Viacom Inc. - VIA B- Profile

Viacom Incorporated. The Group's principal activities are broadcasting and other operations in the entertainment industry. The Group operates through five segments: Television, Video, Cable Networks, Infinity and Entertainment. Television segment consists of broadcast television networks, Group's owned broadcast television stations and its production and syndication business. The Video segment operates and franchises BLOCKBUSTER (r) video stores worldwide. Cable networks segment owns and operates cable television program services. Infinity segment owns and operates 185 radio stations and owns and operates outdoor advertising properties. The Entertainment segment produces and distributes theatrical motion pictures, the publishing and distribution of consumer books and multimedia products. Television accounted for 30% of 2002 gross revenues; Video, 22%; Cable Networks, 19%; Radio Stations, 15% and Entertainment, 14%.