James L. Dolan granted 10,926 director stock units at AMC Global (AMCX)
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
DOLAN JAMES LAWRENCE reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
AMC Global Media Inc. director James L. Dolan received a grant of 10,926 director stock units tied to Class A Common Stock. These units were granted for no cash consideration under the company’s Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors and are fully vested on the grant date.
Each unit represents the right to receive the cash equivalent of one share of Class A Common Stock, to be paid on the first business day 90 days after his service on the Board ends. CEO Kristin A. Dolan is a joint reporting person, but the securities are held directly by James L. Dolan, and she disclaims beneficial ownership.
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
DOLAN JAMES LAWRENCE, Dolan Kristin A
Role
null | Chief Executive Officer
| 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 James L. Dolan, Kristin A. Dolan's spouse. Ms. Dolan disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities and this filing shall not be deemed an admission that Ms. Dolan 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
Price per unit: $0.00
Units outstanding after grant: 10,926 units
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Director stock units granted
10,926 units
Grant to James L. Dolan on 2026-06-16
Price per unit
$0.00
Granted for no consideration as director compensation
Units outstanding after grant
10,926 units
Total director stock units held following transaction
Underlying shares reference
10,926 shares equivalent
Cash equivalent of one Class A share per unit
Key Terms
Director Stock Units, Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors, beneficial ownership, Class A Common Stock
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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.
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"
beneficial ownership regulatory
"Ms. Dolan disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities and this filing shall not be deemed an admission"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Class A Common Stock financial
"represents a right to receive the cash equivalent of one share of Class A Common Stock"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
FAQ
What did James L. Dolan acquire in this AMC Global Media (AMCX) Form 4?
James L. Dolan received 10,926 director stock units tied to AMC Global Media Class A Common Stock. These units were granted as director compensation, not bought in the market, and give him a cash payout equivalent to one share per unit in the future.
How are the 10,926 director stock units for AMCX structured for James L. Dolan?
Each unit entitles James L. Dolan to the cash equivalent of one share of AMC Global Media Class A Common Stock. The units are fully vested on the grant date and will be paid in cash after his Board service ends, rather than delivering shares.
When will James L. Dolan’s AMC Global Media director stock units be paid out?
The director stock units will be settled in cash on the first business day 90 days after James L. Dolan’s service on the AMC Global Media Board of Directors ceases. Until then, they represent a deferred cash-based compensation award linked to the company’s stock.
Did James L. Dolan pay cash to receive the 10,926 AMCX director stock units?
James L. Dolan did not pay cash for these 10,926 director stock units. They were granted under AMC Global Media’s Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors for no consideration, meaning they are part of his director compensation package.
What is Kristin A. Dolan’s relationship to the AMC Global Media director stock units?
Kristin A. Dolan, AMC Global Media’s Chief Executive Officer, is listed as a reporting person because the units are held by her spouse, James L. Dolan. She expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities and states this filing does not admit such ownership.