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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

~~FORM~~
~~10-Q~~



☒			QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020



☐			TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number: 001-34177

Discovery, Inc.

(Exact name of ~~Registrant~~registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

35-2333914

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

~~Delaware~~

~~35-2333914~~

~~(State or other jurisdiction of~~

~~incorporation or organization)~~

~~(I.R.S. Employer~~

~~Identification No.)~~

8403 Colesville Road

20910

Silver Spring,

Maryland

(Zip Code)

(Address of principal executive offices)

(~~240~~) (240) 662-2000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

~~Not Applicable~~

~~(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)~~

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:



Title of Each Class	Trading Symbols	Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Series A Common Stock	DISCA	The Nasdaq Global Select Market
Series B Common Stock	DISCB	The Nasdaq Global Select Market
Series C Common Stock	DISCK	The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý No o

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ý No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

☐

Emerging growth company

☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ý

Total number of shares outstanding of each class of the Registrant’s common stock as of ~~October 28, 2019:~~

July 24, 2020:



Series A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share			~~158,140,027~~160,205,701
Series B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share			6,512,378
Series C Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share			~~360,663,977~~340,170,764

DISCOVERY, INC.

FORM 10-Q

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Unaudited Financial Statements.

DISCOVERY, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited; in millions, except par value)


	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,683	$	1,552
Receivables, net	2,473		2,633
Content rights and prepaid license fees, net	113		579
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	448		453
Total current assets	4,717		5,217
Noncurrent content rights, net	3,540		3,129
Property and equipment, net	1,088		951
Goodwill	12,987		13,050
Intangible assets, net	8,091		8,667
Equity method investments	530		568
Other noncurrent assets	2,136		2,153
Total assets	$	33,089	$	33,735
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	367	$	463
Accrued liabilities	1,607		1,678
Deferred revenues	263		489
Current portion of debt	339		609
Total current liabilities	2,576		3,239
Noncurrent portion of debt	14,944		14,810
Deferred income taxes	1,463		1,691
Other noncurrent liabilities	2,306		2,029
Total liabilities	21,289		21,769
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 16)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	442		442
Equity:
Discovery, Inc. stockholders’ equity:
Series A-1 convertible preferred stock: $0.01 par value; 8 shares authorized, issued and outstanding	—		—
Series C-1 convertible preferred stock: $0.01 par value; 6 shares authorized; 5 shares issued and outstanding	—		—
Series A common stock: $0.01 par value; 1,700 shares authorized; 163 and 161 shares issued; and 160 and 158 shares outstanding	2		2
Series B convertible common stock: $0.01 par value; 100 shares authorized; 7 shares issued and outstanding	—		—
Series C common stock: $0.01 par value; 2,000 shares authorized; 546 and 547 shares issued; and 340 and 360 shares outstanding	5		5
Additional paid-in capital	10,798		10,747
Treasury stock, at cost: 209 and 190 shares	(7,897)		(7,374)
Retained earnings	7,980		7,333
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,021)		(822)
Total Discovery, Inc. stockholders' equity	9,867		9,891
Noncontrolling interests	1,491		1,633
Total equity	11,358		11,524
Total liabilities and equity	$	33,089	$	33,735

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 813
$ 986
Receivables, net 2,695
2,620
Content rights, net 442
313
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 363
312
Total current assets 4,313
4,231
Noncurrent content rights, net 3,095
3,069
Property and equipment, net 856
800
Goodwill, net 12,977
13,006
Intangible assets, net 8,880
9,674
Equity method investments, including note receivable (See Note 3) 529
935
Other noncurrent assets 2,175
835
Total assets $ 32,825
$ 32,550
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 380
$ 325
Accrued liabilities 1,462
1,604
Deferred revenues 384
249
Current portion of debt 611
1,819
Total current liabilities 2,837
3,997
Noncurrent portion of debt 14,757
14,974
Deferred income taxes 1,624
1,811
Other noncurrent liabilities 2,028
1,251
Total liabilities 21,246
22,033
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 19)

Redeemable noncontrolling interests 446
415
Equity:
Discovery, Inc. stockholders’ equity:
Series A-1 convertible preferred stock: $0.01 par value; 8 shares authorized, issued and outstanding —
—
Series C-1 convertible preferred stock: $0.01 par value; 6 shares authorized; 5 and 6 shares issued; and 5 and 6 shares outstanding —
—
Series A common stock: $0.01 par value; 1,700 shares authorized; 161 and 160 shares issued; and 158 and 157 shares outstanding 2
2
Series B convertible common stock: $0.01 par value; 100 shares authorized; 7 shares issued and outstanding —
—
Series C common stock: $0.01 par value; 2,000 shares authorized; 537 and 524 shares issued; and 362 and 360 shares outstanding 5
5
Additional paid-in capital 10,718
10,647
Treasury stock, at cost: 178 and 167 shares (7,037 ) (6,737 )
Retained earnings 6,859
5,254
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,029 ) (785 )
Total Discovery, Inc. stockholders' equity 9,518
8,386
Noncontrolling interests 1,615
1,716
Total equity 11,133
10,102
Total liabilities and equity $ 32,825
$ 32,550

~~The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.~~

DISCOVERY, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts)


	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Revenues:
Advertising	$	1,273	$	1,619	$	2,675	$	3,034
Distribution	1,225		1,206		2,448		2,430
Other	43		60		101		128
Total revenues	2,541		2,885		5,224		5,592
Costs and expenses:
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization	810		938		1,728		1,868
Selling, general and administrative	635		709		1,280		1,335
Depreciation and amortization	334		320		660		692
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets	38		—		38		—
Restructuring and other charges	7		7		22		12

Total costs and expenses	1,824		1,974		3,728		3,907
Operating income	717		911		1,496		1,685
Interest expense, net	(161)		(161)		(324)		(343)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(71)		(23)		(71)		(28)
Loss from equity investees, net	(23)		(20)		(44)		(9)
Other (expense) income, net	(6)		9		(64)		(18)
Income before income taxes	456		716		993		1,287
Income tax (expense) benefit	(156)		271		(286)		118
Net income	300		987		707		1,405
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(25)		(36)		(53)		(65)
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	(4)		(4)		(6)		(9)
Net income available to Discovery, Inc.	$	271	$	947	$	648	$	1,331
Net income per share allocated to Discovery, Inc. Series A, B and C common stockholders:
Basic	$	0.40	$	1.33	$	0.96	$	1.86
Diluted	$	0.40	$	1.33	$	0.95	$	1.86
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic	508		528		513		526
Diluted	674		716		680		715

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019
2018
2019
2018
Revenues:

Advertising $ 1,413

$ 1,365

$ 4,447

$ 3,940
Distribution 1,201

1,152

3,631

3,389
Other 64

75

192

415
Total revenues 2,678

2,592

8,270

7,744
Costs and expenses:

Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization 914

934

2,782

2,989
Selling, general and administrative 660

667

1,995

1,963
Depreciation and amortization 322

398

1,014

1,001
Impairment of goodwill 155
—
155
—
Restructuring and other charges 8

224

20

652
Gain on disposition —
—
—

(84 )
Total costs and expenses 2,059

2,223

5,966

6,521
Operating income 619

369

2,304

1,223
Interest expense, net (163 )
(185 )
(515 )
(558 )
Loss on extinguishment of debt —

—
(28 )
—
(Loss) income from equity investees, net (11 )
9

(20 )
(53 )
Other expense, net (1 )
(15 )
(10 )
(84 )
Income before income taxes 444

178

1,731

528
Income tax expense (147 )
(43 )
(29 )
(146 )
Net income 297

135

1,702

382
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (29 )
(13 )
(94 )
(41 )
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests (6 )
(5 )
(15 )
(16 )
Net income available to Discovery, Inc. $ 262

$ 117

$ 1,593

$ 325
Net income per share allocated to Discovery, Inc. Series A, B and C common stockholders:

Basic $ 0.35

$ 0.16

$ 2.22

$ 0.47
Diluted $ 0.35

$ 0.16

$ 2.21

$ 0.47
Weighted average shares outstanding:

Basic 535

523

529

490
Diluted 713

713

714

679

~~The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.~~

DISCOVERY, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(unaudited; in millions)


	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Net income	$	300	$	987	$	707	$	1,405
Other comprehensive income (loss) adjustments, net of tax:
Currency translation	116		10		(25)		(59)

Derivatives	(15)		(28)		(174)		(39)
Comprehensive income	401		969		508		1,307
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(25)		(36)		(53)		(65)
Comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	(4)		(5)		(6)		(10)
Comprehensive income attributable to Discovery, Inc.	$	372	$	928	$	449	$	1,232

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018
Net income $ 297
$ 135
$ 1,702
$ 382
Other comprehensive income (loss) adjustments, net of tax:
Currency translation (146 ) 34
(205 ) (169 )
Derivatives 30
(8 ) (9 ) 16
Comprehensive income 181
161
1,488
229
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests (29 ) (13 ) (94 ) (41 )
Comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests (5 ) (4 ) (15 ) (15 )
Comprehensive income attributable to Discovery, Inc. $ 147
$ 144
$ 1,379
$ 173

~~The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.~~

DISCOVERY, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited; in millions)


	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019
Operating Activities
Net income	$	707	$	1,405
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Content rights amortization and impairment	1,355		1,378
Depreciation and amortization	660		692
Deferred income taxes	(188)		(554)
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets	38		—
Share-based compensation expense	30		69
Equity in losses of equity method investee companies, including cash distributions	71		37
Unrealized loss from derivative instruments, net	22		—
Loss on extinguishment of debt	71		28
Remeasurement gain on previously held equity interest	—		(14)
Realized gain from derivative instruments, net	(21)		—

Other, net	41		50
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and dispositions:
Receivables, net	122		(231)
Content rights and payables, net	(1,386)		(1,570)
Accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities	(174)		(132)
Foreign currency, prepaid expenses and other assets, net	(22)		58
Cash provided by operating activities	1,326		1,216
Investing Activities
Investments in and advances to equity investments	(81)		(147)
Purchases of property and equipment	(217)		(122)
Proceeds from dissolution of joint venture	65		105




Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	—		(60)
Other investing activities, net	79		4
Cash used in investing activities	(154)		(220)
Financing Activities
Principal repayments of debt, including discount payment	(2,164)		(1,740)
Borrowings from debt, net of discount and issuance costs	1,979		1,482
Repurchases of stock	(527)		—
Distributions to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests	(202)		(191)
Principal repayments of revolving credit facility	(500)		(225)






Borrowings under revolving credit facility	500		—
Commercial paper borrowings, net	—		173
Other financing activities, net	(84)		(142)
Cash used in financing activities	(998)		(643)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	12		(18)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	186		335
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period	1,552		986
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period	$	1,738	$	1,321

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019
2018
Operating Activities

Net income $ 1,702

$ 382
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:

Content rights amortization and impairment 2,078
2,523
Depreciation and amortization 1,014

1,001
Deferred income taxes (572 )
(140 )
Impairment of goodwill 155

—
Share-based compensation expense 82

92
Equity in losses of equity method investee companies, net of cash distributions 61

106
Unrealized loss (gain) from derivative instruments, net 53
(2 )
Loss on extinguishment of debt 28

—
Remeasurement gain on previously held equity interest (14 )
—
Realized gain from derivative instruments, net (12 )
—
Gain on disposition —

(84 )
Other, net 47

56
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and dispositions:

Receivables, net (84 )
(19 )
Content rights and payables, net (2,332 )
(2,222 )
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (21 )
(123 )
Prepaid income taxes and income taxes receivable 43

(53 )
Foreign currency and other, net (61 )
130
Cash provided by operating activities 2,167

1,647
Investing Activities

Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (60 )
(8,565 )
Investments in and advances to equity investments (215 )
(56 )
Purchases of property and equipment (189 )
(106 )
Proceeds from dissolution of joint venture and sale of investments 117
—
Proceeds from (payments for) derivative instruments, net 52

(3 )
Proceeds from dispositions, net of cash disposed —

107
Proceeds from sale of assets —

68
Other investing activities, net 4

6
Cash used in investing activities (291 )
(8,549 )
Financing Activities

Principal repayments of debt, including discount payment (2,652 )
—
Borrowings from debt, net of discount and issuance costs 1,479

—
Repurchases of stock (300 )
—
Distributions to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests (227 )
(59 )
Principal repayments of revolving credit facility (225 )
(100 )
Principal repayments of finance lease obligations (35 )
(37 )
Payments for hedging instruments (18 ) —
Share-based plan (payments) proceeds, net (9 )
44
(Repayments) borrowings under program financing line of credit, net (8 )
23
Borrowings under term loan facilities —

2,000
Principal repayments of term loans —

(2,000 )
Commercial paper borrowings, net —

293
Other financing activities, net 3

(16 )
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities (1,992 )
148
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (57 )
(24 )
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (173 )
(6,778 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 986

7,309
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 813

$ 531

~~The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.~~

DISCOVERY, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY

(unaudited; in millions)


	Preferred Stock						Common Stock						Additional Paid-In Capital		Treasury Stock		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Discovery, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity		Noncontrolling Interests	Total Equity
		Shares			Par Value		Shares		Par Value
December 31, 2019	13		$	—		715	$	7	$	10,747	$	(7,374)	$	7,333	$	(822)	$	9,891	$	1,633	$	11,524
Cumulative effect of accounting change (See Note 1)	—		—			—	—		—		—		2		—		2		—		2
Net income available to Discovery, Inc. and attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—			—	—		—		—		377		—		377		28		405
Other comprehensive loss	—		—			—	—		—		—		—		(300)		(300)		—		(300)
Share-based compensation	—		—			—	—		21		—		—		—		21		—		21
Repurchases of stock	—		—			—	—		—		(523)		—		—		(523)		—		(523)

Tax settlements associated with share-based plans	—		—			—	—		(30)		—		—		—		(30)		—		(30)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	—		—			—	—		—		—		—		—		—		(170)		(170)
Issuance of stock in connection with share-based plans	—		—			1	—		32		—		—		—		32		—		32

Other adjustments to stockholders' equity	—		—			—	—		—		—		—		—		—		1		1
March 31, 2020	13		$	—		716	$	7	$	10,770	$	(7,897)	$	7,712	$	(1,122)	$	9,470	$	1,492	$	10,962
Cumulative effect of accounting changes of an equity method investee	—		—			—	—		—		—		(3)		—		(3)		—		(3)
Net income available to Discovery, Inc. and attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—			—	—		—		—		271		—		271		25		296
Other comprehensive income	—		—			—	—		—		—		—		101		101		—		101
Share-based compensation	—		—			—	—		25		—		—		—		25		—		25


Tax settlements associated with share-based plans	—		—			—	—		(1)		—		—		—		(1)		—		(1)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	—		—			—	—		—		—		—		—		—		(27)		(27)
Issuance of stock in connection with share-based plans	—		—			—	—		2		—		—		—		2		—		2

Other adjustments to stockholders' equity	—		—			—	—		2		—		—		—		2		1		3
June 30, 2020	13		$	—		716	$	7	$	10,798	$	(7,897)	$	7,980	$	(1,021)	$	9,867	$	1,491	$	11,358













The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

Preferred Stock Common Stock Additional
Paid-In
Capital Treasury
Stock Retained
Earnings Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss Discovery, Inc. Stockholders’
Equity Noncontrolling
Interests Total
Equity
Shares Par Value Shares Par Value
December 31, 2018 14
$ —
691
$ 7
$ 10,647
$ (6,737 ) $ 5,254
$ (785 ) $ 8,386
$ 1,716
$ 10,102
Cumulative effect of accounting changes (See Note 1) —
—
—
—
—
—
30
(30 ) —
—
—
Net income available to Discovery, Inc. and attributable to noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
—
—
384
—
384
29
413
Other comprehensive loss —
—
—
—
—
—
—
(80 ) (80 ) —
(80 )
Share-based compensation —
—
—
—
38
—
—
—
38
—
38
Tax settlements associated with share-based compensation —
—
—
—
(21 ) —
—
—
(21 ) —
(21 )
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(153 ) (153 )
Issuance of stock in connection with share-based plans —
—
2
—
6
—
—
—
6
—
6
Redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustments to redemption value —
—
—
—
—
—
(5 ) —
(5 ) —
(5 )
March 31, 2019 14
$ —
693
$ 7
$ 10,670
$ (6,737 ) $ 5,663
$ (895 ) $ 8,708
$ 1,592
$ 10,300
Cumulative effect of accounting changes of an equity method investee —
—
—
—
—
—
5
—
5
—
5
Net income available to Discovery, Inc. and attributable to noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
—
—
947
—
947
36
983
Other comprehensive loss —
—
—
—
—
—
—
(18 ) (18 ) —
(18 )
Preferred stock conversion (1 ) —
12
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Share-based compensation —
—
—
—
19
—
—
—
19
—
19
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(28 ) (28 )
Issuance of stock in connection with share-based plans —
—
—
—
4
—
—
—
4
—
4
Prepayments for common stock repurchase contracts, net of settlements —
—
—
—
(45 ) —
—
—
(45 ) —
(45 )
Redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustments to redemption value —
—
—
—
—
—
1
—
1
—
1
June 30, 2019 13
$ —
705
$ 7
$ 10,648
$ (6,737 ) $ 6,616
$ (913 ) $ 9,621
$ 1,600
$ 11,221
Net income available to Discovery, Inc. and attributable to noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
—
—
262
—
262
29
291
Other comprehensive loss —
—
—
—
—
—
—
(116 ) (116 ) —
(116 )
Repurchases of stock —
—
—
—
—
(300 ) —
—
(300 ) —
(300 )
Share-based compensation —
—
—
—
18
—
—
—
18
—
18
Tax settlements associated with share-based compensation —
—
—
—
(1 ) —
—
—
(1 ) —
(1 )
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(14 ) (14 )
Issuance of stock in connection with share-based plans —
—
—
—
3
—
—
—
3
—
3
Settlement of common stock repurchase contract —
—
—
—
50
—
—
—
50
—
50
Redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustments to redemption value —
—
—
—
—
—
(19 ) —
(19 ) —
(19 )
September 30, 2019 13
$ —
705
$ 7
$ 10,718
$ (7,037 ) $ 6,859
$ (1,029 ) $ 9,518
$ 1,615
$ 11,133

~~The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.~~

DISCOVERY, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY

(unaudited; in millions)


	Preferred Stock				Common Stock						Additional Paid-In Capital		Treasury Stock		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Discovery, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity		Noncontrolling Interests	Total Equity
	Shares	Par Value		Shares	Par Value
December 31, 2018	14	$	—	691	$	7	$	10,647	$	(6,737)	$	5,254	$	(785)	$	8,386	$	1,716	$	10,102
Cumulative effect of accounting change	—	—		—	—		—		—		30		(30)		—		—		—
Net income available to Discovery, Inc. and attributable to noncontrolling interests	—	—		—	—		—		—		384		—		384		29		413
Other comprehensive loss	—	—		—	—		—		—		—		(80)		(80)		—		(80)
Share-based compensation	—	—		—	—		38		—		—		—		38		—		38
Tax settlements associated with share-based plans	—	—		—	—		(21)		—		—		—		(21)		—		(21)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	—	—		—	—		—		—		—		—		—		(153)		(153)
Issuance of stock in connection with share-based plans	—	—		2	—		6		—		—		—		6		—		6
Redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustments to redemption value	—	—		—	—		—		—		(5)		—		(5)		—		(5)

March 31, 2019	14	$	—	693	$	7	$	10,670	$	(6,737)	$	5,663	$	(895)	$	8,708	$	1,592	$	10,300
Cumulative effect of accounting changes of an equity method investee	—	—		—	—		—		—		5		—		5		—		5
Net income available to Discovery, Inc. and attributable to noncontrolling interests	—	—		—	—		—		—		947		—		947		36		983
Other comprehensive loss	—	—		—	—		—		—		—		(18)		(18)		—		(18)
Preferred stock conversion	(1)	—		12	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Prepayments for common stock repurchase contracts, net of settlements	—	—		—	—		(45)		—		—		—		(45)		—		(45)
Share-based compensation	—	—		—	—		19		—		—		—		19		—		19
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests	—	—		—	—		—		—		—		—		—		(28)		(28)
Issuance of stock in connection with share-based plans	—	—		—	—		4		—		—		—		4		—		4
Redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustments to redemption value	—	—		—	—		—		—		1		—		1		—		1

June 30, 2019	13	$	—	705	$	7	$	10,648	$	(6,737)	$	6,616	$	(913)	$	9,621	$	1,600	$	11,221












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

Preferred Stock Common Stock Additional
Paid-In
Capital Treasury
Stock Retained
Earnings Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss Discovery,
Inc. Stockholders’
Equity Noncontrolling
Interests Total
Equity
Shares Par Value Shares Par Value
December 31, 2017 14
$ —
547
$ 5
$ 7,295
$ (6,737 ) $ 4,632
$ (585 ) $ 4,610
$ —
$ 4,610
Cumulative effect of accounting change —
—
—
—
—
—
33
(26 ) 7
—
7
Net (loss) income available to Discovery, Inc. and attributable to noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
—
—
(8 ) —
(8 ) 5
(3 )
Other comprehensive loss —
—
—
—
—
—
—
(2 ) (2 ) —
(2 )
Share-based compensation —
—
—
—
41
—
—
—
41
—
41
Tax settlements associated with share-based compensation —
—
—
—
(16 ) —
—
—
(16 ) —
(16 )
Issuance of stock and noncontrolling interest in connection with the acquisition of Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. ("Scripps Networks") —
—
139
1
3,217
—
—
—
3,218
1,700
4,918
Issuance of stock in connection with share-based plans —
—
4
—
39
—
—
—
39
—
39
March 31, 2018 14
$ —
690
$ 6
$ 10,576
$ (6,737 ) $ 4,657
$ (613 ) $ 7,889
$ 1,705
$ 9,594
Net income available to Discovery, Inc. and attributable to noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
—
—
216
—
216
23
239
Other comprehensive loss —
—
—
—
—
—
—
(177 ) (177 ) —
(177 )
Share-based compensation —
—
—
—
11
—
—
—
11
—
11
Tax settlements associated with share-based compensation —
—
—
—
(1 ) —
—
—
(1 ) —
(1 )
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(38 ) (38 )
Issuance of stock in connection with share-based plans —
—
—
—
4
—
—
—
4
—
4
Redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustments to redemption value —
—
—
—
—
—
(6 ) —
(6 ) —
(6 )
June 30, 2018 14
$ —
690
$ 6
$ 10,590
$ (6,737 ) $ 4,867
$ (790 ) $ 7,936
$ 1,690
$ 9,626
Net income available to Discovery, Inc. and attributable to noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
—
—
117
—
117
13
130
Other comprehensive income —
—
—
—
—
—
—
26
26
—
26
Share-based compensation —
—
—
—
19
—
—
—
19
—
19
Tax settlements associated with share-based compensation —
—
—
—
(1 ) —
—
—
(1 ) —
(1 )
Issuance of stock in connection with share-based plans —
—
—
—
19
—
—
—
19
—
19
September 30, 2018 14
$ —
690
$ 6
$ 10,627
$ (6,737 ) $ 4,984
$ (764 ) $ 8,116
$ 1,703
$ 9,819

~~The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.~~

DISCOVERY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Description of Business

Discovery, Inc. (“Discovery”, the “Company”, "we", "us" or ~~the “Company”~~"our") is a global media company that provides content across multiple distribution platforms, including linear platforms such as pay-television ("pay-TV"), free-to-air ("FTA") and broadcast television, authenticated GOTV Everywhere ("TVE") applications, digital distribution arrangements, ~~and~~ content licensing ~~agreements.~~arrangements and direct-to-consumer ("DTC") subscription products. The Company also operates a ~~portfolio of digital direct-to-consumer products and~~ production ~~studios. As further discussed in Note 2, on March 6, 2018, the Company acquired Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. ("Scripps Networks").~~ studio.

The Company ~~presents the following business units:~~has organized its operations into 2 reportable segments: U.S. Networks, consisting principally of domestic television networks and digital content services, and International Networks, consisting ~~principally~~primarily of international television networks and digital content ~~services; and Other, consisting of a production studio. Financial information for Discovery’s reportable segments is discussed in Note 20.~~services.

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Discovery and its majority-owned subsidiaries in which a controlling interest is ~~maintained. For each non-wholly owned subsidiary,~~maintained, including variable interest entities ("VIE") for which the Company evaluates its ownership and other interests to determine whether it should consolidate the entity or account for its ownership interest as an equity method investment or an equity investment without a readily determinable fair value. As part of its evaluation, the Company makes judgments in determining whether the entity is a variable interest entity ("VIE") and, if so, whether it is the primary ~~beneficiary of the VIE and is thus required to consolidate the entity. (See Note 3.)~~beneficiary. Inter-company accounts and transactions between consolidated entities have been ~~eliminated in consolidation.~~eliminated.

Unaudited Interim Financial Statements

These consolidated financial statements are unaudited; however, in the opinion of management, they reflect all adjustments consisting only of normal recurring adjustments necessary to state fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) applicable to interim periods. The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year or future periods. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Discovery’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, ~~2018~~2019 (the ~~“2018~~“2019 Form 10-K”).

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the amounts ~~and disclosures~~ reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. ~~Management continually re-evaluates its estimates, judgments and assumptions, and management’s evaluation could change as actual~~Actual results may differ ~~materially~~ from ~~those~~these estimates. ~~These~~

Significant estimates ~~are sometimes complex, sensitive to changes in assumptions and may require fair value determinations using Level 3 fair value measurements. Estimates~~ and judgments inherent in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements include ~~but are not limited to,~~ accounting for asset impairments, revenue recognition, ~~allowances for doubtful accounts,~~estimated credit losses, content rights, leases, depreciation and amortization, business combinations, share-based compensation, defined benefit plans, income taxes, other financial instruments, contingencies, and the determination of whether the Company isshould consolidate certain entities.

Impact of COVID-19

On March 11, 2020, the ~~primary beneficiary~~World Health Organization declared the coronavirus disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) outbreak to be a global pandemic. COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the world, and the duration and severity of ~~entities~~its effects and associated economic disruption remain uncertain. Restrictions on social and commercial activity in an effort to contain the virus have had, and are expected to continue to have, a significant adverse impact upon many sectors of the U.S. and global economy, including the media industry. The Company continues to closely monitor the impact of COVID-19 on all aspects of its business and geographies, including how it will impact its customers, employees, suppliers, vendors, distribution and advertising partners, production facilities, and various third parties.

Demand for the Company’s advertising products and services has been reduced by the pandemic, particularly in the second quarter of 2020 when the economic disruptions from limitations on social and commercial activity increased. Also, the Company’s third-party production partners remained shut down during most of the second quarter of 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions. Additionally, certain sporting events that the Company has rights to have been cancelled or postponed, thereby eliminating or deferring the related revenues and expenses, including the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, which ~~it holds variable interests.~~were postponed to 2021. The Company expects that the postponement of the Olympic Games will shift Olympic-related revenues and defer significant expenses from fiscal year 2020 to fiscal year 2021.

DISCOVERY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

In response to these impacts of the pandemic, the Company continued to employ innovative production and programming strategies, including producing content filmed by its on-air talent and seeking viewer feedback on which content to air. The Company also pursued a number of cost savings initiatives during the second quarter of 2020 that it believes will offset a portion of anticipated revenue losses and deferrals, through the implementation of travel, marketing, production and other operating cost reductions and will continue to do so for the remainder of 2020. The Company also implemented remote work arrangements effective mid-March 2020 and to date, these arrangements have not materially affected our ability to operate our business.

The Company is unable to predict the full impact that COVID-19 will have on its financial position, operating results, and cash flows due to numerous uncertainties. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts the Company’s results will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information that may emerge concerning the severity of COVID-19 and the actions to contain the virus or treat its impact, among others. The Company’s consolidated financial statements presented herein reflect the latest estimates and assumptions made by management that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and related disclosures as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods presented. Actual results may differ significantly from these estimates and assumptions.

In addition, the Company has implemented several measures to preserve sufficient liquidity in the near term. As described further in Note 7, during March 2020, the Company drew down $500 million under its $2.5 billion revolving credit facility to increase its cash position and maximize flexibility in light of the current uncertainty surrounding the impact of COVID-19. During the second quarter of 2020, the Company entered into an amendment to its revolving credit facility, which increased flexibility under its financial covenants and issued $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due May 2030 and $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due May 2050. The proceeds from the notes were used to fund a tender offer for $1.5 billion of certain Senior Notes with maturities ranging from 2021 through 2023 and to repay the $500 million outstanding under its revolving credit facility. (See Note 7.)

In light of the impact of COVID-19, the Company assessed goodwill, other intangibles, deferred tax assets, programming assets, and accounts receivable for recoverability based upon latest estimates and judgments with respect to expected future operating results, ultimate usage of content and latest expectations with respect to expected credit losses. The Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $36 million for its Asia-Pacific reporting unit during the three months ended June 30, 2020. (See Note 6.) Asset impairments of $2 million were recorded as of June 30, 2020, as the carrying value of such assets exceeded their fair value. Adjustments to reflect increased expected credit losses were not material. Further, hedged transactions were assessed and the Company has concluded such transactions remain probable of occurrence. Due to significant uncertainty surrounding the impact of COVID-19, management’s judgments could change in the future. The effects of the pandemic may have further negative impacts on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. However, the current level of uncertainty over the economic and operational impacts of COVID-19 means the related financial impact cannot be reasonably and fully estimated at this time.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was enacted on March 27, 2020 in the United States. As of June 30, 2020, the Company does not expect the CARES Act to have a material effect on its financial position and results of operations. The Company continues to monitor other relief measures taken by the U.S. and other governments around the world.

Accounting and Reporting Pronouncements Adopted

~~Leases~~Content

In ~~February 2016,~~March 2019, the Financial Standards Accounting ~~Standards~~ Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-02, which requires lessees to recognize almost all of their leases on the balance sheet by recording a right-of-use asset and lease liability. The guidance also requires improved disclosures to help users of the financial statements better understand the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The Company adopted ASU 2016-02 effective January 1, 2019 and elected to apply the guidance at the effective date without recasting the comparative periods presented. Additionally, the Company elected to apply practical expedients allowing it to not reassess: 1) whether any expired or existing contracts previously assessed as not containing leases are, or contain, leases; 2) the lease classification for any expired or existing leases; and 3) initial direct costs for any existing leases. The Company also elected to not separate lease components from non-lease components across all lease categories. Instead, each separate lease component and non-lease component are accounted for as a single lease component. The Company did not elect to apply the practical expedient to use hindsight in determining the lease term and in assessing the right-of-use assets for impairment. Additionally, the Company did not elect to apply the short-term lease scope exemption.

The adoption of ASU 2016-02 resulted in recognition of operating lease right-of-use assets of $342 million (included in “Other noncurrent assets”) and operating lease liabilities of $372 million (included in “Accrued liabilities” and “Other noncurrent liabilities”). The operating lease right-of use assets recorded upon adoption were offset by prepaid and deferred rent balances and ASC 420 liabilities totaling approximately $30 million. In addition, capital lease obligations totaling $252 million as of December 31, 2018 (known as finance lease liabilities effective January 1, 2019) were reclassified from current and noncurrent debt to components of "Accrued liabilities" and "Other noncurrent liabilities" on the consolidated balance sheet to conform with the new presentation. The adoption did not affect the pattern of expense recognition, cash flow presentation, or the Company's ability to meet its financial covenants. See Note 8 for further information.

~~Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income~~

In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, which permits entities to reclassify tax effects stranded in accumulated other comprehensive income as a result of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("TCJA") to retained earnings for each period in which the effect of the change is recorded. The update also requires entities to disclose their accounting policy for releasing income tax effects from accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company adopted ASU 2018-02 effective January 1, 2019, which resulted in a reclassification of $30 million between accumulated other comprehensive loss and retained earnings on the consolidated balance sheet and the consolidated statement of equity. Tax effects unrelated to the TCJA are released from accumulated other comprehensive loss using either the specific identification approach or the portfolio approach based on the nature of the underlying item.

~~Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities~~

In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, which includes significant amendments that expand the eligibility for hedge accounting to more financial and nonfinancial hedging strategies. The guidance is intended to align hedge accounting with companies’ risk management strategies, simplify the application of hedge accounting, and increase transparency as to the scope and results of hedging programs. In addition, the guidance amends the presentation and disclosure requirements and changes how companies assess effectiveness. The updated guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company early adopted the pronouncement on July 1, 2018. As a result, the Company changed the method by which it assesses effectiveness for net investment hedges from the forward-method to the spot-method. The Company believes the spot method better matches the spot rate changes of the net investment. Previous net losses of $87 million incurred under the forward method related to net investment hedges will remain in other comprehensive loss under the currency translation adjustments component and will be reclassified to earnings when the net investment is sold or liquidated. The adoption of ASU 2017-12 did not result in a material impact to our consolidated results of operations; however, the Company has expanded its disclosures of its derivative activities in Note 9.

~~Accounting and Reporting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted~~

~~Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Financial Instruments, Credit Losses, and Hedging Activities~~

~~In April 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-04,~~ ~~Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and Topic 825, Financial Instruments.~~ The new ASU provides narrow-scope amendments to help apply these recent standards. The Company will be required to adopt the provisions of this ASU on January 1, 2020, with early adoption permitted for certain amendments. The Company is currently assessing the impact that this pronouncement will have on its consolidated financial statements.

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

~~Content~~

~~In March 2019, the FASB issued ASU~~ 2019-02, which generally aligns the accounting for production costs of episodic television series with the accounting for production costs of films. In addition, ASU 2019-02 modifies certain aspects of the capitalization, impairment, presentation and disclosure requirements in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 926-20 and the impairment, presentation and disclosure requirements in ASC 920-350. ~~This ASU must be adopted on a prospective basis and is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those years, with early adoption permitted.~~ The Company adopted this ASU on January 1, 2020 and will apply the provisions prospectively. In connection with this adoption, the Company elected to treat all content rights and prepaid license fees as a noncurrent asset, with the exception of content acquired with an initial license period of 12 months or less and prepaid sports rights expected to air within 12 months. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, $113 million and $579 million, respectively, of content rights and prepaid license fees were reflected as a current asset. The Company determined that most of its content is ~~currently evaluating~~exploited as part of film groups. For such content assets, the ~~impact that this pronouncement will have on its consolidated financial statements and is in the process~~unit of ~~updating policies, processes and controls in preparation~~account for the ~~adoption.~~impairment assessment is the respective film group. There was no material impact to the Consolidated Statements of Operations or the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. (See Note 5.)

DISCOVERY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Goodwill

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, which simplifies the subsequent measurement of goodwill by eliminating Step 2 from the former two-step goodwill impairment test and eliminating the requirements for any reporting unit with a zero or negative carrying amount to perform a qualitative assessment. Therefore, an entity will recognize impairment charges for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit's fair value not to exceed the amount of goodwill recorded for that reporting unit. Goodwill impairment will no longer be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of goodwill over its implied fair value determined by assigning the fair value of a reporting unit to all of its assets and liabilities as if it had been acquired in a business combination. ~~Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual~~The Company adopted this ASU on January 1, 2020 and has applied the provisions to quantitative goodwill impairment ~~tests~~assessments performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. This ASU must be adopted on a prospective basis for the annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is planning to adopt ASU 2017-04 for impairment tests to be performed after January 1,in 2020. (See Note 6.)

Financial Instruments - Credit Losses

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, which changes the impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments, including trade and other receivables, held-to-maturity debt securities and loans and ~~requires entities to use~~replaces the incurred loss methodology with a new, forward-looking “expected loss” model that ~~would generally result in~~considers the ~~earlier recognition~~risk of ~~allowances for losses. This~~loss over the asset’s contractual life, even if remote, historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts of future relevant events. The Company adopted this ASU ~~is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those years, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of the standard will be applied~~on January 1, 2020 using a modified retrospective approach ~~through~~and recorded a ~~cumulative-effect adjustment~~noncash cumulative effect of adoption as an increase to retained earnings as of ~~the effective date~~$2 million to align our credit loss methodology with the new standard. (See Note 10.)

Accounting and Reporting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

LIBOR

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, which provides temporary optional expedients and exceptions for applying U.S. GAAP to contract modifications, hedging relationships, and other transactions if certain criteria are met in order to ease the potential accounting and financial reporting burden associated with the expected market transition away from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates. The ASU is effective as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. The Company ~~plans to adopt ASU 2016-13 effective January 1, 2020 and~~ is currently ~~aggregating collections data for new credit loss models and updating policies, processes and controls in preparation for~~assessing the ~~adoption. The effect of the adoption~~impact ASU 2020-04 will have on ~~the~~its consolidated financial statements ~~will largely depend on the composition~~ and ~~credit quality of the Company's assets falling within the scope of ASU 2016-13 and the information about current and forecasted economic conditions available at the time of adoption.~~related disclosures, if elected.

~~Concentrations Risk~~

~~Customers~~

The Company has long-term contracts with distributors around the world. For the U.S. Networks segment, approximately 96% of distribution revenue comes from the Company's 10 largest distributors in the U.S. For the International Networks segment, approximately 37% of distribution revenue comes from the Company's 10 largest distributors outside of the U.S. Agreements in place with the 10 largest cable and satellite operators in the U.S. Networks and International Networks expire at various times from 2019 through 2024. Additionally, agreements covering the legacy Scripps Networks’ portfolio may expire at different dates than those covering the legacy Discovery portfolio and thus the Company may be negotiating with a higher number of the 10 largest U.S. operators as one or more of the legacy company portfolio agreements expire. Although the Company seeks to renew its agreements with its distributors prior to expiration of a contract, a delay in securing a renewal that results in a service disruption, a failure to secure a renewal or a renewal on less favorable terms may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. Not only could the Company experience a reduction in distribution revenue, but it could also experience a reduction in advertising revenue, as viewership is impacted by affiliate subscriber levels.

No individual customer accounted for more than 10% of total consolidated revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 or 2018. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company’s trade receivables did not represent a significant concentration of credit risk as the customers and markets in which the Company operates are varied and dispersed across many geographic areas.

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONS ~~AND DISPOSITIONS~~

Acquisitions

UKTV - Lifestyle Business

On June 11, 2019, the Company and BBC Studios (“BBC”) dissolved their 50/50 joint venture, UKTV, a British multi-channel broadcaster, with the Company taking full control of UKTV’s three lifestyle channels (the “Lifestyle Business”) and BBC taking full control of UKTV’s seven entertainment channels (the "Entertainment Business"). Prior to the transaction, the Company held a note receivable from UKTV of $118 million, which was included in equity method investments in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. ~~(See Note 3.)~~ Concurrent with the transaction, the note was settled.

To compensate Discovery for the note receivable and for the difference in fair value between the Lifestyle Business and the Entertainment Business retained by BBC, Discovery received cash of $88 million at closing and a note receivable from BBC of $130 million, payable in 2 equal ~~installments on~~installments. The first installment was received in June ~~11,~~ 2020 and the second installment is due in June 2021. The Company used a market-based valuation model to determine the fair value of the previously held 50% equity method investment in the Lifestyle Business and recognized a gain of $5 million during the three months ended June 30, 2019 for the difference between the carrying value and the fair value of the ~~of the~~ previously held equity ~~interest, which~~interest. The gain is included in other ~~expense,~~(expense) income, net in the Company's consolidated ~~statements~~statement of operations. ~~(See Note 17.)~~

The Company applied the acquisition method of accounting to the Lifestyle Business, whereby the excess of the fair value of the business over the fair value of identifiable net assets was allocated to goodwill. The goodwill reflects the workforce and synergies expected from broader exposure to the lifestyle entertainment sector in the U.K. The goodwill recorded as part of this acquisition is included in the International Networks reportable segment and is not amortizable for tax purposes. Intangible assets consist of electronic program guide slots and trademarks and have a weighted average useful life of 6 years. The ~~preliminary opening balance sheet is subject to adjustment based on final assessment of the fair values of certain acquired assets, principally intangibles, and certain liabilities assumed. The~~ Company used discounted cash flow ("DCF") analyses, which represent Level 3 fair value measurements, to assess certain components of its purchase price allocation. ~~As the Company finalizes the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, additional purchase price adjustments may be recorded during the measurement period.~~ The ~~Company will reflect~~ measurement period closed in June 2020, with no material adjustments ~~if any, in the period in which the adjustments occur.~~recorded.

DISCOVERY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

The ~~preliminary~~final fair value of Lifestyle Business assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as well as a reconciliation to total assets received in dissolution of the UKTV joint venture, is presented in the table below (in millions).



Cash	$	17
Content rights	18
Intangible assets	34
Goodwill	121
Accrued liabilities	(12)

Total assets acquired and liabilities assumed in Lifestyle Business	178
Note receivable from BBC	130
Cash received	88
Net assets received in dissolution of UKTV joint venture	$	396

Preliminary June 11, 2019
Cash $ 17
Content rights 18
Intangible assets 34
Goodwill 121
Accrued liabilities (12 )
Total assets acquired and liabilities assumed in Lifestyle Business 178
Note receivable from BBC 130
Cash received 88
Net assets received in dissolution of UKTV joint venture $ 396

A summary of total assets derecognized in connection with the dissolution of the UKTV joint venture is presented in the table below (in millions).

Carrying value of UKTV equity method investment $ 278
Settlement of note receivable 118
Total assets derecognized in dissolution of UKTV joint venture $ 396

~~As described further in Note 5,~~


Carrying value of UKTV equity method investment	$	278
Settlement of note receivable	118
Total assets derecognized in dissolution of UKTV joint venture	$	396

In connection with the above transaction, the Company contemporaneously entered into a ten-year content licensing arrangement with BBC in exchange for license fees over the term.

Other

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

~~Scripps Networks~~

~~On March 6, 2018,~~Magnolia Discovery acquired Scripps Networks pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") by and among Discovery, Scripps Networks and Skylight Merger Sub, Inc. dated July 30, 2017 (the "acquisition of Scripps Networks"). The acquisition of Scripps Networks allows the Company to offer complementary brands with an extensive library of original programming to consumers and to create a scale player with the ability to compete for audiences and advertising revenue. The acquisition is intended to extend Scripps Networks' content to a broader international audience through Discovery's global distribution infrastructure. Finally, the acquisition of Scripps Networks is expected to create cost synergies for the Company.

The consideration paid for the acquisition of Scripps Networks consisted of (i) for Scripps Networks shareholders that did not make an election or elected to receive the mixed consideration, $65.82 in cash and 1.0584 shares of Discovery Series C common stock for each Scripps Networks share, (ii) for Scripps Networks shareholders that elected to receive the cash consideration, $90.00 in cash for each Scripps Networks share, (iii) for Scripps Networks shareholders that elected to receive the stock consideration, 3.9392 shares of Discovery Series C common stock for each Scripps Networks share, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement and (iv) transaction costs that Discovery paid for costs incurred by Scripps Networks in conjunction with the acquisition. The following table summarizes the components of the aggregate consideration paid for the acquisition of Scripps Networks (in millions of dollars and shares, except for per share amounts, share conversion ratio and stock option conversion ratio) as of March 6, 2018.

Scripps Networks equity
Scripps Networks shares outstanding 131
Cash consideration per Scripps Networks share $ 65.82
Cash portion of consideration $ 8,590

Scripps Networks shares outstanding 131
Share conversion ratio per Scripps Networks share 1.0584
Discovery Series C common stock 138
Discovery Series C common stock price per share $ 23.01
Equity portion of consideration $ 3,179

Shares awarded under Scripps Networks share-based compensation programs 3
Scripps Networks share-based compensation awards converting to cash 2
Average cash consideration per share awarded less applicable exercise price $ 46.90
Cash portion of consideration $ 88

Scripps Networks share-based compensation awards 1
Share-based compensation conversion ratio (based on intrinsic value per award) 3
Discovery Series C common stock issued (1) or share-based compensation converted (2) 3
Average equity value (intrinsic value of Discovery Series C common stock or options to be issued) $ 15.19
Share-based compensation equity value $ 51
Less: post-combination compensation expense (12 )
Equity portion of consideration 39

Scripps Networks transaction costs paid by Discovery 117

Total consideration paid $ 12,013

~~Balances reflect rounding of dollar and share amounts to millions, which may result in differences for recalculated standalone amounts compared with the amounts presented above.~~

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

The Company applied the acquisition method of accounting to Scripps Networks' business, whereby the excess of the fair value of the business over the fair value of identifiable net assets was allocated to goodwill. Goodwill reflects workforce and synergies expected from cost savings, operations and revenue enhancements of the combined company that are expected to result from the acquisition. The goodwill recorded as part of this acquisition was allocated to the U.S. Networks and International Networks reportable segments in the amounts of $5.3 billion and $817 million, respectively, and is not amortizable for tax purposes.

The Company used discounted cash flow ("DCF") analyses, which represent Level 3 fair value measurements, to assess certain components of its purchase price allocation. The fair value of equity interests previously held by Scripps Networks was determined using the discounted cash flow and market value methods. The fair value of trade-names and trademarks was determined using an income approach based on the relief from royalty method; the remaining intangibles were determined using an income approach based on the excess earnings method. The fair value of interest-bearing debt was determined using publicly-traded prices. For the fair value estimates, the Company used: (i) projected discounted cash flows, (ii) historical and projected financial information, (iii) synergies including cost savings and (iv) attrition rates, as relevant, that market participants would consider when estimating fair values. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company finalized the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Measurement period adjustments were reflected in the periods in which the adjustments occurred. The adjustments resulted from the receipt of additional financial projections associated with certain equity method investments, contingent liability estimates, deferred income tax adjustments, and true-ups for estimated working capital balances. The fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, measurement period adjustments, as well as a reconciliation to consideration paid is presented in the table below (in millions).

Preliminary
March 6, 2018
Measurement Period Adjustments
Final
March 6, 2018
Accounts receivable $ 783
$ —
$ 783
Other current assets 421
(9 ) 412
Content rights 1,088
(14 ) 1,074
Property and equipment 315
—
315
Goodwill 6,003
154
6,157
Intangible assets 9,175
—
9,175
Equity method investments, including note receivable 870
(157 ) 713
Other noncurrent assets 111
4
115
Current liabilities assumed (494 ) (105 ) (599 )
Debt assumed (2,481 ) —
(2,481 )
Deferred income taxes (1,695 ) 123
(1,572 )
Other noncurrent liabilities (383 ) 4
(379 )
Noncontrolling interests (1,700 ) —
(1,700 )
Total consideration paid $ 12,013
$ —
$ 12,013

~~The table below presents a summary of intangible assets acquired (in millions) and weighted average estimated useful life of these assets.~~

Fair Value Weighted Average Useful Life in Years
Trademarks and trade names $ 1,225
10
Advertiser relationships 4,995
10
Advertising backlog 280
1
Affiliate relationships 2,455
12
Broadcast licenses 220
6
Total intangible assets acquired $ 9,175

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

~~Other~~Ventures

On July 19, 2019, the Company contributed its linear cable network focused on home improvement, DIY Network, to a new joint venture, Magnolia Discovery Ventures, LLC ("Magnolia"), with Chip and Joanna Gaines acting as Chief Creative Officers to the joint venture. The joint venture will replace and rebrand the DIY Network, and include a ~~TV Everywhere~~TVE app ~~that will be released in 2020,~~ and a subscription streaming service planned for a ~~later~~future date.

Upon formation of Magnolia, Discovery received a 75% ownership interest in the joint venture. In exchange for providing services and exclusivity to the joint venture, the Gaines received a 25% ownership interest in the joint venture, a put right after 6.5 years at fair value, potential for an additional 5% incentive equity, and certain guaranteed payments. Discovery consolidated the joint venture under the voting interest consolidation model. Payments to the Gaines for rendering services in their capacity as the Chief Creative Officers of the joint venture will be accounted for as liability-classified share-based awards to non-employees as services are rendered.

Golf Digest

On May 13, 2019, the Company paid $36 million in cash to acquire Golf Digest, a leading golf brand whose content is available across multiple platforms, including print and social media. The Company applied the acquisition method of accounting to Golf Digest, whereby the excess of the fair value of the business over the fair value of identifiable net assets was allocated to goodwill. The Company recorded ~~preliminary~~ net assets of $36 million, ~~subject to adjustment based on the final assessment of the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed,~~ including net working capital liabilities of $12 million, intangible assets of $25 million and goodwill of $23 million. The measurement period closed in May 2020, with no material adjustments recorded. Intangible assets consist of trademarks and trade names and licensing agreements and have a weighted average useful life of 9 years. The goodwill reflects the workforce and synergies expected from broader exposure to the golf entertainment sector. The goodwill recorded as part of this acquisition is included in the International Networks reportable segment and is not amortizable for tax purposes.

DISCOVERY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Play Sports Group Limited

On January 8, 2019, the Company ~~paid $41 million in cash to acquire~~acquired a controlling interest in Play Sports Group Limited, ~~("PSG"),~~ increasing Discovery's ownership stake from 20.1% to 70.7%. The Company recognized a gain of $8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2019, which represents the difference between the carrying value and the fair value of the previously held 20.1% equity method investment. The gain is included in other ~~expense,~~(expense) income, net in the Company's consolidated statement of operations. ~~(See Note 17.)~~The measurement period closed in January 2020, with no material adjustments recorded.

NOTE 3. INVESTMENTS

The Company’s equity investments consisted of the following (in millions).


Category	Balance Sheet Location	Ownership	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019

Equity method investments:
nC+	Equity method investments	32%	$	173	$	182
Discovery Solar Ventures, LLC ^(a)	Equity method investments	N/A	88		92
All3Media	Equity method investments	50%	40		75
Other	Equity method investments		229		219
Total equity method investments			530		568

Common stock investments with readily determinable fair values	Other noncurrent assets		36		51

Equity investments without readily determinable fair values:
Group Nine Media ^(b)	Other noncurrent assets	25%	266		256
Formula E^(c)	Other noncurrent assets	25%	65		65
Other	Other noncurrent assets		200		193
Total equity investments without readily determinable fair values			531		514
Total investments			$	1,097	$	1,133

^(a) Discovery Solar Ventures, LLC invests in limited liability companies that sponsor renewable energy projects related to solar energy. These investments are considered variable interest entities ("VIEs") of the Company and are accounted for under the equity method of accounting using the Hypothetical Liquidation at Book Value ("HLBV") methodology for allocating earnings.
^(b) Overall ownership percentage for Group Nine Media is calculated on an outstanding shares basis. The amount shown herein includes a $10 million note receivable balance.
^(c)Ownership percentage for Formula E includes holdings accounted for as an equity method investment and holdings accounted for as an equity investment without a readily determinable fair value.

Equity Method Investments

Investments in equity method investees are those for which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence but does not control and is not the primary beneficiary. The Company ~~consolidated PSG under~~had no impairment losses for the voting interest model upon the closing of the transaction and as a result, the accounting for PSG was changed from an equity method investment to a consolidated subsidiary. The Company applied the acquisition method of accounting to PSG, whereby the excess of the fair value of the business over the fair value of identifiable net assets was allocated to goodwill.six months ended June 30, 2020. The Company recorded ~~preliminary~~impairment losses of $4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, because the change in value was considered other-than-temporary. The impairment losses are reflected as a component of loss from equity investees on the Company's consolidated statement of operations.

With the exception of nC+, the carrying values of the Company’s equity method investments are consistent with its ownership in the underlying net assets of ~~$79 million, subject to adjustment based on~~ the ~~final assessment~~investees. A portion of the ~~fair values of~~purchase price associated with the ~~assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including cash of $19 million, other net working capital liabilities of $6 million,~~investment nC+ was attributed to amortizable intangible assets, of $29 million, and goodwill of $37 million. Intangible assets consist of trademarks and trade names, advertiser relationships, affiliate backlog and broadcast licenses and have a weighted average useful life of 10 years. The goodwill reflects the workforce and synergies expected from broader exposure to the cycling entertainment sector. The goodwill recorded as part of this acquisitionwhich is included in its carrying value. Earnings from nC+ were reduced by the ~~International Networks reportable segment~~amortization of these intangibles of $5 million and ~~is not amortizable for tax purposes. Additionally,~~$4 million during the ~~Company recorded a redeemable noncontrolling interest of $25 million. (See Note 10.)~~

~~Pro Forma Financial Information~~

~~The following unaudited pro forma information has been presented as if the acquisition of Scripps Networks occurred on January 1, 2017. Pro forma information for~~six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Amortization that reduces the Company's ~~other acquisitions was not material. The information~~equity in earnings of nC+ for future periods is ~~based on the historical results of operations of the acquired business, adjusted for:~~expected to be $52 million.


1.	The allocation of purchase price and related adjustments, including adjustments to amortization expense related to the fair value of intangible assets acquired and the recognition of the noncontrolling interests;


2.	~~Impacts of debt financing, including interest for debt issued and amortization associated with the fair value adjustments of debt assumed;~~


3.	~~The movement and allocation of all acquisition-related costs incurred during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017;~~


4.	~~Associated tax-related impacts of adjustments; and~~


5.	~~Changes to align accounting policies.~~

DISCOVERY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

The pro forma results do not necessarily represent what would have occurred if the acquisition of Scripps Networks had taken place on January 1, 2017, nor do they represent the results that may occur in the future. The pro forma adjustments were based on available information and upon assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable to reflect the impact of this acquisition on the Company's historical financial information on a supplemental pro forma basis (in millions). The following table presents the Company's pro forma combined revenues and net income (in millions, except per share value). Pro forma results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 are not presented below because the results for Scripps Networks are included in the Company's September 30, 2019 unaudited consolidated statement of operations.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
Revenues $ 2,593
$ 8,367
Net income available to Discovery, Inc. $ 162
$ 510
Net income per share - basic $ 0.23
$ 0.71
Net income per share - diluted $ 0.23
$ 0.71

~~Impact of Business Combination~~

The operations of Scripps Networks discussed above were included in the consolidated financial statements as of the acquisition date of March 6, 2018. The following table presents their revenue and earnings as reported within the consolidated financial statements (in millions).

Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
Revenues:
Advertising $ 588
$ 1,473
Distribution 241
556
Other 26
60
Total revenues $ 855
$ 2,089
Net income available to Discovery, Inc. $ 18
$ 54

~~Dispositions~~

~~Education Business~~

In April 2018, the Company sold an 88% controlling equity stake in its education business to Francisco Partners for a sale price of $113 million. The Company recorded a gain of $84 million based on net assets disposed of $44 million, including $40 million of goodwill. The impact of the education business on the Company's income before income taxes was a loss of $2 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. Discovery retained a 12% ownership interest in the education business, which is accounted for as an equity method investment. (See Note 3.) Discovery has long-term trade name license agreements with the education business that are royalty arrangements at fair value.

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

~~NOTE 3. INVESTMENTS~~

~~The Company’s investments consisted of the following (in millions).~~

Category Balance Sheet Location September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Time deposits Cash and cash equivalents $ 4
$ —
Equity securities:
Money market funds Cash and cash equivalents 200
286
Mutual funds and company-owned life insurance contracts Prepaid and other current assets 13
28
Mutual funds and company-owned life insurance contracts Other noncurrent assets 229
188
Equity method investments:
Equity investments Equity method investments 529
841
Note receivable Equity method investments —
94
Equity Investments:
Common stock investments with readily determinable fair values Other noncurrent assets 45
77
Equity investments without readily determinable fair value Other noncurrent assets 507
379
Total investments $ 1,527
$ 1,893

~~Money Market Funds and Time Deposits~~

~~Money market funds and time deposits represent cash equivalents with original maturities of 90 days or less.~~

~~Equity Securities~~

Equity securities include investments in mutual funds held in separate trusts, which are owned as part of the Company’s supplemental retirement plans and company-owned life insurance contracts. (See Note 4.)

~~Equity Method Investments~~

~~The Company makes investments that support its underlying business strategy and enable it to enter new markets and develop programming.~~ Certain of the Company's other equity method investments are VIEs, for which the Company is not the primary beneficiary. As of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020, the Company’s maximum exposure for all its unconsolidated VIEs, including the investment carrying values and unfunded contractual commitments ~~and guarantees~~ made on behalf of VIEs, was approximately ~~$152~~$286 million. The Company's maximum estimated exposure excludes the non-contractual future funding of VIEs. The aggregate carrying values of these VIE investments were ~~$152 million and $528~~$164 million as of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and $160 million as of December 31, ~~2018, respectively.~~2019. The Company recognized its portion of VIE operating results with net losses of $4$13 million and ~~net earnings of $4~~$9 million for the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and ~~2018,~~2019, respectively, and net losses of ~~$10~~$22 million and ~~net earnings of $46~~$6 million for the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and ~~2018, respectively.~~

~~UKTV~~

~~In connection with the acquisition of Scripps Networks, the Company acquired a 50% ownership interest in UKTV, a British multi-channel broadcaster jointly owned with BBC. On June 11,~~ 2019, the Company and BBC dissolved their 50/50 joint venture with the Company taking full control of the Lifestyle Business and BBC taking full control of the Entertainment Business. (See Note 2.) As of December 31, 2018, the Company’s investment in UKTV totaled $386 million, including a note receivable of $94 million.

~~nC+~~

In connection with the acquisition of Scripps Networks, the Company acquired a 32% ownership interest in nC+, a Polish satellite distributor of television content. nC+ is controlled by Group Canal+ S.A, a French broadcaster. The Company applies the equity method of accounting to its 32% investment in nC+ ordinary shares, which provide the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of nC+. The Company's investment in nC+ totaled $181 million and $180 million as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

~~Renewable Energy Investments~~

~~During the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company invested $4 million and $17 million,~~ respectively, in limited liability companies that sponsor renewable energy projects related to solar energy. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company's carrying value of renewable energy investments was $93 million and $89 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2019, the Company had no future funding commitments for these investments. The Company expects these investments to result in tax benefits that reduce the Company's future tax liability and provide cash flows from the operations of the investees.

These investments are considered VIEs of the Company and are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. While the Company possesses rights that allow it to exercise significant influence over the investments, the Company does not have the power to direct the activities that will most significantly impact their economic performance, such as the investee's ability to obtain sufficient customers or control solar panel assets. Once a stipulated return on investment is earned by the Company, the investment allocations to the Company are significantly reduced. Accordingly, the Company applies the Hypothetical Liquidation at Book Value ("HLBV") methodology for allocating earnings, which is a generally accepted method under the equity method of accounting when a substantive profit-sharing arrangement exists. The Company accounts for investment tax credits utilizing the flow through method. The net effect on the Company's Consolidated Statement of Operations related to the renewable energy investments was not material for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.

~~Other Equity Method Investments~~

At September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company's other equity method investments included production companies such as All3Media, a Russian cable television business, Mega TV in Chile and certain joint ventures in Canada. Other equity method investments acquired in conjunction with the acquisition of Scripps Networks include joint ventures in Canada, and HGTV and Food Network Magazines. The Company recorded impairment losses of $4 million and $24 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, because the change in value was considered other-than-temporary. There were no impairment losses recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018. The impairment losses are reflected as a component of loss from equity investees, net on the ~~Company's~~ consolidated ~~statement~~statements of operations.

~~Investor Basis Differential~~

With the exception of UKTV prior to the dissolution discussed in Note 2 and nC+, the carrying values of the Company’s remaining equity method investments are consistent with its ownership in the underlying net assets of the investees. A portion of the purchase prices associated with the investments in UKTV and nC+ was attributed to amortizable intangible assets, which are included in their carrying values. Earnings from these equity investees were reduced by the amortization of these intangibles of$20 million and $15 million during the period March 6, 2018 to September 30, 2018 and the nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. Amortization that reduces the Company's equity in earnings of equity method investees for future periods is expected to be $60 million.

Common Stock Investments with Readily Determinable Fair Value

Investments in entities or other securities in which the Company has no control or significant influence, is not the primary beneficiary, and have a readily determinable fair value are classified as equity investments with readily determinable fair value. Gains and losses are recorded in other (expense) income, net on the consolidated statements of operations.

The Company owns shares of common stock of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. ("Lionsgate"), an entertainment company. Upon the adoption of ASU 2016-01 on January 1, 2018, the shares are measured at fair value, with gains and losses recorded in other expense, net, as the shares have a readily determinable fair value and the Company has the intent to retain the investment (see Note 17). The Company recorded a transition adjustment to reclassify accumulated other comprehensive income associated with the Lionsgate shares in the amount of $32 million pre-tax ($26 million, net of tax) to retained earnings. Previously, amounts were recorded as a component of other comprehensive income.

~~The unrealized~~ gains and losses related to the Company's common stock investments with readily determinable fair values for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, 2020 and 2019 ~~or 2018~~ are summarized in the table below (in millions).


	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Net income (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities	$	7	$	(17)	$	(15)	$	(17)
Less: Net losses (gains) recognized on equity securities sold	—		—		—		—
Unrealized income (losses) recognized during reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date	$	7	$	(17)	$	(15)	$	(17)

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018
Net losses recognized during the period on equity securities $ (15 ) $ (1 ) $ (32 ) $ (44 )
Less: Net losses recognized on equity securities sold —
—
—
—
Unrealized losses recognized during reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date $ (15 ) $ (1 ) $ (32 ) $ (44 )

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

~~The~~Formerly, the Company hedged 50% of the Lionsgate shares with an equity collar (the "Lionsgate Collar") and pledged those shares as collateral to the derivative ~~counterparty. Upon adoption of ASU 2016-01, the Lionsgate Collar no longer receives the hedge accounting designation and as such, all~~counterparty with changes in ~~the~~ fair value ~~of the Lionsgate Collar are~~ reflected as a component of other ~~expense,~~(expense) income, net on the consolidated statements of operations. (See Note ~~4 and Note 9.~~8.) During the three months ended ~~September 30, 2019, tranche 1~~March 31, 2020, tranches 2 and 3 of the Lionsgate Collar, which covered ~~one-third of~~ the remaining hedged shares, ~~was settled.~~were terminated. The Company received cash of ~~$18~~$44 million and recognized a gain of $7 million, which represents the difference between the carrying value and the fair value of the hedged shares, upon ~~settlement.~~termination. The gain is included in other (expense) income, net on the consolidated statements of operations.

Equity investments without readily determinable fair values assessed under the measurement alternative

~~The Company's equity~~Equity investments without readily determinable fair ~~values assessed under the measurement alternative as of September 30, 2019 primarily~~value include ~~its 46% minority interest in Group Nine Media on an outstanding shares basis recorded at $256 million. Discovery has significant influence through its voting~~ownership rights ~~in the preferred stock of Group Nine Media, however, this ownership interest has liquidation preferences~~ that either (i) do not ~~allow the investment to~~ meet the definition of in-substance common ~~stock. The~~stock or (ii) do not provide the Company ~~accounts for its ownership interest in Group Nine Media as an equity investment without a~~with control or significant influence and these investments do not have readily determinable fair ~~value assessed under~~values.

During the measurement alternative. The Company also has similar investments in an educational website, an electric car racing series and certain investments to enhance the Company's digital distribution strategies.

~~For the nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020, the Company invested ~~$125~~$9 million in various equity investments without readily determinable fair values ~~which includes a $45 million investment in Group Nine Media. The Company~~and concluded that its other equity investments without readily determinable fair values had ~~increased $9~~decreased $2 million in fair value ~~as of September 30, 2019~~ as the result of observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. As of June 30, 2020, the Company had recorded cumulative upward adjustments of $9 million and cumulative impairments of $2 million for its equity investments without readily determinable fair values.

NOTE 4. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair value is defined as the amount that would be received for selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Assets and liabilities carried at fair value are classified in the following three categories:



Level 1	–	Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
Level 2	–	Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets.
Level 3	–	Valuations derived from techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable.

DISCOVERY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

The tables below present assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in millions).


		June 30, 2020
Category	Balance Sheet Location	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets
Cash equivalents:
Time deposits	Cash and cash equivalents	$	—	$	3	$	—	$	3
Treasury securities	Cash and cash equivalents	500		—		—		500
Equity securities:
Mutual funds	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	11		—		—		11
Company-owned life insurance contracts	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—		3		—		3
Mutual funds	Other noncurrent assets	194		—		—		194
Company-owned life insurance contracts	Other noncurrent assets	—		46		—		46
Total		$	705	$	52	$	—	$	757
Liabilities
Deferred compensation plan	Accrued liabilities	$	23	$	—	$	—	$	23
Deferred compensation plan	Other noncurrent liabilities	207		—		—		207
Total		$	230	$	—	$	—	$	230

September 30, 2019
Category Balance Sheet Location Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets
Equity securities:
Money market funds Cash and cash equivalents $ 200
$ —
$ —
$ 200
Mutual funds Prepaid expenses and other current assets 12
—
—
12
Company-owned life insurance contracts Prepaid expenses and other current assets —
1
—
1
Mutual funds Other noncurrent assets 183
—
—
183
Company-owned life insurance contracts Other noncurrent assets —
46
—
46
Equity investments with readily determinable fair value:
Common stock Other noncurrent assets 45
—
—
45
Derivatives:
Cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange Prepaid expenses and other current assets —
13
—
13
Foreign exchange Other noncurrent assets —
12
—
12
Net investment hedges:
Foreign exchange Other noncurrent assets —
2
—
2
Cross-currency swaps Prepaid expenses and other current assets —
2
—
2
Cross-currency swaps Other noncurrent assets —
117
—
117
No hedging designation:
Foreign exchange Prepaid expenses and other current assets —
6
—
6
Foreign exchange Other noncurrent assets —

1

—
1
Equity (Lionsgate Collar) Other noncurrent assets —
40
—
40
Total $ 440
$ 240
$ —
$ 680
Liabilities
Deferred compensation plan Accrued liabilities $ 21
$ —
$ —
$ 21
Deferred compensation plan Other noncurrent liabilities 201
—
—
201
Derivatives:
Cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange Accrued liabilities —
2
—
2
Foreign exchange Other noncurrent liabilities —
6
—
6
Net investment hedges:
Cross-currency swaps Accrued liabilities —
13
—
13
Cross-currency swaps Other noncurrent liabilities —
66
—
66
No hedging designation:

Foreign exchange Accrued liabilities —
1
—
1
Foreign exchange Other noncurrent liabilities —
66
—
66
Total $ 222
$ 154
$ —
$ 376


		December 31, 2019
Category	Balance Sheet Location	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets
Cash equivalents:
Time deposits	Cash and cash equivalents	$	—	$	10	$	—	$	10
Equity securities:
Mutual funds	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	11		—		—		11
Company-owned life insurance contracts	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—		4		—		4
Mutual funds	Other noncurrent assets	192		—		—		192
Company-owned life insurance contracts	Other noncurrent assets	—		45		—		45
Total		$	203	$	59	$	—	$	262
Liabilities
Deferred compensation plan	Accrued liabilities	$	24	$	—	$	—	$	24
Deferred compensation plan	Other noncurrent liabilities	209		—		—		209
Total		$	233	$	—	$	—	$	233

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

December 31, 2018
Category Balance Sheet Location Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets
Equity securities:
Money market funds Cash and cash equivalents $ 286
$ —
$ —
$ 286
Mutual funds Prepaid expenses and other current assets 13
—
—
13
Company-owned life insurance contracts Prepaid expenses and other current assets —
15
—
15
Mutual funds Other noncurrent assets 158
—
—
158
Company-owned life insurance contracts Other noncurrent assets —
30
—
30
Equity investments with readily determinable fair value:
Common stock Other noncurrent assets 77
—
—
77
Derivatives:
Cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange Prepaid expenses and other current assets —
13
—
13
Net investment hedges:
Cross-currency swaps Other noncurrent assets —
41
—
41
Foreign exchange Other noncurrent assets —
1
—
1
No hedging designation:
Equity (Lionsgate Collar) Prepaid expenses and other current assets —
14
—
14
Equity (Lionsgate Collar) Other noncurrent assets —
27
—
27
Foreign exchange Other noncurrent assets —
11
—
11
Total $ 534
$ 152
$ —
$ 686
Liabilities
Deferred compensation plan Accrued liabilities $ 37
$ —
$ —
$ 37
Deferred compensation plan Other noncurrent liabilities 178
—
—
178
Derivatives:
Cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange Accrued liabilities —
3
—
3
Net investment hedges:
Cross-currency swaps Accrued liabilities —
39
—
39
Cross-currency swaps Other noncurrent liabilities —
81
—
81
No hedging designation:
Cross-currency swaps Accrued liabilities —
1
—
1
Total $ 215
$ 124
$ —
$ 339

Equity securities include investments in mutual funds held in separate trusts, which are owned as part of the Company's supplemental retirement plans, and company-owned life insurance contracts. The fair value of Level 1 equity securities was determined by reference to the quoted market price per share in active markets multiplied by the number of shares held without consideration of transaction costs. ~~(See Note 3.)~~ The fair value of the deferred compensation plan liability was determined based on the fair value of the related investments elected by employees. Changes in the fair value of the investments are offset by changes in the fair value of the deferred compensation obligation. ~~(See Note 3.)~~

Common stock investments with readily determinable fair values are recorded by reference to the quoted market price per unit in active markets multiplied by the number of units held without consideration of transaction costs. (See Note 3.)

Company-owned life insurance contracts are recorded at their cash surrender value, which approximates fair ~~value.~~

~~Derivative financial instruments are comprised of foreign exchange, interest rate, credit and equity contracts. (See Note 9.) The fair~~ value ~~of Level 2 derivative financial instruments was determined using a market-based approach.~~(Level 2).

DISCOVERY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

In addition to the financial instruments listed in the tables above, the Company has other financial instruments, including cash deposits, accounts receivable, accounts payable, ~~borrowings under the revolving credit facility, finance and operating lease liabilities,~~ and senior notes. The carrying values for such financial instruments, other than the senior notes, each approximated their fair values as of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and December 31, ~~2018.~~2019. The estimated fair value of the Company’s outstanding senior notes using quoted prices from ~~over the counter~~over-the-counter markets, considered Level 2 inputs, was ~~$16.6~~$17.6 billion and ~~$16.3~~$17.1 billion as of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and December 31, ~~2018,~~2019, respectively.

The Company's derivative financial instruments are discussed in Note 8.

NOTE 5. CONTENT RIGHTS

Content rights principally consist of television series, specials, films and sporting events. Content aired on the Company’s television networks and digital content offerings is sourced from a wide range of third-party producers, wholly-owned and equity method investee production studios, and sports associations. Content is classified either as produced, coproduced or licensed.

The Company owns most or all of the rights to produced content. The Company collaborates with third parties to finance and develop coproduced content, and it retains significant rights to exploit the programs. Prepaid licensed content includes advance payments for rights to air sporting events that will take place in the future and advance payments for acquired films and television series.

Costs of produced and coproduced content consist of development costs, acquired production costs, direct production costs, certain production overhead costs and participation costs. The Company’s coproduction arrangements generally provide for the sharing of production costs. The Company records its costs but does not record the costs borne by the other party as the Company does not share any associated economics of exploitation.

Licensed content is comprised of films or series that have been previously produced by third parties and the Company retains limited airing rights over a contractual term. Program licenses typically have fixed terms and require payments during the term of the license. The cost of licensed content is capitalized when the cost is known or reasonably determinable, the license period for the programs has commenced, the program materials have been accepted by the Company in accordance with the license agreements, and the programs are available for the first showing. The Company pays in advance of delivery for television series, specials, films and sports rights. Payments made in advance of when the right to air the content is received are recognized as prepaid licensed content. Participation costs are expensed in line with the amortization of production costs. Content distribution, advertising, marketing, general and administrative costs are expensed as incurred.

Linear content amortization expense for each period is recognized based on the revenue forecast model, which approximates the proportion that estimated distribution and advertising revenues for the current period represent in relation to the estimated remaining total lifetime revenues. Digital content amortization for each period is recognized based on estimated viewing patterns as there are no direct revenues to associate to the individual content assets and therefore, number of views is most representative of the use of the title. Significant judgment is required to determine the useful lives and amortization patterns of the Company’s content assets.

Quarterly, the Company prepares analyses to support its content amortization expense. Critical assumptions used in determining content amortization include: (i) the grouping of content with similar characteristics, (ii) the application of a quantitative revenue forecast model or viewership model based on the adequacy of historical data, (iii) determining the appropriate historical periods to utilize and the relative weighting of those historical periods in the forecast model, (iv) assessing the accuracy of the Company's forecasts and (v) incorporating secondary streams. The Company then considers the appropriate application of the quantitative assessment given forecasted content use, expected content investment and market trends. Content use and future revenues may differ from estimates based on changes in expectations related to market acceptance, network affiliate fee rates, advertising demand, the number of cable and satellite television subscribers receiving the Company’s networks, the number of subscribers to our digital services, and program usage. Accordingly, the Company continually reviews its estimates and planned usage and revises its assumptions if necessary. As part of the Company's assessment of its amortization rates, the Company compares the calculated amortization rates to those that have been utilized during the year. If the calculated rates do not deviate materially from the applied amortization rates, no adjustment is recorded. Any material adjustments from the Company’s review of the amortization rates are applied prospectively in the period of the change for assets in film groups, which represent the largest proportion of the Company's content assets.

The result of the content amortization analysis is either an accelerated method or a straight-line amortization method over the estimated useful lives of generally two to four years. Amortization of capitalized costs for produced and coproduced content begins when a program has been aired. Amortization of capitalized costs for licensed content generally commences when the license period begins and the program is available for use. The Company allocates the cost of multi-year sports programming arrangements over the contract period of each event or season based on the estimated relative value of each event or season. Amortization of sports rights takes place when the content airs.

DISCOVERY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Capitalized content costs are stated at the lower of cost less accumulated amortization or fair value. Content assets (produced, coproduced and licensed) are predominantly monetized as a group on the Company’s linear networks and digital content offerings. For content assets that are predominantly monetized within film groups, the Company evaluates the fair value of content in aggregate at the group level by considering expected future revenue generation typically by using a discounted cash flow analysis when an event or change in circumstances indicates a change in the expected usefulness of the content or that the fair value may be less than unamortized costs. Estimates of future revenues consider historical airing patterns and future plans for airing content, including any changes in strategy. Given the significant estimates and judgments involved, actual demand or market conditions may be less favorable than those projected, requiring a write-down to fair value. Programming and development costs for programs that the Company has determined will not be produced, are fully expensed in the period the determination is made. The Company’s film groups are generally aligned along the Company’s networks and digital content offerings except for certain international territories wherein content assets are shared across the various networks in the territory and therefore, the territory is the film group. The Company’s rights to the Olympic Games are predominantly monetized on their own as the sublicensing of the rights in certain territories is a significant component of the monetization strategy. Beginning in 2020, all content rights and prepaid license fees are classified as a noncurrent asset, with the exception of content acquired with an initial license period of 12 months or less and prepaid sports rights expected to air within 12 months. (See Note 1.)

The table below presents the components of content rights (in millions).


	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Produced content rights:
Completed	$	7,568	$	6,976
In-production	641		582
Coproduced content rights:
Completed	882		882
In-production	64		50
Licensed content rights:
Acquired	1,090		1,101
Prepaid	428		249
Content rights, at cost	10,673		9,840
Accumulated amortization	(7,020)		(6,132)
Total content rights, net	3,653		3,708
Current portion ^(a)	(113)		(579)
Noncurrent portion	$	3,540	$	3,129

^(a)Effective with the adoption of ASU 2019-02 on January 1, 2020, the Company elected to classify all content rights and prepaid license fees as a noncurrent asset, with the exception of content acquired with an initial license period of 12 months or less and prepaid sports rights expected to air within 12 months.

September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Produced content rights:
Completed $ 6,451
$ 5,609
In-production 648
612
Coproduced content rights:
Completed 863
682
In-production 52
53
Licensed content rights:
Acquired 981
1,007
Prepaid ^(a)
217
154
Content rights, at cost 9,212
8,117
Accumulated content rights expense (5,675 ) (4,735 )
Total content rights, net 3,537
3,382
Current portion (442 ) (313 )
Noncurrent portion $ 3,095
$ 3,069

^(a)Prepaid licensed content rights includes payments for rights to the Olympic games of $138 million and $65 million reflected as current and noncurrent content rights on the consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

Contemporaneous with the UKTV transaction with BBC described in Note 2, the Company entered into a ten-year content licensing arrangement with BBC in exchange for license fees over the term. The Company capitalized $47 million of content assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 for this arrangement, which are recorded as acquired content rights.

Content expense consisted of the following (in millions).


	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Content amortization	$	645	$	678	$	1,348	$	1,375
Other production charges	22		110		106		204
Content impairments	6		3		7		3
Total content expense	$	673	$	791	$	1,461	$	1,582

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018
Content amortization $ 696
$ 702
$ 2,071
$ 2,178
Other production charges 96
94
300
366
Content impairments 4
163
7
345
Total content expense $ 796
$ 959
$ 2,378
$ 2,889

~~Content expense is generally a component~~As of ~~costs~~June 30, 2020, the Company expects to amortize approximately 56%, 27% and 13% of ~~revenues on~~its produced and co-produced content, excluding content in-production, and 46%, 26% and 12% of its licensed content rights in the ~~consolidated statements of operations. For the~~next three twelve-month operating cycles ended June 30, 2021, 2022 and nine months ended September 30, 2018, content impairments of $161 million and $338 million, respectively, were due to the strategic realignment of content following the acquisition of Scripps Networks and are primarily reflected in restructuring and other charges. No content impairments were recorded as a component of restructuring and other during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019.

2023, respectively.

DISCOVERY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

NOTE 6. GOODWILL

Goodwill

The carrying value and changes in the carrying value of goodwill attributable to each ~~business unit~~reportable segment were as follows (in millions).


	U.S. Networks		International Networks		Total





December 31, 2019	$	10,813	$	2,237	$	13,050


Impairment of goodwill	—		(36)		(36)
Foreign currency translation	—		(27)		(27)
June 30, 2020	$	10,813	$	2,174	$	12,987

U.S.
Networks

International
Networks
Total
December 31, 2018 $ 10,785
$ 2,221
$ 13,006
Acquisitions (Note 2) 3
190
193
Impairment of goodwill —
(155 ) (155 )
Foreign currency translation and other adjustments 25
(92 ) (67 )
September 30, 2019 $ 10,813
$ 2,164
$ 12,977

~~The carrying amount of goodwill at the International Networks segment included accumulated impairments of $1.5 billion and $1.3 billion as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.~~ The carrying amount of goodwill at the U.S. Networks segment included accumulated impairments of $20 million as of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and December 31, ~~2018.~~2019. The carrying amount of goodwill at the International Networks segment included accumulated impairments of $1.5 billion as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

Impairment Analysis

~~During the fourth quarter~~As of ~~2018,~~October 1, 2019, the Company performed a ~~qualitative~~quantitative goodwill impairment assessment for all reporting units consistent with the Company's accounting policy. The estimated fair value of each reporting unit exceeded its carrying value and, therefore, no impairment was recorded. The Europe reporting unit, which had headroom of 19%, was the only reporting unit with fair value in excess of carrying value of less than 20%. The fair values of the reporting units were determined using discounted cash flow ("DCF") and market-based valuation models. Cash flows were determined based on Company estimates of future operating results and discounted using an internal rate of return based on an assessment of the risk inherent in future cash flows of the respective reporting unit. The market-based valuation models utilized multiples of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Both the DCF and market-based models resulted in substantially similar fair values. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the carrying value of goodwill assigned to the Europe reporting unit was $1.9 billion. The Company concluded that the continued impacts of COVID-19 on the operating results of the Europe reporting unit represented a triggering event in the second quarter of 2020.

The Company performed a quantitative goodwill impairment analysis for the Europe reporting unit using a DCF valuation model. A market-based valuation model was not weighted in the analysis given the significant volatility in the equity markets. Significant judgments and assumptions in the DCF model included the amount and timing of future cash flows, long-term growth rates of 2%, and a discount rate ranging from 10% to 10.5%. The estimated fair value of the Europe reporting unit exceeded its carrying value and, therefore, no impairment was recorded. The Europe reporting unit’s headroom further declined, remaining below 20% at June 30, 2020. The Company noted that a 0.5% increase in the discount rate and a 0.5% decrease in the long-term growth rate would not have resulted in an impairment loss. However, due to significant uncertainty surrounding the current COVID-19 environment, management's judgment regarding this could change in the future and, as such, management will continue to monitor this reporting unit for changes in the business environment that could impact recoverability.

In addition, the Company determined that it was more likely than not that the fair value ~~of its~~was greater than the carrying value for all other reporting units ~~exceeded their carrying values, except for its~~with the exception of the Asia-Pacific reporting unit. ~~For~~The Company performed a quantitative goodwill impairment analysis for the Asia-Pacific reporting unit and determined that the ~~Company then performed a quantitative step 1 impairment test, which indicated limited headroom (the excess of~~estimated fair value ~~over~~did not exceed its carrying ~~value) of 10%.~~

~~Given~~value, which resulted in a pre-tax impairment charge to write-off the ~~limited headroom in~~remaining $36 million goodwill balance during the Asia-Pacific reporting unit, the Company closely monitored its results during 2019. During the third quarter, due to an increasingly challenging business environment in the Asia-Pacific region, which included 1) moderating revenue growth projections, 2) underperformance of certain sports investments, 3) heightened volatility in China and surrounding economies, and 4) a decline in Asia-Pacific stock price multiplesthree months ended June 30, 2020. The impairment charge is not deductible for ~~peer media companies, the Company believed the increased risk required it to perform an interim impairment test. The step 1 test utilized a DCF valuation methodology.~~tax purposes. Significant judgments and assumptions included the amount and timing of ~~expected~~ future cash flows, long-term growth rates ranging from 2% to 2.5%, and a discount rate of 11%. The cash flows employed in the DCF analysis for the Asia-Pacific reporting unit ~~are~~were based on the reporting ~~unit's~~unit’s budget and long-term business plan. ~~The results of the step 1 test indicated that the carrying value of the net assets in the Asia-Pacific reporting unit exceeded its fair value.~~

In the second step of the impairment test, the Company hypothetically assigned the Asia-Pacific reporting unit's fair value to its individual assets and liabilities, including unrecognized intangible assets such as customer relationships and trade names, in a hypothetical purchase price allocation that calculates the implied fair value of goodwill in the same manner as if the reporting unit was being acquired in a business combination. The fair value estimates incorporated in step 2 for the hypothetical intangible assets were based on the excess earnings income approach for customer relationships and the relief-from-royalty method for trademarks. Key judgments made by management in step 2 of the impairment test included revenue growth rates, length of contract term, number of renewals, customer attrition rates, market-based royalty rates, and market-based tax rates. The step 2 impairment test indicated an implied fair value of goodwill of $40 million, which resulted in a pre-tax impairment charge of $155 million during the three months ended September 30, 2019, which was not deductible for tax purposes.

The determination of fair value of the ~~Company's~~Company’s Asia-Pacific reporting unit represents a Level 3 fair value measurement in the fair value hierarchy due to its use of internal projections and unobservable measurement inputs. ~~Changes in significant judgments and estimates could significantly impact the concluded fair value of the reporting unit or the valuation of intangible assets.~~

The goodwill impairment charge did not have an impact on the calculation of the ~~Company's~~Company’s financial covenants under the ~~Company's~~Company’s debt arrangements.

DISCOVERY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

NOTE 7. DEBT

The table below presents the components of outstanding debt (in millions).

September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
5.625% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due August 2019 $ —
$ 411
2.200% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due September 2019 —
500
Floating rate notes, quarterly interest, due September 2019 —
400
2.750% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due November 2019 —
500
2.800% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due June 2020 600
600
5.050% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due June 2020 —
789
4.375% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due June 2021 640
650
2.375% Senior notes, euro denominated, annual interest, due March 2022 328
344
3.300% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due May 2022 496
500
3.500% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due June 2022 400
400
2.950% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due March 2023 1,172
1,185
3.250% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due April 2023 350
350
3.800% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due March 2024 450
450
2.500% Senior notes, sterling denominated, annual interest, due September 2024 493
507
3.900% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due November 2024 497
497
3.450% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due March 2025 300
300
3.950% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due June 2025 500
500
4.900% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due March 2026 700
700
1.900% Senior notes, euro denominated, annual interest, due March 2027 656
688
3.950% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due March 2028 1,700
1,700
4.125% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due May 2029 750
—
5.000% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due September 2037 1,250
1,250
6.350% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due June 2040 850
850
4.950% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due May 2042 500
500
4.875% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due April 2043 850
850
5.200% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due September 2047 1,250
1,250
5.300% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due May 2049 750
—
Revolving credit facility —
225
Program financing line of credit 14
22
Total debt ^(a)
15,496
16,918
Unamortized discount, premium and debt issuance costs, net ^(b)
(128 ) (125 )
Debt, net of unamortized discount, premium and debt issuance costs 15,368
16,793
Current portion of debt (611 ) (1,819 )
Noncurrent portion of debt $ 14,757
$ 14,974


	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
2.800% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due June 2020	$	—	$	600
4.375% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due June 2021	335		640
2.375% Senior notes, euro denominated, annual interest, due March 2022	339		336
3.300% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due May 2022	168		496
3.500% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due June 2022	62		400
2.950% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due March 2023	796		1,167
3.250% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due April 2023	192		350
3.800% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due March 2024	450		450
2.500% Senior notes, sterling denominated, annual interest, due September 2024	493		525
3.900% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due November 2024	497		497
3.450% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due March 2025	300		300
3.950% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due June 2025	500		500
4.900% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due March 2026	700		700
1.900% Senior notes, euro denominated, annual interest, due March 2027	678		673
3.950% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due March 2028	1,700		1,700
4.125% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due May 2029	750		750
3.625% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due May 2030	1,000		—
5.000% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due September 2037	1,250		1,250
6.350% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due June 2040	850		850
4.950% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due May 2042	500		500
4.875% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due April 2043	850		850
5.200% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due September 2047	1,250		1,250
5.300% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due May 2049	750		750
4.650% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due May 2050	1,000		—

Program financing line of credit, quarterly interest based on adjusted LIBOR or variable prime rate	4		10

Total debt	15,414		15,544
Unamortized discount, premium and debt issuance costs, net ^(a)	(131)		(125)
Debt, net of unamortized discount, premium and debt issuance costs	15,283		15,419
Current portion of debt	(339)		(609)
Noncurrent portion of debt	$	14,944	$	14,810

^(a)As a result of the adoption of ASU 2016-02, capital lease obligations totaling $252 million as of December 31, 2018 (known as finance lease liabilities effective January 1, 2019) were reclassified from current and noncurrent debt to components of "Accrued liabilities" and "Other noncurrent liabilities" on the consolidated balance sheet to conform with the new presentation. (See Note 1 and Note 8.)

^(b) Current portion of unamortized discount, premium, and debt issuance costs, net is $2$1 million.

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

Senior Notes

In ~~May 2019,~~the second quarter of 2020, Discovery Communications, LLC (“DCL”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, issued $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due May 2030 and $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due May 2050. The proceeds received by DCL were net of a $1 million issuance discount and $20 million of debt issuance costs. DCL used the proceeds from the offering to repurchase $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of DCL's and Scripps Networks' Senior Notes in a cash tender offer. The repurchase resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $71 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020. The loss included $62 million of net premiums to par value and $9 million of other charges. As further described below, the Company used the remaining proceeds and cash on hand to fully repay the $500 million that was outstanding under its revolving credit facility.

DISCOVERY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

In the second quarter of 2019, DCL issued $750 million aggregate principal amount of ~~4.125%~~ Senior Notes due 2029 and $750 million aggregate principal amount of ~~5.300%~~ Senior Notes due 2049. ~~Interest on these notes is payable semi-annually.~~ The proceeds received by DCL were net of a $6 million issuance discount and $12 million of debt issuance costs. ~~These notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company and Scripps Networks.~~ DCL used the proceeds from the offering to redeem and repurchase approximately $1.3 billion aggregate principal amount of DCL's and Scripps Networks' ~~2.750%~~ senior ~~notes due 2019 and 5.050% senior notes due 2020 in accordance with their terms.~~notes. The redemptions and repurchase resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $23 million for the ~~nine months~~year ended September 30, 2019, which is presented as a separate line item on the Company's consolidated statements of operations and recognized as a component of financing cash outflows on the consolidated statements of cash flows.December 31, 2019. The loss included $20 million of net premiums to par value and $3 million of other non-cash charges.

In ~~March~~the first quarter of 2019, the Company redeemed $411 million aggregate principal amount of ~~its 5.625%~~ senior notes ~~that had an original maturity~~due in 2019 and, during 2019, made open market bond repurchases of ~~August 2019. The repayment included $5~~$55 million, ~~for premium over par on the 5.625% senior notes and resulted~~resulting in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $5 million.

In addition to the redemptions and repurchases of notes outlined above, the Company made open market bond repurchases of $50 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2019, resulting in an immaterial loss on extinguishment of debt.

In connection with the acquisition of Scripps Networks in March 2018, the Company assumed $2.5 billion aggregate principal amount of Scripps Networks 2.750% senior notes due 2019, 2.800% senior notes due 2020, 3.500% senior notes due 2022, 3.900% senior notes due 2024 and 3.950% senior notes due 2025 (the "Scripps Networks Senior Notes"). As part of accounting for the acquisition of Scripps Networks, the Scripps Networks Senior Notes were adjusted to fair value using observable trades as of the acquisition date. (See Note 2.) The fair value adjustment resulted in an opening balance sheet carrying value that is $19 million less than the face amount of the Scripps Networks Senior Notes. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, fair value adjustments of $4 million were amortized to interest expense.

In April 2018, pursuant to the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement to Exchange dated March 5, 2018, DCL completed the exchange of $2.3 billion aggregate principal amount of Scripps Networks Senior Notes, for $2.3 billion aggregate principal amount of DCL's 2.750% senior notes due 2019, 2.800% senior notes due 2020, 3.500% senior notes due 2022, 3.900% senior notes due 2024and 3.950% senior notes due 2025. Interest on these notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. The exchange was accounted for as a debt modification and, as a result, third-party issuance costs were expensed as incurred.

In September 2017, DCL issued $500 million principal amount of 2.200% senior notes due 2019, $1.2 billion principal amount of 2.950% senior notes due 2023, $1.7 billion principal amount of 3.950% senior notes due 2028, $1.3 billion principal amount of 5.000% senior notes due 2037, $1.3 billion principal amount of 5.200% senior notes due 2047 (collectively, the “Senior Fixed Rate Notes”) and $400 million principal amount of floating rate senior notes due 2019 (the “Senior Floating Rate Notes” and, together with the Senior Fixed Rate Notes, the “USD Notes”). Interest on the Senior Fixed Rate Notes is payable semi-annually. Interest on the Senior Floating Rate Notes is payable quarterly. The USD Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company. In September 2017, DCL also issued £400 million principal amount of 2.500% senior notes due 2024 (the “Sterling Notes”). Interest on the Sterling Notes is payable in September of each year. The proceeds received by DCL from the USD Notes and the Sterling Notes were net of an $11 million issuance discount and $57 million of debt issuance costs. The net proceeds from the issuance of these senior notes were used to finance a portion of the Scripps Networks acquisition. (See Note 2.)

In March 2017, DCL issued $450 million principal amount of 3.80% senior notes due March 2024 and an additional $200 million principal amount of its existing 4.90% senior notes due March 2026. Interest on these notes is payable semi-annually.

As of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020, all senior notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company and Scripps Networks, except for the remaining ~~$135~~$32 million of un-exchanged Scripps Networks ~~Senior Notes~~senior notes acquired in conjunction with the acquisition of Scripps Networks. ~~(See Note 22.)~~

~~Term Loans~~

In August 2017, DCL entered into a three-year delayed draw tranche and a five-year delayed draw tranche unsecured term loan credit facility (the "Term Loans"), each with a principal amount of up to $1 billion. The term of each delayed draw loan commenced in March 2018 when Discovery used these funds to finance a portion of the Scripps Networks acquisition. The Term Loans' interest rates are based, at the Company's option, on either adjusted LIBOR plus a margin, or an alternate base rate plus a margin. The Company paid a commitment fee of 20 basis points per annum for each loan, based on its then-current credit rating, beginning September 2017 through March 2018. As of December 31, 2018, the Company had used cash from operations and borrowings under the commercial paper program to fully repay the Term Loan borrowings.

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

Revolving Credit Facility and Commercial Paper Programs

~~In August 2017, DCL amended its revolving credit facility to allow~~ DCL and certain designated foreign subsidiaries of DCL have the capacity to borrow up to $2.5 billion under a revolving credit facility (the "Credit Facility"), including a $100 million sublimit for the issuance of standby letters of credit and a $50 million sublimit for Euro-denominated swing line loans. ~~Borrowing capacity under this credit facility is reduced by any outstanding borrowings under the commercial paper program.~~ The ~~maturity date of the revolving credit facility agreement is~~Credit Facility matures in August 2022 with the option for up to 2 additional 364-day renewal ~~periods.~~

~~The credit agreement governing the revolving credit facility contains customary representations, warranties~~periods and ~~events of default, as well as affirmative and negative covenants. The financial covenants were modified as part of the amendment~~is subject to ~~increase the~~a maximum consolidated leverage ratio financial covenant ~~to 5.50 to 1.00, with step-downs to~~of 5.00 to 1.00 ~~and to 4.50 to 1.00, one year and two years after the closing of the Scripps Networks acquisition, respectively.~~at June 30, 2020. As of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019, the Company's subsidiary,~~2020, DCL was in compliance with all covenants and there were no events of default under the ~~revolving credit facility.~~Credit Facility. As further described below, during the three months ended June 30, 2020, the Company entered into an amendment to the Credit Facility.

Additionally, the Company's commercial paper program is supported by the Credit Facility. Under the commercial paper program, the Company may issue up to $1.5 billion, including up to $500 million of euro-denominated borrowings. Borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility is reduced by any outstanding borrowings under the commercial paper program.

As of ~~September~~June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had no0 outstanding borrowings under the ~~revolving credit facility. As of December 31, 2018,~~Credit Facility or the Company had outstanding U.S. dollar-denominated borrowings under the revolving credit facility of $225 million at a weighted average interest rate of 3.82%. The interest rate on borrowings under the revolving credit facility is variable based on DCL's then-current credit ratings for its publicly traded debt and changes in financial index rates. For U.S. dollar-denominated borrowings, the interest rate is based, at the Company's option, on either adjusted LIBOR plus a margin, or an alternate base rate plus a margin. The Company may also borrow in foreign currencies under the credit facility, at an interest rate based on adjusted LIBOR, plus a margin. The current margins are 1.300% and 0.300%, respectively, per annum for adjusted LIBOR and alternate base rate borrowings. The Company had 0 borrowings under the credit facility in foreign currencies as of September 30, 2019 or December 31, 2018. A monthly facility fee is charged based on the total capacity of the facility, and interest is charged based on the amount borrowed on the facility. The current facility fee rate is 0.200% per annum and subject to change based on DCL's then-current credit ratings. commercial paper program.

All obligations of DCL and the other borrowers under the ~~revolving credit facility~~Credit Facility are unsecured and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by ~~Discovery.~~Discovery and Scripps.

~~Program Financing Line~~Amendment to Revolving Credit Facility

To preserve flexibility in the current environment, the Company amended certain provisions of its revolving credit facility. In April 2020, DCL, as borrower, certain wholly owned subsidiaries of DCL party thereto as designated borrowers, Discovery, as guarantor, the lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, entered into Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (“Amendment No. 2”), which amended the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated February 4, 2016, which was previously amended by Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated August 11, 2017, (collectively, the “Existing Credit Agreement”). Amendment No. 2 modified certain terms of the Existing Credit Agreement, including the following:

The financial covenants were modified to reset the Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio as set forth below:


Measurement Period Ending			Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio
March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2020			5.00:1.00
September 30, 2020 through March 31, 2021			5.50:1.00
June 30, 2021			5.00:1.00
September 30, 2021 and thereafter			4.50:1.00

In ~~January 2018,~~addition, the ~~Company entered into~~restricted payments covenant was modified to add a ~~secured line of credit for an aggregate principal amount of $26 million to finance content production costs. Interest rates~~limitation on this line of credit are based at the Company’s option on either an adjusted LIBOR or a variable prime rate. Interest on the outstanding balance is due quarterly. As of September 30, 2019, the Company had an outstanding balance of $14 million.

~~Commercial Paper~~

~~The Company's commercial paper program is supported by the revolving credit facility described above. The Company had 0 outstanding borrowings as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.~~

~~NOTE 8. LEASES~~

The Company has operating and finance leases for transponders, office space, studio facilities, and other equipment. The Company's leases have remaining lease terms of up to 17 years, some of which include options to extend the leases for up to 10 additional years. Most leases are not cancelable prior to their expiration.

~~The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at its inception. Operating lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets are included~~restricted payments made in "Other noncurrent assets" and operating lease liabilities are included in “Accrued liabilities” and “Other noncurrent liabilities” in our September 30, 2019 consolidated balance sheet. Finance lease ROU assets are included in "Property and equipment, net" and finance lease liabilities are included in “Accrued liabilities” and “Other noncurrent liabilities” incash unless after giving pro forma effect thereto, the consolidated ~~balance sheets. A rate implicit in~~leverage ratio is less than or equal to 4.50:1.00. Finally, the lease when readily determinable is used in arriving at the present value of lease payments. As most of the Company's leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses an incremental borrowing rate based on information available at lease commencement date for the majority of its leases. The incremental borrowing rate is based on the Company's U.S. dollar denominated senior unsecured borrowing curves using public credit ratings adjusted down to a collateralized basis using a combination of recoveryminimum LIBOR rate and ~~credit notching approaches and translated into major contract currencies as applicable. The Company's lease terms may include options~~the minimum base rate were each increased from 0% to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that it will exercise that option. Variable lease payments that are based on an index or rate are included in measurement of ROU assets and lease liabilities at lease inception. All other variable lease payments are expensed as incurred and are not included in measurement of ROU assets and lease liabilities.0.50% per annum.

DISCOVERY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Lease expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis. For finance leases, the Company recognizes interest expense on lease liabilities using the effective interest method and amortization of ROU assets on a straight-line basis.

Because the Company elected a practical expedient allowing it not to allocate contract consideration between lease and non-lease components, these components are accounted for together under Topic 842 as lease components across all lease categories.

~~The components of lease cost were as follows (in millions):~~

Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Operating lease cost $ 29
$ 81

Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets $ 8
$ 30
Interest on lease liabilities 2
6
Total finance lease cost $ 10
$ 36

Variable lease cost $ 3
$ 7

~~Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows (in millions):~~

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases $ (68 )
Operating cash flows from finance leases $ (6 )
Financing cash flows from finance leases $ (35 )

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases $ 360
Finance leases $ 13

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

~~Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows (in millions):~~

Category
Location on
Balance Sheet
September 30, 2019
Operating Leases
Operating lease right-of-use assets Other noncurrent assets $ 620

Operating lease liabilities (current) Accrued liabilities $ 76
Operating lease liabilities (noncurrent) Other noncurrent liabilities 622
Total operating lease liabilities $ 698

Finance Leases
Finance lease right-of-use assets Property and equipment, net $ 213

Finance lease liabilities (current) Accrued liabilities $ 43
Finance lease liabilities (noncurrent) Other noncurrent liabilities 190
Total finance lease liabilities $ 233



	~~September 30, 2019~~
~~Weighted average remaining lease term (in years):~~
~~Operating leases~~	13
~~Finance leases~~	6

~~Weighted average discount rate:~~
~~Operating leases~~	~~3.77~~	%
~~Finance leases~~	~~3.60~~	%

~~Maturities of lease liabilities as of September 30, 2019 were as follows (in millions):~~

Operating Leases Finance Leases
October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020 $ 91
$ 51
October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021 99
47
October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022 69
39
October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023 60
35
October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024 56
28
Thereafter 544
61
Total lease payments 919
261
Less: Imputed interest (221 ) (28 )
Total $ 698
$ 233

~~During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company recorded approximately$370 million~~of operating lease liabilities associated with the upcoming move of its global headquarters from Silver Spring, Maryland to New York City. As of September 30, 2019, the Company has additional lease commitments that have not yet commenced with total minimum lease payments of approximately $24 million, primarily related to equipment leases. The remaining leases will commence between fiscal year 2019 and fiscal year 2021, have lease terms of 3 to 16 years and include options to extend the terms for up to 10 additional years.

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

NOTE 9.8. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company uses derivative financial instruments to modify its exposure to market risks from changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. At the inception of a derivative contract, the Company designates the derivative as one of four types based on the Company's intentions and belief as to its likely effectiveness as a hedge. These four types are:

~~(1) a hedge of a forecasted transaction or the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability ("cash flow hedge");~~

~~(2) a hedge of net investments in foreign operations ("net investment hedge");~~

~~(3) a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or of an unrecognized firm commitment ("fair value hedge"); or~~

~~(4) an instrument with no hedging designation.~~

The Company does not enter into or hold derivative financial instruments for speculative trading purposes.

~~Unsettled derivative contracts are recorded at their gross fair values on~~During the consolidated balance sheets. (See Note 4.) The portion of the fair value that represents cash flows occurring within one year is classified as current, and the portion related to cash flows occurring beyond one year is classified as noncurrent. Gains and losses on designated cash flow and net investment hedges are initially recognized as components of accumulated other comprehensive loss on the consolidated balance sheets and reclassified into the statements of operations in the same line item in which the hedged item is recorded and in the same period as the hedged item affects earnings. The cash flows from the designated derivative instruments used as hedges are classified in the consolidated statements of cash flows in the same section as the cash flows of the hedged item. The Company records gains and losses for instruments that receive no hedging designation, as a component of other expense, net on the consolidated statements of operations.

~~Effective July 1, 2018,~~three months ended June 30, 2020, the Company early adopted ASU 2017-12. As a result, the Company changed the method by which it assesses effectiveness for net investment hedges from the forward-method to the spot-method. Management believes the spot method better matches the spot rate changes of the net investment. The entire change in the fair value of derivatives that qualify as net investment hedges is initially recorded in the currency translation component of other comprehensive income. While the change in fair value attributable to hedge effectiveness remains in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until the net investment is sold or liquidated, the change in fair value attributable to components excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness (e.g., forward points, cross currency basis, etc.) is reflected as a component of interest expense, net in the current period. Previous net losses of $87 million incurred under the forward method related to net investment hedges will remain in other comprehensive loss under the currency translation componentissued and will be reclassified to earnings when the net investment is sold or liquidated. Additionally, as a result of ASU 2017-12, for foreign exchange forward contracts accounted for as cash flow hedges, the ineffective portion (if any) will not be separately recorded, as the entire change in the fair value of the forward contract will be recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified into the statement of operations in the same line item in which the hedged item is recorded and in the same period as the hedged item affects earnings.

In addition to the Company's normal course of business cash flow hedging program, during the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company executed foreign exchange forward contracts with an aggregate notional amount of $798 million. The forwards were designated as cash flow hedges and will mitigate exposure to foreign exchange rate volatility and the associated impact on earnings related to a portion of forecasted foreign currency revenues from PGA Golf from 2023 through 2030. Also, during the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company entered into 2 fixed-to-fixed cross-currency swaps with an aggregate notional amount of $201 million. The swaps were designated as net investment hedges of NOK assets and GBP assets. The maturity date of both swaps is February 2024. Contemporaneously, the Company unwound an existing $100 million notional fixed-to-fixed cross currency swap that was designated as a net investment hedge of NOK assets. Lastly, during the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company terminated and settled ~~its~~ interest rate cash flow hedges with a total notional value of ~~$500 million~~$1 billion following the pricing of its offering of ~~4.125% senior notes~~3.625% Senior Notes due May ~~2029.~~2030 and 4.650% Senior Notes due May 2050. (See Note 7.) The ~~$18~~$7 million pretax accumulated other comprehensive loss at the termination date will be amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over the ~~ten-year term~~respective terms of the newly issued notes.

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

During the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company executed forward starting interest rate swap contracts designated as cash flow hedges with a total notional value of $1.6 billion. These contracts will mitigate interest rate risk associated with the forecasted issuance of future fixed-rate public debt.

The following table summarizes the impact of derivative financial instruments on the Company's consolidated balance sheets (in millions). There were 0 amounts eligible to be offset under master netting agreements as of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and December 31, ~~2018.~~2019. The fair value of the Company's derivative financial instruments at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was determined using a market-based approach (Level 2).

September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Fair Value Fair Value
Notional Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Other non-
current assets
Accrued liabilities
Other non-
current liabilities
Notional Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Other non-
current assets
Accrued liabilities
Other non-
current liabilities
Cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange $ 1,684
$ 13
$ 12
$ 2
$ 6
$ 267
$ 13
$ —
$ 3
$ —
Net investment hedges: ^(a)

Cross-currency swaps $ 3,429
2
117
13
66
$ 3,387
—
41
39
81
Foreign exchange $ 52
—
2
—
—
$ 52
—
1
—
—
No hedging designation:
Foreign exchange $ 1,100
6
1
1
66
$ 860
—
11
—
—
Interest rate swaps $ —
—
—
—
—
$ 25
—
—
—
—
Cross-currency swaps $ —
—
—
—
—
$ 64
—
—
1
—
Equity (Lionsgate Collar) $ 65
—
40
—
—
$ 97
14
27
—
—
Total

$ 21
$ 172
$ 16
$ 138

$ 27
$ 80
$ 43
$ 81


	June 30, 2020																		December 31, 2019
			Fair Value																Fair Value
	Notional		Prepaid expenses and other current assets		Other non- current assets		Accrued liabilities		Other non- current liabilities		Notional		Prepaid expenses and other current assets		Other non- current assets		Accrued liabilities		Other non- current liabilities
Cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange	$	1,361	$	16	$	55	$	11	$	—	$	1,631	$	29	$	7	$	5	$	16
Interest rate swaps	2,000		—		—		—		226		400		—		38		—		—
Net investment hedges: ^(a)
Cross-currency swaps	3,381		37		130		1		75		3,535		37		70		7		94
Foreign exchange	52		—		8		—		—		52		—		4		—		—

No hedging designation:
Foreign exchange	965		3		—		—		102		1,177		—		—		13		50

Cross-currency swaps	188		3		2		—		—		279		3		—		—		5
Equity (Lionsgate Collar)	—		—		—		—		—		65		19		18		—		—

Total			$	59	$	195	$	12	$	403			$	88	$	137	$	25	$	165

^(a)Excludes £400 million of sterling notes ($493 million equivalent at ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019)~~2020) designated as a net investment hedge. (See Note 7.)

DISCOVERY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

The following table presents the pretax impact of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges on income and other comprehensive income (loss) (in millions).

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018
Gains (losses) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss ^(a):

Foreign exchange - derivative adjustments $ 41
$ 2
$ 15
$ 31
Interest rate - derivative adjustments $ —
$ —
$ (18 ) $ —
Gains (losses) reclassified into income from accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Foreign exchange - advertising revenue $ 1
$ —
$ 4
$ (1 )
Foreign exchange - distribution revenue $ (5 ) $ 2
$ 1
$ 5
Foreign exchange - costs of revenues $ 3
$ 11
$ 1
$ 7
Foreign exchange - other expense, net (dedesignated portion): $ 3
$ —
$ 3
$ —
Interest rate - interest expense $ (1 ) $ —
$ (1 ) $ —


	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Gains (losses) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Foreign exchange - derivative adjustments	$	(7)	$	(29)	$	69	$	(26)
Interest rate - derivative adjustments	—		(3)		(272)		(18)

Gains (losses) reclassified into income from accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Foreign exchange - advertising revenue	—		2		1		3
Foreign exchange - distribution revenue	12		2		20		6
Foreign exchange - costs of revenues	1		—		2		(2)

Interest rate - other (expense) income, net	1		—		1		—

^(a) For periods prior to the Company's adoption of ASU 2017-12 on July 1, 2018, the amount of gain or (loss) represents only the effective portion of the hedging relationship. Effective with the adoption of ASU 2017-12, gains and losses resulting from the change in the fair value of the hedging relationship are recognized as components of accumulated other comprehensive loss.

If current fair ~~values~~values of designated cash flow hedges as of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 remained static over the next twelve months, the Company would reclassify $9$3 million of net deferred gains from accumulated other comprehensive loss into income in the next twelve months. The maximum length of time the Company is hedging exposure to the variability in future cash flows is 1110 years.

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

~~Effective with the Company’s initial application of ASU 2017-12, net~~Net periodic interest settlements and accruals on the cross-currency swaps ~~(which~~(which would include any cross-currency basis spread adjustment) are reported directly in interest expense, net. Changes in the fair value of the cross-currency swaps resulting from changes in the foreign exchange spot rate will continue to be recorded within the cumulative translation component of ~~Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ("AOCI").~~accumulated other comprehensive loss. The following table presents the pretax impact of derivatives designated as net investment hedges on other comprehensive income (loss) (in millions). Other than amounts excluded from effectiveness testing, there were no other gains (losses) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to income during the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and ~~2018.~~2019.


	Three Months Ended June 30,
	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI					Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (amount excluded from effectiveness testing)			Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (amount excluded from effectiveness testing)
	2020		2019					2020			2019
Cross currency swaps	$	(33)	$	(6)	Interest expense, net	$	11		$	10

Foreign exchange contracts	(2)		—		Other (expense) income, net	—			—
Sterling notes (foreign denominated debt)	3		16		N/A	—			—
Total	$	(32)	$	10		$	11		$	10


	Six Months Ended June 30,
	Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI					Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (amount excluded from effectiveness testing)			Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (amount excluded from effectiveness testing)
	2020		2019					2020			2019
Cross currency swaps	$	104	$	46	Interest expense, net	$	23		$	17

Foreign exchange contracts	4		(1)		Other (expense) income, net	—			—
Sterling notes (foreign denominated debt)	33		(1)		N/A	—			—
Total	$	141	$	44		$	23		$	17

DISCOVERY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended September 30,
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (amount excluded from effectiveness testing) Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (amount excluded from effectiveness testing)
2019 2018 2019 2018
Cross currency swaps - changes in fair value $ 82
$ 8
Interest expense, net $ 16
$ 6
Foreign exchange contracts ^(a)
3
��
Other expense, net —
—
Sterling notes (foreign denominated debt) ^(a)
16
(3 ) N/A —
—
Total $ 101
$ 5
$ 16
$ 6

Nine Months Ended September 30,
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in AOCI Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (amount excluded from effectiveness testing) Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivative (amount excluded from effectiveness testing)
2019 2018 2019 2018
Cross currency swaps - changes in fair value $ 128
$ 13
Interest expense, net $ 33
$ 6
Foreign exchange contracts ^(a)
2
(1 ) Other expense, net —
—
Sterling notes (foreign denominated debt) ^(a)
15
13
N/A

—
Total $ 145
$ 25
$ 33
$ 6

^(a)There are no existing components that are eligible for exclusion from effectiveness testing under ASU 2017-12. There were no forward exchange contracts outstanding at the date of adoption of ASU 2017-12.

The following table presents the pretax impact of derivatives not designated as hedges and recognized in other ~~expense,~~(expense) income, net in the consolidated statements of operations (in millions).


	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Interest rate swaps	$	—	$	(1)	$	—	$	—
Cross-currency swaps	(3)		3		7		1

Equity	—		9		7		10
Foreign exchange derivatives	7		—		(37)		(34)
Total in other (expense) income, net	$	4	$	11	$	(23)	$	(23)

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018
Interest rate swaps $ 1
$ —
$ 1
$ —
Cross-currency swaps 1
1
2
1
Credit contracts —
—
—
(1 )
Equity 6
—
16
11
Foreign exchange derivatives (30 ) —
(64 ) —
Total in other expense, net $ (22 ) $ 1
$ (45 ) $ 11

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

NOTE ~~10. REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS~~

Redeemable noncontrolling interests reflected as of the balance sheet date are the greater of the noncontrolling interest balances adjusted for comprehensive income items and distributions or the redemption values remeasured at the period end foreign exchange rates (i.e., the "floor"). Adjustments to the carrying amount of redeemable noncontrolling interests to redemption value as a result of changes in exchange rates are reflected in currency translation, a component of other comprehensive income (loss); however, such currency translation adjustments to redemption value are allocated to Discovery stockholders only. Redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustments of redemption value to the floor are reflected in retained earnings. The adjustment of redemption value to the floor that reflects a redemption in excess of fair value is included as an adjustment to income from continuing operations available to Discovery, Inc. stockholders in the calculation of earnings per share. (See Note 16.)

~~The table below summarizes the Company's redeemable noncontrolling interest balances (in millions).~~

September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Discovery Family $ 206
$ 206
MotorTrend Group, LLC 120
121
Oprah Winfrey Network ("OWN") 63
58
Discovery Japan 33
30
PSG ^(a)
24
—
Total $ 446
$ 415

^(a)In connection with the noncontrolling interest in PSG that was acquired in January 2019, the noncontrolling shareholders have a put right exercisable that requires Discovery to purchase 50% of their shares on January 8, 2022 and 50% on January 8, 2023, or 100% of their shares on January 8, 2023 if the three-year put option is not exercised. Discovery also has a parallel call right on the same dates. Upon the exercise of the put or call options, the price to be paid for the redeemable noncontrolling interest is the then-current fair market value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest, subject to a floor and cap value. As the shareholders' put right is outside the control of the Company, their 29.3% noncontrolling interest is presented as redeemable noncontrolling interest outside of permanent equity on the Company's consolidated balance sheet.

~~The table below presents the reconciliation of changes in redeemable noncontrolling interests (in millions).~~

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018
Beginning balance $ 444
$ 410
$ 415
$ 413
Initial fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests of acquired businesses —
—
25
—
Cash distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests (22 ) —
(32 ) (21 )
Comprehensive income adjustments:
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests 6
5
15
16
Other comprehensive loss adjustments (1 ) (1 ) (1 ) (1 )
Currency translation on redemption values —
—
1
1
Retained earnings adjustments:
Adjustments of redemption values to the floor 11
—
12
6
Adjustments of carrying value to fair value 7
—
7
—
OWN interest adjustment 1
—
4
—
Ending balance $ 446
$ 414
$ 446
$ 414

~~NOTE 11.~~9. EQUITY

~~Common Stock Issued in Connection with Scripps Networks Acquisition~~

On March 6, 2018, the Company issued 139 million shares of Series C common stock as part of the consideration paid for the acquisition of Scripps Networks, inclusive of the conversion of 1 million Scripps Networks share-based compensation awards. (See Note 2.)

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

Repurchase Programs

In ~~April 2019,~~February 2020, the Company's Board of Directors authorized additional ~~common~~ stock repurchases of up to $2 billion upon completion of its existing $1 ~~billion.~~billion repurchase authorization announced in May 2019. Under the stock repurchase authorization, management is authorized to purchase shares from time to time through open market purchases at prevailing prices or privately negotiated purchases subject to market conditions and other factors. There were 0 common stock repurchases during the three months ended June 30, 2020 and the three and six months ended June 30, 2019. During the three months ended ~~September 30, 2019,~~March 31, 2020, the Company repurchased ~~11.6~~19.4 million shares of its Series C common stock for ~~$300~~$523 million at an average price of ~~$25.93~~$26.87 per share.

In May 2019, the Company made an upfront cash payment of $96 million to enter into 2 prepaid common stock repurchase contracts for the Company’s Series C common stock. Under these contracts, if the price of Discovery’s Series C common stock was below the strike price at expiration, the Company would have received a fixed number of shares of its Series C common stock. If the price of Discovery’s Series C common stock was above the strike price at expiration, the Company could have elected to receive $50 million of cash per contract or that number of Series C common stock at the then current market price equal to $50 million. Both contracts settled in cash for $50 million each during June 2019 and August 2019, as the price of Discovery’s Series C common stock was above the strike price at expiration for each contract. The contracts were accounted for as equity transactions.

All common stock repurchases, including prepaid common stock repurchase contracts, have been made through open market transactions and have been recorded as treasury stock on the consolidated balance sheet. Over the life of the Company's repurchase programs and as of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020, the Company had repurchased ~~2.8~~3 million and ~~175.7~~206 million shares of Series A and Series C common stock, respectively, for an aggregate purchase price of $171 million and ~~$6.9~~$7.7 billion, respectively.

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Adjustments

The table below presents the tax effects related to each component of other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassifications made in the consolidated statements of operations (in millions).

Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Three Months Ended September 30, 2018

Pretax
Tax
Benefit (Expense)

Net-of-tax

Pretax
Tax Expense

Net-of-tax
Currency translation adjustments:
Unrealized gains (losses):
Foreign currency $ (242 ) $ (5 ) $ (247 ) $ 26
$ 9
$ 35
Net investment hedges 101
—
101
(1 ) —
(1 )
Total currency translation adjustments (141 ) (5 ) (146 ) 25
9
34

Derivative adjustments:
Unrealized gains (losses) 41
(8 ) 33
2
(1 ) 1
Reclassifications:
Advertising revenue (1 ) —
(1 ) —
—
—
Distribution revenue 5
(1 ) 4
(2 ) 1
(1 )
Costs of revenues (3 ) —
(3 ) (11 ) 3
(8 )
Other expense, net (3 ) —
(3 ) —
—
—
Total derivative adjustments 39
(9 ) 30
(11 ) 3
(8 )
Other comprehensive income (loss) adjustments $ (102 ) $ (14 ) $ (116 ) $ 14
$ 12
$ 26


	Three Months Ended June 30, 2020										Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
	Pretax		Tax benefit (expense)		Net-of-tax		Pretax		Tax benefit		Net-of-tax
Currency translation adjustments:
Unrealized gains (losses):
Foreign currency	$	145	$	10	$	155	$	7	$	(3)	$	4
Net investment hedges	(38)		(1)		(39)		—		—		—
Reclassifications:
Loss on disposition	—		—		—		6		—		6
Total currency translation adjustments	107		9		116		13		(3)		10

Derivative adjustments:
Unrealized gains (losses)	(7)		4		(3)		(32)		6		(26)
Reclassifications from other comprehensive income to net income	(14)		2		(12)		(4)		2		(2)
Total derivative adjustments	(21)		6		(15)		(36)		8		(28)
Other comprehensive income (loss) adjustments	$	86	$	15	$	101	$	(23)	$	5	$	(18)

DISCOVERY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018

Pretax
Tax
Benefit (Expense)

Net-of-tax

Pretax
Tax Expense

Net-of-tax
Currency translation adjustments:
Unrealized gains (losses):
Foreign currency $ (333 ) $ (6 ) $ (339 ) $ (198 ) $ 6
$ (192 )
Net investment hedges 128
—
128
19
—
19
Reclassifications:
Loss on disposition 6
—
6
4
—
4
Total currency translation adjustments (199 ) (6 ) (205 ) (175 ) 6
(169 )

Derivative adjustments:
Unrealized gains (losses) (3 ) 2
(1 ) 31
(7 ) 24
Reclassifications:
Advertising revenue (4 ) 1
(3 ) 1
—
1
Distribution revenue (1 ) —
(1 ) (5 ) 1
(4 )
Costs of revenues (1 ) —
(1 ) (7 ) 2
(5 )
Other expense, net (3 ) —
(3 ) —
—
—
Total derivative adjustments (12 ) 3
(9 ) 20
(4 ) 16
Other comprehensive income (loss) adjustments $ (211 ) $ (3 ) $ (214 ) $ (155 ) $ 2
$ (153 )


	Six Months Ended June 30, 2020										Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
	Pretax		Tax benefit (expense)		Net-of-tax		Pretax		Tax benefit		Net-of-tax
Currency translation adjustments:
Unrealized gains (losses):
Foreign currency	$	(164)	$	57	$	(107)	$	(91)	$	(1)	$	(92)
Net investment hedges	129		(47)		82		27		—		27
Reclassifications:
Loss on disposition	—		—		—		6		—		6
Total currency translation adjustments	(35)		10		(25)		(58)		(1)		(59)

Derivative adjustments:
Unrealized gains (losses)	(203)		49		(154)		(44)		10		(34)
Reclassifications from other comprehensive income to net income	(24)		4		(20)		(7)		2		(5)
Total derivative adjustments	(227)		53		(174)		(51)		12		(39)
Other comprehensive income (loss) adjustments	$	(262)	$	63	$	(199)	$	(109)	$	11	$	(98)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The table below presents the changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes (in millions).


	Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
	Currency Translation		Derivatives		Pension Plan and SERP Liability		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance	$	(988)	$	(127)	$	(7)	$	(1,122)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	116		(3)		—		113
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net income	—		(12)		—		(12)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	116		(15)		—		101


Ending balance	$	(872)	$	(142)	$	(7)	$	(1,021)

Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
Currency Translation Derivatives Pension Plan and SERP Liability
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance $ (891 ) $ (25 ) $ 3
$ (913 )
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (146 ) 33
—
(113 )
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income to net income —
(3 ) —
(3 )
Other comprehensive income (loss) (146 ) 30
—
(116 )
Ending balance $ (1,037 ) $ 5
$ 3
$ (1,029 )


	Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
	Currency Translation		Derivatives		Pension Plan and SERP Liability		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance	$	(901)	$	3	$	3	$	(895)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	4		(26)		—		(22)
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net income	6		(2)		—		4

Other comprehensive income (loss)	10		(28)		—		(18)

Ending balance	$	(891)	$	(25)	$	3	$	(913)

DISCOVERY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
Currency Translation Derivatives
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance $ (818 ) $ 28
$ (790 )
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 34
1
35
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net income —
(9 ) (9 )
Other comprehensive income (loss) 34
(8 ) 26
Ending balance $ (784 ) $ 20
$ (764 )

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Currency Translation Derivatives Pension Plan and SERP Liability
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance $ (804 ) $ 16
$ 3
$ (785 )
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications (211 ) (1 ) —
(212 )
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net income 6
(8 ) —
(2 )
Other comprehensive loss (205 ) (9 ) —
(214 )
Reclassifications to retained earnings resulting from the adoption of ASU 2018-02 (28 ) (2 ) —
(30 )
Ending balance $ (1,037 ) $ 5
$ 3
$ (1,029 )

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
Currency Translation
AFS ^(a)
Derivatives
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance $ (615 ) $ 26
$ 4
$ (585 )
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (173 ) —
24
(149 )
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net income 4
—
(8 ) (4 )
Other comprehensive income (loss) (169 ) —
16
(153 )
Reclassifications to retained earnings resulting from the adoption of ASU 2016-01 —
(26 ) —
(26 )
Ending balance $ (784 ) $ —
$ 20
$ (764 )

^(a)~~Effective~~ ~~January 1, 2018, unrealized gains and losses on equity investments with readily determinable fair values are recorded in other expense, net. (See Note 3.)~~


	Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
	Currency Translation		Derivatives		Pension Plan and SERP Liability		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance	$	(847)	$	32	$	(7)	$	(822)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(25)		(154)		—		(179)
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net income	—		(20)		—		(20)

Other comprehensive income (loss)	(25)		(174)		—		(199)

Ending balance	$	(872)	$	(142)	$	(7)	$	(1,021)

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~


	Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
	Currency Translation		Derivatives		Pension Plan and SERP Liability		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance	$	(804)	$	16	$	3	$	(785)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(65)		(34)		—		(99)
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net income	6		(5)		—		1
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(59)		(39)		—		(98)
Reclassifications to retained earnings resulting from the adoption of ASU 2018-02	(28)		(2)		—		(30)
Ending balance	$	(891)	$	(25)	$	3	$	(913)

NOTE ~~12. NONCONTROLLING INTEREST~~

The Company has a controlling interest in the TV Food Network Partnership (the "Partnership"), which includes the Food Network and Cooking Channel, and is jointly owned with Tribune Media Company (the "Tribune Company"). Food Network and Cooking Channel are operated and organized under the terms of the Partnership. The Company holds 80% of the voting interest and 68.7% of the economic interest in the Partnership. Under the terms of the Partnership, the Partnership has a dissolution date of December 31, 2020. If the term of the Partnership is not extended prior to that date, the Partnership agreement permits the Company, as holder of 80% of the applicable votes, to reconstitute the Partnership and continue its business. 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 the partners in proportion to their partnership interests. Ownership interests attributable to the Tribune Company are presented as noncontrolling interests on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Under the terms of the Partnership agreement, the Tribune Company cannot force a redemption outside of the Company's control. As such, the noncontrolling interests in the Partnership are reflected as a component of permanent equity in the Company's consolidated financial statements.

~~NOTE 13.~~10. REVENUES AND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Disaggregated Revenue

The following table presents the Company’s revenues disaggregated by revenue source (in millions). Management uses these categories of revenue to evaluate the performance of its businesses and to assess its financial results and forecasts.


	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2020														2019
	U.S. Networks		International Networks		Other		Total		U.S. Networks		International Networks		Other		Total
Revenues:
Advertising	$	997	$	276	$	—	$	1,273	$	1,153	$	466	$	—	$	1,619
Distribution	739		486		—		1,225		688		518		—		1,206
Other	20		21		2		43		22		36		2		60
Total	$	1,756	$	783	$	2	$	2,541	$	1,863	$	1,020	$	2	$	2,885

DISCOVERY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)


	Three Months Ended September 30,																	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019								2018									2020														2019
	U.S. Networks		International Networks		Corporate and Other		Total		U.S. Networks		International Networks		Corporate and Other		Total			U.S. Networks		International Networks		Other		Total		U.S. Networks		International Networks		Other		Total
Revenues:																	Revenues:
Advertising	$	1,019	$	394	$	—	$	1,413	$	991	$	374	$	—	$	1,365	Advertising	$	2,023	$	652	$	—	$	2,675	$	2,175	$	859	$	—	$	3,034
Distribution	681		520		—		1,201		644		508		—		1,152		Distribution	1,447		1,001		—		2,448		1,385		1,045		—		2,430
Other	25		36		3		64		39		34		2		75		Other	42		53		6		101		55		68		5		128
Total	$	1,725	$	950	$	3	$	2,678	$	1,674	$	916	$	2	$	2,592	Total	$	3,512	$	1,706	$	6	$	5,224	$	3,615	$	1,972	$	5	$	5,592

Accounts Receivable and Credit Losses

Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018
U.S. Networks International Networks Corporate and Other Total U.S. Networks International Networks Corporate and Other Total
Revenues:
Advertising $ 3,194
$ 1,253
$ —
$ 4,447
$ 2,708
$ 1,232
$ —
$ 3,940
Distribution 2,066
1,565
—
3,631
1,812
1,577
—
3,389
Other 80
104
8
192
108
256
51
415
Total $ 5,340
$ 2,922
$ 8
$ 8,270
$ 4,628
$ 3,065
$ 51
$ 7,744
Receivables include amounts currently due from customers and are presented net of an estimate for lifetime expected credit losses. Allowance for credit losses is measured using historical loss rates for the respective risk categories and incorporating forward-looking estimates. To assess collectability, the Company analyzes market trends, economic conditions, the aging of receivables and customer specific risks, and records a provision for estimated credit losses expected over the lifetime of receivables. The corresponding expense for the expected credit losses is reflected in selling, general and administrative expenses. The Company does not require collateral with respect to trade receivables.

The Company’s accounts receivable balances and the related credit losses arise primarily from distribution and advertising revenue. The Company monitors ongoing credit exposure through active review of customers’ financial conditions, aging of receivable balances, historical collection trends, and expectations about relevant future events that may significantly affect collectability.

Changes in allowance for credit losses consisted of the following (in millions):


	December 31, 2019		Impact of adoption of ASU 2016-13		Provisions for credit losses		Write-offs		June 30, 2020
Distribution customers	$	19	$	1	$	1	$	(6)	$	15
Advertising and other customers	35		(3)		14		(6)		40
Total	$	54	$	(2)	$	15	$	(12)	$	55

Contract Liability

A contract liability, such as deferred revenue, is recorded when cash is received in advance of the Company's performance. Total deferred revenues, including both current and noncurrent, were $484 million and $597 million at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Noncurrent deferred revenue is a component of other noncurrent liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. The change in deferred revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2020 reflects $244 million of revenues recognized that were included in deferred revenues at December 31, 2019, which was primarily due to an increase in the delivery of advertising commitments during the period, partially offset by cash payments received for which the performance obligation was not satisfied prior to the end of the period. Revenue recognized for the six months ended June 30, 2019 related to the deferred revenue balance at December 31, 2018 was $144 million.

Transaction Price Allocated to Remaining Performance Obligations

Most of the Company's distribution contracts are licenses of functional intellectual property where revenue is derived from royalty-based arrangements, for which the guidance allows the application of a practical expedient to record revenues as a function of royalties earned to date instead of estimating incremental royalty contract revenue. Accordingly, in these instances revenue is recognized based upon the royalties earned to date. However, there are certain other distribution arrangements that are fixed price or contain minimum guarantees that extend beyond one year. The Company recognizes revenue for fixed fee distribution contracts on a monthly basis based on minimum monthly fees or by calculating one twelfth of annual license fees specified in its distribution contracts. The transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations within these fixed price or minimum guarantee distribution revenue contracts was $1.2 billion as of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and is expected to be recognized over the next 5 years.

DISCOVERY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

The Company's content licensing contracts and sports sublicensing deals are licenses of functional intellectual property. Certain of these arrangements extend beyond one year. The transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations on these long-term contracts was ~~$724~~$811 million as of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and is expected to be recognized over the next 75 years.

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

The Company's brand licensing contracts are licenses of symbolic intellectual property. Certain of these arrangements extend beyond one year. The transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations on these long-term contracts was ~~$80~~$117 million as of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and is expected to be recognized over the next 12 years.

The value of unsatisfied performance obligations isdisclosed above does not ~~disclosed for:~~include: (i) contracts involving variable consideration for which revenues are recognized in accordance with the usage-based royalty exception, and (ii) contracts with an original expected length of one year or less, such as advertising contracts.

~~Contract Balances~~

A receivable is recorded when there is an unconditional right to consideration based on a contract with a customer. A contract liability, deferred revenue, is recorded when cash is received in advance of the Company's performance. The following table presents (in millions) the Company’s opening and closing balances of receivables and deferred revenues, as well as activity since the beginning of the period.

December 31, 2018
Additions ^(a)
Reductions Foreign Currency September 30, 2019
Accounts receivable $ 2,620
8,492
(8,419 ) 2
$ 2,695
Deferred revenues:
Current $ 249
1,006
(870 ) (1 ) $ 384
Long-term ^(b)
$ 120
67
(13 ) (3 ) $ 171

December 31, 2017
Additions ^(c)

Reductions ^(d)
Foreign Currency September 30, 2018
Accounts receivable $ 1,838
8,655
(7,906 ) (9 ) $ 2,578
Deferred revenues:
Current $ 255
1,004
(946 ) (9 ) $ 304
Long-term ^(b)
$ 109
37
(47 ) —
$ 99

^(a) ~~This column includes accounts receivable and deferred revenues balances of $10 million and $22 million, respectively, for acquisitions completed during the nine months ended September 30, 2019.~~

^(b)~~Long term deferred revenues is a component of other noncurrent liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.~~

^(c)This column includes Scripps Networks accounts receivable and deferred revenues balances of $783 million and $116 million, respectively, as of March 6, 2018, the date of the acquisition. (See Note 2.)

^(d)This column includes the impact of the sale of the Education Business on April 30, 2018. (See Note 2.) As of the sale date, accounts receivable and deferred revenue balances were $32 million and $74 million, respectively.

~~Revenue recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 related to the contract liability (deferred revenues) as of December 31, 2018 was $50 million and $194 million, respectively~~.

~~Capitalized Contract Costs~~

Sales commissions are generally expensed as incurred because contracts for which the sales commission are generated have terms of one year or less or are not material. Sales commissions are recorded as a component of cost of revenues on the consolidated statements of operations. The financing component of content licensing arrangements is not capitalized, because the period between delivery of the license and customer payment is one year or less or is not material.

NOTE ~~14.~~11. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

The Company has various incentive plans under which performance-based restricted stock ~~options,~~units ("PRSUs"), service-based restricted stock units ("RSUs"), ~~performance-based restricted~~ stock ~~units ("PRSUs")~~options, and stock appreciation rights ("SARs") have been issued. ~~During the~~ ~~nine months ended September 30, 2019, the vesting and service requirements of share-based awards granted were consistent with the arrangements disclosed in the Company's~~ ~~2018~~ ~~Form 10-K.~~

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

The table below presents the components of share-based compensation expense (benefit) (in millions).

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018
PRSUs $ 2
$ 13
$ 25
$ 29
RSUs 12
8
28
21
Stock options 8
8
25
15
SARs (9 ) 14
4
27
Total share-based compensation expense $ 13
$ 43
$ 82
$ 92
Tax benefit recognized $ 2
$ 10
$ 10
$ 21

~~Compensation expense for all awards was~~, which is recorded in selling, general and administrative expense onin the consolidated statements of operations. ~~Liability-classified~~


	Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
PRSUs	$	5	$	13	$	(12)	$	23
RSUs	20		10		37		16
Stock options	7		8		16		17
SARs	2		8		(11)		13
Total share-based compensation expense	$	34	$	39	$	30	$	69
Tax benefit recognized	$	5	$	5	$	7	$	8

The Company recorded total liabilities for cash-settled and other liability-settled share-based compensation awards ~~include certain PRSUs, RSUs~~of $29 million and ~~SARs.~~$93 million as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The ~~Company records expense~~current portion of the liability for ~~the fair value of~~ cash-settled and other ~~liability-classified share-based compensation~~liability-settled awards ~~ratably over the graded vesting service period based on changes in fair value~~was $21 million and ~~the probability that performance targets will be met, if applicable. The table below presents current~~$47 million as of June 30, 2020 and ~~non-current portions of liability-classified share-based compensation awards (in millions).~~

September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Current portion of liability-classified awards:
PRSUs $ 22
$ 21
SARs 5
2
Non-current portion of liability-classified awards:
PRSUs 21
22
SARs 8
9
RSUs 2
—
Total liability-classified share-based compensation award liability $ 58
$ 54

December 31, 2019, respectively.

The table below presents ~~award activity~~awards granted (in millions, except weighted-average grant price) ~~for PRSUs, RSUs and SARs.~~

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Awards Weighted-Average Grant Price
Awards granted:
PRSUs 0.5
$ 28.62
RSUs 3.1
$ 29.03
Awards converted or settled:
PRSUs 1.1
$ 33.31
RSUs 0.8
$ 28.19
SARs 0.9
$ 22.39

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

~~The table below presents stock option activity (in millions, except weighted-average exercise price)~~.

Stock Options Weighted-Average
Exercise
Price
Outstanding as of December 31, 2018 21.1
$ 28.86
Granted 2.1
$ 31.01
Exercised (0.6 ) $ 24.32
Forfeited/cancelled (0.8 ) $ 29.50
Outstanding as of September 30, 2019 21.8


	Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
	Awards	Weighted-Average Grant Price
Awards granted:
PRSUs	0.5	$	25.70
RSUs	4.3	$	25.61
Stock options	1.3	$	25.70

The table below presents unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based awards and the weighted-average amortization period over which these expenses will be recognized as of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 (in millions, except years).


	Unrecognized Compensation Cost		Weighted-Average Amortization Period (years)
PRSUs	$	6	0.66
RSUs	250		3.04
Stock options	82		2.33
SARs	1		1.22
Total unrecognized compensation cost	$	339

Unrecognized Compensation Cost
Weighted-Average Amortization Period
(years)
RSUs $ 197
3.55
PRSUs 9
0.84
Stock options 97
3.36
SARs 7
0.96
Total unrecognized compensation cost $ 310

DISCOVERY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Of the $250 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to RSUs, $65 million is related to cash settled RSUs. Stock settled RSUs are expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.69 years and cash settled RSUs are expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.23 years.

NOTE ~~15.~~12. INCOME TAXES

The following table reconciles the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate to the Company's effective income tax rate.


	Three Months Ended June 30,														Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020						2019						2020				2019
Pre-tax income at U.S. federal statutory income tax rate	$	95	21	%	$	150	21	%	$	208	21	%	$	270	21	%
State and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefit	19		4	%	17		2	%	33		3	%	37		3	%
Effect of foreign operations	29		6	%	24		3	%	56		6	%	35		3	%
Change in uncertain tax positions	13		3	%	4		1	%	17		2	%	10		1	%
Legal entity restructuring, deferred tax impact	—		—	%	(455)		(64)	%	—		—	%	(455)		(36)	%

Impairment of goodwill	7		1	%	—		—	%	7		1	%	—		—	%
Noncontrolling interest adjustment	(19)		(4)	%	(16)		(2)	%	(29)		(3)	%	(28)		(2)	%
Deferred tax adjustment	—		—	%	—		—	%	(23)		(2)	%	—		—	%

Non-deductible compensation	9		2	%	5		1	%	12		1	%	11		1	%

Other, net	3		1	%	—		—	%	5		—	%	2		—	%
Income tax expense (benefit)	$	156	34	%	$	(271)	(38)	%	$	286	29	%	$	(118)	(9)	%

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

2019
2018
2019 2018
U.S. federal statutory income tax provision
$ 93

21 %
$ 37

21 %
$ 363

21 %
$ 111

21 %
State and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefit
16

3 %
10

5 %
53

3 %
15

3 %
Effect of foreign operations
23

5 %
(5 )
(3 )%
58

3 %
10

2 %
Change in uncertain tax positions
(4 )
(1 )%
3

2 %
6

— %
29

5 %
Legal entity restructuring, deferred tax impact (2 ) — % —
— % (457 ) (26 )% —
— %
Renewable energy investments tax credits (See Note 3)
(1 )
— %
(1 )
— %
(1 )
— %
(3 )
(1 )%
Impairment of goodwill 26
6 % —
— % 26
2 % —
— %
Noncontrolling interest adjustment
(10 )
(2 )%
(3 )
(2 )%
(38 )
(2 )%
(7 )
(1 )%
U.S. legislative changes
—

— %
1

— %
—

— %
(18 )
(3 )%
Transaction costs —
— % 2
1 % —
— % 9
2 %
Other, net
6

1 %
(1 )
— %
19

1 %
—

— %
Income tax expense $ 147
33 % $ 43
24 % $ 29
2 % $ 146
28 %

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

~~We carried out numerous internal transactions during~~Income tax expense (benefit) was $156 million and $286 million for the ~~nine~~three and six months ended ~~September~~June 30, 2020, respectively, and $(271) million and $(118) million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, ~~that were intended to integrate assets acquired from the Scripps Networks business with the Discovery business; streamline~~respectively. The increase in income tax expense for three and simplify our corporate entity structures; simplify our internal financing structures; respond to the expected exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union; make our managerial structures and processes more efficient and nimble; and reduce costs associated with the maintenance of legal entities. These transactions included mergers, liquidations, and intercompany sales among members of the consolidated Discovery group. Some of these transactions have resulted in changes in certain of our deferred tax items, which are based on differences between the book versus tax bases of the assets and liabilities and on certain tax attributes, such as net operating loss carryovers. The items involved in these restructurings relatesix months ended June 30, 2020 was primarily attributable to a variety of jurisdictions in our International Networks segment. Recent changes in accounting for intercompany transactions have also impacted our effective tax rate. For example, following our adoption of ASU 2016-16, effective January 1, 2018, the income tax effects of intercompany transfers will be recognized in the period in which the transfer occurs, rather than amortized over time, which will increase the impact of such transfers on our effective tax rate in the periods in which the transfers occur. Moreover, U.S. tax reform has a continued effect as the U.S. Treasury Department issues final regulations clarifying application of the new law; and several tax controversies have come to resolution. The net effect of the various changes in our deferred tax balances and related valuation allowances has been the recognition of adiscrete, one-time non-cash deferred ~~income~~ tax benefit of ~~$457~~$455 million from legal entity restructuring that was recorded during the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019.~~2019, which did not recur in 2020. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in income. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, the increase was further offset by a deferred tax adjustment in the U.S. recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2020.

The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The Internal Revenue Service recently completed audit procedures for its 2008 to 2011 tax years, the results of which should be finalized in the coming year. The Company is currently under audit by the Internal Revenue Service for its 2012 to ~~2014~~2015 consolidated federal income tax returns. It is difficult to predict the final outcome or timing of resolution of any particular tax matter. Accordingly, the impact of these audits on any of the reserves for uncertain tax positions cannot currently be determined. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to audit by any jurisdiction for years prior to 2006.

The Company's reserves for uncertain tax positions as of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and December 31, ~~2018~~2019 totaled ~~$425~~$383 million and ~~$378~~$375 million, respectively. It is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits related to certain of the Company's uncertain tax positions could decrease by as much as ~~$146~~$106 million within the next twelve months as a result of ongoing audits, lapses of statutes of limitations or regulatory developments.

As of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and December 31, ~~2018,~~2019, the Company had accrued approximately ~~$77~~$69 million and ~~$51~~$58 million, respectively, of total interest and penalties payable related to unrecognized tax benefits. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense.

DISCOVERY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

NOTE ~~16.~~13. EARNINGS PER SHARE

In calculating earnings per share, the Company follows the two-class method, which distinguishes between classes of securities based on the proportionate participation rights of each security type in the Company's undistributed income. The Company's Series A, B and C common stock is treated as one class and the Series C-1 convertible preferred stock is treated as a separate class for purposes of applying the two-class method. The Company's Series C-1 convertible preferred stock is an in substance common stock equivalent as it has substantially equal rights and shares equally on an as-converted basis with respect to income available to Discovery, Inc. The Company's Series A-1 convertible preferred stock is also a separate class but is not considered a common stock equivalent and therefore is not presented separately in the calculation of earnings per share. Series A-1 convertible preferred stock is currently convertible into 9 shares of our Series A common stock and Series C-1 convertible preferred stock is convertible into 19.3648 shares of our Series C common stock, subject to certain anti-dilution adjustments. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, Advance Newhouse Programming Partnership converted 645,502 of its Series C-1 convertible preferred stock into 12.5 million shares of Series C common stock.

Net income allocated to Discovery, Inc. Series C-1 convertible preferred stockholders for diluted net income per share is included in net income allocated to Discovery, Inc. Series A, B and C common stockholders for diluted net income per share. The weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding adjusts the weighted average number of shares of Series A, B and C common stock outstanding for the potential dilution that would occur if common stock equivalents, including convertible preferred stock and share-based awards, were converted into common stock or exercised, calculated using the treasury stock method. The computation of the diluted earnings per share of Series A, B and C common stockholders assumes the conversion of Series A-1 and C-1 convertible preferred stock, while the diluted earnings per share amounts of Series C-1 convertible preferred stock does not assume conversion of those shares.

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

The table below sets forth the Company's calculated earnings per share. Earnings per share amounts may not recalculate due to rounding.


	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Numerator:
Net income	$	300	$	987	$	707	$	1,405
Less:
Allocation of undistributed income to Series A-1 convertible preferred stock	(29)		(94)		(68)		(132)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(25)		(36)		(53)		(65)
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	(4)		(4)		(6)		(9)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustments to redemption value	1		1		1		(4)
Net income allocated to Discovery, Inc. Series A, B and C common and Series C-1 convertible preferred stockholders for basic net income per share	$	243	$	854	$	581	$	1,195

Allocation of net income to:
Series A, B and C common stockholders	$	205	$	702	$	491	$	980
Series C-1 convertible preferred stockholders	38		152		90		215
Total	243		854		581		1,195
Add:
Allocation of undistributed income to Series A-1 convertible preferred stockholders	29		94		68		132
Net income allocated to Discovery, Inc. Series A, B and C common stockholders for diluted net income per share	$	272	$	948	$	649	$	1,327

Denominator — weighted average:
Series A, B and C common shares outstanding — basic	508		528		513		526
Impact of assumed preferred stock conversion	165		185		165		186
Dilutive effect of share-based awards	1		3		2		3
Series A, B and C common shares outstanding — diluted	674		716		680		715
Series C-1 convertible preferred stock outstanding — basic and diluted	5		6		5		6

Basic net income per share allocated to:
Series A, B and C common stockholders	$	0.40	$	1.33	$	0.96	$	1.86
Series C-1 convertible preferred stockholders	$	7.83	$	25.76	$	18.55	$	36.08

Diluted net income per share allocated to:
Series A, B and C common stockholders	$	0.40	$	1.33	$	0.95	$	1.86
Series C-1 convertible preferred stockholders	$	7.81	$	25.67	$	18.49	$	35.95

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018
Numerator:

Net income $ 297
$ 135
$ 1,702
$ 382
Less:
Allocation of undistributed income to Series A-1 convertible preferred stock (25 ) (12 )
(157 )
(34 )
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (29 ) (13 )
(94 )
(41 )
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests (6 ) (5 )
(15 )
(16 )
Redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustments to redemption value (12 ) —

(16 )
(6 )
Net income allocated to Discovery, Inc. Series A, B and C common and Series C-1 convertible preferred stockholders for basic net income per share $ 225
$ 105
$ 1,420
$ 285

Allocation of net income to Discovery, Inc. Series A, B and C common stockholders and Series C-1 convertible preferred stockholders for basic net income per share:

Series A, B and C common stockholders $ 188
$ 86
$ 1,173
$ 231
Series C-1 convertible preferred stockholders 37
19
247
54
Total 225
105
1,420

285
Add:

Allocation of undistributed income to Series A-1 convertible preferred stockholders 25
12
157
34
Net income allocated to Discovery, Inc. Series A, B and C common stockholders for diluted net income per share $ 250
$ 117
$ 1,577
$ 319

Denominator — weighted average:

Series A, B and C common shares outstanding — basic 535
523
529
490
Impact of assumed preferred stock conversion 175
187
182
187
Dilutive effect of share-based awards 3
3
3
2
Series A, B and C common shares outstanding — diluted 713
713
714
679
Series C-1 convertible preferred stock outstanding — basic and diluted 5
6
6
6

Basic net income per share allocated to Discovery, Inc. Series A, B and C common and Series C-1 convertible preferred stockholders:

Series A, B and C common stockholders $ 0.35
$ 0.16
$ 2.22
$ 0.47
Series C-1 convertible preferred stockholders $ 6.82
$ 3.19
$ 42.94
$ 9.13

Diluted net income per share allocated to Discovery, Inc. Series A, B and C common and Series C-1 convertible preferred stockholders:

Series A, B and C common stockholders $ 0.35
$ 0.16
$ 2.21
$ 0.47
Series C-1 convertible preferred stockholders $ 6.80
$ 3.18
$ 42.77
$ 9.10

DISCOVERY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

The table below presents the details of share-based awards that were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share (in millions).

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018
Anti-dilutive share-based awards 18
16
18
13
PRSUs whose performance targets have not been achieved 2
2
2
2


	Three Months Ended June 30,			Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020	2019	2020	2019
Anti-dilutive share-based awards	27	20	24	15
PRSUs whose performance targets have not been achieved	—	2	—	2

Only outstanding PRSUs whose performance targets have been achieved as of the last day of the most recent period are included in the dilutive effect calculation.

NOTE ~~17.~~14. SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES

The following tables present supplemental information related to the consolidated financial statements (in millions).

~~Other Expense, net~~

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

2019 2018 2019 2018
Foreign currency income (losses), net
$ 27
$ (8 ) $ 20
$ (59 )
(Losses) gains on derivative instruments, net
(22 ) 1
(45 ) 11
Change in the value of common stock investments with readily determinable fair value
(15 ) (1 ) (32 ) (44 )
Gain on sale of equity method investments —
—
10
—
Remeasurement gain on previously held equity interest —
—
14
—
Interest income
9
—
18
15
Other (expense) income, net
—
(7 ) 5
(7 )
Total other expense, net
$ (1 ) $ (15 ) $ (10 ) $ (84 )

Supplemental Cash Flow Information


	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019
Cash paid for taxes, net	$	183	$	354
Cash paid for interest, net	342		363
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Disposal of UKTV investment and acquisition of Lifestyle Business	—		291
Common stock repurchase contract	—		33
Accrued purchases of property and equipment	38		22
Assets acquired under finance lease and other arrangements	67		4

Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018
Cash paid for taxes, net $ 499
$ 290
Cash paid for interest, net $ 541
$ 576
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Equity issued for the acquisition of Scripps Networks $ —
$ 3,218
Disposal of UKTV investment and acquisition of Lifestyle Business $ 291
$ —
Accrued purchases of property and equipment $ 41
$ 36
Assets acquired under finance lease arrangements $ 13
$ 51

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash


	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,683	$	1,552
Restricted cash - other current assets ^(a)	55		—
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	$	1,738	$	1,552

^(a) Restricted cash includes cash posted as collateral related to forward starting interest rate swap contracts that were executed during 2019 and the six months ended June 30, 2020. (See Note 8.)

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

NOTE ~~18.~~15. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

In the normal course of business, the Company enters into transactions with related parties. Related parties include entities that share common directorship, such as Liberty Global plc (“Liberty Global”), Liberty Broadband Corporation ("Liberty Broadband") and their subsidiaries and equity method investees (together the “Liberty Group”). Discovery’s Board of Directors includes Mr. Malone, who is Chairman of the Board of Liberty Global and beneficially owns approximately ~~27%~~30% of the aggregate voting power with respect to the election of directors of Liberty Global. Mr. Malone is also Chairman of the Board of Liberty Broadband and beneficially owns approximately 48% of the aggregate voting power with respect to the election of directors of Liberty Broadband. The majority of the revenue earned from the Liberty Group relates to multi-year network distribution arrangements. Related party transactions also include revenues and expenses for content and services provided to or acquired from equity method investees, ~~such as All3Media, UKTV (prior to the transaction discussed in Note 2), nC+ and a Russian cable television business,~~ or minority partners of consolidated ~~subsidiaries, such as Hasbro and the Tribune Company.~~subsidiaries.

DISCOVERY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

The table below presents a summary of the transactions with related parties (in millions).

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018
Revenues and service charges:
Liberty Group $ 154
$ 165
$ 505
$ 472
Equity method investees 61
101
203
189
Other 15
13
42
50
Total revenues and service charges $ 230
$ 279

$ 750
$ 711
Interest income $ —
$ 2
$ 1
$ 4
Expenses $ (44 ) $ (87 ) $ (304 ) $ (269 )


	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Revenues and service charges:
Liberty Group	$	203	$	183	$	355	$	351
Equity method investees	47		68		110		142
Other	23		13		45		27
Total revenues and service charges	$	273	$	264	$	510	$	520
Interest income	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	1
Expenses	$	(19)	$	(65)	$	(72)	$	(260)

The table below presents receivables due from and payables due to related parties (in millions).


	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Receivables	$	179	$	156
Payables	$	7	$	18

September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Receivables $ 139
$ 167
Note receivable ^(a)
$ —
$ 94

^(a)Amount relates to a note receivable with UKTV, an equity method investee acquired in conjunction with the acquisition of Scripps Networks. On June 11, 2019, the Company and BBC dissolved their 50/50 joint venture in UKTV. (See Note 2.)

~~NOTE 19.~~16. COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, AND GUARANTEES

Commitments

In the normal course of business, the Company enters into various commitments, which primarily include programming and talent arrangements, operating and finance leases, employment contracts, arrangements to purchase various goods and services, and future funding commitments to equity method investees.

Contingencies

Put Rights

The Company has granted put rights to certain consolidated ~~subsidiaries. (See Note 10.)~~

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

subsidiaries, which may be exercised beginning in 2021.

Legal Matters

The Company is party to various lawsuits and claims in the ordinary course of business, including claims related to employees, vendors, other business partners or patent issues. However, a determination as to the amount of the accrual required for such contingencies is highly subjective and requires judgment about future events. Although the outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty and the impact of the final resolution of these matters on the Company's results of operations in a particular subsequent reporting period is not known, management does not believe that the resolution of these matters will have a material adverse effect on the Company's future consolidated financial position, future results of operations or cash flows.

During the ~~three~~six months ended June 30, ~~2018, the Company received written notification from tax authorities of~~2019, a withholding tax claim ~~stemming from an audit that commenced in 2017. A liability of $40 million was~~ recorded as part of the ~~provisional~~ Scripps Networks purchase accounting ~~as of December 31, 2018. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the withholding tax claim~~ was settled with a portion of the claim being resolved subsequent to the measurement period, which resulted in a reversal of the remaining accrual and a reduction in selling, general, and administrative expense of ~~approximately~~ $29 million.

Guarantees

There were 0 guarantees recorded under ASC 460 as of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and December 31, ~~2018.~~2019.

The Company may provide or receive indemnities intended to allocate business transaction risks. Similarly, the Company may remain contingently liable for certain obligations of a divested business in the event that a third party does not fulfill its obligations under an indemnification obligation. The Company records a liability for its indemnification obligations and other contingent liabilities when probable and estimable. There were 0 material amounts for indemnifications or other contingencies recorded as of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and December 31, ~~2018.~~2019.

NOTE ~~20.~~17. REPORTABLE SEGMENTS

The Company’s operating segments are determined based on: (i) financial information reviewed by its chief operating decision maker ("CODM"), the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), (ii) internal management and related reporting structure, and (iii) the basis upon which the CEO makes resource allocation decisions. ~~The Company's operating segments did not change as a result of the acquisition of Scripps Networks.~~

DISCOVERY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as the Company’s, except that certain inter-segment transactions that are eliminated for consolidation are not eliminated at the segment level. Inter-segment transactions primarily include advertising and content purchases.

The Company evaluates the operating performance of its segments based on financial measures such as revenues and adjusted operating income before depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted OIBDA”). Adjusted OIBDA is defined as operating income excluding: (i) employee share-based compensation, (ii) depreciation and amortization, (iii) restructuring and other charges, (iv) certain impairment charges, (v) gains and losses on business and asset dispositions, (vi) certain inter-segment eliminations related to production studios, (vii) third-party transaction costs directly related to the acquisition and integration of Scripps Networks and other transactions, and (viii) other items impacting comparability, such as the non-cash settlement of a withholding tax claim. (See Note ~~19.~~16.) The Company uses this measure to assess the operating results and performance of its segments, perform analytical comparisons, identify strategies to improve performance and allocate resources to each segment. The Company believes Adjusted OIBDA is relevant to investors because it allows them to analyze the operating performance of each segment using the same metric management uses. The Company excludes share-based compensation, restructuring and other charges, certain impairment charges, gains and losses on business and asset dispositions and ~~Scripps Networks transaction~~acquisition and integration costs from the calculation of Adjusted OIBDA due to their impact on comparability between periods. The Company also excludes depreciation of fixed assets and amortization of intangible assets, as these amounts do not represent cash payments in the current reporting period. Certain corporate expenses and inter-segment eliminations related to production studios are excluded from segment results to enable executive management to evaluate segment performance based upon the decisions of segment executives. Adjusted OIBDA and Total Adjusted OIBDA should be considered in addition to, but not a substitute for, operating income, net income and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Effective January 1, 2019, the Company's definition of Adjusted OIBDA was modified to exclude all share-based compensation, whereas only mark-to-market share-based compensation was previously excluded. Over time, the Company has moved to a higher percentage of equity classified awards (in lieu of liability classified awards, which require mark-to-market accounting) under its stock incentive plans and expects to continue this practice in future periods. Since most equity classified awards are non-cash expenses not entirely under management control, we have elected to exclude all employee share-based compensation from Adjusted OIBDA beginning in 2019. The revised definition of Adjusted OIBDA will be used by the Company's CODM in evaluating segment performance in 2019. Accordingly, prior period amounts have been recast to reflect the current definition.

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

The tables below present summarized financial information for each of the Company’s reportable segments, ~~other,~~corporate, inter-segment eliminations, and ~~corporate and inter-segment eliminations~~other (in millions).

Revenues

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018
U.S. Networks $ 1,725
$ 1,674
$ 5,340
$ 4,628
International Networks 950
916
2,922
3,065
Other 3
3
8
52
Corporate and inter-segment eliminations —
(1 ) —
(1 )
Total revenues $ 2,678
$ 2,592
$ 8,270
$ 7,744


	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
U.S. Networks	$	1,756	$	1,863	$	3,512	$	3,615
International Networks	783		1,020		1,706		1,972
Other	2		2		6		5
Total revenues	$	2,541	$	2,885	$	5,224	$	5,592

Adjusted OIBDA


	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
U.S. Networks	$	1,062	$	1,126	$	2,078	$	2,187
International Networks	193		286		400		505
Other	(128)		(131)		(238)		(252)
Total Adjusted OIBDA	$	1,127	$	1,281	$	2,240	$	2,440

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018
U.S. Networks $ 1,005
$ 901
$ 3,192
$ 2,536
International Networks 237
254
742
727
Other 1
—
3
3
Corporate and inter-segment eliminations (117 ) (95 ) (371 ) (275 )
Total Adjusted OIBDA $ 1,126
$ 1,060
$ 3,566
$ 2,991

DISCOVERY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Reconciliation of Net Income available to Discovery, Inc. to Total Adjusted OIBDA

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018
Net income available to Discovery, Inc. $ 262
$ 117
$ 1,593
$ 325
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests 6
5
15
16
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 29
13
94
41
Income tax expense 147
43
29
146
Income before income taxes 444
178
1,731
528
Other expense, net 1
15
10
84
Loss (income) from equity investees, net 11
(9 ) 20
53
Loss on extinguishment of debt —
—
28
—
Interest expense, net 163
185
515
558
Operating income 619
369
2,304
1,223
Gain on disposition —
—
—
(84 )
Restructuring and other charges 8
224
20
652
Impairment of goodwill 155
—
155
—
Depreciation and amortization 322
398
1,014
1,001
Employee share-based compensation 11
43
80
92
Transaction and integration costs 11
26
22
107
Settlement of a withholding tax claim —
—
(29 ) —
Total Adjusted OIBDA $ 1,126
$ 1,060
$ 3,566
$ 2,991

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~


	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Net income available to Discovery, Inc.	$	271	$	947	$	648	$	1,331
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	4		4		6		9
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	25		36		53		65
Income tax expense (benefit)	156		(271)		286		(118)
Income before income taxes	456		716		993		1,287
Other expense (income), net	6		(9)		64		18
Loss from equity investees, net	23		20		44		9
Loss on extinguishment of debt	71		23		71		28
Interest expense, net	161		161		324		343
Operating income	717		911		1,496		1,685

Restructuring and other charges	7		7		22		12
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets	38		—		38		—
Depreciation and amortization	334		320		660		692
Employee share-based compensation	31		39		24		69
Transaction and integration costs	—		4		—		11
Settlement of a withholding tax claim	—		—		—		(29)
Total Adjusted OIBDA	$	1,127	$	1,281	$	2,240	$	2,440

Total Assets

September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
U.S. Networks $ 18,420
$ 18,683
International Networks 7,534
7,208
Other 173
227
Corporate and inter-segment eliminations 6,698
6,432
Total assets $ 32,825
$ 32,550


	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
U.S. Networks	$	17,726	$	18,156
International Networks	7,812		8,145
Corporate, inter-segment eliminations, and other	7,551		7,434
Total assets	$	33,089	$	33,735

Total assets for corporate and inter-segment eliminations include goodwill that is allocated to the Company’s segments. The presentation of segment assets in the table above is consistent with the financial reports that are reviewed by the Company’s CEO.

DISCOVERY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

NOTE ~~21.~~18. RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES

Restructuring and other charges by reportable segments ~~other,~~ and corporate, ~~and~~ inter-segment eliminations, and other were as follows (in millions).

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018
U.S. Networks $ 4
$ 206
$ 11
$ 259
International Networks 5
16
15
262
Other —
—
—
1
Corporate and inter-segment eliminations (1 ) 2
(6 ) 130
Total restructuring and other charges $ 8
$ 224
$ 20
$ 652

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018
Restructuring charges $ 8
$ 63
$ 20
$ 314
Other charges —
161
—
338
Total restructuring and other charges $ 8
$ 224
$ 20
$ 652


	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
U.S. Networks	$	—	$	3	$	12	$	7
International Networks	3		6		4		10
Corporate, inter-segment eliminations, and other	4		(2)		6		(5)
Total restructuring and other charges	$	7	$	7	$	22	$	12

Restructuring charges ~~include contract terminations, employee terminations and facility closures. For~~for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, 2020 and 2019 these charges result from activities to integrate Scripps Networks and other cost reduction initiatives. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, these charges result from activities to integrate Scripps Networks and establish an efficient cost structure. Contract-related restructuring chargesprimarily include costs to terminate certain production commitments, life of series production and content licensing contracts. Employee terminations relate to cost reduction efforts and management changes. Facility-related restructuring charges are recognized upon exiting all or a portion of a leased facility after meeting cease-use requirements. Other charges relate to content write-offs which resulted from a global strategic review of content following the acquisition of Scripps Networks.

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

employee termination costs.

Changes in restructuring and other liabilities recorded in accrued liabilities by major category were as follows (in millions).


	U.S. Networks		International Networks		Corporate, inter-segment eliminations, and other		Total
December 31, 2019	$	4	$	5	$	9	$	18

Employee termination accruals, net	12		3		3		18
Other accruals	—		—		4		4
Cash paid	(16)		(3)		(5)		(24)
June 30, 2020	$	—	$	5	$	11	$	16

U.S. Networks International Networks
Corporate and inter-segment eliminations ^(a)
Total
December 31, 2018 $ 16
$ 46
$ 46
$ 108
Net contract termination accruals —
—
(6 ) (6 )
Net employee relocation/termination accruals 11
15
(6 ) 20
Cash paid (19 ) (35 ) (20 ) (74 )
September 30, 2019 $ 8
$ 26
$ 14
$ 48

^(a)$1 million and $5 million of net contract termination accruals related to lease exits were reclassified from accrued liabilities and other noncurrent liabilities, respectively, to right-of-use assets on the balance sheet upon adoption of ASU 2016-02 on January 1, 2019.

~~NOTE 22. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~Overview~~

~~As of September 30, 2019 and~~
~~December 31, 2018~~, most of the Company's outstanding senior notes have been issued by DCL, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, pursuant to one or more Registration Statements on Form S-3 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). (See Note 7.) Each of the Company, DCL and/or Discovery Communications Holding LLC (“DCH”) (collectively the “Issuers”) has the ability to conduct registered offerings of debt securities.

Set forth below are condensed consolidating financial statements presenting the financial position, results of operations and comprehensive income and cash flows of (i) the Company, (ii) Scripps Networks, (iii) DCH, (iv) DCL, (v) the non-guarantor subsidiaries of DCL, (vi) the non-guarantor subsidiaries of Discovery, which includes Discovery Holding Company ("DHC") and Scripps Networks on a combined basis, and (vii) reclassifications and eliminations necessary to arrive at the consolidated financial statement balances for the Company. DCL primarily includes the Discovery Channel and TLC networks in the U.S. The non-guarantor subsidiaries of DCL include substantially all of the Company’s other U.S. and international networks, production companies and most of the Company’s websites and digital distribution arrangements. The non-guarantor subsidiaries of DCL are wholly owned subsidiaries of DCL with the exception of certain equity method investments. DCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of DCH. The Company wholly owns DCH through a 33 1/3% direct ownership interest and a 66 2/3% indirect ownership interest through Discovery Holding Company (“DHC”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. DHC is included in the other non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Company along with the operations of Scripps Networks.

On April 3, 2018, the Company completed a non-cash transaction in which $2.3 billion aggregate principal amount of Scripps Networks outstanding debt was exchanged for Discovery senior notes (See Note 7). The exchanged Scripps Networks senior notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Scripps Networks and the Company. During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Company completed a series of senior note guaranty transactions and as a result as of June 30, 2018, the Company and Scripps Networks fully and unconditionally guarantee all of Discovery's senior notes on an unsecured basis, except for the $135 million un-exchanged Scripps Networks Senior Notes. (See Note 7.) The condensed consolidated financial statements presented below have been recast to reflect the addition of Scripps Networks as a guarantor as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and to reflect conforming classification changes made in conjunction with the adoption of ASU 2016-02. (See Note 1.)

DISCOVERY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

~~Basis of Presentation~~

Solely for purposes of presenting the condensed consolidating financial statements, investments in the Company’s subsidiaries have been accounted for by their respective parent company using the equity method. Accordingly, in the following condensed consolidating financial statements the equity method has been applied to (i) the Company’s interests in DCH, Scripps Networks, and the other non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Company, including the non-guarantor subsidiaries of Scripps Networks, (ii) DCH’s interest in DCL, and (iii) DCL’s interests in the non-guarantor subsidiaries of DCL. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated to arrive at the consolidated financial statement amounts for the Company. The Company’s accounting bases in all subsidiaries, including goodwill and recognized intangible assets, have been “pushed down” to the applicable subsidiaries.

The operations of certain of the Company’s international subsidiaries are excluded from the Company’s consolidated U.S. income tax return. Tax expense related to permanent differences has been allocated to the entity that created the difference. Tax expense related to temporary differences has been allocated to the entity that created the difference, where identifiable. The remaining temporary differences are allocated to each entity included in the Company’s consolidated U.S. income tax return based on each entity’s relative pretax income. Deferred taxes have been allocated based upon the temporary differences between the carrying amounts of the respective assets and liabilities of the applicable entities.

~~The condensed consolidating financial statements below should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Company.~~

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

~~Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet~~

~~September 30, 2019~~

~~(in millions)~~

Discovery Scripps Networks DCH DCL Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries of
DCL Other Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries of Discovery Reclassifications
and
Eliminations Discovery and
Subsidiaries
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ —
$ 30
$ —
$ 380
$ 209
$ 194
$ —
$ 813
Receivables, net —
—
—
478
1,398
819
—
2,695
Content rights, net —
—
—
2
378
62
—
442
Prepaid expenses and other current assets —
2
19
69
163
124
(14 ) 363
Inter-company trade receivables, net —
32
—
—
—
262
(294 ) —
Total current assets —
64
19
929
2,148
1,461
(308 ) 4,313
Investment in and advances to subsidiaries 9,520
13,352
—
6,764
—
—
(29,636 ) —
Noncurrent content rights, net —
—
—
667
1,463
965
—
3,095
Goodwill, net —
—
—
3,677
3,153
6,147
—
12,977
Intangible assets, net —
—
—
234
1,140
7,506
—
8,880
Equity method investments —
—
—
17
273
239
—
529
Other noncurrent assets, including property and equipment, net —
53
20
1,071
1,361
546
(20 ) 3,031
Total assets $ 9,520
$ 13,469
$ 39
$ 13,359
$ 9,538
$ 16,864
$ (29,964 ) $ 32,825
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of debt $ —
$ 58
$ —
$ 541
$ 12
$ —
$ —
$ 611
Other current liabilities —
19
—
406
1,289
526
(14 ) 2,226
Inter-company trade payables, net —
—
—
69
193
32
(294 ) —
Total current liabilities —
77
—
1,016
1,494
558
(308 ) 2,837
Noncurrent portion of debt —
77
—
14,677
3
—
—
14,757
Negative carrying amount in subsidiaries, net —
—
3,420
—
—
2,256
(5,676 ) —
Other noncurrent liabilities 2
58
2
1,086
831
1,693
(20 ) 3,652
Total liabilities 2
212
3,422
16,779
2,328
4,507
(6,004 ) 21,246
Redeemable noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
446
—
—
446
Total Discovery, Inc. stockholders' equity 9,518
13,257
(3,383 ) (3,420 ) 6,764
12,357
(25,575 ) 9,518
Noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
—
—
1,615
1,615
Total equity 9,518
13,257
(3,383 ) (3,420 ) 6,764
12,357
(23,960 ) 11,133
Total liabilities and equity $ 9,520
$ 13,469
$ 39
$ 13,359
$ 9,538
$ 16,864
$ (29,964 ) $ 32,825

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

~~Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet~~

~~December 31, 2018~~

~~(in millions)~~

Discovery Scripps Networks DCH DCL Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries of
DCL Other Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries of Discovery Reclassifications
and
Eliminations Discovery and
Subsidiaries
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ —
$ 315
$ —
$ 61
$ 475
$ 135
$ —
$ 986
Receivables, net —
—
—
405
1,305
910
—
2,620
Content rights, net —
—
—
1
250
62
—
313
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 21
18
22
49
134
68
—
312
Inter-company trade receivables, net —
—
—
151
—
—
(151 ) —
Total current assets 21
333
22
667
2,164
1,175
(151 ) 4,231
Investment in and advances to subsidiaries 8,367
13,248
—
6,290
—
—
(27,905 ) —
Noncurrent content rights, net —
—
—
607
1,501
961
—
3,069
Goodwill, net —
—
—
3,678
3,298
6,030
—
13,006
Intangible assets, net —
—
—
246
1,261
8,167
—
9,674
Equity method investments, including note receivable —
94
—
23
291
527
—
935
Other noncurrent assets, including property and equipment, net —
35
20
537
607
456
(20 ) 1,635
Total assets $ 8,388
$ 13,710
$ 42
$ 12,048
$ 9,122
$ 17,316
$ (28,076 ) $ 32,550
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of debt $ —
$ 106
$ —
$ 1,701
$ 12
$ —
$ —
$ 1,819
Other current liabilities —
30
—
402
1,266
480
—
2,178
Inter-company trade payables, net —
—
—
—
151
—
(151 ) —
Total current liabilities —
136
—
2,103
1,429
480
(151 ) 3,997
Noncurrent portion of debt —
134
—
14,606
234
—
—
14,974
Negative carrying amount in subsidiaries, net —
—
5,183
—
—
3,427
(8,610 ) —
Other noncurrent liabilities 2
56
—
522
754
1,748
(20 ) 3,062
Total liabilities 2
326
5,183
17,231
2,417
5,655
(8,781 ) 22,033
Redeemable noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
415
—
—
415
Total Discovery, Inc. stockholders’ equity 8,386
13,384
(5,141 ) (5,183 ) 6,290
11,661
(21,011 ) 8,386
Noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
—
—
1,716
1,716
Total equity 8,386
13,384
(5,141 ) (5,183 ) 6,290
11,661
(19,295 ) 10,102
Total liabilities and equity $ 8,388
$ 13,710
$ 42
$ 12,048
$ 9,122
$ 17,316
$ (28,076 ) $ 32,550

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

~~Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations~~

~~Three Months Ended September 30, 2019~~

~~(in millions)~~

Discovery Scripps Networks DCH DCL Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries of
DCL Other Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries of Discovery Reclassifications
and
Eliminations Discovery and
Subsidiaries
Revenues $ —
$ —
$ —
$ 520
$ 1,295
$ 872
$ (9 ) $ 2,678
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization —
—
—
105
565
249
(5 ) 914
Selling, general and administrative 6
(1 ) —
113
411
136
(5 ) 660
Depreciation and amortization —
—
—
13
75
234
—
322
Impairment of goodwill —
—
—
—
155
—
—
155
Restructuring and other charges —
—
—
6
5
(3 ) —
8
Total costs and expenses 6
(1 ) —
237
1,211
616
(10 ) 2,059
Operating (loss) income (6 ) 1
—
283
84
256
1
619
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries 267
230
96
5
—
63
(661 ) —
Interest (expense), net —
(4 ) —
(165 ) 7
(1 ) —
(163 )
(Loss) income from equity investees, net —
—
—
—
(17 ) 6
—
(11 )
Other (expense) income, net —
(8 ) —
8
(5 ) 4
—
(1 )
Income before income taxes 261
219
96
131
69
328
(660 ) 444
Income tax benefit (expense) 1
3
—
(35 ) (58 ) (58 ) —
(147 )
Net income 262
222
96
96
11
270
(660 ) 297
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
—
—
(29 ) (29 )
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
—
—
(6 ) (6 )
Net income available to Discovery, Inc. $ 262
$ 222
$ 96
$ 96
$ 11
$ 270
$ (695 ) $ 262

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

~~Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations~~

~~Three Months Ended September 30, 2018~~

~~(in millions)~~

Discovery Scripps Networks DCH DCL Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries of
DCL Other Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries of Discovery Reclassifications
and
Eliminations Discovery and
Subsidiaries
Revenues $ —
$ —
$ —
$ 487
$ 1,267
$ 853
$ (15 ) $ 2,592
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization —
—
—
118
542
284
(10 ) 934
Selling, general and administrative 5
—
—
119
386
162
(5 ) 667
Depreciation and amortization —
1
—
13
87
297
—
398
Restructuring and other charges (1 ) —
—
56
87
80
2
224
Total costs and expenses 4
1
—
306
1,102
823
(13 ) 2,223
Operating (loss) income (4 ) (1 ) —
181
165
30
(2 ) 369
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries 121
12
102
127
—
68
(430 ) —
Interest expense, net —
(2 ) —
(180 ) (4 ) 1
—
(185 )
Income from equity investees, net —
—
—
2
1
6
—
9
Other income (expense), net —
8
—
(14 ) (8 ) (2 ) 1
(15 )
Income before income taxes 117
17
102
116
154
103
(431 ) 178
Income tax expense —
—
—
(14 ) (22 ) (7 ) —
(43 )
Net income 117
17
102
102
132
96
(431 ) 135
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
—
—
(13 ) (13 )
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
—
—
(5 ) (5 )
Net income available to Discovery, Inc. $ 117
$ 17
$ 102
$ 102
$ 132
$ 96
$ (449 ) $ 117

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

~~Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations~~

~~Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019~~

~~(in millions)~~

Discovery Scripps Networks DCH DCL Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries of
DCL Other Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries of Discovery Reclassifications
and
Eliminations Discovery and
Subsidiaries
Revenues $ —
$ —
$ —
$ 1,567
$ 3,953
$ 2,773
$ (23 ) $ 8,270
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization —
—
—
310
1,726
759
(13 ) 2,782
Selling, general and administrative 18
—
—
276
1,294
417
(10 ) 1,995
Depreciation and amortization —
—
—
36
236
742
—
1,014
Impairment of goodwill —
—
—
—
155
—
—
155
Restructuring and other charges —
—
—
6
17
(3 ) —
20
Total costs and expenses 18
—
—
628
3,428
1,915
(23 ) 5,966
Operating (loss) income (18 ) —
—
939
525
858
—
2,304
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries 1,607
645
1,001
719
—
667
(4,639 ) —
Interest expense, net —
(4 ) —
(515 ) 5
(1 ) —
(515 )
Loss on extinguishment of debt —
—
—
(28 ) —
—
—
(28 )
Loss (income) from equity investees, net —
—
—
(2 ) (45 ) 27
—
(20 )
Other income (expense), net —
—
—
1
(19 ) 8
—
(10 )
Income before income taxes 1,589
641
1,001
1,114
466
1,559
(4,639 ) 1,731
Income tax benefit (expense) 4
1
—
(113 ) 268
(189 ) —
(29 )
Net income 1,593
642
1,001
1,001
734
1,370
(4,639 ) 1,702
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
—
—
(94 ) (94 )
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
—
—
(15 ) (15 )
Net income available to Discovery, Inc. $ 1,593
$ 642
$ 1,001
$ 1,001
$ 734
$ 1,370
$ (4,748 ) $ 1,593

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

~~Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations~~

~~Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018~~

~~(in millions)~~

Discovery Scripps Networks DCH DCL Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries of
DCL Other Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries of Discovery Reclassifications
and
Eliminations Discovery and
Subsidiaries
Revenues $ —
$ —
$ —
$ 1,481
$ 4,201
$ 2,087
$ (25 ) $ 7,744
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization —
—
—
332
2,001
668
(12 ) 2,989
Selling, general and administrative 36
—
—
286
1,239
415
(13 ) 1,963
Depreciation and amortization —
1
—
41
280
679
—
1,001
Restructuring and other charges 8
—
—
115
322
207
—
652
Gain on disposition —
—
—
—
(84 ) —
—
(84 )
Total costs and expenses 44
1
—
774
3,758
1,969
(25 ) 6,521
Operating (loss) income (44 ) (1 ) —
707
443
118
—
1,223
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries 360
50
327
189
—
218
(1,144 ) —
Interest expense —
(6 ) —
(525 ) (26 ) (1 ) —
(558 )
Income (loss) from equity investees, net —
—
—
3
(76 ) 20
—
(53 )
Other income (expense), net —
10
—
35
(86 ) (43 ) —
(84 )
Income before income taxes 316
53
327
409
255
312
(1,144 ) 528
Income tax benefit (expense) 9
—
—
(82 ) (50 ) (23 ) —
(146 )
Net income 325
53
327
327
205
289
(1,144 ) 382
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
—
—
(41 ) (41 )
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
—
—
(16 ) (16 )
Net income available to Discovery, Inc. $ 325
$ 53
$ 327
$ 327
$ 205
$ 289
$ (1,201 ) $ 325

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

~~Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)~~

~~Three Months Ended September 30, 2019~~

~~(in millions)~~

Discovery Scripps Networks DCH DCL Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries of
DCL Other Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries of Discovery Reclassifications
and
Eliminations Discovery and
Subsidiaries
Net income $ 262
$ 222
$ 96
$ 96
$ 11
$ 270
$ (660 ) $ 297
Other comprehensive (loss) income adjustments, net of tax:
Currency translation (146 ) (101 ) (45 ) (45 ) (61 ) (131 ) 383
(146 )
Derivatives 30
—
30
30
30
20
(110 ) 30
Comprehensive income (loss) 146
121
81
81
(20 ) 159
(387 ) 181
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
—
—
(29 ) (29 )
Comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests 1
—
—
—
—
—
(6 ) (5 )
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Discovery, Inc. $ 147
$ 121
$ 81
$ 81
$ (20 ) $ 159
$ (422 ) $ 147

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

~~Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income~~

~~Three Months Ended September 30, 2018~~

~~(in millions)~~

Discovery Scripps Networks DCH DCL Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries of
DCL Other Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries of Discovery Reclassifications
and
Eliminations Discovery and
Subsidiaries
Net income $ 117
$ 17
$ 102
$ 102
$ 132
$ 96
$ (431 ) $ 135
Other comprehensive income (loss) adjustments, net of tax:
Currency translation 34
23
11
11
13
30
(88 ) 34
Derivatives (8 ) —
(8 ) (8 ) (8 ) (5 ) 29
(8 )
Comprehensive income 143
40
105
105
137
121
(490 ) 161
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
—
—
(13 ) (13 )
Comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests 1
—
1
1
1
1
(9 ) (4 )
Comprehensive income attributable to Discovery, Inc. $ 144
$ 40
$ 106
$ 106
$ 138
$ 122
$ (512 ) $ 144

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

~~Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income~~

~~Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019~~

~~(in millions)~~

Discovery Scripps Networks DCH DCL Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries of
DCL Other Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries of Discovery Reclassifications
and
Eliminations Discovery and
Subsidiaries
Net income $ 1,593
$ 642
$ 1,001
$ 1,001
$ 734
$ 1,370
$ (4,639 ) $ 1,702
Other comprehensive income (loss) adjustments, net of tax:
Currency translation (205 ) (104 ) (101 ) (101 ) (116 ) (171 ) 593
(205 )
Derivatives (9 ) —
(9 ) (9 ) (9 ) (6 ) 33
(9 )
Comprehensive income 1,379
538
891
891
609
1,193
(4,013 ) 1,488
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
—
—
(94 ) (94 )
Comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
—
—
(15 ) (15 )
Comprehensive income attributable to Discovery, Inc. $ 1,379
$ 538
$ 891
$ 891
$ 609
$ 1,193
$ (4,122 ) $ 1,379

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

~~Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss)~~

~~Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018~~

~~(in millions)~~

Discovery Scripps Networks DCH DCL Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries of
DCL Other Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries of Discovery Reclassifications
and
Eliminations Discovery and
Subsidiaries
Net income $ 325
$ 53
$ 327
$ 327
$ 205
$ 289
$ (1,144 ) $ 382
Other comprehensive income (loss) adjustments, net of tax:
Currency translation (169 ) (154 ) (15 ) (15 ) (28 ) (164 ) 376
(169 )
Derivatives 16
—
16
16
16
11
(59 ) 16
Comprehensive income (loss) 172
(101 ) 328
328
193
136
(827 ) 229
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
—
—
(41 ) (41 )
Comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests 1
—
1
1
1
1
(20 ) (15 )
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Discovery, Inc. $ 173
$ (101 ) $ 329
$ 329
$ 194
$ 137
$ (888 ) $ 173

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

~~Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows~~

~~Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019~~ ~~(in millions)~~

Discovery Scripps Networks DCH DCL Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries of
DCL Other Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries of Discovery Reclassifications
and
Eliminations Discovery and
Subsidiaries
Operating Activities
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 5
$ (13 ) $ 4
$ 99
$ 882
$ 1,190
$ —
$ 2,167
Investing Activities
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired —
—
—
—
(60 ) —
—
(60 )
Investments in and advances to equity investments —
—
—
(81 ) (111 ) (23 ) —
(215 )
Proceeds from dissolution of joint venture —
60
—
—
2
55
—
117
Purchases of property and equipment —
—
—
(10 ) (140 ) (39 ) —
(189 )
Proceeds from derivative instruments, net —
—
—
—
52
—
—
52
Inter-company distributions and other investing activities, net —
—
—
75
—
4
(75 ) 4
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities —
60
—
(16 ) (257 ) (3 ) (75 ) (291 )
Financing Activities
Principal repayments of revolving credit facility —
—
—
—
(225 ) —
—
(225 )
Borrowings from debt, net of discount and issuance costs —
—
—
1,479
—
—
—
1,479
Principal repayments of debt, including discount payment —
(107 ) —
(2,545 ) —
—
—
(2,652 )
Principal repayments of finance lease obligations —
—
—
(7 ) (26 ) (2 ) —
(35 )
Repurchases of stock (300 ) —
—
—
—
—
—
(300 )
Distributions to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
(32 ) (195 ) —
(227 )
Share-based plan (payments) proceeds, net (9 ) —
—
—
—
—
—
(9 )
Repayments under program financing line of credit, net —
—
—
—
(8 ) —
—
(8 )
Payments for hedging instruments —
—
—
—
(18 ) —
—
(18 )
Inter-company contributions (distributions) and other financing activities, net 304
(225 ) (4 ) 1,309
(524 ) (932 ) 75
3
Cash used in (provided by) financing activities (5 ) (332 ) (4 ) 236
(833 ) (1,129 ) 75
(1,992 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents —
—
—
—
(58 ) 1
—
(57 )
Net change in cash and cash equivalents —
(285 ) —
319
(266 ) 59
—
(173 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period —
315
—
61
475
135
—
986
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ —
$ 30
$ —
$ 380
$ 209
$ 194
$ —
$ 813

~~DISCOVERY, INC.~~

~~NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS~~

~~(unaudited)~~

~~Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows~~

~~Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018(in millions)~~

Discovery Scripps Networks DCH DCL Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries of
DCL Other Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries of Discovery Reclassifications
and
Eliminations Discovery and
Subsidiaries
Operating Activities
Cash (used in) provided by operating activities $ (68 ) $ (39 ) $ 1
$ (20 ) $ 1,005
$ 768
$ —
$ 1,647
Investing Activities
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (8,714 ) 54
—
—
—
95
—
(8,565 )
(Payments for) proceeds from investments —
—
—
(10 ) (54 ) 8
—
(56 )
Proceeds from dispositions, net of cash disposed —
—
—
—
107
—
—
107
Proceeds from sale of assets —
—
—
—
68
—
—
68
Purchases of property and equipment —
—
—
(16 ) (68 ) (22 ) —
(106 )
Payments for derivative instruments, net —
—
—
—
(3 ) —
—
(3 )
Other investing activities, net —
8
—
8
4
(6 ) (8 ) 6
Cash (used in) provided by investing activities (8,714 ) 62
—
(18 ) 54
75
(8 ) (8,549 )
Financing Activities
Commercial paper borrowings —
—
—
293
—
—
—
293
Principal repayments of revolving credit facility —
—
—
—
(100 ) —
—
(100 )
Borrowings under term loan agreements —
—
—
2,000
—
—
—
2,000
Principal (repayments) borrowings of term loans —
—
—
(2,000 ) —
—
—
(2,000 )
Principal repayments of capital lease obligations —
—
—
(6 ) (22 ) (9 ) —
(37 )
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests —
—
—
—
(22 ) (37 ) —
(59 )
Share-based plan proceeds, net 44
—
—
—
—
—
—
44
Borrowing under program financing line of credit —
—
—
23
—
—
—
23
Other financing activities, net 8,738
20
(1 ) (7,032 ) (1,059 ) (690 ) 8
(16 )
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities 8,782
20
(1 ) (6,722 ) (1,203 ) (736 ) 8
148
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents —
—
—
—
(18 ) (6 ) —
(24 )
Net change in cash and cash equivalents —
43
—
(6,760 ) (162 ) 101
—
(6,778 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period —
—
—
6,800
509
—
—
7,309
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ —
$ 43
$ —
$ 40
$ 347
$ 101
$ —
$ 531

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

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is a supplement to and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements and related notes. This section provides additional information regarding Discovery, Inc.’s (“Discovery,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) businesses, current developments, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition. Additional context can also be found in our ~~2018~~2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

We are a global media company that provides content across multiple distribution platforms, including linear platforms such as pay-television ("pay-TV"), free-to-air ("FTA") and broadcast television, authenticated GOTVE applications, digital distribution arrangements, ~~and~~ content licensing ~~arrangements.~~arrangements and direct-to-consumer ("DTC") subscription products. As one of the world’s largest pay-TV programmers, we provide original and purchased content and live events to approximately 43.8 billion cumulative subscribers and viewers worldwide through networks that we wholly or partially own. We distribute customized content in the U.S. and over 220 other countries and territories in ~~nearly~~ 50 languages. Our global portfolio of networks includes prominent nonfiction television brands such as Discovery Channel, our most widely distributed global brand, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Animal Planet, Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel, OWN, Science Channel, and MotorTrend (previously known as Velocity domestically and currently known as Turbo ~~internationally)~~in most international countries). Among other networks in the U.S., ~~Food Network, HGTV, Travel Channel,~~Discovery also features two Spanish-language services, Discovery en Español and ~~TVN, a Polish media company.~~Discovery Familia. Our international portfolio also includes Eurosport, a leading sports entertainment provider and broadcaster of the Olympic Games ~~(the "Olympics")~~ across Europe, TVN, a Polish media company, as well as Discovery Kids, a leading children's entertainment brand in Latin America. We participate in joint ventures, including the recently formed multi-platform venture with Chip and Joanna Gaines, which plans to launch a linear network, SVOD and TV Everywhere ("TVE") products planned for a future date; and Group Nine Media ("Group Nine"), a digital media holding company home to top digital brands including NowThis News, the Dodo, Thrillist, PopSugar, and Seeker. We also operate production studios.

Our objectives are to invest in ~~high quality~~high-quality content for our networks and brands to build viewership, optimize distribution revenue, capture advertising sales, and create or reposition branded channels and ~~businesses~~business to sustain long-term growth and occupy a desired content niche with strong consumer appeal. Our strategy is to maximize the distribution, ratings and profit potential of each of our branded networks. In addition to growing distribution and advertising revenues for our branded networks, we have extended content distribution across new platforms, including brand-aligned websites, ~~on-line~~online streaming, mobile devices, video on demand (“VOD”) and broadband channels, which provide promotional platforms for our television content and serve as additional outlets for advertising and distribution revenue. Audience ratings are a key driver in generating advertising revenue and creating demand on the part of cable television operators, direct-to-home ("DTH") satellite operators, telecommunication service providers, and other content distributors who deliver our content to their customers.

Our content spans genres including survival, natural history, exploration, sports, general entertainment, home, food and travel, heroes, adventure, crime and investigation, health and kids. We have an extensive library of content and own most rights to our content and footage, which enables us to leverage our library to quickly launch brands and services into new markets and on new platforms. Our content can be re-edited and updated in a cost-effective manner to provide topical versions of subject matter that can be utilized around the world on a variety of platforms.

Although the Company utilizes certain brands and content globally, we classify our operations in two reportable segments: U.S. Networks, consisting principally of domestic television networks and digital content services, and International Networks, consisting primarily of international television networks and digital content services. ~~In addition, Other consists principally of a production studio.~~ Our segment presentation aligns with our management structure and the financial information management uses to make decisions about operating matters, such as the allocation of resources and business performance assessments.

~~Scripps Networks~~Impact of COVID-19

On March ~~6, 2018, Discovery acquired Scripps Networks (the "Scripps Networks acquisition"~~11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) ~~for $12.0 billion, comprised of $8.8 billion in cash and $3.2 billion in equity. Scripps Networks was~~outbreak to be a global ~~media company with lifestyle-oriented content, such as home, food,~~pandemic. COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the world, and ~~travel-related programming. The Scripps Networks portfolio~~the duration and severity of ~~networks included HGTV, Food Network, Travel Channel, DIY Network, Cooking Channel, Great American Country~~its effects and ~~TVN S.A.’s (“TVN”) portfolio of networks outside~~associated economic disruption remain uncertain. Restrictions on social and commercial activity in an effort to contain the ~~United States. Additionally, outside the United States, Scripps Networks participated in UKTV,~~virus have had, and are expected to continue to have, a ~~joint venture with BBC Worldwide Limited (the “BBC”). The Company applied the acquisition method of accounting to Scripps Networks' business, whereby the excess~~significant adverse impact upon many sectors of the ~~fair value~~U.S. and global economy, including the media industry. We continue to closely monitor the impact of COVID-19 on all aspects of our business and geographies, including how it will impact our customers, employees, suppliers, vendors, distribution and advertising partners, production facilities, and various third parties.

Demand for our advertising products and services has been reduced by the pandemic, particularly in the second quarter of 2020 when the economic disruptions from limitations on social and commercial activity increased. Also, our third-party production partners remained shut down during most of the ~~business over~~second quarter of 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions. Our advertising revenues, which represented 54% of our consolidated revenues in 2019, have declined during the ~~fair value~~first half of ~~identifiable net assets was allocated~~2020 and may continue to ~~goodwill.~~ decline significantly throughout the remainder of 2020 if our advertising partners in certain sectors (such as travel) reduce or fail to resume their advertising spending or if we continue to be limited in our ability to create and air new content due to prolonged production shutdowns and delays. Additionally, certain sporting events that the Company has rights to have been cancelled or postponed, thereby eliminating or deferring the related revenues and expenses, including the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games which were postponed to 2021. We expect that the postponement of the Olympic Games will shift Olympic-related revenues and defer significant expenses from fiscal year 2020 to fiscal year 2021.

In ~~connection with~~response to these impacts of the ~~Scripps Networks acquisition,~~pandemic, we continued to employ innovative production and programming strategies, including producing content filmed by our on-air talent and seeking viewer feedback on which content to air. We also pursued a number of cost savings initiatives during the second quarter of 2020 that we believe will offset a portion of anticipated revenue losses and deferrals, through the implementation of travel, marketing, production and other operating cost reductions and will continue to do so for the remainder of 2020. We also implemented remote work arrangements effective mid-March 2020 and to date, these arrangements have not materially affected our ability to operate our business. Throughout the second quarter of 2020 and beyond, we began the process of re-opening office locations across the globe on a case-by-case basis, after careful consideration of the number of COVID-19 cases in ~~September 2017, Discovery Communications, LLC ("DCL")~~each respective area, rate of infection growth, recovery and mortality rates, local environment, governmental restrictions, health recommendations, benchmarking and overall business need and impact. We are monitoring these locations closely and remain agile and flexible as needed. We expect to continue this process throughout the remainder of 2020 and beyond as conditions warrant.

We are unable to predict the full impact that COVID-19 will have on our financial position, operating results, and cash flows in the mid- to long-term due to numerous uncertainties. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts our results will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information that may emerge concerning the severity of COVID-19 and the actions to contain the virus or treat its impact, among others. Our consolidated financial statements presented herein reflect the latest estimates and assumptions made by management that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and related disclosures as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods presented. Actual results may differ significantly from these estimates and assumptions.

In addition, we have implemented several measures to preserve sufficient liquidity in the near term. As described further in Note 7, during March 2020, we drew down $500 million under our $2.5 billion revolving credit facility to increase our cash position and maximize flexibility in light of the current uncertainty surrounding the impact of COVID-19. During the second quarter of 2020, we entered into an amendment to our revolving credit facility, which increased flexibility under our financial covenants and issued ~~several series of senior notes to partially fund the Scripps Networks acquisition with an~~$1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of ~~$6.8~~Senior Notes due May 2030 and $1.0 billion ~~and entered into two term loan facilities with an~~ aggregate principal amount of ~~$2.0 billion.~~Senior Notes due May 2050. The proceeds from the notes were used to fund a tender offer for $1.5 billion of certain Senior Notes with maturities ranging from 2021 through 2023 and to repay the $500 million outstanding under our revolving credit facility. (See Note 7.)

~~RESULTS OF OPERATIONS~~

~~The discussion below compares~~In light of the impact of COVID-19, we assessed goodwill, other intangibles, deferred tax assets, programming assets, and accounts receivable for recoverability based upon our ~~actual~~latest estimates and judgments with respect to expected future operating results, ultimate usage of content and latest expectations with respect to expected credit losses. We recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $36 million for our Asia-Pacific reporting unit during the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020. (See Note 6.) Asset impairments of $2 million were recorded as of June 30, 2020, as the carrying value of such assets exceeded their fair value. Adjustments to reflect increased expected credit losses were not material. Further, hedged transactions were assessed, and we have concluded such transactions remain probable of occurrence. Due to significant uncertainty surrounding the ~~three months ended September 30, 2018, as well as our actual~~impact of COVID-19, management’s judgments could change in the future. The effects of the pandemic may have further negative impacts on the Company’s financial position, results ~~for~~of operations, and cash flows. However, the ~~nine months ended September 30, 2019to pro forma combined results for~~current level of uncertainty over the ~~nine months ended September 30, 2018, as if~~economic and operational impacts of COVID-19 means the ~~Scripps Networks acquisition occurred on January 1, 2017. Scripps Networks~~related financial impact cannot be reasonably and fully estimated at this time.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was ~~acquired~~enacted on March ~~6, 2018. Management believes reviewing~~27, 2020 in the United States. As of June 30, 2020, we do not expect the CARES Act to have a material effect on our actual operating results in addition to combined pro forma results is useful in identifying trends in, or reaching conclusions regarding, the overall operating performance of our businesses. Our combined U.S. Networks, International Networksfinancial position and ~~Corporate and Inter-Segment Eliminations pro forma information is based on the historical operating~~ results of ~~the respective businesses as applicable~~operations. We continue to ~~each segment and includes adjustments directly attributable to the prior year Scripps Networks acquisition as if it had occurred on January 1, 2017, such as:~~


1.	~~The impact of the purchase price allocation to the fair value of assets, liabilities, and noncontrolling interests, such as intangible amortization;~~


2.	Adjustments to remove items associated with the acquisition of Scripps Networks that will not have a continuing impact on the combined entity, such as transaction costs and the impact of employee retention agreements; and


3.	~~Changes to align accounting policies.~~

~~Adjustments do not include costs related to integration activities, cost savings or synergies that have been or may be achieved~~monitor other relief measures taken by the ~~combined businesses. Pro forma amounts are not necessarily indicative of what our results would have been had we operated Scripps Networks since January 1, 2017~~U.S. and ~~should not be taken as indicative of~~other governments around the ~~Company's future consolidated results of operations.~~world.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Consolidated Results of Operations

The table below presents our consolidated results of operations (in millions).


	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		% Change		% Change (ex-FX)
Revenues:
Advertising	$	1,273	$	1,619	(21)	%	(20)	%
Distribution	1,225		1,206		2	%	3	%
Other	43		60		(28)	%	(30)	%
Total revenues	2,541		2,885		(12)	%	(11)	%
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization	810		938		(14)	%	(12)	%
Selling, general and administrative	635		709		(10)	%	(9)	%
Depreciation and amortization	334		320		4	%	5	%
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets	38		—		NM		NM
Restructuring and other charges	7		7		—	%	—	%

Total costs and expenses	1,824		1,974		(8)	%	(6)	%
Operating income	717		911		(21)	%	(20)	%
Interest expense, net	(161)		(161)		—	%
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(71)		(23)		NM
Loss from equity investees, net	(23)		(20)		15	%
Other (expense) income, net	(6)		9		NM
Income before income taxes	456		716		(36)	%
Income tax (expense) benefit	(156)		271		NM
Net income	300		987		(70)	%
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(25)		(36)		(31)	%
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	(4)		(4)		—	%
Net income available to Discovery, Inc.	$	271	$	947	(71)	%

Three Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018 Change
Revenues: $ %
Advertising $ 1,413
$ 1,365
$ 48
4 %
Distribution 1,201
1,152
49
4 %
Other 64
75
(11 ) (15 )%
Total revenues 2,678

2,592
86
3 %
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization 914
934
(20 ) (2 )%
Selling, general and administrative 660
667
(7 ) (1 )%
Depreciation and amortization 322
398
(76 ) (19 )%
Impairment of goodwill 155
—
155
NM
Restructuring and other charges 8
224
(216 ) (96 )%
Total costs and expenses 2,059

2,223
(164 ) (7 )%
Operating income 619

369
250
68 %
Interest expense, net (163 ) (185 ) 22
(12 )%
(Loss) income from equity investees, net (11 ) 9
(20 ) NM
Other expense, net (1 ) (15 ) 14
(93 )%
Income before income taxes 444
178
266
NM
Income tax expense (147 ) (43 ) (104 ) NM
Net income 297
135
162
120 %
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (29 ) (13 ) (16 ) NM
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests (6 ) (5 ) (1 ) 20 %
Net income available to Discovery, Inc. $ 262
$ 117
$ 145
124 %

Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018
Actual Actual Pro Forma Adjustments Pro Forma Combined Actual Change Pro Forma Combined Change
Revenues: $ % $ %
Advertising $ 4,447
$ 3,940
$ 426
$ 4,366
$ 507
13 % $ 81
2 %
Distribution 3,631
3,389
178
3,567
242
7 % 64
2 %
Other 192
415
19
434
(223 ) (54 )% (242 ) (56 )%
Total revenues 8,270
7,744
623
8,367
526
7 % (97 ) (1 )%
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization 2,782
2,989
204
3,193
(207 ) (7 )% (411 ) (13 )%
Selling, general and administrative 1,995
1,963
133
2,096
32
2 % (101 ) (5 )%
Depreciation and amortization 1,014
1,001
(6 ) 995
13
1 % 19
2 %
Impairment of goodwill 155
—
—
—
155
NM
155
NM
Restructuring and other charges 20
652
10
662
(632 ) (97 )% (642 ) (97 )%
Gain on disposition —
(84 ) —
(84 ) 84
NM
84
NM
Total costs and expenses 5,966
6,521
341
6,862
(555 ) (9 )% (896 ) (13 )%
Operating income 2,304

1,223
282
1,505
1,081
88 % 799
53 %
Interest expense, net (515 ) (558 ) 43
(8 )%
Loss on extinguishment of debt (28 ) —
(28 ) NM

Loss from equity investees, net (20 ) (53 ) 33
(62 )%
Other expense, net (10 ) (84 ) 74
(88 )%
Income before income taxes 1,731
528
1,203
NM

Income tax benefit (expense) (29 ) (146 ) 117
(80 )%
Net income 1,702
382
1,320
NM

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (94 ) (41 ) (53 ) NM

Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests (15 ) (16 ) 1
(6 )%
Net income available to Discovery, Inc. $ 1,593
$ 325
1,268
NM

NM - Not meaningful


	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		% Change		% Change (ex-FX)
Revenues:
Advertising	$	2,675	$	3,034	(12)	%	(11)	%
Distribution	2,448		2,430		1	%	2	%
Other	101		128		(21)	%	(21)	%
Total revenues	5,224		5,592		(7)	%	(5)	%
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization	1,728		1,868		(7)	%	(6)	%
Selling, general and administrative	1,280		1,335		(4)	%	(3)	%
Depreciation and amortization	660		692		(5)	%	(4)	%
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets	38		—		NM		NM
Restructuring and other charges	22		12		83	%	83	%

Total costs and expenses	3,728		3,907		(5)	%	(3)	%
Operating income	1,496		1,685		(11)	%	(10)	%
Interest expense, net	(324)		(343)		(6)	%
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(71)		(28)		NM
Loss from equity investees, net	(44)		(9)		NM
Other (expense) income, net	(64)		(18)		NM
Income before income taxes	993		1,287		(23)	%
Income tax (expense) benefit	(286)		118		NM
Net income	707		1,405		(50)	%
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(53)		(65)		(18)	%
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	(6)		(9)		(33)	%
Net income available to Discovery, Inc.	$	648	$	1,331	(51)	%

Revenues

Advertising revenue is dependent upon a number of factors, including the stage of development of television markets, the number of subscribers to our channels, viewership demographics, the popularity of our content, our ability to sell commercial time over a group of channels, market demand, the mix in sales of commercial time between the upfront and scatter markets, and economic conditions. These factors impact the pricing and volume of our advertising inventory.

Advertising revenue ~~increased 4%~~decreased 21% and ~~13%~~12% for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020, respectively. Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, advertising revenue ~~increased 5%~~decreased 20% and ~~15%~~11% for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020, respectively. The ~~increase~~decrease for the three and six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 was primarily attributable to a ~~result of an increase of 3% and 5%~~decline in demand stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic at both U.S. ~~Networks~~ and International ~~Networks, respectively. The increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was primarily due to the prior year Scripps Networks acquisition.~~On a pro forma combined basis, excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, advertising revenue increased 4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, as a result of an increase of 4% at U.S. Networks.

Distribution revenue consists principally of fees from affiliates for distributing our linear networks, supplemented by revenue earned from subscription video on demand ("SVOD") content licensing and other emerging forms of digital distribution.

Distribution revenueincreased 4%2% and 7%1% for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020, respectively. Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, distribution revenue increased 7%3% and ~~10%~~2% for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019, respectively. The increase for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was~~2020, respectively, primarily due to an increase of ~~6% at U.S. Networks. The increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was primarily due to the acquisition of Scripps Networks.On a pro forma combined basis, excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, distribution revenueincreased 5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.The increase was driven by increases of 5%~~7% and 4% at U.S. ~~Networks and International Networks, respectively.~~Networks.

Other revenue decreased ~~15%~~28% and ~~54%~~21% for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020, respectively. ~~On a pro forma combined basis, excluding~~Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, other revenue decreased ~~54% for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The decrease~~30% and 21% for the three and six months ended ~~September~~June 30, 2019 was primarily due to the decrease of 36% at U.S. Networks. For both as reported and pro forma combined results, excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, the decreases in other revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, were primarily attributable to the impact of sublicensing of Olympics sports rights in 2018.2020, respectively.

Revenue for our segments is discussed separately below under the heading “Segment Results of Operations.”

Costs of Revenues

The Company's principal component of costs of revenues is content expense. Content expense includes television series, television specials, films, sporting events and digital products. The costs of producing a content asset and bringing that asset to market consist of film costs, participation costs, exploitation costs and production costs.

Costs of revenues decreased 2%14% and 7% for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019, respectively, due to content synergies related to the integration of Scripps Networks. Content expense excluding~~2020, respectively. Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, was $710 million and $704 million for three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $2.1 billion and $2.2 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. On a pro forma combined basis, excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, costscost of revenues decreased ~~11%~~12% and 6% for the ~~nine~~three and six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019.~~2020, respectively. The ~~results were due~~decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease of ~~10%~~23% and 14% at International Networks ~~and U.S. Networks. On a pro forma combined basis content expense, excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, was $2.3 billion~~ for the ~~nine~~three and six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2018.~~2020, respectively.

Selling, General and Administrative

Selling, general and administrative expenses consist principally of employee costs, marketing costs, research costs, occupancy and back office support fees.

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 1%10% and ~~increased 2%~~4% for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020, respectively. The decrease for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was due to a decrease of 19% at Corporate and Inter-segment Eliminations. The increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was primarily due to an increase of 17% at U.S. Networks. On a pro forma combined basis, excludingExcluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, selling, general and administrative expenses ~~increased 2%~~decreased 9% and 3% for the ~~nine~~three and six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019.~~2020, respectively. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower marketing-related expenses and as a result of COVID-19, a reduction in travel costs, partially offset by higher personnel costs at International Networks related to our next generation initiatives.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization expense includes depreciation of fixed assets and amortization of finite-lived intangible assets. Depreciation and amortization increased 4% and decreased ~~19% and increased 1%~~5% for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020, respectively,. The increase for the ~~respectively.~~ three months ended June 30, 2020 is primarily attributable to an increase in capital expenditures in 2020. The decrease for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019 is~~2020 is primarily attributable to amortization related to the advertising revenue backlog intangible recorded as part of the acquisition of Scripps Networks, which had a one-year useful life and was fully amortized during the first quarter of 2019. ~~The increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was primarily due to the impact of the acquisition of Scripps Networks.~~

~~Impairment of Goodwill~~

~~Impairment of goodwill charges were $155 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019. (See Note 6 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.)~~

Restructuring and Other Charges

Restructuring and other charges were $8$7 million and ~~$20~~$22 million for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019, as~~2020, respectively, compared to ~~$224~~$7 million and ~~$652~~$12 million for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2018. The restructuring~~2019, respectively. Restructuring and other charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 included involuntary severance actions associated with the integration of Scripps Networks, content impairments associated with changes in programming strategies, costs associated with theprimarily include employee termination ~~of long-term programming arrangements, and lease exit~~ costs during the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2018.~~2020 and 2019. (See Note 2118 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.)

Interest Expense, net

Interest expense, net was flat and decreased ~~12% and 8%~~6% for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020, respectively. The decrease for the ~~three and nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 was primarily attributable to a reduction in debt from 2019 and incremental interest income related to the change in fair value of ~~the Company's~~our cross currency swaps. (See Note 97 and Note 8 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.)

~~(Loss) income~~Loss from equity investees, net

We reported losses from our equity method investees of ~~$11~~$23 million and ~~$20~~$44 million for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020, respectively, as compared to ~~a gain~~losses of $9$20 million and ~~loss of $53~~$9 million for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2018,~~2019, respectively.The changes are attributable to ~~the Company's~~our share of earnings and losses from ~~its~~our equity investees. (See Note 3 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.)

Other ~~Expense,~~(Expense) Income, net

The table below presents the details of other ~~expense,~~(expense) income, net (in millions).


	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Foreign currency losses, net	$	(18)	$	2	$	(29)	$	(7)
Gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net	4		11		(23)		(23)
Change in the value of common stock investments with readily determinable fair value	7		(17)		(15)		(17)
Change in the value of equity investments without readily determinable fair value	(2)		—		(2)		—
Gain on sale of equity method investments	3		10		3		10
Remeasurement gain on previously held equity interest	—		6		—		14
Interest income	1		—		5		—
Other (expense) income, net	(1)		(3)		(3)		5
Total other (expense) income, net	$	(6)	$	9	$	(64)	$	(18)

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018
Foreign currency income (losses), net $ 27
$ (8 ) $ 20
$ (59 )
(Losses) gains on derivative instruments, net (22 ) 1
(45 ) 11
Change in the value of common stock investments with readily determinable fair value (15 ) (1 ) (32 ) (44 )
Gain on sale of equity method investments —
—
10
—
Remeasurement gain on previously held equity interest —
—
14
—
Interest income 9
—
18
15
Other (expense) income, net —
(7 ) 5
(7 )
Total other expense, net $ (1 ) $ (15 ) $ (10 ) $ (84 )

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

The following tables reconcile the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate to our effective income tax rate.


	Three Months Ended June 30,														Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020						2019						2020				2019
Pre-tax income at U.S. federal statutory income tax rate	$	95	21	%	$	150	21	%	$	208	21	%	$	270	21	%
State and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefit	19		4	%	17		2	%	33		3	%	37		3	%
Effect of foreign operations	29		6	%	24		3	%	56		6	%	35		3	%

Change in uncertain tax positions	13		3	%	4		1	%	17		2	%	10		1	%



Legal entity restructuring, deferred tax impact	—		—	%	(455)		(64)	%	—		—	%	(455)		(36)	%

Impairment of goodwill	7		1	%	—		—	%	7		1	%	—		—	%
Noncontrolling interest adjustment	(19)		(4)	%	(16)		(2)	%	(29)		(3)	%	(28)		(2)	%
Deferred tax adjustment	—		—	%	—		—	%	(23)		(2)	%	—		—	%



Non-deductible compensation	9		2	%	5		1	%	12		1	%	11		1	%
Other, net	3		1	%	—		—	%	5		—	%	2		—	%
Income tax expense (benefit)	$	156	34	%	$	(271)	(38)	%	$	286	29	%	$	(118)	(9)	%

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018
U.S. federal statutory income tax provision $ 93
21 % $ 37
21 % $ 363
21 % $ 111
21 %
State and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefit 16
3 % 10
5 % 53
3 % 15
3 %
Effect of foreign operations 23
5 % (5 ) (3 )% 58
3 % 10
2 %
Change in uncertain tax positions (4 ) (1 )% 3
2 % 6
— % 29
5 %
Legal entity restructuring, deferred tax impact (2 ) — % —
— % (457 ) (26 )% —
— %
Renewable energy investments tax credits (See Note 3) (1 ) — % (1 ) — % (1 ) — % (3 ) (1 )%
Impairment of goodwill 26
6 % —
— % 26
2 % —
— %
Noncontrolling interest adjustment (10 ) (2 )% (3 ) (2 )% (38 ) (2 )% (7 ) (1 )%
U.S. legislative changes —
— % 1
— % —
— % (18 ) (3 )%
Transaction costs —
— % 2
1 % —
— % 9
2 %
Other, net 6
1 % (1 ) — % 19
1 % —
— %
Income tax expense $ 147
33 % $ 43
24 % $ 29
2 % $ 146
28 %

Income tax expense (benefit) was $156 million and $286 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, and $(271) million and $(118) million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively. The increase in income tax expense for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 was primarily attributable to ~~an increase in income and the impact of~~ a goodwill impairment charge that is non-deductible for tax purposes during the three months ended September 30, 2019. Thereafter, the increase in income tax expense was primarily due to a discrete benefit recorded for additional foreign tax credit utilization included in the effect of foreign operations during the three months ended September 30, 2018 that did not recur in 2019. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in provision for uncertain tax positions. The decrease in income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was primarily attributable to the discrete, one-time non-cash deferred tax benefit of ~~$457~~$455 million from legal entity ~~restructurings discussed below and a decrease in provision for uncertain tax positions. The decrease is partially offset by an increase in income and the impact of a goodwill impairment charge~~restructuring that is non-deductible for tax purposes during the nine months ended September 30, 2019. Additionally, the income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 included a discrete tax benefit from U.S. legislative changes that extended the accelerated deduction of qualified film productions that did not recur in 2019. The effective tax rate was ~~33% and 2% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, and 24% and 28% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively.~~

We carried out numerous internal transactions during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 that were intended to integrate assets acquired from the Scripps Networks business with the Discovery business; streamline and simplify our corporate entity structures; simplify our internal financing structures; respond to the expected exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union; make our managerial structures and processes more efficient and nimble; and reduce costs associated with the maintenance of legal entities. These transactions included mergers, liquidations, and intercompany sales among members of the consolidated Discovery group. Some of these transactions have resulted in changes in certain of our deferred tax items, which are based on differences between the book versus tax bases of the assets and liabilities and on certain tax attributes, such as net operating loss carryovers. The items involved in these restructurings relate to a variety of jurisdictions in our International Networks segment. Recent changes in accounting for intercompany transactions have also impacted our effective tax rate. For example, following our adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2016-16, effective January 1, 2018, the income tax effects of intercompany transfers will be recognized in the period in which the transfer occurs, rather than amortized over time, which will increase the impact of such transfers on our effective tax rate in the periods in which the transfers occur. Moreover, U.S. tax reform has a continued effect as the U.S. Treasury Department issues final regulations clarifying application of the new law; and several tax controversies have come to resolution. The net effect of the various changes in our deferred tax balances and related valuation allowances has been the recognition of a one-time, non-cash deferred income tax benefit of $457 millionrecorded during the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019.~~2019, which did not recur in 2020. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in income. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, the increase was further offset by a deferred tax adjustment in the U.S. recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2020.

Segment Results of Operations

We evaluate the operating performance of our ~~operating~~ segments based on financial measures such as revenues and adjusted operating income before depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted ~~Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization ("Adjusted OIBDA"~~OIBDA”). Adjusted OIBDA is defined as operating income excluding: (i) employee share-based compensation, (ii) depreciation and amortization, (iii) restructuring and other charges, (iv) certain impairment charges, (v) gains and losses on business and asset dispositions, (vi) certain inter-segment eliminations related to production studios, (vii) third-party transaction costs directly related to the acquisition and integration of Scripps Networks and other transactions, and (viii) other items impacting comparability, such as the non-cash settlement of a withholding tax claim. (See Note 1916 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.) We use this measure to assess the operating results and performance of our segments, perform analytical comparisons, identify strategies to improve performance and allocate resources to each segment. We believe Adjusted OIBDA is relevant to investors because it allows them to analyze the operating performance of each segment using the same metric management uses. We exclude share-based compensation, restructuring and other charges, certain impairment charges, gains and losses on business and asset dispositions and ~~Scripps Networks~~ acquisition and integration costs from the calculation of Adjusted OIBDA due to their impact on comparability between periods. We also exclude ~~the~~ depreciation of fixed assets and amortization of intangible assets, as these amounts do not represent cash payments in the current reporting period. Certain corporate expenses and inter-segment eliminations related to production studios are excluded from segment results to enable executive management to evaluate segment performance based upon the decisions of segment executives. ~~Additional financial information for our reportable segments is set forth in Note 19 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.~~

Adjusted OIBDA and Total Adjusted OIBDA should be considered in addition to, but not a substitute for, operating income, net income and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with USU.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP").

~~Effective January 1, 2019,~~ Additional financial information for our ~~definition of Adjusted OIBDA was modified~~reportable segments is set forth in Note 17 to ~~exclude all employee share-based compensation, whereas only mark-to-market share-based compensation was previously excluded. Over time,~~ the Company has moved to a higher percentage of equity-classified awards (in lieu of liability-classified awards, which require mark-to-market accounting) under its stock incentive plans and expects to continue this practice in future periods. Since most equity classified awards are non-cash expenses not entirely under management control, we have elected to exclude all share-based compensation from Adjusted OIBDA beginning in 2019. The revised definition of Adjusted OIBDA will be used by our chief operating decision maker in evaluating segment performance in 2019. Accordingly, prior period amounts have been recast to reflect the current definition.

accompanying consolidated financial statements.

The tables below present our reconciliation of consolidated net income available to Discovery, Inc. to Total Adjusted OIBDA and Adjusted OIBDA by segment (in millions).


	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		% Change
Net income available to Discovery, Inc.	$	271	$	947	(71)	%
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	4		4		—	%
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	25		36		(31)	%
Income tax expense (benefit)	156		(271)		NM
Income before income taxes	456		716		(36)	%
Other expense (income), net	6		(9)		NM
Loss from equity investees, net	23		20		15	%
Loss on extinguishment of debt	71		23		NM
Interest expense, net	161		161		—	%
Operating income	717		911		(21)	%
Restructuring and other charges	7		7		—	%
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets	38		—		NM
Depreciation and amortization	334		320		4	%
Employee share-based compensation	31		39		(21)	%
Transaction and integration costs	—		4		NM

Total Adjusted OIBDA	$	1,127	$	1,281	(12)	%

Adjusted OIBDA
U.S. Networks	$	1,062	$	1,126	(6)	%
International Networks	193		286		(33)	%
Corporate, inter-segment eliminations, and other	(128)		(131)		2	%
Total Adjusted OIBDA	$	1,127	$	1,281	(12)	%

Three Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018 % Change
Net income available to Discovery, Inc. $ 262
$ 117
NM
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests 6
5
20 %
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 29
13
NM
Income tax expense 147
43
NM
Income before income taxes 444
178
NM
Other expense, net 1
15
(93 )%
(Loss) income from equity investees, net 11
(9 ) NM
Loss on extinguishment of debt —
—
NM
Interest expense, net 163
185
(12 )%
Operating income 619
369
68 %
Restructuring and other charges 8
224
(96 )%
Impairment of goodwill 155
—
NM
Depreciation and amortization 322
398
(19 )%
Employee share-based compensation 11
43
(74 )%
Transaction and integration costs 11
26
(58 )%
Total Adjusted OIBDA $ 1,126
$ 1,060
6 %

Adjusted OIBDA

U.S. Networks $ 1,005
$ 901
12 %
International Networks 237
254
(7 )%
Other 1
—
NM
Corporate and inter-segment eliminations (117 ) (95 ) 23 %
Total Adjusted OIBDA $ 1,126
$ 1,060
6 %


	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		% Change
Net income available to Discovery, Inc.	$	648	$	1,331	(51)	%
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	6		9		(33)	%
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	53		65		(18)	%
Income tax expense (benefit)	286		(118)		NM
Income before income taxes	993		1,287		(23)	%
Other expense, net	64		18		NM
Loss from equity investees, net	44		9		NM
Loss on extinguishment of debt	71		28		NM
Interest expense, net	324		343		(6)	%
Operating income	1,496		1,685		(11)	%
Restructuring and other charges	22		12		83	%
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets	38		—		NM
Depreciation and amortization	660		692		(5)	%
Employee share-based compensation	24		69		(65)	%
Transaction and integration costs	—		11		NM
Settlement of a withholding tax claim	—		(29)		NM
Total Adjusted OIBDA	$	2,240	$	2,440	(8)	%

Adjusted OIBDA
U.S. Networks	$	2,078	$	2,187	(5)	%
International Networks	400		505		(21)	%
Corporate, inter-segment eliminations, and other	(238)		(252)		6	%
Total Adjusted OIBDA	$	2,240	$	2,440	(8)	%

Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018 % Change
Net income available to Discovery, Inc. $ 1,593
$ 325
NM
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests 15
16
(6 )%
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 94
41
NM
Income tax expense 29
146
(80 )%
Income before income taxes 1,731
528
NM
Other expense, net 10
84
(88 )%
Loss from equity investees, net 20
53
(62 )%
Loss on extinguishment of debt 28
—
NM
Interest expense, net 515
558
(8 )%
Operating income 2,304
1,223
88 %
Gain on disposition —
(84 ) NM
Restructuring and other charges 20
652
(97 )%
Impairment of goodwill 155
—
NM
Depreciation and amortization 1,014
1,001
1 %
Employee share-based compensation 80
92
(13 )%
Transaction and integration costs 22
107
(79 )%
Settlement of a withholding tax claim (29 ) —
NM
Total Adjusted OIBDA $ 3,566

$ 2,991
19 %

Adjusted OIBDA

U.S. Networks $ 3,192
$ 2,536
26 %
International Networks 742
727
2 %
Other 3
3
— %
Corporate and inter-segment eliminations (371 ) (275 ) (35 )%
Total Adjusted OIBDA $ 3,566

$ 2,991
19 %

The table below presents the calculation of total Adjusted OIBDA (in millions).


	Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		% Change		2020		2019		% Change
Revenues:
U.S. Networks	$	1,756	$	1,863	(6)	%	$	3,512	$	3,615	(3)	%
International Networks	783		1,020		(23)	%	1,706		1,972		(13)	%
Corporate, inter-segment eliminations, and other	2		2		—	%	6		5		20	%
Total revenues	2,541		2,885		(12)	%	5,224		5,592		(7)	%
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization	810		938		(14)	%	1,728		1,868		(7)	%
Selling, general and administrative ^(a)	604		666		(9)	%	1,256		1,284		(2)	%
Adjusted OIBDA	$	1,127	$	1,281	(12)	%	$	2,240	$	2,440	(8)	%

^(a)Selling, general and administrative expenses excludes employee share-based compensation, third-party transaction and integration costs related to the acquisition of Scripps Networks and other transactions, and for 2019, the settlement of a withholding tax claim.

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018 % Change 2019 2018 % Change
Revenues:
U.S. Networks $ 1,725
$ 1,674
3 % $ 5,340
$ 4,628
15 %
International Networks 950
916
4 % 2,922
3,065
(5 )%
Other 3
3
— % 8
52
(85 )%
Corporate and inter-segment eliminations —
(1 ) NM
—
(1 ) NM
Total revenues 2,678
2,592
3 % 8,270
7,744
7 %
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization 914
934
(2 )% 2,782
2,989
(7 )%
Selling, general and administrative ^(a)
638
598
7 % 1,922
1,764
9 %
Adjusted OIBDA $ 1,126
$ 1,060
6 % $ 3,566
$ 2,991
19 %

^(a)Selling, general and administrative expenses exclude employee share-based compensation, third-party transaction and integration costs related to the acquisition of Scripps Networks and other transactions, and for 2019, exclude the settlement of a withholding tax claim.

U.S. Networks

The ~~tables~~table below ~~present,~~presents, for our U.S. Networks segment, revenues by type, certain operating expenses, Adjusted OIBDA and a reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA to operating income (in millions).

Three Months Ended September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2019
2018
% Change
2019
2018

Actual
Actual Pro Forma Adjustments Pro Forma Combined
Actual Change
Pro Forma Combined Change
Revenues:

$ %
$ %
Advertising
$ 1,019

$ 991

3 %
$ 3,194
$ 2,708
$ 356
$ 3,064

$ 486
18 % $ 130
4 %
Distribution
681

644

6 %
2,066
1,812
156
1,968

254
14 % 98
5 %
Other
25

39

(36 )%
80
108
7
115

(28 ) (26 )% (35 ) (30 )%
Total revenues
1,725

1,674

3 %
5,340

4,628
519
5,147

712
15 % 193
4 %
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization
434

486

(11 )%
1,297
1,297
152
1,449

—
— %
(152 ) (10 )%
Selling, general and administrative ^(a)

286

287

— %
851
795
109
904

56
7 %
(53 ) (6 )%
Total Adjusted OIBDA
1,005

901

12 %
3,192
2,536
258
2,794

656
26 %
398
14 %
Employee share-based compensation —
—
NM
—
—
2
2

—
NM

(2 ) NM
Depreciation and amortization
228

296

(23 )%
723
691
(25 ) 666

32
5 %
57
9 %
Restructuring and other charges
4

206

(98 )%
11
259
9
268

(248 ) (96 )%
(257 ) (96 )%
Transaction and integration costs —
3
(100 )% —
7
(3 ) 4
(7 ) NM
(4 ) NM
Inter-segment eliminations
2

(3 )
NM

2
(2 ) (4 ) (6 )
4
NM

8
NM
Operating income
$ 771

$ 399

93 %
$ 2,456
$ 1,581
$ 279
$ 1,860

$ 875
55 %
$ 596
32 %

^(a)Selling, general and administrative expenses exclude share-based compensation and third-party transaction and integration costs directly related to the acquisition of Scripps Networks and other transactions.


	Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		% Change		2020		2019		% Change
Revenues:
Advertising	$	997	$	1,153	(14)	%	$	2,023	$	2,175	(7)	%
Distribution	739		688		7	%	1,447		1,385		4	%
Other	20		22		(9)	%	42		55		(24)	%
Total revenues	1,756		1,863		(6)	%	3,512		3,615		(3)	%
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization	442		441		—	%	889		863		3	%
Selling, general and administrative ^(a)	252		296		(15)	%	545		565		(4)	%
Total Adjusted OIBDA	1,062		1,126		(6)	%	2,078		2,187		(5)	%

Depreciation and amortization	225		222		1	%	451		495		(9)	%
Restructuring and other charges	—		3		NM		12		7		71	%

Inter-segment eliminations	1		3		(67)	%	2		—		NM
Operating income	$	836	$	898	(7)	%	$	1,613	$	1,685	(4)	%

^(a)Selling, general and administrative expenses excludes employee share-based compensation and third-party transaction and integration costs directly related to the acquisition of Scripps Networks and other transactions.

Revenues

Advertising revenue decreased 14% and 7% for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019 increased 3% and 18%,~~2020, respectively. ~~On a pro forma combined basis, advertising revenue increased 4%~~The decrease for the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019. The increases for such periods were~~2020 is primarily attributable to ~~increases~~a decline in ~~pricing,~~demand stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, and to a lesser extent, secular declines in the pay-TV ecosystem and lower inventory, partially offset by higher overall ratings and pricing. The decrease for the six months ended June 30, 2020 is primarily attributable to the aforementioned impacts of COVID-19, secular declines in the pay-TV ecosystem and, to a lesser extent, lower overall ratings, partially offset by the continued monetization of ~~digital~~ content offerings ~~and inventory, partially offset by lower overall ratings and the impact of audience declines~~ on our ~~linear networks. Advertising revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was additionally impacted by the prior year acquisition~~next generation platforms (such as our GO suite of ~~Scripps Networks.~~TVE applications and DTC subscription products) and increases in pricing.

Distribution revenue increased 6%7% and ~~14%~~4% for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019, respectively. On a pro forma combined basis, distribution revenue increased 5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The increases for such periods were attributable to~~2020, respectively, driven by increases in contractual affiliate rates and ~~additional carriage on streaming platforms,~~certain non-recurring items, partially offset by a decline in ~~overall~~linear subscribers. ~~Distribution~~Excluding these non-recurring items, distribution revenue increased 2% for both the ~~nine~~three and six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019 was additionally impacted by the prior year acquisition of Scripps Networks.~~2020. Total portfolio subscribers at ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 were 4%7% lower than at ~~September~~June 30, ~~2018,~~2019 excluding the one-time benefit of free previews provided during the pandemic, while subscribers to our fully distributed networks were 1%5% lower than the prior year.

Other revenues decreased ~~$14~~$2 million and ~~$28~~$13 million for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020, respectively.

Costs of Revenues

Costs of revenues ~~decreased 11% and~~ were flat for the three ~~and nine~~ months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019, respectively. On a pro forma combined basis, costs of revenues decreased 10%~~2020 and increased 3% for the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019. The decreases for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and pro forma combined nine months ended September 30, 2019 were~~2020, primarily attributable to ~~lower~~increases in content amortization ~~due~~from investments to ~~content synergies related to the integration of Scripps Networks. Costs of revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 were impacted by the aforementioned factors,~~support our next generation initiatives, partially offset by ~~the prior year acquisition~~a non-recurring reserve release established in purchase accounting and a reduction in production projects as a result of ~~Scripps Networks.~~COVID-19. Content expense was ~~$379~~$431 million and ~~$409~~$371 million for the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $818 million and $736 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The six months ended June 30, 2019 ~~and 2018, respectively, and $1.1 billion for each~~was favorably impacted by the effect of content synergies following the ~~nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018. On a pro forma combined basis, content expense was $1.2 billion for the nine months ended September 30,~~acquisition of Scripps Networks in 2018.

Selling, General and Administrative

Selling, general and administrative expenses ~~were flat~~decreased 15% and ~~increased 7%~~4% for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019, respectively. For the three months ended September 30, 2019, reductions in technology, professional services fees and personnel costs~~2020, respectively, due to ~~restructuring~~lower marketing-related expenses and the integration of Scripps Networks were offset by higher marketing expenses. The increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, was primarily due to the prior year acquisition of Scripps Networks. On a pro forma combined basis, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, primarily as a result of ~~cost reductions~~COVID-19, a reduction in ~~personnel, technology and professional services fees due to restructuring and integration of Scripps Networks, partially offset by higher marketing expenses.~~travel costs.

Adjusted OIBDA

Adjusted OIBDA ~~increased 12%~~decreased 6% and ~~26%~~5% for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020, respectively. ~~On a pro forma combined basis, adjusted OIBDA increased 14% for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, primarily due to the factors described above.~~

International Networks

The following tables present, for our International Networks segment, revenues by type, certain operating expenses, Adjusted OIBDA and a reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA to operating income (in millions).


	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2018		% Change		2019			2018																	Three Months Ended June 30,										Six Months Ended June 30,
							Actual			Actual		Pro Forma Adjustments		Pro Forma Combined		Actual Change					Pro Forma Combined Change						2020		2019		% Change		% Change (ex-FX)		2020		2019		% Change		% Change (ex-FX)
Revenues:																$			%		$			%		Revenues:
Advertising	$	394	$	374	5	%	$	1,253		$	1,232	$	70	$	1,302	$	21		2	%	$	(49	)	(4	)%	Advertising	$	276	$	466	(41)	%	(37)	%	$	652	$	859	(24)	%	(20)	%
Distribution	520		508		2	%	1,565			1,577		22		1,599		(12		)	(1	)%	(34		)	(2	)%	Distribution	486		518		(6)	%	(2)	%	1,001		1,045		(4)	%	(1)	%
Other	36		34		6	%	104			256		12		268		(152		)	(59	)%	(164		)	(61	)%	Other	21		36		(42)	%	(43)	%	53		68		(22)	%	(22)	%
Total revenues	950		916		4	%	2,922			3,065		104		3,169		(143		)	(5	)%	(247		)	(8	)%	Total revenues	783		1,020		(23)	%	(20)	%	1,706		1,972		(13)	%	(10)	%
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization	479		449		7	%	1,483			1,675		52		1,727		(192		)	(11	)%	(244		)	(14	)%	Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization	365		497		(27)	%	(23)	%	835		1,004		(17)	%	(14)	%
Selling, general and administrative	234		213		10	%	697			663		27		690		34			5	%	7			1	%	Selling, general and administrative	225		237		(5)	%	(1)	%	471		463		2	%	6	%
Total Adjusted OIBDA	237		254		(7	)%	742			727		25		752		15			2	%	(10		)	(1	)%	Total Adjusted OIBDA	193		286		(33)	%	(29)	%	400		505		(21)	%	(18)	%
Depreciation and amortization	77		82		(6	)%	241			232		19		251		9			4	%	(10		)	(4	)%	Depreciation and amortization	84		82		2	%	6	%	166		164		1	%	5	%
Impairment of goodwill	155		—		NM		155			—		—		—		155			NM		155			NM
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets																										Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets	38		—		NM		NM		38		—		NM		NM
Restructuring and other charges	5		16		(69	)%	15			262		2		264		(247		)	(94	)%	(249		)	(94	)%	Restructuring and other charges	3		6		(50)	%	(50)	%	4		10		(60)	%	(60)	%
Transaction and integration costs	—		3		NM		—			3		—		3		(3		)	NM		(3		)	NM

Inter-segment eliminations	—		7		NM		21			13		3		16		8			62	%	5			31	%	Inter-segment eliminations	—		18		NM		NM		—		21		NM		NM
Settlement of a withholding tax claim	—		—		NM		(29		)	—		—		—		(29		)	NM		(29		)	NM		Settlement of a withholding tax claim	—		—		NM		NM		—		(29)		NM		NM
Operating (loss) income	$	—	$	146	NM		$	339		$	217	$	1	$	218	$	122		56	%	$	121		56	%
Operating income																										Operating income	$	68	$	180	(62)	%	(59)	%	$	192	$	339	(43)	%	(41)	%

Revenues

Advertising revenue ~~increased 5%~~decreased 41% and 2%24% for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020, respectively. Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, advertising revenue ~~increased 10%~~decreased 37% and 9%20% for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020, respectively. ~~On a pro forma combined basis, excluding~~Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, ~~advertising revenue increased 3%~~the decrease for the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019. As reported results, excluding~~2020 was attributable to a decline in demand stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, and to a lesser extent, the discontinuation of certain pay-TV distribution in our Nordics business unit. Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, the decrease for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019, were~~2020 was primarily attributable to the aforementioned impacts of COVID-19, and to a lesser extent, the discontinuation of certain pay-TV distribution in our Nordics business unit, partially offset by the consolidation of the UKTV Lifestyle Business, expansion of our digital content offerings and to a lesser extent, higher pricing in certain markets in Europe. On a pro forma combined basis, excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the aforementioned factors were partially offset by the impact of the Olympics in 2018.Business.

Distribution revenue ~~increased 2%~~decreased 6% and ~~decreased 1%~~4% for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020, respectively. Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, distribution revenue ~~increased 8%~~decreased 2% and 5%1% for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020, respectively. ~~On a pro forma combined basis, excluding~~Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, ~~distribution revenue increased 4% for~~ the ~~nine months ended September 30, 2019. As reported results, excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations,~~decrease for the three and six months ended ~~September~~June 30, 2019, were attributable to certain content licensing arrangements, contractual price increases and new channel launches in our Latin America region, increases in digital licensing revenues, growth in Europe related to increases in pricing and monetization of digital content offerings. On a pro forma combined basis, excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the increase2020 was primarily attributable to the impact of sporting events due to COVID-19, the discontinuation of certain ~~content~~pay-TV distribution in our European market, and lower contractual rates, partially offset by increases in digital licensing ~~arrangements in Latin America, growth in pricing and subscribers to our linear networks and digital subscription services in Europe.~~

revenues.

Other revenue ~~increased $2 million and~~ decreased ~~$152~~$15 million for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019, respectively.~~2020. Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, other revenue ~~increased $4~~decreased $16 million and ~~decreased $136~~$15 million for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020, respectively. On a pro forma combined basis, excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, other revenue decreased $150 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. For both as reported and pro forma combined results, excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, nine months ended September 30, 2019, the decreases in other revenue were primarily attributable to the impact of sublicensing of Olympics sports rights in 2018.

Costs of Revenues

Costs of revenues ~~increased 7%~~decreased 27% and ~~decreased 11%~~17% for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020, respectively. Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, costs of revenues ~~increased 8%~~decreased 23% and ~~decreased 7%~~14% for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020, respectively. ~~On a pro forma combined basis, excluding~~Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, ~~costs of revenues decreased 10% for~~ the ~~nine months ended September 30, 2019. As reported results, excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations,~~decrease for the three and six months ended ~~September~~June 30, 2019, were primarily attributable to higher costs associated with our expanded digital content offerings and to a lesser extent, consolidation of the UKTV Lifestyle Business. On a pro forma combined basis, excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the decrease2020 was ~~primarily~~ attributable to the impact from timing of ~~costs related~~sporting events due to ~~the Olympics in 2018, partially offset by higher costs related to our expanded digital content offerings and consolidation of the UKTV Lifestyle Business.~~COVID-19.

Content expense, excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, was ~~$330~~$231 million and ~~$294~~$312 million for the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and ~~2018,~~2019, respectively, and ~~$978~~$553 million and ~~$1.0 billion~~$640 million for the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, 2020 and 2019, ~~and 2018,~~ respectively. ~~On a pro forma combined basis, excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, content expense was $1.1 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2018.~~

Selling, General and Administrative

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 5% and increased ~~10% and 5%~~2% for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020, respectively. Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 1% and increased ~~15% and 12%~~6% for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, 2019, respectively, primarily due to higher technology costs and personnel costs as a result of our expanded digital content offerings and higher marketing related expenses. On a pro forma combined basis, excluding2020, respectively. Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, ~~selling, general and administrative expenses increased 9%~~the decrease for the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020 was primarily ~~due~~attributable to lower marketing-related expenses and as a result of COVID-19, a reduction in travel costs. Excluding the ~~aforementioned factors,~~impact of foreign currency fluctuations, the increase for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was primarily attributable to higher personnel costs related to our next generation initiatives, partially offset by ~~the impact~~lower marketing-related expenses and, as a result of ~~marketing related expenses for the Olympics and certain channel launches~~COVID-19, a reduction in ~~Asia in 2018.~~travel costs.

Adjusted OIBDA

Adjusted OIBDA decreased 7%33% and ~~increased 2%~~21% for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019, respectively.~~2020. Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, adjusted OIBDA ~~increased 5%~~decreased 29% and ~~increased 13%~~18% for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, 2019, respectively. On a pro forma combined basis, excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, adjusted OIBDA increased 9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, primarily due to the factors described above.

~~The impairment of goodwill presented above for International Networks includes $123 million that was reallocated from Corporate and Inter-segment Eliminations.~~

~~Other~~

~~The following table presents, for Other, revenues, certain operating expenses, Adjusted OIBDA and a reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA to operating income (in millions).~~

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018 % Change 2019 2018 % Change
Revenues $ 3
$ 3
— % $ 8
$ 52
(85 )%
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization 1
—
NM
1
17
(94 )%
Selling, general and administrative 1
3
(67 )% 4
32
(88 )%
Adjusted OIBDA 1
—
NM
3
3
— %
Depreciation and amortization —
—
NM
—
3
NM
Restructuring and other charges —
—
NM
—
1
NM
(Gain) loss on disposition —
—
NM
—
(84 ) NM
Inter-segment eliminations (2 ) (1 ) NM
(8 ) (8 ) — %
Operating income $ 3
$ 1
NM
$ 11
$ 91
(88 )%

Subsequent to the sale of an 88% stake in the Education Business resulting in deconsolidation on April 30, 2018, Other only includes activities associated with inter-company sales of productions for our U.S. Networks segment.2020.

Corporate, ~~and~~ Inter-segment Eliminations, and Other

The following table presents our unallocated corporate amounts including certain operating expenses, Adjusted OIBDA and a reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA to operating loss (in millions).


	Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019			2018			% Change		2019			2018
									Actual			Actual			Pro Forma Adjustments			Pro Forma Combined			Actual Change					Pro Forma Combined Change						Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
																					$			%		$			%			2020		2019		% Change		2020		2019		% Change
Revenues	$	—		$	(1	)	NM		$	—		$	(1	)	$	—		$	(1	)	1			NM		1			NM		Revenues	$	2	$	2	—	%	$	6	$	5	20	%
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization	—			(1		)	NM		1			—			—			—			1			—	%	1			—	%	Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization	3		—		NM		4		1		NM
Selling, general and administrative	117			95			23	%	370			274			20			294			96			35	%	76			26	%	Selling, general and administrative	127		133		(5)	%	240		256		(6)	%
Adjusted OIBDA	(117		)	(95		)	(23	)%	(371		)	(275		)	(20		)	(295		)	(96		)	(35	)%	(76		)	(26	)%	Adjusted OIBDA	(128)		(131)		2	%	(238)		(252)		6	%
Employee share-based compensation	11			43			(74	)%	80			92			3			95			(12		)	NM		(15		)	(16	)%	Employee share-based compensation	31		39		(21)	%	24		69		(65)	%
Depreciation and amortization	17			20			(15	)%	50			75			—			75			(25		)	(33	)%	(25		)	(33	)%	Depreciation and amortization	25		16		56	%	43		33		30	%
Restructuring and other charges	(1		)	2			NM		(6		)	130			2			132			(136		)	NM		(138		)	NM		Restructuring and other charges	4		(2)		NM		6		(5)		NM
Transaction and integration costs	11			20			(45	)%	22			97			(28		)	69			(75		)	(77	)%	(47		)	(68	)%	Transaction and integration costs	—		4		NM		—		11		NM
Inter-segment eliminations	—			(3		)	NM		(15		)	(3		)	1			(2		)	(12		)	NM		(13		)	NM		Inter-segment eliminations	(1)		(21)		(95)	%	(2)		(21)		(90)	%
Operating loss	$	(155	)	$	(177	)	12	%	$	(502	)	$	(666	)	$	2		$	(664	)	$	164		25	%	$	162		24	%	Operating loss	$	(187)	$	(167)	12	%	$	(309)	$	(339)	(9)	%

Corporate operations primarily consist of executive management, administrative support services, substantially all of our share-based compensation, and transaction and integration costs related to Scripps Networks and other transactions.

Adjusted OIBDA ~~decreased 23%~~increased $3 million and ~~35%~~$14 million for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, 2019, respectively. Compared to pro forma combined results for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, Adjusted OIBDA decreased 26%. The decreases were primarily due to transformation projects related to technology infrastructure and software development, as well as facilities related expenses due to real estate consolidation.2020.

Foreign Exchange Impacting Comparability

The impact of exchange rates on our business is an important factor in understanding period-to-period comparisons of our results. For example, our international revenues are favorably impacted as the U.S. dollar weakens relative to other foreign currencies, and unfavorably impacted as the U.S. dollar strengthens relative to other foreign currencies. We believe the presentation of results on a constant currency basis ("ex-FX"), in addition to results reported in accordance with GAAP provides useful information about our operating performance because the presentation ex-FX excludes the effects of foreign currency volatility and highlights our core operating results. The presentation of results on a constant currency basis should be considered in addition to, but not a substitute for, measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP.

The ex-FX change represents the percentage change on a period-over-period basis adjusted for foreign currency impacts. The ex-FX change is calculated as the difference between the current year amounts translated at a baseline rate, which is a spot rate for each of our currencies determined early in the fiscal year as part of our forecasting process (the ~~“2019~~“2020 Baseline Rate”), and the prior year amounts translated at the same ~~2019~~2020 Baseline Rate. In addition, consistent with the assumption of a constant currency environment, our ex-FX results exclude the impact of our foreign currency hedging activities, as well as realized and unrealized foreign currency transaction gains and losses. Results on a constant currency basis, as we present them, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Selling, general and administrative expense, as presented below, excludes share-based compensation and transaction and integration costs related to Scripps Networks and other transactions due to their impact on comparability between periods.

The impact of foreign currency on the comparability of our consolidated results is as follows (dollar amounts in millions):


	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		% Change (Reported)		% Change (ex-FX)
Revenues:
Advertising	$	1,273	$	1,619	(21)	%	(20)	%
Distribution	1,225		1,206		2	%	3	%
Other	43		60		(28)	%	(30)	%
Total revenues	2,541		2,885		(12)	%	(11)	%
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization	810		938		(14)	%	(12)	%
Selling, general and administrative	604		666		(9)	%	(8)	%
Adjusted OIBDA	$	1,127	$	1,281	(12)	%	(11)	%


	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019		% Change (Reported)		% Change (ex-FX)
Revenues:
Advertising	$	2,675	$	3,034	(12)	%	(11)	%
Distribution	2,448		2,430		1	%	2	%
Other	101		128		(21)	%	(21)	%
Total revenues	5,224		5,592		(7)	%	(5)	%
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization	1,728		1,868		(7)	%	(6)	%
Selling, general and administrative	1,256		1,284		(2)	%	(1)	%
Adjusted OIBDA	$	2,240	$	2,440	(8)	%	(7)	%

Three Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018
% Change
(Reported)

% Change
(ex-FX)
Revenues:
Advertising $ 1,413
$ 1,365
4 % 5 %
Distribution 1,201
1,152
4 % 7 %
Other 64
75
(15 )% (13 )%
Total revenues 2,678
2,592
3 % 5 %
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization 914
934
(2 )% (1 )%
Selling, general and administrative 638
598
7 % 8 %
Adjusted OIBDA $ 1,126

$ 1,060
6 % 9 %

Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018
% Change
(Reported)

% Change
(ex-FX)
Revenues:
Advertising $ 4,447
$ 3,940
13 % 15 %
Distribution 3,631
3,389
7 % 10 %
Other 192
415
(54 )% (51 )%
Total revenues 8,270
7,744
7 % 9 %
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization 2,782
2,989
(7 )% (4 )%
Selling, general and administrative 1,922
1,764
9 % 12 %
Adjusted OIBDA $ 3,566
$ 2,991
19 % 22 %

The impact of foreign currency on the comparability of our financial results for International Networks for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 is as follows (dollar amounts in millions).

Three Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018
% Change
(Reported)

% Change
(ex-FX)
Revenues:
Advertising $ 394
$ 374
5 % 10 %
Distribution 520
508
2 % 8 %
Other 36
34
6 % 12 %
Total revenues 950
916
4 % 9 %
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization 479
449
7 % 8 %
Selling, general and administrative 234
213
10 % 15 %
Adjusted OIBDA $ 237
$ 254
(7 )% 5 %

Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018
% Change
(Reported)

% Change
(ex-FX)
Revenues:
Advertising $ 1,253
$ 1,232
2 % 9 %
Distribution 1,565
1,577
(1 )% 5 %
Other 104
256
(59 )% (56 )%
Total revenues 2,922
3,065
(5 )% 2 %
Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization 1,483
1,675
(11 )% (7 )%
Selling, general and administrative 697
663
5 % 12 %
Adjusted OIBDA $ 742
$ 727
2 % 13 %

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Liquidity

Sources of Cash

Historically, we have generated a significant amount of cash from operations. During the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~,2020, we funded our working capital needs primarily through cash flows from operations. As of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020, we had ~~$813 million~~$1.7 billion of cash and cash equivalents on hand. We are a well-known seasoned issuer and have the ability to conduct registered offerings of securities, including debt securities, common stock and preferred stock, on short ~~notice.~~notice, subject to market conditions. Access to sufficient capital from the public market is not assured. We also have a $2.5 billion revolving credit facility and commercial paper program described below.

Beginning in February 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic began adversely affecting the availability of borrowings in the commercial paper market. In addition, during the six months ended June 30, 2020, we implemented several measures that we believe will preserve sufficient liquidity in the near term in response to the impact of COVID-19, as discussed further below.

•Debt

Senior Notes

In ~~May 2019,~~2020, Discovery Communications, LLC ("DCL") issued ~~$750 million~~$2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of ~~4.125%~~ Senior Notes due ~~2029 (the “2029 Notes”)~~in 2030 and ~~$750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.300% Senior Notes due 2049 (the “2049 Notes”).~~2050. All of DCL's outstanding senior notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured and unsubordinated basis by ~~the Company~~Discovery and by Scripps Networks and contain certain covenants, events of default and other customary provisions.

~~In connection with~~ DCL used the ~~Scripps Networks acquisition in March 2018,~~proceeds from the ~~Company assumed $2.5 billion aggregate principal amount of Scripps Networks 2.750% senior notes due 2019, 2.800% senior notes due~~ 2020 ~~3.500% senior notes due 2022, 3.900% senior notes due 2024 and 3.950% senior notes due 2025 (the "Scripps Networks Senior Notes").~~

~~In April 2018, pursuant~~offering to the Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement to Exchange dated March 5, 2018, DCL, our wholly-owned subsidiary, completed the exchange of $2.3 billion aggregate principal amount of Scripps Networks Senior Notes,fund a tender offer for ~~$2.3~~$1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of DCL's ~~2.750%~~and Scripps Networks' senior notes, ~~due 2019, 2.800% senior notes due 2020, 3.500% senior notes due 2022, 3.900% senior notes due 2024and 3.950% senior notes due 2025. Interest~~which resulted in a loss on ~~these notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. The exchange was accounted for as a~~extinguishment of debt ~~modification~~of $71 million, and ~~as a result, third-party issuance costs were expensed as incurred. In connection with this exchange transaction, Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc., which had become~~to repay the $500 million outstanding under our ~~wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company through acquisition, fully and unconditionally guaranteed the DCL senior notes.~~revolving credit facility described below.

Revolving Credit Facility and Commercial Paper

We have access to a $2.5 billion revolving credit facility. Borrowing capacity under this agreement is reduced by the outstanding borrowings under our commercial paper program. ~~As of September 30, 2019,~~During March 2020, we ~~had no outstanding borrowings~~drew down $500 million under the revolving credit ~~facility. The revolving credit~~ facility ~~agreement provides for a maturity date~~to increase our cash position and maximize flexibility in light of ~~August 2022 and~~ the ~~option for up to two additional 364-day renewal periods.~~uncertainty surrounding the impact of COVID-19. As described above, such amount was repaid during the quarter ended June 30, 2020. All obligations of DCL and the other borrowers under the revolving credit facility are unsecured and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Discovery.

The credit agreement governing the revolving credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”) contains customary representations, warranties and events of default, as well as affirmative and negative covenants. ~~The~~On April 30, 2020, to preserve flexibility in the current environment, we amended certain provisions of the Credit Agreement, ~~requires DCL~~including modifying the financial covenants to ~~maintain a consolidated interest coverage ratio (as defined in~~reset the Credit Agreement) of no less than 3:00 to 1:00 and requires a consolidated leverage ratio of financial covenant of 5.50 to 1.00, with step-downs to 5.00 to 1.00 that occurred in the first year after the closing of the acquisition of Scripps Networks and 4.50 to 1.00 that will occur in the second year after the closing.Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio. (See Note 7.) As of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019, Discovery, DCL and the other borrowers~~2020, we were in compliance with all covenants and there were no events of default under the Credit Agreement.

~~Term Loans~~

~~Commercial Paper~~

Under our commercial paper program and subject to market conditions, DCL may issue unsecured commercial paper notes guaranteed by ~~the Company~~Discovery and Scripps Networks from time to time up to an aggregate principal amount outstanding at any given time of ~~$1 billion.~~$1.5 billion, including up to $500 million of euro-denominated borrowings. The maturities of these notes vary but may not exceed 397 days. The notes may be issued at a discount or at par, and interest rates vary based on market conditions and the credit rating assigned to the notes at the time of issuance. ~~The Company~~As of June 30, 2020, we had no outstanding ~~borrowings as of September 30, 2019.~~borrowings. Borrowings under the commercial paper program reduce the borrowing capacity under the ~~revolving credit facility arrangement~~Credit Agreement referenced above.

Uses of Cash

Our primary uses of cash include the creation and acquisition of new content, business acquisitions, repurchases of our capital stock, income taxes, personnel costs, principal and interest on our outstanding senior notes, and funding for various equity method and other investments.

•Investments and Business Combinations

~~Scripps Networks Acquisition~~

~~On March 6, 2018, Discovery completed~~We made no business acquisitions during the ~~Scripps Networks acquisition for total consideration~~six months ended June 30, 2020, and made business acquisitions of $12.0 billion, including cash of $8.8 billion and stock of $3.2 billion. The Scripps Networks acquisition consideration consisted of (i) for Scripps Networks shareholders who did not make an election or elected$60 million during the mixed consideration, $65.82 in cash and 1.0584 shares of Discovery Series C common stock for each Scripps Networks share, (ii) for Scripps Networks shareholders that elected the cash consideration, $90.00 in cash for each Scripps Networks share and (iii) for Scripps Networks shareholders that elected the stock consideration, 3.9392 shares of Discovery Series C common stock for each Scripps Networks share, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among Discovery, Scripps Networks, and Skylight Merger Sub, Inc., dated Julysix months ended June 30, ~~2017.~~

~~Other Investments~~2019.

Our uses of cash have included investments in equity method investments and equity investments without readily determinable fair value. (See Note 3 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.) We provide funding to our investees from time to time. During the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019, the Company~~2020, we contributed ~~$215~~$81 million for investments in and advances to our investees.

•Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest and Noncontrolling Interest

Due to business combinations, we also have redeemable equity balances of ~~$446~~$442 million, which may require the use of cash in the event holders of noncontrolling interests put their interests to ~~the Company. (See Note 10~~us beginning in 2021. Distributions to ~~the accompanying consolidated financial statements.) Distributions to~~noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests ~~and noncontrolling interests~~ totaled ~~$227~~$202 million and ~~$59~~$191 million for the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and ~~2018.~~2019.

•Content Acquisition

We plan to continue to invest significantly in the creation and acquisition of new content. Contractual commitments to acquire content have not materially changed as set forth in "Commitments and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements" in Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our ~~2018~~2019 Form 10-K.

•Common Stock Repurchases

Historically, we have funded our stock repurchases through a combination of cash on hand, cash generated by operations and the issuance of debt. In ~~April 2019,~~February 2020, our Board of Directors authorized additional stock repurchases of up to $2 billion upon completion of our existing $1 ~~billion.~~billion authorization announced in May 2019. Under the new stock repurchase authorization, management is authorized to purchase shares from time to time through open market purchases at prevailing prices or privately negotiated purchases subject to market conditions and other factors. (See Note 119 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.) During the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019, the Company~~2020, we repurchased ~~11.6~~$527 million ~~shares~~ of ~~its~~our Series C common ~~stock for $300 million.~~stock.

•Income Taxes and Interest

We expect to continue to make payments for income taxes and interest on our outstanding senior notes. During the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020, we made cash payments of ~~$499~~$183 million and ~~$541~~$342 million for income taxes and interest on our outstanding debt, respectively.

•Debt

In ~~September 2019, we redeemed $500 million and $400 million of our 2.200% senior notes and floating rate notes, respectively, as they came due.~~

~~We used~~addition to the ~~net proceeds from our issuance of the 2029 Notes and 2049 Notes to redeem and repurchase $477 million~~tender offer for $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of ~~our outstanding 2.750%~~DCL's and Scripps Networks' senior notes and ~~$789~~repayment of the $500 million ~~aggregate principal amount~~outstanding under our revolving credit facility described above, during the six months ended June 30, 2020 we paid $600 million of ~~our outstanding 5.050%~~ senior notes that had original maturities of November 2019 and June 2020, respectively. The repayment included $20 million for net premiums over par and $3 million of non-cash charges resulting in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $23 million.

In March 2019, we redeemed $411 million aggregate principal amount of our outstanding 5.625% senior notes that had an original maturity of August 2019. The repayment included $5 million for premium over par on the 5.625% senior notes and resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $5 million.

~~During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, we made additional open market bond repurchases totaling $50 million.~~as they came due. We have an additional ~~$600~~$335 million ~~of outstanding senior notes coming~~ due in June ~~2020.~~

~~Restructuring and Other~~

Our uses of cash include restructuring and other charges related to contract terminations and employee terminations. These charges result from activities to integrate the Scripps Networks and other cost reduction initiatives. As of September 30, 2019, we have restructuring liabilities of $48 million related to employee and contract terminations. (See Note 21 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.)

2021.

Cash Flows

The following table presents changes in cash and cash equivalents (in millions).


	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020		2019
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period	$	1,552	$	986
Cash provided by operating activities	1,326		1,216
Cash used in investing activities	(154)		(220)
Cash used in financing activities	(998)		(643)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	12		(18)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	186		335
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period	$	1,738	$	1,321

Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period $ 986
$ 7,309
Cash provided by operating activities 2,167
1,647
Cash used in investing activities (291 ) (8,549 )
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities (1,992 ) 148
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (57 ) (24 )
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (173 ) (6,778 )
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 813
$ 531

Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities was ~~$2.2~~$1.3 billion and ~~$1.6~~$1.2 billion during the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and ~~2018,~~2019, respectively. The increase was primarily attributable to ~~an increase~~a positive fluctuation in working capital activity (primarily due to a decrease in receivables activity during the period and lower cash taxes), partially offset by a decrease in net income excluding non-cash ~~items following the acquisition of Scripps Networks, partially offset by a negative fluctuation in working capital activity.~~items.

Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities was ~~$291~~$154 million and ~~$8.5 billion~~$220 million during the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, 2020 and 2019, ~~and 2018, respectively, which~~respectively. The decrease in cash used in investing activities was primarily ~~attributable~~driven by a reduction in business acquisitions and investments in and advances to equity method investments, proceeds received from the ~~acquisition~~settlement of ~~Scripps Networks in 2018.~~certain derivative instruments, including termination of the Lionsgate collar (See Note 23 to the accompanying consolidated financial ~~statements.)~~statements), partially offset by an increase in capital expenditures.

Financing Activities

Cash used in financing activities was ~~$2.0 billion for~~$998 million and $643 million during the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, 2020 and 2019, ~~and~~respectively. The increase in cash ~~provided by financing activities was $148 million for~~used during the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2018. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, cash used in financing activities~~2020 was primarily attributable to ~~principal~~repurchases of stock, partially offset by net repayments and borrowings of ~~debt~~senior notes and the change in net activity under the revolving credit facility, stock repurchases, and distributions to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests, partially offset by the issuance of 10- and 30-year notes. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, cash provided by financing activities was primarily attributable to borrowings under the term loan facility and commercial paper program, partially offset by principal repayments of term loans.facility.

Capital Resources

As of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020, capital resources were comprised of the following (in millions).


	June 30, 2020
	Total Capacity		Outstanding Letters of Credit		Outstanding Indebtedness		Unused Capacity
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,683	$	—	$	—	$	1,683
Revolving credit facility and commercial paper program ^(a)	2,500		1		—		2,499
Senior notes ^(b)	15,410		—		15,410		—
Program financing line of credit	26		—		4		22
Total	$	19,619	$	1	$	15,414	$	4,204

September 30, 2019

Total
Capacity

Outstanding
Letters of
Credit

Outstanding
Indebtedness

Unused
Capacity
Cash and cash equivalents $ 813
$ —
$ —
$ 813
Revolving credit facility and commercial paper program ^(a)
2,500
1
—
2,499
Senior notes ^(b)
15,482
—
15,482
—
Program financing line of credit 26
—
14
12
Total $ 18,821
$ 1
$ 15,496
$ 3,324

^(a) There were no borrowings under the ~~revolving credit facility or~~ commercial paper program outstanding as of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019.~~2020.

^(b)Interest on the senior notes is paid annually ~~semi-annually~~ or ~~quarterly.~~semi-annually. Our senior notes outstanding as of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 had interest rates that ranged from 1.90% to 6.35% and will mature between ~~2020~~2021 and ~~2049.~~2050.

We expect that our cash balance, cash generated from operations and availability under ~~our revolving credit agreement~~the Credit Agreement will be sufficient to fund our cash needs for the next twelve months. Our borrowing costs and access to capital markets can be affected by short and long-term debt ratings assigned by independent rating agencies which are based, in part, on our performance as measured by credit metrics such as interest coverage and leverage ratios.

As of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020, we held ~~$140~~$182 million of our ~~$813 million~~$1.7 billion of cash and cash equivalents in our foreign subsidiaries. The 2017 Tax Act enacted onin December ~~22,~~ 2017 features a participation exemption regime with current taxation of certain foreign income and imposes a mandatory repatriation toll tax on unremitted foreign earnings. Notwithstanding the U.S. taxation of these amounts, we intend to continue to reinvest these funds outside of the U.S. Our current plans do not demonstrate a need to repatriate them to the U.S. However, if these funds are needed in the U.S., we would be required to accrue and pay non-U.S. taxes to repatriate them. The determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred income tax liability with respect to these undistributed foreign earnings is not practicable.

Summarized Guarantor Financial Information

Basis of Presentation

Each of the Company, DCL, Discovery Communications Holding LLC (“DCH”) and/or Scripps Networks has the ability to conduct registered offerings of debt securities under the Company’s shelf registration statement. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, all of the Company’s outstanding registered senior notes have been issued by DCL, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and guaranteed by the Company and Scripps Networks, except for $32 million of senior notes outstanding as of June 30, 2020 that have been issued by Scripps Networks and are not guaranteed. (See Note 7.) DCL primarily includes the Discovery Channel and TLC networks in the U.S. DCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of DCH. The Company wholly owns DCH through a 33 1/3% direct ownership interest and a 66 2/3% indirect ownership interest through Discovery Holding Company (“DHC”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Scripps Networks is 100% owned by the Company.

The tables below present the summarized financial information as combined for Discovery, Inc. (the “Parent”), Scripps Networks and DCL (collectively, the “Obligors”). All guarantees of the senior notes (the “Note Guarantees”) are full and unconditional, joint and several and unsecured, and cover all payment obligations arising under the senior notes. DCH currently is not an issuer or guarantor of any securities and therefore is not included in the summarized financial information included herein.

Note Guarantees issued by Scripps Networks or any subsidiary of the Parent that in the future issues a Note Guarantee (each, a “Subsidiary Guarantor”) may be released and discharged (i) concurrently with any direct or indirect sale or disposition of such Subsidiary Guarantor or any interest therein, (ii) at any time that such Subsidiary Guarantor is released from all of its obligations under its guarantee of payment by DCL, (iii) upon the merger or consolidation of any Subsidiary Guarantor with and into DCL or the Parent or another Subsidiary Guarantor, or upon the liquidation of such Subsidiary Guarantor and (iv) other customary events constituting a discharge of the Obligors’ obligations.

Summarized Financial Information

During the second quarter of 2020, the Company early adopted Rule 13-01 of the SEC's Regulation S-X. In lieu of providing separate unaudited financial statements for the Parent and Scripps Networks as a Subsidiary Guarantor, the Company has included the accompanying summarized combined financial information of the Obligors after the elimination of intercompany transactions and balances among the Obligors and the elimination of equity in earnings from and investments in any subsidiary of the Parent that is a non-guarantor (in millions).


	June 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Current assets	$	1,672	$	1,399
Non-guarantor inter-company trade receivables, net	$	301	$	358
Noncurrent assets	$	5,895	$	5,866
Current liabilities	$	1,048	$	1,153
Noncurrent liabilities	$	16,424	$	16,082


	Six months ended June 30, 2020		Year ended December 31, 2019
Revenues	$	1,038	$	2,086
Operating income	$	583	$	1,184
Net income	$	100	$	325
Net income available to Discovery, Inc.	$	91	$	306

COMMITMENTS AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

In the normal course of business, we enter into commitments for the purchase of goods or services that require us to make payments or provide funding in the event certain circumstances occur. Contractual commitments have not materially changed as set forth in "Commitments and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements" in Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our ~~2018~~2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

In the ordinary course of business, we enter into transactions with related parties, primarily ~~Liberty Global, Liberty Broadband,~~ our equity method investees and ~~minority partners of our consolidated subsidiaries.~~the Liberty Group. (See Note 1815 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.)

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

Our critical accounting policies and estimates have not changed since December 31, ~~2018~~.2019. For a discussion of each of our critical accounting estimates listed below, including information and analysis of estimates and assumptions involved in their application, see "Critical Accounting Policies and ~~other significant accounting policies, see Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements~~Estimates" included in Item ~~8, “Financial Statements~~7, “Management's Discussion and ~~Supplementary Data”~~Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our ~~2018~~2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K:

•~~Revenue recognition;~~Uncertain tax positions;

•Goodwill and intangible assets;

•~~Income taxes;~~Content rights;

•~~Business combinations;~~

•~~Content rights;~~Consolidation; and

•~~Equity method investments.~~Revenue recognition

~~During the fourth quarter~~As of ~~2018, the Company~~October 1, 2019, we performed a ~~qualitative~~quantitative goodwill impairment assessment for all reporting units consistent with our accounting policy. The estimated fair value of each reporting unit exceeded its carrying value and, therefore, no impairment was recorded. The Europe reporting unit, which had headroom of 19%, was the only reporting unit with fair value in excess of carrying value of less than 20%. The fair values of the reporting units were determined using discounted cash flow ("DCF") and market-based valuation models. Cash flows were determined based our estimates of future operating results and discounted using an internal rate of return based on an assessment of the risk inherent in future cash flows of the respective reporting unit. The market-based valuation models utilized multiples of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Both the DCF and market-based models resulted in substantially similar fair values. As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the carrying value of goodwill assigned to the Europe reporting unit was $1.9 billion. We concluded that the continued impacts of COVID-19 on the operating results of the Europe reporting unit represented a triggering event in the second quarter of 2020.

We performed a quantitative goodwill impairment analysis for the Europe reporting unit using a DCF valuation model. A market-based valuation model was not weighted in the analysis given the significant volatility in the equity markets. Significant judgments and assumptions in the DCF model included the amount and timing of future cash flows, long-term growth rates of 2%, and a discount rate ranging from 10% to 10.5%. The estimated fair value of the Europe reporting unit exceeded its carrying value and, therefore, no impairment was recorded. The Europe reporting unit’s headroom further declined, remaining below 20% at June 30, 2020. We noted that a 0.5% increase in the discount rate and a 0.5% decrease in the long-term growth rate would not have resulted in an impairment loss. However, due to significant uncertainty surrounding the current COVID-19 environment, management's judgment regarding this could change in the future and, as such, we will continue to monitor this reporting unit for changes in the business environment that could impact recoverability.

In addition, we determined that it was more likely than not that the fair value ~~of its~~was greater than the carrying value for all other reporting units ~~exceeded their carrying values, except for its~~with the exception of the Asia-Pacific reporting unit. ~~For~~We performed a quantitative goodwill impairment analysis for the Asia-Pacific reporting unit and determined that the ~~Company then performed a quantitative step 1 impairment test, which indicated limited headroom (the excess of~~estimated fair value ~~over~~did not exceed its carrying ~~value) of 10%.~~

~~Given~~value, which resulted in a pre-tax impairment charge to write-off the ~~limited headroom in~~remaining $36 million goodwill balance during the Asia-Pacific reporting unit, the Company closely monitored its results during 2019. During the third quarter, due to an increasingly challenging business environment in the Asia-Pacific region, which included 1) moderating revenue growth projections, 2) underperformance of certain sports investments, 3) heightened volatility in China and surrounding economies, and 4) a decline in Asia-Pacific stock price multiplesthree months ended June 30, 2020. The impairment charge is not deductible for ~~peer media companies, the Company believed the increased risk required it to perform an interim impairment test. The step 1 test utilized a DCF valuation methodology.~~tax purposes. Significant judgments and assumptions included the amount and timing of ~~expected~~ future cash flows, long-term growth rates ranging from 2% to 2.5%, and a discount rate of 11%. The cash flows employed in the DCF analysis for the Asia-Pacific reporting unit ~~are~~were based on the reporting ~~unit's~~unit’s budget and long-term business plan. The ~~results of the step 1 test indicated that the carrying value of the net assets in the Asia-Pacific reporting unit exceeded its fair value.~~

~~The~~ determination of fair value of ~~the Company's~~our Asia-Pacific reporting unit represents a Level 3 fair value measurement in the fair value hierarchy due to its use of internal projections and unobservable measurement inputs. ~~Changes in significant judgments and estimates could significantly impact the concluded fair value of the reporting unit or the valuation of intangible assets.~~

The goodwill impairment charge did not have an impact on the calculation of ~~the Company's~~our financial covenants under ~~the Company's~~our debt arrangements.

NEW ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

We adopted certain new accounting and reporting standards during the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019.~~2020. (See Note 1 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.)

CAUTIONARY NOTE CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding our business, marketing and operating strategies, integration of acquired businesses, new service offerings, financial prospects, and anticipated sources and uses of capital. Words such as “anticipates,” “estimates,” “expects,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” and terms of similar substance used in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance identify forward-looking statements. Where, in any forward-looking statement, we express an expectation or belief as to future results or events, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that the expectation or belief will result or be accomplished. The following is a list of some, but not all, of the factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated:

•changes in the distribution and viewing of television programming, including the expanded deployment of personal video recorders, ~~SVOD,~~subscription video on demand, internet protocol television, mobile personal devices and personal tablets and their impact on television advertising revenue;

•continued consolidation of distribution customers and production studios;

•a failure to secure affiliate agreements or renewal of such agreements on less favorable terms;

•rapid technological changes;

•the inability of advertisers or affiliates to remit payment to us in a timely manner or at all;

•general economic and business ~~conditions;~~conditions, including the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic;

•industry trends, including the timing of, and spending on, feature film, television and television commercial production;

•spending on domestic and foreign television advertising;

•disagreements with our distributors or other business partners over contract interpretation;

•fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, political unrest and regulatory changes in international markets;

•market demand for foreign first-run and existing content libraries;

•the regulatory and competitive environment of the industries in which we, and the entities in which we have interests, operate;

•uncertainties inherent in the development of new business lines and business strategies;

•uncertainties regarding the financial performance of our equity method investees;

•our ability to complete, integrate, maintain and obtain the anticipated benefits and synergies from our proposed business combinations and acquisitions, including our 2018 acquisition of Scripps Networks, on a timely basis or at all;

•uncertainties associated with product and service development and market acceptance, including the development and provision of programming for new television and telecommunications technologies;

•future financial performance, including availability, terms, and deployment of capital;

•the ability of suppliers and vendors to deliver products, equipment, software, and services;

•our ability to achieve the efficiencies, savings and other benefits anticipated from our cost-reduction initiatives;

•the outcome of any pending or threatened litigation;

•availability of qualified personnel;

•the possibility or duration of an industry-wide strike or other job action affecting a major entertainment industry union;

•changes in, or failure or inability to comply with, government regulations, including, without limitation, regulations of the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") and data privacy regulations and adverse outcomes from regulatory proceedings;

•changes in income taxes due to regulatory changes or changes in our corporate structure;

•changes in the nature of key strategic relationships with partners, distributors and equity method investee partners;

•competitor responses to our products and services and the products and services of the entities in which we have interests;

•threatened or actual cyber or terrorist attacks and military action;

•our level of debt;

•reduced access to capital markets or significant increases in costs to borrow; and

•a reduction of advertising revenue associated with unexpected reductions in the number of subscribers.

These risks have the potential to impact the recoverability of the assets recorded on our balance sheets, including goodwill or other intangibles. Additionally, many of these risks are currently amplified by and may, in the future, continue to be amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. For additional risk factors, refer to Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in our ~~2018~~2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Part II, Item 1A, "Risk Factors" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. These forward-looking statements and such risks, uncertainties and other factors speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report, and we expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein, to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto, or any other change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Quantitative and qualitative disclosures about our existing market risk are set forth in Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk,” in the ~~2018~~2019 Form 10-K. Our exposures to market risk have not changed materially since December 31, ~~2018.~~2019.

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019.~~2020. The term “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Based on the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

During the three months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019,~~2020, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f), that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. On March 6, 2018, we acquired Scripps Networks. See Note 2 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements. As a result, we are currently integrating policies, processes, people, technology and operations for the combined company and assessing the impact to our internal control over financial reporting. Management will continue to evaluate our internal control over financial reporting as we execute integration activities.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings

In the normal course of business, we experience routine claims and legal proceedings. It is the opinion of our management, based on information available at this time, that none of the current claims and proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. See Note 1916 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors

Disclosure about our existing risk factors is set forth in Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in the ~~2018~~2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K. ~~Our~~The coronavirus disease 2019, referred to as the COVID-19 pandemic, has heightened, and in some cases manifested, certain of the risks we normally face in operating our business, including those disclosed in the 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The risk factors disclosure in the 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K is qualified by the new information relating to the COVID-19 pandemic that is disclosed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including the new risk factors set forth below. Other than the risk factors set forth below, our risk factors have not changed materially since December 31, ~~2018, other than~~2019.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted, and is expected to continue to disrupt our business operations and poses risks to our business, results of operations and financial position, the ~~following:~~nature and extent of which are highly uncertain, rapidly changing and unpredictable.

~~On June 23, 2016,~~The continuing global spread of the ~~U.K. held a referendum~~coronavirus disease 2019, commonly called “COVID-19,” has created significant worldwide operational volatility, uncertainty and disruption.

Countries throughout the world have imposed increasingly stringent restrictions on social and commercial activity in ~~which voters approved~~ an ~~exit from~~effort to slow the ~~European Union (“E.U.”), commonly referred to as “Brexit.” E.U. law provides for a departing member state~~spread of the illness. These restrictions have begun to have a ~~two-year notice period~~significant adverse impact upon many sectors, including the media industry in which we operate. The extent of the impact to ~~negotiate a term~~our business, customers, employees, vendors, and our distribution, advertising and production partners will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted. Any negative effect on these third parties, however, could materially adversely impact us.

In particular, our advertising revenues, which represented 54% of ~~exit,~~our consolidated revenues in 2019, may decrease significantly if our advertising partners in certain sectors (such as travel) continue to reduce their advertising spending, or if we are limited in our ability to create and air new content due to prolonged production shutdowns and delays. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused some of our advertisers to reduce their spending, and future declines in the economic prospects of advertisers or the economy in general due to COVID 19 could continue to negatively impact their advertising expenditures in the future. We have begun to, and may continue to, experience additional decreases in advertising revenues related to live sporting events, which have been cancelled or postponed due to the ~~U.K. triggered~~pandemic. For example, on March ~~27, 2017~~24, 2020, the International Olympic Committee and ~~subsequently extended. On October 17, 2019, a revised draft withdrawal agreement was published detailing~~ the ~~framework~~Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee agreed to postpone the 2020 Olympic Games to 2021. The postponement of the ~~future relationship between the U.K.~~Olympic Games will delay our expected Olympic-related revenue. Further, a prolonged, global recession due to COVID-19 may put pressure on household budgets and cause a decrease in consumer discretionary spending, which may decrease our subscriber numbers, distribution revenues and the ~~E.U. This agreement~~rates we are able to charge for advertising.

In addition, we have implemented remote work arrangements effective mid-March 2020. While these arrangements have not materially affected our ability to maintain our business operations to date, these arrangements may adversely impact our business operations in the future.

The extent to which COVID-19 will adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations will depend on numerous evolving factors, which are highly uncertain, rapidly changing and cannot be predicted, including:

•the duration and scope of the outbreak;

•governmental, business and individual actions that have been and continue to be taken in response to the outbreak, including travel restrictions, quarantines, social distancing, work-at-home, stay-at-home and shelter-in-place orders and shut-downs;

•the impact of the outbreak on the financial markets and economic activity generally;

•the effect of the outbreak on our investments, customers, vendors and production partners;

•the impact of the outbreak on the health, well-being and productivity of our employees and the potential for disruption to our ability to conduct our operations; and

•the ability of our customers to pay for our services during and following the outbreak.

The COVID-19 pandemic has ~~not yet been ratified by~~caused substantial disruption in financial markets and economies worldwide, both of which could result in adverse effects on our business, operations, stock price and ability to raise capital.

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the ~~U.K.~~global economy and ~~European Parliaments. While~~created significant volatility and disruption in the ~~deadline~~credit and financial markets, which is expected to continue and may worsen for ~~the U.K.'s departure from the E.U.~~an undetermined period of time. The pandemic and continued spread of COVID-19 has ~~been extended to January 31, 2020, there remains~~caused a global recession. There is a significant degree of uncertainty and lack of visibility as to ~~whether an agreement would be ratified prior~~the extent and duration of such slowdown or recession; however, any such outcome may adversely affect our credit ratings, stock price, ability to ~~such date, whether the U.K. will depart without such an agreement in place, or whether the deadline will be further extended. A U.K. general election~~access capital on ~~December 12, 2019 may impact the outcome. Brexit may have an adverse impact on advertising, subscribers, distributors~~favorable terms and ~~employees, as described in Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in~~ability to meet our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K. We continue to monitor the situation for potential effects to our distribution and licensing agreements, unusual foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, and changes to the legal and regulatory landscape. If ratified, the withdrawal agreement will include a transitional period until December 2020, which could mitigate against some of these impacts.

~~ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds~~

~~The following table presents information about our repurchases of common stock that were made through open market transactions during the~~ ~~three months ended September 30, 2019~~liquidity needs.

Period Total Number
of Series C Shares
Purchased
Average Price Paid per Share: Series C^(a)

Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs^(b)

Approximate
Dollar Value of
Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or Programs^(a)(b⁾
July 1, 2019 - July 31, 2019 —
$ —
—
$ —
August 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019 4,790,783
$ 25.87
4,790,783
$ 876,041,235
September 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019 6,773,946
$ 25.97
6,773,946
$ 700,144,901
Total 11,564,729
$ 25.93
11,564,729
$ 700,144,901

^(a) ~~The amounts do~~Our actions to limit the adverse effects of COVID-19 on our financial condition may not ~~give effect to any fees, commissions or other costs associated with repurchases of shares.~~

^(b)~~Under~~be successful, as the ~~stock repurchase program, management was authorized to purchase shares~~extent and duration of the Company's common stock from time to time through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions at prevailing prices or pursuant to one or more accelerated stock repurchase agreements or other derivative arrangements as permitted by securities lawsadverse effects of the pandemic is not determinable and depends on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted. Our Credit Agreement requires that we maintain certain financial and other ~~legal requirements,~~covenants. Events resulting from the effects of COVID-19 may negatively impact our ability to comply with these covenants, which led to us entering into an amendment to our Credit Agreement on April 30, 2020, to address the risk of inability to comply (See Note 7.) Additional funding may not be available to us on acceptable terms or at all. If adequate funding is not available, we may be required to reduce expenditures, including curtailing our growth strategies and subject to stock price, business and market conditions and other factors. The Company announced the $1 billion authorization on May 2, 2019. Under this stock authorization, management is authorized to purchase shares from time to time through open market purchases at prevailing pricesreducing our product development efforts, or ~~privately negotiated purchases subject to market conditions and other factors.~~forego acquisition opportunities.

ITEM 6. Exhibits.



Exhibit No.						Description
~~Exhibit No.~~						~~Description~~
4.1						Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of April 30, 2020, among Discovery Communications, LLC ("DCL"), certain wholly-owned subsidiaries of DCL, Discovery, Inc., as Facility Guarantor, the lenders from time to time party thereto, and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Form 8-K filed on May 6, 2020 SEC File No. 001-34177 )
~~31.1~~
4.1						Eighteenth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 18, 2020, among Discovery Communications, LLC, Discovery, Inc., Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Form 8-K filed on May 18, 2020 SEC File No. 001-34177 )

22						Table of Senior Notes, Issuer and Guarantors (filed herewith)

31.1						Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Amended, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)

31.2						Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Amended, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)

32.1						Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith)

32.2						Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith)

101.INS						XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

101.SCH						Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (filed herewith)†

101.CAL						Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (filed herewith)†

101.DEF						Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (filed herewith)†

101.LAB						Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (filed herewith)†

101.PRE						Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (filed herewith)†

104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

†Attached as Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are the following formatted in Inline XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and December 31, ~~2018~~,2019, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and ~~2018~~,2019, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and ~~2018~~,2019, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and ~~2018~~,2019, (v) Consolidated Statement of Equity for the three and ~~nine~~six months ended ~~September~~June 30, ~~2019~~2020 and ~~2018,~~2019, and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

SIGNATURES

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

DISCOVERY, INC.

(Registrant)

Date: ~~November 7, 2019~~August 5, 2020

By:

/s/ David M. Zaslav

David M. Zaslav

President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: ~~November 7, 2019~~August 5, 2020

By:

/s/ Gunnar Wiedenfels

Gunnar Wiedenfels

Chief Financial Officer



		Page
		~~Page~~

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION.

ITEM 1. Unaudited Financial Statements.

Consolidated Balance Sheets.		4

Consolidated Statements of Operations.		5

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.		6

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.		7

Consolidated Statements of Equity.		8

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.		10

ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.		6236

ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.		8454

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures.		8454

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION.

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings.		8554

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors.		8555



ITEM ~~2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.~~6. Exhibits.		8657

~~ITEM 6. Exhibits.~~SIGNATURES.		8758

~~SIGNATURES.~~	88



	September 30, 2019			December 31, 2018
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	813		$	986
Receivables, net	2,695			2,620
Content rights, net	442			313
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	363			312
Total current assets	4,313			4,231
Noncurrent content rights, net	3,095			3,069
Property and equipment, net	856			800
Goodwill, net	12,977			13,006
Intangible assets, net	8,880			9,674
Equity method investments, including note receivable (See Note 3)	529			935
Other noncurrent assets	2,175			835
Total assets	$	32,825		$	32,550
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	380		$	325
Accrued liabilities	1,462			1,604
Deferred revenues	384			249
Current portion of debt	611			1,819
Total current liabilities	2,837			3,997
Noncurrent portion of debt	14,757			14,974
Deferred income taxes	1,624			1,811
Other noncurrent liabilities	2,028			1,251
Total liabilities	21,246			22,033
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 19)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	446			415
Equity:
Discovery, Inc. stockholders’ equity:
Series A-1 convertible preferred stock: $0.01 par value; 8 shares authorized, issued and outstanding	—			—
Series C-1 convertible preferred stock: $0.01 par value; 6 shares authorized; 5 and 6 shares issued; and 5 and 6 shares outstanding	—			—
Series A common stock: $0.01 par value; 1,700 shares authorized; 161 and 160 shares issued; and 158 and 157 shares outstanding	2			2
Series B convertible common stock: $0.01 par value; 100 shares authorized; 7 shares issued and outstanding	—			—
Series C common stock: $0.01 par value; 2,000 shares authorized; 537 and 524 shares issued; and 362 and 360 shares outstanding	5			5
Additional paid-in capital	10,718			10,647
Treasury stock, at cost: 178 and 167 shares	(7,037		)	(6,737		)
Retained earnings	6,859			5,254
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,029		)	(785		)
Total Discovery, Inc. stockholders' equity	9,518			8,386
Noncontrolling interests	1,615			1,716
Total equity	11,133			10,102
Total liabilities and equity	$	32,825		$	32,550



	Preliminary June 11, 2019
Cash	$	17
Content rights	18
Intangible assets	34
Goodwill	121
Accrued liabilities	(12		)
Total assets acquired and liabilities assumed in Lifestyle Business	178
Note receivable from BBC	130
Cash received	88
Net assets received in dissolution of UKTV joint venture	$	396



Scripps Networks equity
Scripps Networks shares outstanding	131
Cash consideration per Scripps Networks share	$	65.82
Cash portion of consideration	$	8,590

Scripps Networks shares outstanding	131
Share conversion ratio per Scripps Networks share	1.0584
Discovery Series C common stock	138
Discovery Series C common stock price per share	$	23.01
Equity portion of consideration	$	3,179

Shares awarded under Scripps Networks share-based compensation programs	3
Scripps Networks share-based compensation awards converting to cash	2
Average cash consideration per share awarded less applicable exercise price	$	46.90
Cash portion of consideration	$	88

Scripps Networks share-based compensation awards	1
Share-based compensation conversion ratio (based on intrinsic value per award)	3
Discovery Series C common stock issued (1) or share-based compensation converted (2)	3
Average equity value (intrinsic value of Discovery Series C common stock or options to be issued)	$	15.19
Share-based compensation equity value	$	51
Less: post-combination compensation expense	(12		)
Equity portion of consideration	39

Scripps Networks transaction costs paid by Discovery	117

Total consideration paid	$	12,013



	Preliminary March 6, 2018			Measurement Period Adjustments			Final March 6, 2018
Accounts receivable	$	783		$	—		$	783
Other current assets	421			(9		)	412
Content rights	1,088			(14		)	1,074
Property and equipment	315			—			315
Goodwill	6,003			154			6,157
Intangible assets	9,175			—			9,175
Equity method investments, including note receivable	870			(157		)	713
Other noncurrent assets	111			4			115
Current liabilities assumed	(494		)	(105		)	(599		)
Debt assumed	(2,481		)	—			(2,481		)
Deferred income taxes	(1,695		)	123			(1,572		)
Other noncurrent liabilities	(383		)	4			(379		)
Noncontrolling interests	(1,700		)	—			(1,700		)
Total consideration paid	$	12,013		$	—		$	12,013



	Fair Value		Weighted Average Useful Life in Years
Trademarks and trade names	$	1,225	10
Advertiser relationships	4,995		10
Advertising backlog	280		1
Affiliate relationships	2,455		12
Broadcast licenses	220		6
Total intangible assets acquired	$	9,175



	Three Months Ended September 30, 2018		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
Revenues	$	2,593	$	8,367
Net income available to Discovery, Inc.	$	162	$	510
Net income per share - basic	$	0.23	$	0.71
Net income per share - diluted	$	0.23	$	0.71



	September 30, 2019			December 31, 2018
5.625% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due August 2019	$	—		$	411
2.200% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due September 2019	—			500
Floating rate notes, quarterly interest, due September 2019	—			400
2.750% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due November 2019	—			500
2.800% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due June 2020	600			600
5.050% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due June 2020	—			789
4.375% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due June 2021	640			650
2.375% Senior notes, euro denominated, annual interest, due March 2022	328			344
3.300% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due May 2022	496			500
3.500% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due June 2022	400			400
2.950% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due March 2023	1,172			1,185
3.250% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due April 2023	350			350
3.800% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due March 2024	450			450
2.500% Senior notes, sterling denominated, annual interest, due September 2024	493			507
3.900% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due November 2024	497			497
3.450% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due March 2025	300			300
3.950% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due June 2025	500			500
4.900% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due March 2026	700			700
1.900% Senior notes, euro denominated, annual interest, due March 2027	656			688
3.950% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due March 2028	1,700			1,700
4.125% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due May 2029	750			—
5.000% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due September 2037	1,250			1,250
6.350% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due June 2040	850			850
4.950% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due May 2042	500			500
4.875% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due April 2043	850			850
5.200% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due September 2047	1,250			1,250
5.300% Senior notes, semi-annual interest, due May 2049	750			—
Revolving credit facility	—			225
Program financing line of credit	14			22
Total debt ^(a)	15,496			16,918
Unamortized discount, premium and debt issuance costs, net ^(b)	(128		)	(125		)
Debt, net of unamortized discount, premium and debt issuance costs	15,368			16,793
Current portion of debt	(611		)	(1,819		)
Noncurrent portion of debt	$	14,757		$	14,974



	Three Months Ended September 30, 2019		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Operating lease cost	$	29	$	81

Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets	$	8	$	30
Interest on lease liabilities	2		6
Total finance lease cost	$	10	$	36

Variable lease cost	$	3	$	7



	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	(68	)
Operating cash flows from finance leases	$	(6	)
Financing cash flows from finance leases	$	(35	)

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases	$	360
Finance leases	$	13



Category	Location on Balance Sheet	September 30, 2019
Operating Leases
Operating lease right-of-use assets	Other noncurrent assets	$	620

Operating lease liabilities (current)	Accrued liabilities	$	76
Operating lease liabilities (noncurrent)	Other noncurrent liabilities	622
Total operating lease liabilities		$	698

Finance Leases
Finance lease right-of-use assets	Property and equipment, net	$	213

Finance lease liabilities (current)	Accrued liabilities	$	43
Finance lease liabilities (noncurrent)	Other noncurrent liabilities	190
Total finance lease liabilities		$	233



	Operating Leases			Finance Leases
October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020	$	91		$	51
October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021	99			47
October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022	69			39
October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023	60			35
October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024	56			28
Thereafter	544			61
Total lease payments	919			261
Less: Imputed interest	(221		)	(28		)
Total	$	698		$	233



	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Discovery Family	$	206	$	206
MotorTrend Group, LLC	120		121
Oprah Winfrey Network ("OWN")	63		58
Discovery Japan	33		30
PSG ^(a)	24		—
Total	$	446	$	415



	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
	Currency Translation			AFS ^(a)			Derivatives			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance	$	(615	)	$	26		$	4		$	(585	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(173		)	—			24			(149		)
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net income	4			—			(8		)	(4		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(169		)	—			16			(153		)
Reclassifications to retained earnings resulting from the adoption of ASU 2016-01	—			(26		)	—			(26		)
Ending balance	$	(784	)	$	—		$	20		$	(764	)



	December 31, 2018		Additions ^(a)	Reductions		Foreign Currency		September 30, 2019
Accounts receivable	$	2,620	8,492	(8,419	)	2		$	2,695
Deferred revenues:
Current	$	249	1,006	(870	)	(1	)	$	384
Long-term ^(b)	$	120	67	(13	)	(3	)	$	171

	December 31, 2017		Additions ^(c)	Reductions ^(d)		Foreign Currency		September 30, 2018
Accounts receivable	$	1,838	8,655	(7,906	)	(9	)	$	2,578
Deferred revenues:
Current	$	255	1,004	(946	)	(9	)	$	304
Long-term ^(b)	$	109	37	(47	)	—		$	99



	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Current portion of liability-classified awards:
PRSUs	$	22	$	21
SARs	5		2
Non-current portion of liability-classified awards:
PRSUs	21		22
SARs	8		9
RSUs	2		—
Total liability-classified share-based compensation award liability	$	58	$	54



	Stock Options		Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding as of December 31, 2018	21.1		$	28.86
Granted	2.1		$	31.01
Exercised	(0.6	)	$	24.32
Forfeited/cancelled	(0.8	)	$	29.50
Outstanding as of September 30, 2019	21.8



	U.S. Networks			International Networks			Corporate and inter-segment eliminations ^(a)			Total
December 31, 2018	$	16		$	46		$	46		$	108
Net contract termination accruals	—			—			(6		)	(6		)
Net employee relocation/termination accruals	11			15			(6		)	20
Cash paid	(19		)	(35		)	(20		)	(74		)
September 30, 2019	$	8		$	26		$	14		$	48



	Discovery		Scripps Networks		DCH			DCL			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries of DCL		Other Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries of Discovery		Reclassifications and Eliminations			Discovery and Subsidiaries
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—	$	30	$	—		$	380		$	209	$	194	$	—		$	813
Receivables, net	—		—		—			478			1,398		819		—			2,695
Content rights, net	—		—		—			2			378		62		—			442
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—		2		19			69			163		124		(14		)	363
Inter-company trade receivables, net	—		32		—			—			—		262		(294		)	—
Total current assets	—		64		19			929			2,148		1,461		(308		)	4,313
Investment in and advances to subsidiaries	9,520		13,352		—			6,764			—		—		(29,636		)	—
Noncurrent content rights, net	—		—		—			667			1,463		965		—			3,095
Goodwill, net	—		—		—			3,677			3,153		6,147		—			12,977
Intangible assets, net	—		—		—			234			1,140		7,506		—			8,880
Equity method investments	—		—		—			17			273		239		—			529
Other noncurrent assets, including property and equipment, net	—		53		20			1,071			1,361		546		(20		)	3,031
Total assets	$	9,520	$	13,469	$	39		$	13,359		$	9,538	$	16,864	$	(29,964	)	$	32,825
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of debt	$	—	$	58	$	—		$	541		$	12	$	—	$	—		$	611
Other current liabilities	—		19		—			406			1,289		526		(14		)	2,226
Inter-company trade payables, net	—		—		—			69			193		32		(294		)	—
Total current liabilities	—		77		—			1,016			1,494		558		(308		)	2,837
Noncurrent portion of debt	—		77		—			14,677			3		—		—			14,757
Negative carrying amount in subsidiaries, net	—		—		3,420			—			—		2,256		(5,676		)	—
Other noncurrent liabilities	2		58		2			1,086			831		1,693		(20		)	3,652
Total liabilities	2		212		3,422			16,779			2,328		4,507		(6,004		)	21,246
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	—		—		—			—			446		—		—			446
Total Discovery, Inc. stockholders' equity	9,518		13,257		(3,383		)	(3,420		)	6,764		12,357		(25,575		)	9,518
Noncontrolling interests	—		—		—			—			—		—		1,615			1,615
Total equity	9,518		13,257		(3,383		)	(3,420		)	6,764		12,357		(23,960		)	11,133
Total liabilities and equity	$	9,520	$	13,469	$	39		$	13,359		$	9,538	$	16,864	$	(29,964	)	$	32,825



Period	Total Number of Series C Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid per Share: Series C^(a)		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs^(b)	Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs^(a)(b⁾
July 1, 2019 - July 31, 2019	—	$	—	—	$	—
August 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019	4,790,783	$	25.87	4,790,783	$	876,041,235
September 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019	6,773,946	$	25.97	6,773,946	$	700,144,901
Total	11,564,729	$	25.93	11,564,729	$	700,144,901