AMC Networks (AMCX) awards 21,411 RSUs to EVP & Chief Accounting Officer

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sherin Michael J. III reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

AMC Networks Inc. EVP & Chief Accounting Officer Michael J. Sherin III received an equity grant of 21,411 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on March 11, 2026 under the AMC Networks Inc. A&R 2016 Employee Stock Plan. This is a compensation-related award, not an open-market share purchase.

Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of AMC Networks Class A Common Stock or the cash equivalent. The award vests in three equal installments: one-third on March 9, 2027, one-third on March 9, 2028, and one-third on March 9, 2029, aligning his compensation with long-term company performance.

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^*

Sherin Michael J. III

(Last) (First) (Middle)

11 PENN PLAZA

(Street)

NEW YORK CITY 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 & Chief Accounting 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
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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		21,411		(1)	03/09/2029	AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock	21,411	(1)	21,411	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.

	/s/ Anne G. Kelly, attorney-in-fact for Michael J. Sherin III	03/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did AMC Networks (AMCX) disclose about Michael J. Sherin III in this Form 4?

AMC Networks reported that EVP & Chief Accounting Officer Michael J. Sherin III received a grant of 21,411 Restricted Stock Units as equity compensation. The award is structured to vest over three years, linking his pay more closely to the company’s future performance and share value.

How many Restricted Stock Units were granted to the AMCX executive in this filing?

The executive received 21,411 Restricted Stock Units. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of AMC Networks Class A Common Stock or an equivalent cash payment, making this a significant long-term incentive rather than a cash salary component or an open-market stock purchase.

What is the vesting schedule for Michael J. Sherin III’s RSUs at AMC Networks?

The 21,411 RSUs vest in three equal parts. One-third vests on March 9, 2027, another third on March 9, 2028, and the final third on March 9, 2029, creating a multi-year incentive for the executive to remain with AMC Networks and focus on long-term results.

Is the Form 4 transaction for AMCX an open-market stock purchase or sale?

The Form 4 shows a grant of Restricted Stock Units, not an open-market trade. The transaction is coded as an award acquisition, reflecting equity-based compensation awarded by AMC Networks, rather than the executive buying or selling existing shares in the public market.

How many derivative securities does the AMCX executive hold after this RSU grant?

After this transaction, Michael J. Sherin III holds 21,411 Restricted Stock Units as reported in the filing. These RSUs are derivative securities tied to AMC Networks Class A Common Stock, and their value depends on the company’s share price when they vest or settle.

Under which plan were the 21,411 RSUs for AMC Networks’ executive granted?

The 21,411 Restricted Stock Units were granted under the AMC Networks Inc. A&R 2016 Employee Stock Plan. This plan provides stock-based incentives to employees, aligning their potential rewards with shareholders’ interests through equity rather than solely relying on fixed cash compensation.