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AMC Global Media Inc. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from AMC Global Media Inc.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Hozefa Lokhandwala was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at AMC Global Media Inc..

“On June 16, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of AMC Global Media Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Hozefa Lokhandwala, age 51, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective as of June 16, 2026.”
Shareholder Votes

AMC Global Media Inc. shareholders approved Approval of Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors at the 2026-06-16 meeting.

“The Company’s Class A stockholders and Class B stockholders, voting together as a single class, approved a proposal recommending the Company’s Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 132,943,297 3,695,457 10,270 5,599,838”
Shareholder Votes

AMC Global Media Inc. shareholders approved Advisory vote on executive compensation at the 2026-06-16 meeting.

“The Company’s Class A stockholders and Class B stockholders, voting together as a single class, approved, on an advisory basis (non-binding), the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 121,381,952 15,219,121 47,951 5,599,838”
Shareholder Votes

AMC Global Media Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 at the 2026-06-16 meeting.

“The Company’s Class A stockholders and Class B stockholders, voting together as a single class, ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 142,138,711 98,835 11,316 0”
Shareholder Votes

AMC Global Media Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors (Class A and Class B) at the 2026-06-16 meeting.

“The Company’s Class A stockholders elected the three directors listed below to the Board of Directors, each for a one-year term. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Withheld Broker Non-Votes Matthew C. Blank 12,124,766 9,680,178 5,599,838 Debra G. Perelman 12,137,870 9,667,074 5,599,838 Carl E. Vogel 5,853,965 15,950,979 5,599,838 The Company’s Class B stockholders elected the seven directors listed below to the Board of Directors, each for a one-year term. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Withheld Broker Non-Votes James L. Dolan 114,844,080 0 0 Christopher J. Cox 114,844,080 0 0 Aidan J. Dolan 114,844,080 0 0 Kristin Dolan 114,844,080 0 0 Thomas C. Dolan 114,844,080 0 0 Brian G. Sweeney 114,844,080 0 0 Vincent Tese 114,844,080 0 0”
Earnings Releases

AMC Global Media Inc. reported first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $542,127, EPS $(0.43). Guidance reaffirmed.

“EPS of $(0.43); Adjusted EPS (1) of $0.08. Consolidated Results: (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 2025 Change Net Revenues $ 542,127 $ 555,233 (2.4) % Operating Income $ 31,261 $ 64,197 (51.3) % Adjusted Operating Income $ 68,974 $ 104,485 (34.0) % Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share $ (0.43) $ 0.34 n/m Adjusted”
Governance Changes

AMC Global Media Inc.: Amended and Restated Bylaws to effectuate name change to AMC Global Media Inc (effective 2026-04-08).

“The Company also amended and restated its Bylaws on the same date, solely to effectuate the name change.”
Governance Changes

AMC Global Media Inc.: Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to change corporate name to AMC Global Media Inc (effective 2026-04-08).

“On April 8, 2026, AMC Networks Inc. filed Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation with the office of the Nevada Secretary of State to change its corporate name to AMC Global Media Inc.”
Debt Financings

AMC Global Media Inc. incurred senior notes of $884 million in aggregate principal amount with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee at 10.50% per annum maturing July 15, 2032.

“In connection with early settlement of the Exchange Offer, the Company issued approximately $884 million in aggregate principal amount of the New Notes.”
Material Agreements

AMC Global Media Inc. amended First Supplemental Indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (effective 2026-02-23).

“On February 23, 2026, AMC Networks Inc. (“AMC Networks” or the “Company”), a Nevada corporation, certain of the Company’s subsidiaries (the “Guarantors”) and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as the trustee (the “Trustee”), entered into the First Supplemental Indenture (the “First Supplemental Indenture”) to the Indenture dated as of July 3, 2025 (the “Indenture”), between the Company, the Guarantors and the Trustee, under which the Company’s $400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 10.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2032 (the “Notes”) were issued.”
Debt Financings

AMC Global Media Inc. amended credit facility of $111.8 million of commitments with Bank of America, N.A., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. maturing October 29, 2030.

“Pursuant to Amendment No. 5, the maturity date of $111.8 million of commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility was extended to the earlier of (i) October 29, 2030 and (ii) the date that is 90 days prior to the maturity date of any capital markets indebtedness of AMC Networks with an aggregate outstanding principal amount exceeding $50.0 million.”
Listing & Compliance Notices

AMC Global Media Inc. received a nasdaq noncompliance notice notice regarding audit committee (rules 5605(c)(2)(A), 5605(c)(4), 5605(c)(4)(B)).

“August 14, 2025, the Company received a notice letter from Nasdaq acknowledging that, as a result of Dr. Tow’s death on August 10, 2025, the Company is no longer in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(c)(2)(A), which requires the Board’s Audit Committee to be composed of at least three “independent directors” (as defined in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(a)(2)). The Nasdaq letter further provided that, pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(c)(4), the Company is entitled to a cure period to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(c)(2)(A), which cure period will expire upon the earlier of”
Debt Financings

AMC Global Media Inc. incurred senior notes of $400,000,000 aggregate principal amount with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 10.500% per annum maturing July 15, 2032.

“On July 3, 2025, AMC Networks completed an offering of $400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 10.500% Senior Secured Notes due 2032 (the "Notes") in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and outside the United States to certain persons in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act.”
Governance Changes

AMC Global Media Inc.: Adopted new Nevada Bylaws in connection with redomestication (effective 2025-06-05).

“The Company also adopted new bylaws (the “Nevada Bylaws”) in connection with the Redomestication.”
Governance Changes

AMC Global Media Inc.: Redomestication from Delaware to Nevada; adopted Nevada Charter (effective 2025-06-05).

“the Company effected the Redomestication pursuant to the Plan of Conversion by filing (i) a certificate of conversion with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, (ii) articles of conversion with the Nevada Secretary of State and (iii) articles of incorporation with the Nevada Secretary of State (the “Nevada Charter”).”

James G. Gallagher departed as Executive Vice President and General Counsel at AMC Global Media Inc..

“On July 26, 2024, James G. Gallagher, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of AMC Networks Inc. (the “ Company ”) and the Company entered into a separation agreement (the “ Separation Agreement ”) pursuant to which Mr. Gallagher will remain employed by the Company until his retirement on January 2, 2025 or any earlier date on which the Company or Mr. Gallagher terminates his employment.”

Christopher Cox was appointed as Class B Director at AMC Global Media Inc..

“On July 10, 2024, the Class B Directors of the Company appointed Christopher Cox as a new Class B director to fill the Class B director vacancy resulting from Ms. Dolan Weber's resignation, and the Board of Directors of the Company approved his appointment as a Class B director of the Company, effective as of July 12, 2024.”

Marianne Dolan Weber resigned as Class B Director at AMC Global Media Inc..

“On July 3, 2024, Marianne Dolan Weber, a Class B Director of AMC Networks Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company that she will be resigning as a director of the Board of Directors, effective as of July 8, 2024.”
Earnings Releases

AMC Global Media Inc. reported the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $596 million, EPS $1.03.

“of $151 million; Free Cash Flow (1) of $144 million. • Operating income of $110 million; Adjusted Operating Income (1) of $149 million, with a margin of 25%. • Net revenues of $596 million decreased 17% from the prior year. Excluding nonrecurring revenues related to Silo and 25/7 Media, net revenues decreased 6%. ◦ Streaming revenues of $145 million increased 3%”
Debt Financings

AMC Global Media Inc. incurred senior notes of $875,000,000 aggregate principal amount with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee at 10.25% per annum maturing January 15, 2029.

“On April 9, 2024, AMC Networks completed an offering of $875,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 10.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 (the “Notes”)”
Debt Financings

AMC Global Media Inc. amended credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent maturing April 9, 2028.

“pursuant to Amendment No. 3, the maturity date of $325 million principal amount of loans under the Term Loan A Facility as well as all of the commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility has been extended to April 9, 2028.”
Material Agreements

AMC Global Media Inc. entered into Indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association valued at $875,000,000 aggregate principal amount (effective 2024-04-09).

“On April 9, 2024, AMC Networks completed an offering of $875,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 10.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2029”
Material Agreements

AMC Global Media Inc. amended Amendment No. 3 with Bank of America, N.A., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (effective 2024-04-09).

“On April 9, 2024, AMC Networks Inc. (“AMC Networks”) entered into Amendment No. 3 (“Amendment No. 3”) to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of July 28, 2017”
Earnings Releases

AMC Global Media Inc. reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.

“On February 9, 2024 , AMC Networks Inc. (the “Registrant”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

AMC Global Media Inc. reported the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $637 million, EPS $1.44 per diluted share.

“Adjusted Operating Income margin of 28% was consistent with the prior year period. Adjusted Operating Income benefited from continued cost management measures. • Net revenues of $637 million decreased 7% from the prior year, largely driven by lower domestic advertising revenues and affiliate revenues, partly offset by streaming revenue growth. • Streaming revenues of”

Michael J. Sherin III was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at AMC Global Media Inc..

“On August 15, 2023, the Board of Directors of AMC Networks Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Michael J. Sherin III, age 53, Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company effective August 17, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

AMC Global Media Inc. reported the quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $679 million, EPS $1.60.

“Net revenues decreased 8% from the prior year to $679 million”
Shareholder Votes

AMC Global Media Inc. shareholders rejected Stockholder proposal recommending adoption of a policy on executive stock retention at the 2023-06-15 meeting.

“The Company’s Class A stockholders and Class B stockholders, voting together as a single class, did not approve a stockholder proposal recommending that the Company adopt a policy on executive stock retention. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 9,146,531 129,890,935 186,492 2,864,130”
Shareholder Votes

AMC Global Media Inc. shareholders approved Advisory (non-binding) approval of compensation of Named Executive Officers at the 2023-06-15 meeting.

“The Company’s Class A stockholders and Class B stockholders, voting together as a single class, approved, on an advisory basis (non-binding), the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 120,665,696 18,459,874 98,388 2,864,130”
Shareholder Votes

AMC Global Media Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2023 at the 2023-06-15 meeting.

“The Company’s Class A stockholders and Class B stockholders, voting together as a single class, ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2023 fiscal year. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 141,679,209 400,255 8,624 0”
Shareholder Votes

AMC Global Media Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-06-15 meeting.

“The Company’s Class A stockholders elected the five directors listed below to the Board of Directors, each for a one-year term. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Withheld Broker Non-Votes Matthew C. Blank 23,329,316 1,341,272 2,864,130 Joseph M. Cohen 14,020,415 10,650,173 2,864,130 Debra G. Perelman 23,518,145 1,152,443 2,864,130 Leonard Tow 4,741,112 19,929,476 2,864,130 Carl E. Vogel 13,886,439 10,784,149 2,864,130 The Company’s Class B stockholders elected the eight directors listed below to the Board of Directors, each for a one-year term. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Withheld Aidan J. Dolan 114,533,370 0 Charles F. Dolan 114,533,370 0 James L. Dolan 114,533,370 0 Patrick F. Dolan 114,533,370 0 Thomas C. Dolan 114,533,370 0 Brian G. Sweeney 114,533,370 0 Vincent Tese 114,533,370 0 Marianne Dolan Weber 114,533,370 0”

Michael J. Sherin III resigned as Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at AMC Global Media Inc..

“On May 30, 2023, Michael J. Sherin III, Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of AMC Networks Inc. (the “Company”), resigned from the Company, effective as of July 4, 2023, to take a senior position at another company.”
Earnings Releases

AMC Global Media Inc. reported first quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $717 million, EPS $2.36.

“– True Crime Story: Citizen Detective and Crimes of Entitlement . Financial Highlights – First Quarter Ended March 31, 2023: • Net revenues increased 1% from the prior year to $717 million, largely driven by increased distribution and other revenues partly offset by lower advertising revenues. • Operating income decreased 1% from the prior year to $173 million;”
Material Agreements

AMC Global Media Inc. amended Amendment No. 2 with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, and the lenders party thereto (effective 2023-04-19).

“On April 19, 2023, AMC Networks Inc. (“AMC Networks”) entered into Amendment No. 2 (“Amendment No. 2”) to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of July 28, 2017, as amended by that certain Amendment No. 1 to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of February 8, 2021 (as amended by Amendment No. 2, the “Credit Agreement”), by and among AMC Networks and its subsidiary, AMC Network Entertainment LLC (“AMC Network Entertainment”), as the initial borrowers (the “Borrowers”), certain of AMC Networks’ subsidiaries, as restricted subsidiaries, the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent.”

Kristin Dolan resigned as Director at AMC Global Media Inc..

“On March 10, 2023, Kristin Dolan, Chief Executive Officer of AMC Networks Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of her intention to resign as a director of the Company effective as of the close of business on March 10, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

AMC Global Media Inc. reported Q4 2022 results: revenue $965 million, EPS $(6.11).

“Net revenues increased 20% from the prior year to $965 million • Operating loss of $392 million; Adjusted Operating Income (1) increased 34% to $137 million • Diluted EPS of $(6.11); Adjusted EPS (1) of $2.52”

Kristin Dolan was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at AMC Global Media Inc..

“appointed Kristin Dolan, age 56, as Chief Executive Officer of the Company commencing February 27, 2023.”

Christina Spade departed as Chief Executive Officer at AMC Global Media Inc..

“the departure of Christina Spade, the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer”
Restructurings & Charges

AMC Global Media Inc. announced a restructuring with charges of strategic programming assessments and organizational restructuring costs affecting Content and organizational restructuring (severance, retention and other costs).

“On November 28, 2022, AMC Networks Inc. (the “Company”) commenced a restructuring plan (the “Plan”) designed to achieve significant cost reductions , in light of “cord cutting” and the related impacts being felt across the media industry as well as the broader economic outlook. The Plan encompasses initiatives that will include, among other things, strategic programming assessments and organizational restructuring costs . As a result of the Plan, the programming assessments pertain to a broad mix of owned and licensed content, including legacy television series and films that will no longer be in active rotation on the Company’s linear or digital platforms. The Company may realize some future licensing and other revenue associated with some of the owned titles. The Company estimates it will incur approximately $350 million to $475 million in pre-tax restructuring charges comprised of: • strategic programming assessments leading to content charges of approximately $300 million to $400 m”

Christina Spade departed as Chief Executive Officer at AMC Global Media Inc..

“On November 28, 2022, Christina Spade stepped down from her role as Chief Executive Officer of AMC Networks Inc. (the “Company”).”

Matthew C. Blank was appointed as Class A Director at AMC Global Media Inc..

“On October 19, 2022, the Board of Directors of AMC Networks Inc. (the “Company”) expanded the size of the Board of Directors from 14 directors to 15 directors and appointed Mr. Matthew C. Blank to serve as a member of the Board.”

Christina Spade was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at AMC Global Media Inc..

“appointed Christina Spade, age 53, the Company’s current Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as Chief Executive Officer of the Company commencing September 9, 2022”

Christina Spade was elected as Chief Operating Officer at AMC Global Media Inc..

“On November 19, 2021, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of AMC Networks Inc. (the “Company”) elected Christina Spade to serve as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer in addition to retaining her role as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.”

Edward A. Carroll departed as other_named_officer at AMC Global Media Inc..

“On September 28, 2021, AMC Networks Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a separation agreement (the “Agreement”) with Edward A. Carroll.”

Michael J. Sherin III was elected as Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at AMC Global Media Inc..

“elected Michael J. Sherin III, age 51, Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company effective August 24, 2021”

Matthew Blank was elected as Interim Chief Executive Officer at AMC Global Media Inc..

“elected Matthew Blank, age 71, as Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective September 8, 2021”

Joshua W. Sapan was elected as Executive Vice Chairman at AMC Global Media Inc..

“elected Joshua W. Sapan, age 70, the Company’s current President and Chief Executive Officer, as Executive Vice Chairman of the Company effective September 8, 2021”

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