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



FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012

OR

o

 

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

For the transition period from                  to                 

Commission File Number 001-09553

CBS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware   04-2949533
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
     
51 W. 52nd Street, New York, New York   10019
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(212) 975-4321
Registrant's telephone number, including area code

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

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

Large accelerated filer ý   Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer o   Smaller reporting company o

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

Number of shares of common stock outstanding at April 30, 2012:

        Class A Common Stock, par value $.001 per share—43,444,102

        Class B Common Stock, par value $.001 per share—604,697,329


CBS CORPORATION
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

 
   
  Page
    PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION    

Item 1.

 

Financial Statements.

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011

 

3

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011

 

4

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011

 

5

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and March 31, 2011

 

6

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

7

Item 2.

 

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

 

29

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

49

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures.

 

49

 

 

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings.

 

50

Item 2.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

 

51

Item 6.

 

Exhibits.

 

52

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.    Financial Statements.


CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts)

 
 
  Three Months Ended
March 31,

   
 
   
 
  2012
  2011
   
 

Revenues

  $ 3,924   $ 3,510    
 

Expenses:

               

Operating

    2,461     2,276    

Selling, general and administrative

    679     658    

Impairment charges (Note 3)

    11        

Depreciation and amortization

    131     139    
 

Total expenses

    3,282     3,073    
 

Operating income

    642     437    

Interest expense

    (110 )   (110 )  

Interest income

    2     2    

Gain on early extinguishment of debt (Note 6)

    25        

Other items, net

    12     9    
 

Earnings before income taxes and equity in loss of investee companies

    571     338    

Provision for income taxes

    (203 )   (122 )  

Equity in loss of investee companies, net of tax

    (5 )   (14 )  
 

Net earnings

  $ 363   $ 202    
 

Basic net earnings per common share

 
$

.56
 
$

.30
   

Diluted net earnings per common share

 
$

.54
 
$

.29
   

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

               

Basic

    650     674    

Diluted

    667     693    

Dividends per common share

 
$

.10
 
$

.05
   
 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited; in millions)

   
 
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 
  2012
  2011
 
   

Net earnings

  $ 363   $ 202  
   

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

             

Cumulative translation adjustments

    10     13  

Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost

    8     7  

Unrealized gain on securities

    1      
   

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

    19     20  
   

Comprehensive income

  $ 382   $ 222  
   

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts)

   
 
  At
March 31, 2012

  At
December 31, 2011

 
   

ASSETS

             

Current Assets:

             

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 794   $ 660  

Receivables, less allowances of $112 (2012) and $114 (2011)

    3,332     3,254  

Programming and other inventory (Note 4)

    574     735  

Deferred income tax assets, net

    324     319  

Prepaid income taxes

        10  

Prepaid expenses

    299     213  

Other current assets

    449     343  

Current assets of discontinued operations

    11     9  
   

Total current assets

    5,783     5,543  
   

Property and equipment:

             

Land

    330     329  

Buildings

    712     714  

Capital leases

    201     200  

Advertising structures

    2,106     2,069  

Equipment and other

    2,023     2,022  
   

    5,372     5,334  

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

    2,914     2,824  
   

Net property and equipment

    2,458     2,510  
   

Programming and other inventory (Note 4)

    1,425     1,496  

Goodwill

    8,630     8,620  

Intangible assets (Note 3)

    6,555     6,526  

Other assets

    1,474     1,434  

Assets of discontinued operations

    68     68  
   

Total Assets

  $ 26,393   $ 26,197  
   

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

             

Current Liabilities:

             

Accounts payable

  $ 339   $ 410  

Accrued compensation

    227     403  

Participants' share and royalties payable

    892     938  

Program rights

    784     577  

Deferred revenue

    262     253  

Income taxes payable

    169      

Current portion of long-term debt (Note 6)

    22     24  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

    1,443     1,316  

Current liabilities of discontinued operations

    12     12  
   

Total current liabilities

    4,150     3,933  
   

Long-term debt (Note 6)

    5,902     5,958  

Pension and postretirement benefit obligations

    1,832     1,839  

Deferred income tax liabilities, net

    993     1,025  

Other liabilities

    3,330     3,351  

Liabilities of discontinued operations

    182     183  

Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)

             

Stockholders' Equity:

             

Class A Common Stock, par value $.001 per share; 375 shares authorized; 44
(2012 and 2011) shares issued

         

Class B Common Stock, par value $.001 per share; 5,000 shares authorized;
776 (2012) and 769 (2011) shares issued

    1     1  

Additional paid-in capital

    43,376     43,395  

Accumulated deficit

    (27,980 )   (28,343 )

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

    (420 )   (439 )
   

    14,977     14,614  

Less treasury stock, at cost; 171 (2012) and 162 (2011) Class B Shares

    4,973     4,706  
   

Total Stockholders' Equity

    10,004     9,908  
   

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

  $ 26,393   $ 26,197  
   

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited; in millions)

   
 
  Three Months Ended March 31,  
 
  2012
  2011
 
   

Operating Activities:

             

Net earnings

  $ 363   $ 202  

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash flow provided by
operating activities:

             

Depreciation and amortization

    131     139  

Stock-based compensation

    42     34  

Impairment charges

    11      

Gain on early extinguishment of debt

    (25 )    

Equity in loss of investee companies, net of tax and distributions

    6     16  

Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions

    118     503  
   

Net cash flow provided by operating activities

    646     894  
   

Investing Activities:

             

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

    (69 )   (53 )

Capital expenditures

    (39 )   (41 )

Investments in and advances to investee companies

    (34 )   (26 )

Proceeds from dispositions

        13  

Other investing activities

    2     4  
   

Net cash flow used for investing activities

    (140 )   (103 )
   

Financing Activities:

             

Proceeds from issuance of notes

    690      

Repayment of notes

    (700 )   (2 )

Payment of capital lease obligations

    (5 )   (4 )

Payment of contingent consideration

    (33 )    

Dividends

    (69 )   (37 )

Purchase of Company common stock

    (260 )   (250 )

Payment of payroll taxes in lieu of issuing shares for stock-based compensation

    (87 )   (46 )

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

    36     10  

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation

    56     35  

Other financing activities

        (5 )
   

Net cash flow used for financing activities

    (372 )   (299 )
   

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

    134     492  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    660     480  
   

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 794   $ 972  
   

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information

             

Cash paid for interest

  $ 103   $ 104  

Cash paid for income taxes

  $ 21   $ 19  
   

   

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Description of Business—CBS Corporation (together with its consolidated subsidiaries unless the context otherwise requires, the "Company" or "CBS Corp.") is comprised of the following segments: Entertainment (CBS Television, comprised of the CBS Television Network, CBS Television Studios, CBS Studios International and CBS Television Distribution; CBS Films and CBS Interactive), Cable Networks (Showtime Networks, CBS Sports Network and Smithsonian Networks), Publishing (Simon & Schuster), Local Broadcasting (CBS Television Stations and CBS Radio) and Outdoor (CBS Outdoor, comprised of Outdoor Americas and Outdoor Europe).

Basis of Presentation—The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the more detailed financial statements and notes thereto, included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of only normal and recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the periods presented. Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

Use of Estimates—The preparation of the Company's financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Net Earnings (Loss) per Common Share—Basic earnings (loss) per share ("EPS") is based upon net earnings (loss) divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS reflects the effect of the assumed exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs") and market-based performance share units ("PSUs") only in the periods in which such effect would have been dilutive. For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, stock options to purchase 12 million and 26 million shares of Class B Common Stock, respectively, were outstanding but excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

The table below presents a reconciliation of weighted average shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted EPS.

   
 
  Three Months Ended
March 31,

 
 
     
(in millions)
  2012
  2011
 
   

Weighted average shares for basic EPS

    650     674  

Dilutive effect of shares issuable under stock-based compensation plans

    17     19  
   

Weighted average shares for diluted EPS

    667     693  
   

Collaborative Arrangements—Collaborative arrangements primarily consist of joint efforts with third parties to produce and distribute programming such as television series and live sporting events, including the 14-year agreement between the Company and Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. to telecast the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship ("NCAA Tournament"). In connection with this agreement for the NCAA Tournament, advertisements aired on CBS Television Network are recorded as revenues and the Company's share of the program rights fees and other operating costs are recorded as operating expenses.

For episodic television programming, co-production costs are initially capitalized as programming inventory and amortized over the television series' estimated economic life. In such arrangements where the Company has distribution rights, all proceeds generated from such distribution are recorded as revenues and any participation profits due to third party collaborators are recorded as operating expenses. In co-production arrangements where third party collaborators have distribution rights, the Company's net participating profits are recorded as revenues.

Amounts attributable to transactions arising from collaborative arrangements between participants were not material to the Company's consolidated financial statements for all periods presented.

Other Liabilities—Other liabilities consist primarily of the noncurrent portion of residual liabilities of previously disposed businesses, participants' share and royalties payable, program rights, deferred compensation and other employee benefit accruals.

Additional Paid-In Capital—For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company recorded dividends of $66 million and $34 million, respectively, as a reduction to additional paid-in capital as the Company had an accumulated deficit balance.

Adoption of New Accounting Standards

Fair Value Measurements

During the first quarter of 2012, the Company adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board's ("FASB") amended guidance which clarifies the FASB's intent about the application of existing fair value measurement requirements and changes certain principles and requirements for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Recent Pronouncements

Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

In December 2011, the FASB issued guidance which requires disclosure of both gross and net information about financial instruments and derivative instruments eligible for offset in the balance sheet as well as financial instruments and derivative instruments subject to a master netting arrangement regardless of whether they are offset. The adoption of this guidance, which is effective for reporting periods beginning January 1, 2013, is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

2) STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The following table summarizes the Company's stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

   
 
  Three Months Ended
March 31,

 
 
     
 
  2012
  2011
 
   

RSUs and PSUs

  $ 30   $ 25  

Stock options and equivalents

    12     9  
   

Stock-based compensation expense, before income taxes

    42     34  

Related tax benefit

    (16 )   (13 )
   

Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax benefit

  $ 26   $ 21  
   

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company granted 4 million RSUs with a weighted average per unit grant date fair value of $29.28. RSU grants during the first quarter of 2012 generally vest over a one-to-four-year service period. Certain RSU awards are also subject to satisfying performance conditions. The number of shares that will be issued upon vesting of RSU awards with performance conditions can range from 0% to 120% of the target award, based on the achievement of established operating performance goals. During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company also granted 3 million stock options with a weighted average exercise price of $29.44. Stock option grants during the first quarter of 2012 generally vest over a three-to-four-year service period and expire eight years from the date of grant.

Total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested RSUs at March 31, 2012 was $230 million, which is expected to be expensed over a weighted average period of 2.7 years. Total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock option awards at March 31, 2012 was $87 million, which is expected to be expensed over a weighted average period of 2.8 years.

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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

3) GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The Company's intangible assets were as follows:

   
At March 31, 2012
  Gross
  Accumulated
Amortization

  Net
 
   

Intangible assets subject to amortization:

                   

Leasehold agreements

  $ 895   $ (612 ) $ 283  

Franchise agreements

    489     (301 )   188  

Other intangible assets

    363     (243 )   120  
   

Total intangible assets subject to amortization

    1,747     (1,156 )   591  

FCC licenses

    5,795         5,795  

Trade names

    169         169  
   

Total intangible assets

  $ 7,711   $ (1,156 ) $ 6,555  
   

 

   
At December 31, 2011
  Gross
  Accumulated
Amortization

  Net
 
   

Intangible assets subject to amortization:

                   

Leasehold agreements

  $ 882   $ (590 ) $ 292  

Franchise agreements

    487     (292 )   195  

Other intangible assets

    376     (244 )   132  
   

Total intangible assets subject to amortization

    1,745     (1,126 )   619  

FCC licenses

    5,738         5,738  

Trade names

    169         169  
   

Total intangible assets

  $ 7,652   $ (1,126 ) $ 6,526  
   

Amortization expense was $27 million and $31 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The Company expects its aggregate annual amortization expense for existing intangible assets subject to amortization for each of the years, 2012 through 2016, to be as follows:

   
 
  2012
  2013
  2014
  2015
  2016
 
   

Amortization expense

  $ 102   $ 89   $ 79   $ 69   $ 61  
   

In April 2012, the Company signed a definitive agreement for the sale of its five owned radio stations in West Palm Beach for $50 million. During the first quarter of 2012, in connection with the sale, the Company recorded a pre-tax noncash impairment charge of $11 million to reduce the carrying value of the allocated goodwill.

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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

4) PROGRAMMING AND OTHER INVENTORY

   
 
  At
March 31, 2012

  At
December 31, 2011

 
   

Program rights

  $ 1,120   $ 1,333  

Television programming:

             

Released (including acquired libraries)

    614     628  

In process and other

    162     170  

Theatrical programming:

             

Released

    19     15  

In process and other

    21     25  

Publishing, primarily finished goods

    62     59  

Other

    1     1  
   

Total programming and other inventory

    1,999     2,231  

Less current portion

    574     735  
   

Total noncurrent programming and other inventory

  $ 1,425   $ 1,496  
   

5) RELATED PARTIES

National Amusements, Inc.    National Amusements, Inc. ("NAI") is the controlling stockholder of CBS Corp. and Viacom Inc. Mr. Sumner M. Redstone, the controlling stockholder, chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer of NAI, is the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors and founder of both CBS Corp. and Viacom Inc. In addition, Ms. Shari Redstone, Mr. Sumner M. Redstone's daughter, is the president and a director of NAI and the vice chair of the Board of Directors of both CBS Corp. and Viacom Inc. Mr. David R. Andelman is a director of CBS Corp. and serves as a director of NAI. Mr. Frederic V. Salerno is a director of CBS Corp. and serves as a director of Viacom Inc. At March 31, 2012, NAI directly or indirectly owned approximately 79% of CBS Corp.'s voting Class A Common Stock, and owned approximately 6% of CBS Corp.'s Class A Common Stock and non-voting Class B Common Stock on a combined basis.

Viacom Inc.    As part of its normal course of business, the Company enters into transactions with Viacom Inc. and its subsidiaries. Through its Entertainment segment, the Company licenses its television products and leases its production facilities to Viacom Inc., primarily MTV Networks and BET Networks. In addition, the Company recognizes revenues for advertising spending placed by various subsidiaries of Viacom Inc., primarily Paramount Pictures and MTV Networks. Viacom Inc. also distributes certain of the Company's television products in the home entertainment market. The Company's total revenues from these transactions were $64 million and $51 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The Company places advertisements with, and leases production facilities, licenses programming and purchases other goods and services from various subsidiaries of Viacom Inc. The total amounts for these transactions were $6 million for both the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

The following table presents the amounts due from and due to Viacom Inc. in the normal course of business as reflected on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.

   
 
  At
March 31, 2012

  At
December 31, 2011

 
   

Amounts due from Viacom Inc.

             

Receivables

  $ 105   $ 102  

Other assets (Receivables, noncurrent)

    179     198  
   

Total amounts due from Viacom Inc.

  $ 284   $ 300  
   

Amounts due to Viacom Inc.

             

Accounts payable

  $ 1   $ 3  

Program rights

    2     2  
   

Total amounts due to Viacom Inc.

  $ 3   $ 5  
   

Other Related Parties    The Company has equity interests in a domestic television network and several international joint ventures for television channels, from which the Company earns revenues primarily by selling its television programming. Total revenues earned from these joint ventures were $36 million and $33 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The Company, through the normal course of business, is involved in transactions with other related parties that have not been material in any of the periods presented.

6) BANK FINANCING AND DEBT

The following table sets forth the Company's debt.

   
 
  At
March 31, 2012

  At
December 31, 2011

 
   

Senior debt (3.375% – 8.875% due 2012 – 2056) (a)

  $ 5,871   $ 5,925  

Obligations under capital leases

    74     78  
   

Total debt

    5,945     6,003  

Less discontinued operations debt (b)

    21     21  
   

Total debt from continuing operations

    5,924     5,982  

Less current portion

    22     24  
   

Total long-term debt from continuing operations,
net of current portion

  $ 5,902   $ 5,958  
   
    (a)
    At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the senior debt balances included (i) a net unamortized (discount) premium of $(2) million and $4 million, respectively, and (ii) an increase in the carrying value of the debt relating to previously settled fair value hedges of $27 million and $75 million, respectively. The face value of the Company's senior debt was $5.85 billion at both March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

    (b)
    Included in "Liabilities of discontinued operations" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

The senior debt of CBS Corp. is fully and unconditionally guaranteed by its wholly owned subsidiary, CBS Operations Inc. Senior debt in the amount of $52 million of the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, CBS Broadcasting Inc., has no guarantor.

At March 31, 2012, the Company classified $490 million of senior notes and debentures maturing in August 2012 as long-term debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, reflecting its intent and ability to refinance this debt on a long-term basis.

During the first quarter of 2012, the Company issued $700 million of 3.375% senior notes due 2022. The net proceeds were used to redeem the Company's $700 million of 6.75% senior notes due 2056, resulting in a pre-tax gain on early extinguishment of debt of $25 million.

Credit Facility

At March 31, 2012, the Company had a $2.0 billion revolving credit facility which expires in March 2015 (the "Credit Facility"). The Credit Facility requires the Company to maintain a maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio of 4.0x at the end of each quarter and a minimum Consolidated Coverage Ratio of 3.0x for the trailing four quarters, each as further described in the Credit Facility. At March 31, 2012, the Company's Consolidated Leverage Ratio was approximately 1.7x and Consolidated Coverage Ratio was approximately 8.3x.

The Consolidated Leverage Ratio reflects the ratio of the Company's indebtedness from continuing operations, adjusted to exclude certain capital lease obligations, at the end of a quarter, to the Company's Consolidated EBITDA for the trailing four consecutive quarters. Consolidated EBITDA is defined in the Credit Facility as operating income plus interest income and before depreciation, amortization and certain other noncash items. The Consolidated Coverage Ratio reflects the ratio of Consolidated EBITDA to the Company's cash interest expense on indebtedness, adjusted to exclude certain capital lease obligations, in each case for the trailing four consecutive quarters.

The primary purpose of the Credit Facility is to support commercial paper borrowings. At March 31, 2012, the Company had no commercial paper borrowings under its $2.0 billion commercial paper program. At March 31, 2012, the remaining availability under the Credit Facility, net of outstanding letters of credit, was $1.98 billion.

7) PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS

The components of net periodic cost for the Company's pension and postretirement benefit plans were as follows:

   
 
  Pension Benefits   Postretirement Benefits  
Three Months Ended March 31,
  2012
  2011
  2012
  2011
 
   

Components of net periodic cost:

                         

Service cost

  $ 9   $ 9   $   $  

Interest cost

    61     62     8     9  

Expected return on plan assets

    (62 )   (59 )        

Amortization of actuarial loss (gain)

    18     16     (4 )   (2 )
   

Net periodic cost

  $ 26   $ 28   $ 4   $ 7  
   

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8) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

During the first quarter of 2012, the Company repurchased 9.0 million shares of CBS Corp. Class B Common Stock for $269 million, at an average cost of $30.03 per share. Since the inception of the share repurchase program in January of 2011, the Company has repurchased 51.2 million shares for $1.29 billion, at an average cost of $25.17 per share, leaving $1.71 billion of authorization remaining at March 31, 2012.

During the first quarter of 2012, the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.10 per share on its Class A and Class B Common Stock payable on April 1, 2012. The total dividend was $66 million of which $65 million was paid on April 1, 2012 and $1 million was accrued to be paid upon vesting of RSUs. During the first quarter of 2012, the Company paid $69 million for the dividend declared during the fourth quarter of 2011 and for dividend payments on RSUs that vested during the first quarter of 2012.

9) INCOME TAXES

The provision for income taxes represents federal, state and local, and foreign income taxes on earnings before income taxes and equity in loss of investee companies.

The provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2012 increased to $203 million from $122 million for the same prior-year period, driven by the increase in earnings before income taxes. The Company's effective income tax rate was 36% for both the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

The Company is currently under examination by the IRS for the years 2008, 2009 and 2010. In addition, various tax years are currently under examination by state and local, and foreign tax authorities. With respect to open tax years in all jurisdictions, the Company does not currently believe that it is reasonably possible that the reserve for uncertain tax positions will significantly change within the next twelve months; however, it is difficult to predict the final outcome or timing of resolution of any particular tax matter and accordingly, unforeseen events could cause the Company's current expectation to change in the future.

10) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company has indemnification obligations with respect to letters of credit and surety bonds primarily used as security against non-performance in the normal course of business. At March 31, 2012, the outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds approximated $395 million and were not recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

In the course of its business, the Company both provides and receives indemnities which are intended to allocate certain risks associated with business transactions. Similarly, the Company may remain contingently liable for various obligations of a business that has been divested in the event that a third party does not live up to its obligations under an indemnification obligation. The Company records a liability for its indemnification obligations and other contingent liabilities when probable under GAAP.

Legal Matters

Securities Action.    On December 12, 2008, the City of Pontiac General Employees' Retirement System filed a self-styled class action complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of

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New York against the Company and its Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, and Treasurer, alleging violations of federal securities law. The complaint, which was filed on behalf of a putative class of purchasers of the Company's common stock between February 26, 2008 and October 10, 2008 (the "Class Period"), alleges that, among other things, the Company's failure to timely write down the value of certain assets caused the Company's reported operating results during the Class Period to be materially inflated. The plaintiffs seek unspecified compensatory damages. On February 11, 2009, a motion was filed in the case on behalf of The City of Omaha, Nebraska Civilian Employees' Retirement System, and The City of Omaha Police and Fire Retirement System (collectively, the "Omaha Funds") seeking to appoint the Omaha Funds as the lead plaintiffs in this case; on March 5, 2009, the court granted that motion. On May 4, 2009, the plaintiffs filed an Amended Complaint, which removes the Treasurer as a defendant and adds the Executive Chairman. On July 13, 2009, all defendants filed a motion to dismiss this action. On March 16, 2010, the court granted the Company's motion and dismissed this action as to the Company and all defendants. On April 30, 2010, the plaintiffs filed a motion for leave to serve an amended complaint. On September 23, 2010, the court issued an order granting leave to amend. On October 8, 2010, the Company was served with an Amended Complaint, which redefines the Class Period to be April 29, 2008 to October 10, 2008 and alleges that the impairment charge should have been taken during the first quarter of 2008. The Company filed a motion to dismiss this Amended Complaint on November 19, 2010. On May 24, 2011, the court granted the motion to dismiss and entered judgment in favor of defendants on May 25, 2011. On June 23, 2011, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and, on March 14, 2012, the Second Circuit heard oral argument on plaintiffs' appeal.

E-books Matters.    A number of lawsuits described below are pending against the following parties relating to the sale of e-books: Apple Inc., Hachette Book Group, Inc., HarperCollins Publishers, LLC, Holtzbrinck Publishers LLC d/b/a Macmillan, Penguin Group (USA) Inc. and the Company's subsidiary, Simon & Schuster, Inc. (collectively, the "Publishing parties").

On April 10, 2012, for purposes of settlement and without any admission of liability, Simon & Schuster and two of the other Publishing parties entered into a settlement stipulation and proposed final judgment (the "Stipulation") with the United States Department of Justice (the "DOJ") in connection with the DOJ's investigations of agency distribution of e-books. In furtherance of this settlement, on April 11, 2012, the DOJ filed an antitrust action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against the Publishing parties and concurrently filed the Stipulation with the court. The Stipulation, which is subject to final approval by the court, does not involve any monetary payments by Simon & Schuster, but will require the adoption of certain business practices for a 24 month period and certain compliance practices for a five year period.

On December 9, 2011, the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (the "MDL") issued an order consolidating in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York various purported class action suits that private litigants had filed in federal courts in California and New York. On January 20, 2012, the plaintiffs filed a consolidated amended class action complaint with the court against the Publishing parties. These private litigant plaintiffs, who are e-book purchasers, allege that, among other things, the defendants are in violation of federal and/or state antitrust laws in connection with the sale of e-books pursuant to agency distribution arrangements between each of the publishers and e-book retailers. The consolidated amended class action complaint generally seeks multiple forms of damages for the purchase of e-books and injunctive and other relief. On March 2, 2012, the Publishing parties filed a motion to dismiss this action.

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Commencing on February 24, 2012, similar antitrust suits have been filed against the Publishing parties by private litigants in Canada, purportedly as class actions. On April 11, 2012, a number of states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico filed an antitrust action against several of the Publishing parties in Texas federal court, which was transferred to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York ("States") on April 30, 2012. Simon & Schuster intends to vigorously defend itself in the MDL, Canadian and States litigations.

In addition, the competition authority in the European Community is conducting a competition investigation of agency distribution arrangements of e-books in this industry and Simon & Schuster is cooperating with this investigation.

Indecency Regulation.    In March 2006, the FCC released certain decisions relating to indecency complaints against certain of the Company's owned television stations and affiliated stations. The FCC ordered the Company to pay a forfeiture of $550,000 in the proceeding relating to the broadcast of a Super Bowl half-time show by the Company's television stations (the "Super Bowl Proceeding"). In May 2006, the FCC denied the Company's petition for reconsideration. In July 2006, the Company filed a Petition for Review of the forfeiture with the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and paid the $550,000 forfeiture in order to facilitate the Company's ability to bring the appeal. Oral argument was heard in September 2007. In July 2008, the Third Circuit vacated the FCC's order to have the Company pay the forfeiture and remanded the case to the FCC. On November 18, 2008, the FCC filed a petition for certiorari with the United States Supreme Court, seeking review of the Third Circuit's decision. The petition requested that the United States Supreme Court not act on the petition until it ruled in the "fleeting expletives case" mentioned below. On January 8, 2009, the Company filed its opposition to the FCC's petition for certiorari.

In another case involving broadcasts on another network, in June 2007, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit vacated the FCC's November 2006 finding that the broadcast of fleeting and isolated expletives was indecent and remanded the case to the FCC (the "fleeting expletives case"). On March 17, 2008, the United States Supreme Court granted the FCC's petition to review the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit's decision. On November 4, 2008, the United States Supreme Court heard argument in this case. On April 28, 2009, the United States Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision reversing the Second Circuit's judgment on administrative grounds in favor of the FCC and remanding the fleeting expletives case to the Second Circuit. The Second Circuit requested additional briefing and argument was heard on January 13, 2010. On July 13, 2010, the Second Circuit struck down an FCC policy on indecency and found that the FCC's indecency policies and decisions regarding the use of "fleeting expletives" on radio and television violated the First Amendment. On August 25, 2010, the FCC filed a petition for rehearing en banc and, on August 31, 2010, the Second Circuit issued an order directing all parties and intervenors to file briefs in response to the FCC's petition on September 21, 2010, which were filed. On November 22, 2010, the Second Circuit denied the FCC's petition for rehearing. On April 21, 2011, the FCC filed a combined petition for certiorari seeking review of the Second Circuit's decision in this case and also in an indecency case involving a broadcast on another television network. On June 27, 2011, the United States Supreme Court granted the FCC's petition for certiorari. On January 10, 2012, the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument in these cases.

Following the April 28, 2009 decision in the fleeting expletives case, on May 4, 2009, the United States Supreme Court remanded the Super Bowl Proceeding to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and requested supplemental briefing from the Company and the FCC, in light of the United States Supreme Court's fleeting expletives decision. Argument was heard by the Third Circuit in

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the Super Bowl Proceeding on February 23, 2010. On May 18, 2010 and on December 22, 2010, at the Third Circuit's request, the Company and the FCC each submitted supplemental briefs. On November 2, 2011, the Third Circuit upheld its earlier decision to vacate the FCC's order to have the Company pay the $550,000 forfeiture. On April 17, 2012, the FCC filed a petition for certiorari with the United States Supreme Court seeking review of the Third Circuit decision.

In March 2006, the FCC also notified the Company and certain affiliates of the CBS Television Network of apparent liability for forfeitures relating to a broadcast of the program Without a Trace. The FCC proposed to assess a forfeiture of $32,500 against each of these stations, totaling $260,000 for the Company's owned stations. The Company is contesting the FCC decision and the proposed forfeitures.

Additionally, the Company, from time to time, has received and may receive in the future letters of inquiry from the FCC prompted by complaints alleging that certain programming on the Company's broadcasting stations included indecent material.

Claims Related to Former Businesses: Asbestos.    The Company is a defendant in lawsuits claiming various personal injuries related to asbestos and other materials, which allegedly occurred principally as a result of exposure caused by various products manufactured by Westinghouse, a predecessor, generally prior to the early 1970s. Westinghouse was neither a producer nor a manufacturer of asbestos. The Company is typically named as one of a large number of defendants in both state and federal cases. In the majority of asbestos lawsuits, the plaintiffs have not identified which of the Company's products is the basis of a claim. Claims against the Company in which a product has been identified principally relate to exposures allegedly caused by asbestos-containing insulating material in turbines sold for power-generation, industrial and marine use, or by asbestos-containing grades of decorative micarta, a laminate used in commercial ships.

Claims are frequently filed and/or settled in groups, which may make the amount and timing of settlements, and the number of pending claims, subject to significant fluctuation from period to period. The Company does not report as pending those claims on inactive, stayed, deferred or similar dockets which some jurisdictions have established for claimants who allege minimal or no impairment. As of March 31, 2012, the Company had pending approximately 48,650 asbestos claims, as compared with approximately 50,090 as of December 31, 2011 and 52,230 as of March 31, 2011. During the first quarter of 2012, the Company received approximately 1,090 new claims and closed or moved to an inactive docket approximately 2,530 claims. The Company reports claims as closed when it becomes aware that a dismissal order has been entered by a court or when the Company has reached agreement with the claimants on the material terms of a settlement. Settlement costs depend on the seriousness of the injuries that form the basis of the claim, the quality of evidence supporting the claims and other factors. The Company's total costs for the years 2011 and 2010 for settlement and defense of asbestos claims after insurance recoveries and net of tax benefits were approximately $33 million and $14 million, respectively. The Company's costs for settlement and defense of asbestos claims may vary year to year as insurance proceeds are not always recovered in the same period as the insured portion of the expenses.

The Company believes that its reserves and insurance are adequate to cover its asbestos liabilities. This belief is based upon many factors and assumptions, including the number of outstanding claims, estimated average cost per claim, the breakdown of claims by disease type, historic claim filings, costs per claim of resolution and the filing of new claims. While the number of asbestos claims filed against the Company has trended down in recent years, it is difficult to predict future asbestos liabilities, as

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events and circumstances may occur including, among others, the number and types of claims and average cost to resolve such claims, which could affect the Company's estimate of its asbestos liabilities.

Other.    The Company from time to time receives claims from federal and state environmental regulatory agencies and other entities asserting that it is or may be liable for environmental cleanup costs and related damages principally relating to historical and predecessor operations of the Company. In addition, the Company from time to time receives personal injury claims including toxic tort and product liability claims (other than asbestos) arising from historical operations of the Company and its predecessors.

General.    On an ongoing basis, the Company vigorously defends itself in numerous lawsuits and proceedings and responds to various investigations and inquiries from federal, state and local authorities (collectively, "litigation"). Litigation may be brought against the Company without merit, is inherently uncertain and always difficult to predict. However, based on its understanding and evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances, the Company believes that the above-described legal matters and other litigation to which it is a party are not likely, in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows. Under the Separation Agreement between the Company and Viacom Inc., the Company and Viacom Inc. have agreed to defend and indemnify the other in certain litigation in which the Company and/or Viacom Inc. is named.

11) RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

During the year ended December 31, 2011, in a continued effort to reduce its cost structure, the Company initiated restructuring plans, which primarily included relocation or closure of certain business activities, as well as other exit activities. As a result, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $46 million, reflecting $34 million of costs associated with exiting contractual obligations and $12 million of severance costs. During the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $81 million, reflecting $66 million of severance costs and $15 million of contract termination and other associated costs. As of March 31, 2012, the cumulative amount paid for the 2011 and 2010 restructuring charges was $85 million, of which $67 million was for the severance costs and $18 million was related to contract termination and other associated costs. The Company expects to substantially utilize the remaining reserves by the end of 2013.

   
 
  Balance at
December 31, 2011

  First Quarter
2012 Payments

  Balance at
March 31, 2012

 
   

Entertainment

  $ 42   $ (7 ) $ 35  

Cable Networks

    1         1  

Publishing

    2     (1 )   1  

Local Broadcasting

    2         2  

Outdoor

    5     (2 )   3  
   

Total

  $ 52   $ (10 ) $ 42  
   

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12) FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Company uses derivative financial instruments primarily to modify its exposure to market risks from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company does not use derivative instruments unless there is an underlying exposure and, therefore, the Company does not hold or enter into derivative financial instruments for speculative trading purposes. The fair value of the Company's derivative instruments and the related activity was not material to the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statements of Operations for any of the periods presented.

The following tables set forth the Company's assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011. These assets and liabilities have been categorized according to the three-level fair value hierarchy established by the FASB, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. Level 1 is based on publicly quoted prices for the asset or liability in active markets. Level 2 is based on inputs that are observable other than quoted market prices in active markets, such as quoted prices for the asset or liability in inactive markets or quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities. Level 3 is based on unobservable inputs reflecting the Company's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

   
At March 31, 2012
  Level 1
  Level 2
  Level 3
  Total
 
   

Assets:

                         

Investments

  $ 70   $   $   $ 70  

Foreign currency hedges

        2         2  
   

Total Assets

  $ 70   $ 2   $   $ 72  
   

Liabilities:

                         

Deferred compensation

  $   $ 183   $   $ 183  

Foreign currency hedges

        1         1  
   

Total Liabilities

  $   $ 184   $   $ 184  
   

 

   
At December 31, 2011
  Level 1
  Level 2
  Level 3
  Total
 
   

Assets:

                         

Investments

  $ 61   $   $   $ 61  

Foreign currency hedges

        4         4  
   

Total Assets

  $ 61   $ 4   $   $ 65  
   

Liabilities:

                         

Deferred compensation

  $   $ 173   $   $ 173  
   

Total Liabilities

  $   $ 173   $   $ 173  
   

The fair value of investments is determined based on publicly quoted market prices in active markets. The fair value of foreign currency hedges is determined based on the present value of future cash flows using observable inputs including foreign currency exchange rates. The fair value of deferred compensation is determined based on the fair value of the investments elected by employees.

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The Company's carrying value of financial instruments approximates fair value, except for differences with respect to the notes and debentures. At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the carrying value of senior debt was $5.87 billion and $5.93 billion, respectively, and the fair value, which is estimated based on quoted market prices for similar liabilities (Level 2) and includes accrued interest, was $6.88 billion and $6.86 billion, respectively.

13) REPORTABLE SEGMENTS

The following tables set forth the Company's financial performance by reportable segment. The Company's operating segments, which are the same as its reportable segments, have been determined in accordance with the Company's internal management structure, which is organized based upon products and services.

   
 
  Three Months Ended
March 31,

 
 
     
 
  2012
  2011
 
   

Revenues:

             

Entertainment

  $ 2,318   $ 1,994  

Cable Networks

    452     393  

Publishing

    176     155  

Local Broadcasting

    622     621  

Outdoor

    416     413  

Eliminations

    (60 )   (66 )
   

Total Revenues

  $ 3,924   $ 3,510  
   

Revenues generated between segments primarily reflect advertising sales and television license fees. These transactions are recorded at market value as if the sales were to third parties and are eliminated in consolidation.

   
 
  Three Months Ended
March 31,

 
 
     
 
  2012
  2011
 
   

Intercompany Revenues:

             

Entertainment

  $ 53   $ 55  

Local Broadcasting

    4     5  

Outdoor

    3     6  
   

Total Intercompany Revenues

  $ 60   $ 66  
   

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The Company presents segment operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization and impairment charges ("Segment OIBDA before Impairment Charges" or "Segment OIBDA" if there is no impairment charge) as the primary measure of profit and loss for its operating segments in accordance with FASB guidance for segment reporting. The Company believes the presentation of Segment OIBDA before Impairment Charges is relevant and useful for investors because it allows investors to view segment performance in a manner similar to the primary method used by the Company's management and enhances their ability to understand the Company's operating performance.

   
 
  Three Months Ended
March 31,

 
 
     
 
  2012
  2011
 
   

Segment OIBDA before Impairment Charges:

             

Entertainment

  $ 411   $ 268  

Cable Networks

    209     153  

Publishing

    10     7  

Local Broadcasting

    171     169  

Outdoor

    53     49  

Corporate

    (58 )   (52 )

Residual costs

    (12 )   (19 )

Eliminations

        1  
   

OIBDA before Impairment Charges

    784     576  

Impairment charges

    (11 )    

Depreciation and amortization

    (131 )   (139 )
   

Total Operating Income

    642     437  

Interest expense

    (110 )   (110 )

Interest income

    2     2  

Gain on early extinguishment of debt

    25      

Other items, net

    12     9  
   

Earnings before income taxes and equity in loss of investee companies

    571     338  

Provision for income taxes

    (203 )   (122 )

Equity in loss of investee companies, net of tax

    (5 )   (14 )
   

Net earnings

  $ 363   $ 202  
   

 

   
 
  Three Months Ended
March 31,

 
 
     
 
  2012
  2011
 
   

Operating Income (Loss):

             

Entertainment

  $ 370   $ 230  

Cable Networks

    204     147  

Publishing

    8     5  

Local Broadcasting

    138     143  

Outdoor

    (2 )   (12 )

Corporate

    (64 )   (58 )

Residual costs

    (12 )   (19 )

Eliminations

        1  
   

Total Operating Income

  $ 642   $ 437  
   

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  Three Months Ended
March 31,

 
 
     
 
  2012
  2011
 
   

Depreciation and Amortization:

             

Entertainment

  $ 41   $ 38  

Cable Networks

    5     6  

Publishing

    2     2  

Local Broadcasting

    22     26  

Outdoor

    55     61  

Corporate

    6     6  
   

Total Depreciation and Amortization

  $ 131   $ 139  
   

 

   
 
  Three Months Ended
March 31,

 
 
     
 
  2012
  2011
 
   

Stock-based Compensation:

             

Entertainment

  $ 13   $ 12  

Cable Networks

    1     1  

Publishing

    1     1  

Local Broadcasting

    6     5  

Outdoor

    2     1  

Corporate

    19     14  
   

Total Stock-based Compensation

  $ 42   $ 34  
   

 

   
 
  Three Months Ended
March 31,

 
 
     
 
  2012
  2011
 
   

Capital Expenditures:

             

Entertainment

  $ 17   $ 14  

Cable Networks

    1     2  

Publishing

         

Local Broadcasting

    10     12  

Outdoor

    11     12  

Corporate

        1  
   

Total Capital Expenditures

  $ 39   $ 41  
   

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  At March 31,
2012

  At December 31,
2011

 
   

Assets:

             

Entertainment

  $ 8,739   $ 8,471  

Cable Networks

    1,676     1,679  

Publishing

    959     1,091  

Local Broadcasting

    9,595     9,626  

Outdoor

    4,087     4,092  

Corporate

    1,381     1,262  

Discontinued operations

    79     77  

Eliminations

    (123 )   (101 )
   

Total Assets

  $ 26,393   $ 26,197  
   

14) CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CBS Operations Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. CBS Operations Inc. has fully and unconditionally guaranteed CBS Corp.'s senior debt securities (See Note 6). The following condensed consolidating financial statements present the results of operations, financial position and cash flows of CBS Corp., CBS Operations Inc., the direct and indirect Non-Guarantor Affiliates of CBS Corp. and CBS Operations Inc., and the eliminations necessary to arrive at the information for the Company on a consolidated basis.

   
 
  Statement of Operations
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
 
 
  CBS Corp.
  CBS
Operations
Inc.

  Non
Guarantor
Affiliates

  Eliminations
  CBS Corp.
Consolidated

 
   

Revenues

  $ 32   $ 67   $ 3,825   $   $ 3,924  
   

Expenses:

                               

Operating

    18     44     2,399         2,461  

Selling, general and administrative

    22     64     593         679  

Impairment charges

            11         11  

Depreciation and amortization

    1     4     126         131  
   

Total expenses

    41     112     3,129         3,282  
   

Operating income (loss)

    (9 )   (45 )   696         642  

Interest (expense) income, net

    (129 )   (86 )   107         (108 )

Gain on early extinguishment of debt

    25                 25  

Other items, net

    1     (3 )   14         12  
   

Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity
in earnings (loss) of investee companies

    (112 )   (134 )   817         571  

(Provision) benefit for income taxes

    40     47     (290 )       (203 )

Equity in earnings (loss) of investee companies, net of tax

    435     332     (5 )   (767 )   (5 )
   

Net earnings

  $ 363   $ 245   $ 522   $ (767 ) $ 363  
   

Comprehensive income

 
$

382
 
$

239
 
$

539
 
$

(778

)

$

382
 
   

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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


   
 
  Statement of Operations
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011
 
 
  CBS Corp.
  CBS
Operations
Inc.

  Non-
Guarantor
Affiliates

  Eliminations
  CBS Corp.
Consolidated

 
   

Revenues

  $ 32   $ 28   $ 3,450   $   $ 3,510  
   

Expenses:

                               

Operating

    18     22     2,236         2,276  

Selling, general and administrative

    28     57     573         658  

Depreciation and amortization

    1     4     134         139  
   

Total expenses

    47     83     2,943         3,073  
   

Operating income (loss)

    (15 )   (55 )   507         437  

Interest (expense) income, net

    (129 )   (84 )   105         (108 )

Other items, net

    1     (2 )   10         9  
   

Earnings (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings (loss) of investee companies

    (143 )   (141 )   622         338  

(Provision) benefit for income taxes

    48     48     (218 )       (122 )

Equity in earnings (loss) of investee companies, net of tax

    297     248     (14 )   (545 )   (14 )
   

Net earnings

  $ 202   $ 155   $ 390   $ (545 ) $ 202  
   

Comprehensive income

 
$

222
 
$

150
 
$

408
 
$

(558

)

$

222
 
   

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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


   
 
  Balance Sheet
At March 31, 2012
 
 
  CBS Corp.
  CBS
Operations
Inc.

  Non-
Guarantor
Affiliates

  Eliminations
  CBS Corp.
Consolidated

 
   

Assets

                               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 429   $ 1   $ 364   $   $ 794  

Receivables, net

    24     80     3,228         3,332  

Programming and other inventory

    6     5     563         574  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    60     82     961     (20 )   1,083  
   

Total current assets

    519     168     5,116     (20 )   5,783  
   

Property and equipment

    46     101     5,225         5,372  

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

    14     59     2,841         2,914  
   

Net property and equipment

    32     42     2,384         2,458  
   

Programming and other inventory

    6     96     1,323         1,425  

Goodwill

    98     62     8,470         8,630  

Intangible assets

            6,555         6,555  

Investments in consolidated subsidiaries

    36,908     8,303         (45,211 )    

Other assets

    185     20     1,337         1,542  

Intercompany

        3,879     14,770     (18,649 )    
   

Total Assets

  $ 37,748   $ 12,570   $ 39,955   $ (63,880 ) $ 26,393  
   

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

                               

Accounts payable

  $ 2   $ 6   $ 331   $   $ 339  

Participants' share and royalties payable

        32     860         892  

Program rights

    7     4     773         784  

Current portion of long-term debt

    5         17         22  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

    466     220     1,449     (22 )   2,113  
   

Total current liabilities

    480     262     3,430     (22 )   4,150  
   

Long-term debt

   
5,793
   
   
109
   
   
5,902
 

Other liabilities

    3,126     417     2,794         6,337  

Intercompany

    18,345             (18,345 )    

Stockholders' Equity:

                               

Preferred Stock

            128     (128 )    

Common Stock

    1     123     1,136     (1,259 )   1  

Additional paid-in capital

    43,376         61,690     (61,690 )   43,376  

Retained earnings (deficit)

    (27,980 )   12,105     (24,844 )   12,739     (27,980 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

    (420 )   (6 )   312     (306 )   (420 )
   

    14,977     12,222     38,422     (50,644 )   14,977  

Less treasury stock, at cost

    4,973     331     4,800     (5,131 )   4,973  
   

Total Stockholders' Equity

    10,004     11,891     33,622     (45,513 )   10,004  
   

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

  $ 37,748   $ 12,570   $ 39,955   $ (63,880 ) $ 26,393  
   

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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


   
 
  Balance Sheet
At December 31, 2011
 
 
  CBS Corp.
  CBS
Operations
Inc.

  Non-
Guarantor
Affiliates

  Eliminations
  CBS Corp.
Consolidated

 
   

Assets

                               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 134   $ 1   $ 525   $   $ 660  

Receivables, net

    30     54     3,170         3,254  

Programming and other inventory

    6     4     725         735  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    81     83     752     (22 )   894  
   

Total current assets

    251     142     5,172     (22 )   5,543  
   

Property and equipment

    46     100     5,188         5,334  

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

    14     56     2,754         2,824  
   

Net property and equipment

    32     44     2,434         2,510  
   

Programming and other inventory

    8     125     1,363         1,496  

Goodwill

    98     62     8,460         8,620  

Intangible assets

            6,526         6,526  

Investments in consolidated subsidiaries

    36,473     7,972         (44,445 )    

Other assets

    223     20     1,259         1,502  

Intercompany

        4,022     14,103     (18,125 )    
   

Total Assets

  $ 37,085   $ 12,387   $ 39,317   $ (62,592 ) $ 26,197  
   

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

                               

Accounts payable

  $ 5   $ 17   $ 388   $   $ 410  

Participants' share and royalties payable

        28     910         938  

Program rights

    7     5     565         577  

Current portion of long-term debt

    7         17         24  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

    311     279     1,417     (23 )   1,984  
   

Total current liabilities

    330     329     3,297     (23 )   3,933  
   

Long-term debt

    5,845         113         5,958  

Other liabilities

    3,169     406     2,824     (1 )   6,398  

Intercompany

    17,833             (17,833 )    

Stockholders' Equity:

                               

Preferred Stock

            128     (128 )    

Common Stock

    1     123     1,136     (1,259 )   1  

Additional paid-in capital

    43,395         61,690     (61,690 )   43,395  

Retained earnings (deficit)

    (28,343 )   11,860     (25,366 )   13,506     (28,343 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

    (439 )       295     (295 )   (439 )
   

    14,614     11,983     37,883     (49,866 )   14,614  

Less treasury stock, at cost

    4,706     331     4,800     (5,131 )   4,706  
   

Total Stockholders' Equity

    9,908     11,652     33,083     (44,735 )   9,908  
   

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

  $ 37,085   $ 12,387   $ 39,317   $ (62,592 ) $ 26,197  
   

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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


   
 
  Statement of Cash Flows
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
 
 
  CBS Corp.
  CBS
Operations
Inc.

  Non-
Guarantor
Affiliates

  Eliminations
  CBS Corp.
Consolidated

 
   

Net cash flow (used for) provided by operating activities

  $ (102 ) $ (115 ) $ 863   $   $ 646  
   

Investing Activities:

                               

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

            (69 )       (69 )

Capital expenditures

            (39 )       (39 )

Investments in and advances to investee companies

            (34 )       (34 )

Other investing activities

        4     (2 )       2  
   

Net cash flow provided by (used for) investing activities

        4     (144 )       (140 )
   

Financing Activities:

                               

Proceeds from issuance of notes

    690                 690  

Repayment of notes

    (700 )               (700 )

Payment of capital lease obligations

            (5 )       (5 )

Payment of contingent consideration

            (33 )       (33 )

Dividends

    (69 )               (69 )

Purchase of Company common stock

    (260 )               (260 )

Payment of payroll taxes in lieu of issuing shares for stock-based compensation

    (87 )               (87 )

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

    36                 36  

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation

    56                 56  

Increase (decrease) in intercompany payables

    731     111     (842 )        
   

Net cash flow provided by (used for) financing activities

    397     111     (880 )       (372 )
   

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    295         (161 )       134  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    134     1     525         660  
   

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 429   $ 1   $ 364   $   $ 794  
   

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CBS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)


   
 
  Statement of Cash Flows
For the Three Months ended March 31, 2011
 
 
  CBS Corp.
  CBS
Operations
Inc.

  Non-
Guarantor
Affiliates

  Eliminations
  CBS Corp.
Consolidated

 
   

Net cash flow (used for) provided by operating activities

  $ (116 ) $ (99 ) $ 1,109   $   $ 894  
   

Investing Activities:

                               

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

            (53 )       (53 )

Capital expenditures

        (1 )   (40 )       (41 )

Investments in and advances to investee companies

            (26 )       (26 )

Proceeds from dispositions

            13         13  

Other investing activities

        4             4  
   

Net cash flow provided by (used for) investing activities

        3     (106 )       (103 )
   

Financing Activities:

                               

Repayment of notes

            (2 )       (2 )

Payment of capital lease obligations

            (4 )       (4 )

Dividends

    (37 )               (37 )

Purchase of Company common stock

    (250 )               (250 )

Payment of payroll taxes in lieu of issuing
shares for stock-based compensation

    (46 )               (46 )

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

    10                 10  

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation

    35                 35  

Other financing activities

    (5 )               (5 )

Increase (decrease) in intercompany payables

    883     96     (979 )        
   

Net cash flow provided by (used for) financing activities

    590     96     (985 )       (299 )
   

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

    474         18         492  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    105     1     374         480  
   

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 579   $ 1   $ 392   $   $ 972  
   

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Item 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
              (Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Management's discussion and analysis of the results of operations and financial condition of CBS Corporation (the "Company" or "CBS Corp.") should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011.

Overview

CBS Corporation's first quarter 2012 revenues of $3.92 billion, operating income of $642 million and diluted earnings per share of $.54, each reflect the Company's highest first quarter results since becoming a separate publicly traded company in 2006.

Revenues of $3.92 billion for the first quarter of 2012 increased 12% from $3.51 billion for the same prior-year period, led by 39% growth in content licensing and distribution revenues, driven by digital streaming agreements and higher domestic and international syndication sales. Affiliate and subscription fee revenues increased 7% reflecting higher cable network and retransmission revenues. In addition, advertising revenues grew 5%, mainly driven by rate increases for network primetime and sports advertising, as well as the benefit from the timing of the semifinals of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship ("NCAA Tournament") which aired in the first quarter of 2012 versus the second quarter of 2011.

Operating income for the first quarter of 2012 of $642 million increased 47% from $437 million for the first quarter of 2011, with improvement in operating income margins of four percentage points to 16% in 2012 from 12% in 2011. These increases were primarily driven by growth in high-margin revenue streams. Operating income includes a noncash impairment charge of $11 million related to radio station divestitures. The Company reported first quarter diluted earnings per share of $.54 for 2012, up 86% from $.29 per diluted share for 2011, driven by the increase in operating income and lower weighted average shares outstanding, reflecting the impact of share repurchases.

During the first quarter of 2012, the Company issued $700 million of 3.375% senior notes due 2022 and used the net proceeds to redeem its $700 million of 6.75% senior notes due 2056. These transactions will result in annualized interest expense savings of approximately $22 million, which began to benefit the Company in the second quarter of 2012.

Also during the quarter, the Company repurchased 9.0 million shares of its Class B Common Stock for $269 million, at an average cost of $30.03 per share. Since the inception of the share repurchase program in the first quarter of 2011, the Company has repurchased 51.2 million shares of Class B Common Stock for $1.29 billion, at an average cost of $25.17 per share, leaving $1.71 billion of authorization remaining at March 31, 2012.

The Company ended the first quarter with $794 million of cash on hand, an increase of $134 million from December 31, 2011. Free cash flow for the first quarter of 2012 was $607 million compared to $853 million for the same prior-year period. The Company generated net cash flow from operating activities of $646 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 versus $894 million for the comparable prior-year period.

Free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, reflects the Company's net cash flow provided by (used for) operating activities less capital expenditures. See "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Information" on page 33 for a reconciliation of net cash flow provided by (used for) operating activities, the most directly comparable financial measure in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"), to free cash flow.

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Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Consolidated Results of Operations

Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 versus Three Months Ended March 31, 2011

Revenues

The following table presents the Company's consolidated revenues by type for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

   
 
  Three Months Ended March 31,  
 
   
  Percentage of Total
   
  Percentage of Total
  Increase/(Decrease)
 
Revenues by Type
  2012
  2011
  $
  %
 
   

Advertising

  $ 2,398     61 % $ 2,292     65 % $ 106     5 %

Content licensing and distribution

    1,017     26     734     21     283     39  

Affiliate and subscription fees

    455     12     426     12     29     7  

Other

    54     1     58     2     (4 )   (7 )
   

Total Revenues

  $ 3,924     100 % $ 3,510     100 % $ 414     12 %
   

Advertising sales increased $106 million, or 5%, to $2.40 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2012, primarily driven by the timing of the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament, which aired in the first quarter of 2012 versus the second quarter of 2011, as well as pricing increases for network primetime and sports advertising.

Content licensing and distribution revenues increased $283 million, or 39%, to $1.02 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2012, reflecting growth in both domestic and international television license fees, driven by the impact of licensing agreements for digital streaming and higher syndication sales. Results also reflect 14% higher Publishing revenues driven by the strength of best selling titles.

Affiliate and subscription fees increased $29 million, or 7%, to $455 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 primarily due to growth in subscriptions and rate increases at Showtime Networks and higher retransmission revenues.

International Revenues

The Company generated approximately 16% of its total revenues from international regions for both the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

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Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Operating Expenses

The following table presents the Company's consolidated operating expenses by type for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

   
 
  Three Months Ended March 31,  
 
   
  Percentage
of Total

   
  Percentage
of Total

  Increase/(Decrease)
 
Operating Expenses by Type
  2012
  2011
  $
  %
 
   

Programming

  $ 1,019     41 % $ 923     41 % $ 96     10 %

Production

    578     24     529     23     49     9  

Billboard, transit and other occupancy

    244     10     247     11     (3 )   (1 )

Participation, distribution and royalty

    230     9     193     8     37     19  

Other

    390     16     384     17     6     2  
   

Total Operating Expenses

  $ 2,461     100 % $ 2,276     100 % $ 185     8 %
   

Programming expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2012 increased $96 million, or 10%, to $1.02 billion, primarily driven by higher sports programming costs associated with the increase in revenues, including the timing of the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament, which aired in the first quarter of 2012 versus the second quarter of 2011.

Production expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2012 increased $49 million, or 9%, to $578 million, primarily driven by higher production costs associated with increased revenues from television licensing arrangements.

Billboard, transit and other occupancy expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2012 decreased $3 million, or 1%, to $244 million, reflecting lower occupancy expenses from the impact of cost-savings initiatives.

Participation, distribution and royalty costs for the three months ended March 31, 2012 increased $37 million, or 19%, to $230 million, principally due to higher participations associated with higher revenues from the licensing of titles for digital streaming and higher royalty expense associated with publishing revenue growth.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses, which include expenses incurred for selling and marketing costs, occupancy and back office support, increased $21 million, or 3%, to $679 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012, primarily due to higher costs for legal matters and expense increases associated with the Company's higher stock price. Pension and postretirement benefits costs decreased $5 million to $30 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 from $35 million for the same prior-year period principally due to the benefit from pre-funding pension plans in 2011. SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenues were 17% and 19% for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Impairment Charges

In April 2012, the Company signed a definitive agreement for the sale of its five owned radio stations in West Palm Beach for $50 million. During the first quarter of 2012, in connection with the sale, the Company recorded a pre-tax noncash impairment charge of $11 million to reduce the carrying value of the allocated goodwill.

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Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Depreciation and Amortization

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, depreciation and amortization decreased $8 million, or 6%, to $131 million, reflecting reduced capital expenditures in recent years.

Interest Expense

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, interest expense remained flat at $110 million compared to the same prior-year period. The Company had $5.92 billion of debt outstanding at March 31, 2012 and $5.99 billion at March 31, 2011, at weighted average interest rates of 6.5% and 6.9%, respectively. During the first quarter, the Company issued $700 million of 3.375% senior notes and used the net proceeds to redeem its $700 million of 6.75% senior notes, which will result in annualized interest expense savings of approximately $22 million, beginning in the second quarter of 2012.

Interest Income

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, interest income remained flat at $2 million compared to the same prior-year period.

Gain on Early Extinguishment of Debt

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, gain on early extinguishment of debt of $25 million reflected the pre-tax gain recognized upon the redemption of the Company's $700 million of 6.75% senior notes due 2056.

Other Items, Net

For the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, "Other items, net" consisted of foreign exchange gains of $12 million and $9 million, respectively.

Provision for Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2012 increased to $203 million from $122 million for the same prior-year period, driven by the increase in earnings before income taxes. The Company's effective income tax rate was 36% for both the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

Equity in Loss of Investee Companies, Net of Tax

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, equity in loss of investee companies, net of tax, improved by $9 million to a loss of $5 million, reflecting the Company's share of the operating results of its equity investments.

Net Earnings

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, net earnings of $363 million increased $161 million, or 80%, from $202 million for the same prior-year period, principally driven by the growth in operating income.

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Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Information

Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure. Free cash flow reflects the Company's net cash flow provided by (used for) operating activities less capital expenditures. The Company's calculation of free cash flow includes capital expenditures since investment in capital expenditures is a use of cash that is directly related to the Company's operations. The Company's net cash flow provided by (used for) operating activities is the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

Management believes free cash flow provides investors with an important perspective on the cash available to the Company to service debt, make strategic acquisitions and investments, maintain its capital assets, satisfy its tax obligations and fund ongoing operations and working capital needs. As a result, free cash flow is a significant measure of the Company's ability to generate long-term value. It is useful for investors to know whether this ability is being enhanced or degraded as a result of the Company's operating performance. The Company believes the presentation of free cash flow is relevant and useful for investors because it allows investors to evaluate the cash generated from the Company's underlying operations in a manner similar to the method used by management. Free cash flow is one of several components of incentive compensation targets for certain management personnel. In addition, free cash flow is also a primary measure used externally by the Company's investors, analysts and peers in its industry for purposes of valuation and comparing the operating performance of the Company to other companies in its industry.

As free cash flow is not a measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, free cash flow should not be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, either net cash flow provided by (used for) operating activities as a measure of liquidity or net earnings (loss) as a measure of operating performance. Free cash flow, as the Company calculates it, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. In addition, free cash flow as a measure of liquidity has certain limitations, and does not necessarily represent funds available for discretionary use and is not necessarily a measure of the Company's ability to fund its cash needs. When comparing free cash flow to net cash flow provided by (used for) operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, users of this financial information should consider the types of events and transactions which are not reflected in free cash flow.

The following table presents a reconciliation of the Company's net cash flow provided by operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, to free cash flow.

   
 
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 
  2012
  2011
 
   

Net cash flow provided by operating activities

  $ 646   $ 894  

Capital expenditures

    (39 )   (41 )
   

Free cash flow

  $ 607   $ 853  
   

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Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Segment Results of Operations

The following tables present the Company's revenues, segment operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization and impairment charges ("Segment OIBDA before Impairment Charges" or "Segment OIBDA" if there is no impairment charge), operating income (loss), and depreciation and amortization by segment, for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011. The Company presents Segment OIBDA before Impairment Charges (or Segment OIBDA) as the primary measure of profit and loss for its operating segments in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") guidance for segment reporting. The Company believes the presentation of Segment OIBDA before Impairment Charges is relevant and useful for investors because it allows investors to view segment performance in a manner similar to the primary method used by the Company's management and enhances their ability to understand the Company's operating performance. The reconciliation of Segment OIBDA before Impairment Charges to the Company's consolidated Net earnings (loss) is presented in Note 13 (Reportable Segments) to the consolidated financial statements.

 
 
  Three Months Ended
March 31,

   
 
   
 
  2012
  2011
   
 

Revenues:

               

Entertainment

  $ 2,318   $ 1,994    

Cable Networks

    452     393    

Publishing

    176     155    

Local Broadcasting

    622     621    

Outdoor

    416     413    

Eliminations

    (60 )   (66 )  
 

Total Revenues

  $ 3,924   $ 3,510    
 

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  Three Months Ended
March 31,

   
 
   
 
  2012
  2011
   
 

Segment OIBDA before Impairment Charges:

               

Entertainment

  $ 411   $ 268    

Cable Networks

    209     153    

Publishing

    10     7    

Local Broadcasting

    171     169    

Outdoor

    53     49    

Corporate

    (58 )   (52 )  

Residual costs

    (12 )   (19 )  

Eliminations

        1    
 

OIBDA before Impairment Charges

    784     576    

Impairment charges

    (11 )      

Depreciation and amortization

    (131 )   (139 )  
 

Total Operating Income

  $ 642   $ 437    
 

Operating Income (Loss):

               

Entertainment

  $ 370   $ 230    

Cable Networks

    204     147    

Publishing

    8     5    

Local Broadcasting

    138     143    

Outdoor

    (2 )   (12 )  

Corporate

    (64 )   (58 )  

Residual costs

    (12 )   (19 )  

Eliminations

        1    
 

Total Operating Income

  $ 642   $ 437    
 

Depreciation and Amortization:

               

Entertainment

  $ 41   $ 38    

Cable Networks

    5     6    

Publishing

    2     2    

Local Broadcasting

    22     26    

Outdoor

    55     61    

Corporate

    6     6    
 

Total Depreciation and Amortization

  $ 131   $ 139    
 

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Entertainment (CBS Television Network, CBS Television Studios, CBS Studios International, CBS Television Distribution, CBS Films and CBS Interactive)

(Contributed 59% to consolidated revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2012 versus 57% for the comparable prior-year period.)

 
 
  Three Months Ended
March 31,

   
 
   
 
  2012
  2011
   
 

Revenues

  $ 2,318   $ 1,994    
 

OIBDA

  $ 411   $ 268    

Depreciation and amortization

    (41 )   (38 )  
 

Operating income

  $ 370   $ 230    
 

OIBDA as a % of revenues

    18 %   13 %  

Operating income as a % of revenues

    16 %   12 %  

Capital expenditures

  $ 17   $ 14    
 

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, Entertainment revenues increased 16% to $2.32 billion from $1.99 billion for the same prior-year period. This growth was led by 37% higher revenues from content licensing and distribution, driven by licensing agreements for digital streaming and higher domestic and international syndication sales, 8% higher advertising revenues, and increases in retransmission revenues. Advertising revenue growth was led by pricing increases for network primetime and sports advertising, as well as the timing of the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament, which aired during the first quarter of 2012 versus the second quarter of 2011. Approximately four percentage points of the advertising growth is attributable to the timing of the NCAA Tournament.

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, Entertainment operating income increased $140 million, or 61%, to $370 million and OIBDA increased $143 million, or 53%, to $411 million with improved operating income and OIBDA margins of four percentage points and five percentage points to 16% and 18%, respectively. The operating income and OIBDA increases and strong margin growth were driven by increases in high-margin revenues, partially offset by higher sports programming costs primarily associated with the timing of the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament.

Cable Networks (Showtime Networks, CBS Sports Network and Smithsonian Networks)

(Contributed 12% to consolidated revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2012 versus 11% for the comparable prior-year period.)

 
 
  Three Months Ended
March 31,

   
 
   
 
  2012
  2011
   
 

Revenues

  $ 452   $ 393    
 

OIBDA

  $ 209   $ 153    

Depreciation and amortization

    (5 )   (6 )  
 

Operating income

  $ 204   $ 147    
 

OIBDA as a % of revenues

    46 %   39 %  

Operating income as a % of revenues

    45 %   37 %  

Capital expenditures

  $ 1   $ 2    
 

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For the three months ended March 31, 2012, Cable Networks revenues increased 15% to $452 million from $393 million for the same prior-year period driven by higher licensing revenues from digital streaming, international syndication and home entertainment sales of Showtime original series. Revenue growth also reflects higher affiliate revenues mainly driven by rate increases and growth in subscriptions at Showtime Networks and Smithsonian Networks. As of March 31, 2012 subscriptions totaled 73 million for Showtime Networks, including Showtime, The Movie Channel and Flix, 45 million for CBS Sports Network and 14 million for Smithsonian Networks.

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, Cable Networks operating income increased $57 million, or 39%, to $204 million and OIBDA increased $56 million, or 37%, to $209 million from the same prior-year period, with improved operating income and OIBDA margins of eight percentage points and seven percentage points to 45% and 46%, respectively. This strong growth was driven by the increase in revenues as well as a decline in advertising and theatrical programming expenses as a result of the timing of programming exhibited on Showtime. Programming expenses are recognized in the period the program is exhibited which may cause fluctuations and impact the comparability of future operating income and operating income margins on a quarterly basis.

Publishing (Simon & Schuster)

(Contributed 4% to consolidated revenues for both the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.)

 
 
  Three Months Ended
March 31,

   
 
   
 
  2012
  2011
   
 

Revenues

  $ 176   $ 155    
 

OIBDA

  $ 10   $ 7    

Depreciation and amortization

    (2 )   (2 )  
 

Operating income

  $ 8   $ 5    
 

OIBDA as a % of revenues

    6 %   5 %  

Operating income as a % of revenues

    5 %   3 %  

Capital expenditures

  $   $    
 

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, Publishing revenues increased 14% to $176 million from $155 million for the same prior-year period reflecting strong growth in digital sales, as well as higher print book sales. Sales of digital content increased 64% and represented approximately 26% of total Publishing revenues in the first quarter of 2012. Best selling titles in the first quarter of 2012 include Kill Shot by Vince Flynn and Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult. The first quarter of 2012 also benefited from the continued success of fourth quarter 2011 releases Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson and 11/22/63 by Stephen King.

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, Publishing operating income increased $3 million to $8 million and OIBDA increased $3 million to $10 million from the same prior-year period, driven by the revenue growth, partially offset by higher costs related to legal matters.

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Local Broadcasting (CBS Television Stations and CBS Radio)

(Contributed 16% to consolidated revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2012 versus 18% for the comparable prior-year period.)

 
 
  Three Months Ended
March 31,

   
 
   
 
  2012
  2011
   
 

Revenues

  $ 622   $ 621    
 

OIBDA before impairment charges

  $ 171   $ 169    

Impairment charges

    (11 )      

Depreciation and amortization

    (22 )   (26 )  
 

Operating income

  $ 138   $ 143    
 

OIBDA before impairment charges as a % of revenues

    27 %   27 %  

Operating income as a % of revenues

    22 %   23 %  

Capital expenditures

  $ 10   $ 12    
 

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, Local Broadcasting revenues of $622 million remained flat compared with the same prior-year period. Increased spending by automotive manufacturers and retailers, as well as higher retransmission revenues, were offset by lower advertising spending from the utilities and service industries. For the first quarter of 2012, CBS Television Stations revenues increased 2% from the same quarter last year, while CBS Radio revenues decreased 2%.

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, Local Broadcasting operating income decreased $5 million, or 3%, to $138 million from $143 million for the same prior-year period. Included in 2012 operating income was a pre-tax noncash impairment charge of $11 million to reduce the carrying value of the allocated goodwill in connection with the sale of certain radio stations. Local Broadcasting OIBDA before impairment charges increased $2 million, or 1%, to $171 million from $169 million for the same prior-year period, primarily driven by the revenue growth.

Acquisitions

On March 30, 2012, the Company completed the acquisition of WLNY-TV, an independent television station in New York.

On January 25, 2012, the Company completed the acquisition of WFSI-FM (now known as WLZL-FM), a radio station in the Washington, D.C. area.

Dispositions

In April 2012, the Company signed a definitive agreement for the sale of its five owned radio stations in West Palm Beach for $50 million. During the first quarter of 2012, in connection with the sale, the Company recorded a pre-tax noncash impairment charge of $11 million to reduce the carrying value of the allocated goodwill.

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Outdoor (CBS Outdoor)

(Contributed 11% to consolidated revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2012 versus 12% for the comparable prior-year period.)

   
 
  Three Months Ended
March 31,

 
 
     
 
  2012
  2011
 
   

Revenues

  $ 416   $ 413  
   

OIBDA

  $ 53   $ 49  

Depreciation and amortization

    (55 )   (61 )
   

Operating loss

  $ (2 ) $ (12 )
   

OIBDA as a % of revenues

    13 %   12 %

Capital expenditures

  $ 11   $ 12  
   

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, Outdoor revenues increased 1% to $416 million from $413 million for the same prior-year period, driven by increased revenues in the Americas (comprising North America and South America) partially offset by the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rate changes. Revenues for the Americas increased 4% in constant dollars, reflecting growth in the U.S. billboards and displays businesses partially offset by the impact of the nonrenewal of the Toronto transit contract. This nonrenewal negatively affected the Americas revenue comparison by two percentage points. Revenues for Europe decreased 2% in constant dollars, principally driven by the nonrenewal of certain contracts as well as weakness in the European economy. Approximately 41% and 44% of Outdoor revenues were generated from regions outside the United States for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, Outdoor reported an operating loss of $2 million versus an operating loss of $12 million for the same prior-year period. Outdoor OIBDA increased $4 million, or 8%, to $53 million from $49 million for the same prior-year period principally due to the revenue growth.

Due to the challenging advertising marketplace worldwide, certain transit contracts, including the London Underground contract, are operating at their minimum guarantee levels.

Corporate

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, corporate expenses increased 10% to $64 million from $58 million for the same prior-year period, reflecting increased compensation expenses primarily associated with the Company's higher stock price.

Residual Costs

Residual costs primarily include pension and postretirement benefits costs for benefit plans retained by the Company for previously divested businesses. For the three months ended March 31, 2012, residual costs decreased 37% to $12 million from $19 million for the same prior-year period, primarily due to the benefit from the prefunding of pension plans during 2011.

Financial Position

Current assets increased by $240 million to $5.78 billion at March 31, 2012 from $5.54 billion at December 31, 2011, primarily due to an increase in cash and the timing of the broadcast of sports

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programs, which increased receivables and decreased prepaid program rights. The allowance for doubtful accounts as a percentage of receivables was 3.3% and 3.4% at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

Net property and equipment of $2.46 billion at March 31, 2012 decreased $52 million from $2.51 billion at December 31, 2011, primarily reflecting depreciation expense of $104 million, partially offset by capital expenditures of $39 million and foreign currency translation adjustments.

Current liabilities increased by $217 million to $4.15 billion at March 31, 2012 from $3.93 billion at December 31, 2011, primarily reflecting higher sports programming rights related to the timing of the NCAA Tournament.

Cash Flows

Cash and cash equivalents increased by $134 million and $492 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The changes in cash and cash equivalents were as follows:

   
 
  Three Months Ended
March 31,

 
 
     
 
  2012
  2011
 
   

Cash provided by operating activities

  $ 646   $ 894  

Cash flow used for investing activities

    (140 )   (103 )

Cash flow used for financing activities

    (372 )   (299 )
   

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

  $ 134   $ 492  
   

Operating Activities.    For the three months ended March 31, 2012, cash provided by operating activities decreased $248 million to $646 million from $894 million for the same prior-year period as the increase in net earnings was more than offset by lower contributions from working capital, primarily reflecting the timing of programming payments and increases in long-term receivables related to multiyear digital streaming agreements.

Cash paid for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $21 million versus $19 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011.

Investing Activities.    Cash used for investing activities of $140 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 principally reflected capital expenditures of $39 million, payments for acquisitions of $69 million primarily reflecting the acquisitions of a television station and a radio station, and investment in investee companies of $34 million. Cash used for investing activities of $103 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 principally reflected capital expenditures of $41 million, payments for acquisitions of $53 million, primarily for internet businesses, and investments in investee companies of $26 million.

Financing Activities.    Cash used for financing activities of $372 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 principally reflected the repayment of notes of $700 million, the repurchase of CBS Corp. Class B Common Stock for $260 million, payment of employee payroll taxes in lieu of issuing shares for restricted stock unit ("RSU") vests of $87 million and dividend payments of $69 million, partially offset by proceeds from the issuance of notes of $690 million and the excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation of $56 million. Cash used for financing activities of $299 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 principally reflected the repurchase of CBS Corp. Class B Common Stock for $250 million and the payment of employee payroll taxes in lieu of issuing shares for RSU vests of $46 million.

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Repurchase of Company Stock and Cash Dividends

During the first quarter of 2012, the Company repurchased 9.0 million shares of CBS Corp. Class B Common Stock for $269 million, on a trade date basis, at an average cost of $30.03 per share. Since the inception of the share repurchase program in January of 2011, the Company has repurchased 51.2 million shares for $1.29 billion, at an average cost of $25.17 per share, leaving $1.71 billion of authorization remaining at March 31, 2012.

During the first quarter of 2012, the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.10 per share on its Class A and Class B Common Stock payable on April 1, 2012. The total dividend was $66 million of which $65 million was paid on April 1, 2012 and $1 million was accrued to be paid upon vesting of RSUs. During the first quarter of 2012, the Company paid $69 million for the dividend declared during the fourth quarter of 2011 and for dividend payments on RSUs that vested during the first quarter of 2012.

Capital Structure

The following table sets forth the Company's debt.

   
 
  At
March 31, 2012

  At
December 31, 2011

 
   

Senior debt (3.375% – 8.875% due 2012 – 2056) (a)

  $ 5,871   $ 5,925  

Obligations under capital leases

    74     78  
   

Total debt

    5,945     6,003  

Less discontinued operations debt (b)

    21     21  
   

Total debt from continuing operations

    5,924     5,982  

Less current portion

    22     24  
   

Total long-term debt from continuing operations,
net of current portion

  $ 5,902   $ 5,958  
   
    (a)
    At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the senior debt balances included (i) a net unamortized (discount) premium of $(2) million and $4 million, respectively, and (ii) an increase in the carrying value of the debt relating to previously settled fair value hedges of $27 million and $75 million, respectively. The face value of the Company's senior debt was $5.85 billion at both March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

    (b)
    Included in "Liabilities of discontinued operations" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The senior debt of CBS Corp. is fully and unconditionally guaranteed by its wholly owned subsidiary, CBS Operations Inc. Senior debt in the amount of $52 million of the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, CBS Broadcasting Inc., has no guarantor.

At March 31, 2012, the Company classified $490 million of senior notes and debentures maturing in August 2012 as long-term debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, reflecting its intent and ability to refinance this debt on a long-term basis.

During the first quarter of 2012, the Company issued $700 million of 3.375% senior notes due 2022. The net proceeds were used to redeem the Company's $700 million of 6.75% senior notes due 2056, resulting in a pre-tax gain on early extinguishment of debt of $25 million.

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Credit Facility

At March 31, 2012, the Company had a $2.0 billion revolving credit facility which expires in March 2015 (the "Credit Facility"). The Credit Facility requires the Company to maintain a maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio of 4.0x at the end of each quarter and a minimum Consolidated Coverage Ratio of 3.0x for the trailing four quarters, each as further described in the Credit Facility. At March 31, 2012, the Company's Consolidated Leverage Ratio was approximately 1.7x and Consolidated Coverage Ratio was approximately 8.3x.

The Consolidated Leverage Ratio reflects the ratio of the Company's indebtedness from continuing operations, adjusted to exclude certain capital lease obligations, at the end of a quarter, to the Company's Consolidated EBITDA for the trailing four consecutive quarters. Consolidated EBITDA is defined in the Credit Facility as operating income plus interest income and before depreciation, amortization and certain other noncash items. The Consolidated Coverage Ratio reflects the ratio of Consolidated EBITDA to the Company's cash interest expense on indebtedness, adjusted to exclude certain capital lease obligations, in each case for the trailing four consecutive quarters.

The primary purpose of the Credit Facility is to support commercial paper borrowings. At March 31, 2012, the Company had no commercial paper borrowings under its $2.0 billion commercial paper program. At March 31, 2012, the remaining availability under the Credit Facility, net of outstanding letters of credit, was $1.98 billion.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company continually projects anticipated cash requirements for its operating, investing and financing needs as well as cash flows generated from operating activities available to meet these needs. The Company's operating needs include, among other items, commitments for sports programming rights, television and film programming, talent contracts, franchise payments, interest payments, and pension funding obligations. The Company's investing and financing spending includes capital expenditures, share repurchases, dividends and principal payments on its outstanding indebtedness. The Company believes that its operating cash flows, cash and cash equivalents, borrowing capacity under its Credit Facility, which had $1.98 billion of remaining availability at March 31, 2012, and access to capital markets are sufficient to fund its operating, investing and financing requirements for the next twelve months.

The Company's funding for short-term and long-term obligations will come primarily from cash flows from operating activities. Any additional cash funding requirements are financed with short-term borrowings, including commercial paper, and long-term debt. To the extent that commercial paper is not available to the Company, the existing Credit Facility provides sufficient capacity to satisfy short-term borrowing needs.

Funding for the Company's long-term debt obligations due over the next five years of $1.19 billion is expected to come from cash generated from operating activities and the Company's ability to refinance its debt.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company has indemnification obligations with respect to letters of credit and surety bonds primarily used as security against non-performance in the normal course of business. At March 31, 2012, the outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds approximated $395 million and were not recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

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In the course of its business, the Company both provides and receives indemnities which are intended to allocate certain risks associated with business transactions. Similarly, the Company may remain contingently liable for various obligations of a business that has been divested in the event that a third party does not live up to its obligations under an indemnification obligation. The Company records a liability for its indemnification obligations and other contingent liabilities when probable under GAAP.

Legal Matters

Securities Action.    On December 12, 2008, the City of Pontiac General Employees' Retirement System filed a self-styled class action complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against the Company and its Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, and Treasurer, alleging violations of federal securities law. The complaint, which was filed on behalf of a putative class of purchasers of the Company's common stock between February 26, 2008 and October 10, 2008 (the "Class Period"), alleges that, among other things, the Company's failure to timely write down the value of certain assets caused the Company's reported operating results during the Class Period to be materially inflated. The plaintiffs seek unspecified compensatory damages. On February 11, 2009, a motion was filed in the case on behalf of The City of Omaha, Nebraska Civilian Employees' Retirement System, and The City of Omaha Police and Fire Retirement System (collectively, the "Omaha Funds") seeking to appoint the Omaha Funds as the lead plaintiffs in this case; on March 5, 2009, the court granted that motion. On May 4, 2009, the plaintiffs filed an Amended Complaint, which removes the Treasurer as a defendant and adds the Executive Chairman. On July 13, 2009, all defendants filed a motion to dismiss this action. On March 16, 2010, the court granted the Company's motion and dismissed this action as to the Company and all defendants. On April 30, 2010, the plaintiffs filed a motion for leave to serve an amended complaint. On September 23, 2010, the court issued an order granting leave to amend. On October 8, 2010, the Company was served with an Amended Complaint, which redefines the Class Period to be April 29, 2008 to October 10, 2008 and alleges that the impairment charge should have been taken during the first quarter of 2008. The Company filed a motion to dismiss this Amended Complaint on November 19, 2010. On May 24, 2011, the court granted the motion to dismiss and entered judgment in favor of defendants on May 25, 2011. On June 23, 2011, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and, on March 14, 2012, the Second Circuit heard oral argument on plaintiffs' appeal.

E-books Matters.    A number of lawsuits described below are pending against the following parties relating to the sale of e-books: Apple Inc., Hachette Book Group, Inc., HarperCollins Publishers, LLC, Holtzbrinck Publishers LLC d/b/a Macmillan, Penguin Group (USA) Inc. and the Company's subsidiary, Simon & Schuster, Inc. (collectively, the "Publishing parties").

On April 10, 2012, for purposes of settlement and without any admission of liability, Simon & Schuster and two of the other Publishing parties entered into a settlement stipulation and proposed final judgment (the "Stipulation") with the United States Department of Justice (the "DOJ") in connection with the DOJ's investigations of agency distribution of e-books. In furtherance of this settlement, on April 11, 2012, the DOJ filed an antitrust action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against the Publishing parties and concurrently filed the Stipulation with the court. The Stipulation, which is subject to final approval by the court, does not involve any monetary payments by Simon & Schuster, but will require the adoption of certain business practices for a 24 month period and certain compliance practices for a five year period.

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On December 9, 2011, the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (the "MDL") issued an order consolidating in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York various purported class action suits that private litigants had filed in federal courts in California and New York. On January 20, 2012, the plaintiffs filed a consolidated amended class action complaint with the court against the Publishing parties. These private litigant plaintiffs, who are e-book purchasers, allege that, among other things, the defendants are in violation of federal and/or state antitrust laws in connection with the sale of e-books pursuant to agency distribution arrangements between each of the publishers and e-book retailers. The consolidated amended class action complaint generally seeks multiple forms of damages for the purchase of e-books and injunctive and other relief. On March 2, 2012, the Publishing parties filed a motion to dismiss this action.

Commencing on February 24, 2012, similar antitrust suits have been filed against the Publishing parties by private litigants in Canada, purportedly as class actions. On April 11, 2012, a number of states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico filed an antitrust action against several of the Publishing parties in Texas federal court, which was transferred to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York ("States") on April 30, 2012. Simon & Schuster intends to vigorously defend itself in the MDL, Canadian and States litigations.

In addition, the competition authority in the European Community is conducting a competition investigation of agency distribution arrangements of e-books in this industry and Simon & Schuster is cooperating with this investigation.

Indecency Regulation.    In March 2006, the FCC released certain decisions relating to indecency complaints against certain of the Company's owned television stations and affiliated stations. The FCC ordered the Company to pay a forfeiture of $550,000 in the proceeding relating to the broadcast of a Super Bowl half-time show by the Company's television stations (the "Super Bowl Proceeding"). In May 2006, the FCC denied the Company's petition for reconsideration. In July 2006, the Company filed a Petition for Review of the forfeiture with the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and paid the $550,000 forfeiture in order to facilitate the Company's ability to bring the appeal. Oral argument was heard in September 2007. In July 2008, the Third Circuit vacated the FCC's order to have the Company pay the forfeiture and remanded the case to the FCC. On November 18, 2008, the FCC filed a petition for certiorari with the United States Supreme Court, seeking review of the Third Circuit's decision. The petition requested that the United States Supreme Court not act on the petition until it ruled in the "fleeting expletives case" mentioned below. On January 8, 2009, the Company filed its opposition to the FCC's petition for certiorari.

In another case involving broadcasts on another network, in June 2007, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit vacated the FCC's November 2006 finding that the broadcast of fleeting and isolated expletives was indecent and remanded the case to the FCC (the "fleeting expletives case"). On March 17, 2008, the United States Supreme Court granted the FCC's petition to review the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit's decision. On November 4, 2008, the United States Supreme Court heard argument in this case. On April 28, 2009, the United States Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision reversing the Second Circuit's judgment on administrative grounds in favor of the FCC and remanding the fleeting expletives case to the Second Circuit. The Second Circuit requested additional briefing and argument was heard on January 13, 2010. On July 13, 2010, the Second Circuit struck down an FCC policy on indecency and found that the FCC's indecency policies and decisions regarding the use of "fleeting expletives" on radio and television violated the First Amendment. On August 25, 2010, the FCC filed a petition for rehearing en banc and, on August 31, 2010, the Second

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Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Circuit issued an order directing all parties and intervenors to file briefs in response to the FCC's petition on September 21, 2010, which were filed. On November 22, 2010, the Second Circuit denied the FCC's petition for rehearing. On April 21, 2011, the FCC filed a combined petition for certiorari seeking review of the Second Circuit's decision in this case and also in an indecency case involving a broadcast on another television network. On June 27, 2011, the United States Supreme Court granted the FCC's petition for certiorari. On January 10, 2012, the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument in these cases.

Following the April 28, 2009 decision in the fleeting expletives case, on May 4, 2009, the United States Supreme Court remanded the Super Bowl Proceeding to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and requested supplemental briefing from the Company and the FCC, in light of the United States Supreme Court's fleeting expletives decision. Argument was heard by the Third Circuit in the Super Bowl Proceeding on February 23, 2010. On May 18, 2010 and on December 22, 2010, at the Third Circuit's request, the Company and the FCC each submitted supplemental briefs. On November 2, 2011, the Third Circuit upheld its earlier decision to vacate the FCC's order to have the Company pay the $550,000 forfeiture. On April 17, 2012, the FCC filed a petition for certiorari with the United States Supreme Court seeking review of the Third Circuit decision.

In March 2006, the FCC also notified the Company and certain affiliates of the CBS Television Network of apparent liability for forfeitures relating to a broadcast of the program Without a Trace. The FCC proposed to assess a forfeiture of $32,500 against each of these stations, totaling $260,000 for the Company's owned stations. The Company is contesting the FCC decision and the proposed forfeitures.

Additionally, the Company, from time to time, has received and may receive in the future letters of inquiry from the FCC prompted by complaints alleging that certain programming on the Company's broadcasting stations included indecent material.

Claims Related to Former Businesses: Asbestos.    The Company is a defendant in lawsuits claiming various personal injuries related to asbestos and other materials, which allegedly occurred principally as a result of exposure caused by various products manufactured by Westinghouse, a predecessor, generally prior to the early 1970s. Westinghouse was neither a producer nor a manufacturer of asbestos. The Company is typically named as one of a large number of defendants in both state and federal cases. In the majority of asbestos lawsuits, the plaintiffs have not identified which of the Company's products is the basis of a claim. Claims against the Company in which a product has been identified principally relate to exposures allegedly caused by asbestos-containing insulating material in turbines sold for power-generation, industrial and marine use, or by asbestos-containing grades of decorative micarta, a laminate used in commercial ships.

Claims are frequently filed and/or settled in groups, which may make the amount and timing of settlements, and the number of pending claims, subject to significant fluctuation from period to period. The Company does not report as pending those claims on inactive, stayed, deferred or similar dockets which some jurisdictions have established for claimants who allege minimal or no impairment. As of March 31, 2012, the Company had pending approximately 48,650 asbestos claims, as compared with approximately 50,090 as of December 31, 2011 and 52,230 as of March 31, 2011. During the first quarter of 2012, the Company received approximately 1,090 new claims and closed or moved to an inactive docket approximately 2,530 claims. The Company reports claims as closed when it becomes aware that a dismissal order has been entered by a court or when the Company has reached agreement with the claimants on the material terms of a settlement. Settlement costs depend on the seriousness of

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Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

the injuries that form the basis of the claim, the quality of evidence supporting the claims and other factors. The Company's total costs for the years 2011 and 2010 for settlement and defense of asbestos claims after insurance recoveries and net of tax benefits were approximately $33 million and $14 million, respectively. The Company's costs for settlement and defense of asbestos claims may vary year to year as insurance proceeds are not always recovered in the same period as the insured portion of the expenses.

Filings include claims for individuals suffering from mesothelioma, a rare cancer, the risk of which is allegedly increased by exposure to asbestos; lung cancer, a cancer which may be caused by various factors, one of which is alleged to be asbestos exposure; other cancers, and conditions that are substantially less serious, including claims brought on behalf of individuals who are asymptomatic as to an allegedly asbestos-related disease. The predominant number of claims against the Company are non-cancer claims. In a substantial number of the pending claims, the plaintiff has not yet identified the claimed injury. The Company believes that its reserves and insurance are adequate to cover its asbestos liabilities. This belief is based upon many factors and assumptions, including the number of outstanding claims, estimated average cost per claim, the breakdown of claims by disease type, historic claim filings, costs per claim of resolution and the filing of new claims. While the number of asbestos claims filed against the Company has trended down in recent years, it is difficult to predict future asbestos liabilities, as events and circumstances may occur including, among others, the number and types of claims and average cost to resolve such claims, which could affect the Company's estimate of its asbestos liabilities.

Other.    The Company from time to time receives claims from federal and state environmental regulatory agencies and other entities asserting that it is or may be liable for environmental cleanup costs and related damages principally relating to historical and predecessor operations of the Company. In addition, the Company from time to time receives personal injury claims including toxic tort and product liability claims (other than asbestos) arising from historical operations of the Company and its predecessors.

General.    On an ongoing basis, the Company vigorously defends itself in numerous lawsuits and proceedings and responds to various investigations and inquiries from federal, state and local authorities (collectively, "litigation"). Litigation may be brought against the Company without merit, is inherently uncertain and always difficult to predict. However, based on its understanding and evaluation of the relevant facts and circumstances, the Company believes that the above-described legal matters and other litigation to which it is a party are not likely, in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows. Under the Separation Agreement between the Company and Viacom Inc., the Company and Viacom Inc. have agreed to defend and indemnify the other in certain litigation in which the Company and/or Viacom Inc. is named.

Related Parties

National Amusements, Inc.    National Amusements, Inc. ("NAI") is the controlling stockholder of CBS Corp. and Viacom Inc. Mr. Sumner M. Redstone, the controlling stockholder, chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer of NAI, is the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors and founder of both CBS Corp. and Viacom Inc. In addition, Ms. Shari Redstone, Mr. Sumner M. Redstone's daughter, is the president and a director of NAI and the vice chair of the Board of Directors of both CBS Corp. and Viacom Inc. Mr. David R. Andelman is a director of CBS Corp. and serves as a director of NAI. Mr. Frederic V. Salerno is a director of CBS Corp. and serves as a director of Viacom Inc. At March 31, 2012, NAI directly or indirectly owned approximately 79% of CBS Corp.'s

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voting Class A Common Stock, and owned approximately 6% of CBS Corp.'s Class A Common Stock and non-voting Class B Common Stock on a combined basis.

Viacom Inc.    As part of its normal course of business, the Company enters into transactions with Viacom Inc. and its subsidiaries. Through its Entertainment segment, the Company licenses its television products and leases its production facilities to Viacom Inc., primarily MTV Networks and BET Networks. In addition, the Company recognizes revenues for advertising spending placed by various subsidiaries of Viacom Inc., primarily Paramount Pictures and MTV Networks. Viacom Inc. also distributes certain of the Company's television products in the home entertainment market. The Company's total revenues from these transactions were $64 million and $51 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The Company places advertisements with, and leases production facilities, licenses programming and purchases other goods and services from various subsidiaries of Viacom Inc. The total amounts for these transactions were $6 million for both the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

The following table presents the amounts due from and due to Viacom Inc. in the normal course of business as reflected on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.

   
 
  At
March 31, 2012

  At
December 31, 2011

 
   

Amounts due from Viacom Inc.

             

Receivables

  $ 105   $ 102  

Other assets (Receivables, noncurrent)

    179     198  
   

Total amounts due from Viacom Inc.

  $ 284   $ 300  
   

Amounts due to Viacom Inc.

             

Accounts payable

  $ 1   $ 3  

Program rights

    2     2  
   

Total amounts due to Viacom Inc.

  $ 3   $ 5  
   

Other Related Parties    The Company has equity interests in a domestic television network and several international joint ventures for television channels, from which the Company earns revenues primarily by selling its television programming. Total revenues earned from these joint ventures were $36 million and $33 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The Company, through the normal course of business, is involved in transactions with other related parties that have not been material in any of the periods presented.

Adoption of New Accounting Standards

Fair Value Measurements

During the first quarter of 2012, the Company adopted the FASB's amended guidance which clarifies the FASB's intent about the application of existing fair value measurement requirements and changes certain principles and requirements for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

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Results of Operations and Financial Condition (Continued)
(Tabular dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Recent Pronouncements

Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

In December 2011, the FASB issued guidance which requires disclosure of both gross and net information about financial instruments and derivative instruments eligible for offset in the balance sheet as well as financial instruments and derivative instruments subject to a master netting arrangement regardless of whether they are offset. The adoption of this guidance, which is effective for reporting periods beginning January 1, 2013, is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Critical Accounting Policies

See Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, for a discussion of the Company's critical accounting policies.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q, including "Item 2—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition," contains both historical and forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts, but rather reflect the Company's current expectations concerning future results and events. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of statements that include phrases such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "foresee," "likely," "will" or other similar words or phrases. Similarly, statements that describe the Company's objectives, plans or goals are or may be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are difficult to predict and which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be different from any future results, performance and achievements expressed or implied by these statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among others: advertising market conditions generally; changes in the public acceptance of the Company's programming; changes in technology and its effect on competition in the Company's markets; changes in the federal communications laws and regulations; the impact of piracy on the Company's products; the impact of consolidation in the market for the Company's programming; the impact of union activity, including possible strikes or work stoppages or the Company's inability to negotiate favorable terms for contract renewals; other domestic and global economic, business, competitive and/or regulatory factors affecting the Company's businesses generally; and other factors described in the Company's news releases and filings made under the securities laws, including, among others, those set forth under "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. There may be additional risks, uncertainties and factors that the Company does not currently view as material or that are not necessarily known. The forward-looking statements included in this document are made as of the date of this document and the Company does not have any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

There have been no significant changes to market risk since reported in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Item 4.    Controls and Procedures.

The Company's chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) were effective, based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

No change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting occurred during the Company's last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

The following information supplements and amends the disclosure set forth in Part I, Item 3. Legal Proceedings in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

E-books Matters.    A number of lawsuits described below are pending against the following parties relating to the sale of e-books: Apple Inc., Hachette Book Group, Inc., HarperCollins Publishers, LLC, Holtzbrinck Publishers LLC d/b/a Macmillan, Penguin Group (USA) Inc. and the Company's subsidiary, Simon & Schuster, Inc. (collectively, the "Publishing parties").

On April 10, 2012, for purposes of settlement and without any admission of liability, Simon & Schuster and two of the other Publishing parties entered into a settlement stipulation and proposed final judgment (the "Stipulation") with the United States Department of Justice (the "DOJ") in connection with the DOJ's investigations of agency distribution of e-books. In furtherance of this settlement, on April 11, 2012, the DOJ filed an antitrust action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against the Publishing parties and concurrently filed the Stipulation with the court. The Stipulation, which is subject to final approval by the court, does not involve any monetary payments by Simon & Schuster, but will require the adoption of certain business practices for a 24 month period and certain compliance practices for a five year period.

On December 9, 2011, the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (the "MDL") issued an order consolidating in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York various purported class action suits that private litigants had filed in federal courts in California and New York. On January 20, 2012, the plaintiffs filed a consolidated amended class action complaint with the court against the Publishing parties. These private litigant plaintiffs, who are e-book purchasers, allege that, among other things, the defendants are in violation of federal and/or state antitrust laws in connection with the sale of e-books pursuant to agency distribution arrangements between each of the publishers and e-book retailers. The consolidated amended class action complaint generally seeks multiple forms of damages for the purchase of e-books and injunctive and other relief. On March 2, 2012, the Publishing parties filed a motion to dismiss this action.

Commencing on February 24, 2012, similar antitrust suits have been filed against the Publishing parties by private litigants in Canada, purportedly as class actions. On April 11, 2012, a number of states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico filed an antitrust action against several of the Publishing parties in Texas federal court, which was transferred to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York ("States") on April 30, 2012. Simon & Schuster intends to vigorously defend itself in the MDL, Canadian and States litigations.

In addition, the competition authority in the European Community is conducting a competition investigation of agency distribution arrangements of e-books in this industry and Simon & Schuster is cooperating with this investigation.

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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

Company Purchases of Equity Securities

On November 4, 2010, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a $1.5 billion share repurchase program. On November 3, 2011, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a $1.5 billion increase to this share repurchase program. Below is a summary of CBS Corp.'s purchases of its Class B Common Stock during the three months ended March 31, 2012 under this publicly announced share repurchase program.

   
(In millions, except per share amounts)
  Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased

  Average
Price Per
Share

  Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Programs

  Remaining
Authorization

 
   

January 1, 2012 – January 31, 2012

    2.0   $ 28.39     2.0   $ 1,926  

February 1, 2012 – February 29, 2012

    2.7   $ 29.62     2.7   $ 1,845  

March 1, 2012 – March 31, 2012

    4.3   $ 31.02     4.3   $ 1,712  
                       

Total

    9.0   $ 30.03     9.0   $ 1,712  
                       

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Item 6.   Exhibits.

Exhibit
No.

  Description of Document
 
  (4)       Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including indentures.

 

 

 

(a)

 

Amended and Restated Senior Indenture dated as of November 3, 2008 ("2008 Indenture") between CBS Corporation, CBS Operations Inc., and The Bank of New York Mellon, as senior trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed by CBS Corporation on November 3, 2008 (Registration No. 333-154962) (File No. 001-09553)).

 

 

 

(b)

 

First Supplemental Indenture to 2008 Indenture dated as of April 5, 2010 between CBS Corporation, CBS Operations Inc., and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as senior trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by CBS Corporation on April 5, 2010 (File No. 001-09553)).

 

 

 

 

 

The other instruments defining the rights of holders of the long-term debt securities of CBS Corporation and its subsidiaries are omitted pursuant to section (b)(4)(iii)(A) of Item 601 of Regulation S-K. CBS Corporation hereby agrees to furnish copies of these instruments to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.

 

(12)

 

 

 

Statement Regarding Computation of Ratios (filed herewith)

 

(31)

 

 

 

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications

 

 

 

(a)

 

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

 

 

 

(b)

 

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

 

(32)

 

 

 

Section 1350 Certifications

 

 

 

(a)

 

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of CBS Corporation furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).

 

 

 

(b)

 

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of CBS Corporation furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).

 

(101)

 

 

 

Interactive Data File

 

 

 

 

 

The following materials from CBS Corporation's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language), are collectively included herewith as Exhibit 101:

 

 

 

 

 

101. INS XBRL Instance Document.
          101. SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.
          101. CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.
          101. DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.
          101. LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.
          101. PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

CBS CORPORATION
(Registrant)

Date: May 1, 2012

 

/s/ JOSEPH R. IANNIELLO


Joseph R. Ianniello
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer

Date: May 1, 2012

 

/s/ LAWRENCE LIDING


Lawrence Liding
Senior Vice President, Controller and
Chief Accounting Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.
  Description of Document
 
  (4)       Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including indentures.

 

 

 

(a)

 

Amended and Restated Senior Indenture dated as of November 3, 2008 ("2008 Indenture") between CBS Corporation, CBS Operations Inc., and The Bank of New York Mellon, as senior trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed by CBS Corporation on November 3, 2008 (Registration No. 333-154962) (File No. 001-09553)).

 

 

 

(b)

 

First Supplemental Indenture to 2008 Indenture dated as of April 5, 2010 between CBS Corporation, CBS Operations Inc., and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as senior trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by CBS Corporation on April 5, 2010 (File No. 001-09553)).

 

 

 

 

 

The other instruments defining the rights of holders of the long-term debt securities of CBS Corporation and its subsidiaries are omitted pursuant to section (b)(4)(iii)(A) of Item 601 of Regulation S-K. CBS Corporation hereby agrees to furnish copies of these instruments to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.

 

(12)

 

 

 

Statement Regarding Computation of Ratios (filed herewith)

 

(31)

 

 

 

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications

 

 

 

(a)

 

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

 

 

 

(b)

 

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

 

(32)

 

 

 

Section 1350 Certifications

 

 

 

(a)

 

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of CBS Corporation furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).

 

 

 

(b)

 

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of CBS Corporation furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).

 

(101)

 

 

 

Interactive Data File

 

 

 

 

 

The following materials from CBS Corporation's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language), are collectively included herewith as Exhibit 101:

 

 

 

 

 

101. INS XBRL Instance Document.
          101. SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.
          101. CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.
          101. DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.
          101. LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.
          101. PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.

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