DreamWorks Animation Reports Strong Third Quarter 2015 Results, With Revenues Increasing 43% To $259 Million And Segment Gross Profit Improving 37% To $99 Million Versus Prior Year

For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, net cash used in operating activities was $(6.5) million, compared to net cash used in operating activities of $(140.6) million in the prior-year period. The main sources of cash during this period were How to Train Your Dragon 2's worldwide home entertainment and international theatrical revenues, Home's worldwide theatrical revenues, The Croods' worldwide home entertainment revenues, revenues from licensing our episodic content, and to a lesser extent, the collection of worldwide theatrical, television and home entertainment revenues from our other films. In addition, cash used in operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 benefited from a higher amount of advances received for future deliveries of content when compared to the same period of the prior year. Cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 included $10.6 million related to incentive compensation payments, which decreased $23.4 million when compared to the amount paid during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as these cash payments primarily fluctuate based on our financial results. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, we also made payments (net of refunds received) to an affiliate of a former stockholder related to tax benefits realized in 2014. The cash from operating activities was also partially offset by production spending for our films and television series, as well as participation and residual payments. Cash used in operating activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2015 included cash payments totaling $62.3 million related to the 2015 Restructuring Plan.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, DWA amended its $400 million revolving credit facility, increasing the size of the committed facility to $450 million and extending the term through February 2020. DWA also entered into an agreement to sell its campus located in Glendale, California for $185.0 million and concurrently leased it back from the purchaser. Proceeds from the sale were used to repay outstanding borrowings on the Company's revolving credit facility and for general corporate purposes.

On July 21, 2015, the original purchaser of the campus resold it for a total sale price of $215.0 million. Pursuant to a sharing agreement between the Company and such original purchaser, the Company was entitled to receive 50% of any increase in value from the original sale price of $185.0 million, net of expenses. Accordingly, the Company received approximately $14.2 million from the original purchase following such resale.

As of September 30, 2015, DWA had $360.0 million of availability on its revolving credit facility and $88.9 million of cash and cash equivalents on hand, bringing the Company's total available liquidity to approximately $450 million.

Items related to the earnings press release for the third quarter of 2015 will be discussed in more detail on the Company's earnings conference call later today.

Conference Call Information

DreamWorks Animation will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 1:30pm (PT) / 4:30pm (ET). Investors can access the call by dialing (800) 230-1096 in the U.S. and (612) 332-0107 internationally and identifying "DreamWorks Animation Quarterly Earnings Call" to the operator. The call will also be available via live webcast at ir.dreamworksanimation.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available shortly after the call ends on Thursday, November 5, 2015. To access the replay, dial (800) 475-6701 in the U.S. and (320) 365-3844 internationally and enter 371009 as the conference ID number. Both the earnings release and archived webcast will be available on the Company's website at ir.dreamworksanimation.com.

About DreamWorks Animation

DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment, including CG-animated feature films, television specials and series and live entertainment properties, meant for audiences around the world. The Company has world-class creative talent, a strong and experienced management team and advanced filmmaking technology and techniques. All of DreamWorks Animation's feature films are produced in 3D. The Company has theatrically released a total of 31 animated feature films, including the franchise properties of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Puss In Boots, and The Croods.

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This document includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company's plans, prospects, strategies, proposals and our beliefs and expectations concerning performance of our current and future releases and anticipated talent, directors and storyline for our upcoming films and other projects, constitute forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the industry in which we operate and management's beliefs and assumptions. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions which are difficult to predict. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors, and other risks and uncertainties affecting the operation of the business of DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. These risks and uncertainties include: audience acceptance of our films, our dependence on the success of a limited number of releases each year, the increasing cost of producing and marketing feature films, piracy of motion pictures, the effect of rapid technological change or alternative forms of entertainment and our need to protect our proprietary technology and enhance or develop new technology. In addition, due to the uncertainties and risks involved in the development and production of animated feature projects, the release dates for the projects described in this document may be delayed. For a further list and description of such risks and uncertainties, see the reports filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and our most recent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. DreamWorks Animation is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.

(a)

In the prior year period, the Company reported certain advertising and talent management revenues in this segment on a "gross" basis rather than on a "net" basis.

(b)

Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to reported results are included at the end of this earnings release.

 

DREAMWORKS ANIMATION SKG, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 

(Unaudited)






September 30,


 December 31, 


2015


2014


(in thousands, except par value


and share amounts)

Assets




Cash and cash equivalents 

$             88,895


$              34,227

Restricted cash

-


25,244

Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts 

228,921


160,379

Receivables from distributors, net of allowance for doubtful accounts 

231,234


271,256

Film and other inventory costs, net 

829,045


827,890

Prepaid expenses

26,591


17,555

Other assets

71,698


40,408

Investments in unconsolidated entities

22,189


35,330

Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization 

39,265


180,607

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

175,623


186,141

Goodwill

190,668


190,668

Total assets 

$        1,904,129


$         1,969,705





Liabilities and Equity




Liabilities:




Accounts payable 

$               9,350


$                9,031

Accrued liabilities 

160,685


190,217

Payable to former stockholder 

24,004


10,455

Deferred revenue and other advances 

86,081


33,895

Deferred gain on sale-leaseback transaction

87,590


-

Revolving credit facility

90,000


215,000

Senior unsecured notes

300,000


300,000

Deferred taxes, net

18,311


16,709

Total liabilities 

776,021


775,307

Commitments and contingencies




Equity:




DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. Stockholders' Equity:




Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 350,000,000 shares authorized, 106,261,508 and 105,718,014 shares issued, as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively 

1,063


1,057

Class B common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 150,000,000 shares authorized, 7,838,731 shares issued and outstanding, as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014

78


78

Additional paid-in capital 

1,196,790


1,172,806

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(1,970)


(1,827)

Retained earnings 

665,905


762,784

Less: Class A Treasury common stock, at cost, 28,151,691 and 27,884,524 shares, as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively 

(783,726)


(778,541)

Total DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. stockholders' equity 

1,078,140


1,156,357

Non-controlling interests

49,968


38,041

Total equity

1,128,108


1,194,398

Total liabilities and equity 

$        1,904,129


$         1,969,705


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