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8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 4, 2019

Hasbro, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Rhode Island

001-06682

05-0155090

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(Commission

File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)


1027 Newport Avenue Pawtucket, Rhode Island		02861
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (401) 431-8697

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act.

Title of each class

Trading

Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange

on which registered

Common Stock, $0.50 par value per share

HAS

The NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01

Other Events

As previously announced, on August 22, 2019, Hasbro, Inc. (“Hasbro” or “we”), entered into an Arrangement Agreement (the “Arrangement Agreement”), among Hasbro, 11573390 Canada Inc., a Canadian corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Hasbro (“Acquireco”), and Entertainment One Ltd., a Canadian corporation (“eOne”), pursuant to which, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in the Arrangement Agreement, Acquireco will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of eOne by means of a statutory arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act (the “Proposed Acquisition”). The Proposed Acquisition is more fully described in the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 23, 2019.

The following audited consolidated financial statements of eOne are filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference:

•

Report of Independent Auditors;

•

Consolidated Income Statements for the two years ended March 31, 2019;

•

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the two years ended March 31, 2019;

•

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018;

•

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the two years ended March 31, 2019;

•

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the two years ended March 31, 2019; and

•

Notes to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements.

The following unaudited consolidated financial statements of eOne are filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference:

•

Condensed Consolidated Income Statement for the three months ended June 30, 2019;

•

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended June 30, 2019;

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2019;

•

Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the three months ended June 30, 2019;

•

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the three months ended June 30, 2019; and

•

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

The “Operating and Financial Review for eOne” in connection with the audited consolidated financial statements and unaudited consolidated financial statements of eOne filed as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto is filed as Exhibit 99.3 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements combining the historical consolidated financial statements of Hasbro and its subsidiaries and eOne and its subsidiaries, reflecting an acquisition by Hasbro, are filed as Exhibit 99.4 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference:

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Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet as of September 29, 2019;

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Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations for the year ended December 30, 2018 and the nine months ended September 29, 2019; and

•

Notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements.

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits



	23.1			Consent of Independent Auditors

	99.1			Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

	99.2			Entertainment One Ltd. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30, 2019 and for the three months ended June 30, 2019

	99.3			Operating and Financial Review for eOne

	99.4			Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements

	104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


HASBRO, INC.

By:		/s/ Deborah Thomas
Name		Deborah Thomas
Title		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)

Date: November 4, 2019

EX-23.1

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 333-34282, 333-110000, 333-110001, 333-110002, 333-129618, 333-147109, 333-162762, 333-170355, 333-190377, and 333-225590) and on Form S-3 (Nos. 333-44101, 333-82077, 333-83250, 333-46986, 333-103561, 333-145947, 333-195789, and 333-220331) of Hasbro, Inc. of our report dated November 4, 2019 relating to the financial statements of Entertainment One Ltd., which appears in this Current Report on Form 8-K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

London, United Kingdom

November 4, 2019

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Report of Independent Auditors

To the Directors of Entertainment One Ltd.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Entertainment One Ltd. and its subsidiaries, which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as of 31 March 2019 and 31 March 2018, and the related consolidated income statements and consolidated statements of comprehensive income, and of changes in equity and the consolidated cash flow statements for the years then ended.

Management’s Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditors’ Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on our judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we consider internal control relevant to the Company’s preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Entertainment One Ltd. as of 31 March 2019 and 2018, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

Emphasis of Matter

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has restated its 2019 and 2018 financial statements to correct misstatements. Our opinion is not modified with respect to this matter.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

London, United Kingdom

4 November 2019

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

Consolidated Income Statements


	Note		Restated Year ended 31 March 2019 £m			Year ended 31 March 2018 £m
Revenue		3		941.2			1,029.0
Cost of sales				(617.4	)		(731.8	)

Gross profit				323.8			297.2
Impairment of financial assets¹				(14.4	)		—
Other administrative expenses				(238.7	)		(196.5	)

Operating profit		4		70.7			100.7
Finance income¹		7		1.8			4.9
Finance costs		7		(41.4	)		(40.7	)

Profit before tax¹				31.1			64.9
Income tax (charge)/credit		8		(21.5	)		3.9

Profit for the year¹				9.6			68.8

Attributable to:
Owners of the Company				6.0			53.9
Non-controlling interests				3.6			14.9
Earnings per share (pence)
Basic		11		1.3			12.4
Diluted		11		1.3			12.0

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

1.	See Note 1 ‘Restatements’ for details.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income


	Restated Year ended 31 March 2019 £m			Year ended 31 March 2018 £m
Profit for the year¹		9.6			68.8
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Exchange differences on foreign operations		32.5			(55.0	)
Hedging reserve movements:
Fair value movements on cash flow hedges		7.0			(5.0	)
Reclassification adjustments for movements on cash flow hedges		(3.1	)		1.4
Tax (charge)/credit related to components of other comprehensive income/(loss)		(0.8	)		2.7

Total other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year¹		35.6			(55.9	)

Total comprehensive income for the year¹		45.2			12.9

Attributable to:
Owners of the Company		40.8			2.8
Non-controlling interests		4.4			10.1

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

1.	See Note 1 ‘Restatements’ for details.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

Consolidated Balance Sheets


	Note		31 March 2019 £m			31 March 2018 £m
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Goodwill		12		397.2			375.2
Other intangible assets		13		219.9			248.9
Interest in joint ventures		29		1.2			1.0
Investment in productions		14		259.8			206.1
Property, plant and equipment		15		12.9			10.6
Trade and other receivables		18		46.9			77.0
Deferred tax assets		9		37.5			34.3

Total non-current assets				975.4			953.1

Current assets
Inventories		16		11.7			39.6
Investment in acquired content rights		17		254.0			248.0
Trade and other receivables		18		548.4			439.4
Cash and cash equivalents		19		107.4			119.2
Current tax assets				0.8			3.5
Financial instruments		24,25		4.1			1.9

Total current assets				926.4			851.6

Total assets				1,901.8			1,804.7

LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings		22		392.2			375.2
Production financing		23		110.2			86.7
Other payables		20		15.6			28.0
Provisions		21		0.4			0.4
Deferred tax liabilities		9		32.5			33.0

Total non-current liabilities				550.9			523.3

Current liabilities
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings		22		0.9			0.4
Production financing		23		85.7			90.1
Trade and other payables		20		529.3			501.4
Provisions		21		4.2			5.9
Current tax liabilities		24		12.6			14.8
Financial instruments		24,25		3.5			2.7

Total current liabilities				636.2			615.3

Total liabilities				1,187.1			1,138.6

Net assets				714.7			666.1

EQUITY
Stated capital		31		610.6			594.6
Other reserves		31		(11.4	)		(23.6	)
Currency translation reserve				62.7			29.8
Retained earnings				15.3			19.0

Equity attributable to owners of the Company				677.2			619.8
Non-controlling interests		30		37.5			46.3

Total equity				714.7			666.1

Total liabilities and equity				1,901.8			1,804.7

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity


	Stated capital (net of own shares)		Other reserves			Currency translation reserve			Restated Retained earnings			Restated Equity attributable to the owners of the Company			Non-controlling interests			Restated Total equity
	£m		£m			£m			£m			£m			£m			£m
At 1 April 2017		503.8		(22.7	)		80.0			75.7			636.8			82.6			719.4
Income for the year		—		—			—			53.9			53.9			14.9			68.8
Other comprehensive (loss)		—		(0.9	)		(50.2	)		—			(51.1	)		(4.8	)		(55.9	)

Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the year		—		(0.9	)		(50.2	)		53.9			2.8			10.1			12.9

Issue of common shares net of transaction costs		51.8		—			—			—			51.8			—			51.8
Credits in respect of share-based payments		—		—			—			11.9			11.9			—			11.9
Deferred tax movement arising on share options		—		—			—			0.3			0.3			—			0.3
Exercise of share options		4.2		—			—			(4.2	)		—			—			—
Distribution of shares to beneficiaries of the Employee Benefit Trust		1.3		—			—			(1.3	)		—			—			—
Acquisition of subsidiaries (Note 26)		1.8		—			—			—			1.8			—			1.8
Transactions with equity holders (Note 26)		31.7		—			—			(111.7	)		(80.0	)		(39.0	)		(119.0	)
Dividends paid (Note 10, 30)		—		—			—			(5.6	)		(5.6	)		(7.4	)		(13.0	)

Total transactions with equity holders¹		90.8		—			—			(110.6	)		(19.8	)		(46.4	)		(66.2	)

At 31 March 2018		594.6		(23.6	)		29.8			19.0			619.8			46.3			666.1

At 1 April 2018		594.6		(23.6	)		29.8			19.0			619.8			46.3			666.1
Adjustments on initial application of IFRS 9 (net of tax)		—		—			—			(2.2	)		(2.2	)		—			(2.2	)
Income for the year¹		—		—			—			6.0			6.0			3.6			9.6
Other comprehensive income		—		3.1			31.7			—			34.8			0.8			35.6

Total comprehensive income for the year		—		3.1			31.7			6.0			40.8			4.4			45.2

Issue of common shares net of transaction costs		0.1		—			—			—			0.1			—			0.1
Credits in respect of share-based payments		—		—			—			14.9			14.9			—			14.9
Deferred tax movement arising on share options		—		—			—			0.9			0.9			—			0.9
Exercise of share options		9.4		—			—			(9.4	)		—			—			—
Distribution of shares to beneficiaries of the Employee Benefit Trust		0.1		—			—			(0.1	)		—			—			—
Acquisition of subsidiaries (Note 26)		1.9		(3.1	)		—			—			(1.2	)		0.4			(0.8	)
Transactions with equity holders (Note 26)¹		4.5		12.2			1.2			(7.2	)		10.7			(6.8	)		3.9
Dividends paid (Note 10, 30)		—		—			—			(6.6	)		(6.6	)		(6.8	)		(13.4	)
Total transactions with equity holders¹		16.0		9.1			1.2			(7.5	)		18.8			(13.2	)		5.6

At 31 March 2019		610.6		(11.4	)		62.7			15.3			677.2			37.5			714.7

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

1.	See Note 1 ‘Restatements’ for details.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement


			Restated Year ended			Restated Year ended
			31 March 2019			31 March 2018
	Note		£m			£m
Operating activities
Operating profit				70.7			100.7
Adjustment for:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment		15		2.4			2.0
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment		15		0.1			—
Amortisation of software		13		1.2			1.6
Amortisation of acquired intangibles		13		39.0			39.6
Amortisation of investment in productions		14		240.5			247.4
Investment in productions, net of grants received		14		(258.3	)		(296.3	)
Amortisation of investment in acquired content rights		17		84.0			113.4
Investment in acquired content rights		17		(121.9	)		(144.5	)
Impairment of investment in acquired content rights		17		15.6			—
Put option movements		20		—			(3.9	)
Share-based payment charge		32		16.2			12.6

Operating cash flows before changes in working capital and provisions				89.5			72.6
Decrease in inventories				30.3			5.0
Increase in trade and other receivables				(79.9	)		(43.7	)
Increase in trade and other payables				17.0			37.8
Decrease in provisions				(2.0	)		(24.3	)

Cash generated from operations				54.9			47.4
Income tax paid				(24.9	)		(32.5	)

Net cash generated from operating activities				30.0			14.9

Investing activities
Acquisition of subsidiaries and joint ventures, net of cash acquired		26		(2.0	)		(3.7	)
Purchase of financial instruments		25		(2.3	)		—
Purchase of property, plant and equipment		15		(4.4	)		(1.7	)
Purchase of software		13		(2.7	)		(1.5	)

Net cash used in investing activities				(11.4	)		(6.9	)

Financing activities
Net proceeds on issue of shares		31		0.1			52.0
Drawdown of interest-bearing loans and borrowings		22		372.8			374.7
Repayment of interest-bearing loans and borrowings		22		(357.2	)		(269.7	)
Drawdown of production financing		23		225.3			234.7
Repayment of production financing		23		(214.3	)		(233.9	)
Transactions with equity holders¹		26		(9.7	)		(114.8	)
Interest paid				(37.3	)		(26.2	)
Dividends paid to shareholders and to non-controlling interests of subsidiaries		10, 30		(13.4	)		(13.0	)
Fees paid in relation to the Group’s bank facility, premium received on notes and one-off finance costs		7, 22		(2.0	)		(11.5	)

Net cash from financing activities				(35.7	)		(7.7	)

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents				(17.1	)		0.3
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year		19		119.2			133.4
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash held				5.3			(14.5	)

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year		19		107.4			119.2

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.

1.	See Note 1 ‘Restatements’ for details.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PREPARATION

Entertainment One is a leading independent entertainment group focused on the acquisition, production and distribution of family, television, music and film content rights across all media throughout the world. Entertainment One Ltd. (the Company) is the Group’s ultimate parent company and is incorporated and domiciled in Canada, and is limited by shares. The registered office of the Company is 134 Peter Street, Suite 700, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5V 2H2.

Entertainment One Ltd. presents its consolidated financial statements in pounds sterling.

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for the revaluation of financial instruments that have been measured at fair value at the end of the reporting period as explained in the accounting policies, and in accordance with applicable International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB-IFRS). The Group’s statutory filings are prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the EU (EU-IFRS) but there were no differences between EU-IFRS and IASB-IFRS that have been adopted in these consolidated financial statements.

GOING CONCERN

The Group’s activities, together with the factors likely to affect its future development, are set out in the Business and Finance Review of this Announcement.

In addition to its senior secured notes (due 2022) the Group meets its day-to-day working capital requirements and funds its investment in production and investment in acquired content rights through its cash in hand and through a revolving credit facility which matures in December 2023 and is secured on certain assets held by the Group. Under the terms of this facility the Group can draw down in the local currencies of its operating businesses. The amounts drawn down by currency at 31 March 2019 are shown in Note 22. The facility is subject to a series of covenants including interest cover charge, and net debt against underlying EBITDA.

The Group has a track record of cash generation and is in full compliance with its bank facility and bond covenant requirements. At 31 March 2019, the Group had £51.6 million of cash and cash equivalents (excluding cash held by production subsidiaries) (refer to Note 19), £393.1 million of gross debt and undrawn amounts under the revolving credit facility of £156.8 million (refer to Note 22).

The Group’s forecasts and projections, taking account of reasonable possible changes in trading performance (and available mitigating actions), show that the Group will be able to operate within the expected limits of its bank facility and provide headroom against the covenants for the foreseeable future. The forecasts and projections include the impact of the Group’s acquisition of Audio Network Limited which was completed on 18 April 2019. See Note 35 for details. For these reasons the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the consolidated financial statements.

BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION

The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries (the Group). Subsidiaries are entities that are directly or indirectly controlled by the Group. Control of the Group’s subsidiaries is achieved when the Group is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee.

The financial statements of the subsidiaries are generally prepared for the same reporting periods as the parent company, using consistent accounting policies. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date of acquisition and continue to be consolidated until the date of disposal or at the point in the future when the Group ceases to have control of the entity. All intra-group balances, transactions, income and expenses, and unrealised profits and losses resulting from intra-group transactions that are recognised in assets, are eliminated in full.

A joint venture is a type of joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the net assets of the joint venture. Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing of control of the arrangement, which exists only when decisions about the relevant activities require unanimous consent of the parties sharing control. The Group accounts for its interests in joint ventures using the equity method. Under the equity method the investment in the entity is stated as one line item at cost plus the investor’s share of retained post-acquisition profits and other changes in net assets.

An associate is an entity, other than a subsidiary or joint venture, over which the Group has significant influence. Significant influence is the power to participate in, but not control or jointly control, the financial and operating decisions of an entity. These investments are accounted for using the equity method.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

Investments where the Group does not have significant influence and held on the balance sheet as a financial asset and are recorded at fair value. See Note 25 for additional details.

FOREIGN CURRENCIES

Within individual companies

The individual financial statements of each Group company are recorded in the currency of the primary economic environment in which it operates (its functional currency). For the consolidated financial statements, the results and financial position of each Group company are expressed in pounds sterling, which is the functional currency of the Company and the presentation currency for the consolidated financial statements.

In preparing the financial statements of the individual companies, transactions in currencies other than the entity’s functional currency are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange differences arising on the settlement of such transactions and from translating monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at year end exchange rates are recognised in the consolidated income statement.

Retranslation within the consolidated financial statements

In the consolidated financial statements, the assets and liabilities of the Group’s foreign operations are translated at exchange rates prevailing on the balance sheet date. Income and expense items are translated at the exchange rate ruling at the date of each transaction during the period. Foreign exchange differences arising, if any, are recognised in other comprehensive income as a separate component of equity and transferred to the Group’s translation reserve. Such translation differences are subsequently recognised as income or expenses in the period in which the operation is disposed of.

ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS AND SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY

The preparation of consolidated financial statements under IFRS requires the Group to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported for assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date and amounts reported for revenues and expenses during the year. The nature of estimation means that actual outcomes could differ from those estimates.

Estimates and judgements are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects that period only, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

Key sources of estimation uncertainty:

•

The Group’s annual impairment test. See Note 12 for details.

•

Investment in productions and investment in acquired content rights. See Notes 14 and 17 for details.

RESTATEMENTS

Sierra put option

On 27 June 2018, the Group acquired the remaining 49% in Sierra Pictures, LLC (“Sierra/Affinity”). As a result of the acquisition, the put and call options granted over the 49% shares have been cancelled. The carrying value of the liability as at 27 June 2018 of £17.9 million has been reversed with an adjustment to the Put option reserve of £12.2 million.

The remaining part of this balance had previously been credited as one-off finance income of £5.7 million in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2019. However, subsequent to the year-end, it was determined that the appropriate treatment would be to credit the full balance to retained earnings considering that this was a transaction with equity holders. The Group has restated the previously published amounts disclosed in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2019 as follows: the loss for the year increased by £5.7m with a corresponding reduction in the loss on transactions with equity holders in the Statement of Changes in Equity. The previously reported basic and diluted EPS reduced from 2.5 to 1.3 pence per share for the year ended 31 March 2019. There was no impact on the consolidated balance sheet at 31 March 2019 and 31 March 2018. The Group concluded that the restatement was not fundamental to the Group’s previously issued financial statements and therefore the accounts were not reissued.

Cash Flow Statement classification

Transaction with equity holders in the previously published consolidated cash flow statement for the year ended 31 March 2019 and 31 March 2018 of £9.7m and £114.8m respectively were classified as investing activities. These were reclassified as financing activities to appropriately reflect the nature of the transactions. The Group concluded that the restatement was not fundamental to the Group’s previously issued financial statements and therefore the accounts were not reissued.

Income statement presentation

In preparing the financial statements to comply with SEC filing requirements, additional non-GAAP analysis included on the face of the income statements for the years to 31 March 2019 and 31 March 2018 in previous U.K. filings has been removed. As a consequence of this, the presentation of an impairment of financial assets of £14.4m in the year to 31 March 2019 has changed. In previous U.K. filings, this was separately presented in the non-GAAP analysis and included within administrative expenses in the income statement. For the purposes of the SEC filing, as the non-GAAP analysis has been removed, this item has been disclosed in a separate line in the income statement.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

NEW STANDARDS AND AMENDMENTS, REVISIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO STANDARDS ADOPTED DURING THE YEAR

The Group has adopted, for the first time, IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers and IFRS 9 Financial Instruments.

IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers was effective for reporting periods commencing after 1 January 2018. The Group adopted IFRS 15 on 1 April 2018 on a fully retrospective basis.

IFRS 15 does not have any impact on the cash flows generated. Refer to the Note 3 Revenue from contracts with customers for additional details.

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments is effective for reporting periods commencing after 1 January 2018. The Group has applied IFRS 9 prospectively, with the initial application date of 1 April 2018. The Group has applied the limited exemption in IFRS 9 and has elected not to restate comparative information in the year of initial adoption. As a result, the comparative information provided will continue to be measured in accordance with the Group’s previous accounting policy. The impact was focussed on the following items:

•

Classification and measurement of financial assets - there was no material change in the classification of financial assets and there were no changes to the measurement of financial assets.

•

Impairment of financial assets - for trade receivables and contract assets, the Group applied the simplified approach permitted by IFRS 9, which requires the use of the lifetime expected loss provision for all receivables. Based on the application of the Group’s credit history as a methodology, the impact of the change to the IFRS 9 basis of provision was a £2.2 million charge at adoption which has been recorded to retained earnings. See Note 19 for details.

•

Hedge accounting – the Group has continued to apply IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement and additional disclosures under IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures have been provided in Note 24.

Several other amendments and interpretations apply for the first time in FY19, but do not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Group.

NEW, AMENDED AND REVISED STANDARDS ISSUED BUT NOT ADOPTED DURING THE YEAR

IFRS 16 Leases is effective for reporting periods commencing after 1 January 2019. IFRS 16 requires lessees to recognise a lease liability reflecting future lease payments and a right of use asset for lease contracts, subject to limited exceptions for short-term leases and leases of low value assets. Lease costs (primarily for the Group’s rental properties) will be recognised in the form of depreciation and interest rather than as an operating cost.

The Group adopted IFRS 16 on 1 April 2019 using the modified retrospective approach with the right of use asset equal to the lease liability at transition date, less any lease incentives received. The Group has elected not to recognise right of use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases or low-value assets. The Group will continue to expense the lease payments associated with these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

The impact of adopting IFRS 16 at 1 April 2019 has been the recognition of non-current assets relating to right of use asset and total lease liability of approximately £55.0 million.

The estimated impacts to the consolidated income statement for the year ending 31 March 2020 are that the lease payments currently recorded as operating expenses will be replaced by depreciation on the right of use asset and interest expense on the lease liability. This change is presently estimated to result in a reduction in rent expense of £8 million to £10 million. There will be a corresponding increase in depreciation of £8 million to £10 million resulting in no material change in operating profit. Furthermore, there will be an increase in interest expense of £2.5 million to £3 million resulting in a decrease in profit before tax of the same magnitude.

IFRS 16 will not have any impact on cash flows.

2. OPERATING SEGMENTS

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

For internal reporting and management purposes, the Group is organised into two main reportable segments based on the types of products and services from which each segment derives its revenue – Family & Brands and Film, Television & Music. The Group’s operating segments are identified based on internal reports that are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker to allocate resources to the segment and to assess its performance. The Chief Executive Officer has been identified as the chief operating decision maker.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

On 1 April 2018 the Group combined its Film Division and Television Division (which included Music) into one reporting segment, Film, Television & Music which is in line with broader developments within the media and entertainment industry. The Group is now organised for internal reporting and management purposes into:

•

Family & Brands – the production, acquisition and exploitation, including licensing and merchandising, of family content rights across all media.

•

Film, Television & Music – the production, acquisition, exploitation and trading of television, film and music content rights across all media.

Inter-segment revenues are charged at prevailing market prices.

Segment information for the year ended 31 March 2019 is presented below:

Family &

Brands

Film, Television

& Music

Eliminations

Restated

Consolidated

£m

Segment revenue

External revenue

152.8

788.4

—

941.2

Inter-segment revenue

5.7

1.0

(6.7

)

—

Total segment revenue

158.5

789.4

(6.7

)

941.2

Segment results

Segment underlying EBITDA

97.0

115.2

(0.5

)

211.7

Group costs

(14.1

)

Underlying EBITDA¹

197.6

Amortisation of acquired intangibles

(39.0

)

Depreciation and amortisation of software

(3.7

)

Share-based payment charge

(16.2

)

Impairment of financial assets (within operating one-off items)¹

(14.4

)

Other operating one-off items¹

(53.6

)

Operating profit

70.7

Finance income

1.8

Finance costs

(41.4

)

Profit before tax

31.1

Income tax charge

(21.5

)

Profit for the year

9.6

Segment assets

Total segment assets

257.5

1,643.6

—

1,901.1

Unallocated corporate assets

0.7

Total assets

1,901.8

Other segment information

Amortisation of acquired intangibles

(12.5

)

(26.5

)

—

(39.0

)

Depreciation and amortisation of software

—

(3.7

)

—

(3.7

)

One-off items

—

(68.0

)

—

(68.0

)

The Group uses a number of non-IFRS financial measures that are not specifically defined under IFRS or any other generally accepted accounting principles, including underlying EBITDA and one-off items. One-off items are items of income and expenditure that are exceptional and, in the judgement of the directors, should be disclosed separately on the basis that they are material, either by their nature or their size, to provide a better understanding of the Group’s underlying financial performance. One off items consist of: impairment of investment in acquired content rights of £15.6 million resulting from the lowering of previous expectations regarding the home entertainment business driven by an acceleration of market decline; write down of home entertainment related inventories of £26.1 million resulting from an assessment of the realisable value of inventory below the previous assessment of net realisable value; Related severance, staff costs and other costs of the home entertainment businesses of £4.9 million; related severance and staff costs of Film, Television & Music of £7.9 million; consultancy fees for the pre-system development of the finance transformation and other restructuring costs relating to the integration of £0.5 million; acquisition gains of £0.5 million include a cost of £0.6 million for completed deals during the year and a £1.1 million credit due to the release of Last Gang Entertainment contingent consideration which is no longer payable; and other one-off credits of £0.9 million include a £1.7 million settlement received on a tax warranty relating to a prior year acquisition and is partially offset by £0.8 million of legal costs for certain corporate projects and aborted corporate transactions during the year.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

Segment information for the year ended 31 March 2018 is presented below:


	Family & Brands			Film, Television & Music			Eliminations			Consolidated
	£m			£m			£m			£m
Segment revenue
External revenue		118.5			910.5			—			1,029.0
Inter-segment revenue		5.4			0.6			(6.0	)		—

Total segment revenue		123.9			911.1			(6.0	)		1,029.0

Segment results
Segment underlying EBITDA¹		71.0			105.9			(0.4	)		176.5
Group costs											(12.9	)

Underlying EBITDA¹											163.6
Amortisation of acquired intangibles											(39.6	)
Depreciation and amortisation of software											(3.6	)
Share-based payment charge											(12.6	)
Impairment of financial assets (within operating one-off items)¹											—
One-off items¹											(7.1	)

Operating profit											100.7
Finance income											4.9
Finance costs											(40.7	)

Profit before tax											64.9
Income tax credit											3.9

Profit for the year											68.8

Segment assets
Total segment assets		256.5			1,535.0			—			1,791.5
Unallocated corporate assets											13.2

Total assets											1,804.7


	Family & Brands			Film, Television & Music			Eliminations			Restated Consolidated
	£m			£m			£m			£m
Other segment information
Amortisation of acquired intangibles		(12.3	)		(27.3	)		—			(39.6	)
Depreciation and amortisation of software		(0.2	)		(3.4	)		—			(3.6	)
One-off items		(0.2	)		(6.9	)		—			(7.1	)

The Group uses a number of non-IFRS financial measures that are not specifically defined under IFRS or any other generally accepted accounting principles, including underlying EBITDA and one-off items. One-off items are items of income and expenditure that are exceptional and, in the judgement of the directors, should be disclosed separately on the basis that they are material, either by their nature or their size, to provide a better understanding of the Group’s underlying financial performance. One off items consist of: £4.4 million of costs associated with the integration of the Television and Film Divisions and includes £3.6 million related to severance and staff costs and £0.8 million related to consultancy fees; £2.0 million related to the integration of the unscripted television companies within the wider Canadian television production business; £1.6 million of costs associated with completion of the 2017 strategy related restructuring programmes; a credit of £3.9 million on re-assessment of the liability on put options in relation to the non-controlling interests over Renegade 83 and Sierra Pictures; these gains are partially offset by banking and legal costs of £1.6 million associated with the creation and set-up of Makeready in the current year; Charge of £0.6 million on settlement of contingent consideration in relation to Renegade 83 settled in the year, partially offset by escrow of £0.2 million received in relation to the 2018 acquisition of Last Gang Entertainment; and other costs of £1.0 million in 2018 primarily related to costs associated with aborted corporate projects.

GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

The Group’s operations are located in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, the Benelux, Germany and Spain. Family & Brands Division operations are located in the UK. Film, Television & Music Division operations are located in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, the Benelux, Germany and Spain.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

The following table provides an analysis of the Group’s carrying amount of segment non-current assets by the geographical area in which the assets are located for the years ended 31 March 2019 and 2018.


	Non-current assets		Non-current assets
	2019		2018
	£m		£m
US		318.2		284.6
Canada		303.1		290.1
UK		279.8		306.3
Rest of Europe		28.2		28.6
Other		7.4		8.2

Total		936.7		917.8

Non-current assets by location exclude amounts relating to interests in joint ventures and deferred tax assets.

3. REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

The Group’s revenue is predominantly derived from the licensing of intellectual property.

These licences transfer to a customer either a right to use an entity’s intellectual property as it exists at the point in time at which the licence is granted (static licence), or a right to access an entity’s intellectual property as it exists throughout the licence period (dynamic licence). Revenues are accounted for when (static licence) or as (dynamic licence) the performance obligation promised in the contract is satisfied, i.e. when the seller transfers the risks and rewards of the right to use/access the intellectual property and the customer obtains control of the use/access of that licence. Consequently, revenues from static licences are recognised at the point in time when the licence is transferred, and the customer can use and benefit from the licence. Revenues from dynamic licences are accounted for over time, over the licence period as from the date the customer can use and benefit from the licence. The specific policies by key streams of revenue are as follows:

Licensing and merchandising

The Group enters into licensing contracts with customers which allows them to produce merchandise and household goods portraying the Group’s intellectual property. These licences are dynamic as the licensees are exposed to the Group’s activities to maintain the intellectual property and benefit is derived over the licence period.

The consideration due from licensees is variable as the contract price is a function of merchandise sales over and above the contracts’ minimum guarantee. The Group records revenue (including minimum guarantee) as sales or usage occurs based on the amount to which the Group can reliably estimate the extent the amounts are recoverable.

Sales of exploitation rights of film and television content (broadcast and digital, theatrical, digital transactional and international sales within production and other).

These sales are intellectual property licences granted by the Group to licensees and which give them certain rights over its audio-visual works. These licences are static licences because they transfer a right to use the audio-visual content as they exist at the point in time at which the licences are granted.

Revenues from the licensing of the exploitation rights are accounted for, from the moment when the customer is able to use them and obtain the remaining benefits. When the consideration paid by the customer is a fixed price, revenues from the sales of exploitation rights are accounted for at the later of the delivery or the opening of the exploitation window. When the consideration paid by the customer is variable in the form of a sales-based royalty to the end customer, royalty revenues are recognised as the subsequent sale occurs or is estimated to have occurred.

The Group includes certain content on free to consumer, video on demand services for which it earns a portion of advertising revenue earned by the service provider. The performance obligation is met when the user accesses the Group’s content on the service providers infrastructure. The transaction price is dependent on arrangements made with the service provider within a specific territory and are unique to each title and revenue is recognised as the content is consumed.

Transactional

Revenues from physical sales (i.e. DVDs and Blu-rays), net of a provision for estimated returns and rebates if any, are accounted for, either upon the point at which goods are despatched or upon the sale to the ultimate customer for consignment sales.

Licence sales to customers via digital download are recognised at the point of transmission.

Production royalties, participation fees and producer fees and other

The Group can be contracted to create video content for a commissioning broadcaster and earns revenue through either a fixed fee or ongoing royalty payments attached to the broadcaster’s revenue. The customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of these services, as such the Group recognises revenue over the period of production. Further royalty revenue is recognised as statements are received or royalty amounts can be reliably estimated and are recoverable.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

Licence fee revenue from trading of film and television content is recognised when notice of delivery is provided to customers and collection of the fee is reasonably assured.

In the following table, revenue is disaggregated by major service lines and primary geographical markets. The table also includes a reconciliation of the disaggregated revenue with the Group’s reportable segments. See Note 2.

DISAGGREGATION OF REVENUE


	Family & Brands				Film, Television & Music				Consolidated
	2019		2018		2019		2018		2019		2018
	£m		£m		£m		£m		£m		£m
Primary geographical markets
US		54.5		40.9		364.7		429.5		419.2		470.4
Canada		5.7		3.1		112.3		143.3		118.0		146.4
UK		19.0		18.9		78.2		78.7		97.2		97.6
China		20.6		13.1		4.0		1.9		24.6		15.0
Rest of Europe		27.7		22.4		138.2		164.3		165.9		186.7
Rest of world		25.3		20.1		91.0		92.8		116.3		112.9

		152.8		118.5		788.4		910.5		941.2		1,029.0

Major revenue streams
Theatrical		—		—		60.9		57.1		60.9		57.1
Transactional¹		32.2		25.9		125.8		183.3		158.0		209.2
Broadcast and licensing		30.6		12.6		381.0		448.1		411.6		460.7
Licensing and merchandising		89.4		78.8		—		—		89.4		78.8
Production and other¹		0.6		1.2		220.7		222.0		221.3		223.2

		152.8		118.5		788.4		910.5		941.2		1,029.0

Timing of revenue recognition
Products transferred at a point in time		63.4		39.7		691.1		835.5		754.5		875.2
Products transferred over time		89.4		78.8		97.3		75.0		186.7		153.8

		152.8		118.5		788.4		910.5		941.2		1,029.0

1.	Transactional revenue of the Film, Television & Music Division includes £58.3 million (2018: £49.4 million) relating to Music, Production & other includes £6.0 million (2018: £nil) relating to Music.

CONTRACT BALANCES


	Year ended 31 March 2019			Year ended 31 March 2018
	£m			£m
Receivables (which are included in ‘Trade and other receivables’)		164.2			117.6
Contract assets previously accrued income (included within ‘Trade and other receivables’)		263.9			239.2
Contract liabilities previously deferred income (included within ‘Trade and other payables’)		(93.4	)		(68.2	)

Set out below is the amount of revenue recognised from:


	Year ended 31 March 2019		Year ended 31 March 2018
	£m		£m
Amount included in contract liabilities at the beginning of the year		68.0		86.4
Performance obligations satisfied in the previous years		6.7		9.2

Performance obligations satisfied in the previous years primarily represents the additional revenue received from the actualisation of prior year estimates and overages received on the Group’s library titles recognised within production and other.

No factors other than normal trading and foreign currency drive the movement in the contract assets and liabilities between 1 April 2017 and 31 March 2018 and between 1 April 2018 and 31 March 2019.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

FORWARD BOOKINGS

The transaction price allocated to the remaining performance obligations (unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied) as at year end are, as follows:


	Within one year		More than one year
	£m		£m
Broadcast and licensing		153.0		9.3
Production and other		10.6		—

		163.6		9.3

The above table does not include revenues from theatrical or transactional, as by their nature these revenues are not committed or measurable in advance of their occurrence. Similarly, revenues from licensing and merchandising are committed at year end, but the timing of the consumption of benefit by customers cannot be reliably measured. Revenues from unscripted productions are also excluded from production and other as the expected duration is less than 12 months.

The Group also has contracted future performance obligations for the licensing of content in relation to agreements for films and television content which has not yet been produced. The transaction price allocated to these performance obligations will only be known once the content has been produced.

4. OPERATING PROFIT

Operating profit for the year is stated after charging:


			Year ended 31 March 2019		Year ended 31 March 2018
	Note		£m		£m
Amortisation of investment in productions		14		240.5		247.4
Amortisation of investment in acquired content rights		17		84.0		113.4
Amortisation of acquired intangibles		13		39.0		39.6
Amortisation of software		13		1.2		1.6
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment		15		2.4		2.0
Impairment of investment in acquired content rights		17		15.6		—
Staff costs		6		116.2		108.2
Inventory costs - costs of inventory written off or expensed		16		60.1		49.8
Net operating foreign exchange losses				0.1		2.7
Operating lease rentals		33		11.3		10.8

The total remuneration during the year of the Group’s auditor was as follows:


	Year ended 31 March 2019		Year ended 31 March 2018
	£m		£m
Audit fees
- Fees payable for the audit of the Group’s annual financial statements		0.6		0.6
- Fees payable for the audit of the Group’s subsidiaries		0.2		0.2
- Fees payable for the review of the Group’s interim financial statements		0.1		0.1
Other services
- Services relating to corporate finance transactions		0.1		0.2
- Other		0.1		0.2

Total		1.1		1.3

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

5. KEY MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION

KEY MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION

The directors consider the key management of the Group in the years ended 31 March 2019 and 2018 are as follows:

•

Darren Throop, Group Chief Executive Officer and executive director in the years ended 31 March 2019 and 2018.

•

Joseph Sparacio, Group Chief Finance Officer and executive director in the years ended 31 March 2019 and 2018.

•

Margaret O’Brien, executive director from 18 May 2017 to 20 November 2017. Margaret O’Brien stepped down as an executive director from 20 November 2017 but continues to be the Group’s Chief Corporate Development and Administrative Officer. The below table includes all payments made to Margaret from 1 April 2017 to 20 November 2017. Payments after 20 November 2017 have not been included in the table as she is not considered to be a key management person from that date.

These persons had authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Group, directly or indirectly. The aggregate amounts of key management compensation are set out below:


	Year ended 31 March 2019		Year ended 31 March 2018
	£m		£m
Short-term employee benefits		2.5		2.7
Share-based payment benefits		3.8		5.7

Total		6.3		8.4

Short-term employee benefits comprise salary, taxable benefits, annual bonus and pensions and include employer social security contributions of £nil (2018: £nil).

6. STAFF COSTS

ACCOUNTING POLICY

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit plans are charged as an expense as they fall due. Any contributions unpaid at the reporting date are included as a liability within the consolidated balance sheet.

ANALYSIS OF RESULTS FOR THE YEAR

The average numbers of employees, including directors, are presented below:


	Year ended 31 March 2019		Year ended 31 March 2018
Average number of employees
Canada		488		630
US		287		271
UK		270		232
Australia		46		46
Rest of world		99		80

Total		1,190		1,259

The table below sets out the Group’s staff costs (including directors’ remuneration):

Year ended

31 March 2019

Year ended

31 March 2018

Note

£m

Wages and salaries

91.0

87.9

Share-based payment charge

16.2

12.6

Social security costs

6.3

6.0

Pension costs

2.7

1.7

Total staff costs

116.2

108.2

7. FINANCE INCOME AND FINANCE COSTS

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Interest costs

Borrowing costs, including finance costs, are recognised in the consolidated income statement in the period in which they are incurred. Borrowing costs are accounted for using the effective interest rate method.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

Deferred finance charges

All costs incurred by the Group that are directly attributable to the issue of debt are initially capitalised and deducted from the amount of gross borrowings. Such costs are then amortised through the consolidated income statement over the term of the instrument using the effective interest rate method. Should there be a material change to the terms of the underlying instrument, any remaining unamortised deferred finance charges are immediately written off to the consolidated income statement. Any new costs incurred as a result of the change to the terms of the underlying instrument are capitalised and then amortised over the term of the new instrument, again using the effective interest rate method.

During the year, the Group refinanced its Revolving Credit Facility (“RCF”) with an available limit of US$260 million (equivalent to £199.5 million at 31 March 2019). All directly attributable costs have been capitalised within deferred finance charges and are being amortised through the consolidated income statement over the term of the facility using the effective interest rate method. Deferred finance charges associated with the previous credit facility were written-off.

Premium on senior secured notes

In 2018, the Group issued an additional £70.0 million of senior secured notes at a premium to face value. The premium has been netted off from the amount of deferred finance charges and is then amortised through the consolidated income statement over the term of the instrument using the effective interest rate method.

ANALYSIS OF RESULTS FOR THE YEAR


	Restated Year ended			Year ended
	31 March 2019			31 March 2018
	£m			£m
Finance income
Other finance income		1.8			4.9

Total finance income		1.8			4.9

Finance costs
Interest cost		(33.6	)		(26.8	)
Amortisation of deferred finance charges and premium on senior secured notes		(1.6	)		(1.9	)
Other accrued interest charges		(2.0	)		—
Write-off of deferred finance charges		(1.4	)		—
Losses on fair value of derivative instruments		—			(7.9	)
Unwind of discounting on financial instruments		(1.5	)		(3.0	)
Net foreign exchange losses on financing activities		(1.3	)		(1.1	)

Total finance costs		(41.4	)		(40.7	)

Net finance costs		(39.6	)		(35.8	)

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

8. TAX

ACCOUNTING POLICY

The income tax charge/credit represents the sum of the current income tax payable and deferred tax.

The current income tax payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from profit as reported in the consolidated income statement because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The Group’s asset or liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.

Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable in the future arising from temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the consolidated financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. It is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method.

Provisions for open tax issues are based on management’s interpretation of tax law as supported, where appropriate, by the Group’s external advisers, and reflect the single best estimate of likely outcome for each liability.

The level of current and deferred tax recognised in the consolidated financial statements is dependent on subjective judgements as to the interpretation of complex international tax regulations and, in some cases, the outcome of decisions by tax authorities in various jurisdictions around the world, together with the ability of the Group to utilise tax attributes within the limits imposed by relevant tax legislation.

The actual tax on the result for the year is determined according to complex tax laws and regulations. Where the effect of these laws and regulations is unclear, estimates are used in determining the liability for tax to be paid on past profits which are recognised in the consolidated financial statements. The Group considers the estimates, assumptions and judgements to be reasonable but this can involve complex issues which may take several years to resolve. The final determination of prior year tax liabilities could be different from the estimates reflected in the consolidated financial statements.

ANALYSIS OF CHARGE FOR THE YEAR


	Year ended 31 March 2019			Year ended 31 March 2018
	£m			£m
Current tax charge
- in respect of current year		(32.1	)		(15.4	)
- in respect of the prior years		8.1			2.2

Total current tax charge		(24.0	)		(13.2	)

Deferred tax credit/(charge)
- in respect of current year		12.0			20.0
- in respect of the prior years		(9.5	)		(2.9	)

Total deferred tax credit		2.5			17.1

Income tax (charge)/credit		(21.5	)		3.9

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

The charge for the year can be reconciled to the profit in the consolidated income statement as follows:


	Restated Year ended 31 March 2019						Year ended 31 March 2018
	£m			%			£m			%
Profit before tax (including joint ventures)		31.1						64.9
Deduct share of results of joint ventures		—						—
Profit before tax (excluding joint ventures)		31.1						64.9
Taxes at applicable domestic rates		(6.1	)		(19.6	)		(18.1	)		(27.9	)
Effect of income that is exempt from tax		3.1			10.0			3.8			5.9
Effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit		(11.1	)		(35.7	)		(3.3	)		(5.1	)
Effect of losses/temporary differences not recognised in deferred tax		(7.8	)		(25.1	)		(2.8	)		(4.3	)
Effect of decrease in tax provisions		0.7			2.3			13.5			20.8
Effect of non-controlling interests		1.4			4.5			0.9			1.4
Effect of tax rate changes		(0.3	)		(1.0	)		7.3			11.2
Effect of changes in accounting standard¹		—			—			3.3			5.1
Prior year items		(1.4	)		(4.5	)		(0.7	)		(1.1	)

Income tax charge and effective tax rate for the year		(21.5	)		(69.1	)		3.9			6.0

Income tax is calculated at the rates prevailing in respective jurisdictions. The standard tax rates in each jurisdiction are 26.5% in Canada (2018: 26.5%), 26.0% in the US (2018: 30.6% - 32.8%), 19.0% in the UK (2018: 19.0%), 25.0% in the Netherlands (2018: 25.0%), 30.0% in Australia (2018: 30.0%) and 25.0% in Spain (2018: 25.0%).

ANALYSIS OF TAX ON ITEMS TAKEN DIRECTLY TO OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME AND EQUITY

Year ended

31 March 2019

Year ended

31 March 2018

Note

£m

Deferred tax (charge)/credit on cash flow hedges

(0.8

)

2.7

Deferred tax credit on share options

0.9

0.3

Total credit taken directly to equity

0.1

3.0

9. DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

ACCOUNTING POLICY

Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the consolidated financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit, and is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction (other than in a business combination) that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for taxable temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries, except where the Group can control the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured on an undiscounted basis at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the consolidated income statement, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities. This applies when they relate to income taxes levied by the same tax authority and the Group intends to settle its current assets and liabilities on a net basis.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

In the UK and the US, the Group is entitled to a tax deduction for amounts treated as compensation on exercise of certain employee share options or vesting of share awards under each jurisdiction’s tax rules. The deferred tax asset arising is calculated by comparing the estimated amount of tax deduction to be obtained in the future (based on the Company’s share price at the balance sheet date) with the cumulative amount of the share-based payment charge recorded in the consolidated income statement. If the amount of estimated future tax deduction exceeds the cumulative amount of the compensation expense at the statutory rate, the excess is recorded directly in equity, against retained earnings.

Deferred tax assets require the directors’ judgement in determining the amounts to be recognised. In particular, judgement is used when assessing the extent to which deferred tax assets should be recognised with consideration to the timing and level of future taxable income.

Utilisation of deferred tax assets is dependent on the future profitability of the Group. In certain jurisdictions, the Group has recognised net deferred tax assets relating to tax losses and other short-term temporary differences carried forward as the Group considers that, on the basis of the most recent forecasts, there will be sufficient taxable profits in the future against which these items will be offset.

ANALYSIS OF AMOUNTS RECOGNISED BY THE GROUP

The following are the major deferred tax assets and liabilities recognised by the Group and movements thereon during the year:


			Other intangible assets			Unused tax losses			Financing items			Other			Total
	Note		£m			£m			£m			£m			£m
At 1 April 2017				(63.9	)		38.0			0.8			8.1			(17.0	)
Credit/(charge) to income				17.6			(6.1	)		(0.4	)		6.0			17.1
Credit to equity		8		—			—			2.7			0.3			3.0
Exchange differences				3.3			(3.1	)		(0.5	)		(0.5	)		(0.8	)
Effect of change in accounting standard				—			—			—			(1.0	)		(1.0	)

At 31 March 2018				(43.0	)		28.8			2.6			12.9			1.3

Acquisition of subsidiaries		26		(2.0	)		(1.2	)		3.2			—			—
Credit/(charge) to income				5.3			7.3			0.3			(10.4	)		2.5
(Charge)/credit to equity		8		—			—			(0.8	)		0.9			0.1
Exchange differences				(1.0	)		1.0			0.1			—			0.1
Effect of change in accounting standard				—			—			—			1.0			1.0

At 31 March 2019				(40.7	)		35.9			5.4			4.4			5.0

The category “Other” includes temporary differences on share options, accrued liabilities, certain asset valuation provisions, foreign exchange gains, investment in productions and investment in acquired content rights.

The deferred tax balances have been reflected in the consolidated balance sheet as follows:


	31 March 2019			31 March 2018
	£m			£m
Deferred tax assets		37.5			34.3
Deferred tax liabilities		(32.5	)		(33.0	)

Total		5.0			1.3

At the balance sheet date, the Group has unrecognised unused tax losses of £226.8 million (2018: £156.3 million), the majority of which will expire in the years ending 2028 to 2039.

The Group also has unrecognised deferred tax assets of £3.4 million (2018: £4.8 million) in connection with the put and call options that were granted over the remaining 35% in Renegade 83. During the year the put option in relation to the non-controlling interest of 49% in Sierra Pictures was cancelled as a result of the Group’s acquisition of the remaining 49% upon which there was no longer a non-controlling interest (see Note 26).

At the balance sheet date, the aggregate amount of temporary differences associated with undistributed earnings of subsidiaries for which deferred tax liabilities have not been recognised was £83.6 million (2018: £70.1 million).

It is estimated that deferred tax liabilities of approximately £1.9 million will reverse during the next financial year.

During the year ended 31 March 2018, the corporate income tax rate reduced from 35% to 21% in the US. During the year ended 31 March 2017, the corporate income tax rate in the UK reduced from 18% to 17% effective from 1 April 2020. These rates are reflected in the deferred tax calculations as appropriate.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

10. DIVIDENDS

ACCOUNTING POLICY

Distributions to equity holders are not recognised in the consolidated income statement under IFRS, but are disclosed as a component of the movement in total equity. A liability is recorded for a dividend when the dividend is declared by the Company’s directors.

AMOUNTS RECOGNISED BY THE GROUP

On 20 May 2019 the directors declared a final dividend in respect of the financial year ended 31 March 2019 of 1.5 pence (2018: 1.4 pence) per share which will absorb an estimated £7.4 million of total equity (2018: £6.6 million including withholding tax, 2017: £5.6 million including withholding tax). The dividend was paid to shareholders who were on the register of members on 12 July 2019 (the record date) on the 6 September 2019.

This dividend is expected to qualify as an eligible dividend for Canadian tax purposes.

The dividend will be paid net of withholding tax based on the residency of the individual shareholder.

11. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing earnings for the year attributable to the owners of the Company by the weighted average number of shares in issue during the year, fully vested employee share awards exercisable for no further consideration and excluding own shares held by the Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) which are treated as cancelled.

Diluted earnings per share are calculated after adjusting the weighted average number of shares in issue during the year to assume conversion of all potentially dilutive shares. In April 2019, the Group completed a private placement and acquired 100% of the share capital of Audio Network Limited (including the issue of consideration shares). These transactions led to the issue of 28,900,000 and 2,112,428 additional shares of Entertainment One Ltd., respectively. A further 198,000 shares were issued on exercise of share options and the total number of shares in issue at 1 May 2019 was 495,997,548. Refer to Note 35 for additional details. There have been no other transactions involving common shares or potential common shares between the reporting date and the date of authorisation of these consolidated financial statements.

EARNINGS PER SHARE


	Restated
	Year ended		Year ended
	31 March 2019		31 March 2018
	Pence		Pence
Basic earnings per share		1.3		12.4
Diluted earnings per share		1.3		12.0

The weighted average number of shares used in the earnings per share calculations are set out below:


	Year ended		Year ended
	31 March 2019		31 March 2018
	Million		Million
Weighted average number of shares for basic earnings per share		462.9		436.3
Effect of dilution for basic:
Employee share awards		10.7		10.9
Contingent consideration with option in cash or shares		—		0.4

Weighted average number of shares for diluted earnings per share		473.6		447.6

As noted above, shares held by the EBT, classified as own shares, are excluded from earnings per share. Refer to Note 32 for details on employee share awards.

At 31 March 2018, the Group held an option to settle the contingent consideration payable in relation to the acquisition of Last Gang Entertainment which has been reversed during the year ended 31 March 2019. See Note 20 for details.

12. GOODWILL

ACCOUNTING POLICY

Goodwill arising on a business combination is recognised as an asset and initially measured at cost, being the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred and the amount recognised for non-controlling interests over the fair value of net identifiable assets acquired (including other intangible assets) and liabilities assumed. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition form part of the acquisition cost for business combinations prior to 1 January 2010, but from that date such costs are written off to the consolidated income statement and do not form part of goodwill. Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

Goodwill is allocated to cash generating units (CGUs) which are tested for impairment annually or more frequently if there are indications that goodwill might be impaired. The CGUs identified are the smallest identifiable group of assets that generate cash flows that are largely independent of the cash flows from other groups of assets. Gains or losses on the disposal of an entity include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold.

KEY SOURCE OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY

The Group determines whether goodwill is impaired on at least an annual basis. This requires an estimation of the recoverable amount, which is the higher of the fair value less cost of disposal and value-in-use of the CGUs to which the goodwill is allocated. Estimating a value-in-use amount requires the directors to make an estimate of the expected future cash flows from the CGU and to choose a suitable discount rate to calculate the present value of those cash flows.

ANALYSIS OF AMOUNTS RECOGNSIED BY THE GROUP


	Note		Total £m
Cost and carrying amount
At 1 April 2017				406.9
Acquisition of subsidiaries		26		0.8
Impairment				—
Disposals				—
Exchange differences				(32.5	)

At 1 April 2018				375.2

Acquisition of subsidiaries		26		6.0
Impairment				—
Disposals				—
Exchange differences				16.0

At 31 March 2019				397.2

CGU
Family & Brands				57.4
Film, Television & Music				339.8

Total				397.2

Goodwill arising on a business combination is allocated to the CGUs that are expected to benefit from that business combination. As explained below, the Group’s CGUs are Family & Brands and Film, Television & Music.

IMPAIRMENT OF NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS, INCLUDING GOODWILL

The carrying amounts of the Group’s non-financial assets are tested annually for impairment (as required by IFRS, in the case of goodwill) or when circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may be impaired. If any such indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Group makes an estimate of the asset’s recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s or CGU’s fair value less costs to sell and its value-in-use and is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash flows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets. Where the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. In assessing value-in-use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset or CGU. In determining fair value less costs to sell, an appropriate valuation model is used. These calculations are corroborated by valuation multiples or other available fair value indicators.

Value-in-use calculations are based on the net present value of discounted cash flows. In assessing value-in-use, the estimated future cash flows are derived from the most recent financial budgets and plans and an assumed growth rate. A terminal value is calculated by discounting using an appropriate weighted discount rate. Any impairment losses are recognised in the consolidated income statement as an expense.

Consistent with the combination of the Group’s previous Television and Film Divisions during the period, the Group has reviewed its assessment of CGUs for the purpose of measuring impairment of non-financial assets including goodwill. The directors consider the CGUs of the Group to be Family & Brands and Film, Television & Music. Following the acquisition of remaining 49% of shares in The Mark Gordon Company (MGC) on 2 March 2018, its operations have also been integrated into the newly combined Film, Television & Music Division.

The Group does not consider there to be a lower level than the whole Film, Television & Music Division which can generate largely independent cash flows due to rationalisation of core operating functions and market developments which mean that the distinction between film and television content is disappearing as content distribution is increasingly performed by digital platforms. There has been no change in the assessment for Family & Brands.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

KEY ASSUMPTIONS USED IN VALUE-IN-USE CALCULATIONS

Key assumptions used in the value-in-use calculations for each CGU are set out below:

31 March 2019

CGU

Pre-tax
discount rate
%

Terminal
growth rate
%

Period of
specific
cash flows

Family & Brands

8.4

2.0

3 years

Film, Television & Music

8.6

2.0

3 years

The calculations of the value-in-use for all CGUs are most sensitive to the operating profit, discount rate and terminal growth rate assumptions.

Operating profits – Operating profits are based on budgeted/planned growth in revenue resulting from new investment in acquired content rights, investment in productions and growth in the relevant markets.

Discount rates – The post-tax discount rate is based on the Group weighted average cost of capital of 7.2% (2018: 7.2%). The discount rate is adjusted where specific country and operational risks are sufficiently significant to have a material impact on the outcome of the impairment test. A pre-tax discount rate is applied to calculate the net present value of the CGUs as shown in the table above.

Terminal growth rate estimates – The terminal growth rates do not exceed the long-term projected growth rates for the relevant market.

Period of specific cash flows – Specific cash flows reflect the period of detailed forecasts prepared as part of the Group’s annual planning cycle. The period of specific cash flows has been aligned with the Group’s annual strategic planning process, which underpins the conclusions made within the viability statement.

The carrying value of goodwill, translated at year end exchange rates, is allocated as follows:


CGU	Year ended 31 March 2019 £m		Year ended 31 March 2018 £m
Family & Brands		57.4		57.4
Film, Television & Music		339.8		—
Television		—		58.6
The Mark Gordon Company		—		69.0
Film		—		190.2

Total		397.2		375.2

SENSITIVITY TO CHANGE IN ASSUMPTIONS

Family & Brands – The Family & Brands calculations show that there is significant headroom when compared to carrying values of non-current assets at 31 March 2019. As part of the impairment review, sensitivity was applied to the main assumptions with no impairment identified (10% reduction in budgeted/planned operating profit, 1.5% increase in pre-tax discount rate and 0% terminal growth rate). A 652.4% (54.8 percentage point) increase in the pre-tax discount rate would reduce the recoverable amount to the carrying amount. Consequently, the directors believe that no reasonable change in the above key assumptions would cause the carrying value of this CGU to exceed its recoverable amount.

Film, Television & Music – The Film, Television & Music calculations show that there is significant headroom when compared to carrying values of non-current assets at 31 March 2019. As part of the impairment review, sensitivity was applied to the main assumptions with no impairment identified (10% reduction in budgeted/planned operating profit, 1.5% increase in pre-tax discount rate and 0% terminal growth rate). A 39.3% (3.3 percentage point) increase in the pre-tax discount rate would reduce the recoverable amount to the carrying amount. Consequently, the directors believe that no reasonable change in the above key assumptions would cause the carrying value of this CGU to exceed its recoverable amount.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

13. OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Other intangible assets acquired by the Group are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation. Amortisation is charged to administrative expenses in the consolidated income statement on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of intangible fixed assets unless such lives are indefinite.

Other intangible assets mainly comprise amounts arising on consolidation of acquired subsidiaries such as exclusive content agreements and libraries, trade names and brands, exclusive distribution agreements, customer relationships and non-compete agreements. Other intangible assets also include amounts relating to costs of software.

Other intangible assets are generally amortised over the following periods:


Exclusive content agreements and libraries…………………………………		3-14 years
Trade names and brands…………………………………………………….		1-15 years
Exclusive distribution agreements…………………………………………..		9 years
Customer relationships……………………………………………………...		9-10 years
Non-compete agreements…………………………………………………...		2-5 years
Software……………………………………………………………………..		3 years

ANALYSIS OF AMOUNTS RECOGNISED BY THE GROUP


			Acquired intangibles
	Note		Exclusive content agreements and libraries £m			Trade names and brands £m			Exclusive distribution agreements £m			Customer relationships £m			Non-compete agreements £m			Software £m			Total £m
Cost
At 1 April 2017				231.0			202.8			29.0			51.0			18.5			14.3			546.6
Additions				—			—			—			—			—			1.5			1.5
Disposals				(0.8	)		(6.8	)		(14.7	)		—			(15.4	)		(0.1	)		(37.8	)
Exchange differences				(19.9	)		(2.7	)		(2.0	)		(4.7	)		(1.1	)		(1.2	)		(31.6	)

At 31 March 2018				210.3			193.3			12.3			46.3			2.0			14.5			478.7

Acquisition of subsidiaries		26		0.7			—			—			0.3			—			—			1.0
Additions				—			—			—			—			—			2.7			2.7
Disposals				(0.3	)		(3.5	)		(9.6	)		(20.0	)		—			(8.7	)		(42.1	)
Exchange differences				11.4			1.0			0.4			1.7			0.1			0.5			15.1

At 31 March 2019				222.1			190.8			3.1			28.3			2.1			9.0			455.4

Amortisation
At 1 April 2017				(96.2	)		(50.1	)		(28.6	)		(38.7	)		(18.5	)		(11.6	)		(243.7	)
Amortisation charge for the year		4		(23.4	)		(11.9	)		(0.3	)		(4.0	)		—			(1.6	)		(41.2	)
Disposals				0.8			6.8			14.7			—			15.4			0.1			37.8
Exchange differences				7.3			2.0			2.1			3.8			1.1			1.0			17.3

At 31 March 2018				(111.5	)		(53.2	)		(12.1	)		(38.9	)		(2.0	)		(12.1	)		(229.8	)

Amortisation charge for the year		4		(23.3	)		(12.0	)		(0.2	)		(3.5	)		—			(1.2	)		(40.2	)
Disposals				0.3			3.5			9.6			19.9			—			8.7			42.0
Exchange differences				(4.5	)		(0.7	)		(0.4	)		(1.4	)		(0.1	)		(0.4	)		(7.5	)

At 31 March 2019				(139.0	)		(62.4	)		(3.1	)		(23.9	)		(2.1	)		(5.0	)		(235.5	)

Carrying amount
At 31 March 2018				98.8			140.1			0.2			7.4			—			2.4			248.9

At 31 March 2019				83.1			128.4			—			4.4			—			4.0			219.9

The amortisation charge for the year ended 31 March 2019 comprises £39.0 million (2018: £39.6 million) in respect of acquired intangibles.

The Group acquired a 70.1% stake in Whizz Kid Entertainment Limited (Whizz Kid), a UK based unscripted television production company, on 9 April 2018. £0.7 million was recognised relating to the value placed on the television shows and back end royalties following the end of a series production, which has been included within exclusive content agreements and libraries.

The Group acquired 100% of Magnolia Record Club LLC on 26 July 2018 for a consideration of £0.3 million. Acquired intangibles of £0.3 million were identified on the acquisition relating to existing customer lists and brand names. Refer to Note 26 for further details.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

The additions to software of £2.7 million relates to an ongoing finance system project. These assets are still in development and amortisation will commence once the project has been completed.

Disposals in the current and prior year represent intangible assets that have been derecognised as no future economic benefits are expected from their use or disposal. These assets were fully amortised at 31 March 2019.

14. INVESTMENT IN PRODUCTIONS

ACCOUNTING POLICY

Investment in productions that are in development and for which the realisation of expenditure can be reasonably determined are capitalised as productions in progress within investment in productions. On delivery of a production, the cost of investment is reclassified as productions delivered. Also included within investment in productions are television and films programmes acquired on the acquisition of subsidiaries.

Production financing interest directly attributable to the acquisition or production of a qualifying asset (such as investment in productions) forms part of the cost of that asset and is capitalised.

Amortisation of investment in productions, net of government grants, is charged to cost of sales using a model that reflects the consumption of the asset as it is released through different exploitation windows (e.g. theatrical release, home entertainment, and broadcast licences) and the expected revenue earned in each of those stages of release over a period not exceeding 10 years from the date of its initial release, unless it arises from revaluation on the acquisition of subsidiaries in which case it is charged to administrative expenses. Amounts capitalised are reviewed at least quarterly and any portion of the unamortised amount that appears not to be recoverable from future net revenues is written off to cost of sales during the period the loss becomes evident.

A government grant is recognised and credited as part of investment in productions when it is probable that any conditions attached to the grant will be satisfied and the grants will be received and the programme has been delivered. Government grants are recognised at fair value.

KEY SOURCE OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY

The Group is required to exercise judgement in estimating future revenue forecasts for its underlying productions. These forecasts are based on the revenue generated from other similar productions, actual performance to-date of the production and the expectation of future revenue generated over the remaining useful life. The future revenue forecasts are reviewed at least quarterly and any changes to forecasts are treated prospectively as of the beginning of the financial year during which the forecasts are revised. Sensitivities are considered as part of the respective production level forecasts.

Due to the varied nature of the productions, a sensitivity analysis on the overall balance of investment in productions is not considered to be meaningful.

AMOUNTS RECOGNISED BY THE GROUP


	Note		Year ended 31 March 2019 £m			Year ended 31 March 2018 £m
Cost
Balance at 1 April				1,033.1			850.2
Additions				285.0			278.0
Disposals				—			(0.5	)
Exchange differences				57.8			(94.6	)

Balance at 31 March				1,375.9			1,033.1

Amortisation
Balance at 1 April				(827.0	)		(650.1	)
Amortisation charge for the year		4		(240.5	)		(247.4	)
Exchange differences				(48.6	)		70.5

Balance at 31 March				(1,116.1	)		(827.0	)

Carrying amount				259.8			206.1

Borrowing costs of £8.2 million (2018: £6.9 million) related to television, film and family production financing have been included in the additions during the year.

Included within the carrying amount as at 31 March 2019 is £89.7 million (2018: £71.5 million) of productions in progress.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

15. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

ACCOUNTING POLICY

Property, plant and equipment are stated at original cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is charged to write-off cost less estimated residual value of each asset over their estimated useful lives using the following methods and rates:


Leasehold improvements…………………………………………		Over the term of the lease
Fixtures, fittings and equipment………………………………….		3-10 years

The carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. The Group reviews residual values and useful lives on an annual basis and any adjustments are made prospectively.

An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset (determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is recorded in the consolidated income statement in the period of derecognition.

ANALYSIS OF AMOUNTS RECOGNISED BY THE GROUP


	Note		Leasehold improvements £m			Fixtures, fittings and equipment £m			Total £m
Cost
At 1 April 2017				12.2			9.8			22.0
Additions				0.3			1.4			1.7
Disposals				(0.2	)		(0.6	)		(0.8	)
Exchange differences				(1.0	)		(0.8	)		(1.8	)

At 31 March 2018				11.3			9.8			21.1

Additions				2.4			2.0			4.4
Disposals				(0.2	)		(3.6	)		(3.8	)
Exchange differences				0.4			0.4			0.8

At 31 March 2019				13.9			8.6			22.5

Depreciation
At 1 April 2017				(3.2	)		(6.9	)		(10.1	)
Depreciation charge for the year		4		(1.1	)		(0.9	)		(2.0	)
Disposals				0.2			0.6			0.8
Exchange differences				0.3			0.5			0.8

At 31 March 2018				(3.8	)		(6.7	)		(10.5	)

Depreciation charge for the year		4		(1.1	)		(1.3	)		(2.4	)
Disposals				0.2			3.5			3.7
Exchange differences				(0.2	)		(0.2	)		(0.4	)

At 31 March 2019				(4.9	)		(4.7	)		(9.6	)

Carrying Amount
At 31 March 2018				7.5			3.1			10.6

At 31 March 2019				9.0			3.9			12.9

16. INVENTORIES

ACCOUNTING POLICY

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, including direct expenditure and other appropriate attributable costs incurred in bringing inventories to their present location and condition, and net realisable value. The cost of inventories is calculated using the weighted average method. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

AMOUNTS RECOGNISED BY THE GROUP


	31 March 2019 £m		31 March 2018 £m
Finished good
At cost		7.5		34.6
At net realisable value		4.2		5.0

Total		11.7		39.6

During the period the Group recorded a £26.1 million write down of inventory associated with the home entertainment business.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

17. INVESTMENT IN ACQUIRED CONTENT RIGHTS

ACCOUNTING POLICY

In the ordinary course of business the Group contracts with television and film programme producers to acquire content rights for exploitation. Some of these agreements require the Group to pay minimum guaranteed advances (MGs). MGs are recognised in the consolidated balance sheet when a liability arises, usually on delivery of the television or film programme to the Group.

Investments in acquired content rights are recorded in the consolidated balance sheet if such amounts are considered recoverable against future revenues. These amounts are amortised to cost of sales using a model that reflects the consumption of the asset as it is released through different exploitation windows (e.g. broadcast licences, theatrical release and home entertainment) and the expected revenue earned in each of those stages of release over a period not exceeding 10 years from the date of its initial release, unless it arises from revaluation on acquisition of subsidiaries in which case it is charged to administrative expenses. Acquired libraries are amortised over a period not exceeding 20 years. Amounts capitalised are reviewed at least quarterly and any portion of the unamortised amount that appears not to be recoverable from future net revenues is written off to cost of sales during the period the loss becomes evident.

Balances are included within current assets as they are expected to be realised within the normal operating cycle of the Family & Brands and Film, Television & Music businesses. The normal operating cycle of these businesses can be greater than 12 months. In general 65%-75% of television and film programme content is amortised within 12 months of theatrical release/delivery.

KEY SOURCE OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY

The Group is required to exercise judgement in estimating future revenue forecasts for its underlying programmes. These forecasts are based on the revenue generated from other similar programmes, actual performance to-date of the programmes and the expectation of future revenue generated over the remaining useful life. The future revenue forecasts are reviewed at least quarterly and any changes to forecasts are treated prospectively as of the beginning of the financial year during which the forecasts are revised. Sensitivities are considered as part of the respective programme level forecasts.

Due to the varied nature of the productions, a sensitivity analysis on the overall balance of investment in acquired content rights is not considered to be meaningful.

AMOUNTS RECOGNISED BY THE GROUP


	Note		Year ended 31 March 2019 £m			Year ended 31 March 2018 £m
Balance at 1 April				248.0			265.4
Additions				99.5			107.0
Amortisation charge for the year		4		(84.0	)		(113.4	)
Impairment charge for the year		4		(15.6	)		—
Exchange differences				6.1			(11.0	)

Balance at 31 March				254.0			248.0

There was an impairment charge recognised during the year ended 31 March 2019 of £15.6 million (2018: £nil) in relation to our home entertainment business.

18. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

ACCOUNTING POLICY

Trade receivables are generally not interest-bearing and are stated initially at their fair value as reduced by appropriate allowances for estimated irrecoverable amounts. Due to the short-term nature of the current receivables, their carrying amount is considered to be the same as their fair value.

Amounts are recognised as non-current when the balance is recoverable in a period of greater than 12 months from the reporting date.

Contract assets represent amounts for which the Group has a right to consideration in respect of unbilled amounts from contracts with customers where the performance obligations have been satisfied at the balance sheet date.

The Group measures the provision at an amount equal to lifetime expected credit losses, estimated by reference to past experiences and relevant forward looking factors.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

ANALYSIS OF AMOUNTS RECOGNISED BY THE GROUP


	Note		31 March 2019 £m			31 March 2018 £m
Non-current
Financial Assets
Trade receivables		3, 27		13.4			7.9
Contract assets		3, 27		31.4			67.2
Other receivables		27		1.1			1.1
Less: Provision for doubtful debts		27		(0.2	)		—

Net receivables		27		45.7			76.2
Prepayments				1.2			0.8

Total				46.9			77.0

Current
Financial Assets
Trade receivables		3, 27		156.4			112.7
Contract assets		3, 27		232.5			172.0
Amounts owed from joint ventures				0.1			0.2
Other receivables		27		91.9			47.6
Less: Provision for doubtful debts		27		(5.4	)		(3.0	)

Net receivables		27		475.5			329.5
Prepayments				28.3			32.8
Tax credits receivable				44.6			77.1

Total				548.4			439.4

The loss allowance as at 31 March 2019 and 1 April 2018 (on adoption of IFRS 9) was determined as follows:


31 March 2019

	Current £m			Less than 60 days £m			Between 60 and 90 days £m			More than 90 days £m			Total £m
Gross carrying amount –
Trade receivables		82.6			43.7			5.8			37.7			169.8
Contract assets		263.9			—			—			—			263.9
Amounts owed from joint ventures		0.1			—			—			—			0.1
Other receivables		87.5			0.7			0.3			4.5			93.0

Loss allowance		(1.8	)		(0.4	)		(0.1	)		(3.3	)		(5.6	)


1 April 2018

	Current £m			Less than 60 days £m			Between 60 and 90 days £m			More than 90 days £m			Total £m
Gross carrying amount –
Trade receivables		96.5			8.0			5.7			10.4			120.6
Contract assets		239.2			—			—			—			239.2
Amounts owed from joint ventures		0.2			—			—			—			0.2
Other receivables		46.7			—			—			2.0			48.7

Loss allowance		(2.5	)		(0.2	)		(0.3	)		(2.2	)		(5.2	)

The closing loss allowances for trade receivables and contract assets as at year end reconcile to the opening loss allowances as follows:


	Year ended 31 March 2019 £m			Year ended 31 March 2018 £m
Balance at 1 April		(3.0	)		(2.3	)
Adjustment on transition to IFRS 9		(2.2	)		—

Opening loss allowance calculated under IFRS 9		(5.2	)		(2.3	)
Provision recognised in the year		(1.9	)		(1.7	)
Provision reversed in the year		0.2			0.2
Utilisation of provision		1.4			0.6
Exchange differences		(0.1	)		0.2

Balance at 31 March		(5.6	)		(3.0	)

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

There was an impairment charge recognised during the year ended 31 March 2019 of £14.4 million (2018: £nil) in relation to our home entertainment business.

Management has credit policies in place and the exposure to credit risk is monitored by individual operating businesses on an ongoing basis. Refer to Note 27 for further details on the Group’s exposure to credit risk.

Trade and other receivables are held in the following currencies at year end. Amounts held in currencies other than pounds sterling have been converted at their respective exchange rates ruling at the balance sheet date.

Pounds sterling
£m

euros
£m

Canadian
dollars
£m

US dollars
£m

Other
£m

Total
£m

Current

55.4

61.2

79.2

329.9

22.7

548.4

Non-current

5.4

1.5

3.6

33.6

2.8

46.9

At 31 March 2019

60.8

62.7

82.8

363.5

25.5

595.3

Current

51.2

29.4

126.7

216.3

15.8

439.4

Non-current

4.6

4.3

7.8

60.3

—

77.0

At 31 March 2018

55.8

33.7

134.5

276.6

15.8

516.4

19. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

ACCOUNTING POLICY

Cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated balance sheet comprise cash at bank and in hand. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.

ANALYSIS OF AMOUNTS RECOGNISED BY THE GROUP

Production financing facilities are secured by the assets and future revenue of the individual production subsidiaries and are non-recourse to other Group companies or assets. Until the loans are repaid, cash held only for production financing relates to cash at bank and in hand held by production subsidiaries and can only be used for investment in the specified productions and repayment of the specific production financing facility.

Cash and cash equivalents are held in the following currencies at 31 March 2019 and 2018. Amounts held in currencies other than pounds sterling have been converted at their respective exchange rates ruling at the balance sheet date. The directors consider the carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents is the same as their fair value.

31 March 2019
£m

31 March 2018
£m

Cash:

Pounds sterling

7.6

4.7

euros

5.1

3.4

Canadian dollars

14.0

14.4

US dollars

78.8

94.5

Australian dollars

1.7

2.0

Other

0.2

0.2

Cash and cash equivalents per the consolidated balance sheet

107.4

119.2

Held repayable only for production financing

55.8

58.1

Other

51.6

61.1

Cash and cash equivalents

107.4

119.2

The Group had no cash equivalents at either 31 March 2019 or 2018.

20. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

ACCOUNTING POLICY

Trade payables are generally not interest-bearing and are stated at amortised cost.

Contract liabilities represent the obligation to transfer goods or services to a customer for which consideration has been received, or consideration is due from the customer.

The potential cash payments related to put options issued by the Group over the non-controlling interest of subsidiary companies are accounted for as financial liabilities. The amount that may become payable under the option on exercise is initially recognised on acquisition at present value with a corresponding charge directly to equity. Such options are subsequently measured at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method, to accrete the liability up to the amount payable under the option at the date at which it first becomes exercisable; the charge arising is recorded as a financing cost. If the option expires unexercised, the liability is derecognised with a corresponding adjustment to equity.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

Amounts are recognised as non-current when the Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the balance in a period of greater than 12 months from the reporting date.

ANALYSIS OF AMOUNTS RECOGNISED BY THE GROUP

Current

Note

31 March 2019
£m

31 March 2018
£m

Trade payables

74.9

49.7

Accruals

345.1

369.5

Contract liabilities

92.9

67.8

Payable to joint ventures

0.2

0.2

Contingent consideration payable

5.3

2.5

Other payables

10.9

11.7

Total

529.3

501.4

Non-current

Accruals

0.5

0.5

Contract liabilities

0.5

0.4

Put liabilities on partly owned subsidiaries

14.6

27.1

Total

15.6

28.0

Trade and other payables principally comprise amounts outstanding for trade purchases and ongoing costs. For most suppliers no interest is charged, but for overdue balances interest may be charged at various interest rates.

The movements in contingent consideration payable during the year ended were as follows:


	Sierra Affinity £m			Dualtone £m			Last Gang £m			MGC £m		Total £m
At 1 April 2018		0.1			0.2			1.1			1.1		2.5

Additions during the year		—			—			—			4.1		4.1
Utilised during the year		—			(0.3	)		—			—		(0.3	)
Reversed during the year		(0.1	)		—			(1.1	)		—		(1.2	)
Exchange differences		—			0.1			—			0.1		0.2

At 31 March 2019		—			—			—			5.3		5.3

Expected payment period		N/A			N/A			N/A			2019/20
Total maximum consideration £m		N/A			N/A			N/A			28.4
Shown in the consolidated balance sheet as:
Current		—			—			—			5.3
Non-current		—			—			—			—

The maximum contractual consideration payable is calculated undiscounted and using the foreign exchange rates prevailing as at year end.

Trade and other payables are held in the following currencies. Amounts held in currencies other than pounds sterling have been converted at their respective exchange rates ruling at the balance sheet date.


	Pounds sterling £m		euros £m		Canadian dollars £m		US dollars £m		Other £m		Total £m
Current		104.8		29.8		71.7		315.2		7.8		529.3
Non-current		1.0		—		0.3		14.3		—		15.6

At 31 March 2019		105.8		29.8		72.0		329.5		7.8		544.9

Current		100.5		26.5		92.2		275.2		7.0		501.4
Non-current		—		—		—		27.9		0.1		28.0

At 31 March 2018		100.5		26.5		92.2		303.1		7.1		529.4

The directors consider that the carrying amount of trade and other payables approximates to their fair value.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

21. PROVISIONS

ACCOUNTING POLICY

Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation, legal or constructive, as a result of a past event, where the obligation can be estimated reliably, and where it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle that obligation. Provisions are measured at the directors’ best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the obligation at the balance sheet date, and are discounted to present value where the effect is material. Where discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to unwinding the discount is recognised as a finance expense.

AMOUNTS RECOGNISED BY THE GROUP


	Onerous contracts £m			Restructuring and redundancy £m			Other £m			Total £m
At 1 April 2017		1.6			30.4			0.1			32.1
Provisions recognised in the year		0.2			7.0			—			7.2
Provisions reversed in the year		—			(0.3	)		—			(0.3	)
Utilisation of provisions		(1.0	)		(30.1	)		—			(31.1	)
Exchange differences		(0.2	)		(1.4	)		—			(1.6	)

At 31 March 2018		0.6			5.6			0.1			6.3

Acquisitions of subsidiaries		—			—			0.1			0.1
Provisions recognised in the year		—			6.1			0.6			6.7
Utilisation of provisions		(0.5	)		(8.2	)		(0.1	)		(8.8	)
Exchange differences		0.1			0.3			(0.1	)		0.3

At 31 March 2019		0.2			3.8			0.6			4.6

Shown in the consolidated balance sheet as:
Non-current		—			0.4			—			0.4
Current		0.2			3.4			0.6			4.2

Onerous contracts

Onerous contracts represent provisions in respect of onerous leasehold property leases which comprise onerous commitments on leasehold properties that were expected to be utilised over the remaining contract period. These provisions are expected to be utilised within one year (2018: two years) from the balance sheet date.

Restructuring and redundancy

Restructuring and redundancy provisions represent future cash flows related to the cost of redundancy plans, outplacement, supplementary unemployment benefits and senior staff benefits. Such provisions are only recognised when restructuring or redundancy programmes are formally adopted and announced publicly and the general recognition criteria of IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets are met. These provisions are expected to be utilised within two years (2018: two years) from the balance sheet date.

Other

Other primarily includes provisions for inventory destruction arising from the impairments recorded in relation to our home entertainment business. These provisions are expected to be utilised within one year.

22. INTEREST-BEARING LOANS AND BORROWINGS

ACCOUNTING POLICY

All interest-bearing loans and borrowings are initially recognised at the fair value of the consideration received less directly attributable transaction costs, with subsequent measurement at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Under the amortised cost method, the difference between the amount initially recognised and the redemption value is recorded in the income statement over the period of the borrowing on an effective interest rate basis.

The combination of the Group’s non-amortising, fixed-rate debt financing and revolving credit facility provides the Group with a long-term capital structure appropriate for its strategic ambitions. In addition, the financing structure permits flexibility when undertaking acquisitions and other corporate activity, and allows the Group to react swiftly to commercial opportunities.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

AMOUNTS RECOGNISED BY THE GROUP


	31 March 2019 £m			31 March 2018 £m
Bank borrowings		42.7			23.8
Senior secured notes		355.0			355.0
Bank overdrafts		0.3			—
Deferred finance charges net of premium on senior secured notes		(5.9	)		(5.7	)
Other		1.0			2.5

Interest bearing loans and borrowings		393.1			375.6

Cash and cash equivalents (other than those held by production subsidiaries)		(51.6	)		(61.1	)

Net Debt		341.5			314.5

Shown in the consolidated balance sheet as:
Non-current		392.2			375.2
Current		0.9			0.4

Fair value considerations for the senior secured notes are disclosed in Note 25. The weighted average interest rates on all bank borrowings are not materially different from their nominal interest rates. The weighted average interest rate on all interest-bearing loans and borrowings is 6.5% (2018: 6.5%).

BANK BORROWINGS

During the year the Group refinanced its super senior revolving credit facility (“RCF”). The new facility matures in December 2023. Any amounts still outstanding at such date must be repaid in full provided that some or all of the lenders under the RCF may elect to extend their commitments subject to terms and conditions to be agreed among the relevant parties.

The RCF is subject to a number of financial covenants including interest cover charge, and net debt against underlying EBITDA.

At 31 March 2019, the Group had available £156.8 million of undrawn committed bank borrowings under the RCF (2018: £134.4 million), consisting of funds available in Canadian dollars, euros, pounds sterling and US dollars. The directors consider that the carrying amount of the drawn bank borrowings at 31 March 2019 approximates its fair value.

The RCF is secured against the assets of various Group subsidiaries which make up the ‘Restricted group’.

Subsequent to the financial year end the Group entered into a term loan maturing on 31 December 2020 to support the acquisition of Audio Network Limited. The term loan is subject to the same covenants as the Group’s RCF. Refer to Note 35.

SENIOR SECURED NOTES

The Group has issued £355.0 million senior secured notes (Notes) bearing interest at a rate of 6.875% per annum which mature in December 2022.

The Notes are subject to a number of financial covenants including interest cover charge and gross debt against underlying EBITDA.

The fair value of the Notes as at 31 March 2019 is £366.3 million (2018: £377.6 million).

The Notes are secured against the assets of various Group subsidiaries which make up the ‘Restricted group’ and rank pari passu with the revolving credit facility.

DEFERRED FINANCE CHARGES

The Group capitalised fees of £2.3 million during the year associated with the refinancing of the RCF. The fees were capitalised to the consolidated balance sheet and are amortised using the effective interest rate method. The remaining value of deferred finance changes from the previous RCF of £1.4 million have been written-off and a charge has been recorded as a financing cost.

PREMIUM ON SENIOR SECURED NOTES

During the prior year ended 31 March 2018 the Group issued £70.0 million of Notes for a premium of £4.0 million. The premium has been netted off from deferred finance charges in the table above and will be amortised using the effective interest rate method.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

FOREIGN CURRENCIES

The carrying amounts of the Group’s gross borrowings at year end are denominated in the following currencies. Amounts held in currencies other than pounds sterling are converted at their respective exchange rates ruling at the balance sheet date.


	Pounds sterling		Canadian dollars		US dollars		euros		Total
	£m		£m		£m		£m		£m
Bank borrowings		—		6.5		24.1		12.1		42.7
Senior secured notes		355.0		—		—		—		355.0
Other		0.3		0.5		0.5		—		1.3

At 31 March 2019		355.3		7.0		24.6		12.1		399.0

Bank borrowings		—		7.6		16.2		—		23.8
Senior secured notes		355.0		—		—		—		355.0
Other		—		0.4		2.1		—		2.5

At 31 March 2018		355.0		8.0		18.3		—		381.3

The following are the movements in the Group’s financing liabilities during the year.


	Bank borrowings			Senior secured notes		Other loans including overdrafts			Total
	£m			£m		£m			£m
At 1 April 2017		—			285.0		0.5			285.5
Drawdowns		302.6			70.0		2.1			374.7
Repayments		(269.7	)		—		—			(269.7	)
Exchange differences		(9.1	)		—		(0.1	)		(9.2	)

At 31 March 2018		23.8			355.0		2.5			381.3

Drawdowns		372.0			—		0.8			372.8
Repayments		(355.1	)		—		(2.1	)		(357.2	)
Exchange differences		2.0			—		0.1			2.1

At 31 March 2019		42.7			355.0		1.3			399.0

23. PRODUCTION FINANCING

ACCOUNTING POLICY

Production financing relates to short-term financing for the Group’s productions. Interest on production finance which is directly attributable to the acquisition or production of a qualifying asset forms part of the cost of that asset and is capitalised.

AMOUNTS RECOGNISED BY THE GROUP

Production financing is used to fund the Group’s productions. The financing is arranged on an individual production basis by special purpose production subsidiaries which are excluded from the security of the Group’s corporate facility.

Production financing facilities are secured by the assets and future revenue of the individual production subsidiaries and are non-recourse to other Group companies or assets.

It is short-term financing, typically having a maturity of less than two years, whilst the title is in production and is repaid once delivered and the government subsidies, tax credits, broadcaster pre-sales and international sales have been received.

The Company considers this type of financing to be short-term in nature and it is excluded from net debt. The Company therefore shows the cash flows associated with these activities separately. In connection with the production of a television or film programme, the Group typically records initial cash outflows due to its investment in the production and concurrently records initial positive cash inflows from the production financing it normally obtains.

Note

31 March 2019
£m

31 March 2018
£m

Production financing held by production subsidiaries

192.4

171.9

Other loans

3.5

4.9

Production financing

195.9

176.8

Cash and cash equivalents (held by production subsidiaries)

(55.8

)

(58.1

)

Production financing (net of cash)

140.1

118.7

Production financing shown in the consolidated balance sheet as:

Non-current

110.2

86.7

Current

85.7

90.1

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

Fair value considerations are disclosed in Note 25. Interest is charged at bank prime rate plus a margin. The weighted average interest rate on all production financing is 5.0% (2018: 3.9%).

The Group has Canadian dollar and US dollar production credit facilities with various banks. Amounts held in currencies other than pounds sterling have been converted at their respective exchange rates ruling at the balance sheet date. The carrying amounts are denominated in the following currencies:

Pounds sterling

Canadian dollars

US dollars

Total

£m

At 31 March 2019

—

85.6

110.3

195.9

At 31 March 2018

10.2

64.6

102.0

176.8

The following are the movements in the Group’s production financing and other loans during the year.


	Production financing			Other loans			Total
	£m			£m			£m
At 1 April 2017		190.8			5.2			196.0
Drawdowns		234.4			0.3			234.7
Repayments		(233.9	)		—			(233.9	)
Exchange differences		(19.4	)		(0.6	)		(20.0	)

At 31 March 2018		171.9			4.9			176.8

Drawdowns		224.5			0.8			225.3
Repayments		(211.8	)		(2.5	)		(214.3	)
Exchange differences		7.8			0.3			8.1

At 31 March 2019		192.4			3.5			195.9

24. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS & HEDGING

ACCOUNTING POLICY

The Group may use derivative financial instruments to reduce its exposure to foreign exchange and interest rate movements. The Group does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for financial trading purposes.

Derivative financial assets and liabilities are recognised when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Derivative financial instruments are classified as fair value through profit and loss and recognised in the consolidated balance sheet at fair value. Derivatives designated as hedging instruments are classified within their intended hedging relationship as either a cash flow hedge, net investment hedge or fair value hedge. Changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges are recognised in other comprehensive income to the extent that they are deemed effective. Ineffective portions are immediately recognised in the consolidated income statement. When the hedged item affects profit or loss, then the amounts deferred in equity are recycled to the consolidated income statement when the highly probable forecast transaction has occurred. Where the hedged item results in an asset, the fair value change in the hedge instrument is included in the cost of the asset.

Hedge instruments designated within a fair value hedge record the change in the fair value in the consolidated income statement, along with the changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability. Changes in the fair value of any derivative instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting are immediately recognised in the consolidated income statement.

ANALYSIS OF AMOUNTS RECOGNISED BY THE GROUP


	Note		31 March 2019 £m			31 March 2018 £m
Derivative financial assets		25		0.9			1.1
Derivative financial liabilities		25		(3.5	)		(2.7	)

				(2.6	)		(1.6	)

HEDGING ACTIVITIES AND DERIVATIVES

The Group is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing business operations. The primary risk managed using derivative instruments is foreign currency risk.

The Group’s risk management strategy and how it is applied is explained in Note 27.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

Cash flow hedges

Foreign exchange forward contracts are designated as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges of forecast purchases in the Group’s operating currencies. Most of these contracts are denominated in the subsidiaries’ functional currency and primarily cover minimum guaranteed advances (MG) payments in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, the Benelux, Germany and Spain. These forecast transactions are highly probable, and they comprise payments of minimum guarantees. The foreign exchange forward contract balances vary with the level of expected foreign currency purchases and changes in foreign exchange forward rates.

The hedge ineffectiveness can arise from:

•

Differences in the timing of the cash flows of the hedged items and the hedging instruments

•

Different indexes (and accordingly different curves) linked to the hedged risk of the hedged items and hedging instruments

•

The counterparties’ credit risk differently impacting the fair value movements of the hedging instruments and hedged items

•

Changes to the forecasted amount of cash flows of hedged items and hedging instruments

There is an economic relationship between the hedged items and the hedging instruments as the terms of the foreign exchange forward contracts match the terms of the expected highly probable forecast transactions (i.e. notional amount and expected payment date). The Group has established a hedge ratio of 1:1 for the hedging relationships as the underlying risk of the foreign exchange forward contracts are identical to the hedged risk components. To test the hedge effectiveness, the Group uses the critical terms comparison method and compares the changes in the fair value of the hedging instruments against the changes in fair value of the hedged items attributable to the hedged risks.

The impact of the hedging instruments on the statement of financial position is, as follows:


	Weighted average hedged rate		Change in value of the hedging instruments since inception¹ £m			Change in value of the hedge items since inception¹ £m			Notional amount CCY m
As at 31 March 2019
Buy/(Sell) foreign exchange contracts:
CAD:AUD		1.05		—			—			(0.1	)
CAD:HUF		210.33		—			—			6.2
GBP:CAD		1.76		—			—			3.4
GBP:USD		1.26		(0.3	)		(0.3	)		17.7
EUR:CAD		1.51		—			—			0.5
EUR:USD		1.16		0.2			0.2			9.5
USD:AUD		1.40		—			—			(0.8	)
USD:CAD		1.32		0.3			0.4			(1.4	)
As at 31 March 2018
Buy/(Sell) foreign exchange contracts:
CAD:HUF		196.04		—			—			0.2
GBP:CAD		1.82		(0.2	)		(0.2	)		4.0
GBP:EUR		1.14		—			—			14.0
GBP:USD		1.37		(1.0	)		(1.0	)		52.9
EUR:CAD		1.62		—			—			(0.8	)
EUR:USD		1.24		(0.1	)		(0.1	)		1.9
USD:AUD		1.30		—			—			(3.6	)
USD:CAD		1.29		0.2			0.2			(13.9	)
USD:ZAR		12.50		(0.1	)		(0.1	)		(0.4	)

1.	The above table is rounded to the nearest £0.1 million, therefore where the aggregate of the fair value of the open derivative assets or liabilities is below £50,000 it has been present as £nil.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

Other derivatives

The following table provides the fair values of derivatives, at 31 March 2019, where the Group’s operating units have monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than their respective functional currency. To remove the profit and loss volatility from this mismatch the Group has a programme of entering into currency derivatives to limit the revaluation exposure in the profit and loss.


	31 March 2019								31 March 2018
	Notional CCY m			Fair value¹ £m			Average FX rate		Nominal CCY m			Fair value¹ £m			Average FX rate
Buy/(Sell) foreign exchange contracts:
CAD:AUD		—			—			—		(23.1	)		—			1.01
GBP:AUD		9.0			(0.2	)		1.87		(10.6	)		(0.1	)		1.84
GBP:CAD		53.5			(1.1	)		1.78		(27.0	)		(0.2	)		1.82
GBP:CNY		4.2			(0.1	)		8.93		(0.6	)		—			8.91
GBP:EUR		(37.1	)		(0.4	)		1.18		(18.4	)		(0.1	)		1.08
GBP:USD		54.6			(1.0	)		1.33		(27.4	)		(0.1	)		1.28
EUR:CAD		14.3			0.1			1.51		10.9			—			1.59
EUR:USD		13.2			—			1.13		0.6			—			1.23
USD:AUD		(2.6	)		—			1.41		(0.8	)		—			1.31
USD:CAD		34.7			(0.1	)		1.33		0.1			0.1			1.29

1.	The above table is rounded to the nearest £0.1 million, therefore where the aggregate of the fair value of the open derivative assets or liabilities is below £50,000 it has been present as £nil.

Impact of hedging on equity

Refer to Note 31 for the movements in the cash-flow hedge reserve.

25. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

Under IFRS, fair value measurements are categorised into Level 1, 2 or 3 based on the degree to which the inputs to the fair value measurements are observable and the significance of the inputs to the fair value measurement in its entirety, which are described as follows:


Level 1		Fair value measurements are derived from unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2		Fair value measurements are derived from inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (as prices) or indirectly (derived from prices).

Level 3		Fair value measurements are derived from valuation techniques that include inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data.

The following table provides the fair value measurement hierarchy of the Group’s assets and liabilities.

Year ended

31 March 2019

Year ended

31 March 2018

Note

£m

Assets measured at fair value

Derivative financial assets

Level 2

0.9

1.1

Non-listed equity instruments

Level 3

3.2

0.8

Liabilities measured at fair value

Derivative financial liabilities

Level 2

(3.5

)

(2.7

)

Contingent consideration payable

Level 3

—

(2.5

)

Liabilities for which fair values are disclosed

Senior secured notes

Level 1

366.3

377.6

Total

366.9

374.3

The key assumptions taken into consideration when measuring the value of contingent consideration payable are the performance expectations of the acquisition and a discount rate that reflects the size and nature of the new business. There is no reasonable change in discount rate or performance targets that would give rise to a material change in the liability in these consolidated financial statements.

The key assumption in measuring the value of the non-listed equity instruments is the long-term performance of the investment. There is no reasonable change in the performance of the investments that would give rise to a material change in the assets in these consolidated financial statements.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

During the year the Group subscribed to shares in WCI One, LLC (trading as NewTV) for a total of £2.1 million. Under the purchase agreement the Group is committed to contribute total equity of US$10 million (equivalent to £7.6 million at 31 March 2019). An additional £0.2 million was paid to acquire an equity interest of 6.9% in Creative Labs L.P. total commitment is for US$1 million (equivalent to £0.8 million at 31 March 2019).

VALUATION TECHNIQUES AND INPUTS

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the above fair values:


		Valuation technique and key inputs

Level 1: Senior secured note		There is an active market for the Group’s quoted debt instruments.

Level 2: Derivative financial instruments		Discounted cash flow – future cash flows are estimated based on forward exchange rates (from observable forward exchange rates at the end of the reporting period) and contract forward rates, discounted at a rate that reflects the credit risk of various counterparties.

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements categorised with Level 3, together with qualitative sensitivity analysis are shown below:

26. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND TRANSACTIONS WITH EQUITY HOLDERS

ACCOUNTING POLICY

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The consideration transferred in a business combination is measured at fair value, which is calculated as the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of assets transferred by the Group, liabilities incurred by the Group to the former owners of the acquiree and the equity interest issued by the Group in exchange for control of the acquiree. Acquisition-related costs are written off in the consolidated income statement as incurred.

Goodwill arising on a business combination is recognised as an asset and initially measured at cost, being the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred and the amount recognised for non-controlling interests over the fair value of net identifiable assets acquired (including other intangible assets) and liabilities assumed. If this consideration is lower than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary or business acquired, any negative goodwill is recognised immediately in the consolidated income statement.

Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the acquirer is recognised at fair value at the acquisition date. Subsequent changes to the fair value of the contingent consideration which is deemed to be an asset or liability are recognised in the consolidated income statement.

Contingent payments made to selling shareholders, to the extent they are linked to continuing service conditions, are treated as remuneration and expensed within the consolidated income statement.

When a business combination is achieved in stages, the Group’s previously-held interests in the acquired entity is remeasured to its acquisition date fair value and the resulting gain or loss, if any, is recognised in the consolidated income statement. Amounts arising from interests in the acquiree prior to the acquisition date that have previously been recognised in other comprehensive income are reclassified to the consolidated income statement, where such treatment would be appropriate if that interest were disposed of.

Transactions that result in changes in ownership interests while retaining control are accounted for as transactions with equity holders in their capacity as equity holders. As a result, no gain or loss on such changes is recognised in profit or loss; instead, it is recognised in equity. Also, no change in carrying amount of assets (including goodwill) or liabilities is recognised as a result of such transactions.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2019

Acquisitions

The Group acquired 70.1% stake in Whizz Kid Entertainment Limited (“Whizz Kid”), a UK based unscripted television production company, on 9 April 2018 for a total consideration of £6.9 million settled by a cash payment of £5.0 million and by issuing 637,952 shares in Entertainment One Ltd. amounting to £1.9 million. Acquired intangibles of £0.7 million were identified which represent the value of television show concepts and back-end royalties following the end of a series production. The resultant goodwill represents the value placed on the opportunity to grow the content and formats produced by the company. None of the goodwill is expected to be tax deductible for income tax purposes.

The Group acquired 100% of Magnolia Record Club LLC (“Magnolia”) on 26 July 2018 for a consideration of £0.3 million. Acquired intangibles were identified on the acquisition relating to existing customer lists and brand names.

The results of both acquisitions have been presented within the Film, Television & Music segment, and contributed £6.8 million to segment revenue and £0.2 million to underlying EBITDA for the period since acquisition. The following table summarises the fair values, as at the acquisition date, of the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and the total consideration transferred as part of the acquisitions made during the year.

Final

Whizz Kid

Magnolia

Total

£m

Acquired intangibles

0.7

0.3

1.0

Trade and other receivables

1.3

—

1.3

Cash and cash equivalents

3.6

—

3.6

Trade and other payables

(3.8

)

—

(3.8

)

Current tax liabilities

(0.4

)

—

(0.4

)

Provisions

(0.1

)

—

(0.1

)

Total net assets acquired

1.3

0.3

1.6

Group’s proportionate interest of fair value of net assets acquired

70.1

100.0

Group’s share of fair value of net assets acquired

0.9

0.3

1.2

Goodwill

6.0

—

6.0

Net assets acquired

6.9

0.3

7.2

Satisfied by:

Cash

5.0

0.3

5.3

Shares in Entertainment One Ltd.

1.9

—

1.9

Total consideration transferred

6.9

0.3

7.2

The net cash outflow arising in the period from the acquisition was made up of:

Cash consideration settled during the year

5.0

0.3

5.3

Less: Cash and cash equivalents acquired

(3.6

)

—

(3.6

)

Total net cash outflow

1.4

0.3

1.7

Non-controlling interests proportionate interest of fair value of net assets

0.4

—

0.4

Total non-controlling interests

0.4

—

0.4

Settlement of contingent consideration

During the year, contingent consideration payable relating to the prior year acquisition of Dualtone Music group a payment of £0.3 million. See Note 20 for details on movements in contingent consideration payable.

Transactions with equity holders

Sierra Pictures

On 27 June 2018, the Group acquired the remaining 49% in Sierra Pictures, LLC (“Sierra/Affinity”) for a total consideration of £14.2 million settled by a cash payment of £9.7 million and by issuing 1,231,768 shares in Entertainment One Ltd. amounting to £4.5 million.

The carrying value of the non-controlling interest in Sierra/Affinity on 27 June 2018 amounting to £8.6 million was de-recognised and transaction costs of £0.1 million was recorded as a charge to the Group’s retained earnings. The Currency translation reserve relating to the previous non-controlling interest of £1.2 million has been transferred to the Group. The difference of £6.7 million has been recognised as a charge to the Group’s retained earnings.

As a result of the acquisition, the put and call options granted over the 49% shares have been cancelled. The carrying value of the liability as at 27 June 2018 of £17.9 million has been reversed with the corresponding adjustment to the Put option reserve of £12.2 million. The difference of £5.7 million has been credited to retained earnings.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

The Mark Gordon Company

As part of the Group’s acquisition of the remaining 49% in The Mark Gordon Company on 2 March 2018 the vendors were entitled to receive a pro-rate share of certain pre-acquisition contingent receipts where these could be recovered. Due to this arrangement the Group recognised a further £4.1 million in consideration for the transaction during the year.

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2018

Acquisitions

The Group acquired 60% of Round Room Entertainment, LLC on 31 January 2018 for a consideration of £0.5 million. No acquired intangibles were identified on the acquisition.

Settlement of contingent consideration

During the year, contingent consideration payable relating to the prior year acquisition of Renegade Entertainment, LLC was settled by issuing 778,516 shares in Entertainment One Ltd. amounting to £1.8 million and a cash payment of £2.7 million. A payment of £0.5 million was also made in part settlement of contingent consideration payable relating to the prior year acquisition of Dualtone Music group. See Note 20 for details on movements in contingent consideration payable in the year ended 31 March 2018.

Transactions with equity holders

On 2 March 2018, the Group acquired the remaining 49% in The Mark Gordon Company (“MGC”) for a total consideration of £146.5 million settled by a cash payment of £114.8 million and by issuing 10,826,566 shares in Entertainment One Ltd. amounting to £31.7 million. In addition, the seller will be entitled to a maximum aggregate amount of £26.6 million (US$37.5 million) in respect of its pro-rata share of certain pre-acquisition contingent receipts, if actually received by MGC.

The carrying value of the non-controlling interest in MGC on 2 March 2018 £37.0 million was de-recognised, contingent consideration of £1.1 million was recognised and transaction costs of £0.7 million were recorded and the difference of £111.3 million has been recognised as a charge to the Group’s retained earnings.

27. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

The Group’s overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on its financial performance and focuses on mitigation of the unpredictability of financial markets as they affect the Group.

The Group’s activities expose it to certain financial risks including interest rate risk, foreign currency risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. These risks are managed by the Chief Financial Officer under policies approved by the Board, which are summarised below.

INTEREST RATE RISK MANAGEMENT

When the Group is exposed to fluctuating interest rates the Group considers whether to fix portions of debt using interest rate swaps, in order to optimise net finance costs and reduce excessive volatility in reported earnings. Requirements for interest rate hedging activities are monitored on a regular basis.

Interest rate sensitivity

The Group holds £355.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.875% senior secured notes (Notes), due December 2022, and a super senior revolving credit facility (RCF), which matures in December 2023.

At 31 March 2019, the Group’s fixed rate debt represented 89% of total gross debt (2018: 93%). Consequently, a 1% movement in interest rates on floating rate debt would impact the 2019 post-tax profit for the year by less than £0.4 million (2018: £0.3 million).

For financial assets and liabilities classified at fair value through profit or loss, the movements in the year relating to changes in fair value and interest are not separated.

FOREIGN CURRENCY RISK MANAGEMENT

The Group is exposed to exchange rate fluctuations because it undertakes transactions denominated in foreign currency and it is exposed to foreign currency translation risk through its investment in overseas subsidiaries.

The Group manages transactions with foreign exchange exposures by undertaking foreign currency hedging using forward foreign exchange contracts for significant transactions (principally minimum guaranteed advanced payments). The implementation of these forward contracts is based on highly probable forecast transactions and qualifies for cash flow hedge accounting. The Group further manages its transactional exposure to fair value movements on foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities through using forward foreign exchange contracts.

The majority of the Group’s operations are domestic within their country of operation. The Group seeks to create a natural hedge of this exposure through its policy of aligning approximately the currency composition of its net borrowings with its forecast operating cash flows.

The Group does not hedge net investment in operations with non-GBP functional currencies.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

Foreign exchange rate sensitivity

The following table illustrates the Group’s sensitivity to foreign exchange rates on its derivative financial instruments. Sensitivity is calculated on financial instruments at 31 March 2019 denominated in non-functional currencies for all operating units within the Group. The sensitivity analysis includes only unhedged foreign currency denominated monetary items. The percentage movement applied to each currency is based on management’s measurement of foreign exchange rate risk.


	31 March 2019		31 March 2018
	Impact on		Impact on
	consolidated		consolidated
	income statement		income statement
Percentage movement	+/-£m		+/-£m
10% appreciation of the US dollar		5.9		9.4
10% appreciation of the Canadian dollar		0.1		(0.9	)
10% appreciation of the euro		0.4		0.3
10% appreciation of the Australian dollar		0.1		0.2

CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT

Credit risk arises from cash and cash equivalents, deposits with banks and financial institutions, as well as credit exposures to customers, including outstanding receivables and committed transactions. The Group manages credit risk on cash and deposits by entering into financial instruments only with highly credit-rated, authorised counterparties which are reviewed and approved regularly by management. Counterparties’ positions are monitored on a regular basis to ensure that they are within the approved limits and there are no significant concentrations of credit risk. Trade receivables consist of a large number of customers spread across diverse geographical areas. Ongoing credit evaluation is performed on the financial condition of counterparties.

As at 31 March 2019 the Group had three customers (2018: two) that owed the Group more than 5% of the Group’s total amounts receivable. These three customers accounted for approximately 42% of the total amounts receivable (2018: 32%).

The Group considers its maximum exposure to credit risk as follows:

Year ended

31 March 2019

Year ended

31 March 2018

Note

£m

Cash and cash equivalents

107.4

119.2

Net trade receivables

521.2

405.7

Total

628.6

524.9

LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT

The Group maintains an appropriate liquidity risk management position by having sufficient cash and availability of funding through an adequate level of committed credit facilities. Management continuously monitors rolling forecasts of the Group’s liquidity reserve on the basis of expected cash flows in the short, medium and long-term. At 31 March 2019, the undrawn committed borrowings under the RCF are equivalent to £156.8 million (2018: £134.4 million). The facility was entered into in December 2018 and matures in 2023 (see Note 22).

Analysis of the maturity profile of the Group’s financial liabilities including interest payments, which will be settled on a net basis at the balance sheet date, is shown below:


	Trade and other payables		Interest bearing loans and borrowings¹		Production financing		Total
	£m		£m		£m		£m
Amounts due for settlement at 31 March 2019
Within one year		91.1		25.2		85.7		202.0
One to two years		—		24.3		110.2		134.5
Two to five years		14.6		446.8		—		461.4
After five years		—		0.7		—		0.7

Total		105.7		497.0		195.9		798.6

Amounts due for settlement at 31 March 2018
Within one year		63.9		24.7		90.1		178.7
One to two years		—		24.3		86.7		111.0
Two to five years		27.1		454.1		—		481.2
After five years		—		—		—		—

Total		91.0		503.1		176.8		770.9

1.	Amounts for interest-bearing loans and borrowings include interest payments.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT

The Group manages its capital to ensure that entities in the Group will be able to continue to trade on a going concern basis while maximising the return to shareholders through the optimisation of its debt to equity ratio. The Group’s overall strategy remains unchanged from previous periods.

The capital structure of the Group consists of net debt, being the interest bearing loans and borrowings disclosed in Note 22 after deducting cash and bank balances which are not held repayable only for production financing (disclosed in Note 19), and equity of the Group (comprising issued capital and reserves disclosed in Note 31 and retained earnings and non-controlling interests).

The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern in order to grow the business, provide returns for shareholders, provide benefits for other stakeholders and optimise the weighted average cost of capital and other capital efficiencies.

The objectives are subject to maintaining sufficient financial flexibility to undertake its investment plans. There are no externally imposed capital requirements. The management of the Group’s capital is performed by the Board. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt.

28. SUBSIDIARIES

The Group’s principal wholly-owned subsidiary undertakings are as follows:


Name	Country of incorporation	Principal activity

Entertainment One Films Canada Inc.	Canada	Content ownership and distribution

Entertainment One Television International Ltd.	Canada	Sales and distribution of films and television programmes

Entertainment One Television Productions Ltd.	Canada	Production of television programmes

Alliance Films (UK) Limited	England and Wales	Content ownership

Entertainment One UK Limited	England and Wales	Content ownership and distribution

Deluxe Pictures d/b/a The Mark Gordon Company	US	Production of film and television programmes

Entertainment One Television USA Inc.	US	Sales and distribution of films and television programmes

eOne Features LLC	US	Content ownership

Sierra Pictures, LLC *	US	Production and international sales of films

*	As a result of the purchase of the remaining 49% of Sierra Pictures, LLC, it is a wholly owned subsidiary from 27 June 2018. Refer to Note 26 for details.

All of the above subsidiary undertakings are 100% owned and are owned through intermediate holding companies. The proportion held is equivalent to the percentage of voting rights held. See Note 35 for details of post balance sheet reorganisation of operating subsidiaries incorporated in Canada.

All of the above subsidiary undertakings have been consolidated in the consolidated financial statements under the acquisition method of accounting.

Production special purpose entities are not classified as principal subsidiaries.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

29. INTEREST IN JOINT VENTURES

ACCOUNTING POLICY

The Group’s interests in its joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method. The investment is initially recognised at cost and is subsequently adjusted to recognise changes in the Group’s share of net assets of the associate or joint venture since the acquisition date. The share of results of its joint ventures are shown within single line items in the consolidated balance sheet and consolidated income statement, respectively.

The financial statements of the Group’s joint ventures are generally prepared for the same reporting period as the Group. Where necessary, adjustments are made to bring the accounting policies in line with those of the Group.

YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2019

Details of the Group’s joint ventures at 31 March 2019 are as follows:


Name	Country of incorporation	Proportion held	Principal activity

eOne/ Fox Home Ent Distribution Canada Ltd.	Canada	50%	Home entertainment distribution

Creative England-Entertainment One Global Television Initiative Limited	England and Wales	50%	Development of television shows

Suite Distribution Limited	England and Wales	50%	Production of films

Automatik Entertainment LLC	US	40%	Film development

Squid Distribution LLC	US	50%	Production of films

The Girlaxy LLC	US	50%	Content ownership and distribution

Contractual arrangements establish joint control over each joint venture listed above. No single venturer is in a position to control the activity unilaterally.

The movements in the carrying amount of interests in joint ventures in the year was as follows:


	31 March 2019		31 March 2018
	£m		£m
Carrying amount of interests in joint ventures		1.0		1.1
Group’s share of results of joint ventures for the year		—		—
Foreign exchange		0.2		(0.1	)

Carrying amount of interests in joint ventures		1.2		1.0

The Group’s share of results of joint ventures for the year of £nil charge (2018: £nil) includes a charge of £nil (2018: £nil charge) relating to the Group’s share of tax, finance costs and depreciation.

The following presents, on a condensed basis, the effects of including joint ventures in the consolidated financial statements using the equity method. Each joint venture is considered individually immaterial to the Group’s consolidated financial statements.


	31 March 2019		31 March 2018
	£m		£m
Revenue		2.2		2.4
Profit for the year		0.2		0.1

Profit attributable to the Group		—		—

Dividends received from interests in joint ventures		—		—

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

30. INTEREST IN PARTLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARIES

ACCOUNTING POLICY

The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries (the Group). Control of the Group’s subsidiaries is achieved when the Group is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee.

The financial statements of the subsidiaries are generally prepared for the same reporting periods as the parent company, using consistent accounting policies. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date of acquisition and continue to be consolidated until the date of disposal or at the point in the future in which the Group ceases to have control of the entity. All intra-group balances, transactions, income and expenses, and unrealised profits and losses resulting from intra-group transactions that are recognised in assets, are eliminated in full.

PRINCIPAL SUBSIDIARIES WITH NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS

The Group’s principal subsidiaries that have non-controlling interests are set out below:


Name	Country of incorporation	Proportion held	Principal activity
Astley Baker Davies Limited	England and Wales	70%	Ownership of IP

Whizz Kid Entertainment Limited	England and Wales	70%	Production of television programmes

MR Productions Holdings, LLC (Makeready)	US	85%	Film development

Renegade Entertainment, LLC (Renegade 83)	US	65%	Production of television programmes

Round Room Live, LLC	US	60%	Production of live events

As a result of the purchase of the remaining 49% of Sierra Pictures, LLC, it became a wholly owned subsidiary from 27 June 2018 and as a result Sierra Pictures, LLC entities are not included in the table above.

The following presents, on a condensed basis, the effects of including partly-owned subsidiaries in the consolidated financial statements for the years ended:

Astley Baker
Davies
Limited

Sierra
Pictures¹

Renegade 83

Round Room

Makeready²

Whizz Kid³

Total

Year ended 31 March 2019

£m

Revenue

22.1

15.6

36.9

6.1

0.2

6.8

87.7

Profit for the year

9.0

(0.5

)

4.9

(0.7

)

(2.8

)

(0.1

)

9.8

Profit attributable to the Group

6.3

(0.3

)

3.2

(0.4

)

(2.5

)

(0.1

)

6.2

Dividends paid to non-controlling interests

5.0

—

1.8

—

6.8

Non-current assets

124.7

—

2.0

(0.1

)

24.0

0.5

151.1

Current assets

10.3

—

11.0

1.6

1.7

1.5

26.1

Non-current liabilities

(21.5

)

—

(0.1

)

(21.6

)

Current liabilities

(2.5

)

—

(4.8

)

(2.5

)

(16.2

)

(0.8

)

(26.8

)

Net assets of partly owned subsidiaries

111.0

—

8.2

(1.0

)

9.5

1.1

128.8

Non-controlling interests

(33.3

)

—

(2.9

)

0.4

(1.4

)

(0.3

)

(37.5

)

1.	As a result of the purchase of the remaining 49% of Sierra Pictures, LLC on 27 June 2018, the above table relating to partly-owned subsidiaries is calculated for the period up to 27 June 2018.

2.	Makeready became a partly-owned subsidiary on 17 May 2018 due to the vesting of options held by Brad Weston. The vesting of these options occurred in several tranches, the results presented above reflect the performance attributable to the owners of the Company.

3.	The Group’s 70.1% interest in Whizz Kid was acquired on 9 April 2018, the performance in above table is calculated from acquisition date onwards.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019


	Astley Baker Davies Limited			Sierra Pictures			Renegade 83			Round Room			The Mark Gordon Company⁴		Total
Year ended 31 March 2018	£m			£m			£m			£m			£m		£m
Revenue		18.3			88.7			41.8			—			120.5		269.3
Profit for the year		6.2			6.3			5.0			(0.2	)		16.9		34.2

Profit attributable to the Group		4.3			3.2			3.3			(0.1	)		8.6		19.3

Dividends paid to non-controlling interests		5.6			0.3			1.5			—			—		7.4

Non-current assets		135.6			35.0			2.1			—			—		172.7
Current assets		8.7			36.6			10.2			—			—		55.5
Non-current liabilities		(22.2	)		(5.6	)		—			—			—		(27.8	)
Current liabilities		(3.4	)		(49.2	)		(4.6	)		(0.6	)		—		(57.8	)

Net assets of partly owned subsidiaries		118.7			16.8			7.7			(0.6	)		—		142.6

Non-controlling interests		(35.6	)		(8.2	)		(2.7	)		0.2			—		(46.3	)

4.	As a result of the purchase of the remaining 49% of The Mark Gordon Company on 2 March 2018, the above table relating to partly-owned subsidiaries is calculated for the period up to 2 March 2018.

31. STATED CAPITAL, OWN SHARES AND OTHER RESERVES

The Company has one class of shares. These common shares carry the right to one vote at general meetings of the Company. They have no par value and the authorised number of common shares is unlimited. There are no specific restrictions on the size of a holding nor on the transfer of shares, which are both governed by the general provisions of the Articles of the Company and prevailing legislation.

ACCOUNTING POLICY

Equity instruments

An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of its liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the Company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.

Own shares

The Entertainment One Ltd. shares held by the Trustees of the Company’s Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) are classified in total equity as own shares and are recognised at cost. Consideration received for the sale of such shares is also recognised in equity, with any difference between the proceeds from sale and the original cost being taken to reserves. No gain or loss is recognised on the purchase, sale, issue or cancellation of equity shares.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

ANALYSIS OF AMOUNTS RECOGNISED BY THE GROUP

Stated capital, net of own shares


	Year ended 31 March 2019						Year ended 31 March 2018
	Number of shares			Value			Number of shares			Value
	‘000			£m			‘000			£m
Balance at 1 April		460,112			594.8			429,647			505.3
Shares issued on exercise of share options (Note 32)		2,805			9.5			1,384			4.2
Shares issued as part-consideration for acquisitions (Note 26)		638			1.9			—			—
Shares issued as part-consideration for acquisitions of non-controlling interests (Note 26)		1,232			4.5			10,827			31.7
Shares issued on settlement of contingent consideration (Note 20)		—			—			779			1.8
Shares issued as part of equity raise		—			—			17,475			51.8

Balance at 31 March		464,787			610.7			460,112			594.8

Own Shares		(87	)		(0.1	)		(195	)		(0.2	)

Net balance at 31 March		464,700			610.6			459,917			594.6

During the year ended 31 March 2019, the Group issued the following stated capital:

•

2,805,181 common shares were issued to employees (or former employees) exercising share options granted under the Long Term Incentive Plan. The total consideration received by the Company on the exercise of these options was £nil.

•

On 9 April 2018, 637,952 common shares (equivalent to £1.9 million) were issued as part consideration for the acquisition of Whizz Kid Entertainment Limited (see Note 26).

•

On 27 June 2018, 1,231,768 common shares (equivalent to £4.5 million) were issued as part consideration for the purchase of the remaining 49% share in Sierra Pictures, LLC (see Note 26).

During the year ended 31 March 2018, the Group issued the following stated capital:

•

1,384,360 common shares were issued to employees (or former employees) exercising share options granted under the Long Term Incentive Plan. The total consideration received by the Company on the exercise of these options was £nil.

•

On 4 July 2017, 778,516 common shares (equivalent to £1.8 million) were issued as part consideration for the settlement of contingent consideration relating to the prior year acquisition of Renegade Entertainment, LLC (see Note 20).

•

On 1 February 2018, the Group completed a private placement of 17,475,000 new common shares at 305.0 pence per new common share. Net of expenses, the total amount raised was £51.8 million. The fees in relation to the equity raise of £1.6 million have been capitalised to equity.

•

On 2 March 2018, 10,826,566 new common shares (equivalent to £31.7 million) were issued as part consideration for the purchase of the remaining 49% share in The Mark Gordon Company (see Note 26).

At 31 March 2019 the Company’s stated capital comprised 464,786,220 common shares (2018: 460,111,319). See Note 35 for details of shares issued post year end.

OTHER RESERVES


	Cash flow hedge reserve			Put options over NCI			Restructuring reserve		Total
	£m			£m			£m		£m
At 1 April 2017		(1.1	)		(30.9	)		9.3		(22.7	)
Other comprehensive loss		(0.9	)		—			—		(0.9	)

Total comprehensive loss for the year		(0.9	)		—			—		(0.9	)

At 31 March 2018		(2.0	)		(30.9	)		9.3		(23.6	)

Other comprehensive income (net of tax)		3.1			—			—		3.1

Total comprehensive income for the year		3.1			—			—		3.1

Acquisition of subsidiaries		—			(3.1	)		—		(3.1	)
Transactions with equity holders		—			12.2			—		12.2

Total transactions with equity holders		—			9.1			—		9.1

At 31 March 2019		1.1			(21.8	)		9.3		(11.4	)

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

Other reserves comprise the following:

•

a cash flow hedging reserve.

•

a put option over non-controlling interests of subsidiaries reserve, which represents the potential cash payments related to put options issued by the Group over the non-controlling interest in subsidiary companies and are accounted for as financial liabilities. The amount that may become payable under the option on exercise is initially recognised on acquisition at present value within other payables with a corresponding charge directly to equity.

•

a permanent restructuring reserve of which arose on completion of the Scheme of Arrangement in 2010 (‘the Scheme’) and represents the difference between the net assets and share capital and share premium in the ultimate parent Company immediately prior to the Scheme.

32. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS

ACCOUNTING POLICY

The Group issues equity-settled share-based payments to certain employees. Equity-settled share-based payments are measured at fair value at the date of grant of equity-settled share-based payments. The fair value is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the Group’s estimate of shares that will eventually vest. Fair value is measured by means of a binomial or monte carlo valuation model with the assistance of external advisers. The expected life used in the model has been adjusted, based on management’s best estimate, for the effect of non-transferability, exercise restrictions and behavioural considerations.

EQUITY-SETTLED SHARE SCHEMES

At 31 March 2019, the Group had four equity-settled share-based payment schemes approved for its employees (including the executive directors). These are the Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), the Executive Share Plan (ESP), the Executive Incentive Scheme (EIS) and the Employee Save-As-You-Earn scheme (SAYE).

The ESP is now closed and no further awards will be made from the scheme. The EIS was approved at the Group’s AGM on 16 September 2015. No awards have been granted during the year under the EIS.

The total charge in the year relating to the Group’s equity-settled schemes was £16.2 million (2018: £12.6 million), inclusive of a charge of £1.3 million (2018: charge of £0.7 million) relating to movements in associated social security liabilities.

Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)

On 28 June 2013, an LTIP for the benefit of employees (including executive directors) of the Group was approved by the Company’s shareholders. A summary of the arrangements is set out below:


Nature		Grant of £nil cost options or conditional awards

Performance period		Up to five years

Performance conditions (examples of existing performance conditions shown)		(i) Group underlying EBITDA targets (ii) 50% vesting over the three-year performance period and 50% vesting dependent on performance against annual Group underlying EBITDA targets; (iii) Time only.

Maximum term		10 years

During the year, grants were made under the LTIP. The fair value of each grant was measured at the date of grant using the binomial model. The assumptions used in the model were as follows:

Grant date

Fair value at
measurement
date (pence)

Number
of options
granted

Performance period
(period ending)

Share price
on date of
grant (pence)

Exercise
price

Expected
volatility

Expected
life

2 March 2018^{1, 2}

289.4

1,138,772

Mar 2021 - May 2024

294.4

nil

N/A

10 years

12 March 2018

292.0

458,023

Mar 2021

297.0

nil

N/A

10 years

15 March 2018

293.0

305,000

Mar 2021

298.0

nil

N/A

10 years

5 April 2018

280.1

104,174

May 2024

280.0

nil

N/A

10 years

7 May 2018

287.4

202,248

Mar 2021

292.2

nil

N/A

10 years

22 May 2018

280.1

3,572,328

Mar 2021

285.4

nil

N/A

10 years

22 May 2018²

280.1

1,035,547

Mar 2021

285.4

nil

N/A

10 years

27 June 2018

364.0

434,359

Mar 2021 - May 2024

369.6

nil

N/A

10 years

Other ad hoc Grants³

292.1

425,334

Mar 2021 - May 2025

nil

N/A

10 years

1.	These options were approved at the March 2018 Remuneration Committee and have a vesting start date of 1 April 2018

2.	These are special grants which follow the LTIP rules except for certain specific conditions.

3.	The options were granted on various days between 15 August 2018 and 15 October 2018. The information presented has been calculated using the weighted average for the individual grants.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

Details of share option movements during the year are as follows:


	2019					2018
				Weighted average					Weighted average
	Number			exercise price		Number			exercise price
	Million			Pence		Million			Pence
Outstanding at 1 April		13.3			—		8.4			—
Exercised		(2.7	)		—		(2.8	)		—
Granted		7.7			—		8.3			—
Forfeited		(0.2	)		—		(0.6	)		—

Outstanding at 31 March		18.1			—		13.3			—

Exercisable		1.6			—		2.8			—

The weighted average contractual life remaining of the LTIP options in existence at the end of the year was 7.2 years (2018: 6.4 years).

Employee Save-As-You-Earn scheme (SAYE)

On 30 September 2016, an SAYE for the benefit of employees (including executive directors) of the Group was approved by the Company’s shareholders. Employees make a monthly contribution, depending on jurisdiction, for up to three years. At the end of the savings period the employee has the opportunity to retain their savings, in cash, or to buy shares in eOne at a price fixed at the date of grant. A summary of the arrangement is set out below:


	2019	2018	2017
Nature	Grant of options, 286.0 pence	Grant of options, 241.0 pence	Grant of options, 151.9 pence

Fair value at grant date	81.0 pence	84.4 pence	54.8 pence

Performance period	Up to three years

Performance conditions	100% of the options vest on the completion of three years’ service in every territory with the exception of the US which vest on the completion of two years’ service.

Maximum term	Three years. The options expire six months after vesting.

During the year, 184,779 options were granted under the SAYE (2018: 177,368). The fair value of each grant was 81.0 pence per share and the assumptions are consistent with prior year. The resulting charge for the options granted in the year is not significant and the total charge in respect of all outstanding SAYE options is £0.1 million (2018: £0.4 million).

The movement in options in the year is presented below.

2019

2018

Weighted average

Weighted average

Number

exercise price

Number

exercise price

Million

Pence

Million

Pence

Outstanding at 1 April

2.4

159.3

2.2

151.9

Granted

0.2

286.0

0.2

241.0

Exercised

(0.1

)

226.2

—

Forfeited

(1.0

)

157.8

—

Outstanding at 31 March

1.5

175.4

2.4

159.3

Exercisable

1.2

151.9

—

The weighted average contractual life remaining of the SAYE options in existence at the end of the year was 0.5 years (2018: 1.2 years).

MakeReady

On 17 May 2017, the Group incorporated MR Productions Holdings LLC (MakeReady), a new global content creation company. On that date, MakeReady issued to Brad Weston 500,000 B shares, at £nil cost, which incrementally vest over a three year period. The fair value of the share awards granted has been determined as at the grant date as required by IFRS 2 Share based Payments and a charge of £0.2 million has been recorded in the year ended 31 March 2019 (2018: £0.4 million).

33. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

ACCOUNTING POLICY

The determination of whether an arrangement is, or contains, a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement at inception date, whether fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets or the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset, even if that right is not explicitly specified in an arrangement. Rentals payable under operating leases are charged to the consolidated income statement on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS

The Group operates from properties in respect of which commercial operating leases have been entered into.

At the balance sheet date, the Group had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:


	31 March 2019		31 March 2018
	£m		£m
Within one year		8.8		10.7
Later than one year and less than five years		34.4		26.6
After five years		23.4		26.8

Total		66.6		64.1

FUTURE COMMITMENTS


	31 March 2019		31 March 2018
	£m		£m
Investment in acquired content rights contracted for but not provided		104.0		143.6

34. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries, which are related parties, have been eliminated on consolidation and are not disclosed in this Note. The nature of related parties disclosed in the consolidated financial statements for the Group as at and for the year ended 31 March 2019 has not changed.

TRANSACTIONS WITH SIGNIFICANT SHAREHOLDERS

Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) held 85,597,069 common shares in the Company at 31 March 2019 (2018: 85,597,069), amounting to 18.42% (2018: 18.60%) of the issued capital of the Company. CPPIB is deemed to be a related party of Entertainment One Ltd. by virtue of this significant shareholding. The Group pays CPPIB an annual fee equivalent to the annual fee paid by the Group to its other non-executive directors in consideration for CPPIB allowing Scott Lawrence to allocate time to his role as a non-executive director of the Company. The fee payable to CPPIB in respect of Scott Lawrence’s services for the year ended 31 March 2019 was C$98,500 (2018: C$98,500).

At 31 March 2019 the amounts outstanding payable to CPPIB are C$8,500 (2018: C$17,700).

TRANSACTIONS WITH JOINT VENTURES

The Group owns 50% shares in the joint venture eOne/Fox Home Ent Distribution Canada Ltd. During the year the Group made purchases of £532,544 from eOne/Fox Home Ent Distribution Canada Ltd. At 31 March 2019 the amounts outstanding payable to eOne/Fox Home Ent Distribution Canada Ltd. are £53,887.

The Group owns 50% shares in the joint venture Suite Distribution Limited. During the year the Group made purchases of £nil from Suite Distribution Limited. At 31 March 2019 the amounts outstanding payable to Suite Distribution Limited are £155,000 (2018: £157,000).

The Group owns 50% of the shares in the joint venture Creative England-Entertainment One Global Television Initiative Limited. During the year the Group received income of £nil from Creative England-Entertainment One Global Television Initiative Limited. At 31 March 2019 the amounts receivable from Creative England-Entertainment One Global Television Initiative Limited are £189,933 (2018: £nil).

35. POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS

Hasbro

On 22 August 2019, the Group entered into an agreement with Hasbro Inc. under which Hasbro will acquire the Group in an all-cash transaction valued at £3.3 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, the Group’s shareholders will receive £5.60 in cash for each common share of the Company. The completion of the transaction is subject to receipt of certain regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. The Group’s shareholders voted 99.9% in favour of the deal on 17 October 2019.

Canadian holding company

On 1 April 2019 the Group reorganised its operating subsidiaries domiciled in Canada under a single holding company, Entertainment One Canada Ltd. (EOCL). The Group owns 25% of voting rights and 100% of the economic interest in EOCL, with the remaining 75% held by three independent directors of EOCL who are Canadian citizens.

The Group remains the only shareholder of EOCL exposed to variable returns due to its ownership of 100% of the economic interest and the shareholders agreement gives it the ability to affect those returns through its involvement in EOCL. As such, the Group continues to consolidate EOCL and its operating subsidiaries as it meets the requirements of consolidation under IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

Audio Network Limited

On 12 April 2019 the Group completed a private placement for 28,900,000 new common shares raising net proceeds of £127.4 million. The placement funds were partly used to pay the cash consideration on the acquisition of Audio Network Limited (Audio Network).

On 18 April 2019 the Group acquired a 100% controlling stake in Audio Network which is an independent creator and publisher of original high-quality music for use in film, television, advertising and digital media, with streamlined owned rights. The transaction enhances the Group’s presence in music, a rapidly growing sector, with attractive growth that is complementary to eOne’s music, film, and television and family brands businesses.

The total consideration of £178.8 million has been satisfied as follows:

•

Payment in cash of £168.9 million using proceeds from the private placement of shares and £52.0 million through a term loan maturing on 31 December 2020. The Term Loan is subject to same covenants as the Group’s revolving credit facility.

•

The issuance of 2,112,428 Entertainment One Ltd. common shares.

The provisional acquisition accounting for Audio Network is included below.


	Provisional
	Audio Network
	£m
Acquired intangibles		110.6
Trade and other receivables		14.8
Cash and cash equivalents		14.7
Property, plant and equipment		2.7
Current tax asset		0.6
Trade and other payables		(6.3	)
Lease liabilities		(2.2	)
Deferred tax liabilities		(18.8	)

Total net assets acquired		116.1

Group’s proportionate interest of fair value of net assets acquired		100	%
Group’s share of fair value of net assets acquired		116.1
Goodwill		62.7

Net assets acquired		178.8

Satisfied by:
Cash		168.9
Shares in Entertainment One Ltd.		9.9

Total consideration transferred		178.8

The net cash outflow arising in the period from the acquisition was made up of:
Cash consideration settled during the year		168.9
Less: Cash and cash equivalents acquired		(14.7	)

Total net cash outflow		154.2

Non-controlling interests proportionate interest of fair value of net assets		—

Total non-controlling interests		—

The net asset figures stated above are provisional and will be finalised within a 12 month period in accordance with IFRS 3. During the period ended 30 June 2019, Audio Network contributed £8.1m of revenue and £3.3m of profit before tax to the Group’s results.

Entertainment One Ltd. Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and

March 31, 2018 and for the two years ended March 31, 2019

Unscripted television acquisitions

On 12 September 2019 the Group acquired US-based, notification content producer Blackfin Inc. for initial consideration of £4.1m rising to £16.2m depending upon performance related conditions.

On 11 July 2019 eOne entered into an agreement to acquire UK-based Daisybeck Studios, an independent television company producing quality factual, factual entertainment and event programming for an initial consideration of £2.1m rising to £15.0m depending upon performance related conditions.

The provisional acquisition accounting for Blackfin and Daisybeck Studios will be included in the Group’s condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 September 2019 and is not yet available due to the timing and size of the acquisitions.

EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2

Entertainment One Ltd. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30, 2019

and for the three months ended June 30, 2019

Condensed Consolidated Income Statement

for the three months ended 30 June 2019


	Note		Period ended 30 June 2019 £m			Period ended 30 June 2018 £m
Revenue		4		173.1			185.7
Cost of sales				(128.2	)		(138.4	)

Gross profit				44.9			47.3
Administrative expenses				(62.6	)		(46.3	)
Share of results of joint ventures				—			0.1

Operating (loss)/profit				(17.7	)		1.1
Finance income				—			0.4
Finance costs				(26.2	)		(8.3	)

Loss before tax				(43.9	)		(6.8	)
Income tax credit/(charge)				3.4			(1.6	)

Loss for the period				(40.5	)		(8.4	)

Attributable to:

Owners of the Company				(40.8	)		(8.7	)
Non-controlling interests				0.3			0.3

Loss per share (pence)
Basic		5		(8.3	)		(1.9	)
Diluted		5		(8.3	)		(1.9	)

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

for the three months ended 30 June 2019


	Period ended 30 June 2019 £m			Period ended 30 June 2018 £m
Loss for the period		(40.5	)		(8.4	)
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Exchange differences on foreign operations		18.4			34.2
Hedging reserve movements		0.8			3.7
Tax related to components of other comprehensive income		(0.2	)		(0.6	)

Total other comprehensive income for the period		19.0			37.3

Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the period		(21.5	)		28.9

Attributable to:
Owners of the Company		(21.9	)		28.0
Non-controlling interests		0.4			0.9

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Entertainment One Ltd. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30, 2019

and for the three months ended June 30, 2019

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

at 30 June 2019

Note

30 June 2019
£m

31 March 2019
£m

ASSETS

Non-current assets

Goodwill

468.1

397.2

Other intangible assets

321.2

219.9

Interest in joint ventures

1.3

1.2

Investment in productions

286.6

259.8

Property, plant and equipment

19.8

12.9

Right of use assets

56.0

—

Trade and other receivables

48.6

46.9

Deferred tax assets

49.9

37.5

Total non-current assets

1,251.5

975.4

Current assets

Inventories

11.2

11.7

Investment in acquired content rights

288.9

254.0

Trade and other receivables

512.3

548.4

Cash and cash equivalents

127.1

107.4

Current tax assets

2.1

0.8

Financial instruments

6.2

4.1

Total current assets

947.8

926.4

Total assets

2,199.3

1,901.8

LIABILITIES

Non-current liabilities

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings

567.1

392.2

Production financing

73.3

110.2

Lease liabilities

46.8

—

Trade and other payables

17.0

15.6

Provisions

1.0

0.4

Deferred tax liabilities

52.7

32.5

Total non-current liabilities

757.9

550.9

Current liabilities

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings

0.5

0.9

Production financing

74.0

85.7

Lease liabilities

10.6

—

Trade and other payables

518.2

529.3

Provisions

3.2

4.2

Current tax liabilities

10.5

12.6

Financial instruments

0.2

3.5

Total current liabilities

617.2

636.2

Total liabilities

1,375.1

1,187.1

Net assets

824.2

714.7

EQUITY

Stated capital

752.4

610.6

Other reserves

(10.8

)

(11.4

)

Currency translation reserve

81.0

62.7

Retained earnings

(33.5

)

15.3

Equity attributable to owners of the Company

789.1

677.2

Non-controlling interests

35.1

37.5

Total equity

824.2

714.7

Total liabilities and equity

2,199.3

1,901.8

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Entertainment One Ltd. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30, 2019

and for the three months ended June 30, 2019

Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

for the three months ended 30 June 2019


	Note		Period ended 30 June 2019 £m			Period ended 30 June 2018 £m
Operating activities
Operating (loss)/profit				(17.7	)		1.1
Adjustment for:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment				0.8			0.4
Depreciation of right of use assets				2.2			—
Amortisation of software				0.2			0.3
Amortisation of acquired intangibles				12.6			9.8
Amortisation of investment in productions				38.9			40.2
Investment in productions, net of grants received				(43.7	)		(37.5	)
Amortisation of investment in acquired content rights				11.3			19.0
Investment in acquired content rights				(49.6	)		(29.7	)
Share of results of joint ventures				—			(0.1	)
Share-based payment charge				3.1			3.9

Operating cash flows before changes in working capital and provisions				(41.9	)		7.4
Decrease in inventories				0.9			1.3
Decrease in trade and other receivables				51.7			20.6
Decrease in trade and other payables				(18.7	)		(32.7	)
Decrease in provisions				(0.8	)		(0.7	)

Cash used from operations				(8.8	)		(4.1	)
Income tax paid				(9.8	)		(9.2	)

Net cash used from operating activities				(18.6	)		(13.3	)

Investing activities
Acquisition of subsidiaries and joint ventures, net of cash acquired		6		(154.2	)		(0.8	)
Purchase of financial instruments		9		(2.0	)		(0.2	)
Purchase of property, plant and equipment				(6.3	)		(0.3	)
Purchase of software				(1.0	)		(0.2	)

Net cash used in investing activities				(163.5	)		(1.5	)

Financing activities
Net proceeds on issue of shares				127.5			—
Drawdown of interest-bearing loans and borrowings		10		613.1			73.6
Repayment of interest-bearing loans and borrowings		10		(438.7	)		(15.9	)
Drawdown of production financing		11		30.0			20.4
Repayment of production financing		11		(84.0	)		(57.9	)
Transactions with equity holders¹		6		(4.7	)		(9.7	)
Interest paid				(13.9	)		(1.0	)
Lease payments				(2.3	)		—
Dividends paid to shareholders and to non-controlling interests of subsidiaries				(3.1	)		(2.9	)
Fees paid in relation to the Group’s bonds and one-off finance costs				(15.8	)		—

Net cash from financing activities				208.1			6.6

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents				26.0			(8.2	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period				107.4			119.1
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash held				(6.3	)		3.4

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period				127.1			114.3

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

1.	See Note 1 ‘Restatements’ for further details.

Entertainment One Ltd. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30, 2019

and for the three months ended June 30, 2019

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

for the three months ended 30 June 2019


	Stated capital (net of own shares) £m		Other reserves £m			Currency translation reserve £m		Retained earnings £m			Equity attributable to the owners of the Company £m			Non-controlling interests £m			Total equity £m
At 1 April 2018		594.6		(23.6	)		29.8		19.0			619.8			46.3			666.1
Adjustments on initial application of IFRS 9 (net of tax)		—		—			—		(2.2	)		(2.2	)		—			(2.2	)
(Loss)/profit for the period¹		—		—			—		(8.7	)		(8.7	)		0.3			(8.4	)
Other comprehensive income		—		3.1			33.6		—			36.7			0.6			37.3

Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period		—		3.1			33.6		(8.7	)		28.0			0.9			28.9

Credits in respect of share-based payments		—		—			—		3.6			3.6			—			3.6
Exercise of share options		2.1		—			—		(2.1	)		—			—			—
Acquisition of subsidiaries		1.9		(3.1	)		—		—			(1.2	)		0.4			(0.8	)
Transactions with equity holders		4.5		12.2			1.2		(1.4	)		16.5			(8.0	)		8.5
Dividends payable		—		—			—		(5.3	)		(5.3	)		(2.9	)		(8.2	)

Total transactions with equity holders¹		8.5		9.1			1.2		(5.2	)		13.6			(10.5	)		3.1

At 30 June 2018		603.1		(11.4	)		64.6		2.9			659.2			36.7			695.9

At 1 April 2019		610.6		(11.4	)		62.7		15.3			677.2			37.5			714.7

Loss for the period		—		—			—		(40.8	)		(40.8	)		0.3			(40.5	)
Other comprehensive income		—		0.6			18.3		—			18.9			0.1			19.0

Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period		—		0.6			18.3		(40.8	)		(21.9	)		0.4			(21.5	)

Issue of common shares net of transaction costs		127.5		—			—		—			127.5			—			127.5
Credits in respect of share-based payments		—		—			—		3.0			3.0			—			3.0
Deferred tax movement arising on share options		—		—			—		0.4			0.4			—			0.4
Exercise of share options		4.3		—			—		(4.3	)		—			—			—
Distribution of shares to beneficiaries of the Employee Benefit Trust		0.1		—			—		(0.1	)		—			—			—
Acquisition of subsidiaries		9.9		—			—		—			9.9			—			9.9
Transactions with equity holders		—		—			—		(1.0	)		(1.0	)		0.3			(0.7	)
Dividends payable		—		—			—		(6.0	)		(6.0	)		(3.1	)		(9.1	)

Total transactions with equity holders¹		141.8		—			—		(8.0	)		133.8			(2.8	)		131.0

At 30 June 2019		752.4		(10.8	)		81.0		(33.5	)		789.1			35.1			824.2

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

1.	See Note 1 ‘Restatements’ for further details.

Entertainment One Ltd. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30, 2019

and for the three months ended June 30, 2019

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three months ended 30 June 2019

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Entertainment One is a leading independent entertainment group focused on the acquisition, production and distribution of family, television, film and music content rights across all media throughout the world. Entertainment One Ltd. (the ‘Company’) is the Group’s ultimate parent company and is incorporated and domiciled in Canada. The registered office of the Company is 134 Peter Street, Suite 700, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H2, Canada.

The Company’s common shares are listed on the premium listing segment of the Official List of the Financial Conduct Authority.

2. BASIS OF PREPARATION

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

These condensed consolidated financial statements included within the Interim Announcement, have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standards (IAS) 34 Interim Financial Reporting. These condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the information and disclosures required in the annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Group’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2019 which were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). The Group’s statutory filings are prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the EU (EU-IFRS) but there were no differences between EU-IFRS and IASB-IFRS that have been adopted in these condensed consolidated financial statements.

Other than new standards effective during the year as described below and income taxes which are accrued using the tax rate that is expected to be applicable for the full financial year, the policies are consistent with the principal accounting policies which were set out in the Group’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2019.

These condensed consolidated financial statements for 30 June 2019 are unaudited but have been reviewed by the Group’s auditor and their review opinion is included at the end of these statements. The condensed consolidated financial statements for 30 June 2018 were unaudited and not reviewed.

These condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in pounds sterling, which is also the functional currency of the parent company. All values are shown in millions, rounded to the nearest one hundred thousand pounds, except when otherwise stated.

GOING CONCERN

In addition to its senior secured notes (due 2026) the Group meets its day-to-day working capital requirements and funds its investment in production and investment in acquired content rights through its cash in hand and through a revolving credit facility which matures in December 2023 and is secured on certain assets held by the Group. Under the terms of this facility the Group is able to drawdown in the local currencies of its significant operating businesses. The facility and senior secured notes are subject to a series of covenants including interest cover charge and net debt against underlying EBITDA.

The Group has a track record of cash generation and is in full compliance with its bank facility and bond covenant requirements. At 30 June 2019, the Group had £57.6m of cash and cash equivalents (excluding cash held by production subsidiaries), £567.6m of gross debt and undrawn amounts under the revolving credit facility of £53.4m.

The Group is exposed to uncertainties arising from the economic climate and uncertainties in the markets in which it operates. Market conditions could lead to lower than anticipated demand for the Group’s products and services and exchange rate volatility could also impact reported performance. The directors have considered the impact of these and other uncertainties and factored them into their financial forecasts and assessment of covenant headroom. The Group’s forecasts and projections, taking account of reasonable possible changes in trading performance (and available mitigating actions), show that the Group will be able to operate within the expected limits of its existing financing and provide headroom against the covenants for the foreseeable future. For these reasons the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing these condensed consolidated financial statements.

RESTATEMENTS

Sierra put option

On 27 June 2018, the Group acquired the remaining 49% in Sierra Pictures, LLC (‘Sierra/Affinity’). As a result of the acquisition, the put and call options granted over the 49% shares were cancelled. The carrying value of the liability as at 27 June 2018 of £17.9 million was reversed with the corresponding adjustment to the Put option reserve of £12.2 million.

Part of this balance had previously been credited as a finance income of £5.7 million in the condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 September 2018 and in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2019. However, subsequent to the year-end, it was determined that the appropriate treatment would be to credit the full balance to retained earnings considering that this was a transaction with equity holders. The Group has restated the prior year amounts disclosed in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2019 and condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ended 30 September 2018 as follows: the loss for the year / period increased by £5.7m with a corresponding reduction in the loss on transactions with equity holders in the Statement of Changes in Equity. There was no impact on the consolidated balance sheet at 31 March 2019 or 30 September 2018.

The Group concluded that the restatement was not fundamental to the Group’s previously issued financial statements and therefore the accounts were not issued.

Entertainment One Ltd. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30, 2019

and for the three months ended June 30, 2019

Cash Flow Statement classification

Transactions with equity holders are classified as financing activities. These were previously classified by the Group as investing activities. The change is to appropriately reflect the nature of the transactions.

IMPACT OF NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Transition to IFRS 16 Leases

IFRS 16 Leases (‘IFRS 16’) supersedes IAS 17 Leases and sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement presentation and disclosure of leases.

The Group has applied IFRS 16 from 1 April 2019 using the modified retrospective approach on transition. Under this method, the standard is applied retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying IFRS 16 recognised at the date of application (1 April 2019). Accordingly, the comparative information presented for the condensed consolidated income statement for the period-ended 30 June 2018 and the condensed consolidated balance sheet as at 31 March 2019 have not been restated.

IFRS 16 results in both an asset (‘right of use asset’), representing the right to use a leased item, and liability (‘lease liability’), representing discounted future lease payments, being recognised on balance sheet. Lease costs are now recognised as depreciation and interest, rather than being included within operating costs.

On adoption of IFRS 16, the Group recognised lease liabilities in relation to leases which had previously been classified as ‘operating leases’ under the principles of IAS 17 Leases. These liabilities are measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the interest rate implicit (where that rate can be readily determined) or using an incremental borrowing rate. The finance cost is charged to the income statement over the lease period so as to produce a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability for each period.

At the transition date the Group has recognised right-of-use assets equal to the lease liability, adjusted for any prepaid or accrued lease payments and any incentives received.

The Group has elected not to reassess whether a contract is, or contains a lease at the date of initial application. Instead, for contracts entered into before the transition date, the Group relied on its assessment made applying the previous accounting guidance.

The Group has opted to use the recognition exemptions available under IFRS 16 for leases with a term less than 12 months and for leases relating to low-value assets. The Group will continue to expense the lease payments associated with these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. During the three-months ended 30 June 2019, the Group has recognised £0.5m in relation to low value or short-term leases.

On transition the Group recognised the following lease liabilities and right-of-use assets:


At 1 April 2019	£m
ASSETS
Right of use assets		55.3
LIABILITIES
Lease liabilities		55.3

The table below reconciles the Group’s operating lease commitments as at 31 March 2019 to the lease liabilities recognised on transition on 1 April 2019.


	£m
Operating lease commitments at 31 March 2019		66.6
Exclude low-value and short-term leases		(0.8	)

Gross lease liabilities		65.8

Impact of discounting		(10.5	)

Lease liabilities recognised on 1 April 2019		55.3

When measuring lease liabilities for leases that were previously classified as operating leases, the Group discounted lease payments using its incremental borrowing rate at 1 April 2019. The weighted-average incremental borrowing rate applied is 4.69%.

During the three-months ended 30 June 2019, the Group has recognised £2.2m of depreciation charges and £0.7m of interest in relation to those leases now recognised on balance sheet. The operating lease expense for the 30 June 2018 was £1.5m.

The Group’s undiscounted contractual cashflows relating to its lease liabilities are as follows:

£m

Within
1 year

Within 2 to 5
years

In 5 years or
more

Total

Lease liabilities

10.0

41.8

17.0

68.8

Accounting Policy for Leases

The Group’s leases primarily relate to various offices in Australia, China, Canada, the USA and the UK. Rental periods are typically for fixed periods of up to ten years. Lease terms are negotiated on an individual basis and contain a wide range of different terms and conditions. Assets and liabilities arising from a lease are initially measured on a present value basis. Lease liabilities include the net present value of the fixed payments, less any lease incentives receivable.

Entertainment One Ltd. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30, 2019

and for the three months ended June 30, 2019

The lease payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease. If that rate cannot be determined, the lessee’s incremental borrowing rate is used, being the rate that the lessee would have to pay to borrow the funds necessary to obtain an asset of similar value in a similar economic environment with similar terms and conditions.

Right of use assets are measured at cost comprising the following: the amount of initial measurement of lease liability; any lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received; any initial direct costs; and restoration costs.

ESTIMATES

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amount of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates. In preparing these condensed consolidated financial statements, the significant judgements made by management in applying the Group accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those applied to the consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 March 2019.

3. SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

SEASONALITY OF OPERATIONS

The Group’s business is normally subject to seasonal variations based on the timing of film cinema releases, physical home entertainment and television and digital content releases. Release dates are determined by several factors, including timing of holiday periods, the US release date of films and television series and competition in the market. In addition, revenues for the Group’s licensed consumer products are influenced by seasonal consumer purchasing behaviour. Accordingly, if a short-term negative impact on the Group’s business occurs during a time of high seasonal demand, the effect could have a disproportionate effect on the Group’s results for the period.

The Group’s exposure to seasonality varies by Division. The results of the Family & Brands Division are affected by the timing of royalties earned on properties driven by timing of holiday periods. Within the Film, Television & Music Division, revenues from are driven by contracted delivery dates/release dates with primary broadcasters and can fluctuate significantly from period-to-period. Film release dates are not entirely in the control of the Group and are determined largely by the production and release schedules of each film’s producer and the timing of holiday periods.

OPERATING SEGMENTS

The Group is organised for internal reporting and management purposes into:

•

Family & Brands – the production, acquisition and exploitation, including licensing and merchandising, of family content rights across all media

•

Film, Television & Music – the production, acquisition and exploitation and trading of television, film and music content rights across all media

The Group’s operating segments are identified on the basis of internal reports that are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker in order to allocate resources to the segment and to assess its performance. The Chief Executive Officer has been identified as the chief operating decision maker.

Inter-segment sales are charged at prevailing market prices.

Entertainment One Ltd. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30, 2019

and for the three months ended June 30, 2019

Segment information for the period ended 30 June 2019 is presented below:

Family & Brands

Film, Television &
Music

Eliminations

Consolidated

£m

Segment revenue

External revenue

29.4

143.7

—

173.1

Inter-segment revenue

1.1

0.1

(1.2

)

—

Total segment revenue

30.5

143.8

(1.2

)

173.1

Segment results

Segment underlying EBITDA¹

17.8

0.8

(0.2

)

18.4

Group costs

(5.0

)

Underlying EBITDA¹

13.4

Amortisation of acquired intangibles

(12.6

)

Depreciation and amortisation of software

(1.0

)

Depreciation of right of use assets

(2.2

)

Share-based payment charge

(3.1

)

One-off items¹

(12.2

)

Operating loss

(17.7

)

Finance income

—

Finance costs

(26.2

)

Loss before tax

(43.9

)

Income tax credit

3.4

Loss for the period

(40.5

)

Segment assets

Total segment assets

261.4

1,934.3

—

2,195.7

Unallocated corporate assets

3.6

Total assets

2,199.3

Segment information for the period ended 30 June 2018 is presented below:


	Family & Brands		Film, Television & Music		Eliminations			Consolidated
	£m		£m		£m			£m
Segment revenue
External revenue		30.1		155.6		—			185.7
Inter-segment revenue		0.9		0.1		(1.0	)		—

Total segment revenue		31.0		155.7		(1.0	)		185.7

Segment results
Segment underlying EBITDA¹		18.6		0.7		—			19.3
Group costs									(2.0	)

Underlying EBITDA¹									17.3
Amortisation of acquired intangibles									(9.8	)
Depreciation and amortisation of software									(0.7	)
Depreciation of right of use assets									—
Share-based payment charge									(3.9	)
One-off items¹									(1.8	)

Operating profit									1.1
Finance income									0.4
Finance costs									(8.3	)

Loss before tax									(6.8	)
Income tax charge									(1.6	)

Loss for the period									(8.4	)

Entertainment One Ltd. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30, 2019

and for the three months ended June 30, 2019

Segment assets for the year ended 31 March 2019 is presented below:

Segment assets

Total segment assets

257.5

1,643.6

—

1,901.1

Unallocated corporate assets

0.7

Total assets

1,901.8

4. REVENUE

In the following table, revenue is disaggregated by major service lines. The table also includes a reconciliation of the disaggregated revenue with the Group’s reportable segments. See Note 3.

DISAGGREGATION OF REVENUE

Family & Brands

Film, Television & Music

Consolidated

2019

2018

2019

2018

2019

2018

£m

Major revenue streams

Theatrical

—

13.5

9.0

13.5

9.0

Transactional

7.5

8.3

28.6

29.5

36.1

37.8

Broadcast and licensing

2.1

1.3

53.7

74.8

55.8

76.1

Licensing and merchandising

19.7

20.4

—

19.7

20.4

Production and other

0.1

0.1

47.9

42.3

48.0

42.4

29.4

30.1

143.7

155.6

173.1

185.7

Timing of revenue recognition

Products transferred at a point in time

9.7

9.7

114.8

136.2

124.5

145.9

Products transferred over time

19.7

20.4

28.9

19.4

48.6

39.8

29.4

30.1

143.7

155.6

173.1

185.7

5. EARNINGS PER SHARE


	Three months ended			Three months ended
	30 June 2019 Pence			30 June 2018 Pence
Basic losses per share		(8.3	)		(1.9	)
Diluted losses per share		(8.3	)		(1.9	)

The weighted average number of shares used in the earnings per share calculations are set out below:


	Three months ended		Three months ended
	30 June 2019 Million		30 June 2018 Million
Weighted average number of shares for basic and diluted losses per share		492.0		460.9
Potentially dilutive shares outstanding:
Employee share awards		11.3		9.2

There was no difference in the weighted average number of shares used for the calculation of basic and diluted losses per share as the effect of all potentially dilutive shares outstanding was anti-dilutive.

Entertainment One Ltd. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30, 2019

and for the three months ended June 30, 2019

6. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND TRANSACTIONS WITH EQUITY HOLDERS

ACQUISITIONS

On 18 April 2019, the Group acquired a 100% stake in Audio Network Limited, an independent creator and publisher of original high-quality music for use in film, television, advertising and digital media, with streamlined owned rights. Audio Network has been reported as part of the Film, Television & Music segment. Acquired intangibles of £110.6m were identified, which primarily represented the value of the music catalogue and customer relationships. The resultant goodwill represents the value placed on the opportunity to grow the music publishing business and expected cost synergies in the wider Film, Television & Music business. None of the goodwill is expected to be tax deductible for income tax purposes.


	Provisional
	Audio Network
	£m
Acquired intangibles		110.6
Trade and other receivables		14.8
Cash and cash equivalents		14.7
Property, plant and equipment		2.7
Current tax asset		0.6
Trade and other payables		(6.3	)
Lease liabilities		(2.2	)
Deferred tax liabilities		(18.8	)

Total net assets acquired		116.1

Group’s proportionate interest of fair value of net assets acquired		100	%
Group’s share of fair value of net assets acquired		116.1
Goodwill		62.7

Net assets acquired		178.8

Satisfied by:
Cash		168.9
Shares in Entertainment One Ltd.		9.9

Total consideration transferred		178.8

The net cash outflow arising in the period from the acquisition was made up of:
Cash consideration settled during the year		168.9
Less: Cash and cash equivalents acquired		(14.7	)

Total net cash outflow		154.2

Non-controlling interests proportionate interest of fair value of net assets		—

Total non-controlling interests		—

TRANSACTIONS WITH EQUITY HOLDERS

The Mark Gordon Company

As part of the Group’s acquisition of the remaining 49% in The Mark Gordon Company (‘MGC’) on 2 March 2018 the vendors were entitled to receive a pro-rata share of certain pre-acquisition contingent receipts where these could be recovered.

During the period, a payment of £4.7m was made to the vendors of MGC relating to the above, resulting in a £0.3m charge to retained earnings.

PRIOR PERIODS

Acquisition of Whizz Kid

The Group acquired 70.1% stake in Whizz Kid Entertainment Limited (‘Whizz Kid’), a UK based unscripted television production company, on 9 April 2018 for a total consideration of £6.9m settled by a cash payment of £5.0m and by issuing 637,952 shares in Entertainment One Ltd. amounting to £1.9m. Acquired intangibles of £0.7m were identified which represent the value of television show concepts and back end royalties following the end of a series production. The resultant goodwill of £6.0m represents the value placed on the opportunity to grow the content and formats produced by Whizz Kid. None of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. Non-controlling interests of £0.4m represents the proportionate value of fair value of net assets on acquisition date.

As part of the transaction, the Group entered into a put and call option over the remaining shares of Whizz Kid it did not acquire. This option can be exercised in 2023 with the price determined as a multiple of the average performance of Whizz Kid in the preceding 5 years. At inception the Group estimated the present value of the options to be £3.1m which has been recorded as an adjustment to the Put option reserve, disclosed within Other reserves.

Entertainment One Ltd. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30, 2019

and for the three months ended June 30, 2019

Transactions with equity holders - Sierra Pictures

On 27 June 2018, the Group acquired the remaining 49% in Sierra Pictures, LLC (‘Sierra/Affinity’) for a total consideration of £14.2m settled by a cash payment of £9.7m and by issuing 1,231,768 shares in Entertainment One Ltd. amounting to £4.5m.

The carrying value of the non-controlling interest in Sierra/Affinity on 27 June 2018 amounting to £8.6m was de-recognised and transaction costs of £0.1m was recorded as a charge to the Group’s retained earnings. The Currency translation reserve relating to the previous non-controlling interest of £1.2m has been transferred to the Group. The difference of £6.7m has been recognised as a charge to the Group’s retained earnings.

As a result of the acquisition, the put and call options granted over the 49% shares have been cancelled. The carrying value of the liability as at 27 June 2018 of £17.9m has been reversed with the corresponding adjustment to the Put option reserve of £12.2m. The difference of £5.7m has been credited to retained earnings.

7. RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

The Board considers risk assessment, identification of mitigating actions and internal control to be fundamental to achieving the Group’s strategic objectives. The Corporate Governance section on pages 51 to 54 of the Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2019 describes the systems and processes through which the directors manage and mitigate risks. The Board recognises that the nature and scope of the risks can change and so reviews the risks faced by the Group, as well as the systems and processes to mitigate them on an ongoing basis. The Board considers the principal risks to achieving its objectives to be:

•

Strategy formulation and execution – Creating and executing the best strategy for the Group;

•

Recruitment and retention of employees – Finding the best people for the business to deliver its strategy;

•

Source and select the right content at the right price – Building a valuable content portfolio;

•

Protection of intellectual property rights – Protecting content and brands;

•

Regulatory compliance – Operating within the law and seeking to optimise efficiency;

•

Information security/data protection – Protecting eOne and stakeholders’ data;

•

Business continuity planning – Maintaining operations in the event of an incident or crisis; and

•

Financial risk – Seeking and maintaining financing to support the delivery of the Group’s strategic objectives.

The Group continues to assess and respond to the implications of Brexit and expects there to be no significant exposures. As part of its financial risk management, the Group monitors foreign currency movements. The movement in foreign currency exchange rates during the period has an impact on the reporting of the financial performance of the Group. In particular, the different functional currencies of the Group (US dollars, Canadian dollars, euros, pounds sterling and Australian dollars) result in consolidation translation gains and losses as the Group reports its financial results in pounds sterling. During the three months ended 30 June 2019 a gain of £18.4m (2018: gain of £34.2m) has been recorded in the Currency translation reserve, reflecting the impact of the stronger pound sterling on translation of the Group’s non-sterling net assets. The Group looks to balance local currency borrowings with the net assets of individual operating units to help mitigate the impact of currency movements in relation to the Group’s consolidated net assets.

The financial results of individual businesses within the Group are not significantly impacted by foreign currency movements other than in relation to the investment in acquired content rights which is generally transacted in US dollars and in relation to the merchandising and licensing contracts of the Family & Brands Division. The Group reduces its exposure to risk in relation to foreign currency movements in these circumstances through hedging instruments and internal currency offsets where available.

In the view of the Board there has been no material change in risk factors since 31 March 2019. Further details of these risks are provided on pages 51 to 54 of the Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2019.

8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries, which are related parties, have been eliminated on consolidation and are not disclosed in this note.

TRANSACTIONS WITH SIGNIFICANT SHAREHOLDERS

Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) held 86,697,069 common shares in the Company at 30 June 2019 (31 March 2019: 85,597,069), amounting to 17.59% (31 March 2019: 18.42%) of the issued capital of the Company. CPPIB is deemed to be a related party of Entertainment One Ltd. by virtue of this significant shareholding. The Group pays CPPIB an annual fee equivalent to the annual fee paid by the Group to its other non-executive directors in consideration for CPPIB allowing Scott Lawrence to allocate time to his role as a non-executive director of the Company. The fee payable to CPPIB in respect of Scott Lawrence’s services for the period ended 30 June 2019 was C$22,500 (30 June 2018: C$22,500).

At 30 June 2019 the amounts outstanding payable to CPPIB are C$nil (31 March 2019: C$8,500).

TRANSACTIONS WITH JOINT VENTURES

The Group owns 50% shares in the joint venture eOne/Fox Home Ent Distribution Canada. During the three months ended 30 June 2019 the Group made purchases of £100,202 from eOne/Fox Home Ent Distribution Canada. At 30 June 2019 the amounts outstanding payable to eOne/Fox Home Ent Distribution Canada from the Group are £60,788.

Entertainment One Ltd. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30, 2019

and for the three months ended June 30, 2019

The Group owns a 50% share in the joint venture Suite Distribution Limited. During the three months ended 30 June 2019 the Group received income of £nil from Suite Distribution Limited. At 30 June 2019 the amounts receivable from Suite Distribution Limited are £155,000.

The Group owns a 50% share in the joint venture Creative England-Entertainment One Global Television Initiative Limited. During the three months ended 30 June 2019 the Group received income of £nil from Creative England-Entertainment One Global Television Initiative Limited. At 30 June 2019 the amounts receivable from Creative England-Entertainment One Global Television Initiative Limited were £330,654.

Except for the items noted above, the nature of related parties disclosed in the consolidated financial statements for the Group as at and for the year ended 31 March 2019 has not changed.

KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

Key management consists of the Group Chief Executive Officer and the Group Chief Financial Officer. The directors are of the opinion these persons had authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Group, directly or indirectly.

The aggregate amounts of key management compensation are set out below:


	Period ended 30 June 2019		Period ended 30 June 2018
	£m		£m
Short-term employee benefits		0.4		0.4
Share-based payment benefits		0.6		0.9

Total		1.0		1.3

9. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

As at 30 June 2019, there was no significant difference between the book value and fair value (as determined by market value) of the Group’s financial assets or liabilities other than the Group’s £425.0m senior secured notes, which have a fair value of £438.4m. There were no transfers between levels in the period and there have been no changes to the basis of determining the fair value measurements and valuation inputs disclosed within the Group’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2019.

At 30 June 2019, the Group had the following financial assets and liabilities:

Period ended

30 June 2019

Year ended

31 March 2019

£m

Assets measured at fair value

Derivative financial assets

Level 2

1.4

0.9

Non-listed equity instruments

Level 3

4.8

3.2

Liabilities measured at fair value

Derivative financial liabilities

Level 2

(0.2

)

(3.5

)

Total

6.0

0.6

The movements in non-listed equity instruments during the period ended 30 June 2019 were as follows:


	Non-listed equity instruments
	£m
Balance at 1 April 2018		0.8
Additions		2.3
Change in fair value recorded in:
profit and loss other comprehensive income		—
Transfers
Amounts settled		—
Exchange differences recorded in profit and loss		0.1

Balance at 31 March 2019		3.2
Additions		2.0
Change in fair value recorded in:
profit and loss
other comprehensive income		—
Transfers
Amounts settled		—
Exchange differences recorded in profit and loss		(0.4	)

Balance at 30 June 2019		4.8

Entertainment One Ltd. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30, 2019

and for the three months ended June 30, 2019

The key assumption in measuring the value of the non-listed equity instruments is the long term performance of the available-for-sale investments. There is no reasonable change in the performance of the investments that would give rise to a material change in the assets in these condensed consolidated financial statements.

VALUATION TECHNIQUES AND INPUTS


	Valuation technique and key inputs	Significant unobservable input	Relationship of unobservable inputs to fair value
Level 1: Senior secured notes (for fair value disclosure only)	Fair value measurements are derived from unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.	N/a	N/a

Level 2: Derivative financial instruments	Discounted cash flow – future cash flows are estimated based on forward exchange rates (from observable forward exchange rates at the end of the reporting period) and contract forward rates, discounted at a rate that reflects the credit risk of various counterparties.	N/a	N/a

Level 3: Non-listed equity instruments	Income approach – in this approach, the discounted cash flow method was used to capture the present value of the expected future economic benefits to be derived from the ownership of these investees.	Long-term performance of the available-for-sale investments, taking into account management’s experience and knowledge of market conditions of the specific industries.	The greater the cash generation of the investment over time, the higher the fair value.

CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

The assessment of credit risk and the estimation of the expected credit losses was determined by evaluating at the reporting date for each financial asset a range of possible outcomes using reasonable and supportable information based on past events, current conditions and forecasts of future events and economic conditions. A loss allowance has been recorded for all financial assets with the carrying amount a reasonable approximation of fair value.

10. INTEREST-BEARING LOANS AND BORROWINGS


	Period ended 30 June 2019 £m			Year ended 31 March 2019 £m
Bank borrowings		150.8			42.7
Senior secured notes		425.0			355.0
Bank overdrafts		—			0.3
Deferred finance charges		(9.2	)		(5.9	)
Other		1.0			1.0

Interest bearing loans and borrowings		567.6			393.1

Cash and cash equivalents (other than those held by production subsidiaries)		(57.6	)		(51.6	)

Net Debt		510.0			341.5

Shown in the consolidated balance sheet as:
Non-current		567.1			392.2
Current		0.5			0.9

Entertainment One Ltd. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30, 2019

and for the three months ended June 30, 2019

The following are the movements in the Group’s interest-bearing loans and borrowings during the year.


	Term loan £m			Bank borrowings £m			Senior secured notes £m			Other loans including overdrafts £m			Total £m
At 1 April 2018		—			23.8			355.0			2.5			381.3
Drawdowns		—			372.0			—			0.8			372.8
Repayments		—			(355.1	)		—			(2.1	)		(357.2	)
Exchange differences		—			2.0			—			0.1			2.1

At 31 March 2019		—			42.7			355.0			1.3			399.0

Drawdowns		52.0			136.1			425.0			—			613.1
Repayments		(52.0	)		(31.4	)		(355.0	)		(0.3	)		(438.7	)
Exchange differences		—			3.4			—			—			3.4

At 30 June 2019		—			150.8			425.0			1.0			576.8

Term loan

On 18 April 2019, the Group borrowed £52.0m through a term loan maturing on 31 December 2020 to part fund the acquisition of Audio Network Limited. The term loan was repaid on 26 June 2019 through the proceeds of the issuance of the £425.0m Senior Secured Notes due 2026. Unamortised deferred finance charges of £0.4m relating to the Term Loan were written off during the period.

Bank borrowings

Bank borrowings include borrowings under the Group’s super senior revolving credit facility (‘RCF’) which matures in December 2023. At 30 June 2019, the Group had available £53.4m of undrawn committed bank borrowings under the RCF.

Senior Secured Notes

On 25 June 2019 the Group completed the issuance of £425.0m in aggregate principal amount of 4.625% Senior Secured Notes (the ‘Notes’) due 2026. The Notes are subject to a number of financial covenants including interest cover charge and net debt against underlying EBITDA. The Notes are secured against the assets of various Group subsidiaries which make up the ‘Restricted Group’ and rank pari passu with the revolving credit facility.

The proceeds of the Notes were used to redeem the Group’s £355.0m in aggregate principal amount of 6.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2022.

Deferred finance charges

The Group capitalised fees of £7.0m during the period associated with the issuance of the Senior Secured Notes. The unamortised deferred finance charges (net of premium) of £3.0m on the £355.0m of Notes were written off during the period.

11. PRODUCTION FINANCING


	Period ended 30 June 2019 £m			31 March 2019 £m
Production financing held by production subsidiaries		141.9			192.4
Other loans		5.4			3.5

Production financing		147.3			195.9

Cash and cash equivalents (held by production subsidiaries)		(69.5	)		(55.8	)

Production financing (net of cash)		77.8			140.1

Production financing shown in the consolidated balance sheet as:
Non-current		73.3			110.2
Current		74.0			85.7

Entertainment One Ltd. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30, 2019

and for the three months ended June 30, 2019

The following are the movements in the Group’s production financing and other loans during the year.


	Production financing £m			Other loans £m			Total £m
At 1 April 2018		171.9			4.9			176.8
Drawdowns		224.5			0.8			225.3
Repayments		(211.8	)		(2.5	)		(214.3	)
Exchange differences		7.8			0.3			8.1

At 31 March 2019		192.4			3.5			195.9

Drawdowns		23.6			6.4			30.0
Repayments		(79.3	)		(4.7	)		(84.0	)
Exchange differences		5.2			0.2			5.4

At 30 June 2019		141.9			5.4			147.3

Entertainment One Ltd. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30, 2019

and for the three months ended June 30, 2019

12. STATED CAPITAL

Analysis of amounts recognised by the Group


	Period ended 30 June 2019				Year ended 31 March 2019
	Number of shares		Value		Number of shares			Value
	‘000		£m		‘000			£m
Balance at 1 April		464,787		610.6		460,112			594.8
Shares issued on exercise of share options		1,062		4.4		2,805			9.5
Shares issued as part-consideration for acquisitions		2,112		9.9		638			1.9
Shares issued as part-consideration for acquisitions of non-controlling interests		—		—		1,232			4.5
Shares issued as part of equity raise		28,900		127.5		—			—

Balance		496,860		752.4		464,787			610.7

Own Shares		—		—		(87	)		(0.1	)

Net balance		496,860		752.4		464,700			610.6

During the period ended 30 June 2019, the Group issued the following stated capital:

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1,061,058 common shares were issued to employees (or former employees) exercising share options. The total consideration received by the Company on the exercise of these options was £nil.

•

On 12 April 2019, 28,900,000 new common shares (equivalent to £127.5m net of transaction costs of £2.5m) were issued as part of an equity raise for the acquisition of Audio Network Limited (see Note 6).

•

On 18 April 2019, 2,112,428 new common shares (equivalent to £9.9m) were issued as part consideration for the acquisition of Audio Network Limited (see Note 6).

During the year ended 31 March 2019, the Group issued the following stated capital:

•

2,805,181 common shares were issued to employees (or former employees) exercising share options. The total consideration received by the Company on the exercise of these options was £nil.

•

On 9 April 2018, 637,952 common shares (equivalent to £1.9 million) were issued as part consideration for the acquisition of Whizz Kid Entertainment Limited.

•

On 27 June 2018, 1,231,768 common shares (equivalent to £4.5 million) were issued as part consideration for the purchase of the remaining 49% share in Sierra Pictures, LLC

At 30 June 2019 the Company’s stated capital comprised 496,859,706 common shares (March 2019: 464,786,220).

13. DIVIDENDS

On 20 May 2019 the directors declared a final dividend in respect of the financial year ended 31 March 2019 of 1.5 pence (2018: 1.4 pence) per share, which has absorbed £6.0m of total equity (2018: £5.3m) and the liability is recorded within other payables. The dividend was paid on 6 September 2019. Withholding tax of £1.5m (2018: £1.3m) crystallised on payment and as such, has not been recorded in these condensed consolidated statements.

14. POST-BALANCE SHEET EVENTS

On 22 August 2019, the Group entered into an agreement with Hasbro Inc. under which Hasbro will acquire the Group in an all-cash transaction valued at £3.3 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, the Group’s shareholders will receive £5.60 in cash for each common share of the Company. The completion of the transaction is subject to receipt of certain regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions. The Group’s shareholders voted 99.9% in favour of the deal on 17 October 2019.

On 12 September 2019 the Group acquired US-based, notification content producer Blackfin Inc. for initial consideration of £4.1m rising to £16.2m depending upon performance related conditions.

EX-99.3

Exhibit 99.3

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW FOR eONE

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with eOne’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2019, its unaudited financial statements for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2019 and the notes thereto. A reconciliation of underlying EBITDA, a measure used herein but not specifically defined under the International Financial Reporting Standards as promulgated by the International Accounting Standards Board or any other generally accepted accounting principles, is presented in Annex I hereto.

Executive Summary

eOne is a global independent studio that specializes in the development, acquisition, production, financing, distribution and sales of entertainment content. eOne’s diversified expertise spans across film, television and music production and sales, family programming, merchandising and licensing, and digital content. eOne’s network includes international feature film distribution company Sierra/Affinity; Amblin Partners with DreamWorks Studios, Participant Media, and Reliance Entertainment; Makeready with Brad Weston; unscripted television production companies Whizz Kid Entertainment, Renegade 83, Daisybeck and Blackfin; live entertainment leaders Round Room Entertainment; music labels Dualtone Music Group, Last Gang and music platform Audio Network; and content and technology studio Secret Location. Historically, eOne separately reported results across the three divisions (each division, a “Division”), (1) Family & Brands, (2) Film and (3) Television, but starting April 1, 2018, it combined Film and Television into one reporting segment, Film, Television & Music, to reflect the combination of the businesses operations. Accordingly, eOne is currently operated through, and reports results across two Divisions, (1) Family & Brands and (2) Film, Television & Music.

Family and Brands

The Family & Brands Division develops, produces and distributes content based on a portfolio of children’s properties globally, its principal brands being Peppa Pig and PJ Masks, and works with content distributors such as television broadcast partners to launch these brands globally and outlicense rights to these properties for a range of consumer products. The costs of production are typically covered by broadcast license sales, but the bulk of the Family & Brands Division’s revenue and profit is generated from licensing and merchandising royalties from the sale of branded consumer products. In addition, the brands also generate a range of ancillary revenues such as advertising video on demand (“AVOD”) from platforms such as YouTube; subscription video on demand (“SVOD”) revenues from the sale of multiple titles of content to video streaming platforms such as Netflix or Tencent; live show revenues from ticket sales; and experiential revenues from partners such as Merlin Entertainments and Paultons Park.

Peppa Pig is well-established in a number of territories, including the U.K., Canada, Australia, parts of Europe and the United States, where broadcast presence has been supported by licensing rollout across multiple product categories. In other territories, such as China, the brand has been introduced to audiences but major licensing programs have only recently commenced.

PJ Masks was rolled out globally across the Disney Junior network during 2015 and 2016, with initial licensing rollouts in the U.S., France and the U.K. in 2017 and further rollouts expected in 2020 and beyond.

Ricky Zoom, a new global preschool brand, was recently launched in China, the United States and other markets around the world.

Film, Television & Music

The Film, Television & Music Division is both a major independent producer of television content, commissioned primarily by North American networks and sold internationally, and one of the largest independent film companies, focused on acquiring, marketing and distributing films across Canada, the U.K., Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and Benelux. Using a production finance model (where films and television shows are presold to distributors and broadcasters, networks and platforms), eOne can offset significant proportions of its production risk and use third party capital and tax incentives to finance its production activities. eOne retains ownership of the content rights and sells them around the world through its extensive relationships with content buyers.

The eOne film business consists of a multi-territory distribution business which mainly acquires content from production partners for distribution across all consumer platforms. Historically, eOne has acquired film rights through output deals with independent production studios, via single picture acquisitions and through production relationships with leading creative talent. More recently, eOne has repositioned the Film business with a greater emphasis on production activities, supported by its strong relationships with talented content creators such as Steven Spielberg, Brad Weston and Mark Gordon. In addition, Film produces a small number of feature films for global distribution.

The eOne television business produces a large number of scripted drama and non-scripted reality shows from its production bases in North America. These shows are commissioned and financed mainly by leading broadcast networks and digital platforms in the United States and Canada (supplemented by tax credits where available) and then distributed into global markets by eOne’s own international television sales network, which reaches over 500 broadcasters and digital platforms in more than 150 territories. This broad global presence ensures that high quality shows are brought to audiences across both traditional and digital content networks, including Netflix and Amazon Prime Instant Video. The Television business also leverages its sales infrastructure by selling in-demand third party content from producer partners, such as AMC.

Music operates across recorded music, publishing, artist management and live events, generating fees and royalty revenues. eOne’s recent Audio Network acquisition adds professional music services to its capabilities, bringing it annually-recurring subscription revenues.

2019 Fiscal Year Financials Highlights

•

eOne reported revenue decreased to £941 million (2018: £1,029 million) reflecting continued growth in Family & Brands and lower revenue from Film, Television & Music largely attributable to the change in the film strategy

•

eOne reported profit before tax of £31 million (2018: £65 million), including one-off charges

•

eOne reported underlying EBITDA up 21% at £198 million (2018: £164 million), driven by strong growth in Family & Brands and higher margins in Film, Television & Music – eOne’s underlying EBITDA margin improvement by 510 basis points to 21.0%

2019 Fiscal Year Operational Highlights

•

Family & Brands continued to deliver strong revenue up 28% and underlying EBITDA growth up 37% from its key brands through a mix of high margin AVOD and SVOD platform revenues and licensing and merchandising sales

•

Retail sales of our licensees grew by 6% in the year to US$2.5 billion with managed, broader consumer roll-out of eOne’s brands still ongoing

•

Film, Television & Music underlying EBITDA grew 9% with margins improving by 300 basis points to 14.6%, due to the changing mix towards television and music and the positive impact of cost savings

•

The integration of eOne’s Film and Television Divisions was completed

•

Transition in Film is now largely complete, with a reduced slate of high quality titles delivering a 56% increase in average box office revenue per release

•

Independent library valuation increased to US$2.1 billion as at 31 March 2019 (2018: US$2.0 billion)

eOne Group Overview

Fiscal year ended March 31, 2019

eOne’s 2019 reported revenue of £941.2 million (2018: £1,029.0 million) was 9% lower year-on-year (also 9% lower on a constant currency basis retranslating 2018 reported financials at 2019 foreign exchange rates) reflecting strong growth in Family & Brands (28% higher) and lower revenue in Film, Television & Music (13% lower) expected as part of eOne’s transition to a production focus. The growth in Family & Brands was driven by continued strong performance of Peppa Pig, significant growth from PJ Masks and the delivery of a new show, Cupcake & Dino: General Services. The decline in Film, Television & Music was predominantly the result of the planned release of fewer films as eOne focuses on playing a larger role in the development and production of the films in which it is involved, home entertainment market decline and scripted television slate composition, partly offset by a 30% increase in music revenue.

Reported profit before tax for the year was £31.1 million (2018: £64.9 million), impacted by higher one-off charges of £68.0 million (2018: £7.1 million) with the increase primarily relating to the impairment of certain assets within the film distribution businesses, partly offset by the increased underlying EBITDA.

eOne’s reported underlying EBITDA was 21% higher at £197.6 million (2018: £163.6 million), driven by strong growth in Family & Brands (37% higher) and increase in Film, Television & Music (9% higher). Alongside the increase in revenue, the growth in Family & Brands was driven by improved underlying EBITDA margin as a larger portion of revenue was generated from AVOD and SVOD platforms which have higher margins. The Film, Television & Music increase was driven by the improved profitability on television shows, increased high margin royalty income from television library participations, increased music revenue and operating cost savings of around £5 million (approximately £6 million in aggregate through FY19). This was partly offset by the impact of the lower transactional revenue driven by planned fewer film releases and market decline. The underlying EBITDA margin increased by 510 basis points driven by the increased margin in both Divisions and as the higher margin Family & Brands Division is a greater proportion of eOne’s underlying EBITDA than the prior year. On a constant currency basis, eOne’s underlying EBITDA increased by 20%.

Net cash generated from operating activities amounted to £30.0 million in comparison to £14.9 million in the prior year, reflecting lower investment in content and increase in operating performance.

Quarterly period ended June 30, 2019

eOne’s reported revenue was 7% lower than the prior period at £173.1 million (2018: £185.7 million), impacted by lower Film, Television & Music revenue driven by lower broadcast and licensing revenues due to fewer scripted deliveries in the period, partly offset by higher music revenue through the acquisition of Audio Network and continuing organic growth. Family & Brands revenue was broadly stable compared to the prior period.

Reported loss before tax for the period was £43.9 million (2018: £6.8 million), impacted by operating and financing one-off items of £28.1 million (2018: net one-off expense of £1.4 million) and higher amortization of acquired intangibles following the acquisition of Audio Network during the period of £3.1 million. The increase in one-off items was driven by costs and fees associated with the Audio Network acquisition and the call premium and costs related to the issuance of £425 million Senior Secured Notes during the period.

eOne’s underlying EBITDA was £13.4 million (2018: £17.3 million), driven by an increase in eOne’s costs of £3.0 million due to increased corporate projects and legal fees and the Family & Brands Division being marginally lower driven by an increase in infrastructure to support brand longevity and ongoing growth. An increase in underlying EBITDA of the Music business was offset by lower EBITDA in the Film and TV business.

Net cash used in operating activities amounted to £18.6 million in comparison to £13.3 million in the prior period, reflecting the planned increase in investment in productions and increase in investment in acquired content due to timing. This was partially offset by working capital inflows in the current period compared to outflows in the prior period.

As of June 30, 2019, overall production financing (net of cash) of £77.8 million was £62.3 million lower than the prior year. The movements primarily reflect the timing of programming activities and are driven by working capital inflows of £64.2 million of the entities forming part of the Production Financing group.

Divisional Operational & Financial Review

The divisional tables below are presented gross of inter-segment eliminations, which eliminate the effect on the figures presented of transactions between segments. For further information, refer to Note 2 in the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2019, incorporated into this prospectus supplement by reference herein. Unless otherwise specified, references in this section to annual information refer to information regarding eOne’s fiscal year ended March 31, 2019.

Family & Brands

The Family & Brands Division develops, produces and distributes content based on a portfolio of children’s properties globally, its principal brands being Peppa Pig and PJ Masks. A significant proportion of its revenue is generated through high margin licensing and merchandising programs across multiple retail categories.


£m	2019			2018			Change
Revenue		158.5			123.9			28	%
Transactional		32.2			25.9			24	%
Broadcast and Licensing		30.5			12.5			144	%
Licensing and Merchandising		89.4			78.8			13	%
Production and Other		6.4			6.7			(4	%)
Underlying EBITDA		97.0			71.0			37	%
Underlying EBITDA %		61.2	%		57.3	%		390bps
Investment in productions		6.4			9.6			(33	%)

Revenue for the year was up 28% to £158.5 million (2018: £123.9 million), driven by the continued strong performance of Peppa Pig, significant growth from PJ Masks and the delivery of a new show, Cupcake & Dino: General Services.

Underlying EBITDA for the year increased 37% to £97.0 million (2018: £71.0 million), driven by increased revenue. The underlying EBITDA margin was 390 basis points higher reflecting the larger portion of revenue generated from high margin AVOD and SVOD platforms (transactional and broadcast and licensing revenue grew 24% and 144%, respectively) which help to drive awareness of eOne’s brands.

Investment in productions of £6.4 million (2018: £9.6 million) during the year was £3.2 million lower than the prior year due to higher spend on Cupcake & Dino: General Services and PJ Masks in the prior period. Investment spend in the current year included the new episodes of Peppa Pig, season 2 and 3 of PJ Masks, new property Ricky Zoom and new show Alien TV.

Licensing and merchandising revenue grew by 13% to £89.4 million (2018: £78.8 million) reflecting the US$2.52 billion of retail sales in the year (2018: US$2.38 billion). Retail sales during the year were impacted by the slower, more measured roll out of merchandise in China and the closure of Toys“R”Us particularly in the U.S. More than 1,100 new and renewed broadcast and licensing agreements were concluded in the year, an increase of 5% year-on-year. At March 31, 2019, the business had over 1,600 live licensing and merchandising contracts across its portfolio of brands (2018: almost 1,500) driven by the managed roll out.

Peppa Pig continued to grow in the year with revenue growth of 20% at £90.2 million (2018: £75.2 million). This growth was driven by SVOD and AVOD revenues as well as TV broadcast renewals in the year. New and renewed SVOD deals for seasons 1 to 6 were signed in China with Mango TV, Youku, iQIYI and Tencent. Retail sales were up 4% at US$1.35 billion (2018: US$1.30 billion) but were impacted by the slower than anticipated rollout in China and the closure of Toys“R”Us in the United States. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, the brand’s fifteenth anniversary provided the opportunity for a number of initiatives, including the Peppa Pig Festival of Fun film released in April/May (featuring 10 never-seen-before episodes); the 16-track Peppa Pig: My First Album music release (which recently surpassed 5 million streams globally); the Peppa Pig’s Adventure live show tour which started in September in the U.S.; and celebratory partnerships with children’s charities including Save the Children, Tommy’s and the Muddy Puddle Walk. Peppa Pig won the Best Preschool Licensed Property award at the U.K. Licensing Awards in September 2019.

The theatrical release of Peppa Pig Celebrates Chinese New Year during eOne’s fiscal year ended March 31, 2019 generated a high level of social media buzz globally and drove strong brand awareness across the territory, which set the stage for a strong performance for the brand in the quarterly period ended June 30, 2019. There were 65 live Peppa Pig licensing and merchandising contracts in China as of September, 2019. In July 2019, Peppa Pig won the Film/Television/Media Property of the Year in the animated category at the China Licensing Awards 2019 (after winning Young Property of the Year in October, 2018).

In the United States, the brand remains a top-rated show for children between 2-5 years old where it currently airs multiple times daily on Nick Jr. as well as weekdays on the Nickelodeon channel. Peppa Pig relaunched in Germany following a change in broadcaster to Super RTL and has seen growth in licensing revenue in the year.

Global location-based entertainment partner Merlin Entertainments has now opened three Peppa Pig World of Play centers in Shanghai, Dallas and Michigan. These developments further energize Peppa Pig’s brand awareness. Attendance continues to build and eOne won the Babytree Brilliant Awards 2019 Indoor Attraction for the Shanghai location. In addition, the two Peppa Pig Land formats which opened in March 2018 at Heide Park in Germany and Gardaland in Italy also achieved robust attendance numbers during the period (4 million visitors until September, 2019), expanding the brand experience of Peppa Pig across its audiences.

PJ Masks has grown across its markets with annual revenue increasing by 39% to £59.5 million (2018: £42.7 million) and retail sales increasing 10% to US$1.15 billion (2018: US$1.05 billion). Licensing and merchandising revenues continued to be a fundamental growth driver with an overall increase of 37% in the year driven by further successful roll outs in all categories across all territories. Growth has been particularly strong in North America, Australia and Germany. In Canada and the U.S., the brand was the second largest pre-school toy property year to-date to June 2019 according to NPD Group data. Strong additional broadcast slots beginning in September 2019 in key markets like the U.S., France, Italy, Spain, the UK and Germany will help to maximize brand awareness. Coupled with reduced hold-back periods, this should allow for a more rapid rollout on terrestrial broadcasters and related exposure in preparation for the important lead-up to the Holiday retail period this year. The 2020 toy range for North America received a very positive reaction from retailers at the recent LA Toy Previews

PJ Masks is now broadcasting in all key territories on Disney Junior with excellent ratings, particularly after the launch of season 2 earlier in 2019. The brand also has a strong digital presence with an ongoing worldwide SVOD deal with Netflix and Mango TV in China which has provided SVOD revenue and enhanced brand exposure in addition to presence on Youku, iQIYI and Tencent.

The new show Cupcake & Dino debuted globally on Netflix, Teletoon in Canada and Disney XD in Brazil during the year. All 26 episodes have been fully delivered; the first 13 episodes were aired in July 2018 and the second 13 episodes were aired in May 2019.

Ricky Zoom made a very strong global broadcast premiere in China on the Youku SVOD platform in August 2019, achieving 100 million views in the first 12 days and reaching the position of number three ranked pre-school property on the platform (behind Peppa Pig and local brand Boonie Bears). Confirmed broadcast partners for the September 2019 launch in the remaining territories around the world include Nickelodeon (US), Gulli (France), Super RTL (Germany), RAI (Italy), Discovery Kids (Latin America) and Clan (Spain).

Film, Television & Music

The Film, Television & Music Division focuses on controlling high quality, premium film, television and music content rights around the world and selling this content globally.


£m	2019			2018			Change
Revenue		789.4			911.1			(13	%)
Theatrical		60.9			57.1			7	%
Transactional		67.6			133.8			(49	%)
Broadcast and Licensing		380.9			448.3			(15	%)
Production and Other		215.6			223.1			(3	%)
Music		64.4			49.4			30	%
Eliminations		—			(0.6	)		100	%
Underlying EBITDA		115.2			105.9			9	%
Underlying EBITDA %		14.6	%		11.6	%		300bps

Investment in acquired content
- Film		72.1			104.5			(31	%)
- Television		43.5			35.7			22	%
- Music		6.3			4.3			47	%

Investment in productions
- Film		35.0			58.8			(40	%)
- Television		213.3			224.8			(5	%)
- Other		4.0			4.2			(5	%)

Revenue in the year decreased by 13% to £789.4 million (2018: £911.1 million) due to lower transactional, broadcast and licensing and production and other revenue driven by planned lower film release volume, home entertainment market decline and scripted television slate composition. This was partly offset by growth in theatrical and music.

Underlying EBITDA increased for the year by 9% driven by improved profitability on television shows, increased high margin royalty income from television library participations, increased music revenue and additional operating cost savings of around £5 million (approximately £6 million in aggregate through FY19). These positive trends more than offset the impact of lower transactional revenue driven by fewer planned film releases and significant market decline. There was an underlying EBITDA margin improvement of 300 basis points driven by the change in mix to higher margin television revenue and the impact of the operating cost savings generated from the restructuring and further integration of the Film and Television Divisions.

Film investment in acquired content reduced by £32.4 million to £72.1 million in the year (2018: £104.5 million) due to the lower volume film slate as expected and in line with eOne’s strategy to shift investment from acquisitions to productions. Film investment in productions was lower by £23.8 million at £35.0 million (2018: £58.8 million) due to the timing of productions.

Television investment in acquired content increased by £7.8 million to £43.5 million in the year (2018: £35.7 million) due to timing of spend on the AMC/Sundance shows. Television investment in productions was lower by £11.5 million at £213.3 million (2018: £224.8 million) due to the timing of production including a higher level of tax credits received. 1,142 half hours of new programming were acquired/produced in the year compared to 887 in the previous year of which 708 related to unscripted compared to 350 in the prior year.

Theatrical

Theatrical revenue increased by 7% to £60.9 million for the year (2018: £57.1 million) as a result of strong box office receipts in the second half of the year driven by key titles Green Book, Vice and Stan & Ollie. Box office receipts were up 5% from US$207.6 million in 2018 to US$217.5 million in 2019. Average revenue per release was up substantially more by 56%. The total number of unique releases was 57 in the year, down from 85 in the prior year, reflecting the strategic transition from lower margin film distribution towards fewer high quality film productions distributed across the direct distribution footprint.

Academy Award winning Green Book, from eOne’s partners DreamWorks and Participant Media, was an incredible success for eOne. Other key releases in the year included Stan & Ollie, an eOne production, The House with a Clock in Its Walls from Amblin, Vice from Annapurna Pictures and I Feel Pretty.

During the quarterly period ended June 30, 2019, John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum performed well in eOne territories, generating box office revenues of C$15 million in Canada and €2.5M in Spain. Additionally, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark was released in August in the United States to a strong box office performance.

Transactional

Transactional revenue decreased by 49% to £67.6 million for the year (2018: £133.8 million) across both physical and digital driven by lower release volume reflecting eOne’s strategy to focus on fewer high quality films that can be released across the entire theatrical distribution footprint during an accelerated decline in the industry.

As announced at the half year, given the accelerated home entertainment market decline eOne recorded a one-off charge primarily reflecting the impairment of certain film distribution assets. The one-off charge for the full year was £61.0 million (of which £56.1 million was non-cash).

In total, 160 DVDs and Blu-ray titles were released during the year (2018: 255), a decrease of 37%. Key titles included The House with a Clock in Its Walls, The Post, Finding Your Feet, season 9 of The Walking Dead, I Feel Pretty, A Simple Favor, Molly’s Game and The Spy Who Dumped Me.

Broadcast and licensing

Annual broadcast and licensing revenue decreased 15% to £380.9 million (2018: £448.3 million) due to scripted television slate composition including fewer episodes of the third season of Designated Survivor (10 episodes compared to 22) and change in timing of placement for new shows. Revenue from third party television titles also reduced due to lower revenue for the Fear the Walking Dead franchise.

Key scripted television deliveries in the year included the first season of The Rookie, which premiered in October 2018 across a number of territories ; Designated Survivor season 3 (which was sold to Netflix and aired in summer 2019); Ransom season 3; You Me Her season 4; Burden of Truth season 4; and Private Eyes season 3. In the quarterly period ended June 30, 2019, production has started on Deputy (for Fox), Nurses (which was commissioned for season 2 by Global TV in Canada before season 1 has been aired) and Run (HBO). New drama series recently announced include Philly Reign (produced in partnership with Mary J Blige for USA Network), original horror series Red Rose for BBC1 and a pilot for Anna K, a modern retelling of Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina set in New York City.

Key acquired television content included season 3 of Into the Badlands, season 4 of Fear the Walking Dead and The Walking Dead season 9.

Film broadcast and licensing revenues for the year included the film production How It Ends sold to Netflix on a worldwide basis. Broadcast and licensing sales on theatrical titles included The BFG, The Girl on the Train, Finding Your Feet, The Death of Stalin, I Feel Pretty, A Simple Favor and Molly’s Game. .

Production and other

Annual production and other revenue decreased by 3% to £215.6 million (2018: £223.1 million) driven by lower number of film productions, with Stan & Ollie released in the year compared to four titles released in the prior year and lower revenue on third party international film sales. This was partly offset by growth in unscripted television and increased royalty income from television library participations.

Unscripted television performed very well during the year led by Ex on the Beach, Siesta Key, America Says, Ladies Night and Naked and Afraid. The business acquired a majority stake in Whizz Kid Entertainment, a U.K.-based unscripted television production company, at the start of fiscal year 2019. In the quarterly period ended June 30, 2019, a new four-part documentary series, Ready for War, was commissioned by Showtime to examine the cause and effect of deporting U.S. military veterans. The series was produced in partnership with David Ayer and Chris Long’s Cedar Park, and executive produced by multi-platinum music artist Drake. The business further expanded its production footprint with the acquisitions of Daisybeck Studios in the U.K. (producer of unscripted shows including The Yorkshire Vet, Springtime on the Farm, Big Week at the Zoo and Made in Britain) and the U.S.-based BLACKFIN (producer of Finding Escobar’s Millions, I Am Homicide, Primal Instinct and Bad Henry for a number of major networks and platforms).

The television library participations included Grey’s Anatomy and Criminal Minds which is currently airing season 14. This revenue is at high margins and favorably contributes to cash generation.

Music

Revenue for the year increased by 30% to £64.4 million for the year (2018: £49.4 million), due to higher digital revenue on recorded music reflecting the industry-wide growth of streaming, higher live and exhibition revenues and higher artist management, partly offset by lower physical revenues.

In the recorded music business, there were number one albums from artists across a number of genres including world music, gospel, metal and R&B. Key titles during the year included a mix of new and catalogue titles including continued strong performance of The Lumineers’ highly successful first and second albums, The Lumineers and Cleopatra, 2 Pac’s All Eyez On Me, Blueface’s Famous Cryp, Dr. Dre’s The Chronic and Snoop Dogg’s Doggystyle. The number of albums released in the year decreased with 65 releases in the current year versus 84 in the prior year. Single releases increased significantly at 294 compared to 205 in the prior year as we continue to release digital singles due to the shift in the market away from physical. Blueface’s hit song Thotiana had over 400 million streams and featured on various music charts across the world and artist DJ Kass has been certified platinum twice for streams and sales for his viral hit Scooby Doo Pa Pa.

The live events business had successful tours with PJ Masks Live! Show and the Thank You Canada tour, while successfully launching the Mandela Exhibit in London. Artist management had a good year with Jax Jones releasing his fifth consecutive hit single Play which has achieved over 13 million streams on Spotify alone since release.

During the quarterly period ended June 30, 2019, management client Jax Jones has sustained his radio success with his latest hit single You Don’t Know Me, which has achieved over 500 million streams globally since release. eOne’s live business, Round Room, announced new events during the period: the Baby Shark Live tour, the Rock the Rink Tour (a national tour featuring the Canadian Olympic Figure Skating team) and The Nelson Mandela Exhibit, set to launch in Berlin in October 2019 following a successful run in London. In addition, Round Room continues to experience success with the PJ Masks: Time to be a Hero live show with sell-out dates across the U.S.

The music business won 3 Grammy awards for Best Performance (High On Fire), Best World Album (Soweto Gospel Choir) and Best Dance Recording (producer Riton).

Annex I

Reconciliation of Underlying EBITDA

The term underlying EBITDA refers to operating profit or loss excluding amortization of acquired intangibles, depreciation, amortization of software, share-based payment charge, tax, finance costs and depreciation related to joint ventures, and operating one-off items. eOne management presents this measure because it is used by eOne’s management, together with other measures, to measure operating performance and as a basis for strategic planning and forecasting, and eOne believes that this measure is frequently used by investors in analyzing business performance. Underlying EBITDA, in eOne’s management’s view, reflects the underlying performance of the business and provides a more meaningful comparison of how the business is managed and measured on a day-to-day basis and forms the basis of the performance measures for remuneration. Adjusted measures such as underlying EBITDA exclude certain items because if included, these items could distort the understanding of our performance for the year and the comparability between years. The terms “underlying,” “one off” and “adjusted” may not be comparable with similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

The reconciliation of underlying EBITDA to profit (loss) for the periods indicated is as follows:

Year Ended March 31, 2019:

Family &

Brands

Film, Television

& Music

Eliminations

Restated

Consolidated

£m

Segment revenue

External revenue

152.8

788.4

—

941.2

Inter-segment revenue

5.7

1.0

(6.7

)

—

Total segment revenue

158.5

789.4

(6.7

)

941.2

Segment results

Segment underlying EBITDA

97.0

115.2

(0.5

)

211.7

Group costs

(14.1

)

Underlying EBITDA¹

197.6

Amortisation of acquired intangibles

(39.0

)

Depreciation and amortisation of software

(3.7

)

Share-based payment charge

(16.2

)

Impairment of financial assets (within operating one-off items)¹

(14.4

)

Other operating one-off items¹

(53.6

)

Operating profit

70.7

Finance income

1.8

Finance costs

(41.4

)

Profit before tax

31.1

Income tax charge

(21.5

)

Profit for the year

9.6

Segment assets

Total segment assets

257.5

1,643.6

—

1,901.1

Unallocated corporate assets

0.7

Total assets

1,901.8

Other segment information

Amortisation of acquired intangibles

(12.5

)

(26.5

)

—

(39.0

)

Depreciation and amortisation of software

—

(3.7

)

—

(3.7

)

One-off items

—

(68.0

)

—

(68.0

)

(1)

One off items consist of: impairment of investment in acquired content rights of £15.6 million resulting from the lowering of previous expectations regarding the home entertainment business driven by an acceleration of market decline; write down of home entertainment related inventories of £26.1 million resulting from an assessment of the realizable value of inventory below the previous assessment of net realizable value; Related severance, staff costs and other costs of the home entertainment businesses of £4.9 million; related severance and staff costs of Film, Television & Music of £7.9 million; consultancy fees for the pre-system development of the finance transformation and other restructuring costs relating to the integration of £0.5 million; acquisition gains of £0.5 million include a cost of £0.6 million for completed deals during the year and a £1.1 million credit due to the release of Last Gang Entertainment contingent consideration which is no longer payable; and other one-off credits of £0.9 million include a £1.7 million settlement received on a tax warranty relating to a prior year acquisition and is partially offset by £0.8 million of legal costs for certain corporate projects and aborted corporate transactions during the year.

Year Ended March 31, 2018:


	Family & Brands			Film, Television & Music			Eliminations			Consolidated
	£m			£m			£m			£m
Segment revenue
External revenue		118.5			910.5			—			1,029.0
Inter-segment revenue		5.4			0.6			(6.0	)		—

Total segment revenue		123.9			911.1			(6.0	)		1,029.0

Segment results
Segment underlying EBITDA¹		71.0			105.9			(0.4	)		176.5
Group costs											(12.9	)

Underlying EBITDA¹											163.6
Amortisation of acquired intangibles											(39.6	)
Depreciation and amortisation of software											(3.6	)
Share-based payment charge											(12.6	)
Impairment of financial assets (within operating one-off items)¹											—
One-off items¹											(7.1	)

Operating profit											100.7
Finance income											4.9
Finance costs											(40.7	)

Profit before tax											64.9
Income tax credit											3.9

Profit for the year											68.8

Segment assets
Total segment assets		256.5			1,535.0			—			1,791.5
Unallocated corporate assets											13.2

Total assets											1,804.7


	Family & Brands			Film, Television & Music			Eliminations			Restated Consolidated
	£m			£m			£m			£m
Other segment information
Amortisation of acquired intangibles		(12.3	)		(27.3	)		—			(39.6	)
Depreciation and amortisation of software		(0.2	)		(3.4	)		—			(3.6	)
One-off items		(0.2	)		(6.9	)		—			(7.1	)

(1)

One off items consist of: £4.4 million of costs associated with the integration of the Television and Film Divisions and includes £3.6 million related to severance and staff costs and £0.8 million related to consultancy fees; £2.0 million related to the integration of the unscripted television companies within the wider Canadian television production business; £1.6 million of costs associated with completion of the 2017 strategy related restructuring programs; a credit of £3.9 million on re-assessment of the liability on put options in relation to the non-controlling interests over Renegade 83 and Sierra Pictures; these gains are partially offset by banking and legal costs of £1.6 million associated with the creation and set-up of Makeready in the current year; Charge of £0.6 million on settlement of contingent consideration in relation to Renegade 83 settled in the year, partially offset by escrow of £0.2 million received in relation to the 2018 acquisition of Last Gang Entertainment; and other costs of £1.0 million in 2018 primarily related to costs associated with aborted corporate projects.

Quarter Ended June 30, 2019

Family & Brands

Film, Television &
Music

Eliminations

Consolidated

£m

Segment revenue

External revenue

29.4

143.7

—

173.1

Inter-segment revenue

1.1

0.1

(1.2

)

—

Total segment revenue

30.5

143.8

(1.2

)

173.1

Segment results

Segment underlying EBITDA¹

17.8

0.8

(0.2

)

18.4

Group costs

(5.0

)

Underlying EBITDA¹

13.4

Amortisation of acquired intangibles

(12.6

)

Depreciation and amortisation of software

(1.0

)

Depreciation of right of use assets

(2.2

)

Share-based payment charge

(3.1

)

One-off items¹

(12.2

)

Operating loss

(17.7

)

Finance income

—

Finance costs

(26.2

)

Loss before tax

(43.9

)

Income tax credit

3.4

Loss for the period

(40.5

)

Segment assets

Total segment assets

261.4

1,934.3

—

2,195.7

Unallocated corporate assets

3.6

Total assets

2,199.3

(1)

One off items consist of: severance charges of £3.0m associated with the integration of the Film and Television Divisions; severance charges and staff costs of £1.9m associated with the outsourcing arrangements implemented in certain of the Group’s Film Distribution territories; severance charges of £0.7m relating to the closure of the Group’s home entertainment business in Canada; acquisition costs of £6.1m primarily relating to the acquisition of Audio Network Limited which was completed on 18 April 2019; and other one-off costs of £0.5m relating to legal fees incurred on aborted projects.

Quarter Ended June 30, 2018


	Family & Brands		Film, Television & Music		Eliminations			Consolidated
	£m		£m		£m			£m
Segment revenue
External revenue		30.1		155.6		—			185.7
Inter-segment revenue		0.9		0.1		(1.0	)		—

Total segment revenue		31.0		155.7		(1.0	)		185.7

Segment results
Segment underlying EBITDA¹		18.6		0.7		—			19.3
Group costs									(2.0	)

Underlying EBITDA¹									17.3
Amortisation of acquired intangibles									(9.8	)
Depreciation and amortisation of software									(0.7	)
Depreciation of right of use assets									—
Share-based payment charge									(3.9	)
One-off items¹									(1.8	)

Operating profit									1.1
Finance income									0.4
Finance costs									(8.3	)

Loss before tax									(6.8	)
Income tax charge									(1.6	)

Loss for the period									(8.4	)

Segment assets
Total segment assets		257.5		1,643.6		—			1,901.1
Unallocated corporate assets									0.7

Total assets									1,901.8

(1)	One off items consisted of £1.5m of costs associated with the integration of the Film and Television Divisions, £0.2m of acquisition costs in relation to Round Room and Whizz Kid and the remaining £0.1m related to legal fees on aborted projects.

EX-99.4

Exhibit 99.4

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

On August 22, 2019, Hasbro Inc. (“Hasbro”, the “Company” or “we”) entered into an agreement to acquire the issued and outstanding common shares of Entertainment One Ltd. (“eOne”) at a price of £5.60 per share (the “Acquisition”). The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information presents the combination of the historical consolidated financial statements of Hasbro and eOne and is intended to provide you with information about how the Acquisition and related financings might have affected the Company’s historical financial statements.

The Company’s fiscal year ends on the last Sunday in December, whereas eOne’s fiscal year ends on March 31. Due to this difference, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations, which we refer to as the pro forma condensed combined statement of operations, for the year ended December 30, 2018 combines the Hasbro audited consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 30, 2018 and the eOne unaudited financial results for the 12 months ended September 30, 2018. The eOne unaudited financial results for the twelve months ended September 30, 2018 have been calculated by subtracting its unaudited financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2017 from its audited financial results for the 12 months ended March 31, 2018, then adding the unaudited financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2018.

Additionally, the pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for the nine-month period ended September 29, 2019 combines the Hasbro unaudited consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 29, 2019 and the eOne financial results for the nine months ended June 30, 2019. The eOne unaudited financial results for the nine months ended June 30, 2019 have been calculated by subtracting its unaudited financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2018 from its audited financial results for the 12 months ended March 31, 2019, then adding the unaudited financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2019. Both the full-year and nine month pro forma condensed combined statements of operation give effect to the Acquisition as if it had been consummated on January 1, 2018.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet combines the Hasbro unaudited historical consolidated balance sheet as of September 29, 2019 and the eOne unaudited historical consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2019, giving effect to the Acquisition as if it had been consummated on September 29, 2019.

We refer to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet and the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations as the pro forma financial statements.

The pro forma financial statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes to the pro forma financial statements. In addition, the pro forma financial statements were based on and should be read in conjunction with the following historical consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes of Hasbro and eOne for the applicable periods:

•

Separate unaudited historical financial statements and the related notes of Hasbro as of and for the fiscal quarter ended September 29, 2019 included in Hasbro’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 29, 2019 as well as separate historical financial statements and the related notes of Hasbro as of and for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2018 included in Hasbro’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2018.

•

As filed as exhibits to Hasbro’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 4, 2019, the separate historical financial statements and the related notes of eOne as of and for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, prepared in accordance with IFRS-IASB, as well as separate unaudited historical financial statements and the related notes of eOne as of and for the quarter ended June 30, 2019.

The pro forma financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with SEC Regulation S-X Article 11, Pro Forma Financial Information. The pro forma financial statements are not necessarily indicative of what the combined company’s balance sheet or statement of operations actually would have been had the Acquisition been completed as of the dates indicated, nor do they purport to project the future financial position or operating results of the combined company. The pro forma financial information is presented for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect the costs of any integration activities or cost savings or synergies that may be achieved as a result of the Acquisition.

The pro forma financial statements have been prepared using the acquisition method of accounting under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) with Hasbro being the acquirer. The pro forma adjustments are preliminary, based upon available information and made solely for the purpose of providing these pro forma financial statements. Differences between these preliminary adjustments and the final acquisition accounting will occur and these differences could have a material impact on the future results of operations and financial position of the combined company.

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet


	Historical
	Hasbro			eOne as reclassified
($ in thousands)	As of September 29, 2019			As of June 30, 2019			IFRS to U.S. GAAP adjustments			Notes		Pro forma adjustments			Notes		Pro forma combined
				Note 3
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,060,432		$	161,379		$	—				$	(231,890	)		6A	$	989,921
Accounts receivable, net		1,416,879			603,891			(5,608	)		2A, 2D		—					2,015,162
Inventories		589,132			14,221			—					—					603,353
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		346,687			423,930			1,511			2A, 2B		(386,916	)		6B, 6K		385,212

Total current assets		3,413,130			1,203,421			(4,097	)				(618,806	)				3,993,648
Property, plant and equipment, net		371,881			96,243			(4,853	)		2D		—					463,271
Other assets:
Goodwill		485,042			594,347			—					1,967,938			6C		3,047,327
Other intangibles, net		658,350			407,828			—					1,627,172			6B		2,693,350
Other		626,221			490,612			165			2B		(256,679	)		6B		860,319

Total other assets		1,769,613			1,492,787			165					3,338,431					6,600,996

Total assets	$	5,554,624		$	2,792,451		$	(8,785	)			$	2,719,625				$	11,057,915

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings	$	7,903		$	94,593		$	—				$	—				$	102,496
Current portion of long-term debt		—			—			—					74,000			6L		74,000
Accounts payable		501,136			80,937			—					—					582,073
Accrued liabilities		957,696			608,130			(8,709	)		2A, 2B, 2D		(45,710	)		6K		1,511,407

Total current liabilities		1,466,735			783,660			(8,709	)				28,290					2,269,976
Long-term debt		1,696,204			813,116			(889	)		2D		2,658,845			6D, 6J		5,167,276
Other liabilities		550,778			149,190			(12,583	)		2A - 2C, 6H		209,665			6H, 6I, 6K		897,050

Total liabilities		3,713,717			1,745,966			(22,181	)				2,896,800					8,334,302

Redeemable non-controlling interest		—			—			21,830			2C		—					21,830

Shareholders’ equity
Preference stock		—			—			—					—					—
Common stock		104,847			—			—					—					104,847
Additional paid-in capital		1,301,366			1,044,455			1,483			2D		(197,188	)		6E		2,150,116
Retained earnings		4,180,331			(42,535	)		(7,378	)		2A, 2B, 2D, 6H		20,013			6E, 6F, 6H		4,150,431
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(185,376	)		—			—					—					(185,376	)
Treasury stock		(3,560,261	)		—			—					—					(3,560,261	)

Total shareholders’ equity		1,840,907			1,001,920			(5,895	)				(177,175	)				2,659,757

Non-controlling interests		—			44,565			(2,539	)		2C		—					42,026

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	5,554,624		$	2,792,451		$	(8,785	)			$	2,719,625				$	11,057,915

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations


	Historical
	Hasbro			eOne as reclassified
	Nine months ended			Nine months ended			IFRS to U.S. GAAP					Pro forma					Pro forma
($ in thousands)	September 29, 2019			June 30, 2019			adjustments			Notes		adjustments			Notes		combined
				Note 3
Net revenues	$	3,292,220		$	914,990		$	(6,616	)		2A, 2B	$	—				$	4,200,594
Costs and expenses
Cost of sales		1,230,800			26,751			(387	)		2B		—					1,257,164
Royalties		258,957			186,159			(528	)		2A, 2B		—					444,588
Product development		189,246			—			—					—					189,246
Advertising		309,659			74,437			—					—					384,096
Amortization of intangible assets		35,445			41,542			—					11,621			7A		88,608
Program production cost amortization		58,105			290,612			1,074			2A, 2B		(200,484	)		7B		149,307
Selling, distribution and administration		748,338			190,586			3,490			2D		—					942,414

Total expenses		2,830,550			810,087			3,649					(188,863	)				3,455,423

Operating profit		461,670			104,903			(10,265	)				188,863					745,171
Non-operating (income) expense
Interest expense		67,096			64,619			(879	)		2D		59,677			7C		190,513
Interest income		(19,164	)		(2,322	)		4			2D		—					(21,482	)
Other (income) expense, net		118,289			41			(30	)		2D		(25,533	)		7D		92,767

Total non-operating expense, net		166,221			62,338			(905	)				34,144					261,798

Earnings before income taxes		295,449			42,565			(9,360	)				154,719					483,373
Income taxes		42,340			17,412			(2,106	)		7E		33,714			7E		91,360

Net earnings		253,109			25,153			(7,254	)				121,005					392,013
Non-controlling interests		—			3,611			—					—					3,611

Net earnings attributable to Hasbro	$	253,109		$	21,542		$	(7,254	)			$	121,005				$	388,402

Per common share
Net earnings attributable to Hasbro
Basic	$	2.00										$	0.90			7F	$	2.90
Diluted	$	1.99										$	0.89			7F	$	2.88

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations


	Historical
	Hasbro			eOne as reclassified
	Year ended			Twelve months ended			IFRS to U.S. GAAP					Pro forma					Pro forma
($ in thousands)	December 30, 2018			September 30, 2018			adjustments			Notes		adjustments			Notes		combined
				Note 3
Net revenues	$	4,579,646		$	1,377,073		$	(7,633	)		2A, 2B		—				$	5,949,086
Costs and expenses
Cost of sales		1,850,678			43,332			(121	)		2B		—					1,893,889
Royalties		351,660			258,948			(2,724	)		2A, 2B		—					607,884
Product development		246,165			—			—					—					246,165
Advertising		439,922			126,344			—					—					566,266
Amortization of intangible assets		28,703			55,202			—					17,681			7A		101,586
Program production cost amortization		43,906			511,714			(2,332	)		2A, 2B		(312,867	)		7B		240,421
Selling, distribution and administration		1,287,560			322,887			(2,125	)		2D		—					1,608,322

Total expenses		4,248,594			1,318,427			(7,302	)				(295,186	)				5,264,533

Operating profit		331,052			58,646			(331	)				295,186					684,553
Non-operating (income) expense
Interest expense		90,826			45,714			—					82,326			7C		218,866
Interest income		(22,357	)		(2,292	)		—					—					(24,649	)
Other (income) expense, net		(7,819	)		(7,429	)		—					—					(15,248	)

Total non-operating expense, net		60,650			35,993			—					82,326					178,969

Earnings before income taxes		270,402			22,653			(331	)				212,860					505,584
Income taxes		49,968			1,214			(74	)		7E		47,894			7E		99,002

Net earnings		220,434			21,439			(257	)				164,966					406,582
Non-controlling interests		—			15,238			—										15,238

Net earnings attributable to Hasbro	$	220,434		$	6,201		$	(257	)			$	164,966				$	391,344

Per common share Net earnings attributable to Hasbro
Basic	$	1.75										$	1.17			7F	$	2.92
Diluted	$	1.74										$	1.17			7F	$	2.91

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

1. Description of the Acquisition

To finance the Acquisition, we plan to:

•

Issue approximately $875.0 million of Hasbro common stock

•

Issue approximately $1.0 billion of term loans that will mature between 2022 and 2024

•

Issue approximately $2.5 billion of unsecured debt that will mature between 2022 and 2029

These unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements have been prepared on the assumption that the remaining cash consideration will be funded using cash on hand. For purposes of these pro forma financial statements, we have assumed a redemption of eOne’s outstanding debt securities pursuant to the various available redemption features of those debt securities. This assumption is for illustrative purposes in these pro forma financial statements only and is not an indication of any determination as to whether any such redemption will occur.

The Acquisition is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

2. Basis of pro forma presentation

The accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements were prepared using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 805, “Business Combinations” (“ASC 805”) and are based on the audited annual and unaudited interim historical financial information of Hasbro and eOne. The pro forma financial information is presented for illustrative purposes only. The historical consolidated financial information has been adjusted in the accompanying pro forma financial statements to give effect to pro forma events that are (i) directly attributable to the Acquisition, (ii) factually supportable, and (iii) with respect to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations, expected to have a continuing impact on the consolidated results.

The acquisition method of accounting uses the fair value concepts defined in ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820”). Fair value is defined in ASC 820 as “the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.” Fair value measurements can be highly subjective, and it is possible the application of reasonable judgment could result in different assumptions resulting in a range of alternative estimates using the same facts and circumstances. The allocation of the estimated consideration is preliminary, pending finalization of various estimates and analyses. Since these pro forma financial statements have been prepared based on preliminary estimates of consideration and fair values attributable to the Acquisition, the actual amounts eventually recorded for the Acquisition, including goodwill, may differ materially from the information presented.

The preliminary allocation of the estimated consideration in these pro forma financial statements is based upon an estimated consideration of approximately $3.7 billion, inclusive of approximately $92.5 million related to eOne equity-based awards. The estimated consideration has been prepared based on the consideration of £5.60 per share, converted to $7.27 per share at a spot rate of 1.30 ($/£) on October 18, 2019. As a result, the implied value of the Acquisition consideration will fluctuate between such date and the closing date of the Acquisition.

The Company and eOne expect to incur approximately $178.8 million of transaction and financing costs in connection with the Acquisition. These costs include debt-related financing costs of $41.9 million ($18.7 million of which has been paid by the Company and was recorded within other assets as of 9/29/19), and other transaction costs totaling $136.9 million. Because the other transaction costs have no continuing impact, these costs are not included in the pro forma statement of operations, but are reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet.

Further, the pro forma financial statements do not reflect the following items:

•

Restructuring or integration activities that have yet to be determined or transaction or other costs following the completion of the Acquisition that are not expected to have a continuing impact on the business of the combined company; or

•

The impact of possible cost or growth synergies expected to be achieved by the combined company, as there is no assurance that such cost or growth synergies will be achieved.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

Accounting policies

IFRS differs in certain respects from U.S. GAAP. The following adjustments have been made to align eOne’s historical accounting policies under IFRS to Hasbro’s accounting policies under U.S. GAAP for purposes of this pro forma presentation.

(A)

License renewals

When recognizing revenue from license renewals, U.S. GAAP requires that revenue be deferred until the start of the renewal period. Previously, under IFRS, eOne recognized renewal revenue on the day that the renewal agreement was signed if the license had already been transferred. For the nine months ended September 29, 2019 and for the year ended December 30, 2018, this adjustment results in a decrease in revenue of $2.2 million and $5.6 million, and a decrease in operating profit of $3.5 million and $0.9 million, respectively.

(B)

Minimum guarantees on symbolic licenses

When recognizing revenue related to symbolic licenses where there is a guaranteed minimum amount of sales-based royalties, there are multiple acceptable accounting policies. Hasbro’s policy is to recognize the minimum guarantee ratably over the license period, with royalties recognized as earned only when the cumulative royalties exceed the guaranteed minimum in the contract. Previously, under IFRS, eOne recognized the royalties as they were earned if the royalties were expected to exceed the guaranteed minimum. For the nine months ended September 29, 2019 and for the year ended December 30, 2018, this adjustment results in a decrease in revenue of $4.4 million and $2.0 million, and a decrease in operating profit of $3.3 million and $1.5 million, respectively.

(C)

Redeemable non-controlling interest

U.S. GAAP requires redeemable non-controlling interest for which exercise is outside the control of the issuer to be classified as temporary equity. Previously, under IFRS, eOne separately presented portions of these redeemable non-controlling interests as liabilities and equity under IFRS. This adjustment results in a $21.8 million reclassification from liabilities and equity into temporary equity.

(D)

Represents other immaterial IFRS to U.S. GAAP conversion adjustments relating to leases, share based compensation, and severance.

Further review of eOne’s detailed accounting policies following the consummation of the Acquisition may identify additional differences between the accounting policies of the two companies that, when conformed, could have a material impact on the financial statements of the combined company. At this time, Hasbro is not aware of any accounting policy differences that would have a material impact on the pro forma information that are not reflected in the pro forma or IFRS to U.S. GAAP adjustments. Certain reclassifications have been made to the historical financial statements of eOne to conform to the presentation of Hasbro, which are discussed in more detail in Note 3.

3. eOne Historical Financial Statement Reclasses

eOne historical balances were derived from eOne’s historical financial statements described in the introduction and are presented under IFRS and converted from British pounds to U.S. dollars based on historical exchange rates. The consolidated income statements of eOne were translated using the average exchange rate for the nine months ended June 30, 2019 (1.29 $/£) and the average exchange rate for the twelve months ended September 30, 2018 (1.35 $/£), respectively. The consolidated balance sheet of eOne as of June 30, 2019, was translated using the spot rate on June 30, 2019 (1.27 $/£).

Certain reclassification adjustments have been made to the historical presentation of eOne financial information in order to conform to a combined Hasbro balance sheet and statement of operations.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

The tables below summarize certain reclassifications made to the eOne historical balance sheet and statement of operations to conform to Hasbro’s presentation:

eOne Unaudited Reclassified Condensed Balance Sheet (as of June 30, 2019)


($ in thousands)	eOne before reclassification (GBP)			eOne before reclassification (USD)			Reclassifications (USD)			eOne as reclassified (USD)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		127,100			161,379						161,379
Accounts receivable, net		512,300			650,467			(46,576	)		603,891
Inventories		11,200			14,221						14,221
Investment in acquired content rights		288,900			366,816			(366,816	)		—
Current tax assets		2,100			2,666			(2,666	)		—
Financial instruments		6,200			7,872			(7,872	)		—
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		—			—			423,930			423,930

Total current assets		947,800			1,203,421			—			1,203,421
Non-current assets:
Property, plant and equipment		19,800			25,140			71,103			96,243
Right of use asset		56,000			71,103			(71,103	)		—
Trade and other receivables		48,600			61,707			(61,707	)		—
Investment in productions		286,600			363,896			(363,896	)		—
Interests in joint ventures		1,300			1,651			(1,651	)		—
Deferred tax assets		49,900			63,358			(63,358	)		—
Goodwill		468,100			594,347						594,347
Other intangible assets		321,200			407,828			—			407,828
Other		—			—			490,612			490,612

Total non-current assets		1,251,500			1,589,030			—			1,589,030

Total assets		2,199,300			2,792,451			—			2,792,451

Liabilities & equity
Current liabilities:
Interest bearing loans and borrowings		500			635			(635	)		—
Production financing		74,000			93,958			(93,958	)		—
Short-term borrowings		—			—			94,593			94,593
Accounts payable		518,200			657,959			(577,022	)		80,937
Provisions		3,200			4,063			(4,063	)		—
Current tax liabilities		10,500			13,332			(13,332	)		—
Financial instruments		200			254			(254	)		—
Lease liabilities		10,600			13,459			(13,459	)
Accrued liabilities		—			—			608,130			608,130

Total current liabilities		617,200			783,660			—			783,660
Interest bearing loans and borrowings		567,100			720,047			(720,047	)		—
Production financing		73,300			93,069			(93,069	)		—
Long-term debt		—			—			813,116			813,116
Provisions		1,000			1,270			(1,270	)		—
Deferred tax liabilities		52,700			66,913			(66,913	)		—
Lease liabilities		46,800			59,422			(59,422	)
Other payables		17,000			21,585			(21,585	)		—
Other liabilities		—			—			149,190			149,190

Total non-current liabilities		757,900			962,306			—			962,306

Total liabilities		1,375,100			1,745,966			—			1,745,966

Equity:
Stated capital		752,400			955,322			(955,322	)		—
Other reserves		(10,800	)		(13,713	)		13,713			—
Currency translation reserve		81,000			102,846			(102,846	)		—
Additional paid in capital		—			—			1,044,455			1,044,455
Retained earnings		(33,500	)		(42,535	)		—			(42,535	)

Equity attributable to owners of the Company		789,100			1,001,920			—			1,001,920
Non-controlling interests		35,100			44,565			—			44,565

Total equity		824,200			1,046,485			—			1,046,485

Total liabilities and equity		2,199,300			2,792,451			—			2,792,451

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

eOne Unaudited Reclassified Condensed Statement of Operations (for the nine months ended June 30, 2019)


(in thousands)	eOne before reclassification (GBP)			eOne before reclassification (USD)			Reclassifications (USD)			eOne as reclassified (USD)
Net revenues		709,400			914,990			—			914,990
Costs and expenses
Cost of sales		461,800			595,634			(568,883	)		26,751
Administrative expenses		166,200			214,365			(214,365	)		—
Share of results of joint ventures		100			129			(129	)
Royalties		—			—			186,159			186,159
Product development		—			—			—			—
Advertising		—			—			74,437			74,437
Amortization of intangible assets		—			—			41,542			41,542
Program production cost amortization		—			—			290,612			290,612
Selling, distribution and administration		—			—			190,586			190,586

Total expenses		628,100			810,128			(41	)		810,087

Operating profit		81,300			104,862			41			104,903
Non-operating (income) expense
Interest expense		50,100			64,619			—			64,619
Interest income		(1,800	)		(2,322	)		—			(2,322	)
Other expense, net		—			—			41			41

Total non-operating expense, net		48,300			62,297			41			62,338

Earnings before income taxes		33,000			42,565			—			42,565
Income taxes		13,500			17,412			—			17,412

Net earnings		19,500			25,153			—			25,153
Non-controlling interests		2,800			3,611			—			3,611

Net earnings attributable to eOne		16,700			21,542			—			21,542

eOne Unaudited Reclassified Condensed Statement of Operations (for the twelve months ended September 30, 2018)


(in thousands)	eOne before reclassification (GBP)			eOne before reclassification (USD)			Reclassifications (USD)			eOne as reclassified (USD)
Net revenues		1,021,200			1,377,073			—			1,377,073
Costs and expenses
Cost of sales		720,000			970,910			(927,578	)		43,332
Administrative expenses		252,300			340,223			(340,223	)		—
Share of results of joint ventures		(100	)		(135	)		135			—
Royalties		—			—			258,948			258,948
Product development		—			—			—			—
Advertising		—			—			126,344			126,344
Amortization of intangible assets		—			—			55,202			55,202
Program production cost amortization		—			—			511,714			511,714
Selling, distribution and administration		—			—			322,887			322,887

Total expenses		972,200			1,310,998			7,429			1,318,427

Operating profit		49,000			66,075			(7,429	)		58,646
Non-operating (income) expense
Interest expense		33,900			45,714			—			45,714
Interest income		(1,700	)		(2,292	)		—			(2,292	)
Other expense_, net		—			—			(7,429	)		(7,429	)

Total non-operating expense, net		32,200			43,422			(7,429	)		35,993

Earnings before income taxes		16,800			22,653			—			22,653
Income taxes		900			1,214			—			1,214

Net earnings		15,900			21,439			—			21,439
Non-controlling interests		11,300			15,238			—			15,238

Net earnings attributable to eOne		4,600			6,201			—			6,201

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

4. Preliminary Consideration

The preliminary consideration is calculated as follows:


eOne common shares outstanding as of August 22, 2019	498,040
Cash consideration per share	7.27

Total consideration for shares outstanding	3,621,269
Cash consideration for employee share based payment awards outstanding	159,454

Total cash consideration	3,780,723
Less: Employee awards to be recorded as future stock compensation expense	(66,989	)

Total consideration transferred	3,713,734

The preliminary value of the consideration does not purport to represent the actual value of the total consideration that will be received by the eOne stockholders when the Acquisition is completed. Because the £5.60 per share consideration is denominated in a currency other than the Company’s functional currency, the consideration will be revalued on the closing date of the Acquisition at the then-current GBP/USD spot rate. This requirement will likely result in a difference compared to the October 18, 2019 spot rate assumed in the calculation, and that difference may be material. For example, an increase or decrease of 10% in the spot rate on the closing date of the Acquisition from the spot rate used in these pro forma financial statements would change the value of the preliminary consideration by approximately $380 million, which would be reflected as a corresponding increase or decrease to goodwill. Based on volatility in exchange rates, a change in spot rate is reasonably possible during the period between the date of this filing and the expected closing date of the Acquisition. The Company hedged a portion of its exposure to fluctuations in exchange rates using a series of foreign exchange forward and option contracts. Based on the exchange rate of 1.30 ($/£) on October 18, 2019, the Company expects to realize hedging gains of approximately $90 million. The estimated hedge gain has been reflected as an inflow of cash within the Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet, see Note 6A below.

5. Fair Value Estimate of Assets to be Acquired and Liabilities to be Assumed

The table below represents an initial allocation of the preliminary consideration to eOne’s tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on management’s preliminary estimate of their respective fair values as of June 30, 2019. The preliminary values presented below are subject to change based on actual closing amounts and foreign exchange rates as described above, and the changes may be material.


	eOne as reclassified		Fair value adjustment			Fair value		Goodwill calculation		Notes
Estimated consideration transferred							3,713,734			4
Non-controlling interests							63,856			6(G)

Total value to allocate									3,777,590
Cash and cash equivalents		124,885		—			124,885
Accounts receivable, net		598,283		—			598,283
Inventories		14,221		—			14,221
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		425,441		(366,816	)		58,625			6(B)
Property, plant and equipment, net		91,390		—			91,390
Other intangibles, net		407,828		1,627,172			2,035,000			6(B)
All other assets		490,777		(237,932	)		252,845			6(B)

Total assets (excluding goodwill)		2,152,825		1,022,424			3,175,249

Short-term borrowings		94,593		—			94,593
Long-term debt		812,227		11,545			823,772			6(J)
Other liabilities		131,176		230,045			361,221			6(I)
All other liabilities		680,358		—			680,358

Total liabilities		1,718,354		241,590			1,959,944

Fair value of net assets (excluding goodwill)									1,215,305

Hasbro goodwill attributable to eOne									2,562,285

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

6. Adjustments to Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet

Explanations of the adjustments to the pro forma balance sheet are as follows:

(A)

Represents adjustments to cash due to the following inflows and outflows as a result of the Acquisition. The cost associated with any repayment of eOne debt is dependent on the manner in which the debt is paid off; the amount reflected herein represents the estimated cost to redeem the bonds as described in Note 1:


Record new debt	3,475,000
New debt finance costs	(23,135	)
Equity offering	875,000
Transaction costs - eOne	(36,494	)
Purchase cash consideration	(3,780,723	)
Hedge gain on purchase consideration	90,000
Cost to repay historical eOne debt	(55,000	)
Repay eOne debt	(731,068	)
Transaction costs - Hasbro	(45,470	)

Total	(231,890	)

(B)

Represents the preliminary fair value and resulting adjustment to intangible assets (other than Goodwill). Note that the fair values are preliminary and subject to further adjustments which could be material as additional information becomes available and as additional analyses are performed. The preliminary amounts assigned to intangible assets and estimated weighted average useful lives are as follows:


	Preliminary fair value			Estimated weighted average useful life (in years)
Content library		1,047,000			11
Family Brands franchises		706,000			17
Talent and customer relationships		192,000			10
Trademarks / trade names		77,000			15
Other intangible assets		13,000			6

Total fair value of eOne’s intangible assets (other than Goodwill)		2,035,000
Less: eOne historical intangible assets recorded in other intangible assets		(407,828	)

Adjustment to other intangibles, net		1,627,172
Less: eOne historical intangibles recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets		(366,816	)
Less: eOne historical intangible assets recorded in other assets		(237,932	)

Pro forma adjustment		1,022,424

(C)

Represents the excess of the preliminary consideration over the preliminary fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Goodwill will be tested for impairment at least annually and whenever events or circumstances have occurred that may indicate a possible impairment. Goodwill is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

(D)

Represents adjustments to long-term debt due to the following inflows and outflows as a result of the Acquisition.


Record new debt	3.401,000
New debt finance costs	(22,632	)
Repay eOne debt	(731,068	)
Eliminate historical deferred finance costs	11,545

Total	2,658,845

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

(E)

The following table summarizes the pro forma adjustments impacting equity:


	Adjustments to historical equity			New equity structure		Other items			Pro forma adjustments
Common stock
Treasury stock
Additional paid-in capital		(1,045,938	)		848,750					(197,188	)
Retained earnings		80,976					(60,963	)		20,013
Accumulated other comprehensive loss

Stockholders’ equity		(964,962	)		848,750		(60,963	)		(177,175	)

Adjustments to historical equity: Represents the elimination of eOne’s historical equity. The adjustment to retained earnings includes eOne’s historical retained earnings of $42.5 million, adjustments to retained earnings due to IFRS to U.S. GAAP conversion of $7.4 million, and eOne transaction costs of $31.1 million, net of tax.

New equity structure: Represents the equity offering to raise $875 million in cash, net of related fees, to fund the Acquisition.

Other items: Represents the impact of the nonrecurring transaction costs and related taxes to retained earnings, which is discussed within 6(F).

(F)

Represents adjustments to retained earnings for the following Acquisition related events:


Transaction costs - eOne	(36,494	)
Day 1 eOne stock compensation expense assumed by Hasbro	(66,989	)
Cost to repay historical eOne debt	(55,000	)
Hedge gain on purchase consideration	115,610
Transaction costs - Hasbro	(38,470	)
Tax effect of adjustments	20,380

Total	(60,963	)

(G)

Represents noncontrolling interests remaining in eOne. For the purposes of these pro forma financial statements, book value of the non-controlling interests was used for the purchase price allocation, which is preliminary and subject to further adjustments as additional information becomes available and as additional analyses are performed.

(H)

Represents the tax expense or benefit of U.S. GAAP adjustments and recognizing expenses related to the transaction calculated using a blended statutory income tax rate of 22.5%.

(I)

Represents the deferred tax liabilities recognized on the fair value step up for new intangibles and other fair value adjustments at a blended statutory rate of 22.5%. Once the Acquisition closes, Hasbro will complete the purchase price allocation at the level of detail necessary to analyze the deferred tax assets for realizability. Differences between these preliminary estimates and the final acquisition accounting will occur and may be materially different from our estimates.

(J)

Represents the write-off of historical deferred financing costs.

(K)

The Company hedged a portion of its exposure to fluctuations in exchange rates using a series of foreign exchange forward and option contracts, which were marked to market. The Company expects to realize gains of approximately $90 million on these derivatives, which is discussed within Note 4. This adjustment reflects the elimination of the derivative positions and related tax benefit.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

(L)

Represents the current portion of the new debt issued to fund the Acquisition.

7. Adjustments to Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statements of Operations

Explanations of the adjustments to the pro forma statement of operations are as follows:

(A)

Represents estimated differences in amortization expense resulting from the allocation of purchase consideration to definite-lived intangible assets subject to amortization.


	Nine months ended			Year ended
	September 29, 2019			December 30, 2018
Amortization of new intangible assets		53,163			72,883
Elimination of historical amortization of intangible assets		(41,542	)		(55,202	)

Total adjustment		11,621			17,681

(B)

Represents estimated differences in amortization expense resulting from the allocation of purchase consideration to program production costs subject to amortization.

The pro forma condensed combined balance sheet has been adjusted to report the estimated fair value of eOne’s content library (see footnote 6(B)). The pro forma condensed combined statements of operations have been adjusted to reflect the impact of production cost amortization as a result of adjusting the content library to preliminary fair value. Because the cash flows generated from recently released internally produced titles are generally higher in the earlier years following theatrical release, the film forecast method was used to estimate amortization expense. The estimated asset lives for recently released titles was estimated using a 3-10 year life, with the majority of the amortization expected to be realized in the first 1-3 years. The estimated fair value was derived on a portfolio basis rather than an individual title basis. For the larger recently released titles, we expect to use the individual film forecast method when the detailed information becomes available. The estimated asset lives for the older content library was estimated using a 10-year life. For these titles, a straight-line amortization method was used. As the pro forma financial statements do not contemplate any new content spend after the transaction date, the pro forma condensed combined statements of operations do not reflect the amortization associated with any new content. As a result, approximately $200 million and $313 million of eOne content amortization during its nine months ended June 30, 2019 and twelve months ended September 30, 2018, respectively, has been eliminated, which results in a corresponding increase to pro forma earnings. However, the Company intends to invest in content at similar levels to historical spend, resulting in increased amortization expense as this content is released. As a result, the amortization expense reflected in the pro forma statement of operations may not be reflective of actual amortization expense on a go-forward basis.


	Nine months ended			Year ended
	September 29, 2019			December 30, 2018
Amortization of new program production costs		91,202			196,515
Elimination of historical amortization of program production costs		(291,686	)		(509,382	)

Total adjustment		(200,484	)		(312,867	)

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

(C)

Represents estimated differences in interest expense and deferred finance charges as a result of incurring new debt and extinguishing historical eOne debt. The estimated weighted average interest rate of the anticipated new debt is 3.40%. An increase or decrease of 12.5 bps in the actual interest rate would affect interest expense by approximately $4.3 million.


	Nine months ended			Year ended
	September 29, 2019			December 30, 2018
Interest expense on new debt		89,883			122,122
Elimination of historical interest expense		(30,206	)		(39,796	)

Total adjustment		59,677			82,326

(D)

Represents the elimination of a non-recurring loss relating to a derivative economically hedging the foreign exchange risk related to the Acquisition. The Company hedged a portion of its exposure to fluctuations in exchange rates using a series of foreign exchange forward and option contracts, which were marked to market.

(E)

Represents the income tax effect of the pro forma and IFRS to U.S. GAAP adjustments related to the acquisition calculated using a blended statutory income tax rate of 22.5%. The effective tax rate of the combined company could be significantly different as the legal entity structure and activities of the combined company are integrated.

(F)

Represents the adjustment to arrive at pro forma combined earnings per share (EPS). Refer to the calculation of EPS in Note 8 for additional details.

8. Hasbro Earnings Per Share Information

The following table shows our calculation of pro forma combined basic and diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended September 29, 2019, and year ended December 30, 2018. The number of shares from the anticipated equity raise was estimated using the average Hasbro share price for the trailing 30 days as of October 31, 2019. The number of shares presented below may differ materially from the actual number of shares issued in the equity raise.


	Nine Months Ended September 29, 2019		Year Ended December 30, 2018
Pro forma net income attributable to Hasbro		388,402		391,344

Weighted-average shares outstanding		126,356		126,132
Shares from equity raise		7,721		7,721

Pro forma basic weighted average shares outstanding		134,077		133,853

Effect of dilutive securities:
Options and other share-based awards		600		758

Pro forma diluted weighted average shares outstanding		134,677		134,611

Pro forma basic earnings per share	$	2.90	$	2.92
Pro forma diluted earnings per share	$	2.88	$	2.91