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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Operating Activities:    
Net loss (Paramount and noncontrolling interests) $ (5,948) $ (1,402)
Less: Net earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax 9 118
Net loss from continuing operations (5,957) (1,520)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss from continuing operations to net cash flow provided by (used for) operating activities from continuing operations:    
Programming charges 1,118 2,371
Depreciation and amortization 201 205
Impairment charges 5,996 0
Deferred tax benefit (593) (586)
Stock-based compensation 109 88
(Gain) loss from investments 4 (168)
Equity in loss of investee companies, net of tax and distributions 168 184
Change in assets and liabilities (727) (1,198)
Net cash flow provided by (used for) operating activities from continuing operations 319 (624)
Net cash flow provided by operating activities from discontinued operations 0 223
Net cash flow provided by (used for) operating activities 319 (401) Close
Investing Activities:    
Investments (166) (124)
Capital expenditures (100) (140)
Other investing activities 21 39
Net cash flow used for investing activities from continuing operations (245) (225)
Net cash flow provided by (used for) investing activities from discontinued operations 48 (2)
Net cash flow used for investing activities (197) (227) Close
Financing Activities:    
Proceeds from issuance of debt 0 45
Repayment of debt 0 (100)
Dividends paid on preferred stock (29) (29)
Dividends paid on common stock (68) (317)
Payment of payroll taxes in lieu of issuing shares for stock-based compensation (18) (19)
Payments to noncontrolling interests (97) (93)
Other financing activities (25) (34)
Net cash flow used for financing activities (237) (547) Close
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (30) 4 Close
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (145) (1,171) Close
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 2,460 2,885
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 2,315 $ 1,714