Iacono Law LLC Announces Pending Class Action Lawsuit Against AMC

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Iacono Law LLC has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or acquired AMC Preferred Equity Units ("APEs") between August 18, 2022 and November 1, 2023. The lawsuit alleges violations of federal securities laws, including Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5.

Why it matters

This lawsuit represents a significant legal challenge for AMC, one of the largest movie theater chains in the world. The outcome could have major financial implications for the company and its shareholders, particularly those who invested in the controversial APE units.

The details

The class action lawsuit, filed by Iacono Law LLC, alleges that AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. violated federal securities laws in its handling of the APE units. The lawsuit covers all individuals and entities that purchased or acquired APE units during the specified class period from August 2022 to November 2023.

• The class action lawsuit was filed on February 17, 2026.
• The class period covers purchases or acquisitions of APE units between August 18, 2022 and November 1, 2023.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The lead plaintiff in the case must be selected within 60 days from the date of the notice. The judge will then decide whether to allow the case to proceed as a class action lawsuit.