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Divisional details Media Networks

1 Media Networks Strategic Priorities

• Continue to invest in programming, marketing, ad sales infrastructure, and technology infrastructure for Crackle U.S.

Existing • Invest in programming and marketing for MSM and GSN Operation s • Continue to invest in both local and global original programming for international networks • Continue to maximize operational efficiencies

• Launch a Hindi language rural channel, TV ON, in India

• Launch a second Hindi movie channel in India, MAX2 New Operation • Pursue opportunities to launch Crackle in additional international s territories • Selectively launch channels in new and existing territories in order to build scale and remain competitive; seek earnings accretive opportunities where possible 2 3

Media Networks Strong and Consistent Earnings Growth

• Revenue is expected to reach over $2 billion in FYE15, growing at a 21% CAGR over the four year period • Operating Income is expected to reach $336 million in FYE15, growing at a 16% CAGR over the four year period (excluding monetizations)

OI Revenues Revenues

One-Time Events/Monetizations $700 $2,500 Operating Income • Ad sales across the portfolio to $600 $561 $2,004 grow by 20%+ year on year $2,000 $500 $375 • New investments (e.g., GEC $1,500 $400 and movie channel in India and $336 Bash Games in the US) to drive $1 $300 $242 $335 $1,000 growth $17 $930 $200 $260 $225 $235 $500 $100 $186

$0 $0 FYE11 FYE12 FYE13 FYE14 FYE15

($ In millions) Note: All years restated on a consistent basis to include U.S. channels and Networks HO Aspire Media Networks Operating Income by Region

Projected FYE15 Operating Income of $336 million is diversified throughout the world, with income split fairly evenly across MSM in India, GSN in North America and the branded international Networks

Projected Operating Income FYE15 Rest of Asia / Australia; 9% North America; 27%

India; 34%

Europe; 14% Latin America; 16%

4 Media Networks MSM India update

● Revenue and Operating Income are budgeted for double digit year-over-year growth − Revenue is expected to grow from $588 million in FYE14 to $695 million in FYE15 (+18%) driven mainly by recovery in domestic Indian ad sales performance and ongoing digitization efforts − Operating Income is expected to grow from $122 million in FYE14 to $151 million in FYE15 (+24%) (excluding new channel launches) driven primarily by improved performance of SET

● In spite of FX and economic headwinds, MSM expects to continue its strong growth trajectory in FYE15 and increase its offerings in India

− TV On, a new Hindi general entertainment channel targeting a female-centric, more rural audience is expected to launch in June 2014 − MAX 2, a library Hindi movie channel is expected to launch in April 2014; this will help MSM mitigate recent legislation limiting ad minutes per broadcast hour

● Indian Premier League (IPL) Cricket − Season 7 projected Operating Income of $31.5 million is 4% lower than Season 6 due to unfavorable FX, one less team and 16 fewer matches than Season 6; however, the operating margin remains strong at 22%

● India SET ratings continue to be lower than target and management is taking steps to improve − Recent management changes include a new channel head from STAR and a new programming head (starting in April) from Zee − Immediate activity includes more airplay for our older proven shows to draw the core audience back to sample the new shows, introducing new weekday shows and an increased focus on SET’s core strength at the weekends to help raise overall ratings 5 Media Networks GSN Update

● Revenue and Operating Income are budgeted for double digit year-over-year growth − Revenue is expected to grow 15% from $345 million in FYE14 to $397 million in FYE15 largely driven by increased mobile games and ad sales revenue − Operating Income is expected to grow 27% from $71 million in FYE14 to $90 million in FYE15 mainly from growth in mobile gaming and lower PPA amortization

● Despite a decline in GSN’s number of Facebook players, GSN expects to grow the digital business in FYE15 − Casino Games - Build scale through increased investment in content and via acquisitions − Skill Games – Invest in technology and broaden the content offering into non-casino casual games and mobile web − Advertising – Expand into mobile and monetize the 98% of users who do not pay

● Management will drive FYE15 ratings growth by: − Building on GSN’s success in original programming with nine new series − 2013 was the most watched year in network history, with double-digit audience growth across all key demos and total viewers − The American Bible Challenge built upon its successful Season One and has now been seen by over 21 million viewers − The Chase has established itself as one of GSN’s most popular series ever and has been seen by more than 15 million viewers − Experimenting with non-linear digital video to extend brand to younger audiences 6 Media Networks GSN update – Bash Gaming

● In February 2014, GSN agreed to acquire Bash Gaming, creator of breakout hit Bingo Bash, the leading social bingo game in the world with more than 4.8 million monthly active users playing across Facebook, iOS, Android and Kindle devices

● The acquisition provides GSN with immediate scale and content in mobile gaming − Bingo Bash is a Top 10 grossing casino game on both the iPad and iPhone and number 13 on Android * − Bingo Bash has a user database of over 20MM and a user demographic prone to spending on virtual goods − Slots Bash, a new casino game, was recently launched and is performing better than initially envisaged at the time the Bash acquisition was first considered

● The investment will generate synergies including: − Optimizing Bash Gaming’s customer acquisition spending − Cross pollinating GSN and Bash Gaming content into GSN’s apps and website − Cross promoting users to increase customer lifetime value − Leveraging Bash Gaming’s scalable offshore development team in India

● The Share Purchase Agreement has been signed and the deal is expected to close in March 2014 − GSN’s FYE15 Budget includes $10 million operating income for Bash Gaming

7 *Source: App Annie March 5, 2014 rankings Media Networks Crackle Update

● Revenue and Operating Income for Crackle U.S. are both budgeted for significant growth in FYE15 − Revenue is expected to grow 70% from $35.8 million in FYE14 to $60.6 million in FYE15 largely driven by ad sales revenue − Operating Income is expected to turn positive with $5.1 million in FYE15 ($1.1 million including SPT content cost) driven by increased ad sales and cost controls

● Crackle will continue building its best-in-class digital ad sales organization and will leverage the growth in this market − Crackle has already closed $8M in ad sales deals for FYE15 and has an additional $15M under negotiation − The team will incorporate Playstation into Crackle’s sales team to create operational efficiency and opportunities to bundle packages

● Strategic investment in premium content and originals will expand Crackle’s core offerings

● Crackle’s Canada investment plan expects to drive revenue growth of nearly 200% over the prior year with increased CPM’s, new marketing efforts, and investment in new content and resources

8 Media Networks Branded Networks - Regional Update

● Europe − Operating Income is expected to grow by close to 60% year on year, reaching $50 million for the region − The UK operation will benefit from a full year on Freeview − Strong growth is expected in the emerging markets of Russia and Central Europe where we already have several profitable channels

● Latin America − Operating Income is expected to grow approximately 60% year on year to $59 million − Bottom line growth driven by revenue growth of over 20% (from both ad sales and subscribers), cost containment and a new joint venture opportunity for the SPIN channels

● Asia (excluding India) − Operating Income is expected to grow a more modest 10% year on year − Renewed growth in the Pan Asia operation is expected − In Japan, subscriber growth continues to be challenged

● US (excluding GSN) − The US portfolio outside of GSN is projected to break even in FYE15 − Crackle is poised for a breakeven year* and the recently launched GET TV is expected to be profitable in its first full year 9 *Including SPT content costs and Crackle Canada Divisional details Television Productions

10 Television Productions Strategic Priorities

• Drama – Maximize value of worldwide appetite for quality drama across all outlets with continued emphasis on broadcast and cable and additional focus on new platform U.S. TV opportunities Productio • Comedy – Maintain and support a strong comedy strategy as part of our overall portfolio n business as comedy continues to maintain strong value in the syndicated marketplace

• First Run Syndication – Stabilize and grow the Queen Latifah daytime series for the 14/15 broadcast season and look to expanding the business into new lower cost opportunities

• Create IP that travels • Nurture unscripted titles including Release the Hounds, The Patch, Fan Band and Popheads • Maximize prelaunch of The Crown and drive co-productions at in the U.K. • Strengthen SPT Russia’s capacity to produce enduring sitcoms and dramas that travel • Build high quality, sustainable library of Spanish language programming for Latin America Int’l TV Productio • Support and strengthen existing production companies n • Seek extension of HUASO (China) license and restructure operation • Nurture new start-up JV’s – Electric Ray and Stellify • Help maximize program sales and operational efficiencies at each operating company

• Explore expansion opportunities for network of production companies in key strategic markets (e.g. Scandinavia, Turkey, Netherlands, Australia, N. Ireland)

11 U.S. Production Current Programs

SPT’s portfolio of current programs is diversified across all genres to balance risk vs. reward Scripted Non-Scripted Other

Drama Comedy Game Show Reality/Talk MOWs / Mini

Network • Battle Creek (CBS) • Goldbergs (ABC) • Shark Tank (ABC) • Blacklist (NBC) • Sing Off (NBC) • Days of Our Lives (NBC) • Unforgettable (CBS) • The Young & the Restless (CBS)

• Before Crack • Men at Work (TBS) • Mom’s Got Game • The Dorm (MTV) Cable (OWN) (Netflix) • Fallout Asylum (SyFy) • Outlaw Prophet (Lifetime) • Better Call • Red Tent (Lifetime) Saul (AMC) • Drop Dead Diva (Lifetime) • Helix (SyFy) • Justified (FX) • Masters of Sex (Showtime) • Outlander (Starz) • Untitled KZK Project 12 Note: Current Programs reflect(Netflix) named programs projected for the 14/15 broadcast season. TBD series are not reflected. First Run • Jeopardy! • The Dr. Oz Show • Wheel of Fortune • The Queen Latifah Syndication Show U.S. Production Current Series, Pilots & Development

Significant contribution from current series

Operating Income from Current Series, Pilots & $140 Development:

$120 • contributes $150 $100 million in operating income in FYE14 $80 and is expected to exceed $300 $60 $126 million in series ultimate profit $92 $40 $57 • $46 million of the Operating $20 Income pertains to Netflix $0 $0 SVOD sale previously expected ($20) ($52) in FYE15 ($40) • The Blacklist is ordered for a second ($60) season and becomes available in ($80) syndication in FYE15 FYE11 FYE12 FYE13 FYE14 FYE15 • New series investment ($82) ($95) ($93) ($134) ($77) Decrease in new series investment & development from FYE14 to FYE15 is due to fewer All other current series $30 $95 $150 $260 $169 deficit series in FYE15 Total current series ($52) $0 $57 $126 $92 13 ($ In millions) U.S. Production Library, Game Shows and Daytime Series

Core programs continue to significant earnings

Operating Income from Library, Game Shows and Daytime Series: Licensing Daytime Serials $500 Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! Library

$419 • Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! are $400 renewed through 15/16 season

• $163 Licensing deal with IGT extended through 2024 generating $163 million $300 $267 $271 $249 $250 of Operating Income in FYE14; $26 $36 $34 $38 $32 • Includes $18 million related to $200 $103 royalties from IGT previously $117 $104 $106 $91 assumed in FYE15

$100 • Days of Our Lives and The Young $138 and the Restless renewed through $111 $118 $112 $127 15/16 and 16/17 seasons, respectively $0 FYE11 FYE12 FYE13 FYE14 FYE15

14 ($ In millions) International Production Financial Summary

• Strong organic growth from Production across UK and Europe Op Incom e Shine Equity • Distribution of formats including Who $20 $17 $15 Wants to Be a Millionaire & $5 Everyone Loves Raymond remain $10 significant profit contributors $10 $6 $12 • LATAM performance underpinned by $-- expansion into Mexico and new production deals with Televisa in ( $3) Mexico and RCN in Colombia ( $10) • Continued investment in companies FYE11 FYE12 FYE13 FYE14 FYE15 and individuals with track record of creating IP that will travel

• Excluding purchase price amortization, FYE15 operating income is $32 million

15 ($ In millions) Note: FYE12 and FYE13 exclude gains from the Shine monetization of $26 million and $12 million, respectively International Production Update

● UK and Europe

− Strong growth in UK driven by innovative new formats such as Release The Hounds and The Patch

− Europe’s FYE15 operating income will be flat as incremental contributions from new productions are offset by headwinds from Russia licensing business

● Latin America

− Teleset has closed unprecedented deals with Televisa and RCN and are in final negotiations with Telemundo in U.S, all of which will generate over 400 teleseries hours per year for a minimum of 3 years

− Operating income growth generated by these key deals will be offset by investment in the start-up of Teleset Mexico — needed to deliver the incremental production output and critical to future growth in the region

● Middle East

− Income is expected to increase in FYE15 with strong contributions from shows like The Voice and Dragon's Den

− The unpredictable political volatility in the region remains a challenge

● Formats

− Despite being a 16 year old format, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire continues to deliver healthy profits world-wide

16 Television distribution

17 Television Distribution Strategic Priorities

• Leverage existing relationships to find new homes for cancelled series and maximize selling opportunities for serialized dramas (e.g. The Blacklist, Helix) • Negotiate a lucrative, long-term deal for feature slate output on basic cable U.S. • Increase licensing of library product to traditional cable and broadcast Distribution networks, emerging diginets (e.g., Antenna, Cozi, GetTV), and SVOD players (e.g., Amazon, Comcast OTT); this may also include renegotiation of residuals obligations with the guilds • Split rights with Turner to sell an additional Seinfeld window

• Maximize growth opportunities across SVOD/AVOD and emerging markets

• Pursue partnerships for original content production with broadcasters and, International where possible, our own production companies Distribution • Close long-term deals in key markets (e.g., Russia, S. Korea, Italy)

• Negotiate platform carve-outs wherever possible

18 Television Distribution Continued

Generate over $2.5 billion in gross revenue in FYE15

Distribution Gross Revenue MPG Acquisitions TV $3,000 • Secure long-term deals in key $2,563 $2,478 $2,504 $2,500 territories $2,329 • Exploit growth opportunities with $2,019 $2,000 $1,274 SVOD players across the globe $1,328 $1,443 $1,335 • Maximize the value of key properties $1,500 $1,200 (e.g. The Blacklist, Seinfeld) $221 $1,000 $231 $278 $240 $233 $500 $944 $1,068 $795 $586 $716 $0 FYE11 FYE12 FYE13 FYE14 FYE15 ($ In millions) 19