UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 20152016
OR
oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ____________ to ____________
Commission File Number 001-09553
CBS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
04-2949533
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
  
51 W. 52nd Street, New York, New York
(Address of principal executive offices)
10019
(Zip Code)
(212) 975-4321
Registrant'sRegistrant’s telephone number, including area code
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x    No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x    No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large“large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer"” “accelerated filer” and "smaller“smaller reporting company"company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer x
 
Accelerated filer o
 
Non-accelerated filer o
 
Smaller reporting company o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o    No x
Number of shares of common stock outstanding at July 31, 2015:25, 2016:
Class A Common Stock, par value $.001 per share—37,826,904 37,726,904
Class B Common Stock, par value $.001 per share—444,408,370 406,874,849
 




CBS CORPORATION
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
  Page
  
   
 
   
 Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the
 Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 20152016 and June 30, 20142015
   
 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) for the
 Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 20152016 and June 30, 20142015
   
 Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) at June 30, 20152016
 and December 31, 20142015
   
 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the
 Six Months Ended June 30, 20152016 and June 30, 20142015
   
 
   
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
   
   
   
  
   
Item 1A.Risk Factors.
   
Item 5.Other Information.
   

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.Financial Statements.
CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,June 30, June 30,
2015 2014 2015 20142016 2015 2016 2015
Revenues$3,219
 $3,188
 $6,719
 $6,758
$3,287
 $3,219
 $7,136
 $6,719
Expenses: 
  
    
Costs and expenses: 
  
    
Operating1,907
 1,798
 4,049
 3,919
1,861
 1,907
 4,217
 4,049
Selling, general and administrative605
 589
 1,193
 1,176
630
 605
 1,247
 1,193
Restructuring charges (Note 11)55
 
 55
 
Depreciation and amortization66
 71
 134
 142
63
 66
 127
 134
Total expenses2,633
 2,458
 5,431
 5,237
Restructuring charges (Note 10)
 55
 
 55
Other operating items, net
 
 (9) (19)
Total costs and expenses2,554
 2,633
 5,582
 5,412
Operating income586
 730
 1,288
 1,521
733
 586
 1,554
 1,307
Interest expense(94) (94) (187) (187)(100) (94) (200) (187)
Interest income7
 3
 12
 6
8
 7
 15
 12
Other items, net4
 6
 
 11
(4) 4
 (7) (19)
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
and equity in loss of investee companies
503
 645
 1,113
 1,351
Earnings before income taxes and equity in loss of
investee companies
637
 503
 1,362
 1,113
Provision for income taxes(165) (217) (368) (451)(205) (165) (436) (368)
Equity in loss of investee companies, net of tax(6) (10) (19) (20)(9) (6) (30) (19)
Net earnings from continuing operations332
 418
 726
 880
Net earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax (Note 3)
 21
 
 27
Net earnings$332
 $439
 $726
 $907
$423
 $332
 $896
 $726
              
Basic net earnings per common share: 
  
    
Net earnings from continuing operations$.68

$.73

$1.47

$1.52
Net earnings from discontinued operations$

$.04

$

$.05
Net earnings$.68

$.77

$1.47

$1.57
Basic net earnings per common share$.94

$.68

$1.97

$1.47
              
Diluted net earnings per common share: 
  
    
Net earnings from continuing operations$.67

$.72

$1.45

$1.49
Net earnings from discontinued operations$

$.04

$

$.05
Net earnings$.67

$.76

$1.45

$1.54
Diluted net earnings per common share$.93

$.67

$1.95

$1.45
              
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: 
  
     
  
    
Basic490
 570
 494
 578
451
 490
 455
 494
Diluted495

581

500

590
455

495

459

500
              
Dividends per common share$.15
 $.12
 $.30
 $.24
$.15
 $.15
 $.30
 $.30
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited; in millions)
 Three Months Ended, Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 2015 2014 2015 2014
Net earnings$332
 $439
 $726
 $907
Other comprehensive income from continuing operations,
net of tax:
       
Cumulative translation adjustments2
 (1) (2) (7)
Amortization of net actuarial loss9
 7
 18
 14
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges
 
 1
 
Other comprehensive income from continuing operations, net of tax11
 6
 17
 7
Other comprehensive income from discontinued operations, net of tax
 14
 
 15
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax11
 20
 17
 22
Total comprehensive income$343

$459

$743

$929
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 2016 2015 2016 2015
Net earnings$423
 $332
 $896
 $726
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:       
Cumulative translation adjustments
 2
 1
 (1)
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost9
 9
 19
 18
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax9
 11
 20
 17
Total comprehensive income$432

$343

$916

$743
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts)
At AtAt At
June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015
ASSETS          
Current Assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents $320
 $428
  $176
 $323
 
Receivables, less allowances of $60 (2015) and $50 (2014) 3,124
 3,459
 
Programming and other inventory (Note 4) 1,156
 922
 
Deferred income tax assets, net 119
 104
 
Receivables, less allowances of $66 (2016) and $63 (2015) 3,243
 3,628
 
Programming and other inventory (Note 3) 1,224
 1,271
 
Prepaid income taxes 62
 161
  39
 101
 
Prepaid expenses 123
 129
  174
 175
 
Other current assets 328
 386
  240
 249
 
Total current assets 5,232
 5,589
  5,096
 5,747
 
Property and equipment 3,190
 3,164
  3,242
 3,243
 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 1,814
 1,731
  1,886
 1,838
 
Net property and equipment 1,376
 1,433
  1,356
 1,405
 
Programming and other inventory (Note 4) 1,805
 1,817
 
Programming and other inventory (Note 3) 2,069
 1,957
 
Goodwill 6,663
 6,698
  6,531
 6,481
 
Intangible assets 5,997
 6,008
  5,504
 5,514
 
Other assets 2,559
 2,488
  2,582
 2,661
 
Assets of discontinued operations 30
 39
 
Total Assets $23,662

$24,072
  $23,138

$23,765
 
          
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
 

 

  

 

 
Current Liabilities: 

 

  

 

 
Accounts payable $198
 $302
  $121
 $192
 
Accrued compensation 209
 333
  231
 315
 
Participants share and royalties payable
 975
 999
 
Participants’ share and royalties payable 1,007
 1,013
 
Program rights 406
 404
  322
 374
 
Deferred revenues 136
 206
  156
 295
 
Commercial paper (Note 6) 394
 616
 
Current portion of long-term debt (Note 6) 20
 20
 
Commercial paper (Note 5) 163
 
 
Current portion of long-term debt (Note 5) 23
 222
 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 1,093
 1,127
  1,064
 1,149
 
Current liabilities of discontinued operations 36
 26
 
Total current liabilities 3,467
 4,033
  3,087
 3,560
 
Long-term debt (Note 6) 7,686
 6,510
 
Long-term debt (Note 5) 8,223
 8,226
 
Pension and postretirement benefit obligations 1,515
 1,564
  1,545
 1,575
 
Deferred income tax liabilities, net 1,611
 1,530
  1,574
 1,509
 
Other liabilities 3,332
 3,347
  3,253
 3,260
 
Liabilities of discontinued operations (Note 3) 88
 118
 
Liabilities of discontinued operations 68
 72
 
 

 

  

 

 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10) 

 

 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9) 

 

 
 

 

  

 

 
Stockholders Equity:
 

 

  

 

 
Class A Common stock, par value $.001 per share; 375 shares authorized;
38 (2015 and 2014) shares issued
 
 
 
Class B Common stock, par value $.001 per share; 5,000 shares authorized;
825 (2015) and 818 (2014) shares issued
 1
 1
 
Class A Common Stock, par value $.001 per share; 375 shares authorized;
38 (2016 and 2015) shares issued
 
 
 
Class B Common Stock, par value $.001 per share; 5,000 shares authorized;
828 (2016) and 826 (2015) shares issued
 1
 1
 
Additional paid-in capital 44,090
 44,041
  43,964
 44,055
 
Accumulated deficit (21,205) (21,931)  (19,622) (20,518) 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Note 8) (718) (735) 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Note 7) (750) (770) 
 22,168
 21,376
  23,593
 22,768
 
Less treasury stock, at cost; 379 (2015) and 349 (2014) Class B shares 16,205
 14,406
 
Less treasury stock, at cost; 420 (2016) and 401 (2015) Class B shares 18,205
 17,205
 
Total Stockholders Equity
 5,963
 6,970
  5,388
 5,563
 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity
 $23,662
 $24,072
  $23,138
 $23,765
 
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited; in millions)
Six Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,June 30,
2015 20142016 2015
Operating Activities:      
Net earnings$726
 $907
$896
 $726
Less: Net earnings from discontinued operations
 27
Net earnings from continuing operations726

880
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings from continuing operations to net cash flow
provided by operating activities from continuing operations:





Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash flow provided by
operating activities from continuing operations:





Depreciation and amortization134

142
127

134
Stock-based compensation89

84
88

89
Equity in loss of investee companies, net of tax and distributions22

28
34

22
Change in assets and liabilities, net of investing and financing activities(90)
(541)108

(90)
Net cash flow provided by operating activities from continuing operations881

593
1,253

881
Net cash flow (used for) provided by operating activities from discontinued operations(18)
31
Net cash flow used for operating activities from discontinued operations(2)
(18)
Net cash flow provided by operating activities863

624
1,251

863
Investing Activities:









Acquisitions(51) (1)
Capital expenditures(46)
(69)(79)
(46)
Investments in and advances to investee companies(55)
(64)(43)
(55)
Proceeds from sale of investments
 3
Proceeds from dispositions59

5
27

59
Other investing activities3
 (1)4
 4
Net cash flow used for investing activities from continuing operations(39)
(126)(142)
(39)
Net cash flow used for investing activities from discontinued operations(3)
(23)

(3)
Net cash flow used for investing activities(42)
(149)(142)
(42)
Financing Activities:









Repayments of short-term debt borrowings, net(222)
(94)
Proceeds from issuance of notes, net1,178
 
Repayments of notes
 (99)
Proceeds from (repayments of) short-term debt borrowings, net163

(222)
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes
 1,178
Repayment of senior debentures(199) 
Payment of capital lease obligations(8)
(8)(8)
(8)
Dividends(155)
(145)(142)
(155)
Purchase of Company common stock(1,832)
(2,468)(1,033)
(1,832)
Payment of payroll taxes in lieu of issuing shares for stock-based compensation(95)
(145)(57)
(95)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options123

192
10

123
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation82

204
11

82
Net cash flow used for financing activities from continuing operations(929)
(2,563)
Net cash flow provided by financing activities from discontinued operations

2,175
Other financing activities(1) 
Net cash flow used for financing activities(929)
(388)(1,256)
(929)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(108)
87
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
(includes $29 (2014) of discontinued operations cash)
428

397
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
(includes $223 (2014) of discontinued operations cash)
$320

$484
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(147)
(108)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period323

428
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$176

$320
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information









Cash paid for interest from continuing operations$163
 $181
Cash paid for income taxes from continuing operations$125
 $212
Cash paid for interest$207
 $163
Cash paid for income taxes$296
 $125
See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Description of Business-CBS Corporation (together with its consolidated subsidiaries unless the context otherwise requires, the “Company” or “CBS Corp.”) is comprised of the following segments: Entertainment (CBS Television, comprised of the CBS Television Network, CBS Television Studios, CBS Studios International, and CBS Global Distribution Group;Television Distribution; CBS Interactive and CBS Films), Cable Networks (Showtime Networks, CBS Sports Network and Smithsonian Networks), Publishing (Simon & Schuster) and Local Broadcasting (CBS Television Stations and CBS Radio).

Discontinued Operations-OnIn connection with the Company’s previously announced plans to separate its radio business, a preliminary registration statement was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in July 16, 2014,2016 for the Company completedproposed initial public offering of the dispositioncommon stock of CBS Outdoor AmericasRadio Inc. (“Outdoor Americas”), which was previously a subsidiary of the Company and has been renamed OUTFRONT Media Inc. Outdoor Americas has been presented as a discontinued operation in the Company's consolidated financial statements (See Note 3).

Basis of Presentation-The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the more detailed financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company'sCompany’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.2015.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal and recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the periods presented. Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

Use of Estimates-The preparation of the Company’s financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Other Operating Items, Net-Other operating items, net for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 includes gains from the sales of businesses, and for 2016 also includes a multiyear, retroactive impact of a new operating tax.

Net Earnings per Common Share-Basic net earnings per share (“EPS”) is based upon net earnings divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS reflects the effect of the assumed exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and market-based performance share units (“PSUs”) only in the periods in which such effect would have been dilutive. Excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive, were 6 million stock options for both the three and six months endedJune 30, 2016 and 4 million stock options for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2 million stock options for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2014.2015.


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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

The table below presents a reconciliation of weighted average shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted EPS.
Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,June 30, June 30,
(in millions)2015 2014 2015 20142016 2015 2016 2015
Weighted average shares for basic EPS490
 570
 494
 578
451
 490
 455
 494
Dilutive effect of shares issuable under stock-based
compensation plans
5
 11
 6
 12
4
 5
 4
 6
Weighted average shares for diluted EPS495
 581
 500
 590
455
 495
 459
 500
Other Liabilities-Other liabilities consist primarily of the noncurrent portion of residual liabilities of previously disposed businesses, participants’ share and royalties payable, program rights obligations, deferred compensation and other employee benefit accruals.

Additional Paid-In Capital-For the six months ended June 30, 20152016 and 2014,2015, the Company recorded dividends of $150138 million and $139150 million, respectively, as a reduction to additional paid-in capital as the Company had an accumulated deficit balance.

Adoption of New Accounting Standards
Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an EntitySimplifying the Accounting for Measurement Period Adjustments
During the first quarter of 2015,2016, the Company adopted amended Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) guidance which changeseliminates the requirementsrequirement to retrospectively account for adjustments to provisional amounts recognized in a business combination when new information is obtained during the measurement period about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date. Under the amended guidance the acquirer is required to recognize such adjustments in the reporting discontinued operations and requires additional disclosures about discontinued operations and disposals of components of an entity that do not qualify for discontinued operations reporting. Under this guidance, only a disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity that represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a majorperiod in which the adjustment amounts are identified. Such adjustments also include the effect on earnings from any changes in depreciation, amortization, or other income effects resulting from the company’s operations and financial results should be reportedchange to provisional amounts, as if the change occurred at the acquisition date. The amendment also requires disclosure or separate presentation on the face of the income statement of the amount recorded in discontinued operations. The guidance also expandscurrent-period earnings by line item that would have been recorded in previous reporting periods if the definitionadjustment to the provisional amounts had been recognized as of a discontinued operation to include a business or nonprofit activity that, onthe acquisition meets the criteria to be classified as held for sale and disposals of equity method investmentsthat meet the definition of discontinued operations.date. The adoption of this guidance did not have an effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Recent Pronouncements

Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs
In April 2015, the FASB issued amended guidance which requires debt issuance costs to be presented on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by this amended guidance. This guidance, which is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted, is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items

In January 2015,During the first quarter of 2016, the Company adopted amended FASB issued amended guidance which eliminates the concept of extraordinary items. This guidance removes the requirement to assess whether an event or transaction is both unusual in nature and infrequent in occurrence and to separately present any such items on the statement of operations after income from continuing operations. Rather, such items will eitherare required to be presented as a separate component of income from

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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

continuing operations or disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. ThisThe adoption of this guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted provided that the guidance is applied from the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. Additionally, the Company is permitted to amend prior periods presented in the financial statements once the guidance is adopted.

Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern

In August 2014, the FASB issued guidance which requires management to evaluate, for each interim and annual reporting period, whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the financial statements are issued. If management identifies conditions or events that raise substantial doubt, disclosures are required in the financial statements, including any plans that will alleviate the substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. This guidance, which is effective for the first annual period ending after December 15, 2016, isdid not expected to have an impacteffect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period
In June 2014,During the first quarter of 2016, the Company adopted FASB issued guidance on the accounting for stock-based compensation when the terms of an award provide that a performance target that affects vesting could be achieved after the requisite service period. Under this guidance, such performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award. CompensationThe Company should begin recognizing compensation cost should be recognized in the


CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved, and should representfor the cumulative amount of compensation cost attributable to the period(s) for which the requisite service has already been rendered. The adoption of this guidance did not have an effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Recent Pronouncements
Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting
In March 2016, the FASB issued amended guidance which simplifies several aspects of the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions. Under this amended guidance, all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies will be recognized as income tax expense or benefit in the income statement in the period in which the awards vest or are exercised. In the statement of cash flows, excess tax benefits will be classified with other income tax cash flows in operating activities. The amended guidance also gives the option to make a policy election to account for forfeitures as they occur and increases the threshold for awards that are partially settled in cash to qualify for equity classification. The Company expects that the adoption of this guidance will introduce volatility into the Company’s income tax provision, which will be impacted by the timing of employee exercises and changes in the Company’s stock price. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted.

Leases
In February 2016, the FASB issued new guidance on the accounting for leases, which supersedes previous lease guidance. Under this guidance, for all leases with terms in excess of one year, including operating leases, the Company will be required to recognize on its balance sheet a lease liability and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. The new guidance retains a distinction between finance leases and operating leases and the classification criteria is substantially similar to previous guidance. Additionally, the recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee have not significantly changed. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its consolidated balance sheets. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted.

Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern
In August 2014, the FASB issued guidance which requires management to evaluate, for each interim and annual reporting period, whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the financial statements are issued. If management identifies conditions or events that raise substantial doubt, disclosures are required in the financial statements, including any plans that will alleviate the substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. This guidance, which is effective for interim andthe first annual periods beginningperiod ending after December 15, 2015,2016, is not expected to have a materialan impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Revenue from Contracts with Customers
In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance on the recognition of revenues which provides a single, comprehensive revenue recognition model for all contracts with customers and supersedes most existing revenue recognition guidance. The main principle under this guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue at the amount it expects to be entitled to in exchange for the transfer of goods or services to customers. The Company anticipates that this guidance will result in changes to its revenue recognition and is currently evaluatingassessing the impact of thisimpact. This guidance which is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016.
2) STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The following table summarizes the Company’s stock-based compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014.
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 2015 2014 2015 2014
RSUs and PSUs$35
 $35
 $73
 $69
Stock options and equivalents8
 9
 16
 15
Stock-based compensation expense, before income taxes43
 44
 89
 84
Related tax benefit(16) (17) (34) (33)
Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax benefit$27
 $27
 $55
 $51

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

2) STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The following table summarizes the Company’s stock-based compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015.
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 2016 2015 2016 2015
RSUs$37
 $35
 $73
 $73
Stock options8
 8
 15
 16
Stock-based compensation expense, before income taxes45
 43
 88
 89
Related tax benefit(17) (16) (34) (34)
Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax benefit$28
 $27
 $54
 $55
During the six months ended June 30, 20152016, the Company granted 3 million RSUs for CBS Corp. Class B Common Stock with a weighted average per unit grant-date fair value of $59.18.$47.24. RSUs granted during the first six months of 20152016 generally vest over a one- to four-year service period. Compensation expense for RSUs is determined based upon the market price of the shares underlying the awards on the date of grant. For certain RSU awards the number of shares an employee earns ranges from 0% to 120% of the target award, based on the outcome of established performance goals.conditions. Compensation expense is recorded based on the probable outcome of the performance conditions. During the six months ended June 30, 2015,2016, the Company also granted 2 million stock options with a weighted average exercise price of $59.60.$45.79. Stock options granted during the first six months of 20152016 vest over a four-year service period and expire eight years from the date of grant. Compensation expense for stock options is determined based on the grant date fair value of the award calculated using the Black-Scholes options-pricing model.

Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs at June 30, 20152016 was $271$276 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.62.5 years. Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock option awards at June 30, 20152016 was $66$58 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.82.5 years.

3) DISCONTINUED OPERATIONSPROGRAMMING AND OTHER INVENTORY
During 2014, the Company completed the disposition of Outdoor Americas. Outdoor Americas has been presented as a discontinued operation in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In connection with the Company’s plan to dispose of Outdoor Americas, in January 2014 Outdoor Americas borrowed $1.60 billion. On April 2, 2014, Outdoor Americas completed an IPO through which it sold 23.0 million shares, or approximately 19%, of its common stock for $28.00 per share. Proceeds from the IPO aggregated $615 million, net of underwriting discounts and commissions. The Company received $2.04 billion of the combined IPO and debt proceeds from Outdoor Americas. On July 16, 2014, the Company completed the disposition of its 81% ownership of Outdoor Americas common stock through a tax-free split-off through which the Company accepted 44.7 million shares of CBS Corp. Class B Common Stock from its stockholders in exchange for the 97.0 million shares, or approximately 81% of Outdoor Americas common stock that it owned.

The following table sets forth details of the net earnings from discontinued operations.

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended

June 30, 2014 June 30, 2014
Revenues from discontinued operations$334
 $622
Earnings from discontinued operations$40
 $54
Income tax provision(14) (22)
Net earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax26
 32
Less: Net earnings from discontinued operations attributable
to noncontrolling interest, net of tax
5
 5
Net earnings from discontinued operations attributable to CBS Corp.$21
 $27
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations of $88 million and $118 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, primarily include tax reserves related to previously disposed businesses and the carrying value of a guarantee liability associated with the Company’s disposition of its outdoor advertising business in Europe (“Outdoor Europe”) of approximately $28 million at both June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (See Note 10).
 At At
 June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015
Acquired program rights $1,490
   $1,533
 
Internally produced programming:       
Released 1,447
   1,261
 
In process and other 308
   392
 
Publishing, primarily finished goods 48
   42
 
Total programming and other inventory 3,293
   3,228
 
Less current portion 1,224
   1,271
 
Total noncurrent programming and other inventory $2,069
   $1,957
 


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

4) PROGRAMMING AND OTHER INVENTORY
 At At
 June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014
Program rights $1,632
   $1,471
 
Television programming:       
Released (including acquired libraries) 1,051
   983
 
In process and other 153
   179
 
Theatrical programming:       
Released 27
   23
 
In process and other 46
   36
 
Publishing, primarily finished goods 52
   47
 
Total programming and other inventory 2,961
   2,739
 
Less current portion 1,156
   922
 
Total noncurrent programming and other inventory $1,805
   $1,817
 

5) RELATED PARTIES
National Amusements, Inc. National Amusements, Inc. (“NAI”) is the controlling stockholder of CBS Corp. and Viacom Inc. Mr. Sumner M. Redstone, the controlling stockholder, chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer of NAI, is the Executive Chairman Emeritus of the Boardeach of Directors and founder of both CBS Corp. and Viacom Inc. In addition, Ms. Shari Redstone, Mr. Sumner M. Redstone’s daughter, is the president and a director of NAI and the vice chair of the Board of Directors of botheach of CBS Corp. and Viacom Inc. Mr. David R. Andelman is a director of CBS Corp. and serves as a director of NAI. Mr. Frederic V. Salerno is a director of CBS Corp. and serves as a director of Viacom Inc. At June 30, 20152016, NAI directly or indirectly owned approximately 79.6%79.5% of CBS Corp.’s voting Class A Common Stock, and owned approximately 8.1%8.8% of CBS Corp.’s Class A Common Stock and non-voting Class B Common Stock on a combined basis.

Viacom Inc. As part of its normal course of business, the Company licenses its television content, leases production facilities and sells advertising spots to various subsidiaries of Viacom Inc. Viacom Inc. also distributes certain of the Company’s television programs in the home entertainment market. The Company’s total revenues from these transactions were $54$31 million and $48$54 million for the three months ended June 30, 20152016 and 20142015, respectively, and $100$69 million and $83$100 million for the six months ended June 30, 20152016 and 2014,2015, respectively.

The Company places advertisements with and leases production facilities from various subsidiaries of Viacom Inc. The total amounts for these transactions were $5$4 million and $3$5 million for the three months ended June 30, 20152016 and 20142015, respectively, and $11 million and $8 million for both the six months ended June 30, 20152016 and 2014, respectively.2015.

The following table presents the amounts due from Viacom Inc. in the normal course of business as reflected on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Amounts due to Viacom Inc. were minimal at June 30, 20152016 and December 31, 20142015.
At AtAt At
June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015
Receivables $86
 $107
  $111
 $115
 
Other assets (Receivables, noncurrent) 76
 76
  34
 38
 
Total amounts due from Viacom Inc.
 $162
 $183
  $145
 $153
 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Other Related Parties. The Company has equity interests in two domestic television networks and several international joint ventures for television channels from which the Company earns revenues primarily by selling its television programming. Total revenues earned from sales to these joint ventures were $2324 million and $26$23 million for the three months ended June 30, 20152016 and 20142015, respectively, and $71$56 million and $63$71 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. At June 30, 2016 and 2014,December 31, 2015, total amounts due from these joint ventures were $41 million and $48 million, respectively.

The Company, through the normal course of business, is involved in transactions with other related parties that have not been material in any of the periods presented.


CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

6)5) BANK FINANCING AND DEBT
The following table sets forth the Company’s debt.

At AtAt At

June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015
Commercial paper
$394

$616


$163

$

Senior debt (1.95% - 7.875% due 2016 - 2045) (a)

7,615

6,433


8,167

8,365

Obligations under capital leases
91

97


79

83

Total debt
8,100

7,146


8,409

8,448

Less commercial paper
394

616


163



Less current portion of long-term debt
20

20


23

222

Total long-term debt, net of current portion
$7,686

$6,510


$8,223

$8,226

(a) At June 30, 20152016 and December 31, 2014,2015, the senior debt balances included (i) a net unamortized discount of $33$43 million and $21$45 million, respectively, (ii) unamortized deferred financing costs of $42 million and $44 million, respectively, and (ii)(iii) an increase in the carrying value of the debt relating to previously settled fair value hedges of $5$11 million and $14 million, respectively. At June 30, 2015, the senior debt balances also included an increase in the carrying value of the debt relating to outstanding fair value hedges of $3 million. Such amount was minimal at December 31, 2014. The face value of the Company’s senior debt was $7.64$8.24 billion and $6.44$8.44 billion at June 30, 20152016 and December 31, 2014,2015, respectively.

During July 2015,2016, the Company issued $800$700 million of 4.00%2.90% senior notes due 2026. During January 2015, the Company issued $600 million of 3.50% senior notes due 2025 and $600 million of 4.60% senior notes due 2045.2027. The Company is using the net proceeds from these issuancesthis issuance for general corporate purposes, including the repurchase of CBS Corp. Class B Common Stock and the repayment of short-term borrowings, including commercial paper.

At June 30, 2015,During January 2016, the Company classifiedrepaid its $200 million of debt maturing in January 2016 as long-term debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, reflecting its intent and ability to refinance this debt on a long-term basis.outstanding 7.625% senior debentures upon maturity.

Commercial Paper
TheAt June 30, 2016, the Company had $163 million of outstanding commercial paper borrowings under its $2.5$2.5 billion commercial paper program of $394 million at June 30, 2015 and $616 million at December 31, 2014 ata weighted average interest ratesrate of 0.47% and 0.46%, respectively0.72% and with maturities of less than forty-five45 days. The Company had no outstanding commercial paper borrowings at December 31, 2015.

Credit Facility
At During June 30, 2015,2016, the Company had a $2.5amended and restated its $2.5 billion revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”). The amended Credit Facility expires in June 2021 and contains provisions that are substantially similar to the previous Credit Facility, which expireswas due to expire in December 2019. The Credit Facility requires the Company to maintain a maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio of 4.5x at the end of each quarter as further described in the Credit Facility. At June 30, 20152016, the Company’s Consolidated Leverage Ratio was approximately 2.5x2.4x.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

The Consolidated Leverage Ratio is the ratio of the Company’s indebtedness from continuing operations, adjusted to exclude certain capital lease obligations, at the end of a quarter, to the Company’s Consolidated EBITDA for the trailing four consecutive quarters. Consolidated EBITDA is defined in the Credit Facility as operating income plus interest income and before depreciation, amortization and certain other noncash items.

The Credit Facility is used for general corporate purposes. At June 30, 20152016, the Company had no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility and the remaining availability under the Credit Facility, net of outstanding letters of credit, was $2.49 billion.


CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

7)6) PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
The components of net periodic cost for the Company’s pension and postretirement benefit plans were as follows:
Pension Benefits Postretirement BenefitsPension Benefits Postretirement Benefits
Three Months Ended June 30,2015 2014 2015 20142016 2015 2016 2015
Components of net periodic cost:              
Service cost$8
 $8
 $
 $
$7
 $8
 $
 $
Interest cost53
 59
 4
 6
53
 53
 5
 4
Expected return on plan assets(66) (66) 
 
(57) (66) 
 
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain) (a)
20
 16
 (5) (5)22
 20
 (6) (5)
Net periodic cost$15
 $17
 $(1) $1
$25
 $15
 $(1) $(1)
Pension Benefits Postretirement BenefitsPension Benefits Postretirement Benefits
Six Months Ended June 30,2015 2014 2015 20142016 2015 2016 2015
Components of net periodic cost:              
Service cost$16
 $16
 $
 $
$15
 $16
 $
 $
Interest cost105
 118
 9
 12
107
 105
 10
 9
Expected return on plan assets(131) (132) 
 
(114) (131) 
 
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain) (a)
40
 32
 (10) (10)43
 40
 (11) (10)
Net periodic cost$30
 $34
 $(1) $2
$51
 $30
 $(1) $(1)
(a) Reflects amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to net earnings.
8)7) STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
During the second quarter of 2015,2016, the Company repurchased 13.29.2 million shares of its Class B Common Stock under its share repurchase program for $799$500 million, at an average cost of $60.38$54.21 per share. During the six months ended June 30, 2015,2016, the Company repurchased 30.519.5 million shares of its Class B Common Stock for $1.80$1.00 billion, at an average cost of $59.07$51.27 per share, leaving $3.00$1.00 billion of authorization at June 30, 2015.2016.

During the second quarter of 2015,2016, the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.15 on its Class A and Class B Common Stock, resulting in total dividends of $75$69 million, payable on July 1, 2015.2016.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following tables summarize the changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
 
Cumulative
Translation
Adjustments
 
Net Actuarial
Gain (Loss)
and Prior
Service Cost
 Change in Fair Value of Cash Flow Hedges 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
At December 31, 2014$158
 $(892) $(1) $(735)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(2) 
 (1) (3)
Reclassifications to net earnings
 18
(a) 
2
(b) 
20
Net other comprehensive income (loss)(2) 18

1
 17
At June 30, 2015$156
 $(874)
$
 $(718)
 
Cumulative
Translation
Adjustments
 
Net Actuarial
Gain (Loss)
and Prior
Service Cost
 
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Loss
At December 31, 2015$152
 $(922)  $(770) 
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications1
 
  1
 
Reclassifications to net earnings
 19
(a) 
 19
 
Net other comprehensive income1
 19

 20
 
At June 30, 2016$153
 $(903)
 $(750) 
 Continuing Operations 
Discontinued
Operations
  
 
Cumulative
Translation
Adjustments
 Net Actuarial Gain (Loss) and Prior Service Cost Unrealized Gain on Securities Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
At December 31, 2013$166
 $(729) $3
 $15
 $(545)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(7) 
 
 15
 8
Reclassifications to net earnings
 14
(a) 

 
 14
Net other comprehensive
income (loss)
(7) 14
 
 15
 22
At June 30, 2014$159
 $(715) $3
 $30
 $(523)
 
Cumulative
Translation
Adjustments
 
Net Actuarial
Gain (Loss)
and Prior
Service Cost
 
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Loss
At December 31, 2014$157
 $(892)  $(735) 
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications(1) 
  (1) 
Reclassifications to net earnings
 18
(a) 
 18
 
Net other comprehensive income (loss)(1) 18
  17
 
At June 30, 2015$156
 $(874)  $(718) 
(a)Reflects amortization of net actuarial losses. See Note 7.
(b)Reflects loss recognized on designated foreign exchange contracts. See Note 12.6.

The net actuarial gain (loss) and prior service cost related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans included in other comprehensive income (loss) is net of a tax provision of $12$13 million and $8$12 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, and 2014, respectively.
9)8) INCOME TAXES
The provision for income taxes represents federal, state and local, and foreign income taxes on earnings from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in loss of investee companies.

The provision for income taxes was $165205 million for the three months ended June 30, 20152016 and $217$165 million for the three months ended June 30, 20142015, reflecting an effective income tax rate of 32.8%32.2% and 33.6%32.8%, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2015,2016, the provision for income taxes was $368$436 million compared to $451$368 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014,2015, reflecting an effective income tax rate of 33.1%32.0% and 33.4%33.1%, respectively.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

During the first quarter of 2015, the Company and the IRS settled the Company’s income tax audit for the years 2011 and 2012, which did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The IRS is expected to commence its examination of the years 2013 and 2014 during the fourth quarter of 2015. During the second quarter of 2015, the reserve for uncertain tax positions decreased by $14 million as a result of a payment in a foreign jurisdiction for a tax matter related to a previously disposed business that is accounted for as a discontinued operation. During the next six months, the Company expects an additional decrease to its reserve for uncertain tax positions of approximately $14 million, plus accrued interest, relating to this matter. The Company is currently contesting this matter with the taxing authority. In addition, various tax years are currently under examination by state and local and other foreign tax authorities. With respect to open tax years in all jurisdictions, the Company currently believes that it is reasonably possible that the reserve for uncertain tax positions will change within the next twelve months; however, as it is difficult to predict the final outcome of any particular tax matter, an estimate of any additional impact to the reserve for uncertain tax positions cannot currently be determined.
10)9) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Guarantees
During 2013, the Company completed the sale of Outdoor Europe. The Company continues to be the guarantor of certain of Outdoor Europe’s obligations, including franchise payment obligations under certain transit franchise agreements. Generally, the Company would be required to perform under the guarantees in the event of non-performance by the buyer. These agreements have varying terms, with the majority of the obligations guaranteed under these agreements expiring by September 2016. At June 30, 2015, the total franchise payment obligations under these agreements are estimated to be approximately $136 million, which will decrease on a monthly basis thereafter. The carrying value of the guarantee liability of approximately $28 million at both June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is included in ‘‘Liabilities of discontinued operations’’ on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The Company also has indemnification obligations with respect to letters of credit and surety bonds primarily used as security against non-performance in the normal course of business. At June 30, 2015,2016, the outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds approximated $196$110 million and were not recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

In the course of its business, the Company both provides and receives indemnities which are intended to allocate certain risks associated with business transactions. Similarly, the Company may remain contingently liable for various obligations of a business that has been divested in the event that a third party does not live up to its


CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

obligations under an indemnification obligation. The Company records a liability for its indemnification obligations and other contingent liabilities when probable and reasonably estimable.

Legal Matters
General. On an ongoing basis, the Company vigorously defends itself in numerous lawsuits and proceedings and responds to various investigations and inquiries from federal, state, local and international authorities (collectively, ‘‘litigation’’). Litigation may be brought against the Company without merit, is inherently uncertain and always difficult to predict. However, based on its understanding and evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances, the Company believes that the below-described legal matters and other litigation to which it is a party are not likely, in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows. Under the Separation Agreement between the Company and Viacom Inc., the Company and Viacom Inc. have agreed to defend and indemnify the other in certain litigation in which the Company and/or Viacom Inc. is named.

Claims Related to Former Businesses: Asbestos. The Company is a defendant in lawsuits claiming various personal injuries related to asbestos and other materials, which allegedly occurred principally as a result of exposure caused by various products manufactured by Westinghouse, a predecessor, generally prior to the early 1970s. Westinghouse was neither a producer nor a manufacturer of asbestos. The Company is typically named as

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

one of a large number of defendants in both state and federal cases. In the majority of asbestos lawsuits, the plaintiffs have not identified which of the Company’s products is the basis of a claim. Claims against the Company in which a product has been identified principally relate to exposures allegedly caused by asbestos-containing insulating material in turbines sold for power-generation, industrial and marine use.

Claims are frequently filed and/or settled in groups, which may make the amount and timing of settlements, and the number of pending claims, subject to significant fluctuation from period to period. The Company does not report as pending those claims on inactive, stayed, deferred or similar dockets which some jurisdictions have established for claimants who allege minimal or no impairment. As of June 30, 2015,2016, the Company had pending approximately 38,00034,790 asbestos claims, as compared with approximately 41,10036,030 as of December 31, 20142015 and 43,73038,000 as of June 30, 2014.2015. During the second quarter of 2015,2016, the Company received approximately 1,0201,190 new claims and closed or moved to an inactive docket approximately 3,1101,440 claims. The Company reports claims as closed when it becomes aware that a dismissal order has been entered by a court or when the Company has reached agreement with the claimants on the material terms of a settlement. Settlement costs depend on the seriousness of the injuries that form the basis of the claims, the quality of evidence supporting the claims and other factors. TheIn 2015, as the result of an insurance settlement, insurance recoveries exceeded the Company’s totalafter tax costs for settlement and defense of asbestos claims by approximately $5 million. In 2014, the years 2014 and 2013Company’s costs for settlement and defense of asbestos claims after insurance recoveries and net of tax benefitstaxes were approximately $11 million and $29 million, respectively.million. The Company’s costs for settlement and defense of asbestos claims may vary year to year and insurance proceeds are not always recovered in the same period as the insured portion of the expenses.

The Company believes that its reserves and insurance are adequate to cover its asbestos liabilities. This belief is based upon many factors and assumptions, including the number of outstanding claims, estimated average cost per claim, the breakdown of claims by disease type, historic claim filings, costs per claim of resolution and the filing of new claims. While the number of asbestos claims filed against the Company has trended down in the past five to ten years and has remained flat in recent years, it is difficult to predict future asbestos liabilities, as events and circumstances may occur including, among others, the number and types of claims and average cost to resolve such claims, which could affect the Company’s estimate of its asbestos liabilities.

Other. The Company from time to time receives claims from federal and state environmental regulatory agencies and other entities asserting that it is or may be liable for environmental cleanup costs and related damages


CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

principally relating to historical and predecessor operations of the Company. In addition, the Company from time to time receives personal injury claims including toxic tort and product liability claims (other than asbestos) arising from historical operations of the Company and its predecessors.
11)10) RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
During the second quarter ofyear ended December 31, 2015, in a continued effort to reduce its cost structure, the Company initiated restructuring plans across several of its businesses, primarily for the reorganization of certain business operations. As a result, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $55$81 million, reflecting $34$48 million of severance costs and $21$33 million of costs associated with exiting contractual obligations and other related costs.
During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $26 million reflecting $17 million of severance costs and $9 million of costs associated with exiting contractual obligations.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

As of June 30, 2015,2016, the cumulative settlements for the 2015 and 2014 restructuring charges were $2476 million, of which $1750 million was for severance costs and $726 million was for costs associated with contractual obligations. The Company expects to substantially utilize its restructuring reserves by the end of 2016.
Balance at 2015 2015 Balance atBalance at 2016 Balance at
December 31, 2014 Charges Settlements June 30, 2015December 31, 2015 Settlements June 30, 2016
Entertainment $6
 $12
 $(4) $14
  $19
 $(10) $9
 
Local Broadcasting 10
 43
 (11) 42
  34
 (12) 22
 
Corporate 2
 
 (1) 1
  1
 (1) 
 
Total $18
 $55
 $(16) $57
  $54
 $(23) $31
 
  2014 2014 Balance atBalance at 2015 2015 Balance at
  Charges Settlements December 31, 2014December 31, 2014 Charges Settlements December 31, 2015
Entertainment $8
 $(2) $6
  $6
 $26
 $(13) $19
 
Publishing 1
 (1) 
 
Local Broadcasting 14
 (4) 10
  10
 55
 (31) 34
 
Corporate 3
 (1) 2
  2
 
 (1) 1
 
Total 
 $26
 $(8) $18
  $18
 $81
 $(45) $54
 
12)11) FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Company’s carrying value of financial instruments approximates fair value, except for differences with respect to notes and debentures.debentures, which are not recorded at fair value. At June 30, 20152016 and December 31, 2014,2015, the carrying value of the Company’s senior debt was $7.62$8.17 billion and $6.43$8.37 billion, respectively, and the fair value, which is estimated based on quoted market prices for similar liabilities (Level 2) and includes accrued interest, was $7.96$9.18 billion and $7.15$8.78 billion, respectively.

The Company uses derivative financial instruments primarily to modify its exposure to market risks from fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. The Company does not use derivative instruments unless there is an underlying exposure and, therefore, the Company does not hold or enter into derivative financial instruments for speculative trading purposes.

Foreign Exchange Contracts

Foreign exchange forward contracts have principally been used to hedge projected cash flows, generally within the next twelve months, in currencies such as the British Pound, the Euro, the Canadian Dollar and the Australian Dollar.Dollar, generally for periods up to 24 months. The Company designates forward contracts used to hedge projected future production costscommitted and forecasted foreign currency transactions as cash flow hedges. Gains or losses on the effective portion of designated cash flow hedges are initially recorded in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and reclassified to the statement of operations when the


CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

hedged item is recognized. Additionally, the Company enters into non-designated forward contracts to hedge non-U.S. dollar denominated cash flows.

At June 30, 20152016 and December 31, 2014,2015, the notional amount of all foreign exchange contracts was $296$398 million and $152$291 million, respectively.


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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Interest Rate Swaps

All of the Company's long-term debt has been issued under fixed interest rate agreements. The Company has $600 million notional amount of fixed-to-floating rate swaps outstanding to hedge its $600 million of 2.30% senior notes due 2019. These interest rate swaps are designated as fair value hedges. The fair value of interest rate swaps is included within the carrying value of the debt attributable to the risk being hedged, and in other assets or other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Gains (losses) recognized on derivative financial instruments were as follows:

 Three Months Ended
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 

 June 30,
June 30, June 30, 

 2015
2014
Financial Statement Account2016 2015 2016 2015Financial Statement Account
Non-designated foreign exchange contracts $(7)
$(2)
Other items, net$15
 $(7) $9
 $6
Other items, net

 



        
Designated interest rate swaps(a) $3

$

Interest expense$
 $3
 $
 $5
Interest expense
(a) The gains during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 related to interest rate swaps that were settled during 2015.
  Six Months Ended  
  June 30,  
  2015 2014 Financial Statement Account
Foreign exchange contracts:      
Designated hedging instruments:      
Recognized in OCI $(1) $(1) Change in fair value of cash flow hedges
Reclassified from accumulated OCI $(2) $(1) Programming costs
       
Non-designated hedging instruments $6
 $(2) Other items, net
       
Designated interest rate swaps $5
 $
 Interest expense

The fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments was not material to the Consolidated Balance Sheets for any of the periods presented.
The following tables set forth the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 20152016 and December 31, 20142015. These assets and liabilities have been categorized according to the three-level fair value hierarchy established by the FASB, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. Level 1 is based on publicly quoted prices for the asset or liability in active markets. Level 2 is based on inputs that are observable other than quoted market prices in active markets, such as quoted prices for the asset or liability in inactive markets or quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities. Level 3 is based on unobservable inputs reflecting the Company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

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At June 30, 2016Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets:       
Foreign currency hedges$
 $19
 $
 $19
Total Assets$
 $19
 $
 $19
Liabilities:       
Deferred compensation$
 $317
 $
 $317
Foreign currency hedges
 4
 
 4
Total Liabilities$
 $321
 $
 $321
At December 31, 2015Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets:       
Foreign currency hedges$
 $13
 $
 $13
Total Assets$
 $13
 $
 $13
Liabilities:       
Deferred compensation$
 $312
 $
 $312
Total Liabilities$
 $312
 $
 $312

The fair value of foreign currency hedges is determined based on the present value of future cash flows using observable inputs including foreign currency exchange rates. The fair value of deferred compensation liabilities is determined based on the fair value of the investments elected by employees.


CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

At June 30, 2015Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets:       
Investments$77
 $
 $
 $77
Interest rate swaps
 3
 
 3
Foreign exchange contracts
 8
 
 8
Total Assets$77
 $11
 $
 $88
Liabilities:       
Deferred compensation$
 $314
 $
 $314
Foreign exchange contracts
 3
 
 3
Total Liabilities$
 $317
 $
 $317
At December 31, 2014Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets:       
Investments$80
 $
 $
 $80
Foreign exchange contracts
 6
 
 6
Total Assets$80
 $6
 $
 $86
Liabilities:       
Deferred compensation$
 $307
 $
 $307
Foreign exchange contracts
 2
 
 2
Total Liabilities$
 $309
 $
 $309
The fair value of investments is determined based on publicly quoted market prices in active markets. The fair value of interest rate swaps and foreign currency hedges is determined based on the present value of future cash flows using observable inputs including interest rates, yield curves and foreign currency exchange rates. The fair value of deferred compensation is determined based on the fair value of the investments elected by employees.

13)12) REPORTABLE SEGMENTS
The following tables set forth the Company’s financial performance by reportable segment. The Company’s operating segments, which are the same as its reportable segments, have been determined in accordance with the Company’s internal management structure, which is organized based upon products and services.

Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended Six Months Ended

June 30, June 30,June 30, June 30,

2015 2014
2015 20142016 2015
2016 2015
Revenues:





















Entertainment$1,785

$1,835

$4,046

$4,138
$1,947

$1,785

$4,534

$4,046
Cable Networks615

516

1,154

1,053
536

615

1,061

1,154
Publishing199

211

344

364
187

199

332

344
Local Broadcasting654

665

1,250

1,291
647

654

1,296

1,250
Corporate/Eliminations(34)
(39)
(75)
(88)(30)
(34)
(87)
(75)
Total Revenues$3,219

$3,188

$6,719

$6,758
$3,287

$3,219

$7,136

$6,719

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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Revenues generated between segments primarily reflect advertising sales and television license fees. These transactions are recorded at market value as if the sales were to third parties and are eliminated in consolidation.
Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,June 30, June 30,
2015 2014 2015 20142016 2015 2016 2015
Intercompany Revenues:              
Entertainment$34
 $39
 $74
 $85
$31
 $34
 $92
 $74
Local Broadcasting3
 5
 6
 8
3
 3
 6
 6
Total Intercompany Revenues$37
 $44
 $80
 $93
$34
 $37
 $98
 $80


CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

The Company presents operating income (loss) excluding restructuring charges, and impairment charges, and other operating items, net, if any, (“Segment Operating Income”) as the primary measure of profit and loss for its operating segments (“segment profit measure”) in accordance with FASB guidance for segment reporting. The Company began presenting Segment Operating Income as its segment profit measure in the first quarter of 2015 in order to align with the primary method the Company's management began using in 2015 to evaluate segment performance and to make decisions regarding the allocation of resources to its segments. The Company believes the presentation of Segment Operating Income is relevant and useful for investors because it allows investors to view segment performance in a manner similar to the primary method used by the Company’s management and enhances their ability to understand the Company’s operating performance.
Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,June 30, June 30,
2015 2014 2015 20142016 2015 2016 2015
Segment Operating Income (Loss):              
Entertainment$262
 $341
 $608
 $761
$351
 $262
 $800
 $608
Cable Networks220
 213
 471
 467
227
 220
 455
 471
Publishing25
 23
 37
 34
26
 25
 39
 37
Local Broadcasting198
 215
 359
 394
212
 198
 418
 359
Corporate(64) (62) (132) (135)(83) (64) (167) (132)
Total Segment Operating Income641
 730
 1,343
 1,521
733
 641
 1,545
 1,343
Restructuring charges(55) 
 (55) 

 (55) 
 (55)
Other operating items, net (a)

 
 9
 19
Operating income586

730

1,288

1,521
733

586

1,554

1,307
Interest expense(94) (94) (187) (187)(100) (94) (200) (187)
Interest income7
 3
 12
 6
8
 7
 15
 12
Other items, net4
 6
 
 11
(4) 4
 (7) (19)
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
and equity in loss of investee companies
503
 645
 1,113
 1,351
Earnings before income taxes and equity in loss of
investee companies
637
 503
 1,362
 1,113
Provision for income taxes(165) (217) (368) (451)(205) (165) (436) (368)
Equity in loss of investee companies, net of tax(6) (10) (19) (20)(9) (6) (30) (19)
Net earnings from continuing operations332
 418
 726
 880
Net earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
 21
 
 27
Net earnings$332
 $439
 $726
 $907
$423
 $332
 $896
 $726

(a) Other operating items, net includes gains from the sales of internet businesses in China for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, and for 2016, also includes a multiyear, retroactive impact of a new operating tax.
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 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 2016 2015 2016 2015
Depreciation and Amortization:       
Entertainment$30

$32

$60

$64
Cable Networks5

6

11

12
Publishing2

2

3

3
Local Broadcasting18

19

37

40
Corporate8

7

16

15
Total Depreciation and Amortization$63

$66

$127

$134


CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 2015 2014 2015 2014
Depreciation and Amortization:       
Entertainment$32

$35

$64

$72
Cable Networks6

6

12

11
Publishing2

1

3

3
Local Broadcasting19

23

40

44
Corporate7

6

15

12
Total Depreciation and Amortization$66

$71

$134

$142
Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,June 30, June 30,
2015 2014 2015 20142016 2015 2016 2015
Stock-based Compensation:              
Entertainment$16
 $15
 $32
 $29
$16
 $16
 $31
 $32
Cable Networks2
 3
 5
 5
3
 2
 6
 5
Publishing1
 1
 2
 2
1
 1
 2
 2
Local Broadcasting9
 8
 16
 15
6
 9
 13
 16
Corporate15
 17
 34
 33
19
 15
 36
 34
Total Stock-based Compensation$43
 $44
 $89
 $84
$45
 $43
 $88
 $89
Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,June 30, June 30,
2015 2014 2015 20142016 2015 2016 2015
Capital Expenditures:              
Entertainment$13

$20

$21

$37
$24

$13

$37

$21
Cable Networks2

3

3

5
2

2

4

3
Publishing2

1

2

1
3

2

6

2
Local Broadcasting11

12

18

20
10

11

21

18
Corporate1
 5
 2
 6
2
 1
 11
 2
Total Capital Expenditures$29
 $41
 $46
 $69
$41
 $29
 $79
 $46
At AtAt At
June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015
Assets:          
Entertainment $10,282
 $10,469
  $10,610
 $10,910
 
Cable Networks 2,260
 2,113
  2,410
 2,369
 
Publishing 937
 990
  828
 880
 
Local Broadcasting 9,520
 9,585
  8,992
 9,105
 
Corporate 633
 876
  274
 476
 
Discontinued operations 30
 39
  24
 25
 
Total Assets $23,662
 $24,072
  $23,138
 $23,765
 


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

14)13) CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CBS Operations Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. CBS Operations Inc. has fully and unconditionally guaranteed CBS Corp.’s senior debt securities. The following condensed consolidating financial statements present the results of operations, financial position and cash flows of CBS Corp., CBS Operations Inc., the direct and indirect Non-Guarantor Affiliates of CBS Corp. and CBS Operations Inc., and the eliminations necessary to arrive at the information for the Company on a consolidated basis.
Statement of OperationsStatement of Operations
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
CBS Corp. 
CBS
Operations
Inc.
 
Non-
Guarantor
Affiliates
 Eliminations 
CBS Corp.
Consolidated
CBS Corp. 
CBS
Operations
Inc.
 
Non-
Guarantor
Affiliates
 Eliminations 
CBS Corp.
Consolidated
Revenues$34
 $3
 $3,182
 $
 $3,219
$36
 $3
 $3,248
 $
 $3,287
Expenses:         
Costs and expenses:         
Operating14
 2
 1,891
 
 1,907
15
 2
 1,844
 
 1,861
Selling, general and administrative12
 55
 538
 
 605
21
 67
 542
 
 630
Restructuring charges
 
 55
 
 55
Depreciation and amortization2
 5
 59
 
 66
1
 6
 56
 
 63
Total expenses28
 62
 2,543
 
 2,633
Total costs and expenses37
 75
 2,442
 
 2,554
Operating income (loss)6
 (59) 639
 
 586
(1) (72) 806
 
 733
Interest (expense) income, net(118) (99) 130
 
 (87)(124) (106) 138
 
 (92)
Other items, net1
 (11) 14
 
 4
(1) 13
 (16) 
 (4)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings (loss) of investee companies(111) (169) 783
 
 503
(126) (165) 928
 
 637
Benefit (provision) for income taxes36
 55
 (256) 
 (165)40
 52
 (297) 
 (205)
Equity in earnings (loss) of investee companies,
net of tax
407
 149
 (6) (556) (6)509
 289
 (9) (798) (9)
Net earnings$332
 $35
 $521
 $(556) $332
$423
 $176
 $622
 $(798) $423
Total comprehensive income$343
 $34
 $542
 $(576) $343
$432
 $185
 $611
 $(796) $432

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Statement of OperationsStatement of Operations
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
CBS Corp. 
CBS
Operations
Inc.
 
Non-
Guarantor
Affiliates
 Eliminations 
CBS Corp.
Consolidated
CBS Corp. 
CBS
Operations
Inc.
 
Non-
Guarantor
Affiliates
 Eliminations 
CBS Corp.
Consolidated
Revenues$65
 $6
 $6,648
 $
 $6,719
$83
 $6
 $7,047
 $
 $7,136
Expenses:         
Cost and expenses:         
Operating30
 3
 4,016
 
 4,049
32
 3
 4,182
 
 4,217
Selling, general and administrative24
 116
 1,053
 
 1,193
42
 133
 1,072
 
 1,247
Restructuring charges
 
 55
 
 55
Depreciation and amortization3
 10
 121
 
 134
2
 11
 114
 
 127
Total expenses57
 129
 5,245
 
 5,431
Other operating items, net
 
 (9) 
 (9)
Total costs and expenses76
 147
 5,359
 
 5,582
Operating income (loss)8
 (123) 1,403
 
 1,288
7
 (141) 1,688
 
 1,554
Interest (expense) income, net(233) (197) 255
 
 (175)(248) (210) 273
 
 (185)
Other items, net(2) 3
 (8) 
 (7)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings (loss) of investee companies(225) (320) 1,658
 
 1,113
(243) (348) 1,953
 
 1,362
Benefit (provision) for income taxes73
 104
 (545) 
 (368)77
 111
 (624) 
 (436)
Equity in earnings (loss) of investee companies,
net of tax
878
 464
 (19) (1,342) (19)1,062
 549
 (30) (1,611) (30)
Net earnings$726
 $248
 $1,094
 $(1,342) $726
$896
 $312
 $1,299
 $(1,611) $896
Total comprehensive income$743
 $247
 $1,115
 $(1,362) $743
$916
 $325
 $1,290
 $(1,615) $916

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Statement of OperationsStatement of Operations
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2014For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
CBS Corp. 
CBS
Operations
Inc.
 
Non-
Guarantor
Affiliates
 Eliminations 
CBS Corp.
Consolidated
CBS Corp. 
CBS
Operations
Inc.
 
Non-
Guarantor
Affiliates
 Eliminations 
CBS Corp.
Consolidated
Revenues$35
 $3
 $3,150
 $
 $3,188
$34
 $3
 $3,182
 $
 $3,219
Expenses:         
Costs and expenses:         
Operating15
 2
 1,781
 
 1,798
14
 2
 1,891
 
 1,907
Selling, general and administrative17
 50
 522
 
 589
12
 55
 538
 
 605
Depreciation and amortization2
 3
 66
 
 71
2
 5
 59
 
 66
Total expenses34
 55
 2,369
 
 2,458
Restructuring charges
 
 55
 
 55
Total costs and expenses28
 62
 2,543
 
 2,633
Operating income (loss)1
 (52) 781
 
 730
6
 (59) 639
 
 586
Interest (expense) income, net(115) (95) 119
 
 (91)(118) (99) 130
 
 (87)
Other items, net1
 (2) 7
 
 6
1
 (11) 14
 
 4
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings (loss) of investee companies(113) (149) 907
 
 645
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings (loss) of investee companies(111) (169) 783
 
 503
Benefit (provision) for income taxes39
 51
 (307) 
 (217)36
 55
 (256) 
 (165)
Equity in earnings (loss) of investee companies,
net of tax
513
 292
 (10) (805) (10)407
 149
 (6) (556) (6)
Net earnings from continuing operations439
 194
 590
 (805) 418
Net earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
 
 21
 
 21
Net earnings$439
 $194
 $611
 $(805) $439
$332
 $35
 $521
 $(556) $332
Total comprehensive income$459
 $191
 $609
 $(800) $459
$343
 $34
 $542
 $(576) $343


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


Statement of OperationsStatement of Operations
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
CBS Corp. 
CBS
Operations
Inc.
 
Non-
Guarantor
Affiliates
 Eliminations 
CBS Corp.
Consolidated
CBS Corp. 
CBS
Operations
Inc.
 
Non-
Guarantor
Affiliates
 Eliminations 
CBS Corp.
Consolidated
Revenues$68
 $6
 $6,684
 $
 $6,758
$65
 $6
 $6,648
 $
 $6,719
Expenses:         
Costs and expenses:         
Operating31
 3
 3,885
 
 3,919
30
 3
 4,016
 
 4,049
Selling, general and administrative32
 114
 1,030
 
 1,176
24
 116
 1,053
 
 1,193
Depreciation and amortization3
 7
 132
 
 142
3
 10
 121
 
 134
Total expenses66
 124
 5,047
 
 5,237
Restructuring charges
 
 55
 
 55
Other operating items, net
 
 (19) 
 (19)
Total costs and expenses57
 129
 5,226
 
 5,412
Operating income (loss)2
 (118) 1,637
 
 1,521
8
 (123) 1,422
 
 1,307
Interest (expense) income, net(229) (188) 236
 
 (181)(233) (197) 255
 
 (175)
Other items, net1
 (2) 12
 
 11

 
 (19) 
 (19)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings (loss) of investee companies(226) (308) 1,885
 
 1,351
Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings (loss) of investee companies(225) (320) 1,658
 
 1,113
Benefit (provision) for income taxes77
 105
 (633) 
 (451)73
 104
 (545) 
 (368)
Equity in earnings (loss) of investee companies, net of tax1,056
 664
 (20) (1,720) (20)878
 464
 (19) (1,342) (19)
Net earnings from continuing operations907
 461
 1,232
 (1,720) 880
Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
 (1) 28
 
 27
Net earnings$907
 $460
 $1,260
 $(1,720) $907
$726
 $248
 $1,094
 $(1,342) $726
Total comprehensive income$929
 $456
 $1,255
 $(1,711) $929
$743
 $247
 $1,115
 $(1,362) $743


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


Balance SheetBalance Sheet
At June 30, 2015At June 30, 2016
CBS Corp. 
CBS
Operations
Inc.
 
Non-
Guarantor
Affiliates
 Eliminations 
CBS Corp.
Consolidated
CBS Corp. 
CBS
Operations
Inc.
 
Non-
Guarantor
Affiliates
 Eliminations 
CBS Corp.
Consolidated
Assets                  
Cash and cash equivalents$27
 $1
 $292
 $
 $320
$46
 $1
 $129
 $
 $176
Receivables, net24
 2
 3,098
 
 3,124
22
 2
 3,219
 
 3,243
Programming and other inventory3
 2
 1,151
 
 1,156
4
 3
 1,217
 
 1,224
Prepaid expenses and other current assets185
 32
 442
 (27) 632
91
 39
 350
 (27) 453
Total current assets239
 37
 4,983
 (27) 5,232
163
 45
 4,915
 (27) 5,096
Property and equipment51
 163
 2,976
 
 3,190
46
 183
 3,013
 
 3,242
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization25
 108
 1,681
 
 1,814
23
 129
 1,734
 
 1,886
Net property and equipment26
 55
 1,295
 
 1,376
23
 54
 1,279
 
 1,356
Programming and other inventory6
 7
 1,792
 
 1,805
5
 7
 2,057
 
 2,069
Goodwill98
 62
 6,503
 
 6,663
98
 62
 6,371
 
 6,531
Intangible assets
 
 5,997
 
 5,997

 
 5,504
 
 5,504
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries42,042
 12,149
 
 (54,191) 
43,808
 13,326
 
 (57,134) 
Other assets213
 12
 2,364
 
 2,589
161
 11
 2,410
 
 2,582
Intercompany
 2,450
 22,896
 (25,346) 

 2,000
 25,313
 (27,313) 
Total Assets$42,624
 $14,772
 $45,830
 $(79,564) $23,662
$44,258
 $15,505
 $47,849
 $(84,474) $23,138
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity                  
Accounts payable$2
 $19
 $177
 $
 $198
$1
 $3
 $117
 $
 $121
Participants’ share and royalties payable
 
 975
 
 975

 
 1,007
 
 1,007
Program rights4
 2
 400
 
 406
3
 4
 315
 
 322
Commercial paper394
 
 
 
 394
163
 
 
 
 163
Current portion of long-term debt4
 
 16
 
 20
7
 
 16
 
 23
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities403
 210
 888
 (27) 1,474
380
 222
 876
 (27) 1,451
Total current liabilities807
 231
 2,456
 (27) 3,467
554
 229
 2,331
 (27) 3,087
Long-term debt7,565
 
 121
 
 7,686
8,114
 
 109
 
 8,223
Other liabilities2,943
 245
 3,358
 
 6,546
2,889
 242
 3,309
 
 6,440
Intercompany25,346
 
 
 (25,346) 
27,313
 
 
 (27,313) 
Stockholders’ Equity:                  
Preferred stock
 
 126
 (126) 

 
 126
 (126) 
Common stock1
 123
 590
 (713) 1
1
 123
 590
 (713) 1
Additional paid-in capital44,090
 
 60,894
 (60,894) 44,090
43,964
 
 60,894
 (60,894) 43,964
Retained earnings (deficit)(21,205) 14,508
 (17,017) 2,509
 (21,205)(19,622) 15,225
 (14,782) (443) (19,622)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(718) (4) 102
 (98) (718)(750) 17
 72
 (89) (750)
22,168
 14,627
 44,695
 (59,322) 22,168
23,593
 15,365
 46,900
 (62,265) 23,593
Less treasury stock, at cost16,205
 331
 4,800
 (5,131) 16,205
18,205
 331
 4,800
 (5,131) 18,205
Total Stockholders’ Equity5,963
 14,296
 39,895
 (54,191) 5,963
5,388
 15,034
 42,100
 (57,134) 5,388
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity$42,624
 $14,772
 $45,830
 $(79,564) $23,662
$44,258
 $15,505
 $47,849
 $(84,474) $23,138

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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Balance SheetBalance Sheet
At December 31, 2014At December 31, 2015
CBS Corp. 
CBS
Operations
Inc.
 
Non-
Guarantor
Affiliates
 Eliminations 
CBS Corp.
Consolidated
CBS Corp. 
CBS
Operations
Inc.
 
Non-
Guarantor
Affiliates
 Eliminations 
CBS Corp.
Consolidated
Assets                  
Cash and cash equivalents$63
 $1
 $364
 $
 $428
$267
 $1
 $55
 $
 $323
Receivables, net29
 2
 3,428
 
 3,459
28
 2
 3,598
 
 3,628
Programming and other inventory4
 3
 915
 
 922
3
 3
 1,265
 
 1,271
Prepaid expenses and other current assets306
 27
 477
 (30) 780
192
 26
 337
 (30) 525
Total current assets402

33

5,184

(30)
5,589
490

32

5,255

(30)
5,747
Property and equipment41
 162
 2,961
 
 3,164
46
 180
 3,017
 
 3,243
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization15
 98
 1,618
 
 1,731
20
 118
 1,700
 
 1,838
Net property and equipment26

64

1,343


 1,433
26

62

1,317


 1,405
Programming and other inventory7
 8
 1,802
 
 1,817
6
 9
 1,942
 
 1,957
Goodwill98
 62
 6,538
 
 6,698
98
 62
 6,321
 
 6,481
Intangible assets
 
 6,008
 
 6,008

 
 5,514
 
 5,514
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries41,144
 11,685
 
 (52,829) 
42,744
 12,775
 
 (55,519) 
Other assets219
 17
 2,291
 
 2,527
163
 11
 2,487
 
 2,661
Intercompany
 2,726
 21,772
 (24,498) 

 2,248
 23,988
 (26,236) 
Total Assets$41,896

$14,595

$44,938

$(77,357) $24,072
$43,527

$15,199

$46,824

$(81,785) $23,765
Liabilities and Stockholders Equity
                  
Accounts payable$3
 $24
 $275
 $
 $302
$1
 $4
 $187
 $
 $192
Participants’ share and royalties payable
 
 999
 
 999

 
 1,013
 
 1,013
Program rights5
 3
 396
 
 404
4
 4
 366
 
 374
Commercial paper616
 
 
 
 616
Current portion of long-term debt4
 
 16
 
 20
206
 
 16
 
 222
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities388
 270
 1,064
 (30) 1,692
418
 230
 1,141
 (30) 1,759
Total current liabilities1,016

297

2,750

(30) 4,033
629

238

2,723

(30) 3,560
Long-term debt6,383
 
 127
 
 6,510
8,113
 
 113
 
 8,226
Other liabilities3,029
 249
 3,281
 
 6,559
2,986
 252
 3,178
 
 6,416
Intercompany24,498
 
 
 (24,498) 
26,236
 
 
 (26,236) 
Stockholders’ Equity:        

        

Preferred stock
 
 126
 (126) 

 
 126
 (126) 
Common stock1
 123
 590
 (713) 1
1
 123
 590
 (713) 1
Additional paid-in capital44,041
 
 60,894
 (60,894) 44,041
44,055
 
 60,894
 (60,894) 44,055
Retained earnings (deficit)(21,931) 14,260
 (18,111) 3,851
 (21,931)(20,518) 14,913
 (16,081) 1,168
 (20,518)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(735) (3) 81
 (78) (735)(770) 4
 81
 (85) (770)
21,376

14,380

43,580

(57,960) 21,376
22,768

15,040

45,610

(60,650) 22,768
Less treasury stock, at cost14,406
 331
 4,800
 (5,131) 14,406
17,205
 331
 4,800
 (5,131) 17,205
Total Stockholders’ Equity6,970
 14,049
 38,780
 (52,829) 6,970
5,563
 14,709
 40,810
 (55,519) 5,563
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity$41,896

$14,595

$44,938

$(77,357) $24,072
$43,527

$15,199

$46,824

$(81,785) $23,765

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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Statement of Cash FlowsStatement of Cash Flows
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
CBS Corp. 
CBS
Operations
Inc.
 
Non-
Guarantor
Affiliates
 Eliminations 
CBS Corp.
Consolidated
CBS Corp. 
CBS
Operations
Inc.
 
Non-
Guarantor
Affiliates
 Eliminations 
CBS Corp.
Consolidated
Net cash flow (used for) provided by operating activities$(301) $(150) $1,314
 $
 $863
$(476) $(116) $1,843
 $
 $1,251
Investing Activities:                  
Acquisitions
 
 (51) 
 (51)
Capital expenditures
 (2) (44) 
 (46)
 (11) (68) 
 (79)
Investments in and advances to investee companies
 
 (55) 
 (55)
 
 (43) 
 (43)
Proceeds from dispositions
 
 59
 
 59
(4) 
 31
 
 27
Other investing activities4
 
 (1) 
 3
4
 
 
 
 4
Net cash flow provided by (used for) investing activities from continuing operations4
 (2) (41) 
 (39)
Net cash flow used for investing activities from discontinued operations(3) 
 
 
 (3)
Net cash flow provided by (used for) investing activities1
 (2) (41) 
 (42)
Net cash flow used for investing activities
 (11) (131) 
 (142)
Financing Activities:                  
Repayments of short-term debt borrowings, net(222) 
 
 
 (222)
Proceeds from issuance of notes, net1,178
 
 
 
 1,178
Proceeds from short-term debt borrowings, net163
 
 
 
 163
Repayment of senior debentures(199) 
 
 
 (199)
Payment of capital lease obligations
 
 (8) 
 (8)
 
 (8) 
 (8)
Dividends(155) 
 
 
 (155)(142) 
 
 
 (142)
Purchase of Company common stock(1,832) 
 
 
 (1,832)(1,033) 
 
 
 (1,033)
Payment of payroll taxes in lieu of issuing
shares for stock-based compensation
(95) 
 
 
 (95)(57) 
 
 
 (57)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options123
 
 
 
 123
10
 
 
 
 10
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation82
 
 
 
 82
11
 
 
 
 11
Other financing activities(1) 
 
 
 (1)
Increase (decrease) in intercompany payables1,185
 152
 (1,337) 
 
1,503
 127
 (1,630) 
 
Net cash flow provided by (used for) financing activities264
 152
 (1,345) 
 (929)255
 127
 (1,638) 
 (1,256)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(36) 
 (72) 
 (108)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(221) 
 74
 
 (147)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period63
 1
 364
 
 428
267
 1
 55
 
 323
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$27
 $1
 $292
 $
 $320
$46
 $1
 $129
 $
 $176

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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Statement of Cash FlowsStatement of Cash Flows
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
CBS Corp. 
CBS
Operations
Inc.
 
Non-
Guarantor
Affiliates
 Eliminations 
CBS Corp.
Consolidated
CBS Corp. 
CBS
Operations
Inc.
 
Non-
Guarantor
Affiliates
 Eliminations 
CBS Corp.
Consolidated
Net cash flow (used for) provided by operating activities$(334) $(166) $1,124
 $
 $624
$(301) $(150) $1,314
 $
 $863
Investing Activities:        

        

Acquisitions
 
 (1) 
 (1)
Capital expenditures
 (6) (63) 
 (69)
 (2) (44) 
 (46)
Investments in and advances to investee companies
 
 (64) 
 (64)
 
 (55) 
 (55)
Proceeds from sale of investments1
 1
 1
 
 3
Proceeds from dispositions
 
 5
 
 5

 
 59
 
 59
Other investing activities
 
 (1) 
 (1)4
 
 
 
 4
Net cash flow provided by (used for) investing activities from continuing operations1

(5)
(122)

 (126)4

(2)
(41)

 (39)
Net cash flow used for investing activities from discontinued operations
 
 (23) 
 (23)(3) 
 
 
 (3)
Net cash flow provided by (used for) investing activities1

(5)
(145)

 (149)1

(2)
(41)

 (42)
Financing Activities:        

        

Repayments of short-term debt borrowings, net(94) 
 
 
 (94)(222) 
 
 
 (222)
Repayment of notes(99) 
 
 
 (99)
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes1,178
 
 
 
 1,178
Payment of capital lease obligations
 
 (8) 
 (8)
 
 (8) 
 (8)
Dividends(145) 
 
 
 (145)(155) 
 
 
 (155)
Purchase of Company common stock(2,468) 
 
 
 (2,468)(1,832) 
 
 
 (1,832)
Payment of payroll taxes in lieu of issuing shares
for stock-based compensation
(145) 
 
 
 (145)(95) 
 
 
 (95)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options192
 
 
 
 192
123
 
 
 
 123
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation204
 
 
 
 204
82
 
 
 
 82
Increase (decrease) in intercompany payables2,852
 171
 (3,023) 
 
1,185
 152
 (1,337) 
 
Net cash flow provided by (used for) financing activities from continuing operations297
 171
 (3,031) 
 (2,563)
Net cash flow provided by financing activities from discontinued operations
 
 2,175
 
 2,175
Net cash flow provided by (used for) financing activities297

171

(856)

 (388)264
 152
 (1,345) 
 (929)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(36)


123


 87
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
(includes $29 of discontinued operations cash)
80
 1
 316
 
 397
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
(includes $223 of discontinued operations cash)
$44

$1

$439

$
 $484
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(36)


(72)

 (108)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period63
 1
 364
 
 428
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$27

$1

$292

$
 $320

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Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 (Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Management’s discussion and analysis of the results of operations and financial condition of CBS Corporation (the “Company” or “CBS Corp.”) should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes in the Company’s Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014.2015.

Overview

Business overview and strategy
The Company operates businesses which span the media and entertainment industries, including the CBS Television Network, cable networks, content production and distribution, television and radio stations, Internet-basedinternet-based businesses, and consumer publishing. The Company��sCompany’s principal strategy is to create and acquire premium content that is widely accepted by audiences and generate both advertising and non-advertising revenues from itsthe distribution of this content on multiple media platforms and to various geographic locations. The Company is increasingcontinues to increase its investment in both Company-owned and acquired premium content to enhance its opportunities for revenue growth, which include exhibiting the Company'sCompany’s content on digital and other platforms through licensing and subscription services, including the Company’s owned digital streaming services; expanding the distribution of its content internationally; and securing compensation from multichannel video programming distributors (“MVPDs”) and television stations affiliated with the CBS Television Network.Network; and further monetizing delayed viewing. The Company believes that its increased investment in premium content will also seeksenable it to grow its advertising revenues by monetizing all content viewership asstay ahead of changes in the media and entertainment industry, measurements evolveincluding new distribution platforms and changes in programming packages offered to reflect viewers' changing habits. The Company’s continued ability to capitalize on these and other emerging opportunities will provide itconsumers.

In connection with incremental advertising and non-advertising revenues and serves to diversify the Company’s previously announced plans to separate its radio business, model.a preliminary registration statement was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘SEC’’) in July 2016 for the proposed initial public offering of the common stock of CBS Radio Inc.

RevenuesOperational highlights - Three Months Ended June 30, 2016 versusThree Months Ended June 30, 2015
Consolidated results of operations    Increase/(Decrease) 
Three Months Ended June 30,2016
2015 $ % 
Revenues$3,287
 $3,219
 $68
 2% 
Operating income$733
 $586
 $147
 25% 
Adjusted operating income (a)
$733
 $641
 $92
 14% 
Net earnings$423
 $332
 $91
 27% 
Adjusted net earnings (a)
$423
 $365
 $58
 16% 
Diluted EPS$.93
 $.67
 $.26
 39% 
Adjusted diluted EPS (a)
$.93
 $.74
 $.19
 26% 
(a) See pages 31-32 for reconciliations of $3.22 billion foradjusted results to the most directly comparable financial measures in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”).

For the three months ended June 30, 2015, increased 1%, compared with $3.19 billion for2016, the same prior-year period, reflecting 28% higher affiliate and subscription fees, principally from Showtime Networks' distribution of a pay-per-view boxing event as well as 40%Company reported growth in fees received from CBS Television Network-affiliated television stations ("station affiliation fees")revenues, operating income and retransmission revenues. Advertising revenues decreased 3% and content licensing and distribution revenues decreased 10%, primarily reflecting a decrease in domestic television licensing revenues as the second quarter of 2014 included a significant streaming sale of Criminal Minds, partially offset by higher international licensing revenues.

For the six months ended June 30, 2015, revenues of $6.72 billion decreased 1%, compared with $6.76 billion for the same prior-year period. Advertising revenues declined 4%diluted earnings per share (‘‘EPS’’), driven by the broadcast of one fewer National Football League (“NFL”) playoff game on the CBS Television Network in 2015 and lower Local Broadcasting advertising revenues. Content licensing and distribution revenues decreased 7% reflecting lower domestichigher television licensing revenues, partially offset by highersales in international licensing revenues. Affiliatemarkets and subscription fee revenues grew 20%, a result of higher revenues from pay-per-view boxing events andcontinued growth in station affiliation fees and retransmission revenues, and cable affiliate fees.revenues.

Operating incomeFor the three months ended June 30, 2016, revenues increased 2%; however, comparability was impacted by two significant events in the second quarter of $586 million2015 which did not recur in 2016: Showtime Networks’ distribution of the Floyd Mayweather/Manny Pacquiao boxing event, the highest-grossing pay-per-view event of all time, and CBS’s broadcast of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship (“NCAA Tournament”) finals, which was broadcast by Turner Broadcasting Systems (“Turner”) in 2016. These two events impacted the second quarter revenue comparison by six percentage points. Revenue growth for the second quarter of 2015 decreased 20% from $730 million for the same prior-year period and for the first six months of 2015 decreased 15% to $1.29 billion from $1.52 billion, primarily reflecting an increased investment in programming and digital distribution initiatives. Pay-per-view boxing events did not have2016 was led by a significant impact on operating income as the revenues were significantly offset by the associated costs. Comparability of operating income for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was also impacted by 2015 restructuring charges of $55 million, which were primarily related to the Company's radio and television station operations. These restructuring activities are expected to reduce the Company's annual cost structure by approximately $70 million.16%

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (“EPS”) was $.67 for the second quarter of 2015 compared with $.72 for the same prior-year period and for the six months ended June 30, 2015 was $1.45 compared with $1.49 for the same prior-year period. Adjusted diluted EPS, which excludes the impact of the restructuring charges,

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


increase in content licensing and distribution revenues, driven mainly by the international licensing of five Star Trek series. Affiliate and subscription fee revenues decreased 3% as a result of the previously mentioned pay-per-view boxing event, which was $.74offset by 44% growth in station affiliation fees and retransmission revenues, as well as revenues from new digital distribution platforms, including CBS All Access and Showtime Networks’ over-the-top digital streaming subscription offering (“Showtime Networks’ over-the-top service”). Advertising revenues decreased 3% reflecting the previously mentioned benefit to 2015 from the broadcast of the NCAA Tournament finals, as well as the impact from the sales of internet businesses in China during 2015, partially offset by 2% growth in underlying network advertising revenues.

Operating income grew 25% and diluted EPS increased 39% from the second quarter of 2015 primarily driven by increases from higher-margin revenues. In addition, included in operating income and diluted EPS for the second quarter of 2015 were restructuring charges of $55 million. On an adjusted basis, excluding these restructuring charges, operating income grew 14% and $1.52 fordiluted EPS increased 26%. The previously mentioned impact to revenues from the six months ended June 30, 2015.2015 pay-per-view boxing event did not have a significant impact to operating income as the revenues were largely offset by the associated costs. The EPS comparison also benefited from lower weighted average shares outstanding as a result of the Company'sCompany’s ongoing share repurchase program and the split-offprogram.

Operational highlights - Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 versus Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
Consolidated results of operations    Increase/(Decrease) 
Six Months Ended June 30,2016 2015 $ % 
Revenues$7,136
 $6,719
 $417
 6% 
Operating income$1,554
 $1,307
 $247
 19% 
Adjusted operating income (a)
$1,545
 $1,343
 $202
 15% 
Net earnings$896
 $726
 $170
 23% 
Adjusted net earnings (a)
$897
 $756
 $141
 19% 
Diluted EPS$1.95
 $1.45
 $.50
 34% 
Adjusted diluted EPS (a)
$1.95
 $1.51
 $.44
 29% 
(a) See pages 31 - 32 for reconciliations of CBS Outdoor Americas Inc. (“Outdoor Americas”) in the third quarter of 2014 (the “Split-Off”). The following tables present adjusted net earnings from continuing operations and adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations, which are non-GAAP financial measures, and a reconciliation of these adjusted results to the most directly comparable financial measures in accordance with accounting principles generally acceptedGAAP.

For the six months ended June 30, 2016, the 6% increase in revenues was driven by 15% growth in advertising revenues, reflecting CBS’s broadcast of Super Bowl 50 and 7% growth in underlying network advertising. Affiliate and subscription fee revenues increased 5%, driven by 43% growth in station affiliation fees and retransmission revenues, as well as revenues from new digital distribution platforms, partially offset by the United States (“GAAP”)benefit to the second quarter of 2015 from the previously mentioned pay-per-view boxing event. Content licensing and distribution revenues declined 9%, reflecting lower domestic licensing sales compared to the first half of 2015 which included significant domestic licensing sales of NCIS and CSI, partially offset by growth from international licensing, mainly from the sales of Star Trek series.

Operating income grew 19% and diluted EPS increased 34% primarily driven by the higher revenues, as well as restructuring charges of $55 million recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2015. The EPS comparison also benefited from lower weighted average shares outstanding as a result of the Company’s ongoing share repurchase program.

The Company generated operating cash flow from continuing operations of $1.25 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared with $881 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015. Free cash flow for the six months ended June 30, 2016 was $1.17 billion compared with $835 million for the same prior-year period. These


Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


increases were primarily driven by growth in affiliate and subscription fees and higher advertising revenues, including the broadcast of Super Bowl 50 on CBS, partially offset by increased investment in content. Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Free Cash Flow” on page 47 for a reconciliation of net cash flow provided by (used for) operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, to free cash flow.

Share Repurchases and Dividends
During the second quarter of 2016, the Company repurchased 9.2 million shares of its Class B Common Stock under its share repurchase program for $500 million, at an average cost of $54.21 per share. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company repurchased 19.5 million shares of its Class B Common Stock for $1.00 billion, at an average cost of $51.27 per share, leaving $1.00 billion of authorization at June 30, 2016.

During the second quarter of 2016, the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.15 on its Class A and Class B Common Stock, resulting in total dividends of $69 million, payable on July 1, 2016.

On July 28, 2016, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase to the Company’s share repurchase program to a total availability of $6.0 billion, as well as a 20% increase to the quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s Class A and Class B Common Stock from $.15 to $.18 per share, payable on October 1, 2016, to shareholders of record on September 9, 2016.

Debt
During July 2016, the Company issued $700 million of 2.90% senior notes due 2027. The Company is using the net proceeds from this issuance for general corporate purposes, including the repurchase of CBS Corp. Class B Common Stock and the repayment of short-term borrowings, including commercial paper. Upon settlement of the debt issuance on July 11, 2016, the Company had $8.85 billion of long-term debt outstanding, excluding capital leases, at a weighted average interest rate of 4.47%.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
Results for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 included discrete items that were not part of the normal course of operations. The following tables present adjusted operating income, adjusted net earnings, and adjusted diluted EPS, which exclude the impact of these discrete items. These adjusted results are non-GAAP financial measures, which are reconciled below to the most directly comparable financial measures in accordance with GAAP. The Company believes that presenting its financial results adjusted for the impact of the restructuring chargesdiscrete 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 and provides a clearer perspective on the current underlying performance of the Company.
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 2015 2014 2015 2014
Net earnings from continuing operations$332
 $418
 $726
 $880
Exclude:       
Restructuring charges
(net of tax benefit of $22 million)
33
 
 33
 
Adjusted net earnings from continuing operations$365
 $418
 $759
 $880
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 
 2016
2015 2016
2015 
Operating income$733
 $586
 $1,554
 $1,307
 
Exclude:        
Restructuring charges
 55
 
 55
 
Other operating items, net (a)

 
 (9) (19) 
Adjusted operating income$733
 $641
 $1,545
 $1,343
 
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 2015 2014 2015 2014
Diluted EPS from continuing operations$.67
 $.72
 $1.45
 $1.49
Exclude:       
Restructuring charges.07
 
 .07
 
Adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations$.74
 $.72
 $1.52
 $1.49

During(a) Other operating items, net includes gains from the second quartersales of 2015, the Company repurchased 13.2 million shares of its Class B Common Stock under its share repurchase program for $799 million, at an average cost of $60.38 per share. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company repurchased 30.5 million shares of its Class B Common Stock for $1.80 billion, at an average cost of $59.07 per share. As of June 30, 2015, the Company had $3.00 billion of authorization remaining on its share repurchase program.

During January 2015, the Company issued $600 million of 3.50% senior notes due 2025 and $600 million of 4.60% senior notes due 2045, and during July 2015, the Company issued $800 million of 4.00% senior notes due 2026. The Company is using the net proceeds from these offerings for general corporate purposes, including the repurchase of CBS Corp. Class B Common Stock and repayment of short-term borrowings. The Company had $8.49 billion of long-term debt outstanding at July 31, 2015 at a weighted average interest rate of 4.67%.

Free cash flowinternet businesses in China for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, was $835 million compared with $524 millionand for 2016, also includes a multiyear, retroactive impact of a new operating tax.


Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 
 2016
2015 2016 2015 
Net earnings$423
 $332
 $896
 $726
 
Exclude:        
Restructuring charges (net of tax of
$22 million in 2015)


33
 
 33
 
Other operating items, net (net of tax of
$4 million in 2016 and $16 million in 2015) (a)

 
 (5) (3) 
Write-down of an equity investment
 
 6
 
 
Adjusted net earnings$423

$365
 $897
 $756

 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 
 2016
2015 2016 2015 
Diluted EPS$.93
 $.67
 $1.95
 $1.45
 
Exclude:        
Restructuring charges
 .07
 
 .07
 
Other operating items, net (a)

 
 (.01) (.01) 
Write-down of an equity investment
 
 .01
 
 
Adjusted diluted EPS$.93
 $.74
 $1.95
 $1.51
 
(a) Other operating items, net includes gains from the same prior-year period. The Company generated operating cash flow from continuing operationssales of $881 millioninternet businesses in China for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, and for 2016, also includes a multiyear, retroactive impact of a new operating tax.

Consolidated Results of Operations
Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2016versus $593 millionThree and Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
Revenues
 Three Months Ended June 30, 
   
% of Total
Revenues
   
% of Total
Revenues
 Increase/(Decrease) 
Revenues by Type2016  2015  $ % 
Advertising$1,552
 47% $1,594
 50% $(42) (3)% 
Content licensing and distribution943
 29
 815
 25
 128
 16
 
Affiliate and subscription fees733
 22
 752
 23
 (19) (3) 
Other59
 2
 58
 2
 1
 2
 
Total Revenues$3,287
 100% $3,219
 100% $68
 2 % 
 Six Months Ended June 30, 
   
% of Total
Revenues
   
% of Total
Revenues
 Increase/(Decrease) 
Revenues by Type2016  2015  $ % 
Advertising$3,894
 55% $3,378
 50% $516
 15 % 
Content licensing and distribution1,672
 23
 1,843
 27
 (171) (9) 
Affiliate and subscription fees1,455
 20
 1,380
 21
 75
 5
 
Other115
 2
 118
 2
 (3) (3) 
Total Revenues$7,136
 100% $6,719
 100% $417
 6 % 


Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


Advertising
For the three months ended June 30, 2016, the 3% decrease in advertising revenues was principally driven by the absence of CBS’s broadcast of the NCAA Tournament finals, which was broadcast by Turner in 2016. Under the rights agreement with the NCAA, CBS and Turner alternate broadcasting both the semifinals and finals of the NCAA Tournament, with these games being broadcast by CBS in 2017. The decline in advertising also reflected the impact from the sales of internet businesses in China during 2015, partially offset by 2% growth in underlying network advertising revenues. For the six months ended June 30, 2016, the 15% increase in advertising revenues was driven by CBS’s broadcast of the Super Bowl, which is broadcast on the CBS Television Network once every three years through 2022 under the current contract; one additional NFL playoff game broadcast on CBS in 2016; and 7% growth in underlying network advertising. These increases were partially offset by the impact from the sales of internet businesses in China during 2015.

The Company recently completed the CBS Television Network’s upfront advertising sales (“Upfront”) for the comparable prior-year period. The2016/2017 television broadcast season, which runs from the middle of September 2016 through the middle of September 2017. A significant portion of advertising spots for the CBS Television Network’s non-sports programming is sold during the Upfront each year. This year’s Upfront concluded with increases in pricing compared with the prior broadcast season, which is expected to benefit advertising revenues during the 2016/2017 broadcast season. However, overall advertising revenues for the Company will be dependent on ratings for its programming and market conditions, including demand in the scatter advertising market, which is when advertisers purchase the remaining advertising spots closer to the broadcast of the related programming. Additionally, in the second half of 2016, local advertising revenues are expected to benefit from political advertising spending associated with U.S. federal and state elections.

Content Licensing and Distribution
For the three months ended June 30, 2016, the 16% increase in operating cash flowscontent licensing and distribution revenues was driven by higher international television licensing, mainly from the sales of all episodes of five Star Trek series, as well as growth in domestic television licensing revenues. For the six months ended June 30, 2016, the 9% decrease in content licensing and distribution revenues reflects lower domestic television licensing revenues, as the first six months of 2015 included significant sales of NCIS and CSI. This decrease was partially offset by growth from international licensing of Star Trek series. For the remainder of 2016, the content and licensing distribution revenue comparison will continue to be impacted by fluctuations resulting from the timing of when Company-owned television series are made available for multiyear licensing agreements. Television license fee revenues are recognized at the beginning of the license period in which programs are made available to the licensee for exhibition.

Affiliate and Subscription Fees
For the three months ended June 30, 2016, the 3% decrease in affiliate and subscription fees reflects the benefit to 2015 from Showtime Networks’ distribution of the Floyd Mayweather/Manny Pacquiao pay-per-view boxing event, which impacted the second quarter affiliate and subscription fees comparison by 21 percentage points. Underlying results reflect 44% growth in station affiliation fees and retransmission revenues, and revenues from new digital distribution platforms, including CBS All Access and Showtime Networks’ over-the-top service. For the six months ended June 30, 2016, the 5% increase in affiliate and subscription fees was driven by 43% growth in station affiliation fees and retransmission revenues, and revenues from new digital distribution platforms. These increases were partially offset by the impact from the previously mentioned pay-per-view boxing event. Over the next few years the Company expects to renew a significant portion of its agreements with station affiliates and


Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


MVPDs. This, along with the Company’s new digital distribution initiatives, are expected to result in continued growth in affiliate and subscription fees.

International Revenues
The Company generated approximately 17% and 14% of its total revenues from international regions for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and generated approximately 14% and 15% of its total revenues from international regions for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Operating Expenses
 Three Months Ended June 30, 
   % of Operating Expenses   % of Operating Expenses Increase/(Decrease) 
Operating Expenses by Type2016  2015  $ % 
Programming$543
 29% $683
 36% $(140) (20)% 
Production672
 36
 600
 32
 72
 12
 
Participation, distribution and royalty285
 15
 244
 12
 41
 17
 
Other361
 20
 380
 20
 (19) (5) 
Total Operating Expenses$1,861
 100% $1,907
 100% $(46) (2)% 
 Six Months Ended June 30, 
   % of Operating Expenses   % of Operating Expenses Increase/(Decrease) 
Operating Expenses by Type2016  2015  $ % 
Programming$1,656
 39% $1,515
 38% $141
 9 % 
Production1,347
 32
 1,257
 31
 90
 7
 
Participation, distribution and royalty497
 12
 546
 13
 (49) (9) 
Other717
 17
 731
 18
 (14) (2) 
Total Operating Expenses$4,217
 100% $4,049
 100% $168
 4 % 

For the three months ended June 30, 2016, the 20% decreasein programming expenses was driven by lower sports programming costs as a result of costs in 2015 associated with Showtime Networks’ distribution of the Floyd Mayweather/Manny Pacquiao pay-per-view boxing event and CBS’s broadcast of the NCAA Tournament finals, which was broadcast by Turner in 2016. For the six months ended June 30, 2016, the 9% increase in programming expenses was primarily driven by increased sports programming costs as a result of additional NFL games broadcast on CBS in 2016, including Super Bowl 50, partially offset by the absence of the previously mentioned pay-per-view boxing event and lower costs for acquired television series as a result of a shift to a higher mix of internally developed television series.

For the three months ended June 30, 2016, the 12% increase in production expenses was driven by higher costs associated with the increase in television licensing revenues. For the six months ended June 30, 2016, the 7% increase in production expenses was the result of increased investment in internally developed series and costs associated with the Super Bowl production in 2016, partially offset by lower costs associated with the decrease in television licensing revenues.

For the three months ended June 30, 2016, the 17% increase in participation, distribution and royalty costs primarily reflects higher participations and residuals resulting from higher television licensing revenues. For the six months ended June 30, 2016, the 9% decrease in participation, distribution and royalty costs primarily reflects lower income tax payments,participations and residuals associated with lower television licensing revenues.


Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
 Three Months Ended June 30,
 2016 % of Revenues 2015 % of Revenues Increase/(Decrease) 
Selling, general and administrative
expenses
$630
  19%  $605
  19%   4%  
 Six Months Ended June 30,
 2016 % of Revenues 2015 % of Revenues Increase/(Decrease) 
Selling, general and administrative
expenses
$1,247
  17%  $1,193
  18%   5%  
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses include expenses incurred for selling and marketing costs, occupancy and back office support. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, SG&A expenses increased 4% and 5%, respectively, primarily as a result of higher pension and other employee-related costs. For the six months ended June 30, 2016, the increase also reflects higher advertising costs associated with the timing of receiptsseries premieres on Showtime.

Depreciation and payments relatingAmortization
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 
 2016
2015 Increase/(Decrease) 2016 2015 Increase/(Decrease) 
Depreciation and amortization$63
 $66
  (5)%  $127
 $134
  (5)%  
For both the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, the 5%decrease in depreciation and amortization was the result of intangibles and property and equipment that became fully amortized, as well as the sales of internet businesses in China during 2015.

Other Operating Items, Net
 Six Months Ended June 30, 
 2016 2015 Increase/(Decrease) 
Other operating items, net$(9) $(19)  (53)%  
For the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, other operating items, net includes gains from the sales of internet businesses in China, and for 2016, also includes a multiyear, retroactive impact of a new operating tax.

Interest Expense/Income
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 
 2016
2015
Increase/(Decrease) 2016
2015 Increase/(Decrease) 
Interest expense$(100) $(94)  6%  $(200) $(187)  7%  
Interest income$8
 $7
  14%  $15
 $12
  25%  


Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


The following table presents the Company’s outstanding debt balances, excluding capital leases, and the weighted average interest rate as of June 30, 2016 and 2015:
 At June 30,
   Weighted Average   Weighted Average 
 2016 Interest Rate 2015 Interest Rate 
Total long-term debt$8,167
  4.61%  $7,574
  4.75%  
Commercial paper$163
  0.72%  $394
  0.47%  

Other Items, Net
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 
 2016
2015 Increase/(Decrease) 2016 2015 Increase/(Decrease) 
Other items, net$(4) $4
  (200)%  $(7) $(19)  63%  
Other items, net for all periods primarily consists of foreign exchange gains and losses.
Provision for Income Taxes
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 
 2016
2015 Increase/(Decrease) 2016 2015 Increase/(Decrease) 
Tax provision$205
 $165
  24%  $436
 $368
  18%  
Effective tax rate32.2% 32.8%     32.0% 33.1%     
The provision for income taxes represents federal, state and local, and foreign taxes on earnings before income taxes and equity in loss of investee companies. The lower tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 includes a higher domestic production deduction resulting from the mix of revenues during the period and a lower effective state tax rate.

Equity in Loss of Investee Companies, Net of Tax
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 
 2016
2015
Increase/(Decrease) 2016 2015 Increase/(Decrease) 
Equity in loss of investee
companies, net of tax
$(9) $(6)  50%  $(30) $(19)  58%  
For the six months endedJune 30, 2016, equity in loss of investee companies, net of tax includes a $6 million write-down of an international television joint venture to pay-per-view boxing events,its fair value.

Net Earnings and Diluted EPS
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 
 2016
2015
Increase/(Decrease) 2016 2015 Increase/(Decrease) 
Net earnings$423
 $332
  27%  $896
 $726
  23%  
Diluted EPS$.93
 $.67
  39%  $1.95
 $1.45
  34%  
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, the increases in net earnings of 27% and 23%, respectively, and the increases in diluted EPS of 39% and 34%, respectively, were driven by higher collections from licensing arrangements. Free cash flowoperating income. The increases


Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


in diluted EPS also reflect lower weighted average shares outstanding as a result of the Company’s ongoing share repurchase program.
Segment Results of Operations
The Company presents operating income (loss) excluding restructuring charges, impairment charges, and other operating items, net, if any, (“Segment Operating Income”) as the primary measure of profit and loss for its operating segments in accordance with FASB guidance for segment reporting. The Company believes the presentation of Segment Operating Income is relevant and useful for investors because it allows investors to view segment performance in a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Free Cash Flow” on pages 36 - 37 for amanner similar to the primary method used by the Company’s management and enhances their ability to understand the Company’s operating performance. The reconciliation of net cash flow provided by (used for) operating activities,Segment Operating Income to the most directly comparable GAAPCompany’s consolidated Net earnings is presented in Note 12 (Reportable Segments) to the consolidated financial measure, to free cash flow.statements.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
 Three Months Ended June 30,
  
% of Total
Revenues
  
% of Total
Revenues
Increase/(Decrease) 
 2016
2015$ % 
Revenues:             
Entertainment$1,947
 59 %  $1,785
 55% $162
 9 % 
Cable Networks536
 16
  615
 19
 (79) (13) 
Publishing187
 6
  199
 6
 (12) (6) 
Local Broadcasting647
 20
  654
 20
 (7) (1) 
Corporate/Eliminations(30) (1)  (34) 
 4
 12
 
Total Revenues$3,287
 100 %  $3,219
 100% $68
 2 % 
 Three Months Ended June 30,
  
% of Total
Segment
Operating
Income
  
% of Total
Segment
Operating
Income
  
        
    Increase/(Decrease) 
 2016 2015$ % 
Segment Operating Income (Loss):             
Entertainment$351
 48 %  $262
 41 % $89
 34 % 
Cable Networks227
 31
  220
 34
 7
 3
 
Publishing26
 3
  25
 4
 1
 4
 
Local Broadcasting212
 29
  198
 31
 14
 7
 
Corporate(83) (11)  (64) (10) (19) (30) 
Total Segment Operating Income733
 100 %  641
 100 % 92
 14
 
Restructuring charges
    (55)   55
 n/m
 
Total Operating Income$733
    $586
   $147
 25 % 
n/m - not meaningful


Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


 Three Months Ended June 30,
   Increase/(Decrease) 
 2016
2015 $ % 
Depreciation and Amortization:        
Entertainment$30
 $32
 $(2) (6)% 
Cable Networks5
 6
 (1) (17) 
Publishing2
 2
 
 
 
Local Broadcasting18
 19
 (1) (5) 
Corporate8
 7
 1
 14
 
Total Depreciation and Amortization$63
 $66
 $(3) (5)% 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
 Six Months Ended June 30,
  
% of Total
Revenues
  
% of Total
Revenues
Increase/(Decrease) 
 2016 2015$ % 
Revenues:             
Entertainment$4,534
 63 %  $4,046
 60 % $488
 12 % 
Cable Networks1,061
 15
  1,154
 17
 (93) (8) 
Publishing332
 5
  344
 5
 (12) (3) 
Local Broadcasting1,296
 18
  1,250
 19
 46
 4
 
Corporate/Eliminations(87) (1)  (75) (1) (12) (16) 
Total Revenues$7,136
 100 %  $6,719
 100 % $417
 6 % 
 Six Months Ended June 30,
  
% of Total
Segment
Operating
Income
  
% of Total
Segment
Operating
Income
  
        
    Increase/(Decrease) 
 2016 2015$ % 
Segment Operating Income (Loss):             
Entertainment$800
 52 %  $608
 45 % $192
 32 % 
Cable Networks455
 29
  471
 35
 (16) (3) 
Publishing39
 3
  37
 3
 2
 5
 
Local Broadcasting418
 27
  359
 27
 59
 16
 
Corporate(167) (11)  (132) (10) (35) (27) 
Total Segment Operating Income1,545
 100 %  1,343
 100 % 202
 15
 
Restructuring charges
    (55)   55
 n/m
 
Other operating items, net9
    19
   (10) (53) 
Total Operating Income$1,554
    $1,307
   $247
 19 % 
n/m - 31-not meaningful

 Six Months Ended June 30,
   Increase/(Decrease) 
 2016 2015 $ % 
Depreciation and Amortization:        
Entertainment$60
 $64
 $(4) (6)% 
Cable Networks11
 12
 (1) (8) 
Publishing3
 3
 
 
 
Local Broadcasting37
 40
 (3) (8) 
Corporate16
 15
 1
 7
 
Total Depreciation and Amortization$127
 $134
 $(7) (5)% 


Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


Consolidated Results of Operations
ThreeEntertainment (CBS Television Network, CBS Television Studios, CBS Studios International, CBS Television Distribution, CBS Interactive and SixCBS Films)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2015versusThree2016 and Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
Revenues

The following table presents the Company’s consolidated revenues by type for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014.
 Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Percentage
of Total
   
Percentage
of Total
 Increase/(Decrease)
Revenues by Type2015  2014  $ %
Advertising$1,594
 50% $1,636
 51% $(42) (3)%
Content licensing and distribution815
 25% 903
 28% (88) (10)%
Affiliate and subscription fees752
 23% 586
 19% 166
 28 %
Other58
 2% 63
 2% (5) (8)%
Total Revenues$3,219
 100% $3,188
 100% $31
 1 %
 Three Months Ended June 30,
   Increase/(Decrease) 
 2016
2015 $ % 
Revenues$1,947
 $1,785
 $162
 9 % 
Segment Operating Income$351
 $262
 $89
 34 % 
Segment Operating Income as a % of revenues18% 15%     
Restructuring charges$
 $12
 $(12) n/m
 
Depreciation and amortization$30
 $32
 $(2) (6)% 
Capital expenditures$24
 $13
 $11
 85 % 
 Six Months Ended June 30,
   
Percentage
of Total
   
Percentage
of Total
 Increase/(Decrease)
Revenues by Type2015  2014  $ %
Advertising$3,378
 50% $3,509
 52% $(131) (4)%
Content licensing and distribution1,843
 27% 1,976
 29% (133) (7)%
Affiliate and subscription fees1,380
 21% 1,153
 17% 227
 20 %
Other118
 2% 120
 2% (2) (2)%
Total Revenues$6,719
 100% $6,758
 100% $(39) (1)%

n/m - not meaningful
Advertising revenues forFor the three months ended June 30, 2015 decreased $42 million, or 3%, to $1.59 billion principally2016, the 9%increase in revenues reflects 19% higher content licensing and distribution revenues driven by lower radio advertisinggrowth in international television licensing, mainly from the sales of all episodes of five Star Trek series. The revenue growth also reflects a 59% increase in affiliate and subscription fees, led by higher station affiliation fees, retransmission revenues and subscription growth for CBS All Access. Advertising revenues decreased 3% reflecting the dispositionabsence of an Internet businessthe broadcast of the NCAA Tournament finals on CBS in 2016 and the impact from the sales of internet businesses in China during 2015, partially offset by 2% growth in underlying network advertising revenues.
For the firstthree months ended June 30, 2016, the 34% increase in operating income was primarily driven by the growth in revenues. Restructuring charges for the second quarter of 2015 primarily reflected severance costs.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
 Six Months Ended June 30,
   Increase/(Decrease) 
 2016 2015 $ % 
Revenues$4,534
 $4,046
 $488
 12 % 
Segment Operating Income$800
 $608
 $192
 32 % 
Segment Operating Income as a % of revenues18% 15%     
Restructuring charges$
 $12
 $(12) n/m
 
Depreciation and amortization$60
 $64
 $(4) (6)% 
Capital expenditures$37
 $21
 $16
 76 % 
n/m - not meaningful
For the timingsix months ended June 30, 2016, the 12% increase in revenues was driven by 26% growth in network advertising revenues, driven by the broadcast of certain sporting eventsSuper Bowl 50; one additional NFL playoff game broadcast on the CBS Television Network. Advertising revenuesin 2016 compared to 2015; and 7% growth in underlying network advertising. Additionally, affiliate and subscription fees grew 63% for the six months ended June 30, 2015, decreased $131 million, or 4%, to $3.38 billion, driven2016 as a result of higher station affiliation fees, retransmission revenues and subscription growth for CBS All Access. These increases were partially offset by the broadcast ofone fewer NFL playoff game in 2015 and the timing of certain other sporting events broadcast on the CBS Television Network, as well as lower Local Broadcasting advertising revenues.

The Company recently completed the CBS Television Network’s upfront advertising sales (“Upfront”) for the 2015/2016 television broadcast season, which runs from the middle of September 2015, through the middle of September 2016. A significant portion of advertising spots for the CBS Television Network’s non-sports programming is sold during the Upfront each year. Compared with the prior season, this year’s Upfront concluded with pricing increases and lower overall volume, resulting in more advertising spots available in the scatter advertising market, which is when advertisers purchase the remaining advertising spots closer to the broadcast of the related programming. Overall advertising revenues for the Company will be dependent on ratings for its programming and demand in the overall advertising marketplace. Additionally, in the second half of 2015 the local advertising revenue comparison will be impacted by the benefit in 2014 from political advertising spending associated with midterm elections.

Contentcontent licensing and distribution revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2015 decreased $88 million, or 10%,due to $815 million primarily reflecting lower domestic television licensing, revenues as the second quarter of 2014 included a2015 benefited from significant streaming saledomestic licensing sales of Criminal MindsNCIS and CSI, partially offset by highergrowth in international television licensing revenues from the sales of Star Trek series. The revenue comparison was alsoimpacted by the sales of internet businesses in China during 2015.



Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


For the six months ended June 30, 2015 content licensing2016, the 32% increase in operating income was primarily a result of the increase in revenues.
Cable Networks (Showtime Networks, CBS Sports Network and distributionSmithsonian Networks)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
 Three Months Ended June 30,
   Increase/(Decrease) 
 2016
2015 $ % 
Revenues$536
 $615
 $(79) (13)% 
Segment Operating Income$227
 $220
 $7
 3 % 
Segment Operating Income as a % of revenues42% 36%     
Depreciation and amortization$5
 $6
 $(1) (17)% 
Capital expenditures$2
 $2
 $
  % 
For the three months ended June 30, 2016, revenues decreased $13313%as the second quarter of 2015 benefited from the distribution of the Floyd Mayweather/Manny Pacquiao boxing event, which was the highest-grossing pay-per-view event of all time. This boxing event negatively impacted the revenue comparison by 24 percentage points. Underlying results reflect higher revenues from the domestic and international licensing of Showtime original series, including House of Lies, and 5% growth in affiliate and subscription fees, driven by Showtime Networks’ over-the-top service. As of June 30, 2016 subscriptions totaled 77 million or 7%for Showtime Networks (including Showtime, to $1.84 billion reflecting lower domestic televisionThe Movie Channel and Flix), 56 million for CBS Sports Network and 34 million for Smithsonian Networks.
For the three months ended June 30, 2016, the 3%increase in operating income primarily reflects growth from the licensing of Showtime original series and Showtime Networks’ over-the-top service, partially offset by increased investment in original series. The pay-per-view boxing event did not have a significant impact on operating income as the 2015 revenues partiallywere significantly offset by associated costs.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
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 Six Months Ended June 30,
   Increase/(Decrease) 
 2016 2015 $ % 
Revenues$1,061
 $1,154
 $(93) (8)% 
Segment Operating Income$455
 $471
 $(16) (3)% 
Segment Operating Income as a % of revenues43% 41%     
Depreciation and amortization$11
 $12
 $(1) (8)% 
Capital expenditures$4
 $3
 $1
 33 % 
For the six months ended June 30, 2016, revenues decreased 8% as the 2015 period benefited from the distribution of the aforementioned pay-per-view boxing event. The decrease in pay-per-view revenues negatively impacted the revenue comparison by 12 percentage points. This decrease was partially offset by growth in revenues from Showtime Networks’ over-the-top service.
For the six months ended June 30, 2016, the 3% decrease in operating income was primarily driven by increased investment in programming, including costs associated with the 2016 series premiere of Billions. Growth from Showtime Networks’ over-the-top service partially offset this decline.


Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


offset by higher international television licensing revenues. For the remainder of 2015, the content licensing and distribution revenue comparison will continue to be impacted by fluctuations resulting from the timing of the availability of Company-owned television series for multiyear licensing agreements as these revenues are recognized at the beginning of the license period.

AffiliatePublishing (Simon & Schuster)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016 and subscription fees for2015
 Three Months Ended June 30,
   Increase/(Decrease) 
 2016
2015 $ % 
Revenues$187
 $199
 $(12) (6)% 
Segment Operating Income$26
 $25
 $1
 4 % 
Segment Operating Income as a % of revenues14% 13%     
Depreciation and amortization$2
 $2
 $
  % 
Capital expenditures$3
 $2
 $1
 50 % 
For the three months ended June 30, 2015increased $166 million2016, the 6% decrease in revenues reflects lower book sales partially offset by growth in digital audio sales. Digital revenues represented 23% of Publishing’s total revenues for the second quarter of 2016. Best-selling titles in the second quarter of 2016 included , or End of Watch28%, to $752 million by Stephen King and forForeign Agent by Brad Thor.
For the three months ended June 30, 2016, the 4% increase in operating income was driven by lower production, selling and inventory costs, which more than offset the revenue decline.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
 Six Months Ended June 30,
   Increase/(Decrease) 
 2016 2015 $ % 
Revenues$332
 $344
 $(12) (3)% 
Segment Operating Income$39
 $37
 $2
 5 % 
Segment Operating Income as a % of revenues12% 11%     
Depreciation and amortization$3
 $3
 $
  % 
Capital expenditures$6
 $2
 $4
 200 % 
For the six months ended June 30, 2015 increased $227 million, or 20%, to $1.38 billion. These increases were principally driven by higher2016, the 3% decrease in revenues from pay-per-view boxing events, as well as growth in station affiliation fees, retransmission revenues,reflects lower digital and cable affiliate fees from growth in rates. For the remainder of 2015, the Company expects continued growth in affiliate and subscription fees. Over the next few years the Company expects to renew a significant portion of its agreements with station affiliates and MVPDs, which is expected to result in continued future growth in affiliate and subscription fees.print book sales.

International Revenues
The Company generated approximately 14% and 12% of its total revenues from international regions for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and generated 15% and 14% of its total revenues from international regions forFor the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Operating Expenses
The following table presents2016, the Company’s consolidated5% increase in operating expenses by type for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014.
 Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Percentage
of Total
   
Percentage
of Total
 Increase/(Decrease)
Operating Expenses by Type2015  2014  $ %
Programming$683
 36% $558
 31% $125
 22 %
Production600
 32% 556
 31% 44
 8 %
Participation, distribution and royalty244
 12% 311
 17% (67) (22)%
Other380
 20% 373
 21% 7
 2 %
Total Operating Expenses$1,907
 100% $1,798
 100% $109
 6 %
 Six Months Ended June 30,
   
Percentage
of Total
   
Percentage
of Total
 Increase/(Decrease)
Operating Expenses by Type2015  2014  $ %
Programming$1,515
 38% $1,437
 37% $78
 5 %
Production1,257
 31% 1,155
 29% 102
 9 %
Participation, distribution and royalty546
 13% 606
 16% (60) (10)%
Other731
 18% 721
 18% 10
 1 %
Total Operating Expenses$4,049
 100% $3,919
 100% $130
 3 %
Programming expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2015 increased$125 million, or 22%, to $683 million from $558 million for the same prior-year period and for the six months ended June 30, 2015, increased $78 million, or 5%, to $1.52 billion for the same prior-year period. These increases were primarilyincome was driven by higher sports programminglower production, selling and inventory costs, mainly associated with Showtime Networks’ distribution of a pay-per-view boxing event.which more than offset the decline in revenues.


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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


Production expenses forLocal Broadcasting (CBS Television Stations and CBS Radio)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
 Three Months Ended June 30,
   Increase/(Decrease) 
 2016
2015 $ % 
Revenues$647
 $654
 $(7) (1)% 
Segment Operating Income$212
 $198
 $14
 7 % 
Segment Operating Income as a % of revenues33% 30%     
Restructuring charges$
 $43
 $(43) n/m
 
Depreciation and amortization$18
 $19
 $(1) (5)% 
Capital expenditures$10
 $11
 $(1) (9)% 
n/m - not meaningful
For the three months ended June 30, 2015 increased $44 million, or 8%, to $600 million from $556 million2016, the 1% decrease in revenues was primarily driven by the absence of CBS’s broadcast of the NCAA Tournament finals, which was broadcast by Turner in 2016, and lower local radio advertising, partially offset by growth in retransmission revenues. Revenues for the same prior-year periodCBS Television Stations and increased $102 million, or 9%, to $1.26 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2015, primarily reflecting an increased investment in internally developed television series.CBS Radio each decreased 1%.

Participation, distribution and royalty expenses forFor the three months ended June 30, 2016, the 7% increase in operating income reflects lower expenses as a result of restructuring activities in 2015, decreased $67 million, or 22%, to $244 million from $311 million forwhich more than offset the same prior-year period, primarily reflecting lower participations and residuals associated with lower television licensing revenues. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, participation, distribution and royalty expenses decreased $60 million, or 10%, to $546 million compared with the same prior-year period principally reflecting lower costs for feature films and books as well as lower participations and residuals associated with lower television licensing revenues.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses, which include expenses incurred for selling and marketing costs, occupancy and back office support, increased $16 million, or 3%, to $605revenue decline. Restructuring charges of $43 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 primarily reflected severance costs and increased $17 million, or 1%,costs associated with exiting contractual obligations at CBS Television Stations and CBS Radio.
In the second half of 2016, local advertising revenues are expected to $1.19 billion forbenefit from higher political spending associated with U.S. federal and state elections.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
 Six Months Ended June 30,
   Increase/(Decrease) 
 2016 2015 $ % 
Revenues$1,296
 $1,250
 $46
 4 % 
Segment Operating Income$418
 $359
 $59
 16 % 
Segment Operating Income as a % of revenues32% 29%     
Restructuring charges$
 $43
 $(43) n/m
 
Depreciation and amortization$37
 $40
 $(3) (8)% 
Capital expenditures$21
 $18
 $3
 17 % 
n/m - not meaningful
For the six months ended June 30, 2015, primarily2016, the 4% increase in revenues was driven by 8% growth at CBS Television Stations, reflecting the broadcast of Super Bowl 50 on CBS during the first quarter of 2016, higher employee-related costs. SG&A expenses as a percentage ofpolitical advertising sales and growth in retransmission revenues. This growth was partially offset by lower radio revenues, forwhich decreased 2%.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 were 19%2016, the 16% increase in operating income was driven by the revenue growth and 18%, respectively, versus 18%lower expenses resulting from restructuring activities in 2015.


Management’s Discussion and 17%Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


In connection with the Company’s previously announced plans to separate its radio business, in July 2016, a preliminary registration statement was filed with the SEC for the same prior-year periods.proposed initial public offering of the common stock of CBS Radio Inc.

Restructuring ChargesCorporate

During the second quarter of 2015, in a continued effort to reduce its cost structure, the Company initiated restructuring plans across several of its businesses, primarily for the reorganization of certain business operations. As a result, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $55 million, reflecting $34 million of severance costs and $21 million of costs associated with exiting contractual obligations and other related costs. These restructuring activities are expected to reduce the Company’s annual cost structure by approximately $70 million.
During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $26 million, reflecting $17 million of severance costs and $9 million of costs associated with exiting contractual obligations.
As ofThree Months Ended June 30, 2015, the cumulative settlements for the 20152016 and 2014 restructuring charges were $24 million, of which $17 million was for severance costs and $7 million was for costs associated with contractual obligations. The Company expects to substantially utilize its restructuring reserves by the end of 2016.2015
 Balance at 2015 2015 Balance at
 December 31, 2014 Charges Settlements June 30, 2015
Entertainment $6
   $12
   $(4)   $14
 
Local Broadcasting 10
   43
   (11)   42
 
Corporate 2
   
   (1)   1
 
Total $18
   $55
   $(16)   $57
 
 Three Months Ended June 30,
   Increase/(Decrease) 
 2016
2015 $ % 
Segment Operating Loss$(83) $(64) $(19) (30)% 
Depreciation and amortization$8
 $7
 $1
 14 % 
Capital expenditures$2
 $1
 $1
 100 % 
Corporate expenses include general corporate overhead, unallocated shared company expenses, pension and postretirement benefit costs for plans retained by the Company for previously divested businesses, and intercompany eliminations. For the three months ended June 30, 2016, the 30% increase in corporate expenses primarily reflects higher pension and other employee-related costs.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
   2014 2014 Balance at
   Charges Settlements December 31, 2014
Entertainment     $8
   $(2)   $6
 
Publishing     1
   (1)   
 
Local Broadcasting     14
   (4)   10
 
Corporate     3
   (1)   2
 
Total     $26
   $(8)   $18
 
 Six Months Ended June 30,
   Increase/(Decrease) 
 2016 2015 $ % 
Segment Operating Loss$(167) $(132) $(35) (27)% 
Depreciation and amortization$16
 $15
 $1
 7 % 
Capital expenditures (a)
$11
 $2
 $9
 n/m
 

n/m - 34-not meaningful
(a) Primarily reflects the timing of capital projects.

For the six months ended June 30, 2016, the 27% increase in corporate expenses primarily reflects higher pension and other employee-related costs.


Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


Depreciation and Amortization
ForFinancial Position
 At At Increase/(Decrease) 
 June 30, 2016
December 31, 2015 $ % 
Current Assets:            
Cash and cash equivalents $176
   $323
  $(147) (46)% 
Receivables, net (a)
 3,243
   3,628
  (385) (11) 
Programming and other inventory (b)
 1,224
   1,271
  (47) (4) 
Prepaid income taxes (c)
 39
   101
  (62) (61) 
All other current assets 414
   424
  (10) (2) 
Total current assets $5,096
   $5,747
  $(651) (11)% 
(a) The decrease is primarily due to seasonality.
(b) The decrease mainly reflects the three months ended June 30, 2015, depreciation and amortization decreased $5 million, or 7%,timing of payments for sports programming.
(c) The decrease is primarily due to $66 million and for the six months ended June 30, 2015, depreciation and amortization decreased $8 million, or 6%,timing of income tax payments.
 At At Increase/(Decrease) 
 June 30, 2016
December 31, 2015 $ % 
Other assets (a)
 $2,582
   $2,661
  $(79) (3)% 
(a) The decrease primarily reflects lower long-term receivables associated with revenues from television licensing agreements.
 At At Increase/(Decrease) 
 June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 $ % 
Current Liabilities:            
Accounts payable $121
   $192
  $(71) (37)% 
Accrued compensation (a)
 231
   315
  (84) (27) 
Program rights 322
   374
  (52) (14) 
Deferred revenues (b)
 156
   295
  (139) (47) 
Commercial paper 163
   
  163
 n/m
 
Current portion of long-term debt (c)
 23
   222
  (199) (90) 
All other current liabilities 2,071
   2,162
  (91) (4) 
Total current liabilities $3,087
   $3,560
  $(473) (13)% 
n/m - not meaningful
(a) The decrease is due to $134 million as athe timing of payments.
(b) The decrease primarily reflects the timing of advertising revenues.
(c) The decrease is the result of intangibles and property and equipment that became fully amortized.

Interest Expense
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, interest expense remained flat at $94 million and $187 million, respectively, compared with the same prior-year periods.

At June 30, 2015 and 2014, the Company had $7.71 billion and $5.87 billionrepayment of long-term debt outstanding, at weighted average interest rates of 4.74% and 5.93%, respectively. During July 2015, the Company issued $800 million of 4.00% senior notes due 2026. At July 31, 2015, the Company had $8.49 billion of long-term debt outstanding at a weighted average interest rate of 4.67%. At June 30, 2015 and 2014 the Company also had $394 million and $381$200 million of outstanding commercial paper borrowings at weighted average interest rates of 0.47% and 0.28%, respectively.senior debentures upon maturity in January 2016.

Interest Income
For the three months ended June 30, 2015, interest income increased $4 million to $7 million and for the six months ended June 30, 2015, interest income increased $6 million to $12 million.

Other Items, Net
For the six months ended June 30, 2015, “Other items, net” principally included foreign exchange losses of $18 million ($11 million, net of tax) associated with the strengthening of the U.S. dollar during the period, offset by a gain of $19 million ($3 million, net of tax) on the sale of an Internet business in China. For the three months ended June 30, 2015 and the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, “Other items, net” primarily consisted of foreign exchange gains.
Provision for Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes was $165 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and $217 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014, reflecting an effective income tax rate of 32.8% and 33.6%, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, the provision for income taxes was $368 million compared to $451 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014, reflecting an effective income tax rate of 33.1% and 33.4%, respectively.


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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


EquityCash Flows
The changes in Loss of Investee Companies, Net of Taxcash and cash equivalents were as follows:
 Six Months Ended June 30,
 2016 2015 Increase/(Decrease)
Net cash flow provided by (used for) operating activities from:       
Continuing operations$1,253
 $881
  $372
 
Discontinued operations(2) (18)  16
 
Net cash flow provided by operating activities1,251
 863
  388
 
Net cash flow used for investing activities from:       
Continuing operations(142) (39)  (103) 
Discontinued operations
 (3)  3
 
Net cash flow used for investing activities(142) (42)  (100) 
Net cash flow used for financing activities(1,256) (929)  (327) 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents$(147) $(108)  $(39) 
Equity in loss of investee companies, net of tax, reflects the Company’s share of the operating results of its equity investments. For the three months ended June 30, 2015, equity in loss of investee companies, net of tax, decreased $4 million to a loss of $6 million compared to the same prior-year period. Operating Activities. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, equity2016, the increase in loss of investee companies, net of tax, decreased $1 million to a loss cash provided by operating activities was primarily driven by growth in affiliate and subscription fees and higher advertising revenues, including the broadcast of $19 million compared to the same prior-year period.Super Bowl 50, partially offset by increased investment in content and higher payments for income taxes.

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations and Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations
Net earnings from continuing operations of $332 millionCash paid for the three months ended June 30, 2015 decreased $86 million, or 21%, versus $418 million for the same prior-year period andincome taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 decreased $154 million, or 18%, to $726 million compared with $880 millionwas as follows:
 Six Months Ended June 30,
 2016 2015
Cash taxes included in operating activities $307
   $207
 
Excess tax benefits from the exercise of stock options and
vesting of restricted stock units, included in financing activities
 (11)   (82) 
Cash paid for income taxes $296
   $125
 
The increase in cash paid for income taxes was driven by the same prior-year period. Diluted EPS from continuing operations decreased $.05 to $.67 for the second quarter of 2015 and decreased $.04 to $1.45 forincrease in pretax earnings, as well lower federal tax refunds applied during the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the same prior-year periods. These decreases were primarily driven by the decline in operating income. Comparability of results for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was impacted by 2015 restructuring charges of $33 million, net of tax ($.07 per diluted share). The impact on EPS from the net earnings decline was partially offset by lower weighted average shares outstanding as a result of the Company's ongoing share repurchase program and the Split-Off of Outdoor Americas during the third quarter of 2014.2016.


Net Earnings from DiscontinuedManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
Net earnings from discontinued operations(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


Investing Activities
 Six Months Ended June 30,
 2016
2015
Acquisitions (a)
 $(51)   $(1) 
Capital expenditures (b)
 (79)   (46) 
Investments in and advances to investee companies (c)
 (43)   (55) 
Proceeds from dispositions (d)
 27
   59
 
Other investing activities 4
   4
 
Net cash flow used for investing activities from continuing operations (142)   (39) 
Net cash flow used for investing activities from discontinued operations 
   (3) 
Net cash flow used for investing activities $(142)   $(42) 
(a) 2016 primarily reflects the acquisition of $21 million and $27 milliona sports-focused digital media business.
(b) Primarily reflects the timing of capital projects. Capital expenditures for the full year 2016 are expected to be at a similar level as the prior three years, which ranged from $193 million to $212 million.
(c) Mainly includes the Company’s investment in The CW as well as its other domestic and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, reflected the resultsinternational television joint ventures.
(d) Primarily reflects sales of Outdoor Americas, which was disposed ofinternet businesses in third quarter of 2014.China.

Net Earnings and Diluted EPSFinancing Activities
For the three months ended June 30, 2015, net earnings of $332 million decreased $107 million, or 24%, from $439 million for the same prior-year period and diluted EPS of $.67 decreased $.09, or 12%, from $.76 for the same prior-year period. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, net earnings were $726 million compared to $907 million for the same prior-year period and diluted EPS of $1.45 decreased $.09, or 6%, from $1.54 for the same prior-year period.
 Six Months Ended June 30,
 2016 2015
Repurchase of CBS Corp. Class B Common Stock $(1,033)   $(1,832) 
Proceeds from (repayments of) short-term debt borrowings, net 163
   (222) 
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes 
   1,178
 
Repayment of senior debentures (199)   
 
Dividends (142)   (155) 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 10
   123
 
All other financing activities, net (55)   (21) 
Net cash flow used for financing activities $(1,256)   $(929) 


Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure. Free cash flow reflects the Company’s 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.


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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


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 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.
Six Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,June 30,
2015 20142016 2015
Net cash flow provided by operating activities$863
 $624
$1,251
 $863
Capital expenditures(46) (69)(79) (46)
Exclude operating cash flow from discontinued operations(18) 31
(2) (18)
Free cash flow$835
 $524
$1,174
 $835

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Repurchase of Company Stock and Cash Dividends
During the second quarter of 2016, the Company repurchased 9.2 million shares of its Class B Common Stock under its share repurchase program for $500 million, at an average cost of $54.21 per share. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company repurchased 19.5 million shares of its Class B Common Stock for $1.00 billion, at an average cost of $51.27 per share, leaving $1.00 billion of authorization at June 30, 2016.



Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


Segment ResultsOn July 28, 2016, the Company announced that its Board of OperationsDirectors approved an increase to the Company’s share repurchase program to a total availability of $6.0 billion. Repurchases are expected to be funded by cash flows from operations and, as appropriate, with short-term borrowings, including commercial paper, and/or the issuance of long-term debt.

During the second quarter of 2016, the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.15 on its Class A and Class B Common Stock, resulting in total dividends of $69 million, payable on July 1, 2016.

On July 28, 2016, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a 20% increase to the quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s Class A and Class B Common Stock from $.15 to $.18 per share, payable on October 1, 2016, to shareholders of record on September 9, 2016.
Capital Structure
The following table sets forth the Company’s debt.
 At At
 June 30, 2016 December 31, 2015
Commercial paper $163
   $
 
Senior debt (1.95% – 7.875% due 2016 – 2045) (a)
 8,167
   8,365
 
Obligations under capital leases 79
   83
 
Total debt 8,409
   8,448
 
Less commercial paper 163
   
 
Less current portion of long-term debt 23
   222
 
Total long-term debt, net of current portion $8,223
   $8,226
 
(a) At June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the senior debt balances included (i) a net unamortized discount of $43 million and $45 million, respectively, (ii) unamortized deferred financing costs of $42 million and $44 million, respectively, and (iii) an increase in the carrying value of the debt relating to previously settled fair value hedges of $11 million and $14 million, respectively. The face value of the Company’s senior debt was $8.24 billion and $8.44 billion at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

During July 2016, the Company presents operating income (loss) excluding restructuring charges and impairment charges, if any, (“Segment Operating Income”) as the primary measureissued $700 million of profit and loss for its operating segments (“segment profit measure”) in accordance with FASB guidance for segment reporting.2.90% senior notes due 2027. The Company began presenting Segment Operating Income asis using the net proceeds from this issuance for general corporate purposes, including the repurchase of CBS Corp. Class B Common Stock and repayment of short-term borrowings, including commercial paper.

During January 2016, the Company repaid its segment profit measure in$200 million of outstanding 7.625% senior debentures upon maturity.

Commercial Paper
At June 30, 2016, the first quarterCompany had $163 million of 2015 in order to alignoutstanding commercial paper borrowings under its $2.5 billion commercial paper program at a weighted average interest rate of 0.72% and with the primary method the Company's management began using in 2015 to evaluate segment performance and to make decisions regarding the allocationmaturities of resources to its segments.less than 45 days. The Company believeshad no outstanding commercial paper borrowings at December 31, 2015.

Credit Facility
During June 2016, the presentation of Segment Operating Income is relevantCompany amended and useful for investors because it allows investors to view segment performancerestated its $2.5 billion revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”). The amended Credit Facility expires in a mannerJune 2021 and contains provisions that are substantially similar to the primary method used byprevious Credit Facility, which was due to expire in December 2019. The Credit Facility requires the Company’s management and enhances their abilityCompany to understandmaintain a maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio of 4.5x at the Company’s operating performance. The reconciliationend of Segment Operating Income to the Company’s consolidated Net earnings is presented in Note 13 (Reportable Segments) to the consolidated financial statements.each quarter as further
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 2015 2014 2015 2014
Revenues:       
Entertainment$1,785
 $1,835
 $4,046
 $4,138
Cable Networks615
 516
 1,154
 1,053
Publishing199
 211
 344
 364
Local Broadcasting654
 665
 1,250
 1,291
Corporate/Eliminations(34) (39) (75) (88)
Total Revenues$3,219
 $3,188
 $6,719
 $6,758
Segment Operating Income (Loss):       
Entertainment$262
 $341
 $608
 $761
Cable Networks220
 213
 471
 467
Publishing25
 23
 37
 34
Local Broadcasting198
 215
 359
 394
Corporate(64) (62) (132) (135)
Total Segment Operating Income641
 730
 1,343
 1,521
Restructuring charges(55) 
 (55) 
Total Operating Income$586
 $730
 $1,288
 $1,521
Depreciation and Amortization:       
Entertainment$32
 $35
 $64
 $72
Cable Networks6
 6
 12
 11
Publishing2
 1
 3
 3
Local Broadcasting19
 23
 40
 44
Corporate7
 6
 15
 12
Total Depreciation and Amortization$66
 $71
 $134
 $142

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


Entertainment (CBS Television Network, CBS Television Studios, CBS Global Distribution Group, CBS Interactive and CBS Films)
(Contributed 55% and 60% to consolidated revenues for the three and six months endedJune 30, 2015, respectively, versus 58% and 61% for the comparable prior-year periods and 41% and 45% to total segment operating income for the three and six months endedJune 30, 2015, respectively, versus 47% and 50% for the comparable prior-year periods.)
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 2015 2014 2015 2014
Revenues$1,785
 $1,835
 $4,046
 $4,138
Segment Operating Income$262
 $341
 $608
 $761
Segment Operating Income as a % of revenues15% 19% 15% 18%
Restructuring charges$12
 $
 $12
 $
Depreciation and amortization$32
 $35
 $64
 $72
Capital expenditures$13
 $20
 $21
 $37
Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014
For the three months ended June 30, 2015, Entertainment revenues decreased $50 million, or 3%, to $1.79 billion from $1.84 billion for the same prior-year period reflecting lower content licensing and distribution and advertising revenues, partially offset by 50% growth in affiliate and subscription fees. Content licensing and distribution revenues decreased 10% reflecting lower domestic television licensing revenues, principally as a result of a significant streaming sale of Criminal Minds in the second quarter of 2014, partially offset by higher international television licensing revenues. Advertising revenues decreased 2% reflecting the disposition of an Internet business in China during the first quarter of 2015 and the timing of certain sporting events broadcast on the CBS Television Network.
For the three months ended June 30, 2015, Entertainment operating income decreased $79 million, or 23%, to $262 million from $341 million for the same prior-year period, driven by lower revenues and an increased investment in programming and digital distribution initiatives. For the three months ended June 30, 2015 restructuring charges primarily reflected severance costs.
Six Months EndedJune 30, 2015 and 2014
For the six months ended June 30, 2015, Entertainment revenues decreased $92 million, or 2%, to $4.05 billion from $4.14 billion for the same prior-year period reflecting lower content licensing and distribution and advertising revenues, partially offset by 44% growth in affiliate and subscription fees. Content licensing and distribution revenues decreased 7% reflecting lower domestic television licensing revenues, partially offset by higher international television licensing revenues. Advertising revenues decreased 3% mainly because of the broadcast ofone fewer NFL playoff game in 2015 and the timing of certain other sporting events broadcast on the CBS Television Network.

For the six months ended June 30, 2015, Entertainment operating income decreased $153 million, or 20%, to $608 million from $761 million for the same prior-year period, driven by the decline in revenues and an increased investment in sports and entertainment programming and digital distribution initiatives.


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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


For the remainder of 2015, results are expected to benefit from continued growth in affiliate and subscription fees. In addition, comparability will be impacted by fluctuations resulting from the timing of the availability of Company-owned television series for multiyear licensing agreements as television license fee revenues are recognized at the beginning of the license period.
Cable Networks (Showtime Networks, CBS Sports Network and Smithsonian Networks)
(Contributed 19% and 17% to consolidated revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, versus 16% for each of the comparable prior-year periods and 34% and 35% to total segment operating income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, versus 29% and 31% for the comparable prior-year periods.)
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 2015 2014 2015 2014
Revenues$615
 $516
 $1,154
 $1,053
Segment Operating Income$220
 $213
 $471
 $467
Segment Operating Income as a % of revenues36% 41% 41% 44%
Depreciation and amortization$6
 $6
 $12
 $11
Capital expenditures$2
 $3
 $3
 $5
Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014
For the three months ended June 30, 2015, Cable Networks revenues of $615 million increased $99 million, or 19%, from $516 million for the same prior-year period, primarily reflecting revenues from the distribution of a pay-per-view boxing event. As of June 30, 2015 subscriptions totaled 77 million for Showtime Networks (including Showtime, The Movie Channel and Flix), 55 million for CBS Sports Network and 31 million for Smithsonian Networks.
For the three months ended June 30, 2015, Cable Networks operating income increased $7 million, or 3%, to $220 million from $213 million for the same prior-year period, as the revenue growth was significantly offset by higher programming costs for the pay-per-view boxing event.
Six Months EndedJune 30, 2015 and 2014
For the six months ended June 30, 2015, Cable Networks revenues increased $101 million, or 10%, to $1.15 billion from $1.05 billion for the same prior-year period, primarily driven by higher revenues from the distribution of pay-per-view boxing events. Revenue growth also reflects higher affiliate revenues from growth in rates, and increased revenues from the licensing of Showtime original series internationally, primarily from a new licensing agreement with Bell Media, partially offset by lower domestic licensing revenues as 2014 included a significant domestic streaming sale of Dexter.
For the six months ended June 30, 2015, Cable Networks operating income increased $4 million, or 1%, to $471 million from $467 million for the same prior-year period, as the revenue growth was substantially offset by higher programming costs for pay-per-view boxing events and higher advertising costs to promote Showtime original series.
In July 2015, the Company launched a Showtime-branded Internet streaming service that is available both on a stand-alone basis and through third-party Internet distributors. Subscribers to Showtime over the Internet have on demand access to Showtime original series, movies, documentaries and sports programming, as well as the live east and west coast linear feeds of Showtime.


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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


Publishing (Simon & Schuster)
(Contributed 6% and 5% to consolidated revenues for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, versus 7% and 5% for the comparable prior-year periods and 4% and 3% to total segment operating income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, versus 3% and 2% for the comparable prior-year periods.)
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 2015
2014 2015 2014
Revenues$199
 $211
 $344
 $364
Segment Operating Income$25
 $23
 $37
 $34
Segment Operating Income as a % of revenues13% 11% 11% 9%
Depreciation and amortization$2
 $1
 $3
 $3
Capital expenditures$2
 $1
 $2
 $1
Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014
For the three months ended June 30, 2015, Publishing revenues decreased $12 million, or 6%, to $199 million from $211 million for the same prior-year period, reflecting lower book sales. Digital revenues represented 24% of Publishing’s total revenues for the second quarter of 2015. Best-selling titles in the second quarter of 2015 included TheWright Brothers by David McCullough and Finders Keepers by Stephen King, as well as the continued success of the Pulitzer Prize-winning 2014 release, All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr.
For the three months ended June 30, 2015, Publishing operating income increased $2 million, or 9%, to $25 million from $23 million for the same prior-year period as the revenue decline was more than offset by lower production and distribution costs.
Six Months EndedJune 30, 2015 and 2014
For the six months ended June 30, 2015, Publishing revenues decreased $20 million, or 5%, to $344 million from $364 million for the same prior-year period, mainly reflecting lower print book sales.
For the six months ended June 30, 2015, Publishing operating income increased $3 million, or 9%, to $37 million from $34 million for the same prior-year period, as the revenue decline was more than offset by lower production and distribution costs.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


Local Broadcasting (CBS Television Stations and CBS Radio)
(Contributed 20% and 19% to consolidated revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, versus 21% and 19% for the comparable prior-year periods, and 31% and 27% to total segment operating income for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, versus 29% and 26% for the comparable prior-year periods.)
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 2015
2014 2015 2014
Revenues$654
 $665
 $1,250
 $1,291
Segment Operating Income$198
 $215
 $359
 $394
Segment Operating Income as a % of revenues30% 32% 29% 31%
Restructuring charges$43
 $
 $43
 $
Depreciation and amortization$19
 $23
 $40
 $44
Capital expenditures$11
 $12
 $18
 $20
Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014
For the three months ended June 30, 2015, Local Broadcasting revenues decreased $11 million, or 2%, to $654 million from $665 million for the same prior-year period, reflecting lower advertising revenues, partially offset by growth in affiliate and subscription fees. The lower advertising revenues primarily reflect lower political advertising and lower spending by advertisers in several industries, including entertainment, telecommunications and financial services. CBS Television Stations revenues increased 1%, and CBS Radio revenues decreased 5%.
For the three months ended June 30, 2015, Local Broadcasting operating income decreased $17 million, or 8%, to $198 million from $215 million for the same prior-year period, primarily reflecting the revenue decline. Restructuring charges of $43 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 primarily reflected severance costs and costs associated with exiting contractual obligations at CBS Television Stations and CBS Radio.
For the remainder of 2015, affiliate and subscription fees are expected to continue to increase, while advertising revenues will be negatively impacted by lower political spending as 2014 benefited from midterm elections.
Six Months EndedJune 30, 2015 and 2014
For the six months ended June 30, 2015, Local Broadcasting revenues decreased $41 million, or 3%, to $1.25 billion from $1.29 billion for the same prior-year period, reflecting lower advertising revenues, partially offset by growth in affiliate and subscription fees. CBS Television Stations revenues decreased 1% and CBS Radio revenues decreased 6%.
For the six months ended June 30, 2015, Local Broadcasting operating income decreased $35 million, or 9%, to $359 million from $394 million for the same prior-year period, primarily reflecting the revenue decline.
As disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, based on the Company's most recent annual impairment tests for goodwill and FCC licenses performed during the fourth quarter of 2014, the estimated fair value of the Company’s CBS Radio reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by 5% and the carrying value of FCC licenses in eleven radio markets was within 10% of their respective estimated fair values. If recent declines in the radio marketplace become other than temporary, the results of the next impairment test, which may be interim or annual, could reflect a downward revision in the estimated fair value of this reporting unit and/or its FCC licenses, which could result in a noncash impairment charge. Any impairment charge for goodwill and/or FCC licenses could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s reported net earnings.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


Corporate
Corporate expenses include general corporate overhead, unallocated shared company expenses, pension and postretirement benefit costs for plans retained by the Company for previously divested businesses, and intercompany eliminations.
For the three months ended June 30, 2015, corporate expenses increased $2 million, or 3%, to $64 million from $62 million for the same prior-year period due to higher employee-related costs.
For the six months ended June 30, 2015, corporate expenses decreased $3 million, or 2%, to $132 million from $135 million for the same prior-year period due to lower pension and postretirement benefit costs.
Financial Position
Current assets decreased by $357 million to $5.23 billion at June 30, 2015 from $5.59 billion at December 31, 2014, primarily reflecting lower cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable, primarily due to seasonality, partially offset by an increase in prepaid programming inventory, reflecting the timing of payments for sports programming. The allowance for doubtful accounts as a percentage of receivables was 1.9% and 1.4% at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

Current liabilities decreased by $566 million to $3.47 billion at June 30, 2015 from $4.03 billion at December 31, 2014, primarily driven by lower commercial paper borrowings and decreases in accounts payable and accrued compensation from the timing of payments.

Long-term debt increased $1.18 billion to $7.69 billion at June 30, 2015 from $6.51 billion at December 31, 2014 primarily reflecting the issuance of $600 million of 3.50% senior notes due 2025 and $600 million of 4.60% senior notes due 2045, during the first quarter of 2015. During July 2015, the Company issued $800 million of 4.00% senior notes due 2026.

Cash Flows
The changes in cash and cash equivalents were as follows:
 Six Months Ended
 June 30,
 2015 2014
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities from:   
Continuing operations$881
 $593
Discontinued operations(18) 31
Cash provided by operating activities863
 624
Cash used for investing activities from:   
Continuing operations(39) (126)
Discontinued operations(3) (23)
Cash used for investing activities(42) (149)
Cash (used for) provided by financing activities from:   
Continuing operations(929) (2,563)
Discontinued operations
 2,175
Cash used for financing activities(929) (388)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents$(108) $87

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


Operating Activities. For the six months ended June 30, 2015 cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations increased$288 million to $881 million from $593 million for the same prior-year period, primarily reflecting lower income tax payments; the timing of receipts and payments relating to pay-per-view boxing events; and higher collections, resulting from increases in the Company's long-term licensing arrangements in recent years as revenues for these arrangements are recognized at the beginning of the applicable license period while the related cash is collected over the term of such license period.

Cash paid for income taxes from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2015 was $125 million versus $212 million for the same prior-year period, primarily reflecting higher federal and state income tax refunds in 2015.

Cash used for operating activities from discontinued operations for the six months ended June 30, 2015 of $18 million primarily reflects a payment for a tax matter in a foreign jurisdiction related to a previously disposed business that is accounted for as a discontinued operation. During the next six months, the Company expects to make an additional payment of approximately $14 million, plus accrued interest, related to this matter.

Investing Activities. Cash used for investing activities from continuing operations of $39 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 principally reflected capital expenditures of $46 million and investments in domestic and international television joint ventures of $55 million, partially offset by proceeds from dispositions of $59 million, primarily from the sale of an Internet business in China. Cash used for investing activities from continuing operations of $126 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 principally reflected capital expenditures of $69 million and investments in domestic and international television joint ventures of $64 million.

Financing Activities. Cash used for financing activities of $929 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 principally reflected the repurchase of CBS Corp. Class B Common Stock for $1.83 billion and repayments of short-term borrowings of $222 million, partially offset by proceeds from the issuance of senior notes of $1.18 billion. Cash used for financing activities from continuing operations of $2.56 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2014 principally reflected the repurchase of CBS Corp. Class B Common Stock for $2.47 billion and dividend payments of $145 million.

Cash provided by financing activities from discontinued operations of $2.18 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2014 principally reflected net proceeds from Outdoor Americas’ long-term debt borrowings and IPO.

Repurchase of Company Stock and Cash Dividends
During the second quarter of 2015, the Company repurchased 13.2 million shares of its Class B Common Stock under its share repurchase program for $799 million, at an average cost of $60.38 per share. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company repurchased 30.5 million shares of its Class B Common Stock for $1.80 billion, at an average cost of $59.07 per share, leaving $3.00 billion of authorization at June 30, 2015.

During the second quarter of 2015, the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.15 on its Class A and Class B Common Stock, resulting in total dividends of $75 million, payable on July 1, 2015.


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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


Capital Structure
The following table sets forth the Company’s debt.
 At At
 June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014
Commercial paper $394
   $616
 
Senior debt (1.95% – 7.875% due 2016 – 2045) (a)
 7,615
   6,433
 
Obligations under capital leases 91
   97
 
Total debt 8,100
   7,146
 
Less commercial paper 394
   616
 
Less current portion of long-term debt 20
   20
 
Total long-term debt, net of current portion $7,686
   $6,510
 
(a) At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the senior debt balances included (i) a net unamortized discount of $33 million and $21 million, respectively, and (ii) an increase in the carrying value of the debt relating to previously settled fair value hedges of $5 million and $14 million, respectively. At June 30, 2015, the senior debt balances also included an increase in the carrying value of the debt relating to outstanding fair value hedges of $3 million. Such amount was minimal at December 31, 2014. The face value of the Company’s senior debt was $7.64 billion and $6.44 billion at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

During July 2015, the Company issued $800 million of 4.00% senior notes due 2026. During January 2015, the Company issued $600 million of 3.50% senior notes due 2025 and $600 million of 4.60% senior notes due 2045. The Company is using the net proceeds from these issuances for general corporate purposes, including for the repurchase of CBS Corp. Class B Common Stock and repayment of short-term borrowings, including commercial paper.

At June 30, 2015, the Company classified $200 million of debt maturing in January 2016 as long-term debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, reflecting its intent and ability to refinance this debt on a long-term basis.

All of the Company’s long-term debt has been issued under fixed interest rate agreements. The Company has $600 million notional amount of fixed-to-floating rate swaps outstanding to hedge its $600 million of 2.30% senior notes due 2019. These interest rate swaps are designated as fair value hedges. The swaps expose the Company to movements in short-term interest rates. Based on the amount of fixed-to-floating rate swaps at June 30, 2015, a 100 basis point change in interest rates would cause a $6 million change to pretax earnings.
Commercial Paper
The Company had outstanding commercial paper borrowings under its $2.5 billion commercial paper program of $394 million at June 30, 2015 and $616 million at December 31, 2014 at weighted average interest rates of 0.47% and 0.46%, respectively and with maturities of less than forty-five days. The Company’s commercial paper borrowings fluctuate based on the timing of the Company’s cash requirements for its operating, investing and financing needs as well as the cash flows generated to meet these needs.
Credit Facility
At June 30, 2015, the Company had a $2.5 billion revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) which expires in December 2019. The Credit Facility requires the Company to maintain a maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio of 4.5x at the end of each quarter as further described in the Credit Facility. At June 30, 2015,2016, the Company’s Consolidated Leverage Ratio was approximately 2.5x2.4x.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


The Consolidated Leverage Ratio is the ratio of the Company’s indebtedness from continuing operations, adjusted to exclude certain capital lease obligations, at the end of a quarter, to the Company’s Consolidated EBITDA for the trailing four consecutive quarters. Consolidated EBITDA is defined in the Credit Facility as operating income plus interest income and before depreciation, amortization and certain other noncash items.

The Credit Facility is used for general corporate purposes. At June 30, 20152016, the Company had no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility and the remaining availability under the Credit Facility, net of outstanding letters of credit, was $2.49 billion.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company continually projects anticipated cash requirements for its operating, investing and financing needs as well as cash flows generated from operating activities available to meet these needs. The Company’s operating needs include, among other items, commitments for sports programming rights, television and film programming, talent contracts, operating leases, interest payments, and pension funding obligations. The Company’s investing and financing spending includes capital expenditures, share repurchases, dividends and principal payments on its outstanding indebtedness. The Company believes that its operating cash flows; cash and cash equivalents; borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility, which had $2.49 billion of remaining availability at June 30, 20152016; and access to capital markets are sufficient to fund its operating, investing and financing requirements for the next twelve months.

The Company’s funding for short-term and long-term obligations will come primarily from cash flows from operating activities. Any additional cash funding requirements are financed with short-term borrowings, including commercial paper, and long-term debt. To the extent that commercial paper is not available to the Company, the existing Credit Facility provides sufficient capacity to satisfy short-term borrowing needs. The Company routinely assesses its capital structure and opportunistically enters into transactions to lower its interest expense, which could result in a charge from the early extinguishment of debt.

Funding for the Company’s long-term debt obligations due over the next five years of $2.00$2.10 billion is expected to come from the Company’s ability to refinance its debt and cash generated from operating activities.

Legal Matters
General.    On an ongoing basis, the Company vigorously defends itself in numerous lawsuits and proceedings and responds to various investigations and inquiries from federal, state, local and international authorities (collectively, ‘‘litigation’’). Litigation may be brought against the Company without merit, is inherently uncertain and always difficult to predict. However, based on its understanding and evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances, the Company believes that the below-described legal matters and other litigation to which it is a party are not likely, in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows. Under the Separation Agreement between the Company and Viacom Inc., the Company and Viacom Inc. have agreed to defend and indemnify the other in certain litigation in which the Company and/or Viacom Inc. is named.

Claims Related to Former Businesses: Asbestos.    The Company is a defendant in lawsuits claiming various personal injuries related to asbestos and other materials, which allegedly occurred principally as a result of exposure caused by various products manufactured by Westinghouse, a predecessor, generally prior to the early 1970s. Westinghouse was neither a producer nor a manufacturer of asbestos. The Company is typically named as one of a large number of defendants in both state and federal cases. In the majority of asbestos lawsuits, the plaintiffs have not identified which of the Company’s products is the basis of a claim. Claims against the Company

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


plaintiffs have not identified which of the Company’s products is the basis of a claim. Claims against the Company in which a product has been identified principally relate to exposures allegedly caused by asbestos-containing insulating material in turbines sold for power-generation, industrial and marine use.

Claims are frequently filed and/or settled in groups, which may make the amount and timing of settlements, and the number of pending claims, subject to significant fluctuation from period to period. The Company does not report as pending those claims on inactive, stayed, deferred or similar dockets which some jurisdictions have established for claimants who allege minimal or no impairment. As of June 30, 2015,2016, the Company had pending approximately 38,00034,790 asbestos claims, as compared with approximately 41,10036,030 as of December 31, 20142015 and 43,73038,000 as of June 30, 2014.2015. During the second quarter of 2015,2016, the Company received approximately 1,0201,190 new claims and closed or moved to an inactive docket approximately 3,1101,440 claims. The Company reports claims as closed when it becomes aware that a dismissal order has been entered by a court or when the Company has reached agreement with the claimants on the material terms of a settlement. Settlement costs depend on the seriousness of the injuries that form the basis of the claims, the quality of evidence supporting the claims and other factors. TheIn 2015, as the result of an insurance settlement, insurance recoveries exceeded the Company’s totalafter tax costs for settlement and defense of asbestos claims by approximately $5 million. In 2014, the years 2014 and 2013Company’s costs for settlement and defense of asbestos claims after insurance recoveries and net of tax benefitstaxes were approximately $11 million and $29 million, respectively.million. The Company’s costs for settlement and defense of asbestos claims may vary year to year and insurance proceeds are not always recovered in the same period as the insured portion of the expenses.

Filings include claims for individuals suffering from mesothelioma, a rare cancer, the risk of which is allegedly increased by exposure to asbestos; lung cancer, a cancer which may be caused by various factors, one of which is alleged to be asbestos exposure; other cancers, and conditions that are substantially less serious, including claims brought on behalf of individuals who are asymptomatic as to an allegedly asbestos-related disease. The predominant number of claims against the Company are non-cancer claims. In a substantial number of the pending claims, the plaintiff has not yet identified the claimed injury. The Company believes that its reserves and insurance are adequate to cover its asbestos liabilities. This belief is based upon many factors and assumptions, including the number of outstanding claims, estimated average cost per claim, the breakdown of claims by disease type, historic claim filings, costs per claim of resolution and the filing of new claims. While the number of asbestos claims filed against the Company has trended down in the past five to ten years and has remained flat in recent years, it is difficult to predict future asbestos liabilities, as events and circumstances may occur including, among others, the number and types of claims and average cost to resolve such claims, which could affect the Company'sCompany’s estimate of its asbestos liabilities.

Other.    The Company from time to time receives claims from federal and state environmental regulatory agencies and other entities asserting that it is or may be liable for environmental cleanup costs and related damages principally relating to historical and predecessor operations of the Company. In addition, the Company from time to time receives personal injury claims including toxic tort and product liability claims (other than asbestos) arising from historical operations of the Company and its predecessors.

Related Parties
See Note 54 to the consolidated financial statements.
Recent Pronouncements and Adoption of New Accounting Standards
See Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements.


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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


Critical Accounting Policies
See Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014,2015, for a discussion of the Company’s critical accounting policies.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q, including “Item 2 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition,” 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. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of statements that include phrases such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “foresee,” “likely,” “will,” “may,” “could,” or other similar words or phrases. Similarly, statements that describe the Company’s 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 and 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;content; 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 consolidation in the market for the Company’s programming;content; the impact of negotiations or the loss of affiliation agreements or retransmission agreements; the ability to achieve the separation of the Company’s radio business on terms that the Company finds acceptable; the impact of union activity, including possible strikes or work stoppages or the Company’s inability to negotiate favorable terms for contract renewals; other domestic and global economic, business, competitive and/or regulatory factors affecting the Company’s businesses generally; and other factors described in the Company’s filings made under the securities laws, including, among others, those set forth under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20142015 and in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. There may be additional risks, uncertainties and factors that the Company does not currently view as material or that are not necessarily known. The forward‑looking statements included in this document are made as of the date of this document and the Company does not have any obligation to publicly update any forward‑looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.


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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
There have been no significant changes to market risk since reported in the Company'sCompany’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.2015.

Item 4.Controls and Procedures.
The Company’s chief executive officer and chief operating officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) were effective, based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

No change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting occurred during the Company’s last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1A.Risk Factors.
The following updates the corresponding risk factor included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.2015.

The Company Could Suffer Losses Due to Asset Impairment Charges for Goodwill, Intangible Assets, FCC Licenses and Programming

As disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014,2015, based on the Company’s most recent annual impairment tests for goodwill and FCC licenses performed during the fourth quarter of 2014,2015, the estimated fair value of the Company’s CBS Radio reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by 5%less than 1%, the carrying value of FCC licenses in eighteen radio markets was equal to their respective fair values, and the carrying value of FCC licenses in elevenfour radio markets was within 10% of their respective estimated fair values. If recent declines in the radio marketplace become other than temporary, the results of the next impairment test, which may be interim or annual, could reflect aAny downward revision inrevisions to the estimated fair value of thisthe CBS Radio reporting unit and/or itsthese FCC licenses could cause the estimated fair value to fall below their respective carrying values, which could result in a noncash impairment charge. Any impairment charge for goodwill and/or FCC licenses could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s reported net earnings.
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Company Purchases of Equity Securities
In November 2010, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a program to repurchase $1.5 billion of the Company’s common stock.stock in open market purchases or other types of transactions (including accelerated stock repurchases or privately negotiated transactions). Since then, various increases to such amount have been approved and announced, including most recently a $3.0 billion increase to the amount available under such program on August 7, 2014. The program had $1.0 billion remaining as of June 30, 2016. On July 28, 2016, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase to the share purchase program to a total availability of $6.0 billion. Below is a summary of CBS Corp.’s purchases of its Class B Common Stock during the three months ended June 30, 2015.2016.
(in millions, except per share amounts)
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
 
Average
Price Per
Share
 
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Programs
 
Remaining
Authorization
April 1, 2015 - April 30, 2015 3.6
  $61.49  3.6
   $3,579
 
May 1, 2015 - May 31, 2015 4.4
  $61.14  4.4
   $3,309
 
June 1, 2015 - June 30, 2015 5.2
  $58.97  5.2
   $3,001
 
Total 13.2
  $60.38  13.2
   $3,001
 
(in millions, except per share amounts)
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
 
Average
Price Per
Share
 
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Programs
 
Remaining
Authorization
April 1, 2016 - April 30, 2016 2.3
  $54.97
  2.3
   $1,374
 
May 1, 2016 - May 31, 2016 3.1
  $54.75
  3.1
   $1,206
 
June 1, 2016 - June 30, 2016 3.8
  $53.33
  3.8
   $1,002
 
Total 9.2
  $54.21
  9.2
   $1,002
 


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Item 5.Other Information.
As of July 25, 2016, National Amusements, Inc. (“NAI”) directly or indirectly owned approximately 79.5% of the shares of the Company’s voting Class A Common Stock, and owned approximately 8.8% of the shares of the Company’s voting Class A Common Stock and non-voting Class B Common Stock on a combined basis. Mr. Sumner M. Redstone is the beneficial owner of the controlling interest in NAI and, accordingly, beneficially owns all such shares. NAI is controlled by Mr. Redstone through the Sumner M. Redstone National Amusements Trust (the “SMR Trust”), which owns approximately 80% of the voting interest of NAI, and such voting interest of NAI held by the SMR Trust is voted solely by Mr. Redstone until his incapacity or death. The SMR Trust provides that in the event of Mr. Redstone’s death or incapacity, voting control of the NAI voting interest held by the SMR Trust will pass to seven trustees, who will include CBS Corporation directors Ms. Shari Redstone and Mr. David R. Andelman. No member of the Company’s management is a trustee of the SMR Trust.



Item 6.Exhibits.
Exhibit No.Description of Document
(4) Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including indentures.
 (a)
Amended and Restated Senior Indenture dated as of November 3, 2008 (“2008 Indenture”) between CBS Corporation, CBS Operations Inc., and The Bank of New York Mellon, as senior trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed by CBS Corporation on November 3, 2008 (Registration No. 333-154962) (File No. 001-09553)).

 (b)
First Supplemental Indenture to 2008 Indenture dated as of April 5, 2010 between CBS Corporation, CBS Operations Inc., and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as senior trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by CBS Corporation on April 5, 2010 (File No. 001-09553)).

  
The other instruments defining the rights of holders of the long-term debt securities of CBS Corporation and its subsidiaries are omitted pursuant to section (b)(4)(iii)(A) of Item 601 of Regulation S-K. CBS Corporation hereby agrees to furnish copies of these instruments to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.

(10)
 Material Contracts
 (a)
Amended and Restated $2.5 Billion Credit Agreement, dated as of June 9, 2016, among CBS Corporation; CBS Operations Inc.; the Subsidiary Borrowers Parties thereto; the Lenders named therein; JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent; Citibank, N.A., as Syndication Agent; and Bank of America, N.A., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Mizuho Bank, Ltd., Morgan Stanley MUFG Loan Partners, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Co‑Documentation Agents (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of CBS Corporation 2015 Equity Plan for Outside Directors (effective May 21, 2015)filed June 10, 2016) (File No. 001-09553).

(12)Statement Regarding Computation of Ratios (filed herewith)
(31)Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications
(a)Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of CBS Corporation pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a), or 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
(b)Certification of the Chief Operating Officer of CBS Corporation pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a), or 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
(32)Section 1350 Certifications
(a)Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of CBS Corporation furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).
(b)Certification of the Chief Operating Officer of CBS Corporation furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).
(101)Interactive Data File
101. INS XBRL Instance Document.
101. SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.
101. CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.
101. DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.
101. LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.
101. PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.


SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

CBS CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: July 28, 2016/s/ Joseph R. Ianniello
Joseph R. Ianniello
Chief Operating Officer
Date: July 28, 2016/s/ Lawrence Liding
Lawrence Liding
Executive Vice President, Controller and
Chief Accounting Officer


EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.Description of Document
(4)Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including indentures.
(a)
Amended and Restated Senior Indenture dated as of November 3, 2008 (“2008 Indenture”) between CBS Corporation, CBS Operations Inc., and The Bank of New York Mellon, as senior trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed by CBS Corporation on November 3, 2008 (Registration No. 333-154962) (File No. 001-09553)).

(b)First Supplemental Indenture to 2008 Indenture dated as of April 5, 2010 between CBS Corporation, CBS Operations Inc., and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as senior trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by CBS Corporation on April 5, 2010 (File No. 001-09553)).
The other instruments defining the rights of holders of the long-term debt securities of CBS Corporation and its subsidiaries are omitted pursuant to section (b)(4)(iii)(A) of Item 601 of Regulation S-K. CBS Corporation hereby agrees to furnish copies of these instruments to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.

(10)Material Contracts
(a)Amended and Restated $2.5 Billion Credit Agreement, dated as of June 9, 2016, among CBS Corporation; CBS Operations Inc.; the Subsidiary Borrowers Parties thereto; the Lenders named therein; JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent; Citibank, N.A., as Syndication Agent; and Bank of America, N.A., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Mizuho Bank, Ltd., Morgan Stanley MUFG Loan Partners, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Co‑Documentation Agents (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of CBS Corporation filed June 10, 2016) (File No. 001-09553).
(12) Statement Regarding Computation of Ratios (filed herewith)
(31) Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications
 (a)Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of CBS Corporation pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a), or 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
 (b)Certification of the Chief Operating Officer of CBS Corporation pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a), or 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
(32) Section 1350 Certifications
 (a)Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of CBS Corporation furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).
 (b)Certification of the Chief Operating Officer of CBS Corporation furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).
(101) Interactive Data File
  101. INS XBRL Instance Document.
  101. SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.
  101. CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.
  101. DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.
  101. LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.
  101. PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

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CBS CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: August 5, 2015/s/ Joseph R. Ianniello
Joseph R. Ianniello
Chief Operating Officer
Date: August 5, 2015/s/ Lawrence Liding
Lawrence Liding
Executive Vice President, Controller and
Chief Accounting Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.Description of Document
(4)Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including indentures.
(a)
Amended and Restated Senior Indenture dated as of November 3, 2008 (“2008 Indenture”) between CBS Corporation, CBS Operations Inc., and The Bank of New York Mellon, as senior trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed by CBS Corporation on November 3, 2008 (Registration No. 333-154962) (File No. 001-09553)).

(b)First Supplemental Indenture to 2008 Indenture dated as of April 5, 2010 between CBS Corporation, CBS Operations Inc., and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as senior trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by CBS Corporation on April 5, 2010 (File No. 001-09553)).
The other instruments defining the rights of holders of the long-term debt securities of CBS Corporation and its subsidiaries are omitted pursuant to section (b)(4)(iii)(A) of Item 601 of Regulation S-K. CBS Corporation hereby agrees to furnish copies of these instruments to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.

(10)Material Contracts
(a)CBS Corporation 2015 Equity Plan for Outside Directors (effective May 21, 2015) (filed herewith).
(12)Statement Regarding Computation of Ratios (filed herewith)
(31)Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications
(a)Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of CBS Corporation pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a), or 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
(b)Certification of the Chief Operating Officer of CBS Corporation pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a), or 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
(32)Section 1350 Certifications
(a)Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of CBS Corporation furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).
��(b)Certification of the Chief Operating Officer of CBS Corporation furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).
(101)Interactive Data File
101. INS XBRL Instance Document.
101. SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.
101. CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.
101. DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.
101. LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.
101. PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.


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