AMC Global Media Inc.
For the period ended Jun 30, 2026. Filed Jul 30, 2026.
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Jun 30, 2026 · Filed Jul 30, 2026
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-03-31; filed 2026-05-08.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-06-30; filed 2026-07-30.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Current report
On July 30, 2026, we announced that we had entered into a license agreement with Netflix granting Netflix co-exclusive global streaming rights to all shows in The Walking Dead Universe, including all seasons of The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead. We retain the global rights to exhibit the shows in The Walking Dead Universe on our own streaming services. Other shows in The Walking Dead Universe include: The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon; The Walking Dead: Dead City; The Walking Dead: World Beyond; The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live; and Tales of the Walking Dead. The license agreement generally provides for a five-year term for each licensed show, with licenses for individual shows commencing on different dates in different geographic territories based on the expiration of streaming rights under our existing licenses. The co-exclusive license for the U.S. streaming rights to The Walking Dead begins on January 6, 2027 and the co-exclusive license for U.S. streaming rights to other series in the Walking Dead Universe begin at various times in 2026.
Current report
Under the license agreement, Netflix will pay an aggregate content license fee of $500 million payable in quarterly cash installments over the five-year term, with approximately $25 million of such payments expected to be received in 2026. As a result of the extended payment terms, the aggregate revenue that we expect to recognize will be based on the present value of future payments which is estimated to be approximately $445 million.
Current report
Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025
Current report
Advertising revenues decreased 8.3% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to lower ratings and marketplace pricing as well as a now resolved system integration issue in the second quarter of 2026, partially offset by digital advertising growth. Advertising revenues increased 8.5% in our International segment primarily due to the outperformance of advertising in the fourth quarter of 2025 that has since returned to normal levels and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation
Current report
Content licensing and other revenues decreased 21.3% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to the timing and availability of deliveries in the period and the sale of our music catalog and additional revenues earned in connection with the production of Silo, a series originally produced by AMC Studios for a third party, that occurred in the second quarter of 2025.
Current report
Technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased 3.9% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to higher other direct programming costs and higher program rights amortization. Technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased 5.7% in our International segment due to higher program rights amortization driven by the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation.
Current report
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 2.1% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to higher marketing expenses associated with increased media spend for the premiere season of The Audacityand an increase in corporate allocated employee related costs partially offset by lower committed advertising spend with customers from contract renewals. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 8.3% in our International segment primarily due to an increase in revenue share fees and commissions in the U.K. driven by the outperformance of advertising in the fourth quarter of 2025 that has since returned to normal levels and the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation.
Current report
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 1.0% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to higher marketing expenses associated with increased media spend for the premiere season of The Audacity, an increase in corporate allocated employee related costs and an increase in legal fees, partially offset by lower committed advertising spend with customers from contract renewals. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 11.9% in our International segment primarily due to the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation, a decrease in costs allocable to the Domestic Operations segment and an increase in revenue share fees and commissions in the U.K. driven by the outperformance of advertising in the fourth quarter of 2025 that has since returned to normal levels.
Current report
Unallocated corporate overhead costs remained flat at $59.9 million.
Current report
Depreciation and amortization expenses
Current report
Depreciation and amortization expenses include depreciation of fixed assets and amortization of finite-lived intangible assets.
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Three and six months ended June 30, 2026 vs 2025
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Depreciation and amortization decreased primarily due to the retirement of broadcasting and technology assets in the second quarter of 2025 related to the outsourcing of back-end content distribution in our Domestic Operations segment as well as reduced depreciation on leasehold improvements at our corporate headquarters associated with the extension of our lease in December 2025.
Current report
Three months ended June 30, 2026
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Six months ended June 30, 2026
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Restructuring and other related charges were$5.7 millionfor the six months ended June 30, 2026, with $3.2 million related to the Company's voluntary buyout program for U.S. employees and $2.5 million associated with the International Plan, which consisted primarily of workforce reductions in Latin America.
Current report
Three and six months ended June 30, 2025
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Three months ended June 30, 2026 vs 2025
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Six months ended June 30, 2026 vs 2025
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Three and six months ended June 30, 2026 vs 2025
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Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt, net
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Three and six months ended June 30, 2026
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During the second quarter of 2026, we repaid the $80.0 million remaining balance under the Term Loan A Facility and terminated our revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Credit Facility"). In connection with the repayment, we recorded a charge of $3.1 million, comprised of the write-off of the remaining unamortized discount and deferred financing costs and additional expenses associated with the repayment and the termination of the Credit Agreement. Additionally, we redeemed all of our remaining outstanding 2029 Notes, totaling approximately $13.7 million in aggregate principal amount during the second quarter of 2026. The 2029 Notes were redeemed at a redemption price equal to 105.125% of the principal amount, resulting in a $0.7 million charge.
Current report
Three and six months ended June 30, 2025
Current report
During the second quarter of 2025, we repurchased $99.1 million principal amount of our outstanding Senior Notes through open market repurchases, at a discount of $26.7 million, and retired the repurchased notes. We recorded a $25.8 million gain which reflects the discount, net of $0.9 million to write off a portion of the unamortized discount and deferred financing costs associated with the Senior Notes.
Current report
Income tax expense (benefit)
Current report
For the three months ended June 30, 2025, income tax expense was $16.1 million on income from operations before income taxes of $68.8 million, representing an effective tax rate of 23%. The variance from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily consisted of state and local income tax expense.
Current report
For the six months ended June 30, 2026, income tax benefit was $11.4 million on a loss from operations before income taxes of $48.3 million, representing an effective rate of 24%. Items resulting in variances from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily consisted of state and local income tax expense, tax expense related to non-deductible compensation, and tax expense, including interest, related to an increase in uncertain tax positions, partially offset by a tax benefit from foreign operations and a tax benefit related to foreign-derived deduction eligible income.
Current report
Advertising revenues decreased primarily due to lower ratings and marketplace pricing as well as a now resolved system integration issue, partially offset by digital advertising growth.
Current report
Content licensing and other revenues decreased primarily due to the timing and availability of deliveries in the period and the sale of our music catalog and additional revenues earned in connection with the production of Silo, a series originally produced by AMC Studios for a third party, that occurred in the second quarter of 2025.
Current report
Advertising revenues decreased primarily due to lower ratings and marketplace pricing as well as a now resolved system integration issue in the second quarter of 2026, partially offset by digital advertising growth.
Current report
Content licensing and other revenues decreased primarily due to the timing and availability of deliveries in the period and the sale of our music catalog and additional revenues in connection with the production of Silo, a series originally produced by AMC Studios for a third party, that occurred in the second quarter of 2025.
Current report
Technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased primarily due to higher other direct programming costs, partially offset by lower program rights amortization.
Current report
Technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased primarily due to higher other direct programming costs and higher program rights amortization.
Current report
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased primarily due to higher marketing expenses associated with increased media spend for the premiere season of The Audacityand an increase in corporate allocated employee related costs, partially offset by lower committed advertising spend with customers from contract renewals.
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Three and six months ended June 30, 2026 vs. 2025
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Subscription revenues decreased 1.0% primarily due to the wind-down of a joint venture that operated primarily in Poland and Africa, partially offset by the favorable impact of foreign currency translation. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, subscription revenues decreased 3.3%.
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Advertising revenues increased 8.5% primarily due to the outperformance of advertising in the fourth quarter of 2025 that has since returned to normal levels and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, advertising revenues increased 3.5%.
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Technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased 3.4% due to higher program rights amortization driven by the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased 0.4%.
Current report
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 11.9% primarily due to the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation, a decrease in costs allocable to the Domestic Operations segment and an increase in revenue share fees and commissions in the U.K. driven by the outperformance of advertising in the fourth quarter of 2025 that has since returned to normal levels. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, selling, general and administrative expenses increased 4.9%.
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Previous report
Three and Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
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Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 0.3% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to lower marketing expenses associated with lower media spend, partially offset by an increase in legal fees in the first quarter of 2026. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 16.0% in our International segment primarily due to the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation.
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Income tax expense
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Advertising revenues decreased primarily due to lower marketplace pricing, partially offset by digital advertising growth.
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Technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased primarily due to higher program rights amortization, including increases for The Walking Dead Universe portfolio of shows as well as higher other direct programming costs.
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On February 23, 2026, we received requisite consents from holders of our 2032 Notes related to the effectiveness of amendments to the indenture governing the 2032 Notes to (1) amend the covenant that limits restricted payments in order to permit buybacks, purchases, redemptions, retirements or other acquisitions of AMC Global Media's equity interests in an aggregate amount not to exceed $50.0 million; (2) revise the covenant that limits transfers or licenses of certain trademarks to unrestricted subsidiaries to only permit transfers of non-exclusive licenses; and (3) restrict investments in unrestricted subsidiaries made pursuant to the definition of “Permitted Investments” to certain specified clauses in such definition.
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Our Credit Agreement generally requires us and our restricted subsidiaries on a consolidated basis to comply with a maximum total net leverage ratio of 5.75:1.00 from April 9, 2024 through March 31, 2026, after which the maximum total net leverage ratio changed to 5.50:1.00. As of March 31, 2026, the total net leverage ratio was approximately 5.11:1.00. In addition, the Credit Agreement requires a minimum interest coverage ratio for us and our restricted subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, of 1.50:1.00, with a step-up to 1.75:1.00 for fiscal quarters ending on or after December 31, 2028. As of March 31, 2026, the interest coverage ratio was approximately 1.85:1.00. All borrowings under the Credit Agreement are subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, including the absence of a default and accuracy of representations and warranties.
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Net cash provided by operating activitiesfor thethree months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 amounted to$67.5 million and$108.8 million, respectively.
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Net cash used in financing activities for thethree months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 amounted to$11.8 million and $13.0 million, respectively.
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•the direct and indirect impact of events that are outside our control, such as geopolitical conditions (including international war or conflicts), political unrest in international markets, terrorist attacks, natural disasters and other similar events; and
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•the direct and indirect impact of events that are outside our control, such as geopolitical conditions (including international wars or conflicts), political unrest in international markets, terrorist attacks, natural disasters and other similar events; and
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Consolidated Results of Operations. This section provides an analysis of our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. Our discussion is presented on both a consolidated and segment basis. Our two segments are: (i) Domestic Operations and (ii) International.
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Consolidated Results of Operations. This section provides an analysis of our results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. Our discussion is presented on both a consolidated and segment basis. Our two segments are: (i) Domestic Operations and (ii) International.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources. This section provides a discussion of our financial condition as of March 31, 2026, as well as an analysis of our cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. The discussion of our financial condition and liquidity also includes summaries of (i) our primary sources of liquidity and (ii) our contractual obligations that existed at March 31, 2026 as compared to December 31, 2025.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources. This section provides a discussion of our financial condition as of June 30, 2026, as well as an analysis of our cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025. The discussion of our financial condition and liquidity also includes summaries of (i) our primary sources of liquidity and (ii) our contractual obligations that existed at June 30, 2026 as compared to December 31, 2025.
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Most original series require us to make significant up-front investments. Our programming efforts are not always commercially successful, which has in the past resulted and could in the future result in a write-off of program rights. If events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of program rights predominantly monetized individually or as a group is less than their unamortized cost, we will write off the excess to technical and operating expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss). Program rights with no future programming usefulness are substantively abandoned resulting in the write-off of remaining unamortized cost. There were no material program rights write-offs included in technical and operating expense for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.
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Most original series require us to make significant up-front investments. Our programming efforts are not always commercially successful, which has in the past resulted and could in the future result in a write-off of program rights. If events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of program rights predominantly monetized individually or as a group is less than their unamortized cost, we will write off the excess to technical and operating expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss). Program rights with no future programming usefulness are substantively abandoned resulting in the write-off of remaining unamortized cost. There were no material program rights write-offs included in technical and operating expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.
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Content expenses and programming operating costs primarily comprise technical and operating expenses. Content expenses represent the largest expense of the International segment and primarily consist of amortization of acquired content. Program operating costs include costs such as origination, transmission, uplink and encryption of our linear international channels as well as content hosting and delivery costs at our various on-line content distribution initiatives. Other components of technical and operating expense include costs of dubbing and sub-titling of programs. Our programming efforts are not all commercially successful, which has in the past resulted and could in the future result in a write-off of program rights. If events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of program rights predominantly monetized individually or a group is less than its unamortized cost, we will write off the excess to technical and operating expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss). Program rights with no future programming usefulness are substantively abandoned, resulting in the write-off of remaining unamortized cost. There were no material programming write-offs included in technical and operating expense for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, $3.5 million of program write-offs were recorded to restructuring and other related charges, primarily related to the wind-down of a joint venture held by our U.K. business with operations in EMEA.
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Content expenses and programming operating costs primarily comprise technical and operating expenses. Content expenses represent the largest expense of the International segment and primarily consist of amortization of acquired content. Program operating costs include costs such as origination, transmission, uplink and encryption of our linear international channels as well as content hosting and delivery costs at our various on-line content distribution initiatives. Other components of technical and operating expense include costs of dubbing and sub-titling of programs. Our programming efforts are not all commercially successful, which has in the past resulted and could in the future result in a write-off of program rights. If events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of program rights predominantly monetized individually or as a group is less than their unamortized cost, we will write off the excess to technical and operating expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss). Program rights with no future programming usefulness are substantively abandoned, resulting in the write-off of remaining unamortized cost. There were no material programming write-offs included in technical and operating expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, $1.2 million and $4.7 million, respectively, of program write-offs were recorded to restructuring and other related charges, primarily related to the wind-down of a joint venture held by our U.K. business with operations in EMEA.
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Our future performance is dependent, to a large extent, on general economic conditions, which can impact, among other things, our ability to manage our businesses effectively and our relative strength and leverage in the marketplace, with both suppliers and customers. Additionally, macroeconomic and geopolitical risks, particularly high inflation and interest rates, as well as potential or implemented tariffs and changes to the U.S. and other countries' trade policies, the direct and indirect impacts of international war or conflicts, and uncertainty regarding further changes to any of the foregoing, may adversely impact our results of operations, cash flows and financial position or our ability to refinance our indebtedness on terms favorable to us, or at all.
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Our future performance is dependent, to a large extent, on general economic conditions, which can impact, among other things, our ability to manage our businesses effectively and our relative strength and leverage in the marketplace, with both suppliers and customers. Additionally, macroeconomic and geopolitical risks, particularly high inflation and interest rates, as well as potential or implemented tariffs and changes to the U.S. and other countries' trade policies, the direct and indirect impacts of international wars or conflicts, including the ongoing conflict involving Iran, and uncertainty regarding further changes to any of the foregoing, may adversely impact our results of operations, cash flows and financial position or our ability to refinance our indebtedness on terms favorable to us, or at all.
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Subscription revenues decreased 2.6% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to a decline in affiliate revenues from basic subscriber declines, partially offset by an increase in streaming revenues primarily due to the impact of price increases across our services. Subscription revenues increased 3.7% in our International segment primarily due to the favorable impact of foreign currency translation, partially offset by lower revenues primarily from the wind-down of a joint venture held by our U.K. business with operations in EMEA. We expect linear subscriber declines to continue in our Domestic Operations segment, consistent with the declines across the cable ecosystem.
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Subscription revenues decreased 4.5% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to a decline in affiliate revenues from basic subscriber declines, partially offset by an increase in streaming revenues primarily due to the impact of price increases across our services. Subscription revenues decreased 1.0% in our International segment primarily due to the wind-down of a joint venture that operated primarily in Poland and Africa, partially offset by the favorable impact of foreign currency translation. We expect linear subscriber declines to continue in our Domestic Operations segment, consistent with the declines across the cable ecosystem.
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Advertising revenues decreased 5.4% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to lower marketplace pricing, partially offset by digital advertising growth. Advertising revenues increased 3.4% in our International segment primarily due to the favorable impact of foreign currency translation, partially offset by lower ratings primarily in the U.K. We generally expect advertising revenue to continue to decline as the advertising market gravitates toward other distribution platforms.
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Advertising revenues decreased 11.2% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to lower ratings and marketplace pricing as well as a now resolved system integration issue, partially offset by digital advertising growth. Advertising revenues increased 13.0% in our International segment primarily due to the outperformance of advertising in the fourth quarter of 2025 that has since returned to normal levels and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation. We generally expect advertising revenue to continue to decline as the advertising market gravitates toward other distribution platforms.
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Content licensing and other revenues decreased 2.1% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to the timing and availability of deliveries in the period. We expect content licensing revenues to vary in 2026 based on the timing and availability of our programming to distributors.
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Content licensing and other revenues decreased 33.7% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to the timing and availability of deliveries in the period and the sale of our music catalog and additional revenues earned in connection with the production of Silo, a series originally produced by AMC Studios for a third party, that occurred in the second quarter of 2025. We expect content licensing revenues to vary in 2026 based on the timing and availability of our programming to distributors.
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Technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased 6.2% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to higher program rights amortization, including increases for The Walking Dead Universe portfolio of shows as well as higher other direct programming costs. Technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased 7.8% in our International segment due to higher program rights amortization, driven by the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation, partially offset by lower other direct programming costs.
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Technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased 1.9% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to higher other direct programming costs, partially offset by lower program rights amortization. Technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased 3.4% in our International segment due to higher program rights amortization driven by the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation.
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Unallocated corporate overhead costs increased 3.2% to $30.2 million primarily due to higher employee related costs, including higher bonus expenses.
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Unallocated corporate overhead costs decreased 3.0% to $29.7 million primarily due to lower employee related costs.
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Restructuring and other related charges were$4.3 millionfor the three months ended March 31, 2026, with $2.6 million related to the Company's voluntary buyout program for U.S. employees, which was announced in October 2025, and $1.7 million associated with the Company's ongoing restructuring plan in its International segment ("International Plan"), which for the quarter consisted primarily of office closures in Latin America.
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Restructuring and other related charges were$1.3 millionfor the three months ended June 30, 2026, with $0.8 million associated with the Company's ongoing restructuring plan in our International segment (the "International Plan"), which for the quarter consisted primarily of workforce reductions in Latin America, and $0.5 million related to the Company's voluntary buyout program for U.S. employees, which was announced in October 2025.
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Restructuring and other related charges were $4.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, primarily related to the planned wind-down of a joint venture held by our U.K. business with operations in EMEA as part of its International segment, as well as the commencement of the International Plan in Southern Europe.
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Restructuring and other related charges were $3.5 million and $8.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, primarily related to thewind-down of a joint venture that operated primarily in Poland and Africa as part of our International segment, as well as the commencement of the International Plan in Southern Europe.
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The decrease in operating income was primarily attributable to a $13.1 million decrease in revenues, net, a $15.8 million increase in technical and operating expenses and $4.0 million increase in selling, general and administrative costs.
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The decrease in operating income was primarily attributable to a $65.6 million decrease in revenues, net, and a $20.7 million increase in technical and operating expenses.
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The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to the impact of lower outstanding balances under our Term Loan A facility under our credit agreement (the “Term Loan A Facility”) and 4.25% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Senior Notes”), partially offset by an increase in average interest rates associated with the July 2025 issuance of our 10.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2032, (the “2032 Notes”) and the March 2026 issuance of additional 2032 Notes relating to the private exchange offer (the “Exchange Offer”) with respect to our outstanding 10.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”).
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The increase in interest expense was primarily due to an increase in average interest rates associated with the July 2025 issuance of our 10.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2032, (the “2032 Notes”) and the March 2026 issuance of additional 2032 Notes in the private exchange offer (the “Exchange Offer”) with respect to our outstanding 10.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”), partially offset by lower outstanding balances under our Term Loan A facility (the "Term Loan A Facility") under our credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) and our 4.25% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Senior Notes”).
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The decrease in miscellaneous, net was primarily related to third-party fees specifically attributable to the Exchange Offer of $16.7 million and the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.
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The decrease in miscellaneous, net was primarily related to third-party fees of $16.7 million specifically attributable to the Exchange Offer and the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.
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For the three months ended March 31, 2026, income tax benefit was $6.7 million, representing an effective rate of 28%, as compared to the federal statutory rate of 21%. The effective rate differed from the federal statutory rate primarily due to state and local income tax expense and tax expense related to non-deductible compensation, partially offset by tax benefit related to foreign-derived deduction eligible income.
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For the three months ended June 30, 2026, income tax benefit was $4.7 million on a loss from operations before income taxes of $24.4 million, representing an effective rate of 19%. Items resulting in variances from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily consisted of state and local income tax expense, tax expense related to non-deductible compensation, and tax expense, including interest, related to an increase in uncertain tax positions, partially offset by a tax benefit from foreign operations and a tax benefit related to foreign-derived deduction eligible income.
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For the three months ended March 31, 2025, income tax expense was $15.0 million, representing an effective rate of 40%, as compared to the federal statutory rate of 21%. The effective rate differed from the federal statutory rate primarily due to state and local income tax expense, tax expense related to non-deductible compensation, tax expense for shortfalls related to share-based compensation and tax expense for an increase in the valuation allowance for foreign tax credits and losses.
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For the six months ended June 30, 2025, income tax expense was $31.0 million on income from operations before income taxes of $105.9 million, representing an effective tax rate of 29%. Items resulting in variances from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily consisted of state and local income tax expense, tax expense related to share-based compensation, tax expense for an increase in the valuation allowance for foreign taxes and tax expense related to non-deductible compensation.
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Subscription revenues decreased primarily due to a 15.9% decline in affiliate revenues, partially offset by a 10.7% increase in streaming revenues. Affiliate revenues decreased primarily due to basic subscriber declines, while streaming revenues increased primarily due to the impact of price increases across our services. Revenues related to the Company's streaming services were $173.8 million and $157.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Streaming subscribers were 10.1 million at March 31, 2026 and 10.2 million at March 31, 2025.
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Subscription revenues decreased primarily due to a 16.6% decline in affiliate revenues, partially offset by a 6.3% increase in streaming revenues. Affiliate revenues decreased primarily due to basic subscriber declines, while streaming revenues increased primarily due to the impact of price increases across our services. Revenues related to the Company's streaming services were $179.7 million and $169.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased primarily due to lower marketing expenses associated with lower media spend, partially offset by an increase in legal fees in the first quarter of 2026.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses increased primarily due to higher marketing expenses associated with increased media spend for the premiere season of The Audacity, an increase in corporate allocated employee related costs and an increase in legal fees, partially offset by lower committed advertising spend with customers from contract renewals.
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The decrease in segment adjusted operating income was primarily attributable to the continued revenue declines in our linear businesses and an increase in technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization).
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The decrease in segment adjusted operating income was primarily attributable to lower content licensing and other sales, the continued revenue declines in our linear businesses, an increase in technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization), and an increase in media spend.
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Advertising revenues increased 3.4% primarily due to the favorable impact of foreign currency translation. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, advertising revenues decreased 4.6% primarily from lower ratings mainly in the U.K.
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Advertising revenues increased 13.0% primarily due to the outperformance of advertising in the fourth quarter of 2025 that has since returned to normal levels and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, advertising revenues increased 11.1%.
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Subscription revenues increased 3.7% primarily due to the favorable impact of foreign currency translation. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, subscription revenues decreased 5.3% primarily from the wind-down of a joint venture held by our U.K. business with operations in EMEA.
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Subscription revenues increased 1.3% primarily due to the favorable impact of foreign currency translation. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, subscription revenues decreased 4.3% primarily from the wind-down of a joint venture that operated primarily in Poland and Africa.
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Technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased 7.8% due to higher program rights amortization driven by the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) decreased 2.1% primarily due to lower other direct programming costs.
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Technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) increased 5.7% due to higher program rights amortization driven by the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, technical and operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) decreased 0.9%.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 16.0% primarily due to the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, selling, general and administrative expenses increased 5.3%.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 8.3% primarily due to an increase in revenue share fees and commissions in the U.K. driven by the outperformance of advertising in the fourth quarter of 2025 that has since returned to normal levels and the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, selling, general and administrative expenses increased 4.6%.
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Segment adjusted operating income decreased 44.8% primarily due to lower subscription and advertising revenues, excluding the impact of foreign currency translation.
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Segment adjusted operating income decreased primarily due to lower subscription revenues and higher selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding the impact of foreign currency translation.
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As of March 31, 2026, our cash and cash equivalents balance of $552.1 million included approximately $126.5 million held by foreign subsidiaries. Of this amount, approximately $7.3 million is expected to be repatriated to the United States with the remaining amount continuing to be reinvested in foreign operations. Tax expense related to the expected repatriation amount has been accrued in prior periods and we do not expect to incur any significant, additional taxes related to the remaining balance.
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As of June 30, 2026, our cash and cash equivalents balance of $464.0 million included approximately $136.5 million held by foreign subsidiaries. Of this amount, approximately $22.5 million is expected to be repatriated to the United States with the remaining amount continuing to be reinvested in foreign operations. Tax expense related to the expected repatriation amount has been accrued and we do not expect to incur any significant, additional taxes related to the remaining balance.
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Our primary source of cash is cash flow from operations. Sources of cash also may include, subject to market conditions, access to capital and credit markets. On May 6, 2026, we notified JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., pursuant to the Credit Agreement, that we would repay the $80.0 million remaining balance under the Term Loan A Facility and terminate the Revolving Credit Facility on May 12, 2026. As a public company, we may have access to capital and credit markets, although adverse conditions in the financial markets have in the past impacted, and are expected in the future to impact, access to those markets.
Current wording
Our primary source of cash is cash flow from operations. Sources of cash also may include, subject to market conditions, access to capital and credit markets. As a public company, we may have access to capital and credit markets, although adverse conditions in the financial markets have in the past impacted, and are expected in the future to impact, access to those markets.
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Additionally, on February 23, 2026, we commenced the Exchange Offer and related consent solicitation (the “Consent Solicitation”) with respect to our outstanding 2029 Notes. Pursuant to the Exchange Offer, we offered to issue additional 2032 Notes in exchange for any and all of the $875 million aggregate principal amount of 2029 Notes held by eligible holders. In addition, pursuant to the Consent Solicitation, we solicited consents from eligible holders to amend certain of the covenants in the indenture governing the 2029 Notes. For 2029 Notes tendered and not validly withdrawn before 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on March 6, 2026 (the "Early Tender Time"), eligible holders received the “Total Consideration” of $1,065 in aggregate principal amount of 2032 Notes (including an early tender premium of $50 in principal amount of 2032 Notes) for each $1,000 principal amount of 2029 Notes validly tendered and accepted for exchange by the Company. For 2029 Notes tendered after the Early Tender Time and on or before 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on March 23, 2026 (the “Expiration Time”), eligible holders received the “Exchange Consideration” of $1,015 in aggregate principal amount of 2032 Notes for each $1,000 principal amount of 2029 Notes validly tendered and accepted for exchange by the Company. The Total Consideration and Exchange Consideration, as applicable, were reduced by an amount equal to the result of (x) the aggregate amount of accrued and unpaid interest due on the 2032 Notes issued to eligible holders from and including the last interest payment date for the original 2032 Notes to but not including the applicable settlement date less (y) the aggregate amount of accrued and unpaid interest due on the 2029 Notes validly tendered and accepted by the Company from and including the last interest payment date for such 2029 Notes to but not including the applicable settlement date.
Current wording
On February 23, 2026, we commenced the Exchange Offer and related consent solicitation (the “Consent Solicitation”) with respect to our outstanding 2029 Notes. Pursuant to the Exchange Offer, we offered to issue additional 2032 Notes in exchange for any and all of the $875 million aggregate principal amount of 2029 Notes held by eligible holders. In addition, pursuant to the Consent Solicitation, we solicited consents from eligible holders to amend certain of the covenants in the indenture governing the 2029 Notes. For 2029 Notes tendered and not validly withdrawn before 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on March 6, 2026 (the "Early Tender Time"), eligible holders received the “Total Consideration” of $1,065 in aggregate principal amount of 2032 Notes (including an early tender premium of $50 in principal amount of 2032 Notes) for each $1,000 principal amount of 2029 Notes validly tendered and accepted for exchange by the Company. For 2029 Notes tendered after the Early Tender Time and on or before 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on March 23, 2026 (the “Expiration Time”), eligible holders received the “Exchange Consideration” of $1,015 in aggregate principal amount of 2032 Notes for each $1,000 principal amount of 2029 Notes validly tendered and accepted for exchange by the Company. The Total Consideration and Exchange Consideration, as applicable, were reduced by an amount equal to the result of (x) the aggregate amount of accrued and unpaid interest due on the 2032 Notes issued to eligible holders from and including the last interest payment date for the original 2032 Notes to but not including the applicable settlement date less (y) the aggregate amount of accrued and unpaid interest due on the 2029 Notes validly tendered and accepted by the Company from and including the last interest payment date for such 2029 Notes to but not including the applicable settlement date.
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On March 25, 2026, we completed the final settlement of the Exchange Offer. As of the Expiration Time, an additional approximately $30.7 million in aggregate principal amount of 2029 Notes was validly tendered in the Exchange Offer. In connection with the final settlement of the Exchange Offer, we issued approximately $31.1 million in aggregate principal amount of 2032 Notes. All 2029 Notes exchanged were cancelled. Following such cancellation, approximately $13.7 million in aggregate principal amount of 2029 Notes remained outstanding as of March 31, 2026.
Current wording
On March 25, 2026, we completed the final settlement of the Exchange Offer. As of the Expiration Time, an additional approximately $30.7 million in aggregate principal amount of 2029 Notes was validly tendered in the Exchange Offer. In connection with the final settlement of the Exchange Offer, we issued approximately $31.1 million in aggregate principal amount of 2032 Notes. All 2029 Notes exchanged were cancelled.
Previous wording
On April 6, 2026, we redeemed of all of our remaining outstanding 2029 Notes, totaling approximately $13.7 million in aggregate principal amount. The 2029 Notes were redeemed at a redemption price equal to 105.125% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.
Current wording
On April 6, 2026, we redeemed all of our remaining outstanding 2029 Notes, totaling approximately $13.7 million in aggregate principal amount. The 2029 Notes were redeemed at a redemption price equal to 105.125% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.
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We are currently evaluating our liquidity profile in connection with our consideration of our funding and investment needs. Depending on market conditions, we may purchase, redeem, prepay, refinance, amend, exchange, extend or otherwise retire any amount of our outstanding indebtedness at any time and from time to time, in open market or privately negotiated transactions with the holders of such indebtedness or otherwise. We may decide not to proceed with any such transactions in light of market conditions or other relevant factors and, if we do proceed, the terms of any such transaction would be subject to market and other conditions.
Current wording
We continue to evaluate our liquidity profile in connection with our consideration of our funding and investment needs. Depending on market conditions, we may purchase, redeem, prepay, refinance, amend, exchange, extend or otherwise retire any amount of our outstanding indebtedness at any time and from time to time, in open market or privately negotiated transactions with the holders of such indebtedness or otherwise. We may decide not to proceed with any such transactions in light of market conditions or other relevant factors and, if we do proceed, the terms of any such transaction would be subject to market and other conditions.
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Our Board of Directors has authorized a program to repurchase up to $1.5 billion of our outstanding Class A Common Shares (the "Stock Repurchase Program"). The Stock Repurchase Program has no pre-established termination date and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. During the first quarter of 2026, the Company did not repurchase any shares of its Class A Common Stock. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had$117.4 million of authorization remaining for repurchase under the Stock Repurchase Program.
Current wording
Our Board of Directors has authorized a program to repurchase up to $1.5 billion of our outstanding Class A Common Stock (the "Stock Repurchase Program"). The Stock Repurchase Program has no pre-established termination date and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. On May 8, 2026, we entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement (the “ASR Agreement”) with Citibank, N.A. (“Citibank”) to repurchase $30.0 million of our outstanding Class A Common Stock. We are conducting the accelerated share repurchase as part of our Stock Repurchase Program.
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For the three months ended March 31, 2025, net cash provided by operating activities primarily resulted from $241.1 million of net income before amortization of program rights, depreciation and amortization, and other non-cash items, partially offset by payments for program rights of $169.6 million. Changes in all other assets and liabilities resulted in a net cash inflow of $37.3 million.
Current wording
For the six months ended June 30, 2026, net cash provided by operating activities primarily resulted from $469.8 million of net income before amortization of program rights, depreciation and amortization, and other non-cash items, partially offset by payments for program rights of $343.1 million. Changes in all other assets and liabilities resulted in a net cash outflow of $2.0 million.
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For the three months ended March 31, 2026, net cash provided by operating activities primarily resulted from $230.9 million of net income before amortization of program rights, depreciation and amortization, and other non-cash items, partially offset by payments for program rights of $167.7 million. Changes in all other assets and liabilities resulted in a net cash inflow of $4.3 million.
Current wording
For the six months ended June 30, 2025, net cash provided by operating activities primarily resulted from $510.7 million of net income before amortization of program rights, depreciation and amortization, and other non-cash items, partially offset by payments for program rights of $331.5 million. Changes in all other assets and liabilities resulted in a net cash inflow of $32.4 million.
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Net cash used in investing activitiesfor thethree months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 amounted to$2.7 million and $14.6 million, respectively, and consisted of capital expenditures.
Current wording
Net cash used in investing activitiesfor thesix months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 amounted to$17.3 million and $22.4 million, respectively, and primarily consisted of capital expenditures.
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For the three months ended March 31, 2026, net cash used in financing activities primarily related to taxes paid in lieu of shares issued for equity-based compensation of $6.6 million, principal payments on the Term Loan A Facility of $2.8 million, and payments for financing costs associated with the consent solicitation to amend the indenture governing our 2032 Notes of $2.0 million.
Current wording
For the six months ended June 30, 2026, net cash used in financing activities primarily related to payments on the Term Loan A Facility of $82.9 million, the purchase of treasury stock for $30.0 million, the redemption of our remaining 2029 Notes for $14.4 million, taxes paid in lieu of shares issued for equity-based compensation of $7.1 million and payments for financing costs associated with the consent solicitation to amend the indenture governing our 2032 Notes of $2.0 million.
Previous wording
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, net cash used in financing activities primarily related to principal payments on the Term Loan A Facility of $8.1 million and taxes paid in lieu of shares issued for equity-based compensation of $3.7 million.
Current wording
For the six months ended June 30, 2025, net cash used in financing activities primarily related to open-market repurchases of our Senior Notes of $72.4 million, principal payments on the Term Loan A Facility of $36.3 million and the purchase of treasury stock for $10.3 million.
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As of March 31, 2026, our contractual obligations not reflected on the condensed consolidated balance sheets decreased $25.6 million, as compared to December 31, 2025, to $473.4 million. The decrease was primarily related to payments for program rights and third-party service contracts, partially offset by additional program rights commitments.
Current wording
As of June 30, 2026, our contractual obligations not reflected on the condensed consolidated balance sheets increased $91.3 million, as compared to December 31, 2025, to $590.3 million. The increase was primarily related to commitments for marketing and third-party service contracts.
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Debt of AMC Global Media as of March 31, 2026 included $13.7 million of 10.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2029, $276.7 million of 4.25% Senior Notes due 2029, $143.8 million of 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029, and $1,315.1 million of 10.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2032 (collectively, the “notes”). The notes were issued by AMC Global Media and are unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on an unsecured basis, by each of AMC Global Media's existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions (each, a “Guarantor Subsidiary,” and collectively, the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”). The obligations of each Guarantor Subsidiary under its note guarantee are limited as necessary to prevent such note guarantee from constituting a fraudulent conveyance under applicable law. A guarantee of the notes by a Guarantor Subsidiary is subject to release in the following circumstances: (i) any sale or other disposition of all of the capital stock of a Guarantor Subsidiary to a person that is not (either before or after giving effect to such transaction) a restricted subsidiary, in compliance with the terms of the applicable indenture; (ii) the designation of a restricted subsidiary as an “Unrestricted Subsidiary” under the applicable indenture; or (iii) the release or discharge of the guarantee (including the guarantee under the AMC Global Media credit agreement) which resulted in the creation of the note guarantee (provided that such Guarantor Subsidiary does not have any preferred stock outstanding at such time that is not held by AMC Global Media or another Guarantor Subsidiary).
Current wording
Debt of AMC Global Media as of June 30, 2026 included $276.7 million of 4.25% Senior Notes due 2029, $143.8 million of 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029, and $1,315.1 million of 10.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2032 (collectively, the “notes”). The notes were issued by AMC Global Media and are unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on an unsecured basis, by each of AMC Global Media's existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions (each, a “Guarantor Subsidiary,” and collectively, the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”). The obligations of each Guarantor Subsidiary under its note guarantee are limited as necessary to prevent such note guarantee from constituting a fraudulent conveyance under applicable law. A guarantee of the notes by a Guarantor Subsidiary is subject to release in the following circumstances: (i) any sale or other disposition of all of the capital stock of a Guarantor Subsidiary to a person that is not (either before or after giving effect to such transaction) a restricted subsidiary, in compliance with the terms of the applicable indenture; (ii) the designation of a restricted subsidiary as an “Unrestricted Subsidiary” under the applicable indenture; or (iii) the release or discharge of the guarantee, which resulted in the creation of the note guarantee (provided that such Guarantor Subsidiary does not have any preferred stock outstanding at such time that is not held by AMC Global Media or another Guarantor Subsidiary).
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Subscription revenues decreased 3.6% in our Domestic Operations segment primarily due to a decline in affiliate revenues from basic subscriber declines, partially offset by an increase in streaming revenues primarily due to the impact of price increases across our services. Subscription revenues increased 1.3% in our International segment primarily due to the favorable impact of foreign currency translation, partially offset by lower revenues primarily from the wind-down of a joint venture that operated primarily in Poland and Africa.
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The decrease in operating income was primarily attributable to a $52.5 million decrease in revenues, net.
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The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to the impact of lower outstanding balances under our Term Loan A Facility and the Senior Notes, partially offset by an increase in average interest rates associated with the 2032 Notes and the Exchange Offer with respect to our outstanding 2029 Notes.
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The decrease in miscellaneous, net was primarily related to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.
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Subscription revenues decreased primarily due to a 16.3% decline in affiliate revenues, partially offset by a 8.4% increase in streaming revenues. Affiliate revenues decreased primarily due to basic subscriber declines, while streaming revenues increased primarily due to the impact of price increases across our services. Revenues related to the Company's streaming services were $353.6 million and $326.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
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On May 12, 2026, pursuant to the Credit Agreement, we repaid the $80.0 million remaining balance under the Term Loan A Facility and terminated the Revolving Credit Facility.
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As of June 30, 2026, we had$87.4 million of authorization remaining for repurchase under the Stock Repurchase Program.
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Content licensing and other revenues decreased primarily due to the timing and availability of deliveries in the period.
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On May 8, 2026, we entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement (the “ASR Agreement”) with Citibank, N.A. to repurchase $30.0 million of our outstanding Class A Common Stock. See Part II, Item 5, Other Information, for additional information regarding the ASR Agreement.