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AMC Networks Inc.

For the period ended Sep 30, 2025. Filed Nov 7, 2025.

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Sep 30, 2025 · Filed Nov 7, 2025

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-06-30; filed 2025-08-08.

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

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-09-30; filed 2025-11-07.

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

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 183 previous paragraphs and 204 current paragraphs.

109 unchanged; 56 reworded; 33 added; 11 removed; 7 previous and 6 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 10 previous and 10 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

Added paragraphs (33)

Current report

Technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased 0.9% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to an increase in other direct programming costs, partially offset by lower program rights amortization, including decreases for The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead, consistent with the lower content licensing sales during the period. Technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased 2.6% in our International segment due to higher program amortization, primarily driven by the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation.

Current report

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 4.9% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to lower employee related costs. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 15.8% in our International segment primarily due to higher corporate overhead costs allocated to AMCNI and higher marketing costs. Unallocated corporate overhead costs increased 2.0% to $29.9 million primarily due to higher long-term incentive compensation.

Current report

Three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and three months ended September 30, 2024

Current report

Restructuring and other related charges were$4.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025. During the third quarter of 2025, we expanded our restructuring plan related to the International segment and implemented a voluntary buyout program for employees in Argentina designed to achieve cost reductions and streamline operations in response to challenging industry conditions. Additionally, we implemented organizational changes in our Domestic Operations segment designed to create an enhanced offering that is intended to maximize the potential of our We TV and ALLBLK brands. Additional restructuring charges were incurred in connection with the wind-down of a U.K. joint venture in our International segment.

Current report

For the three months ended September 30, 2024, restructuring and other related charges of$3.5 million primarily consisted of severance and employee-related costsin our Domestic Operations segment.

Current report

During the third quarter of 2025, we completed a cash tender offer to repurchase $600.0 million of our Senior Notes at a discount of $111.0 million, and retired the tendered notes. The discount, net of a $5.2 million write-off of unamortized discount and deferred financing costs associated with the Senior Notes, was recognized as a gain on extinguishment of debt in the condensed consolidated statements of income. Subsequent to the cash tender offer, we repurchased $9.2 million principal amount of our outstanding Senior Notes through open market repurchases, at a discount of $1.5 million, and retired the repurchased notes. We recorded a $1.4 million gain which reflects the discount, net of $0.1 million to write-off a portion of the unamortized discount and deferred financing costs associated with the Senior Notes.

Current report

During the third quarter of 2024, we voluntarily prepaid $35.0 million of borrowings under the Term Loan A Facility, resulting in the recognition of a $0.4 million charge to write off a portion of the associated unamortized discount and deferred financing costs.

Current report

The decrease in miscellaneous, net was primarily related to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, partially offset by increased earnings from equity-method investments.

Current report

For the three months ended September 30, 2025, income tax expense was $42.8 million on income from operations before income taxes of $122.8 million, representing an effective tax rate of 35%. Items resulting in variances from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily consisted of (i) state and local income tax expense, (ii) tax expense for an increase in the valuation allowance for foreign taxes, (iii) tax expense related to non-deductible compensation, (iv) tax expense, including interest, related to an increase in uncertain tax positions and (v) tax expense related to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the "OBBBA") discrete impacts to deferred tax assets and liabilities, partially offset by (vi) a tax benefit from foreign operations.

Current report

For the three months ended September 30, 2024, income tax expense was $19.9 million on income from operations before income taxes of $66.3 million, representing an effective tax rate of 30%. The items resulting in variances from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily consisted of (i) state and local income tax expense, (ii) tax expense from foreign operations, (iii) tax expense for an increase in the valuation allowance for foreign taxes and (iv) tax expense related to non-deductible compensation.

Current report

For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, income tax expense was $73.8 million on income from operations before income taxes of $228.7 million, representing an effective tax rate of 32%. Items resulting in variances from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily consisted of (i) state and local income tax expense, (ii) tax expense for an increase in the valuation allowance for foreign taxes, (iii) tax expense related to non-deductible compensation, (iv) tax expense, including interest, related to an increase in uncertain tax positions and (v) tax expense related to the OBBBA discrete impacts to deferred tax assets and liabilities, partially offset by (vi) a tax benefit from foreign operations.

Current report

Content licensing and other revenues decreased primarily due to the timing and availability of deliveries in the period, including lower licensing sales of The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead.

Current report

Technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased primarily due to an increase in other direct programming costs, partially offset by lower program rights amortization, including decreases for The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead, consistent with the lower content licensing sales during the period.

Current report

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased primarily due to higher marketing expenses mainly driven by increased paid media spend for AMC+, higher employee related costs, and an increase in legal costs related to the MFN litigation.

Current report

Advertising revenues increased primarily due to the impact of higher pricing in the U.K. and Ireland linear advertising markets and digital and advanced advertising growth in the U.K.

Current report

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased primarily due to higher corporate overhead costs allocated to AMCNI and higher marketing costs.

Current report

The decrease in segment adjusted operating income was primarily due to the impact of the non-renewal of a distribution agreement in Spain in the fourth quarter of 2024 and higher corporate overhead costs allocated to AMCNI, partially offset by the impact of higher pricing in the U.K. and Ireland linear advertising markets.

Current report

On October 29, 2025, the Company entered into Amendment No. 5 (“Amendment No. 5”) to the Credit Agreement. The Company continues to maintain $175.0 million of commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility. Pursuant to Amendment No. 5, the maturity date of $111.8 million of such commitments was extended to the earlier of (i) October 29, 2030 and (ii) the date that is 90 days prior to the maturity date of any capital markets indebtedness of AMC Networks with an aggregate outstanding principal amount exceeding $50.0 million. The remaining $63.2 million of commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility retained their existing maturity date of April 9, 2028.

Current report

Additionally, the Company repurchased and permanently retired term loans held by certain lenders that consented to the maturity extension noted above, in an aggregate principal amount equal to $165.7 million, at a price equal to the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest. The remaining $85.6 million principal amount retained their existing maturity date of April 9, 2028.

Current report

Amendment No. 5 also includes certain other modifications to covenants and other provisions of the Credit Agreement, including a reduction in the minimum interest coverage ratio from 2.00:1.00 to 1.50:1.00, with a step-up to 1.75:1.00 for fiscal quarters ending on or after December 31, 2028.

Current report

Net cash provided by operating activitiesfor thenine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 amounted to$256.4 million and$317.5 million, respectively.

Current report

Net cash used in financing activities for thenine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 amounted to$317.2 million and $52.7 million, respectively.
Removed paragraphs (11)

Previous report

Technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased 1.0% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to higher participation and residuals costs, partially offset by a decrease in other direct programming costs and program rights amortization. Technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) decreased 0.9% in our International segment primarily due to a decrease in other direct programming costs.

Previous report

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 10.9% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to higher marketing expenses mainly driven by increased paid media spend for AMC+, higher employee related costs, and an increase in legal costs related to outstanding litigation. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 0.9% in our International segment primarily due to higher selling expenses.

Previous report

For the three months ended June 30, 2025, income tax expense was $16.1 million on income from operations before income taxes of $68.8 million, representing an effective tax rate of 23%. The variance from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily consists of state and local income tax expense.

Previous report

For the six months ended June 30, 2025, income tax expense was $31.0 million on income from operations before income taxes of $105.9 million, representing an effective tax rate of 29%. Items resulting in variances from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily consist of state and local income tax expense, tax expense for shortfalls related to share-based compensation, tax expense for an increase in the valuation allowance for foreign taxes and tax expense related to non-deductible compensation.

Previous report

Content licensing and other revenues increased primarily due to the sale of our music catalog and additional revenues earned in connection with the continued success and production of Silo, a series originally produced by AMC Studios for a third party, partially offset by the impact of timing and availability of deliveries in the period.

Previous report

Technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased primarily due to higher participation and residuals costs, partially offset by a decrease in other direct programming costs and program rights amortization.

Previous report

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased primarily due to higher marketing expenses mainly driven by increased paid media spend for AMC+, higher employee related costs, and an increase in legal costs related to outstanding litigation.

Previous report

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased primarily due to higher selling expenses.

Previous report

Net cash provided by operating activitiesfor thesix months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 amounted to$211.6 million and$255.3 million, respectively.

Previous report

Net cash used in financing activities for thesix months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 amounted to$126.2 million and $5.9 million, respectively.
Reworded paragraphs (56)

Previous wording

•economic and business conditions and industry trends in the countries in which we operate, including fluctuations in inflation rates, recession risk and the impact of tariffs and changes in trade policies and uncertainty regarding the foregoing;

Current wording

•economic and business conditions and industry trends in the countries in which we operate, including fluctuations in inflation rates, recession risk, the impact of tariffs and changes in trade policies and the impact of the Government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, and uncertainty regarding the foregoing;

Previous wording

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

Current wording

•events that are outside our control, such as political unrest in international markets, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, the impact of the Government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, and other similar events; and

Previous wording

Consolidated Results of Operations. This section provides an analysis of our results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. Our discussion is presented on both a consolidated and segment basis. Our two segments are: (i) Domestic Operations and (ii) International.

Current wording

Consolidated Results of Operations. This section provides an analysis of our results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. Our discussion is presented on both a consolidated and segment basis. Our two segments are: (i) Domestic Operations and (ii) International.

Previous wording

Liquidity and Capital Resources. This section provides a discussion of our financial condition as of June 30, 2025, as well as an analysis of our cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024. The discussion of our financial condition and liquidity also includes summaries of (i) our primary sources of liquidity and (ii) our contractual obligations that existed at June 30, 2025 as compared to December 31, 2024.

Current wording

Liquidity and Capital Resources. This section provides a discussion of our financial condition as of September 30, 2025, as well as an analysis of our cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024. The discussion of our financial condition and liquidity also includes summaries of (i) our primary sources of liquidity and (ii) our contractual obligations that existed at September 30, 2025 as compared to December 31, 2024.

Previous wording

Substantially all of our subscription revenues for our programming networks are based on a per subscriber fee. The subscription revenues we earn vary from period to period, distributor to distributor and also vary among our programming services, but are generally based on the impact of renewals of distributor agreements and upon the number of each distributor's subscribers who receive our programming, referred to as viewing subscribers. Subscription fees for our services are typically based on a per subscriber fee and are generally paid by distributors and consumers on a monthly basis. In negotiating for additional subscribers or extended carriage, we have agreed, in some instances, to make upfront payments to a distributor which we record as deferred carriage fees and which are amortized as a reduction to revenue over the period of the related affiliation agreement. We also may support the distributors' efforts to market our networks. We believe that these transactions generate a positive return on investment over the contract period.

Current wording

Substantially all of our subscription revenues for our programming networks are based on a per subscriber fee. The subscription revenues we earn vary from period to period, distributor to distributor and also vary among our programming services. Subscription revenues are generally based on the impact of renewals of distributor agreements and upon the number of each distributor's subscribers who receive our programming, referred to as viewing subscribers. Subscription fees for our services are typically based on a per subscriber fee and are generally paid by distributors and consumers on a monthly basis. In negotiating for additional subscribers or extended carriage, we have agreed, in some instances, to make upfront payments to a distributor which we record as deferred carriage fees and which are amortized as a reduction to revenue over the period of the related affiliation agreement. We also may support the distributors' efforts to market our networks. We believe that these transactions generate a positive return on investment over the contract period.

Previous wording

Most original series require us to make significant up-front investments. Our programming efforts are not always commercially successful, which has in the past resulted and could in the future result in a write-off of program rights. If events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of program rights predominantly monetized individually or as a group is less than their unamortized cost, the Company will write off the excess to technical and operating expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss). Program rights with no future programming usefulness are substantively abandoned resulting in the write-off of remaining unamortized cost.

Current wording

Most original series require us to make significant up-front investments. Our programming efforts are not always commercially successful, which has in the past resulted and could in the future result in a write-off of program rights. If events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of program rights predominantly monetized individually or as a group is less than their unamortized cost, the Company will write off the excess to technical and operating expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of income. Program rights with no future programming usefulness are substantively abandoned resulting in the write-off of remaining unamortized cost.

Previous wording

Content expenses and programming operating costs primarily comprise technical and operating expenses. Content expenses represent the largest expense of the International segment and primarily consist of amortization of acquired content. Program operating costs include costs such as origination, transmission, uplink and encryption of our linear AMCNI channels as well as content hosting and delivery costs at our various on-line content distribution initiatives. Other components of technical and operating expense include costs of dubbing and sub-titling of programs. Our programming efforts are not all commercially successful, which has in the past resulted and could in the future result in a write-off of program rights. If events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of program rights predominantly monetized individually or a group is less than its unamortized cost, the Company will write off the excess to technical and operating expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss). Program rights with no future programming usefulness are substantively abandoned, resulting in the write-off of remaining unamortized cost.

Current wording

Content expenses and programming operating costs primarily comprise technical and operating expenses. Content expenses represent the largest expense of the International segment and primarily consist of amortization of acquired content. Program operating costs include costs such as origination, transmission, uplink and encryption of our linear AMCNI channels as well as content hosting and delivery costs at our various on-line content distribution initiatives. Other components of technical and operating expense include costs of dubbing and sub-titling of programs. Our programming efforts are not all commercially successful, which has in the past resulted and could in the future result in a write-off of program rights. If events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of program rights predominantly monetized individually or a group is less than its unamortized cost, the Company will write off the excess to technical and operating expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of income. Program rights with no future programming usefulness are substantively abandoned, resulting in the write-off of remaining unamortized cost.

Previous wording

Our future performance is dependent, to a large extent, on general economic conditions, which can impact, among other things, our ability to manage our businesses effectively and our relative strength and leverage in the marketplace, with both suppliers and customers. Additionally, macroeconomic and geopolitical risks, particularly high inflation and interest rates, as well as recently announced or implemented tariffs and changes to the U.S.'s and other countries' trade policies, and uncertainty regarding further changes to any of the foregoing, may adversely impact our results of operations, cash flows and financial position or our ability to refinance our indebtedness on terms favorable to us, or at all.

Current wording

Our future performance is dependent, to a large extent, on general economic conditions, which can impact, among other things, our ability to manage our businesses effectively and our relative strength and leverage in the marketplace, with both suppliers and customers. Additionally, macroeconomic and geopolitical risks, particularly high inflation and interest rates, as well as potential or implemented tariffs and changes to the U.S.'s and other countries' trade policies, and uncertainty regarding further changes to any of the foregoing, may adversely impact our results of operations, cash flows and financial position or our ability to refinance our indebtedness on terms favorable to us, or at all.

Previous wording

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 condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) notwithstanding that a third-party owns an interest, which may be significant, in such entity. The noncontrolling owner's interest in the operating results of consolidated subsidiaries are reflected in net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in our condensed consolidated statements of income (loss).

Current wording

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 condensed consolidated statements of income notwithstanding that a third-party owns an interest, which may be significant, in such entity. The noncontrolling owner's interest in the operating results of consolidated subsidiaries are reflected in net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in our condensed consolidated statements of income.

Previous wording

Subscription revenues decreased 0.7% in our Domestic Operations segment due to a decline in affiliate revenues primarily due to basic subscriber declines, partially offset by an increase in streaming revenues primarily due to the impact of price increases across our services. Subscription revenues decreased 5.1% in our International segment primarily due to the non-renewal of a distribution agreement in Spain in the fourth quarter of 2024. We expect linear subscriber declines to continue in our Domestic Operations segment, consistent with the declines across the cable ecosystem.

Current wording

Subscription revenues increased 0.1% in our Domestic Operations segment due to an increase in streaming revenues primarily due to the impact of price increases across our services, partially offset by a decline in affiliate revenues primarily due to basic subscriber declines. Subscription revenues decreased 0.9% in our International segment primarily due to the non-renewal of a distribution agreement in Spain in the fourth quarter of 2024, partially offset by the favorable impact of foreign currency translation. We expect linear subscriber declines to continue in our Domestic Operations segment, consistent with the declines across the cable ecosystem.

Previous wording

Advertising revenues decreased 17.8% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to linear ratings declines and lower marketplace pricing, including digital pricing. Advertising revenues decreased 30.7% in our International segment primarily due to the recognition of a $13.4 million retroactive adjustment reported and paid by a third party in the second quarter of 2024. We expect advertising revenue to continue to decline as the advertising market gravitates toward other distribution platforms.

Current wording

Advertising revenues decreased 17.4% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to linear ratings declines and lower marketplace pricing. Advertising revenues increased 15.3% in our International segment primarily due to the impact of higher pricing in the U.K. and Ireland linear advertising markets and digital and advanced advertising growth in the U.K. Despite the third quarter increase in our International segment, we generally expect advertising revenue to continue to decline as the advertising market gravitates toward other distribution platforms.

Previous wording

Content licensing and other revenues increased 26.1% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to the sale of our music catalog. We expect content licensing revenues to vary in 2025 based on the timing and availability of our programming to distributors.

Current wording

Content licensing and other revenues decreased 26.7% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to the timing and availability of deliveries in the period, including lower licensing sales of The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead. We expect content licensing revenues to vary for the remainder of 2025 and in 2026 based on the timing and availability of our programming to distributors.

Previous wording

Subscription revenues decreased 1.8% in our Domestic Operations segment due to a decline in affiliate revenues primarily due to basic subscriber declines, partially offset by an increase in streaming revenues primarily due to the impact of price increases across our services. Subscription revenues decreased 8.6% in our International segment primarily due to the non-renewal of a distribution agreement in Spain in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Current wording

Subscription revenues decreased 1.2% in our Domestic Operations segment due to a decline in affiliate revenues primarily due to basic subscriber declines, partially offset by an increase in streaming revenues primarily due to the impact of price increases across our services. Subscription revenues decreased 6.1% in our International segment primarily due to the non-renewal of a distribution agreement in Spain in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Previous wording

Advertising revenues decreased 16.3% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to linear ratings declines and lower marketplace pricing, including digital pricing. Advertising revenues decreased 17.7% in our International segment primarily due to the recognition of a $13.4 million retroactive adjustment reported and paid by a third party in the second quarter of 2024.

Current wording

Advertising revenues decreased 16.7% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to linear ratings declines and lower marketplace pricing, including digital pricing. Advertising revenues decreased 8.6% in our International segment primarily due to the recognition of a $13.4 million retroactive adjustment reported and paid by a third party in the second quarter of 2024 and lower digital and advanced advertising revenue in the U.K., partially offset by the impact of higher pricing in the U.K. and Ireland linear advertising markets.

Previous wording

Content licensing and other revenues increased 7.2% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to the sale of our music catalog during the second quarter of 2025, partially offset by the prior year beneficial impact associated with the sale of our rights and interests to Killing Evein the first quarter of 2024.

Current wording

Content licensing and other revenues decreased 5.9% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to the timing and availability of deliveries in the period, including the prior year beneficial impact of the sale of our rights and interests to Killing Evein the first quarter of 2024 and lower licensing sales of Fear the Walking Deadin the current year, partially offset by the sale of our music catalog during the second quarter of 2025.

Previous wording

The components of technical and operating expenses are primarily content expenses, which include the amortization of program rights, such as those for original programming, feature films and licensed series, and participation and residual costs. Technical and operating expenses also include other direct programming costs, such as distribution and production related costs and program delivery costs, such as transmission, encryption, hosting, and formatting.

Current wording

Technical and operating expenses consist primarily of content expenses, which include the amortization of program rights, such as those for original programming, feature films and licensed series, and participation and residual costs. Technical and operating expenses also include other direct programming costs, such as distribution and production related costs and program delivery costs, such as transmission, encryption, hosting, and formatting.

Previous wording

Technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) decreased 0.9% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to a decrease in other direct programming costs and program rights amortization, partially offset by higher participation and residuals costs. Technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased 1.8% in our International segment primarily due to higher content expenses, driven by increased program investment.

Current wording

Technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) decreased 0.3% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to a decrease in program rights amortization, partially offset by higher participation and residuals costs and other direct programming costs. Technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased 2.1% in our International segment due to higher program amortization, primarily driven by the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation.

Previous wording

Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding share-based compensation, also include unallocated executive management and administrative support services, such as executive salaries and benefits costs, costs of maintaining corporate headquarters, facilities and common support functions. Unallocated corporate overhead costs decreased 2.7% to $30.6 million primarily due to lower employee related costs.

Current wording

Selling, general and administrative expenses for our operating segments primarily consist of sales, marketing, research and advertising expenses, employee related costs (excluding share-based compensation), costs of non-production facilities, and an allocation of certain corporate overhead costs. Selling, general and administrative expenses on a consolidated basis also include unallocated executive management and administrative support services, such as executive salaries and benefits costs, costs of maintaining corporate headquarters, facilities and common support functions.

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Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 9.2% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to higher marketing expenses mainly driven by increased paid media spend for AMC+, higher employee related costs, and an increase in legal costs related to outstanding litigation. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 5.9% in our International segment primarily due to a decrease in corporate overhead costs allocated to AMCNI and lower selling expenses, including commissions.

Current wording

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 4.6% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to higher marketing expenses mainly driven by increased paid media spend for AMC+, higher employee related costs, and an increase in legal costs related to the MFN litigation. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 1.0% in our International segment primarily due to higher corporate overhead costs allocated to AMCNI and higher marketing costs, partially offset by lower selling expenses, including commissions.

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Unallocated corporate overhead costs increased 3.7% to $59.9 million primarily due to higher employee related costs, including higher bonus and severance expenses.

Current wording

Unallocated corporate overhead costs increased 3.1% to $89.8 million primarily due to higher employee related costs, including higher bonus and severance expenses.

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There were no impairment and other charges for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025.

Current wording

There were no impairment and other charges recorded during these periods.

Previous wording

During the second quarter of 2024, we determined that the decline in our stock price was an indicator of potential impairment of goodwill. Accordingly, we performed quantitative assessments for all of our reporting units and concluded that the fair value of the AMCNI reporting unit declined to less than its carrying amount. As a result, we recognized an impairment charge of $68.0 million, which is included in Impairment and other charges in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss).

Current wording

During the second quarter of 2024, we determined that the decline in our stock price was an indicator of potential impairment of goodwill. Accordingly, we performed quantitative assessments for all of our reporting units and concluded that the fair value of the AMCNI reporting unit declined to less than its carrying amount. As a result, we recognized an impairment charge of $68.0 million, which is included in Impairment and other charges in the condensed consolidated statements of income within the International segment.

Previous wording

Additionally, during the second quarter of 2024, given continued market challenges and linear declines, we determined that sufficient indicators of potential impairment of long-lived assets existed at BBCA, and concluded that the carrying amount of the BBCA asset group was not recoverable. The carrying value of the BBCA asset group exceeded its fair value, and accordingly an impairment charge of $29.2 million was recorded for identifiable intangible assets and other long-lived assets, which is included in Impairment and other charges in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) within the Domestic Operations operating segment.

Current wording

Additionally, during the second quarter of 2024, given continued market challenges and linear declines, we determined that sufficient indicators of potential impairment of long-lived assets existed at BBCA, and concluded that the carrying amount of the BBCA asset group was not recoverable. The carrying value of the BBCA asset group exceeded its fair value, and accordingly an impairment charge of $29.2 million was recorded for identifiable intangible assets and other long-lived assets, which is included in Impairment and other charges in the condensed consolidated statements of income within the Domestic Operations segment.

Previous wording

Restructuring and other related charges were$3.5 million and$8.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, primarily related to the planned wind-down of a U.K. joint venture in our International segment and a restructuring plan related to our International segment designed to achieve cost reductions and streamline operations in Southern Europe, including channel re-branding and a reduction of workforce.

Current wording

Restructuring and other related charges were$12.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, primarily related to our multi-faceted restructuring plan in our International segment designed to achieve cost reductions and streamline operations including channel re-branding and a reduction of workforce in Southern Europe, the wind-down of a U.K. joint venture and a voluntary buyout program for employees in Argentina.

Previous wording

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, restructuring and other related charges of $2.9 million in our Domestic Operations segment primarily consisted of content impairments in connection with We TV shifting to a reduced originals strategy, and severance costs.

Current wording

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, restructuring and other related charges of $6.4 million primarily consisted of severance and employee-related costs, as well as content impairments in connection with We TV shifting to a reduced originals strategy, in our Domestic Operations segment.

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The increase in operating income was primarily attributable to a $96.8 million decrease in impairment and other charges, partially offset by a $25.9 million decrease in revenues, net and a $13.5 million increase in selling, general and administrative costs.

Current wording

The decrease in operating income was primarily attributable to a $105.0 million decrease in revenues, net and a $20.3 million increase in selling, general and administrative costs, partially offset by a $96.8 million decrease in impairment and other charges.

Previous wording

The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to lower outstanding balances under our Term Loan A Facility and 4.25% Senior Notes due February 2029 (the "Senior Notes"), partially offset by the impact of a full quarter of interest expense for the 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 (the "Convertible Notes") and 10.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 that were issued in June 2024 and April 2024, respectively.

Current wording

The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to the impact of lower outstanding balances under our Term Loan A facility under the Credit Agreement (the "Term Loan A Facility") and 4.25% Senior Notes due 2029 (the "Senior Notes"), partially offset by an increase in average interest rates associated with the July 2025 issuance of the Company's 10.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2032 (the "2032 Secured Notes") to refinance the Company's Senior Notes.

Previous wording

The increase in interest expense was primarily due to an increase in average interest rates associated with the April 2024 issuance of the Company's 10.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 to refinance the Company's 4.75% Senior Notes due 2025 and the impact of a full year of interest expense for the Convertible Notes that were issued in June 2024, partially offset by the impact of lower outstanding balances under our Term Loan A Facility and the Senior Notes.

Current wording

The increase in interest expense was primarily due to an increase in average interest rates associated with the July 2025 issuance of the Company's 2032 Secured Notes and the April 2024 issuance of the Company's 10.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 to refinance the Company's Senior Notes and 4.75% Senior Notes due 2025, respectively, and the impact of a full year of interest expense for the Company’s 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 (the "Convertible Notes") that were issued in June 2024, partially offset by the impact of lower outstanding balances under our Term Loan A Facility and Senior Notes.

Previous wording

During the second quarter of 2025, we repurchased $99.1 million principal amount of our outstanding Senior Notes through open market repurchases, at a discount of $26.7 million, and retired the repurchased notes. We recorded a $25.8 million gain which reflects the discount, net of $0.9 million to write-off a portion of the unamortized discount and deferred financing costs associated with the Senior Notes.

Current wording

In addition to the above transactions for the three months ended September 30, 2025, we repurchased $99.1 million principal amount of our outstanding Senior Notes through open market repurchases during the second quarter of 2025, at a discount of $26.7 million, and retired the repurchased notes. We recorded a $25.8 million gain after reflecting the discount, net of $0.9 million to write-off a portion of the unamortized discount and deferred financing costs associated with the Senior Notes.

Previous wording

On April 9, 2024, we entered into Amendment No. 3 ("Amendment No. 3") to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of July 28, 2017 (as amended to date and by Amendment No. 3, the "Credit Agreement"). In connection with Amendment No. 3, we made a $165.6 million partial prepayment of the Term Loan A facility under the Credit Agreement (the “Term Loan A Facility”), bringing the total principal amount outstanding under the Term Loan A Facility to $425 million, and reduced the revolving credit facility under the Credit Agreement (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) to $175 million. In connection with the partial prepayment of the Term Loan A Facility and reduction of the revolving loan commitments, the Company recorded a charge of $1.3 million to write-off a portion of the unamortized discount and deferred financing costs associated with the Credit Agreement.

Current wording

On April 9, 2024, we entered into Amendment No. 3 ("Amendment No. 3") to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of July 28, 2017 (as amended to date and by Amendment No. 3, the "Credit Agreement"). In connection with Amendment No. 3, we made a $165.6 million partial prepayment of the Term Loan A Facility, bringing the total principal amount outstanding under the Term Loan A Facility to $425 million, and reduced the revolving credit facility under the Credit Agreement (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) to $175 million. In connection with the partial prepayment of the Term Loan A Facility and reduction of the revolving loan commitments, the Company recorded a charge of $1.3 million to write-off a portion of the unamortized discount and deferred financing costs associated with the Credit Agreement.

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The increase in miscellaneous, net was primarily related to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and the impact of prior year costs incurred in connection with the second quarter 2024 refinancing transactions.

Current wording

The increase in miscellaneous, net was primarily related to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, the impact of prior year costs incurred in connection with the second quarter 2024 refinancing transactions and increased earnings from equity-method investments.

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For the six months ended June 30, 2024, income tax expense was $34.5 million on income from operations before income taxes of $59.6 million, representing an effective tax rate of 58%. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was impacted by the $68.0 million nondeductible goodwill impairment charge at AMCNI. Inclusive of the nondeductible goodwill impairment charge, items resulting in variances from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily consist of state and local income tax expense, tax expense from foreign operations, tax expense for an increase in the valuation allowance for foreign taxes and tax expense related to non-deductible compensation.

Current wording

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, income tax expense was $54.4 million on income from operations before income taxes of $126.0 million, representing an effective tax rate of 43%. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was impacted by the $68.0 million nondeductible goodwill impairment charge at AMCNI. Inclusive of the nondeductible goodwill impairment charge, items resulting in variances from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily consisted of (i) state and local income tax expense, (ii) tax expense from foreign operations, (iii) tax expense for an increase in the valuation allowance for foreign taxes and (iv) tax expense related to non-deductible compensation.

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Subscription revenues decreased due to a 12.2% decline in affiliate revenues, partially offset by a 12.5% increase in streaming revenues. Affiliate revenues decreased primarily due to basic subscriber declines and, to a lesser extent, contractual rate decreases in connection with renewals. Streaming revenues increased primarily due to the impact of price increases across our services.

Current wording

Subscription revenues increased due to a 14.4% increase in streaming revenues offset by a 13.2% decline in affiliate revenues. Streaming revenues increased primarily due to the impact of price increases across our services. Affiliate revenues decreased primarily due to basic subscriber declines and, to a lesser extent, contractual rate decreases in connection with renewals.

Previous wording

Revenues related to the Company's streaming services were $169.0 million and $150.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Streaming subscribers were 10.4 million at June 30, 2025, an increase of 2% compared to 10.2 million streaming subscribers at March 31, 2025 and June 30, 2024.

Current wording

Revenues related to the Company's streaming services were $173.9 million and $152.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Streaming subscribers were 10.4 million at September 30, 2025, consistent with streaming subscribers at June 30, 2025, and an increase of 2% compared to 10.2 million streaming subscribers at September 30, 2024.

Previous wording

Subscription revenues decreased due to a 12.1% decline in affiliate revenues, partially offset by a 10.4% increase in streaming revenues. Affiliate revenues decreased primarily due to basic subscriber declines and, to a lesser extent, contractual rate decreases in connection with renewals. Streaming revenues increased primarily due to the impact of price increases across our services. Revenues related to the Company's streaming services were $326.1 million and $295.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Current wording

Subscription revenues decreased due to a 12.4% decline in affiliate revenues, partially offset by an 11.8% increase in streaming revenues. Affiliate revenues decreased primarily due to basic subscriber declines and, to a lesser extent, contractual rate decreases in connection with renewals. Streaming revenues increased primarily due to the impact of price increases across our services. Revenues related to the Company's streaming services were $500.0 million and $447.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Previous wording

Content licensing and other revenues increased primarily due to the sale of our music catalog and additional revenues earned in connection with the continued success and production of Silo, a series originally produced by AMC Studios for a third party, partially offset by the prior year beneficial impact associated with the sale of our rights and interests to Killing Evein the first quarter of 2024.

Current wording

Content licensing and other revenues decreased primarily due to the timing and availability of deliveries in the period, including the prior year beneficial impact of the sale of our rights and interests to Killing Evein the first quarter of 2024 and lower licensing sales of Fear the Walking Deadin the current year, partially offset by the sale of our music catalog during the second quarter of 2025.

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Technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) decreased primarily due to a decrease in other direct programming costs and program rights amortization, partially offset by higher participation and residuals costs.

Current wording

Technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) decreased primarily due to a decrease in program rights amortization, partially offset by higher participation and residuals costs and other direct programming costs.

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The decrease in segment adjusted operating income was primarily attributable to the continued revenue headwinds in our linear businesses, partially offset by the favorable impact of selling our music catalog.

Current wording

The decrease in segment adjusted operating income was primarily attributable to the continued revenue declines in our linear businesses.

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Advertising revenues decreased primarily due to the recognition of a $13.4 million retroactive adjustment reported and paid by a third party in the second quarter of 2024 and lower digital and advanced advertising revenue in the U.K., partially offset by the impact of higher pricing in the U.K. linear advertising market and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation.

Current wording

Advertising revenues decreased primarily due to the recognition of a $13.4 million retroactive adjustment reported and paid by a third party in the second quarter of 2024 and lower digital and advanced advertising revenue in the U.K., partially offset by the impact of higher pricing in the U.K. and Ireland linear advertising markets and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation.

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The decrease in operating income was primarily attributable to a $37.9 million decrease in revenues, net.

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The decrease in interest income was primarily attributable to lower interest rates and lower average cash balances for our money market fund accounts as well as lower interest income recognized in connection with our long-term content licensing receivables.

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Advertising revenues decreased primarily due to linear ratings declines and lower marketplace pricing.

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Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased primarily due to lower employee related costs.

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Subscription revenues decreased primarily due to the non-renewal of a distribution agreement in Spain in the fourth quarter of 2024, partially offset by the favorable impact of foreign currency translation.

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Debt of AMC Networks as of September 30, 2025 included $875.0 million of 10.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2029, $276.7 million of Senior Notes, $143.8 million of Convertible Notes, and $400.0 million of 2032 Secured Notes (collectively, the “notes”). The notes were issued by AMC Networks and are unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on an unsecured basis, by each of AMC Networks’ existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions
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The components of selling, general and administrative expenses primarily include sales, marketing, research and advertising expenses, employee related costs and costs of non-production facilities.

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The increase in operating income was primarily attributable to a $96.8 million decrease in impairment and other charges, partially offset by a $67.1 million decrease in revenues, net and a $22.6 million increase in selling, general and administrative costs.

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For the three months ended June 30, 2024, income tax expense was $10.9 million on income (loss) from operations before income taxes of $(21.4) million, representing an effective tax rate of (51)%. The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was impacted by the $68.0 million nondeductible goodwill impairment charge at AMCNI. Inclusive of the nondeductible goodwill impairment charge, items resulting in variances from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily consist of state and local income tax expense, tax expense from foreign operations, tax expense for an increase in the valuation allowance for foreign taxes and tax expense related to non-deductible compensation.

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Advertising revenues decreased primarily due to linear ratings declines and lower marketplace pricing, including digital pricing.

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Subscription revenues decreased primarily due to the non-renewal of a distribution agreement in Spain in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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Advertising revenues decreased primarily due to the recognition of a $13.4 million retroactive adjustment reported and paid by a third party in the second quarter of 2024 and lower digital and advanced advertising revenue in the U.K., partially offset by the impact of higher pricing in the U.K. linear advertising market and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation.

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Technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) decreased primarily due to a decrease in other direct programming costs.