Full Year Financial Highlights:
- Revenues of
$3.1 billion - Operating income of
$625 million ; Adjusted Operating Income1 of$944 million - Diluted EPS of
$6.67 ; Adjusted EPS1 of$9.27 - Cash Provided by Operating Activities of
$484 million ; Free Cash Flow1 of$377 million
Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights:
- Revenues of
$785 million - Operating income of
$42 million ; Adjusted Operating Income of$200 million - Diluted EPS of (
$0.15 ); Adjusted EPS of$1.69
Full Year Operational Highlights:
- The Company further strengthened the distribution of both its linear channels as well as its suite of targeted SVOD services by entering into comprehensive long-term distribution agreements with two of its largest distribution partners, DISH Network and Charter Communications
- The Company continued to make significant progress on its key strategic initiative of becoming the leading targeted SVOD provider by passing the 2 million paid subscriber threshold for its four services: Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, and UMC (Urban Movie Channel)
- The Company aired 5 of the top 20 dramas on ad-supported cable in 2019 (The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead, Killing Eve, NOS4A2, Into the Badlands)2
- WE tv ranked #1 amongst
African American women in the 18-49 & 25-54 key demos on both Thursday and Friday night in 20193
President and Chief Executive Officer
- 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 (Loss), Adjusted EPS and Free Cash Flow.
- Source: Nielsen, 2019 CY (
12/31/18 - 12/29/19 ), A25-54, Prime Start (8p-11p), Ad-supported scripted dramas, excl specials. Live+3 - Source: Nielsen, 2019 CY (
12/31/18 - 12/29/19 ), AA W18-49 & W25-54, Prime Start (8p-11p), Ad-supported Cable. Live+3
Fourth Quarter Results
Fourth quarter net revenues increased 1.6%, or
Fourth quarter net loss was
Full Year Results
Full year 2019 net revenues increased 3.0%, or
Full year net income was
For the full year 2019, net cash provided by operating activities was
4. 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 (Loss), Adjusted EPS and Free Cash Flow.
Segment Results | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(dollars in thousands) | Three Months Ended |
Twelve Months Ended |
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2019 | 2018 | Change | 2019 | 2018 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||
Net Revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
National Networks | $ | 589,195 | $ | 592,687 | (0.6%) | $ | 2,369,044 | $ | 2,413,325 | (1.8 %) | |||||||||||||
International and Other | 200,687 | 188,432 | 6.5% | 734,143 | 598,306 | 22.7% | |||||||||||||||||
Inter-segment eliminations | (4,678 | ) | (8,273 | ) | n/m | (42,866 | ) | (39,702 | ) | n/m | |||||||||||||
Total Net Revenues | $ | 785,204 | $ | 772,846 | 1.6% | $ | 3,060,321 | $ | 2,971,929 | 3.0% | |||||||||||||
Operating Income (Loss): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
National Networks | $ | 156,242 | $ | 177,805 | (12.1%) | $ | 804,422 | $ | 825,770 | (2.6%) | |||||||||||||
International and Other | (117,510 | ) | (48,428 | ) | (142.7%) | (170,039 | ) | (93,326 | ) | (82.2%) | |||||||||||||
Inter-segment eliminations | 2,987 | 7,747 | n/m | (9,106 | ) | (5,535 | ) | n/m | |||||||||||||||
Total Operating Income (Loss) | $ | 41,719 | $ | 137,124 | (69.6%) | $ | 625,277 | $ | 726,909 | (14.0%) | |||||||||||||
Adjusted Operating Income: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
National Networks | $ | 181,957 | $ | 209,309 | (13.1%) | $ | 903,526 | $ | 925,279 | (2.4%) | |||||||||||||
International and Other | 14,955 | 8,541 | 75.1% | 50,193 | 19,303 | 160.0% | |||||||||||||||||
Inter-segment eliminations | 3,059 | 1,245 | n/m | (9,729 | ) | (12,037 | ) | n/m | |||||||||||||||
Total Adjusted Operating Income | $ | 199,971 | $ | 219,095 | (8.7%) | $ | 943,990 | $ | 932,545 | 1.2% |
National Networks
National Networks principally consists of the Company’s five nationally distributed programming networks, AMC, WE tv, BBC AMERICA, IFC and SundanceTV; and
Fourth Quarter Results
National Networks revenues for the fourth quarter 2019 decreased 0.6% to
Fourth quarter revenues reflected a 5.5% increase in distribution revenues to
Fourth quarter operating income and adjusted operating income reflected the decrease in revenues as well as an increase in operating expenses. The increase in operating expenses was primarily attributable to higher programming expenses. Programming expenses included charges of
Full Year Results
National Networks revenues for the full year 2019 decreased 1.8% to
Full year revenues reflected a 0.3% decrease in distribution revenues to
Full year operating income and adjusted operating income reflected the decrease in revenues partially offset by a decrease in operating expenses. The decrease in operating expenses was primarily attributable to lower marketing and personnel expenses partially offset by higher programming expenses. Programming expenses included charges of
International and Other
International and Other principally consists of
Fourth Quarter Results
International and Other revenues for the fourth quarter of 2019 increased 6.5% to
Fourth quarter revenues primarily reflected an increase at AMC Networks SVOD.
Fourth quarter operating loss and adjusted operating income reflected the increase in revenues as well as an increase in operating expenses. The increase in operating expenses were primarily attributable to an increase at AMC Networks SVOD. The increase in operating loss also reflected
Full Year Results
International and Other revenues for the full year 2019 increased 22.7% to
Full year revenues primarily reflected the acquisitions of
Full year operating loss and adjusted operating income reflected the increase in revenues as well as an increase in operating expenses. The increase in operating expenses were primarily attributable to the acquisitions of
Other Matters
Debt Redemption
As previously disclosed, on
Stock Repurchase Program
As previously disclosed, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to
AMC Networks International Impairment
The Company recognized impairment and related charges of
Restructuring and Other Related Charges
During 2019, management commenced various restructuring initiatives related to our management team. As a result of these initiatives, the Company recorded restructuring and other related charges of
Adjusted Operating Income
As previously disclosed, in connection with the acquisition of
Please see the Company’s Form 10-K for the period ended
Description of Non-GAAP Measures
The Company defines Adjusted Operating Income (Loss), 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), restructuring and other related charges, and including the Company’s proportionate share of adjusted operating income (loss) from majority owned equity method investees. 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.
Internally, the Company uses net revenues and Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) measures as the most important indicators of its business performance, and evaluates management’s effectiveness with specific reference to these indicators. 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
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, 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 10 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; restructuring and other related charges; 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 earnings per diluted share to Adjusted EPS, please see pages 11-12 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
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (In thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended |
Twelve Months Ended |
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2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | |||||||||||||
Revenues, net | $ | 785,204 | $ | 772,846 | $ | 3,060,321 | $ | 2,971,929 | ||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization) | 426,222 | 402,377 | 1,506,985 | 1,445,949 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 174,211 | 163,390 | 679,444 | 657,457 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 25,530 | 27,247 | 101,098 | 91,281 | ||||||||||||
Impairment and related charges | 106,603 | - | 106,603 | 4,486 | ||||||||||||
Restructuring and other related charges | 10,919 | 42,708 | 40,914 | 45,847 | ||||||||||||
743,485 | 635,722 | 2,435,044 | 2,245,020 | |||||||||||||
Operating income | 41,719 | 137,124 | 625,277 | 726,909 | ||||||||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | (38,816 | ) | (39,386 | ) | (157,798 | ) | (154,993 | ) | ||||||||
Interest income | 11,136 | 3,727 | 24,707 | 19,180 | ||||||||||||
Miscellaneous, net | 10,972 | (1,812 | ) | (6,000 | ) | 29,177 | ||||||||||
(16,708 | ) | (37,471 | ) | (139,091 | ) | (106,636 | ) | |||||||||
Income from operations before income taxes | 25,011 | 99,653 | 486,186 | 620,273 | ||||||||||||
Income tax expense | (24,663 | ) | (23,214 | ) | (78,470 | ) | (156,306 | ) | ||||||||
Net income including noncontrolling interests | 348 | 76,439 | 407,716 | 463,967 | ||||||||||||
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (8,925 | ) | (4,560 | ) | (27,230 | ) | (17,780 | ) | ||||||||
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders | $ | (8,577 | ) | $ | 71,879 | $ | 380,486 | $ | 446,187 | |||||||
Net income per share attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | (0.15 | ) | $ | 1.27 | $ | 6.77 | $ | 7.68 | |||||||
Diluted | $ | (0.15 | ) | $ | 1.24 | $ | 6.67 | $ | 7.57 | |||||||
Weighted average common shares: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 55,807 | 56,725 | 56,205 | 58,066 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 56,501 | 57,955 | 57,037 | 58,947 | ||||||||||||
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended |
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National Networks |
International and Other |
Inter-segment eliminations |
Consolidated | |||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $ | 156,242 | $ | (117,510 | ) | $ | 2,987 | $ | 41,719 | |||
Share-based compensation expense | 11,203 | 2,465 | - | 13,668 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 7,834 | 17,696 | - | 25,530 | ||||||||
Restructuring and other related charges | 6,678 | 4,169 | 72 | 10,919 | ||||||||
Impairment and related charges | - | 106,603 | - | 106,603 | ||||||||
Majority owned equity investees | - | 1,532 | - | 1,532 | ||||||||
Adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | 181,957 | $ | 14,955 | $ | 3,059 | $ | 199,971 |
Three Months Ended |
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National Networks |
International and Other |
Inter-segment eliminations |
Consolidated | ||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $ | 177,805 | $ | (48,428 | ) | $ | 7,747 | $ | 137,124 | ||||
Share-based compensation expense | 5,974 | 2,999 | - | 8,973 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 8,370 | 18,877 | - | 27,247 | |||||||||
Restructuring and other related charges | 17,160 | 32,050 | (6,502 | ) | 42,708 | ||||||||
Impairment and related charges | - | - | - | - | |||||||||
Majority owned equity investees | - | 3,043 | - | 3,043 | |||||||||
Adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | 209,309 | $ | 8,541 | $ | 1,245 | $ | 219,095 | |||||
Twelve Months Ended |
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National Networks |
International and Other |
Inter-segment eliminations |
Consolidated | ||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $ | 804,422 | $ | (170,039 | ) | $ | (9,106 | ) | $ | 625,277 | |||
Share-based compensation expense | 52,977 | 11,156 | - | 64,133 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 32,674 | 68,424 | - | 101,098 | |||||||||
Restructuring and other related charges | 13,453 | 28,084 | (623 | ) | 40,914 | ||||||||
Impairment and related charges | - | 106,603 | - | 106,603 | |||||||||
Majority owned equity investees | - | 5,965 | - | 5,965 | |||||||||
Adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | 903,526 | $ | 50,193 | $ | (9,729 | ) | $ | 943,990 |
Twelve Months Ended |
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National Networks |
International and Other |
Inter-segment eliminations |
Consolidated | ||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $ | 825,770 | $ | (93,326 | ) | $ | (5,535 | ) | $ | 726,909 | |||
Share-based compensation expense | 48,621 | 12,358 | - | 60,979 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 33,728 | 57,553 | - | 91,281 | |||||||||
Restructuring and other related charges | 17,160 | 35,189 | (6,502 | ) | 45,847 | ||||||||
Impairment and related charges | - | 4,486 | - | 4,486 | |||||||||
Majority owned equity investees | - | 3,043 | - | 3,043 | |||||||||
Adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | 925,279 | $ | 19,303 | $ | (12,037 | ) | $ | 932,545 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (In thousands) (Unaudited) |
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Capitalization | 2019 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 816,170 |
Credit facility debt (a) | $ | 731,250 |
Senior notes (a) | 2,400,000 | |
Other debt | - | |
Total debt | $ | 3,131,250 |
Net debt | $ | 2,315,080 |
Finance leases | 21,270 | |
Net debt and finance leases | $ | 2,336,350 |
Twelve Months Ended 2019 |
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Operating Income (GAAP) | $ | 625,277 |
Share-based compensation expense | 64,133 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 101,098 | |
Restructuring and other related charges | 40,914 | |
Impairment and related charges | 106,603 | |
Majority owned equity investees | 5,965 | |
Adjusted Operating Income (Non-GAAP) | $ | 943,990 |
Leverage ratio (b) . | 2.5 x |
(a) Represents the aggregate principal amount of the debt.
(b) Represents net debt and finance leases divided by Adjusted Operating Income for the twelve months ended
Free Cash Flow | Twelve Months Ended |
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2019 | 2018 | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 483,748 | $ | 606,547 | |||
Less: capital expenditures | (91,604 | ) | (89,802 | ) | |||
Less: distributions to noncontrolling interests | (15,558 | ) | (14,296 | ) | |||
Free cash flow | $ | 376,586 | $ | 502,449 | |||
Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share
Three Months Ended |
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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 |
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Reported Results (GAAP) | $ | 25,011 | $ | (24,663 | ) | $ | (8,925 | ) | $ | (8,577 | ) | $ | (0.15 | ) | |||||
Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | 11,934 | (2,057 | ) | (3,027 | ) | 6,850 | 0.12 | ||||||||||||
Restructuring and other related charges | 10,919 | (2,595 | ) | (442 | ) | 7,882 | 0.14 | ||||||||||||
Impairment and related charges | 106,603 | (17,147 | ) | - | 89,456 | 1.58 | |||||||||||||
Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP) |
$ | 154,467 | $ | (46,462 | ) | $ | (12,394 | ) | $ | 95,611 | $ | 1.69 |
Three Months Ended |
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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 |
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Reported Results (GAAP) | $ | 99,653 | $ | (23,214 | ) | $ | (4,560 | ) | $ | 71,879 | $ | 1.24 | |||||
Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | 13,907 | (2,017 | ) | (4,548 | ) | 7,342 | 0.13 | ||||||||||
Restructuring and other related charges | 42,708 | (8,715 | ) | (1,755 | ) | 32,238 | 0.56 | ||||||||||
Impairment and related charges | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP) |
$ | 156,268 | $ | (33,946 | ) | $ | (10,863 | ) | $ | 111,459 | $ | 1.92 |
Twelve Months Ended |
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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 |
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Reported Results (GAAP) | $ | 486,186 | $ | (78,470 | ) | $ | (27,230 | ) | $ | 380,486 | $ | 6.67 | |||||
Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | 46,169 | (7,778 | ) | (10,588 | ) | 27,803 | 0.49 | ||||||||||
Restructuring and other related charges | 40,914 | (9,214 | ) | (555 | ) | 31,145 | 0.55 | ||||||||||
Impairment and related charges | 106,603 | (17,147 | ) | - | 89,456 | 1.57 | |||||||||||
Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP) |
$ | 679,872 | $ | (112,609 | ) | $ | (38,373 | ) | $ | 528,890 | $ | 9.27 |
Twelve Months Ended |
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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 |
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Reported Results (GAAP) | $ | 620,273 | $ | (156,306 | ) | $ | (17,780 | ) | $ | 446,187 | $ | 7.57 | |||||
Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | 42,964 | (7,484 | ) | (7,968 | ) | 27,512 | 0.47 | ||||||||||
Restructuring and other related charges | 45,847 | (9,399 | ) | (1,755 | ) | 34,693 | 0.59 | ||||||||||
Impairment and related charges | 4,486 | (852 | ) | - | 3,634 | 0.06 | |||||||||||
Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP) |
$ | 713,570 | $ | (174,041 | ) | $ | (27,503 | ) | $ | 512,026 | $ | 8.69 |
Source: AMC Networks Inc.