Director Kathleen Pawlus to retire from AMC (NYSE: AMC) board in 2025

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. reported that director Kathleen M. Pawlus has decided to retire from its Board of Directors and will not stand for reelection at the company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on December 10, 2025. She has served on the Board since 2014 and is a member of both the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee, and will continue in these roles until her term ends at the Annual Meeting.

The company stated that Ms. Pawlus’ decision was made solely for personal reasons and did not result from any disagreement with AMC regarding its operations, policies, or practices. Following her retirement, the size of AMC’s Board of Directors will be reduced from eleven members to ten.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 1, 2025

AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

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Delaware		001-33892		26-0303916
(State or Other Jurisdiction of		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification
Incorporation)				Number)

One AMC Way

11500 Ash Street, Leawood, KS 66211

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)

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(913) 213-2000

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐   Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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Title of each class		Trading Symbol		Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A common stock		AMC		New York Stock Exchange

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On October 1, 2025, Kathleen M. Pawlus, a member of the Board of Directors of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) provided notice to the Company of her decision to retire from the Board of Directors and not stand for reelection at the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on December 10, 2025 (the “Annual Meeting”). Ms. Pawlus has served as a director of the Company since 2014 and is a member of the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee. Ms. Pawlus will continue to serve in such roles until her term as director expires at the Annual Meeting. Ms. Pawlus’ decision not to stand for reelection was solely for personal reasons and did not arise or result from any disagreement with the Company on any matters relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. The Company greatly appreciates her longstanding service on the Board of Directors.

Upon Ms. Pawlus’ retirement, the number of members of the Company’s Board of Directors will be reduced from eleven to ten.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

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(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No.	Description of Exhibit
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File – (embedded with the Inline XBRL document).

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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	AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.
Date: October 3, 2025	By:		/s/ Edwin F. Gladbach
		Name: Edwin F. Gladbach
		Title: Vice President, Interim General Counsel and Secretary
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FAQ

What board change did AMC (AMC) disclose in this 8-K?

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. disclosed that director Kathleen M. Pawlus has decided to retire from the Board of Directors and will not stand for reelection at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on December 10, 2025.

What roles did Kathleen M. Pawlus hold at AMC (AMC)?

Kathleen M. Pawlus has served as a director of AMC since 2014 and is a member of the company’s Audit Committee and Compensation Committee. She will continue in these roles until her term expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting.

Why is Kathleen M. Pawlus retiring from AMC’s Board?

AMC stated that Ms. Pawlus’ decision not to stand for reelection was solely for personal reasons and did not arise from any disagreement with the company regarding its operations, policies, or practices.

How will AMC’s Board size change after this director retirement?

Upon Ms. Pawlus’ retirement at the 2025 Annual Meeting, the number of members on AMC’s Board of Directors will be reduced from eleven to ten.

When will Kathleen M. Pawlus’ term on the AMC (AMC) Board end?

Her term as a director will end at AMC’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, scheduled for December 10, 2025.

Did AMC report any disagreement with Kathleen M. Pawlus related to her departure?

AMC specified that Ms. Pawlus’ decision did not result from any disagreement with the company on matters relating to its operations, policies, or practices.