8-K

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): June 13, 2018 (June 12, 2018)

AMC Networks Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-35106	27-5403694
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission file number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
11 Penn Plaza, New York, NY		10001
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(212) 324-8500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Item 8.01     Other Events

On June 12, 2018, the Board of Directors of AMC Networks Inc. (the "Company") approved an increase of $500 million in the amount authorized under the previously announced stock repurchase program, subject to the terms and conditions announced in a press release dated June 13, 2018, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits. The following Exhibit is furnished as part of this Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit Number	Item
99.1	Press Release dated June 13, 2018, announcing an increase in the Company's share repurchase program

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.

			AMC Networks Inc.
Date:	June 13, 2018	By:	/s/ Sean S. Sullivan
			Sean S. Sullivan
			Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

AMC NETWORKS INC. ANNOUNCES $500 MILLION

INCREASE IN STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM

New York, NY - June 13, 2018: AMC Networks Inc. (“AMC Networks” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AMCX) today announced that its board of directors has approved an increase of $500 million to its previously announced program to repurchase its outstanding shares of common stock. The new authorization of $500 million increases the total amount authorized to $1.5 billion under the stock repurchase program.

The Company will determine the timing and the amount of any repurchases based on its evaluation of market conditions, share price, and other factors.

The stock repurchase program has no pre-established closing date and may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

About AMC Networks Inc.

Dedicated to producing quality programming and content for more than 30 years, AMC Networks Inc. owns and operates several of the most popular and award-winning brands in cable television. AMC, IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv, and IFC Films produce and deliver distinctive, compelling and culturally relevant content that engages audiences across multiple platforms. The company also operates BBC America through a joint venture with BBC Worldwide. In addition, the company operates AMC Networks International, its global division. For more information, please visit www.amcnetworks.com.

Contacts:

Seth Zaslow

Investor Relations

646-273-3766

seth.zaslow@amcnetworks.com

Georgia Juvelis

Corporate Communications

917-542-6390

georgia.juvelis@amcnetworks.com