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This excerpt taken from the DIS 8-K filed Nov 9, 2006.

FISCAL YEAR 2006 WITH 34% EPS GROWTH OVER THE PRIOR YEAR

BURBANK, Calif. – The Walt Disney Company today reported earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2006. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the fourth quarter increased 89% to $0.36, compared to $0.19 in the prior-year period, reflecting growth at Studio Entertainment, Parks and Resorts, and Media Networks. For the year, EPS increased 34% to $1.64, compared to $1.22 in the prior year, reflecting growth at each operating segment.

“Disney had a spectacular year, posting record revenues, record net income, and record cash flow,’’ said Bob Iger, president and chief executive officer of the Walt Disney Company. “It is a result of the incredible creativity at our company.’’

 

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The following table summarizes the full year and fourth quarter results for fiscal 2006 and 2005 (in millions, except per share amounts):

 

     Year Ended          Quarter Ended       
    

Sept. 30,

2006

   Oct. 1,
2005
   Change    

Sept. 30,

2006

   Oct. 1,
2005
   Change  

Revenues

   $ 34,285    $ 31,944    7 %   $ 8,784    $ 7,734    14 %

Segment operating income (1)(2)

   $ 6,491    $ 5,137    26 %   $ 1,632    $ 880    85 %

Net income

   $ 3,374    $ 2,533    33 %   $ 782    $ 379    >100 %

Diluted EPS

   $ 1.64    $ 1.22    34 %   $ 0.36    $ 0.19    89 %

Cash provided by operations

   $ 6,058    $ 4,269    42 %   $ 2,409    $ 1,341    80 %

Free cash flow (1)

   $ 4,759    $ 2,446    95 %   $ 1,880    $ 705    >100 %
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