News Corporation Reports Record Full Year Operating Income of $4.45 Billion; Growth of 15% over Fiscal 2006

FULL YEAR FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 15% operating income growth driven by record results at Filmed Entertainment, Cable Network Programming, Magazines and Inserts and Direct Broadcast Satellite segments. -- Filmed Entertainment delivers operating income contribution of $1.2 billion, up 12%, on strong theatrical release slate and continued success of film and television home entertainment titles. -- Cable Network Programming operating income up 26% on affiliate revenue growth at the Fox News Channel, the FX Network and the Regional Sports Networks and increased contributions from the Fox International Channels. -- SKY Italia generates operating income of $221 million, an improvement of $182 million versus a year ago, reflecting net subscriber additions of 368,000 over the past 12 months as the subscriber base expands to 4.2 million. -- Print businesses aggregate operating income increases 16% on strength of free-standing inserts and in-store marketing products at Magazines and Inserts. Newspaper segment comparisons benefit from a $99 million redundancy provision taken in prior year's second quarter results. -- Fox Interactive Media achieves first year of profitability on strength of advertising and search revenue growth at MySpace. FULL YEAR STRATEGIC HIGHLIGHTS Purchased nearly $1.3 billion of stock under the authorized $6.0 billion stock repurchase program bringing total purchases to $3.9 billion. Entered into an agreement with Liberty Media Corporation to acquire Liberty’s 16.3 percent interest in News Corporation (approximately 325 million shares of Class A Common Stock and 188 million shares of Class B Common Stock) in exchange for the Company’s interest in The DIRECTV Group, three Regional Sports Networks and approximately $588 million of cash. Completed sale of investment in Sky Brasil, a Brazilian DTH platform, for $302 million, and a portion of investment in Phoenix Satellite Television Holdings for approximately $164 million. Announced plan to sell nine television stations and explore strategic options for the News Outdoor Group. News Corporation (NYSE: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) today reported fourth quarter net income from continuing operations of $890 million ($0.28 per share on a diluted combined basis1) an increase of $172 million or 24% from the $718 million ($0.23 per share on a diluted combined basis1) reported in the fourth quarter a year ago. The year-on-year growth primarily reflects increased consolidated operating income partially offset by a decrease in Other income, primarily from the unrealized change in fair value of certain outstanding exchangeable debt securities. For the full year, net income from continuing operations was $3.4 billion ($1.08 per share on a diluted combined basis1), an increase of $614 million, or 22%, from the $2.8 billion ($0.87 per share on a diluted combined basis1) reported in fiscal 2006. The full year results primarily reflect increased consolidated operating income, higher equity earnings of affiliates and an increase in Other income, which mainly includes gains from the sale of Sky Brasil and Phoenix Satellite Television Holdings partially offset by a decrease from the unrealized change in fair value of certain outstanding exchangeable debt securities. Fourth quarter consolidated operating income of $1.2 billion increased 18% over the $1.0 billion reported a year ago on revenues of $7.4 billion, up 9% from the $6.8 billion reported in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. The year-on-year operating income growth for the quarter was primarily driven by double-digit percentage increases at the Cable Network Programming, Direct Broadcast Satellite Television, Magazine and Inserts and Newspaper segments. Record full year operating income of $4.45 billion increased 15% over the $3.9 billion reported a year ago on revenues of $28.7 billion, up 13% from the $25.3 billion reported in fiscal 2006. The full year operating income growth was led by record contributions from the Filmed Entertainment, Cable Network Programming, Direct Broadcast Satellite, and Magazines and Inserts segments and by a $136 million improvement at the Newspaper segment. Commenting on the results, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rupert Murdoch said: "News Corporation once again delivered robust financial results in fiscal 2007 with our fifth consecutive year of record profits on double-digit revenue and operating income growth. While we continued to benefit from the strength of our traditional assets, we also generated significant financial momentum across our developing platforms, including $221 million of profits at SKY Italia, continued growth at our international cable channels and the first full year of profitability at Fox Interactive Media. The continued expansion of these assets and the further evolution of our traditional businesses in the digital world will pave the way for sustained growth in the years to come. "We also took several strategic steps during the year which we expect will unlock increased value for our shareholders. We continued to be aggressive with our stock buyback program, repurchasing nearly $1.3 billion worth of shares. This does not reflect the significant stock buyback that will take place when the Company’s deal with Liberty Media closes later this calendar year. In addition to the stock swap with Liberty for DIRECTV, we have also announced our intention to explore opportunities to divest our interest in several television stations, as well as News Outdoor. Our ability to capitalize on attractive valuations for these assets will further strengthen our balance sheet and, along with the momentum we are generating across our diverse asset base, provide additional financial flexibility heading into fiscal 2008.” (1) See supplemental financial data on page 14 for detail on earnings per share Consolidated Operating Income 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2007 2006 2007 2006 US $ Millions   Filmed Entertainment $ 106 $ 200 $ 1,225 $ 1,092 Television 385 403 962 1,032 Cable Network Programming 284 194 1,090 864 Direct Broadcast Satellite Television 155 84 221 39 Magazines and Inserts 81 65 335 307 Newspapers 203 170 653 517 Book Publishing 21 (6 ) 159 167 Other   (17 )   (82 )   (193 )   (150 ) Total Consolidated Operating Income $ 1,218   $ 1,028   $ 4,452   $ 3,868   REVIEW OF OPERATING RESULTS FILMED ENTERTAINMENT The Filmed Entertainment segment reported fourth quarter operating income of $106 million versus $200 million in the same period a year ago, which included strong theatrical results from Ice Age: The Meltdown. For the full year, record operating income of $1.2 billion increased 12% as compared with the $1.1 billion reported in fiscal 2006. Current year fourth quarter film results were largely driven by the worldwide home entertainment success of Night at the Museum and the pay-tv availability of Ice Age: The Meltdown and X-Men: The Last Stand. The quarter also included the initial results and releasing costs for several successful theatrical releases, including Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, which has grossed over $240 million in worldwide box office to date, and Live Free or Die Hard, which has delivered over $320 million in worldwide box office since its June 27th release. For the full year, record film results were primarily driven by the worldwide theatrical and home entertainment success of The Devil Wears Prada, Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan, Night at the Museum and Little Miss Sunshine. Also contributing to this year’s results were the home entertainment and pay-tv availability of Ice Age: The Meltdown, X-Men: The Last Stand, Walk the Line and Fantastic Four. Twentieth Century Fox Television (TCFTV) reported increased results for the fourth quarter and full year with continued momentum in home entertainment sales, most notably from Prison Break and 24. Additionally, several of TCFTV’s series have been nominated for Emmy awards, including Boston Legal, which was nominated for Outstanding Drama Series. TELEVISION The Television segment reported fourth quarter operating income of $385 million, a decrease of $18 million versus the same period a year ago, as increased contributions from the FOX Broadcasting Company were more than offset by losses from the first year of MyNetworkTV and lower results from Fox Television Stations and STAR. For the full year, higher contributions at the FOX Broadcasting Company and Fox Television Stations were more than offset by losses at MyNetworkTV and lower contributions from STAR. At the FOX Broadcasting Company (FBC), fourth quarter and full year operating results improved significantly versus fiscal 2006 as higher pricing and increased volume drove primetime advertising revenue growth. The advertising growth was partially offset in the fourth quarter by higher prime-time programming costs on increased license fees for several returning series, including 24, American Idol and House, all of which contributed to FBC finishing as the top-rated network among Adults 18-49 this past broadcast season. In addition to the increased advertising revenues, full year operating income growth also reflects lower prime-time programming costs from the cancellation of several series included in prime-time a year ago. The full year results were partially offset by the impact of ratings softness for Major League Baseball’s post-season and increased National Football League programming costs. Fox Television Stations’ (FTS) fourth quarter operating income decreased 5% from the same period a year ago as revenue growth from the FOX-affiliated stations was more than offset by lower revenues at the MyNetworkTV affiliated stations. For the full year, operating income increased 3% versus fiscal 2006 as higher political advertising revenues and the continued success of local news were partially offset by higher production costs from the local news expansion, spending on local station internet initiatives and lower contributions from the MyNetworkTV affiliated stations. STAR’s fourth quarter and full year operating income decreased versus the comparable periods a year ago, as advertising and subscription revenue growth was more than offset by higher programming costs. The increased advertising revenues reflect the broadcast on STAR PLUS of Kaun Banega Crorepati 3, India’s version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, while subscription revenue growth was primarily driven by an increase in DTH subscribers in India. CABLE NETWORK PROGRAMMING Cable Network Programming reported fourth quarter operating income of $284 million, an increase of $90 million over the fourth quarter a year ago, and record full year operating income of $1.1 billion, an increase of $226 million over fiscal 2006. The 46% fourth quarter and the 26% full year growth reflects higher contributions from the Fox News Channel, the Regional Sports Networks (RSNs), the FX Network (FX) and the Fox International Channels. The Fox News Channel (FNC) reported operating income growth of 41% for the fourth quarter and 33% for the full year, primarily from increased affiliate rates driving affiliate revenue growth. The fourth quarter also included higher advertising revenue on increased rates and additional volume as ratings increased in both prime-time and on a 24-hour basis. For the full year, FNC’s viewership was over 75% higher than its nearest competitor in primetime and nearly 60% higher on a 24-hour basis. At our other cable channels (including the RSNs, FX, Fox International Channels and SPEED) operating profit increased 49% from last year’s fourth quarter results and 24% versus fiscal 2006. Higher contributions at the RSNs for both the fourth quarter and full year were primarily the result of increased affiliate rates and additional subscribers, as well as from advertising revenue growth. The increased revenues were partially offset by higher programming costs largely associated with broadcasting additional professional games. At FX, operating income growth in the fourth quarter and full year was driven primarily by lower programming expenses versus the prior year, which included NASCAR, as well as by increased affiliate revenues from higher rates and additional subscribers. DIRECT BROADCAST SATELLITE TELEVISION SKY Italia reported fourth quarter operating income of $155 million, an increase of $71 million, or 85%, compared to a year ago and full year operating income of $221 million, growth of $182 million over the $39 million reported a year ago. The fourth quarter and full year improvements primarily reflect the addition of 368,000 net new subscribers over the past 12 months, bringing SKY Italia’s subscriber base to 4.2 million at year-end. The related revenue growth was partially offset in the fourth quarter and full year by increased programming costs associated with the larger subscriber base, as well as by higher costs associated with new channel offerings. These increased costs were mitigated by the absence of expenses associated with the FIFA World Cup which was broadcast in the fourth quarter a year ago. The full year results also include increased costs associated with broadcasting additional Series A and Series B soccer matches. MAGAZINES AND INSERTS The Magazines and Inserts segment reported fourth quarter operating income of $81 million, an increase of $16 million versus the $65 million reported in the quarter a year ago, and full year operating income of $335 million, an increase of $28 million over the $307 million reported in fiscal 2006. The 25% fourth quarter and 9% full year growth was primarily the result of increased demand for in-store marketing products and also from lower printing costs and increased page volume for free-standing inserts. NEWSPAPERS The Newspapers segment reported fourth quarter operating income of $203 million, an increase of $33 million compared with the same period a year ago, and full year operating income of $653 million, a $136 million increase versus fiscal 2006. The quarterly and full year increases reflect increased contributions from both the U.K. and Australian newspaper groups, which included favorable foreign currency fluctuations. The U.K. newspaper group reported operating income growth in local currency terms for both the fourth quarter and full year as advertising and circulation revenue declines were more than offset by lower promotional and employee costs. Additionally, the full year improvement reflects the inclusion in the second quarter a year ago of a $99 million redundancy provision associated with the development of new color printing operations. The Australian newspaper group reported a slight fourth quarter and full year operating income decline in local currency terms as advertising revenue growth was offset by increased newsprint and production costs. Advertising revenue gains were primarily driven by the strength of retail, real estate and employment advertising. The full year results also include a modest increase in circulation revenues on higher cover prices. BOOK PUBLISHING HarperCollins reported fourth quarter operating income of $21 million, an improvement of $27 million versus the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. Full year operating income of $159 million declined $8 million from prior year results that included strong sales of The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. Current quarter results were led by sales of The Dangerous Book for Boys by Conn and Hal Iggulden and The Reagan Diaries by Ronald Reagan. In addition to these titles, full year results included strong sales of Marley and Me by John Grogan, The Measure of a Man by Sidney Poitier and Michael Crichton’s Next. During the fourth quarter, HarperCollins had 53 books on The New York Times bestseller list, including 8 titles that reached the number one spot, and for the full year HarperCollins had 128 books on The New York Times bestseller list, including 16 titles that reached the number one position. OTHER ITEMS A dividend of $0.06 per Class A share and a dividend of $0.05 per Class B share has been declared and is payable on October 17, 2007. The record date for determining dividend entitlements is September 12, 2007. Following the end of the fiscal year, the Company entered into a definitive merger agreement with Dow Jones & Company to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Dow Jones in a transaction valued at approximately $5.6 billion. Members of the Bancroft family and related trusts owning approximately 37% of Dow Jones voting stock have agreed to vote their shares in favor of the transaction. The transaction is subject to approval by the Dow Jones stockholders, regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, and is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of calendar 2007. The Company has agreed, upon closing of the transaction, to appoint a member of the Bancroft family or another mutually acceptable person to the Company’s Board of Directors. In June 2007, the Company announced its plan to sell nine of its FOX network affiliated television stations as well as its intention to explore strategic options for the News Outdoor Group. In April 2007, the previously announced share exchange agreement with Liberty Media Corporation was approved by News Corporation’s Class B common stockholders. Upon completion, Liberty will exchange its entire 16.3 percent interest in News Corporation (approximately 325 million shares of Class A Common Stock and 188 million shares of Class B Common Stock) for the Company’s entire interest in The DIRECTV Group, three Regional Sports Networks and $588 million of cash, subject to adjustment. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions including various regulatory approvals. Completion is expected during the second half of calendar 2007 and, when consummated, will be immediately accretive to News Corporation’s earnings per share. In August 2006, the Company completed its previously announced sale of its investment in Sky Brasil, a Brazilian DTH platform, to The DIRECTV Group for $302 million, which was received in fiscal 2005. As a result of this transaction, the Company recognized a pre-tax gain of approximately $261 million, which is included in Other, net in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Also in August 2006, the Company sold a portion of its equity investment in Phoenix Satellite Television Holdings for approximately $164 million. The Company recognized a pre-tax gain of approximately $136 million on the sale, which is included in Other, net in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The Company has retained a 17.6% stake in Phoenix after this transaction. Effective July 1, 2005, the Company adopted, as required, Emerging Issues Task Force Topic No. D-108 (Topic D-108), which calls for the use of the direct value method, rather than the residual value method previously used by the Company, when performing the annual impairment test under SFAS 142. As a result, the Company recorded a noncash charge of $1.0 billion, net of tax, or $0.31 per share on a diluted combined basis, in fiscal 2006, to reduce the intangible balances attributable to its television stations' FCC licenses. This charge has been reflected as a cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax, in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the twelve months ended June 30, 2006. On June 13, 2005, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program, under which the Company was authorized to acquire up to an aggregate of $3.0 billion in the Company’s Class A and Class B common stock. On May 10, 2006, the Board authorized an increase of that $3.0 billion buyback to $6.0 billion. As of August 8, 2007, the Company has purchased over $3.9 billion of stock under the program. We are committed to completing the remaining $2.1 billion of the buyback, but it may be suspended or discontinued at any time. REVIEW OF EQUITY EARNINGS OF AFFILIATES’ RESULTS Fourth quarter net earnings from affiliates were $272 million versus $278 million in the same period a year ago. For the full year, net earnings from affiliates were $1,019 million compared with earnings of $888 million in fiscal 2006. The full year improvement was primarily due to increased earnings from The DIRECTV Group as a result of subscriber growth and increased pricing, as well as from lower expenses from the set-top receiver lease program. The improvements at The DIRECTV Group were partially offset by the absence of equity earnings from Innova, sold in February 2006, and Sky Brasil, sold in August 2006. Additionally, the full year and fourth quarter results include increased costs associated with the launch of broadband at BSkyB. The Company’s share of equity earnings of affiliates is as follows: 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended June 30, June 30, % Owned 2007 2006 2007 2006 US $ Millions BSkyB 39% (a)(b) $ 63 $ 83 $ 336 $ 369 Other affiliates Various (c)(b)   209   195   683   519 Total equity earnings of affiliates $ 272 $ 278 $ 1,019 $ 888 (a) Due to BSkyB's stock repurchase program, News Corporation's ownership in BSkyB increased to 39% as of June 30, 2007 from approximately 38% as of June 30, 2006. (b) Please refer to each respective companies' earnings releases and SEC filings for detailed information. (c) Primarily comprised of The DIRECTV Group, Gemstar-TV Guide International, Fox Cable Networks affiliates, Sky Network Television Limited, Innova (through February 16, 2006) and Sky Brasil (through August 23, 2006). Foreign Exchange Rates Average foreign exchange rates used in the year-to-date results are as follows: 12 Months Ended June 30, 2007 2006   Australian Dollar/U.S. Dollar 0.79 0.75 U.K. Pounds Sterling/U.S. Dollar 1.93 1.78 Euro/U.S. Dollar 1.30 1.22 To receive a copy of this press release through the Internet, access News Corp.’s corporate Web site located at http://www.newscorp.com Audio from News Corp.’s conference call with analysts on the fourth quarter and fiscal year results can be heard live on the Internet at 4:30 PM. Eastern Daylight Time today. To listen to the call, visit http://www.newscorp.com Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements This document contains certain "forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management’s views and assumptions regarding future events and business performance as of the time the statements are made. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global economic, business, competitive market and regulatory factors. More detailed information about these and other factors that could affect future results is contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The "forward-looking statements” included in this document are made only as of the date of this document and we do not have any obligation to publicly update any "forward-looking statements” to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by law.   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2007 2006 2007 2006 US $ Millions (except per share amounts)   Revenues $ 7,367 $ 6,782 $ 28,655 $ 25,327 Expenses: Operating 4,645 4,477 18,645 16,593 Selling, general and administrative 1,255 1,056 4,655 3,982 Depreciation and amortization 242 214 879 775 Other operating charges 7   7   24   109   Operating income 1,218 1,028 4,452 3,868 Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (118 ) (135 ) (524 ) (545 ) Equity earnings of affiliates 272 278 1,019 888 Other, net (134 ) (49 ) 359   194   Income from continuing operations before income tax expense and minority interest in subsidiaries 1,238 1,122 5,306 4,405 Income tax expense (328 ) (381 ) (1,814 ) (1,526 ) Minority interest in subsidiaries, net of tax (20 ) (23 ) (66 ) (67 ) Income from continuing operations 890 718 3,426 2,812 Gain on disposition of discontinued operations, net of tax -   134   -   515   Income before cumulative effect of accounting change 890 852 3,426 3,327 Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax -   -   -   (1,013 ) Net income $ 890   $ 852   $ 3,426   $ 2,314     Basic earnings per share: Income from continuing operations Class A $0.30 $0.24 $1.14 $0.92 Class B $0.25 $0.20 $0.95 $0.77 Net income Class A $0.30 $0.28 $1.14 $0.76 Class B $0.25 $0.24 $0.95 $0.63   Diluted earnings per share: Income from continuing operations Class A $0.30 $0.24 $1.14 $0.92 Class B $0.25 $0.20 $0.95 $0.77 Net income Class A $0.30 $0.28 $1.14 $0.76 Class B $0.25 $0.24 $0.95 $0.63 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS June 30, June 30, 2007 2006 Assets US $ Millions Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 7,654 $ 5,783 Receivables, net 5,842 5,150 Inventories, net 2,039 1,840 Other   371   350 Total current assets   15,906   13,123     Non-current assets: Receivables 437 593 Investments 11,413 10,601 Inventories, net 2,626 2,410 Property, plant and equipment, net 5,617 4,755 Intangible assets, net 11,703 11,446 Goodwill 13,819 12,548 Other non-current assets   822   1,173 Total non-current assets   46,437   43,526 Total assets $ 62,343 $ 56,649   Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Borrowings $ 355 $ 42 Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities 4,545 4,047 Participations, residuals and royalties payable 1,185 1,007 Program rights payable 940 801 Deferred revenue   469   476 Total current liabilities   7,494   6,373   Non-current liabilities: Borrowings 12,147 11,385 Other liabilities 3,319 3,536 Deferred income taxes 5,899 5,200 Minority interest in subsidiaries 562 281 Commitments and contingencies   Stockholders' Equity: Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share 21 22 Class B common stock, $0.01 par value per share 10 10 Additional paid-in capital 27,333 28,153 Retained earnings and accumulated other comprehensive income   5,558   1,689 Total stockholders' equity   32,922   29,874 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 62,343 $ 56,649 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 12 Months Ended June 30, 2007 2006 US $ Millions Operating activities: Net income $ 3,426 $ 2,314 Gain on disposition of discontinued operations, net of tax - (515 ) Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax   -     1,013   Income from continuing operations 3,426 2,812 Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 879 775 Amortization of cable distribution investments 77 103 Equity earnings of affiliates (1,019 ) (888 ) Cash distributions received from affiliates 255 233 Other, net (359 ) (194 ) Minority interest in subsidiaries, net of tax 66 67 Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: Receivables and other assets (169 ) (765 ) Inventories, net (360 ) (508 ) Accounts payable and other liabilities   1,314     1,622   Net cash provided by operating activities   4,110     3,257     Investing activities: Property, plant and equipment, net of acquisitions (1,308 ) (976 ) Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (1,059 ) (1,989 ) Investments in equity affiliates (121 ) (89 ) Other investments (328 ) (28 ) Proceeds from sale of investments and other non-current assets 740 412 Proceeds from disposition of discontinued operations   -     610   Net cash used in investing activities   (2,076 )   (2,060 )   Financing activities: Borrowings 1,196 1,159 Repayment of borrowings (198 ) (865 ) Issuance of shares 392 232 Repurchase of shares (1,294 ) (2,027 ) Dividends paid   (369 )   (431 ) Net cash used in financing activities   (273 )   (1,932 )   Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 1,761 (735 ) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 5,783 6,470 Exchange movement on opening cash balance   110     48   Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 7,654   $ 5,783   SEGMENT INFORMATION 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2007 2006 2007 2006 US $ Millions   Revenues   Filmed Entertainment $ 1,454 $ 1,785 $ 6,734 $ 6,199 Television 1,434 1,343 5,705 5,334 Cable Network Programming 1,095 934 3,902 3,358 Direct Broadcast Satellite Television 865 749 3,076 2,542 Magazines and Inserts 275 258 1,119 1,090 Newspapers 1,196 1,058 4,486 4,095 Book Publishing 295 256 1,347 1,312 Other   753     399     2,286     1,397   $ 7,367   $ 6,782   $ 28,655   $ 25,327       Operating Income   Filmed Entertainment $ 106 $ 200 $ 1,225 $ 1,092 Television 385 403 962 1,032 Cable Network Programming 284 194 1,090 864 Direct Broadcast Satellite Television 155 84 221 39 Magazines and Inserts 81 65 335 307 Newspapers 203 170 653 517 Book Publishing 21 (6 ) 159 167 Other   (17 )   (82 )   (193 )   (150 ) $ 1,218   $ 1,028   $ 4,452   $ 3,868   NOTE 1 - SUPPLEMENTAL EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA Earnings per share is presented on a combined basis as the Company will not be required to present the two class method beginning in fiscal 2008. Currently under US GAAP, earnings per share is computed individually for the Class A and Class B shares. Class A non-voting shares carry rights to a greater dividend than Class B voting shares through fiscal 2007. As such, net income available to the Company’s common stockholders is allocated between our two classes of common stock. The allocation between classes was based upon the two-class method. Earnings per share by class and by total weighted average shares outstanding (Class A and Class B combined) is as follows: 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2007 2006 2007 2006   Basic earnings per share: Income from continuing operations Class A $0.30 $0.24 $1.14 $0.92 Class B $0.25 $0.20 $0.95 $0.77 Total $0.28 $0.23 $1.09 $0.88 Gain on disposition of discontinued operations, net of tax Class A $- $0.04 $- $0.17 Class B $- $0.04 $- $0.14 Total $- $0.04 $- $0.16 Income before cumulative effect of accounting change Class A $0.30 $0.28 $1.14 $1.09 Class B $0.25 $0.24 $0.95 $0.91 Total $0.28 $0.27 $1.09 $1.04 Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax Class A $- $ - $- $(0.33 ) Class B $- $ - $- $(0.28 ) Total $- $ - $- $(0.32 ) Net income Class A $0.30 $0.28 $1.14 $0.76 Class B $0.25 $0.24 $0.95 $0.63 Total $0.28 $0.27 $1.09 $0.72   Diluted earnings per share: Income from continuing operations Class A $0.30 $0.24 $1.14 $0.92 Class B $0.25 $0.20 $0.95 $0.77 Total $0.28 $0.23 $1.08 $0.87 Gain on disposition of discontinued operations, net of tax Class A $- $0.04 $- $0.17 Class B $- $0.04 $- $0.14 Total $- $0.04 $- $0.16     Income before cumulative effect of accounting change Class A $0.30 $0.28 $1.14 $1.09 Class B $0.25 $0.24 $0.95 $0.91 Total $0.28 $0.27 $1.08 $1.03 Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax Class A $- $ - $- $(0.33 ) Class B $- $ - $- $(0.28 ) Total $- $ - $- $(0.31 ) Net income Class A $0.30 $0.28 $1.14 $0.76 Class B $0.25 $0.24 $0.95 $0.63 Total $0.28 $0.27 $1.08 $0.72   Weighted average shares outstanding (diluted), in millions: Class A 2,177 2,189 2,191 2,216 Class B 987 987 987 1,012   Total 3,164 3,176 3,178 3,228   NOTE 2 - OPERATING INCOME BEFORE DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION Operating income before depreciation and amortization, defined as operating income plus depreciation and amortization and the amortization of cable distribution investments, eliminates the variable effect across all business segments of non-cash depreciation and amortization. Since operating income before depreciation and amortization is a non-GAAP measure it should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, operating income, net income, cash flow and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Operating income before depreciation and amortization does not reflect cash available to fund requirements, and the items excluded from operating income before depreciation and amortization, such as depreciation and amortization, are significant components in assessing the Company’s financial performance. Management believes that operating income before depreciation and amortization is an appropriate measure for evaluating the operating performance of the Company’s business segments. Operating income before depreciation and amortization, which is the information reported to and used by the Company’s chief decision maker for the purpose of making decisions about the allocation of resources to segments and assessing their performance, provides management, investors and equity analysts a measure to analyze operating performance of each business segment and enterprise value against historical and competitors’ data. The following table reconciles operating income before depreciation and amortization to the presentation of operating income. 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2007 2006 2007 2006 US $ Millions   Operating income $ 1,218 $ 1,028 $ 4,452 $ 3,868 Depreciation and amortization 242 214 879 775 Amortization of cable distribution investments   21   25   77   103 Operating income before depreciation and amortization $ 1,481 $ 1,267 $ 5,408 $ 4,746 For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2007 (US $ Millions)   Operating income (loss)   Depreciation and amortization   Amortization of cable distribution investments   Operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization   Filmed Entertainment $ 106 $ 23 $ - $ 129 Television 385 25 - 410 Cable Network Programming 284 14 21 319 Direct Broadcast Satellite Television 155 51 - 206 Magazines and Inserts 81 2 - 83 Newspapers 203 77 - 280 Book Publishing 21 2 - 23 Other   (17 )   48   -   31 Consolidated Total $ 1,218   $ 242 $ 21 $ 1,481 For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2006 (US $ Millions)   Operating income (loss)   Depreciation and amortization   Amortization of cable distribution investments   Operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization   Filmed Entertainment $ 200 $ 22 $ - $ 222 Television 403 22 - 425 Cable Network Programming 194 13 25 232 Direct Broadcast Satellite Television 84 51 - 135 Magazines and Inserts 65 2 - 67 Newspapers 170 67 - 237 Book Publishing (6 ) 2 - (4 ) Other   (82 )   35   -   (47 ) Consolidated Total $ 1,028   $ 214 $ 25 $ 1,267   For the Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2007 (US $ Millions)   Operating income (loss)   Depreciation and amortization   Amortization of cable distribution investments   Operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization   Filmed Entertainment $ 1,225 $ 85 $ - $ 1,310 Television 962 93 - 1,055 Cable Network Programming 1,090 56 77 1,223 Direct Broadcast Satellite Television 221 191 - 412 Magazines and Inserts 335 8 - 343 Newspapers 653 284 - 937 Book Publishing 159 8 - 167 Other   (193 )   154   -   (39 ) Consolidated Total $ 4,452   $ 879 $ 77 $ 5,408   For the Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2006 (US $ Millions)   Operating income (loss)   Depreciation and amortization   Amortization of cable distribution investments   Operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization   Filmed Entertainment $ 1,092 $ 85 $ - $ 1,177 Television 1,032 88 - 1,120 Cable Network Programming 864 51 103 1,018 Direct Broadcast Satellite Television 39 172 - 211 Magazines and Inserts 307 7 - 314 Newspapers 517 263 - 780 Book Publishing 167 7 - 174 Other   (150 )   102   -   (48 ) Consolidated Total $ 3,868   $ 775 $ 103 $ 4,746