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RLJ Entertainment, Inc.

RLJ Entertainment, Inc.

RLJE
RLJ Entertainment, Inc.US flagNASDAQ
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RLJ Entertainment, Inc.
RLJE
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2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
TTM
FRC
245.49
85.83
36.56
32.96
29.39
17.43
8.86
6.54
Revenue per Share
23
-2.61
-6.89
-5.08
-13.55
-5.69
-0.75
-0.57
Basic EPS, GAAP
25.47
-11.07
1.45
-0.39
-2.15
-0.32
-0.91
-0.38
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
18.11
3.57
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0.07
0.07
Dividend per Share
77.14
1.28
-6.5
-12.09
-24.82
-19.26
-13.7
-9.78
Book Value per Share
86.3
12.27
-1.95
-5.67
-10.96
-2.24
-4.65
-2.03
Tangible Book Value per Share
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1
5
4
4
5
10
14
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
84
117
165
138
125
80
86
94
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
12.13
6.58
-14.33
-9.91
-13.43
-4.62
0.96
1.59
Operating Margin (%)
1
2
6
6
6
4
4
4
Depreciation Expense
8
-4
-31
-21
-55
-22
-6
-7
Net Income, GAAP
9.42
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9.18
Effective Tax Rate (%)
9.37
-3.04
-18.85
-15.4
-44.01
-27.26
-7.1
-7.94
Profit Margin (%)
2
-11
48
35
27
25
40
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Working Capital
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82
78
81
62
42
53
55
LT Debt
30
88
58
36
-21
13
-4
11
Total Equity
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Return on Invested Capital (%)
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11.35
Return on Capital (%)
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-25.39
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Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.
Dec'17
Mar'18
Jun'18
ST Debt
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LT Borrowings
53
54
55
LT Finance Leases
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- -
- -
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
20
19
19
Shares Outstanding
14
15
15
Market Capitalization
30
51
66

Working Capital

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.
Dec'17
Mar'18
Jun'18
Total Current Assets
103
25
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Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
77
4
3
Accounts Receivable, Net
21
16
17
Inventories
5
4
5
Total Current Liabilities
63
60
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Payables & Accruals
60
60
60
ST Debt
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Deferred Revenue
3
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Growth Rates

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
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-104.19%
-131.68%
Free Cash Flow
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122.85%
498.79%
Net Income, GAAP
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153.51%
-71.99%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
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-2.7%
7.56%
Total Cash Common Dividend
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-89.61%

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2016
23
16
18
28
80
2017
14
19
21
33
86
2018
19
21
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Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2016
-3.41
-0.29
-1.17
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-5.69
2017
-1.26
-0.24
-0.22
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-0.75
2018
-0.46
-0.15
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- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2016
- -
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- -
- -
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2017
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0.07
2018
0.02
0.02
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Business
RLJ Entertainment, Inc. is a premium digital channel and content distribution company primarily serving niche audiences through its popular OTT branded channels Acorn TV, focused on British television dramas, and UMC (Urban Movie Channel), which specializes in urban content and independent feature films. The company offers a broad range of entertainment products including licensing, content programming, digital distribution, DVD, Blu-ray, UHD, theatrical and non-theatrical releases, and various digital distribution models such as EST, VOD, SVOD, and AVOD across North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia. RLJ Entertainment also operates through its UK development arm, Acorn Media Enterprises, which commissions and co-produces new programs and holds a 64% ownership stake in Agatha Christie Limited. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, RLJ Entertainment is a privately owned subsidiary of AMC Networks since November 2018, following AMC's acquisition of all outstanding shares. Key recent company developments include the strategic expansion of its digital offerings, highlighted by exclusive acquisitions such as the survival thriller "Arcadian" starring Nicolas Cage, which it released theatrically in 2024 before making it available on its streaming platforms Shudder and AMC+. The company continues to enhance its content library through development, acquisition, and distribution of exclusive rights to international and British dramas, independent films, and urban content, reinforcing its position within the OTT streaming sector. RLJ Entertainment's operations include producing, distributing, and licensing a comprehensive suite of film and television content, supported by strong strategic alliances under the AMC Networks umbrella, allowing expansion into diverse digital and physical media formats. The company leverages exclusive audio, broadcast, and digital download rights to a large catalog of approximately 2,100 video programs and over 400 audio programs. This comprehensive approach positions RLJ Entertainment as a focused media entity delivering specialized entertainment to distinct audience segments across multiple geographic markets with tailored content offerings and multiple-channel distribution strategies.