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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2).
The number of shares of common stock outstanding as of April 26, 2019:
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $9,267 and $10,788)
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $308,699 and $293,918
Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 360,000 shares authorized, 63,851 and 63,255 shares issued and 45,326 and 44,749 shares outstanding, respectively
Treasury stock, at cost (18,525 and 18,507 shares Class A Common Stock, respectively)
Total AMC Networks stockholders' equity
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders
AMC Networks Stockholders’
Net income attributable to non-redeemable noncontrolling interests
Distributions to noncontrolling member
Settlement of treasury stock
Restricted stock units converted to shares
Write-down of non-marketable equity securities and note receivable
Investment in and loans to investees
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from operations
AMC Networks Inc. ("AMC Networks") and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the "Company") own and operate entertainment businesses and assets. The Company is comprised of two operating segments:
National Networks: Includes activities of our five national programming networks, AMC Studios operations and AMC Broadcasting & Technology. Our national programming networks are AMC, WE tv, BBC AMERICA, IFC and SundanceTV in the U.S.; and AMC and IFC in Canada. Our AMC Studios operations produces original programming for our programming networks and also licenses such program rights worldwide. AMC Networks Broadcasting & Technology is our technical services business, which primarily services most of the national programming networks.
International and Other: Principally includes AMC Networks International (AMCNI), the Company's international programming businesses consisting of a portfolio of channels around the world; IFC Films, the Company's independent film distribution business; Levity Entertainment Group LLC ("Levity"), acquired April 20, 2018, our production services and comedy venues company; RLJ Entertainment Inc. ("RLJE"), acquired October 1, 2018, a content distribution company that also includes the subscription streaming services Acorn TV and Urban Movie Channel ("UMC") and our subscription streaming services, Sundance Now and Shudder.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of AMC Networks and its subsidiaries in which a controlling voting interest is maintained or variable interest entities ("VIEs") in which the Company has determined it is the primary beneficiary. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Investments in business entities in which the Company lacks control but does have the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies are accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for interim financial information and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), and should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2018 contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K ("2018 Form 10-K") filed with the SEC. The condensed consolidated financial statements presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are unaudited; however, in the opinion of management, such financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented.
The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that might be expected for future interim periods or for the full year ending December 31, 2019.
The Company periodically reviews the programming usefulness of its licensed and owned original program rights based on a series of factors, including expected future revenue generation from airings on the Company's networks and other exploitation opportunities, ratings, type and quality of program material, standards and practices, and fitness for exhibition through various forms of distribution. If it is determined that film or other program rights have limited, or no, future programming usefulness, a write-off of the unamortized cost is included in technical and operating expense. Program rights write-offs were $3.3 million and $5.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018, respectively.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements; and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates and judgments inherent in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements include the useful lives and methodologies used to amortize and assess recoverability of program rights, the estimated useful lives of intangible assets and the valuation and recoverability of goodwill and intangible assets.
The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) on January 1, 2019, using the modified retrospective approach and effective date method. In addition, the Company elected the package of practical expedients, permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard, which among other things, allowed for the carry forward of the historical classification of leases. The adoption of the new standard resulted in additional net lease assets of $180.0 million (which is net of the historical deferred rent liability balance of $57.0 million) and lease liabilities of $237.0 million, respectively, as of January 1, 2019. The new standard did not materially impact our consolidated net income or cash flows. See Note 10 for further discussion regarding leases.
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820). ASU 2018-13 changes the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements and is effective for the first quarter of 2020, with early adoption permitted. ASU 2018-13 changes disclosure requirements related to transfers between Level I and II assets, as well as several aspects surrounding the valuation process and unrealized gains and losses related to Level III assets. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the modified disclosure requirements will have on its consolidated financial statements.
In March 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-02, Improvements to Accounting for Costs of Films and License Agreements for Program Materials. ASU 2019-02 aligns the accounting for production costs of episodic television series with the accounting for production costs of films. It also requires an entity to test a film or license agreement within the scope of Subtopic 920-350 for impairment at the film group level, when the film or license agreement is predominantly monetized with other films and/or license agreements. The changes in this standard are effective for the first quarter of 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the prospective disclosure requirements will have on its consolidated financial statements.
As of March 31, 2019, other than contracts for which the Company has applied the practical expedients, the aggregate amount of transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was not material to our consolidated revenues.
Balances from contracts with customers:
Accounts receivable (including long-term, included in Other assets)
Contract assets, short-term (included in Other current assets)
Contract assets, long-term (included in Other assets)
Revenue recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2019 relating to the contract liability at December 31, 2018 was $7.1 million.
Approximately 1.5 million and 0.2 million restricted stock units outstanding as of March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018, respectively, have been excluded from diluted weighted average common shares outstanding since a performance condition for these awards was not met in each of the respective periods. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, there were 0.4 million stock options and 0.2 million restricted stock units that would have been anti-dilutive to the diluted weighted average common shares outstanding.
The Company's Board of Directors has authorized a program to repurchase up to $1.5 billion of its outstanding shares of common stock (the "Stock Repurchase Program"). The Stock Repurchase Program has no pre-established closing date and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company repurchased 18 thousand shares of its Class A Common Stock at an average purchase price of approximately $53.82 per share. As of March 31, 2019, the Company has $558.4 million available for repurchase under the Stock Repurchase Program.
During 2018, management commenced a restructuring initiative designed to reduce the cost structure of the Company. The restructuring was intended to improve organizational design of the Company through the elimination of certain roles, a reduction in the grade of certain roles, an increase in the span of responsibilities of certain senior managers, and the realignment of certain senior leaders to new or additional responsibilities.
Restructuring expense of $2.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 primarily related to charges incurred at AMCNI for costs associated with the termination of distribution in certain territories.
Accrued restructuring costs of $11.7 million are included in accrued liabilities and $5.4 million are included in other liabilities (long-term) in the consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2019.
In October 2018, the Company acquired a controlling interest in RLJE, a premium subscription streaming services company that operates Acorn TV and UMC. Acorn TV features high-quality British and International mysteries and dramas. UMC showcases quality urban programming including feature films, documentaries, original series, stand-up comedy and other exclusive content
for African-American and urban audiences. In addition, RLJE owns a majority interest in Agatha Christie Ltd., a popular world-class franchise.
RLJE also controls, co-produces, and either owns or has long-term distribution rights to a large library of content primarily consisting of British mysteries and dramas, independent feature films and urban content. In addition to supporting its streaming services, the company monetizes its library through distribution operations across virtually all available media platforms and is distributed in the United States, Canada, U.K. and Australia.
The Company accounted for the acquisition of RLJE using the acquisition method of accounting. The acquisition method of accounting requires, among other things, that the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination be measured at their estimated respective fair values as of the closing date of the acquisition. Goodwill recognized in connection with this transaction represents primarily the potential economic benefits that the Company believes may arise from the acquisition. The goodwill associated with the RLJE acquisition is generally not deductible for tax purposes.
The acquisition accounting for RLJE as reflected in these consolidated financial statements is preliminary and based on current estimates and currently available information, and is subject to revision based on final determinations of fair value and final allocations of purchase price to the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired. The primary estimated fair values that are not yet finalized relate to the valuation of intangible assets, other assets, current and noncurrent liabilities, and redeemable noncontrolling interests.
The following table summarizes the preliminary valuation of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of October 1, 2018, the date the Company obtained a controlling interest (in thousands).
Fair value of equity consideration transferred
Fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interest
Allocation to net assets acquired:
Other assets (equity method investments)
On April 20, 2018, the Company acquired a 57% controlling interest in Levity, a production services and comedy venues company, for a total purchase price of $48.4 million. The purchase price consisted of a $35.0 million payment for the outstanding Class B Common Units of Levity and the acquisition of Series L Preferred Units for $13.4 million. The Company has entered into arrangements with the noncontrolling members related to the governance of Levity following the acquisition. The Company views this acquisition as complementary to its business and programming content strategy.
The Company accounted for the acquisition of Levity using the acquisition method of accounting. The acquisition method of accounting requires, among other things, that the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination be measured at their estimated respective fair values as of the closing date of the acquisition. Goodwill recognized in connection with this transaction represents primarily the potential economic benefits that the Company believes may arise from the acquisition. The goodwill associated with the Levity acquisition is generally deductible for tax purposes.
The following table summarizes the valuation of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed (in thousands).
Cash paid for controlling interest
The following unaudited pro forma financial information is based on (i) the historical financial statements of AMC Networks, (ii) the historical financial statements of RLJE and (iii) the historical financial statements of Levity and is intended to provide information about how the acquisitions may have affected the Company's historical consolidated financial statements if they had occurred as of January 1, 2018. The unaudited pro forma information has been prepared for comparative purposes only and includes adjustments for estimated additional depreciation and amortization expense as a result of tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired. The pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved had the acquisition taken place on the date indicated or that may result in the future.
The Company holds several investments and loans in non-consolidated entities which are included in Other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Equity method investments were $85.8 million at March 31, 2019 and $90.9 million at December 31, 2018.
The Company classifies publicly traded investments with readily determinable fair values that are not accounted for under the equity method as marketable equity securities. Marketable equity securities are recorded at cost and adjusted to fair value at each reporting period. The changes in fair value between measurement dates are recorded in realized and unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities, included in Miscellaneous, net in the condensed consolidated statement of income. Investments in marketable equity securities were $1.4 million at March 31, 2019 and $1.2 million at December 31, 2018.
The Company classifies investments without readily determinable fair values that are not accounted for under the equity method as non-marketable equity securities. The accounting guidance requires non-marketable equity securities to be recorded at
cost and adjusted to fair value at each reporting period. However, the guidance allows for a measurement alternative, which is to record the investments at cost, less impairment, if any, and subsequently adjust for observable price changes of identical or similar investments of the same issuer. The Company applies this measurement alternative to its non-marketable equity securities. When an observable event occurs, the Company estimates the fair values of its non-marketable equity securities based on Level 2 inputs that are derived from observable price changes of similar securities adjusted for insignificant differences in rights and obligations. The changes in value are recorded in realized and unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities, included in Miscellaneous, net in the condensed consolidated statement of income.
Investments in non-marketable equity securities were $61.8 million at March 31, 2019 and $71.8 million at December 31, 2018.
For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company recognized impairment charges of $17.7 million related to the partial write-down of certain non-marketable equity securities and a note receivable, included in Miscellaneous, net in the condensed consolidated statement of income.
Puchase accounting adjustments
Amortization of "second component" goodwill
Purchase accounting adjustments relate to the acquisition of RLJE (see Note 5).
The reduction of $0.3 million in the carrying amount of goodwill for the National Networks is due to the realization of a tax benefit for the amortization of "second component" goodwill at SundanceTV. Second component goodwill is the amount of tax deductible goodwill in excess of goodwill for financial reporting purposes. In accordance with the authoritative guidance at the time of the SundanceTV acquisition, the tax benefits associated with this excess are applied to first reduce the amount of goodwill, and then other intangible assets for financial reporting purposes, if and when such tax benefits are realized in the Company's tax returns.
The following tables summarize information relating to the Company's identifiable intangible assets:
Aggregate amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 was $10.3 million and $9.3 million, respectively. Estimated aggregate amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization for each of the following five years is:
The Company's $500 million revolving credit facility remains undrawn at March 31, 2019. Total undrawn revolver commitments are available to be drawn for general corporate purposes of the Company.
Certain subsidiaries of the Company lease office space and equipment under long-term non-cancelable lease agreements which expire at various dates through 2034. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet, instead the lease expense is recorded on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For lease agreements entered into, we combine lease and non-lease components. Some leases include options to extend the lease term or terminate the lease prior to the end of the lease term. The exercise of lease renewal options is at the Company's sole discretion, as such, these options are generally not recognized as part of our right-of-use asset or lease liabilities. The depreciable life of assets and leasehold improvements are limited by the expected lease term, unless there is a transfer of title or purchase option reasonably certain of exercise.
The leases generally provide for fixed annual rentals plus certain other costs or credits. Some leases include rental payments based on a percentage of revenue over contractual levels or based on an index or rate. Our lease agreements do not include any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. We rent or sublease one real estate property to a third party, which constitutes an immaterial portion of our lease portfolio.
The following table summarizes the leases included in the consolidated balance sheets as follows:
As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the lease commencement date. Upon transition to ASC Topic 842, the Company used the incremental borrowing rate on January 1, 2019 for all operating leases that commenced prior to that date.
The following table summarizes the lease costs included in the condensed consolidated statement of income:
The following table summarizes the maturity of lease liabilities for operating and finance leases:
The following table summarizes the weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate for operating and finance leases:
The following table summarizes the supplemental cash paid for amounts in the measurement of lease liabilities:
The following table presents for each of these hierarchy levels, the Company's financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018: