The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for
its third fiscal quarter ended July 3, 2021. Diluted earnings per
share (EPS) from continuing operations for the quarter was income
of $0.50 compared to a loss of $2.61 in the prior-year quarter.
Excluding certain items(1), diluted EPS for the quarter increased
to $0.80 from $0.08 in the prior-year quarter. Diluted EPS from
continuing operations for the nine months ended July 3, 2021
increased to income of $1.02 compared to a loss of $1.17 in the
prior-year period. Excluding certain items(1), diluted EPS for the
nine months decreased 14% to $1.91 from $2.22 in the prior-year
period.
“We ended the third quarter in a strong position, and are
pleased with the Company’s trajectory as we grow our businesses
amidst the ongoing challenges of the pandemic,” said Bob Chapek,
Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company. “We continue to
introduce exciting new experiences at our parks and resorts
worldwide, along with new guest-centric services, and our
direct-to-consumer business is performing very well, with a total
of nearly 174 million subscriptions across Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu
at the end of the quarter, and a host of new content coming to the
platforms.”
The following table summarizes the third quarter results for
fiscal 2021 and 2020 (in millions, except per share amounts):
Quarter Ended
Nine Months Ended
July 3, 2021
June 27, 2020
Change
July 3, 2021
June 27, 2020
Change
Revenues
$
17,022
$
11,779
45
%
$
48,884
$
50,681
(4
)%
Income (loss) from continuing operations
before income taxes
$
995
$
(4,840
)
nm
$
2,271
$
(1,163
)
nm
Total segment operating income(1)
$
2,382
$
1,099
>100%
$
6,179
$
7,502
(18
)%
Net income (loss) from continuing
operations(2)
$
923
$
(4,718
)
nm
$
1,864
$
(2,122
)
nm
Diluted EPS from continuing
operations(2)
$
0.50
$
(2.61
)
nm
$
1.02
$
(1.17
)
nm
Diluted EPS excluding certain items(1)
$
0.80
$
0.08
>100%
$
1.91
$
2.22
(14
)%
Cash provided by continuing operations
$
1,466
$
1,162
26
%
$
2,934
$
5,949
(51
)%
Free cash flow(1)
$
528
$
454
16
%
$
466
$
2,656
(82
)%
(1)
Diluted EPS excluding certain items, total
segment operating income and free cash flow are non-GAAP financial
measures. The comparable GAAP measures are diluted EPS from
continuing operations, income from continuing operations before
income taxes, and cash provided by continuing operations,
respectively. See the discussion on page 2 and on pages 11 through
14.
(2)
Reflects amounts attributable to
shareholders of The Walt Disney Company, i.e. after deduction of
income attributable to noncontrolling interests
SEGMENT RESULTS
The Company evaluates the performance of its operating segments
based on segment operating income, and management uses total
segment operating income as a measure of the performance of
operating businesses separate from non-operating factors. The
Company believes that information about total segment operating
income assists investors by allowing them to evaluate changes in
the operating results of the Company’s portfolio of businesses
separate from non-operational factors that affect net income, thus
providing separate insight into both operations and other factors
that affect reported results.
The following is a reconciliation of income from continuing
operations before income taxes to total segment operating income
(in millions):
Quarter Ended
Nine Months Ended
July 3, 2021
June 27, 2020
Change
July 3, 2021
June 27, 2020
Change
Income (loss) from continuing operations
before income taxes
$
995
$
(4,840
)
nm
$
2,271
$
(1,163
)
nm
Add (subtract):
Corporate and unallocated shared
expenses
212
179
(18
)%
645
604
(7
)%
Restructuring and impairment charges
35
5,047
99
%
562
5,342
89
%
Other (income) expense, net
91
(382
)
nm
(214
)
(382
)
(44
)%
Interest expense, net
445
412
(8
)%
1,089
995
(9
)%
Amortization of TFCF and Hulu intangible
assets and fair value step-up on film and television costs
604
683
12
%
1,826
2,106
13
%
Total Segment Operating Income
$
2,382
$
1,099
>100%
$
6,179
$
7,502
(18
)%
Since early 2020 and continuing into 2021, COVID-19 and measures
to prevent its spread have impacted our segments in a number of
ways, most significantly at the Disney Parks, Experiences and
Products segment where our theme parks and resorts have been closed
and cruise ship sailings and guided tours have been suspended.
Theme parks and resorts resumed operations, generally at reduced
capacity, at various points since May 2020 through June 2021 and we
have commenced an ongoing return of cruise ship sailings and guided
tours. In addition, we have delayed, or in some cases, shortened or
canceled, theatrical releases, and stage play performances were
suspended beginning in March 2020 with limited stage play
operations resuming in the first quarter of fiscal 2021. Theaters
have been subject to capacity limitations and shifting government
mandates or guidance regarding COVID-19 restrictions. We have
experienced disruptions in the production and availability of
content, including the delay of key live sports programming during
fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2021, as well as the suspension of most film
and television production in March 2020. Although most film and
television production resumed beginning in the fourth quarter of
fiscal 2020, we continue to see disruption of film and television
production, as well as live sports events, depending on local
circumstances. Fewer theatrical releases and production delays have
limited the availability of film content to be sold in the
subsequent home entertainment and TV/ SVOD distribution windows. We
have and will continue to incur additional costs to address
government regulations and implement safety measures for our
employees, talent and guests. The timing, duration and extent of
these costs will depend on the timing and scope of our operations
as they resume as well as regulatory or other requirements. We
currently expect these costs will total approximately $1 billion in
fiscal 2021. Some of these costs may be capitalized and amortized
over future periods.
The most significant impact on operating income since the second
quarter of fiscal 2020 from COVID-19 was at the Disney Parks,
Experiences and Products segment due to revenue lost, and although
results have improved in the current quarter compared to the
prior-year quarter from reopening our parks and resorts, we
continue to be impacted by the suspension of cruise ship sailings
(with an ongoing return of cruise ship sailings beginning in July
2021) and reduced operating capacities across many of our Disney
Parks, Experiences and Products businesses. We estimate segment
operating income for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products segment
in the current nine-month period declined $1.6 billion compared to
the prior-year nine-month period due to COVID-19. This impact is
net of an estimated $2.2 billion improvement in the current quarter
compared to the prior-year quarter. For the current quarter and
nine-month period, COVID-19 had a negative impact at our Disney
Media and Entertainment Distribution segment compared to the
prior-year quarter and nine-month period as higher advertising
revenue from the return of live sports programming was more than
offset by higher sports programming costs. The impact on our other
film and television distribution businesses was less significant as
revenue lost from the deferral or cancellation of significant film
releases was largely offset by costs avoided due to a reduction in
film cost amortization, marketing and distribution costs. The
entire current nine-month period for both segments was impacted by
COVID-19, while only a portion of the prior-year nine-month period
was impacted.
The following table summarizes the third quarter segment revenue
and segment operating income for fiscal 2021 and 2020 (in
millions):
Quarter Ended
Nine Months Ended
July 3, 2021
June 27, 2020
Change
July 3, 2021
June 27, 2020
Change
Revenues:
Disney Media and Entertainment
Distribution
$
12,681
$
10,714
18
%
$
37,782
$
36,376
4
%
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
4,341
1,065
>100%
11,102
14,305
(22
)%
Total Revenues
$
17,022
$
11,779
45
%
$
48,884
$
50,681
(4
)%
Segment operating income (loss):
Disney Media and Entertainment
Distribution
$
2,026
$
2,977
(32
)%
$
6,348
$
6,102
4
%
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
356
(1,878
)
nm
(169
)
1,400
nm
Total Segment Operating Income
$
2,382
$
1,099
>100%
$
6,179
$
7,502
(18
)%
Disney Media and Entertainment
Distribution
Revenue and operating results for the Disney Media and
Entertainment Distribution segment are as follows (in
millions):
Quarter Ended
Change
Nine Months Ended
July 3, 2021
June 27, 2020
July 3, 2021
June 27, 2020
Change
Revenues:
Linear Networks
$
6,956
$
6,010
16
%
$
21,395
$
20,571
4
%
Direct-to-Consumer
4,256
2,712
57
%
11,759
7,252
62
%
Content Sales/Licensing and Other
1,681
2,183
(23
)%
5,299
9,104
(42
)%
Elimination of Intrasegment Revenue(1)
(212
)
(191
)
(11
)%
(671
)
(551
)
(22
)%
$
12,681
$
10,714
18
%
$
37,782
$
36,376
4
%
Operating income (loss):
Linear Networks
$
2,187
$
3,285
(33
)%
$
6,765
$
7,574
(11
)%
Direct-to-Consumer
(293
)
(624
)
53
%
(1,049
)
(2,539
)
59
%
Content Sales/Licensing and Other
132
316
(58
)%
632
1,067
(41
)%
$
2,026
$
2,977
(32
)%
$
6,348
$
6,102
4
%
(1)
Reflects fees received by the Linear
Networks from other DMED businesses for the right to air our Linear
Networks and related services.
Linear Networks
Linear Networks revenues for the quarter increased 16% to $7.0
billion, and operating income decreased 33% to $2.2 billion. The
following table provides further detail of the Linear Networks
results (in millions):
Quarter Ended
Change
July 3, 2021
June 27, 2020
Supplemental revenue detail
Domestic Channels
$
5,561
$
4,926
13%
International Channels
1,395
1,084
29%
$
6,956
$
6,010
16%
Supplemental operating income detail
Domestic Channels
$
1,803
$
2,850
(37)%
International Channels
169
219
(23)%
Equity in the income of investees
215
216
—%
$
2,187
$
3,285
(33)%
Domestic Channels
Domestic Channels revenues for the quarter increased 13% to $5.6
billion and operating income decreased 37% to $1.8 billion. The
decrease in operating income was due to a decrease at Cable and to
a lesser extent, at Broadcasting.
The decrease at Cable was due to higher programming and
production costs and to a lesser extent, an increase in marketing
costs, partially offset by higher advertising and to a lesser
extent, affiliate revenue. The increase in programming and
production costs was due to the return of live sports events, which
were canceled or delayed in the prior-year quarter due to COVID-19,
driven by the NBA and MLB. Advertising revenue growth was due to
higher rates and higher average viewership, both of which benefited
from the return of live sports events. Affiliate revenue growth was
due to an increase in contractual rates, partially offset by fewer
subscribers.
The decrease at Broadcasting was due to lower results at ABC,
partially offset by growth at the owned television stations. The
decrease at ABC was due to higher programming and production costs
and to a lesser extent, an increase in marketing costs, partially
offset by higher advertising and affiliate revenue. The increase in
programming and production costs was due to a higher cost mix of
programming and the shift in timing of The Academy Awards, which
aired in the current quarter compared to the second quarter in the
prior fiscal year. The higher cost mix of programming reflected
more hours of original scripted programming in the current quarter
as well as incremental costs of health and safety measures since
the onset of COVID-19. Advertising revenue growth was due to the
timing of The Academy Awards and increased rates, partially offset
by fewer impressions, reflecting lower average viewership.
Affiliate revenue growth was due to an increase in contractual
rates. The increase at the owned television stations was due to
higher advertising revenue reflecting increased rates and the
timing of The Academy Awards.
International Channels
International Channels revenues for the quarter increased 29% to
$1.4 billion and operating income decreased 23% to $169 million.
The decrease in operating income was due to higher programming and
production costs, partially offset by advertising revenue growth
due to increases in average viewership and rates. The increases in
programming and production costs and average viewership were driven
by the return of live sports events, primarily Indian Premier
League cricket matches.
Direct-to-Consumer
Direct-to-Consumer revenues for the quarter increased 57% to
$4.3 billion and operating loss decreased from $0.6 billion to $0.3
billion. The decrease in operating loss was due to improved results
at Hulu, partially offset by a higher loss at Disney+.
The increase at Hulu was due to subscription revenue growth and
higher advertising revenue, partially offset by an increase in
programming and production costs. Subscription revenue growth was
due to an increase in subscribers and, to a lesser extent, higher
rates driven by an increase in retail pricing for the Hulu Live TV+
SVOD service in December 2020. Higher advertising revenue was
primarily due to increased impressions. The increase in programming
and production costs was due to higher subscriber-based fees for
programming the Live television service driven by an increase in
the number of subscribers and rate increases.
The higher loss at Disney+ was due to higher programming and
production, marketing and technology costs, partially offset by an
increase in subscription revenue and Premier Access revenue for
Cruella in the current quarter. Higher subscription revenue
reflected subscriber growth and increases in retail pricing. The
increases in costs and subscribers reflected ongoing expansion of
Disney+ including launches in additional markets.
The following table presents the number of paid subscribers(1)
(in millions) for Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu as of :
July 3, 2021
June 27, 2020
Change
Disney+(2)
116.0
57.5
>100%
ESPN+
14.9
8.5
75%
Hulu
SVOD Only
39.1
32.1
22%
Live TV + SVOD
3.7
3.4
9%
Total Hulu
42.8
35.5
21%
The following table presents the average monthly revenue per
paid subscriber(3) for the quarter ended:
July 3, 2021
June 27, 2020
Change
Disney+(2)
$
4.16
$
4.62
(10)%
ESPN+
$
4.47
$
4.18
7%
Hulu
SVOD Only
$
13.15
$
11.39
15%
Live TV + SVOD
$
84.09
$
68.11
23%
(1)
A subscriber for which we recognized
subscription revenue. A subscriber ceases to be a paid subscriber
as of their effective cancellation date or as a result of a failed
payment method. A subscription bundle is considered a paid
subscriber for each service included in the bundle. Subscribers
include those who receive the service through wholesale
arrangements in which we receive a fee for the distribution of
Disney+ to each subscriber to an existing content distribution
tier. When we aggregate the total number of paid subscribers across
our direct-to-consumer services, whether acquired individually,
through a wholesale arrangement or via the bundle, we refer to them
as paid subscriptions.
(2)
Includes Disney+ Hotstar. Disney+ Hotstar
launched on April 3, 2020 in India (as a conversion of the
preexisting Hotstar service), on September 5, 2020 in Indonesia, on
June 1, 2021 in Malaysia, and on June 30, 2021 in Thailand. Disney+
Hotstar average monthly revenue per paid subscriber is
significantly lower than the average monthly revenue per paid
subscriber for Disney+ in other markets.
(3)
Revenue per paid subscriber is calculated
based on the average of the monthly average paid subscribers for
each month in the period. The monthly average paid subscribers is
calculated as the sum of the beginning of the month and end of the
month paid subscriber count, divided by two. Disney+ average
monthly revenue per paid subscriber is calculated using a daily
average of paid subscribers for the period. Revenue includes
subscription fees, advertising (excluding revenue earned from
selling advertising spots to other Company businesses) and premium
and feature add-on revenue but excludes Premier Access and
Pay-Per-View revenue. The average revenue per subscriber is net of
discounts offered on bundled services. The bundled discount is
allocated to each service based on the relative retail price of
each service on a standalone basis. In general, wholesale
arrangements have a lower average monthly revenue per paid
subscriber than subscribers that we acquire directly or through
third party platforms like Apple.
The average monthly revenue per paid subscriber for Disney+
decreased from $4.62 to $4.16 due to a higher mix of Disney+
Hotstar subscribers in the current quarter compared to the
prior-year quarter, partially offset by a lower mix of wholesale
subscribers and increases in retail pricing.
The average monthly revenue per paid subscriber for ESPN+
increased from $4.18 to $4.47 due to an increase in retail pricing
and higher per-subscriber advertising revenue, partially offset by
a higher mix of subscribers to the bundled offering.
The average monthly revenue per paid subscriber for the Hulu
SVOD Only service increased from $11.39 to $13.15 due to higher
per-subscriber advertising revenue and a lower mix of wholesale
subscribers, partially offset by a higher mix of subscribers to the
bundled offering. The average monthly revenue per paid subscriber
for the Hulu Live TV + SVOD service increased from $68.11 to $84.09
due to increases in retail pricing, per-subscriber advertising
revenue and per-subscriber premium and feature add-on revenue,
partially offset by a higher mix of subscribers to the bundled
offering.
Content Sales/Licensing and Other
Content Sales/Licensing and Other revenues for the quarter
decreased 23% to $1.7 billion and operating income decreased 58 %
to $132 million. The decrease in operating income was due to lower
home entertainment and theatrical distribution results.
The decrease in home entertainment results was due to lower unit
sales of new release titles, reflecting the performance of Raya and
the Last Dragon and Soul in the current quarter compared to Star
Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Frozen II, Onward, Call of the Wild
and Ford v. Ferrari in the prior-year quarter, along with lower
catalog sales. Content available for distribution in the home
entertainment window has been impacted by the production delays and
fewer theatrical releases since the onset of COVID-19.
The decrease in theatrical distribution results was primarily
due to higher marketing expense for future releases and lower
operating income from titles in release. Cruella was released in
the current quarter, whereas there were no titles released in the
prior-year quarter.
Disney Parks, Experiences and
Products
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products revenues for the quarter
increased to $4.3 billion compared to $1.1 billion in the
prior-year quarter. Segment operating results increased $2.2
billion to income of $356 million. Operating income for the quarter
reflected increases at our domestic and international parks and
experiences businesses and at merchandise licensing and retail.
Growth at our parks and experiences business was due to the
reopening of our parks and resorts. Walt Disney World Resort and
Shanghai Disney Resort were open for the entire quarter. In the
prior-year quarter, Walt Disney World Resort was closed for the
entire quarter and Shanghai Disney Resort was open for 48 days.
Hong Kong Disneyland was open for 72 days in the current quarter
and 10 days in the prior-year quarter. Disneyland Resort and
Disneyland Paris were open for 65 days and 19 days respectively,
during the current quarter, whereas these businesses were closed
for all of the prior-year quarter. During the periods our parks and
resorts were open, they were generally operating at reduced
capacities.
Growth in merchandise licensing was primarily due to higher
revenue from merchandise based on Mickey and Minnie, Star Wars,
including The Mandalorian, Disney Princesses and Spider-Man. The
increase at our retail business was due to higher results at Disney
Stores, most of which were closed in the prior-year quarter and the
comparison to the write-down of store assets in the prior-year
quarter.
The following table presents supplemental revenue and operating
income (loss) detail for the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
segment:
Quarter Ended
% Change Better (Worse)
(in millions)
July 3, 2021
June 27, 2020
Supplemental revenue detail
Parks & Experiences
Domestic
$
2,656
$
213
>100%
International
526
116
>100%
Consumer Products
1,159
736
57%
$
4,341
$
1,065
>100%
Supplemental operating income (loss)
detail
Parks & Experiences
Domestic
$
2
$
(1,584
)
nm
International
(210
)
(438
)
52%
Consumer Products
564
144
>100%
$
356
$
(1,878
)
nm
OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Corporate and Unallocated Shared
Expenses
Corporate and unallocated shared expenses increased $33 million
from $179 million to $212 million for the quarter primarily due to
higher compensation costs.
Restructuring and Impairment
Charges
During the current and prior-year quarters, the Company recorded
charges totaling $35 million and $5,047 million, respectively. The
current quarter charges were for severance at the Disney Parks,
Experiences and Products segment. The charges in the prior-year
quarter included $4,953 million of impairments of goodwill and
intangible assets and $94 million of severance and contract
termination costs related to the acquisition and integration of
TFCF.
Other Income (Expense),
net
Other income (expense), net was as follows (in millions):
Quarter Ended
July 3, 2021
June 27, 2020
Change
DraftKings gain (loss)
$
(217
)
$
382
nm
German FTA gain
126
—
nm
Other income (expense), net
$
(91
)
$
382
nm
In the current quarter, the Company recognized a non-cash loss
to adjust its investment in DraftKings, Inc. (DraftKings) to fair
value. The Company also recognized a gain on the sale of the
Company’s 50% interest in a German free-to-air (FTA) television
network (German FTA gain). In the prior-year quarter, the Company
recognized a non-cash gain to adjust its investment in DraftKings
to fair value.
Interest Expense, net
Interest expense, net was as follows (in millions):
Quarter Ended
July 3, 2021
June 27, 2020
Change
Interest expense
$
(404
)
$
(456
)
11
%
Interest, investment income (loss) and
other
(41
)
44
nm
Interest expense, net
$
(445
)
$
(412
)
(8
)%
The decrease in interest expense was due to lower average
interest rates and lower average debt balances.
The decrease in interest income, investment income (loss) and
other was due to net investment losses in the current quarter
compared to net investment gains in the prior-year quarter and
higher pension and postretirement benefit costs, other than service
cost.
Equity in the Income of
Investees
Equity in the income of investees was as follows (in
millions):
Quarter Ended
July 3, 2021
June 27, 2020
Change
Amounts included in segment results:
Disney Media and Entertainment
Distribution
$
220
$
199
11
%
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
(5
)
(6
)
17
%
Amortization of TFCF intangible assets
related to equity investees
(4
)
(7
)
43
%
Equity in the income of investees
$
211
$
186
13
%
Income Taxes
The effective income tax rate was as follows:
Quarter Ended
July 3, 2021
June 27, 2020
Change
Effective income tax rate - continuing
operations
(13.4)%
6.8%
20.2
ppt
Income tax was a benefit in the current and prior-year quarter.
The effective income tax rate in the current quarter included
favorable adjustments related to prior years. The effective income
tax rate in the prior-year quarter included an unfavorable impact
of the goodwill impairment, which was not tax deductible.
Noncontrolling Interests
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests was as
follows (in millions):
Quarter Ended
July 3, 2021
June 27, 2020
Change
Net income from continuing operations
attributable to noncontrolling interests
$
(205)
$
(209)
2%
The decrease in net income from continuing operations
attributable to noncontrolling interests was due to lower results
at ESPN, largely offset by higher results at Shanghai Disney
Resort, lower losses at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and our DTC
sports business, and higher accretion of the fair value of the
redeemable noncontrolling interest in BAMTech.
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests is
determined on income after royalties and management fees, financing
costs and income taxes, as applicable.
Cash Flow
Cash provided by operations and free cash flow were as follows
(in millions):
Nine Months Ended
July 3, 2021
June 27, 2020
Change
Cash provided by operations
$
2,934
$
5,949
$
(3,015
)
Investments in parks, resorts and other
property
(2,468
)
(3,293
)
825
Free cash flow(1)
$
466
$
2,656
$
(2,190
)
(1)
Free cash flow is not a financial measure
defined by GAAP. See the discussion on pages 11 through 14.
Cash provided by operations for fiscal 2021 decreased by $3.0
billion from $5.9 billion in the prior year to $2.9 billion in the
current year. The decrease in cash provided by operations was due
to higher spending for film and television content and lower
segment operating results.
Capital Expenditures and Depreciation
Expense
Investments in parks, resorts and other property were as follows
(in millions):
Nine Months Ended
July 3, 2021
June 27, 2020
Disney Media and Entertainment
Distribution
$
582
$
565
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
Domestic
1,121
1,857
International
502
625
Total Disney Parks, Experiences and
Products
1,623
2,482
Corporate
263
246
Total investments in parks, resorts and
other property
$
2,468
$
3,293
Capital expenditures decreased from $3.3 billion to $2.5 billion
driven by the temporary suspension of certain capital projects as a
result of COVID-19.
Depreciation expense was as follows (in millions):
Nine Months Ended
July 3, 2021
June 27, 2020
Disney Media and Entertainment
Distribution
$
453
$
447
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
Domestic
1,162
1,232
International
538
520
Total Disney Parks, Experiences and
Products
1,700
1,752
Corporate
139
129
Total depreciation expense
$
2,292
$
2,328
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL
MEASURES
This earnings release presents free cash flow, diluted EPS
excluding the impact of certain items, and total segment operating
income, all of which are important financial measures for the
Company, but are not financial measures defined by GAAP.
These measures should be reviewed in conjunction with the
relevant GAAP financial measures and are not presented as
alternative measures of operating cash flow, diluted EPS or income
from continuing operations before income taxes as determined in
accordance with GAAP. Free cash flow, diluted EPS excluding certain
items and total segment operating income as we have calculated them
may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by
other companies. See further discussion of total segment operating
income on page 2.
Free cash flow
The Company uses free cash flow (cash provided by operations
less investments in parks, resorts and other property), among other
measures, to evaluate the ability of its operations to generate
cash that is available for purposes other than capital
expenditures. Management believes that information about free cash
flow provides investors with an important perspective on the cash
available to service debt obligations, make strategic acquisitions
and investments and pay dividends or repurchase shares.
The following table presents a summary of the Company’s
consolidated cash flows (in millions):
Quarter Ended
Nine Months Ended
July 3, 2021
June 27, 2020
July 3, 2021
June 27, 2020
Cash provided by operations - continuing
operations
$
1,466
$
1,162
$
2,934
$
5,949
Cash used in investing activities -
continuing operations
(758
)
(714
)
(2,085
)
(3,320
)
Cash provided by (used in) financing
activities - continuing operations
(530
)
8,303
(2,771
)
14,919
Cash provided by (used in) operations -
discontinued operations
(6
)
(2
)
(2
)
2
Cash provided by investing activities -
discontinued operations
4
—
8
198
Impact of exchange rates on cash, cash
equivalents and restricted cash
7
27
77
(49
)
Change in cash, cash equivalents and
restricted cash
183
8,776
(1,839
)
17,699
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted
cash, beginning of period
15,932
14,378
17,954
5,455
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted
cash, end of period
$
16,115
$
23,154
$
16,115
$
23,154
The following table presents a reconciliation of the Company’s
consolidated cash provided by operations to free cash flow (in
millions):
Quarter Ended
Nine Months Ended
July 3, 2021
June 27, 2020
Change
July 3, 2021
June 27, 2020
Change
Cash provided by operations - continuing
operations
$
1,466
$
1,162
$
304
$
2,934
$
5,949
$
(3,015
)
Investments in parks, resorts and other
property
(938
)
(708
)
(230
)
(2,468
)
(3,293
)
825
Free cash flow
$
528
$
454
$
74
$
466
$
2,656
$
(2,190
)
Diluted EPS excluding certain items
The Company uses diluted EPS excluding (1) certain items
affecting comparability of results from period to period and (2)
amortization of TFCF and Hulu intangible assets, including purchase
accounting step-up adjustments for released content, to facilitate
the evaluation of the performance of the Company’s operations
exclusive of these items, and these adjustments reflect how senior
management is evaluating segment performance.
The Company believes that providing diluted EPS exclusive of
certain items impacting comparability is useful to investors,
particularly where the impact of the excluded items is significant
in relation to reported earnings and because the measure allows for
comparability between periods of the operating performance of the
Company’s business and allows investors to evaluate the impact of
these items separately.
The Company further believes that providing diluted EPS
exclusive of amortization of TFCF and Hulu intangible assets
associated with the acquisition in 2019 is useful to investors
because the TFCF and Hulu acquisition was considerably larger than
the Company’s historic acquisitions with a significantly greater
acquisition accounting impact.
The following table reconciles reported diluted EPS from
continuing operations to diluted EPS excluding certain items for
the third quarter:
(in millions except EPS)
Pre-Tax Income/ Loss
Tax Benefit/ Expense(1)
After-Tax Income/ Loss(2)
Diluted EPS(3)
Change vs. prior year period
Quarter Ended July 3, 2021
As reported
$
995
$
133
$
1,128
$
0.50
nm
Exclude:
Other (income) expense, net(4)
91
(22
)
69
0.04
Amortization of TFCF and Hulu intangible
assets and fair value step-up on film and television costs(5)
604
(141
)
463
0.25
Restructuring and impairment
charges(6)
35
(8
)
27
0.01
Excluding certain items
$
1,725
$
(38
)
$
1,687
$
0.80
>100%
Quarter Ended June 27, 2020
As reported
$
(4,840
)
$
331
$
(4,509
)
$
(2.61
)
Exclude:
Other (income) expense, net(4)
(382
)
89
(293
)
(0.16
)
Amortization of TFCF and Hulu intangible
assets and fair value step-up on film and television costs(5)
683
(159
)
524
0.28
Restructuring and impairment
charges(6)
5,047
(408
)
4,639
2.56
Excluding certain items
$
508
$
(147
)
$
361
$
0.08
(1)
Tax benefit/expense is determined using
the tax rate applicable to the individual item.
(2)
Before noncontrolling interest share.
(3)
Net of noncontrolling interest share,
where applicable. Total may not equal the sum of the column due to
rounding.
(4)
In the current quarter, other (income)
expense, net was due to a loss from adjusting the Company’s
investment in DraftKings, Inc. (DraftKings) to fair value ($217
million), partially offset by a gain on the sale of an investment
($126 million). In the prior-year quarter, other (income) expense,
net was due to a gain from adjusting the Company’s investment in
DraftKings to fair value ($382 million).
(5)
For the current quarter, intangible asset
amortization was $434 million, step-up amortization was $166
million and amortization of intangible assets related to TFCF
equity investees was $4 million. For the prior-year quarter,
intangible asset amortization was $486 million, step-up
amortization was $190 million and amortization of intangible assets
related to TFCF equity investees was $7 million.
(6)
Charges for the current quarter were for
severance at the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products segment.
Charges for the prior-year quarter were due to goodwill and
intangible asset impairments ($4,953 million) and severance and
contract termination costs related to the acquisition and
integration of TFCF ($94 million).
The following table reconciles reported diluted EPS from
continuing operations to diluted EPS excluding certain items for
the year:
(in millions except EPS)
Pre-Tax Income/ Loss
Tax Benefit/ Expense(1)
After-Tax Income/ Loss(2)
Diluted EPS(3)
Change vs. prior year period
Nine Months Ended July 3, 2021:
As reported
$
2,271
$
9
$
2,280
$
1.02
nm
Exclude:
Other (income) expense, net(4)
(214
)
49
(165
)
(0.09
)
Amortization of TFCF and Hulu intangible
assets and fair value step-up on film and television costs(5)
1,826
(425
)
1,401
0.74
Restructuring and impairment
charges(6)
562
(132
)
430
0.24
Excluding certain items
$
4,445
$
(499
)
$
3,946
$
1.91
(14)%
Nine Months Ended June 27, 2020:
As reported
$
(1,163
)
$
(650
)
$
(1,813
)
$
(1.17
)
Exclude:
Other (income) expense, net(4)
(382
)
89
(293
)
(0.16
)
Amortization of TFCF and Hulu intangible
assets and fair value step-up on film and television costs(5)
2,106
(490
)
1,616
0.86
Restructuring and impairment
charges(6)
5,342
(477
)
4,865
2.69
Excluding certain items
$
5,903
$
(1,528
)
$
4,375
$
2.22
(1)
Tax benefit/expense is determined using
the tax rate applicable to the individual item.
(2)
Before noncontrolling interest share.
(3)
Net of noncontrolling interest share,
where applicable. Total may not equal the sum of the column due to
rounding.
(4)
For the current nine-month period, other
(income) expense, net was due to gains from the sales of
investments ($312 million), partially offset by a loss from
adjusting our investment in DraftKings to fair value ($98 million).
For the prior-year nine-month period, other (income) expense, net
was due to a gain from adjusting our investment in DraftKings to
fair value ($382 million).
(5)
For the current nine-month period,
intangible asset amortization was $1,328 million, step-up
amortization was $487 million and amortization of intangible assets
related to TFCF equity investees was $11 million. For the
prior-year nine-month period, intangible asset amortization was
$1,470 million, step-up amortization was $613 million and
amortization of intangible assets related to TFCF equity investees
was $23 million.
(6)
Charges for the current nine-month period
were due to asset impairments and severance costs primarily related
to the planned closure of an animation studio and a substantial
number of our Disney-branded retail stores as well as severance at
our other businesses ($562 million). Charges for the prior-year
nine-month period were due to goodwill and intangible asset
impairments ($4,953 million) and severance and contract termination
costs related to the acquisition and integration of TFCF ($389
million).
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
In conjunction with this release, The Walt Disney Company will
host a conference call today, August 12, 2021, at 4:30 PM EDT/1:30
PM PDT via a live Webcast. To access the Webcast go to www.disney.com/investors. The discussion will be
archived.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements and information in this communication may be
deemed to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the
Federal Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including
statements such as expected or estimated costs or impacts of
certain items; the future impact of COVID-19 on our businesses;
business positioning; expected growth; the future of our business
or Company; availability of new experiences, services or content;
and other statements that are not historical in nature. These
statements are made on the basis of management’s views and
assumptions regarding future events and business performance as of
the time the statements are made. Management does not undertake any
obligation to update these statements.
Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or
implied. Such differences may result from actions taken by the
Company, including restructuring or strategic initiatives
(including capital investments, asset acquisitions or dispositions,
new or expanded business lines or cessation of certain operations)
or other business decisions, as well as from developments beyond
the Company’s control, including:
- further changes in domestic and global economic
conditions;
- changes in competitive conditions and consumer
preferences;
- health concerns;
- international, regulatory, political, or military
developments;
- technological developments;
- labor markets and activities; and
- adverse weather conditions or natural disasters;
each such risk includes the current and future impacts of, and
is amplified by, COVID-19 and related mitigation efforts.
Such developments may further affect entertainment, travel and
leisure businesses generally and may, among other things, affect
(or further affect, as applicable):
- demand for our products and services;
- the performance of the Company’s theatrical and home
entertainment releases and other content;
- the advertising market for programming;
- construction;
- expenses of providing medical and pension benefits;
- income tax expense; and
- performance of some or all Company businesses either directly
or through their impact on those who distribute our products.
Additional factors are set forth in the Company’s Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended October 3, 2020 under Item 1A,
“Risk Factors,” Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis,”
Item 1, “Business,” and subsequent reports, including, among
others, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.
The terms “Company,” “we,” and “our” are used in this report to
refer collectively to the parent company and the subsidiaries
through which our various businesses are actually conducted.
THE WALT DISNEY
COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited; in millions,
except per share data)
Quarter Ended
Nine Months Ended
July 3, 2021
June 27, 2020
July 3, 2021
June 27, 2020
Revenues
$
17,022
$
11,779
$
48,884
$
50,681
Costs and expenses
(15,667
)
(11,728
)
(45,824
)
(46,434
)
Restructuring and impairment charges
(35
)
(5,047
)
(562
)
(5,342
)
Other income (expense), net
(91
)
382
214
382
Interest expense, net
(445
)
(412
)
(1,089
)
(995
)
Equity in the income of investees
211
186
648
545
Income (loss) from continuing operations
before income taxes
995
(4,840
)
2,271
(1,163
)
Income taxes on continuing operations
133
331
9
(650
)
Net income (loss) from continuing
operations
1,128
(4,509
)
2,280
(1,813
)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of
income tax benefit of $2, $1, $9 and $11, respectively)
(5
)
(3
)
(28
)
(32
)
Net income (loss)
1,123
(4,512
)
2,252
(1,845
)
Net income from continuing operations
attributable to noncontrolling interests
(205
)
(209
)
(416
)
(309
)
Net income (loss) attributable to The Walt
Disney Company (Disney)
$
918
$
(4,721
)
$
1,836
$
(2,154
)
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to
Disney(1):
Diluted
Continuing operations
$
0.50
$
(2.61
)
$
1.02
$
(1.17
)
Discontinued operations
—
—
(0.02
)
(0.02
)
$
0.50
$
(2.61
)
$
1.00
$
(1.19
)
Basic
Continuing operations
$
0.51
$
(2.61
)
$
1.03
$
(1.17
)
Discontinued operations
—
—
(0.02
)
(0.02
)
$
0.50
$
(2.61
)
$
1.01
$
(1.19
)
Weighted average number of common and
common equivalent shares outstanding:
Diluted
1,830
1,809
1,827
1,807
Basic
1,818
1,809
1,816
1,807
(1)
Total may not equal the sum of the column
due to rounding.
THE WALT DISNEY
COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
SHEETS
(unaudited; in millions,
except per share data)
July 3, 2021
October 3, 2020
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
16,070
$
17,914
Receivables, net
13,355
12,708
Inventories
1,344
1,583
Content advances
2,367
2,171
Other current assets
830
875
Total current assets
33,966
35,251
Produced and licensed content costs
27,889
25,022
Investments
4,045
3,903
Parks, resorts and other property
Attractions, buildings and equipment
64,023
62,111
Accumulated depreciation
(37,579
)
(35,517
)
26,444
26,594
Projects in progress
4,856
4,449
Land
1,077
1,035
32,377
32,078
Intangible assets, net
17,601
19,173
Goodwill
77,835
77,689
Other assets
8,508
8,433
Total assets
$
202,221
$
201,549
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and other accrued
liabilities
$
18,317
$
16,801
Current portion of borrowings
4,728
5,711
Deferred revenue and other
4,368
4,116
Total current liabilities
27,413
26,628
Borrowings
51,110
52,917
Deferred income taxes
6,835
7,288
Other long-term liabilities
16,249
17,204
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
9,492
9,249
Equity
Preferred stock
—
—
Common stock, $0.01 par value, Authorized
– 4.6 billion shares, Issued – 1.8 billion shares
55,174
54,497
Retained earnings
40,311
38,315
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(7,837
)
(8,322
)
Treasury stock, at cost, 19 million
shares
(907
)
(907
)
Total Disney Shareholders’ equity
86,741
83,583
Noncontrolling interests
4,381
4,680
Total equity
91,122
88,263
Total liabilities and equity
$
202,221
$
201,549
THE WALT DISNEY
COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited; in
millions)
Nine Months Ended
July 3, 2021
June 27, 2020
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss) from continuing
operations
$
2,280
$
(1,813
)
Depreciation and amortization
3,836
4,010
Goodwill and intangible asset
impairments
—
4,953
Net gain on investments
(325
)
(370
)
Deferred income taxes
(749
)
(548
)
Equity in the income of investees
(648
)
(545
)
Cash distributions received from equity
investees
546
567
Net change in produced and licensed
content costs and advances
(3,192
)
(1,483
)
Net change in operating lease right of use
assets / liabilities
127
16
Equity-based compensation
428
388
Other, net
728
471
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities:
Receivables
(301
)
2,100
Inventories
236
86
Other assets
(113
)
8
Accounts payable and other liabilities
341
(1,986
)
Income taxes
(260
)
95
Cash provided by operations - continuing
operations
2,934
5,949
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investments in parks, resorts and other
property
(2,468
)
(3,293
)
Other
383
(27
)
Cash used in investing activities -
continuing operations
(2,085
)
(3,320
)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Commercial paper borrowings (payments),
net
(99
)
1,373
Borrowings
43
18,030
Reduction of borrowings
(2,319
)
(2,297
)
Dividends
—
(1,587
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock
options
405
238
Other
(801
)
(838
)
Cash provided by (used in) financing
activities - continuing operations
(2,771
)
14,919
CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED
OPERATIONS
Cash provided by (used in) operations -
discontinued operations
(2
)
2
Cash provided by investing activities -
discontinued operations
8
198
Cash provided by discontinued
operations
6
200
Impact of exchange rates on cash, cash
equivalents and restricted cash
77
(49
)
Change in cash, cash equivalents and
restricted cash
(1,839
)
17,699
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted
cash, beginning of period
17,954
5,455
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted
cash, end of period
$
16,115
$
23,154
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