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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001514991-26-000093"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AMCX"
cik: "0001514991"
company_name: "AMC Global Media Inc."
filed_at: "2026-09-05T00:53:40+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-08T10:05:27.795803+00:00"
event_type: "litigation"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# AMC Global settles Walking Dead lawsuit for $120M; cuts FY26 FCF guide to $150M

## Summary
- Settlement total $120M: $85M cash due by Sept 18, 2026; $35M by Jan 31, 2027 as advance against future participation.
- Company records ~$85M charge in Q3 2026; lawsuit dismissed with prejudice.
- FY26 free cash flow forecast lowered to ~$150M from ~$220M due to cash payment, net of tax benefit.
- Adjusted operating income and revenue guidance unchanged; $35M advance offsets future participation payments.
- Plaintiffs include Robert Kirkman, Glen Mazzara, Gale Anne Hurd, David Alpert, and others.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001514991-26-000093
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AMCX
- cik: 0001514991
- company_name: AMC Global Media Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-09-05T00:53:40+00:00
- event_type: litigation
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1514991/000151499126000093/0001514991-26-000093-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1514991/000151499126000093/amcx-20260904.htm

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