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AMC Networks Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results

February 17, 2023 8:30 AM

NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks Inc. ("AMC Networks" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AMCX) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022.

AMC Networks Interim Executive Chairman James L. Dolan said: "AMC Networks is focused on maximizing the value of our high-quality, popular content through optimized content monetization as we reduce costs and drive cash flow. We believe this approach will position the company well to navigate current industry dynamics and enable us to generate long-term shareholder value."

Operational Highlights:

Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights:

Full Year Financial Highlights:

Dollars in thousands, except per share amountsThree Months Ended December 31, Twelve Months Ended December 31,
2022 2021 Change 2022 2021 Change
Net Revenues$964,520 $803,709 20.0% $3,096,545 $3,077,608 0.6%
Operating Income (Loss)$(391,641) $63,632 (715.5)% $86,916 $489,922 (82.3)%
Adjusted Operating Income$137,371 $102,763 33.7% $738,402 $816,070 (9.5)%
Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share$(6.11) $0.39 (1666.7)% $0.17 $5.77 (97.1)%
Adjusted Earnings Per Share$2.52 $0.54 366.7% $9.21 $9.64 (4.5)%
Net cash provided by operating activities$145,243 $99,490 46.0% $181,834 $143,474 26.7%
Free Cash Flow$127,756 $72,379 76.5% $102,605 $71,488 43.5%

(1) See page 6 of this earnings release for a discussion of non-GAAP financial measures used in this release. This discussion includes the definition of Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted EPS and Free Cash Flow.

Segment Results:(dollars in thousands)

Three Months Ended December 31, Twelve Months Ended December 31,
2022 2021 Change 2022 2021 Change
Net Revenues:
Domestic Operations$861,108 $684,886 25.70% $2,675,142 $2,580,616 3.70%
International and Other 107,633 121,933 (11.70)% 442,525 511,317 (13.50)%
Inter-segment Eliminations (4,221) (3,110) (35.70)% (21,122) (14,325) (47.40)%
Total Net Revenues$964,520 $803,709 20.00% $3,096,545 $3,077,608 0.60%
Operating Income (Loss):
Domestic Operations$(287,426) $100,001 (387.40)% $286,517 $617,875 (53.60)%
International and Other (36,702) 4,802 (864.30)% 3,031 37,167 (91.80)%
Corporate / Inter-segment Eliminations (67,513) (41,171) (64.00)% (202,632) (165,120) (22.70)%
Total Operating Income (Loss)$391,641) $63,632 (715.50)% $86,916 $489,922 (82.30)%
Adjusted Operating Income (Loss):
Domestic Operations$153,987 $121,692 26.50% $789,396 $845,441 (6.60)%
International and Other 13,480 12,517 7.70% 68,989 83,294 (17.20)%
Corporate / Inter-segment Eliminations (30,096) (31,446) 4.30% (119,983) (112,665) (6.50)%
Total Adjusted Operating Income$137,371 $102,763 33.70% $738,402 $816,070 (9.50)%

Domestic Operations

Fourth Quarter Results:

Full Year Results:

International and Other

Fourth Quarter Results:

Full Year Results:

Other Matters

Restructuring and other related charges

On November 28, 2022, the Company commenced a restructuring plan designed to achieve significant cost reductions, encompassing initiatives that include, among other things, strategic programming assessments and organizational restructuring costs. Programming assessments pertain to a broad mix of owned and licensed content, including legacy television series and films that will no longer be in active rotation on the Company’s linear or digital platforms. Restructuring and other related charges recorded in 2022, were primarily related to content impairments of $403.8 million, as well as severance and other personnel costs of $45.2 million. Of the $449.0 million total charge, $423.2 million related to Domestic Operations, $2.9 million related to AMCNI, and $22.9 million related to Corporate.

Impairment and other charges

In December 2022, we performed our annual goodwill impairment test and concluded that the estimated fair value of our AMCNI reporting unit declined to less than its carrying amount. The decrease in the estimated fair value was in response to current and expected trends across the International television broadcasting markets, as well as a decrease in the financial multiples used to estimate the fair value using the market approach. As a result, we recognized an impairment charge of $40.7 million, reflecting a partial write-down of the goodwill associated with the AMCNI reporting unit.

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 December 31, 2022, the Company did not repurchase any shares. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had $135 million of authorization remaining for repurchase under the Stock Repurchase Program.

As of February 10, 2023, the Company had 31,524,521 shares of Class A Common Stock and 11,484,408 shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding.

Please see the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, which will be filed later today, 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 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 pages 9-10 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 11 of this release.

The Company defines Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share ("Adjusted EPS"), which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as earnings per diluted share excluding the following items: amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets; impairment and other charges (including gains or losses on sales or dispositions of businesses); non-cash impairments of goodwill, intangible and fixed assets; restructuring and other related charges; and gains and losses related to the extinguishment of debt; as well as the impact of taxes on the aforementioned items. The Company believes the most comparable GAAP financial measure is earnings per diluted share. The Company believes that Adjusted EPS is one of several benchmarks used by analysts and investors who follow the industry for comparison of its performance with other companies in the industry, although the Company’s measure of Adjusted EPS may not be directly comparable to similar measures reported by other companies. For a reconciliation of earnings per diluted share to Adjusted EPS, please see pages 12-13 of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements

This earnings release may contain statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve risks and uncertainties and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including financial community and rating agency perceptions of the Company and its business, operations, financial condition and the industries in which it operates and the factors described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" contained therein. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein.

Conference Call Information

AMC Networks will host a conference call today at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2022 results. To listen to the call, please visit investors.amcnetworks.com.

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 anime-focused HIDIVE streaming service, in addition to AMC, BBC AMERICA (operated through a joint venture with BBC Studios), IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv, IFC Films and RLJE 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 Relations Corporate Communications
Nicholas Seibert (646) 740-5749 Georgia Juvelis (917) 542-6390
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AMC NETWORKS INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)(unaudited)

Three Months EndedDecember 31, Twelve Months EndedDecember 31,
2022 2021 2022 2021
Revenues, net$964,520 $803,709 $3,096,545 $3,077,608
Operating expenses:
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization) 612,434 434,406 1,515,902 1,432,083
Selling, general and administrative 226,373 281,570 896,817 891,734
Depreciation and amortization 27,671 22,620 107,227 93,881
Impairment and other charges 40,717 637 40,717 159,610
Restructuring and other related charges 448,966 844 448,966 10,378
Total operating expenses 1,356,161 740,077 3,009,629 2,587,686
Operating income (loss) (391,641) 63,632 86,916 489,922
Other income (expense):
Interest expense (36,677) (31,399) (133,762) (129,073)
Interest income 4,774 2,629 13,326 10,243
Loss on extinguishment of debt (22,074)
Miscellaneous, net 28 5,580 3,568 25,214
Total other expense (31,875) (23,190) (116,868) (115,690)
Income (loss) from operations before income taxes (423,516) 40,442 (29,952) 374,232
Income tax benefit (expense) 144,098 (16,413) 40,980 (94,393)
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interests (279,418) 24,029 11,028 279,839
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 14,729 (6,990) (3,434) (29,243)
Net income (loss) attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders$(264,689) $17,039 $7,594 $250,596
Net income (loss) per share attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders:
Basic$(6.11) $0.40 $0.18 $5.92
Diluted$(6.11) $0.39 $0.17 $5.77
Weighted average common shares:
Basic 43,328 42,518 43,135 42,361
Diluted 43,328 43,755 43,731 43,439

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

Three Months Ended December 31, 2022
Domestic Operations Internationaland Other Corporate /Inter-segmentEliminations Consolidated
Operating income (loss)$(287,426) $(36,702) $(67,513) $(391,641)
Share-based compensation expenses 2,815 2,142 1,167 6,124
Depreciation and amortization 11,872 4,469 11,330 27,671
Restructuring and other related charges 423,205 2,854 22,907 448,966
Impairment and other charges 40,717 40,717
Cloud computing amortization 6 2,013 2,019
Majority owned equity investees AOI 3,515 3,515
Adjusted operating income (loss)$153,987 $13,480 ($(30,096) $137,371

Three Months Ended December 31, 2021
DomesticOperations Internationaland Other Corporate /Inter-segmentEliminations Consolidated
Operating income (loss)$100,001 $4,802 $(41,171) $63,632
Share-based compensation expenses 4,972 938 2,852 8,762
Depreciation and amortization 11,347 5,330 5,943 22,620
Restructuring and other related charges 8 810 26 844
Impairment and other charges 637 637
Cloud computing amortization 904 904
Majority owned equity investees AOI 5,364 5,364
Adjusted operating income (loss)$121,692 $12,517 $(31,446) $102,763

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

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022
DomesticOperations Internationaland Other Corporate /Inter-segmentEliminations Consolidated
Operating income (loss)$286,517 $3,031 $(202,632) $86,916
Share-based compensation expenses 12,815 3,900 13,271 29,986
Depreciation and amortization 49,588 18,487 39,152 107,227
Restructuring and other related charges 423,205 2,854 22,907 448,966
Impairment and other charges 40,717 40,717
Cloud computing amortization 23 7,319 7,342
Majority owned equity investees AOI 17,248 17,248
Adjusted operating income (loss)$789,396 $68,989 $(119,983) $738,402

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2021
DomesticOperations Internationaland Other Corporate /Inter-segmentEliminations Consolidated
Operating income (loss)$617,875 $37,167 $(165,120) $489,922
Share-based compensation expenses 22,077 3,627 22,221 47,925
Depreciation and amortization 48,025 19,807 26,049 93,881
Restructuring and other related charges 2,516 6,083 1,779 10,378
Impairment and other charges 143,000 16,610 159,610
Cloud computing amortization 2,406 2,406
Majority owned equity investees AOI 11,948 11,948
Adjusted operating income (loss)$845,441 $83,294 $(112,665) $816,070

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

CapitalizationDecember 31, 2022
Cash and cash equivalents$930,002
Credit facility debt (a)$641,250
Senior notes (a) 2,200,000
Total debt$2,841,250
Net debt$1,911,248
Finance leases 23,235
Net debt and finance leases$1,934,483
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022
Operating Income (GAAP)$86,916
Share-based compensation expense 29,986
Depreciation and amortization 107,227
Restructuring and other related charges 448,966
Impairment and other charges 40,717
Cloud computing amortization 7,342
Majority owned equity investees AOI 17,248
Adjusted Operating Income (Non-GAAP)$738,402
Leverage ratio (b) 2.6x

(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 December 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 EndedDecember 31, Twelve Months EndedDecember 31,
2022 2021 2022 2021
Net cash provided by operating activities$145,243 $99,490 $181,834 $143,474
Less: capital expenditures (10,762) (12,603) (44,272) (42,572)
Less: distributions to noncontrolling interests (6,725) (14,508) (34,957) (29,414)
Free cash flow$127,756 $72,379 $102,605 $71,488

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

Adjusted Earnings Per Share
Three Months Ended December 31, 2022
Income (loss)from operationsbefore incometaxes Income tax(expense) benefit Net (income)loss attributableto noncontrollinginterests Net income(loss)attributable toAMC Networks’stockholders Diluted EPSattributable toAMC Networks’stockholders
Reported Results (GAAP)$(423,516) $144,098 $14,729 $(264,689) $(6.11)
Adjustments:
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets 10,274 (1,911) (1,680) 6,683 0.15
Restructuring and other related charges 448,966 (99,285) (21,846) 327,835 7.57
Impairment and other charges 40,717 40,717 0.94
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Dilutive share basis difference - GAAP vs. Adjusted(1) (0.03)
Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP)$76,441 $42,902 $(8,797) $110,546 $2.52

(1) For the reconciliation of Adjusted EPS to GAAP EPS, the item "Dilutive share basis difference - GAAP vs. Adjusted" represents the impact of the adjustments from a net loss to net income position, which required a change in the dilutive shares outstanding to reflect additional dilutive shares associated with restricted stock units that were considered anti-dilutive on a GAAP basis.

Three Months Ended December 31, 2021
Income fromoperationsbefore incometaxes Income taxexpense Net (income)loss attributableto noncontrollinginterests Net incomeattributable toAMC Networks’stockholders Diluted EPSattributable toAMC Networks’stockholders
Reported Results (GAAP)$40,442 $(16,413) $(6,990) $17,039 $0.39
Adjustments:
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets 9,995 (1,613) (2,952) 5,430 0.12
Restructuring and other related charges 844 (394) 450 0.01
Impairment and other charges 637 171 808 0.02
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP)$51,918 $(18,249) $(9,942) $23,727 $0.54

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

Adjusted Earnings Per Share
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022
Income (loss)from operationsbefore incometaxes Income tax(expense) benefit Net (income)loss attributableto noncontrollinginterests Net incomeattributable toAMC Networks’stockholders Diluted EPSattributable toAMC Networks’stockholders
Reported Results (GAAP)$(29,952) $40,980 $(3,434) $7,594 $0.17
Adjustments:
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets 41,469 (8,073) (6,720) 26,676 0.61
Restructuring and other related charges 448,966 (99,285) (21,846) 327,835 7.50
Impairment and other charges 40,717 40,717 0.93
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP)$501,200 $(66,378) $(32,000) $402,822 $9.21

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2021
Income fromoperationsbefore incometaxes Income taxexpense Net (income)loss attributableto noncontrollinginterests Net incomeattributable toAMC Networks’stockholders Diluted EPSattributable toAMC Networks’stockholders
Reported Results (GAAP)$374,232 $(94,393) $(29,243) $250,596 $5.77
Adjustments:
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets 39,072 (6,274) (11,880) 20,918 0.48
Restructuring and other related charges 10,378 (1,813) 12 8,577 0.20
Impairment and other charges 159,610 (37,907) 121,703 2.80
Loss on extinguishment of debt 22,074 (5,257) 16,817 0.39
Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP)$605,366 $(145,644) $(41,111) $418,611 $9.64

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