SPE has Built a Strong and Meaningful Networks Presence in India

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1 SPE has Built a Strong and Meaningful Networks Presence in India SPE launched its network presence in India 17 years ago with SET Between , SET faced multiple challenges In early 2009, new management revitalized SPE s Indian network operations Performance has improved significantly in recent years and is now consistently profitable MSM India is critical to the overall network portfolio Delivered a 20% revenue CAGR from FYE09-13 Delivered $138MM EBIT in FYE13; and is expected to show sustained growth through FYE17 reaching approximately $200MM SPE s 2008 investment in IPL Cricket has yielded positive revenue and EBIT results and is expected to continue to do so India is an important growth market to Sony Corporation and SPE India is critical to Sony Corporation due to its size, growing middle class, and the value ascribed to the Sony brand by its population Sony and SPE have a history of working together to capitalize on this market, including exposing 417MM viewers to the Sony brand via SPE s Sony-branded channels The Sony brand on MSM s channels has increased brand awareness and helped electronics sales 1

2 SPT networks portfolio generates significant shareholder value for the Company Hypothetical Value of SPT Networks Portfolio SPT Networks EBIT ($MM) FORMAT OPTION #1a $338 $270 Current Estimated Valuation Range of SPT Networks Portfolio $3.8BN to $4.2BN FY 2013 FY 2014 Note: An estimate only. SPE has not performed a complete or independent valuation of its networks business. The valuation range is based on market EBITDA multiples. 2

3 SPT networks portfolio generates significant shareholder value for the Company Hypothetical Value of SPT Networks Portfolio SPT Networks EBIT ($MM) FORMAT OPTION #1b $270 $338 Current Estimated Valuation of SPT Networks Portfolio: $4BN Estimated FYE16 Valuation of SPT Networks Portfolio: $5BN (1) FY 2013 FY 2014 Note: An estimate only. SPE has not performed a complete or independent valuation of its networks business. The valuation range is based on market EBITDA multiples. (1) Applied similar EBITDA market multiples against projected FYE16 EBITDA. 3

4 SPT networks portfolio generates significant shareholder value for the Company Hypothetical Value of SPT Networks Portfolio SPT Networks EBIT ($MM) FORMAT OPTION #2a $338 $270 $139 $93 $38 $47 $138 $151 Current Estimated Valuation Range of SPT Networks Portfolio $3.8BN to $4.2BN FY 2013 FY 2014 (1) MSM GSN Rest of Networks Note: An estimate only. SPE has not performed a complete or independent valuation of its networks business. The valuation range is based on market EBITDA multiples. (1) Represents SPE s 58% ownership in GSN. 4

5 SPT networks portfolio generates significant shareholder value for the Company Hypothetical Value of SPT Networks Portfolio SPT Networks EBIT ($MM) FORMAT OPTION #2b $338 $270 $139 $93 $38 $47 $138 $151 FY 2013 FY 2014 Current Estimated Valuation of SPT Networks Portfolio: $4BN Estimated FYE16 Valuation of SPT Networks Portfolio: $5BN (2) (1) MSM GSN Rest of Networks Note: An estimate only. SPE has not performed a complete or independent valuation of its networks business. The valuation range is based on market EBITDA multiples. (1) Represents SPE s 58% ownership in GSN. (2) Applied similar EBITDA market multiples against projected FYE16 EBITDA. 5

6 SPT networks portfolio generates significant shareholder value for the Company Hypothetical Value of SPT Networks Portfolio FORMAT OPTION #3 ANDY DECIDING/REVIEWING North America $540MM - $610MM EMEA $330MM - $370MM Japan $180MM - $210MM MSM (1) $2.2BN - $2.4BN South America $450MM - $520MM Asia Pac (excl. MSM and Japan) $90MM - $110MM Current Estimated Valuation of SPT Networks Portfolio $3.8BN to $4.2BN Note: An estimate only. SPE has not performed a complete or independent valuation of its networks business. The valuation range is based on market EBITDA multiples and accounts for non-controlling interests. (1) SPE purchased an additional 38% stake in MSM for $314MM at an implied valuation of $826MM. 6

7 GSN Overview GSN is a multiplatform U.S. cable network focusing on game show content and a digital business that includes skill-based games, casual games and an online ad network GSN is our most distributed U.S. network with ~78MM publicly reported U.S. TV subscribers Revenues driven by a mix of affiliate fees and television/online advertising Programming strategy includes licensed SPT library product and new shows developed based on classic game show formats The American Bible Challenge, launched in 2012, was the most viewed program in GSN s history and brought in a significant new audience of approximately 13MM viewers GSN s digital gaming business revenue has experienced rapid growth through mobile, virtual goods and success of skill-based games Online skill-based cash competitions include 35+ games attracting 2MM monthly players Over 100+ casual games on Facebook, mobile and web utilizing a virtual goods currency model with over 12MM monthly players SPE currently owns 58% of GSN with management control and DIRECTV owns the remaining 42% GSN is a growing and important asset and generates considerable profits for SPE with $112MM in estimated consolidated EBIT for FYE14, before amortization of intangible assets associated with the purchase 7

8 GSN Shows and Properties Selected TV Shows Selected Digital Properties Original Programming (1) (1) GSN.com Home Page Skill-based Cash Competitions Acquired Programming Casual Social Games GSN Casino Mobile App (1) (1) Sony Pictures Television property. 8

9 Crackle Overview ERIC REVIEWING. In July 2007, SPE purchased the online user generated video site, Grouper, for $52.5MM. Grouper was re-branded as Crackle, which would become a premium multi-platform videoentertainment network and studio featuring full-length movies and television shows Crackle launched in the United States and Australia in 2009, followed by Canada and the UK in 2010, and Latin America in 2012, as SPT Networks premier OTT service, offering a highquality selection of free, ad supported movies and television programs Crackle targets adults aged with a male skew Through its free app, Crackle is distributed through computers, mobile devices (e.g., iphone, Android), gaming consoles (e.g., PlayStation, Xbox), internet connected TVs (e.g., Sony Bravia, Samsung, LG, Vizio), blu-ray players and set-top boxes Premium content on the curated network include high-profile movies and TV shows such as Step Brothers, District 9, Seinfeld and The Shield Jerry Seinfeld committed to 3 seasons of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee foregoing opportunities with other premium U.S. video services Crackle was widely recognized in 2012 The 20 Best ios and Android Apps Of 2012 TechCrunch Amazon s Best of 2012: Apps and Games - Amazon Editors Best of TV on the Web in 2012 USA Today Top 5 Application on PlayStation and Xbox Currently, Crackle is available in 23 countries with approximately 15 million monthly unique visitors across the globe 9

10 Crackle Success ERIC REVIEWING. 15 MILLION VISITORS PER MONTH Premium Video Network 78 MILLION STREAMS OF CONTENT PER MONTH 90 MINUTES SPENT PER USER PER VISIT (1) 23 COUNTRIES Source: Crackle.com = comscore VideoMetrix June 2012, Devices include all distribution outside Crackle.com (Omniture June 2012). (1) Based on visitors in the United States. 10

11 SPE has made a Number of Meaningful Acquisitions Over the Last Decade that Support Strategic Growth Acquisition Purchase Price $360MM for 100% (1) $52.5MM for 100% $234MM for an additional 18% stake (2) MSM India TV Networks $314MM for an additional 38% stake (3) (1) Total consideration based on $242MM in cash and $118MM in assumed debt for 100% ownership. (2) DIRECTV exercised its put right to sell an 18% interest in GSN for $234MM (before interest costs) to SPE; increasing SPE s ownership interest from 40% to 58%. (3) Based on increasing SPT s stake in MSM holdings from 62% to 100%. 11