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| We have a solid financial foundation and an attractive growing fan base |
| The 2023 season delivered incredible racing and record financial results |
| In the U.S., cumulative viewership was up 40% -- 4% compared to the prior year, setting a new season cumulative TV audience record |
| The strong margins and free cash flow generation remained largely through cost discipline |
| Race attendance remained strong through the end of the season with record crowds in Sao Paulo and Abu Dhabi |
| And we're beginning to show positive early results from that with better personalization, promising engagement and improved service quality |
| We believe these initiatives as well as the incremental content they added will continue to drive long-term growth |
| And we made greater commercial progress in 2023, securing contracts that will underpin our continued future success |
| We do expect self-pay net add improvement throughout the year, and there is a focus on maintaining stable EBITDA margins and free cash flow |
| Local casino partners had record revenue with monthly gaming revenue for Clark County at all-time high for the month of November |
| We saw double-digit growth across all revenue streams and adjusted OIBDA up 22% |
| We're seeing a strong commercial start to the season for our race promotion renewals including Silverstone, a 10 year deal with venue upgrades in our important heritage market |
| Overall on whether you're positive or negative, I would note -- I feel very positive about the sports properties we're involved with |
| The local economic benefit generated by this race is remarkable |
| We are incredibly proud of the Las Vegas team who worked with multiple stakeholders in the city and within the wider F1 community to deliver an incredible event on and off the track |
| Furthermore, our Paddock Club had an incredibly strong year with hospitality and experiences revenue growing nearly 100% year-on-year |
| It was a great result for Formula One |
| It created new commercial opportunities and generated fantastic global buzz |
| A high percentage of the first-time F1 attendees and massive audience has tuned into this race, improved marquee brands to F1, for example, American Express, T-Mobile, Moet Hennessy, Google, and we think these brands and the marquee aspects of that page of joining Vegas will continue to help us in 2024 and beyond |
| It was also hugely successful in the local community |
| Our primary revenue stream grew benefiting from new and renewed commercial agreement |
| And with regard to the sponsorship, I think that what we have seen the last couple of years has been an incredible growth in term of quality and in term of quantity of our partners |
| In summary, the Vegas race exceeded our expectations on many levels, even though year one cost came in higher than we had anticipated |
| Financially, the business generated record revenue and Adjusted OIBDA for a year |
| We clearly benefit from the strength of the Braves territory |
| F1 continues to benefit from the demand for live global premium content |
| And with the cost optimization measures we've discussed, and frankly improved interest in the race and improved potential price points, I think we will see a greater contribution in 2024 |
| We're seeing strong demand across all price points |
| And Albon fans had much to cheer about as he scored points in a number of races in 2023, helping Williams finish 7th, showing good progress under James Vowles' leadership |
| Looking at SiriusXM itself, the strong operating and financial performance that it had in 2023 show the durability of the business |
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| Other baseball revenue declined primarily due to fewer concerts held compared to the prior year |
| McLaren and Aston Martin battled for fourth, with McLaren intensifying the competition after a solid midseason upgrade |
| Total adjusted OIBDA decreased for the year, primarily due to increased player payroll expense as Braves management continues to invest in its on-field success, including a number of trades and accelerated player signings in December of 2023 |
| Corporate and other adjusted OIBDA was a loss of $39 million in 2023, which includes the $15 million of revenue for use of the pit building during the Las Vegas race weekend |
| No one knew just how traffic would flow, we were hoping for the best and planning for the worst |
| It's become very controversial, this topic that was once only driven by optimists |
| On the sports rights, clearly, the world has gotten more muddled, as you suggested |
| Also more sports, that may be a challenge |
| The race for the second in the constructor championship came down to the final lap of the season between Mercedes and Ferrari |
| How we see continued success results in higher payments under MLB's revenue sharing plan, so that is the one negative about our continued revenue growth |
| Corporate-level expense at Formula One Group was also elevated due to the split-off and reclassification costs |
| As we have said, alternative bidders, including digital players, are increasingly showing interest in live sports and increases competition from scarce media rights |
| Team payments as a percent of pre-team adjusted OIBDA as reported was 63% in 2023, down from 66% in 2022 |
| So lots of factors there |
| Actual events or results could differ materially due to a number of risks and uncertainties, including those mentioned in the most recent Form 10-K filed by Liberty Media and Atlanta Braves Holdings with the SEC |
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