1、February 8,2023THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY REPORTSFIRST QUARTER EARNINGS FOR FISCAL 2023BURBANK,Calif.The Walt Disney Company today reported earnings for its first quarter ended December 31,2022.Revenues for the quarter grew 8%.Diluted earnings per share(EPS)from continuing operations for the quarter in

2、creased to$0.70from$0.63 in the prior-year quarter.Excluding certain items(1),diluted EPS for the quarter decreased to$0.99 from$1.06 in the prior-year quarter.“After a solid first quarter,we are embarking on a significant transformation,one that will maximize the potential of our world-class creati

3、ve teams and our unparalleled brands and franchises,”said Robert A.Iger,Chief Executive Officer,The Walt Disney Company.“We believe the work we are doing to reshape our company around creativity,while reducing expenses,will lead to sustained growth and profitability for our streaming business,better

4、 position us to weather future disruption and global economic challenges,and deliver value for our shareholders.”The following table summarizes the first quarter results for fiscal 2023 and 2022(in millions,except per share amounts):Quarter EndedDecember 31,2022January 1,2022ChangeRevenues$23,512$21

5、,819 8%Income from continuing operations before income taxes$1,773$1,688 5%Total segment operating income(1)$3,043$3,258 (7)%Net income from continuing operations(2)$1,279$1,152 11%Diluted EPS from continuing operations(2)$0.70$0.63 11%Diluted EPS excluding certain items(1)$0.99$1.06 (7)%Cash used i

6、n continuing operations$(974)$(209)(100)%Free cash flow(1)$(2,155)$(1,190)(81)%(1)Diluted EPS excluding certain items,total segment operating income and free cash flow are non-GAAP financialmeasures.The most comparable GAAP measures are diluted EPS from continuing operations,income from continuingop

7、erations before income taxes,and cash provided by continuing operations,respectively.See the discussion on page 2and on pages 10 through 12 for how we define and calculate these measures and a reconciliation thereof to the mostdirectly comparable GAAP measures.(2)Reflects amounts attributable to sha

8、reholders of The Walt Disney Company,i.e.after deduction of income attributableto noncontrolling interests.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE1SEGMENT RESULTSThe Company evaluates the performance of its operating segments based on segment operating income,and management uses total segment operating income as a me

9、asure of the performance of operating businesses separate from non-operating factors.The Company believes that information about total segment operating income assists investors by allowing them to evaluate changes in the operating results of the Companys portfolio of businesses separate from non-op

10、erational factors that affect net income,thus providing separate insight into both operations and other factors that affect reported results.The following are reconciliations of income from continuing operations before income taxes to total segment operating income(in millions):Quarter EndedDecember

11、 31,2022January 1,2022ChangeIncome from continuing operations before income taxes$1,773$1,688 5%Add:Corporate and unallocated shared expenses 280 228 (23)%Restructuring and impairment charges 69 nmOther expense,net 42 436 90%Interest expense,net 300 311 4%Amortization of TFCF and Hulu intangible ass

12、ets and fair value step-up on film and television costs 579 595 3%Total segment operating income$3,043$3,258 (7)%The following table summarizes the first quarter segment revenue and segment operating income(loss)for fiscal 2023 and 2022(in millions):Quarter EndedDecember 31,2022January 1,2022ChangeS

13、egment Revenues:Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution$14,776$14,585 1%Disney Parks,Experiences and Products 8,736 7,234 21%Total Segment Revenues$23,512$21,819 8%Segment operating income(loss):Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution$(10)$808 nmDisney Parks,Experiences and Products 3,053 2,

14、450 25%Total Segment Operating Income$3,043$3,258 (7)%2Disney Media and Entertainment DistributionRevenue and operating results for the Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution segment are as follows(in millions):Quarter EndedChangeDecember 31,2022January 1,2022Revenues:Linear Networks$7,293$7,70

15、6 (5)%Direct-to-Consumer 5,307 4,690 13%Content Sales/Licensing and Other 2,460 2,433 1%Elimination of Intrasegment Revenue(1)(284)(244)(16)%$14,776$14,585 1%Operating income(loss):Linear Networks$1,255$1,499 (16)%Direct-to-Consumer(1,053)(593)(78)%Content Sales/Licensing and Other(212)(98)(100)%$(1

16、0)$808 nm(1)Reflects fees received by the Linear Networks from other DMED businesses for the right to air our Linear Networks and related services.Linear NetworksLinear Networks revenues for the quarter decreased 5%to$7.3 billion,and operating income decreased 16%to$1.3 billion.The following table p

17、rovides further detail of Linear Networks results(in millions):Quarter EndedChangeDecember 31,2022January 1,2022Supplemental revenue detailDomestic Channels$6,066$6,152 (1)%International Channels 1,227 1,554 (21)%$7,293$7,706 (5)%Supplemental operating income detailDomestic Channels$928$888 5%Intern

18、ational Channels 131 369 (64)%Equity in the income of investees 196 242 (19)%$1,255$1,499 (16)%Domestic ChannelsDomestic Channels revenues for the quarter decreased 1%to$6.1 billion,and operating income increased 5%to$928 million.The increase in operating income was due to higher results at Cable,wh

19、ile results at Broadcasting were comparable to the prior-year quarter.The increase at Cable was due to lower programming and production costs,partially offset by decreases in advertising and affiliate revenue.The decrease in programming and production costs was attributable to lower costs for sports

20、 programming and,to a lesser extent,a lower cost mix of non-sports programming.The decrease in sports programming and production costs was due to lower NFL and College Football Playoff(CFP)rights costs,partially offset by an increase in production costs.The decline 3in NFL rights expense reflects th

21、e timing of costs under our new agreement compared to the prior NFL agreement.The decrease in costs for CFP programming was due to the timing of the CFP games relative to our fiscal periods,partially offset by contractual rate increases.The current quarter included two host games and two semi-final

22、games compared to four host games and two semi-final games in the prior-year quarter.Lower advertising revenue was due to a decrease in rates and fewer impressions reflecting a decline in average viewership.Rates and impressions were impacted by the timing of CFP games.The decrease in affiliate reve

23、nue was attributable to a decline in subscribers,partially offset by higher contractual rates.Broadcasting results were comparable to the prior-year quarter as growth at the owned television stations from higher advertising revenue was largely offset by lower results at ABC.The decrease at ABC was d

24、ue to lower advertising revenue,partially offset by higher affiliate revenue from contractual rate increases.Lower advertising revenue resulted from fewer impressions reflecting a decline in average viewership and,to a lesser extent,fewer units delivered,partially offset by higher rates.Internationa

25、l ChannelsInternational Channels revenues for the quarter decreased 21%to$1.2 billion and operating income decreased 64%to$131 million.The decrease in operating income was due to lower advertising revenue,an unfavorable foreign exchange impact and a decrease in affiliate revenue,partially offset by

26、a decrease in programming and production costs.The decrease in advertising revenue was due to lower average viewership and rates.The decline in affiliate revenue reflected the impact of channel closures in the prior year,partially offset by higher contractual rates.Lower programming and production c

27、osts were due to decreased sports programming costs attributable to lower costs for cricket rights,partially offset by higher production costs and costs for new soccer rights.The decreases in cricket programming costs and advertising viewership reflected no Indian Premier League(IPL)cricket matches

28、aired in the current quarter compared to thirteen matches aired in the prior-year quarter as matches shifted from fiscal 2021 into fiscal 2022 due to COVID-19.IPL matches typically occur in the second and third quarters of our fiscal year.The decrease in cricket programming costs was also due to low

29、er costs per match for the International Cricket Council T20 World Cup compared to the prior-year quarter.Equity in the Income of InvesteesIncome from equity investees decreased$46 million,to$196 million from$242 million,due to lower income from A+E Television Networks attributable to lower advertis

30、ing revenue and higher programming costs.Direct-to-ConsumerDirect-to-Consumer revenues for the quarter increased 13%to$5.3 billion and operating loss increased$0.5 billion to$1.1 billion.The increase in operating loss was due to a higher loss at Disney+and a decrease in results at Hulu,partially off

31、set by improved results at ESPN+.Results at Disney+reflected higher programming and production costs and increased technology costs,partially offset by higher subscription revenue and a decrease in marketing costs.The increase in programming and production costs was attributable to more content prov

32、ided on the service and higher average costs per hour,which included an increased mix of original content.Higher subscription revenue was due to subscriber growth,partially offset by an unfavorable foreign exchange impact.The decrease in results at Hulu was primarily due to higher programming and pr

33、oduction costs and a decrease in advertising revenue,partially offset by subscription revenue growth.The increase in 4programming and production costs was attributable to an increase in subscriber-based fees for programming the Live TV service,more content provided on the service and higher average

34、costs per hour.Higher subscriber-based fees for programming the Live TV service were due to rate increases and more subscribers.The decrease in advertising revenue was caused by lower impressions,partially offset by an increase in rates.Subscription revenue growth was due to increases in retail pric

35、ing and subscribers.The improvement at ESPN+was due to growth in subscription revenue attributable to increases in subscribers and retail pricing.First Quarter of Fiscal 2023 Comparison to Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2022The following tables and related discussion present additional information about o

36、ur Disney+,ESPN+and Hulu direct-to-consumer(DTC)product offerings(1)on a sequential quarter basis.Paid subscribers(1)as of:(in millions)December 31,2022October 1,2022ChangeDisney+Domestic(U.S.and Canada)46.6 46.4%International(excluding Disney+Hotstar)(1)57.7 56.5 2%Disney+Core(2)104.3 102.9 1%Disne

37、y+Hotstar 57.5 61.3 (6)%Total Disney+(2)161.8 164.2 (1)%ESPN+24.9 24.3 2%HuluSVOD Only 43.5 42.8 2%Live TV+SVOD 4.5 4.4 2%Total Hulu(2)48.0 47.2 2%Average Monthly Revenue Per Paid Subscriber(1)for the quarter ended:December 31,2022October 1,2022ChangeDisney+Domestic(U.S.and Canada)$5.95$6.10 (2)%Int

38、ernational(excluding Disney+Hotstar)(1)5.62 5.83 (4)%Disney+Core 5.77 5.96 (3)%Disney+Hotstar 0.74 0.58 28%Global Disney+3.93 3.91 1%ESPN+5.53 4.84 14%HuluSVOD Only 12.46 12.23 2%Live TV+SVOD 87.90 86.77 1%(1)See discussion on page 10DTC Product Descriptions and Key Definitions(2)Total may not equal

39、 the sum of the column due to roundingThe average monthly revenue per paid subscriber for domestic Disney+decreased from$6.10 to$5.95 driven by a higher mix of subscribers to multi-product offerings,partially offset by an increase in retail pricing.5The average monthly revenue per paid subscriber fo

40、r international Disney+(excluding Disney+Hotstar)decreased from$5.83 to$5.62 due to an unfavorable foreign exchange impact.The average monthly revenue per paid subscriber for Disney+Hotstar increased from$0.58 to$0.74 due to higher per-subscriber advertising revenue.The average monthly revenue per p

41、aid subscriber for ESPN+increased from$4.84 to$5.53 due to an increase in retail pricing,partially offset by a higher mix of subscribers to multi-product offerings.The average monthly revenue per paid subscriber for the Hulu SVOD Only service increased from$12.23 to$12.46 due to an increase in retai

42、l pricing,partially offset by a higher mix of subscribers to multi-product offerings and lower per-subscriber advertising revenue.The average monthly revenue per paid subscriber for the Hulu Live TV+SVOD service increased from$86.77 to$87.90 due to higher per-subscriber advertising revenue.Content S

43、ales/Licensing and OtherContent Sales/Licensing and Other revenues for the quarter increased 1%to$2.5 billion and operating loss increased by$114 million to a loss of$212 million.The increase in operating loss was due to lower TV/SVOD distribution results,higher overhead costs and a decrease in home

44、 entertainment distribution results.These decreases were partially offset by higher theatrical distribution results.The decrease in TV/SVOD distribution results was primarily due to lower sales volumes of both film and episodic television content reflecting the shift from licensing content to third

45、parties to distributing it on our DTC services.The decrease in sales of episodic television content was also driven by the comparison to a license of animated series in the prior-year quarter.The decrease in home entertainment results was due to lower unit sales of new release titles,reflecting fewe

46、r releases,and catalog titles.The increase in theatrical distribution results reflected the performance of titles released in the current quarter led by Black Panther:Wakanda Forever,as well as fewer releases,compared to losses on titles released in the prior-year quarter,partially offset by the com

47、parison to income from the release of Marvels Spider-Man:No Way Home co-production in the prior-year quarter.Other releases in the current quarter included Avatar:The Way of Water and Strange World.Disney Parks,Experiences and ProductsDisney Parks,Experiences and Products revenues for the quarter in

48、creased 21%to$8.7 billion and segment operating income increased 25%to$3.1 billion.Higher operating results for the quarter reflected increases at our domestic parks and experiences and,to a lesser extent,our international parks and resorts.Operating income growth at our domestic parks and experienc

49、es was due to higher volumes and increased guest spending,partially offset by cost inflation,higher operations support costs and increased costs for new guest offerings.Higher volumes were attributable to increases in passenger cruise days,attendance and occupied room nights.Guest spending growth wa

50、s due to an increase in average per capita ticket revenue driven by Genie+and Lightning Lane,which were introduced in the prior-year quarter.Increased results at our international parks and resorts were due to growth at Disneyland Paris and higher royalties from Tokyo Disney Resort,partially offset

51、by a decrease at Shanghai Disney Resort.Higher operating results at Disneyland Paris were due to an increase in volumes and higher guest spending,partially offset by a loss on the disposal of our ownership interest in Villages Nature,increased costs for new guest offerings and cost inflation.Higher

52、volumes consisted of increases in attendance and occupied room nights.Guest spending growth was driven by an increase in average ticket prices and higher average daily hotel room rates.The decrease at Shanghai Disney Resort was due to lower 6attendance reflecting fewer operating days in the current

53、quarter compared to the prior-year quarter as a result of COVID-19-related closures.The following table presents supplemental revenue and operating income detail for the Disney Parks,Experiences and Products segment:Quarter EndedChange(in millions)December 31,2022January 1,2022Supplemental revenue d

54、etailParks&ExperiencesDomestic$6,072$4,800 27%International 1,094 861 27%Consumer Products 1,570 1,573%$8,736$7,234 21%Supplemental operating income detailParks&ExperiencesDomestic$2,113$1,555 36%International 79 21 100%Consumer Products 861 874 (1)%$3,053$2,450 25%OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATIONCorpora

55、te and Unallocated Shared ExpensesCorporate and unallocated shared expenses increased$52 million for the quarter,from$228 million to$280 million,driven by higher compensation and human resource-related costs,marketing spend on the Disney100 celebration and timing of allocations to operating segments

56、.Restructuring and Impairment ChargesIn the current quarter,the Company recorded charges of$69 million related to exiting our businesses in Russia.Other Expense,netIn the current quarter,the Company recorded a$70 million non-cash loss to adjust its investment in DraftKings,Inc.(DraftKings)to fair va

57、lue(DraftKings loss),partially offset by a$28 million gain on the sale of a business.In the prior-year quarter,the Company recorded a$432 million DraftKings loss.Interest Expense,netInterest expense,net was as follows(in millions):Quarter Ended December 31,2022January 1,2022ChangeInterest expense$(4

58、65)$(361)(29)%Interest income,investment income and other 165 50 100%Interest expense,net$(300)$(311)4%The increase in interest expense was due to higher average rates,partially offset by lower average debt balances.7The increase in interest income,investment income and other resulted from a favorab

59、le comparison of pension and postretirement benefit costs,other than service cost,and higher interest income on cash balances.Equity in the Income of InvesteesEquity in the income of investees was as follows(in millions):Quarter EndedDecember 31,2022January 1,2022ChangeAmounts included in segment re

60、sults:Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution$196$245 (20)%Disney Parks,Experiences and Products(2)(3)33%Amortization of TFCF intangible assets related to equity investees(3)(3)%Equity in the income of investees$191$239 (20)%Income from equity investees decreased$48 million,to$191 million from$2

61、39 million,due to lower income from A+E Television Networks.Income TaxesThe effective income tax rate was as follows:Quarter EndedDecember 31,2022January 1,2022Income from continuing operations before income taxes$1,773$1,688 Income tax expense on continuing operations 412 488 Effective income tax r

62、ate-continuing operations 23.2%28.9%The decrease in the effective income tax rate was due to the impact of adjustments related to prior years,which was favorable in the current quarter and unfavorable in the prior-year quarter.This impact was partially offset by the tax effect of employee share-base

63、d awards,which had an unfavorable impact in the current quarter and favorable impact in the prior-year quarter.Noncontrolling InterestsNet income attributable to noncontrolling interests was as follows(in millions):Quarter EndedDecember 31,2022January 1,2022ChangeNet income from continuing operation

64、s attributable to noncontrolling interests$(82)$(48)(71)%The increase in net income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests was primarily due to the purchase of Major League Baseballs 15%interest in BAMTech LLC and lower losses at our DTC sports business,partially offset

65、by higher losses at Shanghai Disney Resort.Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests is determined on income after royalties and management fees,financing costs and income taxes,as applicable.8Cash FlowCash provided by operations and free cash flow were as follows(in millions):Quarter Ende

66、d December 31,2022January 1,2022ChangeCash used in operations$(974)$(209)$(765)Investments in parks,resorts and other property(1,181)(981)(200)Free cash flow(1)$(2,155)$(1,190)$(965)(1)Free cash flow is not a financial measure defined by GAAP.See the discussion on pages 10 through 12.Cash used in op

67、erations increased by$765 million from$209 million in the prior-year quarter to$974 million in the current quarter.The increase was due to collateral payments related to our hedging program,lower operating income at Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution and higher spending for film and televis

68、ion programming,partially offset by higher operating income at Disney Parks,Experiences and Products.Capital Expenditures and Depreciation ExpenseInvestments in parks,resorts and other property were as follows(in millions):Quarter Ended December 31,2022January 1,2022Disney Media and Entertainment Di

69、stribution$279$169 Disney Parks,Experiences and ProductsDomestic 519 457 International 219 202 Total Disney Parks,Experiences and Products 738 659 Corporate 164 153 Total investments in parks,resorts and other property$1,181$981 Capital expenditures increased from$1.0 billion to$1.2 billion primaril

70、y due to higher spending at Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution and Disney Parks,Experiences and Products.Higher spending at Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution was due to increased technology spending to support our streaming services.The increase in spending at Disney Parks,Experie

71、nces and Products was primarily due to cruise ship fleet expansion.Depreciation expense was as follows(in millions):Quarter Ended December 31,2022January 1,2022Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution$164$153 Disney Parks,Experiences and ProductsDomestic 452 398 International 164 168 Total Disney

72、 Parks,Experiences and Products 616 566 Corporate 48 48 Total depreciation expense$828$767 9DTC PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS AND KEY DEFINITIONSProduct offeringsIn the U.S.,Disney+,ESPN+and Hulu SVOD Only are each offered as a standalone service or together as part of various multi-product offerings.Hulu Li

73、ve TV+SVOD includes Disney+and ESPN+.Disney+is available in more than 150 countries and territories outside the U.S.and Canada.In India and certain other Southeast Asian countries,the service is branded Disney+Hotstar.In certain Latin American countries,we offer Disney+as well as Star+,a general ent

74、ertainment SVOD service,which is available on a standalone basis or together with Disney+(Combo+).Depending on the market,our services can be purchased on our websites or through third-party platforms/apps or are available via wholesale arrangements.Paid subscribersPaid subscribers reflect subscribe

75、rs for which we recognized subscription revenue.Subscribers cease to be a paid subscriber as of their effective cancellation date or as a result of a failed payment method.Subscribers to multi-product offerings in the U.S.are counted as a paid subscriber for each service included in the multi-produc

76、t offering and subscribers to Hulu Live TV+SVOD are counted as one paid subscriber for each of the Hulu Live TV+SVOD,Disney+and ESPN+services.In Latin America,if a subscriber has either the standalone Disney+or Star+service or subscribes to Combo+,the subscriber is counted as one Disney+paid subscri

77、ber.Subscribers include those who receive a service through wholesale arrangements including those for which we receive a fee for the distribution of the service to each subscriber of an existing content distribution tier.When we aggregate the total number of paid subscribers across our DTC streamin

78、g services,we refer to them as paid subscriptions.International Disney+(excluding Disney+Hotstar)International Disney+(excluding Disney+Hotstar)includes the Disney+service outside the U.S.and Canada and the Star+service in Latin America.Average Monthly Revenue Per Paid SubscriberAverage monthly reve

79、nue per paid subscriber is calculated based on the average of the monthly average paid subscribers for each month in the period.The monthly average paid subscribers is calculated as the sum of the beginning of the month and end of the month paid subscriber count,divided by two.Disney+average monthly

80、 revenue per paid subscriber is calculated using a daily average of paid subscribers for the period.Revenue includes subscription fees,advertising(excluding revenue earned from selling advertising spots to other Company businesses)and premium and feature add-on revenue but excludes Premier Access an

81、d Pay-Per-View revenue.The average revenue per paid subscriber is net of discounts on offerings that carry more than one service.Revenue is allocated to each service based on the relative retail price of each service on a standalone basis.Hulu Live TV+SVOD revenue is allocated to the SVOD services b

82、ased on the wholesale price of the Hulu SVOD Only,Disney+and ESPN+multi-product offering.In general,wholesale arrangements have a lower average monthly revenue per paid subscriber than subscribers that we acquire directly or through third-party platforms.NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURESThis earnings rele

83、ase presents free cash flow,diluted EPS excluding certain items,and total segment operating income,all of which are important financial measures for the Company,but are not financial measures defined by GAAP.These measures should be reviewed in conjunction with the most comparable GAAP financial mea

84、sures and are not presented as alternative measures of cash provided by continuing operations,diluted EPS or income from continuing operations before income taxes as determined in accordance with GAAP.10Free cash flow,diluted EPS excluding certain items and total segment operating income as we have

85、calculated them may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.See further discussion of total segment operating income on page 2.Free cash flowThe Company uses free cash flow(cash provided by continuing operations less investments in parks,resorts and other property)

86、,among other measures,to evaluate the ability of its operations to generate cash that is available for purposes other than capital expenditures.Management believes that information about free cash flow provides investors with an important perspective on the cash available to service debt obligations

87、,make strategic acquisitions and investments and pay dividends or repurchase shares.The following table presents a summary of the Companys consolidated cash flows(in millions):Quarter Ended December 31,2022January 1,2022Cash used in operations-continuing operations$(974)$(209)Cash used in investing

88、activities-continuing operations(1,292)(987)Cash used in financing activities-continuing operations(1,043)(280)Cash used in discontinued operations (4)Impact of exchange rates on cash,cash equivalents and restricted cash 164 (35)Change in cash,cash equivalents and restricted cash(3,145)(1,515)Cash,c

89、ash equivalents and restricted cash,beginning of period 11,661 16,003 Cash,cash equivalents and restricted cash,end of period$8,516$14,488 The following table presents a reconciliation of the Companys consolidated cash used in operations to free cash flow(in millions):Quarter Ended December 31,2022J

90、anuary 1,2022ChangeCash used in operations-continuing operations$(974)$(209)$(765)Investments in parks,resorts and other property(1,181)(981)(200)Free cash flow$(2,155)$(1,190)$(965)Diluted EPS excluding certain itemsThe Company uses diluted EPS excluding(1)certain items affecting comparability of r

91、esults from period to period and(2)amortization of TFCF and Hulu intangible assets,including purchase accounting step-up adjustments for released content,to facilitate the evaluation of the performance of the Companys operations exclusive of these items,and these adjustments reflect how senior manag

92、ement is evaluating segment performance.The Company believes that providing diluted EPS exclusive of certain items impacting comparability is useful to investors,particularly where the impact of the excluded items is significant in relation to reported earnings and because the measure allows for com

93、parability between periods of the operating performance of the Companys business and allows investors to evaluate the impact of these items separately.The Company further believes that providing diluted EPS exclusive of amortization of TFCF and Hulu intangible assets associated with the acquisition

94、in 2019 is useful to investors because the TFCF and Hulu acquisition was considerably larger than the Companys historic acquisitions with a significantly greater acquisition accounting impact.11The following table reconciles reported diluted EPS from continuing operations to diluted EPS excluding ce

95、rtain items for the first quarter:(in millions except EPS)Pre-Tax Income/LossTax Benefit/Expense(1)After-Tax Income/Loss(2)Diluted EPS(3)Change vs.prior year periodQuarter Ended December 31,2022As reported$1,773$(412)$1,361$0.70 11%Exclude:Amortization of TFCF and Hulu intangible assets and fair val

96、ue step-up on film and television costs(4)579 (135)444 0.24 Restructuring and impairment charges(5)69 (8)61 0.03 Other expense,net(6)42 (16)26 0.01 Excluding certain items$2,463$(571)$1,892$0.99 (7)%Quarter Ended January 1,2022As reported$1,688$(488)$1,200$0.63 Exclude:Amortization of TFCF and Hulu

97、intangible assets and fair value step-up on film and television costs(4)595 (139)456 0.24 Other expense,net(6)436 (102)334 0.18 Excluding certain items$2,719$(729)$1,990$1.06 (1)Tax benefit/expense is determined using the tax rate applicable to the individual item.(2)Before noncontrolling interest s

98、hare.(3)Net of noncontrolling interest share,where applicable.Total may not equal the sum of the column due to rounding.(4)For the current quarter,intangible asset amortization was$417 million,step-up amortization was$159 million and amortization of intangible assets related to TFCF equity investees

99、 was$3 million.For the prior-year quarter,intangible asset amortization was$435 million,step-up amortization was$157 million and amortization of intangible assets related to TFCF equity investees was$3 million.(5)Charges for the current quarter were related to exiting our businesses in Russia.(6)In

100、the current quarter,other expense,net was due to the DraftKings loss($70 million),partially offset by a gain on the sale of a business($28 million).For the prior-year quarter,other expense,net was due to the DraftKings loss($432 million).CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATIONIn conjunction with this release,Th

101、e Walt Disney Company will host a conference call today,February 8,2023,at 4:30 PM EST/1:30 PM PST via a live Webcast.To access the Webcast go to discussion will be archived.12FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSCertain statements and information in this earnings release may constitute“forward-looking stateme

102、nts”within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995,including statements regarding future performance and growth;business plans,strategic priorities and drivers of growth and profitability and other statements that are not historical in nature.These statements are made on

103、the basis of managements views and assumptions regarding future events and business performance as of the time the statements are made.Management does not undertake any obligation to update these statements.Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied.Such differences may res

104、ult from actions taken by the Company,including restructuring or strategic initiatives(including capital investments,asset acquisitions or dispositions,new or expanded business lines or cessation of certain operations),our execution of our business plans(including the content we create and IP we inv

105、est in,our pricing decisions,our cost structure and our management and other personnel decisions)or other business decisions,as well as from developments beyond the Companys control,including:further deterioration in domestic and global economic conditions;deterioration in or pressures from competit

106、ive conditions,including competition to create or acquire content and competition for talent;consumer preferences and acceptance of our content,offerings,pricing model and price increases and the market for advertising sales on our DTC services and linear networks;health concerns and their impact on

107、 our businesses and productions;international,regulatory,legal,political,or military developments;technological developments;labor markets and activities;adverse weather conditions or natural disasters;andavailability of content;each such risk includes the current and future impacts of,and may be am

108、plified by,COVID-19 and related mitigation efforts.Such developments may further affect entertainment,travel and leisure businesses generally and may,among other things,affect(or further affect,as applicable):our operations,business plans or profitability;demand for our products and services;the per

109、formance of the Companys content;our ability to create or obtain desirable content at or under the value we assign the content;the advertising market for programming;income tax expense;andperformance of some or all Company businesses either directly or through their impact on those who distribute ou

110、r products.Additional factors are set forth in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 1,2022,including under the captions“Risk Factors,”“Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,”and“Business,”quarterly reports on Form 10-Q,incl

111、uding under the captions“Risk Factors”and“Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,”and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.The terms“Company,”“we,”and“our”are used in this report to refer collectively to the parent company and t

112、he subsidiaries through which our various businesses are actually conducted.13THE WALT DISNEY COMPANYCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME(unaudited;in millions,except per share data)Quarter Ended December 31,2022January 1,2022Revenues$23,512$21,819 Costs and expenses(21,519)(19,623)Restructur

113、ing and impairment charges(69)Other expense,net(42)(436)Interest expense,net(300)(311)Equity in the income of investees 191 239 Income from continuing operations before income taxes 1,773 1,688 Income taxes on continuing operations(412)(488)Net income from continuing operations 1,361 1,200 Loss from

114、 discontinued operations,net of income tax benefit of$0,$14,respectively (48)Net income 1,361 1,152 Net income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests(82)(48)Net income attributable to The Walt Disney Company(Disney)$1,279$1,104 Earnings(loss)per share attributable to Dis

115、ney(1):DilutedContinuing operations$0.70$0.63 Discontinued operations (0.03)$0.70$0.60 BasicContinuing operations$0.70$0.63 Discontinued operations (0.03)$0.70$0.61 Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding:Diluted 1,827 1,828 Basic 1,825 1,819(1)Total may not equal

116、the sum of the column due to rounding.14THE WALT DISNEY COMPANYCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(unaudited;in millions,except per share data)December 31,2022October 1,2022ASSETSCurrent assetsCash and cash equivalents$8,470$11,615 Receivables,net 13,993 12,652 Inventories 1,830 1,742 Content adva

117、nces 1,300 1,890 Other current assets 1,319 1,199 Total current assets 26,912 29,098 Produced and licensed content costs 36,266 35,777 Investments 3,169 3,218 Parks,resorts and other propertyAttractions,buildings and equipment 68,253 66,998 Accumulated depreciation(40,641)(39,356)27,612 27,642 Proje

118、cts in progress 5,430 4,814 Land 1,158 1,140 34,200 33,596 Intangible assets,net 14,347 14,837 Goodwill 77,867 77,897 Other assets 9,363 9,208 Total assets$202,124$203,631 LIABILITIES AND EQUITYCurrent liabilitiesAccounts payable and other accrued liabilities$18,149$20,213 Current portion of borrowi

119、ngs 3,249 3,070 Deferred revenue and other 5,672 5,790 Total current liabilities 27,070 29,073 Borrowings 45,128 45,299 Deferred income taxes 8,236 8,363 Other long-term liabilities 12,812 12,518 Commitments and contingenciesRedeemable noncontrolling interests 8,743 9,499 EquityPreferred stock Commo

120、n stock,$0.01 par value,Authorized 4.6 billion shares,Issued 1.8 billion shares 56,579 56,398 Retained earnings 44,955 43,636 Accumulated other comprehensive loss(4,478)(4,119)Treasury stock,at cost,19 million shares(907)(907)Total Disney Shareholders equity 96,149 95,008 Noncontrolling interests 3,

121、986 3,871 Total equity 100,135 98,879 Total liabilities and equity$202,124$203,631 15THE WALT DISNEY COMPANYCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(unaudited;in millions)Quarter Ended December 31,2022January 1,2022OPERATING ACTIVITIESNet income from continuing operations$1,361$1,200 Deprecia

122、tion and amortization 1,306 1,269 Net loss on investments and dispositions of businesses 68 436 Deferred income taxes(15)726 Equity in the income of investees(191)(239)Cash distributions received from equity investees 176 223 Net change in produced and licensed content costs and advances 558 507 Equ

123、ity-based compensation 270 196 Pension and postretirement medical cost amortization 1 155 Other,net(232)(7)Changes in operating assets and liabilities:Receivables(1,423)(1,401)Inventories(88)(14)Other assets(443)(115)Accounts payable and other liabilities(2,378)(2,579)Income taxes 56 (566)Cash used

124、in operations-continuing operations(974)(209)INVESTING ACTIVITIESInvestments in parks,resorts and other property(1,181)(981)Other,net(111)(6)Cash used in investing activities-continuing operations(1,292)(987)FINANCING ACTIVITIESCommercial paper borrowings(payments),net 799 (124)Borrowings 67 33 Redu

125、ction of borrowings(1,000)Contributions from noncontrolling interests 178 Acquisition of redeemable noncontrolling interests(900)Other,net(187)(189)Cash used in financing activities-continuing operations(1,043)(280)CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONSCash provided by operations-discontinued opera

126、tions 8 Cash used in financing activities-discontinued operations (12)Cash used in discontinued operations (4)Impact of exchange rates on cash,cash equivalents and restricted cash 164 (35)Change in cash,cash equivalents and restricted cash(3,145)(1,515)Cash,cash equivalents and restricted cash,beginning of year 11,661 16,003 Cash,cash equivalents and restricted cash,end of year$8,516$14,488 16Contacts:David JeffersonCorporate Communications818-560-4832Alexia QuadraniInvestor Relations818-