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This excerpt taken from the CMCSA 10-K filed Feb 23, 2010.

Other Income (Expense)

Other expense for 2008 includes an impairment of approximately $600 million related to our investment in Clearwire LLC (see Note 6 to our consolidated financial statements), partially offset by a gain of approximately $235 million on the sale of our 50% interest in the Insight asset pool in connection with the Insight transaction. Other income for 2007 consists primarily of a gain of approximately $500 million on the sale of our 50% interest in the Kansas City asset pool in connection with the Houston transaction.

This excerpt taken from the CMCSA 10-Q filed Apr 30, 2009.

Other Income (Expense)

For the three months ended March 31, 2008, other income included a gain of approximately $235 million on the sale of our 50% interest in the Insight asset pool in connection with the Insight transaction.

These excerpts taken from the CMCSA 10-K filed Feb 20, 2009.

Other Income (Expense)

Other expense for 2008 includes an impairment of approximately $600 million related to our investment in Clearwire (see Note 6 to our consolidated financial statements), partially offset by a gain of approximately $235 million on the sale of our 50% interest in the Insight asset pool in connection with the Insight transaction. Other income for 2007 consisted primarily of a gain of approximately $500 million on the sale of our 50% interest in the Kansas City asset pool in connection with the Houston transaction. Other income for 2006 consisted primarily of $170 million of gains on the sale of nonoperating assets, partially offset by a $59 million impairment related to one of our equity method investments.

Other Income (Expense)

Other expense
for 2008 includes an impairment of approximately $600 million related to our investment in Clearwire (see Note 6 to our consolidated financial statements), partially offset by a gain of approximately $235 million on the sale
of our 50% interest in the Insight asset pool in connection with the Insight transaction. Other income for 2007 consisted primarily of a gain of approximately $500 million on the sale of our 50% interest in the Kansas City asset pool in connection
with the Houston transaction. Other income for 2006 consisted primarily of $170 million of gains on the sale of nonoperating assets, partially offset by a $59 million impairment related to one of our equity method investments.

STYLE="margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:0px">Income Tax Expense

 

STYLE="margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="justify">Our effective income tax rate for 2008, 2007 and 2006 was 37.8%, 41.4% and 37.5%, respectively. Income tax expense reflects an effective income tax rate that
differs from the federal statutory rate primarily due to state income taxes and interest on uncertain tax positions. Our 2008 income tax expense was reduced by approximately $154 million, $80 million of which is due to the settlement of an uncertain
tax position (see Note 13 to our consolidated financial statements) and the net impact of certain state tax law changes that primarily affected our deferred income tax liabilities and other noncurrent liabilities, and the
balance of which is primarily due to the future deductibility of certain deferred compensation arrangements. Our tax rate in 2006 was impacted by adjustments to uncertain tax positions, which were primarily due to the favorable resolution of issues
and revised estimates of


the outcome of unresolved issues with various taxing authorities. We expect our 2009 annual effective tax rate to be in the range of 40% to 45%.

STYLE="margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:0px">Discontinued Operations

 

STYLE="margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="justify">The operating results of our previously owned cable systems located in Los Angeles, Dallas and Cleveland, which were reported as discontinued operations for 2006,
included 7 months of operations in 2006 because the closing date of the transaction was July 31, 2006. As a result of the exchange of these systems in the Adelphia and Time Warner transactions, we recognized a gain of $195 million, net of tax
of $541 million in 2006 (see Note 5 to our consolidated financial statements). The effective tax rate on the gain is higher than the federal statutory rate primarily due to the nondeductible amounts attributed to goodwill.

This excerpt taken from the CMCSA 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2008.

Other Income (Expense)

Other income for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 included a gain of approximately $235 million on the sale of our 50% interest in the Insight asset pool in connection with the Insight transaction (see Note 4). Other income for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 included a gain of approximately $500 million on the sale of our 50% interest in the Kansas City asset pool in connection with the dissolution of Texas and Kansas City Cable Partners.

This excerpt taken from the CMCSA 10-Q filed Jul 30, 2008.

Other Income (Expense)

Other income for the six months ended June 30, 2008 includes a gain of approximately $235 million on the sale of our 50% interest in the Insight asset pool in connection with the Insight transaction (see Note 4). Other income for the six months ended June 30, 2007 includes a gain of approximately $500 million on the sale of our 50% interest in the Kansas City asset pool in connection with the dissolution of Texas and Kansas City Cable Partners.

This excerpt taken from the CMCSA 10-Q filed May 1, 2008.

Other Income (Expense)

Other income for the three months ended March 31, 2008 consists primarily of a gain of approximately $235 million on the sale of our 50% interest in the Insight Asset Pool in connection with the Insight transaction (see Note 4). Other income for the three months ended March 31, 2007 consists primarily of a gain of approximately $500 million on the sale of our 50% interest in the Kansas City Asset Pool in connection with the Texas and Kansas City Cable Partners transaction.

These excerpts taken from the CMCSA 10-K filed Feb 20, 2008.

Other Income (Expense)

Other income for 2007 consists primarily of a gain of approximately $500 million on the sale of our 50% interest in the Kansas City Asset Pool in connection with the Houston transaction. Other income for 2006 consists primarily of $170 million of gains on the sales of investment assets. Other expense for 2005 consists primarily of a $170 million payment representing our share of the settlement amount related to certain of AT&T’s litigation with At Home, partially offset by a $24 million gain on the exchange of one of our equity method investments and $62 million of gains recognized on the sale or restructuring of investment assets.


 

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Other Income (Expense)

Other income for 2007
consists primarily of a gain of approximately $500 million on the sale of our 50% interest in the Kansas City Asset Pool in connection with the Houston transaction. Other income for 2006 consists primarily of $170 million of gains on the sales of
investment assets. Other expense for 2005 consists primarily of a $170 million payment representing our share of the settlement amount related to certain of AT&T’s litigation with At Home, partially offset by a $24 million gain on the
exchange of one of our equity method investments and $62 million of gains recognized on the sale or restructuring of investment assets.


 

















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STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">Income Tax Expense

 

STYLE="margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="justify">Our effective income tax rate for 2007, 2006 and 2005 was 41.4%, 37.5% and 50.7%, respectively. Income tax expense reflects an effective income tax rate that
differs from the federal statutory rate primarily due to state income taxes and interest on uncertain tax positions. Our tax rate in 2006 was impacted by adjustments to uncertain tax positions, primarily related to the favorable resolution of issues
and revised estimates of the outcome of unresolved issues with various taxing authorities. Our tax rate in 2005 was impacted by taxes associated with other investments. We expect our 2008 annual effective tax rate to be in the range of 40% to 45%.

Discontinued Operations

 


The operating results of our previously owned cable systems located in Los Angeles, Dallas and Cleveland, which were reported as discontinued operations for 2006
and 2005, included seven months of operations in 2006 because the closing date of the transaction was July 31, 2006. For 2005, results include 12 months of operations. As a result of the exchange of these systems in the Adelphia and Time Warner
transactions, we recognized a gain of $195 million, net of tax of $541 million (
see Note 5) in 2006. The effective tax rate on the gain is higher than the federal statutory rate primarily as a result of the nondeductible amounts attributed to goodwill.

STYLE="margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:0px">Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

STYLE="margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="justify">Our businesses generate significant cash flow from operating activities. The proceeds from monetizing our nonstrategic investments have also provided us with a
significant source of cash flow. We believe that we will be able to meet our current and long-term liquidity and capital requirements, including fixed charges, through our cash flow from operating activities, existing cash, cash equivalents and
investments; through available borrowings under our existing credit facilities; and through our ability to obtain future external financing. We anticipate continuing to use a substantial portion of our cash flow to fund our capital expenditures,
invest in business opportunities and return capital to investors, through stock repurchases and dividends. The credit markets have been and continue to be volatile due primarily to difficulties in the residential mortgage markets as well as the
slowing economy. We do not hold any cash equivalents or short-term investments whose liquidity or value has been affected by these negative trends in the financial markets.

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This excerpt taken from the CMCSA 10-Q filed Oct 26, 2007.

Other Income (Expense)

Other income for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 consists primarily of a gain of approximately $500 million on the sale of our 50% interest in the Kansas City Asset Pool in connection with the TKCCP transaction. Other income for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, consists primarily of $154 million of gains on the sales of investment assets and a $35 million gain on the sale of one of our equity method investments.

This excerpt taken from the CMCSA 10-Q filed Jul 27, 2007.

Other Income (Expense)

Other income for the six months ended June 30, 2007 consists principally of a pretax gain of approximately $500 million on the sale of our 50% interest in the Kansas City Asset Pool in connection with the TKCCP transaction.

This excerpt taken from the CMCSA 10-Q filed Apr 27, 2007.

Other Income (Expense)

Other income for the three months ended March 31, 2007 consists principally of a pretax gain of approximately $500 million on the sale of our 50% interest in the Kansas City Asset Pool in connection with the TKCCP transaction.

 

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This excerpt taken from the CMCSA 10-K filed Feb 26, 2007.

Other Income (Expense)

Other income for 2006 consisted principally of $170 million of gains on the sales of investment assets. Other expense for 2005 consisted principally of a $170 million payment representing our share of the settlement amount related to certain of AT&T’s litigation with At Home, partially offset by a $24 million gain on the exchange of one of our equity method investments and $62 million of gains recognized on the sale or restructuring of investment assets in 2005. Other income for 2004 consisted principally of the

 

$250 million reduction in the estimated fair value liability associated with the securities litigation of an acquired company and the $94 million gain recognized on the sale of our investment in DHC Ventures, LLC (“Discovery Health Channel”).

Income Tax Expense


Our effective income tax rate was 37.5%, 50.7% and 45.9% for 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Tax expense reflects an effective income tax rate that differs from the federal statutory rate primarily as a result of state income taxes and adjustments to prior year accruals, including related interest. Adjustments to prior year accruals in 2006 are principally related to the favorable resolution of issues and revised estimates of the outcome of unresolved issues with various taxing authorities.

Discontinued Operations


The operating results of our previously owned cable systems located in Los Angeles, Dallas and Cleveland, reported as discontinued operations for 2006, include seven months of operations, as the closing date of the transaction was July 31, 2006. For 2005 and 2004, results include 12 months of operations. As a result of the exchange transaction, we recognized a gain on the sale of these systems of $195 million, net of tax of $541 million (see Note 5). The effective tax rate on the gain is higher than the federal statutory rate primarily as a result of the nondeductible amounts attributed to goodwill.

Liquidity and Capital Resources


As we describe further below, our businesses generate significant cash flow from operating activities. The proceeds from monetizing our nonstrategic investments have also provided us with a significant source of cash flow. We believe that we will be able to meet our current and long-term liquidity and capital requirements, including fixed charges, through our cash flow from operating activities, existing cash, cash equivalents and investments; through available borrowings under our existing credit facilities; and through our ability to obtain future external financing. We anticipate continuing to use a substantial portion of our cash flow to fund our capital expenditures, invest in business opportunities and repurchase our stock.

This excerpt taken from the CMCSA 10-Q filed Oct 31, 2006.

Other Income (Expense)

Other income for the three months ended September 30, 2006, consists principally of a $100 million gain on the sale of investment assets. Other income for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, consists principally of $154 million of gains on the sales of investment assets, and a $35 million gain on the sale of one of our equity method investments. Other expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, consists principally of a $170 million charge representing our share of the settlement amount related to certain of AT&T’s litigation with At Home Corporation, partially offset by $55 million of gains on the sales or restructurings of investment assets, and a $24 million gain on the exchange of one of our equity method investments.

This excerpt taken from the CMCSA 10-Q filed Jul 28, 2006.

Other Income (Expense)

Other income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006, consists principally of $54 million of gains on the sales of investment assets, a $35 million gain on the sale of one of our equity method investments, and lease rental income. Other income for the three months ended June 30, 2005 consists principally of a $32 million gain on the sale of investment assets. Other expense for the six months ended June 30, 2005 consists principally of a $170 million charge representing our share of the settlement amount related to certain of AT&T’s litigation with At Home Corporation, partially offset by $55 million of gains on the sales of investment assets, a $24 million gain on the exchange of one of our equity method investments and lease rental income.

This excerpt taken from the CMCSA 10-Q filed Apr 28, 2006.

Other Income (Expense)

 

Other income for the three months ended March 31, 2006 consists principally of lease rental income. Other expense for the three months ended March 31, 2005 consists principally of a $170 million charge representing our share of the settlement amount related to certain of AT&T’s litigation with At Home Corporation, partially offset by a $24 million gain on the exchange of one of our equity method investments and a $23 million gain recognized on the sale of investment assets.

 

This excerpt taken from the CMCSA 10-K filed Feb 22, 2006.

Other Income (Expense)

Other expense for 2005 consists principally of a $170 million payment representing our share of the settlement amount related to certain of AT&T’s litigation with At Home, partially offset by a $24 million gain on the exchange of one of our equity method investments and $62 million of gains recognized on the sale or restructuring of investment assets in 2005. Other income for 2004 consists principally of the $250 million reduction in the estimated fair value liability associated with certain AT&T securities litigation recorded as part of the Broadband acquisition and the $94 million gain recognized on the sale of one of our equity method investments. Other income for 2003 consists principally of lease rental income.

This excerpt taken from the CMCSA 10-Q filed Nov 3, 2005.

Other Income (Expense)

 

The change in other income (expense) for the nine month period from 2004 to 2005 is primarily due to a $170 million charge in the first quarter of 2005 for our portion of the settlement agreement related to certain litigation between AT&T and At Home. Refer to Note 10 to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 for a discussion of this litigation. This charge is partially offset by a $24 million gain on the exchange of one of our equity method investments and $55 million of gains recognized on the sale or restructuring of certain investment assets in 2005.

 

This excerpt taken from the CMCSA 10-Q filed Aug 2, 2005.

Other Income (Expense)

The change in other income (expense) for the six month period from 2004 to 2005 is primarily due to a $170 million charge in the first quarter of 2005 related to our portion of the settlement agreement related to certain litigation between AT&T and At Home. Refer to Note 10 to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 for a discussion of this litigation. This charge is partially offset by a $24 million gain on the exchange of one of our equity method investments and $55 million of gains recognized on the sale or restructuring of certain investment assets in the 2005 interim period.

This excerpt taken from the CMCSA 10-Q filed May 5, 2005.

Other Income (Expense)

The change in other income (expense) for the interim period from 2004 to 2005 is primarily due to a $170 million charge related to our portion of the settlement agreement related to certain litigation between AT&T and At Home. Refer to Note 10 to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 for a discussion of this litigation. This charge is partially offset by a $24 million gain on the exchange of one of our equity method investments and a $23 million gain recognized on the sale of certain assets under leveraged leases in the 2005 interim period.

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QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2005

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