Form 4: Dolan Family Trust Acquires AMCX Shares in Debt Repayment

The Charles F. Dolan 2009 Family Trust acquired 145,522 shares of AMC Networks Class B Common Stock as partial repayment of a promissory note.

Summary

• The Charles F. Dolan 2009 Family Trust FBO Thomas C. Dolan, identified as a member of a 13(d) Group, acquired 145,522 shares of AMC Networks Inc. Class B Common Stock.
• This transaction occurred on September 8, 2025.
• The shares were received as partial repayment of a promissory note.
• For the purpose of this repayment, the shares were valued at $7.72 per share, which was the mean of the high and low trading price for Class A Common Stock on September 8, 2025.
• Following this transaction, the Reporting Person directly beneficially owns 1,066,647 shares of Class B Common Stock.
• AMC Networks Inc. Class B Common Stock is convertible at the option of the holder on a share-for-share basis into AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The transaction is a routine insider filing reporting the acquisition of shares as repayment for a promissory note. It is a neutral event for the company's operational performance, though it represents a conversion of debt to equity for a significant beneficial owner.

Positives

• The Reporting Person, Charles F. Dolan 2009 Family Trust, received 145,522 shares of AMC Networks Class B Common Stock, valued at $7.72 per share, as repayment for a promissory note, effectively converting a debt instrument into equity.

Future Outlook

This Form 4 filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future outlook.

Industry Context

This filing reports an insider transaction involving a significant beneficial owner and does not provide information directly related to broader industry trends or competitive landscape.

Related Party Transactions

• The acquisition of shares by the Charles F. Dolan 2009 Family Trust as partial repayment of a promissory note could be considered a related party transaction, given the trust's association with a significant beneficial owner (member of a 13(d) Group) of AMC Networks Inc.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: A minor change in the beneficial ownership structure, with a significant holder converting debt into equity. This does not directly impact the company's operations or financial performance.

Key Dates

Keywords

AMCX, AMC Networks, Charles F. Dolan, Dolan Family Trust, insider transaction, beneficial ownership, Class B Common Stock, debt repayment, promissory note