Every 8-K that AMC Global Media Inc. (AMCX) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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AMC Global Media Inc. (AMCX) disclosed a $120 million settlement of breach-of-contract claims brought by Robert Kirkman and other parties connected to The Walking Dead and Fear The Walking Dead. The settlement consists of an $85 million cash payment by September 18, 2026 and $35 million payable by January 31, 2027 as an advance against future Modified Adjusted Gross Receipts participation.
The company will record an approximately $85 million charge in the quarter ending September 30, 2026 related to the settlement. As a result, expected 2026 free cash flow is reduced from about $220 million to about $150 million, including the cash settlement payment net of related income tax benefit. Excluding this one-time impact, free cash flow guidance for 2026 would remain unchanged, and there is no change to previously issued outlook for revenue and adjusted operating income, as the settlement payment is expected to be classified as an adjustment in determining adjusted operating income. The agreement includes mutual releases, covenants not to sue, and other customary provisions, and the actions will be dismissed with prejudice.
AMC Global Media Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 results with net revenue of $547 million, down 9% year over year, and operating income of $16 million versus $64 million a year ago. The company recorded a net loss attributable to stockholders with $(0.51) diluted EPS compared with $0.91; Adjusted EPS was $(0.28) versus $0.69. Net cash provided by operating activities was $57 million and Free Cash Flow was $43 million.
Domestic Operations revenue declined 11% to $470 million, as subscription revenue fell 5% to $306 million on a 17% drop in affiliate revenue, partly offset by 6% streaming growth to $180 million, now over one-third of segment revenue. Advertising revenue decreased 11% to $109 million, and content licensing revenue fell 34% to $56 million. International revenue increased 4% to $79 million, with 13% advertising growth and modest content licensing gains, while subscription revenue decreased 1% due to a previously disclosed joint-venture wind-down.
The company entered a co-exclusive global streaming license with Netflix for The Walking Dead Universe, providing $500 million in aggregate fees over five years and an estimated $445 million of revenue recognized based on present value, including $200–$225 million annually in 2026 and 2027. Expected cash receipts are approximately $25 million in 2026, $100 million annually from 2027 to 2030, and the remainder in 2031. AMC Global Media repaid the remaining $80 million Term Loan A balance, terminated its revolving credit facility, launched a $30 million accelerated share repurchase and reported a 4.1x leverage ratio based on Adjusted Operating Income for the last twelve months, while management stated it is increasing full-year guidance.
AMC Global Media Inc. appointed Hozefa Lokhandwala as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective June 16, 2026. His employment agreement runs through June 30, 2029 and includes a minimum annual base salary of $750,000, a target bonus equal to 100% of salary, and long-term incentive awards with an expected annual target value of at least $750,000. He also received a pro-rated 2026 long-term incentive grant with a total target value of $375,000.
The company entered a new employment agreement with Chief Accounting Officer Michael J. Sherin III, effective June 16, 2026 through August 15, 2029, providing a minimum annual base salary of $475,000 and a target bonus equal to 45% of salary, both retroactive to April 1, 2026, plus annual long-term incentives targeted at not less than $400,000.
At the annual meeting on June 16, 2026, Class A and Class B stockholders elected all nominated directors, ratified KPMG LLP as independent auditor for 2026, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, and approved an amended and restated 2011 stock plan for non-employee directors.
AMC Global Media Inc. reported first-quarter 2026 results with net revenues of $542 million and Adjusted Operating Income of $69 million. Revenue declined modestly from the prior year, while operating income and Adjusted EPS fell more sharply as content and operating costs increased.
The company generated net cash from operating activities of $67 million and Free Cash Flow of $65 million, remaining solidly cash-generative despite lower profits. Streaming revenues grew 11% to $174 million and now represent over a third of domestic segment revenue, even as total streaming subscribers edged down to 10.1 million.
Management reiterated its full-year financial outlook and highlighted several new and renewed series, expanded distribution deals, and a new partnership with Meta. The company also refinanced its 2029 secured notes into 2032 notes, plans to repay its Term Loan A and terminate its credit facility, and announced an approximately $30 million accelerated share repurchase under its existing authorization.
AMC Networks Inc. has changed its corporate name to AMC Global Media Inc. by filing amended and restated articles of incorporation and bylaws in Nevada. Its Class A common stock will continue trading on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol “AMCX”, and existing stock certificates remain valid.
The company also restated the description of its capital stock. It is authorized to issue 495,000,000 shares, including 360,000,000 Class A shares, 90,000,000 Class B shares and 45,000,000 preferred shares, all with a par value of $0.01. Class A carries one vote per share and Class B carries ten votes per share, with the Dolan family group owning all Class B shares and able to elect up to 75% of the board and control key stockholder decisions.
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.
AMC Networks Inc. has effectively refinanced nearly all of its 10.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 by exchanging most of them into new 10.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2032 and calling the small remaining balance for redemption. The company previously settled an exchange of approximately $830.6 million of old notes and, on March 25, 2026, issued about $31.1 million in additional 2032 notes for later tenders, bringing total participation to 98.43% of the original 2029 notes. After the exchange, about $13.7 million of the 2029 notes remain and will be fully redeemed on April 6, 2026 at 105.125% of principal plus accrued interest. The new 10.50% notes, which are fungible with an existing $400 million 2032 series, pay semi-annual interest and mature on July 15, 2032, extending the company’s debt maturity profile.
AMC Networks Inc. completed early settlement of its exchange offer for its 10.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2029, issuing approximately $884 million of new 10.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2032 and cancelling the exchanged old notes. About $830.6 million of the old notes, or roughly 95% of the $875 million originally outstanding, were tendered, leaving about $44.4 million still outstanding. The new notes carry a 10.50% annual interest rate, maturing on July 15, 2032, with semi-annual interest payments starting July 15, 2026, and are guaranteed on a senior secured basis by certain domestic subsidiaries. Through a related consent solicitation, AMC Networks also amended the old notes’ indenture to loosen the restricted payments covenant, allowing equity buybacks and similar transactions in an aggregate amount up to $50 million.
AMC Networks Inc. reports two governance and leadership updates. The Board of Directors appointed Chief Executive Officer Kristin A. Dolan as a new Class B Director, effective March 11, 2026, increasing the Board size from 11 to 12 members.
The company also entered into a new employment agreement with Kim Kelleher to continue serving as President and Chief Commercial Officer from March 11, 2026 through March 31, 2029. The agreement provides a minimum annual base salary of $1,800,000 and an annual target bonus equal to 150% of actual salary paid, both effective January 1, 2026. It contemplates long-term cash and equity incentive awards with an expected annual aggregate target value of at least $1,400,000, along with participation in standard benefit programs. The contract includes defined severance, bonus, and vesting protections in the event of certain terminations, as well as noncompetition covenants following early termination.
AMC Networks Inc. entered a first supplemental indenture for its $400 million 10.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2032. The amendments allow buybacks and other acquisitions of the company’s equity interests in a total amount up to $50 million, tighten rules on transferring trademarks to unrestricted subsidiaries to non-exclusive licenses only, and limit which investments in unrestricted subsidiaries qualify as permitted investments. Holders representing about 94% of the outstanding Notes have consented, and the company extended its consent solicitation for these changes to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on March 6, 2026.
AMC Networks Inc. is launching a private exchange offer for any and all of its approximately $875 million of 10.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2029, offering new 10.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2032 in return. Early tenders by March 6, 2026 receive $1,065 principal of New Notes per $1,000 of Old Notes, including a $50 early tender premium, while later tenders by March 23, 2026 receive $1,015. Both amounts are reduced by a net interest deduction, and no accrued interest is paid on exchanged Old Notes. Alongside the exchange, AMC Networks is soliciting consents to amend the Old Notes indenture to allow up to $50 million of equity buybacks, aligning this covenant with its term loan agreement. The New Notes will carry a 10.50% coupon, mature on July 15, 2032, and are expected to be fungible with an existing $400 million 2032 notes issue, with the offer limited to qualified institutional buyers and certain non‑U.S. investors.
AMC Networks Inc. reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results showing ongoing business transition toward streaming alongside weaker traditional revenue and profits. For 2025, net revenues were $2.31 billion, down 4.5% from 2024, while operating income improved to $133 million from a prior-year loss.
Adjusted Operating Income for the year was $412 million with an 18% margin, down 26.8%, and Adjusted EPS declined to $2.03 from $3.86. Free cash flow remained solid at $272 million, and net cash from operating activities was $306 million.
Streaming revenue grew 12% for the year to $677 million and is now the largest revenue component in the Domestic Operations segment, though domestic advertising revenues fell 15% and affiliate revenues declined 13%. International results were pressured by lower advertising and subscription revenues, retroactive adjustments in 2024, and foreign currency dynamics.
The company recorded $98 million of impairment and other charges in 2025, including $93 million of goodwill impairment for AMC Networks International, and incurred $27 million of restructuring and related charges tied to workforce reductions and restructuring in several regions. AMC Networks also acquired the remaining 17% of RLJ Entertainment for $75 million and repurchased about 855,000 Class A shares for $7.5 million in the fourth quarter.
AMC Networks Inc. disclosed that Chief Financial Officer Patrick O’Connell will leave the company to pursue an opportunity outside the media industry. The company stated that his decision is not related to any disagreement over operations, policies, or practices. O’Connell has agreed to remain in his current role through March to help transition his responsibilities, and AMC Networks has begun a search for his successor.
AMC Networks Inc. (AMCX) entered into a new employment agreement with Dan McDermott to continue as Chief Content Officer and President of AMC Studios from November 18, 2025 through December 31, 2028. The contract sets a minimum annual base salary of $1,625,000, retroactive to July 1, 2025, and an annual target bonus of at least 130% of actual salary paid, retroactive to January 1, 2025.
McDermott is expected to receive long-term cash and equity incentives with a yearly target value of at least $1,600,000, split evenly between cash and equity. For the 2025 award cycle he received additional long-term incentives with a total target value of $600,000, including a $300,000 cash performance award and $300,000 in restricted stock units. The agreement provides substantial severance, bonus, and vesting protections if he is terminated without cause, resigns for good reason, or separates due to death or disability, along with covenants limiting competitive activities through the contract term.
AMC Networks Inc. furnished an 8-K announcing it issued a press release with financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The release is provided as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference in the report for informational purposes.
The company states the information under Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished, not filed, and therefore is not subject to liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act nor incorporated into other Securities Act or Exchange Act filings. The filing also includes Exhibit 104, the cover page Inline XBRL data file.
AMC Networks amended its credit agreement to extend the maturity of $111.8 million of revolving credit commitments to the earlier of October 29, 2030 or 90 days before any capital markets debt over $50.0 million matures. The remaining $63.2 million of revolver commitments keep their existing maturity of April 9, 2028.
The company also repurchased and permanently retired term loans totaling $165.7 million at par plus accrued interest, leaving approximately $85.6 million of term loans outstanding. Covenant terms were modified, including reducing the minimum interest coverage ratio from 2.00:1.00 to 1.50:1.00, with a step-up to 1.75:1.00 for fiscal quarters ending on or after December 31, 2028.
AMC Networks Inc. entered a new employment agreement with CEO Kristin A. Dolan effective October 9, 2025 through December 31, 2028. The agreement sets a minimum base salary of $2,000,000 until April 1, 2026, then $2,100,000, and an annual target bonus of at least 200% of salary. Annual equity and/or cash awards are expected at a target aggregate value of at least $8,000,000 beginning with the 2026 award cycle. Ms. Dolan received a one-time $3,000,000 special cash performance award with stock-price vesting hurdles between $9.50 and $17.50 per share and a $150,000 signing bonus. The agreement outlines vesting acceleration on certain terminations and change-of-control/going-private scenarios and includes a one-year post-termination non-compete for pre-expiration departures.
AMC Networks Inc. reported the death of independent director Dr. Leonard Tow on August 10, 2025, who was one of three members of the Board's Audit Committee. His passing left the Audit Committee with a vacancy and caused non-compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(c)(2)(A), which requires at least three independent directors on the Audit Committee. AMC notified Nasdaq and is relying on the cure provision in Rule 5605(c)(4)(B). Nasdaq acknowledged the deficiency and granted a cure period that expires upon the earlier of the Company’s next annual shareholders’ meeting or August 10, 2026 (with an alternative February 6, 2026 compliance deadline if the annual meeting occurs before that date). The Company expects to appoint an existing director as the third Audit Committee member and intends to regain compliance by the end of the cure period.
AMC Networks Inc. (AMCX) filed a Form 8-K (Item 2.02) on 8 Aug 2025 to announce that it has issued a press release containing its financial results for the quarter ended 30 Jun 2025. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is expressly not deemed “filed” for Exchange Act liability purposes or incorporated by reference into other SEC filings. No detailed revenue, earnings, or guidance figures are included in the 8-K itself.
Aside from furnishing the earnings release, the filing contains no additional material events, strategic updates, or quantitative financial disclosures. Standard boiler-plate statements confirm that the company is not an emerging growth company and provide signature and exhibit details.