movie theaters

AMC Raises $917 Million to Keep Theaters Open
Credit & Capital

AMC Raises $917 Million to Keep Theaters Open

The new equity and debt capital "means that any talk of an imminent bankruptcy for AMC is completely off the table."
By Matthew Heller | January 26, 2021
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AMC Still Needs $550M to Stay Afloat Through 2021, CEO Says
Credit & Capital

AMC Still Needs $550M to Stay Afloat Through 2021, CEO Says

With the mounting liquidity concerns, AMC’s stock dipped to its 52-week low of $1.91.
By Lauren Muskett | January 6, 2021
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Regal Cinemas Forced to Suspend U.S. Operations
Strategy

Regal Cinemas Forced to Suspend U.S. Operations

The movie theater chain will close more than 500 locations after movie studios delay big-ticket movies.
By Lauren Muskett | October 5, 2020
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Cinema Chain Merger Heads for Court Fight
M&A

Cinema Chain Merger Heads for Court Fight

Cineplex accuses Cineworld of "buyer's remorse" and seeking to avoid its obligations under the merger agreement because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Matthew Heller | June 15, 2020
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CMX Files Chapter 11 Amid Theater Shutdowns
Credit & Capital

CMX Files Chapter 11 Amid Theater Shutdowns

The bankruptcy filing came shortly before a hearing in a suit seeking a court order that would compel CMX to close its acquisition of Star Cinema Grill.
By Matthew Heller | April 28, 2020
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Cineworld Expands to U.S. With $3B Regal Deal
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Cineworld Expands to U.S. With $3B Regal Deal

The latest example of consolidation in the movie theater business gives Cineworld access to the world's largest box-office market.
By Matthew Heller | December 5, 2017
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AMC Shares Plunge on Warning of Big Loss
Financial Performance

AMC Shares Plunge on Warning of Big Loss

The movie theater chain is expecting a Q2 loss of up to $178.5 million amid a 4.4% decline in U.S. box office sales.
By Matthew Heller | August 2, 2017
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AMC Acquires European Theaters for $929M
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AMC Acquires European Theaters for $929M

The acquisition of the Nordic Cinema chain furthers AMC's goal of owning 20% of the world’s movie screens.
By Matthew Heller | January 23, 2017
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AMC Theatres to Acquire European Cinema Group
M&A

AMC Theatres to Acquire European Cinema Group

The deal will create the largest theater exhibition company worldwide, pushing AMC ahead of Regal Entertainment.
By Christopher Hosford | July 12, 2016
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AMC to Buy Rival Carmike Chain for $1.1 Billion
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AMC to Buy Rival Carmike Chain for $1.1 Billion

The deal adds to the Hollywood holdings of Chinese billionaire Wang Jianlin, creating the largest U.S. movie theater chain.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 4, 2016
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