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AMC Networks, who have operational control of BBC America, will be bringing out first quarter 2016 results this Friday.

CEO Josh Sapan earned a mere $17.6m last year, down from $40m a year ago - but that included a $25m stock option loyalty deal. Ed Carroll, COO, took home $7.7m, up from $5.6m. Chairman Charles Dolan was rewarded with $2.6m, up from $2.3m. AMC shares currently stand at $64, down from a July 2015 peak of $85.  Nielsen estimates that BBC America lost 1 million subscribers last year, down to 86.5m.