CBS qr2q 05

Viacom reported financial results for the second quarter of 2005, with revenues increasing 10% to $5.9 billion led by growth across business segments. Operating income rose 4% to $1.4 billion, paced by increases at Cable Networks and Outdoor. Net earnings from continuing operations increased 6% to $762 million. The company is on track to deliver mid-single digit growth in revenues and operating income, and high-single digit growth in earnings per share for 2005.