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“We believe there will always
be demand for our
company’s content: good
stories, well told, that
engage people’s minds and
emotions. We have great
confidence in the future of
high-quality content, in
our strategic position and
in our ability to enhance
stockholder value.”
Jeff Bewkes
Chairman and CEO

Time Warner / Annual Report 2009

A Message from the Chairman and CEO

To Our Fellow Stockholders,

Whether in film, television or while returning more than $2 billion
publishing, this is an exciting time for to our stockholders through divi-
the media industry. It is also a time dends and share repurchases. We
of great opportunity, with changes in also became a more content-
technology and consumer behavior focused company, completing spin-
opening up new avenues for revenue offs of Time Warner Cable and AOL,
generation and cost savings for which has enabled us to concentrate
companies that have the resources all of our energy and resources on
and talent to capitalize on them. what we do best — making and dis-
tributing the most compelling
With our industry-leading scale and branded content for traditional and
some of the most admired brands emerging platforms.
and franchises in media and enter-
tainment, as well as strong operational In 2010, we’ll build on this foundation
and financial momentum, Time Warner by continuing to develop our
is well positioned to take advantage scale and brands, investing more in
of these opportunities and to deliver programming and production,
steady, attractive returns for our improving our efficiency, extending
stockholders over the long term. our brands internationally and
accelerating the digital transition in
Time Warner began 2009 with an our businesses. There’s growing Above, top to bottom:
ambitious agenda, and we achieved evidence that industry trends are Curb Your Enthusiasm,
The Hangover
what we set out to do. We delivered increasing the value of the content
Opposite:
strong adjusted earnings-per-share we produce. For example, as the
The Big Bang Theory
growth last year, despite the worst proliferation of distribution outlets and
recession in decades. Our Networks devices increases consumer choice
and Filmed Entertainment busi- and consumption, research suggests
nesses posted record profits in that people are gravitating toward —
2009, driven largely by the strength and are willing to pay for— high-
of our content. We strengthened quality content from trusted brands,
our balance sheet in 2009, even which plays into our strengths.

At our TV networks, we made miniseries from Steven Spielberg and
considerable investments in original Tom Hanks, which is the companion
programming last year to make to HBO’s award-winning Band
them even more attractive for view- of Brothers. HBO will also debut this
ers, advertisers and affiliates. At year You Don’t Know Jack, a film
Turner in 2010, we are bringing back directed by Barry Levinson and star-
hit shows like TNT’s The Closer and ring Al Pacino in the title role of
Leverage and developing new origi- Dr. Jack Kevorkian.
nal dramas from Steven Spielberg
and George Clooney, while expand- Warner Bros. delivered a record-
ing our original programming lineup breaking year at the global box office
on TBS as well. At CNN, we are con- in 2009. We are very excited and
tinuing to invest in newsgathering optimistic about this year’s film slate.
to deliver the most comprehensive, Tentpole releases include the sev-
nonpartisan news and analysis to enth Harry Potter film; Sex and the
global audiences across all plat- City 2; Inception, from Christopher
forms. In addition, we’ll build on our Nolan, the director of The Dark
successes at HLN, with its interview Knight; Due Date, from Todd Phillips,
programs headlined by Nancy the director of The Hangover;
Grace, Joy Behar and others, and at Clash of the Titans; Yogi Bear; and
Above, top to bottom: CNN.com, which is the #1 news and Legend of the Guardians, a 3D,
Robert Osborne and
Alec Baldwin on
information site on the Web. computer-generated animated film
Turner Classic Movies, based on the popular young adult
Real Simple
At HBO in 2010, in addition to bringing book series, Guardians of Ga’Hoole.
Opposite: back acclaimed and popular original We are also proud of our new IMAX
CNN’s Anderson Cooper
in Afghanistan series like True Blood, Entourage, movie, Hubble 3D, a film in the
Big Love and Hung, we will premiere tradition of Deep Sea 3D, another
two new drama series: David Simon’s IMAX release.
Treme and Martin Scorsese’s
Boardwalk Empire. In March 2010, At Warner Bros.’ TV production arm,
HBO debuted The Pacific, the we will continue to develop and foster


the relationships with A-list writers other devices. Similarly, Warner Bros.
and directors that made us the is leading the industry by redefining
#1 provider of broadcast TV program- the distribution windows for theatri-
ming for 18 of the past 23 years. In cal films, such as making movies
2009, our success at the box office available through video-on-demand
and on TV also contributed to our simultaneously or even before their
#1 share in the home video business DVD releases. Time Inc. will continue
for the ninth consecutive year. to work with the consortium we
In 2010, we will continue to lead the formed with several other publishers
transition of the home video busi- to develop a new digital storefront
ness from packaged media to digital. that will enable consumers to enjoy
their favorite print content on tablets
At Time Inc., we have restructured and other digital devices. We view
our business to improve efficiency these devices as a key way to transi-
and to weather the downturn in print tion the dual-revenue stream print
advertising. As we move forward, we business model to digital—part of our
will continue to distance ourselves effort to deliver our content wher-
from our competitors by investing in ever, whenever and however people
our biggest brands and outstanding want it.
editorial content.
Our businesses will also continue to Above, top to bottom:
On the digital front, our approach expand internationally. In 2009, for TIME.com,
across Time Warner is to extend our example, Time Warner acquired a Ben 10: Alien Swarm

successful business models to new significant stake in Central European Opposite:
True Blood
digital platforms, in ways that provide Media Enterprises Ltd., a leading
not only increased choice and media company in Central and Eastern
convenience for consumers but also Europe. In 2010, we will continue to
incremental growth for our company. expand selectively in higher-growth
Turner and HBO are pioneering markets. HBO recently acquired full
the TV Everywhere initiative to enable ownership of its joint venture HBO
those who subscribe to television Central Europe as well as majority
programming services in their homes ownership in HBO Latin America
to watch their favorite programs at Group and HBO Asia. Turner,
no extra charge on a wide range of which currently operates more than

100 feeds across almost 200 countries, the success of our businesses—jour-
will launch new feeds in international nalistic integrity, freedom of expres-
markets and add new distributors. sion, access to information, diversity
of viewpoints and responsibility to
Our strategy for delivering stockholder community— are also at the heart
returns includes paying dividends of our role as a corporate citizen.
and buying back our stock. Earlier this We are excited to continue to build
year, we raised our quarterly dividend on that record of business and
by 13.3% and increased our outstand- civic leadership.
ing share purchase program to
$3 billion. We now maintain the high- I’m very grateful to our talented and
est dividend payout ratio of our peers, hardworking employees for their
and we’re on pace to return even many contributions to our company.
more capital to stockholders in 2010 Their creativity, professionalism
than last year. and dedication make all the differ-
ence in driving our success. My
We believe there will always be colleagues and I appreciate your
demand for our company’s content: loyalty to Time Warner. We will
good stories, well told, that engage continue to work hard to justify
people’s minds and emotions. As we and reward your faith in us.
write the next chapter in Time Warner’s
Above, top to bottom:
Sex and the City 2, story, we have great confidence
Hung in the future of high-quality content, in
Opposite: our strategic position and in our
People iPhone app
ability to enhance stockholder value. Jeff Bewkes
Chairman and CEO
We believe that delivering a superior March 29, 2010

return to our stockholders goes
hand in hand with fulfilling our broader
role as a corporate citizen. Indeed,
many of the principles that support


Board of Directors &
Management

Time Warner Board of Directors Time Warner Senior Corporate Executives

Jeffrey L. Bewkes Jeffrey L. Bewkes
Chairman of the Board and CEO, Chairman of the Board and CEO
Time Warner Inc.
John K. Martin, Jr.
James L. Barksdale Executive Vice President and CFO
Chairman and President,
Paul T. Cappuccio
Barksdale Management Corporation
Executive Vice President
William P. Barr and General Counsel
Former Attorney General of the
Patricia Fili-Krushel
United States
Executive Vice President,
Stephen F. Bollenbach Administration
Former Co-Chairman and CEO,
Gary Ginsberg
Hilton Hotels Corporation
Frank J. Caufield
Carol A. Melton
Co-Founder,
Executive Vice President,
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers
Global Public Policy
Robert C. Clark
Olaf J. Olafsson
Distinguished Service Professor,
Harvard University

Mathias Döpfner Time Warner Senior Operating Executives
Chairman and CEO,
Axel Springer AG Philip I. Kent
Chairman and CEO,
Jessica P. Einhorn Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Dean, Paul H. Nitze School of
Advanced International Studies (SAIS) Barry M. Meyer
at The Johns Hopkins University Chairman and CEO,
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Fred Hassan
Senior Advisor, Ann S. Moore
Warburg Pincus Chairman and CEO,
Time Inc.
Michael A. Miles
Special Limited Partner, Bill Nelson
Forstmann Little & Company Chairman and CEO,
Home Box Office, Inc.
Kenneth J. Novack
Senior Counsel,
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky
and Popeo, PC

Deborah C. Wright
Chairman, President and CEO,
Carver Bancorp, Inc. and Carver
Federal Savings Bank


TIME WARNER INC.
INDEX TO COMPANY INFORMATION

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Company Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Risk Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Consolidated Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Consolidated Statement of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Consolidated Statement of Equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Selected Financial Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Quarterly Financial Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Comparison of Cumulative Total Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

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COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Overview
Time Warner Inc. (the “Company” or “Time Warner”), a Delaware corporation, is a leading media and
entertainment company. The Company classifies its businesses into the following three reporting segments:
• Networks, consisting principally of cable television networks that provide programming;
• Filmed Entertainment, consisting principally of feature film, television and home video production and
distribution; and
• Publishing, consisting principally of magazine publishing.
At December 31, 2009, the Company had a total of approximately 31,000 employees.
On March 12, 2009, the Company completed the legal and structural separation of Time Warner Cable Inc.
(“TWC”) from the Company (the “TWC Separation”), and, on December 9, 2009, the Company completed the
legal and structural separation of AOL Inc. (“AOL”) from the Company (the “AOL Separation”). With the
completion of these separations, the Company disposed of its former Cable and AOL segments in their entirety.

Businesses
Networks
The Company’s Networks business consists principally of domestic and international networks and premium
pay television programming services. The networks owned by Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (“Turner”), which
are described below, are collectively referred to as the “Turner Networks.” Premium pay television programming
consists of the multi channel HBO and Cinemax pay television programming services (collectively, the “Home Box
Office Services”) operated by Home Box Office, Inc. (“Home Box Office”). The programming of the Turner
Networks and the Home Box Office Services (collectively, the “Networks”) is distributed via cable systems,
satellite distribution systems, telephone companies and other distribution technologies.
Turner generates revenues principally from providing programming to cable system operators, satellite
distribution services, telephone companies and other distributors (known as affiliates) that have contracted to
receive and distribute this programming and from the sale of advertising (other than Turner Classic Movies and
Boomerang, which sell advertising only in certain international markets). Home Box Office generates revenues
principally from providing programming to affiliates that have contracted to receive and distribute such
programming to subscribers who are generally free to cancel their subscriptions at any time. Home Box Office
also derives revenues from its original films, mini-series and series through the sale of DVDs and Blu-ray Discs, as
well as from the licensing of original programming, such as Sex in the City and Curb Your Enthusiasm in
syndication and to basic cable channels.
Turner’s networks in the U.S. consist of entertainment and news networks. Turner’s entertainment networks
include TBS, which reached approximately 100.1 million U.S. television households as reported by Nielsen Media
Research (“U.S. television households”) as of December 2009; TNT, which reached approximately 99.1 million
U.S. television households as of December 2009; Cartoon Network (including adult swim, its overnight block of
contemporary animation aimed at young adults), which reached approximately 98.3 million U.S. television
households as of December 2009; truTV, which reached approximately 92.2 million U.S. television households
as of December 2009; Turner Classic Movies, a commercial-free network; and Boomerang. Turner’s CNN and HLN
networks, 24-hour per day cable television news services, reached approximately 100.2 million and 99.3 million
U.S. television households, respectively, as of December 2009.
Programming for the entertainment networks is derived, in part, from the Company’s film, made-for-television
and animation libraries to which Turner or other divisions of the Company own the copyrights, sports programming
and other licensed programming, including syndicated television series and network movie premieres. For its sports
programming, Turner has a programming rights agreement with the National Basketball Association (“NBA”) to
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Major League Baseball to produce and telecast a certain number of regular season and playoff games on TBS
through the 2013 season. In addition, Turner has rights to produce and telecast certain NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
races through 2014 and certain Professional Golfers’ Association (“PGA”) events through 2019.

Turner’s entertainment and news networks are also distributed outside the U.S. to multiple distribution
platforms. Turner distributes approximately 87 region-specific versions and local-language feeds of Cartoon
Network, Boomerang, Turner Classic Movies, TNT and other entertainment networks in approximately 180
countries around the world. Turner distributes Space, Infinito, I-Sat, Fashion TV, HTVand Much Music primarily in
Latin America. In addition, Turner has the sales representation rights for nine networks operating principally in
Latin America that are owned by third parties. In India and certain other South Asian territories, it distributes Pogo,
an entertainment network for children. Turner India also distributes HBO in India and the Maldives. In March 2009,
Turner, together with Warner Bros., launched WB, an English language entertainment channel in India that features
programming licensed from Warner Bros. CNN International, an English language news network, was distributed in
more than 190 countries and territories as of the end of 2009 and has network feeds in five separate regions: Europe/
Middle East/Africa, Asia Pacific, South Asia, Latin America and North America. HLN is distributed in Canada, the
Caribbean, parts of Latin America and the Asia Pacific region. CNN en Espanol, a separate Spanish language news
network, is distributed primarily in Latin America.

In January 2009, Turner launched TNT Serie, a German language version of TNT, in Germany. In April 2009,
Turner launched BOING in Spain as a block of kids programming on an existing network, and it launched truTV in
Latin America as an English language channel with Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. In September 2009, a local
language truTV branded block was launched with an Italian broadcaster. Turner also has launched local-language
versions of its channels through joint ventures with local partners in a number of regions, and has interests in a
Mandarin language general entertainment service in China.

In August 2009, Turner acquired Japan Image Communications Co., Ltd., a Japanese pay television business,
and, in February 2010, it acquired a majority stake in NDTV Imagine Limited, which owns a Hindi general
entertainment channel in India.

Turner also operates various websites that generate revenues primarily from commercial advertising. CNN has
multiple websites, including CNN.com and several localized editions that operate in Turner’s international markets.
Turner operates the NASCAR websites NASCAR.com and NASCAR.com en Espanol under an agreement with
NASCAR that runs through 2014, and the PGA’s and PGA Tour’s websites, PGA.com and PGATour.com,
respectively, under agreements with the PGA and the PGA Tour that run through 2019. In addition, Turner
operates NBA.com under an agreement with the NBA that runs through 2016. Turner also operates
CartoonNetwork.com, as well as 45 international websites affiliated with the regional children’s services feeds.
In 2010, Turner intends to continue to partner with affiliates on trials and commercials launches of online and on
demand access to Turner’s content through services provided by such affiliates in accordance with the broad
principles established by the initiative to deliver TV Everywhere.

HBO, operated by Home Box Office, is the nation’s most widely distributed premium pay television service.
Including HBO’s sister service, Cinemax, the Home Box Office Services had approximately 41 million domestic
subscriptions as of December 31, 2009. Home Box Office also offers HBO and Cinemax On Demand, subscription
products that enable digital cable and telephone company customers who subscribe to the HBO and Cinemax
services to view programs at the time they choose. In 2009, Home Box Office also began limited tests of HBO and
Cinemax on demand subscription products delivered by means of broadband networks, which it intends to expand
and make available to subscribers of the HBO and Cinemax services via certain of HBO’s affiliates in 2010.

A major portion of the programming on HBO and Cinemax consists of recently released, uncut and uncensored
theatrical motion pictures. Home Box Office’s practice has been to negotiate licensing agreements of varying
duration with major motion picture studios and independent producers and distributors in order to ensure continued
access to such films. HBO is also defined by its award-winning original dramatic and comedy series, such as True
Blood, The Sopranos, Entourage and Curb Your Enthusiasm, as well as movies, mini-series, boxing matches and
sports news programs, comedy specials, family programming and documentaries.

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HBO-branded services are distributed in more than 50 countries in Latin America, Asia and Central Europe,
primarily through various pay television joint ventures. In 2007 and 2008, Home Box Office acquired additional
interests in HBO Asia and HBO South Asia and additional interests in HBO Latin America Group. In January 2010,
Home Box Office purchased the remainder of its partners’ interests in HBO Central Europe.
Launched at the beginning of the Fall 2006 broadcast season, The CW broadcast network is a 50-50 joint
venture between Warner Bros. and CBS Corporation. The CW’s schedule includes, among other things, a five night-
10 hour primetime lineup with programming such as Gossip Girl, 90210, Melrose Place, One Tree Hill, Life
Unexpected, America’s Next Top Model, Vampire Diaries, Smallville and Supernatural, as well as a five-hour block
of animated children’s programming on Saturday mornings.
During 2009, the Company acquired an approximately 31% interest in Central Media Enterprises Ltd., a
publicly-traded broadcasting company that operates leading networks in seven Central and Eastern European
countries.

Filmed Entertainment
The Company’s Filmed Entertainment businesses produce and distribute theatrical motion pictures, television
shows, animation and other programming and videogames, distribute home video product, and license rights to the
Company’s feature films, television programming and characters. All of the foregoing businesses are principally
conducted by various subsidiaries and affiliates of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., known collectively as the
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group (“Warner Bros.”), including New Line Cinema LLC (“New Line”). The New
Line business has been operated as a unit of Warner Bros. since July 2008 and as a subsidiary since January 2010.
Warner Bros. produces feature films both wholly on its own and under co-financing arrangements with others,
and also distributes its films and completed films produced by others. Warner Bros.’ feature films are produced
under the Warner Bros. Pictures and Castle Rock banners. Warner Bros.’ strategy focuses on offering a diverse slate
of films with a mix of genres, talent and budgets that includes several “event” movies per year. In response to the
high cost of producing theatrical films, Warner Bros. has entered into certain film co-financing arrangements with
other companies, decreasing its financial risk while in most cases retaining substantially all worldwide distribution
rights. During 2009, Warner Bros. released 18 original motion pictures for worldwide theatrical exhibition,
including Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, The Hangover, Sherlock Holmes, The Blind Side and Invictus. Of
the total 2009 releases, two were wholly financed by Warner Bros. and 16 were financed with or by others.
Warner Bros. distributes feature films for theatrical exhibition to more than 125 international territories. In
2009, Warner Bros. released internationally 11 English-language motion pictures and 33 local-language films that it
either produced or acquired. After their theatrical exhibition, Warner Bros. licenses its newly produced films, as
well as films from its library, for distribution on broadcast, cable, satellite and pay television channels both
domestically and internationally, and it also distributes its films on DVD and Blu-ray Discs and in various digital
formats.
New Line produces feature films, which are distributed by Warner Bros. New Line’s strategy, like Warner
Bros.’, focuses on offering a diverse slate of films with an emphasis on building and leveraging franchises. During
2009, New Line released eight films, including He’s Just Not That Into You, The Final Destination, Friday the
13th and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past.
Warner Home Video (“WHV”), a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc. (“WBHE”), distributes
DVDs and Blu-ray Discs containing filmed entertainment product produced or otherwise acquired by the
Company’s various content-producing subsidiaries and divisions, including Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner
Bros. Television, New Line, Home Box Office and Turner. Significant WHV releases during 2009 included
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, The Hangover and Gran Torino.
Warner Premiere, a division of Warner Specialty Films Inc. established in 2006, develops and produces filmed
entertainment that is distributed initially through DVD and Blu-ray Disc sales (“direct-to-video”) and short-form
content that is distributed through online and wireless platforms. Warner Premiere produced 8 direct-to-video titles
in 2009. In addition, in 2009, Warner Premiere Digital produced several short form animated series such as

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Superman: Red Son and Batman: Black and White Motion Comics, which incorporate various animation features
into comic book artwork.
Warner Bros. Television Group (“WBTVG”) is one of the world’s leading suppliers of television programming,
distributing programming in the U.S. as well as in more than 200 international territories and in more than
45 languages. WBTVG both develops and produces new television series, made-for-television movies, reality-
based entertainment shows and animation programs and also licenses programming from the Warner Bros. library
for exhibition on media all over the world. WBTVG programming is primarily produced by Warner Bros.
Television (“WBTV”), a division of WB Studio Enterprises Inc. that produces primetime dramatic and comedy
programming for the major broadcast networks and for cable networks; Warner Horizon Television Inc. (“Warner
Horizon”), which specializes in unscripted programming for broadcast networks as well as scripted and unscripted
programming for cable networks; and Telepictures Productions Inc. (“Telepictures”), which specializes in reality-
based and talk/variety series for the syndication and daytime markets. For the 2009-10 season, WBTV is producing,
among others, Smallville and Gossip Girl for The CW and Two and a Half Men, The Big Bang Theory, Fringe, and
The Mentalist for other broadcast networks. WBTV also produces original series for cable networks, including The
Closer and Nip/Tuck. Warner Horizon produces the primetime reality series The Bachelor and America’s Best
Dance Crew. Telepictures produces first-run syndication shows such as Extra, and the talk shows The Ellen
DeGeneres Show and Tyra, TMZ, a series based on the top entertainment website TMZ.com, and Lopez Tonight for
TBS. Many of WBTVG’s current on-air television series are available on demand via broadband and wireless
streaming and downloading and cable VOD platforms under agreements entered into with the broadcast and cable
networks exhibiting the series.
Warner Bros. Animation Inc. (“WBAI”) creates, develops and produces contemporary animated television
programming and original made-for-DVD releases, including the Scooby-Doo series. WBAI also oversees the
creative use of, and production of animated programming based on, classic animated characters from Warner Bros.,
including Looney Tunes, and from the Hanna-Barbera and DC Comics libraries.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (“WBIE”), a division of WBHE, develops, publishes and licenses
interactive videogames for a variety of platforms based on Warner Bros. and DC Comics properties, as well as
original game properties. In 2009, WBIE continued to expand its games publishing business and in 2009 published
Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues, F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, LEGO Rock Band and Scribblenauts.
WBIE also co-published or distributed a number of additional third-party videogame titles primarily in North
America, including Batman: Arkham Asylum.
Warner Bros. Digital Distribution (“WBDD”), a division of WBHE, enters into domestic and international
licensing arrangements for distribution of Warner Bros.’ film and television content and acquired content through
both video on demand (“VOD”) and/or electronic sell-through (“EST”) transactions via cable, IPTV systems,
satellite and online services for delivery to households, hotels and other viewers worldwide. WBDD licenses film
and television content for both VOD and EST to cable, satellite and telephone company partners, as well as
broadband customers. WBDD has also licensed movies to Netflix’s subscription on demand service. In 2009,
WBDD continued its VOD content release strategy of initiating the release, both domestically and in 15
international territories, of selected films through VOD on the same date as their release on DVD, Blu-ray
Discs and EST. WBDD also manages Warner Bros.’ direct-to-consumer retail website, wbshop.com.
WBTVG’s online destination TMZ.com, is one of the leading entertainment news websites in the
U.S. WBTVG’s MomLogic.com site serves as Telepictures’ online women’s network, the destination site
TheWB.com is an online video site featuring programs from the Warner Bros. library and new original
production, and its KidsWB.com is a casual game and video online destination site with a target audience of
kids, ages 6-12. In addition, the online destination Essence.com, launched in conjunction with Time Inc.’s Essence
magazine, is a leading online destination for African-American women. WBTVG’s digital production venture,
Studio 2.0, continues to create original programming for online and wireless distribution.
DC Entertainment, which is wholly owned by the Company, is responsible for bringing the DC Comics
business, brand and characters from comics into other content and distribution businesses including feature films,
television programming, interactive videogames, direct-to-consumer platforms, and consumer products. DC
Comics, also wholly owned by the Company, publishes on average approximately 90 comic books and 30

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graphic novels per month, featuring such popular characters as Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman
and The Sandman.
Warner Bros. Consumer Products Inc. licenses rights in both domestic and international markets to the names,
likenesses, images, logos and other representations of characters and copyrighted material from the films and
television series produced or distributed by Warner Bros., including the superhero characters of DC Comics, Hanna-
Barbera characters, classic films and Looney Tunes. International Cinemas Inc. holds interests through joint
ventures in 70 multi-screen cinema complexes, with over 550 screens in Japan and the U.S. as of December 31,
2009.
Publishing
The Company’s publishing business is conducted primarily by Time Inc., either directly or through its
subsidiaries. Time Inc. is the largest magazine publisher in the U.S. based on advertising revenues, as measured by
Publishers Information Bureau (“PIB”). As of December 31, 2009, Time Inc. published 21 magazines in the U.S.,
and over 90 magazines outside the U.S., primarily through IPC Media (“IPC”) in the U.K. and Grupo Editorial
Expansión (“GEE”) in Mexico. Time Inc. licenses over 50 editions of its magazines for publication outside the
U.S. to publishers in over 20 countries. In addition, Time Inc. operates almost 50 websites. Time Inc. also operates
certain direct-marketing businesses.
In December 2009, Time Inc., together with four other leading publishers, announced the formation of an
independent venture to develop a new digital storefront and related technology that will allow consumers to enjoy
media content on portable digital devices.
Time Inc.’s U.S. magazines and companion websites are organized into three business units, each under a single
management team: (i) Style and Entertainment, (ii) News and (iii) Lifestyle. This structure has enabled Time Inc. to
reduce its costs while bringing together under centralized management products that have a common appeal in the
marketplace.
The Style and Entertainment business unit includes (i) People, a weekly magazine that reports on celebrities
and other newsworthy individuals, as well as People StyleWatch, a monthly magazine aimed at U.S. style-conscious
younger readers, People en Espanol, a monthly Spanish-language magazine aimed primarily at U.S. Hispanic
readers, People.com, a leading website for celebrity news, photos and entertainment coverage, and People
EnEspanol.com, a bilingual website aimed primarily at the U.S. Hispanic audience; (ii) InStyle and
InStyle.com, a monthly magazine and a related website that are focused on celebrity, lifestyle, beauty and
fashion; (iii) Entertainment Weekly and EW.com, a weekly magazine and a related entertainment news website
that feature reviews and reports on movies, DVDs, video, television, music and books; and (iv) Essence and
Essence.com, a leading lifestyle magazine for African-American women in the U.S. and a related website.

The News business unit includes (i) Sports Illustrated, a weekly magazine that covers sports, as well as Sports
Illustrated for Kids, a monthly sports magazine intended primarily for pre-teenagers, and SI.com, a leading sports
news website; (ii) Time, a weekly newsmagazine that summarizes the news and interprets the week’s events, Time
for Kids, a weekly current events newsmagazine for children, ages 5 to 13 and TIME.com, which provides breaking
news and analysis, giving its readers access to its 24-hour global news gathering operation and its vast archive;
(iii) Fortune, a magazine published 18 times per year that reports on worldwide economic and business
developments and compiles the annual Fortune 500 list of the largest U.S. corporations; (iv) Money, a monthly
magazine that reports primarily on personal finance and CNNMoney.com, a leading financial news and personal
finance website; and (v) Life.com, a joint venture between Time Inc. and Getty Images, Inc., which is one of the
largest collections of professional photography online.

The Lifestyle business unit includes (i) Real Simple and RealSimple.com, a monthly magazine and a related
website that focus on life, home, body and soul and practical solutions to make women’s lives easier; (ii) Southern
Living and SouthernLiving.com, a monthly regional magazine and a related website that are focused on lifestyles in
the southern part of the U.S.; (iii) Cooking Light and CookingLight.com, a monthly epicurean magazine and a
related website that are focused on cooking healthy and great tasting meals; (iv) Sunset and Sunset.com, a monthly
magazine and a related website that are focused on western lifestyle in the U.S.; (v) All You and AllYou.com, a
monthly magazine and a related website that focus on lifestyle and service for value-conscious women; (vi) Health
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and wellness; (vii) This Old House magazine and ThisOldHouse.com; (viii) Coastal Living and CoastalLiving.com,
a monthly shelter and lifestyle magazine and a related website that focus on home design and lifestyles in coastal
areas of the U.S.; and (ix) MyRecipes.com and MyHomeIdeas.com, which feature original content and content from
other Time Inc. Lifestyle brands.
Time Inc. also has responsibility under a management contract for the American Express Publishing
Corporation’s publishing operations, including its travel and epicurean magazines Travel & Leisure, Food &
Wine and Departures and their related websites.
IPC publishes approximately 75 magazines as well as numerous special issues. Effective in January 2010, IPC
reorganized into three operating divisions that are aligned with its three core audience groups of men, mass-market
women and upscale women. This structure is intended to facilitate the delivery of highly targeted audiences to IPC’s
advertisers and bring greater focus and efficiency to IPC’s operations. IPC’s magazines include What’s On TV and
TV Times in the television listings sector, Chat, Woman and Woman’s Own in the women’s lifestyle sector, Now in
the celebrity sector, Woman & Home, Ideal Home and Homes & Gardens in the home and garden sector, Horse &
Hound and Country Life in the leisure sector, NME in the music sector and Nuts and Loaded in the men’s lifestyle
sector. In addition, IPC publishes four magazines through three unconsolidated joint ventures with Groupe Marie
Claire. IPC websites include ShopStyle, a shopping portal on instyle.co.uk, video channels on nme.com, nuts.co.uk,
trustedreviews.com and golfmonthly.co.uk, among other websites, and Mousebreaker.com, a U.K. free-to-play game
site.
GEE publishes 14 magazines in Mexico including: Quién, a celebrity and personality magazine; Expansión, a
business magazine; IDC, a tax and accounting bulletin; Vuelo and Loop, two in-flight magazines that it publishes
pursuant to a license agreement with Mexicana airlines; InStyle Mexico, a fashion and lifestyle magazine for
women; and Chilango, a Mexico City listing guide. In addition, GEE publishes two magazines through an
unconsolidated joint venture with Hachette Filipacchi Presse S.A. GEE also operates MetrosCúbicos.com, a leading
website for classified real estate listings in Mexico, CNNExpansíon.com, a leading business website in Mexico, and
Quien.com, a leading celebrity site, and it holds a majority interest in MedioTiempo.com, a leading sports website in
Mexico.
Time Inc. derives approximately half of its revenues from the sale of advertising, primarily from its magazines
with a smaller amount of advertising revenues from its websites. In 2009, Time Inc.’s U.S. magazines accounted for
20% (compared to 18.4% in 2008) of the total U.S. advertising revenues in consumer magazines, excluding
newspaper supplements, as measured by PIB. People, Sports Illustrated and Time were ranked 1, 3 and 6,
respectively, in terms of PIB-measured advertising revenues in 2009, and Time Inc. had six of the top 25 leading
magazines based on the same measure.
Through the sale of magazines to consumers, circulation generates significant revenues for Time Inc. In
addition, circulation is an important component in determining Time Inc.’s print advertising revenues because
advertising page rates are based on circulation and audience. Most of Time Inc.’s U.S. magazines are sold primarily
by subscription while most of Time Inc.’s international magazines are sold primarily at newsstands. Time Inc.’s
Synapse Group, Inc. (“Synapse”) is a leading seller of domestic magazine subscriptions to Time Inc. magazines and
magazines of other U.S. publishers. Time Inc.’s U.S.-based school and youth group fundraising company, QSP, Inc.
and its Canadian affiliate, Quality Service Programs Inc., offers fundraising programs that help schools and youth
groups raise money through the sale of magazine subscriptions to Time Inc. magazines and magazines of other
publishers, among other products.
Time/Warner Retail Sales & Marketing Inc. distributes and markets copies of Time Inc. magazines and books
and certain other publishers’ magazines and books through third-party wholesalers primarily in the U.S. and
Canada. Wholesalers, in turn, sell Time Inc. magazines and books to retailers. A small number of wholesalers are
responsible for a substantial portion of Time Inc.’s newsstand sales of magazines and books. IPC’s Marketforce
(U.K.) Limited distributes and markets copies of all IPC magazines, some international editions of Time Inc.’s
U.S. magazines and certain other publishers’ magazines outside of the U.S. through third-party wholesalers to retail
outlets.
In 2009, Time Inc. sold Southern Living At Home, its direct selling division which sells home décor products
through independent consultants.

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Available Information and Website
The Company’s annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and
any amendments to such reports filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”)
pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, are available free of charge on the
Company’s website at www.timewarner.com as soon as reasonably practicable after such reports are electronically
filed with the SEC.

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors
This 2009 Annual Report to Stockholders includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management’s current
expectations or beliefs about future events, and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual
results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein due to changes in economic,
business, competitive, technological, strategic and/or regulatory factors and other factors affecting the operation of
the businesses of Time Warner Inc. More detailed information about these factors, and risk factors with respect to
the Company’s operations can be found in “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results
of Operations and Financial Condition — Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements” in this 2009 Annual
Report to Stockholders as well as in filings made by Time Warner with the SEC. Time Warner is under no
obligation, and expressly disclaims any such obligation, to update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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RISK FACTORS

RISKS RELATING TO TIME WARNER GENERALLY
The Company must respond to recent and future changes in technology, services and standards and changes
in consumer behavior to remain competitive and continue to increase its revenues. Technology, particularly
digital technology used in the entertainment industry, continues to evolve rapidly, and advances in that technology
have led to alternative methods for the delivery and storage of digital content. These technological changes have
driven and reinforced changes in consumer behavior, as consumers increasingly seek control over when, where and
how they consume digital content. For example, content owners are increasingly delivering their content directly to
consumers over the Internet, often without charge, and consumer electronics innovations have enabled consumers
to view such Internet-delivered content on televisions and portable devices. Further, the current economic
conditions could have the effect of accelerating the migration to digital technologies among both providers and
consumers of content, with companies seeking greater efficiencies and consumers seeking more value and lower
cost alternatives.
Technological developments also pose other challenges for the Company that could adversely affect its
revenues and competitive position. For example, the Company may not have the right, and may not be able to secure
the right, to distribute its licensed content across new delivery platforms that are developed. In addition,
technological developments that enable third-party owners of programming to bypass traditional cable
networks, such as the Turner Networks and the Home Box Office Services, and deal directly with cable
system and other content distributors could place limitations on the ability of the Networks and Filmed
Entertainment segments to distribute such third-party programming that could have an adverse impact on their
revenues. Cable system and direct broadcast satellite operators are increasingly able to transmit more channels on
their existing equipment, reducing the cost of creating channels and potentially furthering the development of more
specialized niche audiences, which could increase the competition for viewers. Furthermore, advances in
technology or changes in competitors’ product and service offerings may require the Company in the future to
make additional research and development expenditures or to offer at no additional charge or at a lower price certain
products and services that are currently offered to customers separately or at a premium. There is also the risk that
the Company could develop or support a new technology or business initiative that is not adopted by consumers. In
addition, traditional audience measures have evolved with emerging technologies that can measure audiences with
improved sensitivity, and there may be future technical and marketplace developments that will result in new
audience measurements that may be used as the basis for the pricing and guaranteeing of the advertising contracts of
the Publishing segment or the advertising-supported networks in the Networks segment, which could have an
adverse effect on these segments’ advertising revenues and an indirect adverse impact on the Filmed Entertainment
segment’s licensing revenues. There is also the risk for the Publishing segment that new delivery platforms could
lead to pricing restrictions, the loss of distribution control and the loss of a direct relationship with consumers.
The Company’s failure to protect and maximize the value of its content, while adapting to, supporting and
developing new technology and business models to take advantage of new and emerging technologies and changes
to consumer behavior could have a significant adverse effect on the Company’s businesses and results of operations.
The introduction and increased popularity of alternative technologies for the distribution of entertainment,
news and other information and the resulting shift in consumer habits and advertising expenditures from
traditional media to digital media could adversely affect the Company’s revenues. The Company’s Publishing
and Networks segments derive a substantial portion of their revenues from advertising in magazines and on
television, respectively. Distribution of entertainment, news and other information via the Internet has become
increasingly popular over the past several years, and viewing entertainment, news and other content on a personal
computer, mobile phone or other electronic or portable electronic device has become increasingly popular as well.
Accordingly, advertising dollars have started to shift from traditional media to digital media. The Company believes
that the shift in major advertisers’ expenditures from traditional media to digital media has adversely affected the
revenue growth of the Publishing and Networks segments, which may continue in the future. This shift could further
intensify competition for advertising in traditional media, which could exert greater pressure on these segments to
increase revenues from digital advertising. In addition, if consumers increasingly elect to obtain news and
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affect the segment’s circulation revenues and also adversely affect its advertising revenues. Further, the Publishing
and Networks segments have taken various steps to diversify the means by which they distribute content and
generate advertising revenues, including increasing investments in Internet properties, which may not be sufficient
to offset revenue losses resulting from a continued shift in advertising dollars over the long term from traditional
media to digital media. In addition, this trend also could have an indirect negative impact on the licensing revenues
generated by the Filmed Entertainment segment and the revenues generated by Home Box Office from the licensing
of its original programming in syndication and to basic cable networks.

The Company has been, and may continue to be, adversely affected by weak economic and market
conditions. The Company’s businesses have been, and in the future will continue to be affected by economic
and market conditions, including factors such as interest rates, the rate of unemployment, the level of consumer
confidence and changes in consumer spending habits. Because many of the Company’s products and services are
largely discretionary items, the deterioration of these conditions could diminish demand for the Company’s
products and services. Such a decline could also increase the Company’s cost to provide such products and services.
In addition, expenditures by advertisers tend to be cyclical, reflecting general economic conditions, and therefore,
the deterioration of these conditions could adversely affect the Company’s revenues since the Company’s Networks
and Publishing segments derive a substantial portion of their revenues from the sale of advertising. Declines in
consumer spending due to weak economic conditions could also indirectly impact the Company’s advertising
revenues by causing downward pricing pressure on advertising because advertisers may not perceive as much value
from advertising if consumers are purchasing fewer of their products or services. Advertising expenditures also
could be negatively affected by other factors, such as shifting societal norms, pressure from public interest groups,
changes in laws and regulations and other social, political and technological developments. Disasters, acts of
terrorism, hostilities, global health concerns or pandemics also could lead to a reduction in advertising expenditures
as a result of uninterrupted news coverage and economic uncertainty. Advertising expenditures by companies in
certain sectors of the economy, including food and beverage, apparel, fashion and retail, pharmaceuticals and
medical, motion picture, automotive, financial/business services and insurance, toiletries and cosmetics, and
telecommunications, represent a significant portion of the Company’s advertising revenues, and any economic,
political, social or technological change resulting in a significant reduction in the advertising spending of these
sectors could further adversely affect the Company’s advertising revenues or its ability to maintain or increase such
revenues.

Declines in the global economy contributed to reduced advertising expenditures in 2008 and 2009, and, if
economic conditions do not improve, advertising expenditures could decline or remain at reduced levels. There is
also a risk that print advertising may not rebound when economic conditions improve, or it may take several years
for such a rebound to occur.

The Company also faces risks associated with the impact of economic and market conditions on third parties,
such as suppliers, retailers, film co-financing partners, insurers, lenders and other sources of financing and other
parties with which it does business. If these parties file for protection under bankruptcy laws or otherwise
experience negative effects on their businesses due to the market and economic conditions, it could negatively affect
the Company’s business or operating results.

Time Warner is exposed to risks associated with disruption in the financial markets. U.S. and global credit
and equity markets experienced significant disruption beginning in late 2008, making it difficult for many
businesses to obtain financing on acceptable terms. In addition, equity markets experienced wide fluctuations
in value. The Company is exposed to risks associated with disruptions in the financial markets, which can make it
more difficult and more expensive to obtain financing. In addition, disruptions in the financial markets can
adversely affect the Company’s lenders, insurers, customers and counterparties, including vendors, retailers and
film co-financing partners. For instance, the inability of the Company’s counterparties to obtain financing on
acceptable terms could impair their ability to perform under their agreements with the Company and lead to various
negative effects on the Company, including fewer outlets for retail sales, business disruption, decreased revenues,
increases in bad debt write-offs and, in the case of film co-financing partners, greater risk with respect to the
performance of the Company’s films.

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Time Warner faces risks relating to doing business internationally that could adversely affect its business
and operating results. Time Warner’s businesses operate and serve customers worldwide. There are risks inherent
in doing business internationally, including:
• economic volatility and the global economic slowdown;
• currency exchange rate fluctuations and inflationary pressures;
• the requirements of local laws and customs relating to the publication and distribution of content and the
display and sale of advertising;
• import or export restrictions and changes in trade regulations;
• difficulties in developing, staffing and managing a large number of foreign operations as a result of
distance and language and cultural differences;
• issues related to occupational safety and adherence to diverse local labor laws and regulations;
• potentially adverse tax developments;
• longer payment cycles;
• political or social unrest;
• risks related to government regulation;
• the existence in some countries of statutory shareholder minority rights and restrictions on foreign direct
ownership;
• the presence of corruption in certain countries; and
• higher than anticipated costs of entry.
One or more of these factors could harm the Company’s international operations and its business and operating
results. In addition, the Company could be at a competitive disadvantage in the long term if its businesses are not
able to strengthen their positions and capitalize on international opportunities in growth economies and media
sectors. International expansion involves significant investments as well as risks associated with doing business
abroad, and investments in some regions can take a long period to generate an adequate return and in some cases
there may not be a developed or efficient legal system to protect foreign investment or intellectual property rights. In
addition, if the Company expands into new international regions, some of its businesses will have only limited
experience in operating and marketing their products and services in such regions and could be at a disadvantage
compared to competitors with more experience, particularly diversified media companies that are well established
in some developing nations, and the Company’s strategies for growth may not be successful.
The Company’s businesses operate in highly competitive industries. Competition faced by the businesses in
the Company’s Networks and Filmed Entertainment segments is intense and comes from many different sources,
and the ability of these businesses to compete successfully depends on many factors, including their ability to
provide high-quality, popular entertainment product, adapt to new technologies and distribution platforms and
achieve widespread distribution. There has been consolidation in the media industry, and the Networks and Filmed
Entertainment segments’ competitors include industry participants with interests in other multiple media businesses
that are often vertically integrated. Such vertical integration could have various negative effects on the competitive
position of the Networks and Filmed Entertainment segments. For example, vertical integration of television
networks and television and film production or distribution companies could adversely affect the Networks segment
if it hinders the ability of the Networks segment to obtain programming for its networks. In addition, if purchasers of
programming increasingly purchase their programming from production companies with which they are affiliated,
such vertical integration could have a negative effect on the Filmed Entertainment segment’s licensing revenues and
the revenues generated by Home Box Office from the licensing of its original programming in syndication and to
basic cable networks. There can be no assurance that the Networks and Filmed Entertainment segments will be able
to compete successfully in the future against existing or potential competitors or that competition will not have an
adverse effect on their businesses or results of operations.
The Company’s Publishing segment faces significant competition from several direct competitors and other
media, including the Internet. Moreover, additional competitors may enter the website publishing business and
further intensify competition, which could have an adverse impact on the segment’s revenues. Competition for print
advertising expenditures has intensified in recent years as advertising spending has increasingly shifted from
traditional to digital media, and this competition has intensified even further due to difficult economic conditions.
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existing or potential competitors or that competition will not have an adverse effect on its business or results of
operations.
The Company faces risks relating to competition for the leisure and entertainment time of consumers, which
has intensified in part due to advances in technology and changes in consumer behavior. The Company’s
businesses are subject to risks relating to increasing competition for the leisure and entertainment time of consumers
and this competition may intensify further during economic downturns. The Company’s businesses compete with
each other and all other sources of entertainment, news and other information, including broadcast television, films,
the Internet, home video products, interactive videogames, sports, print media, live events and radio broadcasts.
Technological advancements, such as video-on-demand, new video formats and Internet streaming and
downloading, have increased the number of media and entertainment choices available to consumers and
intensified the challenges posed by audience fragmentation. The increasing number of choices available to
consumers could negatively affect not only consumer demand for the Company’s products and services, but
also advertisers’ willingness to purchase advertising from the Company’s businesses. If the Company does not
respond appropriately to further increases in the leisure and entertainment choices available to consumers, the
Company’s competitive position could deteriorate, and its financial results could suffer.
The popularity of the Company’s content and other factors are difficult to predict and could lead to
fluctuations in the Company’s revenues, and low public acceptance of the Company’s content may adversely
affect its results of operations. The production and distribution of television programming, films, interactive
videogames, magazines and other content are inherently risky businesses largely because the revenues derived from
the production and distribution of such content, as well as the licensing of rights to the intellectual property
associated with such content, depend primarily on its acceptance by the public, which is difficult to predict. Public
acceptance of new, original television programming and new theatrical films and interactive videogames that are
not part of a franchise is particularly difficult to predict, which heightens the risks associated with such content. In
addition, due to the decline in the sales of DVDs, the success of a theatrical film is much more dependent on public
acceptance at the box office. The commercial success of a television program, film, interactive videogame,
magazine or other content also depends on the quality and acceptance of other competing content available or
released at or near the same time, the adequacy of efforts to limit piracy, particularly of films still in theatrical
distribution, the availability of alternate forms of entertainment and leisure time activities, the ability to develop
strong brand awareness and target key audience demographics and anticipate and adapt to changes in consumer
tastes and behavior on a timely basis, general economic conditions and other tangible and intangible factors, many
of which are difficult to predict. In addition, in the case of the Turner Networks, the popularity of their syndicated
and original programming is a factor that is weighed when determining their advertising rates, and, as a result, poor
ratings in targeted demographics can lead to a reduction in pricing and advertiser demand.
Historically, there has been a correlation between a theatrical film’s domestic box office success and
international box office success, as well as a correlation between box office success and success in subsequent
distribution channels. Consequently, the underperformance of a film, particularly an “event” film (which typically
has high production and marketing costs) or a film that is part of a franchise, can have an adverse impact on the
Company’s results of operations in both the year of release and in the future, and may adversely affect revenues
from other distribution channels, such as home entertainment and pay television programming services, and sales of
interactive videogames and licensed consumer products based on such film.
Sales of DVDs have been declining, which may adversely affect the Company’s growth prospects and results
of operations. Several factors, including weak economic conditions, the maturation of the standard definition DVD
format, piracy and intense competition for consumer discretionary spending and leisure time, are contributing to an
industry-wide decline in DVD sales both domestically and internationally, which has had an adverse effect on the
Company’s results of operations. DVD sales have also been adversely affected as subscription rental and discount
rental kiosks, which generate significantly less revenue per transaction than DVD sales, have captured an increasing
share of consumer transactions and consumer spending. DVD and Blu-ray Disc sales also may be negatively
affected as consumers increasingly shift from consuming physical entertainment products to digital forms of
entertainment. The media and entertainment industries face a challenge in managing the transition from physical to
electronic formats in a manner that continues to support the current DVD and Blu-ray Disc business and their
relationships with large retail customers and yet meets the growing consumer demand for delivery of entertainment

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content in a variety of electronic formats. There can be no assurance that DVD and Blu-ray Disc wholesale prices
can be maintained at current levels, due to aggressive retail pricing and the consumer transition to digital and lower
priced rental services.

Piracy of the Company’s content may decrease the revenues received from the exploitation of its content and
adversely affect its business and profitability. The piracy of Time Warner’s brands, motion pictures, television
programming, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, video content, interactive videogames and other intellectual property in the
U.S. and internationally poses significant challenges to the Company’s businesses, particularly the Company’s
Filmed Entertainment and Networks segments. Technological advances allowing the unauthorized dissemination of
motion pictures, television programming and other content in unprotected digital formats, including via the
Internet, increase the threat of piracy because they make it easier to create, transmit and distribute high quality
unauthorized copies of content. The proliferation of unauthorized copies and piracy of the Company’s products or
the products it licenses from third parties can have an adverse effect on its businesses and profitability because these
products reduce the revenues that Time Warner potentially could receive from the legitimate sale and distribution of
its content. Policing the unauthorized use of the Company’s contents and products is difficult and costly, and there
can be no assurance that the Company’s efforts to enforce its rights and combat piracy will be successful in reducing
piracy of the Company’s content and products.

Time Warner’s businesses may suffer if it cannot continue to license or enforce the intellectual property
rights on which its businesses depend. The Company relies on patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret laws
in the United States and similar laws in other countries, and licenses and other agreements with its employees,
customers, suppliers and other parties, to establish and maintain its intellectual property rights in content,
technology and products and services used in its various operations and to conduct its businesses. However,
the Company’s intellectual property rights could be challenged or invalidated, or such intellectual property rights
may not be sufficient to permit it to take advantage of current industry trends or otherwise to provide competitive
advantages, which could result in costly redesign efforts, discontinuance of certain product and service offerings or
other competitive harm. Further, the laws of certain countries do not protect Time Warner’s proprietary rights, or
such laws may not be strictly enforced. Therefore, in certain jurisdictions the Company may be unable to protect its
intellectual property adequately against unauthorized copying or use, which could adversely affect its competitive
position. Also, because of the migration to digital technology and other technological changes in the industries in
which the Company operates, the Company may need to use technologies developed or licensed by third parties in
order to conduct its businesses, and if Time Warner is not able to obtain or to continue to obtain licenses from these
third parties on reasonable terms, its businesses could be adversely affected. It is also possible that, in connection
with a merger, sale or acquisition transaction, the Company may license its trademarks or service marks and
associated goodwill to third parties, or the business of various segments could be subject to certain restrictions in
connection with such trademarks or service marks and associated goodwill that were not in place prior to such a
transaction.

The Company has been, and may be in the future, subject to claims of intellectual property infringement,
which could have an adverse impact on the Company’s businesses or operating results due to a disruption in its
business operations, the incurrence of significant costs and other factors. From time to time, the Company
receives notices from others claiming that it infringes their intellectual property rights, and the number of
intellectual property infringement claims could increase in the future. Increased infringement claims and
lawsuits could require Time Warner to enter into royalty or licensing agreements on unfavorable terms, incur
substantial monetary liability or be enjoined preliminarily or permanently from further use of the intellectual
property in question. This could require Time Warner to change its business practices and limit its ability to compete
effectively. Even if Time Warner believes that the claims are without merit, the claims can be time-consuming and
costly to defend and divert management’s attention and resources away from its businesses. In addition, agreements
entered into by the Company may require it to indemnify the other party for certain third-party intellectual property
infringement claims, which could require the Company to expend sums to defend against or settle such claims or,
potentially, to pay damages. If Time Warner is required to take any of these actions, it could have an adverse impact
on the Company’s businesses or operating results. The use of new technologies to distribute content on the Internet,
including through Internet sites providing social networking and user-generated content, could put some of the
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well as cause them to incur significant technical, legal or other costs and limit their ability to provide competitive
content, features or tools.

The Company’s businesses are subject to labor interruption. The Company and certain of its suppliers retain
the services of writers, directors, actors, athletes, technicians, trade employees and others involved in the
development and production of motion pictures, television programs and magazines who are covered by
collective bargaining agreements. If the Company and its suppliers are unable to renew expiring collective
bargaining agreements, it is possible that the affected unions could take actions in the form of strikes, work
slowdowns or work stoppages. Such actions or the possibility of such actions could cause delays in the production or
the release dates of the Company’s feature films, television programs and magazines, as well as result in higher
costs either from such actions or less favorable terms of the applicable agreements on renewal.

The Company’s businesses rely heavily on network and information systems or other technology, and a
disruption or failure of such networks, systems or technology as a result of computer viruses, misappropriation of
data or other malfeasance, as well as outages, natural disasters, accidental releases of information or similar
events, may disrupt the Company’s businesses and damage its reputation. Because network and information
systems and other technologies are critical to many of Time Warner’s operating activities, network or information
system shutdowns or service disruptions caused by events such as computer hacking, dissemination of computer
viruses, worms and other destructive or disruptive software, denial of service attacks and other malicious activity, as
well as power outages, natural disasters, impairments to satellite systems used to transmit programming, terrorist
attacks and similar events, pose increasing risks. Such an event could have an adverse impact on the Company and
its customers, including degradation of service, service disruption and damage to equipment and data. Significant
incidents could result in a disruption of the Company’s operations, customer dissatisfaction, or a loss of customers
or revenues. Furthermore, the operating activities of Time Warner’s various businesses could be subject to risks
caused by misappropriation, misuse, leakage, falsification and accidental release or loss of information maintained
in the information technology systems and networks of the Company and third party vendors, including personnel,
customer and vendor data. The Company could be exposed to significant costs if such risks were to materialize, and
such events could damage the reputation and credibility of Time Warner and its businesses and have a negative
impact on its revenues. The Company also could be required to expend significant capital and other resources to
remedy any such security breach or to repair or replace networks or information systems.

If the AOL Separation or the TWC Separation is determined to be taxable for income tax purposes, Time
Warner and/or Time Warner’s stockholders who received shares of AOL or TWC in connection with the spin-offs
could incur significant income tax liabilities. In connection with the AOL Separation, Time Warner received an
opinion of counsel confirming that the AOL Separation will not result in the recognition, for U.S. Federal income
tax purposes, of gain or loss to Time Warner or its stockholders, except to the extent of cash received in lieu of
fractional shares. In connection with the TWC Separation, Time Warner received a private letter ruling from the
Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and opinions of counsel confirming that the TWC Separation should not result in
the recognition, for U.S. Federal income tax purposes, of gain or loss to Time Warner or its stockholders, except to
the extent of cash received in lieu of fractional shares. The IRS ruling and the opinions received in connection with
these transactions were based on, among other things, certain facts, assumptions, representations and undertakings
made by Time Warner and by AOL or TWC, as applicable. If any of these facts, assumptions, representations or
undertakings is incorrect or not otherwise satisfied, Time Warner and its stockholders may not be able to rely on the
relevant IRS ruling or opinion and could be subject to significant tax liabilities. Furthermore, opinions of counsel
are not binding on the IRS or state or local tax authorities or the courts, and a tax authority or court could determine
that the AOL Separation or the TWC Separation should be treated as a taxable transaction. Under the tax matters
agreement that Time Warner entered into with AOL, Time Warner is entitled to indemnification from AOL for taxes
resulting from the failure of the AOL Separation to qualify as tax-free (“AOL Transaction Taxes”) as a result of
(i) certain actions or failures to act by AOL or (ii) the failure of certain representations made by AOL to be true.
Similarly, under the tax matters agreement that Time Warner entered into with TWC, Time Warner is entitled to
indemnification from TWC for taxes resulting from the failure of the TWC Separation to qualify as tax-free (“TWC
Transaction Taxes” and, together with the AOL Transaction Taxes, the “Transaction Taxes”) as a result of (i) certain
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under these tax matters agreements, if Transaction Taxes are incurred for any other reason, Time Warner would not
be entitled to indemnification.

The Company’s businesses are subject to regulation in the U.S. and internationally, which could cause the
Company to incur additional costs or liabilities or disrupt its business practices. The Company’s businesses are
subject to a variety of U.S. and international laws and regulations. Cable networks in the United States are regulated
by U.S. federal laws and regulations issued and administered by various federal agencies, including the Federal
Communications Commission (“FCC”). Time Inc.’s magazine subscription and direct marketing activities are
subject to regulation by the Federal Trade Commission and the states under general consumer protection statutes
prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices, and certain areas of marketing activity are also subject to specific
federal statutes and rules. In addition, the rules of the Audit Bureau of Circulations govern Time Inc.’s magazine
subscription activities. The Company’s digital properties and activities are subject to a variety of laws and
regulations, including those relating to privacy, consumer protection, data retention and data protection, content
regulation and the use of software that allows for audience targeting and tracking of performance metrics, among
others.

The U.S. Congress, state legislatures and various regulatory bodies currently are considering, and may in the
future adopt, new laws, regulations and policies regarding various matters that could, directly or indirectly,
adversely affect the Company’s businesses. For example, in October 2009, the FCC initiated a rulemaking to adopt
so-called “net neutrality” rules which would, in part, require Internet service providers to adhere to new
nondiscrimination and transparency principles in managing their networks, but would allow reasonable
measures to address, among other things, network congestion and unlawful transfers of content, such as
copyrighted material subject to piracy. From time to time, there has been consideration of the extension of
indecency rules applicable to over-the-air broadcasters to cable and satellite programming and stricter enforcement
of existing laws and rules. Also, the FCC initiated a proceeding in 2008 to examine the use of product placement and
integration in television programming and sought comment on whether to enhance its existing sponsorship
identification disclosure rules, extend such rules to cable networks and expressly prohibit the use of paid product
placement or integration in children’s media. Policymakers have also raised concerns about violence in various
forms of content, including television programming, motion pictures and interactive videogames, and a renewed
interest in children’s media issues, which are currently the subject of an FCC inquiry. The Obama administration is
also expected to focus on combating childhood obesity through advocacy and other efforts in 2010, including an
interagency task force developing a voluntary nutrition standard for food and beverage marketing aimed at children
2-17 years old. Policymakers have also expressed interest in exploring whether cable operators should offer “à la
carte” programming to subscribers on a network-by-network basis or provide “family-friendly” tiers, and a number
of cable operators have voluntarily agreed to offer family tiers. The FCC also is examining the manner in which
some programming distributors package or bundle services sold to distributors, and the same conduct is at issue in
industry-wide antitrust litigation pending in Federal court in Los Angeles, in which the plaintiffs seek to prohibit
wholesale bundling practices prospectively. The unbundling or tiering of program services may reduce the
distribution of certain cable networks, thereby creating the risk of reduced viewership and increased marketing
expenses, and may affect the ability of Turner’s advertising-supported networks to compete for or attract the same
level of advertising dollars. A number of states have proposed “Do Not Mail” legislation, similar to Federal “Do Not
Call” legislation, which would allow consumers to register their names on a list and not receive direct mail. The
Senate Commerce Committee is currently investigating offers of free trial memberships in discount buying clubs
made to customers following a customer’s credit card purchase from a merchant. While the investigation does not
involve magazines, potential outcomes, such as certain restrictions on the transfer of credit card information, could
adversely affect the Publishing segment’s business.

The Company could incur substantial costs necessary to comply with new laws, regulations or policies or
substantial penalties or other liabilities if it fails to comply with them. Compliance with new laws, regulations or
policies also could cause the Company to change or limit its business practices in a manner that is adverse to its
businesses. In addition, if there are changes in laws that provide protections that the Company relies on in
conducting its business, it would subject the Company to greater risk of liability and could increase its costs of
compliance or limit its ability to operate certain lines of business.

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RISKS RELATING TO TIME WARNER’S NETWORKS BUSINESS
The loss of affiliation agreements, or renewal on less favorable terms, could cause the revenues of the
Networks segment to decline in any given period, and further consolidation of multichannel video programming
distributors could adversely affect the segment. The Networks segment depends on affiliation agreements with
cable system operators, satellite distribution services, telephone companies and other customers (known as
affiliates) for the distribution of its networks and services, and there can be no assurance that these affiliation
agreements will be renewed in the future on terms that are acceptable to the Networks segment. The renewal of such
agreements on less favorable terms may adversely affect the segment’s results of operations. In addition, the loss of
any one of these arrangements representing a significant number of subscribers or the loss of carriage on the most
widely penetrated programming tiers could reduce the distribution of the segment’s programming, which may
adversely affect its advertising and subscription revenues. The loss of favorable packaging, positioning, pricing or
other marketing opportunities with any affiliate of the segment’s networks also could reduce subscription revenues.
In addition, further consolidation among affiliates has provided them greater negotiating power, and increased
vertical integration of such affiliates could adversely affect the segment’s ability to maintain or obtain distribution
and/or marketing for its networks and services on commercially reasonable terms, or at all.
The inability of the Networks segment to license rights to popular programming could adversely affect the
segment’s revenues. The Networks segment obtains a significant portion of its popular programming from third
parties. For example, some of Turner’s most widely viewed programming, including sports programming, is made
available based on programming rights of varying durations that it has negotiated with third parties, as well as other
subsidiaries of the Company. Competition for popular programming is intense, and the businesses in the segment
may be outbid by their competitors for the rights to new popular programming or in connection with the renewal of
popular programming they currently license. In addition, renewal costs could substantially exceed the existing
contract costs. Alternatively, third parties from which the segment obtains programming, such as professional sports
teams or leagues, may create their own networks, which could reduce the amount of available content and further
intensify competition for licensed programming.
Increases in the costs of programming licenses and other significant costs may adversely affect the gross
margins of the Networks segment. The Networks segment licenses a significant amount of its programming, such
as motion pictures, television series, and sports events, from movie studios, television production companies and
sports organizations. For example, the Turner Networks have obtained the rights to produce and telecast significant
sports events, such as NBA play-off games, Major League Baseball play-off games and a series of NASCAR races.
If the level of demand for quality content exceeds the amount of quality content available, the networks may have to
pay significantly higher licensing costs, which in turn will exert greater pressure on the segment to offset such
increased costs with higher advertising and/or subscription revenues. There can be no assurance that the Networks
segment will be able to renew existing or enter into additional license agreements for its programming and, if so, if it
will be able to do so on terms that are similar to existing terms. There also can be no assurance that it will be able to
obtain the rights to distribute the content it licenses over new distribution platforms on acceptable terms. If it is
unable to obtain such extensions, renewals or agreements on acceptable terms, the gross margins of the Networks
segment may be adversely affected.
The Networks segment produces programming, and it incurs costs for creative talent, including actors, writers
and producers, as well as costs relating to development and marketing. The segment also incurs additional
significant costs, such as production and newsgathering costs. The Networks segment’s failure to generate sufficient
revenues to offset increases in the costs of creative talent or in development, marketing, production or
newsgathering costs may lead to decreased profits at the Networks segment.
The maturity of the U.S. video services business, together with rising retail rates, distributors’ focus on
selling alternative products and other factors, could adversely affect the future revenue growth of the Networks
segment. The U.S. video services business generally is a mature business, which may have a negative impact on the
ability of the Networks segment to achieve incremental growth in its advertising and subscription revenues. In
addition, programming distributors may increase their resistance to wholesale programming price increases, and
programming distributors are increasingly focused on selling services other than video, such as high-speed data and
voice services. Also, consumers’ basic video service rates have continued to increase, which could cause consumers
to cancel their video service subscriptions or reduce the number of services they subscribe to, and the risk of this
occurring may be greater during economic slowdowns.

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A decrease in demand for television product could adversely affect Warner Bros.’ revenues. Warner Bros. is a
leading supplier of television programming. If there is a decrease in the demand for Warner Bros.’ television
product, it could lead to the launch of fewer new television series and a reduction in the number of original programs
ordered by the networks, the per-episode license fees generated by Warner Bros. in the near term and the
syndication revenues generated by Warner Bros. in the future. Various factors may increase the risk of such a
decrease in demand, including station group consolidation and vertical integration between station groups and
broadcast networks, as well as the vertical integration of television production studios and broadcast networks,
which can increase the networks’ reliance on their in-house or affiliated studios. In addition, the failure of ratings for
the programming to meet expectations and the shift of viewers and advertisers away from network television to
other entertainment and information outlets could adversely affect the amount and type (e.g., scripted drama) of
original programming ordered by networks and the amount they are willing to pay for such programming. Local
television stations may face loss of viewership and an accompanying loss of advertising revenues as viewers move
to other entertainment outlets, which may negatively affect the segment’s ability to obtain the per-episode license
fees in syndication that it has received in the past. Finally, the increasing popularity of local television content in
international markets also could result in decreased demand, fewer available broadcast slots, and lower licensing
and syndication revenues for U.S. television content.
If the costs of producing and marketing feature films increase in the future, it may be more difficult for a film
to generate a profit. The production and marketing of feature films require substantial capital. In recent years, the
costs of producing feature films have generally increased. If production and marketing costs increase in the future, it
may make it more difficult for the segment’s films to generate a profit. Such increases also create a greater need for
the Filmed Entertainment segment to generate revenues internationally or from other media, such as home
entertainment, television and new media.
Changes in estimates of future revenues from feature films could result in the write-off or the acceleration of
the amortization of film production costs. The Filmed Entertainment segment is required to amortize capitalized
film production costs over the expected revenue streams as it recognizes revenues from the associated films. The
amount of film production costs that will be amortized each quarter depends on how much future revenue the
segment expects to receive from each film. Unamortized film production costs are evaluated for impairment each
reporting period on a film-by-film basis. If estimated remaining revenue is not sufficient to recover the unamortized
film production costs plus expected but unincurred marketing costs, the unamortized film production costs will be
written down to fair value. In any given quarter, if the segment lowers its forecast with respect to total anticipated
revenue from any individual feature film, it would be required to accelerate amortization of related film costs. Such
a write-down or accelerated amortization could adversely affect the operating results of the Filmed Entertainment
segment.

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RISKS RELATING TO TIME WARNER’S PUBLISHING BUSINESS
The Publishing segment could face increased costs and business disruption resulting from instability in the
wholesaler distribution channel. The Publishing segment operates a national distribution business that relies on
wholesalers to distribute its magazines to newsstands and other retail outlets. A small number of wholesalers are
responsible for a substantial percentage of the wholesale magazine distribution business in the U.S. In 2008 and
2009, there was significantly increased instability in the wholesaler channel that led to one major wholesaler leaving
the business and to certain disruptions to magazine distribution. There is the possibility of further consolidation
among these major wholesalers and insolvency of or non-payment by one or more of these wholesalers, especially
in light of the economic climate and its impact on retailers. Distribution channel disruptions can temporarily impede
the Publishing segment’s ability to distribute magazines to the retail marketplace, which could, among other things,
negatively affect the ability of certain magazines to meet the rate base established with advertisers. Continued
disruption in the wholesaler channel, an increase in wholesaler costs or the failure of wholesalers to pay amounts
due could adversely affect the Publishing segment’s operating income or cash flow.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

INTRODUCTION
Management’s discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition (“MD&A”) is a
supplement to the accompanying consolidated financial statements and provides additional information on
Time Warner Inc.’s (“Time Warner” or the “Company”) businesses, current developments, financial condition,
cash flows and results of operations. MD&A is organized as follows:
• Overview. This section provides a general description of Time Warner’s business segments, as well as
recent developments the Company believes are important in understanding the results of operations and
financial condition or in understanding anticipated future trends.
• Results of operations. This section provides an analysis of the Company’s results of operations for the
three years ended December 31, 2009. This analysis is presented on both a consolidated and a business
segment basis. In addition, a brief description is provided of significant transactions and events that affect
the comparability of the results being analyzed.
• Financial condition and liquidity. This section provides an analysis of the Company’s cash flows for the
three years ended December 31, 2009, as well as a discussion of the Company’s outstanding debt and
commitments that existed as of December 31, 2009. Included in the analysis of outstanding debt is a
discussion of the amount of financial capacity available to fund the Company’s future commitments, as
well as a discussion of other financing arrangements.
• Market risk management. This section discusses how the Company monitors and manages exposure to
potential gains and losses arising from changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates, foreign
currency exchange rates and changes in the market value of financial instruments.
• Critical accounting policies. This section identifies those accounting principles that are considered
important to the Company’s results of operations and financial condition, require significant judgment and
require estimates on the part of management in application. All of the Company’s significant accounting
policies, including those considered to be critical accounting policies, are summarized in Note 1 to the
accompanying consolidated financial statements.
• Caution concerning forward-looking statements. This section provides a description of the use of
forward-looking information appearing in this report, including in MD&A and the consolidated financial
statements. Such information is based on management’s current expectations about future events, which
are inherently susceptible to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Refer to “Risk Factors” above for a
discussion of the risk factors applicable to the Company.

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OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION – (Continued)

OVERVIEW
Time Warner is a leading media and entertainment company, whose major businesses encompass an array of the
most respected and successful media brands. Among the Company’s brands are HBO, TNT, CNN, People, Sports
Illustrated and Time. The Company produces and distributes films through Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema,
including Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, The Hangover, The Blind Side and Sherlock Holmes, as well as
television series, including Two and a Half Men, The Mentalist, The Big Bang Theory, Gossip Girl and The Closer.
During 2009, the Company generated revenues of $25.785 billion (down 3% from $26.516 billion in 2008),
Operating Income of $4.545 billion (compared to Operating Loss of $3.028 billion in 2008), Net Income
attributable to Time Warner shareholders of $2.468 billion (compared to Net Loss attributable to Time Warner
shareholders of $13.402 billion in 2008) and Cash Provided by Operations from Continuing Operations of
$3.385 billion (down 17% from $4.064 billion in 2008). As discussed more fully in “Business Segment Results,” the
year ended December 31, 2008 included asset impairments of $7.213 billion, primarily related to reductions in the
carrying values of goodwill and identifiable intangible assets at the Company’s Publishing segment.
On March 12, 2009, the Company completed the legal and structural separation of Time Warner Cable Inc.
(“TWC”) from the Company. In addition, on December 9, 2009, the Company completed the legal and structural
separation of AOL Inc. (“AOL”) from the Company. With the completion of these separations, the Company
disposed of its Cable and AOL segments in their entirety and ceased to consolidate their financial condition and
results of operations in its consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, the Company has presented the financial
condition and results of operations of its former Cable and AOL segments as discontinued operations in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements for all periods presented.

Time Warner Businesses
Time Warner classifies its operations into three reportable segments: Networks, Filmed Entertainment and
Publishing.
Time Warner evaluates the performance and operational strength of its business segments based on several
factors, of which the primary financial measure is operating income before depreciation of tangible assets and
amortization of intangible assets (“Operating Income before Depreciation and Amortization”). Operating Income
before Depreciation and Amortization eliminates the uneven effects across all business segments of noncash
depreciation of tangible assets and amortization of certain intangible assets, primarily intangible assets recognized
in business combinations. Operating Income before Depreciation and Amortization should be considered in
addition to Operating Income, as well as other measures of financial performance. Accordingly, the discussion of
the results of operations for each of Time Warner’s business segments includes both Operating Income before
Depreciation and Amortization and Operating Income. For additional information regarding Time Warner’s
business segments, refer to Note 14, “Segment Information” to the accompanying consolidated financial
statements.
Networks. Time Warner’s Networks segment is comprised of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (“Turner”)
and Home Box Office, Inc. (“HBO”). In 2009, the Networks segment generated revenues of $11.703 billion (45% of
the Company’s overall revenues), $3.967 billion in Operating Income before Depreciation and Amortization and
$3.545 billion in Operating Income.
The Turner networks — including such recognized brands as TNT, TBS, CNN, Cartoon Network, truTV and
HLN — are among the leaders in advertising-supported cable television networks. For eight consecutive years,
more primetime households have watched advertising-supported cable television networks than the national
broadcast networks. The Turner networks generate revenues principally from providing programming to cable
system operators, satellite distribution services, telephone companies and other distributors (known as affiliates)
that have contracted to receive and distribute this programming and from the sale of advertising. Key contributors to
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syndicated series, news, network movie premieres and animation leading to strong ratings and revenue growth, as
well as strong brands and operating efficiencies.
HBO operates the HBO and Cinemax multichannel premium pay television programming services, with the
HBO service ranking as the nation’s most widely distributed premium pay television service. HBO generates
revenues principally from providing programming to affiliates that have contracted to receive and distribute such
programming to subscribers who are generally free to cancel their subscriptions at any time. An additional source of
revenues for HBO is the sale of its original programming, including Sex and the City, True Blood, Entourage, The
Sopranos and Rome.
The Company’s Networks segment has been pursuing international expansion in select areas. For example, in
January 2010, HBO acquired the remainder of its partners’ interests in HBO Central Europe (“HBO CE”), and in
December 2009, Turner entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in NDTV Imagine Limited, which
owns a Hindi general entertainment channel in India, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2010 and is
subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals. In addition, during the third
quarter of 2009, Turner acquired Japan Image Communications Co., Ltd. (“JIC”), a Japanese pay television
business. During the fourth quarter of 2008, HBO acquired additional equity interests in HBO Latin America
Group, consisting of HBO Brasil, HBO Olé and HBO Latin America Production Services (collectively, “HBO
LAG”). In recent years, Turner has also expanded its presence in Germany, Korea, Latin America, Turkey and the
United Arab Emirates, and HBO has acquired additional equity interests in HBO Asia and HBO South Asia. JIC and
HBO LAG together contributed revenues and Operating Income before Depreciation and Amortization of
$373 million and $106 million, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2009. The Company anticipates
that international expansion will continue to be an area of focus at the Networks segment for the foreseeable future.
Filmed Entertainment. Time Warner’s Filmed Entertainment segment is comprised of Warner Bros.
Entertainment Group (“Warner Bros.”), one of the world’s leading studios, and its subsidiary, New Line
Cinema LLC (“New Line”). In 2009, the Filmed Entertainment segment generated revenues of $11.066 billion
(41% of the Company’s overall revenues), $1.447 billion in Operating Income before Depreciation and
Amortization and $1.084 billion in Operating Income.
The Filmed Entertainment segment has diversified sources of revenues within its film and television businesses,
including an extensive film library and a global distribution infrastructure, which have helped it to deliver consistent
long-term operating performance. To increase operational efficiencies and maximize performance within the
Filmed Entertainment segment, in 2008 the Company reorganized the New Line business to be operated as a unit of
Warner Bros. while maintaining separate development, production and other operations. Beginning in the first
quarter of 2009, Warner Bros. commenced a significant restructuring, primarily consisting of headcount reductions
and the outsourcing of certain functions to an external service provider. As a result of these restructurings, the
Filmed Entertainment segment incurred restructuring charges of $105 million for the year ended December 31,
2009, and expects to incur additional restructuring charges of approximately $10 million in the first quarter of 2010.
Warner Bros. continues to be an industry leader in the television business. During the 2009-2010 broadcast
season, Warner Bros. is producing approximately 20 primetime series, with at least one series airing on each of the
five broadcast networks (including Two and a Half Men, The Mentalist, The Big Bang Theory, Gossip Girl, Fringe,
Chuck and The Bachelor), as well as original series for several cable networks (including The Closer and Nip/Tuck).
The growth in home video revenues, in particular revenues from DVD sales, has been one of the largest drivers
of the segment’s profit over the last several years. The industry and the Company experienced a decline in home
video revenues in 2009 and 2008 as a result of several factors, including the general economic downturn in the
U.S. and many regions around the world, increasing competition for consumer discretionary time and spending,
piracy and the maturation of the standard definition DVD format. During 2009, the decline in home video revenues
was also affected by consumers shifting to subscription rental services and discount rental kiosks, which generate
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standard definition DVDs and the shift to rental services was growing sales of high definition Blu-ray Discs and
increased electronic delivery, which have higher gross margins than standard definition DVDs.

Piracy, including physical piracy as well as illegal online file-sharing, continues to be a significant issue for the
filmed entertainment industry. Due to technological advances, piracy has expanded from music to movies,
television programming and interactive video games. The Company seeks to limit the threat of piracy through
a combination of approaches, including offering legitimate market alternatives, applying technical protection
measures, pursuing legal sanctions for infringement, promoting appropriate legislative initiatives and enhancing
public awareness of the meaning and value of intellectual property. The Company also works with various cross-
industry groups and trade associations, as well as with strategic partners to develop and implement technological
solutions to control digital piracy.

Publishing. Time Warner’s Publishing segment consists principally of magazine publishing and related
websites as well as a number of direct-marketing businesses. In 2009, the Publishing segment generated revenues of
$3.736 billion (14% of the Company’s overall revenues), $419 million in Operating Income before Depreciation
and Amortization and $246 million in Operating Income.

As of December 31, 2009, Time Inc. published 21 magazines in the U.S., including People, Sports Illustrated,
Time, InStyle, Real Simple, Southern Living, Entertainment Weekly and Fortune, and over 90 magazines outside the
U.S., primarily through IPC Media (“IPC”) in the U.K. and Grupo Editorial Expansión (“GEE”) in Mexico. The
Publishing segment generates revenues primarily from advertising (including advertising on digital properties),
magazine subscriptions and newsstand sales. Time Inc. also owns the magazine subscription marketer, Synapse
Group, Inc. (“Synapse”), and the school and youth group fundraising company, QSP, Inc. and its Canadian affiliate,
Quality Service Programs Inc. (collectively, “QSP”). Advertising sales at the Publishing segment, particularly print
advertising sales, were significantly adversely affected by the economic environment during 2009. Online
advertising sales at the Publishing segment have also been adversely affected by the current economic
environment, although, on a percentage basis, to a lesser degree than print advertising sales. Time Inc.
continues to develop digital content, including the relaunch of RealSimple.com and the expansion of
People.com and Time.com, as well as the expansion of digital properties owned by IPC and GEE. For the year
ended December 31, 2009, online Advertising revenues were 12% of Time Inc.’s total Advertising revenues
compared to 10% for the year ended December 31, 2008. On July 16, 2009, Time Inc. completed the sale of its
direct-selling division, Southern Living At Home.

In its ongoing effort to streamline operations and reduce its cost structure, the Publishing segment executed
restructuring initiatives, primarily resulting in headcount reductions, in the fourth quarters of 2009 and 2008. For
the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, restructuring costs, primarily consisting of severance costs, were
$99 million and $176 million, respectively.

Recent Developments

Separations of TWC and AOL from Time Warner and Reverse Stock Split of Time Warner Common Stock

On March 12, 2009 (the “Distribution Record Date”), the Company disposed of all of its shares of TWC
common stock and completed the legal and structural separation of TWC from Time Warner (the “TWC
Separation”). In addition, on December 9, 2009, the Company disposed of all of its shares of AOL common
stock and completed the legal and structural separation of AOL from Time Warner (the “AOL Separation”). With
the completion of these separations, the Company disposed of its Cable and AOL segments in their entirety.
Accordingly, the Company has presented the financial condition and results of operations of its former AOL and
Cable segments as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for all periods
presented. See Notes 1 and 3 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

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In connection with the TWC Separation, prior to the Distribution Record Date, on March 12, 2009, TWC paid a
special cash dividend of $10.27 per share to all holders of TWC Class A common stock and TWC Class B common
stock as of the close of business on March 11, 2009, which resulted in the receipt by Time Warner of $9.253 billion.

Also in connection with the TWC Separation, the Company implemented a 1-for-3 reverse stock split on
March 27, 2009.

Common Stock Repurchase Program

On July 26, 2007, Time Warner’s Board of Directors authorized a common stock repurchase program that
allows the Company to purchase up to an aggregate of $5 billion of common stock. Purchases under this stock
repurchase program may be made from time to time on the open market and in privately negotiated transactions.
The size and timing of these purchases are based on a number of factors, including price and business and market
conditions. From the program’s inception through February 17, 2010, the Company repurchased approximately
102 million shares of common stock for approximately $4.2 billion, pursuant to trading programs under
Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. This number included approximately
51 million shares of common stock purchased for approximately $1.4 billion in 2009 and 2010 (Note 9). As of
December 31, 2009, the Company had approximately $1.0 billion remaining on its stock repurchase program. On
January 28, 2010, Time Warner’s Board of Directors increased this amount to $3.0 billion.

HBO Central Europe Acquisition

On January 27, 2010, HBO purchased the remainder of its partners’ interests in the HBO CE joint venture for
approximately $155 million in cash. HBO CE operates the HBO and Cinemax premium pay television
programming services serving 11 territories in Central Europe. This transaction resulted in HBO owning 100%
of the interests of HBO CE. Prior to this transaction, HBO owned 33% of the interests in HBO CE and accounted for
this investment under the equity method of accounting. See Note 3 to the accompanying consolidated financial
statements.

CME Investment

On May 18, 2009, the Company completed an investment in Central European Media Enterprises Ltd.
(“CME”) in which the Company received a 31% economic interest for $246 million in cash. As of December 31,
2009, the Company was deemed to beneficially hold an approximate 36% voting interest. CME is a publicly-traded
broadcasting company operating leading networks in seven Central and Eastern European countries. In connection
with its investment, Time Warner agreed to allow CME founder and Non-Executive Chairman Ronald S. Lauder to
vote Time Warner’s shares of CME for at least four years, subject to certain exceptions. The Company’s investment
in CME is being accounted for under the cost method of accounting. See Note 3 to the accompanying consolidated
financial statements.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Changes in Basis of Presentation

As discussed more fully in Note 1 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the 2008 and 2007
financial information has been recast so that the basis of presentation is consistent with that of the 2009 financial
information. This recast reflects (i) the financial condition and results of operations of TWC and AOL as
discontinued operations for all periods presented, (ii) the adoption of recent accounting guidance pertaining to
noncontrolling interests, (iii) the adoption of recent accounting guidance pertaining to participating securities and
(iv) the 1-for-3 reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock that became effective on March 27, 2009.

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Recent Accounting Guidance
See Note 1 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for a discussion of accounting guidance
adopted in 2009 and recent accounting guidance not yet adopted.

Significant Transactions and Other Items Affecting Comparability
As more fully described herein and in the related notes to the accompanying consolidated financial statements,
the comparability of Time Warner’s results from continuing operations has been affected by significant transactions
and certain other items in each period as follows (millions):
Years Ended December 31,
2009 2008 2007
(recast) (recast)
Amounts related to securities litigation and government investigations,
net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (30) $ (21) $ (171)
Asset impairments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (85) (7,213) (34)
Gain (loss) on sale of assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (33) (3) 6
Impact on Operating Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (148) (7,237) (199)
Investment gains (losses), net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (21) (60) 75
Amounts related to the separation of TWC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 (11) —
Costs related to the separation of AOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (15) — —
Share of equity investment gain on disposal of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — 30 —
Pretax impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (170) (7,278) (124)
Income tax impact of above items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 488 17
Tax items related to TWC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 (9) 6
After-tax impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (109) (6,799) (101)
Noncontrolling interest impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 — —
Impact of items on income from continuing operations attributable to
Time Warner Inc. shareholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (104) $ (6,799) $ (101)

In addition to the items affecting comparability above, the Company incurred restructuring costs of
$212 million, $327 million and $114 million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007,
respectively. For further discussions of restructuring costs, refer to the “Consolidated Results” and “Business
Segment Results” discussions.

Amounts Related to Securities Litigation
The Company recognized legal reserves as well as legal and other professional fees related to the defense of
various securities litigation totaling $30 million, $21 million and $180 million for the years ended December 31,
2009, 2008 and 2007 respectively. In addition, the Company recognized insurance recoveries of $9 million in 2007.

Asset Impairments
During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recorded noncash impairments of $52 million at the
Networks segment related to Turner’s interest in a general entertainment network in India and $33 million at the
Publishing segment related to certain fixed assets in connection with the Publishing segment’s restructuring
activities.
During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recorded noncash impairments related to goodwill
and identifiable intangible assets of $7.139 billion at the Publishing segment. The Company also recorded noncash

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impairments of $18 million related to GameTap, an online video game business, at the Networks segment and
$30 million related to a sub-lease with a tenant that filed for bankruptcy in September 2008, $21 million related to
Southern Living At Home and $5 million related to certain other asset write-offs at the Publishing segment.
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company recorded a $34 million noncash impairment at the
Networks segment related to the impairment of the Courtroom Television Network LLC (“Court TV”) tradename as
a result of rebranding the Court TV network name to truTV.

Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recognized a $33 million loss on the sale of Warner Bros.’
Italian cinema assets.
For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recorded a $3 million loss on the sale of GameTap at the
Networks segment.
For the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company recorded a $6 million gain on the sale of four non-
strategic magazine titles at the Publishing segment.

Investment Losses, Net
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recognized net investment losses of $21 million,
including a $23 million impairment of the Company’s investment in Miditech Pvt. Limited, a programming
production company in India, and $43 million of other miscellaneous investment losses, net, partially offset by a
$28 million gain on the sale of the Company’s investment in TiVo Inc. and a $17 million gain on the sale of the
Company’s investment in Eidos plc (formerly Sci Entertainment Group plc) (“Eidos”).
For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recognized net investment losses of $60 million,
including a $38 million impairment of the Company’s investment in Eidos, $12 million of other miscellaneous
investment losses, net and $10 million of losses resulting from market fluctuations in equity derivative instruments.
For the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company recognized net investment gains of $75 million, including
a $100 million gain on the Company’s sale of its 50% interest in Bookspan, a $56 million gain on the sale of the
Company’s investment in Oxygen Media Corporation, $47 million of other miscellaneous investment gains, net and
$2 million of gains resulting from market fluctuations in equity derivative instruments, partially offset by a
$73 million impairment of the Company’s investment in The CW and a $57 million impairment of the Company’s
investment in Eidos.

Amounts Related to the Separation of TWC
The Company incurred pretax direct transaction costs (e.g., legal and professional fees) related to the separation
of TWC of $6 million for the year ended December 31, 2009 and $11 million for the year ended December 31, 2008,
which have been reflected in other income (loss), net in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. In
addition, for the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recognized $20 million of other income related to the
increase in the estimated fair value of Time Warner equity awards held by TWC employees.

Costs Related to the Separation of AOL
During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company incurred costs related to the separation of AOL of
$15 million, which have been reflected in other income (loss), net in the accompanying consolidated statement of
operations. These costs related to the solicitation of consents from debt holders to amend the indentures governing
certain of the Company’s debt securities for the year ended December 31, 2009. For additional information, refer to

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“Financial Condition and Liquidity — Outstanding Debt and Other Financing Arrangements — Consent
Solicitation.”

Share of Equity Investment Gain on Disposal of Assets
For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recognized $30 million as its share of a pretax gain on the
sale of a Central European documentary channel of an equity method investee.

Income Tax Impact and Tax Items Related to TWC
The income tax impact reflects the estimated tax or tax benefit associated with each item affecting
comparability. Such estimated taxes or tax benefits vary based on certain factors, including the taxability or
deductibility of the items and foreign tax on certain transactions. For the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and
2007, the Company also recognized approximately $24 million of tax benefits, $9 million of tax expense and
$6 million of tax benefits, respectively, attributable to the impact of certain state tax law changes on TWC net
deferred liabilities.

Noncontrolling Interest Impact
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the noncontrolling interest impact of $5 million reflects the minority
owner’s share of the tax provision related to changes in certain state tax laws on TWC net deferred liabilities.

2009 vs. 2008
Consolidated Results
The following discussion provides an analysis of the Company’s results of operations and should be read in
conjunction with the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
Revenues. The components of revenues are as follows (millions):
2009 2008 % Change
(recast)
Subscription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8,859 $ 8,397 6%
Advertising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,161 5,798 (11%)
Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,020 11,435 (4%)
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745 886 (16%)
Total revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 25,785 $ 26,516 (3%)

The increase in Subscription revenues for the year ended December 31, 2009 was primarily related to an
increase at the Networks segment, offset partially by a decline at the Publishing segment. The increase in
Subscription revenues at the Networks segment was due primarily to higher subscription rates at both Turner and
HBO and international subscriber growth including the effect of the consolidation of HBO LAG, partially offset by
the negative impact of foreign exchange rates at Turner. The decrease at the Publishing segment was primarily due
to softening domestic newsstand sales and declines in domestic subscription sales, both due in part to the effect of
the current economic environment, as well as decreases at IPC resulting primarily from the negative impact of
foreign exchange rates.
The decrease in Advertising revenues for the year ended December 31, 2009 was primarily due to declines at
the Publishing segment and, to a lesser extent, a decline at the Networks segment. The decrease at the Publishing
segment was primarily due to declines in domestic print Advertising revenues and international print Advertising
revenues, including the effect of foreign exchange rates at IPC, and lower online revenues. The decrease at the

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Networks segment reflected decreases at Turner’s news networks, mainly due to audience declines, in part tied to
the impact of the 2008 election coverage, and weakened demand, as well as at Turner’s international entertainment
networks, reflecting the negative impact of foreign exchange rates.

The decrease in Content revenues for the year ended December 31, 2009 was due primarily to declines at the
Filmed Entertainment and Networks segments. The decline at the Filmed Entertainment segment was mainly due to
a decrease in theatrical product revenues, partially offset by an increase in television product revenues. The negative
impact of foreign exchange rates also contributed to the decline in Content revenues at the Filmed Entertainment
segment. The decline at the Networks segment was due primarily to lower ancillary sales of HBO’s original
programming.

Each of the revenue categories is discussed in greater detail by segment in “Business Segment Results.”

Costs of Revenues. For the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, costs of revenues totaled $14.438 billion
and $14.953 billion, respectively, and, as a percentage of revenues, were both 56%. The segment variations are
discussed in detail in “Business Segment Results.”

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. For the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, selling,
general and administrative expenses decreased 8% to $6.153 billion in 2009 from $6.692 billion in 2008, due to
decreases across each of the segments. The segment variations are discussed in detail in “Business Segment
Results.”

Included in selling, general and administrative expenses are amounts related to securities litigation. The
Company recognized legal and other professional fees related to the defense of various securities lawsuits totaling
$30 million and $21 million in 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Included in costs of revenues and selling, general and administrative expenses is depreciation expense, which
increased to $679 million in 2009 from $670 million in 2008.

Amortization Expense. Amortization expense decreased to $319 million in 2009 from $356 million in 2008.
The decrease in amortization expense primarily related to declines at the Filmed Entertainment and Publishing
segments, partially offset by an increase at the Networks segment. The segment variations are discussed in detail in
“Business Segment Results.”

Restructuring Costs. During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company incurred restructuring costs of
$212 million primarily related to various employee terminations and other exit activities, including $8 million at the
Networks segment, $105 million at the Filmed Entertainment segment and $99 million at the Publishing segment.
The total number of employees terminated across the segments in 2009 was approximately 1,500.

During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company incurred restructuring costs of $327 million, primarily
related to various employee terminations and other exit activities, including $142 million at the Filmed
Entertainment segment, $176 million at the Publishing segment and $12 million at the Corporate segment,
partially offset by a reversal of $3 million at the Networks segment. The total number of employees terminated
across the segments in 2008 was approximately 1,700.

Operating Income (Loss). Operating Income was $4.545 billion in 2009 compared to Operating Loss of
$3.028 billion in 2008. Excluding the items previously noted under “Significant Transactions and Other
Items Affecting Comparability” totaling $148 million and $7.237 billion of expense for the year ended
December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, Operating Income increased $484 million, primarily reflecting
increases at the Networks and Filmed Entertainment segments, partially offset by a decline at the Publishing
segment. The segment variations are discussed under “Business Segment Results.”

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Interest Expense, Net. Interest expense, net, decreased to $1.155 billion in 2009 from $1.325 billion in 2008.
The decrease in interest expense, net for the year ended December 31, 2009 is due primarily to lower average net
debt and also included a $43 million benefit in connection with the resolution of an international VAT matter.
Other Loss, Net. Other loss, net detail is shown in the table below (millions):
2009 2008
(recast)
Investment losses, net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (21) $ (60)
Amounts related to the separation of TWC . . . . ...................... 14 (11)
Costs related to the separation of AOL . . . . . . . ...................... (15) —
Income (loss) from equity method investees . . . ...................... (63) 18
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................... (22) 9
Other loss, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (107) $ (44)

The changes in investment losses, net, amounts related to the separation of TWC and costs related to the
separation of AOL are discussed under “Significant Transactions and Other Items Affecting Comparability.” The
change in Income (loss) from equity method investees for the year ended December 31, 2009 was primarily due to
the Company’s recognition in the third quarter of 2008 of its $30 million share of a pretax gain on the sale of a
Central European documentary channel by an equity method investee, as well as higher losses in 2009 from equity
method investees. The remaining change reflected the negative impact of foreign exchange rates, partly offset by
lower securitization expenses.
Income Tax Provision. Income tax expense from continuing operations was $1.194 billion in 2009 compared
to $692 million in 2008. The Company’s effective tax rate for continuing operations was 36% in 2009 compared to
(16%) in 2008. The change is primarily attributable to the portion of the goodwill impairment in 2008 that did not
generate a tax benefit and the recognition of certain state and local tax benefits in 2009.
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations. Income from continuing operations was $2.089 billion in 2009
compared to a loss from continuing operations of $5.089 billion in 2008. Excluding the items previously noted
under “Significant Transactions and Other Items Affecting Comparability” totaling $109 million and $6.799 billion
of expense, net in 2009 and 2008, respectively, income from continuing operations increased by $488 million,
primarily reflecting higher Operating Income and lower interest expense, net, partially offset by higher other losses,
net, all as noted above. Basic and diluted income per common share from continuing operations attributable to Time
Warner Inc. common shareholders were $1.75 and $1.74, respectively, in 2009 compared to basic and diluted loss
per common share from continuing operations attributable to Time Warner Inc. common shareholders of $4.27 for
both in 2008.
Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax. The financial results for the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
included the impact of treating the results of operations and financial condition of TWC and AOL as discontinued
operations. Discontinued operations, net of tax was income of $428 million in 2009 and was a loss of $9.559 billion
in 2008. The current year results included TWC’s results for the period from January 1, 2009 through March 12,
2009 and AOL’s results for the period January 1, 2009 through December 9, 2009, as compared to the results for
2008, which included TWC’s results and AOL’s results for the full twelve-month period in 2008. Included in
discontinued operations for 2008 was a noncash impairment of $14.822 billion and a related tax benefit of
$5.729 billion to reduce the carrying values of certain cable franchise rights at TWC and a noncash impairment of
$2.207 billion and a related tax benefit of $90 million to reduce the carrying value of goodwill at AOL. For
additional information, see Note 3 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests. Net income attributable to noncontrolling
interests was $49 million in 2009 compared to a net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests of $1.246 billion in

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2008 of which $39 million of income and a $1.251 billion loss, respectively, were attributable to discontinued
operations.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Time Warner Inc. shareholders. Net income attributable to Time Warner
Inc. common shareholders was $2.468 billion in 2009 compared to a loss of $13.402 billion in 2008. Basic and
diluted net income per common share attributable to Time Warner Inc. common shareholders were $2.08 and $2.07,
respectively, in 2009 compared to basic and diluted net loss per common share attributable to Time Warner Inc.
common shareholders of $11.23 for both in 2008.

Business Segment Results
Networks. Revenues, Operating Income before Depreciation and Amortization and Operating Income of the
Networks segment for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 are as follows (millions):
2009 2008 % Change

Revenues:
Subscription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7,491 $ 6,835 10%
Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,272 3,359 (3%)
Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 813 900 (10%)
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 60 112%
Total revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,703 11,154 5%
Costs of revenues(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (5,594) (5,316) 5%
Selling, general and administrative(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2,082) (2,333) (11%)
Loss on disposal of consolidated business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — (3) (100%)
Asset impairments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (52) (18) 189%
Restructuring costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (8) 3 NM
Operating Income before Depreciation and Amortization . . . . . . . . 3,967 3,487 14%
Depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (349) (326) 7%
Amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (73) (43) 70%
Operating Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,545 $ 3,118 14%

(a)
Costs of revenues and selling, general and administrative expenses exclude depreciation.

The increase in Subscription revenues was due primarily to higher subscription rates at both Turner and HBO
and international subscriber growth as well as the consolidation of HBO LAG, partially offset by the negative
impact of foreign exchange rates at Turner.
The decrease in Advertising revenues reflected decreases at Turner’s news networks, mainly due to audience
declines, in part tied to the impact of the 2008 election coverage, and weakened demand, as well as the negative
impact of foreign exchange rates at Turner’s international entertainment networks.
The decrease in Content revenues was due primarily to lower ancillary sales of HBO’s original programming,
partly offset by the effect of lower than anticipated home video returns of approximately $25 million.
Costs of revenues increased due to higher programming costs, partially offset by lower newsgathering costs,
primarily reflecting the absence of the prior year’s election-related newsgathering costs. Programming costs
increased 8% to $4.177 billion from $3.861 billion in 2008. The increase in programming costs was due primarily to
the impact of the consolidation of HBO LAG, higher expenses related to licensed programming at both Turner and
HBO and original programming at Turner, partially offset by lower sports programming expenses at Turner that
were primarily related to NBA programming. Licensed programming costs for the year ended December 31, 2009

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included a fourth quarter $104 million write-down to the net realizable value relating to a program licensed by
Turner from Warner Bros. that the Company is attempting to re-license to a third party. The write-down of this
licensed program was partially offset by $27 million of intercompany profits that have been eliminated in
consolidation, resulting in a net charge to Time Warner of $77 million. Costs of revenues as a percentage of
revenues were 48% in both 2009 and 2008.
The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2009 reflected a
$281 million charge in 2008 as a result of a trial court judgment against Turner related to the 2004 sale of the Atlanta
Hawks and Thrashers franchises (the “Winter Sports Teams”). Excluding the impact of this charge, selling, general
and administrative expenses increased slightly due to increased costs associated with the consolidation of HBO
LAG, partially offset by lower marketing expenses.
As previously noted under “Significant Transactions and Other Items Affecting Comparability,” the 2009
results included a $52 million noncash impairment of intangible assets related to Turner’s interest in a general
entertainment network in India. The 2008 results included an $18 million noncash impairment of GameTap, an
online video game business, and a $3 million loss on the sale of GameTap. In addition, the 2009 results included
restructuring costs of $8 million at HBO primarily related to severance, and the 2008 results included a $3 million
reversal of 2007 restructuring charges related to senior management changes at HBO due to changes in estimates.
Operating Income before Depreciation and Amortization increased primarily due to an increase in revenues.
Operating Income increased primarily due to the increase in Operating Income before Depreciation and
Amortization, partly offset by higher amortization expense primarily related to the consolidation of HBO LAG.
Filmed Entertainment. Revenues, Operating Income before Depreciation and Amortization and Operating
Income of the Filmed Entertainment segment for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 are as follows
(millions):
2009 2008 % Change

Revenues:
Subscription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 44 $ 39 13%
Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 88 (10%)
Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,766 11,030 (2%)
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 241 (27%)
Total revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,066 11,398 (3%)
Costs of revenues(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (7,805) (8,161) (4%)
Selling, general and administrative(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1,676) (1,867) (10%)
Loss on sale of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (33) — NM
Restructuring costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (105) (142) (26%)
Operating Income before Depreciation and Amortization . . . . . . . 1,447 1,228 18%
Depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (164) (167) (2%)
Amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (199) (238) (16%)
Operating Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,084 $ 823 32%

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Content revenues primarily include theatrical product (which is content made available for initial exhibition in
theaters) and television product (which is content made available for initial airing on television). The components of
Content revenues for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 are as follows (millions):
2009 2008 % Change

Theatrical product:
Theatrical film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,085 $ 1,861 12%
Home video and electronic delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,820 3,320 (15%)
Television licensing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,459 1,574 (7%)
Consumer products and other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 191 (32%)
Total theatrical product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,493 6,946 (7%)
Television product:
Television licensing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,506 2,274 10%
Home video and electronic delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 777 814 (5%)
Total television product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,497 3,312 6%
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 776 772 1%
Total Content revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10,766 $ 11,030 (2%)

The decline in Content revenues included the negative impact of foreign exchange rates on many of the
segment’s international operations.
The increase in theatrical film revenues was due primarily to the success of certain key releases in 2009, which
compared favorably to 2008. Revenues in 2009 included the releases of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,
The Hangover, The Blind Side, Sherlock Holmes and Terminator Salvation compared to revenues in 2008, which
included the releases of The Dark Knight, 10,000 B.C., Sex and the City, Get Smart and Journey to the Center of the
Earth. Theatrical product revenues from home video and electronic delivery decreased primarily due to the reduced
quantity and performance of new releases and lower catalog sales, driven in part by the negative impact of the
current economic environment and secular trends, partially offset by the effect of lower than anticipated catalog
returns. Significant titles in 2009 included Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, The Hangover, Gran Torino and
Terminator Salvation, while significant titles in 2008 included The Dark Knight, I Am Legend, 10,000 B.C., The
Bucket List and Sex and the City. Theatrical product revenues from television licensing decreased due primarily to
the timing and number of availabilities. Theatrical product revenues from consumer products and other decreased
due to difficult comparisons to consumer product revenues in 2008, which included revenues from arrangements
related to the release of The Dark Knight in the third quarter of 2008 and the release of Speed Racer in the second
quarter of 2008.
The increase in television product licensing fees was primarily due to the effect of fewer network deliveries in
2008 as a result of the Writers Guild of America (East and West) strike, which was settled in February 2008. The
decrease in television product revenues from Home video and electronic delivery primarily resulted from the
reduced quantity and performance of new releases and lower catalog sales, driven in part by the negative impact of
the current economic environment.
Other content revenues in 2009, which included the interactive video game releases of LEGO Indiana Jones 2:
The Adventure Continues, F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin and LEGO Rock Band as well as the expansion of the
distribution of third party interactive video games, increased slightly compared to Other content revenues in 2008,
which included revenues from the interactive video game releases of LEGO Indiana Jones and LEGO Batman.
The decrease in costs of revenues resulted primarily from lower theatrical advertising and print costs due
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with a decline in home video revenues. Film costs increased to $4.789 billion in 2009 from $4.741 billion in 2008.
Included in film costs are net pre-release theatrical film valuation adjustments, which increased slightly to
$85 million in 2009 from $84 million in 2008. In addition, in 2009, the Company recognized a net benefit of
approximately $50 million related to adjustments to correct prior period participation accruals, and, in 2008, the
Company recognized approximately $53 million in participation expense related to claims on films released in prior
periods. Costs of revenues as a percentage of revenues was 71% in 2009 compared to 72% in 2008.
The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily the result of lower employee costs
resulting from the operational reorganization of the New Line business in 2008 and Warner Bros.’ restructuring
activities in 2009, discussed below, as well as lower distribution expenses primarily associated with the declines in
Home video and electronic delivery revenues.
results included a $33 million loss on the sale of Warner Bros.’ Italian cinema assets. In addition, beginning in the
first quarter of 2009, Warner Bros. commenced a significant restructuring, primarily consisting of headcount
reductions and the outsourcing of certain functions to an external service provider. The Filmed Entertainment
segment incurred restructuring charges of $105 million in 2009, and expects to incur additional restructuring
charges of approximately $10 million in the first quarter of 2010. The 2008 results included restructuring charges of
$142 million primarily related to involuntary employee terminations in connection with the operational
reorganization of the New Line business.
Operating Income before Depreciation and Amortization increased primarily due to lower costs of revenues
and selling, general and administrative expenses, partly offset by a decrease in revenues and the negative impact of
foreign exchange rates. Operating Income before Depreciation and Amortization also included the effect of lower
than anticipated home video catalog returns of approximately $40 million, a $26 million benefit in connection with
the resolution of an international VAT matter and the $33 million loss on the sale of the Italian cinema assets.
The increase in Operating Income was primarily due to the increase in Operating Income before Depreciation
and Amortization, as well as a decrease in amortization expense primarily relating to film library assets.
Publishing. Revenues, Operating Income (Loss) before Depreciation and Amortization and Operating
Income (Loss) of the Publishing segment for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 are as follows (millions):
2009 2008 % Change

Revenues:
Subscription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,324 $ 1,523 (13%)
Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... 1,878 2,419 (22%)
Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... 73 63 16%
Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... 461 603 (24%)
Total revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,736 4,608 (19%)
Costs of revenues(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1,441) (1,813) (21%)
Selling, general and administrative(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1,744) (1,840) (5%)
Asset impairments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (33) (7,195) NM
Restructuring costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (99) (176) (44%)
Operating Income (Loss) before Depreciation and Amortization . . . . 419 (6,416) NM
Depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (126) (133) (5%)
Amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (47) (75) (37%)
Operating Income (Loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 246 $(6,624) NM

(a)

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Subscription revenues declined primarily due to softening domestic newsstand sales and declines in domestic
subscription sales, both due in part to the effect of the current economic environment, as well as decreases at IPC
resulting primarily from the negative impact of foreign exchange rates.
Advertising revenues decreased primarily due to declines in domestic print Advertising revenues and
international print Advertising revenues, including the effect of foreign exchange rates at IPC, and lower
online revenues. These declines primarily reflect the current weak economic conditions and increased
competition for advertising dollars.
Other revenues decreased due primarily to decreases at the non-magazine businesses, including Southern
Living At Home, which was sold during the third quarter of 2009, and Synapse.
Costs of revenues decreased 21%, and, as a percentage of revenues, was 39% in both 2009 and 2008. Costs of
revenues for the magazine and online businesses include manufacturing costs (paper, printing and distribution) and
editorial-related costs, which together decreased 19% to $1.310 billion in 2009 from $1.627 billion in 2008,
primarily due to cost savings initiatives, lower printing and paper costs related to a decline in volume and lower
costs at IPC due primarily to the effect of foreign exchange rates. In addition, costs of revenues at the non-magazine
businesses declined as a result of lower revenues.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased due to cost savings initiatives, a decrease at IPC due
primarily to the effect of foreign exchange rates, lower marketing expenses, the effect of the sale of Southern Living
At Home and lower bad debt reserves related to newsstand wholesalers, partly offset by higher pension expense and
costs associated with the acquisition of QSP.
results included a $33 million noncash impairment of certain fixed assets in connection with the Publishing
segment’s restructuring activities. The 2008 results included a $7.139 billion noncash impairment to reduce the
carrying value of goodwill and identifiable intangible assets, a $30 million noncash impairment related to the
sub-lease with a tenant that filed for bankruptcy in September 2008, a $21 million noncash impairment of Southern
Living At Home and a $5 million noncash impairment related to certain other asset write-offs. In addition, the 2009
results included restructuring costs of $99 million, primarily due to severance and facility costs related to an
ongoing effort to continue to streamline the Publishing segment’s operations. The 2008 results included
restructuring costs of $176 million, primarily consisting of $119 million of severance and facility costs
associated with a significant reorganization of the Publishing segment’s operations and $57 million related to
the sub-lease with a tenant that filed for bankruptcy in September 2008.
As discussed above, Operating Income (Loss) before Depreciation and Amortization and Operating Income
(Loss) were negatively affected by $33 million and $7.195 billion of asset impairments in 2009 and 2008,
respectively. Excluding the asset impairments, Operating Income before Depreciation and Amortization and
Operating Income decreased due primarily to lower revenues, partially offset by decreases in costs of revenues and
selling, general and administrative expenses and lower restructuring costs. The decrease in Operating Income for
the year ended December 31, 2009 was also partially offset by lower amortization expense as a result of the prior
year noncash impairment to reduce the carrying value of certain identifiable intangible assets.

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Corporate. Operating Loss before Depreciation and Amortization and Operating Loss of the Corporate
segment for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 are as follows (millions):
2009 2008 % Change

Selling, general and administrative(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (325) $ (324) —
Restructuring costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — (12) (100%)
Operating Loss before Depreciation and Amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . (325) (336) (3%)
Depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (40) (44) (9%)
Operating Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (365) $ (380) (4%)

(a)
Selling, general and administrative expenses exclude depreciation.

The 2008 results included $12 million of restructuring costs, due primarily to involuntary employee
terminations as a result of the Company’s cost savings initiatives at the Corporate segment.
Excluding the restructuring costs noted above, Operating Loss before Depreciation and Amortization for the
year ended December 31, 2009 was essentially flat compared to the prior year, reflecting higher pension expenses,
an increase in legal and other professional fees related to the defense of former employees in various lawsuits and an
increase in philanthropic contributions, offset by cost savings initiatives.

2008 vs. 2007
Consolidated Results
The following discussion provides an analysis of the Company’s results of operations and should be read in
conjunction with the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
Revenues. The components of revenues are as follows (recast; millions):
2008 2007 % Change

Subscription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8,397 $ 7,838 7%
Advertising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,798 5,731 1%
Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,435 11,709 (2%)
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 886 933 (5%)
Total revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 26,516 $ 26,211 1%

The increase in Subscription revenues for the year ended December 31, 2008 was primarily related to an
increase at the Networks segment, partly offset by a decline at the Publishing segment. The increase at the Networks
segment was due primarily to higher subscription rates at both Turner and HBO and, to a lesser extent, an increase in
the number of subscribers for Turner’s networks, as well as the impact of international expansion. The decline in
Subscription revenues at the Publishing segment was primarily due to decreases at IPC, resulting principally from
the impact of foreign exchange rates, lower revenues from domestic subscription sales and the impact of the sale of
four non-strategic magazine titles in the third quarter of 2007, partly offset by higher revenues from newsstand sales
for certain domestic magazine titles driven by price increases.
The increase in Advertising revenues for the year ended December 31, 2008 was primarily due to growth at the
Networks segment, partially offset by a decline at the Publishing segment. The increase at the Networks segment
was driven primarily by Turner’s domestic entertainment and news networks. The decrease in Advertising revenues
at the Publishing segment was due to declines in domestic print Advertising revenues, international print
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as well as the impacts of the 2007 closures of LIFE and Business 2.0 magazines and the sale of four non-strategic
magazine titles in the third quarter of 2007, partly offset by growth in online revenues.

The decrease in Content revenues for the year ended December 31, 2008 was principally related to a decline at
the Filmed Entertainment segment, mainly due to decreases in both television and theatrical product revenues,
partially offset by the impact of the acquisition of TT Games Limited (“TT Games”) in the fourth quarter of 2007.

Each of the revenue categories is discussed in greater detail by segment in “Business Segment Results.”

Costs of Revenues. For 2008 and 2007, costs of revenues totaled $14.953 billion and $15.393 billion,
respectively, and, as a percentage of revenues, were 56% and 59%, respectively. The segment variations are

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 8%
to $6.692 billion in 2008 from $6.203 billion in 2007, primarily related to increases at the Networks and Filmed
Entertainment segments, partially offset by a decline at the Publishing segment. The segment variations are

Included in selling general and administrative expenses are amounts related to securities litigation. The
Company recognized legal reserves as well as legal and other professional fees related to the defense of various
securities lawsuits totaling $21 million and $180 million in 2008 and 2007, respectively. In addition, the Company
recognized related insurance recoveries of $9 million in 2007.

Included in costs of revenues and selling, general and administrative expenses is depreciation expense, which
increased to $670 million in 2008 from $626 million in 2007.

Amortization Expense. Amortization expense increased to $356 million in 2008 from $306 million in 2007,
related to increases at the Networks and Filmed Entertainment segments, primarily due to business acquisitions.

Restructuring Costs. During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company incurred restructuring costs of
$327 million, primarily related to various employee terminations and other exit activities, including $142 million at
the Filmed Entertainment segment, $176 million at the Publishing segment and $12 million at the Corporate
segment, partially offset by a reversal of $3 million at the Networks segment. The total number of employees
terminated across the segments in 2008 was approximately 1,700.

During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company incurred restructuring costs of $114 million, primarily
related to various employee terminations and other exit activities, including $37 million at the Networks segment,
$67 million at the Publishing segment and $10 million at the Corporate segment. The total number of employees
terminated across the segments in 2007 was approximately 600.

Operating Income (Loss). Operating Loss was $3.028 billion in 2008 compared to Operating Income of
$4.167 billion in 2007. Excluding the items previously noted under “Significant Transactions and Other
Items Affecting Comparability” totaling $7.237 billion and $199 million of expense, net for 2008 and 2007,
respectively, Operating Income (Loss) decreased $157 million, primarily reflecting declines at the Publishing and
Filmed Entertainment segments, partially offset by growth at the Networks segment and decreased expenses at the
Corporate segment. The segment variations are discussed under “Business Segment Results.”

Interest Expense, Net. Interest expense, net, decreased to $1.325 billion in 2008 from $1.412 billion in 2007,
primarily due to lower average interest rates on net debt.

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Other Loss, Net. Other loss, net detail is shown in the table below (recast, millions):
Years Ended
December 31,
2008 2007

Investment gains (losses), net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (60) $ 75
Amounts related to the separation of TWC . . . . . ....................... (11) —
Income (loss) from equity method investees . . . . ....................... 18 (24)
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................... 9 (60)
Other loss, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (44) $ (9)

The changes in investment gains (losses), net and amounts related to the separation of TWC are discussed under
“Significant Transactions and Other Items Affecting Comparability.” The change in income (loss) from equity
method investees reflected higher income from equity method investees for the year ended December 31, 2008
primarily due to the Company’s recognition of its $30 million share of a pretax gain on the sale of a Central
European documentary channel of an equity method investee. The remaining change reflected the favorable impact
of foreign exchange rates and lower securitization expenses.

Income Tax Provision. Income tax provision from continuing operations was $692 million in 2008 compared
to $859 million in 2007. The Company’s effective tax rate for continuing operations was (16%) for the year ended
December 31, 2008 compared to 31% for the year ended December 31, 2007. The change is primarily attributable to
the portion of the goodwill impairments that did not generate a tax benefit.

Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations. Loss from continuing operations was $5.089 billion in 2008
compared to income of $1.887 billion in 2007. Excluding the items previously noted under “Significant
Transactions and Other Items Affecting Comparability” totaling $6.799 billion and $101 million of expense,
net in 2008 and 2007, respectively, income (loss) from continuing operations decreased by $278 million, primarily
reflecting lower Operating Income (Loss), as noted above. Basic and diluted loss per common share from
continuing operations attributable to Time Warner Inc. common shareholders were both $4.27 in 2008
compared to basic and diluted income per common share from continuing operations of $1.52 and $1.51,
respectively, in 2007.

Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax. The financial results for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007
included the impact of treating the results of operations and financial condition of TWC and AOL as discontinued
operations. Included in discontinued operations for 2008 was a noncash impairment of $14.822 billion and a related
tax benefit of $5.729 billion to reduce the carrying values of certain cable franchise rights at TWC and a noncash
impairment of $2.207 billion and a related tax benefit of $90 million to reduce the carrying value of goodwill at
AOL. In addition, the financial results for the year ended December 31, 2007 included the impact of treating certain
businesses sold, which included Tegic Communications, Inc., Wildseed LLC, the Parenting Group, most of the
Time4 Media magazine titles, The Progressive Farmer magazine, Leisure Arts, Inc. and the Atlanta Braves baseball
franchise, as discontinued operations. For additional information, see Note 3 to the accompanying consolidated
financial statements.

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests. Time Warner had $1.246 billion of net loss
attributable to noncontrolling interests in 2008 compared to net income attributable to noncontrolling interests of
$240 million in 2007 of which a $1.251 billion loss and $242 million of income, respectively, were attributable to
discontinued operations.

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Time Warner Inc. shareholders. Net loss attributable to Time Warner Inc.
common shareholders was $13.402 billion in 2008 compared to net income attributable to Time Warner Inc.
shareholders of $4.387 billion in 2007. Basic and diluted net loss per common share attributable to Time Warner

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Inc. common shareholders were both $11.23 in 2008 compared to basic and diluted net income per common share
attributable to Time Warner Inc. common shareholders of $3.54 and $3.50, respectively, in 2007.

Business Segment Results

Networks. Revenues, Operating Income before Depreciation and Amortization and Operating Income of the
Networks segment for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 are as follows (millions):
2008 2007 % Change

Revenues:
Subscription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6,835 $ 6,258 9%
Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,359 3,058 10%
Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 909 (1%)
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 45 33%
Total revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,154 10,270 9%
Costs of revenues(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (5,316) (5,014) 6%
Selling, general and administrative(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2,333) (1,849) 26%
Loss on disposal of consolidated business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3) — NM
Asset impairments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (18) (34) (47%)
Restructuring costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 (37) (108%)
Depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (326) (303) 8%
Amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (43) (18) 139%
Operating Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,118 $ 3,015 3%

(a)

The increase in Subscription revenues was due primarily to higher subscription rates at both Turner and HBO
and, to a lesser extent, an increase in the number of subscribers for Turner’s networks, as well as the impact of
international expansion.

The increase in Advertising revenues was driven primarily by Turner’s domestic entertainment and news
networks, reflecting mainly higher CPMs (advertising rates per thousand viewers) and audience delivery, as well as
Turner’s international networks, reflecting primarily an increase in the number of units sold.

The decrease in Content revenues primarily reflects lower syndication revenues associated with HBO’s
Everybody Loves Raymond as well as lower ancillary sales of HBO’s original programming, partly offset by higher
licensing and merchandising revenues at Turner.

Costs of revenues increased due primarily to increases in programming costs and election-related
newsgathering costs, offset in part by lower content distribution costs. Programming costs increased 8% to
$3.861 billion in 2008 from $3.575 billion in 2007 primarily due to costs associated with international expansion, an
increase in sports programming costs at Turner, particularly related to NBA programming, and higher original and
licensed programming costs. Programming costs for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 also included
$38 million and $6 million, respectively, of charges related to the decision to not proceed with certain original
programming. Costs of revenues as a percentage of revenues were 48% in 2008 compared to 49% in 2007.

The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses reflected a $281 million charge as a result of a trial
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remainder of the increase in selling, general and administrative expenses reflected, in part, higher marketing
expenses and increased costs related to international expansion.
results included a $3 million loss on the sale of GameTap, an online video game business, and an $18 million
noncash impairment of GameTap. The 2007 results included a $34 million noncash impairment of the Court TV
tradename as a result of rebranding the network’s name to truTV, effective January 1, 2008. In addition, the 2007
results included a charge of $37 million related to senior management changes at HBO, $3 million of which was
reversed in 2008 due to changes in estimates.
Operating Income before Depreciation and Amortization increased primarily due to an increase in revenues, a
decline in restructuring costs and the absence of the tradename impairment, partially offset by increases in selling,
general and administrative expenses, which included the $281 million trial court judgment against Turner, costs of
revenues and the impairment of GameTap. Operating Income increased due primarily to the increase in Operating
Income before Depreciation and Amortization described above, offset in part by increased depreciation and
amortization expenses related to the impact of international expansion.
Filmed Entertainment. Revenues, Operating Income before Depreciation and Amortization and Operating
Income of the Filmed Entertainment segment for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 are as follows
(millions):
2008 2007 % Change

Revenues:
Subscription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 39 $ 30 30%
Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 48 83%
Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,030 11,355 (3%)
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 249 (3%)
Total revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,398 11,682 (2%)
Costs of revenues(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (8,161) (8,856) (8%)
Selling, general and administrative(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1,867) (1,611) 16%
Restructuring costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (142) — NM
Depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (167) (153) 9%
Amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (238) (217) 10%
Operating Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 823 $ 845 (3%)

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Content revenues primarily include theatrical product (which is content made available for initial exhibition in
theaters) and television product (which is content made available for initial airing on television). The components of
Content revenues for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 are as follows (millions):
2008 2007 % Change

Theatrical product:
Theatrical film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,861 $ 2,131 (13%)
Home video and electronic delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,320 3,483 (5%)
Television licensing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,574 1,451 8%
Consumer products and other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 166 15%
Total theatrical product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,946 7,231 (4%)
Television product:
Television licensing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,274 2,691 (15%)
Home video and electronic delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 814 832 (2%)
Total television product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,312 3,763 (12%)
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 772 361 114%
Total Content revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 11,030 $ 11,355 (3%)

The decline in theatrical film revenues was due primarily to difficult comparisons to the prior year. Revenues
for 2008 included The Dark Knight, 10,000 B.C., Sex and the City: The Movie, Get Smart and Journey to the Center
of the Earth, while revenues for 2007 included Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, I Am Legend, 300 and
Ocean’s Thirteen.

Theatrical product revenues from home video and electronic delivery decreased due primarily to difficult
comparisons to the prior year. Revenues for 2008 included The Dark Knight, I Am Legend, 10,000 B.C., The Bucket
List and Sex and the City: The Movie, while revenues for 2007 included Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,
300, Happy Feet, The Departed, Hairspray and Rush Hour 3. Also contributing to the decline in theatrical product
revenues from home video and electronic delivery was a decrease in the rate at which consumers were buying
DVDs, reflecting, in part, deteriorating worldwide economic conditions during the last half of 2008. Theatrical
product revenues from television licensing increased due primarily to the timing and number of availabilities.

Television product licensing fees decreased primarily as a result of the impact in 2007 of the initial off-network
availabilities of Two and a Half Men, Cold Case and The George Lopez Show, as well as the impact in 2008 of the
Writers Guild of America (East and West) strike, which was settled in February 2008. This decrease was partially
offset by the 2008 off-network license fees from Seinfeld. The decrease in television product revenues from home
video and electronic delivery primarily reflects a decline in catalog revenue which more than offsets revenue from
new releases, including The Closer, Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and Two
and a Half Men.

The increase in other Content revenues was due primarily to the impact of the acquisition of TT Games in the
fourth quarter of 2007, which resulted in revenues from the 2008 releases of LEGO Indiana Jones and LEGO
Batman, as well as the expansion of the distribution of interactive video games.

The decrease in costs of revenues resulted primarily from lower theatrical advertising and print costs due to the
timing, quantity and mix of films released as well as lower film costs ($4.741 billion in 2008 compared to
$4.931 billion in 2007). Included in film costs are net pre-release theatrical film valuation adjustments, which
decreased to $84 million in 2008 from $240 million in 2007. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2008,
the Company recognized approximately $53 million in participation expense related to current claims on films

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released in prior periods. Costs of revenues as a percentage of revenues decreased to 72% in 2008 from 76% in 2007,
reflecting the quantity and mix of products released.

The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily the result of higher employee costs,
which includes additional headcount to support the expansion of games distribution, digital platforms and other
initiatives, partially offset by cost reductions realized in connection with the operational reorganization of the New
Line business. The increase also reflects higher distribution costs attributable to the increase in games revenues, as
well as a $30 million bad debt charge for potential credit losses related to several customers that filed for
bankruptcy.

The 2008 results included restructuring charges of $142 million primarily related to involuntary employee
terminations in connection with the operational reorganization of the New Line business.

Operating Income before Depreciation and Amortization and Operating Income increased primarily due to
lower costs of revenues, partly offset by a decrease in revenues, higher selling, general and administrative expenses
and higher restructuring charges.

Publishing. Revenues, Operating Income (Loss) before Depreciation and Amortization and Operating
Income (Loss) of the Publishing segment for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 are as follows (millions):
2008 2007 % Change

Revenues:
Subscription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,523 $ 1,551 (2%)
Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,419 2,698 (10%)
Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 53 19%
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603 653 (8%)
Total revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,608 4,955 (7%)
Costs of revenues(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1,813) (1,885) (4%)
Selling, general and administrative(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1,840) (1,905) (3%)
Gain on sale of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — 6 (100%)
Asset impairments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (7,195) — NM
Restructuring costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (176) (67) 163%
Operating Income (Loss) before Depreciation and Amortization . . . (6,416) 1,104 NM
Depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (133) (126) 6%
Amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (75) (71) 6%
Operating Income (Loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (6,624) $ 907 NM

(a)

Subscription revenues declined primarily due to decreases at IPC, resulting principally from the impact of
foreign exchange rates, lower revenues from domestic subscription sales and the impact of the sale of four non-
strategic magazine titles in the third quarter of 2007 (the “2007 magazine sales”), partly offset by higher revenues
from newsstand sales for certain domestic magazine titles driven by price increases.

Advertising revenues decreased due primarily to declines in domestic print Advertising revenues, international
print Advertising revenues, including the impact of foreign exchange rates at IPC, and custom publishing revenues,
as well as the impacts of the 2007 closures of LIFE and Business 2.0 magazines (the “2007 magazine closures”) and
the 2007 magazine sales, partly offset by growth in online revenues, led by contributions from People.com,
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Other revenues decreased due primarily to decreases at Synapse, Southern Living At Home and Oxmoor
House, partially offset by the impact of the acquisition of QSP.

Costs of revenues decreased 4% in 2008 and, as a percentage of revenues, were 39% in 2008 and 38% in 2007.
Costs of revenues for the magazine publishing business include manufacturing costs (paper, printing and
distribution) and editorial-related costs, which together decreased 3% to $1.627 billion in 2008 from
$1.670 billion in 2007, primarily due to cost savings initiatives and the impacts of the 2007 magazine closures
and the 2007 magazine sales. Paper costs savings realized primarily as a result of lower volumes were partially
offset by higher paper prices. The decrease in costs of revenues at the magazine publishing business, as well as a
decrease in costs at the non-magazine businesses associated with lower volumes, were offset by increased costs
associated with investments in certain digital properties, including incremental editorial-related costs, as well as
operating costs associated with the acquisition of QSP.

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased primarily due to cost savings initiatives, the impacts of
the 2007 magazine closures and 2007 magazine sales and a decrease in promotion-related spending at the non-
magazine businesses, partially offset by costs associated with investments in digital properties and costs associated
with the acquisition of QSP, as well as an increase of $35 million in bad debt reserves.

results included a $7.139 billion noncash impairment to reduce the carrying value of goodwill and identifiable
intangible assets, a $30 million noncash asset impairment related to the sub-lease with a tenant that filed for
bankruptcy in September 2008, a $21 million noncash impairment of Southern Living At Home and a $5 million
noncash impairment related to certain other asset write-offs. The 2007 results included a $6 million gain on the 2007
magazine sales. In addition, the 2008 results included restructuring costs of $176 million primarily consisting of
$119 million of severance and other costs associated with a significant reorganization of the Publishing segment’s
operations and $57 million related to the sub-lease with a tenant that filed for bankruptcy in September 2008. The
2007 results included restructuring costs of $67 million, primarily consisting of severance associated with efforts to
streamline operations and costs related to the shutdown of LIFE magazine in the first quarter of 2007.

As discussed above, Operating Loss before Depreciation and Amortization in 2008 was negatively impacted by
$7.195 billion of asset impairments. Excluding the asset impairments, Operating Income before Depreciation and
Amortization decreased primarily due to a decline in revenues, partially offset by decreases in selling, general and
administrative expenses and costs of revenues. Also excluding the asset impairments, Operating Income decreased
due primarily to the decline in Operating Income before Depreciation and Amortization discussed above, and, an
increase in depreciation expense due primarily to the completion of construction on IPC’s new U.K. headquarters
during the second quarter of 2007.

Corporate. Operating Loss before Depreciation and Amortization and Operating Loss of the Corporate
segment for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 are as follows (millions):
2008 2007 % Change
(recast)
Selling, general and administrative(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (324) $ (543) (40%)
Restructuring costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (12) (10) 20%
Operating Loss before Depreciation and Amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . (336) (553) (39%)
Depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (44) (44) —
Operating Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (380) $ (597) (36%)

(a)
Selling, general and administrative expenses exclude depreciation.

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As previously noted, the Company recognized legal reserves as well as legal and other professional fees related
to the defense of various securities lawsuits, totaling $21 million in 2008 and $180 million in 2007. In addition, the
Company recognized related insurance recoveries of $9 million in 2007.
The 2008 and 2007 results included $12 million and $10 million of restructuring costs, respectively, due
primarily to involuntary employee terminations as a result of the Company’s cost savings initiatives at the Corporate
segment. These initiatives resulted in annual savings of more than $50 million.
Excluding the items noted above, Operating Loss before Depreciation and Amortization and Operating Loss
decreased due primarily to lower corporate costs, related primarily to the cost savings initiatives.

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY
Management believes that cash generated by or available to the Company should be sufficient to fund its capital
and liquidity needs for the foreseeable future, including quarterly dividend payments and the remaining $3 billion
common stock repurchase program. Time Warner’s sources of cash include cash provided by operations, cash and
equivalents on hand, available borrowing capacity under its committed credit facilities and commercial paper
program and access to capital markets. Time Warner’s unused committed capacity at December 31, 2009 was
$11.731 billion, including $4.800 billion of cash and equivalents.
As part of the TWC Separation, the Company received $9.253 billion on March 12, 2009 as its portion of the
payment by TWC of the special cash dividend of $10.27 per share to all holders of TWC Class A Common Stock
and TWC Class B Common Stock as of the close of business on March 11, 2009 (aggregating $10.856 billion) (the
“Special Dividend”).
In late January 2009, Google Inc. (“Google”) exercised its right to request that AOL register Google’s 5%
equity interest in AOL for sale in an initial public offering. Time Warner exercised its right to purchase Google’s
equity interest for cash based on the appraised fair market value of the equity interest in lieu of conducting an initial
public offering. On July 8, 2009, the Company repurchased Google’s 5% interest in AOL for $283 million in cash,
which amount included a payment in respect of Google’s pro rata share of cash distributions to Time Warner by
AOL attributable to the period of Google’s investment in AOL.

Current Financial Condition
At December 31, 2009, Time Warner had $15.416 billion of debt, $4.800 billion of cash and equivalents (net
debt of $10.616 billion, defined as total debt less cash and equivalents) and $33.383 billion of shareholders’ equity,
compared to $21.896 billion of debt, $1.099 billion of cash and equivalents (net debt of $20.797 billion, defined as
total debt less cash and equivalents) and $42.288 billion of shareholders’ equity at December 31, 2008.

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The following table shows the significant items contributing to the decrease in consolidated net debt from
December 31, 2008 to December 31, 2009 (millions):
Balance at December 31, 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 20,797
Cash provided by operations from continuing operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3,385)
Cash provided by discontinued operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (617)
Capital expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561
Dividends paid to common stockholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 897
Investments and acquisitions, net(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 749
Proceeds from the sale of investments(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (299)
Repurchases of common stock(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,158
Proceeds from the Special Dividend(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (9,253)
All other, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Balance at December 31, 2009(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10,616

(a)
Refer to “Investing Activities” below for further detail.
(b)
Refer to “Financing Activities” below for further detail.
(c)
Included in the net debt balance is $20 million that represents the unamortized fair value adjustment recognized as a result of the merger of
AOL and Historic TW Inc.

As noted in “Recent Developments,” on July 26, 2007, Time Warner’s Board of Directors authorized a common
stock repurchase program that allows the Company to purchase up to an aggregate of $5 billion of common stock.
Purchases under this stock repurchase program may be made from time to time on the open market and in privately
negotiated transactions. The size and timing of these purchases are based on a number of factors, including price and
business and market conditions. From the program’s inception through February 17, 2010, the Company
repurchased approximately 102 million shares of common stock for approximately $4.2 billion pursuant to
trading programs under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. This number included
approximately 51 million shares of common stock purchased for approximately $1.4 billion in 2009 (Note 9). As of
Time Warner’s $2.000 billion aggregate principal amount of floating rate public debt matured on November 13,
2009, and the Company paid such aggregate principal amount and the accrued interest in cash on the maturity date.
The Company does not have any other public debt maturing until April 2011.

Cash Flows
Cash and equivalents increased by $3.701 billion, including $617 million of cash provided by discontinued
operations, in 2009 and decreased by $34 million, including $162 million of cash used by discontinued operations,
in 2008. Components of these changes are discussed below in more detail.

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Operating Activities from Continuing Operations
Details of cash provided by operations from continuing operations are as follows (millions):
2009 2008 2007
(recast) (recast)
Operating Income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4,545 $ (3,028) $ 4,167
Depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 998 1,026 932
Amounts related to securities litigation and government
investigations:
Net expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 21 171
Cash payments, net of recoveries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (30) (21) (912)
(Gain) loss on sale of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 3 (6)
Noncash asset impairments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 7,213 34
Net interest payments(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1,071) (1,305) (1,405)
Net income taxes (paid) received(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (838) (217) 649
Noncash equity-based compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 192 195
Domestic pension plan contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (43) (395) (17)
Restructuring payments, net of accruals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (8) 181 15
All other, net, including working capital changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . (491) 394 (427)
Cash provided by operations from continuing operations . . . . . . . . $ 3,385 $ 4,064 $ 3,396

(a)
Includes interest income received of $43 million, $64 million and $85 million in 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
(b)
Includes income tax refunds received of $99 million, $137 million and $103 million in 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and income tax
sharing receipts from TWC and AOL of $241 million, $342 million and $1.139 billion in 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Cash provided by operations from continuing operations decreased to $3.385 billion in 2009 from
$4.064 billion in 2008. The decrease in cash provided by operations from continuing operations was related
primarily to an increase in net income taxes paid, an increase in restructuring payments, net of accruals and cash
used by working capital, partially offset by a decline in net interest payments and domestic pension plan
contributions. The components of working capital are subject to wide fluctuations based on the timing of cash
transactions related to production schedules, the acquisition of programming, collection of accounts receivable and
similar items. The Company’s net income tax payments increased in 2009 by $621 million primarily due to higher
taxable income in 2009 and the run-off of tax attributes that benefitted the Company in prior years.
As of December 31, 2009, certain of the Company’s domestic defined benefit pension plans were funded by
assets in a pension trust with a fair market value of $2.092 billion compared to $1.702 billion as of December 31,
2008 and $2.168 billion as of December 31, 2007. During 2009, the Company’s plan assets have experienced
market gains of approximately 31%, following declines of 34% in 2008. The Company did not make any
discretionary cash contributions to its defined domestic benefit plans in 2009 compared to $375 million in 2008 and
none in 2007. As a result of the increase in the fair market value of the Company’s domestic defined benefit pension
plans assets in 2009, the Company expects a decrease in pension expense in 2010 as compared to 2009.
Cash provided by operations from continuing operations increased to $4.064 billion in 2008 from
$3.396 billion in 2007. The increase in cash provided by operations from continuing operations was related
primarily to decreases in payments made in connection with the settlements in the securities litigation and the
government investigations and cash provided by working capital, partially offset by net income taxes paid and an
increase in domestic pension plan contributions. The changes in components of working capital are subject to wide
fluctuations based on the timing of cash transactions related to production schedules, the acquisition of
programming, collection of accounts receivable and similar items. The change in working capital between
periods primarily reflects higher cash collections on receivables and the timing of payments for production

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spending, accounts payable and accrued liabilities. The Company’s net income tax payments increased in 2008 by
$866 million primarily due to the utilization of a majority of the Company’s U.S. federal tax attribute carryforwards
in 2007, partially offset by deductible pension contributions in 2008.

Investing Activities from Continuing Operations
Details of cash provided (used) by investing activities from continuing operations are as follows (millions):
Year Ended December 31,
2009 2008 2007
(recast) (recast)
Investments in available-for-sale securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (4) $ (19) $ (94)
Investments and acquisitions, net of cash acquired:
Repurchase of Google’s 5% interest in AOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (283) — —
CME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (246) — —
HBO Asia, HBO South Asia and HBO LAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — (248) (28)
Imagen Acquisition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — (2) (229)
TT Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — (32) (133)
All other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (216) (431) (161)
Capital expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (561) (684) (716)
Proceeds from the Special Dividend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,253 — —
Proceeds from the sale of the Parenting Group and most of the
Time4 Media magazine titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — 220
Proceeds from the sale of the Company’s 50% interest in
Bookspan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — 145
Proceeds from the sale of available-for-sale securities . . . . . . . . . 50 13 36
All other investment and sale proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 131 258
Cash provided (used) by investing activities from continuing
operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8,242 $ (1,272) $ (702)

Cash provided by investing activities from continuing operations was $8.242 billion in 2009 compared to cash
used by investing activities from continuing operations of $1.272 billion in 2008. The change in cash provided
(used) by investing activities from continuing operations was primarily due to the receipt of the Company’s portion
of the Special Dividend.
Cash used by investing activities from continuing operations increased to $1.272 billion in 2008 from
$702 million in 2007. The change in cash used by investing activities from continuing operations primarily
reflected the decrease in proceeds from the sales of assets and an increase in investment and acquisition
expenditures.

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Financing Activities from Continuing Operations

Details of cash used by financing activities from continuing operations are as follows (millions):
2009 2008 2007
(recast) (recast)
Borrowings(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,583 $ 33,184 $ 6,302
Debt repayments(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... (10,051) (34,731) (3,272)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options. . . . . . . . . ....... 56 134 521
Excess tax benefit on stock options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... 1 3 71
Principal payments on capital leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... (20) (17) (16)
Repurchases of common stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... (1,158) (332) (6,231)
Dividends paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... (897) (901) (871)
Other financing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... (57) (4) (4)
Cash used by financing activities from continuing operations . . . $ (8,543) $ (2,664) $ (3,500)

(a)
The Company reflects borrowings under its bank credit agreements on a gross basis and short-term commercial paper on a net basis in the
accompanying consolidated statement of cash flows.

Cash used by financing activities from continuing operations increased to $8.543 billion in 2009 from
$2.664 billion in 2008. The change in cash used by financing activities from continuing operations was primarily
due to an increase in net debt repayments and an increase in repurchases of common stock made in connection with
the Company’s common stock repurchase program. The Company used a portion of the $9.253 billion it received
from the payment of the Special Dividend to repay in full its $2.0 billion three-year unsecured term loan facility
(plus accrued interest) and repay all amounts outstanding under the Revolving Facility (defined below). In addition,
the Company paid $2.000 billion (plus accrued interest) for floating rate public debt that matured November 13,
2009.

Cash used by financing activities from continuing operations decreased to $2.664 billion in 2008 from
$3.500 billion in 2007. The change in cash used by financing activities was primarily due to a decline in repurchases
of common stock made in connection with the Company’s common stock repurchase program, partially offset by
declines in net borrowings (i.e., borrowings less repayments) and proceeds from the exercise of stock options.

Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations

Details of cash used by discontinued operations are as follows (millions):
2009 2008 2007
(recast) (recast)
Cash provided by operations from discontinued operations . . . . . . . . $ 1,324 $ 6,268 $ 5,077
Cash used by investing activities from discontinued operations . . . . . (763) (5,213) (3,316)
Cash provided (used) by financing activities from discontinued
operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (5,255) 3,983 (988)
Effect of change in cash and equivalents of discontinued
operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,311 (5,200) 79
Cash provided (used) by discontinued operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 617 $ (162) $ 852

For the year ended December 31, 2009, cash provided (used) by discontinued operations primarily reflected
cash activity of TWC and AOL through their separations from the Company on March 12, 2009 and December 9,

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2009, respectively, and, for the year ended December 31, 2008, it primarily reflects cash activity of TWC and AOL
for the entire twelve-month period. The cash used by financing activities from discontinued operations of
$5.255 billion for the year ended December 31, 2009 reflects TWC’s payment of the Special Dividend,
partially offset by an increase in borrowings. Cash provided by discontinued operations of $617 million in
2009 compared to cash used by discontinued operations of $162 million in 2008 primarily reflected a decline in net
investment and acquisition expenditures at AOL.
For the year ended December 31, 2008, cash provided by operations from discontinued operations increased to
$6.268 billion from $5.077 billion in 2007, primarily reflecting a change in working capital resulting from the
timing of payments and cash collections and lower net income taxes paid. Cash used by investing activities from
discontinued operations increased to $5.213 billion in 2008 from $3.316 billion in 2007, primarily due to a decrease
in proceeds from the sales of assets and an increase in net investments and acquisition expenditures. Cash provided
by financing activities from discontinued operations was $3.983 billion in 2008 compared to cash used by financing
activities from discontinued operations of $988 million in 2007, due primarily to an increase in net borrowings (i.e.,
borrowings less repayments). Cash used by discontinued operations of $162 million in 2008 compared to cash
provided by discontinued operations of $852 million in 2007 primarily reflected an increase in net investment and
acquisition expenditures at AOL.

Outstanding Debt and Other Financing Arrangements
Outstanding Debt and Committed Financial Capacity
At December 31, 2009, Time Warner had total committed capacity, defined as maximum available borrowings
under various existing debt arrangements and cash and short-term investments, of $27.246 billion. Of this
committed capacity, $11.731 billion was unused and $15.416 billion was outstanding as debt. At
December 31, 2009, total committed capacity, outstanding letters of credit, outstanding debt and total unused
committed capacity were as follows (millions):
Unused
Committed Letters of Outstanding Committed
Capacity(a) Credit(b) Debt(c) Capacity

Cash and equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4,800 $ — $ — $ 4,800
Revolving bank credit agreement and commercial paper
program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,900 82 — 6,818
Fixed-rate public debt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,227 — 15,227 —
Other obligations(d)(e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 17 189 113
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 27,246 $ 99 $ 15,416 $ 11,731

(a)
The revolving bank credit agreement, commercial paper program and public debt of the Company rank pari passu with the senior debt of the
respective obligors thereon. The maturity profile of the Company’s outstanding debt and other financing arrangements is relatively long-
term, with a weighted average maturity of 12.3 years as of December 31, 2009.
(b)
Represents the portion of committed capacity reserved for outstanding and undrawn letters of credit.
(c)
Represents principal amounts adjusted for premiums and discounts.
(d)
Includes committed financings by subsidiaries under local bank credit agreements.
(e)
Includes debt due within the next twelve months of $59 million that relates to capital lease and other obligations.

Amendments to Revolving Facility
On March 11, 2009, the Company entered into the first and second amendments to the amended and restated
credit agreement (the “Revolving Credit Agreement”) for its senior unsecured five-year revolving credit facility
(the “Revolving Facility”). The first amendment terminated the $100 million commitment of Lehman Commercial
Paper Inc. (“LCPI”), a subsidiary of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., which filed a petition for bankruptcy under

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Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in September 2008, reducing the committed amount of the Revolving
Facility from $7.0 billion to $6.9 billion. The second amendment, among other things, amended the Revolving
Credit Agreement to (i) expand the circumstances under which any other lender under the Revolving Facility would
become a Defaulting Lender (as defined in the Revolving Credit Agreement, as amended) and (ii) permit Time
Warner to terminate the commitment of any such lender on terms substantially similar to those applicable to LCPI
under the first amendment to the Revolving Credit Agreement.
The funding commitments under the Company’s Revolving Credit Agreement, are provided by a
geographically diverse group of over 20 major financial institutions based in countries including the United
States, Canada, France, Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom. No institution accounts for more than 9% of the
aggregate undrawn loan commitments under this agreement as of December 31, 2009.

Repayment and Termination of $2.0 Billion Term Facility
On March 17, 2009, the Company used a portion of the proceeds it received from the payment of the Special
Dividend to repay in full the $2.0 billion outstanding (plus accrued interest) under its unsecured term loan facility
with a maturity date of January 8, 2011 (the “Term Facility”) and terminated the Term Facility. Time Warner did not
incur any early termination or prepayment penalties in connection with the termination of the Term Facility.

Consent Solicitation
On April 15, 2009, the Company completed a solicitation of consents (the “Consent Solicitation”) from the
holders of the debt securities (the “Securities”) issued by Time Warner Inc. and its subsidiaries under all of the
indentures governing the publicly traded debt securities of the Company and its subsidiaries other than the indenture
entered into in November 2006 (other than the 2006 indenture, collectively, the “Indentures”). Completion of the
Consent Solicitation resulted in the adoption on April 16, 2009 of certain amendments to each Indenture that
provide that certain restrictive covenants will not apply (subject to the concurrent or prior issuance of the guarantee
by HBO discussed below) to a conveyance or transfer by Historic AOL LLC of its properties and assets substantially
as an entirety, unless such conveyance or transfer constitutes a conveyance or transfer of the properties and assets of
the issuer and the guarantors under the relevant Indenture and their respective subsidiaries, taken as a whole,
substantially as an entirety. In connection with the AOL Separation, on December 3, 2009, HBO issued a guarantee
of the obligations of Historic TW Inc. (“Historic TW”) (including in its capacity as successor to Time Warner
Companies, Inc.), whether as issuer or guarantor, under the Indentures and the Securities.

Other Financing Arrangements
From time to time, the Company enters into various other financing arrangements that provide for the
accelerated receipt of cash on certain accounts receivable. The Company employs these arrangements because they
have historically provided a cost-efficient form of financing, as well as an added level of diversification of funding
sources. For more details, see Note 7 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
The following table summarizes the Company’s other financing arrangements at December 31, 2009 (millions):
Committed Capacity(a) Outstanding Utilization Unused Capacity

Accounts receivable securitization
facilities(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 805 $ 805 $ —
(a)
Ability to use accounts receivable securitization facilities depends on availability of qualified assets.
(b)
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the accounts receivable securitization facilities were accounted for as sales and, accordingly, the
accounts receivable sold under these facilities were excluded from receivables in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. See
“Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet
Adopted” in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for a description of amendments to the guidance to accounting
for transfers of financial assets, which became effective for Time Warner on January 1, 2010 and will be applied on a restrospective basis
beginning in the first quarter of 2010.

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Additional Information

See Note 7 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the
Company’s outstanding debt and other financing arrangements, including certain information about maturities,
covenants, rating triggers and bank credit agreement leverage ratios relating to such debt and financing
arrangements.

Contractual and Other Obligations

Contractual Obligations

In addition to the previously discussed financing arrangements, the Company has obligations under certain
contractual arrangements to make future payments for goods and services. These contractual obligations secure the
future rights to various assets and services to be used in the normal course of operations. For example, the Company
is contractually committed to make certain minimum lease payments for the use of property under operating lease
agreements. In accordance with applicable accounting rules, the future rights and obligations pertaining to firm
commitments, such as operating lease obligations and certain purchase obligations under contracts, are not reflected
as assets or liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

The following table summarizes the Company’s aggregate contractual obligations at December 31, 2009, and
the estimated timing and effect that such obligations are expected to have on the Company’s liquidity and cash flows
in future periods (millions):
Contractual Obligations(a)(b)(c) Total 2010 2011-2012 2013-2014 Thereafter

Outstanding debt obligations (Note 7). . . . . . $15,406 $ — $ 4,000 $1,300 $10,106
Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,322 1,088 1,952 1,495 9,787
Capital lease obligations (Note 7) . . . . . . . . . 149 21 38 33 57
Operating lease obligations (Note 15) . . . . . . 2,732 424 736 650 922
Purchase obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,378 3,657 3,723 2,472 1,526
Total contractual obligations and outstanding
debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43,987 $5,190 $10,449 $5,950 $22,398

(a)
The table does not include the effects of certain put/call or other buy-out arrangements involving certain of the Company’s investees.
(b)
The table does not include the Company’s reserve for uncertain tax positions and related accrued interest and penalties, which at
December 31, 2009 totaled $2.2 billion, as the specific timing of any cash payments relating to this obligation cannot be projected with
reasonable certainty.
(c)
The references to Note 7 and Note 15 refer to the notes to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

The following is a description of the Company’s material contractual obligations at December 31, 2009:

• Outstanding debt obligations — represents the principal amounts due on outstanding debt obligations as of
December 31, 2009. Amounts do not include any fair value adjustments, bond premiums, discounts, interest
payments or dividends.

• Interest — represents amounts based on the outstanding debt balances, respective interest rates and maturity
schedule of the respective instruments as of December 31, 2009. Interest ultimately paid on these
obligations may differ based on changes in interest rates for variable-rate debt, as well as any potential
future refinancings entered into by the Company. See Note 7 to the accompanying consolidated financial
statements for further details.

• Capital lease obligations — represents the minimum lease payments under noncancelable capital leases,
primarily for certain transponder leases at the Networks segment.

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• Operating lease obligations — represents the minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases,
primarily for the Company’s real estate and operating equipment in various locations around the world.
• Purchase obligations — represents an agreement to purchase goods or services that is enforceable and legally
binding on the Company and that specifies all significant terms, including: fixed or minimum quantities to be
purchased; fixed, minimum or variable price provisions; and the approximate timing of the transaction. The
Company expects to receive consideration (i.e., products or services) for these purchase obligations. The
purchase obligation amounts do not represent the entire anticipated purchases in the future, but represent only
those items for which the Company is contractually obligated. Additionally, the Company also purchases
products and services as needed, with no firm commitment. For this reason, the amounts presented in the table
alone do not provide a reliable indicator of the Company’s expected future cash outflows. For purposes of
identifying and accumulating purchase obligations, the Company has included all material contracts meeting the
definition of a purchase obligation (i.e., legally binding for a fixed or minimum amount or quantity). For those
contracts involving a fixed or minimum quantity, but with variable pricing terms, the Company has estimated the
contractual obligation based on its best estimate of the pricing that will be in effect at the time the obligation is
incurred. Additionally, the Company has included only the obligations represented by those contracts as they
existed at December 31, 2009, and did not assume renewal or replacement of the contracts at the end of their
respective terms. If a contract includes a penalty for non-renewal, the Company has included that penalty,
assuming it will be paid in the period after the contract term expires. If Time Warner can unilaterally terminate an
agreement simply by providing a certain number of days notice or by paying a termination fee, the Company has
included the amount of the termination fee or the amount that would be paid over the “notice period.” Contracts
that can be unilaterally terminated without incurring a penalty have not been included.
The following table summarizes the Company’s purchase obligations at December 31, 2009 (millions):
Purchase Obligations Total 2010 2011-2012 2013-2014 Thereafter
(a)
Network programming obligations . . . . . . . $ 7,569 $1,995 $2,418 $1,907 $1,249
Creative talent and employment
agreements(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,727 1,000 623 101 3
Obligations to use certain printing facilities
for the production of magazines . . . . . . . . 774 190 365 208 11
Advertising, marketing and sponsorship
obligations(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 690 281 186 149 74
Obligations to purchase information
technology licenses and services . . . . . . . . 27 13 11 3 —
Other, primarily general and administrative
obligations(d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 591 178 120 104 189
Total purchase obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,378 $3,657 $3,723 $2,472 $1,526

(a)
The Networks segment enters into contracts to license sports programming to carry on its television networks. The amounts in the table
represent minimum payment obligations to sports leagues (e.g., NBA, NASCAR, MLB) to air the programming over the contract period.
The Networks segment also enters into licensing agreements with certain movie studios to acquire the rights to air movies that the movie
studios release theatrically. The pricing structures in these contracts differ in that certain agreements can require a fixed amount per movie
while others will be based on a percentage of the movie’s box office receipts (with license fees generally capped at specified amounts), or a
combination of both. The amounts included in the table represent obligations for movies that have been released theatrically as of
December 31, 2009 and are calculated using the actual or estimated box office performance or fixed amounts, as applicable.
(b)
The Company’s commitments under creative talent and employment agreements include obligations to executives, actors, producers, authors,
and other talent under contractual arrangements, including union contracts and other organizations that represent such creative talent.
(c)
Advertising, marketing and sponsorship obligations include minimum guaranteed royalty and marketing payments to vendors and content
providers, primarily at the Networks and Filmed Entertainment segments.
(d)
Other includes obligations related to the Company’s postretirement and unfunded defined benefit pension plans, obligations to purchase
general and administrative items and services, construction commitments primarily for the Networks segment, outsourcing commitments
primarily for the Filmed Entertainment segment and payments due pursuant to certain interactive technology arrangements.

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Most of the Company’s other long-term liabilities reflected in the consolidated balance sheet have been
incorporated in the estimated timing of cash payments provided in the summary of contractual obligations, the most
significant of which is an approximate $1.242 billion liability for film licensing obligations. However, certain long-
term liabilities and deferred credits have been excluded from the summary because there are no cash outflows
associated with them (e.g., deferred revenue) or because the cash outflows associated with them are uncertain or do
not represent a purchase obligation as it is used herein (e.g., deferred taxes, participations and royalties, deferred
compensation and other miscellaneous items). Contractual capital commitments are also included in the preceding
table; however, these commitments represent only a small part of the Company’s expected capital spending in 2010
and beyond. Additionally, minimum pension funding requirements have not been presented, as such amounts have
not been determined beyond 2009. The Company did not have a required minimum pension contribution obligation
for its funded defined benefit pension plans in 2009.

Future Film Licensing Obligations

In addition to the purchase obligations previously discussed, the Company has certain future film licensing
obligations, which represent studio movie deal commitments to acquire the right to air movies that will be released
in the future (i.e., after December 31, 2009). These arrangements do not meet the definition of a purchase obligation
since there are neither fixed nor minimum quantities under the arrangements. As future film licensing obligations
are significant to its business, the Company has summarized these arrangements below. Given the variability in the
terms of these arrangements, significant estimates were involved in the determination of these obligations,
including giving consideration to historical box office performance and studio release trends. Actual amounts,
once known, could differ significantly from these estimates (millions).
Total 2010 2011-2012 2013-2014 Thereafter

Future Film Licensing Obligations . . . . . . . . . . $5,211 $480 $1,525 $1,484 $1,722

Contingent Commitments

The Company also has certain contractual arrangements that would require it to make payments or provide
funding if certain circumstances occur (“contingent commitments”). Contingent commitments include contingent
consideration to be paid in connection with acquisitions and put/call arrangements on certain investment
transactions, which could require the Company to make payments to acquire certain assets or ownership interests.

The following table summarizes separately the Company’s contingent commitments at December 31, 2009. For
put/call options where payment obligations are outside the control of the Company, the timing of amounts presented
in the table represents the earliest period in which payment could be made. For other contingent commitments, the
timing of amounts presented in the table represents when the maximum contingent commitment will expire, but
does not mean that the Company expects to incur an obligation to make any payments within that time period. In
addition, amounts presented do not reflect the effects of any indemnification rights the Company might possess
(millions).
Total
Nature of Contingent Commitments Commitments 2010 2011-2012 2013-2014 Thereafter
(a)
Guarantees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,589 $ 322 $ 81 $ 172 $ 1,014
Letters of credit and other contingent
commitments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,292 152 418 328 394
Total contingent commitments . . . . . $ 2,881 $ 474 $ 499 $ 500 $ 1,408

(a)
Amounts primarily reflect the Six Flags Guarantee and the guarantee of the AOL Revolving Facility discussed below.

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The following is a description of the Company’s contingent commitments at December 31, 2009:

• Guarantees include guarantees the Company has provided on certain lease and operating commitments
entered into by (a) entities formerly owned by the Company including the arrangements described below
and (b) ventures in which the Company is or was a venture partner.

Six Flags

In connection with the Company’s former investment in the Six Flags theme parks located in Georgia and
Texas (“Six Flags Georgia” and “Six Flags Texas,” respectively, and, collectively, the “Parks”), in 1997,
certain subsidiaries of the Company (including Historic TW) agreed to guarantee (the “Six Flags
Guarantee”) certain obligations of the partnerships that hold the Parks (the “Partnerships”) for the
benefit of the limited partners in such Partnerships, including the following (the “Guaranteed
Obligations”): (a) making a minimum annual distribution to the limited partners of the Partnerships
(the minimum was approximately $60.7 million in 2009 and is subject to annual cost of living adjustments);
(b) making a minimum amount of capital expenditures each year (an amount approximating 6% of the
Parks’ annual revenues); (c) offering each year to purchase 5% of the limited partnership units of the
Partnerships (plus any such units not purchased pursuant to such offer in any prior year) based on an
aggregate price for all limited partnership units at the higher of (i) $250 million in the case of Six Flags
Georgia and $374.8 million in the case of Six Flags Texas (the “Base Valuations”) and (ii) a weighted
average multiple of EBITDA for the respective Park over the previous four-year period (the “Cumulative LP
Unit Purchase Obligation”); (d) making annual ground lease payments; and (e) either (i) purchasing all of
the outstanding limited partnership units through the exercise of a call option upon the earlier of the
occurrence of certain specified events and the end of the term of each of the Partnerships in 2027 (Six Flags
Georgia) and 2028 (Six Flags Texas) (the “End of Term Purchase”) or (ii) causing each of the Partnerships to
have no indebtedness and to meet certain other financial tests as of the end of the term of the Partnership.
The aggregate amount payable in connection with an End of Term Purchase option on either Park will be the
Base Valuation applicable to such Park, adjusted for changes in the consumer price index from December
1996, in the case of Six Flags Georgia, and December 1997, in the case of Six Flags Texas, through
December of the year immediately preceding the year in which the End of Term Purchase occurs, in each
case, reduced ratably to reflect limited partnership units previously purchased.

In connection with the Company’s 1998 sale of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (which held the
controlling interests in the Parks) to Six Flags, Inc. (formerly Premier Parks Inc.) (“Six Flags”), Six Flags
and Historic TW entered into a Subordinated Indemnity Agreement pursuant to which Six Flags agreed to
guarantee the performance of the Guaranteed Obligations when due and to indemnify Historic TW, among
others, in the event that the Guaranteed Obligations are not performed and the Six Flags Guarantee is called
upon. In the event of a default of Six Flags’ obligations under the Subordinated Indemnity Agreement, the
Subordinated Indemnity Agreement and related agreements provide, among other things, that Historic TW
has the right to acquire control of the managing partner of the Parks. Six Flags’ obligations to Historic TW
are further secured by its interest in all limited partnership units that are held by Six Flags. To date, no
payments have been made by the Company pursuant to the Six Flags Guarantee.

In connection with the TWC Separation, guarantees previously made by Time Warner Entertainment
Company, L.P. (“TWE”), a subsidiary of TWC, were terminated and, pursuant to and as required under the
original terms of the Six Flags Guarantee, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (“WBEI”) became a guarantor.
In addition, TWE’s rights and obligations under the Subordinated Indemnity Agreement have been assigned
to WBEI. The Company continues to indemnify TWE in connection with any residual exposure of TWE
under the Guaranteed Obligations.

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In April 2009, Six Flags received notices from limited partners of the Partnerships to sell limited partnership
units with an aggregate price of approximately $66 million. The general partner of the Georgia limited
partnership exercised its right to purchase Six Flags Georgia units having a total purchase price of
$7 million. The remaining purchase price for limited partnership units in the Parks that were put was
funded through $6 million of cash that had been held in escrow to support the Six Flags Guarantee and a loan
from a wholly-owned Time Warner subsidiary (TW-SF LLC) of approximately $53 million (the “TW
Loan”). The TW Loan was made to SFOG Acquisition A, Inc., a Delaware corporation, SFOG Acquisition
B, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, SFOT Acquisition I, Inc., a Delaware corporation and
SFOT Acquisition II, Inc., a Delaware corporation (collectively, the “Acquisition Companies”). The TW
Loan accrues interest at 14% per annum with a final maturity date of March 15, 2011. Up to $10 million of
the TW Loan has been guaranteed by Six Flags. The outstanding principal amount of the TW Loan at
December 31, 2009 was approximately $27 million, reflecting payments by the Acquisition Companies
during 2009.

Taking into account the limited partnership units purchased in 2009, the estimated maximum Cumulative LP
Unit Purchase Obligation for 2010 is approximately $300 million. In addition, the aggregate undiscounted
estimated future cash flow requirements covered by the Six Flags Guarantee over the remaining term
(through 2028) of the agreements are approximately $1.15 billion (for a net present value of approximately
$415 million).

On June 13, 2009, Six Flags and certain of its subsidiaries filed petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11
of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the Bankruptcy Court in Delaware. Six Flags’ fourth amended joint
plan of reorganization and disclosure statement has been filed with the Bankruptcy Court and voting on the
plan is expected to occur in February 2010. A confirmation hearing on the plan of reorganization is
scheduled in March 2010. The plan of reorganization that ultimately becomes effective is expected to result
in a significant reduction in debt for Six Flags. The Partnerships holding the Parks and the Acquisition
Companies were not included in the debtors reorganization proceedings.

In connection with the proposed plan of reorganization of Six Flags, in October 2009, TW-SF LLC agreed to
provide the Acquisition Companies a new 5-year multiple draw credit facility of up to $150 million, which
the Acquisition Companies would be able to use only to fund their obligations to purchase certain limited
partnership units of the Partnerships. The new credit facility, which is subject to a number of conditions
precedent, including a final order confirming the plan of reorganization, would be in addition to the existing
TW Loan. New loans drawn under the facility would mature 5 years from their respective funding date.
Interest will accrue at a rate at least equal to a LIBOR floor of 250 basis points plus a spread of 100 basis
points over the applicable margin for a new Six Flags’ senior term credit facility, which will close
simultaneously with the closing of this facility.

Because the Six Flags Guarantee existed prior to December 31, 2002 and no modifications to the
arrangements have been made since the date the guarantee came into existence, the Company is
required to continue to account for the Guaranteed Obligations as a contingent liability. Based on its
evaluation of the current facts and circumstances surrounding the Guaranteed Obligations and the
Subordinated Indemnity Agreement, the Company is unable to predict the loss, if any, that may be
incurred under these Guaranteed Obligations and no liability for the arrangements has been recognized at
December 31, 2009. Because of the specific circumstances surrounding the arrangements and the fact that
no active or observable market exists for this type of financial guarantee, the Company is unable to
determine a current fair value for the Guaranteed Obligations and related Subordinated Indemnity
Agreement.

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AOL Revolving Facility
In connection with the AOL Separation, AOL entered into a $250 million 364-day senior secured revolving
credit facility (the “AOL Revolving Facility”) on December 9, 2009. Time Warner has guaranteed AOL’s
obligations under the AOL Revolving Facility in exchange for which AOL is paying Time Warner an
ongoing fee, subject to periodic increases, a portion of which varies with the amount of undrawn
commitments and the principal amount of AOL’s obligations outstanding under the facility and changes
in Time Warner’s senior unsecured long-term debt credit ratings. Also in connection with the AOL
Separation, Time Warner agreed to continue to provide credit support for certain AOL lease and trade
obligations of approximately $108 million ending on the earlier of December 9, 2011 and 30 days after AOL
obtains the right to borrow funds under a permanent credit facility, in exchange for a fee equal to a rate per
annum of 4.375% of the outstanding principal amount of such obligations, subject to periodic increases.
Since the AOL Separation, AOL has replaced or released Time Warner as the source of the credit support for
certain AOL lease and trade obligations or otherwise reduced Time Warner’s credit support obligations. As
of February 17, 2010, the amount of credit support provided by Time Warner for AOL lease and trade
obligations was $28 million.
• Generally, letters of credit and surety bonds support performance and payments for a wide range of global
contingent and firm obligations including insurance, litigation appeals, import of finished goods, real estate
leases and other operational needs. Other contingent commitments primarily include amounts payable
representing contingent consideration on certain acquisitions, which if earned would require the Company
to pay a portion or all of the contingent amount, and contingent payments for certain put/call arrangements,
whereby payments could be made by the Company to acquire assets, such as a venture partner’s interest or a
co-financing partner’s interest in one of the Company’s films.
• On March 12, 2009, TWC borrowed the full committed amount of $1.932 billion under its unsecured term
loan credit facility entered into on June 30, 2008 (the “TWC Bridge Facility”), all of which was used by
TWC to pay a portion of the Special Dividend. On March 26, 2009, TWC completed an offering of
$3.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of debt securities and used a portion of the net proceeds from the
offering to prepay in full the outstanding loans and all other amounts due under the TWC Bridge Facility,
and the TWC Bridge Facility was terminated in accordance with its terms. Concurrently with the
termination of the TWC Bridge Facility and pursuant to the terms of the $1.535 billion credit
agreement (the “Supplemental Credit Agreement”) between the Company (as lender) and TWC (as
borrower) for a two-year senior unsecured supplemental term loan facility (the “Supplemental Credit
Facility”), on March 26, 2009, TWC terminated the commitments of Time Warner under the Supplemental
Credit Facility, and the Supplemental Credit Agreement was terminated in accordance with its terms.
Except as otherwise discussed above or below, Time Warner does not guarantee the debt of any of its
investments accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

Programming Licensing Backlog
Programming licensing backlog represents the amount of future revenues not yet recorded from cash contracts
for the licensing of theatrical and television product for pay cable, basic cable, network and syndicated television
exhibition. Because backlog generally relates to contracts for the licensing of theatrical and television product that
have already been produced, the recognition of revenue for such completed product is principally dependent on the
commencement of the availability period for telecast under the terms of the related licensing agreement. Cash
licensing fees are collected periodically over the term of the related licensing agreements. Backlog was
approximately $4.5 billion and $4.1 billion at December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.
Included in these amounts is licensing of film product from the Filmed Entertainment segment to the
Networks segment in the amount of $1.1 billion and $967 million at December 31, 2009 and December 31,

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2008, respectively. Backlog excludes filmed entertainment advertising barter contracts, which are also expected to
result in the future realization of revenues and cash through the sale of the advertising spots received under such
contracts to third parties.

Customer Credit Risk
Customer credit risk represents the potential for financial loss if a customer is unwilling or unable to meet its
agreed upon contractual payment obligations. Credit risk in the Company’s businesses originates from sales of
various products or services and is dispersed among many different counterparties. At December 31, 2009, no single
customer had a receivable balance greater than 5% of total receivables. The Company’s exposure to customer credit
risk is largely concentrated in the following categories (amounts presented below are net of reserves and
allowances):
• Various retailers for home video product of approximately $660 million;
• Various cable and broadcast TV network operators for licensed TV and film product of approximately
$1.9 billion;
• Various magazine wholesalers related to the distribution of publishing product of approximately
$100 million;
• Various cable, satellite and telephone companies for the distribution of television programming services of
approximately $1.1 billion; and
• Various advertisers and advertising agencies related to advertising services of approximately $1.1 billion.
Customer credit risk is monitored on a company-wide basis, as well as monitored and managed at each
business. In managing customer credit risk, each division maintains a comprehensive approval process prior to
issuing credit to third-party customers. On an ongoing basis, the Company tracks customer exposure based on news
reports, ratings agency information and direct dialogue with customers. Counterparties that are determined to be of
a higher risk are evaluated to assess whether the payment terms previously granted to them should be modified. The
Company also continuously monitors payment levels from customers, and a provision for estimated uncollectible
amounts is maintained based on historical experience and any specific customer collection issues that have been
identified. While such uncollectible amounts have historically not been material and have been within the
Company’s expectations and related reserve balances, if there is a significant change in uncollectible amounts
in the future or the financial condition of the Company’s counterparties across various industries or geographies
deteriorates beyond the Company’s historical experience, additional reserves may be required.

MARKET RISK MANAGEMENT
Market risk is the potential gain/loss arising from changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates,
foreign currency exchange rates and changes in the market value of financial instruments.

Interest Rate Risk
Time Warner has issued fixed-rate debt that, at December 31, 2009, had an outstanding balance of
$15.227 billion and an estimated fair value of $16.976 billion. Based on Time Warner’s fixed-rate debt
obligations outstanding at December 31, 2009, a 25 basis point increase or decrease in the level of interest
rates would, respectively, decrease or increase the fair value of the fixed-rate debt by approximately $308 million.
Such potential increases or decreases are based on certain simplifying assumptions, including a constant level of
fixed-rate debt and an immediate, across-the-board increase or decrease in the level of interest rates with no other
subsequent changes for the remainder of the period.
Time Warner has issued variable-rate debt that, at December 31, 2009, had an outstanding balance of
$36 million. Based on Time Warner’s variable-rate obligations outstanding at December 31, 2009, each
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Warner’s annual interest expense and related cash payments by an insignificant amount. Such potential increases or
decreases are based on certain simplifying assumptions, including a constant level of variable-rate debt for all
maturities and an immediate, across-the-board increase or decrease in the level of interest rates with no other
subsequent changes for the remainder of the period. Similarly, since almost all of the Company’s cash balance of
$4.800 billion is invested in variable-rate interest-earning assets, the Company would also earn more (less) interest
income due to such an increase (decrease) in interest rates.
From time to time, the Company may use interest rate swaps or other similar derivative financial instruments to
hedge the fair value of its fixed-rate obligations or the future cash flows of its variable-rate obligations. At
December 31, 2009, there were no interest rate swaps or other similar derivative financial instruments outstanding.

Foreign Currency Risk
Time Warner uses foreign exchange contracts primarily to hedge the risk that unremitted or future royalties and
license fees owed to Time Warner domestic companies for the sale or anticipated sale of U.S. copyrighted products
abroad may be adversely affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Similarly, the Company enters
into foreign exchange contracts to hedge certain film production costs abroad as well as other transactions, assets
and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency. As part of its overall strategy to manage the level of exposure to
the risk of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, Time Warner hedges a portion of its foreign currency
exposures anticipated over the calendar year. The hedging period for royalties and license fees covers revenues
expected to be recognized during the calendar year; however, there is often a lag between the time that revenue is
recognized and the transfer of foreign-denominated cash back into U.S. dollars. To hedge this exposure, Time
Warner uses foreign exchange contracts that generally have maturities of three months to eighteen months and
provide continuing coverage throughout the hedging period. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, Time Warner had
contracts for the sale of $2.320 billion and $1.840 billion, respectively, and the purchase of $1.762 billion and
$2.234 billion, respectively, of foreign currencies at fixed rates. The following provides a summary of foreign
currency contracts by currency (millions):
December 31, 2009 December 31, 2008
Sales Purchases Sales Purchases
(recast) (recast)
British pound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 684 $ 519 $ 682 $1,027
Euro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482 243 402 332
Canadian dollar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484 338 311 265
Australian dollar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 419 199 315
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 243 246 295
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,320 $1,762 $1,840 $2,234

Based on the foreign exchange contracts outstanding at December 31, 2009, a 10% devaluation of the
U.S. dollar as compared to the level of foreign exchange rates for currencies under contract at December 31, 2009
would result in approximately $56 million of net unrealized losses. Conversely, a 10% appreciation of the
U.S. dollar would result in approximately $56 million of net unrealized gains. For a hedge of forecasted royalty or
license fees denominated in a foreign currency, consistent with the nature of the economic hedge provided by such
foreign exchange contracts, such unrealized gains or losses largely would be offset by corresponding decreases or
increases, respectively, in the dollar value of future foreign currency royalty and license fee payments that would be
received in cash within the hedging period from the sale of U.S. copyrighted products abroad. See Note 13 to the
accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional discussion.

Equity Risk
The Company is exposed to market risk as it relates to changes in the market value of its investments. The
Company invests in equity instruments of public and private companies for operational and strategic business

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purposes. These securities are subject to significant fluctuations in fair market value due to the volatility of the stock
market and the industries in which the companies operate. During 2009, the Company recorded $73 million of
impairments related to equity instruments. At December 31, 2009, these securities, which are classified in
Investments, including available-for-sale securities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, included
$280 million of investments accounted for using the equity method of accounting, $323 million of cost-method
investments, primarily relating to equity interests in privately held businesses, and $578 million of fair value
investments, including $544 million of investments related to the Company’s deferred compensation program,
$33 million of investments in unrestricted public equity securities held for purposes other than trading and
$1 million of equity derivative instruments.
The potential loss in fair value resulting from a 10% adverse change in the prices of the Company’s
available-for-sale securities and equity derivative instruments would be approximately $3 million. While Time
Warner has recognized all declines that are believed to be other-than-temporary, it is reasonably possible that
individual investments in the Company’s portfolio may experience an other-than-temporary decline in value in the
future if the underlying investee company experiences poor operating results or if the U.S. equity markets
experience future broad declines in value. See Note 4 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for
additional discussion.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Company’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, which requires
management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated
financial statements and accompanying notes. Management considers an accounting policy to be critical if it is
important to the Company’s financial condition and results of operations, and if it requires significant judgment and
estimates on the part of management in its application. The development and selection of these critical accounting
policies have been determined by the management of Time Warner and the related disclosures have been reviewed
with the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board of Directors. The Company considers policies relating to the
following matters to be critical accounting policies:
• Impairment of Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets;
• Multiple-Element Transactions;
• Income Taxes;
• Film Cost Recognition and Impairments;
• Gross versus Net Revenue Recognition; and
• Sales Returns, Pricing Rebates and Uncollectible Accounts.
For a discussion of each of the Company’s critical accounting policies, including information and analysis of
estimates and assumptions involved in their application, and other significant accounting policies, see Note 1 to the
accompanying consolidated financial statements.

CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This document contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or
current facts. Forward-looking statements often include words such as “anticipates,” “estimates,” “expects,”
“projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes” and words and terms of similar substance in connection with
discussions of future operating or financial performance. Examples of forward-looking statements in this
document include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the adequacy of the Company’s liquidity to
meet its needs for the foreseeable future, the incurrence of additional restructuring charges in 2010, pension
expenses in 2010, capital spending in 2010 and beyond, contributions to benefit plans in 2010, the Company’s
international expansion plans and changes to existing reserves related to uncertain tax positions.
The Company’s forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions
regarding the Company’s business and performance, the economy and other future conditions and forecasts of

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future events, circumstances and results. As with any projection or forecast, they are inherently susceptible to
uncertainty and changes in circumstances. The Company’s actual results may differ materially from those set forth
in its forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ
materially from those in its forward-looking statements include government regulation, economic, strategic,
political and social conditions and the following factors.
• recent and future changes in technology, services and standards, including, but not limited to, alternative
methods for the delivery and storage of digital media and the maturation of the standard definition DVD
format;
• changes in consumer behavior, including changes in spending or saving behavior and changes in when,
where and how they consume digital media;
• changes in the Company’s plans, initiatives and strategies, and consumer acceptance thereof;
• changes in advertising expenditures due to, among other things, the shift of advertising expenditures from
traditional to digital media, pressure from public interest groups, changes in laws and regulations and other
societal, political, technological and regulatory developments;
• competitive pressures, including, as a result of audience fragmentation;
• the popularity of the Company’s content;
• piracy and the Company’s ability to protect its content and intellectual property rights;
• lower than expected valuations associated with the cash flows and revenues at Time Warner’s segments,
which could result in Time Warner’s inability to realize the value of recorded intangibles and goodwill at
those segments;
• the Company’s ability to deal effectively with an economic slowdown or other economic or market
difficulty;
• decreased liquidity in the capital markets, including any reduction in the Company’s ability to access the
capital markets for debt securities or obtain bank financings on acceptable terms;
• the effects of any significant acquisitions, dispositions and other similar transactions by the Company;
• the failure to meet earnings expectations;
• the adequacy of the Company’s risk management framework;
• changes in applicable accounting policies;
• the impact of terrorist acts, hostilities, natural disasters and pandemic viruses;
• changes in tax laws; and
• the other risks and uncertainties detailed in “Risk Factors” above.
Any forward-looking statements made by the Company in this document speak only as of the date on which
they are made. The Company 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, subsequent events or otherwise.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(millions, except per share amounts)

December 31, December 31,
2009 2008
(recast)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. $ 4,800 $ 1,099
Receivables, less allowances of $2,253 and $2,229 . . . . . . . . . . ............. 5,111 5,171
Inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. 1,779 1,842
Deferred income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. 670 565
Prepaid expenses and other current assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. 647 730
Current assets of discontinued operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. — 7,215
Total current assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. 13,007 16,622
Noncurrent inventories and film costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. 5,777 5,339
Investments, including available-for-sale securities . . . . . . . . . . . ............. 1,181 1,027
Property, plant and equipment, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. 3,963 4,105
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. 3,068 3,195
Intangible assets not subject to amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. 7,836 7,728
Goodwill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. 29,795 30,267
Other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. 1,103 1,202
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. — 44,574
Total assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. $ 65,730 $114,059

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7,897 $ 7,779
Deferred revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 786 872
Debt due within one year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 2,041
Current liabilities of discontinued operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 3,447
Total current liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,765 14,139
Long-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,357 19,855
Deferred income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,598 1,161
Deferred revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 266
Other noncurrent liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,015 6,719
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — 26,249
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 15)
Equity
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 1.634 billion and 1.630 billion shares issued and
1.157 billion and 1.196 billion shares outstanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 16
Paid-in-capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158,129 169,564
Treasury stock, at cost (477 million and 434 million shares) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (27,034) (25,836)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (580) (1,676)
Accumulated deficit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (97,148) (99,780)
Total Time Warner Inc. shareholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33,383 42,288
Noncontrolling interests (including $0 and $3,030 attributable to discontinued
operations) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 3,382
Total equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33,726 45,670
Total liabilities and equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65,730 $114,059

See accompanying notes.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
2009 2008 2007
(recast) (recast)
Revenues:
Subscription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8,859 $ 8,397 $ 7,838
Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................... 5,161 5,798 5,731
Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................... 11,020 11,435 11,709
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................... 745 886 933
Total revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................... 25,785 26,516 26,211
Costs of revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................... (14,438) (14,953) (15,393)
Selling, general and administrative . . . . . . . . . ..................... (6,153) (6,692) (6,203)
Amortization of intangible assets. . . . . . . . . . . ..................... (319) (356) (306)
Restructuring costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................... (212) (327) (114)
Asset impairments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................... (85) (7,213) (34)
Gain (loss) on sale of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................... (33) (3) 6
Operating income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,545 (3,028) 4,167
Interest expense, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1,155) (1,325) (1,412)
Other loss, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (107) (44) (9)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes . . . . . . . . . . 3,283 (4,397) 2,746
Income tax provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1,194) (692) (859)
Income (loss) from continuing operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,089 (5,089) 1,887
Discontinued operations, net of tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 (9,559) 2,740
Net income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,517 (14,648) 4,627
Less Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests . . . . . . . . . . (49) 1,246 (240)
Net income (loss) attributable to Time Warner Inc. shareholders . . . . . . . . $ 2,468 $(13,402) $ 4,387
Amounts attributable to Time Warner Inc. shareholders:
Income (loss) from continuing operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,079 $ (5,094) $ 1,889
Discontinued operations, net of tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 (8,308) 2,498
Net income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,468 $(13,402) $ 4,387
Per share information attributable to Time Warner Inc. common
shareholders:
Basic income (loss) per common share from continuing operations . . . . . . $ 1.75 $ (4.27) $ 1.52
Discontinued operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.33 (6.96) 2.02
Basic net income (loss) per common share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2.08 $ (11.23) $ 3.54
Average basic common shares outstanding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,184.0 1,194.2 1,239.6
Diluted income (loss) per common share from continuing operations . . . . . $ 1.74 $ (4.27) $ 1.51
Discontinued operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.33 (6.96) 1.99
Diluted net income (loss) per common share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2.07 $ (11.23) $ 3.50
Average diluted common shares outstanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,195.1 1,194.2 1,254.0
Cash dividends declared per share of common stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 0.750 $ 0.750 $ 0.705


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(millions)
2009 2008 2007
(recast) (recast)
OPERATIONS
Net income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,517 $(14,648) $ 4,627
Less Discontinued operations, net of tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................... 428 (9,559) 2,740
Net income (loss) from continuing operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................... 2,089 (5,089) 1,887
Adjustments for noncash and nonoperating items:
Depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 998 1,026 932
Amortization of film and television costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,623 5,891 6,076
Asset impairments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 7,213 34
(Gain) loss on investments and other assets, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 52 (79)
Equity in losses of investee companies, net of cash distributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 27 49
Equity-based compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 192 195
Deferred income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 407 1,296
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Receivables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 1,149 (925)
Inventories and film costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (6,898) (5,766) (6,045)
Accounts payable and other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (929) (816) 544
Other changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 (222) (568)
Cash provided by operations from continuing operations(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,385 4,064 3,396
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investments in available-for-sale securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4) (19) (94)
Investments and acquisitions, net of cash acquired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (745) (713) (551)
Capital expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (561) (684) (716)
Investment proceeds from available-for-sale securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 13 36
Proceeds from the Special Dividend paid by Time Warner Cable Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,253 — —
Other investment proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 131 623
Cash provided (used) by investing activities from continuing operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,242 (1,272) (702)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,583 33,184 6,302
Debt repayments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (10,051) (34,731) (3,272)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 134 521
Excess tax benefit on stock options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 71
Principal payments on capital leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (20) (17) (16)
Repurchases of common stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1,158) (332) (6,231)
Dividends paid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (897) (901) (871)
Other financing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (57) (4) (4)
Cash used by financing activities from continuing operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (8,543) (2,664) (3,500)
Cash provided (used) by continuing operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,084 128 (806)
Cash provided by operations from discontinued operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,324 6,268 5,077
Cash used by investing activities from discontinued operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (763) (5,213) (3,316)
Cash provided (used) by financing activities from discontinued operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (5,255) 3,983 (988)
Effect of change in cash and equivalents of discontinued operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,311 (5,200) 79
Cash provided (used) by discontinued operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 617 (162) 852
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,701 (34) 46
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,099 1,133 1,087
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4,800 $ 1,099 $ 1,133

(a)
2009, 2008 and 2007 reflect $30 million, $21 million and $912 million, respectively, in payments, net of recoveries, related to securities
litigation and government investigations.
(b)
The effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash flows for any period has not been significant, and, as a result, is not separately
disclosed.


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY
Time Warner Shareholders’
Retained
Earnings
Common Paid-In Treasury (Accumulated Noncontrolling Total
Stock Capital Stock Deficit) Total Interests Equity

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15 $170,774 $(19,140) $ (91,260) $ 60,389 $ 4,039 $ 64,428
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — — 4,387 4,387 240 4,627
Foreign currency translation adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — — 290 290 2 292
Change in unfunded benefit obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — — 2 2 (7) (5)
Change in realized and unrealized losses on derivative
financial instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — — (7) (7) — (7)
Comprehensive income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — — 4,672 4,672 235 4,907
Cash dividends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — (871) — — (871) — (871)
Common stock repurchases(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — (211) (6,373) — (6,584) — (6,584)
Impact of adopting new accounting pronouncements(b) . . . . . — 12 — 374 386 13 399
Noncontrolling interests of acquired businesses . . . . . . . . . . — — — — — 35 35
Amounts related primarily to stock options and restricted
stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 559 (13) (3) 544 — 544
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16 $170,263 $(25,526) $ (86,217) $ 58,536 $ 4,322 $ 62,858
Net loss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — — (13,402) (13,402) (1,246) (14,648)
Foreign currency translation adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — — (956) (956) (5) (961)
Change in unrealized gain on securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — — (18) (18) — (18)
Change in unfunded benefit obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — — (780) (780) (46) (826)
financial instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — — (71) (71) — (71)
Comprehensive loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — — (15,227) (15,227) (1,297) (16,524)
Cash dividends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — (901) — — (901) — (901)
Common stock repurchases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — (299) — (299) — (299)
Impact of adopting new accounting pronouncements(b) . . . . . — — — (13) (13) — (13)
Noncontrolling interests of acquired businesses . . . . . . . . . . — — — — — 357 357
stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — 202 (11) 1 192 — 192
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16 $169,564 $(25,836) $(101,456) $ 42,288 $ 3,382 $ 45,670
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — — 2,468 2,468 49 2,517
Foreign currency translation adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — — 221 221 1 222
Change in unrealized gain on securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — — (12) (12) — (12)
Change in unfunded benefit obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — — 183 183 — 183
financial instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — — 35 35 — 35
Comprehensive income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — — 2,895 2,895 50 2,945
Cash dividends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — (897) — — (897) — (897)
Common stock repurchases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — (1,198) — (1,198) — (1,198)
Time Warner Cable Inc. Special Dividend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — — — — (1,603) (1,603)
Time Warner Cable Inc. Spin-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — (7,213) — 391 (6,822) (1,167) (7,989)
AOL Spin-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — (3,480) — 278 (3,202) — (3,202)
Repurchase of Google’s interest in AOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — (155) — 164 9 (292) (283)
Noncontrolling interests of acquired businesses . . . . . . . . . . — — — — — (27) (27)
stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... — 310 — — 310 — 310
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . ... $16 $158,129 $(27,034) $ (97,728) $ 33,383 $ 343 $ 33,726

(a)
Includes $440 million of common stock repurchased from Liberty Media Corporation, indirectly attributable to the exchange of the Atlanta Braves
baseball franchise (the “Braves”) and Leisure Arts, Inc. (“Leisure Arts”). Specifically, the $440 million represents the fair value at the time of the
exchange of the Braves and Leisure Arts of $473 million, less a $33 million net working capital adjustment.
(b)
For the year ended December 31, 2008, reflects the impact of adopting accounting guidance related to the accounting for collateral assignment and
endorsement split-dollar life insurance arrangements. For the year ended December 31, 2007, reflects the impact of adopting recent accounting
guidance related to the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes of $445 million, partially offset by the impact of adopting accounting guidance
related to the accounting for sabbatical leave and other similar benefits of $59 million.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS, BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Description of Business
Time Warner Inc. (“Time Warner” or the “Company”) is a leading media and entertainment company, whose
businesses include television networks, filmed entertainment and publishing. Time Warner classifies its operations
into three reportable segments: Networks: consisting principally of cable television networks that provide
programming; Filmed Entertainment: consisting principally of feature film, television and home video
production and distribution; and Publishing: consisting principally of magazine publishing. Financial
information for Time Warner’s various reportable segments is presented in Note 14.

Changes in Basis of Presentation
The 2008 and 2007 financial information has been recast so that the basis of presentation is consistent with that
of the 2009 financial information. This recast reflects (i) the financial condition and results of operations of Time
Warner Cable Inc. (“TWC”) and AOL Inc. (“AOL”) as discontinued operations for all periods presented, (ii) the
adoption of recent accounting guidance pertaining to noncontrolling interests, (iii) the adoption of recent
accounting guidance pertaining to participating securities and (iv) the 1-for-3 reverse stock split of the
Company’s common stock that became effective on March 27, 2009.

AOL Separation from Time Warner
On July 8, 2009, the Company repurchased Google Inc.’s (“Google”) 5% interest in AOL for $283 million in
cash, which amount included a payment in respect of Google’s pro rata share of cash distributions to Time Warner
by AOL attributable to the period of Google’s investment in AOL. After repurchasing this stake, Time Warner
owned 100% of AOL.
On December 9, 2009 (the “Distribution Date”), the Company disposed of all of its shares of AOL common
stock. The disposition was made pursuant to a separation and distribution agreement entered into on November 16,
2009 by Time Warner and AOL for the purpose of legally and structurally separating AOL from Time Warner (the
“AOL Separation”). The AOL Separation was effected as a pro rata dividend of all shares of AOL common stock
held by Time Warner in a spin-off to Time Warner stockholders.
With the completion of the AOL Separation, the Company disposed of its AOL segment in its entirety.
Accordingly, the Company has presented the financial condition and results of operations of its former AOL
segment as discontinued operations in the consolidated financial statements for all periods presented. For a
summary of discontinued operations, see Note 3.

TWC Separation from Time Warner
On March 12, 2009 (the “Distribution Record Date”), the Company disposed of all of its shares of TWC
common stock. The disposition was made pursuant to a separation agreement entered into on May 20, 2008, among
Time Warner, TWC and certain of their subsidiaries (the “Separation Agreement”) for the purpose of legally and
structurally separating TWC from Time Warner (the “TWC Separation”). The TWC Separation was effected as a
pro rata dividend of all shares of TWC common stock held by Time Warner in a spin-off to Time Warner
stockholders.
Prior to the Distribution Record Date, on March 12, 2009, TWC, in accordance with the terms of the Separation
Agreement, paid a special cash dividend of $10.27 per share to all holders of TWC Class A common stock and TWC
Class B common stock as of the close of business on March 11, 2009 (aggregating $10.856 billion) (the “Special
Dividend”), which resulted in the receipt by Time Warner of $9.253 billion.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

With the completion of the TWC Separation, the Company disposed of its Cable segment in its entirety.
Accordingly, the Company has presented the financial condition and results of operations of its former Cable
segment as discontinued operations in the consolidated financial statements for all periods presented. For a
summary of discontinued operations, see Note 3.

Noncontrolling Interests
On January 1, 2009, the Company adopted accounting guidance for noncontrolling interests in a consolidated
subsidiary, including the accounting treatment applicable upon the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. This guidance is
being applied prospectively, except for the provisions related to the presentation of noncontrolling interests, which
are being applied retrospectively. As of December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, noncontrolling interests of
$343 million and $3.382 billion, respectively, have been classified as a component of equity in the consolidated
balance sheet. For the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008, and 2007, net income (loss) attributable to
noncontrolling interests of $49 million, $(1.246 billion) and $240 million, respectively, are included in net
income (loss) in the consolidated statement of operations. The Company’s adoption of this guidance did not affect
earnings per share amounts in prior periods.

Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions are Participating
Securities
On January 1, 2009, the Company adopted, on a retrospective basis, accounting guidance which requires that all
outstanding unvested share-based payment awards that contain rights to nonforfeitable dividends or dividend
equivalents (such as restricted stock units granted by the Company) be considered participating securities. Because
the awards are participating securities, the Company is required to apply the two-class method of computing basic
and diluted earnings per share (the “Two-Class Method”). The Company’s adoption of this guidance did not affect
earnings per share amounts in prior periods.

Basis of Presentation
Basis of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include 100% of the assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and cash flows
of Time Warner and all voting interest entities in which Time Warner has a controlling voting interest
(“subsidiaries”). Intercompany accounts and transactions between consolidated companies have been
eliminated in consolidation. In addition, an entity in which equity investors do not have the characteristics of a
controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without
additional subordinated financial support from other parties is referred to as a variable interest entity (“VIE”). The
primary beneficiary of a VIE is the party that absorbs the majority of the entity’s expected losses, receives the
majority of its expected residual returns, or both, as a result of holding variable interests. As such, the Company
consolidates those VIEs of which it is the primary beneficiary.
The financial position and operating results of substantially all foreign operations are consolidated using the
local currency as the functional currency. Local currency assets and liabilities are translated at the rates of exchange
on the balance sheet date, and local currency revenues and expenses are translated at average rates of exchange
during the period. Translation gains or losses of assets and liabilities are included in the consolidated statement of
shareholders’ equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net.

Variable Interest Entities
As of December 31, 2009, the Company’s investments in entities determined to be VIEs principally consisted of
certain investments at its Networks segment, primarily HBO Asia, HBO South Asia and HBO Latin America Group
(“HBO LAG”), which are multi-channel pay-television programming services. The Company provides
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support, to HBO Asia, HBO South Asia and HBO LAG. These investments are intended to enable the Company to
more broadly leverage its programming and digital strategy in the territories served and to capitalize on the growing
multi-channel television market in such territories.
As of December 31, 2009, the Company held an 80% economic interest in HBO Asia, a 75% economic interest
in HBO South Asia and an approximate 60% economic interest in HBO LAG, while sharing joint voting control
with the remaining partners in each of the three entities. The Company determined that because of the difference
between its economic and voting interests, these entities were VIEs, and, because it absorbs the majority of the
entities’ expected losses and receives a majority of the expected returns, the Company determined that it was the
primary beneficiary of these entities. Accordingly, it consolidates the financial condition and results of operations of
these entities. These entities are financed substantially through cash flows from their operations and the Company is
not obligated to provide them with any additional financial support. In addition, the assets of these entities are not
available to settle obligations of the Company. See “Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted” for a
description of amendments to the guidance on the accounting for VIEs, which became effective for Time Warner on
January 1, 2010 and will be applied on a retrospective basis beginning in the first quarter of 2010.

Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year balance sheet information to conform to the
December 31, 2009 presentation of the components of inventory and components of property, plant and equipment
as presented on page 72 herein.

Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
(“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in
the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Significant estimates inherent in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements include accounting for
asset impairments, allowances for doubtful accounts, depreciation and amortization, film ultimate revenues, home
video and magazine returns, business combinations, pension and other postretirement benefits, equity-based
compensation, income taxes, contingencies, litigation matters and certain programming arrangements.

Accounting Guidance Adopted in 2009
In addition to the adoption of accounting guidance as discussed in “Changes in Basis of Presentation,” the
Company also adopted the following accounting guidance in 2009:

Subsequent Events
On April 1, 2009, the Company adopted, on a prospective basis, guidance related to the accounting for and
disclosures of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements are issued or are
available to be issued. This guidance requires the Company to disclose the date through which subsequent events
have been evaluated, as well as whether that date is the date the financial statements were issued or the date the
financial statements were available to be issued. For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company evaluated, for
potential recognition and disclosure, events that occurred prior to the filing of the Company’s Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 on February 19, 2010.

Fair Value Measurements
On January 1, 2009, the Company adopted, on a prospective basis, guidance related to fair value measurements
pertaining to nonfinancial assets and liabilities. This guidance establishes the authoritative definition of fair value,
sets out a framework for measuring fair value and expands the required disclosures about fair value measurement.

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On January 1, 2008, the Company adopted this guidance as it pertains to the accounting for financial assets and
liabilities as well as other assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis. For more information, see
Note 6.

Business Combinations

On January 1, 2009, the Company adopted guidance related to the accounting for business combinations and is
applying such guidance prospectively to business combinations that have an acquisition date on or after January 1,
2009. This guidance establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer in a business combination
(i) recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and
any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, (ii) recognizes and measures goodwill acquired in a business
combination or a gain from a bargain purchase, and (iii) determines what information to disclose to enable
users of financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. In addition,
changes in accounting for deferred tax asset valuation allowances and acquired income tax uncertainties after
purchase accounting is completed will be recognized in earnings rather than as an adjustment to the cost of an
acquisition. This accounting treatment for deferred tax asset valuation allowances and acquired income tax
uncertainties is applicable to acquisitions that occur both prior and subsequent to the Company’s adoption of this
guidance.

Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

On January 1, 2009, the Company adopted on a prospective basis guidance that expands the disclosure
requirements for derivative instruments and hedging activities by requiring enhanced disclosures about (i) how and
why an entity uses derivative instruments, (ii) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted
for and (iii) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial
performance, and cash flows. For more information, see Note 13.

Accounting for Collaborative Arrangements

On January 1, 2009, the Company adopted guidance that defines collaborative arrangements and establishes
accounting and reporting requirements for transactions between participants in the arrangement and third parties.
The Company’s collaborative arrangements primarily relate to arrangements entered into with third parties to
jointly finance and distribute theatrical productions. These arrangements, which are referred to as co-financing
arrangements, take various forms. In most cases, the form of the arrangement is the sale of an economic interest in a
film to an investor. The Filmed Entertainment segment generally records the amounts received for the sale of an
economic interest as a reduction of the cost of the film, as the investor assumes full risk for that portion of the film
asset acquired in these transactions. The substance of these arrangements is that the third-party investors own an
interest in the film and, therefore, in each period the Company reflects in the consolidated statement of operations
either a charge or benefit to costs of revenues to reflect the estimate of the third-party investor’s interest in the profits
or losses incurred on the film. The estimate of the third-party investor’s interest in profits or losses incurred on the
film is determined by reference to the ratio of actual revenue earned to date in relation to total estimated ultimate
revenues. For the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, participation costs of $321 million, $584 million
and $502 million, respectively, were recorded in costs of revenues and net amounts received from collaborators for
which capitalized film costs were reduced was $269 million, $185 million and $284 million, respectively. As of
December 31, 2009 and 2008, the net amount due to collaborators for their share of participations was $332 million
and $276 million, respectively, and was recorded in participations payable in the consolidated balance sheet.

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Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted

Amendments to Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets and VIEs

In June 2009, guidance was issued that (i) eliminates the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity
(“QSPE”), (ii) eliminates the exception from applying existing accounting guidance related to VIEs that were
previously considered QSPEs, (iii) changes the approach for determining the primary beneficiary of a VIE from a
quantitative risk and reward model to a qualitative model based on control and (iv) requires the Company to assess
each reporting period whether any of the Company’s variable interests give it a controlling financial interest in the
applicable VIE. This guidance became effective for Time Warner on January 1, 2010 and will be applied on a
retrospective basis beginning in the first quarter of 2010.

As a result of this guidance, the Company will no longer be deemed the primary beneficiary of HBO Asia, HBO
South Asia and HBO LAG. Beginning in the first quarter of 2010, the Company will account for its investments in
these entities using the equity method and will no longer consolidate their financial condition and results of
operations. The adoption of this guidance with respect to these entities will result in an increase (decrease) to
revenues, operating income (loss) and net income (loss) attributable to Time Warner Inc. shareholders of
($397) million, ($75) million and $9 million, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2009 and an
increase (decrease) of ($82) million, ($16) million and $4 million, respectively, for the year ended
December 31, 2008. As of and for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, the impact to the
consolidated balance sheet and statement of cash flows, respectively, will not be material.

Also, as a result of this guidance, beginning in the first quarter of 2010, the Company will consolidate its two
accounts receivable securitization facilities. The adoption of this guidance will result in an increase to accounts
receivables and debt due within one year of $805 million as of December 31, 2009 and 2008. In addition, for the year
ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, cash provided by operations will increase (decrease) by $231 million and
($113) million, respectively, with an offsetting (decrease) increase to cash used by financing activities. There will
not be any change to cash provided by operations for the year ended December 31, 2009. The impact on the
statement of operations will not be material. For more information, see Note 7.

Summary of Critical and Significant Accounting Policies

The following is a discussion of each of the Company’s critical accounting policies, including information and
analysis of estimates and assumptions involved in their application, and other significant accounting policies.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) considers an accounting policy to be critical if it is important to
the Company’s financial condition and results of operations and if it requires significant judgment and estimates on the
part of management in its application. The development and selection of these critical accounting policies have been
determined by Time Warner’s management and the related disclosures have been reviewed with the Audit and Finance
Committee of the Board of Directors. Due to the significant judgment involved in selecting certain of the assumptions
used in these areas, it is possible that different parties could choose different assumptions and reach different conclusions.
The Company considers the policies relating to the following matters to be critical accounting policies:

• Impairment of Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets (see pages 73 to 74);

• Multiple-Element Transactions (see page 79);

• Income Taxes (see pages 80 to 81);

• Film Cost Recognition and Impairments (see pages 78 to 79);

• Gross versus Net Revenue Recognition (see pages 79 to 80); and

• Sales Returns, Pricing Rebates and Uncollectible Accounts (see page 70).

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Cash and Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of commercial paper and other investments that are readily convertible into cash and
have original maturities of three months or less. Cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates fair value.
The Company monitors concentrations of credit risk with respect to cash and equivalents by placing such balances
with higher quality financial institutions or investing such amounts in liquid, short-term, highly-rated instruments or
investment funds holding similar instruments. As of December 31, 2009, the majority of the Company’s cash and
equivalents were invested in Rule 2a-7 money market mutual funds and with banks with a credit rating of at least A.
At December 31, 2009, no single money market mutual fund or bank held more than $500 million, and the money
market mutual fund investments were comprised primarily of U.S. government and agency securities.

Sales Returns, Pricing Rebates and Uncollectible Accounts

Management’s estimate of product sales that will be returned and the amount of receivables that will ultimately
be collected is an area of judgment affecting reported revenues and net income. In estimating product sales that will
be returned, management analyzes vendor sell-off of product, historical return trends, current economic conditions,
and changes in customer demand. Based on this information, management reserves a percentage of any product
sales that provide the customer with the right of return. The provision for such sales returns is reflected as a
reduction in the revenues from the related sale. The Company’s products subject to return include home video
product at the Filmed Entertainment and Networks segments and magazines and direct sales merchandise at the
Publishing segment. In estimating the reserve for pricing rebates, management considers the terms of the
Company’s agreements with its customers that contain purchasing targets which, if met, would entitle the
customer to a rebate. In those instances, management evaluates the customer’s actual and forecasted purchases
to determine the appropriate reserve. At December 31, 2009, total reserves for returns (which also reflects reserves
for certain pricing allowances provided to customers) were $1.493 billion at the Filmed Entertainment and
Networks segments primarily related to film products (e.g., DVD sales) and $387 million at the Publishing segment
for magazines and direct sales merchandise.

Similarly, management evaluates accounts receivable to determine if they will ultimately be fully collected. In
performing this evaluation, significant judgments and estimates are involved, including management’s views on
trends in the overall receivable agings at the different divisions, and for larger accounts, analyses of specific risks on
a customer specific basis. Using this information, management reserves an amount that is expected to be
uncollectible. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, total reserves for uncollectible accounts were approximately
$373 million and $438 million, respectively. Bad debt expense recognized during the years ended December 31,
2009, 2008 and 2007 totaled $87 million, $122 million and $70 million, respectively.

Based on management’s analyses of sales returns and allowances and uncollectible accounts, the Company had
total reserves of $2.253 billion and $2.229 billion at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Total gross
accounts receivable were $7.364 billion and $7.400 billion at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. As of
December 31, 2009, no single counterparty comprised greater than 5% of the Company’s total receivables balance.
In general, the Company does not require collateral with respect to its trade receivable arrangements. The Company
performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and adjusts credit limits based on payment histories, current
credit ratings and other factors.

Investments

Investments in companies in which Time Warner has significant influence, but less than a controlling voting
interest, are accounted for using the equity method. Significant influence is generally presumed to exist when Time
Warner owns between 20% and 50% of the investee, holds substantial management rights or holds an interest of less
than 20% where the investee is a limited liability partnership or limited liability corporation that is treated as a flow-
through entity.

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Under the equity method of accounting, only Time Warner’s investment in and amounts due to and from the
equity investee are included in the consolidated balance sheet; only Time Warner’s share of the investee’s earnings
(losses) is included in the consolidated statement of operations; and only the dividends, cash distributions, loans or
other cash received from the investee, additional cash investments, loan repayments or other cash paid to the
investee are included in the consolidated statement of cash flows. Additionally, the carrying value of investments
accounted for using the equity method of accounting is adjusted downward to reflect any other-than-temporary
declines in value (see “Asset Impairments” below).
Investments in companies in which Time Warner does not have a controlling interest or over which it is unable
to exert significant influence are accounted for at market value if the investments are publicly traded
(“available-for-sale investments”). If the investment is not publicly traded, the investment is accounted for at
cost. Unrealized gains and losses on investments accounted for at market value are reported, net-of-tax, in the
consolidated statement of shareholders’ equity as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income, net,
until the investment is sold or considered impaired (see “Asset Impairments” below), at which time the realized gain
or loss is included in Other income, net. Dividends and other distributions of earnings from both market-value
investments and investments accounted for at cost are included in Other income, net, when declared. For more
information, see Note 4.

Consolidation
Time Warner consolidates the results of operations of an entity that is not a VIE when it has a controlling voting
interest in the entity. An entity is generally a VIE if it meets any of the following criteria: (i) the entity has
insufficient equity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties,
(ii) the equity investors cannot make significant decisions about the entity’s operations or (iii) the voting rights of
some investors are not proportional to their obligations to absorb the expected losses of the entity or receive the
expected returns of the entity and substantially all of the entity’s activities involve or are conducted on behalf of the
investor with disproportionately few voting rights. A VIE is consolidated if the Company is deemed to be the
primary beneficiary of the VIE, which is the party involved with the VIE that has a majority of the expected losses or
a majority of the expected residual returns or both. Time Warner periodically makes judgments in determining
whether entities in which it invests are VIEs, and, if so, whether the Company is the primary beneficiary and, thus,
required to consolidate the entity.
As previously noted in “Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted,” in June 2009, guidance was issued
that changes the approach for determining the primary beneficiary of a VIE from a quantitative risk and reward
model to a qualitative model based on control and economics. That guidance became effective for Time Warner on

Accounts Receivable Securitization Facilities
Time Warner has two active accounts receivable securitization facilities that provide for the accelerated receipt
of cash on available accounts receivable. These securitization transactions are accounted for as sales, because the
Company has relinquished control of the receivables. For more information, see Notes 7 and 17.
As previously noted in “Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted,” in June 2009, guidance was issued
that eliminates the concept of a QSPE and eliminates the exception from applying existing accounting guidance
related to VIEs that were previously considered QSPEs. That guidance became effective for Time Warner on

Derivative Instruments
The Company recognizes all derivative instruments on the balance sheet at fair value. For those derivative
instruments that qualify for hedge accounting, changes in the fair value will either be offset against the change in
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equity as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income, net, until the hedged item is recognized in
earnings, depending on whether the derivative is being used to hedge changes in fair value or cash flows. The
ineffective portion of a derivative’s change in fair value is immediately recognized in earnings. For those derivative
instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting, changes in the fair value are recognized immediately in
earnings. The Company uses derivative instruments principally to manage the risk associated with movements in
foreign currency exchange rates and the risk that changes in interest rates will affect the fair value or cash flows of
its debt obligations. At December 31, 2009, there were no interest rate swaps or other similar derivative financial
instruments outstanding. See Note 13 for additional information regarding derivative instruments held by the
Company and risk management strategies.

Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Additions to property, plant and equipment generally include
material, labor and overhead. Time Warner also capitalizes certain costs associated with coding, software
configuration, upgrades and enhancements incurred for the development of internal use software. Depreciation,
which includes amortization of capital leases, is provided generally on a straight-line basis over estimated useful
lives. Time Warner evaluates the depreciation periods of property, plant and equipment to determine whether events
or circumstances warrant revised estimates of useful lives. Property, plant and equipment, including capital leases,
consist of (millions):
December 31, Estimated
2009 2008 Useful Lives
(recast)
Land and buildings(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,996 $ 2,944 7 to 30 years
Capitalized software costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,447 1,229 3 to 7 years
Furniture, fixtures and other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,341 3,366 3 to 10 years
7,784 7,539
Less accumulated depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3,821) (3,434)
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,963 $ 4,105

(a)
Land and buildings include $478 million and $477 million related to land as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, which is not
depreciated.

Intangible Assets
As a creator and distributor of branded information and copyrighted entertainment products, Time Warner has a
significant number of intangible assets, including acquired film and television libraries and other copyrighted
products and trademarks. Time Warner does not recognize the fair value of internally generated intangible assets.
Costs incurred to create and produce copyrighted product, such as feature films and television series, generally are
either expensed as incurred or capitalized as tangible assets, as in the case of cash advances and inventoriable
product costs. Intangible assets acquired in business combinations are recorded at fair value in the Company’s
consolidated balance sheet. For more information, see Note 2.

Asset Impairments
Investments
The Company’s investments consist of fair-value investments, including available-for-sale investments,
investments accounted for using the cost method of accounting and investments accounted for using the equity
method of accounting. The Company regularly reviews its investment securities for impairment, including when the
carrying value of an investment exceeds its related market value. If it has been determined that an investment has
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earnings. Such a determination is dependent on the facts and circumstances relating to the applicable investment.
Factors that are considered by the Company in determining whether an other-than-temporary decline in value has
occurred include: the market value of the security in relation to its cost basis, the financial condition of the investee
and the intent and ability to retain the investment for a sufficient period of time to allow for recovery in the market
value of the investment.
In evaluating the factors described above for available-for-sale securities, the Company presumes a decline in
value to be other-than-temporary if the quoted market price of the security is 20% or more below the investment’s
cost basis for a period of six months or more (the “20% criterion”) or the quoted market price of the security is 50%
or more below the security’s cost basis at any quarter end (the “50% criterion”). However, the presumption of an
other-than-temporary decline in these instances may be overcome if there is persuasive evidence indicating that the
decline is temporary in nature (e.g., the investee’s operating performance is strong, the market price of the investee’s
security is historically volatile, etc.). Additionally, there may be instances in which impairment losses are
recognized even if the 20% and 50% criteria are not satisfied (e.g., there is a plan to sell the security in the
near term and the fair value is below the Company’s cost basis).
For investments accounted for using the cost or equity method of accounting, the Company evaluates
information (e.g., budgets, business plans, financial statements, etc.) in addition to quoted market prices, if
any, in determining whether an other-than-temporary decline in value exists. Factors indicative of an
other-than-temporary decline include recurring operating losses, credit defaults and subsequent rounds of
financing at an amount below the cost basis of the Company’s investment. This list is not all-inclusive, and the
Company weighs all known quantitative and qualitative factors in determining if an other-than-temporary decline in
the value of an investment has occurred. For more information, see Note 4.

Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, primarily tradenames, are tested annually for impairment
during the fourth quarter or earlier upon the occurrence of certain events or substantive changes in circumstances.
Goodwill is tested for impairment at a level referred to as a reporting unit. A reporting unit is either the “operating
segment level” such as HBO, Turner, Time Inc. and Warner Bros. or one level below, which is referred to as a
“component” (e.g., Sports Illustrated, People). The level at which the impairment test is performed requires
judgment as to whether the operations below the operating segment constitute a self-sustaining business. If the
operations below the operating segment level are determined to be a self-sustaining business, testing is generally
required to be performed at this level; however, if multiple self-sustaining business units exist within an operating
segment, an evaluation would be performed to determine if the multiple business units share resources that support
the overall goodwill balance. For purposes of the goodwill impairment test, Time Warner has identified Warner
Bros., HBO, Turner and Time Inc. as its reporting units.
Goodwill impairment is determined using a two-step process. The first step involves a comparison of the
estimated fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying amount, including goodwill. In performing the first step, the
Company determines the fair value of a reporting unit using a discounted cash flow (“DCF”) analysis and, in certain
cases, a combination of a DCF analysis and a market-based approach. Determining fair value requires the exercise
of significant judgment, including judgments about appropriate discount rates, perpetual growth rates, the amount
and timing of expected future cash flows, as well as relevant comparable company earnings multiples for the
market-based approach. The cash flows employed in the DCF analyses are based on the Company’s most recent
budgets and business plans and, when applicable, various growth rates have been assumed for years beyond the
current business plan period. Discount rate assumptions are based on an assessment of the risk inherent in the future
cash flows of the respective reporting units. In addition, when a DCF analysis is used as the primary method for
determining fair value, the Company assesses the reasonableness of its determined fair values by reference to other
fair value indicators such as comparable company public trading values, research analyst estimates and, where
available, values observed in private market transactions. If the estimated fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its
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necessary. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, then the second step of the
goodwill impairment test must be performed. The second step of the goodwill impairment test compares the implied
fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill with its goodwill carrying amount to measure the amount of impairment
loss, if any. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the same manner as the amount of goodwill
recognized in a business combination. In other words, the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all
of the assets and liabilities of that unit (including any unrecognized intangible assets) as if the reporting unit had
been acquired in a business combination and the fair value of the reporting unit was the purchase price paid. If the
carrying amount of the reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss
is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.

The performance of the Company’s 2009 annual impairment analyses did not result in any impairments of the
Company’s goodwill. The discount rates utilized in the 2009 analysis ranged from 10.5% to 12% while the terminal
growth rates used in the DCF analysis ranged from 2.5%-3.0%. To illustrate the magnitude of a potential
impairment relative to future changes in estimated fair values, had the fair values of each of the Company’s
reporting units been hypothetically lower by 10% as of December 31, 2009, no reporting unit’s book value would
have exceeded its fair value. Had the fair values of each of the Company’s reporting units been hypothetically lower
by 20% as of December 31, 2009, the Time Inc. reporting unit book value would have exceeded fair value by
approximately $525 million, the Warner Bros. reporting unit book value would have exceeded fair value by
approximately $85 million and the HBO reporting unit book value would have exceeded fair value by
approximately $528 million. If this were to occur, the second step of the goodwill impairment test would be
required to be performed to determine the ultimate amount of impairment loss to record.

The impairment test for other intangible assets not subject to amortization involves a comparison of the
estimated fair value of the intangible asset with its carrying value. If the carrying value of the intangible asset
exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The estimates of fair value
of intangible assets not subject to amortization are determined using a DCF valuation analysis. Common among
such approaches is the “relief from royalty” methodology, which is used in estimating the fair value of the
Company’s brands and trademarks. Discount rate assumptions are based on an assessment of the risk inherent in the
projected future cash flows generated by the respective intangible assets. Also subject to judgment are assumptions
about royalty rates, which are based on the estimated rates at which similar brands and trademarks are being
licensed in the marketplace. The discount rates utilized in the 2009 analysis of other intangible assets ranged from
11% to 12.5% while the terminal growth rates used in the DCF analysis ranged from 2.5%-3.0%. To illustrate the
magnitude of potential impairment relative to future changes in estimated fair values, had the fair values of certain
tradenames at Time Inc. with an aggregate carrying value of $639 million, been hypothetically lower by 10%, the
book values of those tradenames would have exceeded fair values by $46 million. Had the fair values of those
tradenames been hypothetically lower by 20% as of December 31, 2009, book values would have exceeded fair
values by $111 million.

Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets, including finite-lived intangible assets (e.g., tradenames, customer lists, film libraries and
property, plant and equipment), do not require that an annual impairment test be performed; instead, long-lived
assets are tested for impairment upon the occurrence of a triggering event. Triggering events include the more likely
than not disposal of a portion of such assets or the occurrence of an adverse change in the market involving the
business employing the related assets. Once a triggering event has occurred, the impairment test is based on whether
the intent is to hold the asset for continued use or to hold the asset for sale. If the intent is to hold the asset for
continued use, the impairment test first requires a comparison of estimated undiscounted future cash flows
generated by the asset group against the carrying value of the asset group. If the carrying value of the asset group
exceeds the estimated undiscounted future cash flows, the asset would be deemed to be impaired. Impairment would
then be measured as the difference between the estimated fair value of the asset and its carrying value. Fair value is
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for sale and certain other criteria are met (e.g., the asset can be disposed of currently, appropriate levels of authority
have approved the sale, and there is an active program to locate a buyer), the impairment test involves comparing the
asset’s carrying value to its estimated fair value. To the extent the carrying value is greater than the asset’s estimated
fair value, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference. Significant judgments in this area involve
determining whether a triggering event has occurred, determining the future cash flows for the assets involved
and selecting the appropriate discount rate to be applied in determining estimated fair value. For more information,
see Note 2.

Accounting for Pension Plans
Time Warner and certain of its subsidiaries have both funded and unfunded defined benefit pension plans, the
substantial majority of which are noncontributory, covering a majority of domestic employees and, to a lesser
extent, have various defined benefit plans, primarily noncontributory, covering international employees. Pension
benefits are based on formulas that reflect the employees’ years of service and compensation during their
employment period. The pension expense recognized by the Company is determined using certain
assumptions, including the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, the interest factor implied by the
discount rate and the rate of compensation increases. The determination of these assumptions is discussed in more
detail in Note 11.

Equity-Based Compensation
The Company measures the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments
based on the grant-date fair value of the award. That cost is recognized in the consolidated statement of operations,
net of the cost of the awards expected to be forfeited over the period during which an employee is required to
provide service in exchange for the award. Also, excess tax benefits realized from the exercise of stock options are
reported as a financing cash inflow rather than as a reduction of taxes paid in cash flow from operations.
The grant-date fair value of a stock option is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Because
the Black-Scholes option-pricing model requires the use of subjective assumptions, changes in these assumptions
can materially affect the fair value of the options. The Company determines the volatility assumption for these stock
options using implied volatilities data from its traded options. The expected term, which represents the period of
time that options granted are expected to be outstanding, is estimated based on the historical exercise experience of
Time Warner employees. Groups of employees that have similar historical exercise behavior are considered
separately for valuation purposes. The risk-free rate assumed in valuing the options is based on the U.S. Treasury
yield curve in effect at the time of grant for the expected term of the option. The Company determines the expected
dividend yield percentage by dividing the expected annual dividend by the market price of Time Warner common
stock at the date of grant.
For awards granted prior to January 1, 2006, the Company recognizes equity-based compensation expense for
awards with graded vesting by treating each vesting tranche as a separate award and recognizing compensation
expense ratably for each tranche. For equity awards granted subsequent to January 1, 2006, the Company treats such
awards as a single award and recognizes equity-based compensation expense on a straight-line basis (net of
estimated forfeitures) over the employee service period. Also, when recording compensation cost for equity awards,
the Company is required to estimate the number of equity awards granted that are expected to be forfeited. Equity-
based compensation expense is recorded in costs of revenues or selling, general and administrative expense
depending on the job function of the grantee. For more information, see Note 10.

Revenues and Costs
Networks
The Networks segment recognizes Subscription revenues as programming services are provided to cable
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“affiliates”) based on the per subscriber negotiated contractual programming rate (or estimated programming rate if
a new contract has not been negotiated) for each affiliate and the estimated number of subscribers for the respective
affiliate. Management considers factors such as the previous contractual rates, inflation, current payments by the
affiliate and the status of the negotiations in determining any estimates. When the new distribution contract terms
are finalized, an adjustment to Subscription revenue is recorded, if necessary, to reflect the new terms. Such
adjustments historically have not been significant. Television Advertising revenues are recognized, net of agency
commissions, in the period that the advertisements are aired. If there is a guarantee to deliver a targeted audience
rating, revenues are recognized for the actual audience rating delivered with revenue deferred for any shortfall until
the guaranteed audience rating is met, typically through the provision of additional air time. Advertising revenues
from websites are recognized as impressions are delivered or the services are performed.
In the normal course of business, the Networks segment enters into agreements to license programming
exhibition rights from distributors. A programming inventory asset related to these rights and a corresponding
liability to the distributor are recorded (on a discounted basis if the license agreements are long-term) when (i) the
cost of the programming is reasonably determined, (ii) the programming material has been accepted in accordance
with the terms of the agreement, (iii) the programming (or any program in a package of programming) is available
for its first showing or telecast, and (iv) the license period has commenced. As discussed below, there are variations
in the amortization methods of these rights, depending on whether the network is advertising-supported (e.g., TNT
and TBS) or not advertising-supported (e.g., HBO).
For advertising-supported networks, the Company’s general policy is to amortize each program’s costs on a
straight-line basis (or per-play basis, if greater) over its license period. There are, however, exceptions to this
general policy. For example, for rights fees paid for sports programming arrangements (e.g., National Basketball
Association and Major League Baseball), programming costs are amortized using an income-forecast model, in
which the rights fees are amortized using the ratio of current period advertising revenue to total estimated remaining
advertising revenue over the term of the arrangement. The income-forecast model approximates the pattern with
which the network will use and benefit from providing the sports programming. In addition, based on historical
advertising sales for certain types of programming, the initial airing has more value than subsequent airings. In these
circumstances, the Company will use an accelerated method of amortization. Specifically, if the Company is
licensing the right to air a movie multiple times over a certain period, the movie is being shown to the public for the
first time on a Company network (a “Network Movie Premiere”) and the Network Movie Premiere advertising is
sold at a premium rate, a larger portion of the movie’s programming inventory cost is amortized upon the initial
airing of the movie, with the remaining cost amortized on a straight-line basis (or per-play basis, if greater) over the
remaining license period. The amortization that accelerates upon the first airing versus subsequent airings is
determined based on a study of historical and estimated future advertising sales for similar programming. Costs
relating to licensed series agreements containing an advertising barter component are amortized in the same manner
in which costs relating to licensed series agreements without an advertising barter component are amortized.
For a pay cable network that is not advertising-supported (e.g., HBO), each program’s costs are amortized on a
straight-line basis over its license period or estimated period of use of the related shows, beginning with the month
of initial exhibition. When the Company has the right to exhibit feature theatrical programming in multiple
windows over a number of years, the Company uses historical audience performance as its basis for determining the
amount of a film’s programming amortization attributable to each window.
The Company carries each of its network’s programming inventory at the lower of unamortized cost or
estimated net realizable value. For cable networks that earn both Advertising and Subscription revenues (e.g., TBS
and TNT), the Company generally evaluates the net realizable value of unamortized cost based on the entire
package of programming provided to the affiliates by the network. In assessing whether the programming inventory
for a particular network is impaired, the Company determines the net realizable value for all of the network’s
programming inventory based on a projection of the network’s estimated combined subscription revenues and
advertising revenues. Similarly, based on the premise that customers subscribe to a premium pay service (e.g.,
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value of unamortized programming costs based on the package of programming provided to the subscribers by the
network. Specifically, the Company determines the net realizable value for all of its premium pay service
programming arrangements based on projections of estimated Subscription revenues and, where applicable,
home video and other licensing revenues. In addition, changes in management’s intended usage of a program,
such as a decision to no longer air a particular program and forego the rights associated with the program license,
would result in a reassessment of that program’s net realizable value, which could result in an impairment.

Filmed Entertainment
Feature films typically are produced or acquired for initial exhibition in theaters, followed by distribution in the
home video, video-on-demand, pay cable, basic cable and broadcast network markets. Generally, distribution to the
home video, pay cable, basic cable and broadcast network markets each commence within three years of initial
theatrical release. Theatrical revenues are recognized as the films are exhibited. Revenues from home video sales
are recognized at the later of the delivery date or the date that video units are made widely available for sale or rental
by retailers based on gross sales less a provision for estimated returns. Revenues from the distribution of theatrical
product to television markets are recognized when the films are available to telecast.
Television films and series are initially produced for broadcast networks, cable networks or first-run television
syndication and may be subsequently licensed to foreign or domestic cable and syndicated television markets, as
well as sold on home video. Revenues from the distribution of television product are recognized when the films or
series are available to telecast, except for barter agreements where the revenue is valued and recognized when the
related advertisements are exhibited. Similar to theatrical home video sales, revenue from home video sales of
television films and series is recognized at the later of the delivery date or the date that video units are made widely
available for sale or rental by retailers less a provision for estimated returns.
Upfront or guaranteed payments for the licensing of intellectual property are recognized as revenue when (i) an
arrangement has been signed with a customer, (ii) the customer’s right to use or otherwise exploit the intellectual
property has commenced and there is no requirement for significant continued performance by the Company,
(iii) licensing fees are either fixed or determinable and (iv) collectability of the fees is reasonably assured. In the
event any significant continued performance is required in these arrangements, revenue is recognized when the
related services are performed.
Film costs include the unamortized cost of completed theatrical films and television episodes, theatrical films
and television series in production and film rights in preparation of development. Film costs are stated at the lower
of cost, less accumulated amortization, or fair value. The amount of capitalized film costs recognized as cost of
revenues for a given film as it is exhibited in various markets, throughout its life cycle, is determined using the film
forecast method. Under this method, the amortization of capitalized costs and the accrual of participations and
residuals is based on the proportion of the film’s revenues recognized for such period to the film’s estimated
remaining ultimate revenues. The process of estimating a film’s ultimate revenues (i.e., the total revenue to be
received throughout a film’s life cycle) is discussed further under “Film Cost Recognition and Impairments.”
Inventories of theatrical and television product consist primarily of DVDs and are stated at the lower of cost or
net realizable value. Cost is determined using the average cost method. Returned goods included in inventory are
valued at estimated realizable value, but not in excess of cost. For more information, see Note 5.
The Company enters into arrangements with third parties to jointly finance and distribute many of its theatrical
productions. These arrangements, which are referred to as co-financing arrangements, take various forms. In most
cases, the form of the arrangement is the sale of an economic interest in a film to an investor. The Filmed
Entertainment segment generally records the amounts received for the sale of an economic interest as a reduction of
the cost of the film, as the investor assumes full risk for that portion of the film asset acquired in these transactions.
The substance of these arrangements is that the third-party investors own an interest in the film and, therefore, in
each period the Company reflects in the consolidated statement of operations either a charge or benefit to costs of
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estimate of the third-party investor’s interest in profits or losses incurred on the film is determined by reference to
the ratio of actual revenue earned to date in relation to total estimated ultimate revenues.
Acquired film libraries (i.e., program rights and product that are acquired after a film has been exhibited at least
once in all markets) are amortized using the film forecast method. For more information, see Note 2.

Publishing
Magazine Subscription and Advertising revenues are recognized at the magazine cover date. The unearned
portion of magazine subscriptions is deferred until the magazine cover date, at which time a proportionate share of
the gross subscription price is included in revenues, net of any commissions paid to subscription agents. Also
included in Subscription revenues are revenues generated from single-copy sales of magazines through retail outlets
such as newsstands, supermarkets, convenience stores and drugstores, which may or may not result in future
subscription sales. Advertising revenues from websites are recognized as the services are performed.
Certain products, such as magazines sold at newsstands and other merchandise, are sold to customers with the
right to return unsold items. Revenues from such sales are recognized when the products are shipped, based on gross
sales less a provision for future estimated returns based on historical experience.
Inventories of merchandise are stated at the lower of cost or estimated realizable value. Cost is determined using
primarily the first-in, first-out method or, alternatively, the average cost method. Returned merchandise included in
inventory is valued at estimated realizable value, but not in excess of cost. For more information, see Note 5.

Film Cost Recognition and Impairments
One aspect of the accounting for film and television production costs, as well as related revenues (“film
accounting”), that impacts the Filmed Entertainment segment (and the Networks segment, to a lesser degree) and
requires the exercise of judgment relates to the process of estimating a film’s ultimate revenues and is important for
two reasons. First, while a film is being produced and the related costs are being capitalized, as well as at the time
the film is released, it is necessary for management to estimate the ultimate revenues, less additional costs to be
incurred (including exploitation and participation costs), in order to determine whether the value of a film has been
impaired and, thus, requires an immediate write-off of unrecoverable film costs. The second area where ultimate
revenues judgments play an important role is in the determination of the amount of capitalized film costs recognized
as costs of revenues for a given film in a particular period. This cost recognition is based on the proportion of the
film’s revenues recognized for each period as compared to the film’s estimated ultimate revenues. Similarly, the
recognition of participation and residuals is based on the proportion of the film’s revenues recognized for such
period to the film’s estimated ultimate total revenues. To the extent that ultimate revenues are adjusted, the resulting
gross margin reported on the exploitation of that film in a period is also adjusted.
Prior to release, management bases its estimates of ultimate revenues for each film on factors such as the
historical performance of similar films, the star power of the lead actors and actresses, the rating and genre of the
film, pre-release market research (including test market screenings) and the expected number of theaters in which
the film will be released. Management updates such estimates based on information available on the progress of the
film’s production and, upon release, the actual results of each film. Changes in estimates of ultimate revenues from
period to period affect the amount of film costs amortized in a given period and, therefore, could have an impact on
the segment’s financial results for that period. For example, prior to a film’s release, the Company often will test
market the film to the film’s targeted demographic. If the film is not received favorably, the Company may (i) reduce
the film’s estimated ultimate revenues, (ii) revise the film, which could cause the production costs to increase or
(iii) perform a combination of both. Similarly, a film that generates lower-than-expected theatrical revenues in its
initial weeks of release would have its theatrical, home video and television distribution ultimate revenues adjusted
downward. A failure to adjust for a downward change in ultimate revenues estimates could result in the
understatement of capitalized film costs amortization for the period. The Company recorded film cost
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Included in film cost amortization are film impairments primarily related to pre-release theatrical films of
$85 million, $84 million and $240 million in 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Barter Transactions
Time Warner occasionally enters into transactions that involve the exchange of advertising, in part, for other
products and services. Such transactions are recognized by the programming licensee (e.g., a television network) as
programming inventory and deferred advertising revenue at the estimated fair value when the product is available
for telecast. Barter programming inventory is amortized in the same manner as the non-barter component of the
licensed programming, and advertising revenue is recognized when delivered. From the perspective of the
programming licensor (e.g., a film studio), incremental licensing revenue is recognized when the barter
advertising spots received are either used or sold to third parties.

Multiple-Element Transactions
In the normal course of business, the Company enters into transactions, referred to as multiple-element
transactions. While the more common type of multiple-element transactions encountered by the Company involve
the licensing (both as licensor and as licensee) of programming (e.g., multiple titles in a single arrangement),
multiple element transactions could also involve elements such as investing in an investee while at the same time
entering in to an operating agreement or settling a dispute or legal matter with that investee. Multiple-element
transactions involve situations where judgment must be exercised in determining the fair value of the different
elements. The judgments made in determining fair value in such arrangements impact the amount of revenues,
expenses and net income recognized over the term of the contract, as well as the period in which they are
recognized.
If the Company has evidence of fair value for each deliverable in the transaction, then it accounts for each
deliverable in the transaction separately, based on the relevant accounting policies. However, if the Company is
unable to determine fair value for one or more elements of the transaction, the transaction is accounted for as one
unit of accounting which would generally result in revenue, or costs as the case may be, being recognized on a
straight-line basis over the term of the agreement.
In determining the fair value of the respective elements, the Company refers to quoted market prices (where
available), independent appraisals (where available), historical transactions or comparable cash transactions. Other
indicators of fair value include the existence of price protection in the form of “most-favored-nation” clauses or
similar contractual provisions and individual elements whose values are dependent on future performance (and
based on independent factors). Further, in such transactions, evidence of fair value for one element of a transaction
may provide support that value was not transferred from one element in a transaction to another element in a
transaction.

Gross versus Net Revenue Recognition
In the normal course of business, the Company acts as or uses an intermediary or agent in executing transactions
with third parties. In connection with these arrangements, the Company must determine whether to report revenue
based on the gross amount billed to the ultimate customer or on the net amount received from the customer after
commissions and other payments to third parties. To the extent revenues are recorded on a gross basis, any
commissions or other payments to third parties are recorded as expense so that the net amount (gross revenues less
expense) is reflected in Operating Income. Accordingly, the impact on Operating Income is the same whether the
Company records revenue on a gross or net basis. For example, if the Company’s Filmed Entertainment segment
distributes a film to a theater for $15 and remits $10 to the independent production company, representing its share
of proceeds, the Company must determine whether the Filmed Entertainment segment should record gross revenue
from the theater of $15 and $10 of expenses or record as revenue the net amount retained of $5. In either case, the
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The determination of whether revenue should be reported gross or net is based on an assessment of whether the
Company is acting as the principal or an agent in the transaction. If the Company is acting as a principal in a
transaction, the Company reports revenue on a gross basis. If the Company is acting as an agent in a transaction, the
Company reports revenue on a net basis. The determination of whether the Company is acting as a principal or an
agent in a transaction involves judgment and is based on an evaluation of the terms of an arrangement. The
Company serves as the principal in transactions in which it has substantial risks and rewards of ownership.
Specifically, the following are examples of arrangements where the Company is an intermediary or uses an
intermediary:
• The Filmed Entertainment segment provides distribution services to third-party companies. The
Filmed Entertainment segment may provide distribution services for an independent third-party company
in the worldwide theatrical, home video, television and/or videogame markets. The independent third-
party company may retain final approval over the distribution, marketing, advertising and publicity for
each film or videogame in all media, including the timing and extent of the releases, the pricing and
packaging of packaged goods units and approval of all television licenses. The Filmed Entertainment
segment records revenue generated in these distribution arrangements on a gross basis when it (i) is the
merchant of record for the licensing arrangements, (ii) is the licensor/contracting party, (iii) provides the
materials to licensees, (iv) handles the billing and collection of all amounts due under such arrangements
and (v) bears the risk of loss related to distribution advances and/or the packaged goods inventory. If the
Filmed Entertainment segment does not bear the risk of loss as described in the previous sentence, the
arrangements are accounted for on a net basis.
• The Publishing segment utilizes subscription agents to generate magazine subscribers. As a way to
generate magazine subscribers, the Publishing segment sometimes uses third-party subscription agents to
secure subscribers and, in exchange, the agents receive a percentage of the Subscription revenues
generated. The Publishing segment records revenues from subscriptions generated by the agent, net of
the fees paid to the agent, primarily because the subscription agent (i) has the primary contact with the
customer, (ii) performs all of the billing and collection activities, and (iii) passes the proceeds from the
subscription to the Publishing segment after deducting the agent’s commission.

Advertising Costs
Time Warner expenses advertising costs as they are incurred, which generally is when the advertising is
exhibited or aired. Advertising expense to third parties was $2.635 billion in 2009, $2.908 billion in 2008 and
$3.365 billion in 2007. In addition, the Company had advertising costs of $7 million and $8 million at December 31,
2009 and 2008, respectively, recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets on its consolidated balance
sheet, which primarily related to prepaid advertising.

Income Taxes
Income taxes are provided using the asset and liability method, such that income taxes (i.e., deferred tax assets,
deferred tax liabilities, taxes currently payable/refunds receivable and tax expense) are recorded based on amounts
refundable or payable in the current year and include the results of any difference between GAAP and tax reporting.
Deferred income taxes reflect the tax effect of net operating losses, capital losses and general business credit
carryforwards and the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities
for financial statement and income tax purposes, as determined under enacted tax laws and rates. Valuation
allowances are established when management determines that it is more likely than not that some portion or all of
the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The financial effect of changes in tax laws or rates is accounted for in the
period of enactment. The subsequent realization of net operating loss and general business credit carryforwards
acquired in acquisitions accounted for using the purchase method of accounting is recognized in the statement of
operations. Research and development credits are recorded based on the amount of benefit the Company believes is

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“more likely than not” of being earned. The majority of such research and development benefits have been recorded
to shareholders’ equity as they resulted from stock option deductions for which such amounts are recorded as an
increase to additional paid-in-capital. Certain other tax credits earned are offset against the cost of inventory or
property acquired or produced. Additionally, the Company is required to recognize in the consolidated financial
statements those tax positions determined to be “more likely than not” of being sustained upon examination, based
on the technical merits of the positions.

From time to time, the Company engages in transactions in which the tax consequences may be subject to
uncertainty. Examples of such transactions include business acquisitions and dispositions, including dispositions
designed to be tax free, issues related to consideration paid or received, and certain financing transactions.
Significant judgment is required in assessing and estimating the tax consequences of these transactions. The
Company prepares and files tax returns based on its interpretation of tax laws and regulations. In the normal course
of business, the Company’s tax returns are subject to examination by various taxing authorities. Such examinations
may result in future tax and interest assessments by these taxing authorities. In determining the Company’s tax
provision for financial reporting purposes, the Company establishes a reserve for uncertain tax positions unless such
positions are determined to be “more likely than not” of being sustained upon examination, based on their technical
merits. That is, for financial reporting purposes, the Company only recognizes tax benefits taken on the tax return
that it believes are “more likely than not” of being sustained. There is considerable judgment involved in
determining whether positions taken on the tax return are “more likely than not” of being sustained.

The Company adjusts its tax reserve estimates periodically because of ongoing examinations by, and
settlements with, the various taxing authorities, as well as changes in tax laws, regulations and interpretations.
The consolidated tax provision of any given year includes adjustments to prior year income tax accruals that are
considered appropriate and any related estimated interest. The Company’s policy is to recognize, when applicable,
interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as part of income tax expense. For further information, see Note 8.

Discontinued Operations

In determining whether a group of assets disposed (or to be disposed) of should be presented as a discontinued
operation, the Company makes a determination of whether the group of assets being disposed of comprises a
component of the entity; that is, whether it has historic operations and cash flows that can be clearly distinguished
(both operationally and for financial reporting purposes). The Company also determines whether the cash flows
associated with the group of assets have been significantly (or will be significantly) eliminated from the ongoing
operations of the Company as a result of the disposal transaction and whether the Company has no significant
continuing involvement in the operations of the group of assets after the disposal transaction. If these determinations
can be made affirmatively, the results of operations of the group of assets being disposed of (as well as any gain or
loss on the disposal transaction) are aggregated for separate presentation apart from continuing operating results of
the Company in the consolidated financial statements. See Note 3 for a summary of discontinued operations.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) is reported in the consolidated statement of shareholders’ equity as a component
of retained earnings (accumulated deficit) and consists of net income (loss) and other gains and losses affecting
shareholders’ equity that, under GAAP, are excluded from net income (loss). For Time Warner, such items consist
primarily of unrealized gains and losses on marketable equity securities, gains and losses on certain derivative
financial instruments, foreign currency translation gains (losses) and changes in unfunded and underfunded benefit
plan obligations.

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The following summary sets forth the components of other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, for Time
Warner shareholders accumulated in equity (millions):
Net Net Net
Foreign Unrealized Derivative Net Accumulated
Currency Gains Financial Unfunded/ Other
Translation (Losses) Instrument Underfunded Comprehensive
Gains on Gains Benefit Income
(Losses) Securities (Losses) Obligation (Loss)

Balance at December 31, 2006. . . . . $ 306 $ 39 $ (2) $ (479) $ (136)
2007 activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 — (7) 2 285
Balance at December 31, 2007. . . . . 596 39 (9) (477) 149
2008 activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (956) (18) (71) (780) (1,825)
Balance at December 31, 2008. . . . . (360) 21 (80) (1,257) (1,676)
AOL Separation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 — — — 278
Time Warner Cable Separation . . . . . — — 4 387 391
2009 activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 (12) 35 183 427
Balance at December 31, 2009. . . . . $ 139 $ 9 $ (41) $ (687) $ (580)

For the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, the tax impact related to net unrealized gains (losses) on
securities was $7 million and $11 million, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, the
tax impact related to net derivative financial instrument gains (losses) was $21 million, $44 million and $4 million,
respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, the tax impact related to net unfunded/
underfunded benefit obligations was $129 million, $515 million and $14 million, respectively.

Income (Loss) Per Common Share
Basic income (loss) per common share is determined using the Two-Class Method and is computed by dividing
net income (loss) attributable to Time Warner Inc. common shareholders by the weighted-average common shares
outstanding during the period. The Two-Class Method is an earnings allocation formula that determines income
(loss) per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared and
participation rights in undistributed earnings. Diluted income (loss) per common share reflects the more dilutive
earnings per share amount calculated using the treasury stock method or the Two-Class Method.

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Set forth below is a reconciliation of basic and diluted income (loss) per common share from continuing
operations (millions, except per share amounts):
2009 2008 2007
(recast) (recast)
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Time
Warner Inc. shareholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,079 $ (5,094) $ 1,889
Income allocated to participating securities (restricted stock
and restricted stock units). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (9) (5) (4)
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Time
Warner Inc. common shareholders — basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,070 $ (5,099) $ 1,885
Average number of common shares outstanding — basic. . . . . 1,184.0 1,194.2 1,239.6
Dilutive effect of equity awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.1 — 14.4
Average number of common shares outstanding — diluted . . . 1,195.1 1,194.2 1,254.0
Income (loss) per common share from continuing operations
attributable to Time Warner Inc. common shareholders:
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.75 $ (4.27) $ 1.52
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.74 $ (4.27) $ 1.51

Diluted income (loss) per common share for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 excludes
approximately 160 million, 151 million and 98 million, respectively, common shares that may be issued under the
Company’s stock compensation plans because they do not have a dilutive effect.

2. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

As a creator and distributor of branded information and copyrighted entertainment products, Time Warner has a
significant number of intangible assets, acquired film and television libraries and other copyrighted products,
trademarks and customer lists. Certain intangible assets are deemed to have finite lives and, accordingly, are
amortized over their estimated useful lives, while others are deemed to be indefinite-lived and therefore not
amortized. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, primarily certain tradenames, are tested annually for
impairment during the fourth quarter, or earlier upon the occurrence of certain events or substantive changes in
circumstances.

As more fully described in Note 1, in connection with the performance of its annual impairment analyses in
2009, the Company did not record any asset impairments. In connection with the performance of its annual
impairment analyses in 2008, the Company recorded asset impairments of $7.139 billion, which is reflective of the
overall decline in the fair values of goodwill and other intangible assets. The asset impairments recorded reduced
the carrying values of goodwill at the Publishing segment by $6.007 billion and the carrying values of certain
tradenames at the Publishing segment by $1.132 billion, including $614 million of finite-lived intangible assets.

In addition, the Company recorded other intangible asset impairments of $52 million in 2009 and $34 million in
2007. In 2009, the Company recorded a $52 million noncash impairment of intangible assets related to Turner’s
interest in a general entertainment network in India. In 2007, the Company recorded a pretax impairment of
$34 million related to the Courtroom Television Network LLC (“Court TV”) tradename as a result of rebranding the
Court TV network name to truTV, effective January 1, 2008.

The impairments noted above did not result in non-compliance with respect to any debt covenants.

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The following summary of changes in the Company’s goodwill related to continuing operations during the
years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, by reportable segment, is as follows (millions):
Acquisitions,
Acquisitions, Dispositions
December 31, Dispositions and Translation December 31, and Translation December 31,
(a)
2007 Adjustments Impairments Adjustments 2008 Adjustments(a) Adjustments 2009
(recast) (recast)
Networks
Gross goodwill. . . $ 34,352 $ 606 $ — $ 4 $ 34,962 $ (492) $ 5 $ 34,475
Impairments . . . . (13,277) — — — (13,277) — — (13,277)
Net goodwill . . . . 21,075 606 — 4 21,685 (492) 5 21,198
Filmed
Entertainment
Gross goodwill. . . 9,551 (14) — (4) 9,533 (19) 3 9,517
Impairments . . . . (4,091) — — — (4,091) — — (4,091)
Net goodwill . . . . 5,460 (14) — (4) 5,442 (19) 3 5,426
Publishing
Gross goodwill. . . 18,851 98 — (521) 18,428 (8) 39 18,459
Impairments . . . . (9,281) — (6,007) — (15,288) — — (15,288)
Net goodwill . . . . 9,570 98 (6,007) (521) 3,140 (8) 39 3,171
Time Warner
Gross goodwill. . . 62,754 690 — (521) 62,923 (519) 47 62,451
Impairments . . . . (26,649) — (6,007) — (32,656) — — (32,656)
Net goodwill . . . . $ 36,105 $ 690 $ (6,007) $ (521) $ 30,267 $ (519) $ 47 $ 29,795

(a)
2009 includes $481 million related to allocations of the final purchase price adjustments related to HBO LAG at the Networks segment.
2008 includes $612 million related to the acquisitions of additional interests in HBO LAG at the Networks segment as well as $60 million
related to the acquisition of QSP, Inc. and its Canadian affiliate Quality Service Programs Inc. (collectively, “QSP”) and $8 million related
to the acquisition of Mousebreaker at the Publishing segment.

The Company’s intangible assets and related accumulated amortization consisted of the following (millions):
Accumulated Accumulated
Gross Amortization(a) Net Gross Amortization(a) Net
(recast)
Intangible assets subject to amortization:
Film Library(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,635 $ (1,871) $ 1,764 $ 3,861 $ (1,701) $ 2,160
Brands, trademarks and other intangible
assets(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,275 (971) 1,304 1,912 (877) 1,035
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5,910 $ (2,842) $ 3,068 $ 5,773 $ (2,578) $ 3,195
Intangible assets not subject to
amortization:
Brands, trademarks and other intangible
assets(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8,093 $ (257) $ 7,836 $ 7,985 $ (257) $ 7,728

(a)
The Film Library is amortized using a film forecast methodology. Amortization of Brands, trademarks and other intangible assets subject to
amortization is provided generally on a straight-line basis over their respective useful lives. The weighted-average useful life for such
intangibles is 17 years. The Company evaluates the useful lives of its finite-lived intangible assets each reporting period to determine
whether events or circumstances warrant revised estimates of useful lives.
(b)
The decrease in 2009 is primarily related to an adjustment of $226 million representing a change in cumulative participations payable with
respect to film library titles at Warner Bros., which is required to be recognized as a reduction to the related film cost asset.
(c)
The increase in 2009 is primarily related to intangible assets recognized for HBO LAG.

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The Company recorded amortization expense of $319 million in 2009 compared to $356 million in 2008 and
$306 million in 2007. Based on the amount of intangible assets subject to amortization at December 31, 2009, the
estimated amortization expense for each of the succeeding five years ended December 31 is as follows: 2010 —
$301 million; 2011 — $298 million; 2012 — $284 million; 2013 — $255 million; and 2014 — $248 million.
These amounts may vary as acquisitions and dispositions occur in the future and as purchase price allocations are
finalized.

3. BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS, DISPOSITIONS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

Separations of TWC and AOL from Time Warner

As discussed in Note 1, on March 12, 2009, the Company completed the legal and structural separation of TWC
from the Company. In addition, on December 9, 2009, the Company completed the legal and structural separation of
AOL from the Company. With the completion of these separations, the Company disposed of its Cable and AOL
segments in their entirety and ceased to consolidate their financial condition and results of operations in its
consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, the Company has presented the financial condition and results of
operations of its former Cable and AOL segments as discontinued operations in the consolidated financial
statements for all periods presented.

HBO Central Europe Acquisition

On January 27, 2010, HBO purchased the remainder of its partners’ interests in the HBO Central Europe (“HBO
CE”) joint venture for approximately $155 million in cash. HBO CE operates the HBO and Cinemax premium pay
television programming services serving 11 territories in Central Europe. This transaction resulted in HBO owning
100% of the interests of HBO CE. Prior to this transaction, HBO owned 33% of the interests in HBO CE and
accounted for this investment under the equity method of accounting.

CME Investment

On May 18, 2009, the Company completed an investment in Central European Media Enterprises Ltd.
(“CME”), in which the Company received a 31% economic interest for $246 million in cash. As of December 31,
2009, the Company was deemed to beneficially hold an approximate 36% voting interest. CME is a publicly-traded
broadcasting company operating leading networks in seven Central and Eastern European countries. In connection
with its investment, Time Warner agreed to allow CME founder and Non-Executive Chairman Ronald S. Lauder to
vote Time Warner’s shares of CME for at least four years, subject to certain exceptions. The Company’s investment
in CME is being accounted for under the cost method of accounting.

HBO Acquisitions

On December 27, 2007 and January 2, 2008, the Company, through its Networks segment, purchased additional
interests in HBO Asia and HBO South Asia and on December 19, 2008 purchased an additional interest in HBO
LAG. The additional interests purchased in each of these three multi-channel pay-television programming services
ranged in size from approximately 20% to 30%, and the aggregate purchase price was approximately $275 million,
net of cash acquired. As a result of purchasing the additional interests, the Company became the primary beneficiary
of each of these variable interest entities and began consolidating the results of HBO Asia, HBO South Asia and
HBO LAG as of the approximate dates the respective transactions occurred. See “Description of Business, Basis of
Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted”
in Note 1 for a description of amendments to the guidance to accounting for VIEs, which became effective for Time
Warner on January 1, 2010 and will be applied on a retrospective basis beginning in the first quarter of 2010.

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Summary of Discontinued Operations
Discontinued operations in 2009, 2008 and 2007 reflect the financial condition and results of operations of
TWC and AOL. In addition, discontinued operations in 2007 reflect certain businesses sold, which included the
Parenting Group, most of the Time4 Media magazine titles, The Progressive Farmer magazine, Leisure Arts, Inc.
(“Leisure Arts”) and the Atlanta Braves baseball franchise (the “Braves”). Financial data for the discontinued
operations for 2009, 2008 and 2007 is as follows (millions, except per share amounts):
2009 2008 2007
(recast) (recast)
Total revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6,500 $ 21,365 $ 21,269
Pretax income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 849 (14,227) 4,276
Income tax provision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (421) 4,668 (1,536)
Net income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 428 $ (9,559) $ 2,740
Net income (loss) attributable to Time Warner Inc.
shareholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 389 $ (8,308) $ 2,498
Per share information attributable to Time Warner Inc.
common shareholders:
Basic net income (loss) per common share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 0.33 $ (6.96) $ 2.02
Average common shares outstanding — basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,184.0 1,194.2 1,239.6

Diluted net income (loss) per common share . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 0.33 $ (6.96) $ 1.99
Average common shares outstanding — diluted . . . . . . . . . . . 1,195.1 1,194.2 1,254.0

Discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2009 included direct transaction costs (e.g., legal and
professional fees) related to the separations of TWC and AOL of $112 million. Discontinued operations for the year
ended December 31, 2008, included such direct transaction and financing costs related to the separation of TWC of
$206 million.
Also included in discontinued operations for 2008 was a noncash impairment of $14.822 billion and a related
tax benefit of $5.729 billion to reduce the carrying values of certain cable franchise rights at TWC and a noncash
impairment of $2.207 billion and a related tax benefit of $90 million to reduce the carrying value of goodwill at
AOL.
The Networks segment of Time Warner recognized approximately $170 million of Subscription revenues from
TWC in 2009 through the Distribution Record Date and $840 million and $804 million for the years ended
December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

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4. INVESTMENTS

The Company’s investments consist of equity-method investments, fair-value and other investments, including
available-for-sale securities, and cost-method investments. Time Warner’s investments, by category, consist of
(millions):
December 31,
2009 2008
(recast)
Equity-method investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 280 $ 313
Fair-value and other investments, including available-for-sale securities . . . . . . 578 608
Cost-method investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 106
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,181 $ 1,027

Equity-Method Investments

At December 31, 2009, investments accounted for using the equity method primarily represented certain
network and filmed entertainment ventures which are generally 20-50% owned. No single investment individually
or in the aggregate is considered significant for the periods presented.

Fair-Value and Other Investments, Including Available-for-Sale Securities

Fair-value and other investments include deferred compensation-related investments, available-for-sale
securities and equity derivative instruments of $544 million, $33 million and $1 million, respectively, as of
December 31, 2009 and $527 million, $80 million and $1 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2008.

Deferred compensation-related investments included $238 million and $230 million at December 31, 2009 and
2008, respectively, which were recorded at fair value, and $306 million and $297 million at December 31, 2009 and
2008, respectively, of Corporate Owned Life Insurance investments, which were recorded at cash surrender value.
The deferred compensation program is an elective unfunded program whereby eligible employees may defer receipt
of a portion of their annual compensation. The amount deferred increases or decreases based on the valuations of the
various hypothetical investment options chosen by the employee. The Company acquires assets in order to
economically hedge the Company’s liability under the deferred compensation program, which varies based on the
performance of the various hypothetical investment options. The corresponding liability for the deferred
compensation program is included within Current or Noncurrent other liabilities as appropriate.

Equity derivatives instruments and available-for-sale securities are recorded at fair value in the consolidated
balance sheet, and the realized gains and losses are included as a component of Other income, net. The cost basis,
unrealized gains, unrealized losses and fair market value of available-for-sale securities are set forth below
(millions):
December 31,
2009 2008
(recast)
Cost basis of available-for-sale securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 21 $ 49
Gross unrealized gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 31
Gross unrealized loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2) —
Fair value of available-for-sale securities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 33 $ 80
Deferred tax liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5 $ 12

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During 2009, 2008 and 2007, $20 million, $6 million and $32 million, respectively, of net unrealized gains were
reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income, net, to Other income, net, in the consolidated
statement of operations, based on the specific identification method.

Cost-Method Investments
During 2009, the Company acquired an interest in CME for $246 million in cash (see Note 3). The Company’s
other cost-method investments typically include investments in start-up companies and investment funds. The
Company uses available qualitative and quantitative information to evaluate all cost-method investments for
impairment at least quarterly.

Gain on Sale of Investments
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recognized net gains of $52 million related to the sale of
investments, primarily consisting of a $28 million gain on the sale of the Company’s investment in TiVo Inc. and a
$17 million gain on the sale of the Company’s investment in Eidos, plc (formerly SCi Entertainment Group plc)
(“Eidos”).
investments, primarily consisting of a $16 million gain on the sale of the Company’s investment in Adify
Corporation and a $6 million gain on the sale of the Company’s investment in BigBand Networks, Inc.
investments, primarily consisting of a $56 million gain on the sale of the Company’s investment in Oxygen Media
Corporation and a $100 million gain on the Company’s sale of its 50% interest in Bookspan.

Investment Writedowns
For the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 the Company incurred writedowns to reduce the
carrying value of certain investments that experienced other-than-temporary impairments. For the year ended
December 31, 2009, the writedowns were $73 million, including $41 million related to equity-method investments,
primarily Networks investments, and $15 million of available-for-sale securities. For the year ended December 31,
2008, the writedowns were $83 million including $56 million of available-for-sale securities, primarily the
writedown of the Company’s investment in Eidos (which was sold in 2009), and $2 million related to equity-method
investments. For the year ended December 31, 2007, the writedowns were $142 million, including $59 million of
available-for-sale securities, primarily the writedown of Eidos, and $74 million related to equity-method
investments, primarily the writedown of the investment in The CW.
The years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 also included $10 million of losses and $2 million of gains,
respectively, to reflect market fluctuations in equity derivative instruments.
While Time Warner has recognized all declines that are believed to be other-than-temporary as of December 31,
2009, it is reasonably possible that individual investments in the Company’s portfolio may experience an
other-than-temporary decline in value in the future if the underlying investee experiences poor operating
results or the U.S. or certain foreign equity markets experience further declines in value.

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5. INVENTORIES AND FILM COSTS
Inventories and film costs consist of (millions):

Inventories:
Programming costs, less amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,241 $ 3,206
DVDs, books, paper and other merchandise . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 408
Total inventories(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,573 3,614
Less: current portion of inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1,779) (1,842)
Total noncurrent inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,794 1,772
Film costs — Theatrical:
Released, less amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622 767
Completed and not released . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 364
In production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,228 713
Development and pre-production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 76
Film costs — Television:
Released, less amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,101 922
Completed and not released . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 224
In production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 499
Development and pre-production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2
Total film costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,983 3,567
Total noncurrent inventories and film costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5,777 $ 5,339

(a)
Does not include $1.764 billion and $2.160 billion of net film library costs as of December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively,
which are included in intangible assets subject to amortization in the consolidated balance sheet.

Approximately 90% of unamortized film costs for released theatrical and television product are expected to be
amortized within three years from December 31, 2009. In addition, approximately $1.4 billion of the film costs of
released and completed and not released theatrical and television product are expected to be amortized during the
twelve-month period ending December 31, 2010.

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6. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
A fair value measurement is determined based on the assumptions that a market participant would use in pricing
an asset or liability. A three-tiered hierarchy draws distinctions between market participant assumptions based on
(i) observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets (Level 1), (ii) inputs other than quoted prices in active
markets that are observable either directly or indirectly (Level 2) and (iii) unobservable inputs that require the
Company to use present value and other valuation techniques in the determination of fair value (Level 3). The
following table presents information about assets and liabilities required to be carried at fair value on a recurring
basis as of December 31, 2009 (millions):
Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2009 Using
Fair Value Quoted Market Prices Significant
as of in Active Markets for Significant Other Unobservable
December 31, Identical Assets Observable Inputs Inputs
Description 2009 (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)

Assets:
Trading securities . . . . . . . . . . . $ 247 $ 243 $ 4 $ —
Available-for-sale securities . . . . 33 11 22 —
Derivatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 5 8 32
Liabilities:
Derivatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (91) — (91) —
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 234 $ 259 $ (57) $ 32

The Company primarily applies the market approach for valuing recurring fair value measurements.
The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of assets classified as Level 3 and identifies
the net income (losses) the Company recognized during the year ended December 31, 2009 on such assets and
liabilities that were included in the balance as of December 31, 2009 (millions):
Derivatives

Balance as of January 1, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1
Total gains (losses):
Included in net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Included in other comprehensive income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . —
Purchases, issuances and settlements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . —
Balance as of December 31, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 32
Total net gain for the year ended December 31, 2009 included in net income related
to assets still held as of December 31, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 19

Gains and losses recognized for assets and liabilities valued using significant unobservable inputs are reported
in investment gains (losses), net, in other loss, net (Note 17).

Other Financial Instruments
The Company’s other financial instruments including debt are not required to be carried at fair value. Based on
the interest rates prevailing at December 31, 2009, the fair value of Time Warner’s debt exceeds its carrying value by
approximately $1.749 billion and at December 31, 2008, the carrying value of Time Warner’s debt exceeded its fair
value by approximately $400 million. Unrealized gains or losses on debt do not result in the realization or
expenditure of cash and generally are not recognized for financial reporting purposes unless the debt is retired prior
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value due to the short-term nature of such instruments. For the remainder of the Company’s other financial
instruments, differences between the carrying value and fair value are not significant at December 31, 2009. The fair
value of financial instruments is generally determined by reference to the market value of the instrument as quoted
on a national securities exchange or in an over-the-counter market. In cases where quoted market value is not
available, fair value is based on an estimate using present value or other valuation techniques.

Non-Financial Instruments
The majority of the Company’s non-financial instruments, which include goodwill, intangible assets,
inventories and property, plant and equipment, are not required to be carried at fair value on a recurring basis.
However, if certain triggering events occur (or at least annually for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets)
such that a non-financial instrument is required to be evaluated for impairment, a resulting asset impairment would
require that the non-financial instrument be recorded at the lower of cost or its fair value.
In the case of film production costs, upon the occurrence of an event or change in circumstance that may
indicate that the fair value of a film is less than its unamortized costs, the Company determines the fair value of the
film and writes off to the consolidated statement of operations the amount by which the unamortized capitalized
costs exceed the film’s fair value. Some of these events or changes in circumstance include: (i) an adverse change in
the expected performance of a film prior to its release, (ii) actual costs substantially in excess of budgeted costs,
(iii) substantial delays in completion or release schedules, (iv) changes in release plans, (v) insufficient funding or
resources to complete the film and to market it effectively and (vi) the failure of actual performance subsequent to
release to meet that which had been expected prior to release. In determining the fair value of its films, the Company
employs a discounted cash flow methodology with assumptions for cash flows for periods not exceeding 10 years.
The discount rate utilized in the discounted cash flow analysis is based on the weighted average cost of capital of the
respective business (e.g., Warner Bros.) plus a risk premium representing the risk associated with producing a
particular film. The fair value of any film costs associated with a film that management plans to abandon is zero. As
the primary determination of fair value is determined using a discounted cash flow model, the resulting fair value is
considered a Level 3 input. During the year ended December 31, 2009, certain film production costs, which were
recorded as inventory in the consolidated balance sheet, were written down to $271 million from their carrying
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7. LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
Committed financing capacity and long-term debt consists of (millions):
Weighted
Average Unused
Interest Committed Committed
Rate at Capacity at Capacity at Outstanding Debt(c)
December 31, December Letters of December 31, December 31, December 31,
2009 Maturities 31, 2009(a) Credit(b) 2009 2009 2008
(recast)
Cash and equivalents . . . .. $ 4,800 $— $ 4,800
Revolving bank credit
agreement and
commercial paper
program . . . . . . . . . . . . — 2011 6,900 82 6,818 $ — $ 4,490
Floating-rate public debt . . — — — — — — 2,000
Fixed-rate public debt . . . . 7.14% 2011-2036 15,227 — — 15,227 15,227
Other obligations(d) . . . . . . 7.00% 319 17 113 189 179
Subtotal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27,246 99 11,731 15,416 21,896
Debt due within one year . . (59) — — (59) (2,041)
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,187 $99 $11,731 $15,357 $19,855

(a)
The revolving bank credit agreement, commercial paper program and public debt of the Company rank pari passu with the senior debt of the
respective obligors thereon. The maturity profile of the Company’s outstanding debt and other financing arrangements is relatively long-
term, with a weighted average maturity of 12.3 years as of December 31, 2009.
(b)
Represents the portion of committed capacity reserved for outstanding and undrawn letters of credit.
(c)
Represents principal amounts adjusted for premiums and discounts. The weighted-average interest rate on Time Warner’s total debt was
7.14% at December 31, 2009 and 5.50% at December 31, 2008. The Company’s public debt matures as follows: $0 in 2010, $2.000 billion in
2011, $2.000 billion in 2012, $1.300 billion in 2013, $0 in 2014 and $10.031 billion thereafter.
(d)
Amount consists of capital lease and other obligations, including committed financings by subsidiaries under local bank credit agreements.

Credit Agreements and Commercial Paper Program
Revolving Bank Credit Agreement
At December 31, 2009, Time Warner has a $6.9 billion senior unsecured five-year revolving credit facility that
matures February 17, 2011 (the “Revolving Facility”). The permitted borrowers under the Revolving Facility are
Time Warner and Time Warner International Finance Limited (the “Borrowers”).
On March 11, 2009, the Company entered into the first and second amendments to the amended and restated
credit agreement (the “Revolving Credit Agreement”) for its Revolving Facility. The first amendment terminated
the $100 million commitment of Lehman Commercial Paper Inc. (“LCPI”), a subsidiary of Lehman Brothers
Holdings Inc., which filed a petition for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in September
2008, reducing the committed amount of the Revolving Facility from $7.0 billion to $6.9 billion. The second
amendment, among other things, amended the Revolving Credit Agreement to (i) expand the circumstances under
which any other lender under the Revolving Facility would become a Defaulting Lender (as defined in the
Revolving Credit Agreement, as amended) and (ii) permit Time Warner to terminate the commitment of any such
lender on terms substantially similar to those applicable to LCPI under the first amendment to the Revolving Credit
Agreement.
Borrowings under the Revolving Facility bear interest at a rate determined by the credit rating of Time Warner,
which rate was LIBOR plus 0.35% per annum as of December 31, 2009. In addition, the Borrowers are required to
pay a facility fee on the aggregate commitments under the Revolving Facility at a rate determined by the credit
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additional usage fee of 0.10% per annum on the outstanding loans and other extensions of credit (including letters of
credit) under the Revolving Facility if and when such amounts exceed 50% of the aggregate commitments
thereunder.
The Revolving Facility provides same-day funding and multi-currency capability, and a portion of the
commitment, not to exceed $500 million at any time, may be used for the issuance of letters of credit. The
Revolving Facility contains a maximum leverage ratio covenant of 4.5 times the consolidated EBITDA of Time
Warner. The terms and related financial metrics associated with the leverage ratio are defined in the Revolving
Credit Agreement. At December 31, 2009, the Company was in compliance with the leverage covenant, with a
leverage ratio, calculated in accordance with the agreement, of approximately 1.90 times. The Revolving Facility
does not contain any credit ratings-based defaults or covenants or any ongoing covenant or representations
specifically relating to a material adverse change in Time Warner’s financial condition or results of operations.
Borrowings under the Revolving Facility may be used for general corporate purposes, and unused credit is available
to support borrowings by Time Warner under its commercial paper program. The Revolving Facility also contains
certain events of default customary for credit facilities of this type (with customary grace periods, as applicable).
At December 31, 2009, there were no borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Facility, $82 million in
outstanding face amount of letters of credit were issued under the Revolving Facility and no commercial paper was
outstanding under the CP Program (as defined below). The Company’s unused committed capacity as of
December 31, 2009 was $11.731 billion, including $4.800 billion of cash and equivalents.
The funding commitments under the Company’s Revolving Credit Agreement are provided by a geographically
diverse group of over 20 major financial institutions based in countries including the United States, Canada, France,
Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom. No institution accounts for more than 9% of the aggregate undrawn loan
commitments under this agreement as of December 31, 2009.

Repayment and Termination of $2.0 Billion Term Facility
On March 17, 2009, the Company used a portion of the proceeds it received from the payment of the Special
Dividend to repay in full the $2.0 billion outstanding (plus accrued interest) under its unsecured term loan facility
with a maturity date of January 8, 2011 (the “Term Facility”) and terminated the Term Facility. Time Warner did not
incur any early termination or prepayment penalties in connection with the termination of the Term Facility.

Commercial Paper Program
At December 31, 2009, Time Warner has a $6.9 billion unsecured commercial paper program (the “CP
Program”). The obligations of Time Warner under the CP Program are guaranteed by TW AOL Holdings LLC and
Historic TW Inc. (“Historic TW”). In addition, the obligations of Historic TW are guaranteed by Turner. Proceeds
from the CP Program may be used for general corporate purposes, including investments, repayment of debt and
acquisitions. Commercial paper issued by Time Warner is supported by unused committed capacity under the
Revolving Facility.

Public Debt
Time Warner and certain of its subsidiaries have various public debt issuances outstanding. At issuance, the
maturities of these outstanding series of debt ranged from five to 40 years and the interest rates on debt with fixed
interest rates ranged from 5.50% to 9.15%. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, the total amount of the
Company’s outstanding fixed and floating rate public debt was $15.227 billion and $17.227 billion, respectively.

Consent Solicitation
On April 15, 2009, the Company completed a solicitation of consents (the “Consent Solicitation”) from the
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indentures governing the publicly traded debt securities of the Company and its subsidiaries other than the indenture
entered into in November 2006 (other than the 2006 Indenture, collectively, the “Indentures”). Completion of the
Consent Solicitation resulted in the adoption on April 16, 2009 of certain amendments to each Indenture that
provide that certain restrictive covenants will not apply (subject to the concurrent or prior issuance of the guarantee
by HBO discussed below) to a conveyance or transfer by Historic AOL LLC of its properties and assets substantially
as an entirety, unless such conveyance or transfer constitutes a conveyance or transfer of the properties and assets of
the issuer and the guarantors under the relevant Indenture and their respective subsidiaries, taken as a whole,
substantially as an entirety. In connection with the AOL Separation, on December 3, 2009, HBO issued a guarantee
of the obligations of Historic TW (including in its capacity as successor to Time Warner Companies, Inc.), whether
as issuer or guarantor, under the Indentures and the Securities.

Capital Leases

The Company has entered into various leases primarily related to network equipment that qualify as capital
lease obligations. As a result, the present value of the remaining future minimum lease payments is recorded as a
capitalized lease asset and related capital lease obligation in the consolidated balance sheet. Assets recorded under
capital lease obligations totaled $183 million and $165 million as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Related accumulated amortization totaled $75 million and $52 million as of December 31, 2009 and 2008,
respectively.

Future minimum capital lease payments at December 31, 2009 are as follows (millions):
2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................................ $ 21
2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................................ 20
2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................................ 18
2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................................ 18
2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................................ 15
Thereafter . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................................ 57
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Amount representing interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (35)
Present value of minimum lease payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Current portion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (16)
Total long-term portion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 98

Accounts Receivable Securitization Facilities

Time Warner has two accounts receivable securitization facilities that provide for the accelerated receipt of up
to an aggregate of $805 million of cash on certain available short-term home video and network programming
distribution trade accounts receivable. At December 31, 2009, these facilities were fully utilized. In connection with
each of these securitization facilities, subsidiaries of the Company (each a “transferor”) sell, on a revolving and
nonrecourse basis, their accounts receivable meeting specific criteria (“Pooled Receivables”) to a wholly owned
special purpose entity (“SPE”). This sale is designed such that the possibility that the transferor or its creditors could
reclaim the assets is remote, even in bankruptcy. The SPE then transfers a percentage interest in these receivables to
third-party financial institutions or commercial paper conduits sponsored by financial institutions. These
securitization transactions are accounted for as sales because the Company has relinquished control of the
securitized receivables. Accordingly, accounts receivable sold to the SPEs under these facilities are excluded
from receivables in the consolidated balance sheet. The Company is not the primary beneficiary with regard to these
financial institutions or commercial paper conduits and, accordingly, does not consolidate their operations.

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See “Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies —
Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted” for a description of amendments to the guidance to accounting for
transfers of financial assets, which became effective for Time Warner on January 1, 2010 and will be applied on a
retrospective basis beginning in the first quarter of 2010.
In consideration for the sale of the accounts receivable to the applicable SPE, Time Warner receives cash, which
there is no obligation to repay, and an interest-bearing retained interest, which is included in receivables in the
consolidated balance sheet. Time Warner’s continuing involvement is solely comprised of servicing the Pooled
Receivables on behalf of the applicable SPE. Income received by Time Warner in exchange for this service is equal
to the prevailing market rate for such services, and, accordingly, no servicing asset or liability has been recorded on
the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2009. Servicing income has not been material in any period. The
retained interest, which has been adjusted to reflect the portion that is not expected to be collectible, bears an interest
rate that varies with the prevailing market interest rates. The retained interest may become uncollectible to the
extent that the applicable SPE has credit losses and operating expenses. If the financial quality of the receivables
subject to the facilities deteriorate to a certain degree, it is possible that the third-party financial institutions or
commercial paper conduits could cease purchasing new receivables, thus limiting the Company’s access to future
funds under these facilities. Because the sold accounts receivable underlying the retained ownership interest are
generally short-term in nature, the fair value of the retained interest approximated its carrying value at both
December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008. There were no net proceeds received and repaid under Time Warner’s
accounts receivable securitization program in both 2009 and 2008. For more information refer to Note 17.

Covenants and Rating Triggers
Each of the Company’s Revolving Credit Agreement, public debt indentures and financing arrangements with
SPEs contain customary covenants. A breach of such covenants in the bank credit agreement that continues beyond
any grace period constitutes a default, which can limit the Company’s ability to borrow and can give rise to a right of
the lenders to terminate the Revolving Facility and/or require immediate payment of any outstanding debt. A breach
of such covenants in the public debt indentures beyond any grace period constitutes a default which can require
immediate payment of the outstanding debt. A breach of such covenants in the financing arrangements with SPEs
that continues beyond any grace period can constitute a termination event, which can limit the facility as a future
source of liquidity; however, there would be no claims on the Company for the receivables previously sold to the
SPEs. There are no rating-based defaults or covenants in the Revolving Credit Agreement, public debt indentures or
financing arrangements with SPEs.
Additionally, in the event that the Company’s credit ratings decrease, the cost of maintaining the Revolving
Credit Agreement and Revolving Facility and the cost of borrowing increase and, conversely, if the ratings improve,
such costs decrease. As of December 31, 2009, the Company’s investment grade debt ratings were as follows: Fitch
BBB, Moody’s Baa2, and S&P BBB.
As of December 31, 2009, the Company was in compliance with all covenants in its Revolving Credit
Agreement, public debt indentures and financing arrangements with SPEs. The Company does not anticipate that it
will have any difficulty in the foreseeable future complying with these covenants.

Film Tax-Advantaged Arrangements
The Company’s filmed entertainment business, on occasion, enters into tax-advantaged transactions with
foreign investors that are thought to generate tax benefits for such investors. The Company believes that its tax
profile is not affected by its participation in these arrangements in any jurisdiction. The foreign investors provide
consideration to the Company for entering into these arrangements.
Although these transactions often differ in form, they generally involve circumstances in which the Company
enters into a sale-leaseback arrangement involving its film product with third-party SPEs owned by the foreign
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have a controlling financial interest and accordingly does not consolidate these SPEs. In addition, the Company
does not guarantee and is not otherwise responsible for the equity and debt in these SPEs and does not participate in
the profits or losses of these SPEs. The Company accounts for these arrangements based on their substance. That is,
the Company records the costs of producing the films as an asset and records the net benefit received from the
investors as a reduction of film costs resulting in lower film cost amortization for the films involved in the
arrangement. At December 31, 2009, such SPEs were capitalized with approximately $3.3 billion of debt and equity
from the third-party investors. These transactions resulted in reductions of film cost amortization totaling
$14 million, $43 million and $34 million during the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

8. INCOME TAXES
Domestic and foreign income before income taxes, discontinued operations and cumulative effect of
accounting change is as follows (millions):
2009 2008 2007
(recast) (recast)
Domestic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,281 $ (4,622) $ 2,551
Foreign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 225 195
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,283 $ (4,397) $ 2,746

Current and deferred income taxes (tax benefits) provided on income from continuing operations are as follows
(millions):
2009 2008 2007
(recast) (recast)
Federal:
Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 413 $ (72) $ (581)
Deferred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461 373 1,187
Foreign:
Current(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 314 216
Deferred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (84) (30) (6)
State and Local:
Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 43 (72)
Deferred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (36) 64 115
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,194 $ 692 $ 859

(a)
Includes foreign withholding taxes of $263 million in 2009, $205 million in 2008 and $148 million in 2007.

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The differences between income taxes (tax benefits) expected at the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate of
35% and income taxes (tax benefits) provided are as set forth below (millions):
2009 2008 2007
(recast) (recast)
Taxes (tax benefits) on income at U.S. federal statutory rate . . . . . . $ 1,149 $(1,539) $ 961
State and local taxes (tax benefits), net of federal tax effects. . . . . . 79 (99) 63
Nondeductible goodwill impairments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — 2,208 —
Litigation matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — 107 —
Valuation allowances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 — (102)
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (53) 15 (63)
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,194 $ 692 $ 859

Significant components of Time Warner’s net deferred tax liabilities are as follows (millions):
December 31,
2009 2008
(recast)
Deferred tax assets:
Tax attribute carryforwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 706 $ 587
Receivable allowances and return reserves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 308
Royalties, participations and residuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 377
Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 299
Equity-based compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,187 1,282
Amortization and Depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 559 999
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,287 1,568
Valuation allowances(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (701) (788)
Total Deferred tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,936 $ 4,632
Deferred tax liabilities:
Assets acquired in business combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,821 $ 4,087
Unbilled television receivables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 861 1,025
Unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 116
Total Deferred tax liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,864 5,228
(b)
Net deferred tax liability ..................................... $ 928 $ 596

(a)
The Company has recorded valuation allowances for certain tax attributes and other deferred tax assets. As of December 31, 2009, sufficient
uncertainty exists regarding the future realization of these deferred tax assets. If in the future the Company believes that it is more likely than
not that these deferred tax benefits will be realized, the majority of the valuation allowances will be recognized in the statement of
operations.
(b)
The net deferred tax liability includes current deferred tax assets of $670 million and $565 million as of December 31, 2009 and 2008,
respectively.

U.S. income and foreign withholding taxes have not been recorded on permanently reinvested earnings of
certain foreign subsidiaries aggregating approximately $1.6 billion at December 31, 2009. Determination of the
amount of unrecognized deferred U.S. income tax liability with respect to such earnings is not practicable.
U.S. federal tax attribute carryforwards at December 31, 2009, consist primarily of approximately $85 million
of tax benefit attributable to tax losses and $244 million of foreign tax credits. U.S. state and local tax attribute

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carryforwards consist primarily of approximately $163 million tax benefit attributable to tax losses and $75 million
of business credits. In addition, the Company has approximately $139 million of tax benefit attributable to tax losses
in various foreign jurisdictions that are primarily from countries with unlimited carryforward periods. However,
many of these foreign losses are attributable to specific operations that may not be utilized against income from
other operations of the Company. The utilization of the U.S. federal carryforwards to offset future taxable income is
subject to limitations under U.S. federal income tax laws. Capital losses expire beginning in 2013 and can only be
utilized against capital gains. Foreign tax credits expire in 2013. The state and local tax loss carryforwards and
credits expire in varying amounts from 2010 through 2029.
For accounting purposes, the Company records equity-based compensation expense and a related deferred tax
asset for the future tax deductions it may receive. For income tax purposes, the Company receives a tax deduction
equal to the stock price on the date that a restricted stock unit (or performance share unit) vests or the excess of the
stock price over the exercise price of an option upon exercise. As of December 31, 2009, the deferred tax asset
recognized for equity-based compensation awards is substantially greater than the tax benefit the Company may
ultimately receive (assuming no increase in the Company’s stock price). The applicable accounting rules require
that the deferred tax asset related to an equity-based compensation award be reduced only at the time the award
vests (for a restricted stock unit or performance share unit), is exercised (for a stock option) or otherwise expires or
is cancelled. This reduction is recorded as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital (“APIC”), to the extent that the
realization of excess tax deductions on prior equity-based compensation awards were recorded directly to APIC.
The cumulative amount of such excess tax deductions is referred to as the Company’s “APIC Pool” and was
approximately $1.0 billion at December 31, 2009. Any shortfall balance recognized in excess of the Company’s
APIC Pool is charged to income tax expense in the consolidated statement of operations.

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
On January 1, 2007, the Company adopted guidance relating to the recognition of income tax benefits for those
tax positions determined more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, based on the technical merits of the
positions. Upon adoption of the guidance on January 1, 2007, the Company recognized $445 million of tax benefits
for positions that were previously unrecognized, of which $433 million was accounted for as a reduction to the
accumulated deficit balance and $12 million was accounted for as an increase to the paid-in-capital balance as of
January 1, 2007. Additionally, the adoption of accounting guidance related to income tax uncertainties resulted in
the recognition of additional tax reserves for positions where there was uncertainty about the timing or character of
such deductibility. These additional reserves were largely offset by increased deferred tax assets. The reserve for
uncertain income tax positions is included in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet.
The Company does not currently anticipate that its existing reserves related to uncertain tax positions as of
December 31, 2009 will significantly increase or decrease during the twelve-month period ending December 31,
2010; however, various events could cause the Company’s current expectations to change in the future. Should the
Company’s position with respect to the majority of these uncertain tax positions be upheld, the effect would be
recorded in the statement of operations as part of the income tax provision.
The impact of temporary differences and tax attributes are considered when calculating interest and penalty
accruals associated with the tax reserve. The amount accrued for interest and penalties as of December 31, 2009 and
December 31, 2008 was $273 million and $196 million, respectively. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest
and penalties accrued on uncertain tax positions as part of income tax expense.

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Changes in the Company’s uncertain income tax positions, excluding the related accrual for interest and
penalties, from January 1 through December 31 are set forth below (millions):
2009 2008
(recast)
Beginning balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............... $ 1,954 $ 1,656
Additions for prior year tax positions . . . . . . . . . . . . ............... 130 194
Additions for current year tax positions . . . . . . . . . . ............... 227 193
Reductions for prior year tax positions . . . . . . . . . . . ............... (273) (65)
Settlements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............... (66) (13)
Lapses in statute of limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............... (19) (11)
Ending balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,953 $ 1,954

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2009, the Company recorded interest reserves through the
statement of operations of approximately $88 million and made interest payments in connection with settlements
reached during 2009 of approximately $11 million. During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company
recorded interest reserves through the statement of operations of approximately $54 million and made interest
payments in connection with settlements reached during 2008 of approximately $14 million.
During 2009, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) substantially concluded its examination of the Company’s
federal income tax returns for the 2002 — 2004 tax years, which did not result in the Company being required to
make any material payments. One matter relating to the character of certain warrants received from a third party has
been referred to the IRS Appeals Division. The Company believes its position with regard to this matter is more
likely than not to be sustained. However, should the IRS prevail, the additional tax payable by the Company would
be approximately $70 million.
The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. and various state and local and foreign
jurisdictions. The IRS is currently conducting an examination of the Company’s U.S. income tax returns for the
2005 through 2007 period. The tax years that remain subject to examination by significant jurisdiction are as
follows:
U.S. federal . . . . . . . . ................................. 2002 through the current period
California . . . . . . . . . . ................................. 2005 through the current period
New York State . . . . . ................................. 2000 through the current period
New York City . . . . . . ................................. 1997 through the current period

9. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Spin-Offs of TWC and AOL
In connection with the TWC Separation, the Company recognized a reduction of $7.989 billion to shareholders’
equity, including $1.167 billion attributable to noncontrolling interests. In connection with the AOL Separation, the
Company recognized a reduction of $3.202 billion to shareholders’ equity.

Common Stock Repurchase Program
On July 26, 2007, Time Warner’s Board of Directors authorized a common stock repurchase program that
allows the Company to purchase up to an aggregate of $5 billion of common stock. Purchases under this stock
repurchase program may be made from time to time on the open market and in privately negotiated transactions.
The size and timing of these purchases are based on a number of factors, including price and business and market
conditions. From the program’s inception through December 31, 2009, the Company repurchased approximately
93 million shares of common stock for approximately $4.0 billion pursuant to trading programs under Rule 10b5-1

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of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. This number included approximately 43 million shares of
common stock purchased for approximately $1.2 billion during the year ended December 31, 2009. As of

Shares Authorized and Outstanding

At December 31, 2009, shareholders’ equity of Time Warner included 1.157 billion shares of common stock
(net of approximately 477 million shares of common stock held in treasury). As of December 31, 2009, Time
Warner is authorized to issue up to 750 million shares of preferred stock, up to 8.333 billion shares of common stock
and up to 600 million shares of additional classes of common stock. At December 31, 2008, shareholders’ equity of
Time Warner included 1.196 billion of common stock (net of approximately 434 million shares of common stock
held in treasury).

10. EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION

Equity Plans

The Company has one active equity plan under which it is authorized to grant equity awards to employees and
non-employee directors, covering an aggregate of 72 million shares of common stock. Options have been granted to
employees and non-employee directors of Time Warner with exercise prices equal to, or in excess of, the fair market
value at the date of grant. Generally, the stock options vest ratably over a four-year vesting period and expire ten
years from the date of grant. Certain stock option awards provide for accelerated vesting upon an election to retire
pursuant to the Company’s defined benefit retirement plans or after reaching a specified age and years of service, as
well as certain additional circumstances for non-employee directors.

Pursuant to this equity plan, Time Warner may also grant shares of common stock or restricted stock units
(“RSUs”), which generally vest between three to five years from the date of grant, to its employees and non-
employee directors. Certain RSU awards provide for accelerated vesting upon an election to retire pursuant to the
Company’s defined benefit retirement plans or after reaching a specified age and years of service, as well as certain
additional circumstances for non-employee directors. Holders of restricted stock and RSU awards are generally
entitled to receive cash dividends or dividend equivalents, respectively, paid by the Company during the period of
time that the restricted stock or RSU awards are unvested.

Time Warner also has a performance stock unit program for senior level executives. Under this program,
recipients of performance stock units (“PSUs”) are awarded a target number of PSUs that represent the contingent
(unfunded and unsecured) right to receive shares of Company stock at the end of a performance period (generally
three years) based on the actual performance level achieved by the Company. For PSUs granted prior to 2009, the
recipient of a PSU may receive, depending on the Company’s total shareholder return (“TSR”) relative to the other
companies in the S&P 500 Index, 0% to 200% of the target PSUs granted based on a sliding scale where a relative
ranking of less than the 25th percentile will pay 0% and a ranking at the 100th percentile will pay 200% of the target
number of shares.

For PSUs granted in 2009, the recipient of a PSU may receive a percentage of target PSUs determined in the
same manner as PSUs granted prior to 2009, except if the Company’s TSR ranking is below the 50th percentile and
its growth in adjusted earnings per share (“adjusted EPS”) relative to the growth in adjusted EPS of the other
companies in the S&P 500 Index is at or above the 50th percentile. In such situations, the percentage of a
participant’s target PSUs that will vest will be the average of (i) the percentage of target PSUs that would vest based
on the Company’s TSR ranking during the performance period and (ii) 100%.

For accounting purposes, PSUs granted prior to 2009 are considered to have a market condition and PSUs
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condition is reflected in the grant date fair value of the award, which is estimated using a Monte Carlo analysis to
estimate the total return ranking of Time Warner among the S&P 500 Index companies over the performance period.
In the case of PSUs granted in 2009, the performance condition is assumed to have been met. As a result,
compensation expense is recognized on these awards provided that the requisite service is rendered (regardless of
the actual TSR ranking achieved). Based on market data as of December 31, 2009, the PSUs granted in 2009 and
2008 are tracking at a level that, if maintained, would result in the award of 137% and 121%, respectively, of target
PSUs granted. For PSUs granted in 2007, the actual performance level achieved by the Company over the
performance period, which ended on December 31, 2009, was 69%. Participants who are terminated by the
Company other than for cause or who terminate their own employment for good reason or due to retirement or
disability are generally entitled to a pro rata portion of the PSUs that would otherwise vest at the end of the
performance period.

Holders of PSUs granted prior to 2010 do not receive payments or accruals of dividends or dividend equivalents
for regular quarterly cash dividends paid by the Company while the PSU is outstanding. Holders of PSUs granted
beginning in 2010 will be entitled to receive dividend equivalents based on the regular quarterly cash dividends
declared and paid by the Company during the period that the PSUs are outstanding. The dividend equivalent
payment will be made in cash following the vesting of the PSUs (generally following the end of the respective
performance period) and will be based on the number of shares paid out.

Upon the (i) exercise of a stock option award, (ii) the vesting of a RSU, (iii) the vesting of a PSU or (iv) the grant
of restricted stock, shares of Time Warner common stock may be issued either from authorized but unissued shares
or from treasury stock.

In connection with the AOL Separation and the TWC Separation (collectively, the “Separations”), and as
provided for in the Company’s equity plans, the number of stock options, RSUs and target PSUs outstanding at each
of the Distribution Date and Distribution Record Date, respectively, and the exercise prices of such stock options
were adjusted to maintain the fair value of those awards (collectively, the “Adjustments”). The Adjustments were
determined by comparing the fair value of such awards immediately prior to each of the Separations (“pre-
Separation”) to the fair value of such awards immediately after each of the Separations. In performing these
analyses, the only assumptions that changed were related to the Time Warner stock price and the stock option’s
exercise price. Accordingly, each equity award outstanding as of the Distribution Date relating to the AOL
Separation was increased by multiplying the size of such award by 1.07, while the per share exercise price of each
stock option was decreased by dividing by 1.07. Each equity award outstanding as of the Distribution Record Date
relating to the TWC Separation was increased by multiplying the size of such award by 1.35, while the per share
exercise price of each stock option was decreased by dividing by 1.35. The Adjustments resulted in an aggregate
increase of approximately 65 million equity awards (comprised of 60 million stock options and 5 million RSUs and
Target PSUs) and are included in the line item “Adjustment due to the Separations” in the tables that follow. The
modifications to the outstanding equity awards were made pursuant to existing antidilution provisions in the
Company’s equity plans and did not result in any additional compensation expense.

Under the terms of Time Warner’s equity plans and related award agreements, and as a result of the Separations,
AOL and TWC employees who held Time Warner equity awards were treated as if their employment with Time
Warner was terminated without cause at the time of each of the Separations. This treatment resulted in the forfeiture
of unvested stock options, shortened exercise periods for vested stock options and pro rata vesting of the next
installment of (and forfeiture of the remainder of) the RSU awards for those AOL and TWC employees who did not
satisfy retirement-treatment eligibility provisions in the Time Warner equity plans and related award agreements.

Upon the exercise of Time Warner stock options and the vesting of Time Warner RSUs held by TWC
employees, TWC is obligated to reimburse Time Warner for the intrinsic value of the applicable award. As a result
of the TWC Separation, TWC is no longer considered a related party. Accordingly, on the Distribution Record Date,
the Company established an asset of $16 million for the estimated fair value (determined using the Black-Scholes
option pricing model) of outstanding equity awards held by TWC employees, with an offsetting adjustment to Time

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Warner Inc. shareholders’ equity in the consolidated balance sheet. The estimated receivable from TWC fluctuates
with the fair value and number of outstanding equity awards and the resulting change is recorded in other income
(loss), net, in the consolidated statement of operations. As of December 31, 2009, the estimated receivable was
$32 million. No such similar arrangement exists with AOL.
In addition, in connection with the 1-for-3 reverse stock split the Company implemented on March 27, 2009, the
number of outstanding equity awards was proportionately adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split. As a result, and
after giving effect to the adjustment for the TWC Separation, the number of outstanding equity awards was
determined by dividing the number of outstanding equity awards by three. The per share exercise price of stock
options, after giving effect to the adjustment for the TWC Separation, was determined by multiplying the exercise
price by three.
Other information pertaining to each category of equity-based compensation appears below.

Stock Options
The assumptions presented in the table below represent the weighted-average value of the applicable
assumption used to value stock options at their grant date.
2009 2008 2007

Expected volatility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.2% 28.7% 22.3%
Expected term to exercise from grant date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.11 years 5.95 years 5.35 years
Risk-free rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5% 3.2% 4.4%
Expected dividend yield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4% 1.7% 1.1%
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2009:
Weighted-
Weighted- Average
Average Remaining Aggregate
Number Exercise Contractual Intrinsic
of Options(a) Price(a) Life Value
(thousands) (in years) (thousands)
Outstanding as of December 31, 2008 . . . . . . 131,190 $ 88.20
Granted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,843 22.20
Exercised. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2,524) 23.11
Forfeited or expired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (24,117) 81.66
Adjustment due to the Separations(b) . . . . . . . . 60,004
Outstanding as of December 31, 2009(b) . . . . . 174,396 56.03 3.42 $ 278,692
Exercisable as of December 31, 2009(b) . . . . . 145,619 61.96 2.46 $ 99,005

(a)
Reflects the 1-for-3 reverse stock split implemented on March 27, 2009.
(b)
The weighted-average exercise price of the stock options included in the line item “Adjustment due to the Separations” is equal to the pre-
Separation weighted-average exercise price of such stock options, as reduced by the Adjustments. The weighted-average exercise price of
stock options outstanding and exercisable as of December 31, 2009 also reflects the decrease in the exercise price as a result of the
Adjustments.

As of December 31, 2009, the number, weighted-average exercise price, aggregate intrinsic value and
weighted-average remaining contractual term of Time Warner stock options vested and expected to vest
approximate amounts for options outstanding. As of December 31, 2009, 60 million shares of Time Warner
common stock were available for future grants of stock options. Total unrecognized compensation cost related to
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forfeitures, is $81 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period between one and two
years.
The weighted-average fair value of a Time Warner stock option granted during the years ended December 31,
2009, 2008 and 2007 was $5.07 ($3.14, net of tax), $12.30 ($7.63, net of tax) and $15.45 ($9.58, net of tax),
respectively. The total intrinsic value of Time Warner options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2009,
2008 and 2007 was $13 million, $53 million and $313 million, respectively. Cash received from the exercise of
Time Warner stock options was $56 million, $134 million and $521 million for the years ended December 31, 2009,
2008 and 2007, respectively. The tax benefits realized from Time Warner stock options exercised in the years ended
December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 were $5 million, $20 million and $119 million, respectively.

Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units and Target Performance Stock Units
The following table summarizes information about unvested restricted stock, RSUs and Target PSUs as of
December 31, 2009:
Weighted-
Average
Number of Grant Date
Shares/Units(a) Fair Value(a)
(thousands)
Unvested as of December 31, 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............. 8,158 $51.81
Granted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............. 4,947 22.40
Vested . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............. (1,850) 41.87
Forfeited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............. (1,817) 34.53
Adjustment due to the Separations(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............. 5,024
Unvested as of December 31, 2009(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,462 27.15

(a)
Reflects the 1-for-3 reverse stock split implemented on March 27, 2009.
(b)
The weighted-average grant date fair value of the unvested restricted stock, RSUs and Target PSUs included in the line item “Adjustment
due to the Separations” is equal to the pre-Separation weighted-average grant date fair value of such awards, as reduced by the Adjustments.
The weighted-average grant date fair value of unvested restricted stock, RSUs and Target PSUs as of December 31, 2009 also reflects the
decrease in the grant-date fair value as a result of the Adjustments.

As of December 31, 2009, the intrinsic value of unvested restricted stock, RSUs and target PSUs was
$421 million. Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock, RSUs and Target PSUs as
of December 31, 2009, without taking into account expected forfeitures, was $137 million and is expected to be
recognized over a weighted-average period between one and two years. The fair value of restricted stock and RSUs
that vested during the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 was $76 million, $59 million and
$53 million, respectively. The fair value of target PSUs that vested during the year was $2 million. No PSUs
vested during the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007.
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company granted 5 million RSUs at a weighted-average grant date
fair value per RSU of $22.34 ($13.85 net of tax). For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company granted
4 million RSUs at a weighted-average grant date fair value per RSU of $44.49 ($27.58 net of tax). For the year ended
December 31, 2007, the Company granted 3 million RSUs at a weighted-average grant date fair value per RSU of
$59.67 ($37.00 net of tax).
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company granted 0.2 million target PSUs at a weighted-average
grant date fair value per PSU of $23.67 ($14.68 net of tax). For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company
granted 0.4 million target PSUs at a weighted-average grant date fair value per PSU of $52.59 ($32.61 net of tax).
For the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company granted 0.4 million target PSUs at a weighted-average grant
date fair value per PSU of $58.41 ($36.21 net of tax).

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Equity-Based Compensation Expense
Compensation expense recognized for equity-based compensation plans is as follows (millions):
2009 2008 2007
(recast) (recast)
Stock options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 74 $ 96 $ 108
Restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance stock units . . 101 96 87
Total impact on Operating Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 175 $ 192 $ 195
Tax benefit recognized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 67 $ 73 $ 74

11. BENEFIT PLANS
Time Warner and certain of its subsidiaries have both funded and unfunded defined benefit pension plans, the
substantial majority of which are noncontributory, covering certain domestic employees and, to a lesser extent
covering international employees. Pension benefits are determined based on formulas that reflect the employees’
years of service and compensation during their employment period and participation in the plans. Time Warner uses
a December 31 measurement date for its plans. A summary of activity for substantially all of Time Warner’s
domestic and international defined benefit pension plans is as follows:

Benefit Obligation — Defined Benefit Plans (millions)
Domestic International
2009 2008 2009 2008
(recast)
Change in benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year . . . . . . . $ 2,347 $ 2,324 $ 623 $ 945
Service cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 80 13 24
Interest cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 141 37 51
Plan participants contribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 4 6
Actuarial (gain)/loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 (51) 172 (175)
Benefits paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (128) (115) (24) (24)
Plan amendments(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — (34) — —
Settlements/curtailments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (26) — (4) —
Foreign currency exchange rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — 90 (204)
Projected benefit obligation, end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,501 $ 2,347 $ 911 $ 623
Accumulated benefit obligation, end of year . . . . . . . . . $ 2,316 $ 2,177 $ 826 $ 557

(a)
Effective July 1, 2008, the Time Warner Pension Plan was amended to change the plan’s benefit payment formula from a monthly annuity
based payment formula to a fixed lump-sum payment formula.

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Plan Assets — Defined Benefit Plans (millions)
2009 2008 2009 2008
(recast)
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,702 $ 2,168 $ 646 $ 1,048
Actual return on plan assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501 (746) 135 (191)
Employer contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 395 30 30
Benefits paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (128) (115) (24) (24)
Settlements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (26) — (3) —
Plan participants contribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — 4 6
Foreign currency exchange rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — 82 (223)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,092 $ 1,702 $ 870 $ 646

Funded Status (millions)
2009 2008 2009 2008
(recast)
Fair value of plan assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,092 $ 1,702 $ 870 $ 646
Projected benefit obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,501 2,347 911 623
Funded status, amount recognized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (409) $ (645) $ (41) $ 23

Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet consisted of (millions):
2009 2008 2009 2008
(recast)
Noncurrent asset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ — $ — $ 17 $ 46
Current liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (35) (27) (1) (1)
Noncurrent liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (374) (618) (57) (22)
$ (409) $ (645) $ (41) $ 23
Accumulated other comprehensive income:
Net actuarial loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 882 $ 1,279 $ 212 $ 117
Prior service credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (16) (16) — —
$ 866 $ 1,263 $ 212 $ 117

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Included in the change in benefit obligation table above are the following projected benefit obligations,
accumulated benefit obligations, and fair values of plan assets at the end of the year for the funded and unfunded
defined benefit pension plans (millions):
Domestic Domestic
Funded Plans Unfunded Plans
2009 2008 2009 2008
(recast) (recast)
Projected benefit obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,184 $ 2,031 $ 317 $ 316
Accumulated benefit obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,982 1,838 334 339
Fair value of plan assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,092 1,702 — —

International International
Funded Plans Unfunded Plans
2009 2008 2009 2008

Projected benefit obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 881 $ 601 $ 30 $ 22
Accumulated benefit obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 538 26 19
Fair value of plan assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 870 646 — —

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs from Continuing Operations (millions)
2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007
(recast) (recast)
Service cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65 $ 80 $ 81 $ 13 $ 24 $ 24
Interest cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 141 135 37 51 45
Expected return on plan assets . . . . . . . . . . . . (131) (176) (168) (42) (71) (64)
Amortization of prior service cost . . . . . . . . . — 5 3 — — —
Amortization of net loss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 19 18 6 — 4
Settlements/curtailments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 — — (1) — —
Net periodic benefit costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 200 $ 69 $ 69 $ 13 $ 4 $ 9

The estimated amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic
benefit cost in 2010 are as follows (millions):

Actuarial loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70 $14
In addition, certain domestic employees of the Company participate in multi-employer pension plans, not
included in the net periodic costs above, for which the expense was $38 million in 2009, $35 million in 2008 and
$47 million in 2007.

Assumptions
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31:
2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007
(recast) (recast)
Discount rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.79% 6.09% 6.01% 5.83% 6.45% 5.92%
Rate of compensation increase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.49% 4.49% 4.49% 5.59% 4.87% 4.88%

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Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31:
2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007
(recast) (recast)
Discount rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.09%(a) 6.01% 6.00% 6.45% 5.92% 5.15%
Expected long-term return on plan assets . . . . . . . . 8.00% 8.00% 8.00% 7.13% 7.34% 6.85%
Rate of compensation increase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.49% 4.49% 4.49% 4.87% 4.88% 4.70%
(a)
One of the domestic unfunded plans was remeasured on September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2009 using a discount rate of 5.52% and
5.43%, respectively. The remeasurements were performed in connection with plan settlements that occurred during the year.

For domestic plans, the discount rate for the plan year ended December 31, 2007 was determined by
comparison against the Moody’s Aa Corporate Index rate, adjusted for coupon frequency and duration of the
obligation, consistent with prior periods. The resulting discount rate was supported by periodic matching of plan
liability cash flows to a pension yield curve constructed of a large population of high-quality corporate bonds.
Effective with the plan year ended December 31, 2008, the Company refined the discount rate determination
process it uses to rely on the matching of plan liability cash flows to a pension yield curve constructed of a large
population of high-quality corporate bonds, without comparison against the Moody’s Aa Corporate Index rate. A
decrease in the discount rate of 25 basis points, from 6.09% to 5.84%, while holding all other assumptions constant,
would have resulted in an increase in the Company’s domestic pension expense of approximately $10 million in
2009. For international plans, the discount rate for plan years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 was determined
by comparison against country-specific Aa Corporate Indices, adjusted for the duration of the obligation. Effective
for the plan year ending on December 31, 2009, the Company refined the discount rate determination process for
international plans to rely on the matching of plan liability cash flows to pension yield curves constructed of a large
population of high-quality corporate bonds.
In developing the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, the Company considered long term historical
rates of return as well as the opinions and outlooks of portfolio managers. The Company also considered the
findings of various investment consulting firms over a range of asset allocations. The expected long-term rate of
return for domestic plans is consistent with the Company’s asset allocation policy which is further discussed below.
A decrease in the expected long-term rate of return of 25 basis points, from 8.00% to 7.75%, while holding all other
assumptions constant, would have resulted in an increase in the Company’s domestic pension expense of
approximately $4 million in 2009. A similar approach has been utilized in selecting the expected long-term
rates of return for plans covering international employees.

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Plan Assets
The following table sets forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy as described in Note 6, the domestic
pension plan’s assets, including those assets related to The CW sub-plan, required to be carried at fair value on a
recurring basis as of December 31, 2009 (millions):
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2009
Quoted Market
Prices in Active
Markets for Significant Other Significant
Identical Assets Observable Inputs Unobservable Inputs
Asset Category Total (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)
(a)
Cash and cash equivalents . . . . $ 48 $ — $ 48 $ —
Equity securities:
Domestic equities(b)(c) . . . . . . . 1,067 1,067 — —
International equities(c) . . . . . . 290 290 — —
Fixed income securities:
U.S. government and agency
securities(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 61 20 —
Bonds, notes, and
debentures(c)(d) . . . . . . . . . . . 251 — 251 —
Fund investments(e) . . . . . . . . . . . 333 2 331 —
Other investments(f) . . . . . . . . . . . 152 — — 152
Total(g) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,222 $ 1,420 $ 650 $ 152

(a)
Cash equivalents consist of a short-term investment fund.
(b)
Domestic equities primarily include common stocks issued in U.S. markets.
(c)
Includes securities on loan at December 31, 2009 of $74 million of domestic equities, $20 million of international equities, $18 million of
U.S. government and agency bonds and $4 million of bonds, notes and debentures.
(d)
Bonds, notes and debentures primarily consist of investments in U.S. corporate bonds.
(e)
Fund investments include $116 million of collateral on securities on loan invested in a fund that invests in repurchase agreements. The
underlying securities held in other fund investments primarily consist of equity and fixed income securities.
(f)
Other investments include investments in limited partnerships and hedge funds.
(g)
Total assets include collateral on securities on loan, but exclude the related liability for the collateral due for securities on loan, and includes
$14 million of assets related to The CW sub-plan’s ratable allocation of assets in the Time Warner Pension Plan.

The table below sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the domestic pension plan’s Level 3 assets
for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 (millions):
Balance as of January 1, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 48
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets still held at December 31, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Relating to assets sold during the period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, (net) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . —
Balance as of December 31, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 152

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The following table sets forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the international pension plans’ assets
required to be carried at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2009 (millions):
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2009
Quoted Market
Prices in Active
Markets for Significant Other Significant
Identical Assets Observable Inputs Unobservable Inputs
Asset Category Total (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)

Cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . $ 1 $ 1 $ — $ —
Fund investments(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . 820 — 820 —
Insurance contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 — 47 —
Other investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 — 2 —
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 870 $ 1 $ 869 $ —

(a)
Fund investments primarily consist of interests in unitized investment pools of which underlying securities primarily consist of equity and
fixed income securities.

The Company’s investment policy for its domestic pension plans is to maximize the long-term rate of return on
plan assets within an acceptable level of risk while maintaining adequate funding levels. The Company
continuously monitors the performance of the overall pension assets portfolio, asset allocation policies, and the
performance of individual pension asset managers and makes adjustments and changes, as required. The Company
does not manage any assets internally, does not have any passive investments in index funds, and does not directly
utilize futures, options, or other derivative instruments or hedging strategies with regard to the pension plans;
however, the investment mandate of some pension asset managers allows the use of the foregoing as components of
their portfolio management strategies.
As a result of the most recent review of asset allocations, the Company will transition its asset allocation from
its current target of 75% equity investments and 25% fixed income investments toward a target of 50% equity
investments and 50% fixed income investments to better match the assets’ characteristics with those of the
Company’s pension liabilities. The changes are consistent with the Company’s investment policy and will be
implemented as market conditions permit.
The Time Warner Pension Plan’s assets included no shares of Time Warner common stock and 913,700 shares
of Time Warner common stock in the amount of $28 million (2% of total plan assets) at December 31, 2009 and
December 31, 2008, respectively.

Expected cash flows
After considering the funded status of the Company’s defined benefit pension plans, movements in the discount
rate, investment performance and related tax consequences, the Company may choose to make contributions to its
pension plans in any given year. At December 31, 2009, there were no minimum required contributions for domestic
funded plans. The Company did not make any discretionary cash contributions to its funded domestic defined
benefit pension plans during the year ended December 31, 2009. For domestic unfunded plans, contributions will
continue to be made to the extent benefits are paid. Expected benefit payments for domestic unfunded plans for
2010 are approximately $35 million. In addition, the Company currently anticipates making an additional
$20 million discretionary contribution to its international plans in the fourth quarter of 2010.

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Information about the expected benefit payments for the Company’s defined benefit plans, including unfunded
plans previously noted, related to continuing operations is as follows (millions):

Expected benefit payments:
2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 150 $ 21
2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 23
2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 24
2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 27
2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 29
2015 — 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,026 191

Defined Contribution Plans

Time Warner has certain domestic and international defined contribution plans, including savings and profit
sharing plans, for which the expense amounted to $103 million in 2009, $105 million in 2008 and $102 million in
2007. The Company’s contributions to the savings plans are primarily based on a percentage of the employees’
elected contributions and are subject to plan provisions.

Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

Time Warner also sponsors several unfunded domestic postretirement benefit plans covering certain retirees
and their dependents. A summary for substantially all of Time Warner’s domestic postretirement benefit plans is as
follows (millions):
December 31,
2009 2008

Benefit obligation, end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 156 $ 176
Fair value of plan assets, end of year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — —
Funded status, amount recognized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 156 $ 176
Amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (25) $ (7)

December 31,
2009 2008 2007

Net periodic benefit costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13 $14 $14

12. RESTRUCTURING COSTS

Merger Costs Capitalized as a Cost of Acquisition

As of December 31, 2009, merger costs capitalized as a cost of acquisition was $23 million, with $4 million
having been paid during the year ended December 31, 2009. As of December 31, 2009, $6 million of the remaining
liability was classified as a current liability in the consolidated balance sheet, with the remaining $17 million
classified as a long-term liability. Amounts classified as long-term, primarily related to lease exit costs, are expected
to be paid through 2014.

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Restructuring Costs Expensed
The Company’s restructuring costs primarily related to employee termination costs and ranged from senior
executives to line personnel. Restructuring costs expensed as incurred by segment for the years ended December 31,
2009, 2008 and 2007 are as follows (millions):
2009 2008 2007
(recast) (recast)
Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ $ 8 $ (3) $ 37
Filmed Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ 105 142 —
Publishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ 99 176 67
Corporate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ — 12 10
Total restructuring costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 212 $ 327 $ 114

2009 2008 2007
(recast) (recast)
2009 restructuring activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 198 $ — $ —
2008 restructuring activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 329 —
2007 and prior restructuring activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — (2) 114
Restructuring costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 212 $ 327 $ 114

2009 Restructuring Activity
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company incurred $198 million in restructuring costs primarily
Entertainment segment, $90 million at the Publishing segment and $8 million at the Networks segment.
Employee termination costs occurred across each of the segments and ranged from senior executives to line
personnel.

2008 Restructuring Activity
Entertainment segment, $176 million at the Publishing segment, and $11 million at Corporate. Employee
termination costs occurred across each of the segments and ranged from senior executives to line personnel.
In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company incurred $5 million at the Filmed
Entertainment segment and $9 million at the Publishing segment related to 2008 restructuring initiatives as a result
of changes in estimates of previously established restructuring accruals.

2007 and Prior Restructuring Activity
related to various employee terminations and other exit activities, including $37 million at the Networks segment,
$67 million at the Publishing segment, which includes $10 million of costs related to the shutdown of LIFE and
Business 2.0 magazines, and $10 million at Corporate. Employee termination costs occurred across each of the
segments and ranged from senior executives to line personnel, including severance related to senior management
changes at HBO.

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During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company incurred $1 million at Corporate related to 2007
restructuring initiatives. The Company also reversed a $3 million charge at the Networks segment during the year
ended December 31, 2008 as a result of changes in estimates of previously established restructuring accruals.

Selected Information

Selected information relating to accrued restructuring costs is as follows (millions):
Employee
Terminations Other Exit Costs Total

Remaining liability as of December 31, 2006 (recast) . . . . . $ 45 $ 16 $ 61
Net accruals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 7 114
Cash paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (65) (23) (88)
Remaining liability as of December 31, 2007 (recast) . . . . . 87 — 87
Net accruals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 85 327
Noncash reductions(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1) — (1)
Noncash charges(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — (17) (17)
Cash paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (134) (5) (139)
Remaining liability as of December 31, 2008 (recast) . . . . . 194 63 257
Net accruals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 85 212
Cash paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (166) (50) (216)
Remaining liability as of December 31, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . $ 155 $ 98 $ 253

(a)
Noncash reductions relate to the settlement of certain employee-related liabilities with equity instruments.
(b)
Noncash charges relate to the write down of certain assets, including fixed assets, prepaid marketing materials and certain contract
terminations.

As of December 31, 2009, of the remaining liability of $253 million, $152 million was classified as a current
liability in the consolidated balance sheet, with the remaining $101 million classified as a long-term liability.
Amounts classified as long-term are expected to be paid through 2017.

13. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

Time Warner uses derivative instruments, principally forward contracts, to manage the risk associated with the
volatility of future cash flows denominated in foreign currencies and changes in fair value resulting from changes in
foreign currency exchange rates. The Company uses derivative instruments that generally have maturities of three to
eighteen months to hedge various foreign exchange exposures, including the following: (i) variability in foreign
currency-denominated cash flows, such as the hedges of unremitted or forecasted royalty and license fees to be
received from the sale or anticipated sale of U.S. copyrighted products abroad or cash flows for certain film costs
denominated in a foreign currency (i.e., cash flow hedges) and (ii) currency risk associated with foreign currency-
denominated operating assets and liabilities (i.e., fair value hedges). The Company also enters into derivative
contracts that economically hedge certain of its foreign currency risks, even though hedge accounting does not
apply or the Company elects not to apply hedge accounting. These economic hedges are used primarily to offset the
change in certain foreign currency-denominated, long-term receivables and certain foreign currency-denominated
debt due to changes in the underlying foreign exchange rates. Gains and losses from hedging activities are largely
offset by corresponding economic gains or losses from the respective transactions that were hedged. The Company
monitors its positions with, and the credit quality of, the financial institutions that are party to any of its financial
transactions.

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The following is a summary of amounts pertaining to Time Warner’s use of foreign currency derivatives at
December 31, 2009 (millions):
December 31,
2009

Qualifying Hedges
Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................... $ 90
Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................... (137)
Economic Hedges
Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................... $ 7
Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................... (43)
Netting provisions are provided for in existing International Swap and Derivative Association Inc. agreements
in situations where the Company executes multiple contracts with the same counterparty. As a result, net assets or
liabilities resulting from foreign exchange derivatives subject to these netting agreements are classified within
prepaid expenses and other current assets or accounts payable and accrued expenses in the Company’s consolidated
balance sheet. At December 31, 2009, $61 million of losses related to cash flow hedges are recorded in accumulated
other comprehensive income in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet and are expected to be recognized in
earnings at the same time hedged items affect earnings. Included in this amount are deferred net losses of
$17 million related to hedges of cash flows associated with films that are not expected to be released within the next
twelve months.
The following is a summary of amounts pertaining to Time Warner’s use of foreign currency derivatives for the
year ended December 31, 2009 (millions):
December 31,
2009

Fair Value Hedges
Gain (loss) — Effective Portion:
Costs of revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 17
Gain (loss) recognized in net income and excluded from effectiveness testing —
Ineffective Portion:
Other income (loss), net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cash Flow Hedges
Gain (loss) — Effective Portion:
Recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7
Reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to net income:
Selling, general and administrative expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (17)
Costs of revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (40)
Gain (loss) recognized in net income and excluded from effectiveness testing —
Ineffective Portion:
Other income (loss), net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (12)
Economic Hedges
Gain (loss):
Costs of revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (27)
Other income (loss), net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3)

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14. SEGMENT INFORMATION
Time Warner classifies its operations into three reportable segments: Networks, consisting principally of cable
television networks that provide programming; Filmed Entertainment, consisting principally of feature film,
television and home video production and distribution; Publishing, consisting principally of magazine publishing.
Information as to the operations of Time Warner in each of its reportable segments is set forth below based on
the nature of the products and services offered. Time Warner evaluates the performance of its businesses based on
several factors, of which the primary financial measure is operating income (loss) before depreciation of tangible
assets and amortization of intangible assets (“Operating Income (Loss) before Depreciation and Amortization”).
Additionally, the Company has provided a summary of Operating Income (Loss) by segment.
Year Ended December 31, 2009
Subscription Advertising Content Other Total
(millions)
Revenues
Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... $ 7,491 $ 3,272 $ 813 $ 127 $ 11,703
Filmed Entertainment . . . . . . . ..... 44 79 10,766 177 11,066
Publishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 1,324 1,878 73 461 3,736
Intersegment eliminations . . . . ..... — (68) (632) (20) (720)
Total revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... $ 8,859 $ 5,161 $ 11,020 $ 745 $ 25,785

(recast, millions)
Revenues
Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... $ 6,835 $ 3,359 $ 900 $ 60 $ 11,154
Publishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 1,523 2,419 63 603 4,608
Intersegment eliminations . . . . ..... — (68) (558) (18) (644)
Total revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8,397 $ 5,798 $ 11,435 $ 886 $ 26,516

(recast, millions)

Revenues
Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... $ 6,258 $ 3,058 $ 909 $ 45 $ 10,270
Publishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 1,551 2,698 53 653 4,955
Intersegment eliminations . . . . ..... (1) (73) (608) (14) (696)
Total revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... $ 7,838 $ 5,731 $ 11,709 $ 933 $ 26,211

Intersegment Revenues
In the normal course of business, the Time Warner segments enter into transactions with one another. The most
common types of intersegment transactions include:
• the Filmed Entertainment segment generating Content revenues by licensing television and theatrical
programming to the Networks segment; and
• the Networks and Publishing segments generating Advertising revenues by promoting the products and
services of other Time Warner segments.

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These intersegment transactions are recorded by each segment at estimated fair value as if the transactions were
with third parties and, therefore, affect segment performance. While intersegment transactions are treated like third-
party transactions to determine segment performance, the revenues (and corresponding expenses or assets
recognized by the segment that is counterparty to the transaction) are eliminated in consolidation and,
therefore, do not affect consolidated results. Additionally, transactions between divisions within the same
reporting segment (e.g., a transaction between HBO and Turner within the Networks segment) are eliminated
in arriving at segment performance and, therefore, do not affect segment results. Revenues recognized by Time
Warner’s segments on intersegment transactions are as follows:
2009 2008 2007
(millions)
(recast) (recast)
Intersegment Revenues
Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 94 $ 96 $ 105
Filmed Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613 534 571
Publishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 14 20
Total intersegment revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 720 $ 644 $ 696

2009 2008 2007
(millions)
(recast) (recast)
Operating Income (Loss) before Depreciation and
Amortization
Networks(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,967 $ 3,487 $ 3,336
Filmed Entertainment (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,447 1,228 1,215
Publishing(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 (6,416) 1,104
Corporate(d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (325) (336) (553)
Intersegment eliminations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 35 (3)
Total operating income (loss) before depreciation and
amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5,543 $ (2,002) $ 5,099

(a)
For the year ended December 31, 2009, includes a $52 million noncash impairment of intangible assets related to Turner’s interest in a
general entertainment network in India. For the year ended December 31, 2008, includes an $18 million noncash impairment of GameTap,
an online video game business, as well as a $3 million loss on the sale of GameTap. For the year ended December 31, 2007, includes a
$34 million noncash impairment of the Court TV tradename as a result of rebranding the Court TV network name to truTV.
(b)
For the year ended December 31, 2009, includes a $33 million loss on the sale of Warner Bros.’ Italian cinema assets.
(c)
For the year ended December 31, 2009, includes a $33 million noncash impairment of certain fixed assets. For the year ended December 31,
2008, includes a $7.139 billion noncash impairment to reduce the carrying value of goodwill and intangible assets, a $30 million noncash
impairment related to a sub-lease with a tenant that filed for bankruptcy in September 2008, a $21 million noncash impairment of Southern
Living At Home, which was sold in the third quarter of 2009, and a $5 million noncash impairment related to certain other asset write-offs.
For the year ended December 31, 2007, includes a $6 million gain on the sale of four non-strategic magazine titles.
(d)
For the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, includes $30 million, $21 million and $18 million, respectively in net expenses
related to securities litigation and government investigations. The year ended December 31, 2007 also includes $153 million in legal
reserves related to securities litigation.

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2009 2008 2007
(millions)
(recast) (recast)
Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment
Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (349) $ (326) $ (303)
Filmed Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (164) (167) (153)
Publishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (126) (133) (126)
Corporate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (40) (44) (44)
Total depreciation of property, plant and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (679) $ (670) $ (626)

2009 2008 2007
(millions)
(recast) (recast)
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (73) $ (43) $ (18)
Filmed Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (199) (238) (217)
Publishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (47) (75) (71)
Total amortization of intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (319) $ (356) $ (306)

2009 2008 2007
(millions)
(recast) (recast)
Operating Income (Loss)
Networks(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,545 $ 3,118 $3,015
Filmed Entertainment (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,084 823 845
Publishing(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 (6,624) 907
Corporate(d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (365) (380) (597)
Intersegment eliminations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 35 (3)
Total operating income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4,545 $(3,028) $4,167

(a)
For the year ended December 31, 2009, includes a $52 million noncash impairment of intangible assets related to Turner’s interest in a
general entertainment network in India. For the year ended December 31, 2008, includes an $18 million noncash impairment of GameTap,
an online video game business, as well as a $3 million loss on the sale of GameTap. For the year ended December 31, 2007, includes a
$34 million noncash impairment of the Court TV tradename as a result of rebranding the Court TV network name to truTV.
(b)
For the year ended December 31, 2009, includes a $33 million loss on the sale of Warner Bros.’ Italian cinema assets.
(c)
For the year ended December 31, 2009, includes a $33 million noncash impairment of certain fixed assets. For the year ended December 31,
2008, includes a $7.139 billion noncash impairment to reduce the carrying value of goodwill and intangible assets, a $30 million noncash
Living At Home, which was sold in the third quarter of 2009, and a $5 million noncash impairment related to certain other asset write-offs.
For the year ended December 31, 2007, includes a $6 million gain on the sale of four non-strategic magazine titles.
(d)
For the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, includes $30 million, $21 million and $18 million, respectively in net expenses
related to securities litigation and government investigations. The year ended December 31, 2007 also includes $153 million in legal
reserves related to securities litigation.

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A summary of total assets by operating segment is set forth below:
(millions)
(recast)
Assets
Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 36,143 $ 36,097
Filmed Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,060 17,080
Publishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,404 6,778
Corporate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,123 2,315
Assets of discontinued operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — 51,789
Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65,730 $ 114,059

2009 2008 2007
(millions)
(recast) (recast)
Capital Expenditures
Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 282 $ 351 $ 347
Filmed Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 228 208
Publishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 90 158
Corporate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 15 3
Total capital expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 561 $ 684 $ 716

Assets located outside the United States, which represent approximately 6% of total assets at December 31,
2009, are not material. Revenues in different geographical areas are as follows:
2009 2008 2007
(millions)
(recast) (recast)
Revenues(a)
United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 18,085 $ 18,880 $ 18,631
United Kingdom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,495 1,809 1,788
Germany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 643 564 611
Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 646 597 616
France . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 580 540 580
Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471 440 524
Other international . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,865 3,686 3,461
Total revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 25,785 $ 26,516 $ 26,211

(a)
Revenues are attributed to countries based on location of customer.

15. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Commitments

Time Warner’s total net rent expense from continuing operations amounted to $421 million in 2009,
$415 million in 2008 and $446 million in 2007. Included in such amounts was sublease income of $52 million
for 2009, $59 million for 2008 and $35 million for 2007. The Company has long-term noncancelable lease
commitments for office space, studio facilities and operating equipment in various locations around the world.

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The minimum rental commitments under noncancelable long-term operating leases during the next five years are as
follows (millions):
2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................. $ 424
2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................. 383
2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................. 353
2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................. 336
2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................. 314
Thereafter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................. 922
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,732

Additionally, as of December 31, 2009, the Company has future sublease income commitments of
$273 million.
Time Warner also has commitments under certain programming, network licensing, artist, franchise and other
agreements aggregating $16.589 billion at December 31, 2009, which are payable principally over a ten-year
period, as follows (millions):
2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................... $ 4,137
2011-2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................... 5,248
2013-2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................... 3,956
Thereafter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................... 3,248
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 16,589

The Company also has certain contractual arrangements that would require it to make payments or provide
funding if certain circumstances occur (“contingent commitments”). Contingent commitments include contingent
consideration to be paid in connection with acquisitions and put/call arrangements on certain investment
transactions, which could require the Company to make payments to acquire certain assets or ownership interests.
The following table summarizes separately the Company’s contingent commitments at December 31, 2009. For
put/call options where payment obligations are outside the control of the Company, the timing of amounts presented
in the table represents the earliest period in which payment could be made. For other contingent commitments, the
timing of amounts presented in the table represents when the maximum contingent commitment will expire, but
does not mean that the Company expects to incur an obligation to make any payments within that time period. In
addition, amounts presented do not reflect the effects of any indemnification rights the Company might possess
(millions).
Total
Nature of Contingent Commitments Commitments 2010 2011-2012 2013-2014 Thereafter
(a)
Guarantees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,589 $ 322 $ 81 $ 172 $ 1,014
Letters of credit and other contingent
commitments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,292 152 418 328 394
Total contingent commitments . . . . . . . . $ 2,881 $ 474 $ 499 $ 500 $ 1,408

(a)
Amounts primarily reflect the Six Flags Guarantee and the guarantee of the AOL Revolving Facility discussed below.

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The following is a description of the Company’s contingent commitments at December 31, 2009:
• Guarantees include guarantees the Company has provided on certain lease and operating commitments
entered into by (a) entities formerly owned by the Company including the arrangements described below
and (b) ventures in which the Company is or was a venture partner.

Six Flags
In connection with the Company’s former investment in the Six Flags theme parks located in Georgia and
Texas (“Six Flags Georgia” and “Six Flags Texas,” respectively, and, collectively, the “Parks”), in 1997,
certain subsidiaries of the Company (including Historic TW) agreed to guarantee (the “Six Flags
Guarantee”) certain obligations of the partnerships that hold the Parks (the “Partnerships”) for the
benefit of the limited partners in such Partnerships, including the following (the “Guaranteed
Obligations”): (a) making a minimum annual distribution to the limited partners of the Partnerships
(the minimum was approximately $60.7 million in 2009 and is subject to annual cost of living
adjustments); (b) making a minimum amount of capital expenditures each year (an amount
approximating 6% of the Parks’ annual revenues); (c) offering each year to purchase 5% of the
limited partnership units of the Partnerships (plus any such units not purchased pursuant to such offer
in any prior year) based on an aggregate price for all limited partnership units at the higher of
(i) $250 million in the case of Six Flags Georgia and $374.8 million in the case of Six Flags Texas
(the “Base Valuations”) and (ii) a weighted average multiple of EBITDA for the respective Park over the
previous four-year period (the “Cumulative LP Unit Purchase Obligation”); (d) making annual ground
lease payments; and (e) either (i) purchasing all of the outstanding limited partnership units through the
exercise of a call option upon the earlier of the occurrence of certain specified events and the end of the
term of each of the Partnerships in 2027 (Six Flags Georgia) and 2028 (Six Flags Texas) (the “End of Term
Purchase”) or (ii) causing each of the Partnerships to have no indebtedness and to meet certain other
financial tests as of the end of the term of the Partnership. The aggregate amount payable in connection
with an End of Term Purchase option on either Park will be the Base Valuation applicable to such Park,
adjusted for changes in the consumer price index from December 1996, in the case of Six Flags Georgia,
and December 1997, in the case of Six Flags Texas, through December of the year immediately preceding
the year in which the End of Term Purchase occurs, in each case, reduced ratably to reflect limited
partnership units previously purchased.
In connection with the Company’s 1998 sale of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (which held the
controlling interests in the Parks) to Six Flags, Inc. (formerly Premier Parks Inc.) (“Six Flags”), Six Flags
and Historic TW entered into a Subordinated Indemnity Agreement pursuant to which Six Flags agreed to
guarantee the performance of the Guaranteed Obligations when due and to indemnify Historic TW, among
others, in the event that the Guaranteed Obligations are not performed and the Six Flags Guarantee is called
upon. In the event of a default of Six Flags’ obligations under the Subordinated Indemnity Agreement, the
Subordinated Indemnity Agreement and related agreements provide, among other things, that Historic TW
has the right to acquire control of the managing partner of the Parks. Six Flags’ obligations to Historic TW
are further secured by its interest in all limited partnership units that are held by Six Flags. To date, no
payments have been made by the Company pursuant to the Six Flags Guarantee.
In connection with the TWC Separation, guarantees previously made by Time Warner Entertainment
Company, L.P. (“TWE”), a subsidiary of TWC, were terminated and, pursuant to and as required under the
original terms of the Six Flags Guarantee, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (“WBEI”) became a guarantor.
In addition, TWE’s rights and obligations under the Subordinated Indemnity Agreement have been
assigned to WBEI. The Company continues to indemnify TWE in connection with any residual exposure
of TWE under the Guaranteed Obligations.
In April 2009, Six Flags received notices from limited partners of the Partnerships to sell limited
partnership units with an aggregate price of approximately $66 million. The general partner of the

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Georgia limited partnership exercised its right to purchase Six Flags Georgia units having a total purchase
price of $7 million. The remaining purchase price for limited partnership units in the Parks that were put
was funded through $6 million of cash that had been held in escrow to support the Six Flags Guarantee and
a loan from a wholly-owned Time Warner subsidiary (TW-SF LLC) of approximately $53 million (the
“TW Loan”). The TW Loan was made to SFOG Acquisition A, Inc., a Delaware corporation, SFOG
Acquisition B, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, SFOT Acquisition I, Inc., a Delaware
corporation and SFOT Acquisition II, Inc., a Delaware corporation (collectively, the “Acquisition
Companies”). The TW Loan accrues interest at 14% per annum with a final maturity date of
March 15, 2011. Up to $10 million of the TW Loan has been guaranteed by Six Flags. The
outstanding principal amount of the TW Loan at December 31, 2009 was approximately $27 million,
reflecting payments by the Acquisition Companies during 2009.
Taking into account the limited partnership units purchased in 2009, the estimated maximum Cumulative
LP Unit Purchase Obligation for 2010 is approximately $300 million. In addition, the aggregate
undiscounted estimated future cash flow requirements covered by the Six Flags Guarantee over the
remaining term (through 2028) of the agreements are approximately $1.15 billion (for a net present value
of approximately $415 million).
On June 13, 2009, Six Flags and certain of its subsidiaries filed petitions for reorganization under
Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the Bankruptcy Court in Delaware. Six Flags’ fourth
amended joint plan of reorganization and disclosure statement has been filed with the Bankruptcy Court
and voting on the plan is expected to occur in February 2010. A confirmation hearing on the plan of
reorganization is scheduled in March 2010. The plan of reorganization that ultimately becomes effective is
expected to result in a significant reduction in debt for Six Flags. The Partnerships holding the Parks and
the Acquisition Companies were not included in the debtors reorganization proceedings.
In connection with the proposed plan of reorganization of Six Flags, in October 2009, TW-SF LLC agreed
to provide the Acquisition Companies a new 5-year multiple draw credit facility of up to $150 million,
which the Acquisition Companies would be able to use only to fund their obligations to purchase certain
limited partnership units of the Partnerships. The new credit facility, which is subject to a number of
conditions precedent, including a final order confirming the plan of reorganization, would be in addition to
the existing TW Loan. New loans drawn under the facility would mature 5 years from their respective
funding date. Interest will accrue at a rate at least equal to a LIBOR floor of 250 basis points plus a spread
of 100 basis points over the applicable margin for a new Six Flags’ senior term credit facility, which will
close simultaneously with the closing of this facility.
Because the Six Flags Guarantee existed prior to December 31, 2002 and no modifications to the
arrangements have been made since the date the guarantee came into existence, the Company is required to
continue to account for the Guaranteed Obligations as a contingent liability. Based on its evaluation of the
current facts and circumstances surrounding the Guaranteed Obligations and the Subordinated Indemnity
Agreement, the Company is unable to predict the loss, if any, that may be incurred under these Guaranteed
Obligations and no liability for the arrangements has been recognized at December 31, 2009. Because of
the specific circumstances surrounding the arrangements and the fact that no active or observable market
exists for this type of financial guarantee, the Company is unable to determine a current fair value for the
Guaranteed Obligations and related Subordinated Indemnity Agreement.

AOL Revolving Facility
In connection with the AOL Separation, AOL entered into a $250 million 364-day senior secured revolving
credit facility (the “AOL Revolving Facility”) on December 9, 2009. Time Warner has guaranteed AOL’s
obligations under the AOL Revolving Facility in exchange for which AOL is paying Time Warner an
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commitments and the principal amount of AOL’s obligations outstanding under the facility and changes in
Time Warner’s senior unsecured long-term debt credit ratings. Also in connection with the AOL
Separation, Time Warner agreed to continue to provide credit support for certain AOL lease and trade
obligations of approximately $108 million ending on the earlier of December 9, 2011 and 30 days after
AOL obtains the right to borrow funds under a permanent credit facility, in exchange for a fee equal to a
rate per annum of 4.375% of the outstanding principal amount of such obligations, subject to periodic
increases. Since the AOL Separation, AOL has replaced or released Time Warner as the source of the credit
support for certain AOL lease and trade obligations or otherwise reduced Time Warner’s credit support
obligations. As of February 17, 2010, the amount of credit support provided by Time Warner for AOL lease
and trade obligations was $28 million.

• Generally, letters of credit and surety bonds support performance and payments for a wide range of global
contingent and firm obligations including insurance, litigation appeals, import of finished goods, real
estate leases and other operational needs. Other contingent commitments primarily include amounts
payable representing contingent consideration on certain acquisitions, which if earned would require the
Company to pay a portion or all of the contingent amount, and contingent payments for certain put/call
arrangements, whereby payments could be made by the Company to acquire assets, such as a venture
partner’s interest or a co-financing partner’s interest in one of the Company’s films.

• On March 12, 2009, TWC borrowed the full committed amount of $1.932 billion under its unsecured term
loan credit facility entered into on June 30, 2008 (the “TWC Bridge Facility”), all of which was used by
TWC to pay a portion of the Special Dividend. On March 26, 2009, TWC completed an offering of
$3.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of debt securities and used a portion of the net proceeds from the
offering to prepay in full the outstanding loans and all other amounts due under the TWC Bridge Facility,
and the TWC Bridge Facility was terminated in accordance with its terms. Concurrently with the
termination of the TWC Bridge Facility and pursuant to the terms of the $1.535 billion credit
agreement (the “Supplemental Credit Agreement”) between the Company (as lender) and TWC (as
borrower) for a two-year senior unsecured supplemental term loan facility (the “Supplemental Credit
Facility”), on March 26, 2009, TWC terminated the commitments of Time Warner under the Supplemental
Credit Facility, and the Supplemental Credit Agreement was terminated in accordance with its terms.

Except as otherwise discussed above or below, Time Warner does not guarantee the debt of any of its
investments accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

Programming Licensing Backlog

Programming licensing backlog represents the amount of future revenues not yet recorded from cash contracts
for the licensing of theatrical and television product for pay cable, basic cable, network and syndicated television
exhibition. Because backlog generally relates to contracts for the licensing of theatrical and television product that
have already been produced, the recognition of revenue for such completed product is principally dependent on the
commencement of the availability period for telecast under the terms of the related licensing agreement. Cash
licensing fees are collected periodically over the term of the related licensing agreements. Backlog was
approximately $4.5 billion and $4.1 billion at December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.
Included in these amounts is licensing of film product from the Filmed Entertainment segment to the
Networks segment in the amount of $1.1 billion and $967 million at December 31, 2009 and December 31,
2008, respectively. Backlog excludes filmed entertainment advertising barter contracts, which are also expected to
result in the future realization of revenues and cash through the sale of the advertising spots received under such
contracts to third parties.

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Contingencies

Warner Bros. (South) Inc. (“WBS”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, is litigating various tax cases
in Brazil. WBS currently is the theatrical distribution licensee for Warner Bros. Entertainment Nederlands (“Warner
Bros. Nederlands”) in Brazil and acts as a service provider to the Warner Bros. Nederlands home video licensee. All
of the ongoing tax litigation involves WBS’ distribution activities prior to January 2004, when WBS conducted both
theatrical and home video distribution. Much of the tax litigation stems from WBS’ position that in distributing
videos to rental retailers, it was conducting a distribution service, subject to a municipal service tax, and not the
“industrialization” or sale of videos, subject to Brazilian federal and state VAT-like taxes. Both the federal tax
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authorities and the State of Sao Paulo, where WBS is based, have challenged this position. The matters relating to
state taxes were settled in September 2007 pursuant to a state government-sponsored amnesty program. In
November 2009, WBS elected to participate in a federal tax amnesty program, called “REFIS”, which offers
substantial reductions in interest and penalties for lump sum and installment payments of contested federal taxes.
For the federal taxes included in REFIS, the application of prior judicial deposits to certain of the debts, the return of
any excess judicial deposits, the return of a bank guarantee, and the dismissal of the underlying tax cases remain
pending. In addition to the federal tax matters being resolved through REFIS, WBS continues to litigate certain
other federal tax matters involving the imposition of taxes on royalties remitted outside of Brazil and the appropriate
tax rate to be applied. The Company intends to defend against these remaining tax cases vigorously.

On October 8, 2004, certain heirs of Jerome Siegel, one of the creators of the “Superman” character, filed suit
against the Company, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Central
District of California. Plaintiffs’ complaint seeks an accounting and demands up to one-half of the profits made on
Superman since the alleged April 16, 1999 termination by plaintiffs of Siegel’s grants of one-half of the rights to the
Superman character to DC Comics’ predecessor-in-interest. Plaintiffs have also asserted various Lanham Act and
unfair competition claims, alleging “wasting” of the Superman property by DC Comics and failure to accord credit
to Siegel, and the Company has filed counterclaims. On April 30, 2007, the Company filed motions for partial
summary judgment on various issues, including the unavailability of accounting for pre-termination and foreign
works. On March 26, 2008, the court entered an order of summary judgment finding, among other things, that
plaintiffs’ notices of termination were valid and that plaintiffs had thereby recaptured, as of April 16, 1999, their
rights to a one-half interest in the Superman story material, as first published, but that the accounting for profits
would not include profits attributable to foreign exploitation, republication of pre-termination works and trademark
exploitation. On October 6, 2008, the court dismissed plaintiffs’ Lanham Act and “wasting” claims with prejudice.
In orders issued on October 14, 2008, the court determined that the remaining claims in the case will be subject to
phased non-jury trials. The first phase trial concluded on May 21, 2009, and on July 8, 2009, the court issued a
decision in favor of the defendants on the issue of whether the terms of various license agreements between DC
Comics and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. were at fair market value or constituted “sweetheart deals.” The
second phase trial was previously scheduled to commence on December 1, 2009, and the parties are awaiting a new
date for the commencement of this trial. The Company intends to defend against this lawsuit vigorously.

On October 22, 2004, the same Siegel heirs filed a second lawsuit against the same defendants, as well as Warner
Communications Inc. and Warner Bros. Television Production Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of
California. Plaintiffs claim that Jerome Siegel was the sole creator of the character Superboy and, as such, DC Comics
has had no right to create new Superboy works since the alleged October 17, 2004 termination by plaintiffs of Siegel’s
grants of rights to the Superboy character to DC Comics’ predecessor-in-interest. This lawsuit seeks a declaration
regarding the validity of the alleged termination and an injunction against future use of the Superboy character. On
March 23, 2006, the court granted plaintiffs’ motion for partial summary judgment on termination, denied the
Company’s motion for summary judgment and held that further proceedings are necessary to determine whether the
Company’s Smallville television series may infringe on plaintiffs’ rights to the Superboy character. On July 27, 2007,
upon the Company’s motion for reconsideration, the court reversed the bulk of its March 23, 2006 ruling, and
requested additional briefing on certain issues. On March 31, 2008, the court, among other things, denied a motion for

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partial summary judgment that the Company had filed in April 2007 as moot in view of the court’s July 27, 2007
reconsideration ruling. The Company intends to defend against this lawsuit vigorously.
On February 11, 2008, trustees of the Tolkien Trust and the J.R.R. Tolkien 1967 Discretionary Settlement Trust, as
well as HarperCollins Publishers, Ltd. and two related publishing entities, sued New Line Cinema Corporation (“NLC
Corp.”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and Katja Motion Picture Corp. (“Katja”), a wholly owned
subsidiary of NLC Corp., and other unnamed defendants in Los Angeles Superior Court. The complaint alleged that
defendants breached contracts relating to three motion pictures: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring;
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers; and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (collectively, the “Trilogy”)
by, among other things, failing to make full payment to plaintiffs for their participation in the Trilogy’s gross receipts.
The suit also sought declarations as to the meaning of several provisions of the relevant agreements, including a
declaration that would terminate defendants’ future rights to other motion pictures based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s works,
including The Hobbit. In addition, the complaint set forth related claims of breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and for
reformation, an accounting and imposition of a constructive trust. Plaintiffs sought compensatory damages in excess
of $150 million, unspecified punitive damages, and other relief. In September 2009, the parties agreed to a binding
term sheet, subject to definitive documentation, to resolve this matter. In accounting for the settlement, the Company
allocated amounts based on its best estimate of the fair value of the rights and the claims that are the subject of the
binding term sheet. The Company allocated the majority of the settlement costs to the Trilogy, and these amounts were
largely accrued, as participation expense, in prior periods in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations. The
remaining costs were allocated to the Company’s contractual film rights to The Hobbit and were capitalized as part of
film costs in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet.
On August 18, 2009, Redbox Automated Retail, LLC (“Redbox”) filed suit against Warner Home Video
(“WHV”), a division of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc., in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware.
The complaint alleges violations of Section 1 of the Sherman Antitrust Act, copyright misuse, and a claim for tortious
interference with contractual relations, all in connection with WHV’s unilateral announcement of a planned change to
the terms of distribution of its DVDs. WHV filed motions to dismiss the original and amended complaints in October
and December of 2009, respectively. On February 16, 2010, WHV and Redbox announced a new distribution
agreement that will make Warner Bros. new release DVD and Blu-ray Disc titles available to Redbox after a 28-day
window. The new agreement will run through January 31, 2012. Also on February 16, 2010, Redbox dismissed, with
prejudice, its lawsuit against WHV.
On September 9, 2009, several music labels filed a complaint, and on October 9, 2009 filed an amended
complaint, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee against the Company and its wholly-
owned subsidiaries, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Telepictures Productions Inc., and WAD Productions Inc.,
among other named defendants. Plaintiffs allege that defendants made unauthorized use of certain sound recordings
on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, in violation of the federal Copyright Act and the Tennessee Consumer Protection
Act. Plaintiffs seek unspecified monetary damages. On November 25, 2009, defendants filed motions to transfer the
case to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. In January 2010, the Company and its
subsidiaries reached an agreement with Sony Music Entertainment (“Sony”) to resolve Sony’s asserted claims on
terms that are not material to the Company. The Company intends to defend against the claims by the remaining
plaintiffs in the lawsuit vigorously.
On September 20, 2007, Brantley, et al. v. NBC Universal, Inc., et al. was filed in the U.S. District Court for the
Central District of California against the Company. The complaint, which also named as defendants several other
programming content providers (collectively, the “programmer defendants”) as well as cable and satellite providers
(collectively, the “distributor defendants”), alleged violations of Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Antitrust Act.
Among other things, the complaint alleged coordination between and among the programmer defendants to sell
and/or license programming on a “bundled” basis to the distributor defendants, who in turn purportedly offer that
programming to subscribers in packaged tiers, rather than on a per channel (or “à la carte”) basis. Plaintiffs, who
seek to represent a purported nationwide class of cable and satellite subscribers, demand, among other things,
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carte” basis. On December 3, 2007, plaintiffs filed an amended complaint in this action (the “First Amended
Complaint”) that, among other things, dropped the Section 2 claims and all allegations of horizontal coordination.
The defendants, including the Company, filed motions to dismiss the First Amended Complaint and these motions
were granted, with leave to amend. On March 20, 2008, plaintiffs filed a second amended complaint (the “Second
Amended Complaint”) that modified certain aspects of the First Amended Complaint. On April 22, 2008, the
defendants, including the Company, filed motions to dismiss the Second Amended Complaint, which motions were
denied. On July 14, 2008, the defendants filed motions requesting the court to certify its order for interlocutory
appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which motions were denied. On November 14, 2008, the
Company was dismissed as a programmer defendant, and Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. was substituted in its
place. On May 1, 2009, by stipulation of the parties, plaintiffs filed a third amended complaint (the “Third Amended
Complaint”) and a related motion to adjudicate an element of plaintiffs’ claim. On June 12, 2009, all defendants
opposed that motion and moved to dismiss the Third Amended Complaint. On the same date, the distributor
defendants also filed a motion to dismiss for lack of standing. In an order dated October 15, 2009, the court denied
plaintiffs’ motion and granted defendants’ motion, dismissing the Third Amended Complaint with prejudice. On
October 30, 2009, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The Company
intends to defend against this lawsuit vigorously.

On April 4, 2007, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued a complaint against CNN America Inc.
(“CNN America”) and Team Video Services, LLC (“Team Video”). This administrative proceeding relates to CNN
America’s December 2003 and January 2004 terminations of its contractual relationships with Team Video, under
which Team Video had provided electronic newsgathering services in Washington, DC and New York, NY. The
National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians, under which Team Video’s employees were
unionized, initially filed charges of unfair labor practices with the NLRB in February 2004, alleging that CNN
America and Team Video were joint employers, that CNN America was a successor employer to Team Video,
and/or that CNN America discriminated in its hiring practices to avoid becoming a successor employer or due to
specific individuals’ union affiliation or activities. The NLRB investigated the charges and issued the above-noted
complaint. The complaint seeks, among other things, the reinstatement of certain union members and monetary
damages. A hearing in the matter before an NLRB Administrative Law Judge began on December 3, 2007 and
ended on July 21, 2008. On November 19, 2008, the Administrative Law Judge issued a non-binding recommended
decision finding CNN America liable. On February 17, 2009, CNN America filed exceptions to this decision with
the NLRB. The Company intends to defend against this matter vigorously.

On June 6, 2005, David McDavid and certain related entities (collectively, “McDavid”) filed a complaint
against Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (“Turner”) and the Company in Georgia state court. The complaint
asserted, among other things, claims for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, promissory estoppel and fraud
relating to an alleged oral agreement between plaintiffs and Turner for the sale of the Atlanta Hawks and Thrashers
sports franchises and certain operating rights to the Philips Arena. On August 20, 2008, the court issued an order
dismissing all claims against the Company. The court also dismissed certain claims against Turner for breach of an
alleged oral exclusivity agreement, for promissory estoppel based on the alleged exclusivity agreement and for
breach of fiduciary duty. A trial as to the remaining claims against Turner commenced on October 8, 2008 and
concluded on December 2, 2008. On December 9, 2008, the jury announced its verdict in favor of McDavid on the
breach of contract and promissory estoppel claims, awarding damages on those claims of $281 million and
$35 million, respectively. Pursuant to the court’s direction that McDavid choose one of the two claim awards,
McDavid elected the $281 million award. The jury found in favor of Turner on the two remaining claims of fraud
and breach of confidential information. On January 12, 2009, Turner filed a motion to overturn the jury verdict or, in
the alternative, for a new trial, and, on April 22, 2009, the court denied the motion. On April 23, 2009, Turner filed a
notice of appeal to the Georgia Court of Appeals and on June 15, 2009 posted a $25 million letter of credit as
security pending appeal. Oral argument was held before the court on November 17, 2009. The Company has a
reserve established for this matter at December 31, 2009 of approximately $302 million (including interest accrued
through such date), although it intends to defend against this lawsuit vigorously.

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On March 10, 2009, Anderson News L.L.C. and Anderson Services L.L.C. (collectively, “Anderson News”)
filed an antitrust lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against several magazine
publishers, distributors and wholesalers, including Time Inc. and one of its subsidiaries, Time/Warner Retail
Sales & Marketing, Inc. Plaintiffs allege that defendants violated Section 1 of the Sherman Antitrust Act by
engaging in an antitrust conspiracy against Anderson News, as well as other related state law claims. Plaintiffs are
seeking unspecified monetary damages. On December 14, 2009, defendants filed motions to dismiss the complaint.
The Company intends to defend against this lawsuit vigorously.
On January 17, 2002, former AOL Community Leader volunteers filed a class action lawsuit in the U.S. District
Court for the Southern District of New York against the Company, AOL and AOL Community, Inc. under the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The complaint was later amended to name the Administrative
Committees of the Company and AOL. While the Company has reported on this case in its notes to financial
statements and still intends to defend against this lawsuit vigorously, following the separation of AOL from the
Company in December 2009, the Company does not view the remaining claims brought against the Company or its
Administrative Committee to be material. As a result, the Company does not intend to include disclosure regarding
this matter in its future notes to financial statements.
From time to time, the Company receives notices from third parties claiming that it infringes their intellectual
property rights. Claims of intellectual property infringement could require Time Warner to enter into royalty or
licensing agreements on unfavorable terms, incur substantial monetary liability or be enjoined preliminarily or
permanently from further use of the intellectual property in question. In addition, certain agreements entered into by
the Company may require the Company to indemnify the other party for certain third-party intellectual property
infringement claims, which could increase the Company’s damages and its costs of defending against such claims.
Even if the claims are without merit, defending against the claims can be time-consuming and costly.
The costs and other effects of pending or future litigation, governmental investigations, legal and administrative
cases and proceedings (whether civil or criminal), settlements, judgments and investigations, claims and changes in
those matters (including those matters described above), and developments or assertions by or against the Company
relating to intellectual property rights and intellectual property licenses, could have a material adverse effect on the
Company’s business, financial condition and operating results.

16. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company has entered into certain transactions in the ordinary course of business with unconsolidated
investees accounted for under the equity method of accounting. These transactions have been executed on terms
comparable to those of transactions with unrelated third parties and primarily include the licensing of broadcast
rights to The CW for film and television product by the Filmed Entertainment segment and the licensing of rights to
carry cable television programming provided by the Networks segment.
Income (expense) resulting from transactions with related parties consists of (millions):
2009 2008 2007
(recast) (recast)
Revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 261 $ 389 $ 329
Costs of revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (10) (8) (35)
Selling, general and administrative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (17) (12) (10)

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17. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Cash Flows
Additional financial information with respect to cash (payments) and receipts is as follows (millions):
2009 2008 2007
(recast) (recast)
Cash payments made for interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (1,114) $ (1,369) $ (1,490)
Interest income received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 64 85
Cash interest payments, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (1,071) $ (1,305) $ (1,405)
Cash payments made for income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (1,178) $ (696) $ (593)
Income tax refunds received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 137 103
TWC and AOL tax sharing receipts, net(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 342 1,139
Cash tax (payments) receipts, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (838) $ (217) $ 649

(a)
Represents net amounts received from TWC and AOL in accordance with tax sharing agreements with TWC and AOL.

The consolidated statement of cash flows for the year December 31, 2009 does not reflect approximately
$40 million of common stock repurchases that were included in other current liabilities at December 31, 2009 but
for which payment was not made until the first quarter of 2010. Additionally, the consolidated statement of cash
flows for the year December 31, 2009 does not reflect the noncash dividends of all shares of TWC and AOL
common stock held by the Company in spin-offs to Time Warner stockholders, which together reduced Time
Warner Inc. shareholders’ equity by $10.024 billion.
The consolidated statement of cash flows for the year December 31, 2008 reflects approximately $33 million of
common stock repurchases that were included in other current liabilities at December 31, 2007 but for which
payment was not made until 2008. Additionally, the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year December 31,
2007 reflects approximately $120 million of common stock repurchases that were included in other current
liabilities at December 31, 2006 but for which payment was not made until the first quarter of 2007.
The consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2007 does not reflect approximately
$440 million of common stock repurchased or due from Liberty Media Corporation, indirectly attributable to the
exchange of the Braves and Leisure Arts. Specifically, the $440 million represents the fair value at the time of the
exchange of the Braves and Leisure Arts of $473 million, less a $33 million net working capital adjustment.

Interest Expense, Net
Interest expense, net, consists of (millions):
2009 2008 2007
(recast) (recast)
Interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 138 $ 168 $ 181
Interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1,293) (1,493) (1,593)
Total interest expense, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (1,155) $ (1,325) $ (1,412)

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Other Loss, Net
Other loss, net, consists of (millions):
2009 2008 2007
(recast) (recast)
Investment gains (losses), net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (21) $ (60) $ 75
Amounts related to the separation of TWC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 (11) —
Costs related to the separation of AOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (15) — —
Income (loss) on equity method investees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (63) 18 (24)
Losses on accounts receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (11) (35) (56)
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (11) 44 (4)
Total other loss, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (107) $ (44) $ (9)

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of (millions):
2009 2008
(recast)
Accounts payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... $ 679 $ 749
Accrued expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... 2,518 2,482
Participations payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... 2,652 2,522
Programming costs payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... 736 681
Accrued compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... 926 923
Accrued interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... 257 265
Accrued income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... 129 157
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7,897 $ 7,779

Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Other noncurrent liabilities consist of (millions):
2009 2008
(recast)
Noncurrent tax and interest reserves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,173 $ 2,096
Participations payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 766 1,384
Programming costs payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,242 1,145
Noncurrent pension and post retirement liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 585 829
Deferred compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565 549
Other noncurrent liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 684 716
Total other noncurrent liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6,015 $ 6,719

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Accounts Receivable and Receivables Securitized
Accounts receivable and receivables securitized consist of (millions):
2009 2008
(recast)
Securitized trade receivables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,095 $ 1,984
Receivables sold to third parties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (805) (805)
Retained interests in securitizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,290 1,179
Receivables not subject to securitizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,074 6,221
Receivables, including retained interest in securitizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,364 7,400
Allowances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2,253) (2,229)
Current receivables, including retained interests in securitizations, net . . . 5,111 5,171
Noncurrent receivables (included in other assets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 851 983
Total receivables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5,962 $ 6,154

Revenues (and related receivables) from the distribution of television product are recognized when the film or
series is made available to customers for exploitation. In certain circumstances, the availability dates granted to the
customers may precede the date the Company, pursuant to the terms of the applicable contractual arrangements,
may bill the customers for these sales. Unbilled accounts receivable, which primarily relate to the aforementioned
distribution of television product, totaled $2.105 billion and $2.283 billion at December 31, 2009 and December 31,
2008, respectively. Included in the unbilled accounts receivable at December 31, 2009 was $1.455 billion to be
billed in the next twelve months.

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MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over
financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act). The Company’s internal
control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records
that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company;
(ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the
Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and
(iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or
disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance to the Company’s
management and board of directors regarding the preparation of reliable financial statements for external
purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Internal control over financial reporting
includes self-monitoring mechanisms and actions taken to correct deficiencies as they are identified. Because of the
inherent limitations in any internal control, no matter how well designed, misstatements may occur and not be
prevented or detected. Accordingly, even effective internal control over financial reporting can provide only
reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation. Further, the evaluation of the effectiveness of
internal control over financial reporting was made as of a specific date, and continued effectiveness in future periods
is subject to the risks that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of
compliance with the policies and procedures may decline.
Management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s system of internal control over
financial reporting as of December 31, 2009 based on the framework set forth in “Internal Control — Integrated
Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on its
evaluation, management concluded that, as of December 31, 2009, the Company’s internal control over financial
reporting is effective based on the specified criteria.
The effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting has been audited by the
Company’s independent auditor, Ernst & Young LLP, a registered public accounting firm, as stated in their
report at page 131 herein.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Time Warner Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Time Warner Inc. (“Time Warner”) as of
December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the related consolidated statements of operations, cash flows and equity for each
of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2009. Our audits also included the Supplementary Information
and Financial Statement Schedule II listed in the index at Item 15(a). These financial statements, supplementary
information and schedule are the responsibility of Time Warner’s management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements, supplementary information and schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated
financial position of Time Warner at December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the consolidated results of its operations and
its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2009, in conformity with U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related Financial Statement Schedule and Supplementary
Information, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly in all
material respects the information set forth therein.
As discussed in Note 1 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements, on January 1, 2009 Time Warner
adopted accounting guidance for noncontrolling interests, and accounting guidance which requires that all
outstanding unvested share-based payment awards that contain rights to nonforfeitable dividends or dividend
equivalents be considered participating securities.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States), Time Warner’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009, based on criteria
established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission and our report dated February 19, 2010 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

Ernst & Young LLP

New York, NY
February 19, 2010

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Time Warner Inc.

We have audited Time Warner Inc.’s (“Time Warner”) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31,
2009, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the “COSO criteria”). Time Warner’s management is
responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the
effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report on
Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on Time Warner’s internal
control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit
included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material
weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the
assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe
that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting
includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail,
accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable
assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made
only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable
assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company’s
assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect
misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that
controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the
policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, Time Warner maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting
as of December 31, 2009, based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Time Warner as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, cash flows and equity for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 2009 of Time Warner and our report dated February 19, 2010 expressed an unqualified opinion
thereon.

Ernst & Young LLP

New York, NY
February 19, 2010

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SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The selected financial information set forth below for each of the three years in the period ended December 31,
2009 has been derived from and should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and other
financial information presented elsewhere herein. The selected financial information set forth below for the years
ended December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 has been derived from audited financial statements not included
herein. Capitalized terms are as defined and described in the consolidated financial statements or elsewhere herein.
Certain reclassifications have been made to conform to the 2009 presentation.
2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
(recast) (recast) (recast) (recast)
Selected Operating Statement Information:
Total revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... $ 25,785 $ 26,516 $ 26,211 $ 24,886 $ 25,408
Operating income (loss)(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 4,545 (3,028) 4,167 3,229 1,049
Amounts attributable to Time Warner Inc.
shareholders:
Income (loss) from continuing operations(a)(b) . . . . . . . $ 2,079 $ (5,094) $ 1,889 $ 2,718 $ 471
Discontinued operations, net of tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 (8,308) 2,498 3,809 2,200
Cumulative effect of accounting change(c) . . . . . . . . . — — — 25 —
Net income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,468 $(13,402) $ 4,387 $ 6,552 $ 2,671
Per share information attributable to Time Warner
Inc. common shareholders:
Basic income (loss) per common from continuing
operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.75 $ (4.27) $ 1.52 $ 1.95 $ 0.30
Discontinued operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.33 (6.96) 2.02 2.73 1.42
Cumulative effect of accounting change . . . . . . . . . . . — — — 0.02 —
Basic net income (loss) per common share . . . . . . . . . $ 2.08 $ (11.23) $ 3.54 $ 4.70 $ 1.72
Diluted income (loss) per common share from
continuing operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.74 $ (4.27) $ 1.51 $ 1.93 $ 0.30
Discontinued operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.33 (6.96) 1.99 2.70 1.40
Cumulative effect of accounting change . . . . . . . . . . . — — — 0.02 —
Diluted net income (loss) per common share . . . . . . . $ 2.07 $ (11.23) $ 3.50 $ 4.65 $ 1.70
Average common shares:
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,184.0 1,194.2 1,239.6 1,394.2 1,549.4
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,195.1 1,194.2 1,254.0 1,408.3 1,570.0

(a)
2009 includes a $52 million noncash impairment of intangible assets related to Turner’s interest in a general entertainment network in India,
a $33 million loss on the sale of Warner Bros.’ Italian cinema assets, a $33 million noncash impairment of certain fixed assets at the
Publishing segment and $30 million in net expenses related to securities litigation and government investigations. 2008 includes a
$7.139 billion noncash impairment to reduce the carrying value of goodwill and intangible assets at the Publishing segment, an $18 million
noncash impairment of GameTap, an online video game business, a $3 million loss on the sale of GameTap, a $30 million noncash
Living At Home, which was sold in the third quarter of 2009, a $5 million noncash impairment related to certain other asset write-offs and
$21 million in net expenses related to securities litigation and government investigations. 2007 includes a $34 million noncash impairment
of the Court TV tradename as a result of rebranding the Court TV network name to truTV, a $6 million gain on the sale of four non-strategic
magazine titles, $153 million in legal reserves related to securities litigation and $18 million in net expenses related to securities litigation
and government investigations. 2006 includes a $200 million noncash impairment related to reduction of the carrying value of The WB
Network’s goodwill, a $20 million gain on the sale of two aircraft, $650 million in legal reserves related to securities litigation and
$55 million in net expenses related to securities litigation and government investigations. 2005 includes an $8 million gain related to the
collection of a loan made in conjunction with the Company’s 2003 sale of Time Life, which was previously fully reserved due to concerns
about recoverability, a $5 million gain related to the sale of a property in California, $3 billion in legal reserves related to securities litigation
and $135 million in net recoveries related to securities litigation and government investigations. Also includes merger-related costs and
restructurings of $212 million in 2009, $327 million in 2008, $114 million in 2007, $122 million in 2006 and $65 million in 2005.
(b)
Includes net gains (losses) on investments of $21 million in 2009, $(60) million in 2008, $75 million in 2007, $1.039 billion in 2006 and
$127 million in 2005.
(c)
Reflects a noncash benefit of $25 million in 2006 as the cumulative effect of an accounting change upon the adoption of accounting
guidance related to equity based compensation to recognize the effect of estimating the number of awards granted prior to January 1, 2006
that are ultimately not expected to vest.

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December 31,
2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
(recast) (recast) (recast) (recast)
Selected Balance Sheet Information:
Cash and equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4,800 $ 1,099 $ 1,133 $ 1,087 $ 4,063
Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65,730 114,057 134,008 133,009 123,698
Debt due within one year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 2,041 51 24 25
Long-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,357 19,855 23,402 20,400 15,665
Time Warner Inc. shareholders’ equity . . . . . . . . 33,383 42,288 58,536 60,389 65,105
Total capitalization at book value . . . . . . . . . . . . 48,799 64,184 81,989 80,813 80,795
Cash dividends declared per share of common
stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.750 0.750 0.705 0.630 0.300

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(Unaudited)
The following table sets forth the quarterly information for Time Warner:
Quarter Ended
March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31,
(recast) (recast) (recast)
2009(a)(b)(d)
Total revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6,086 $ 6,013 $ 6,366 $ 7,320
Operating income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,048 1,018 1,254 1,225
shareholders:
Income from continuing operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 468 $ 425 $ 580 $ 606
Discontinued operations, net of tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 94 81 21
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 661 $ 519 $ 661 $ 627
Basic income per common share from continuing
operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 0.39 $ 0.35 $ 0.49 $ 0.52
Diluted income per common share from continuing
operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.39 0.35 0.49 0.51
Net income per share — basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.55 0.43 0.56 0.54
Net income per share — diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.55 0.43 0.55 0.53
Cash provided by operations from continuing
operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,054 491 1,179 661
Common stock — high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.94 26.49 30.14 32.82
Common stock — low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.23 20.70 23.42 29.14
Cash dividends declared per share of common stock . . . . 0.1875 0.1875 0.1875 0.1875

See notes on following pages.

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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION – (Continued)
(Unaudited)

Quarter Ended
March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31,
(recast, millions, except per share amounts)
2008(b)(c)(d)(e)
Total revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6,356 $ 6,421 $ 6,578 $ 7,161
Operating income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,027 977 1,280 (6,312)
shareholders:
Income (loss) from continuing operations . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 384 $ 414 $ 631 $ (6,523)
Discontinued operations, net of tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 378 436 (9,509)
Net income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 771 $ 792 $ 1,067 $(16,032)
Basic income (loss) per common share from continuing
operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 0.32 $ 0.35 $ 0.53 $ (5.46)
Diluted income (loss) per common share from continuing
operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.32 0.34 0.52 (5.46)
Net income (loss) per share — basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.65 0.66 0.89 (13.41)
Net income (loss) per share — diluted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.64 0.66 0.89 (13.41)
Cash provided by operations from continuing
operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,348 598 1,528 590
Common stock — high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.61 49.89 50.10 39.54
Common stock — low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.95 42.06 38.04 21.21
Cash dividends declared per share of common stock . . . . 0.1875 0.1875 0.1875 0.1875

(a)
Time Warner’s operating income (loss) per common share in 2009 was affected by certain significant transactions and other items affecting
comparability. These items consisted of (i) a $33 million loss on the sale of Warner Bros.’ Italian cinema assets in the third quarter; (ii) a
$52 million noncash impairment of intangible assets related to Turner’s interest in a general entertainment network in India in the third
quarter and a $33 million noncash impairment of certain fixed assets at the Publishing segment in the fourth quarter; (iii) the following net
restructuring costs: $36 million during the first quarter, $27 million during the second quarter, $29 million during the third quarter and
$120 million during the fourth quarter (Note 12); and (iv) $7 million in net expenses related to securities litigation and government
investigations in each of the first, second and third quarters and $9 million in net expenses related to securities litigation and government
investigations in the fourth quarter.
(b)
The per share information attributable to Time Warner Inc. common shareholders reflects the 1-for-3 reverse stock split of the Company’s
common stock that became effective on March 27, 2009. Per common share amounts for the quarters and full years have each been
calculated separately. Accordingly, quarterly amounts may not add to the annual amounts because of differences in the average common
shares outstanding during each period and, with regard to diluted per common share amounts only, because of the inclusion of the effect of
potentially dilutive securities only in the periods in which such effect would have been dilutive.
(c)
Time Warner’s operating income (loss) per common share in 2008 was affected by certain significant transactions and other items affecting
comparability. These items consisted of (i) an $18 million noncash impairment of GameTap, an online video game business, during the
second quarter, a $30 million noncash asset impairment related to the sub-lease with a tenant that filed for bankruptcy in September 2008
during the third quarter, a $7.139 billion noncash impairment to reduce the carrying value of goodwill and intangible assets at the Publishing
segment, a $21 million noncash impairment of Southern Living At Home, which was sold in the third quarter of 2009, and a $5 million
noncash impairment related to certain other asset write-offs during the fourth quarter; (ii) the following net restructuring costs: $133 million
during the first quarter, $2 million during the second quarter, $18 million during the third quarter and $174 million during the fourth quarter
(Note 12); (iii) net losses from the disposal of consolidated assets of $3 million in the third quarter; and (iv) $4 million in net expenses
related to securities litigation and government investigations in both the first and second quarters, $5 million in net expenses related to
securities litigation and government investigations in the third quarter and $8 million in net expenses related to securities litigation and
government investigations in the fourth quarter.
(d)
As a result of the legal and structural separation of AOL Inc., the Company has presented the financial condition and results of operations of
its former AOL segment as discontinued operations for all periods. In 2009, this resulted in (i) a reduction of revenues of $859 million in the
first quarter, $796 million in the second quarter and $769 million in the third quarter; (ii) a decrease in operating income of $150 million in
the first quarter, $165 million in the second quarter and $134 million in the third quarter; and (iii) a decrease in income from continuing

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(Unaudited)

operations attributable to Time Warner Inc. shareholders of $95 million in the first quarter, $100 million in the second quarter and
$82 million in the third quarter. In 2008, this resulted in (i) a reduction of revenues of $1.114 billion in the first quarter, $1.048 billion in the
second quarter, $1.001 billion in the third quarter and $958 million in the fourth quarter; (ii) a decrease in operating income of $284 million
in the first quarter, $230 million in the second quarter, $268 million in the third quarter and an increase in operating income of $1.929 billion
in the fourth quarter; and (iii) a decrease in income from continuing operations attributable to Time Warner Inc. shareholders of
$175 million in the first quarter, $156 million in the second quarter, $137 million in the third quarter and an increase in income from
continuing operations attributable to Time Warner Inc. shareholders of $1.897 billion in the fourth quarter.
(e)
As a result of the legal and structural separation of Time Warner Cable Inc., the Company has presented the results of operations of its
former Cable segment as discontinued operations for all periods. In the fourth quarter of 2008, this resulted in a reduction of revenues, an
increase in operating income and a reduction in loss from continuing operations attributable to Time Warner Inc. shareholders of $4.187
billion, $13.945 billion and $7.617 billion, respectively.

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COMPARISON OF CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS
The chart below compares the performance of the Company’s Common Stock with the performance of the S&P
500 Index and two peer group indices (consisting of the Former Peer Group Index and the New Peer Group Index)
by measuring the changes in common stock prices from December 31, 2004, plus reinvested dividends and
distributions through 2009. In accordance with SEC rules, the Company created the Former Peer Group Index and
the New Peer Group Index with which to compare its stock performance because there is not a relevant published
industry or line-of-business index.
The common stock of the following companies is included in the Former Peer Group Index: Cablevision
Systems Corporation (Class A), CBS Corporation (Class B), Comcast Corporation (Class A), Meredith
Corporation, News Corporation (Class A), Viacom Inc. (Class B) (“New Viacom”), The Walt Disney
Company, and Yahoo! Inc.
Following the separations of Time Warner Cable Inc. and AOL Inc. from the Company in 2009, the Company
re-evaluated its peer group index and created the New Peer Group Index consisting of the common stock of the
following companies: CBS Corporation (Class B), News Corporation (Class A), New Viacom and The Walt Disney
Company. New Viacom was created on December 31, 2005 by the separation of the company formerly known as
Viacom Inc. into two publicly held companies, CBS Corporation and New Viacom. New Viacom is included in both
the Former Peer Group Index and the New Peer Group Index from January 3, 2006, the date on which New Viacom’s
Class B common stock began to trade publicly. CBS Corporation is included in both the Former Peer Group Index
and the New Peer Group Index for all periods.
The New Peer Group Index reflects the Company’s selection of media and entertainment companies that have
lines of business similar to its own. Cablevision Systems Corporation, Comcast Corporation and Yahoo! Inc. were
not included in the New Peer Group Index since the size and mix of their businesses were no longer comparable to
the Company following the separations of Time Warner Cable Inc. and AOL Inc. Meredith Corporation was not
included in the New Peer Group Index as it is not comparable to the Company in terms of size and mix of businesses.
The chart assumes $100 was invested on December 31, 2004 in each of the Company’s Common Stock, the
S&P 500 Index, the Former Peer Group Index and the New Peer Group Index and reflects reinvestment of dividends
and distributions on a monthly basis and quarterly market capitalization weighting. The Company began paying a
quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share commencing with the third quarter of 2005 through the second quarter of
2006. The Company increased the dividend and paid a quarterly dividend of $0.165 per share commencing with the
third quarter of 2006 through the second quarter of 2007. The Company further increased the dividend and paid a
quarterly dividend of $0.1875 per share commencing with the third quarter of 2007 through the last quarter of 2009.
The per share dividend amounts above reflect adjustments for the 1-for-3 reverse stock split of the Company’s
Common Stock on March 27, 2009.

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December 31, 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 $100 $100 $100
June 30, 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 91 89 99
December 31, 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 88 87 105
June 30, 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 97 99 108
December 31, 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 109 113 121
June 30, 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 111 114 130
December 31, 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 96 110 128
June 30, 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 83 89 113
December 31, 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 59 58 81
June 30, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 59 60 83
December 31, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 79 87 102

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Investor Information

Stockholder Services Common Stock* Number of Employees
Registered stockholders (who hold Time Warner Inc. common stock is listed Approximately 31,000 worldwide at
shares in their name) with questions or on the New York Stock Exchange under the December 31, 2009.
seeking services, including change of ticker symbol “TWX.”
Independent Auditors
address, lost stock certificate, transfer
As of March 19, 2010, there were approxi- Ernst & Young LLP
of stock to another person and other
mately 1.1 billion shares outstanding
administrative services, should contact Time Warner Inc. Contact Information
and approximately 37,000 stockholders
the Transfer Agent at: Corporate Headquarters
of record.
Time Warner Inc.
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Commission (SEC), Quarterly Reports Annual Meeting of Stockholders
on Form 10-Q and Proxy Statements, The Annual Meeting of Stockholders will
may be ordered, viewed or downloaded be held on Friday, May 21, 2010, beginning
through the company’s Web site: at 10:00 a.m. local time. The meeting will
www.timewarner.com/investors. take place in the Steven J. Ross Theatre at
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Alternatively, you can order copies, free of Boulevard, Burbank, CA.
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Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This document includes certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements
are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially
from those expressed or implied by the statements herein due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological, strategic and/or regulatory
factors, and other factors affecting the operation of the businesses of Time Warner. More detailed information about these factors may be found in filings by
Time Warner with the SEC, including Time Warner’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Time Warner
is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any such obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.

Corporate Publications
Copies of Time Warner’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 (excluding exhibits thereto) are available without charge
upon written request to Time Warner Inc., One Time Warner Center, New York, NY 10019-8016, Attn: Investor Relations; by placing an order online at
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as well as certain other documents filed with the SEC, are available via the company’s Web site at www.timewarner.com/investors and on the SEC’s Web
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