AMC Networks Announces Early Results and Upsizing of Tender Offer for its 4.25% Senior Notes due 2029
AMC Networks (NASDAQ:AMCX) announced the early results of its cash tender offer for its 4.25% Senior Notes due 2029 and increased the maximum purchase amount from $450 million to $600 million. As of July 1, 2025, $614.4 million in aggregate principal amount was tendered, exceeding the maximum amount. Due to oversubscription, the company will apply a 97.7% proration factor.
The company will pay $815 per $1,000 principal amount of Notes, which includes a $50 early tender premium. The early settlement date is expected to be July 3, 2025. Given the oversubscription, AMC Networks does not expect to accept additional Notes tendered after the Early Tender Date.
AMC Networks (NASDAQ:AMCX) ha annunciato i risultati preliminari della sua offerta di acquisto in contanti per i suoi Senior Notes al 4,25% con scadenza 2029 e ha aumentato l'importo massimo di acquisto da 450 milioni di dollari a 600 milioni di dollari. Al 1° luglio 2025, è stato offerto un importo complessivo di 614,4 milioni di dollari, superando la soglia massima. A causa della sovrasottoscrizione, l'azienda applicherà un fattore di proporzionalità del 97,7%.
L'azienda pagherà 815 dollari per ogni 1.000 dollari di valore nominale delle Note, comprensivi di un premio di 50 dollari per l'offerta anticipata. La data prevista per il regolamento anticipato è il 3 luglio 2025. Considerata la sovrasottoscrizione, AMC Networks non prevede di accettare ulteriori Note offerte dopo la Data di Offerta Anticipata.
AMC Networks (NASDAQ:AMCX) anunció los resultados preliminares de su oferta pública de adquisición en efectivo para sus Bonos Senior al 4,25% con vencimiento en 2029 y aumentó el monto máximo de compra de 450 millones a 600 millones de dólares. Al 1 de julio de 2025, se ofreció un monto total de 614,4 millones de dólares, superando el límite máximo. Debido a la sobresuscripción, la empresa aplicará un factor de prorrateo del 97,7%.
La empresa pagará 815 dólares por cada 1,000 dólares de valor nominal de los Bonos, que incluye un premio de 50 dólares por entrega anticipada. La fecha esperada de liquidación anticipada es el 3 de julio de 2025. Debido a la sobresuscripción, AMC Networks no espera aceptar Bonos adicionales entregados después de la Fecha de Entrega Anticipada.
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AMC Networks (NASDAQ:AMCX) a annoncé les résultats préliminaires de son offre publique d'achat en numéraire pour ses obligations Senior à 4,25 % échéant en 2029 et a augmenté le montant maximum d'achat de 450 millions à 600 millions de dollars. Au 1er juillet 2025, un montant total de 614,4 millions de dollars a été offert, dépassant le montant maximal. En raison de la sursouscription, la société appliquera un facteur de prorata de 97,7 %.
La société paiera 815 dollars pour 1 000 dollars de montant principal des obligations, ce qui inclut une prime de 50 dollars pour l'offre anticipée. La date de règlement anticipé est prévue pour le 3 juillet 2025. Compte tenu de la sursouscription, AMC Networks ne prévoit pas d'accepter d'autres obligations offertes après la date d'offre anticipée.
AMC Networks (NASDAQ:AMCX) gab die vorläufigen Ergebnisse seines Barangebots für seine 4,25% Senior Notes mit Fälligkeit 2029 bekannt und erhöhte den maximalen Kaufbetrag von 450 Millionen auf 600 Millionen US-Dollar. Zum 1. Juli 2025 wurden 614,4 Millionen US-Dollar im Gesamtnennwert angeboten, was die Höchstgrenze übersteigt. Aufgrund der Überzeichnung wird das Unternehmen einen 97,7%igen Quotierungsfaktor anwenden.
Das Unternehmen zahlt 815 US-Dollar pro 1.000 US-Dollar Nennwert der Notes, einschließlich einer 50 US-Dollar Frühzeichnungsprämie. Das frühzeitige Abwicklungsdatum wird voraussichtlich der 3. Juli 2025 sein. Aufgrund der Überzeichnung erwartet AMC Networks keine Annahme weiterer nach dem Frühzeichnungsdatum angebotener Notes.
- Successful tender offer with strong participation ($614.4M tendered vs $450M initial target)
- Increased tender capacity by 33% from $450M to $600M showing financial flexibility
- Company secured $400M in new senior secured notes to help fund the tender offer
- High tender premium of $815 per $1,000 principal amount indicates significant cost of debt reduction
- Not all tendered notes will be accepted due to oversubscription (97.7% proration factor)
Insights
AMC Networks is restructuring debt by repurchasing $600M of its 2029 notes at a discount, signaling financial optimization.
AMC Networks has significantly upsized its tender offer for its 4.25% Senior Notes due 2029 from
Notably, the company is purchasing these notes at
The transaction is being financed through a combination of a new
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NEW YORK, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks Inc. (Nasdaq: AMCX) (the “Company�) announced the early results, as of 5:00 p.m. New York City time, on July 1, 2025 (the “Early Tender Date�) of its previously announced cash tender offer (the “Offer�) to purchase its outstanding
The terms and conditions of the Offer are described in an Offer to Purchase, dated June 17, 2025 (as amended and supplemented by this news release, the “Offer to Purchase�), which was previously distributed to holders of the Notes. As set forth in the Offer to Purchase, the Company reserves the right to (i) waive any and all conditions to the Offer as permitted by law, (ii) extend or terminate the Offer or (iii) otherwise amend the Offer.
The following table sets forth certain terms of the Offer and the aggregate principal amount of Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Early Tender Date:
Title of Notes | CUSIP Number / ISIN | Aggregate Principal Amount Outstanding(1) | Aggregate Principal Amount Tendered at the Early Tender Date | Proration Factor(2) | Aggregate Principal Amount Accepted for Purchase | |||
due 2029 | 00164V AF0 / US00164VAF04 |
(1) As of the date of the Offer to Purchase.
(2) Rounded to the nearest tenth of a percent for presentation purposes.
Because the aggregate principal amount of Notes validly tendered at or prior to the Early Tender Date exceeded the Maximum Tender Amount, the Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn will be accepted subject to the Maximum Tender Amount and proration factor set forth in the table above. Notes not accepted for purchase will be promptly returned in accordance with the Offer to Purchase. The Company will accept for purchase the aggregate principal amount of Notes validly tendered before the Early Tender Date as set forth in the table above.
Payment for any Notes validly tendered at or prior to the Early Tender Date will be made on the settlement date that is expected to be July 3, 2025, the second business day following the Early Tender Date, or as promptly as practicable thereafter (the “Early Settlement Date�). As previously announced, the Total Consideration (as defined in the Offer to Purchase) is
Pursuant to the terms of the Offer, the Withdrawal Deadline (as defined in the Offer to Purchase) expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 1, 2025. As a result, tendered Notes may no longer be withdrawn, except in certain limited circumstances where additional withdrawal or revocation rights are required by law.
Although the Offer is scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 17, 2025 (such date and time, the “Expiration Date�), because Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn Notes at or prior to the Early Tender Date exceeded the Maximum Tender Amount, the Company does not expect to accept for purchase any Notes tendered after the Early Tender Date, to have a Final Settlement Date (as defined in the Offer to Purchase) or to issue a press release upon the expiration of the Offer. Payment for any Notes validly tendered after the Early Tender Date and at or prior to the Expiration Date will be made on the settlement date that is expected to be the business day following the Expiration Date, or as promptly as practicable thereafter.
The Early Settlement Date will subject to all conditions to the Offer having been satisfied or waived by us, and assuming we accept for purchase Notes validly tendered pursuant to the Offer. The consummation of the Offer is not conditioned upon any minimum amount of Notes being tendered. However, the Offer is subject to, and conditioned upon, the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions described in the Offer to Purchase, including the Company having raised net proceeds from its concurrently commenced offering of
This press release is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell securities. No offer, solicitation, purchase or sale will be made in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful. The Offer is being made solely pursuant to terms and conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase.
The lead dealer manager for the Offer is BofA Securities and the co-dealer manager for the Offer is J.P. Morgan. Any questions regarding the terms of the Offer should be directed to BofA Securities at (toll-free) (888) 292-0070 or (980) 388-3646. Any questions regarding procedures for tendering Notes should be directed to the Information Agent for the Offer, D.F. King & Co., Inc., toll-free at (800) 967-7635 (banks and brokers call (212) 257-2028)) or via email at .
About AMC Networks Inc.
AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. The Company creates and curates celebrated series and films across distinct brands and makes them available to audiences everywhere. Its portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA (which includes U.S. distribution and sales responsibilities for BBC News), IFC, SundanceTV and We TV; and film distribution labels Independent Film Company and RLJE Films. The Company also operates AMC Studios, its in-house studio, production and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite original franchises including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe; and AMC Networks International, its international programming business.
This press release may contain statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements concerning the timing, terms and completion of the Offer and the timing, terms and completion of the Company’s offering of senior secured notes. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve risks and uncertainties and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including financial community and rating agency perceptions of the Company and its business, operations, financial condition and the industries in which it operates and the factors described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the sections titled “Risk Factors� and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations� contained therein. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein.
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