USANI LLC
10-Q, 2000-11-14
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   AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON NOVEMBER 14, 2000
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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                                   FORM 10-Q

                QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
                     OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

               FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000

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                                   USANI LLC
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                        COMMISSION FILE NO. 333-71305-03

<TABLE>
<S>                                            <C>
                  DELAWARE                                      59-3490970
       (State or Other Jurisdiction of                         (IRS Employer
       Incorporation or Organization)                     Identification Number)
</TABLE>

                             152 WEST 57TH STREET,
                           NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 10019
             (Address of Registrant's principal executive offices)

                                 (212) 314-7300
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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    Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes /X/  No / /

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                         PART I--FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                           USANI LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   THREE MONTHS ENDED       NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                      SEPTEMBER 30,           SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                   -------------------   -----------------------
                                                     2000       1999        2000         1999
                                                   --------   --------   ----------   ----------
                                                                  (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                <C>        <C>        <C>          <C>
NET REVENUES
  Networks and television production.............  $336,047   $307,094   $1,105,688   $  955,032
  Electronic retailing...........................   426,549    314,718    1,243,756      941,467
  Interactive....................................     5,147      6,660       17,555       21,489
  Electronic commerce and services...............     2,524        543        5,121        1,731
  Emerging networks..............................     8,591        266       12,862          693
  Other..........................................       509         --        1,568        6,894
                                                   --------   --------   ----------   ----------
    Total net revenues...........................   779,367    629,281    2,386,550    1,927,306
                                                   --------   --------   ----------   ----------
Operating costs and expenses:
  Cost of sales..................................   280,851    206,406      823,741      634,100
  Program costs..................................   146,000    147,549      485,037      466,896
  Selling and marketing..........................    97,940     74,121      280,928      209,859
  General and administrative.....................    72,022     60,080      227,121      173,876
  Other operating costs..........................    33,391     22,081       90,343       66,400
  Amortization of cable distribution fees........     8,845      6,938       25,335       19,214
  Depreciation and amortization..................    58,971     44,058      154,945      130,620
                                                   --------   --------   ----------   ----------
    Total operating costs and expenses...........   698,020    561,233    2,087,450    1,700,965
                                                   --------   --------   ----------   ----------
    Operating profit.............................    81,347     68,048      299,100      226,341
Other income (expense):
  Interest income................................     5,283     12,636       19,195       31,959
  Interest expense...............................    (6,329)   (21,066)     (24,807)     (61,685)
  Gain on sale of securities.....................        --     39,451           --       89,721
  Other, net.....................................    70,575       (779)      66,567          879
                                                   --------   --------   ----------   ----------
                                                     69,529     30,242       60,955       60,874
                                                   --------   --------   ----------   ----------
Earnings before income taxes and minority
  interest.......................................   150,876     98,290      360,055      287,215
Income tax expense...............................    (7,562)    (1,938)     (18,525)      (5,076)
Minority interest................................     4,706        135          392          512
                                                   --------   --------   ----------   ----------
NET EARNINGS.....................................  $148,020   $ 96,487   $  341,922   $  282,651
                                                   ========   ========   ==========   ==========
</TABLE>

          The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
                   are an integral part of these statements.

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                           USANI LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              SEPTEMBER 30,   DECEMBER 31,
                                                                  2000            1999
                                                              -------------   ------------
                                                                     (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                           <C>             <C>
                                          ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents...................................   $  135,335      $  247,474
Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance of $48,734
  and $33,317, respectively.................................      453,277         381,175
Inventories, net............................................      553,677         432,520
Investments held for sale...................................        2,062              --
Other current assets, net...................................       28,267           8,542
                                                               ----------      ----------
    Total current assets....................................    1,172,618       1,069,711
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Computer and broadcast equipment............................      133,148         123,606
Buildings and leasehold improvements........................       66,050          59,074
Furniture and other equipment...............................       71,249          67,246
Land........................................................       10,275          10,246
Projects in progress........................................       19,948          31,736
                                                               ----------      ----------
                                                                  300,670         291,908
    Less accumulated depreciation and amortization..........      (66,643)        (79,350)
                                                               ----------      ----------
                                                                  234,027         212,558
OTHER ASSETS
Intangible assets, net......................................    5,280,021       5,105,510
Cable distribution fees, net
  ($30,235 and $35,181, respectively, to related parties)...      146,155         130,988
Long-term investments.......................................       37,272          93,742
Notes and accounts receivable, net ($3,283 and $2,562,
  respectively, from related parties).......................       29,121          19,506
Inventories, net............................................      182,422         154,497
Advances to USAI and subsidiaries...........................      856,659         649,480
Deferred charges and other, net.............................       39,494          36,934
                                                               ----------      ----------
                                                               $7,977,789      $7,472,926
                                                               ==========      ==========
                             LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current maturities of long-term obligations.................   $   20,829      $    3,758
Accounts payable, trade.....................................      139,149         147,864
Obligations for program rights and film costs...............      295,561         265,235
Cable distribution fees payable
  ($18,431 and $18,733, respectively, to related parties)...       28,993          43,993
Deferred revenue............................................       63,684          47,536
Other accrued liabilities...................................      327,309         257,575
                                                               ----------      ----------
Total current liabilities...................................      875,525         765,961
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS (net of current maturities)...........      525,406         527,339
OBLIGATIONS FOR PROGRAM RIGHTS AND FILM COSTS,
  net of current............................................      279,260         256,260
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES.................................       85,758          81,156
MINORITY INTEREST...........................................       64,531             531
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES...............................           --              --
MEMBERS' EQUITY
Class A (252,326,640 and 245,601,782 shares,
  respectively).............................................    2,004,891       1,912,514
Class B (282,161,532 shares)................................    2,978,635       2,978,635
Class C (45,774,708 shares).................................      466,252         466,252
Retained earnings...........................................      708,031         484,278
Accumulated other comprehensive income......................      (10,500)             --
                                                               ----------      ----------
    Total members' equity...................................    6,147,309       5,841,679
                                                               ----------      ----------
                                                               $7,977,789      $7,472,926
                                                               ==========      ==========
</TABLE>

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part
                              of these statements.

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                           USANI LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF MEMBERS' EQUITY

                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                  ACCUMULATED
                                                                 CLASS A      CLASS B     CLASS C                    OTHER
                                                                   LLC          LLC         LLC      RETAINED    COMPREHENSIVE
                                                     TOTAL        SHARES       SHARES      SHARES    EARNINGS        INCOME
                                                   ----------   ----------   ----------   --------   ---------   --------------
                                                                                  (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>        <C>         <C>
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1999.....................  $5,841,679   $1,912,514   $2,978,635   $466,252   $ 484,278      $     --

Comprehensive income:
  Net earnings for the nine months ended
    September 30, 2000...........................     341,922           --           --         --     341,922            --
  Foreign currency translation...................      (2,521)          --           --         --          --        (2,521)
  Increase in unrealized gains in available for
    sale securities..............................      (7,979)          --           --         --          --        (7,979)
                                                   ----------
    Comprehensive income.........................     331,422           --           --         --          --            --
Issuance of LLC shares...........................     222,284      222,284           --         --          --            --
Repurchase of LLC shares.........................    (129,907)    (129,907)          --         --          --            --
Mandatory tax distribution to LLC partners.......    (118,169)          --           --         --    (118,169)           --
                                                   ----------   ----------   ----------   --------   ---------      --------
BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2000....................  $6,147,309   $2,004,891   $2,978,635   $466,252   $ 708,031      ($10,500)
                                                   ==========   ==========   ==========   ========   =========      ========
</TABLE>

    Comprehensive income for the three months ended September 30, 2000 was
$140,849.

          The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
                   are an integral part of these statements.

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                           USANI LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                                  (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                2000        1999
                                                              ---------   ---------
                                                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                           <C>         <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net earnings..............................................  $ 341,922   $ 282,651

ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET EARNINGS (LOSS) TO NET CASH
  PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Depreciation and amortization.............................    154,945     130,620
  Amortization of cable distribution fees...................     25,335      19,214
  Amortization of program rights and film costs.............    428,537     391,088
  Gain on sale of subsidiary stock..........................   (104,625)         --
  Gain on sale of securities................................         --     (89,721)
  Non-cash compensation.....................................      5,954       1,890
  Equity in (earnings) losses of unconsolidated
    affiliates..............................................     38,260         754
  Minority interest.........................................       (392)       (512)

CHANGES IN CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES:
  Accounts receivable.......................................    (67,348)     16,205
  Inventories...............................................     (1,615)        375
  Accounts payable..........................................    (28,228)    (43,174)
  Accrued liabilities and deferred revenue..................     45,153      15,295
  Payment for program rights and film costs.................   (528,053)   (410,500)
  Increase in cable distribution fees.......................    (39,251)    (35,624)
  Other, net................................................     20,430       1,749
                                                              ---------   ---------
    NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES...............    291,024     280,310
                                                              ---------   ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired..........................   (107,934)     (7,500)
Capital expenditures........................................    (49,247)    (43,781)
Increase in long-term investments and notes receivable......    (21,769)    (12,750)
Proceeds from sale of securities............................         --     107,231
Other, net..................................................     (2,806)      6,221
                                                              ---------   ---------
    NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES.....   (181,756)     49,421
                                                              ---------   ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings..................................................     50,029          --
Payment of mandatory tax distribution to LLC partners.......   (118,169)    (52,755)
Principal payments on long-term obligations.................    (44,890)   (252,182)
Repurchase of LLC shares....................................   (129,907)     (7,226)
Proceeds from issuance of LLC shares........................    216,493     401,319
Advances to USAi and subsidiaries...........................   (181,052)   (457,864)
Other.......................................................    (13,309)         --
                                                              ---------   ---------
    NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES...................   (220,805)   (368,708)
                                                              ---------   ---------
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
  equivalents...............................................       (602)         --
                                                              ---------   ---------
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS...................   (112,139)    (38,977)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period............    247,474     234,903
                                                              ---------   ---------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD..................  $ 135,335   $ 195,926
                                                              =========   =========
</TABLE>

          The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
                   are an integral part of these statements.

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                           USANI LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                                  (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1--ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

    COMPANY FORMATION

    USANi LLC (the "Company" or "LLC"), a Delaware limited liability company,
was formed on February 12, 1998 and is a subsidiary of Home Shopping
Network, Inc. ("Home Shopping" or "Holdco"), which is a subsidiary of USA
Networks, Inc. ("USAi"), formerly known as HSN, Inc. At its formation, USAi and
Home Shopping contributed substantially all of the operating assets and
liabilities of Home Shopping to the Company in exchange for Class A LLC Shares
of the Company.

    On February 12, 1998, the Company acquired USA Networks, a New York general
partnership, consisting of cable television networks, USA Network and Sci-Fi
Channel ("Networks"), as well as the domestic television production and
distribution businesses of Universal Studios ("Studios USA") from Universal
Studios, Inc. ("Universal"), an entity controlled by The Seagram Company Ltd.
("Seagram").

    On January 20, 2000, the Board of Directors declared a two-for-one stock
split of USANi LLC's members' equity interests, payable in the form of a
dividend to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 10,
2000. The stock dividend was paid on February 24, 2000. All share numbers give
effect to such stock split.

    On July 27, 2000, the Company and Styleclick.com Inc., a leading enabler of
e-commerce for manufacturers and retailers ("Styleclick.com"), completed the
merger of Internet Shopping Network ("ISN") and Styleclick.com (the "Styleclick
Transaction"). See Note 3.

    COMPANY BUSINESS

    The Company is a holding company, the subsidiaries of which are focused on
the new convergence of entertainment, information and direct selling.

    The five principal areas of business are:

    - Networks and television production, which includes Networks and Studios
      USA. Networks operates the USA Network and Sci-Fi Channel cable networks
      and Studios USA produces and distributes television programming.

    - Electronic retailing, which consists primarily of the Home Shopping
      Network and America's Store, HSN International and HSN.com, which are
      engaged in the electronic retailing business.

    - Interactive, which includes Styleclick, Inc. (see Note 3 for more
      information), a facilitator of e commerce websites and Internet enabled
      applications, and the Company's online retailing networks First Auction
      and First Jewelry.

    - Electronic commerce and services, which primarily represents the Company's
      customer and e-care businesses.

    - Emerging networks, which primarily represents recently acquired cable
      television properties Trio and News World International, and SciFi.com, an
      emerging Internet content and commerce site.

    BASIS OF PRESENTATION

    The interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto of
the Company are unaudited and should be read in conjunction with the audited
Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto for the twelve months ended
December 31,1999. Certain amounts in the Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1999 have been

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                           USANI LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

                                  (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1--ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (CONTINUED)
reclassified to conform to the 2000 presentation, including all amounts charged
to customers for shipping and handling, which are now presented as revenue.

    In the opinion of the Company, all adjustments necessary for a fair
presentation of such Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been
included. Such adjustments consist of normal recurring items. Interim results
are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The interim Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto are presented as permitted
by the Securities and Exchange Commission and do not contain certain information
included in the Company's audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes
thereto.

NOTE 2--SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

    See the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1999 (the "1999 Form 10-K") for a summary of all significant
accounting policies.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

    In June 2000, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued an amendment to
Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, REVENUE RECOGNITION IN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
("SAB 101") which delayed the effective date for adoption of SAB 101 to the
fourth quarter of 2000. SAB 101 provides guidance on revenue recognition
criteria for certain types of transactions. SAB 101 also provides guidance on
the disclosures that companies should make about their revenue recognition
policies and the impact of events and trends on revenue.

    In June 2000, the Accounting Standards Executive Committee ("AcSEC") issued
SOP 00-2, ACCOUNTING BY PRODUCERS OR DISTRIBUTORS OF FILMS("SOP 00-2"), which
replaces FASB Statement No. 53, FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING BY PRODUCERS AND
DISTRIBUTORS OF MOTION PICTURE FILMS. AcSEC concluded that film costs would be
accounted for under an inventory model. In addition, the SOP considers such
topics as revenue recognition (fixed fees and minimum guarantees in variable fee
arrangements), fee allocation in multiple films, accounting for exploitation
costs, and impairment assessment. The SOP is effective for financial statements
issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2000.

    The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SAB 101 and SOP 00-2,
although the impact is not expected to be material.

NOTE 3--BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS

STYLECLICK TRANSACTION

    On July 27, 2000, USAi and Styleclick.com Inc., a leading enabler of
e-commerce for manufacturers and retailers, completed the merger of Internet
Shopping Network and Styleclick.com. The entities were merged with a new
company, Styleclick, Inc., which owns and operates the combined properties of
Styleclick.com and ISN. Styleclick, Inc. is traded on the Nasdaq market under
the symbol "IBUY". In accordance with the terms of the agreement, USAi invested
$40 million in cash and agreed to contribute $10 million in dedicated media, and
received warrants to purchase additional shares of the new company. At closing,
Styleclick.com repaid the $10 million of borrowing outstanding under the bridge
loan.

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                           USANI LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

                                  (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 3--BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS (CONTINUED)
    The aggregate purchase price, including transaction costs, of
$211.9 million was determined as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>                                                           <C>
Value of portion of Styleclick.com acquired in the merger...  $121,781
Additional cash and promotional investment by USAi..........    50,000
Fair value of outstanding "in the money options" and
  warrants of Styleclick.com................................    37,989
Transaction costs...........................................     2,144
                                                              --------
Total acquisition costs.....................................   211,914
                                                              ========
</TABLE>

    The fair value of Styleclick.com was based on the fair value of $15.78 per
share times 7.7 million shares outstanding. Fair value of the shares was
determined by taking an average of the opening and closing price of
Styleclick.com common stock for the period just before and just after the terms
of the transaction were agreed to by the Company and Styleclick.com and
announced to the public. In conjunction with the transaction, the Company
recorded a pre-tax gain of $104.6 million based upon the 25% of ISN exchanged
for 75% of Styleclick.com.

    The Styleclick transaction has been accounted for under the purchase method
of accounting. The purchase price has been preliminarily allocated to the assets
acquired and liabilities assumed based on their respective fair values at the
date of purchase. The unallocated excess of acquisition costs over net assets
acquired of $170.5 million has been allocated to goodwill, which is being
amortized over 3 years. Assets and liabilities as of the acquisition date
consist of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              (IN THOUSANDS)
                                                              --------------
<S>                                                           <C>
Current assets..............................................     $39,095
Non-current assets..........................................       4,039
Goodwill....................................................     170,526
Current liabilities.........................................       1,746
Non-current liabilities.....................................          --
</TABLE>

    The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial
information for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999 is
presented to show the results of the Company as if the Styleclick Transaction
had occurred on January 1, 1999. The pro forma results reflect certain
adjustments, including increased amortization related to goodwill and other
intangibles, and are not necessarily indicative of what the results would have
been had the transactions actually occurred on January 1, 1999.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                             NINE MONTHS    THREE MONTHS     NINE MONTHS    THREE MONTHS
                                ENDED           ENDED           ENDED           ENDED
                            SEPTEMBER 30,   SEPTEMBER 30,   SEPTEMBER 30,   SEPTEMBER 30,
                                2000            2000            1999            1999
                            -------------   -------------   -------------   -------------
                                                   (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                         <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>
Net revenues..............    $2,388,439      $779,511        $1,932,458      $630,068
Net income................       299,258       141,539           251,336        85,045
</TABLE>

NOTE 4--INVESTMENTS

    During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 1999, the Company
recognized pre-tax gains of $39.5 and $89.7 million, respectively, on the sale
of securities in a publicly traded entity.

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                           USANI LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

                                  (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 5--STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

    SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
     SEPTEMBER 30, 2000:

    As of January 1, 2000 the Company began to consolidate the accounts of HOT
Germany, an electronic retailer operating principally in Germany, whereas its
investment in HOT Germany was previously accounted for under the equity method
of accounting.

    On January 20, 2000, the Company completed its acquisition of Ingenious
Designs, Inc. ("IDI"), by issuing approximately 190,000 shares of USAi common
stock for all the outstanding stock of IDI, for a total value of approximately
$5.0 million.

    During the second quarter, the company recorded $8.7 million of expense
related to an agreement with an executive. Of this amount, $2.9 million is a
non-cash stock compensation charge related to restricted stock.

    SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
     SEPTEMBER 30, 1999:

    During the nine months ended September 30, 1999, the Company acquired
post-production and other equipment through capital leases totaling
$2.5 million.

NOTE 6--INDUSTRY SEGMENTS

    For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999, the Company
operated principally in five industry segments: Networks and television
production, Electronic retailing, Interactive, Electronic commerce and services
and Emerging networks. The Networks and television production segment consists
of the cable networks USA Network and Sci-Fi Channel and Studios USA, which
produces and distributes television programming. The Electronic-retailing
segment consists of Home Shopping Network and America's Store, which are engaged
in the sale of merchandise through electronic retailing. The Interactive segment
represents Styleclick. The Electronic commerce and services segment primarily
represents the Company's customer and e-care businesses. The Emerging networks
segment

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                           USANI LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

                                  (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 6--INDUSTRY SEGMENTS (CONTINUED)
consists primarily of the recently acquired cable television properties Trio and
News World International, which were acquired on May 19, 2000, and SciFi.com, a
emerging Internet content and commerce site.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   THREE MONTHS ENDED       NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                      SEPTEMBER 30,           SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                   -------------------   -----------------------
                                                     2000       1999        2000         1999
                                                   --------   --------   ----------   ----------
                                                                  (IN THOUSANDS)
<S>                                                <C>        <C>        <C>          <C>
Revenue
  Networks and television production.............  $336,047   $307,094   $1,105,688      955,032
  Electronic retailing...........................   426,549    314,718    1,243,756      941,467
  Internet services..............................     5,147      6,660       17,555       21,489
  Electronic commerce and services...............     2,524        543        5,121        1,731
  Emerging networks..............................     8,591        266       12,862          693
  Other..........................................       509         --        1,568        6,894
                                                   --------   --------   ----------   ----------
                                                   $779,367   $629,281   $2,386,550   $1,927,306
                                                   ========   ========   ==========   ==========
Operating profit (loss)
  Networks and television production.............  $ 90,394   $ 64,555   $  312,371   $  223,170
  Electronic retailing...........................    21,949     20,553       73,769       55,036
  Internet services..............................   (15,970)    (9,167)     (37,382)     (27,815)
  Electronic commerce and services...............    (4,315)      (645)     (12,260)      (1,576)
  Emerging networks..............................    (2,907)      (787)      (6,669)      (1,885)
  Other..........................................    (7,804)    (6,461)     (30,729)     (20,589)
                                                   --------   --------   ----------   ----------
                                                   $ 81,347   $ 68,048   $  299,100   $  226,341
                                                   ========   ========   ==========   ==========
</TABLE>

    The Company operates principally within the United States.

NOTE 7-- NOTES OFFERING AND GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION

    On November 23, 1998, USAi and the Company completed an offering of
$500.0 million 6 3/4% Senior Notes due 2005 (the "Old Notes"). In May 1999, the
Old Notes were exchanged in full for $500.0 million of new 6 3/4% Senior Notes
due 2005 (the "Notes") that have terms that are substantially identical to the
Old Notes. Interest is payable on the Notes on May 15 and November 15 of each
year, commencing May 15, 1999. The Notes are jointly, severally, fully and
unconditionally guaranteed by certain subsidiaries of USAi, including Holdco, a
non-wholly owned, direct subsidiary of USAi, and all of the subsidiaries of the
Company (other than subsidiaries that are, individually and in the aggregate,
inconsequential to the Company on a consolidated basis) (collectively, the
"Subsidiary Guarantors"). All of the Subsidiary Guarantors (other than Holdco)
(the "Wholly Owned Subsidiary Guarantors") are wholly owned, directly or
indirectly, by USAi or the Company, as the case may be.

    Separate financial statements for each of the Wholly Owned Subsidiary
Guarantors are not presented and such Wholly Owned Subsidiary Guarantors are not
filing separate reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 because USAi's
and the Company's management has determined that the information contained in
such documents would not be material to investors. USANi LLC and its
subsidiaries have no material restrictions on their ability to transfer amounts
to fund USAi's operations.

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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
  RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

                                    GENERAL

    USANi LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "Company" or "LLC"), is
a subsidiary of Home Shopping Network, Inc. ("Holdco"), which is a subsidiary of
USA Networks, Inc. ("USAi"). The Company is a holding company, the subsidiaries
of which are engaged in diversified media and electronic commerce businesses.

                       CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 VS. THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999

    NET REVENUES

    For the three months ended September 30, 2000, net revenues increased
$150.1 million, or 23.9%, to $779.4 million from $629.3 million compared to 1999
primarily due to increases of $111.8 million, $29.0 million and $8.3 million
from the Electronic retailing, Networks and television production and Emerging
networks businesses, respectively. As of January 1, 2000, the Company presents
the operations of HOT Germany on a consolidated basis whereas the investment was
previously accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Revenues for the
German operations were $53.8 million in the three months ended September 30,
2000 as compared to $39.5 million in 1999. In addition to the increase resulting
from Germany, Home Shopping Network's core domestic business generated increased
sales of $52.4 million, including HSN.com, which began operations in late 1999
and generated sales of $8.6 million. The increase in net revenues was offset
partially from an increase in the return rate to 20.2% from 19.1% in 1999. The
increase in Networks and television production primarily resulted from an
increase in advertising and affiliate revenues at USA Network and the Sci-Fi
Channel, and increased revenue from Studios USA related principally to
television movies and increased production for USA Network and the Sci-Fi
Channel.

    OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

    For the three months ended September 30, 2000, total operating costs and
expenses increased $136.8 million, or 24.4%, to $698.0 million from
$561.2 million compared to 1999, primarily due to increased costs of
$105.8 million and $3.3 million from the Electronic retailing and Networks and
television production businesses, respectively, higher depreciation and
amortization costs of $14.9 million and higher amortization of cable
distribution fees of $1.9 million. The increased costs of Electronic retailing
and Networks and television production are related to the higher revenue of all
of the businesses and the consolidation of the German electronic retailing
operations as of January 1, 2000. Depreciation and amortization increased as a
result of capital expenditures and acquisitions, including Styleclick.com.
Amortization of cable distribution fees increased due to higher cost
distribution arrangements.

    OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET

    For the three months ended September 30, 2000, net interest expense
decreased by $7.4 million, compared to 1999 primarily due to lower borrowing
levels as a result of the repayment of bank debt in prior years from the
proceeds of equity transactions involving Universal and Liberty Media
Corporation, a subsidiary of AT&T Corporation ("Liberty"). In the three months
ended September 30, 2000, the Company realized a pre-tax gain of $104.6 million
based upon the exchange of 25% of ISN for 75% of Old Styleclick in the
Styleclick Transaction. Also, the Company realized a pre-tax loss of
$30.5 million related to the write-off of investments to fair value. In the
three months ended September 30, 1999, the Company realized gains of
$39.5 million related to the sale of securities.

    MINORITY INTEREST

    Minority interest primarily represents the public's ownership interest in
Styleclick since July 27, 2000.

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    INCOME TAXES

    As a limited liability company, the Company is not subject to federal or
state income taxes in the United States, but rather the LLC partners are
responsible for taxes related to the earnings attributable to each partner. The
Company is subject to unincorporated business tax in New York City and income
tax in Germany.

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 VS. NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999

    NET REVENUES:

    For the nine months ended September 30, 2000, net revenues increased
$459.2 million, or 23.8%, to $2.4 billion from $1.9 billion compared to 1999
primarily due to increases of $302.3 million and $150.7 million from the
Electronic retailing and Networks and television production businesses,
respectively. As of January 1, 2000, the Company presents the operations of HOT
Germany on a consolidated basis whereas the investment was previously accounted
for under the equity method of accounting. Revenues for the German operations
were $162.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2000 as compared to
$116.2 million in 1999. In addition to the increase resulting from Germany, Home
Shopping Network's core domestic business generated increased sales of
$136.0 million due primarily to the increase from the Home Shopping service of
$106.8 million and HSN.com, which generated revenue of $20.5 million. Revenue of
Studios USA increased due to increased revenues from one-hour dramas, talk shows
and movie productions, offset by fewer network pick-ups for comedy productions.

    OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

    For the nine months ended September 30, 2000, total operating costs and
expenses increased $386.5 million, or 22.7%, to $2.1 billion from $1.7 billion
compared to 1999, primarily due to increased costs of $267.1 million and
$62.1 million from the Electronic retailing and Networks and television
production businesses, respectively, increased depreciation and amortization of
$24.3 million and increased amortization of cable distribution fees of
6.1 million. The increased costs are related to the higher revenue of all of the
businesses and the consolidation of the German electronic retailing operations
as of January 1, 2000. Depreciation and amortization increased as a result of
capital expenditures and acquisitions, including Styleclick. Amortization of
cable distribution fees increased due to higher cost distribution arrangements.

    OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET

    For the nine months ended Septembrer 30, 2000, net interest expense
decreased by $34.1 million, compared to 1999 primarily due to lower borrowing
levels as a result of the repayment of bank debt in prior years from the
proceeds of equity transactions involving Universal and Liberty Media
Corporation, a subsidiary of AT&T Corporation ("Liberty"). In the nine months
ended September 30, 2000, the Company realized a pre-tax gain of $104.6 million
based upon the exchange of 25% of ISN for 75% of Styleclick.com in the
Styleclick Transaction. Also, the Company realized a pre-tax loss of
$30.5 million related to the write-off of investments to fair value. In the nine
months ended September 30, 1999, the Company realized pre-tax gains of
$89.7 million related to the sale of securities. Furthermore, the Company
recognized other income of $10.4 million from the reversal of equity losses
which were recorded in 1998 as a result of the Universal transaction.

    MINORITY INTEREST

    Minority interest primarily represents the public's ownership interest in
Styleclick since July 27, 2000.

    INCOME TAXES

    As a limited liability company, the Company is not subject to federal or
state income taxes in the United States, but rather the LLC partners are
responsible for taxes related to the earnings attributable to each partner. The
Company is subject to unincorporated business tax in New York City and income
tax in Germany.

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              FINANCIAL POSITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

    The operating results and capital resources and liquidity requirements of
USAi, Holdco and USANi LLC are dependent on each other. The investment
agreement, among Universal Universal, Liberty, a subsidiary of AT&T Corporation,
USAi and Holdco requires that no less frequently than monthly, (1) all cash
generated by entities not owned by USANi LLC be transferred to USANi LLC and
(2) any cash needs by entities not owned by USANi LLC be funded by USANi LLC. In
addition, USAi and USANi LLC are jointly and severally obligated under the
$500.0 million 6 3/4% Senior Notes due 2005 (the "Notes"). USANi LLC and its
subsidiaries have no material restrictions on their ability to transfer amounts
to fund USAi's operations.

    Net cash provided by operating activities was $291.0 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 2000 compared to $280.3 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 1999. These cash proceeds were used to pay for capital
expenditures of $49.3 million, to make principal payments on long-term
obligations of $44.9 million, to make mandatory tax distribution payments to LLC
partners of $118.2 million, including $50.1 million to USAi, and to provide
funding to USAi.

    Under the investment agreement, transfers of cash between USAi and USANi LLC
are evidenced by a demand note and accrue interest at USANi LLC's borrowing rate
under the existing credit agreement. Certain transfers of funds between Holdco,
USANi LLC and USAi are not evidenced by a demand note and do not accrue
interest, primarily relating to the establishment of the operations of USANi LLC
and capital contributions from USAi into USANi LLC. During the nine months ended
September 30, 2000, net transfers from USANi LLC to USAi totaling approximately
$260.7 million, including $70.8 million related to contingent purchase price
payments on the Hotel Reservations Network transaction, $43.7 million to fund
the operations of USAi's television broadcast operations, $36.1 million to fund
the operations and acquisitions of Ticketmaster and $32.3 million to pay off
outstanding debt of PRC, offset partially by net receipts of $24.9 million from
USA Films. Funds of $129.9 million were also transferred to USAi to purchase
shares of treasury stock.

    On February 12, 1998, USAi and USANi LLC, as borrower, entered into a credit
agreement that provided for a $1.6 billion credit facility. $1.0 billion was
permanently repaid in prior years. The $600.0 million revolving credit facility
expires on December 31, 2002. The existing credit facility is guaranteed by
substantially all of USAi's material subsidiaries. The interest rate on
borrowings under the existing credit facility is tied to an alternate base rate
or the London InterBank Rate, in each case, plus an applicable margin. As of
September 30, 2000, there was $597.4 million available for borrowing after
taking into account outstanding letters of credit.

    Under the investment agreement relating to the Universal Transaction, USAi
has granted to Universal and Liberty preemptive rights with respect to future
issuances of USAi's common stock and Class B common stock. These preemptive
rights generally allow Universal and Liberty the right to maintain an ownership
percentage in USAi equal to the ownership percentage that entity held, on a
fully converted basis, immediately prior to the issuance. In May 2000, Liberty
exercised its preemptive right for approximately 7.9 million shares related
principally to the PRC transaction, resulting in proceeds of approximately
$179.1 million.

    On July 27, 2000, USAi and Styleclick.com Inc., a leading enabler of
e-commerce for manufacturers and retailers, completed the merger of Internet
Shopping Network and Styleclick.com. The entities were merged with a new
company, Styleclick, Inc., which owns and operates the combined properties of
Styleclick.com and ISN. Styleclick, Inc. is traded on the Nasdaq market under
the symbol "IBUY". In accordance with the terms of the agreement, USAi invested
$40 million in cash and agreed to contribute $10 million in dedicated media, and
received warrants to purchase additional shares of the new company. At closing,
Styleclick.com repaid the $10 million of borrowing outstanding under the bridge
loan.

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    USAi anticipates that it will need to invest working capital towards the
development and expansion of its overall operations. Due primarily to the
expansion of the Internet business, future capital expenditures are projected to
be higher than current amounts.

    On February 29, 2000, the Company made a mandatory tax distribution payment
to the LLC partners in the amount of $118.2 million, including $50.1 million to
USAi.

    In management's opinion, available cash, internally generated funds and
available borrowings will provide sufficient capital resources to meet the
Company's foreseeable needs.

                                  SEASONALITY

    USANi LLC's businesses are subject to the effects of seasonality. Networks
and Television Production revenues are influenced by advertiser demand and the
seasonal nature of programming, and generally peak in the spring and fall.

    USANi LLC believes seasonality impacts its Electronic Retailing segment but
not to the same extent it impacts the retail industry in general.

ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

    INTEREST RATE RISK

    The Company's exposure to market rate risk for changes in interest rates
relates primarily to the Company's short-term investment portfolio and issuance
of debt. The Company does not use derivative financial instruments in its
investment portfolio. The Company has a prescribed methodology whereby it
invests its excess cash in debt instruments of government agencies and high
quality corporate issuers. To further mitigate risk, the vast majority of the
securities have a maturity date within 60 days. The portfolio is reviewed on a
periodic basis and adjusted in the event that the credit rating of a security
held in the portfolio has deteriorated.

    At September 30, 2000, the Company's outstanding debt approximated
$546.2 million, substantially all of which is fixed rate obligations. If market
rates decline, the Company runs the risk that the related required payments on
the fixed rate debt will exceed those based on the current market rate.

    FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RISK

    The Company conducts business in certain foreign markets. However, the level
of operations in foreign markets is insignificant to the consolidated results.

    EQUITY PRICE RISK

    The Company has no investments in equity securities of publicly-traded
companies. It is not customary for the Company to make investments in equity
securities as part of its investment strategy.

                           PART II--OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

    In the Home Shopping Network Consumer Class Action litigation previously
reported in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, the
plaintiffs filed an amended class action complaint that, among other things:
(i) added an additional named plaintiff, (ii) added Home Shopping Club LP,
Warrantech Helpdesk, Inc., Banctech Service, Inc. and Timespace Internet, Inc.
as named defendants, and (iii) removed two individuals as named defendants. On
May 9, 2000, Home Shopping Network, Inc. and Home Shopping Club LP (the "HSN
Defendants") filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint. On May 23, 2000,
the Cook County Circuit Court addressed the HSN Defendants'

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motion to dismiss by entering an Order that, in pertinent part, required the
plaintiffs to file a second amended complaint. On June 6, 2000, the plaintiffs
filed a second amended class action complaint that, among other things, added an
additional named plaintiff and asserted two additional causes of action for
negligent misrepresentation and breach of contract. The HSN Defendants have
filed an answer and affirmative defenses to the second amended complaint and
intend to continue to vigorously defend this action.

    In the World Wrestling Federation litigation, previously reported in the
Company's Form 10-Qs for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2000 and
June 30, 2000, the Delaware Supreme Court on September 18, 2000 ruled against
USA Cable on appeal of the decision of the Chancery Court. In the opinion of
management, this outcome will not have a material adverse effect on the Company.

    In the Marketingworks, Inc. litigation previously reported in the Company's
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, a status conference was held on
October 30, 2000, at which time a trial date of July 3, 2001 was scheduled. In
January 2000, Universal/USA removed the case to Federal Court on the basis of
copyright preemption and as a result of the fact that Marketingworks sought
Federal remedies under the Lanham Act. Although discovery is not yet complete,
based on information revealed thus far to Universal/USA, the Company believes
this claim is unlikely to present a material liability to the Company.

    On August 25, 2000, RTL Plus Deutschland Fernsehen GMBH & Co. Betriebs-KG,
Companie Luxembourgeoise de Telediffusion S.A. and UFA Film--Und Fernseh-GMBH &
Co. KG (collectively "RTL") filed a complaint in the Netherlands against
Universal Studios International B.V. ("USI"). USI, the international
distribution entity of Universal Studios, Inc., has the rights, subject to
various exemptions, to distribute internationally certain television programs
owned by Studios USA and other USAi entities. The complaint involves a 10-year
"output" agreement between RTL and USI, signed July 30, 1996, pursuant to which,
among other things, certain television programs owned by Studios USA and other
USAi entities are distributed in Germany (the "RTL Output Agreement"). The RTL
Output Agreement also includes "co-production" provisions under which RTL
acquires an equity interest in certain programs. The complaint, based on
equitable doctrines of "mistake of fact" and "unforseen circumstances," requests
the court to modify or nullify RTL's licensing and "co-production" obligations
with respect to current television programs. USI currently has until
November 22, 2000 to respond to the complaint. Studios USA and its affiliated
companies are not parties to the RTL Output Agreement and currently not parties
to the pending proceeding. Studios USA and its affiliated entities believe the
RTL complaint to be without merit, and intend to vigorously protect their
interests.

    The Company is engaged in various other lawsuits either as plaintiff or
defendant. In the opinion of management, the ultimate outcome of these various
lawsuits should not have a material impact on the Company.

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a) Exhibits

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 27.1                   Financial Data Schedule (for SEC use only)
 27.2                   Financial Data Schedule (for SEC use only)
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                                   SIGNATURES

    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

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                                                       USANi LLC

                                                       By:               /s/ BARRY DILLER
                                                            -----------------------------------------
                                                                           Barry Diller
                                                                        Chairman and Chief
                                                                        Executive Officer
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             /s/ BARRY DILLER
    ---------------------------------       Chairman of the Board, Chief          November 14, 2000
               Barry Diller                   Executive Officer and Director

            /s/ MICHAEL SILECK              Senior Vice President and Chief
    ---------------------------------         Financial Officer                   November 14, 2000
              Michael Sileck                  (Principal Financial Officer)

         /s/ WILLIAM J. SEVERANCE
    ---------------------------------       Vice President and Controller         November 14, 2000
           William J. Severance               (Chief Accounting Officer)
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