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Segment Information
 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Information
Segment Information

The Company’s reportable segments have been determined based on the distinct nature of their operations, the Company's internal management structure, and the financial information that is evaluated regularly by the Company's chief operating decision maker.
The Company has three reportable business segments: (1) Motion Picture, (2) Television Production and (3) Media Networks.
Motion Picture. Motion Picture consists of the development and production of feature films, acquisition of North American and worldwide distribution rights, North American theatrical, home entertainment and television distribution of feature films produced and acquired, and worldwide licensing of distribution rights to feature films produced and acquired.
Television Production. Television Production consists of the development, production and worldwide distribution of television productions including television series, television movies and mini-series, and non-fiction programming. Television Production includes the licensing of Starz original series productions to Starz Networks and STARZPLAY International, and the ancillary market distribution of Starz original productions and licensed product. Additionally, the results of operations of 3 Arts Entertainment is included in the Television Production segment from the acquisition date of May 29, 2018 (see Note 2).
Media Networks. Media Networks consists of the following product lines (i) Starz Networks, which includes the domestic licensing of premium subscription video programming to Distributors, and on a direct-to-consumer basis (ii) STARZPLAY International, which represents revenues primarily from the OTT distribution of the Company's STARZ branded premium subscription video services internationally and (iii) Streaming Services, which represents the Lionsgate legacy start-up direct to consumer streaming services on its SVOD platforms.
In the ordinary course of business, the Company's reportable segments enter into transactions with one another. The most common types of intersegment transactions include licensing motion pictures or television programming (including Starz original productions) from the Motion Picture and Television Production segments to the Media Networks segment. While intersegment transactions are treated like third-party transactions to determine segment performance, the revenues (and corresponding expenses, assets, or liabilities recognized by the segment that is the counterparty to the transaction) are eliminated in consolidation and, therefore, do not affect consolidated results.
Segment information is presented in the table below. Due to the Starz Merger, fiscal 2017 includes the results of operations from Starz from the acquisition date of December 8, 2016 (see Note 2).

 
Year Ended
 
March 31,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
 
(Amounts in millions)
Segment revenues
 
 
 
 
 
Motion Picture
$
1,464.4

 
$
1,822.1

 
$
1,920.6

Television Production
920.9

 
1,033.2

 
892.8

Media Networks
1,461.0

 
1,411.2

 
426.3

Intersegment eliminations
(165.8
)
 
(137.4
)
 
(38.2
)
 
$
3,680.5

 
$
4,129.1

 
$
3,201.5

Intersegment revenues
 
 
 
 
 
Motion Picture
$
10.9

 
$
10.7

 
$
6.6

Television Production
154.8

 
126.4

 
30.7

Media Networks
0.1

 
0.3

 
0.9

 
$
165.8

 
$
137.4

 
$
38.2

Gross contribution
 
 
 
 
 
Motion Picture
$
234.1

 
$
292.6

 
$
237.8

Television Production
109.6

 
151.3

 
107.4

Media Networks
534.0

 
530.0

 
175.3

Intersegment eliminations
(6.3
)
 
(5.5
)
 
(10.4
)
 
$
871.4

 
$
968.4

 
$
510.1

Segment general and administration
 
 
 
 
 
Motion Picture
$
105.6

 
$
113.2

 
$
105.3

Television Production
43.5

 
40.3

 
32.1

Media Networks
97.7

 
100.9

 
45.0

 
$
246.8

 
$
254.4

 
$
182.4

Segment profit
 
 
 
 
 
Motion Picture
$
128.5

 
$
179.4

 
$
132.5

Television Production
66.1

 
111.0

 
75.3

Media Networks
436.3

 
429.1

 
130.3

Intersegment eliminations
(6.3
)
 
(5.5
)
 
(10.4
)
 
$
624.6

 
$
714.0

 
$
327.7



The Company's primary measure of segment performance is segment profit. Segment profit is defined as gross contribution (revenues, less direct operating and distribution and marketing expense) less segment general and administration expenses. Segment profit excludes corporate general and administrative expense, restructuring and other costs, share-based compensation, other than annual bonuses granted in immediately vested stock awards when applicable, certain programming and content charges as a result of management changes and associated changes in strategy, and purchase accounting and related adjustments, when applicable. The Company believes the presentation of segment profit is relevant and useful for investors because it allows investors to view segment performance in a manner similar to the primary method used by the Company's management and enables them to understand the fundamental performance of the Company's businesses.

The reconciliation of total segment profit to the Company’s income (loss) before income taxes is as follows:
 
 
Year Ended
 
March 31,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
 
(Amounts in millions)
Company’s total segment profit
$
624.6

 
$
714.0

 
$
327.7

Corporate general and administrative expenses
(104.2
)
 
(110.3
)
 
(92.6
)
Adjusted depreciation and amortization(1)
(41.1
)
 
(39.3
)
 
(22.8
)
Restructuring and other(2)
(78.0
)
 
(59.8
)
 
(88.7
)
Programming and content charges(3)
(35.1
)
 
—

 
—

Adjusted share-based compensation expense(4)
(52.1
)
 
(85.6
)
 
(77.1
)
Purchase accounting and related adjustments(5)
(184.1
)
 
(170.3
)
 
(62.8
)
Operating income (loss)
130.0

 
248.7

 
(16.3
)
Interest expense
(198.9
)
 
(193.7
)
 
(115.2
)
Shareholder litigation settlements
(114.1
)
 
—

 
—

Interest and other income
12.0

 
10.4

 
6.4

Other expense
(4.7
)
 
—

 
—

Loss on extinguishment of debt
(1.9
)
 
(35.7
)
 
(40.4
)
Gain (loss) on investments
(87.6
)
 
171.8

 
20.4

Equity interests income (loss)
(42.9
)
 
(52.8
)
 
10.7

Income (loss) before income taxes
$
(308.1
)
 
$
148.7

 
$
(134.4
)
___________________
(1)
Adjusted depreciation and amortization represents depreciation and amortization as presented on our consolidated statements of operations less the depreciation and amortization related to the non-cash fair value adjustments to property and equipment and intangible assets acquired in recent acquisitions which are included in the purchase accounting and related adjustments line item above, as shown in the table below:
 
Year Ended
 
March 31,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
 
(Amounts in millions)
Depreciation and amortization
$
163.4

 
$
159.0

 
$
63.1

Less: Amount included in purchase accounting and related adjustments
(122.3
)
 
(119.7
)
 
(40.3
)
Adjusted depreciation and amortization
$
41.1

 
$
39.3

 
$
22.8


(2)
Restructuring and other includes restructuring and severance costs, certain transaction and related costs, and certain unusual items, when applicable (see Note 15).
(3)
During the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, in connection with recent management changes, the Company implemented changes to its programming strategy including programming that will no longer be broadcast on Starz networks. As a result, the Company recorded certain programming and content charges of $35.1 million in fiscal 2019, which are included in direct operating expense in the consolidated statement of operations.
(4)
The following table reconciles total share-based compensation expense to adjusted share-based compensation expense:
 
Year Ended
 
March 31,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
 
(Amounts in millions)
Total share-based compensation expense
$
68.1

 
$
88.5

 
$
79.5

Less:
 
 
 
 
 
Amount included in restructuring and other(i)
(16.0
)
 
(2.9
)
 
(2.4
)
Adjusted share-based compensation
$
52.1

 
$
85.6

 
$
77.1


(i)Represents share-based compensation expense included in restructuring and other expenses reflecting the impact of the acceleration of certain vesting schedules for equity awards pursuant to certain severance arrangements.
(5)
Purchase accounting and related adjustments represent the amortization of non-cash fair value adjustments to certain assets acquired in recent acquisitions. These adjustments include the accretion of the noncontrolling interest discount related to Pilgrim Media Group and 3 Arts Entertainment, the amortization of the recoupable portion of the purchase price and the expense associated with the earned distributions related to 3 Arts Entertainment, all of which are accounted for as compensation and are included in general and administrative expense. The following sets forth the amounts included in each line item in the financial statements:
 
Year Ended
 
March 31,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
 
(Amounts in millions)
Purchase accounting and related adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
Direct operating
$
18.0

 
$
44.5

 
$
17.5

General and administrative expense
43.8

 
6.1

 
5.0

Depreciation and amortization
122.3

 
119.7

 
40.3

 
$
184.1

 
$
170.3

 
$
62.8


(6)
Shareholder litigation settlements of $114.1 million in the year ended March 31, 2019 includes the following: (i) $54.8 million for the net expense recorded for the settlement of the Fiduciary Litigation (representing the settlement amount of $92.5 million, net of aggregate insurance reimbursement of $37.8 million and (ii) $59.3 million related to the Appraisal Litigation, representing the amount by which the settlement amount of approximately $964 million exceeded the previously accrued (at date of acquisition) dissenting shareholders' liability plus interest through the date agreed in the settlement. See Note 17.

See Note 12 for revenues by media or product line as broken down by segment for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017.




The following table reconciles segment general and administration to the Company’s total consolidated general and administration expense:
 
Year Ended
 
March 31,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
 
(Amounts in millions)
General and administration
 
 
 
 
 
Segment general and administrative expenses
$
246.8

 
$
254.4

 
$
182.4

Corporate general and administrative expenses
104.2

 
110.3

 
92.6

Share-based compensation expense included in general and administrative expense
50.6

 
83.6

 
75.4

Purchase accounting and related adjustments
43.8

 
6.1

 
5.0

 
$
445.4

 
$
454.4

 
$
355.4



The reconciliation of total segment assets to the Company’s total consolidated assets is as follows:
 
 
March 31,
2019
 
March 31,
2018
 
(Amounts in millions)
Assets
 
 
 
Motion Picture
$
1,694.5

 
$
1,757.4

Television Production
1,394.2

 
1,400.5

Media Networks
4,850.3

 
5,166.5

Other unallocated assets(1)
469.9

 
643.2

 
$
8,408.9

 
$
8,967.6

_____________________
(1)
Other unallocated assets primarily consist of cash, other assets and investments.

The following table sets forth acquisition of investment in films and television programs and program rights, as broken down by segment for the years ended March 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017:
 
Year Ended
 
March 31,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
 
(Amounts in millions)
Acquisition of investment in films and television programs and program rights
 
 
 
 
 
Motion Picture
$
388.4

 
$
462.0

 
$
412.7

Television Production(1)
681.6

 
706.8

 
506.6

Media Networks
594.3

 
483.5

 
218.6

Intersegment eliminations
(194.3
)
 
(125.9
)
 
(45.9
)
 
$
1,470.0

 
$
1,526.4

 
$
1,092.0


The following table sets forth capital expenditures, as broken down by segment for the years ended March 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017:
 
Year Ended
 
March 31,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
 
(Amounts in millions)
Capital expenditures
 
 
 
 
 
Motion Picture
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

Television Production
3.2

 
1.4

 
1.8

Media Networks
30.0

 
31.5

 
10.6

Corporate(1)
10.6

 
13.0

 
12.8

 
$
43.8

 
$
45.9

 
$
25.2

_____________________
(1)
Represents unallocated capital expenditures primarily related to the Company's corporate headquarters.

Revenue by geographic location, based on the location of the customers, with no other foreign country individually comprising greater than 10% of total revenue, is as follows:
 
Year Ended
 
March 31,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
 
(Amounts in millions)
Revenue
 
 
 
 
 
Canada
$
47.9

 
$
48.3

 
$
56.0

United States
3,124.6

 
3,383.0

 
2,431.9

Other foreign
508.0

 
697.8

 
713.6

 
$
3,680.5

 
$
4,129.1

 
$
3,201.5

Long-lived assets by geographic location are as follows:
 
March 31, 2019
 
March 31, 2018
 
(Amounts in millions)
Long-lived assets(1)
 
 
 
Canada
$
—

 
$
—

United States
1,737.8

 
1,824.5

Other foreign
93.3

 
34.6

 
$
1,831.1

 
$
1,859.1


_____________
(1)
Long-lived assets represents total assets less the following: current assets, investments, long-term receivables, intangible assets, goodwill and deferred tax assets.

For the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company had revenue from one individual customer which represented greater than 10% of consolidated revenues, amounting to $401.9 million, primarily related to the Company's Media Networks segment (2018 - revenue from one individual customer which represented greater than 10% of consolidated revenues, amounting to $413.2 million, primarily related to the Company's Media Networks segment). For the year ended March 31, 2017, no individual customer represented greater than 10% of consolidated revenue.

As of March 31, 2019, the Company had accounts receivable due from two customers which individually represented greater than 10% of total consolidated accounts receivable. Accounts receivable due from these two customers amounted to 31% of consolidated gross accounts receivable (current and non-current) at March 31, 2019, or gross accounts receivable of approximately $269.9 million (2018 - one individual customer represented 32% of consolidated gross accounts receivable, or gross accounts receivable of approximately $419.2 million).