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425

Filed by Comcast Corporation pursuant to
Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and
deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 and
Rule 14d-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Subject Company: The Walt Disney Company
Commission File No. 001-11605

Date: February 11, 2004

     The following presentation was used in connection with Comcast Corporation’s conference call:




Creating an Entertainment and
Communications Leader

February 11, 2004




 


Brian L. Roberts
President and CEO
Comcast Corporation


 



Overview of the Proposed Transaction

 

n Merger between Comcast and Disney
     
n Offers Disney shareholders a premium plus full participation in the combination benefits
       
n Comcast will issue 0.78 Class A voting shares for each Disney share 
     
  Disney shareholders will own 42% of combined company
     
n Tax free to Comcast and Disney shareholders
     
n Includes Disney Board members on Comcast Board
     
     

 
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Broadband Distribution Leader
   
n 39.8 million homes passed
   
n 21.5 million cable subscribers
   
n 5.3 million broadband subscribers
   
n 1.3 million telephone subscribers
   
n Presence in 22 of top 25 markets
   
n 2003 Revenue: $18.3Bn
   
n 2003 EBITDA: $6.4Bn

 


 
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Leading Entertainment Properties
   


 
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One of the World’s Premier Entertainment and Communications Companies

 


 
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Stephen B. Burke
President
Comcast Cable




 

Compelling Value Creation for All Shareholders



    Area   Estimated Year 3
Cash Flow Benefit

 
n Restore Disney’s Operating Results    
  Bring ABC performance towards industry norms   $300 – $500MM
  Increase cable network profitability towards Comcast levels   $200 – 300MM
  Improve other business results   TBD
         
n Realize Opportunities from Combination    
  Cost savings and economies of scale   $300 – $400MM
  New business opportunities   TBD
       
    Total   $800 – $1,200MM
        +TBD

 
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Opportunity to Recapture Disney’s Potential

Significant Cash Flow Declines Since 1998

 

Note: (1) Source: Company SEC filings. Figures on an as reported basis. Internet segment excluded for 1998


 
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Disney Segments Have Underperformed

Television Broadcasting


TV Network and Stations
Financial Performance (1)

  EBITDA
($MM)
   
NBC 1,400
   
FOX     900
   
CBS     800

ABC          0



Halfway to Third Place: $300–$500MM

 

Note: (1) Based on Company and Wall Street equity research estimates


 
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Disney Segments Have Underperformed

Cable Networks


Selected Cable Network|
Financial Performance(1)

  2003 EBITDA Margin
 

  ($MM) (%)
     
E!   156 48.9
Golf Channel      81 46.0
Viacom Cable Networks 2,368 41.9
Scripps Networks    204 38.2
 
ESPN Channels(2)    950 25.0
     
Other Disney Cable Networks (Disney Channel, ABC Family, SoapNet and Toon(2)    300 19.0
 
     
     
Halfway to Industry 40% Margins
Plus Incremental Distribution: $200–$300MM
 

 

Notes: (1) Fiscal Year EBITDA based on Company SEC filings, adjusted for one-time charges
            
(2) Based on Company and Wall Street equity research estimates


 
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Improve Other Business Results

Reignite the World’s Greatest Entertainment Businesses


n Empower Disney animation team to build on legacy of success
  From 1991 to 1994, Disney released Beauty and the Beast (1991), Aladdin (1992) and The Lion King (1994), which collectively have generated over $1.5Bn in total box office receipts
  No Disney produced animated release has come close since 1999
  Animation success drives Consumer Products and Theme Parks
     
n The Disney theme parks are America's favorite vacation destinations
  Drive attendance via advertising and cross-promotion in all aspects of combined company
  Restore energy and creativity in attractions, hotels and concessions
     
     
All Upside to Projected Value Creation

 
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Significant Cost Savings and Economies of Scale


n Eliminating duplicate corporate and divisional functions
   
n Eliminating overlapping operations (cable channels, Internet, advertising, etc.)
   
n Other savings due to scale and scope
   
   
Targeted Annual Expense Reduction: $300-$400MM

 
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Significant New Business Opportunities



n Launch successful new cable channels
     
n Maximize interactive technologies for digital cable customers
  VOD movies in attractive windows
  Time shifted ABC programming
  ESPN interactive television features
     
n Develop new online content / services for broadband customers
  Disney, ESPN, ABC content for portal
  Streaming Internet video subscription packages
     
n Leverage cross-promotion opportunities
  Extend ESPN sports brand to Golf, Outdoor Life and Regional Sports Networks
  Theme park cross-promotion opportunities
     

 
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Proven Merger Integration Track Record

AT&T Broadband Acquisition Case Study


n AT&T Broadband 1.5x the Size of Comcast When Acquired
     
n Far Exceeded Margin Improvement Guidance
     
n Immediately Reversed Basic Subscriber Loss
     
n Accelerated System Upgrades — Now 93% Complete
     
n Seamless Management Integration/Transition
     
n Significant Launch of New Products and Services
  Accelerated broadband deployment
  2 new cable networks
  New regional sports network
  Expansive VOD offering
     

 
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Brian L. Roberts
President and CEO
Comcast Corporation





Experienced World Class Management Team



n Proven Merger Integration Track Record
   
n Proven Track Record of Content Value Creation
   
n “Best of Both Companies” Management Approach

 
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Proven Track Record of Content Value Creation


    Value Today
n Average 18% OCF growth over 10 years  
n 37% IRR on original investment $14.1Bn
   
Subscribers Increase Since 1999  
74MM 28% $1.75–2.00Bn

30MM 540% $300–500MM

50MM 92 $1.25–1.75Bn

51MM 176% $700–1,000MM

7MM 18% $400–600MM

12MM N/A $200–300MM

    Total $18.720.3Bn
Opportunity to Enhance Disney Cable Network Performance and
Launch New Channels

Source: Wall Street equity research estimates. Value represents 100% of the equity for each entity


 
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Consistent Shareholder Value Creation

 

Note: (1) Published on September 27, 2002


 
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Strong Combined Financial Position



 
  ($Bn) ($Bn) ($Bn)
FY 2004 Consensus Estimates:      
    Revenue   $20.3 $28.8  $49.1
    EBITDA       7.5     4.6     12.0
    Free Cash Flow
      2.0     1.7       3.7
       
Balance Sheet Summary:      
    Total Assets (1) $109.2 $50.0 $159.2
    Total Net Debt (1)         21.1(2)    11.9         33.0(2)
    Net Debt/FY 2003 EBITDA (x)      3.3x    3.1x      3.2x

Notes: (1) Comcast as of December 31, 2003; Disney as of September 30, 2003
             (2) Excludes exchangeables


 
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A Powerful and Transforming Combination

 



n Creates one of the World’s Premier Entertainment and Communications Companies
   
n Maximizes the Value of Content and Distribution
   
n Compelling Value Creation for All Shareholders
   
n Accelerates the Digital Future for Consumers
   
n Experienced World Class Management Team
   
n Strong Balance Sheet and Free Cash Flow Generation

 
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Note: the following notice is included to meet certain legal requirements:

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

     This filing contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify those so-called “forward-looking statements” by words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” or “continue,” or the negative of those words and other comparable words. Comcast Corporation (“Comcast”) wishes to take advantage of the “safe harbor” provided for by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and you are cautioned that actual events or results may differ materially from the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Comcast. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to: (1) the businesses of Comcast and The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”) may not be integrated successfully or such integration may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected; (2) expected combination benefits from the Comcast/Disney transaction may not be fully realized or realized within the expected time frame; (3) revenues following the Comcast/Disney transaction may be lower than expected; (4) operating costs, customer loss and business disruption, including, without limitation, difficulties in maintaining relationships with employees, customers, clients or suppliers, may be greater than expected following the Comcast/Disney transaction; (5) the regulatory approvals required for the Comcast/Disney transaction may not be obtained on the proposed terms or on the anticipated schedule; (6) the effects of legislative and regulatory changes; (7) the potential for increased competition; (8) technological changes; (9) the need to generate substantial growth in the subscriber base by successfully launching, marketing and providing services in identified markets; (10) pricing pressures which could affect demand for Comcast or Disney services; (11) the ability to expand distribution; (12) changes in labor, programming, equipment and capital costs or availability; (13) the continued ability to create or acquire programming and products that customers will find attractive; (14) future acquisitions, strategic partnerships and divestitures; (15) international, political and military developments that may affect, among other things, travel and leisure businesses generally or Disney’s parks and resorts operations specifically, or result in increases in broadcasting costs or loss of advertising revenue; (16) adverse weather conditions or natural disasters, such as hurricanes and earthquakes, which may, among other things, impair performance at Disney’s parks and resorts; (17) general business and economic conditions; and (18) other risks described from time to time in Comcast’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

     Any information concerning Disney contained in this filing has been taken from, or is based upon, publicly available information. Although Comcast does not have any information that would indicate that any information contained in this filing that has been taken from such documents is inaccurate or incomplete, Comcast does not take any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of such information. To date, Comcast has not had access to the books and records of Disney.

     Investors and security holders are urged to read the disclosure documents regarding the proposed Comcast/Disney transaction, when they become available, because they will contain important information. The disclosure documents will be filed with the Commission by Comcast. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of the disclosure documents (when they are available) and other documents filed by Comcast with the Commission at the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. The disclosure documents and these other documents may also be obtained for free from Comcast by directing a request to Comcast Corporation, 1500 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102-2148, Attention: General Counsel.

      Comcast and certain of its directors and officers may be deemed to be “participants” in solicitations of proxies or consents from Comcast’s and Disney’s shareholders.  A detailed list of the names, titles and interests of these persons is contained in a filing made by Comcast with the Commission pursuant to Rule 425 on February 11, 2004.