Discovery Communications Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results

SILVER SPRING, Md., July 31, 2017

Second Quarter Results

Second quarter revenues of $1,745 million increased 2% compared to the prior year, as 2% growth at U.S. Networks and 3% growth at International Networks were partially offset by a 4% decline at Education and Other.  Adjusted Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization ("OIBDA")⁽¹⁾ increased 2% to $717 million, as 4% growth at U.S. Networks was partially offset by a 4% decline at International Networks.  Excluding currency effects, second quarter total Company revenues and Adjusted OIBDA grew 3% and 2%, respectively.

Second quarter net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc. ("DCI Net Income") decreased 8% to $374 million, as improved operating results and lower restructuring charges were more than offset by currency-related transactional losses vs. gains in the prior year and increased losses from equity investees. Our solar investments again had a negative impact on net income for the second quarter but are still expected to have a positive impact on net income for the full year.  Diluted earnings per share⁽²⁾ decreased 3% to $0.64 due to lower DCI Net Income, partially offset by fewer shares outstanding.  Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share ("Adjusted EPS")⁽¹⁾, which excludes the impact of amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, decreased 4% to $0.68 for the second quarter 2017.  Second quarter Adjusted EPS excluding currency effects increased 9%.

Free cash flow⁽³⁾ decreased 48% to $157 million for the second quarter of 2017 as cash flow from operations decreased to $188 million while capital expenditures increased 11% to $31 million.  Second quarter cash flow from operations decreased primarily due to the timing of working capital.  Capital expenditures increased primarily due to timing and higher technology and infrastructure spending.  Second quarter free cash flow excluding the impact of currency effects decreased 37%.  For the last twelve months, free cash flow excluding currency was up 12% compared with the prior year comparable  twelve month period.