AMC Networks (AMCX) 10-Q5 May 162016 Q1 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information - shares	Mar. 31, 2016	Apr. 29, 2016
Entity Registrant Name	AMC Networks Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1,514,991
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Common Class A [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		61,190,329
Common Class B [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		11,484,408

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 702,800	$ 316,321
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,864 and $4,307)	685,144	674,611
Amounts due from related parties, net	2,981	4,062
Current portion of program rights, net	448,535	453,157
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	62,443	72,989
Deferred tax asset, net	24,059	16,198
Total current assets	1,925,962	1,537,338
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $220,702 and $209,236	173,969	163,860
Program rights, net	1,046,302	1,027,394
Deferred carriage fees, net	47,061	50,069
Intangible assets, net	550,921	549,180
Goodwill	731,993	736,275
Other assets	202,021	200,799
Total assets	4,678,229	4,264,915
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	131,408	124,441
Accrued liabilities	168,301	200,793
Current portion of program rights obligations	295,087	289,897
Deferred revenue	68,168	64,229
Current portion of long-term debt	166,500	148,000
Current portion of capital lease obligations	4,220	3,561
Total current liabilities	833,684	830,921
Program rights obligations	427,442	440,591
Long-term debt	2,801,690	2,519,808
Capital lease obligations	40,022	29,779
Deferred tax liability, net	156,487	137,233
Other liabilities	92,625	103,530
Total liabilities	$ 4,351,950	$ 4,061,862
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	$ 208,513	$ 211,691
Stockholders' equity (deficiency):
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 45,000,000 shares authorized; none issued	0	0
Paid-in capital	122,964	123,157
Accumulated earnings	138,343	24,880
Treasury stock, at cost (1,210,271 shares Class A Common Stock)	(51,993)	(51,993)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(124,149)	(136,057)
Total AMC Networks stockholders’ equity (deficiency)	85,904	(39,277)
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	31,862	30,639
Total stockholders’ equity (deficiency)	117,766	(8,638)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficiency)	4,678,229	4,264,915
Common Class A [Member]
Stockholders' equity (deficiency):
Common stock	624	621
Common Class B [Member]
Stockholders' equity (deficiency):
Common stock	$ 115	$ 115

Condensed Consolidated Balance3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts receivable, trade, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 4,864	$ 4,307
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	$ 220,702	$ 209,236
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	45,000,000	45,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common Class A [Member]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	360,000,000	360,000,000
Common stock shares issued	62,400,600	62,120,102
Common stock, shares outstanding	61,190,329	60,909,831
Treasury stock, shares	1,210,271	1,210,271
Common Class B [Member]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	90,000,000	90,000,000
Common stock shares issued	11,484,408	11,484,408
Common stock, shares outstanding	11,484,408	11,484,408

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues, net (including revenues, net from related parties of $6,706 and $6,719, respectively)	$ 706,579	$ 668,682
Operating expenses
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	274,274	262,173
Selling, general and administrative (including charges from related parties of $1,069 and $949, respectively)	153,901	154,579
Restructuring (credit) expense	(35)	656
Depreciation and amortization	19,632	20,527
Total operating expenses	447,772	437,935
Operating income	258,807	230,747
Other income (expense)
Interest expense	(31,751)	(33,024)
Interest income	722	437
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(48,334)	0
Miscellaneous, net	(837)	(10,230)
Total other income (expense)	(80,200)	(42,817)
Income from operations before income taxes	178,607	187,930
Income tax expense	(58,543)	(61,254)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	120,064	126,676
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(6,620)	(5,756)
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$ 113,444	$ 120,920
Net income per share attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders:
Basic	$ 1.56	$ 1.67
Diluted	$ 1.55	$ 1.66
Weighted average common shares
Basic weighted average common shares	72,579,000	72,206,000
Diluted weighted average common shares	73,274,000	72,970,000

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues, Net From Related Parties	$ 6,706	$ 6,719
Related Party Transaction, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	$ 1,069	$ 949

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$ 120,064	$ 126,676
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	15,385	(60,825)
Unrealized (loss) gain on interest rate swaps	(1,578)	696
Other comprehensive income (loss), before income taxes	13,807	(60,129)
Income tax expense	(1,899)	(2,279)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	11,908	(62,408)
Comprehensive income	131,972	64,268
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(7,032)	(4,332)
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$ 124,940	$ 59,936

Condensed Consolidated Stateme7

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$ 120,064	$ 126,676
Adjustments to reconcile income from operations to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	19,632	20,527
Share-based compensation expense related to equity classified awards	8,165	7,288
Amortization and write-off of program rights	170,821	170,038
Amortization of deferred carriage fees	3,940	4,004
Unrealized foreign currency transaction (gain) loss	3,530	8,807
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative contracts, net	164	(306)
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discounts on indebtedness	2,247	2,230
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(48,334)	0
Bad debt expense (credit)	528	(114)
Deferred income taxes	12,139	7,350
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements	(852)	(3,672)
Other, net	46	2,427
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, trade	(9,442)	(98,392)
Amounts due from related parties, net	1,081	411
Prepaid expenses and other assets	7,850	(1,528)
Program rights and obligations, net	(192,194)	(178,203)
Income taxes payable	37,398	38,352
Deferred revenue	3,952	14,562
Deferred carriage fees, net	(1,133)	(16,817)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	(68,886)	(23,445)
Net cash provided by operating activities	167,384	80,195
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(12,387)	(18,248)
Payments for acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired	0	(6,581)
Purchases of investments	0	(25,210)
Net cash used in investing activities	(12,387)	(50,039)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	982,500	0
Principal payments on long-term debt	(691,449)	(18,500)
Premium and fees paid on extinguishment of debt	39,179	0
Payments for financing costs	(2,070)	0
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock/units	(10,413)	(12,848)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	1,200	130
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements	852	3,672
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	(1,086)	(1,420)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest	(8,968)	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	231,387	(28,966)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents from operations	386,384	1,190
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	95	(8,250)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	316,321	201,367
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 702,800	$ 194,307

Description Of Business And Bas

Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation	3 Months Ended
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation	Mar. 31, 2016
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: Principally includes activities of our programming businesses which include our five programming networks distributed in the U.S. and Canada. These programming networks include AMC, WE tv, BBC AMERICA, IFC and SundanceTV in the U.S.; and AMC, IFC, and Sundance Channel in Canada. Our programming businesses within the National Networks segment may also sell rights worldwide to their owned original programming. The National Networks operating segment also includes AMC Networks Broadcasting & Technology, the technical services business, which primarily services most of the programming networks included in the National Networks segment. • International and Other: Principally includes AMC Networks International (“AMCNI”), the Company’s international programming businesses consisting of a portfolio of channels in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and parts of Asia and Africa; IFC Films, the Company’s independent film distribution business; AMCNI- DMC, the broadcast solutions unit of certain networks of AMCNI and third-party networks, and various developing on-line content distribution initiatives. Basis of Presentation Principles of Consolidation These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of AMC Networks and its majority owned or controlled subsidiaries. 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, 2015 contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (“ 2015 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, 2016 . 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 no future programming usefulness, a write-off of the unamortized cost is recorded in technical and operating expense. There were no program rights write-offs included in technical and operating expense for the three months ended March 31, 2016 . Program rights write-offs included in technical and operating expense of $9,596 were recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2015 . 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 valuation of acquisition-related assets and liabilities, the useful lives and methodologies used to amortize and assess recoverability of program rights, the estimated useful lives of intangible assets, valuation and recoverability of goodwill and intangible assets and income tax assets and liabilities. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting . The updated guidance changes how companies account for certain aspects of share-based payment awards to employees, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory tax withholding requirements, as well as the classification of related matters in the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for the first quarter of 2017. The Company is currently assessing the impact the adoption will have on its consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) . ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to put most of their leases on the balance sheet, which will be recognized as a right-of-use asset and a lease liability. The Company will be required to classify each separate lease component as an operating or finance lease at the lease commencement date. Initial measurement of the right-of-use asset and lease liability is the same for operating and finance leases, however expense recognition and amortization of the right-of-use asset differs. Operating leases will reflect lease expense on a straight-line basis similar to current operating leases. The straight-line expense will reflect the interest expense on the lease liability (effective interest method) and amortization of the right-of-use asset, which will be presented as a single line item in the operating expense section of the income statement. Finance leases will reflect a front-loaded expense pattern similar to the pattern for current capital leases. ASU 2016-02 is effective for the first quarter of 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently determining its implementation approach and assessing the impact the adoption will have on its consolidated financial statements. In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740) Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes . ASU 2015-17 requires deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in the statement of financial position. ASU 2015-17 is effective for the first quarter of 2017 with early adoption permitted. The adoption of ASU 2015-17 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) . ASU 2014-09 provides new guidance related to how an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard requires an evaluation of (i) transfer of control, (ii) variable consideration, (iii) allocation of selling price for multiple elements, (iv) intellectual property licenses, (v) time value of money, and (vi) contract costs. The standard also expands the required disclosures related to revenue and cash flows from contracts with customers to provide greater insight into both revenue that has been recognized, and revenue that is expected to be recognized in the future from existing contracts. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations . ASU 2016-08 retains the guidance that the principal in an arrangement controls a good or service before it is transferred to a customer and clarifies: (i) that the entity must first identify the good or service being provided, (ii) how an entity should identify the unit of accounting for the principal versus agent evaluation, (iii) how the control principle applies to transactions, such as service arrangements, and (iv) how to assess whether an entity controls services performed by another party. Both ASU 2014-09 and ASU 2016-08 are effective for the first quarter of 2018, with early adoption permitted and retrospective application required. The Company is currently determining its implementation approach and assessing the impact the adoption will have on its consolidated financial statements.

Net Income Per Share

Net Income Per Share	3 Months Ended
Net Income Per Share	Mar. 31, 2016
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: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 72,579,000 72,206,000 Effect of dilution: Stock options 51,000 204,000 Restricted stock units 644,000 560,000 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 73,274,000 72,970,000 For the three months ended March 31, 2016 , there were no restricted stock units that would have been anti-dilutive to the diluted weighted average common shares outstanding. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 , there were 312,252 restricted stock units that would have been anti-dilutive to the diluted weighted average common shares outstanding. Approximately 137,000 and 125,000 restricted stock units for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 , respectively, have been excluded from diluted weighted average common shares outstanding since a performance condition on these awards was not met in each of the respective periods. Stock Repurchase Program On March 4, 2016. the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to $500,000 of its outstanding shares of common stock. There were no repurchases of common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2016 .

Restructuring

Restructuring	3 Months Ended
Restructuring	Mar. 31, 2016
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring	Restructuring The Company incurred restructuring expense primarily related to severance charges associated with the elimination of certain positions across the Company. The following table summarizes the restructuring expense (credit) recognized by operating segment: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 National Networks $ 30 $ 66 International & Other (65 ) 590 Total restructuring expense (credit) $ (35 ) $ 656 The following table summarizes the accrued restructuring costs: Severance and employee-related costs Other exit costs Total December 31, 2015 $ 9,498 $ 512 $ 10,010 Credits (35 ) — (35 ) Cash payments (7,174 ) (95 ) (7,269 ) Currency translation (84 ) 19 (65 ) March 31, 2016 $ 2,205 $ 436 $ 2,641 Liabilities for restructuring costs of $2,571 and $70 are included in accrued liabilities and other liabilities, respectively, in the condensed consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2016 .

Goodwill And Other Intangible A

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	Mar. 31, 2016
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: National Networks International and Other Total December 31, 2015 $ 244,849 $ 491,426 $ 736,275 Purchase accounting adjustments — (6,965 ) (6,965 ) Amortization of “second component” goodwill (631 ) — (631 ) Foreign currency translation — 3,314 3,314 March 31, 2016 $ 244,218 $ 487,775 $ 731,993 Purchase accounting adjustments included in the International and Other segment relate to the allocation of fair value for a previous acquisition of a small international channel from goodwill primarily to identifiable intangible assets. The reduction of $631 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: March 31, 2016 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Estimated Useful Lives Amortizable intangible assets: Affiliate and customer relationships $ 546,308 $ (118,551 ) $ 427,757 11 to 25 years Advertiser relationships 46,282 (6,042 ) 40,240 11 years Trade names 57,756 (5,229 ) 52,527 20 years Other amortizable intangible assets 10,807 (310 ) 10,497 5 years Total amortizable intangible assets 661,153 (130,132 ) 531,021 Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks 19,900 — 19,900 Total intangible assets $ 681,053 $ (130,132 ) $ 550,921 December 31, 2015 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Amortizable intangible assets: Affiliate and customer relationships $ 554,012 $ (110,203 ) $ 443,809 Advertiser relationships 46,282 (4,990 ) 41,292 Trade names 48,522 (4,353 ) 44,169 Other amortizable intangible assets 15 (5 ) 10 Total amortizable intangible assets 648,831 (119,551 ) 529,280 Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks 19,900 — 19,900 Total intangible assets $ 668,731 $ (119,551 ) $ 549,180 Aggregate amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 was $9,900 and $10,773 , respectively. Estimated aggregate amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization for each of the following five years is: Years Ending December 31, 2016 $ 39,106 2017 38,968 2018 38,968 2019 38,965 2020 38,961

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities	3 Months Ended
Accrued Liabilities	Mar. 31, 2016
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities	Accrued Liabilities Accrued liabilities consist of the following: March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Interest $ 11,473 $ 28,246 Employee related costs 73,093 119,931 Income taxes payable 37,899 2,112 Other accrued expenses 45,836 50,504 Total accrued liabilities $ 168,301 $ 200,793

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
Debt	Mar. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Long-term Debt The Company’s long-term debt consists of the following: March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Senior Secured Credit Facility: (a) Term Loan A Facility $ 1,369,000 $ 1,406,000 Senior Notes: 5.00% Notes due April 2024 1,000,000 — 7.75% Notes due July 2021 45,551 700,000 4.75% Notes due December 2022 600,000 600,000 Total long-term debt 3,014,551 2,706,000 Unamortized discount (26,577 ) (17,911 ) Unamortized deferred financing costs (19,784 ) (20,281 ) Long-term debt, net 2,968,190 2,667,808 Current portion of long-term debt 166,500 148,000 Noncurrent portion of long-term debt $ 2,801,690 $ 2,519,808 (a) The Company’s $500,000 revolving credit facility remains undrawn at March 31, 2016 . Total undrawn revolver commitments are available to be drawn for general corporate purposes of the Company. 5.00% Notes due 2024 On March 30, 2016, the Company issued $1,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 5.00% senior notes, net of an issuance discount of $17,500 , due 2024 (the “5.00% Notes”). AMC Networks used a portion of the net proceeds of this offering to make a cash tender (“Tender Offer”) for its outstanding 7.75% Senior Notes due 2021 (the "7.75% Notes") with the remaining proceeds to be used for general corporate purposes, which may include the redemption of any of the 7.75% Notes not tendered. The 5.00% Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture dated as of March 30, 2016 (the “5.00% Notes Indenture”). In connection with the issuance of the 5.00% Notes, AMC Networks incurred deferred financing costs of $2,070 , which are being amortized, using the effective interest method, to interest expense over the term of the 5.00% Notes. Interest on the 5.00% Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year. The 5.00% Notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time on or after April 1, 2020, at a redemption price equal to 102.5% of the principal amount thereof (plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon, if any, to the date of such redemption), declining annually to 100% of the principal amount thereof (plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon, if any, to the date of such redemption) beginning on April 1, 2022. The 5.00% Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by certain of AMC Networks’ existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries, in accordance with the 5.00% Notes Indenture. The guarantees under the 5.00% Notes are full and unconditional and joint and several. The 5.00% Notes Indenture contains certain affirmative and negative covenants applicable to AMC Networks and its restricted subsidiaries including restrictions on their ability to incur additional indebtedness, consummate certain assets sales, make investments in entities that are not restricted subsidiaries, create liens on their assets, enter into certain affiliate transactions and make certain restricted payments, including restrictions on AMC Networks’ ability to pay dividends on, or repurchase, its common stock. 7.75% Notes due 2021 Tender Offer The Company used a portion of the net proceeds of the 5.00% Notes to make a Tender Offer for the 7.75% Notes at a price of $1,058.57 per $1,000 principal amounts of notes plus accrued and unpaid interest. Pursuant to the Tender Offer, the Company purchased approximately $654,000 principal amount of the 7.75% Notes for a purchase price of approximately $703,000 including accrued and unpaid interest of $10,567 and related fees. Approximately $46,000 of the 7.75% Notes remain outstanding. In connection with the Tender Offer, the Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $48,334 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 which includes $39,179 related to the excess of the redemption price, premium paid and related fees associated with the closing of the Tender Offer and unamortized issuance discount and deferred financing fees related to the 7.75% Notes of $8,185 and $970 , respectively.

Fair Value Measurement

Fair Value Measurement	3 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurement	Mar. 31, 2016
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: Level I Level II Total At March 31, 2016: Assets: Cash equivalents $ 22,116 $ — $ 22,116 Interest rate swap contracts — 172 172 Foreign currency derivatives — 4,932 4,932 Liabilities: Interest rate swap contracts — 2,518 2,518 Foreign currency derivatives $ — $ 3,455 $ 3,455 At December 31, 2015: Assets: Cash equivalents $ 2,027 $ — $ 2,027 Interest rate swap contracts — 1,449 1,449 Foreign currency derivatives — 4,421 4,421 Liabilities: Interest rate swap contracts — 2,682 2,682 Foreign currency derivatives $ — $ 3,107 $ 3,107 The Company’s cash equivalents 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 (see Note 8 ) are classified within Level II of the fair value hierarchy and their fair values are determined based on a market approach valuation technique that uses readily observable market parameters and the consideration of counterparty risk. The Company does not have any recurring assets or liabilities measured at fair value 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: March 31, 2016 Carrying Amount Estimated Fair Value Debt instruments: Term Loan A Facility $ 1,351,480 $ 1,341,620 5.00% Notes due April 2024 980,430 1,006,250 7.75% Notes due July 2021 44,981 48,193 4.75% Notes due December 2022 591,299 601,500 $ 2,968,190 $ 2,997,563 December 31, 2015 Carrying Amount Estimated Fair Value Debt instruments: Term Loan A Facility $ 1,386,869 $ 1,370,850 7.75% Notes due July 2021 689,910 737,625 4.75% Notes due December 2022 591,029 600,000 $ 2,667,808 $ 2,708,475 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.

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments	3 Months Ended
Derivative Financial Instruments	Mar. 31, 2016
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 March 31, 2016 , the Company had interest rate swap contracts outstanding with notional amounts aggregating $400,000 , which consists of interest rate swap contracts with notional amounts of $200,000 that are designated as cash flow hedges and interest rate swap contracts with notional amounts of $200,000 that are not designated as hedging instruments. The Company’s outstanding interest rate swap contracts have varying maturities ranging from August 2016 to October 2018. At March 31, 2016 , the Company’s interest rate swap contracts designated as cash flow hedges were highly effective. 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 included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows: Balance Sheet Location March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Assets: Interest rate swap contracts Other assets $ 172 $ 1,449 Liabilities: Interest rate swap contracts Other liabilities 301 — Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Assets: Foreign currency derivatives Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,226 1,331 Foreign currency derivatives Other assets 3,706 3,090 Liabilities: Interest rate swap contracts Accrued liabilities 390 660 Interest rate swap contracts Other liabilities 1,827 2,022 Foreign currency derivatives Accrued liabilities 1,184 1,429 Foreign currency derivatives Other liabilities 2,271 1,678 The amounts of gains and losses related to the Company’s derivative financial instruments designated as hedging instruments are as follows: Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Location of Gain or (Loss) in Earnings Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: Interest rate swap contracts $ (1,741 ) $ (272 ) Interest expense $ (163 ) $ (968 ) (a) There were no gains or losses recognized in earnings related to any ineffective portion of hedging relationships or related to any amount excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 . The amounts of gains and losses related to the Company’s derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments are as follows: Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Derivatives not designated as hedging relationships: Interest rate swap contracts Interest expense $ (181 ) $ (421 ) Foreign currency derivatives Miscellaneous, net 52 493 Total $ (129 ) $ 72

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Mar. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes For the three months ended March 31, 2016 , income tax expense attributable to continuing operations was $58,543 , representing an effective tax rate of 33% . The items resulting in variances from the federal statutory rate of 35% include state income tax expense of $3,215 , tax benefit from foreign subsidiary earnings indefinitely reinvested outside the U.S. of $3,465 , tax benefit from the domestic production activities deduction of $5,322 and tax expense of $2,000 for an increase in valuation allowances for foreign taxes. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 , income tax expense attributable to continuing operations was $61,254 , representing an effective tax rate of 33% . The items resulting in variances from the federal statutory rate of 35% include state income tax expense of $3,834 , tax benefit from foreign subsidiary earnings indefinitely reinvested outside the U.S. of $5,262 , tax benefit from the domestic production activities deduction of $5,168 and tax expense of $2,831 for an increase in valuation allowances for foreign taxes. At March 31, 2016 , the Company had foreign tax credit carry forwards of approximately $43,000 , expiring on various dates from 2016 through 2026. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 , excess tax benefits of $852 relating to share-based compensation awards and $400 relating to amortization of tax deductible second component goodwill were realized as a reduction in tax liability (as determined on a ‘with-and-without’ approach).

Commitments

Commitments	3 Months Ended
Commitments	Mar. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments	Commitments and Contingencies Commitments As of March 31, 2016 , the Company’s contractual obligations not reflected on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet increased $28,970 to $1,545,033 as compared to $1,516,063 at December 31, 2015 . The increase relates primarily to program rights obligations. Legal Matters The Company is party to various lawsuits and claims in the ordinary course of business. 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.

Equity Plans

Equity Plans	3 Months Ended
Equity Plans	Mar. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Equity Plans	Equity Plans On March 4, 2016, AMC Networks granted 486,758 restricted stock units (“RSU’s”) and 371,109 performance restricted stock units (“PRSU’s”) to certain executive officers and employees under the AMC Networks Inc. Amended and Restated 2011 Employee Stock Plan. The RSU’s vest in equal annual installments over a three year period and the vesting criteria for 137,527 RSU’s include the achievement of certain performance targets by the Company. The PRSU’s vest on the third anniversary of the grant date and include the achievement of certain performance targets by the Company. During the three months ended March 31, 2016 , 323,402 RSU’s of AMC Networks Class A Common Stock previously issued to employees of the Company vested. On the vesting date, 133,306 RSU’s were surrendered to the Company to cover the required statutory tax withholding obligations and 190,096 new shares of the AMC Networks Class A Common Stock were issued in respect of the remaining RSU’s. 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 $10,413 , which has been reflected as a financing activity in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2016 . Share-based compensation expense included in selling, general and administrative expense, for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 was $8,165 and $7,288 , respectively. As of March 31, 2016 , there was $102,438 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 2.9 years.

Redeemable Noncontrolling Inter

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests	3 Months Ended
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests	Mar. 31, 2016
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests In connection with a membership interest purchase agreement entered into with BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc. (“BBCWA”), the Company acquired a 49.9% limited liability interest in New Video Channel America L.L.C. (“New Video”). New Video owns the cable channel BBC AMERICA. The terms of the agreement provide BBCWA with a right to put all of its 50.1% noncontrolling interest to the Company at the greater of the then fair value or the fair value of the initial equity interest at inception. The put option is exercisable on the fifteenth and twenty-fifth year anniversary of the Joint Venture agreement. In connection with the creation of another joint venture entity in 2013, the terms of the agreement provide the noncontrolling member with a right to put all of its interest to the Company at the then fair value. Because exercise of these put rights is outside the Company's control, the noncontrolling interest in each entity is presented as redeemable noncontrolling interest outside of stockholders' equity (deficiency) on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The following table summarizes activity related to redeemable noncontrolling interest for the three months ended March 31, 2016 . Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 $ 211,691 Net earnings 5,809 Distributions (8,968 ) Other (19 ) March 31, 2016 $ 208,513

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	3 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions	Mar. 31, 2016
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Related Party Transactions Members of the Dolan Family, for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including trusts for the benefit of the Dolan Family, collectively beneficially own all of the AMC Networks outstanding Class B Common Stock and own less than 2% of the AMC Networks’ outstanding Class A Common Stock. Such shares of the AMC Networks Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, collectively, represent approximately 66% of the aggregate voting power of AMC Networks’ outstanding common stock. Members of the Dolan Family are also the controlling stockholders of Cablevision Systems Corporation and its subsidiaries (“Cablevision”), The Madison Square Garden Company (“MSG”) and MSG Networks Inc. (“MSG Networks”). In connection with the spin off from Cablevision in 2011, the Company entered into various agreements with Cablevision that govern certain of the Company’s relationships with Cablevision subsequent to the spin off. These agreements include arrangements with respect to transition services and a number of on-going commercial relationships. The distribution agreement includes an agreement that the Company and Cablevision agree to provide each other with indemnities with respect to liabilities arising out of the businesses Cablevision transferred to the Company. In addition, the Company provides services to and receives services from Cablevision, MSG and MSG Networks. The Company records revenues, net from subsidiaries of Cablevision, MSG and MSG Networks. Revenues, net from related parties amounted to $6,706 and $6,719 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. In addition, the Company and its related parties routinely enter into transactions with each other in the ordinary course of business. Amounts charged to the Company, included in selling, general and administrative expenses, pursuant to transactions with its related parties amounted to $1,069 and $949 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively.

Cash Flows

Cash Flows	3 Months Ended
Cash Flows	Mar. 31, 2016
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: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities: Increase in capital lease obligations 10,983 — Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid 2,722 2,399 Supplemental Data: Cash interest paid 46,436 37,132 Income taxes paid, net 5,600 13,005

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	3 Months Ended
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Mar. 31, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss The following table details the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 Currency Translation Adjustment Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Currency Translation Adjustment Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Beginning balance $ (136,434 ) $ 377 $ (136,057 ) $ (77,492 ) $ (1,756 ) $ (79,248 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 15,385 (1,741 ) 13,644 (60,825 ) (272 ) (61,097 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — 163 163 — 968 968 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), before income taxes 15,385 (1,578 ) 13,807 (60,825 ) 696 (60,129 ) Income tax expense (2,477 ) 578 (1,899 ) (2,024 ) (255 ) (2,279 ) Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes 12,908 (1,000 ) 11,908 (62,849 ) 441 (62,408 ) Ending balance $ (123,526 ) $ (623 ) $ (124,149 ) $ (140,341 ) $ (1,315 ) $ (141,656 ) Amounts reclassified to net earnings for gains and losses on cash flow hedges designated as hedging instruments are included in interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of income.

Segment Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
Segment Information	Mar. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information The Company classifies its operations into two operating segments: National Networks and International and Other. These reportable segments represent strategic business units that are managed separately. The Company generally allocates all corporate overhead costs 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, tax, accounting, audit, treasury, risk management, 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 cash flow (defined as operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense or benefit, and restructuring expense or credit). The Company has presented the components that reconcile adjusted operating cash flow to operating income, an accepted GAAP measure, and other information as to the continuing operations of the Company’s reportable segments below. Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 National Networks International and Other Inter-segment eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net Advertising $ 263,852 $ 22,825 $ — $ 286,677 Distribution 334,783 86,223 (1,104 ) 419,902 Consolidated revenues, net $ 598,635 $ 109,048 $ (1,104 ) $ 706,579 Adjusted operating cash flow $ 280,952 $ 5,106 $ 511 $ 286,569 Depreciation and amortization (7,969 ) (11,663 ) — (19,632 ) Share-based compensation expense (6,221 ) (1,944 ) — (8,165 ) Restructuring (expense) credit (30 ) 65 — 35 Operating income (loss) $ 266,732 $ (8,436 ) $ 511 $ 258,807 Capital expenditures $ 1,980 $ 10,407 $ — $ 12,387 Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 National Networks International and Other Inter-segment eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net Advertising $ 260,439 $ 18,803 $ — $ 279,242 Distribution 302,409 87,552 (521 ) 389,440 Consolidated revenues, net $ 562,848 $ 106,355 $ (521 ) $ 668,682 Adjusted operating cash flow $ 253,258 $ 5,679 $ 281 $ 259,218 Depreciation and amortization (7,361 ) (13,166 ) — (20,527 ) Share-based compensation expense (5,410 ) (1,878 ) — (7,288 ) Restructuring expense (66 ) (590 ) — (656 ) Operating income (loss) $ 240,421 $ (9,955 ) $ 281 $ 230,747 Capital expenditures $ 7,135 $ 11,113 $ — $ 18,248 Inter-segment eliminations are primarily revenues recognized by AMC Networks Broadcasting & Technology for transmission revenues recognized from the International and Other operating segment as well as licensing revenues recognized between the National Networks and International and Other segments. Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Inter-segment revenues National Networks $ (944 ) $ (452 ) International and Other (160 ) (69 ) $ (1,104 ) $ (521 ) The table below summarizes revenues based on customer location: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Revenues United States $ 574,334 $ 563,825 Europe 93,962 75,886 Other 38,283 28,971 $ 706,579 $ 668,682 The table below summarizes property and equipment based on asset location: March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Property and equipment, net United States $ 90,592 $ 93,951 Europe 61,996 48,043 Other 21,381 21,866 $ 173,969 $ 163,860

Condensed Consolidating Financi

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	3 Months Ended
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	Mar. 31, 2016
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Long-term debt of AMC Networks includes $45,551 of 7.75% senior notes due July 2021, $600,000 of 4.75% senior notes due December 2022 and $1,000,000 of 5.00% senior notes due April 2024. All outstanding senior notes issued by AMC Networks 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 March 31, 2016 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 279,468 $ 257,259 $ 166,073 $ — $ 702,800 Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts) — 519,912 165,232 — 685,144 Amounts due from related parties, net — 2,743 238 — 2,981 Current portion of program rights, net — 335,169 113,366 — 448,535 Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable 89 136,839 15,073 (89,558 ) 62,443 Deferred tax asset, net 18,881 — 5,178 — 24,059 Total current assets 298,438 1,251,922 465,160 (89,558 ) 1,925,962 Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation — 89,929 84,040 — 173,969 Investment in affiliates 2,986,397 852,545 — (3,838,942 ) — Program rights, net — 907,952 138,350 — 1,046,302 Long-term intercompany notes receivable — 400,109 603 (400,712 ) — Deferred carriage fees, net — 44,592 2,469 — 47,061 Intangible assets, net — 187,605 363,316 — 550,921 Goodwill — 71,069 660,924 — 731,993 Other assets 172 101,426 100,423 — 202,021 Total assets $ 3,285,007 $ 3,907,149 $ 1,815,285 $ (4,329,212 ) $ 4,678,229 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 301 $ 98,580 $ 32,527 $ — $ 131,408 Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable 51,586 74,889 131,384 (89,558 ) 168,301 Current portion of program rights obligations — 223,834 71,253 — 295,087 Deferred revenue — 56,404 11,764 — 68,168 Current portion of long-term debt 166,500 — — — 166,500 Current portion of capital lease obligations — 2,300 1,920 — 4,220 Total current liabilities 218,387 456,007 248,848 (89,558 ) 833,684 Program rights obligations — 405,338 22,104 — 427,442 Long-term debt 2,801,690 — — — 2,801,690 Capital lease obligations — 8,857 31,165 — 40,022 Deferred tax liability, net 144,968 — 11,519 — 156,487 Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable 34,058 50,550 408,729 (400,712 ) 92,625 Total liabilities 3,199,103 920,752 722,365 (490,270 ) 4,351,950 Commitments and contingencies Redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 208,513 — 208,513 Stockholders’ equity: AMC Networks stockholders’ equity 85,904 2,986,397 852,545 (3,838,942 ) 85,904 Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 31,862 — 31,862 Total stockholders’ equity 85,904 2,986,397 884,407 (3,838,942 ) 117,766 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 3,285,007 $ 3,907,149 $ 1,815,285 $ (4,329,212 ) $ 4,678,229 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet December 31, 2015 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 434 $ 148,260 $ 167,627 $ — $ 316,321 Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts) — 538,657 135,954 — 674,611 Amounts due from related parties, net — 3,818 244 — 4,062 Current portion of program rights, net — 352,664 100,493 — 453,157 Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable 4,158 112,456 12,322 (55,947 ) 72,989 Deferred tax asset, net 14,039 — 2,159 — 16,198 Total current assets 18,631 1,155,855 418,799 (55,947 ) 1,537,338 Property and equipment, net — 93,007 70,853 — 163,860 Investment in affiliates 2,797,938 845,069 — (3,643,007 ) — Program rights, net — 889,756 137,638 — 1,027,394 Long-term intercompany notes receivable — 400,163 676 (400,839 ) — Deferred carriage fees, net — 47,437 2,632 — 50,069 Intangible assets, net — 190,041 359,139 — 549,180 Goodwill — 71,700 664,575 — 736,275 Other assets 1,449 100,620 98,730 — 200,799 Total assets $ 2,818,018 $ 3,793,648 $ 1,753,042 $ (4,099,793 ) $ 4,264,915 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 6 $ 97,445 $ 26,990 $ — $ 124,441 Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable 30,857 128,084 97,799 (55,947 ) 200,793 Current portion of program rights obligations — 225,375 64,522 — 289,897 Deferred revenue — 54,921 9,308 — 64,229 Current portion of long-term debt 148,000 — — — 148,000 Current portion of capital lease obligations — 2,393 1,168 — 3,561 Total current liabilities 178,863 508,218 199,787 (55,947 ) 830,921 Program rights obligations — 415,419 25,172 — 440,591 Long-term debt 2,519,808 — — — 2,519,808 Capital lease obligations — 9,268 20,511 — 29,779 Deferred tax liability, net 126,415 — 10,818 — 137,233 Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable 32,209 62,805 409,355 (400,839 ) 103,530 Total liabilities 2,857,295 995,710 665,643 (456,786 ) 4,061,862 Commitments and contingencies Redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 211,691 — 211,691 Stockholders’ deficiency: AMC Networks stockholders’ (deficiency) equity (39,277 ) 2,797,938 845,069 (3,643,007 ) (39,277 ) Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 30,639 — 30,639 Total stockholders’ (deficiency) equity (39,277 ) 2,797,938 875,708 (3,643,007 ) (8,638 ) Total liabilities and stockholders’ (deficiency) equity $ 2,818,018 $ 3,793,648 $ 1,753,042 $ (4,099,793 ) $ 4,264,915 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net $ — $ 554,326 $ 154,737 $ (2,484 ) $ 706,579 Operating expenses: Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization) — 190,110 84,847 (683 ) 274,274 Selling, general and administrative — 114,357 41,348 (1,804 ) 153,901 Restructuring expense (credit) — (70 ) 35 — (35 ) Depreciation and amortization — 10,075 9,557 — 19,632 Total operating expenses — 314,472 135,787 (2,487 ) 447,772 Operating income — 239,854 18,950 3 258,807 Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (30,572 ) 9,293 (9,750 ) — (31,029 ) Share of affiliates’ income (loss) 246,047 (770 ) — (245,277 ) — Loss on extinguishment of debt (48,334 ) — — — (48,334 ) Miscellaneous, net (79 ) (21 ) (734 ) (3 ) (837 ) Total other income (expense) 167,062 8,502 (10,484 ) (245,280 ) (80,200 ) Income from operations before income taxes 167,062 248,356 8,466 (245,277 ) 178,607 Income tax expense (53,618 ) (2,309 ) (2,616 ) — (58,543 ) Net income including noncontrolling interests 113,444 246,047 5,850 (245,277 ) 120,064 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (6,620 ) — (6,620 ) Net income (loss) attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 113,444 $ 246,047 $ (770 ) $ (245,277 ) $ 113,444 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net $ — $ 539,444 $ 129,463 $ (225 ) $ 668,682 Operating expenses: Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization) — 196,758 65,621 (206 ) 262,173 Selling, general and administrative — 118,486 36,091 2 154,579 Restructuring expense — 114 542 — 656 Depreciation and amortization — 8,967 11,560 — 20,527 Total operating expenses — 324,325 113,814 (204 ) 437,935 Operating income — 215,119 15,649 (21 ) 230,747 Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (20,353 ) (10,466 ) (1,768 ) — (32,587 ) Share of affiliates’ income 275,985 4,385 — (280,370 ) — Miscellaneous, net (76,315 ) 69,315 (3,251 ) 21 (10,230 ) Total other income (expense) 179,317 63,234 (5,019 ) (280,349 ) (42,817 ) Income from operations before income taxes 179,317 278,353 10,630 (280,370 ) 187,930 Income tax expense (58,398 ) (2,367 ) (489 ) — (61,254 ) Net income including noncontrolling interests 120,919 275,986 10,141 (280,370 ) 126,676 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (5,756 ) — (5,756 ) Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 120,919 $ 275,986 $ 4,385 $ (280,370 ) $ 120,920 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net income including noncontrolling interest $ 113,444 $ 246,047 $ 5,850 $ (245,277 ) $ 120,064 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment (2,845 ) (2,845 ) 18,230 2,845 15,385 Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps (1,578 ) — — — (1,578 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income, before income taxes (4,423 ) (2,845 ) 18,230 2,845 13,807 Income tax expense (1,899 ) — — — (1,899 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes (6,322 ) (2,845 ) 18,230 2,845 11,908 Comprehensive income (loss) 107,122 243,202 24,080 (242,432 ) 131,972 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (7,032 ) — (7,032 ) Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 107,122 $ 243,202 $ 17,048 $ (242,432 ) $ 124,940 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net income including non controlling interest $ 120,919 $ 275,986 $ 10,141 $ (280,370 ) $ 126,676 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment (71,711 ) (71,692 ) 10,886 71,692 (60,825 ) Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps 696 — — — 696 Other comprehensive (loss) income, before income taxes (71,015 ) (71,692 ) 10,886 71,692 (60,129 ) Income tax expense (2,279 ) — — — (2,279 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes (73,294 ) (71,692 ) 10,886 71,692 (62,408 ) Comprehensive income 47,625 204,294 21,027 (208,678 ) 64,268 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (4,332 ) — (4,332 ) Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 47,625 $ 204,294 $ 16,695 $ (208,678 ) $ 59,936 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by operating activities $ 204,100 $ 193,453 $ 19,383 $ (249,552 ) $ 167,384 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures 2 (8,151 ) (4,238 ) — (12,387 ) (Increase) decrease to investment in affiliates (160,665 ) (72,411 ) (13,181 ) 246,257 — Net cash used in investing activities (160,663 ) (80,562 ) (17,419 ) 246,257 (12,387 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt 982,500 — — — 982,500 Principal payments on long-term debt (691,449 ) — — — (691,449 ) Premium and fees paid on extinguishment of debt (39,179 ) — — — (39,179 ) Payments for financing costs (2,070 ) — — — (2,070 ) Deemed repurchases of restricted stock/units (10,413 ) — — — (10,413 ) Proceeds from stock option exercises 1,200 — — — 1,200 Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements 852 — — — 852 Principal payments on capital lease obligations — (597 ) (489 ) — (1,086 ) Distributions to noncontrolling interest — — (8,968 ) — (8,968 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 241,441 (597 ) (9,457 ) — 231,387 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from operations 284,878 112,294 (7,493 ) (3,295 ) 386,384 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (5,844 ) (3,295 ) 5,939 3,295 95 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 434 148,260 167,627 — 316,321 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 279,468 $ 257,259 $ 166,073 $ — $ 702,800 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by operating activities $ 223,495 $ 111,816 $ 25,373 $ (280,489 ) $ 80,195 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures (9 ) (13,416 ) (4,823 ) — (18,248 ) Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired — — (6,581 ) — (6,581 ) Acquisition of investments — (82 ) (25,128 ) — (25,210 ) Increase to investment in affiliates (122,915 ) (14,892 ) (70,990 ) 208,797 — Net cash used in investing activities (122,924 ) (28,390 ) (107,522 ) 208,797 (50,039 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Principal payments on long-term debt (18,500 ) — — — (18,500 ) Deemed repurchases of restricted stock/units (12,848 ) — — — (12,848 ) Proceeds from stock option exercises 130 — — — 130 Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements 3,672 — — — 3,672 Principal payments on capital lease obligations — (542 ) (878 ) — (1,420 ) Net cash used in financing activities (27,546 ) (542 ) (878 ) — (28,966 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from operations 73,025 82,884 (83,027 ) (71,692 ) 1,190 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (73,735 ) (71,692 ) 65,485 71,692 (8,250 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,581 83,676 116,110 — 201,367 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 871 $ 94,868 $ 98,568 $ — $ 194,307

Description of Business and B25

Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Consolidation, Policy	Principles of Consolidation These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of AMC Networks and its majority owned or controlled subsidiaries. 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, 2015 contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (“ 2015 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, 2016 .
Program Rights, Policy	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 no future programming usefulness, a write-off of the unamortized cost is recorded in technical and operating expense. There were no program rights write-offs included in technical and operating expense for the three months ended March 31, 2016 . Program rights write-offs included in technical and operating expense of $9,596 were recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2015 .
Use of Estimates, Policy	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 valuation of acquisition-related assets and liabilities, the useful lives and methodologies used to amortize and assess recoverability of program rights, the estimated useful lives of intangible assets, valuation and recoverability of goodwill and intangible assets and income tax assets and liabilities.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting . The updated guidance changes how companies account for certain aspects of share-based payment awards to employees, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory tax withholding requirements, as well as the classification of related matters in the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for the first quarter of 2017. The Company is currently assessing the impact the adoption will have on its consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) . ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to put most of their leases on the balance sheet, which will be recognized as a right-of-use asset and a lease liability. The Company will be required to classify each separate lease component as an operating or finance lease at the lease commencement date. Initial measurement of the right-of-use asset and lease liability is the same for operating and finance leases, however expense recognition and amortization of the right-of-use asset differs. Operating leases will reflect lease expense on a straight-line basis similar to current operating leases. The straight-line expense will reflect the interest expense on the lease liability (effective interest method) and amortization of the right-of-use asset, which will be presented as a single line item in the operating expense section of the income statement. Finance leases will reflect a front-loaded expense pattern similar to the pattern for current capital leases. ASU 2016-02 is effective for the first quarter of 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently determining its implementation approach and assessing the impact the adoption will have on its consolidated financial statements. In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740) Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes . ASU 2015-17 requires deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in the statement of financial position. ASU 2015-17 is effective for the first quarter of 2017 with early adoption permitted. The adoption of ASU 2015-17 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) . ASU 2014-09 provides new guidance related to how an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard requires an evaluation of (i) transfer of control, (ii) variable consideration, (iii) allocation of selling price for multiple elements, (iv) intellectual property licenses, (v) time value of money, and (vi) contract costs. The standard also expands the required disclosures related to revenue and cash flows from contracts with customers to provide greater insight into both revenue that has been recognized, and revenue that is expected to be recognized in the future from existing contracts. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations . ASU 2016-08 retains the guidance that the principal in an arrangement controls a good or service before it is transferred to a customer and clarifies: (i) that the entity must first identify the good or service being provided, (ii) how an entity should identify the unit of accounting for the principal versus agent evaluation, (iii) how the control principle applies to transactions, such as service arrangements, and (iv) how to assess whether an entity controls services performed by another party. Both ASU 2014-09 and ASU 2016-08 are effective for the first quarter of 2018, with early adoption permitted and retrospective application required. The Company is currently determining its implementation approach and assessing the impact the adoption will have on its consolidated financial statements.

Net Income Per Share (Tables)

Net Income Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Net Income Per Share (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares	The following is a reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 72,579,000 72,206,000 Effect of dilution: Stock options 51,000 204,000 Restricted stock units 644,000 560,000 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 73,274,000 72,970,000

Restructuring (Tables)

Restructuring (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Restructuring (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2016
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Costs	The following table summarizes the restructuring expense (credit) recognized by operating segment: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 National Networks $ 30 $ 66 International & Other (65 ) 590 Total restructuring expense (credit) $ (35 ) $ 656
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost	The following table summarizes the accrued restructuring costs: Severance and employee-related costs Other exit costs Total December 31, 2015 $ 9,498 $ 512 $ 10,010 Credits (35 ) — (35 ) Cash payments (7,174 ) (95 ) (7,269 ) Currency translation (84 ) 19 (65 ) March 31, 2016 $ 2,205 $ 436 $ 2,641

Goodwill and Other Intangible28

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Goodwill	The carrying amount of goodwill, by operating segment is as follows: National Networks International and Other Total December 31, 2015 $ 244,849 $ 491,426 $ 736,275 Purchase accounting adjustments — (6,965 ) (6,965 ) Amortization of “second component” goodwill (631 ) — (631 ) Foreign currency translation — 3,314 3,314 March 31, 2016 $ 244,218 $ 487,775 $ 731,993
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	The following tables summarize information relating to the Company’s identifiable intangible assets: March 31, 2016 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Estimated Useful Lives Amortizable intangible assets: Affiliate and customer relationships $ 546,308 $ (118,551 ) $ 427,757 11 to 25 years Advertiser relationships 46,282 (6,042 ) 40,240 11 years Trade names 57,756 (5,229 ) 52,527 20 years Other amortizable intangible assets 10,807 (310 ) 10,497 5 years Total amortizable intangible assets 661,153 (130,132 ) 531,021 Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks 19,900 — 19,900 Total intangible assets $ 681,053 $ (130,132 ) $ 550,921 December 31, 2015 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Amortizable intangible assets: Affiliate and customer relationships $ 554,012 $ (110,203 ) $ 443,809 Advertiser relationships 46,282 (4,990 ) 41,292 Trade names 48,522 (4,353 ) 44,169 Other amortizable intangible assets 15 (5 ) 10 Total amortizable intangible assets 648,831 (119,551 ) 529,280 Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks 19,900 — 19,900 Total intangible assets $ 668,731 $ (119,551 ) $ 549,180
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets	The following tables summarize information relating to the Company’s identifiable intangible assets: March 31, 2016 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Estimated Useful Lives Amortizable intangible assets: Affiliate and customer relationships $ 546,308 $ (118,551 ) $ 427,757 11 to 25 years Advertiser relationships 46,282 (6,042 ) 40,240 11 years Trade names 57,756 (5,229 ) 52,527 20 years Other amortizable intangible assets 10,807 (310 ) 10,497 5 years Total amortizable intangible assets 661,153 (130,132 ) 531,021 Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks 19,900 — 19,900 Total intangible assets $ 681,053 $ (130,132 ) $ 550,921 December 31, 2015 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Amortizable intangible assets: Affiliate and customer relationships $ 554,012 $ (110,203 ) $ 443,809 Advertiser relationships 46,282 (4,990 ) 41,292 Trade names 48,522 (4,353 ) 44,169 Other amortizable intangible assets 15 (5 ) 10 Total amortizable intangible assets 648,831 (119,551 ) 529,280 Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks 19,900 — 19,900 Total intangible assets $ 668,731 $ (119,551 ) $ 549,180
Schedule Of Estimated Amortization Expense	Estimated aggregate amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization for each of the following five years is: Years Ending December 31, 2016 $ 39,106 2017 38,968 2018 38,968 2019 38,965 2020 38,961

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2016
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities	Accrued liabilities consist of the following: March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Interest $ 11,473 $ 28,246 Employee related costs 73,093 119,931 Income taxes payable 37,899 2,112 Other accrued expenses 45,836 50,504 Total accrued liabilities $ 168,301 $ 200,793

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Debt (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Long-Term Debt Instruments	The Company’s long-term debt consists of the following: March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Senior Secured Credit Facility: (a) Term Loan A Facility $ 1,369,000 $ 1,406,000 Senior Notes: 5.00% Notes due April 2024 1,000,000 — 7.75% Notes due July 2021 45,551 700,000 4.75% Notes due December 2022 600,000 600,000 Total long-term debt 3,014,551 2,706,000 Unamortized discount (26,577 ) (17,911 ) Unamortized deferred financing costs (19,784 ) (20,281 ) Long-term debt, net 2,968,190 2,667,808 Current portion of long-term debt 166,500 148,000 Noncurrent portion of long-term debt $ 2,801,690 $ 2,519,808 (a) The Company’s $500,000 revolving credit facility remains undrawn at March 31, 2016 . Total undrawn revolver commitments are available to be drawn for general corporate purposes of the Company.

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2016
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: Level I Level II Total At March 31, 2016: Assets: Cash equivalents $ 22,116 $ — $ 22,116 Interest rate swap contracts — 172 172 Foreign currency derivatives — 4,932 4,932 Liabilities: Interest rate swap contracts — 2,518 2,518 Foreign currency derivatives $ — $ 3,455 $ 3,455 At December 31, 2015: Assets: Cash equivalents $ 2,027 $ — $ 2,027 Interest rate swap contracts — 1,449 1,449 Foreign currency derivatives — 4,421 4,421 Liabilities: Interest rate swap contracts — 2,682 2,682 Foreign currency derivatives $ — $ 3,107 $ 3,107
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: March 31, 2016 Carrying Amount Estimated Fair Value Debt instruments: Term Loan A Facility $ 1,351,480 $ 1,341,620 5.00% Notes due April 2024 980,430 1,006,250 7.75% Notes due July 2021 44,981 48,193 4.75% Notes due December 2022 591,299 601,500 $ 2,968,190 $ 2,997,563 December 31, 2015 Carrying Amount Estimated Fair Value Debt instruments: Term Loan A Facility $ 1,386,869 $ 1,370,850 7.75% Notes due July 2021 689,910 737,625 4.75% Notes due December 2022 591,029 600,000 $ 2,667,808 $ 2,708,475

Derivative Financial Instrume32

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2016
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 included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows: Balance Sheet Location March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Assets: Interest rate swap contracts Other assets $ 172 $ 1,449 Liabilities: Interest rate swap contracts Other liabilities 301 — Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Assets: Foreign currency derivatives Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,226 1,331 Foreign currency derivatives Other assets 3,706 3,090 Liabilities: Interest rate swap contracts Accrued liabilities 390 660 Interest rate swap contracts Other liabilities 1,827 2,022 Foreign currency derivatives Accrued liabilities 1,184 1,429 Foreign currency derivatives Other liabilities 2,271 1,678
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: Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Location of Gain or (Loss) in Earnings Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: Interest rate swap contracts $ (1,741 ) $ (272 ) Interest expense $ (163 ) $ (968 ) (a) There were no gains or losses recognized in earnings related to any ineffective portion of hedging relationships or related to any amount excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 .
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: Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Derivatives not designated as hedging relationships: Interest rate swap contracts Interest expense $ (181 ) $ (421 ) Foreign currency derivatives Miscellaneous, net 52 493 Total $ (129 ) $ 72

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int33

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2016
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	The following table summarizes activity related to redeemable noncontrolling interest for the three months ended March 31, 2016 . Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 $ 211,691 Net earnings 5,809 Distributions (8,968 ) Other (19 ) March 31, 2016 $ 208,513

Cash Flows (Tables)

Cash Flows (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Cash Flows (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2016
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: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities: Increase in capital lease obligations 10,983 — Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid 2,722 2,399 Supplemental Data: Cash interest paid 46,436 37,132 Income taxes paid, net 5,600 13,005

Accumulated Other Comprehensi35

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The following table details the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 Currency Translation Adjustment Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Currency Translation Adjustment Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Beginning balance $ (136,434 ) $ 377 $ (136,057 ) $ (77,492 ) $ (1,756 ) $ (79,248 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 15,385 (1,741 ) 13,644 (60,825 ) (272 ) (61,097 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss — 163 163 — 968 968 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), before income taxes 15,385 (1,578 ) 13,807 (60,825 ) 696 (60,129 ) Income tax expense (2,477 ) 578 (1,899 ) (2,024 ) (255 ) (2,279 ) Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes 12,908 (1,000 ) 11,908 (62,849 ) 441 (62,408 ) Ending balance $ (123,526 ) $ (623 ) $ (124,149 ) $ (140,341 ) $ (1,315 ) $ (141,656 )

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Segment Information (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summary Of Continuing Operations By Reportable Segment	The Company has presented the components that reconcile adjusted operating cash flow to operating income, an accepted GAAP measure, and other information as to the continuing operations of the Company’s reportable segments below. Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 National Networks International and Other Inter-segment eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net Advertising $ 263,852 $ 22,825 $ — $ 286,677 Distribution 334,783 86,223 (1,104 ) 419,902 Consolidated revenues, net $ 598,635 $ 109,048 $ (1,104 ) $ 706,579 Adjusted operating cash flow $ 280,952 $ 5,106 $ 511 $ 286,569 Depreciation and amortization (7,969 ) (11,663 ) — (19,632 ) Share-based compensation expense (6,221 ) (1,944 ) — (8,165 ) Restructuring (expense) credit (30 ) 65 — 35 Operating income (loss) $ 266,732 $ (8,436 ) $ 511 $ 258,807 Capital expenditures $ 1,980 $ 10,407 $ — $ 12,387 Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 National Networks International and Other Inter-segment eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net Advertising $ 260,439 $ 18,803 $ — $ 279,242 Distribution 302,409 87,552 (521 ) 389,440 Consolidated revenues, net $ 562,848 $ 106,355 $ (521 ) $ 668,682 Adjusted operating cash flow $ 253,258 $ 5,679 $ 281 $ 259,218 Depreciation and amortization (7,361 ) (13,166 ) — (20,527 ) Share-based compensation expense (5,410 ) (1,878 ) — (7,288 ) Restructuring expense (66 ) (590 ) — (656 ) Operating income (loss) $ 240,421 $ (9,955 ) $ 281 $ 230,747 Capital expenditures $ 7,135 $ 11,113 $ — $ 18,248
Summary Of Inter-Segment Eliminations	Inter-segment eliminations are primarily revenues recognized by AMC Networks Broadcasting & Technology for transmission revenues recognized from the International and Other operating segment as well as licensing revenues recognized between the National Networks and International and Other segments. Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Inter-segment revenues National Networks $ (944 ) $ (452 ) International and Other (160 ) (69 ) $ (1,104 ) $ (521 )
Schedule of Revenue by Geographic Area	The table below summarizes revenues based on customer location: Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Revenues United States $ 574,334 $ 563,825 Europe 93,962 75,886 Other 38,283 28,971 $ 706,579 $ 668,682
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets	The table below summarizes property and equipment based on asset location: March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Property and equipment, net United States $ 90,592 $ 93,951 Europe 61,996 48,043 Other 21,381 21,866 $ 173,969 $ 163,860

Condensed Consolidating Finan37

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Tables)	Mar. 31, 2016
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Balance Sheet	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet March 31, 2016 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 279,468 $ 257,259 $ 166,073 $ — $ 702,800 Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts) — 519,912 165,232 — 685,144 Amounts due from related parties, net — 2,743 238 — 2,981 Current portion of program rights, net — 335,169 113,366 — 448,535 Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable 89 136,839 15,073 (89,558 ) 62,443 Deferred tax asset, net 18,881 — 5,178 — 24,059 Total current assets 298,438 1,251,922 465,160 (89,558 ) 1,925,962 Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation — 89,929 84,040 — 173,969 Investment in affiliates 2,986,397 852,545 — (3,838,942 ) — Program rights, net — 907,952 138,350 — 1,046,302 Long-term intercompany notes receivable — 400,109 603 (400,712 ) — Deferred carriage fees, net — 44,592 2,469 — 47,061 Intangible assets, net — 187,605 363,316 — 550,921 Goodwill — 71,069 660,924 — 731,993 Other assets 172 101,426 100,423 — 202,021 Total assets $ 3,285,007 $ 3,907,149 $ 1,815,285 $ (4,329,212 ) $ 4,678,229 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 301 $ 98,580 $ 32,527 $ — $ 131,408 Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable 51,586 74,889 131,384 (89,558 ) 168,301 Current portion of program rights obligations — 223,834 71,253 — 295,087 Deferred revenue — 56,404 11,764 — 68,168 Current portion of long-term debt 166,500 — — — 166,500 Current portion of capital lease obligations — 2,300 1,920 — 4,220 Total current liabilities 218,387 456,007 248,848 (89,558 ) 833,684 Program rights obligations — 405,338 22,104 — 427,442 Long-term debt 2,801,690 — — — 2,801,690 Capital lease obligations — 8,857 31,165 — 40,022 Deferred tax liability, net 144,968 — 11,519 — 156,487 Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable 34,058 50,550 408,729 (400,712 ) 92,625 Total liabilities 3,199,103 920,752 722,365 (490,270 ) 4,351,950 Commitments and contingencies Redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 208,513 — 208,513 Stockholders’ equity: AMC Networks stockholders’ equity 85,904 2,986,397 852,545 (3,838,942 ) 85,904 Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 31,862 — 31,862 Total stockholders’ equity 85,904 2,986,397 884,407 (3,838,942 ) 117,766 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 3,285,007 $ 3,907,149 $ 1,815,285 $ (4,329,212 ) $ 4,678,229 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet December 31, 2015 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 434 $ 148,260 $ 167,627 $ — $ 316,321 Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts) — 538,657 135,954 — 674,611 Amounts due from related parties, net — 3,818 244 — 4,062 Current portion of program rights, net — 352,664 100,493 — 453,157 Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable 4,158 112,456 12,322 (55,947 ) 72,989 Deferred tax asset, net 14,039 — 2,159 — 16,198 Total current assets 18,631 1,155,855 418,799 (55,947 ) 1,537,338 Property and equipment, net — 93,007 70,853 — 163,860 Investment in affiliates 2,797,938 845,069 — (3,643,007 ) — Program rights, net — 889,756 137,638 — 1,027,394 Long-term intercompany notes receivable — 400,163 676 (400,839 ) — Deferred carriage fees, net — 47,437 2,632 — 50,069 Intangible assets, net — 190,041 359,139 — 549,180 Goodwill — 71,700 664,575 — 736,275 Other assets 1,449 100,620 98,730 — 200,799 Total assets $ 2,818,018 $ 3,793,648 $ 1,753,042 $ (4,099,793 ) $ 4,264,915 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 6 $ 97,445 $ 26,990 $ — $ 124,441 Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable 30,857 128,084 97,799 (55,947 ) 200,793 Current portion of program rights obligations — 225,375 64,522 — 289,897 Deferred revenue — 54,921 9,308 — 64,229 Current portion of long-term debt 148,000 — — — 148,000 Current portion of capital lease obligations — 2,393 1,168 — 3,561 Total current liabilities 178,863 508,218 199,787 (55,947 ) 830,921 Program rights obligations — 415,419 25,172 — 440,591 Long-term debt 2,519,808 — — — 2,519,808 Capital lease obligations — 9,268 20,511 — 29,779 Deferred tax liability, net 126,415 — 10,818 — 137,233 Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable 32,209 62,805 409,355 (400,839 ) 103,530 Total liabilities 2,857,295 995,710 665,643 (456,786 ) 4,061,862 Commitments and contingencies Redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 211,691 — 211,691 Stockholders’ deficiency: AMC Networks stockholders’ (deficiency) equity (39,277 ) 2,797,938 845,069 (3,643,007 ) (39,277 ) Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 30,639 — 30,639 Total stockholders’ (deficiency) equity (39,277 ) 2,797,938 875,708 (3,643,007 ) (8,638 ) Total liabilities and stockholders’ (deficiency) equity $ 2,818,018 $ 3,793,648 $ 1,753,042 $ (4,099,793 ) $ 4,264,915
Condensed Income Statement	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net $ — $ 554,326 $ 154,737 $ (2,484 ) $ 706,579 Operating expenses: Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization) — 190,110 84,847 (683 ) 274,274 Selling, general and administrative — 114,357 41,348 (1,804 ) 153,901 Restructuring expense (credit) — (70 ) 35 — (35 ) Depreciation and amortization — 10,075 9,557 — 19,632 Total operating expenses — 314,472 135,787 (2,487 ) 447,772 Operating income — 239,854 18,950 3 258,807 Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (30,572 ) 9,293 (9,750 ) — (31,029 ) Share of affiliates’ income (loss) 246,047 (770 ) — (245,277 ) — Loss on extinguishment of debt (48,334 ) — — — (48,334 ) Miscellaneous, net (79 ) (21 ) (734 ) (3 ) (837 ) Total other income (expense) 167,062 8,502 (10,484 ) (245,280 ) (80,200 ) Income from operations before income taxes 167,062 248,356 8,466 (245,277 ) 178,607 Income tax expense (53,618 ) (2,309 ) (2,616 ) — (58,543 ) Net income including noncontrolling interests 113,444 246,047 5,850 (245,277 ) 120,064 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (6,620 ) — (6,620 ) Net income (loss) attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 113,444 $ 246,047 $ (770 ) $ (245,277 ) $ 113,444 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net $ — $ 539,444 $ 129,463 $ (225 ) $ 668,682 Operating expenses: Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization) — 196,758 65,621 (206 ) 262,173 Selling, general and administrative — 118,486 36,091 2 154,579 Restructuring expense — 114 542 — 656 Depreciation and amortization — 8,967 11,560 — 20,527 Total operating expenses — 324,325 113,814 (204 ) 437,935 Operating income — 215,119 15,649 (21 ) 230,747 Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (20,353 ) (10,466 ) (1,768 ) — (32,587 ) Share of affiliates’ income 275,985 4,385 — (280,370 ) — Miscellaneous, net (76,315 ) 69,315 (3,251 ) 21 (10,230 ) Total other income (expense) 179,317 63,234 (5,019 ) (280,349 ) (42,817 ) Income from operations before income taxes 179,317 278,353 10,630 (280,370 ) 187,930 Income tax expense (58,398 ) (2,367 ) (489 ) — (61,254 ) Net income including noncontrolling interests 120,919 275,986 10,141 (280,370 ) 126,676 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (5,756 ) — (5,756 ) Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 120,919 $ 275,986 $ 4,385 $ (280,370 ) $ 120,920
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net income including noncontrolling interest $ 113,444 $ 246,047 $ 5,850 $ (245,277 ) $ 120,064 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment (2,845 ) (2,845 ) 18,230 2,845 15,385 Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps (1,578 ) — — — (1,578 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income, before income taxes (4,423 ) (2,845 ) 18,230 2,845 13,807 Income tax expense (1,899 ) — — — (1,899 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes (6,322 ) (2,845 ) 18,230 2,845 11,908 Comprehensive income (loss) 107,122 243,202 24,080 (242,432 ) 131,972 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (7,032 ) — (7,032 ) Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 107,122 $ 243,202 $ 17,048 $ (242,432 ) $ 124,940 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net income including non controlling interest $ 120,919 $ 275,986 $ 10,141 $ (280,370 ) $ 126,676 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment (71,711 ) (71,692 ) 10,886 71,692 (60,825 ) Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps 696 — — — 696 Other comprehensive (loss) income, before income taxes (71,015 ) (71,692 ) 10,886 71,692 (60,129 ) Income tax expense (2,279 ) — — — (2,279 ) Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes (73,294 ) (71,692 ) 10,886 71,692 (62,408 ) Comprehensive income 47,625 204,294 21,027 (208,678 ) 64,268 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (4,332 ) — (4,332 ) Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 47,625 $ 204,294 $ 16,695 $ (208,678 ) $ 59,936
Condensed Cash Flow Statement	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by operating activities $ 204,100 $ 193,453 $ 19,383 $ (249,552 ) $ 167,384 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures 2 (8,151 ) (4,238 ) — (12,387 ) (Increase) decrease to investment in affiliates (160,665 ) (72,411 ) (13,181 ) 246,257 — Net cash used in investing activities (160,663 ) (80,562 ) (17,419 ) 246,257 (12,387 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt 982,500 — — — 982,500 Principal payments on long-term debt (691,449 ) — — — (691,449 ) Premium and fees paid on extinguishment of debt (39,179 ) — — — (39,179 ) Payments for financing costs (2,070 ) — — — (2,070 ) Deemed repurchases of restricted stock/units (10,413 ) — — — (10,413 ) Proceeds from stock option exercises 1,200 — — — 1,200 Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements 852 — — — 852 Principal payments on capital lease obligations — (597 ) (489 ) — (1,086 ) Distributions to noncontrolling interest — — (8,968 ) — (8,968 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 241,441 (597 ) (9,457 ) — 231,387 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from operations 284,878 112,294 (7,493 ) (3,295 ) 386,384 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (5,844 ) (3,295 ) 5,939 3,295 95 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 434 148,260 167,627 — 316,321 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 279,468 $ 257,259 $ 166,073 $ — $ 702,800 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by operating activities $ 223,495 $ 111,816 $ 25,373 $ (280,489 ) $ 80,195 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures (9 ) (13,416 ) (4,823 ) — (18,248 ) Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired — — (6,581 ) — (6,581 ) Acquisition of investments — (82 ) (25,128 ) — (25,210 ) Increase to investment in affiliates (122,915 ) (14,892 ) (70,990 ) 208,797 — Net cash used in investing activities (122,924 ) (28,390 ) (107,522 ) 208,797 (50,039 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Principal payments on long-term debt (18,500 ) — — — (18,500 ) Deemed repurchases of restricted stock/units (12,848 ) — — — (12,848 ) Proceeds from stock option exercises 130 — — — 130 Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements 3,672 — — — 3,672 Principal payments on capital lease obligations — (542 ) (878 ) — (1,420 ) Net cash used in financing activities (27,546 ) (542 ) (878 ) — (28,966 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from operations 73,025 82,884 (83,027 ) (71,692 ) 1,190 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (73,735 ) (71,692 ) 65,485 71,692 (8,250 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,581 83,676 116,110 — 201,367 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 871 $ 94,868 $ 98,568 $ — $ 194,307

Description Of Business And B38

Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016segmentnetwork	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of Operating Segments \| segment	2
Number of Nationally Distributed Programming Networks \| network	5
Program Rights Write Offs \| $		$ 9,596

Net Income Per Share (Narrative

Net Income Per Share (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 04, 2016
Antidilutive securities excluded from EPS		312,252
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount			$ 500,000
Performance Shares [Member]
Antidilutive securities excluded from EPS	137,000	125,000

Net Income Per Share (Reconcili

Net Income Per Share (Reconciliation Between Basic And Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding) (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	72,579,000	72,206,000
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	73,274,000	72,970,000
Stock Options [Member]
Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract]
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements	51,000	204,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract]
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements	644,000	560,000

Restructuring (Narrative) (Deta

Restructuring (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve	$ 2,641	$ 10,010
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve	2,571
Other Liabilities [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve	$ 70

Restructuring (Restructuring an

Restructuring (Restructuring and Related Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring (credit) expense	$ (35)	$ 656
National Networks [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring (credit) expense	30	66
International And Other [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring (credit) expense	$ (65)	$ 590

Restructuring (Schedule of Rest

Restructuring (Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2015	$ 10,010
Charges (credits)	(35)	$ 656
Cash payments	(7,269)
Currency translation	(65)
March 31, 2016	2,641
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2015	9,498
Charges (credits)	(35)
Cash payments	(7,174)
Currency translation	(84)
March 31, 2016	2,205
Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2015	512
Charges (credits)	0
Cash payments	(95)
Currency translation	19
March 31, 2016	$ 436

Goodwill and Other Intangible44

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill, Subsequent Recognition of Deferred Tax Asset	$ 631
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense	9,900	$ 10,773
National Networks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill, Subsequent Recognition of Deferred Tax Asset	$ 631

Goodwill and Other Intangible45

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Goodwill) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2015	$ 736,275
Purchase accounting adjustments	(6,965)
Amortization of “second component” goodwill	(631)
Foreign currency translation	3,314
March 31, 2016	731,993
National Networks [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2015	244,849
Purchase accounting adjustments	0
Amortization of “second component” goodwill	(631)
Foreign currency translation	0
March 31, 2016	244,218
International And Other [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2015	491,426
Purchase accounting adjustments	(6,965)
Amortization of “second component” goodwill	0
Foreign currency translation	3,314
March 31, 2016	$ 487,775

Goodwill and Other Intangible46

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Gross Carrying Amount of Amortizable Intangible Assets	$ 661,153	$ 648,831
Accumulated amortization	(130,132)	(119,551)
Amortizable intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	531,021	529,280
Trademarks	19,900	19,900
Intangible Assets, Gross, Excluding Goodwill	681,053	668,731
Total intangible assets, net	550,921	549,180
Affiliate and Customer Relationships [Member]
Gross Carrying Amount of Amortizable Intangible Assets	546,308	554,012
Accumulated amortization	(118,551)	(110,203)
Amortizable intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	$ 427,757	443,809
Advertiser Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	11 years
Gross Carrying Amount of Amortizable Intangible Assets	$ 46,282	46,282
Accumulated amortization	(6,042)	(4,990)
Amortizable intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	$ 40,240	41,292
Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	20 years
Gross Carrying Amount of Amortizable Intangible Assets	$ 57,756	48,522
Accumulated amortization	(5,229)	(4,353)
Amortizable intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	$ 52,527	44,169
Other Amortizable Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	5 years
Gross Carrying Amount of Amortizable Intangible Assets	$ 10,807	15
Accumulated amortization	(310)	(5)
Amortizable intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	$ 10,497	$ 10
Minimum [Member] \| Affiliate and Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	11 years
Maximum [Member] \| Affiliate and Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	25 years

Goodwill and Other Intangible47

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Estimated Amortization Expense) (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2,016	$ 39,106
2,017	38,968
2,018	38,968
2,019	38,965
2,020	$ 38,961

Accrued Liabilities (Details)

Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Interest	$ 11,473	$ 28,246
Employee related costs	73,093	119,931
Income taxes payable	37,899	2,112
Other accrued expenses	45,836	50,504
Total accrued liabilities	$ 168,301	$ 200,793

Debt (Narrative) (Details)

Debt (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
Debt (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 3,014,551,000			$ 2,706,000,000
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount	26,577,000			17,911,000
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(48,334,000)	$ 0
Premium and fees paid on extinguishment of debt	39,179,000	$ 0
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	500,000,000
5.00% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount			$ 17,500,000
Deferred Finance Costs, Gross			2,070,000
5.00% Senior Notes [Member] \| Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross			1,000,000,000	0
7.75% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	46,000,000
Redemption price per $1,000 of tendered debt			1,058.57
Unit of debt on which redemption price is paid			1,000
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount			654,000,000
Debt extinguishment including principal interest and fees			703,000,000
Debt Repurchase, Interest and Fees			$ 10,567,000
Write off of Debt Discount	8,185,000
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost	970,000
7.75% Senior Notes [Member] \| Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 45,551,000			$ 700,000,000
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One [Member] \| 5.00% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage	102.50%
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Two [Member] \| 5.00% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage	100.00%

Debt (Summary Of Long-Term Debt

Debt (Summary Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 3,014,551		$ 2,706,000
Unamortized discount	(26,577)		(17,911)
Unamortized deferred financing costs	(19,784)		(20,281)
Long-term debt, net	2,968,190		2,667,808
Current portion of long-term debt	166,500		148,000
Long-term debt	2,801,690		2,519,808
Term-A Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, net	1,351,480		1,386,869
5.00% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized discount		$ (17,500)
Long-term debt, net	$ 980,430
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.00%
7.75% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 46,000
Long-term debt, net	$ 44,981		$ 689,910
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	7.75%		7.75%
4.75% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, net	$ 591,299		$ 591,029
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.75%		4.75%
Senior Notes [Member] \| 5.00% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 1,000,000	$ 0
Senior Notes [Member] \| 7.75% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 45,551		700,000
Senior Notes [Member] \| 4.75% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	600,000		600,000
Secured Debt [Member] \| Term-A Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 1,369,000		$ 1,406,000

Fair Value Measurement (Financi

Fair Value Measurement (Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash equivalents	$ 22,116	$ 2,027
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest rate swap contracts	172	1,449
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest rate swap contracts	2,518	2,682
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Foreign currency derivatives	4,932	4,421
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Foreign currency derivatives	3,455	3,107
Level I [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash equivalents	22,116	2,027
Level II [Member] \| Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest rate swap contracts	172	1,449
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest rate swap contracts	2,518	2,682
Level II [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Foreign currency derivatives	4,932	4,421
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Foreign currency derivatives	$ 3,455	$ 3,107

Fair Value Measurement (Carryin

Fair Value Measurement (Carrying Values And Fair Values Of The Company's Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 2,968,190	$ 2,667,808
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	2,997,563	2,708,475
Term-A Facility [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt	1,351,480	1,386,869
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	1,341,620	1,370,850
5.00% Senior Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt	980,430
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	1,006,250
7.75% Senior Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt	44,981	689,910
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	48,193	737,625
4.75% Senior Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt	591,299	591,029
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	$ 601,500	$ 600,000

Derivative Financial Instrume53

Derivative Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 400,000
Interest Rate Swap [Member] \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	200,000
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Interest Rate Swap [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 200,000

Derivative Financial Instrume54

Derivative Financial Instruments (Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments Included In Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Interest Rate Swap [Member] \| Other Assets [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Hedges, at Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Assets, at Fair Value	$ 172	$ 1,449
Interest Rate Swap [Member] \| Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Instruments in Hedges, at Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Liabilities, at Fair Value	301	0
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value	1,827	2,022
Interest Rate Swap [Member] \| Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value	390	660
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] \| Other Assets [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value	3,706	3,090
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] \| Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value	2,271	1,678
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] \| Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value	1,226	1,331
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] \| Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Abstract]
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value	$ 1,184	$ 1,429

Derivative Financial Instrume55

Derivative Financial Instruments (Schedule Of Gains And Losses Related To Derivative Instruments) (Details) - Cash Flow Hedging [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	$ 163	$ 968
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net	$ (1,741)	$ (272)

Derivative Financial Instrume56

Derivative Financial Instruments (Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$ (129)	$ 72
Interest Rate Swap [Member] \| Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	(181)	(421)
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] \| Other Income [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$ 52	$ 493

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax expense	$ 58,543	$ 61,254
Effective tax rate	33.00%	33.00%
Federal statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%
State income tax expense	$ 3,215	$ 3,834
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	3,465	5,262
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Qualified Production Activity, Amount	5,322	5,168
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount	2,000	$ 2,831
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign	43,000
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation	852
Second component of tax deductible goodwill, net of tax	$ 400

Commitments (Narrative) (Detail

Commitments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Commitments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Increase (decrease) in contractual obligations not reflected in the balance sheet	$ 28,970
Contractual Obligation	$ 1,545,033	$ 1,516,063

Equity Plans (Narrative) (Detai

Equity Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Equity Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock/units	$ 10,413	$ 12,848
Share-based compensation expense	$ 8,165	$ 7,288
Total unrecognized share-based compensation costs, remaining period of recognition (in years)	2 years 11 months
Common Class A [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
New shares of Company's Class A common stock issued	190,096
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares surrendered to the Company for tax withholding	133,306
Total unrecognized share-based compensation costs	$ 102,438
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] \| Common Class A [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares vested in period	323,402
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] \| 2011 Employee Stock Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	486,758
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member] \| Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] \| 2011 Employee Stock Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	371,109
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member] \| Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] \| 2011 Employee Stock Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	137,527

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int60

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Narrative) (Details) - New Video (BBC AMERICA) [Member]	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	49.90%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners		50.10%

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int61

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests Activity (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2015	$ 211,691
Net earnings	5,809
Distributions	(8,968)
Other	(19)
March 31, 2016	$ 208,513

Related Party Transactions (Nar

Related Party Transactions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Aggregate voting power held by related party	66.00%
Net revenues from related parties	$ 6,706	$ 6,719
Related Party Transaction, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses	$ 1,069	$ 949
Maximum [Member] \| Common Class A [Member]
Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Percentage of common stock owned by related party	2.00%

Cash Flows (Summary Of Non-Cash

Cash Flows (Summary Of Non-Cash Activities And Other Supplemental Data) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Increase in capital lease obligations	$ 10,983	$ 0
Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid	2,722	2,399
Cash interest paid	46,436	37,132
Income taxes paid, net	$ 5,600	$ 13,005

Accumulated Other Comprehensi64

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ (136,057)	$ (79,248)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	15,385	(60,825)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	13,644	(61,097)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	163	968
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), before income taxes	13,807	(60,129)
Income tax expense	(1,899)	(2,279)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	11,908	(62,408)
Ending balance	(124,149)	(141,656)
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Interest Expense [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	163	968
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net	(1,741)	(272)
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	(136,434)	(77,492)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	0	0
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), before income taxes	15,385	(60,825)
Income tax expense	(2,477)	(2,024)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	12,908	(62,849)
Ending balance	(123,526)	(140,341)
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	377	(1,756)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss), before income taxes	(1,578)	696
Income tax expense	578	(255)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	(1,000)	441
Ending balance	$ (623)	$ (1,315)

Segment Information (Narrative)

Segment Information (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
Segment Information (Narrative) (Details)	Mar. 31, 2016segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of Operating Segments	2

Segment Information (Summary Of

Segment Information (Summary Of Continuing Operations By Reportable Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Advertising	$ 286,677	$ 279,242
Distribution	419,902	389,440
Consolidated revenues, net	706,579	668,682
Adjusted operating cash flow	286,569	259,218
Depreciation and amortization	(19,632)	(20,527)
Share-based compensation expense	(8,165)	(7,288)
Restructuring (expense) credit	35	(656)
Operating income	258,807	230,747
Capital expenditures	12,387	18,248
National Networks [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restructuring (expense) credit	(30)	(66)
International And Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Restructuring (expense) credit	65	(590)
Operating Segments [Member] \| National Networks [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Advertising	263,852	260,439
Distribution	334,783	302,409
Consolidated revenues, net	598,635	562,848
Adjusted operating cash flow	280,952	253,258
Depreciation and amortization	(7,969)	(7,361)
Share-based compensation expense	(6,221)	(5,410)
Restructuring (expense) credit	(30)	(66)
Operating income	266,732	240,421
Capital expenditures	1,980	7,135
Operating Segments [Member] \| International And Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Advertising	22,825	18,803
Distribution	86,223	87,552
Consolidated revenues, net	109,048	106,355
Adjusted operating cash flow	5,106	5,679
Depreciation and amortization	(11,663)	(13,166)
Share-based compensation expense	(1,944)	(1,878)
Restructuring (expense) credit	65	(590)
Operating income	(8,436)	(9,955)
Capital expenditures	10,407	11,113
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Advertising	0	0
Distribution	(1,104)	(521)
Consolidated revenues, net	(1,104)	(521)
Adjusted operating cash flow	511	281
Depreciation and amortization	0	0
Share-based compensation expense	0	0
Restructuring (expense) credit	0	0
Operating income	511	281
Capital expenditures	0	0
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] \| National Networks [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated revenues, net	(944)	(452)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] \| International And Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated revenues, net	$ (160)	$ (69)

Segment Information (Summary 67

Segment Information (Summary Of Inter-Segment Eliminations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	$ 706,579	$ 668,682
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	(1,104)	(521)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] \| National Networks [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	(944)	(452)
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] \| International And Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	$ (160)	$ (69)

Segment Information (Revenues b

Segment Information (Revenues by geographic region) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	$ 706,579	$ 668,682
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	574,334	563,825
Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	93,962	75,886
Other Geographic Locations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues, net	$ 38,283	$ 28,971

Segment Information (Long-lived

Segment Information (Long-lived assets by Geographic Location) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	$ 173,969	$ 163,860
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	90,592	93,951
Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	61,996	48,043
Other Geographic Locations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	$ 21,381	$ 21,866

Condensed Consolidating Finan70

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 3,014,551		$ 2,706,000
Parent Percentage of Ownership in Guarantor Subsidiaries	100.00%
7.75% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 46,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	7.75%		7.75%
4.75% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.75%		4.75%
5.00% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.00%
Senior Notes [Member] \| 7.75% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 45,551		$ 700,000
Senior Notes [Member] \| 4.75% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 600,000		600,000
Senior Notes [Member] \| 5.00% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 1,000,000	$ 0

Condensed Consolidating Finan71

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 702,800	$ 316,321	$ 194,307	$ 201,367
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts)	685,144	674,611
Amounts due from related parties, net	2,981	4,062
Current portion of program rights, net	448,535	453,157
Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable	62,443	72,989
Deferred tax asset, net	24,059	16,198
Total current assets	1,925,962	1,537,338
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	173,969	163,860
Investment in affiliates	0	0
Program rights, net	1,046,302	1,027,394
Long-term intercompany notes receivable	0	0
Deferred carriage fees, net	47,061	50,069
Intangible assets, net	550,921	549,180
Goodwill	731,993	736,275
Other assets	202,021	200,799
Total assets	4,678,229	4,264,915
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	131,408	124,441
Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable	168,301	200,793
Current portion of program rights obligations	295,087	289,897
Deferred revenue	68,168	64,229
Current portion of long-term debt	166,500	148,000
Current portion of capital lease obligations	4,220	3,561
Total current liabilities	833,684	830,921
Program rights obligations	427,442	440,591
Long-term debt	2,801,690	2,519,808
Capital lease obligations	40,022	29,779
Deferred tax liability, net	156,487	137,233
Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable	92,625	103,530
Total liabilities	$ 4,351,950	$ 4,061,862
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	$ 208,513	$ 211,691
Stockholders' equity (deficiency):
AMC Networks stockholders’ equity	85,904	(39,277)
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	31,862	30,639
Total stockholders’ equity (deficiency)	117,766	(8,638)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficiency)	4,678,229	4,264,915
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts)	0	0
Amounts due from related parties, net	0	0
Current portion of program rights, net	0	0
Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable	(89,558)	(55,947)
Deferred tax asset, net	0	0
Total current assets	(89,558)	(55,947)
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	0	0
Investment in affiliates	(3,838,942)	(3,643,007)
Program rights, net	0	0
Long-term intercompany notes receivable	(400,712)	(400,839)
Deferred carriage fees, net	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Other assets	0	0
Total assets	(4,329,212)	(4,099,793)
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	0	0
Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable	(89,558)	(55,947)
Current portion of program rights obligations	0	0
Deferred revenue	0	0
Current portion of long-term debt	0	0
Current portion of capital lease obligations	0	0
Total current liabilities	(89,558)	(55,947)
Program rights obligations	0	0
Long-term debt	0	0
Capital lease obligations	0	0
Deferred tax liability, net	0	0
Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable	(400,712)	(400,839)
Total liabilities	$ (490,270)	(456,786)
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	$ 0	0
Stockholders' equity (deficiency):
AMC Networks stockholders’ equity	(3,838,942)	(3,643,007)
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	0
Total stockholders’ equity (deficiency)	(3,838,942)	(3,643,007)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficiency)	(4,329,212)	(4,099,793)
Parent Company [Member]
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	279,468	434	871	1,581
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts)	0	0
Amounts due from related parties, net	0	0
Current portion of program rights, net	0	0
Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable	89	4,158
Deferred tax asset, net	18,881	14,039
Total current assets	298,438	18,631
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	0	0
Investment in affiliates	2,986,397	2,797,938
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
Other assets	172	1,449
Total assets	3,285,007	2,818,018
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	301	6
Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable	51,586	30,857
Current portion of program rights obligations	0	0
Deferred revenue	0	0
Current portion of long-term debt	166,500	148,000
Current portion of capital lease obligations	0	0
Total current liabilities	218,387	178,863
Program rights obligations	0	0
Long-term debt	2,801,690	2,519,808
Capital lease obligations	0	0
Deferred tax liability, net	144,968	126,415
Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable	34,058	32,209
Total liabilities	$ 3,199,103	2,857,295
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	$ 0	0
Stockholders' equity (deficiency):
AMC Networks stockholders’ equity	85,904	(39,277)
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	0
Total stockholders’ equity (deficiency)	85,904	(39,277)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficiency)	3,285,007	2,818,018
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	257,259	148,260	94,868	83,676
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts)	519,912	538,657
Amounts due from related parties, net	2,743	3,818
Current portion of program rights, net	335,169	352,664
Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable	136,839	112,456
Deferred tax asset, net	0	0
Total current assets	1,251,922	1,155,855
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	89,929	93,007
Investment in affiliates	852,545	845,069
Program rights, net	907,952	889,756
Long-term intercompany notes receivable	400,109	400,163
Deferred carriage fees, net	44,592	47,437
Intangible assets, net	187,605	190,041
Goodwill	71,069	71,700
Other assets	101,426	100,620
Total assets	3,907,149	3,793,648
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	98,580	97,445
Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable	74,889	128,084
Current portion of program rights obligations	223,834	225,375
Deferred revenue	56,404	54,921
Current portion of long-term debt	0	0
Current portion of capital lease obligations	2,300	2,393
Total current liabilities	456,007	508,218
Program rights obligations	405,338	415,419
Long-term debt	0	0
Capital lease obligations	8,857	9,268
Deferred tax liability, net	0	0
Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable	50,550	62,805
Total liabilities	$ 920,752	995,710
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	$ 0	0
Stockholders' equity (deficiency):
AMC Networks stockholders’ equity	2,986,397	2,797,938
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	0
Total stockholders’ equity (deficiency)	2,986,397	2,797,938
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficiency)	3,907,149	3,793,648
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	166,073	167,627	$ 98,568	$ 116,110
Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts)	165,232	135,954
Amounts due from related parties, net	238	244
Current portion of program rights, net	113,366	100,493
Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable	15,073	12,322
Deferred tax asset, net	5,178	2,159
Total current assets	465,160	418,799
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	84,040	70,853
Investment in affiliates	0	0
Program rights, net	138,350	137,638
Long-term intercompany notes receivable	603	676
Deferred carriage fees, net	2,469	2,632
Intangible assets, net	363,316	359,139
Goodwill	660,924	664,575
Other assets	100,423	98,730
Total assets	1,815,285	1,753,042
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	32,527	26,990
Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable	131,384	97,799
Current portion of program rights obligations	71,253	64,522
Deferred revenue	11,764	9,308
Current portion of long-term debt	0	0
Current portion of capital lease obligations	1,920	1,168
Total current liabilities	248,848	199,787
Program rights obligations	22,104	25,172
Long-term debt	0	0
Capital lease obligations	31,165	20,511
Deferred tax liability, net	11,519	10,818
Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable	408,729	409,355
Total liabilities	$ 722,365	665,643
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	$ 208,513	211,691
Stockholders' equity (deficiency):
AMC Networks stockholders’ equity	852,545	845,069
Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests	31,862	30,639
Total stockholders’ equity (deficiency)	884,407	875,708
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficiency)	$ 1,815,285	$ 1,753,042

Condensed Consolidating Finan72

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Income Statement) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues, net	$ 706,579	$ 668,682
Operating expenses
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	274,274	262,173
Selling, general and administrative	153,901	154,579
Restructuring (credit) expense	(35)	656
Depreciation and amortization	19,632	20,527
Total operating expenses	447,772	437,935
Operating income	258,807	230,747
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, net	(31,029)	(32,587)
Share of affiliates' income	0	0
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(48,334)	0
Miscellaneous, net	(837)	(10,230)
Total other income (expense)	(80,200)	(42,817)
Income from operations before income taxes	178,607	187,930
Income tax expense	(58,543)	(61,254)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	120,064	126,676
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(6,620)	(5,756)
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	113,444	120,920
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues, net	(2,484)	(225)
Operating expenses
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	(683)	(206)
Selling, general and administrative	(1,804)	2
Restructuring (credit) expense	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0
Total operating expenses	(2,487)	(204)
Operating income	3	(21)
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, net	0	0
Share of affiliates' income	(245,277)	(280,370)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0
Miscellaneous, net	(3)	21
Total other income (expense)	(245,280)	(280,349)
Income from operations before income taxes	(245,277)	(280,370)
Income tax expense	0	0
Net income including noncontrolling interests	(245,277)	(280,370)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	(245,277)	(280,370)
Parent Company [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues, net	0	0
Operating expenses
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	0	0
Selling, general and administrative	0	0
Restructuring (credit) expense	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0
Total operating expenses	0	0
Operating income	0	0
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, net	(30,572)	(20,353)
Share of affiliates' income	246,047	275,985
Loss on extinguishment of debt	(48,334)
Miscellaneous, net	(79)	(76,315)
Total other income (expense)	167,062	179,317
Income from operations before income taxes	167,062	179,317
Income tax expense	(53,618)	(58,398)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	113,444	120,919
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	113,444	120,919
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues, net	554,326	539,444
Operating expenses
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	190,110	196,758
Selling, general and administrative	114,357	118,486
Restructuring (credit) expense	(70)	114
Depreciation and amortization	10,075	8,967
Total operating expenses	314,472	324,325
Operating income	239,854	215,119
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, net	9,293	(10,466)
Share of affiliates' income	(770)	4,385
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0
Miscellaneous, net	(21)	69,315
Total other income (expense)	8,502	63,234
Income from operations before income taxes	248,356	278,353
Income tax expense	(2,309)	(2,367)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	246,047	275,986
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	246,047	275,986
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues, net	154,737	129,463
Operating expenses
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)	84,847	65,621
Selling, general and administrative	41,348	36,091
Restructuring (credit) expense	35	542
Depreciation and amortization	9,557	11,560
Total operating expenses	135,787	113,814
Operating income	18,950	15,649
Other income (expense)
Interest expense, net	(9,750)	(1,768)
Share of affiliates' income	0	0
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0
Miscellaneous, net	(734)	(3,251)
Total other income (expense)	(10,484)	(5,019)
Income from operations before income taxes	8,466	10,630
Income tax expense	(2,616)	(489)
Net income including noncontrolling interests	5,850	10,141
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(6,620)	(5,756)
Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$ (770)	$ 4,385

Condensed Consolidating Finan73

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	$ 120,064	$ 126,676
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	15,385	(60,825)
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps	(1,578)	696
Other comprehensive income (loss), before income taxes	13,807	(60,129)
Income tax (expense) benefit	(1,899)	(2,279)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	11,908	(62,408)
Comprehensive income	131,972	64,268
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(7,032)	(4,332)
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	124,940	59,936
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	(245,277)	(280,370)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	2,845	71,692
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), before income taxes	2,845	71,692
Income tax (expense) benefit	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	2,845	71,692
Comprehensive income	(242,432)	(208,678)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	(242,432)	(208,678)
Parent Company [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	113,444	120,919
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,845)	(71,711)
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps	(1,578)	696
Other comprehensive income (loss), before income taxes	(4,423)	(71,015)
Income tax (expense) benefit	(1,899)	(2,279)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	(6,322)	(73,294)
Comprehensive income	107,122	47,625
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	107,122	47,625
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	246,047	275,986
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,845)	(71,692)
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), before income taxes	(2,845)	(71,692)
Income tax (expense) benefit	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	(2,845)	(71,692)
Comprehensive income	243,202	204,294
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	243,202	204,294
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interest	5,850	10,141
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	18,230	10,886
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), before income taxes	18,230	10,886
Income tax (expense) benefit	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	18,230	10,886
Comprehensive income	24,080	21,027
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(7,032)	(4,332)
Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders	$ 17,048	$ 16,695

Condensed Consolidating Finan74

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Cash Flow) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	$ 167,384	$ 80,195
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(12,387)	(18,248)
Payments for acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired	0	(6,581)
Purchases of investments	0	(25,210)
(Increase) decrease to investment in affiliates	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(12,387)	(50,039)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	982,500	0
Principal payments on long-term debt	(691,449)	(18,500)
Premium and fees paid on extinguishment of debt	39,179	0
Payments for financing costs	(2,070)	0
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock/units	(10,413)	(12,848)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	1,200	130
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements	852	3,672
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	(1,086)	(1,420)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest	(8,968)	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	231,387	(28,966)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents from operations	386,384	1,190
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	95	(8,250)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	316,321	201,367
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	702,800	194,307
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	(249,552)	(280,489)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	0	0
Payments for acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired		0
Purchases of investments		0
(Increase) decrease to investment in affiliates	246,257	208,797
Net cash used in investing activities	246,257	208,797
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	0
Principal payments on long-term debt	0	0
Premium and fees paid on extinguishment of debt	0
Payments for financing costs	0
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock/units	0	0
Proceeds from stock option exercises	0	0
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements	0	0
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	0	0
Distributions to noncontrolling interest	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	0	0
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents from operations	(3,295)	(71,692)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	3,295	71,692
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	0	0
Parent Company [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	204,100	223,495
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	2	(9)
Payments for acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired		0
Purchases of investments		0
(Increase) decrease to investment in affiliates	(160,665)	(122,915)
Net cash used in investing activities	(160,663)	(122,924)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	982,500
Principal payments on long-term debt	(691,449)	(18,500)
Premium and fees paid on extinguishment of debt	39,179
Payments for financing costs	(2,070)
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock/units	(10,413)	(12,848)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	1,200	130
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements	852	3,672
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	0	0
Distributions to noncontrolling interest	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	241,441	(27,546)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents from operations	284,878	73,025
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(5,844)	(73,735)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	434	1,581
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	279,468	871
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	193,453	111,816
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(8,151)	(13,416)
Payments for acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired		0
Purchases of investments		(82)
(Increase) decrease to investment in affiliates	(72,411)	(14,892)
Net cash used in investing activities	(80,562)	(28,390)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	0
Principal payments on long-term debt	0	0
Premium and fees paid on extinguishment of debt	0
Payments for financing costs	0
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock/units	0	0
Proceeds from stock option exercises	0	0
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements	0	0
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	(597)	(542)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(597)	(542)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents from operations	112,294	82,884
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(3,295)	(71,692)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	148,260	83,676
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	257,259	94,868
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	19,383	25,373
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(4,238)	(4,823)
Payments for acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired		(6,581)
Purchases of investments		(25,128)
(Increase) decrease to investment in affiliates	(13,181)	(70,990)
Net cash used in investing activities	(17,419)	(107,522)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	0
Principal payments on long-term debt	0	0
Premium and fees paid on extinguishment of debt	0
Payments for financing costs	0
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock/units	0	0
Proceeds from stock option exercises	0	0
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements	0	0
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	(489)	(878)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest	(8,968)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(9,457)	(878)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents from operations	(7,493)	(83,027)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	5,939	65,485
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	167,627	116,110
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 166,073	$ 98,568