AMC Networks Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results
AMC Networks (AMCX) reported Q3 2024 financial results with net revenues of $600 million, down 6% year-over-year. Streaming revenues increased 7% to $152 million, with subscribers growing 5% to 11.8 million. The company generated $293 million in free cash flow year-to-date. Operating income was $94 million, while Adjusted Operating Income was $131 million with a 22% margin.
Key developments include renewing major affiliate agreements with Charter, launching AMC series on Netflix, and acquiring the remaining 50.1% of BBC America joint venture. Domestic Operations revenues decreased 2% to $530 million, while International revenues declined 24% to $74 million. Diluted EPS was $0.76, and Adjusted EPS was $0.91.
AMC Networks (AMCX) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del terzo trimestre del 2024 con ricavi netti di 600 milioni di dollari, in calo del 6% rispetto all'anno precedente. I ricavi in streaming sono aumentati del 7% raggiungendo i 152 milioni di dollari, con un aumento del 5% degli abbonati a 11,8 milioni. L'azienda ha generato 293 milioni di dollari di flusso di cassa libero dall'inizio dell'anno. L'utile operativo è stato di 94 milioni di dollari, mentre l'utile operativo rettificato è stato di 131 milioni di dollari con un margine del 22%.
Tra i principali sviluppi ci sono il rinnovo di importanti accordi di affiliazione con Charter, il lancio di serie AMC su Netflix e l'acquisizione del restante 50,1% della joint venture BBC America. I ricavi delle operazioni nazionali sono diminuiti del 2% a 530 milioni di dollari, mentre i ricavi internazionali sono calati del 24% a 74 milioni di dollari. L'EPS diluito è stato di 0,76 dollari, mentre l'EPS rettificato è stato di 0,91 dollari.
AMC Networks (AMCX) reportó los resultados financieros del tercer trimestre de 2024 con ingresos netos de 600 millones de dólares, lo que representa una disminución del 6% en comparación con el año anterior. Los ingresos por streaming aumentaron un 7% hasta alcanzar los 152 millones de dólares, con un crecimiento del 5% en suscriptores, llegando a 11,8 millones. La compañía generó 293 millones de dólares en flujo de caja libre en lo que va del año. El ingreso operativo fue de 94 millones de dólares, mientras que el ingreso operativo ajustado fue de 131 millones de dólares con un margen del 22%.
Los desarrollos clave incluyen la renovación de importantes acuerdos de afiliación con Charter, el lanzamiento de series de AMC en Netflix y la adquisición del 50,1% restante de la empresa conjunta BBC America. Los ingresos de las operaciones nacionales disminuyeron un 2% a 530 millones de dólares, mientras que los ingresos internacionales cayeron un 24% a 74 millones de dólares. El EPS diluido fue de 0,76 dólares, y el EPS ajustado fue de 0,91 dólares.
AMC Networks (AMCX)는 2024년 3분기 재무 결과를 발표하였고, 순수익은 6억 달러로 전년 대비 6% 감소하였습니다. 스트리밍 수익은 7% 증가하여 1억 5200만 달러에 이르렀고, 가입자는 5% 증가하여 1180만 명에 도달했습니다. 회사는 연초 현재 2억 9300만 달러의 자유 현금 흐름을 생성했습니다. 운영 소득은 9400만 달러였고, 조정된 운영 소득은 1억 3100만 달러로 22%의 마진을 기록하였습니다.
주요 개발 사항으로는 Charter와의 주요 제휴 계약 갱신, Netflix에 AMC 시리즈 출시, BBC America 합작 투자 잔여 50.1% 인수 등이 있습니다. 국내 운영 수익은 2% 감소하여 5억 3000만 달러, 국제 수익은 24% 감소하여 7400만 달러에 달했습니다. 희석 주당 순이익(EPS)은 0.76달러였으며, 조정된 EPS는 0.91달러였습니다.
AMC Networks (AMCX) a publié les résultats financiers pour le troisième trimestre 2024 avec des revenus nets de 600 millions de dollars, en baisse de 6 % par rapport à l'année précédente. Les revenus du streaming ont augmenté de 7 % pour atteindre 152 millions de dollars, avec un nombre d'abonnés en hausse de 5 % à 11,8 millions. L'entreprise a généré 293 millions de dollars de flux de trésorerie libre depuis le début de l'année. Le résultat opérationnel s'élevait à 94 millions de dollars, tandis que le résultat opérationnel ajusté était de 131 millions de dollars avec une marge de 22 %.
Les développements clés incluent le renouvellement des principaux accords d'affiliation avec Charter, le lancement de séries AMC sur Netflix, et l'acquisition des 50,1 % restants de la coentreprise BBC America. Les revenus des opérations domestiques ont diminué de 2 % pour atteindre 530 millions de dollars, tandis que les revenus internationaux ont chuté de 24 % à 74 millions de dollars. Le bénéfice par action diluée était de 0,76 dollar, et le bénéfice par action ajusté était de 0,91 dollar.
AMC Networks (AMCX) hat die finanziellen Ergebnisse des dritten Quartals 2024 veröffentlicht, mit Nettoerlösen von 600 Millionen Dollar, was einem Rückgang von 6% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr entspricht. Die Streaming-Erlöse stiegen um 7% auf 152 Millionen Dollar, während die Abonnentenzahl um 5% auf 11,8 Millionen wuchs. Das Unternehmen erzielte bis heute 293 Millionen Dollar an freiem Cashflow. Der operative Gewinn betrug 94 Millionen Dollar, während der angepasste operative Gewinn 131 Millionen Dollar mit einer Gewinnmarge von 22% betrug.
Zu den wichtigsten Entwicklungen zählen die Erneuerung bedeutender Affiliatenverträge mit Charter, der Start von AMC-Serien auf Netflix und die Übernahme der verbleibenden 50,1% an dem Joint Venture BBC America. Die Erlöse im Inland sanken um 2% auf 530 Millionen Dollar, während die internationalen Erlöse um 24% auf 74 Millionen Dollar zurückgingen. Der verwässerte Gewinn pro Aktie betrug 0,76 Dollar, und der angepasste Gewinn pro Aktie betrug 0,91 Dollar.
- Streaming revenues increased 7% to $152 million
- Streaming subscribers grew 5% to 11.8 million
- Generated $293 million in free cash flow year-to-date
- Content licensing revenues increased 31% to $81 million
- Acquired full ownership of BBC America, eliminating future cash distributions to non-controlling interests
- Net revenues decreased 6% to $600 million
- Operating income declined 22.5% to $94 million
- Domestic advertising revenues decreased 10% to $133 million
- Subscription revenues decreased 5% to $316 million
- Diluted EPS decreased 47.2% to $0.76
Insights
Q3 2024 results reveal mixed performance with concerning trends.
- Domestic subscription revenue down
5% despite7% streaming growth - Advertising revenue declined
10% due to linear TV weakness - Adjusted Operating Income dropped
25.8% to$131 million
Positive developments include
The results highlight AMC Networks' challenging transition from traditional cable to streaming. While streaming subscribers grew
- Netflix partnership leveraging AMC's content library
- Charter deal bundling AMC+ with cable subscriptions
- FAST channel expansion on Amazon
- Content sharing with MGM+
The BBC America acquisition streamlines operations but comes amid declining international revenues (
NEW YORK, Nov. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks Inc. ("AMC Networks" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AMCX) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.
Chief Executive Officer Kristin Dolan said: "As we manage this business within a complex and changing environment, we remain focused on our key strategic pillars - programming, partnerships and profitability. During the quarter, we made significant advancements across all three areas. We have generated
Operational Highlights:
- Renewed several major affiliate agreements, including an early renewal with Charter which includes the ad-supported version of AMC+ being bundled to Charter video customers at no additional cost to the customer.
- Launched prior seasons of 13 AMC series on Netflix. Branded "The AMC Collection," the shows delivered strong initial performance on Netflix and viewership and acquisition gains for new seasons on AMC+.
- Continued momentum in FAST with launch of 15 AMC Networks' FAST channels on Amazon Platforms.
- Launched a promotional content sampling arrangement with AMC+ and MGM+, bringing first seasons of nine AMC+ series to MGM+ and first seasons of nine MGM+ series to AMC+, for the next two months.
- Expanding key AMC Studios franchises including start of production of the third season of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon and the third series in the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, The Talamasca.
- Completed a transaction with BBC Studios to acquire the remaining
50.1% of the BBC America joint venture, providing100% ownership and full operational control of the iconic BBC America network, while maintaining a commercial relationship with BBC Studios to support the continued strength of the brand and programming.
Financial Highlights – Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2024:
- Net cash provided by operating activities of
$62 million ; Free Cash Flow(1) of$54 million , with$293 million generated year to date. - Operating income of
$94 million in the third quarter; Adjusted Operating Income(1) of$131 million , with a margin of22% . - Net revenues of
$600 million decreased6% from the prior year. Excluding$20 million of revenues in the prior year related to 25/7 Media (which we divested on December 29, 2023), net revenues decreased3% .- Streaming revenues of
$152 million increased7% from the prior year.
- Streaming revenues of
- Diluted EPS of
$0.76 ; Adjusted EPS(1) of$0.91 .
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts | 2024 | 2023 | Change | 2024 | 2023 | Change | |||||||||||||||||
| Net Revenues | $ | 599,614 | $ | 636,954 | (5.9 | )% | $ | 1,822,009 | $ | 2,033,029 | (10.4 | )% | |||||||||||
| Operating Income | $ | 93,653 | $ | 120,850 | (22.5 | )% | $ | 214,619 | $ | 399,855 | (46.3 | )% | |||||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Income | $ | 131,476 | $ | 177,268 | (25.8 | )% | $ | 433,407 | $ | 569,808 | (23.9 | )% | |||||||||||
| Diluted Earnings Per Share | $ | 0.76 | $ | 1.44 | (47.2 | )% | $ | 1.21 | $ | 5.40 | (77.6 | )% | |||||||||||
| Adjusted Earnings Per Share | $ | 0.91 | $ | 1.85 | (50.8 | )% | $ | 3.27 | $ | 6.49 | (49.6 | )% | |||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 62,235 | $ | 106,092 | (41.3 | )% | $ | 317,507 | $ | 131,139 | 142.1 | % | |||||||||||
| Free Cash Flow | $ | 53,941 | $ | 99,150 | (45.6 | )% | $ | 293,255 | $ | 102,747 | 185.4 | % | |||||||||||
| (1) | See page 5 of this earnings release for a discussion of non-GAAP financial measures used in this release. This discussion includes the definition of Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted EPS and Free Cash Flow. |
Segment Results:
(dollars in thousands)
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | Change | 2024 | 2023 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net Revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Domestic Operations | $ | 530,243 | $ | 541,198 | (2.0 | )% | $ | 1,592,760 | $ | 1,734,871 | (8.2 | )% | |||||||||||
| International | 73,706 | 97,598 | (24.5 | )% | 239,406 | 304,974 | (21.5 | )% | |||||||||||||||
| Inter-segment Eliminations | (4,335 | ) | (1,842 | ) | (135.3 | )% | (10,157 | ) | (6,816 | ) | (49.0 | )% | |||||||||||
| Total Net Revenues | $ | 599,614 | $ | 636,954 | (5.9 | )% | $ | 1,822,009 | $ | 2,033,029 | (10.4 | )% | |||||||||||
| Operating Income (Loss): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Domestic Operations | $ | 129,978 | $ | 161,627 | (19.6 | )% | $ | 374,730 | $ | 523,645 | (28.4 | )% | |||||||||||
| International | 8,702 | 7,985 | 9.0 | % | (26,484 | ) | 10,422 | n/m | |||||||||||||||
| Corporate / Inter-segment Eliminations | (45,027 | ) | (48,762 | ) | 7.7 | % | (133,627 | ) | (134,212 | ) | 0.4 | % | |||||||||||
| Total Operating Income | $ | 93,653 | $ | 120,850 | (22.5 | )% | $ | 214,619 | $ | 399,855 | (46.3 | )% | |||||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Income (Loss): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Domestic Operations | $ | 150,189 | $ | 185,011 | (18.8 | )% | $ | 467,856 | $ | 589,205 | (20.6 | )% | |||||||||||
| International | 13,542 | 13,067 | 3.6 | % | 56,207 | 53,390 | 5.3 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Corporate / Inter-segment Eliminations | (32,255 | ) | (20,810 | ) | (55.0 | )% | (90,656 | ) | (72,787 | ) | (24.5 | )% | |||||||||||
| Total Adjusted Operating Income | $ | 131,476 | $ | 177,268 | (25.8 | )% | $ | 433,407 | $ | 569,808 | (23.9 | )% | |||||||||||
Domestic Operations
Third Quarter Results:
- Domestic Operations revenues decreased
2% from the prior year to$530 million .- Subscription revenues decreased
5% to$316 million , primarily due to declines in the linear subscriber universe, partially offset by an increase in streaming revenues.- Streaming revenues increased
7% to$152 million driven by year-over-year subscriber growth and price increases.- Streaming subscribers increased
5% to 11.8 million as compared to 11.1 million subscribers as of September 30, 2023.
- Streaming subscribers increased
- Affiliate revenues decreased
13% to$164 million , primarily due to basic subscriber declines.
- Streaming revenues increased
- Content licensing revenues increased
31% to$81 million due to availability of deliveries in the period, including deliveries related to AMC branded shows made in the period in connection with the new Netflix content licensing agreement. - Advertising revenues decreased
10% to$133 million due to linear ratings declines and a challenging ad market, partly offset by digital and advanced advertising revenue growth.
- Subscription revenues decreased
- Operating income decreased
20% to$130 million . - Adjusted Operating Income decreased
19% to$150 million , with a margin of28% . The decrease in Adjusted Operating Income was primarily driven by revenue headwinds in our linear business.
International
Third Quarter Results:
- International revenues decreased
24% from the prior year to$74 million . The prior period included$20 million of content licensing and other revenues related to 25/7 Media, which we divested on December 29, 2023. Excluding revenues related to 25/7 Media, International revenues decreased6% .- Subscription revenues decreased
14% to$49 million , primarily due to the non-renewal of an AMCNI distribution agreement in the U.K. that occurred in the fourth quarter of 2023. - Content licensing and other revenues decreased
88% to$3 million due to the sale of our interest in 25/7 Media in December 2023. - Advertising revenues increased
16% to$22 million due to new streaming offerings launched in the U.K. and growth in Central and Northern Europe.
- Subscription revenues decreased
- Operating income increased
9% to$9 million . - Adjusted Operating Income increased
4% to$14 million . The increase in Adjusted Operating Income was primarily driven by advertising revenue growth and favorable corporate allocations. 25/7 Media generated$1 million of AOI in the third quarter of 2023.
Other Matters
BBC America Transaction
On November 1, 2024, the Company closed a transaction with BBC Studios in which the Company acquired the remaining
Assuming the transaction had closed on September 30, 2024,
Going forward, AMC Networks will no longer be making any related cash distributions to non-controlling interests.
Partial Prepayment of Term Loan A Facility Borrowings
During the third quarter of 2024, the Company repaid
Stock Repurchase Program & Outstanding Shares
As previously disclosed, the Company's Board of Directors has authorized a program to repurchase up to
As of November 1, 2024, the Company had 32,636,371 shares of Class A Common Stock and 11,484,408 shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding.
Please see the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2024, which will be filed later today, for further details regarding the above matters.
Description of Non-GAAP Measures
Internally, the Company uses net revenues, Adjusted Operating Income (Loss), and Free Cash Flow measures as the most important indicators of its business performance and evaluates management’s effectiveness with specific reference to these indicators.
The Company defines Adjusted Operating Income (Loss), which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as operating income (loss) before share-based compensation expense or benefit, depreciation and amortization, impairment and other charges (including gains or losses on sales or dispositions of businesses), restructuring and other related charges, cloud computing amortization, and including the Company’s proportionate share of adjusted operating income (loss) from majority-owned equity method investees. From time to time, we may exclude the impact of certain events, gains, losses, or other charges (such as significant legal settlements) from AOI that affect our operating performance. Because it is based upon operating income (loss), Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) also excludes interest expense (including cash interest expense) and other non-operating income and expense items. The Company believes that the exclusion of share-based compensation expense or benefit allows investors to better track the performance of the various operating units of the business without regard to the effect of the settlement of an obligation that is not expected to be made in cash.
The Company believes that Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) is an appropriate measure for evaluating the operating performance of the business segments and the Company on a consolidated basis. Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) and similar measures with similar titles are common performance measures used by investors, analysts, and peers to compare performance in the industry. Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) should be viewed as a supplement to and not a substitute for operating income (loss), net income (loss), and other measures of performance presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Since Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, this measure may not be comparable to similar measures with similar titles used by other companies. For a reconciliation of operating income (loss) to Adjusted Operating Income (Loss), please see pages 8-9 of this release.
The Company defines Free Cash Flow, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures, all of which are reported in our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. The Company believes the most comparable GAAP financial measure of its liquidity is net cash provided by operating activities. The Company believes that Free Cash Flow is useful as an indicator of its overall liquidity, as the amount of Free Cash Flow generated in any period is representative of cash that is available for debt repayment, investment, and other discretionary and non-discretionary cash uses. The Company also believes that Free Cash Flow is one of several benchmarks used by analysts and investors who follow the industry for comparison of its liquidity with other companies in the industry, although the Company’s measure of Free Cash Flow may not be directly comparable to similar measures reported by other companies. For a reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to Free Cash Flow, please see page 11 of this release.
The Company defines Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share (“Adjusted EPS”), which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as earnings per diluted share excluding the following items: amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets; impairment and other charges (including gains or losses on sales or dispositions of businesses); non-cash impairments of goodwill, intangible and fixed assets; restructuring and other related charges; and the impact associated with the modification of debt arrangements, including gains and losses related to the extinguishment of debt; as well as the impact of taxes on the aforementioned items. The Company believes the most comparable GAAP financial measure is earnings per diluted share. The Company believes that Adjusted EPS is one of several benchmarks used by analysts and investors who follow the industry for comparison of its performance with other companies in the industry, although the Company’s measure of Adjusted EPS may not be directly comparable to similar measures reported by other companies. For a reconciliation of earnings per diluted share to Adjusted EPS, please see pages 12-13 of this release.
Forward-Looking Statements
This earnings release may contain statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve risks and uncertainties and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including financial community and rating agency perceptions of the Company and its business, operations, financial condition and the industries in which it operates and the factors described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" contained therein. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein.
Conference Call Information
AMC Networks will host a conference call today at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss its third quarter 2024 results. To listen to the call, please visit investors.amcnetworks.com.
About AMC Networks Inc.
AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. The Company creates and curates celebrated series and films across distinct brands and makes them available to audiences everywhere. Its portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA (which includes U.S. distribution and sales responsibilities for BBC News), IFC, SundanceTV and We TV; and film distribution labels IFC Films and RLJE Films. The Company also operates AMC Studios, its in-house studio, production and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite original franchises including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe; and AMC Networks International, its international programming business.
Contacts
| Investor Relations | Corporate Communications |
| Nicholas Seibert | Georgia Juvelis |
| nicholas.seibert@amcnetworks.com | georgia.juvelis@amcnetworks.com |
| AMC NETWORKS INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
| Revenues, net | $ | 599,614 | $ | 636,954 | $ | 1,822,009 | $ | 2,033,029 | |||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||
| Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization) | 287,746 | 284,900 | 840,049 | 933,590 | |||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 191,622 | 187,232 | 588,679 | 567,136 | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 23,097 | 28,009 | 75,416 | 79,629 | |||||||||||
| Impairment and other charges | — | 5,400 | 96,819 | 30,282 | |||||||||||
| Restructuring and other related charges | 3,496 | 10,563 | 6,427 | 22,537 | |||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 505,961 | 516,104 | 1,607,390 | 1,633,174 | |||||||||||
| Operating income | 93,653 | 120,850 | 214,619 | 399,855 | |||||||||||
| Other income (expense): | |||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (45,123 | ) | (38,757 | ) | (121,180 | ) | (115,304 | ) | |||||||
| Interest income | 9,303 | 11,686 | 27,480 | 26,944 | |||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt, net | (352 | ) | — | (105 | ) | — | |||||||||
| Miscellaneous, net | 8,850 | (2,211 | ) | 5,153 | 12,518 | ||||||||||
| Total other expense | (27,322 | ) | (29,282 | ) | (88,652 | ) | (75,842 | ) | |||||||
| Income from operations before income taxes | 66,331 | 91,568 | 125,967 | 324,013 | |||||||||||
| Income tax expense | (19,891 | ) | (23,671 | ) | (54,433 | ) | (82,725 | ) | |||||||
| Net income including noncontrolling interests | 46,440 | 67,897 | 71,534 | 241,288 | |||||||||||
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (5,058 | ) | (4,473 | ) | (13,583 | ) | (4,015 | ) | |||||||
| Net income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders | $ | 41,382 | $ | 63,424 | $ | 57,951 | $ | 237,273 | |||||||
| Net income per share attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders: | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.93 | $ | 1.44 | $ | 1.31 | $ | 5.42 | |||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.76 | $ | 1.44 | $ | 1.21 | $ | 5.40 | |||||||
| Weighted average common shares: | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | 44,607 | 43,951 | 44,381 | 43,786 | |||||||||||
| Diluted | 56,149 | 44,041 | 49,038 | 43,905 | |||||||||||
| AMC NETWORKS INC. SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (in thousands) (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| Domestic Operations | International | Corporate / Inter-segment Eliminations | Consolidated | ||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 129,978 | $ | 8,702 | $ | (45,027 | ) | $ | 93,653 | ||||||
| Share-based compensation expenses | 2,608 | 775 | 2,393 | 5,776 | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 8,695 | 4,065 | 10,337 | 23,097 | |||||||||||
| Restructuring and other related charges | 3,454 | — | 42 | 3,496 | |||||||||||
| Cloud computing amortization | 3,272 | — | — | 3,272 | |||||||||||
| Majority owned equity investees AOI | 2,182 | — | — | 2,182 | |||||||||||
| Adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | 150,189 | $ | 13,542 | $ | (32,255 | ) | $ | 131,476 | ||||||
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Domestic Operations | International | Corporate / Inter-segment Eliminations | Consolidated | ||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 161,627 | $ | 7,985 | $ | (48,762 | ) | $ | 120,850 | ||||||
| Share-based compensation expenses | 3,494 | 815 | 2,069 | 6,378 | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 11,536 | 4,271 | 12,202 | 28,009 | |||||||||||
| Restructuring and other related charges (credits) | (783 | ) | (4 | ) | 11,350 | 10,563 | |||||||||
| Impairment and other charges | 5,400 | — | — | 5,400 | |||||||||||
| Cloud computing amortization | 5 | — | 2,331 | 2,336 | |||||||||||
| Majority owned equity investees AOI | 3,732 | — | — | 3,732 | |||||||||||
| Adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | 185,011 | $ | 13,067 | $ | (20,810 | ) | $ | 177,268 | ||||||
| AMC NETWORKS INC. SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (in thousands) (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
| Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| Domestic Operations | International | Corporate / Inter-segment Eliminations | Consolidated | ||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 374,730 | $ | (26,484 | ) | $ | (133,627 | ) | $ | 214,619 | |||||
| Share-based compensation expenses | 8,586 | 2,446 | 9,276 | 20,308 | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 29,522 | 12,241 | 33,653 | 75,416 | |||||||||||
| Restructuring and other related charges | 6,385 | — | 42 | 6,427 | |||||||||||
| Impairment and other charges | 28,815 | 68,004 | — | 96,819 | |||||||||||
| Cloud computing amortization | 10,103 | — | — | 10,103 | |||||||||||
| Majority owned equity investees AOI | 9,715 | — | — | 9,715 | |||||||||||
| Adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | 467,856 | $ | 56,207 | $ | (90,656 | ) | $ | 433,407 | ||||||
| Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Domestic Operations | International | Corporate / Inter-segment Eliminations | Consolidated | ||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 523,645 | $ | 10,422 | $ | (134,212 | ) | $ | 399,855 | ||||||
| Share-based compensation expenses | 10,133 | 2,500 | 7,038 | 19,671 | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 35,053 | 13,944 | 30,632 | 79,629 | |||||||||||
| Restructuring and other related charges | 3,940 | 1,642 | 16,955 | 22,537 | |||||||||||
| Impairment and other charges | 5,400 | 24,882 | — | 30,282 | |||||||||||
| Cloud computing amortization | 15 | — | 6,800 | 6,815 | |||||||||||
| Majority owned equity investees AOI | 11,019 | — | — | 11,019 | |||||||||||
| Adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | 589,205 | $ | 53,390 | $ | (72,787 | ) | $ | 569,808 | ||||||
| AMC NETWORKS INC. SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (in thousands) (unaudited) | ||||
| Capitalization | September 30, 2024 | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 816,377 | ||
| Credit facility debt (a) | $ | 373,750 | ||
| $ | 875,000 | |||
| 985,010 | ||||
| 143,750 | ||||
| Senior notes (b) | $ | 2,003,760 | ||
| Total debt | $ | 2,377,510 | ||
| Net debt | $ | 1,561,133 | ||
| Finance leases | 15,678 | |||
| Net debt and finance leases | $ | 1,576,811 | ||
| Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2024 | ||||
| Operating Income (GAAP) | $ | 203,176 | ||
| Share-based compensation expense | 26,302 | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | 103,189 | |||
| Restructuring and other related charges | 11,677 | |||
| Impairment and other charges | 163,226 | |||
| Cloud computing amortization | 13,831 | |||
| Majority owned equity investees | 12,302 | |||
| Adjusted Operating Income (Non-GAAP) | $ | 533,703 | ||
| Leverage ratio (c) | 3.0 | x | ||
| (a) | Represents the aggregate principal amount of the debt, with maturities of Term Loan A (Non-Extended) |
| (b) | Represents the aggregate principal amount of the debt. |
| (c) | Represents net debt and finance leases divided by Adjusted Operating Income for the twelve months ended September 30, 2024. This ratio differs from the calculation contained in the Company's credit facility. No adjustments have been made for consolidated entities that are not |
| AMC NETWORKS INC. SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (in thousands) (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
| Free Cash Flow (1) | Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 62,235 | $ | 106,092 | $ | 317,507 | $ | 131,139 | |||||||
| Less: capital expenditures | (8,294 | ) | (6,942 | ) | (24,252 | ) | (28,392 | ) | |||||||
| Free Cash Flow | $ | 53,941 | $ | 99,150 | $ | 293,255 | $ | 102,747 | |||||||
| Supplemental Cash Flow Information | Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
| Restructuring initiatives (2) | $ | (2,248 | ) | $ | (13,084 | ) | $ | (10,351 | ) | $ | (101,590 | ) | |||
| Distributions to noncontrolling interests | (1,480 | ) | (20,459 | ) | (18,000 | ) | (47,546 | ) | |||||||
| (1) | Free Cash Flow includes the impact of certain cash receipts or payments (such as restructuring initiatives, significant legal settlements, and programming write-offs) that affect period-to-period comparability. |
| (2) | Restructuring initiatives includes cash payments of |
| AMC NETWORKS INC. SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Earnings Per Share | |||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income from operations before income taxes | Income tax expense | Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | Net income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders | Diluted EPS attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders | |||||||||||||||
| Reported Results (GAAP) (1) | $ | 67,858 | $ | (20,274 | ) | $ | (5,058 | ) | $ | 42,526 | $ | 0.76 | |||||||
| Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | 7,917 | (1,645 | ) | (359 | ) | 5,913 | 0.10 | ||||||||||||
| Restructuring and other related charges | 3,496 | (860 | ) | — | 2,636 | 0.05 | |||||||||||||
| Impairment and other charges | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt, net | 352 | (93 | ) | — | 259 | — | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP) | $ | 79,623 | $ | (22,872 | ) | $ | (5,417 | ) | $ | 51,334 | $ | 0.91 | |||||||
| (1) | Includes the required adjustment for interest expense associated with the convertible debt. |
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income from operations before income taxes | Income tax expense | Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | Net income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders | Diluted EPS attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders | |||||||||||||||
| Reported Results (GAAP) | $ | 91,568 | $ | (23,671 | ) | $ | (4,473 | ) | $ | 63,424 | $ | 1.44 | |||||||
| Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | 9,839 | (2,291 | ) | (1,329 | ) | 6,219 | 0.14 | ||||||||||||
| Restructuring and other related charges | 10,563 | (2,618 | ) | — | 7,945 | 0.18 | |||||||||||||
| Impairment and other charges | 5,400 | (1,343 | ) | — | 4,057 | 0.09 | |||||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt, net | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP) | $ | 117,370 | $ | (29,923 | ) | $ | (5,802 | ) | $ | 81,645 | $ | 1.85 | |||||||
| AMC NETWORKS INC. SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Earnings Per Share | |||||||||||||||||||
| Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income from operations before income taxes | Income tax expense | Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | Net income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders | Diluted EPS attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders | |||||||||||||||
| Reported Results (GAAP) (1) | $ | 127,647 | $ | (54,853 | ) | $ | (13,583 | ) | $ | 59,211 | $ | 1.21 | |||||||
| Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | 26,081 | (5,978 | ) | (2,283 | ) | 17,820 | 0.36 | ||||||||||||
| Restructuring and other related charges | 6,427 | (1,644 | ) | — | 4,783 | 0.10 | |||||||||||||
| Impairment and other charges | 96,819 | (3,801 | ) | (14,616 | ) | 78,402 | 1.60 | ||||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt, net | 105 | (27 | ) | — | 78 | — | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP) | $ | 257,079 | $ | (66,303 | ) | $ | (30,482 | ) | $ | 160,294 | $ | 3.27 | |||||||
| (1) | Includes the required adjustment for interest expense associated with the convertible debt. |
| Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income from operations before income taxes | Income tax expense | Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | Net income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders | Diluted EPS attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders | |||||||||||||||
| Reported Results (GAAP) | $ | 324,013 | $ | (82,725 | ) | $ | (4,015 | ) | $ | 237,273 | $ | 5.40 | |||||||
| Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | 30,726 | (6,466 | ) | (4,738 | ) | 19,522 | 0.44 | ||||||||||||
| Restructuring and other related charges | 22,537 | (5,395 | ) | (204 | ) | 16,938 | 0.39 | ||||||||||||
| Impairment and other charges | 30,282 | (3,518 | ) | (15,949 | ) | 10,815 | 0.25 | ||||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt, net | 605 | (147 | ) | — | 458 | 0.01 | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP) | $ | 408,163 | $ | (98,251 | ) | $ | (24,906 | ) | $ | 285,006 | $ | 6.49 | |||||||
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