Caution Concerning Forward Looking Statements and Non-GAAP Financial Measures

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2 Caution Concerning Forward Looking Statements and Non-GAAP Financial Measures Today s presentation includes forward looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995; particularly statements regarding future financial and operating results of the Company and its businesses. 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, due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological, strategic or regulatory factors, the planned separation of Time Warner Cable from the Company, and factors affecting the operations of the businesses of Time Warner. More detailed information about these factors may be found in filings by Time Warner with the SEC, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q in the sections entitled Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors. 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. Today s presentation also includes information regarding the historical financial performance through June 30, 2008 of Time Warner and its reporting segments and its expectations regarding future performance, including historical financial performance as reflected in non-gaap financial measures such as Operating Income before Depreciation and Amortization, Adjusted Operating Income before Depreciation and Amortization and Free Cash Flow. Please note that schedules setting out the reconciliation of these and other historical non-gaap financial measures to operating income and cash provided by operations or other most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, as applicable, are included in the trending schedules posted on the Company s Web site at and, as applicable, also are included in the Company s earnings release for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, which also can be accessed from the Company s Web site. A reconciliation of the expected future financial performance is included in a press release issued on August 6, 2008, which also can be accessed from the Company s Web site, as well as in the trending schedules posted on the Company s Web site.

3 Second Quarter 2008 Results John K. Martin Chief Financial Officer August 6, 2008

4 Consolidated Financial Highlights $ in millions, except per share amounts Q208 Q207 Growth Revenues $11,555 $10,980 5% Adjusted Operating Income before D&A * 3,176 3,061 4% Margin % 27% 28% Adjusted Diluted EPS ** $0.24 $0.22 9% YTD Adjusted Operating Income before D&A * $6,258 $6,173 1% YTD Free Cash Flow *** 2,886 2,013 43% Conversion % of YTD Adjusted OIBDA 46% 33% * Defined as Operating Income before D&A excluding the impact of noncash impairments of goodwill, intangible and fixed assets, as well as gains and losses on asset sales and amounts related to securities litigation and government investigations. ** From continuing operations. *** Defined as Cash Provided by Operations (as defined by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles) plus payments related to securities litigation and government investigations (net of any insurance recoveries) and excess tax benefits from the exercise of stock options, less cash flow attributable to discontinued operations, capital expenditures and product development costs, principal payments on capital leases, and partnership distributions, if any.

5 Earnings Per Share Q208 Q207 Diluted EPS from continuing operations $0.22 $0.25 Adjustments: Asset Impairments * Net (Gains)/Losses ** 0.00 (0.02) Tax Benefit 0.00 (0.02) TWC Separation Costs *** Adjusted Diluted EPS $0.24 $0.22 * The Q amount included a noncash impairments of certain non-core cable systems held for sale at Time Warner Cable and a noncash impairment of GameTap as a result of Turner s decision to sell its on-line video game business. The Q amount includes a noncash impairment of the Court TV tradename as a result of rebranding the network name to trutv. ** Represents gains and losses on asset dispositions as well as investment gains and losses. *** Represents direct transaction costs (e.g., legal and professional fees) and financing costs related to the planned separation of Time Warner Cable from the Company.

6 * Defined as Operating Income before D&A excluding the impact of noncash impairments of goodwill, intangible and fixed assets, as well as gains and losses on asset sales and amounts related to securities litigation and government investigations. ** Represents excess tax benefits from the exercise of stock options. *** Includes principal payments on capital leases. **** Defined as Cash Provided by Operations (as defined by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles) plus payments related to securities litigation and government investigations (net of any insurance recoveries) and excess tax benefits from the exercise of stock options, less cash flow attributable to discontinued operations, capital expenditures and product development costs, principal payments on capital leases, and partnership distributions, if any. Free Cash Flow $ in millions YTD08 YTD07 Adjusted Operating Income before D&A * $6,258 $6,173 Working Capital/Other 80 (781) Payments Sec. Litigation and Govt. Investigations (8) (910) Cash Interest Expense, Net (1,055) (1,091) Cash Taxes (331) (327) Cash Flow Provided by Continuing Operations $4,944 $3,064 Payments Sec. Litigation and Govt. Investigations Excess tax benefits ** 3 58 Capex & Product Development (2,049) (1,987) Other *** (20) (32) Free Cash Flow **** $2,886 $2,013

7 2008 Business Outlook Total Company 2008 Outlook **** Adjusted Operating Income Range of 7% - 9% growth before D&A * off a base of $12.9 billion Free Cash Flow ** At or above $4.5 billion Diluted EPS *** Range of $ $1.11 * Defined as Operating Income before D&A excluding the impact of noncash impairments of goodwill, intangible and fixed assets, as well as gains and losses on asset sales and amounts related to securities litigation and government investigations. ** Defined as Cash Provided by Operations (as defined by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles) plus payments related to securities litigation and government investigations (net of any insurance recoveries), and excess tax benefits from the exercise of stock options, less cash flow attributable to discontinued operations, capital expenditures and product development costs, principal payments on capital leases and partnership distributions, if any. *** From continuing operations. **** Does not include the impact of any future merger or unidentified restructuring charges; sales and acquisitions of operating assets and investments; or the related impact of taxes, that may occur from time to time due to management decisions and changing business circumstances. The outlook also does not include the impact of any future noncash impairments of goodwill, intangible and fixed assets; amounts related to securities litigation and government investigations; or the related impact of taxes. The Company is currently unable to forecast precisely the timing and/or magnitude of any such amounts or events.

8 Capital Structure Update $ in billions Net Debt Year End 2007 $35.6 Share Repurchase Program 0.3 Investment & Acquisition Spend 1.3 Dividends 0.5 YTD08 Free Cash Flow * (2.9) Other ** (0.2) Net Debt June 30, 2008 $34.6 * Defined as Cash Provided by Operations (as defined by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles) plus payments related to securities litigation and government investigations (net of any insurance recoveries) and excess tax benefits from the exercise of stock options, less cash flow attributable to discontinued operations, capital expenditures and product development costs, principal payments on capital leases, and partnership distributions, if any. ** Relates to stock option proceeds, net of taxes, capital lease obligations, and debt discount activity.

9 Divisional Highlights

10 Cable Highlights $ in millions Q208 Q207 Growth Subscription $4,065 $3,788 7% Advertising % Total Revenues $4,298 $4,014 7% Adjusted Operating Income before D&A * $1,570 $1,444 9% Margin % 37% 36% * Defined as Operating Income before D&A excluding the impact of noncash impairments of goodwill, intangible and fixed assets, as well as gains and losses on asset sales and amounts related to securities litigation and government investigations.

11 Cable Subscriber Highlights Net Additions in Thousands Q207 Q Revenue Generating Units Customer Relationships Basic Video Digital Video Residential High-Speed Data Residential Digital Phone

12 Networks Highlights $ in millions Q208 Q207 Growth Subscription $1,719 $1,561 10% Advertising % Content (11%) Other % Total Revenues $2,826 $2,601 9% Adjusted Operating Income before D&A * $860 $746 15% Margin % 30% 29% * Defined as Operating Income before D&A excluding the impact of noncash impairments of goodwill, intangible and fixed assets, as well as gains and losses on asset sales and amounts related to securities litigation and government investigations.

13 Filmed Entertainment Highlights $ in millions Q208 Q207 Growth Subscription $10 $7 43% Advertising % Content 2,484 2,179 14% Other (11%) Total Revenues $2,564 $2,253 14% Operating Income before D&A $196 $174 13% Margin % 8% 8%

14 Publishing Highlights $ in millions Q208 Q207 Growth Subscription $387 $383 1% Advertising (9%) Content (8%) Other (10%) Total Revenues $1,176 $1,253 (6%) Operating Income before D&A $269 $302 (11%) Margin % 23% 24%

15 AOL Highlights $ in millions Q208 Q207 Growth Subscription $491 $691 (29%) Advertising % Other (10%) Total Revenues $1,057 $1,253 (16%) Adjusted Operating Income before D&A * $350 $485 (28%) Margin % 33% 39% * Defined as Operating Income before D&A excluding the impact of noncash impairments of goodwill, intangible and fixed assets, as well as gains and losses on asset sales and amounts related to securities litigation and government investigations.

16 Corporate Highlights $ in millions Q208 Q207 Growth Adjusted Operating Income before D&A * ($77) ($89) (13%) * Defined as Operating Income before D&A excluding the impact of noncash impairments of goodwill, intangible and fixed assets, as well as gains and losses on asset sales and amounts related to securities litigation and government investigations.

17 Second Quarter 2008 Results John K. Martin Chief Financial Officer August 6, 2008