SEC FORM 4 SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
 
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
CHARLES F. DOLAN CHILDREN TRUST FBO KATHLEEN M. DOLAN

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O DOLAN FAMILY OFFICE
340 CROSSWAYS PARK DRIVE

(Street)
WOODBURY NY 11797

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AMC Networks Inc. [ AMCX ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) X Other (specify below)
Member of 13(d) Group
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2011
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
Form filed by One Reporting Person
X Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock 06/30/2011 J(1) V 47,864(1) A (1) 47,864(2) D(3)
AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock 06/30/2011 J(1) V 47,864(1) A (1) 47,864(2) D(4)
AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock 06/30/2011 J(1) V 47,864(1) A (1) 47,864(2) D(5)
AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock 06/30/2011 J(1) V 47,864(1) A (1) 47,864(2) D(6)
AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock 06/30/2011 J(1) V 39,886(1) A (1) 39,886(2) D(7)
AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock 06/30/2011 J(1) V 39,886(1) A (1) 39,886(2) D(8)
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
AMC Networks Inc. Class B Common Stock $0(10) 06/30/2011 J(9) V 918,981(9) (10) (10) AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock 918,981(9) (9) 918,981(2) D(3)
AMC Networks Inc. Class B Common Stock $0(10) 06/30/2011 J(9) V 918,981(9) (10) (10) AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock 918,981(9) (9) 918,981(2) D(4)
AMC Networks Inc. Class B Common Stock $0(10) 06/30/2011 J(9) V 890,802(9) (10) (10) AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock 890,802(9) (9) 890,802(2) D(5)
AMC Networks Inc. Class B Common Stock $0(10) 06/30/2011 J(9) V 886,015(9) (10) (10) AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock 886,015(9) (9) 886,015(2) D(6)
AMC Networks Inc. Class B Common Stock $0(10) 06/30/2011 J(9) V 926,958(9) (10) (10) AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock 926,958(9) (9) 926,958(2) D(7)
AMC Networks Inc. Class B Common Stock $0(10) 06/30/2011 J(9) V 926,958(9) (10) (10) AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock 926,958(9) (9) 926,958(2) D(8)
AMC Networks Inc. Class B Common Stock $0(10) 06/30/2011 J(9) V 15,156(9) (10) (10) AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock 15,156(9) (9) 15,156(2) D(11)
AMC Networks Inc. Class B Common Stock $0(10) 06/30/2011 J(9) V 15,156(9) (10) (10) AMC Networks Inc. Class A Common Stock 15,156(9) (9) 15,156(2) D(12)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
CHARLES F. DOLAN CHILDREN TRUST FBO KATHLEEN M. DOLAN

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O DOLAN FAMILY OFFICE
340 CROSSWAYS PARK DRIVE

(Street)
WOODBURY NY 11797

(City) (State) (Zip)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
CHARLES F. DOLAN CHILDREN TRUST FBO DEBORAH DOLAN-SWEENEY

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O DOLAN FAMILY OFFICE
340 CROSSWAYS PARK DRIVE

(Street)
WOODBURY NY 11797

(City) (State) (Zip)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
CHARLES F. DOLAN CHILDREN TRUST FBO MARIANNE DOLAN WEBER

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O DOLAN FAMILY OFFICE
340 CROSSWAYS PARK DRIVE

(Street)
WOODBURY NY 11797

(City) (State) (Zip)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
CHARLES F. DOLAN CHILDREN TRUST FBO PATRICK F. DOLAN

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O DOLAN FAMILY OFFICE
340 CROSSWAYS PARK DRIVE

(Street)
WOODBURY NY 11797

(City) (State) (Zip)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
CHARLES F. DOLAN CHILDREN TRUST FBO THOMAS C. DOLAN

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O DOLAN FAMILY OFFICE
340 CROSSWAYS PARK DRIVE

(Street)
WOODBURY NY 11797

(City) (State) (Zip)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
CHARLES F. DOLAN CHILDREN TRUST FBO JAMES L. DOLAN

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O KNICKERBOCKER GROUP LLC
PO BOX 420

(Street)
OYSTER BAY NY 11771

(City) (State) (Zip)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
RYAN DOLAN 1989 TRUST

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O KNICKERBOCKER GROUP LLC
PO BOX 420

(Street)
OYSTER BAY NY 11771

(City) (State) (Zip)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
TARA DOLAN 1989 TRUST

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O DOLAN FAMILY OFFICE
340 CROSSWAYS PARK DRIVE

(Street)
WOODBURY NY 11797

(City) (State) (Zip)
Explanation of Responses:
1. Class A Common Stock received in connection with the legal and structural separation of AMC Networks Inc. ("AMC") from Cablevision Systems Corporation ("Cablevision") (the "Spin-off") in an exempt transaction under Rule 16a-9.
2. Reflects transfer of shares previously owned directly by Cablevision and its subsidiaries exempt under Rule 16a-13.
3. These securities are owned solely by the Charles F. Dolan Children Trust FBO Kathleen M. Dolan, which is a member of a "group" with the other reporting persons for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act. Each of the other reporting persons disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities and this report shall not be deemed to be an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
4. These securities are owned solely by the Charles F. Dolan Children Trust FBO Deborah A. Dolan-Sweeney, which is a member of a "group" with the other reporting persons for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act. Each of the other reporting persons disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities and this report shall not be deemed to be an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
5. These securities are owned solely by the Charles F. Dolan Children Trust FBO Marianne Dolan Weber, which is a member of a "group" with the other reporting persons for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act. Each of the other reporting persons disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities and this report shall not be deemed to be an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
6. These securities are owned solely by the Charles F. Dolan Children Trust FBO Patrick F. Dolan, which is a member of a "group" with the other reporting persons for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act. Each of the other reporting persons disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities and this report shall not be deemed to be an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
7. These securities are owned solely by the Charles F. Dolan Children Trust FBO Thomas C. Dolan, which is a member of a "group" with the other reporting persons for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act. Each of the other reporting persons disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities and this report shall not be deemed to be an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
8. These securities are owned solely by the Charles F. Dolan Children Trust FBO James L. Dolan, which is a member of a "group" with the other reporting persons for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act. Each of the other reporting persons disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities and this report shall not be deemed to be an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
9. Class B Common Stock in connection with the Spin-off in an exempt transaction under Rule 16a-9.
10. Class B Common Stock of the Issuer is convertible at the option of the holder one for one into Class A Common Stock of the Issuer.
11. These securities are owned solely by the Ryan Dolan 1989 Trust, which is a member of a "group" with the other reporting persons for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act. Each of the other reporting persons disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities and this report shall not be deemed to be an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
12. These securities are owned solely by the Tara Dolan 1989 Trust, which is a member of a "group" with the other reporting persons for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act. Each of the other reporting persons disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities and this report shall not be deemed to be an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
By: Kathleen M. Dolan, as Trustee of the CHARLES F. DOLAN CHILDREN TRUST FBO KATHLEEN M. DOLAN By: /s/ Brian G. Sweeney, Attorney-in-Fact 07/18/2011
By: Kathleen M. Dolan, as Trustee of the CHARLES F. DOLAN CHILDREN TRUST FBO DEBORAH DOLAN-SWEENEY By: /s/ Brian G. Sweeney, Attorney-in-Fact 07/18/2011
By: Kathleen M. Dolan, as Trustee of the CHARLES F. DOLAN CHILDREN TRUST FBO MARIANNE DOLAN WEBER By: /s/ Brian G. Sweeney, Attorney-in-Fact 07/18/2011
By: Kathleen M. Dolan, as Trustee of the CHARLES F. DOLAN CHILDREN TRUST FBO PATRICK F. DOLAN By: /s/ Brian G. Sweeney, Attorney-in-Fact 07/18/2011
By: Kathleen M. Dolan, as Trustee of the CHARLES F. DOLAN CHILDREN TRUST FBO THOMAS C. DOLAN By: /s/ Brian G. Sweeney, Attorney-in-Fact 07/18/2011
By: Kathleen M. Dolan, as Trustee of the CHARLES F. DOLAN CHILDREN TRUST FBO JAMES L. DOLAN By: /s/ Brian G. Sweeney, Attorney-in-Fact 07/18/2011
By: Kathleen M. Dolan, as Trustee of the RYAN DOLAN 1989 TRUST By: /s/ Brian G. Sweeney, Attorney-in-Fact 07/18/2011
By: Kathleen M. Dolan, as Trustee of the TARA DOLAN 1989 TRUST By: /s/ Brian G. Sweeney, Attorney-in-Fact 07/18/2011
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