AMC Networks Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Leadership Update, Financial Statements and Exhibits
$AMCX
Cable & Other Pay Television Services
Telecommunications
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 22, 2026 (January 20, 2026 )
Commission File Number: 1-35106
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On January 22, 2026, AMC Networks Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Patrick O’Connell, its Chief Financial Officer, will be leaving the Company in order to pursue an opportunity outside of the media industry. Mr. O’Connell’s decision to depart from the Company was not related to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Mr. O’Connell has agreed to continue in his current position through March to provide for a transition of his responsibilities. The Company has initiated a search for a successor to Mr. O’Connell.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| Date: | January 22, 2026 | By: | /s/ Anne G. Kelly | |||||||||||
| Anne G. Kelly | ||||||||||||||
| Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary | ||||||||||||||