Name: Time Warner Inc. (NYSE:TWX) | Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Quarterly)
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Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Quarterly Data

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Time Warner Inc., consolidated balance sheet: liabilities and stockholders’ equity (quarterly data)

US$ in millions

	Mar 31, 2018	Dec 31, 2017	Sep 30, 2017	Jun 30, 2017	Mar 31, 2017	Dec 31, 2016	Sep 30, 2016	Jun 30, 2016	Mar 31, 2016	Dec 31, 2015	Sep 30, 2015	Jun 30, 2015	Mar 31, 2015	Dec 31, 2014	Sep 30, 2014	Jun 30, 2014	Mar 31, 2014	Dec 31, 2013	Sep 30, 2013	Jun 30, 2013	Mar 31, 2013
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	8,021)	7,916)	7,969)	7,031)	6,766)	7,192)	6,907)	6,403)	6,589)	7,188)	7,597)	7,059)	7,062)	7,507)	7,052)	6,564)	7,262)	7,322)	6,776)	6,652)	6,922)
Deferred revenue	1,002)	711)	725)	653)	588)	564)	580)	519)	554)	616)	607)	623)	530)	579)	504)	475)	951)	995)	874)	885)	932)
Debt due within one year	3,922)	5,450)	1,157)	1,155)	808)	1,947)	52)	50)	51)	198)	199)	1,513)	1,299)	1,118)	1,168)	168)	65)	66)	18)	317)	316)
Current liabilities	12,945)	14,077)	9,851)	8,839)	8,162)	9,703)	7,539)	6,972)	7,194)	8,002)	8,403)	9,195)	8,891)	9,204)	8,724)	7,207)	8,278)	8,383)	7,668)	7,854)	8,170)
Long-term debt, excluding due within one year	18,331)	18,294)	21,898)	21,843)	22,402)	22,392)	24,419)	24,418)	23,622)	23,594)	22,728)	22,281)	21,172)	21,376)	21,389)	22,395)	20,226)	20,099)	19,145)	19,129)	19,125)
Deferred income taxes	1,812)	1,584)	2,490)	2,596)	2,620)	2,678)	2,603)	2,665)	2,570)	2,454)	2,006)	2,109)	2,124)	2,204)	1,797)	2,037)	2,461)	2,642)	2,510)	2,546)	2,500)
Deferred revenue	468)	468)	480)	502)	493)	486)	436)	400)	390)	352)	293)	307)	307)	315)	349)	335)	458)	482)	496)	514)	518)
Other noncurrent liabilities	5,599)	6,375)	6,320)	6,297)	6,515)	6,341)	6,459)	5,754)	5,605)	5,798)	5,567)	5,508)	5,503)	5,684)	5,606)	6,609)	6,732)	6,484)	6,704)	6,496)	6,642)
Noncurrent liabilities	26,210)	26,721)	31,188)	31,238)	32,030)	31,897)	33,917)	33,237)	32,187)	32,198)	30,594)	30,205)	29,106)	29,579)	29,141)	31,376)	29,877)	29,707)	28,855)	28,685)	28,785)
Total liabilities	39,155)	40,798)	41,039)	40,077)	40,192)	41,600)	41,456)	40,209)	39,381)	40,200)	38,997)	39,400)	37,997)	38,783)	37,865)	38,583)	38,155)	38,090)	36,523)	36,539)	36,955)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	36)	35)	36)	30)	30)	29)	29)	29)	29)	29)	29)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Common stock, $0.01 par value	17)	17)	17)	17)	17)	17)	17)	17)	17)	17)	17)	17)	17)	17)	17)	17)	17)	17)	17)	17)	17)
Additional paid-in capital	144,797)	145,077)	145,373)	145,670)	146,279)	146,780)	147,032)	147,311)	147,593)	148,041)	148,309)	148,572)	148,819)	149,282)	149,549)	149,820)	152,988)	153,410)	153,650)	153,796)	154,065)
Treasury stock, at cost	(46,930)	(47,074)	(47,137)	(47,224)	(47,313)	(47,497)	(47,409)	(46,778)	(46,110)	(45,612)	(45,048)	(43,895)	(43,087)	(42,445)	(41,563)	(40,227)	(38,337)	(37,630)	(36,641)	(35,723)	(35,099)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	(1,353)	(1,437)	(1,389)	(1,507)	(1,527)	(1,510)	(1,614)	(1,447)	(1,490)	(1,446)	(1,392)	(1,396)	(1,307)	(1,164)	(841)	(804)	(875)	(852)	(1,073)	(1,101)	(1,060)
Accumulated deficit	(66,726)	(68,208)	(69,597)	(70,969)	(72,031)	(73,455)	(73,748)	(75,215)	(76,167)	(77,381)	(78,238)	(79,273)	(80,244)	(81,214)	(81,932)	(82,899)	(83,749)	(85,041)	(86,024)	(87,207)	(87,932)
Total Time Warner Inc. shareholders’ equity	29,805)	28,375)	27,267)	25,987)	25,425)	24,335)	24,278)	23,888)	23,843)	23,619)	23,648)	24,025)	24,198)	24,476)	25,230)	25,907)	30,044)	29,904)	29,929)	29,782)	29,991)
Noncontrolling interest	1)	1)	1)	2)	2)	2)	1)	1)	1)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	1)	1)	1)
Total equity	29,806)	28,376)	27,268)	25,989)	25,427)	24,337)	24,279)	23,889)	23,844)	23,619)	23,648)	24,025)	24,198)	24,476)	25,230)	25,907)	30,044)	29,904)	29,930)	29,783)	29,992)
Total liabilities and equity	68,997)	69,209)	68,343)	66,096)	65,649)	65,966)	65,764)	64,127)	63,254)	63,848)	62,674)	63,425)	62,195)	63,259)	63,095)	64,490)	68,199)	67,994)	66,453)	66,322)	66,947)

Total liabilities exhibited a general upward trajectory from March 2013 through late 2016, rising from 36,955 million US$ to a peak of 41,600 million US$ in December 2016, before moderating to 39,155 million US$ by March 2018. This fluctuation is characterized by a shift in the composition of debt, with a notable increase in short-term obligations toward the end of the period.

Current Liabilities and Short-Term Debt: Current liabilities grew from 8,170 million US$ in March 2013 to 12,945 million US$ by March 2018. A significant driver of this increase was the volatility of debt due within one year, which surged from relatively low levels in 2013 to a peak of 5,450 million US$ in December 2017, indicating periodic cycles of debt maturation and refinancing.
Noncurrent Liabilities and Long-Term Debt: Long-term debt, excluding amounts due within one year, increased from 19,125 million US$ in March 2013 to a peak of 24,419 million US$ in June 2016. However, a subsequent deleveraging trend occurred, with long-term debt decreasing to 18,331 million US$ by March 2018, effectively offsetting some of the growth in current liabilities.

Total equity followed a U-shaped trend over the analyzed period. After starting at 29,992 million US$ in March 2013, equity declined to a low of 23,619 million US$ in December 2015, before recovering to 29,806 million US$ by March 2018. This movement reflects a tension between operational gains and aggressive capital return strategies.

Accumulated Deficit and Retained Earnings: A consistent improvement in the accumulated deficit is observed, moving from -87,932 million US$ in March 2013 to -66,726 million US$ in March 2018. This steady reduction indicates sustained positive net income over the five-year period.
Treasury Stock and Capital Distribution: The increase in treasury stock at cost from -35,099 million US$ to -46,930 million US$ suggests an active and sustained share buyback program. This activity served as a primary downward pressure on total shareholders' equity, counteracting the positive impact of the reducing accumulated deficit.
Paid-in Capital: Additional paid-in capital showed a gradual and steady decline from 154,065 million US$ in March 2013 to 144,797 million US$ in March 2018, aligning with the broader trend of equity adjustments.

The overall capital structure reveals a company that maintained a relatively stable debt-to-equity relationship despite significant internal shifts. While total liabilities peaked in 2016, the subsequent reduction in long-term debt and the recovery of total equity by March 2018 indicate a stabilization of the balance sheet. The aggressive use of treasury stock suggests a strategic preference for returning value to shareholders, even as the company worked to reduce its accumulated deficit.

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Time Warner Inc. (NYSE:TWX)

Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ EquityQuarterly Data

Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Quarterly Data