QVC INC - Quarter Report: 2016 June (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2016

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number 000-55409

QVC, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)



State of Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	23-2414041 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

1200 Wilson Drive West Chester, Pennsylvania (Address of principal executive offices)	19380 (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (484) 701-1000

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.



Large accelerated filer o	Accelerated filer o	Non-accelerated filer x (do not check if smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company o

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x

None of the voting stock of the registrant is held by a non-affiliate of the registrant. There is no publicly traded market for any class of voting stock of the registrant. There is one holder of record of our equity, Liberty QVC Holding, LLC, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Liberty Interactive Corporation.

QVC, Inc.

2016 QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

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	Part I	Page

Item 1.	Financial Statements (unaudited)	I-1
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	I-1
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations	I-2
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	I-3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	I-4
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity	I-5
	Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	I-6
Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	I-29
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	I-41
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	I-42

	Part II
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	II-1
Item 6.	Exhibits	II-2
	Signatures	II-3
	Exhibit Index	II-4

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Item 1. Financial Statements

QVC, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited)



	June 30,			December 31,
(in millions, except share amounts)	2016			2015
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	335		327
Restricted cash	11			11
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $97 at June 30, 2016 and $86 at December 31, 2015	849			1,370
Inventories	1,022			929
Prepaid expenses	62			42
Total current assets	2,279			2,679
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,011 at June 30, 2016 and $941 at December 31, 2015	1,095			1,002
Cable and satellite television distribution rights, net	249			339
Goodwill	5,066			5,035
Other intangible assets, net	2,846			2,936
Other noncurrent assets	83			67
Total assets	$	11,618		12,058
Liabilities and equity
Current liabilities:
Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations	$	10		9
Accounts payable-trade	544			658
Accrued liabilities	662			872
Total current liabilities	1,216			1,539
Long-term portion of debt and capital lease obligations	5,258			5,393
Deferred compensation	11			13
Deferred income taxes	781			827
Other long-term liabilities	245			168
Total liabilities	7,511			7,940
Equity:
QVC, Inc. stockholder's equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 1 authorized share	—			—
Additional paid-in capital	6,841			6,827
Accumulated deficit	(2,731		)	(2,669	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(117		)	(140	)
Total QVC, Inc. stockholder's equity	3,993			4,018
Noncontrolling interest	114			100
Total equity	4,107			4,118
Total liabilities and equity	$	11,618		12,058

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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QVC, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(unaudited)



	Three months ended June 30,					Six months ended June 30,
(in millions)	2016			2015		2016		2015
Net revenue	$	2,063		1,998		4,076		3,936
Cost of goods sold	1,285			1,234		2,565		2,455
Gross profit	778			764		1,511		1,481
Operating expenses:
Operating	146			143		288		280
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation	179			179		361		360
Depreciation	31			35		65		68
Amortization	115			113		229		233
	471			470		943		941
Operating income	307			294		568		540
Other (expense) income:
Equity in losses of investee	(1		)	(3	)	(2	)	(4	)
Interest expense, net	(54		)	(50	)	(107	)	(109	)
Foreign currency gain (loss)	20			(11	)	22		(1	)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	—			(21	)	—		(21	)
	(35		)	(85	)	(87	)	(135	)
Income before income taxes	272			209		481		405
Income tax expense	(106		)	(85	)	(186	)	(157	)
Net income	166			124		295		248
Less net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(11		)	(8	)	(19	)	(17	)
Net income attributable to QVC, Inc. stockholder	$	155		116		276		231

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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QVC, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(unaudited)



	Three months ended June 30,					Six months ended June 30,
(in millions)	2016			2015		2016		2015
Net income	$	166		124		295		248
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	5			22		39		(80	)
Total comprehensive income	171			146		334		168
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(20		)	(6	)	(35	)	(14	)
Comprehensive income attributable to QVC, Inc. stockholder	$	151		140		299		154

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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QVC, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited)



	Six months ended June 30,
(in millions)	2016			2015
Operating activities:
Net income	$	295		248
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in losses of investee	2			4
Deferred income taxes	(37		)	(42	)
Foreign currency (gain) loss	(22		)	1
Depreciation	65			68
Amortization	229			233
Noncash interest	3			4
Loss on extinguishment of debt	—			21
Stock-based compensation	16			15
Change in other long-term liabilities	(1		)	18
Effects of changes in working capital items	51			35
Net cash provided by operating activities	601			605
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(98		)	(80	)
Expenditures for cable and satellite television distribution rights	(6		)	(45	)
Changes in other noncurrent assets	(2		)	(3	)
Other investing activities	2			1
Net cash used in investing activities	(104		)	(127	)
Financing activities:
Principal payments of debt and capital lease obligations	(923		)	(1,216	)
Principal borrowings of debt from senior secured credit facility	778			1,098
Payment of debt origination fees	(2		)	(3	)
Payment of bond premium fees	—			(18	)
Dividends paid to Liberty	(323		)	(210	)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest	(21		)	(20	)
Other financing activities	(2		)	(1	)
Net cash used in financing activities	(493		)	(370	)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	4			(10	)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	8			98
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	327			347
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	335		445
Effects of changes in working capital items:
Decrease in accounts receivable	$	526		385
Increase in inventories	(91		)	(92	)
Increase in prepaid expenses	(19		)	(10	)
Decrease in accounts payable-trade	(129		)	(61	)
Decrease in accrued liabilities and other	(236		)	(187	)
Effects of changes in working capital items	$	51		35

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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QVC, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity

(unaudited)



	Common stock			Additional paid-in capital		Accumulated deficit		Accumulated other comprehensive loss		Noncontrolling interest		Total equity
(in millions, except share data)	Shares	Amount		Additional paid-in capital		Accumulated deficit		Accumulated other comprehensive loss		Noncontrolling interest		Total equity
Balance, December 31, 2015	1	$	—	6,827		(2,669	)	(140	)	100		4,118
Net income	—	—		—		276		—		19		295
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	—	—		—		—		23		16		39
Dividends paid to Liberty and noncontrolling interest and other	—	—		—		(323	)	—		(21	)	(344	)
Impact of tax liability allocation and indemnification agreement with Liberty	—	—		—		(15	)	—		—		(15	)
Minimum withholding taxes on net share settlements of stock-based compensation	—	—		(8	)	—		—		—		(8	)
Excess tax benefit resulting from stock-based compensation	—	—		6		—		—		—		6
Stock-based compensation	—	—		16		—		—		—		16
Balance, June 30, 2016	1	$	—	6,841		(2,731	)	(117	)	114		4,107

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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QVC, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(unaudited)

(1) Basis of Presentation

QVC, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries ("QVC" or the "Company") is a retailer of a wide range of consumer products, which are marketed and sold primarily by merchandise-focused televised shopping programs, the Internet and mobile applications.

In the United States ("U.S."), QVC's live programming is distributed via its nationally televised shopping program 24 hours per day, 364 days per year. Internationally, QVC's program services are based in Germany, the United Kingdom ("U.K."), Italy, Japan, and France.

In Germany, QVC distributes its program 24 hours per day with 17 hours of live programming. In Japan, QVC distributes live programming 24 hours per day. In the UK, QVC distributes its program 24 hours per day with 16 hours of live programming. In Italy, QVC distributes programming live for 17 hours per day on satellite and digital terrestrial television and an additional seven hours per day of recorded programming on satellite and seven hours per day of general interest programming on digital terrestrial television. On weekdays, QVC distributes shopping programming in France live for eight hours per day, and distributes an additional 14 hours per day of recorded programming and two hours per day of general interest programming. On weekends, QVC distributes shopping programming in France live for 12 hours per day, and distributes an additional 10 hours per day of recorded programming and two hours per day of general interest programming.

Historically, QVC reported its results on a country-by-country basis. During the year ended December 31, 2015, QVC began reporting its results based on two operating segments: QVC-US, which is comprised of our U.S. operations and QVC-International, which is comprised of our international operations in Germany, Japan, the U.K., Italy and France. Refer to note 11 for additional information.

The Company's Japanese operations ("QVC-Japan") are conducted through a joint venture with Mitsui & Co., LTD ("Mitsui") for a television and multimedia retailing service in Japan. QVC-Japan is owned 60% by the Company and 40% by Mitsui. The Company and Mitsui share in all profits and losses based on their respective ownership interests. During the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, QVC-Japan paid dividends to Mitsui of $21 million and $20 million, respectively.

The Company also has a joint venture with CNR Media Group, formerly known as China Broadcasting Corporation, a limited liability company owned by China National Radio (''CNR''). The Company owns a 49% interest in a CNR subsidiary, CNR Home Shopping Co., Ltd. (''CNRS''). CNRS operates a retail business in China through a shopping television channel with an associated website. Effective July 18, 2016, live programming hours were reduced from 17 hours to 15 hours per day and recorded programming was increased from seven hours to nine hours per day. This joint venture is accounted for as an equity method investment recorded as equity in losses of investee in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The Company is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Interactive Corporation ("Liberty"), which owns interests in a broad range of digital commerce businesses. The QVC Group common stock (Nasdaq: QVCA and QVCB), tracks the assets and liabilities of the QVC Group. The QVC Group tracks the Company, zulily, llc (as of October 1, 2015) and Liberty's 38% equity interest in HSN, Inc., one of the Company's two closest televised shopping competitors, along with cash and certain liabilities. The QVC Group does not represent a separate legal entity; rather, it represents those businesses, assets and liabilities that are attributed to that group.

On October 1, 2015, Liberty acquired all of the outstanding shares of zulily, inc. ("zulily") (now known as zulily, llc) and QVC declared and paid a dividend to Liberty in the amount of $910 million with funds drawn from the Company’s credit facility to support Liberty’s purchase. zulily is an online retailer offering customers a fun and entertaining shopping experience with a fresh selection of new product styles launched each day for a limited time period. zulily is attributed to the QVC Group and the Company believes that its business is complementary to the Company. zulily is not part of the results of operations or financial position of QVC presented in these condensed consolidated financial statements. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, QVC and zulily engaged in multiple transactions relating to sales, sourcing of merchandise, marketing initiatives and business advisory services. The gross value of these transactions totaled less than $7 million, which did not have a material impact on QVC's financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.

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QVC, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Additionally, QVC amended and restated its senior secured credit facility (the "Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement") increasing the revolving credit facility from $2.25 billion to $2.65 billion as explained further in note 6. The Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement includes a $400 million tranche that may be borrowed by QVC or zulily. Under the terms of the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, QVC and zulily are jointly and severally liable for all amounts borrowed on the $400 million tranche. In accordance with the accounting guidance for obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements, QVC will record a liability for amounts it has borrowed under the credit facility plus any additional amount it expects to repay on behalf of zulily. At June 30, 2016, there were no borrowings on the $400 million tranche of the senior secured credit facility.

QVC engages with CommerceHub, Inc. ("CommerceHub"), which was an approximately 99% owned subsidiary of Liberty prior to the completion of its spinoff from Liberty in July 2016, to handle communications between QVC and certain of its vendors for drop ship sales and returns. CommerceHub is not part of the results of operations or financial position of QVC presented in these condensed consolidated financial statements. During each of the six months ended June 30, 2016, and 2015, QVC paid CommerceHub for the related services totaling less than $2 million, which did not have a material impact on QVC's financial position, results of operations, or liquidity. As of July 22, 2016, Liberty completed the spin-off of CommerceHub. As a result, Liberty and CommerceHub are now separate publicly traded companies.

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of QVC, Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions were eliminated in consolidation.

The accompanying (a) condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015, which has been derived from audited financial statements, and (b) the interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X as promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results for such periods have been included. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in QVC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates include, but are not limited to, sales returns, uncollectible receivables, inventory obsolescence, depreciable lives of fixed assets, internally-developed software, valuation of acquired intangible assets and goodwill, income taxes and stock‑based compensation.

On May 28, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. This new guidance also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08 which clarifies principal versus agent considerations, in April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10 which clarifies the identification of performance obligations and the implementation guidance for licensing, and in May 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-12 which clarifies assessing collectibility, presentation of sales taxes, noncash consideration, and completed contracts and contract modifications at transition. The updated guidance will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in GAAP when it becomes effective and permits the use of either a full retrospective or modified retrospective transition method. This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017, and early adoption is permitted only for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company has started a preliminary assessment, but has not yet selected a transition method nor has it determined the effect of the standard on its ongoing financial reporting.

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QVC, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-05, Customer's Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement, which provides explicit guidance to help companies evaluate the accounting for fees paid by a customer in a cloud computing arrangement. The new guidance clarifies that if a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, the customer should account for the license consistent with its accounting for other software licenses. If the arrangement does not include a software license, the customer should account for the arrangement as a service contract. The Company has adopted this guidance as of January 1, 2016, and there was no significant effect of the standard on its financial reporting.

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which changes the measurement principle for inventory from the lower of cost or market to lower of cost and net realizable value. The new principle is part of the FASB’s simplification initiative and applies to entities that measure inventory using a method other than last-in, first-out (LIFO) or the retail inventory method. The new standard is effective for the Company for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company has determined there is no significant effect of the standard on its ongoing financial reporting.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, Financial Statements - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, which requires equity investments with readily determinable fair values (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income and simplifies the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment. The new standard is effective for the Company for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s ongoing financial reporting.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which revises the accounting related to lessee accounting. Under the new guidance, lessees will be required to recognize a lease liability and a right-of-use asset for all leases. The new lease guidance also simplifies the accounting for sale and leaseback transactions primarily because lessees must recognize lease assets and lease liabilities. The amendments in this ASU are effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2019 and should be applied through a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. Early adoption is permitted. The Company has not yet determined what the effects of adopting this ASU will be on its ongoing financial reporting.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2016 with early adoption permitted. The Company plans to adopt this guidance in the third quarter of 2016 and does not expect the adoption will have a material effect on the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with current period presentation.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 the Company has reclassified costs of $32 million and $63 million, respectively, on the consolidated statements of operations from operating to selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation due to continued convergence of broadcast and e-commerce operations which included programming, broadcasting, personnel and production costs.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 the Company has reclassified certain prior period amounts relating to the QVC-International segment disclosure to conform with the current period presentation. Refer to note 11 for additional information.

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QVC, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

(2) Cable and Satellite Television Distribution Rights, Net

Cable and satellite television distribution rights consisted of the following:



(in millions)	June 30, 2016			December 31, 2015
Cable and satellite television distribution rights	$	2,273		2,259
Less accumulated amortization	(2,024		)	(1,920	)
Cable and satellite television distribution rights, net	$	249		339

The Company recorded amortization expense of $49 million and $48 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, related to cable and satellite television distribution rights. For the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, amortization expense for cable and satellite television distribution rights was $96 million and $95 million, respectively.

As of June 30, 2016, related amortization expense for each of the next five years ended December 31 was as follows (in millions):



Remainder of 2016	$	92
2017	125
2018	12
2019	9
2020	8

The decrease in future amortization expense in 2018 is primarily due to the end of affiliation agreement terms for contracts in place at the time of Liberty's acquisition of QVC in 2003.

(3) Goodwill

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the three months ended June 30, 2016 were as follows:



(in millions)	QVC-U.S.		QVC-Germany	QVC-Japan	QVC-U.K.		QVC-Italy	Total
Balance as of December 31, 2015	$	4,190	278	251	193		123	5,035
Exchange rate fluctuations	—		4	43	(18	)	2	31
Balance as of June 30, 2016	$	4,190	282	294	175		125	5,066

(4) Other Intangible Assets, Net

Other intangible assets consisted of the following:



	June 30, 2016					December 31, 2015
(in millions)	Gross cost		Accumulated amortization		Other intangible assets, net	Gross cost	Accumulated amortization		Other intangible assets, net
Purchased and internally developed software	$	666	(465	)	201	625	(418	)	207
Affiliate and customer relationships	2,408		(2,199	)	209	2,409	(2,115	)	294
Debt origination fees	8		—		8	9	(2	)	7
Trademarks (indefinite life)	2,428		—		2,428	2,428	—		2,428
	$	5,510	(2,664	)	2,846	5,471	(2,535	)	2,936

The Company recorded amortization expense of $66 million and $65 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, related to other intangible assets. For the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, amortization expense for other intangible assets was $133 million and $138 million, respectively.

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QVC, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

As of June 30, 2016, the related amortization and interest expense for each of the next five years ended December 31 was as follows (in millions):



Remainder of 2016	$	140
2017	197
2018	61
2019	16
2020	4

The decrease in future amortization expense in 2018 is primarily due to the end of the useful lives of the affiliate and customer relationships in place at the time of Liberty's acquisition of QVC in 2003.

(5) Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities consisted of the following:



(in millions)	June 30, 2016		December 31, 2015
Accounts payable non-trade	$	173	240
Income taxes	95		116
Accrued compensation and benefits	83		116
Allowance for sales returns	78		106
Deferred revenue	70		83
Sales and other taxes	41		79
Accrued interest	58		58
Other	64		74
	$	662	872

(6) Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consisted of the following:



(in millions)	June 30, 2016			December 31, 2015
3.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2019, net of original issue discount	$	399		399
5.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2022	500			500
4.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2023, net of original issue discount	750			750
4.85% Senior Secured Notes due 2024, net of original issue discount	600			600
4.45% Senior Secured Notes due 2025, net of original issue discount	599			599
5.45% Senior Secured Notes due 2034, net of original issue discount	399			399
5.95% Senior Secured Notes due 2043, net of original issue discount	300			300
Senior secured credit facility	1,675			1,815
Capital lease obligations	76			72
Less debt issuance costs, net	(30		)	(32	)
Total debt	5,268			5,402
Less current portion	(10		)	(9	)
Long-term portion of debt and capital lease obligations	$	5,258		5,393

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QVC, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Senior Secured Notes

All of QVC's senior secured notes are secured by the capital stock of QVC and certain of its subsidiaries and have equal priority to the senior secured credit facility. The interest on all of QVC's senior secured notes is payable semi-annually.

On April 15, 2015, QVC completed the redemption of $500 million principal amount of its 7.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2020, whereby holders received consideration of $1,036.88 for each $1,000 of principal tendered. As a result of the redemption, the Company recorded an extinguishment loss in the condensed consolidated statements of operations of $21 million for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2015.

Senior Secured Credit Facility

On June 23, 2016, QVC entered into a third amended and restated senior secured credit agreement with zulily as borrowers (collectively, the “Borrowers”) which is a multi-currency facility that provides for a $2.65 billion revolving credit facility with a $300 million sub-limit for standby letters of credit and $1.5 billion of uncommitted incremental revolving loan commitments or incremental term loans. The Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement includes a $400 million tranche that may be borrowed by the Company or zulily with an additional $50 million sub-limit for standby letters of credit. The remaining $2.25 billion may be borrowed only by the Company. Borrowings that are alternate base rate loans will bear interest at a per annum rate equal to the base rate plus a margin that varies between 0.25% and 0.75% depending on the Borrowers’ combined ratio of Consolidated Total Debt to Consolidated EBITDA (the “Consolidated Leverage Ratio”). Borrowings that are LIBOR loans will bear interest at a per annum rate equal to the applicable LIBOR plus a margin that varies between 1.25% and1.75% depending on the Borrowers’ combined consolidated leverage ratio. Because the calculation of the consolidated leverage ratio was revised to include zulily, the effective interest rate margins, on the date that the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement was entered into, decreased from the interest rate margins under the previous bank credit facility. Each loan may be prepaid at any time and from time to time without penalty other than customary breakage costs. No mandatory prepayments will be required other than when borrowings and letter of credit usage exceed availability; provided that, if zulily ceases to be controlled by Liberty Interactive Corporation, all of its loans must be repaid and its letters of credit cash collateralized. Any amounts prepaid on the revolving facility may be reborrowed. Payment of loans may be accelerated following certain customary events of default. The senior secured credit facility is secured by the capital stock of QVC.

QVC had $974.8 million, including the $400 million tranche that zulily may also borrow on, available under the terms of the senior secured credit facility at June 30, 2016. The interest rate on the senior secured credit facility was 1.9% at June 30, 2016.

The purpose of the amendment was to, among other things, extend the maturity of our senior secured credit facility to June 23, 2021, provide zulily the opportunity to borrow on the senior secured credit facility, and lower the interest rate on borrowings.

The Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement contains certain affirmative and negative covenants, including certain restrictions on the Company and zulily and each of their respective restricted subsidiaries (subject to certain exceptions) with respect to, among other things: incurring additional indebtedness; creating liens on property or assets; making certain loans or investments; selling or disposing of assets; paying certain dividends and other restricted payments; dissolving, consolidating or merging; entering into certain transactions with affiliates; entering into sale or leaseback transactions; restricting subsidiary distributions; limiting QVC’s consolidated leverage ratio, which is defined in QVC’s senior secured credit facility as QVC’s consolidated total debt to Adjusted OIBDA ratio for the most recent four fiscal quarter period; and limiting the borrowers’ combined consolidated leverage ratio, which is defined in QVC’s senior secured credit facility as QVC and zulily’s combined debt to Adjusted OIBDA ratio for the most recent four fiscal quarter period. The Company defines Adjusted OIBDA as revenue less cost of sales, operating expenses, and selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding stock-based compensation).

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Other Debt Related Information

QVC was in compliance with all of its debt covenants at June 30, 2016.

During the quarter, there were no significant changes to QVC's debt credit ratings.

The weighted average rate applicable to all of the outstanding debt (excluding capital leases) prior to amortization of bond discounts and related debt issuance costs was 3.8% as of June 30, 2016.

(7) Leases and Transponder Service Arrangements

Future minimum payments under noncancelable operating leases and capital transponder leases with initial terms of one year or more and the lease related to the Company's west coast distribution center (build to suit lease) at June 30, 2016 consisted of the following:



(in millions)	Capital transponders		Operating leases	Build to suit lease
Remainder of 2016	$	5	9	—
2017	12		18	5
2018	15		16	6
2019	15		13	6
2020	11		9	6
Thereafter	24		82	73
Total	$	82	147	96

The Company has entered into thirteen separate capital lease agreements with transponder suppliers to transmit its signals in the U.S., Germany and France at an aggregate monthly cost of $1 million. Depreciation expense related to the transponders was $2 million and $4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, depreciation expense related to the transponders was $5 million and $7 million, respectively. Total future minimum capital lease payments of $82 million include $6 million of imputed interest. The transponder service agreements for our U.S. transponders expire between 2019 and 2023. The transponder service agreements for our international transponders expire between 2019 and 2024.

Expenses for operating leases, principally for data processing equipment, facilities, satellite uplink service agreements and the west coast distribution center land, amounted to $5 million and $6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. For both the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, expenses for operating leases were $12 million.

On July 2, 2015, QVC entered into a lease (the “Lease”) for a west coast distribution center. Pursuant to the Lease, the landlord is building an approximately one million square foot rental building in Ontario, California (the “Premises”), and thereafter will lease the Premises to QVC as its new west coast distribution center for an initial term of 15 years. Under the Lease, QVC is required to pay an initial base rent of approximately $6 million per year, increasing to approximately $8 million per year by the final year of the initial term, as well as all real estate taxes and other building operating costs. QVC also has an option to extend the term of the Lease for up to two consecutive terms of 10 years each.

QVC has the right to purchase the Premises and related land from the landlord by entering into an amended and restated agreement at any time during the twenty-fifth or twenty-sixth months of the Lease's initial term with a $10 million initial payment and annual payments of $12 million over a term of 13 years.

The Company has concluded that it is the deemed owner (for accounting purposes only) of the Premises during the construction period under build to suit lease accounting. Building construction began in July of 2015. During the construction period, the Company is recording estimated project construction costs incurred by the landlord as a projects in progress asset and a corresponding long-term liability in “Property and equipment, net” and “Other long-term liabilities,” respectively, on its consolidated balance sheet. In addition, the Company will pay for normal tenant improvements and certain structural improvements and will record these amounts as part of the projects in progress asset. As of June 30, 2016 the projects in progress asset and long-term liability related to the west coast distribution center was approximately $100 million of which $84 million was incurred during the six months ended June 30, 2016.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Once the landlord completes the construction of the Premises (estimated to be late third quarter of 2016), the Company will evaluate the Lease in order to determine whether the Lease meets the criteria for “sale-leaseback” treatment under U.S. GAAP. If the Lease meets the “sale-leaseback” criteria, the Company will remove the asset and the related liability from its consolidated balance sheet and treat the Lease as either an operating or capital lease based on its assessment of the accounting guidance. However, the Company currently expects that upon completion of construction of the Premises that the Lease will not meet the "sale-leaseback" criteria.

If the Lease does not meet “sale-leaseback” criteria, the Company will treat the Lease as a financing obligation and lease payments will be attributed to: (1) a reduction of the principal financing obligation; (2) imputed interest expense; and (3) land lease expense representing an imputed cost to lease the underlying land of the Premises. In addition, the building asset will be depreciated over its estimated useful life. Although the Company will not begin making monthly lease payments pursuant to the Lease until February 2017, the portion of the lease obligations allocated to the land are being treated for accounting purposes as an operating lease that commenced in 2015. If the Company does not exercise its right to purchase the Premises and related land, the Company will derecognize both the net book values of the asset and the financing obligation at the conclusion of the lease term.

(8) Income Taxes

The Company calculates its interim income tax provision by applying its best estimate of the annual expected effective tax rate to its ordinary year-to-date income or loss. The tax or benefit related to significant unusual items that will be separately reported or reported net of their related tax effect are individually computed and recognized in the interim period in which those items occur.

The computation of the annual estimated effective tax rate at each interim period requires certain estimates and significant judgment including, but not limited to, the expected operating income for the year, projections of the proportion of income earned and taxed in foreign jurisdictions, permanent and temporary differences as a result of differences between amounts measured and recognized in accordance with tax laws and financial accounting standards, and the likelihood of recovering deferred tax assets. The accounting estimates used to compute the provision for income taxes may change as new events occur, additional information is obtained or as the tax environment changes. To the extent that the estimated annual effective tax rate changes during a quarter, the effect of the change on the prior quarters is included in the tax expense for the current quarter.

For the three months ended June 30, 2016, the Company recorded a tax provision of $106 million, which represented an effective tax rate of 39.0%. For the six months ended June 30, 2016 the Company recorded a tax provision of $186 million, which represented an effective tax rate of 38.7%. These rates differ from the U.S. federal income tax rate of 35.0% due primarily to state tax expense.

QVC is party to ongoing discussions with the Internal Revenue Service under the Compliance Assurance Process audit program. The Company files Federal tax returns on a consolidated basis with its parent company, Liberty. The Company, or one of its subsidiaries, files income tax returns in various states and foreign jurisdictions. As of June 30, 2016, the Company, or one of its subsidiaries, was under examination in California, New York State, New York City, and Pennsylvania as well as in Germany and the U.K. The Company has received assessments related to an examination in Germany. The Company believes that any amounts ultimately paid in connection with the assessments will be creditable against its U.S. federal tax liability.

The Company is a party to a Tax Liability Allocation and Indemnification Agreement (the “Tax Agreement”) with Liberty. The Tax Agreement establishes the methodology for the calculation and payment of income taxes in connection with the consolidation of the Company with Liberty for income tax purposes. Generally, the Tax Agreement provides that the Company will pay Liberty an amount equal to the tax liability, if any, that it would have if it were to file as a consolidated group separate and apart from Liberty, with exceptions for the treatment and timing of certain items, including but not limited to deferred intercompany transactions, credits, and net operating and capital losses. To the extent that the separate company tax expense is different from the payment terms of the Tax Agreement, the difference is recorded as either a dividend or capital contribution.

The amounts of the tax-related balances due to Liberty at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were $45 million and $71 million, respectively, and were included in accrued liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

(9) Commitments and Contingencies

The Company has contingent liabilities related to legal and tax proceedings and other matters arising in the ordinary course of business. Although it is reasonably possible the Company may incur losses upon conclusion of such matters, an estimate of any loss or range of loss cannot be made. In the opinion of management, it is expected that the amounts, if any, which may be required to satisfy such contingencies will not be material in relation to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

Network and information systems, including the Internet and telecommunication systems, third party delivery services and other technologies are critical to our business activities. Substantially all our customer orders, fulfillment and delivery services are dependent upon the use of network and information systems, including the use of third party telecommunication and delivery service providers. If information systems including the Internet or telecommunication services are disrupted, or if the third party delivery services experience a disruption in their transportation delivery services, we could face a significant disruption in fulfilling our customer orders and shipment of our products. We have active disaster recovery programs in place to help mitigate risks associated with these critical business activities.

(10) Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements

For assets and liabilities required to be reported or disclosed at fair value, U.S. GAAP provides a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. Level 1 inputs are quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date. Level 2 inputs, other than quoted market prices included within Level 1, are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

The Company's assets and liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value were as follows:



			Fair value measurements at June 30, 2016 using
(in millions)	Total		Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)	Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)	Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Current assets:
Cash equivalents	$	163	163	—	—
Short-term liabilities:
Net investment hedge	2		—	2	—
Long-term liabilities:
Debt (note 6)	5,274		—	5,274	—

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)



			Fair value measurements at December 31, 2015 using
(in millions)	Total		Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)	Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)	Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Current assets:
Cash equivalents	$	218	218	—	—
Net investment hedge	3		—	3	—
Long-term liabilities:
Debt (note 6)	5,189		—	5,189	—

The majority of the Company's Level 2 financial liabilities are debt instruments with quoted market prices that are not considered to be traded on "active markets," as defined in U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, the financial instruments are reported in the foregoing tables as Level 2 fair value instruments.

QVC entered into a hedge of a net investment in a foreign subsidiary during the fourth quarter of 2015 and the underlying derivative matured on March 15, 2016. The Company entered into a similar hedge of the same net investment in a foreign subsidiary effective March 15, 2016. The purpose of this investment is similar to the previous hedge which is to protect QVC's investment in the foreign subsidiary against the variability of the U.S. dollar and Euro exchange rate. The current hedge contract entails both the exchange of U.S. Libor and Euribor interest payments monthly over a six month term and the exchange of approximately $555 million, and the U.S. Dollar equivalent of Euro 500 million, at the maturity date. The gain or loss is and will be recognized in other comprehensive income and is classified as Level 2 in the table above. No amount of the gain or loss has been reclassified into earnings as of the balance sheet date nor is expected to be reclassified in the next twelve months.

On June 15, 2016, QVC entered into a three-year interest rate swap arrangement with a notional amount of $125 million to mitigate the interest rate risk associated with interest payments related to its variable rate debt. The swap arrangement did not qualify as a cash flow hedge under U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of the swap was reflected in gain on financial instruments in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. At June 30, 2016, the fair value of the swap instrument was in a net liability position of less than $1 million which was included in other long-term liabilities.

(11) Information about QVC's Operating Segments

During the year ended December 31, 2015, QVC began reporting its results based on two operating segments: QVC-U.S. and QVC-International, as a result of the One Q Reorganization Plan ("One Q"). The One Q organizational structure is intended to allow the Company to better leverage its global scale and capabilities, to enhance its competitive position and to create operational efficiencies. Beginning in the first quarter of 2016, QVC began allocating certain additional corporate costs for management reporting purposes, which were historically included in its QVC-U.S. segment, to the QVC-International segment. These management cost allocations are related to certain functions such as merchandising, commerce platforms, information technology, human resources, legal, finance, brand and communications, corporate development and administration that support all of QVC’s operations. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, these costs totaled approximately $7 million and $16 million, respectively.

QVC's chief operating decision maker ("CODM") is QVC's Chief Executive Officer. QVC's CODM has ultimate responsibility for enterprise decisions. QVC's CODM determines, in particular, resource allocation for, and monitors performance of, the consolidated enterprise, QVC-U.S. and QVC-International. The segment managers have responsibility for operating decisions, allocating resources and assessing performance within their respective segments. QVC's CODM relies on internal management reporting that analyzes enterprise results and segment results to the Adjusted OIBDA level (see below).

QVC-U.S. and QVC-International are retailers of a wide range of consumer products, which are marketed and sold primarily by merchandise-focused televised-shopping programs as well as via the Internet and mobile applications in certain markets.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

The Company evaluates performance and makes decisions about allocating resources to its operating segments based on financial measures such as net revenue, Adjusted OIBDA, gross margin, average sales price per unit, number of units shipped and revenue or sales per subscriber equivalent. The Company defines Adjusted OIBDA as revenue less cost of goods sold, operating expenses, and selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding stock-based compensation). The Company believes this measure is an important indicator of the operational strength and performance of its segments, including the ability to service debt and fund capital expenditures. In addition, this measure allows management to view operating results and perform analytical comparisons and benchmarking among the Company's businesses and identify strategies to improve performance. This measure of performance excludes depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation, that are included in the measurement of operating income pursuant to U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, Adjusted OIBDA should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, operating income, net income, cash flow provided by operating activities and other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Performance measures



	Three months ended June 30,					Six months ended June 30,
	2016			2015		2016		2015
(in millions)	Net revenue		Adjusted OIBDA	Net revenue	Adjusted OIBDA	Net revenue	Adjusted OIBDA	Net revenue	Adjusted OIBDA
QVC-U.S.	$	1,428	363	1,406	349	2,835	689	2,748	655
QVC-International	635		100	592	100	1,241	189	1,188	201
Consolidated QVC	$	2,063	463	1,998	449	4,076	878	3,936	856

Net revenue amounts by product category are not available from our general purpose financial statements.

Other information



	Three months ended June 30,					Six months ended June 30,
	2016			2015		2016		2015
(in millions)	Depreciation		Amortization	Depreciation	Amortization	Depreciation	Amortization	Depreciation	Amortization
QVC-U.S.	$	16	103	16	100	33	205	32	206
QVC-International	15		12	19	13	32	24	36	27
Consolidated QVC	$	31	115	35	113	65	229	68	233



	June 30, 2016			December 31, 2015
(in millions)	Total assets		Capital expenditures	Total assets	Capital expenditures
QVC-U.S.	$	9,500	82	9,913	169
QVC-International	2,118		16	2,145	46
Consolidated QVC	$	11,618	98	12,058	215

Long-lived assets, net of accumulated depreciation, by segment were as follows:



(in millions)	June 30, 2016		December 31, 2015
QVC-U.S.	$	594	501
QVC-International	501		501
Consolidated QVC	$	1,095	1,002

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

The following table provides a reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA to income before income taxes:



	Three months ended June 30,					Six months ended June 30,
(in millions)	2016			2015		2016		2015
Adjusted OIBDA	$	463		449		878		856
Stock-based compensation	(10		)	(7	)	(16	)	(15	)
Depreciation and amortization	(146		)	(148	)	(294	)	(301	)
Equity in losses of investee	(1		)	(3	)	(2	)	(4	)
Interest expense, net	(54		)	(50	)	(107	)	(109	)
Foreign currency gain (loss)	20			(11	)	22		(1	)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	—			(21	)	—		(21	)
Income before income taxes	$	272		209		481		405

(12) Other Comprehensive Loss

The change in the component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes ("AOCL"), is summarized as follows:



(in millions)	Foreign currency translation adjustments			AOCL
Balance at January 1, 2016	$	(140	)	(140	)
Other comprehensive income attributable to QVC, Inc. stockholder	23			23
Balance at June 30, 2016	(117		)	(117	)

Balance at January 1, 2015	$	(39	)	(39	)
Other comprehensive loss attributable to QVC, Inc. stockholder	(77		)	(77	)
Balance at June 30, 2015	(116		)	(116	)

The component of other comprehensive income is reflected in QVC's condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income, net of taxes. The following table summarizes the tax effects related to the component of other comprehensive income:



(in millions)	Before-tax amount			Tax benefit (expense)		Net-of-tax amount
Three months ended June 30, 2016
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	2		3		5
Other comprehensive income	2			3		5

Three months ended June 30, 2015
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	48		(26	)	22
Other comprehensive loss	48			(26	)	22

Six months ended June 30, 2016:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	30		9		39
Other comprehensive loss	30			9		39

Six months ended June 30, 2015:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	(80	)	—		(80	)
Other comprehensive loss	(80		)	—		(80	)

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

(13) Subsequent Event

Subsequent to June 30, 2016, QVC declared and paid a dividend to Liberty in the amount of $83 million.

(14) Guarantor/Non-guarantor Subsidiary Financial Information

The following information contains the condensed consolidating financial statements for the Company, the parent on a stand-alone basis (QVC, Inc.), the combined subsidiary guarantors (Affiliate Relations Holdings, Inc.; Affiliate Investment, Inc.; AMI 2, Inc.; ER Marks, Inc.; QVC Rocky Mount, Inc.; QVC San Antonio, LLC; Global Holdings I, Inc.; and Global Holdings II, Inc.) and the combined non-guarantor subsidiaries pursuant to Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X.

In connection with the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (refer to note 6), QVC International Ltd is no longer a guarantor subsidiary, and is reflected with the combined non-guarantor subsidiaries.

These condensed consolidating financial statements have been prepared from the Company's financial information on the same basis of accounting as the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements. The principal elimination entries relate to investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions, such as management fees, royalty revenue and expense, interest income and expense and gains on intercompany asset transfers. Goodwill and other intangible assets have been allocated to the subsidiaries based on management’s estimates. Certain costs have been partially allocated to all of the subsidiaries of the Company.

With One Q as mentioned in note 11, QVC began allocating certain additional corporate costs for management reporting purposes, which were historically included in its QVC-U.S. segment, to the QVC-International segment.

The subsidiary guarantors are 100% owned by the Company. All guarantees are full and unconditional and are joint and several. There are no significant restrictions on the ability of the Company to obtain funds from its U.S. subsidiaries, including the guarantors, by dividend or loan. The Company has not presented separate notes and other disclosures concerning the subsidiary guarantors as the Company has determined that such material information is available in the notes to the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets



June 30, 2016
(in millions)	Parent issuer- QVC, Inc.		Combined subsidiary guarantors		Combined non-guarantor subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated- QVC, Inc. and subsidiaries
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	3	137		195		—		335
Restricted cash	9		—		2		—		11
Accounts receivable, net	620		—		229		—		849
Inventories	778		—		244		—		1,022
Prepaid expenses	26		—		36		—		62
Total current assets	1,436		137		706		—		2,279
Property and equipment, net	313		66		716		—		1,095
Cable and satellite television distribution rights, net	—		219		30		—		249
Goodwill	4,190		—		876		—		5,066
Other intangible assets, net	763		2,050		33		—		2,846
Other noncurrent assets	6		—		77		—		83
Investments in subsidiaries	3,532		1,060		—		(4,592	)	—
Total assets	$	10,240	3,532		2,438		(4,592	)	11,618
Liabilities and equity
Current liabilities:
Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations	$	3	—		7		—		10
Accounts payable-trade	348		—		196		—		544
Accrued liabilities	1		197		464		—		662
Intercompany accounts payable (receivable)	472		(202	)	(270	)	—		—
Total current liabilities	824		(5	)	397		—		1,216
Long-term portion of debt and capital lease obligations	5,210		—		48		—		5,258
Deferred compensation	12		—		(1	)	—		11
Deferred income taxes	101		727		(47	)	—		781
Other long-term liabilities	100		—		145		—		245
Total liabilities	6,247		722		542		—		7,511
Equity:
QVC, Inc. stockholder's equity	3,993		2,810		1,782		(4,592	)	3,993
Noncontrolling interest	—		—		114		—		114
Total equity	3,993		2,810		1,896		(4,592	)	4,107
Total liabilities and equity	$	10,240	3,532		2,438		(4,592	)	11,618

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets



December 31, 2015
(in millions)	Parent issuer- QVC, Inc.		Combined subsidiary guarantors	Combined non-guarantor subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated- QVC, Inc. and subsidiaries
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—	112	215		—		327
Restricted cash	9		—	2		—		11
Accounts receivable, net	1,114		—	256		—		1,370
Inventories	714		—	215		—		929
Prepaid expenses	18		—	24		—		42
Total current assets	1,855		112	712		—		2,679
Property and equipment, net	295		67	640		—		1,002
Cable and satellite television distribution rights, net	—		297	42		—		339
Goodwill	4,190		—	845		—		5,035
Other intangible assets, net	842		2,050	44		—		2,936
Other noncurrent assets	5		—	62		—		67
Investments in subsidiaries	3,569		2,687	—		(6,256	)	—
Total assets	$	10,756	5,213	2,345		(6,256	)	12,058
Liabilities and equity
Current liabilities:
Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations	$	3	—	6		—		9
Accounts payable-trade	396		—	262		—		658
Accrued liabilities	229		207	436		—		872
Intercompany accounts payable (receivable)	562		1,271	(1,833	)	—		—
Total current liabilities	1,190		1,478	(1,129	)	—		1,539
Long-term portion of debt and capital lease obligations	5,342		—	51		—		5,393
Deferred compensation	14		—	(1	)	—		13
Deferred income taxes	94		744	(11	)	—		827
Other long-term liabilities	98		—	70		—		168
Total liabilities	6,738		2,222	(1,020	)	—		7,940
Equity:
QVC, Inc. stockholder's equity	4,018		2,991	3,265		(6,256	)	4,018
Noncontrolling interest	—		—	100		—		100
Total equity	4,018		2,991	3,365		(6,256	)	4,118
Total liabilities and equity	$	10,756	5,213	2,345		(6,256	)	12,058

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations



Three months ended June 30, 2016
(in millions)	Parent issuer- QVC, Inc.			Combined subsidiary guarantors		Combined non-guarantor subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated- QVC, Inc. and subsidiaries
Net revenue	$	1,459		231		682		(309	)	2,063
Cost of goods sold	871			36		420		(42	)	1,285
Gross profit	588			195		262		(267	)	778
Operating expenses:
Operating	93			60		68		(75	)	146
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation	264			—		107		(192	)	179
Depreciation	13			2		16		—		31
Amortization	60			44		11		—		115
	430			106		202		(267	)	471
Operating income	158			89		60		—		307
Other (expense) income:
Equity in losses of investee	—			—		(1	)	—		(1	)
Interest expense, net	(54		)	—		—		—		(54	)
Foreign currency gain	6			—		14		—		20
Intercompany interest (expense) income	(1		)	—		1		—		—
	(49		)	—		14		—		(35	)
Income before income taxes	109			89		74		—		272
Income tax expense	(42		)	(33	)	(31	)	—		(106	)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries, net of tax	99			50		—		(149	)	—
Net income	166			106		43		(149	)	166
Less net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(11		)	—		(11	)	11		(11	)
Net income attributable to QVC, Inc. stockholder	$	155		106		32		(138	)	155

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QVC, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations



Three months ended June 30, 2015
(in millions)	Parent issuer- QVC, Inc.			Combined subsidiary guarantors		Combined non-guarantor subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated- QVC, Inc. and subsidiaries
Net revenue	$	1,432		220		640		(294	)	1,998
Cost of goods sold	856			23		382		(27	)	1,234
Gross profit	576			197		258		(267	)	764
Operating expenses:
Operating	84			61		71		(73	)	143
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation	275			—		98		(194	)	179
Depreciation	11			1		23		—		35
Amortization	60			41		12		—		113
	430			103		204		(267	)	470
Operating income	146			94		54		—		294
Other (expense) income:
Equity in losses of investee	—			—		(3	)	—		(3	)
Interest expense, net	(49		)	—		(1	)	—		(50	)
Foreign currency (loss) gain	(6		)	(13	)	8		—		(11	)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(21		)	—		—		—		(21	)
Intercompany interest (expense) income	—			(20	)	20		—		—
	(76		)	(33	)	24		—		(85	)
Income before income taxes	70			61		78		—		209
Income tax expense	(14		)	(38	)	(33	)	—		(85	)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries, net of tax	68			28		47		(143	)	—
Net income	124			51		92		(143	)	124
Less net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(8		)	—		(8	)	8		(8	)
Net income attributable to QVC, Inc. stockholder	$	116		51		84		(135	)	116

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QVC, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations



Six months ended June 30, 2016
(in millions)	Parent issuer- QVC, Inc.			Combined subsidiary guarantors		Combined non-guarantor subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated- QVC, Inc. and subsidiaries
Net revenue	$	2,903		464		1,347		(638	)	4,076
Cost of goods sold	1,747			78		829		(89	)	2,565
Gross profit	1,156			386		518		(549	)	1,511
Operating expenses:
Operating	202			119		140		(173	)	288
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation	527			—		210		(376	)	361
Depreciation	25			4		36		—		65
Amortization	120			84		25		—		229
	874			207		411		(549	)	943
Operating income	282			179		107		—		568
Other (expense) income:
Equity in losses of investee	—			—		(2	)	—		(2	)
Interest expense, net	(107		)	—		—		—		(107	)
Foreign currency gain	9			—		13		—		22
Intercompany interest (expense) income	(1		)	1		—		—		—
	(99		)	1		11		—		(87	)
Income before income taxes	183			180		118		—		481
Income tax expense	(70		)	(59	)	(57	)	—		(186	)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries, net of tax	182			82		—		(264	)	—
Net income	295			203		61		(264	)	295
Less net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(19		)	—		(19	)	19		(19	)
Net income attributable to QVC, Inc. stockholder	$	276		203		42		(245	)	276

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QVC, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations



Six months ended June 30, 2015
(in millions)	Parent issuer- QVC, Inc.			Combined subsidiary guarantors		Combined non-guarantor subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated- QVC, Inc. and subsidiaries
Net revenue	$	2,812		422		1,297		(595	)	3,936
Cost of goods sold	1,715			48		768		(76	)	2,455
Gross profit	1,097			374		529		(519	)	1,481
Operating expenses:
Operating	172			118		142		(152	)	280
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation	532			—		195		(367	)	360
Depreciation	21			4		43		—		68
Amortization	119			81		33		—		233
	844			203		413		(519	)	941
Operating income	253			171		116		—		540
Other (expense) income:
Equity in losses of investee	—			—		(4	)	—		(4	)
Interest expense, net	(107		)	—		(2	)	—		(109	)
Foreign currency gain (loss)	8			(13	)	4		—		(1	)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(21		)	—		—		—		(21	)
Intercompany interest (expense) income	(6		)	(9	)	15		—		—
	(126		)	(22	)	13		—		(135	)
Income before income taxes	127			149		129		—		405
Income tax expense	(40		)	(63	)	(54	)	—		(157	)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries, net of tax	161			39		47		(247	)	—
Net income	248			125		122		(247	)	248
Less net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(17		)	—		(17	)	17		(17	)
Net income attributable to QVC, Inc. stockholder	$	231		125		105		(230	)	231

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QVC, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income



Three months ended June 30, 2016
(in millions)	Parent issuer- QVC, Inc.			Combined subsidiary guarantors	Combined non-guarantor subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated- QVC, Inc. and subsidiaries
Net income	$	166		106	43		(149	)	166
Foreign currency translation adjustments	5			—	5		(5	)	5
Total comprehensive income	171			106	48		(154	)	171
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(20		)	—	(20	)	20		(20	)
Comprehensive income attributable to QVC, Inc. stockholder	$	151		106	28		(134	)	151

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income



Three months ended June 30, 2015
(in millions)	Parent issuer- QVC, Inc.			Combined subsidiary guarantors	Combined non-guarantor subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated- QVC, Inc. and subsidiaries
Net income	$	124		51	92		(143	)	124
Foreign currency translation adjustments	22			—	22		(22	)	22
Total comprehensive income	146			51	114		(165	)	146
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(6		)	—	(6	)	6		(6	)
Comprehensive income attributable to QVC, Inc. stockholder	$	140		51	108		(159	)	140

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income



Six months ended June 30, 2016
(in millions)	Parent issuer- QVC, Inc.			Combined subsidiary guarantors	Combined non-guarantor subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated- QVC, Inc. and subsidiaries
Net income	$	295		203	61		(264	)	295
Foreign currency translation adjustments	39			—	39		(39	)	39
Total comprehensive income	334			203	100		(303	)	334
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(35		)	—	(35	)	35		(35	)
Comprehensive income attributable to QVC, Inc. stockholder	$	299		203	65		(268	)	299

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QVC, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income



Six months ended June 30, 2015
(in millions)	Parent issuer- QVC, Inc.			Combined subsidiary guarantors	Combined non-guarantor subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated- QVC, Inc. and subsidiaries
Net income	$	248		125	122		(247	)	248
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(80		)	—	(80	)	80		(80	)
Total comprehensive income	168			125	42		(167	)	168
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(14		)	—	(14	)	14		(14	)
Comprehensive income attributable to QVC, Inc. stockholder	$	154		125	28		(153	)	154

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QVC, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows



Six months ended June 30, 2016
(in millions)	Parent issuer- QVC, Inc.			Combined subsidiary guarantors		Combined non-guarantor subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated- QVC, Inc. and subsidiaries
Operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	422		182		(3	)	—		601
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(75		)	(3	)	(20	)	—		(98	)
Expenditures for cable and satellite television distribution rights, net	—			(6	)	—		—		(6	)
Changes in other noncurrent assets	1			—		(3	)	—		(2	)
Other investing activities	(6		)	—		8		—		2
Intercompany investing activities	316			127		—		(443	)	—
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	236			118		(15	)	(443	)	(104	)
Financing activities:
Principal payments of debt and capital lease obligations	(920		)	—		(3	)	—		(923	)
Principal borrowings of debt from senior secured credit facility	778			—		—		—		778
Payment of debt origination fees	(2		)	—		—		—		(2	)
Dividends paid to Liberty	(323		)	—		—		—		(323	)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest	—			—		(21	)	—		(21	)
Other financing activities	(2		)	—		—		—		(2	)
Net short-term intercompany debt (repayments) borrowings	(90		)	(1,473	)	1,563		—		—
Other intercompany financing activities	(96		)	1,198		(1,545	)	443		—
Net cash used in financing activities	(655		)	(275	)	(6	)	443		(493	)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—		4		—		4
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	3			25		(20	)	—		8
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	—			112		215		—		327
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	3		137		195		—		335

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QVC, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(unaudited)

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows



Six months ended June 30, 2015
(in millions)	Parent issuer- QVC, Inc.			Combined subsidiary guarantors		Combined non-guarantor subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated- QVC, Inc. and subsidiaries
Operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	349		166		90		—		605
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(56		)	(5	)	(19	)	—		(80	)
Expenditures for cable and satellite television distribution rights, net	—			(45	)	—		—		(45	)
Other investing activities	1			—		—		—		1
Changes in other noncurrent assets	(1		)	—		(2	)	—		(3	)
Intercompany investing activities	1,147			296		(1,307	)	(136	)	—
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	1,091			246		(1,328	)	(136	)	(127	)
Financing activities:
Principal payments of debt and capital lease obligations	(1,212		)	—		(4	)	—		(1,216	)
Principal borrowings of debt from senior secured credit facility	1,098			—		—		—		1,098
Payment of debt origination fees	(3		)	—		—		—		(3	)
Payment of bond premium fees	(18		)	—		—		—		(18	)
Dividends paid to Liberty	(210		)	—		—		—		(210	)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest	—			—		(20	)	—		(20	)
Other financing activities	(1		)	—		—		—		(1	)
Net short-term intercompany debt (repayments) borrowings	(947		)	2,262		(1,315	)	—		—
Other intercompany financing activities	(97		)	(2,614	)	2,575		136		—
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(1,390		)	(352	)	1,236		136		(370	)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—		(10	)	—		(10	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	50			60		(12	)	—		98
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	2			123		222		—		347
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	52		183		210		—		445

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Certain statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding our business, product and marketing strategies; international expansion; new service offerings; revenue growth and subscriber trends; the recoverability of our goodwill and other long-lived assets; our projected sources and uses of cash and the anticipated impact of certain contingent liabilities related to legal and tax proceedings and other matters arising in the ordinary course of business. Where, in any forward-looking statement, we express an expectation or belief as to future results or events, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that the expectation or belief will result or be achieved or accomplished. The following include some but not all of the factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated:


•	customer demand for our products and services and our ability to adapt to changes in demand;


•	competitor responses to our products and services;


•	increased digital TV penetration and the impact on channel positioning of our programs;


•	the levels of online traffic on our websites and our ability to convert visitors into consumers or contributors;


•	uncertainties inherent in the development and integration of new business lines and business strategies;


•	our future financial performance, including availability, terms and deployment of capital;


•	our ability to successfully integrate and recognize anticipated efficiencies and benefits from the businesses we acquire;


•	the ability of suppliers and vendors to deliver products, equipment, software and services;


•	the outcome of any pending or threatened litigation;


•	availability of qualified personnel;


•	changes in, or failure or inability to comply with, government regulations, including, without limitation, regulations of the Federal Communications Commission, and adverse outcomes from regulatory proceedings;


•	changes in the nature of key strategic relationships with partners, distributors, suppliers and vendors;


•	domestic and international economic and business conditions and industry trends, including the impact of Brexit (as defined below);


•	consumer spending levels, including the availability and amount of individual consumer debt;


•	advertising spending levels;


•	changes in distribution and viewing of television programming, including the expanded deployment of personal video recorders, video on demand and IP television and their impact on home shopping programming;


•	rapid technological changes;


•	failure to protect the security of personal information, subjecting us to potentially costly government enforcement actions and/or private litigation and reputational damage;


•	the regulatory and competitive environment of the industries in which we operate;


•	threatened terrorist attacks, political unrest in international markets and ongoing military action around the world;


•	fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; and


•	Liberty Interactive Corporation's ("Liberty") dependence on our cash flow for servicing its debt and for other purposes.

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For additional risk factors, please see Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as well as Part II, Item 1A of this Quarterly Report. These forward-looking statements and such risks, uncertainties and other factors speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report, and we expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein, to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto, or any other change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

The following discussion and analysis provides information concerning our results of operations and financial condition. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

Overview

QVC, Inc. (unless otherwise indicated or required by the context, the terms "we," "our," "us," the "Company" and "QVC" refer to QVC, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries) is a retailer of a wide range of consumer products, which are marketed and sold primarily by merchandise-focused televised shopping programs, the Internet and mobile applications.

In the United States, QVC's live programming is distributed via its nationally televised shopping program 24 hours per day, 364 days per year. Internationally, QVC's program services are based in Germany, the United Kingdom ("U.K."), Italy, Japan, and France.

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On October 1, 2015, Liberty acquired all of the outstanding shares of zulily, inc. ("zulily") (now known as zulily, llc) and QVC declared and paid a dividend to Liberty in the amount of $910 million with funds drawn from the Company’s credit facility to support Liberty’s purchase. zulily is an online retailer offering customers a fun and entertaining shopping experience with a fresh selection of new product styles launched each day for a limited time period. zulily is attributed to the QVC Group and the Company believes that its business is complementary to the Company. zulily is not part of the results of operations or financial position of QVC presented in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, QVC and zulily engaged in multiple transactions relating to sales, sourcing of merchandise, marketing initiatives and business advisory services. The gross value of these transactions totaled less than $7 million, which did not have a material impact on QVC's financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.

Strategies and challenges of business units

QVC's goal is to become the preeminent global multimedia shopping community for people who love to shop, and to offer a shopping experience that is as much about entertainment and enrichment as it is about buying. QVC's objective is to provide an integrated shopping experience that utilizes all forms of media including television, the Internet and mobile devices. QVC intends to employ several strategies to achieve these goals and objectives. Among these strategies are to (i) extend the breadth, relevance and exposure of the QVC brand; (ii) source products that represent unique quality and value; (iii) create engaging presentation content in televised programming, mobile and online; (iv) leverage customer loyalty and continue multi-platform expansion; and (v) create a compelling and differentiated customer experience. In addition, QVC expects to expand globally by leveraging its existing systems, infrastructure and skills in other countries around the world.

QVC's future net revenue growth will primarily depend on international expansion, sales growth from e-commerce and mobile platforms, additions of new customers from households already receiving QVC's television programming and increased spending from existing customers. QVC's future net revenue may also be affected by (i) the willingness of cable television and direct-to-home satellite system operators to continue carrying QVC's programming service; (ii) QVC's ability to maintain favorable channel positioning, which may become more difficult due to governmental action or from distributors converting analog customers to digital; (iii) changes in television viewing habits because of personal video recorders, video-on-demand and Internet video services; and (iv) general economic conditions.

The prolonged economic uncertainty in various regions of the world in which our subsidiaries and affiliates operate could adversely affect demand for our products and services since a substantial portion of our revenue is derived from discretionary spending by individuals, which typically falls during times of economic instability. Global financial markets continue to experience disruptions, including increased volatility and diminished liquidity and credit availability. If economic and financial market conditions in the U.S. or other key markets, including Japan and Europe, remain uncertain, persist, or deteriorate further, our customers may respond by suspending, delaying, or reducing their discretionary spending. A suspension, delay or reduction in discretionary spending could adversely affect revenue. Accordingly, our ability to increase or maintain revenue and earnings could be adversely affected to the extent that relevant economic environments remain weak or decline. Such weak economic conditions may also inhibit our expansion into new European and other markets. We currently are unable to predict the extent of any of these potential adverse effects.

On June 23, 2016, the U.K. held a referendum in which British citizens approved an exit from the European Union (the "E.U."), commonly referred to as “Brexit.” As a result of the referendum, the global markets and currencies have been adversely impacted, including a sharp decline in the value of the U.K. Pound Sterling as compared to the U.S. dollar. Volatility in exchange rates is expected to continue in the short term as the U.K. negotiates its exit from the E.U. In the longer term, any impact from Brexit on us will depend, in part, on the outcome of tariff, trade, regulatory and other negotiations. Although it is unknown what the result of those negotiations will be, it is possible that new terms may adversely affect our operations and financial results.

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Results of Operations

QVC's operating results were as follows:



	Three months ended June 30,					Six months ended June 30,
(in millions)	2016			2015		2016		2015
Net revenue	$	2,063		1,998		4,076		3,936
Costs of goods sold	1,285			1,234		2,565		2,455
Gross profit	778			764		1,511		1,481
Operating expenses:
Operating	146			143		288		280
Selling, general and administrative, excluding stock-based compensation	169			172		345		345
Adjusted OIBDA	463			449		878		856
Stock-based compensation	10			7		16		15
Depreciation	31			35		65		68
Amortization	115			113		229		233
Operating income	307			294		568		540
Other (expense) income:
Equity in losses of investee	(1		)	(3	)	(2	)	(4	)
Interest expense, net	(54		)	(50	)	(107	)	(109	)
Foreign currency gain (loss)	20			(11	)	22		(1	)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	—			(21	)	—		(21	)
	(35		)	(85	)	(87	)	(135	)
Income before income taxes	272			209		481		405
Income tax expense	(106		)	(85	)	(186	)	(157	)
Net income	166			124		295		248
Less net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(11		)	(8	)	(19	)	(17	)
Net income attributable to QVC, Inc. stockholder	$	155		116		276		231

Net revenue

Net revenue by segment was as follows:



	Three months ended June 30,			Six months ended June 30,
(in millions)	2016		2015	2016	2015
QVC-U.S.	$	1,428	1,406	2,835	2,748
QVC-International	635		592	1,241	1,188
Consolidated QVC	$	2,063	1,998	4,076	3,936

QVC's consolidated net revenue increased 3.3% and 3.6% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 as compared to the corresponding periods in the prior year. The three month increase in net revenue of $65 million was primarily comprised of $84 million due to a 3.7% increase in units sold, $19 million in favorable foreign currency rates primarily in Japan which was slightly offset by unfavorable foreign currency rates in the U.K., an $8 million decrease in estimated product returns, $3 million increase in shipping and handling revenue, and $3 million increase related to product sales with zulily. The increase was partially offset by $54 million due to a 2.3% decrease in average selling price per unit ("ASP"). The six month increase in net revenue of $140 million was primarily comprised of $208 million due to 4.6% increase in units sold, $19 million decrease in estimated product returns and $10 million in favorable foreign currency rates in Japan which was slightly offset by unfavorable foreign currency rates in the U.K. The increase was partially offset by $93 million due to a 2.0% decrease in ASP and a $6 million decrease in shipping and handling revenue.

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During the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, the changes in revenue and expenses were affected by changes in the exchange rates for the Japanese Yen, the Euro and the U.K. Pound Sterling. In the event the U.S. Dollar strengthens against these foreign currencies in the future, QVC's revenue and operating cash flow will be negatively affected. Our product margins are under pressure due to the rapid devaluation of the U.K. Pound Sterling which we will try to offset as much of this as possible through pricing and vendor negotiations.

In discussing our operating results, the term currency exchange rates refers to the currency exchange rates we use to convert the operating results for all countries where the functional currency is not the U.S. dollar. We calculate the effect of changes in currency exchange rates as the difference between current period activity translated using the prior period's currency exchange rates. Throughout our discussion, we refer to the results of this calculation as the impact of currency exchange rate fluctuations. When we refer to constant currency operating results, this means operating results without the impact of the currency exchange rate fluctuations. The disclosure of constant currency amounts or results permits investors to understand better QVC’s underlying performance without the effects of currency exchange rate fluctuations.

The percentage increase in net revenue for each of QVC's segments in U.S. Dollars and in constant currency was as follows:



	Three months ended June 30, 2016						Six months ended June 30, 2016
	U.S. Dollars		Foreign Currency Exchange Impact		Constant currency		U.S. Dollars		Foreign Currency Exchange Impact		Constant currency
QVC-U.S.	1.6	%	—	%	1.6	%	3.2	%	—	%	3.2	%
QVC-International	7.3	%	3.3	%	4.0	%	4.5	%	0.9	%	3.6	%

QVC-U.S. net revenue growth for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 was primarily due to a 3.8% and 5.3% increase in units shipped and a favorable impact in estimated product returns in both periods. The increases were partially offset by 3.3% and 3.0% decreases in ASP, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2016, QVC-US also experienced a decrease in net shipping and handling revenue. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, QVC-US experienced shipped sales growth in apparel, accessories and home, offset by decreases in jewelry, electronics and beauty. The decrease in estimated product returns was primarily due to net adjustments to prior period estimates based on lower actual experience in accessories and electronics. For the six months ended June 30, 2016, net shipping and handling revenue decreased in the U.S. as a result of the Company's new shipping and handling pricing which became effective February 2, 2015 that provides for changes in standard shipping rates.

Beginning in early June, QVC-U.S. sales began to experience significant headwinds, which have continued. The sales declines, as compared to prior periods, have averaged in the mid to high single digit percentages. We have developed many initiatives intended to reverse the negative trends and we are optimistic, although there is no guarantee, that these actions will have a positive effect. However, even if these initiatives begin to reverse these trends, it is believed that QVC-U.S. net revenue and adjusted OIBDA will likely experience negative growth rates for the third quarter.

QVC-International net revenue growth in constant currency for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 was primarily due to a 3.5% and 3.4% increase, respectively, in units shipped mainly in the U.K. and Germany which was slightly offset by Japan. For the three months ended June 30, 2016, QVC-International experienced shipped sales growth in all categories except accessories, and for the six months ended June 30, 2016, QVC-International experienced shipped sales growth in all categories except jewelry. For the six months ended June 30, 2016, the increase was partially offset by an increase in estimated product returns primarily in Germany and the U.K. due to an increase in units shipped.

Gross profit

QVC's gross profit percentage was 37.7% and 37.1% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, respectively, compared to 38.2% and 37.6% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, the gross profit percentage decreased primarily due to a decrease in product margins and higher freight costs. The decrease was partially offset by a favorable inventory obsolescence provision in both periods in the U.S. and the three month period ending June 30, 2016, internationally. The QVC-International decrease in product margins was partially offset by improved margins in Japan for both periods.

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Operating expenses

QVC's operating expenses are principally comprised of commissions, order processing and customer service expenses, credit card processing fees and telecommunications expenses. Operating expenses increased $3 million or 2.1% and increased $8 million or 2.9% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively.

For the three months ended June 30, 2016, operating expenses increased primarily due to $2 million in unfavorable foreign currency rates mainly in Japan and a $2 million increase in commissions internationally. The increase in commissions expense was primarily due to increased carriage in the U.K. and Japan.

For the six months ended June 30, 2016, operating expenses increased primarily due to a $4 million increase in commissions, a $2 million increase in credit card fees in the U.S. and $2 million in unfavorable foreign currency rates mainly in Japan. The increase in commissions expense was primarily due to increased sales on commission in the U.S. and increased carriage in the U.K and Japan. The increase in credit card fees was primarily due to an increase in volume of transactions in the U.S.

Selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding stock-based compensation)

QVC's SG&A expenses include personnel, information technology, provision for doubtful accounts, production costs, credit card income, marketing and advertising expenses. Such expenses decreased $3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016, and remained flat for the six months ended June 30, 2016. SG&A expenses decreased from 8.6% to 8.2% and 8.8% to 8.5%, as a percentage of net revenue, as compared to the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2015, respectively, as a result of a variety of reasons.

For the three months ended June 30, 2016, the decrease was primarily due to reduced personnel costs of approximately $22 million which was partially offset by increases in bad debt expense of $15 million, external services of $4 million and $2 million in unfavorable foreign currency rates mainly in Japan offset partially by the U.K. The decrease in personnel costs was primarily due to a decrease in bonus of approximately $16 million, benefits of approximately $4 million, and severance of approximately $2 million mostly in the U.S. The increase in bad debt expense was primarily related to an increase in Easy-Pay sales penetration and higher default rates experienced related to the Easy-Pay program in the U.S. The increase in external services was primarily due to internal control enhancements, outside legal services and the establishment of a global business service center.

For the six months ended June 30, 2016, the decrease was primarily due to reduced personnel costs of $28 million which was partially offset by increases in bad debt expense of $19 million, and $3 million for both external services and software expense. The decrease in personnel costs was primarily due to a decrease in bonus of approximately $16 million, benefits of approximately $7 million and severance of approximately $7 million mostly in the U.S. The increase in bad debt expense was primarily related to an increase in Easy-Pay sales penetration and higher default rates experienced related to the Easy-Pay program in the U.S. The increase in external services was primarily due to internal control enhancements and the establishment of a global business service center. The increase in software expense was due to an increase in software maintenance.

Stock-based compensation

Stock-based compensation includes compensation related to options and restricted stock granted to certain officers and employees. QVC recorded $10 million and $7 million of stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $16 million and $15 million of stock-based compensation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

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Depreciation and amortization

Depreciation and amortization consisted of the following:



	Three months ended June 30,			Six months ended June 30,
(in millions)	2016		2015	2016	2015
Affiliate agreements	$	37	36	73	73
Customer relationships	42		42	85	85
Acquisition related amortization	79		78	158	158
Property and equipment	31		35	65	68
Software amortization	23		24	47	53
Channel placement amortization and related expenses	13		11	24	22
Total depreciation and amortization	$	146	148	294	301

Equity in losses of investee

The losses were associated with our joint venture in China that is accounted for as an equity method investment.

Interest expense, net

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, consolidated interest expense, net increased $4 million or 8.0% and decreased $2 million or 1.8%, respectively, as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year.

Foreign currency gain (loss)

Certain loans between QVC and its subsidiaries are deemed to be short-term in nature, and accordingly, the translation of these loans is recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, the change in foreign currency gain was also due to variances in interest and operating payables balances between QVC and its international subsidiaries denominated in the currency of the subsidiary and the effects of currency exchange rate changes on those balances.

Loss on extinguishment of debt

Income taxes

Our effective tax rate was 39.0% and 38.7% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, respectively, and our effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was 40.7% and 38.8%, respectively. These rates differ from the U.S. federal income tax rate of 35.0% primarily due to state tax expense. We do not expect our effective tax rates to differ significantly in future periods.

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Adjusted Operating Income before Depreciation and Amortization (Adjusted OIBDA)

QVC defines Adjusted OIBDA as net revenue less cost of goods sold, operating expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding stock-based compensation). QVC's chief operating decision maker and management team use this measure of performance in conjunction with other measures to evaluate the businesses and make decisions about allocating resources among the businesses. QVC believes that this is an important indicator of the operational strength and performance of the businesses, including the ability to service debt and fund capital expenditures. In addition, this measure allows QVC to view operating results, perform analytical comparisons and perform benchmarking among its businesses and identify strategies to improve performance. This measure of performance excludes such costs as depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation that are included in the measurement of operating income pursuant to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Accordingly, Adjusted OIBDA should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, operating income, net income, cash flow provided by operating activities and other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

The primary material limitations associated with the use of Adjusted OIBDA as compared to GAAP results are (i) it may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies in the industry, and (ii) it excludes financial information that some may consider important in evaluating QVC's performance. QVC compensates for these limitations by providing disclosure of the difference between Adjusted OIBDA and GAAP results, including providing a reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA to GAAP results, to enable investors to perform their own analysis of QVC's operating results. Refer to Note 11 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for a reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA to income before income taxes.

Seasonality

QVC's business is seasonal due to a higher volume of sales in the fourth calendar quarter related to year-end holiday shopping. In recent years, QVC has earned, on average, between 22% and 23% of its revenue in each of the first three quarters of the year and 32% of its revenue in the fourth quarter of the year.

Financial Position, Liquidity and Capital Resources

General

Historically, QVC's primary sources of cash have been cash provided by operating activities and borrowings. In general, QVC uses this cash to fund its operations, make capital purchases, make payments to Liberty, make interest payments and minimize QVC's outstanding senior secured credit facility balance.

As of June 30, 2016, substantially all of QVC's cash and cash equivalents were invested in AAA rated money market funds and time deposits with banks rated equal to or above A.

Senior Secured Notes

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Senior Secured Credit Facility

On June 23, 2016, QVC entered into a third amended and restated senior secured credit agreement with zulily as borrowers (collectively, the “Borrowers”) which is a multi-currency facility that provides for a $2.65 billion revolving credit facility with a $300 million sub-limit for standby letters of credit and $1.5 billion of uncommitted incremental revolving loan commitments or incremental term loans. The Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement includes a $400 million tranche that may be borrowed by the Company or zulily. The remaining $2.25 billion may be borrowed only by the Company. Borrowings that are alternate base rate loans will bear interest at a per annum rate equal to the base rate plus a margin that varies between 0.25% and 0.75% depending on the Borrowers’ combined ratio of Consolidated Total Debt to Consolidated EBITDA (the “Consolidated Leverage Ratio”). Borrowings that are LIBOR loans will bear interest at a per annum rate equal to the applicable LIBOR plus a margin that varies between 1.25% and1.75% depending on the Borrowers’ combined consolidated leverage ratio. Because the calculation of the consolidated leverage ratio was revised to include zulily, the effective interest rate margins, on the date that the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement was entered into, decreased from the interest rate margins under the previous bank credit facility. Each loan may be prepaid at any time and from time to time without penalty other than customary breakage costs. No mandatory prepayments will be required other than when borrowings and letter of credit usage exceed availability; provided that, if zulily ceases to be controlled by Liberty Interactive Corporation, all of its loans must be repaid and its letters of credit cash collateralized. Any amounts prepaid on the revolving facility may be reborrowed. Payment of loans may be accelerated following certain customary events of default. The senior secured credit facility is secured by the capital stock of QVC.

QVC had $974.8 million available under the terms of the senior secured credit facility at June 30, 2016. The interest rate on the senior secured credit facility was 1.9% at June 30, 2016.

The Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement contains certain affirmative and negative covenants, including certain restrictions on the Company and zulily and each of their respective restricted subsidiaries (subject to certain exceptions) with respect to, among other things: incurring additional indebtedness; creating liens on property or assets; making certain loans or investments; selling or disposing of assets; paying certain dividends and other restricted payments; dissolving, consolidating or merging; entering into certain transactions with affiliates; entering into sale or leaseback transactions; restricting subsidiary distributions; and limiting the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio and the Borrowers’ combined consolidated leverage ratio which is defined in the senior secured credit facility as the ratio of Consolidated Total Debt to Consolidated EBITDA for the most recent four fiscal quarter period.

Other Debt Related Information

QVC was in compliance with all of its debt covenants at June 30, 2016.

During the quarter, there were no significant changes to QVC's debt credit ratings.

There are no restrictions under the debt agreements on QVC's ability to pay dividends or make other restricted payments if QVC is not in default on its senior secured notes or credit facility, and as long as both QVC's consolidated leverage ratio, and a combined consolidated leverage ratio for both QVC and zulily, would be no greater than 3.5 to 1.0. As a result, Liberty will, in many instances, be permitted to rely on QVC's cash flow for servicing Liberty's debt and for other purposes, including repurchases of Liberty's common stock, or to fund acquisitions or other operational requirements of Liberty and its subsidiaries. These events may deplete QVC's equity or require QVC to borrow under the senior secured credit facility, increasing QVC's leverage and decreasing liquidity. QVC has made significant distributions to Liberty in the past.

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Interest Rate Swap Arrangements

Additional Cash Flow Information

During the six months ended June 30, 2016, QVC's primary uses of cash were $923 million of principal payments on debt and capital lease obligations, $323 million of dividends to Liberty, $104 million of capital and cable and satellite television distribution rights expenditures and $21 million in dividend payments from QVC-Japan to Mitsui. These uses of cash were funded primarily with $778 million of principal borrowings from the senior secured credit facility and $601 million of cash provided by operating activities. As of June 30, 2016, QVC's cash and cash equivalents balance (excluding restricted cash) was $335 million.

During the six months ended June 30, 2015, QVC's primary uses of cash were $1,216 million of principal payments on debt and capital lease obligations, $210 million of dividends to Liberty, $125 million of capital and cable and satellite television distribution rights expenditures, $20 million in dividend payments from QVC-Japan to Mitsui, and $18 million of bond premium fees. These uses of cash were funded primarily with $1,098 million of principal borrowings from the senior secured credit facility and $605 million of cash provided by operating activities. As of June 30, 2015, QVC's cash and cash equivalents balance (excluding restricted cash) was $445 million.

The change in cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to the previous year was primarily due to variances accounts receivable and inventories, offset by variances in in other long-term liabilities, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and prepaid expenses. The variance in accounts receivable is primarily due to decreases in the Easy-Pay receivable balance. The variance in inventories are primarily due to the level of increases in inventory balances in the U.S. which was partially offset by decreases internationally. The variances in accrued liabilities and accounts payable balances are primarily due to the timing of payments to vendors. The variance in prepaid expenses are primarily due to increases in prepaid contracts in the U.S.

As of June 30, 2016, $177 million of the $335 million in cash and cash equivalents was held by foreign subsidiaries. Cash in foreign subsidiaries is generally accessible, but certain tax consequences may reduce the net amount of cash we are able to utilize for U.S. purposes. QVC accrues taxes on the unremitted earnings of its international subsidiaries. Approximately more than one-half of this foreign cash balance was that of QVC-Japan. QVC owns 60% of QVC-Japan and shares all profits and losses with the 40% minority interest holder, Mitsui. We believe that we currently have appropriate legal structures in place to repatriate foreign cash as tax-efficiently as possible and meet the business needs of QVC.

Other

Capital expenditures spending in 2016 is expected to be between $185 and $195 million, including $98 million already expended.

Refer to the chart under the "Off-balance Sheet Arrangements and Aggregate Contractual Obligations" section below for additional information concerning the amount and timing of expected future payments under QVC's contractual obligations at June 30, 2016.

QVC has contingent liabilities related to legal and tax proceedings and other matters arising in the ordinary course of business. Although it is reasonably possible QVC may incur losses upon the conclusion of such matters, an estimate of any loss or range of loss cannot be made. In the opinion of management, it is expected that amounts, if any, that may be required to satisfy such contingencies will not be material in relation to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

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On June 23, 2016, the U.K. held a referendum in which voters approved an exit from the European Union ("E.U."), commonly referred to as “Brexit”. As a result of the referendum, it is expected that the British government will begin negotiating the terms of the U.K.’s future relationship with the E.U. Although it is unknown what those terms will be, it is possible that there will be greater restrictions on imports and exports between the U.K. and E.U. countries and increased regulatory complexities. These changes may cause disruptions to and create uncertainty surrounding our business, including affecting our relationships with our existing and future customers, suppliers and employees, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial results and operations.

Off-balance Sheet Arrangements and Aggregate Contractual Obligations

Information concerning the amount and timing of required payments, both accrued and off-balance sheet, under our contractual obligations at June 30, 2016 is summarized below:



	Payments due by period
(in millions)	Remainder of 2016		2017	2018	2019	2020	Thereafter	Total
Long-term debt (1)	$	—	—	—	400	—	4,825	5,225
Interest payments (2)	101		202	202	195	187	1,079	1,966
Capital lease obligations (including imputed interest)	5		12	15	15	11	24	82
Operating lease obligations	9		18	16	13	9	82	147
Build to suit lease	—		5	6	6	6	73	96

(1) Amounts exclude capital lease obligations and the issue discounts on the 3.125%, 4.375%, 4.45%, 4.85%, 5.45% and 5.95% Senior Secured Notes.

(2) Amounts (i) are based on the terms of QVC's senior secured credit facility and senior secured notes, (ii) assumes the interest rates on the floating rate debt remain constant at the rates in effect as of June 30, 2016, (iii) assumes that our existing debt is repaid at maturity and (iv) excludes capital lease obligations.

Our purchase obligations did not materially change as of June 30, 2016.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

QVC is exposed to market risk in the normal course of business due to ongoing investing and financial activities and the conduct of operations by subsidiaries in different foreign countries. Market risk refers to the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in stock prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. The risk of loss can be assessed from the perspective of adverse changes in fair values, cash flows and future earnings. QVC has established procedures and internal processes governing the management of market risks and the use of financial instruments to manage exposure to such risks.

Interest rate risk

QVC is exposed to changes in interest rates primarily as a result of borrowing activities. Over the long-term, QVC manages the exposure to interest rates by maintaining what QVC believes is an appropriate mix of fixed and variable rate debt.

The table below summarizes the Company’s debt obligations, related interest rates and fair value of debt at June 30, 2016:



(in millions, except percentages)	2016			2017		2018		2019		2020		Thereafter		Total		Fair Value
Fixed rate debt (1)	$	—		—		—		400		—		3,150		3,550		3,599
Weighted average interest rate on fixed rate debt	—		%	—	%	—	%	3.1	%	—	%	4.9	%	4.7	%	N/A
Variable rate debt	$	—		—		—		—		—		1,675		1,675		1,675
Average interest rate on variable rate debt	—		%	—	%	—	%	—	%	—	%	1.9	%	1.9	%	N/A

(1) Amounts exclude capital lease obligations and the issue discounts on the 3.125%, 4.375%, 4.45%, 4.85%, 5.45% and 5.95% Senior Secured Notes.

N/A - Not applicable.

Foreign currency exchange rate risk

QVC is exposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations related to the monetary assets and liabilities and the financial results of its foreign subsidiaries. Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries for which the functional currency is the local currency are translated into U.S. Dollars at period-end exchange rates, and the statements of operations are translated at the average exchange rate for the period. Exchange rate fluctuations on translating foreign currency financial statements into U.S. Dollars that result in unrealized gains or losses are referred to as translation adjustments. Cumulative translation adjustments are recorded in other comprehensive income as a separate component of stockholder's equity. Transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are recorded based on exchange rates at the time such transactions arise. Subsequent changes in exchange rates result in transaction gains and losses, which are reflected in income as unrealized (based on period-end transactions) or realized upon settlement of the transactions. Cash flows from operations in foreign countries are translated at the average rate for the period. Accordingly, QVC may experience economic loss and a negative impact on earnings and equity with respect to its holdings solely as a result of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. QVC's reported Adjusted OIBDA for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 would have been impacted by approximately $1 million and $2 million, respectively, for every 1% change in foreign currency exchange rates relative to the U.S. Dollar.

The credit facility provides QVC with the ability to borrow in multiple currencies. This allows QVC to somewhat mitigate foreign currency exchange rate risks. As of June 30, 2016, no borrowings in foreign currencies were outstanding.

Effective March 15, 2016, QVC entered into a hedge of a net investment in a foreign subsidiary and the value of the hedge is affected by changes in the value of the Euro. A 1% change in the value of the Euro will result in a change in the value of this hedge transaction of approximately $6 million.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

In accordance with Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including its chief executive officer and its principal accounting and financial officer (the "Executives"), of the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Executives concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2016 with the consideration of the material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting as discussed in more detail in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 under Part II, Item 9A. Management has continued to monitor the implementation of the remediation plan described in our 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, which has been updated below.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

During the second quarter of 2016, we continued to review the design of our controls, made adjustments and continued implementing controls to alleviate the noted control deficiencies. Other than these items, there has been no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2016 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.

Remediation Plan for Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

In response to the material weakness identified in Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting as set forth in Part II, Item 9A in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company developed a plan with oversight from the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Liberty to remediate the material weakness. The remediation efforts implemented include the following:


•	A monitoring control was established to identify inappropriate user access and incompatible or conflicting functions. The work of the identified individuals, with such duties, were then reviewed to determine whether they inappropriately utilized the incompatible or conflicting functions to perform any inappropriate activity.


•	Monitoring controls over manual and post-close journal entries were enhanced to ensure that there is adequate oversight over such entries.


•	Additionally, procedures were established to validate the completeness and accuracy of reports used in the financial reporting process to support control activities.

The Company believes the foregoing efforts effectively remediated the material weakness described in “Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting” after the assessment date and prior to the filing of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. However, because the reliability of the internal control process requires repeatable execution, the successful on-going remediation of this material weakness will require on-going review and evidence of effectiveness.

Additionally, the Company intends to continue to monitor the incompatible or conflicting roles and related end user access to determine whether additional adjustments, to reduce or eliminate the occurrences of segregation of duties issues, should be made to such roles. This could further reduce the reliance on the monitoring controls identified.

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PART II

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Except as discussed below, there have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

We have operations outside of the U.S. that are subject to numerous operational and financial risks

We have operations in countries other than the U.S. and we are subject to the following risks inherent in international operations:


•	fluctuations in currency exchange rates;


•	longer payment cycles for sales in foreign countries that may increase the uncertainty associated with recoverable accounts;


•	recessionary conditions and economic instability, including fiscal policies that are implementing austerity measures in certain countries, which are affecting markets overseas;


•	our ability to repatriate funds held by our foreign subsidiaries to the U.S. at favorable tax rates;


•	potentially adverse tax consequences;


•	export and import restrictions, tariffs and other trade barriers;


•	increases in taxes and governmental royalties and fees;


•	our ability to obtain and maintain required licenses that enable us to operate our business in foreign jurisdictions;


•	changes in foreign and U.S. laws, regulations and policies that govern operations of foreign-based companies;


•	changes to general consumer protection laws and regulations;


•	difficulties in staffing and managing international operations; and


•	threatened and actual terrorist attacks, political unrest in international markets and ongoing military action around the world that may result in disruptions of services that are critical to our international businesses.

Additionally, in many foreign countries, particularly in certain developing economies, it is not uncommon to encounter business practices that are prohibited by regulations applicable to us, such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar laws. Although we have undertaken compliance efforts with respect to these laws, our employees, contractors and agents, as well as those companies to which we outsource certain of our business operations, may take actions in violation of our policies and procedures. Any such violation, even if prohibited by our policies and procedures or the law, could have a material adverse effect. Any failure by us to effectively manage the challenges associated with the international operation of our business could have a material adverse effect.

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We may be subject to risks relating to the referendum of the U.K.’s membership of the European Union.

In June 2016, the U.K. held a referendum in which voters approved an exit from the European Union (the "E.U."), commonly referred to as “Brexit.” As a result of the referendum, it is expected that the U.K. government will begin negotiating the terms of the U.K.’s future relationship with the E.U. Although it is unknown what those terms will be, it is possible that there will be greater restrictions on imports and exports between the U.K. and E.U. countries. Additionally, when the U.K. exits from the E.U., we anticipate that there may be certain regulatory changes that may impact the regulatory regime under which we operate in both the U.K. and the E.U. The announcement of Brexit has resulted in significant volatility in global stock markets and currency exchange rate fluctuations that resulted in the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against foreign currencies in which we conduct business. As described elsewhere in this 10-Q, we translate revenue denominated in foreign currency into U.S. dollars for our financial statements. During periods of a strengthening dollar, our reported international revenue is reduced because foreign currencies translate into fewer U.S. dollars. The announcement of Brexit may also create global economic uncertainty, which may cause our customers to closely monitor their costs and reduce their spending budget on our products. These and other changes, implications and consequences of the Brexit may adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Item 6. Exhibits

(a) Exhibits

Listed below are the exhibits which are filed as a part of this Report (according to the number assigned to them in Item 601 of Regulation S-K):



4.1		Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 23, 2016, among QVC, Inc. and zulily, llc, as Borrowers, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Lead Arranger, Lead Bookrunner and Administrative Agent and the parties named therein as Lenders, Co-Bookrunners, Co-Syndication Agents and Co-Documentation Agents (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-55409) as filed on June 28, 2016).
31.1		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification*
31.2		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification*
32.1		Section 1350 Certification**
101.INS		XBRL Instance Document*
101.SCH		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document*
101.CAL		XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document*
101.LAB		XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document*
101.PRE		XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document*
101.DEF		XBRL Taxonomy Definition Document*

*Filed herewith.

**Furnished herewith.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

QVC, Inc.



Date: August 8, 2016	By:/s/ MICHAEL A. GEORGE
	Michael A. George
	President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

Date: August 8, 2016	By:/s/ THADDEUS J. JASTRZEBSKI
	Thaddeus J. Jastrzebski
	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

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Listed below are the exhibits which are filed as a part of this Report (according to the number assigned to them in Item 601 of Regulation S-K):



4.1		Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 23, 2016, among QVC, Inc. and zulily, llc, as Borrowers, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Lead Arranger, Lead Bookrunner and Administrative Agent and the parties named therein as Lenders, Co-Bookrunners, Co-Syndication Agents and Co-Documentation Agents (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-55409) as filed on June 28, 2016).
31.1		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification*
31.2		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification*
32.1		Section 1350 Certification**
101.INS		XBRL Instance Document*
101.SCH		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document*
101.CAL		XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document*
101.LAB		XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document*
101.PRE		XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document*
101.DEF		XBRL Taxonomy Definition Document*

* Filed herewith.

**Furnished herewith.

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