AMC Networks (AMCX) CCO Dan McDermott nets 76,178 shares after RSU vesting and tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AMC Networks Inc. Chief Content Officer Dan McDermott reported compensation-related stock activity involving restricted stock units (RSUs). On March 9, 2026, he exercised RSUs to acquire 56,743 shares of AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock, all at a conversion price of $0.0000 per share.

To cover tax obligations tied to these vestings, 19,620 shares were withheld at $8.05 per share as tax-withholding dispositions, rather than open-market sales. After these exercises and withholdings, McDermott directly held 76,178 shares of Class A Common Stock. The footnotes explain that these RSUs were granted under the AMC Networks Inc. 2016 Employee Stock Plan and its amended and restated version, with the grants vesting in thirds over several years.

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)
03/09/2026

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		9,880	A	(1)	48,935	D
AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock	03/09/2026		F(2)		3,416	D	$8.05	45,519	D
AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock	03/09/2026		M		12,870	A	(3)	58,389	D
AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock	03/09/2026		F(4)		4,450	D	$8.05	53,939	D
AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock	03/09/2026		M		20,938	A	(5)	74,877	D
AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock	03/09/2026		F(6)		7,240	D	$8.05	67,637	D
AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock	03/09/2026		M		13,055	A	(7)	80,692	D
AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock	03/09/2026		F(8)		4,514	D	$8.05	76,178	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			9,880	(1)	03/09/2026	AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock	9,880	(1)	0	D
Restricted Stock Units	(3)	03/09/2026		M			12,870	(3)	03/09/2027	AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock	12,870	(3)	12,870	D
Restricted Stock Units	(5)	03/09/2026		M			20,938	(5)	03/09/2028	AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock	20,938	(5)	41,876	D
Restricted Stock Units	(7)	03/09/2026		M			13,055	(7)	03/09/2028	AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock	13,055	(7)	26,110	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each RSU was granted on April 13, 2023 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. One-third of the RSUs vested and were settled on March 8, 2024 and one-third of the RSUs vested and were settled on March 7, 2025. The remaining one-third of the RSUs vested and were settled on March 9, 2026.

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.

3. Each RSU was granted on March 12, 2024 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. 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. The remaining one-third of the RSUs will vest on March 9, 2027.

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

5. 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.

6. Represents RSUs of AMC Networks Inc. withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs described in footnote 5 above, exempt under Rule 16b-3.

7. Each RSU was granted on November 18, 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.

8. Represents RSUs of AMC Networks Inc. withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs described in footnote 7 above, exempt under Rule 16b-3.

	Anne G. Kelly, attorney-in-fact for Dan McDermott	03/11/2026
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FAQ

What did AMC Networks (AMCX) executive Dan McDermott report in this Form 4?

Dan McDermott reported routine equity compensation activity. He exercised restricted stock units into Class A Common Stock and had a portion of the resulting shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations associated with those vestings under the company’s employee stock plans.

How many AMC Networks (AMCX) shares did Dan McDermott acquire through RSU exercises?

Dan McDermott exercised restricted stock units covering 56,743 shares of AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock. These RSUs converted at a stated exercise price of $0.0000 per share, reflecting stock-based compensation rather than open-market share purchases.

How many AMC Networks (AMCX) shares were withheld for Dan McDermott’s taxes?

A total of 19,620 AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations. These transactions, coded “F,” represent payment of tax liabilities in shares and are exempt under Rule 16b-3, not open-market sales.

What is Dan McDermott’s AMC Networks (AMCX) shareholding after these transactions?

Following the RSU vesting, exercises, and tax-withholding dispositions, Dan McDermott directly holds 76,178 shares of AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock. This total reflects the net position after both the share acquisitions and the shares withheld for taxes.

Were Dan McDermott’s AMC Networks (AMCX) transactions open-market buys or sells?

No open-market buys or sells were reported. The filing shows RSU exercises coded “M” and tax-withholding dispositions coded “F,” which are compensation and tax events under the company’s employee stock plans, rather than discretionary market trading.

Which AMC Networks (AMCX) equity plans governed Dan McDermott’s RSUs?

The RSUs were granted under the AMC Networks Inc. 2016 Employee Stock Plan and the amended and restated 2016 Employee Stock Plan. The footnotes detail that each RSU represents one share or cash equivalent and vests in three annual installments on specified March vesting dates.