VIACOM 18 US INC. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MARCH 31, 2015 WITH INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS REVIEW REPORT

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1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MARCH 31, 2015 WITH INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS REVIEW REPORT

2 . VIACOM 18 US INC. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MARCH 31, 2015 WITH INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS REVIEW REPORT Table of Contents Independent Accountants Review Report 1 Financial Statements Balance Sheet 2 Statements of Operations and Statement of Comprehensive Income 3 Statement of Stockholder's Deficit 4 Statement of Cash Flows 5 Notes to Financial Statements 6 Page

3 Independent Accountants Review Report To the Stockholders of Viacom 18 US Inc. Jersey City, New Jersey We have reviewed the accompanying balance sheet of Viacom 18 US Inc. (a corporation) as of March 31, 2015, and the related statements of operations, comprehensive income, stockholder's deficit and cash flows for the year then ended. A review includes primarily applying analytical procedures to management s financial data and making inquiries of Viacom 18 US Inc. management. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted by the United States of America and for designing, implementing, and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements. Our responsibility is to conduct the review in accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Those standards require us to perform procedures to obtain limited assurance that there are no material modifications that should be made to the financial statements. We believe that the results of our procedures provide a reasonable basis for our report. Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying financial statements in order for them to be in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. April 1, 2015 Tabriztchi & Co., CPA, P.C Garden City, NY. 7 Twelfth Street Garden City, NY Tel: Fax: Info@Tabrizcpa.com

4 Assets VIACOM 18 US INC. BALANCE SHEET MARCH 31, 2015 Current assets Cash $ 300,830 Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $61,320 2,915 Advances to employees 3,105 Total current assets 306,850 Security deposit 16,333 Total Assets $ 323,183 Liabilities and Stockholder's Deficit Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 24,542 Due to affiliates 1,455,762 Total liabilities 1,480,304 Stockholder's deficit Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200 shares authorized and 100 shares 1 issued and outstanding Additional paid in capital 5,000 Accumulated deficit (1,162,122) Total stockholder's deficit (1,157,121) Total Liabilities and stockholders' deficit $ 323,183 See Independent Accountants' Review Report. The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements. 2

5 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 Revenue $ - Cost of revenue - Gross margin - Operating expenses: Rent 49,580 Advertising 5,001 Bank service fees 1,788 Salaries, taxes and benefits 7,172 Professional fees 17,590 Public accountants audit and review fees 20,000 Uncollectible accounts expense 35,000 Total operating expenses 136,131 Operating loss (136,131) Other Income (expense): Sublease rent. 50,752 Net income $(85,379) Statement of Comprehensive Income Net income $ (85,379) Other comprehensive income - Comprehensive income $ (85,379) See Independent Accountants' Review Report. The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements. 3

6 STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 Total Common Additional Accumulated Stockholder's Stock Paid in Capital Deficit Deficit Balance March 31, ,000 (1,076,743) (1,071,742) Net Income - - (85,379) (85,379) Balance March 31, ,000 (1,162,122) (1,157,121) See Independent Accountants' Review report. The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements. 4

7 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 Cash flows from operating activities Net loss $( 85,379) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities: Changes in operating assets and liabilities, Decrease in accounts receivable 74,289 Decrease in due from affiliate 182,089 Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses (95,021) Net cash used by operating activities 75,978 Cash flows from investing activities - Cash flows from financing activities - Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 75,978 Cash and cash equivalents Beginning of period 224,852 End of period $300,830 Non Cash Transactions During the year ended March 31, 2015, the Company transferred all of its fixed assets totaling $5,181 net of depreciation to one of its affiliates. There is a corresponding reduction of $5,181 in the amount Due to Affiliates. See Independent Accountants' Review report. The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements. 5

8 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 Note 1. Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Nature of Business Viacom 18 US Inc. (the Company ) was incorporated under the laws of the state of Delaware on October 29, 2007, and commenced operations on the same day. The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Viacom 18 Media Private Limited ( Viacom India ), an entity established under the laws of India. The Company is engaged in the business of marketing and promotion in the broadcasting market in the U.S.A and its activities include marketing and sale in the US of airtime on Viacom India s TV channel, Aap Ka Colors. The Company had no revenues since beginning of the fiscal year and is presently evaluating its market opportunities. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and non-interest bearing bank accounts. Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized in accordance with the FASB Accounting Standards Codification ( FASB ASC ) Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. Substantially all of the Company s revenue is derived from the sale of advertising space on satellite television. Revenue is realized when the service is performed in accordance with terms of each client arrangement, upon completion of the earnings process and when collection is reasonably assured. Prior to recognizing revenue, persuasive evidence of an arrangement must exist, the sales price must be fixed or determinable and performance and acceptance must be in accordance with the client arrangement. Property and Equipment Property and equipment are carried at cost. Depreciation of property and equipment is provided using the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes at rates based on the following estimated useful lives. Years Furniture and fixtures 5 Office and computer equipment 3 5 Expenditures for major renewals and betterments that extend the useful lives of property and equipment are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. During the year ended March 31, 2015, the Company transferred all of its fixed assets totaling $5,181 net of depreciation to one of its affiliates at net carrying cost. There is a corresponding reduction of $5,181 in the amount Due to Affiliates. 6

9 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 Income Taxes Income tax expense consists of current tax expense and the net change in the deferred tax asset or liability during the year. The current income tax benefit from operations consists of federal and state income taxes payable by the Company. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying values of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to be received or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the operating statement in the period of enactment of the change. The Company is required to file tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states. The Company follows the accounting pronouncement dealing with uncertain tax positions. The pronouncement clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the Company's financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement process for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The pronouncement also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. The Company had no uncertain tax positions at March 31, Penalties accrued on unrecognized tax benefits, if any, are classified with operating expenses. The Company recognized no interest or penalties during the year ended March 31, Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates. NOTE 2. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Company previously distributed movies to exhibitors throughout the USA and Canada under a master agency agreement entered into with an entity related through common ownership, The Indian Film Company Limited. Pursuant to the general provisions of this agreement, the Company earned commission income as a percentage of exhibition rental and promotion fees collected on behalf of the principal. The rate of commission income was negotiated on a movie by movie basis and was specified in the term sheets signed by the parties. At the end of fiscal year 2010, the Company discontinued its movie distribution agency business. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, The Indian Film Company merged with Roptonal Limited, the holding company of The Indian Film Company and a subsidiary of V18 Media Pvt. Ltd. The net payable owed to Roptonal Limited is $348,190 as of March 31, 2015 and is included in due to affiliates on the Company s balance sheet. The Company has an informal agreement with this affiliate to repay this amount as the funds become available. 7

10 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 The net amount due to affiliates as of March 31, 2015 is summarized below: Due to Roptonal Ltd. $ 348,190 Due to Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd. 1,107,572 Total $ 1,455,762 At March 31, 2015, the Company owed $1,107,572 to Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd. The Company has an informal agreement with Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd. to repay this amount as the funds become available. Additionally, Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd. has agreed in writing to provide continued financial support to the Company for the Company s fiscal year ending March 31, During the year ended March 31, 2015, IndiaCast US Ltd, an affiliate of the Company, collected $39,587 of receivables from various customers of the Company on behalf of the Company. NOTE 3. INCOME TAXES The Company s deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of the Company s deferred tax assets depends upon generating sufficient future taxable income during the period in which the Company s temporary differences become deductible for tax purposes. At March 31, 2015, the Company s deferred tax asset from the net operating loss (NOL) and related valuation allowance was approximately $470,700, computed at the blended Federal and State tax rate of 40.5%. The valuation allowance increased by $34,700 to offset the tax assets from the additional NOL, during the year ended March 31, The Company has available at March 31, 2015 approximately $1,162,200 of net operating loss carryforwards that may be applied against future taxable income. For federal income tax purposes, these losses will be expire beginning in The Company is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress. The Company believes it is no longer subject to income tax examinations for years prior to NOTE 5. OPERATING LEASES The Company leases office space located in Jersey City, New Jersey under a non-cancelable lease that expires in The Company has a security deposit in the amount of $16,333, which is reflected on the balance sheet. The following is a schedule of future minimum lease payments under the non-cancelable operating lease agreement for the year ending after March 31, 2015: Year ended December 31, 2015 $21,146 8

11 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 For the year ended March 31, 2015, rent expense was $50,752, and rental payments of $50,752 net of a refund of $1,172 for a prior period rent. As of December 1, 2013, the Company entered into a sublease agreement with IndiaCast Ltd. for the space located in Jersey City, New Jersey. The term of the sublease are substantially equivalent to the terms of the over-lease held by the Company and is due to terminate on August 31, 2015, the termination date of the over-lease. The sub-tenant has agreed to pay all monthly payments under the sublease to the landlord of the Company in satisfaction of its monthly commitments. Sublease income of $50,752 for the year ended March 31, 2015 is reflected as other income in Sublease rent in the statement of operations. NOTE 6. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS The Company has evaluated subsequent events through April 1, 2015 which is the date these financial statements were available to be issued, and has determined that no subsequent events have occurred requiring recognition or disclosure in these financial statements. 9