AMC Networks (AMCX) awards 100,756 RSUs to Chief Content Officer McDermott

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

McDermott Dan reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

AMC Networks Inc. Chief Content Officer Dan McDermott received a grant of 100,756 restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of AMC Networks Class A common stock or the cash equivalent, providing equity-based compensation rather than a cash payment.

The RSUs were granted under the AMC Networks Inc. A&R 2016 Employee Stock Plan and will vest over three years. One-third of the award vests on March 9, 2027, another third on March 9, 2028, and the final third on March 9, 2029, encouraging longer-term alignment with shareholders.

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Equity Compensation Analyst

Routine multi‑year RSU grant to a senior executive, with no open‑market buying or selling.

Dan McDermott, Chief Content Officer of AMC Networks Inc., received 100,756 RSUs as a compensation award. The grant carries a zero exercise price and represents a right to future shares or cash, not a current stock purchase.

The RSUs vest in three equal installments on March 9, 2027, March 9, 2028, and March 9, 2029. This structure is typical for senior executive incentives, tying value to continued service and future company performance rather than signaling a view on the current stock price.

No open‑market transactions or option exercises appear in this report, and there is no indication of a Rule 10b5‑1 trading plan. From an investor perspective, this is standard equity compensation and does not materially change the investment thesis on its own.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

McDermott Dan

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2425 OLYMPIC BOULEVARD

(Street)

SANTA MONICA CA 90404

(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)
	Chief Content Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/11/2026

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

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)	03/11/2026		A		100,756		(1)	03/09/2029	AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock	100,756	(1)	100,756	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each RSU was granted on March 11, 2026 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. The RSUs will vest as follows: one-third on March 9, 2027, one third on March 9, 2028, and one-third on March 9, 2029.

	Anne G. Kelly, attorney-in-fact for Dan McDermott	03/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What equity award did AMC Networks (AMCX) grant to Dan McDermott?

AMC Networks granted Dan McDermott 100,756 restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of Class A common stock or the cash equivalent, providing stock-based compensation rather than an immediate cash bonus or open-market share purchase.

How do the AMC Networks (AMCX) RSUs for Dan McDermott vest over time?

The 100,756 RSUs vest in three equal installments. One-third vests on March 9, 2027, another third on March 9, 2028, and the final third on March 9, 2029, encouraging multi-year retention and long-term alignment with AMC Networks’ shareholders.

Does Dan McDermott’s AMC Networks (AMCX) RSU grant involve open-market stock purchases?

No, the RSU grant does not involve open-market purchases. It is a compensation award with a zero exercise price, giving McDermott the right to receive shares or cash in the future, rather than buying or selling AMC Networks stock in the market now.

What type of AMC Networks (AMCX) stock is underlying Dan McDermott’s RSUs?

The RSUs are linked to AMC Networks Inc. Class A common stock. Each of the 100,756 restricted stock units represents a right to receive one share of this Class A common stock or an equivalent cash amount upon vesting, subject to plan terms.

Under which plan were Dan McDermott’s AMC Networks (AMCX) RSUs granted?

The RSUs were granted under the AMC Networks Inc. A&R 2016 Employee Stock Plan. This plan governs the terms of equity compensation awards such as restricted stock units, including vesting schedules, settlement mechanics, and eligibility for company employees and executives.