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Discovery Communications Reports Third Quarter 2010 Results


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Nov 02, 2010, 04:00 ET

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SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

Third Quarter 2010 Financial Highlights:

  • Revenues increased 11% to $926 million
  • Adjusted OIBDA increased 14% to $418 million
  • Net Income from continuing operations increased 73% to $161 million
  • Free Cash Flow increased $308 million to $346 million

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Discovery Communications, Inc. ("Discovery" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010.  

David Zaslav, Discovery's President and Chief Executive Officer said, "Discovery continues to enjoy strong operational momentum across our businesses.  Our ability to execute, combined with a robust advertising environment, enabled us to deliver third quarter results that exceeded our expectations.  Most importantly, our revenue growth is translating into margin expansion and free cash flow growth as we remain focused on thoughtfully investing in our business and refining our cost structure.  We are committed to building the next generation of growth drivers and are producing real returns from additional investments in Animal Planet, ID and our international networks, while launching our joint ventures, The Hub and OWN.  We are excited by the opportunities these investments present to further grow our business long-term and generate increased value for shareholders."

Third quarter revenues of $926 million increased $89 million, or 11%, over the third quarter a year ago, led by 11% growth at U.S. Networks and 10% growth at International Networks.  Adjusted Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization.(1) ("OIBDA") grew 14% to $418 million, driven by a 12% increase at U.S. Networks and an 23% increase at International Networks.  

Third quarter net income from continuing operations available to Discovery Communications, Inc. stockholders of $161 million ($0.37 per diluted share) increased $68 million compared to $93 million ($0.22 per diluted share) for the third quarter a year ago.  The current quarter results reflect the strong operating performance and $43 million of lower expense in the current year from the unrealized change in the fair value of mark-to-market share-based compensation.  

Free cash flow was $346 million for the third quarter, an increase of $308 million from the third quarter of 2009, primarily reflecting the increased operating performance and higher cash tax payments a year ago of $81 million related to the sale of Discovery Kids as well as $59 million of tax payments in 2009 related to prior periods.  Free cash flow is defined as cash provided by operating activities less acquisitions of property and equipment.

(1) See the definition of Adjusted Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization on page 4.

SEGMENT RESULTS


(dollars in millions)

Three Months Ended September 30,


Nine Months Ended September 30,



2010



2009(a)


Change



2010



2009(a)


Change













Revenues:
















  U.S. Networks

$

585


$

525


11%


$

1,751


$

1,609


9%

  International Networks


304



276


10%



893



787


13%

  Education and Other


38



35


9%



108



106


2%

  Corporate and Eliminations


(1)



1


NM



6



6


—

Total Revenues

$

926


$

837


11%


$

2,758


$

2,508


10%

















Adjusted OIBDA:
















  U.S. Networks

$

346


$

309


12%


$

1,018


$

930


9%

  International Networks


130



106


23%



384



295


30%

  Education and Other


1



2


(50%)



7



9


(22%)

  Corporate and Eliminations


(59)



(50)


(18%)



(171)



(144)


(19%)

Total Adjusted OIBDA

$

418


$

367


14%


$

1,238


$

1,090


14%

















(a)   The 2009 financial information has been recast so that the basis of presentation is consistent with that of the 2010 financial information.  See Other Items on page 4 for additional detail.


U.S. Networks


(dollars in millions)

Three Months Ended September 30,


Nine Months Ended September 30,



2010



2009


Change



2010



2009


Change













Revenues:
















  Distribution

$

264


$

242


9%


$

786


$

737


7%

  Advertising


304



261


16%



899



795


13%

  Other


17



22


(23%)



66



77


(14%)

Total Revenues

$

585


$

525


11%


$

1,751


$

1,609


9%

















Adjusted OIBDA

$

346


$

309


12%


$

1,018


$

930


9%

















Adjusted OIBDA Margin


59%



59%





58%



58%




















U.S. Networks' revenues in the third quarter of 2010 increased 11% to $585 million as advertising and distribution growth more than offset lower representation revenue.  Advertising revenue increased 16% driven by higher ratings and sellouts as well as increased pricing.  Distribution revenue grew 9% largely from higher rates, subscriber growth primarily from networks carried on the digital tier and lower launch-support amortization.

Adjusted OIBDA increased 12% to $346 million reflecting the 11% revenue growth partially offset by 9% higher operating expenses primarily due to higher programming expense, higher sales commissions and increased marketing costs.

International Networks


(dollars in millions)

Three Months Ended September 30,


Nine Months Ended September 30,



2010



2009


Change



2010



2009


Change













Revenues:
















  Distribution

$

188


$

180


4%


$

560


$

529


6%

  Advertising


98



80


23%



286



214


34%

  Other


18



16


13%



47



44


7%

Total Revenues

$

304


$

276


10%


$

893


$

787


13%

















Adjusted OIBDA

$

130


$

106


23%


$

384


$

295


30%

















Adjusted OIBDA Margin


43%



38%





43%



37%




















International Networks' revenues for the third quarter increased 10% to $304 million primarily led by advertising revenue growth of 23% and distribution revenue growth of 4%.  Excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, revenues increased 12% led by 26% advertising revenue growth, primarily from higher sellouts and increased viewership supported by subscriber growth across all international regions.  Affiliate revenue in local currency terms was up 8% during the third quarter mainly from increased subscribers primarily in Latin America and EMEA.

Adjusted OIBDA increased 23% to $130 million reflecting the 10% revenue growth partially offset by a 2% increase in operating expenses.  Excluding the impact of foreign currency, Adjusted OIBDA increased 29% as the 12% revenue growth was partially offset by a 3% increase in operating expenses primarily due to higher personnel costs.

Education and Other


(dollars in millions)

Three Months Ended September 30,


Nine Months Ended September 30,



2010



2009


Change



2010



2009


Change













Revenues

$

38


$

35


9%


$

108


$

106


2%

















Adjusted OIBDA

$

1


$

2


(50%)


$

7


$

9


(22%)

















Adjusted OIBDA Margin


3%



6%





6%



8%




















Education and Other third quarter revenues increased 9% to $38 million, primarily reflecting increased education revenue from higher streaming volumes.  Adjusted OIBDA was in-line with the third quarter of 2009 as the revenue growth was more than offset by higher personnel costs and lower results from the Creative Sound Service business.  

Corporate and Eliminations

Adjusted OIBDA decreased $9 million when compared to the third quarter a year ago, primarily due to increased stock-based compensation expense.

FULL YEAR 2010 OUTLOOK

For the full year ending December 31, 2010, Discovery Communications, Inc. expects total revenue between $3,750 million and $3,800 million, Adjusted OIBDA between $1,675 million and $1,725 million, and net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc. stockholders of $650 million to $700 million.  Our outlook incorporates current foreign exchange rates for revenues and expenses and the current share price for mark-to-market stock-based compensation calculations.

STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM

During the quarter ended September 30, 2010, the Company repurchased a total of 1.12 million shares of its Series C common stock at an average price of $33.61 per share totaling approximately $38 million pursuant to its stock repurchase program announced in August 2010.  Under the stock repurchase program, management is authorized to purchase shares from time to time through open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions at prevailing prices as permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements, and subject to market conditions and other factors.

OTHER ITEMS

The 2009 financial information has been recast so that the basis of presentation is consistent with that of the 2010 financial information.  This recast reflects the adoption of Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 810, Consolidation (ASC 810), which amends the existing standards for variable interest entities, the classification of results of operations of our Antenna Audio business as discontinued operations, as well as the realignment of the Commerce business into the U.S. Networks segment.  

During the third quarter of 2010, the Company sold its Antenna Audio business.  Antenna Audio's results have been reflected as discontinued operations and are included in "Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes" on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.  Assets, liabilities and cash flows of Antenna Audio have not been reflected as discontinued operations since the amounts are not material.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

Adjusted OIBDA and Free Cash Flow

In addition to the results prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") provided in this release, the Company has presented Adjusted OIBDA and free cash flow.  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 revenues less costs of revenues and selling, general and administrative expenses excluding: (i) mark-to-market stock-based compensation, (ii) depreciation and amortization, (iii) amortization of deferred launch incentives, (iv) exit and restructuring charges, (v) certain impairment charges, and (vi) gains (losses) on business and asset dispositions. The Company uses this measure to assess 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 and also provides investors a measure to analyze the operating performance of each segment against historical data. The Company excludes mark-to-market stock-based compensation, exit and restructuring charges, certain impairment charges, and gains (losses) on business and asset dispositions from the calculation of Adjusted OIBDA due to their volatility or non-recurring nature. The Company also excludes depreciation of fixed assets and amortization of intangible assets and deferred launch incentive as these amounts do not represent cash payments in the current reporting period.

The Company defines free cash flow as cash provided by operating activities less acquisitions of property and equipment.  The Company uses free cash flow as it believes it is an important indicator for management and investors of the Company's liquidity, including its ability to reduce debt, make strategic investments and return capital to stockholders.

Adjusted OIBDA and free cash flow are non-GAAP measures, and should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, operating income, net income, cash flows provided by operating activities and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Please review the supplemental financial schedules beginning on page 9 for reconciliations to GAAP measures.

Conference Call Information

Discovery Communications, Inc. will host a conference call today at 4:30 p.m. EDT to discuss its third quarter 2010 results.  To listen to the call, visit http://www.discoverycommunications.com or dial 1-866-831-6272 inside the U.S. and 1-617-213-8859 outside of the U.S., using the following passcode: 70250534.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties.  These statements are based on information available to the Company as of the date hereof, and the Company's actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied, due to risks and uncertainties associated with its business, which include the risk factors disclosed in its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 22, 2010. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company's expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future, and can be identified by forward-looking words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "should," "will" and "would" or similar words.  Forward-looking statements in this release include, without limitation, the full year 2010 outlook and plans for stock repurchases.   The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts)


Three Months Ended


Nine Months Ended


September 30,


September 30,


2010


2009(a)


2010


2009(a)




(recast)




(recast)

Revenues:








Distribution

$        452


$       422


$    1,346


$      1,266

Advertising

402


341


1,185


1,009

Other

72


74


227


233

Total revenues

926


837


2,758


2,508









Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization listed below

261


251


782


751

Selling, general and administrative

306


324


894


885

Depreciation and amortization

32


39


98


115

Restructuring and impairment charges

15


2


18


40

Gains on dispositions

—


—


—


(252)


614


616


1,792


1,539









Operating income

312


221


966


969









Interest expense, net

(49)


(65)


(155)


(182)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

—


—


(136)


—

Other (expense) income, net

(16)


(1)


(57)


10









Income from continuing operations before income taxes

247


155


618


797

Provision for income taxes

(83)


(52)


(171)


(387)









Income from continuing operations, net of taxes

164


103


447


410

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes

25


1


25


(2)









Net income

189


104


472


408

Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

(3)


(4)


(10)


(10)









Net income attributable to Discovery Communications, Inc.

186


100


462


398

Stock dividends to preferred interests

—


(6)


(1)


(8)









Net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc. stockholders

$        186


$         94


$       461


$         390









Income per share from continuing operations available to Discovery Communications, Inc. stockholders:








Basic

$       0.38


$      0.22


$      1.03


$        0.93

Diluted

$       0.37


$      0.22


$      1.01


$        0.92









Income (loss) per share from discontinued operations available to Discovery Communications, Inc. stockholders:








Basic

$       0.06


$         —


$      0.06


$         —

Diluted

$       0.06


$         —


$      0.06


$         —









Net income per share available to Discovery Communications, Inc. stockholders:








Basic

$       0.44


$      0.22


$      1.08


$        0.92

Diluted

$       0.43


$      0.22


$      1.07


$        0.92

Weighted average shares outstanding:








Basic

426


424


425


423

Diluted

431


427


431


424

(a)   The 2009 financial information has been recast so that the basis of presentation is consistent with that of the 2010 financial information.  See Other Items on page 4 for additional detail.


DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited; in millions)



As of

As of


September 30,

December 31,


2010


2009(a)




(recast)

ASSETS




Current assets:




Cash and cash equivalents (including $10 and $40 held by variable interest entities at 2010 and 2009, respectively)

$               1,016


$                  623

Receivables, net

843


812

Content rights, net

81


75

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

197


161

Total current assets

2,137


1,671





Noncurrent content rights, net

1,229


1,207

Property and equipment, net

389


409

Goodwill

6,435


6,433

Intangible assets, net

615


643

Other noncurrent assets

593


589

Total assets

$             11,398


$             10,952





LIABILITIES AND EQUITY




Current liabilities:




Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$                  464


$                  446

Current portion of long-term debt

18


38

Other current liabilities

310


299

Total current liabilities

792


783





Long-term debt

3,595


3,457

Other noncurrent liabilities

267


443

Commitments and contingencies








Redeemable noncontrolling interests

49


49





Equity:




Preferred stock

2


2

Common stock

3


3

Additional paid-in capital

6,664


6,600

Treasury stock, at cost: Series C common stock: 1.12 shares at 2010

(38)


—

Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)

75


(387)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(23)


(21)

   Total Discovery Communications, Inc. stockholders' equity

6,683


6,197

   Noncontrolling interests

12


23

Total equity

6,695


6,220

Total liabilities and equity

$             11,398


$             10,952

(a)   The 2009 financial information has been recast so that the basis of presentation is consistent with that of the 2010 financial information.  See Other Items on page 4 for additional detail.


DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited; in millions)



Nine Months Ended September 30,


2010

2009(a)



(recast)

OPERATING ACTIVITIES



Net income

$                         472

$                     408

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



Stock-based compensation expense

153

196

Depreciation and amortization

100

118

Content amortization and write-offs

526

515

Impairment charges

11

26

Gains on dispositions

(12)

(252)

Gains on sales of investments

—

(13)

Deferred income taxes

(89)

(38)

Noncash portion of loss on extinguishment of debt

12

—

Other noncash expenses, net

46

51

   Changes in operating assets and liabilities:



  Receivables, net

(41)

1

  Content rights

(558)

(562)

  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

(8)

(32)

  Stock-based compensation liabilities

(128)

(24)

  Other, net

(39)

(10)

Cash provided by operating activities

445

384




INVESTING ACTIVITIES



Purchases of property and equipment

(29)

(41)

Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired

(38)

—

Proceeds from dispositions, net

24

300

Proceeds from sales of investments

—

22

Investments in and advances to equity investees

(71)

(22)

Cash (used in) provided by investing activities

(114)

259




FINANCING ACTIVITIES



Net repayments of revolver loans

—

(315)

Borrowings from long-term debt, net of discount and issuance costs

2,970

970

Principal repayments of long-term debt

(2,883)

(1,007)

Principal repayments of capital lease obligations

(8)

(7)

Repurchases of common stock

(38)

—

Cash distributions to noncontrolling interests

(21)

(9)

Proceeds from stock option exercises

27

26

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

9

—

Other financing activities, net

—

(1)

Cash provided by (used in) financing activities

56

(343)




Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

6

7




NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

393

307

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

623

94

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD

$                      1,016

$                     401

(a)   The 2009 financial information has been recast so that the basis of presentation is consistent with that of the 2010 financial information.  See Other Items on page 4 for additional detail.


DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA

RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME BEFORE

DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION

(unaudited; in millions)



Three Months Ended September 30, 2010


Adjusted

Operating

Income Before

Depreciation and

Amortization

Depreciation

and

Amortization

Amortization of

Deferred Launch Incentives

Mark-to-Market

Stock-Based

Compensation

Other (a)

Operating

Income








U.S. Networks

$  346

$    (5)

$    (2)

$     —

$     —

$   339

International Networks

130

(10)

(9)

—

(3)

108

Education and Other

1

(2)

—

—

(11)

(12)

Corporate and Eliminations

(59)

(15)

—

(48)

(1)

(123)

      Total

$  418

$  (32)

$  (11)

$  (48)

$  (15)

$   312




Three Months Ended September 30, 2009(b)(recast)


Adjusted

Operating

Income Before

Depreciation and

Amortization



Depreciation

and

Amortization

Amortization of

Deferred Launch Incentives

Mark-to-Market

Stock-Based

Compensation

Other (a)

Operating

Income








U.S. Networks

$  309

$    (7)

$    (5)

$     —

$     —

$   297

International Networks

106

(10)

(9)

—

(2)

85

Education and Other

2

(2)

—

—

—

—

Corporate and Eliminations

(50)

(20)

—

(91)

—

(161)

      Total

$  367

$  (39)

$  (14)

$  (91)

$  (2)

$   221

(a)  For the three months ended September 30, 2010, amounts represent asset impairments of $11 million and exit and restructuring charges of $4 million.  For the three months ended September 30, 2009, amounts represent exit and restructuring charges of $2 million.  


(b)  The 2009 financial information has been recast so that the basis of presentation is consistent with that of the 2010 financial information.  See Other Items on page 4 for additional detail.



DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA

RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME BEFORE

DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION

(unaudited; in millions)



Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010


Adjusted

Operating

Income Before

Depreciation and

Amortization

Depreciation

and

Amortization

Amortization of

Deferred Launch Incentives

Mark-to-Market

Stock-Based

Compensation

Other (a)

Operating

Income








U.S. Networks

$  1,018

$    (16)

$    (6)

$     —

$     —

$   996

International Networks

384

(29)

(26)

—

(6)

323

Education and Other

7

(5)

—

—

(11)

(9)

Corporate and Eliminations

(171)

(48)

—

(124)

(1)

(344)

      Total

$  1,238

$  (98)

$  (32)

$  (124)

$  (18)

$   966




Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009(b)(recast)


Adjusted

Operating

Income Before

Depreciation and

Amortization



Depreciation

and

Amortization

Amortization of

Deferred Launch Incentives

Mark-to-Market

Stock-Based

Compensation

Other (a)

Operating

Income








U.S. Networks

$  930

$    (23)

$    (16)

$      (1)

$   230

$   1,120

International Networks

295

(29)

(25)

—

(12)

229

Education and Other

9

(4)

—

—

(1)

4

Corporate and Eliminations

(144)

(59)

—

(176)

(5)

(384)

      Total

$  1,090

$  (115)

$  (41)

$  (177)

$  212

$   969

(a)  For the nine months ended September 30, 2010 amount represents asset impairments of $11 million and restructuring charges of $7 million.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, amounts represent the pre-tax gain on the sale of Discovery Kids of $252 million as well as asset impairments of $26 million and exit and restructuring charges of $14 million.

(b)  The 2009 financial information has been recast so that the basis of presentation is consistent with that of the 2010 financial information.  See Other Items on page 4 for additional detail.


DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA

(unaudited; in millions)

CALCULATION OF FREE CASH FLOW



Three Months Ended September 30,


Nine Months Ended September 30,


2010


2009(a)


Change


2010


2009(a)


Change






(recast)









(recast)






















Cash provided by operating activities

$

355


$

47


$

308


$

445


$

384


$

61

Acquisition of property and equipment


(9)



(9)



—



(29)



(41)



12

Free cash flow

$

346


$

38


$

308


$

416


$

343


$

73

(a)    The 2009 financial information has been recast so that the basis of presentation is consistent with that of the 2010 financial information.  See Other Items on page 4 for additional detail.


RECONCILIATION OF 2010 OUTLOOK TO GAAP MEASURES



Full Year 2010

Net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc. stockholders


$

650

To

$

700

Interest expense, net



205

To


200

Depreciation and amortization



140

To


130

Other expense, including amortization of deferred launch incentives, mark-to-market stock-based compensation, asset impairment, exit and restructuring costs, gains (losses) on business disposition, gains (losses) on sale of securities, equity earnings in unconsolidated affiliates, unrealized and realized gains and losses from derivatives, income tax expense, net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests, and stock dividends to preferred interests



680

To


695

Adjusted OIBDA


$

1,675

To

$

1,725


NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. STOCKHOLDERS


Three Months 

Ended September 30,


Nine Months Ended September 30,



2010


2009(a)


2010


2009(a)




(recast)


(recast)

Income from continuing operations, net of taxes

$                     161

$  93

$                     436

$               392

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes

25

1

25

(2)






Net income available to Discovery Communications, Inc. stockholders

$                    186

$  94

$                     461

$               390






(a)    The 2009 financial information has been recast so that the basis of presentation is consistent with that of the 2010 financial information.  See Other Items on page 4 for additional detail.


DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA

SELECTED FINANCIAL DETAIL

(unaudited; in millions)


BORROWINGS



As of

September 30, 2010

5.625% Senior Notes, semi-annual interest, due August 2019

$

500

3.70% Senior Notes, semi-annual interest, due June 2015


850

5.05% Senior Notes, semi-annual interest, due June 2020


1,300

6.35% Senior Notes, semi-annual interest, due June 2040


850

Capital lease and other obligations


121

Total long-term debt


3,621

Unamortized discount


(8)

Long-term debt, net


3,613

Less current portion of long-term debt


18

Noncurrent portion of long-term debt

$

3,595



STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION



As of September 30, 2010


Long-Term

Incentive Plans


Total Units Outstanding

(in millions)


Weighted

Average

Grant Price


Vested Units Outstanding

(in millions)


Weighted

Average

Grant Price












Discovery Appreciation Plan


10.3


$

22.21


0.6


$

21.75












Stock Appreciation Rights


0.1



20.31


——  



——












Stock Options


16.6



18.12


3.4



15.02












Performance-based Restricted Stock Units


1.0



32.86


——



——












Service-based Restricted Stock Units


0.5



32.09


——



——

     Total stock-based compensation plans


28.5


$

20.37


4.0


$

16.03
























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