SCHEDULE: Dolan Family Trusts Restructure AMC Networks Holdings
Amendment to Schedule 13D
The Charles F. Dolan 2009 Revocable Trust transferred 873,129 Class B shares of AMC Networks Inc. to other family trusts, ceasing its beneficial ownership and group membership.
Summary
- The Charles F. Dolan 2009 Revocable Trust (CFD 2009 Trust) transferred 873,129 shares of AMC Networks Inc.'s Class B Common Stock to certain other Dolan family group members.
- The transfer occurred on September 8, 2025, and was made in partial repayment of promissory notes.
- The transferred shares were valued at $7.72 per share, based on the mean of the high and low trading price for Class A Common Stock on September 8, 2025.
- Following this transaction, the CFD 2009 Trust is no longer a beneficial owner of Common Stock and has ceased to be a member of the Dolan family reporting group.
- The aggregate beneficial ownership of the remaining Dolan family group members is 12,326,594 shares of Class A Common Stock, representing approximately 28.4% of the total outstanding Class A Common Stock.
- This aggregate includes 842,186 shares of Class A Common Stock and 11,484,408 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of Class B Common Stock.
- The percentage ownership is calculated based on 31,899,405 outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock as of August 1, 2025, as reported by the Issuer.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The reported transaction is a routine amendment reporting an internal ownership restructuring within a family group, with no direct positive or negative implications for the company's operational or financial performance.
Future Outlook
No forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance or strategic direction are provided.
Industry Context
This details an internal restructuring of beneficial ownership within the Dolan family, who are significant shareholders of AMC Networks. It does not provide information directly related to broader industry trends or competitive landscape.
Corporate Governance
| Change Type | Description | Effective Date | Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Membership Change | The Charles F. Dolan 2009 Revocable Trust ceased to be a Group Member and is no longer a party to the Class B Stockholders' Agreement. | 2025-09-08 | This change reflects an internal restructuring of ownership within the Dolan family group, potentially simplifying the group's internal governance structure related to Class B shares. |
Related Party Transactions
- The Charles F. Dolan 2009 Revocable Trust transferred 873,129 shares of Class B Common Stock to other Dolan family group members (individuals and trusts) in partial repayment of promissory notes. This constitutes a transaction between related parties within the Dolan family.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Public shareholders may see a minor shift in the concentration of beneficial ownership within the Dolan family group, but no change in overall control or voting power structure for the company.
- Dolan Family Group: The transaction reallocates ownership stakes among various family members and trusts, impacting their individual and collective beneficial ownership percentages.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-08-01 | Date of outstanding Class A Common Stock calculation (31,899,405 shares) as reported by the Issuer in its Form 10-Q. |
| 2025-08-08 | Date Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q was filed with the SEC, reporting outstanding Class A Common Stock. |
| 2025-09-08 | Date of event requiring filing, when the Charles F. Dolan 2009 Revocable Trust transferred Class B Common Stock shares. |
| 2025-09-10 | Date of filing of this Amendment No. 16 to Schedule 13D. |
Keywords
AMC Networks, Class A Common Stock, Class B Common Stock, Schedule 13D, beneficial ownership, Dolan family, trusts, corporate governance, share transfer, SEC filing
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