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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 27, 2005



UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-K/A
(Amendment No.4)


ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2004

IAC/INTERACTIVECORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File No. 0-20570

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  59-2712887
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

152 West 57th Street, New York, New York
(Address of Registrant's principal
executive offices)

 

10019
(Zip Code)

(212) 314-7300
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, $.01 par value
Warrants to Acquire One-half Share of Common Stock
Warrants to Acquire 0.969375 Shares of Common Stock


        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    ý        No    o

        Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.    o

        Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2). Yes    ý        No    o

        As of February 10, 2005, the following shares of the Registrant's Common Stock were outstanding (as adjusted to reflect IAC's one-for-two reverse stock split):

Common Stock, including 133,072 shares of restricted stock   317,123,279
Class B Common Stock   32,314,998
   
  Total   349,438,277
   

        The aggregate market value of the voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the Registrant as of February 10, 2005 was $11,888,050,303. For the purpose of the foregoing calculation only, all directors and executive officers of the Registrant are assumed to be affiliates of the Registrant.


Documents Incorporated By Reference:

        Portions of the Registrant's proxy statement for its 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III herein.





EXPLANATORY NOTE

        The registrant hereby amends and restates in its entirety Item 6, Selected Financial Data, Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and Item 8, Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplemental Data. On December 21, 2004, IAC announced its plans to separate its travel businesses into an independent public company in order to better achieve certain strategic objectives of its various businesses. We refer to this transaction as the "Spin-Off" and to the new company that holds the travel and travel-related businesses of IAC as "Expedia." IAC completed the Spin-Off on August 9, 2005. Immediately prior to the Spin-Off, IAC effected a one-for-two reverse stock split. Following the completion of the Spin-Off:

        In addition, in March 2005, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its 48.6% ownership in EUVÍA. The sale closed on June 2, 2005. Further during the second quarter of 2005, and in contemplation of the Spin-Off, the chief operating decision maker and executive management of IAC realigned how they view the businesses and how the businesses are organized. Accordingly, IAC changed its reportable segments to reflect the new structure of the organization and the manner in which the chief operating decision maker regularly assesses information for decision-making purposes.

        The Selected Financial Data, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplemental Data included in this Amendment No. 4 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K have been reclassified to present the results of operations and financial position of Expedia, EUVÍA and TV Travel Shop as discontinued operations for all periods presented. In addition, all IAC common stock share information in this report has been adjusted to reflect IAC's one-for-two reverse stock split in August 2005. Further, the Consolidated Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in this Amendment No. 4 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K reflect IAC's new segment structure.

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Item 6.    Selected Financial Data

        The following table presents selected historical financial data of IAC for each of the years in the five-year period ended December 31, 2004. This data was derived from IAC's audited consolidated financial statements and reflects the operations and financial position of IAC at the dates and for the periods indicated. The information in this table should be read with the financial statements and accompanying notes and other financial data pertaining to IAC included herein. In August 2001, the Company completed its sale of all of the capital stock of certain USA Broadcasting ("USAB") subsidiaries that own 13 full-power television stations and minority interests in four additional full-power stations to Univision Communications Inc. ("Univision"). On May 7, 2002, IAC completed its transaction with Vivendi Universal, S.A. ("Vivendi") in which IAC's USA Entertainment Group, consisting of USA Cable, Studios USA, and USA Films, was contributed to Vivendi Universal Entertainment LLLP, a joint venture then controlled by Vivendi. During the second quarter of 2003, USA Electronic Commerce Solutions ("ECS"), Styleclick, Inc. and Avaltus, Inc., a subsidiary of PRC, ceased operations. On August 9, 2005, IAC completed the spin-off of its travel businesses, including Expedia.com, Hotels.com, Hotwire and TripAdvisor, into an independent public company, Expedia, Inc. In addition, in March 2005, IAC entered into an agreement to sell its 48.6% ownership in EUVÍA. The sale closed on June 2, 2005. Further, during the second quarter of 2005, TV Travel Shop ceased operations. The financial position and results of operations of these companies have been presented as discontinued operations in the following table.

 
  Year Ended December 31,
 
 
  2000(1)
  2001(2)
  2002(3)(4)
  2003(5)
  2004(6)(7)
 
 
  (Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

 
Statements of Operations Data:                                
Net revenue   $ 2,590,034   $ 2,898,074   $ 3,029,375   $ 3,823,489   $ 4,188,279  
Operating (loss) income     (117,121 )   (156,129 )   (36,553 )   138,261     (20,244 )
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations before cumulative effect of accounting change     (152,496 )   (171,712 )   (56,905 )   10,709     54,867  
(Loss) earnings before cumulative effect of accounting change     (147,983 )   392,795     2,414,492     167,396     164,861  
Net (loss) earnings available to common shareholders     (147,983 )   383,608     1,941,344     154,341     151,808  
Basic (loss) earnings per common share from continuing operations before cumulative effect of accounting change available to common shareholders(8)(9)     (0.85 )   (0.92 )   (0.32 )   (0.01 )   0.12  
Diluted (loss) earnings per common share from continuing operations before cumulative effect of accounting change available to common shareholders(8)(9)     (0.85 )   (0.92 )   (0.32 )   (0.01 )   0.11  
Basic (loss) earnings per common share before cumulative effect of accounting change available to common shareholders(8)(9)     (0.82 )   2.10     11.27     0.51     0.44  
Diluted (loss) earnings per common share before cumulative effect of accounting change available to common shareholders(8)(9)     (0.82 )   2.10     11.27     0.51     0.41  
Basic (loss) earnings per common share available to common shareholders(8)(9)     (0.82 )   2.05     9.11     0.51     0.44  
Diluted (loss) earnings per common share available to common shareholders(8)(9)     (0.82 )   2.05     9.11     0.51     0.41  
                                 

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Balance Sheet Data (end of period):                                
Working Capital   $ 355,157   $ 1,380,936   $ 3,069,516   $ 2,336,795   $ 2,223,329  
Total Assets     5,586,822     6,491,809     15,640,859     21,568,455     22,398,865  
Long-term obligations, net of current maturities     551,766     544,372     1,211,145     1,117,826     796,715  
Minority Interest     692,393     475,573     461,538     (4,505 )   20,639  
Shareholders' equity     3,439,871     3,945,501     7,931,463     14,415,585     14,605,304  
Other Data:                                
Net cash provided by (used in):                                
Operating activities   $ 59,282   $ 266,318   $ 354,186   $ 620,915   $ 503,656  
Investing activities     (303,515 )   (404,532 )   670,799     (1,065,332 )   (1,102,037 )
Financing activities     (99,943 )   (644 )   612,175     (525,290 )   (263,654 )
Discontinued operations     142,810     315,574     (45,258 )   (180,866 )   1,079,101  
Effect of exchange rate changes     (2,687 )   (3,663 )   9,775     16,337     23,015  

(1)
Net loss available to common shareholders includes a pre-tax gain of $104.6 million related to IAC's exchange of its interest in Internet Shopping Network for 75% of Styleclick, Inc., a pre-tax gain of $3.7 million related to Hotels.com initial public offering and a pre-tax charge of $145.6 million related to the impairment of Styleclick goodwill.

(2)
Net earnings available to common shareholders includes a gain of $517.8 million, net of tax, related to the sale of capital stock of certain USA Broadcasting subsidiaries and an after-tax expense of $9.2 million related to the cumulative effect of adoption as of January 1, 2001 of SOP 00-2, "Accounting by Producers or Distributors of Films."

(3)
In connection with IAC's acquisition of a controlling interest in Expedia.com, IAC issued approximately 13.1 million shares of Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, or IAC preferred stock, at $50 face value ($656 million aggregate value), with a 1.99% annual dividend rate and which is convertible at any time into IAC common stock at an initial conversion price of $67.50. The conversion price will be adjusted downward pursuant to a specified formula if the average share price of IAC common stock over a ten-day trading period prior to conversion exceeds $70.20. Holders of IAC preferred stock may require IAC to purchase their shares on the fifth, seventh, tenth and fifteenth anniversary of the closing on February 4, 2002. IAC has the right to redeem such shares commencing on the tenth anniversary of February 4, 2002. Any payment by IAC with respect to the dividend or pursuant to any redemption requested by holders of IAC preferred stock or by IAC may be made in cash or IAC common stock, or a combination thereof, at the option of IAC. IAC's common stock per share conversion prices have been adjusted to reflect IAC's one-for-two reverse stock split on August 9, 2005.

(4)
Net earnings available to common shareholders includes a gain of $2.4 billion, net of tax, related to the contribution of the USA Entertainment Group to VUE and an after-tax expense of $461.4 million related to the cumulative effect of adoption as of January 1, 2002 of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142 ("SFAS 142"), "Accounting for Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets." Also includes results of Interval since its acquisition by IAC on September 24, 2002.

(5)
Includes the results of Entertainment Publications, Inc., LendingTree, Inc. and Hotwire, Inc. since their acquisition by IAC on March 25, 2003, August 8, 2003 and November 5, 2003, respectively.

(6)
Includes the results of TripAdvisor, ServiceMagic and Home Loan Center since their acquisition by IAC on April 27, 2004, September 1, 2004 and December 14, 2004, respectively.

(7)
Net earnings available to common shareholders includes a pre-tax impairment charge of $184.8 million related to a write-down of Teleservices goodwill that resulted from the Company's annual impairment review under SFAS 142.

(8)
Earnings (loss) per common share data and shares outstanding retroactively reflect the impact of the one-for-two reverse stock split of IAC's common stock and IAC's Class B common stock on August 9, 2005. All share numbers give effect to such stock split.

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(9)
The following table adjusts IAC's reported net earnings (loss) and basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per share to exclude amortization expense related to goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives as if SFAS 142 were effective January 1, 2000:

 
  Year Ended December 31,
 
 
  2000
  2001
 
 
  (In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

 
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS              
Reported loss from continuing operations available to common shareholders   $ (152,496 ) $ (171,712 )
Add: goodwill amortization     40,459     105,822  
   
 
 
Loss from continuing operations as adjusted   $ (112,037 ) $ (65,890 )
   
 
 

Basic loss per share from continuing operations available to common shareholders as adjusted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Reported basic loss per share   $ (0.85 ) $ (0.92 )
  Add: goodwill amortization     0.23     0.57  
   
 
 
  Adjusted basic loss per share   $ (0.62 ) $ (0.35 )
   
 
 

Diluted loss per share from continuing operation available to common shareholders as adjusted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Reported diluted loss per share   $ (0.85 ) $ (0.92 )
  Add: goodwill amortization     0.23     0.57  
   
 
 
  Adjusted diluted loss per share   $ (0.62 ) $ (0.35 )
   
 
 

NET (LOSS) EARNINGS AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Net (loss) earnings available to common shareholders   $ (147,983 ) $ 383,608  
  Add: goodwill amortization     206,151     176,413  
   
 
 
  Net earnings available to common shareholders as adjusted   $ 58,168   $ 560,021  
   
 
 

Basic (loss) earnings per share as adjusted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Reported basic net (loss) earnings per share   $ (0.82 ) $ 2.05  
  Add: goodwill amortization     1.14     0.94  
   
 
 
  Adjusted basic net earnings per share   $ 0.32   $ 2.99  
   
 
 

Diluted (loss) earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Reported diluted net (loss) earnings per share   $ (0.82 ) $ 2.05  
  Add: goodwill amortization     1.14     0.94  
   
 
 
Adjusted diluted net earnings per share   $ 0.32   $ 2.99  
   
 
 

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Item 7:    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW

        IAC operates leading and diversified businesses in sectors being transformed by the internet, online and offline…our mission is to harness the power of interactivity to make daily life easier and more productive for people all over the world. IAC currently operates a diversified portfolio of specialized and global brands in the retailing, services, media & advertising and membership & subscriptions industries. IAC enables billions of dollars of consumer-direct transactions for products and services via the internet and telephone. All references to "IAC," the "Company," "we," "our," or "us" in this report are to IAC/InterActiveCorp.

        IAC consists of the following sectors:

        On December 21, 2004, IAC announced its plans to separate its travel businesses into an independent public company in order to better achieve certain strategic objectives of its various businesses. We refer to this transaction as the "Spin-Off" and to the new company that holds the travel and travel-related businesses of IAC as "Expedia". IAC completed the Spin-Off on August 9, 2005. Immediately prior to the Spin-Off, IAC effected a one-for-two reverse stock split. Following the completion of the Spin-Off:

        In addition, in March 2005, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its 48.6% ownership in EUVÍA. The sale closed on June 2, 2005.

        Accordingly, the results of operations and statements of position of Expedia, EUVÍA and TV Travel Shop have been presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

        On June 7, 2005, IAC completed a transaction with NBC Universal in which IAC sold its common and preferred interests in VUE for approximately $3.4 billion in aggregate consideration.

        In addition, on July 19, 2005 IAC completed the acquisition of Ask Jeeves, Inc. ("Ask Jeeves"), a leading provider of world-class information retrieval technologies, brands and services that are available to consumers across a range of platforms, including destination websites, downloadable search-based applications and portals. Under the terms of the agreement, IAC issued 1.2668 shares of IAC common stock for each share of Ask Jeeves common stock in a tax-free transaction valued as of the date of the agreement at approximately $1.7 billion net of cash acquired. On May 5, 2005, IAC completed the buy back of 26.4 million shares of IAC common stock, through its previously authorized share repurchase programs, which represents approximately sixty percent of the number of fully diluted shares IAC issued for the Ask Jeeves acquisition, thus effectively offsetting a substantial portion of the dilution from the transaction. The Media & Advertising sector will include the results of Ask Jeeves beginning in the third quarter of 2005.

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        Further, on April 1, 2005, IAC completed it acquisition of Cornerstone Brands, Inc., a portfolio of leading print catalogs and online retailing sites that sell home products and leisure and casual apparel, for approximately $715 million, principally in cash. The U.S. Retailing segment will include the results of Cornerstone Brands beginning in the second quarter of 2005.

        Set forth below are the contributions made by our various sectors, our emerging businesses and corporate expenses to consolidated revenue, operating income and Operating Income Before Amortization (as defined in IAC's Principles of Financial Reporting) for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 (rounding differences may occur):

 
  Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  Percentage
of total

  2003
  Percentage
of total

 
 
   
  (Dollars in millions)

   
 
Revenue:                      
Retailing   $ 2,247.9   54 % $ 2,112.1   55 %
Services     1,258.8   30 %   1,093.3   29 %
Media & Advertising     30.5   1 %   28.7   1 %
Membership & Subscriptions     671.5   16 %   608.2   16 %
Emerging Businesses     6.6   0 %     0 %
Intersegment elimination     (27.0 ) (1) %   (18.8 ) 0 %
   
 
 
 
 
  Total   $ 4,188.3   100 % $ 3,823.5   100 %
   
 
 
 
 
 
  Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  Percentage
of total

  2003
  Percentage
of total

 
 
  (Dollars in millions)

 
Operating (Loss) Income:                      
Retailing   $ 144.7   (715) % $ 120.9   87 %
Services     (39.6 ) 196 %   112.5   81 %
Media & Advertising     (47.1 ) 233 %   (69.8 ) (51) %
Membership & Subscriptions     97.9   (484) %   95.5   69 %
Emerging Businesses     (5.0 ) 25 %   (5.9 ) (4) %
Corporate and other     (171.2 ) 845 %   (114.8 ) (83) %
   
 
 
 
 
  Total   $ (20.2 ) 100 % $ 138.3   100 %
   
 
 
 
 
 
  Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  Percentage
of total

  2003
  Percentage
of total

 
 
  (Dollars in millions)

 
Operating Income Before Amortization:                      
Retailing   $ 199.0   47 % $ 173.0   47 %
Services     203.1   48 %   158.2   43 %
Media & Advertising     (13.3 ) (3) %   (19.9 ) (5) %
Membership & Subscriptions     139.8   33 %   143.3   39 %
Emerging Businesses     (1.1 ) 0 %   (3.8 ) (1) %
Corporate and other     (105.9 ) (25) %   (83.9 ) (23) %
   
 
 
 
 
  Total   $ 421.6   100 % $ 366.9   100 %
   
 
 
 
 

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Principal Products, Services, Sources of Revenue

        For the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, the Retailing and Services sectors were our largest financial contributors. In Retailing, the majority of our revenue, operating income and Operating Income Before Amortization are derived from the sale of merchandise promoted through our television programming, in catalogs, via telephone or via the internet. We take inventory of most of the products we sell through the Retailing sector.

        Our Ticketing segment was the largest financial contributor to our Services sector for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003. Our Ticketing business is primarily an agency business that sells tickets for events on behalf of our clients and retains a convenience charge and order processing fee for our services. We sell these tickets through a combination of websites, telephone services and ticket outlets.

        The results of our Financial Services and Real Estate, Teleservices and Home Services segments are also reflected in our Services sector, and each such segment is generally compensated on a fee basis. Our Financial Services and Real Estate businesses generally are compensated on a fee basis by the lenders, real estate brokers and agents who participate in our services. One of these businesses, LendingTree Loans, formerly known as Home Loan Center, principally derives its revenues from fees from borrowers and the sale of loans into the secondary markets. Our Teleservices business is generally compensated on a fee basis, based on the level and type of services provided.

        Our Media & Advertising sector is comprised of Citysearch and Evite. These businesses offer information and services that target the advertising market, with a focus on local advertising, and are generally compensated through performance and volume related measures.

        The results of our Vacations, Personals and Discounts segments are reflected in our Membership & Subscriptions sector. The revenues of our Vacations business are generated primarily from fees paid by members in connection with exchange and rental transactions and membership fees. Our Personals business offers its own interactive services on a membership/subscription basis. The revenues of our Discounts business are generated from the marketing of coupon books, discounts and merchant promotions, as well as discount memberships and packages in published and online formats.

        Our businesses rely heavily on technology to deliver outstanding services to our customers. We seek to make available a broad range and unique selection of products and services to our customers, as well as relevant information about those products and services and convenience and ease of use, including first class customer service, combined with great value and a unique merchant sensibility.

Channels of Distribution; Marketing Costs

        We market and offer products and services directly to customers through branded websites, pay television and broadcast television stations, telephone sales and membership programs, allowing our customers to transact directly with us in a convenient manner. We have made, and expect to continue to make, substantial investments in online and offline advertising to build our brands and drive traffic to our brands and businesses.

        We also pay to market and distribute our services on third party distribution channels, such as internet portals and search engines. In addition, some of our businesses manage affiliate programs, pursuant to which we pay commissions and fees to third parties based on revenue earned. In many cases, these distribution channels also offer their own products and services, as well as those of other third parties, that compete with those made available and offered by our businesses.

        The cost of acquiring new customers through online and offline third party distribution channels has increased, particularly in the case of online channels as internet commerce continues to grow and competition in the segments in which IAC's businesses operate increases. Also, we continue to place an increased emphasis on retaining current customers. As a result of these continued efforts, we expect sales and marketing expense as a percentage of revenue to continue to increase. While sales and

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marketing expense as a percentage of revenue increased from approximately 13% in 2003 to approximately 14% in 2004, Operating Income Before Amortization margin remained constant at approximately 10% in both 2004 and 2003.

Access to Supply

        Our various businesses provide supplier partners with important customer acquisition channels, in some cases through multiple IAC brands, and we believe that the ability of our supplier partners to reach a large audience through our services is a great benefit. Many of our businesses, including Retailing, and our Financial Services and Real Estate businesses, offer our customers the choice of multiple suppliers in one setting. While we aim to build and maintain strong relationships with our supplier partners, we may not succeed in these efforts and there is always the risk that certain supplier partners may not make their products and services available to us in the future, including suppliers of merchandise sold through our Retailing business, parties for whom we sell tickets through our Ticketing business and financial service and real estate providers that participate on various services operated through our Financial Services and Real Estate businesses. Additionally, in certain industries in which IAC's businesses operate there has been increased emphasis by supplier partners on their own direct sale of products and services through their own direct channels. We are unable to predict if this will develop in other industries in which IAC's businesses operate.

International Operations

        We continue to place an emphasis on international markets as we look to further expand the presence of certain of our brands and businesses abroad, particularly in Europe, given the large consumer marketplace for the goods and services that these brands and businesses offer. Although newer foreign markets generally lag the U.S. in online adoption, we believe they generally exhibit similar characteristics of the U.S. in regards to customer acceptance of an online marketplace. As a percentage of total IAC revenue (which excludes revenues related to discontinued operations), international operations represented approximately 16%, 15% and 13% in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

Economic and Other Trends and Events; Industry Specific Factors

        Most of IAC's businesses are sensitive to the rate at which the purchase of products and services migrate online. For the online components of IAC's various businesses, revenues are generally more meaningfully impacted by the rate at which the purchase of related products or services migrates online globally than the rate at which the related industry grows, although this could change as online adoption progresses. In addition, online migration of traditional offline businesses, such as Retailing, Ticketing and Financial Services and Real Estate, favorably impacts results, as online sales transactions are processed with little or no increased costs, as compared to offline sales for which increased call center and other costs are incurred. We also expect rates of online adoption to grow internationally and we continue to devote significant resources to international expansion efforts. Our Financial Services and Real Estate businesses are impacted by the demand for mortgage loans in the U.S. and the strength of the U.S. housing market.

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Results of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2004 compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2003

IAC Consolidated Results

        Revenue increased $364.8 million, or 10%. Growth was primarily driven by revenue increases of $165.5 million from the Services sector, which includes the full year results of LendingTree, which was acquired in August 2003, and $135.8 million from the Retailing sector.

        Gross profit increased $216.9 million, or 14%, primarily reflecting improved operating results of the Retailing sector, which was driven primarily by higher margins at HSN U.S.

        Selling and marketing expenses increased $84.3 million, or 17%. As a percentage of revenue, selling and marketing expense increased to 14% in 2004 from 13% in 2003 reflecting, in part, the impact of acquisitions, as LendingTree generally has higher selling and marketing expenses as a percentage of revenue than IAC overall.

        General and administrative expenses increased $49.1 million, or 11%, due primarily to the inclusion of the full year of LendingTree and Entertainment Publications in the 2004 results.

        The 2004 restructuring charge is principally comprised of (1) asset impairments and severance costs related to the shut down of HSN's Salem, VA facility as HSN migrates certain operations to its new fulfillment center in Tennessee and (2) severance and other costs associated with the elimination of certain non-core business lines at the Personals segment. These charges were partially offset by the reversal of reserves related primarily to the favorable resolution of a contractual arrangement with a supplier, as well as the settlement of an uncollectible receivable that had been written off in 2003 related to the restructuring of HSN's U.K. offices. The 2003 restructuring charge principally consists of (1) a write-down of a receivable from the 2002 restructuring of HSN's U.K. offices, (2) facility closure costs at uDate's Derby, U.K. facility as the back-office operations of uDate were combined with Match International, and (3) costs related to employee terminations due principally to the decline in the teleservicing market that resulted in excess capacity. Such 2003 restructuring charges were offset by the reversals of contingent costs for terminated employees, which are no longer probable of occurrence.

        Depreciation expense increased $4.0 million, or 3%, due primarily to capital expenditures of $167.8 million during the year offset by certain fixed assets becoming fully depreciated throughout 2004.

        Operating Income Before Amortization increased $54.7 million, or 15%, due primarily to the improved operating results of the Retailing sector and the Ticketing segment as well as the inclusion of LendingTree in the 2004 results within the Services sector.

        In the fourth quarter of 2004, the Company recorded an impairment charge related to the write-down to the goodwill of the Teleservices segment of $184.8 million, before tax, which was recorded as a component of operating income in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. The write-down was determined by comparing the fair value of the business and the implied value of the goodwill with the carrying amounts on the balance sheet. The write-down primarily resulted from continued competition and macroeconomic factors which have negatively impacted industry valuations. The goodwill impairment charge recorded in 2004 resulted from the Company's annual impairment review for goodwill and intangible assets, which took place in the fourth quarter in connection with the preparation of its year-end financial statements.

        Operating income decreased $158.5 million, or 115%, reflecting the goodwill impairment charge of $184.8 million noted above, as well as increased non-cash compensation of $37.9 million, or 117%, partially offset by a decrease in amortization of intangibles of $1.3 million, or 1%, and a decrease in non-cash distribution and marketing expense of $8.2 million, or 86%. This net increase in expenses offset the increase in Operating Income Before Amortization discussed above. The increase in non-cash compensation principally resulted from expense recognized on modifications made to certain equity

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awards as well as expense related to restricted stock units granted by IAC. In addition, non-cash compensation expense includes a full year of expense related to unvested stock options and restricted stock assumed in various acquisitions. This non-cash compensation relating to equity awards assumed in acquisitions is recorded over the remaining vesting period of the equity awards and therefore will decline over time as the awards vest. The decrease in the amortization of non-cash distribution and marketing expense relates primarily to amounts recognized by Ticketmaster and Match.com related to barter arrangements for distribution secured from third parties which expired in March 2004.

        Interest income increased $30.7 million in 2004 compared with 2003 as a result of higher interest rates and increased income from the Vivendi Universal Entertainment LLLP ("VUE") preferred securities. Interest expense decreased $3.7 million in 2004 compared to 2003 due primarily to the repurchase in 2003 of $92.2 million of the Company's $500 million 63/4% Senior Notes issued in 1998, as well as the impact of interest rate swap arrangements entered into in late 2003 and 2004 which effectively changed the interest rate on a portion of the debt.

        The Company realized equity income from its investment in VUE in 2004 of $16.2 million compared with a loss in 2003 of $224.5 million. During the first quarter of 2003, IAC received the audited financial statements of VUE for the year ended December 31, 2002, which disclosed that VUE had recorded an impairment charge for goodwill and intangible assets and other long-lived assets of $4.5 billion in the period May 7, 2002 to December 31, 2002 based upon VUE management's review of the estimated fair value of VUE as of December 31, 2002. Because of delays in VUE's financial reporting, IAC records its 5.44% proportionate share of the results of VUE on a one-quarter lag. The charge taken by IAC in the first quarter of 2003 was approximately $245 million, before a tax benefit of $96 million.

        Equity in the income of unconsolidated affiliates and other income (expense) increased by $23.3 million due primarily to (1) a $10.9 million increase in the equity income of unconsolidated subsidiaries of HSN International, including TVSN and Jupiter Shop Channel, (2) an increase in foreign currency exchange gains and (3) losses on the repurchase of bonds of $8.6 million recorded in the 2003 period.

        In 2004 the Company recorded a tax provision on continuing operations of $74.3 million which represents an effective tax rate of 56%. The 2004 rate is higher than the federal statutory rate of 35% due principally to the impairment of goodwill that is not deductible for tax purposes, state and local taxes, earnings in foreign jurisdictions taxed at rates higher than 35% and the amortization of non-deductible intangible assets, partially offset by the benefit of utilization of foreign tax credits. In 2003 the Company recorded a tax benefit on continuing operations of $24.2 million which represents an effective tax rate of 320%. The 2003 rate was higher than the federal statutory rate of 35% due principally to the reversal of valuation allowances, tax-exempt income, utilization of foreign tax credits and a decrease in deferred tax liabilities due to a change in the effective state tax rate. The reversal of valuation allowances in 2003 was based on an assessment that it was probable that the related tax benefits would be realized. The effective state tax rate decreased as a result of IAC's mergers with its formerly publicly traded subsidiaries in 2003 and the Vivendi transaction in 2002. Partially offsetting these decreases in income taxes were earnings in foreign jurisdictions that were taxed at rates higher than 35% and amortization of non-deductible intangible assets.

        Minority interest principally represents minority ownership in HSE-Germany in 2004 and 2003, as well as the public's minority ownership in Ticketmaster until the date of its buy-in in 2003.

        In March 2005, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its 48.6% ownership interest in EUVÍA. The sale closed on June 2, 2005. During the second quarter of 2005, TV Travel Shop ceased the sale of third-party travel products through its broadcast programming. On August 9, 2005, IAC completed the spin-off of Expedia to its shareholders. In addition, during the second quarter of 2003, USA Electronic Commerce Solutions ("ECS"), Styleclick, Inc. and Avaltus, Inc., a subsidiary of PRC,

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ceased operations. Accordingly, the results of operations and statements of position of these businesses are presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Income from discontinued operations, net of tax in 2004 and 2003 was $110.0 million and $156.7 million, respectively. Income from discontinued operations, net of tax in 2004 was principally due to the income of Expedia and EUVÍA, partially offset by losses at TV Travel Shop as well as an adjustment in the second quarter of 2004 to the deferred tax liability of our investment in Styleclick to reflect minority interest, which resulted in a reduction of a tax benefit recorded in 2002 when the deferred tax liabilities of our investment in Styleclick were originally reversed. Income from discontinued operations, net of tax in 2003 was principally due to the income of Expedia and EUVÍA as well as a tax benefit recognized due to the shut-down of Styleclick.

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        In addition to the discussion of consolidated results, the following is a discussion of the results of each sector.

 
  Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  Growth
 
 
  (Dollars in millions, rounding differences may occur)

 
Revenue:                  
Retailing:                  
  U.S.   $ 1,905.9   $ 1,763.7   8   %
  International     342.0     348.4   (2 )%
   
 
 
 
Total Retailing     2,247.9     2,112.1   6   %
Services:                  
  Ticketing     768.2     743.2   3   %
  Financial Services and Real Estate     189.8     55.8   240   %
  Teleservices     293.9     294.3   0   %
  Home Services     6.9     N/A   N/A  
   
 
 
 
Total Services     1,258.8     1,093.3   15   %
Media & Advertising     30.5     28.7   6   %
Membership & Subscriptions:                  
  Vacations     256.8     222.8   15   %
  Personals     198.0     185.3   7   %
  Discounts     217.9     201.5   8   %
  Intra-sector elimination     (1.3 )   (1.4 ) NM  
   
 
 
 
Total Membership & Subscriptions     671.5     608.2   10   %
Emerging Businesses     6.6       N/A  
Intersegment elimination     (27.0 )   (18.8 ) (43 )%
   
 
 
 
  Total   $ 4,188.3   $ 3,823.5   10   %
   
 
 
 
 
  Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  Growth
 
 
  (Dollars in millions, rounding differences may occur)

 
Operating (Loss) Income:                  
Retailing:                  
  U.S.   $ 141.7   $ 117.5   21   %
  International     3.0     3.4   (12 )%
   
 
 
 
Total Retailing     144.7     120.9   20   %
Services:                  
  Ticketing     137.9     116.5   18   %
  Financial Services and Real Estate     (7.6 )   (16.5 ) 54   %
  Teleservices     (167.7 )   12.5   NM  
  Home Services     (2.2 )   N/A   N/A  
   
 
 
 
Total Services     (39.6 )   112.5   NM  
Media & Advertising     (47.1 )   (69.8 ) 33   %
Membership & Subscriptions:                  
  Vacations     65.0     41.0   59   %
  Personals     18.8     14.1   33   %
  Discounts     14.0     40.4   (65 )%
   
 
 
 
Total Membership & Subscriptions     97.9     95.5   2   %
Emerging Businesses     (5.0 )   (5.9 ) 16   %
Corporate and other     (171.2 )   (114.8 ) (49 )%
   
 
 
 
  Total   $ (20.2 ) $ 138.3   (115 )%
   
 
 
 

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  Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  Growth
 
 
  (Dollars in millions, rounding differences may occur)

 
Operating Income Before Amortization:                  
Retailing:                  
  U.S.   $ 194.7   $ 168.3   16   %
  International     4.3     4.7   (9 )%
   
 
 
 
Total Retailing     199.0     173.0   15   %
Services:                  
  Ticketing     164.3     144.5   14   %
  Financial Services and Real Estate     21.4     1.2   1,690   %
  Teleservices     17.1     12.5   37   %
  Home Services     0.3     N/A   N/A  
   
 
 
 
Total Services     203.1     158.2   28   %
Media & Advertising     (13.3 )   (19.9 ) 33   %
Membership & Subscriptions:                  
  Vacations     90.2     66.2   36   %
  Personals     27.6     31.0   (11 )%
  Discounts     22.0     46.1   (52 )%
   
 
 
 
Total Membership & Subscriptions     139.8     143.3   (2 )%
Emerging Businesses     (1.1 )   (3.8 ) 72   %
Corporate and other     (105.9 )   (83.9 ) (26 )%
   
 
 
 
  Total   $ 421.6   $ 366.9   15   %
   
 
 
 

Operating Income Before Amortization as a percentage of revenue

 

 

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%

 

10

%

 

 
   
 
     

Retailing

        Revenues, Operating Income Before Amortization and operating income for the Retailing sector increased year over year due to improved results at HSN U.S. offset partially by declines at HSE-Germany.

        Revenues grew 8% to $1.9 billion, primarily as a result of a 10% increase in average price point and a 150 basis point decline in return rates, partially offset by a 3% decrease in units shipped. As part of this growth, HSN.com increased revenues by 21% over the prior year. Overall, the product mix shifted from 2003 due to a decrease in sales of Jewelry and increases in sales of Health and Beauty and Home Fashions in 2004. This shift increased the average price point, as Home Fashions, which comprise a wide array of items such as home furnishings and accessories and cookware, generally carry higher sales prices and lower return rates, as compared to Jewelry. In addition the average price point increased for most product categories year over year.

        Operating Income Before Amortization grew 16% to $194.7 million, due primarily to the growth in revenue, and an increase in gross profit margins by 20 basis points, due primarily to the shift in product mix to products that carry lower return rates, as well as margin improvements within the product mix. Lower return rates impact both revenue and gross margins, as lower returns result in lower warehouse processing costs and lower inventory mark-downs for goods that are not resalable at full retail price. The impact of the decline in overall return rates on gross profit was $13.5 million. Operating Income Before Amortization was also impacted by increased customer service costs, including costs relating to

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HSN's new distribution facility in Tennessee, which opened in October 2004, and by results of the infomercial and catalog businesses, which have lower operating margins relative to the television business. The 2004 results were also impacted by a $3.5 million impairment charge related to the closure of the warehouse facility in Salem, VA and the reversal of a reserve of $2.5 million as a result of the final resolution of a legal dispute.

        Operating income grew 21% to $141.7 million, due primarily to the increase in Operating Income Before Amortization described above.

        As noted in previous Company filings, the majority of the USA Broadcasting stations sold to Univision were located in the largest markets in the country and aired HSN on a 24-hour basis. As of January 2002, HSN switched its distribution in these markets directly to cable carriage. As a result, HSN incurred incremental costs to obtain carriage lost in the disengagement markets and conduct marketing activities to inform viewers of new channel positioning for the HSN service. Higher incremental costs were incurred in 2002, so disengagement costs were presented separately from HSN results when comparing 2003 results to 2002. Comparable costs were incurred in 2004 in relation to 2003, and HSN's results are presented including disengagement costs in each period presented. Disengagement expenses were $18.0 million in 2004 compared to $22.0 million in 2003, principally reflecting a decrease in marketing expenses.

        Revenues decreased 2% to $342.0 million in U.S. dollars, 11% on a local currency basis, due primarily to decreases at HSE-Germany due to the poor results of the Wellness product line compared to 2003.

        Operating Income Before Amortization decreased 9% to $4.3 million for 2004 primarily reflecting decreased revenues at HSE-Germany noted above. In addition, 2004 results were favorably impacted by a settlement received by HSN International on an uncollectible receivable that had been previously written off.

        Operating income declined 12% to $3.0 million, due to the decrease in Operating Income Before Amortization described above.

Services

        Revenues and Operating Income Before Amortization for the Services sector increased year over year due to the inclusion of the full year results of LendingTree, which was acquired in August 2003, improved results at the Ticketing segment and the inclusion of Home Services, which was acquired in September 2004. Operating income decreased from 2003 due primarily to a fourth quarter goodwill impairment charge of $184.8 million before tax, recorded at the Teleservices segment.

        Revenue grew 3% to $768.2 million, reflecting a 4% increase in the average revenue per ticket, partially offset by a 2% decrease in the number of tickets sold. The increase in average revenue per ticket resulted from favorable exchange rates from foreign markets and higher convenience and processing fees. The decrease in the number of tickets sold is due primarily to the weakness in domestic concert ticket sales and the effects of the NHL lockout. International revenue increased 28%, 17% on a local currency basis, due primarily to the recent acquisition in Sweden, increased sales in the United Kingdom and Ireland and the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics license fee.

        Operating Income Before Amortization increased 14% to $164.3 million, reflecting the increase in revenues and increased distribution efficiencies, which were mostly offset by higher depreciation expense, cost of technology and ticket royalties. As the company continues to develop enhanced

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products to sell more tickets for its clients, technology expenses are expected to increase; ticket royalties are also expected to continue to increase as a percentage of revenue. To date the company has offset these increases with other distribution efficiencies. Operating Income Before Amortization in 2004 and 2003 benefited from the favorable resolution of non-income tax contingencies of $5.0 million and $3.7 million, respectively.

        Operating income increased 18% to $137.9 million, reflecting the increase in Operating Income Before Amortization described above as well a $0.8 million decrease in the amortization of intangibles and a $0.7 million decrease in non-cash distribution and marketing expense.

        Financial Services and Real Estate consists of the results of LendingTree, Inc., which was acquired in August 2003, and the brands and businesses it operates. As a point of comparison, the discussion below compares the results of this segment for 2004 to the full year period in 2003.

        Revenue increased 19% to $189.8 million in 2004 as compared to 2003 as the company continued to grow its non-refinance mortgages business. As expected, a rising interest rate environment has caused a shift towards lending products other than refinance mortgages, LendingTree's primary product in 2003. The company reported a 108% increase in revenue from purchase mortgages, a 41% increase in revenue from closed real estate transactions, a 17% increase in revenue from home equity loans and a 158% increase in other services revenue. These revenue increases were partially offset by a 39% decrease in revenue from refinance mortgage activity. The increase in other service revenue primarily relates to the acquisition of GetSmart in December 2003, iNest in October 2004 and Home Loan Center (now called LendingTree Loans) in December 2004.

        While the number of loan and real estate requests transmitted increased by just 4%, driven by acquisitions and growth in purchase mortgage and real estate categories, the dollar volume of requests transmitted increased 19%, reflecting a shift in the mix towards higher value purchase mortgages and real estate transactions. The number and dollar volume of closed transactions decreased 13% and 14%, respectively in 2004, reflecting the expected impact caused by the drop off in refinance mortgage activity from late 2003 and throughout 2004. This impact was offset in part by the higher mix of purchase mortgage and real estate closings in 2004, which have higher per-transaction values than other products.

        Revenue remained comparable to the prior year despite the loss of two key clients that ceased to outsource outbound call volume. The company was able to partially offset these revenue losses by increases in existing client programs and new business. PRC and the industry continue to face significant pricing pressure and increased competition.

        Operating Income Before Amortization increased $4.6 million, or 37%, to $17.1 million due to lower operating expenses, including lower depreciation expense and fixed costs, as management continued to focus on improving operating efficiencies. These savings were partially offset by lower contribution margins due to pricing pressures.

        Operating (loss) income decreased by $180.2 million to a loss of $167.7 million due primarily to a fourth quarter goodwill impairment charge of $184.8 million before tax, which was recorded as a component of operating income (loss) in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. The write-down was determined by comparing the fair value of the business and the implied value of the goodwill with the carrying amounts on the balance sheet. The write-down primarily resulted from continued competition and macroeconomic factors which have negatively impacted industry valuations. The goodwill impairment charge recorded in 2004 resulted from the Company's annual impairment

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review for goodwill and intangible assets, which took place in the fourth quarter in connection with the preparation of our year-end financial statements. The impairment charge was partially offset by the increase in Operating Income Before Amortization described above. In addition, during 2003 the company recorded a pretax charge of $2.1 million related to real estate and software write-downs which positively impacts year over year comparisons.

        Revenue for 2004 and 2003 includes $23.3 million and $17.8 million, respectively, for services provided to other IAC businesses, including those businesses currently presented in discontinued operations.

Media & Advertising

        Revenues increased $1.8 million, or 6%, to $30.5 million, primarily due to improved results at Evite. Citysearch's revenues remained flat due to the shift of its business model from building web sites for local businesses for an annual fee to the introduction of a new Pay-For-Performance business model in June 2003. The Pay-For-Performance business built momentum throughout 2004 resulting in increased revenues for Citysearch in the second half of 2004 driven by both the addition of new Pay-for-Performance merchants and increased traffic.

        Operating Income Before Amortization improved 33% to a loss of $13.3 million, resulting primarily from narrowed losses at Citysearch due principally to headcount reductions.

        Operating losses improved 33% to $47.1 million, primarily reflecting the increase in Operating Income Before Amortization described above and was further impacted by a $14.2 million decrease in the amortization of intangible assets.

Membership & Subscriptions

        Revenues for the Membership & Subscriptions sector increased year over year due to membership and subscriber growth at the Vacations and Personals segments, respectively, as well as the inclusion of the full year results of the Discounts segment. Operating Income Before Amortization decreased from 2003 due primarily to weakness in the Discounts core fundraising channels, partially offset by improved results in the Vacations segment. Operating income increased year over year from improved results in Vacations and Personals, offset by a decline in Discounts.

        Revenue grew 15% to $256.8 million, reflecting growth in membership and transaction revenues. The increase in membership revenues was due primarily to renewal memberships, and the increase in transaction revenue was due primarily to an increase in volume, as well as higher average fees. The number of active members at December 31, 2004 increased 6% to 1.7 million.

        Operating Income Before Amortization and operating income increased 36% and 59%, respectively, to $90.2 million and $65.0 million, respectively, due to an increase in gross profit margins, partially offset by increased general and administrative expenses associated with increased headcount.

        Revenue grew 7% to $198.0 million, reflecting a 5% increase in paid subscribers to 982.8 thousand, partially offset by a decrease in the average revenue per subscriber due to lower package prices implemented in 2003 that remained in place for most of 2004. International subscribers grew 37% over the prior year, excluding declines at uDate of 28%.

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        Operating Income Before Amortization decreased 11% to $27.6 million in 2004 and was negatively impacted by higher customer acquisition costs, increased spending for international operations and charges relating to management transition and the elimination of certain non-core business lines.

        Operating income increased 33% to $18.8 million, reflecting the decrease in Operating Income Before Amortization described above, offset by a $3.3 million decrease in non-cash distribution and marketing expense and a $4.8 million decrease in the amortization of intangibles which resulted from certain intangibles becoming fully amortized in 2004.

        Revenue grew 8% to $217.9 million in 2004 due to the inclusion of the full year results of Entertainment Publications, which was acquired in March 2003.

        Operating Income Before Amortization and operating income decreased 52% and 65%, respectively, to $22.0 million and $14.0 million, respectively, due to weakness in the company's core fundraising channels. Entertainment Publications' results are significantly seasonal with the majority of its profitability experienced in the fourth quarter. In addition, Operating Income Before Amortization and operating income were negatively impacted by the sale of EPI's Australian and New Zealand operations in August 2003, which contributed $5.6 million in Operating Income Before Amortization and operating income in 2003.

Corporate

        Corporate operating expenses in 2004 were $171.2 million compared with $114.8 million in 2003, of which $65.2 million and $30.9 million relate to non-cash compensation in 2004 and 2003, respectively. The increase in non-cash compensation principally resulted from expense recognized on modifications made to certain equity awards as well as expense related to restricted stock units granted by IAC, which became IAC's primary form of stock based compensation beginning in 2003. In addition, non-cash compensation expense includes a full year of expense related to unvested stock options and restricted stock assumed in various acquisitions. This non-cash compensation related to equity awards assumed in acquisitions is recorded over the remaining vesting period of the equity awards and therefore will decline over time as the awards vest.

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Results of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2003 compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2002

 
  Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
 
  2003
  Percentage
of total

  2002
  Percentage
of total

 
 
  (Dollars in millions, rounding differences may occur)

 
Revenue:                      
Retailing   $ 2,112.1   55 % $ 1,895.8   63 %
Services     1,093.3   29 %   949.4   31 %
Media & Advertising     28.7   1 %   30.8   1 %
Membership & Subscriptions     608.2   16 %   164.5   5 %
Intersegment elimination     (18.8 ) 0 %   (11.3 ) 0 %
   
 
 
 
 
  Total   $ 3,823.5   100 % $ 3,029.4   100 %
   
 
 
 
 
 
  Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
 
  2003
  Percentage
of total

  2002
  Percentage
of total

 
 
  (Dollars in millions, rounding differences may occur)

 
Operating Income (Loss):                      
Retailing   $ 120.9   87 % $ 33.1   (91 )%
Services     112.5   81 %   70.5   (193 )%
Media & Advertising     (69.8 ) (51 )%   (86.3 ) 236 %
Membership & Subscriptions     95.5   69 %   17.3   (48 )%
Emerging Businesses     (5.9 ) (4 )%   (5.4 ) 15 %
Corporate and other     (114.8 ) (83 )%   (65.9 ) 180 %
   
 
 
 
 
  Total   $ 138.3   100 % $ (36.6 ) 100 %
   
 
 
 
 
 
  Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
 
  2003
  Percentage
of total

  2002
  Percentage
of total

 
 
  (Dollars in millions, rounding differences may occur)

 
Operating Income Before Amortization:                      
Retailing   $ 173.0   47 % $ 66.5   63 %
Services     158.2   43 %   104.0   99 %
Media & Advertising     (19.9 ) (5 )%   (32.3 ) (31 )%
Membership & Subscriptions     143.3   39 %   30.0   29 %
Emerging Businesses     (3.8 ) (1 )%   (2.6 ) (2 )%
Corporate and other     (83.9 ) (23 )%   (60.6 ) (58 )%
   
 
 
 
 
  Total   $ 366.9   100 % $ 104.9   100 %
   
 
 
 
 

IAC Consolidated Results

        Revenue increased $794.1 million, or 26%. Growth was primarily driven by increased revenue of $443.7 million, or 270%, from the Membership & Subscriptions sector and $216.3 million, or 11%, from the Retailing sector. The revenue growth from Membership & Subscriptions included the increase in revenue of $201.5 million from Entertainment Publications, which was acquired in March 2003, and the increase in revenue of $184.0 million from Interval, which was acquired in September 2002. Revenue growth also included $55.8 million from LendingTree which was acquired in August 2003.

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        Gross profit increased $474.7 million, or 43%, primarily reflecting improved operating results of the Membership & Subscriptions sector, which included Interval since its acquisition in September 2002 and Entertainment Publications since its acquisition in March 2003, and the Retailing sector.

        Selling and marketing expenses increased $171.5 million, or 54%. As a percentage of revenue, selling and marketing expense increased to 13% for 2003 from 11% in 2002 which reflects in part the impact of acquisitions, as LendingTree generally has higher selling and marketing expenses as a percentage of revenue than IAC overall.

        General and administrative expenses increased $100.7 million, or 29%, due primarily to the inclusion of Interval since its acquisition in September 2002 and Entertainment Publications and LendingTree in the 2003 results.

        Restructuring costs decreased $54.1 million in 2003. The 2003 restructure charge principally consisted of (1) a write-down of a receivable from the 2002 restructuring of HSN's U.K. offices, (2) facility closure costs at uDate's Derby, U.K. facility as the back-office operations of uDate were combined with Match International, and (3) costs related to employee terminations due principally to the decline in the teleservicing market that resulted in excess capacity. Such restructuring charges were offset by the reversals of costs for terminated employees, which are no longer probable of occurrence. The 2002 amounts are principally comprised of (1) $31.4 million related to the write-down of the Company's investment in HSE-Italy, (2) $14.8 million for HSN International related to the shut-down of HSN-Espanol, the Company's Spanish language electronic retailing operation, due to high costs of carriage and disappointing sales per home due to the fragmented market, and (3) $7.9 million for Teleservices related principally to the shut down of three call centers and employee terminations due principally to the decline of the teleservices market that resulted in excess industry capacity and lower pricing.

        Operating Income Before Amortization increased $262.0 million, or 250%, primarily reflecting improved operating results at the Retailing sector and the Ticketing segment within the Services sector as well as the inclusion of Entertainment Publications in the 2003 results.

        Operating income increased $174.8 million reflecting the increase in Operating Income Before Amortization described above as well as a decrease in Teleservices goodwill impairment of $22.2 million. These results were partially offset by increased amortization of intangibles of $87.8 million, or 89%, increased non-cash compensation of $22.4 million, or 224%, and increased amortization of non-cash distribution and marketing expense of $4.8 million or 103%. The increase in non-cash compensation principally resulted from expense related to restricted stock units granted to IAC employees and unvested stock options assumed in IAC's January 2003 merger with Ticketmaster and the acquisition of LendingTree in August 2003. The increase in the amortization of intangibles was principally due to IAC's merger with Ticketmaster, as well as the acquisition of LendingTree.

        Interest income increased $53.0 million in 2003 compared with 2002. The increase in interest income was due primarily to amounts earned on the proceeds from the Vivendi transaction in May 2002, including $37.3 million of paid in kind interest on the Series A Preferred in 2003 compared with $23.0 million in 2002 and $63.9 million of cash interest on the Series B Preferred in 2003 compared with $41.1 million in 2002. In addition, average cash and marketable securities on hand during 2003 and 2002 were $3.5 billion and $2.5 billion, respectively, resulting in higher interest income in 2003.

        Interest expense increased $42.1 million in 2003 compared to 2002. The increase in interest expense was due primarily to an increase of $50.3 million related to the Company's $750 million 7% Senior Notes issued in December 2002, partially offset by a $6.2 million decrease in interest on the Company's $500 million 63/4% Senior Notes issued in 1998 due to the repurchases made in late 2002 and 2003, including $92.2 million in aggregate principle amount that were repurchased during 2003.

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        The Company realized pre-tax losses in 2003 of $224.5 million on equity losses from its investment in VUE, compared with equity income of $6.1 million in 2002. During the first quarter of 2003, the Company recorded a pre-tax charge of $245 million in connection with VUE's $4.5 billion impairment charge of which IAC recorded its 5.44% proportionate interest.

        Equity in the income (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates and other income (expense) increased by $123.0 million due primarily to (1) an $88.3 million charge in 2002 related to the closure of HOT Network's Belgium and UK operations, (2) a write-down in 2002 of HSN's investment in China based on operating performance and (3) losses on the repurchase of bonds of $8.6 million and $2.0 million recorded in 2003 and 2002, respectively.

        In 2003 the Company recorded a tax benefit on continuing operations of $24.2 million which represents an effective rate of 320%. The 2003 tax rate was higher than the federal tax rate of 35% due principally to reversals of valuation allowances of $34.2 million, tax-exempt income, utilization of foreign tax credits and a decrease in deferred tax liabilities of $3.5 million due to a change in the effective state tax rate. The reversals of valuation allowances were based on an assessment that it was probable that the related tax benefits would be realized. The effective state tax rate decreased as a result of IAC's mergers with its formerly publicly traded subsidiaries in 2003 and the Vivendi transaction in 2002. Partially offsetting these decreases in income taxes are earnings in foreign jurisdictions that are taxed at rates higher than 35% and amortization of intangibles for book purposes of $24.1 million for which the Company receives no tax deduction. In 2002 the Company recorded a tax benefit on continuing operations of $23.5 million which represents an effective rate of 27%. The 2002 rate was lower than the federal rate of 35% due principally to amortization of non-deductible intangible assets of $19 million, state taxes, earnings in foreign jurisdictions that are taxed at rates higher than 35% and foreign losses with no benefit that were substantially offset by a tax benefit of $42 million related to a deduction on the Company's investment in HOT Networks. Partially offsetting these increases in income taxes were reversals of valuation allowances of $29 million and tax-exempt income.

        Minority interest in income of consolidated subsidiaries increased $11.2 million and in 2003 represented the public's minority ownership in Ticketmaster until the date of its buy-in in January 2003 and HSE-Germany. In 2002 minority interest primarily represented Universal's and Liberty's ownership interest in USANi LLC through May 7, 2002; Liberty's ownership interest in Home Shopping Network, Inc. through June 27, 2002; the public's minority ownership in Ticketmaster; and the minority interest in HSE-Germany.

        In March 2005, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its 48.6% ownership interest in EUVÍA. The sale closed on June 2, 2005. During the second quarter of 2005, TV Travel Shop ceased the sale of third-party travel products through its broadcast programming. On August 9, 2005, IAC completed the spin-off of Expedia to its shareholders. In addition, during the second quarter of 2003, ECS, Styleclick, Inc. and Avaltus, Inc., a subsidiary of PRC, ceased operations. Accordingly, the results of operations and statements of position of these businesses are presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Further, through May 7, 2002, the Company's results also included the USA Entertainment Group, consisting of USA Cable, including USA Network and Sci Fi Channel, and Emerging Networks TRIO, Newsworld International and Crime; Studios USA, which produced and distributed television programming; and USA Films, which produced and distributed films. The USA Entertainment Group was contributed to a joint venture with Vivendi on May 7, 2002. Accordingly, the results of operations and statement of position of USA Entertainment are presented as a discontinued operation through May 7, 2002. The net gain on contribution of the USA Entertainment Group to VUE for the year ended December 31, 2002 was $2.4 billion, which occurred in the second quarter of 2002. Income from discontinued operations, net of tax in 2003 and 2002 was $156.7 million and $93.1 million, respectively. Income from discontinued operations, net of tax in 2003 was principally due to the income of Expedia and EUVÍA as well as a tax benefit recognized due to the shut-down of Styleclick. Income from discontinued operations, net of tax in 2002 was principally due to the income of Expedia, the operations of

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USA Entertainment through May 7, 2002, as well as a tax benefit recorded in connection with the reversal of a deferred tax liability related to our investment in Styleclick.

        In addition to the discussion of consolidated results, the following is a discussion of the results of each sector.

 
  Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
 
  2003
  2002
  Growth
 
 
  (Dollars in millions, rounding differences may occur)

 
Revenue:                  
Retailing:                  
  U.S.   $ 1,763.7   $ 1,613.2   9 %
  International     348.4     282.6   23 %
   
 
 
 
Total Retailing     2,112.1     1,895.8   11 %
Services:                  
  Ticketing     743.2     655.3   13 %
  Financial Services and Real Estate     55.8     N/A   N/A  
  Teleservices     294.3     294.1   0 %
   
 
 
 
Total Services     1,093.3     949.4   15 %
Media & Advertising     28.7     30.8   (7 %)
Membership & Subscriptions:                  
  Vacations     222.8     38.7   475 %
  Personals     185.3     125.8   47 %
  Discounts     201.5     N/A   N/A  
  Intra-sector elimination     (1.4 )     N/A  
   
 
 
 
Total Membership & Subscriptions     608.2     164.5   270 %
Emerging Businesses           N/A  
Intersegment elimination     (18.8 )   (11.3 ) (67 )%
   
 
 
 
  Total   $ 3,823.5   $ 3,029.4   26 %
   
 
 
 
 
  Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
 
  2003
  2002
  Growth
 
 
  (Dollars in millions, rounding differences may occur)

 
Operating Income (Loss):                  
Retailing:                  
  U.S.   $ 117.5   $ 98.7   19 %
  International     3.4     (65.6 ) NM  
   
 
 
 
Total Retailing     120.9     33.1   264 %
Services:                  
  Ticketing     116.5     96.9   20 %
  Financial Services and Real Estate     (16.5 )   N/A   N/A  
  Teleservices     12.5     (26.4 ) NM  
   
 
 
 
Total Services     112.5     70.5   59 %
Media & Advertising     (69.8 )   (86.3 ) 19 %
Membership & Subscriptions:                  
  Vacations     41.0     (5.3 ) NM  
  Personals     14.1     22.6   (38 )%
  Discounts     40.4     N/A   N/A  
   
 
 
 
Total Membership & Subscriptions     95.5     17.3   450 %
Emerging Businesses     (5.9 )   (5.4 ) (9 )%
Corporate and other     (114.8 )   (65.9 ) (74 )%
   
 
 
 
  Total   $ 138.3   $ (36.6 ) NM  
   
 
 
 

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  Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
 
  2003
  2002
  Growth
 
 
  (Dollars in millions, rounding differences may occur)

 
Operating Income Before Amortization:                  
Retailing:                  
  U.S.   $ 168.3   $ 131.4   28 %
  International     4.7     (64.9 ) NM  
   
 
 
 
Total Retailing     173.0     66.5   160 %
Services:                  
  Ticketing     144.5     108.1   34 %
  Financial Services and Real Estate     1.2     N/A   N/A  
  Teleservices     12.5     (4.1 ) NM  
   
 
 
 
Total Services     158.2     104.0   52 %
Media & Advertising     (19.9 )   (32.3 ) 38 %
Membership & Subscriptions:                  
  Vacations     66.2     1.6   4,138 %
  Personals     31.0     28.4   9 %
  Discounts     46.1     N/A   N/A  
   
 
 
 
Total Membership & Subscriptions     143.3     30.0   378 %
Emerging Businesses     (3.8 )   (2.6 ) (46 )%
Corporate and other     (83.9 )   (60.6 ) (39 )%
   
 
 
 
  Total   $ 366.9   $ 104.9   250 %
   
 
 
 
Operating Income Before Amortization as a percentage of revenue     10 %   3 %    
   
 
     

Retailing

        Revenues for the Retailing sector increased year over year due to improved results at both HSN U.S. and HSN International. Operating Income Before Amortization and operating income increased due to improved results at HSN U.S. as well as restructuring and other charges recognized in 2002 at HSN International related to its operations in Italy and Spain that benefited the year over year comparisons.

        Revenue growth of 9% to $1.8 billion in 2003 reflected a 5% increase in units shipped, a 4% increase in average price point, and a decline in the return rate of 90 basis points. Overall, the product mix shifted slightly from Apparel/Accessories and Jewelry to Health & Beauty and Home-Hard Goods. The shift in product mix increased the average price point, as Home-Hard Goods, which are comprised of items such as computers and electronics, generally carry higher sales prices and reduced return rates, as compared to Apparel/Accessories and Jewelry. The impact of the decrease in return rates on gross profit was $6.8 million. Off air sales, which include Autoship programs for health products and Upsell programs, had increased revenue of $30.3 million, or 20%, over 2002.

        Gross profit remained relatively consistent between years, at 37.1% for 2003 compared with 37.2% in 2002. Changes in product mix that occurred during 2003, shifting into products that carry slightly lower margins, were partially offset by lower markdowns and improvements in fulfillment costs. Operating Income Before Amortization grew 28% to $168.3 million reflecting the growth in revenue, as well as operating efficiencies, as fixed costs as a percentage of revenue declined from 11.6% in 2002 to 11.3% in 2003. In addition, depreciation expense declined $8.7 million compared to 2002.

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        The 19% increase in operating income to $117.5 million reflects the increase in Operating Income Before Amortization noted above as well as increased amortization of intangibles of $18.5 million, resulting from the full year impact of the step-up in basis as a result of the Vivendi transaction that occurred in May 2002. Amortization of intangibles includes $2.7 million related to non-cash cable carriage acquired as a result of the VUE transaction.

        As noted in previous Company filings, the majority of the USA Broadcasting stations sold to Univision were located in the largest markets in the country and aired HSN on a 24-hour basis. As of January 2002, HSN switched its distribution in these markets directly to cable carriage. As a result, HSN incurred incremental costs to obtain carriage lost in the disengagement markets and conduct marketing activities to inform viewers of new channel positioning for the HSN service. HSN's results are presented including disengagement costs in each period presented. Disengagement expenses were $22.0 million in 2003 compared to $31.8 million in 2002, principally reflecting a decrease in marketing expenses.

        Revenue growth of 23% to $348.4 million in 2003 was driven by HSE-Germany, which increased revenues by $75.6 million, or 28%. HSE-Germany's growth was primarily due to the favorable impact of foreign exchange rates, which contributed $57.2 million in 2003, or 76% of the growth. HSE-Germany's revenue increased 7% on a year over year Euro-equivalent basis due to improved efficiencies with respect to the ordering process, which has resulted in a decrease in the cancellation rates on orders.

        Operating Income Before Amortization and operating income increased to $4.7 million and $3.4 million, respectively. Negatively impacting Operating Income Before Amortization and operating income in 2002 were $31.4 million of restructuring and other charges recognized related to the closure of its operations in Italy, and a $17.8 million charge for the shut-down of HSN-Espanol, which operated a Spanish language electronic retailing operation serving customers primarily in the United States and Mexico.

Services

        Revenues and Operating Income Before Amortization for the Services sector increased year over year due to improved results at Ticketing and the inclusion of LendingTree, which was acquired in August 2003. In addition, Operating income was negatively impacted in 2002 by a goodwill impairment charge at the Teleservices segment.

        Revenue growth of 13% to $743.2 million in 2003 was driven by a 9% increase in average revenue per ticket and a 5% increase in the number of tickets sold. Revenues increased $87.9 million, including $52.2 million domestically and $35.7 million internationally, including $11.7 million related to the full year impact of acquisitions made in 2002 in Denmark and the Netherlands. Revenue per ticket increased due to higher convenience and processing fees in both domestic and foreign markets as well as favorable exchange rates from foreign markets. International revenue increased $19.5 million, or 18%, on a year over year local currency basis. Revenues were favorably impacted by the mix of entertainment events, including an above-average number of stadium shows in 2003.

        Operating Income Before Amortization grew 34% to $144.5 million reflecting the positive revenue variance, operating efficiencies and the favorable resolution of tax contingencies of $3.7 million. Fixed costs as a percentage of revenue declined from 28.3% in 2002 to 26.8% in 2003 due to the scalability of the business. The 20% increase in operating income to $116.5 million also reflects the increase in

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amortization of intangibles of $17.3 million due to IAC's acquisition of the public's minority interest in Ticketmaster during 2003.

        Financial Services and Real Estate consisted of the results of LendingTree from the date of acquisition on August 8, 2003. The fourth quarter of 2003 was the first full quarter that LendingTree, along with the rest of the industry, began to encounter the expected lower demand for refinancings of mortgages. This trend resulted in fewer mortgage requests and closings, and as a result revenue and operating income showed declines in the fourth quarter of 2003 compared with the fourth quarter of 2002 of $3.3 million and $17.7 million respectively. Some of the decline was also due to an increasingly competitive environment, higher marketing spend at the end of 2003 in anticipation of the seasonally stronger first quarter of 2004 and the amortization of intangibles and non-cash compensation in relation to the IAC acquisition of $9.9 million.

        For full year 2003 compared to 2002, LendingTree's revenue increased $48.8 million, or 44%, to $160.2 million, reflecting growth from both realty and lending services, particularly refinance mortgages.

        Teleservices revenue remained flat in 2003 due in part to tough economic conditions affecting the industry. While revenue remained flat, Operating Income Before Amortization and operating income both increased to $12.5 million as compared to 2002. PRC continued to face significant pricing pressure and competition for reduced call volumes but PRC continued to grow organic market share to help offset these pressures.

        Operating income for 2002 included a goodwill impairment charge of $22.2 million recognized in the second quarter and a $7.9 million restructuring charge recognized for the closure of certain call centers. The goodwill impairment charge of $22.2 million noted above related to contingent purchase consideration recorded in the second quarter of 2002 in connection with the purchase of Access Direct.

        Excluding these charges in 2002, operating income increased by $8.7 million due to decreases in call center capacity, fixed costs and depreciation expense in 2003. These costs decreased as management continued to focus on improving operating efficiencies and key strategic initiatives throughout the organization. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2003 and 2002 includes $17.8 million and $9.9 million, respectively, for services provided to other IAC businesses including those businesses currently presented in discontinued operations.

Media & Advertising

        Revenue declined 7% to $28.7 million in 2003 due to the shift of Citysearch's business model from building web sites for local businesses for an annual fee, to the introduction of a new Pay-For Performance business model in 2003, which is expected to grow over time. Due to cost cutting initiatives introduced in 2002 and continued in 2003, Citysearch was able to decrease its Operating Income Before Amortization losses by 38% as compared to the prior year.

        Operating losses in 2003 improved 19% to a loss of $69.8 million. These results were impacted by a decrease of $5.6 million in merger costs and a $6.4 million decrease in non-cash compensation offset by an $1.3 million increase in amortization of intangibles related primarily to the Ticketmaster buy-in, which included Citysearch, completed by IAC in January 2003.

Membership & Subscriptions

        Revenues, Operating Income Before Amortization and operating income for the Membership & Subscriptions sector increased year over year due primarily to the inclusion of Entertainment

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Publications, which was acquired in March 2003 and the inclusion of full year results of Interval, which was acquired in September 2002.

Vacations

        Vacations consisted of the results of Interval from the date of acquisition on September 24, 2002. Interval had increased 2003 revenue of $184.0 million as compared to the period post-acquisition in 2002.

        Interval's 2003 Operating Income Before Amortization and operating income increased $64.6 million and $46.2 million, respectively, as compared to the period post-acquisition in 2002.

        Personals ended 2003 with approximately 939,000 paid subscribers, up 30% from the end of 2002, with uDate, which was acquired in April 2003, contributing 12% of the subscriber growth. Revenue increased in domestic markets due to increases in subscriber count of 13% and higher overall pricing, although pricing declined during 2003 due to the introduction of lower monthly pricing for long-term subscriptions. Revenue from international operations increased $33.1 million, including the contribution of uDate of $18.5 million, with international operations accounting for 20% of total segment revenues in 2003 versus 3% in 2002. Overall, international operations were unprofitable in 2003 with an Operating Income Before Amortization loss of $10.1 million compared to a loss of $4.0 million in 2002, due primarily to increased investments in building out the international operations and the results of uDate.

        Operating Income Before Amortization margins decreased in 2003 relative to 2002 primarily due to losses of international operations, including uDate described above.

        Operating income in 2003 reflected an increase of $12.9 million of amortization of intangibles related primarily to the Ticketmaster buy-in, which included Match.com, completed by IAC in January 2003 and the acquisition of uDate.

        Discounts consisted of the results of Entertainment Publications from the date of acquisition on March 25, 2003, which contributed $201.5 million of revenue, $46.1 million of Operating Income Before Amortization and $40.4 million of operating income in 2003.

Corporate

        Corporate operating expenses in 2003 were $114.8 million compared with $65.9 million in 2002. The increase was related primarily to non-cash compensation of $30.9 million, including expense related to restricted stock units, which IAC began to issue in 2003 in lieu of stock options, as well as the impact of unvested stock options assumed in the buy-in of Ticketmaster and other acquisitions.

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FINANCIAL POSITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

        All IAC common stock share information has been adjusted to reflect IAC's one-for-two reverse stock split in 2005.

        As of December 31, 2004, the Company had $1.0 billion of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents and $2.4 billion of marketable securities on hand, including $142.2 million in funds representing amounts equal to the face value of tickets sold by Ticketmaster on behalf of its clients. Ticketmaster net funds collected on behalf of clients increased $15.3 million, $1.7 million and $26.4 million in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively, primarily due to timing of settlements with venues.

        Net cash provided by operating activities was approximately $503.7 million in 2004 and $620.9 million in 2003. Cash provided by operations in 2004 was negatively impacted by decreases in accounts payable and accrued liabilities and increases in loans held for sale at Home Loan Center ("HLC") which were not included in the prior year period. In addition, net cash provided by operations was impacted by the payment of approximately $112 million in taxes in 2004, as compared to $15 million in 2003. An additional $7 million and $91 million of taxes were paid in 2004 and 2003, respectively, related to discontinued operations and as such is not included in cash provided by operations. There is a seasonal element to the inventory balances at the Retailing sector and the Discounts segment as inventory tends to be higher in the third quarter in anticipation of the fourth quarter selling season. At December 31, 2004, inventory, net of reserves, increased $25.0 million to $241.0 million from $216.0 million at December 31, 2003.

        Net cash provided by operating activities and available cash in 2004 were used to pay for acquisitions and deal costs, net of acquired cash, of $234.7 million. Cash acquisitions in 2004 primarily relate to ServiceMagic and Home Loan Center. In addition, in 2004, the Company incurred capital expenditures of $167.8 million, including approximately $25.5 million related to the acquisition of HSN's new distribution facility located in Tennessee and used $720.6 million to purchase marketable securities. Net cash provided by operating activities and available cash in 2003 were used to pay for acquisition and deal costs, net of acquired cash, of $387.1 million primarily for the acquisition of Entertainment Publications, $567.1 million to purchase marketable securities and $138.5 million to make capital expenditures.

        Net cash used in financing activities in 2004 of $263.7 million was primarily due to the purchase of treasury stock of $430.3 million, partially offset by the proceeds from the issuance of common stock pursuant to stock option exercises of $147.3 million, increased borrowings under various warehouse lines of credit of $23.4 million and the payment of preferred dividends of $13.1 million. Net cash used in financing activities in 2003 of $525.3 million was primarily due to the purchase of treasury stock of $1.4 billion, the purchase from Vivendi of warrants to acquire 14.1 million shares of IAC common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $407.4 million pursuant to the exercise, as Barry Diller's designee, of a right of first refusal and the repurchase of $92.2 million principal amount of IAC's 63/4% Senior Notes due November 15, 2005 for an aggregate purchase price of $100.8 million. These cash outflows were partially offset by proceeds of approximately $1.2 billion related to the sale of 24.4 million shares of common stock to Liberty, pursuant to Liberty's preemptive rights in relation to the Ticketmaster merger, the uDate acquisition, the Expedia.com and Hotels.com mergers and in connection with IAC option exercises between May 2, 2003 and June 3, 2003, as well as proceeds from the issuance of common stock pursuant to stock option exercises of $264.2 million.

        As of December 31, 2004, the Company has $1.4 billion in short and long-term obligations, of which $563.0 million, consisting primarily of 1998 Senior Notes and various warehouse lines of credit, are classified as current. The warehouse lines of credit are used by HLC to fund mortgage and home equity loans. Interest rates under these lines of credit fall within a range of 30-day LIBOR plus 100 - 245 basis points, depending on the underlying quality of the loans in the borrowing base. Under

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the terms of these lines of credit, HLC is required to maintain various financial and other covenants. IAC anticipates that the repayment of the current maturities related to the 63/4% Senior Notes will come from current cash balances while the repayment of the warehouse lines of credit will come from the sale of loans held for sale by HLC. The Company is evaluating alternative funding strategies relative to HLC's business.

        In November 2004, IAC announced that its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 40 million shares of IAC common stock. This authorization is in addition to the 11.4 million shares IAC has remaining under the repurchase authorizations announced in March 2003 and November 2003, which initially covered a total of 40 million shares. IAC may purchase shares over an indefinite period of time, on the open market or through private transactions, depending on those factors IAC deems relevant at any particular time, including, without limitation, market conditions, share price and future outlook. Pursuant to the Board's 2003 authorizations, during 2004 and 2003, IAC purchased 7.9 million and 20.6 million shares for aggregate consideration of $426.9 million and $1.4 billion, respectively. At December 31, 2004, IAC had 51.4 million shares remaining in its authorizations.

        On July 19, 2005 IAC completed the acquisition of Ask Jeeves. Under the terms of the agreement, IAC issued 1.2668 shares of IAC common stock for each share of Ask Jeeves common stock in a tax-free transaction valued as of the date of the agreement at approximately $1.7 billion net of cash acquired of approximately $110.3 million. On May 5, 2005, IAC completed the buy back of 26.4 million shares of IAC common stock for aggregate consideration of $1.2 billion, through its previously authorized share repurchase programs, which represents approximately sixty percent of the number of fully diluted shares IAC issued for the Ask Jeeves acquisition, thus effectively offsetting a substantial portion of the dilution from the transaction. IAC assumed convertible debt of approximately $116.0 million in this transaction.

        On June 7, 2005 IAC completed a transaction with NBC Universal in which it sold its interests in VUE. After paying applicable taxes on the transaction, IAC expects to net approximately $1.0 billion in cash. As part of the consideration in this transaction, IAC received 28.3 million IAC shares valued at $1.4 billion.

        On April 1, 2005, IAC completed it acquisition of Cornerstone Brands, Inc. for approximately $715 million.

        IAC anticipates that it will need to invest in the development and expansion of its overall operations. The Company may make a number of acquisitions, which could result in the reduction of its cash balance or the incurrence of debt. Furthermore, future capital expenditures may be higher than current amounts over the next several years.

        Future demand for our products and services may be impacted by future economic and political developments. We believe that our financial situation would enable us to absorb a significant potential downturn in business. As a result, in management's opinion, available cash, internally generated funds and available borrowings will provide sufficient capital resources to meet IAC's foreseeable needs.

        Upon completion of the Spin-Off, Expedia is obligated to transfer to IAC all cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and marketable securities in excess of $100 million, excluding the cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash held by eLong, and all intercompany receivable and payable balances will be extinguished.

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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS

 
  Payments Due by Period
Contractual Obligations

  Total
  Less than
1 year

  1-3 years
  3-5 years
  More than
5 years

 
  (In Thousands)

Short and Long-term obligations   $ 1,353,917   $ 560,262   $ 18,638   $ 17,804   $ 757,213
Capital lease obligations     5,751     2,691     3,059     1    
Purchase obligations(a)     59,782     39,626     20,156        
Operating leases     373,495     82,942     108,853     80,165     101,535
   
 
 
 
 
Total contractual cash obligations   $ 1,792,945   $ 685,521   $ 150,706   $ 97,970   $ 858,748
   
 
 
 
 

(a)
Purchase obligations are defined as agreements to purchase goods or services that are enforceable and legally binding and that specify all significant terms, including: fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased; fixed, minimum or variable pricing provisions; and the approximate timing of the transaction.

 
  Amount of Commitment Expiration Per Period
Other Commercial Commitments*

  Total Amounts
Committed

  Less than
1 year

  1-3 years
  3-5 years
 
  (In Thousands)

Letters of credit   $ 33,341   $ 33,321   $ 20   $
Guarantees     6,290     5,502     477     311
   
 
 
 
Total commercial commitments   $ 39,631   $ 38,823   $ 497   $ 311
   
 
 
 

*
Commercial commitments are funding commitments that could potentially require registrant performance in the event of demands by third parties or contingent events, such as under lines of credit extended or under guarantees of debt.

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IAC'S PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL REPORTING

        IAC reports Operating Income Before Amortization as a supplemental measure to GAAP. This measure is one of the primary metrics by which we evaluate the performance of our businesses, on which our internal budgets are based and by which management is compensated. We believe that investors should generally have access to the same set of tools that we use in analyzing our results. This non-GAAP measure should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for or superior to GAAP results. We provide and encourage investors to examine the reconciling adjustments between the GAAP and non-GAAP measure which we discuss below.

Definition of IAC's Non-GAAP Measure

        Operating Income Before Amortization is defined as operating income excluding: (1) amortization of non-cash distribution, marketing and compensation expense, (2) amortization of intangibles and goodwill impairment, if applicable, (3) pro forma adjustments for significant acquisitions, if applicable, and (4) one-time items, if applicable. We believe this measure is useful to investors because it represents the consolidated operating results from IAC's segments, taking into account depreciation, which we believe is an ongoing cost of doing business, but excluding the effects of any other non-cash expenses. Operating Income Before Amortization has certain limitations in that it does not take into account the impact to IAC's income statement of certain expenses, including non-cash compensation, non-cash payments to partners, and acquisition-related accounting. IAC endeavors to compensate for the limitations of the non-GAAP measure presented by providing the comparable GAAP measure with equal or greater prominence and descriptions of the reconciling items and adjustments, including quantifying such items, to derive the non-GAAP measure.

One-Time Items

        Operating Income Before Amortization is presented before one-time items. These items are truly one-time in nature and non-recurring, infrequent or unusual, and have not occurred in the past two years or are not expected to recur in the next two years, in accordance with SEC rules. GAAP results include one-time items. Merger costs incurred by Ticketmaster for investment banking, legal, and accounting fees were related directly to the merger and were the only costs treated as one-time items for calculating Operating Income Before Amortization. These costs were incurred solely in relation to the merger, but may not be capitalized since Ticketmaster was considered the target in the transaction for accounting purposes. These costs do not directly benefit operations in any manner, would not normally be recorded by IAC if not for the fact it already consolidated Ticketmaster, and are all related to the same transaction, as IAC announced its intention to commence its exchange offer for Ticketmaster in 2002. The majority of costs are for advisory services provided by investment bankers, and the amounts incurred in 2003 were pursuant to the same fee letter entered into by Ticketmaster in 2002. Given these factors, we believe it is appropriate to consider these costs as one-time.

Non-Cash Expenses That Are Excluded From Our Non-GAAP Measures

        Amortization of non-cash compensation expense consists of restricted stock and options expense, which relates mostly to unvested options assumed by IAC in its acquisitions as well as expense associated with grants of restricted stock units for compensation purposes. These expenses are not paid in cash and we include the related shares in our fully diluted shares outstanding.

        Amortization of non-cash distribution and marketing expense consists mainly of the non-cash advertising secured from Universal Television as part of the VUE transaction. Ticketmaster and Match.com also recognized non-cash distribution and marketing expense related to barter arrangements, which expired in March 2004, for distribution secured from third parties, whereby advertising was provided by Ticketmaster and Match.com to a third party in return for distribution over the third party's network. The advertising provided was secured by IAC through an agreement with

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Universal as part of the VUE transaction. Sufficient advertising has been secured to satisfy existing obligations. We do not expect to replace this non-cash marketing with an equivalent cash expense after it runs out in 2007, nor would IAC incur such amounts absent the advertising received in the VUE transaction.

        Amortization of intangibles is a non-cash expense relating primarily to acquisitions. At the time of an acquisition, the intangible assets of the acquired company, such as supplier contracts and customer relationships, are valued and amortized over their estimated lives. While it is likely that we will have significant intangible amortization expense as we continue to acquire companies, we believe that since intangibles represent costs incurred by the acquired company to build value prior to acquisition, they were part of transaction costs and will not be replaced with cash costs when the intangibles are fully amortized.


RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME BEFORE AMORTIZATION

        The following table is a reconciliation of Operating Income Before Amortization to operating (loss) income and net earnings available to common shareholders for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002.

 
  Twelve Months Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
 
  (In Thousands)

 
Operating Income Before Amortization   $ 421,552   $ 366,896   $ 104,879  
Amortization of non-cash distribution and marketing expense     (1,302 )   (9,458 )   (4,664 )
Amortization of non-cash compensation expense     (70,326 )   (32,404 )   (10,005 )
Amortization of intangibles     (185,388 )   (186,677 )   (98,888 )
Goodwill impairment     (184,780 )       (22,247 )
Merger costs(a)         (96 )   (5,628 )
   
 
 
 
Operating (loss) income     (20,244 )   138,261     (36,553 )
Interest income     183,106     152,387     99,369  
Interest expense     (81,292 )   (84,967 )   (42,823 )
Equity in income (losses) of VUE     16,188     (224,468 )   6,107  
Equity in income (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates and other     34,534     11,215     (111,787 )
Income tax (expense) benefit     (74,266 )   24,214     23,545  
Minority interest in (income) loss of consolidated subsidiaries     (3,159 )   (5,933 )   5,237  
Gain on contribution of USA Entertainment to VUE, net of tax             2,378,311  
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax     109,994     156,687     93,086  
Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax             (461,389 )
Preferred dividends     (13,053 )   (13,055 )   (11,759 )
   
 
 
 
Net earnings available to common shareholders   $ 151,808   $ 154,341   $ 1,941,344  
   
 
 
 

(a)
The Company has incurred costs at Ticketmaster for investment banking, legal and accounting fees related directly to the merger, which are considered as one-time. These costs were incurred solely in relation to the merger, but may not be capitalized since Ticketmaster was considered the target in the transaction for accounting purposes. These costs do not directly benefit operations in any manner, would not normally be recorded by IAC if not for the fact it already consolidated this entity, and are all related to the same transaction, as IAC announced its intention to commence an exchange offer for the company in 2002. The majority of costs are for advisory services provided by investment bankers, and the amounts incurred in 2003 were pursuant to the same fee letters entered into by Ticketmaster in 2002. Given these factors, IAC believes it is appropriate to consider these costs as one-time.

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RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURE

        The following table reconciles Operating Income Before Amortization to operating income (loss) for the Company's reporting segments and to net earnings available to common shareholders in total (in millions, rounding differences may occur):

 
  For the year ended December 31, 2004
 
 
  Operating
Income
Before
Amortization

  Amortization of
non-cash
items

  Operating
income
(loss)

 
Retailing:                    
  U.S.(a)   $ 194.7   $ (52.9 ) $ 141.7  
  International     4.3     (1.3 )   3.0  
   
 
 
 
Total Retailing     199.0     (54.2 )   144.7  
Services:                    
  Ticketing     164.3     (26.4 )   137.9  
  Financial Services and Real Estate     21.4     (29.0 )   (7.6 )
  Teleservices     17.1     (184.8 )   (167.7 )
  Home Services     0.3     (2.5 )   (2.2 )
   
 
 
 
Total Services     203.1     (242.7 )   (39.6 )
Media & Advertising     (13.3 )   (33.8 )   (47.1 )
Membership & Subscriptions:                    
  Vacations     90.2     (25.2 )   65.0  
  Personals     27.6     (8.7 )   18.8  
  Discounts     22.0     (8.0 )   14.0  
   
 
 
 
Total Membership & Subscriptions     139.8     (41.9 )   97.9  
Emerging Businesses     (1.1 )   (3.9 )   (5.0 )
Corporate and other     (105.9 )   (65.2 )   (171.2 )
   
 
 
 
TOTAL   $ 421.6   $ (441.8 ) $ (20.2 )
   
 
       
Other income, net                 152.5  
               
 
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest                 132.3  
Income tax expense                 (74.3 )
Minority interest in income of consolidated subsidiaries                 (3.2 )
               
 
Earnings from continuing operations                 54.9  
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax                 110.0  
               
 
Earnings before preferred dividends                 164.9  
Preferred dividends                 (13.1 )
               
 
Net earnings available to common shareholders               $ 151.8  
               
 

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  For the year ended December 31, 2003
 
 
  Operating
Income
Before
Amortization

  Amortization of
non-cash
items

  Merger Costs
  Operating
income
(loss)

 
Retailing:                          
  U.S.(a)   $ 168.3   $ (50.8 ) $   $ 117.5  
  International     4.7     (1.3 )       3.4  
   
 
 
 
 
Total Retailing     173.0     (52.1 )       120.9  
Services:                          
  Ticketing     144.5     (28.0 )   (0.1 )   116.5  
  Financial Services and Real Estate     1.2     (17.7 )       (16.5 )
  Teleservices     12.5             12.5  
   
 
 
 
 
Total Services     158.2     (45.7 )   (0.1 )   112.5  
Media & Advertising     (19.9 )   (50.0 )       (69.8 )
Membership & Subscriptions:                          
  Vacations     66.2     (25.2 )       41.0  
  Personals     31.0     (16.9 )       14.1  
  Discounts     46.1     (5.7 )       40.4  
   
 
 
 
 
Total Membership & Subscriptions     143.3     (47.8 )       95.5  
Emerging Businesses     (3.8 )   (2.1 )       (5.9 )
Corporate and other     (83.9 )   (30.9 )       (114.8 )
   
 
 
 
 
TOTAL   $ 366.9   $ (228.5 ) $ (0.1 ) $ 138.3  
   
 
 
       
Other expense, net                       (145.8 )
                     
 
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest                       (7.6 )
Income tax benefit                       24.2  
Minority interest in income of consolidated subsidiaries                       (5.9 )
                     
 
Earnings from continuing operations                       10.7  
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax                       156.7  
                     
 
Earnings before preferred dividends                       167.4  
Preferred dividends                       (13.1 )
                     
 
Net earnings available to common shareholders                     $ 154.3  
                     
 

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  For the year ended December 31, 2002
 
 
  Operating
Income
Before
Amortization

  Amortization of
non-cash
items

  Merger Costs
  Operating
income
(loss)

 
Retailing:                          
  U.S.(a)   $ 131.4   $ (32.6 ) $   $ 98.7  
  International     (64.9 )   (0.7 )       (65.6 )
   
 
 
 
 
Total Retailing     66.5     (33.3 )       33.1  
Services:                          
  Ticketing     108.1     (11.1 )       96.9  
  Teleservices     (4.1 )   (22.2 )       (26.4 )
   
 
 
 
 
Total Services     104.0     (33.4 )       70.5  
Media & Advertising     (32.3 )   (48.3 )   (5.6 )   (86.3 )
Membership & Subscriptions:                          
  Vacations     1.6     (6.8 )       (5.3 )
  Personals     28.4     (5.8 )       22.6  
   
 
 
 
 
Total Membership & Subscriptions     30.0     (12.6 )       17.3  
Emerging Businesses     (2.6 )   (2.9 )       (5.4 )
Corporate and other     (60.6 )   (5.4 )       (65.9 )
   
 
 
 
 
TOTAL   $ 104.9   $ (135.8 ) $ (5.6 ) $ (36.6 )
   
 
 
       
Other expense, net                       (49.1 )
                     
 
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest                       (85.7 )
Income tax benefit                       23.5  
Minority interest in loss of consolidated subsidiaries                       5.2  
                     
 
Loss from continuing operations before cumulative effect of accounting change                       (56.9 )
Gain on contribution of USA Entertainment to VUE, net of tax                       2,378.3  
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax                       93.1  
                     
 
Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax                       2,414.5  
Cumulative effect of accounting change                       (461.4 )
                     
 
Earnings before preferred dividends                       1,953.1  
Preferred dividends                       (11.8 )
                     
 
Net earnings available to common shareholders                     $ 1,941.3  
                     
 

(a)
As noted in previous filings, the majority of the USAB stations sold to Univision were located in the largest markets in the country and aired HSN on a 24-hour basis. As of January 2002, HSN switched its distribution in these markets directly to cable carriage. As a result, HSN incurred incremental costs to obtain carriage lost in the disengagement markets and conduct marketing activities to inform viewers of new channel positioning for the HSN service. Higher incremental costs were incurred in 2002, so disengagement costs were presented separately from HSN results when comparing 2003 results to 2002. Comparable costs are expected to be incurred in 2004 in relation to 2003, and HSN's results are presented including disengagement costs in each period.

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

        The following disclosure is provided to supplement the descriptions of IAC's accounting policies contained in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in regard to significant areas of judgment. Management of the Company is required to make certain estimates and assumptions during the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. These estimates and assumptions impact the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements. They also impact the reported amount of net earnings during any period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Because of the size of the financial statement elements to which they relate, some of our accounting policies and estimates have a more significant impact on our financial statements than others. What follows is a discussion of some of our more significant accounting policies and estimates.

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates—Discontinued Operations

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Seasonality

        Revenues from existing members in the Vacations segment are influenced by the seasonal nature of planned family travel with the first quarter generally experiencing the strongest bookings and the fourth quarter generally experiencing weaker bookings.

        Seasonality also impacts IAC's Retailing sector, with sales highest in the fourth quarter, but not to the same extent it impacts the retail industry in general.

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        Ticketing operations revenues are impacted by fluctuations in the availability of events for sale to the public, which vary depending upon scheduling by the client. Due to the generally highest level of ticket on-sales for events, the second quarter of the year generally experiences the highest revenue levels.

        Financial Services and Real Estate revenues are subject to the seasonal trends of the U.S. housing market. Home sales typically rise during the spring and summer months and decline during the fall and winter. Refinancing activity is less impacted by seasonality and is principally driven by current mortgage interest rates.

        Entertainment Publication's revenues are significantly seasonal with the majority of the company's revenues and profitability experienced in the fourth quarter.

New Accounting Pronouncements

        In March 2004, the FASB's Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") reached a consensus on EITF Issue No. 03-1, "The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments." The guidance prescribes a three-step model for determining whether an investment is other-than-temporarily impaired and requires disclosures about unrealized losses on investments. In September 2004, the FASB delayed the accounting provisions of EITF 03-1; however, the disclosure requirements remain effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2003. The adoption of the disclosure provision of EITF 03-1 did not have any material effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. We will evaluate the additional effect, if any, the remainder of EITF 03-1 will have on our consolidated financial statements once final guidance is issued.

        In April 2004, the EITF issued Statement No. 03-06 "Participating Securities and the Two-Class Method Under FASB Statement No. 128, Earnings Per Share" ("EITF 03-06"). EITF 03-06 addresses a number of questions regarding the computation of earnings per share by companies that have issued securities other than common stock that contractually entitle the holder to participate in dividends and earnings of the company when, and if, it declares dividends on its common stock. The issue also provides further guidance in applying the two-class method of calculating earnings per share, clarifying what constitutes a participating security and how to apply the two-class method of computing earnings per share once it is determined that a security is participating, including how to allocate undistributed earnings to such a security. EITF 03-06 became effective during the quarter ended June 30, 2004, the adoption of which did not have an impact on our calculation of earnings per share.

        On December 16, 2004, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, which is a revision of FASB Statement No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation". Statement 123(R) supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees", and amends FASB Statement No. 95, "Statement of Cash Flows". Generally, the approach in Statement 123(R) is similar to the approach described in Statement 123. However, Statement 123(R) requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the income statement based on their fair values. Pro forma disclosure is no longer an alternative. Public entities are required to apply Statement 123(R) no later than the first quarter of 2006.

        The Company adopted the fair-value-based method of accounting for share-based payments effective January 1, 2003 using the prospective method described in FASB Statement No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation—Transition and Disclosure". Currently, the Company uses the Black-Scholes formula to estimate the value of stock options granted to employees and expects to continue to use this acceptable option valuation model upon the required adoption of Statement 123(R) on January 1, 2006. Because Statement 123(R) must be applied not only to new awards but to previously granted awards that are not fully vested on the effective date, and because the Company adopted Statement 123 using the prospective transition method (which applied only to awards granted, modified or settled after the adoption date), compensation cost for some previously granted awards that were not recognized under Statement 123 will be recognized under Statement 123(R). Statement

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123(R) also requires the benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost to be reported as a financing cash flow, rather than as an operating cash flow as required under current literature. This requirement will reduce net operating cash flows and increase net financing cash flows in periods after adoption. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this pronouncement on its consolidated statement of operations and statement of cash flows.

        In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 153, "Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets—An Amendment of APB Opinion No. 29, Accounting for Nonmonetary Transactions" ("SFAS No. 153"). SFAS No. 153 eliminates the exception from fair value measurement for nonmonetary exchanges of similar productive assets in paragraph 21(b) of APB Opinion No. 29, "Accounting for Nonmonetary Transactions," and replaces it with an exception for exchanges that do not have commercial substance. SFAS No. 153 specifies that a nonmonetary exchange has commercial substance if the future cash flows of the entity are expected to change significantly as a result of the exchange. SFAS No. 153 is effective for the fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2005. The adoption of SFAS No. 153 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's current financial condition or results of operations.

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Item 8. Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of
IAC/InterActiveCorp

        We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of IAC/InterActiveCorp (formerly InterActiveCorp and USA Interactive) and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2004. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a). These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and the financial statement schedule based on our audits.

        We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

        In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of IAC/InterActiveCorp and subsidiaries at December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2004, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.

        As discussed in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements, on January 1, 2002, IAC/InterActiveCorp adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 142, "Accounting for Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets."

        We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of IAC/InterActiveCorp's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated March 11, 2005 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

New York, New York
September 22, 2005

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IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 
  Years Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
 
  (In thousands, except per share data)

 
Service revenue   $ 1,719,128   $ 1,509,809   $ 1,130,904  
Product sales     2,469,151     2,313,680     1,898,471  
   
 
 
 
  Net revenue     4,188,279     3,823,489     3,029,375  
Cost of sales—service revenue     908,630     852,292     726,407  
Cost of sales—product sales     1,487,618     1,396,077     1,202,519  
   
 
 
 
  Gross profit     1,792,031     1,575,120     1,100,449  
Selling and marketing expense     575,754     491,447     319,967  
General and administrative expense     492,121     442,985     342,305  
Other operating expense     87,254     65,736     70,112  
Amortization of cable distribution fees     69,232     67,453     58,926  
Amortization of non-cash distribution and marketing expense     1,302     9,458     4,664  
Amortization of non-cash compensation expense     70,326     32,404     10,005  
Amortization of intangibles     185,388     186,677     98,888  
Depreciation expense     144,576     140,582     150,130  
Restructuring     1,542     21     54,130  
Goodwill impairment     184,780         22,247  
Merger costs         96     5,628  
   
 
 
 
Operating (loss) income     (20,244 )   138,261     (36,553 )
Other income (expense):                    
  Interest income     183,106     152,387     99,369  
  Interest expense     (81,292 )   (84,967 )   (42,823 )
  Equity in income (losses) of VUE     16,188     (224,468 )   6,107  
  Equity in income (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates and other     34,534     11,215     (111,787 )
   
 
 
 
Total other income (expense), net     152,536     (145,833 )   (49,134 )
   
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest     132,292     (7,572 )   (85,687 )
Income tax (expense) benefit     (74,266 )   24,214     23,545  
Minority interest in (income) loss of consolidated subsidiaries     (3,159 )   (5,933 )   5,237  
   
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before cumulative effect of accounting change     54,867     10,709     (56,905 )
Gain on contribution of USA Entertainment to VUE, net of tax             2,378,311  
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax     109,994     156,687     93,086  
   
 
 
 
Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting change     164,861     167,396     2,414,492  
Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax             (461,389 )
   
 
 
 
Earnings before preferred dividends     164,861     167,396     1,953,103  
Preferred dividends     (13,053 )   (13,055 )   (11,759 )
   
 
 
 
Net earnings available to common shareholders   $ 151,808   $ 154,341   $ 1,941,344  
   
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations before cumulative effect of accounting change available to common shareholders:                    
Basic earnings (loss) per common share   $ 0.12   $ (0.01 ) $ (0.32 )
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share   $ 0.11   $ (0.01 ) $ (0.32 )
Earnings per share before cumulative effect of accounting change available to common shareholders:                    
Basic earnings per common share   $ 0.44   $ 0.51   $ 11.27  
Diluted earnings per common share   $ 0.41   $ 0.51   $ 11.27  
Net earnings per share available to common shareholders:                    
Basic earnings per common share   $ 0.44   $ 0.51   $ 9.11  
Diluted earnings per common share   $ 0.41   $ 0.51   $ 9.11  

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 
  December 31, 2004
  December 31, 2003
 
 
  (In thousands)

 
ASSETS              
CURRENT ASSETS:              
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 999,698   $ 759,617  
Restricted cash and cash equivalents     41,377     31,356  
Marketable securities     2,409,745     2,419,735  
Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance of $19,150 and $24,940, respectively(*)     353,579     272,789  
Loans available for sale, net     206,256      
Inventories, net     240,917     215,995  
Deferred income taxes     107,220     62,953  
Other current assets     100,148     97,563  
Assets held for sale     339,880     61,577  
Current assets of discontinued operations     316,947     293,391  
   
 
 
  Total current assets     5,115,767     4,214,976  
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:              
  Computer and broadcast equipment     649,845     566,716  
  Buildings and leasehold improvements     145,645     144,080  
  Furniture and other equipment     135,268     134,336  
  Land     21,160     21,164  
  Projects in progress     64,321     27,311  
   
 
 
      1,016,239     893,607  
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization     (588,982 )   (501,447 )
   
 
 
  Total property, plant and equipment     427,257     392,160  
OTHER ASSETS:              
  Goodwill     5,361,825     5,324,758  
  Intangible assets, net     1,054,302     1,149,633  
  Long-term investments     1,469,020     1,400,891  
  Preferred interest exchangeable for common stock     1,428,530     1,428,530  
  Cable distribution fees, net     77,484     126,846  
  Note receivables and advances, net of current portion     615     14,507  
  Deferred charges and other(*)     94,597     92,143  
  Non-current assets held for sale         211,379  
  Non-current assets of discontinued operations     7,369,468     7,212,632  
   
 
 
Total other assets     16,855,841     16,961,319  
   
 
 
TOTAL ASSETS   $ 22,398,865   $ 21,568,455  
   
 
 

(*)
See Note 15 for discussion of related parties.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 
  December 31, 2004
  December 31, 2003
 
 
  (In thousands)

 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY              
CURRENT LIABILITIES:              
Current maturities of long-term obligations and short-term borrowings   $ 562,953   $ 2,283  
Accounts payable, trade     259,510     231,009  
Accounts payable, client accounts     176,921     142,002  
Accrued distribution fees     36,903     39,142  
Deferred revenue     99,258     83,894  
Income tax payable     56,672     89,371  
Other accrued liabilities     389,365     402,564  
Liabilities held for sale     295,773     16,930  
Current liabilities of discontinued operations     1,015,083     870,986  
   
 
 
Total current liabilities     2,892,438     1,878,181  
Long-term obligations, net of current maturities     796,715     1,117,826  
Other long-term liabilities     101,332     64,660  
Non-current liabilities held for sale         218,463  
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations     423,521     391,280  
Deferred income taxes     2,130,386     2,058,435  
Common stock exchangeable for preferred interest     1,428,530     1,428,530  
Minority interest     20,639     (4,505 )
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:              
Preferred stock $.01 par value; authorized 100,000,000 shares; 13,118,182 issued and outstanding     131     131  
Common stock $.01 par value; authorized 1,600,000,000 shares; issued 348,491,650 and 339,503,457 shares, respectively, and outstanding 316,509,775 and 315,511,408 shares, respectively, including 154,326 and 226,018 of restricted stock, respectively     3,485     3,395  
Class B convertible common stock $.01 par value; authorized 400,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 32,314,998 shares     323     323  
Additional paid-in capital     14,062,605     13,638,644  
Retained earnings     2,428,760     2,276,952  
Accumulated other comprehensive income     81,051     36,896  
Treasury stock 31,981,875 and 23,992,049 shares, respectively     (1,966,053 )   (1,535,758 )
Note receivable from key executive for common stock issuance     (4,998 )   (4,998 )
   
 
 
  Total shareholders' equity     14,605,304     14,415,585  
   
 
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   $ 22,398,865   $ 21,568,455  
   
 
 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 
   
   
   
   
   
  Class B
Convertible
Common
Stock

   
   
   
   
  Note
Receivable
from Key
Executive
for
Common Stock
Issuance

 
 
   
  Preferred
Stock

  Common
Stock

   
   
  Accum.
Other
Comp.
Income
(Loss)

   
 
 
   
  Addit.
Paid-in
Capital

  Retained
Earnings

  Treasury
Stock

 
 
  Total
  $
  Shares
  $
  Shares
  $
  Shares
 
Balance as of December 31, 2001   $ 3,945,501   $     $ 1,607   160,737   $ 315   31,517   $ 3,920,326   $ 181,267   $ (11,605 ) $ (141,411 ) $ (4,998 )
Comprehensive income:                                                                    
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2002     1,953,103                           1,953,103              
Increase in unrealized gains in available for sale securities     3,416                               3,416          
Foreign currency translation     23,886                               23,886          
   
                                                             
Comprehensive income     1,980,405                                                              
   
                                                             
Issuance of securities in connection with the Expedia transaction     1,497,894     131   13,118     103   10,291           1,497,660                  
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options     144,521           46   4,604           144,475                  
Income tax benefit related to stock options exercised     7,620                       7,620                  
Issuance of stock in connection with other transactions     61,871           12   1,185           61,859                  
Issuance of stock for LLC Exchange     178,650           35   3,540           178,615                  
Issuance of stock for Holdco Exchange     750,695           158   15,810     8   798     750,529                  
Issuance of stock and warrants in VUE transaction     810,873                       810,873                  
Common stock exchangeable for preferred interest     (1,428,530 )                     (1,428,530 )                
Dividends on preferred stock     (11,759 )                         (11,759 )            
Purchase of treasury stock     (6,278 )                                 (6,278 )    
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as of December 31, 2002   $ 7,931,463   $ 131   13,118   $ 1,961   196,167   $ 323   32,315   $ 5,943,427   $ 2,122,611   $ 15,697   $ (147,689 ) $ (4,998 )
Comprehensive income:                                                                    
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2003     167,396                           167,396              
Decrease in unrealized gains in available for sale securities     (3,010 )                             (3,010 )        
Foreign currency translation     24,649                               24,649          
Net loss on derivative contracts     (440 )                             (440 )        
   
                                                             
Comprehensive income     188,595                                                              
   
                                                             
Issuance of securities in connection with the Ticketmaster merger     867,799           227   22,736           867,572                  
Issuance of securities in connection with the uDate transaction     132,892           27   2,740           132,865                  
Issuance of securities in connection with the Hotels.com merger     1,179,308           222   22,158           1,179,086                  
Issuance of securities in connection with the Liberty preemptives     1,165,879           244   24,351           1,165,635                  
Issuance of securities in connection with the Expedia transaction     3,569,400           504   50,381           3,568,896                  
Issuance of securities in connection with the LendingTree transaction     720,685           94   9,383           720,591                  
Issuance of securities in connection with the Hotwire.com transaction     5,848                       5,848                  
Issuance of common stock upon on exercise of warrants     11,461           3   250           11,458                  
Vesting of restricted stock units     4,111             33           4,111                  
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, restricted stock and other     264,257           113   11,305           264,144                  
Income tax benefit related to stock options exercised     107,855                       107,855                  
Purchase and cancellation of warrants     (440,044 )                     (440,044 )                
Dividends on preferred stock     (13,055 )                         (13,055 )            
Amortization of non-cash compensation     107,200                       107,200                  
Purchase of treasury stock     (1,388,069 )                                 (1,388,069 )    
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as of December 31, 2003   $ 14,415,585   $ 131   13,118   $ 3,395   339,504   $ 323   32,315   $ 13,638,644   $ 2,276,952   $ 36,896   $ (1,535,758 ) $ (4,998 )
Comprehensive income:                                                                    
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2004     164,861                           164,861              
Increase in unrealized gains in available for sale securities     17,104                               17,104          
Foreign currency translation     28,021                               28,021          
Net increase in loss on derivative contracts     (970 )                             (970 )        
   
                                                             
Comprehensive income     209,016                                                              
   
                                                             
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, restricted stock and other     170,485           90   8,988           170,395                  
Income tax benefit related to stock options exercised and restricted stock     12,352                       12,352                  
Dividends on preferred stock     (13,053 )                         (13,053 )            
Amortization of non-cash compensation     241,214                       241,214                  
Purchase of treasury stock     (430,295 )                                 (430,295 )    
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as of December 31, 2004   $ 14,605,304   $ 131   13,118   $ 3,485   348,492   $ 323   32,315   $ 14,062,605   $ 2,428,760   $ 81,051   $ (1,966,053 ) $ (4,998 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

        Accumulated other comprehensive income is comprised of unrealized gains on available for sale securities of $17,549, $445, and $3,455, at December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002, respectively, foreign currency translation adjustments of $64,912, $36,891, and $12,242, at December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002, respectively, and net losses from derivatives contracts of $(1,410) and $(440) at December 31, 2004, and 2003, respectively.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 
  Years Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
 
  (In thousands)

 
Cash flows from operating activities:                    
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before cumulative effect of accounting change   $ 54,867   $ 10,709   $ (56,905 )
Adjustments to reconcile earnings (loss) from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities:                    
  Depreciation and amortization     329,964     327,259     249,018  
  Goodwill impairment     184,780         22,247  
  Amortization of non-cash distribution and marketing expense     1,302     9,458     4,664  
  Amortization of non-cash compensation expense     70,326     32,404     10,005  
  Amortization of cable distribution fees     69,232     67,453     58,926  
  Amortization of deferred financing costs         249     1,016  
  Deferred income taxes     (10,585 )   (113,174 )   (37,516 )
  Loss on retirement of bonds         8,639     1,970  
  Equity in (income) losses of unconsolidated affiliates, including VUE     (31,867 )   220,832     119,191  
  Non-cash interest income     (41,703 )   (36,468 )   (22,448 )
  Minority interest in income (losses) of consolidated subsidiaries     3,159     5,933     (5,237 )
  Increase in cable distribution fees     (20,093 )   (27,324 )   (74,314 )
Changes in current assets and liabilities:                    
  Accounts receivable and notes     (33,455 )   (30,584 )   38,451  
  Inventories     (23,019 )   (6,138 )   (1,388 )
  Prepaids and other assets     (5,713 )   1,752     (20,636 )
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     (78,365 )   127,309     14,802  
  Deferred revenue     28,487     61,716     972  
  Funds collected by Ticketmaster on behalf of clients, net     15,335     1,683     26,381  
  Other, net     (8,996 )   (40,793 )   24,987  
   
 
 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities     503,656     620,915     354,186  
   
 
 
 
Cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities:                    
  Acquisitions, net of cash acquired     (234,743 )   (387,124 )   (822,303 )
  Capital expenditures     (167,790 )   (138,511 )   (114,140 )
  Recoupment of advance to Universal             39,422  
  Purchase of marketable securities     (3,368,128 )   (5,937,941 )   (2,228,135 )
  Proceeds from sale of marketable securities     2,647,501     5,370,883     1,625,287  
  Decrease (increase) in long-term investments and notes receivable     13,284     (9,225 )   (21,519 )
  Proceeds from VUE Transaction             1,618,710  
  Proceeds from sale of broadcast stations             589,625  
  Other, net     7,839     36,586     (16,148 )
   
 
 
 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities     (1,102,037 )   (1,065,332 )   670,799  
   
 
 
 
Cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities:                    
  Borrowings     25,201         21,482  
  Principal payments on long-term obligations     (1,479 )   (28,033 )   (81,007 )
  Purchase of treasury stock by IAC and subsidiaries     (430,295 )   (1,387,463 )   (6,278 )
  Payment of mandatory tax distribution to LLC partners             (154,083 )
  (Repurchase) issuance of notes         (101,379 )   697,000  
  Purchase of Vivendi warrants         (407,398 )    
  Tax withholding payments on retired Expedia warrants         (32,247 )    
  Proceeds from subsidiary stock, including stock options             26,187  
  Proceeds from issuance of common stock, including stock options     147,283     1,430,053     151,708  
  Preferred dividends     (13,053 )   (13,055 )   (10,222 )
  Other, net     8,689     14,232     (32,612 )
   
 
 
 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities     (263,654 )   (525,290 )   612,175  
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations     1,079,101     (180,866 )   (45,258 )
  Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents     23,015     16,337     9,775  
   
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents     240,081     (1,134,236 )   1,601,677  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period     759,617     1,893,853     292,176  
   
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period   $ 999,698   $ 759,617   $ 1,893,853  
   
 
 
 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1: ORGANIZATION

        IAC/InterActiveCorp operates leading and diversified businesses in sectors being transformed by the internet, online and offline... our mission is to harness the power of interactivity to make daily life easier and more productive for people all over the world. IAC currently operates a diversified portfolio of specialized and global brands in the retailing, services, media & advertising and membership & subscriptions. IAC enables billions of dollars of consumer-direct transactions for products and services via the internet and telephone. IAC/InterActiveCorp is referred to herein as either IAC or the Company.

        IAC consists of the following sectors:

        On December 21, 2004, IAC announced its plans to separate its travel businesses into an independent public company in order to better achieve certain strategic objectives of its various businesses. In these consolidated financial statements, we refer to this transaction as the "Spin-Off" and to the new company that holds the travel and travel-related businesses of IAC as "Expedia." IAC completed the Spin-Off on August 9, 2005. Immediately prior to the Spin-Off, IAC effected a one-for-two reverse stock split. Following the completion of the Spin-Off:

        In addition, in March 2005, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its 48.6% ownership in EUVÍA. The sale closed on June 2, 2005. Accordingly, the results of operations and statements of position of Expedia, EUVÍA and TV Travel Shop have been classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

Subsequent Events and Recent Developments

        On July 19, 2005 IAC completed the acquisition of Ask Jeeves, Inc. ("Ask Jeeves"), a leading provider of world-class information retrieval technologies, brands and services that are available to consumers across a range of platforms, including destination websites, downloadable search-based applications and portals. Under the terms of the agreement, IAC issued 1.2668 shares of IAC common stock for each share of Ask Jeeves common stock in a tax-free transaction valued as of the date of the agreement at approximately $1.7 billion net of cash acquired. On May 5, 2005, IAC completed the buy back of 26.4 million shares of IAC common stock, through its previously authorized share repurchase programs, which represents approximately sixty percent of the number of fully diluted shares IAC issued for the Ask Jeeves acquisition, thus effectively offsetting a substantial portion of the dilution from the transaction. The Media & Advertising sector will include the results of Ask Jeeves beginning in the third quarter of 2005.

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        On June 7, 2005, IAC completed a transaction with NBC Universal in which IAC sold its common and preferred interests in VUE for approximately $3.4 billion in aggregate consideration.

        On April 1, 2005, IAC completed it acquisition of Cornerstone Brands, Inc., a portfolio of leading print catalogs and online retailing sites that sell home products and leisure and casual apparel for approximately $715 million. The U.S. Retailing segment will include the results of Cornerstone Brands beginning in the second quarter of 2005.

        On December 14, 2004, LendingTree completed its acquisition of Home Loan Center, Inc. ("HLC"), a consumer direct lender now known as Lending Tree Loans, which originates processes, approves and funds loans in its own name. See Note 4 for further discussion.

        On September 1, 2004, the Company completed its acquisition of ServiceMagic, Inc., a leading online service marketplace. See Note 4 for further discussion.

Retailing

        U.S. sells a variety of consumer goods and services, primarily through the HSN and America's Store television networks and HSN.com, as well as through consumer catalog services and infomercials. The HSN and America's Store television networks both broadcast live, customer-interactive electronic retail sales programming 24 hours a day, seven days a week. HSN.com serves as an alternative storefront that allows consumers to shop online for merchandise featured on the HSN and America's Store television networks, as well as a significant amount of additional inventory available only through HSN.com.

        International consisted, as of December 31, 2004, of HSE-Germany as well as minority interests in home shopping businesses in China and Japan. HSE-Germany operates a German-language home shopping business that is broadcast 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to millions of households in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Services

        Ticketmaster and its affiliated brands provide online and offline ticketing services through Ticketmaster-owned websites, operator staffed call centers and independent retail outlets, serving many of the foremost venues, entertainment facilities, promoters and professional sports franchises in the United States and abroad, including in Canada, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom. Ticketmaster has also entered into joint ventures with third parties to provide ticket distribution services in Australia and Mexico.

        Financial Services and Real Estate consists of LendingTree, and the brands and businesses it operates. As of December 31, 2004, Lending Tree's primary businesses were online exchanges that connect consumers and service providers in the lending and real estate industries and offer related services and products. In December 2004, LendingTree acquired Home Loan Center, a consumer direct lender now known as LendingTree Loans, which originates, processes, approves and funds loans in its own name.

        PRC provides outsourced customer lifecycle management solutions, both domestically and internationally, to a diversified portfolio of companies. PRC uses its industry specific business process

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expertise and enabling technologies to support the brand experience and customer relationship management strategies of its clients.

        Home Services consists primarily of ServiceMagic and the brands and businesses it operates. ServiceMagic is a leading online marketplace that connects consumers with pre-screened, customer-rated home service professionals. IAC acquired ServiceMagic in September 2004.

Media & Advertising

        Media & Advertising consists of Citysearch and Evite and the respective brands and businesses they operate, and will include Ask Jeeves from the date of its acquisition on July 19, 2005. Citysearch is a network of local city guide websites that offer primarily original local content for major cities in the United States and abroad, as well as practical transactional tools. Evite primarily provides free online invitation services, as well as user specific recommendation platforms for restaurants, bars and clubs and a searchable database of over 59,000 live events.

Membership & Subscriptions

        Vacations consists of Interval, a leading membership-services company providing timeshare exchange and other value-added programs to its timeshare-owning members and resort developers worldwide.

        Personals consist primarily of Match.com, uDate.com and related brands. These brands and their networks serviced approximately 983,000 subscribers as of December 31, 2004 and offer single adults a convenient and private environment for meeting other singles through their respective websites, as well as through Match.com's affiliated networks.

        Discounts consists of Entertainment Publications, a leading marketer of coupon books, discounts, merchant promotions and Sally Foster Gift Wrap. Entertainment Publications serves many major markets and does business with tens of thousands of local merchants, as well as national retailers.

Discontinued Operations

        As noted above, the results of operations and statements of position of Expedia, EUVÍA and TV Travel Shop are presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented. In addition, during the second quarter of 2003, USA Electronic Commerce Solutions ("ECS"), Styleclick, Inc. and Avaltus, Inc., a subsidiary of PRC, ceased operations. Accordingly, the results of operations and statements of position of these businesses are presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Further, through May 7, 2002, the Company's results also included the USA Entertainment Group, consisting of USA Cable, including USA Network and Sci Fi Channel and Emerging Networks TRIO, Newsworld International and Crime; Studios USA, which produced and distributed television programming; and USA Films, which produced and distributed films. The USA Entertainment Group was contributed to a joint venture with Vivendi Universal, S.A. ("Vivendi") on May 7, 2002 (the "VUE Transaction"). Accordingly, the results of operations and statement of position of USA Entertainment are presented as a discontinued operation through May 7, 2002.

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NOTE 2:    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Consolidation

        The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all entities that are wholly-owned by the Company and entities that are not variable interest entities but are voting-controlled subsidiaries or affiliates of the Company. Significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.

        Investments in which the Company owns a 20%, but not in excess of 50%, interest and where it can exercise significant influence over the operations of the investee, are accounted for using the equity method. In addition, partnership interests, including IAC's ownership in Vivendi Universal Entertainment LLLP ("VUE"), are recorded using the equity method. All other investments are accounted for using the cost method. The Company periodically evaluates the recoverability of investments recorded under the cost method and recognizes losses if a decline in value is determined to be other-than-temporary.

        In January 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Interpretation 46 ("FIN 46"), "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities". FIN 46 significantly changed the accounting for and disclosure of variable interest entities. Under FIN 46, a business enterprise that has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity would include the variable interest entity's assets, liabilities and results of operations in its consolidated financial statements. This Interpretation is different from what had been the general practice of consolidating only those entities in which an enterprise has a controlling voting interest. In December 2003, the FASB issued a revision to FIN 46 ("FIN 46R") and delayed the required implementation date of FIN 46 for entities that are not special purpose entities until March 2004. The Company adopted FIN 46R as of March 31, 2004. The adoption of FIN 46 and FIN 46R did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Revenue Recognition

    Retailing

        Revenues from retailing primarily consist of merchandise sales and are reduced by incentive discounts and sales returns to arrive at net sales. Domestically, revenues are recorded upon credit card transaction settlement, which for sales shipped from our warehouse facilities, occurs when the order is allocated from available inventory. Credit card transaction settlement for products shipped directly by our vendors to our customers occurs when the Company receives a shipment confirmation from the vendor. Revenues for international sales are recorded upon shipment. HSN's sales policy allows merchandise to be returned at the customer's discretion within 30 days of the date of receipt. Allowances for returned merchandise and other adjustments are provided based upon past experience. The cost of merchandise to be returned is estimated by applying each month's historical gross margin percentage to a multi-year analysis of estimated sales return rates. Shipping and handling return accruals are estimated using historical percentages of shipping and handling revenue to sales. The Company believes that actual returns on HSN product sales have not materially varied from estimates in any of the financial statement periods presented. HSN's estimated return rates decreased to 16.2% in 2004 from 17.7% in 2003 and from 18.6% in 2002.

    Services

        Revenue from Ticketmaster is recorded on a net basis and primarily consists of revenue from ticketing operations which is recognized as tickets sold, as the Company acts as agent in these transactions.

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        LendingTree's exchange revenue principally represents transmission fees and closed-loan fees paid by lenders that received a transmitted loan request or closed a loan for a consumer that originated through the website, www.lendingtree.com. Transmission fees are recognized at the time qualification forms are transmitted, while closed-loan fees are recognized at the time the lender reports the closed loan to LendingTree, which may be several months after the qualification form is transmitted. Additionally, LendingTree earns revenue from cooperative brokerage fees paid by real estate professionals participating on our exchange. The fees are primarily earned either upon the transmission of a consumer's information to a participating real estate professional or when such transmission results in the purchase or sale of a home. Transmission revenue is recognized at the time the consumers' information is transmitted to a real estate professional. For fees earned when the transaction results in the purchase or sale of a home, we recognize revenue when the participating real estate professional reports the transaction to us as closed.

        HLC's revenues are primarily derived from the origination and sale of loans. Mortgage and home equity loans are funded through warehouse lines of credit and sold to loan purchasers typically within thirty days. A gain or loss resulting from the sale of a loan is recognized at the date the loan is sold and is based on the difference between the sale proceeds received and the carrying value of the loan, origination fees less certain direct origination costs and other processing costs. HLC sells its loans on a servicing released basis, meaning HLC gives up the right to service the loan on an ongoing basis, thereby earning an additional premium upon sale. The recognition of gain or loss on the sale of loans is accounted for in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 140 "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities."

        ServiceMagic's lead acceptance revenue is generated and recognized when an in-network home service professional is delivered a targeted customer lead. Additionally, ServiceMagic's activation revenue is generated and recognized through the enrollment and activation of a new home service professional, which is initially deferred and recognized over the estimated economic life of the network member.

    Membership & Subscriptions

        Revenue, net of sales incentives, from Interval membership agreements is deferred and recognized over the terms of the applicable agreements, ranging from one to five years, on a straight-line basis. Membership agreements are cancelable and refundable on a pro-rata basis. Direct costs of acquiring membership agreements and direct costs of sales related to deferred membership revenues are also deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the applicable membership terms.

        Revenues from exchange fees are recognized when Interval provides confirmation of the vacation ownership exchange, at which time the fee is nonrefundable.

        Subscription fee revenue is generated from customers who subscribe to online matchmaking services on Match.com and other personals web sites. Subscription fee revenue is recognized over the period the services are provided.

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        Product revenue primarily represents the sale of coupon books, gift-wrap and other products to schools, community groups and other organizations. Under the terms of typical sales arrangements, coupon books are provided on consignment and revenue earned on such arrangements is recognized upon receipt of proceeds from the consignee, which is when collection is assured. Gift-wrap and other product revenues are recognized when the products are delivered.

    Other

        Revenues from all other sources are recognized either upon delivery or when the service is provided.

    Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs

        Shipping and handling fees billed to customers are recorded as revenue. The costs associated with shipping goods to customers are recorded as cost of sales.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

        Cash and cash equivalents include cash and short-term investments. Short-term investments consist primarily of U.S. Treasury Securities, U.S. Government agencies and certificates of deposit with original maturities of less than 91 days.

Restricted Cash

        Restricted cash is primarily used to collateralize outstanding letters of credit and outstanding currency swap agreements. There have been no claims made against any letters of credit. The currency swap agreements are entered into in order to protect against reductions in value and the volatility of future cash flows caused by changes in currency exchange rates.

Marketable Securities

        The Company accounts for marketable securities in accordance with SFAS No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities" ("SFAS No. 115"). The Company invests in certain marketable securities, which consist primarily of short-to-intermediate-term fixed income securities issued by U.S. government agencies and municipalities. The Company only invests in marketable securities with active secondary or resale markets to ensure portfolio liquidity and the ability to readily convert investments into cash to fund current operations, or satisfy other cash requirements as needed. The Company also invests in certain auction rate preferred equity and debt securities that have been classified as marketable securities in the accompanying balance sheets. All marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value with unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, included in accumulated other comprehensive income as a separate component of shareholders' equity. The specific-identification method is used to determine the cost of all securities and the basis by which amounts are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings.

        The fair value of the investments is based on the quoted market price of the securities at the balance sheet dates. Investments are considered to be impaired when a decline in fair value is judged to be other-than-temporary. The Company employs a systematic methodology that considers available evidence in evaluating potential impairment of its investments. In the event that the cost of an investment exceeds its fair value, the Company evaluates, among other factors, the duration and extent to which the fair value is less than cost; the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, including industry and sector performance, changes in technology, and operational and financing cash

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flow factors; and the Company's intent and ability to hold the investment. Once a decline in fair value is determined to be other-than-temporary, an impairment charge is recorded and a new cost basis in the investment is established. There were no material impairment charges recorded during 2004, 2003 and 2002. See Note 19 for further discussion.

Accounts Receivable

        Accounts receivable are generally due within 30 days and are stated at amounts due from customers net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Accounts outstanding longer than the contractual payment terms are considered past due. The Company determines its allowance by considering a number of factors, including the length of time trade accounts receivable are past due, the Company's previous loss history, the specific customer's current ability to pay its obligation to the Company and the condition of the general economy and the industry as a whole. The Company writes off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible, and payments subsequently received on such receivables are credited to the allowance for doubtful accounts.

        HSN provides extended payment terms to its customers, known as Flexpay. Flexpay is offered on certain products sold by HSN. Revenue is recognized at the time of the sale, at which time HSN collects the first payment, sales tax and all shipping and handling fees. Subsequent collections are due from customers in 30-day increments payable automatically by credit card. HSN offers Flexpay programs ranging from 2 to 6 payments. Flexpay receivables consist of outstanding balances owed by customers, less a reserve for uncollectible balances. The balance of Flexpay receivables, net of allowance, at December 31, 2004 and 2003 was $113.0 million and $94.2 million, respectively.

Inventories, net

        Inventories, which primarily consist of finished goods, are valued at the lower of cost or market, with the cost being determined based upon the first-in, first-out method. Cost includes freight, certain warehouse costs and other allocable overhead. Market is determined on the basis of net realizable value, giving consideration to obsolescence and other factors. Inventories are presented net of an allowance of $37.9 million and $34.6 million at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

Property, Plant and Equipment

        Property, plant and equipment, including significant improvements, are recorded at cost. Repairs and maintenance and any gains or losses on dispositions are included in operations.

        Depreciation and amortization is provided for on a straight-line basis to allocate the cost of depreciable assets to operations over their estimated service lives.

Asset Category

  Depreciation/
Amortization Period

Computer and broadcast equipment   2 to 10 Years
Buildings   10 to 40 Years
Leasehold improvements   1 to 39 Years
Furniture and other equipment   3 to 10 Years

Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Purchased Intangible Assets

        In accordance with SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," ("SFAS No. 142") goodwill acquired in business combinations is assigned to reporting units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination as of the acquisition date. The Company assesses goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually at the beginning of the fourth quarter, or more frequently if events and circumstances indicate impairment may have occurred in accordance with

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SFAS No. 142. If the carrying value of a reporting unit's goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, IAC records an impairment loss equal to the difference. SFAS No. 142 also requires that the fair value of indefinite-lived purchased intangible assets be estimated and compared to the carrying value. IAC recognizes an impairment loss when the estimated fair value of the indefinite-lived purchased intangible assets is less than the carrying value.

Long-Lived Assets

        The Company's accounting policy regarding the assessment of the recoverability of the carrying value of long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment and purchased intangible assets with finite lives, is to review the carrying value of the assets if the facts and circumstances suggest that they may be impaired. If this review indicates that the carrying value will not be recoverable, as determined based on the projected undiscounted future cash flows, the carrying value is reduced to its estimated fair value.

Cable Distribution Fees

        Cable distribution fees relate to upfront fees paid in connection with multi-year cable contracts for carriage of HSN's domestic and international programming. These fees are amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the respective contracts.

Advertising

        Advertising costs are expensed in the period incurred (when the advertisement first runs for production costs that are initially capitalized) and principally represent offline costs, including television and radio advertising, and online advertising costs, including fees paid to search engines and distribution partners. Advertising expense for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 was $224.4 million, $148.4 million and $78.9 million, respectively.

Income Taxes

        The Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method, and deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

        Basic earnings per share ("Basic EPS") is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share ("Diluted EPS") reflects the potential dilution that could occur if stock options and other commitments to issue common stock were exercised or equity awards vest resulting in the issuance of common stock that could share in the earnings of the Company.

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Foreign Currency Translation and Transaction Gains and Losses

        The financial position and operating results of all foreign operations are consolidated using the local currency as the functional currency. Local currency assets and liabilities are translated at the rates of exchange as of the balance sheet date, and local currency revenues and expenses are translated at average rates of exchange during the period. Resulting translation gains or losses are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of shareholders' equity. Transaction gains and losses arising from transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the entity involved are included in the consolidated statements of operations.

Stock-Based Compensation

        In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation—Transition and Disclosure" ("SFAS No. 148") which amends FASB Statement No. 123 "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS No. 123"). SFAS No. 148 provides alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value-based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123. The Company adopted the expense recognition provision of SFAS No. 123 and is providing expense for stock-based compensation for grants made on or after January 1, 2003 on a prospective basis as provided by SFAS No. 148, and will continue to provide pro forma information in the notes to financial statements to provide the results as if all equity awards issued in prior years were being expensed. The Company will continue to account for stock-based compensation granted prior to January 1, 2003 in accordance with APB Opinion No. 25 "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees." For restricted stock units issued, the value of the instrument is measured at the grant date at the fair value of IAC's common stock and amortized ratably as non-cash compensation over the vesting term. For stock options issued since 2003, including unvested options assumed in acquisitions, the value of the options is measured on grant date (or acquisition date, if applicable) at fair value and amortized over the remaining vesting term.

        The following table illustrates the effect on net earnings available to common shareholders and net earnings per share if the fair value based method had been applied to all outstanding and unvested awards in each period:

 
  Years Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
Net earnings available to common shareholders, as reported   $ 151,808   $ 154,341   $ 1,941,344  
Add: Stock-based employee compensation expense included in reported net earnings, net of related tax effects     147,824     75,242     8,157  
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects     (166,945 )   (151,390 )   (158,069 )
   
 
 
 
Pro forma net earnings   $ 132,687   $ 78,193   $ 1,791,432  
   
 
 
 
Earnings per share (adjusted to reflect IAC's one-for-two reverse stock split in 2005):                    
  Basic as reported   $ 0.44   $ 0.51   $ 9.11  
  Basic pro forma   $ 0.38   $ 0.26   $ 8.40  
  Diluted as reported   $ 0.41   $ 0.51   $ 9.11  
  Diluted pro forma   $ 0.36   $ 0.26   $ 8.40  

        Pro forma information is determined as if the Company had accounted for its employee stock options granted subsequent to December 31, 1994 under the fair market value method. The fair value for these options was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions for 2004, 2003 and 2002: risk-free interest rates of 3.30% in

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2004 and 2.78% in 2003 and 2002; a dividend yield of zero; a volatility factor of 43%, 50%, and 50%, respectively, based on the expected market price of IAC Common Stock based on historical trends; and a weighted-average expected life of the options of five years.

        For purposes of pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of the options is amortized to expense over the options' vesting period on a straight-line basis. See below under Recent Accounting Pronouncements for a discussion of FASB Statement No. 123 (R) "Share-Based Payment," which was issued in December 2004. See Note 13 for further discussion of stock-based compensation plans.

Minority Interest

        Minority interest in 2004 primarily represents minority ownership in HSE-Germany. Minority interest in 2003 primarily represents minority ownership in HSE-Germany as well as the public's ownership of Ticketmaster until the date of its buy-in. Minority interest in 2002 primarily represents Universal Studios, Inc.'s ("Universal") and Liberty Media Corporation's ("Liberty") ownership interest in USANi LLC through May 7, 2002, Liberty's ownership interest in Home Shopping Network, Inc. through June 27, 2002, the public's minority interests in Ticketmaster and HSE-Germany.

Accounting Estimates

        Management of the Company is required to make certain estimates and assumptions during the preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. These estimates and assumptions impact the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements. They also impact the reported amount of net earnings during any period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

        Significant estimates underlying the accompanying consolidated financial statements include the inventory carrying adjustment, sales return and other revenue allowances, allowance for doubtful accounts, recoverability of intangibles, including goodwill and other long-lived assets, deferred income taxes, including related valuation allowance, carrying amount of long-term investments, including the Company's investment in VUE and various other operating allowances, reserves and accruals and assumptions related to the determination of stock-based compensation.

Certain Risks and Concentrations

        The Company's business is subject to certain risks and concentrations including dependence on third-party technology providers, exposure to risks associated with online commerce security and credit card fraud. The Company also depends on global distribution system partners and third party service providers for processing certain fulfillment services.

        Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk, consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities. Cash equivalents and marketable securities are of high-quality short to intermediate term agency securities, all of which are maintained with quality financial institutions of high credit. Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with financial institutions and are in excess of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") insurance limits.

Loans Held for Sale

        HLC originates residential loans with the intent to sell them in the secondary market. Loans held for sale consist primarily of residential first and second mortgage loans that are secured by residential real estate throughout the United States. Loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair

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value determined on an aggregate basis. The Company's HLC business relies substantially on the secondary mortgage market as almost all of the loans that are funded are sold into this market.

        The cost basis of loans held for sale includes the capitalized value of the interest rate lock commitments, deferred origination fees, deferred origination costs and the effects of hedge accounting. The fair value of loans held for sale is determined using current secondary market prices for loans with similar coupons, maturities and credit quality.

        Loan origination fees (income) and costs related to loans originated for sale (including direct costs of origination as well as payroll and administration costs associated with the origination process) are capitalized and deferred until the loan is sold. Upon sale of the loan, the origination fees and costs are recognized as a component of the gain on sale of loans. Origination costs related to unsuccessful loans are recorded as operating expenses in the period in which it is determined that the loans will not close.

        HLC sells the loans it originates to investors on a servicing released basis without recourse so the risk of loss or default by the borrower is generally transferred to the investor. However, HLC is required by these investors to make certain representations relating to credit information, loan documentation and collateral. To the extent HLC does not comply with such representations, or there are early payment defaults, HLC may be required to repurchase loans or indemnify the investors for losses. In connection with a majority of its loan sales agreements, HLC is also responsible for a minimum number of payments to be made on each loan. In the event the minimum number of payments are not made, HLC may be required to refund the premium paid to it by the loan investor. As such, HLC records reserves for estimated losses based on certain assumptions from current loan activity. As of December 31, 2004, HLC had recorded $1.1 million of reserves. For the period from acquisition to December 31, 2004, HLC had charged approximately $0.2 million of reserves to operating expense and no amounts had been written off against the reserve.

Derivative Instruments

        In the normal course of business, the Company employs established policies and procedures to manage its exposure to changes in interest rates and foreign exchange rates using financial instruments deemed appropriate by management. As part of its risk management strategy, the Company uses derivative instruments, including interest rate swaps and forward contracts, to hedge certain interest rate and foreign exchange exposures. The Company's objective is to offset gains and losses resulting from these exposures with losses and gains on the derivative contracts used to hedge them, respectively, thereby reducing volatility of earnings and protecting fair values of assets and liabilities. Derivative positions are used only to manage underlying exposures of IAC. IAC does not use derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes. The Company formally designates and documents all of its hedging relationships as either fair value hedges or cash flow hedges, as applicable, and documents the objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge transactions. IAC applies hedge accounting based upon the criteria established by SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS No. 133"). The Company recognizes all derivative instruments at fair value. Changes in the fair value (i.e., gains or losses) of the derivatives are recorded each period in the statement of operations or other comprehensive income (loss). For a derivative designated as a cash flow hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative is initially reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) and subsequently reclassified into the statement of operations when the hedged transaction affects earnings. For derivatives recognized as a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative in the period of change and the offsetting loss or gain of the hedged item attributed to the hedged risk are recognized in the statement of operations. See Note 6 for a full description of IAC's derivative financial instruments.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

        In March 2004, the FASB's Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") reached a consensus on EITF Issue No. 03-1, "The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments." The guidance prescribes a three-step model for determining whether an investment is other-than-temporarily impaired and requires disclosures about unrealized losses on investments. In September 2004, the FASB delayed the accounting provisions of EITF 03-1; however, the disclosure requirements remain effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2003. The adoption of the disclosure provision of EITF 03-1 did not have any material effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. The Company will evaluate the additional effect, if any, the remainder of EITF 03-1 will have on the consolidated financial statements once final guidance is issued.

        In April 2004, the EITF reached a consensus on No. 03-06 "Participating Securities and the Two-Class Method Under FASB Statement No. 128, Earnings Per Share" ("EITF 03-06"). EITF 03-06 addresses the computation of earnings per share by companies that have issued securities other than common stock that contractually entitle the holder to participate in dividends and earnings of the company when, and if, it declares dividends on its common stock. The issue also provides further guidance in applying the two-class method of calculating earnings per share, clarifying what constitutes a participating security and how to apply the two-class method of computing earnings per share once it is determined that a security is participating, including how to allocate undistributed earnings to such a security. EITF 03-06 became effective during the quarter ended June 30, 2004, the adoption of which did not have an impact on the Company's calculation of earnings per share.

        On December 16, 2004, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 123 (R), "Share-Based Payment," which is a revision of SFAS No. 123. Statement 123(R) supersedes APB Opinion No. 25 and amends SFAS No. 95, "Statement of Cash Flows." Generally, the approach in Statement 123(R) is similar to the approach described in SFAS No. 123. However, Statement 123(R) requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the income statement based on their fair values. Pro forma disclosure is no longer an alternative. The Company is required to apply Statement 123(R) no later than the first quarter of 2006.

        The Company adopted the fair-value-based method of accounting for share-based payments effective January 1, 2003 using the prospective method described in SFAS No. 148. Currently, the Company uses the Black-Scholes formula to estimate the value of stock options granted to employees and expects to continue to use this acceptable option valuation model upon the required adoption of Statement 123(R) on January 1, 2006. Because Statement 123(R) must be applied not only to new awards but to previously granted awards that are not fully vested on the effective date, and because the Company adopted SFAS No. 123 using the prospective transition method (which applied only to awards granted, modified or settled after the adoption date), compensation cost for some previously granted awards that were not recognized under SFAS No. 123 will be recognized under Statement 123(R). Statement 123(R) also requires the benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost to be reported as a financing cash flow, rather than as an operating cash flow as required under current literature. This requirement will reduce net operating cash flows and increase net financing cash flows in periods after adoption. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this pronouncement on its consolidated statement of operations and statement of cash flows.

        In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 153, "Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets—An Amendment of APB Opinion No. 29, Accounting for Nonmonetary Transactions" ("SFAS No. 153"). SFAS No. 153 eliminates the exception from fair value measurement for nonmonetary exchanges of similar productive assets in paragraph 21(b) of APB Opinion No. 29, "Accounting for Nonmonetary Transactions," and replaces it with an exception for exchanges that do not have commercial substance. SFAS No. 153 specifies that a nonmonetary exchange has commercial substance if the future cash flows

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of the entity are expected to change significantly as a result of the exchange. SFAS No. 153 is effective for the fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2005. The adoption of SFAS No. 153 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's current financial condition or results of operations.

Reclassifications

        Certain amounts in the prior years' consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2004 presentation, including amounts related to the VUE deferred tax liability that were previously classified as minority interest, and have been reclassified for all periods presented as a reduction in the deferred tax liability.

        The statements of operations, balance sheets and statements of cash flows of Expedia, EUVÍA, TV Travel Shop, USA Entertainment, USA Broadcasting, Styleclick, ECS and Avaltus have been classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented. See Note 21 for further discussion of discontinued operations.

Discontinued Operations

    Revenue Recognition

        Expedia.com, Hotels.com and Hotwire all generate merchant hotel revenues. Merchant hotel revenues at Expedia.com and Hotels.com are billed to customers at the time of booking and are included in deferred revenue/deferred merchant bookings until the customers' stay occurs, at which point revenues are recognized. Hotwire recognizes net revenue when the customer completes a transaction on its website since all transactions are nonrefundable and generally noncancelable and Hotwire has no significant post-delivery obligations. A reserve for chargebacks and cancellations is recorded at the time of the transaction based on historical experience.

        As a result of the integration of the Expedia.com and Hotels.com merchant hotel businesses, Hotels.com conformed its merchant hotel business practices with those of the other IAC Travel businesses. As a result, beginning January 1, 2004, IAC commenced prospectively reporting revenue for Hotels.com on a net basis, consistent with Expedia.com's historical practice, 2003 and 2002 results have not been reclassified and are not comparable to the results presented in 2004. Prior to 2004, Hotels.com presented merchant hotel revenue at the gross amount charged to its customers while Expedia.com presented merchant hotel revenue net of the amount paid to the hotel property for the room. There has been no impact to operating income from the change in reporting.

        The determination of gross versus net presentation is based principally on each company's consideration of Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101 "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements" and Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 99-19, "Reporting Revenue Gross as a Principal versus Net as an Agent", including the weighing of the relevant qualitative factors regarding the companies' status as the primary obligor, and the extent of their pricing latitude and inventory risk. The method of merchant revenue presentation by the companies does not impact operating profit, net income, earnings per share or cash flows, but rather revenues and cost of sales.

        The principal factor in determining gross versus net presentation by each company was the consideration of their relationship with the customer as the primary obligor. Each of the companies provides extensive customer service and support for its customers. Effective January 1, 2004, both Expedia.com and Hotels.com believe that the supplier hotel is principally liable to its merchant hotel customers in all situations where the customer does not receive hotel services booked through Expedia.com or Hotels.com, namely in the event that merchant hotel products and services made available by Expedia.com or Hotels.com is unavailable, or that the room, or the hotel itself, does not have the amenities or is not of the general caliber described in the promotional materials. Each

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company provides customer service support to help resolve issues, even though such customer support could typically involve issues for which each company is not principally liable.

        Hotels.com and Expedia.com generally have latitude to establish and change prices charged to customers.

        Each company generally contracts in advance with hotels and other lodging properties at negotiated discount prices. Historically Hotels.com contracts specifically identified the number of rooms and the negotiated discount prices of the rooms to which Hotels.com would have access over the terms of the contracts, which generally range from 1 to 3 years, while Expedia.com contracts were not specific in the number of rooms and the rates of the rooms to which Expedia.com would have access over the terms of their contracts. The two companies began primarily using a combined agreement in 2004, which is a blend of the two agreements. Unbooked hotel room allotments may be returned by each company with no obligation to the hotel properties within a period specified in each contract. Each company bears the risk of loss for all rooms cancelled by a customer subsequent to the cutoff period. However, each company has mitigated its risk of loss, principally by charging its customers a cancellation fee, and to date, losses have been insignificant.

        Due to the difference in revenue recognition in the periods prior to January 1, 2004, Hotels.com and Expedia.com classified credit card merchant fees, call center and data center costs differently in the prior periods. Based on Hotels.com gross revenue presentation, its "costs of goods" sold included the cost of the room. Credit card merchant fees, call center and data center costs support, but are not a component of, the cost of sales, and thus were treated as operating expenses below gross profit. Based on Expedia.com's net revenue presentation, credit card merchant fees, call center and data center costs, sales commissions and fees paid to fulfillment vendors for issuing airline tickets and related customer services are treated as cost of sales. Effective January 1, 2004, these costs at Hotels.com are being recorded consistently with those of Expedia.com.

        Expedia.com generates revenue from merchant air transactions, whereby it is the merchant of record and determines the ticket price. The cost of the airline ticket is transmitted by Expedia.com to the airlines via the Airlines Reporting Corporation, an industry-administered clearinghouse, within a week after the customer completes the transaction with Expedia.com. Cash paid by the customer at the time of the reservation is recorded as deferred merchant bookings until the flight occurs and the cost of the airline ticket is included in prepaid merchant bookings. When the flight occurs, Expedia.com records the difference between the deferred merchant bookings and the prepaid merchant bookings as revenue on a net basis.

        Hotwire generates revenue from merchant air transactions as well. Net revenues are recognized when the customer completes a transaction on its website since all transactions are nonrefundable and generally noncancelable and Hotwire has no significant post-delivery obligations. A reserve for chargebacks and cancellations is recorded at the time of the transaction based on historical experience.

        Agency revenues are derived from airline ticket transactions, certain hotel transactions as well as cruise and car rental reservations. Airline ticket transactions of Expedia.com comprise a substantial portion of these revenues, and represent both commissions and fees related to the booking of airline tickets. Airline ticket commissions are determined by individual airlines and are billed and collected through the Airline Reporting Corporation. Fees from the booking of airline tickets also include (i) performance based revenues from Expedia.com's global distribution partners; (ii) Express Fee revenues where Expedia.com charges customers for processing and delivering a paper ticket via express mail if the customer chooses not to have an electronic ticket or an electronic ticket is not available;

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(iii) since December 2002 service fees on certain tickets; and (iv) corporate transaction service fees for providing travel booking services to its corporate customers. In addition, certain contracts with suppliers contain override commissions typically related to achieving performance targets.

        Agency revenues are recognized on air transactions when the reservation is made and secured by a credit card. A cancellation allowance is recognized on these revenues based on historical experience. Expedia.com and Hotels.com recognize agency revenues on hotel and car rental reservations, and Expedia.com cruise reservations, either on an accrual basis for payments from a commission clearinghouse or on receipt of commissions from an individual supplier. Override commissions are recognized at the end of each period based upon the company's attainment of a certain target level. Agency revenues are presented on a net basis.

        Revenue from international retailing also includes EUVÍA, which generates call-in revenue and commissions from travel sales. Call-in revenue primarily consists of revenue from telephone calls generated via a game and quiz show format with the revenue from the calls being recognized when the call is received. Travel revenue primarily consists of commissions earned from tour operators, where EUVÍA acts as an agent for third party tour operators. The commissions are recorded at the time travel commences which is when collection is assured.

        TripAdvisor's revenue is generated from click-through fees charged to its travel partners for consumer leads sent to the travel partner's websites. Revenue is recognized as the click-throughs are made to the related travel partner's website.

    Advertising

        Advertising costs are expensed in the period incurred (when the advertisement first runs for production costs that are initially capitalized) and principally represent offline costs, including television and radio advertising, and online advertising costs, including fees paid to search engines and distribution partners. Included within discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 is advertising expense in the amounts of $419.1 million, $282.8 million and $171.0 million, respectively.

    Minority Interest

        Included within discontinued operations in 2004 is minority interest that primarily represents minority ownership in EUVÍA, including redeemable preferred equity interests issued by EUVÍA that are originally due in 2006, but EUVÍA has the right to extend maturity to 2016 based on meeting certain financial covenants. The EUVÍA preferred equity interest is only due to the holder under German law to the extent sufficient funds in excess of fixed capital at EUVÍA are available. Included within discontinued operations in 2003 is minority interest that primarily represents minority ownership in EUVÍA, as well as the public's ownership of the Company's former public subsidiaries, Hotels.com and Expedia.com, until the date of the respective buy-ins. Included within discontinued operations in 2002 is minority interest that primarily represents the public's minority interests in Hotels.com, Expedia.com and EUVÍA since its consolidation in July 2002.

NOTE 3: BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS

        The significant business acquisitions completed by the Company during the three years ended December 31, 2004 for which pro forma results are presented are described below. See Note 4 for additional information on other acquisitions completed by the Company during the three years ended December 31, 2004. All IAC common stock share information and related per share prices included in

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this note have been adjusted to reflect IAC's one-for-two reverse stock split in 2005. Exchange ratios have not been adjusted.

Ticketmaster Merger

        On January 17, 2003, IAC completed its acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of Ticketmaster that it did not already own. Prior to the acquisition, IAC owned approximately 66% of the outstanding equity of Ticketmaster, including its subsidiaries Citysearch and Match.com. IAC issued approximately 22.7 million shares of IAC common stock to Ticketmaster security holders based on an exchange ratio of 0.935 of a share of IAC common stock for each share of Ticketmaster common stock. IAC also assumed options to acquire approximately 4.5 million shares of IAC common stock and warrants to acquire approximately 2.1 million shares of IAC common stock, in each case based on an exchange ratio of 0.935. The price used to value the securities was $35.836, which was the average of the closing prices of IAC common stock during the five consecutive trading days beginning two trading days prior to the announcement of the Ticketmaster merger. The amount recorded as unearned compensation was the estimated impact of unvested stock options and warrants as of the merger date, at their fair value as of such date, and is being recognized as non-cash compensation over the vesting period. The purchase consideration and resulting allocation are as follows (in thousands):

Value of securities issued   $ 900,382  
Less: fair value of unvested options and warrants to acquire IAC common stock recorded as unearned compensation     (32,583 )
   
 
Net purchase price     867,799  
Less: minority interest acquired     (441,300 )
Add: deferred income taxes associated with the intangible asset step-up     81,300  
   
 
Excess of the merger consideration over minority interest acquired, deferred taxes and deferred compensation   $ 507,799  
   
 

        IAC obtained an independent valuation of the identifiable intangible assets acquired. This valuation identified $616.1 million of intangible assets other than goodwill. IAC recorded 34% of this amount, or $209.5 million, representing the incremental ownership acquired in the transaction. The unallocated excess of merger consideration over minority interest acquired, deferred taxes and deferred compensation of $298.3 million was allocated to goodwill. The trade name was identified as an indefinite lived intangible and $90.3 million was allocated to this asset. Intangibles with definite lives included venue promoter contracts ($75.1 million), distribution agreements ($25.9 million), technology ($11.4 million) and subscribers ($6.8 million) and are being amortized over a weighted average period of 5.7 years. None of the amounts allocated to goodwill or intangible assets are tax deductible. The Company recorded no adjustments to the historical carrying value of assets and liabilities, other than to goodwill and intangible assets, as a result of the step-up in fair value.

Hotels.com Merger (Discontinued Operations)

        On June 23, 2003, IAC completed its acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of Hotels.com that it did not already own. Prior to the acquisition, IAC owned approximately 67% of the outstanding equity of Hotels.com. IAC issued 22.2 million shares of IAC common stock to Hotels.com security holders based on an exchange ratio of 2.4 shares of IAC common stock for each share of Hotels.com common stock. IAC also assumed options to acquire 3.2 million shares of IAC common stock, warrants to acquire 0.6 million shares of IAC common stock and 0.15 million restricted share units in the merger, in each case based on an exchange ratio of 2.4. The price used to value the securities was $52.348, which was the average of the closing prices of IAC common stock during the five consecutive trading days beginning two trading days prior to the announcement of the Hotels.com merger. The amount recorded as unearned compensation was the estimated impact of unvested stock options and

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warrants as of the merger date, at their fair value as of such date, and is being recognized as non-cash compensation over the vesting period. The purchase consideration and resulting allocation are as follows (in thousands):

Value of securities issued   $ 1,276,408  
Less: fair value of unvested options and warrants to acquire IAC common stock recorded as unearned compensation     (97,100 )
   
 
Net purchase price     1,179,308  
Less: minority interest acquired     (357,000 )
Add: deferred income taxes associated with the intangible asset step-up     82,600  
   
 
Excess of the merger consideration over minority interest acquired, deferred taxes and deferred compensation   $ 904,908  
   
 

        IAC obtained an independent valuation of the identifiable intangible assets acquired. This valuation identified $672.8 million of intangible assets other than goodwill. IAC recorded approximately 33% of this amount, or $219.6 million, representing the incremental ownership acquired in the transaction. The unallocated excess of merger consideration over minority interest acquired, deferred taxes and deferred compensation of $685.3 million was allocated to goodwill. The trade name was identified as an indefinite lived intangible and $115.7 million was allocated to this asset. Intangibles with definite lives included supply relationships ($63.4 million), affiliate agreements ($36.6 million), technology ($3.6 million) and customer lists ($0.3 million) and are being amortized over a weighted average period of 6.5 years. None of the amounts allocated to goodwill or intangible assets are tax deductible. The Company recorded no adjustments to the historical carrying value of assets and liabilities, other than to goodwill and intangible assets, as a result of the step-up in fair value.

Expedia.com Merger (Discontinued Operations)

        On August 8, 2003, IAC completed its acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of Expedia.com that it did not already own. Prior to the acquisition IAC owned approximately 59% of the outstanding equity of Expedia.com. IAC issued approximately 50.4 million shares of IAC common stock to Expedia.com security holders based on an exchange ratio of 1.93875 shares of IAC common stock for each share of Expedia.com common stock. IAC also assumed options to acquire 18.5 million shares of IAC common stock, issued warrants to acquire 12.2 million shares of IAC common stock and assumed 0.6 million restricted share units. The price used to value the securities was $52.94, which was the average of the closing prices of IAC common stock during the five consecutive trading days beginning two trading days prior to the announcement of the Expedia.com merger. The amount recorded as unearned compensation was the estimated impact of unvested stock options and warrants as of the merger date, at their fair value as of such date, and is being recognized as non-cash compensation over the vesting period. The purchase consideration and resulting allocation are as follows (in thousands):

Value of securities issued   $ 3,883,614  
Less: fair value of unvested options and warrants to acquire IAC common stock recorded as unearned compensation     (314,214 )
   
 
Net purchase price     3,569,400  
Less: minority interest acquired     (326,700 )
Add: deferred income taxes associated with the intangible asset step-up     300,500  
   
 
Excess of the merger consideration over minority interest acquired, deferred taxes and deferred compensation   $ 3,543,200  
   
 

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        IAC obtained an independent valuation of the identifiable intangible assets acquired, in conjunction with the acquisition of a controlling interest in Expedia.com in 2002. The Company updated this valuation, which identified $2.0 billion of intangible assets other than goodwill. IAC recorded approximately 41% of this amount, or $799.1 million, representing the incremental ownership acquired in the transaction. The unallocated excess of merger consideration over minority interest acquired, deferred taxes and deferred compensation of $2.7 billion was allocated to goodwill. The trade name was identified as an indefinite lived intangible and $531.3 million was allocated to this asset. Intangibles with definite lives included affiliate agreements ($114.1 million), supply relationships ($67.3 million), technology ($78.8 million) and ECT customer relationships and customer lists ($7.5 million) and are being amortized over a weighted average period of 5 years. None of the amounts allocated to goodwill or intangible assets are tax deductible. The Company recorded no adjustments to the historical carrying value of assets and liabilities, other than to goodwill and intangible assets, as a result of the step-up in fair value.

        The Company acquired the remaining interests in Ticketmaster, Expedia.com and Hotels.com because (1) the acquisitions significantly simplified its corporate structure (which at the time was very complex with significant minority interests); (2) the acquisitions removed potential conflicts of interest between the Company's shareholders and the minority public shareholders of Ticketmaster, Expedia.com and Hotels.com, and allowed the companies to work together more closely to achieve operating efficiencies; (3) the Company gained access to the acquirees' total cash flow; and (4) the Company believed that all of the companies had great growth prospects in their respective fields.

Pro Forma Results

        The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, is presented to show the results of the Company to give effect to IAC's acquisition of a controlling interest in Expedia.com completed on February 4, 2002, IAC's contribution of the USA Entertainment Group to VUE completed on May 7, 2002, including the exchange by Liberty of its USANi LLC shares for 3.5 million IAC common shares, the exchange by Liberty of its shares of Home Shopping Network, Inc. for 15.8 million shares of IAC common stock and 0.8 million shares of IAC Class B common stock completed on June 27, 2002, the merger of Ticketmaster with a wholly-owned subsidiary of IAC completed on January 17, 2003, the merger of Hotels.com with a wholly-owned subsidiary of IAC completed on June 23, 2003 and the merger of Expedia.com with a wholly-owned subsidiary of IAC completed on August 8, 2003, as if the transactions had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented. The pro forma results include certain adjustments, including increased amortization related to intangible assets and compensation expense, and are not necessarily indicative of what the results would have been had the transactions actually occurred on the aforementioned dates. Note that the pro forma results include Hotels.com and Expedia.com in discontinued operations (see Note 21).

 
  Years Ended December 31,
 
 
  2003
  2002
 
 
  (In thousands, except per share data)

 
Net revenue   $ 3,823,489   $ 3,029,375  
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before cumulative effect of accounting change     10,483     (89,785 )
Net earnings available to common shareholders     136,437     1,795,957  
Basic (loss) per share from continuing operations before cumulative effect of accounting change available to common shareholders     (0.01 )   (0.32 )
Diluted (loss) per share from continuing operations before cumulative effect of accounting change available to common shareholders     (0.01 )   (0.32 )
Basic earnings per share available to common shareholders     0.40     5.64  
Diluted earnings per share available to common shareholders     0.40     5.64  

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NOTE 4: GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

        On January 1, 2002, the Company adopted SFAS No. 142. In connection with the adoption of this standard, the Company has not amortized any goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets subsequent to January 1, 2002. Prior to the adoption, all intangible assets were amortized over the period during which the associated benefit was expected to be realized, generally on a straight-line basis. In connection with the implementation of SFAS No. 142, the Company was required to assess goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment. As a result, in 2002 the Company recorded a write-off before tax and minority interest of $499 million related to the Citysearch ($115 million) and PRC businesses ($384 million) as a cumulative effect of accounting change. Adoption of the new standard resulted in a one-time, non-cash after-tax, after minority interest charge of $461.4 million. The charge is reflected as a cumulative effect of an accounting change in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations as of January 1, 2002.

        In addition, in the second quarter of 2002, IAC recorded a further write-down of $22.2 million related to PRC. The write-down resulted from contingent purchase price recorded in the second quarter.

        Additionally, pursuant to SFAS No. 142, the Company assesses goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually as of October 1 of each year, or more frequently if circumstances indicate impairment may have occurred. The Company performed its annual assessment for impairment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for 2004 as of October 1, 2004 in connection with the preparation of its audited financial statements. Pursuant to this assessment, the Company recorded an impairment charge related to the write-down to the goodwill of PRC (Teleservices segment) of $184.8 million, before tax, which was recorded as a component of operating income (loss) in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. The write-down was determined by comparing the fair value of the business and the implied value of the goodwill with the carrying amounts on the balance sheet. The fair value of the reporting unit was determined based on a weighting of income and market approaches. The write-down primarily resulted from continued competition and macroeconomic factors which negatively impacted industry valuations and PRC's fourth quarter financial performance.

        The balance of goodwill and intangible assets, excluding amounts related to Expedia and TV Travel Shop, which are presented in discontinued operations and EUVÍA, which is presented in assets held for sale (see Note 21) is as follows (in thousands):

 
  December 31,
 
  2004
  2003
Goodwill   $ 5,361,825   $ 5,324,758
Intangible assets with indefinite lives     574,473     545,151
Intangible assets with definite lives     479,829     604,482
   
 
    $ 6,416,127   $ 6,474,391
   
 

        In total, goodwill and other intangible assets decreased $58.3 million as of December 31, 2004 as compared to the prior year. The decrease is due primarily to the Teleservices impairment charge noted above as well as the deductions principally related to the income tax benefit realized pursuant to the exercise of stock options assumed in business acquisitions that were vested at the transaction date and are treated as a reduction in goodwill when the income tax deductions are realized. These decreases were partially offset by additions related to new acquisitions, primarily ServiceMagic and Home Loan Center. The change in the goodwill balance also reflects adjustments to the carrying value of goodwill based upon the finalization of the valuation of intangible assets and their related deferred tax impacts and the elimination of valuation allowances recorded against acquired net operating losses.

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        Intangible assets with indefinite lives relate principally to trade names and trademarks acquired in the various acquisitions. At December 31, 2004, intangible assets with definite lives relate principally to the following (in thousands):

 
  Cost
  Accumulated
Amortization

  Net
  Weighted Average
Amortization Life
(Years)

Distribution agreements   $ 511,031   $ (405,945 ) $ 105,086   5.1
Purchase agreements     291,941     (133,499 )   158,442   11.6
Customer lists     147,824     (22,320 )   125,504   9.2
Technology     89,482     (53,490 )   35,992   3.9
Merchandise agreements     41,957     (18,719 )   23,238   5.8
Domain names     2,292     (271 )   2,021   3.1
Other     54,628     (25,082 )   29,546   3.4
   
 
 
   
  Total   $ 1,139,155   $ (659,326 ) $ 479,829    
   
 
 
   

        At December 31, 2003, intangible assets with definite lives related principally to the following (in thousands):

 
  Cost
  Accumulated
Amortization

  Net
  Weighted Average
Amortization Life
(Years)

Distribution agreements   $ 507,685   $ (321,758 ) $ 185,927   5.1
Purchase agreements     269,389     (86,116 )   183,273   11.8
Customer lists     147,153     (13,278 )   133,875   9.2
Technology     88,236     (27,039 )   61,197   4.0
Merchandise agreements     41,957     (11,205 )   30,752   5.8
Domain names     330     (39 )   291   2.5
Other     27,596     (18,429 )   9,167   1.5
   
 
 
   
  Total   $ 1,082,346   $ (477,864 ) $ 604,482    
   
 
 
   

        Amortization of intangible assets with definite lives is computed on a straight-line basis and based on December 31, 2004 balances for the next five years and thereafter is estimated to be as follows (in thousands):

Years Ending December 31,

   
2005   $ 151,023
2006     103,123
2007     67,629
2008     48,694
2009     34,054
2010 and thereafter     75,306
   
    $ 479,829
   

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        The following table presents the balance of goodwill by segment, including the changes in carrying amount of goodwill for the year ended December 31, 2004 (in thousands):

 
  Balance as of
January 1,
2004

  Additions
  (Deductions)
  Goodwill
Impairment

  Foreign
Exchange
Translation

  Balance as of
December 31,
2004

Retailing:                                    
  U.S.   $ 2,424,680   $ 13,082   $ (870 ) $   $   $ 2,436,892
  International     108,779                     108,779
   
 
 
 
 
 
Total Retailing     2,533,459     13,082     (870 )           2,545,671
Services:                                    
  Ticketing     1,007,300     35,358     (12,428 )       5,789     1,036,019
  Financial Services and Real Estate     571,859     86,534     (65,928 )           592,465
  Teleservices     314,001     2     (568 )   (184,780 )       128,655
  Home Services         112,973                 112,973
   
 
 
 
 
 
Total Services     1,893,160     234,867     (78,924 )   (184,780 )   5,789     1,870,112
Membership & Subscriptions:                                    
  Vacations     465,737     1,827                 467,564
  Personals     223,429     58     (2,580 )       821     221,728
  Discounts     208,973     48,431     (654 )           256,750
   
 
 
 
 
 
Total Membership & Subscriptions     898,139     50,316     (3,234 )       821     946,042
   
 
 
 
 
 
  Total   $ 5,324,758   $ 298,265   $ (83,028 ) $ (184,780 ) $ 6,610   $ 5,361,825
   
 
 
 
 
 

        Deductions principally relate to (1) the income tax benefit realized pursuant to the exercise of stock options assumed in business acquisitions that were vested at the transaction date and are treated as a reduction in purchase price when the deductions are realized, (2) adjustments to the carrying value of goodwill based upon the finalization of the valuation of intangible assets and their related deferred tax impacts and (3) the elimination of valuation allowances recorded against purchased net operating losses. Additions principally relate to new acquisitions, primarily ServiceMagic and Home Loan Center as well as adjustments to the carrying value of goodwill based upon the finalization of the valuation of intangible assets and their related deferred tax impacts.

        The following table presents the balance of goodwill by segment, including the changes in carrying amount of goodwill for the year ended December 31, 2003 (in thousands):

 
  Balance as of
January 1,
2003

  Additions
  (Deductions)
  Foreign
Exchange
Translation

  Balance as of
December 31,
2003

Retailing:                              
  U.S.   $ 2,424,606   $ 74   $   $   $ 2,424,680
  International     107,830     946         3     108,779
   
 
 
 
 
Total Retailing     2,532,436     1,020         3     2,533,459
Services:                              
  Ticketing     743,831     262,635     (7,015 )   7,849     1,007,300
  Financial Services and Real Estate         583,406     (11,547 )       571,859
  Teleservices     312,001     2,000             314,001
   
 
 
 
 
Total Services     1,055,832     848,041     (18,562 )   7,849     1,893,160
Membership & Subscriptions:                              
  Vacations     464,985     752             465,737
  Personals     65,195     152,858     (749 )   6,125     223,429
  Discounts         208,973             208,973
   
 
 
 
 
Total Membership & Subscriptions     530,180     362,583     (749 )   6,125     898,139
   
 
 
 
 
  Total   $ 4,118,448   $ 1,211,644   $ (19,311 ) $ 13,977   $ 5,324,758
   
 
 
 
 

        Deductions principally relate to the income tax benefit realized pursuant to the exercise of stock options assumed in business acquisitions that were vested at the transaction date and are treated as a

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reduction in purchase price when the deductions are realized. Additions principally relate to the 2003 merger of Ticketmaster, as described above in Note 3, as well as the 2003 acquisitions of LendingTree and Entertainment Publications which are described below.

ServiceMagic Goodwill and Intangibles

        On September 1, 2004, the Company completed its acquisition of ServiceMagic, Inc., a leading online marketplace connecting homeowners with pre-screened and customer rated residential contractors, real estate professionals and lenders. Immediately following the acquisition, the Company transferred ServiceMagic's financial services businesses to LendingTree for $20 million and ServiceMagic's Home Services portion of the business has been included in the Home Services sector since its acquisition. In connection with the ServiceMagic acquisition, IAC obtained an independent valuation of identifiable intangible assets acquired. This valuation identified $26.1 million of intangible assets other than goodwill. The trade name was identified as an indefinite lived intangible and $10.8 million was allocated to this asset. Intangibles with definite lives included real estate agent and lending relationships ($3.5 million), contractor relationships ($7.1 million), software ($4.4 million) and customer lists ($0.3 million) and are being amortized over a weighted-average period of 5.3 years. The net purchase price consideration paid for Service Magic was based on historical as well as expected performance metrics. The Company viewed Service Magic's revenue, Operating Income Before Amortization, net income and cash flow as its most important valuation metrics. The Company agreed to a purchase price that resulted in recognition of a significant amount of goodwill for a number of reasons including (1) ServiceMagic's market leading position and brand (2) ServiceMagic's business model, which complements the models of our other businesses.

Home Loan Center Goodwill and Intangibles

        On December 14, 2004, LendingTree acquired all of the outstanding stock of Home Loan Center ("HLC"), a consumer direct mortgage banker. HLC is licensed in all 50 states and derives its income primarily from fees charged for services related to the origination of mortgage loans and the subsequent sale of the loans to investors. The Company allocated a portion of that amount to (a) record a step-up in the recorded value of loans held for sale to fair value of $2.3 million, (b) record the fair value of interest rate lock commitments of $4.1 million and (c) record the value of the unlocked consumers in the "pipeline" of $1.2 million. Given that the acquisition was completed in December, a preliminary independent valuation of identifiable intangible assets acquired other than those referred to in the preceding sentence has not yet been completed. An independent valuation of identifiable intangible assets will be performed in 2005 and the goodwill recorded will be adjusted accordingly. Additional contingent purchase price may be earned by the HLC stockholders based on the earnings performance of HLC through December 31, 2007 (the "earnout period"). Since the additional contingent purchase is contingent upon future earnings, no liability is recorded for such amounts at December 31, 2004.

        The aggregate purchase price of the acquisitions of ServiceMagic and HLC was approximately $212 million, of which approximately $168 million was classified as goodwill as of December 31, 2004. None of the amounts allocated to goodwill are tax deductible.

LendingTree Goodwill and Intangibles

        On August 8, 2003, the Company completed its acquisition of all of the outstanding capital stock of LendingTree, Inc. in a stock-for-stock transaction. In the acquisition, LendingTree shareholders received 0.6199 of a share of IAC common stock for each share of LendingTree common stock that they owned and LendingTree preferred stockholders received the same merger consideration, on an as-converted basis. IAC issued an aggregate of approximately 9.4 million shares (adjusted to reflect IAC's one-for-two reverse stock split in 2005) of IAC common stock, and assumed approximately

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1.7 million stock options (adjusted to reflect IAC's one-for-two reverse stock split in 2005) in the merger.

        In connection with the LendingTree acquisition, the consideration attributable to intangible assets and goodwill was $714.6 million. IAC obtained an independent valuation of the identifiable intangible assets. This valuation identified $187.2 million of intangible assets other than goodwill. The goodwill recognized amounted to $527.4 million. The trade name was identified as an indefinite lived intangible and $87.0 million was allocated to this asset. Intangibles with definite lives included purchased service agreements ($62.8 million), technology ($24.7 million), customer backlog ($7.2 million) and customer lists ($5.5 million) and are being amortized over a weighted average period of 4.4 years. None of the amounts allocated to goodwill or intangible assets are tax deductible.

        The net purchase price consideration paid for LendingTree was based on historical as well as expected performance metrics. The Company viewed LendingTree's revenue, Operating Income Before Amortization, net income and cash flow as its most important valuation metrics. The Company agreed to a purchase price that resulted in recognition of a significant amount of goodwill for a number of reasons including: (1) LendingTree's market leading position and brand; (2) LendingTree's technological and operational expertise; and (3) the Company's expectation of significant growth in the online financial services and real estate market. LendingTree had a relatively short business history and was unprofitable in every year prior to 2002. As a result, the predominant portion of purchase price was based on the expected financial performance of LendingTree, and not the net asset value on the books at the time of the acquisition. This resulted in a significant amount of the purchase price being allocated to goodwill.

Entertainment Publications Goodwill and Intangibles

        In connection with the Entertainment Publications acquisition, which was completed on March 25, 2003, the consideration attributable to intangible assets and goodwill was $314.0 million. IAC obtained an independent valuation of identifiable intangible assets acquired. This valuation identified $103.1 million of intangible assets other than goodwill. The goodwill recognized amounted to $210.9 million. The trade name was identified as an indefinite lived intangible and $48.7 million was allocated to this asset. Intangibles with definite lives included distribution lists ($36.9 million), merchant agreements ($11.7 million), technology ($4.4 million), and covenant not-to-compete ($1.4 million) and are being amortized over a weighted average period of 8.8 years. None of the amounts allocated to goodwill or intangible assets are tax deductible.

        The net purchase price paid for Entertainment Publications was based on historical as well as expected performance metrics. The Company viewed Entertainment Publications revenue, Operating Income Before Amortization, net income and cash flow as its most important valuation metrics. The Company agreed to a purchase price that resulted in recognition of a significant amount of goodwill for a number of reasons including: (1) Entertainment Publications' business model complements the models of our other Membership and Subscriptions businesses; and (2) the early stages of Entertainment Publications' online migration. As a result, the predominant portion of purchase price was based on the expected financial performance of Entertainment Publications, and not the net asset value on the books at the time of the acquisition. This resulted in a significant amount of the purchase price being allocated to goodwill.

Discontinued Operations

        In connection with the Company's annual impairment review of intangible assets, an impairment charge of $32.7 million was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2004 related to the write-off of certain indefinite and definite-lived intangible assets of TV Travel Shop. This impairment was recorded in 2004 due to management's reassessment of TV Travel Shop's expected future financial performance and the fair value of the assets was determined based on the present value of estimated future cash flows.

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        The balance of goodwill and intangible assets included in discontinued operations and/or assets held for sale is as follows (in thousands):

 
  December 31,
 
  2004
  2003
Goodwill   $ 6,071,920   $ 5,948,877
Intangible assets with indefinite lives     895,446     873,838
Intangible assets with definite lives     383,915     490,418
   
 
    $ 7,351,281   $ 7,313,133
   
 

        The goodwill and intangible assets noted above include amounts related to the 2003 mergers with Expedia.com and Hotels.com (see Note 3) as well as amounts related to the acquisition of TripAdvisor in 2004 and Hotwire in 2003.

TripAdvisor Goodwill and Intangibles

        On April 27, 2004, the Company completed its acquisition of TripAdvisor, Inc., a leading travel search engine and directory that enables consumers to extensively research their travel and destination place via the internet. The Company's acquisition of TripAdvisor represented 94.1% of the business. IAC obtained an independent valuation of identifiable intangible assets acquired. This valuation identified $54.9 million of intangible assets other than goodwill. The trade name was identified as an indefinite-lived intangible and $30.3 million was allocated to this asset. Intangibles with definite lives included existing technology ($22.1 million), and customer lists ($2.5 million) and are being amortized over a weighted average period of 2.9 years. The net purchase price consideration paid for TripAdvisor was based on historical as well as expected performance metrics. The Company viewed TripAdvisor's revenue, Operating Income Before Amortization, net income and cash flow as its most important valuation metrics. The Company agreed to a purchase price that resulted in a significant amount of goodwill for a number of reasons including: (1) TripAdvisor's market leading position and brand; (2) TripAdvisor's business model which complements the business models of our other businesses; (3) growth opportunities in the markets in which TripAdvisor operates; and (4) TripAdvisor's technological and operational expertise. As a result, the predominant portion of the purchase price was based on the expected financial performance of TripAdvisor, and not the asset value on the books at the time of the acquisition. These factors resulted in a significant amount of the purchase price being allocated to goodwill.

Hotwire Goodwill and Intangibles

        On November 5, 2003, the Company completed its acquisition of Hotwire, a leading discount travel website. Total consideration paid was $666.7 million in cash, plus the assumption of options to acquire approximately 0.3 million shares of IAC common stock, warrants to acquire approximately 40 thousand shares of IAC common stock, and 0.2 million restricted share units. In connection with the Hotwire acquisition, the consideration attributable to intangible assets and goodwill was $659.8 million.

        IAC obtained an independent valuation of identifiable intangible assets acquired. This valuation identified $126.8 million of intangible assets other than goodwill. The goodwill recognized amounted to $533.0 million. The trade name was identified as an indefinite lived intangible and $90.0 million was allocated to this asset. Intangibles with definite lives included supply relationships ($28.5 million), technology ($7.0 million) and customer lists ($1.3 million) and are being amortized over a weighted average period of 4.1 years. None of the amounts allocated to goodwill or intangible assets are tax deductible.

        The net purchase price paid for Hotwire was based on historical as well as expected performance metrics. The Company viewed Hotwire revenue, Operating Income Before Amortization, net income and cash flow as its most important valuation metrics. The Company agreed to a purchase price that

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resulted in recognition of a significant amount of goodwill for a number of reasons including: (1) Hotwire's market leading position and brand; (2) Hotwire's business model, which complements the models of its other travel businesses; (3) growth opportunities in the markets in which Hotwire competes; and (4) Hotwire's technological and operational expertise. As a result, the predominant portion of purchase price was based on the expected financial performance of Hotwire, and not the net asset value on the books at the time of the acquisition. This resulted in a significant amount of the purchase price being allocated to goodwill.

NOTE 5: LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS

 
  December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
 
 
  (In thousands)

 
$750,000,000 7.00% Senior Notes (the "2002 Senior Notes") due January 15, 2013; interest payable each January 15 and July 15 commencing on July 15, 2003   $ 750,000   $ 750,000  
$360,845,000 63/4% Senior Notes (the "1998 Senior Notes") due November 15, 2005; interest payable each May 15 and November 15 commencing May 15, 1999.     360,845     360,845  
$275,000,000 Warehouse Credit Lines due on demand.     199,454      
$39,554,000 Installment Note Payable due January 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008.     39,554      
Other long-term obligations maturing through 2022     13,820     10,938  
   
 
 
Total gross long-term obligations     1,363,673     1,121,783  
Fair value basis adjustment attributable to hedged debt obligations     407     (1,103 )
Total unamortized discount     (4,412 )   (571 )
   
 
 
Total long-term obligations     1,359,668     1,120,109  
Less current maturities     (562,953 )   (2,283 )
   
 
 
Long-term obligations, net of current maturities   $ 796,715   $ 1,117,826  
   
 
 

        At December 31, 2004 current maturities of long-term obligations consist primarily of the $360.8 million of 1998 Senior Notes and the various warehouse lines of credit due on demand.

        One of the Company's subsidiaries, HLC, has various warehouse lines of credit that it uses to fund mortgage and home equity loans. HLC has available warehouse lines of credit of $275 million of which $199.5 million was outstanding at December 31, 2004. The interest rate under these lines of credit falls within a range of 30-day LIBOR plus 100 - 245 basis points, depending on the underlying quality of the loans in the borrowing base. Under the terms of the credit agreement, HLC is required to maintain various financial and other covenants.

        At December 31, 2004 the Company has outstanding two interest rate swap agreements with notional amounts of $250 million and $150 million, respectively, in each case related to a portion of the 2002 Senior Notes. During 2004, the Company sold other interest rate swap agreements for nominal gains, which are being amortized over the remaining life of the 2002 Senior Notes. The changes in fair value of the interest rate swaps outstanding at December 31, 2004 and 2003 resulted in a gain of $0.4 million and a loss of $1.1 million, respectively, which have been recognized as an increase or reduction of the corresponding debt as applicable. See Note 6 for further discussion.

        In connection with the acquisition of HLC, the Company is committed to pay a portion of the purchase price payments to former shareholders under an installment note payable in three future installments. These payments are due annually with $9.6 million due January 31, 2006, $10.0 million due January 31, 2007 and $20.0 million due January 31, 2008 and are recorded net of imputed interest of $4.1 million.

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        During 2003, the Company repurchased $92.2 million principal amount of the 1998 Senior Notes resulting in losses of $8.6 million.

        On December 16, 2002, IAC issued the 2002 Senior Notes, which are guaranteed by USANi LLC. The USANi LLC guaranty will terminate whenever the 1998 Senior Notes, co-issued by IAC and USANi LLC, cease to be outstanding or its obligations under the 1998 Senior Notes and the related indenture are discharged or defeased pursuant to the terms thereof.

        Aggregate contractual maturities of long-term obligations are as follows (in thousands):

Years Ending December 31,

   
2005   $ 562,953
2006     11,999
2007     9,698
2008     17,547
2009     258
Thereafter     757,213
   
    $ 1,359,668
   

        At December 31, 2004 and 2003, the Company leased certain IT equipment under capital leases with interest rates ranging from approximately 4.00% to 12.00%. Included in other long-term obligations above as of December 31, 2004 are capital lease obligations totaling approximately $5.8 million, net of interest of $0.2 million. Included in other long-term obligations above as of December 31, 2003 are capital lease obligations totaling approximately $2.8 million, net of interest of $0.1 million. Total fixed assets under capital leases at December 31, 2004 and 2003 approximate $9.8 million and $8.5 million, respectively, with accumulated depreciation of approximately $4.4 million and $4.9 million, respectively.

NOTE 6: DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

        IAC's objective in managing its exposure to interest rate risk on its long-term debt is to maintain its mix of floating rate and fixed rate debt within a certain range. This policy enables IAC to manage its exposure to the impact of interest rate changes. As such, from time to time, IAC may enter into interest rate swap transactions designated as fair value hedges with financial institutions to modify the interest characteristics on a portion of its long-term debt. In 2004 and 2003, the Company entered into various interest rate swap agreements related to a portion of the 2002 Senior Notes. The interest rate swaps allow IAC to receive fixed rate amounts in exchange for making floating rate payments based on LIBOR, which effectively changes the Company's interest rate exposure on a portion of the debt. As of December 31, 2004 and 2003, of the $750 million total notional amount of the 2002 Senior Notes, the interest rate is fixed on $350 million with the balance of $400 million remaining at a floating rate of interest based on the spread over 6-month LIBOR. To further manage risk, the Company sold swap agreements for nominal gains during 2004, which are being amortized over the remaining life of the 2002 Senior Notes. The changes in fair value of the interest rate swaps at December 31, 2004 and 2003 resulted in a gain of $0.4 million and a loss of $1.1 million, respectively. The fair value of the contracts has been recorded on the accompanying balance sheet as of December 31, 2004 in other non-current assets with a corresponding offset to the carrying value of the related debt. The gain or loss on the derivative in the period of change and the loss or gain of the hedged item attributed to the hedged risk are recognized in the statement of operations and are offsetting.

        In December 2004, the Company acquired HLC and in connection with its mortgage banking operations is exposed to additional interest rate risk. The fair value of loans held for sale is subject to change primarily due to changes in market interest rates. HLC hedges the changes in fair value of the loans held for sale primarily by using mortgage forward delivery contracts. These hedging relationships are documented as fair value hedges.

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        The fair value of loans held for sale is determined using current secondary market prices for loans with similar coupons, maturities and credit quality. The Company formally designates and documents these hedging relationships as fair value hedges. For loans held for sale that are hedged with forward delivery contracts, the carrying value is adjusted for the change in market value during the time the hedge was deemed to be highly effective. The effective portion of the derivative and loss or gain of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in the statement of operations as a component of revenue and are offsetting. If it is determined that the hedging relationship is not highly effective as a hedge, hedge accounting is discontinued. When hedge accounting is discontinued, the changes in fair value of derivative instruments are no longer offset with changes in value of the previously hedged loans held for sale and the difference is reflected in current earnings as a component of revenue. The fair value of the hedge instrument is recorded within other current assets in the accompanying balance sheet. During 2004, the amount of hedge ineffectiveness on loans held for sale resulted in the Company recognizing $0.5 million in gains.

        HLC enters into commitments with consumers to originate loans at a locked in interest rate (interest rate lock commitments—"IRLCs"). IAC reports IRLCs as derivative instruments in accordance with SFAS No. 133 and determines the fair value of IRLCs using current secondary market prices for underlying loans with similar coupons, maturity and credit quality, subject to the anticipated loan funding probability, or fallout factor. Similar to loans held for sale, the fair value of IRLCs is subject to change primarily due to changes in interest rates and fallout factors. Under HLC's risk management policy, HLC hedges the changes in fair value of IRLCs primarily by entering into forward delivery contracts which can reduce the volatility of earnings. Both the IRLCs and the related hedging instrument do not qualify for hedge accounting and are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value being recorded in current earnings as a component of revenue in the accompanying statement of operations. The change in the fair value of these derivative instruments resulted in a loss of $0.1 million during 2004, which has been reflected in the accompanying statement of operations. The IRLCs are recorded as a component of other current assets in the accompanying balance sheet.

        IAC's objective in managing its foreign exchange risk is to reduce its potential exposure to the changes that exchange rates might have on its earnings, cash flows and financial position. IAC's primary exposure to foreign currency risk relates to investments in foreign subsidiaries that transact business in a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar, primarily the Euro, British Pound Sterling and Canadian Dollar. The Company is also exposed to foreign currency risk related to its non-U.S. dollar denominated assets and liabilities. As such, from time to time, IAC may enter into forward contracts or swap transactions designated as cash flow hedges with financial institutions to protect against the volatility of future cash flows caused by changes in currency exchange rates in order to reduce, but not always entirely eliminate, the impact of currency exchange rate movements of these local currencies.

        On April 29, 2003, one of the Company's foreign subsidiaries entered into a five-year foreign exchange forward contract with a notional amount of $38.6 million, which was used to hedge against the change in value of a liability denominated in a currency other than the subsidiary's functional currency. This derivative contract has been designated as a cash flow hedge for accounting purposes and foreign exchange re-measurement gains and losses related to the contract and liability are recognized each period in our statement of operations and are offsetting. In addition, the remaining effective portion of the derivative's gain/loss is recorded in other comprehensive income until the liability is extinguished. The change in fair value of this foreign exchange forward contract at December 31, 2004 and 2003 resulted in an unrealized loss of $10.8 million and $5.7 million, respectively.

Discontinued Operations:

        On November 26, 2003, Expedia entered into a ten-year cross currency swap with a notional amount of Euro 39 million which is to mature on October 30, 2013 and is used to hedge against the change in value of an asset denominated in a currency other than the subsidiary's functional currency. This swap

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enables Expedia to pay Euro at a rate of the three-month EURIBOR plus 0.50% on Euro 39 million. In exchange Expedia receives 4.9% interest on $46.4 million in U.S. dollars. In addition, on April 14, 2004, Expedia entered into a cross currency swap with a notional amount of Euro 38.2 million which is to mature on April 7, 2014 and is used to hedge against the change in value of an asset in a similar manner to the swap described above. This swap enables Expedia to pay Euro at a rate of the six-month EURIBOR plus 0.90% on Euro 38.2 million. In exchange Expedia receives 5.47% interest on $45.9 million U.S. dollars. At the respective dates of maturity, these agreements call for the exchange of notional amounts. These derivative contracts have been designated as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes and foreign exchange re-measurement gains and losses related to these contracts and assets are recognized each period in the statement of operations and are offsetting. In addition, the remaining effective portion of these derivative's gain/loss is recorded in other comprehensive income until the hedged items are extinguished. The change in fair value of these cross currency swaps at December 31, 2004 and 2003 resulted in an unrealized loss of $12.8 million and $3.3 million, respectively. There was no ineffectiveness related to these cash flow hedges reported in the statement of operations for any periods presented. These amounts related to the Expedia swap contracts are included in discontinued operations.

        Periodically, Expedia has purchased 30 day foreign currency forwards in order to mitigate the effects of the changes in exchange rates between the time in which payables to hotel vendors in foreign countries are recorded and when they are settled. The changes in fair value of these foreign currency forwards are included as a component of cost of sales in the statement of operations. During the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, Expedia recognized nominal gains from forward contracts. As of December 31, 2004 there were no foreign currency forwards outstanding. These amounts related to the Expedia swap contracts are included in discontinued operations.

NOTE 7: INCOME TAXES

        U.S. and foreign earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income tax and minority interest are as follows:

 
  Years Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
 
  (In thousands)

 
U.S.   $ 110,518   $ (23,233 ) $ 54,376  
Foreign     21,774     15,661     (140,063 )
   
 
 
 
  Total   $ 132,292   $ (7,572 ) $ (85,687 )
   
 
 
 

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        The components of income tax expense attributable to continuing operations are as follows:

 
  Years Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
 
  (In thousands)

 
Current income tax expense:                    
Federal   $ 22,909   $ 63,115   $ 3,419  
State     32,696     10,017     4,572  
Foreign     29,246     15,828     5,980  
   
 
 
 
Current income tax expense     84,851     88,960     13,971  
   
 
 
 

Deferred income tax (benefit) expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Federal     11,151     (94,520 )   (28,946 )
State     (18,746 )   (16,088 )   (8,570 )
Foreign     (2,990 )   (2,566 )    
   
 
 
 
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense     (10,585 )   (113,174 )   (37,516 )
   
 
 
 
Income tax expense (benefit)   $ 74,266   $ (24,214 ) $ (23,545 )
   
 
 
 

        The current income tax payable has been reduced by $9.9 million, $121.6 million and $7.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively, for tax deductions attributable to stock based compensation. The related income tax benefits of this stock based compensation were recorded as amounts charged or credited to additional paid-in capital or a reduction in goodwill.

        The Company redomiciled the place of management of one of its foreign subsidiaries in 2004 to the U.S. The tax impact of the transaction was a foreign tax provision of $16 million (net of NOLs benefited of $23 million), fully offset by U.S. foreign income tax credits. Previously unbenefited foreign NOLs of $59 million expired unutilized as a result of the transaction.

        The tax effects of cumulative temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities at December 31, 2004 and 2003 are presented below. The

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valuation allowance is related to items for which it is more likely than not that the tax benefit will not be realized.

 
  December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
 
Deferred tax assets:              
Inventory   $ 4,821   $ 8,840  
Provision for accrued expenses     38,721     44,394  
Capital loss carryforwards     1,440     19,604  
Deferred revenue     9,377     16,880  
Net operating loss carryforwards     125,513     353,178  
Tax credit carryforwards     4,563     15,946  
Stock based compensation     35,088     17,644  
Other     65,453      
   
 
 
Total deferred tax assets     284,976     476,486  
Less valuation allowance     (104,711 )   (263,586 )
   
 
 
Net deferred tax assets     180,265     212,900  
   
 
 
Deferred tax liabilities:              
Property, plant and equipment     (6,413 )   (10,018 )
Prepaid expenses     (6,361 )   (18,782 )
Intangible and other assets     (1,078,608 )   (1,041,146 )
Investment in subsidiaries     (63,884 )   (66,031 )
VUE Limited Partnership     (1,036,376 )   (1,063,147 )
Other         (9,258 )
   
 
 
Total deferred tax liabilities     (2,191,642 )   (2,208,382 )
   
 
 
Net deferred tax liability   $ (2,011,377 ) $ (1,995,482 )
   
 
 

        Included within Deferred charges and other assets on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2004 is a non-current deferred tax asset of $11.8 million.

        At December 31, 2004, the Company had federal and state net operating loss carryforwards ("NOLs") of approximately $40 million and $607 million, respectively. If not utilized, the federal NOLs will expire at various times between 2012 and 2023, and the state NOLs will expire at various times between 2007 and 2024. Utilization of approximately $34 million of federal NOLs will be subject to limitations under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. In addition, utilization of certain state NOLs may be subject to limitations under state laws similar to Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. At December 31, 2004, the Company had foreign NOL carryforwards of approximately $426 million available to offset future income. Of these foreign losses, approximately $423 million can be carried forward indefinitely, and approximately $3 million will expire within five years. Utilization of approximately $407 million of foreign NOL carryforwards will be subject to annual limitations based on taxable income. During 2004, the Company recognized tax benefits for the utilization of NOLs of approximately $66 million, of which $24 million related to foreign operations. Of this amount $37 million was recorded as an increase of additional paid in capital or a reduction of goodwill.

        During 2004, the Company's valuation allowance decreased by approximately $159 million. Approximately $37 million of this reduction was recorded as a reduction of goodwill as a result of NOLs benefited on acquired entity NOLs or an increase to additional paid-in capital as a result of NOLs benefited on amounts generated from excess stock based compensation deductions. The remaining $122 million valuation allowance decrease is primarily due to foreign NOLs that expired

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unutilized or foreign NOLs for which the benefit was recognized in 2004 due to the tax impact of the change in domicile of a foreign subsidiary (discussed above). At December 31, 2004, the Company had a valuation allowance of approximately $105 million related to the portion of tax operating loss carryforwards and other items for which it is more likely than not that the tax benefit will not be realized. The tax benefit for approximately $3 million of valuation allowance recorded at December 31, 2004 will be applied as a reduction of goodwill or an increase to additional paid-in capital, if recognized in future years.

        A reconciliation of total income tax expense to the amounts computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to earnings from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest is shown as follows:

 
  Years Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
 
  (In thousands)

 
Income tax expense (benefit) at the federal statutory rate of 35%   $ 46,619   $ (2,650 ) $ (29,990 )
State income taxes, net of effect of federal tax benefit     8,632     (3,378 )   181  
Foreign income taxed at a different statutory tax rate     2,931     3,514     2,150  
Incremental tax on unremitted earnings of certain non-U.S. subsidiaries     3,240     6,917     3,493  
Net foreign losses with no benefit             2,966  
Equity in (income) losses of foreign joint ventures, net     (1,232 )       2,596  
Foreign income taxes related to the change in domicile of a foreign subsidiary     38,615          
NOLs utilized due to the change in domicile of a foreign subsidiary     (23,159 )        
Amortization of intangibles     11,464     24,104     18,958  
Impairment of non-deductible goodwill     56,207          
Change in valuation allowance     (111 )   (34,243 )   (29,008 )
Effect of change in estimated combined state tax rate         (3,537 )    
Minority interest             4,363  
Tax exempt income     (4,845 )   (5,755 )   (3,040 )
Foreign income tax credits utilized     (53,460 )   (4,615 )   11  
Change in tax reserves     (8,625 )   (4,987 )    
Other, net     (2,010 )   416     3,775  
   
 
 
 
Income tax expense (benefit)   $ 74,266   $ (24,214 ) $ (23,545 )
   
 
 
 

        The Company settled its IRS examination for the years ended December 31, 1997 through 2000. This settlement is currently under review by the IRS Joint Committee of Taxation ("JCT"). It is reasonably possible that there will be a resolution of this IRS examination in 2005. The Company is routinely under audit by federal, state, local and foreign authorities in the areas of income taxes and the remittance of sales and use taxes. These audits include questioning the timing and the amount of deductions and the allocation of income among various tax jurisdictions. The Company has recently been notified that the IRS will conduct a new routine tax return audit which will cover the periods 2001 through 2003. Annual tax provisions include amounts considered sufficient to pay assessments that may result from the examination of prior year returns; however, the amount ultimately paid upon resolution of issues raised may differ from the amount provided. In 2002, the Company made a cash

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refund claim to the IRS of approximately $14.1 million related to amended prior year income tax returns, of which $10 million was established through the tax provision in the current year.

        In 2004, the Company completed a study of tax basis of certain assets which resulted in a net $14.6 million reduction to the carrying value of deferred tax liabilities, of which $4.5 million was recorded as a benefit to the 2004 tax provision.

        In accordance with APB No. 23, no federal and state income taxes have been provided on permanently reinvested earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries aggregating approximately $19.2 million at December 31, 2004. Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred U.S. income tax liability with respect to such earnings is not practicable.

NOTE 8: COMMITMENTS

        The Company leases satellite transponders, computers, warehouse and office space, equipment and services used in connection with its operations under various operating leases, many of which contain escalation clauses.

        Future minimum payments under operating lease agreements are as follows (in thousands):

Years Ending December 31,

   
2005   $ 82,942
2006     59,298
2007     49,555
2008     41,497
2009     38,668
Thereafter     101,535
   
  Total   $ 373,495
   

        Expenses charged to operations under these agreements were $91.8 million, $91.7 million and $73.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

        The Company also has funding commitments that could potentially require its performance in the event of demands by third parties or contingent events, such as under lines of credit extended or under guarantees of debt, as follows (in thousands):

 
  Amount of Commitment Expiration Per Period
 
  Total Amounts
Committed

  Less Than
1 year

  1-3 years
  3-5 years
Letters of Credit   $ 33,341   $ 33,321   $ 20   $
Purchase Obligations     59,782     39,626     20,156    
Guarantees     6,290     5,502     477     311
   
 
 
 
  Total Commercial Commitments   $ 99,413   $ 78,449   $ 20,653   $ 311
   
 
 
 

        The letters of credit ("LOC's") primarily consist of trade LOC's, which primarily relate to HSN and are used for inventory purchases. There have been no claims made against any letters of credit. Trade LOC's are guarantees of payment based upon the delivery of goods. Purchase obligations are defined as agreements to purchase goods or services that are enforceable and legally binding and that specify all significant terms, including: fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased; fixed, minimum or variable pricing provisions; and the approximate timing of the transaction. The purchase obligations primarily relate to two national telecommunications contracts with certain vendors related to data transmission lines and telephones.

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Discontinued Operations

        At December 31, 2004, Expedia had standby LOC's amounting to $45.0 million that are primarily extended to certain hotel properties to secure payment for the potential purchase of hotel rooms. There have been no claims made against any letters of credit. At December 31, 2004, Expedia had outstanding guarantees amounting to $72.8 million, primarily related to the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority for the potential non-delivery of travel sold in the U.K. market as agents are required to be bonded in the U.K. in the event that tour operators cannot fulfill their obligations.

NOTE 9: RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

        Restructuring related expenses were approximately $1.5 million, $0.1 million and $54.1 million in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. The 2004 amounts are principally comprised of (1) asset impairments and severance costs related to the shut down of certain HSN facilities as HSN migrates certain operations to its new fulfillment center in Tennessee and (2) severance and other costs associated with the elimination of certain non-core business lines at the Personals segment. These charges were partially offset by the reversal of reserves related primarily to the favorable resolution of a contractual arrangement with a supplier, as well as the settlement of an uncollectible receivable that had been previously written off related to the restructuring of HSN's U.K. offices.

        The 2003 amounts are principally comprised of $3.1 million related to the write-down of a receivable from the 2002 restructuring of HSN's U.K. offices, $1.2 million related to facility closure costs at uDate's Derby, U.K. facility as the back-office operations of uDate were combined with Match International, and $1.4 million for PRC related to employee terminations due principally to the decline in the teleservicing market. Such restructuring charges were offset by the reversals of contingent costs for terminated employees, which are no longer probable of occurrence.

        The 2002 amounts are principally comprised of $14.8 million for HSN International related to the shut-down of HSN-Espanol, the Company's Spanish language electronic retailing operation, due to high costs of carriage and disappointing sales per home due to the fragmented market, $7.9 million for PRC related principally to the shut down of three call centers and employee terminations due principally to the decline of the teleservices market, and $31.4 million related to the write-off of the Company's investment in HSE-Italy.

        Costs that relate to ongoing operations are not part of the restructuring charges and are not included in "Restructuring" on the statement of operations. Furthermore, all inventory adjustments that resulted from the actions are classified as operating expenses in the statement of operations.

        In 2004, 2003 and 2002 the charges associated with the restructurings were as follows (in thousands):

 
  Years Ended December 31,
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
Continuing lease obligations   $ 83   $ 618   $ 1,234
Asset impairments     3,390     3,061     4,642
Employee termination costs     1,989     (2,635 )   3,920
Write-down of prepaid cable distribution fees             10,852
HSE-Italy             31,411
Other     (3,920 )   (1,023 )   2,071
   
 
 
    $ 1,542   $ 21   $ 54,130
   
 
 

        Continuing lease obligations primarily relate to vacated office space of uDate's Derby, UK facility as well as excess call center, warehouse and office space of PRC and HSN. Asset impairments relate

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primarily to the shut down of HSN's Salem, VA facility and leasehold improvements that are being abandoned. Employee termination costs relate primarily to severance and other costs related to the shutdown of HSN facilities, the elimination of certain non-core businesses at the Personals Segment as well as severance costs at PRC. Prepaid cable distribution fees relate to non-refundable upfront amounts paid by HSN-Espanol for carriage, primarily in Mexico. Other in 2004 primarily relates to the settlement of an uncollectible receivable that had been previously written off related to the restructuring of HSN's U.K. offices.

        As of December 31, 2004 and 2003, the remaining accrual balance related to restructuring charges was $1.8 million and $5.0 million, respectively. During 2004, the Company made payments of approximately $3.4 million related principally to lease obligations for abandoned facilities and employee severance costs. The 2004 balance relates primarily to ongoing obligations for facility leases and employee termination agreements, and are expected to be paid out according to the terms of these arrangements.

NOTE 10: SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

        All IAC common stock share information and related per share prices included in this note have been adjusted to reflect IAC's one-for-two reverse stock split in 2005.

Description of Common Stock and Class B Convertible Common Stock

        With respect to matters that may be submitted to a vote or for the consent of IAC's shareholders generally, including the election of directors, each holder of shares of IAC common stock, IAC Class B common stock and IAC preferred stock vote together as a single class. In connection with any such vote, each holder of IAC common stock is entitled to one vote for each share of IAC common stock held, each holder of IAC Class B common stock is entitled to ten votes for each share of IAC Class B common stock held and each holder of IAC preferred stock is entitled to two votes for each share of IAC preferred stock held. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the holders of shares of IAC common stock, acting as a single class, are entitled to elect 25% of the total number of IAC's directors, and, in the event that 25% of the total number of directors shall result in a fraction of a director, then the holders of shares of IAC common stock, acting as a single class, are entitled to elect the next higher whole number of IAC's directors. In addition, Delaware law requires that certain matters be approved by the holders of shares of IAC common stock, holders of IAC Class B common stock or holders of IAC preferred stock voting as a separate class.

        Shares of IAC Class B common stock are convertible into shares of IAC common stock at the option of the holder thereof, at any time, on a share-for-share basis. Such conversion ratio will in all events be equitably preserved in the event of any recapitalization of IAC by means of a stock dividend on, or a stock split or combination of, outstanding shares of IAC common stock or IAC Class B common stock, or in the event of any merger, consolidation or other reorganization of IAC with another corporation. Upon the conversion of shares of IAC Class B common stock into shares of IAC common stock, those shares of IAC Class B common stock will be retired and will not be subject to reissue. Shares of IAC common stock are not convertible into shares of IAC Class B common stock.

        Except as described herein, shares of IAC common stock and IAC Class B common stock are identical. The holders of shares of IAC common stock and the holders of shares of IAC Class B common stock are entitled to receive, share for share, such dividends as may be declared by IAC's Board of Directors out of funds legally available therefore. In the event of a liquidation, dissolution, distribution of assets or winding-up of IAC, the holders of shares of IAC common stock and the holders of shares of IAC Class B common stock are entitled to receive, share for share, all the assets of IAC available for distribution to its stockholders, after the rights of the holders of the IAC preferred stock have been satisfied.

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        In the event that IAC issues or proposes to issue any shares of IAC common stock or Class B common stock (including shares issued upon exercise, conversion or exchange of options, warrants and convertible securities), Liberty will have preemptive rights that entitle it to purchase a number of IAC common shares so that Liberty will maintain the identical ownership interest in IAC that Liberty had immediately prior to such issuance or proposed issuance. Any purchase by Liberty will be allocated between IAC common stock and Class B common stock in the same proportion as the issuance or issuances giving rise to the preemptive right, except to the extent that Liberty opts to acquire shares of IAC common stock in lieu of shares of IAC Class B common stock. During 2004, Liberty did not exercise any of its preemptive rights. During 2003 the Company received proceeds of approximately $1.2 billion related to the sale of 24.4 million shares of common stock to Liberty, pursuant to Liberty's preemptive rights in relation to the Ticketmaster merger, the uDate acquisition, the Expedia and Hotels.com mergers and in connection with IAC option exercises between May 2, 2003 and June 3, 2003.

Description of Preferred Stock

        IAC's Board of Directors has the authority to designate, by resolution, the powers, preferences, rights and qualifications, limitations and restrictions of preferred stock issued by IAC without any further vote or action by the shareholders. Any shares of preferred stock so issued would have priority over shares of IAC common stock and shares of IAC Class B common stock with respect to dividend or liquidation rights or both.

        In connection with the 2002 acquisition of a controlling interest in Expedia, Inc., IAC issued an aggregate of approximately 13.1 million preferred shares, par value $0.01 per share, designated as "Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock," each having a $50.00 face value and a term of 20 years, which is referred to in this document as IAC preferred stock. Each share of IAC preferred stock is convertible, at the option of the holder at any time, into that number of shares of IAC common stock equal to the quotient obtained by dividing $50 by the conversion price per share of IAC common stock. The conversion price is initially equal to $67.50 per share of IAC common stock and is subject to downward adjustment if the price of IAC common stock exceeds $70.20 at the time of conversion pursuant to a formula set forth in the certificate of designation for the IAC preferred stock. At the end of the 20-year term, all then outstanding shares of IAC preferred stock shall automatically be converted into shares of IAC common stock. Shares of IAC preferred stock may be put to IAC at the option of the holder thereof on the fifth, seventh, tenth and fifteenth anniversary of February 4, 2002 for cash or stock at IAC's option. IAC also has the right to redeem the shares of IAC preferred stock for cash or stock commencing on the tenth anniversary of February 4, 2002. In the event of a voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of IAC, holders of IAC preferred stock will be entitled to receive, in preference to any holder of IAC common stock or IAC Class B common stock, an amount per share equal to all accrued and unpaid dividends plus the greater of (a) face value, or (b) the liquidating distribution that would be received had such holder converted the IAC preferred stock into IAC common stock immediately prior to the liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of IAC. The preferred shares bear interest at 1.99%, payable quarterly in cash or stock at IAC's option. If IAC elects to pay cash, the amount is approximately $13.1 million on an annual basis. The Company paid cash dividends of $13.1 million, $13.1 million and $11.8 million in the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

        In accordance with SFAS 128 "Earnings per Share," for purposes of calculating diluted EPS, the Company uses the if-converted method of calculating the dilutive effect of the IAC preferred stock. Under the if-converted method, securities are assumed to be converted at the beginning of the period if the conversion of those shares would be dilutive.

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Note Receivable from Key Executive for Common Stock Issuance

        In connection with the employment of Barry Diller as Chief Executive Officer in August 1995, the Company agreed to sell Mr. Diller 883,976 shares of IAC common stock ("Diller Shares") at $11.3126 per share for cash and a non-recourse promissory note in the approximate amount of $5.0 million, secured by approximately 530,000 shares of IAC Common Stock. The promissory note is due on the earlier of (i) the termination of Mr. Diller's employment, or (ii) September 5, 2007.

Stockholders Agreement

        Mr. Diller, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, through BDTV, INC., BDTV II, INC., BDTV III, INC., BDTV IV, INC., his own holdings and pursuant to the Stockholders Agreement among Mr. Diller, Universal, Liberty, and Vivendi (the "Stockholders Agreement"), has the right to vote approximately 20.9% (66,271,511 shares) of IAC's outstanding common stock, and 100% (32,314,998 shares) of IAC's outstanding Class B common stock at December 31, 2004. As a result, Mr. Diller controls 59.7% of the outstanding total voting power of the Company as of December 31, 2004 and is effectively able to control the outcome of nearly all matters submitted to a vote of the Company's shareholders. Liberty holds substantially all of the economic interest in, and Mr. Diller holds all of the voting power in, the shares of IAC stock held by the BDTV entities listed above.

Reserved Common Shares

        In connection with equity compensation plans, warrants, and other matters, 98,721,748 shares of IAC common stock were reserved as of December 31, 2004.

Stock-Based Warrants

        At December 31, 2004, warrants (in thousands) to acquire shares of IAC common were outstanding as follows:

 
  Average Strike per Share
  Expiration Date
  Number of IAC common shares underlying Warrants outstanding at December 31, 004
Issued in 2002 Expedia.com deal   $ 70.20   2/4/09   7,295
Issued in Vivendi deal:              
  Tranche 1   $ 55.00   2/7/12   12,094
  Tranche 2   $ 65.00   2/7/12   4,000
Converted Expedia:              
  Tranche 1   $ 26.82   2/4/09   11,855
  Other   $ 26.24   11/7/05-5/19/10   333
             
    $ 49.58       35,577
             

        In addition to the warrants outstanding as noted above, Hotels.com entered into several exclusive affiliate distribution and marketing agreements and agreed to issue warrants to purchase shares of its common stock to affiliates if they achieved certain performance targets. As a result of the Company's assumption of Hotels.com warrants in the merger, at December 31, 2004, the Company had contingently issuable warrants to purchase approximately 1.1 million shares of IAC common stock under such agreements. Such warrants will be issued at fair market value on the date of issuance if and when earned.

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        On September 17, 2004, warrants to acquire 2.1 million shares of IAC common stock issued in conjunction with the Ticketmaster merger expired unexercised. The strike prices ranged from $64.18 to $128.34. During 2004 there were no material warrant exercises.

        On June 30, 2003 pursuant to the exercise, as Barry Diller's designee, of a right of first refusal, the Company repurchased from Vivendi warrants to acquire 14.1 million shares of IAC common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $407.4 million.

        On June 23, 2003, in conjunction with the Hotels.com merger, IAC issued to former warrant holders of Hotels.com, warrants to acquire 0.6 million shares of IAC common stock. Due to the termination of the Travelocity affiliate relationship in September 2003, 0.4 million remaining outstanding Travelocity warrants were cancelled.

        On August 8, 2003, in conjunction with the Expedia merger, IAC purchased for $32.2 million approximately 0.4 million warrants which were issued by Expedia in February 2002. In addition, IAC issued to former warrant holders of Expedia, warrants to acquire 12.2 million shares of IAC common stock. During 2003, 0.1 million warrants were exercised into IAC common stock for proceeds of $3.9 million.

Common Stock Exchangeable for Preferred Interest

        NBC Universal, Inc.'s current beneficial ownership in IAC is in the form of 21.6 million shares of IAC common stock and 6.7 million shares of Class B common stock (for a total of 28.3 million IAC shares). Such number of shares is required to be held by Universal Studios, Inc. or its affiliates in connection with Universal's obligations related to our ownership of the Class B preferred interest in VUE. The preferred is to be settled by Universal at its then face value with a maximum of approximately 28.3 million IAC common shares, provided that Universal may substitute cash in lieu of shares of IAC common stock (but not IAC Class B common stock), at its election. If IAC's share price exceeds $81.64 per share at the time of settlement, fewer than 28.3 million shares would be received. The value of 28.3 million shares of $1.4 billion has been reclassified from Additional Paid in Capital to Common Stock Exchangeable for Preferred Interest, which account is presented on a separate line item outside of Shareholders' Equity. The value of the shares will not be adjusted, unless the value of IAC common stock suffers a decline in value that is other than temporary over the twenty-year holding period.

        On June 7, 2005, IAC completed a transaction with NBC Universal in which IAC sold its common and preferred interests in VUE for approximately $3.4 billion in aggregate consideration including the 28.3 million shares referred to above.

Common Stock Repurchases

        In November 2004, IAC announced that its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 40 million shares of IAC common stock. This authorization is in addition to the 11.4 million shares IAC has remaining under the repurchase authorizations announced in March 2003 and November 2003, which initially covered a total of 40 million shares. IAC may purchase shares over an indefinite period of time, on the open market or through private transactions, depending on those factors IAC deems relevant at any particular time, including, without limitation, market conditions, share price and future outlook. During 2004 and 2003, IAC purchased 7.9 million and 20.6 million shares for aggregate consideration of $426.9 million and $1.4 billion, respectively. At December 31, 2004, IAC had 51.4 million shares remaining in its authorization.

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Restricted Stock Units

        Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") are awards in the form of phantom shares or units, denominated in a hypothetical equivalent number of shares of IAC common stock and with the value of each RSU equal to the market price of IAC common stock at the date of grant. RSUs may be settled in cash, stock or both, as determined at the time of grant. However, under the terms of outstanding IAC RSU awards, at time of vest, all awards to international employees are to be settled in cash. The Company follows the guidance of SFAS No. 148 and accounts for these international awards as liabilities which are marked to market each reporting period through earnings. At December 31, 2004 approximately 0.3 million international awards were outstanding. Each RSU grant is subject to a vesting requirement that includes one or both of service-based vesting where a specific period of continued employment must pass before an award vests, and performance-based vesting where certain performance targets set at the time of grant must be achieved before an award vests. Pursuant to the plans under which IAC awards RSUs, IAC may make adjustments to the number and kind of shares covered by the RSUs granted to reflect any changes in corporate capitalization (including a change in the number of shares of outstanding common stock) resulting from a stock split or a corporate transaction, such as a merger, consolidation, separation, including a spin-off or other distribution of stock or property, reorganization or liquidation or other similar type of transaction. The Company recognizes expense for all stock-based instruments granted or modified after January 1, 2003. For RSU grants to U.S. employees, the accounting charge is measured at fair value at the grant date and amortized ratably as non-cash compensation over the vesting term. The expense associated with RSU awards to non-U.S. employees is initially measured at fair value at the grant date and amortized ratably, subject to mark-to-market adjustments for changes in the price of IAC common stock, as compensation expense within general and administrative expenses.

NOTE 11: CONTINGENCIES

        In the ordinary course of business, the Company is a party to various lawsuits. In the opinion of management, the ultimate outcome of these lawsuits should not have a material impact on the liquidity, results of operations, or financial condition of the Company. The Company also evaluates other potential contingent matters, including value-added tax, transient occupancy or accommodation tax and similar matters. IAC does not believe that the amount of liability that could be reasonably possible with respect to these matters would have a material adverse effect on its financial results.

NOTE 12: BENEFIT PLANS

        IAC has a retirement savings plan in the United States, that qualifies under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Participating employees may contribute up to 16% of their pretax salary, but not more than statutory limits. IAC contributes fifty cents for each dollar a participant contributes in this plan, with a maximum contribution of 3% of a participant's earnings. Matching contributions for all plans were $8.4 million, $5.9 million, and $4.4 million in fiscal 2004, 2003, and 2002. Matching contributions are invested proportionate to each participant's voluntary contributions in the investment options provided under the plan. Investment options in the plan include IAC common stock, but neither participant nor our matching contributions are required to be invested in IAC common stock.

NOTE 13: STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS

        IAC currently has a total of sixteen equity based compensation plans under which options and other equity awards are outstanding, including plans assumed in acquisitions. During the current year, one of these plans was assumed in connection with the acquisition of ServiceMagic. The provisions of these plans are similar in that each plan generally has a term of ten years with awards under those plans vesting generally over a four-year period for stock options and over a five-year period for RSUs. Eleven of the sixteen plans, including those assumed, have no additional options or other equity awards

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available for future grant. Although five of the remaining plans still have additional options or other equity awards available for future grant, the Company intends on only granting future awards from three of its currently active plans. These remaining three compensation plans cover outstanding options to acquire shares of IAC common stock and RSUs and provide for the future grant of options and other equity awards.

        The following information is with respect to three plans under which future awards may be granted and has been adjusted to reflect IAC's one-for-two reverse stock split in 2005. Under the IAC 2000 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan, the Company initially was authorized to grant options, restricted stock and other equity based awards for up to 10,000,000 shares of IAC common stock to its employees, officers, directors and consultants. Under the 1997 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan, the Company initially was authorized to grant options, restricted stock and other equity based awards for up to 20,000,000 shares of IAC common stock to its employees, officers, directors and consultants. Finally, under the Silver King Communications, Inc. 1995 Stock Incentive Plan, the Company initially was authorized to grant options, restricted stock and other equity awards for up to 3,000,000 shares of common stock to its employees, officers and consultants.

        Each of the three plans mentioned above has a stated term of ten years and provides that the exercise price of options granted generally will not be less than the market price of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. The plans do not specify grant dates or vesting schedules as those determinations are delegated to the Compensation/Benefits Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Committee") and each grant agreement reflects the vesting schedule for that particular grant as determined by the Committee. Option awards to date have generally vested in equal annual installments over a four-year period from the date of grant. A summary of changes in outstanding options (adjusted to reflect IAC's one-for-two reverse stock split in 2005) under the stock option plans is as follows:

 
  December 31,
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
  Shares
  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price($)

  Shares
  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price($)

  Shares
  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price($)

 
  (Shares in thousands)

Outstanding at beginning of period   48,835   $ 22.84   34,007   $ 22.58   42,213   $ 25.02
Granted or issued, principally, in connection with mergers   418     18.12   28,211     24.04   1,300     56.10
Exercised   (8,705 )   16.92   (11,205 )   23.58   (4,604 )   31.40
Cancelled   (1,874 )   31.02   (2,178 )   28.34   (4,902 )   43.98
   
       
       
     
Outstanding at end of period   38,674     23.54   48,835     22.84   34,007     22.58
   
       
       
     
Options exercisable   33,086   $ 22.52   34,672   $ 20.24   29,425   $ 18.74
   
       
       
     
Available for grant   5,817         8,670         8,305      
   
       
       
     

        The weighted average fair value of options granted during the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 was $44.82, $36.76, and $26.70 respectively.

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        The following table summarizes the information about options outstanding and exercisable (adjusted to reflect IAC's one-for-two reverse stock split in 2005) of December 31, 2004.

 
  Options Outstanding
  Options Exercisable
Range of Exercise Prices

  Outstanding at December 31, 2004
  Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years
  Weighted Average Exercise Price
  Exercisable at December 31, 2004
  Weighted Average Exercise Price
 
  (Shares in thousands)

$5.00 to $10.00   9,301   1.5   $ 8.54   8,477   $ 8.80
$10.01 to $20.00   15,762   2.1     16.70   15,475     16.72
$20.01to $30.00   4,203   5.3     24.78   2,043     25.00
$30.01 to $40.00   2,478   7.1     34.18   1,437     34.60
$40.01 to $50.00   3,712   6.0     45.94   3,026     46.04
$50.01 to $60.00   2,115   5.9     56.38   1,662     55.86
$60.01 to $70.00   155   7.4     65.42   75     65.76
$70.01 to $80.00   67   8.1     75.38   28     74.94
$80.01 to $90.00   824   5.1     82.80   806     82.78
$90.01 to $100.00   57   5.0     91.58   57     91.58
   
           
     
    38,674   3.3   $ 23.54   33,086   $ 22.52
   
           
     

        Under the IAC 2000 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan and the 1997 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan (adjusted to reflect IAC's one-for-two reverse stock split in 2005), IAC has approximately 4.7 million shares of restricted stock and RSUs outstanding at December 31, 2004, which vest principally over a period of five years, including approximately 3.0 million units issued in 2004. The weighted average fair value of restricted stock and RSUs granted during the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 was $59.68 and $54.28 respectively.

NOTE 14: SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Transactions for 2004

        In 2004, the Company incurred non-cash distribution and marketing expense of $1.3 million and non-cash compensation expense of $70.3 million. Amortization of non-cash distribution and marketing expense consists mainly of non-cash advertising secured from Universal Television as part of the VUE Transaction. Ticketmaster and Match.com also recognized non-cash distribution and marketing expense related to barter arrangements, which expired in March 2004, for distribution secured from third parties. The advertising provided has been secured by IAC, which in turn has retained the non-cash advertising pursuant to an agreement with Universal as part of the VUE Transaction. Sufficient advertising has been secured to satisfy existing obligations.

        In 2004, IAC recognized $39.9 million of paid-in-kind interest income on the VUE Series A Preferred received in connection with the VUE Transaction.

        In 2004, the Company recognized pre-tax income of $31.9 million on equity earnings in unconsolidated subsidiaries, including income of $16.2 million from its 5.44% proportionate share in VUE.

        In 2004, the Company recognized non-cash revenues of $15.2 million as a result of deferred revenue recorded in connection with its various acquisitions.

        In 2004, the Company recognized $184.8 million of goodwill impairment, resulting from the write-down of the goodwill at the Teleservices segment.

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Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Transactions for 2003

        On January 17, 2003, IAC completed its merger with Ticketmaster. IAC issued an aggregate of 22.7 million shares (adjusted to reflect IAC's one-for-two reverse stock split in 2005) of IAC common stock.

        On April 4, 2003, IAC completed the acquisition of uDate. IAC issued an aggregate of 2.7 million shares (adjusted to reflect IAC's one-for-two reverse stock split in 2005) of IAC common stock.

        On August 8, 2003, IAC completed its merger with LendingTree. IAC issued an aggregate of 9.4 million shares (adjusted to reflect IAC's one-for-two reverse stock split in 2005) of IAC common stock.

        In 2003, the Company incurred non-cash distribution and marketing expense of $9.5 million and non-cash compensation expense of $32.4 million. Ticketmaster and Match.com recognize non-cash distribution and marketing expense related to barter arrangements for distribution secured from third parties, whereby advertising is provided by Ticketmaster and Match.com to a third party in return for distribution over the third party's network.

        In 2003, IAC recognized $37.3 million of paid-in-kind interest income on the VUE Series A Preferred received in connection with the VUE Transaction.

        In 2003, the Company recognized pre-tax losses of $220.8 million on equity losses in unconsolidated subsidiaries, resulting almost entirely from its 5.44% proportionate share of a $4.5 billion impairment charge for goodwill and intangible assets and other long-lived assets recognized by VUE.

        In 2003, the Company recognized non-cash revenues of $27.6 million as a result of deferred revenue recorded in connection with its various acquisitions.

Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Transactions for 2002

        On April 12, 2002, Ticketmaster acquired all of the equity interests of Soulmates Technology Pty Ltd ("Soulmates"), a global online personals company that provides dating and matchmaking services in nearly 30 countries worldwide. In connection with the acquisition, Ticketmaster issued 817,790 shares of Ticketmaster Class B common stock valued at approximately $23.6 million.

        On May 31, 2002, the Company redeemed in full the Savoy Debentures. The Company recorded a loss of $2.0 million, of which $1.4 million was related to the write-off of deferred finance costs.

        In connection with the VUE Transaction on May 7, 2002, shares of USANi LLC held by Liberty were exchanged for 3.6 million shares (adjusted to reflect IAC's one-for-two reverse stock split in 2005) of IAC common stock.

        On June 27, 2002, the Company and Liberty completed the exchange of Liberty's Home Shopping Network ("Holdco") shares, with the Company issuing an aggregate of 15.8 million shares (adjusted to reflect IAC's one-for-two reverse stock split in 2005) of IAC common stock and 0.8 million shares (adjusted to reflect IAC's one-for-two reverse stock split in 2005) of IAC Class B common stock.

        In 2002, the Company incurred non-cash restructuring charges of $46.6 million related to various initiatives across business segments.

        In 2002, the Company incurred non-cash distribution and marketing expense of $4.7 million and non-cash compensation expense of $10.0 million.

        In 2002, IAC recognized $23.0 million of paid-in-kind interest income on the VUE Series A Preferred received in connection with the VUE Transaction.

        In 2002, the Company recognized non-cash net revenues of $7.1 million as a result of deferred revenue recorded in connection with its various acquisitions.

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        In 2002 the Company recognized pre-tax losses of $119.2 million on equity losses in unconsolidated subsidiaries, resulting primarily from HOT Networks, which operates electronic retailing operations in Europe. In 2002, the Company also recognized $22.2 million related to goodwill impairment, which was related to a contingent purchase price adjustment.

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:

 
  Years Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
 
  (In thousands)

   
 
Cash paid during the period for:                    
  Interest   $ 77,156   $ 59,075   $ 37,877  
  Income tax payments     112,231     14,857     9,356  
  Income tax refund     (7,404 )   (3,413 )   (678 )

Discontinued Operations

Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Transactions for 2004

        In 2004, Expedia incurred non-cash distribution and marketing expense of $16.7 million and non-cash compensation expense of $171.4 million. The non-cash advertising from Universal received as part of the VUE transaction as noted above has been used primarily for the benefit of Expedia, which runs television advertising primarily on the USA and Sci Fi cable channels without any cash cost.

        In 2004, Expedia recognized pre-tax income of $0.2 million on equity earnings in unconsolidated affiliates.

        In 2004, Expedia recognized non-cash revenues of $0.1 million as a result of deferred revenue recorded in connection with its various acquisitions.

Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Transactions for 2003

        On June 23, 2003, IAC completed its merger with Hotels.com. IAC issued an aggregate of 22.2 million shares (adjusted to reflect IAC's one-for-two reverse stock split in 2005) of IAC common stock.

        On August 8, 2003, IAC completed its merger with Expedia.com. IAC issued an aggregate of 50.4 million shares (adjusted to reflect IAC's one-for-two reverse stock split in 2005) of IAC common stock.

        In 2003, Expedia incurred non-cash distribution and marketing expense of $42.0 million and non-cash compensation expense of $95.8 million. Amortization of non-cash distribution and marketing expense consists mainly of Hotels.com performance warrants issued to obtain distribution and non-cash advertising secured from Universal Television as part of the VUE Transaction. With the termination of the Travelocity affiliate agreement in September 2003, all outstanding unvested Travelocity warrants were cancelled.

        In 2003, Expedia recognized non-cash revenues of $0.1 million as a result of deferred revenue recorded in connection with its various acquisitions.

Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Transactions for 2002

        On February 4, 2002, IAC completed the acquisition of a controlling interest in Expedia. IAC issued an aggregate of 10.3 million shares (adjusted to reflect IAC's one-for-two reverse stock split in 2005) of IAC common stock, 13.1 million shares of $50 face value 1.99% cumulative convertible

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preferred stock of IAC and warrants to acquire 7.3 million shares (adjusted to reflect IAC's one-for-two reverse stock split in 2005) of IAC common stock at an exercise price of $70.20.

        On May 1, 2002, IAC acquired all of the equity interests of TV Travel Shop. In connection with the acquisition, IAC issued 0.8 million shares (adjusted to reflect IAC's one-for-two reverse stock split in 2005) of IAC common stock valued at approximately $48.1 million.

        In 2002, Expedia incurred non-cash distribution and marketing expense of $32.7 million and non-cash compensation expense of $5.6 million.

        In 2002, Expedia recognized pre-tax losses of $0.6 million on equity losses in unconsolidated affiliates.

        In 2002, Expedia recognized non-cash revenues of $24.8 million as a result of deferred revenue recorded in connection with its various acquisitions.

NOTE 15: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Continuing Operations

        The Company has various agreements with Microsoft Corporation ("Microsoft"), including partner agreements, licensing agreements and support agreements with various subsidiaries, including Match.com and LendingTree. Total fees paid with respect to these agreements in 2004, 2003 and 2002 were approximately $41.7 million, $21.5 million and $8.0 million, respectively. Amounts payable related to these various agreements at December 31, 2004 and 2003 were $4.1 million and $4.9 million, respectively.

        During 2004, the Company paid $5.7 million to National Broadcasting Company related to television advertising.

        During 2004, the Company launched a co-branded credit card program with a subsidiary of GE. Pursuant to the arrangement, the Company received approximately $5.4 million in payments from the GE subsidiary, primarily in the form of revenue share payments in respect of purchases made pursuant to the co-branded card and sales and marketing support for the program.

        At December 31, 2004, and 2003, accounts and notes receivable net, and deferred charges and other included amounts receivable from VUE of $45.1 million and $55.3 million, respectively, related to cross promotional advertising secured pursuant to the VUE Transaction.

        During 2004 and 2003, the Company received $4.6 million and $2.0 million, respectively, which represents tax distributions relating to the Company's 5.44% investment in VUE. Additionally, in 2004 the Company received a $13.0 million distribution from VUE that represented a partial return on investment.

        During 2004, 2003 and 2002, the Company received $64.8 million, $63.9 million and $41.1 million, respectively, which represents interest income on the VUE Series B preferred equity interests.

        During 2004, 2003 and 2002, the Company recognized $39.9 million, $37.3 million and $23.0 million, respectively, which represents paid-in-kind interest income on the VUE Series A preferred equity interests.

        The Company has a secured, non-recourse note receivable of approximately $5.0 million from its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. See Note 10.

        In October 2000, a subsidiary of IAC and Nineteen Forty CC Inc. ("Nineteen Forty"), a company owned by Mr. Diller, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IAC, acquired an aircraft for use by Mr. Diller and other directors and executive officers of IAC in connection with IAC's business. In connection with this transaction, Nineteen Forty, which originally was under contract to purchase the aircraft, assigned to IAC its rights under the purchase agreement and, in exchange, IAC granted

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Nineteen Forty an option to acquire all or any portion of the aircraft ultimately acquired by IAC for its depreciated value on IAC's books. The aircraft is currently owned 77.2% by the IAC subsidiary and 22.8% by Nineteen Forty. IAC's ownership interest remains subject to Nineteen Forty's option. IAC pays all operating and maintenance expenses relating to the aircraft. IAC has entered into an agreement with Nineteen Forty pursuant to which IAC leases Nineteen Forty's 22.8% interest in the aircraft for lease payments of approximately $53,000 per month. The foregoing payment rate was based on market lease rates for a similar aircraft.

        On December 20, 2004, IAC invested $500,000 in convertible preferred stock of an online start-up venture controlled by IAC's Vice Chairman, Victor Kaufman. IAC has committed to invest a total of $2 million, which would give IAC preferred stock convertible into 20% of the outstanding common stock of the venture. IAC has various approval rights over significant transactions, the right to appoint directors to the board of directors proportionate to its holdings, and various forms of anti-dilution protection for its investment. It also has the option to purchase additional preferred stock for $20 million such that IAC would hold a 50% ownership percentage in the venture, the right to purchase Mr. Kaufman's shares prior to March 31, 2012 at fair market value, and the right to put its investment to the venture at the time of the venture's first significant financing for the value of its stake implied by the terms of such financing, discounted by 30% to account for the illiquidity of the stock. Prior to making its investment, IAC received an analysis from an independent financial appraiser which concluded that the terms of IAC's investment, including the financial terms, were reasonable and consistent with, and in certain instances more favorable to IAC, than those contained in similar first-round financing transactions between unrelated parties. The terms of the transaction were negotiated between Mr. Kaufman and various members of IAC's senior management and approved by IAC's Audit Committee.

        Under the USANi LLC Operating Agreement, USANi LLC was obligated to make a distribution to each of the LLC members in an amount equal to each member's share of USANi LLC's taxable income at a specified tax rate. The final distribution was made in 2002 in the amount of $154.1 million relating to 2001 and through May 2002, as IAC now owns 100% of USANi LLC.

Discontinued Operations

        The Company has various agreements with Microsoft Corporation ("Microsoft"), including a services agreement for use of data center services by Expedia.com. Total fees paid with respect to these agreements in 2004, 2003 and 2002 were approximately $12.6 million, $20.5 million and $16.0 million, respectively. Amounts payable related to these various agreements at December 31, 2004 and 2003 were $3.4 million and $2.7 million, respectively.

        During 2004, the Company paid $4.6 million to National Broadcasting Company related to television advertising.

        As part of the Company's acquisition of USA Cable and Studios USA from Universal in February 1998 (the "Universal Transaction"), the Company entered into several agreements with Universal which were terminated in connection with the VUE Transaction and are described below.

        Universal provided certain support services to the Company under a Transition Services Agreement entered into in connection with the Universal Transaction. For these services, which included use of pre-production, production and post-production facilities, information technology services, physical distribution, contract administration, legal services and office space, Universal charged the Company $3.0 million for the period January 1 to May 7, 2002 of which $2.6 million was capitalized to production costs.

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        Universal and the Company entered into an International Television Distribution Agreement under which the Company paid to Universal a distribution fee of 10% on all programming owned or controlled by the Company distributed outside of the United States. For the period January 1 to May 7, 2002, the fee totaled $5.8 million

        The Company and Universal entered into a Domestic Television Distribution Agreement under which the Company distributed in the United States certain of Universal's television programming. For the period January 1 to May 7, 2002, Universal paid the Company $0.5 million.

        Pursuant to the October Films/PFE Transaction, the Company entered into a series of agreements on behalf of its filmed entertainment division ("Films") with entities owned by Universal, to provide distribution services, video fulfillment and other interim and transitional services. These agreements are described below.

        Under a distribution agreement covering approximately fifty films owned by Universal, Films earned a distribution fee and remitted the balance of revenues to a Universal entity. For the period January 1 to May 7, 2002, Films earned distribution fees of approximately $0.4 million from the distribution of these films. Films was responsible for collecting the full amount of the sale and remitting the net amount after its fee to Universal.

        In addition, Films acquired home video distribution rights to a number of "specialty video" properties. Universal holds a profit participation in certain of these titles. No amounts were earned by Universal under this agreement to date.

        Films was a party to a Videogram Fulfillment Agreement with a Universal entity pursuant to which such entity provided certain fulfillment services for the United States and Canadian home video markets. In the period January 1 to May 7, 2002, Films incurred fees to Universal of approximately $0.7 million for such services.

NOTE 16: QUARTERLY RESULTS (UNAUDITED)

 
  Quarter Ended
December 31(a)(b)(d)

  Quarter Ended
September 30

  Quarter Ended
June 30

  Quarter Ended
March 31

 
 
  (In thousands, except per share data)

 
Year Ended December 31, 2004                          
Net revenue   $ 1,235,187   $ 957,293   $ 976,570   $ 1,019,229  
Gross profit     544,480     412,082     409,035     426,434  
Operating (loss) income     (84,334 )   16,780     29,280     18,030  
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations     (54,051 )   34,537     43,964     30,417  
(Loss) earnings before preferred dividends     (42,603 )   92,741     73,196     41,527  
Net (loss) earnings available to common shareholders     (45,867 )   89,478     69,934     38,263  
(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations available to common shareholders                          
Basic (loss) earnings per common share(c)   $ (0.17 ) $ 0.09   $ 0.12   $ 0.08  
Diluted (loss) earnings per common share(c)   $ (0.17 ) $ 0.09   $ 0.11   $ 0.07  
                           

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(Loss) earnings per share before preferred dividends available to common shareholders                          
Basic (loss) earnings per common share(c)   $ (0.13 ) $ 0.26   $ 0.20   $ 0.11  
Diluted (loss) earnings per common share(c)   $ (0.13 ) $ 0.24   $ 0.19   $ 0.10  
(Loss) earnings per share available to common shareholders                          
Basic (loss) earnings per common share(c)   $ (0.13 ) $ 0.26   $ 0.20   $ 0.11  
Diluted (loss) earnings per common share(c)   $ (0.13 ) $ 0.24   $ 0.19   $ 0.10  

Year Ended December 31, 2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Net revenue   $ 1,156,113   $ 907,290   $ 893,132   $ 866,954  
Gross profit     501,910     375,080     364,097     334,033  
Operating income (loss)     87,039     1,278     24,608     25,336  
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations     85,666     22,675     28,456     (126,088 )
Earnings (loss) before preferred dividends     156,018     21,980     96,194     (106,796 )
Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders     152,755     18,716     92,930     (110,060 )

Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations available to common shareholders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Basic earnings (loss) per common share(c)   $ 0.23   $ 0.06   $ 0.09   $ (0.53 )
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share(c)   $ 0.22   $ 0.05   $ 0.09   $ (0.53 )
Earnings (loss) per share before preferred dividends available to common shareholders                          
Basic earnings (loss) per common share(c)   $ 0.43   $ 0.06   $ 0.35   $ (0.45 )
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share(c)   $ 0.40   $ 0.05   $ 0.33   $ (0.45 )
Net earnings (loss) per share available to common shareholders                          
Basic earnings (loss) per common share(c)   $ 0.43   $ 0.06   $ 0.35   $ (0.45 )
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share(c)   $ 0.40   $ 0.05   $ 0.33   $ (0.45 )

(a)
The fourth quarter of 2004 includes a pre-tax impairment charge of $184.8 million related to a write-down of Teleservices goodwill that resulted from the Company's annual impairment review under SFAS 142.

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(b)
During the fourth quarter of 2003, the Company recognized a tax benefit of $13.3 million due to a change in the Company's effective tax rate as a result of the Company's mergers with its formerly public subsidiaries in 2003 and the Vivendi transaction in 2002.

(c)
Per common share amounts for the quarters may not add to the annual amount because of differences in the average common shares outstanding during each period. All earnings per share amounts reflect IAC's one-for-two reverse stock split in 2005.

Discontinued Operations

(d)
During the fourth quarter of 2003, Expedia performed an analysis related to estimated supplier liabilities, resulting in an adjustment and a corresponding increase to revenue and operating income of $22.4 million. The analysis performed provided additional evidence that Expedia used to update and refine its estimation of supplier liabilities, resulting in the decrease of $22.4 million. Expedia does not expect to record any similar-sized adjustments in future periods.

NOTE 17: INDUSTRY SEGMENTS

        The overall concept that IAC employs in determining its Operating and Reportable Segments is to present the financial information in a manner consistent with how the chief operating decision maker and executive management view the businesses, how the businesses are organized as to segment management, and the focus of the businesses with regards to the types of products or services offered or the target market. Expedia, EUVÍA, TV Travel Shop, the USA Entertainment Group, Styleclick, ECS and Avaltus, a PRC subsidiary, are presented as discontinued operations and, accordingly, are excluded from the schedules below except for the schedule of assets, in which they are included in Corporate and other.

        During the second quarter of 2005, and in contemplation of the Spin-Off, the chief operating decision maker and executive management of IAC realigned how they view the businesses and how the businesses are organized. Accordingly, beginning in the second quarter of 2005, IAC introduced sector reporting that corresponds to the areas of interactivity in which the Company operates and redefined its Operating Segments to present the results consistent with how the chief operating decision maker and executive management currently view the businesses. The new segment presentation is as follows: the Retailing sector includes the U.S. and International Retailing Operating Segments; the Services sector includes the Ticketing, Financial Services and Real Estate, Teleservices and Home Services Operating Segments; Media & Advertising is its own sector and Operating Segment; and the Membership & Subscriptions sector includes the Vacations, Personals and Discounts Operating Segments. In addition, IAC reports the performance of its Emerging Businesses and corporate expenses.

        During 2003, the Company switched from reporting adjusted EBITDA as its primary metric to Operating Income Before Amortization, concluding that EBITDA was not the best way to look at divisional performance as it did not include certain operating costs such as depreciation and disengagement costs. Operating Income Before Amortization is defined as operating income excluding: (1) amortization of non-cash distribution, marketing and compensation expense; (2) amortization of intangibles and goodwill impairment, if applicable; (3) pro forma adjustments for significant acquisitions, if applicable; and (4) one-time items, if applicable. The Company believes this measure is useful to investors because it represents the consolidated operating results from IAC's segments, taking into account depreciation, which it believes is an ongoing cost of doing business, but excluding the effects of any other non-cash expenses. Operating Income Before Amortization has certain limitations in that it does not take into account the impact to IAC's statement of operations of certain expenses, including non-cash compensation, non-cash payments to partners and acquisition-related accounting. IAC endeavors to compensate for the limitations of the non-GAAP measure presented by providing the

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comparable GAAP measure with equal or greater prominence, GAAP financial statements and descriptions of the reconciling items and adjustments, including quantifying such items, to derive the non-GAAP measure.

        The following table is a reconciliation of Operating Income Before Amortization to operating income and net earnings available to common shareholders in 2004, 2003 and 2002.

 
  Years Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
 
  (In thousands)

 
Operating Income Before Amortization   $ 421,552   $ 366,896   $ 104,879  
Amortization of non-cash distribution and marketing expense     (1,302 )   (9,458 )   (4,664 )
Amortization of non-cash compensation expense     (70,326 )   (32,404 )   (10,005 )
Amortization of intangibles     (185,388 )   (186,677 )   (98,888 )
Goodwill impairment     (184,780 )       (22,247 )
Merger costs(a)         (96 )   (5,628 )
   
 
 
 
Operating (loss) income     (20,244 )   138,261     (36,553 )
Interest income     183,106     152,387     99,369  
Interest expense     (81,292 )   (84,967 )   (42,823 )
Equity in income (losses) of VUE     16,188     (224,468 )   6,107  
Equity in income (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates and other     34,534     11,215     (111,787 )
Income tax (expense) benefit     (74,266 )   24,214     23,545  
Minority interest in (income) loss of consolidated subsidiaries     (3,159 )   (5,933 )   5,237  
Gain on contribution of USA Entertainment to VUE, net of tax             2,378,311  
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax     109,994     156,687     93,086  
Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax             (461,389 )
Preferred dividends     (13,053 )   (13,055 )   (11,759 )
   
 
 
 
Net earnings available to common shareholders   $ 151,808   $ 154,341   $ 1,941,344  
   
 
 
 
Revenue:                    
Retailing:                    
  U.S.   $ 1,905,903   $ 1,763,689   $ 1,613,236  
  International     342,037     348,442     282,601  
   
 
 
 
Total Retailing     2,247,940     2,112,131     1,895,837  
Services:                    
  Ticketing     768,199     743,232     655,312  
  Financial Services and Real Estate     189,783     55,795      
  Teleservices     293,895     294,273     294,139  
  Home Services     6,903          
  Intra-sector elimination             (5 )
   
 
 
 
Total Services     1,258,780     1,093,300     949,446  
Media & Advertising     30,463     28,715     30,832  
Membership & Subscriptions:                    
  Vacations     256,846     222,757     38,730  
  Personals     197,993     185,294     125,795  
  Discounts     217,937     201,550      
  Intra-sector elimination     (1,310 )   (1,438 )    
   
 
 
 
Total Membership & Subscriptions     671,466     608,163     164,525  
Emerging Businesses     6,592          
Intersegment elimination(b)     (26,962 )   (18,820 )   (11,265 )
   
 
 
 
  Total   $ 4,188,279   $ 3,823,489   $ 3,029,375  
   
 
 
 

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  Years Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
 
  (In thousands)

 
Operating (Loss) Income:                    
Retailing:                    
  U.S.(c)   $ 141,737   $ 117,468   $ 98,738  
  International     2,979     3,403     (65,570 )
   
 
 
 
Total Retailing     144,716     120,871     33,168  
Services:                    
  Ticketing     137,928     116,471     96,931  
  Financial Services and Real Estate     (7,577 )   (16,472 )    
  Teleservices(d)     (167,729 )   12,460     (26,395 )
  Home Services     (2,242 )        
   
 
 
 
Total Services     (39,620 )   112,459     70,536  
Media & Advertising     (47,093 )   (69,829 )   (86,257 )
Membership & Subscriptions:                    
  Vacations     65,011     40,977     (5,268 )
  Personals     18,850     14,130     22,639  
  Discounts     14,038     40,408      
   
 
 
 
Total Membership & Subscriptions     97,899     95,515     17,371  
Emerging Businesses     (4,990 )   (5,922 )   (5,446 )
Corporate and other     (171,156 )   (114,833 )   (65,925 )
   
 
 
 
Total   $ (20,244 ) $ 138,261   $ (36,553 )
   
 
 
 

Operating Income Before Amortization:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Retailing:                    
  U.S.(c)   $ 194,669   $ 168,260   $ 131,363  
  International     4,289     4,699     (64,921 )
   
 
 
 
Total Retailing     198,958     172,959     66,442  
Services:                    
  Ticketing     164,326     144,502     108,069  
  Financial Services and Real Estate     21,425     1,197      
  Teleservices     17,051     12,460     (4,148 )
  Home Services     289          
   
 
 
 
Total Services     203,091     158,159     103,921  
Media & Advertising     (13,324 )   (19,865 )   (32,295 )
Membership & Subscriptions:                    
  Vacations     90,231     66,197     1,562  
  Personals     27,569     31,019     28,394  
  Discounts     22,023     46,092      
   
 
 
 
Total Membership & Subscriptions     139,823     143,308     29,956  
Emerging Businesses     (1,059 )   (3,779 )   (2,589 )
Corporate and other     (105,937 )   (83,886 )   (60,556 )
   
 
 
 
  Total   $ 421,552   $ 366,896   $ 104,879  
   
 
 
 
                     

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Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Retailing:                    
  U.S.   $ 3,321,343   $ 3,324,896   $ 3,421,040  
  International     299,648     306,943     265,896  
   
 
 
 
Total Retailing     3,620,991     3,631,839     3,686,936  
Services:                    
  Ticketing     1,626,275     1,529,393     1,240,632  
  Financial Services and Real Estate     1,077,461     799,377      
  Teleservices     234,095     419,369     439,336  
  Home Services     156,772          
   
 
 
 
Total Services     3,094,603     2,748,139     1,679,968  
Media & Advertising     20,233     61,499     96,752  
Membership & Subscriptions:                    
  Vacations     767,553     791,535     777,798  
  Personals     286,280     298,830     93,393  
  Discounts     399,117     380,773      
   
 
 
 
Total Membership & Subscriptions     1,452,950     1,471,138     871,191  
Emerging Businesses     19,288     12,885     17,147  
Corporate and other     14,190,800     13,642,955     9,288,865  
   
 
 
 
  Total   $ 22,398,865   $ 21,568,455   $ 15,640,859  
   
 
 
 

Depreciation, amortization of intangibles and goodwill, including goodwill impairment and cable distribution fees:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Retailing:                    
  U.S.   $ 164,396   $ 162,570   $ 143,487  
  International     11,604     11,029     8,993  
   
 
 
 
Total Retailing     176,000     173,599     152,480  
Services:                    
  Ticketing     59,539     57,254     38,783  
  Financial Services and Real Estate     28,983     17,413      
  Teleservices(d)     202,497     23,530     58,182  
  Home Services     1,163          
   
 
 
 
Total Services     292,182     98,197     96,965  
Media & Advertising     37,512     50,945     53,916  
Membership & Subscriptions:                    
  Vacations     33,764     34,489     9,280  
  Personals     22,864     23,642     7,663  
  Discounts     11,682     8,075      
   
 
 
 
Total Membership & Subscriptions     68,310     66,206     16,943  
Emerging Businesses     4,084     5     2,857  
Corporate and other     5,888     5,760     7,030  
   
 
 
 
  Total   $ 583,976   $ 394,712   $ 330,191  
   
 
 
 
                     

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Capital expenditures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Retailing:                    
  U.S.   $ 49,040   $ 27,499   $ 36,850  
  International     6,042     3,684     16,277  
   
 
 
 
Total Retailing     55,082     31,183     53,127  
Services:                    
  Ticketing     38,443     38,242     32,095  
  Financial Services and Real Estate     2,912     2,214      
  Teleservices     11,836     11,578     12,356  
  Home Services     616          
   
 
 
 
Total Services     53,807     52,034     44,451  
Media & Advertising     2,950     2,362     4,408  
Membership & Subscriptions:                    
  Vacations     6,927     8,095     2,364  
  Personals     4,137     12,054     5,525  
  Discounts     7,566     4,977      
   
 
 
 
Total Membership & Subscriptions     18,630     25,126     7,889  
Emerging Businesses     640     27      
Corporate and other     36,681     27,779     4,265  
   
 
 
 
  Total   $ 167,790   $ 138,511   $ 114,140  
   
 
 
 

(a)
The Company has incurred costs at Ticketmaster for investment banking, legal and accounting fees related directly to the merger, which are considered as one-time. These costs were incurred solely in relation to the merger, but may not be capitalized since Ticketmaster was considered the target in the transaction for accounting purposes. These costs do not directly benefit operations in any manner, would not normally be recorded by IAC if not for the fact it already consolidated this entity, and are all related to the same transaction, as IAC announced its intention to commence an exchange offer for the company in 2002. The majority of costs are for advisory services provided by investment bankers, and the amounts incurred in 2003 were pursuant to the same fee letters entered into by Ticketmaster in 2002. Given these factors, IAC believes it is appropriate to consider these costs as one-time.

(b)
Intersegment eliminations relate to services provided between IAC segments, including call center services provided by the Teleservices segment to other IAC segments, including those businesses currently presented in discontinued operations, generating revenues of $23.3 million, $17.8 million, and $9.9 million in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. These amounts are eliminated in consolidation.

(c)
As noted in previous filings, the majority of the USAB stations sold to Univision were located in the largest markets in the country and aired HSN on a 24-hour basis. As of January 2002, HSN switched its distribution in these markets directly to cable carriage. As a result, HSN incurred incremental costs to obtain carriage lost in the disengagement markets and conduct marketing activities to inform viewers of new channel positioning for the HSN service. Higher incremental costs were incurred in 2002, so disengagement costs were presented separately from HSN results when comparing 2003 results to 2002. Comparable costs are expected to be incurred in 2004 in relation to 2003, and HSN's results are presented including disengagement costs in each period.

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(d)
Amounts in 2004 include a pre-tax impairment charge of $184.8 million related to a write-down of Teleservices goodwill that resulted from the Company's annual impairment review under SFAS 142.

        The Company maintains operations in the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada and other international territories. Geographic information about the United States and international territories for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002 are presented below.

 
  Years Ended December 31,
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
  (In thousands)

Revenue                  
  United States   $ 3,538,690   $ 3,239,094   $ 2,632,883
  All other countries     649,589     584,395     396,492
   
 
 
    $ 4,188,279   $ 3,823,489   $ 3,029,375
   
 
 

Long-lived assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  United States   $ 465,734   $ 477,398   $ 499,991
  All other countries     39,007     41,608     42,625
   
 
 
    $ 504,741   $ 519,006   $ 542,616
   
 
 

NOTE 18: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

        The additional disclosure below of the estimated fair value of financial instruments has been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies when available. The Company's financial instruments include letters of credit and bank guarantees. These commitments are in place to facilitate the commercial operations of certain IAC subsidiaries.

 
  December 31, 2004
  December 31, 2003
 
 
  Carrying
Amount

  Fair Value
  Carrying
Amount

  Fair Value
 
 
  (In thousands)

 
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 999,698   $ 999,698   $ 759,617   $ 759,617  
Restricted cash     41,377     41,377     31,356     31,356  
Accounts and notes receivable     353,579     353,579     272,789     272,789  
Loans available for sale     206,256     206,256          
VUE preferred equity interests     2,042,706     2,042,706     2,002,801     2,002,801  
Long-term obligations and short-term borrowings     (1,359,668 )   (1,447,839 )   (1,120,109 )   (1,228,336 )
Derivative contracts     (10,387 )   (10,387 )   (6,803 )   (6,803 )
Letters of credit         33,341         10,721  
Bank guarantees         6,290         4,286  

        The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets approximate fair value as they are maintained with various high-quality financial institutions or in short-term duration high-quality debt securities. The majority of our receivables result from the sale of services or products to individuals, mostly through the use of major credit cards. These receivables are short-term in nature and are generally settled shortly after the sale. The fair value of loans held for sale was estimated using current secondary market prices for underlying loans with similar coupons, maturity and credit quality, subject to the anticipated loan funding probability, or fallout factor. The carrying value of the VUE preferred equity interests approximated their fair value based upon appropriate valuation methodologies, including reference to

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the underlying collateral. Market quotes were used to estimate the fair value of the 1998 Senior Notes and the 2002 Senior Notes as well as the derivative contracts. The carrying amounts for the remaining long-term obligations and short-term borrowings and all other financial instruments approximated their fair value.

NOTE 19: MARKETABLE SECURITIES AND INVESTMENTS HELD FOR SALE

        At December 31, 2004, marketable securities available-for-sale were as follows (in thousands):

 
  Cost
  Gross
Unrealized
Gains

  Gross
Unrealized
Losses

  Estimated
Fair
Value

Auction rate preferred securities   $ 166,054   $ 33   $   $ 166,087
                         
                         
U.S. Government and agencies     1,116,007     6     (17,686 )   1,098,327
Non-US government securities and other fixed term obligations     889,115     7,777     (4,089 )   892,803
Corporate debt securities     253,865     74     (1,411 )   252,528
   
 
 
 
  Total debt securities     2,258,987     7,857     (23,186 )   2,243,658
   
 
 
 
  Total marketable securities   $ 2,425,041   $ 7,890   $ (23,186 ) $ 2,409,745
   
 
 
 

        The net unrealized losses on available for sale securities noted above includes $5.5 million of unrealized foreign exchange gains that have been recognized through earnings during the year ended December 31, 2004. The remaining net unrealized loss is included within other comprehensive income and is recorded net of a deferred tax benefit of $8.0 million as of December 31, 2004. The proceeds from sales of available-for-sale marketable securities were approximately $3.4 billion, which resulted in gross realized gains of $5.3 million and gross realized losses of $2.0 million.

        The contractual maturities of debt securities classified as available-for-sale as of December 31, 2004 are as follows (in thousands):

 
  Amortized Cost
  Estimated Fair
Value

Due in one year or less   $ 859,459   $ 862,969
Due after one year through two years     585,349     578,605
Due after two through five years     697,950     686,664
Due over five years     116,229     115,420
   
 
  Total   $ 2,258,987   $ 2,243,658
   
 

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        The following table provides the breakdown of the investments with unrealized losses at December 31, 2004 (in thousands):

 
  Less than 12 months
  12 months or longer
  Total
 
 
  Fair Value
  Gross
Unrealized
Losses

  Fair Value
  Gross
Unrealized
Losses

  Fair Value
  Gross
Unrealized
Losses

 
U.S. Government and agencies   $ 452,964   $ (4,995 ) $ 645,363   $ (12,691 ) $ 1,098,327   $ (17,686 )
Non-U.S. Government Securities     119,855     (1,217 )   56,150     (839 )   176,005     (2,056 )
Other fixed term obligations     616,184     (1,979 )   3,095     (54 )   619,279     (2,033 )
Corporate Debt Securities     218,545     (868 )   33,962     (543 )   252,507     (1,411 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Total   $ 1,407,548   $ (9,059 ) $ 738,570   $ (14,127 ) $ 2,146,118   $ (23,186 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 

        The gross unrealized losses related to fixed income securities were due primarily to changes in interest rates. The Company's management has determined that the gross unrealized losses on its marketable securities at December 31, 2004 are temporary in nature. The Company reviews its investments to identify and evaluate investments that have indications of possible impairment. Factors considered in determining whether a loss is temporary include the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than the cost basis, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the investee, and the Company's intent and ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value. Substantially all of the Company's fixed income securities are rated investment grade or better.

        From time to time the Company makes equity investments in non-publicly traded companies which are accounted for under the cost method as the Company does not have the ability to exercise significant influence over the respective company's operating and financial policies. These investments are included in "Long-term investments" on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and have a carrying value of approximately $40 million as of December 31, 2004. The Company monitors its investments for impairment on a quarterly basis and makes appropriate reductions in carrying values when such impairments are determined to be other-than-temporary. Factors used in determining an impairment include, but are not limited to, the current business environment including competition and uncertainty of financial condition; going concern considerations such as the rate at which the investee company utilizes cash, and the investee company's ability to obtain additional private financing to fulfill its stated business plan; the need for changes to the investee company's existing business model due to changing business environments and its ability to successfully implement necessary changes; and comparable valuations. If an investment is determined to be impaired, a determination is made as to whether such impairment is other-than-temporary. No other than temporary losses were recorded related to costs investments during the year ended December 31, 2004.

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        At December 31, 2003, marketable securities available-for-sale were as follows (in thousands):

 
  Cost
  Gross
Unrealized
Gains

  Gross
Unrealized
Losses

  Estimated
Fair Value

Auction rate preferred securities   $ 447,176   $   $   $ 447,176
                         
                         
Foreign debt securities     33,606         (170 )   33,436
U.S. Government and agencies     1,055,836     867     (5,109 )   1,051,594
Non-US government securities and other fixed term obligations     753,478     930     (985 )   753,423
Corporate debt securities     134,099     536     (529 )   134,106
   
 
 
 
  Total debt securities     1,977,019     2,333     (6,793 )   1,972,559
   
 
 
 
  Total marketable securities   $ 2,424,195   $ 2,333   $ (6,793 ) $ 2,419,735
   
 
 
 

        The net unrealized losses on available for sale securities noted above are recorded net of a deferred tax benefit of $1.8 million as of December 31, 2003.

NOTE 20: EQUITY INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES

Continuing Operations

        At December 31, 2004, IAC beneficially owned 5.44% of the partnership common equity of VUE, plus certain preferred interests, which were acquired May 7, 2002. This common interest is accounted for using the equity method. Due to the significance of the results of VUE in relation to IAC's 2003 results, summary financial information for VUE is presented below. The statement of operations data is recorded on a one-quarter lag due to the timing of receiving information from the partnership. For 2004 and 2003 IAC recorded equity income (loss) of $16.2 million and $(224.5) million, respectively.

        During the first quarter of 2003, IAC received the audited financial statements of VUE for the year ended December 31, 2002, which disclosed that VUE recorded an impairment charge for goodwill and intangible assets and other long-lived assets of $4.5 billion in the period May 7, 2002 to December 31, 2002 based upon VUE management's review of the estimated fair value of VUE as of December 31, 2002. Due to the one-quarter lag noted above, the charge was taken by IAC in the first quarter of 2003 and was approximately $245 million, before a tax benefit of $96 million.

        IAC holds preferred and common interests in VUE. The value of these preferred interests is determined in part by the issuer's credit quality and IAC believes that actions taken by Vivendi, including the contribution of its interest in VUE to a new joint venture with the General Electric Co. on May 11, 2004, do not adversely affect the value of IAC's preferred interests in VUE. These interests are senior to the common interests in VUE, and the terminal value of which, pursuant to the VUE agreements, do not vary based on the value of VUE's businesses. The Company's 5.44% common interest is generally subject to a call right of Universal Studios beginning in 2007, and a put right of IAC beginning in 2010, in both cases based generally on private market values at the time.

        The Company has substantial investments in VUE as of December 31, 2004, including Preferred A interests and Preferred B interests with carrying values of approximately $614 million and $1.4 billion, respectively, and common interests with a carrying value of $782 million. The Company has reviewed the carrying value of these investments as of December 31, 2004 and believes they are not in excess of their fair value.

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        Summarized balances of the partnership are as follows:

 
  As of September 26, 2004 and for
the Period October 1, 2003 to
September 26, 2004

 
  (In thousands)

Current assets   $ 1,988,454
Non-current assets     14,908,280
Current liabilities     2,162,944
Non-current liabilities     3,382,755
Net sales     6,970,268
Gross profit     1,980,193
Net income     491,646

        Prior to the third quarter of 2002, IAC beneficially owned 46.7% of the outstanding common stock of HOT Networks GmbH and Subsidiaries ("HOT Networks"), a German stock corporation, the subsidiaries of which operate electronic retailing operations in Europe. This investment was accounted for using the equity method until its consolidation in the third quarter of 2002. Due to the significance of the results of HOT Networks, in relation to IAC's results for 2002 prior to consolidation, summary financial information for HOT Networks is presented below. Since July 2002, IAC has owned 100% of the equity of HOT Networks and thus the balances are consolidated from that date forward.

 
  As of and for the
year ended
December 31, 2002

 
 
  (In thousands)

 
Current assets   $ 26,684  
Non-current assets     200,775  
Current liabilities     20,343  
Non-current liabilities     550,302  
Net sales     63,228  
Gross profit     40,632  
Net loss     (182,206 )

        Summarized aggregated financial information for the Company's remaining equity investments including Jupiter Shop Channel, TVSN (China), TM Mexico, and TM Australia as of and for the year ended December 31, is summarized below:

 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
 
  (In thousands)

 
Current assets   $ 150,045   $ 123,758   $ 100,926  
Non-current assets     81,195     59,904     41,887  
Current liabilities     112,122     81,505     64,753  
Non-current liabilities     27,528     35,656     27,851  
Net sales     499,806     345,212     255,311  
Gross profit     202,478     136,675     30,827  
Net income (loss)     18,621     7,966     (2,653 )

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        The following is a list of investments accounted for under the equity method, the principal market that the venture operates, and the relevant ownership percentage:

 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
HOT Networks (Europe)(a)   N/A   N/A   46.7 %
Jupiter Shop Channel (Japan)   30.0 % 30.0 % 30.0 %
TVSN (China)   21.0 % 21.0 % 21.0 %
VUE (U.S.)(b)   5.44 % 5.44 % 5.44 %
TM Mexico (JV)   50.0 % 50.0 % 49.0 %
TM Australia (JV)   50.0 % 50.0 % 50.0 %

Discontinued Operations

        On August 4, 2004, Expedia made an investment in eLong, Inc. ("eLong"), a Cayman Island company, whose principal business is the operation of an Internet based travel business in the People's Republic of China. The purchase price of the investment was approximately $59 million in cash that represented a 30% fully-diluted interest in eLong which is presently accounted for under the equity method. Concurrent with the original investment, eLong issued to Expedia a warrant to acquire such additional eLong shares as would be necessary to provide Expedia with a minimum aggregate investment of 51% of eLong shares on a fully diluted basis for approximately $6.21 per share.

        On November 4, 2004 eLong completed an initial public offering of its shares, which diluted Expedia's ownership percentage to approximately 28% immediately following the transaction. As a result Expedia recognized a $2.1 million increase in the basis of Expedia's investment, net of deferred taxes, related to the excess of the price received for the shares issued over the carrying value of Expedia's investment. Expedia has accordingly recorded this increase through additional-paid-in-capital. The initial public offering also resulted in the warrant becoming subject to the mark-to-market provisions of SFAS No. 115. As such, Expedia has recorded an unrealized gain of $27.2 million, net of deferred taxes of $16.4 million, related to the warrant that has been recorded in other comprehensive income at December 31, 2004.

        On December 16, 2004, Expedia notified eLong of its intent to exercise its warrant to acquire its additional eLong shares. The transaction was completed in January 2005. Following the exercise of the warrant, Expedia owns approximately 52% of the outstanding capital stock of eLong on a fully diluted basis, representing approximately 96% of the total voting power of eLong. Accordingly, Expedia began to consolidate the results of eLong effective January 2005.

NOTE 21: DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

        On August 9, 2005, IAC completed the spin-off of its travel businesses, including Expedia.com, Hotels.com, Hotwire and TripAdvisor, into an independent public company, Expedia, Inc. Immediately prior to the Spin-Off, IAC effected a one-for-two reverse stock split. In addition, in March 2005, IAC entered into an agreement to sell its 48.6% ownership in EUVÍA for approximately $204 million. This sale closed on June 2, 2005 and resulted in a pre-tax gain of $129.3 million and an after-tax gain of $79.6 million. Further, during the second quarter of 2005, TV Travel Shop ceased the sale of third-party travel products through its broadcast programming. During the second quarter of 2003, ECS, Styleclick, Inc. and Avaltus, Inc., a subsidiary of PRC, ceased operations due to the lack of consumer acceptance in the marketplace as well as management concerns about the viability of the businesses.

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Accordingly, the results of operations and statements of position of these businesses are presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented. See below for "Results of Discontinued Operations."

        All IAC common stock share information and related per share prices included in this note have been adjusted to reflect IAC's one-for-two reverse stock split in 2005.

Contribution of the USA Entertainment Group to VUE

        On May 7, 2002, IAC completed the VUE Transaction, pursuant to which it contributed its Entertainment Group to Vivendi Universal Entertainment LLLP, a joint venture with Vivendi ("VUE"). The joint venture was initially controlled by Vivendi and its subsidiaries, with the common interests owned 93.06% by Vivendi and its subsidiaries, 5.44% by IAC and its subsidiaries and 1.5% by Mr. Diller (subject to the assignments discussed below). During 2004, Vivendi and General Electric Company ("GE") completed their combination of the businesses of National Broadcasting Company, Inc. ("NBC"), a subsidiary of GE, and those of Universal, the affiliate of Vivendi that controls VUE. As a result of this transaction, NBC controls VUE and Universal.

        In connection with the VUE Transaction, IAC and its subsidiaries received the following at the closing: (i) approximately $1.62 billion in cash, debt-financed by VUE, subject to tax-deferred treatment for a 15-year period; (ii) a $750 million face value Class A preferred interest in VUE, with a 5% annual paid-in-kind dividend and a 20-year term, to be settled in cash at its then face value at maturity; (iii) a $1.75 billion face value Class B preferred interest in VUE, with a 1.4% annual paid-in-kind dividend, a 3.6% annual cash dividend, callable and puttable after 20 years, to be settled by Vivendi at its then accreted face value with a maximum of approximately 28.3 million IAC common shares, provided that Vivendi may substitute cash in lieu of shares of IAC common stock (but not IAC Class B common stock), at its election; (iv) a 5.44% common interest in VUE, generally callable by Universal after five years and puttable by IAC after eight years, which may be settled in either Vivendi stock or cash, at Universal's election; and (v) a cancellation of Universal's USANi LLC interests that were exchangeable into IAC common shares, including USANi LLC interests obtained from Liberty in connection with a related transaction. In connection with the transaction, IAC retired approximately 160.5 million USANi LLC shares previously owned by Vivendi, thereby reducing IAC's fully diluted shares to approximately 236 million shares as of June 30, 2002.

        Related to the transaction, Liberty exchanged 3,539,863 shares of USANi LLC for shares of IAC common stock, and subsequently transferred to Universal 12.5 million shares of IAC common stock, its remaining 19,347,491 shares of USANi LLC, as well as the assets and liabilities of Liberty Programming France (which consist primarily of 4,921,250 shares of multiThematiques S.A., a French entity), in exchange for 37,386,436 Vivendi ordinary shares.

        IAC contributed to VUE: USA Cable, which includes USA Network, SCI FI Channel, TRIO and Newsworld International; Studios USA, which produces and distributes television programming; USA Films, which produces and distributes films. Vivendi contributed the film, television and theme park businesses of its subsidiary, Universal Studios, Inc. In addition, IAC issued to a subsidiary of Vivendi ten-year warrants to acquire shares of IAC common stock as follows: 12,093,547 shares at $55.0 per share; 12,093,547 shares at $65.0 per share; and 6,046,774 shares at $75.00 per share. The transaction has been accounted for as an asset sale. Barry Diller, IAC's chairman and chief executive officer, received a common interest in VUE with a 1.5% profit sharing percentage, with a minimum value of $275.0 million (economic interests in a portion of his common interests have been assigned by Mr. Diller to three executive officers of IAC), in return for his agreeing to specified non-competition provisions and agreeing to serve as chairman and chief executive officer of VUE. IAC and Mr. Diller agreed that they would not compete with Vivendi's television and filmed entertainment businesses (including VUE) for a minimum of 18 months from the closing of the VUE transaction. Mr. Diller served as chairman and chief executive officer of VUE from May 2002 until March 2003. During 2004,

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Universal acquired Mr. Diller's common interest in VUE in accordance with the contractual terms of the VUE Partnership Agreement, with Mr. Diller and his assignees receiving their proportionate share of the proceeds.

        IAC's contribution of businesses to VUE and the receipt of consideration by IAC results in an after tax gain of $2.4 billion. The gain was determined as follows (in thousands):

Estimated fair value:        
  Class A preferred interest in VUE   $ 514,000  
  Class B preferred interest in VUE     1,428,530  
  Common interest in VUE     1,000,000  
  Cash     1,618,710  
  Estimated step-up in fair value of Home Shopping resulting from cancellation of USANi LLC shares     1,213,876  
   
 
  Total book value of consideration     5,775,116  
  Entertainment net assets sold, net of minority interest     (498,046 )
  Transaction costs     (29,544 )
   
 
  Pre-tax gain     5,247,526  
  Tax provided     (2,058,342 )
   
 
  Taxable gain before allocation to warrant value     3,189,184  
  Fair value of warrants     (810,873 )
   
 
  Gain on transaction   $ 2,378,311  
   
 

        As a result of the step-up in the fair value of Home Shopping resulting from the cancellation of USANi LLC shares of $1.2 billion, the Company obtained an independent valuation of the assets and liabilities acquired, including identification of intangible assets other than goodwill, which identified $487.7 million of intangible assets, including $285.4 million for trade names (indefinite lived asset), and definite lived assets of $144.5 million for distribution agreements, $30.3 million for merchandise agreements, $23.9 million for technology and $3.7 million for customer lists. Intangible assets with definite lives will be amortized over a weighted average life of 4 years. None of the amounts allocated to goodwill or intangible assets are tax deductible. The Company recorded no adjustments to the historical carrying value of assets and liabilities, other than to goodwill and intangible assets, as a result of the step-up in fair value.

        On June 7, 2005, IAC completed a transaction with NBC Universal in which IAC sold its common and preferred interests in VUE for approximately $3.4 billion in aggregate consideration.

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Results of Discontinued Operations

        Expedia, EUVÍA, TV Travel Shop, ECS, Styleclick, Inc., Avaltus, Inc. and the USA Entertainment Group are presented as discontinued operations for all applicable periods presented. The net revenue and net earnings, net of the effect of any minority interest for the aforementioned discontinued operations for the applicable periods, were as follows (in thousands):

 
  Year Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
Net revenue   $ 2,005,426   $ 2,505,023   $ 1,551,550  
   
 
 
 
Income before income taxes and minority interest   $ 243,532   $ 264,914   $ 268,552  
Income tax expense     (122,967 )   (42,881 )   (53,836 )
Minority interest in income of consolidated subsidiaries     (10,571 )   (65,346 )   (121,630 )
   
 
 
 
Net earnings   $ 109,994   $ 156,687   $ 93,086  
   
 
 
 

        Income from discontinued operations, net of tax in 2004 was principally due to the income of Expedia and EUVÍA. The income was partially offset by the losses at TV Travel Shop, as well as an adjustment in the second quarter of 2004 to the deferred tax liability of IAC's investment in Styleclick to reflect minority interest, which resulted in a reduction of a tax benefit recorded in 2002 when the deferred tax liabilities of IAC's investment in Styleclick were originally reversed. Income from discontinued operations, net of tax in 2003 was principally due to the income of Expedia and EUVÍA as well as a tax benefit recognized due to the shut-down of Styleclick. Income from discontinued operations, net of tax in 2002 was principally due to the income of Expedia, the operations of USA Entertainment through May 7, 2002 as well as a tax benefit recorded in connection with the reversal of a deferred tax liability related to IAC's investment in Styleclick.

        The major classes of assets and liabilities of the aforementioned discontinued operations, except for EUVÍA, which is included in assets held for sale and liabilities held for sale, were as follows (in thousands):

 
  December 31,
 
  2004
  2003
Current assets   $ 316,947   $ 293,391
   
 
Goodwill   $ 5,849,139   $ 5,743,844
Intangible assets, net     1,279,361     1,364,256
Other non-current assets     240,968     104,532
   
 
  Total non-current assets   $ 7,369,468   $ 7,212,632
   
 

Current liabilities

 

$

1,015,083

 

$

870,986
   
 
Deferred income taxes   $ 354,838   $ 387,959
Other long-term liabilities     68,683     3,321
   
 
  Total non-current liabilities   $ 423,521   $ 391,280
   
 

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NOTE 22: EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

        The following table sets forth the computation of Basic and Diluted earnings per share. All share information has been adjusted to reflect IAC's one-for-two reverse stock split in 2005.

 
  Year Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
 
  (In thousands, except per share data)

 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before cumulative effect of accounting change available to common shareholders:                    

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations   $ 54,867   $ 10,709   $ (56,905 )
Preferred stock dividends     (13,053 )   (13,055 )   (11,759 )
   
 
 
 
Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders   $ 41,814   $ (2,346 ) $ (68,664 )
   
 
 
 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Basic shares outstanding     347,990     300,032     213,159  
Other dilutive securities including stock options, warrants and restricted stock and share units     23,222          
   
 
 
 
Denominator for basic and diluted earnings per share—weighted average shares(a)     371,212     300,032     213,159  
   
 
 
 

Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting change available to common shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting change   $ 164,861   $ 167,396   $ 2,414,492  
Preferred stock dividends     (13,053 )   (13,055 )   (11,759 )
   
 
 
 
Net earnings available to common shareholders   $ 151,808   $ 154,341   $ 2,402,733  
   
 
 
 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Basic shares outstanding     347,990     300,032     213,159  
Other dilutive securities including stock options, warrants and restricted stock and share units     23,222          
   
 
 
 
Denominator for basic and diluted earnings per share—weighted average shares(a)     371,212     300,032     213,159  
   
 
 
 

Net earnings available to common shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Numerator:                    
Net earnings available to common shareholders   $ 164,861   $ 167,396   $ 1,953,103  
Preferred stock dividends     (13,053 )   (13,055 )   (11,759 )
   
 
 
 
Net earnings available to common shareholders   $ 151,808   $ 154,341   $ 1,941,344  
   
 
 
 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Basic shares outstanding     347,990     300,032     213,159  
Other dilutive securities including stock options, warrants and restricted stock and share units     23,222          
   
 
 
 
Denominator for basic and diluted earnings per share—weighted average shares(a)     371,212     300,032     213,159  
   
 
 
 

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  Year Ended December 31,
 
 
  2004
  2003
  2002
 
Earnings (loss) per share:                    
Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations before cumulative effect of accounting change   $ 0.12   $ (0.01 ) $ (0.32 )
Gain on contribution of USA Entertainment to VUE, net of tax             11.16  
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax     0.32     0.52     0.43  
   
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share before cumulative effect of accounting change     0.44     0.51     11.27  
Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax             (2.16 )
   
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share available to common shareholders   $ 0.44   $ 0.51   $ 9.11  
   
 
 
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations before cumulative effect of accounting change   $ 0.11   $ (0.01 ) $ (0.32 )
Gain on contribution of USA Entertainment to VUE, net of tax             11.16  
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax     0.30     0.52     0.43  
   
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share before cumulative effect of accounting change     0.41     0.51     11.27  
Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax             (2.16 )
   
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share available to common shareholders   $ 0.41   $ 0.51   $ 9.11  
   
 
 
 

(a)
Because the Company had a loss from continuing operations available to common shareholders in 2003 and 2002, all potentially dilutive securities are not included in the denominator for computing dilutive earnings per share, since their impact on earnings per share from continuing operations would be anti-dilutive. In accordance with SFAS 128, the same shares are used to compute all earnings per share amounts. Securities that could potentially dilute basic EPS in the future that were not included in the fully diluted computation in 2004, 2003 and 2002 amounted to 9.7 million, 31.4 million and 21.9 million, respectively.

NOTE 23: NOTES OFFERING AND GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL
    INFORMATION

        In December 2002, the Company issued $750.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.0% Senior Notes (see Note 5). The notes, by their terms, are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by USANi LLC (the "Guarantor"). USANi LLC is wholly owned by the Company.

        The following tables present condensed consolidating financial information as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 and for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002 for: (1) the Company on a stand-alone basis; (2) the Guarantor, USANi LLC, on a stand-alone basis; (3) the combined non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Company (including the subsidiaries of USANi LLC (collectively, the "Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries"); and (4) the Company on a consolidated basis.

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        As of and for the year ended December 31, 2004:

 
  IAC
  USANi LLC
  Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries

  Total
Eliminations

  IAC
Consolidated

 
  (In thousands)

Balance sheet as of December 31, 2004:                              
Current assets   $ 99,991   $ 3,059,413   $ 1,639,416   $   $ 4,798,820
Current assets of discontinued operations             316,947         316,947
Property and equipment, net         56,841     370,416         427,257
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net             6,416,127         6,416,127
Investment in subsidiaries     18,450,945     2,393,786     77,620     (20,922,351 )  
Other assets     160,111     2,709,288     200,847         3,070,246
Non-current assets of discontinued operations             7,369,468         7,369,468
   
 
 
 
 
Total assets   $ 18,711,047   $ 8,219,328   $ 16,390,841   $ (20,922,351 ) $ 22,398,865
   
 
 
 
 

Current liabilities

 

$

1,833

 

$

397,409

 

$

1,478,115

 

$

(2

)

$

1,877,355
Current liabilities of discontinued operations             1,015,083         1,015,083
Long-term debt, less current portion     750,407         46,308         796,715
Other liabilities and minority interest     693,553     1,058,429     500,375         2,252,357
Intercompany liabilities     1,231,420     1,683,125     (2,914,545 )      
Common stock exchangeable for preferred interest     1,428,530                 1,428,530
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations             423,521         423,521
Interdivisional equity             15,814,140     (15,814,140 )  
Shareholders' equity     14,605,304     5,080,365     27,844     (5,108,209 )   14,605,304
   
 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity   $ 18,711,047   $ 8,219,328   $ 16,390,841   $ (20,922,351 ) $ 22,398,865
   
 
 
 
 

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  IAC
  USANi LLC
  Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries

  Total
Eliminations

  IAC
Consolidated

 
 
  (In thousands)

 
Statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2004:                                
Revenue   $   $   $ 4,188,279   $   $ 4,188,279  
Operating expenses         (321,917 )   (3,886,606 )       (4,208,523 )
Interest (expense) income, net     (168,772 )   192,351     78,235         101,814  
Other income, net     39,018     121,051     6,885     (116,232 )   50,722  
Income tax benefit (expense)     185,334     (45,224 )   (214,376 )       (74,266 )
Minority interest     (713 )       (2,446 )       (3,159 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations     54,867     (53,739 )   169,971     (116,232 )   54,867  
Discontinued operations, net of tax     109,994         109,994     (109,994 )   109,994  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) before preferred dividends     164,861     (53,739 )   279,965     (226,226 )   164,861  
Preferred dividends     (13,053 )               (13,053 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders   $ 151,808   $ (53,739 ) $ 279,965   $ (226,226 ) $ 151,808  
   
 
 
 
 
 

Cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2004:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities   $ (200,354 ) $ (37,979 ) $ 741,989   $   $ 503,656  
Cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities     (200,565 )   (943,235 )   41,763         (1,102,037 )
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities     397,039     1,138,794     (1,799,487 )       (263,654 )
Net cash provided by discontinued operations             1,079,101         1,079,101  
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents     3,880         19,135         23,015  
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period         523,634     235,983         759,617  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period   $   $ 681,214   $ 318,484   $   $ 999,698  
   
 
 
 
 
 

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        As of and for the year ended December 31, 2003:

 
  IAC
  USANi LLC
  Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries

  Total
Eliminations

  IAC
Consolidated

 
  (In thousands)

Balance sheet as of December 31, 2003:                              
Current assets   $ 43,843   $ 2,172,126   $ 1,705,616   $   $ 3,921,585
Current assets of discontinued operations             293,391         293,391
Property and equipment, net         11,659     380,501         392,160
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net             6,474,391         6,474,391
Investment in subsidiaries     17,872,126     2,376,750     (25,177 )   (20,223,699 )  
Other assets     110,736     2,668,157     495,403         3,274,296
Non-current assets of discontinued operations             7,212,632         7,212,632
   
 
 
 
 
Total assets   $ 18,026,705   $ 7,228,692   $ 16,536,757   $ (20,223,699 ) $ 21,568,455
   
 
 
 
 

Current liabilities

 

$

(46,648

)

$

82,536

 

$

961,012

 

$

10,295

 

$

1,007,195
Current liabilities of discontinued operations             870,986         870,986
Long-term debt, less current portion     748,897     360,299     8,630         1,117,826
Other liabilities and minority interest     1,960,429     873     375,729     22     2,337,053
Intercompany liabilities     (480,088 )   1,364,618     (884,530 )      
Common stock exchangeable for preferred interest     1,428,530                 1,428,530
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations             391,280         391,280
Interdivisional equity             15,253,053     (15,253,053 )  
Shareholders' equity     14,415,585     5,420,366     (439,403 )   (4,980,963 )   14,415,585
   
 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity   $ 18,026,705   $ 7,228,692   $ 16,536,757   $ (20,223,699 ) $ 21,568,455
   
 
 
 
 

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  IAC
  USANi LLC
  Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries

  Total
Eliminations

  IAC
Consolidated

 
 
  (In thousands)

 
Statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2003:                                
Revenue   $   $   $ 3,823,489   $   $ 3,823,489  
Operating expenses     (2,917 )   (180,745 )   (3,501,566 )       (3,685,228 )
Interest (expense) income, net     (15,167 )   54,030     28,557         67,420  
Other income (expense), net     28,793     (72,985 )   5,993     (175,054 )   (213,253 )
Income tax benefit             24,214         24,214  
Minority interest             (5,933 )       (5,933 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations     10,709     (199,700 )   374,754     (175,054 )   10,709  
Discontinued operations, net of tax     156,687         156,687     (156,687 )   156,687  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) before preferred dividends     167,396     (199,700 )   531,441     (331,741 )   167,396  
Preferred dividends     (13,055 )               (13,055 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders   $ 154,341   $ (199,700 ) $ 531,441   $ (331,741 ) $ 154,341  
   
 
 
 
 
 

Cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2003:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities   $ (31,196 ) $ (37,083 ) $ 689,194   $   $ 620,915  
Cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities     (724,799 )   (825,965 )   485,432         (1,065,332 )
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities     828,456     (99,070 )   (1,254,676 )       (525,290 )
Net cash used in discontinued operations     (72,461 )       (108,405 )       (180,866 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents             16,337         16,337  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period         1,485,754     408,099         1,893,853  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period   $   $ 523,636   $ 235,981   $   $ 759,617  
   
 
 
 
 
 

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        For the year ended December 31, 2002:

 
  IAC
  USANi LLC
  Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries

  Total
Eliminations

  IAC
Consolidated

 
 
  (In thousands)

 
Statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2002:                                
Revenue   $   $   $ 3,029,375   $   $ 3,029,375  
Operating expenses     (7,098 )   (48,653 )   (3,010,177 )       (3,065,928 )
Interest (expense) income, net     (14,452 )   42,591     28,407         56,546  
Other expense, net     (35,355 )   (160,729 )   (100,558 )   190,962     (105,680 )
Income tax benefit             23,545         23,545  
Minority interest             5,237         5,237  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Loss from continuing operations     (56,905 )   (166,791 )   (24,171 )   190,962     (56,905 )
Gain on sale of USA Entertainment, net of tax     2,378,311                 2,378,311  
Discontinued operations, net of tax     93,086     33,237     83,937     (117,174 )   93,086  
Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax     (461,389 )       (461,389 )   461,389     (461,389 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) before preferred dividends     1,953,103     (133,554 )   (401,623 )   535,177     1,953,103  
Preferred dividends     (11,759 )               (11,759 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders   $ 1,941,344   $ (133,554 ) $ (401,623 ) $ 535,177   $ 1,941,344  
   
 
 
 
 
 

Cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2002:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities   $ (193,530 ) $ (600,383 ) $ 1,148,099   $   $ 354,186  
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities     13,082     910,975     (253,258 )       670,799  
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities     180,448     971,883     (540,156 )       612,175  
Net cash used by discontinued operations             (45,258 )       (45,258 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents             9,775         9,775  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period         203,263     88,913         292,176  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period   $   $ 1,485,738   $ 408,115   $   $ 1,893,853  
   
 
 
 
 
 

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NOTE 24: RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURE

        The following table reconciles Operating Income before Amortization to operating income (loss) for the Company's reporting segments and to net earnings available to common shareholders in total (in millions, rounding differences may occur):

 
  For the year ended December 31, 2004:
 
 
  Operating Income
before
Amortization

  Amortization
of non-cash
items

  Operating
Income
(loss)

 
Retailing:                    
  U.S.(a)   $ 194.7   $ (52.9 ) $ 141.7  
  International     4.3     (1.3 )   3.0  
   
 
 
 
Total Retailing     199.0     (54.2 )   144.7  
Services:                    
  Ticketing     164.3     (26.4 )   137.9  
  Financial Services and Real Estate     21.4     (29.0 )   (7.6 )
  Teleservices     17.1     (184.8 )   (167.7 )
  Home Services     0.3     (2.5 )   (2.2 )
   
 
 
 
Total Services     203.1     (242.7 )   (39.6 )
Media & Advertising     (13.3 )   (33.8 )   (47.1 )
Membership & Subscriptions:                    
  Vacations     90.2     (25.2 )   65.0  
  Personals     27.6     (8.7 )   18.8  
  Discounts     22.0     (8.0 )   14.0  
   
 
 
 
Total Membership & Subscriptions     139.8     (41.9 )   97.9  
Emerging Businesses     (1.1 )   (3.9 )   (5.0 )
Corporate and other     (105.9 )   (65.2 )   (171.2 )
   
 
 
 
  Total   $ 421.6   $ (441.8 ) $ (20.2 )
   
 
       
Other income, net     152.5  
               
 
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest     132.3  
Income tax expense     (74.3 )
Minority interest in income of consolidated subsidiaries     (3.2 )
               
 
Earnings from continuing operations     54.9  
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax     110.0  
               
 
Earnings before preferred dividends     164.9  
Preferred dividends     (13.1 )
               
 
Net earnings available to common shareholders   $ 151.8  
               
 

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  For the year ended December 31, 2003:
 
 
  Operating
Income before
Amortization

  Amortization of
non-cash items

  Merger
Costs

  Operating
Income (loss)

 
Retailing:                          
  U.S.(a)   $ 168.3   $ (50.8 ) $   $ 117.5  
  International     4.7     (1.3 )       3.4  
   
 
 
 
 
Total Retailing     173.0     (52.1 )       120.9  
Services:                          
  Ticketing     144.5     (28.0 )   (0.1 )   116.5  
  Financial Services and Real Estate     1.2     (17.7 )       (16.5 )
  Teleservices     12.5             12.5  
   
 
 
 
 
Total Services     158.2     (45.6 )   (0.1 )   112.5  
Media & Advertising     (19.9 )   (50.0 )       (69.8 )
Membership & Subscriptions:                          
  Vacations     66.2     (25.2 )       41.0  
  Personals     31.0     (16.9 )       14.1  
  Discounts     46.1     (5.7 )       40.4  
   
 
 
 
 
Total Membership & Subscriptions     143.3     (47.8 )       95.5  
Emerging Businesses     (3.8 )   (2.1 )       (5.9 )
Corporate and other     (83.9 )   (30.9 )       (114.8 )
   
 
 
 
 
  Total   $ 366.9   $ (228.5 ) $ (0.1 ) $ 138.3  
   
 
 
       
Other expense, net     (145.8 )
                     
 
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest     (7.6 )
Income tax benefit     24.2  
Minority interest in income of consolidated subsidiaries     (5.9 )
                     
 
Earnings from continuing operations     10.7  
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax     156.7  
                     
 
Earnings before preferred dividends     167.4  
Preferred dividends     (13.1 )
                     
 
Net earnings available to common shareholders   $ 154.3  
                     
 

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  For the year ended December 31, 2002:
 
 
  Operating
Income before
Amortization

  Amortization of
non-cash items

  Merger Costs
  Operating
income (loss)

 
Retailing:                          
  U.S.(a)   $ 131.4   $ (32.6 ) $   $ 98.7  
  International     (64.9 )   (0.7 )       (65.6 )
   
 
 
 
 
Total Retailing     66.5     (33.3 )       33.1  
Services:                          
  Ticketing     108.1     (11.1 )       96.9  
  Teleservices     (4.1 )   (22.2 )       (26.4 )
   
 
 
 
 
Total Services     104.0     (33.4 )       70.5  
Media & Advertising     (32.3 )   (48.3 )   (5.6 )   (86.3 )
Membership & Subscriptions:                          
  Vacations     1.6     (6.8 )       (5.3 )
  Personals     28.4     (5.8 )       22.6  
   
 
 
 
 
Total Membership & Subscriptions     30.0     (12.6 )       17.3  
Emerging Businesses     (2.6 )   (2.9 )       (5.4 )
Corporate and other     (60.6 )   (5.4 )       (65.9 )
   
 
 
 
 
  Total   $ 104.9   $ (135.8 ) $ (5.6 ) $ (36.6 )
   
 
 
       
Other expense, net     (49.1 )
                     
 
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest     (85.7 )
Income tax benefit     23.5  
Minority interest in loss of consolidated subsidiaries     5.2  
                     
 
Loss from continuing operations before cumulative effect of accounting change     (56.9 )
Gain on contribution of USA Entertainment to VUE, net of tax     2,378.3  
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax     93.1  
                     
 
Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting change     2,414.5  
Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax     (461.4 )
                     
 
Earnings before preferred dividends     1,953.1  
Preferred dividends     (11.8 )
                     
 
Net earnings available to common shareholders   $ 1,941.3  
                     
 

(a)
As noted in previous filings, the majority of the USAB stations sold to Univision were located in the largest markets in the country and aired HSN on a 24-hour basis. As of January 2002, HSN switched its distribution in these markets directly to cable carriage. As a result, HSN incurred incremental costs to obtain carriage lost in the disengagement markets and conduct marketing activities to inform viewers of new channel positioning for the HSN service. Higher incremental costs were incurred in 2002, so disengagement costs were presented separately from HSN results when comparing 2003 results to 2002. Comparable costs are expected to be incurred in 2004 in relation to 2003, and HSN's results are presented including disengagement costs in each period.

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PART IV

Item 15.    Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

(a)
List of Documents filed as part of this Report

(1)
Consolidated Financial Statements of IAC

Schedule
Number

   
II   Valuation and Qualifying Accounts.

        All other financial statements and schedules not listed have been omitted since the required information is included in the Consolidated Financial Statements or the notes thereto, or is not applicable or required.

        The documents set forth below, numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K, are filed herewith or incorporated herein by reference to the location indicated.

Exhibit
Number

  Description
  Location

2.1

 

Investment Agreement, dated as of October 19, 1997, among Universal Studios, Inc., HSN, Inc., Home Shopping Network, Inc. and Liberty Media Corporation, as amended and restated as of December 18, 1997.

 

Appendix A to the Registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement, dated January 12, 1998.

2.2

 

Amended and Restated Transaction Agreement, dated as of December 16, 2001, among Vivendi Universal, S.A., Universal Studios, Inc., the Registrant, USANi LLC and Liberty Media Corporation.

 

Exhibit 2.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed May 17, 2002.

3.1

 

Restated Certificate of Incorporation of IAC.

 

Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on October 14, 2003.
         

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3.2

 

Certificate of Ownership and Merger merging NC3, Inc. into IAC/InterActiveCorp under the name IAC/InterActiveCorp.

 

Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 14, 2004.

3.3

 

Amended and Restated Bylaws of IAC.

 

Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on September 20, 2002.

4.1

 

Indenture, dated as of November 23, 1998, among the Registrant, USANi LLC, the Guarantors party thereto, and The Chase Manhattan Bank, as Trustee.

 

Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-71305), filed on January 28, 1999.

4.2

 

Form of 63/4% Senior Notes due 2005.

 

Exhibit B to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-71305), filed on January 28, 1999.

4.3

 

Indenture, dated as of December 16, 2002, among the Registrant, USANi LLC, as Guarantor, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee.

 

Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-102713), filed on January 24, 2003.

4.4

 

Form of 7% Senior Notes due 2013.

 

Exhibit B to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-102713), filed on January 24, 2003.

4.5

 

Equity Warrant Agreement, dated as of February 4, 2002, between the Registrant and The Bank of New York, as equity warrant agent.

 

Exhibit 4.8 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended December 31, 2001.

4.6

 

Equity Warrant Agreement, dated as of May 7, 2002, between the Registrant and The Bank of New York, as equity warrant agent.

 

Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed May 17, 2002.

4.7

 

Forms of Equity Warrant Agreement and Optionholder Equity Warrant Agreement, in each case, between the Registrant and Mellon Investor Services LLC, as equity warrant agent.

 

Exhibits 4.2 and 4.4 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (SEC File No. 333-104973), filed on August 6, 2003.

10.1*

 

Equity and Bonus Compensation Agreement, dated as of August 24, 1995, between Barry Diller and the Registrant.

 

Exhibit 10.26 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996.

10.2*

 

Amended and Restated 2000 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan.

 

Appendix B to the Registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement, dated April 30, 2003.

10.3*

 

Deferred Compensation Plan For Non-Employee Directors.

 

Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2000.
         

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10.4*

 

Home Shopping Network, Inc. 1996 Stock Option Plan for Employees.

 

Exhibit A to the Home Shopping Definitive Proxy Statement, dated March 28, 1996.

10.5*

 

Silver King Communications, Inc. 1995 Stock Incentive Plan.

 

Appendix G to the Registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement, dated November 20, 1996.

10.6*

 

Silver King Communications, Inc. Directors' Stock Option Plan.

 

Appendix H to the Registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement, dated November 20, 1996.

10.7*

 

HSN, Inc. 1997 Stock and Annual Incentive Plan.

 

Appendix F to the Registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement, dated January 12, 1998.

10.8*

 

IAC/InterActiveCorp Executive Deferred Compensation Plan

 

Previously filed.

10.9*

 

Summary of Non-Employee Director Compensation Arrangements

 

Previously filed.

10.10*

 

Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement

 

Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, dated February 16, 2005.

10.11

 

Amended and Restated Governance Agreement, among the Registrant, Vivendi Universal, S.A., Universal Studios, Inc., Liberty Media Corporation and Barry Diller, dated as of December 16, 2001.

 

Appendix C to the Registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement, dated March 25, 2002.

10.12

 

Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement among Universal Studios, Inc., Liberty Media Corporation, Barry Diller and Vivendi Universal, S.A., dated as of December 16, 2001.

 

Appendix D to the Registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement, dated March 25, 2002.

10.13*

 

Employment Agreement between Julius Genachowski and the Registrant, dated August 9, 2000.

 

Exhibit 10.43 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001.

10.14*

 

Extension of and Amendment to Employment Agreement between Julius Genachowski and the Registrant, dated as of September 30, 2002.

 

Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2002.

10.15*

 

Employment Agreement between Shana Fisher and the Registrant, dated as of June 30, 2003.

 

Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2003.

10.16*

 

Employment Agreement between Gregory R. Blatt and the Registrant, dated as of November 5, 2003.

 

Exhibit 10.14 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003.

10.17*

 

Agreement between Victor Kaufman and the Registrant, dated as of February 5, 2004.

 

Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004.
         

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10.18*

 

Employment Agreement between Thomas J. McInerney and the Registrant, dated as of October 9, 2002.

 

Exhibit 10.27 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002.

10.19*

 

Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement between Thomas J. McInerney and the Registrant, dated as of November 15, 2004.

 

Previously filed.

10.20*

 

Resignation Agreement, dated as of February 5, 2003, between Expedia, Inc. and Richard N. Barton.

 

Exhibit 10.15 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003.

10.21

 

Shareholders Agreement, dated December 12, 1996, relating to Jupiter Shop Channel Co. Ltd. among Jupiter Programming Co. Ltd., Home Shopping Network, Inc. and Jupiter Shop Channel Co. Ltd.

 

Exhibit 10.35 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996.

10.22

 

Services and Trademark License Agreement, dated as of December 12, 1996, between Home Shopping Network, Inc. and Jupiter Shop Channel Co. Ltd.

 

Exhibit 10.36 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996.

10.23

 

Form of Spinoff Agreement between Liberty Media Corporation and Universal Studios, Inc., dated as of October 19, 1997.

 

Appendix D to the Registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement, dated January 12, 1998.

10.24

 

Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Vivendi Universal Entertainment LLLP, dated as of May 7, 2002, by and among USI Entertainment Inc., USANi Holdings XX, Inc., Universal Pictures International Holdings BV, Universal Pictures International Holdings 2 BV, NYCSpirit Corp. II, the Registrant, USANi Sub LLC, New-U Studios Holdings, Inc., Barry Diller, Vivendi Universal, S.A. and Universal Studios, Inc.

 

Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed May 17, 2002.

10.25

 

Amendment No. 1, dated November 25, 2002, to the Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Vivendi Universal Entertainment LLLP, dated as of May 7, 2002, by and among USI Entertainment Inc., USANi Holdings XX, Inc., Universal Pictures International Holdings BV, Universal Pictures International Holdings 2 BV, NYCSpirit Corp. II and the Registrant.

 

Exhibit 10.29 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002.

 

 

 

 

 
10.26   Amendment No. 2, dated June 24, 2003, to the Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Vivendi Universal Entertainment LLLP, dated as of May 7, 2002, by and among USI Entertainment Inc., USANi Holdings XX, Inc., Universal Pictures International Holdings BV, Universal Pictures International Holdings 2BV, NYCSpirit Corp. II, the Registrant, USANi Sub LLC, New-U Studios Holdings, Inc., Barry Diller and Universal Studios, Inc.   Exhibit 10.21 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003.

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21.1

 

Subsidiaries of IAC as of December 31, 2004.

 

Previously filed.

23.1

 

Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.

 

Previously filed.

23.2

 

Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.

 

Previously filed.

23.3

 

Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.

 

Previously filed.

23.4†

 

Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.

 

 

31.1†

 

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

31.2†

 

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

32.1††

 

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

32.2††

 

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

99.1

 

Consolidated Financial Statements and Report of Independent Auditors of H.O.T. Networks GmbH and Subsidiaries for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000.

 

Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003.

99.2

 

Unaudited Financial Statements of Vivendi Universal Entertainment LLLP for the year ended December 31, 2004.

 

Previously filed.
         

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99.3

 

Audited Financial Statements of Vivendi Universal Entertainment LLLP for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002.

 

Previously filed.

99.4

 

Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of TVSN Asia Pacific (Holdings) Limited and subsidiaries for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002.

 

Previously filed.

*
Reflects management contracts and management and director compensatory plans.

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 Amendment No. 4 on Form 10K/A to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


September 27, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

IAC/INTERACTIVECORP

 

 

By:

/s/  
MICHAEL H. SCHWERDTMAN      
Michael H. Schwerdtman
Vice President and Controller (Chief Accounting Officer)

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Schedule II


IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

Description

  Balance at
Beginning of
Period

  Charges to
Earnings

  Charges to
Other Accounts

  Deductions
  Balance at
End of Period

 
 
  (In thousands)

 
2004                                
Allowance for doubtful accounts   $ 24,940   $ 6,805   $ 1,730   $ (14,325 )(1) $ 19,150  
Inventory reserves     34,607     4,369     80     (1,174 )(9)   37,882  
Sales returns accrual     29,338     404         191     29,933  
Deferred tax valuation allowance     263,586 (10)       (36,738 )(2)   (122,137 )(3)   104,711  
Other reserves     4,935                       5,849  

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Allowance for doubtful accounts   $ 23,667   $ 19,552   $ 705   $ (18,984 )(1) $ 24,940  
Inventory reserves     33,444     1,413     (243 )   (7 )(9)   34,607  
Sales returns accrual     24,036     5,302             29,338  
Deferred tax valuation allowance     217,422     (34,243 )(5)   (27,979 )(4)       155,200 (10)
Other reserves     3,787                       4,935  

2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Allowance for doubtful accounts   $ 16,116   $ 26,534   $ 3,921 (8) $ (22,904 )(1) $ 23,667  
Inventory reserves     38,170     (4,944 )   303 (8)   (85 )(9)   33,444  
Sales returns accrual     21,925     2,111             24,036  
Deferred tax valuation allowance     75,834     (29,008 )(7)   170,596 (6)       217,422  
Other reserves     2,923                       3,787  

(1)
Write-off of fully reserved accounts receivable.

(2)
Amount is primarily related to LendingTree net operating loss carry forward, which impacted goodwill.

(3)
Amount is primarily related to the net operating losses of HSN International that either expired or were utilized during the year.

(4)
Amount is primarily related to the acquisition of LendingTree partially offset by net operating losses carryforwards of Ticketmaster, both of which impacted goodwill.

(5)
Amount primarily relates to Ticketmaster net operating loss carry forward, which impacted the income tax provision.

(6)
Amount primarily relates to net operating losses of HSN International, which impacted deferred taxes.

(7)
Amount primarily relates to Ticketmaster's utilization of net operating losses which impacted the income tax provision.

(8)
Acquisition of Interval in September 2002.

(9)
Disposition of inventory during the year.

(10)
The December 31, 2003 balance was affected by reclassifications of valuation allowances that had previously been netted against the related deferred tax assets for net operating losses related to HSN International. The January 1, 2004 balance reflects this reclassification.

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MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW
FINANCIAL POSITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS
IAC'S PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL REPORTING
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME BEFORE AMORTIZATION
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IAC/INTERACTIVECORP AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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Exhibit 23.4


Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

        We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following registration statements (and any amendments thereto) of our report dated September 22, 2005, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of IAC/InterActiveCorp (formerly InterActiveCorp and USA Interactive) included in this amended Annual Report and any amendments thereto (Form 10-K/A) for the year ended December 31, 2004:

 
   
   
    COMMISSION FILE NO.    
    Form S-8, No. 033-53909
Form S-8, No. 333-03717
Form S-8, No. 333-18763
Form S-8, No. 333-48869
Form S-8, No. 333-48863
Form S-8, No. 333-57667
Form S-8, No. 333-65335
Form S-8, No. 333-34146
Form S-8, No. 333-37286
Form S-8, No. 333-37284
Form S-3, No. 333-81576
Form S-3, No. 333-87226
Form S-3, No. 333-88850
Form S-3, No. 333-105095
Form S-8, No. 333-101199
Form S-8, No. 333-105014
Form S-8, No. 333-105876
Form S-8, No. 333-104973
Form S-8, No. 333-110247
Form S-8, No. 333-118724
Form S-8, No. 333-127410
Form S-8, No. 333-127411
Form S-8, No. 333-124303
   

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

New York, New York
September 22, 2005




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Exhibit 31.1

Certification

I, Barry Diller, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IAC/InterActiveCorp ("IAC"), certify that:

1.
I have reviewed this Amendment No. 4 on Form 10-K/A (the "Amendment") to IAC's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 (together with the Amendment, the "Report");

2.
Based on my knowledge, this Report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by the Report;

3.
Based on my knowledge, the IAC financial statements, and other IAC financial information included in the Report fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this Report;

4.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this Report is being prepared;

b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in the Report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by the Report based on such evaluation; and

d)
Disclosed in the Report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2004 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: September 27, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/  
BARRY DILLER      
Barry Diller
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer



Exhibit 31.2

Certification

I, Thomas J. McInerney, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of IAC/InterActiveCorp ("IAC"), certify that:

1.
I have reviewed this Amendment No. 4 on Form 10-K/A (the "Amendment") to IAC's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 (together with the Amendment, the "Report");

2.
Based on my knowledge, this Report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by the Report;

3.
Based on my knowledge, the IAC financial statements, and other IAC financial information included in the Report fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this Report;

4.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this Report is being prepared;

b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in the Report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by the Report based on such evaluation; and

d)
Disclosed in the Report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2004 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: September 27, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/  
THOMAS J. MCINERNEY      
Thomas J. McInerney
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer



Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

        I, Barry Diller, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IAC/InterActiveCorp (the "Company"), certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that, to my knowledge:

(1)
Amendment No. 4 on Form 10-K/A (the "Amendment") to IAC's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 (together with the Amendment, the "Report") which this statement accompanies fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and

(2)
the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: September 27, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/  
BARRY DILLER      
Barry Diller
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer



Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

        I, Thomas J. McInerney, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of IAC/InterActiveCorp (the "Company"), certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that, to my knowledge:

(3)
Amendment No. 4 on Form 10-K/A (the "Amendment") to IAC's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 (together with the Amendment, the "Report") which this statement accompanies fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and

(4)
the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: September 27, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/  
THOMAS J. MCINERNEY      
Thomas J. McInerney
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer