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our operating performance with that of other companies in our industries, although our measure may not be directly comparable to
similar measures used by other companies. Because we use operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization to
measure our segment profit or loss, we reconcile it to operating income, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated
and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”),
in the business segment
footnote to our consolidated financial statements (see Note 18 to Comcast’
s consolidated financial statements and Note 17 to
NBCUniversal’
s consolidated financial statements). This measure should not be considered a substitute for operating income (loss),
net income (loss) attributable to Comcast Corporation or NBCUniversal, net cash provided by operating activities, or other
measures of performance or liquidity we have reported in accordance with GAAP.
Beginning in 2014, Fandango, our movie ticketing and entertainment business that was previously presented in our Cable Networks
segment, is presented in the Filmed Entertainment segment to reflect the change in our management reporting presentation. Due to
immateriality, prior period amounts have not been adjusted.
The revenue and operating costs and expenses associated with our broadcast of the 2014 Sochi Olympics were reported in our
Cable Networks and Broadcast Television segments. The revenue and operating costs and expenses associated with our
broadcasts of the 2012 London Olympics and the 2012 Super Bowl were reported in our Broadcast Television segment.
Cable Communications Segment Results of Operations
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