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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 9, 2000

               THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY REPORTS
                EARNINGS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED
                       DECEMBER 31, 1999

      BURBANK, Calif. – The Walt Disney Company today reported
consolidated results attributable to its two classes of common stock, Disney
and GO.com, for the quarter ended December 31, 1999.
                            DISNEY RESULTS
      As the Company announced on January 24, 2000, on a pro forma
basis, Disney revenues increased 5% to $6.8 billion and operating income
increased 8% to $1.1 billion. Excluding the retained interest in GO.com, net
income increased 7% to $515 million and diluted earnings per share
increased 9% to $0.25. Non-cash amortization of intangible assets included
in Disney’s retained interest in GO.com amounted to $168 million for the
quarter. Including the retained interest in GO.com, adjusted to exclude
amortization of intangible assets, net income and earnings per share were
$482 million and $0.23, respectively. Including GO.com amortization of
intangible assets, net income and earnings per share were $324 million and
$0.16, respectively.


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“As I outlined in our annual report to shareholders, the key to our
success is the quality of our products,” said Michael D. Eisner, Disney
chairman and CEO. “Much of the upside in our first quarter derived from
outstanding new product. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire helped drive the
ABC-TV network to number one in the TV ratings, Toy Story 2 was a
smashing film success, and our Epcot Millennium Celebration helped Walt
Disney World achieve record attendance.
      Regarding the Company’s tracking stock, Eisner added, “While we
expect GO to continue to incur operating losses, we believe it has just
begun to leverage the assets, creativity and promotional strength of The
Walt Disney Company. GO’s increased strategic focus on the
entertainment, recreation, leisure and lifestyle categories will play to those
strengths. As broader bandwidth becomes more prevalent, we believe
GO’s strategic advantages will become even more apparent.”
Basis of Presentation
      As discussed in more detail below, the Company made certain
changes to its segment and other disclosures and has presented pro forma
amounts to enhance comparability. Unless otherwise indicated,
comparisons reflect pro forma amounts for the current and prior-year
periods. On January 24, 2000, the Company announced results for Disney
excluding the impact of its retained interest in GO.com. The results
released today and the discussion below are consistent with the
information announced previously.




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Media Networks
      As presented in the accompanying Table A, Media Networks
revenues for the quarter increased 19% to $2.7 billion, and operating
income was $642 million, an increase of 73%.
      Broadcasting results for the quarter were driven by increases at the
ABC television network and the Company’s owned television stations due
to a strong advertising market and the success of Who Wants to Be a
Millionaire. The network also benefited from increases in the news division,
driven in part, by improved ratings for Good Morning America.
Additionally, a strong advertising market resulted in growth at the radio
network and stations.
      The accompanying Table B presents operating income for Disney’s
overall cable television activities, which consist of Disney’s cable networks
and cable equity investments. Disney’s share of operating income from
cable television activities increased 31% to $316 million for the quarter.
      Cable television results for the quarter were driven by growth at the
cable networks, reflecting increases at ESPN, driven by higher affiliate fees
due to contractual rate increases and subscriber growth, and increased
advertising revenues due to a strong advertising market, partially offset by
higher programming costs. In addition, increases at E! Entertainment
Television, Lifetime Television and The History Channel contributed to
improved results.
Studio Entertainment
      Revenues for the quarter were $1.6 billion, a decrease of 10%
compared to the prior-year quarter, and operating income was $23 million,


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compared to $143 million for the prior-year quarter. Studio Entertainment
results for the quarter were driven primarily by declines in worldwide
home video and domestic theatrical motion picture distribution, partially
offset by improvements in international theatrical motion picture
distribution.
      In worldwide home video, the current period’s releases faced
difficult comparisons to the prior year, which included the successful
domestic release of Lion King II: Simba’s Pride and the classic animated
release of The Little Mermaid in international territories. In domestic
theatrical motion picture distribution, the successful release of Toy Story 2
was more than offset by the performance of The Insider and Bicentennial
Man. Improvements in international theatrical motion picture distribution
were driven primarily by Tarzan and Toy Story 2.
Theme Parks and Resorts
      Theme Parks and Resorts posted record operating results for the
quarter, with revenues increasing 9% to $1.6 billion and operating income
up 6% to $363 million.
      Theme Parks and Resorts results benefited from increased guest
spending, growth in occupied room nights and record attendance at Walt
Disney World, improved results at Disney Cruise Line and higher guest
spending at Disneyland, partially offset by lower attendance at
Disneyland. Increased guest spending and record attendance at Walt
Disney World were driven by the ongoing Millennium Celebration. Higher
occupied room nights reflected the opening of the All Star Movies Resort in
the second quarter of the prior year. Disney Cruise Line results reflected a


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full quarter of operations from both cruise ships, the Disney Magic and the
Disney Wonder, compared to just the Disney Magic in the prior year.
Lower attendance at Disneyland was driven by weakness in international
visitation. Revenue gains at Walt Disney World were partially offset by
incremental operating costs associated with the Millennium Celebration.
Consumer Products
      Consumer Products revenues for the quarter were $903 million,
down 6% from the prior-year quarter, and operating income was $207
million, down 29%. Results for the quarter were driven by declines in
merchandise licensing domestically and in Latin America and Europe, and
softer publishing results in Europe. These declines were partially offset by
improvements at Disney Interactive, primarily driven by the success of the
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire video game and the Toy Story 2 action game.
Corporate and Other Activities
      Corporate and other activities improved over the prior-year quarter,
principally due to increased income from equity investments, including E!
Entertainment Television, Lifetime Television and The History Channel.
Net Interest Expense
      Net interest expense increased 18% to $193 million, due primarily to
non-cash charges related to certain financial instruments and higher
interest rates, partially offset by lower average debt balances in the current
quarter.
Retained Interest in GO.com
      The net loss related to the retained interest in GO.com increased 14%
to $191 million, reflecting increased operating losses at GO.com. Revenues


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at GO.com increased 13% to $126 million, driven by a 47% increase in
Internet revenues, partially offset by a 15% decrease in Direct Marketing
revenues. Revenue gains were more than offset by higher costs and
expenses, which were driven by continued investment in Internet and
Direct Marketing operations and infrastructure, combined with higher
sales and marketing expenditures.
As-Reported Results
      On an as-reported basis, revenues, operating income, net income and
earnings per share were $6.8 billion, $1.4 billion, $356 million and $0.17,
respectively. As-reported results include a pretax gain of $243 million on
the sale of Fairchild Publications in the quarter, discussed more fully
below. The sale did not have a material impact on net income, however, as
income taxes on the transaction largely offset the pre-tax gain. The as-
reported results related to the retained interest in GO.com include a $345
million gain on the sale of Starwave Corporation to Infoseek Corporation
in the prior-year quarter.
                       CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
      Consolidated results reflect the operations of Disney, which are
discussed in this release, and the operations of GO.com, which were
discussed in a separate release issued today.
      On a pro forma basis, revenues increased 5% to $6.9 billion and
operating income increased 3% to $808 million. Excluding amortization of
intangible assets, net income increased 3% to $587 million. Including
amortization of intangible assets, net income increased 1% to $250 million.




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On an as-reported basis, revenues, operating income and net income were
$6.9 billion, $1.2 billion and $315 million, respectively.
                          STOCK REPURCHASES
      The Company repurchased 2.6 million Disney shares for
approximately $75 million during the quarter. The purchases were effected
through open market purchases under the Company’s existing stock
repurchase program. As of December 31, 1999, the Company was
authorized to repurchase approximately 396 million additional shares.
                      PUBLISHING DISPOSITIONS
      During the quarter, the Company completed its sale of Fairchild
Publications, which it had acquired in connection with the 1996 acquisition
of ABC, Inc.
      In January 2000, the Company reached a definitive agreement with
EMMIS Communications Corporation for the sale of Los Angeles Magazine.
                      DISNEY AND GO.COM REPORTING
      On November 17, 1999, stockholders of The Walt Disney Company
and Infoseek Corporation approved the Company’s acquisition of the
remaining interest in Infoseek Corporation that the Company did not
already own.
      The acquisition was effected by the creation and issuance of a new
class of common stock, called “GO.com” common stock (NYSE:GO), and
resulted in the creation of GO.com, which comprises the Company’s
Internet businesses as well as its direct marketing operations. Shares of the
Company’s existing common stock were reclassified as “Disney” common
stock (NYSE:DIS), and track the financial performance of the Company’s


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businesses other than GO.com, plus Disney’s retained interest of
approximately 72% in GO.com.
      In addition to reporting consolidated results of operations for The
Walt Disney Company, the Company now also separately reports
operating results, including earnings (loss) per share, for GO.com and
Disney.
    SEGMENT AND DISCLOSURE CHANGES AND PRO FORMA
                    PRESENTATION
      During the quarter, the Company made certain changes to its
business segment and other disclosures:
          The merger of television production activities of the Walt Disney
      •

          Studios with those of the ABC television network was completed
          during the quarter. Accordingly, television production activities
          formerly reported in Studio Entertainment are now reported in the
          Media Networks segment.
      Prior-year amounts used for comparative purposes have been
restated to reflect the current presentation.
      To enhance comparability, the Company has presented operating
results for the current and prior period on a pro forma basis, which
assumes that the acquisition of the remaining interest in Infoseek and
subsequent creation of GO.com and the disposition of Fairchild
Publications had occurred at the beginning of fiscal 1999.
                  FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
      Management believes certain statements in this press release may
constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are made on the

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basis of 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 those expressed or implied. Such
differences may result from actions taken by the Company prior to its fiscal
2000 year end, including further restructuring or strategic initiatives and
actions relating to the Company’s strategic sourcing initiative, as well as
from developments beyond the Company’s control, including changes in
global economic conditions that may, among other things, affect the
international performance of the Company’s theatrical and home video
releases, television programming and consumer products and, in addition,
uncertainties associated with the Internet. Changes in domestic
competitive and economic conditions may also affect performance of all
significant Company businesses.




Editor’s Note: The Company makes available its quarterly earnings releases, annual report to
shareholders, fact book and SEC filings on its Investor Relations Web site located at
http://www.disney.go.com/investors




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DISNEY COMBINED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                       For the Quarter Ended December 31
                   (Unaudited, in millions, except per share data)


                                                  Pro forma                 As-Reported
                                              1999         1998           1999        1998
REVENUES                                     $ 6,816     $6,481       $ 6,830       $6,521
COSTS AND EXPENSES                            (5,581)       (5,334)       (5,594)    (5,371)
AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS              (111)         (107)         (111)      (108)
GAIN ON SALE OF FAIRCHILD                          -              -         243           -
OPERATING INCOME                              1,124         1,040         1,368      1,042
CORPORATE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES                    7            (21)           5         (21)
NET INTEREST EXPENSE                           (193)          (163)        (195)      (163)
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES,
 MINORITY INTERESTS AND RETAINED
 INTEREST IN GO.COM                             938           856         1,178        858
INCOME TAXES                                   (392)          (352)        (629)      (366)
MINORITY INTERESTS                               (31)          (22)         (31)        (22)
INCOME BEFORE RETAINED INTEREST
 IN GO.COM                                      515           482           518        470
NET (LOSS) INCOME RELATED TO
 RETAINED INTEREST IN GO.COM                   (191)       (168)        (162)         152
NET INCOME                                   $ 324       $ 314        $ 356         $ 622
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
      Diluted                                $ 0.16     $     0.15    $    0.17     $ 0.30
      Basic                                  $ 0.16     $     0.15    $    0.17     $ 0.30
EARNINGS PER SHARE EXCLUDING
 RETAINED INTEREST IN GO.COM
      Diluted                                $ 0.25     $     0.23    $    0.25     $ 0.23
      Basic                                  $ 0.25     $     0.24    $    0.25     $ 0.23
Average number of common and common
equivalent shares outstanding:
      Diluted                                 2,081         2,076         2,081      2,076
      Basic                                   2,064         2,050         2,064      2,050




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DISNEY SEGMENT RESULTS
                             For The Quarter Ended December 31
                                   (Unaudited, in millions)


                                        Pro Forma                               As-Reported
                                     1999       1998        % Change          1999        1998
Revenues:
 Media Networks                  $ 2,737      $ 2,308         19 %        $ 2,737       $ 2,308
 Studio Entertainment              1,599        1,773        (10)%          1,599         1,773
 Theme Parks & Resorts             1,577        1,442          9%           1,577         1,442
 Consumer Products                   903          958         (6)%            917           998
                                 $ 6,816      $ 6,481          5%         $ 6,830         6,521

Operating Income (Loss): (1)
 Media Networks                  $    642     $     371       73 %        $    642      $    371
 Studio Entertainment                  23           143      (84)%              23           143
 Theme Parks & Resorts                363           343        6%              363           343
 Consumer Products                    207           290      (29)%             208           293
 Amortization of Intangible
  Assets                              (111)         (107)     (4)%           (111)          (108)
                                     1,124         1,040       8%           1,125           1,042
 Gain on Sale of Fairchild                                                    243
Operating Income                 $ 1,124      $ 1,040          8%         $ 1,368       $ 1,042

(1) Segment results exclude intangible asset amortization and include depreciation as follows:

 Media Networks                  $  34        $  31                       $  34         $  31
 Studio Entertainment               15           16                          15            16
 Theme Parks & Resorts             139          120                         139           120
 Consumer Products                  26           31                          26            31
                                 $ 214        $ 198                       $ 214         $ 198




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Table A

                                 MEDIA NETWORKS
                                (Unaudited; in millions)




                                                        Quarter Ended December 31

                                                     1999          1998     % Change
Revenues:
   Broadcasting                                  $ 1,715       $ 1,515       13 %
   Cable Networks                                  1,022           793       29 %
                                                 $ 2,737       $ 2,308       19 %
Operating Income: (1)
  Broadcasting                                   $     345     $    148     133 %
  Cable Networks                                       297          223      33 %
                                                 $     642     $    371      73 %




   (1) Amounts exclude intangible asset amortization




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Table B

                           CABLE TELEVISION ACTIVITIES
                              (Unaudited; in millions)




                                                         Quarter Ended December 31

                                                     1999         1998         % Change
Operating Income:
 Cable Networks                                     $ 297        $ 223          33 %
 Equity Investments:
  A&E, Lifetime and E! Entertainment Television        150         102          47 %
  Other                                                 18          17           6%
                                                       465         342          36 %

Partner Share of Operating Income                     (149)        (100)       (49)%

Disney Share of Operating Income                    $ 316       $ 242           31 %



Note: Amounts presented in this table represent 100% of the operating income for all of
the Company’s cable businesses. The Disney share of Operating Income represents the
Company’s ownership interest in Cable Television Operating Income. Cable Networks
are reported in “Operating Income” in the statements of income. Equity Investments are
accounted for under the equity method and the Company’s proportionate share of the
net income of its cable equity investments is reported in “Corporate and Other
Activities” in the statements of income.




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The Walt Disney Company
                  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                     For the Quarter Ended December 31
                           (Unaudited, in millions)


                                                 Pro forma                 As-Reported
                                             1999         1998           1999        1998
REVENUES                                 $ 6,942        $6,593       $ 6,932       $ 6,597

COSTS AND EXPENSES                           (5,790)       (5,475)       (5,785)    (5,451)

AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS             (344)         (334)         (226)      (108)

GAIN ON SALE OF FAIRCHILD                         -              -         243           -

GAIN ON SALE OF STARWAVE                          -              -            -       345

OPERATING INCOME                               808           784         1,164      1,383

CORPORATE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES                   5            (23)           3         (38)

EQUITY IN INFOSEEK LOSS                           -              -         (41)       (84)

NET INTEREST EXPENSE                          (193)          (162)        (197)      (164)

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND
  MINORITY INTERESTS                           620           599           929      1,097

INCOME TAXES                                  (346)          (329)        (590)      (453)

MINORITY INTERESTS                             (24)           (22)         (24)        (22)

NET INCOME                               $     250     $     248     $     315     $ 622




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walt disney Quarter 2000 1st

  • 1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 9, 2000 THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY REPORTS EARNINGS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 BURBANK, Calif. – The Walt Disney Company today reported consolidated results attributable to its two classes of common stock, Disney and GO.com, for the quarter ended December 31, 1999. DISNEY RESULTS As the Company announced on January 24, 2000, on a pro forma basis, Disney revenues increased 5% to $6.8 billion and operating income increased 8% to $1.1 billion. Excluding the retained interest in GO.com, net income increased 7% to $515 million and diluted earnings per share increased 9% to $0.25. Non-cash amortization of intangible assets included in Disney’s retained interest in GO.com amounted to $168 million for the quarter. Including the retained interest in GO.com, adjusted to exclude amortization of intangible assets, net income and earnings per share were $482 million and $0.23, respectively. Including GO.com amortization of intangible assets, net income and earnings per share were $324 million and $0.16, respectively. 1
  • 2. “As I outlined in our annual report to shareholders, the key to our success is the quality of our products,” said Michael D. Eisner, Disney chairman and CEO. “Much of the upside in our first quarter derived from outstanding new product. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire helped drive the ABC-TV network to number one in the TV ratings, Toy Story 2 was a smashing film success, and our Epcot Millennium Celebration helped Walt Disney World achieve record attendance. Regarding the Company’s tracking stock, Eisner added, “While we expect GO to continue to incur operating losses, we believe it has just begun to leverage the assets, creativity and promotional strength of The Walt Disney Company. GO’s increased strategic focus on the entertainment, recreation, leisure and lifestyle categories will play to those strengths. As broader bandwidth becomes more prevalent, we believe GO’s strategic advantages will become even more apparent.” Basis of Presentation As discussed in more detail below, the Company made certain changes to its segment and other disclosures and has presented pro forma amounts to enhance comparability. Unless otherwise indicated, comparisons reflect pro forma amounts for the current and prior-year periods. On January 24, 2000, the Company announced results for Disney excluding the impact of its retained interest in GO.com. The results released today and the discussion below are consistent with the information announced previously. 2
  • 3. Media Networks As presented in the accompanying Table A, Media Networks revenues for the quarter increased 19% to $2.7 billion, and operating income was $642 million, an increase of 73%. Broadcasting results for the quarter were driven by increases at the ABC television network and the Company’s owned television stations due to a strong advertising market and the success of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. The network also benefited from increases in the news division, driven in part, by improved ratings for Good Morning America. Additionally, a strong advertising market resulted in growth at the radio network and stations. The accompanying Table B presents operating income for Disney’s overall cable television activities, which consist of Disney’s cable networks and cable equity investments. Disney’s share of operating income from cable television activities increased 31% to $316 million for the quarter. Cable television results for the quarter were driven by growth at the cable networks, reflecting increases at ESPN, driven by higher affiliate fees due to contractual rate increases and subscriber growth, and increased advertising revenues due to a strong advertising market, partially offset by higher programming costs. In addition, increases at E! Entertainment Television, Lifetime Television and The History Channel contributed to improved results. Studio Entertainment Revenues for the quarter were $1.6 billion, a decrease of 10% compared to the prior-year quarter, and operating income was $23 million, 3
  • 4. compared to $143 million for the prior-year quarter. Studio Entertainment results for the quarter were driven primarily by declines in worldwide home video and domestic theatrical motion picture distribution, partially offset by improvements in international theatrical motion picture distribution. In worldwide home video, the current period’s releases faced difficult comparisons to the prior year, which included the successful domestic release of Lion King II: Simba’s Pride and the classic animated release of The Little Mermaid in international territories. In domestic theatrical motion picture distribution, the successful release of Toy Story 2 was more than offset by the performance of The Insider and Bicentennial Man. Improvements in international theatrical motion picture distribution were driven primarily by Tarzan and Toy Story 2. Theme Parks and Resorts Theme Parks and Resorts posted record operating results for the quarter, with revenues increasing 9% to $1.6 billion and operating income up 6% to $363 million. Theme Parks and Resorts results benefited from increased guest spending, growth in occupied room nights and record attendance at Walt Disney World, improved results at Disney Cruise Line and higher guest spending at Disneyland, partially offset by lower attendance at Disneyland. Increased guest spending and record attendance at Walt Disney World were driven by the ongoing Millennium Celebration. Higher occupied room nights reflected the opening of the All Star Movies Resort in the second quarter of the prior year. Disney Cruise Line results reflected a 4
  • 5. full quarter of operations from both cruise ships, the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder, compared to just the Disney Magic in the prior year. Lower attendance at Disneyland was driven by weakness in international visitation. Revenue gains at Walt Disney World were partially offset by incremental operating costs associated with the Millennium Celebration. Consumer Products Consumer Products revenues for the quarter were $903 million, down 6% from the prior-year quarter, and operating income was $207 million, down 29%. Results for the quarter were driven by declines in merchandise licensing domestically and in Latin America and Europe, and softer publishing results in Europe. These declines were partially offset by improvements at Disney Interactive, primarily driven by the success of the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire video game and the Toy Story 2 action game. Corporate and Other Activities Corporate and other activities improved over the prior-year quarter, principally due to increased income from equity investments, including E! Entertainment Television, Lifetime Television and The History Channel. Net Interest Expense Net interest expense increased 18% to $193 million, due primarily to non-cash charges related to certain financial instruments and higher interest rates, partially offset by lower average debt balances in the current quarter. Retained Interest in GO.com The net loss related to the retained interest in GO.com increased 14% to $191 million, reflecting increased operating losses at GO.com. Revenues 5
  • 6. at GO.com increased 13% to $126 million, driven by a 47% increase in Internet revenues, partially offset by a 15% decrease in Direct Marketing revenues. Revenue gains were more than offset by higher costs and expenses, which were driven by continued investment in Internet and Direct Marketing operations and infrastructure, combined with higher sales and marketing expenditures. As-Reported Results On an as-reported basis, revenues, operating income, net income and earnings per share were $6.8 billion, $1.4 billion, $356 million and $0.17, respectively. As-reported results include a pretax gain of $243 million on the sale of Fairchild Publications in the quarter, discussed more fully below. The sale did not have a material impact on net income, however, as income taxes on the transaction largely offset the pre-tax gain. The as- reported results related to the retained interest in GO.com include a $345 million gain on the sale of Starwave Corporation to Infoseek Corporation in the prior-year quarter. CONSOLIDATED RESULTS Consolidated results reflect the operations of Disney, which are discussed in this release, and the operations of GO.com, which were discussed in a separate release issued today. On a pro forma basis, revenues increased 5% to $6.9 billion and operating income increased 3% to $808 million. Excluding amortization of intangible assets, net income increased 3% to $587 million. Including amortization of intangible assets, net income increased 1% to $250 million. 6
  • 7. On an as-reported basis, revenues, operating income and net income were $6.9 billion, $1.2 billion and $315 million, respectively. STOCK REPURCHASES The Company repurchased 2.6 million Disney shares for approximately $75 million during the quarter. The purchases were effected through open market purchases under the Company’s existing stock repurchase program. As of December 31, 1999, the Company was authorized to repurchase approximately 396 million additional shares. PUBLISHING DISPOSITIONS During the quarter, the Company completed its sale of Fairchild Publications, which it had acquired in connection with the 1996 acquisition of ABC, Inc. In January 2000, the Company reached a definitive agreement with EMMIS Communications Corporation for the sale of Los Angeles Magazine. DISNEY AND GO.COM REPORTING On November 17, 1999, stockholders of The Walt Disney Company and Infoseek Corporation approved the Company’s acquisition of the remaining interest in Infoseek Corporation that the Company did not already own. The acquisition was effected by the creation and issuance of a new class of common stock, called “GO.com” common stock (NYSE:GO), and resulted in the creation of GO.com, which comprises the Company’s Internet businesses as well as its direct marketing operations. Shares of the Company’s existing common stock were reclassified as “Disney” common stock (NYSE:DIS), and track the financial performance of the Company’s 7
  • 8. businesses other than GO.com, plus Disney’s retained interest of approximately 72% in GO.com. In addition to reporting consolidated results of operations for The Walt Disney Company, the Company now also separately reports operating results, including earnings (loss) per share, for GO.com and Disney. SEGMENT AND DISCLOSURE CHANGES AND PRO FORMA PRESENTATION During the quarter, the Company made certain changes to its business segment and other disclosures: The merger of television production activities of the Walt Disney • Studios with those of the ABC television network was completed during the quarter. Accordingly, television production activities formerly reported in Studio Entertainment are now reported in the Media Networks segment. Prior-year amounts used for comparative purposes have been restated to reflect the current presentation. To enhance comparability, the Company has presented operating results for the current and prior period on a pro forma basis, which assumes that the acquisition of the remaining interest in Infoseek and subsequent creation of GO.com and the disposition of Fairchild Publications had occurred at the beginning of fiscal 1999. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Management believes certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are made on the 8
  • 9. basis of 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 those expressed or implied. Such differences may result from actions taken by the Company prior to its fiscal 2000 year end, including further restructuring or strategic initiatives and actions relating to the Company’s strategic sourcing initiative, as well as from developments beyond the Company’s control, including changes in global economic conditions that may, among other things, affect the international performance of the Company’s theatrical and home video releases, television programming and consumer products and, in addition, uncertainties associated with the Internet. Changes in domestic competitive and economic conditions may also affect performance of all significant Company businesses. Editor’s Note: The Company makes available its quarterly earnings releases, annual report to shareholders, fact book and SEC filings on its Investor Relations Web site located at http://www.disney.go.com/investors 9
  • 10. DISNEY COMBINED STATEMENTS OF INCOME For the Quarter Ended December 31 (Unaudited, in millions, except per share data) Pro forma As-Reported 1999 1998 1999 1998 REVENUES $ 6,816 $6,481 $ 6,830 $6,521 COSTS AND EXPENSES (5,581) (5,334) (5,594) (5,371) AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS (111) (107) (111) (108) GAIN ON SALE OF FAIRCHILD - - 243 - OPERATING INCOME 1,124 1,040 1,368 1,042 CORPORATE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES 7 (21) 5 (21) NET INTEREST EXPENSE (193) (163) (195) (163) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES, MINORITY INTERESTS AND RETAINED INTEREST IN GO.COM 938 856 1,178 858 INCOME TAXES (392) (352) (629) (366) MINORITY INTERESTS (31) (22) (31) (22) INCOME BEFORE RETAINED INTEREST IN GO.COM 515 482 518 470 NET (LOSS) INCOME RELATED TO RETAINED INTEREST IN GO.COM (191) (168) (162) 152 NET INCOME $ 324 $ 314 $ 356 $ 622 EARNINGS PER SHARE: Diluted $ 0.16 $ 0.15 $ 0.17 $ 0.30 Basic $ 0.16 $ 0.15 $ 0.17 $ 0.30 EARNINGS PER SHARE EXCLUDING RETAINED INTEREST IN GO.COM Diluted $ 0.25 $ 0.23 $ 0.25 $ 0.23 Basic $ 0.25 $ 0.24 $ 0.25 $ 0.23 Average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding: Diluted 2,081 2,076 2,081 2,076 Basic 2,064 2,050 2,064 2,050 10
  • 11. DISNEY SEGMENT RESULTS For The Quarter Ended December 31 (Unaudited, in millions) Pro Forma As-Reported 1999 1998 % Change 1999 1998 Revenues: Media Networks $ 2,737 $ 2,308 19 % $ 2,737 $ 2,308 Studio Entertainment 1,599 1,773 (10)% 1,599 1,773 Theme Parks & Resorts 1,577 1,442 9% 1,577 1,442 Consumer Products 903 958 (6)% 917 998 $ 6,816 $ 6,481 5% $ 6,830 6,521 Operating Income (Loss): (1) Media Networks $ 642 $ 371 73 % $ 642 $ 371 Studio Entertainment 23 143 (84)% 23 143 Theme Parks & Resorts 363 343 6% 363 343 Consumer Products 207 290 (29)% 208 293 Amortization of Intangible Assets (111) (107) (4)% (111) (108) 1,124 1,040 8% 1,125 1,042 Gain on Sale of Fairchild 243 Operating Income $ 1,124 $ 1,040 8% $ 1,368 $ 1,042 (1) Segment results exclude intangible asset amortization and include depreciation as follows: Media Networks $ 34 $ 31 $ 34 $ 31 Studio Entertainment 15 16 15 16 Theme Parks & Resorts 139 120 139 120 Consumer Products 26 31 26 31 $ 214 $ 198 $ 214 $ 198 11
  • 12. Table A MEDIA NETWORKS (Unaudited; in millions) Quarter Ended December 31 1999 1998 % Change Revenues: Broadcasting $ 1,715 $ 1,515 13 % Cable Networks 1,022 793 29 % $ 2,737 $ 2,308 19 % Operating Income: (1) Broadcasting $ 345 $ 148 133 % Cable Networks 297 223 33 % $ 642 $ 371 73 % (1) Amounts exclude intangible asset amortization 12
  • 13. Table B CABLE TELEVISION ACTIVITIES (Unaudited; in millions) Quarter Ended December 31 1999 1998 % Change Operating Income: Cable Networks $ 297 $ 223 33 % Equity Investments: A&E, Lifetime and E! Entertainment Television 150 102 47 % Other 18 17 6% 465 342 36 % Partner Share of Operating Income (149) (100) (49)% Disney Share of Operating Income $ 316 $ 242 31 % Note: Amounts presented in this table represent 100% of the operating income for all of the Company’s cable businesses. The Disney share of Operating Income represents the Company’s ownership interest in Cable Television Operating Income. Cable Networks are reported in “Operating Income” in the statements of income. Equity Investments are accounted for under the equity method and the Company’s proportionate share of the net income of its cable equity investments is reported in “Corporate and Other Activities” in the statements of income. 13
  • 14. The Walt Disney Company CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME For the Quarter Ended December 31 (Unaudited, in millions) Pro forma As-Reported 1999 1998 1999 1998 REVENUES $ 6,942 $6,593 $ 6,932 $ 6,597 COSTS AND EXPENSES (5,790) (5,475) (5,785) (5,451) AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS (344) (334) (226) (108) GAIN ON SALE OF FAIRCHILD - - 243 - GAIN ON SALE OF STARWAVE - - - 345 OPERATING INCOME 808 784 1,164 1,383 CORPORATE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES 5 (23) 3 (38) EQUITY IN INFOSEEK LOSS - - (41) (84) NET INTEREST EXPENSE (193) (162) (197) (164) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND MINORITY INTERESTS 620 599 929 1,097 INCOME TAXES (346) (329) (590) (453) MINORITY INTERESTS (24) (22) (24) (22) NET INCOME $ 250 $ 248 $ 315 $ 622 14