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AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Securities Fraud Class Action

CompanyAMC Entertainment Holdings Inc.
CourtUnited States District Court for the Southern District of New York
Case Number18-cv-00299
JudgeHonorable Alison Julie Nathan
Class PeriodPursuant/Traceable to February 2017 SPO; and/or December 20, 2016 through August 1, 2017
Security TypeCommon Stock
StatusSettlement Approved
Value$18,000,000

The settlement of this federal securities fraud class action lawsuit is on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (“AMC”) (NYSE: AMC) common stock: (1) pursuant and/or traceable to its secondary public offering (“SPO”) on or about February 8, 2017; and/or (2) between December 20, 2016 and August 1, 2017, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

AMC agreed to pay $18,000,000 to resolve this class action lawsuit alleging the company and certain of its officers and/or directors violated federal securities laws by making false or misleading statements.

What’s the status of the Settlement? 
On February 14, 2022 the Court granted Final Approval of the Class Action Settlement  This action has concluded. 

Who can file a claim?
The settlement class includes all persons or entities who:

  • Purchased or otherwise acquired AMC common stock (1) pursuant and/or traceable to its SPO on or about February 8, 2017; and/or (2) between December 20, 2016 and August 1, 2017, inclusive.


How much is the Settlement Payment?
Pro rata payment: The total settlement fund is $18,000,000. The amount each class member receives will depend on several factors, including:

  • The number of valid claims submitted
  • The number of shares purchased and sold
  • The dates of purchase and sale
  • The price paid for the shares and the price received upon sale


How do I file a claim?
The deadline to file a claim was February 28, 2022. To submit a claim and/or to find additional information regarding the terms of the settlement and claim filing process, go to https://www.strategicclaims.net/amc/, or contact the claims administrator, Strategic Claims Services, at 1-866-274-4004.

If you wish to discuss this action or have any questions, please contact Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP: Jon Naji, Esq. (484) 270-1453; toll-free at (844) 887-9500; or via e-mail at info@ktmc.com

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