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DIRECTV
responsible for collecting performance rights fees under Brazilian law. Sky Brasil has broader effort to investigate waste handling and disposal processes of a number of
been withholding payments to ECAD since 2004, and has accrued amounts we and industries. We are diligently reviewing our policies and procedures applicable to all
Sky Brasil believe are adequate to satisfy amounts owed to ECAD. In order to facilities and cooperating with the investigation. As this inquiry is in its early stages,
continue its opposition to ECAD’s claims, Sky Brasil has provided letters of credit we are currently unable to reasonably estimate the outcome of this matter.
in the amount of approximately $103 million. Sky Brasil’s dispute with ECAD is Other. We are subject to other legal proceedings and claims that arise in the
currently pending in the Superior Justice Tribunal, and there are other claims by ordinary course of our business. The amount of ultimate liability with respect to
the Brazilian pay television association, known as ABTA, against ECAD before the such actions is not expected to materially affect our financial position, results of
Brazilian antitrust board, or CADE, which may affect ECAD or the rights fees it is operations or liquidity.
attempting to collect.
(b) No previously reported legal proceedings were terminated during the
Waste Disposal Inquiry. On August 20, 2012, DIRECTV U.S. received from fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012.
the State of California subpoenas and interrogatories related to our generation,
handling, recordkeeping, transportation and disposal of hazardous waste, including ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
universal waste, in the State of California, and the training of employees regarding
the same. The investigation is jointly conducted by the Office of the Attorney Not applicable.
General and the District Attorney for Alameda County and appears to be part of a
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