Second quarter 2016 financial highlights:

  • Consolidated operating revenues of $892.8 million, a 21.9% increase;
  • U.S. Networks advertising revenue of $541.0 million, an 8.9% increase;
  • Consolidated operating income of $372.9 million, a 12.3% increase; and
  • Adjusted segment profit(1) of $419.3 million, a 13.9% increase.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 09, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNI) today reported second quarter 2016 operating results.

Consolidated operating revenues increased 21.9% during the second quarter of 2016. Consolidated operating income grew 12.3%, and consolidated adjusted segment profit(1) was up 13.9% compared with the prior-year period. The U.S. Networks segment continued to benefit from a strong advertising market. The inclusion of TVN, Poland’s leading multi-platform media business, drove the growth in the company’s International Networks segment. TVN realized mid-single digit revenue growth in local currency for the quarter compared with the prior-year.

Total day ratings for adults 25-54 improved across all six U.S. networks while total impressions grew in the low single-digits. HGTV sustained its strong ratings performance, achieving its highest rated second quarter ever among all key demographics. Food Network’s ratings for total day 25-54 viewers grew 4% compared to the prior year quarter. Travel Channel continued along its growth trajectory, posting double-digit ratings growth. DIY Network and Cooking Channel each saw ratings reach record levels, and Great American Country grew its ratings more than 50%. TVN was ranked the No. 1 channel amongst viewers in its target audience, generating high single-digit improvement over the prior year.

“Scripps Networks Interactive generated another quarter of strong operating performance,” said Kenneth W. Lowe, president, chairman and CEO. “I am particularly proud that we achieved our first ever $500 million quarter in U.S. ad sales, and that the importance advertisers place on our networks has continued with a record breaking upfront. TVN has proven to be a transformative acquisition for the company, converting our International Networks segment into a growing and profitable endeavor. Thanks to the launch of Scripps Lifestyle Studios, digital engagement is at its highest level ever, particularly on social platforms where our audience has grown considerably, driving a substantial increase in digital revenues. Our company remains well positioned to excel in the evolving media landscape.”

Second Quarter Consolidated Results
Consolidated operating revenues for the quarter were $892.8 million, an increase of 21.9% compared with the prior-year period. Consolidated advertising revenues were $646.6 million, an increase of 28.6%, and consolidated distribution revenues were $223.4 million, an increase of 3.8%, compared with the prior-year period.

Second quarter consolidated operating income was $372.9 million, an increase of 12.3% from the prior-year period. Consolidated adjusted segment profit(1) was $419.3 million, an increase of 13.9%. The year-over-year improvement in consolidated operating income and consolidated adjusted segment profit(1) was driven by the increase in operating revenues, which reflects the inclusion of TVN and the growth in advertising revenues from U.S. Networks, offset primarily by increased international operating expenses as a result of the inclusion of TVN and additional programming costs for U.S. Networks.

Second quarter consolidated net income attributable to Scripps Networks Interactive was $184.6 million, or $1.42 per diluted share, compared with $193.7 million, or $1.49 per diluted share, in the same period of the prior year. The decline in consolidated net income was primarily driven by the large gain on derivatives related to the TVN acquisition recognized in the second quarter of last year, additional interest expense recorded in the second quarter of this year associated with the financing for the acquisition of TVN as well as the assumed debt of TVN and the loss on investment realized in the second quarter of this year. Second quarter consolidated adjusted net income(1) increased 7.2% to $205.1 million, and consolidated adjusted diluted earnings per share(1) increased 7.5% to $1.58. The improvement in consolidated adjusted diluted earnings per share(1) during the second quarter was primarily due to improved operating performance, partially offset by an increase in interest expense and lower equity in earnings of affiliates as a result of the sale of the company’s investment in Fox Sports South in the first quarter 2016.

Second Quarter Segment Results

Segment Profit and Adjusted Segment Profit – Q2 2016 and 2015  
  U.S. Networks   International Networks   Corporate and Other   Consolidated  
  Three months ended   Three months ended   Three months ended   Three months ended  
  June 30,   June 30,   June 30,   June 30,  
(in thousands) 2016   2015   2016   2015   2016   2015   2016   2015  
Operating income (loss) $ 378,401   $ 374,429   $ 18,623   $ (13,072 ) $ (24,128 ) $ (29,322 ) $ 372,896   $ 332,035  
Depreciation   12,716     12,848     3,114     949     259     1,001     16,089     14,798  
Amortization   10,022     10,021     15,632     1,619             25,654     11,640  
Loss on disposal of property and equipment       34         9         1         44  
Segment profit (loss) (1) $ 401,139   $ 397,332   $ 37,369   $ (10,495 ) $ (23,869 ) $ (28,320 ) $ 414,639   $ 358,517  
TVN transaction and integration expenses   17     63     (18 )   435     736     3,723     735     4,221  
Restructuring costs       3,082                 2,238         5,320  
Reorganization costs   3,713                 214         3,927      
Adjusted segment profit (loss) (1) $ 404,869   $ 400,477   $ 37,351   $ (10,060 ) $ (22,919 ) $ (22,359 ) $ 419,301   $ 368,058  
                                                 

U.S. Networks’ operating revenues for the second quarter of 2016 were $752.3 million, an increase of 5.2%, driven by advertising revenue growth. Advertising revenues for U.S. Networks, which surpassed $500 million in a single quarter for the first time in the company’s history, were $541.0 million, an increase of 8.9%. This improvement reflects the continued strength in the U.S. advertising market for our lifestyle brands along with a low single-digit improvement in impressions. Predominantly as a result of the previously disclosed one-time rate equalization of certain distributor agreements caused by industry consolidation, distribution revenues for U.S. Networks decreased by 3.6% to $196.1 million. Continued erosion in subscribers across the industry also impacted revenue, though the declines were partially offset by negotiated rate increases and additional distribution from new over-the-top entrants.

U.S. Networks’ operating income for the second quarter of 2016 was $378.4 million, an increase of 1.1%. U.S. Networks’ adjusted segment profit(1) was $404.9 million, an increase of 1.1%. This improvement reflects the increase in advertising revenues, offset by an increased investment in programming.

International Networks’ operating revenues for the second quarter of 2016 were $147.0 million compared with $22.1 million in the prior-year quarter. International Networks’ operating income was $18.6 million, and adjusted segment profit(1) was $37.4 million in the second quarter of 2016 compared with operating losses of $13.1 million and adjusted segment losses(1) of $10.1 million in the second quarter of 2015, primarily due to the inclusion of TVN.

Corporate and Other included an operating loss of $24.1 million compared with a loss of $29.3 million in the prior-year quarter. Corporate and Other adjusted segment loss(1) was $22.9 million, compared with an adjusted segment loss(1) of $22.4 million in the prior-year second quarter.

(1) This earnings release includes several metrics, including consolidated segment profit, adjusted segment profit, adjusted net income, adjusted net income per diluted share and free cash flow that are not calculated in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of this press release for discussion of consolidated segment profit, adjusted segment profit, adjusted net income, adjusted net income per diluted share and free cash flow and a reconciliation to their respective most comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP.

Guidance
All guidance is based on current management expectations for consolidated company performance. Based on results seen to date, the company is reiterating all of its previously issued guidance.

Conference Call Information
The senior management team of Scripps Networks Interactive will discuss the company’s second quarter 2016 results during a telephone conference call at 10 a.m. ET today. Scripps Networks Interactive will offer a live webcast of the conference call. To access the webcast, visit www.scrippsnetworksinteractive.com and follow the Investors link at the top of the page. The webcast link can be found next to the microphone icon on the investor relations landing page.

To access the conference call by telephone, dial 800-230-1059 (U.S.) or 612-288-0337 (international) approximately ten minutes before the start of the call. Callers will need the name of the call, “SNI Second Quarter Earnings Report,” and must provide their name and company affiliation. The media and general public may access the conference call on a listen-only basis.

A replay line will be open from 12 p.m. on August 9 until 11:59 p.m. ET on August 23. The domestic number to access the replay is 800-475-6701, and the international number is 320-365-3844. The access code for both numbers is 396788.

A replay of the conference call will also be available online. To access the audio replay online, visit www.scrippsnetworksinteractive.com approximately four hours after the call, choose the Investors page, then follow the Audio Archives link at the top of the Investor Relations page.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements related to the Company’s businesses that are based on management’s current expectations. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in forward-looking statements, including changes in advertising demand and other economic conditions as well as other reasons described in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section and under the caption entitled “Forward-Looking Statements” in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations section of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements should be evaluated with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date the statement is made.

About Scripps Networks Interactive
Scripps Networks Interactive (Nasdaq:SNI) is one of the leading developers of engaging lifestyle content in the home, food and travel categories for television, the Internet and emerging platforms. The company’s lifestyle media portfolio comprises popular television and Internet brands HGTV, DIY Network, Food Network, Cooking Channel, Travel Channel and Great American Country, which collectively engage more than 190 million U.S. consumers each month. International operations include TVN, Poland’s premier multi-platform media company; UKTV, an independent commercial joint venture with BBC Worldwide; Asian Food Channel, the first pan-regional TV food network in Asia; and lifestyle channel Fine Living. The company’s global networks and websites reach millions of consumers across North and South America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Scripps Networks Interactive is headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn. For more information, please visit http://www.scrippsnetworksinteractive.com.

SCRIPPS NETWORKS INTERACTIVE, INC.                                
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)  
(in thousands, except per share data)        
  Three months ended June 30,   Six months ended June 30,  
  2016   2015   % Change     2016     2015   % Change  
Operating revenues:                                    
Advertising $ 646,648   $ 502,891     28.6 % $ 1,218,503   $ 938,159     29.9 %
Distribution   223,446     215,217     3.8 %   451,514     424,225     6.4 %
Other   22,677     13,994     62.0 %   39,632     27,968     41.7 %
Total operating revenues   892,771     732,102     21.9 %   1,709,649     1,390,352     23.0 %
Operating expenses:                                    
Cost of services, excluding depreciation and amortization   286,999     195,087     47.1 %   566,666     394,234     43.7 %
Selling, general and administrative   191,133     178,498     7.1 %   389,954     380,685     2.4 %
Depreciation   16,089     14,798     8.7 %   33,628     31,693     6.1 %
Amortization   25,654     11,640     120.4 %   56,716     23,335     143.1 %
Loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment       44     (100.0 )%   (242 )   2,560     (109.5 )%
Total operating expenses   519,875     400,067     29.9 %   1,046,722     832,507     25.7 %
Operating income   372,896     332,035     12.3 %   662,927     557,845     18.8 %
Interest expense, net   (33,175 )   (16,835 )   (97.1 )%   (66,920 )   (29,802 )   124.5 %
Equity in earnings of affiliates   21,712     27,290     (20.4 )%   47,390     46,235     2.5 %
Gain on derivatives   8,267     37,198     (77.8 )%   11,033     43,131     (74.4 )%
(Loss) gain on sale of investments   (16,373 )     NM     191,824       NM  
Miscellaneous, net   (21,672 )   (13,194 )   (64.3 )%   (15,606 )   (13,596 )   (14.8 )%
Income from operations before income taxes   331,655     366,494     (9.5 )%   830,648     603,813     37.6 %
Provision for income taxes   98,303     120,326     (18.3 )%   257,350     191,575     34.3 %
Net income   233,352     246,168     (5.2 )%   573,298     412,238     39.1 %
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests   (48,744 )   (52,450 )   7.1 %   (97,793 )   (94,677 )   3.3 %
Net income attributable to SNI $ 184,608   $ 193,718     (4.7 )% $ 475,505   $ 317,561     49.7 %
Net income attributable to SNI common shareholders per share of common stock:                                    
Basic $ 1.42   $ 1.50     (5.0 )% $ 3.67   $ 2.44     50.7 %
Diluted $ 1.42   $ 1.49     (4.9 )% $ 3.66   $ 2.43     50.8 %
Weighted average shares outstanding:                                    
Basic   129,562     129,225           129,434     130,237        
Diluted   130,141     129,868           129,971     130,898        
                                     

SCRIPPS NETWORKS INTERACTIVE, INC.  
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)  
(in thousands, except share and par value amounts)  
                 
  As of  
  June 30,   December 31,  
  2016   2015  
ASSETS                
Current assets:                
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 185,923     $ 223,444  
Accounts receivable, net of allowances: 2016 – $16,253; 2015 – $12,569     835,644       816,679  
Programs and program licenses     604,545       588,999  
Other current assets     66,830       98,759  
Total current assets     1,692,942       1,727,881  
Investments     743,974       807,630  
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation: 2016 – $324,982; 2015 – $299,153     279,620       293,230  
Goodwill     1,785,349       1,804,748  
Intangible assets, net     1,191,215       1,262,664  
Programs and program licenses (less current portion)     525,090       522,899  
Deferred income taxes     142,563       91,954  
Other non-current assets     151,962       161,308  
Total Assets   $ 6,512,715     $ 6,672,314  
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY                
Current liabilities:                
Accounts payable   $ 61,464     $ 35,308  
Current portion of debt     749,487       499,174  
Program rights payable     57,446       68,892  
Deferred revenue     101,408       96,040  
Employee compensation and benefits     75,982       115,266  
Other accrued liabilities     154,574       159,969  
Total current liabilities     1,200,361       974,649  
Debt (less current portion)     2,877,451       3,511,098  
Other non-current liabilities     266,875       250,391  
Total liabilities     4,344,687       4,736,138  
Redeemable non-controlling interests (Note 14)           99,000  
Equity:                
SNI shareholders’ equity:                
Preferred stock, $0.01 par – authorized: 25,000,000 shares; none outstanding            
Common stock, $0.01 par:                
Class A Common Shares – authorized: 240,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 2016 – 95,170,859 shares; 2015 – 94,838,600 shares     951       948  
Common Voting Shares – authorized: 60,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 2016 – 33,850,481 shares; 2015 – 33,850,481 shares     339       339  
Total common stock     1,290       1,287  
Additional paid-in capital     1,375,306       1,347,491  
Retained earnings     718,292       305,386  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (210,334 )     (130,233 )
Total SNI shareholders’ equity     1,884,554       1,523,931  
Non-controlling interest  (Note 14)     283,474       313,245  
Total equity     2,168,028       1,837,176  
Total Liabilities and Equity   $ 6,512,715     $ 6,672,314  
                 

SCRIPPS NETWORKS INTERACTIVE, INC.  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)  
(in thousands)  
       
    Six months ended June 30,  
    2016     2015  
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:                
Net income   $ 573,298     $ 412,238  
Depreciation     33,628       31,693  
Amortization     56,716       23,335  
Program amortization     441,608       322,268  
Program payments     (477,132 )     (396,638 )
Equity in earnings of affiliates     (47,390 )     (46,235 )
Gain on derivatives     (11,033 )     (43,131 )
Gain on sale of investments     (191,824 )      
Dividends received from equity investments     38,247       44,019  
Share-based compensation     24,679       24,255  
Deferred income taxes     (31,190 )     2,686  
Changes in working capital accounts (excluding the effects of acquisition):                
Accounts receivable, net     (23,533 )     (93,465 )
Other assets     (9,356 )     (9,530 )
Accounts payable     26,985       13,246  
Deferred revenue     5,629       29,466  
Accrued / refundable income taxes     87,453       66,712  
Other liabilities     (53,241 )     (13,698 )
Other, net     6,263       18,221  
Cash provided by operating activities     449,807       385,442  
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:                
Additions to property and equipment     (24,297 )     (18,478 )
Collections of note receivable     2,135       2,322  
Purchases of investments     (4,711 )     (30,000 )
Sale of investments     226,484        
Investment in intangible     (11,634 )      
Foreign currency call option premium           (16,000 )
Settlement of derivatives     11,016       63,019  
Restricted cash           (652,353 )
Other, net     (8,443 )     (32,444 )
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities     190,550       (683,934 )
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:                
Proceeds from debt           2,760,764  
Repayments of debt     (390,000 )     (1,700,000 )
Deferred loan costs           (13,963 )
Purchase of non-controlling interests     (99,000 )      
Dividends paid     (64,695 )     (59,427 )
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests     (125,604 )     (135,817 )
Repurchases of Class A Common Shares           (288,502 )
Proceeds from stock options     6,246       7,894  
Other, net     1,754       (7,016 )
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities     (671,299 )     563,933  
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents     (6,579 )     (2,791 )
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents     (37,521 )     262,650  
Cash and cash equivalents:                
Beginning of period     223,444       878,164  
End of period   $ 185,923     $ 1,140,814  
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures:                
Interest paid, excluding amounts capitalized   $ 52,147     $ 41,132  
Income taxes paid   $ 202,570     $ 113,921  
                 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP provided in this release, the Company has also presented consolidated segment profit, adjusted segment profit, adjusted net income, adjusted net income per diluted share and free cash flow.

The Company evaluates the operating performance of its segments and uses a financial measure referred to as segment profit. Segment profit is defined as operating income (loss) excluding depreciation, amortization and loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment. Because segment profit is based on operating income (loss), it excludes interest expense, equity in earnings of affiliates, gain (loss) on derivatives, gain (loss) on sale of investments, other miscellaneous non-operating expenses and income taxes.

The Company uses segment profit to assess the operating results and performance of its segments and makes decisions about the allocation of resources to segments using this financial measure. The Company believes segment profit is relevant to investors because it allows them to analyze and evaluate the operating performance of its segments consistent with management. Items excluded from segment profit generally result from decisions made in prior periods and/or by corporate executives rather than the mangers of the segments. Depreciation and amortization charges are a result of decisions made in prior periods regarding the allocation of resources and are, therefore, excluded from segment profit. Also excluded from segment profit are financing, tax structuring and acquisition and divestiture decisions, which are generally made by corporate executives. Excluding these items from the performance measure of our segments enables management to evaluate operating performance based on current economic conditions and decisions made by segment managers in the current period.

The Company defines adjusted segment profit and adjusted net income as segment profit and net income, respectively, excluding the impact of items not recurring in nature and defines adjusted net income per diluted share as net income per diluted share excluding the impact of items not recurring in nature. The Company believes adjusted segment profit, adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share are relevant to investors because it allows them to analyze the performance of segments excluding the impact of items not recurring in nature.

The Company defines free cash flow as cash provided by operating activities less dividends paid to non-controlling interests and additions to property and equipment. The Company measures free cash flow as believes it is an important indicator for management and investors as to its liquidity, including the ability to reduce debt, make strategic investments and return capital to shareholders.

Consolidated segment profit, adjusted segment profit, adjusted net income, adjusted net income per diluted share 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, net income per diluted share, cash flow from operating activities and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Since consolidated segment profit, adjusted segment profit, adjusted net income, adjusted net income per diluted share and free cash flow are not measures of financial performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, these non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similar measures with similar titles used by other companies. Supplemental schedules providing a reconciliation of the non-GAAP measure to its respective most comparable financial measure in accordance with GAAP are included within this press release on the following pages.

Segment Profit and Adjusted Segment Profit – Q2 2016 and 2015  
  U.S. Networks   International Networks   Corporate and Other   Consolidated  
  Three months ended   Three months ended   Three months ended   Three months ended  
  June 30,   June 30,   June 30,   June 30,  
(in thousands) 2016   2015   2016   2015   2016   2015   2016   2015  
Operating income (loss) $ 378,401   $ 374,429   $ 18,623   $ (13,072 ) $ (24,128 ) $ (29,322 ) $ 372,896   $ 332,035  
Depreciation   12,716     12,848     3,114     949     259     1,001     16,089     14,798  
Amortization   10,022     10,021     15,632     1,619             25,654     11,640  
Loss on disposal of property and equipment       34         9         1         44  
Segment profit (loss) (1) $ 401,139   $ 397,332   $ 37,369   $ (10,495 ) $ (23,869 ) $ (28,320 ) $ 414,639   $ 358,517  
TVN transaction and integration expenses   17     63     (18 )   435     736     3,723     735     4,221  
Restructuring costs       3,082                 2,238         5,320  
Reorganization costs   3,713                 214         3,927      
Adjusted segment profit (loss) (1) $ 404,869   $ 400,477   $ 37,351   $ (10,060 ) $ (22,919 ) $ (22,359 ) $ 419,301   $ 368,058  

Segment Profit and Adjusted Segment Profit – Year-to-Date 2016 and 2015  
  U.S. Networks   International Networks   Corporate and Other   Consolidated  
  Six months ended   Six months ended   Six months ended   Six months ended  
  June 30,   June 30,   June 30,   June 30,  
(in thousands) 2016   2015   2016   2015   2016   2015   2016   2015  
Operating income (loss) $ 713,682   $ 646,734   $ 4,530   $ (21,835 ) $ (55,285 ) $ (67,054 ) $ 662,927   $ 557,845  
Depreciation   26,869     27,560     6,239     2,078     520     2,055     33,628     31,693  
Amortization   20,043     19,961     36,673     3,374             56,716     23,335  
Loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment   42     3,581     (284 )   9         (1,030 )   (242 )   2,560  
Segment profit (loss) $ 760,636   $ 697,836   $ 47,158   $ (16,374 ) $ (54,765 ) $ (66,029 ) $ 753,029   $ 615,433  
TVN transaction and integration expenses   17     63     (31 )   436     2,104     13,914     2,090     14,413  
Restructuring costs   (29 )   6,423             (281 )   3,912     (310 )   10,335  
Reorganization costs   7,519                 3,732         11,252      
Adjusted segment profit (loss) (1) $ 768,143   $ 704,322   $ 47,127   $ (15,938 ) $ (49,210 ) $ (48,203 ) $ 766,061   $ 640,181  

Adjusted Net Income – Q2 2016  
(in thousands, except per share data) Three months ended June 30, 2016  
GAAP measure: Cost of services, excluding depreciation and amortization   Selling, general and administrative   Depreciation and amortization   Gain on Derivatives   (Loss) gain on sale of investments   Miscellaneous, net   Net income attributable to SNI (A)   Earnings per diluted share  
As reported $ 286,999   $ 191,133   $ 41,743   $ 8,267   $ (16,373 ) $ (21,672 ) $ 184,608   $ 1.42  
TVN transaction and integration expenses   (17 )   (718 )                   456     0.00  
Net gain on TVN derivative contracts                                
Foreign currency effects due to TVN funds                                
Restructuring costs                                
Reorganization costs   (1,290 )   (2,637 )                   2,434     0.02  
TVN purchase price accounting impact           (12,056 )               7,475     0.06  
Loss on sale of investments                   16,373         10,151     0.08  
As adjusted $ 285,692   $ 187,778   $ 29,687   $ 8,267   $   $ (21,672 ) $ 205,124   $ 1.58  
(A) Items tax effected at 38% statutory tax rate.  

Adjusted Net Income – Q2 2015  
(in thousands, except per share data) Three months ended June 30, 2015  
GAAP measure: Cost of services, excluding depreciation and amortization   Selling, general and administrative   Depreciation and amortization   Gain on Derivatives   (Loss) gain on sale of investments   Miscellaneous, net   Net income attributable to SNI (A)   Earnings per diluted share  
As reported $ 195,087   $ 178,498   $ 26,438   $ 37,198   $   $ (13,194 )   193,718   $ 1.49  
TVN transaction and integration expenses   (22 )   (4,199 )                   2,617     0.02  
Net gain on TVN derivative contracts               44,410             (27,534 )   (0.21 )
Foreign currency effects due to TVN funds                       (18,892 )   18,892     0.14  
Restructuring costs   (871 )   (4,449 )   (473 )               3,592     0.03  
Reorganization costs                                
TVN purchase price accounting impact                                
Loss on sale of investments                                
As adjusted $ 194,194   $ 169,850   $ 25,965   $ 81,608   $   $ (32,086 ) $ 191,285   $ 1.47  
(A) Items tax effected at 38% statutory tax rate with the exception of foreign currency effects due to TVN funds, which has an effective tax rate of 0%.  

Adjusted Net Income – Year-to-Date 2016  
(in thousands, except per share data) Six months ended June 30, 2016  
GAAP measure: Cost of services, excluding depreciation and amortization   Selling, general and administrative   Depreciation and amortization   Gain on Derivatives   Gain (loss) on sale of investments   Miscellaneous, net   Net income attributable to SNI (A)   Earnings per diluted share  
As reported $ 566,666   $ 389,954   $ 90,344   $ 11,033   $ 191,824   $ (15,606 ) $ 475,505   $ 3.66  
TVN transaction and integration expenses   (17 )   (2,073 )                   1,296     0.01  
Net gain on TVN derivative contracts                                
Foreign currency effects due to TVN funds                                
Restructuring costs       310                     (192 )   (0.00 )
Reorganization costs   (2,997 )   (8,255 )                   6,976     0.05  
TVN purchase price accounting impact           (29,817 )               18,487     0.14  
(Gain) on sale of investments                   (191,824 )       (118,931 )   (0.91 )
As adjusted $ 563,652   $ 379,936   $ 60,527   $ 11,033   $   $ (15,606 ) $ 383,141   $ 2.95  
(A) Items tax effected at 38% statutory tax rate.  

Adjusted Net Income – Year-to-Date 2015  
(in thousands, except per share data) Six months ended June 30, 2015  
GAAP measure: Cost of services, excluding depreciation and amortization   Selling, general and administrative   Depreciation and amortization   Gain on Derivatives   Gain (loss) on sale of investments   Miscellaneous, net   Net income attributable to SNI (A)   Earnings per diluted share  
As reported $ 394,234   $ 380,685   $ 55,028   $ 43,131   $   $ (13,596 ) $ 317,561   $ 2.43  
TVN transaction and integration expenses   (22 )   (14,391 )                   8,936     0.07  
Net gain on TVN derivative contracts               45,128             (27,979 )   (0.21 )
Foreign currency effects due to TVN funds                             18,892     18,892     0.14  
Restructuring costs   (2,419 )   (7,916 )   (946 )               6,995     0.05  
Reorganization costs                                
TVN purchase price accounting impact                                
(Gain) on sale of investments                                
As adjusted $ 391,793   $ 358,378   $ 54,082   $ 88,259   $   $ 5,296   $ 324,405   $ 2.48  
(A) Items tax effected at 38% statutory tax rate with the exception of foreign currency effects due to TVN funds which has an effective tax rate of 0%.  

Free Cash Flow – 2016 and 2015            
  Six months ended June 30,  
(in thousands)   2016     2015  
Cash provided by operating activities   449,807     385,442  
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests   (125,604 )   (135,817 )
Additions to property and equipment   (24,297 )   (18,478 )
Free cash flow $ 299,906   $ 231,147  
             

Operating Revenues by Network – 2016 and 2015

  Three months ended June 30,   Six months ended June 30,  
(in thousands) 2016   2015   Change   2016   2015   Change  
Network                                    
HGTV $ 282,753   $ 271,784     4.0 % $ 554,468   $ 509,085     8.9 %
Food Network   240,902     228,069     5.6 %   470,200     445,367     5.6 %
Travel Channel   85,884     81,729     5.1 %   166,651     157,646     5.7 %
DIY Network   46,996     47,984     (2.1 )%   88,509     86,374     2.5 %
Cooking Channel   36,823     35,102     4.9 %   69,792     65,725     6.2 %
Great American Country   8,234     8,111     1.5 %   15,520     15,465     0.4 %
Digital Businesses   40,916     34,336     19.2 %   69,888     58,710     19.0 %
Other   9,943     9,220     7.8 %   20,103     17,372     15.7 %
Intrasegment eliminations   (130 )   (1,235 )   89.5 %   (615 )   (1,740 )   64.7 %
Total segment operating revenues $ 752,321   $ 715,100     5.2 % $ 1,454,516   $ 1,354,004     7.4 %
Type                                    
Advertising   540,979     496,879     8.9 %   1,028,264     925,430     11.1 %
Distribution   196,073     203,444     (3.6 )%   398,169     401,271     (0.8 )%
Other   15,269     14,777     3.3 %   28,083     27,303     2.9 %
  $ 752,321   $ 715,100     5.2 % $ 1,454,516   $ 1,354,004     7.4 %
                                     

 

CONTACT: Contact: Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc.
Investors: Mike Gallentine, 865-560-4473, [email protected]
Media: Dylan Jones, 865-560-5068, [email protected], or
Lee Hall, 865-560-3853, [email protected]