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AMC Networks (AMCX) CEO Kristin Dolan reports RSU vesting and tax-share withholding

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AMC Networks Inc. Chief Executive Officer Kristin A. Dolan reported the vesting of 99,108 restricted stock units, which were exercised into the same number of shares of Class A Common Stock under the company’s 2016 Employee Stock Plan. To cover tax withholding on this vesting, 35,728 shares of Class A Common Stock were withheld at $8.17 per share, classified as a tax-withholding disposition exempt under Rule 16b-3. Following these transactions, Dolan directly held 267,189 shares of Class A Common Stock, and an additional 1,925 shares were reported as indirectly held for the reporting persons’ minor children, with beneficial ownership of those indirect holdings expressly disclaimed.

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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 99,108 $0.00 --
Exercise Class A Common Stock 99,108 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 35,728 $8.17 $292K
holding Class A Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 302,917 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 1,925 shares (Indirect, By Minor Children)
Footnotes (1)
  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. Includes shares held jointly with spouse. 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. Represents RSUs of AMC Networks Inc. withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs, exempt under Rule 16b-3. 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. One-third of the RSUs vested and were settled on February 27, 2024, one-third of the RSUs vested and were settled on February 27, 2025, and one-third of the RSUs vested and were settled on February 27, 2026.
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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).
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*
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)
02/27/2026
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 02/27/2026 M 99,108 A $0(1) 302,917(2) D(3)
Class A Common Stock 02/27/2026 F(4) 35,728 D $8.17 267,189(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) 02/27/2026 M 99,108 (6) 02/27/2026 Class A Common Stock 99,108 (1) 0 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 February 27, 2024, one-third of the RSUs vested and were settled on February 27, 2025, and one-third of the RSUs vested and were settled on February 27, 2026.
/s/ Kristin A. Dolan 03/03/2026
/s/ James L. Dolan 03/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AMCX CEO Kristin Dolan report on this Form 4?

Kristin A. Dolan reported vesting of 99,108 restricted stock units into Class A Common Stock. These RSUs were granted under AMC Networks’ 2016 Employee Stock Plan and settled in shares on specified vesting dates, including February 27, 2026.

How many AMC Networks (AMCX) shares were used for tax withholding in this filing?

The filing shows 35,728 shares of AMC Networks Class A Common Stock were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations. This tax-withholding disposition was priced at $8.17 per share and is described as exempt under Rule 16b-3.

How many AMC Networks (AMCX) shares does Kristin Dolan hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Kristin A. Dolan directly held 267,189 shares of AMC Networks Class A Common Stock. This direct ownership figure reflects the RSU vesting and the shares withheld to cover related tax obligations on February 27, 2026.

What does the Form 4 say about AMC Networks (AMCX) shares held for the Dolans’ minor children?

The Form 4 reports 1,925 shares of AMC Networks Class A Common Stock held indirectly for the reporting persons’ minor children. The reporting persons expressly disclaim beneficial ownership of these securities, stating the report is not an admission of beneficial ownership.

Were the AMC Networks (AMCX) insider transactions open-market buys or sells?

The transactions were not open-market trades. They reflect the exercise of 99,108 restricted stock units into Class A shares and the withholding of 35,728 shares to cover tax obligations related to RSU vesting, categorized under codes M and F.

How are Kristin and James Dolan’s AMC Networks (AMCX) holdings characterized in the filing?

The filing notes securities are held directly by Kristin A. Dolan, jointly by Kristin and James L. Dolan, or for their minor children. James Dolan disclaims beneficial ownership of securities attributed to Kristin, except for those held jointly with his spouse.