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AMC Networks Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results

November 5, 2021 7:00 AM

NEW YORK, Nov. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks Inc. (“AMC Networks” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AMCX) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021.

Interim Chief Executive Officer Matt Blank said: "AMC Networks is in a very strong position, underscored by its third quarter revenue and AOI growth of 24% and 21%, respectively. In anticipation of having a strong finish to the year, we are increasing our full year financial guidance for total company revenue and AOI. We continue to see subscriber acquisition momentum and high engagement across our targeted streaming portfolio of AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now and ALLBLK, and are on track to deliver our year-end streaming target to achieve 9 million paid subscribers. We are building a streaming business that is sustainable and will be profitable over the long term, and with our owned IP, our library of high-quality content, and our strong legacy channels business, we have the right assets to drive growth and increase shareholder value."

Third Quarter Financial Highlights:

Dollars in thousands, except per share amountsThree Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021 2020 Change 2021 2020 Change
Net Revenues$810,766 $654,015 24.0 % $2,273,899 $2,034,681 11.8 %
Operating Income$188,326 $139,477 35.0 % $426,290 $361,249 18.0 %
Adjusted Operating Income$224,691 $185,491 21.1 % $713,307 $633,223 12.6 %
Diluted Earnings Per Share$2.55 $1.17 117.9 % $5.39 $2.69 100.4 %
Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share$2.68 $1.32 103.0 % $9.11 $5.17 76.2 %
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities$(87,183) $219,175 (139.8)% $43,984 $644,087 (93.2)%
Free Cash Flow(1)$(101,297) $203,009 (149.9)% $(891) $595,142 (100.1)%

Operational Highlights:

Segment Results

(dollars in thousands)

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021 2020 Change 2021 2020 Change
Net Revenues:
Domestic Operations$682,746 $546,865 24.8 % $1,895,730 $1,721,690 10.1 %
International and Other129,940 111,398 16.6 % 389,384 326,908 19.1 %
Corporate / Inter-segment Eliminations(1,920) (4,248) 54.8 % (11,215) (13,917) 19.4 %
Total Net Revenues$810,766 $654,015 24.0 % $2,273,899 $2,034,681 11.8 %
Operating Income:
Domestic Operations$213,299 $179,259 19.0 % $517,874 $621,446 (16.7)%
International and Other15,564 3,061 408.5 % 32,365 (118,140) 127.4 %
Corporate / Inter-segment Eliminations(40,537) (42,843) 5.4 % (123,949) (142,057) 12.7 %
Total Operating Income$188,326 $139,477 35.0 % $426,290 $361,249 18.0 %
Adjusted Operating Income:
Domestic Operations$231,076 $205,614 12.4 % $723,749 $683,000 6.0 %
International and Other22,109 8,917 147.9 % 70,777 42,343 67.2 %
Corporate / Inter-segment Eliminations(28,494) (29,040) 1.9 % (81,219) (92,120) 11.8 %
Total Adjusted Operating Income$224,691 $185,491 21.1 % $713,307 $633,223 12.6 %

Domestic Operations

International and Other

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 third quarter of 2021, the Company did not repurchase any shares. As of September 30, 2021, the Company had $135 million of authorization remaining for repurchase under the Stock Repurchase Program.

As of October 29, 2021 the Company had 30,767,784 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 September 30, 2021 for further details regarding the above matters.

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, cloud computing amortization, share-based compensation expense or benefit, impairment and other 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. 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 pages 7-8 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 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 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 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 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss its third quarter 2021 results. To listen to the call, visit http://www.amcnetworks.com or dial 833-714-3268, using the following conference ID: 1525219.

About AMC Networks Inc.

AMC Networks is a global entertainment company known for its popular and critically-acclaimed content. Its portfolio of brands includes AMC, BBC AMERICA (operated through a joint venture with BBC Studios), IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv, IFC Films, and a number of fast-growing streaming services, including the AMC+ premium streaming bundle, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now and ALLBLK. AMC Studios, the Company’s in-house studio, production and distribution operation, is behind award-winning owned series and franchises, including The Walking Dead, the highest-rated series in cable history. The Company also operates AMC Networks International, its international programming business, and 25/7 Media, its production services business.

Contacts

Investor Relations Corporate Communications
Nicholas Seibert (646) 740-5749 Georgia Juvelis (917) 542-6390
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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,
2021 2020 2021 2020
Revenues, net$810,766 $654,015 $2,273,899 $2,034,681
Operating expenses:
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)378,264 333,816 997,677 960,379
Selling, general and administrative220,011 148,769 610,164 488,581
Depreciation and amortization23,411 27,547 71,261 80,182
Impairment and other charges 158,973 130,411
Restructuring and other related charges754 4,406 9,534 13,879
622,440 514,538 1,847,609 1,673,432
Operating income188,326 139,477 426,290 361,249
Other income (expense):
Interest expense(31,413) (33,418) (97,674) (105,283)
Interest income2,264 2,994 7,614 11,276
Loss on extinguishment of debt (22,074) (2,908)
Miscellaneous, net54 11,138 19,634 (10,088)
(29,095) (19,286) (92,500) (107,003)
Income from operations before income taxes159,231 120,191 333,790 254,246
Income tax expense(40,744) (52,195) (77,980) (95,490)
Net income including noncontrolling interests118,487 67,996 255,810 158,756
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(7,836) (6,356) (22,253) (13,488)
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders$110,651 $61,640 $233,557 $145,268
Net income per share attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders:
Basic$2.60 $1.18 $5.52 $2.72
Diluted$2.55 $1.17 $5.39 $2.69
Weighted average common shares:
Basic42,506 52,346 42,308 53,374
Diluted43,440 52,904 43,332 53,917

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

Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
Domestic Operations International and Other Corporate / Inter-segment Eliminations Consolidated
Operating income (loss)$213,299 $15,564 $(40,537) $188,326
Share-based compensation expense4,174 545 4,736 9,455
Depreciation and amortization11,589 5,200 6,622 23,411
Impairment and other charges
Restructuring and other related charges(135) 800 89 754
Cloud computing amortization 596 596
Majority owned equity investees AOI2,149 2,149
Adjusted operating income (loss)$231,076 $22,109 $(28,494) $224,691

Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Domestic Operations International and Other Corporate / Inter-segment Eliminations Consolidated
Operating income (loss)$179,259 $3,061 $(42,843) $139,477
Share-based compensation expense4,437 919 7,038 12,394
Depreciation and amortization15,799 4,937 6,811 27,547
Impairment and other charges
Restructuring and other related charges4,452 (46) 4,406
Majority owned equity investees AOI1,667 1,667
Adjusted operating income (loss)$205,614 $8,917 $(29,040) $185,491

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Domestic Operations International and Other Corporate / Inter-segment Eliminations Consolidated
Operating income (loss)$517,874 $32,365 $(123,949) $426,290
Share-based compensation expense17,105 2,689 19,369 39,163
Depreciation and amortization36,678 14,477 20,106 71,261
Impairment and other charges143,000 15,973 158,973
Restructuring and other related charges2,508 5,273 1,753 9,534
Cloud computing amortization 1,502 1,502
Majority owned equity investees AOI6,584 6,584
Adjusted operating income (loss)$723,749 $70,777 $(81,219) $713,307

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Domestic Operations International and Other Corporate / Inter-segment Eliminations Consolidated
Operating income (loss)$621,446 $(118,140) $(142,057) $361,249
Share-based compensation expense12,005 2,437 28,699 43,141
Depreciation and amortization38,050 21,396 20,736 80,182
Impairment and other charges 130,411 130,411
Restructuring and other related charges7,138 6,239 502 13,879
Majority owned equity investees AOI4,361 4,361
Adjusted operating income (loss)$683,000 $42,343 $(92,120) $633,223

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

CapitalizationSeptember 30, 2021
Cash and cash equivalents$870,967
Credit facility debt (a)$675,000
Senior notes (a)2,200,000
Other debt1,500
Total debt$2,876,500
Net debt$2,005,533
Finance leases28,229
Net debt and finance leases$2,033,762
Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2021
Operating Income (GAAP)$507,685
Share-based compensation expense48,930
Depreciation and amortization95,685
Impairment and other charges150,789
Restructuring and other related charges30,723
Cloud computing amortization1,702
Majority owned equity investees11,181
Adjusted Operating Income (Non-GAAP)$846,695
Leverage ratio (b)2.4 x
  1. Represents the aggregate principal amount of the debt.
  2. Represents net debt and finance leases divided by Adjusted Operating Income for the twelve months ended September 30, 2021. This ratio differs from the calculation contained in the Company's credit facility. No adjustments have been made for consolidated entities that are not 100% owned.
Free Cash FlowThree Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021 2020 2021 2020
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities$(87,183) $219,175 $43,984 $644,087
Less: capital expenditures(11,120) (12,818) (29,969) (34,990)
Less: distributions to noncontrolling interests(2,994) (3,348) (14,906) (13,955)
Free cash flow$(101,297) $203,009 $(891) $595,142

Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
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)$159,231 $(40,744) $(7,836) $110,651 $2.55
Adjustments:
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets10,214 (1,691) (2,951) 5,572 0.12
Impairment and other charges
Restructuring and other related charges754 (387) 25 392 0.01
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP)$170,199 $(42,822) $(10,762) $116,615 $2.68

Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
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)$120,191 $(52,195) $(6,356) $61,640 $1.17
Adjustments:
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets9,548 (1,464) (3,027) 5,057 0.09
Impairment charges
Restructuring and other related charges4,406 (1,051) 3,355 0.06
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP)$134,145 $(54,710) $(9,383) $70,052 $1.32

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
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)$333,790 $(77,980) $(22,253) $233,557 $5.39
Adjustments:
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets29,077 (4,661) (8,928) 15,488 0.35
Impairment charges158,973 (38,078) 120,895 2.79
Restructuring and other related charges9,534 (1,419) 12 8,127 0.19
Loss on extinguishment of debt22,074 (5,257) 16,817 0.39
Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP)$553,448 $(127,395) $(31,169) $394,884 $9.11

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
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)$254,246 $(95,490) $(13,488) $145,268 $2.69
Adjustments:
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets32,642 (5,413) (9,081) 18,148 0.34
Impairment charges130,411 (27,984) 102,427 1.90
Restructuring and other related charges13,879 (3,349) 13 10,543 0.20
Loss on extinguishment of debt2,908 (733) 2,175 0.04
Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP)$434,086 $(132,969) $(22,556) $278,561 $5.17

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