AMCX - 9.30.2014 - 10Q

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
(Mark One)
þ
Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014
or
¨
Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from              to             
Commission File Number: 1-35106
 
AMC Networks Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
27-5403694
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
11 Penn Plaza,
New York, NY
10001
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(212) 324-8500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  þ    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  þ    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2).
Large accelerated filer
þ
Accelerated filer
¨
 
 
 
 
Non-accelerated filer
¨
Smaller reporting company
¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  þ
The number of shares of common stock outstanding as of November 1, 2014:
Class A Common Stock par value $0.01 per share
60,625,339
Class B Common Stock par value $0.01 per share
11,484,408




AMC NETWORKS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
Page
PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
Item 3.
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
Item 6.
 
 



PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Financial Statements.
AMC NETWORKS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current Assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
296,622

 
$
521,951

Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,210 and $931)
483,600

 
378,831

Amounts due from related parties, net
3,569

 
4,774

Current portion of program rights, net
406,511

 
317,922

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
69,688

 
65,512

Deferred tax asset, net
33,932

 
15,668

Total current assets
1,293,922

 
1,304,658

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $192,442 and $164,865
123,763

 
71,068

Program rights, net
964,432

 
853,516

Amounts due from related parties, net
—

 
2,096

Deferred carriage fees, net
49,259

 
44,032

Intangible assets, net
497,323

 
209,552

Goodwill
592,880

 
76,748

Other assets
141,676

 
75,019

Total assets
$
3,663,255

 
$
2,636,689

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY
 
 
 
Current Liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
92,183

 
$
48,126

Accrued liabilities
182,795

 
131,290

Current portion of program rights obligations
261,783

 
210,190

Deferred revenue
39,354

 
23,429

Current portion of long-term debt
55,500

 
—

Current portion of capital lease obligations
2,890

 
1,718

Total current liabilities
634,505

 
414,753

Program rights obligations
484,253

 
449,587

Long-term debt
2,703,458

 
2,157,183

Capital lease obligations
28,214

 
12,387

Deferred tax liability, net
109,290

 
95,275

Other liabilities
91,558

 
78,755

Total liabilities
4,051,278

 
3,207,940

Commitments and contingencies


 


Stockholders’ deficiency:
 
 
 
Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 360,000,000 shares authorized, 61,761,278 and 61,692,561 shares issued and 60,625,339 and 60,794,114 shares outstanding, respectively
618

 
617

Class B Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 90,000,000 shares authorized, 11,484,408 shares issued and outstanding
115

 
115

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 45,000,000 shares authorized; none issued
—

 
—

Paid-in capital
92,720

 
64,731

Accumulated deficit
(419,504
)
 
(602,686
)
Treasury stock, at cost (1,135,939 and 898,447 shares Class A Common Stock, respectively)
(47,605
)
 
(29,801
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(44,387
)
 
(4,495
)
Total AMC Networks stockholders’ deficiency
(418,043
)
 
(571,519
)
Noncontrolling interests
30,020

 
268

Total stockholders’ deficiency
(388,023
)
 
(571,251
)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficiency
$
3,663,255

 
$
2,636,689

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

1

AMC NETWORKS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Revenues, net (including revenues, net from related parties of $6,475, $7,545, $21,689 and $23,813, respectively)
$
519,550

 
$
395,328

 
$
1,566,197

 
$
1,156,611

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Technical and operating (excluding depreciation and amortization shown below and including charges from related parties of $0, $14, $0 and $324 respectively)
252,556

 
157,054

 
701,771

 
431,389

Selling, general and administrative (including charges from related parties of $928, $510, $2,477 and $2,732, respectively)
132,851

 
105,952

 
420,097

 
314,383

Restructuring expense
5,619

 
—

 
6,772

 
—

Depreciation and amortization
18,295

 
9,935

 
50,220

 
46,588

Litigation settlement gain
—

 
—

 
—

 
(132,944
)
 
409,321

 
272,941

 
1,178,860

 
659,416

Operating income
110,229

 
122,387

 
387,337

 
497,195

Other income (expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
(31,665
)
 
(29,765
)
 
(97,360
)
 
(86,902
)
Interest income
349

 
177

 
1,008

 
599

Miscellaneous, net
(11,766
)
 
(65
)
 
(16,007
)
 
(411
)
 
(43,082
)
 
(29,653
)
 
(112,359
)
 
(86,714
)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
67,147

 
92,734

 
274,978

 
410,481

Income tax expense
(13,078
)
 
(34,784
)
 
(88,742
)
 
(155,283
)
Income from continuing operations
54,069

 
57,950

 
186,236

 
255,198

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
(966
)
 
—

 
(3,448
)
 
—

Net income including noncontrolling interests
53,103

 
57,950

 
182,788

 
255,198

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
57

 
161

 
394

 
161

Net income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders
$
53,160

 
$
58,111

 
$
183,182

 
$
255,359

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic net income per share attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
$
0.75

 
$
0.81

 
$
2.59

 
$
3.57

Loss from discontinued operations
$
(0.01
)
 
$
—

 
$
(0.04
)
 
$
—

Net income
$
0.74

 
$
0.81

 
$
2.55

 
$
3.57

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted net income per share attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders:
 
 
 
 

 

Income from continuing operations
$
0.74

 
$
0.80

 
$
2.57

 
$
3.51

Loss from discontinued operations
$
(0.01
)
 
$
—

 
$
(0.05
)
 
$
—

Net income
$
0.73

 
$
0.80

 
$
2.52

 
$
3.51

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted average common shares
72,075

 
71,650

 
71,966

 
71,504

Diluted weighted average common shares
72,890

 
72,755

 
72,604

 
72,660

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

2

AMC NETWORKS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013
(Dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net income including noncontrolling interests
$
53,103

 
$
57,950

 
$
182,788

 
$
255,198

Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
(52,181
)
 
—

 
(42,129
)
 
—

Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps
1,571

 
1,341

 
3,528

 
5,453

Other comprehensive (loss) income, before income taxes
(50,610
)
 
1,341

 
(38,601
)
 
5,453

Income tax expense
(569
)
 
(487
)
 
(1,291
)
 
(2,012
)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes
(51,179
)
 
854

 
(39,892
)
 
3,441

Comprehensive income
1,924

 
58,804

 
142,896

 
258,639

Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
2,467

 
161

 
1,957

 
161

Comprehensive income attributable to AMC Networks’ stockholders
$
4,391

 
$
58,965

 
$
144,853

 
$
258,800

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

3

AMC NETWORKS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013
(Dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income including noncontrolling interests
$
182,788

 
$
255,198

Loss from discontinued operations
3,448

 
—

 
 
 
 
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash from operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
50,220

 
46,588

Share-based compensation expense related to equity classified awards
21,569

 
15,049

Amortization and write-off of program rights
458,176

 
313,140

Amortization of deferred carriage fees
8,148

 
7,793

Unrealized foreign currency transaction loss (gain)
14,997

 
(50
)
Unrealized gain on derivative contracts, net
(2,417
)
 
(2,602
)
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discounts on indebtedness
6,436

 
5,544

Bad debt expense
2,357

 
1,478

Deferred income taxes
(23,926
)
 
144,228

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements
(5,662
)
 
(4,920
)
Other, net
(2,113
)
 
(1,344
)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable, trade
7,712

 
(18,523
)
Amounts due from related parties, net
3,301

 
2,817

Prepaid expenses and other assets
600

 
(31,674
)
Program rights and obligations, net
(510,384
)
 
(358,129
)
Income taxes payable
18,553

 
(112,341
)
Deferred revenue
16,219

 
(329,358
)
Deferred carriage fees and deferred carriage fees payable, net
(13,234
)
 
(10,472
)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
25,042

 
3,517

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
261,830

 
(74,061
)
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(24,340
)
 
(18,336
)
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(1,024,427
)
 
(2,500
)
Acquisition of investments
(3,984
)
 
—

Proceeds from insurance settlements
654

 
657

Net cash used in investing activities
(1,052,097
)
 
(20,179
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt
600,000

 
—

Payments for financing costs
(9,266
)
 
(542
)
Deemed repurchases of restricted stock
(17,804
)
 
(12,000
)
Proceeds from stock option exercises
1,070

 
1,722

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements
5,662

 
4,920

Principal payments on capital lease obligations
(2,707
)
 
(1,154
)
Contributions from noncontrolling interest member
835

 
—

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
577,790

 
(7,054
)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations
(212,477
)
 
(101,294
)
Cash flows from discontinued operations:
 
 
 
Net cash used in operating activities
(2,955
)
 
—

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations
(2,955
)
 
—

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(9,897
)
 
—

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
521,951

 
610,970

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
296,622

 
$
509,676


See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

4
AMC NETWORKS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)


Note 1. Description of Business and Basis of Presentation
Description of Business
AMC Networks Inc. (“AMC Networks”) and collectively with its subsidiaries (the “Company”) own and operate entertainment businesses and assets.
As of March 31, 2014, following the Chellomedia acquisition on January 31, 2014 (see Note 2), the manner in which the President and Chief Executive Officer, who is the chief operating decision maker, evaluates performance and makes decisions about how to allocate resources changed, resulting in the reorganization of the Company's operating segments. The National Networks operating segment now includes the results of AMC and Sundance Channel in Canada and AMC Networks Broadcasting & Technology, the Company's network technical services business, which primarily services the nationally distributed programming networks of the Company. Previously, the results of these operations were included in the International and Other operating segment. The results of AMC Networks International (formerly Chellomedia and AMC/Sundance Channel Global) are included in the International and Other operating segment. Operating segment information for prior periods has been recast to reflect these changes.
The Company is comprised of two operating segments:
•
National Networks: Principally includes four nationally distributed programming networks: AMC, WE tv, IFC and SundanceTV. These programming networks are distributed throughout the United States (“U.S.”) via cable and other multichannel video programming distribution platforms, including direct broadcast satellite (“DBS”) and platforms operated by telecommunications providers (we refer collectively to these cable and other multichannel video programming distributors as “multichannel video programming distributors” or “distributors”). AMC, IFC and SundanceTV are also distributed in Canada. The National Networks operating segment also includes AMC Networks Broadcasting & Technology.
•
International and Other: Principally includes AMC Networks International (formerly Chellomedia and AMC/Sundance Channel Global), the Company’s international programming businesses; IFC Films, the Company’s independent film distribution business; AMC Networks International - DMC (formerly Chello DMC), the broadcast solutions unit of certain networks of AMC Networks International; and various developing on-line content distribution initiatives. AMC Networks International consists of a portfolio of programming networks in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and parts of Asia and Africa.
Basis of Presentation
Principles of Consolidation
These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of AMC Networks and its subsidiaries in which a controlling interest is maintained. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the information and notes required for complete annual financial statements.
These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2013 contained in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K (“2013 Form 10-K”) filed with the SEC.
The condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2014 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 are unaudited; however, in the opinion of management, such condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the 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, 2014.

5
AMC NETWORKS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

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 condensed consolidated financial statements include the valuation of acquisition-related assets and liabilities, the useful lives and methodologies used to amortize and assess recoverability of program rights, the estimated useful lives of intangible assets, valuation and recoverability of goodwill and intangible assets and income taxes.
Discontinued Operations
In connection with the acquisition of Chellomedia (see Note 2), management committed to a plan to dispose of the operations of Chellomedia's advertising sales unit, Atmedia. The sale was completed in September 2014. Accordingly, the operating results of Atmedia have been classified as discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 (see Note 4).
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (ASU 2014-08). ASU 2014-08 defines a discontinued operation as a disposal of a component or group of components that is disposed of or is classified as held for sale and “represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results.” The standard states that a strategic shift could include a disposal of (i) a major geographical area of operations, (ii) a major line of business, (iii) a major equity method investment, or (iv) other major parts of an entity. Although “major” is not defined, the standard provides examples of when a disposal qualifies as a discontinued operation. An entity is required to present in the statement of cash flows or disclose in a note either (i) total operating and investing cash flows for discontinued operations, or (ii) depreciation, amortization, capital expenditures, and significant operating and investing noncash items related to discontinued operations. Additional disclosures are required when an entity retains significant continuing involvement with a discontinued operation after its disposal, including the amount of cash flows to and from a discontinued operation. ASU 2014-08 is effective in the first quarter of 2015 and early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2014-08 is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). ASU 2014-09 provides new guidance related to how an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard requires an evaluation of (i) transfer of control, (ii) variable consideration, (iii) allocation of selling price for multiple elements, (iv) intellectual property licenses, (v) time value of money and (vi) contract costs. The standard also expands the required disclosures related to revenue and cash flows from contracts with customers to provide greater insight into both revenue that has been recognized, and revenue that is expected to be recognized in the future from existing contracts. ASU 2014-09 is effective in the first quarter of 2017 and can be adopted either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption, with early application not permitted. The Company is currently determining its implementation approach and assessing the impact on the consolidated financial statements.
In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-12, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period. The ASU clarifies that entities should treat performance targets that can be met after the requisite service period of a share-based payment award as performance conditions that affect vesting. Therefore, an entity would not record compensation expense (measured as of the grant date without taking into account the effect of the performance target) related to an award for which transfer to the employee is contingent on the entity’s satisfaction of a performance target until it becomes probable that the performance target will be met. No new disclosures are required. ASU 2014-12 is effective in the first quarter of 2015 and early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2014-12 is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

6
AMC NETWORKS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

Note 2. Acquisitions
Chellomedia
On January 31, 2014, certain subsidiaries of AMC Networks purchased substantially all of Chellomedia (a combination of certain programming and content distribution subsidiaries and assets purchased from Liberty Global plc) for a purchase price of €750 million (approximately $1.0 billion). AMC Networks funded the purchase price with cash on hand and also borrowed an additional $600 million under its Term Loan A Facility (see Note 9).
The acquisition provides AMC Networks with television channels that are distributed to more than 390 million subscribers in over 130 countries and span a wide range of programming genres, most notably movie and entertainment networks. The acquisition of Chellomedia's operating businesses include: Chello Central Europe, Chello Latin America, Chello Multicanal, Chello Zone, Chello DMC (the broadcast solutions unit), and Atmedia (the advertising sales unit). The acquisition provides the Company with the opportunity to accelerate and enhance its international expansion strategy. The Company views this international opportunity as one that has the potential to provide long-term growth and value.
The Company accounted for the acquisition of Chellomedia using the acquisition method of accounting, whereby the total purchase price was allocated to the acquired identifiable net assets of Chellomedia based on assessments of their estimated respective fair values, and the excess of the purchase price over the fair values of these identifiable net assets was allocated to goodwill and represents primarily the potential economic benefits that the Company believes may arise from its international expansion strategy. The goodwill associated with the Chellomedia acquisition is generally not deductible for tax purposes.
The acquisition accounting for Chellomedia as reflected in these condensed consolidated financial statements is preliminary and based on current estimates and currently available information, and is subject to revision based on final determinations of fair value and final allocations of purchase price to the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired. The primary estimated fair values that are not yet finalized relate to the valuation of noncontrolling interests acquired and income taxes.
The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The excess of the purchase price over those fair values was allocated to goodwill.
Consideration Transferred:
 
Cash, net of cash acquired (1)
$
996,586

 
 
Preliminary purchase price allocation:
 
Accounts receivable, trade
127,808

Program rights
93,505

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
27,634

Deferred tax asset, net
21,021

Property and equipment
42,852

Intangible assets
296,300

Assets held for sale
18,603

Other assets
31,399

Accounts payable
(21,627
)
Accrued liabilities
(45,833
)
Program rights obligations
(31,984
)
Deferred tax liability, net
(24,590
)
Liabilities held for sale
(18,130
)
Other liabilities
(13,996
)
Noncontrolling interests acquired
(30,873
)
Fair value of net assets acquired
472,089

Goodwill
524,497

 
$
996,586

(1) The cash consideration transferred includes the acquisition of an equity method investment acquired during the three months ended September 2014.

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AMC NETWORKS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

The following unaudited pro forma financial information is based on the historical condensed consolidated financial statements of AMC Networks and the historical combined financial statements of Chellomedia and is intended to provide information about how the acquisition of Chellomedia and related financing may have affected the Company's historical condensed consolidated financial statements if they had occurred as of January 1, 2013. The unaudited pro forma information has been prepared for comparative purposes only and includes adjustments for additional interest expense associated with the terms of the Company's amended and restated credit agreement (see Note 9), estimated additional depreciation and amortization expense as a result of tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired, and the reclassification of the operating results of the Atmedia business to discontinued operations (see Note 4). 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.
 
2014
 
2013
 
Pro Forma Financial Information for the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
Pro Forma Financial Information for the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Pro Forma Financial Information for the Nine Months Ended September 30,
Revenues, net
$
1,595,324

 
$
483,819

 
$
1,422,047

Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes
$
186,728

 
$
57,473

 
$
257,440

Net income per share, basic
$
2.59

 
$
0.80

 
$
3.59

Net income per share, diluted
$
2.57

 
$
0.78

 
$
3.53

Revenues, net and operating income attributable to Chellomedia of $261,104 and $28,801, respectively (excluding the discontinued operations of Chellomedia's advertising sales unit, Atmedia), are included in the condensed consolidated statement of income from the acquisition date, January 31, 2014 to September 30, 2014. Acquisition related costs of $14,128 (of which, $1,853 are included in the operating results of Chellomedia from the acquisition date to September 30, 2014) were incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and are included in selling, general and administrative expense.
Other Acquisitions
During the three months ended September 2014, a subsidiary of AMC Networks acquired the shares of a small international channel for a purchase price of €21 million (approximately $28,600). The acquisition is included in the International and Other segment and builds on the Company's international expansion strategy and the potential to provide international long-term growth and value.
The allocation of the purchase price to the acquired net assets consisted primarily of affiliate relationships intangible assets, accounts receivable and deferred tax liabilities. The estimated goodwill associated with the acquisition of $9,857 is generally not deductible for tax purposes. The allocation of the purchase price to the acquired identifiable net assets is preliminary and subject to revision.
Pro forma financial information related to the acquisition is not provided as its impact was not material to our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Note 3. Net Income per Share
The condensed consolidated statements of income present basic and diluted net income per share (“EPS”). Basic EPS is based upon net income divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS reflects the dilutive effects of AMC Networks stock options (including those held by directors and employees of related parties of the Company) and AMC Networks restricted shares/units (including those held by employees of related parties of the Company).
The following is a reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding:
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding
72,075,000

 
71,650,000

 
71,966,000

 
71,504,000

Effect of dilution:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock options
214,000

 
263,000

 
174,000

 
297,000

Restricted shares/units
601,000

 
842,000

 
464,000

 
859,000

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
72,890,000

 
72,755,000

 
72,604,000

 
72,660,000


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

Approximately 476,000 and 80,000 restricted shares/units for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively have been excluded from diluted weighted average common shares outstanding since the performance criteria on these awards had not yet been satisfied in each of the respective periods.
Note 4. Discontinued Operations
In connection with the acquisition of Chellomedia (see Note 2), management committed to a plan to dispose of the operations of Chellomedia's advertising sales unit, Atmedia, which was completed in September 2014.
The operating results of discontinued operations from the acquisition date, January 31, 2014 to September 30, 2014 are summarized below:
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
Eight Months Ended September 30, 2014
Revenues, net
$
4,117

 
$
22,288

 
 
 
 
Loss before income taxes
(947
)
 
(2,637
)
Income tax expense
(19
)
 
(811
)
Loss from discontinued operations
$
(966
)
 
$
(3,448
)
Note 5. Restructuring
The Company incurred restructuring expense primarily related to severance charges and other exit costs associated with the elimination of certain positions across the Company. The Company expects that the restructuring plan will be substantially completed during 2014 and the majority of severance will be paid in 2014.
The following table summarizes the restructuring expense recognized by operating segment:
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
National Networks
$
2,462

 
$
2,462

International & Other
3,157

 
4,310

Total restructuring expense
$
5,619

 
$
6,772

The following table summarizes the accrued restructuring costs:
 
Employee terminations
 
Other exit costs
 
Total
Charges incurred
$
6,299

 
$
473

 
$
6,772

Payments
(464
)
 
(265
)
 
(729
)
Total accrued restructuring
$
5,835

 
$
208

 
$
6,043

Note 6. Property and Equipment
During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company entered into leases relating to satellite equipment which were recorded as capital leases. At September 30, 2014, the gross amount of satellite equipment is $36,190 and the related accumulated amortization recorded under capital leases is $10,689.

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AMC NETWORKS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

Note 7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The carrying amount of goodwill, by operating segment is as follows:
 
National Networks
 
International and Other
 
Total
December 31, 2013
$
76,748

 
$
—

 
$
76,748

Additions—business acquisitions
—

 
534,354

 
534,354

Amortization of "second component" goodwill
(1,893
)
 
—

 
(1,893
)
Foreign currency translation
—

 
(16,329
)
 
(16,329
)
September 30, 2014
$
74,855

 
$
518,025

 
$
592,880

The increase in the carrying amount of goodwill for the International and Other operating segment primarily relates to the acquisition of Chellomedia (see Note 2).
The reduction of $1,893 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:
 
September 30, 2014
 
Gross
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Amortizable intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Affiliate and customer relationships
$
496,045

 
$
(73,148
)
 
$
422,897

Trade names
56,338

 
(1,821
)
 
54,517

Other amortizable intangible assets
644

 
(635
)
 
9

Total amortizable intangible assets
553,027

 
(75,604
)
 
477,423

Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Trademarks
19,900

 
—

 
19,900

Total intangible assets
$
572,927

 
$
(75,604
)
 
$
497,323

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2013
 
Gross
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Amortizable intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Affiliate relationships
$
243,600

 
$
(53,971
)
 
$
189,629

Other amortizable intangible assets
644

 
(621
)
 
23

Total amortizable intangible assets
244,244

 
(54,592
)
 
189,652

Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Trademarks
19,900

 
—

 
19,900

Total intangible assets
$
264,144

 
$
(54,592
)
 
$
209,552

Affiliate and customer relationships (with estimated useful lives between 11-25 years) and trade names (with an estimated useful life of 20 years) increased primarily as a result of the acquisition of Chellomedia (see Note 2).

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AMC NETWORKS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

Aggregate amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $21,807 and $29,182, respectively. Estimated aggregate amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization for each of the following five years is:
Years Ending December 31,
 
2014
$
29,130

2015
31,883

2016
31,883

2017
31,883

2018
31,883

Annual Impairment Test of Goodwill
Based on the Company’s annual impairment test for goodwill as of the end of February 2014, no impairment charge was required for any of the reporting units. The Company performed a qualitative assessment for each reporting unit. The qualitative assessment included, but was not limited to, consideration of the historical significant excesses of the estimated fair value of each reporting unit over its respective carrying value (including allocated goodwill), macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors and historical and projected cash flows.
In assessing the recoverability of goodwill, the Company must make assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows and other factors to determine the fair value of the respective assets. These estimates and assumptions could have a significant impact on whether an impairment charge is recognized and also the magnitude of any such charge. Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant information. 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. Estimates of fair value for goodwill impairment testing are primarily determined using discounted cash flows and comparable market transactions methods. These valuation methods are based on estimates and assumptions including projected future cash flows, discount rate and determination of appropriate market comparables and determination of whether a premium or discount should be applied to comparables. Projected future cash flows also include assumptions for renewals of affiliation agreements, the projected number of subscribers and the projected average rates per basic and viewing subscribers and growth in fixed price contractual arrangements used to determine affiliation fee revenue, access to program rights and the cost of such program rights, amount of programming time that is advertiser supported, number of advertising spots available and the sell through rates for those spots, average fee per advertising spot and operating margins, among other assumptions. If these estimates or material related assumptions change in the future, we may be required to record impairment charges related to goodwill.
Annual Impairment Test of Identifiable Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Based on the Company's annual impairment test for identifiable indefinite-lived intangible assets as of the end of February 2014, no impairment charge was required. The Company’s indefinite-lived intangible assets relate to SundanceTV trademarks, which were valued using a relief-from-royalty method in which the expected benefits are valued by discounting estimated royalty revenue over projected revenues covered by the trademarks. In order to evaluate the sensitivity of the fair value calculations for the Company’s identifiable indefinite-lived intangible assets, the Company applied a hypothetical 20% decrease to the estimated fair value of the identifiable indefinite-lived intangible assets. This hypothetical decrease in estimated fair value would not result in an impairment.
Significant judgments inherent in estimating the fair value of indefinite-lived intangible assets include the selection of appropriate discount and royalty rates, estimating the amount and timing of estimated future cash flows and identification of appropriate continuing growth rate assumptions. The discount rates used in the analysis are intended to reflect the risk inherent in the projected future cash flows generated by the respective intangible assets.

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AMC NETWORKS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

Note 8. Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities consist of the following:
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Interest
$
21,938

 
$
27,770

Employee related costs
87,812

 
88,512

Other accrued expenses
73,045

 
15,008

Total accrued liabilities
$
182,795

 
$
131,290

Note 9. Debt
Debt consists of:
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Senior Secured Credit Facility: (a)
 
 
 
Term Loan A Facility
$
1,480,000

 
$
880,000

Senior Notes
 
 
 
7.75% Notes due July 2021
700,000

 
700,000

4.75% Notes due December 2022
600,000

 
600,000

Total long-term debt
2,780,000

 
2,180,000

Unamortized discount
(21,042
)
 
(22,817
)
Long-term debt, net
2,758,958

 
2,157,183

Current portion of long-term debt
55,500

 
—

Noncurrent portion of long-term debt
$
2,703,458

 
$
2,157,183

(a)
The Company’s $500,000 revolving credit facility remains undrawn at September 30, 2014. Total undrawn revolver commitments are available to be drawn for general corporate purposes of the Company.
Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facility
On December 16, 2013 (the “Refinancing Date”), AMC Networks and its subsidiary, AMC Network Entertainment LLC (the “Borrowers”), and certain of AMC Networks’ subsidiaries, as restricted subsidiaries, entered into an amended and restated credit agreement, which amended and restated AMC Networks’ prior credit agreement dated June 30, 2011 in its entirety.
The amended and restated credit agreement provides the Borrowers with senior secured credit facilities consisting of (a) an initial $880,000 term loan A that was used by AMC Networks to retire the then outstanding term loan A facility provided under the June 30, 2011 original credit agreement, plus a subsequent $600,000 term loan A (collectively, the “Term Loan A Facility”) which was drawn on January 31, 2014 upon the satisfaction of certain conditions related to consummation of AMC Networks’ acquisition of substantially all of Chellomedia (see Note 2), and (b) a $500,000 revolving credit facility (together with the Term Loan A Facility, collectively, the “Credit Facility”). The Term Loan A Facility matures on December 16, 2019. The revolving credit facility matures on December 16, 2018.
In connection with the subsequent $600,000 term loan A facility, AMC Networks incurred deferred financing costs of $9,266 in 2014, which is amortized to interest expense, utilizing the effective interest method.
Note 10. 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.

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AMC NETWORKS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

 The following table presents for each of these hierarchy levels, the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
 
 
Level I
 
Level II
 
Level III
 
Total
At September 30, 2014:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash equivalents (a)
 
$
38,041

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
38,041

Foreign currency derivatives
 
$
—

 
$
3,223

 
$
—

 
$
3,223

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap contracts
 
$
—

 
$
7,550

 
$
—

 
$
7,550

Foreign currency derivatives
 
$
—

 
$
1,879

 
$
—

 
$
1,879

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
At December 31, 2013:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash equivalents (a)
 
$
63,029

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
63,029

Foreign currency option contracts
 
$
—

 
$
2,577

 
$
—

 
$
2,577

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap contracts
 
$
—

 
$
12,713

 
$
—

 
$
12,713

(a)
Represents the Company’s investment in funds that invest primarily in money market securities.
The Company’s cash equivalents represents investment in funds that invest primarily in money market securities and are classified within Level I of the fair value hierarchy because they are valued using quoted market prices.
The Company’s interest rate swap contracts and foreign currency derivatives (see Note 11 below) are classified within Level II of the fair value hierarchy and their fair values are determined based on a market approach valuation technique that uses readily observable market parameters and the consideration of counterparty risk.
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 and property and equipment. With the exception of certain inputs for our weighted average cost of capital and discount rate calculations that are derived from pricing services, the inputs used in the Company’s discounted cash flow analyses, such as forecasts of future cash flows, are based on assumptions. The valuation of affiliate and customer relationships is primarily based on an excess earnings methodology, which is a form of a discounted cash flow analysis. The excess earnings methodology requires us to estimate the specific cash flows expected from the affiliate and customer relationships, considering such factors as estimated life of the relationships and the revenue expected to be generated over the life of such relationships. Tangible assets are typically valued using a replacement or reproduction cost approach, considering factors such as current prices of the same or similar equipment, the age of the equipment and economic obsolescence. 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.

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AMC NETWORKS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

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:
 
September 30, 2014
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Estimated
Fair Value
Debt instruments:
 
 
 
Term Loan A Facility
$
1,478,572

 
$
1,468,900

7.75% Notes due July 2021
689,361

 
763,000

4.75% Notes due December 2022
591,025

 
592,500

 
$
2,758,958

 
$
2,824,400

 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2013
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Estimated
Fair Value
Debt instruments:
 
 
 
Term Loan A Facility
$
878,315

 
$
876,700

7.75% Notes due July 2021
688,497

 
787,500

4.75% Notes due December 2022
590,371

 
571,500

 
$
2,157,183

 
$
2,235,700

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.
Note 11. 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. Such contracts effectively fix the borrowing rates on floating rate debt to limit the exposure against the risk of rising interest rates. The Company does not enter into interest rate swap contracts for speculative or trading purposes and it has only entered into interest rate swap contracts with financial institutions that it believes are creditworthy counterparties. The Company monitors the financial institutions that are counterparties to its interest rate swap contracts and to the extent possible diversifies its swap contracts among various counterparties to mitigate exposure to any single financial institution.
The Company’s risk management objective and strategy with respect to interest rate swap contracts is to protect the Company against adverse fluctuations in interest rates by reducing its exposure to variability in cash flows relating to interest payments on a portion of its outstanding debt. The Company is meeting its objective by hedging the risk of changes in its cash flows (interest payments) attributable to changes in the LIBOR index rate, the designated benchmark interest rate being hedged (the “hedged risk”), on an amount of the Company’s debt principal equal to the then-outstanding swap notional. The forecasted interest payments are deemed to be probable of occurring.
The Company assesses, both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis, hedge effectiveness based on the overall changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap contracts. Hedge effectiveness of the interest rate swap contracts is based on a hypothetical derivative methodology. Any ineffective portion of the interest rate swap contracts is recorded in current-period earnings. Changes in fair value of interest rate swap contracts not designated as hedging instruments are recognized in earnings and included in interest expense.
As of September 30, 2014, the Company had interest rate swap contracts outstanding with notional amounts aggregating $551,094, which consists of interest rate swap contracts with notional amounts of $351,094 that are designated as cash flow hedges and interest rate swap contracts with notional amounts of $200,000 that are not designated as hedging instruments. The Company’s outstanding interest rate swap contracts have varying maturities ranging from September 2015 to July 2017. At September 30, 2014, the Company’s interest rate swap contracts designated as cash flow hedges were highly effective, in all material respects.

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AMC NETWORKS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
Historically, the Company's exposure to foreign currency fluctuations has been limited to certain trade receivables from the distribution of our programming in certain territories outside of the U.S. that are denominated in a foreign currency. Following the Chellomedia acquisition, 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-funcional 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.
To manage foreign currency exchange rate risk, the Company may enter into foreign currency contracts from time to time with financial institutions to limit the exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company does not enter into foreign currency contracts for speculative or trading purposes.
During 2013, in order to mitigate the foreign currency exchange rate risk in fluctuations in the euro denominated purchase price of Chellomedia, the Company purchased euros and entered into foreign currency option contracts. At December 31, 2013, cash and cash equivalents included €250,000 and prepaid expenses and other current assets included $2,577 representing the fair value of foreign currency option contracts with notional amounts aggregating €125,000. Prior to their expiration, and in connection with the purchase of Chellomedia on January 31, 2014, the Company settled these foreign currency option contracts with the counterparties resulting in a realized loss of $1,754 included in miscellaneous, net in the condensed consolidated statement of income for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.
In connection with the acquisition of Chellomedia, the Company acquired certain contracts that are settled in currencies other than the functional or local currencies of the contracting parties.  Accordingly, these contracts consist of the underlying operational contract and an embedded foreign currency derivative element.  Hedge accounting is not applied to the embedded foreign currency derivative element and changes in their fair values are included in miscellaneous, net in the condensed consolidated statement of income.
The fair values of the Company’s derivative financial instruments included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows:
 
Balance Sheet 
Location
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap contracts
Accrued liabilities
 
$
1,565

 
$
—

Interest rate swap contracts
Other liabilities
 
1,615

 
7,136

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency option contracts
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
—

 
2,577

Foreign currency derivatives
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
1,125

 
—

Foreign currency derivatives
Other assets
 
2,098

 
—

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap contracts
Other liabilities
 
4,370

 
5,577

Foreign currency derivatives
Accrued liabilities
 
644

 
—

Foreign currency derivatives
Other liabilities
 
1,235

 
—


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AMC NETWORKS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

The amounts of the gains and losses related to the Company’s derivative financial instruments designated as hedging instruments are as follows:
 
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized 
in OCI on Derivatives 
(Effective Portion)
 
Location of Gain or (Loss)
Reclassified from
Accumulated OCI into Earnings  (Effective Portion)
 
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified 
from Accumulated OCI into  Earnings
(Effective Portion)(a)
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap contracts
$
185

 
$
(509
)
 
Interest expense
 
$
(1,386
)
 
$
(1,850
)
(a)
There were no gains or losses recognized in earnings related to any ineffective portion of the hedging relationship or related to any amount excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
 
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized 
in OCI on Derivatives 
(Effective Portion)
 
Location of Gain or (Loss)
Reclassified from
Accumulated OCI into Earnings  (Effective Portion)
 
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified 
from Accumulated OCI into  Earnings
(Effective Portion)(a)
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap contracts
$
(451
)
 
$
(221
)
 
Interest expense
 
$
(3,979
)
 
$
(5,674
)
(a)
There were no gains or losses recognized in earnings related to any ineffective portion of the hedging relationship or related to any amount excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
The amount of the gains and losses related to the Company's derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments are as follows:
 
Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives
 
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives
 
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Earnings on Derivatives
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Derivatives not designated as hedging relationships:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap contracts
Interest expense
 
$
247

 
$
(847
)
 
$
(777
)
 
$
663

Foreign currency option contracts
Miscellaneous, net
 
—

 
—

 
(1,754
)
 
—

Foreign currency derivatives
Miscellaneous, net
 
683

 
—

 
415

 
—

Total
 
 
$
930

 
$
(847
)
 
$
(2,116
)
 
$
663


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AMC NETWORKS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

Note 12. Leases
Capital Leases
Future minimum capital lease payments as of September 30, 2014 are as follows:
2014
$
1,540

2015
6,165

2016
6,165

2017
6,165

2018
6,165

Thereafter
23,208

Total minimum lease payments
49,408

Less amount representing interest (at 9.3%-12%)
(18,304
)
Present value of net minimum future capital lease payments
31,104

Less principal portion of current installments
(2,890
)
Long-term portion of obligations under capital leases
$
28,214

Note 13. Income Taxes
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, income tax expense attributable to continuing operations was $13,078 and $88,742, respectively, representing an effective tax rate of 20% and 32%, respectively. The effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate of 35% due to state and local income tax expense of $872 and $4,675, tax benefit from foreign subsidiary earnings indefinitely reinvested outside of the U.S. of $3,176 and $10,367, tax benefit of $5,709 and tax expense of $715 relating to uncertain tax positions (including accrued interest), tax benefit from the domestic production activities deduction of $2,990 and $8,414, tax expense of $1,930 and $5,089 resulting from an increase in the valuation allowances for foreign and local taxes partially offset by a decrease in the valuation allowance for foreign tax credits and tax benefit of $1,350 and tax expense of $802 for the effect of acquisition costs and other items for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014. The tax benefit relating to reductions in uncertain tax positions is primarily due to an audit settlement and a re-evaluation of certain prior year positions. We believe it is reasonably possible that there will be additional changes and/or settlements relating to existing uncertain tax positions within the next twelve months, however, such amounts are not expected to be significant.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, income tax expense attributable to continuing operations was $34,784 and $155,283, respectively, representing an effective tax rate of 37% and 38%, respectively. The effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate of 35% due primarily to state income tax expense of $1,083 and $7,792, tax expense resulting from an increase in the valuation allowance with regard to foreign tax credit carry forwards of $1,784 and $4,172 and tax expense of $11,204 and $11,237 relating to uncertain tax positions, including accrued interest, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.
At September 30, 2014, the Company had foreign tax credit carry forwards of approximately $33,000, expiring on various dates from 2014 through 2024. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, excess tax benefits of $5,662 relating to share-based compensation awards and $1,200 relating to amortization of tax deductible second component goodwill were realized as a reduction in tax liability (as determined on a 'with-and-without' approach).
Under the Company's Tax Disaffiliation Agreement with Cablevision Systems Corporation ("Cablevision"), Cablevision is liable for all income taxes of the Company for periods prior to the spin-off from Cablevision except for New York City Unincorporated Business Tax. In September 2014, the Company settled a New York City Unincorporated Business tax audit for the year 2008 for $1,381, including accrued interest. The City of New York is currently auditing the Company's Unincorporated Business Tax Return for years 2009 through 2013 and the Company’s General Corporation Tax Return for years 2011 and 2012. The state of New York is currently auditing the Company’s General Business Corporation Franchise Tax Return for years 2011 and 2012. The Internal Revenue Service is currently auditing the Company's U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return for 2011.
Note 14. Commitments
As of September 30, 2014, the Company’s contractual obligations not reflected on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet increased approximately $158,952 to approximately $488,191 as compared to approximately $329,239 at December 31, 2013. The increase relates primarily to purchase obligations in connection with the acquisition of Chellomedia, including approximately $59,193 and $75,532 for program rights and transmission obligations, respectively.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

Note 15. Equity Plans
On March 7, 2014, AMC Networks granted 472,445 restricted stock units to certain executive officers and employees under the AMC Networks Inc. Amended and Restated 2011 Employee Stock Plan. 403,940 of such restricted stock units vest on the third anniversary of the grant date and 68,505 of such restricted stock units vest in equal annual installments over a three-year period. The vesting criteria for 121,944 restricted stock units include the achievement of certain performance targets by the Company.
On April 25, 2014, AMC Networks granted 353,757 restricted stock units to an executive officer under the AMC Networks Inc. Amended and Restated 2011 Employee Stock Plan which vest on December 31, 2020 and include the achievement of certain performance targets by the Company.
On June 10, 2014, AMC Networks granted 23,634 restricted stock units under the Amended and Restated 2011 Non-Employee Director Plan to non-employee directors that vested on the date of grant.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, 566,328 restricted shares of AMC Networks Class A Common Stock previously issued to employees of Cablevision and the Company vested. In connection with the employees’ satisfaction of the statutory minimum tax withholding obligations for the applicable income and other employment taxes, 230,989 of these shares, with an aggregate value of $17,804, were surrendered to the Company. These acquired shares, as well as 6,503 forfeited unvested restricted shares, have been classified as treasury stock.
Share-based compensation expense included in selling, general and administrative expense, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $7,730 and $21,569, respectively and $5,108 and $15,049 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.
As of September 30, 2014, there was $64,298 of total unrecognized share-based compensation cost related to Company employees who held unvested AMC Networks restricted shares/units. The unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average remaining period of approximately 3.5 years.
Note 16. Related Party Transactions
Members of the Dolan Family, for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including trusts for the benefit of the Dolan Family, collectively beneficially own all of the Company’s outstanding Class B Common Stock and own less than 2% of the Company’s outstanding Class A Common Stock. Such shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, collectively, represent approximately 66% of the aggregate voting power of the Company’s outstanding common stock. Members of the Dolan Family are also the controlling stockholders of both Cablevision and The Madison Square Garden Company and its subsidiaries (“MSG”).
In connection with the spin off from Cablevision in 2011, the Company entered into various agreements with Cablevision, and certain related party arrangements. These agreements govern certain of the Company’s relationships with Cablevision subsequent to the spin-off and provide for the allocation of employee benefits, taxes and certain other liabilities and obligations attributable to periods prior to the spin-off as well as a number of on-going commercial relationships. The distribution agreement includes an agreement that the Company and Cablevision agree to provide each other with indemnities with respect to liabilities arising out of the businesses Cablevision transferred to the Company.
The Company records revenues, net from subsidiaries of Cablevision and MSG. Revenues, net from related parties amounted to $6,475 and $7,545 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Revenues, net from related parties amounted to $21,689 and $23,813 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
In addition, the Company and its related parties routinely enter into transactions with each other in the ordinary course of business. Amounts charged to the Company, included in technical and operating expenses, pursuant to transactions with its related parties amounted to $14 and $324 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively; there were no amounts charged for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively. Amounts charged to the Company, included in selling, general and administrative expenses, pursuant to transactions with its related parties amounted to $928 and $510 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Selling, general and administrative expenses with its related parties amounted to $2,477 and $2,732 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
As more fully described in our 2013 Form 10-K, DISH Network L.L.C. (“DISH Network”), VOOM HD Holdings LLC (“VOOM HD”) and CSC Holdings, LLC (“CSC Holdings”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corporation, entered into a confidential settlement agreement on October 21, 2012 (the “Settlement Agreement”) to settle the litigation between VOOM HD and DISH Network. In connection with the Settlement Agreement, DISH Network entered into a long-term affiliation agreement with certain subsidiaries of the Company that provided for the carriage of AMC, IFC, SundanceTV and WE tv. In addition, DISH Network paid $700,000 to an account for the benefit of Cablevision and the Company (“Settlement Funds”), which

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

was initially distributed equally to each of the Company and Cablevision, pending a determination of the allocation of the settlement proceeds.
In April 2013, Cablevision and the Company entered into an agreement (the “DISH Networks Proceeds Allocation Agreement”) whereby the Company paid to Cablevision $175,000 of the settlement proceeds. Additionally, during the second quarter of 2013, the Company recorded a litigation settlement gain of approximately $133,000, included in operating income within the International and Other segment, representing the deferred litigation settlement proceeds liability of approximately $307,944 recorded in the condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2012 less the $175,000 paid to Cablevision.
Note 17. Cash Flows
The Company’s non-cash investing and financing activities and other supplemental data are as follows:
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
 
 
 
Continuing Operations:
 
 
 
Increase in capital lease obligations and related assets
9,599

 
865

Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid
1,461

 
953

Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
Cash interest paid — continuing operations
98,592

 
90,456

Income taxes paid, net — continuing operations
75,656

 
123,829

Note 18. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following table details the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
Currency Translation Adjustment
 
Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Beginning Balance
$
—

 
$
(4,495
)
 
$
(4,495
)
 
$
(8,446
)
 
$
(8,446
)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
(42,129
)
 
(451
)
 
(42,580
)
 
(221
)
 
(221
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
—

 
3,979

 
3,979

 
5,674

 
5,674

Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income, before income taxes
(42,129
)
 
3,528

 
(38,601
)
 
5,453

 
5,453

Income tax expense
—

 
(1,291
)
 
(1,291
)
 
(2,012
)
 
(2,012
)
Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes
(42,129
)
 
2,237

 
(39,892
)
 
3,441

 
3,441

Ending Balance
$
(42,129
)
 
$
(2,258
)
 
$
(44,387
)
 
$
(5,005
)
 
$
(5,005
)
Amounts reclassified to net earnings for gains and losses on cash flow hedges are included in interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of income.

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AMC NETWORKS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

Note 19. Segment Information
The Company classifies its operations into two operating segments: National Networks and International and Other. These reportable segments represent strategic business units that are managed separately.
The Company generally allocates all corporate overhead costs to the Company’s two operating segments based upon their proportionate estimated usage of services, including such costs as executive salaries and benefits, costs of maintaining corporate headquarters, facilities and common support functions (such as human resources, legal, finance, tax, accounting, audit, treasury, risk management, strategic planning and information technology) as well as sales support functions and creative and production services.
The Company evaluates segment performance based on several factors, of which the primary financial measure is operating segment adjusted operating cash flow (defined as operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense or benefit, restructuring expense or credit and the litigation settlement gain recorded in connection with the settlement with DISH Network). The Company does not consider the one-time litigation settlement gain with DISH Network to be indicative of its ongoing operating performance. The Company has presented the components that reconcile adjusted operating cash flow to operating income, an accepted GAAP measure and other information as to the continuing operations of the Company’s reportable segments below.
As of March 31, 2014, following the Chellomedia acquisition on January 31, 2014 (see Note 2), the manner in which the President and Chief Executive Officer, who is the chief operating decision maker, evaluates performance and makes decisions about how to allocate resources changed, resulting in the reorganization of the Company's operating segments. The National Networks operating segment now includes the results of AMC and Sundance Channel in Canada and AMC Networks Broadcasting & Technology, the Company's network technical services business, which primarily services the nationally distributed programming networks of the Company. Previously, the results of these operations were included in the International and Other operating segment. The results of AMC Networks International are included in the International and Other operating segment. Operating segment information for prior periods has been recast to reflect these changes.
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
National
Networks
 
International
and Other
 
Inter-segment
eliminations
 
Consolidated
Revenues, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advertising
$
137,993

 
$
15,991

 
$
—

 
$
153,984

Distribution
259,422

 
106,721

 
(577
)
 
365,566

Consolidated revenues, net
$
397,415

 
$
122,712

 
$
(577
)
 
$
519,550

Adjusted operating cash flow
$
128,582

 
$
12,875

 
$
416

 
$
141,873

Depreciation and amortization
(5,205
)
 
(13,090
)
 
—

 
(18,295
)
Share-based compensation expense
(5,661
)
 
(2,069
)
 
—

 
(7,730
)
Restructuring expense
$
(2,462
)
 
$
(3,157
)
 
$
—

 
$
(5,619
)
Operating income (loss)
$
115,254

 
$
(5,441
)
 
$
416

 
$
110,229

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
National
Networks
 
International
and Other
 
Inter-segment
eliminations
 
Consolidated
Revenues, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advertising
$
146,467

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
146,467

Distribution
234,680

 
14,183

 
(2
)
 
248,861

Consolidated revenues, net
$
381,147

 
$
14,183

 
$
(2
)
 
$
395,328

Adjusted operating cash flow (deficit)
$
150,387

 
$
(14,006
)
 
$
1,049

 
$
137,430

Depreciation and amortization
(6,635
)
 
(3,300
)
 
—

 
(9,935
)
Share-based compensation expense
(4,463
)
 
(645
)
 
—

 
(5,108
)
Operating income (loss)
$
139,289

 
$
(17,951
)
 
$
1,049

 
$
122,387



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AMC NETWORKS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
National
Networks
 
International
and Other
 
Inter-segment
eliminations
 
Consolidated
Revenues, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advertising
$
509,733

 
$
40,481

 
$
—

 
$
550,214

Distribution
734,366

 
283,409

 
(1,792
)
 
1,015,983

Consolidated revenues, net
$
1,244,099

 
$
323,890

 
$
(1,792
)
 
$
1,566,197

Adjusted operating cash flow
$
443,246

 
$
21,363

 
$
1,289

 
$
465,898

Depreciation and amortization
(15,158
)
 
(35,062
)
 
—

 
(50,220
)
Share-based compensation expense
(16,450
)
 
(5,119
)
 
—

 
(21,569
)
Restructuring expense
$
(2,462
)
 
$
(4,310
)
 
$
—

 
$
(6,772
)
Operating income (loss)
$
409,176

 
$
(23,128
)
 
$
1,289

 
$
387,337

Capital expenditures
$
7,744

 
$
16,596

 
$
—

 
$
24,340

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
National
Networks
 
International
and Other
 
Inter-segment
eliminations
 
Consolidated
Revenues, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advertising
$
457,670

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
457,670

Distribution
661,142

 
37,994

 
(195
)
 
698,941

Consolidated revenues, net
$
1,118,812

 
$
37,994

 
$
(195
)
 
$
1,156,611

Adjusted operating cash flow (deficit)
$
466,176

 
$
(43,376
)
 
$
3,088

 
$
425,888

Depreciation and amortization
(37,111
)
 
(9,477
)
 
—

 
(46,588
)
Share-based compensation expense
(13,198
)
 
(1,851
)
 
—

 
(15,049
)
Litigation settlement gain
$
—

 
$
132,944

 
$
—

 
$
132,944

Operating income
$
415,867

 
$
78,240

 
$
3,088

 
$
497,195

Capital expenditures
$
6,978

 
$
11,358

 
$
—

 
$
18,336

Inter-segment eliminations are primarily revenues recognized by AMC Networks Broadcasting & Technology for transmission revenues recognized from the International and Other operating segment as well as licensing revenues recognized between the National Networks and International and Other segments.
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Inter-segment revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
National Networks
$
(407
)
 
$
—

 
$
(1,397
)
 
$
(80
)
International and Other
(170
)
 
(2
)
 
(395
)
 
(115
)
 
$
(577
)
 
$
(2
)
 
$
(1,792
)
 
$
(195
)
The table below summarizes revenue based on customer location:
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
Revenue
 
 
 
United States
$
399,597

 
$
1,232,357

Europe
89,088

 
252,724

Other
30,865

 
81,116

 
$
519,550

 
$
1,566,197


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

The table below summarizes property and equipment based on asset location:
 
September 30, 2014
Property and Equipment, net
 
United States
$
70,126

Europe
33,913

Other
19,724

 
$
123,763

Prior to the acquisition of Chellomedia, substantially all revenues and assets of the Company were attributed to or located in the U.S.
Note 20. Other Matters
In October 2014, the Company, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, AMC New Video Holdings LLC ("AMC New Video") entered into a membership interest purchase agreement (the "Purchase Agreement”) with BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc. ("BBCWA"). In connection with the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, AMC New Video acquired 49.9% of the limited liability company interests of New Video Channel America, L.L.C. ("New Video"), that owns the cable channel BBC AMERICA (the "Transaction"), for a purchase price of $200,000 (the "Purchase Price"). The Company funded the Purchase Price with cash on hand and a $40,000 promissory note payable in six months from the closing date. The Purchase Price is subject to working capital and other adjustments. In addition to the Purchase Agreement, AMC New Video entered into a Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement with BBCWA and one of its affiliates (the "Joint Venture Agreement") that sets forth certain rights and obligations of the parties, including certain put rights. The Company has operational control of New Video and the BBC AMERICA channel. The joint venture’s results will be consolidated in the financial results of AMC Networks from the date of closing.
Note 21. Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
Long-term debt of AMC Networks includes $700,000 of 7.75% senior notes due July 2021 and $600,000 of 4.75% senior notes due December 2022. All outstanding senior notes issued by AMC Networks are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by certain of its existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries (the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”). All Guarantor Subsidiaries are owned 100% by AMC Networks. The outstanding notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Guarantor Subsidiaries on a joint and several basis.
Set forth below are condensed consolidating financial statements presenting the financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, and cash flows of (i) the Parent Company, (ii) the Guarantor Subsidiaries on a combined basis (as such guarantees are joint and several), (iii) the direct and indirect non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Parent Company (the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”) on a combined basis and (iv) reclassifications and eliminations necessary to arrive at the information for the Company on a consolidated basis.
Basis of Presentation
 In presenting the condensed consolidating financial statements, the equity method of accounting has been applied to (i) the Parent Company's interests in the Guarantor Subsidiaries and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, and (ii) the Guarantor Subsidiaries' interests in the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, even though all such subsidiaries meet the requirements to be consolidated under GAAP. All intercompany balances and transactions between the Parent Company, the Guarantor Subsidiaries and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries have been eliminated, as shown in the column "Eliminations."
 The accounting basis in all subsidiaries, including goodwill and identified intangible assets, have been allocated to the applicable subsidiaries.

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AMC NETWORKS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
September 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Parent Company
 
 Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
 Non- Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
 Eliminations
 
 Consolidated
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
4,698

 
$
217,434

 
$
74,490

 
$
—

 
$
296,622

 Accounts receivable, trade (less allowance for doubtful accounts)
—

 
359,812

 
123,788

 
—

 
483,600

Amounts due from related parties, net
—

 
3,569

 
—

 
—

 
3,569

Current portion of program rights, net
—

 
351,022

 
55,489

 
—

 
406,511

Prepaid expenses, other current assets and intercompany receivable
31,406

 
67,255

 
10,906

 
(39,879
)
 
69,688

Deferred tax asset, net
30,004

 
—

 
3,928

 
—

 
33,932

Total current assets
66,108

 
999,092

 
268,601

 
(39,879
)
 
1,293,922

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
—

 
70,421

 
53,342

 
—

 
123,763

Investment in affiliates
1,748,405

 
911,639

 
—

 
(2,660,044
)
 
—

Program rights, net
—

 
917,398

 
47,034

 
—

 
964,432

Long-term intercompany receivable
651,405

 
115,876

 
—

 
(767,281
)
 
—

Deferred carriage fees, net
—

 
47,025

 
2,234

 
—

 
49,259

Intangible assets, net
—

 
202,229

 
295,094

 
—

 
497,323

Goodwill
—

 
74,855

 
518,025

 
—

 
592,880

Other assets
28,393

 
65,940

 
47,343

 
—

 
141,676

Total assets
$
2,494,311

 
$
3,404,475

 
$
1,231,673

 
$
(3,467,204
)
 
$
3,663,255

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
298

 
$
64,822

 
$
27,063

 
$
—

 
$
92,183

Accrued liabilities and intercompany payable
33,523

 
134,989

 
54,162

 
(39,879
)
 
182,795

Current portion of program rights obligations
—

 
228,687

 
33,096

 
—

 
261,783

Deferred revenue
—

 
35,647

 
3,707

 
—

 
39,354

Current portion of long-term debt
55,500

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
55,500

Current portion of capital lease obligations
—

 
2,185

 
705

 
—

 
2,890

Total current liabilities
89,321

 
466,330

 
118,733

 
(39,879
)
 
634,505

Program rights obligations
—

 
481,993

 
2,260

 
—

 
484,253

Long-term debt
2,703,458

 
—