CBS reported strong financial results for Q4 2006 and full year 2006. Q4 operating income increased 14% and net earnings from continuing operations increased 44% compared to the prior year. For the full year, operating income increased 5% and net earnings from continuing operations increased 16%. Television, Outdoor, and Publishing saw increased revenues and profits, while Radio declined. CBS expects continued growth in the long term through expanding its existing businesses and capitalizing on digital opportunities.
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1. CBS CORPORATION REPORTS
FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2006 RESULTS
Adjusted Results For the Fourth Quarter of 2006:
Operating Income Up 14% to $759.3 Million,
Net Earnings From Continuing Operations Up 44% to $464.0 Million,
EPS From Continuing Operations Up 43% to $.60 Per Diluted Share
Adjusted Results For the Full Year 2006: Operating Income Up 5%,
Net Earnings From Continuing Operations Up 16%,
EPS From Continuing Operations Up 19% Per Diluted Share
Full Year 2006 Free Cash Flow Up 8% to $1.6 Billion
New York, New York, February 27, 2007 – CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) today reported results
for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2006.
quot;CBS' first year out of the gate was a great one,quot; said Sumner Redstone, Executive Chairman, CBS
Corporation. quot;Our strong performance in the fourth quarter and full year of 2006 is the result of strategic vision
and operational excellence. Leslie and his team are building our existing businesses to capitalize on the digital
revolution and to position CBS for continued success well into the future.quot;
quot;CBS' fourth quarter results capped off a strong first year as a stand-alone company,quot; said Leslie Moonves,
President and Chief Executive Officer, CBS Corporation. quot;Strong fourth quarter operating results at Television,
Outdoor and Publishing helped us surpass our key financial targets for the year. Looking forward, we will
continue to focus on running our core operations effectively; reshaping our portfolio into better-margin, higher-
growth businesses; using the interactive opportunity to deepen and broaden our relationship with audiences; and
receiving compensation for our content through retransmission consent agreements and new interactive
platforms. I am confident that the Company is well positioned to deliver long-term growth, strong cash flow,
and increased value for our shareholders.quot;
2. 2
Fourth Quarter 2006 Results
For the fourth quarter of 2006, revenues of $3.9 billion increased 2% from the same quarter last year, as growth
of 3% at Television, 10% at Outdoor and 7% at Publishing was partially offset by an 8% decline at Radio.
Fourth quarter of 2006 operating income before depreciation and amortization (“OIBDA”) increased to $794.9
million and operating income increased to $681.5 million from losses of $8.7 billion and $8.8 billion,
respectively, in 2005. Adjusted OIBDA before impairment charges for the fourth quarter of 2006 increased
11% to $872.7 million from $783.9 million and adjusted operating income increased 14% to $759.3 million
from $667.5 million for the same prior-year period. These results reflected increases at Television, Outdoor and
Publishing partially offset by a decline at Radio.
Fourth quarter of 2006 net earnings from continuing operations increased to $335.0 million, or $.43 per diluted
share, from a net loss of $9.2 billion, or a loss of $12.12 per diluted share, in 2005. Adjusted net earnings from
continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2006 increased 44% to $464.0 million from $321.5 million, and
adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was up 43% to $.60 from $.42 for the same
prior-year period. These results reflected higher operating results and interest income, lower interest expense
and a lower effective income tax rate. Net earnings from discontinued operations of $95.6 million in the fourth
quarter of 2005 reflected the operating results of Viacom Inc. prior to its separation from the Company and
Paramount Parks, which was sold in June 2006. Net earnings were $335.0 million, or $.43 per diluted share,
compared with a net loss of $9.1 billion, or a loss of $12.00 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2005.
Refer to page 4 for an explanation and a reconciliation of adjusted results to reported results.
Fourth quarter free cash flow was $(14.7) million in 2006 compared to $121.6 million for the same prior-year
period. In the fourth quarter of 2006, the Company’s free cash flow was reduced by a $200 million
discretionary contribution to pre-fund one of its qualified pension plans.
3. 3
Full Year 2006 Results
For the full year 2006, revenues of $14.3 billion increased 1% from the prior year, with increases of 2% at
Television, 8% at Outdoor and 6% at Publishing, partially offset by a decline of 7% at Radio. Full year OIBDA
and operating income of $3.0 billion and $2.6 billion, respectively, increased from losses of $6.4 billion and
$6.9 billion, respectively, in 2005. Full year adjusted OIBDA before impairment charges and adjusted
operating income increased 4% and 5%, respectively, from 2005, reflecting increases at Television, Outdoor
and Publishing, partially offset by a decrease at Radio.
Full year net earnings from continuing operations increased to $1.4 billion, or $1.79 per diluted share, in 2006
from a net loss of $8.4 billion, or a loss of $10.59 per diluted share, in 2005. Full year 2006 net earnings from
continuing operations reflected tax benefits of $164.1 million primarily from the settlement of certain income
tax audits. Adjusted net earnings from continuing operations increased 16% to $1.4 billion from $1.2 billion,
and adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was up 19% to $1.85, compared with $1.55
for the prior year. These results reflected higher operating results and interest income, lower interest expense
and a lower effective income tax rate. Net earnings from discontinued operations of $277.6 million in 2006
principally reflected the gain on the sale of Paramount Parks. Net earnings from discontinued operations of
$1.3 billion in 2005 primarily reflected the operating results of Paramount Parks as well as Viacom Inc. prior to
its separation from the Company. Net earnings were $1.7 billion, or $2.15 per diluted share, compared with a
net loss of $7.1 billion, or a loss of $8.98 per diluted share, in 2005.
Refer to page 4 for an explanation and a reconciliation of adjusted results to reported results.
Full year 2006 free cash flow increased 8% to $1.6 billion from $1.5 billion in 2005, reflecting higher operating
results and interest income, and lower interest expense. The Company’s free cash flow in 2006 was reduced by
$250 million of discretionary contributions to pre-fund one of its qualified pension plans.
Business Outlook
When comparing 2007 to 2006 on an as reported basis, several factors ─ including higher expense for stock-
based compensation, the sale of 39 radio stations and nine television stations, as well as the shutdown of UPN ─
will result in revenue and operating income that will be comparable to that of 2006.
For the long term, the Company is poised to deliver rates of growth as follows: low single-digit growth in
revenues, mid single-digit growth in operating income and high single-digit growth in earnings per share.
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Consolidated Adjusted Results
The following table reconciles the Company’s consolidated fourth quarter and full year adjusted results to
reported operating income (loss), net earnings (loss) from continuing operations and per share results included
in this earnings release. Adjusted results exclude non-cash impairment charges, the impact of expensing stock-
based compensation and the impact of dispositions and tax benefits primarily from the settlement of certain
income tax audits. The Company believes that these adjusted results provide investors with a clearer
perspective on the current underlying financial performance of the Company. Additional reconciliations of
non-GAAP measures and adjusted results to reported results have been included on pages 16-20 of this earnings
release.
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31, Better/ December 31, Better/
(Amounts in millions, except per share amounts) 2006 2005 (Worse)% 2006 2005 (Worse)%
$ 794.9 $ (8,710.1) n/m $ 3,045.9 $ (6,429.4) n/m
OIBDA
Non-cash impairment charges 65.2 9,484.4 65.2 9,484.4
Stock-based compensation 12.6 4.5 64.3 17.6
UPN shutdown costs — — 24.0 —
Adjustments for the separation of Former Viacom(a) — 5.1 — (10.5)
$ 872.7 $ 783.9 11% $ 3,199.4 $ 3,062.1 4%
Adjusted OIBDA before impairment charges
$ 681.5 $ (8,826.5) n/m $ 2,606.4 $ (6,869.5) n/m
Operating Income (Loss)
Non-cash impairment charges 65.2 9,484.4 65.2 9,484.4
Stock-based compensation 12.6 4.5 64.3 17.6
UPN shutdown costs — — 24.0 —
Adjustments for the separation of Former Viacom(a) — 5.1 — (10.5)
$ 759.3 $ 667.5 14% $ 2,759.9 $ 2,622.0 5%
Adjusted Operating Income
Net Earnings (Loss) From Continuing
$ 335.0 $ (9,232.0) n/m $ 1,382.9 $ (8,360.6) n/m
Operations
Non-cash impairment charges 165.6 9,546.5 165.6 9,508.4
Stock-based compensation 12.6 4.5 64.3 17.6
UPN shutdown costs — — 24.0 —
Adjustments for the separation of Former Viacom(a) — 74.4 — 165.2
Net gain on sale of radio stations (24.6) — (24.6) —
Tax benefits primarily from the settlement of
certain income tax audits (31.2) — (164.1) —
Tax impact of adjustments 6.6 (71.9) (23.5) (98.1)
Adjusted Net Earnings From Continuing
$ 464.0 $ 321.5 44% $ 1,424.6 $ 1,232.5 16%
Operations
$ .43 $ (12.12) n/m $ 1.79 $ (10.59) n/m
Diluted EPS From Continuing Operations
Adjusted Diluted EPS From Continuing
$ .60 $ .42 43% $ 1.85 $ 1.55 19%
Operations
Diluted Weighted Average Number of Common
776.4 764.9 771.8 793.9
Shares Outstanding
(a) Adjustments for the separation of Former Viacom reflect additional corporate expenses as a result of the separation and interest
savings from a lower debt level resulting from the separation.
n/m – not meaningful
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Segment Results
The tables below present the Company’s revenues, OIBDA and operating income (loss) by segment for the
three and twelve months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 (dollars in millions).
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31, Better/ December 31, Better/
Revenues 2006 2005 (Worse)% 2006 2005 (Worse)%
Television $ 2,561.0 $ 2,491.0 3% $ 9,487.1 $ 9,325.2 2%
Radio 498.2 543.5 (8) 1,959.9 2,114.8 (7)
Outdoor 580.6 527.4 10 2,103.4 1,949.3 8
Publishing 252.5 237.0 7 807.0 763.6 6
Eliminations (9.4) (10.0) 6 (37.2) (39.9) 7
$ 3,882.9 $ 3,788.9 2% $ 14,320.2 $14,113.0 1%
Total Revenues
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31, Better/ December 31, Better/
OIBDA 2006 2005 (Worse)% 2006 2005 (Worse)%
Television $ 531.5 $ 444.2 20% $ 1,947.7 $ 1,824.7 7%
Radio 211.3 214.7 (2) 820.0 925.0 (11)
Outdoor 166.8 147.5 13 568.0 469.9 21
Publishing 38.9 36.1 8 78.0 74.6 5
Corporate (54.2) (38.5) (41) (162.9) (120.5) (35)
Residual costs (34.2) (29.7) (15) (139.7) (118.7) (18)
$ 860.1 $ 774.3 11% $ 3,111.1 $ 3,055.0 2%
OIBDA before impairment charges
Impairment charges(a) (65.2) (9,484.4) n/m (65.2) (9,484.4) n/m
$ 794.9 $ (8,710.1) n/m $ 3,045.9 $ (6,429.4) n/m
Total OIBDA
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
Better/ Better/
December 31, December 31,
Operating Income (Loss) 2006 2005 (Worse)% 2006 2005 (Worse)%
Television $ 487.1 $ 394.2 24% $ 1,776.2 $ 1,645.9 8%
Radio 203.5 205.3 (1) 787.4 892.9 (12)
Outdoor 110.9 96.4 15 351.8 260.5 35
Publishing 36.3 33.9 7 68.5 66.0 4
Corporate (56.9) (42.2) (35) (172.6) (131.7) (31)
Residual costs (34.2) (29.7) (15) (139.7) (118.7) (18)
$ 746.7 $ 657.9 13% $ 2,671.6 $ 2,614.9 2%
OI before impairment charges
Impairment charges(a) (65.2) (9,484.4) n/m (65.2) (9,484.4) n/m
$ 681.5 $ (8,826.5) n/m $ 2,606.4 $ (6,869.5) n/m
Total Operating Income (Loss)
(a) Represents non-cash impairment charges to reduce goodwill of $65.2 million in Television for the three and twelve months ended
December 31, 2006 and $9.5 billion in Television ($6.5 billion) and Radio ($3.0 billion) for the three and twelve months ended
December 31, 2005.
n/m – not meaningful
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Television (CBS Television Network and Stations, CBS Paramount Network Television, CBS Television
Distribution, Showtime Networks Inc. and CSTV Networks, Inc.)
For the quarter, Television revenues increased 3% to $2.6 billion from the prior year, primarily reflecting
growth in television license fees and affiliate revenues partially offset by lower home entertainment revenues.
Television license fees increased 45% principally due to the second-cycle cable sale of Star Trek: Voyager.
Affiliate revenues increased 9% due to rate increases and subscriber growth at Showtime and the inclusion of
CSTV Networks since its acquisition in January 2006. Advertising revenues increased slightly as higher
political advertising sales at the television stations were primarily offset by lower revenues from the absence of
UPN. Home entertainment revenues decreased 61% principally due to the switch from self-distribution in 2005
to third party distribution in 2006. Television OIBDA and operating income, in each case before impairment
charges, increased 20% to $531.5 million and 24% to $487.1 million, respectively, reflecting the revenue
increases noted above as well as higher profits from the mix of available titles for syndication, partially offset
by higher programming costs and stock-based compensation.
For the year, Television revenues increased 2% to $9.5 billion from 2005 primarily reflecting increases in
television license fees and affiliate revenues partially offset by lower home entertainment and advertising
revenues. Television license fees increased 26% primarily due to the 2006 availabilities of CSI: Miami,
Frasier, Star Trek: Voyager and Without A Trace, partially offset by the absence of license fees from the prior
year second-cycle cable renewal of Everybody Loves Raymond. Affiliate revenues increased 8% due to rate
increases and subscriber growth at Showtime and the inclusion of the results of CSTV Networks since its
acquisition in January 2006. Advertising revenues decreased 1% from 2005 as higher political advertising sales
were more than offset by lower revenues from the absence of UPN and decreases at CBS Network. Home
entertainment revenues decreased 68% principally due to the switch from self-distribution in 2005 to third party
distribution in 2006. Television OIBDA and operating income, in each case before impairment charges,
increased 7% to $1.9 billion and 8% to $1.8 billion, respectively, primarily reflecting the revenue increases.
Television results included stock-based compensation of $31.1 million and $7.1 million for 2006 and 2005,
respectively.
On February 7, 2007, the Company announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to sell seven of its
owned television stations in four markets for $185 million. In connection with the sale, the Company recorded
a pre-tax impairment charge of $65.2 million in 2006. On February 13, 2007, the Company entered into an
agreement with Liberty Media Corporation to exchange the stock of a subsidiary of the Company which holds
CBS Corp.'s Green Bay television station and approximately $170 million cash, for 7.6 million shares of CBS
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Corp. Class B Common Stock held by Liberty Media Corporation. On February 26, 2007, the Company
completed the previously announced sale of its television station in New Orleans.
Radio (CBS Radio)
For the quarter, Radio revenues decreased 8% to $498.2 million from $543.5 million, reflecting the impact of
programming changes at 27 owned radio stations during 2006, coupled with challenges in the radio advertising
marketplace. In connection with the sales of radio stations in ten of its smaller markets, Radio is currently
operating under local management agreements (quot;LMAsquot;) in certain of these markets, resulting in lower
revenues in the fourth quarter of 2006. On a quot;same stationquot; basis, excluding stations operating under LMA
agreements as well as the stations that were sold during the fourth quarter, Radio revenues for the fourth quarter
decreased 6% from the same prior-year period. OIBDA and operating income, in each case before the 2005
impairment charge of $3.0 billion, decreased 2% to $211.3 million and 1% to $203.5 million, respectively. The
decreases in OIBDA and operating income were driven by the revenue decline, partially offset by lower
expenses, primarily lower programming expenses, including sports programming, and lower employee-related
and advertising and promotion costs.
For the year, Radio revenues decreased 7% to $2.0 billion from $2.1 billion in 2005. OIBDA and operating
income, in each case before the 2005 impairment charge, decreased 11% to $820.0 million and 12% to $787.4
million, respectively, reflecting the revenue decrease partially offset by lower expenses, primarily lower
programming expenses, including sports programming, and lower professional fees and sales commissions.
Radio results included stock-based compensation of $10.7 million and $2.3 million for 2006 and 2005,
respectively.
During 2006, the Company reached agreements to sell 39 radio stations in ten of its smaller markets for a total
of $668 million. The sale of the five radio stations in the Buffalo market closed in December 2006, resulting in
a pre-tax gain of approximately $25 million included in “Other items, net” for the fourth quarter and full year
2006. The sales of the seven radio stations in Kansas City and Columbus, and the three radio stations in
Greensboro, closed in January 2007 and February 2007, respectively.
Outdoor (CBS Outdoor)
For the quarter, Outdoor revenues increased 10% to $580.6 million from $527.4 million primarily reflecting
increases of 10% in both North America and Europe. North America delivered 11% growth in U.S. revenues,
including a 12% increase in the U.S. billboards business, 4% growth in Canada and 8% growth in Mexico.
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European results were driven by the U.K., which reported a 17% increase in revenues. Canada and Europe
benefited from favorable foreign exchange rates in the fourth quarter of 2006. In constant dollars, Outdoor
revenues increased 7%, with Canada flat and Europe up 1% from the same quarter of 2005. OIBDA increased
13% to $166.8 million and operating income increased 15% to $110.9 million, reflecting the higher revenues
noted above partially offset by higher transit lease costs as well as the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange
on expenses. OIBDA in the fourth quarter of 2005 was reduced by approximately $16 million from the impact
of hurricanes.
For the year, Outdoor revenues increased 8% to $2.1 billion reflecting growth of 9% in North America, driven
by U.S. billboards, and 4% in Europe. OIBDA increased 21% to $568.0 million and operating income
increased 35% to $351.8 million, due to the revenue increase partially offset by higher expenses, primarily
reflecting higher transit and billboard lease costs and employee-related costs as well as the unfavorable impact
of foreign exchange on expenses. In addition, OIBDA in 2005 was reduced by approximately $28 million from
the impact of hurricanes. Outdoor results included stock-based compensation of $3.2 million and $.6 million
for 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Publishing (Simon & Schuster)
For the quarter, Publishing revenues increased 7% to $252.5 million from $237.0 million, reflecting sales from
top-selling fourth quarter 2006 titles, including YOU: On a Diet by Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet C. Oz,
Lisey’s Story by Stephen King and Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition by Irma S. Rombauer, Marion
Rombauer Becker and Ethan Becker. OIBDA increased 8% to $38.9 million from $36.1 million, and operating
income increased 7% to $36.3 million from $33.9 million, reflecting the revenue increase partially offset by an
increase in bad debt expense.
For the year, Publishing revenues increased 6% to $807.0 million from $763.6 million in 2005 due to sales of
top-selling titles as well as higher distribution fee income. OIBDA increased 5% to $78.0 million and operating
income increased 4% to $68.5 million, reflecting the revenue increase partially offset by higher expenses,
primarily resulting from an increase in bad debt expense and higher production, employee-related and selling
and marketing costs. Publishing results included stock-based compensation of $1.9 million and $.5 million for
2006 and 2005, respectively.
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Corporate
For the quarter, corporate expenses before depreciation increased to $54.2 million from $38.5 million and for
the year, increased to $162.9 million in 2006 from $120.5 million in 2005. These increases were primarily due
to higher employee-related costs, including stock-based compensation, as well as higher costs associated with
operating as a stand-alone entity beginning in 2006. Corporate expenses included stock-based compensation of
$17.4 million and $7.1 million for 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Residual Costs
Residual costs primarily include pension and postretirement benefit costs for benefit plans retained by the
Company for previously divested businesses. For the quarter, residual costs increased to $34.2 million from
$29.7 million for the same prior-year period and for the year, increased to $139.7 million from $118.7 million
in 2005. These increases were primarily due to the recognition of higher actuarial losses which resulted from a
change in the mortality rate assumption and lower than expected performance of plan assets in 2005.
Interest Expense
For the quarter, interest expense decreased to $140.3 million from $195.9 million for the same prior-year period
and for the year, interest expense decreased to $565.5 million from $720.5 million, in each case as a result of
lower debt balances in 2006.
Interest Income
For the quarter, interest income increased to $39.6 million from $9.7 million for the same prior-year period and
for the year, interest income increased to $112.1 million from $21.3 million, in each case primarily resulting
from an increase in cash and cash equivalents.
Other Items, Net
For the quarter, other items, net increased to $13.0 million in 2006 from a net loss of $26.7 million for the same
prior-year period, primarily reflecting the 2006 net gain on the sale of radio stations and lower non-cash
impairment charges to reflect other-than-temporary declines in the market values of certain of the Company’s
investments. For the year, other items, net decreased to a net loss of $14.3 million from a net gain of $4.3
million, primarily due to the absence of a 2005 gain of $64.6 million on the sale of one of the Company’s
investments partially offset by lower non-cash impairment charges to reflect the other-than-temporary declines
in the market values of certain investments.
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Provision for Income Taxes
For the quarter, the Company’s effective income tax rate was 27.7% versus (2.0)% for the comparable prior-
year period and for the year, the effective income tax rate was 30.6% in 2006 versus (10.5)% in 2005. The
effective income tax rates for the fourth quarter and full year 2006 were impacted by tax benefits primarily from
the settlement of certain income tax audits of $31.2 million and $164.1 million, respectively. The effective
income tax rates for the fourth quarter and full year 2005 were impacted by the non-cash impairment charge of
$9.5 billion. Excluding the impact of the tax benefits primarily from the settlement of certain income tax audits
and the non-cash impairment charges, the Company’s fourth quarter effective income tax rate decreased to
32.7% from 45.3% for the comparable prior-year period and for the year, the Company’s effective income tax
rate decreased to 38.0% from 42.6% for the prior year, primarily reflecting lower tax amounts owed per the
federal, state, local and foreign tax returns.
Equity in Loss of Affiliated Companies, Net of Tax
Equity in loss of affiliated companies, net of tax reflects the operating results of the Company’s equity
investments and any impairment of such investments. For the fourth quarter, the Company recorded net losses
of $93.9 million and $14.8 million in 2006 and 2005, respectively. For the year, the Company recorded net
losses of $97.0 million and $1.5 million in 2006 and 2005, respectively. The net losses for the fourth quarter
and full year 2006 principally reflected a non-cash impairment charge associated with an other-than-temporary
decline in the market value of one of the Company’s investments.
Discontinued Operations
Net earnings from discontinued operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2006 included the
operating results and gain on the sale of Paramount Parks and losses on dispositions related to the Company’s
aircraft leases. The sale of Paramount Parks was completed on June 30, 2006. Net earnings from discontinued
operations for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2005 included the operating results of
Paramount Parks as well as Viacom Inc. prior to its separation from the Company.
Other Matters
During 2006, in connection with the separation agreement between CBS Corporation and Viacom Inc., Viacom
Inc. paid to the Company the net undisputed amount of the special dividend adjustment of $172 million. In
January 2007, CBS Corporation and Viacom Inc. resolved the remaining disputed items relating to the special
dividend, resulting in an additional $170 million payment to the Company from Viacom Inc., for an aggregate
adjustment to the special dividend of $342 million.
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About CBS Corporation
CBS Corporation is a mass media company with constituent parts that reach back to the beginnings of
the broadcast industry, as well as newer businesses that operate on the leading edge of the media
industry. The Company, through its many and varied operations, combines broad reach with well-
positioned local businesses, all of which provide it with an extensive distribution network by which it
serves audiences and advertisers in all 50 states and key international markets. It has operations in
virtually every field of media and entertainment, including broadcast television (CBS and The CW -- a
joint venture between CBS Corporation and Warner Bros. Entertainment), cable television (Showtime
and CSTV Networks), local television (CBS Television Stations), television production and
syndication (CBS Paramount Network Television and CBS Television Distribution), radio (CBS
Radio), advertising on out-of-home media (CBS Outdoor), publishing (Simon & Schuster), interactive
media (CBS Interactive), music (CBS Records), licensing and merchandising (CBS Consumer
Products) and video/ DVD (CBS Home Entertainment). For more information, log on to
www.cbscorporation.com.
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Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-looking Statements
This news release contains both historical and forward-looking statements. All statements, including
Business Outlook, other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-
looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and section 21E of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are not based on historical
facts, but rather reflect the Company’s current expectations concerning future results and events.
Similarly, statements that describe our objectives, plans or goals are or may be forward-looking
statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and
other factors that are difficult to predict and which may cause the actual results, performance or
achievements of the Company to be different from any future results, performance and achievements
expressed or implied by these statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among
others: advertising market conditions generally; changes in the public acceptance of the Company’s
programming; changes in technology and its effect on competition in the Company’s markets; changes
in the Federal Communications laws and regulations; the impact of piracy on the Company’s
products; the impact of consolidation in the market for the Company’s programming; other domestic
and global economic, business, competitive and/or regulatory factors affecting the Company’s
businesses generally; and other factors described in the Company’s news releases and filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission including but not limited to the Company’s most recent Form
10-K. The forward-looking statements included in this document are made only as of the date of this
document, and, under section 27A of the Securities Act and section 21E of the Exchange Act, we do
not have any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events
or circumstances.
Contacts:
Press: Investors:
Gil Schwartz Martin Shea
Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications Executive Vice President, Investor Relations
(212) 975-2121 (212) 975-8571
gdschwartz@cbs.com marty.shea@cbs.com
Dana McClintock Debra King
Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications Vice President, Investor Relations
(212) 975-1077 (212) 975-3718
dlmcclintock@cbs.com debra.king@cbs.com
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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited; all amounts, except per share amounts, are in millions)
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31, December 31,
2006 2005 2006 2005
$ 3,882.9 $ 3,788.9 $ 14,320.2 $ 14,113.0
Revenues
Operating income (loss) 681.5 (8,826.5) 2,606.4 (6,869.5)
Interest expense (140.3) (195.9) (565.5) (720.5)
Interest income 39.6 9.7 112.1 21.3
— — —
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (6.0)
Other items, net 13.0 (26.7) (14.3) 4.3
593.8 (9,039.4) 2,132.7 (7,564.4)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
Provision for income taxes (164.6) (177.6) (652.2) (794.2)
Equity in loss of affiliated companies, net of tax (93.9) (14.8) (97.0) (1.5)
Minority interest, net of tax (.3) (.2) (.5)
(.6)
335.0 (9,232.0) 1,382.9 (8,360.6)
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations
—
Net earnings from discontinued operations 95.6 277.6 1,271.5
$ 335.0 $ (9,136.4) $ 1,660.5 $ (7,089.1)
Net earnings (loss)
Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations $ .44 $ (12.12) $ 1.81 $ (10.59)
Net earnings from discontinued operations $ .13 $ .36 $ 1.61
$ —
Net earnings (loss) $ .44 $ (12.00) $ 2.17 $ (8.98)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations $ .43 $ (12.12) $ 1.79 $ (10.59)
Net earnings from discontinued operations $ .13 $ .36 $ 1.61
$ —
Net earnings (loss) $ .43 $ (12.00) $ 2.15 $ (8.98)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic 767.4 761.6 765.2 789.7
Diluted 776.4 761.6 771.8 789.7
$ .20 $ .14 $ .74 $ .56
Dividends per common share
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited; Dollars in millions)
At At
December 31, 2006 December 31, 2005
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,074.6 $ 1,655.3
Receivables, net 2,824.0 2,726.1
Programming and other inventory 982.9 970.0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,262.6 1,444.1
Total current assets 8,144.1 6,795.5
Property and equipment 4,274.6 4,016.9
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 1,460.8 1,280.5
Net property and equipment 2,813.8 2,736.4
Programming and other inventory 1,665.6 1,884.4
Goodwill 18,821.5 18,629.8
Intangible assets 10,425.0 10,514.2
Other assets 1,638.8 2,469.3
Total Assets $ 43,508.8 $ 43,029.6
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Accounts payable $ 502.3 $ 588.6
Participants’ share and royalties payable 767.5 867.9
Program rights 906.9 862.4
Current portion of long-term debt 15.0 747.1
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 2,207.8 2,312.6
Total current liabilities 4,399.5 5,378.6
Long-term debt 7,027.3 7,153.2
Other liabilities 8,558.5 8,759.1
Minority interest 1.0 1.7
Stockholders’ equity 23,522.5 21,737.0
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $ 43,508.8 $ 43,029.6
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited; Dollars in millions)
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
2006 2005
Operating activities:
Net earnings (loss) $ 1,660.5 $ (7,089.1)
Less: Net earnings from discontinued operations 277.6 1,271.5
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations 1,382.9 (8,360.6)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) from continuing
operations to net cash flow provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 439.5 440.1
Impairment charges 65.2 9,484.4
Stock-based compensation 64.3 17.6
Equity in loss of affiliated companies, net of tax 97.0 1.5
Distribution from affiliated companies 8.9 9.5
Minority interest, net of tax .6 .5
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions (55.9) 229.3
Net cash flow from operating activities attributable to
discontinued operations (114.1) 1,714.7
1,888.4 3,537.0
Net cash flow provided by operating activities
Investing activities:
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (97.9) (462.9)
Capital expenditures (394.1) (327.0)
—
Proceeds from sale of Paramount Parks 1,242.1
Proceeds from other dispositions 142.5 279.6
Investments in and advances to affiliated companies (110.0) (29.5)
Net receipts from Viacom Inc. related to the separation 65.6 5,400.0
Other, net 1.3 121.3
Net cash flow used for investing activities attributable
to discontinued operations (34.5) (213.7)
815.0 4,767.8
Net cash flow provided by investing activities
Financing Activities:
Net repayments of debt, including capital leases (851.5) (1,455.4)
Dividends (519.1) (451.3)
Purchase of Company common stock (6.2) (5,562.6)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 91.1 317.5
—
Other financing activities 1.6
Net cash flow used for investing activities attributable to
—
discontinued operations (425.9)
(1,284.1) (7,577.7)
Net cash flow used for financing activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 1,419.3 727.1
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,655.3 928.2
$ 3,074.6 $ 1,655.3
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(Unaudited; Dollars in millions)
Operating Income (Loss) Before Depreciation and Amortization
The following tables set forth the Company’s Operating Income (Loss) before Depreciation and Amortization for the three
and twelve months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005. The Company defines “Operating Income (Loss) before
Depreciation and Amortization” (“OIBDA”) as net earnings (loss) adjusted to exclude the following line items presented in
its Statements of Operations: Net earnings from discontinued operations; Minority interest, net of tax; Equity in loss of
affiliated companies, net of tax; Provision for income taxes; Other items, net; Loss on early extinguishment of debt; Interest
income; Interest expense; and Depreciation and amortization. The Company defines “OIBDA before impairment charges” as
OIBDA less non-cash impairment charges. The Company defines “Adjusted OIBDA before impairment charges” as OIBDA
adjusted to exclude non-cash impairment charges, the impact of expensing stock-based compensation and the impact of
dispositions.
The Company presents OIBDA before impairment charges on a segment basis as the primary measure of profit and loss for
its operating segments in accordance with SFAS 131, quot;Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information.quot;
The Company uses these OIBDA measures, among other things, to evaluate the Company’s operating performance, to value
prospective acquisitions and as one of several components of incentive compensation targets for certain management
personnel, and these measures are among the primary measures used by management for planning and forecasting of future
periods. These measures are an important indicator of the Company’s operational strength and performance of its business
because it provides a link between profitability and operating cash flow. The Company believes the presentation of these
measures are relevant and useful for investors because they allow investors to view performance in a manner similar to the
method used by the Company’s management, help improve their ability to understand the Company’s operating performance
and make it easier to compare the Company’s results with other companies that have different financing and capital structures
or tax rates. In addition, these measures are also among the primary measures used externally by the Company's investors,
analysts and peers in its industry for purposes of valuation and comparing the operating performance of the Company to other
companies in its industry.
Since OIBDA is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
(“GAAP”), it should not be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, net earnings (loss) as an indicator of operating
performance. OIBDA, as the Company calculates it, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other
companies. In addition, this measure does not necessarily represent funds available for discretionary use, and is not
necessarily a measure of the Company’s ability to fund its cash needs. As OIBDA excludes certain financial information
compared with net earnings (loss), the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, users of this financial information
should consider the types of events and transactions which are excluded. The Company provides the following
reconciliations of Adjusted OIBDA before impairment charges to net earnings (loss) and OIBDA before impairment charges
for each segment to such segment’s operating income (loss), the most directly comparable amounts reported under GAAP.
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)
(Unaudited; Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended December 31, 2006
OIBDA before Depreciation OI before Impairment Operating
charges(a)
impairment charges and Amortization impairment charges Income (Loss)
Television $ 531.5 $ (44.4) $ 487.1 $ (65.2) $ 421.9
—
Radio 211.3 (7.8) 203.5 203.5
—
Outdoor 166.8 (55.9) 110.9 110.9
—
Publishing 38.9 (2.6) 36.3 36.3
—
Corporate (54.2) (2.7) (56.9) (56.9)
— —
Residual costs (34.2) (34.2) (34.2)
$ 860.1 $ (113.4) $ 746.7 $ (65.2) $ 681.5
Total
Three Months Ended December 31, 2005
OIBDA before Depreciation OI before Impairment Operating
charges(a)
impairment charges and Amortization impairment charges Income (Loss)
Television $ 444.2 $ (50.0) $ 394.2 $ (6,437.4) $ (6,043.2)
Radio 214.7 (9.4) 205.3 (3,047.0) (2,841.7)
—
Outdoor 147.5 (51.1) 96.4 96.4
—
Publishing 36.1 (2.2) 33.9 33.9
—
Corporate (38.5) (3.7) (42.2) (42.2)
— —
Residual costs (29.7) (29.7) (29.7)
$ 774.3 $ (116.4) $ 657.9 $ (9,484.4) $ (8,826.5)
Total
(a) Represent non-cash impairment charges to reduce goodwill.
Three Months Ended December 31,
2006 2005
Adjusted OIBDA before impairment charges $ 872.7 $ 783.9
Stock-based compensation (12.6) (4.5)
—
Adjustments for separation of Former Viacom (5.1)
OIBDA before impairment charges 860.1 774.3
Impairment charges (65.2) (9,484.4)
Total OIBDA 794.9 (8,710.1)
Depreciation and amortization (113.4) (116.4)
Operating income (loss) 681.5 (8,826.5)
Interest expense (140.3) (195.9)
Interest income 39.6 9.7
Other items, net 13.0 (26.7)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes 593.8 (9,039.4)
Provision for income taxes (164.6) (177.6)
Equity in loss of affiliated companies, net of tax (93.9) (14.8)
Minority interest, net of tax (.3) (.2)
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations 335.0 (9,232.0)
Net earnings from discontinued operations 95.6
—
$ 335.0 $ (9,136.4)
Net earnings (loss)
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)
(Unaudited; Dollars in millions)
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2006
OIBDA before Depreciation OI before Impairment Operating
charges(a)
impairment charges and Amortization impairment charges Income (Loss)
Television $ 1,947.7 $ (171.5) $ 1,776.2 $ (65.2) $ 1,711.0
—
Radio 820.0 (32.6) 787.4 787.4
—
Outdoor 568.0 (216.2) 351.8 351.8
—
Publishing 78.0 (9.5) 68.5 68.5
—
Corporate (162.9) (9.7) (172.6) (172.6)
— —
Residual costs (139.7) (139.7) (139.7)
$ 3,111.1 $ (439.5) $ 2,671.6 $ (65.2) $ 2,606.4
Total
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2005
OIBDA before Depreciation OI before Impairment Operating
charges(a)
impairment charges and Amortization impairment charges Income (Loss)
Television $ 1,824.7 $ (178.8) $ 1,645.9 $ (6,437.4) $ (4,791.5)
Radio 925.0 (32.1) 892.9 (3,047.0) (2,154.1)
—
Outdoor 469.9 (209.4) 260.5 260.5
—
Publishing 74.6 (8.6) 66.0 66.0
—
Corporate (120.5) (11.2) (131.7) (131.7)
— —
Residual costs (118.7) (118.7) (118.7)
$ 3,055.0 $ (440.1) $ 2,614.9 $ (9,484.4) $ (6,869.5)
Total
(a) Represent non-cash impairment charges to reduce goodwill.
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
2006 2005
Adjusted OIBDA before impairment charges $ 3,199.4 $ 3,062.1
Stock-based compensation (64.3) (17.6)
UPN shutdown costs (24.0) —
—
Adjustments for separation of Former Viacom 10.5
OIBDA before impairment charges 3,111.1 3,055.0
Impairment charges (65.2) (9,484.4)
Total OIBDA 3,045.9 (6,429.4)
Depreciation and amortization (439.5) (440.1)
Operating income (loss) 2,606.4 (6,869.5)
Interest expense (565.5) (720.5)
Interest income 112.1 21.3
—
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (6.0)
Other items, net (14.3) 4.3
Earnings (loss) before income taxes 2,132.7 (7,564.4)
Provision for income taxes (652.2) (794.2)
Equity in loss of affiliated companies, net of tax (97.0) (1.5)
Minority interest, net of tax (.6) (.5)
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations 1,382.9 (8,360.6)
Net earnings from discontinued operations 277.6 1,271.5
$ 1,660.5 $ (7,089.1)
Net earnings (loss)
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)
(Unaudited; Dollars in millions)
Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow reflects the Company’s net cash flow provided by operating activities less capital expenditures and operating
cash flow of discontinued operations. The Company uses free cash flow, among other measures, to evaluate its operating
performance. Management believes free cash flow provides investors with an important perspective on the cash available to
service debt, make strategic acquisitions and investments, maintain its capital assets, satisfy its tax obligations and fund
ongoing operations and working capital needs. As a result, free cash flow is a significant measure of the Company’s ability
to generate long term value. It is useful for investors to know whether this ability is being enhanced or degraded as a result
of the Company’s operating performance. The Company believes the presentation of free cash flow is relevant and useful for
investors because it allows investors to view performance in a manner similar to the method used by management. In
addition, free cash flow is also a primary measure used externally by the Company’s investors, analysts and peers in its
industry for purposes of valuation and comparing the operating performance of the Company to other companies in its
industry.
As free cash flow is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, free cash flow should not be
considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, net earnings (loss) as an indicator of operating performance or net cash flow
provided by operating activities as a measure of liquidity. Free cash flow, as the Company calculates it, may not be
comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. In addition, free cash flow does not necessarily
represent funds available for discretionary use and is not necessarily a measure of the Company’s ability to fund its cash
needs. As free cash flow deducts capital expenditures and operating cash flow of discontinued operations from net cash flow
provided by operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, users of this financial information
should consider the types of events and transactions which are not reflected. The Company provides below a reconciliation
of free cash flow to the most directly comparable amount reported under GAAP, net cash flow provided by operating
activities.
The following table presents a reconciliation of the Company’s net cash flow provided by operating activities to free cash
flow:
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31, December 31,
2006 2005 2006 2005
Net cash flow provided by operating activities $ 143.6 $ 577.4 $ 1,888.4 $ 3,537.0
Less capital expenditures 198.4 132.2 394.1 327.0
Less operating cash flow of discontinued operations (40.1) 323.6 (114.1) 1,714.7
Free cash flow $ (14.7) $ 121.6 $ 1,608.4 $ 1,495.3
The following table presents a summary of the Company’s cash flows:
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31, December 31,
2006 2005 2006 2005
Net cash flow provided by operating activities $ 143.6 $ 577.4 $ 1,888.4 $ 3,537.0
Net cash flow provided by (used for)
investing activities $ (121.4) $ 5,025.1 $ 815.0 $ 4,767.8
Net cash flow used for financing activities $ (124.2) $ (4,758.0) $ (1,284.1) $ (7,577.7)
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)
(Unaudited; Dollars in millions)
Radio Segment “Same Station” Reconciliation
In connection with the sale of 39 radio stations in ten of its smaller markets, the Company entered into local management agreements
(“LMAs”) in certain of these markets. Pursuant to these agreements, the Company receives a management fee and no longer records
advertising revenues and operating expenses. These agreements have no impact on OIBDA and operating income. The following table
presents the revenues for the Radio segment on a “same station” basis, which excludes all revenues for these stations for all periods presented.
The Company believes that adjusting the revenues for the Radio segment for the impact of these LMAs and station sales provides investors
with a clearer perspective on the current underlying financial performance of the Radio segment.
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December 31, Better/ December 31, Better/
2006 2005 (Worse)% 2006 2005 (Worse)%
Radio revenues, as reported $ 498.2 $ 543.5 (8)% $ 1,959.9 $ 2,114.8 (7)%
Revenues for stations sold and stations operating
(18.9) (32.2) n/m (117.1) (132.1) n/m
under LMAs
Radio revenues, “same station” basis $ 479.3 $ 511.3 (6)% $ 1,842.8 $ 1,982.7 (7)%
n/m – not meaningful
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
The following table presents the Company’s effective income tax rate excluding the impact of non-cash impairment charges and tax benefits
primarily from the settlement of certain income tax audits. This table also reconciles the Company’s earnings (loss) before income taxes and
provision for income taxes excluding these one-time items to the reported measures included in this earnings release. The Company believes
that adjusting its effective income tax rate for these one-time items provides investors with a clearer perspective on the underlying financial
performance of the Company.
Three Months Ended December 31, 2006 Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2006
2006 2006 excluding 2006 2006 excluding
Adjustments(a) Adjustments(a)
reported one-time items reported one-time items
Earnings before income taxes $ 593.8 $ 65.2 $ 659.0 $ 2,132.7 $ 65.2 $ 2,197.9
Provision for income taxes $ (164.6) $ (50.8) $ (215.4) $ (652.2) $ (183.7) $ (835.9)
Effective income tax rate 27.7% 32.7% 30.6% 38.0%
Three Months Ended December 31, 2005 Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2005
2005 2005 excluding 2005 2005 excluding
Adjustments(a) Adjustments(a)
reported one-time items reported one-time items
Earnings (loss) before income taxes $(9,039.4) $ 9,484.4 $ 445.0 $(7,564.4) $ 9,484.4 $ 1,920.0
Provision for income taxes $ (177.6) $ (23.9) $ (201.5) $ (794.2) $ (23.9) $ (818.1)
Effective income tax rate (2.0)% 45.3% (10.5)% 42.6%
(a) Adjustments for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2006 include the non-cash impairment charge of $65.2 million and tax
benefits primarily from the settlement of certain income tax audits of $31.2 million and $164.1 million, respectively. Adjustments for the three and
twelve months ended December 31, 2005 include the non-cash impairment charge of $9.5 billion.