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Segment Information
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
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.

Segment Reorganization. During the quarter ended June 30, 2018, the Company reorganized its operational reporting of the Television Production segment to include the production and licensing to Starz Networks of Starz original series (previously produced by and included in the Media Networks segment) and the ancillary market distribution of Starz original productions and licensed product (also previously included in the Media Networks segment). This reorganization aligns the segment presentation of the Starz original product to be consistent with the Company's other television productions included in the Television Production segment. This alignment of operational reporting and business operations will allow our chief operating decision maker to review all of the Company's television production related activity in a consistent manner, and as part of one segment (i.e., the Television Production segment). The changes resulting from the segment reorganization are as follows: (i) the Television Production segment includes licensing revenues from the licensing of Starz original series productions to Starz Networks which are eliminated in consolidation as intersegment transactions; and (ii) the Television Production segment now includes the associated ancillary market distribution of Starz original productions and licensed product that were previously included in Content and Other within the Media Networks segment. As a result of the segment reorganization, the Company has presented prior period segment data in a manner that conforms to the current period presentation.
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. As described under the Segment Reorganization section above, as of April 1, 2018, Television Production now includes the licensing of Starz original series productions to Starz Networks 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 (i) Starz Networks, which includes the licensing of premium subscription video programming to Distributors, and on a direct-to-consumer basis and (ii) 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 by business unit is presented in the table below:

 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
(Amounts in millions)
Segment revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Motion Picture
$
362.6

 
$
539.1

 
$
1,106.9

 
$
1,397.0

Television Production
216.5

 
266.2

 
648.1

 
738.7

Media Networks
366.8

 
353.5

 
1,099.0

 
1,057.8

Intersegment eliminations
(12.7
)
 
(16.1
)
 
(87.1
)
 
(104.7
)
 
$
933.2

 
$
1,142.7

 
$
2,766.9

 
$
3,088.8

Intersegment revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Motion Picture
$
3.2

 
$
2.3

 
$
7.6

 
$
8.4

Television Production
9.5

 
13.2

 
79.4

 
95.4

Media Networks
—

 
0.6

 
0.1

 
0.9

 
$
12.7

 
$
16.1

 
$
87.1

 
$
104.7

Gross contribution
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Motion Picture
$
69.2

 
$
82.1

 
$
186.3

 
$
230.9

Television Production
32.6

 
36.4

 
79.4

 
117.8

Media Networks
157.2

 
147.8

 
418.7

 
390.0

Intersegment eliminations
(1.2
)
 
0.5

 
(3.4
)
 
(8.0
)
 
$
257.8

 
$
266.8

 
$
681.0

 
$
730.7

Segment general and administration
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Motion Picture
$
25.7

 
$
27.8

 
$
78.6

 
$
81.1

Television Production
11.4

 
8.6

 
32.9

 
28.3

Media Networks
23.1

 
25.4

 
73.3

 
75.5

 
$
60.2

 
$
61.8

 
$
184.8

 
$
184.9

Segment profit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Motion Picture
$
43.5

 
$
54.3

 
$
107.7

 
$
149.8

Television Production
21.2

 
27.8

 
46.5

 
89.5

Media Networks
134.1

 
122.4

 
345.4

 
314.5

Intersegment eliminations
(1.2
)
 
0.5

 
(3.4
)
 
(8.0
)
 
$
197.6

 
$
205.0

 
$
496.2

 
$
545.8



Segment profit is defined as gross contribution (segment revenues, less segment direct operating and distribution and marketing expense) less segment general and administration expenses. Segment direct operating expenses, distribution and marketing expenses and general and administrative expenses exclude share-based compensation, other than annual bonuses granted in stock, and include annual bonuses paid in cash. Segment profit excludes purchase accounting and related adjustments.

The reconciliation of total segment profit to the Company’s income (loss) before income taxes is as follows:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
(Amounts in millions)
Company’s total segment profit
$
197.6

 
$
205.0

 
$
496.2

 
$
545.8

Corporate general and administrative expenses
(26.2
)
 
(27.4
)
 
(79.2
)
 
(78.1
)
Adjusted depreciation and amortization(1)
(10.1
)
 
(9.8
)
 
(30.4
)
 
(29.2
)
Restructuring and other(2)
(16.5
)
 
(21.4
)
 
(42.1
)
 
(35.8
)
Adjusted share-based compensation expense(3)
(11.1
)
 
(24.2
)
 
(41.3
)
 
(71.6
)
Purchase accounting and related adjustments(4)
(46.9
)
 
(42.0
)
 
(139.2
)
 
(130.8
)
Operating income
86.8

 
80.2

 
164.0

 
200.3

Interest expense
(45.3
)
 
(46.3
)
 
(152.2
)
 
(147.3
)
Shareholder litigation settlements(5)
—

 
—

 
(114.1
)
 
—

Interest and other income
2.9

 
2.2

 
9.0

 
7.7

Other expense
(1.8
)
 
—

 
(1.8
)
 
—

Loss on extinguishment of debt
—

 
(6.2
)
 
—

 
(24.2
)
Gain (loss) on investments
(6.2
)
 
(29.2
)
 
(43.2
)
 
171.8

Equity interests loss
(11.0
)
 
(13.8
)
 
(28.8
)
 
(34.8
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
$
25.4

 
$
(13.1
)
 
$
(167.1
)
 
$
173.5

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(1)
Adjusted depreciation and amortization represents depreciation and amortization as presented on our unaudited condensed 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:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
(Amounts in millions)
Depreciation and amortization
$
41.0

 
$
39.7

 
$
122.1

 
$
119.0

Less: Amount included in purchase accounting and related adjustments
(30.9
)
 
(29.9
)
 
(91.7
)
 
(89.8
)
Adjusted depreciation and amortization
$
10.1

 
$
9.8

 
$
30.4

 
$
29.2


(2)
Restructuring and other includes restructuring and severance costs, certain transaction and related costs, and certain unusual items, when applicable (see Note 14).
(3)
The following table reconciles total share-based compensation expense to adjusted share-based compensation expense:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in millions)
Total share-based compensation expense
$
13.5

 
$
27.1

 
$
43.7

 
$
74.5

Less: Amount included in restructuring and other(i)
(2.4
)
 
(2.9
)
 
(2.4
)
 
(2.9
)
Adjusted share-based compensation
$
11.1

 
$
24.2

 
$
41.3

 
$
71.6

(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.
(4)
Purchase accounting and related adjustments primarily 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:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
(Amounts in millions)
Purchase accounting and related adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Direct operating
$
2.9

 
$
10.4

 
$
16.5

 
$
36.5

General and administrative expense
13.1

 
1.7

 
31.0

 
4.5

Depreciation and amortization
30.9

 
29.9

 
91.7

 
89.8

 
$
46.9

 
$
42.0

 
$
139.2

 
$
130.8



(5)
Shareholder litigation settlements of $114.1 million in the nine months ended December 31, 2018 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 exceeds the previously accrued dissenting shareholders' liability including interest through the date agreed in the settlement. See Note 16.

See Note 10 for revenues by media or product line as broken down by segment for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017.

The following table reconciles segment general and administration expense to the Company's total consolidated general and administration expense:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
 
(Amounts in millions)
General and administration
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment general and administrative expenses
$
60.2

 
$
61.8

 
$
184.8

 
$
184.9

Corporate general and administrative expenses
26.2

 
27.4

 
79.2

 
78.1

Share-based compensation expense included in general and administrative expense
10.5

 
23.3

 
40.2

 
69.9

Purchase accounting and related adjustments
13.1

 
1.7

 
31.0

 
4.5

 
$
110.0

 
$
114.2

 
$
335.2

 
$
337.4



The reconciliation of total segment assets to the Company’s total consolidated assets is as follows:
 
 
December 31,
2018
 
March 31,
2018
 
(Amounts in millions)
Assets
 
 
 
Motion Picture
$
1,774.8

 
$
1,757.4

Television Production
1,476.5

 
1,400.5

Media Networks
4,902.5

 
5,166.5

Other unallocated assets(1)
426.5

 
643.2

 
$
8,580.3

 
$
8,967.6

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