The number of shares repurchased during the ~~second~~third quarter represented ~~3.7%~~3.0% of Class A Common shares that were outstanding as of the beginning of the quarter.

There were no defaults upon senior securities during the quarter for which this report is filed.

The information required by this item is filed as part of this Form 10-Q. See Index to Exhibits at page E-1 of this Form 10-Q.

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.


( in thousands, except share and par value amounts)	As of						As of
	June 30,			December 31,			September 30,			December 31,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	202,005		$	686,371		$	157,285		$	686,371
Accounts receivable (less allowances: 2014—$10,299; 2013—$6,853)		656,176			619,619
Accounts receivable (less allowances: 2014—$10,827; 2013—$6,853)								590,154			619,619
Programs and program licenses		464,641			423,949			464,708			423,949
Deferred income taxes		53,847			41,140			53,092			41,140
Other current assets		72,247			90,231			49,442			90,231

Total current assets		1,448,916			1,861,310			1,314,681			1,861,310
Investments		504,802			488,198			488,628			488,198
Property and equipment, net		237,359			246,350			232,240			246,350
Goodwill		574,940			574,582			574,210			574,582
Other intangible assets, net		627,836			655,009			611,953			655,009
Programs and program licenses (less current portion)		462,336			413,057			475,530			413,057
Deferred income taxes		52,758			39,075			68,042			39,075
Other non-current assets		160,330			160,866			156,274			160,866

Total Assets	$	4,069,277		$	4,438,447		$	3,921,558		$	4,438,447

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	17,725		$	18,278		$	16,661		$	18,278
Current portion of debt		884,919						884,956
Program rights payable		37,186			30,412			37,042			30,412
Customer deposits and unearned revenue		49,097			70,427			47,336			70,427
Employee compensation and benefits		49,641			67,188			55,871			67,188
Accrued marketing and advertising costs		7,472			11,053			5,527			11,053
Other accrued liabilities		94,544			81,341			79,260			81,341

Total current liabilities		1,140,584			278,699			1,126,653			278,699
Debt (less current portion)		499,705			1,384,488			499,736			1,384,488
Other liabilities (less current portion)		218,217			223,368			220,051			223,368

Total liabilities		1,858,506			1,886,555			1,846,440			1,886,555

Redeemable noncontrolling interest		124,763			133,000			119,460			133,000

Equity:
SNI shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par—authorized: 25,000,000 shares; none outstanding
Common stock, $.01 par:
Class A—authorized: 240,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 2014—105,766,835 shares; 2013—111,891,667 shares		1,058			1,119
Class A—authorized: 240,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 2014—102,786,682 shares; 2013—111,891,667 shares								1,028			1,119
Voting—authorized: 60,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 2014—34,317,171 shares; 2013—34,317,171 shares		343			343			343			343

Total		1,401			1,462			1,371			1,462
Additional paid-in capital		1,425,420			1,447,496			1,404,831			1,447,496
Retained earnings		412,434			662,574			299,783			662,574
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(6,371	)		(12,529	)		(24,068	)		(12,529	)

Total SNI shareholders’ equity		1,832,884			2,099,003			1,681,917			2,099,003
Noncontrolling interest		253,124			319,889			273,741			319,889

Total equity		2,086,008			2,418,892			1,955,658			2,418,892

Total Liabilities and Equity	$	4,069,277		$	4,438,447		$	3,921,558		$	4,438,447


( in thousands, except per share data )	Three months ended						Six months ended						Three months ended						Nine months ended
	June 30,						June 30,						September 30,						September 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013			2014			2013			2014			2013
Operating Revenues:
Advertising	$	496,978		$	461,774		$	930,729		$	857,251		$	432,149		$	410,189		$	1,362,878		$	1,267,440
Network affiliate fees, net		198,051			189,481			398,922			376,839			198,236			191,056			597,158			567,895
Other		13,103			13,873			22,230			25,423			14,038			15,656			36,268			41,079

Total operating revenues		708,132			665,128			1,351,881			1,259,513			644,423			616,901			1,996,304			1,876,414

Cost of services, excluding depreciation and amortization of intangible assets		190,181			168,677			371,319			332,428			207,099			178,221			578,418			510,649
Selling, general and administrative		198,666			176,770			390,543			359,930			167,361			176,644			557,904			536,574
Depreciation		20,125			15,882			37,680			29,583			17,541			15,593			55,221			45,176
Amortization of intangible assets		14,048			13,672			27,787			26,671			14,076			13,921			41,863			40,592
Losses (gains) on disposal of property and equipment		1,647			499			1,495			1,475			(448	)		95			1,047			1,570

Total operating expenses		424,667			375,500			828,824			750,087			405,629			384,474			1,234,453			1,134,561

Operating income		283,465			289,628			523,057			509,426			238,794			232,427			761,851			741,853
Interest expense		(12,232	)		(12,197	)		(24,663	)		(24,342	)		(12,235	)		(12,337	)		(36,898	)		(36,679	)
Equity in earnings of affiliates		27,263			25,410			49,524			45,992			17,586			15,180			67,110			61,172
Miscellaneous, net		(468	)		3,643			(195	)		282			2,066			(626	)		1,871			(344	)

Income from operations before income taxes		298,028			306,484			547,723			531,358			246,211			234,644			793,934			766,002
Provision for income taxes		92,359			96,141			169,265			169,828			75,910			64,174			245,175			234,002

Net income		205,669			210,343			378,458			361,530			170,301			170,470			548,759			532,000
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		51,875			50,614			96,368			93,982			38,962			41,467			135,330			135,449

Net income attributable to SNI	$	153,794		$	159,729		$	282,090		$	267,548		$	131,339		$	129,003		$	413,429		$	396,551

Net income attributable to SNI common shareholders per share of common stock:
Net income attributable to SNI common shareholders per basic share of common stock	$	1.08		$	1.09		$	1.95		$	1.81		$	0.93		$	0.88		$	2.90		$	2.69
Net income attributable to SNI common shareholders per diluted share of common stock	$	1.07		$	1.08		$	1.94		$	1.79		$	0.93		$	0.87		$	2.88		$	2.67

Weighted average shares outstanding:
Weighted average basic shares outstanding		142,342			147,132			144,321			147,967			140,738			146,578			142,786			147,499
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding		143,224			148,259			145,252			149,069			141,628			147,802			143,703			148,646


( in thousands)	Three months ended				Six months ended					Three months ended					Nine months ended
	June 30,				June 30,					September 30,					September 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013			2014			2013		2014			2013
Net income	$	205,669	$	210,343	$	378,458	$	361,530		$	170,301		$	170,470	$	548,759		$	532,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax—2014, ($223) and $280; 2013, $386 and $713		2,014		3,601		5,143		(25,566	)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax—2014, ($263) and ($577); 2013, ($587) and ($1,096)		500		952		949		1,982
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax—2014, $403 and $683; 2013, ($150) and $563											(18,311	)		23,471		(13,168	)		(2,095	)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax—2014, ($318) and ($895); 2013, ($596) and ($1,692)											518			844		1,467			2,826

Comprehensive income		208,183		214,896		384,550		337,946			152,508			194,785		537,058			532,731
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests		51,931		50,521		96,301		93,808			38,867			41,509		135,168			135,317

Comprehensive income attributable to SNI	$	156,252	$	164,375	$	288,249	$	244,138		$	113,641		$	153,276	$	401,890		$	397,414


( in thousands )	Six months ended						Nine months ended
	June 30,						September 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income	$	378,458		$	361,530		$	548,759		$	532,000
Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets		65,467			56,254			97,084			85,768
Program amortization		293,591			260,846			463,802			404,636
Equity in earnings of affiliates		(49,524	)		(45,992	)		(67,110	)		(61,172	)
Program payments		(376,686	)		(296,864	)		(561,249	)		(470,454	)
Dividends received from equity investments		55,853			39,603			78,852			60,035
Deferred income taxes		(26,687	)		78,790			(41,131	)		61,869
Stock and deferred compensation plans		26,635			30,439			32,111			38,624
Changes in certain working capital accounts (excluding the effects of acquisition):
Accounts receivable		(36,207	)		(48,568	)		29,268			(8,265	)
Other assets		(3,383	)		(6,109	)		(4,523	)		(2,218	)
Accounts payable		(626	)		3,381			(1,411	)		1,756
Accrued employee compensation and benefits		(24,308	)		(16,872	)		(10,982	)		2,019
Accrued / refundable income taxes		25,532			(21,968	)		43,966			(5,320	)
Other liabilities		(16,125	)		8,082			(34,175	)		26,065
Other, net		3,867			25,506			6,917			18,020

Cash provided by (used in) operating activities		315,857			428,058			580,178			683,363

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to property and equipment		(25,883	)		(36,072	)		(41,784	)		(47,394	)
Collections (funds advanced) on note receivable		2,518			9,228			3,776			11,689
Purchase of long-term investments		(16,042	)		(171	)		(17,042	)		(171	)
Purchase of subsidiary companies, net of cash acquired					(63,912	)					(64,412	)
Other, net		(9,506	)		(31,107	)		(5,498	)		(31,952	)

Cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(48,913	)		(122,034	)		(60,548	)		(132,240	)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from debt		80,000						120,000
Payments on debt		(80,000	)					(120,000	)
Dividends paid		(57,491	)		(44,379	)		(85,364	)		(66,367	)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests		(171,303	)		(127,224	)		(194,856	)		(146,647	)
Repurchase of Class A common stock		(550,062	)		(250,078	)		(800,062	)		(253,203	)
Proceeds from stock options		28,622			29,707			35,118			36,500
Other, net		(1,111	)		(3,182	)		(2,417	)		(2,539	)

Cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(751,345	)		(395,156	)		(1,047,581	)		(432,256	)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		35			(932	)		(1,135	)		182

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(484,366	)		(90,064	)		(529,086	)		119,049
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of year		686,371			437,525			686,371			437,525

End of period	$	202,005		$	347,461		$	157,285		$	556,574

Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures:
Interest paid, excluding amounts capitalized	$	23,004		$	22,625		$	38,946		$	38,660
Income taxes paid		150,115			97,627			228,184			155,232


( in thousands, except share data )	SNI Shareholders																		Redeemable			SNI Shareholders																		Redeemable
										Accumulated									Noncontrolling												Accumulated									Noncontrolling
				Additional						Other									Interest						Additional						Other									Interest
	Common			Paid-in			Retained			Comprehensive			Noncontrolling			Total			(Temporary			Common			Paid-in			Retained			Comprehensive			Noncontrolling			Total			(Temporary
	Stock			Capital			Earnings			Income (Loss)			Interest			Equity			Equity)			Stock			Capital			Earnings			Income (Loss)			Interest			Equity			Equity)
Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	1,489		$	1,405,699		$	452,598		$	(38,862	)	$	307,127		$	2,128,051		$	136,500		$	1,489		$	1,405,699		$	452,598		$	(38,862	)	$	307,127		$	2,128,051		$	136,500
Comprehensive income (loss)								267,548			(23,410	)		85,905			330,043			7,903									396,551			863			124,742			522,156			10,575
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest														(124,074	)		(124,074	)		(3,150	)														(140,277	)		(140,277	)		(6,370	)
Dividends: declared and paid—$.30 per share								(44,379	)								(44,379	)
Dividends: declared and paid—$.45 per share																													(66,367	)								(66,367	)
Convert 2 Voting Shares to Class A Common Shares
Repurchase of 3,871,741 Class A Common shares		(39	)		(38,073	)		(211,966	)								(250,078	)
Repurchase of 3,917,471 Class A Common shares																							(39	)		(38,537	)		(214,627	)								(253,203	)
Stock-based compensation expense					25,447												25,447									31,505												31,505
Exercise of employee stock options: 684,014 shares issued		7			29,700												29,707
Other stock-based compensation, net: 293,302 shares issued; 89,635 shares repurchased		2			(4,533	)											(4,531	)
Exercise of employee stock options: 846,242 shares issued																							8			36,492												36,500
Other stock-based compensation, net: 334,111 shares issued; 101,297 shares repurchased																							3			(4,719	)											(4,716	)
Tax benefits of compensation plans					3,289												3,289									4,351												4,351

Balance as of June 30, 2013	$	1,459		$	1,421,529		$	463,801		$	(62,272	)	$	268,958		$	2,093,475		$	141,253
Balance as of September 30, 2013																						$	1,461		$	1,434,791		$	568,155		$	(37,999	)	$	291,592		$	2,258,000		$	140,705

Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	1,462		$	1,447,496		$	662,574		$	(12,529	)	$	319,889		$	2,418,892		$	133,000		$	1,462		$	1,447,496		$	662,574		$	(12,529	)	$	319,889		$	2,418,892		$	133,000
Comprehensive income (loss)								282,090			6,158			88,473			376,721			7,828									413,429			(11,539	)		126,780			528,670			8,388
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests														(155,238	)		(155,238	)		(16,065	)														(172,928	)		(172,928	)		(21,928	)
Dividends: declared and paid—$.40 per share								(57,491	)								(57,491	)
Repurchase of 7,156,417 Class A Common shares		(72	)		(75,251	)		(474,739	)								(550,062	)
Dividends: declared and paid—$.60 per share																													(85,364	)								(85,364	)
Repurchase of 10,302,935 Class A Common shares																							(103	)		(109,103	)		(690,856	)								(800,062	)
Stock-based compensation expense					23,701												23,701									29,658												29,658
Exercise of employee stock options: 765,662 shares issued		8			28,614												28,622
Other stock-based compensation, net: 405,267 shares issued; 139,344 shares repurchased		3			(9,273	)											(9,270	)
Exercise of employee stock options: 905,520 shares issued																							9			35,109												35,118
Other stock-based compensation, net: 443,956 shares issued; 151,526 shares repurchased																							3			(9,771	)											(9,768	)
Tax benefits of compensation plans					10,133												10,133									11,442												11,442

Balance as of June 30, 2014	$	1,401		$	1,425,420		$	412,434		$	(6,371	)	$	253,124		$	2,086,008		$	124,763
Balance as of September 30, 2014																						$	1,371		$	1,404,831		$	299,783		$	(24,068	)	$	273,741		$	1,955,658		$	119,460

The Company operates in the media industry and has interests in national television networks and internet based media outlets. The Company’s reportable segment is ~~Lifestyle Media.~~lifestyle media. The ~~Lifestyle Media~~lifestyle media segment includes our national television networks, HGTV, Food Network, ~~HGTV,~~ Travel Channel, DIY Network, Cooking Channel and Great American Country. Lifestyle Media also includes websites that are associated with the aforementioned television brands and other Internet-based businesses serving food, home and travel related categories.

We also have established lifestyle media brands internationally. Our lifestyle-oriented channels are available in the United Kingdom, other European markets, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America.

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These financial statements and the related notes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets and related interim condensed consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows, and shareholders’ equity include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for their fair presentation in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Preparing financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results and outcomes may differ from management’s estimates and assumptions.

Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any future interim periods or for a full year.

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated by dividing earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, including participating securities outstanding. Diluted EPS is similar to basic EPS, but adjusts for the effect of the potential issuance of common shares. We include all unvested stock awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents, whether paid or unpaid, in the number of shares outstanding in our basic and diluted EPS.

The following table presents information about basic and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding:


( in thousands )	Three months ended June 30,				Six months ended June 30,				Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013		2014		2013		2014		2013
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic		142,342		147,132		144,321		147,967		140,738		146,578		142,786		147,499
Dilutive effect of equity awards		882		1,127		931		1,102		890		1,224		917		1,147

Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding		143,224		148,259		145,252		149,069		141,628		147,802		143,703		148,646

Anti-dilutive share awards		301		54		307		246		288		12		301		168

For 2014 and 2013, we had stock options that were anti-dilutive and accordingly were not included in the computation of diluted weighted-average shares outstanding.

In May 2014, the FASB issuedASC 606,Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASC will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. The new ASC is effective for us on January 1, 2017. Early application is not permitted. The ASC permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. We are currently evaluating the new guidance to determine the impact it will have on our condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In April 2014, an update was made to thePresentation of Financial Statements—Discontinued Operations, ASC 205, which changes the criteria for reporting discontinued operations and modifies the disclosures for other dispositions. Under the update, only disposals representing a strategic shift in operations will be presented as discontinued operations. Those strategic shifts should have a major effect on the organization’s operations and financial results. The update also requires disclosure of the pre-tax income attributable to a disposal of a significant part of an organization that does not qualify for discontinued operations reporting. The update is to be applied prospectively and is effective for us in the first quarter of 2015. Early adoption is permitted with some limitations. The adoption of the update is not expected to have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In July 2013, an update was made to theIncome Taxes Topic, ASC 740, which provides guidance on the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The update states the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, except as follows: to the extent a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position or the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. The update was effective for us on January 1, 2014. The update did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Asian Food Channel—On April 12, 2013, we acquired the Asian Food Channel (“AFC”) for consideration of approximately $66 million. Assets acquired in the transaction included approximately $1.2 million of cash. AFC, which is based in Singapore, is an independent company which broadcasts 24 hours a day, seven days a week and leverages a substantial library of acquired Asian and international video content as well as a growing number of originally-produced programs and reaches about 8 million subscribers in 11 markets.

The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of the AFC acquisition. The allocation of the purchase price reflects final values assigned and may differ from preliminary values reported in the consolidated financials for prior periods.


( in thousands )	Asian			Asian Food Channel
	Food
	Channel
Accounts receivable	$	1,960		$	1,960
Other current assets		271			271
Programs and program licenses		4,794			4,794
Property and equipment		399			399
Amortizable intangible assets		24,600			24,600
Other assets		160			160
Current liabilities		(1,941	)		(1,941	)
Deferred income taxes		(4,413	)		(4,413	)

Total identifiable net assets		25,830			25,830
Goodwill		38,582			38,582

Net purchase price	$	64,412		$	64,412

The goodwill arising from the AFC acquisition reflects the economic potential of the markets in which the acquired company operates as well as the synergies and economies of scale expected from operating the business as part of SNI. The goodwill recorded as part of the acquisition is not amortizable for tax purposes.

Pro forma results are not presented for the acquisition because the condensed consolidated results of operations would not be significantly different from reported amounts.

Contract termination costs – In the second quarter of 2014, we reached an agreement to terminate the master services agreement and sales agency agreement related to services provided for our Food Network and Fine Living operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. We also entered into ~~a transitional services~~an arrangement that ~~sets out~~establishes a ~~detailed hand over~~transition plan for us to assume the activities associated with these provided services. ~~Second quarter~~Our year-to-date 2014 selling, general and administrative expenses include a $9.7 million charge for the early termination of these agreements.

Income tax adjustments – The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 was signed into law on January 2, 2013. The bill includes the reinstatement of the provision which allows programmers to immediately expense production costs which are incurred in the United States. Since the legislation was not enacted until 2013, the impact of this provision was not recognized in our 2012 financial results and was reflected as a $4.1 million unfavorable discrete item in the first quarter of 2013. ~~Additionally,~~In the third quarter of 2013, we recorded a $5.4 million favorable tax adjustment reflecting an increase in the taxable income attributable to businesses with noncontrolling owners. For the year-to-date period of 2013, our ~~2013~~ income tax provision also includes ~~other~~$6.4 million of unfavorable ~~tax~~ adjustments ~~totaling $3.7 million in the first quarter and $2.7 million in the second quarter~~ that are primarily attributed to income tax audit settlements.


(in thousands)	As of				As of
	June 30,		December 31,		September 30,		December 31,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Equity-method investments	$	473,580	$	473,018	$	456,716	$	473,018
Cost-method investments		31,222		15,180		31,912		15,180

Total investments	$	504,802	$	488,198	$	488,628	$	488,198

Investments accounted for using the equity method include the Company’s investments in UKTV (50% owned), HGTV Canada (33% owned), Food Canada (29% owned), Fox-BRV Southern Sports Holdings (7.25% owned), Food Network Magazine JV (50% owned) and HGTV Magazine JV (50% owned).

UKTV receives financing through loans provided by us. These loans, totaling ~~$125~~$121 million at ~~June~~September 30, 2014 and $122 million at December 31, 2013, and reported within “Other non-current assets” in our condensed consolidated balance sheet, effectively act as a revolving facility for UKTV. As a result of this financing arrangement and the level of equity investment at risk, we have determined that UKTV is a variable interest entity (“VIE”). SNI and its partner in the venture share equally in the profits of the entity, have equal representation on UKTV’s board of directors and share voting control in such matters as approving annual budgets, initiating financing arrangements, and changing the scope of the business. However, our partner maintains control over certain operational aspects of the business related to programming content, scheduling, and the editorial and creative development of UKTV. Additionally, certain key management personnel of UKTV are employees of our partner. Since we do not control these activities that are critical to UKTV’s operating performance, we have determined that we are not the primary beneficiary of the entity and account for the investment under the equity method of accounting. The Company’s investment in UKTV was ~~$410~~$397 million at ~~June~~September 30, 2014 and $413 million at December 31, 2013.

~~Our~~A portion of the purchase price from our 50% investment in UKTV was attributed to amortizable intangible assets, which are included in the carrying value of our UKTV investment. Amortization recorded on these intangible assets reduces our equity in earnings recognized from the UKTV ~~investment is reduced by amortization reflecting differences in the consideration paid for our equity interest in the entity and our 50% proportionate share of UKTV’s equity.~~investment. Estimated amortization that will reduce UKTV’s equity in earnings for each of the next five years is expected to be ~~$9.2~~$4.6 million for the remainder of 2014, $17.6 million in 2015, and $15.3 million in 2016, 2017, and 2018.

We regularly review our investments to determine if there have been any other-than-temporary declines in value. These reviews require management judgments that often include estimating the outcome of future events and determining whether factors exist that indicate impairment has occurred. We evaluate among other factors, the extent to which costs exceed fair value; the duration of the decline in fair value below cost; and the current cash position, earnings and cash forecasts and near term prospects of the investee. No impairments were recognized on any of our investments in 2014 or 2013.

Fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value are classified in one of three categories which are described below.

The following table sets forth our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at ~~June~~September 30, 2014:


( in thousands )
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets -
Cash equivalents	$	33,381	$	33,381					$	33,432	$	33,432
Derivative asset		4,342			$	4,342

Total assets	$	37,723	$	33,381	$	4,342

Liabilities -
Derivative liability									$	896			$	896
Temporary equity -
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	$	124,763					$	124,763	$	119,460					$	119,460

The following table sets forth our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2013:


( in thousands )
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets -
Assets-
Cash equivalents	$	408,142	$	408,142					$	408,142	$	408,142
Derivative asset		252			$	252				252			$	252

Total assets	$	408,394	$	408,142	$	252			$	408,394	$	408,142	$	252

Temporary equity -
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	$	133,000					$	133,000	$	133,000					$	133,000

Derivatives include freestanding foreign currency forward contracts which are marked to market at each reporting period. We classify our foreign currency forward contracts within Level 2 as the valuation inputs are based on quoted prices and market observable data of similar instruments.

We determine the fair value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest using a combination of a discounted cash flow valuation model and a market approach that applies revenues and EBITDA estimates against the calculated multiples of comparable companies. Operating revenues and EBITDA are key assumptions utilized in both the discounted cash flow valuation model and the market approach. The selected discount rate of approximately 11% is also a key assumption in our discounted cash flow valuation model (Refer to Note 12—Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest and Noncontrolling Interest for additional information).

The following table summarizes the activity for account balances whose fair value measurements are estimated utilizing level 3 inputs:


( in thousands )	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest												Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
	Three months ended						Six months ended						Three months ended						Nine months ended
	June 30,						June 30,						September 30,						September 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013			2014			2013			2014			2013
Beginning period balance	$	131,670		$	141,005		$	133,000		$	136,500		$	124,763		$	141,253		$	133,000		$	136,500
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest		(10,815	)		(3,150	)		(16,065	)		(3,150	)		(5,863	)		(3,220	)		(21,928	)		(6,370	)
Net income		3,908			3,398			7,828			7,903			560			2,672			8,388			10,575

End period balance	$	124,763		$	141,253		$	124,763		$	141,253		$	119,460		$	140,705		$	119,460		$	140,705

The net income amounts reflected in the table above are reported within the “net income attributable to noncontrolling interests” line in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Other Financial Instruments—The carrying values of our financial instruments do not materially differ from their estimated fair values as of 2014 and 2013 except for debt, which is disclosed in ~~note 9.~~Note 9–Debt.


( in thousands )	As of						As of
	June 30,			December 31,			September 30,			December 31,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Goodwill	$	619,326		$	618,968		$	618,596		$	618,968
Accumulated impairments		(44,386	)		(44,386	)		(44,386	)		(44,386	)

Goodwill, net	$	574,940		$	574,582		$	574,210		$	574,582

Other intangible assets:
Amortizable intangible assets:
Carrying amount:
Acquired network distribution rights		591,066			590,460			589,168			590,460
Customer lists		94,916			94,868			94,817			94,868
Copyrights and other trade names		67,100			67,037			66,973			67,037
Acquired rights and other		120,227			120,227			120,227			120,227

Total carrying amount		873,309			872,592			871,185			872,592

Accumulated amortization:
Acquired network distribution rights		(143,116	)		(128,038	)		(150,564	)		(128,038	)
Customer lists		(64,769	)		(57,281	)		(68,471	)		(57,281	)
Copyrights and other trade names		(18,240	)		(16,241	)		(19,160	)		(16,241	)
Acquired rights and other		(19,348	)		(16,023	)		(21,037	)		(16,023	)

Total accumulated amortization		(245,473	)		(217,583	)		(259,232	)		(217,583	)

Total other intangible assets, net		627,836			655,009			611,953			655,009

Total goodwill and other intangible assets, net	$	1,202,776		$	1,229,591		$	1,186,163		$	1,229,591

During the ~~six~~nine month periods of 2014 and 2013, we made cash payments totaling ~~$10.2~~$10.3 million and ~~$30.1~~$30.7 million, respectively, that relate to intangible assets acquired in 2012. These cash payments are reported as an investing activity in the “Other, net” caption of our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for each of the next five years is as follows: ~~$27.7~~$13.6 million for the remainder of 2014, ~~$46.7~~$46.6 million in 2015, $45.5 million in 2016, $44.3 million in 2017, $44.2 million in 2018 and ~~$419.4~~$417.8 million in later years.


( in thousands )	Lifestyle		Corporate				Lifestyle		Corporate
	Media		and other		Total		Media		and other			Total
Goodwill:
Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	510,484	$	64,098	$	574,582	$	510,484	$	64,098		$	574,582
Foreign currency translation adjustment				358		358				(372	)		(372	)

Balance as of June 30, 2014	$	510,484	$	64,456	$	574,940
Balance as of September 30, 2014							$	510,484	$	63,726		$	574,210


( in thousands )	As of					As of
	June 30,			December 31,		September 30,			December 31,
	2014			2013		2014			2013
3.55% senior notes due in 2015	$	884,919		$	884,844	$	884,956		$	884,844
2.70% senior notes due in 2016		499,705			499,644		499,736			499,644

Total debt		1,384,624			1,384,488		1,384,692			1,384,488
Current portion of debt		(884,919	)				(884,956	)

Debt (less current portion)	$	499,705		$	1,384,488	$	499,736		$	1,384,488

Fair value of debt*	$	1,417,532		$	1,429,921	$	1,407,703		$	1,429,921

The $885 million of aggregate principal amount Senior Notes were issued by a majority-owned subsidiary of SNI through a private placement. The Senior Notes mature on January 15, 2015 and bear interest at 3.55%. Interest is paid on the notes on January 15th and July 15th of each year. The Senior Notes are guaranteed by SNI. Cox TMI, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cox Communications, Inc. and 35% owner in the Travel Channel has agreed to indemnify SNI for payments made in respect of SNI’s guarantee.

Our $500 million of aggregate principal amount Senior Notes mature on December 15, 2016 bearing interest at 2.70%. Interest is paid on the notes on June 15th and December 15th of each year.

On March 31, 2014, we entered into a five year Competitive Advance and Revolving Credit Facility (the ~~“Facility”~~“ Facility”) that permits $650 million in aggregate borrowings and expires in March 2019. The Facility replaced our existing Competitive Advance and Revolving Credit Facility that collectively permitted aggregate borrowings up to $550 million and was due to expire on June 30, 2014. The Facility bears interest based on the Company’s credit ratings, with drawn amounts bearing interest at Libor plus 90 basis points and undrawn amounts bearing interest at 10 basis points as of ~~June~~September 30, 2014. There were no outstanding borrowings under the Facility at ~~June~~September 30, 2014 or December 31, 2013.

The Facility and Senior Note agreements include certain affirmative and negative covenants, including the incurrence of additional indebtedness and maintenance of a maximum leverage ratio.


( in thousands )	As of				As of
	June 30,		December 31,		September 30,		December 31,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Liability for pension and post employment benefits	$	55,356	$	64,952	$	64,281	$	64,952
Deferred compensation		39,601		36,667		39,119		36,667
Liability for uncertain tax positions		89,105		80,898		82,300		80,898
Other		34,155		40,851		34,351		40,851

Other liabilities (less current portion)	$	218,217	$	223,368	$	220,051	$	223,368

The “Other” caption in the table above includes obligations recognized for the purchase of intangible assets that totaled ~~$21.7~~$21.8 million at ~~June~~September 30, 2014 and $31.4 million at December 31, 2013. The “Other” caption also includes the estimated Real Gravity contingent consideration liability that totaled ~~$9.4~~$9.8 million at ~~June~~September 30, 2014 and $8.3 million at December 31, 2013.

In order to minimize earnings and cash flow volatility resulting from currency exchange rate changes, we may enter into derivative instruments, principally forward foreign currency contracts. These contracts are designed to hedge anticipated foreign currency transactions and changes in the value of specific assets, liabilities and probable commitments. All of our forward contracts are designated as freestanding derivatives and are designed to minimize foreign currency exposures between the U.S. Dollar and British Pound. We do not enter into currency exchange rate derivative instruments for speculative purposes.

The freestanding derivative forward contracts are used to offset our exposure to the change in value of specific foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities. These derivatives are not designated as hedges, and therefore, changes in the value of these forward contracts are recognized currently in earnings, thereby offsetting the current earnings effect of the related change in U.S. dollar value of foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities. The cash flows from these contracts are reported as operating activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. The gross notional amount of these contracts outstanding was ~~$239~~$130 million at ~~June~~September 30, 2014 and $236 million at December 31, 2013.

We recognized ~~$3.3~~$0.9 million of losses during the year-to-date period of 2014 and ~~$12.3~~$0.5 million of gains for the same period in 2013 from these forward contracts which are reported in the “Miscellaneous, net” caption in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The gains and losses recognized from these forward contracts are offset by foreign exchange transaction gains of ~~$2.9~~$0.8 million that have been recognized in 2014 and ~~$14.2~~$2.3 million of losses that were recognized in 2013. Foreign exchange transaction gains and losses are also recorded in the “Miscellaneous, net” caption in our condensed consolidated statement of operations.

A noncontrolling interest holds a 35% residual interest in the Travel Channel. The noncontrolling interest has the right to require us to repurchase their interest and we have an option to acquire their interest. The noncontrolling interest will receive the fair value for their interest at the time either option is exercised. The put option on the noncontrolling interest in the Travel Channel ~~becomes~~became exercisable ~~beginning~~on August 17, 2014. The call option becomes exercisable in August of 2015.

The Food Network is operated and organized under the terms of a general partnership (the “Partnership”). SNI and a noncontrolling owner hold interests in the Partnership. During the fourth quarter of 2012, the Partnership agreement was extended and specifies a dissolution date of December 31, 2014. The partners are currently discussing an extension of the term of the partnership. If the term of the Partnership is not extended prior to that date, the agreement permits the Company, as the holder of approximately 80% of the applicable votes, to reconstitute the Partnership and continue its business. There are also other options for continuing the business of the Partnership, which the Company is considering. ~~If for some reason the Partnership is not continued, it will be required to limit its activities to winding up, settling debts, liquidating assets and distributing proceeds to~~We expect that the partners, ~~in proportion~~or the management committee of the partnership, will take action prior to ~~their partnership interests.~~December 31, 2014 to continue the partnership.

We have a Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) which is described more fully in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. The Plan provides for long-term ~~performance~~equity incentive compensation for key employees and members of the Board of Directors. A variety of discretionary awards for employees and non-employee directors are authorized under the plan, including incentive or non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted or nonrestricted stock awards and performance awards.

For the year-to-date period of 2014, the Company granted 0.3 million stock options and 0.3 million restricted share awards, including performance share awards. The number of shares ultimately issued for the performance share awards depends upon the specified performance conditions attained. Share based compensation costs totaled ~~$8.6~~$6.0 million for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2014 and ~~$9.0~~$6.1 million for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2013. Year-to-date share based compensation costs totaled ~~$23.7~~$29.7 million in 2014 and ~~$25.4~~$31.5 million in 2013. The fair values for share options and performance-based restricted share awards are estimated on the date of grant using a lattice-based binomial model and Monte Carlo simulation model, respectively. Assumptions utilized in the models are evaluated and revised, as necessary, to reflect market conditions and experience.

As of ~~June~~September 30, 2014, ~~$4.4~~$3.6 million of total unrecognized stock-based compensation costs related to stock options is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of ~~1.6~~1.3 years. In addition, ~~$33.5~~$28.5 million of total unrecognized stock-based compensation cost related to restricted stock awards, including performance awards, is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of ~~1.7~~1.4 years.

Under a share repurchase program authorized by the Board of Directors, ~~on July 31, 2012,~~ we ~~were authorized~~are permitted to ~~repurchase $1~~acquire $2 billion of Class A Common shares. ~~On February 13, 2014, the Board of Directors authorized an additional $1 billion for the Company’s share repurchase program.~~ All shares repurchased under the program are constructively retired and returned to unissued shares. There is no expiration date for the program and we are under no commitment or obligation to repurchase any particular amount of Class A Common shares under the program.

We repurchased ~~4.0~~3.1 million shares for approximately ~~$300~~$250 million during the ~~second~~third quarter of 2014 and repurchased 45,730 shares for approximately $3.1 million during the third quarter of 2013. For the year-to-date period of 2014, we repurchased 10.3 million shares for approximately $800 million, including repurchasing 2.6 million shares for $191 million from Scripps family members, and repurchased 1.5 million shares for approximately $100 million during the second quarter of 2013. For the year-to-date period of 2014, we repurchased 7.1 million shares for approximately $550 million, including the 2.6 million shares repurchased from Scripps family members, and repurchased 3.9 million shares for approximately ~~$250~~$253 million for the year-to-date period of 2013. As of ~~June~~September 30, 2014, ~~$1.1 billion~~$847 million remains available for repurchase under the program.


( in thousands)	Three months ended						Six months ended						Three months ended						Nine months ended
	June 30,						June 30,						September 30,						September 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013			2014			2013			2014			2013
Interest cost	$	856		$	838		$	1,712		$	1,676		$	816		$	910		$	2,528		$	2,586
Expected return on plan assets, net of expenses		(1,150	)		(1,088	)		(2,300	)		(2,176	)		(1,144	)		(1,098	)		(3,444	)		(3,274	)
Amortization of net (gain)/loss		244			825			488			1,650			291			729			779			2,379
Settlement charges														1,031			1,462			1,031			1,462

Total for defined benefit plans		(50	)		575			(100	)		1,150			994			2,003			894			3,153
Supplemental executive retirement plan (“SERP”)		945			1,069			1,890			2,138			2,148			2,025			4,038			4,163
Defined contribution plans		3,486			3,307			10,072			9,643			4,019			3,403			14,091			13,046

Total	$	4,381		$	4,951		$	11,862		$	12,931		$	7,161		$	7,431		$	19,023		$	20,362

Amortization of actuarial losses for our nonqualified supplemental executive retirement plan (“SERP”) totaled ~~$0.5~~$0.6 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2014 and $0.7 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2013. Year-to-date amortization of actuarial losses totaled ~~$1.0~~$1.6 million in 2014 and ~~$1.4~~$2.1 million in 2013.

We recognized settlement charges related to lump-sum distributions from our defined benefit and SERP retirement plans of $2.2 million in 2014 and $2.4 million in 2013. Settlement charges are recorded when total lump sum distributions for a plan’s year exceed the total projected service cost and interest cost for that plan year.

We contributed ~~$3.0~~$3.5 million to fund current benefit payments for our SERP during the year-to-date period of 2014. We anticipate contributing ~~$1.5~~$1.0 million to fund the SERP’s benefit payments during the remainder of fiscal 2014.

We have an unqualified executive deferred compensation plan that is available to certain management level employees and directors of the Company. Under the plan, participants may elect to defer receipt of a portion of their annual compensation. The deferred compensation plan is intended to be an unfunded plan maintained primarily for the purpose of providing deferred compensation benefits. We may use corporate owned life insurance contracts held in a rabbi trust to support the plan. We have invested $19.0 million within this rabbi trust and purchased $12.8 million of corporate owned life insurance contracts with these assets. The cash surrender value of the company owned life insurance contracts totaled ~~$14.1~~$14.5 million at ~~June~~September 30, 2014 and $13.8 million at December 31, 2013 and are included in “Other assets” in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Gains or losses related to the insurance contracts are included in the caption “Miscellaneous, net” in our condensed consolidated statement of operations. The unsecured obligation to pay the compensation deferred, adjusted to reflect the positive or negative performance of investment measurement options selected by each participant, totaled ~~$41.8~~$41.3 million at ~~June~~September 30, 2014 and $38.9 million at December 31, 2013, and are included in “Other liabilities” in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Changes in the accumulated other comprehensive income or loss (“AOCI”) balance by component consisted of the following for the respective periods of 2014:


( in thousands)	Three months ended					Six months ended					Three months ended						Nine months ended
	June 30,					June 30,					September 30,						September 30,
	Currency		Pension			Currency		Pension			Currency			Pension			Currency			Pension
	Translation		Liability			Translation		Liability			Translation			Liability			Translation			Liability
	Adjustments		Adjustments			Adjustments		Adjustments			Adjustments			Adjustments			Adjustments			Adjustments
AOCI beginning period balance	$	15,701	$	(24,529	)	$	12,449	$	(24,978	)	$	17,658		$	(24,029	)	$	12,449		$	(24,978	)

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		1,957					5,209					(18,215	)		45			(13,006	)		45
Amounts reclassified from AOCI				500					949						473						1,422

Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		1,957		500			5,209		949			(18,215	)		518			(13,006	)		1,467

AOCI balance as of June 30, 2014	$	17,658	$	(24,029	)	$	17,658	$	(24,029	)
AOCI balance as of September 30, 2014											$	(557	)	$	(23,511	)	$	(557	)	$	(23,511	)

Amounts reclassified to net earnings for pension liability adjustments relate to the amortization of actuarial losses. These amounts are included within the “Selling, general and administrative” caption on our condensed consolidated statement of operations and totaled $0.8 million for the ~~second~~third quarter 2014 and ~~$1.5~~$2.3 million for the year-to-date period of 2014 (see Note 1414–Employee Benefit Plans for further information).

Changes in the AOCI balance by component consisted of the following for the respective periods of 2013:


( in thousands)	Three months ended						Six months ended						Three months ended						Nine months ended
	June 30,						June 30,						September 30,						September 30,
	Currency			Pension			Currency			Pension			Currency			Pension			Currency			Pension
	Translation			Liability			Translation			Liability			Translation			Liability			Translation			Liability
	Adjustments			Adjustments			Adjustments			Adjustments			Adjustments			Adjustments			Adjustments			Adjustments
AOCI beginning period balance	$	(23,441	)	$	(43,477	)	$	5,645		$	(44,507	)	$	(19,747	)	$	(42,525	)	$	5,645		$	(44,507	)

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		3,694						(25,392	)					23,429			(61	)		(1,963	)		(61	)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI					952						1,982						905						2,887

Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		3,694			952			(25,392	)		1,982			23,429			844			(1,963	)		2,826

AOCI balance as of June 30, 2013	$	(19,747	)	$	(42,525	)	$	(19,747	)	$	(42,525	)
AOCI balance as of September 30, 2013													$	3,682		$	(41,681	)	$	3,682		$	(41,681	)

Amounts reclassified to net earnings for pension liability adjustments totaled ~~$1.5~~$1.4 million for the ~~second~~third quarter 2013 and ~~$3.1~~$4.5 million for the year-to-date period of 2013.

The Company determines its operating segments based upon our management and internal reporting structure. We manage our operations through one reportable operating segment, lifestyle media.

Lifestyle media includes our national television networks, HGTV, Food Network, ~~HGTV,~~ Travel Channel, DIY Network, Cooking Channel and Great American Country. Lifestyle media also includes websites that are associated with the aforementioned television brands and other Internet-based businesses serving home, food ~~home~~ and travel related categories. The Food Network and Cooking Channel are included in the Food Network partnership of which we own approximately 69%. We also own 65% of Travel Channel. Each of our networks is distributed by cable and satellite distributors and telecommunication service providers. Lifestyle media earns revenue primarily from the sale of advertising time and from affiliate fees paid by distributors of our content.

The results of businesses not separately identified as reportable segments are included within our corporate and other caption. Corporate and other includes the results of the lifestyle-oriented channels we operate in the United Kingdom, other European markets, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, operating results from the international licensing of our national networks’ programming, and other interactive and digital business initiatives that are not associated with our lifestyle media or international businesses.

In 2014, we made changes to our management reporting structure related to operating results from our businesses located in the Caribbean. In conjunction with this change in our reporting structure, we now report the results of these international businesses within our international operating segment, included within our corporate and other caption for segment reporting purposes, rather than our lifestyle media reportable segment. For comparability purposes, prior year segment results have also been reclassified to reflect the impact of this management reporting change. These reclassifications only affect our segment reporting, and do not change our consolidated operating revenues, operating income, or net income.

Each of our businesses may provide advertising, programming or other services to one another. In addition, certain corporate costs and expenses, including information technology, pensions and other employee benefits, and other shared services, are allocated to our businesses. The allocations are generally amounts agreed upon by management, which may differ from amounts that would be incurred if such services were purchased separately by the business.

Our chief operating decision maker evaluates the operating performance of our businesses and makes decisions about the allocation of resources to the businesses using a measure we call segment profit. Segment profit excludes interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, divested operating units, restructuring activities, investment results and certain other items that are included in net income determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.


( in thousands )	Three months ended						Six months ended						Three months ended						Nine months ended
	June 30,						June 30,						September 30,						September 30,
	2014			2013			2014			2013			2014			2013			2014			2013
Segment operating revenues:
Lifestyle media	$	684,531		$	645,276		$	1,308,012		$	1,224,758		$	618,090		$	593,135		$	1,926,102		$	1,817,893
Corporate and other		25,026			19,852			46,021			34,755			27,110			24,990			73,131			59,745
Intersegment eliminations		(1,425	)					(2,152	)					(777	)		(1,224	)		(2,929	)		(1,224	)

Total operating revenues	$	708,132		$	665,128		$	1,351,881		$	1,259,513		$	644,423		$	616,901		$	1,996,304		$	1,876,414

Segment profit (loss):
Lifestyle media	$	362,488		$	346,054		$	673,465		$	626,626		$	296,639		$	289,534		$	970,104		$	916,160
Corporate and other		(43,203	)		(26,373	)		(83,446	)		(59,471	)		(26,676	)		(27,498	)		(110,122	)		(86,969	)

Total segment profit		319,285			319,681			590,019			567,155			269,963			262,036			859,982			829,191
Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets		(34,173	)		(29,554	)		(65,467	)		(56,254	)		(31,617	)		(29,514	)		(97,084	)		(85,768	)
Gains (losses) on disposal of property and equipment		(1,647	)		(499	)		(1,495	)		(1,475	)		448			(95	)		(1,047	)		(1,570	)
Interest expense		(12,232	)		(12,197	)		(24,663	)		(24,342	)		(12,235	)		(12,337	)		(36,898	)		(36,679	)
Equity in earnings of affiliates		27,263			25,410			49,524			45,992			17,586			15,180			67,110			61,172
Miscellaneous, net		(468	)		3,643			(195	)		282			2,066			(626	)		1,871			(344	)

Income from operations before income taxes	$	298,028		$	306,484		$	547,723		$	531,358		$	246,211		$	234,644		$	793,934		$	766,002


( in thousands )	As of				As of
	June 30,		December 31,		September 30,		December 31,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Assets:
Lifestyle media	$	2,909,637	$	2,832,529	$	2,826,743	$	2,832,529
Corporate and other		1,159,640		1,605,918		1,094,815		1,605,918

Total assets	$	4,069,277	$	4,438,447	$	3,921,558	$	4,438,447

Assets held by our businesses outside of the United States totaled ~~$656~~$632 million at ~~June~~September 30, 2014 and $627 million at December 31, 2013.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on the condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements. You should read this discussion and analysis in conjunction with those condensed consolidated financial statements.

This discussion and the information contained in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements contain certain forward-looking statements that are based on our current expectations. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements. Such risks, trends and uncertainties, which in most instances are beyond our control, include changes in advertising demand and other economic conditions; consumers’ tastes; program costs; labor relations; technological developments; competitive pressures; interest rates; regulatory rulings; and reliance on third-party vendors for various products and services. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements, which are as of the date of this filing, should be evaluated with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date the statement is made.

Scripps Networks Interactive is one of the leading developers of lifestyle-oriented content for television and the Internet with respected, high-profile television and interactive brands. We seek to engage audiences that are highly desirable to advertisers with entertaining and informative lifestyle content that is produced for television, the Internet and any other media platforms consumers choose. We intend to expand and enhance our brands through the creation of popular new programming and content, the use of new distribution platforms, such as mobile phones and video-on-demand, the licensing and sale of branded consumer products and through international expansion.

Operating revenues in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2014 increased ~~6.5~~4.5 percent to ~~$708~~$644 million compared with the same period a year ago, while segment profit for the period was ~~relatively flat at $319~~$270 million compared with $262 million a year ~~earlier.~~earlier, a 3.0 percent increase. Operating revenues for the year-to-date period of 2014 increased ~~7.3~~6.4 percent to ~~$1.4~~$2.0 billion compared with ~~$1.3~~$1.9 billion for the same period in 2013. Segment profit for the year-to-date period of 2014 was ~~$590~~$860 million compared with ~~$567~~$829 million for the same period in 2013, a ~~4.0~~3.7 percent increase.

We manage our operations through our reportable operating segment, lifestyle media. Lifestyle media includes our national television networks, HGTV, Food Network, ~~HGTV,~~ Travel Channel, DIY Network, Cooking Channel and Great American Country. Lifestyle media also includes websites that are associated with the aforementioned television brands and other Internet-based businesses serving home, food ~~home~~ and travel related categories. Our lifestyle media branded websites consistently rank at or near the top in their respective lifestyle categories on a unique visitor basis.

Lifestyle media generated revenues of approximately ~~$685~~$618 million during the ~~second~~third quarter of 2014, which represented 9796 percent of our consolidated revenues, compared with ~~$645~~$593 million and 9796 percent for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2013. Lifestyle ~~Media~~media revenues were approximately ~~$1.3~~$1.9 billion for the year-to-date period of 2014 compared with ~~$1.2~~$1.8 billion for the same period in 2013. Lifestyle media generates revenue principally from the sale of advertising time on national television networks and interactive media platforms and from affiliate fees paid by cable television operators, direct-to-home satellite services and other distributors that carry our network programming. Advertising revenues for lifestyle media may be affected by the strength of advertising markets and general economic conditions and may also fluctuate depending on the success of our programming, as measured by viewership, at any given time. For the year-to-date period of 2014, revenues from advertising sales and affiliate fees were approximately 7069 percent and 29 percent, respectively, of total revenue for the segment. Lifestyle media also earns revenue from the licensing of its content to third parties and the licensing of its brands for consumer products such as videos, books, kitchenware and tools.

Programming expense, employee costs, and sales and marketing expenses are the primary operating costs for lifestyle media. Program amortization represented 4547 percent of lifestyle media expenses in 2014 reflecting our continued investment in the improved quality and variety of programming on our networks. We incur sales and marketing expenses to support brand-building initiatives at all of our television networks.

We also have established lifestyle media brands internationally. We currently broadcast 1516 channels reaching approximately ~~136~~126 million subscribers under the Food Network, HGTV, Travel Channel, Asian Food Channel, DIY Network and Fine Living Brands. In addition to the broadcast networks, we also license a portion of our programming to other broadcasters that can be seen in over ~~259~~168 territories. Operating results for our international businesses are reported within our corporate and other segment caption.

Our international businesses generated revenues of ~~$20.4~~$23.8 million during the ~~second~~third quarter of 2014, which represented ~~2.9~~3.7 percent of our consolidated revenues compared with ~~$17.7~~$21.6 million and ~~2.7~~3.5 percent for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2013. For the year-to-date period of 2014, our international business generated revenues of ~~$39.1~~$62.9 million compared with ~~$31.0~~$52.6 million for the year-to-date period of 2013. These businesses earn revenues primarily from advertising sales, affiliate fees, and the licensing of programming to third parties. In the year-to-date period of 2014, revenues from advertising sales, affiliate fees, and program licensing were approximately 3230 percent, 5451 percent and 1419 percent, respectively, of total revenue for our international businesses. Satellite transmission fees, programming expense, employee costs, and sales and marketing expenses are the primary operating costs for our international businesses.

The growth of our international business both organically and through acquisitions and joint ventures continues to be a strategic priority of the Company. In the third quarter of 2014, we announced the launch of Food Network in Brazil. During the first quarter of 2014, we launched the Fine Living Network in Italy. In the second quarter of 2013, we completed our acquisition of the Asian Food Channel (“AFC”). AFC, which is based in Singapore, is an independent company which broadcasts 24 hours a day, seven days a week and leverages a substantial library of acquired Asian and international video content as well as a growing number of originally-produced programs and reaches about 8 million subscribers in 11 markets. In the second quarter of 2012, we completed the acquisition of Travel Channel International (“TCI”). TCI is an independent company headquartered in the United Kingdom that broadcasts in 21 languages to 128 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires us to make a variety of decisions which affect reported amounts and related disclosures, including the selection of appropriate accounting principles and the assumptions on which to base accounting estimates. In reaching such decisions, we apply judgment based on our understanding and analysis of the relevant circumstances, including our historical experience, actuarial studies and other assumptions. We are committed to incorporating accounting principles, assumptions and estimates that promote the representational faithfulness, verifiability, neutrality and transparency of the accounting information included in the financial statements.

Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K describes the significant accounting policies we have selected for use in the preparation of our financial statements and related disclosures. An accounting policy is deemed to be critical if it requires an accounting estimate to be made based on assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate is made, and if different estimates that reasonably could have been used could materially change the financial statements. We believe the accounting for Programs and Program Licenses, Revenue Recognition, Acquisitions, Goodwill, Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, and Income Taxes to be our most critical accounting policies and estimates. A detailed description of these accounting policies is included in the Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. There have been no significant changes in those accounting policies.

The competitive landscape in our business is affected by multiple media platforms competing for consumers and advertising dollars. We strive to create popular programming that resonates with viewers across a variety of demographic groups, develop brands and create new media platforms through which we can capitalize on the audiences we aggregate.


( in thousands)	Three months ended									Six months ended									Three months ended									Nine months ended
	June 30,									June 30,									September 30,									September 30,
	2014			2013			Change			2014			2013			Change			2014			2013			Change			2014			2013			Change
Operating revenues	$	708,132		$	665,128			6.5	%	$	1,351,881		$	1,259,513			7.3	%	$	644,423		$	616,901			4.5	%	$	1,996,304		$	1,876,414			6.4	%
Cost of services, excluding depreciation and amortization of intangible assets		(190,181	)		(168,677	)		12.7	%		(371,319	)		(332,428	)		11.7	%		(207,099	)		(178,221	)		16.2	%		(578,418	)		(510,649	)		13.3	%
Selling, general and administrative		(198,666	)		(176,770	)		12.4	%		(390,543	)		(359,930	)		8.5	%		(167,361	)		(176,644	)		(5.3	)%		(557,904	)		(536,574	)		4.0	%
Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets		(34,173	)		(29,554	)		15.6	%		(65,467	)		(56,254	)		16.4	%		(31,617	)		(29,514	)		7.1	%		(97,084	)		(85,768	)		13.2	%
Gains (losses) on disposal of property and equipment		(1,647	)		(499	)					(1,495	)		(1,475	)					448			(95	)					(1,047	)		(1,570	)

Operating income		283,465			289,628			(2.1	)%		523,057			509,426			2.7	%		238,794			232,427			2.7	%		761,851			741,853			2.7	%
Interest expense		(12,232	)		(12,197	)		0.3	%		(24,663	)		(24,342	)		1.3	%		(12,235	)		(12,337	)		(0.8	)%		(36,898	)		(36,679	)		0.6	%
Equity in earnings of affiliates		27,263			25,410			7.3	%		49,524			45,992			7.7	%		17,586			15,180			15.8	%		67,110			61,172			9.7	%
Miscellaneous, net		(468	)		3,643						(195	)		282						2,066			(626	)					1,871			(344	)

Income from operations before income taxes		298,028			306,484			(2.8	)%		547,723			531,358			3.1	%		246,211			234,644			4.9	%		793,934			766,002			3.6	%
Provision for income taxes		(92,359	)		(96,141	)		(3.9	)%		(169,265	)		(169,828	)		(0.3	)%		(75,910	)		(64,174	)		18.3	%		(245,175	)		(234,002	)		4.8	%

Net income		205,669			210,343			(2.2	)%		378,458			361,530			4.7	%		170,301			170,470			(0.1	)%		548,759			532,000			3.2	%
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		(51,875	)		(50,614	)		2.5	%		(96,368	)		(93,982	)		2.5	%		(38,962	)		(41,467	)		(6.0	)%		(135,330	)		(135,449	)		(0.1	)%

Net income attributable to SNI	$	153,794		$	159,729			(3.7	)%	$	282,090		$	267,548			5.4	%	$	131,339		$	129,003			1.8	%	$	413,429		$	396,551			4.3	%

The increase in operating revenues for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2014 was due primarily to solid growth in advertising sales and affiliate fee revenue from our national television networks. Advertising revenues from our national networks increased ~~$29.6~~$20.1 million or ~~6.5~~5.0 percent for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2014 compared with the ~~second~~third quarter of 2013. For the year-to-date period of 2014 compared with the year-to-date period of 2013, advertising revenues were up ~~$64.3~~$84.5 million or ~~7.6~~6.8 percent. The increase in advertising revenues is primarily attributed to higher pricing in our sold advertising units. Affiliate fee revenues at our national television networks increased ~~$7.4~~$5.9 million or ~~4.1~~3.2 percent in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2014 compared with the ~~second~~third quarter of 2013. For the year-to-date period of 2014 compared with the year-to-date period of 2013, affiliate fee revenues were up ~~$18.6~~$24.5 million or ~~5.2~~4.5 percent. The increase in affiliate fee revenues is primarily due to contractual rate increases.

Cost of services, which are comprised of program amortization and the costs associated with distributing our content, increased 1316 percent in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2014 and 1213 percent in the year-to-date period of 2014 compared with the respective periods in 2013. Program amortization attributed to our continued investment in the improved quality and variety of programming at our networks represents the largest expense and is the primary driver of fluctuations in costs of services. Program amortization increased ~~$19.5~~$26.4 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2014 and ~~$32.7~~$59.2 million for the year-to-date period of 2014 compared with 2013.

Selling, general and administrative expenses are primarily comprised of sales, marketing and advertising expenses, research costs, administrative costs, and costs of facilities. ~~Selling, general~~Increases in marketing and ~~administrative expenses increased 12 percent~~promotion costs and $9.7 million of contract termination costs incurred in the second quarter of 2014 and 8.5 percent for the year-to-date period of 2014 compared with the respective periods in 2013. Costs of $9.7 million for the early termination of certain third party back-office and sales related services contributed to the increase in selling, general and administrative expenses in the ~~second~~year-to-date period of 2014 compared with the year-to-date period of 2013. Personnel transition costs that were incurred in the third quarter ~~and year-to-date periods~~ of ~~2014. Additionally, the impact of the April~~ 2013 ~~Asian Food Channel acquisition and an increase in personnel costs~~ contributed to the ~~increase~~2014 quarter over quarter decrease in selling, general and administrative ~~expenses.~~costs.

Interest expense primarily reflects the interest incurred on our outstanding borrowings. Our outstanding borrowings include $885 million aggregate principal amount Senior Notes that bear interest at 3.55% and mature on January 15, 2015. We also have $500 million aggregate principal amount Senior Notes outstanding that bear interest at 2.70% and mature on December 15, 2016.

Equity in earnings of affiliates represents the proportionate share of net income or loss from each of our equity method investments. Included in equity in earnings of affiliates is our proportionate 50% share of results from UKTV. ~~Our~~Amortization expense attributed to intangible assets recognized upon acquiring our interest in UKTV reduces equity in earnings we recognize from the UKTV ~~investment is reduced by amortization reflecting differences in the consideration paid for our equity~~

~~interest in the entity and our 50% proportionate share of UKTV’s equity.~~investment. Accordingly, equity in earnings of affiliates in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2014 includes our ~~$12.8~~$8.4 million proportionate share of UKTV’s results ~~for 2014~~ and ~~$12.1~~$6.4 million for our proportionate share of UKTV’s results in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2013. For the year-to-date period of 2014, equity in earnings of affiliates includes ~~$25.0~~$33.4 million for our proportionate share of UKTV’s results compared with ~~$21.7~~$28.1 million for the year-to-date period of 2013. Equity in earnings of affiliates was reduced by amortization on the UKTV investment of $4.8 million and ~~$4.4~~$4.5 million for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2014 and 2013, respectively. Equity in earnings of affiliates was reduced by amortization on the UKTV investment of ~~$9.6~~$14.4 million for the year-to-date period of 2014 and ~~$8.9~~$13.4 million for the year-to-date period of 2013.

We recognized foreign exchange ~~losses~~gains of ~~$0.3~~$0.4 million and $0.1 million during the ~~second~~third quarter of 2014 and ~~$1.1 million of gains were recognized during~~ the ~~second~~third quarter of ~~2013.~~2013, respectively. For the year-to-date periods of 2014 and 2013, we recognized foreign exchange losses of ~~$0.4~~$0.1 million and ~~$1.9~~$1.8 million, respectively. These gains and losses, reported within the “Miscellaneous, net” caption in our condensed consolidated statements of operations, relate to realized and unrealized foreign exchange on the Company’s foreign denominated asset and liability balances.

Our ~~second~~third quarter of 2014 effective income tax rate was ~~31.0~~30.8 percent compared with ~~31.4~~27.3 percent for the ~~second~~third quarter of 2013. For the year-to-date period of 2014, our effective income tax rate was 30.9 percent compared with ~~32.0~~30.5 percent for the year-to-date period of 2013. Our ~~effective~~income tax ~~rate~~provision in the third quarter of 2013 includes a $5.4 million favorable tax adjustment reflecting an increase in the taxable income attributable to businesses with noncontrolling owners. Additionally, for the year-to-date period of 2013, our income tax provision includes unfavorable tax adjustments totaling $10.5 million that reflect the impacts of the reinstatement of certain provisions included within the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 and reaching agreement on certain income tax audits.

Noncontrolling owners hold a 31 percent interest in the Food Network Partnership and a 35 percent interest in the Travel Channel. The noncontrolling owners’ proportionate share of these businesses’ results are captured in the net income attributable to noncontrolling interests caption of our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Business Segment Results - As discussed in Note 16—Segment Information to the condensed consolidated financial statements, our chief operating decision maker evaluates the operating performance of our businesses and makes decisions about the allocation of resources to the businesses using a performance measure we call segment profit. Segment profit excludes interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, divested operating units, restructuring activities, investment results and certain other items that are included in net income determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Items excluded from segment profit generally result from decisions made in prior periods or from decisions made by corporate executives rather than the managers of the businesses. Depreciation and amortization charges are the result of decisions made in prior periods regarding the allocation of resources and are therefore excluded from the measure. Financing, tax structure and divestiture decisions are generally made by corporate executives. Excluding these items from the performance measure of our business enables us to evaluate operating performance based upon current economic conditions and decisions made by the managers of those businesses in the current period.

Information regarding the operating performance of our segments and a reconciliation of such information to the condensed consolidated financial statements is as follows:


( in thousands )	Three months ended									Six months ended									Three months ended									Nine months ended
	June 30,									June 30,									September 30,									September 30,
	2014			2013			Change			2014			2013			Change			2014			2013			Change			2014			2013			Change
Segment operating revenues:
Lifestyle media	$	684,531		$	645,276			6.1	%	$	1,308,012		$	1,224,758			6.8	%	$	618,090		$	593,135			4.2	%	$	1,926,102		$	1,817,893			6.0	%
Corporate and other		25,026			19,852			26.1	%		46,021			34,755			32.4	%		27,110			24,990			8.5	%		73,131			59,745			22.4	%
Intersegment eliminations		(1,425	)								(2,152	)								(777	)		(1,224	)					(2,929	)		(1,224	)

Total operating revenues	$	708,132		$	665,128			6.5	%	$	1,351,881		$	1,259,513			7.3	%	$	644,423		$	616,901			4.5	%	$	1,996,304		$	1,876,414			6.4	%

Segment profit (loss):
Lifestyle media	$	362,488		$	346,054			4.7	%	$	673,465		$	626,626			7.5	%	$	296,639		$	289,534			2.5	%	$	970,104		$	916,160			5.9	%
Corporate and other		(43,203	)		(26,373	)		63.8	%		(83,446	)		(59,471	)		40.3	%		(26,676	)		(27,498	)		(3.0	)%		(110,122	)		(86,969	)		26.6	%

Total segment profit		319,285			319,681			(0.1	)%		590,019			567,155			4.0	%		269,963			262,036			3.0	%		859,982			829,191			3.7	%
Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets		(34,173	)		(29,554	)		15.6	%		(65,467	)		(56,254	)		16.4	%		(31,617	)		(29,514	)		7.1	%		(97,084	)		(85,768	)		13.2	%
Gains (losses) on disposal of property and equipment		(1,647	)		(499	)					(1,495	)		(1,475	)					448			(95	)					(1,047	)		(1,570	)
Interest expense		(12,232	)		(12,197	)		0.3	%		(24,663	)		(24,342	)		1.3	%		(12,235	)		(12,337	)		(0.8	)%		(36,898	)		(36,679	)		0.6	%
Equity in earnings of affiliates		27,263			25,410			7.3	%		49,524			45,992			7.7	%		17,586			15,180			15.8	%		67,110			61,172			9.7	%
Miscellaneous, net		(468	)		3,643						(195	)		282						2,066			(626	)					1,871			(344	)

Income from operations before income taxes	$	298,028		$	306,484			(2.8	)%	$	547,723		$	531,358			3.1	%	$	246,211		$	234,644			4.9	%	$	793,934		$	766,002			3.6	%

Corporate and other includes the results of the lifestyle-oriented channels we operate in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”), Asia-Pacific and Latin America, operating results from the international licensing of our national networks’ programming, and the costs associated with both international expansion initiatives and other interactive and digital business initiatives. Corporate and other includes segment losses of ~~$23.0~~$8.1 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2014 and ~~$37.9~~$46.0 million for the year-to-date period of 2014 compared with ~~$7.8~~$7.6 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2013 and ~~$18.7~~$26.3 million for the year-to-date period of 2013 from our international operations and other interactive and digital business initiatives. The corporate and other segment loss amounts in the year-to-date period of 2014 include $9.7 million of costs incurred for the early termination of service agreements provided for our Food Network and Fine Living operations in EMEA. In conjunction with the termination of these agreements, we also entered into ~~a transitional services~~an arrangement that ~~sets out~~establishes a ~~detailed hand over~~transition plan for us to assume the activities associated with these provided services.

A reconciliation of segment profit to operating income determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America is as follows:


( in thousands )	Three months ended				Six months ended				Three months ended					Nine months ended
	June 30,				June 30,				September 30,					September 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013		2014			2013		2014			2013
Operating income	$	283,465	$	289,628	$	523,057	$	509,426	$	238,794		$	232,427	$	761,851		$	741,853
Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets:
Lifestyle media		27,111		25,465		52,456		48,781		25,927			25,178		78,383			73,959
Corporate and other		7,062		4,089		13,011		7,473		5,690			4,336		18,701			11,809
Losses (gains) on disposal of property and equipment:
Lifestyle media		1,647		429		1,495		1,405		54			95		1,549			1,500
Corporate and other				70				70		(502	)				(502	)		70

Total segment profit	$	319,285	$	319,681	$	590,019	$	567,155	$	269,963		$	262,036	$	859,982		$	829,191

Lifestyle media – Lifestyle media includes six national television networks and a collection of Internet businesses.

Our lifestyle media division earns revenue primarily from the sale of advertising time on our national networks, affiliate fees paid by cable and satellite television operators that carry our network programming, the licensing of its content to third parties, the licensing of its brands for consumer products and from the sale of advertising on our lifestyle media affiliated websites. Employee costs, programming costs, and sales and marketing costs are lifestyle media’s primary expenses. The demand for national television advertising is the primary economic factor that impacts the operating performance of our networks.


( in thousands )	Three months ended							Six months ended							Three months ended							Nine months ended
	June 30,							June 30,							September 30,							September 30,
	2014		2013		Change			2014		2013		Change			2014		2013		Change			2014		2013		Change
Segment operating revenues:
Advertising	$	485,759	$	456,206		6.5	%	$	911,757	$	847,417		7.6	%	$	422,855	$	402,708		5.0	%	$	1,334,612	$	1,250,125		6.8	%
Network affiliate fees, net		187,503		180,072		4.1	%		377,674		359,035		5.2	%		187,385		181,528		3.2	%		565,059		540,563		4.5	%
Other		11,269		8,998		25.2	%		18,581		18,306		1.5	%		7,850		8,899		(11.8	)%		26,431		27,205		(2.8	)%

Total segment operating revenues		684,531		645,276		6.1	%		1,308,012		1,224,758		6.8	%		618,090		593,135		4.2	%		1,926,102		1,817,893		6.0	%

Segment costs and expenses:
Cost of services		174,421		157,277		10.9	%		339,692		311,693		9.0	%		191,723		166,304		15.3	%		531,414		477,997		11.2	%
Selling, general and administrative		147,622		141,945		4.0	%		294,855		286,439		2.9	%		129,728		137,297		(5.5	)%		424,584		423,736		0.2	%

Total segment costs and expenses		322,043		299,222		7.6	%		634,547		598,132		6.1	%		321,451		303,601		5.9	%		955,998		901,733		6.0	%

Segment profit	$	362,488	$	346,054		4.7	%	$	673,465	$	626,626		7.5	%	$	296,639	$	289,534		2.5	%	$	970,104	$	916,160		5.9	%


Supplemental Information:
Program amortization	$	148,620	$	130,437				$	286,044	$	256,405				$	166,536	$	140,998				$	452,580	$	397,404
Program payments		185,275		146,890					366,574		289,572					177,880		169,346					544,454		458,918
Depreciation and amortization		27,111		25,465					52,456		48,781					25,927		25,178					78,383		73,959
Capital expenditures		9,882		12,118					21,066		27,438					13,733		8,909					34,799		36,347

The amount of advertising revenue we earn is a function of the pricing negotiated with advertisers, the number of advertising spots sold, and audience impressions delivered by our programming. ~~High~~Low single digit pricing growth in the third quarter of 2014 and high single digit pricing growth in year-to-date period of 2014 was the primary contributor to our advertising revenue increases ~~in the second quarter of 2014 and year-to-date period of 2014~~ compared with the respective periods of 2013.

Distribution agreements with cable and satellite television systems and telecommunication service providers require distributors to pay SNI fees over the terms of the agreements in exchange for certain rights to distribute our content. The amount of revenue earned from our distribution agreements is dependent on the rates negotiated in the agreements and the number of subscribers that receive our networks. The increase in network affiliate fees for the ~~second~~third quarter and year-to-date period of 2014 compared with 2013 was primarily due to contractual rate increases. The total number of subscribers receiving our networks from cable television operators, direct-to-home satellite services, digital distributors and other distribution platforms decreased slightly in the third quarter and year-to-date periods of 2014 compared with the respective periods of 2013.

The increase in cost of services reflects our continued investment in the improved quality and variety of programming at our networks. Program amortization increased ~~$18.2~~$25.5 million in the ~~second~~third quarter of 2014 compared with the ~~second~~third quarter of 2013 and increased ~~$29.6~~$55.2 million for the year-to-date period of 2014 compared with the year-to-date period of 2013.

Selling, general and administrative expenses ~~increased~~ in the year-to-date period of 2014 compared with 2013 ~~due primarily to~~was relatively flat as increases ~~in personnel costs and~~ in marketing and promotion costs ~~at our television networks.~~were partially offset by decreases in personnel costs. Segment management transition costs that were incurred in the third quarter of 2013 contributed to the 2014 quarter over quarter decrease in selling, general and administrative costs. Fluctuations in selling, general and administrative expenses from quarter to quarter can also be impacted by the timing of marketing campaigns.


( in thousands )	Three months ended									Six months ended									Three months ended									Nine months ended
	June 30,									June 30,									September 30,									September 30,
	2014			2013			Change			2014			2013			Change			2014			2013			Change			2014			2013			Change
Operating revenues by brand:
HGTV	$	246,597		$	230,957			6.8	%	$	473,812		$	436,324			8.6	%	$	233,532		$	218,329			7.0	%	$	707,344		$	654,653			8.0	%
Food Network		237,993			223,677			6.4	%		456,966			431,260			6.0	%		211,860			201,563			5.1	%		668,826			632,823			5.7	%
Travel Channel		85,227			83,864			1.6	%		164,968			160,503			2.8	%		73,513			77,287			(4.9	)%		238,481			237,790			0.3	%
DIY Network		43,209			38,587			12.0	%		78,351			70,375			11.3	%		36,927			33,868			9.0	%		115,278			104,243			10.6	%
Cooking Channel		32,229			28,493			13.1	%		60,527			54,679			10.7	%		28,479			26,564			7.2	%		89,006			81,243			9.6	%
Great American Country		7,849			7,016			11.9	%		14,953			13,419			11.4	%		7,669			6,563			16.9	%		22,622			19,982			13.2	%
Digital Businesses		27,124			28,633			(5.3	)%		51,059			51,228			(0.3	)%		23,037			25,933			(11.2	)%		74,096			77,161			(4.0	)%
Other		4,518			4,204			7.5	%		7,778			8,100			(4.0	)%		3,317			3,044			9.0	%		11,095			11,144			(0.4	)%
Intrasegment eliminations		(215	)		(155	)					(402	)		(1,130	)					(244	)		(16	)					(646	)		(1,146	)

Total segment operating revenues	$	684,531		$	645,276			6.1	%	$	1,308,012		$	1,224,758			6.8	%	$	618,090		$	593,135			4.2	%	$	1,926,102		$	1,817,893			6.0	%

Subscribers (1):
Food Network											97,700			99,400			(1.7	)%											97,400			100,600			(3.2	)%
HGTV											96,500			98,400			(1.9	)%											96,100			99,500			(3.4	)%
Travel Channel											92,700			94,500			(1.9	)%											92,300			95,600			(3.5	)%
DIY Network											58,800			58,700			0.2	%											58,200			59,300			(1.9	)%
Cooking Channel											62,800			60,500			3.8	%											62,600			61,600			1.6	%
Great American Country											60,200			63,100			(4.6	)%											60,500			63,800			(5.2	)%

Our primary sources of liquidity are cash and cash equivalents on hand, cash flows from operations, available borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facility, and access to capital markets. Advertising provides approximately 70 percent of total operating revenues, so cash flow from operating activities can be adversely affected during recessionary periods. Our cash and cash equivalents totaled ~~$202~~$157 million at ~~June~~September 30, 2014 and $686 million at December 31, 2013. On March 31, 2014, we entered into a five year Competitive Advance and Revolving Credit Facility (the ~~“Facility”~~“ Facility”) that permits $650 million in aggregate borrowings and expires in March 2019. The Facility replaced our existing Competitive Advance and Revolving Credit Facility that collectively permitted aggregate borrowings up to $550 million and was due to expire on June 30, 2014. There were no outstanding borrowings under the Facility at ~~June~~September 30, 2014.

Our cash flow has been used primarily to fund acquisitions and investments, develop new businesses, acquire common stock under our share repurchase programs, pay dividends on our common stock and repay debt. We expect cash flow from operating activities in 2014 will provide sufficient liquidity to ~~continue the development of brands and to~~ fund ~~the capital expenditures to support~~ our ~~business.~~operations.

Cash and cash equivalents decreased ~~$484~~$529 million for the ~~six~~nine months ended 2014 and ~~$90.1~~increased $119 million for the ~~six~~nine months ended 2013. Components of these changes are discussed below in more detail.

Operating Activities –Cash provided by operating activities totaled ~~$316~~$580 million for the ~~six~~nine months ended 2014 and ~~$428~~$683 million for the ~~six~~nine months ended 2013.

Segment profit generated from our business segments totaled ~~$590~~$860 million for the year-to-date period of 2014 and ~~$567~~$829 million for the year-to-date period of 2013. Growth in operating revenues at our lifestyle media segment of ~~6.8~~6.0 percent in 2014 compared with 2013 contributed to the year-over-year increase in segment profit. Program payments exceeded the program amortization recognized in our statement of operations by ~~$83.1~~$97.4 million for the year-to-date period of 2014 and ~~$36.0~~$65.8 million for the year-to-date period of 2013, reducing cash provided by operating activities for those periods. Cash provided by operating activities is also impacted by payments for income taxes and interest totaling ~~$173~~$267 million the year-to-date period of 2014 and ~~$120~~$194 million for the year-to-date period of 2013.

Investing Activities – Cash used in investing activities totaled ~~$48.9~~$60.5 million for the year-to-date period of 2014 and ~~$122~~$132 million for the year-to-date period of 2013. Capital expenditures totaled ~~$25.9~~$41.8 million for the year-to-date period of 2014 and ~~$36.1~~$47.4 million for the year-to-date period of 2013.

On April 12, 2013, we acquired the Asian Food Channel (“AFC”) for net cash consideration of approximately $64.4 million.

A noncontrolling owner holds a 35% residual interest in the Travel Channel and the owner of that interest has a put option right requiring us to repurchase their interest. The put option ~~becomes~~became exercisable beginning August 17, 2014. The noncontrolling interest will receive the fair value for their interest following the exercise of the option. As of ~~June~~September 30, 2014, we valued the noncontrolling owner’s interest in the Travel Channel at ~~$125~~$119 million.

Financing Activities – Cash used in financing activities totaled ~~$751 million~~$1.0 billion for the year-to-date period of 2014 and ~~$395~~$432 million for the year-to-date period of 2013.

Under a share repurchase program approved by the Board of Directors, ~~in July 2012,~~ we ~~were authorized~~are permitted to ~~repurchase $1~~acquire $2 billion of Class A Common shares. ~~On February 13, 2014, the Board of Directors authorized an additional $1 billion for the Company’s share repurchase plan.~~ For the year-to-date period of 2014, we repurchased ~~7.1~~10.3 million shares for approximately ~~$550~~$800 million and repurchased 3.9 million shares for total consideration of ~~$250~~$253 million during the year-to-date period of 2013.

As of ~~June~~September 30, 2014, ~~$1.1 billion~~$847 million remains available for repurchase under our share repurchase program. There is no expiration date for the program and we are under no commitment or obligation to repurchase any particular amount of Class A Common shares under the program.

We have $500 million aggregate principal amount Senior Notes that mature on December 15, 2016 and bear interest at 2.70%. Interest is paid on these notes on June 15th and December 15th of each year.

We also have $885 million aggregate principal amount Senior Notes that were issued by a majority-owned subsidiary of SNI through a private placement. The Senior Notes mature on January 15, 2015 bearing interest at 3.55%. Interest is paid on the Senior Notes on January 15th and July 15th of each year. The Senior Notes are guaranteed by SNI. Cox TMI, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cox Communications, Inc. and 35% owner in the Travel Channel has agreed to indemnify SNI for all payments made in respect of SNI’s guarantee. We anticipate refinancing the $885 million Senior Notes prior to their January 15, 2015 maturity.

Pursuant to the terms of the Food Network general partnership agreement, the partnership is required to distribute available cash to the general partners. Cash distributions to Food Network’s noncontrolling interest were ~~$155~~$173 million in the year-to-date period of 2014 and ~~$124~~$140 million for the year-to-date period of 2013. Cash distributions to Travel Channel’s noncontrolling interest were ~~$16.1~~$21.9 million in the year-to-date period of 2014 and ~~$3.2~~$6.4 million in the year-to-date period of 2013. We expect cash distributions to noncontrolling interests will approximate $220 million in 2014.

We have paid quarterly dividends since our inception as a public company on July 1, 2008. During the first quarter of 2014, the Board of Directors approved an increase in the quarterly dividend rate to $.20 per share. Total dividend payments to shareholders of our common stock were ~~$57.5~~$85.4 million in the year-to-date period of 2014 and ~~$44.4~~$66.4 million in the year-to-date period of 2013. We currently expect that quarterly cash dividends will continue to be paid in the future. Future dividends are, however, subject to our earnings, financial condition and capital requirements.

We are exposed to market risk related to interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. We use or expect to use derivative financial instruments to modify exposure to risks from fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. In accordance with our policy, we do not use derivative instruments unless there is an underlying exposure, and we do not hold or enter into financial instruments for speculative trading purposes.

Our objectives in managing interest rate risk are to limit the impact of interest rate changes on our earnings and cash flows, and to reduce overall borrowing costs.

We are subject to interest rate risk associated with our credit facility as borrowings bear interest at Libor plus a spread that is determined relative to our Company’s debt rating. Accordingly, the interest we pay on our borrowings is dependent on interest rate conditions and the timing of our financing needs. The Company issued $500 million of Senior Notes in December 2011 and a majority-owned subsidiary of SNI issued $885 million of Senior Notes in conjunction with our acquisition of a controlling interest in the Travel Channel in December 2009. A 100 basis point increase in the level of interest rates would decrease the fair value of the Senior Notes by approximately ~~$16.7~~$13.4 million.

The following table presents additional information about market-risk-sensitive financial instruments:


( in thousands )	As of June 30, 2014				As of December 31, 2013				As of September 30, 2014				As of December 31, 2013
	Cost		Fair		Cost		Fair		Cost		Fair		Cost		Fair
	Basis		Value		Basis		Value		Basis		Value		Basis		Value
Financial instruments subject to interest rate risk:
3.55% notes due in 2015	$	884,919	$	898,402	$	884,844	$	910,411	$	884,956	$	891,906	$	884,844	$	910,411
2.70% notes due in 2016		499,705		519,130		499,644		519,510		499,736		515,797		499,644		519,510

Total debt	$	1,384,624	$	1,417,532	$	1,384,488	$	1,429,921	$	1,384,692	$	1,407,703	$	1,384,488	$	1,429,921

We are also subject to interest rate risk associated with the notes receivable acquired in the UKTV transaction. The notes, totaling ~~$125~~$121 million at ~~June~~September 30, 2014 and $122 million at December 31, 2013, effectively act as a revolving credit facility for UKTV. The notes accrue interest at variable rates, related to either the spread over LIBOR or other identified market indices. Because the notes receivable are variable rate, the carrying amount of such notes receivable is believed to approximate fair value.

We conduct business in various countries outside the United States, resulting in exposure to movements in foreign exchange rates when translating from the foreign local currency to the U.S. Dollar. Our primary exposure to foreign currencies is the exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and the Canadian dollar, the British pound and the Euro. Reported earnings and assets may be reduced in periods in which the U.S. dollar increases in value relative to those currencies.

Our objective in managing exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is to reduce volatility of earnings and cash flow. Accordingly, we may enter into foreign currency derivative instruments that change in value as foreign exchange rates change, such as foreign currency forward contracts or foreign currency options. The change in fair value of non-designated contracts is included in current period earnings within our Miscellaneous, net caption. The gross notional value of foreign exchange rate derivative contracts were ~~$239~~$130 million at ~~June~~September 30, 2014 and $236 million at December 31, 2013. A sensitivity analysis of changes in the fair value of all foreign exchange rate derivative contracts at ~~June~~September 30, 2014 indicates that if the U.S. dollar strengthened/weakened by 10 percent against the British pound, the fair value of these contracts would increase/decrease by approximately ~~$23.9~~$13.0 million, respectively. Any gains and losses on the fair value of derivative contracts would be largely offset by gains and losses on the underlying assets being hedged. These offsetting gains and losses are not reflected in the above analysis.

SNI’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal controls designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:

All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations, including the possibility of human error, collusion and the improper overriding of controls by management. Accordingly, even effective internal control can only provide reasonable but not absolute assurance with respect to financial statement preparation. Further, because of changes in conditions, the effectiveness of internal control may vary over time.

The effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) was evaluated as of the date of the financial statements. This evaluation was carried out under the supervision of and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the design and operation of these disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There were no changes to the company’s internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)) during the three months ended ~~June~~September 30, 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the company’s internal control over financial reporting.


Ohio		61-1551890
(State or other jurisdiction of		(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)		Identification Number)

9721 Sherrill Boulevard
Knoxville, TN		37932
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)


Item No.		Page
	PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

1	Financial Statements		3

2	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		3

3	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		3

4	Controls and Procedures		3

	PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

1	Legal Proceedings		3

1A	Risk Factors		4

2	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		4

3	Defaults Upon Senior Securities		4

4	Mine Safety Disclosures		4

5	Other Information		4

6	Exhibits		4

	Signatures		5


Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased		Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs		Maximum Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans Or Programs
4/1/14—4/30/14		1,012,517	$	74.54		1,012,517	$	1,321,210,247
5/1/14—5/31/14		2,908,521		73.75		2,908,521		1,106,709,020
6/1/14—6/30/14		128,454		77.89		128,454		1,096,700,694

Total		4,049,492	$	74.08		4,049,492	$	1,096,700,694


Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased		Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs		Maximum Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans Or Programs
7/1/14—7/31/14							$	1,096,700,694
8/1/14—8/31/14		1,822,505	$	79.96		1,822,505		950,968,091
9/1/14—9/30/14		1,324,013		78.70		1,324,013		846,763,703

Total		3,146,518	$	79.43		3,146,518	$	846,763,703


	SCRIPPS NETWORKS INTERACTIVE, INC.

Dated: ~~August 7,~~November 6, 2014	BY:	/s/ Joseph G. NeCastro
	Joseph G. NeCastro Chief Financial & Administrative Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
			~~Chief Financial & Administrative Officer~~
			~~(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)~~


Item		Page

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets		F-2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations		F-3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income		F-4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows		F-5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity		F-6
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements		F-7
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		F-19
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		F-27
Controls and Procedures		F-29


Exhibit No.		Item
10.33		Employment Agreement between the Company and Mark Hale
31(a)		Section 302 Certifications
31(b)		Section 302 Certifications
32(a)		Section 906 Certifications *
32(b)		Section 906 Certifications *
101.INS		XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

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