------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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) MAY 3, 2000 (MAY 2, 2000) AMC FINANCIAL, INC. Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter DELAWARE 0-27314 State of Commission File Number 11-2994671 Incorporation or I.R.S. Employer Organization Identification No. 11111 WILCREST GREEN SUITE 250 77042 HOUSTON, TEXAS (Zip Code) Address of Principal Executive Offices (713) 787-0100 Registrant's telephone number, including area code - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS. See Item 5. ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On May 2, 2000, at a special meeting (the "Special Meeting") of the Board of Directors of the Company, the Board of Directors adopted a plan of liquidation and dissolution of the Company (the "Plan"). Adoption of the Plan is subject to approval by an affirmative vote of a majority of the Company's common stock entitled to vote at the annual meeting of the Company's stockholders, which is currently anticipated to be held in late June 2000. A press release is attached hereto and incorporated herein. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (a) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed as part of this report: 99.1 Press Release, dated May 2, 2000. 2 SIGNATURE 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 hereunto duly authorized. Dated: May 3, 2000 AMC FINANCIAL, INC. By: /s/ D. RICHARD THOMPSON D. Richard Thompson Chief Executive Officer and President 3