AMC Networks (AMCX) CFO exit effective; interim finance chief named

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AMC Networks Inc. reported that the previously announced resignation of Chief Financial Officer Patrick O’Connell became effective on March 31, 2026. The company stated that his resignation was not related to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices.

Effective the same date, Chief Accounting Officer Michael J. Sherin III assumed the responsibilities of principal financial officer on an interim basis, providing continuity in the company’s senior finance leadership.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Form type: Form 8-K CFO resignation effective date: March 31, 2026 Report date: April 3, 2026 +1 more

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Form type Form 8-K Current report under Securities Exchange Act of 1934

CFO resignation effective date March 31, 2026 Patrick O’Connell’s role as Chief Financial Officer ended

Report date April 3, 2026 Date of current report under Section 13 or 15(d)

Interim PFO appointment date March 31, 2026 Michael J. Sherin III assumed principal financial officer duties

Key Terms

principal financial officer, Chief Accounting Officer, Emerging Growth Company, Inline XBRL

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principal financial officer financial

"assumed the responsibilities of principal financial officer on an interim basis"

The principal financial officer is the senior executive who runs a company's financial operations: preparing and certifying financial reports, managing accounting controls, budgets and cash flow, and advising on financial strategy. Investors care about this role because its competence affects how trustworthy the company’s numbers are, how well it manages risk and capital needs, and the credibility of forecasts—like the chief navigator steering a firm's financial course.

Chief Accounting Officer financial

"Michael J. Sherin III, Chief Accounting Officer of the Company, assumed"

A chief accounting officer is a senior executive responsible for overseeing a company's financial records and ensuring all accounting practices are accurate and compliant with regulations. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that help investors understand the company's financial health, much like a trusted navigator guiding a ship through complex waters. Their work ensures transparency and trust in the company's financial information.

Emerging Growth Company regulatory

"Check the appropriate box below if the filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy ... Emerging Growth Company"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

Inline XBRL technical

"Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)"

Inline XBRL is a file format for financial filings that embeds machine-readable data tags directly inside the human-readable report, so the same document can be read by people and parsed by software. For investors it makes extracting, comparing and verifying financial numbers faster and more reliable—like a grocery list where each item also has a barcode—reducing manual errors and speeding up analysis.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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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): April 3, 2026 (March 31, 2026)

Commission File Number: 1-35106

AMC Networks Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada						27-5403694
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)						(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
11 Penn Plaza,
New York,			NY			10001
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

(212) 324-8500

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

AMCX

The

NASDAQ

Stock Market LLC

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)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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

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 ☐

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. ¨

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

On March 31, 2026, the resignation of Patrick O’Connell, Chief Financial Officer of AMC Networks Inc. (the “Company”), which was previously announced on January 22, 2026, became effective. His resignation was not related to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

In connection with Mr. O’Connell’s resignation, Michael J. Sherin III, Chief Accounting Officer of the Company, assumed the responsibilities of principal financial officer on an interim basis, effective as of March 31, 2026.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number						Item
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

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

AMC Networks Inc.

Date:

April 3, 2026

By:

/s/ Anne G. Kelly

Anne G. Kelly

Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What change in leadership did AMC Networks (AMCX) disclose?

AMC Networks disclosed that Chief Financial Officer Patrick O’Connell’s resignation became effective March 31, 2026. The company also stated that Chief Accounting Officer Michael J. Sherin III assumed the responsibilities of principal financial officer on an interim basis effective the same date.

Was AMC Networks CFO Patrick O’Connell’s resignation related to any disagreement?

The company stated that Patrick O’Connell’s resignation was not related to any disagreement on matters relating to AMC Networks’ operations, policies, or practices. This language signals there were no reported disputes driving his departure, based on the disclosed information.

Who is serving as interim principal financial officer at AMC Networks (AMCX)?

AMC Networks named Chief Accounting Officer Michael J. Sherin III to assume the responsibilities of principal financial officer on an interim basis, effective March 31, 2026. This interim role provides continuity in key finance functions following Patrick O’Connell’s resignation.

When did AMC Networks’ CFO resignation become effective?

The resignation of AMC Networks’ Chief Financial Officer, Patrick O’Connell, became effective on March 31, 2026. This effective date follows an earlier announcement on January 22, 2026, and coincides with the appointment of an interim principal financial officer.

What SEC form did AMC Networks (AMCX) file for the CFO transition?

AMC Networks filed a Form 8-K to disclose that CFO Patrick O’Connell’s resignation became effective March 31, 2026, and that Michael J. Sherin III assumed interim principal financial officer responsibilities. The filing was made under the item covering departures and appointments of officers or directors.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Other Documents

• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION SCHEMA DOCUMENT 1.8 KB
• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION LABEL LINKBASE DOCUMENT 21.4 KB
• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION PRESENTATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT 12.2 KB