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This excerpt taken from the DIS 10-K filed Dec 7, 2005. Cost Investments
As of October 1, 2005 and September 30,
2004, the Company held $62 million and $60 million,
respectively, of securities classified as available-for-sale. As
of October 1, 2005 and September 30, 2004, the Company
also held $50 million and $105 million, respectively,
of non-publicly traded cost method investments. Realized gains
and losses are determined principally on an average cost basis.
In 2005, 2004 and 2003, the Company recognized $14 million,
$2 million and $8 million, respectively, in net gains
on sales of securities.
In 2005, 2004 and 2003, the Company recorded non-cash charges of $42 million, $23 million and $23 million, respectively, to reflect other-than-temporary losses in value of certain investments.
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