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provided cable system distribution access and affiliate broadcasting services to Corus Custom
Networks, the advertising division of Corus, for $1,518 (2009 – $1,514; 2008 – $262),
administrative and other services to Corus for $1,909 (2009 – $1,934; 2008 – $1,721), uplink
of television signals to Corus for $4,930 (2009 – $5,112; 2008 – $4,837) and Internet services
and lease of circuits for $1,461 (2009 – $1,167; 2008 – $1,082).
The Company provided Corus with television advertising spots in return for radio and television
advertising. No monetary consideration was exchanged for these transactions and no amounts were
recorded in the accounts.
Burrard Landing Lot 2 Holdings Partnership
During the year, the Company paid $9,571 (2009 – $9,886; 2008 – $9,372) to the Partnership
for lease of office space in Shaw Tower. Shaw Tower, located in Vancouver, BC, is the Company’s
headquarters for its Lower Mainland operations.
CW Media
The Company exercises significant influence over CW Media with its 49.9% ownership as of May 3,
2010. Since May 2010, network fees of $17,128 were paid to CW Media. In addition, the Company
provided uplink of television signals to CW Media for $1,444.
Other
The Company has entered into certain transactions with companies that are affiliated with Directors
of the Company as follows:
The Company paid $4,302 (2009 – $3,555; 2008 – $2,820) for direct sales agent, marketing,
installation and maintenance services to a company controlled by a Director of the Company.
During the year, the Company paid $6,162 (2009 – $6,094; 2008 – $3,208) for remote control
units to a supplier where a Director of the Company holds a position on the supplier’s board of
directors.
Other transactions
The Company has entered into certain transactions with Directors and senior officers of the
Company as follows:
Loans, interest and non-interest bearing, have in the past been granted to executive officers in
connection with their employment for periods ranging up to 10 years. The effective interest rate on
the interest bearing loan for 2010 was 1.0% (2009 – 1.9%; 2008 – 4.2%). At August 31, 2010,
the remaining amount outstanding on an executive officer loan was $3,600 (2009 – $3,600) and
is repayable on or before July 26, 2012.
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Shaw Communications Inc.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
August 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
[all amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars except share and per share amounts]