AMC Networks (AMCX) 10-Q31 Oct 192019 Q3 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document And Entity Information

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

Condensed Consolidated Balance

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

Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2

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

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

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

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

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

Condensed Consolidated Statem_3

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

Condensed Consolidated Statem_4

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

Description of Business and Bas

Description of Business and Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation	Sep. 30, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation	Description of Business and Basis of Presentation Description of Business AMC Networks Inc. ("AMC Networks") and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the "Company") own and operate entertainment businesses and assets. The Company is comprised of two operating segments: • National Networks: Includes activities of our five national programming networks, AMC Studios operations and AMC Broadcasting & Technology. Our national programming networks are AMC, WE tv, BBC AMERICA, IFC and SundanceTV in the United States ("U.S."); and AMC and IFC in Canada. Our AMC Studios operations produces original programming for our programming networks and also licenses such program rights worldwide. AMC Networks Broadcasting & Technology is our technical services business, which primarily services most of the national programming networks. • International and Other : Principally includes AMC Networks International (AMCNI), the Company's international programming businesses consisting of a portfolio of channels around the world; Global Direct to Consumer consisting of the Company's subscription streaming services Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now and UMC (Urban Movie Channel); Levity Entertainment Group, our production services and comedy venues company; and IFC Films, the Company's independent film distribution business. Basis of Presentation Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of AMC Networks and its subsidiaries in which a controlling voting interest is maintained or variable interest entities ("VIEs") in which the Company has determined it is the primary beneficiary. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Investments in business entities in which the Company lacks control but does have the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Unaudited Interim Financial Statements These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for interim financial information and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), and should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2018 contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K ("2018 Form 10-K") filed with the SEC. The condensed consolidated financial statements presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are unaudited; however, in the opinion of management, such financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that might be expected for future interim periods or for the full year ending December 31, 2019. Program Rights The Company periodically reviews the programming usefulness of its licensed and owned original program rights based on a series of factors, including expected future revenue generation from airings on the Company's networks and other exploitation opportunities, ratings, type and quality of program material, standards and practices, and fitness for exhibition through various forms of distribution. If it is determined that film or other program rights have limited, or no, future programming usefulness, a write-off of the unamortized cost is included in technical and operating expense. Program rights write-offs, included in technical and operating expense, were $1.6 million and $11.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018, respectively. Program rights write-offs, included in technical and operating expense, were $15.2 million and $20.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018, respectively. Program write-offs, included in restructuring and other related charges, were $13.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 (see Note 4). Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements; and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates and judgments inherent in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements include the useful lives and methodologies used to amortize and assess recoverability of program rights, the estimated useful lives of intangible assets and the valuation and recoverability of goodwill and intangible assets. Adoption of New Lease Standard The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) on January 1, 2019, using the modified retrospective approach and effective date method. In addition, the Company elected the package of practical expedients, permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard, which among other things, allowed for the carry forward of the historical classification of leases. The adoption of the new standard resulted in additional net lease assets of $180.0 million (which is net of the historical deferred rent liability balance of $57.0 million) and lease liabilities of $237.0 million, respectively, as of January 1, 2019. The new standard did not materially impact our consolidated net income or cash flows. See Note 10 for further discussion regarding leases. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820) . ASU 2018-13 changes the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements and is effective for the first quarter of 2020, with early adoption permitted. ASU 2018-13 changes disclosure requirements related to transfers between Level I and II assets, as well as several aspects surrounding the valuation process and unrealized gains and losses related to Level III assets. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the modified disclosure requirements will have on its consolidated financial statements. In March 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-02, Improvements to Accounting for Costs of Films and License Agreements for Program Materials

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition	9 Months Ended
Revenue Recognition	Sep. 30, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition Transaction Price Allocated to Future Performance Obligations As of September 30, 2019, other than contracts for which the Company has applied the practical expedients, the aggregate amount of transaction price allocated to future performance obligations was not material to our consolidated revenues. Contract Balances from Contracts with Customers The following table provides information about receivables, contract assets, and contract liabilities from contracts with customers. (In thousands) September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Balances from contracts with customers: Accounts receivable (including long-term, included in Other assets) $ 1,077,706 $ 1,018,105 Contract assets, short-term (included in Other current assets) 10,859 9,131 Contract assets, long-term (included in Other assets) 6,386 8,136 Contract liabilities (Deferred revenue) 65,725 55,424 Revenue recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 relating to the contract liability at December 31, 2018 was $27.2 million.

Net Income per Share

Net Income per Share	9 Months Ended
Net Income per Share	Sep. 30, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income per Share	Net Income per Share The following is a reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding: (In thousands) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 55,847 56,875 56,339 58,519 Effect of dilution: Stock options 7 31 18 12 Restricted stock units 751 873 861 750 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 56,605 57,779 57,218 59,281 Approximately 1.5 million restricted stock units outstanding as of September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 have been excluded from diluted weighted average common shares outstanding since a performance condition for these awards was not met in each of the respective periods. As of September 30, 2019, there were 0.3 million restricted stock units that would have been anti-dilutive to the diluted weighted average common shares outstanding. Stock Repurchase Program The Company's Board of Directors has authorized a program to repurchase up to $1.5 billion of its outstanding shares of common stock (the "Stock Repurchase Program"). The Stock Repurchase Program has no pre-established closing date and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company repurchased 1.3 million shares of its Class A Common Stock at an average purchase price of approximately $54.24 per share. As of September 30, 2019, the Company has $488.8 million of authorization remaining for repurchase under the Stock Repurchase Program.

Restructuring and Other Related

Restructuring and Other Related Charges	9 Months Ended
Restructuring and Other Related Charges	Sep. 30, 2019
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Other Related Charges	Restructuring and Other Related Charges Restructuring and other related charges of $10.2 million and $30.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, related to the management and direct to consumer organizational changes described below as well as severance and other personnel related costs incurred at AMCNI associated with the termination of distribution in certain territories. In connection with each of the restructuring initiatives, a number of roles were eliminated to address redundancy at the management level and improve the effectiveness of management while reducing the cost structure of the Company. In September 2019, management commenced a restructuring initiative of the Company's management team. As a result, the Company incurred restructuring charges of $10.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019. We expect additional restructuring charges in the fourth quarter of 2019. In May 2019, management commenced a restructuring initiative of the Company's owned subscription streaming services. The restructuring combined the Company's owned subscription streaming services under one management team. Restructuring charges incurred of $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 related to severance and other personnel related costs. In connection with the management changes in the direct to consumer business, the Company implemented changes to its strategy for one of its owned subscription streaming services, including programming that will no longer be made available. Other related charges incurred of $13.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 related to a write-off of programming in connection with the direct to consumer reorganization and change in strategy. Restructuring charges incurred of $5.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 related to severance and other personnel related costs associated with previously announced restructuring initiatives. The following table summarizes the restructuring and other related charges recognized by operating segment: (In thousands) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2019 National Networks $ 6,199 $ 6,776 International & Other 3,992 23,915 Inter-segment eliminations — (696) Total restructuring and other related charges $ 10,191 $ 29,995 The following table summarizes the restructuring and other charges recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019: (In thousands) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2019 Restructuring charges $ 10,191 $ 16,978 Other related charges — 13,017 Total restructuring and other related charges $ 10,191 $ 29,995 The following table summarizes the accrued restructuring costs: (In thousands) Severance and employee-related costs Other related costs Total Balance, December 31, 2018 $ 33,774 $ 1,415 $ 35,189 Charges 15,215 1,763 16,978 Cash payments (23,577) (414) (23,991) Non-cash adjustments (598) (2,568) (3,166) Currency translation 10 16 26 Balance, September 30, 2019 $ 24,824 $ 212 $ 25,036 Accrued restructuring costs of $19.6 million are included in accrued liabilities and $5.4 million are included in other liabilities (long-term) in the consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2019.

Business Combinations

Business Combinations	9 Months Ended
Business Combinations	Sep. 30, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combinations	Business Combinations RLJ Entertainment, Inc. In October 2018, the Company acquired a controlling interest in RLJ Entertainment, Inc. ("RLJE"), a premium subscription streaming services company that operates Acorn TV and UMC (Urban Movie Channel). Acorn TV features high-quality British and International mysteries and dramas. UMC showcases quality urban programming including feature films, documentaries, original series, stand-up comedy and other exclusive content for African-American and urban audiences. In addition, RLJE owns a majority interest in Agatha Christie Ltd., a popular world-class franchise. RLJE also controls, co-produces, and either owns or has long-term distribution rights to a large library of content primarily consisting of British mysteries and dramas, independent feature films and urban content. In addition to supporting its streaming services, the company monetizes its library through distribution operations across virtually all available media platforms and is distributed in the United States, Canada, U.K. and Australia. The Company accounted for the acquisition of RLJE using the acquisition method of accounting. The acquisition method of accounting requires, among other things, that the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination be measured at their estimated respective fair values as of the closing date of the acquisition. Goodwill recognized in connection with this transaction represents primarily the potential economic benefits that the Company believes may arise from the acquisition. The goodwill associated with the RLJE acquisition is generally not deductible for tax purposes. The following table summarizes the preliminary valuation of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of October 1, 2018, the date the Company obtained a controlling interest (in thousands). Fair value of equity consideration transferred $ 41,513 Fair value of previously held equity interest 130,890 Fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interest 103,359 $ 275,762 Allocation to net assets acquired: Cash 3,360 Accounts receivable 16,316 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 963 Programming rights 69,775 Property and equipment 2,841 Other assets (equity method investments) 38,800 Intangible assets 126,600 Accounts payable (12,008) Accrued liabilities (43,441) Debt (25,187) 178,019 Goodwill 97,743 $ 275,762 Levity Entertainment Group LLC On April 20, 2018, the Company acquired a 57% controlling interest in Levity Entertainment Group LLC ("Levity"), a production services and comedy venues company, for a total purchase price of $48.4 million. The purchase price consisted of a $35.0 million payment for the outstanding Class B Common Units of Levity and the acquisition of Series L Preferred Units for $13.4 million. The Company entered into arrangements with the noncontrolling members related to the governance of Levity following the acquisition. The Company views this acquisition as complementary to its business and programming content strategy. The Company accounted for the acquisition of Levity using the acquisition method of accounting. The acquisition method of accounting requires, among other things, that the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination be measured at their estimated respective fair values as of the closing date of the acquisition. Goodwill recognized in connection with this transaction represents primarily the potential economic benefits that the Company believes may arise from the acquisition. The goodwill associated with the Levity acquisition is generally deductible for tax purposes. The following table summarizes the valuation of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed (in thousands). Cash paid for controlling interest $ 48,350 Redeemable noncontrolling interest 30,573 $ 78,923 Allocation to net assets acquired: Cash 13,471 Other current assets 17,251 Property and equipment 20,663 Intangible assets 46,413 Other noncurrent assets 3,306 Current liabilities (23,647) Noncurrent liabilities (21,394) Noncontrolling interests acquired (1,354) Fair value of net assets acquired 54,709 Goodwill 24,214 $ 78,923 Unaudited Pro forma financial information The following unaudited pro forma financial information is based on (i) the historical financial statements of AMC Networks, (ii) the historical financial statements of RLJE and (iii) the historical financial statements of Levity and is intended to provide information about how the acquisitions may have affected the Company's historical consolidated financial statements if they had occurred as of January 1, 2018. The unaudited pro forma information has been prepared for comparative purposes only and includes adjustments for estimated additional depreciation and amortization expense as a result of tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired. The pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved had the acquisition taken place on the date indicated or that may result in the future. (In thousands, except per share data) Pro Forma Financial Information Pro Forma Financial Information Revenues, net $ 721,196 $ 2,313,885 Income from operations before income taxes $ 152,402 $ 498,919 Net income per share, basic $ 1.83 $ 6.05 Net income per share, diluted $ 1.80 $ 5.97

Investments

Investments	9 Months Ended
Investments	Sep. 30, 2019
Investments [Abstract]
Investments	Investments The Company holds several investments and loans in non-consolidated entities which are included in Other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Equity method investments were $86.6 million at September 30, 2019 and $90.9 million at December 31, 2018. Marketable Equity Securities The Company classifies publicly traded investments with readily determinable fair values that are not accounted for under the equity method as marketable equity securities. Marketable equity securities are recorded at cost and adjusted to fair value at each reporting period. The changes in fair value between measurement dates are recorded in realized and unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities, included in Miscellaneous, net in the condensed consolidated statement of income. Investments in marketable equity securities were $1.0 million at September 30, 2019 and $1.2 million at December 31, 2018. Non-marketable Equity Securities The Company classifies investments without readily determinable fair values that are not accounted for under the equity method as non-marketable equity securities. The accounting guidance requires non-marketable equity securities to be recorded at cost and adjusted to fair value at each reporting period. However, the guidance allows for a measurement alternative, which is to record the investments at cost, less impairment, if any, and subsequently adjust for observable price changes of identical or similar investments of the same issuer. The Company applies this measurement alternative to its non-marketable equity securities. When an observable event occurs, the Company estimates the fair values of its non-marketable equity securities based on Level 2 inputs that are derived from observable price changes of similar securities adjusted for insignificant differences in rights and obligations. The changes in value are recorded in realized and unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities, included in Miscellaneous, net in the condensed consolidated statement of income. Investments in non-marketable equity securities were $61.8 million at September 30, 2019 and $71.8 million at December 31, 2018.

Goodwill and Other Intangible A

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Sep. 30, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets The carrying amount of goodwill, by operating segment is as follows: (In thousands) National Networks International Total December 31, 2018 $ 238,431 $ 559,606 $ 798,037 Purchase accounting adjustments — 8 8 Amortization of "second component" goodwill (996) — (996) Foreign currency translation — (14,815) (14,815) September 30, 2019 $ 237,435 $ 544,799 $ 782,234 Purchase accounting adjustments relate to the acquisition of RLJE (see Note 5). The reduction of $1.0 million in the carrying amount of goodwill for the National Networks is due to the realization of a tax benefit for the amortization of "second component" goodwill at SundanceTV. Second component goodwill is the amount of tax deductible goodwill in excess of goodwill for financial reporting purposes. In accordance with the authoritative guidance at the time of the SundanceTV acquisition, the tax benefits associated with this excess are applied to first reduce the amount of goodwill, and then other intangible assets for financial reporting purposes, if and when such tax benefits are realized in the Company's tax returns. The following tables summarize information relating to the Company's identifiable intangible assets: (In thousands) September 30, 2019 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Estimated Useful Lives Amortizable intangible assets: Affiliate and customer relationships $ 609,060 $ (219,962) $ 389,098 6 to 25 years Advertiser relationships 46,282 (20,768) 25,514 11 years Trade names 122,320 (22,166) 100,154 3 to 20 years Other amortizable intangible assets 13,145 (7,446) 5,699 5 to 15 years Total amortizable intangible assets 790,807 (270,342) 520,465 Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks 19,900 — 19,900 Total intangible assets $ 810,707 $ (270,342) $ 540,365 (In thousands) December 31, 2018 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Amortizable intangible assets: Affiliate and customer relationships $ 620,771 $ (198,500) $ 422,271 Advertiser relationships 46,282 (17,613) 28,669 Trade names 118,772 (17,971) 100,801 Other amortizable intangible assets 13,643 (6,377) 7,266 Total amortizable intangible assets 799,468 (240,461) 559,007 Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks 19,900 — 19,900 Total intangible assets $ 819,368 $ (240,461) $ 578,907 Aggregate amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was $34.2 million and $29.1 million, respectively. Estimated aggregate amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization for each of the following five years is: (In thousands) Years Ending December 31, 2019 $ 46,990 2020 46,666 2021 46,061 2022 45,654 2023 45,573

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities	9 Months Ended
Accrued Liabilities	Sep. 30, 2019
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities	Accrued Liabilities Accrued liabilities consist of the following: (In thousands) September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Employee related costs 88,202 100,729 Participations and residuals 81,033 70,955 Other accrued expenses 69,702 93,234 Total accrued liabilities $ 238,937 $ 264,918

Long-term Debt

Long-term Debt	9 Months Ended
Long-term Debt	Sep. 30, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term Debt	Long-term Debt The Company's long-term debt consists of the following: (In thousands) September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Senior Secured Credit Facility: (a) Term Loan A Facility $ 740,625 $ 750,000 Senior Notes: 4.75% Notes due August 2025 800,000 800,000 5.00% Notes due April 2024 1,000,000 1,000,000 4.75% Notes due December 2022 600,000 600,000 Other debt 1,000 2,584 Total long-term debt 3,141,625 3,152,584 Unamortized discount (25,588) (29,181) Unamortized deferred financing costs (11,470) (13,848) Long-term debt, net 3,104,567 3,109,555 Current portion of long-term debt 47,875 21,334 Noncurrent portion of long-term debt $ 3,056,692 $ 3,088,221 (a) The Company's $500 million revolving credit facility remains undrawn at September 30, 2019. Total undrawn revolver commitments are available to be drawn for general corporate purposes of the Company.

Leases

Leases	9 Months Ended
Leases	Sep. 30, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	Leases Certain subsidiaries of the Company lease office space and equipment under long-term non-cancelable lease agreements which expire at various dates through 2035. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet, instead the lease expense is recorded on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For lease agreements entered into, we combine lease and non-lease components. Some leases include options to extend the lease term or terminate the lease prior to the end of the lease term. The exercise of lease renewal options is at the Company's sole discretion, as such, these options are generally not recognized as part of our right-of-use asset or lease liabilities. The depreciable life of assets and leasehold improvements are limited by the expected lease term, unless there is a transfer of title or purchase option reasonably certain of exercise. The leases generally provide for fixed annual rentals plus certain other costs or credits. Some leases include rental payments based on a percentage of revenue over contractual levels or based on an index or rate. Our lease agreements do not include any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. We rent or sublease one real estate property to a third party, which constitutes an immaterial portion of our lease portfolio. The following table summarizes the leases included in the consolidated balance sheets as follows: (In thousands) Balance Sheet September 30, 2019 Assets Operating Operating lease right-of-use asset $ 172,575 Finance Property and equipment, net 16,085 Total lease assets $ 188,660 Liabilities Current: Operating Current portion of lease obligations $ 29,519 Finance Current portion of lease obligations 3,830 $ 33,349 Noncurrent: Operating Lease obligations $ 197,006 Finance Lease obligations 18,245 215,251 Total lease liabilities $ 248,600 As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the lease commencement date. Upon transition to ASC Topic 842, the Company used the incremental borrowing rate on January 1, 2019 for all operating leases that commenced prior to that date. The following table summarizes the lease costs included in the condensed consolidated statement of income: (In thousands) Income Statement Location Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Operating lease costs SG&A expenses $ 8,428 $ 24,875 Finance lease costs: Amortization of leased assets Depreciation and amortization 590 1,964 Interest on lease liabilities Net interest expense 610 1,932 Short term lease costs SG&A expenses 162 3,036 Variable lease costs SG&A expenses 289 767 Total net lease cost $ 10,079 $ 32,574 The following table summarizes the maturity of lease liabilities for operating and finance leases: (In thousands) Operating Leases Finance Leases Total 2019 $ 10,042 $ 1,627 $ 11,669 2020 38,735 5,813 44,548 2021 32,446 4,339 36,785 2022 34,045 4,364 38,409 2023 34,590 4,390 38,980 Thereafter 122,817 9,559 132,376 Total lease payments 272,675 30,092 302,767 Less: Interest 46,150 8,017 54,167 Present value of lease liabilities $ 226,525 $ 22,075 $ 248,600 The following table summarizes the weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate for operating and finance leases: September 30, 2019 Weighted average remaining lease term (years): Operating leases 7.97 Finance leases 5.92 Weighted average discount rate: Operating leases 4.75 % Finance leases 10.40 % The following table summarizes the supplemental cash paid for amounts in the measurement of lease liabilities: September 30, 2019 Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 19,688 Financing cash flows from finance leases $ 4,059
Leases	Leases Certain subsidiaries of the Company lease office space and equipment under long-term non-cancelable lease agreements which expire at various dates through 2035. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet, instead the lease expense is recorded on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For lease agreements entered into, we combine lease and non-lease components. Some leases include options to extend the lease term or terminate the lease prior to the end of the lease term. The exercise of lease renewal options is at the Company's sole discretion, as such, these options are generally not recognized as part of our right-of-use asset or lease liabilities. The depreciable life of assets and leasehold improvements are limited by the expected lease term, unless there is a transfer of title or purchase option reasonably certain of exercise. The leases generally provide for fixed annual rentals plus certain other costs or credits. Some leases include rental payments based on a percentage of revenue over contractual levels or based on an index or rate. Our lease agreements do not include any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. We rent or sublease one real estate property to a third party, which constitutes an immaterial portion of our lease portfolio. The following table summarizes the leases included in the consolidated balance sheets as follows: (In thousands) Balance Sheet September 30, 2019 Assets Operating Operating lease right-of-use asset $ 172,575 Finance Property and equipment, net 16,085 Total lease assets $ 188,660 Liabilities Current: Operating Current portion of lease obligations $ 29,519 Finance Current portion of lease obligations 3,830 $ 33,349 Noncurrent: Operating Lease obligations $ 197,006 Finance Lease obligations 18,245 215,251 Total lease liabilities $ 248,600 As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the lease commencement date. Upon transition to ASC Topic 842, the Company used the incremental borrowing rate on January 1, 2019 for all operating leases that commenced prior to that date. The following table summarizes the lease costs included in the condensed consolidated statement of income: (In thousands) Income Statement Location Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Operating lease costs SG&A expenses $ 8,428 $ 24,875 Finance lease costs: Amortization of leased assets Depreciation and amortization 590 1,964 Interest on lease liabilities Net interest expense 610 1,932 Short term lease costs SG&A expenses 162 3,036 Variable lease costs SG&A expenses 289 767 Total net lease cost $ 10,079 $ 32,574 The following table summarizes the maturity of lease liabilities for operating and finance leases: (In thousands) Operating Leases Finance Leases Total 2019 $ 10,042 $ 1,627 $ 11,669 2020 38,735 5,813 44,548 2021 32,446 4,339 36,785 2022 34,045 4,364 38,409 2023 34,590 4,390 38,980 Thereafter 122,817 9,559 132,376 Total lease payments 272,675 30,092 302,767 Less: Interest 46,150 8,017 54,167 Present value of lease liabilities $ 226,525 $ 22,075 $ 248,600 The following table summarizes the weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate for operating and finance leases: September 30, 2019 Weighted average remaining lease term (years): Operating leases 7.97 Finance leases 5.92 Weighted average discount rate: Operating leases 4.75 % Finance leases 10.40 % The following table summarizes the supplemental cash paid for amounts in the measurement of lease liabilities: September 30, 2019 Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 19,688 Financing cash flows from finance leases $ 4,059

Fair Value Measurement

Fair Value Measurement	9 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurement	Sep. 30, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurement	Fair Value Measurement The fair value hierarchy is based on inputs to valuation techniques that are used to measure fair value that are either observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources while unobservable inputs reflect a reporting entity's pricing based upon their own market assumptions. The fair value hierarchy consists of the following three levels: • Level I - Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. • Level II - Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable. • Level III - Instruments whose significant value drivers are unobservable. The following table presents for each of these hierarchy levels, the Company's financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018: (In thousands) Level I Level II Level III Total At September 30, 2019: Assets Cash equivalents $ 176,115 $ — $ — $ 176,115 Marketable securities 970 — — 970 Foreign currency derivatives — 2,859 — 2,859 Liabilities Interest rate swap contracts $ — $ 2,433 $ — $ 2,433 Foreign currency derivatives — 2,472 — 2,472 At December 31, 2018: Assets Cash equivalents $ 68,498 $ — $ — $ 68,498 Marketable securities 1,173 — — 1,173 Foreign currency derivatives — 3,509 — 3,509 Liabilities Interest rate swap contracts $ — $ 356 $ — $ 356 Foreign currency derivatives — 3,121 — 3,121 The Company's cash equivalents and marketable securities are classified within Level I of the fair value hierarchy because they are valued using quoted market prices. The Company's interest rate swap contracts and foreign currency derivatives are classified within Level II of the fair value hierarchy as their fair values are determined based on a market approach valuation technique that uses readily observable market parameters and the consideration of counterparty risk. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company recorded a gain of $20.6 million and $30.2 million, respectively, related to the RLJE Warrants which is included in Miscellaneous, net in the condensed consolidated statement of income. At September 30, 2019, the Company does not have any assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis that would be considered Level III. Fair value measurements are also used in nonrecurring valuations performed in connection with acquisition accounting. These nonrecurring valuations primarily include the valuation of affiliate and customer relationships intangible assets, advertiser relationship intangible assets and property and equipment. All of our nonrecurring valuations use significant unobservable inputs and therefore fall under Level III of the fair value hierarchy. Credit Facility Debt and Senior Notes The fair values of each of the Company's debt instruments are based on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the current rates offered to the Company for instruments of the same remaining maturities. The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments, excluding those that are carried at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, are summarized as follows: (In thousands) September 30, 2019 Carrying Estimated Debt instruments: Term loan A facility $ 732,284 $ 734,330 4.75% Notes due August 2025 787,792 824,000 5.00% Notes due April 2024 988,006 1,030,030 4.75% Notes due December 2022 595,485 606,000 Other debt 1,000 1,000 $ 3,104,567 $ 3,195,360 (In thousands) December 31, 2018 Carrying Estimated Debt instruments: Term loan A facility $ 739,710 $ 738,750 4.75% Notes due August 2025 786,458 720,000 5.00% Notes due April 2024 986,275 947,500 4.75% Notes due December 2022 594,528 580,500 Other debt 2,584 2,584 $ 3,109,555 $ 2,989,334 Fair value estimates related to the Company's debt instruments presented above are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgments and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
Derivative Financial Instruments	Sep. 30, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments	Derivative Financial Instruments Interest Rate Risk To manage interest rate risk, the Company enters into interest rate swap contracts to adjust the amount of total debt that is subject to variable interest rates. As of September 30, 2019, the Company had interest rate swap contracts outstanding with notional amounts aggregating $100.0 million that are designated as hedging instruments. The Company's outstanding interest rate swap contracts mature in December 2021. Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk We are exposed to foreign currency risk to the extent that we enter into transactions denominated in currencies other than our or our subsidiaries' respective functional currencies (non-functional currency risk), such as affiliation agreements, programming contracts, certain accounts payable and trade receivables (including intercompany amounts) that are denominated in a currency other than the applicable functional currency. The fair values of the Company's derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows: (In thousands) Balance Sheet September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Liabilities: Interest rate swap contracts Accrued liabilities $ 2,433 $ 356 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Assets: Foreign currency derivatives Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 1,508 $ 1,452 Foreign currency derivatives Other assets 1,351 2,057 Liabilities: Foreign currency derivatives Accrued liabilities $ 743 $ 700 Foreign currency derivatives Other liabilities 1,729 2,421 The amounts of gains and losses related to the Company's derivative financial instruments designated as hedging instruments are as follows: (In thousands) Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Location of Gain or (Loss) in Earnings Gain or (Loss) Reclassified Three Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: Interest rate swap contracts $ (265) $ — Interest expense $ 78 $ — (In thousands) Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Location of Gain or (Loss) in Earnings Gain or (Loss) Reclassified Nine Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: Interest rate swap contracts $ (2,190) $ — Interest expense $ 113 $ — The amounts of gains and losses related to the Company's derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments are as follows: (In thousands) Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Interest rate swap contracts Interest expense $ — $ (700) $ — $ (1,384) Foreign currency derivatives Miscellaneous, net 510 250 556 430 Other derivatives Miscellaneous, net — 27,175 — 39,464 Total $ 510 $ 26,725 $ 556 $ 38,510

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Sep. 30, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, income tax expense was $8.7 million and $53.8 million, respectively, representing an effective tax rate of 7% and 12%, respectively, as compared to the federal statutory rate of 21%. For the three months ended September 30, 2019, the effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate due primarily to a tax benefit of $13.6 million from foreign operations and a tax benefit of $11.5 million from a deferred tax adjustment to record the impact of an investment tax credit under the deferral method of accounting, partially offset by state and local income tax expense of $4.3 million and tax expense of $2.0 million resulting from a net increase in valuation allowances for foreign tax assets. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate primarily due to a tax benefit of $21.5 million resulting from a net decrease in valuation allowances for foreign tax assets, a tax benefit of $15.6 million from foreign operations, a tax benefit of $11.5 million from a deferred tax adjustment to record the impact of an investment tax credit under the deferral method of accounting, and a tax benefit of $5.6 million relating to uncertain tax positions (including accrued interest), partially offset by state and local income tax expense of $11.6 million. The decrease in the valuation allowance is primarily due to the expected utilization of foreign net operating loss carryforwards and the benefit of foreign operations is due to a deferred tax benefit resulting from the reorganization of intellectual property amongst the Company's international subsidiaries in the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The tax benefit relating to uncertain tax positions is primarily due to an audit settlement and the filing of state income tax returns under a voluntary disclosure agreement. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, income tax expense was $43.7 million and $133.1 million, respectively, representing an effective tax rate of 27% and 26%, respectively, as compared to the federal statutory rate of 21%. For the three months ended September 30, 2018, the effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate due primarily due to tax expense from foreign operations of $5.6 million and state and local income tax expense of $3.4 million. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate due primarily to tax expense of $15.8 million for an increase in valuation allowances for foreign taxes and U.S. foreign tax credits; state and local income tax expense of $9.5 million; a tax benefit of $8.3 million for the one-time rate change on deferred tax assets and liabilities that resulted from the extension of certain television production cost deductions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (enacted February 9, 2018); and a tax benefit from foreign operations of $0.6 million. At September 30, 2019, the Company had foreign tax credit carry forwards of approximately $20.2 million, expiring on various dates from 2022 through 2029. These carryforwards have been reduced by a valuation allowance of $20.2 million as it is more likely than not that these carry forwards will not be realized. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, $1.0 million relating to amortization of tax deductible second component goodwill was realized as a reduction in tax liability (as determined on a 'with-and-without' approach).

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies	Sep. 30, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Commitments As of September 30, 2019, the Company's contractual obligations not reflected on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet decreased $259.2 million, as compared to December 31, 2018, to $864.6 million. The decrease relates to the adoption of the new lease standard requiring the recognition of operating leases on the balance sheet rather than disclosed as contractual obligations. Legal Matters On December 17, 2013, Frank Darabont ("Darabont"), Ferenc, Inc., Darkwoods Productions, Inc., and Creative Artists Agency, LLC (together, the "2013 Plaintiffs"), filed a complaint in New York Supreme Court in connection with Darabont's rendering services as a writer, director and producer of the television series entitled The Walking Dead and the agreement between the parties related thereto. The Plaintiffs asserted claims for breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, for an accounting and for declaratory relief. On August 19, 2015, Plaintiffs filed their First Amended Complaint (the "Amended Complaint"), in which they retracted their claims for wrongful termination and failure to apply production tax credits in calculating Plaintiffs' contingent compensation. Plaintiffs also added a claim that Darabont is entitled to a larger share, on a percentage basis, of contingent compensation than he is currently being accorded. On September 26, 2016, Plaintiffs filed their note of issue and certificate of readiness for trial, which included a claim for damages of no less than $280 million. The parties each filed motions for summary judgment. Oral arguments of the summary judgment motions took place on September 15, 2017. On April 19, 2018, the Court granted the Company’s motion for leave to submit supplemental summary judgment briefing. A hearing on the supplemental summary judgment submissions was held on June 13, 2018. On December 10, 2018, the Court denied Plaintiffs' motion for partial summary judgment and granted in part Defendants' motion for summary judgment, dismissing four of Plaintiffs' causes of action. The Company believes that the remaining claims are without merit, denies the allegations and continues to defend the case vigorously. At this time, no determination can be made as to the ultimate outcome of this litigation or the potential liability, if any, on the part of the Company. On January 18, 2018, the 2013 Plaintiffs filed a second action in New York Supreme Court in connection with Darabont’s services on The Walking Dead television series and agreements between the parties related thereto. The claims in the action allegedly arise from Plaintiffs' audit of their participation statements covering the accounting period from inception of The Walking Dead through September 30, 2014. Plaintiffs seek no less than $20 million in damages on claims for breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and declaratory relief. The Company filed an Answer to the Complaint on April 16, 2018. On August 30, 2018, Plaintiff's filed an Amended Compliant, and on September 19, 2018, the Company answered. The parties have agreed to consolidate this action for a joint trial with the action Plaintiffs filed in the New York Supreme Court on December 17, 2013. The trial is tentatively scheduled to begin on June 1, 2020. The Company believes that the asserted claims are without merit, denies the allegations and will defend the case vigorously. The parties in the second action are presently engaged in expert discovery. At this time, no determination can be made as to the ultimate outcome of this litigation or the potential liability, if any, on the part of the Company. On August 14, 2017, Robert Kirkman, Robert Kirkman, LLC, Glen Mazzara, 44 Strong Productions, Inc., David Alpert, Circle of Confusion Productions, LLC, New Circle of Confusion Productions, Inc., Gale Anne Hurd, and Valhalla Entertainment, Inc. f/k/a Valhalla Motion Pictures, Inc. (together, the "California Plaintiffs") filed a complaint in California Superior Court in connection with California Plaintiffs’ rendering of services as writers and producers of the television series entitled The Walking Dead , as well as Fear the Walking Dead and/or Talking Dead , and the agreements between the parties related thereto (the "California Action"). The California Plaintiffs asserted that the Company has been improperly underpaying the California Plaintiffs under their contracts with the Company and they assert claims for breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, inducing breach of contract, and liability for violation of Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200. On August 15, 2017, two of the California Plaintiffs, Gale Anne Hurd and David Alpert (and their associated loan-out companies), along with Charles Eglee and his loan-out company, United Bongo Drum, Inc., filed a complaint in New York Supreme Court alleging nearly identical claims as the California Action (the "New York Action"). Hurd, Alpert, and Eglee filed the New York Action in connection with their contract claims involving The Walking Dead because their agreements contained exclusive New York jurisdiction provisions. On October 23, 2017, the parties stipulated to discontinuing the New York Action without prejudice and consolidating all of the claims in the California Action. The California Plaintiffs seek compensatory and punitive damages and restitution. The Company filed an Answer on April 30, 2018 and believes that the asserted claims are without merit and will vigorously defend against them. On August 8, 2019, the judge in the California Action ordered a trial, scheduled to begin on February 10, 2020, to resolve certain issues of contract interpretation only. The parties are presently engaged in fact discovery in preparation for the February trial. At this time, no determination can be made as to the ultimate outcome of this litigation or the potential liability, if any, on the part of the Company. The Company is party to various lawsuits and claims in the ordinary course of business, including the matters described above. Although the outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty and while the impact of these matters on the Company's results of operations in any particular subsequent reporting period could be material, management does not believe that the resolution of these matters will have a material adverse effect on the financial position of the Company or the ability of the Company to meet its financial obligations as they become due.

Equity Plans

Equity Plans	9 Months Ended
Equity Plans	Sep. 30, 2019
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Equity Plans	Equity Plans In June 2019, AMC Networks granted 34,678 restricted stock units ("RSUs") under the 2011 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors to non-employee directors that vested on the date of grant. In March 2019, AMC Networks granted 498,320 RSUs and 390,566 performance restricted stock units ("PRSUs") to certain executive officers and employees under the AMC Networks Inc. 2016 Employee Stock Plan. The RSUs vest ratably over a three The target number of PRSUs granted represents the right to receive a corresponding number of shares, subject to adjustment based on the performance of the Company against target performance criteria for a three During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, 518,583 RSUs and 349,761 PRSUs of AMC Networks Class A Common Stock previously issued to employees of the Company vested. On the vesting date, 217,265 RSUs and 150,771 PRSUs were surrendered to the Company to cover the required statutory tax withholding obligations and 301,318 RSU and 198,990 PRSU new shares of AMC Networks Class A Common Stock were issued. The units surrendered to satisfy the employees' statutory minimum tax withholding obligations for the applicable income and other employment tax had an aggregate value of $23.0 million, which has been reflected as a financing activity in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. Share-based compensation expense included in selling, general and administrative expense, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 was $13.8 million and $50.5 million, respectively, and $16.9 million and $52.0 million, respectively, the for three and nine months ended September 30, 2018. As of September 30, 2019, there was $85.3 million of total unrecognized share-based compensation cost related to outstanding unvested share-based awards. The unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average remaining period of approximately 2.1 years.

Redeemable Noncontrolling Inter

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests	9 Months Ended
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests	Sep. 30, 2019
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests The following table summarizes activity related to redeemable noncontrolling interest for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. (In thousands) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 $ 299,558 Net earnings 15,462 Distributions (10,107) Other (307) September 30, 2019 $ 304,606

Related Party Transactions

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

Cash Flows

Cash Flows	9 Months Ended
Cash Flows	Sep. 30, 2019
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash Flows	Cash Flows The Company's non-cash investing and financing activities and other supplemental data are as follows [open] : (In thousands) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities: Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid $ 1,659 $ 2,835 Supplemental Data: Cash interest paid 104,698 97,437 Income taxes paid, net 121,110 96,272

Segment Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
Segment Information	Sep. 30, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information The Company classifies its operations into two operating segments: National Networks and International and Other. These operating segments represent strategic business units that are managed separately. The Company generally allocates all corporate overhead costs within operating expenses to the Company's two operating segments based upon their proportionate estimated usage of services, including such costs as executive salaries and benefits, costs of maintaining corporate headquarters, facilities and common support functions (such as human resources, legal, finance, strategic planning and information technology) as well as sales support functions and creative and production services. The Company evaluates segment performance based on several factors, of which the primary financial measure is operating segment adjusted operating income ("AOI"), a non-GAAP measure. The Company defines AOI as operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense or benefit, impairment and related charges (including gains or losses on sales or dispositions of businesses), restructuring and other related charges and the Company's proportionate share of adjusted operating income (loss) from majority-owned equity method investees. The Company has presented the components that reconcile adjusted operating income to operating income, an accepted GAAP measure, and other information as to the continuing operations of the Company's operating segments below. (In thousands) Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 National International Inter-segment Consolidated Revenues, net Advertising $ 194,452 $ 18,872 $ (24) $ 213,300 Distribution 364,540 163,967 (23,210) 505,297 Consolidated revenues, net $ 558,992 $ 182,839 $ (23,234) $ 718,597 Operating income (loss) $ 182,479 $ (11,501) $ (2,540) $ 168,438 Share-based compensation expense 11,684 2,157 — 13,841 Depreciation and amortization 8,048 17,571 — 25,619 Restructuring and other related charges 6,199 3,992 — 10,191 Majority-owned equity investees AOI — 1,246 — 1,246 Adjusted operating income $ 208,410 $ 13,465 $ (2,540) $ 219,335 (In thousands) Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 National International Inter-segment Consolidated Revenues, net Advertising $ 199,714 $ 20,128 $ — 219,842 Distribution 360,607 131,644 (15,218) 477,033 Consolidated revenues, net $ 560,321 $ 151,772 $ (15,218) $ 696,875 Operating income (loss) $ 188,107 $ (16,749) $ (6,759) 164,599 Share-based compensation expense 13,860 3,074 — 16,934 Depreciation and amortization 8,450 13,561 — 22,011 Restructuring and other related charges — 3,139 — 3,139 Impairment and related charges — 4,486 — 4,486 Adjusted operating income $ 210,417 $ 7,511 $ (6,759) $ 211,169 (In thousands) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 National International Inter-segment Consolidated Revenues, net Advertising $ 653,031 $ 63,613 $ (75) $ 716,569 Distribution 1,126,819 469,841 (38,112) 1,558,548 Consolidated revenues, net $ 1,779,850 $ 533,454 $ (38,187) $ 2,275,117 Operating income (loss) $ 648,180 $ (52,532) $ (12,090) $ 583,558 Share-based compensation expense 41,774 8,691 — 50,465 Depreciation and amortization 24,839 50,729 — 75,568 Restructuring and other related charges 6,776 23,915 (696) 29,995 Majority-owned equity investees AOI — 4,434 — 4,434 Adjusted operating income $ 721,569 $ 35,237 $ (12,786) $ 744,020 (In thousands) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 National International Inter-segment Consolidated Revenues, net Advertising $ 672,273 $ 66,071 $ — $ 738,344 Distribution 1,148,365 343,802 (31,428) 1,460,739 Consolidated revenues, net $ 1,820,638 $ 409,873 $ (31,428) $ 2,199,083 Operating income (loss) $ 647,965 $ (44,899) $ (13,281) $ 589,785 Share-based compensation expense 42,647 9,359 — 52,006 Depreciation and amortization 25,358 38,676 — 64,034 Restructuring and other related charges — 3,139 — 3,139 Impairment and related charges — 4,486 — 4,486 Adjusted operating income $ 715,970 $ 10,761 $ (13,281) $ 713,450 Inter-segment eliminations are primarily licensing revenues recognized between the National Networks and International and Other segments as well as revenues recognized by AMC Networks Broadcasting & Technology for transmission revenues recognized from the International and Other operating segment. (In thousands) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Inter-segment revenues National Networks $ (18,140) $ (10,304) $ (29,790) $ (25,454) International and Other (5,094) (4,914) (8,397) (5,974) $ (23,234) $ (15,218) $ (38,187) $ (31,428) The table below summarizes revenues based on customer location: (In thousands) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Revenues United States $ 579,913 $ 550,573 $ 1,847,491 $ 1,737,336 Europe 108,365 108,607 299,782 311,294 Other 30,319 37,695 127,844 150,453 $ 718,597 $ 696,875 $ 2,275,117 $ 2,199,083 The table below summarizes property and equipment based on asset location: (In thousands) September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Property and equipment, net United States $ 230,869 $ 202,833 Europe 24,314 27,218 Other 14,104 16,211 $ 269,287 $ 246,262

Condensed Consolidating Financi

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	9 Months Ended
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	Sep. 30, 2019
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Debt of AMC Networks includes $600 million of 4.75% senior notes due December 2022, $1 billion of 5.00% senior notes due April 2024 and $800 million of 4.75% senior notes due August 2025. All outstanding senior notes issued by AMC Networks (for purposes of this Note 20, "Parent Company") are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by certain of its existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries (the "Guarantor Subsidiaries"). All Guarantor Subsidiaries are owned 100% by AMC Networks. The outstanding notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Guarantor Subsidiaries on a joint and several basis. Set forth below are condensed consolidating financial statements presenting the financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, and cash flows of (i) the Parent Company, (ii) the Guarantor Subsidiaries on a combined basis (as such guarantees are joint and several), (iii) the direct and indirect non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Parent Company (the "Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries") on a combined basis and (iv) reclassifications and eliminations necessary to arrive at the information for the Company on a consolidated basis. Basis of Presentation In presenting the condensed consolidating financial statements, the equity method of accounting has been applied to (i) the Parent Company's interests in the Guarantor Subsidiaries and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, and (ii) the Guarantor Subsidiaries' interests in the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, even though all such subsidiaries meet the requirements to be consolidated under GAAP. All intercompany balances and transactions between the Parent Company, the Guarantor Subsidiaries and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries have been eliminated, as shown in the column "Eliminations." The accounting basis in all subsidiaries, including goodwill and identified intangible assets, have been allocated to the applicable subsidiaries. Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet September 30, 2019 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 437 $ 552,653 $ 220,296 $ — $ 773,386 Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts) — 543,065 264,416 — 807,481 Current portion of program rights, net — 296,682 160,241 (635) 456,288 Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable (24,284) 246,542 14,325 (48,828) 187,755 Total current assets (23,847) 1,638,942 659,278 (49,463) 2,224,910 Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation — 204,599 64,688 — 269,287 Investment in affiliates 3,884,536 1,635,646 — (5,520,182) — Program rights, net — 815,763 236,459 (1,154) 1,051,068 Long-term intercompany notes receivable — — 54 (54) — Deferred carriage fees, net — 15,814 1,518 — 17,332 Intangible assets, net — 154,008 386,357 — 540,365 Goodwill — 64,286 717,948 — 782,234 Deferred tax asset, net 9 — 61,367 — 61,376 Operating lease right-of-use asset 96,722 20,213 55,640 — 172,575 Other assets 45,436 169,686 282,734 1,206 499,062 Total assets $ 4,002,856 $ 4,718,957 $ 2,466,043 $ (5,569,647) $ 5,618,209 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 24,986 $ 29,919 $ 68,933 $ — $ 123,838 Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable 19,059 116,208 152,498 (48,828) 238,937 Current portion of program rights obligations — 242,545 68,143 — 310,688 Deferred revenue — 36,303 30,005 (583) 65,725 Current portion of long-term debt 46,875 — 1,000 — 47,875 Current portion of lease obligations 13,847 7,027 12,475 — 33,349 Total current liabilities 104,767 432,002 333,054 (49,411) 820,412 Program rights obligations — 270,171 14,253 — 284,424 Long-term debt, net 3,056,692 — — — 3,056,692 Lease obligations 118,809 19,718 76,724 — 215,251 Deferred tax liability, net 74,687 — 47,697 — 122,384 Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable 19,777 117,719 22,199 (54) 159,641 Total liabilities 3,374,732 839,610 493,927 (49,465) 4,658,804 Commitments and contingencies Redeemable noncontrolling interests — (5,189) 309,795 — 304,606 Stockholders' equity: AMC Networks stockholders' equity 628,124 3,884,536 1,635,646 (5,520,182) 628,124 Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 26,675 — 26,675 Total stockholders' equity 628,124 3,884,536 1,662,321 (5,520,182) 654,799 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 4,002,856 $ 4,718,957 $ 2,466,043 $ (5,569,647) $ 5,618,209 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet December 31, 2018 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 121 $ 368,151 $ 186,614 $ — $ 554,886 Accounts receivable, trade (including amounts due from related parties, net, less allowance for doubtful accounts) 16 600,121 235,840 — 835,977 Current portion of program rights, net — 292,002 148,955 (218) 440,739 Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable 6,543 158,936 23,549 (57,219) 131,809 Total current assets 6,680 1,419,210 594,958 (57,437) 1,963,411 Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation — 175,040 71,222 — 246,262 Investment in affiliates 3,656,003 1,655,083 — (5,311,086) — Program rights, net — 969,802 245,862 (1,613) 1,214,051 Long-term intercompany notes receivable — — 190 (190) — Deferred carriage fees, net — 15,993 838 — 16,831 Intangible assets, net — 161,417 417,490 — 578,907 Goodwill — 65,282 732,755 — 798,037 Deferred tax asset, net — — 19,272 — 19,272 Other assets — 149,724 292,068 441,792 Total assets $ 3,662,683 $ 4,611,551 $ 2,374,655 $ (5,370,326) $ 5,278,563 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ — $ 34,630 $ 72,436 $ — $ 107,066 Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable 35,189 173,836 114,943 (59,050) 264,918 Current portion of program rights obligations — 259,414 84,175 — 343,589 Deferred revenue — 34,608 20,816 — 55,424 Current portion of long-term debt 18,750 — 2,584 — 21,334 Current portion of capital lease obligations — 2,941 2,149 — 5,090 Total current liabilities 53,939 505,429 297,103 (59,050) 797,421 Program rights obligations — 349,814 23,435 — 373,249 Long-term debt, net 3,088,221 — — — 3,088,221 Capital lease obligations — 1,420 20,007 — 21,427 Deferred tax liability, net 140,474 — 4,969 — 145,443 Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable 63,369 98,885 45,972 (190) 208,036 Total liabilities 3,346,003 955,548 391,486 (59,240) 4,633,797 Commitments and contingencies Redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 299,558 — 299,558 Stockholders' equity: AMC Networks stockholders' equity 316,680 3,656,003 1,655,083 (5,311,086) 316,680 Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 28,528 — 28,528 Total stockholders' equity 316,680 3,656,003 1,683,611 (5,311,086) 345,208 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 3,662,683 $ 4,611,551 $ 2,374,655 $ (5,370,326) $ 5,278,563 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net $ — $ 474,512 $ 246,695 $ (2,610) $ 718,597 Operating expenses: Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization) — 203,925 152,443 (1,376) 354,992 Selling, general and administrative — 100,496 59,835 (974) 159,357 Depreciation and amortization — 12,405 13,214 — 25,619 Restructuring and other related charges — 10,180 11 — 10,191 Total operating expenses — 327,006 225,503 (2,350) 550,159 Operating income — 147,506 21,192 (260) 168,438 Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (38,751) 3,564 192 — (34,995) Share of affiliates’ income 159,156 11,294 — (170,450) — Miscellaneous, net (277) (880) (593) 260 (1,490) Total other income (expense) 120,128 13,978 (401) (170,190) (36,485) Income from operations before income taxes 120,128 161,484 20,791 (170,450) 131,953 Income tax expense (3,205) (2,328) (3,194) — (8,727) Net income including noncontrolling interests 116,923 159,156 17,597 (170,450) 123,226 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (6,303) — (6,303) Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 116,923 $ 159,156 $ 11,294 $ (170,450) $ 116,923 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net $ — $ 485,737 $ 214,150 $ (3,012) $ 696,875 Operating expenses: Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization) — 216,253 130,901 (756) 346,398 Selling, general and administrative — 106,068 52,431 (2,257) 156,242 Depreciation and amortization — 11,297 10,714 — 22,011 Impairment charges — — 4,486 — 4,486 Restructuring expense — 2,275 864 — 3,139 Total operating expenses — 335,893 199,396 (3,013) 532,276 Operating income — 149,844 14,754 1 164,599 Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (38,316) 2,178 3,103 — (33,035) Share of affiliates’ income (loss) 187,659 37,704 — (225,363) — Miscellaneous, net (101) 213 28,651 (1) 28,762 Total other income (expense) 149,242 40,095 31,754 (225,364) (4,273) Income from operations before income taxes 149,242 189,939 46,508 (225,363) 160,326 Income tax expense (37,985) (2,280) (3,401) — (43,666) Net income including noncontrolling interests 111,257 187,659 43,107 (225,363) 116,660 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (5,403) — (5,403) Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 111,257 $ 187,659 $ 37,704 $ (225,363) $ 111,257 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net $ — $ 1,565,851 $ 720,274 $ (11,008) $ 2,275,117 Operating expenses: Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization) — 657,992 426,308 (3,537) 1,080,763 Selling, general and administrative — 321,524 191,005 (7,296) 505,233 Depreciation and amortization — 37,529 38,039 — 75,568 Restructuring and other related charges — 26,472 3,523 — 29,995 Total operating expenses — 1,043,517 658,875 (10,833) 1,691,559 Operating income — 522,334 61,399 (175) 583,558 Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (116,708) 10,470 827 — (105,411) Share of affiliates’ income 545,540 19,817 — (565,357) — Miscellaneous, net (417) (71) (16,659) 175 (16,972) Total other income (expense) 428,415 30,216 (15,832) (565,182) (122,383) Income from operations before income taxes 428,415 552,550 45,567 (565,357) 461,175 Income tax expense (39,352) (7,010) (7,445) — (53,807) Net income including noncontrolling interests 389,063 545,540 38,122 (565,357) 407,368 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (18,305) — (18,305) Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 389,063 $ 545,540 $ 19,817 $ (565,357) $ 389,063 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net $ — $ 1,609,916 $ 600,542 $ (11,375) $ 2,199,083 Operating expenses: Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization) — 687,055 359,165 (2,648) 1,043,572 Selling, general and administrative — 348,590 154,206 (8,729) 494,067 Depreciation and amortization — 33,276 30,758 — 64,034 Impairment and related charges — — 4,486 — 4,486 Restructuring expense — 2,275 864 — 3,139 Total operating expenses — 1,071,196 549,479 (11,377) 1,609,298 Operating income — 538,720 51,063 2 589,785 Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (113,057) 25,790 (12,887) — (100,154) Share of affiliates’ income 607,374 51,010 — (658,384) — Miscellaneous, net (48) (1,557) 32,596 (2) 30,989 Total other income (expense) 494,269 75,243 19,709 (658,386) (69,165) Income from operations before income taxes 494,269 613,963 70,772 (658,384) 520,620 Income tax expense (119,961) (6,589) (6,542) — (133,092) Net income including noncontrolling interests 374,308 607,374 64,230 (658,384) 387,528 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (13,220) — (13,220) Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 374,308 $ 607,374 $ 51,010 $ (658,384) $ 374,308 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net income including noncontrolling interests $ 116,923 $ 159,156 $ 17,597 $ (170,450) $ 123,226 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment (33,281) — (33,281) 33,281 (33,281) Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps (187) — — — (187) Other comprehensive (loss) income, before income taxes (33,468) — (33,281) 33,281 (33,468) Income tax benefit 335 — — — 335 Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes (33,133) — (33,281) 33,281 (33,133) Comprehensive income (loss) 83,790 159,156 (15,684) (137,169) 90,093 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (5,217) — (5,217) Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders $ 83,790 $ 159,156 $ (20,901) $ (137,169) $ 84,876 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net income including noncontrolling interest $ 111,257 $ 187,659 $ 43,107 $ (225,363) $ 116,660 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment (6,094) — (6,094) 6,094 (6,094) Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes (6,094) — (6,094) 6,094 (6,094) Comprehensive income 105,163 187,659 37,013 (219,269) 110,566 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (5,218) — (5,218) Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 105,163 $ 187,659 $ 31,795 $ (219,269) $ 105,348 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net income including noncontrolling interest $ 389,063 $ 545,540 $ 38,122 $ (565,357) $ 407,368 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment (38,490) — (38,490) 38,490 (38,490) Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps (2,076) — — — (2,076) Other comprehensive loss, before income taxes (40,566) — (38,490) 38,490 (40,566) Income tax benefit 483 — — — 483 Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes (40,083) — (38,490) 38,490 (40,083) Comprehensive income (loss) 348,980 545,540 (368) (526,867) 367,285 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (17,048) — (17,048) Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 348,980 $ 545,540 $ (17,416) $ (526,867) $ 350,237 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net income including noncontrolling interest $ 374,308 $ 607,374 $ 64,230 $ (658,384) $ 387,528 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment (32,679) — (32,679) 32,679 (32,679) Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes (32,679) — (32,679) 32,679 (32,679) Comprehensive income 341,629 607,374 31,551 (625,705) 354,849 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (11,954) — (11,954) Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 341,629 $ 607,374 $ 19,597 $ (625,705) $ 342,895 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by operating activities $ 183,552 $ 599,576 $ 199,082 $ (581,813) $ 400,397 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures — (62,741) (6,355) — (69,096) Return of capital from investees — 1,354 7,878 — 9,232 Increase (decrease) to investment in affiliates (255,160) (39,259) — 294,419 — Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (255,160) (100,646) 1,523 294,419 (59,864) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt — — 1,521 — 1,521 Repayment of long-term debt (9,375) — (3,238) — (12,613) Deemed repurchases of restricted stock units (23,019) — — — (23,019) Purchase of treasury stock (70,598) — — — (70,598) Proceeds from stock option exercises 4,630 — — — 4,630 Principal payments on finance lease obligations — (2,476) (1,583) — (4,059) Distributions to noncontrolling interests — — (13,545) — (13,545) Net cash used in financing activities (98,362) (2,476) (16,845) — (117,683) Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents from operations (169,970) 496,454 183,760 (287,394) 222,850 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 170,286 (311,952) (150,078) 287,394 (4,350) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 121 368,151 186,614 — 554,886 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 437 $ 552,653 $ 220,296 $ — $ 773,386 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by operating activities $ 426,876 $ 1,180,996 $ (477,659) $ (658,401) $ 471,812 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures — (51,695) (9,079) — (60,774) Return of capital from investees — — 523 — 523 Investment in investees — — (90,080) — (90,080) Payments for acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired — (675) (34,879) — (35,554) Increase (decrease) to investment in affiliates (129,968) (1,798,987) 1,040,871 888,084 — Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (129,968) (1,851,357) 907,356 888,084 (185,885) Cash flows from financing activities: Deemed repurchases of restricted stock units (15,734) — — — (15,734) Purchase of treasury stock (267,400) — — — (267,400) Proceeds from stock option exercises 4,317 — — — 4,317 Principal payments on capital lease obligations — (2,223) (1,655) — (3,878) Distributions to noncontrolling interests — — (9,333) — (9,333) Net cash used in financing activities (278,817) (2,223) (10,988) — (292,028) Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents from operations 18,091 (672,584) 418,709 229,683 (6,101) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 6,716 641,460 (406,458) (229,683) 12,035 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 320 391,248 167,215 — 558,783 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 25,127 $ 360,124 $ 179,466 $ — $ 564,717

Description of Business and B_2

Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of AMC Networks and its subsidiaries in which a controlling voting interest is maintained or variable interest entities ("VIEs") in which the Company has determined it is the primary beneficiary. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Investments in business entities in which the Company lacks control but does have the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Unaudited Interim Financial Statements These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for interim financial information and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), and should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2018 contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K ("2018 Form 10-K") filed with the SEC. The condensed consolidated financial statements presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are unaudited; however, in the opinion of management, such financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that might be expected for future interim periods or for the full year ending December 31, 2019.
Program Rights	Program RightsThe Company periodically reviews the programming usefulness of its licensed and owned original program rights based on a series of factors, including expected future revenue generation from airings on the Company's networks and other exploitation opportunities, ratings, type and quality of program material, standards and practices, and fitness for exhibition through various forms of distribution. If it is determined that film or other program rights have limited, or no, future programming usefulness, a write-off of the unamortized cost is included in technical and operating expense.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements; and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates and judgments inherent in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements
Adoption of New Lease Standard and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	Adoption of New Lease Standard The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) on January 1, 2019, using the modified retrospective approach and effective date method. In addition, the Company elected the package of practical expedients, permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard, which among other things, allowed for the carry forward of the historical classification of leases. The adoption of the new standard resulted in additional net lease assets of $180.0 million (which is net of the historical deferred rent liability balance of $57.0 million) and lease liabilities of $237.0 million, respectively, as of January 1, 2019. The new standard did not materially impact our consolidated net income or cash flows. See Note 10 for further discussion regarding leases. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820) . ASU 2018-13 changes the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements and is effective for the first quarter of 2020, with early adoption permitted. ASU 2018-13 changes disclosure requirements related to transfers between Level I and II assets, as well as several aspects surrounding the valuation process and unrealized gains and losses related to Level III assets. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of the modified disclosure requirements will have on its consolidated financial statements. In March 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-02, Improvements to Accounting for Costs of Films and License Agreements for Program Materials

Revenue Recognition (Tables)

Revenue Recognition (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Revenue Recognition (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability	The following table provides information about receivables, contract assets, and contract liabilities from contracts with customers. (In thousands) September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Balances from contracts with customers: Accounts receivable (including long-term, included in Other assets) $ 1,077,706 $ 1,018,105 Contract assets, short-term (included in Other current assets) 10,859 9,131 Contract assets, long-term (included in Other assets) 6,386 8,136 Contract liabilities (Deferred revenue) 65,725 55,424

Net Income per Share (Tables)

Net Income per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Net Income per Share (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares	The following is a reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding: (In thousands) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 55,847 56,875 56,339 58,519 Effect of dilution: Stock options 7 31 18 12 Restricted stock units 751 873 861 750 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 56,605 57,779 57,218 59,281

Restructuring and Other Relat_2

Restructuring and Other Related Charges (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Restructuring and Other Related Charges (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2019
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Summary of Accrued Restructuring Costs	The following table summarizes the restructuring and other related charges recognized by operating segment: (In thousands) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2019 National Networks $ 6,199 $ 6,776 International & Other 3,992 23,915 Inter-segment eliminations — (696) Total restructuring and other related charges $ 10,191 $ 29,995 The following table summarizes the restructuring and other charges recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019: (In thousands) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2019 Restructuring charges $ 10,191 $ 16,978 Other related charges — 13,017 Total restructuring and other related charges $ 10,191 $ 29,995 The following table summarizes the accrued restructuring costs: (In thousands) Severance and employee-related costs Other related costs Total Balance, December 31, 2018 $ 33,774 $ 1,415 $ 35,189 Charges 15,215 1,763 16,978 Cash payments (23,577) (414) (23,991) Non-cash adjustments (598) (2,568) (3,166) Currency translation 10 16 26 Balance, September 30, 2019 $ 24,824 $ 212 $ 25,036

Business Combinations (Tables)

Business Combinations (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Business Combinations (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2019
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information	The pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved had the acquisition taken place on the date indicated or that may result in the future. (In thousands, except per share data) Pro Forma Financial Information Pro Forma Financial Information Revenues, net $ 721,196 $ 2,313,885 Income from operations before income taxes $ 152,402 $ 498,919 Net income per share, basic $ 1.83 $ 6.05 Net income per share, diluted $ 1.80 $ 5.97
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Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The following table summarizes the preliminary valuation of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of October 1, 2018, the date the Company obtained a controlling interest (in thousands). Fair value of equity consideration transferred $ 41,513 Fair value of previously held equity interest 130,890 Fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interest 103,359 $ 275,762 Allocation to net assets acquired: Cash 3,360 Accounts receivable 16,316 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 963 Programming rights 69,775 Property and equipment 2,841 Other assets (equity method investments) 38,800 Intangible assets 126,600 Accounts payable (12,008) Accrued liabilities (43,441) Debt (25,187) 178,019 Goodwill 97,743 $ 275,762
Levity
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The following table summarizes the valuation of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed (in thousands). Cash paid for controlling interest $ 48,350 Redeemable noncontrolling interest 30,573 $ 78,923 Allocation to net assets acquired: Cash 13,471 Other current assets 17,251 Property and equipment 20,663 Intangible assets 46,413 Other noncurrent assets 3,306 Current liabilities (23,647) Noncurrent liabilities (21,394) Noncontrolling interests acquired (1,354) Fair value of net assets acquired 54,709 Goodwill 24,214 $ 78,923

Goodwill and Other Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill	The carrying amount of goodwill, by operating segment is as follows: (In thousands) National Networks International Total December 31, 2018 $ 238,431 $ 559,606 $ 798,037 Purchase accounting adjustments — 8 8 Amortization of "second component" goodwill (996) — (996) Foreign currency translation — (14,815) (14,815) September 30, 2019 $ 237,435 $ 544,799 $ 782,234
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	The following tables summarize information relating to the Company's identifiable intangible assets: (In thousands) September 30, 2019 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Estimated Useful Lives Amortizable intangible assets: Affiliate and customer relationships $ 609,060 $ (219,962) $ 389,098 6 to 25 years Advertiser relationships 46,282 (20,768) 25,514 11 years Trade names 122,320 (22,166) 100,154 3 to 20 years Other amortizable intangible assets 13,145 (7,446) 5,699 5 to 15 years Total amortizable intangible assets 790,807 (270,342) 520,465 Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks 19,900 — 19,900 Total intangible assets $ 810,707 $ (270,342) $ 540,365 (In thousands) December 31, 2018 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Amortizable intangible assets: Affiliate and customer relationships $ 620,771 $ (198,500) $ 422,271 Advertiser relationships 46,282 (17,613) 28,669 Trade names 118,772 (17,971) 100,801 Other amortizable intangible assets 13,643 (6,377) 7,266 Total amortizable intangible assets 799,468 (240,461) 559,007 Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks 19,900 — 19,900 Total intangible assets $ 819,368 $ (240,461) $ 578,907
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets	The following tables summarize information relating to the Company's identifiable intangible assets: (In thousands) September 30, 2019 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Estimated Useful Lives Amortizable intangible assets: Affiliate and customer relationships $ 609,060 $ (219,962) $ 389,098 6 to 25 years Advertiser relationships 46,282 (20,768) 25,514 11 years Trade names 122,320 (22,166) 100,154 3 to 20 years Other amortizable intangible assets 13,145 (7,446) 5,699 5 to 15 years Total amortizable intangible assets 790,807 (270,342) 520,465 Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks 19,900 — 19,900 Total intangible assets $ 810,707 $ (270,342) $ 540,365 (In thousands) December 31, 2018 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Amortizable intangible assets: Affiliate and customer relationships $ 620,771 $ (198,500) $ 422,271 Advertiser relationships 46,282 (17,613) 28,669 Trade names 118,772 (17,971) 100,801 Other amortizable intangible assets 13,643 (6,377) 7,266 Total amortizable intangible assets 799,468 (240,461) 559,007 Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Trademarks 19,900 — 19,900 Total intangible assets $ 819,368 $ (240,461) $ 578,907
Schedule of Estimated Amortization Expense	Estimated aggregate amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization for each of the following five years is: (In thousands) Years Ending December 31, 2019 $ 46,990 2020 46,666 2021 46,061 2022 45,654 2023 45,573

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2019
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities	Accrued liabilities consist of the following: (In thousands) September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Employee related costs 88,202 100,729 Participations and residuals 81,033 70,955 Other accrued expenses 69,702 93,234 Total accrued liabilities $ 238,937 $ 264,918

Long-term Debt (Tables)

Long-term Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Long-term Debt (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments	The Company's long-term debt consists of the following: (In thousands) September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Senior Secured Credit Facility: (a) Term Loan A Facility $ 740,625 $ 750,000 Senior Notes: 4.75% Notes due August 2025 800,000 800,000 5.00% Notes due April 2024 1,000,000 1,000,000 4.75% Notes due December 2022 600,000 600,000 Other debt 1,000 2,584 Total long-term debt 3,141,625 3,152,584 Unamortized discount (25,588) (29,181) Unamortized deferred financing costs (11,470) (13,848) Long-term debt, net 3,104,567 3,109,555 Current portion of long-term debt 47,875 21,334 Noncurrent portion of long-term debt $ 3,056,692 $ 3,088,221 (a) The Company's $500 million revolving credit facility remains undrawn at September 30, 2019. Total undrawn revolver commitments are available to be drawn for general corporate purposes of the Company.

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Leases (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Summary of Leases Included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	The following table summarizes the leases included in the consolidated balance sheets as follows: (In thousands) Balance Sheet September 30, 2019 Assets Operating Operating lease right-of-use asset $ 172,575 Finance Property and equipment, net 16,085 Total lease assets $ 188,660 Liabilities Current: Operating Current portion of lease obligations $ 29,519 Finance Current portion of lease obligations 3,830 $ 33,349 Noncurrent: Operating Lease obligations $ 197,006 Finance Lease obligations 18,245 215,251 Total lease liabilities $ 248,600
Summary of Lease Costs	The following table summarizes the lease costs included in the condensed consolidated statement of income: (In thousands) Income Statement Location Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Operating lease costs SG&A expenses $ 8,428 $ 24,875 Finance lease costs: Amortization of leased assets Depreciation and amortization 590 1,964 Interest on lease liabilities Net interest expense 610 1,932 Short term lease costs SG&A expenses 162 3,036 Variable lease costs SG&A expenses 289 767 Total net lease cost $ 10,079 $ 32,574
Summary of Maturity of Operating Lease Liabilities	The following table summarizes the maturity of lease liabilities for operating and finance leases: (In thousands) Operating Leases Finance Leases Total 2019 $ 10,042 $ 1,627 $ 11,669 2020 38,735 5,813 44,548 2021 32,446 4,339 36,785 2022 34,045 4,364 38,409 2023 34,590 4,390 38,980 Thereafter 122,817 9,559 132,376 Total lease payments 272,675 30,092 302,767 Less: Interest 46,150 8,017 54,167 Present value of lease liabilities $ 226,525 $ 22,075 $ 248,600
Summary of Maturity of Finance Lease Liabilities	The following table summarizes the maturity of lease liabilities for operating and finance leases: (In thousands) Operating Leases Finance Leases Total 2019 $ 10,042 $ 1,627 $ 11,669 2020 38,735 5,813 44,548 2021 32,446 4,339 36,785 2022 34,045 4,364 38,409 2023 34,590 4,390 38,980 Thereafter 122,817 9,559 132,376 Total lease payments 272,675 30,092 302,767 Less: Interest 46,150 8,017 54,167 Present value of lease liabilities $ 226,525 $ 22,075 $ 248,600
Summary of Lease Information	The following table summarizes the weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate for operating and finance leases: September 30, 2019 Weighted average remaining lease term (years): Operating leases 7.97 Finance leases 5.92 Weighted average discount rate: Operating leases 4.75 % Finance leases 10.40 %
Summary of Supplemental Cash Paid for Amounts in the Measurement of Lease Liabilities	The following table summarizes the supplemental cash paid for amounts in the measurement of lease liabilities: September 30, 2019 Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 19,688 Financing cash flows from finance leases $ 4,059

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis	The following table presents for each of these hierarchy levels, the Company's financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018: (In thousands) Level I Level II Level III Total At September 30, 2019: Assets Cash equivalents $ 176,115 $ — $ — $ 176,115 Marketable securities 970 — — 970 Foreign currency derivatives — 2,859 — 2,859 Liabilities Interest rate swap contracts $ — $ 2,433 $ — $ 2,433 Foreign currency derivatives — 2,472 — 2,472 At December 31, 2018: Assets Cash equivalents $ 68,498 $ — $ — $ 68,498 Marketable securities 1,173 — — 1,173 Foreign currency derivatives — 3,509 — 3,509 Liabilities Interest rate swap contracts $ — $ 356 $ — $ 356 Foreign currency derivatives — 3,121 — 3,121
Carrying Values And Fair Values Of The Company's Financial Instruments	The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments, excluding those that are carried at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheets, are summarized as follows: (In thousands) September 30, 2019 Carrying Estimated Debt instruments: Term loan A facility $ 732,284 $ 734,330 4.75% Notes due August 2025 787,792 824,000 5.00% Notes due April 2024 988,006 1,030,030 4.75% Notes due December 2022 595,485 606,000 Other debt 1,000 1,000 $ 3,104,567 $ 3,195,360 (In thousands) December 31, 2018 Carrying Estimated Debt instruments: Term loan A facility $ 739,710 $ 738,750 4.75% Notes due August 2025 786,458 720,000 5.00% Notes due April 2024 986,275 947,500 4.75% Notes due December 2022 594,528 580,500 Other debt 2,584 2,584 $ 3,109,555 $ 2,989,334

Derivative Financial Instrume_2

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments Included In Balance Sheets	The fair values of the Company's derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows: (In thousands) Balance Sheet September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Liabilities: Interest rate swap contracts Accrued liabilities $ 2,433 $ 356 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Assets: Foreign currency derivatives Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 1,508 $ 1,452 Foreign currency derivatives Other assets 1,351 2,057 Liabilities: Foreign currency derivatives Accrued liabilities $ 743 $ 700 Foreign currency derivatives Other liabilities 1,729 2,421
Schedule of Gains And Losses Related To Derivative Instruments	The amounts of gains and losses related to the Company's derivative financial instruments designated as hedging instruments are as follows: (In thousands) Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Location of Gain or (Loss) in Earnings Gain or (Loss) Reclassified Three Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: Interest rate swap contracts $ (265) $ — Interest expense $ 78 $ — (In thousands) Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Location of Gain or (Loss) in Earnings Gain or (Loss) Reclassified Nine Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships: Interest rate swap contracts $ (2,190) $ — Interest expense $ 113 $ —
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location	The amounts of gains and losses related to the Company's derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments are as follows: (In thousands) Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Interest rate swap contracts Interest expense $ — $ (700) $ — $ (1,384) Foreign currency derivatives Miscellaneous, net 510 250 556 430 Other derivatives Miscellaneous, net — 27,175 — 39,464 Total $ 510 $ 26,725 $ 556 $ 38,510

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int_2

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2019
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	The following table summarizes activity related to redeemable noncontrolling interest for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. (In thousands) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 $ 299,558 Net earnings 15,462 Distributions (10,107) Other (307) September 30, 2019 $ 304,606

Cash Flows (Tables)

Cash Flows (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Cash Flows (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2019
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary Of Non-Cash Activities And Other Supplemental Data	The Company's non-cash investing and financing activities and other supplemental data are as follows [open] : (In thousands) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities: Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid $ 1,659 $ 2,835 Supplemental Data: Cash interest paid 104,698 97,437 Income taxes paid, net 121,110 96,272

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Segment Information (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summary of Continuing Operations By Reportable Segment	The Company evaluates segment performance based on several factors, of which the primary financial measure is operating segment adjusted operating income ("AOI"), a non-GAAP measure. The Company defines AOI as operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense or benefit, impairment and related charges (including gains or losses on sales or dispositions of businesses), restructuring and other related charges and the Company's proportionate share of adjusted operating income (loss) from majority-owned equity method investees. The Company has presented the components that reconcile adjusted operating income to operating income, an accepted GAAP measure, and other information as to the continuing operations of the Company's operating segments below. (In thousands) Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 National International Inter-segment Consolidated Revenues, net Advertising $ 194,452 $ 18,872 $ (24) $ 213,300 Distribution 364,540 163,967 (23,210) 505,297 Consolidated revenues, net $ 558,992 $ 182,839 $ (23,234) $ 718,597 Operating income (loss) $ 182,479 $ (11,501) $ (2,540) $ 168,438 Share-based compensation expense 11,684 2,157 — 13,841 Depreciation and amortization 8,048 17,571 — 25,619 Restructuring and other related charges 6,199 3,992 — 10,191 Majority-owned equity investees AOI — 1,246 — 1,246 Adjusted operating income $ 208,410 $ 13,465 $ (2,540) $ 219,335 (In thousands) Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 National International Inter-segment Consolidated Revenues, net Advertising $ 199,714 $ 20,128 $ — 219,842 Distribution 360,607 131,644 (15,218) 477,033 Consolidated revenues, net $ 560,321 $ 151,772 $ (15,218) $ 696,875 Operating income (loss) $ 188,107 $ (16,749) $ (6,759) 164,599 Share-based compensation expense 13,860 3,074 — 16,934 Depreciation and amortization 8,450 13,561 — 22,011 Restructuring and other related charges — 3,139 — 3,139 Impairment and related charges — 4,486 — 4,486 Adjusted operating income $ 210,417 $ 7,511 $ (6,759) $ 211,169 (In thousands) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 National International Inter-segment Consolidated Revenues, net Advertising $ 653,031 $ 63,613 $ (75) $ 716,569 Distribution 1,126,819 469,841 (38,112) 1,558,548 Consolidated revenues, net $ 1,779,850 $ 533,454 $ (38,187) $ 2,275,117 Operating income (loss) $ 648,180 $ (52,532) $ (12,090) $ 583,558 Share-based compensation expense 41,774 8,691 — 50,465 Depreciation and amortization 24,839 50,729 — 75,568 Restructuring and other related charges 6,776 23,915 (696) 29,995 Majority-owned equity investees AOI — 4,434 — 4,434 Adjusted operating income $ 721,569 $ 35,237 $ (12,786) $ 744,020 (In thousands) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 National International Inter-segment Consolidated Revenues, net Advertising $ 672,273 $ 66,071 $ — $ 738,344 Distribution 1,148,365 343,802 (31,428) 1,460,739 Consolidated revenues, net $ 1,820,638 $ 409,873 $ (31,428) $ 2,199,083 Operating income (loss) $ 647,965 $ (44,899) $ (13,281) $ 589,785 Share-based compensation expense 42,647 9,359 — 52,006 Depreciation and amortization 25,358 38,676 — 64,034 Restructuring and other related charges — 3,139 — 3,139 Impairment and related charges — 4,486 — 4,486 Adjusted operating income $ 715,970 $ 10,761 $ (13,281) $ 713,450
Summary of Inter-Segment Eliminations	Inter-segment eliminations are primarily licensing revenues recognized between the National Networks and International and Other segments as well as revenues recognized by AMC Networks Broadcasting & Technology for transmission revenues recognized from the International and Other operating segment. (In thousands) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Inter-segment revenues National Networks $ (18,140) $ (10,304) $ (29,790) $ (25,454) International and Other (5,094) (4,914) (8,397) (5,974) $ (23,234) $ (15,218) $ (38,187) $ (31,428)
Schedule of Revenue by Geographic Area	The table below summarizes revenues based on customer location: (In thousands) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Revenues United States $ 579,913 $ 550,573 $ 1,847,491 $ 1,737,336 Europe 108,365 108,607 299,782 311,294 Other 30,319 37,695 127,844 150,453 $ 718,597 $ 696,875 $ 2,275,117 $ 2,199,083
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets	The table below summarizes property and equipment based on asset location: (In thousands) September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Property and equipment, net United States $ 230,869 $ 202,833 Europe 24,314 27,218 Other 14,104 16,211 $ 269,287 $ 246,262

Condensed Consolidating Finan_2

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Tables)	Sep. 30, 2019
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet	The accounting basis in all subsidiaries, including goodwill and identified intangible assets, have been allocated to the applicable subsidiaries. Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet September 30, 2019 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 437 $ 552,653 $ 220,296 $ — $ 773,386 Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts) — 543,065 264,416 — 807,481 Current portion of program rights, net — 296,682 160,241 (635) 456,288 Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable (24,284) 246,542 14,325 (48,828) 187,755 Total current assets (23,847) 1,638,942 659,278 (49,463) 2,224,910 Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation — 204,599 64,688 — 269,287 Investment in affiliates 3,884,536 1,635,646 — (5,520,182) — Program rights, net — 815,763 236,459 (1,154) 1,051,068 Long-term intercompany notes receivable — — 54 (54) — Deferred carriage fees, net — 15,814 1,518 — 17,332 Intangible assets, net — 154,008 386,357 — 540,365 Goodwill — 64,286 717,948 — 782,234 Deferred tax asset, net 9 — 61,367 — 61,376 Operating lease right-of-use asset 96,722 20,213 55,640 — 172,575 Other assets 45,436 169,686 282,734 1,206 499,062 Total assets $ 4,002,856 $ 4,718,957 $ 2,466,043 $ (5,569,647) $ 5,618,209 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 24,986 $ 29,919 $ 68,933 $ — $ 123,838 Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable 19,059 116,208 152,498 (48,828) 238,937 Current portion of program rights obligations — 242,545 68,143 — 310,688 Deferred revenue — 36,303 30,005 (583) 65,725 Current portion of long-term debt 46,875 — 1,000 — 47,875 Current portion of lease obligations 13,847 7,027 12,475 — 33,349 Total current liabilities 104,767 432,002 333,054 (49,411) 820,412 Program rights obligations — 270,171 14,253 — 284,424 Long-term debt, net 3,056,692 — — — 3,056,692 Lease obligations 118,809 19,718 76,724 — 215,251 Deferred tax liability, net 74,687 — 47,697 — 122,384 Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable 19,777 117,719 22,199 (54) 159,641 Total liabilities 3,374,732 839,610 493,927 (49,465) 4,658,804 Commitments and contingencies Redeemable noncontrolling interests — (5,189) 309,795 — 304,606 Stockholders' equity: AMC Networks stockholders' equity 628,124 3,884,536 1,635,646 (5,520,182) 628,124 Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 26,675 — 26,675 Total stockholders' equity 628,124 3,884,536 1,662,321 (5,520,182) 654,799 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 4,002,856 $ 4,718,957 $ 2,466,043 $ (5,569,647) $ 5,618,209 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet December 31, 2018 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 121 $ 368,151 $ 186,614 $ — $ 554,886 Accounts receivable, trade (including amounts due from related parties, net, less allowance for doubtful accounts) 16 600,121 235,840 — 835,977 Current portion of program rights, net — 292,002 148,955 (218) 440,739 Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable 6,543 158,936 23,549 (57,219) 131,809 Total current assets 6,680 1,419,210 594,958 (57,437) 1,963,411 Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation — 175,040 71,222 — 246,262 Investment in affiliates 3,656,003 1,655,083 — (5,311,086) — Program rights, net — 969,802 245,862 (1,613) 1,214,051 Long-term intercompany notes receivable — — 190 (190) — Deferred carriage fees, net — 15,993 838 — 16,831 Intangible assets, net — 161,417 417,490 — 578,907 Goodwill — 65,282 732,755 — 798,037 Deferred tax asset, net — — 19,272 — 19,272 Other assets — 149,724 292,068 441,792 Total assets $ 3,662,683 $ 4,611,551 $ 2,374,655 $ (5,370,326) $ 5,278,563 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ — $ 34,630 $ 72,436 $ — $ 107,066 Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable 35,189 173,836 114,943 (59,050) 264,918 Current portion of program rights obligations — 259,414 84,175 — 343,589 Deferred revenue — 34,608 20,816 — 55,424 Current portion of long-term debt 18,750 — 2,584 — 21,334 Current portion of capital lease obligations — 2,941 2,149 — 5,090 Total current liabilities 53,939 505,429 297,103 (59,050) 797,421 Program rights obligations — 349,814 23,435 — 373,249 Long-term debt, net 3,088,221 — — — 3,088,221 Capital lease obligations — 1,420 20,007 — 21,427 Deferred tax liability, net 140,474 — 4,969 — 145,443 Other liabilities and intercompany notes payable 63,369 98,885 45,972 (190) 208,036 Total liabilities 3,346,003 955,548 391,486 (59,240) 4,633,797 Commitments and contingencies Redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 299,558 — 299,558 Stockholders' equity: AMC Networks stockholders' equity 316,680 3,656,003 1,655,083 (5,311,086) 316,680 Non-redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 28,528 — 28,528 Total stockholders' equity 316,680 3,656,003 1,683,611 (5,311,086) 345,208 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 3,662,683 $ 4,611,551 $ 2,374,655 $ (5,370,326) $ 5,278,563
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net $ — $ 474,512 $ 246,695 $ (2,610) $ 718,597 Operating expenses: Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization) — 203,925 152,443 (1,376) 354,992 Selling, general and administrative — 100,496 59,835 (974) 159,357 Depreciation and amortization — 12,405 13,214 — 25,619 Restructuring and other related charges — 10,180 11 — 10,191 Total operating expenses — 327,006 225,503 (2,350) 550,159 Operating income — 147,506 21,192 (260) 168,438 Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (38,751) 3,564 192 — (34,995) Share of affiliates’ income 159,156 11,294 — (170,450) — Miscellaneous, net (277) (880) (593) 260 (1,490) Total other income (expense) 120,128 13,978 (401) (170,190) (36,485) Income from operations before income taxes 120,128 161,484 20,791 (170,450) 131,953 Income tax expense (3,205) (2,328) (3,194) — (8,727) Net income including noncontrolling interests 116,923 159,156 17,597 (170,450) 123,226 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (6,303) — (6,303) Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 116,923 $ 159,156 $ 11,294 $ (170,450) $ 116,923 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net $ — $ 485,737 $ 214,150 $ (3,012) $ 696,875 Operating expenses: Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization) — 216,253 130,901 (756) 346,398 Selling, general and administrative — 106,068 52,431 (2,257) 156,242 Depreciation and amortization — 11,297 10,714 — 22,011 Impairment charges — — 4,486 — 4,486 Restructuring expense — 2,275 864 — 3,139 Total operating expenses — 335,893 199,396 (3,013) 532,276 Operating income — 149,844 14,754 1 164,599 Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (38,316) 2,178 3,103 — (33,035) Share of affiliates’ income (loss) 187,659 37,704 — (225,363) — Miscellaneous, net (101) 213 28,651 (1) 28,762 Total other income (expense) 149,242 40,095 31,754 (225,364) (4,273) Income from operations before income taxes 149,242 189,939 46,508 (225,363) 160,326 Income tax expense (37,985) (2,280) (3,401) — (43,666) Net income including noncontrolling interests 111,257 187,659 43,107 (225,363) 116,660 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (5,403) — (5,403) Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 111,257 $ 187,659 $ 37,704 $ (225,363) $ 111,257 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net $ — $ 1,565,851 $ 720,274 $ (11,008) $ 2,275,117 Operating expenses: Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization) — 657,992 426,308 (3,537) 1,080,763 Selling, general and administrative — 321,524 191,005 (7,296) 505,233 Depreciation and amortization — 37,529 38,039 — 75,568 Restructuring and other related charges — 26,472 3,523 — 29,995 Total operating expenses — 1,043,517 658,875 (10,833) 1,691,559 Operating income — 522,334 61,399 (175) 583,558 Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (116,708) 10,470 827 — (105,411) Share of affiliates’ income 545,540 19,817 — (565,357) — Miscellaneous, net (417) (71) (16,659) 175 (16,972) Total other income (expense) 428,415 30,216 (15,832) (565,182) (122,383) Income from operations before income taxes 428,415 552,550 45,567 (565,357) 461,175 Income tax expense (39,352) (7,010) (7,445) — (53,807) Net income including noncontrolling interests 389,063 545,540 38,122 (565,357) 407,368 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (18,305) — (18,305) Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 389,063 $ 545,540 $ 19,817 $ (565,357) $ 389,063 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues, net $ — $ 1,609,916 $ 600,542 $ (11,375) $ 2,199,083 Operating expenses: Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization) — 687,055 359,165 (2,648) 1,043,572 Selling, general and administrative — 348,590 154,206 (8,729) 494,067 Depreciation and amortization — 33,276 30,758 — 64,034 Impairment and related charges — — 4,486 — 4,486 Restructuring expense — 2,275 864 — 3,139 Total operating expenses — 1,071,196 549,479 (11,377) 1,609,298 Operating income — 538,720 51,063 2 589,785 Other income (expense): Interest expense, net (113,057) 25,790 (12,887) — (100,154) Share of affiliates’ income 607,374 51,010 — (658,384) — Miscellaneous, net (48) (1,557) 32,596 (2) 30,989 Total other income (expense) 494,269 75,243 19,709 (658,386) (69,165) Income from operations before income taxes 494,269 613,963 70,772 (658,384) 520,620 Income tax expense (119,961) (6,589) (6,542) — (133,092) Net income including noncontrolling interests 374,308 607,374 64,230 (658,384) 387,528 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (13,220) — (13,220) Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 374,308 $ 607,374 $ 51,010 $ (658,384) $ 374,308
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net income including noncontrolling interests $ 116,923 $ 159,156 $ 17,597 $ (170,450) $ 123,226 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment (33,281) — (33,281) 33,281 (33,281) Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps (187) — — — (187) Other comprehensive (loss) income, before income taxes (33,468) — (33,281) 33,281 (33,468) Income tax benefit 335 — — — 335 Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes (33,133) — (33,281) 33,281 (33,133) Comprehensive income (loss) 83,790 159,156 (15,684) (137,169) 90,093 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (5,217) — (5,217) Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AMC Networks' stockholders $ 83,790 $ 159,156 $ (20,901) $ (137,169) $ 84,876 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net income including noncontrolling interest $ 111,257 $ 187,659 $ 43,107 $ (225,363) $ 116,660 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment (6,094) — (6,094) 6,094 (6,094) Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes (6,094) — (6,094) 6,094 (6,094) Comprehensive income 105,163 187,659 37,013 (219,269) 110,566 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (5,218) — (5,218) Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 105,163 $ 187,659 $ 31,795 $ (219,269) $ 105,348 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net income including noncontrolling interest $ 389,063 $ 545,540 $ 38,122 $ (565,357) $ 407,368 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment (38,490) — (38,490) 38,490 (38,490) Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps (2,076) — — — (2,076) Other comprehensive loss, before income taxes (40,566) — (38,490) 38,490 (40,566) Income tax benefit 483 — — — 483 Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes (40,083) — (38,490) 38,490 (40,083) Comprehensive income (loss) 348,980 545,540 (368) (526,867) 367,285 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (17,048) — (17,048) Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 348,980 $ 545,540 $ (17,416) $ (526,867) $ 350,237 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Net income including noncontrolling interest $ 374,308 $ 607,374 $ 64,230 $ (658,384) $ 387,528 Other comprehensive income (loss): Foreign currency translation adjustment (32,679) — (32,679) 32,679 (32,679) Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes (32,679) — (32,679) 32,679 (32,679) Comprehensive income 341,629 607,374 31,551 (625,705) 354,849 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests — — (11,954) — (11,954) Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders $ 341,629 $ 607,374 $ 19,597 $ (625,705) $ 342,895
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by operating activities $ 183,552 $ 599,576 $ 199,082 $ (581,813) $ 400,397 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures — (62,741) (6,355) — (69,096) Return of capital from investees — 1,354 7,878 — 9,232 Increase (decrease) to investment in affiliates (255,160) (39,259) — 294,419 — Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (255,160) (100,646) 1,523 294,419 (59,864) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt — — 1,521 — 1,521 Repayment of long-term debt (9,375) — (3,238) — (12,613) Deemed repurchases of restricted stock units (23,019) — — — (23,019) Purchase of treasury stock (70,598) — — — (70,598) Proceeds from stock option exercises 4,630 — — — 4,630 Principal payments on finance lease obligations — (2,476) (1,583) — (4,059) Distributions to noncontrolling interests — — (13,545) — (13,545) Net cash used in financing activities (98,362) (2,476) (16,845) — (117,683) Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents from operations (169,970) 496,454 183,760 (287,394) 222,850 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 170,286 (311,952) (150,078) 287,394 (4,350) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 121 368,151 186,614 — 554,886 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 437 $ 552,653 $ 220,296 $ — $ 773,386 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 (In thousands) Parent Company Guarantor Subsidiaries Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net cash provided by operating activities $ 426,876 $ 1,180,996 $ (477,659) $ (658,401) $ 471,812 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures — (51,695) (9,079) — (60,774) Return of capital from investees — — 523 — 523 Investment in investees — — (90,080) — (90,080) Payments for acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired — (675) (34,879) — (35,554) Increase (decrease) to investment in affiliates (129,968) (1,798,987) 1,040,871 888,084 — Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (129,968) (1,851,357) 907,356 888,084 (185,885) Cash flows from financing activities: Deemed repurchases of restricted stock units (15,734) — — — (15,734) Purchase of treasury stock (267,400) — — — (267,400) Proceeds from stock option exercises 4,317 — — — 4,317 Principal payments on capital lease obligations — (2,223) (1,655) — (3,878) Distributions to noncontrolling interests — — (9,333) — (9,333) Net cash used in financing activities (278,817) (2,223) (10,988) — (292,028) Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents from operations 18,091 (672,584) 418,709 229,683 (6,101) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 6,716 641,460 (406,458) (229,683) 12,035 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 320 391,248 167,215 — 558,783 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 25,127 $ 360,124 $ 179,466 $ — $ 564,717

Description of Business and B_3

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

Revenue Recognition (Narrative)

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

Revenue Recognition (Contract w

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

Net Income per Share (Reconcili

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

Net Income per Share (Narrative

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

Restructuring and Other Relat_3

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

Restructuring and Other Relat_4

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

Restructuring and Other Relat_5

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

Restructuring and Other Relat_6

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

Business Combinations (Narrativ

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

Business Combinations (Schedule

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

Business Combinations (Schedu_2

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

Investments (Narrative) (Detail

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

Goodwill and Other Intangible_3

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

Goodwill and Other Intangible_4

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

Goodwill and Other Intangible_5

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

Goodwill and Other Intangible_6

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

Accrued Liabilities (Details)

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

Long-term Debt (Narrative) (Det

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

Long-term Debt (Summary of Long

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

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

Leases (Summary of Lease Assets

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

Leases (Summary of Lease Costs)

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

Leases (Summary of Maturity of

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

Leases (Summary of Leases) (Det

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

Leases (Summary of Supplemental

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

Fair Value Measurement (Narrati

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

Fair Value Measurement (Financi

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

Fair Value Measurement (Carryin

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

Derivative Financial Instrume_3

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

Derivative Financial Instrume_4

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

Derivative Financial Instrume_5

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

Derivative Financial Instrume_6

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

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

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

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in contractual obligations not reflected in the balance sheet	$ (259.2)
Contractual obligation	864.6
Claim for damages	280
Threatened Litigation \| Minimum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Claim for damages	$ 20

Equity Plans (Narrative) (Detai

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

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int_3

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

Related Party Transactions (Nar

Related Party Transactions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Net revenues from related parties	$ 1.2	$ 1.6	$ 3.5	$ 4.8
Selling, general and administrative charges from related parties	$ 0.2	$ 0.2	$ 1	$ 0.9

Cash Flows (Summary Of Non-Cash

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

Segment Information (Narrative)

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

Segment Information (Summary _2

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

Segment Information (Revenues b

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

Segment Information (Long-lived

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

Condensed Consolidating Finan_3

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

Condensed Consolidating Finan_4

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

Condensed Consolidating Finan_5

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

Condensed Consolidating Finan_6

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

Condensed Consolidating Finan_7

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

Uncategorized Items - amcx-2019

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