NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks Inc. (Nasdaq:AMCX) today announced that it has priced a public offering of $1 billion in aggregate principal amount of 4.25% Senior Notes due 2029. The offering is expected to close on February 8, 2021, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
AMC Networks intends to use the proceeds of the offering to redeem (i) the remaining $400 million principal amount of the Company’s 4.75% Senior Notes due December 2022 (the “2022 Notes”) at a redemption price of 100.000% and (ii) $600 million principal amount of the Company’s 5.00% Senior Notes due April 2024 (the “2024 Notes”) at a redemption price of 102.500%. This press release shall not constitute a notice of redemption with respect to the 2022 Notes or the 2024 Notes.
AMC Networks has filed an automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3 and a post-effective amendment thereto with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which became effective immediately, and a preliminary prospectus supplement under the registration statement, pursuant to which AMC Networks is offering and selling the Senior Notes. The preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus describe the terms of the offering. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Mizuho Securities USA LLC, Truist Securities, Inc., Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, BNP Paribas Securities Corp., Fifth Third Securities, Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Scotia Capital (USA) Inc., U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and Barclays Capital Inc. will act as joint book-running managers for the offering.
AMC Networks is a global entertainment company known for its popular and critically-acclaimed content. Its portfolio of brands includes AMC, BBC AMERICA (operated through a joint venture with BBC Studios), IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv, IFC Films, and a number of fast-growing streaming services, including the AMC+ premium streaming bundle, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now and ALLBLK (formerly branded “UMC”). AMC Studios, the Company’s in-house studio, production and distribution operation, is behind award-winning owned series and franchises, including The Walking Dead, the highest-rated series in cable history. The Company also operates AMC Networks International, its international programming business, and Levity Entertainment Group, its production services and comedy venues business.
