Director Sweeney granted 10,926 AMC Global (AMCX) units as pay
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sweeney Brian reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
AMC Global Media Inc. director Brian G. Sweeney received a grant of 10,926 Director Stock Units on June 16, 2026. These units were issued under the AMC Global Media Inc. Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors for no cash consideration and are fully vested on the grant date.
Each Director Stock Unit represents the right to receive the cash equivalent of one share of Class A Common Stock, to be settled in cash on the first business day 90 days after Sweeney’s service on the Board of Directors ends. Co-reporting person Deborah A. Dolan-Sweeney is listed due to her spousal relationship but disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities.
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- None.
Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Sweeney Brian, DOLAN-SWEENEY DEBORAH A
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Director Stock Units | 10,926 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Director Stock Units — 10,926 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each director stock unit is granted under the AMC Global Media Inc. Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors and represents a right to receive the cash equivalent of one share of Class A Common Stock. The director stock units are fully vested on the date of the grant and will be settled in cash on the first business day 90 days after service on the Board of Directors ceases. Granted under the AMC Global Media Inc. Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors for no consideration. Securities held directly by Brian G. Sweeney, Deborah A. Dolan-Sweeney's spouse. Ms. Dolan-Sweeney disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities and this filing shall not be deemed an admission that Ms. Dolan-Sweeney is, for the purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose, the beneficial owner of such securities.
Key Figures
Director Stock Units granted: 10,926 units
Units owned after transaction: 10,926 units
Grant price per unit: $0.00
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Director Stock Units granted
10,926 units
Grant to Brian G. Sweeney on June 16, 2026
Units owned after transaction
10,926 units
Total Director Stock Units following the grant
Grant price per unit
$0.00
Award granted for no cash consideration
Underlying Class A shares reference
10,926 shares equivalent
Each unit references one share of Class A Common Stock
Key Terms
Director Stock Units, cash equivalent, Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Section 16
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Director Stock Units financial
"Each director stock unit is granted under the AMC Global Media Inc. Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors"
Director stock units are promises a company makes to its board members to pay them company shares (or cash equal to the share value) after a set period or when certain conditions are met. They matter to investors because they align directors’ incentives with shareholders—encouraging decisions that boost long‑term value—but can also increase the total shares outstanding when converted, slightly diluting existing ownership.
cash equivalent financial
"represents a right to receive the cash equivalent of one share of Class A Common Stock"
Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors financial
"Granted under the AMC Global Media Inc. Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors for no consideration"
Section 16 regulatory
"this filing shall not be deemed an admission that Ms. Dolan-Sweeney is, for the purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose, the beneficial owner"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
FAQ
What insider transaction did AMC Global Media Inc. (AMCX) report?
AMC Global Media reported a grant of 10,926 Director Stock Units to director Brian G. Sweeney. These units are compensation, not an open-market trade, and represent cash-settled rights tied to Class A Common Stock.
How many Director Stock Units were granted to Brian Sweeney at AMCX?
Brian G. Sweeney was granted 10,926 Director Stock Units. The units were fully vested on the grant date and recorded as 10,926 units beneficially owned following the transaction, reflecting a single compensation award.
Are the AMC Global Media (AMCX) Director Stock Units settled in stock or cash?
The Director Stock Units are settled in cash, not stock. Each unit represents the right to receive the cash equivalent of one share of Class A Common Stock, paid after the director’s board service ends and a 90-day waiting period elapses.
When will Brian Sweeney’s Director Stock Units at AMCX be paid out?
The units will be settled in cash on the first business day 90 days after Brian G. Sweeney’s service on the Board of Directors ceases. Until then, they remain as cash-settled director stock units tied to Class A Common Stock value.
Why is Deborah A. Dolan-Sweeney included in this AMCX Form 4 filing?
Deborah A. Dolan-Sweeney is listed because the securities are held directly by her spouse, Brian G. Sweeney. She expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, and the filing states it should not be deemed an admission of such ownership.