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Significant Transactions | 3 Months Ended
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Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Significant Transactions | Significant Transactions Sky Transaction On October 9, 2018, in connection with our offer to acquire the share capital of Sky, we acquired a controlling interest in Sky through a series of purchases of Sky shares at our offer price of £17.28 per Sky share. In the fourth quarter of 2018, we acquired the remaining Sky shares and now own 100% of Sky’s equity interests. Total cash consideration was £30.2 billion (approximately $39.4 billion using the exchange rates on the purchase dates). We financed the acquisition through a combination of new fixed and floating rate notes, issuance of term loans and cash on hand. Sky is one of Europe’s leading entertainment companies, which primarily includes a direct-to-consumer business, providing video, high-speed internet, voice and wireless phone services, and a content business, operating entertainment networks, the Sky News broadcast network and Sky Sports networks. Allocation of Purchase Price We have applied acquisition accounting to Sky. Sky’s results of operations are included in our consolidated results of operations since the acquisition date and are reported in our Sky segment. The net assets of Sky were recorded at their estimated fair value using primarily Level 3 inputs. In valuing acquired assets and liabilities, fair value estimates are based on, but are not limited to, future expected cash flows, market rate assumptions for contractual obligations and appropriate discount rates. During the first quarter 2019, we revised our estimates of fair value, primarily related to intangible assets, property and equipment, and investments (included below in other noncurrent assets and (liabilities), net), and recorded corresponding updates to deferred taxes. We also recorded an additional valuation allowance of approximately $1.2 billion associated with our assessment of the realization of Sky’s deferred tax assets, primarily related to net operating losses. These changes resulted in an increase in goodwill of approximately $1.4 billion and an adjustment in the current period related to the fourth quarter of 2018 that resulted in an increase to depreciation and amortization expense of $53 million. The table below presents the allocation of the all-cash purchase price of £30.2 billion, or $39.4 billion, to the assets and liabilities of Sky as a result of the transaction.
Allocation of Purchase Price |
(in millions) |
Consideration transferred | $ | 39,387 |
Allocation of purchase price |
Cash | $ | 1,283 |
Accounts receivable and other current assets | 2,359 |
Film and television costs | 2,512 |
Property and equipment | 4,127 |
Intangible assets | 19,539 |
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other current liabilities | (5,885 | )
Long-term debt | (11,468 | )
Deferred tax assets (liabilities), net | (2,974 | )
Other noncurrent assets and (liabilities), net | (1,398 | )
Fair value of identifiable net assets acquired | 8,095 |
Goodwill | $ | 31,292 |
Property and Equipment Property and equipment includes customer premise equipment with a carrying value of $1.4 billion, which have original estimated useful lives of 5 to 7 years. The remaining property and equipment consists of real estate and improvements, network assets and other equipment. Intangible Assets Finite-lived intangible assets primarily consist of customer relationships with a carrying amount of $9.5 billion and developed technology and software with a carrying amount of $4.3 billion, with original estimated useful lives between 6 and 19 years and 4 to 9 years, respectively. Indefinite-lived assets consist of trade names with a carrying amount of $5.8 billion. Goodwill Goodwill consists primarily of intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition, including increased footprint, assembled workforce, noncontractual relationships and agreements. The acquired goodwill is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Unaudited Pro Forma Information The following unaudited pro forma information has been presented as if the Sky transaction occurred on January 1, 2017. This information is based on historical results of operations, adjusted for allocation of purchase price and other acquisition accounting adjustments, and is not necessarily indicative of what the results would have been had we operated the business since January 1, 2017. For pro forma purposes, 2018 earnings were adjusted to exclude transaction-related costs. No pro forma adjustments have been made for cost savings or synergies that have been or may be achieved by the combined businesses.
(in millions, except per share data) | Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
Revenue | $ | 27,762 |
Net income attributable to Comcast Corporation | $ | 2,983 |
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders | $ | 0.64 |
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Comcast Corporation shareholders | $ | 0.63 |
Universal Beijing Resort We entered into an agreement with a consortium of Chinese state-owned companies to build and operate a Universal theme park and resort in Beijing, China (“Universal Beijing Resort”). We own a 30% interest in Universal Beijing Resort and the construction is being funded through a combination of debt financing and equity contributions from the investors in accordance with their equity interests. The debt financing, which is being provided by a syndicate of Chinese financial institutions, contains certain financial and operating covenants and a maximum borrowing limit of ¥26.6 billion RMB (approximately $4 billion). The debt financing is secured by the assets of Universal Beijing Resort and the equity interests of the investors. As of March 31, 2019, Universal Beijing Resort had $815 million principal amount of term loans outstanding under the debt financing agreements. We have concluded that Universal Beijing Resort is a variable interest entity based on its governance structure, and we consolidate it because we have the power to direct activities that most significantly impact its economic performance. There are no liquidity arrangements, guarantees or other financial commitments between us and Universal Beijing Resort, and therefore our maximum risk of financial loss is our 30% interest. Universal Beijing Resort’s results of operations are reported in our Theme Parks segment. Our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows includes the costs of construction and related borrowings in the "construction of Universal Beijing Resort" and "proceeds from borrowings" captions, respectively, and equity contributions from our investing partner are included in other financing activities. In March 2018, Universal Beijing Resort received initial equity investments through a combination of cash and noncash contributions from the investors. As of March 31, 2019, our condensed consolidated balance sheet included assets, primarily property and equipment, and liabilities, including the term loans, of Universal Beijing Resort totaling $1.8 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively.
NBCUniversal Media LLC [Member] |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Significant Transactions | Significant Transactions Universal Beijing Resort We entered into an agreement with a consortium of Chinese state-owned companies to build and operate a Universal theme park and resort in Beijing, China (“Universal Beijing Resort”). We own a 30% interest in Universal Beijing Resort and the construction is being funded through a combination of debt financing and equity contributions from the investors in accordance with their equity interests. The debt financing, which is being provided by a syndicate of Chinese financial institutions, contains certain financial and operating covenants and a maximum borrowing limit of ¥26.6 billion RMB (approximately $4 billion). The debt financing is secured by the assets of Universal Beijing Resort and the equity interests of the investors. As of March 31, 2019, Universal Beijing Resort had $815 million principal amount of term loans outstanding under the debt financing agreements. We have concluded that Universal Beijing Resort is a variable interest entity based on its governance structure, and we consolidate it because we have the power to direct activities that most significantly impact its economic performance. There are no liquidity arrangements, guarantees or other financial commitments between us and Universal Beijing Resort, and therefore our maximum risk of financial loss is our 30% interest. Universal Beijing Resort’s results of operations are reported in our Theme Parks segment. Our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows includes the costs of construction and related borrowings in the "construction of Universal Beijing Resort" and "proceeds from borrowings" captions, respectively, and equity contributions from our investing partner are included in other financing activities. In March 2018, Universal Beijing Resort received initial equity investments through a combination of cash and noncash contributions from the investors. As of March 31, 2019, our condensed consolidated balance sheet included assets, primarily property and equipment, and liabilities, including the term loans, of Universal Beijing Resort totaling $1.8 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively.

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