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Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Information º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½'s Operating Segments

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Information º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½'s Operating Segments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
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Information º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½'s Operating Segments

(15) Information º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½'s Operating Segments

º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½, through its ownership interests in subsidiaries and other companies, is primarily engaged in the video and on-line commerce industries. º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ identifies its reportable segments as (A)Ìýthose consolidated subsidiaries that represent 10% or more of its consolidated annual revenue, annual Adjusted OIBDA or total assets and (B)Ìýthose equity method affiliates whose share of earnings represent 10% or more of º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½'s annual pre-tax earnings. The segment presentation for prior periods has been conformed to the current period segment presentation.

º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ evaluates performance and makes decisions about allocating resources to its operating segments based on financial measures such as revenue, Adjusted OIBDA, gross margin, average sales price per unit, number of units shipped and revenue or sales per customer equivalent. In addition, º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ reviews nonfinancial measures such as unique website visitors, conversion rates and active customers, as appropriate.

For segment reporting purposes, º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ defines Adjusted OIBDA as revenue less cost of goods sold, operating expenses, and selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding all stock-based compensation and transaction related costs). º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ believes this measure is an important indicator of the operational strength and performance of its businesses by identifying those items that are not directly a reflection of each business’ performance or

indicative of ongoing business trends. In addition, this measure allows management to view operating results and perform analytical comparisons and benchmarking between businesses and identify strategies to improve performance. This measure of performance excludes depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, certain purchase accounting adjustments, separately reported litigation settlements, transaction related costs (including restructuring, integration, and advisory fees), and impairment charges that are included in the measurement of operating income pursuant to GAAP. Accordingly, Adjusted OIBDA should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, operating income, net income, cash flow provided by operating activities and other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ generally accounts for intersegment sales and transfers as if the sales or transfers were to third parties, that is, at current prices.

For the year ended DecemberÌý31, 2021, º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ has identified the following consolidated subsidiaries as its reportable segments:

◠QxH– QVC U.S. and HSN market and sell a wide variety of consumer products in the United States, primarily by means of their televised shopping programs and via the Internet through their websites and mobile applications.
â— QVC International – ÌýQVC International markets and sells a wide variety of consumer products in several foreign countries, primarily by means of its televised shopping programs and via the Internet through its international websites and mobile applications.
◠Zulily – Zulily markets and sells a wide variety of consumer products in the United States and several foreign countries through flash sales events, primarily through its app, mobile and desktop experiences.

º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½'s operating segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. They are managed separately because each segment requires different technologies, distribution channels and marketing strategies. ÌýThe accounting policies of the segments that are also consolidated subsidiaries are the same as those described in the Company's summary of significant accounting policies.

Performance Measures

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Years ended DecemberÌý31,

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2021

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2020

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2019

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ÌýÌýÌýÌý

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ÌýÌýÌýÌý

Adjusted

ÌýÌýÌýÌý

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ÌýÌýÌýÌý

Adjusted

ÌýÌýÌýÌý

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ÌýÌýÌýÌý

Adjusted

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Revenue

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OIBDA

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Revenue

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OIBDA

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Revenue

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ÌýOIBDA

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amountsÌýinÌýmillions

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QxH

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$

8,277

Ìý

1,439

Ìý

8,505

Ìý

1,547

Ìý

8,277

Ìý

1,536

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QVC International

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3,077

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562

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2,967

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510

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2,709

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446

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Zulily

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1,453

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(12)

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1,636

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83

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1,571

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48

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Corporate and other

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Ìý

1,238

Ìý

91

Ìý

1,070

Ìý

58

Ìý

901

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(1)

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Inter-segment eliminations

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(1)

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(1)

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—

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—

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—

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Consolidated º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½

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$

14,044

Ìý

2,080

Ìý

14,177

Ìý

2,198

Ìý

13,458

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2,029

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Other Information

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December 31, 2021

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December 31, 2020

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Total

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Capital

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Total

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Capital

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assets

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expenditures

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assets

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expenditures

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Ìý

amountsÌýinÌýmillions

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QxH

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$

12,337

Ìý

169

Ìý

12,393

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182

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QVC International

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2,226

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41

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2,455

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36

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Zulily

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654

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20

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1,049

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23

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Corporate and other

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Ìý

1,032

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14

Ìý

1,102

Ìý

16

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Consolidated º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½

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$

16,249

Ìý

244

Ìý

16,999

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257

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The following table provides a reconciliation of consolidated segment Adjusted OIBDA to operating income and earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes:

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YearsÌýendedÌýDecemberÌý31,

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ÌýÌýÌýÌý

2021

ÌýÌýÌýÌý

2020

ÌýÌýÌýÌý

2019

Ìý

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amountsÌýinÌýmillions

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Consolidated segment Adjusted OIBDA

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$

2,080

Ìý

2,198

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2,029

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Stock-based compensation

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Ìý

(72)

Ìý

(64)

Ìý

(71)

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Depreciation and amortization

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Ìý

(537)

Ìý

(562)

Ìý

(606)

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Fire related costs, net

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(21)

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—

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Transaction related costs

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—

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—

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(1)

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Impairment of intangible assets and long lived assets

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(363)

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—

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(1,167)

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Operating income

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1,087

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1,572

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184

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Interest expense

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Ìý

(468)

Ìý

(408)

Ìý

(374)

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Share of earnings (loss) of affiliates, net

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Ìý

(94)

Ìý

(156)

Ìý

(160)

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Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net

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Ìý

99

Ìý

(110)

Ìý

(251)

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Gains (losses) on transactions, net

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Ìý

10

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224

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(1)

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Tax sharing income (expense) with Liberty Broadband

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10

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(39)

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(26)

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Other, net

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Ìý

(6)

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(32)

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6

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Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

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$

638

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1,051

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(622)

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Revenue by Geographic Area

The following table summarizes net revenue generated by subsidiaries located within the identified geographic areas:

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YearsÌýendedÌýDecemberÌý31,

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ÌýÌýÌýÌý

2021

ÌýÌýÌýÌý

2020

ÌýÌýÌýÌý

2019

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amountsÌýinÌýmillions

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United States

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$

10,864

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11,119

Ìý

10,666

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Japan

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1,167

Ìý

1,132

Ìý

1,028

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Germany

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Ìý

1,027

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978

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890

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Other foreign countries

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Ìý

986

Ìý

948

Ìý

874

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$

14,044

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14,177

Ìý

13,458

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Long-lived Assets by Geographic Area

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DecemberÌý31,

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ÌýÌýÌýÌý

2021

ÌýÌýÌýÌý

2020

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amountsÌýinÌýmillions

Ìý

United States

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$

721

Ìý

893

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Japan

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Ìý

123

Ìý

149

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Germany

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Ìý

133

Ìý

150

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Other foreign countries

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Ìý

100

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108

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$

1,077

Ìý

1,300

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