Restructuring and Other Related Charges

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring and other related charges of $4.4 million and $13.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, related to restructuring costs associated with termination of distribution in certain territories as well as severance and other personnel related costs associated with restructuring activities.

Restructuring and other related charges of $10.2 million and $30.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, primarily related to the AMC Networks SVOD re-organization as well as severance and other personnel related costs incurred at AMCNI associated with the termination of distribution in certain territories.

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,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
National Networks	$	5,991	$	6,199	$	8,714	$	6,776
International & Other	(1,585)		3,992		5,165		23,915
Inter-segment eliminations	—		—		—		(696)
Total restructuring and other related charges	$	4,406	$	10,191	$	13,879	$	29,995

The following table summarizes the accrued restructuring costs:


(In thousands)	Severance and employee-related costs		Other exit costs		Total
December 31, 2019	$	27,407	$	221	$	27,628
Charges	9,563		4,316		13,879
Cash payments	(26,763)		(191)		(26,954)
Non-cash adjustments	(1,810)		(4,316)		(6,126)
Currency translation	1		—		1
Balance, September 30, 2020	$	8,398	$	30	$	8,428

Accrued restructuring costs of $8.4 million are included in accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2020.