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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): May 5, 2022
Commission File Number: 1-35106


AMC Networks Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware27-5403694
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(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)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareAMCXTheNASDAQStock Market LLC
 

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:
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging Growth Company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨



Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 5, 2022, AMC Networks Inc. (the “Registrant”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. 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:May 5, 2022 By:/s/ Christina Spade
 Christina Spade
 Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer


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AMC NETWORKS INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2022 RESULTS
New York, NY – May 5, 2022: AMC Networks Inc. (“AMC Networks” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AMCX) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
Interim Chief Executive Officer Matt Blank said: "AMC Networks had solid first quarter performance, highlighted by 3% total company revenue growth and continued growth of our streaming portfolio to end the quarter with 9.5 million total subscribers. We continue to advance our differentiated strategy of offering streaming services that appeal to audiences with distinct affinities and passions, which is leading to strong consumer loyalty and low churn. 2022 is the biggest year of original programming in AMC Networks’ history and our content continues to break through, including the recent final season premiere of Better Call Saul, which drove record levels of subscriber acquisition for AMC+. With our content cost advantages, our ability to super serve audiences, and our clear path to profitability by virtue of our unique strategy, we are reaffirming our full year 2022 financial outlook and our target of achieving 20 million to 25 million streaming subscribers in 2025, as we continue to reconstitute our revenue mix and as we remain focused on profitability.”
First Quarter Financial Highlights:
Net revenues increased 3% to $712 million as compared to the prior year, driven by growth in streaming and advertising revenues
Operating income increased 3% to $175 million; Adjusted Operating Income(1) decreased 11% to $211 million as compared to the prior year quarter, due to increased content, marketing and technology investments to drive growth of our streaming and digital businesses
Diluted EPS of $2.38; Adjusted EPS(1) of $2.54

    
Dollars in thousands, except per share amountsThree Months Ended March 31,
20222021Change
Net Revenues$712,157 $691,741 3.0 %
Operating Income$174,677 $169,708 2.9 %
Adjusted Operating Income$211,184 $237,979 (11.3)%
Diluted Earnings Per Share$2.38 $2.02 17.8 %
Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share$2.54 $2.98 (14.8)%
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities$(23,555)$107,563 (121.9)%
Free Cash Flow(1)
$(36,648)$96,562 (138.0)%
(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, Adjusted EPS and Free Cash Flow.

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Operational Highlights:
On track to achieve long-term subscriber goal of 20 million to 25 million streaming subscribers by 2025 with 9.5 million streaming subscribers as of March 31, 2022
Reaffirming full year 2022 financial outlook of low-single digit total company revenue growth, Adjusted Operating Income approximately 10% lower than full year 2021 with increased content, marketing and technology investments, and Free Cash Flow of approximately $100 million
Greenlit new AMC+ and AMC original series including The Walking Dead Universe's Isle of the Dead, starring Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Straight Man, starring Bob Odenkirk, The Driver, starring Giancarlo Esposito, and Orphan Black: Echoes
Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches has cast Alexandra Daddario, Harry Hamlin and Jack Huston as lead characters, in the second series from the Anne Rice universe of best selling novels the company acquired in 2020
Reinvented IFC Films' Pay 1 window to offer exclusive movies on AMC+, every Friday, beginning May 6th
Developing new FAST channels including AMC en Español, ALLBLK Gems, HIDIVE x ANIME, Shorts, Cortos, and OVERTIME
Debuted the industry's first national linear addressable advertising campaign, with Amazon, across our full slate of original programming on AMC and WEtv
Launched the AMC+ premium streaming bundle in India on Apple TV Channels
Segment Results
(dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021Change
Net Revenues:
Domestic Operations$605,543 $573,969 5.5 %
International and Other109,851 121,167 (9.3)%
Inter-segment Eliminations(3,237)(3,395)4.7 %
Total Net Revenues$712,157 $691,741 3.0 %
Operating Income (Loss):
Domestic Operations$198,522 $216,459 (8.3)%
International and Other17,355 (3,162)648.9 %
Corporate / Inter-segment Eliminations(41,200)(43,589)5.5 %
Total Operating Income$174,677 $169,708 2.9 %
Adjusted Operating Income (Loss):
Domestic Operations$219,219 $242,533 (9.6)%
International and Other23,012 23,563 (2.3)%
Corporate / Inter-segment Eliminations(31,047)(28,117)(10.4)%
Total Adjusted Operating Income$211,184 $237,979 (11.3)%

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Domestic Operations
First Quarter Results:
Domestic Operations' revenues for the first quarter increased 6% to $606 million compared to the prior year
Distribution and Other revenues increased 8% to $405 million
Subscription revenues increased 8% due to increased streaming revenues driven by subscriber growth on our streaming services, partially offset by a low-single digit decrease in linear affiliate revenues from declines in the linear subscriber universe
Content licensing revenues increased 9% to $61 million, due to a higher number of original programs distributed as compared to the prior year
Advertising revenues increased 1% to $201 million due to higher pricing and digital growth, partially offset by lower linear ratings
Operating Income decreased 8% to $199 million in the quarter
Adjusted Operating Income decreased 10% to $219 million, reflecting revenue growth and increased programming and marketing investments to support the continued growth of streaming revenue

International and Other
First Quarter Results:
International and Other revenues for the first quarter decreased 9% to $110 million compared to the prior year; excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, revenues decreased 7%
Distribution and Other revenues decreased 12% to $87 million, primarily due to the timing of productions at 25/7 Media as well as the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation at AMCNI; excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, Distribution and Other revenues decreased 9%
Advertising revenues increased 4% to $22 million due to higher pricing, partially offset by the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation at AMCNI; excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, advertising revenues increased 7%
Operating Income increased $21 million to $17 million in the quarter, which in the prior year quarter included a $16 million charge related to the Levity LiveCo spin-off transaction
Adjusted Operating Income decreased 2% to $23 million in the quarter reflecting decreased revenues, and the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation, partially offset by continued expense management; excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, Adjusted Operating Income decreased 1%

Other Matters
Stock Repurchase Program & Outstanding Shares
As previously disclosed, the Company's Board of Directors has authorized a program to repurchase up to $1.5 billion of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock. The Stock Repurchase Program has no pre-established closing date and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. During the quarter ended March 31, 2022, the Company did not repurchase any shares. As of March 31, 2022, the Company had $135 million of authorization remaining for repurchase under the Stock Repurchase Program.
As of April 29, 2022 the Company had 31,434,451 shares of Class A Common Stock and 11,484,408 shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding.
Please see the Company’s Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2022, which will be filed later today, for further details regarding the above matters.
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Description of Non-GAAP Measures

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.

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 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 page 7 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 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 8 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 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 page 9 of this release.
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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 10:30 a.m. ET to discuss its first quarter 2022 results. To listen to the call, visit http://www.amcnetworks.com or dial 833-714-3268, using the following conference ID: 4761098.

About AMC Networks Inc.

AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) is a global entertainment company known for its popular and critically-acclaimed content. Its brands include targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, and the newest addition to its targeted streaming portfolio, the anime-focused HIDIVE streaming service, in addition to AMC, BBC AMERICA (operated through a joint venture with BBC Studios), IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv and IFC Films. AMC Studios, the Company’s in-house studio, production and distribution operation, is behind some of the biggest titles and brands known to a global audience, including The Walking Dead, the Anne Rice catalog and the Agatha Christie library. The Company also operates AMC Networks International, its international programming business, and 25/7 Media, its production services business.

Contacts
Investor RelationsCorporate Communications
Nicholas Seibert (646) 740-5749Georgia Juvelis (917) 542-6390
nicholas.seibert@amcnetworks.comgeorgia.juvelis@amcnetworks.com

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AMC NETWORKS INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
Revenues, net
$712,157 $691,741 
Operating expenses:
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)
284,237 280,572 
Selling, general and administrative
230,653 191,535 
Depreciation and amortization22,590 25,246 
Impairment and other charges— 16,055 
Restructuring and other related charges— 8,625 
Total operating expenses537,480 522,033 
Operating income174,677 169,708 
Other income (expense):
Interest expense(30,797)(34,742)
Interest income2,460 2,342 
Loss on extinguishment of debt— (22,074)
Miscellaneous, net5,828 5,406 
Total other expense(22,509)(49,068)
Income from operations before income taxes152,168 120,640 
Income tax expense(41,634)(25,915)
Net income including noncontrolling interests110,534 94,725 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(6,346)(7,704)
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders$104,188 $87,021 
Net income per share attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders:
Basic$2.44 $2.08 
Diluted$2.38 $2.02 
Weighted average common shares:
Basic42,780 41,930 
Diluted43,715 43,171 


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


Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
Domestic OperationsInternational and OtherCorporate / Inter-segment EliminationsConsolidated
Operating income (loss)
$198,522 $17,355 $(41,200)$174,677 
Share-based compensation expenses
3,673 754 3,702 8,129 
Depreciation and amortization12,136 4,903 5,551 22,590 
Restructuring and other related charges— — — — 
Impairment and other charges— — — — 
Cloud computing amortization
— 900 907 
Majority owned equity investees AOI4,881 — — 4,881 
Adjusted operating income (loss)
$219,219 $23,012 $(31,047)$211,184 



Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Domestic OperationsInternational and OtherCorporate / Inter-segment EliminationsConsolidated
Operating income (loss)$216,459 $(3,162)$(43,589)$169,708 
Share-based compensation expenses5,639 1,231 6,576 13,446 
Depreciation and amortization13,373 4,949 6,924 25,246 
Restructuring and other related charges2,427 4,490 1,708 8,625 
Impairment and other charges— 16,055 — 16,055 
Cloud computing amortization— — 264 264 
Majority owned equity investees AOI4,635 — — 4,635 
Adjusted operating income (loss)$242,533 $23,563 $(28,117)$237,979 


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AMC NETWORKS INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


CapitalizationMarch 31, 2022
Cash and cash equivalents
$821,626 
Credit facility debt (a)
$666,563 
Senior notes (a)
2,200,000 
Total debt$2,866,563 
Net debt
$2,044,937 
Finance leases26,320 
Net debt and finance leases$2,071,257 
Twelve Months Ended March 31, 2022
Operating Income (GAAP)$494,891 
Share-based compensation expense42,608 
Depreciation and amortization91,225 
Impairment and other charges143,555 
Restructuring and other related charges1,753 
Cloud computing amortization3,049 
Majority owned equity investees12,194 
Adjusted Operating Income (Non-GAAP)$789,275 
Leverage ratio (b)
2.6 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 March 31, 2022. 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.


Free Cash FlowThree Months Ended March 31,
20222021
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
$(23,555)$107,563 
Less: capital expenditures
(11,528)(8,537)
Less: distributions to noncontrolling interests
(1,565)(2,464)
Free cash flow
$(36,648)$96,562 
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Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
Income from operations before income taxesIncome tax expenseNet income attributable to noncontrolling interestsNet income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholdersDiluted EPS attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders
Reported Results (GAAP)
$152,168 $(41,634)$(6,346)$104,188 $2.38 
Adjustments:
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets10,564 (2,087)(1,680)6,797 0.16 
Impairment and other charges— — — — — 
Restructuring and other related charges— — — — — 
Loss on extinguishment of debt— — — — — 
Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP)$162,732 $(43,721)$(8,026)$110,985 $2.54 



Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Income from operations before income taxesIncome tax expenseNet income attributable to noncontrolling interestsNet income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholdersDiluted EPS attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders
Reported Results (GAAP)
$120,640 $(25,915)$(7,704)$87,021 $2.02 
Adjustments:
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets9,541 (1,496)(3,027)5,018 0.11 
Impairment and other charges16,055 (3,824)— 12,231 0.28 
Restructuring and other related charges8,625 (986)(29)7,610 0.18 
Loss on extinguishment of debt22,074 (5,257)— 16,817 0.39 
Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP)$176,935 $(37,478)$(10,760)$128,697 $2.98 



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