8-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): 11/3/2015 Discovery Communications, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number: 001-34177
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Delaware | | 35-2333914 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
One Discovery Place
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
240-662-2000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On November 3, 2015, Discovery Communications, Inc. ("Discovery") released its earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2015. A copy of Discovery's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 8.01. Other Events
Discovery's Board of Directors has approved a $2 billion increase to the existing stock repurchase program. Under the program, management is authorized to purchase shares from time to time through open market purchases at prevailing prices or privately negotiated transactions, as permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements, and subject to market conditions and other factors.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated November 3, 2015
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | | | Discovery Communications, Inc. |
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Date: November 3, 2015 | | By: | | /s/ Andrew Warren |
| | | | | | Andrew Warren |
| | | | | | Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
EX-99.1 Press Release dated November 3, 2015