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Viacom Inc. reported its financial results for last fiscal year 2009 on 11th February 2010. Revenues for the full year 2009 decreased 7% to $13.62 billion as growth in affiliate revenues was offset by decreases in feature film, ancillary and advertising revenues. The 1% gain in adjusted operating income of $3.0 billion for the year was driven by a $148 million increase in the Filmed Entertainment segment. Adjusted net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Viacom grew 5% to $1.56 billion and adjusted diluted earnings per share were $2.56, an 8% increase over the prior year’s adjusted results of $2.38 per share.

Full Year 2009 revenues of $13.62 billion declined 7% from $14.63 billion in 2008. Media Networks revenues were down 5% to $8.29 billion due to lower ancillary and advertising revenues, which were partially offset by growth in affiliate fees. Worldwide affiliate revenues increased 11% to $2.90 billion in 2009. Lower year-over-year sales of ‘Rock Band’ contributed to a 31% decline in worldwide ancillary revenues to $982 million. Worldwide advertising sales of $4.41 billion represent a 7% decrease versus the prior year, including a 6% decline in domestic advertising revenues, which reflects softness in the global advertising market. Filmed Entertainment revenues declined 9% to $5.48 billion for the year primarily due to lower theatrical and home entertainment revenues, which were partially offset by year-over-year growth in television revenues. A smaller slate of films was the primary driver of the 23% decrease in worldwide theatrical revenues of $1.32 billion. Worldwide home entertainment revenues were down 8% to $2.50 billion for the year reflecting fewer releases as well as continuing softness in the market. Higher pay TV fees helped fuel a 4% increase in television license fees to $1.38 billion.

Full Year 2009 adjusted operating income grew 1% to $3.0 billion versus $2.98 billion in 2008, reflecting a significant increase in profitability in the Filmed Entertainment segment as well as the benefit of restructuring and other cost-containment initiatives. Filmed Entertainment operating income grew from $88 million in 2008 to $236 million in 2009. Media Networks operating income declined 3% to $3.01 billion as a result of lower advertising revenues.�

Full Year 2009 adjusted net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Viacom increased 5% to $1.56 billion versus $1.49 billion, principally due to higher operating income. Full year 2009 adjusted diluted net EPS from continuing operations were $2.56 compared with $2.38 in 2008.