Impairment and Related Charges

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

Supplemental Income Statement Elements [Abstract]

Asset Impairment Charges

Impairment and Related Charges

In 2018, AMCNI recognized a $4.5 million charge, primarily related to program rights, in connection with the disposition of a business.

In 2017, the Company completed the sale of AMCNI – DMC. In connection with the sale, the Company recognized a pre-tax loss of $11.0 million and an impairment charge of $17.1 million to reflect the AMCNI – DMC assets held for sale at fair value less estimated sale costs, which are included in impairment and related charges in the consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2017.

In 2016, management revised its outlook for the growth potential of the Amsterdam-based media logistics facility, AMCNI – DMC, resulting in lower expected future cash flows due to increased competition and evolving broadcast technologies. The Company performed a recoverability test of the long-lived asset group of the AMCNI – DMC business and determined that certain long-lived assets, primarily identifiable intangible assets and analog equipment, were not recoverable. In addition, the Company performed a goodwill impairment evaluation. The fair value of the AMCNI – DMC asset group was measured based on an income approach (discounted cash flow valuation methodology). Impairment and related charges included in the consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2016 reflect impairment charges of $22.9 million related to property and equipment, $17.7 million related to intangible assets and $27.2 million for the write-down of all AMCNI – DMC related goodwill.