership, efficient global content model and sturdy position in the U.S., and we are confident in our ability to drive near and long-term growth and shareholder value."

Third Quarter Results

Third quarter revenues of $1,557 million decreased 1% compared to the third quarter a year ago, as 8% growth at U.S. Networks was more than offset by a 9% decline at International Networks, primarily due to currency effects. Adjusted Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization((1)) ("OIBDA") decreased 9% to $576 million, as 4% growth at U.S. Networks was more than offset by a 21% decline at International Networks, primarily due to currency effects, and a small operating loss at Education and Other. Total Company revenues grew 8% and Adjusted OIBDA declined 1% excluding currency effects, as changes in foreign currency exchange rates reduced third quarter revenue and Adjusted OIBDA growth by 9% and 8%, respectively. Excluding currency effects and the impact of the Eurosport acquisition((2)), the SBS Radio disposition((3)), and the consolidation of Discovery Family, total Company revenues increased 7% and Adjusted OIBDA decreased 1%.

Third quarter net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc. was relatively flat at $279 million ($0.43 per diluted share)((4)) compared to $280 million ($0.41 per diluted share) for the third quarter a year ago, primarily due to a net loss from equity investees, mostly offset by lower income tax expense. Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share((5)) ("Adjusted EPS"), which excludes the impact of amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, was $0.47 in the third quarter of this year, up 2%, compared to $0.46 in the same period a year ago. Adjusted EPS increased 25% excluding currency effects, as changes in foreign currency exchange rates reduced third quarter Adjusted EPS by 23%. For the last twelve months, Adjusted EPS excluding currency effects was up 11% compared to the prior twelve month period.



(1) See the full definition of Adjusted
Operating Income Before Depreciation and
Amortization on page 5.

(2) The Company completed its acquisition of a
controlling stake in Eurosport
International on May 30, 2014 and its
acquisition of a controlling stake in
Eurosport France on March 31, 2015
(collectively, "Eurosport"). The Company
acquired full ownership of Eurosport on
October 1, 2015. See page 12 for a
reconciliation to results excluding
Eurosport.

(3) The Company completed its sale of SBS
Radio on June 30, 2015.

(4) All per share amounts are calculated using
Net Income Available to Discovery
Communications, Inc. Series A, B and C
common stockholders. See table on page 14
for the full schedule.

(5) See the full definition of Adjusted
Earnings Per Diluted Share on page 5.
Free cash flow decreased to $234 million for the third quarter, primarily due to the timing of changes in working capital and higher content spend. Free cash flow is defined as cash provided by operating activities less purchases of property and equipment.

SEGMENT RESULTS



(dollars in millions) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
-------------------------------- -------------------------------

2015 2014 Change 2015 2014 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------

Revenues:

U.S. Networks $781 $723 8% $2,344 $2,205 6%

International Networks 740 813 (9)% 2,276 2,273 - %

Education and Other 36 35 3% 130 117 11%

Corporate and Inter-Segment Eliminations - (3) (100)% (2) (6) (67)%
--- --- --- ---

Total Revenues $1,557 $1,568 (1)% $4,748 $4,589 3%
====== ====== ====== ======


Adjusted OIBDA:

U.S. Networks $443 $426 4% $1,364 $1,275 7%

International Networks 218 277 (21)% 699 795 (12)%

Education and Other (5) 3 NM (2) 15 NM

Corporate and Inter-Segment Eliminations (80) (72) 11% (237) (232) 2%
--- --- ---- ----

Total Adjusted OIBDA $576 $634 (9)% $1,824 $1,853 (2)%
==== ==== ====== ======
U.S. Networks



(dollars in millions) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
-------------------------------- -------------------------------

2015 2014 Change 2015 2014 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------

Revenues:

Distribution $357 $318 12% $1,076 $956 13%

Advertising 410 388 6% 1,232 1,207 2%

Other 14 17 (18)% 36 42 (14)%
--- --- --- ---

Total Revenues $781 $723 8% $2,344 $2,205 6%
==== ==== ====== ======

Adjusted OIBDA $443 $426 4% $1,364 $1,275 7%

Adjusted OIBDA Margin 57% 59% 58% 58%
U.S. Networks' revenues in the third quarter of 2015 increased 8% to $781 million, driven by 12% distribution growth and 6% advertising growth. The 12% distribution revenue growth was primarily driven by higher rates and the consolidation of Discovery Family. Advertising revenues increased 6% primarily due to higher pricing. Excluding the consolidation of Discovery Family, distribution revenues grew 7% and total revenues grew 4% over the prior year's third quarter.

Adjusted OIBDA increased 4% to $443 million. Excluding the consolidation of Discovery Family, Adjusted OIBDA was relatively flat, as revenue growth was offset by an 11% increase in operating expenses, mainly due to higher content amortization and marketing costs.

International Networks



(dollars in millions) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
-------------------------------- -------------------------------

2015 2014 Change 2015 2014 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------

Revenues:

Distribution $419 $430 (3)% $1,233 $1,141 8%

Advertising 289 337 (14)% 968 1,050 (8)%

Other 32 46 (30)% 75 82 (9)%
--- --- --- ---

Total Revenues $740 $813 (9)% $2,276 $2,273 - %
==== ==== ====== ======

Adjusted OIBDA $218 $277 (21)% $699 $795 (12)%

Adjusted OIBDA Margin 29% 34% 31% 35%
International Networks' revenues for the third quarter decreased 9% to $740 million and Adjusted OIBDA decreased 21% to $218 million. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates reduced third quarter international revenues and Adjusted OIBDA growth by 15% and 17%, respectively. Excluding currency effects and the impact of Eurosport and SBS Radio, total revenues were up 9%. Distribution revenues, excluding the impact of Eurosport and currency effects, grew 8% mainly from increased subscribers and rates in Latin America as well as increased subscribers in CEEMEA. Advertising revenues, excluding the impact of Eurosport, SBS Radio and currency, were up 12%, primarily due to higher volume and prices in Latin America and higher ratings, prices and volume in Southern Europe. Other revenues, excluding the impact of Eurosport, SBS Radio and currency, decreased $2 million, primarily due to lower program sales.

Excluding the impact of Eurosport, SBS Radio and currency, Adjusted OIBDA was up 4%, reflecting the 9% revenue growth partially offset by a 13% increase in operating expenses. The higher operating expenses were primarily due to increased content expenses and personnel costs.

Education and Other



(dollars in millions) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
-------------------------------- -------------------------------

2015 2014 Change 2015 2014 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------

Revenues $36 $35 3% $130 $117 11%

Adjusted OIBDA $(5) $3 NM $(2) $15 NM

Adjusted OIBDA Margin NM 9% NM 13%
Education and Other revenues for the third quarter increased by $1 million. Adjusted OIBDA decreased by $8 million compared to the third quarter of 2014 due to additional investments in education primarily related to digital textbooks, higher production costs associated with greater utilization of our in-house production companies, and higher personnel costs.

Corporate and Inter-Segment Eliminations

Adjusted OIBDA decreased by $8 million compared to the third quarter a year ago, primarily due to an increase in personnel costs.

STOCK REPURCHASE

On August 7, 2015, pursuant to the previously announced share repurchase agreement described below between the Company and Advance/Newhouse Programming Partnership ("ANPP"), the Company repurchased 0.8 million shares from ANPP at $62.12 per share, for a total of $52 million.

The Company has repurchased 101.6 million shares of Series C common stock and 2.8 million shares of its Series A common stock under its stock repurchase program to date at an aggregate purchase price of approximately $5.1 billion. In aggregate, including the 24.1 million preferred shares acquired from ANPP and from Advance Programming Holdings, LLC, the Company has repurchased 30% of its outstanding shares since buyback activity was authorized in 2010. Note that the aggregate share numbers have not been adjusted to reflect a stock dividend that was distributed in August 2014.

On October 8, 2015, the Company's Board of Directors approved a $2 billion increase to the existing stock repurchase program, taking the remaining authorization to $2.4 billion. The additional authorization will expire in October 2017. Under the stock repurchase program, management is authorized to purchase shares of common stock from time to time through open market purchases at prevailing prices or privately negotiated purchases or pursuant to one or more accelerated stock repurchase agreements or other derivative arrangements as permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements and subject to stock price, business and market conditions and other factors.

On May 22, 2014, the Company entered into a share repurchase agreement with ANPP to repurchase their shares of the Company's Series C convertible preferred stock, on a quarterly basis, in proportion to the company's repurchases under its stock repurchase program in a manner that is intended to maintain ANPP's current ownership percentage of the Company. This agreement was amended by letter agreement on August 25, 2014.

OTHER ITEMS

On October 1, 2015, the Company completed the previously announced acquisition of TF1's 49% noncontrolling interest in Eurosport, increasing its stake from 51% to 100% for EUR491 million. Concurrently, TF1 bought back Discovery's 20% interest in TV Breizh, Histoire, and Ushuaia TV for EUR15 million.

FULL YEAR 2015 OUTLOOK

For the full year ending December 31, 2015, Discovery expects total revenue excluding currency effects to grow in the 9-10% range, Adjusted OIBDA excluding currency effects to grow in the mid-single digit range and Adjusted EPS excluding currency to grow low double digits.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

Adjusted OIBDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS and Free Cash Flow

In addition to the results prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") provided in this release, the Company has presented Adjusted OIBDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS and free cash flow. The Company evaluates the operating performance of its segments based on financial measures such as revenues and Adjusted OIBDA. Adjusted OIBDA is defined as operating income excluding: (i) mark-to-market equity-based compensation, (ii) depreciation and amortization, (iii) amortization of deferred launch incentives, (iv) restructuring and other charges, (v) certain impairment charges, (vi) gains and losses on business and asset dispositions, and (vii) certain inter-segment eliminations related to production studios.

The Company uses Adjusted OIBDA to assess the operating results and performance of its segments, perform analytical comparisons, identify strategies to improve performance and allocate resources to each segment. The Company believes Adjusted OIBDA is relevant to investors because it allows them to analyze the operating performance of each segment using the same metric management uses. The Company excludes mark-to-market equity-based compensation, restructuring and other charges, certain impairment charges, and gains and losses on business and asset dispositions from the calculation of Adjusted OIBDA due to their volatility. The Company also excludes depreciation of fixed assets, amortization of intangible assets and deferred launch incentives, as these amounts do not represent cash payments in the current reporting period. Additionally, certain corporate expenses and inter-segment eliminations related to production studios are excluded from segment results to enable executive management to evaluate segment performance based upon the decisions of segment executives.

The Company defines Adjusted Net Income as net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc. stockholders excluding the impact of amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, and defines Adjusted EPS as earnings excluding the impact of amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets per diluted share. Note that given the change in conversion ratio for our preferred stock, the preferred shares are now only included in the diluted share count. The Company believes Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS are relevant to investors because these metrics allow them to evaluate the performance of the Company's operations exclusive of the non-cash amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets that impact the comparability of results from period to period.

The Company defines free cash flow as cash provided by operating activities less acquisitions of property and equipment. The Company uses free cash flow as it believes it is an important indicator for management and investors of the Company's liquidity, including its ability to reduce debt, make strategic investments and return capital to stockholders.

Adjusted OIBDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS and free cash flow are non-GAAP measures, and should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, operating income, net income, earnings per diluted share and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Please review the supplemental financial schedules beginning on page 10 for reconciliations to GAAP measures.

Conference Call Information

Discovery Communications, Inc. will host a conference call today at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss its third quarter results. To listen to the call, visit http://discoverycommunications.com or dial 1-800-901-5213 inside the U.S. and 1-617-786-2962 outside of the U.S., using the following passcode: DISCA.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties and on information available to the Company as of the date hereof. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied, due to risks and uncertainties associated with its business, which include the risk factors disclosed in its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 19, 2015. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company's expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future, and can be identified by forward-looking words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "should," "will" and "would" or similar words. Forward-looking statements in this release include, without limitation, statements regarding investing in our programming, strategic growth initiatives, plans for stock repurchases and the full year 2015 outlook. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.





DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts)


Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended

September 30,
-------------

2015 2014 2015 2014
---- ---- ---- ----

Revenues:

Distribution $776 $748 $2,309 $2,097

Advertising 699 725 2,200 2,258

Other 82 95 239 234
--- --- --- ---

Total revenues 1,557 1,568 4,748 4,589
----- ----- ----- -----

Costs and expenses:

Costs of revenues, excluding
depreciation and amortization 574 529 1,703 1,526

Selling, general and administrative 394 432 1,224 1,247

Depreciation and amortization 80 85 243 243

Restructuring and other charges 4 11 37 19

Gain on disposition - - (3) (31)
--- --- ---

Total costs and expenses 1,052 1,057 3,204 3,004
----- ----- ----- -----

Operating income 505 511 1,544 1,585

Interest expense (82) (83) (248) (247)

(Loss) income from equity investees,
net (10) 13 (2) 34

Other income (expense), net - 1 (78) 11
--- --- --- ---

Income before income taxes 413 442 1,216 1,383

Provision for income taxes (130) (155) (394) (481)
---- ---- ---- ----

Net income 283 287 822 902

Net income attributable to
noncontrolling interests - - - (2)

Net income attributable to redeemable
noncontrolling interests (4) (7) (7) (11)
--- --- ---

Net income available to Discovery
Communications, Inc. $279 $280 $815 $889
==== ==== ==== ====


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

Basic $0.43 $0.41 $1.25 $1.29

Diluted $0.43 $0.41 $1.24 $1.28


Weighted average shares outstanding
(1):

Basic 432 449 434 458

Diluted 653 682 658 693


(1) Diluted shares adjust for the potential dilution that would occur if common stock equivalents, including convertible preferred stock and equity-based awards, were converted into common stock or exercised.




DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited; in millions)


September 30,
2015 December 31, 2014
-------------- -----------------

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents $262 $367

Receivables, net 1,556 1,433

Content rights, net 341 329

Deferred income taxes 80 87

Income tax receivable 153 17

Prepaid expenses and other current assets 327 258
--- ---

Total current assets 2,719 2,491


Noncurrent content rights, net 2,067 1,973

Property and equipment, net 500 554

Goodwill 8,180 8,236

Intangible assets, net 1,772 1,971

Equity method investments 562 644

Other noncurrent assets 119 101
--- ---

Total assets $15,919 $15,970
======= =======


LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable $249 $225

Accrued liabilities 1,506 1,094

Deferred revenues 237 178

Current portion of debt 116 1,107
--- -----

Total current liabilities 2,108 2,604


Noncurrent portion of debt 6,941 6,002

Deferred income taxes 589 588

Other noncurrent liabilities 395 425
--- ---

Total liabilities 10,033 9,619


Redeemable noncontrolling interests 240 747


Equity:

Preferred stock 2 2

Common stock 5 5

Additional paid-in capital 6,935 6,917

Treasury stock, at cost (5,086) (4,763)

Retained earnings 4,297 3,809

Accumulated other comprehensive loss (508) (368)
---- ----

Total Discovery Communications, Inc.
stockholders' equity 5,645 5,602

Noncontrolling interests 1 2
--- ---

Total equity 5,646 5,604
----- -----

Total liabilities and equity $15,919 $15,970
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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited; in millions)


Nine Months Ended September 30,
-------------------------------

2015 2014
---- ----

Operating Activities

Net income $822 $902

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by
operating activities:

Equity-based compensation expense 16 66

Depreciation and amortization 243 243

Content amortization and impairment
expense 1,243 1,083

Gain on disposition (3) (31)

Remeasurement gain on previously held
equity interest (2) (29)

Equity in earnings of investee
companies, net of cash distributions 9 (15)

Deferred income taxes 4 (124)

Realized loss from derivative
instruments 11 -

Other, net 29 35

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of
business combinations:

Receivables, net (133) 3

Content rights, net (1,386) (1,269)

Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities (14) 92

Equity-based compensation liabilities (25) (81)

Income taxes receivable and prepaid
income taxes (136) 53

Other, net (26) (35)
--- ---

Cash provided by operating activities 652 893


Investing Activities

Purchases of property and equipment (76) (85)

Business acquisitions, net of cash
acquired (24) (369)

Payments for derivative instruments (11) -

Proceeds from disposition, net of cash
disposed 61 45

Distributions from equity method
investees 67 58

Investments in equity method investees,
net (26) (174)

Investments in cost method investments (16) (3)

Other investing activities, net (1) (1)
--- ---

Cash used in investing activities (26) (529)


Financing Activities

Commercial paper (repayments)
borrowings, net (140) 126

Borrowings under revolving credit
facility 222 585

Principal repayments of revolving
credit facility (179) (440)

Borrowings from debt, net of discount 936 415

Principal repayments of debt (849) -

Principal repayments of capital lease
obligations (22) (13)

Repurchases of stock (576) (1,067)

Cash distributions to redeemable
noncontrolling interests (38) (2)

Equity-based plan (payments) proceeds,
net (9) 39

Hedge of borrowings from debt
instruments (29) -

Other financing activities, net (15) (12)
--- ---

Cash used in financing activities (699) (369)


Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
and cash equivalents (32) (27)
--- ---


Net change in cash and cash equivalents (105) (32)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of
period 367 408
--- ---

Cash and cash equivalents, end of
period $262 $376
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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA

RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME BEFORE

DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION

(unaudited; in millions)



Three Months Ended September 30, 2015
-------------------------------------

Adjusted Depreciation Amortization Mark-to-Market Restructuring Gain on Inter-segment
of and Other Disposition Eliminations
Charges Operating

Operating and Deferred
Launch
Incentives Equity-Based Income

Income Before Amortization Compensation

Depreciation
and

Amortization
------------

U.S. Networks $443 $(7) $ - $ - $ - $ - $(3) $433

International Networks 218 (56) (4) - (3) - - 155

Education and Other (5) (2) - - (2) - 3 (6)

Corporate and Inter-Segment Eliminations (80) (15) - 17 1 - - (77)
--- --- --- --- --- --- ---

Total $576 $(80) $(4) $17 $(4) $ - $ - $505
==== ==== === === === === === === === ====




Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
-------------------------------------

Adjusted Amortization Mark-to-Market Restructuring Gain on Inter-segment
of and Other Disposition Eliminations
Charges Operating

Operating Depreciation Deferred
Launch
Incentives Equity-Based Income

Income Before and Compensation

Depreciation
and Amortization

Amortization
------------

U.S. Networks $426 $(4) $ - $ - $(4) $ - $ - $418

International Networks 277 (65) (4) - (7) - - 201

Education and Other 3 (2) - - - - - 1

Corporate and Inter-Segment
Eliminations (72) (14) - (23) - - - (109)
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- ----

Total $634 $(85) $(4) $(23) $(11) $ - $ - $511
==== ==== === ==== ==== === === === === ====




DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA

RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME BEFORE

DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION

(unaudited; in millions)



Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
------------------------------------

Adjusted Depreciation Amortization Mark-to-Market Restructuring Gain on Inter-segment
of and Other Disposition Eliminations
Charges Operating
Operating and Deferred
Launch
Incentives Equity-Based Income
Income Before Amortization Compensation
Depreciation
and
Amortization
------------

U.S. Networks $1,364 $(23) $ - $ - $(22) $ - $(5) $1,314

International Networks 699 (172) (12) - (13) 3 (2) 503

Education and Other (2) (5) - - (2) - 7 (2)

Corporate and Inter-Segment Eliminations (237) (43) - 9 - - - (271)
---- --- --- --- --- --- ---

Total $1,824 $(243) $(12) $9 $(37) $3 $ - $1,544
====== ===== ==== === ==== === === === ======







Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
------------------------------------

Adjusted Depreciation Amortization Mark-to-Market Restructuring Gain on Inter-segment
of and Other Disposition Eliminations
Charges Operating
Operating and Deferred
Launch
Incentives Equity-Based Income
Income Before Amortization Compensation
Depreciation
and
Amortization
------------

U.S. Networks $1,275 $(10) $ - $ - $(5) $31 $ - $1,291

International Networks 795 (185) (8) - (10) - - 592

Education and Other 15 (5) - - (2) - - 8

Corporate and Inter-Segment
Eliminations (232) (43) - (29) (2) - - (306)
---- --- --- --- --- --- ---

Total $1,853 $(243) $(8) $(29) $(19) $31 $ - $1,585
====== ===== === ==== ==== === === === ======




DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA

RECONCILIATION OF EUROSPORT(1)

(unaudited; amounts in millions)


Three months ended September 30,
--------------------------------

2015 2014
---- ----

International International International
Networks As Networks Networks
Reported Eurosport International Eurosport % Change
Ex-Eurosport
Ex-Eurosport Networks Ex-Eurosport

As Reported
---

Revenues:

Distribution $419 $96 $323 $430 $87 $343 (6)%

Advertising 289 27 $262 337 28 $309 (15)%

Other 32 21 $11 46 30 $16 (31)%
--- --- --- ---

Total Revenues $740 $144 $596 $813 $145 $668 (11)%
==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ====

Adjusted OIBDA $218 $9 $209 $277 $28 $249 (16)%


Three months ended September 30,
--------------------------------

2015 2014
---- ----

Total Eurosport Total Company Ex- Total Eurosport Total Company Ex-
Eurosport Eurosport % Change
Ex-Eurosport
Company As Company As
Reported Reported
----------- -----------

Revenues:

Distribution $776 $96 $680 $748 $87 $661 3%

Advertising 699 27 $672 725 28 $697 (4)%

Other 82 21 $61 95 30 $65 (6)%
--- --- --- ---

Total Revenues $1,557 $144 $1,413 $1,568 $145 $1,423 (1)%
====== ==== ====== ====== ==== ====== ===

Adjusted OIBDA $576 $9 $567 $634 $28 $606 (6)%



Nine months ended September 30,
-------------------------------

2015 2014
---- ----

International International International
Networks As Networks Networks
Reported Eurosport International Eurosport % Change
Ex-Eurosport Networks Ex-Eurosport Ex-Eurosport
As Reported
---

Revenues:

Distribution $1,233 $264 $969 $1,141 $116 $1,025 (5)%

Advertising 968 77 $891 1,050 46 $1,004 (11)%

Other 75 46 $29 82 38 $44 (34)%
--- --- --- ---

Total Revenues $2,276 $387 $1,889 $2,273 $200 $2,073 (9)%
====== ==== ====== ====== ==== ====== ===

Adjusted OIBDA $699 $24 $675 $795 $44 $751 (10)%


Nine months ended September 30,
-------------------------------

2015 2014
---- ----

Total Eurosport Total Company Ex- Total Eurosport Total Company Ex-
Eurosport Eurosport % Change
Ex-Eurosport
Company As Company As
Reported Reported
----------- -----------

Revenues:

Distribution $2,309 $264 $2,045 $2,097 $116 $1,981 3%

Advertising 2,200 77 $2,123 2,258 46 $2,212 (4)%

Other 239 46 $193 234 38 $196 (2)%


Total Revenues $4,748 $387 $4,361 $4,589 $200 $4,389 (1)%
====== ==== ====== ====== ==== ====== ===

Adjusted OIBDA $1,824 $24 $1,800 $1,853 $44 $1,809 - %


(1) For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, Eurosport consists of nine months of Eurosport International and six months of Eurosport France. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, Eurosport consists of three and four months, respectively, of Eurosport International. This reconciliation does not include the impact of the Discovery Family consolidation and the SBS Radio
sale, and does not take into account any other items, such as exchange rates. The results of operations for Eurosport do not reflect the synergies from increased pan-European market penetration, which are reflected in the Total Company excluding Eurosport and International Networks excluding Eurosport amounts.







DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA

SELECTED FINANCIAL DETAIL

(unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts)


SELECTED TOTAL COMPANY FINANCIAL METRICS - YEAR OVER YEAR GROWTH RATES REPORTED AND EXCLUDING FOREIGN CURRENCY IMPACT


Three Months Ended September 30,
--------------------------------

2015 2014 % Change % Change

(Reported) (ex-FX)
--------- ------

Revenues $1,557 $1,568 (1)% 8%


Adjusted OIBDA $576 $634 (9)% (1)%


Adjusted EPS $0.47 $0.46 2% 25%


Nine Months Ended September 30,
-------------------------------

2015 2014 % Change % Change
(Reported) (ex-FX)
--------- ------

Revenues $4,748 $4,589 3% 12%


Adjusted OIBDA $1,824 $1,853 (2)% 6%


Adjusted EPS $1.38 $1.42 (3)% 14%



SELECTED INTERNATIONAL NETWORKS FINANCIAL METRICS - YEAR OVER YEAR GROWTH RATES REPORTED AND EXCLUDING FOREIGN CURRENCY IMPACT


Three Months Ended September 30,
--------------------------------

2015 2014 % Change % Change

(Reported) (ex-FX)
--------- ------

Revenues $740 $813 (9) 6%


Adjusted OIBDA $218 $277 (21)% (4)%


Nine Months Ended September 30,
-------------------------------

2015 2014 % Change % Change
(Reported) (ex-FX)
--------- ------

Revenues $2,276 $2,273 - % 17%


Adjusted OIBDA $699 $795 (12)% 4%




DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA

SELECTED FINANCIAL DETAIL

(unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts)


EARNINGS PER SHARE


Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended

September 30,
-------------

2015 2014 2015 2014
---- ---- ---- ----

Numerator:

Net income $283 $287 $822 $902

Less:

Allocation of undistributed income to
Series A convertible preferred stock (61) (58) (176) (183)

Net income attributable to
noncontrolling interests - - - (2)

Net income attributable to redeemable
noncontrolling interests (4) (7) (7) (11)

Redeemable noncontrolling interest
adjustments to redemption value - - - (1)
--- --- --- ---

Net income available to Discovery
Communications, Inc. Series A, B and
C common and Series C convertible
preferred stockholders for basic net
income per share $218 $222 $639 $705
---- ---- ---- ----

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

Series A, B and C common stockholders 185 186 541 592

Series C convertible preferred
stockholders 33 36 98 113
--- --- --- ---

Total 218 222 639 705


Add:

Allocation of undistributed income to
Series A convertible preferred
stockholders 61 58 176 183

Net income available to Discovery
Communications, Inc. Series A, B and
C common stockholders for diluted
net income per share $279 $280 $815 $888
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Denominator:

Weighted average Series A, B and C
common shares outstanding -basic 432 449 434 458

Weighted average impact of assumed
preferred stock conversion 217 227 220 228

Weighted average dilutive effect of
equity-based awards 4 6 4 7
--- --- --- ---

Weighted average Series A, B and C
common shares outstanding -diluted 653 682 658 693
=== === === ===

Weighted average Series C convertible
preferred stock outstanding -basic
and diluted 38 43 39 44
=== === === ===


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

Series A, B and C common stockholders $0.43 $0.41 $1.25 $1.29

Series C convertible preferred
stockholders $0.86 $0.82 $2.50 $2.58


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

Series A, B and C common stockholders $0.43 $0.41 $1.24 $1.28

Series C convertible preferred
stockholders $0.86 $0.82 $2.48 $2.56




DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA

SELECTED FINANCIAL DETAIL

(unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts)


CALCULATION OF ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND ADJUSTED NET EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE


Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
-------------------------------- -------------------------------

2015 2014 Change 2015 2014 Change
---- ---- ------ ----

Net Income available to Discovery
Communications, Inc. Series A, B and
C common stockholders for diluted
net income per share $279 $280 $(1) $815 $888 $(73)

Amortization of acquisition-related
intangible assets, net of tax 27 33 (6) 86 93 (7)
--- --- --- ---

Adjusted Net Income $306 $313 $(7) $901 $981 $(80)
==== ==== === ==== ==== ====



Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
-------------------------------- -------------------------------

2015 2014 Change 2015 2014 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------

Diluted net income per share
available to Discovery
Communications, Inc. Series A, B and
C common stockholders $0.43 $0.41 $0.02 $1.24 $1.28 $(0.04)

Amortization of acquisition-related
intangible assets, net of tax 0.04 0.05 (0.01) 0.14 0.14 -

Adjusted earnings per diluted share $0.47 $0.46 $0.01 $1.38 $1.42 $(0.04)
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Last Twelve Months Ended September 30,
--------------------------------------

2015 2014 Change
---- ---- ------

Diluted earnings per share available
to Discovery Communications, Inc.
Series A, B and C common
stockholders $1.61 $1.69 $(0.08)

Amortization of acquisition-related
intangible assets, net of tax 0.18 0.18 -
---- ---- ---

Adjusted earnings per diluted share $1.79 $1.87 $(0.08)
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CALCULATION OF FREE CASH FLOW


Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
-------------------------------- -------------------------------

2015 2014 Change 2015 2014 Change
---- ---- ------ ---- ---- ------

Cash provided by $258 $420 $(162) $652 $893 $(241)

operating activities

Purchases of property (24) (27) 3 (76) (85) 9

and equipment


Free cash flow $234 $393 $(159) $576 $808 $(232)
==== ==== ===== ==== ==== =====




DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA

SELECTED FINANCIAL DETAIL

(unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts)




BORROWINGS

September 30,
2015
--------------

5.625% Senior Notes, semi-annual
interest, due August 2019 $500

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

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

2.375% Senior Notes, euro denominated,
annual interest, due March 2022 337

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

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

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

1.90% Senior Notes, euro denominated,
annual interest, due March 2027 674

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

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

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

Revolving credit facility 80

Capital lease obligations 145

Commercial paper 89

Total debt 7,125

Unamortized discount and debt issuance
costs (68)
---

Debt, net 7,057

Current portion of debt (116)
----

Noncurrent portion of debt $6,941
======




EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION

September 30, 2015
------------------

Total Units Outstanding Weighted Vested Units Outstanding Weighted

Long-Term (in millions) Average (in millions) Average

Incentive Plans Grant Price Grant Price
--------------- ----------- -----------

Stock Appreciation
Rights 10.4 $37.28 - -

Stock Options 16.1 22.95 10.9 $17.60

Performance-based
Restricted Stock
Units 4.2 35.09 1.3 26.74

Service-based
Restricted Stock
Units 2.0 34.61 0.1 23.06

Total Equity-based
Compensation Plans 32.7 $29.77 12.3 $18.61
==== ====




SHARE COUNT ROLL FORWARD Common Preferred Total
------------------------ ------ --------- -----

(Basic shares, in millions)

Total shares outstanding as
of December 31, 2014 439.2 112.1 551.3

Shares repurchased (10.3) (3.9) (14.2)

Shares issued - equity-based
compensation 1.4 - 1.4

Preferred stock dividend - -

Total shares outstanding as
of September 30, 2015 430.3 108.2 538.5
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CONTACT: Corporate Communications - Catherine Frymark, (240) 662-2934, catherine_frymark@discovery.com; Investor Relations - Jackie Burka, (212) 548-5642, jackie_burka@discovery.com

Web Site: http://discoverycommunications.com


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