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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
xQuarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31,September 30, 2018
OR
cTransition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Transition Period from                      to                      
 
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Commission File Number
Exact Name of Registrant; State of
Incorporation; Address and Telephone
Number of Principal Executive Offices
I.R.S. Employer Identification No.
001-32871COMCAST CORPORATION27-0000798
 
PENNSYLVANIA
One Comcast Center
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2838
(215) 286-1700
 
   
001-36438NBCUNIVERSAL MEDIA, LLC14-1682529
 
DELAWARE
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10112-0015
(212) 664-4444
 
 
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 twelve 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.
 Comcast Corporation Yesx Noc 
 NBCUniversal Media, LLC Yesx Noc 
         
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, 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 period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
 Comcast Corporation Yesx Noc 
 NBCUniversal Media, LLC Yesx Noc 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Comcast CorporationLarge accelerated filerxAccelerated filercNon-accelerated filercSmaller reporting companycEmerging growth companyc
NBCUniversal Media, LLCLarge accelerated filercAccelerated filercNon-accelerated filerxSmaller reporting companycEmerging growth companyc
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark whether the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Comcast Corporationc
NBCUniversal Media, LLCc
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
 Comcast Corporation Yesc Nox 
 NBCUniversal Media, LLC Yesc Nox 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of stock, as of the latest practical date:
As of March 31,September 30, 2018, there were 4,607,671,8924,540,060,394 shares of Comcast Corporation Class A common stock and 9,444,375 shares of Comcast Corporation Class B common stock outstanding.
Not applicable for NBCUniversal Media, LLC.
NBCUniversal Media, LLC meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction H(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this form with the reduced disclosure format.
 

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Explanatory Note
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is a combined report being filed separately by Comcast Corporation (“Comcast”) and NBCUniversal Media, LLC (“NBCUniversal”). Comcast owns all of the common equity interests in NBCUniversal, and NBCUniversal meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction H(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and is therefore filing its information within this Form 10-Q with the reduced disclosure format. Each of Comcast and NBCUniversal is filing on its own behalf the information contained in this report that relates to itself, and neither company makes any representation as to information relating to the other company. Where information or an explanation is provided that is substantially the same for each company, such information or explanation has been combined in this report. Where information or an explanation is not substantially the same for each company, separate information and explanation has been provided. In addition, separate condensed consolidated financial statements for each company, along with notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements, are included in this report. Unless indicated otherwise, throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we refer to Comcast and its consolidated subsidiaries, including NBCUniversal and its consolidated subsidiaries, as “we,” “us” and “our;” Comcast Cable Communications, LLC and its consolidated subsidiaries as “Comcast Cable;” Comcast Holdings Corporation as “Comcast Holdings;” NBCUniversal, LLC as “NBCUniversal Holdings;” and NBCUniversal Enterprise, Inc. as “NBCUniversal Enterprise.”
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q modifies and supersedes documents filed before it. The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) allows us to “incorporate by reference” information that we file with it, which means that we can disclose important information to you by referring you directly to those documents. Information incorporated by reference is considered to be part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In addition, information that we file with the SEC in the future will automatically update and supersede information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
You should carefully review the information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and particularly consider any risk factors set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in other reports or documents that we file from time to time with the SEC. In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we state our beliefs of future events and of our future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify these so-called “forward-looking statements” by words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “believes,” “estimates,” “potential,” or “continue,” or the negative of these words, and other comparable words. You should be aware that these statements are only our predictions. In evaluating these statements, you should consider various factors, including

the risks outlined below and in other reports we file with the SEC. Actual events or our actual results could differ materially from our forward-looking statements as a result of any such factors, which could adversely affect our businesses, results of operations or financial condition. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
Our businesses may be affected by, among other things, the following:
our businesses currently face a wide range of competition, and our businesses and results of operations could be adversely affected if we do not compete effectively
changes in consumer behavior driven by online distribution platforms for viewing content could adversely affect our businesses and challenge existing business models
a decline in advertisers’ expenditures or changes in advertising markets could negatively impact our businesses
our businesses depend on keeping pace with technological developments
we are subject to regulation by federal, state, local and foreign authorities, which impose additional costs and restrictions on our businesses
programming expenses for our video services are increasing, which could adversely affect our Cable Communications segment’s video business
NBCUniversal’s success depends on consumer acceptance of its content, and its businesses may be adversely affected if its content fails to achieve sufficient consumer acceptance or the costs to create or acquire content increase
the loss of NBCUniversal’s programming distribution agreements, or the renewal of these agreements on less favorable terms, could adversely affect its businesses
we rely on network and information systems and other technologies, as well as key properties, and a disruption, cyber attack, failure or destruction of such networks, systems, technologies or properties may disrupt our businesses
our businesses depend on using and protecting certain intellectual property rights and on not infringing the intellectual property rights of others
we may be unable to obtain necessary hardware, software and operational support
weak economic conditions may have a negative impact on our businesses
acquisitions, including our acquisition of Sky plc, and other strategic initiatives present many risks, and we may not realize the financial and strategic goals that we had contemplated
labor disputes, whether involving employees or sports organizations, may disrupt our operations and adversely affect our businesses
the loss of key management personnel or popular on-air and creative talent could have an adverse effect on our businesses
we face risks relating to doing business internationally that could adversely affect our businesses
our Class B common stock has substantial voting rights and separate approval rights over several potentially material transactions, and our Chairman and CEO has considerable influence over our company through his beneficial ownership of our Class B common stock


PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Comcast Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31
Three Months Ended
September 30
 Nine Months Ended
September 30
(in millions, except per share data)2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
Revenue$22,791
 $20,587
$22,135
 $21,081
 $66,661
 $62,954
Costs and Expenses:          
Programming and production7,429
 6,061
6,711
 6,059
 20,440
 18,450
Other operating and administrative6,514
 5,939
6,444
 6,535
 19,323
 18,642
Advertising, marketing and promotion1,604
 1,577
1,667
 1,604
 4,924
 4,894
Depreciation2,011
 1,915
2,038
 1,991
 6,070
 5,876
Amortization588
 553
580
 555
 1,750
 1,645
Other operating gains(141) (442) (341) (442)
Total costs and expenses18,146
 16,045
17,299
 16,302
 52,166
 49,065
Operating income4,645
 4,542
4,836
 4,779
 14,495
 13,889
Interest expense(777) (755)(830) (766) (2,413) (2,279)
Investment and other income (loss), net126
 130
(111) 70
 92
 299
Income before income taxes3,994
 3,917
3,895
 4,083
 12,174
 11,909
Income tax expense(818) (1,262)(999) (1,409) (2,894) (4,038)
Net income3,176
 2,655
2,896
 2,674
 9,280
 7,871
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable subsidiary preferred stock58
 82
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable subsidiary preferred stock10
 32
 60
 135
Net income attributable to Comcast Corporation$3,118
 $2,573
$2,886
 $2,642
 $9,220
 $7,736
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders$0.67
 $0.54
$0.63
 $0.56
 $2.00
 $1.64
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders$0.66
 $0.53
$0.62
 $0.55
 $1.98
 $1.61
Dividends declared per common share$0.19
 $0.1575
$0.19
 $0.1575
 $0.57
 $0.4725
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

Comcast Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited) 
Three Months Ended
March 31
Three Months Ended
September 30
 Nine Months Ended
September 30
(in millions)2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
Net income$3,176
 $2,655
$2,896
 $2,674
 $9,280
 $7,871
Unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities, net of deferred taxes of $— and $(61)(1) 104
Deferred gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net of deferred taxes of $(9) and $(4)29
 7
Unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities, net of deferred taxes of $(1), $35, $(1), and $262
 (59) 
 (42)
Deferred gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net of deferred taxes of $5, $(9), $8, and $(16)(15) 16
 (26) 28
Amounts reclassified to net income:          
Realized (gains) losses on cash flow hedges, net of deferred taxes of $6 and $—(20) 
Employee benefit obligations, net of deferred taxes of $2 and $(37)(8) 63
Currency translation adjustments, net of deferred taxes of $(47) and $(41)157
 157
Realized (gains) losses on marketable securities, net of deferred taxes of $—, $—, $— and $—
 (1) 
 (1)
Realized (gains) losses on cash flow hedges, net of deferred taxes of $(5), $7, $(13) and $1517
 (12) 43
 (26)
Employee benefit obligations, net of deferred taxes of $2, $3, $7 and $(30)(8) (6) (24) 51
Currency translation adjustments, net of deferred taxes of $25, $(8), $22 and $(47)(103) 20
 (119) 166
Comprehensive income3,333
 2,986
2,789
 2,632
 9,154
 8,047
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable subsidiary preferred stock58
 82
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable subsidiary preferred stock10
 32
 60
 135
Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests4
 87
(20) 5
 (45) 87
Comprehensive income attributable to Comcast Corporation$3,271
 $2,817
$2,799
 $2,595
 $9,139
 $7,825
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

Comcast Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(Unaudited) 
Three Months Ended
March 31
Nine Months Ended
September 30
(in millions)2018 20172018 2017
Operating Activities      
Net income$3,176
 $2,655
$9,280
 $7,871
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization2,599
 2,468
Depreciation, amortization and other operating gains7,479
 7,079
Share-based compensation199
 173
607
 594
Noncash interest expense (income), net75
 58
289
 187
Net (gain) loss on investment activity and other(74) (73)118
 (133)
Deferred income taxes389
 269
877
 681
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and divestitures:      
Current and noncurrent receivables, net85
 522
(225) 123
Film and television costs, net(45) 46
64
 (71)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses related to trade creditors200
 (194)(85) (20)
Other operating assets and liabilities(1,130) (299)103
 (454)
Net cash provided by operating activities5,474
 5,625
18,507
 15,857
Investing Activities      
Capital expenditures(1,973) (2,078)(6,607) (6,839)
Cash paid for intangible assets(419) (385)(1,375) (1,136)
Acquisitions and construction of real estate properties(59) (130)(129) (325)
Construction of Universal Beijing Resort(257) (47)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired(89) (216)(88) (429)
Proceeds from sales of investments81
 51
127
 120
Purchases of investments(220) (1,062)(840) (2,064)
Other387
 67
579
 797
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(2,292) (3,753)(8,590) (9,923)
Financing Activities      
Proceeds from (repayments of) short-term borrowings, net(902) (1,893)2,909
 (2,807)
Proceeds from borrowings4,043
 3,500
9,850
 11,460
Repurchases and repayments of debt(1,265) (1,059)(4,405) (5,021)
Repurchases of common stock under repurchase program and employee plans(1,729) (996)(4,282) (4,212)
Dividends paid(738) (657)(2,487) (2,147)
Purchase of Universal Studios Japan noncontrolling interests
 (2,299)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests and dividends for redeemable subsidiary preferred stock(79) (72)(209) (198)
Other94
 36
(242) 103
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(576) (1,141)1,134
 (5,121)
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash2,606
 731
11,051
 813
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period3,571
 3,415
3,571
 3,415
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$6,177
 $4,146
$14,622
 $4,228
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

Comcast Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(Unaudited)
(in millions, except share data)March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
September 30,
2018
 December 31,
2017
Assets      
Current Assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents$6,030
 $3,428
$10,616
 $3,428
Receivables, net8,759
 8,834
8,983
 8,834
Programming rights1,354
 1,613
1,223
 1,613
Other current assets2,610
 2,468
2,384
 2,468
Total current assets18,753
 16,343
23,206
 16,343
Film and television costs7,402
 7,087
7,377
 7,087
Investments7,095
 6,931
7,724
��6,931
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $50,393 and $49,91639,068
 38,470
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $50,934 and $49,91639,855
 38,470
Franchise rights59,365
 59,364
59,365
 59,364
Goodwill37,147
 36,780
36,703
 36,780
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $12,465 and $11,95018,339
 18,133
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $13,391 and $11,95018,649
 18,133
Other noncurrent assets, net3,707
 4,354
7,756
 4,354
Total assets$190,876
 $187,462
$200,635
 $187,462
Liabilities and Equity      
Current Liabilities:      
Accounts payable and accrued expenses related to trade creditors$7,349
 $6,908
$7,036
 $6,908
Accrued participations and residuals1,659
 1,644
1,809
 1,644
Deferred revenue1,578
 1,687
1,633
 1,687
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities5,554
 6,620
5,976
 6,620
Current portion of long-term debt3,039
 5,134
3,173
 5,134
Total current liabilities19,179
 21,993
19,627
 21,993
Long-term debt, less current portion63,678
 59,422
69,711
 59,422
Deferred income taxes24,702
 24,259
25,167
 24,259
Other noncurrent liabilities11,253
 10,972
12,468
 10,972
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)

 



 

Redeemable noncontrolling interests and redeemable subsidiary preferred stock1,354
 1,357
1,317
 1,357
Equity:      
Preferred stock—authorized, 20,000,000 shares; issued, zero
 

 
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value—authorized, 7,500,000,000 shares; issued, 5,480,462,920 and 5,507,854,670; outstanding, 4,607,671,892 and 4,635,063,64255
 55
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value—authorized, 7,500,000,000 shares; issued, 5,412,851,422 and 5,507,854,670; outstanding, 4,540,060,394 and 4,635,063,64254
 55
Class B common stock, $0.01 par value—authorized, 75,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 9,444,375
 

 
Additional paid-in capital37,375
 37,497
37,394
 37,497
Retained earnings38,961
 38,202
41,218
 38,202
Treasury stock, 872,791,028 Class A common shares(7,517) (7,517)(7,517) (7,517)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)608
 379
374
 379
Total Comcast Corporation shareholders’ equity69,482
 68,616
71,523
 68,616
Noncontrolling interests1,228
 843
822
 843
Total equity70,710
 69,459
72,345
 69,459
Total liabilities and equity$190,876
 $187,462
$200,635
 $187,462
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

Comcast Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
(Unaudited) 
Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interests and
Redeemable
Subsidiary
Preferred Stock
 
Common Stock
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Treasury
Stock at
Cost
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Non-
controlling
Interests
Total
Equity
Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interests and
Redeemable
Subsidiary
Preferred Stock
 
Common Stock
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Treasury
Stock at
Cost
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Non-
controlling
Interests
Total
Equity
(in millions)ABAB
Balance, December 31, 2016$1,446
$56
$
$38,230
$23,065
$(7,517)$98
$2,231
$56,163
$1,446
$56
$
$38,230
$23,065
$(7,517)$98
$2,231
$56,163
Stock compensation plans   114
 114
   440
 440
Repurchases of common stock under repurchase program and employee plans   (178)(828) (1,006) (1) (633)(3,587) (4,221)
Employee stock purchase plans   39
 39
   140
 140
Dividends declared   (751) (751)   (2,239) (2,239)
Other comprehensive income (loss)   244
87
331
   89
87
176
Contributions from (distributions to) noncontrolling interests, net(8)  (34)(34)(31)  (81)(81)
Purchase of Universal Studios Japan noncontrolling interests   (696) 194
(1,736)(2,238)
Other(11)  (90) 252
162
(114)  48
(1) 252
299
Net income (loss)29
  2,573
 53
2,626
52
  7,736
 83
7,819
Balance, March 31, 2017$1,456
$56
$
$38,115
$24,059
$(7,517)$342
$2,589
$57,644
Balance, September 30, 2017$1,353
$55
$
$37,529
$24,974
$(7,517)$381
$836
$56,258
Balance, December 31, 2017$1,357
$55
$
$37,497
$38,202
$(7,517)$379
$843
$69,459
$1,357
$55
$
$37,497
$38,202
$(7,517)$379
$843
$69,459
Cumulative effects of adoption of accounting standards  (43) 76
 33
  (43) 76
 33
Stock compensation plans  127
 127
  434
 434
Repurchases of common stock under repurchase program and employee plans  (294)(1,432) (1,726) (1) (757)(3,530) (4,288)
Employee stock purchase plans  48
 48
  161
 161
Dividends declared  (884) (884)  (2,631) (2,631)
Other comprehensive income (loss)  153
4
157
  (81)(45)(126)
Contributions from (distributions to) noncontrolling interests, net(17) 350
350
(42) 277
277
Other(10) (3) (3)(6)(35) 59
 (276)(217)
Net income (loss)24
 3,118
 34
3,152
37
 9,220
 23
9,243
Balance, March 31, 2018$1,354
$55
$
$37,375
$38,961
$(7,517)$608
$1,228
$70,710
Balance, September 30, 2018$1,317
$54
$
$37,394
$41,218
$(7,517)$374
$822
$72,345
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

Comcast Corporation

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 1: Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Business and Basis of Presentation
We have prepared these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements based on SEC rules that permit reduced disclosure for interim periods. These financial statements include all adjustments that are necessary for a fair presentation of our consolidated results of operations, cash flows and financial condition for the periods shown, including normal, recurring accruals and other items. The consolidated results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year.
The year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). For a more complete discussion of our accounting policies and certain other information, refer to our consolidated financial statements included in our 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K and the footnotes within this Form 10-Q.
On October 9, 2018, we acquired a controlling interest in Sky plc. Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2018, Sky’s results will be included in our consolidated financial statements. See Note 6 for additional information on the transaction.
Reclassifications
Reclassifications have been made to our condensed consolidated financial statements for the prior year periodperiods to conform to classifications used in 2018. See Note 7 for a discussion of the effects of the adoption of new accounting pronouncements and tax reform on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Note 2: Segment Information
We present our operations in five reportable business segments:
Cable Communications: Consists of the operations of Comcast Cable, which is one of the nation’s largest providers of video, high-speed Internet, voice, and security and automation services (“cable services”) to residential customers under the XFINITY brand; we also provide these and other services to business customers and sell advertising.
Cable Networks: Consists primarily of our national cable networks that provide a variety of entertainment, news and information, and sports content, our regional sports and news networks, our international cable networks, our cable television studio production operations, and various digital properties.
Broadcast Television: Consists primarily of the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, our NBC and Telemundo owned local broadcast television stations, the NBC Universo national cable network, our broadcast television studio production operations, and various digital properties.
Filmed Entertainment: Consists primarily of the operations of Universal Pictures, which produces, acquires, markets and distributes filmed entertainment worldwide; our films are also produced under the Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and Focus Features names.
Theme Parks: Consists primarily of our Universal theme parks in Orlando, Florida; Hollywood, California; and Osaka, Japan. In addition, along with a consortium of Chinese state-owned companies, we are developing a Universal theme park and resort in Beijing, China.
We use Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate the profitability of our operating segments and the components of net income attributable to Comcast Corporation excluded from Adjusted EBITDA are not separately evaluated. Our financial data by business segment is presented in the tables below.

Comcast Corporation

 Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
(in millions)Revenue
Adjusted EBITDA(d)
Depreciation and AmortizationCapital
Expenditures
Cash Paid for Intangible Assets
Cable Communications$13,787
$5,615
$2,071
$1,944
$353
NBCUniversal     
Cable Networks2,884
968
180
11
6
Broadcast Television2,452
321
32
37

Filmed Entertainment1,819
214
26
9
6
Theme Parks1,528
725
170
269
23
Headquarters and Other(a)
15
(161)106
79
43
Eliminations(b)
(73)(1)


NBCUniversal8,625
2,066
514
405
78
Corporate and Other(c)
276
(378)33
35
14
Eliminations(b)
(553)10



Comcast Consolidated$22,135
$7,313
$2,618
$2,384
$445
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
(in millions)Revenue
Adjusted EBITDA(d)
Depreciation and AmortizationCapital
Expenditures
Cash Paid for Intangible Assets
Cable Communications$13,339
$5,216
$2,015
$2,061
$284
NBCUniversal     
Cable Networks2,603
906
179
5
4
Broadcast Television2,125
316
33
66
4
Filmed Entertainment1,753
383
32
18
6
Theme Parks1,550
775
166
199
18
Headquarters and Other(a)
15
(122)97
66
37
Eliminations(b)
(70)(1)


NBCUniversal7,976
2,257
507
354
69
Corporate and Other(c)
266
(349)24
19
12
Eliminations(b)
(500)9



Comcast Consolidated$21,081
$7,133
$2,546
$2,434
$365
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
(in millions)Revenue
Adjusted EBITDA(d)
Depreciation and Amortization
Capital
Expenditures
Cash Paid for Intangible Assets
Cable Communications$41,015
$16,668
$6,171
$5,398
$950
NBCUniversal    
Cable Networks(e)
8,994
3,422
548
22
15
Broadcast Television(e)
8,340
1,245
106
99
75
Filmed Entertainment5,176
555
117
24
20
Theme Parks4,170
1,789
492
811
158
Headquarters and Other(a)
44
(497)314
179
106
Eliminations(b)(e)
(256)(3)


NBCUniversal26,468
6,511
1,577
1,135
374
Corporate and Other(c)
922
(1,167)72
74
51
Eliminations(b)(e)
(1,744)(38)


Comcast Consolidated$66,661
$21,974
$7,820
$6,607
$1,375
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
(in millions)Revenue
Adjusted EBITDA(e)
Depreciation and Amortization
Capital
Expenditures
Cash Paid for Intangible Assets
Cable Communications$13,518
$5,415
$2,053
$1,688
$269
NBCUniversal    
Cable Networks(a)
3,194
1,268
189
3
4
Broadcast Television(a)
3,497
507
34
30
72
Filmed Entertainment1,647
203
28
7
6
Theme Parks1,281
495
155
182
16
Headquarters and Other(b)
14
(188)104
47
32
Eliminations(a)(c)
(103)



NBCUniversal9,530
2,285
510
269
130
Corporate and Other(d)
391
(397)36
16
20
Eliminations(a)(c)
(648)(59)


Comcast Consolidated$22,791
$7,244
$2,599
$1,973
$419

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Three Months Ended March 31, 2017Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
(in millions)Revenue
Adjusted EBITDA(e)
Depreciation and Amortization
Capital
Expenditures
Cash Paid for Intangible AssetsRevenue
Adjusted EBITDA(d)
Depreciation and Amortization
Capital
Expenditures
Cash Paid for Intangible Assets
Cable Communications$13,050
$5,174
$1,946
$1,781
$322
$39,646
$15,683
$5,928
$5,798
$897
NBCUniversal 
 
Cable Networks2,640
1,115
214
2
3
7,939
3,076
574
15
11
Broadcast Television2,208
322
32
29
3
6,574
1,054
96
125
11
Filmed Entertainment1,967
371
22
10
5
5,862
1,041
79
47
17
Theme Parks1,118
397
142
229
13
3,982
1,723
494
671
57
Headquarters and Other(b)(a)
8
(185)98
15
31
32
(542)292
119
101
Eliminations(c)(b)
(88)(1)


(242)(2)


NBCUniversal7,853
2,019
508
285
55
24,147
6,350
1,535
977
197
Corporate and Other(d)(c)
208
(194)14
12
8
679
(845)58
64
42
Eliminations(c)(b)
(524)11



(1,518)30



Comcast Consolidated$20,587
$7,010
$2,468
$2,078
$385
$62,954
$21,218
$7,521
$6,839
$1,136
(a)The revenue and operating costs and expenses associated with our broadcast of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics were reported in our Cable Networks and Broadcast Television segments. The revenue and operating costs and expenses associated with our broadcast of the 2018 Super Bowl were reported in our Broadcast Television segment. Included in Eliminations are transactions relating to these events that our Broadcast Television and Cable Networks segments enter into with our other segments.
(b)
NBCUniversal Headquarters and Other activities include costs associated with overhead, allocations, personnel costs and headquarter initiatives.
(c)(b)Included in Eliminations are transactions that our segments enter into with one another. The most common types of transactions are the following:
our Cable Networks segment generates revenue by selling programming to our Cable Communications segment, which represents a substantial majority of the revenue elimination amount
our Broadcast Television segment generates revenue from the fees received under retransmission consent agreements with our Cable Communications segment
our Cable Communications segment generates revenue by selling advertising and by selling the use of satellite feeds to our Cable Networks segment
our Cable Networks and Broadcast Television segments generate revenue by selling advertising to our Cable Communications segment
our Filmed Entertainment and Broadcast Television segments generate revenue by licensing content to our Cable Networks segment; for segment reporting, this revenue is recognized as the programming rights asset for the licensed content is amortized based on third party revenue
(d)(c)Corporate and Other activities include costs associated with overhead and personnel, revenue and expenses associated with other business development initiatives, including our wireless phone service, and the operations of Comcast Spectacor, which owns the Philadelphia Flyers and the Wells Fargo Center arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and operates arena management-related businesses.Pennsylvania.
(e)(d)
We use Adjusted EBITDA as the measure of profit or loss for our operating segments. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income attributable to Comcast Corporation before net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable subsidiary preferred stock, income tax expense, investment and other income (loss), net, interest expense, depreciation and amortization expense, and other operating gains and losses (such as impairment charges related to fixed and intangible assets and gains or losses on the sale of long-lived assets), if any. From time to time we may exclude from Adjusted EBITDA the impact of certain events, gains, losses or other charges (such as significant legal settlements) that affect the period-to-period comparability of our operating performance. Our reconciliation of the aggregate amount of Adjusted EBITDA for our reportable segments to consolidated income before income taxes is presented in the table below.
 Three Months Ended
September 30
 Nine Months Ended
September 30
(in millions)2018 2017 2018 2017
Adjusted EBITDA$7,313
 $7,133
 $21,974
 $21,218
Adjustment for legal settlement
 (250) 
 (250)
Depreciation(2,038) (1,991) (6,070) (5,876)
Amortization(580) (555) (1,750) (1,645)
Other operating gains141
 442
 341
 442
Interest expense(830) (766) (2,413) (2,279)
Investment and other income (loss), net(111) 70
 92
 299
Income before income taxes$3,895
 $4,083
 $12,174
 $11,909
(e)The revenue and operating costs and expenses associated with our broadcast of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics were reported in our Cable Networks and Broadcast Television segments. The revenue and operating costs and expenses associated with our broadcast of the 2018 Super Bowl were reported in our Broadcast Television segment. Included in Eliminations are transactions relating to these events that our Broadcast Television and Cable Networks segments enter into with our other segments.

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Our reconciliation of the aggregate amount of Adjusted EBITDA for our reportable segments to consolidated income before income taxes is presented in the table below.
 Three Months Ended
March 31
(in millions)2018 2017
Adjusted EBITDA$7,244
 $7,010
Depreciation(2,011) (1,915)
Amortization(588) (553)
Interest expense(777) (755)
Investment and other income (loss), net126
 130
Income before income taxes$3,994
 $3,917
Note 3: Revenue
Three Months Ended
March 31
Three Months Ended
September 30
 Nine Months Ended
September 30
(in millions)2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
Residential:          
Video$5,659
 $5,706
$5,591
 $5,760
 $16,878
 $17,206
High-Speed Internet4,157
 3,842
4,321
 3,942
 12,740
 11,682
Voice1,006
 1,034
982
 1,013
 2,982
 3,081
Business services1,726
 1,543
1,803
 1,629
 5,290
 4,757
Advertising582
 554
684
 594
 1,932
 1,774
Other388
 371
406
 401
 1,193
 1,146
Total Cable Communications(a)
13,518
 13,050
13,787
 13,339
 41,015
 39,646
          
Distribution1,887
 1,562
1,680
 1,533
 5,251
 4,645
Advertising988
 826
820
 787
 2,746
 2,519
Content licensing and other319
 252
384
 283
 997
 775
Total Cable Networks3,194
 2,640
2,884
 2,603
 8,994
 7,939
          
Advertising2,365
 1,279
1,355
 1,241
 5,107
 3,790
Content licensing522
 503
538
 432
 1,541
 1,458
Distribution and other610
 426
559
 452
 1,692
 1,326
Total Broadcast Television3,497
 2,208
2,452
 2,125
 8,340
 6,574
          
Theatrical423
 651
601
 515
 1,564
 2,003
Content licensing733
 734
719
 662
 2,100
 2,080
Home entertainment248
 286
260
 299
 733
 919
Other243
 296
239
 277
 779
 860
Total Filmed Entertainment1,647
 1,967
1,819
 1,753
 5,176
 5,862
          
Total Theme Parks1,281
 1,118
1,528
 1,550
 4,170
 3,982
Headquarters and Other14
 8
15
 15
 44
 32
Eliminations(b)
(103) (88)(73) (70) (256) (242)
Total NBCUniversal9,530
 7,853
8,625
 7,976
 26,468
 24,147
          
Corporate and Other391
 208
276
 266
 922
 679
Eliminations(b)
(648) (524)(553) (500) (1,744) (1,518)
Total revenue$22,791
 $20,587
$22,135
 $21,081
 $66,661
 $62,954
(a)For the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, 2.6% and 2.7%, respectively, of Cable Communications segment revenue was derived from franchise and other regulatory fees. For both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, 2.8% and 2.9%, respectively, of Cable Communications segment revenue was derived from franchise and other regulatory fees.
(b)Included in Eliminations are transactions that our segments enter into with one another. See Note 2 for a description of these transactions.

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We operate primarily in the United States, but also in select international markets, primarily in Europe and Asia. The table below summarizes revenue by geographic location.
Three Months Ended
March 31
Three Months Ended
September 30
 Nine Months Ended
September 30
(in millions)2018  20172018  2017 2018  2017
United States$20,885
  $18,832
$20,244
 $19,142
 $61,060
  $57,047
Foreign1,906
  1,755
1,891
 1,939
 5,601
  5,907
Total revenue$22,791
 $20,587
$22,135
 $21,081
 $66,661
 $62,954
No single customer accounted for a significant amount of revenue in any period presented.

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Cable Communications Segment
Residential
Our Cable Communications segment generates revenue from residential customers subscribing to our video, high-speed Internet, voice, and security and automation services, which we market individually and as bundled services at a discounted rate in the United States. Revenue from residential customers that purchase bundled services at a discounted rate is allocated between the separate services based on the respective stand-alone selling prices. The stand-alone selling prices are determined based on the current prices at which we separately sell the cable services. Significant judgment is used to determine performance obligations that should be accounted for separately and the allocation of revenue when services are combined in a bundle. Revenue related to our security and automation services is reported in other revenue.
We recognize revenue from residential cable services as the services are provided on a monthly basis. Subscription rates and related charges vary according to the services and features customers receive. Customers are typically billed in advance and pay on a monthly basis. Installation fees are deferred and recognized as revenue over the period of benefit to the customer, which is less than a year for residential customers. While a portion of our residential customers are subject to contracts for their cable services, which are typically 2 years in length, based on our evaluation of the terms of these contracts, we recognize revenue for these cable services on a basis that is consistent with our customers that are not subject to contracts. Our cable services generally involve customer premise equipment, such as set-top boxes, cable modems and wireless gateways. The timing and pattern of recognition for customer premise equipment revenue are consistent with those of our residential cable services. Sales commissions related to our residential customers are expensed as incurred, as the related period of benefit is less than a year.
Under the terms of our cable franchise agreements, we are generally required to pay the cable franchising authority an amount based on our gross video revenue. We generally pass these and other similar fees through to our cable services customers and classify these fees in the respective cable service revenue, with the corresponding costs included in other operating and administrative expenses.
Business Services
Our Cable Communications segment generates revenue from business customers subscribing to a variety of products and services. Our small business services offerings primarily include high-speed Internet services, as well as voice and video services, similar to those that we provide to our residential customers, and also include cloud-based solutions that provide file sharing, online backup and web conferencing, among other features. We also offer Ethernet network services that connect multiple locations and provide higher downstream and upstream speed options to medium-sized customers and larger enterprises, as well as advanced voice services. In addition, we provide cellular backhaul services to mobile network operators to help these customers manage their network bandwidth.
Recently, we have expanded our enterprise service offerings to include a software-defined networking product and our managed solutions business to offer enterprise customers support related to Wi-Fi networks, router management, network security, business continuity risks and other services. We primarily offer our enterprise service offerings to Fortune 1000 companies and other large enterprises with multiple locations both within and outside of our cable distribution footprint where we have agreements with other companies to use their networks to provide coverage.
We recognize revenue from business services as the services are provided on a monthly basis. Substantially all of our business customers are initially under contracts, with terms typically ranging from 2 years for small and medium-sized businesses to up to 5 years for larger enterprises. At any given time, the amount of future revenue to be earned related to fixed pricing under existing agreements is equal to approximately half of our annual business services revenue, of which the substantial majority will be recognized within 2 years. Customers with contracts may only discontinue service in accordance with the terms of their contracts. We receive payments from business customers based on a billing schedule established in our contracts, which is typically on a monthly basis. Installation revenue related to our business services customers and sales commissions are generally deferred and recognized over the respective contract terms.

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Advertising
Our Cable Communications segment generates revenue from the sale of advertising and from our advanced advertising businesses.business. As part of our distribution agreements with cable networks, we generally receive an allocation of scheduled advertising time on cable networks that we sell to local, regional and national advertisers. In most cases, the available advertising units are sold by our sales force. We also represent the advertising sales efforts of other multichannel video providers in some markets. Since we are acting as the principal in these arrangements, we record the advertising that is sold in advertising revenue and the fees paid to multichannel video providers in other operating and administrative expenses. In some cases, we work with representation firms as an extension of our sales force to sell a portion of the advertising units allocated to us and record the revenue net of agency commissions. In addition, we generate revenue from the sale of advertising online and on our On Demand service. We enter into advertising arrangements with customers and have determined that a contract exists once all terms and conditions are agreed upon, typically when the number of advertising units is specifically identified and the timing of airing is scheduled. Advertisements are

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generally aired or viewed within one year once all terms and conditions are agreed upon. Advertising revenue is recognized in the period in which advertisements are aired or viewed. Payment terms vary by contract, although terms generally require payment within 30 to 60 days from when advertisements are aired or viewed. Our advanced advertising businessesbusiness provide technology, tools, marketplace solutions and data-driven insights to various customers in the media industry to more effectively engage with their targeted audiences. Revenue earned from our advanced advertising businessesbusiness is recognized when services are provided.
NBCUniversal Segments
Distribution
Our Cable Networks segment generates distribution revenue from the distribution of our cable network programming to traditional and virtual multichannel video providers. Our Broadcast Television segment generates distribution revenue from the fees received under retransmission consent agreements and associated fees received from NBC-affiliated local broadcast television stations.
Distribution revenue is recognized as programming is provided on a monthly basis, generally under multiyear agreements. Monthly fees received under distribution agreements with multichannel video providers are generally based on the number of subscribers. Payment terms and conditions vary by contract type, although terms generally include payment within 30 to 60 days.
Advertising
Our Cable Networks and Broadcast Television segments generate advertising revenue from the sale of advertising on our cable and broadcast networks, our owned local broadcast television stations, and various digital properties.
We enter into advertising arrangements with customers and have determined that a contract exists once all terms and conditions are agreed upon, typically when the number of advertising units is specifically identified and the timing of airing is scheduled. Advertisements are generally aired or viewed within one year once all terms are agreed upon. Advertising revenue is recognized, net of agency commissions, in the period in which advertisements are aired or viewed and payment occurs thereafter, generally within 30 days. In some instances, we guarantee audience ratings for the advertisements. To the extent there is a shortfall in contracts where the ratings were guaranteed, a portion of the revenue is deferred until the shortfall is settled, typically by providing additional advertising units generally within one year of the original airing.
Theatrical
Our Filmed Entertainment segment theatrical revenue is generated from the worldwide theatrical release of our produced and acquired films for exhibition in movie theaters and is affected by the timing, nature and number of films released in movie theaters and their acceptance by audiences. Theatrical revenue is also affected by the number of exhibition screens, ticket prices, the percentage of ticket sale retention by the exhibitors and the popularity of competing films at the time our films are released. We recognize theatrical revenue as the films are viewed and exhibited in theaters and payment generally occurs within 60 days after exhibition.
Content Licensing
Our Cable Networks, Broadcast Television and Filmed Entertainment segments generate revenue from the licensing of our owned film and television content in the United States and internationally to cable, broadcast and premium networks and subscription video on demand services. Our content licensing agreements generally include fixed pricing and span multiple years. For example, following a film’s theatrical release, our Filmed Entertainment segment may license the exhibition rights of a film to different customers over multiple successive distribution windows.

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We recognize revenue when the content is delivered and available for use by the licensee. When the term of an existing agreement is renewed or extended, we recognize revenue at the later of when the content is available or when the renewal or extension period begins. Payment terms and conditions vary by contract type, although payments are generally collected over the license term. The amount of future revenue to be earned related to fixed pricing under existing agreements primarily relates to our Filmed Entertainment segment, which at any given time equals approximately 1 to 2 years of our annual Filmed Entertainment content licensing revenue. The substantial majority of this revenue will be recognized within 2 years. This amount may fluctuate from period to period depending on the timing of the release and the availability of content under existing agreements and may not represent the total content licensing revenue expected to be recognized as it does not include revenue from future agreements or from variable pricing or optional purchases under existing agreements.
For our content licensing agreements that also include variable pricing, such as pricing based on the number of subscribers to a subscription video on demand service sold by our customers, we generally recognize revenue for variable pricing as the content is delivered and available and as the variable amounts become known. our customers sell to their subscribers.

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Home Entertainment
Our Filmed Entertainment segment generates revenue from the sale of our produced and acquired films on standard-definition digital video discs and Blu-ray discs (together, “DVDs”) and through digital distribution services. Our Cable Networks and Broadcast Television networks also generate revenue from the sale of owned programming on DVDs and through digital distribution services, which is reported in other revenue. We recognize revenue from DVD sales, net of estimated returns and customer incentives, on the date that DVDs are delivered to and made available for sale by retailers. Payment terms generally include payment within 60 to 90 days from delivery to the retailer.
Theme Parks
Our Theme Parks segment generates revenue primarily from ticket sales and guest spending at our Universal theme parks in Orlando, Florida; Hollywood, California; and Osaka, Japan. Guest spending includes in-park spending on food, beverages and merchandise. We recognize revenue from theme park ticket sales when the tickets are used, generally within a year from the date of purchase. For annual passes, we generally recognize revenue on a straight-line basis over the period the pass is available to be used. We recognize revenue from guest spending at the point of sale.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
The following tables summarize our accounts receivable and other balances that are not separately presented in our condensed consolidated balance sheet that relate to the recognition of revenue and collection of the related cash, as well as deferred costs associated with our contracts with customers.
(in millions)March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
September 30,
2018
 December 31,
2017
Receivables, gross$9,052
 $9,122
$9,300
 $9,122
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts293
 288
317
 288
Receivables, net$8,759
 $8,834
$8,983
 $8,834
(in millions)March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
September 30,
2018
 December 31,
2017
Noncurrent receivables (included in other noncurrent assets, net)$1,180
 $1,184
Noncurrent receivables, net (included in other noncurrent assets, net)$1,207
 $1,184
Contract acquisition and fulfillment costs (included in other noncurrent assets, net)$929
 $922
$928
 $922
Noncurrent deferred revenue (included in other noncurrent liabilities)$536
 $497
$572
 $497
In our Cable Communications segment, we manage credit risk by screening applicants through the use of internal customer information, identification verification tools and credit bureau data, as well as offering customers the opportunity to establish automatic monthly payments. If a customer’s account is delinquent, various measures are used to collect outstanding amounts, including termination of the customer’s cable services.

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Note 4: Earnings Per Share
Computation of Diluted EPS
Three Months Ended March 31Three Months Ended September 30
2018 20172018 2017
(in millions, except per share data)Net Income
Attributable to
Comcast
Corporation
 Shares Per Share
Amount
 Net Income
Attributable to
Comcast
Corporation
 Shares Per Share
Amount
Net Income
Attributable to
Comcast
Corporation
 Shares Per Share
Amount
 Net Income
Attributable to
Comcast
Corporation
 Shares Per Share
Amount
Basic EPS attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders$3,118
 4,633
 $0.67
 $2,573
 4,747
 $0.54
$2,886
 4,564
 $0.63
 $2,642
 4,698
 $0.56
Effect of dilutive securities:                      
Assumed exercise or issuance of shares relating to stock plans  72
     85
    55
     79
  
Diluted EPS attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders$3,118
 4,705
 $0.66
 $2,573
 4,832
 $0.53
$2,886
 4,619
 $0.62
 $2,642
 4,777
 $0.55

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 Nine Months Ended September 30
 2018 2017
(in millions, except per share data)Net Income
Attributable to
Comcast
Corporation
 Shares Per Share
Amount
 Net Income
Attributable to
Comcast
Corporation
 Shares Per Share
Amount
Basic EPS attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders$9,220
 4,599
 $2.00
 $7,736
 4,725
 $1.64
Effect of dilutive securities:           
Assumed exercise or issuance of shares relating to stock plans  56
     81
  
Diluted EPS attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders$9,220
 4,655
 $1.98
 $7,736
 4,806
 $1.61
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders (“diluted EPS”) considers the impact of potentially dilutive securities using the treasury stock method. Our potentially dilutive securities include potential common shares related to our stock options and our restricted share units (“RSUs”). The amount of potential common shares related to our share-based compensation plans that were excluded from diluted EPS because their effect would have been antidilutive was not material for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 and 2017.
Note 5: Long-Term Debt
As of March 31,September 30, 2018, our debt had a carrying value of $66.7$72.9 billion and an estimated fair value of $70.7$74.5 billion. The estimated fair value of our publicly traded debt was primarily based on Level 1 inputs that use quoted market values for the debt. The estimated fair value of debt for which there are no quoted market prices was based on Level 2 inputs that use interest rates available to us for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. See Note 6 for information regarding the financing of the Sky transaction.
Debt Borrowings
(in millions)Three months ended
March 31, 2018
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2018
Comcast sterling-denominated term loan due 2021 (see Note 6)$3,913
Comcast revolving credit facility (see Note 6)1,500
Comcast 3.90% senior notes due 2038$1,200
1,200
Comcast 3.55% senior notes due 20281,000
1,000
Comcast 4.00% senior notes due 20481,000
1,000
Comcast 4.25% senior notes due 2053800
800
Universal Beijing Resort term loans (see Note 6)386
Other43
51
Total$4,043
$9,850
Debt Repayments
(in millions)Three months ended
March 31, 2018
Comcast 5.875% senior notes due 2018$900
Other365
Total$1,265
In April 2018, NBCUniversal Enterprise repaid at maturity $700 million aggregate principal amount of senior floating rate notes due 2018 and $1.1 billion aggregate principal amount of 1.662% senior notes due 2018.
Debt Repayments
(in millions)Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2018
NBCUniversal Enterprise 1.662% senior notes due 2018$1,100
Comcast 5.70% senior notes due 20181,000
Comcast 5.875% senior notes due 2018900
NBCUniversal Enterprise senior floating rate notes due 2018700
Universal Studios Japan term loans maturing 2022362
Other343
Total$4,405
Revolving Credit Facilities
As of March 31,September 30, 2018, amounts$1.5 billion was outstanding under our consolidated revolving credit facilities. Amounts available under our consolidated revolving credit facilities, net of amounts outstanding under our commercial paper programs and outstanding letters of credit, totaled $8.3$3.8 billion, which included $1.5 billion$823 million available under NBCUniversal Enterprise’s revolving credit facility.

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Commercial Paper Programs
As of March 31,September 30, 2018, Comcast andhad $3 billion face amount of commercial paper outstanding. As of September 30, 2018, NBCUniversal Enterprise had no$794 million face amount of commercial paper outstanding.

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Note 6: Significant Transactions
Sky Transaction
On October 9, 2018, in connection with our offer to acquire the share capital of Sky, we acquired a controlling interest in Sky through a series of purchases of Sky shares and acceptances of the offer at our offer price of £17.28 per Sky share. Because shareholders owning over 90% of the fully diluted share capital of Sky have either accepted our offer or sold their Sky shares to us, we have exercised, in accordance with applicable U.K. law, our right to acquire the remaining shares of Sky, which we expect will be completed in the fourth quarter of 2018. The consideration under our offer implies a value of approximately £30.2 billion (approximately $39.4 billion using the exchange rate on October 9, 2018) for the fully diluted share capital of Sky. As of October 9, 2018, Sky had outstanding indebtedness that will be consolidated in our financial statements with an aggregate principal amount of approximately $11 billion using the exchange rates as of such date, which is not guaranteed by us, Comcast Cable Communications, LLC or NBCUniversal.
Sky is one of Europe’s leading media and entertainment companies, connecting customers to a broad range of video content through its pay television services. It also provides communication services, including residential high-speed Internet, voice, and wireless phone services. Sky operates the Sky News broadcast network and sports and entertainment networks, produces original content, and has exclusive content rights.
To finance our acquisition, in September 2018, we borrowed £3.0 billion ($3.9 billion using the exchange rate on the date of borrowing) under our £7.0 billion unsecured sterling-denominated term loan credit agreement and $1.5 billion under Comcast’s revolving credit facility, and issued $3.0 billion of commercial paper under Comcast’s commercial paper program, all of which were classified as long-term debt at September 30, 2018. The proceeds from the term loan borrowing were restricted as to use for purchase of Sky shares and were classified as restricted cash in other noncurrent assets, net. Additionally, in October 2018, we issued $27.0 billion aggregate amount of senior unsecured fixed and floating rate notes that will mature between 2020 and 2058, and borrowed £3.6 billion ($4.8 billion using the exchange rates on the dates of borrowings) under our £7.0 billion unsecured sterling-denominated term loan credit agreement and $3.0 billion under our $3.0 billion unsecured dollar-denominated term loan credit agreement. The unsecured term loans and senior notes are guaranteed by Comcast Cable Communications, LLC and NBCUniversal. In October 2018, we used a portion of the net proceeds from the senior notes offering to repay the commercial paper outstanding and revolving credit facility borrowings, and to replenish a portion of our cash, in each case, that had been previously used for purchases of Sky shares.
Acquisition-Related Expenses
As a result of the Sky transaction, we have incurred incremental expenses related to legal, accounting, valuation and other professional services, which are reflected in other operating and administrative expenses. We also incurred certain financing costs associated with our borrowings, which are reflected in interest expense. The table below presents the amounts related to these expenses included in our consolidated statement of operations. Additional acquisition-related fees are expected in the fourth quarter of 2018.
 Three Months Ended September 30Nine Months Ended September 30
(in millions)20182018
Other operating and administrative expenses$8
$29
Interest expense$34
$45
Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation and Unaudited Pro Forma Information
We will apply acquisition accounting to Sky and its results of operations will be included in our consolidated results of operations from the date of acquisition. The assets and liabilities acquired as a result of the transaction will be recorded at their estimated fair values. Due to the limited time since the acquisition date and limitations on access to Sky information prior to the acquisition date, the initial accounting for the transaction is incomplete at this time. As a result, we are unable to provide amounts recognized as of the acquisition date for assets and liabilities acquired. Also, because the initial accounting for the transaction is incomplete, we are unable to provide supplemental pro forma revenue and earnings of the combined entity. We will include this information in future filings.

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Universal Beijing Resort
We entered into an agreement with a consortium of Chinese state-owned companies to build and operate a Universal theme park and resort in Beijing, China (“Universal Beijing Resort”). We own a 30% interest in Universal Beijing Resort and the construction will be funded through a combination of debt financing and equity contributions from the investors in accordance with their equity interests. The debt financing, which is being provided by a syndicate of Chinese financial institutions, contains certain financial and operating covenants and a maximum borrowing limit of ¥26.6 billion RMB (approximately $4 billion)billion as of quarter end). The debt financing is secured by the assets of Universal Beijing Resort and the equity interests of the investors. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, Universal Beijing Resort borrowed $386 million of term loans under the debt financing agreements.
We have concluded that Universal Beijing Resort is a variable interest entity based on its governance structure, and we consolidate it because we have the power to direct activities that most significantly impact its economic performance. There are no liquidity arrangements, guarantees or other financial commitments between us and Universal Beijing Resort, and therefore our maximum risk of financial loss is our 30% interest. Universal Beijing Resort’s results of operations are reported in our Theme Parks segment. Our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows includes the costs of construction and related borrowings in the "construction of Universal Beijing Resort" and "proceeds from borrowings" captions, respectively, and equity contributions from our investing partner are included in other financing activities.
In March 2018, Universal Beijing Resort received initial equity investments through a combination of cash and noncash contributions from the investors. As of March 31,September 30, 2018, our condensed consolidated balance sheet included assets, primarily including property and equipment, and liabilities, including the term loans, of Universal Beijing Resort totaling $1.2 billion and $523$728 million, respectively.
Sky OfferFCC Spectrum Auction
On April 25, 2018, we13, 2017, the Federal Communications Commission announced the results of its spectrum auction. In the auction, NBCUniversal relinquished its spectrum rights in the New York, Philadelphia and Chicago designated market areas (“DMAs”) where NBC and Telemundo had overlapping spectrum. NBCUniversal received proceeds of $482 million in July 2017, which were recorded in other investing activities in our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. NBCUniversal recognized a pre-conditional all-cash firm offerpretax gain of $337 million in other operating gains for the entire issuedthree and to be issuednine months ended September 30, 2017 in our condensed consolidated statement of income. NBC and Telemundo stations share capital of Sky plc. Pursuant to the offer, Sky shareholders will be entitled to receive £12.50broadcast signals in cash for each Sky share (implying a value of approximately £22 billion, or $31 billion using the exchange rate at the time of the offer), plus any final dividend in respect of Sky’s fiscal year ending June 30, 2018 up to an amount of £0.218 per Sky share which is declared and paid prior to the offer going wholly unconditional. The acquisition is subject to the satisfaction (or waiver, where applicable) of certain conditions, including receipt of antitrust and regulatory approvals and securing acceptances carrying more than 50% of the voting rights then normally exercisable at a general meeting of Sky.these DMAs. In connection with the offer,auction, we have entered into an unsecured bridge credit agreementalso acquired the rights to $1.7 billion of spectrum, which were recorded to other intangible assets, net in an aggregate principal amountour condensed consolidated balance sheet. We had previously made a deposit of up$1.8 billion to £16 billionparticipate in the auction in the third quarter of 2016 and an unsecured term loan credit agreementreceived a refund for amounts in an aggregate principal amount of up to £7 billion ($22 billion and $10 billion, respectively, using the exchange rate at the timeexcess of the offer), which will be guaranteed by Comcast Cable Communications, LLCpurchase price in the second quarter of 2017.
Universal Studios Japan
On April 6, 2017, we acquired the remaining interests in Universal Studios Japan that we did not already own for $2.3 billion. The acquisition was funded through cash on hand and NBCUniversal.borrowings under our commercial paper program. Because we maintained control of Universal Studios Japan, the difference between the consideration transferred and the recorded value of the noncontrolling interests, as well as the related tax and accumulated other comprehensive income impacts, were recorded to additional paid-in capital.
Note 7: Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Tax Reform
Revenue Recognition
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) updated the accounting guidance related to revenue recognition. The updated accounting guidance provides a single, contract-based revenue recognition model to help improve financial reporting by providing clearer guidance on when an entity should recognize revenue and by reducing the number of standards to which an entity has to refer. The core principle of the new standard is that a company should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.
We adopted the updated guidance on January 1, 2018 on a full retrospective basis, which required us to reflect the impact of the updated guidance for all periods presented. Upon adoption, we also implemented changes in our presentation of certain revenues and expenses, primarily in our Cable Communications segment.
The adoption of the new standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial position for any period presented. The updated guidance also requires additional disclosures regarding the nature, timing and uncertainty of our revenue transactions (see Note 3).
The tables below present the effects on our condensed consolidated statement of income and balance sheet for the prior year periods presented.

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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2017
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
(in millions)Previously Reported
Effects of Adoption
As Adjusted
Previously Reported
Effects of Adoption
As Adjusted
 Previously Reported
Effects of Adoption
As Adjusted
Revenue$20,463
$124
$20,587
$20,983
$98
$21,081
 $62,611
$343
$62,954
Total costs and expenses$15,933
$112
$16,045
$16,191
$111
$16,302
 $48,731
$334
$49,065
Operating income$4,530
$12
$4,542
$4,792
$(13)$4,779
 $13,880
$9
$13,889
Net income attributable to Comcast Corporation$2,566
$7
$2,573
$2,650
$(8)$2,642
 $7,729
$7
$7,736
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
As of December 31, 2017December 31, 2017
(in millions)Previously Reported
Effects of Adoption
As Adjusted
Previously Reported
Effects of Adoption
As Adjusted
Total current assets$16,060
$283
$16,343
$16,060
$283
$16,343
Film and television costs$7,076
$11
$7,087
$7,076
$11
$7,087
Other intangible assets, net$18,779
$(646)$18,133
$18,779
$(646)$18,133
Other noncurrent assets, net$3,489
$865
$4,354
$3,489
$865
$4,354
Total assets$186,949
$513
$187,462
$186,949
$513
$187,462
  
Total current liabilities$21,561
$432
$21,993
$21,561
$432
$21,993
Deferred income taxes$24,256
$3
$24,259
$24,256
$3
$24,259
Other noncurrent liabilities$10,904
$68
$10,972
$10,904
$68
$10,972
Total equity$69,449
$10
$69,459
$69,449
$10
$69,459
Total liabilities and equity$186,949
$513
$187,462
$186,949
$513
$187,462
Cable Communications
A summary of the changes implemented for the Cable Communications segment is presented below.
Changes to Presentation of Revenue and Related Costs
Revenue from our residential video services decreased with corresponding increases to high-speed Internet and voice revenue due to a change in the allocation of revenue among our cable services included in a bundle that our residential customers purchase at a discount.
Revenue from franchise and other regulatory fees, which was previously presented in other revenue, is now presented with the corresponding cable services. This resulted in increases to video, voice and business services revenue.
Residential customer late fees are now presented in other revenue. These fees were previously presented as a reduction to other operating costs and expenses.
Certain costs, including costs related to the fulfillment of contracts with customers, are now presented as other assets and the related costs are recognized over time in operating costs and expenses, which are comprised of total costs and expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization expense and other operating gains. These amounts were previously presented as intangible assets, and the expenses were previously presented in amortization expense. The payments related to these assets are now presented in net cash provided by operating activities rather than in cash paid for intangible assets in our consolidated statement of cash flows.
Changes to the Timing of Recognition of Revenue and Related Costs
Installation revenue and commission expense are now recognized as revenue and operating costs and expenses, respectively, over a period of time rather than recognized immediately as they were previously. We recorded a deferred revenue liability related to upfront installation fees that are not distinct services, which required us to allocate the installation fees to the respective service. The installation fees are generally recognized as revenue over the period that the fee would influence a customer to renew their service. This period is less than a year for residential customers and the term of the related contract for business services customers. Incremental costs to obtain a contract with a customer, such as commissions for our business customers, are now deferred and recognized over the contract term. Sales commissions related to our residential customers are expensed as incurred as the related period of benefit is less than a year.

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The table below presents the effects these changes had on our Cable Communications segment revenue, operating costs and expenses, and depreciation and amortization expense as a result of the updated guidance for the prior year period.periods. Previously reported amounts are based on amounts previously presented in the segment information footnote.
Three months ended
March 31, 2017
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
(in millions)Previously Reported
Effects of Adoption
As Adjusted
Previously Reported
Effects of Adoption
As Adjusted
 Previously Reported
Effects of Adoption
As Adjusted
Residential:    
Video$5,774
$(68)$5,706
$5,825
$(65)$5,760
 $17,396
$(190)$17,206
High-speed Internet3,606
236
3,842
3,709
233
3,942
 10,994
688
11,682
Voice863
171
1,034
840
173
1,013
 2,559
522
3,081
Business services1,490
53
1,543
1,575
54
1,629
 4,596
161
4,757
Advertising512
42
554
542
52
594
 1,628
146
1,774
Other667
(296)371
712
(311)401
 2,064
(918)1,146
Total Cable Communications revenue$12,912
$138
$13,050
$13,203
$136
$13,339
 $39,237
$409
$39,646
Operating costs and expenses$7,714
$162
$7,876
$7,957
$166
$8,123
 $23,473
$490
$23,963
Depreciation and amortization expense$1,980
$(34)$1,946
$2,049
$(34)$2,015
 $6,030
$(102)$5,928
NBCUniversal Segments
The adoption of the updated guidance impacted the timing of recognition for some of our revenue contracts, primarily for content licensing agreements. As a result of the adoption of the updated guidance, when the term of existing content licensing agreements is renewed or extended, revenue is not recognized until the date when the renewal or extension period begins. Under the prior guidance, revenue for the content licensing renewal period was recognized on the date that the renewal was agreed to contractually. This change resulted in delayed revenue recognition for content licensing renewals or extensions in our Cable Networks, Broadcast Television and Filmed Entertainment segments. This change also impacted the timing of the related amortization of our film and television costs and participations and residuals expenses. The adoption of the updated guidance did not have a material impact on the results of operations or financial position for the NBCUniversal segments.
Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
In January 2016, the FASB updated the accounting guidance related to the recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities. The updated accounting guidance, among other things, requires that all nonconsolidated equity investments, except those accounted for under the equity method, be measured at fair value and the changes in fair value be recognized in net income. On January 1, 2018, we adopted the updated guidance prospectively along with a related clarifying update and as a result, we recorded an immaterial cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings, accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and investments. See Note 9 for further information.
Tax Reform
On December 22, 2017, new federal tax reform legislation was enacted in the United States (“2017 Tax Act”), resulting in significant changes from previous tax law. The new legislation reduced the federal corporate income tax rate to 21% from 35% effective January 1, 2018. In the fourth quarter of 2017, we recorded a net income tax benefit of approximately $12.7 billion on the date of enactment of the new legislation, primarily relating to a reduction of our net deferred tax liabilities as a result of the rate change. This amount also includes the reversal of our net deferred tax liabilities related to cumulative undistributed foreign earnings and deferred tax assets for related foreign tax credits, partially offset by the one-time deemed repatriation tax on undistributed foreign earnings and profits.
The adjustments to deferred tax assets and liabilities, and the liability related to the transition tax, are provisional amounts based on information available as of March 31,September 30, 2018. These amounts are subject to change as we obtain information necessary to complete the calculations. We did not recognize any changesDuring the nine months ended September 30, 2018, we recorded immaterial adjustments to the provisional amounts forrelated to the three months ended March 31, 2018. We will update the provisional amounts as we refine our estimates of cumulative temporary differences including those related toand the immediate deduction for qualified property,one-time deemed repatriation tax on undistributed foreign earnings and our interpretations of the application of the new legislation.profits. We expect to complete our analysis of the provisional items duringin the second halffourth quarter of 2018.
In February 2018, the FASB issued guidance that permits companies to reclassify disproportionate tax effects recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income as a result of the 2017 Tax Act to retained earnings. We adopted the guidance as of January 1, 2018 and, as a result, we recorded an immaterial cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings and accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

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In February 2018, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 was enacted. As part of this legislation, various tax provisions that had expired on December 31, 2016 were retroactively extended to December 31, 2017, including the statute permitting the immediate deduction for certain film and television production costs. The legislation resulted inWe recorded an income tax benefit of $128 million forin the three months ended March 31, 2018.first quarter of 2018 as a result of the enactment of this legislation.
Restricted Cash
In November 2016, the FASB updated the accounting guidance related to restricted cash. The new standard requires that the statement of cash flows present the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents, and a reconciliation of such total to amounts on the balance sheet. We adopted the updated guidance on January 1, 2018 and as required applied the retrospective transition method. The adoption did not have a material impact for any period presented.
Leases
In February 2016, the FASB updated the accounting guidance related to leases. The updated accounting guidance requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with the exception of short-term leases. The asset and liability are initially measured based on the present value of committed lease payments. For a lessee, the recognition, measurement and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease do not significantly change from previous guidance. For a lessor, the accounting applied is also largely unchanged from previous guidance. The updated guidance is effective for us as of January 1, 2019 and early adoption is permitted. TheWe will adopt the updated accounting guidance must be adopted using a modified retrospective approach for leases that exist or are entered into after the beginning of the earliest comparative period in the financial statements.first quarter of 2019 and prior periods will not be adjusted. We are currently in the process of determining the impact that the updated accounting guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.
Note 8: Film and Television Costs
(in millions)March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
September 30,
2018
 December 31,
2017
Film Costs:      
Released, less amortization$1,590
 $1,734
$1,573
 $1,734
Completed, not released54
 50
242
 50
In production and in development1,287
 1,149
1,010
 1,149
2,931
 2,933
2,825
 2,933
Television Costs:      
Released, less amortization2,361
 2,260
2,286
 2,260
In production and in development845
 818
905
 818
3,206
 3,078
3,191
 3,078
Programming rights, less amortization2,619
 2,689
2,584
 2,689
8,756
 8,700
8,600
 8,700
Less: Current portion of programming rights1,354
 1,613
1,223
 1,613
Film and television costs$7,402
 $7,087
$7,377
 $7,087
Note 9: Investments
(in millions)March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
September 30,
2018
 December 31,
2017
Equity method$3,615
 $3,546
$4,163
 $3,546
Marketable equity securities471
 433
322
 433
Nonmarketable equity securities1,235
 1,186
1,528
 1,186
Other investments1,789
 1,785
1,798
 1,785
Total investments7,110
 6,950
7,811
 6,950
Less: Current investments15
 19
87
 19
Noncurrent investments$7,095
 $6,931
$7,724
 $6,931

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Investment and Other Income (Loss), Net
Three Months Ended
March 31
Three Months Ended
September 30
 Nine Months Ended
September 30
(in millions)2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
Equity in net income (losses) of investees, net$(49) $36
$(76) $(39) $(56) $12
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities, net28
 (5)(38) 7
 (50) 
Other income (loss), net147
 99
3
 102
 198
 287
Investment and other income (loss), net$126
 $130
$(111) $70
 $92
 $299
Beginning January 1, 2018, in connection with our adoption of the updated accounting guidance related to the recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities (see Note 7), we updated the presentation and accounting policies for our investments previously classified as fair value and cost method investments. The investment categories presented in the table above are based on the new guidance and updated policies, where applicable, are presented below.
Equity Method
Atairos
In February 2018, we amended our agreement with Atairos, which primarily increases our commitment to fund Atairos from up to $4 billion to up to $5 billion in the aggregate at any one time, subject to certain offsets.
As of both March 31,September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, we had an investment in Atairos of $2.9 billion and $2.4 billion.billion, respectively. For the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 and 2017, we made cash capital contributions to Atairos totaling $31$133 million and $457$994 million, respectively. Atairos follows investment company accounting and records its investments at their fair values each reporting period with the net gains or losses reflected in its statement of income. We recognize our share of these gainsAtairos’ income and losses in equity in net income (losses) of investees, net. For the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, our share of Atairos’ income was $38 million and $224 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, our share of AtairosAtairos’ income was $35$7 million and $57$106 million, respectively.
In April 2018, we sold a controlling interest in our arena management-related businesses to Atairos and received as consideration additional equity interests in Atairos. We account for our retained ownership in the businesses as an equity method investment. In connection with the sale of the businesses, we recognized a pretax gain of $200 million in other operating gains in the second quarter of 2018.
In July 2017, we sold a business to a company owned by Atairos and received as consideration an investment in that company, which we account for as an equity method investment. In connection with the sale of the business, we recognized a pretax gain of $105 million in other operating gains in the third quarter of 2017.
Hulu
As of March 31,September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, we had an investment in Hulu of $231$219 million and $249 million, respectively. For the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 and 2017, we made cash capital contributions to Hulu totaling $114$341 million to Hulu.and $198 million, respectively. We recognize our proportionate share of Hulu’s income and losses in equity in net income (losses) of investees, net. For the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, we recognized our proportionate share of Hulu’s losses of $132 million and $370 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, we recognized our proportionate share of Hulu’s losses of $131$62 million and $54$168 million, respectively, in equity in net income (losses) of investees, net.respectively.
The Weather Channel
In March 2018, we sold our investment in The Weather Channel cable network and recognized a pretax gain of $64 million in other income (loss), net.
Marketable Equity Securities
We classify publicly traded investments with readily determinable fair values that are not accounted for under the equity method as marketable equity securities. Marketable equity securities are recorded at cost and adjusted to fair value at each reporting period. The changes in fair value between measurement dates are recorded in realized and unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities, net. The fair values of our marketable equity securities are based on Level 1 inputs that use quoted market prices.

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Snap
In March 2017, we acquired an interest in Snap Inc. for $500 million as part of its initial public offering, which we have classified as a marketable equity security. Snap is a camera company whose primary product is Snapchat, a camera app that was created to help people communicate through short videos and images. As of March 31,September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, we had an investment in Snap of $467$249 million and $430 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, we recognized unrealized gainslosses of $37$135 million and $180 million, respectively, in realized and unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities, net related to our investment in Snap.
Nonmarketable Equity Securities
We classify investments without readily determinable fair values that are not accounted for under the equity method as nonmarketable equity securities. The accounting guidance requires nonmarketable equity securities to be recorded at cost and adjusted to fair value at each reporting period. However, the guidance allows for a measurement alternative, which is to record the investments at cost, less impairment, if any, and subsequently adjust for observable price changes of identical or similar investments of the same issuer. We apply this measurement alternative to a majority of our nonmarketable equity securities. When an observable event occurs, we estimate the fair values of our nonmarketable equity securities based on Level 2 inputs that are derived from observable price changes of similar securities adjusted for insignificant differences in rights and obligations. The changes in value are recorded in realized and unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities, net.

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Other Investments
AirTouch
We hold two series of preferred stock of Verizon Americas, Inc., formerly known as AirTouch Communications, Inc. (“AirTouch”), a subsidiary of Verizon Communications Inc., which are redeemable in April 2020. As of both March 31,September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, we had an investment in AirTouch of $1.6 billion. We account for our investment in AirTouch as a held to maturity investment using the cost method. As of March 31,September 30, 2018, the estimated fair value of the AirTouch preferred stock and the estimated fair value of the associated liability related to the redeemable subsidiary preferred shares issued by one of our consolidated subsidiaries were each $1.7 billion. The estimated fair values are based on Level 2 inputs that use pricing models whose inputs are derived primarily from or corroborated by observable market data through correlation or other means for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Note 10: Supplemental Financial Information
Share-Based Compensation
Our share-based compensation plans consist primarily of awards of RSUs and stock options to certain employees and directors as part of our approach to long-term incentive compensation. Additionally, through our employee stock purchase plans, employees are able to purchase shares of our common stock at a discount through payroll deductions.
In March 2018, we granted 12.1 million RSUs and 41.0 million stock options related to our annual management awards. The weighted-average fair values associated with these grants were $35.94 per RSU and $7.15 per stock option.
Recognized Share-Based Compensation Expense
Three Months Ended
March 31
Three Months Ended
September 30
 Nine Months Ended
September 30
(in millions)2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
Restricted share units$83
 $74
$94
 $99
 $279
 $284
Stock options44
 40
50
 52
 155
 155
Employee stock purchase plans12
 10
7
 8
 24
 25
Total$139
 $124
$151
 $159
 $458
 $464
As of March 31,September 30, 2018, we had unrecognized pretax compensation expense of $1.1 billion$914 million and $607$489 million related to nonvested RSUs and nonvested stock options, respectively.

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Cash Payments for Interest and Income Taxes 
Three Months Ended
March 31
Nine Months Ended
September 30
(in millions)2018 20172018 2017
Interest$854
 $895
$2,240
 $2,277
Income taxes$162
 $132
$1,533
 $3,415
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities
During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018:
we acquired $1.5$2.1 billion of property and equipment and intangible assets that were accrued but unpaid
we recorded a liability of $877$864 million for a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per common share to be paid in AprilOctober 2018
we received noncash contributions from noncontrolling interests totaling $316$391 million related to Universal Beijing Resort (see Note 6)

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Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported in the condensed consolidated balance sheet to the total of the amounts reported in our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows.
(in millions)March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
September 30,
2018
 December 31,
2017
Cash and cash equivalents$6,030
 $3,428
$10,616
 $3,428
Restricted cash included in other current assets64
 60
47
 60
Restricted cash included in other noncurrent assets, net83
 83
3,959
 83
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$6,177
 $3,571
$14,622
 $3,571
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(in millions)March 31,
2018
 March 31,
2017
September 30,
2018
 September 30,
2017
Unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities$1
 $104
$2
 $(43)
Deferred gains (losses) on cash flow hedges20
 (7)28
 (12)
Unrecognized gains (losses) on employee benefit obligations310
 282
294
 270
Cumulative translation adjustments277
 (37)50
 166
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of deferred taxes$608
 $342
$374
 $381
Note 11: Commitments and Contingencies
Redeemable Subsidiary Preferred Stock
As of March 31,September 30, 2018, the fair value of the NBCUniversal Enterprise redeemable subsidiary preferred stock was $753$742 million. The estimated fair value is based on Level 2 inputs that use pricing models whose inputs are derived primarily from or corroborated by observable market data through correlation or other means for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Contingencies
We are a defendant in several unrelated lawsuits claiming infringement of various patents relating to various aspects of our businesses. In certain of these cases, other industry participants are also defendants, and also in certain of these cases, we expect that any potential liability would be in part or in whole the responsibility of our equipment and technology vendors under applicable contractual indemnification provisions. In addition, we are subject to other legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of our business. While the amount of ultimate liability with respect to such actions is not expected to materially affect our results of operations, cash flows or financial position, any litigation resulting from any such legal proceedings or claims could be time-consuming and injure our reputation.

Comcast Corporation

Note 12: Condensed Consolidating Financial Information
Comcast (“Comcast Parent”), Comcast Cable Communications, LLC (“CCCL Parent”), and NBCUniversal (“NBCUniversal Media Parent”) have fully and unconditionally guaranteed each other’s debt securities, including the Comcast revolving credit facility.
Comcast Parent and CCCL Parent also fully and unconditionally guarantee NBCUniversal Enterprise’s $4.8$3 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes $1.5and $1.6 billion revolving credit facility and commercial paper program. NBCUniversal Media Parent does not guarantee the NBCUniversal Enterprise senior notes, revolving credit facility or commercial paper program.
Comcast Parent provides an unconditional guarantee of the Universal Studios Japan ¥430$3.5 billion term loans with a final maturity of March 2022. Comcast Parent also provides an unconditional subordinated guarantee of the $185 million principal amount currently outstanding of Comcast Holdings’ ZONES due October 2029. Neither CCCL Parent nor NBCUniversal Media Parent guarantee the Comcast Holdings’ ZONES due October 2029. None of Comcast Parent, CCCL Parent nor NBCUniversal Media Parent guarantee the $62 million principal amount currently outstanding of Comcast Holdings’ ZONES due November 2029.2029 or the Universal Beijing Resort term loans.

Comcast Corporation

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
For the Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2018 
(in millions)Comcast
Parent
Comcast
Holdings
CCCL
Parent
NBCUniversal
Media Parent
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Elimination
and
Consolidation
Adjustments
Consolidated
Comcast
Corporation
Comcast
Parent
Comcast
Holdings
CCCL
Parent
NBCUniversal
Media Parent
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Elimination
and
Consolidation
Adjustments
Consolidated
Comcast
Corporation
Revenue:  
Service revenue$
$
$
$
$22,791
$
$22,791
$
$
$
$
$22,135
$
$22,135
Management fee revenue292

286


(578)
299

294


(593)
Total revenue292

286

22,791
(578)22,791
299

294

22,135
(593)22,135
Costs and Expenses:  
Programming and production



7,429

7,429




6,711

6,711
Other operating and administrative228

286
318
6,260
(578)6,514
208

294
230
6,305
(593)6,444
Advertising, marketing and promotion



1,604

1,604




1,667

1,667
Depreciation11



2,000

2,011
12



2,026

2,038
Amortization1



587

588
1



579

580
Other operating gains



(141)
(141)
Total cost and expenses240

286
318
17,880
(578)18,146
221

294
230
17,147
(593)17,299
Operating income (loss)52


(318)4,911

4,645
78


(230)4,988

4,836
Interest expense(561)(3)(47)(106)(60)
(777)(600)(3)(48)(113)(66)
(830)
Investment and other income (loss), net3,520
3,319
2,826
1,942
1,588
(13,069)126
3,299
3,380
3,007
1,576
1,065
(12,438)(111)
Income (loss) before income taxes3,011
3,316
2,779
1,518
6,439
(13,069)3,994
2,777
3,377
2,959
1,233
5,987
(12,438)3,895
Income tax (expense) benefit107

9
(5)(929)
(818)109
(1)10
(2)(1,115)
(999)
Net income (loss)3,118
3,316
2,788
1,513
5,510
(13,069)3,176
2,886
3,376
2,969
1,231
4,872
(12,438)2,896
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable subsidiary preferred stock



58

58
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable subsidiary preferred stock



10

10
Net income (loss) attributable to Comcast Corporation$3,118
$3,316
$2,788
$1,513
$5,452
$(13,069)$3,118
$2,886
$3,376
$2,969
$1,231
$4,862
$(12,438)$2,886
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Comcast Corporation$3,271
$3,369
$2,789
$1,696
$5,791
$(13,645)$3,271
$2,799
$3,349
$2,974
$1,112
$4,663
$(12,098)$2,799

Comcast Corporation

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
For the Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2017
(in millions)Comcast
Parent
Comcast
Holdings
CCCL
Parent
NBCUniversal
Media Parent
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Elimination
and
Consolidation
Adjustments
Consolidated
Comcast
Corporation
Comcast
Parent
Comcast
Holdings
CCCL
Parent
NBCUniversal
Media Parent
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Elimination
and
Consolidation
Adjustments
Consolidated
Comcast
Corporation
Revenue:  
Service revenue$
$
$
$
$20,587
$
$20,587
$
$
$
$
$21,081
$
$21,081
Management fee revenue275

270


(545)
285

280


(565)
Total revenue275

270

20,587
(545)20,587
285

280

21,081
(565)21,081
Costs and Expenses:  
Programming and production



6,061

6,061




6,059

6,059
Other operating and administrative170

270
306
5,738
(545)5,939
183

280
277
6,360
(565)6,535
Advertising, marketing and promotion



1,577

1,577




1,604

1,604
Depreciation7



1,908

1,915
7



1,984

1,991
Amortization2



551

553
1



554

555
Total costs and expenses179

270
306
15,835
(545)16,045
Other operating gains



(442)
(442)
Total cost and expenses191

280
277
16,119
(565)16,302
Operating income (loss)96


(306)4,752

4,542
94


(277)4,962

4,779
Interest expense(517)(3)(60)(112)(63)
(755)(544)(3)(48)(116)(55)
(766)
Investment and other income (loss), net2,847
2,686
2,327
1,623
1,279
(10,632)130
2,934
2,513
1,995
2,206
1,845
(11,423)70
Income (loss) before income taxes2,426
2,683
2,267
1,205
5,968
(10,632)3,917
2,484
2,510
1,947
1,813
6,752
(11,423)4,083
Income tax (expense) benefit147
(9)21
(3)(1,418)
(1,262)158
(10)17
(6)(1,568)
(1,409)
Net income (loss)2,573
2,674
2,288
1,202
4,550
(10,632)2,655
2,642
2,500
1,964
1,807
5,184
(11,423)2,674
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable subsidiary preferred stock



82

82
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable subsidiary preferred stock



32

32
Net income (loss) attributable to Comcast Corporation$2,573
$2,674
$2,288
$1,202
$4,468
$(10,632)$2,573
$2,642
$2,500
$1,964
$1,807
$5,152
$(11,423)$2,642
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Comcast Corporation$2,817
$2,724
$2,289
$1,408
$4,712
$(11,133)$2,817
$2,595
$2,484
$1,968
$1,722
$5,024
$(11,198)$2,595

Comcast Corporation

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 
(in millions)Comcast
Parent
Comcast
Holdings
CCCL
Parent
NBCUniversal
Media Parent
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Elimination
and
Consolidation
Adjustments
Consolidated
Comcast
Corporation
Revenue:       
Service revenue$
$
$
$
$66,661
$
$66,661
Management fee revenue889

873


(1,762)
Total revenue889

873

66,661
(1,762)66,661
Costs and Expenses:       
Programming and production



20,440

20,440
Other operating and administrative626

873
772
18,814
(1,762)19,323
Advertising, marketing and promotion



4,924

4,924
Depreciation34



6,036

6,070
Amortization4



1,746

1,750
Other operating gains



(341)
(341)
Total cost and expenses664

873
772
51,619
(1,762)52,166
Operating income (loss)225


(772)15,042

14,495
Interest expense(1,739)(9)(143)(332)(190)
(2,413)
Investment and other income (loss), net10,416
10,279
8,832
5,107
3,977
(38,519)92
Income (loss) before income taxes8,902
10,270
8,689
4,003
18,829
(38,519)12,174
Income tax (expense) benefit318

29
(12)(3,229)
(2,894)
Net income (loss)9,220
10,270
8,718
3,991
15,600
(38,519)9,280
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable subsidiary preferred stock



60

60
Net income (loss) attributable to Comcast Corporation$9,220
$10,270
$8,718
$3,991
$15,540
$(38,519)$9,220
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Comcast Corporation$9,139
$10,245
$8,723
$3,877
$15,357
$(38,202)$9,139

Comcast Corporation

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
(in millions)Comcast
Parent
Comcast
Holdings
CCCL
Parent
NBCUniversal
Media Parent
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Elimination
and
Consolidation
Adjustments
Consolidated
Comcast
Corporation
Revenue:       
Service revenue$
$
$
$
$62,954
$
$62,954
Management fee revenue841

827


(1,668)
Total revenue841

827

62,954
(1,668)62,954
Costs and Expenses:       
Programming and production



18,450

18,450
Other operating and administrative553

827
844
18,086
(1,668)18,642
Advertising, marketing and promotion



4,894

4,894
Depreciation21



5,855

5,876
Amortization4



1,641

1,645
Other operating gains



(442)
(442)
Total costs and expenses578

827
844
48,484
(1,668)49,065
Operating income (loss)263


(844)14,470

13,889
Interest expense(1,592)(9)(159)(344)(175)
(2,279)
Investment and other income (loss), net8,600
7,841
6,628
5,493
4,476
(32,739)299
Income (loss) before income taxes7,271
7,832
6,469
4,305
18,771
(32,739)11,909
Income tax (expense) benefit465
(26)56
(17)(4,516)
(4,038)
Net income (loss)7,736
7,806
6,525
4,288
14,255
(32,739)7,871
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable subsidiary preferred stock



135

135
Net income (loss) attributable to Comcast Corporation$7,736
$7,806
$6,525
$4,288
$14,120
$(32,739)$7,736
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Comcast Corporation$7,825
$7,804
$6,531
$4,253
$13,993
$(32,581)$7,825

Comcast Corporation

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the ThreeNine Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2018 
(in millions)Comcast
Parent
Comcast
Holdings
CCCL
Parent
NBCUniversal
Media Parent
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Elimination
and
Consolidation
Adjustments
Consolidated
Comcast
Corporation
Comcast
Parent
Comcast
Holdings
CCCL
Parent
NBCUniversal
Media Parent
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Elimination
and
Consolidation
Adjustments
Consolidated
Comcast
Corporation
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$(270)$453
$(149)$(382)$5,822
$
$5,474
$(1,461)$137
$(206)$(1,047)$21,084
$
$18,507
Investing Activities:  
Net transactions with affiliates640
(897)149
347
(239)

(1,087)(586)206
800
667


Capital expenditures



(1,973)
(1,973)(15)


(6,592)
(6,607)
Cash paid for intangible assets(2)


(417)
(419)(3)


(1,372)
(1,375)
Acquisitions and construction of real estate properties(39)


(20)
(59)(94)


(35)
(129)
Construction of Universal Beijing Resort



(257)
(257)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired



(89)
(89)



(88)
(88)
Proceeds from sales of investments


57
24

81



67
60

127
Purchases of investments(11)

(5)(204)
(220)(118)

(50)(672)
(840)
Other
444


(57)
387

449


130

579
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities588
(453)149
399
(2,975)
(2,292)(1,317)(137)206
817
(8,159)
(8,590)
Financing Activities:  
Proceeds from (repayments of) short-term borrowings, net(902)




(902)2,117



792

2,909
Proceeds from borrowings3,973



70

4,043
9,386



464

9,850
Repurchases and repayments of debt(900)

(3)(362)
(1,265)(1,900)

(3)(2,502)
(4,405)
Repurchases of common stock under repurchase program and employee plans(1,729)




(1,729)(4,282)




(4,282)
Dividends paid(738)




(738)(2,487)




(2,487)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests and dividends for redeemable subsidiary preferred stock



(79)
(79)



(209)
(209)
Other(22)


116

94
(56)


(186)
(242)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(318)

(3)(255)
(576)2,778


(3)(1,641)
1,134
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash


14
2,592

2,606



(233)11,284

11,051
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period


496
3,075

3,571



496
3,075

3,571
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$
$
$
$510
$5,667
$
$6,177
$
$
$
$263
$14,359
$
$14,622

Comcast Corporation

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the ThreeNine Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2017
(in millions)Comcast
Parent
Comcast
Holdings
CCCL
Parent
NBCUniversal
Media Parent
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Elimination
and
Consolidation
Adjustments
Consolidated
Comcast
Corporation
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$(453)$(10)$(168)$(330)$6,586
$
$5,625
Investing Activities:       
Net transactions with affiliates1,385
10
168
115
(1,678)

Capital expenditures(1)


(2,077)
(2,078)
Cash paid for intangible assets



(385)
(385)
Acquisitions and construction of real estate properties(69)


(61)
(130)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired



(216)
(216)
Proceeds from sales of investments


10
41

51
Purchases of investments(9)

(4)(1,049)
(1,062)
Other55



12

67
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities1,361
10
168
121
(5,413)
(3,753)
Financing Activities:       
Proceeds from (repayments of) short-term borrowings, net(1,739)


(154)
(1,893)
Proceeds from borrowings3,500





3,500
Repurchases and repayments of debt(1,000)

(3)(56)
(1,059)
Repurchases of common stock under repurchase program and employee plans(996)




(996)
Dividends paid(657)




(657)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests and dividends for redeemable subsidiary preferred stock



(72)
(72)
Other(16)


52

36
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(908)

(3)(230)
(1,141)
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash


(212)943

731
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period


482
2,933

3,415
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$
$
$
$270
$3,876
$
$4,146
        




(in millions)Comcast
Parent
Comcast
Holdings
CCCL
Parent
NBCUniversal
Media Parent
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Elimination
and
Consolidation
Adjustments
Consolidated
Comcast
Corporation
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$(931)$91
$(233)$(1,055)$17,985
$
$15,857
Investing Activities:       
Net transactions with affiliates4,216
(91)818
833
(5,776)

Capital expenditures(6)


(6,833)
(6,839)
Cash paid for intangible assets(2)


(1,134)
(1,136)
Acquisitions and construction of real estate properties(190)


(135)
(325)
Construction of Universal Beijing Resort



(47)
(47)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired



(429)
(429)
Proceeds from sales of investments


10
110

120
Purchases of investments(56)
(35)(57)(1,916)
(2,064)
Other101


49
647

797
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities4,063
(91)783
835
(15,513)
(9,923)
Financing Activities:       
Proceeds from (repayments of) short-term borrowings, net(1,739)


(1,068)
(2,807)
Proceeds from borrowings5,997



5,463

11,460
Repurchases and repayments of debt(1,000)
(550)(3)(3,468)
(5,021)
Repurchases of common stock under repurchase program and employee plans(4,212)




(4,212)
Dividends paid(2,147)




(2,147)
Purchase of Universal Studios Japan noncontrolling interests



(2,299)
(2,299)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests and dividends for redeemable subsidiary preferred stock



(198)
(198)
Other(31)


134

103
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(3,132)
(550)(3)(1,436)
(5,121)
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash


(223)1,036

813
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period


482
2,933

3,415
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$
$
$
$259
$3,969
$
$4,228


Comcast Corporation

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
March 31,September 30, 2018
(in millions)Comcast
Parent
Comcast
Holdings
CCCL
Parent
NBCUniversal
Media Parent
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Elimination
and
Consolidation
Adjustments
Consolidated
Comcast
Corporation
Comcast
Parent
Comcast
Holdings
CCCL
Parent
NBCUniversal
Media Parent
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Elimination
and
Consolidation
Adjustments
Consolidated
Comcast
Corporation
Assets

Cash and cash equivalents$
$
$
$510
$5,520
$
$6,030
$
$
$
$263
$10,353
$
$10,616
Receivables, net



8,759

8,759




8,983

8,983
Programming rights



1,354

1,354




1,223

1,223
Other current assets56


19
2,535

2,610
58
8

34
2,284

2,384
Total current assets56


529
18,168

18,753
58
8

297
22,843

23,206
Film and television costs



7,402

7,402




7,377

7,377
Investments157
21
110
701
6,106

7,095
267
11
122
790
6,534

7,724
Investments in and amounts due from subsidiaries eliminated upon consolidation120,165
146,308
142,199
51,648
114,646
(574,966)
129,360
146,297
132,562
53,078
103,526
(564,823)
Property and equipment, net622



38,446

39,068
649



39,206

39,855
Franchise rights



59,365

59,365




59,365

59,365
Goodwill



37,147

37,147




36,703

36,703
Other intangible assets, net12



18,327

18,339
11



18,638

18,649
Other noncurrent assets, net370
265

87
3,234
(249)3,707
782
230

95
6,884
(235)7,756
Total assets$121,382
$146,594
$142,309
$52,965
$302,841
$(575,215)$190,876
$131,127
$146,546
$132,684
$54,260
$301,076
$(565,058)$200,635
Liabilities and Equity
  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses related to trade creditors$39
$
$
$
$7,310
$
$7,349
$13
$
$
$
$7,023
$
$7,036
Accrued participations and residuals



1,659

1,659




1,809

1,809
Deferred revenue



1,578

1,578




1,633

1,633
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities1,846
92
215
336
3,065

5,554
1,852
150
231
346
3,397

5,976
Current portion of long-term debt1,002


4
2,033

3,039
699


4
2,470

3,173
Total current liabilities2,887
92
215
340
15,645

19,179
2,564
150
231
350
16,332

19,627
Long-term debt, less current portion46,424
141
2,100
7,748
7,265

63,678
54,120
144
2,100
7,748
5,599

69,711
Deferred income taxes
304

71
24,605
(278)24,702

330

68
25,070
(301)25,167
Other noncurrent liabilities2,589


1,182
7,453
29
11,253
2,920


1,225
8,257
66
12,468
Redeemable noncontrolling interests and redeemable subsidiary preferred stock



1,354

1,354




1,317

1,317
Equity:
  
Common stock55





55
54





54
Other shareholders’ equity69,427
146,057
139,994
43,624
245,291
(574,966)69,427
71,469
145,922
130,353
44,869
243,679
(564,823)71,469
Total Comcast Corporation shareholders’ equity69,482
146,057
139,994
43,624
245,291
(574,966)69,482
71,523
145,922
130,353
44,869
243,679
(564,823)71,523
Noncontrolling interests



1,228

1,228




822

822
Total equity69,482
146,057
139,994
43,624
246,519
(574,966)70,710
71,523
145,922
130,353
44,869
244,501
(564,823)72,345
Total liabilities and equity$121,382
$146,594
$142,309
$52,965
$302,841
$(575,215)$190,876
$131,127
$146,546
$132,684
$54,260
$301,076
$(565,058)$200,635

Comcast Corporation

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
December 31, 2017
(in millions)Comcast
Parent
Comcast
Holdings
CCCL
Parent
NBCUniversal
Media Parent
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Elimination
and
Consolidation
Adjustments
Consolidated
Comcast
Corporation
Assets       
Cash and cash equivalents$
$
$
$496
$2,932
$
$3,428
Receivables, net



8,834

8,834
Programming rights



1,613

1,613
Other current assets60

7
25
2,376

2,468
Total current assets60

7
521
15,755

16,343
Film and television costs



7,087

7,087
Investments146
21
108
693
5,963

6,931
Investments in and amounts due from subsidiaries eliminated upon consolidation117,164
142,519
139,528
50,102
113,332
(562,645)
Property and equipment, net551



37,919

38,470
Franchise rights



59,364

59,364
Goodwill



36,780

36,780
Other intangible assets, net12



18,121

18,133
Other noncurrent assets, net435
708

88
3,437
(314)4,354
Total assets$118,368
$143,248
$139,643
$51,404
$297,758
$(562,959)$187,462
Liabilities and Equity       
Accounts payable and accrued expenses related to trade creditors$16
$
$
$
$6,892
$
$6,908
Accrued participations and residuals



1,644

1,644
Deferred revenue



1,687

1,687
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities1,888
92
333
326
3,981

6,620
Current portion of long-term debt2,810


4
2,320

5,134
Total current liabilities4,714
92
333
330
16,524

21,993
Long-term debt, less current portion42,428
140
2,100
7,751
7,003

59,422
Deferred income taxes
285

67
24,250
(343)24,259
Other noncurrent liabilities2,610


1,128
7,205
29
10,972
Redeemable noncontrolling interests and redeemable subsidiary preferred stock



1,357

1,357
Equity:       
Common stock55





55
Other shareholders’ equity68,561
142,731
137,210
42,128
240,576
(562,645)68,561
Total Comcast Corporation shareholders’ equity68,616
142,731
137,210
42,128
240,576
(562,645)68,616
Noncontrolling interests



843

843
Total equity68,616
142,731
137,210
42,128
241,419
(562,645)69,459
Total liabilities and equity$118,368
$143,248
$139,643
$51,404
$297,758
$(562,959)$187,462



ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Overview
We are a global media and technology company with two primary businesses, Comcast Cable and NBCUniversal. We present our operations for Comcast Cable in one reportable business segment, referred to as Cable Communications, and our operations for NBCUniversal in four reportable business segments: Cable Networks, Broadcast Television, Filmed Entertainment and Theme Parks (collectively, the “NBCUniversal segments”).
We adopted the updated guidance related to revenue recognition on January 1, 2018 on a full retrospective basis, which required us to reflect the impact of the updated guidance for all periods presented (see Note 7 to Comcast’s condensed consolidated financial statements and Note 6 to NBCUniversal’s condensed consolidated financial statements).
On October 9, 2018, in connection with our offer to acquire the share capital of Sky, we acquired a controlling interest in Sky through a series of purchases of Sky shares and acceptances of the offer at our offer price of £17.28 per Sky share. The consideration under our offer implies a value of approximately £30.2 billion (approximately $39.4 billion using the exchange rate on October 9, 2018) for the fully diluted share capital of Sky. Sky’s results will be included in our consolidated financial statements beginning in the fourth quarter of 2018. 
Cable Communications Segment
Comcast Cable is one of the nation’s largest providers of video, high-speed Internet, voice, and security and automation services (“cable services”) to residential customers under the XFINITY brand; we also provide these and other services to business customers and sell advertising. As of March 31,September 30, 2018, our cable systems had 29.630.1 million total customer relationships, including 27.427.8 million residential and 2.22.3 million business customer relationships, and passed more than 57 million homes and businesses. Our Cable Communications segment generates revenue primarily from residential and business customers that subscribe to our cable services, which we market individually and as bundled services, and from the sale of advertising. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, our Cable Communications segment generated 59% of our consolidated revenue and 75% of our consolidated Adjusted EBITDA.
NBCUniversal Segments
NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies that develops, produces and distributes entertainment, news and information, sports, and other content for global audiences, and owns and operates theme parks worldwide.
Cable Networks
Our Cable Networks segment consists primarily of a diversified portfolio of cable television networks. Our cable networks are comprised of our national cable networks that provide a variety of entertainment, news and information, and sports content; our regional sports and news networks; our international cable networks; our cable television studio production operations; and our various digital properties. Our Cable Networks segment generates revenue primarily from the distribution of our cable network programming to traditional and virtual multichannel video providers; from the sale of advertising on our cable networks and digital properties; from the licensing of our owned programming, including programming from our cable television studio production operations, to cable and broadcast networks and subscription video on demand services; and from the sale of our owned programming on standard-definition digital video discs and Blu-ray discs (together, “DVDs”) and through digital distribution services such as iTunes.
Broadcast Television
Our Broadcast Television segment consists primarily of the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, our NBC and Telemundo owned local broadcast television stations, the NBC Universo national cable network, our broadcast television studio production operations, and our various digital properties. Our Broadcast Television segment generates revenue primarily from the sale of advertising on our broadcast networks, owned local broadcast television stations and digital properties; from the licensing of our owned programming by our broadcast television studio production operations to various distribution platforms, including to cable and broadcast networks as well as to subscription video on demand services; from the fees received under retransmission consent agreements and associated fees received from NBC-affiliated local broadcast television stations; and from the sale of our owned programming on DVDs and through digital distribution services.

Filmed Entertainment
Our Filmed Entertainment segment primarily produces, acquires, markets and distributes filmed entertainment worldwide. Our films are produced primarily under the Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and Focus Features names. Our Filmed Entertainment segment generates revenue primarily from the worldwide distribution of our produced and acquired films for exhibition in movie theaters, from the licensing of produced and acquired films through various distribution platforms, and from the sale of produced and acquired films on DVDs and through digital distribution services. Our Filmed Entertainment segment also generates revenue from Fandango, our movie ticketing and entertainment business, the sale of consumer products, the production and licensing of live stage plays, and the distribution of filmed entertainment produced by third parties.

Theme Parks
Our Theme Parks segment consists primarily of our Universal theme parks in Orlando, Florida; Hollywood, California; and Osaka, Japan. In addition, along with a consortium of Chinese state-owned companies, we are developing a theme park in Beijing, China. Our Theme Parks segment generates revenue primarily from ticket sales and guest spending at our Universal theme parks.
Corporate and Other
We are pursuing business development initiatives, such as our wireless phone service that we launched in the second quarter of 2017 using our virtual network operator rights to provide the service over Verizon’s wireless network and our existing network of in-home and outdoor Wi-Fi hotspots. We offer the wireless phone service only as part of our bundled service offerings to residential customers that subscribe to our high-speed Internet service within our cable distribution footprint and may in the future also offer wireless phone service to our small business customers on similar terms. The wireless phone service has success-based working capital requirements, primarily associated with the procurement of handsets, which customers are able to pay for upfront or finance interest-free over 24 months, and other equipment. 
Our other business interests consist of the operations of Comcast Spectacor, which owns the Philadelphia Flyers and the Wells Fargo Center arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and operates arena management-related businesses.Pennsylvania.
Competition
The results of operations of our reportable business segments are affected by competition, as all of our businesses operate in intensely competitive, consumer-driven and rapidly changing environments and compete with a growing number of companies that provide a broad range of communications products and services and entertainment, news and information content to consumers. Technological changes are further intensifying and complicating the competitive landscape and challenging existing business models. In particular, consumers are increasingly turning to online sources for viewing and purchasing content, which has and likely will continue to reduce the number of our video customers and subscribers to our cable networks even as it makes our high-speed Internet services more valuable to consumers. In addition, the increasing number of entertainment choices available has intensified audience fragmentation, which has and likely will continue to adversely affect the audience ratings of our cable networks and broadcast television programming.
For additional information on the competition our businesses face, see our 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K and refer to Item 1: Business and Item 1A: Risk Factors. Within the Business section, refer to the “Competition” discussion, and within the Risk Factors section, refer to the risk factors entitled “Our businesses currently face a wide range of competition, and our businesses and results of operations could be adversely affected if we do not compete effectively” and “Changes in consumer behavior driven by online distribution platforms for viewing content could adversely affect our businesses and challenge existing business models.”
Seasonality and Cyclicality
Each of our businesses is subject to seasonal and cyclical variations. In our Cable Communications segment, our results are impacted by the seasonal nature of residential customers receiving our cable services in college and vacation markets. This generally results in fewer net customer relationship additions in the second quarter of each year.
Revenue in our Cable Communications, Cable Networks and Broadcast Television segments is subject to cyclical advertising patterns and changes in viewership levels. Advertising revenue in the U.S. is generally higher in the second and fourth quarters of each year, due in part to increases in consumer advertising in the spring and in the period leading up to and including the holiday season. Advertising revenue in the U.S. is also cyclical, with a benefit in even-numbered years due to advertising related to candidates running for political office and issue-oriented advertising. Revenue in our Cable Networks and Broadcast Television segments fluctuates depending on the timing of when our programming is aired, which typically results in higher advertising revenue in the second and fourth quarters of each year. Our revenue and operating costs and expenses (comprised of total costs and expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization expense and other operating gains) are cyclical as a result of our periodic broadcasts of major sporting events, such as the Olympic Games, which affect our Cable Networks and Broadcast Television segments, and the Super Bowl, which affects our Broadcast Television segment. In particular, our advertising revenue increases

due to increased demand for advertising time and our distribution revenue increases in the period of these broadcasts. Our operating costs and expenses also increase as a result of our production costs for these broadcasts and the amortization of the related rights fees.
Revenue in our Filmed Entertainment segment fluctuates due to the timing, nature and number of films released in movie theaters, on DVDs, and through various other distribution platforms. Release dates are determined by several factors, including competition and the timing of vacation and holiday periods. As a result, revenue tends to be seasonal, with increases experienced each year during the summer months and around the holiday season. Content licensing revenue in our Cable Networks, Broadcast Television and Filmed Entertainment segments also fluctuates due to the timing of when our content is made available to licensees.

Revenue in our Theme Parks segment fluctuates with changes in theme park attendance that result from the seasonal nature of vacation travel and weather variations, local entertainment offerings and the opening of new attractions, as well as with changes in currency exchange rates. Our theme parks generally experience peak attendance during the spring holiday period, the summer months when schools are closed and the holiday season.
Consolidated Operating Results
Three Months Ended
March 31
 
Increase/
(Decrease)
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
Increase/
(Decrease)
 Nine Months Ended
September 30
 
Increase/
(Decrease)
(in millions)2018 2017 
  

2018 2017 
  

 2018 2017 
  

Revenue$22,791
 $20,587
 10.7 %$22,135
 $21,081
 5.0 % $66,661
 $62,954
 5.9 %
Costs and Expenses:                
Programming and production7,429
 6,061
 22.6
6,711
 6,059
 10.8
 20,440
 18,450
 10.8
Other operating and administrative6,514
 5,939
 9.7
6,444
 6,535
 (1.4) 19,323
 18,642
 3.7
Advertising, marketing and promotion1,604
 1,577
 1.7
1,667
 1,604
 3.9
 4,924
 4,894
 0.6
Depreciation2,011
 1,915
 5.0
2,038
 1,991
 2.4
 6,070
 5,876
 3.3
Amortization588
 553
 6.1
580
 555
 4.9
 1,750
 1,645
 6.5
Other operating gains(141) (442) (67.9) (341) (442) (22.7)
Operating income4,645
 4,542
 2.3
4,836
 4,779
 1.2
 14,495
 13,889
 4.4
Interest expense(777) (755) 2.9
(830) (766) 8.4
 (2,413) (2,279) 5.9
Investment and other income (loss), net126
 130
 (3.0)(111) 70
 (256.2) 92
 299
 (69.1)
Income before income taxes3,994
 3,917
 2.0
3,895
 4,083
 (4.6) 12,174
 11,909
 2.2
Income tax expense(818) (1,262) (35.1)(999) (1,409) (29.1) (2,894) (4,038) (28.3)
Net income3,176
 2,655
 19.6
2,896
 2,674
 8.3
 9,280
 7,871
 17.9
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable subsidiary preferred stock58
 82
 (28.5)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable subsidiary preferred stock10
 32
 (70.9) 60
 135
 (55.7)
Net income attributable to Comcast Corporation$3,118
 $2,573
 21.2 %$2,886
 $2,642
 9.3 % $9,220
 $7,736
 19.2 %
                
Adjusted EBITDA(a)
$7,244
 $7,010
 3.3 %$7,313
 $7,133
 2.5 % $21,974
 $21,218
 3.6 %
All percentages are calculated based on actual amounts. Minor differences may exist due to rounding.
(a)Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP performancefinancial measure. Refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measure” section on page 3644 for additional information, including our definition and our use of Adjusted EBITDA, and for a reconciliation from net income attributable to Comcast Corporation to Adjusted EBITDA.
Consolidated Revenue
Our Cable Communications, Cable Networks, Broadcast Television and Theme ParksFilmed Entertainment segments accounted for the increase in consolidated revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2018.September 30, 2018, which was partially offset by a decrease in revenue in our Theme Parks segment.
Our Cable Communications, Cable Networks, Broadcast Television and Theme Parks segments accounted for the increase in consolidated revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, which were partially offset by a decrease in revenue in our Filmed Entertainment segment. Consolidated revenue for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 included revenue associated with our broadcasts of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics and the 2018 Super Bowl in February 2018.

Revenue for our segments is discussed separately below under the heading “Segment Operating Results.” Revenue for our business development initiatives and other businesses is discussed separately below under the heading “Corporate and Other Results of Operations.”
Consolidated Costs and Expenses
Our Cable Networks, Broadcast Television and Filmed Entertainment segments accounted for the increase in consolidated operating costs and expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2018.
Our Cable Communications, Cable Networks, Broadcast Television and Theme Parks segments accounted for the increase in consolidated operating costs and expenses for the threenine months ended March 31, 2018.September 30, 2018, which were partially offset by decreases in operating costs and expenses in our Filmed Entertainment segment.
Operating costs and expenses for our segments are discussed separately below under the heading “Segment Operating Results.” Operating costs and expenses for our corporate operations, businesses development initiatives and other businesses are discussed separately below under the heading “Corporate and Other Results of Operations.”
Consolidated Depreciation and Amortization Expense
Three Months Ended
March 31
 
Increase/
(Decrease)
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
Increase/
(Decrease)
 Nine Months Ended
September 30
 
Increase/
(Decrease)
(in millions)2018 2017   2018 2017    2018 2017   
Cable Communications$2,053
 $1,946
 5.5%$2,071
 $2,015
 2.8% $6,171
 $5,928
 4.1%
NBCUniversal510
 508
 0.3
514
 507
 1.8
 1,577
 1,535
 2.9
Corporate and Other36
 14
 151.5
33
 24
 37.0
 72
 58
 21.6
Total$2,599
 $2,468
 5.3%$2,618
 $2,546
 2.9% $7,820
 $7,521
 4.0%
Consolidated depreciation and amortization expense increased for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 primarily due to increases in both capital expenditures and expenditures for software in our Cable Communications segment in recent years. We continue to invest in our network capacity and in customer premise equipment, primarily for our X1 platform, cloud DVR technology and wireless gateways. Certain of these assets have relatively short estimated useful lives, which is also a contributorcontributed to the increase in depreciation expense for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 in our Cable Communications segment.
Consolidated Other Operating Gains
Consolidated other operating gains for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 included $141 million related to the sale of a business in our Filmed Entertainment segment. The nine months ended September 30, 2018 also included $200 million related to the sale of a controlling interest in our arena management-related businesses in Corporate and Other (see Note 9 to Comcast’s condensed consolidated financial statements). Consolidated other operating gains for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 included $337 million related to NBCUniversal’s relinquishment of spectrum rights (see Note 6 to Comcast’s condensed consolidated financial statements and Note 5 to NBCUniversal’s condensed consolidated financial statements) and $105 million related to the sale of a business in Corporate and other (see Note 9 to Comcast’s condensed consolidated financial statements).
Segment Operating Results
Our segment operating results are presented based on how we assess operating performance and internally report financial information. We use Adjusted EBITDA as the measure of profit or loss for our operating segments. See Note 2 to both ComcastComcast’s and NBCUniversal’s condensed consolidated financial statements for our definition of Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation from the aggregate amount of Adjusted EBITDA for our reportable business segments to consolidated income before income taxes.
To be consistent with our current management reporting presentation, certain 2017 operating results were reclassified within the Cable Communications segment.

Cable Communications Segment Results of Operations
Three Months Ended
March 31
 
Increase/
(Decrease)
Three Months Ended
September 30
 Increase/
(Decrease)
(in millions)2018 2017 $ %2018 2017 $ %
Revenue              
Residential:              
Video$5,659
 $5,706
 $(47) (0.8)%$5,591
 $5,760
 $(169) (2.9)%
High-speed Internet4,157
 3,842
 315
 8.2
4,321
 3,942
 379
 9.6
Voice1,006
 1,034
 (28) (2.7)982
 1,013
 (31) (3.1)
Business services1,726
 1,543
 183
 11.9
1,803
 1,629
 174
 10.6
Advertising582
 554
 28
 4.9
684
 594
 90
 15.2
Other388
 371
 17
 4.5
406
 401
 5
 1.1
Total revenue13,518
 13,050
 468
 3.6
13,787
 13,339
 448
 3.4
Operating costs and expenses
 
 
 
       
Programming3,326
 3,228
 98
 3.0
3,309
 3,264
 45
 1.4
Technical and product support1,603
 1,530
 73
 4.8
1,624
 1,602
 22
 1.3
Customer service607
 619
 (12) (1.9)595
 626
 (31) (4.9)
Advertising, marketing and promotion940
 895
 45
 5.1
935
 952
 (17) (1.8)
Franchise and other regulatory fees399
 399
 
 0.2
389
 398
 (9) (2.4)
Other1,228
 1,205
 23
 1.9
1,320
 1,281
 39
 3.1
Total operating costs and expenses8,103
 7,876
 227
 2.9
8,172
 8,123
 49
 0.6
Adjusted EBITDA$5,415
 $5,174
 $241
 4.7 %$5,615
 $5,216
 $399
 7.6 %

 Nine Months Ended
September 30
 
Increase/
(Decrease)
(in millions)2018 2017 $ %
Revenue       
Residential:       
Video$16,878
 $17,206
 $(328) (1.9)%
High-speed Internet12,740
 11,682
 1,058
 9.1
Voice2,982
 3,081
 (99) (3.2)
Business services5,290
 4,757
 533
 11.2
Advertising1,932
 1,774
 158
 8.9
Other1,193
 1,146
 47
 4.1
Total revenue41,015
 39,646
 1,369
 3.5
Operating costs and expenses
 
 
 
Programming9,947
 9,698
 249
 2.6
Technical and product support4,823
 4,681
 142
 3.0
Customer service1,802
 1,850
 (48) (2.6)
Advertising, marketing and promotion2,802
 2,779
 23
 0.9
Franchise and other regulatory fees1,178
 1,196
 (18) (1.5)
Other3,795
 3,759
 36
 0.9
Total operating costs and expenses24,347
 23,963
 384
 1.6
Adjusted EBITDA$16,668
 $15,683
 $985
 6.3 %

Customer Metrics
Total CustomersNet Additional CustomersTotal CustomersNet Additional Customers
March 31Three Months Ended
March 31
September 30Three Months Ended
September 30
Nine Months Ended
September 30
(in thousands, except per customer amounts)2018201720182017201820172018201720182017
Customer relationships  
Residential customer relationships27,412
26,797
244
263
27,817
26,957
258
83
649
424
Business services customer relationships2,208
2,078
29
34
2,274
2,146
30
31
94
102
Total customer relationships29,620
28,875
273
297
30,091
29,104
288
115
744
527
Residential customer relationships mix  
Single product customers8,421
7,861
225
104
8,912
8,055
284
125
716
299
Double product customers9,117
8,938
61
141
9,045
8,983
(9)38
(12)186
Triple and quad product customers9,874
9,998
(42)18
9,860
9,919
(17)(79)(55)(61)
Video    
Residential customers21,210
21,520
(93)32
20,978
21,341
(95)(134)(325)(147)
Business services customers1,051
1,030
(3)10
1,037
1,049
(11)9
(17)30
Total video customers22,261
22,549
(96)42
22,015
22,390
(106)(125)(342)(118)
High-speed Internet  
Residential customers24,214
23,224
351
397
24,774
23,546
334
182
910
718
Business services customers2,034
1,907
29
32
2,098
1,974
29
32
92
100
Total high-speed Internet customers26,249
25,131
379
429
26,871
25,519
363
214
1,002
818
Voice  
Residential customers10,245
10,520
(70)(27)10,164
10,351
(49)(119)(151)(195)
Business services customers1,253
1,162
16
22
1,283
1,214
13
25
46
74
Total voice customers11,498
11,681
(54)(5)11,447
11,565
(35)(94)(105)(122)
Security and automation  
Security and automation customers1,176
957
46
66
1,277
1,079
42
51
147
188
Customer metrics are presented based on actual amounts. Minor differences may exist due to rounding. Customer relationships represent the number of residential and business customers that subscribe to at least one of our cable services. Single product, double product, and triple and quad product customers represent residential customers that subscribe to one, two, or three and four of our cable services, respectively. For multiple dwelling units (“MDUs”), including buildings located on college campuses, whose residents have the ability to receive additional cable services, such as additional programming choices or our high-definition video (“HD”) or digital video recorder (“DVR”) advanced services, we count and report customers based on the number of potential billable relationships within each MDU. For MDUs whose residents are not able to receive additional cable services, the MDU is counted as a single customer. Residential video and high-speed Internet customers as of March 31,September 30, 2018 included prepaid customers totaling approximately 6,0005,000 and 98,000,119,000, respectively.
Average monthly total revenue per customer relationship for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 was $153.46 and $153.34, respectively. Average monthly total revenue per customer relationship for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $152.83$153.08 and $151.43,$152.74, respectively. This measuremetric is impacted by rate adjustments and changes in the types and levels of services received by our residential and business services customers, as well as changes in advertising revenue. While revenue from our residential video, high-speed Internet and voice services are also impacted by changes in the allocation of revenue among services sold in a bundle, the allocation does not impact average monthly total revenue per customer relationship.
Average monthly Adjusted EBITDA per customer relationship for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 was $62.49 and $62.32, respectively. Average monthly Adjusted EBITDA per customer relationship for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $59.86 and $60.42, respectively. Each of our cable services has a different contribution to operating margin. We use average monthly Adjusted EBITDA per customer relationship to evaluate the profitability of our customer base across all of our service offerings. We believe this metric is useful particularly as we continue to focus on growing our higher-margin businesses, including residential high-speed Internet and business services.
Cable Communications Segment—Revenue
Video
Video revenue decreased 0.8%2.9% and 1.9% for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, respectively, compared to the same periodperiods in 2017. The decrease wasdecreases were primarily due to a decreasedeclines in the number of residential video customers, partially offset byrevenue associated with a boxing event available on pay-per-view in the prior year periods and, to a lesser extent, changes in average video rates. We have experienced, and expect that we will continue to experience, declines in the number of residential video customers due to competitive pressures, and we expect that our video revenue will continue to decline. Competition is intense, both from traditional multichannel video providers and from new technologies and distribution platforms for viewing content. We are responding to

this competition through our X1 platform and sales and marketing programs, such as promotions, bundled service offerings and service offerings targeted at specific market segments.
High-Speed Internet
High-speed Internet revenue increased 8.2%9.6% and 9.1% for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, respectively, compared to the same periodperiods in 2017. An increaseIncreases in the number of residential customers receiving our high-speed Internet services accounted for an increaseincreases in revenue of 4.4%4.9% for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018. The remaining increases in revenue for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2018. The remaining increase in revenue wasSeptember 30, 2018 were primarily due to changes in average high-speed Internet rates. Our customer base continues to grow as consumers choose our high-speed Internet services and seek higher-speed offerings.

offerings with better speed, coverage and control.
Voice
Voice revenue decreased 2.7%3.1% and 3.2% for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, respectively, compared to the same periodperiods in 2017 primarily due to a decreasedecreases in the number of residential voice customers. We expect that the number of residential voice customers and voice revenue will continue to decline.
Business Services
Business services revenue increased 11.9%10.6% and 11.2% for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, respectively, compared to the same periodperiods in 2017. The increase wasincreases were primarily due to an increaseincreases in the number of customers receiving our small and medium-sized business services offerings.offerings and rate adjustments. We believe the increaseincreases in the number of business customers isare primarily the result of our efforts to gain market share from competitors by offering competitive services and pricing, although the rate of growth in the number of our small business customers may slow as the business matures.
Advertising
Advertising revenue increased 4.9%15.2% and 8.9% for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, respectively, compared to the same periodperiods in 2017 primarily due to an increaseincreases in political advertising revenue. Excluding political advertising revenue, advertising revenue increased 1.4%was flat for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 and increased 1.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, compared to the same periodperiods in 2017. ThisThe increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was primarily due to an increaseincreases in revenue from our advanced advertising businesses, which was partially offset by a decrease in core linear advertising.business.
For both the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, 4% of our Cable Communications segment advertising revenue was generated from our NBCUniversal segments. For both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, 4%5% of our Cable Communications segment advertising revenue was generated from our NBCUniversal segments. These amounts are eliminated in our condensed consolidated financial statements but are included in the amounts presented above.
Other
Other revenue increased 4.5%1.1% and 4.1% for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, respectively, compared to the same periodperiods in 20172017. The increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was primarily due to increasesthe increase in revenue from our security and automation services and the licensing of our X1 platform to other multichannel video providers.services.
Cable Communications Segment—Operating Costs and Expenses
Programming expenses increased for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 compared to the same periodperiods in 2017 primarily due to increases in programming license fees, including retransmission consent fees and sports programming costs.costs, which was partially offset by fees associated with a boxing event available on pay-per-view in the prior year periods.
Technical and product support expenses increased for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 compared to the same periodperiods in 2017 primarily due to expenses related to the continued development, deployment and support of our X1 platform, cloud DVR technology and wireless gateways, and continued growth in business services and security and automation services.
Customer service expenses decreased for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 compared to the same periodperiods in 2017 primarily due to lower personnel costs as a result of reduced call volumes.
Advertising, marketing and promotion expenses increaseddecreased for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 primarily due to an increasea reduction in spending associated with attracting new customersmarketing spending. Advertising, marketing and encouraging existing customers to add additional or higher-tier services, including advertisingpromotion expenses associated with the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics.
Franchise and other regulatory fees remained flat for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017.
Franchise and other regulatory fees decreased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the same periods in 2017 primarily due to decreases in the revenue to which the fees apply.

Other costs and expenses increased for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 primarily due to an increaseincreases in costs to support our advertising sales business, as well as an increasebusiness. Other costs and expenses remained flat for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in other administrative costs.2017.
Cable Communications Segment—Operating Margin
Our Cable Communications segment operating margin is Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue. The most significant operating costs and expenses for our Cable Communications segment are the programming expenses we incur to provide content to our video customers, which increased 3.0%1.4% and 2.6% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively.
Our Cable Communications segment operating margin for the three months ended March 31, 2018.September 30, 2018 and 2017 was 40.7% and 39.1%, respectively. Our Cable Communications segment operating margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 was 40.6% and 39.6%, respectively. Adjusted EBITDA was negatively impacted by two hurricanes that affected our service areas in the third quarter of 2017. We will continue to focus on growing our revenue,higher-margin businesses, particularly in residential high-speed Internet and business services, and on overall operating cost management.
Our Cable Communications segment operating margin for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 was 40.1% and 39.6%, respectively.

NBCUniversal Segments Results of Operations
Three Months Ended
March 31
 Increase/
(Decrease)
Three Months Ended
September 30
 Increase/
(Decrease)
(in millions)2018 2017 $%2018 2017 $%
Revenue            
Cable Networks$3,194
 $2,640
 $554
21.0 %$2,884
 $2,603
 $281
10.8 %
Broadcast Television3,497
 2,208
 1,289
58.3
2,452
 2,125
 327
15.4
Filmed Entertainment1,647
 1,967
 (320)(16.3)1,819
 1,753
 66
3.8
Theme Parks1,281
 1,118
 163
14.5
1,528
 1,550
 (22)(1.4)
Headquarters, other and eliminations(89) (80) (9)NM
(58) (55) (3)NM
Total revenue$9,530
 $7,853
 $1,677
21.3 %$8,625
 $7,976
 $649
8.1 %
Adjusted EBITDA            
Cable Networks$1,268
 $1,115
 $153
13.7 %$968
 $906
 $62
6.9 %
Broadcast Television507
 322
 185
57.5
321
 316
 5
1.8
Filmed Entertainment203
 371
 (168)(45.2)214
 383
 (169)(44.2)
Theme Parks495
 397
 98
24.6
725
 775
 (50)(6.5)
Headquarters, other and eliminations(188) (186) (2)NM
(162) (123) (39)NM
Total Adjusted EBITDA$2,285
 $2,019
 $266
13.1 %$2,066
 $2,257
 $(191)(8.5)%
 Nine Months Ended
September 30
 Increase/
(Decrease)
(in millions)2018 2017 $%
Revenue      
Cable Networks$8,994
 $7,939
 $1,055
13.3 %
Broadcast Television8,340
 6,574
 1,766
26.9
Filmed Entertainment5,176
 5,862
 (686)(11.7)
Theme Parks4,170
 3,982
 188
4.7
Headquarters, other and eliminations(212) (210) (2)NM
Total revenue$26,468
 $24,147
 $2,321
9.6 %
Adjusted EBITDA      
Cable Networks$3,422
 $3,076
 $346
11.3 %
Broadcast Television1,245
 1,054
 191
18.2
Filmed Entertainment555
 1,041
 (486)(46.7)
Theme Parks1,789
 1,723
 66
3.8
Headquarters, other and eliminations(500) (544) 44
NM
Total Adjusted EBITDA$6,511
 $6,350
 $161
2.5 %
Percentage changes that are considered not meaningful are denoted with NM.

Cable Networks Segment Results of Operations
Three Months Ended
March 31
 Increase/
(Decrease)
Three Months Ended
September 30
 Increase/
(Decrease)
(in millions)2018 2017 $%2018 2017 $%
Revenue            
Distribution$1,887
 $1,562
 $325
20.8%$1,680
 $1,533
 $147
9.5 %
Advertising988
 826
 162
19.6
820
 787
 33
4.2
Content licensing and other319
 252
 67
26.3
384
 283
 101
36.1
Total revenue3,194
 2,640
 554
21.0
2,884
 2,603
 281
10.8
Operating costs and expenses            
Programming and production1,441
 1,083
 358
33.1
1,410
 1,219
 191
15.7
Other operating and administrative362
 321
 41
12.7
372
 343
 29
8.3
Advertising, marketing and promotion123
 121
 2
1.9
134
 135
 (1)(1.2)
Total operating costs and expenses1,926
 1,525
 401
26.3
1,916
 1,697
 219
12.9
Adjusted EBITDA$1,268
 $1,115
 $153
13.7%$968
 $906
 $62
6.9 %
 Nine Months Ended
September 30
 Increase/
(Decrease)
(in millions)2018 2017 $%
Revenue      
Distribution$5,251
 $4,645
 $606
13.0 %
Advertising2,746
 2,519
 227
9.0
Content licensing and other997
 775
 222
28.7
Total revenue8,994
 7,939
 1,055
13.3
Operating costs and expenses      
Programming and production4,082
 3,499
 583
16.7
Other operating and administrative1,116
 989
 127
12.8
Advertising, marketing and promotion374
 375
 (1)(0.4)
Total operating costs and expenses5,572
 4,863
 709
14.6
Adjusted EBITDA$3,422
 $3,076
 $346
11.3 %
Cable Networks Segment—Revenue
Cable Networks revenue increased for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 primarily due to increases in distribution revenue, content licensing and other revenue, and advertising revenue. The increase in distribution revenue was primarily due to increases in the contractual rates charged under distribution agreements and the timing of contract renewals, which were partially offset by a decline in the number of subscribers at our cable networks. The increase in content licensing and other revenue was primarily due to the timing of content provided under our licensing agreements. The increase in advertising revenue was primarily due to higher prices for advertising units sold, which was partially offset by the impact of continued declines in audience ratings at our networks.
Cable Networks revenue increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 due to increases in distribution revenue, advertising revenue, and content licensing and other revenue. The increase in distribution revenue was primarily due to $236 million of revenue associated with our broadcast of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics. The increase in distribution revenue was also due to increases in the contractual rates charged under distribution agreements and the timing of contract renewals, which were partially offset by a decline in the number of subscribers at our cable networks. The increase in advertising revenue was primarily due to $142 million of revenue associated with our broadcast of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics. The increase in advertising revenue was also due to higher prices for advertising units sold, which was partially offset by the impact of continued declines in audience ratings at our networks. The increase in content licensing and other revenue was primarily due to the timing of content provided under our licensing agreements. Excluding $378 million of revenue associated with our broadcast of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, Cable Networks segment revenue increased 6.6%8.5% for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018.
For both the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 and 2017, 15% of our Cable Networks segment revenue was generated from our Cable Communications segment. These amounts are eliminated in our condensed consolidated financial statements but are included in the amounts presented above.

Cable Networks Segment—Operating Costs and Expenses
Operating costs and expenses increased for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 primarily due to programming and production costs associated with our broadcast of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics.
Broadcast Television Segment Results of Operations
 Three Months Ended
March 31
 Increase/
(Decrease)
(in millions)2018 2017 $%
Revenue      
Advertising$2,365
 $1,279
 $1,086
84.9%
Content licensing522
 503
 19
3.8
Distribution and other610
 426
 184
42.9
Total revenue3,497
 2,208
 1,289
58.3
Operating costs and expenses      
Programming and production2,476
 1,432
 1,044
72.9
Other operating and administrative381
 336
 45
13.2
Advertising, marketing and promotion133
 118
 15
12.5
Total operating costs and expenses2,990
 1,886
 1,104
58.5
Adjusted EBITDA$507
 $322
 $185
57.5%
Broadcast Television Segment—Revenue
Broadcast Television revenue increased for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 primarily due to increases in programming and production costs. The increase in programming and production costs was primarily due to increases in sports programming rights and our continued investment in original programming and an increase in studio production costs.
Operating costs and expenses increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 primarily due to increases in programming and production costs and other operating and administrative costs. The increase in programming and production costs was primarily driven by our broadcast of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, as well as costs related to our continued investment in original programming and an increase in studio production costs. The increase in other operating and administrative costs was primarily due to costs related to our various digital properties, employee-related costs and costs related to our international channels.
Broadcast Television Segment Results of Operations
 Three Months Ended
September 30
 Increase/
(Decrease)
(in millions)2018 2017 $%
Revenue      
Advertising$1,355
 $1,241
 $114
9.2 %
Content licensing538
 432
 106
24.7
Distribution and other559
 452
 107
23.9
Total revenue2,452
 2,125
 327
15.4
Operating costs and expenses      
Programming and production1,640
 1,340
 300
22.4
Other operating and administrative373
 336
 37
11.4
Advertising, marketing and promotion118
 133
 (15)(11.9)
Total operating costs and expenses2,131
 1,809
 322
17.8
Adjusted EBITDA$321
 $316
 $5
1.8 %
 Nine Months Ended
September 30
 Increase/
(Decrease)
(in millions)2018 2017 $%
Revenue      
Advertising$5,107
 $3,790
 $1,317
34.7 %
Content licensing1,541
 1,458
 83
5.7
Distribution and other1,692
 1,326
 366
27.6
Total revenue8,340
 6,574
 1,766
26.9
Operating costs and expenses      
Programming and production5,604
 4,124
 1,480
35.9
Other operating and administrative1,129
 1,021
 108
10.5
Advertising, marketing and promotion362
 375
 (13)(3.4)
Total operating costs and expenses7,095
 5,520
 1,575
28.5
Adjusted EBITDA$1,245
 $1,054
 $191
18.2 %
Broadcast Television Segment—Revenue
Broadcast Television revenue increased for the three months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 due to increases in advertising revenue, and distribution and other revenue, and content licensing revenue. The increase in advertising revenue was due to higher prices for advertising units sold and due to revenue associated with Telemundo’s broadcast of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, which was partially offset by the impact of continued declines in audience ratings. The increase in distribution and other revenue was primarily due to increases in fees recognized under our retransmission consent agreements. The increase in content licensing revenue was primarily due to timing of content provided under our licensing agreements.
Broadcast Television revenue increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 due to increases in advertising revenue, distribution and other revenue and content licensing revenue. The increase in advertising revenue was primarily due to $1.1 billion of revenue associated with our broadcasts of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics and the 2018 Super Bowl. The increase in advertising revenue was also due to higher prices for advertising units sold, which was partially offset by the impact of continued declines in audience ratings. The increase in distribution and other revenue was primarily due

to increases in fees recognized under our retransmission consent agreements. The increase in distribution and other revenue was also due to $112 million of revenue associated with our broadcast of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics. The increase in distribution and othercontent licensing revenue was alsoprimarily due to increases in fees recognizedthe timing of content provided under our retransmission consentlicensing agreements. Excluding $1.2 billion of revenue associated with our broadcasts of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics and the 2018 Super Bowl, revenue increased 4.3%8.7% for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018.
Broadcast Television Segment—Operating Costs and Expenses
Operating costs and expenses increased for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 primarily due to higher programming and production costs associated with Telemundo’s broadcast of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia and higher studio production costs.
Operating costs and expenses increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 primarily due to higher programming and production costs. The increase in programming and production costs was primarily due to costs associated with our broadcasts of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics and the 2018 Super Bowl.

Filmed Entertainment Segment Results of Operations
 Three Months Ended
September 30
 Increase/
(Decrease)
(in millions)2018 2017 $%
Revenue      
Theatrical$601
 $515
 $86
16.7 %
Content licensing719
 662
 57
8.6
Home entertainment260
 299
 (39)(13.1)
Other239
 277
 (38)(13.3)
Total revenue1,819
 1,753
 66
3.8
Operating costs and expenses      
Programming and production914
 773
 141
18.2
Other operating and administrative267
 282
 (15)(5.0)
Advertising, marketing and promotion424
 315
 109
34.6
Total operating costs and expenses1,605
 1,370
 235
17.2
Adjusted EBITDA$214
 $383
 $(169)(44.2)%
 Nine Months Ended
September 30
 Increase/
(Decrease)
(in millions)2018 2017 $%
Revenue      
Theatrical$1,564
 $2,003
 $(439)(21.9)%
Content licensing2,100
 2,080
 20
1.0
Home entertainment733
 919
 (186)(20.3)
Other779
 860
 (81)(9.3)
Total revenue5,176
 5,862
 (686)(11.7)
Operating costs and expenses      
Programming and production2,492
 2,712
 (220)(8.1)
Other operating and administrative869
 936
 (67)(7.1)
Advertising, marketing and promotion1,260
 1,173
 87
7.4
Total operating costs and expenses4,621
 4,821
 (200)(4.1)
Adjusted EBITDA$555
 $1,041
 $(486)(46.7)%
 Three Months Ended
March 31
 Increase/
(Decrease)
(in millions)2018 2017 $%
Revenue      
Theatrical$423
 $651
 $(228)(35.0)%
Content licensing733
 734
 (1)(0.1)
Home entertainment248
 286
 (38)(13.3)
Other243
 296
 (53)(18.2)
Total revenue1,647
 1,967
 (320)(16.3)
Operating costs and expenses      
Programming and production735
 863
 (128)(14.8)
Other operating and administrative301
 325
 (24)(7.8)
Advertising, marketing and promotion408
 408
 

Total operating costs and expenses1,444
 1,596
 (152)(9.6)
Adjusted EBITDA$203
 $371
 $(168)(45.2)%
Filmed Entertainment Segment—Revenue
Filmed Entertainment revenue decreasedincreased for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 primarily due to a decreaseincreases in theatrical revenue and content licensing revenue, which were partially offset by decreases in home entertainment revenue and other revenue. The decreaseincrease in theatrical revenue was primarily due to a higher numberthe timing and performance of releases in the current year period, including Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, which were partially offset by successful releases in the prior year period, including Fifty Shades DarkerDespicable Me 3,. The increase in content licensing revenue was primarily due to the timing of when content was made available under licensing agreements. The decrease in home entertainment revenue was primarily due to higher sales of 2017 releases, including Sing, Split and Get OutThe Fate of the Furious, which waswere partially offset by sales of 2018

releases, including Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. The decrease in other revenue was primarily due to the strong performancessale of Fifty Shades Freed, Pacific Rim Uprising, Darkest Hour and Pitch Perfect 3 a business in the current year period.
Filmed Entertainment Segment—Operating Costs and Expenses
Operating costs and expensesrevenue decreased for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 due to decreases in theatrical revenue, home entertainment revenue and other revenue, which were partially offset by an increase in content licensing revenue. Theatrical revenue decreased due to the strong performances of several releases in our 2017 film slate, including The Fate of the Furious and Despicable Me 3, which was partially offset by performances of several releases in our 2018 film slate, including Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. Home entertainment revenue decreased primarily due to a decrease in programming and production costs related to a higher numbersales of 2017 releases in the prior year period.
Theme Parks Segment Resultsperiod, including Sing and The Fate of Operations
 Three Months Ended
March 31
 Increase/
(Decrease)
(in millions)2018 2017 $%
Revenue$1,281
 $1,118
 $163
14.5%
Operating costs and expenses786
 721
 65
9.0
Adjusted EBITDA$495
 $397
 $98
24.6%
Theme Parks Segment—Revenue
the FuriousTheme Parks, which were partially offset by sales of 2018 releases, including Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. The decrease in other revenue increased for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017was primarily due to an increase in guest spending, including the continued success of Minion Park™ in Japan, Volcano Bay™ in Orlando and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ attraction in Hollywood. The increasedecreases in revenue was also impacted byas a result of the sale of a business and a decrease in revenue from consumer products. Content licensing revenue increased primarily due to the timing of spring holidays as compared to the prior year period.when content was made available under licensing agreements.
Theme ParksFilmed Entertainment Segment—Operating Costs and Expenses
Operating costs and expenses increased for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 due to increases in programming and production costs and advertising, marketing and promotion expenses, which were partially offset by a decrease in other operating and administrative expenses. The increase in programming and production costs was primarily due to higher amortization of film production costs in the current year period. The increase in advertising, marketing and promotion expenses was primarily due to a higher number of releases in the current year period as compared to the prior year period and increased marketing in the current year period relating to future releases. The decrease in other operating and administrative expenses was primarily due to the sale of a business in the current year period.
Operating costs and expenses decreased for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 primarily due to decreases in programming and production costs and other operating and administrative expenses, which were partially offset by an increase in advertising, marketing and promotion expenses. The decrease in programming and production costs was primarily due to higher amortization of film production costs in the prior year period compared to the current year period. The decrease in other operating and administrative expenses was primarily due to a reduction in employee-related costs and the sale of a business in the current year period. The increase in advertising, marketing and promotion expenses was primarily related to increased marketing in the current year period relating to future releases.
Theme Parks Segment Results of Operations
 Three Months Ended
September 30
 Increase/
(Decrease)
(in millions)2018 2017 $%
Revenue$1,528
 $1,550
 $(22)(1.4)%
Operating costs and expenses803
 775
 28
3.7
Adjusted EBITDA$725
 $775
 $(50)(6.5)%
 Nine Months Ended
September 30
 Increase/
(Decrease)
(in millions)2018 2017 $%
Revenue$4,170
 $3,982
 $188
4.7%
Operating costs and expenses2,381
 2,259
 122
5.4
Adjusted EBITDA$1,789
 $1,723
 $66
3.8%
Theme Parks Segment—Revenue
Theme Parks revenue decreased for the three months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 primarily as a result of lower attendance driven by inclement weather conditions and natural disasters in Japan.
Theme Parks revenue increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 primarily due to higher guest spending, driven by increased ticket prices and merchandise, food and beverage spend, partially offset by the impact of inclement weather conditions and natural disasters in Japan.
Theme Parks Segment—Operating Costs and Expenses
Operating costs and expenses increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the same periods in 2017 primarily due to higher operating costs related to newnewer rides and attractions, employee-related costs and additional marketing costs associated with our theme parks.for Volcano BayTM in Orlando, which was partially offset by the impact of inclement weather conditions and natural disasters in Japan.

Corporate and Other Results of Operations
Three Months Ended
March 31

Increase/
(Decrease)
Three Months Ended
September 30
 
Increase/
(Decrease)
(in millions)2018
2017
$
%2018 2017 $%
Revenue$391

$208

$183

88.2 %$276

$266

$10
4.2 %
Operating costs and expenses788

402

386

96.1
654

865

(211)(24.4)
Adjustment for legal settlement
 (250) 250
NM
Adjusted EBITDA$(397)
$(194)
$(203)
(104.6)%$(378)
$(349)
$(29)(8.1)%
      
Nine Months Ended
September 30

Increase/
(Decrease)
(in millions)2018
2017
$%
Revenue$922

$679

$243
35.8 %
Operating costs and expenses2,089

1,774

315
17.8
Adjustment for legal settlement
 (250) 250
NM
Adjusted EBITDA$(1,167)
$(845)
$(322)(38.1)%
Corporate and Other—Revenue
Other revenue primarily relates to revenue from business development initiatives, such as our wireless phone service that we launched in 2017, and from Comcast Spectacor, which owns the Philadelphia Flyers and the Wells Fargo Center arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and operates arena management-related businesses.Pennsylvania.
Corporate and Other revenue increased for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 primarily due to revenue associated with our wireless phone service.service, which was partially offset by decreases in revenue due to sales of businesses in the second quarter of 2018 and the third quarter of 2017.
Corporate and Other—Operating Costs and Expenses
Corporate and Other operating costs and expenses primarily include overhead, personnel costs, the costs of other business development initiatives, including our wireless phone service, and operating costs and expenses associated with Comcast Spectacor.
Corporate and Other operating costs and expenses increaseddecreased for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 primarily due to sales of businesses in the second quarter of 2018 and the third quarter of 2017, partially offset by increased expenses associated with our wireless phone service and transaction-related costs associated with the Sky transaction.
Corporate and Other operating costs and expenses increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 primarily due to expenses associated with our wireless phone service.service and transaction-related costs associated with the Sky transaction, which were partially offset by declines in operating costs and expenses due to sales of businesses in the second quarter of 2018 and the third quarter of 2017. Corporate and Other Adjusted EBITDA excludes $250 million of expenses related to a legal settlement in the prior year periods.
Consolidated Interest Expense
Interest expense increased for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 compared to the same periodperiods in 2017 primarily due to increases in our debt outstanding.outstanding and included $34 million and $45 million of costs associated with the financing of the Sky transaction for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively.
Consolidated Investment and Other Income (Loss), Net
Three Months Ended
March 31
Three Months Ended
September 30
 Nine Months Ended
September 30
(in millions)2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
Equity in net income (losses) of investees, net$(49) $36
$(76) $(39) $(56) $12
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities, net28
 (5)(38) 7
 (50) 
Other income (loss), net147
 99
3
 102
 198
 287
Total$126
 $130
$(111) $70
 $92
 $299

Equity in Net Income (Losses) of Investees, Net
The changechanges in equity in net income (losses) of investees, net for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 compared to the same periodperiods in 2017 waswere primarily related to our equity method investments in Atairos and Hulu. Atairos follows investment company accounting and records its investments at their fair values each reporting period with the net gains orThe losses reflected in its statement of income. We recognize our share of these gains and losses in equity in net income (losses) of investees, net. The loss at Hulu waswere primarily due to higher programming, advertising and marketing costs.costs, and higher other administrative expenses. The equity in net income (losses) of Atairos and Hulu for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 and 2017 are presented in the table below.
Three Months Ended
March 31
Three Months Ended
September 30
 Nine Months Ended
September 30
(in millions)2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
Atairos$35
 $57
$38
 $7
 $224
 $106
Hulu$(131) $(54)$(132) $(62) $(370) $(168)
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Equity Securities, Net
The changechanges in realized and unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities, net for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 compared to the same periodperiods in 2017 waswere primarily due to the adoption of updated accounting guidance for our marketable equity securities, which primarily relates to our investment in Snap (see Note 9).

Other Income (Loss), Net
The changeOther income (loss), net for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 decreased compared to the same periods in other2017 as a result of the sale of an investment in March 2018. Other income (loss), net for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 comparedincluded $60 million of pretax losses on foreign exchange as a result of the remeasurement of sterling-denominated cash balances to be used in the same periodSky transaction in 2017 was primarily related toOctober 2018. Other income (loss), net for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 also included a $64 million pretax gain related to the sale of our investment in The Weather Channel cable network (see Note 9).
Consolidated Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 and 2017 reflects an effective income tax rate that differs from the federal statutory rate primarily due to state and foreign income taxes and adjustments associated with uncertain tax positions. The decreasedecreases in income tax expense for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 wascompared to the same periods in 2017 were primarily due to the effects of the 2017 Tax Act, which were partially offset by higher taxable income from operations.operations and $148 million of income tax expense due to state and federal tax law changes that were enacted in the third quarter of 2018. The 2017 Tax Act, among other things, reduced the federal corporate income tax rate to 21% from 35%, effective January 1, 2018. In addition, weWe also recognized an income tax benefit of $128 million forduring the three months ended March 31,first quarter of 2018 related to the enactment of additional federal tax legislation enacted in 2018. 
Non-GAAP Financial Measure
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and is the primary basis used to measure the operational strength and performance of our businesses as well as to assist in the evaluation of underlying trends in our businesses. This measure eliminates the significant level of noncash depreciation and amortization expense that results from the capital-intensive nature of certain of our businesses and from intangible assets recognized in business combinations. It is also unaffected by our capital and tax structures, and by our investment activities, including the results of entities that we do not consolidate, as our management excludes these results when evaluating our operating performance. Our management and Board of Directors use this financial measure to evaluate our consolidated operating performance and the operating performance of our operating segments and to allocate resources and capital to our operating segments. It is also a significant performance measure in our annual incentive compensation programs. Additionally, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors because it is one of the bases for comparing our operating performance with that of other companies in our industries, although our measure of consolidated Adjusted EBITDA may not be directly comparable to similar measures used by other companies.
We define consolidated Adjusted EBITDA as net income attributable to Comcast Corporation before net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable subsidiary preferred stock, income tax expense, investment and other income (loss), net, interest expense, depreciation and amortization expense, and other operating gains and losses (such as impairment charges related to fixed and intangible assets and gains or losses on the sale of long-lived assets), if any. From time to time we may exclude from Adjusted EBITDA the impact of certain events, gains, losses or other charges (such as significant legal settlements) that affect the period-to-period comparability of our operating performance.

We reconcile consolidated Adjusted EBITDA to net income attributable to Comcast Corporation. This measure should not be considered a substitute for operating income, net income, net income attributable to Comcast Corporation, or net cash provided by operating activities that we have reported in accordance with GAAP.
Reconciliation from Net Income Attributable to Comcast Corporation to Adjusted EBITDA
Three Months Ended
March 31
Three Months Ended
September 30
 Nine Months Ended
September 30
(in millions)2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
Net income attributable to Comcast Corporation$3,118
 $2,573
$2,886
 $2,642
 $9,220
 $7,736
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable subsidiary preferred stock58
 82
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable subsidiary preferred stock10
 32
 60
 135
Income tax expense818
 1,262
999
 1,409
 2,894
 4,038
Interest expense777
 755
830
 766
 2,413
 2,279
Investment and other (income) loss, net(126) (130)111
 (70) (92) (299)
Depreciation2,011
 1,915
2,038
 1,991
 6,070
 5,876
Amortization588
 553
580
 555
 1,750
 1,645
Other operating gains(141) (442) (341) (442)
Adjustment for legal settlement
 250
 
 250
Adjusted EBITDA$7,244
 $7,010
$7,313
 $7,133
 $21,974
 $21,218

Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our businesses generate significant cash flows from operating activities. We believe that we will be able to continue to meet our current and long-term liquidity and capital requirements, including fixed charges, through our cash flows from operating activities; existing cash, cash equivalents and investments; available borrowings under our existing credit facilities; and our ability to obtain future external financing. We anticipate that we will continue to use a substantial portion of our cash flows in repaying our debt obligations, funding our capital expenditures, investing in business opportunities and returning capital to shareholders.
On October 9, 2018, in connection with our offer to acquire the share capital of Sky, we acquired a controlling interest in Sky through a series of purchases of Sky shares and acceptances of the offer at our offer price of £17.28 per Sky share. Because shareholders owning over 90% of the fully diluted share capital of Sky have either accepted our offer or sold their Sky shares to us, we have exercised, in accordance with applicable U.K. law, our right to acquire the remaining shares of Sky, which we expect will be completed in the fourth quarter of 2018. The consideration under our offer implies a value of approximately £30.2 billion (approximately $39.4 billion using the exchange rate on October 9, 2018) for the fully diluted share capital of Sky. As of October 9, 2018, Sky had outstanding indebtedness that will be consolidated in our financial statements with an aggregate principal amount of approximately $11 billion using the exchange rates as of such date, which is not guaranteed by us, Comcast Cable Communications, LLC or NBCUniversal.
To finance our acquisition, in September 2018, we borrowed £3.0 billion ($3.9 billion using the exchange rate on the date of borrowing) under our £7.0 billion unsecured sterling-denominated term loan credit agreement and $1.5 billion under Comcast’s revolving credit facility, and issued $3.0 billion of commercial paper under Comcast’s commercial paper program, all of which were classified as long-term debt at September 30, 2018. The proceeds from the term loan borrowing were restricted as to use for purchase of Sky shares and were classified as restricted cash in other noncurrent assets, net. Additionally, in October 2018, we issued $27.0 billion aggregate amount of senior unsecured fixed and floating rate notes that will mature between 2020 and 2058, and borrowed £3.6 billion ($4.8 billion using the exchange rates on the dates of borrowings) under our £7.0 billion unsecured sterling-denominated term loan credit agreement and $3.0 billion under our $3.0 billion unsecured dollar-denominated term loan credit agreement. The unsecured term loans and senior notes are guaranteed by Comcast Cable Communications, LLC and NBCUniversal. In October 2018, we used a portion of the net proceeds from the senior notes offering to repay the commercial paper outstanding and revolving credit facility borrowings, and to replenish a portion of our cash, in each case, that had been previously used for purchases of Sky shares.
We entered into an agreement with a consortium of Chinese state-owned companies to build and operate a Universal theme park and resort in Beijing, China (“Universal Beijing Resort”). We own a 30% interest in Universal Beijing Resort and the construction will be funded through a combination of debt financing and equity contributions from the investors in accordance with their equity interests. The construction will take place over several years and debt financing and equity contributions will occur on a periodic basis. The debt financing, which is being provided by a syndicate of ChineseSee Note 6 to Comcast’s condensed consolidated financial institutions, contains certain financial and operating covenants and a maximum borrowing limit of ¥26.6 billion RMB (approximately $4 billion). The debt financing is secured by the assets ofstatements for additional information on Universal Beijing Resort, andincluding the equity interests of the investors. Universal Beijing Resort’s results of operations are consolidated and reported in our Theme Parks segment.debt financing agreements.
On April 25, 2018, we announced a pre-conditional all-cash firm offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Sky plc. Pursuant to the offer, Sky shareholders will be entitled to receive £12.50 in cash for each Sky share (implying a value of approximately £22 billion, or $31 billion using the exchange rate at the time of the offer), plus any final dividend in respect of Sky’s fiscal year ending June 30, 2018 up to an amount of £0.218 per Sky share which is declared and paid prior to the offer going wholly unconditional. The acquisition is subject to the satisfaction (or waiver, where applicable) of certain conditions, including receipt of antitrust and regulatory approvals and securing acceptances carrying more than 50% of the voting rights then normally exercisable at a general meeting of Sky. In connection with the offer, we have entered into an unsecured bridge credit agreement in an aggregate principal amount of up to £16 billion and an unsecured term loan credit agreement in an aggregate principal amount of up to £7 billion ($22 billion and $10 billion, respectively, using the exchange rate at the time of the offer), which will be guaranteed by Comcast Cable Communications, LLC and NBCUniversal.
Operating Activities
Components of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Three Months Ended
March 31
Nine Months Ended
September 30
(in millions)2018 20172018 2017
Operating income$4,645
 $4,542
$14,495
 $13,889
Depreciation and amortization2,599
 2,468
Depreciation, amortization and other operating gains7,479
 7,079
Noncash share-based compensation199
 173
607
 594
Changes in operating assets and liabilities(1,005) (589)(511) (179)
Payments of interest(854) (895)(2,240) (2,277)
Payments of income taxes(162) (132)(1,533) (3,415)
Other52
 58
210
 166
Net cash provided by operating activities$5,474
 $5,625
$18,507
 $15,857
The variance in changes in operating assets and liabilities for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 was primarily related to our broadcast of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics and the timing of programming spend and the launch ofcollections on our wireless phone service offering, which wasreceivables, partially offset by our broadcast of the 2018 Super Bowl.
The decrease in income tax payments for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 was primarily due to federal income tax overpayments of $824 million related to the 2017 tax year that were applied to reduce tax payments in the current year, as well as a reduction in the federal income tax rate and additional depreciation deductions allowed under the 2017 Tax Act.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 consisted primarily of capital expenditures, cash paid for intangible assets and purchases of investments and acquisitions.investments. Capital expenditures decreased for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 primarily due to a decrease in spending by our Cable Communications segment on customer premise equipment, which was partially offset by continued investments in scalable infrastructure to increase network capacity and increased investments in line extensions primarily for the expansion of business services.services and continued investments in scalable infrastructure to increase network capacity. NBCUniversal capital expenditures decreasedincreased for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 primarily due to a decreasean increase in spending at our Universal theme parks, which was partially offset by the timing of infrastructure spending.parks. Purchases of investments for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 consisted primarily of our cash capital contributions of $114$341 million to Hulu and $31$133 million to Atairos.

Financing Activities
Net cash used inprovided by financing activities for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 consisted primarily of proceeds from borrowings, which were partially offset by repayments of debt, repurchases of common stock under our share repurchase program and employee plans, repayments of debt, and dividend payments, which were partially offset by proceeds from borrowings.payments.
We have made, and may from time to time in the future make, optional repayments on our debt obligations, which may include repurchases or exchanges of our outstanding public notes and debentures, depending on various factors, such as market conditions. See Note 5 to Comcast’s condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information on our financing activities, including details of our debt repayments and borrowings.
Available Borrowings Under Credit Facilities
We also maintain significant availability under our lines of credit and commercial paper programs to meet our short-term liquidity requirements.
As of March 31,September 30, 2018, amounts available under our consolidated revolving credit facilities, net of amounts outstanding under our commercial paper programs and outstanding letters of credit, totaled $8.3$3.8 billion, which included $1.5 billion$823 million available under the NBCUniversal Enterprise revolving credit facility.

Share Repurchases and Dividends
Effective January 1, 2017, our Board of Directors increased our share repurchase program authorization to $12 billion, which does not have an expiration date. Under the authorization, we may repurchase shares in the open market or in private transactions. During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, we repurchased a total of 39112 million shares of our Class A common stock for $1.5$4.0 billion. We expect to make at least $3.5repurchase $1.0 billion more in repurchases under this authorization during the remainderfourth quarter of 2018, although we plan to pause our common stock repurchase program in 2019 to accelerate the actual repurchase amount may differ depending on market and other conditions.reduction of indebtedness we incurred in connection with the acquisition of Sky.
In addition, we paid $229$282 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 related to employee taxes associated with the administration of our share-based compensation plans.
In January 2018, our Board of Directors approved a 21% increase in our dividend to $0.76 per share on an annualized basis. In JanuaryJuly 2018, our Board of Directors approved our firstthird quarter dividend of $0.19 per share to be paid in AprilOctober 2018. We expect to continue to pay quarterly dividends, although each dividend is subject to approval by our Board of Directors.
Critical Accounting Judgments and Estimates
The preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and the related disclosure of contingent assets and contingent liabilities. We base our judgments on our historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making estimates about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
We believe our judgments and related estimates associated with the valuation and impairment testing of our cable franchise rights and accounting for film and television costs are critical in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements. We performed our annual impairment testing of our cable franchise rights as of July 1, 2018 and no impairment charge was required.
For a more complete discussion of the accounting judgments and estimates that we have identified as critical in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements, please refer to our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 7 to Comcast’s condensed consolidated financial statements and see Note 6 to NBCUniversal’s condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information related to recent accounting pronouncements.
ITEM 3: QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We have evaluated the information required under this item that was disclosed in our 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K and there have been no significant changes to this information.
ITEM 4: CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Comcast Corporation
Conclusions regarding disclosure controls and procedures
Our principal executive and principal financial officers, after evaluating the effectiveness of Comcast’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this report, have

concluded that, based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by paragraph (b) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15, Comcast’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Changes in internal control over financial reporting
There were no changes in Comcast’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 that occurred during Comcast’s last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Comcast’s internal control over financial reporting.

NBCUniversal Media, LLC
Conclusions regarding disclosure controls and procedures
Our principal executive and principal financial officers, after evaluating the effectiveness of NBCUniversal’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report, have concluded that, based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by paragraph (b) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15, NBCUniversal’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Changes in internal control over financial reporting
There were no changes in NBCUniversal’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 that occurred during NBCUniversal’s last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, NBCUniversal’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II: OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1: LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Refer to Note 11 to Comcast’s condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a discussion of legal proceedings.
NBCUniversal is subject to legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of its business and does not expect the final disposition of these matters to have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, cash flows or financial condition, although any such matters could be time-consuming and costly and could injure its reputation.
ITEM 1A: RISK FACTORS
There have been no significant changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in Item 1A of our 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 2: UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The table below summarizes Comcast’s common stock repurchases during the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2018.
Purchases of Equity Securities 
PeriodTotal
Number of
Shares
Purchased
 Average
Price
Per
Share
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Authorization
Total Dollar
Amount
Purchased
Under the Publicly Announced
Authorization
Maximum Dollar
Value of Shares That
May Yet Be
Purchased Under the Publicly Announced
Authorization
(a)
January 1-31, 2018108,096
 $41.07

$
$7,000,000,013
February 1-28, 2018

$

$
$7,000,000,013
March 1-31, 201838,551,261
 $38.91
38,551,261
$1,500,000,000
$5,500,000,013
Total38,659,357
 $38.92
38,551,261
$1,500,000,000
$5,500,000,013
PeriodTotal
Number of
Shares
Purchased
 Average
Price
Per
Share
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Authorization
Total Dollar
Amount
Purchased
Under the Publicly Announced
Authorization
Maximum Dollar
Value of Shares That
May Yet Be
Purchased Under the Publicly Announced
Authorization
(a)
July 1-31, 2018
 $

$
$4,250,000,013
August 1-31, 201818,310,297

$34.13
18,310,297
$625,000,000
$3,625,000,013
September 1-30, 201817,317,433
 $36.09
17,317,433
$625,000,000
$3,000,000,013
Total35,627,730
 $35.09
35,627,730
$1,250,000,000
$3,000,000,013
(a)Effective January 1, 2017, our Board of Directors increased our share repurchase program authorization to $12 billion, which does not have an expiration date. Under this authorization, we may repurchase shares in the open market or in private transactions.
The total number of shares purchased during the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 includes 108,096does not include any shares received in the administration of employee share-based compensation plans.

ITEM 5: OTHER INFORMATION
Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act Disclosure
Pursuant to Section 219 of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012, companies are required, among other things, to disclose certain activities, transactions or dealings with the Government of Iran or entities controlled directly or indirectly by the Government of Iran. Disclosure is generally required even where the activities, transactions or dealings are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and are de minimis. As of the date of this report, we are not aware of any activity, transaction or dealing during the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 that requires disclosure under the Act, except with respect to a January 2016 licensing agreement by a non-U.S. subsidiary of DreamWorks Animation prior to our August 2016 DreamWorks Animation acquisition. The agreement licensed a prior season of a children’s animated television series for a three-year, non-cancelable term and for a one-time fee of $5,200 to a broadcasting company that is owned and controlled by the Government of Iran. The broadcasting company paid the license fee in the first quarter of 2016. We believe that DreamWorks Animation conducted its licensing activity in compliance with applicable laws and that the license is for the permissible exportation of informational materials pursuant to certain statutory and regulatory exemptions from U.S. sanctions.

ITEM 6: EXHIBITS
Comcast
Exhibit
No.
 Description
 Term Loan Credit Agreement among Comcast, the financial institutions party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as syndication agent, and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Wells Fargo Securities LLC, as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners, dated August 22, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Comcast’s Current Report on Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option under the Comcast Corporation 2003 Stock Option Plan.8-K filed on August 22, 2018).
 Amendment No. 1 to 364-Day Bridge Credit Agreement among Comcast, the financial institutions party thereto, and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as syndication agent, dated as of August 22, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Comcast’s Current Report on Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award under the Comcast Corporation 2002 Restricted Stock Plan.8-K filed on August 22, 2018).
 Comcast Revolving Credit Agreement Increased Revolving Commitment Activation Notice, dated September 21, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Comcast’s Current Report on Form of Long-Term Incentive Awards Summary Schedule.        8-K filed on September 24, 2018).
Comcast Revolving Credit Agreement New Lender Supplement, dated September 21, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Comcast’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 24, 2018).
Amendment No. 1 to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated September 23, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Comcast’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 24, 2018).
 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101 The following financial statements from Comcast Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on AprilOctober 25, 2018, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income; (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income; (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows; (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet; (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity; and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

NBCUniversal
Exhibit
No.
 Description
Term Loan Credit Agreement among Comcast, the financial institutions party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as syndication agent, and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Wells Fargo Securities LLC, as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners, dated August 22, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to NBCUniversal’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 22, 2018).
Amendment No. 1 to 364-Day Bridge Credit Agreement among Comcast, the financial institutions party thereto, and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as syndication agent, dated as of August 22, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to NBCUniversal’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 22, 2018).
Comcast Revolving Credit Agreement Increased Revolving Commitment Activation Notice, dated September 21, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to NBCUniversal’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 24, 2018).
Comcast Revolving Credit Agreement New Lender Supplement, dated September 21, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to NBCUniversal’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 24, 2018).
Amendment No. 1 to Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated September 23, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to NBCUniversal’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 24, 2018).
 Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101 The following financial statements from NBCUniversal Media, LLC’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on AprilOctober 25, 2018, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income; (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income; (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows; (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet; (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity; and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

SIGNATURES
Comcast
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.
  COMCAST CORPORATION
  
By:   /s/ DANIEL C. MURDOCK
  
Daniel C. Murdock
Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: AprilOctober 25, 2018
NBCUniversal
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.
  NBCUNIVERSAL MEDIA, LLC
  
By: /s/ DANIEL C. MURDOCK
  
Daniel C. Murdock
Senior Vice President
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: AprilOctober 25, 2018


NBCUniversal Media, LLC Financial Statements
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NBCUniversal Media, LLC

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
(Unaudited) 
Three Months Ended
March 31
Three Months Ended
September 30
 Nine Months Ended
September 30
(in millions)2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
Revenue$9,530
 $7,853
$8,625
 $7,976
 $26,468
 $24,147
Costs and Expenses:          
Programming and production4,573
 3,300
3,896
 3,239
 11,947
 10,115
Other operating and administrative1,972
 1,828
1,959
 1,856
 5,886
 5,574
Advertising, marketing and promotion700
 706
704
 624
 2,124
 2,108
Depreciation242
 231
250
 253
 750
 749
Amortization268
 277
264
 254
 827
 786
Other operating gains(141) (337) (141) (337)
Total costs and expenses7,755
 6,342
6,932
 5,889
 21,393
 18,995
Operating income1,775
 1,511
1,693
 2,087
 5,075
 5,152
Interest expense(127) (143)(134) (139) (394) (431)
Investment and other income (loss), net(4) (1)(205) (26) (377) (42)
Income before income taxes1,644
 1,367
1,354
 1,922
 4,304
 4,679
Income tax expense(91) (92)(112) (98) (291) (289)
Net income1,553
 1,275
1,242
 1,824
 4,013
 4,390
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests40
 73
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests11
 17
 22
 102
Net income attributable to NBCUniversal$1,513
 $1,202
$1,231
 $1,807
 $3,991
 $4,288
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited) 
Three Months Ended
March 31
Three Months Ended
September 30
 Nine Months Ended
September 30
(in millions)2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
Net income$1,553
 $1,275
$1,242
 $1,824
 $4,013
 $4,390
Unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities, net
 1

 (94) 
 (233)
Deferred gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net(13) (14)(2) (5) (4) (27)
Employee benefit obligations, net(4) 106
(4) (3) (11) 101
Currency translation adjustments, net204
 200
(133) 22
 (144) 211
Comprehensive income1,740
 1,568
1,103
 1,744
 3,854
 4,442
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests40
 73
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests11
 17
 22
 102
Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests4
 87
(20) 5
 (45) 87
Comprehensive income attributable to NBCUniversal$1,696
 $1,408
$1,112
 $1,722
 $3,877
 $4,253
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(Unaudited) 
Three Months Ended
March 31
Nine Months Ended
September 30
(in millions)2018 20172018 2017
Operating Activities      
Net income$1,553
 $1,275
$4,013
 $4,390
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization510
 508
Depreciation, amortization and other operating gains1,436
 1,198
Net (gain) loss on investment activity and other25
 31
497
 125
Deferred income taxes21
 (6)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and divestitures:      
Current and noncurrent receivables, net(200) 162
90
 247
Film and television costs, net(47) 46
69
 (77)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses related to trade creditors(24) (190)(123) (270)
Other operating assets and liabilities(551) (355)(165) (35)
Net cash provided by operating activities1,266
 1,477
5,838
 5,572
Investing Activities      
Capital expenditures(269) (285)(1,135) (977)
Cash paid for intangible assets(130) (55)(374) (197)
Note receivable from Comcast(1,522) 
Construction of Universal Beijing Resort(257) (47)
Purchases of investments(133) (63)(450) (368)
Other(113) (32)(45) 566
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(645) (435)(3,783) (1,023)
Financing Activities      
Proceeds from borrowings485
 3,948
Repurchases and repayments of debt(55) (49)(387) (3,450)
Proceeds from (repayments of) borrowings from Comcast, net(547) (849)(1,791) (898)
Distributions to member(195) (195)(1,228) (1,720)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests(62) (61)(163) (165)
Purchase of Universal Studios Japan noncontrolling interests
 (2,299)
Other117
 28
(147) 86
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(742) (1,126)(3,231) (4,498)
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(121) (84)(1,176) 51
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period2,377
 1,987
2,377
 1,987
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$2,256
 $1,903
$1,201
 $2,038
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(Unaudited)
(in millions)March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
September 30,
2018
 December 31,
2017
Assets      
Current Assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents$2,225
 $2,347
$1,181
 $2,347
Receivables, net7,176
 6,967
6,851
 6,967
Programming rights1,347
 1,606
1,213
 1,606
Note receivable from Comcast1,522
 
Other current assets1,065
 1,037
1,103
 1,037
Total current assets11,813
 11,957
11,870
 11,957
Film and television costs7,398
 7,082
7,369
 7,082
Investments1,863
 1,816
1,722
 1,816
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $4,394 and $4,16611,960
 11,346
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $4,816 and $4,16612,427
 11,346
Goodwill24,356
 23,989
23,918
 23,989
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $7,874 and $7,58513,562
 13,306
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $8,358 and $7,58513,829
 13,306
Other noncurrent assets, net1,775
 1,804
1,799
 1,804
Total assets$72,727
 $71,300
$72,934
 $71,300
Liabilities and Equity      
Current Liabilities:      
Accounts payable and accrued expenses related to trade creditors$1,862
 $1,663
$1,665
 $1,663
Accrued participations and residuals1,659
 1,644
1,809
 1,644
Program obligations898
 745
615
 745
Deferred revenue1,313
 1,457
1,336
 1,457
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities1,760
 2,394
1,914
 2,394
Note payable to Comcast1,284
 1,831
41
 1,831
Current portion of long-term debt218
 198
162
 198
Total current liabilities8,994
 9,932
7,542
 9,932
Long-term debt, less current portion12,478
 12,275
12,401
 12,275
Accrued participations, residuals and program obligations1,453
 1,490
1,703
 1,490
Other noncurrent liabilities4,487
 4,153
5,189
 4,153
Commitments and contingencies
 

 
Redeemable noncontrolling interests405
 409
387
 409
Equity:
  
  
Member’s capital43,228
 42,148
44,771
 42,148
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)396
 (20)98
 (20)
Total NBCUniversal member’s equity43,624
 42,128
44,869
 42,128
Noncontrolling interests1,286
 913
843
 913
Total equity44,910
 43,041
45,712
 43,041
Total liabilities and equity$72,727
 $71,300
$72,934
 $71,300
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
(Unaudited)
(in millions)Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interests
 Member’s
Capital
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 Noncontrolling
Interests
 Total Equity
Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Member’s
Capital
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 Total Equity
Balance, December 31, 2016$530
 $38,894
 $(135) $2,116
 $40,875
$530
 $38,894
 $(135) $2,116
 $40,875
Dividends declared
 (195) 
 
 (195)  (1,720)     (1,720)
Contributions from (distributions to) noncontrolling interests, net(20) 
 
 (41) (41)(56)     (95) (95)
Contribution from member  662
     662
  662
     662
Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
 206
 87
 293
    (35) 87
 52
Purchase of Universal Studios Japan noncontrolling interests  (704) 141
 (1,736) (2,299)
Other(1) 89
 
 253
 342
(85) 185
   470
 655
Net income (loss)18
 1,202
   55
 1,257
18
 4,288
   84
 4,372
Balance, March 31, 2017$527
 $40,652
 $71
 $2,470
 $43,193
Balance, September 30, 2017$407
 $41,605
 $(29) $926
 $42,502
Balance, December 31, 2017$409
 $42,148
 $(20) $913
 $43,041
$409
 $42,148
 $(20) $913
 $43,041
Cumulative effects of adoption of accounting standards  (232) 232
   
  (232) 232
   
Dividends declared  (195)     (195)  (1,228)     (1,228)
Contributions from (distributions to) noncontrolling interests, net(17) 
 
 346
 346
(43)     272
 272
Other comprehensive income (loss)
 

 184
 4
 188
    (114) (45) (159)
Other  (6) 
 (4) (10)(5) 92
   (293) (201)
Net income (loss)13
 1,513
 
 27
 1,540
26
 3,991
   (4) 3,987
Balance, March 31, 2018$405
 $43,228
 $396
 $1,286
 $44,910
Balance, September 30, 2018$387
 $44,771
 $98
 $843
 $45,712
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 1: Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Basis of Presentation
Unless indicated otherwise, throughout these notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements, we refer to NBCUniversal and its consolidated subsidiaries as “we,” “us” and “our.” We have prepared these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements based on SEC rules that permit reduced disclosure for interim periods. These financial statements include all adjustments that are necessary for a fair presentation of our consolidated results of operations, cash flows and financial condition for the periods shown, including normal, recurring accruals and other items. The consolidated results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year.
The year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). For a more complete discussion of our accounting policies and certain other information, refer to our consolidated financial statements included in our 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K and the footnotes within this Form 10-Q.
See Note 6 for a discussion of the effects of the adoption of new accounting pronouncements on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Note 2: Segment Information
We present our operations in four reportable business segments:
Cable Networks: Consists primarily of our national cable networks that provide a variety of entertainment, news and information, and sports content, our regional sports and news networks, our international cable networks, our cable television studio production operations, and various digital properties.
Broadcast Television: Consists primarily of the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, our NBC and Telemundo owned local broadcast television stations, the NBC Universo national cable network, our broadcast television studio production operations, and various digital properties.
Filmed Entertainment: Consists primarily of the operations of Universal Pictures, which produces, acquires, markets and distributes filmed entertainment worldwide; our films are also produced under the Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and Focus Features names.
Theme Parks: Consists primarily of our Universal theme parks in Orlando, Florida; Hollywood, California; and Osaka, Japan. In addition, along with a consortium of Chinese state-owned companies, we are developing a Universal theme park and resort in Beijing, China.
We use Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate the profitability of our operating segments and the components of net income attributable to NBCUniversal excluded from Adjusted EBITDA are not separately evaluated. Our financial data by business segment is presented in the tables below.
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
(in millions)Revenue
Adjusted EBITDA(d)
Depreciation and Amortization
Capital
Expenditures
Cash Paid for Intangible Assets
Cable Networks(a)
$3,194
$1,268
$189
$3
$4
Broadcast Television(a)
3,497
507
34
30
72
Filmed Entertainment1,647
203
28
7
6
Theme Parks1,281
495
155
182
16
Headquarters and Other(b)
14
(188)104
47
32
Eliminations(a)(c)
(103)



Total$9,530
$2,285
$510
$269
$130
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
(in millions)Revenue
Adjusted EBITDA(c)
Depreciation and AmortizationCapital
Expenditures
Cash Paid for Intangible Assets
Cable Networks$2,884
$968
$180
$11
$6
Broadcast Television2,452
321
32
37

Filmed Entertainment1,819
214
26
9
6
Theme Parks1,528
725
170
269
23
Headquarters and Other(a)
15
(161)106
79
43
Eliminations(b)
(73)(1)


Total$8,625
$2,066
$514
$405
$78

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 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
(in millions)Revenue
Adjusted EBITDA(c)
Depreciation and AmortizationCapital
Expenditures
Cash Paid for Intangible Assets
Cable Networks$2,603
$906
$179
$5
$4
Broadcast Television2,125
316
33
66
4
Filmed Entertainment1,753
383
32
18
6
Theme Parks1,550
775
166
199
18
Headquarters and Other(a)
15
(122)97
66
37
Eliminations(b)
(70)(1)


Total$7,976
$2,257
$507
$354
$69
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
(in millions)Revenue
Adjusted EBITDA(c)
Depreciation and Amortization
Capital
Expenditures
Cash Paid for Intangible Assets
Cable Networks(d)
$8,994
$3,422
$548
$22
$15
Broadcast Television(d)
8,340
1,245
106
99
75
Filmed Entertainment5,176
555
117
24
20
Theme Parks4,170
1,789
492
811
158
Headquarters and Other(a)
44
(497)314
179
106
Eliminations(b)(d)
(256)(3)


Total$26,468
$6,511
$1,577
$1,135
$374
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
(in millions)Revenue
Adjusted EBITDA(d)
Depreciation and Amortization
Capital
Expenditures
Cash Paid for Intangible AssetsRevenue
Adjusted EBITDA(c)
Depreciation and Amortization
Capital
Expenditures
Cash Paid for Intangible Assets
Cable Networks$2,640
$1,115
$214
$2
$3
$7,939
$3,076
$574
$15
$11
Broadcast Television2,208
322
32
29
3
6,574
1,054
96
125
11
Filmed Entertainment1,967
371
22
10
5
5,862
1,041
79
47
17
Theme Parks1,118
397
142
229
13
3,982
1,723
494
671
57
Headquarters and Other(b)(a)
8
(185)98
15
31
32
(542)292
119
101
Eliminations(c)(b)
(88)(1)


(242)(2)


Total$7,853
$2,019
$508
$285
$55
$24,147
$6,350
$1,535
$977
$197
(a)The revenue and operating costs and expenses associated with our broadcast of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics were reported in our Cable Networks and Broadcast Television segments. The revenue and operating costs and expenses associated with our broadcast of the 2018 Super Bowl were reported in our Broadcast Television segment. Included in Eliminations are transactions relating to these events that our Broadcast Television and Cable Networks segments enter into with our other segments.
(b)Headquarters and Other activities include costs associated with overhead, allocations, personnel costs and headquarter initiatives.
(c)(b)Included in Eliminations are transactions that our segments enter into with one another, which consisted primarily of the licensing of film and television content from our Filmed Entertainment and Broadcast Television segments to our Cable Networks segment; for segment reporting, this revenue is recognized as the programming rights asset for the licensed content is amortized based on third party revenue.
(d)(c)
We use Adjusted EBITDA as the measure of profit or loss for our operating segments. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income attributable to NBCUniversal before net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, income tax expense, investment and other income (loss), net, interest expense, depreciation and amortization expense, and other operating gains and losses (such as impairment charges related to fixed and intangible assets and gains or losses on the sale of long-lived assets), if any. From time to time we may exclude from Adjusted EBITDA the impact of certain events, gains, losses or other charges (such as significant legal settlements) that affect the period-to-period comparability of our operating performance. Our reconciliation of the aggregate amount of Adjusted EBITDA for our reportable segments to consolidated income before income taxes is presented in the table below.
Three Months Ended
March 31
Three Months Ended
September 30
 Nine Months Ended
September 30
(in millions)2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
Adjusted EBITDA$2,285
 $2,019
$2,066
 $2,257
 $6,511
 $6,350
Depreciation(242) (231)(250) (253) (750) (749)
Amortization(268) (277)(264) (254) (827) (786)
Other operating gains141
 337
 141
 337
Interest expense(127) (143)(134) (139) (394) (431)
Investment and other income (loss), net(4) (1)(205) (26) (377) (42)
Income before income taxes$1,644
 $1,367
$1,354
 $1,922
 $4,304
 $4,679
(d)The revenue and operating costs and expenses associated with our broadcast of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics were reported in our Cable Networks and Broadcast Television segments. The revenue and operating costs and expenses associated with our broadcast of the 2018 Super Bowl were reported in our Broadcast Television segment. Included in Eliminations are transactions relating to these events that our Broadcast Television and Cable Networks segments enter into with our other segments.


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Note 3: Revenue
Three Months Ended
March 31
Three Months Ended
September 30
 Nine Months Ended
September 30
(in millions)2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
Distribution$1,887
 $1,562
$1,680
 $1,533
 $5,251
 $4,645
Advertising988
 826
820
 787
 2,746
 2,519
Content licensing and other319
 252
384
 283
 997
 775
Total Cable Networks3,194
 2,640
2,884
 2,603
 8,994
 7,939
          
Advertising2,365
 1,279
1,355
 1,241
 5,107
 3,790
Content licensing522
 503
538
 432
 1,541
 1,458
Distribution and other610
 426
559
 452
 1,692
 1,326
Total Broadcast Television3,497
 2,208
2,452
 2,125
 8,340
 6,574
          
Theatrical423
 651
601
 515
 1,564
 2,003
Content licensing733
 734
719
 662
 2,100
 2,080
Home entertainment248
 286
260
 299
 733
 919
Other243
 296
239
 277
 779
 860
Total Filmed Entertainment1,647
 1,967
1,819
 1,753
 5,176
 5,862
          
Total Theme Parks1,281
 1,118
1,528
 1,550
 4,170
 3,982
Headquarters and Other14
 8
15
 15
 44
 32
Eliminations(a)
(103) (88)(73) (70) (256) (242)
Total revenue$9,530
 $7,853
$8,625
 $7,976
 $26,468
 $24,147
(a)Included in Eliminations are transactions that our segments enter into with one another. See Note 2 for a description of these transactions.
We operate primarily in the United States, but also in select international markets primarily in Europe and Asia. The table below summarizes revenue by geographic location.
Three Months Ended
March 31
Three Months Ended
September 30
 Nine Months Ended
September 30
(in millions)2018  20172018  2017 2018  2017
United States$7,654
  $6,117
$6,758
 $6,088
 $20,945
  $18,344
Foreign1,876
  1,736
1,867
 1,888
 5,523
  5,803
Total revenue$9,530
 $7,853
$8,625
 $7,976
 $26,468
 $24,147
No single customer accounted for a significant amount of revenue in any period.period presented.
Distribution
Our Cable Networks segment generates distribution revenue from the distribution of our cable network programming to traditional and virtual multichannel video providers. Our Broadcast Television segment generates distribution revenue from the fees received under retransmission consent agreements and associated fees received from NBC-affiliated local broadcast television stations.
Distribution revenue is recognized as programming is provided on a monthly basis, generally under multiyear agreements. Monthly fees received under distribution agreements with multichannel video providers are generally based on the number of subscribers. Payment terms and conditions vary by contract type, although terms generally include payment within 30 to 60 days.
Advertising
Our Cable Networks and Broadcast Television segments generate advertising revenue from the sale of advertising on our cable and broadcast networks, our owned local broadcast television stations, and various digital properties.
We enter into advertising arrangements with customers and have determined that a contract exists once all terms and conditions are agreed upon, typically when the number of advertising units is specifically identified and the timing of airing is scheduled. Advertisements are generally aired or viewed within one year once all terms are agreed upon. Advertising revenue is recognized, net of agency commissions, in the period in which advertisements are aired or viewed and payment occurs thereafter, generally within 30 days. In some instances, we guarantee audience ratings for the advertisements. To the extent there is a shortfall in contracts where the ratings were guaranteed, a portion of the revenue is deferred until the shortfall is settled, typically by providing additional advertising units generally within one year of the original airing.

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Theatrical
Our Filmed Entertainment segment theatrical revenue is generated from the worldwide theatrical release of our produced and acquired films for exhibition in movie theaters and is affected by the timing, nature and number of films released in movie theaters and their acceptance by audiences. Theatrical revenue is also affected by the number of exhibition screens, ticket prices, the percentage of ticket sale retention by the exhibitors and the popularity of competing films at the time our films are released. 
We recognize theatrical revenue as the films are viewed and exhibited in theaters and payment generally occurs within 60 days after exhibition.
Content Licensing
Our Cable Networks, Broadcast Television and Filmed Entertainment segments generate revenue from the licensing of our owned film and television content in the United States and internationally to cable, broadcast and premium networks and subscription video on demand services. Our content licensing agreements generally include fixed pricing and span multiple years. For example, following a film’s theatrical release, our Filmed Entertainment segment may license the exhibition rights of a film to different customers over multiple successive distribution windows.
We recognize revenue when the content is delivered and available for use by the licensee. When the term of an existing agreement is renewed or extended, we recognize revenue at the later of when the content is available or when the renewal or extension period begins. Payment terms and conditions vary by contract type, although payments are generally collected over the license term. The amount of future revenue to be earned related to fixed pricing under existing agreements primarily relates to our Filmed Entertainment segment, which at any given time equals approximately 1 to 2 years of our annual Filmed Entertainment content licensing revenue. The substantial majority of this revenue will be recognized within 2 years. This amount may fluctuate from period to period depending on the timing of the release and the availability of content under existing agreements and may not represent the total content licensing revenue expected to be recognized as it does not include revenue from future agreements or from variable pricing or optional purchases under existing agreements.
For our content licensing agreements that also include variable pricing, such as pricing based on the number of subscribers to a subscription video on demand service sold by our customers, we generally recognize revenue for variable pricing as the content is delivered and available and as the variable amounts become known.our customers sell to their subscribers.
Home Entertainment
Our Filmed Entertainment segment generates revenue from the sale of our produced and acquired films on standard-definition digital video discs and Blu-ray discs (together, “DVDs”) and through digital distribution services. Our Cable Networks and Broadcast Television networks also generate revenue from the sale of owned programming on DVDs and through digital distribution services, which is reported in other revenue. We recognize revenue from DVD sales, net of estimated returns and customer incentives, on the date that DVDs are delivered to and made available for sale by retailers. Payment terms generally include payment within 60 to 90 days from delivery to the retailer.
Theme Parks
Our Theme Parks segment generates revenue primarily from ticket sales and guest spending at our Universal theme parks in Orlando, Florida; Hollywood, California; and Osaka, Japan. Guest spending includes in-park spending on food, beverages and merchandise. We recognize revenue from theme park ticket sales when the tickets are used, generally within a year from the date of purchase. For annual passes, we generally recognize revenue on a straight-line basis over the period the pass is available to be used. We recognize revenue from guest spending at the point of sale.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
The following tables summarize our accounts receivable and other balances that are not separately presented in our condensed consolidated balance sheet that relate to the recognition of revenue and collection of the related cash.
(in millions)March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
September 30,
2018
 December 31,
2017
Receivables, gross$7,269
 $7,055
$6,951
 $7,055
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts93
 88
100
 88
Receivables, net$7,176
 $6,967
$6,851
 $6,967

(in millions)September 30,
2018
 December 31,
2017
Noncurrent receivables, net (included in other noncurrent assets, net)$1,098
 $1,093
Noncurrent deferred revenue (included in other noncurrent liabilities)$451
 $392

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(in millions)March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
Noncurrent receivables (included in other noncurrent assets, net)$1,090
 $1,093
Noncurrent deferred revenue (included in other noncurrent liabilities)$405
 $392
Note 4: Long-Term Debt
As of March 31,September 30, 2018, our debt, excluding the note payable to Comcast, had a carrying value of $12.7$12.6 billion and an estimated fair value of $13.3$12.9 billion. The estimated fair value of our publicly traded debt was primarily based on Level 1 inputs that use quoted market values for the debt. The estimated fair value of debt for which there are no quoted market prices was based on Level 2 inputs that use interest rates available to us for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, Universal Beijing Resort borrowed $386 million under its debt financing agreement to fund the construction of a Universal theme park and resort in Beijing, China (see Note 5).
For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, we repaid $362 million of Universal Studios Japan term loans maturing 2022.
Cross-Guarantee Structure
We, Comcast and a 100% owned cable holding company subsidiary of Comcast (“CCCL Parent”) have fully and unconditionally guaranteed each other’s debt securities, including the $7$7.6 billion Comcast revolving credit facility due 2021.2021 and the £3.0 billion of borrowings ($3.9 billion using the exchange rate on the date of borrowing) under Comcast’s £7.0 billion unsecured sterling-denominated term loan credit agreement. As of March 31,September 30, 2018, outstanding debt securities of $51.4$58.7 billion of Comcast and CCCL Parent were subject to the cross-guarantee structure.
In October 2018, in connection with Comcast’s acquisition of Sky on October 9, 2018, Comcast issued $27.0 billion aggregate amount of senior unsecured fixed and floating rate notes that will mature between 2020 and 2058, and borrowed £3.6 billion ($4.8 billion using the exchange rates on the dates of borrowings) under Comcast’s £7.0 billion unsecured sterling-denominated term loan credit agreement and $3.0 billion under Comcast’s $3.0 billion unsecured dollar-denominated term loan credit agreement. We also guarantee these senior notes and unsecured term loans under the cross-guarantee structure.
We do not, however, guarantee the obligations of NBCUniversal Enterprise with respect to its $4.8$3.0 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes, $1.5$1.6 billion revolving credit facility and commercial paper program, or $725 million liquidation preference of Series A cumulative preferred stock.
The Additionally, the Universal Studios Japan and Universal Beijing Resort term loans are not subject to the cross-guarantee structure and are not guaranteed by us; however, theythe Universal Studios Japan term loans have a separate guarantee from Comcast.
Note 5: Significant Transactions
Universal Beijing Resort
We entered into an agreement with a consortium of Chinese state-owned companies to build and operate a Universal theme park and resort in Beijing, China (“Universal Beijing Resort”). We own a 30% interest in Universal Beijing Resort and the construction will be funded through a combination of debt financing and equity contributions from the investors in accordance with their equity interests. The debt financing, which is being provided by a syndicate of Chinese financial institutions, contains certain financial and operating covenants and a maximum borrowing limit of ¥26.6 billion RMB (approximately $4 billion)billion as of quarter end). The debt financing is secured by the assets of Universal Beijing Resort and the equity interests of the investors. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, Universal Beijing Resort borrowed $386 million of term loans under the debt financing agreements.
We have concluded that Universal Beijing Resort is a variable interest entity based on its governance structure, and we consolidate it because we have the power to direct activities that most significantly impact its economic performance. There are no liquidity arrangements, guarantees or other financial commitments between us and Universal Beijing Resort, and therefore our maximum risk of financial loss is our 30% interest. Universal Beijing Resort’s results of operations are reported in our Theme Parks segment. Our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows includes the costs of construction and related borrowings in the "construction of Universal Beijing Resort" and "proceeds from borrowings" captions, respectively, and equity contributions from our investing partner are included in other financing activities.
In March 2018, Universal Beijing Resort received initial equity investments through a combination of cash and noncash contributions from the investors. As of March 31,September 30, 2018, our condensed consolidated balance sheet included assets, primarily including property and equipment, and liabilities, including the term loans, of Universal Beijing Resort totaling $1.2 billion and $523$728 million, respectively.
FCC Spectrum Auction
On April 13, 2017, the Federal Communications Commission announced the results of its spectrum auction. In the auction, we relinquished our spectrum rights in the New York, Philadelphia and Chicago designated market areas (“DMAs”) where NBC and Telemundo had overlapping spectrum. We received proceeds of $482 million in July 2017, which were recorded in other investing activities in our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. We recognized a pretax gain of $337 million in other operating gains for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 in our condensed consolidated statement of income. NBC and Telemundo stations will share broadcast signals in these DMAs.

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Universal Studios Japan
On April 6, 2017, we acquired the remaining interests in Universal Studios Japan that we did not already own for $2.3 billion. The acquisition was funded through borrowings under our revolving credit agreement with Comcast. Because we maintained control of Universal Studios Japan, the difference between the consideration transferred and the recorded value of the noncontrolling interests, as well as the related accumulated other comprehensive income impact, were recorded to member’s capital.
Note 6: Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Revenue Recognition
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) updated the accounting guidance related to revenue recognition. The updated accounting guidance provides a single, contract-based revenue recognition model to help improve financial reporting by providing clearer guidance on when an entity should recognize revenue and by reducing the number of standards to which an entity has to refer. The core principle of the new standard is that a company should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.
We adopted the updated guidance on January 1, 2018 on a full retrospective basis, which required us to reflect the impact of the updated guidance for all periods presented.
The adoption of the new standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial position for any period presented. The updated guidance also requires additional disclosures regarding the nature, timing and uncertainty of our revenue transactions (see Note 3).
The tables below present the effects on our condensed consolidated statement of income and balance sheet for the prior year periods presented.

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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2017
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
(in millions)Previously Reported
Effects of Adoption
As Adjusted
Previously Reported
Effects of Adoption
As Adjusted
 Previously Reported
Effects of Adoption
As Adjusted
Revenue$7,868
$(15)$7,853
$8,014
$(38)$7,976
 $24,213
$(66)$24,147
Total costs and expenses$6,359
$(17)$6,342
$5,909
$(20)$5,889
 $19,048
$(53)$18,995
Operating income$1,509
$2
$1,511
$2,105
$(18)$2,087
 $5,165
$(13)$5,152
Net income attributable to NBCUniversal$1,200
$2
$1,202
$1,825
$(18)$1,807
 $4,301
$(13)$4,288
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
As of December 31, 2017December 31, 2017
(in millions)Previously Reported
Effects of Adoption
As Adjusted
Previously Reported
Effects of Adoption
As Adjusted
Total current assets$11,673
$284
$11,957
$11,673
$284
$11,957
Film and television costs$7,071
$11
$7,082
$7,071
$11
$7,082
Other noncurrent assets, net$1,872
$(68)$1,804
$1,872
$(68)$1,804
Total assets$71,073
$227
$71,300
$71,073
$227
$71,300
  
Total current liabilities$9,602
$330
$9,932
$9,602
$330
$9,932
Other noncurrent liabilities$4,109
$44
$4,153
$4,109
$44
$4,153
Total equity$43,188
$(147)$43,041
$43,188
$(147)$43,041
Total liabilities and equity$71,073
$227
$71,300
$71,073
$227
$71,300
The adoption of the updated guidance impacted the timing of recognition for some of our revenue contracts, primarily for content licensing agreements. As a result of the adoption of the updated guidance, when the term of existing content licensing agreements is renewed or extended, revenue is not recognized until the date when the renewal or extension period begins. Under the prior guidance, revenue for the content licensing renewal period was recognized on the date that the renewal was agreed to contractually. This change resulted in delayed revenue recognition for content licensing renewals or extensions in our Cable Networks, Broadcast Television and Filmed Entertainment segments. This change also impacted the timing of the related amortization of our film and television costs and participations and residuals expenses. The adoption of the updated guidance did not have a material impact on the results of operations or financial position for theour reportable segments.

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Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
In January 2016, the FASB updated the accounting guidance related to the recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities. The updated accounting guidance, among other things, requires that all nonconsolidated equity investments, except those accounted for under the equity method, be measured at fair value and the changes in fair value be recognized in net income. On January 1, 2018, we adopted the updated guidance prospectively along with a related clarifying update and as a result, we recorded a $232 million cumulative effect adjustment to member'smember’s capital and accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). See Note 8 for further information.
Restricted Cash
In November 2016, the FASB updated the accounting guidance related to restricted cash. The new standard requires that the statement of cash flows present the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents, and a reconciliation of such total to amounts on the balance sheet. We adopted the updated guidance on January 1, 2018 and as required applied the retrospective transition method. The adoption did not have a material impact for any period presented.
Leases
In February 2016, the FASB updated the accounting guidance related to leases. The updated accounting guidance requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with the exception of short-term leases. The asset and liability are initially measured based on the present value of committed lease payments. For a lessee, the recognition, measurement and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease do not significantly change from previous guidance. For a lessor, the accounting applied is also largely unchanged from previous guidance. The updated guidance is effective for us as of January 1, 2019 and early adoption is permitted. TheWe will adopt the updated accounting guidance must be adopted using a modified retrospective approach for leases that exist or are entered into after the beginning of the earliest comparative period in the financial

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statements.first quarter of 2019 and prior periods will not be adjusted. We are currently in the process of determining the impact that the updated accounting guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.
Note 7: Film and Television Costs
(in millions)March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
September 30,
2018
 December 31,
2017
Film Costs:      
Released, less amortization$1,590
 $1,734
$1,573
 $1,734
Completed, not released54
 50
242
 50
In production and in development1,287
 1,149
1,010
 1,149
2,931
 2,933
2,825
 2,933
Television Costs:      
Released, less amortization2,361
 2,260
2,286
 2,260
In production and in development845
 818
905
 818
3,206
 3,078
3,191
 3,078
Programming rights, less amortization2,608
 2,677
2,566
 2,677
8,745
 8,688
8,582
 8,688
Less: Current portion of programming rights1,347
 1,606
1,213
 1,606
Film and television costs$7,398
 $7,082
$7,369
 $7,082
Note 8: Investments
(in millions)March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
September 30,
2018
 December 31,
2017
Equity method$697
 $690
$660
 $690
Marketable equity securities467
 430
249
 430
Nonmarketable equity securities699
 696
813
 696
Total investments$1,863
 $1,816
$1,722
 $1,816

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Investment and Other Income (Loss), Net
Three Months Ended
March 31
Three Months Ended
September 30
 Nine Months Ended
September 30
(in millions)2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
Equity in net income (losses) of investees, net$(100) $(26)$(119) $(52) $(306) $(107)
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities, net37
 2
(91) 
 (128) 2
Other income (loss), net59
 23
5
 26
 57
 63
Investment and other income (loss), net$(4) $(1)$(205) $(26) $(377) $(42)
Beginning January 1, 2018, in connection with our adoption of the updated accounting guidance related to the recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities (see Note 6), we updated the presentation and accounting policies for our investments previously classified as fair value and cost method investments. The investment categories presented in the table above are based on the new guidance and updated policies, where applicable, are presented below.
Equity Method
Hulu
As of March 31,September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, we had an investment in Hulu of $231$219 million and $249 million, respectively. For the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018 and 2017, we made cash capital contributions to Hulu totaling $114$341 million to Hulu.and $198 million, respectively. We recognize our proportionate share of Hulu’s income and losses in equity in net income (losses) of investees, net. For the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, we recognized our proportionate share of Hulu’s losses of $132 million and $370 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, we recognized our proportionate share of Hulu’s losses of $131$62 million and $54$168 million, respectively, in equity in net income (losses) of investees, net.respectively.
The Weather Channel
In March 2018, we sold our investment in The Weather Channel cable network and recognized a pretax gain of $64 million in other income (loss), net.

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Marketable Equity Securities
We classify publicly traded investments with readily determinable fair values that are not accounted for under the equity method as marketable equity securities. Marketable equity securities are recorded at cost and adjusted to fair value at each reporting period. The changes in fair value between measurement dates are recorded in realized and unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities, net. The fair values of our marketable equity securities are based on Level 1 inputs that use quoted market prices.
Snap
In March 2017, Comcast acquired an interest in Snap Inc. as part of its initial public offering. On March 31, 2017, Comcast contributed its investment in Snap to us as an equity contribution of $662 million, which was recorded in our condensed consolidated statement of equity based on the fair value of the investment as of March 31, 2017. We have classified our investment as a marketable equity security. Snap is a camera company whose primary product is Snapchat, a camera app that was created to help people communicate through short videos and images. As of March 31,September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, we had an investment in Snap of $467$249 million and $430 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018, we recognized unrealized gainslosses of $37$135 million and $180 million, respectively, in realized and unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities, net related to our investment in Snap.
Nonmarketable Equity Securities
We classify investments without readily determinable fair values that are not accounted for under the equity method as nonmarketable equity securities. The accounting guidance requires nonmarketable equity securities to be recorded at cost and adjusted to fair value at each reporting period. However, the guidance allows for a measurement alternative, which is to record the investments at cost, less impairment, if any, and subsequently adjust for observable price changes of identical or similar investments of the same issuer. We apply this measurement alternative to our nonmarketable equity securities. When an observable event occurs, we estimate the fair values of our nonmarketable equity securities based on Level 2 inputs that are derived from observable price changes of similar securities adjusted for insignificant differences in rights and obligations. The changes in value are recorded in realized and unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities, net.

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Note 9: Supplemental Financial Information
Cash Payments for Interest and Income Taxes 
Three Months Ended
March 31
Nine Months Ended
September 30
(in millions)2018 20172018 2017
Interest$51
 $77
$253
 $340
Income taxes$173
 $52
$373
 $213
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities
During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2018:
we acquired $721 million$1.2 billion of property and equipment and intangible assets that were accrued but unpaid
we received noncash contributions from noncontrolling interests totaling $316$391 million related to Universal Beijing Resort (see Note 5)
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported in the condensed consolidated balance sheet to the total of the amounts reported in our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows.
(in millions)March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
Cash and cash equivalents$2,225
 $2,347
Restricted cash included in other noncurrent assets, net31
 30
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$2,256
 $2,377

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(in millions)September 30,
2018
 December 31,
2017
Cash and cash equivalents$1,181
 $2,347
Restricted cash included in other noncurrent assets, net20
 30
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$1,201
 $2,377
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(in millions)March 31,
2018
 March 31,
2017
September 30,
2018
 September 30,
2017
Unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities$
 $1
$
 $(233)
Deferred gains (losses) on cash flow hedges(3) 9
5
 (4)
Unrecognized gains (losses) on employee benefit obligations122
 120
115
 115
Cumulative translation adjustments277
 (59)(22) 93
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)$396
 $71
$98
 $(29)
Note 10: Related Party Transactions
In the ordinary course of our business, we enter into transactions with Comcast.
We generate revenue from Comcast primarily from the distribution of our cable network programming, the fees received under retransmission consent agreements in our Broadcast Television segment and, to a lesser extent, the sale of advertising and our owned programming, and we incur expenses primarily related to advertising and various support services provided by Comcast to us.
Comcast is also the counterparty to one of our contractual obligations. As of March 31,September 30, 2018, the carrying value of the liability associated with this contractual obligation was $383 million.
The following tables present transactions with Comcast and its consolidated subsidiaries that are included in our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
Three Months Ended
March 31
Three Months Ended
September 30
 Nine Months Ended
September 30
(in millions)2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
Transactions with Comcast and Consolidated Subsidiaries          
Revenue$594
 $459
$506
 $463
 $1,580
 $1,382
Operating costs and expenses$(61) $(61)
Total costs and expenses$(59) $(38) $(162) $(148)
Interest expense and investment and other income (loss), net$(23) $(19)$(9) $(20) $(52) $(67)

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(in millions)March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
September 30,
2018
 December 31,
2017
Transactions with Comcast and Consolidated Subsidiaries      
Receivables, net$376
 $326
$350
 $326
Note receivable from Comcast$1,522
 $
Accounts payable and accrued expenses related to trade creditors$51
 $54
$48
 $54
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$13
 $50
$20
 $50
Note payable to Comcast$1,284
 $1,831
$41
 $1,831
Long-term debt$610
 $610
$698
 $610
Other noncurrent liabilities$389
 $389
$394
 $389
Share-Based Compensation
Comcast maintains share-based compensation plans that consist primarily of awards of restricted share units and stock options to certain employees and directors as part of its approach to long-term incentive compensation. Additionally, through its employee stock purchase plans, employees are able to purchase shares of Comcast common stock at a discount through payroll deductions. Certain of our employees participate in these plans and the expense associated with their participation is settled in cash with Comcast. As of March 31,For the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, we recognized share-based compensation expense of $32$37 million and $38 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, we recognized share-based compensation expense of $115 million and $25$103 million, respectively.

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