AMC shares jumped 7% after‑hours on May 19 when CEO Adam Aron bought 250,000 Class A shares at $1.3774 each.
The purchase, disclosed in a Form 4 filing, raises Aron’s direct holding to 2,437,020 shares, with potential total up to 12,312,429.
Contingent equity grants include 3,992,269 shares subject to service conditions and 5,883,140 shares tied to performance and service.
Aron also serves as chairman and president, signalling confidence in the theater chain’s outlook.