AMCX AMC Networks Inc

AMC Networks Inc.

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Proposals to be voted on by the Class A Stockholders at the meeting are listed below along

with the Directors’ recommendations.

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following Director nominees:

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Election of the following nominees as Directors:

01)    Jonathan F. Miller

02)    Leonard Tow

03)    David E. Van Zandt

04)    Carl E. Vogel

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR Proposals 2, 3, 4 and 5:

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Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for fiscal year 2020

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Advisory vote on Named Executive Officer compensation

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Approval of the Company’s Amended and Restated 2016 Employee Stock Plan

5.

Approval of the Company’s Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors

The Board of Directors recommends you vote AGAINST Proposal 6:

6.

Vote on stockholder proposal regarding voting standards for director elections

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR Proposals 2, 3, 4 and 5:

2.         Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for fiscal year 2020

3.         Advisory vote on Named Executive Officer compensation

4.         Approval of the Company’s Amended and Restated 2016 Employee Stock Plan

5.         Approval of the Company’s Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors

The Board of Directors recommends you vote AGAINST Proposal 6:

6.         Vote on stockholder proposal regarding voting standards for director elections