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AMC Networks Inc | NASDAQ:AMCX | NASDAQ | Common Stock |
Price Change | % Change | Share Price | Bid Price | Offer Price | High Price | Low Price | Open Price | Shares Traded | Last Trade | |
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0.31 | 2.69% | 11.85 | 11.69 | 12.94 | 11.92 | 11.73 | 11.73 | 384,328 | 05:00:03 |
President and Chief Executive Officer Josh Sapan said: “AMC Networks had solid performance in the first quarter and we are on course to meet our 2021 financial and streaming targets, including reaching at least 9 million paid subscribers by year end. The transition of the company to be the worldwide leader in targeted streaming on the strength of our focused, strong content continues on track. The support of our distribution partners for our streaming efforts and our advanced advertising strides are providing us with both stability and momentum. We believe the high viewer engagement, efficient economic model, and pricing power of our streaming offerings provide us with important strategic advantages which, when coupled with our valuable linear channel offerings, will fuel our growth and continue to position us very well over the near and long term.”
First Quarter Financial Highlights:
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||
Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts | 2021 | 2020 | Change | |||||||||
Net Revenues | $ | 691,741 | $ | 734,375 | (5.8 | ) | % | |||||
Operating Income | $ | 169,708 | $ | 172,970 | (1.9 | ) | % | |||||
Total Adjusted Operating Income | $ | 237,979 | $ | 222,454 | 7.0 | % | ||||||
Diluted Earnings Per Share | $ | 2.02 | $ | 1.22 | 65.6 | % | ||||||
Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share | $ | 2.98 | $ | 1.47 | 102.6 | % | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 107,563 | $ | 198,408 | (45.8 | ) | % | |||||
Free Cash Flow | $ | 96,562 | $ | 182,411 | (47.1 | ) | % |
(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 (Loss), Adjusted EPS and Free Cash Flow. | |
Operational Highlights:
Changes to Segment Reporting:
In the first quarter of 2021, the Company changed its presentation of operating segments, reflecting a reorganized operating structure focused on a multi-platform distribution approach to content monetization. The Company’s streaming services and IFC Films, previously included in the International and Other segment, are now included within the Domestic Operations segment (formerly referred to as the National Networks segment). In addition, certain corporate overhead costs are no longer allocated to the operating segments. Operating segment information for the prior period has been recast to reflect these changes.(3) The new reporting structure consists of the following two operating segments:
(2) | See page 4 for information related to the spin-off of the Levity LiveCo. | |
(3) | See page 12 for a summary of segment reporting changes. | |
Segment Results
(dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||
2021 | 2020 | Change | ||||||||||
Net Revenues: | ||||||||||||
Domestic Operations | $ | 573,969 | $ | 611,893 | (6.2 | ) | % | |||||
International and Other | 121,167 | 124,828 | (2.9 | ) | % | |||||||
Corporate / Inter-segment Eliminations | (3,395 | ) | (2,346 | ) | n/m | |||||||
Total Net Revenues | $ | 691,741 | $ | 734,375 | (5.8 | ) | % | |||||
Operating Income (Loss): | ||||||||||||
Domestic Operations | $ | 216,459 | $ | 224,600 | (3.6 | ) | % | |||||
International and Other | (3,162 | ) | 4,361 | (172.5 | ) | % | ||||||
Corporate / Inter-segment Eliminations | (43,589 | ) | (55,991 | ) | n/m | |||||||
Total Operating Income | $ | 169,708 | $ | 172,970 | (1.9 | ) | % | |||||
Adjusted Operating Income (Loss): | ||||||||||||
Domestic Operations | $ | 242,533 | $ | 241,033 | 0.6 | % | ||||||
International and Other | 23,563 | 17,843 | 32.1 | % | ||||||||
Corporate / Inter-segment Eliminations | (28,117 | ) | (36,422 | ) | n/m | |||||||
Total Adjusted Operating Income | $ | 237,979 | $ | 222,454 | 7.0 | % | ||||||
Domestic Operations
International and Other
Other Matters
Levity Spin-off Transaction
In March 2021, the Company completed a spin-off of the live comedy venue and talent management businesses ("LiveCo") of Levity Entertainment Group, LLC. In connection with the transaction, the Company effectively exchanged all of its rights and interests in LiveCo for the release of its obligations, principally related to leases. As a result of this divestiture, the Company recognized a loss on the disposal of $16.1 million reflecting the net assets transferred (consisting of property and equipment, lease right-of-use assets and intangibles, partially offset by lease and other obligations), which is included in Impairment and other charges. The Company retained its interest in the production services business of Levity Entertainment Group, LLC, which was renamed 25/7 Media Holdings LLC following the spin-off.
Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
As previously disclosed, on February 8, 2021, AMC Networks entered into Amendment No. 1 to its existing Credit Agreement. Amendment No. 1 extends the maturity dates of the $675 million term loan A facility and $500 million revolving credit facility under the Credit Agreement to February 8, 2026, and makes certain other amendments to the covenants and other provisions of the Credit Agreement.
Senior Notes Issuance / Debt Redemption
As previously disclosed, on February 8, 2021, AMC Networks issued $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.25% senior notes due February 15, 2029 in a registered public offering and received net proceeds of $982.3 million, after deducting underwriting discounts, commissions and expenses. The Company used the net proceeds to redeem (i) the remaining $400 million principal amount of the Company’s 4.75% senior notes due 2022 and (ii) $600 million principal amount of the Company’s 5.00% senior notes due 2024 on February 26, 2021.
Stock Repurchase Program
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 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 first quarter 2021, the Company did not repurchase any shares. As of March 31, 2021, the Company had $135 million available for repurchase under the stock repurchase program.
Restructuring and Other Related Charges
In November 2020, management commenced a restructuring plan (the “2020 Plan”) designed to streamline the Company’s operations through a reduction of its domestic workforce. The 2020 Plan is intended to improve the organizational design of the Company through the elimination of certain roles and centralization of certain functional areas of the Company. In connection with the 2020 Plan, in the first quarter 2021, the Company incurred severance and other personnel costs of $4.1 million. Additional restructuring and other related charges for first quarter 2021 were $4.5 million, which related to costs associated with the termination of distribution in certain territories.
Please see the Company’s Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 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. 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 9 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 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 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 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 first quarter 2021 results. To listen to the call, visit http://www.amcnetworks.com or dial 833-714-3268, using the following conference ID: 4983104.
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 |
nicholas.seibert@amcnetworks.com | georgia.juvelis@amcnetworks.com |
AMC NETWORKS INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (In thousands, except per share amounts)(unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2021 | 2020 | |||||||
Revenues, net | $ | 691,741 | $ | 734,375 | ||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization) | 280,572 | 344,060 | ||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 191,535 | 184,649 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 25,246 | 26,730 | ||||||
Impairment and other charges | 16,055 | — | ||||||
Restructuring and other related charges | 8,625 | 5,966 | ||||||
522,033 | 561,405 | |||||||
Operating income | 169,708 | 172,970 | ||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||
Interest expense | (34,742 | ) | (37,564 | ) | ||||
Interest income | 2,342 | 4,555 | ||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | (22,074 | ) | (2,908 | ) | ||||
Miscellaneous, net | 5,406 | (29,939 | ) | |||||
(49,068 | ) | (65,856 | ) | |||||
Income from operations before income taxes | 120,640 | 107,114 | ||||||
Income tax expense | (25,915 | ) | (33,588 | ) | ||||
Net income including noncontrolling interests | 94,725 | 73,526 | ||||||
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (7,704 | ) | (4,859 | ) | ||||
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders | $ | 87,021 | $ | 68,667 | ||||
Net income per share attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders: | ||||||||
Basic | $ | 2.08 | $ | 1.24 | ||||
Diluted | $ | 2.02 | $ | 1.22 | ||||
Weighted average common shares: | ||||||||
Basic | 41,930 | 55,477 | ||||||
Diluted | 43,171 | 56,061 | ||||||
AMC NETWORKS INC.SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (Dollars in thousands)(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 | |||||||||||||||
Domestic Operations | International and Other | Corporate /Inter-segment Eliminations | Consolidated | ||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $ | 216,459 | $ | (3,162 | ) | $ | (43,589 | ) | $ | 169,708 | |||||
Share-based compensation expense | 5,639 | 1,231 | 6,576 | 13,446 | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 13,373 | 4,949 | 6,924 | 25,246 | |||||||||||
Impairment and other charges | — | 16,055 | — | 16,055 | |||||||||||
Restructuring and other related charges | 2,427 | 4,490 | 1,708 | 8,625 | |||||||||||
Cloud computing amortization | — | — | 264 | 264 | |||||||||||
Majority owned equity investees AOI | 4,635 | — | — | 4,635 | |||||||||||
Adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | 242,533 | $ | 23,563 | $ | (28,117 | ) | $ | 237,979 |
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 | |||||||||||||||
Domestic Operations | International and Other | Corporate /Inter-segment Eliminations | Consolidated | ||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $ | 224,600 | $ | 4,361 | $ | (55,991 | ) | $ | 172,970 | ||||||
Share-based compensation expense | 2,724 | 609 | 12,179 | 15,512 | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 10,951 | 8,896 | 6,883 | 26,730 | |||||||||||
Restructuring and other related charges | 1,482 | 3,977 | 507 | 5,966 | |||||||||||
Majority owned equity investees AOI | 1,276 | — | — | 1,276 | |||||||||||
Adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | 241,033 | $ | 17,843 | $ | (36,422 | ) | $ | 222,454 | ||||||
AMC NETWORKS INC.SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (In thousands)(Unaudited)
Capitalization | March 31, 2021 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 993,123 | ||
Credit facility debt (a) | $ | 675,000 | ||
Senior notes (a) | 2,200,000 | |||
Total debt | $ | 2,875,000 | ||
Net debt | $ | 1,881,877 | ||
Finance leases | 30,093 | |||
Net debt and finance leases | $ | 1,911,970 | ||
Twelve Months Ended March 31, 2021 | ||||
Operating Income (GAAP) | $ | 439,382 | ||
Share-based compensation expense | 50,842 | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 103,122 | |||
Impairment and other charges | 138,282 | |||
Restructuring and other related charges | 37,727 | |||
Cloud computing amortization | 464 | |||
Majority owned equity investees | 12,317 | |||
Adjusted Operating Income (Non-GAAP) | $ | 782,136 | ||
Leverage ratio (b) | 2.4 | 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, 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 Flow | Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
2021 | 2020 | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 107,563 | $ | 198,408 | |||
Less: capital expenditures | (8,537) | (12,916) | |||||
Less: distributions to noncontrolling interests | (2,464) | (3,081) | |||||
Free cash flow | $ | 96,562 | $ | 182,411 |
Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share | |||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, 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) | $ | 120,640 | $ | (25,915) | $ | (7,704) | $ | 87,021 | $ | 2.02 | |||||||||
Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | 9,541 | (1,496) | (3,027) | 5,018 | 0.11 | ||||||||||||||
Impairment and other charges | 16,055 | (3,824) | — | 12,231 | 0.28 | ||||||||||||||
Restructuring and other related charges | 8,625 | (986) | (29) | 7,610 | 0.18 | ||||||||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | 22,074 | (5,257) | — | 16,817 | 0.39 | ||||||||||||||
Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP) | $ | 176,935 | $ | (37,478) | $ | (10,760) | $ | 128,697 | $ | 2.98 |
Three Months Ended March 31, 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) | $ | 107,114 | $ | (33,588 | ) | $ | (4,859 | ) | $ | 68,667 | $ | 1.22 | |||||||
Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | 12,132 | (2,023 | ) | (3,027 | ) | 7,082 | 0.13 | ||||||||||||
Restructuring and other related charges | 5,966 | (1,458 | ) | — | 4,508 | 0.08 | |||||||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | 2,908 | (693 | ) | — | 2,215 | 0.04 | |||||||||||||
Adjusted Results (Non-GAAP) | $ | 128,120 | $ | (37,762 | ) | $ | (7,886 | ) | $ | 82,472 | $ | 1.47 | |||||||
Summary of Segment Reporting Changes
The following tables present a reconciliation from our historical segments to our new segments for three months ended March 31, 2020. Segment changes consist of the following:
Three months ended March 31, 2020 | |||||||||||||||
As Originally Reported | Segment Changes | Corporate / Inter-segment Eliminations | Recast | ||||||||||||
Revenue | |||||||||||||||
National Networks/Domestic Operations | $ | 566,939 | $ | 51,042 | $ | (6,088 | ) | $ | 611,893 | ||||||
International and Other | 170,494 | (51,042 | ) | 5,376 | 124,828 | ||||||||||
Inter-segment Eliminations | (3,058 | ) | — | 712 | (2,346 | ) | |||||||||
Total Consolidated Revenue | $ | 734,375 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 734,375 | |||||||
Adjusted Operating Income | |||||||||||||||
National Networks/Domestic Operations | $ | 217,587 | $ | (3,731 | ) | $ | 27,177 | $ | 241,033 | ||||||
International and Other | 7,671 | 3,731 | 6,441 | 17,843 | |||||||||||
Corporate / Inter-segment Eliminations | (2,804 | ) | — | (33,618 | ) | (36,422 | ) | ||||||||
Total Consolidated Adjusted Operating Income | $ | 222,454 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 222,454 |
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