AMC Networks (AMCX) EVP exercises 16,750 RSUs, net holdings increase

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AMC Networks Inc. executive vice president and general counsel Salvatore Romanello exercised restricted stock units that vested as part of his equity compensation. On March 9, 2026 he acquired 16,750 shares of Class A common stock upon RSU vesting under the company’s employee stock plan.

To cover tax withholding obligations from this vesting, 6,246 shares were withheld at a value of $8.05 per share, rather than sold in the open market. After these transactions, Romanello directly holds 37,693 shares of AMC Networks Inc. Class A common stock. The remaining two-thirds of the original RSU grant are scheduled to vest in equal parts on March 9, 2027 and March 9, 2028.

Insider Trade Summary

16,750 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Romanello Salvatore

Role EVP & General Counsel

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	16,750	$0.00	--
Exercise	AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock	16,750	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock	6,246	$8.05	$50K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 33,501 shares (Direct); AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock — 43,939 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each RSU was granted on March 11, 2025 under the AMC Networks Inc. A&R 2016 Employee Stock Plan and represents a right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock or the cash equivalent thereof. One-third of the RSUs vested and were settled on March 9, 2026. The remaining RSUs will vest as follows: one-third on March 9, 2027 and one-third on March 9, 2028. Represents RSUs of AMC Networks Inc. withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs described in footnote 1 above, exempt under Rule 16b-3.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Romanello Salvatore

(Last) (First) (Middle)

11 PENN PLAZA

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10001

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AMC Networks Inc. [ AMCX ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & General Counsel

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/09/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock	03/09/2026		M		16,750	A	(1)	43,939	D
AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock	03/09/2026		F(2)		6,246	D	$8.05	37,693	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	03/09/2026		M			16,750	(1)	03/09/2028	AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock	16,750	(1)	33,501	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each RSU was granted on March 11, 2025 under the AMC Networks Inc. A&R 2016 Employee Stock Plan and represents a right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock or the cash equivalent thereof. One-third of the RSUs vested and were settled on March 9, 2026. The remaining RSUs will vest as follows: one-third on March 9, 2027 and one-third on March 9, 2028.

2. Represents RSUs of AMC Networks Inc. withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs described in footnote 1 above, exempt under Rule 16b-3.

	/s/ Anne G. Kelly, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Romanello	03/11/2026
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AMC Networks (AMCX) disclose for Salvatore Romanello?

AMC Networks disclosed that EVP and general counsel Salvatore Romanello exercised 16,750 restricted stock units that vested on March 9, 2026. These RSUs converted into an equal number of Class A common shares as part of his equity compensation under the company’s employee stock plan.

How many AMC Networks shares did Romanello effectively receive after tax withholding?

Romanello acquired 16,750 shares from vested RSUs, with 6,246 shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations at $8.05 per share. This implies a net receipt of 10,504 shares into his direct holdings from this vesting event, reflecting a routine compensation-related transaction.

How many AMC Networks shares does Romanello own after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the March 9, 2026 transactions, Romanello directly holds 37,693 shares of AMC Networks Inc. Class A common stock. This figure includes the newly vested RSU shares, net of the portion withheld to cover associated tax liabilities described in the filing footnotes.

Were any of Romanello’s AMC Networks shares sold in the open market?

The filing shows no open-market sales. Instead, 6,246 shares of Class A common stock were withheld at $8.05 per share solely to satisfy tax withholding obligations on the vested RSUs, which is characterized as a tax-withholding disposition under Rule 16b-3.

What are the vesting terms of Romanello’s AMC Networks restricted stock units?

The RSUs were granted on March 11, 2025 and represent rights to receive one share of Class A common stock or cash per unit. One-third vested and settled on March 9, 2026, with the remaining two-thirds scheduled to vest in equal installments on March 9, 2027 and March 9, 2028.

Does Romanello’s AMC Networks Form 4 indicate remaining unvested RSUs?

Yes. Footnotes state that the original RSU grant vests in three equal tranches. After the one-third portion vested on March 9, 2026, the remaining two-thirds are expected to vest on March 9, 2027 and March 9, 2028, subject to the plan’s standard conditions.