August 12, 2019
Investor Presentation August 12, 2019 Safe Harbour Disclosure: - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Investor Presentation August 12, 2019 Safe Harbour Disclosure: - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Investor Presentation August 12, 2019 Safe Harbour Disclosure: Forward-looking Information 2 Leading Canadian Media and Content Company Great portfolio of assets Leader in Canadian broadcasting Powerful brands and content Valuable
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Safe Harbour Disclosure: Forward-looking Information
Leading Canadian Media and Content Company
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Great portfolio of assets
- Leader in Canadian broadcasting
- Powerful brands and content
- Valuable audience segments
- Globally recognized content business
Experienced, focused leadership team Commitment to driving efficiency and cash flow
- Ongoing cost structure improvement supports
superior margins
- Asset optimization initiatives
- Strong free cash flow generation
- Focus on reducing leverage
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Media and Content Powerhouse
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Deep Relationships with World-Class Partners
Active Pursuit of Portfolio Optimization Strategy
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- Launched on April 1, 2019 in Canada, Adult Swim is already top 101 with
Male Millennials
1 Source: Numeris PPM Data, Spring 2019 (Dec 31/18 – May 26/19), confirmed data, Male Millennials = Men 23-38, AverageMinute Audience (000), Canadian Commercial English Specialty + digital, includes sports, Mon-Sun 2a-2a, Total Canada
New Channel Brand Innovative Partnership
- Multi-platform channel deal with Crown Media’s iconic Hallmark
Channel is contributing to audience growth on W Network
Financial Profile
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- 1. For the year ended August 31, 2018
- 2. Excludes unallocated corporate costs
As at May 31, 2019 Total Assets Long-term Debt Outstanding Class B Shares $4.8 billion $1.7 billion 208.6 million
Fiscal 20181 Business Segment Revenues Fiscal 20181 Sources of Revenue Fiscal 20181 Business Segment Profit2
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Ongoing Strategic Discipline
- Optimize core business • Diversify revenue base • Diligent cost control
- Deliver strong free cash flow • Delever balance sheet
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Evolving How Television Advertising is Sold
Audience segment targeting critical to the future of TV
Common Audience Segments
Canadian Media Attribution Study Findings
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Whitepaper and presentation available at https://thinktv.ca/research/Canadian-media-attribution-study/
Advertising dollars shifting back to Television from Digital
New Platforms and New Audiences
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Launched on Amazon Prime Video Channels in Canada – June 2019
Global TV Delivers Premium Content Everywhere
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Mobile Apps Web Connected TVs Actively Pursuing Ad-Supported Video on Demand Opportunities
Expanding Short Form Content Offering
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Diversification initiatives to attract more Millennial audiences
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Own and Control More Content
Leveraging our required Canadian content spending to grow international content sales
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Revenue Diversification is On Track
151 series in fiscal 2019, up from nine2 series in fiscal 2018
1 Delivered and in production 2 DeliveredIn-house properties developed into new series Strong line-up
Established Global Content Provider
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19 series in fiscal 2020, up from 11 series in fiscal 2019
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Corus Delivers Strong Free Cash Flow
- Delivered $312 million in
free cash flow for the 12 months ended May 31, 2019
- Strong segment profit /
free cash flow conversion
- Low capital expenditure intensity
1. Fiscal 2016 reflects impact of one-time costs from the acquisition of Shaw Media Inc. on April 1, 2016.
Capital Allocation Policy
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- Delever to under 3.0 times net
debt to segment profit to create financial flexibility
- Annual dividend rate of
$0.24/Class B share
- Dividend paid quarterly, subject to
approval of Board of Directors
- Investments to advance
strategic priorities
- Ad Tech + Data Analytics
- Revenue Diversification
- Own More Content
Capital primarily directed to debt repayment
Significant Progress on De-leveraging
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Building Long-Term Stability and Resilience
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First principles
- Maximize audiences and leverage brands, content and talent on new platforms
- Monetize audiences through innovative, data-driven advertising solutions
- Rationalize the operating model on a continuous basis
Targeted strategic investments to diversify revenues
- Data analytics and advanced advertising technology platform investments
- Own and control more content strategy capitalizes on Lifestyle and Kids genre expertise
- New and adjacent market investments include so.da, CuriousCast, Toon Boom and Kin Canada
Introduction of new ‘product’ offerings
- Automated audience-based buying advertising platform (Cynch – working towards full launch)
- Premium Video-on-Demand
Deliver strong free cash flow to support steady progress against financial priorities