10-Q

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 September 30, 2019

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.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		27-5403694
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
11 Penn Plaza,
New York,	NY	10001
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(212) 324-8500

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	AMCX	The	NASDAQ	Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  þ    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  þ    No  ¨

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).

Large accelerated filer	þ	Accelerated filer	¨
Non-accelerated filer	¨	Smaller reporting company	☐
		Emerging growth company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ☐    No  þ

The number of shares of common stock outstanding as of October 25, 2019:

Class A Common Stock par value $0.01 per share	44,073,798
Class B Common Stock par value $0.01 per share	11,484,408

AMC NETWORKS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

FORM 10-Q

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	1
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income	2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity	4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	6
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	7
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	34
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	53
Item 4. Controls and Procedures	54
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings	55
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	55
Item 6. Exhibits	55
SIGNATURES	56

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

AMC NETWORKS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	773,386	$	554,886
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $8,645 and $10,788)	807,481		835,977
Current portion of program rights, net	456,288		440,739
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	187,755		131,809
Total current assets	2,224,910		1,963,411
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $333,475 and $293,918	269,287		246,262
Program rights, net	1,051,068		1,214,051
Deferred carriage fees, net	17,332		16,831
Intangible assets, net	540,365		578,907
Goodwill	782,234		798,037
Deferred tax asset, net	61,376		19,272
Operating lease right-of-use asset	172,575		—
Other assets	499,062		441,792
Total assets	$	5,618,209	$	5,278,563
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	123,838	$	107,066
Accrued liabilities	238,937		264,918
Current portion of program rights obligations	310,688		343,589
Deferred revenue	65,725		55,424
Current portion of long-term debt	47,875		21,334
Current portion of lease obligations	33,349		5,090
Total current liabilities	820,412		797,421
Program rights obligations	284,424		373,249
Long-term debt	3,056,692		3,088,221
Lease obligations	215,251		21,427
Deferred tax liability, net	122,384		145,443
Other liabilities	159,641		208,036
Total liabilities	4,658,804		4,633,797
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	304,606		299,558
Stockholders' equity:
Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 360,000 shares authorized, 63,851 and 63,255 shares issued and 44,043 and 44,749 shares outstanding, respectively	639		633
Class B Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 90,000 shares authorized, 11,484 shares issued and outstanding	115		115
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 45,000 shares authorized; none issued	—		—
Paid-in capital	272,823		239,767
Accumulated earnings	1,618,005		1,228,942
Treasury stock, at cost (19,808 and 18,507 shares Class A Common Stock, respectively)	(1,063,181)		(992,583)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(200,277)		(160,194)
Total AMC Networks stockholders' equity	628,124		316,680
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	26,675		28,528
Total stockholders' equity	654,799		345,208
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	5,618,209	$	5,278,563

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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AMC NETWORKS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2018		2019		2018
Revenues, net	$	718,597	$	696,875	$	2,275,117	$	2,199,083
Operating expenses:
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	354,992		346,398		1,080,763		1,043,572
Selling, general and administrative	159,357		156,242		505,233		494,067
Depreciation and amortization	25,619		22,011		75,568		64,034
Impairment and related charges	—		4,486		—		4,486
Restructuring and other related charges	10,191		3,139		29,995		3,139
Total operating expenses	550,159		532,276		1,691,559		1,609,298
Operating income	168,438		164,599		583,558		589,785
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(39,621)		(38,137)		(118,982)		(115,607)
Interest income	4,626		5,102		13,571		15,453
Miscellaneous, net	(1,490)		28,762		(16,972)		30,989
Total other (expense) income	(36,485)		(4,273)		(122,383)		(69,165)
Income from operations before income taxes	131,953		160,326		461,175		520,620
Income tax expense	(8,727)		(43,666)		(53,807)		(133,092)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	123,226		116,660		407,368		387,528
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(6,303)		(5,403)		(18,305)		(13,220)
Net income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders	$	116,923	$	111,257	$	389,063	$	374,308
Net income per share attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders:
Basic	$	2.09	$	1.96	$	6.91	$	6.40
Diluted	$	2.07	$	1.93	$	6.80	$	6.31
Weighted average common shares:
Basic	55,847		56,875		56,339		58,519
Diluted	56,605		57,779		57,218		59,281

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2018		2019		2018
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$	123,226	$	116,660	$	407,368	$	387,528
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(33,281)		(6,094)		(38,490)		(32,679)
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps	(187)		—		(2,076)		—
Other comprehensive loss, before income taxes	(33,468)		(6,094)		(40,566)		(32,679)
Income tax benefit	335		—		483		—
Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes	(33,133)		(6,094)		(40,083)		(32,679)
Comprehensive income	90,093		110,566		367,285		354,849
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(5,217)		(5,218)		(17,048)		(11,954)
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders	$	84,876	$	105,348	$	350,237	$	342,895

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

	Class A Common Stock		Class B Common Stock		Paid-in Capital		Accumulated Earnings		Treasury Stock		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		AMC Networks Stockholders’ Equity		Noncontrolling Interests		Total Stockholders' Equity
Balance, June 30, 2019	$	639	$	115	$	258,150	$	1,501,082	$	(1,051,022)	$	(167,144)	$	541,820	$	26,693	$	568,513
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	—		—		—		116,923		—		—		116,923		—		116,923
Net income attributable to non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		1,772		1,772
Distributions to noncontrolling member	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		(705)		(705)
Settlement of treasury stock	—		—		832		—		—		—		832		—		832
Other comprehensive income	—		—		—		—		—		(33,133)		(33,133)		(1,085)		(34,218)
Share-based compensation expense	—		—		13,841		—		—		—		13,841		—		13,841
Treasury stock acquired	—		—		—		—		(12,159)		—		(12,159)		—		(12,159)
Balance, September 30, 2019	$	639	$	115	$	272,823	$	1,618,005	$	(1,063,181)	$	(200,277)	$	628,124	$	26,675	$	654,799

	Class A Common Stock		Class B Common Stock		Paid-in Capital		Accumulated Earnings		Treasury Stock		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		AMC Networks Stockholders’ Equity		Noncontrolling Interests		Total Stockholders' Equity
Balance, December 31, 2018	$	633	$	115	$	239,767	$	1,228,942	$	(992,583)	$	(160,194)	$	316,680	$	28,528	$	345,208
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	—		—		—		389,063		—		—		389,063		—		389,063
Net income attributable to non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		2,842		2,842
Distributions to noncontrolling member	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		(3,439)		(3,439)
Other comprehensive income	—		—		—		—		—		(40,083)		(40,083)		(1,256)		(41,339)
Share-based compensation expense	—		—		50,465		—		—		—		50,465		—		50,465
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	—		—		4,630		—		—		—		4,630		—		4,630
Treasury stock acquired	—		—		985		—		(70,598)		—		(69,613)		—		(69,613)
Restricted stock units converted to shares	6		—		(23,024)		—		—		—		(23,018)		—		(23,018)
Balance, September 30, 2019	$	639	$	115	$	272,823	$	1,618,005	$	(1,063,181)	$	(200,277)	$	628,124	$	26,675	$	654,799

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

	Class A Common Stock		Class B Common Stock		Paid-in Capital		Accumulated Earnings		Treasury Stock		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		AMC Networks Stockholders’ Equity		Noncontrolling Interests		Total Stockholders' Equity
Balance, June 30, 2018	$	632	$	115	$	215,948	$	1,045,806	$	(951,850)	$	(144,752)	$	165,899	$	29,521	$	195,420
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	—		—		—		111,257		—		—		111,257		—		111,257
Net income attributable to non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		281		281
Other comprehensive income	—		—		—		—		—		(6,094)		(6,094)		(1,169)		(7,263)
Share-based compensation expense	—		—		16,934		—		—		—		16,934		—		16,934
Treasury stock acquired	—		—		—		—		(24,990)		—		(24,990)		—		(24,990)
Balance, September 30, 2018	$	632	$	115	$	232,882	$	1,157,063	$	(976,840)	$	(150,846)	$	263,006	$	28,633	$	291,639

	Class A Common Stock		Class B Common Stock		Paid-in Capital		Accumulated Earnings		Treasury Stock		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		AMC Networks Stockholders’ Equity		Noncontrolling Interests		Total Stockholders' Equity
Balance, December 31, 2017	$	627	$	115	$	191,303	$	766,725	$	(709,440)	$	(114,386)	$	134,944	$	29,001	$	163,945
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	—		—		—		374,308		—		—		374,308		—		374,308
Net income attributable to non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		1,882		1,882
Distributions to noncontrolling member	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		(984)		(984)
Cumulative effects of adoption of accounting standards	—		—		—		16,030				(3,781)		12,249		—		12,249
Settlement of treasury stock	—		—		996		—		—		—		996		—		996
Other comprehensive income	—		—		—		—		—		(32,679)		(32,679)		(1,266)		(33,945)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	—		—		4,317		—		—		—		4,317		—		4,317
Share-based compensation expense	—		—		52,006		—		—		—		52,006		—		52,006
Treasury stock acquired	—		—		—		—		(267,400)		—		(267,400)		—		(267,400)
Restricted stock units converted to shares	5		—		(15,740)		—		—		—		(15,735)		—		(15,735)
Balance, September 30, 2018	$	632	$	115	$	232,882	$	1,157,063	$	(976,840)	$	(150,846)	$	263,006	$	28,633	$	291,639

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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AMC NETWORKS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2018
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$	407,368	$	387,528
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	75,568		64,034
Impairment and related charges	—		4,486
Share-based compensation expense related to equity classified awards	50,465		52,006
Non-cash restructuring and other related charges	14,026		—
Amortization and write-off of program rights	696,326		684,289
Amortization of deferred carriage fees	14,624		13,107
Unrealized foreign currency transaction loss (gain)	489		(712)
Unrealized gain on derivative contracts, net	—		(40,848)
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discounts on indebtedness	5,970		5,746
Bad debt expense	3,628		6,155
Deferred income taxes	(65,245)		39,404
Write-down of non-marketable equity securities and note receivable	20,206		—
Other, net	(8,481)		(887)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, trade (including amounts due from related parties, net)	6,993		(2,333)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(121,375)		(27,769)
Program rights and obligations, net	(676,718)		(671,108)
Income taxes payable	3,101		(5,005)
Deferred revenue	10,395		3,531
Deferred carriage fees, net	(14,409)		(3,200)
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other liabilities	(22,534)		(36,612)
Net cash provided by operating activities	400,397		471,812
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(69,096)		(60,774)
Return of capital from investees	9,232		523
Investment in and loans to investees	—		(90,080)
Payments for acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired	—		(35,554)
Net cash used in investing activities	(59,864)		(185,885)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	1,521		—
Principal payments on long-term debt	(12,613)		—
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock units	(23,019)		(15,734)
Purchase of treasury stock	(70,598)		(267,400)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	4,630		4,317
Principal payments on finance lease obligations	(4,059)		(3,878)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(13,545)		(9,333)
Net cash used in financing activities	(117,683)		(292,028)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from operations	222,850		(6,101)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(4,350)		12,035
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	554,886		558,783
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	773,386	$	564,717

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

Note 1. Description of Business and Basis of Presentation

Description of Business

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 United States ("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; Global Direct to Consumer consisting of the Company's subscription streaming services Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now and UMC (Urban Movie Channel); Levity Entertainment Group, our production services and comedy venues company; and IFC Films, the Company's independent film distribution business.

Basis of Presentation

Principles of Consolidation

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.

Unaudited Interim Financial Statements

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.

Program Rights

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, included in technical and operating expense, were $1.6 million and $11.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018, respectively. Program rights write-offs, included in technical and operating expense, were $15.2 million and $20.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018, respectively. Program write-offs, included in restructuring and other related charges, were $13.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 (see Note 4).

Use of Estimates

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

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)

(unaudited)

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.

Adoption of New Lease Standard

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.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

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. In addition, ASU 2019-02 modifies certain aspects of the capitalization, impairment, presentation and disclosure requirements in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 926-20 and the impairment, presentation and disclosure requirements in ASC 920-350. 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.

Note 2. Revenue Recognition

Transaction Price Allocated to Future Performance Obligations

As of September 30, 2019, other than contracts for which the Company has applied the practical expedients, the aggregate amount of transaction price allocated to future performance obligations was not material to our consolidated revenues.

Contract Balances from Contracts with Customers

The following table provides information about receivables, contract assets, and contract liabilities from contracts with customers.

(In thousands)	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Balances from contracts with customers:
Accounts receivable (including long-term, included in Other assets)	$	1,077,706	$	1,018,105
Contract assets, short-term (included in Other current assets)	10,859		9,131
Contract assets, long-term (included in Other assets)	6,386		8,136
Contract liabilities (Deferred revenue)	65,725		55,424

Revenue recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 relating to the contract liability at December 31, 2018 was $27.2 million.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)

(unaudited)

Note 3. Net Income per Share

The following is a reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding:

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September 30,		Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019	2018	2019	2018
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	55,847	56,875	56,339	58,519
Effect of dilution:
Stock options	7	31	18	12
Restricted stock units	751	873	861	750
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	56,605	57,779	57,218	59,281

Approximately 1.5 million restricted stock units outstanding as of September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 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. As of September 30, 2019, there were 0.3 million restricted stock units that would have been anti-dilutive to the diluted weighted average common shares outstanding.

Stock Repurchase Program

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 nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company repurchased 1.3 million shares of its Class A Common Stock at an average purchase price of approximately $54.24 per share. As of September 30, 2019, the Company has $488.8 million of authorization remaining for repurchase under the Stock Repurchase Program.

Note 4. Restructuring and Other Related Charges

Restructuring and other related charges of $10.2 million and $30.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, related to the management and direct to consumer organizational changes described below as well as severance and other personnel related costs incurred at AMCNI associated with the termination of distribution in certain territories. In connection with each of the restructuring initiatives, a number of roles were eliminated to address redundancy at the management level and improve the effectiveness of management while reducing the cost structure of the Company.

In September 2019, management commenced a restructuring initiative of the Company's management team. As a result, the Company incurred restructuring charges of $10.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019. We expect additional restructuring charges in the fourth quarter of 2019.

In May 2019, management commenced a restructuring initiative of the Company's owned subscription streaming services. The restructuring combined the Company's owned subscription streaming services under one management team. Restructuring charges incurred of $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 related to severance and other personnel related costs.

In connection with the management changes in the direct to consumer business, the Company implemented changes to its strategy for one of its owned subscription streaming services, including programming that will no longer be made available. Other related charges incurred of $13.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 related to a write-off of programming in connection with the direct to consumer reorganization and change in strategy.

Restructuring charges incurred of $5.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 related to severance and other personnel related costs associated with previously announced restructuring initiatives.

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The following table summarizes the restructuring and other related charges recognized by operating segment:

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September 30,		Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2019
National Networks	$	6,199	$	6,776
International & Other	3,992		23,915
Inter-segment eliminations	—		(696)
Total restructuring and other related charges	$	10,191	$	29,995

The following table summarizes the restructuring and other charges recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019:

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September 30,		Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2019
Restructuring charges	$	10,191	$	16,978
Other related charges	—		13,017
Total restructuring and other related charges	$	10,191	$	29,995

The following table summarizes the accrued restructuring costs:

(In thousands)	Severance and employee-related costs		Other related costs		Total
Balance, December 31, 2018	$	33,774	$	1,415	$	35,189
Charges	15,215		1,763		16,978
Cash payments	(23,577)		(414)		(23,991)
Non-cash adjustments	(598)		(2,568)		(3,166)
Currency translation	10		16		26
Balance, September 30, 2019	$	24,824	$	212	$	25,036

Accrued restructuring costs of $19.6 million are included in accrued liabilities and $5.4 million are included in other liabilities (long-term) in the consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2019.

Note 5. Business Combinations

RLJ Entertainment, Inc.

In October 2018, the Company acquired a controlling interest in RLJ Entertainment, Inc. ("RLJE"), a premium subscription streaming services company that operates Acorn TV and UMC (Urban Movie Channel). 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.

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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	$	41,513
Fair value of previously held equity interest	130,890
Fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interest	103,359
	$	275,762
Allocation to net assets acquired:
Cash	3,360
Accounts receivable	16,316
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	963
Programming rights	69,775
Property and equipment	2,841
Other assets (equity method investments)	38,800
Intangible assets	126,600
Accounts payable	(12,008)
Accrued liabilities	(43,441)
Debt	(25,187)
	178,019
Goodwill	97,743
	$	275,762

Levity Entertainment Group LLC

On April 20, 2018, the Company acquired a 57% controlling interest in Levity Entertainment Group LLC ("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 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.

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The following table summarizes the valuation of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed (in thousands).

Cash paid for controlling interest	$	48,350
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	30,573
	$	78,923
Allocation to net assets acquired:
Cash	13,471
Other current assets	17,251
Property and equipment	20,663
Intangible assets	46,413
Other noncurrent assets	3,306
Current liabilities	(23,647)
Noncurrent liabilities	(21,394)
Noncontrolling interests acquired	(1,354)
Fair value of net assets acquired	54,709
Goodwill	24,214
	$	78,923

Unaudited Pro forma financial information

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.

(In thousands, except per share data)	Pro Forma Financial Information For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2018		Pro Forma Financial Information For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
Revenues, net	$	721,196	$	2,313,885
Income from operations before income taxes	$	152,402	$	498,919
Net income per share, basic	$	1.83	$	6.05
Net income per share, diluted	$	1.80	$	5.97

Note 6. Investments

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 $86.6 million at September 30, 2019 and $90.9 million at December 31, 2018.

Marketable Equity Securities

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 $1.0 million at September 30, 2019 and $1.2 million at December 31, 2018.

Non-marketable Equity Securities

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

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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 September 30, 2019 and $71.8 million at December 31, 2018.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company recognized impairment charges of $20.2 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.

Note 7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The carrying amount of goodwill, by operating segment is as follows:

(In thousands)	National Networks		International and Other		Total
December 31, 2018	$	238,431	$	559,606	$	798,037
Purchase accounting adjustments	—		8		8
Amortization of "second component" goodwill	(996)		—		(996)
Foreign currency translation	—		(14,815)		(14,815)
September 30, 2019	$	237,435	$	544,799	$	782,234

Purchase accounting adjustments relate to the acquisition of RLJE (see Note 5).

The reduction of $1.0 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.

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The following tables summarize information relating to the Company's identifiable intangible assets:

(In thousands)	September 30, 2019
	Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Estimated Useful Lives
Amortizable intangible assets:
Affiliate and customer relationships	$	609,060	$	(219,962)	$	389,098	6 to 25 years
Advertiser relationships	46,282		(20,768)		25,514		11 years
Trade names	122,320		(22,166)		100,154		3 to 20 years
Other amortizable intangible assets	13,145		(7,446)		5,699		5 to 15 years
Total amortizable intangible assets	790,807		(270,342)		520,465
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trademarks	19,900		—		19,900
Total intangible assets	$	810,707	$	(270,342)	$	540,365
(In thousands)	December 31, 2018
	Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Amortizable intangible assets:
Affiliate and customer relationships	$	620,771	$	(198,500)	$	422,271
Advertiser relationships	46,282		(17,613)		28,669
Trade names	118,772		(17,971)		100,801
Other amortizable intangible assets	13,643		(6,377)		7,266
Total amortizable intangible assets	799,468		(240,461)		559,007
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trademarks	19,900		—		19,900
Total intangible assets	$	819,368	$	(240,461)	$	578,907

Aggregate amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was $34.2 million and $29.1 million, respectively. Estimated aggregate amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization for each of the following five years is:

(In thousands)
Years Ending December 31,
2019	$	46,990
2020	46,666
2021	46,061
2022	45,654
2023	45,573

Note 8. Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities consist of the following:

(In thousands)	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Employee related costs	88,202		100,729
Participations and residuals	81,033		70,955
Other accrued expenses	69,702		93,234
Total accrued liabilities	$	238,937	$	264,918

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Note 9. Long-term Debt

The Company's long-term debt consists of the following:

(In thousands)	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Senior Secured Credit Facility: (a)
Term Loan A Facility	$	740,625	$	750,000
Senior Notes:
4.75% Notes due August 2025	800,000		800,000
5.00% Notes due April 2024	1,000,000		1,000,000
4.75% Notes due December 2022	600,000		600,000
Other debt	1,000		2,584
Total long-term debt	3,141,625		3,152,584
Unamortized discount	(25,588)		(29,181)
Unamortized deferred financing costs	(11,470)		(13,848)
Long-term debt, net	3,104,567		3,109,555
Current portion of long-term debt	47,875		21,334
Noncurrent portion of long-term debt	$	3,056,692	$	3,088,221

(a)The Company's $500 million revolving credit facility remains undrawn at September 30, 2019. Total undrawn revolver commitments are available to be drawn for general corporate purposes of the Company.

Note 10. Leases

Certain subsidiaries of the Company lease office space and equipment under long-term non-cancelable lease agreements which expire at various dates through 2035. 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.

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The following table summarizes the leases included in the consolidated balance sheets as follows:

(In thousands)	Balance Sheet  Location	September 30, 2019
Assets
Operating	Operating lease right-of-use asset	$	172,575
Finance	Property and equipment, net	16,085
Total lease assets		$	188,660
Liabilities
Current:
Operating	Current portion of lease obligations	$	29,519
Finance	Current portion of lease obligations	3,830
		$	33,349
Noncurrent:
Operating	Lease obligations	$	197,006
Finance	Lease obligations	18,245
		215,251
Total lease liabilities		$	248,600

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:

(In thousands)	Income Statement Location	Three Months Ended September 30, 2019		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Operating lease costs	SG&A expenses	$	8,428	$	24,875
Finance lease costs:
Amortization of leased assets	Depreciation and amortization	590		1,964
Interest on lease liabilities	Net interest expense	610		1,932
Short term lease costs	SG&A expenses	162		3,036
Variable lease costs	SG&A expenses	289		767
Total net lease cost		$	10,079	$	32,574

The following table summarizes the maturity of lease liabilities for operating and finance leases:

(In thousands)	Operating Leases		Finance Leases		Total
2019	$	10,042	$	1,627	$	11,669
2020	38,735		5,813		44,548
2021	32,446		4,339		36,785
2022	34,045		4,364		38,409
2023	34,590		4,390		38,980
Thereafter	122,817		9,559		132,376
Total lease payments	272,675		30,092		302,767
Less: Interest	46,150		8,017		54,167
Present value of lease liabilities	$	226,525	$	22,075	$	248,600

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The following table summarizes the weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate for operating and finance leases:

	September 30, 2019
Weighted average remaining lease term (years):
Operating leases	7.97
Finance leases	5.92
Weighted average discount rate:
Operating leases	4.75	%
Finance leases	10.40	%

The following table summarizes the supplemental cash paid for amounts in the measurement of lease liabilities:

	September 30, 2019
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	19,688
Financing cash flows from finance leases	$	4,059

Note 11. Fair Value Measurement

The fair value hierarchy is based on inputs to valuation techniques that are used to measure fair value that are either observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources while unobservable inputs reflect a reporting entity's pricing based upon their own market assumptions. The fair value hierarchy consists of the following three levels:

•Level I - Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.

•Level II - Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.

•Level III - Instruments whose significant value drivers are unobservable.

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 September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

(In thousands)	Level I		Level II		Level III		Total
At September 30, 2019:
Assets
Cash equivalents	$	176,115	$	—	$	—	$	176,115
Marketable securities	970		—		—		970
Foreign currency derivatives	—		2,859		—		2,859
Liabilities
Interest rate swap contracts	$	—	$	2,433	$	—	$	2,433
Foreign currency derivatives	—		2,472		—		2,472
At December 31, 2018:
Assets
Cash equivalents	$	68,498	$	—	$	—	$	68,498
Marketable securities	1,173		—		—		1,173
Foreign currency derivatives	—		3,509		—		3,509
Liabilities
Interest rate swap contracts	$	—	$	356	$	—	$	356
Foreign currency derivatives	—		3,121		—		3,121

The Company's cash equivalents and marketable securities are classified within Level I of the fair value hierarchy because they are valued using quoted market prices.

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The Company's interest rate swap contracts and foreign currency derivatives are classified within Level II of the fair value hierarchy as their fair values are determined based on a market approach valuation technique that uses readily observable market parameters and the consideration of counterparty risk.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company recorded a gain of $20.6 million and $30.2 million, respectively, related to the RLJE Warrants which is included in Miscellaneous, net in the condensed consolidated statement of income.

At September 30, 2019, the Company does not have any assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis that would be considered Level III.

Fair value measurements are also used in nonrecurring valuations performed in connection with acquisition accounting. These nonrecurring valuations primarily include the valuation of affiliate and customer relationships intangible assets, advertiser relationship intangible assets and property and equipment. All of our nonrecurring valuations use significant unobservable inputs and therefore fall under Level III of the fair value hierarchy.

Credit Facility Debt and Senior Notes

The fair values of each of the Company's debt instruments are based on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the current rates offered to the Company for instruments of the same remaining maturities.

The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments, excluding those that are carried at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, are summarized as follows:

(In thousands)	September 30, 2019
	Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value
Debt instruments:
Term loan A facility	$	732,284	$	734,330
4.75% Notes due August 2025	787,792		824,000
5.00% Notes due April 2024	988,006		1,030,030
4.75% Notes due December 2022	595,485		606,000
Other debt	1,000		1,000
	$	3,104,567	$	3,195,360

(In thousands)	December 31, 2018
	Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value
Debt instruments:
Term loan A facility	$	739,710	$	738,750
4.75% Notes due August 2025	786,458		720,000
5.00% Notes due April 2024	986,275		947,500
4.75% Notes due December 2022	594,528		580,500
Other debt	2,584		2,584
	$	3,109,555	$	2,989,334

Fair value estimates related to the Company's debt instruments presented above are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgments and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

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Note 12. Derivative Financial Instruments

Interest Rate Risk

To manage interest rate risk, the Company enters into interest rate swap contracts to adjust the amount of total debt that is subject to variable interest rates.

As of September 30, 2019, the Company had interest rate swap contracts outstanding with notional amounts aggregating $100.0 million that are designated as hedging instruments. The Company's outstanding interest rate swap contracts mature in December 2021.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

We are exposed to foreign currency risk to the extent that we enter into transactions denominated in currencies other than our or our subsidiaries' respective functional currencies (non-functional currency risk), such as affiliation agreements, programming contracts, certain accounts payable and trade receivables (including intercompany amounts) that are denominated in a currency other than the applicable functional currency.

The fair values of the Company's derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows:

(In thousands)	Balance Sheet  Location	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Liabilities:
Interest rate swap contracts	Accrued liabilities	$	2,433	$	356
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Assets:
Foreign currency derivatives	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	1,508	$	1,452
Foreign currency derivatives	Other assets	1,351		2,057
Liabilities:
Foreign currency derivatives	Accrued liabilities	$	743	$	700
Foreign currency derivatives	Other liabilities	1,729		2,421

The amounts of gains and losses related to the Company's derivative financial instruments designated as hedging instruments are as follows:

(In thousands)	Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives  Recognized in OCI				Location of Gain or (Loss) in Earnings	Gain or (Loss) Reclassified  from Accumulated OCI  into Earnings
	Three Months Ended September 30,					Three Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2018			2019		2018
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships:
Interest rate swap contracts	$	(265)	$	—	Interest expense	$	78	$	—

(In thousands)	Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives  Recognized in OCI				Location of Gain or (Loss) in Earnings	Gain or (Loss) Reclassified  from Accumulated OCI  into Earnings
	Nine Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2018			2019		2018
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships:
Interest rate swap contracts	$	(2,190)	$	—	Interest expense	$	113	$	—

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The amounts of gains and losses related to the Company's derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments are as follows:

(In thousands)	Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives	Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives
		Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2019		2018		2019		2018
Interest rate swap contracts	Interest expense	$	—	$	(700)	$	—	$	(1,384)
Foreign currency derivatives	Miscellaneous, net	510		250		556		430
Other derivatives	Miscellaneous, net	—		27,175		—		39,464
Total		$	510	$	26,725	$	556	$	38,510

Note 13. Income Taxes

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, income tax expense was $8.7 million and $53.8 million, respectively, representing an effective tax rate of 7% and 12%, respectively, as compared to the federal statutory rate of 21%. For the three months ended September 30, 2019, the effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate due primarily to a tax benefit of $13.6 million from foreign operations and a tax benefit of $11.5 million from a deferred tax adjustment to record the impact of an investment tax credit under the deferral method of accounting, partially offset by state and local income tax expense of $4.3 million and tax expense of $2.0 million resulting from a net increase in valuation allowances for foreign tax assets. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate primarily due to a tax benefit of $21.5 million resulting from a net decrease in valuation allowances for foreign tax assets, a tax benefit of $15.6 million from foreign operations, a tax benefit of $11.5 million from a deferred tax adjustment to record the impact of an investment tax credit under the deferral method of accounting, and a tax benefit of $5.6 million relating to uncertain tax positions (including accrued interest), partially offset by state and local income tax expense of $11.6 million. The decrease in the valuation allowance is primarily due to the expected utilization of foreign net operating loss carryforwards and the benefit of foreign operations is due to a deferred tax benefit resulting from the reorganization of intellectual property amongst the Company's international subsidiaries in the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The tax benefit relating to uncertain tax positions is primarily due to an audit settlement and the filing of state income tax returns under a voluntary disclosure agreement.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, income tax expense was $43.7 million and $133.1 million, respectively, representing an effective tax rate of 27% and 26%, respectively, as compared to the federal statutory rate of 21%. For the three months ended September 30, 2018, the effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate due primarily due to tax expense from foreign operations of $5.6 million and state and local income tax expense of $3.4 million. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate due primarily to tax expense of $15.8 million for an increase in valuation allowances for foreign taxes and U.S. foreign tax credits; state and local income tax expense of $9.5 million; a tax benefit of $8.3 million for the one-time rate change on deferred tax assets and liabilities that resulted from the extension of certain television production cost deductions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (enacted February 9, 2018); and a tax benefit from foreign operations of $0.6 million.

At September 30, 2019, the Company had foreign tax credit carry forwards of approximately $20.2 million, expiring on various dates from 2022 through 2029. These carryforwards have been reduced by a valuation allowance of $20.2 million as it is more likely than not that these carry forwards will not be realized. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, $1.0 million relating to amortization of tax deductible second component goodwill was realized as a reduction in tax liability (as determined on a 'with-and-without' approach).

Note 14. Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments

As of September 30, 2019, the Company's contractual obligations not reflected on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet decreased $259.2 million, as compared to December 31, 2018, to $864.6 million. The decrease relates to the adoption of the new lease standard requiring the recognition of operating leases on the balance sheet rather than disclosed as

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contractual obligations.

Legal Matters

On December 17, 2013, Frank Darabont ("Darabont"), Ferenc, Inc., Darkwoods Productions, Inc., and Creative Artists Agency, LLC (together, the "2013 Plaintiffs"), filed a complaint in New York Supreme Court in connection with Darabont's rendering services as a writer, director and producer of the television series entitled The Walking Dead and the agreement between the parties related thereto. The Plaintiffs asserted claims for breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, for an accounting and for declaratory relief. On August 19, 2015, Plaintiffs filed their First Amended Complaint (the "Amended Complaint"), in which they retracted their claims for wrongful termination and failure to apply production tax credits in calculating Plaintiffs' contingent compensation. Plaintiffs also added a claim that Darabont is entitled to a larger share, on a percentage basis, of contingent compensation than he is currently being accorded. On September 26, 2016, Plaintiffs filed their note of issue and certificate of readiness for trial, which included a claim for damages of no less than $280 million. The parties each filed motions for summary judgment. Oral arguments of the summary judgment motions took place on September 15, 2017. On April 19, 2018, the Court granted the Company’s motion for leave to submit supplemental summary judgment briefing. A hearing on the supplemental summary judgment submissions was held on June 13, 2018. On December 10, 2018, the Court denied Plaintiffs' motion for partial summary judgment and granted in part Defendants' motion for summary judgment, dismissing four of Plaintiffs' causes of action. The Company believes that the remaining claims are without merit, denies the allegations and continues to defend the case vigorously. At this time, no determination can be made as to the ultimate outcome of this litigation or the potential liability, if any, on the part of the Company.

On January 18, 2018, the 2013 Plaintiffs filed a second action in New York Supreme Court in connection with Darabont’s services on The Walking Dead television series and agreements between the parties related thereto. The claims in the action allegedly arise from Plaintiffs' audit of their participation statements covering the accounting period from inception of The Walking Dead through September 30, 2014. Plaintiffs seek no less than $20 million in damages on claims for breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and declaratory relief. The Company filed an Answer to the Complaint on April 16, 2018. On August 30, 2018, Plaintiff's filed an Amended Compliant, and on September 19, 2018, the Company answered. The parties have agreed to consolidate this action for a joint trial with the action Plaintiffs filed in the New York Supreme Court on December 17, 2013. The trial is tentatively scheduled to begin on June 1, 2020. The Company believes that the asserted claims are without merit, denies the allegations and will defend the case vigorously. The parties in the second action are presently engaged in expert discovery. At this time, no determination can be made as to the ultimate outcome of this litigation or the potential liability, if any, on the part of the Company.

On August 14, 2017, Robert Kirkman, Robert Kirkman, LLC, Glen Mazzara, 44 Strong Productions, Inc., David Alpert, Circle of Confusion Productions, LLC, New Circle of Confusion Productions, Inc., Gale Anne Hurd, and Valhalla Entertainment, Inc. f/k/a Valhalla Motion Pictures, Inc. (together, the "California Plaintiffs") filed a complaint in California Superior Court in connection with California Plaintiffs’ rendering of services as writers and producers of the television series entitled The Walking Dead, as well as Fear the Walking Dead and/or Talking Dead, and the agreements between the parties related thereto (the "California Action"). The California Plaintiffs asserted that the Company has been improperly underpaying the California Plaintiffs under their contracts with the Company and they assert claims for breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, inducing breach of contract, and liability for violation of Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200. On August 15, 2017, two of the California Plaintiffs, Gale Anne Hurd and David Alpert (and their associated loan-out companies), along with Charles Eglee and his loan-out company, United Bongo Drum, Inc., filed a complaint in New York Supreme Court alleging nearly identical claims as the California Action (the "New York Action"). Hurd, Alpert, and Eglee filed the New York Action in connection with their contract claims involving The Walking Dead because their agreements contained exclusive New York jurisdiction provisions. On October 23, 2017, the parties stipulated to discontinuing the New York Action without prejudice and consolidating all of the claims in the California Action. The California Plaintiffs seek compensatory and punitive damages and restitution. The Company filed an Answer on April 30, 2018 and believes that the asserted claims are without merit and will vigorously defend against them. On August 8, 2019, the judge in the California Action ordered a trial, scheduled to begin on February 10, 2020, to resolve certain issues of contract interpretation only. The parties are presently engaged in fact discovery in preparation for the February trial. At this time, no determination can be made as to the ultimate outcome of this litigation or the potential liability, if any, on the part of the Company.

The Company is party to various lawsuits and claims in the ordinary course of business, including the matters described above. Although the outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty and while the impact of these matters on the Company's results of operations in any particular subsequent reporting period could be material, management does not believe that the resolution of these matters will have a material adverse effect on the financial position of the Company or the ability of the Company to meet its financial obligations as they become due.

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Note 15. Equity Plans

In June 2019, AMC Networks granted 34,678 restricted stock units ("RSUs") under the 2011 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors to non-employee directors that vested on the date of grant.

In March 2019, AMC Networks granted 498,320 RSUs and 390,566 performance restricted stock units ("PRSUs") to certain executive officers and employees under the AMC Networks Inc. 2016 Employee Stock Plan. The RSUs vest ratably over a three-year period and the vesting criteria for 165,194 RSUs include the achievement of certain performance targets by the Company. The PRSUs vest on the third anniversary of the grant date.

The target number of PRSUs granted represents the right to receive a corresponding number of shares, subject to adjustment based on the performance of the Company against target performance criteria for a three-year period. The number of shares issuable at the end of the applicable measurement period ranges from 0% to 200% of the target PRSU award.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, 518,583 RSUs and 349,761 PRSUs of AMC Networks Class A Common Stock previously issued to employees of the Company vested. On the vesting date, 217,265 RSUs and 150,771 PRSUs were surrendered to the Company to cover the required statutory tax withholding obligations and 301,318 RSU and 198,990 PRSU new shares of AMC Networks Class A Common Stock were issued. The units surrendered to satisfy the employees' statutory minimum tax withholding obligations for the applicable income and other employment tax had an aggregate value of $23.0 million, which has been reflected as a financing activity in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Share-based compensation expense included in selling, general and administrative expense, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 was $13.8 million and $50.5 million, respectively, and $16.9 million and $52.0 million, respectively, the for three and nine months ended September 30, 2018.

As of September 30, 2019, there was $85.3 million of total unrecognized share-based compensation cost related to outstanding unvested share-based awards. The unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average remaining period of approximately 2.1 years.

Note 16. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests

The following table summarizes activity related to redeemable noncontrolling interest for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

(In thousands)	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
December 31, 2018	$	299,558
Net earnings	15,462
Distributions	(10,107)
Other	(307)
September 30, 2019	$	304,606

Note 17. Related Party Transactions

The Company and its related parties routinely enter into transactions with each other in the ordinary course of business. Revenues, net from related parties amounted to $1.2 million and $1.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $3.5 million and $4.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Amounts charged to the Company, included in selling, general and administrative expenses, pursuant to transactions with its related parties amounted to $0.2 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $1.0 million and $0.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

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Note 18. Cash Flows

The Company's non-cash investing and financing activities and other supplemental data are as follows [open]:

(In thousands)	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2018
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid	$	1,659	$	2,835
Supplemental Data:
Cash interest paid	104,698		97,437
Income taxes paid, net	121,110		96,272

Note 19. Segment Information

The Company classifies its operations into two operating segments: National Networks and International and Other. These operating segments represent strategic business units that are managed separately.

The Company generally allocates all corporate overhead costs within operating expenses to the Company's two operating segments based upon their proportionate estimated usage of services, including such costs as executive salaries and benefits, costs of maintaining corporate headquarters, facilities and common support functions (such as human resources, legal, finance, strategic planning and information technology) as well as sales support functions and creative and production services.

The Company evaluates segment performance based on several factors, of which the primary financial measure is operating segment adjusted operating income ("AOI"), a non-GAAP measure. The Company defines AOI as operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense or benefit, impairment and related charges (including gains or losses on sales or dispositions of businesses), restructuring and other related charges and the Company's proportionate share of adjusted operating income (loss) from majority-owned equity method investees. The Company has presented the components that reconcile adjusted operating income to operating income, an accepted GAAP measure, and other information as to the continuing operations of the Company's operating segments below.

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
	National Networks		International and Other		Inter-segment eliminations		Consolidated
Revenues, net
Advertising	$	194,452	$	18,872	$	(24)	$	213,300
Distribution	364,540		163,967		(23,210)		505,297
Consolidated revenues, net	$	558,992	$	182,839	$	(23,234)	$	718,597
Operating income (loss)	$	182,479	$	(11,501)	$	(2,540)	$	168,438
Share-based compensation expense	11,684		2,157		—		13,841
Depreciation and amortization	8,048		17,571		—		25,619
Restructuring and other related charges	6,199		3,992		—		10,191
Majority-owned equity investees AOI	—		1,246		—		1,246
Adjusted operating income	$	208,410	$	13,465	$	(2,540)	$	219,335

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(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
	National Networks		International and Other		Inter-segment eliminations		Consolidated
Revenues, net
Advertising	$	199,714	$	20,128	$	—	219,842
Distribution	360,607		131,644		(15,218)		477,033
Consolidated revenues, net	$	560,321	$	151,772	$	(15,218)	$	696,875
Operating income (loss)	$	188,107	$	(16,749)	$	(6,759)	164,599
Share-based compensation expense	13,860		3,074		—		16,934
Depreciation and amortization	8,450		13,561		—		22,011
Restructuring and other related charges	—		3,139		—		3,139
Impairment and related charges	—		4,486		—		4,486
Adjusted operating income	$	210,417	$	7,511	$	(6,759)	$	211,169

(In thousands)	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
	National Networks		International and Other		Inter-segment eliminations		Consolidated
Revenues, net
Advertising	$	653,031	$	63,613	$	(75)	$	716,569
Distribution	1,126,819		469,841		(38,112)		1,558,548
Consolidated revenues, net	$	1,779,850	$	533,454	$	(38,187)	$	2,275,117
Operating income (loss)	$	648,180	$	(52,532)	$	(12,090)	$	583,558
Share-based compensation expense	41,774		8,691		—		50,465
Depreciation and amortization	24,839		50,729		—		75,568
Restructuring and other related charges	6,776		23,915		(696)		29,995
Majority-owned equity investees AOI	—		4,434		—		4,434
Adjusted operating income	$	721,569	$	35,237	$	(12,786)	$	744,020

(In thousands)	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
	National Networks		International and Other		Inter-segment eliminations		Consolidated
Revenues, net
Advertising	$	672,273	$	66,071	$	—	$	738,344
Distribution	1,148,365		343,802		(31,428)		1,460,739
Consolidated revenues, net	$	1,820,638	$	409,873	$	(31,428)	$	2,199,083
Operating income (loss)	$	647,965	$	(44,899)	$	(13,281)	$	589,785
Share-based compensation expense	42,647		9,359		—		52,006
Depreciation and amortization	25,358		38,676		—		64,034
Restructuring and other related charges	—		3,139		—		3,139
Impairment and related charges	—		4,486		—		4,486
Adjusted operating income	$	715,970	$	10,761	$	(13,281)	$	713,450

Inter-segment eliminations are primarily licensing revenues recognized between the National Networks and International and Other segments as well as revenues recognized by AMC Networks Broadcasting & Technology for transmission revenues recognized from the International and Other operating segment.

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(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2018		2019		2018
Inter-segment revenues
National Networks	$	(18,140)	$	(10,304)	$	(29,790)	$	(25,454)
International and Other	(5,094)		(4,914)		(8,397)		(5,974)
	$	(23,234)	$	(15,218)	$	(38,187)	$	(31,428)

The table below summarizes revenues based on customer location:

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2018		2019		2018
Revenues
United States	$	579,913	$	550,573	$	1,847,491	$	1,737,336
Europe	108,365		108,607		299,782		311,294
Other	30,319		37,695		127,844		150,453
	$	718,597	$	696,875	$	2,275,117	$	2,199,083

The table below summarizes property and equipment based on asset location:

(In thousands)	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Property and equipment, net
United States	$	230,869	$	202,833
Europe	24,314		27,218
Other	14,104		16,211
	$	269,287	$	246,262

Note 20. Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements

Debt of AMC Networks includes $600 million of 4.75% senior notes due December 2022, $1 billion of 5.00% senior notes due April 2024 and $800 million of 4.75% senior notes due August 2025. All outstanding senior notes issued by AMC Networks (for purposes of this Note 20, "Parent Company") are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by certain of its existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries (the "Guarantor Subsidiaries"). All Guarantor Subsidiaries are owned 100% by AMC Networks. The outstanding notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Guarantor Subsidiaries on a joint and several basis.

Set forth below are condensed consolidating financial statements presenting the financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, and cash flows of (i) the Parent Company, (ii) the Guarantor Subsidiaries on a combined basis (as such guarantees are joint and several), (iii) the direct and indirect non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Parent Company (the "Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries") on a combined basis and (iv) reclassifications and eliminations necessary to arrive at the information for the Company on a consolidated basis.

Basis of Presentation

In presenting the condensed consolidating financial statements, the equity method of accounting has been applied to (i) the Parent Company's interests in the Guarantor Subsidiaries and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, and (ii) the Guarantor Subsidiaries' interests in the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, even though all such subsidiaries meet the requirements to be consolidated under GAAP. All intercompany balances and transactions between the Parent Company, the Guarantor Subsidiaries and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries have been eliminated, as shown in the column "Eliminations."

 The accounting basis in all subsidiaries, including goodwill and identified intangible assets, have been allocated to the applicable subsidiaries.

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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
September 30, 2019
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	437	$	552,653	$	220,296	$	—	$	773,386
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts)	—		543,065		264,416		—		807,481
Current portion of program rights, net	—		296,682		160,241		(635)		456,288
Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable	(24,284)		246,542		14,325		(48,828)		187,755
Total current assets	(23,847)		1,638,942		659,278		(49,463)		2,224,910
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	—		204,599		64,688		—		269,287
Investment in affiliates	3,884,536		1,635,646		—		(5,520,182)		—
Program rights, net	—		815,763		236,459		(1,154)		1,051,068
Long-term intercompany notes receivable	—		—		54		(54)		—
Deferred carriage fees, net	—		15,814		1,518		—		17,332
Intangible assets, net	—		154,008		386,357		—		540,365
Goodwill	—		64,286		717,948		—		782,234
Deferred tax asset, net	9		—		61,367		—		61,376
Operating lease right-of-use asset	96,722		20,213		55,640		—		172,575
Other assets	45,436		169,686		282,734		1,206		499,062
Total assets	$	4,002,856	$	4,718,957	$	2,466,043	$	(5,569,647)	$	5,618,209
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	24,986	$	29,919	$	68,933	$	—	$	123,838
Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable	19,059		116,208		152,498		(48,828)		238,937
Current portion of program rights obligations	—		242,545		68,143		—		310,688
Deferred revenue	—		36,303		30,005		(583)		65,725
Current portion of long-term debt	46,875		—		1,000		—		47,875
Current portion of lease obligations	13,847		7,027		12,475		—		33,349
Total current liabilities	104,767		432,002		333,054		(49,411)		820,412
Program rights obligations	—		270,171		14,253		—		284,424
Long-term debt, net	3,056,692		—		—		—		3,056,692
Lease obligations	118,809		19,718		76,724		—		215,251
Deferred tax liability, net	74,687		—		47,697		—		122,384
Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable	19,777		117,719		22,199		(54)		159,641
Total liabilities	3,374,732		839,610		493,927		(49,465)		4,658,804
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	—		(5,189)		309,795		—		304,606
Stockholders' equity:
AMC Networks stockholders' equity	628,124		3,884,536		1,635,646		(5,520,182)		628,124
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	—		—		26,675		—		26,675
Total stockholders' equity	628,124		3,884,536		1,662,321		(5,520,182)		654,799
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	4,002,856	$	4,718,957	$	2,466,043	$	(5,569,647)	$	5,618,209

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December 31, 2018
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	121	$	368,151	$	186,614	$	—	$	554,886
Accounts receivable, trade (including amounts due from related parties, net, less allowance for doubtful accounts)	16		600,121		235,840		—		835,977
Current portion of program rights, net	—		292,002		148,955		(218)		440,739
Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable	6,543		158,936		23,549		(57,219)		131,809
Total current assets	6,680		1,419,210		594,958		(57,437)		1,963,411
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	—		175,040		71,222		—		246,262
Investment in affiliates	3,656,003		1,655,083		—		(5,311,086)		—
Program rights, net	—		969,802		245,862		(1,613)		1,214,051
Long-term intercompany notes receivable	—		—		190		(190)		—
Deferred carriage fees, net	—		15,993		838		—		16,831
Intangible assets, net	—		161,417		417,490		—		578,907
Goodwill	—		65,282		732,755		—		798,037
Deferred tax asset, net	—		—		19,272		—		19,272
Other assets	—		149,724		292,068				441,792
Total assets	$	3,662,683	$	4,611,551	$	2,374,655	$	(5,370,326)	$	5,278,563
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	—	$	34,630	$	72,436	$	—	$	107,066
Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable	35,189		173,836		114,943		(59,050)		264,918
Current portion of program rights obligations	—		259,414		84,175		—		343,589
Deferred revenue	—		34,608		20,816		—		55,424
Current portion of long-term debt	18,750		—		2,584		—		21,334
Current portion of capital lease obligations	—		2,941		2,149		—		5,090
Total current liabilities	53,939		505,429		297,103		(59,050)		797,421
Program rights obligations	—		349,814		23,435		—		373,249
Long-term debt, net	3,088,221		—		—		—		3,088,221
Capital lease obligations	—		1,420		20,007		—		21,427
Deferred tax liability, net	140,474		—		4,969		—		145,443
Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable	63,369		98,885		45,972		(190)		208,036
Total liabilities	3,346,003		955,548		391,486		(59,240)		4,633,797
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	—		—		299,558		—		299,558
Stockholders' equity:
AMC Networks stockholders' equity	316,680		3,656,003		1,655,083		(5,311,086)		316,680
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	—		—		28,528		—		28,528
Total stockholders' equity	316,680		3,656,003		1,683,611		(5,311,086)		345,208
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	3,662,683	$	4,611,551	$	2,374,655	$	(5,370,326)	$	5,278,563

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Revenues, net	$	—	$	474,512	$	246,695	$	(2,610)	$	718,597
Operating expenses:
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	—		203,925		152,443		(1,376)		354,992
Selling, general and administrative	—		100,496		59,835		(974)		159,357
Depreciation and amortization	—		12,405		13,214		—		25,619
Restructuring and other related charges	—		10,180		11		—		10,191
Total operating expenses	—		327,006		225,503		(2,350)		550,159
Operating income	—		147,506		21,192		(260)		168,438
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	(38,751)		3,564		192		—		(34,995)
Share of affiliates’ income	159,156		11,294		—		(170,450)		—
Miscellaneous, net	(277)		(880)		(593)		260		(1,490)
Total other income (expense)	120,128		13,978		(401)		(170,190)		(36,485)
Income from operations before income taxes	120,128		161,484		20,791		(170,450)		131,953
Income tax expense	(3,205)		(2,328)		(3,194)		—		(8,727)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	116,923		159,156		17,597		(170,450)		123,226
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(6,303)		—		(6,303)
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$	116,923	$	159,156	$	11,294	$	(170,450)	$	116,923

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Revenues, net	$	—	$	485,737	$	214,150	$	(3,012)	$	696,875
Operating expenses:
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	—		216,253		130,901		(756)		346,398
Selling, general and administrative	—		106,068		52,431		(2,257)		156,242
Depreciation and amortization	—		11,297		10,714		—		22,011
Impairment charges	—		—		4,486		—		4,486
Restructuring expense	—		2,275		864		—		3,139
Total operating expenses	—		335,893		199,396		(3,013)		532,276
Operating income	—		149,844		14,754		1		164,599
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	(38,316)		2,178		3,103		—		(33,035)
Share of affiliates’ income (loss)	187,659		37,704		—		(225,363)		—
Miscellaneous, net	(101)		213		28,651		(1)		28,762
Total other income (expense)	149,242		40,095		31,754		(225,364)		(4,273)
Income from operations before income taxes	149,242		189,939		46,508		(225,363)		160,326
Income tax expense	(37,985)		(2,280)		(3,401)		—		(43,666)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	111,257		187,659		43,107		(225,363)		116,660
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(5,403)		—		(5,403)
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$	111,257	$	187,659	$	37,704	$	(225,363)	$	111,257

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Revenues, net	$	—	$	1,565,851	$	720,274	$	(11,008)	$	2,275,117
Operating expenses:
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	—		657,992		426,308		(3,537)		1,080,763
Selling, general and administrative	—		321,524		191,005		(7,296)		505,233
Depreciation and amortization	—		37,529		38,039		—		75,568
Restructuring and other related charges	—		26,472		3,523		—		29,995
Total operating expenses	—		1,043,517		658,875		(10,833)		1,691,559
Operating income	—		522,334		61,399		(175)		583,558
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	(116,708)		10,470		827		—		(105,411)
Share of affiliates’ income	545,540		19,817		—		(565,357)		—
Miscellaneous, net	(417)		(71)		(16,659)		175		(16,972)
Total other income (expense)	428,415		30,216		(15,832)		(565,182)		(122,383)
Income from operations before income taxes	428,415		552,550		45,567		(565,357)		461,175
Income tax expense	(39,352)		(7,010)		(7,445)		—		(53,807)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	389,063		545,540		38,122		(565,357)		407,368
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(18,305)		—		(18,305)
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$	389,063	$	545,540	$	19,817	$	(565,357)	$	389,063

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Revenues, net	$	—	$	1,609,916	$	600,542	$	(11,375)	$	2,199,083
Operating expenses:
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	—		687,055		359,165		(2,648)		1,043,572
Selling, general and administrative	—		348,590		154,206		(8,729)		494,067
Depreciation and amortization	—		33,276		30,758		—		64,034
Impairment and related charges	—		—		4,486		—		4,486
Restructuring expense	—		2,275		864		—		3,139
Total operating expenses	—		1,071,196		549,479		(11,377)		1,609,298
Operating income	—		538,720		51,063		2		589,785
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	(113,057)		25,790		(12,887)		—		(100,154)
Share of affiliates’ income	607,374		51,010		—		(658,384)		—
Miscellaneous, net	(48)		(1,557)		32,596		(2)		30,989
Total other income (expense)	494,269		75,243		19,709		(658,386)		(69,165)
Income from operations before income taxes	494,269		613,963		70,772		(658,384)		520,620
Income tax expense	(119,961)		(6,589)		(6,542)		—		(133,092)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	374,308		607,374		64,230		(658,384)		387,528
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(13,220)		—		(13,220)
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$	374,308	$	607,374	$	51,010	$	(658,384)	$	374,308

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$	116,923	$	159,156	$	17,597	$	(170,450)	$	123,226
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(33,281)		—		(33,281)		33,281		(33,281)
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps	(187)		—		—		—		(187)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, before income taxes	(33,468)		—		(33,281)		33,281		(33,468)
Income tax benefit	335		—		—		—		335
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes	(33,133)		—		(33,281)		33,281		(33,133)
Comprehensive income (loss)	83,790		159,156		(15,684)		(137,169)		90,093
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(5,217)		—		(5,217)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders	$	83,790	$	159,156	$	(20,901)	$	(137,169)	$	84,876

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Net income including noncontrolling interest	$	111,257	$	187,659	$	43,107	$	(225,363)	$	116,660
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(6,094)		—		(6,094)		6,094		(6,094)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes	(6,094)		—		(6,094)		6,094		(6,094)
Comprehensive income	105,163		187,659		37,013		(219,269)		110,566
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(5,218)		—		(5,218)
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$	105,163	$	187,659	$	31,795	$	(219,269)	$	105,348

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Net income including noncontrolling interest	$	389,063	$	545,540	$	38,122	$	(565,357)	$	407,368
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(38,490)		—		(38,490)		38,490		(38,490)
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps	(2,076)		—		—		—		(2,076)
Other comprehensive loss, before income taxes	(40,566)		—		(38,490)		38,490		(40,566)
Income tax benefit	483		—		—		—		483
Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes	(40,083)		—		(38,490)		38,490		(40,083)
Comprehensive income (loss)	348,980		545,540		(368)		(526,867)		367,285
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(17,048)		—		(17,048)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$	348,980	$	545,540	$	(17,416)	$	(526,867)	$	350,237

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Net income including noncontrolling interest	$	374,308	$	607,374	$	64,230	$	(658,384)	$	387,528
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(32,679)		—		(32,679)		32,679		(32,679)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes	(32,679)		—		(32,679)		32,679		(32,679)
Comprehensive income	341,629		607,374		31,551		(625,705)		354,849
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(11,954)		—		(11,954)
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$	341,629	$	607,374	$	19,597	$	(625,705)	$	342,895

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	183,552	$	599,576	$	199,082	$	(581,813)	$	400,397
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	—		(62,741)		(6,355)		—		(69,096)
Return of capital from investees	—		1,354		7,878		—		9,232
Increase (decrease) to investment in affiliates	(255,160)		(39,259)		—		294,419		—
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(255,160)		(100,646)		1,523		294,419		(59,864)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	—		—		1,521		—		1,521
Repayment of long-term debt	(9,375)		—		(3,238)		—		(12,613)
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock units	(23,019)		—		—		—		(23,019)
Purchase of treasury stock	(70,598)		—		—		—		(70,598)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	4,630		—		—		—		4,630
Principal payments on finance lease obligations	—		(2,476)		(1,583)		—		(4,059)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(13,545)		—		(13,545)
Net cash used in financing activities	(98,362)		(2,476)		(16,845)		—		(117,683)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents from operations	(169,970)		496,454		183,760		(287,394)		222,850
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	170,286		(311,952)		(150,078)		287,394		(4,350)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	121		368,151		186,614		—		554,886
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	437	$	552,653	$	220,296	$	—	$	773,386

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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	426,876	$	1,180,996	$	(477,659)	$	(658,401)	$	471,812
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	—		(51,695)		(9,079)		—		(60,774)
Return of capital from investees	—		—		523		—		523
Investment in investees	—		—		(90,080)		—		(90,080)
Payments for acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired	—		(675)		(34,879)		—		(35,554)
Increase (decrease) to investment in affiliates	(129,968)		(1,798,987)		1,040,871		888,084		—
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(129,968)		(1,851,357)		907,356		888,084		(185,885)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock units	(15,734)		—		—		—		(15,734)
Purchase of treasury stock	(267,400)		—		—		—		(267,400)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	4,317		—		—		—		4,317
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	—		(2,223)		(1,655)		—		(3,878)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(9,333)		—		(9,333)
Net cash used in financing activities	(278,817)		(2,223)		(10,988)		—		(292,028)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents from operations	18,091		(672,584)		418,709		229,683		(6,101)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	6,716		641,460		(406,458)		(229,683)		12,035
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	320		391,248		167,215		—		558,783
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	25,127	$	360,124	$	179,466	$	—	$	564,717

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains statements that constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations there are statements concerning our future operating results and future financial performance. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," "could," "potential," "continue," "intends," "plans" and similar words and terms used in the discussion of future operating results and future financial performance identify forward-looking statements. You 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 the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Factors that may cause such differences to occur include, but are not limited to:

•the level of our revenues;

•market demand, including changes in viewer consumption patterns, for our programming networks, our subscription streaming services, our programming, and our production services;

•demand for advertising inventory and our ability to deliver guaranteed viewer ratings;

•the highly competitive nature of the cable, telecommunications and programming industries;

•our ability to maintain and renew distribution or affiliation agreements with distributors;

•the cost of, and our ability to obtain or produce, desirable programming content for our networks, other forms of distribution, including digital and licensing in international markets, as well as our independent film distribution businesses;

•market demand for our owned original programming and our independent film content;

•changes in consumer demand for our comedy venues;

•the security of our program rights and other electronic data;

•the loss of any of our key personnel and artistic talent;

•changes in domestic and foreign laws or regulations under which we operate;

•economic and business conditions and industry trends in the countries in which we operate;

•fluctuations in currency exchange rates and interest rates;

•changes in laws or treaties relating to taxation, or the interpretation thereof, in the U.S. or in the countries in which we operate, including the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018;

•the impact of new and proposed federal, state and international laws and regulations relating to data protection, privacy and security, including the E.U. General Data Protection Regulation;

•the impact of Brexit, particularly in the event of the U.K.'s departure from the E.U. without an agreement on terms;

•our substantial debt and high leverage;

•reduced access to capital markets or significant increases in costs to borrow;

•the level of our expenses;

•the level of our capital expenditures;

•future acquisitions and dispositions of assets;

•our ability to successfully acquire new businesses and, if acquired, to integrate, and implement our plan with respect to businesses we acquire;

•problems we may discover post-closing with the operations, including the internal controls and financial reporting process, of businesses we acquire;

•uncertainties regarding the financial results of equity method investees, issuers of our investments in marketable equity securities and non-marketable equity securities and changes in the nature of key strategic relationships with partners and joint ventures;

•the outcome of litigation and other proceedings;

•whether pending uncompleted transactions, if any, are completed on the terms and at the times set forth (if at all);

•other risks and uncertainties inherent in our programming businesses;

•financial community and rating agency perceptions of our business, operations, financial condition and the industry in which we operate;

•events that are outside our control, such as political unrest in international markets, terrorist attacks, natural disasters and other similar events; and

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•the factors described under Item 1A, "Risk Factors" in our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K (the "2018 Form 10-K"), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").

We disclaim any obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements contained herein, except as otherwise required by applicable federal securities laws.

Introduction

Management's discussion and analysis, or MD&A, of our results of operations and financial condition is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere herein and our 2018 Form 10-K to enhance the understanding of our financial condition, changes in financial condition and results of our operations. Unless the context otherwise requires, all references to "we," "us," "our," "AMC Networks" or the "Company" refer to AMC Networks Inc., together with its subsidiaries. MD&A is organized as follows:

Business Overview. This section provides a general description of our business and our operating segments, as well as other matters that we believe are important in understanding our results of operations and financial condition and in anticipating future trends.

Consolidated Results of Operations. This section provides an analysis of our results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018. Our discussion is presented on both a consolidated and operating segment basis. Our two operating segments are: (i) National Networks and (ii) International and Other.

Liquidity and Capital Resources. This section provides a discussion of our financial condition as of September 30, 2019, as well as an analysis of our cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018. The discussion of our financial condition and liquidity includes summaries of (i) our primary sources of liquidity and (ii) our contractual obligations that existed at September 30, 2019 as compared to December 31, 2018.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates. This section provides an update, if any, to our significant accounting policies or critical accounting estimates since December 31, 2018.

Business Overview

We manage our business through the following 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; Global Direct to Consumer consisting of the Company's subscription streaming services Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now and UMC (Urban Movie Channel); Levity Entertainment Group, our production services and comedy venues company; and IFC Films, the Company's independent film distribution business.

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Financial Results Overview

The tables presented below set forth our consolidated revenues, net, operating income (loss) and adjusted operating income ("AOI"), defined below, for the periods indicated.

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2018		2019		2018
Revenues, net
National Networks	$	558,992	$	560,321	$	1,779,850	$	1,820,638
International and Other	182,839		151,772		533,454		409,873
Inter-segment eliminations	(23,234)		(15,218)		(38,187)		(31,428)
Consolidated revenues, net	$	718,597	$	696,875	$	2,275,117	$	2,199,083
Operating income (loss)
National Networks	$	182,479	$	188,107	$	648,180	$	647,965
International and Other	(11,501)		(16,749)		(52,532)		(44,899)
Inter-segment eliminations	(2,540)		(6,759)		(12,090)		(13,281)
Consolidated operating income	$	168,438	$	164,599	$	583,558	$	589,785
AOI
National Networks	$	208,410	$	210,417	$	721,569	$	715,970
International and Other	13,465		7,511		35,237		10,761
Inter-segment eliminations	(2,540)		(6,759)		(12,786)		(13,281)
Consolidated AOI	$	219,335	$	211,169	$	744,020	$	713,450

We evaluate segment performance based on several factors, of which the primary financial measure is operating segment AOI. We define AOI, which is a financial measure that is not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), as operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense or benefit, impairment and related charges (including gains or losses on sales or dispositions of businesses), restructuring and other related charges, and the Company's proportionate share of adjusted operating income (loss) from majority-owned equity method investees.

We believe that AOI is an appropriate measure for evaluating the operating performance on both an operating segment and consolidated basis. AOI and similar measures with similar titles are common performance measures used by investors, analysts and peers to compare performance in the industry.

Internally, we use revenues, net and AOI measures as the most important indicators of our business performance, and evaluate management's effectiveness with specific reference to these indicators. AOI should be viewed as a supplement to and not a substitute for operating income (loss), net income (loss), cash flows from operating activities and other measures of performance and/or liquidity presented in accordance with GAAP. Since AOI 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.

The following is a reconciliation of consolidated operating income to AOI for the periods indicated:

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2018		2019		2018
Operating income	$	168,438	$	164,599	$	583,558	$	589,785
Share-based compensation expense	13,841		16,934		50,465		52,006
Restructuring and other related charges	10,191		3,139		29,995		3,139
Impairment and related charges	—		4,486		—		4,486
Depreciation and amortization	25,619		22,011		75,568		64,034
Majority-owned equity investees AOI	1,246		—		4,434		—
AOI	$	219,335	$	211,169	$	744,020	$	713,450

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Items Impacting Comparability

RLJ Entertainment, Inc.

In October 2018, we acquired a controlling interest in RLJ Entertainment, Inc. ("RLJE"), a premium subscription streaming services company that operates Acorn TV and UMC (Urban Movie Channel). The operating results of RLJE are included in our International and Other segment in the consolidated statements of income from the acquisition date through September 30, 2019.

Levity Entertainment Group LLC

In April 2018, we acquired a controlling interest in Levity Entertainment Group LLC ("Levity"), a production services and comedy venues company. The operating results of Levity are included in our International and Other segment in the consolidated statements of income from the acquisition date through September 30, 2019.

National Networks

In our National Networks segment, we earn revenue principally from the distribution of our programming and the sale of advertising. Distribution revenue primarily includes subscription fees paid by distributors to carry our programming networks and content licensing revenue from the licensing of original programming for digital, foreign and home video distribution. Subscription fees paid by distributors represent the largest component of distribution revenue. Our subscription fee revenues are based on a per subscriber fee, and, to a lesser extent, fixed fees under multi-year contracts, commonly referred to as "affiliation agreements," which generally provide for annual rate increases. The specific subscription fee revenues we earn vary from period to period, distributor to distributor and also vary among our networks, but are generally based upon the number of each distributor's subscribers who receive our programming, referred to as viewing subscribers. Content licensing revenue from the licensing of original programming for digital and foreign distribution is recognized upon availability or distribution by the licensee.

Under affiliation agreements with our distributors, we have the right to sell a specified amount of national advertising time on our programming networks. Our advertising revenues are more variable than subscription fee revenues because the majority of our advertising is sold on a short-term basis, not under long-term contracts. Our arrangements with advertisers provide for a set number of advertising units to air over a specific period of time at a negotiated price per unit. Additionally, in these advertising sales arrangements, our programming networks generally guarantee specified viewer ratings for their programming.

Programming expense, included in technical and operating expense, represents the largest expense of the National Networks segment and primarily consists of amortization and write-offs of programming rights, such as those for original programming, feature films and licensed series, as well as participation and residual costs. The other components of technical and operating expense primarily include distribution and production related costs and program operating costs including cost of delivery, such as origination, transmission, uplinking and encryption.

To an increasing extent, the success of our business depends on original programming, both scripted and unscripted, across all of our networks. In recent years, we have introduced a number of scripted original series. These series generally result in higher ratings for our networks. Among other things, higher audience ratings drive increased revenues through higher advertising revenues. The timing of exhibition and distribution of original programming varies from period to period, which results in greater variability in our revenues, earnings and cash flows from operating activities. We will continue to increase our investment in programming across all of our networks. There may be significant changes in the level of our technical and operating expenses due to the amortization of content acquisition and/or original programming costs and/or the impact of management's periodic assessment of programming usefulness. Such costs will also fluctuate with the level of revenues derived from owned original programming in each period as these costs are amortized based on the individual-film-forecast-computation method.

Most original series require us to make up-front investments, which are often significant amounts. Not all of our programming efforts are commercially successful, which could result in a write-off of program rights. If it is determined that programming rights have limited, or no, future programming usefulness based on actual demand or market conditions, a write-off of the unamortized cost is recorded in technical and operating expense. Program rights write-offs, included in technical and operating expense, were $1.3 million and $11.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018, respectively. Program rights write-offs, included in technical and operating expense, were $14.7 million and $19.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018, respectively.

International and Other

Our International and Other segment primarily includes the operations of AMCNI, Global Direct to Consumer, Levity, and IFC Films.

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In our International and Other segment, we earn revenue principally from the international distribution of programming and, to a lesser extent, the sale of advertising from our AMCNI programming networks. We also earn revenue from; (i) production services from Levity, (ii) our subscription streaming services Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now and UMC (Urban Movie Channel) from our Global Direct to Consumer business, (iii) the distribution of content of IFC Films and RLJE, and (iv) Levity's operation of comedy venues. Distribution revenue primarily includes subscription fees paid by distributors or consumers to carry our programming networks or subscription-based streaming services and production services revenue generated from Levity. Our subscription revenues are generally based on either a per-subscriber fee or a fixed contractual annual fee, under multi-year affiliation agreements, which may provide for annual rate increases, and a monthly fee paid by consumers for our subscription-based streaming services. Our production services revenues are based on master production agreements whereby a third-party engages us to produce content on its behalf. Production services revenues are recognized based on the percentage of cost incurred to total estimated cost of the contract. Distribution revenues are derived from the distribution of our programming networks primarily in Europe and to a lesser extent, Latin America as well as from our owned subscription streaming services available in the United States, Canada, Latin America, parts of Europe, India, Australia and New Zealand.

Programming expense, program operating costs and production costs incurred to produce content for third parties are included in technical and operating expense, and represent the largest expense of the International and Other segment. Programming expense primarily consist of amortization of acquired content, costs of dubbing and sub-titling of programs, production costs, participation and residual costs. Program operating costs include costs such as origination, transmission, uplinking and encryption of our linear AMCNI channels as well as content hosting and delivery costs at our various on-line content distribution initiatives. Not all of our programming efforts are commercially successful, which could result in a write-off of program rights. If it is determined that programming rights have limited, or no, future programming usefulness based on actual demand or market conditions, a write-off of the unamortized cost is recorded in technical and operating expense.

We view our investments in international expansion and our various developing on-line content distribution initiatives as important long-term strategies. We may experience an adverse impact to the International and Other segment's operating results and cash flows in periods of increased investment by the Company in these aforementioned initiatives.

Corporate Expenses

We allocate corporate overhead within operating expenses to each segment based upon its proportionate estimated usage of services. The segment financial information set forth below, including the discussion related to individual line items, does not reflect inter-segment eliminations unless specifically indicated.

Impact of Economic Conditions

Our future performance is dependent, to a large extent, on general economic conditions including the impact of direct competition, our ability to manage our businesses effectively, and our relative strength and leverage in the marketplace, both with suppliers and customers.

Capital and credit market disruptions could cause economic downturns, which may lead to lower demand for our products, such as lower demand for television advertising and a decrease in the number of subscribers receiving our programming networks from our distributors. Events such as these may adversely impact our results of operations, cash flows and financial position.

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Consolidated Results of Operations

The amounts presented and discussed below represent 100% of each operating segment's revenues, net and expenses. Where we have management control of an entity, we consolidate 100% of such entity in our consolidated statements of operations notwithstanding that a third-party owns a significant interest in such entity. The noncontrolling owner's interest in the operating results of majority-owned or controlled subsidiaries are reflected in net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in our consolidated statements of operations.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2018

The following table sets forth our consolidated results of operations for the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2019				2018
(In thousands)	Amount		% of Revenues, net		Amount		% of Revenues, net		$ change		% change
Revenues, net	$	718,597	100.0	%	$	696,875	100.0	%	$	21,722	3.1	%
Operating expenses:
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	354,992		49.4		346,398		49.7		8,594		2.5
Selling, general and administrative	159,357		22.2		156,242		22.4		3,115		2.0
Depreciation and amortization	25,619		3.6		22,011		3.2		3,608		16.4
Impairment and related charges	—		—		4,486		0.6		(4,486)		n/m
Restructuring and other related charges	10,191		1.4		3,139		0.5		7,052		n/m
Total operating expenses	550,159		76.6		532,276		76.4		17,883		3.4
Operating income	168,438		23.4		164,599		23.6		3,839		2.3
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	(34,995)		(4.9)		(33,035)		(4.7)		(1,960)		5.9
Miscellaneous, net	(1,490)		(0.2)		28,762		4.1		(30,252)		(105.2)
Total other income (expense)	(36,485)		(5.1)		(4,273)		(0.6)		(32,212)		753.8
Net income from operations before income taxes	131,953		18.4		160,326		23.0		(28,373)		(17.7)
Income tax expense	(8,727)		(1.2)		(43,666)		(6.3)		34,939		(80.0)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	123,226		17.1		116,660		16.7		6,566		5.6
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(6,303)		(0.9)		(5,403)		(0.8)		(900)		16.7	%
Net income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders	$	116,923	16.3	%	$	111,257	16.0	%	$	5,666	5.1	%

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National Networks Segment Results

The following table sets forth our National Networks segment results for the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2019				2018
(In thousands)	Amount		% of Revenues, net		Amount		% of Revenues, net		$ change		% change
Revenues, net	$	558,992	100.0	%	$	560,321	100.0	%	$	(1,329)	(0.2)	%
Operating expenses:
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	260,400		46.6		256,797		45.8		3,603		1.4
Selling, general and administrative	101,866		18.2		106,967		19.1		(5,101)		(4.8)
Depreciation and amortization	8,048		1.4		8,450		1.5		(402)		(4.8)
Restructuring and other related charges	6,199		1.1		—		—		6,199		n/m
Operating income	$	182,479	32.6	%	$	188,107	33.6	%	$	(5,628)	(3.0)	%
Share-based compensation expense	11,684		2.1		13,860		2.5		(2,176)		(15.7)
Restructuring and other related charges	6,199		1.1		—		—		6,199		n/m
Depreciation and amortization	8,048		1.4		8,450		1.5		(402)		(4.8)
AOI	$	208,410	37.3	%	$	210,417	37.6	%	$	(2,007)	(1.0)	%

International and Other Segment Results

The following table sets forth our International Networks segment results for the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2019				2018
(In thousands)	Amount		% of Revenues, net		Amount		% of Revenues, net		$ change		% change
Revenues, net	$	182,839	100.0	%	$	151,772	100.0	%	$	31,067	20.5	%
Operating expenses:
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	115,250		63.0		98,045		64.6		17,205		17.5
Selling, general and administrative	57,527		31.5		49,290		32.5		8,237		16.7
Depreciation and amortization	17,571		9.6		13,561		8.9		4,010		29.6
Impairment and related charges	—		—		4,486		3.0		(4,486)		n/m
Restructuring and other related charges	3,992		2.2		3,139		2.1		853		n/m
Operating loss	$	(11,501)	(6.3)	%	$	(16,749)	(11.0)	%	$	5,248	(31.3)	%
Share-based compensation expense	2,157		1.2		3,074		2.0		(917)		(29.8)
Restructuring and other related charges	3,992		2.2		3,139		2.1		853		n/m
Impairment and related charges	—		—		4,486		3.0		(4,486)		n/m
Depreciation and amortization	17,571		9.6		13,561		8.9		4,010		29.6
Majority-owned equity investees AOI	1,246		0.7		—		—		1,246		n/m
AOI	$	13,465	7.4	%	$	7,511	4.9	%	$	5,954	79.3	%

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Revenues, net

Revenues, net increased $21.7 million to $718.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2018. The net change by segment was as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)	2019		% of total		2018		% of total		$ change		% change
National Networks	$	558,992	77.8	%	$	560,321	80.4	%	$	(1,329)	(0.2)	%
International and Other	182,839		25.4		151,772		21.8		31,067		20.5
Inter-segment eliminations	(23,234)		(3.2)		(15,218)		(2.2)		(8,016)		52.7
Consolidated revenues, net	$	718,597	100.0	%	$	696,875	100.0	%	$	21,722	3.1	%

National Networks

The decrease in National Networks revenues, net was attributable to the following:

	Three Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)	2019		% of total		2018		% of total		$ change		% change
Advertising	$	194,452	34.8	%	$	199,714	35.6	%	$	(5,262)	(2.6)	%
Distribution	364,540		65.2		360,607		64.4		3,933		1.1
	$	558,992	100.0	%	$	560,321	100.0	%	$	(1,329)	(0.2)	%

•The decrease of $5.3 million in advertising revenues was due to a decrease of $12.3 million at AMC due to lower ratings, partially mitigated by pricing. The decrease at AMC was partially offset by increases at all of our other networks. Most of our advertising revenues vary based on the timing of our original programming series and the popularity of our programming as measured by Nielsen. Due to these factors, we expect advertising revenues to vary from quarter to quarter.

•Distribution revenues increased $3.9 million due to an increase of $15.9 million in content licensing revenue, primarily at AMC, from digital and foreign distribution. Subscription revenues decreased $9.0 million as compared to the prior comparable period due to lower subscribers and the impact of an interpretation of a contractual provision in an affiliate agreement, partially offset by pricing. Distribution revenues may vary based on the impact of renewals of affiliation agreements and content licensing revenues vary based on the timing of availability of our programming to distributors. Because of these factors, we expect distribution revenues to vary from quarter to quarter.

International and Other

The increase in International and Other revenues, net was attributable to the following:

	Three Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)	2019		% of total		2018		% of total		$ change		% change
Advertising	$	18,872	10.3	%	$	20,128	13.3	%	$	(1,256)	(6.2)	%
Distribution	163,967		89.7		131,644		86.7		32,323		24.6
	$	182,839	100.0	%	$	151,772	100.0	%	$	31,067	20.5	%

Distribution revenues increased primarily due to a $31.1 million impact from the acquisition of RLJE, and a $7.1 million increase from our Shudder and Sundance Now subscription streaming services. Distribution revenue at AMCNI decreased $4.3 million, excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, primarily due to the termination of distribution in certain territories. Foreign currency translation had an unfavorable impact to distribution revenues of $4.5 million.

Technical and operating expense (excluding depreciation and amortization)

The components of technical and operating expense primarily include the amortization and impairments or write-offs of program rights, such as those for original programming, feature films and licensed series, participation and residual costs, distribution and production related costs and program operating costs, such as origination, transmission, uplinking and encryption.

Technical and operating expense (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased $8.6 million to $355.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2018. The net change by segment was as follows:

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	Three Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)	2019			2018			$ change		% change
National Networks	$	260,400		$	256,797		$	3,603	1.4	%
International and Other	115,250			98,045			17,205		17.5	%
Inter-segment eliminations	(20,658)			(8,444)			(12,214)		144.6	%
Total	$	354,992		$	346,398		$	8,594	2.5	%
Percentage of revenues, net	49.4		%	49.7		%

National Networks

The increase in technical and operating expense was due to an increase in program amortization of $22.3 million primarily attributable to the mix of original programming as compared to the prior comparable period, partially offset by a reduction in program amortization of $21.3 million attributable to the utilization of certain investment tax credits, which resulted in a net increase in program rights amortization expense of $1.0 million. In addition, other direct programming costs increased $2.6 million. Program rights amortization expense includes write-offs of $1.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 as compared to program rights write-offs of $11.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018. Program write-offs are based on management's periodic assessment of programming usefulness.

There may be significant changes in the level of our technical and operating expenses due to content acquisition and/or original programming costs and/or the impact of management's periodic assessment of programming usefulness. Such costs will also fluctuate with the level of revenues derived from owned original programming in each period as these costs are amortized based on the film-forecast-computation method. As additional competition for programming increases and alternate distribution technologies continue to develop in the industry, costs for content acquisition and original programming may increase.

International and Other

Technical and operating expense increased primarily due to a $18.4 million impact from the acquisition of RLJE. In addition, technical and operating expense increased $5.1 million at our Shudder and Sundance Now subscription streaming services. Technical and operating expense at AMCNI decreased $5.3 million, excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, due to lower programming amortization. Foreign currency translation had a favorable impact to the change in technical and operating expense of $2.9 million.

Selling, general and administrative expense

The components of selling, general and administrative expense primarily include sales, marketing and advertising expenses, administrative costs and costs of non-production facilities.

Selling, general and administrative expense increased $3.1 million to $159.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2018. The net change by segment was as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)	2019			2018			$ change		% change
National Networks	$	101,866		$	106,967		$	(5,101)	(4.8)	%
International and Other	57,527			49,290			8,237		16.7
Inter-segment eliminations	(36)			(15)			(21)		140.0
Total	$	159,357		$	156,242		$	3,115	2.0	%
Percentage of revenues, net	22.2		%	22.4		%

National Networks

Selling, general and administrative expense decreased $5.1 million principally as a result of a decrease in advertising and marketing spend related to the mix of original programming.

There may be significant changes in the level of our selling, general and administrative expense from quarter to quarter and year to year due to the timing of promotion and marketing of original programming series and subscriber retention marketing efforts.

International and Other 

Selling, general and administrative expense increased $8.2 million primarily due to the impact from the acquisition of RLJE. Foreign currency translation had a favorable impact to the change in selling, general and administrative expense of $1.5 million.

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Depreciation and amortization

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $3.6 million to $25.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2018. The net change by segment was as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)	2019		2018		$ change		% change
National Networks	$	8,048	$	8,450	$	(402)	(4.8)	%
International and Other	17,571		13,561		4,010		29.6
	$	25,619	$	22,011	$	3,608	16.4	%

The increase in depreciation and amortization expense in the International and Other segment was primarily due to a $2.1 million impact from the acquisition of RLJE as well as an increase in depreciation expense of $1.6 million related to leasehold additions.

Restructuring and other related charges

Restructuring and other related charges of $10.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 related to the management re-organization described below.

In September 2019, management commenced a restructuring initiative of our management team. In connection with this re-organization, a number of roles were eliminated to improve the effectiveness of management while reducing the cost structure of the Company. As a result, we incurred restructuring charges of $10.2 million, of which $6.2 million was attributable to the National Networks segment and $4.0 million was attributable to the International and Other segment. We expect additional restructuring charges in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Operating Income

	Three Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)	2019		2018		$ change		% change
National Networks	$	182,479	$	188,107	$	(5,628)	(3.0)	%
International and Other	(11,501)		(16,749)		5,248		(31.3)
Inter-segment Eliminations	(2,540)		(6,759)		4,219		(62.4)
	$	168,438	$	164,599	$	3,839	2.3	%

The decrease in operating income at the National Networks segment was primarily attributable to restructuring charges of $6.2 million, a decrease in revenue of $1.3 million and an increase in technical and operating expense of $3.6 million, partially offset by a decrease in selling, general and administrative expense of $5.1 million.

The decrease in operating losses at the International and Other segment was primarily attributable to an increase in operating income at AMCNI of $4.2 million, excluding the impact of foreign currency.

AOI

The following is a reconciliation of our consolidated operating income to AOI:

	Three Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)	2019		2018		$ change		% change
Operating income	$	168,438	$	164,599	$	3,839	2.3	%
Share-based compensation expense	13,841		16,934		(3,093)		(18.3)
Restructuring and other related charges	10,191		3,139		7,052		n/m
Impairment and related charges	—		4,486		(4,486)		n/m
Depreciation and amortization	25,619		22,011		3,608		16.4
Majority-owned equity investees AOI	1,246		—		1,246		n/m
AOI	$	219,335	$	211,169	$	8,166	3.9	%

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AOI increased $8.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2018. The net change by segment was as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)	2019		2018		$ change		% change
National Networks	$	208,410	$	210,417	$	(2,007)	(1.0)	%
International and Other	13,465		7,511		5,954		79.3
Inter-segment eliminations	(2,540)		(6,759)		4,219		(62.4)
AOI	$	219,335	$	211,169	$	8,166	3.9	%

National Networks AOI decreased principally due to a decrease in operating income.

International and Other AOI increased primarily due to an increase in operating income at AMCNI and an increase due to the impact of the acquisition of RLJE.

As a result of the factors discussed above impacting the variability in revenues and operating expenses, we expect AOI to vary from quarter to quarter.

Interest expense, net

The increase in interest expense, net of $2.0 million is primarily due to the impact of interest rate swap contracts as well as a decrease in interest income.

Miscellaneous, net

The increase in miscellaneous expense, net of $30.3 million was primarily related to the absence of $36.7 million of gains associated with the increase in the fair value of our investment in RLJE recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2018. In addition, miscellaneous expense, net decreased $3.1 million associated with increased earnings from equity method investees and $1.5 million due to a favorable variance in foreign currency transactions gains and losses.

Income tax expense

For the three months ended September 30, 2019, income tax expense was $8.7 million representing an effective tax rate of 7%. The effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to a tax benefit of $13.6 million from foreign operations and a tax benefit of $11.5 million from a deferred tax adjustment to record the impact of an investment tax credit under the deferral method of accounting, partially offset by state and local income tax expense of $4.3 million and tax expense of $2.0 million resulting from a net increase in valuation allowances for foreign tax assets. The decrease in foreign operations is primarily due to a deferred tax benefit resulting from the reorganization of intellectual property amongst the Company's international subsidiaries.

For the three months ended September 30, 2018, income tax expense was $43.7 million representing an effective tax rate of 27%. The effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate of 21% due primarily to tax expense from foreign operations of $5.6 million and state and local income tax expense of $3.4 million.

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018

The following table sets forth our consolidated results of operations for the periods indicated.

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019				2018
(In thousands)	Amount		% of Revenues, net		Amount		% of Revenues, net		$ change		% change
Revenues, net	$	2,275,117	100.0	%	$	2,199,083	100.0	%	$	76,034	3.5	%
Operating expenses:
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	1,080,763		47.5		1,043,572		47.5		37,191		3.6
Selling, general and administrative	505,233		22.2		494,067		22.5		11,166		2.3
Depreciation and amortization	75,568		3.3		64,034		2.9		11,534		18.0
Impairment and related charges	—		—		4,486		0.2		(4,486)		(100.0)
Restructuring and other related charges	29,995		1.3		3,139		0.1		26,856		n/m
Total operating expenses	1,691,559		74.4		1,609,298		73.2		82,261		5.1
Operating income	583,558		25.6		589,785		26.8		(6,227)		(1.1)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	(105,411)		(4.6)		(100,154)		(4.6)		(5,257)		5.2
Miscellaneous, net	(16,972)		(0.7)		30,989		1.4		(47,961)		(154.8)
Total other income (expense)	(122,383)		(5.4)		(69,165)		(3.1)		(53,218)		76.9
Net income from operations before income taxes	461,175		20.3		520,620		23.7		(59,445)		(11.4)
Income tax expense	(53,807)		(2.4)		(133,092)		(6.1)		79,285		(59.6)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	407,368		17.9		387,528		17.6		19,840		5.1
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(18,305)		(0.8)		(13,220)		(0.6)		(5,085)		38.5
Net income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders	$	389,063	17.1	%	$	374,308	17.0	%	$	14,755	3.9	%

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National Networks Segment Results

The following table sets forth our National Networks segment results for the periods indicated.

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019				2018
(In thousands)	Amount		% of Revenues, net		Amount		% of Revenues, net		$ change		% change
Revenues, net	$	1,779,850	100.0	%	$	1,820,638	100.0	%	$	(40,788)	(2.2)	%
Operating expenses:
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	770,807		43.3		791,910		43.5		(21,103)		(2.7)
Selling, general and administrative	329,248		18.5		355,405		19.5		(26,157)		(7.4)
Depreciation and amortization	24,839		1.4		25,358		1.4		(519)		(2.0)
Restructuring and other related charges	6,776		0.4		—		—		6,776		n/m
Operating income	$	648,180	36.4	%	$	647,965	35.6	%	$	215	—	%
Share-based compensation expense	41,774		2.3		42,647		2.3		(873)		(2.0)
Restructuring and other related charges	6,776		0.4		—		—		6,776		n/m
Depreciation and amortization	24,839		1.4		25,358		1.4		(519)		(2.0)
AOI	$	721,569	40.5	%	$	715,970	39.3	%	$	5,599	0.8	%

International and Other Segment Results

The following table sets forth our International and Other segment results for the periods indicated.

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019				2018
(In thousands)	Amount		% of Revenues, net		Amount		% of Revenues, net		$ change		% change
Revenues, net	$	533,454	100.0	%	$	409,873	100.0	%	$	123,581	30.2	%
Operating expenses:
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	335,244		62.8		269,739		65.8		65,505		24.3
Selling, general and administrative	176,098		33.0		138,732		33.8		37,366		26.9
Depreciation and amortization	50,729		9.5		38,676		9.4		12,053		31.2
Impairment and related charges	—		—		4,486		1.1		(4,486)		(100.0)
Restructuring and other related charges	23,915		4.5		3,139		0.8		20,776		n/m
Operating loss	$	(52,532)	(9.8)	%	$	(44,899)	(11.0)	%	$	(7,633)	17.0	%
Share-based compensation expense	8,691		1.6		9,359		2.3		(668)		(7.1)
Restructuring and other related charges	23,915		4.5		3,139		0.8		20,776		n/m
Impairment and related charges	—		—		4,486		1.1		(4,486)		(100.0)
Depreciation and amortization	50,729		9.5		38,676		9.4		12,053		31.2
Majority-owned equity investees AOI	4,434		0.8		—		—		4,434		n/m
AOI	$	35,237	6.6	%	$	10,761	2.6	%	$	24,476	227.5	%

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Revenues, net

Revenues, net increased $76.0 million to $2,275.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2018. The net change by segment was as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)	2019		% of total		2018		% of total		$ change		% change
National Networks	$	1,779,850	78.3	%	$	1,820,638	82.8	%	$	(40,788)	(2.2)	%
International and Other	533,454		23.4		409,873		18.6		123,581		30.2
Inter-segment eliminations	(38,187)		(1.7)		(31,428)		(1.4)		(6,759)		21.5
Consolidated revenues, net	$	2,275,117	100.0	%	$	2,199,083	100.0	%	$	76,034	3.5	%

National Networks

The decrease in National Networks revenues, net was attributable to the following:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)	2019		% of total		2018		% of total		$ change		% change
Advertising	$	653,031	36.7	%	$	672,273	36.9	%	$	(19,242)	(2.9)	%
Distribution	1,126,819		63.3		1,148,365		63.1		(21,546)		(1.9)
	$	1,779,850	100.0	%	$	1,820,638	100.0	%	$	(40,788)	(2.2)	%

•The decrease of $19.2 million in advertising revenues was driven by a decrease of $45.8 million at AMC due to lower ratings, partially mitigated by pricing. The decrease at AMC was partially offset by increases at all of our other networks. Most of our advertising revenues vary based on the timing of our original programming series and the popularity of our programming as measured by Nielsen. Due to these factors, we expect advertising revenues to vary from quarter to quarter.

•Distribution revenues decreased $21.5 million due to a decrease in content licensing revenues of $16.5 million derived from our original programming, primarily at AMC. Subscription revenues increased $5.1 million resulting from an increase in rates, partially offset by lower subscribers and the impact of an interpretation of a contractual provision in an affiliate agreement. Subscription revenues may vary based on the impact of renewals of affiliation agreements and content licensing revenues vary based on the timing of availability of our programming to distributors. Because of these factors, we expect distribution revenues to vary from quarter to quarter.

International and Other

The increase in International and Other revenues, net was attributable to the following:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)	2019		% of total		2018		% of total		$ change		% change
Advertising	$	63,613	11.9	%	$	66,071	16.1	%	$	(2,458)	(3.7)	%
Distribution	469,841		88.1		343,802		83.9		126,039		36.7
	$	533,454	100.0	%	$	409,873	100.0	%	$	123,581	30.2	%

The decrease of $2.5 million in advertising revenues was due to the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation of $4.6 million, partially offset by an increase in demand in certain international markets. Distribution revenues increased primarily due to a $134.9 million impact from the acquisitions of Levity and RLJE. In addition, distribution revenues increased $16.7 million from our Shudder and Sundance Now subscription streaming services. Distribution revenue at AMCNI decreased $10.4 million, excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, primarily due to the termination of distribution in certain territories. Foreign currency translation had an unfavorable impact to distribution revenues of $13.6 million.

Technical and operating expense (excluding depreciation and amortization)

The components of technical and operating expense primarily include the amortization and write-offs of program rights, such as those for original programming, feature films and licensed series, participation and residual costs, distribution and production related costs and program delivery costs, such as transmission, encryption, hosting, and formatting.

Technical and operating expense (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased $37.2 million to $1,080.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2018. The net change by segment was as follows:

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	Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)	2019			2018			$ change		% change
National Networks	$	770,807		$	791,910		$	(21,103)	(2.7)	%
International and Other	335,244			269,739			65,505		24.3
Inter-segment eliminations	(25,288)			(18,077)			(7,211)		39.9
Total	$	1,080,763		$	1,043,572		$	37,191	3.6	%
Percentage of revenues, net	47.5		%	47.5		%

National Networks

The decrease in technical and operating expense was due to a decrease of $24.2 million in other direct programming expense attributable to lower personnel and production related costs, partially offset by an increase in program amortization of $24.4 million primarily attributable to the mix of original programming as compared to the prior comparable period, partially offset by a reduction in program amortization of $21.3 million attributable to the utilization of certain investment tax credits, which resulted in a net increase in program rights amortization expense of $3.1 million. Program rights amortization expense includes write-offs of $14.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 as compared to program rights write-offs of $19.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018. Programming write-offs are based on management's periodic assessment of programming usefulness.

There may be significant changes in the level of our technical and operating expenses due to content acquisition and/or original programming costs and/or the impact of management's periodic assessment of programming usefulness. Such costs will also fluctuate with the level of revenues derived from owned original programming in each period as these costs are amortized based on the film-forecast-computation method. As additional competition for programming increases and alternate distribution technologies continue to develop in the industry, costs for content acquisition and original programming may increase.

International and Other

Technical and operating expense increased due to a $80.7 million impact from the acquisitions of Levity and RLJE. In addition, technical and operating expense increased $12.1 million at our Shudder and Sundance Now subscription streaming services. Technical and operating expense at AMCNI decreased $16.2 million, excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations. Foreign currency translation had a favorable impact to the change in technical and operating expense of $11.5 million.

Selling, general and administrative expense

The components of selling, general and administrative expense primarily include sales, marketing and advertising expenses, administrative costs and costs of non-production facilities.

Selling, general and administrative expense increased $11.2 million to $505.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2018. The net change by segment was as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)	2019			2018			$ change		% change
National Networks	$	329,248		$	355,405		$	(26,157)	(7.4)	%
International and Other	176,098			138,732			37,366		26.9
Inter-segment eliminations	(113)			(70)			(43)		61.4
Total	$	505,233		$	494,067		$	11,166	2.3	%
Percentage of revenues, net	22.2		%	22.5		%

National Networks

Selling, general and administrative expense decreased $26.2 million principally as a result of a $22.9 million decrease in advertising and marketing spend related to the mix of original programming.

There may be significant changes in the level of our selling, general and administrative expense from quarter to quarter and year to year due to the timing of promotion and marketing of original programming series and subscriber retention marketing efforts.

International and Other 

Selling, general and administrative expense increased $37.4 million primarily due to a $50.2 million impact from the acquisitions of Levity and RLJE, partially offset by a decrease of $7.3 million at AMCNI, excluding the impact of foreign

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currency fluctuations. Foreign currency translation had a favorable impact to the change in selling, general and administrative expense of $5.8 million.

Depreciation and amortization

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $11.5 million to $75.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2018. The net change by segment was as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)	2019		2018		$ change		% change
National Networks	$	24,839	$	25,358	$	(519)	(2.0)	%
International and Other	50,729		38,676		12,053		31.2
	$	75,568	$	64,034	$	11,534	18.0	%

The increase in depreciation and amortization expense in the International and Other segment was primarily due to a $8.2 million impact from the acquisitions of Levity and RLJE as well as an increase in depreciation expense of $5.1 million related to leasehold additions.

Restructuring and other related charges

Restructuring and other related charges of $30.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 related to the management and direct to consumer organizational changes described below. In connection with each of the restructuring initiatives, a number of roles were eliminated to address redundancy at the management level and improve the effectiveness of management while reducing the cost structure of the Company.

In September 2019, management commenced a restructuring initiative of our management team. As a result, we incurred restructuring charges of $10.2 million, of which $6.2 million was attributable to the National Networks segment and $4.0 million was attributable to the International and Other segment. We expect additional restructuring charges in the fourth quarter of 2019.

In May 2019, management commenced a restructuring initiative of our owned subscription streaming services. The restructuring combined our owned subscription streaming services under one management team. As a result, we incurred restructuring charges of $1.3 million related to severance and other personnel related costs.

In connection with the management changes in the direct to consumer business, we implemented changes to our strategy for our owned subscription streaming services, including programming that will no longer be made available. As a result, we incurred other charges of $13.0 million related to the write-off of programming associated with the direct to consumer reorganization and change in strategy.

In connection with the restructuring activities previously announced in 2018, we incurred additional severance and other personnel related costs of $5.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Operating Income

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)	2019		2018		$ change		% change
National Networks	$	648,180	$	647,965	$	215	—	%
International and Other	(52,532)		(44,899)		(7,633)		17.0
Inter-segment Eliminations	(12,090)		(13,281)		1,191		n/m
	$	583,558	$	589,785	$	(6,227)	(1.1)	%

Operating income at the National Networks segment was flat as compared to the prior comparable period primarily due to a decrease in revenues mitigated by a decrease in operating expenses.

The increase in operating losses at the International and Other segment was primarily attributable an increase in restructuring and other related charges of $20.8 million, primarily associated with the direct to consumer reorganization, partially offset by an increase in operating income at AMCNI of $14.7 million, excluding the impact of foreign currency.

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AOI

The following is a reconciliation of our consolidated operating income to AOI:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)	2019		2018		$ change		% change
Operating income	$	583,558	$	589,785	$	(6,227)	(1.1)	%
Share-based compensation expense	50,465		52,006		(1,541)		(3.0)
Restructuring and other related charges	29,995		3,139		26,856		n/m
Impairment and related charges	—		4,486		(4,486)		n/m
Depreciation and amortization	75,568		64,034		11,534		18.0
Majority-owned equity investees AOI	4,434		—		4,434		n/m
AOI	$	744,020	$	713,450	$	30,570	4.3	%

AOI increased $30.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2018. The net change by segment was as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)	2019		2018		$ change		% change
National Networks	$	721,569	$	715,970	$	5,599	0.8	%
International and Other	35,237		10,761		24,476		227.5
Inter-segment eliminations	(12,786)		(13,281)		495		(3.7)
AOI	$	744,020	$	713,450	$	30,570	4.3	%

National Networks AOI increased principally due to an increase in restructuring and other related charges of $6.8 million.

International and Other AOI increased primarily due to an increase of $14.9 million at AMCNI, excluding the impact of foreign currency, an increase of $4.4 million related to the AOI of majority-owned equity method investees, and an increase due to the impact of the acquisitions of Levity and RLJE.

As a result of the factors discussed above impacting the variability in revenues and operating expenses, we expect AOI to vary from quarter to quarter.

Interest expense, net

The increase in interest expense, net of $5.3 million is driven by a $4.8 million increase in interest expense driven by a higher variable interest rate on our term loan as well as a decrease in interest income of $1.9 million.

Miscellaneous, net

The increase in miscellaneous expense, net of $48.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was primarily driven by the absence of $50.7 million of gains associated with the increase in fair value of our investment in RLJE recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2018. Miscellaneous expense, net also decreased $6.6 million associated with increased earnings from equity method investees and $4.1 million due to a favorable variance in foreign currency transactions gains and losses, partially offset by an increase related to impairment charges for the partial write-down of certain of our non-marketable equity securities and a note receivable.

Income tax expense

For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, income tax expense was $53.8 million representing an effective tax rate of 12%. The effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to a tax benefit of $21.5 million resulting from a net decrease in valuation allowances for foreign tax assets, a tax benefit of $15.6 million from foreign operations, a tax benefit of $11.5 million from a deferred tax adjustment to record the impact of an investment tax credit under the deferral method of accounting, and a tax benefit of $5.6 million relating to uncertain tax positions (including accrued interest), partially offset by state and local income tax expense of $11.6 million. The decrease in the valuation allowance is primarily due to the expected utilization of foreign net operating loss carryforwards and the benefit of foreign operations is due to a deferred tax benefit resulting from the reorganization of intellectual property amongst the Company's international subsidiaries. The tax benefit relating to uncertain tax positions is primarily due to an audit settlement and the filing of state income tax returns under a voluntary disclosure agreement.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, income tax expense was $133.1 million, representing an effective tax rate of 26%. The effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate of 21%, due primarily to tax expense of $15.8 million for an increase in valuation allowances for foreign taxes and U.S. foreign tax credits; state and local income tax expense of $9.5

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million; a tax benefit of $8.3 million for the one-time rate change on deferred tax assets and liabilities that resulted from the extension of certain television production cost deductions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (enacted February 9, 2018); and tax benefit from foreign subsidiary earnings of $0.6 million.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our operations have historically generated positive net cash flow from operating activities. However, each of our programming businesses has substantial programming acquisition and production expenditure requirements.

Sources of cash primarily include cash flow from operations, amounts available under our revolving credit facility and access to capital markets. Although we currently believe that amounts available under our revolving credit facility will be available when and if needed, we can provide no assurance that access to such funds will not be impacted by adverse conditions in the financial markets. The obligations of the financial institutions under our revolving credit facility are several and not joint and, as a result, a funding default by one or more institutions does not need to be made up by the others. As a public company, we may have access to other sources of capital such as the public bond markets.

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 September 30, 2019, the Company repurchased 0.2 million shares of its Class A common stock at an average purchase price of approximately $52.56 per share. As of September 30, 2019, the Company has $488.8 million of authorization remaining for repurchase under the Stock Repurchase Program.

Our principal uses of cash include the acquisition and production of programming, investments and acquisitions, repurchases of outstanding debt and common stock, debt service, and payments for income taxes. We continue to increase our investment in original programming, the funding of which generally occurs six to nine months in advance of a program's airing. We expect this increased investment to continue in 2019.

As of September 30, 2019, our consolidated cash and cash equivalents balance includes approximately $116.1 million held by foreign subsidiaries. Most or all of the earnings of our foreign subsidiaries will continue to be permanently reinvested in foreign operations and we do not expect to incur any significant, additional taxes related to such amounts, nor have any been provided for in the current period.

We believe that a combination of cash-on-hand, cash generated from operating activities and availability under our revolving credit facility will provide sufficient liquidity to service the principal and interest payments on our indebtedness, along with our other funding and investment requirements over the next twelve months and over the longer term. However, we do not expect to generate sufficient cash from operations to repay at maturity the entirety of the then outstanding balances of our debt. As a result, we will then be dependent upon our ability to access the capital and credit markets in order to repay or refinance the outstanding balances of our indebtedness. Failure to raise significant amounts of funding to repay these obligations at maturity would adversely affect our business. In such a circumstance, we would need to take other actions including selling assets, seeking strategic investments from third parties or reducing other discretionary uses of cash.

Our level of debt could have important consequences on our business including, but not limited to, increasing our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions, limiting the availability of our cash flow to fund future programming investments, capital expenditures, working capital, business activities and other general corporate requirements and limiting our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the industry in which we operate. For information relating to our outstanding debt obligations, refer to Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Debt Financing Agreements" of our 2018 Form 10-K.

In addition, economic or market disruptions could lead to lower demand for our services, such as lower levels of advertising. These events would adversely impact our results of operations, cash flows and financial position.

The revolving credit facility was not drawn upon at September 30, 2019. The total undrawn revolver commitment is available to be drawn for our general corporate purposes.

AMC Networks was in compliance with all of its debt covenants as of September 30, 2019.

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Cash Flow Discussion

The following table is a summary of cash flows provided by (used in) operating, investing and financing activities for the nine months ended September 30,:

(In thousands)	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2018
Cash provided by operating activities	$	400,397	$	471,812
Cash used in investing activities	(59,864)		(185,885)
Cash used in financing activities	(117,683)		(292,028)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	222,850		(6,101)

Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities amounted to $400.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 as compared to $471.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018. Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 primarily resulted from $1,214.9 million of net income before amortization of program rights, depreciation and amortization, and other non-cash items, which was partially offset by payments for program rights of $676.7 million, an increase in prepaid expense and other assets of $121.4 million primarily related to an increase in long-term receivables and a decrease in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities of $22.5 million primarily related to lower employee related liabilities. Changes in all other assets and liabilities resulted in a decrease of $8.5 million.

Net cash provided by operating activities amounted to $471.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 as compared to $273.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 primarily resulted from $1,214.3 million of net income before amortization of program rights, depreciation and amortization, and other non-cash items, which was partially offset by payments for program rights of $671.1 million, an increase in prepaid expense and other assets of $27.8 million primarily related to an increase in long-term receivables, a decrease in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities of $36.6 million primarily related to lower employee related liabilities. Changes in all other assets and liabilities resulted in a decrease of $7.0 million.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was $59.9 million and $185.9 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, cash used in investing activities included capital expenditures of $69.1 million, partially offset by a return of capital from investees of $9.2 million. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, cash used in investing activities included investments of $90.1 million, capital expenditures of $60.8 million, and payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $35.6 million.

Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities amounted to $117.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and primarily consisted of purchases of our common stock of $70.6 million, taxes paid in lieu of shares issued for equity-based compensation of $23.0 million, distributions to noncontrolling interests of $13.5 million, and net payments on debt and finance leases of $15.2 million, partially offset by proceeds from stock option exercises of $4.6 million.

Net cash used in financing activities amounted to $292.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and primarily consisted of purchases of our common stock of $267.4 million under our Stock Repurchase, taxes paid in lieu of shares issued for equity-based compensation of $15.7 million, distributions to noncontrolling interests of $9.3 million, and principal payments on capital leases of $3.9 million, partially offset by proceeds from stock option exercises of $4.3 million.

Contractual Obligations

As of September 30, 2019, our contractual obligations not reflected on the condensed consolidated balance sheet decreased $259.2 million, as compared to December 31, 2018, to $864.6 million. The decrease relates to the adoption of the new lease standard requiring the recognition of operating leases on the balance sheet rather than disclosed as contractual obligations.

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

We describe our significant accounting policies in Note 2 to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements included in our 2018 Form 10-K. Other than the adoption of the new lease standard as described in Note 10 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company included herein, there have been no significant changes in our significant accounting policies since December 31, 2018.

We discuss our critical accounting estimates in Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," in the same 2018 Form 10-K. There have been no significant changes in our critical accounting estimates since December 31, 2018.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 1 to the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for a discussion of recently issued accounting pronouncements.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Fair Value of Debt

Based on the level of interest rates prevailing at September 30, 2019, the carrying value of our fixed rate debt of $2.37 billion was less than its fair value of $2.46 billion by approximately $88.7 million. The fair value of these financial instruments is estimated based on reference to quoted market prices for these or comparable securities. A hypothetical 100 basis point decrease in interest rates prevailing at September 30, 2019 would increase the estimated fair value of our fixed rate debt by approximately $55.2 million to approximately $2.5 billion.

Managing our Interest Rate Risk

To manage interest rate risk, we enter into interest rate swap contracts from time to time to adjust the amount of total debt that is subject to variable interest rates. Such contracts effectively fix the borrowing rates on floating rate debt to limit the exposure against the risk of rising rates. We do not enter into interest rate swap contracts for speculative or trading purposes and we only enter into interest rate swap contracts with financial institutions that we believe are credit worthy counterparties. We monitor the financial institutions that are counterparties to our interest rate swap contracts and to the extent possible diversify our swap contracts among various counterparties to mitigate exposure to any single financial institution.

As of September 30, 2019, we had $3.1 billion of debt outstanding (excluding finance leases), of which $0.7 billion is outstanding under our loan facility and is subject to variable interest rates (before consideration of the interest rate swaps contracts described below).

As of September 30, 2019, we had interest rate swap contracts outstanding with notional amounts aggregating $100.0 million. The aggregate fair value of interest rate swap contracts at September 30, 2019 was a net liability of $2.4 million. As a result of these transactions, the interest rate paid on approximately 80% of our debt (excluding finance leases) as of September 30, 2019 is effectively fixed (76% being fixed rate obligations and 4% effectively fixed through utilization of these interest rate swap contracts).

A hypothetical 100 basis point increase in interest rates prevailing at September 30, 2019 would not have a material impact on our annual interest expense.

Managing our Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

We are exposed to foreign currency risk to the extent that we enter into transactions denominated in currencies other than our subsidiaries' respective functional currencies (non-functional currency risk), such as affiliation agreements, programming contracts, certain trade receivables and accounts payable (including intercompany amounts) that are denominated in a currency other than the applicable functional currency. Changes in exchange rates with respect to amounts recorded in our consolidated balance sheets related to these items will result in unrealized (based upon period-end exchange rates) or realized foreign currency transaction gains and losses upon settlement of the transactions. Moreover, to the extent that our revenue, costs and expenses are denominated in currencies other than our respective functional currencies, we will experience fluctuations in our revenue, costs and expenses solely as a result of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company recognized a $1.2 million gain and $0.5 million loss net, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, related to foreign currency transactions. Such amounts are included in miscellaneous, net in the condensed consolidated statement of income.

To manage foreign currency exchange rate risk, we may enter into foreign currency contracts from time to time with financial institutions to limit our exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. We do not enter into foreign currency contracts for speculative or trading purposes.

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We also are exposed to fluctuations of the U.S. dollar (our reporting currency) against the currencies of our operating subsidiaries when their respective financial statements are translated into U.S. dollars for inclusion in our condensed consolidated financial statements. Cumulative translation adjustments are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as a separate component of equity. Any increase (decrease) in the value of the U.S. dollar against any foreign currency that is the functional currency of one of our operating subsidiaries will cause us to experience unrealized foreign currency translation losses (gains) with respect to amounts already invested in such foreign currencies. Accordingly, we may experience a negative impact on our comprehensive income (loss) and equity with respect to our holdings solely as a result of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

An evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Based upon that evaluation as of September 30, 2019, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

During the three months ended September 30, 2019, there were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

Since our 2018 Form 10-K, there have been no material developments in legal proceedings in which we are involved. See Note 14, Commitments and Contingencies to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

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 authorization of up to $500 million was announced on March 7, 2016, an additional authorization of $500 million was announced on June 7, 2017, and an additional authorization of $500 million was announced on June 13, 2018. The Stock Repurchase Program has no pre-established closing date and may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

Set forth below is information concerning acquisitions of AMC Networks Class A Common Stock by the Company during the three months ended September 30, 2019.

Period	Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased	Average Price Paid per Share (or Unit)		Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
July 1, 2019 to July 31, 2019	172,265	$	52.39	172,265	491,944,957
August 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019	59,045	$	53.06	59,045	488,811,793
September 1, 2019 to September 30, 2019	—	$	—	—	488,811,793
Total	231,310	$	52.56	231,310

Item 6. Exhibits.

(a)Index to Exhibits.

31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32	Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within Inline XBRL document.
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

			AMC Networks Inc.
Date:	October 31, 2019	By:	/s/ Sean S. Sullivan
			Sean S. Sullivan
			Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

I, Joshua W. Sapan, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of AMC Networks Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)), for the Registrant and have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the Registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:	October 31, 2019	By:	/s/ Joshua W. Sapan
			Joshua W. Sapan
			President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

I, Sean S. Sullivan, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of AMC Networks Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)), for the Registrant and have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the Registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:	October 31, 2019	By:	/s/ Sean S. Sullivan
			Sean S. Sullivan
			Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-32

Exhibit 32

Certifications

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, each of the undersigned officers of AMC Networks Inc. (“AMC Networks”) hereby certifies, to such officer’s knowledge, that AMC Networks’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2019 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and that the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of AMC Networks.

Date:	October 31, 2019	By:	/s/ Joshua W. Sapan
			Joshua W. Sapan
			President and Chief Executive Officer

Date:	October 31, 2019	By:	/s/ Sean S. Sullivan
			Sean S. Sullivan
			Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Leases (Summary of Lease Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease costs	$ 8,428	$ 24,875
Amortization of leased assets	590	1,964
Interest on lease liabilities	610	1,932
Short term lease costs	162	3,036
Variable lease costs	289	767
Total net lease cost	$ 10,079	$ 32,574

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Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Employee related costs	$ 88,202	$ 100,729
Participations and residuals	81,033	70,955
Other accrued expenses	69,702	93,234
Total accrued liabilities	$ 238,937	$ 264,918

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Cash Flow) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	$ 400,397	$ 471,812
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(69,096)	(60,774)
Return of capital from investees	9,232	523
Investment in and loans to investees	0	(90,080)
Payments for acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired		(35,554)
Increase (decrease) to investment in affiliates	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(59,864)	(185,885)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	1,521	0
Repayments of long-term debt	(12,613)	0
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock units	(23,019)	(15,734)
Purchase of treasury stock	(70,598)	(267,400)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	4,630	4,317
Principal payments on finance lease obligations	(4,059)	(3,878)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(13,545)	(9,333)
Net cash used in financing activities	(117,683)	(292,028)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from operations	222,850	(6,101)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(4,350)	12,035
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	554,886	558,783
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	773,386	564,717
Eliminations
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	(581,813)	(658,401)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	0	0
Return of capital from investees	0	0
Investment in and loans to investees		0
Payments for acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired		0
Increase (decrease) to investment in affiliates	294,419	888,084
Net cash used in investing activities	294,419	888,084
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	0
Repayments of long-term debt	0
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock units	0	0
Purchase of treasury stock	0	0
Proceeds from stock option exercises	0	0
Principal payments on finance lease obligations	0	0
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from operations	(287,394)	229,683
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	287,394	(229,683)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	0	0
Parent Company | Reportable Legal Entities
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	183,552	426,876
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	0	0
Return of capital from investees	0	0
Investment in and loans to investees		0
Payments for acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired		0
Increase (decrease) to investment in affiliates	(255,160)	(129,968)
Net cash used in investing activities	(255,160)	(129,968)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	0
Repayments of long-term debt	(9,375)
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock units	(23,019)	(15,734)
Purchase of treasury stock	(70,598)	(267,400)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	4,630	4,317
Principal payments on finance lease obligations	0	0
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	(98,362)	(278,817)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from operations	(169,970)	18,091
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	170,286	6,716
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	121	320
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	437	25,127
Guarantor Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	599,576	1,180,996
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(62,741)	(51,695)
Return of capital from investees	1,354	0
Investment in and loans to investees		0
Payments for acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired		(675)
Increase (decrease) to investment in affiliates	(39,259)	(1,798,987)
Net cash used in investing activities	(100,646)	(1,851,357)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	0
Repayments of long-term debt	0
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock units	0	0
Purchase of treasury stock	0	0
Proceeds from stock option exercises	0	0
Principal payments on finance lease obligations	(2,476)	(2,223)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	(2,476)	(2,223)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from operations	496,454	(672,584)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(311,952)	641,460
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	368,151	391,248
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	552,653	360,124
Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	199,082	(477,659)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(6,355)	(9,079)
Return of capital from investees	7,878	523
Investment in and loans to investees		(90,080)
Payments for acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired		(34,879)
Increase (decrease) to investment in affiliates	0	1,040,871
Net cash used in investing activities	1,523	907,356
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	1,521
Repayments of long-term debt	(3,238)
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock units	0	0
Purchase of treasury stock	0	0
Proceeds from stock option exercises	0	0
Principal payments on finance lease obligations	(1,583)	(1,655)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(13,545)	(9,333)
Net cash used in financing activities	(16,845)	(10,988)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from operations	183,760	418,709
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(150,078)	(406,458)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	186,614	167,215
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 220,296	$ 179,466

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Fair Value Measurement (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Gain on derivative instrument	$ 510	$ 26,725	$ 556	$ 38,510
Other Contract | Miscellaneous, net
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Gain on derivative instrument	$ 0	27,175	$ 0	39,464
Other Contract | RLJE | Miscellaneous, net
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Gain on derivative instrument		$ 20,600		$ 30,200

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Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($) network segment	Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($)	Jan. 01, 2019 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Number of operating segments | segment			2
Number of national programming networks | network			5
Program rights write-offs	$ 1,600	$ 11,400	$ 15,200	$ 20,600
Operating lease asset	172,575		172,575			$ 0
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 226,525		226,525
ASU No. 2016-02
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Operating lease asset					$ 180,000
Deferred Rent Credit					57,000
Present value of lease liabilities					$ 237,000
Other related costs
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Program rights write-offs			$ 13,000

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Net Income per Share (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from EPS	0.3
Amount authorized under Stock Repurchase Program	$ 1,500,000,000
Restricted stock units
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from EPS	1.5	1.5
Class A Common Stock
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Number of shares repurchased	1.3
Average purchase price (in dollars per share)	$ 54.24
Available for repurchase under the Stock Repurchase Program	$ 488,800,000

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues, net	$ 718,597	$ 696,875	$ 2,275,117	$ 2,199,083
Operating expenses:
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	354,992	346,398	1,080,763	1,043,572
Selling, general and administrative	159,357	156,242	505,233	494,067
Depreciation and amortization	25,619	22,011	75,568	64,034
Impairment and related charges		4,486		4,486
Restructuring and other related charges	10,191	3,139	29,995	3,139
Total operating expenses	550,159	532,276	1,691,559	1,609,298
Operating income	168,438	164,599	583,558	589,785
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(39,621)	(38,137)	(118,982)	(115,607)
Interest income	4,626	5,102	13,571	15,453
Miscellaneous, net	(1,490)	28,762	(16,972)	30,989
Total other (expense) income	(36,485)	(4,273)	(122,383)	(69,165)
Income from operations before income taxes	131,953	160,326	461,175	520,620
Income tax expense	(8,727)	(43,666)	(53,807)	(133,092)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	123,226	116,660	407,368	387,528
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(6,303)	(5,403)	(18,305)	(13,220)
Net income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders	$ 116,923	$ 111,257	$ 389,063	$ 374,308
Net income per share attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 2.09	$ 1.96	$ 6.91	$ 6.40
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 2.07	$ 1.93	$ 6.80	$ 6.31
Weighted average common shares
Basic (in shares)	55,847	56,875	56,339	58,519
Diluted (in shares)	56,605	57,779	57,218	59,281

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Segment Information

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information

Segment Information

The Company classifies its operations into two operating segments: National Networks and International and Other. These operating segments represent strategic business units that are managed separately.

The Company generally allocates all corporate overhead costs within operating expenses to the Company's two operating segments based upon their proportionate estimated usage of services, including such costs as executive salaries and benefits, costs of maintaining corporate headquarters, facilities and common support functions (such as human resources, legal, finance, strategic planning and information technology) as well as sales support functions and creative and production services.

The Company evaluates segment performance based on several factors, of which the primary financial measure is operating segment adjusted operating income ("AOI"), a non-GAAP measure. The Company defines AOI as operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense or benefit, impairment and related charges (including gains or losses on sales or dispositions of businesses), restructuring and other related charges and the Company's proportionate share of adjusted operating income (loss) from majority-owned equity method investees. The Company has presented the components that reconcile adjusted operating income to operating income, an accepted GAAP measure, and other information as to the continuing operations of the Company's operating segments below.

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
	National Networks		International and Other		Inter-segment eliminations		Consolidated
Revenues, net
Advertising	$	194,452	$	18,872	$	(24)	$	213,300
Distribution	364,540		163,967		(23,210)		505,297
Consolidated revenues, net	$	558,992	$	182,839	$	(23,234)	$	718,597
Operating income (loss)	$	182,479	$	(11,501)	$	(2,540)	$	168,438
Share-based compensation expense	11,684		2,157		—		13,841
Depreciation and amortization	8,048		17,571		—		25,619
Restructuring and other related charges	6,199		3,992		—		10,191
Majority-owned equity investees AOI	—		1,246		—		1,246
Adjusted operating income	$	208,410	$	13,465	$	(2,540)	$	219,335

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
	National Networks		International and Other		Inter-segment eliminations		Consolidated
Revenues, net
Advertising	$	199,714	$	20,128	$	—	219,842
Distribution	360,607		131,644		(15,218)		477,033
Consolidated revenues, net	$	560,321	$	151,772	$	(15,218)	$	696,875
Operating income (loss)	$	188,107	$	(16,749)	$	(6,759)	164,599
Share-based compensation expense	13,860		3,074		—		16,934
Depreciation and amortization	8,450		13,561		—		22,011
Restructuring and other related charges	—		3,139		—		3,139
Impairment and related charges	—		4,486		—		4,486
Adjusted operating income	$	210,417	$	7,511	$	(6,759)	$	211,169

(In thousands)	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
	National Networks		International and Other		Inter-segment eliminations		Consolidated
Revenues, net
Advertising	$	653,031	$	63,613	$	(75)	$	716,569
Distribution	1,126,819		469,841		(38,112)		1,558,548
Consolidated revenues, net	$	1,779,850	$	533,454	$	(38,187)	$	2,275,117
Operating income (loss)	$	648,180	$	(52,532)	$	(12,090)	$	583,558
Share-based compensation expense	41,774		8,691		—		50,465
Depreciation and amortization	24,839		50,729		—		75,568
Restructuring and other related charges	6,776		23,915		(696)		29,995
Majority-owned equity investees AOI	—		4,434		—		4,434
Adjusted operating income	$	721,569	$	35,237	$	(12,786)	$	744,020

(In thousands)	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
	National Networks		International and Other		Inter-segment eliminations		Consolidated
Revenues, net
Advertising	$	672,273	$	66,071	$	—	$	738,344
Distribution	1,148,365		343,802		(31,428)		1,460,739
Consolidated revenues, net	$	1,820,638	$	409,873	$	(31,428)	$	2,199,083
Operating income (loss)	$	647,965	$	(44,899)	$	(13,281)	$	589,785
Share-based compensation expense	42,647		9,359		—		52,006
Depreciation and amortization	25,358		38,676		—		64,034
Restructuring and other related charges	—		3,139		—		3,139
Impairment and related charges	—		4,486		—		4,486
Adjusted operating income	$	715,970	$	10,761	$	(13,281)	$	713,450

Inter-segment eliminations are primarily licensing revenues recognized between the National Networks and International and Other segments as well as revenues recognized by AMC Networks Broadcasting & Technology for transmission revenues recognized from the International and Other operating segment.

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2018		2019		2018
Inter-segment revenues
National Networks	$	(18,140)	$	(10,304)	$	(29,790)	$	(25,454)
International and Other	(5,094)		(4,914)		(8,397)		(5,974)
	$	(23,234)	$	(15,218)	$	(38,187)	$	(31,428)

The table below summarizes revenues based on customer location:

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2018		2019		2018
Revenues
United States	$	579,913	$	550,573	$	1,847,491	$	1,737,336
Europe	108,365		108,607		299,782		311,294
Other	30,319		37,695		127,844		150,453
	$	718,597	$	696,875	$	2,275,117	$	2,199,083

The table below summarizes property and equipment based on asset location:

(In thousands)	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Property and equipment, net
United States	$	230,869	$	202,833
Europe	24,314		27,218
Other	14,104		16,211
	$	269,287	$	246,262

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Description of Business and Basis of Presentation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Description of Business and Basis of Presentation

Description of Business and Basis of Presentation

Description of Business

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 United States ("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; Global Direct to Consumer consisting of the Company's subscription streaming services Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now and UMC (Urban Movie Channel); Levity Entertainment Group, our production services and comedy venues company; and IFC Films, the Company's independent film distribution business.

Basis of Presentation

Principles of Consolidation

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.

Unaudited Interim Financial Statements

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.

Program Rights

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, included in technical and operating expense, were $1.6 million and $11.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018, respectively. Program rights write-offs, included in technical and operating expense, were $15.2 million and $20.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018, respectively. Program write-offs, included in restructuring and other related charges, were $13.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 (see Note 4).

Use of Estimates

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.

Adoption of New Lease Standard

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.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

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. In addition, ASU 2019-02 modifies certain aspects of the capitalization, impairment, presentation and disclosure requirements in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 926-20 and the impairment, presentation and disclosure requirements in ASC 920-350. 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.

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Equity Plans

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Equity Plans

Equity Plans

In June 2019, AMC Networks granted 34,678 restricted stock units ("RSUs") under the 2011 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors to non-employee directors that vested on the date of grant.

In March 2019, AMC Networks granted 498,320 RSUs and 390,566 performance restricted stock units ("PRSUs") to certain executive officers and employees under the AMC Networks Inc. 2016 Employee Stock Plan. The RSUs vest ratably over a three-year period and the vesting criteria for 165,194 RSUs include the achievement of certain performance targets by the Company. The PRSUs vest on the third anniversary of the grant date.

The target number of PRSUs granted represents the right to receive a corresponding number of shares, subject to adjustment based on the performance of the Company against target performance criteria for a three-year period. The number of shares issuable at the end of the applicable measurement period ranges from 0% to 200% of the target PRSU award.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, 518,583 RSUs and 349,761 PRSUs of AMC Networks Class A Common Stock previously issued to employees of the Company vested. On the vesting date, 217,265 RSUs and 150,771 PRSUs were surrendered to the Company to cover the required statutory tax withholding obligations and 301,318 RSU and 198,990 PRSU new shares of AMC Networks Class A Common Stock were issued. The units surrendered to satisfy the employees' statutory minimum tax withholding obligations for the applicable income and other employment tax had an aggregate value of $23.0 million, which has been reflected as a financing activity in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Share-based compensation expense included in selling, general and administrative expense, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 was $13.8 million and $50.5 million, respectively, and $16.9 million and $52.0 million, respectively, the for three and nine months ended September 30, 2018.

As of September 30, 2019, there was $85.3 million of total unrecognized share-based compensation cost related to outstanding unvested share-based awards. The unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average remaining period of approximately 2.1 years.

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Goodwill

The carrying amount of goodwill, by operating segment is as follows:

(In thousands)	National Networks		International and Other		Total
December 31, 2018	$	238,431	$	559,606	$	798,037
Purchase accounting adjustments	—		8		8
Amortization of "second component" goodwill	(996)		—		(996)
Foreign currency translation	—		(14,815)		(14,815)
September 30, 2019	$	237,435	$	544,799	$	782,234

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets

The following tables summarize information relating to the Company's identifiable intangible assets:

(In thousands)	September 30, 2019
	Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Estimated Useful Lives
Amortizable intangible assets:
Affiliate and customer relationships	$	609,060	$	(219,962)	$	389,098	6 to 25 years
Advertiser relationships	46,282		(20,768)		25,514		11 years
Trade names	122,320		(22,166)		100,154		3 to 20 years
Other amortizable intangible assets	13,145		(7,446)		5,699		5 to 15 years
Total amortizable intangible assets	790,807		(270,342)		520,465
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trademarks	19,900		—		19,900
Total intangible assets	$	810,707	$	(270,342)	$	540,365
(In thousands)	December 31, 2018
	Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Amortizable intangible assets:
Affiliate and customer relationships	$	620,771	$	(198,500)	$	422,271
Advertiser relationships	46,282		(17,613)		28,669
Trade names	118,772		(17,971)		100,801
Other amortizable intangible assets	13,643		(6,377)		7,266
Total amortizable intangible assets	799,468		(240,461)		559,007
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trademarks	19,900		—		19,900
Total intangible assets	$	819,368	$	(240,461)	$	578,907

Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

The following tables summarize information relating to the Company's identifiable intangible assets:

(In thousands)	September 30, 2019
	Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Estimated Useful Lives
Amortizable intangible assets:
Affiliate and customer relationships	$	609,060	$	(219,962)	$	389,098	6 to 25 years
Advertiser relationships	46,282		(20,768)		25,514		11 years
Trade names	122,320		(22,166)		100,154		3 to 20 years
Other amortizable intangible assets	13,145		(7,446)		5,699		5 to 15 years
Total amortizable intangible assets	790,807		(270,342)		520,465
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trademarks	19,900		—		19,900
Total intangible assets	$	810,707	$	(270,342)	$	540,365
(In thousands)	December 31, 2018
	Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Amortizable intangible assets:
Affiliate and customer relationships	$	620,771	$	(198,500)	$	422,271
Advertiser relationships	46,282		(17,613)		28,669
Trade names	118,772		(17,971)		100,801
Other amortizable intangible assets	13,643		(6,377)		7,266
Total amortizable intangible assets	799,468		(240,461)		559,007
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trademarks	19,900		—		19,900
Total intangible assets	$	819,368	$	(240,461)	$	578,907

Schedule of Estimated Amortization Expense

Estimated aggregate amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization for each of the following five years is:

(In thousands)
Years Ending December 31,
2019	$	46,990
2020	46,666
2021	46,061
2022	45,654
2023	45,573

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Fair Value Measurement (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis

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 September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

(In thousands)	Level I		Level II		Level III		Total
At September 30, 2019:
Assets
Cash equivalents	$	176,115	$	—	$	—	$	176,115
Marketable securities	970		—		—		970
Foreign currency derivatives	—		2,859		—		2,859
Liabilities
Interest rate swap contracts	$	—	$	2,433	$	—	$	2,433
Foreign currency derivatives	—		2,472		—		2,472
At December 31, 2018:
Assets
Cash equivalents	$	68,498	$	—	$	—	$	68,498
Marketable securities	1,173		—		—		1,173
Foreign currency derivatives	—		3,509		—		3,509
Liabilities
Interest rate swap contracts	$	—	$	356	$	—	$	356
Foreign currency derivatives	—		3,121		—		3,121

Carrying Values And Fair Values Of The Company's Financial Instruments

The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments, excluding those that are carried at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, are summarized as follows:

(In thousands)	September 30, 2019
	Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value
Debt instruments:
Term loan A facility	$	732,284	$	734,330
4.75% Notes due August 2025	787,792		824,000
5.00% Notes due April 2024	988,006		1,030,030
4.75% Notes due December 2022	595,485		606,000
Other debt	1,000		1,000
	$	3,104,567	$	3,195,360

(In thousands)	December 31, 2018
	Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value
Debt instruments:
Term loan A facility	$	739,710	$	738,750
4.75% Notes due August 2025	786,458		720,000
5.00% Notes due April 2024	986,275		947,500
4.75% Notes due December 2022	594,528		580,500
Other debt	2,584		2,584
	$	3,109,555	$	2,989,334

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The carrying amount of goodwill, by operating segment is as follows:

(In thousands)	National Networks		International and Other		Total
December 31, 2018	$	238,431	$	559,606	$	798,037
Purchase accounting adjustments	—		8		8
Amortization of "second component" goodwill	(996)		—		(996)
Foreign currency translation	—		(14,815)		(14,815)
September 30, 2019	$	237,435	$	544,799	$	782,234

Purchase accounting adjustments relate to the acquisition of RLJE (see Note 5).

The reduction of $1.0 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:

(In thousands)	September 30, 2019
	Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Estimated Useful Lives
Amortizable intangible assets:
Affiliate and customer relationships	$	609,060	$	(219,962)	$	389,098	6 to 25 years
Advertiser relationships	46,282		(20,768)		25,514		11 years
Trade names	122,320		(22,166)		100,154		3 to 20 years
Other amortizable intangible assets	13,145		(7,446)		5,699		5 to 15 years
Total amortizable intangible assets	790,807		(270,342)		520,465
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trademarks	19,900		—		19,900
Total intangible assets	$	810,707	$	(270,342)	$	540,365
(In thousands)	December 31, 2018
	Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Amortizable intangible assets:
Affiliate and customer relationships	$	620,771	$	(198,500)	$	422,271
Advertiser relationships	46,282		(17,613)		28,669
Trade names	118,772		(17,971)		100,801
Other amortizable intangible assets	13,643		(6,377)		7,266
Total amortizable intangible assets	799,468		(240,461)		559,007
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trademarks	19,900		—		19,900
Total intangible assets	$	819,368	$	(240,461)	$	578,907

Aggregate amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was $34.2 million and $29.1 million, respectively. Estimated aggregate amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization for each of the following five years is:

(In thousands)
Years Ending December 31,
2019	$	46,990
2020	46,666
2021	46,061
2022	45,654
2023	45,573

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Net Income per Share

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Net Income per Share

Net Income per Share

The following is a reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding:

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September 30,		Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019	2018	2019	2018
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	55,847	56,875	56,339	58,519
Effect of dilution:
Stock options	7	31	18	12
Restricted stock units	751	873	861	750
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	56,605	57,779	57,218	59,281

Approximately 1.5 million restricted stock units outstanding as of September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 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. As of September 30, 2019, there were 0.3 million restricted stock units that would have been anti-dilutive to the diluted weighted average common shares outstanding.

Stock Repurchase Program

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 nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company repurchased 1.3 million shares of its Class A Common Stock at an average purchase price of approximately $54.24 per share. As of September 30, 2019, the Company has $488.8 million of authorization remaining for repurchase under the Stock Repurchase Program.

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Fair Value Measurement

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurement

Fair Value Measurement

The fair value hierarchy is based on inputs to valuation techniques that are used to measure fair value that are either observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources while unobservable inputs reflect a reporting entity's pricing based upon their own market assumptions. The fair value hierarchy consists of the following three levels:

•Level I - Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.

•Level II - Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.

•Level III - Instruments whose significant value drivers are unobservable.

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 September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

(In thousands)	Level I		Level II		Level III		Total
At September 30, 2019:
Assets
Cash equivalents	$	176,115	$	—	$	—	$	176,115
Marketable securities	970		—		—		970
Foreign currency derivatives	—		2,859		—		2,859
Liabilities
Interest rate swap contracts	$	—	$	2,433	$	—	$	2,433
Foreign currency derivatives	—		2,472		—		2,472
At December 31, 2018:
Assets
Cash equivalents	$	68,498	$	—	$	—	$	68,498
Marketable securities	1,173		—		—		1,173
Foreign currency derivatives	—		3,509		—		3,509
Liabilities
Interest rate swap contracts	$	—	$	356	$	—	$	356
Foreign currency derivatives	—		3,121		—		3,121

The Company's cash equivalents and marketable securities are classified within Level I of the fair value hierarchy because they are valued using quoted market prices.

The Company's interest rate swap contracts and foreign currency derivatives are classified within Level II of the fair value hierarchy as their fair values are determined based on a market approach valuation technique that uses readily observable market parameters and the consideration of counterparty risk.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company recorded a gain of $20.6 million and $30.2 million, respectively, related to the RLJE Warrants which is included in Miscellaneous, net in the condensed consolidated statement of income.

At September 30, 2019, the Company does not have any assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis that would be considered Level III.

Fair value measurements are also used in nonrecurring valuations performed in connection with acquisition accounting. These nonrecurring valuations primarily include the valuation of affiliate and customer relationships intangible assets, advertiser relationship intangible assets and property and equipment. All of our nonrecurring valuations use significant unobservable inputs and therefore fall under Level III of the fair value hierarchy.

Credit Facility Debt and Senior Notes

The fair values of each of the Company's debt instruments are based on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the current rates offered to the Company for instruments of the same remaining maturities.

The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments, excluding those that are carried at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, are summarized as follows:

(In thousands)	September 30, 2019
	Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value
Debt instruments:
Term loan A facility	$	732,284	$	734,330
4.75% Notes due August 2025	787,792		824,000
5.00% Notes due April 2024	988,006		1,030,030
4.75% Notes due December 2022	595,485		606,000
Other debt	1,000		1,000
	$	3,104,567	$	3,195,360

(In thousands)	December 31, 2018
	Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value
Debt instruments:
Term loan A facility	$	739,710	$	738,750
4.75% Notes due August 2025	786,458		720,000
5.00% Notes due April 2024	986,275		947,500
4.75% Notes due December 2022	594,528		580,500
Other debt	2,584		2,584
	$	3,109,555	$	2,989,334

Fair value estimates related to the Company's debt instruments presented above are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgments and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$ 123,226	$ 116,660	$ 407,368	$ 387,528
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(33,281)	(6,094)	(38,490)	(32,679)
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps	(187)	0	(2,076)	0
Other comprehensive loss, before income taxes	(33,468)	(6,094)	(40,566)	(32,679)
Income tax benefit	335	0	483	0
Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes	(33,133)	(6,094)	(40,083)	(32,679)
Comprehensive income	90,093	110,566	367,285	354,849
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(5,217)	(5,218)	(17,048)	(11,954)
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders	84,876	105,348	350,237	342,895
Eliminations
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income including noncontrolling interests	(170,450)	(225,363)	(565,357)	(658,384)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	33,281	6,094	38,490	32,679
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps	0		0
Other comprehensive loss, before income taxes	33,281		38,490
Income tax benefit	0		0
Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes	33,281	6,094	38,490	32,679
Comprehensive income	(137,169)	(219,269)	(526,867)	(625,705)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders	(137,169)	(219,269)	(526,867)	(625,705)
Parent Company | Reportable Legal Entities
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income including noncontrolling interests	116,923	111,257	389,063	374,308
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(33,281)	(6,094)	(38,490)	(32,679)
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps	(187)		(2,076)
Other comprehensive loss, before income taxes	(33,468)		(40,566)
Income tax benefit	335		483
Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes	(33,133)	(6,094)	(40,083)	(32,679)
Comprehensive income	83,790	105,163	348,980	341,629
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders	83,790	105,163	348,980	341,629
Guarantor Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income including noncontrolling interests	159,156	187,659	545,540	607,374
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	0	0	0
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps	0		0
Other comprehensive loss, before income taxes	0		0
Income tax benefit	0		0
Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income	159,156	187,659	545,540	607,374
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders	159,156	187,659	545,540	607,374
Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income including noncontrolling interests	17,597	43,107	38,122	64,230
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(33,281)	(6,094)	(38,490)	(32,679)
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps	0		0
Other comprehensive loss, before income taxes	(33,281)		(38,490)
Income tax benefit	0		0
Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes	(33,281)	(6,094)	(38,490)	(32,679)
Comprehensive income	(15,684)	37,013	(368)	31,551
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(5,217)	(5,218)	(17,048)	(11,954)
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders	$ (20,901)	$ 31,795	$ (17,416)	$ 19,597

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Related Party Transactions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Net revenues from related parties	$ 1.2	$ 1.6	$ 3.5	$ 4.8
Selling, general and administrative charges from related parties	$ 0.2	$ 0.2	$ 1.0	$ 0.9

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Segment Information (Narrative) (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019 segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of operating segments	2

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amounts	$ 100,000

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Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax expense	$ 8,727	$ 43,666	$ 53,807	$ 133,092
Effective tax rate	7.00%	27.00%	12.00%	26.00%
Federal statutory rate			21.00%
Tax benefit from foreign operations	$ 13,600		$ 15,600
Tax benefit from deferred tax adjustment	11,500		11,500
State and local income tax expense	4,300	$ 3,400	11,600	$ 9,500
Tax expense (benefit) from change in valuation allowance	2,000		(21,500)
Tax benefit relating to uncertain tax positions			5,600
Tax expense from foreign operations		$ 5,600
Federal income tax expense				15,800
One-time rate change on deferred tax assets and liabilities				8,300
Tax benefit from foreign subsidiary earnings				$ 600
Foreign tax credit carry forwards	20,200		20,200
Valuation allowance	20,200		20,200
Second component of tax deductible goodwill, net of tax	$ 1,000		$ 1,000

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Segment Information (Long-lived assets by Geographic Location) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	$ 269,287	$ 246,262
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	230,869	202,833
Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	24,314	27,218
Other Geographic Locations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	$ 14,104	$ 16,211

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Reduction in carrying amount of goodwill	$ 996
Aggregate amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets	34,200	$ 29,100
National Networks
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Reduction in carrying amount of goodwill	$ 996

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Business Combinations (Narrative) (Details) - Levity $ in Thousands	Apr. 20, 2018 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of controlling interest	57.00%
Cash paid for controlling interest	$ 48,350
Class B Common Stock
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash paid for controlling interest	35,000
Series L Preferred Units
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash paid for controlling interest	$ 13,400

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Business Combinations (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information

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.

(In thousands, except per share data)	Pro Forma Financial Information For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2018		Pro Forma Financial Information For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
Revenues, net	$	721,196	$	2,313,885
Income from operations before income taxes	$	152,402	$	498,919
Net income per share, basic	$	1.83	$	6.05
Net income per share, diluted	$	1.80	$	5.97

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Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

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	$	41,513
Fair value of previously held equity interest	130,890
Fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interest	103,359
	$	275,762
Allocation to net assets acquired:
Cash	3,360
Accounts receivable	16,316
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	963
Programming rights	69,775
Property and equipment	2,841
Other assets (equity method investments)	38,800
Intangible assets	126,600
Accounts payable	(12,008)
Accrued liabilities	(43,441)
Debt	(25,187)
	178,019
Goodwill	97,743
	$	275,762

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Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

The following table summarizes the valuation of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed (in thousands).

Cash paid for controlling interest	$	48,350
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	30,573
	$	78,923
Allocation to net assets acquired:
Cash	13,471
Other current assets	17,251
Property and equipment	20,663
Intangible assets	46,413
Other noncurrent assets	3,306
Current liabilities	(23,647)
Noncurrent liabilities	(21,394)
Noncontrolling interests acquired	(1,354)
Fair value of net assets acquired	54,709
Goodwill	24,214
	$	78,923

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Leases (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Leases [Abstract]

Summary of Leases Included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets

The following table summarizes the leases included in the consolidated balance sheets as follows:

(In thousands)	Balance Sheet  Location	September 30, 2019
Assets
Operating	Operating lease right-of-use asset	$	172,575
Finance	Property and equipment, net	16,085
Total lease assets		$	188,660
Liabilities
Current:
Operating	Current portion of lease obligations	$	29,519
Finance	Current portion of lease obligations	3,830
		$	33,349
Noncurrent:
Operating	Lease obligations	$	197,006
Finance	Lease obligations	18,245
		215,251
Total lease liabilities		$	248,600

Summary of Lease Costs

The following table summarizes the lease costs included in the condensed consolidated statement of income:

(In thousands)	Income Statement Location	Three Months Ended September 30, 2019		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Operating lease costs	SG&A expenses	$	8,428	$	24,875
Finance lease costs:
Amortization of leased assets	Depreciation and amortization	590		1,964
Interest on lease liabilities	Net interest expense	610		1,932
Short term lease costs	SG&A expenses	162		3,036
Variable lease costs	SG&A expenses	289		767
Total net lease cost		$	10,079	$	32,574

Summary of Maturity of Operating Lease Liabilities

The following table summarizes the maturity of lease liabilities for operating and finance leases:

(In thousands)	Operating Leases		Finance Leases		Total
2019	$	10,042	$	1,627	$	11,669
2020	38,735		5,813		44,548
2021	32,446		4,339		36,785
2022	34,045		4,364		38,409
2023	34,590		4,390		38,980
Thereafter	122,817		9,559		132,376
Total lease payments	272,675		30,092		302,767
Less: Interest	46,150		8,017		54,167
Present value of lease liabilities	$	226,525	$	22,075	$	248,600

Summary of Maturity of Finance Lease Liabilities

The following table summarizes the maturity of lease liabilities for operating and finance leases:

(In thousands)	Operating Leases		Finance Leases		Total
2019	$	10,042	$	1,627	$	11,669
2020	38,735		5,813		44,548
2021	32,446		4,339		36,785
2022	34,045		4,364		38,409
2023	34,590		4,390		38,980
Thereafter	122,817		9,559		132,376
Total lease payments	272,675		30,092		302,767
Less: Interest	46,150		8,017		54,167
Present value of lease liabilities	$	226,525	$	22,075	$	248,600

Summary of Lease Information

The following table summarizes the weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate for operating and finance leases:

	September 30, 2019
Weighted average remaining lease term (years):
Operating leases	7.97
Finance leases	5.92
Weighted average discount rate:
Operating leases	4.75	%
Finance leases	10.40	%

Summary of Supplemental Cash Paid for Amounts in the Measurement of Lease Liabilities

The following table summarizes the supplemental cash paid for amounts in the measurement of lease liabilities:

	September 30, 2019
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	19,688
Financing cash flows from finance leases	$	4,059

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Derivative Financial Instruments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative Financial Instruments

Interest Rate Risk

To manage interest rate risk, the Company enters into interest rate swap contracts to adjust the amount of total debt that is subject to variable interest rates.

As of September 30, 2019, the Company had interest rate swap contracts outstanding with notional amounts aggregating $100.0 million that are designated as hedging instruments. The Company's outstanding interest rate swap contracts mature in December 2021.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

We are exposed to foreign currency risk to the extent that we enter into transactions denominated in currencies other than our or our subsidiaries' respective functional currencies (non-functional currency risk), such as affiliation agreements, programming contracts, certain accounts payable and trade receivables (including intercompany amounts) that are denominated in a currency other than the applicable functional currency.

The fair values of the Company's derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows:

(In thousands)	Balance Sheet  Location	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Liabilities:
Interest rate swap contracts	Accrued liabilities	$	2,433	$	356
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Assets:
Foreign currency derivatives	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	1,508	$	1,452
Foreign currency derivatives	Other assets	1,351		2,057
Liabilities:
Foreign currency derivatives	Accrued liabilities	$	743	$	700
Foreign currency derivatives	Other liabilities	1,729		2,421

The amounts of gains and losses related to the Company's derivative financial instruments designated as hedging instruments are as follows:

(In thousands)	Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives  Recognized in OCI				Location of Gain or (Loss) in Earnings	Gain or (Loss) Reclassified  from Accumulated OCI  into Earnings
	Three Months Ended September 30,					Three Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2018			2019		2018
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships:
Interest rate swap contracts	$	(265)	$	—	Interest expense	$	78	$	—

(In thousands)	Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives  Recognized in OCI				Location of Gain or (Loss) in Earnings	Gain or (Loss) Reclassified  from Accumulated OCI  into Earnings
	Nine Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2018			2019		2018
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships:
Interest rate swap contracts	$	(2,190)	$	—	Interest expense	$	113	$	—

The amounts of gains and losses related to the Company's derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments are as follows:

(In thousands)	Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives	Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives
		Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2019		2018		2019		2018
Interest rate swap contracts	Interest expense	$	—	$	(700)	$	—	$	(1,384)
Foreign currency derivatives	Miscellaneous, net	510		250		556		430
Other derivatives	Miscellaneous, net	—		27,175		—		39,464
Total		$	510	$	26,725	$	556	$	38,510

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Accrued Liabilities

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities consist of the following:

(In thousands)	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Employee related costs	88,202		100,729
Participations and residuals	81,033		70,955
Other accrued expenses	69,702		93,234
Total accrued liabilities	$	238,937	$	264,918

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Restructuring and Other Related Charges

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring and Other Related Charges

Restructuring and Other Related Charges

Restructuring and other related charges of $10.2 million and $30.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, related to the management and direct to consumer organizational changes described below as well as severance and other personnel related costs incurred at AMCNI associated with the termination of distribution in certain territories. In connection with each of the restructuring initiatives, a number of roles were eliminated to address redundancy at the management level and improve the effectiveness of management while reducing the cost structure of the Company.

In September 2019, management commenced a restructuring initiative of the Company's management team. As a result, the Company incurred restructuring charges of $10.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019. We expect additional restructuring charges in the fourth quarter of 2019.

In May 2019, management commenced a restructuring initiative of the Company's owned subscription streaming services. The restructuring combined the Company's owned subscription streaming services under one management team. Restructuring charges incurred of $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 related to severance and other personnel related costs.

In connection with the management changes in the direct to consumer business, the Company implemented changes to its strategy for one of its owned subscription streaming services, including programming that will no longer be made available. Other related charges incurred of $13.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 related to a write-off of programming in connection with the direct to consumer reorganization and change in strategy.

Restructuring charges incurred of $5.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 related to severance and other personnel related costs associated with previously announced restructuring initiatives.

The following table summarizes the restructuring and other related charges recognized by operating segment:

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September 30,		Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2019
National Networks	$	6,199	$	6,776
International & Other	3,992		23,915
Inter-segment eliminations	—		(696)
Total restructuring and other related charges	$	10,191	$	29,995

The following table summarizes the restructuring and other charges recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019:

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September 30,		Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2019
Restructuring charges	$	10,191	$	16,978
Other related charges	—		13,017
Total restructuring and other related charges	$	10,191	$	29,995

The following table summarizes the accrued restructuring costs:

(In thousands)	Severance and employee-related costs		Other related costs		Total
Balance, December 31, 2018	$	33,774	$	1,415	$	35,189
Charges	15,215		1,763		16,978
Cash payments	(23,577)		(414)		(23,991)
Non-cash adjustments	(598)		(2,568)		(3,166)
Currency translation	10		16		26
Balance, September 30, 2019	$	24,824	$	212	$	25,036

Accrued restructuring costs of $19.6 million are included in accrued liabilities and $5.4 million are included in other liabilities (long-term) in the consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2019.

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Cash Flows (Summary Of Non-Cash Activities And Other Supplemental Data) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid	$ 1,659	$ 2,835
Cash interest paid	104,698	97,437
Income taxes paid, net	$ 121,110	$ 96,272

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Fair Value Measurement (Carrying Values And Fair Values Of The Company's Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
4.75% Notes due August 2025
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.75%
5.00% Notes due April 2024
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Interest rate	5.00%
4.75% Notes due December 2022
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.75%
Carrying Amount
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt	$ 3,104,567	$ 3,109,555
Carrying Amount | Term Loan A Facility
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt	732,284	739,710
Carrying Amount | 4.75% Notes due August 2025
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt	787,792	786,458
Carrying Amount | 5.00% Notes due April 2024
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt	988,006	986,275
Carrying Amount | 4.75% Notes due December 2022
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt	595,485	594,528
Carrying Amount | Other debt
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt	1,000	2,584
Estimated Fair Value
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt	3,195,360	2,989,334
Estimated Fair Value | Term Loan A Facility
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt	734,330	738,750
Estimated Fair Value | 4.75% Notes due August 2025
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt	824,000	720,000
Estimated Fair Value | 5.00% Notes due April 2024
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt	1,030,030	947,500
Estimated Fair Value | 4.75% Notes due December 2022
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt	606,000	580,500
Estimated Fair Value | Other debt
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt	$ 1,000	$ 2,584

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain on derivative instrument	$ 510	$ 26,725	$ 556	$ 38,510
Interest Rate Swap | Interest expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain on derivative instrument	0	(700)	0	(1,384)
Foreign Exchange Forward | Miscellaneous, net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain on derivative instrument	510	250	556	430
Other Contract | Miscellaneous, net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain on derivative instrument	$ 0	$ 27,175	$ 0	$ 39,464

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Segment Information (Revenues by geographic region) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	$ 718,597	$ 696,875	$ 2,275,117	$ 2,199,083
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	579,913	550,573	1,847,491	1,737,336
Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	108,365	108,607	299,782	311,294
Other Geographic Locations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	$ 30,319	$ 37,695	$ 127,844	$ 150,453

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Income Statement) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues, net	$ 718,597,000	$ 696,875,000	$ 2,275,117,000	$ 2,199,083,000
Operating expenses
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	354,992,000	346,398,000	1,080,763,000	1,043,572,000
Selling, general and administrative	159,357,000	156,242,000	505,233,000	494,067,000
Depreciation and amortization	25,619,000	22,011,000	75,568,000	64,034,000
Impairment and related charges		4,486,000		4,486,000
Restructuring expense	10,191,000	3,139,000	16,978,000	3,139,000
Restructuring and other related charges	10,191,000	3,139,000	29,995,000	3,139,000
Total operating expenses	550,159,000	532,276,000	1,691,559,000	1,609,298,000
Operating income	168,438,000	164,599,000	583,558,000	589,785,000
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	(34,995,000)	(33,035,000)	(105,411,000)	(100,154,000)
Share of affiliates’ income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Miscellaneous, net	(1,490,000)	28,762,000	(16,972,000)	30,989,000
Total other (expense) income	(36,485,000)	(4,273,000)	(122,383,000)	(69,165,000)
Income from operations before income taxes	131,953,000	160,326,000	461,175,000	520,620,000
Income tax expense	(8,727,000)	(43,666,000)	(53,807,000)	(133,092,000)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	123,226,000	116,660,000	407,368,000	387,528,000
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(6,303,000)	(5,403,000)	(18,305,000)	(13,220,000)
Net income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders	116,923,000	111,257,000	389,063,000	374,308,000
Impairment and related charges		4,486,000		4,486,000
Restructuring expense	10,191,000	3,139,000	16,978,000	3,139,000
Eliminations
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues, net	(2,610,000)	(3,012,000)	(11,008,000)	(11,375,000)
Operating expenses
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	(1,376,000)	(756,000)	(3,537,000)	(2,648,000)
Selling, general and administrative	(974,000)	(2,257,000)	(7,296,000)	(8,729,000)
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0	0
Impairment and related charges		0		0
Restructuring expense		0		0
Restructuring and other related charges	0		0
Total operating expenses	(2,350,000)	(3,013,000)	(10,833,000)	(11,377,000)
Operating income	(260,000)	1,000	(175,000)	2,000
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	0	0	0	0
Share of affiliates’ income (loss)	(170,450,000)	(225,363,000)	(565,357,000)	(658,384,000)
Miscellaneous, net	260,000	(1,000)	175,000	(2,000)
Total other (expense) income	(170,190,000)	(225,364,000)	(565,182,000)	(658,386,000)
Income from operations before income taxes	(170,450,000)	(225,363,000)	(565,357,000)	(658,384,000)
Income tax expense	0	0	0	0
Net income including noncontrolling interests	(170,450,000)	(225,363,000)	(565,357,000)	(658,384,000)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Net income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders	(170,450,000)	(225,363,000)	(565,357,000)	(658,384,000)
Impairment and related charges		0		0
Restructuring expense		0		0
Parent Company | Reportable Legal Entities
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues, net	0	0	0	0
Operating expenses
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	0	0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0	0
Impairment and related charges		0		0
Restructuring expense		0		0
Restructuring and other related charges	0		0
Total operating expenses	0	0	0	0
Operating income	0	0	0	0
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	(38,751,000)	(38,316,000)	(116,708,000)	(113,057,000)
Share of affiliates’ income (loss)	159,156,000	187,659,000	545,540,000	607,374,000
Miscellaneous, net	(277,000)	(101,000)	(417,000)	(48,000)
Total other (expense) income	120,128,000	149,242,000	428,415,000	494,269,000
Income from operations before income taxes	120,128,000	149,242,000	428,415,000	494,269,000
Income tax expense	(3,205,000)	(37,985,000)	(39,352,000)	(119,961,000)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	116,923,000	111,257,000	389,063,000	374,308,000
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Net income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders	116,923,000	111,257,000	389,063,000	374,308,000
Impairment and related charges		0		0
Restructuring expense		0		0
Guarantor Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues, net	474,512,000	485,737,000	1,565,851,000	1,609,916,000
Operating expenses
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	203,925,000	216,253,000	657,992,000	687,055,000
Selling, general and administrative	100,496,000	106,068,000	321,524,000	348,590,000
Depreciation and amortization	12,405,000	11,297,000	37,529,000	33,276,000
Impairment and related charges		0		0
Restructuring expense		2,275,000		2,275,000
Restructuring and other related charges	10,180,000		26,472,000
Total operating expenses	327,006,000	335,893,000	1,043,517,000	1,071,196,000
Operating income	147,506,000	149,844,000	522,334,000	538,720,000
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	3,564,000	2,178,000	10,470,000	25,790,000
Share of affiliates’ income (loss)	11,294,000	37,704,000	19,817,000	51,010,000
Miscellaneous, net	(880,000)	213,000	(71,000)	(1,557,000)
Total other (expense) income	13,978,000	40,095,000	30,216,000	75,243,000
Income from operations before income taxes	161,484,000	189,939,000	552,550,000	613,963,000
Income tax expense	(2,328,000)	(2,280,000)	(7,010,000)	(6,589,000)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	159,156,000	187,659,000	545,540,000	607,374,000
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Net income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders	159,156,000	187,659,000	545,540,000	607,374,000
Impairment and related charges		0		0
Restructuring expense		2,275,000		2,275,000
Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues, net	246,695,000	214,150,000	720,274,000	600,542,000
Operating expenses
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	152,443,000	130,901,000	426,308,000	359,165,000
Selling, general and administrative	59,835,000	52,431,000	191,005,000	154,206,000
Depreciation and amortization	13,214,000	10,714,000	38,039,000	30,758,000
Impairment and related charges		4,486,000		4,486,000
Restructuring expense		864,000		864,000
Restructuring and other related charges	11,000		3,523,000
Total operating expenses	225,503,000	199,396,000	658,875,000	549,479,000
Operating income	21,192,000	14,754,000	61,399,000	51,063,000
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	192,000	3,103,000	827,000	(12,887,000)
Share of affiliates’ income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Miscellaneous, net	(593,000)	28,651,000	(16,659,000)	32,596,000
Total other (expense) income	(401,000)	31,754,000	(15,832,000)	19,709,000
Income from operations before income taxes	20,791,000	46,508,000	45,567,000	70,772,000
Income tax expense	(3,194,000)	(3,401,000)	(7,445,000)	(6,542,000)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	17,597,000	43,107,000	38,122,000	64,230,000
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(6,303,000)	(5,403,000)	(18,305,000)	(13,220,000)
Net income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders	$ 11,294,000	37,704,000	$ 19,817,000	51,010,000
Impairment and related charges		4,486,000		4,486,000
Restructuring expense		$ 864,000		$ 864,000

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Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests Activity (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 299,558
Net earnings	15,462
Distributions	(10,107)
Other	(307)
Ending balance	$ 304,606

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Goodwill) (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 798,037
Purchase accounting adjustments	8
Amortization of "second component" goodwill	(996)
Foreign currency translation	(14,815)
Ending balance	782,234
National Networks
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	238,431
Purchase accounting adjustments	0
Amortization of "second component" goodwill	(996)
Foreign currency translation	0
Ending balance	237,435
International and Other
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	559,606
Purchase accounting adjustments	8
Amortization of "second component" goodwill	0
Foreign currency translation	(14,815)
Ending balance	$ 544,799

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Business Combinations (Schedule of Business Acquisitions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 01, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Apr. 20, 2018
Allocation to net assets acquired:
Goodwill		$ 782,234	$ 798,037
RLJE
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value of equity consideration transferred	$ 41,513
Fair value of previously held equity interest	130,890
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	103,359
Total	275,762
Allocation to net assets acquired:
Cash	3,360
Accounts receivable	16,316
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	963
Other current assets	69,775
Property and equipment	2,841
Other assets (equity method investments)	38,800
Intangible assets	126,600
Accounts payable	(12,008)
Accrued liabilities	(43,441)
Debt	(25,187)
Fair value of net assets acquired	178,019
Goodwill	$ 97,743
Levity
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash paid for controlling interest				$ 48,350
Redeemable noncontrolling interest				30,573
Total				78,923
Allocation to net assets acquired:
Cash				13,471
Other current assets				17,251
Property and equipment				20,663
Other assets (equity method investments)				3,306
Intangible assets				46,413
Current liabilities				(23,647)
Noncurrent liabilities				(21,394)
Noncontrolling interests acquired				(1,354)
Fair value of net assets acquired				54,709
Goodwill				$ 24,214

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Fair Value Measurement (Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash equivalents	$ 176,115	$ 68,498
Marketable securities	970	1,173
Derivatives	2,859	3,509
Interest Rate Swap
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives	2,433	356
Foreign Exchange Forward
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives	2,472	3,121
Level I
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash equivalents	176,115	68,498
Marketable securities	970	1,173
Derivatives	0	0
Level I | Interest Rate Swap
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives	0	0
Level I | Foreign Exchange Forward
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives	0	0
Level II
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash equivalents	0	0
Marketable securities	0	0
Derivatives	2,859	3,509
Level II | Interest Rate Swap
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives	2,433	356
Level II | Foreign Exchange Forward
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives	2,472	3,121
Level III
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash equivalents	0	0
Marketable securities	0	0
Derivatives	0	0
Level III | Interest Rate Swap
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives	0	0
Level III | Foreign Exchange Forward
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives	$ 0	$ 0

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Leases (Summary of Maturity of Lease Liabilities) (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Operating Leases
2019	$ 10,042
2020	38,735
2021	32,446
2022	34,045
2023	34,590
Thereafter	122,817
Total lease payments	272,675
Less: Interest	46,150
Present value of lease liabilities	226,525
Finance Leases
2019	1,627
2020	5,813
2021	4,339
2022	4,364
2023	4,390
Thereafter	9,559
Total lease payments	30,092
Less: Interest	8,017
Present value of lease liabilities	22,075
Total
2019	11,669
2020	44,548
2021	36,785
2022	38,409
2023	38,980
Thereafter	132,376
Total lease payments	302,767
Less: Interest	54,167
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 248,600

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Long-term Debt (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Revolving credit facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Remaining undrawn capacity	$ 500

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Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	$ 12,249,000
Parent [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	12,249,000
Retained Earnings [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	16,030,000
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	$ (3,781,000)

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

The accounting basis in all subsidiaries, including goodwill and identified intangible assets, have been allocated to the applicable subsidiaries.

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
September 30, 2019
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	437	$	552,653	$	220,296	$	—	$	773,386
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts)	—		543,065		264,416		—		807,481
Current portion of program rights, net	—		296,682		160,241		(635)		456,288
Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable	(24,284)		246,542		14,325		(48,828)		187,755
Total current assets	(23,847)		1,638,942		659,278		(49,463)		2,224,910
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	—		204,599		64,688		—		269,287
Investment in affiliates	3,884,536		1,635,646		—		(5,520,182)		—
Program rights, net	—		815,763		236,459		(1,154)		1,051,068
Long-term intercompany notes receivable	—		—		54		(54)		—
Deferred carriage fees, net	—		15,814		1,518		—		17,332
Intangible assets, net	—		154,008		386,357		—		540,365
Goodwill	—		64,286		717,948		—		782,234
Deferred tax asset, net	9		—		61,367		—		61,376
Operating lease right-of-use asset	96,722		20,213		55,640		—		172,575
Other assets	45,436		169,686		282,734		1,206		499,062
Total assets	$	4,002,856	$	4,718,957	$	2,466,043	$	(5,569,647)	$	5,618,209
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	24,986	$	29,919	$	68,933	$	—	$	123,838
Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable	19,059		116,208		152,498		(48,828)		238,937
Current portion of program rights obligations	—		242,545		68,143		—		310,688
Deferred revenue	—		36,303		30,005		(583)		65,725
Current portion of long-term debt	46,875		—		1,000		—		47,875
Current portion of lease obligations	13,847		7,027		12,475		—		33,349
Total current liabilities	104,767		432,002		333,054		(49,411)		820,412
Program rights obligations	—		270,171		14,253		—		284,424
Long-term debt, net	3,056,692		—		—		—		3,056,692
Lease obligations	118,809		19,718		76,724		—		215,251
Deferred tax liability, net	74,687		—		47,697		—		122,384
Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable	19,777		117,719		22,199		(54)		159,641
Total liabilities	3,374,732		839,610		493,927		(49,465)		4,658,804
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	—		(5,189)		309,795		—		304,606
Stockholders' equity:
AMC Networks stockholders' equity	628,124		3,884,536		1,635,646		(5,520,182)		628,124
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	—		—		26,675		—		26,675
Total stockholders' equity	628,124		3,884,536		1,662,321		(5,520,182)		654,799
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	4,002,856	$	4,718,957	$	2,466,043	$	(5,569,647)	$	5,618,209

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
December 31, 2018
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	121	$	368,151	$	186,614	$	—	$	554,886
Accounts receivable, trade (including amounts due from related parties, net, less allowance for doubtful accounts)	16		600,121		235,840		—		835,977
Current portion of program rights, net	—		292,002		148,955		(218)		440,739
Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable	6,543		158,936		23,549		(57,219)		131,809
Total current assets	6,680		1,419,210		594,958		(57,437)		1,963,411
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	—		175,040		71,222		—		246,262
Investment in affiliates	3,656,003		1,655,083		—		(5,311,086)		—
Program rights, net	—		969,802		245,862		(1,613)		1,214,051
Long-term intercompany notes receivable	—		—		190		(190)		—
Deferred carriage fees, net	—		15,993		838		—		16,831
Intangible assets, net	—		161,417		417,490		—		578,907
Goodwill	—		65,282		732,755		—		798,037
Deferred tax asset, net	—		—		19,272		—		19,272
Other assets	—		149,724		292,068				441,792
Total assets	$	3,662,683	$	4,611,551	$	2,374,655	$	(5,370,326)	$	5,278,563
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	—	$	34,630	$	72,436	$	—	$	107,066
Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable	35,189		173,836		114,943		(59,050)		264,918
Current portion of program rights obligations	—		259,414		84,175		—		343,589
Deferred revenue	—		34,608		20,816		—		55,424
Current portion of long-term debt	18,750		—		2,584		—		21,334
Current portion of capital lease obligations	—		2,941		2,149		—		5,090
Total current liabilities	53,939		505,429		297,103		(59,050)		797,421
Program rights obligations	—		349,814		23,435		—		373,249
Long-term debt, net	3,088,221		—		—		—		3,088,221
Capital lease obligations	—		1,420		20,007		—		21,427
Deferred tax liability, net	140,474		—		4,969		—		145,443
Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable	63,369		98,885		45,972		(190)		208,036
Total liabilities	3,346,003		955,548		391,486		(59,240)		4,633,797
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	—		—		299,558		—		299,558
Stockholders' equity:
AMC Networks stockholders' equity	316,680		3,656,003		1,655,083		(5,311,086)		316,680
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	—		—		28,528		—		28,528
Total stockholders' equity	316,680		3,656,003		1,683,611		(5,311,086)		345,208
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	3,662,683	$	4,611,551	$	2,374,655	$	(5,370,326)	$	5,278,563

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Revenues, net	$	—	$	474,512	$	246,695	$	(2,610)	$	718,597
Operating expenses:
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	—		203,925		152,443		(1,376)		354,992
Selling, general and administrative	—		100,496		59,835		(974)		159,357
Depreciation and amortization	—		12,405		13,214		—		25,619
Restructuring and other related charges	—		10,180		11		—		10,191
Total operating expenses	—		327,006		225,503		(2,350)		550,159
Operating income	—		147,506		21,192		(260)		168,438
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	(38,751)		3,564		192		—		(34,995)
Share of affiliates’ income	159,156		11,294		—		(170,450)		—
Miscellaneous, net	(277)		(880)		(593)		260		(1,490)
Total other income (expense)	120,128		13,978		(401)		(170,190)		(36,485)
Income from operations before income taxes	120,128		161,484		20,791		(170,450)		131,953
Income tax expense	(3,205)		(2,328)		(3,194)		—		(8,727)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	116,923		159,156		17,597		(170,450)		123,226
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(6,303)		—		(6,303)
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$	116,923	$	159,156	$	11,294	$	(170,450)	$	116,923

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Revenues, net	$	—	$	485,737	$	214,150	$	(3,012)	$	696,875
Operating expenses:
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	—		216,253		130,901		(756)		346,398
Selling, general and administrative	—		106,068		52,431		(2,257)		156,242
Depreciation and amortization	—		11,297		10,714		—		22,011
Impairment charges	—		—		4,486		—		4,486
Restructuring expense	—		2,275		864		—		3,139
Total operating expenses	—		335,893		199,396		(3,013)		532,276
Operating income	—		149,844		14,754		1		164,599
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	(38,316)		2,178		3,103		—		(33,035)
Share of affiliates’ income (loss)	187,659		37,704		—		(225,363)		—
Miscellaneous, net	(101)		213		28,651		(1)		28,762
Total other income (expense)	149,242		40,095		31,754		(225,364)		(4,273)
Income from operations before income taxes	149,242		189,939		46,508		(225,363)		160,326
Income tax expense	(37,985)		(2,280)		(3,401)		—		(43,666)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	111,257		187,659		43,107		(225,363)		116,660
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(5,403)		—		(5,403)
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$	111,257	$	187,659	$	37,704	$	(225,363)	$	111,257

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Revenues, net	$	—	$	1,565,851	$	720,274	$	(11,008)	$	2,275,117
Operating expenses:
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	—		657,992		426,308		(3,537)		1,080,763
Selling, general and administrative	—		321,524		191,005		(7,296)		505,233
Depreciation and amortization	—		37,529		38,039		—		75,568
Restructuring and other related charges	—		26,472		3,523		—		29,995
Total operating expenses	—		1,043,517		658,875		(10,833)		1,691,559
Operating income	—		522,334		61,399		(175)		583,558
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	(116,708)		10,470		827		—		(105,411)
Share of affiliates’ income	545,540		19,817		—		(565,357)		—
Miscellaneous, net	(417)		(71)		(16,659)		175		(16,972)
Total other income (expense)	428,415		30,216		(15,832)		(565,182)		(122,383)
Income from operations before income taxes	428,415		552,550		45,567		(565,357)		461,175
Income tax expense	(39,352)		(7,010)		(7,445)		—		(53,807)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	389,063		545,540		38,122		(565,357)		407,368
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(18,305)		—		(18,305)
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$	389,063	$	545,540	$	19,817	$	(565,357)	$	389,063

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Revenues, net	$	—	$	1,609,916	$	600,542	$	(11,375)	$	2,199,083
Operating expenses:
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	—		687,055		359,165		(2,648)		1,043,572
Selling, general and administrative	—		348,590		154,206		(8,729)		494,067
Depreciation and amortization	—		33,276		30,758		—		64,034
Impairment and related charges	—		—		4,486		—		4,486
Restructuring expense	—		2,275		864		—		3,139
Total operating expenses	—		1,071,196		549,479		(11,377)		1,609,298
Operating income	—		538,720		51,063		2		589,785
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	(113,057)		25,790		(12,887)		—		(100,154)
Share of affiliates’ income	607,374		51,010		—		(658,384)		—
Miscellaneous, net	(48)		(1,557)		32,596		(2)		30,989
Total other income (expense)	494,269		75,243		19,709		(658,386)		(69,165)
Income from operations before income taxes	494,269		613,963		70,772		(658,384)		520,620
Income tax expense	(119,961)		(6,589)		(6,542)		—		(133,092)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	374,308		607,374		64,230		(658,384)		387,528
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(13,220)		—		(13,220)
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$	374,308	$	607,374	$	51,010	$	(658,384)	$	374,308

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$	116,923	$	159,156	$	17,597	$	(170,450)	$	123,226
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(33,281)		—		(33,281)		33,281		(33,281)
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps	(187)		—		—		—		(187)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, before income taxes	(33,468)		—		(33,281)		33,281		(33,468)
Income tax benefit	335		—		—		—		335
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes	(33,133)		—		(33,281)		33,281		(33,133)
Comprehensive income (loss)	83,790		159,156		(15,684)		(137,169)		90,093
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(5,217)		—		(5,217)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders	$	83,790	$	159,156	$	(20,901)	$	(137,169)	$	84,876

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Net income including noncontrolling interest	$	111,257	$	187,659	$	43,107	$	(225,363)	$	116,660
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(6,094)		—		(6,094)		6,094		(6,094)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes	(6,094)		—		(6,094)		6,094		(6,094)
Comprehensive income	105,163		187,659		37,013		(219,269)		110,566
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(5,218)		—		(5,218)
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$	105,163	$	187,659	$	31,795	$	(219,269)	$	105,348

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Net income including noncontrolling interest	$	389,063	$	545,540	$	38,122	$	(565,357)	$	407,368
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(38,490)		—		(38,490)		38,490		(38,490)
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps	(2,076)		—		—		—		(2,076)
Other comprehensive loss, before income taxes	(40,566)		—		(38,490)		38,490		(40,566)
Income tax benefit	483		—		—		—		483
Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes	(40,083)		—		(38,490)		38,490		(40,083)
Comprehensive income (loss)	348,980		545,540		(368)		(526,867)		367,285
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(17,048)		—		(17,048)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$	348,980	$	545,540	$	(17,416)	$	(526,867)	$	350,237

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Net income including noncontrolling interest	$	374,308	$	607,374	$	64,230	$	(658,384)	$	387,528
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(32,679)		—		(32,679)		32,679		(32,679)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes	(32,679)		—		(32,679)		32,679		(32,679)
Comprehensive income	341,629		607,374		31,551		(625,705)		354,849
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(11,954)		—		(11,954)
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$	341,629	$	607,374	$	19,597	$	(625,705)	$	342,895

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	183,552	$	599,576	$	199,082	$	(581,813)	$	400,397
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	—		(62,741)		(6,355)		—		(69,096)
Return of capital from investees	—		1,354		7,878		—		9,232
Increase (decrease) to investment in affiliates	(255,160)		(39,259)		—		294,419		—
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(255,160)		(100,646)		1,523		294,419		(59,864)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	—		—		1,521		—		1,521
Repayment of long-term debt	(9,375)		—		(3,238)		—		(12,613)
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock units	(23,019)		—		—		—		(23,019)
Purchase of treasury stock	(70,598)		—		—		—		(70,598)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	4,630		—		—		—		4,630
Principal payments on finance lease obligations	—		(2,476)		(1,583)		—		(4,059)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(13,545)		—		(13,545)
Net cash used in financing activities	(98,362)		(2,476)		(16,845)		—		(117,683)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents from operations	(169,970)		496,454		183,760		(287,394)		222,850
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	170,286		(311,952)		(150,078)		287,394		(4,350)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	121		368,151		186,614		—		554,886
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	437	$	552,653	$	220,296	$	—	$	773,386

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	426,876	$	1,180,996	$	(477,659)	$	(658,401)	$	471,812
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	—		(51,695)		(9,079)		—		(60,774)
Return of capital from investees	—		—		523		—		523
Investment in investees	—		—		(90,080)		—		(90,080)
Payments for acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired	—		(675)		(34,879)		—		(35,554)
Increase (decrease) to investment in affiliates	(129,968)		(1,798,987)		1,040,871		888,084		—
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(129,968)		(1,851,357)		907,356		888,084		(185,885)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock units	(15,734)		—		—		—		(15,734)
Purchase of treasury stock	(267,400)		—		—		—		(267,400)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	4,317		—		—		—		4,317
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	—		(2,223)		(1,655)		—		(3,878)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(9,333)		—		(9,333)
Net cash used in financing activities	(278,817)		(2,223)		(10,988)		—		(292,028)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents from operations	18,091		(672,584)		418,709		229,683		(6,101)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	6,716		641,460		(406,458)		(229,683)		12,035
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	320		391,248		167,215		—		558,783
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	25,127	$	360,124	$	179,466	$	—	$	564,717

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Net Income per Share (Reconciliation Between Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding) (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	55,847	56,875	56,339	58,519
Effect of dilution:
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	56,605	57,779	57,218	59,281
Stock options
Effect of dilution:
Effect of dilution (in shares)	7	31	18	12
Restricted stock units
Effect of dilution:
Effect of dilution (in shares)	751	873	861	750

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements

Debt of AMC Networks includes $600 million of 4.75% senior notes due December 2022, $1 billion of 5.00% senior notes due April 2024 and $800 million of 4.75% senior notes due August 2025. All outstanding senior notes issued by AMC Networks (for purposes of this Note 20, "Parent Company") are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by certain of its existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries (the "Guarantor Subsidiaries"). All Guarantor Subsidiaries are owned 100% by AMC Networks. The outstanding notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Guarantor Subsidiaries on a joint and several basis.

Set forth below are condensed consolidating financial statements presenting the financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, and cash flows of (i) the Parent Company, (ii) the Guarantor Subsidiaries on a combined basis (as such guarantees are joint and several), (iii) the direct and indirect non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Parent Company (the "Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries") on a combined basis and (iv) reclassifications and eliminations necessary to arrive at the information for the Company on a consolidated basis.

Basis of Presentation

In presenting the condensed consolidating financial statements, the equity method of accounting has been applied to (i) the Parent Company's interests in the Guarantor Subsidiaries and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, and (ii) the Guarantor Subsidiaries' interests in the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, even though all such subsidiaries meet the requirements to be consolidated under GAAP. All intercompany balances and transactions between the Parent Company, the Guarantor Subsidiaries and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries have been eliminated, as shown in the column "Eliminations."

 The accounting basis in all subsidiaries, including goodwill and identified intangible assets, have been allocated to the applicable subsidiaries.

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
September 30, 2019
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	437	$	552,653	$	220,296	$	—	$	773,386
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts)	—		543,065		264,416		—		807,481
Current portion of program rights, net	—		296,682		160,241		(635)		456,288
Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable	(24,284)		246,542		14,325		(48,828)		187,755
Total current assets	(23,847)		1,638,942		659,278		(49,463)		2,224,910
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	—		204,599		64,688		—		269,287
Investment in affiliates	3,884,536		1,635,646		—		(5,520,182)		—
Program rights, net	—		815,763		236,459		(1,154)		1,051,068
Long-term intercompany notes receivable	—		—		54		(54)		—
Deferred carriage fees, net	—		15,814		1,518		—		17,332
Intangible assets, net	—		154,008		386,357		—		540,365
Goodwill	—		64,286		717,948		—		782,234
Deferred tax asset, net	9		—		61,367		—		61,376
Operating lease right-of-use asset	96,722		20,213		55,640		—		172,575
Other assets	45,436		169,686		282,734		1,206		499,062
Total assets	$	4,002,856	$	4,718,957	$	2,466,043	$	(5,569,647)	$	5,618,209
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	24,986	$	29,919	$	68,933	$	—	$	123,838
Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable	19,059		116,208		152,498		(48,828)		238,937
Current portion of program rights obligations	—		242,545		68,143		—		310,688
Deferred revenue	—		36,303		30,005		(583)		65,725
Current portion of long-term debt	46,875		—		1,000		—		47,875
Current portion of lease obligations	13,847		7,027		12,475		—		33,349
Total current liabilities	104,767		432,002		333,054		(49,411)		820,412
Program rights obligations	—		270,171		14,253		—		284,424
Long-term debt, net	3,056,692		—		—		—		3,056,692
Lease obligations	118,809		19,718		76,724		—		215,251
Deferred tax liability, net	74,687		—		47,697		—		122,384
Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable	19,777		117,719		22,199		(54)		159,641
Total liabilities	3,374,732		839,610		493,927		(49,465)		4,658,804
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	—		(5,189)		309,795		—		304,606
Stockholders' equity:
AMC Networks stockholders' equity	628,124		3,884,536		1,635,646		(5,520,182)		628,124
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	—		—		26,675		—		26,675
Total stockholders' equity	628,124		3,884,536		1,662,321		(5,520,182)		654,799
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	4,002,856	$	4,718,957	$	2,466,043	$	(5,569,647)	$	5,618,209

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
December 31, 2018
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	121	$	368,151	$	186,614	$	—	$	554,886
Accounts receivable, trade (including amounts due from related parties, net, less allowance for doubtful accounts)	16		600,121		235,840		—		835,977
Current portion of program rights, net	—		292,002		148,955		(218)		440,739
Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable	6,543		158,936		23,549		(57,219)		131,809
Total current assets	6,680		1,419,210		594,958		(57,437)		1,963,411
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	—		175,040		71,222		—		246,262
Investment in affiliates	3,656,003		1,655,083		—		(5,311,086)		—
Program rights, net	—		969,802		245,862		(1,613)		1,214,051
Long-term intercompany notes receivable	—		—		190		(190)		—
Deferred carriage fees, net	—		15,993		838		—		16,831
Intangible assets, net	—		161,417		417,490		—		578,907
Goodwill	—		65,282		732,755		—		798,037
Deferred tax asset, net	—		—		19,272		—		19,272
Other assets	—		149,724		292,068				441,792
Total assets	$	3,662,683	$	4,611,551	$	2,374,655	$	(5,370,326)	$	5,278,563
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	—	$	34,630	$	72,436	$	—	$	107,066
Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable	35,189		173,836		114,943		(59,050)		264,918
Current portion of program rights obligations	—		259,414		84,175		—		343,589
Deferred revenue	—		34,608		20,816		—		55,424
Current portion of long-term debt	18,750		—		2,584		—		21,334
Current portion of capital lease obligations	—		2,941		2,149		—		5,090
Total current liabilities	53,939		505,429		297,103		(59,050)		797,421
Program rights obligations	—		349,814		23,435		—		373,249
Long-term debt, net	3,088,221		—		—		—		3,088,221
Capital lease obligations	—		1,420		20,007		—		21,427
Deferred tax liability, net	140,474		—		4,969		—		145,443
Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable	63,369		98,885		45,972		(190)		208,036
Total liabilities	3,346,003		955,548		391,486		(59,240)		4,633,797
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	—		—		299,558		—		299,558
Stockholders' equity:
AMC Networks stockholders' equity	316,680		3,656,003		1,655,083		(5,311,086)		316,680
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	—		—		28,528		—		28,528
Total stockholders' equity	316,680		3,656,003		1,683,611		(5,311,086)		345,208
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	3,662,683	$	4,611,551	$	2,374,655	$	(5,370,326)	$	5,278,563

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Revenues, net	$	—	$	474,512	$	246,695	$	(2,610)	$	718,597
Operating expenses:
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	—		203,925		152,443		(1,376)		354,992
Selling, general and administrative	—		100,496		59,835		(974)		159,357
Depreciation and amortization	—		12,405		13,214		—		25,619
Restructuring and other related charges	—		10,180		11		—		10,191
Total operating expenses	—		327,006		225,503		(2,350)		550,159
Operating income	—		147,506		21,192		(260)		168,438
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	(38,751)		3,564		192		—		(34,995)
Share of affiliates’ income	159,156		11,294		—		(170,450)		—
Miscellaneous, net	(277)		(880)		(593)		260		(1,490)
Total other income (expense)	120,128		13,978		(401)		(170,190)		(36,485)
Income from operations before income taxes	120,128		161,484		20,791		(170,450)		131,953
Income tax expense	(3,205)		(2,328)		(3,194)		—		(8,727)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	116,923		159,156		17,597		(170,450)		123,226
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(6,303)		—		(6,303)
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$	116,923	$	159,156	$	11,294	$	(170,450)	$	116,923

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Revenues, net	$	—	$	485,737	$	214,150	$	(3,012)	$	696,875
Operating expenses:
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	—		216,253		130,901		(756)		346,398
Selling, general and administrative	—		106,068		52,431		(2,257)		156,242
Depreciation and amortization	—		11,297		10,714		—		22,011
Impairment charges	—		—		4,486		—		4,486
Restructuring expense	—		2,275		864		—		3,139
Total operating expenses	—		335,893		199,396		(3,013)		532,276
Operating income	—		149,844		14,754		1		164,599
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	(38,316)		2,178		3,103		—		(33,035)
Share of affiliates’ income (loss)	187,659		37,704		—		(225,363)		—
Miscellaneous, net	(101)		213		28,651		(1)		28,762
Total other income (expense)	149,242		40,095		31,754		(225,364)		(4,273)
Income from operations before income taxes	149,242		189,939		46,508		(225,363)		160,326
Income tax expense	(37,985)		(2,280)		(3,401)		—		(43,666)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	111,257		187,659		43,107		(225,363)		116,660
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(5,403)		—		(5,403)
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$	111,257	$	187,659	$	37,704	$	(225,363)	$	111,257

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Revenues, net	$	—	$	1,565,851	$	720,274	$	(11,008)	$	2,275,117
Operating expenses:
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	—		657,992		426,308		(3,537)		1,080,763
Selling, general and administrative	—		321,524		191,005		(7,296)		505,233
Depreciation and amortization	—		37,529		38,039		—		75,568
Restructuring and other related charges	—		26,472		3,523		—		29,995
Total operating expenses	—		1,043,517		658,875		(10,833)		1,691,559
Operating income	—		522,334		61,399		(175)		583,558
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	(116,708)		10,470		827		—		(105,411)
Share of affiliates’ income	545,540		19,817		—		(565,357)		—
Miscellaneous, net	(417)		(71)		(16,659)		175		(16,972)
Total other income (expense)	428,415		30,216		(15,832)		(565,182)		(122,383)
Income from operations before income taxes	428,415		552,550		45,567		(565,357)		461,175
Income tax expense	(39,352)		(7,010)		(7,445)		—		(53,807)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	389,063		545,540		38,122		(565,357)		407,368
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(18,305)		—		(18,305)
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$	389,063	$	545,540	$	19,817	$	(565,357)	$	389,063

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Revenues, net	$	—	$	1,609,916	$	600,542	$	(11,375)	$	2,199,083
Operating expenses:
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	—		687,055		359,165		(2,648)		1,043,572
Selling, general and administrative	—		348,590		154,206		(8,729)		494,067
Depreciation and amortization	—		33,276		30,758		—		64,034
Impairment and related charges	—		—		4,486		—		4,486
Restructuring expense	—		2,275		864		—		3,139
Total operating expenses	—		1,071,196		549,479		(11,377)		1,609,298
Operating income	—		538,720		51,063		2		589,785
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	(113,057)		25,790		(12,887)		—		(100,154)
Share of affiliates’ income	607,374		51,010		—		(658,384)		—
Miscellaneous, net	(48)		(1,557)		32,596		(2)		30,989
Total other income (expense)	494,269		75,243		19,709		(658,386)		(69,165)
Income from operations before income taxes	494,269		613,963		70,772		(658,384)		520,620
Income tax expense	(119,961)		(6,589)		(6,542)		—		(133,092)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	374,308		607,374		64,230		(658,384)		387,528
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(13,220)		—		(13,220)
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$	374,308	$	607,374	$	51,010	$	(658,384)	$	374,308

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$	116,923	$	159,156	$	17,597	$	(170,450)	$	123,226
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(33,281)		—		(33,281)		33,281		(33,281)
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps	(187)		—		—		—		(187)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, before income taxes	(33,468)		—		(33,281)		33,281		(33,468)
Income tax benefit	335		—		—		—		335
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes	(33,133)		—		(33,281)		33,281		(33,133)
Comprehensive income (loss)	83,790		159,156		(15,684)		(137,169)		90,093
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(5,217)		—		(5,217)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders	$	83,790	$	159,156	$	(20,901)	$	(137,169)	$	84,876

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Net income including noncontrolling interest	$	111,257	$	187,659	$	43,107	$	(225,363)	$	116,660
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(6,094)		—		(6,094)		6,094		(6,094)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes	(6,094)		—		(6,094)		6,094		(6,094)
Comprehensive income	105,163		187,659		37,013		(219,269)		110,566
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(5,218)		—		(5,218)
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$	105,163	$	187,659	$	31,795	$	(219,269)	$	105,348

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Net income including noncontrolling interest	$	389,063	$	545,540	$	38,122	$	(565,357)	$	407,368
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(38,490)		—		(38,490)		38,490		(38,490)
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps	(2,076)		—		—		—		(2,076)
Other comprehensive loss, before income taxes	(40,566)		—		(38,490)		38,490		(40,566)
Income tax benefit	483		—		—		—		483
Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes	(40,083)		—		(38,490)		38,490		(40,083)
Comprehensive income (loss)	348,980		545,540		(368)		(526,867)		367,285
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(17,048)		—		(17,048)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$	348,980	$	545,540	$	(17,416)	$	(526,867)	$	350,237

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Net income including noncontrolling interest	$	374,308	$	607,374	$	64,230	$	(658,384)	$	387,528
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(32,679)		—		(32,679)		32,679		(32,679)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes	(32,679)		—		(32,679)		32,679		(32,679)
Comprehensive income	341,629		607,374		31,551		(625,705)		354,849
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(11,954)		—		(11,954)
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$	341,629	$	607,374	$	19,597	$	(625,705)	$	342,895

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	183,552	$	599,576	$	199,082	$	(581,813)	$	400,397
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	—		(62,741)		(6,355)		—		(69,096)
Return of capital from investees	—		1,354		7,878		—		9,232
Increase (decrease) to investment in affiliates	(255,160)		(39,259)		—		294,419		—
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(255,160)		(100,646)		1,523		294,419		(59,864)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	—		—		1,521		—		1,521
Repayment of long-term debt	(9,375)		—		(3,238)		—		(12,613)
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock units	(23,019)		—		—		—		(23,019)
Purchase of treasury stock	(70,598)		—		—		—		(70,598)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	4,630		—		—		—		4,630
Principal payments on finance lease obligations	—		(2,476)		(1,583)		—		(4,059)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(13,545)		—		(13,545)
Net cash used in financing activities	(98,362)		(2,476)		(16,845)		—		(117,683)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents from operations	(169,970)		496,454		183,760		(287,394)		222,850
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	170,286		(311,952)		(150,078)		287,394		(4,350)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	121		368,151		186,614		—		554,886
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	437	$	552,653	$	220,296	$	—	$	773,386

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
(In thousands)	Parent Company		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations		Consolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	426,876	$	1,180,996	$	(477,659)	$	(658,401)	$	471,812
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	—		(51,695)		(9,079)		—		(60,774)
Return of capital from investees	—		—		523		—		523
Investment in investees	—		—		(90,080)		—		(90,080)
Payments for acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired	—		(675)		(34,879)		—		(35,554)
Increase (decrease) to investment in affiliates	(129,968)		(1,798,987)		1,040,871		888,084		—
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(129,968)		(1,851,357)		907,356		888,084		(185,885)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock units	(15,734)		—		—		—		(15,734)
Purchase of treasury stock	(267,400)		—		—		—		(267,400)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	4,317		—		—		—		4,317
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	—		(2,223)		(1,655)		—		(3,878)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	—		—		(9,333)		—		(9,333)
Net cash used in financing activities	(278,817)		(2,223)		(10,988)		—		(292,028)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents from operations	18,091		(672,584)		418,709		229,683		(6,101)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	6,716		641,460		(406,458)		(229,683)		12,035
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	320		391,248		167,215		—		558,783
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	25,127	$	360,124	$	179,466	$	—	$	564,717

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Revenue Recognition

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

Transaction Price Allocated to Future Performance Obligations

As of September 30, 2019, other than contracts for which the Company has applied the practical expedients, the aggregate amount of transaction price allocated to future performance obligations was not material to our consolidated revenues.

Contract Balances from Contracts with Customers

The following table provides information about receivables, contract assets, and contract liabilities from contracts with customers.

(In thousands)	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Balances from contracts with customers:
Accounts receivable (including long-term, included in Other assets)	$	1,077,706	$	1,018,105
Contract assets, short-term (included in Other current assets)	10,859		9,131
Contract assets, long-term (included in Other assets)	6,386		8,136
Contract liabilities (Deferred revenue)	65,725		55,424

Revenue recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 relating to the contract liability at December 31, 2018 was $27.2 million.

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Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests

The following table summarizes activity related to redeemable noncontrolling interest for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

(In thousands)	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
December 31, 2018	$	299,558
Net earnings	15,462
Distributions	(10,107)
Other	(307)
September 30, 2019	$	304,606

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$ 123,226	$ 116,660	$ 407,368	$ 387,528
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(33,281)	(6,094)	(38,490)	(32,679)
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps	(187)	0	(2,076)	0
Other comprehensive loss, before income taxes	(33,468)	(6,094)	(40,566)	(32,679)
Income tax benefit	335	0	483	0
Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes	(33,133)	(6,094)	(40,083)	(32,679)
Comprehensive income	90,093	110,566	367,285	354,849
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(5,217)	(5,218)	(17,048)	(11,954)
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders	$ 84,876	$ 105,348	$ 350,237	$ 342,895

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Document And Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Oct. 25, 2019
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2019
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	1-35106
Entity Registrant Name	AMC Networks Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	27-5403694
Entity Address, Address Line One	11 Penn Plaza,
Entity Address, City or Town	New York,
Entity Address, State or Province	NY
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	10001
City Area Code	212
Local Phone Number	324-8500
Title of 12(b) Security	Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol	AMCX
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Central Index Key	0001514991
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Class A Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		44,073,798
Class B Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		11,484,408

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Leases

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Leases [Abstract]

Leases

Leases

Certain subsidiaries of the Company lease office space and equipment under long-term non-cancelable lease agreements which expire at various dates through 2035. 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:

(In thousands)	Balance Sheet  Location	September 30, 2019
Assets
Operating	Operating lease right-of-use asset	$	172,575
Finance	Property and equipment, net	16,085
Total lease assets		$	188,660
Liabilities
Current:
Operating	Current portion of lease obligations	$	29,519
Finance	Current portion of lease obligations	3,830
		$	33,349
Noncurrent:
Operating	Lease obligations	$	197,006
Finance	Lease obligations	18,245
		215,251
Total lease liabilities		$	248,600

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:

(In thousands)	Income Statement Location	Three Months Ended September 30, 2019		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Operating lease costs	SG&A expenses	$	8,428	$	24,875
Finance lease costs:
Amortization of leased assets	Depreciation and amortization	590		1,964
Interest on lease liabilities	Net interest expense	610		1,932
Short term lease costs	SG&A expenses	162		3,036
Variable lease costs	SG&A expenses	289		767
Total net lease cost		$	10,079	$	32,574

The following table summarizes the maturity of lease liabilities for operating and finance leases:

(In thousands)	Operating Leases		Finance Leases		Total
2019	$	10,042	$	1,627	$	11,669
2020	38,735		5,813		44,548
2021	32,446		4,339		36,785
2022	34,045		4,364		38,409
2023	34,590		4,390		38,980
Thereafter	122,817		9,559		132,376
Total lease payments	272,675		30,092		302,767
Less: Interest	46,150		8,017		54,167
Present value of lease liabilities	$	226,525	$	22,075	$	248,600

The following table summarizes the weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate for operating and finance leases:

	September 30, 2019
Weighted average remaining lease term (years):
Operating leases	7.97
Finance leases	5.92
Weighted average discount rate:
Operating leases	4.75	%
Finance leases	10.40	%

The following table summarizes the supplemental cash paid for amounts in the measurement of lease liabilities:

	September 30, 2019
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	19,688
Financing cash flows from finance leases	$	4,059

Leases

Leases

Certain subsidiaries of the Company lease office space and equipment under long-term non-cancelable lease agreements which expire at various dates through 2035. 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:

(In thousands)	Balance Sheet  Location	September 30, 2019
Assets
Operating	Operating lease right-of-use asset	$	172,575
Finance	Property and equipment, net	16,085
Total lease assets		$	188,660
Liabilities
Current:
Operating	Current portion of lease obligations	$	29,519
Finance	Current portion of lease obligations	3,830
		$	33,349
Noncurrent:
Operating	Lease obligations	$	197,006
Finance	Lease obligations	18,245
		215,251
Total lease liabilities		$	248,600

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:

(In thousands)	Income Statement Location	Three Months Ended September 30, 2019		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Operating lease costs	SG&A expenses	$	8,428	$	24,875
Finance lease costs:
Amortization of leased assets	Depreciation and amortization	590		1,964
Interest on lease liabilities	Net interest expense	610		1,932
Short term lease costs	SG&A expenses	162		3,036
Variable lease costs	SG&A expenses	289		767
Total net lease cost		$	10,079	$	32,574

The following table summarizes the maturity of lease liabilities for operating and finance leases:

(In thousands)	Operating Leases		Finance Leases		Total
2019	$	10,042	$	1,627	$	11,669
2020	38,735		5,813		44,548
2021	32,446		4,339		36,785
2022	34,045		4,364		38,409
2023	34,590		4,390		38,980
Thereafter	122,817		9,559		132,376
Total lease payments	272,675		30,092		302,767
Less: Interest	46,150		8,017		54,167
Present value of lease liabilities	$	226,525	$	22,075	$	248,600

The following table summarizes the weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate for operating and finance leases:

	September 30, 2019
Weighted average remaining lease term (years):
Operating leases	7.97
Finance leases	5.92
Weighted average discount rate:
Operating leases	4.75	%
Finance leases	10.40	%

The following table summarizes the supplemental cash paid for amounts in the measurement of lease liabilities:

	September 30, 2019
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	19,688
Financing cash flows from finance leases	$	4,059

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Investments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Investments [Abstract]

Investments

Investments

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 $86.6 million at September 30, 2019 and $90.9 million at December 31, 2018.

Marketable Equity Securities

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 $1.0 million at September 30, 2019 and $1.2 million at December 31, 2018.

Non-marketable Equity Securities

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 September 30, 2019 and $71.8 million at December 31, 2018.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company recognized impairment charges of $20.2 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.

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments Included In Balance Sheets

The fair values of the Company's derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows:

(In thousands)	Balance Sheet  Location	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Liabilities:
Interest rate swap contracts	Accrued liabilities	$	2,433	$	356
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Assets:
Foreign currency derivatives	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	1,508	$	1,452
Foreign currency derivatives	Other assets	1,351		2,057
Liabilities:
Foreign currency derivatives	Accrued liabilities	$	743	$	700
Foreign currency derivatives	Other liabilities	1,729		2,421

Schedule of Gains And Losses Related To Derivative Instruments

The amounts of gains and losses related to the Company's derivative financial instruments designated as hedging instruments are as follows:

(In thousands)	Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives  Recognized in OCI				Location of Gain or (Loss) in Earnings	Gain or (Loss) Reclassified  from Accumulated OCI  into Earnings
	Three Months Ended September 30,					Three Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2018			2019		2018
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships:
Interest rate swap contracts	$	(265)	$	—	Interest expense	$	78	$	—

(In thousands)	Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives  Recognized in OCI				Location of Gain or (Loss) in Earnings	Gain or (Loss) Reclassified  from Accumulated OCI  into Earnings
	Nine Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2018			2019		2018
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships:
Interest rate swap contracts	$	(2,190)	$	—	Interest expense	$	113	$	—

Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location

The amounts of gains and losses related to the Company's derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments are as follows:

(In thousands)	Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives	Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives
		Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2019		2018		2019		2018
Interest rate swap contracts	Interest expense	$	—	$	(700)	$	—	$	(1,384)
Foreign currency derivatives	Miscellaneous, net	510		250		556		430
Other derivatives	Miscellaneous, net	—		27,175		—		39,464
Total		$	510	$	26,725	$	556	$	38,510

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Net Income per Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares

The following is a reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding:

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September 30,		Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019	2018	2019	2018
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	55,847	56,875	56,339	58,519
Effect of dilution:
Stock options	7	31	18	12
Restricted stock units	751	873	861	750
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	56,605	57,779	57,218	59,281

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Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]

Schedule of Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities consist of the following:

(In thousands)	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Employee related costs	88,202		100,729
Participations and residuals	81,033		70,955
Other accrued expenses	69,702		93,234
Total accrued liabilities	$	238,937	$	264,918

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Investments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Investments [Abstract]
Equity method investments	$ 86,600		$ 90,900
Investments in marketable equity securities	1,000		1,200
Investments in non-marketable equity securities	61,800		$ 71,800
Write-down of non-marketable equity securities and note receivable	$ 20,206	$ 0

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Restructuring and Other Related Charges (Summary of Accrued Restructuring Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, December 31, 2018			$ 35,189
Charges	$ 10,191	$ 3,139	16,978	$ 3,139
Cash payments			(23,991)
Non-cash adjustments			(3,166)
Currency translation			26
Balance, September 30, 2019	25,036		25,036
Severance and employee-related costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, December 31, 2018			33,774
Charges			15,215
Cash payments			(23,577)
Non-cash adjustments			(598)
Currency translation			10
Balance, September 30, 2019	24,824		24,824
Other related costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, December 31, 2018			1,415
Charges			1,763
Cash payments			(414)
Non-cash adjustments			(2,568)
Currency translation			16
Balance, September 30, 2019	$ 212		$ 212

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Estimated Amortization Expense) (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2019	$ 46,990
2020	46,666
2021	46,061
2022	45,654
2023	$ 45,573

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Segment Information (Summary Of Continuing Operations By Reportable Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	$ 718,597	$ 696,875	$ 2,275,117	$ 2,199,083
Operating income	168,438	164,599	583,558	589,785
Share-based compensation expense	13,841	16,934	50,465	52,006
Depreciation and amortization	25,619	22,011	75,568	64,034
Restructuring and other related charges	10,191	3,139	29,995	3,139
Impairment and related charges		4,486		4,486
Majority-owned equity investees AOI	1,246		4,434
Adjusted operating income	219,335	211,169	744,020	713,450
Operating segments | National Networks
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	558,992	560,321	1,779,850	1,820,638
Operating income	182,479	188,107	648,180	647,965
Share-based compensation expense	11,684	13,860	41,774	42,647
Depreciation and amortization	8,048	8,450	24,839	25,358
Restructuring and other related charges	6,199	0	6,776
Impairment and related charges				0
Majority-owned equity investees AOI	0		0
Adjusted operating income	208,410	210,417	721,569	715,970
Operating segments | International and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	182,839	151,772	533,454	409,873
Operating income	(11,501)	(16,749)	(52,532)	(44,899)
Share-based compensation expense	2,157	3,074	8,691	9,359
Depreciation and amortization	17,571	13,561	50,729	38,676
Restructuring and other related charges	3,992	3,139	23,915	3,139
Impairment and related charges		4,486		4,486
Majority-owned equity investees AOI	1,246		4,434
Adjusted operating income	13,465	7,511	35,237	10,761
Inter-segment eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	(23,234)	(15,218)	(38,187)	(31,428)
Operating income	(2,540)	(6,759)	(12,090)	(13,281)
Share-based compensation expense	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0	0
Restructuring and other related charges	0	0	(696)	0
Impairment and related charges		0		0
Majority-owned equity investees AOI	0		0
Adjusted operating income	(2,540)	(6,759)	(12,786)	(13,281)
Inter-segment eliminations | National Networks
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	(18,140)	(10,304)	(29,790)	(25,454)
Inter-segment eliminations | International and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	(5,094)	(4,914)	(8,397)	(5,974)
Advertising
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	213,300	219,842	716,569	738,344
Advertising | Operating segments | National Networks
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	194,452	199,714	653,031	672,273
Advertising | Operating segments | International and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	18,872	20,128	63,613	66,071
Advertising | Inter-segment eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	(24)	0	(75)	0
Distribution
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	505,297	477,033	1,558,548	1,460,739
Distribution | Operating segments | National Networks
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	364,540	360,607	1,126,819	1,148,365
Distribution | Operating segments | International and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	163,967	131,644	469,841	343,802
Distribution | Inter-segment eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	$ (23,210)	$ (15,218)	$ (38,112)	$ (31,428)

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Fair Value of Derivative Instruments Included in Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Interest Rate Swap | Accrued liabilities
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate swap contracts liabilities	$ 2,433	$ 356
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Foreign Exchange Forward | Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency derivative assets	1,508	1,452
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Foreign Exchange Forward | Other assets
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency derivative assets	1,351	2,057
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Foreign Exchange Forward | Accrued liabilities
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency derivative liabilities	743	700
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Foreign Exchange Forward | Other liabilities
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency derivative liabilities	$ 1,729	$ 2,421

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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in contractual obligations not reflected in the balance sheet	$ (259.2)
Contractual obligation	864.6
Claim for damages	280.0
Threatened Litigation | Minimum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Claim for damages	$ 20.0

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 3,141,625	$ 3,152,584
Parent percentage of ownership in guarantor subsidiaries	100.00%
4.75% Notes due December 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.75%
5.00% Notes due April 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	5.00%
4.75% Notes due August 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.75%
Senior Notes | 4.75% Notes due December 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 600,000	600,000
Senior Notes | 5.00% Notes due April 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	1,000,000	1,000,000
Senior Notes | 4.75% Notes due August 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 800,000	$ 800,000

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Restructuring and Other Related Charges (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other related charges	$ 10,191	$ 3,139	$ 29,995	$ 3,139
Restructuring charges	10,191	$ 3,139	16,978	$ 3,139
Other related charges	0		13,017
Accrued restructuring costs, accrued liabilities	19,600		19,600
Accrued restructuring costs, other liabilities (long-term)	$ 5,400		5,400
Owned subscription streaming services restructuring
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges			1,300
Previously announced restructuring initiatives
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges			5,500
Severance and employee-related costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges			$ 15,215

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Cash Flows (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary Of Non-Cash Activities And Other Supplemental Data

The Company's non-cash investing and financing activities and other supplemental data are as follows [open]:

(In thousands)	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2018
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid	$	1,659	$	2,835
Supplemental Data:
Cash interest paid	104,698		97,437
Income taxes paid, net	121,110		96,272

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Revenue Recognition (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue recognized	$ 27.2

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Leases (Summary of Supplemental Cash Paid) (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$ 19,688
Financing cash flows from finance leases	$ 4,059

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Leases (Summary of Lease Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease asset	$ 172,575	$ 0
Finance lease asset	16,085
Total lease assets	188,660
Operating lease liability, current	29,519
Finance lease liability, current	3,830
Total lease liabilities, current	33,349
Operating lease liability, noncurrent	197,006
Finance lease liability, noncurrent	18,245
Total lease liabilities, noncurrent	215,251
Total lease liabilities	$ 248,600

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Cash Flows

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Cash Flows

Cash Flows

The Company's non-cash investing and financing activities and other supplemental data are as follows [open]:

(In thousands)	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2018
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid	$	1,659	$	2,835
Supplemental Data:
Cash interest paid	104,698		97,437
Income taxes paid, net	121,110		96,272

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Commitments and Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments

As of September 30, 2019, the Company's contractual obligations not reflected on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet decreased $259.2 million, as compared to December 31, 2018, to $864.6 million. The decrease relates to the adoption of the new lease standard requiring the recognition of operating leases on the balance sheet rather than disclosed as

contractual obligations.

Legal Matters

On December 17, 2013, Frank Darabont ("Darabont"), Ferenc, Inc., Darkwoods Productions, Inc., and Creative Artists Agency, LLC (together, the "2013 Plaintiffs"), filed a complaint in New York Supreme Court in connection with Darabont's rendering services as a writer, director and producer of the television series entitled The Walking Dead and the agreement between the parties related thereto. The Plaintiffs asserted claims for breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, for an accounting and for declaratory relief. On August 19, 2015, Plaintiffs filed their First Amended Complaint (the "Amended Complaint"), in which they retracted their claims for wrongful termination and failure to apply production tax credits in calculating Plaintiffs' contingent compensation. Plaintiffs also added a claim that Darabont is entitled to a larger share, on a percentage basis, of contingent compensation than he is currently being accorded. On September 26, 2016, Plaintiffs filed their note of issue and certificate of readiness for trial, which included a claim for damages of no less than $280 million. The parties each filed motions for summary judgment. Oral arguments of the summary judgment motions took place on September 15, 2017. On April 19, 2018, the Court granted the Company’s motion for leave to submit supplemental summary judgment briefing. A hearing on the supplemental summary judgment submissions was held on June 13, 2018. On December 10, 2018, the Court denied Plaintiffs' motion for partial summary judgment and granted in part Defendants' motion for summary judgment, dismissing four of Plaintiffs' causes of action. The Company believes that the remaining claims are without merit, denies the allegations and continues to defend the case vigorously. At this time, no determination can be made as to the ultimate outcome of this litigation or the potential liability, if any, on the part of the Company.

On January 18, 2018, the 2013 Plaintiffs filed a second action in New York Supreme Court in connection with Darabont’s services on The Walking Dead television series and agreements between the parties related thereto. The claims in the action allegedly arise from Plaintiffs' audit of their participation statements covering the accounting period from inception of The Walking Dead through September 30, 2014. Plaintiffs seek no less than $20 million in damages on claims for breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and declaratory relief. The Company filed an Answer to the Complaint on April 16, 2018. On August 30, 2018, Plaintiff's filed an Amended Compliant, and on September 19, 2018, the Company answered. The parties have agreed to consolidate this action for a joint trial with the action Plaintiffs filed in the New York Supreme Court on December 17, 2013. The trial is tentatively scheduled to begin on June 1, 2020. The Company believes that the asserted claims are without merit, denies the allegations and will defend the case vigorously. The parties in the second action are presently engaged in expert discovery. At this time, no determination can be made as to the ultimate outcome of this litigation or the potential liability, if any, on the part of the Company.

On August 14, 2017, Robert Kirkman, Robert Kirkman, LLC, Glen Mazzara, 44 Strong Productions, Inc., David Alpert, Circle of Confusion Productions, LLC, New Circle of Confusion Productions, Inc., Gale Anne Hurd, and Valhalla Entertainment, Inc. f/k/a Valhalla Motion Pictures, Inc. (together, the "California Plaintiffs") filed a complaint in California Superior Court in connection with California Plaintiffs’ rendering of services as writers and producers of the television series entitled The Walking Dead, as well as Fear the Walking Dead and/or Talking Dead, and the agreements between the parties related thereto (the "California Action"). The California Plaintiffs asserted that the Company has been improperly underpaying the California Plaintiffs under their contracts with the Company and they assert claims for breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, inducing breach of contract, and liability for violation of Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200. On August 15, 2017, two of the California Plaintiffs, Gale Anne Hurd and David Alpert (and their associated loan-out companies), along with Charles Eglee and his loan-out company, United Bongo Drum, Inc., filed a complaint in New York Supreme Court alleging nearly identical claims as the California Action (the "New York Action"). Hurd, Alpert, and Eglee filed the New York Action in connection with their contract claims involving The Walking Dead because their agreements contained exclusive New York jurisdiction provisions. On October 23, 2017, the parties stipulated to discontinuing the New York Action without prejudice and consolidating all of the claims in the California Action. The California Plaintiffs seek compensatory and punitive damages and restitution. The Company filed an Answer on April 30, 2018 and believes that the asserted claims are without merit and will vigorously defend against them. On August 8, 2019, the judge in the California Action ordered a trial, scheduled to begin on February 10, 2020, to resolve certain issues of contract interpretation only. The parties are presently engaged in fact discovery in preparation for the February trial. At this time, no determination can be made as to the ultimate outcome of this litigation or the potential liability, if any, on the part of the Company.

The Company is party to various lawsuits and claims in the ordinary course of business, including the matters described above. Although the outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty and while the impact of these matters on the Company's results of operations in any particular subsequent reporting period could be material, management does not believe that the resolution of these matters will have a material adverse effect on the financial position of the Company or the ability of the Company to meet its financial obligations as they become due.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$ 407,368	$ 387,528
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	75,568	64,034
Impairment and related charges	0	4,486
Share-based compensation expense related to equity classified awards	50,465	52,006
Non-cash restructuring and other related charges	14,026	0
Amortization and write-off of program rights	696,326	684,289
Amortization of deferred carriage fees	14,624	13,107
Unrealized foreign currency transaction loss (gain)	489	(712)
Unrealized gain on derivative contracts, net	0	(40,848)
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discounts on indebtedness	5,970	5,746
Bad debt expense	3,628	6,155
Deferred income taxes	(65,245)	39,404
Write-down of non-marketable equity securities and note receivable	20,206	0
Other, net	(8,481)	(887)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, trade (including amounts due from related parties, net)	6,993	(2,333)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(121,375)	(27,769)
Program rights and obligations, net	(676,718)	(671,108)
Income taxes payable	3,101	(5,005)
Deferred revenue	10,395	3,531
Deferred carriage fees, net	(14,409)	(3,200)
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other liabilities	(22,534)	(36,612)
Net cash provided by operating activities	400,397	471,812
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(69,096)	(60,774)
Return of capital from investees	9,232	523
Investment in and loans to investees	0	(90,080)
Payments for acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired	0	(35,554)
Net cash used in investing activities	(59,864)	(185,885)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	1,521	0
Principal payments on long-term debt	(12,613)	0
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock units	(23,019)	(15,734)
Purchase of treasury stock	(70,598)	(267,400)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	4,630	4,317
Principal payments on finance lease obligations	(4,059)	(3,878)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(13,545)	(9,333)
Net cash used in financing activities	(117,683)	(292,028)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from operations	222,850	(6,101)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(4,350)	12,035
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	554,886	558,783
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 773,386	$ 564,717

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Revenue Recognition (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability

The following table provides information about receivables, contract assets, and contract liabilities from contracts with customers.

(In thousands)	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Balances from contracts with customers:
Accounts receivable (including long-term, included in Other assets)	$	1,077,706	$	1,018,105
Contract assets, short-term (included in Other current assets)	10,859		9,131
Contract assets, long-term (included in Other assets)	6,386		8,136
Contract liabilities (Deferred revenue)	65,725		55,424

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Accounts receivable, trade, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 8,645	$ 10,788
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	$ 333,475	$ 293,918
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	45,000,000	45,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Class A Common Stock
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	360,000,000	360,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	63,851,000	63,255,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	44,043,000	44,749,000
Treasury stock, shares	19,808,000	18,507,000
Class B Common Stock
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	90,000,000	90,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	11,484,000	11,484,000

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Segment Information (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Summary of Continuing Operations By Reportable Segment

The Company evaluates segment performance based on several factors, of which the primary financial measure is operating segment adjusted operating income ("AOI"), a non-GAAP measure. The Company defines AOI as operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense or benefit, impairment and related charges (including gains or losses on sales or dispositions of businesses), restructuring and other related charges and the Company's proportionate share of adjusted operating income (loss) from majority-owned equity method investees. The Company has presented the components that reconcile adjusted operating income to operating income, an accepted GAAP measure, and other information as to the continuing operations of the Company's operating segments below.

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
	National Networks		International and Other		Inter-segment eliminations		Consolidated
Revenues, net
Advertising	$	194,452	$	18,872	$	(24)	$	213,300
Distribution	364,540		163,967		(23,210)		505,297
Consolidated revenues, net	$	558,992	$	182,839	$	(23,234)	$	718,597
Operating income (loss)	$	182,479	$	(11,501)	$	(2,540)	$	168,438
Share-based compensation expense	11,684		2,157		—		13,841
Depreciation and amortization	8,048		17,571		—		25,619
Restructuring and other related charges	6,199		3,992		—		10,191
Majority-owned equity investees AOI	—		1,246		—		1,246
Adjusted operating income	$	208,410	$	13,465	$	(2,540)	$	219,335

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September 30, 2018
	National Networks		International and Other		Inter-segment eliminations		Consolidated
Revenues, net
Advertising	$	199,714	$	20,128	$	—	219,842
Distribution	360,607		131,644		(15,218)		477,033
Consolidated revenues, net	$	560,321	$	151,772	$	(15,218)	$	696,875
Operating income (loss)	$	188,107	$	(16,749)	$	(6,759)	164,599
Share-based compensation expense	13,860		3,074		—		16,934
Depreciation and amortization	8,450		13,561		—		22,011
Restructuring and other related charges	—		3,139		—		3,139
Impairment and related charges	—		4,486		—		4,486
Adjusted operating income	$	210,417	$	7,511	$	(6,759)	$	211,169

(In thousands)	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
	National Networks		International and Other		Inter-segment eliminations		Consolidated
Revenues, net
Advertising	$	653,031	$	63,613	$	(75)	$	716,569
Distribution	1,126,819		469,841		(38,112)		1,558,548
Consolidated revenues, net	$	1,779,850	$	533,454	$	(38,187)	$	2,275,117
Operating income (loss)	$	648,180	$	(52,532)	$	(12,090)	$	583,558
Share-based compensation expense	41,774		8,691		—		50,465
Depreciation and amortization	24,839		50,729		—		75,568
Restructuring and other related charges	6,776		23,915		(696)		29,995
Majority-owned equity investees AOI	—		4,434		—		4,434
Adjusted operating income	$	721,569	$	35,237	$	(12,786)	$	744,020

(In thousands)	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
	National Networks		International and Other		Inter-segment eliminations		Consolidated
Revenues, net
Advertising	$	672,273	$	66,071	$	—	$	738,344
Distribution	1,148,365		343,802		(31,428)		1,460,739
Consolidated revenues, net	$	1,820,638	$	409,873	$	(31,428)	$	2,199,083
Operating income (loss)	$	647,965	$	(44,899)	$	(13,281)	$	589,785
Share-based compensation expense	42,647		9,359		—		52,006
Depreciation and amortization	25,358		38,676		—		64,034
Restructuring and other related charges	—		3,139		—		3,139
Impairment and related charges	—		4,486		—		4,486
Adjusted operating income	$	715,970	$	10,761	$	(13,281)	$	713,450

Summary of Inter-Segment Eliminations

Inter-segment eliminations are primarily licensing revenues recognized between the National Networks and International and Other segments as well as revenues recognized by AMC Networks Broadcasting & Technology for transmission revenues recognized from the International and Other operating segment.

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2018		2019		2018
Inter-segment revenues
National Networks	$	(18,140)	$	(10,304)	$	(29,790)	$	(25,454)
International and Other	(5,094)		(4,914)		(8,397)		(5,974)
	$	(23,234)	$	(15,218)	$	(38,187)	$	(31,428)

Schedule of Revenue by Geographic Area

The table below summarizes revenues based on customer location:

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2018		2019		2018
Revenues
United States	$	579,913	$	550,573	$	1,847,491	$	1,737,336
Europe	108,365		108,607		299,782		311,294
Other	30,319		37,695		127,844		150,453
	$	718,597	$	696,875	$	2,275,117	$	2,199,083

Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets

The table below summarizes property and equipment based on asset location:

(In thousands)	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Property and equipment, net
United States	$	230,869	$	202,833
Europe	24,314		27,218
Other	14,104		16,211
	$	269,287	$	246,262

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Revenue Recognition (Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Accounts receivable (including long-term, included in Other assets)	$ 1,077,706	$ 1,018,105
Contract assets, short-term (included in Other current assets)	10,859	9,131
Contract assets, long-term (included in Other assets)	6,386	8,136
Contract liabilities (Deferred revenue)	$ 65,725	$ 55,424

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Restructuring and Other Related Charges (Summary of Restructuring and Other Related Charges by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring and other related charges	$ 10,191	$ 3,139	$ 29,995	$ 3,139
Operating segments | National Networks
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring and other related charges	6,199	0	6,776
Operating segments | International and Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring and other related charges	3,992	3,139	23,915	3,139
Inter-segment eliminations
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Total restructuring and other related charges	$ 0	$ 0	$ (696)	$ 0

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Leases (Summary of Leases) (Details)	Sep. 30, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Weighted average remaining lease term, operating leases	7 years 11 months 19 days
Weighted average remaining lease term, finance leases	5 years 11 months 1 day
Weighted average discount rate, operating leases	4.75%
Weighted average discount rate, financing leases	10.40%

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Long-term Debt (Summary of Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$ 3,141,625	$ 3,152,584
Unamortized discount		(25,588)	(29,181)
Unamortized deferred financing costs		(11,470)	(13,848)
Long-term debt, net		3,104,567	3,109,555
Current portion of long-term debt		47,875	21,334
Long-term debt		$ 3,056,692	3,088,221
4.75% Notes due August 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate		4.75%
5.00% Notes due April 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate		5.00%
4.75% Notes due December 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate		4.75%
Senior Notes | 4.75% Notes due August 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$ 800,000	800,000
Senior Notes | 5.00% Notes due April 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		1,000,000	1,000,000
Senior Notes | 4.75% Notes due December 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		600,000	600,000
Senior Notes | Other debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		1,000	2,584
Secured debt | Term Loan A Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	[1]	$ 740,625	$ 750,000

[1] The Company's $500 million revolving credit facility remains undrawn at September 30, 2019. Total undrawn revolver commitments are available to be drawn for general corporate purposes of the Company.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Earnings	Treasury Stock	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	AMC Networks Stockholders’ Equity	Noncontrolling Interests	Class A Common Stock Common Stock	Class B Common Stock Common Stock
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2017	$ 163,945	$ 191,303	$ 766,725	$ (709,440)	$ (114,386)	$ 134,944	$ 29,001	$ 627	$ 115
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	374,308		374,308			374,308
Net income attributable to non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	1,882						1,882
Distributions to noncontrolling member	(984)						(984)
Settlement of treasury stock	996	996				996
Other comprehensive income	(33,945)				(32,679)	(32,679)	(1,266)
Share-based compensation expense	52,006	52,006				52,006
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	4,317	4,317				4,317
Treasury stock acquired	(267,400)			(267,400)		(267,400)
Restricted stock units converted to shares	(15,735)	(15,740)				(15,735)		5
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2018	291,639	232,882	1,157,063	(976,840)	(150,846)	263,006	28,633	632	115
Beginning Balance at Jun. 30, 2018	195,420	215,948	1,045,806	(951,850)	(144,752)	165,899	29,521	632	115
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	111,257		111,257			111,257
Net income attributable to non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	281						281
Other comprehensive income	(7,263)				(6,094)	(6,094)	(1,169)
Share-based compensation expense	16,934	16,934				16,934
Treasury stock acquired	(24,990)			(24,990)		(24,990)
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2018	291,639	232,882	1,157,063	(976,840)	(150,846)	263,006	28,633	632	115
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2018	345,208	239,767	1,228,942	(992,583)	(160,194)	316,680	28,528	633	115
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	389,063		389,063			389,063
Net income attributable to non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	2,842						2,842
Distributions to noncontrolling member	(3,439)						(3,439)
Other comprehensive income	(41,339)				(40,083)	(40,083)	(1,256)
Share-based compensation expense	50,465	50,465				50,465
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	4,630	4,630				4,630
Treasury stock acquired	(69,613)	985		(70,598)		(69,613)
Restricted stock units converted to shares	(23,018)	(23,024)				(23,018)		6
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2019	654,799	272,823	1,618,005	(1,063,181)	(200,277)	628,124	26,675	639	115
Beginning Balance at Jun. 30, 2019	568,513	258,150	1,501,082	(1,051,022)	(167,144)	541,820	26,693	639	115
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	116,923		116,923			116,923
Net income attributable to non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	1,772						1,772
Distributions to noncontrolling member	(705)						(705)
Settlement of treasury stock	832	832				832
Other comprehensive income	(34,218)				(33,133)	(33,133)	(1,085)
Share-based compensation expense	13,841	13,841				13,841
Treasury stock acquired	(12,159)			(12,159)		(12,159)
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2019	$ 654,799	$ 272,823	$ 1,618,005	$ (1,063,181)	$ (200,277)	$ 628,124	$ 26,675	$ 639	$ 115

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Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

Principles of Consolidation

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.

Unaudited Interim Financial Statements

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.

Program Rights

Program RightsThe 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.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

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.

Adoption of New Lease Standard and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Adoption of New Lease Standard

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.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

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. In addition, ASU 2019-02 modifies certain aspects of the capitalization, impairment, presentation and disclosure requirements in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 926-20 and the impairment, presentation and disclosure requirements in ASC 920-350. 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.

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 773,386	$ 554,886
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $8,645 and $10,788)	807,481	835,977
Current portion of program rights, net	456,288	440,739
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	187,755	131,809
Total current assets	2,224,910	1,963,411
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $333,475 and $293,918	269,287	246,262
Program rights, net	1,051,068	1,214,051
Deferred carriage fees, net	17,332	16,831
Intangible assets, net	540,365	578,907
Goodwill	782,234	798,037
Deferred tax asset, net	61,376	19,272
Operating lease right-of-use asset	172,575	0
Other assets	499,062	441,792
Total assets	5,618,209	5,278,563
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	123,838	107,066
Accrued liabilities	238,937	264,918
Current portion of program rights obligations	310,688	343,589
Deferred revenue	65,725	55,424
Current portion of long-term debt	47,875	21,334
Current portion of lease obligations	33,349
Current portion of lease obligations		5,090
Total current liabilities	820,412	797,421
Program rights obligations	284,424	373,249
Long-term debt	3,056,692	3,088,221
Lease obligations	215,251
Lease obligations		21,427
Deferred tax liability, net	122,384	145,443
Other liabilities	159,641	208,036
Total liabilities	4,658,804	4,633,797
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	304,606	299,558
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 45,000 shares authorized; none issued	0	0
Paid-in capital	272,823	239,767
Accumulated earnings	1,618,005	1,228,942
Treasury stock, at cost (19,808 and 18,507 shares Class A Common Stock, respectively)	(1,063,181)	(992,583)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(200,277)	(160,194)
Total AMC Networks stockholders' equity	628,124	316,680
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	26,675	28,528
Total stockholders' equity	654,799	345,208
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	5,618,209	5,278,563
Class A Common Stock
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock	639	633
Class B Common Stock
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock	$ 115	$ 115

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Related Party Transactions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Related Party Transactions The Company and its related parties routinely enter into transactions with each other in the ordinary course of business. Revenues, net from related parties amounted to $1.2 million and $1.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $3.5 million and $4.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Amounts charged to the Company, included in selling, general and administrative expenses, pursuant to transactions with its related parties amounted to $0.2 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $1.0 million and $0.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

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Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, income tax expense was $8.7 million and $53.8 million, respectively, representing an effective tax rate of 7% and 12%, respectively, as compared to the federal statutory rate of 21%. For the three months ended September 30, 2019, the effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate due primarily to a tax benefit of $13.6 million from foreign operations and a tax benefit of $11.5 million from a deferred tax adjustment to record the impact of an investment tax credit under the deferral method of accounting, partially offset by state and local income tax expense of $4.3 million and tax expense of $2.0 million resulting from a net increase in valuation allowances for foreign tax assets. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate primarily due to a tax benefit of $21.5 million resulting from a net decrease in valuation allowances for foreign tax assets, a tax benefit of $15.6 million from foreign operations, a tax benefit of $11.5 million from a deferred tax adjustment to record the impact of an investment tax credit under the deferral method of accounting, and a tax benefit of $5.6 million relating to uncertain tax positions (including accrued interest), partially offset by state and local income tax expense of $11.6 million. The decrease in the valuation allowance is primarily due to the expected utilization of foreign net operating loss carryforwards and the benefit of foreign operations is due to a deferred tax benefit resulting from the reorganization of intellectual property amongst the Company's international subsidiaries in the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The tax benefit relating to uncertain tax positions is primarily due to an audit settlement and the filing of state income tax returns under a voluntary disclosure agreement.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, income tax expense was $43.7 million and $133.1 million, respectively, representing an effective tax rate of 27% and 26%, respectively, as compared to the federal statutory rate of 21%. For the three months ended September 30, 2018, the effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate due primarily due to tax expense from foreign operations of $5.6 million and state and local income tax expense of $3.4 million. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate due primarily to tax expense of $15.8 million for an increase in valuation allowances for foreign taxes and U.S. foreign tax credits; state and local income tax expense of $9.5 million; a tax benefit of $8.3 million for the one-time rate change on deferred tax assets and liabilities that resulted from the extension of certain television production cost deductions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (enacted February 9, 2018); and a tax benefit from foreign operations of $0.6 million.

At September 30, 2019, the Company had foreign tax credit carry forwards of approximately $20.2 million, expiring on various dates from 2022 through 2029. These carryforwards have been reduced by a valuation allowance of $20.2 million as it is more likely than not that these carry forwards will not be realized. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, $1.0 million relating to amortization of tax deductible second component goodwill was realized as a reduction in tax liability (as determined on a 'with-and-without' approach).

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Long-term Debt

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Long-term Debt

Long-term Debt

The Company's long-term debt consists of the following:

(In thousands)	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Senior Secured Credit Facility: (a)
Term Loan A Facility	$	740,625	$	750,000
Senior Notes:
4.75% Notes due August 2025	800,000		800,000
5.00% Notes due April 2024	1,000,000		1,000,000
4.75% Notes due December 2022	600,000		600,000
Other debt	1,000		2,584
Total long-term debt	3,141,625		3,152,584
Unamortized discount	(25,588)		(29,181)
Unamortized deferred financing costs	(11,470)		(13,848)
Long-term debt, net	3,104,567		3,109,555
Current portion of long-term debt	47,875		21,334
Noncurrent portion of long-term debt	$	3,056,692	$	3,088,221

(a)The Company's $500 million revolving credit facility remains undrawn at September 30, 2019. Total undrawn revolver commitments are available to be drawn for general corporate purposes of the Company.

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Business Combinations

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Business Combinations

Business Combinations

RLJ Entertainment, Inc.

In October 2018, the Company acquired a controlling interest in RLJ Entertainment, Inc. ("RLJE"), a premium subscription streaming services company that operates Acorn TV and UMC (Urban Movie Channel). 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 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	$	41,513
Fair value of previously held equity interest	130,890
Fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interest	103,359
	$	275,762
Allocation to net assets acquired:
Cash	3,360
Accounts receivable	16,316
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	963
Programming rights	69,775
Property and equipment	2,841
Other assets (equity method investments)	38,800
Intangible assets	126,600
Accounts payable	(12,008)
Accrued liabilities	(43,441)
Debt	(25,187)
	178,019
Goodwill	97,743
	$	275,762

Levity Entertainment Group LLC

On April 20, 2018, the Company acquired a 57% controlling interest in Levity Entertainment Group LLC ("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 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	$	48,350
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	30,573
	$	78,923
Allocation to net assets acquired:
Cash	13,471
Other current assets	17,251
Property and equipment	20,663
Intangible assets	46,413
Other noncurrent assets	3,306
Current liabilities	(23,647)
Noncurrent liabilities	(21,394)
Noncontrolling interests acquired	(1,354)
Fair value of net assets acquired	54,709
Goodwill	24,214
	$	78,923

Unaudited Pro forma financial information

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.

(In thousands, except per share data)	Pro Forma Financial Information For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2018		Pro Forma Financial Information For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
Revenues, net	$	721,196	$	2,313,885
Income from operations before income taxes	$	152,402	$	498,919
Net income per share, basic	$	1.83	$	6.05
Net income per share, diluted	$	1.80	$	5.97

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Restructuring and Other Related Charges (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Summary of Accrued Restructuring Costs

The following table summarizes the restructuring and other related charges recognized by operating segment:

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September 30,		Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2019
National Networks	$	6,199	$	6,776
International & Other	3,992		23,915
Inter-segment eliminations	—		(696)
Total restructuring and other related charges	$	10,191	$	29,995

The following table summarizes the restructuring and other charges recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019:

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September 30,		Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019		2019
Restructuring charges	$	10,191	$	16,978
Other related charges	—		13,017
Total restructuring and other related charges	$	10,191	$	29,995

The following table summarizes the accrued restructuring costs:

(In thousands)	Severance and employee-related costs		Other related costs		Total
Balance, December 31, 2018	$	33,774	$	1,415	$	35,189
Charges	15,215		1,763		16,978
Cash payments	(23,577)		(414)		(23,991)
Non-cash adjustments	(598)		(2,568)		(3,166)
Currency translation	10		16		26
Balance, September 30, 2019	$	24,824	$	212	$	25,036

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Long-term Debt (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments

The Company's long-term debt consists of the following:

(In thousands)	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Senior Secured Credit Facility: (a)
Term Loan A Facility	$	740,625	$	750,000
Senior Notes:
4.75% Notes due August 2025	800,000		800,000
5.00% Notes due April 2024	1,000,000		1,000,000
4.75% Notes due December 2022	600,000		600,000
Other debt	1,000		2,584
Total long-term debt	3,141,625		3,152,584
Unamortized discount	(25,588)		(29,181)
Unamortized deferred financing costs	(11,470)		(13,848)
Long-term debt, net	3,104,567		3,109,555
Current portion of long-term debt	47,875		21,334
Noncurrent portion of long-term debt	$	3,056,692	$	3,088,221

(a)The Company's $500 million revolving credit facility remains undrawn at September 30, 2019. Total undrawn revolver commitments are available to be drawn for general corporate purposes of the Company.

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Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest

The following table summarizes activity related to redeemable noncontrolling interest for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

(In thousands)	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
December 31, 2018	$	299,558
Net earnings	15,462
Distributions	(10,107)
Other	(307)
September 30, 2019	$	304,606

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	$ 790,807	$ 799,468
Accumulated Amortization	(270,342)	(240,461)
Net	520,465	559,007
Trademarks	19,900	19,900
Total intangible assets, gross	810,707	819,368
Total intangible assets, net	540,365	578,907
Affiliate and customer relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	609,060	620,771
Accumulated Amortization	(219,962)	(198,500)
Net	389,098	422,271
Advertiser relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	46,282	46,282
Accumulated Amortization	(20,768)	(17,613)
Net	$ 25,514	28,669
Estimated useful lives (in years)	11 years
Trade names
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	$ 122,320	118,772
Accumulated Amortization	(22,166)	(17,971)
Net	100,154	100,801
Other amortizable intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	13,145	13,643
Accumulated Amortization	(7,446)	(6,377)
Net	$ 5,699	$ 7,266
Minimum | Affiliate and customer relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives (in years)	6 years
Minimum | Trade names
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives (in years)	3 years
Minimum | Other amortizable intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives (in years)	5 years
Maximum | Affiliate and customer relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives (in years)	25 years
Maximum | Trade names
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives (in years)	20 years
Maximum | Other amortizable intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives (in years)	15 years

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Business Combinations (Schedule of Pro Forma) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Revenues, net	$ 721,196	$ 2,313,885
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes	$ 152,402	$ 498,919
Net income per share, basic (in dollars per share)	$ 1.83	$ 6.05
Net income per share, diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 1.80	$ 5.97

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Restructuring and Other Related Charges (Summary of Restructuring and Other Related Charges) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring charges	$ 10,191	$ 3,139	$ 16,978	$ 3,139
Other related charges	0		13,017
Total restructuring and other related charges	$ 10,191	$ 3,139	$ 29,995	$ 3,139

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Segment Information (Summary Of Inter-Segment Eliminations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	$ 718,597	$ 696,875	$ 2,275,117	$ 2,199,083
Inter-segment eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	(23,234)	(15,218)	(38,187)	(31,428)
Inter-segment eliminations | National Networks
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	(18,140)	(10,304)	(29,790)	(25,454)
Inter-segment eliminations | International and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	$ (5,094)	$ (4,914)	$ (8,397)	$ (5,974)

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Schedule of Gains and Losses Related to Derivative Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives  Recognized in OCI	$ (187)	$ 0	$ (2,076)	$ 0
Cash Flow Hedging | Interest expense
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Earnings	78	0	113	0
Cash Flow Hedging | Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives  Recognized in OCI	$ (265)	$ 0	$ (2,190)	$ 0

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Equity Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock units					$ 23,019	$ 15,734
Share-based compensation expense			$ 13,841	$ 16,934	$ 50,465	$ 52,006
Total unrecognized share-based compensation costs, remaining period of recognition					2 years 1 month 6 days
RSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares surrendered to the Company for tax withholding					217,265
Total unrecognized share-based compensation costs			$ 85,300		$ 85,300
RSUs | Class A Common Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares vested in period					518,583
New shares of Company's Class A common stock issued					301,318
PRSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares surrendered to the Company for tax withholding					150,771
PRSUs | Class A Common Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares vested in period					349,761
New shares of Company's Class A common stock issued					198,990
2011 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors | RSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted in period (in units)	34,678
2016 Employee Stock Plan | RSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted in period (in units)		498,320
Vesting period (in years)					3 years
2016 Employee Stock Plan | PRSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted in period (in units)		390,566
Vesting period (in years)					3 years
2016 Employee Stock Plan | PRSUs | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Measurement period (as a percentage)					0.00%
2016 Employee Stock Plan | PRSUs | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Measurement period (as a percentage)					200.00%
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One | 2016 Employee Stock Plan | RSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted in period (in units)		165,194

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 773,386		$ 554,886	$ 564,717		$ 558,783
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts)	807,481		835,977
Current portion of program rights, net	456,288		440,739
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	187,755		131,809
Total current assets	2,224,910		1,963,411
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	269,287		246,262
Investment in affiliates	0		0
Program rights, net	1,051,068		1,214,051
Long-term intercompany notes receivable	0		0
Deferred carriage fees, net	17,332		16,831
Intangible assets, net	540,365		578,907
Goodwill	782,234		798,037
Deferred tax asset, net	61,376		19,272
Operating lease right-of-use asset	172,575		0
Other assets	499,062		441,792
Total assets	5,618,209		5,278,563
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	123,838		107,066
Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable	238,937		264,918
Current portion of program rights obligations	310,688		343,589
Deferred revenue	65,725		55,424
Current portion of long-term debt	47,875		21,334
Current portion of lease obligations			5,090
Current portion of lease obligations	33,349
Total current liabilities	820,412		797,421
Program rights obligations	284,424		373,249
Long-term debt	3,056,692		3,088,221
Lease obligations			21,427
Lease obligations	215,251
Deferred tax liability, net	122,384		145,443
Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable	159,641		208,036
Total liabilities	4,658,804		4,633,797
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	304,606		299,558
Stockholders' equity:
AMC Networks stockholders' equity	628,124		316,680
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	26,675		28,528
Total stockholders' equity	654,799	$ 568,513	345,208	291,639	$ 195,420	163,945
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	5,618,209		5,278,563
Eliminations
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0		0	0		0
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts)	0		0
Current portion of program rights, net	(635)		(218)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(48,828)		(57,219)
Total current assets	(49,463)		(57,437)
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	0		0
Investment in affiliates	(5,520,182)		(5,311,086)
Program rights, net	(1,154)		(1,613)
Long-term intercompany notes receivable	(54)		(190)
Deferred carriage fees, net	0		0
Intangible assets, net	0		0
Goodwill	0		0
Deferred tax asset, net	0		0
Operating lease right-of-use asset	0
Other assets	1,206
Total assets	(5,569,647)		(5,370,326)
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	0		0
Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable	(48,828)		(59,050)
Current portion of program rights obligations	0		0
Deferred revenue	(583)		0
Current portion of long-term debt	0		0
Current portion of lease obligations			0
Current portion of lease obligations	0
Total current liabilities	(49,411)		(59,050)
Program rights obligations	0		0
Long-term debt	0		0
Lease obligations			0
Lease obligations	0
Deferred tax liability, net	0		0
Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable	(54)		(190)
Total liabilities	(49,465)		(59,240)
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	0		0
Stockholders' equity:
AMC Networks stockholders' equity	(5,520,182)		(5,311,086)
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	0		0
Total stockholders' equity	(5,520,182)		(5,311,086)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	(5,569,647)		(5,370,326)
Parent Company | Reportable Legal Entities
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	437		121	25,127		320
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts)	0		16
Current portion of program rights, net	0		0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(24,284)		6,543
Total current assets	(23,847)		6,680
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	0		0
Investment in affiliates	3,884,536		3,656,003
Program rights, net	0		0
Long-term intercompany notes receivable	0		0
Deferred carriage fees, net	0		0
Intangible assets, net	0		0
Goodwill	0		0
Deferred tax asset, net	9		0
Operating lease right-of-use asset	96,722
Other assets	45,436		0
Total assets	4,002,856		3,662,683
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	24,986		0
Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable	19,059		35,189
Current portion of program rights obligations	0		0
Deferred revenue	0		0
Current portion of long-term debt	46,875		18,750
Current portion of lease obligations			0
Current portion of lease obligations	13,847
Total current liabilities	104,767		53,939
Program rights obligations	0		0
Long-term debt	3,056,692		3,088,221
Lease obligations			0
Lease obligations	118,809
Deferred tax liability, net	74,687		140,474
Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable	19,777		63,369
Total liabilities	3,374,732		3,346,003
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	0		0
Stockholders' equity:
AMC Networks stockholders' equity	628,124		316,680
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	0		0
Total stockholders' equity	628,124		316,680
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	4,002,856		3,662,683
Guarantor Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	552,653		368,151	360,124		391,248
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts)	543,065		600,121
Current portion of program rights, net	296,682		292,002
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	246,542		158,936
Total current assets	1,638,942		1,419,210
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	204,599		175,040
Investment in affiliates	1,635,646		1,655,083
Program rights, net	815,763		969,802
Long-term intercompany notes receivable	0		0
Deferred carriage fees, net	15,814		15,993
Intangible assets, net	154,008		161,417
Goodwill	64,286		65,282
Deferred tax asset, net	0		0
Operating lease right-of-use asset	20,213
Other assets	169,686		149,724
Total assets	4,718,957		4,611,551
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	29,919		34,630
Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable	116,208		173,836
Current portion of program rights obligations	242,545		259,414
Deferred revenue	36,303		34,608
Current portion of long-term debt	0		0
Current portion of lease obligations			2,941
Current portion of lease obligations	7,027
Total current liabilities	432,002		505,429
Program rights obligations	270,171		349,814
Long-term debt	0		0
Lease obligations			1,420
Lease obligations	19,718
Deferred tax liability, net	0		0
Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable	117,719		98,885
Total liabilities	839,610		955,548
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	(5,189)		0
Stockholders' equity:
AMC Networks stockholders' equity	3,884,536		3,656,003
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	0		0
Total stockholders' equity	3,884,536		3,656,003
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	4,718,957		4,611,551
Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries | Reportable Legal Entities
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	220,296		186,614	$ 179,466		$ 167,215
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts)	264,416		235,840
Current portion of program rights, net	160,241		148,955
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	14,325		23,549
Total current assets	659,278		594,958
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	64,688		71,222
Investment in affiliates	0		0
Program rights, net	236,459		245,862
Long-term intercompany notes receivable	54		190
Deferred carriage fees, net	1,518		838
Intangible assets, net	386,357		417,490
Goodwill	717,948		732,755
Deferred tax asset, net	61,367		19,272
Operating lease right-of-use asset	55,640
Other assets	282,734		292,068
Total assets	2,466,043		2,374,655
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	68,933		72,436
Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable	152,498		114,943
Current portion of program rights obligations	68,143		84,175
Deferred revenue	30,005		20,816
Current portion of long-term debt	1,000		2,584
Current portion of lease obligations			2,149
Current portion of lease obligations	12,475
Total current liabilities	333,054		297,103
Program rights obligations	14,253		23,435
Long-term debt	0		0
Lease obligations			20,007
Lease obligations	76,724
Deferred tax liability, net	47,697		4,969
Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable	22,199		45,972
Total liabilities	493,927		391,486
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	309,795		299,558
Stockholders' equity:
AMC Networks stockholders' equity	1,635,646		1,655,083
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	26,675		28,528
Total stockholders' equity	1,662,321		1,683,611
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 2,466,043		$ 2,374,655