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Kristin Dolan of AMC Networks (AMCX) settles RSUs, withholds shares for taxes

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AMC Networks Inc. Chief Executive Officer Kristin A. Dolan reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units that settled into Class A Common Stock. She exercised RSU-derived rights for a total of 197,637 shares, granted at a conversion price of $0.00 per share under the company’s 2016 Employee Stock Plan.

To cover related tax obligations, 100,892 Class A shares were withheld at a price of $8.05 per share, characterized as tax-withholding dispositions rather than market sales. After these transactions, Dolan directly holds 363,934 Class A shares. An additional 1,925 shares are held indirectly for the reporting persons’ minor children, with beneficial ownership specifically disclaimed in the footnotes.

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Insider Dolan Kristin A, DOLAN JAMES LAWRENCE
Role Chief Executive Officer | Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 37,049 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 61,133 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 99,455 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Class A Common Stock 37,049 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Class A Common Stock 18,913 $8.05 $152K
Exercise Class A Common Stock 61,133 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Class A Common Stock 31,208 $8.05 $251K
Exercise Class A Common Stock 99,455 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Class A Common Stock 50,771 $8.05 $409K
holding Class A Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 260,045 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 363,934 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 1,925 shares (Indirect, By Minor Children)
Footnotes (8)
  1. F1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") was granted under the AMC Networks Inc. 2016 Employee Stock Plan and represents a right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock or the cash equivalent thereof.
  2. F2. Includes shares held jointly with spouse.
  3. F3. Securities held directly by Kristin A. Dolan, James L. Dolan's spouse, or jointly by Kristin A. Dolan and James L. Dolan. Mr. Dolan disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities beneficially owned or deemed to be beneficially owned by Mrs. Dolan (other than securities held jointly with his spouse), and this report shall not be deemed to be an admission that Mr. Dolan is, for the purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose, the beneficial owner of such securities.
  4. F4. Represents RSUs of AMC Networks Inc. withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs, exempt under Rule 16b-3.
  5. F5. Securities held by Kristin A. Dolan's husband, James L. Dolan, as custodian for the Reporting Persons' minor children. Reporting Persons disclaim beneficial ownership of all securities beneficially owned and deemed to be beneficially owned by their minor children and this report shall not be deemed an admission that Reporting Persons are, for the purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose, the beneficial owners of such securities.
  6. F6. One-third of the RSUs vested and were settled on March 9, 2024, one-third of the RSUs vested and were settled on March 7, 2025, and one-third of the RSUs vested and were settled on March 9, 2026.
  7. F7. One-third of the RSUs vested and were settled on March 7, 2025, one-third of the RSUs vested and were settled on March 9, 2026, and one-third of the RSUs will vest on March 9, 2027.
  8. F8. One-third of the RSUs vested and were settled on March 9, 2026, one-third of the RSUs will vest on March 9, 2027, and one-third of the RSUs will vest on March 9, 2028.

FAQ

What insider transactions did AMC Networks (AMCX) report for Kristin A. Dolan?
AMC Networks reported that CEO Kristin A. Dolan settled multiple restricted stock unit awards into Class A Common Stock and had shares withheld to cover taxes. These are compensation-related derivative exercises and tax-withholding dispositions, not open-market purchases or sales of AMCX shares.

How many AMC Networks (AMCX) shares did Kristin Dolan acquire through RSU exercises?
Kristin Dolan exercised restricted stock units linked to 197,637 shares of AMC Networks Class A Common Stock. These RSUs were granted under the AMC Networks Inc. 2016 Employee Stock Plan and converted at a stated exercise price of zero, reflecting standard equity compensation rather than cash purchases.

How many AMCX shares were withheld for Kristin Dolan’s tax obligations and at what price?
A total of 100,892 AMC Networks Class A shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations arising from RSU vesting. These tax-withholding dispositions occurred at a price of $8.05 per share and are described as payment of tax liability by delivering securities, not as ordinary market sales.

What are Kristin Dolan’s AMC Networks shareholdings after these Form 4 transactions?
Following the reported exercises and tax-withholding dispositions, Kristin Dolan directly owns 363,934 AMC Networks Class A Common shares. This figure reflects her post-transaction direct holdings reported in the Form 4 and shows she retains a substantial equity position after settling the vested RSUs.

How are AMC Networks (AMCX) shares held for the Dolans’ minor children treated in this filing?
The filing shows 1,925 AMC Networks Class A shares held indirectly by Kristin Dolan’s husband as custodian for their minor children. The reporting persons expressly disclaim beneficial ownership of these securities, and the report states this should not be viewed as an admission of beneficial ownership.

Were any of Kristin Dolan’s AMC Networks transactions open-market buys or sells?
No open-market buys or sells are reported. The Form 4 shows derivative exercises of restricted stock units coded as “M” and tax-withholding dispositions coded as “F.” These actions are tied to equity compensation vesting and tax payments rather than discretionary trading in AMCX stock.

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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 if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Dolan Kristin A
(Last) (First) (Middle)
KNICKERBOCKER GROUP LLC
PO BOX 420
(Street)
OYSTER BAY NY 11771
(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 Executive Officer
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)
Form filed by One Reporting Person
X 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
Class A Common Stock 03/09/2026 M 37,049 A $0(1) 304,238(2) D(3)
Class A Common Stock 03/09/2026 F(4) 18,913 D $8.05 285,325(2) D(3)
Class A Common Stock 03/09/2026 M 61,133 A $0(1) 346,458(2) D(3)
Class A Common Stock 03/09/2026 F(4) 31,208 D $8.05 315,250(2) D(3)
Class A Common Stock 03/09/2026 M 99,455 A $0(1) 414,705(2) D(3)
Class A Common Stock 03/09/2026 F(4) 50,771 D $8.05 363,934(2) D(3)
Class A Common Stock 1,925 I(5) By Minor Children
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 37,049 (6) 03/09/2026 Class A Common Stock 37,049 (1) 0 D(3)
Restricted Stock Units (1) 03/09/2026 M 61,133 (7) 03/09/2027 Class A Common Stock 61,133 (1) 61,133 D(3)
Restricted Stock Units (1) 03/09/2026 M 99,455 (8) 03/09/2028 Class A Common Stock 99,455 (1) 198,912 D(3)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Dolan Kristin A
(Last) (First) (Middle)
KNICKERBOCKER GROUP LLC
PO BOX 420
(Street)
OYSTER BAY NY 11771
(City) (State) (Zip)
Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Chief Executive Officer
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
DOLAN JAMES LAWRENCE
(Last) (First) (Middle)
KNICKERBOCKER GROUP LLC
PO BOX 420
(Street)
OYSTER BAY NY 11771
(City) (State) (Zip)
Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
X Director 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) X Other (specify below)
Member of 13(d) Group
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") was granted under the AMC Networks Inc. 2016 Employee Stock Plan and represents a right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock or the cash equivalent thereof.
2. Includes shares held jointly with spouse.
3. Securities held directly by Kristin A. Dolan, James L. Dolan's spouse, or jointly by Kristin A. Dolan and James L. Dolan. Mr. Dolan disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities beneficially owned or deemed to be beneficially owned by Mrs. Dolan (other than securities held jointly with his spouse), and this report shall not be deemed to be an admission that Mr. Dolan is, for the purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose, the beneficial owner of such securities.
4. Represents RSUs of AMC Networks Inc. withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs, exempt under Rule 16b-3.
5. Securities held by Kristin A. Dolan's husband, James L. Dolan, as custodian for the Reporting Persons' minor children. Reporting Persons disclaim beneficial ownership of all securities beneficially owned and deemed to be beneficially owned by their minor children and this report shall not be deemed an admission that Reporting Persons are, for the purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose, the beneficial owners of such securities.
6. One-third of the RSUs vested and were settled on March 9, 2024, one-third of the RSUs vested and were settled on March 7, 2025, and one-third of the RSUs vested and were settled on March 9, 2026.
7. One-third of the RSUs vested and were settled on March 7, 2025, one-third of the RSUs vested and were settled on March 9, 2026, and one-third of the RSUs will vest on March 9, 2027.
8. One-third of the RSUs vested and were settled on March 9, 2026, one-third of the RSUs will vest on March 9, 2027, and one-third of the RSUs will vest on March 9, 2028.
/s/ Kristin A. Dolan 03/11/2026
/s/ James L. Dolan 03/11/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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