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NBCUniversal Media, LLC
Uncertain Tax Positions
We retain liabilities for uncertain tax positions where we are the tax filer of record. GE and Comcast have indemnified
NBCUniversal Holdings and us with respect to our income tax obligations attributable to periods prior to the close of the joint
venture transaction, including indemnification of uncertain tax positions for these periods. The liabilities for uncertain tax positions
included in our consolidated balance sheet were not material as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.
Various domestic and foreign taxing authorities are examining our tax returns through 2012. The majority of the periods under
examination relate to tax years 2004 and forward.
Note 15: Supplemental Financial Information
Receivables
In addition to the amounts in the table above, noncurrent receivables of $569 million and $488 million as of December 31, 2014 and
2013, respectively, are included in other noncurrent assets, net that primarily relate to the licensing of our television and film
productions to third parties.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Cash Payments for Interest and Income Taxes
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities
During 2014:
During 2013:
During 2012:
December 31 (in millions)
2014
2013
Receivables, gross
$
5,258
$
5,348
Less: Allowance for returns and customer incentives
356
372
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts
60
65
Receivables, net
$
4,842
$
4,911
December 31 (in millions)
2014
2013
Deferred gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
$
20
$
(5
)
Unrecognized gains (losses) on employee benefit obligations
(61
)
45
Cumulative translation adjustments
(118
)
(56
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
$
(159
)
$
(16
)
Year ended December 31 (in millions)
2014
2013
2012
Interest
$
485
$
462
$
461
Income taxes
$
174
$
205
$
169
•
we acquired $148 million of property and equipment and intangible assets that were accrued but unpaid
•
we acquired $306 million of property and equipment and intangible assets that were accrued but unpaid
•
we entered into a capital lease transaction that resulted in an increase in property and equipment and
debt of $85 million
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