Equity Method Investments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Equity Method Investments

Equity Method Investments

NOTE 8. EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS

Investments in partnerships, joint ventures and lessthanmajority-owned subsidiaries in which we have significant influence are accounted for under the equity method.

Our investments in equity affiliates at December 31, 2017 primarily include our interests in SKY Mexico, Game Show Network and Otter Media Holdings.

SKY Mexico We hold a 41.3% interest in SKY Mexico, which is a leading pay-TV provider in Mexico.

Game Show Network (GSN) We hold a 42.0% interest in GSN, a television network dedicated to game-related programming and internet interactive game playing.

Otter Media Holdings We hold a 49.8% interest in Otter Media Holdings, a venture between The Chernin Group and AT&T that is focused on acquiring, investing and launching over-the-top subscription video services.

The following table is a reconciliation of our investments in equity affiliates as presented on our consolidated balance sheets:

		2017		2016
Beginning of year	$	1,674	$	1,606
Additional investments		51		208
Equity in net income (loss) of affiliates		(128)		98
Dividends and distributions received		(46)		(61)
Currency translation adjustments		22		(156)
Other adjustments		(13)		(21)
End of year	$	1,560	$	1,674