Financial Performance - Net revenues for Q2 2024 were $626 million, a decrease of 8% from the prior year, with adjusted net revenues down 4% after excluding certain prior year revenues[3] - Revenues for Q2 2024 were $625.9 million, a decrease of 7.8% from $678.6 million in Q2 2023[32] - Domestic Operations revenues decreased 7% to $538 million, with subscription revenues down 3% to $323 million[9] - International revenues decreased 9% to $90 million, with subscription revenues down 13% to $50 million[12] - Operating income for Q2 2024 was $10.8 million, down 89.8% from $105.7 million in Q2 2023[32] - Net loss attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders for Q2 2024 was $29.2 million, compared to a net income of $70.2 million in Q2 2023[32] - Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) for Q2 2024 was $152.8 million, compared to $176.8 million in Q2 2023, reflecting a decrease of 13.6%[36] - Consolidated adjusted operating income for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was $392,540, with domestic operations contributing $404,194 and international operations at $40,323[39] - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $1.24, while the diluted EPS attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders was $(0.66)[49] Cash Flow and Debt - Free Cash Flow for Q2 2024 was $95 million, down 35.5% from $148 million in Q2 2023[3] - Free cash flow for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $95,165, compared to $147,614 for the same period in 2023[45] - Total debt as of June 30, 2024, amounted to $2,420,635, with net debt standing at $1,618,082[42] - The leverage ratio reported was 2.8x, indicating the company's debt levels relative to its earnings[41] Impairment and Charges - The company reported an impairment charge of $68 million related to goodwill at AMCNI and $29 million for long-lived assets at BBCA[16] - The company reported impairment and other charges of $96.8 million in Q2 2024, significantly higher than $24.9 million in Q2 2023[32] - Operating income (GAAP) for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $230,373, with significant impairment charges of $168,626 impacting overall profitability[42] - The company incurred restructuring and other related charges of $18,744 for the three months ended June 30, 2024[42] - Total adjustments included amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets amounting to $20,887,000[54] - Restructuring and other related charges totaled $11,974,000[54] - Impairment and other charges were reported at $24,882,000[54] Strategic Initiatives - The company announced a new licensing partnership with Sky for The Walking Dead Universe in the UK[2] - AMC Networks launched AMC Reality on ITVX, expanding its presence in the UK market[2] - The company plans to continue focusing on its streaming services and original content production to drive future growth[28] Market Conditions and Risks - Forward-looking statements indicate potential risks and uncertainties that may affect future performance, including market conditions and operational challenges[26] Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2024, the company had $135 million remaining under its $1.5 billion stock repurchase program[18] - The weighted average common shares for diluted earnings per share were 44.5 million in Q2 2024, compared to 43.9 million in Q2 2023[32] - The company reported share-based compensation expenses of $26,904 for the three months ended June 30, 2024[42]

Wall Street analysts forecast that AMC Networks (AMCX) will report quarterly earnings of $1.38 per share in its upcoming release, pointing to a year-over-year decline of 31.7%. It is anticipated that revenues will amount to $601.26 million, exhibiting a decline of 11.4% compared to the year-ago quarter.The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. This reflects how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reevaluated their initial estimates during this tim ...

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NEW YORK, June 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:AMCX) (the "Company" or "AMC Networks") today announced the pricing of $125 million aggregate principal amount of 4.25% convertible senior notes due 2029 in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). In connection with the offering of the notes, the Company has granted the initial purchasers an option to p ...

AMC Networks (NASDAQ:AMCX) stock is falling on Monday after the video entertainment company announced plans for a private offering of convertible senior notes due 2029.AMC Networks notes that this convertible offering will raise $125 million for the company. It will only be offering these convertible senior notes to institutional investors. Also, they will have a 13-day option starting on the first day the notes are issued to acquire another $18.75 million worth of notes.AMC Networks already has plans for t ...

NEW YORK, June 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:AMCX) (the "Company" or "AMC Networks") today announced that it intends to offer, subject to market conditions and other factors, $125 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2029 in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). In connection with the offering of the notes, AMC Netw ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☑ Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 or ☐ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-35106 | --- | --- | --- | |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------- ...

AMC Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:AMCX) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript May 10, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Nicholas Seibert - VP, Corporate Development and IR Kristin Dolan - Chief Executive Officer Patrick O'Connell - Chief Financial Officer Dan McDermott - President Entertainment and AMC Studios Kimberly Kelleher - Chief Commercial Officer Conference Call Participants David Joyce - Seaport Research Partners Thomas Yeh - Morgan Stanley Robert Fishman - MoffettNathanson Charles Wilber - Guggenheim Securi ...

AMC Networks (AMCX) reported $596.46 million in revenue for the quarter ended March 2024, representing a year-over-year decline of 16.9%. EPS of $1.16 for the same period compares to $2.62 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $603.82 million, representing a surprise of -1.22%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -35.20%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.79.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall ...

AMC NETWORKS INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTS New York, NY – May 10, 2024: AMC Networks Inc. ("AMC Networks" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AMCX) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. Chief Executive Officer Kristin Dolan said: "In the first quarter, we continued to execute on our strategic priorities, including the ongoing delivery of healthy free cash flow. As new technologies transform the way media is consumed, we continue to produce great content and make it av ...