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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): November 2, 2017
 
 
AMC Networks Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Delaware
1-35106
 
27-5403694
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
file number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
11 Penn Plaza,
New York, NY
 
 
 
10001
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
 
 
(Zip Code)
(212) 324-8500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 2, 2017, AMC Networks Inc. (the “Registrant”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. A copy of the Registrant’s press release is being furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.
Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits. The following Exhibit is furnished as part of this Report on Form 8-K:
 
 
 
Exhibit Number
  
Item
 
 
99.1
  







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 thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
 
AMC Networks Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
November 2, 2017
 
By:
/s/ Sean S. Sullivan
 
 
 
 
Sean S. Sullivan
 
 
 
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer



Exhibit



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AMC NETWORKS INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2017 RESULTS

Third Quarter Highlights:
Net revenues increased 2.1% to $648 million
Operating income increased 30.9% to $153 million
Adjusted Operating Income1 increased 19.2% to $200 million
Diluted EPS increased 48.4% to $1.35; Adjusted EPS1 increased 41.2% to $1.68
Cash provided by operating activities of $274 million and Free Cash Flow1 of $196 million for the nine months ended September 2017
1.8 million shares repurchased for $102 million in third quarter 2017
New York, NY - November 2, 2017: AMC Networks Inc. (“AMC Networks” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AMCX) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017.

President and Chief Executive Officer Josh Sapan said: “We delivered strong financial performance in the third quarter, and we are on track to meet our 2017 full-year financial targets of total company revenue and adjusted operating income growth. Our results reflect the consistent execution of our long-term strategy of investing in high-quality, immersive content that is resulting in growing demand among traditional distributors, virtual MVPDs, advertisers and consumers; and, importantly, is giving us the ability to monetize the demand for our content through new revenue streams. In an evolving media and entertainment marketplace, AMC Networks is well positioned based on our size, our pricing and our content, which includes 4 of the highest-rated dramas on all of basic cable, giving us the ability to continue to further invest in our content, our brands and new businesses.

Third quarter net revenues increased 2.1%, or $13 million, to $648 million over the third quarter of 2016. The increase in net revenues reflected 3.0% growth at National Networks and a decrease of $1 million at International and Other. Operating income was $153 million, an increase of 30.9%, or $36 million, versus the prior year period. The operating income increase reflected an increase of 29.1% at National Networks partially offset by an increase of $2 million in operating loss at International and Other. Adjusted Operating Income1 totaled $200 million, an increase of 19.2%, or $32 million, versus the prior year period. National Networks adjusted operating income increased 22.9% and International and Other adjusted operating income decreased $3 million versus the prior year period.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, net revenues increased 2.6%, or $53 million, to $2.079 billion, operating income increased 1.3%, or $7 million, to $561 million, and adjusted operating income increased 5.0%, or $33 million, to $699 million.














1.
See page 4 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 (Loss), Adjusted EPS and Free Cash Flow.

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Third quarter net income was $87 million ($1.35 per diluted share), compared with $65 million ($0.91 per diluted share) in the third quarter of 2016. Third quarter Adjusted EPS2 was $108 million ($1.68 per diluted share), compared with $86 million ($1.19 per diluted share) in the third quarter of 2016. The increase in adjusted EPS was primarily related to the increase in adjusted operating income, an increase in miscellaneous, net and a decrease in restructuring expense partially offset by an increase in impairment and related charges.

Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $326 million ($4.89 per diluted share), compared with $256 million ($3.51 per diluted share) in the prior year period. Adjusted EPS for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $379 million ($5.68 per diluted share), compared with $323 million ($4.43 per diluted share) in the prior year period.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, net cash provided by operating activities was $274 million, a decrease of $153 million versus the prior year period. The decrease was primarily the result of an increase in tax payments and working capital. Free Cash Flow2 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $196 million, a decrease of $177 million versus the prior year period. The decrease primarily reflects the decrease in net cash provided by operating activities as well as an increase in capital expenditures and distributions to noncontrolling interests over the prior year period.

Segment Results
(dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2017
 
2016
 
Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
Net revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
National Networks
$
541,442

 
$
525,713

 
3.0
 %
 
$
1,761,512

 
$
1,696,982

 
3.8
 %
International and Other
112,760

 
114,020

 
(1.1
)%
 
330,401

 
341,348

 
(3.2
)%
Inter-segment eliminations
(6,179
)
 
(5,087
)
 
n/m

 
(13,156
)
 
(12,273
)
 
n/m

Total net revenues
$
648,023

 
$
634,646

 
2.1
 %
 
$
2,078,757

 
$
2,026,057

 
2.6
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income (Loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
National Networks
$
179,624

 
$
139,148

 
29.1
 %
 
$
640,855

 
$
594,969

 
7.7
 %
International and Other
(18,782
)
 
(16,668
)
 
12.7
 %
 
(69,222
)
 
(33,071
)
 
109.3
 %
Inter-segment eliminations
(7,488
)
 
(5,343
)
 
n/m

 
(10,818
)
 
(8,070
)
 
n/m

Total Operating Income (Loss)
$
153,354

 
$
117,137

 
30.9
 %
 
$
560,815

 
$
553,828

 
1.3
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted Operating Income (Loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
National Networks
$
199,694

 
$
162,503

 
22.9
 %
 
$
699,834

 
$
649,782

 
7.7
 %
International and Other
8,203

 
10,953

 
(25.1
)%
 
10,283

 
24,118

 
(57.4
)%
Inter-segment eliminations
(7,488
)
 
(5,343
)
 
n/m

 
(10,818
)
 
(8,070
)
 
n/m

Total Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)
$
200,409

 
$
168,113

 
19.2
 %
 
$
699,299

 
$
665,830

 
5.0
 %

National Networks
National Networks principally consists of the Company’s five nationally distributed programming networks, AMC, WE tv, BBC AMERICA, IFC and SundanceTV; and AMC Studios, the Company’s television production business.

National Networks revenues for the third quarter 2017 increased 3.0% to $541 million, operating income increased 29.1% to $180 million, and adjusted operating income increased 22.9% to $200 million, all compared to the prior year period.







2.
See page 4 of this earnings release for a discussion of non-GAAP financial measures used in this release. This discussion includes the definition of Adjusted EPS and Free Cash Flow.

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National Networks revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 increased 3.8% to $1.762 billion, operating income increased 7.7% to $641 million, and adjusted operating income increased 7.7% to $700 million, all compared to the prior year period.

Third quarter growth in revenues was led by a 4.5% increase in advertising revenues to $198 million. The increase in advertising revenues principally related to higher pricing partially offset by lower delivery. Distribution revenues increased 2.1% to $344 million. The increase in distribution revenues was primarily attributable to an increase in affiliate fees partially offset by a decrease in licensing revenues. The decrease in licensing revenues was attributable to the timing of availability of certain programming.

The increase in third quarter operating income and adjusted operating income reflected the increase in revenues as well as a decrease in operating expenses. The decrease in operating expenses was primarily attributable to lower programming and marketing expenses. Programming expenses included charges of $8 million in the current year period related to the write-off of programming assets, as compared to a charge of $19 million in the prior year period. Operating income also reflected a decrease in restructuring expense partially offset by an increase in share-based compensation expense.

International and Other
International and Other principally consists of AMC Networks International, the Company’s international programming business; IFC Films, the Company’s independent film distribution business; and developing digital content distribution initiatives.

International and Other revenues for the third quarter of 2017 decreased $1 million to $113 million, operating loss increased $2 million to a loss of $19 million, and adjusted operating income decreased $3 million to $8 million, all compared to the prior year period.

International and Other revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 decreased $11 million to $330 million, operating loss increased $36 million to a loss of $69 million, and adjusted operating income decreased $14 million to $10 million, all compared to the prior year period.

Third quarter revenues primarily reflect the absence of AMCNI-DMC, the Company’s Amsterdam-based media logistics facility, partially offset by an increase in revenues at the Company’s international programming networks.

Third quarter operating loss and adjusted operating income reflected the decrease in revenue as well as an increase in operating expenses. The increase in operating expenses were primarily attributable to higher spending on the Company’s digital initiatives partially offset by the absence of costs related to AMCNI-DMC. The operating loss also reflects impairment and related charges of $11 million in connection with the sale of AMCNI-DMC partially offset by a $10 million reduction in restructuring expense.

Other Matters

Stock Repurchase Program

As previously disclosed, in March 2016, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to $500 million of its outstanding shares of common stock. In June 2017, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized an increase of $500 million to its previously announced program. The Company will determine the timing and the amount of any repurchases based on its evaluation of market conditions, share price, and other factors. The stock repurchase program has no pre-established closing date and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. During the third quarter, the Company repurchased approximately 1.8 million shares for $102 million. From October 1, 2017 through October 27, 2017, the Company repurchased approximately 869,000 additional shares for











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$48 million. As of October 27, 2017, the Company had $382 million available under its stock repurchase authorization.

Debt

As previously disclosed, on July 28, 2017, the Company issued $800 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.75% senior notes due 2025. The Company used the proceeds of this offering to repay approximately $400 million of loans under its Term Loan A Facility and to pay fees and expenses related to the offering, with the remaining proceeds to be used for general corporate purposes. The Company also reduced its Term Loan A Facility to $750 million and extended the maturity date to July 2023.

AMC Networks International - Digital Media Center

As previously disclosed, on July 14, 2017, the Company completed the sale of AMC Networks International - Digital Media Center (“AMCNI-DMC”), the Company’s Amsterdam-based media logistics facility. As a result of the transaction, the Company recognized a pre-tax impairment charge of $17 million related to this business in the second quarter of 2017. Additionally, the Company’s third quarter 2017 results reflect a pre-tax loss of $11 million on the sale of AMCNI-DMC.

Please see the Company’s Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2017 for further details regarding the above matters.

Description of Non-GAAP Measures

The Company defines Adjusted Operating Income, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense or benefit, impairment and related charges (including gains or losses on sales or dispositions of businesses), and restructuring expense or credit. Because it is based upon operating income (loss), Adjusted Operating Income 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 is an appropriate measure for evaluating the operating performance of the business segments and the Company on a consolidated basis. Adjusted Operating Income and similar measures with similar titles are common performance measures used by investors, analysts and peers to compare performance in the industry.

Internally, the Company uses net revenues and Adjusted Operating Income measures as the most important indicators of its business performance, and evaluates management’s effectiveness with specific reference to these indicators. Adjusted Operating Income 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 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 Adjusted Operating Income to operating income (loss), please see page 8 of this release.

The Company defines Free Cash Flow (“Free Cash Flow”), which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures and cash distributions to noncontrolling interests, 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,














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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 Free Cash Flow to net cash provided by operating activities, please see page 9 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 related charges (including gains or losses on sales or dispositions of businesses); non-cash impairments of goodwill, intangible and fixed assets and investments; restructuring expense; and 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 Adjusted EPS to earnings per diluted share, please see pages 10-11 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 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss its third quarter 2017 results. To listen to the call, visit http://www.amcnetworks.com or dial 1-877-347-9170, using the following passcode: 98681153.

About AMC Networks Inc.

AMC Networks owns and operates several of cable television’s most recognized brands delivering high quality content to audiences and a valuable platform to distributors and advertisers. The Company manages its business through two operating segments: (i) National Networks, which principally includes AMC, WE tv, BBC AMERICA, IFC and SundanceTV; and AMC Studios, the Company’s television production business; and (ii) International and Other, which principally includes AMC Networks International, our international programming business; and IFC Films, the Company’s independent film distribution business. For more information on AMC Networks, please visit the Company’s website at http://www.amcnetworks.com.


















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Contacts
Investor Relations
 
Corporate Communications
Seth Zaslow (646) 273-3766
 
Georgia Juvelis (917) 542-6390
seth.zaslow@amcnetworks.com
 
georgia.juvelis@amcnetworks.com


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AMC NETWORKS INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Revenues, net
$
648,023

 
$
634,646

 
$
2,078,757

 
$
2,026,057

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)
322,743

 
338,799

 
956,200

 
915,336

Selling, general and administrative
138,688

 
137,116

 
464,670

 
473,760

Depreciation and amortization
20,938

 
22,282

 
65,037

 
63,467

Impairment and related charges
11,036

 

 
28,148

 

Restructuring expense
1,264

 
19,312

 
3,887

 
19,666

 
494,669

 
517,509

 
1,517,942

 
1,472,229

Operating income
153,354

 
117,137

 
560,815

 
553,828

Other income (expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
(35,392
)
 
(29,675
)
 
(96,609
)
 
(93,431
)
Interest income
3,582

 
471

 
10,841

 
2,865

Loss on extinguishment of debt
(3,004
)
 
(2,295
)
 
(3,004
)
 
(50,638
)
Miscellaneous, net
12,420

 
2,988

 
42,448

 
(22,610
)
 
(22,394
)
 
(28,511
)
 
(46,324
)
 
(163,814
)
Income from operations before income taxes
130,960

 
88,626

 
514,491

 
390,014

Income tax expense
(40,124
)
 
(21,157
)
 
(173,399
)
 
(119,090
)
Net income including noncontrolling interests
90,836

 
67,469

 
341,092

 
270,924

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(3,834
)
 
(2,076
)
 
(15,276
)
 
(14,908
)
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders
$
87,002

 
$
65,393

 
$
325,816

 
$
256,016

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income per share attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
1.37

 
$
0.91

 
$
4.94

 
$
3.54

Diluted
$
1.35

 
$
0.91

 
$
4.89

 
$
3.51

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
63,683

 
71,507

 
65,960

 
72,269

Diluted
64,447

 
72,140

 
66,651

 
72,902
















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AMC NETWORKS INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
 
Adjusted
Operating
Income
 
Depreciation
and
Amortization
 
Share-Based Compensation Expense
 
Other (a)
 
Operating
Income (Loss)
National Networks
$
199,694

 
$
(8,482
)
 
$
(11,598
)
 
$
10

 
$
179,624

International and Other
8,203

 
(12,456
)
 
(2,219
)
 
(12,310
)
 
(18,782
)
Inter-segment eliminations
(7,488
)
 

 

 

 
(7,488
)
Total
$
200,409

 
$
(20,938
)
 
$
(13,817
)
 
$
(12,300
)
 
$
153,354


 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
 
Adjusted
Operating
Income
 
Depreciation
and
Amortization
 
Share-Based Compensation Expense
 
Other (a)
 
Operating
Income (Loss)
National Networks
$
162,503

 
$
(8,040
)
 
$
(7,212
)
 
$
(8,103
)
 
$
139,148

International and Other
10,953

 
(14,242
)
 
(2,170
)
 
(11,209
)
 
(16,668
)
Inter-segment eliminations
(5,343
)
 

 

 

 
(5,343
)
Total
$
168,113

 
$
(22,282
)
 
$
(9,382
)
 
$
(19,312
)
 
$
117,137


 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
 
Adjusted
Operating
Income
 
Depreciation
and
Amortization
 
Share-Based Compensation Expense
 
Other (a)
 
Operating
Income (Loss)
National Networks
$
699,834

 
$
(25,315
)
 
$
(33,717
)
 
$
53

 
$
640,855

International and Other
10,283

 
(39,722
)
 
(7,695
)
 
(32,088
)
 
(69,222
)
Inter-segment eliminations
(10,818
)
 

 

 

 
(10,818
)
Total
$
699,299

 
$
(65,037
)
 
$
(41,412
)
 
$
(32,035
)
 
$
560,815


 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
 
Adjusted
Operating
Income
 
Depreciation
and
Amortization
 
Share-Based Compensation Expense
 
Other (a)
 
Operating
Income (Loss)
National Networks
$
649,782

 
$
(24,062
)
 
$
(22,581
)
 
$
(8,170
)
 
$
594,969

International and Other
24,118

 
(39,405
)
 
(6,288
)
 
(11,496
)
 
(33,071
)
Inter-segment eliminations
(8,070
)
 

 

 

 
(8,070
)
Total
$
665,830

 
$
(63,467
)
 
$
(28,869
)
 
$
(19,666
)
 
$
553,828


(a)
Results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 include restructuring (expenses)/credits as well as impairment and related charges. Results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 include restructuring expenses.


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AMC NETWORKS INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

Capitalization
September 30, 2017
Cash and cash equivalents
$
552,289

Credit facility debt (a)   
$
750,000

Senior notes (a)   
2,400,000

Total debt
$
3,150,000

 
 
Net debt
$
2,597,711

 
 
Capital leases
32,095

Net debt and capital leases
$
2,629,806

 
 
 
Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2017
Operating Income (GAAP)
$
664,543

Share-based compensation expense
51,440

Restructuring expense
13,724

Impairment and related charges
95,953

Depreciation and amortization
86,348

Adjusted Operating Income (Non-GAAP)
$
912,008

 
 
Leverage ratio (b)
2.9 x


(a)
Represents the aggregate principal amount of the debt.
(b)
Represents net debt and capital leases divided by Adjusted Operating Income for the twelve months ended September 30, 2017. This ratio differs from the calculation contained in the Company's credit facility. No adjustments have been made for consolidated entities that are not 100% owned, such as BBC AMERICA.

Free Cash Flow
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2017
 
2016
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
273,573

 
$
426,592

Less: capital expenditures
(61,794
)
 
(44,505
)
Less: distributions to noncontrolling interests
(16,110
)
 
(9,010
)
Free cash flow
$
195,669

 
$
373,077













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Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
 
Income from operations before income taxes
 
Income tax expense
 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
Net income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders
 
Diluted EPS attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders
Reported results (GAAP)
$
130,960

 
$
(40,124
)
 
$
(3,834
)
 
$
87,002

 
$
1.35

Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets
10,466

 
(2,229
)
 
(970
)
 
7,267

 
0.11

Impairment and related charges
11,036

 

 

 
11,036

 
0.17

Restructuring expense
1,264

 
(243
)
 

 
1,021

 
0.02

Loss on extinguishment of debt
3,004

 
(1,100
)
 

 
1,904

 
0.03

Adjusted results (Non-GAAP)
$
156,730

 
$
(43,696
)
 
$
(4,804
)
 
$
108,230

 
$
1.68


 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
 
Income from operations before income taxes
 
Income tax expense
 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
Net income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders
 
Diluted EPS attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders
Reported results (GAAP)
$
88,626

 
$
(21,157
)
 
$
(2,076
)
 
$
65,393

 
$
0.91

Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets
9,571

 
(2,020
)
 
(971
)
 
6,580

 
0.09

Impairment and related charges

 

 

 

 

Restructuring expense
19,312

 
(7,097
)
 
(83
)
 
12,132

 
0.17

Loss on extinguishment of debt
2,295

 
(888
)
 

 
1,407

 
0.02

Adjusted results (Non-GAAP)
$
119,804

 
$
(31,162
)
 
$
(3,130
)
 
$
85,512

 
$
1.19

















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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
 
Income from operations before income taxes
 
Income tax expense
 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
Net income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders
 
Diluted EPS attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders
Reported results (GAAP)
$
514,491

 
$
(173,399
)
 
$
(15,276
)
 
$
325,816

 
$
4.89

Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets
28,534

 
(5,861
)
 
(2,911
)
 
19,762

 
0.30

Impairment and related charges
28,148

 

 

 
28,148

 
0.42

Restructuring expense
3,887

 
(791
)
 
10

 
3,106

 
0.05

Loss on extinguishment of debt
3,004

 
(1,100
)
 

 
1,904

 
0.03

Adjusted results (Non-GAAP)
$
578,064

 
$
(181,151
)
 
$
(18,177
)
 
$
378,736

 
$
5.68


 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
 
Income from operations before income taxes
 
Income tax expense
 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
Net income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders
 
Diluted EPS attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders
Reported results (GAAP)
$
390,014

 
$
(119,090
)
 
$
(14,908
)
 
$
256,016

 
$
3.51

Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets
29,199

 
(5,816
)
 
(2,911
)
 
20,472

 
0.28

Impairment and related charges

 

 

 

 

Restructuring expense
19,666

 
(6,969
)
 
(85
)
 
12,612

 
0.17

Loss on extinguishment of debt
50,638

 
(17,141
)
 

 
33,497

 
0.46

Adjusted results (Non-GAAP)
$
489,517

 
$
(149,016
)
 
$
(17,904
)
 
$
322,597

 
$
4.43



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