AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Raises $162 Million Through Sales of AMC Preferred Equity Units (“APE”) Since Launching Its At-The-Market Program and Provides Business Update

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AMC Entertainment Holdings has improved its liquidity by raising over $162 million in equity capital through its APE At-The-Market program. The company has repurchased approximately $36 million in debt at an average discount of 61%, reducing total debt by about $180 million for 2022. AMC's estimated liquidity as of December 31, 2022 is between $725 million and $825 million. Additionally, AMC acquired a former Arclight theatre in Boston, consolidating its industry position.

Positive

• Raised over $162 million in equity capital enhancing liquidity.
• Reduced total debt by approximately $180 million in 2022.
• Estimated liquidity of $725 million to $825 million as of December 31, 2022.
• Acquired a former Arclight theatre in Boston, expanding market presence.

Negative

• APE units traded at a significant discount compared to AMC common shares.

• Enhances liquidity by raising more than $162 million of equity capital since the inception of the APE At-The-Market program.
• Strengthens balance sheet by repurchasing approximately $36 million in principal amount of debt at an average discount of approximately 61%, taking total principal debt reduction for the fourth quarter to approximately $107 million and the total principal debt reduction for 2022 to approximately $180 million after considering the previously announced Odeon debt refinancing.
• Expects liquidity as of December 31, 2022 to be between $725 million and $825 million, including $211.2 million of undrawn capacity under the Company’s revolving credit facility and after taking into consideration debt repurchases. This implies an improvement in the net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of between $110 million and $210 million compared to the third quarter of 2022.
• Announces the acquisition of yet another former Arclight theatre in the Boston, Massachusetts market and further potential industry consolidation opportunities.

LEAWOOD, Kansas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC and APE) (“AMC” or “the Company”) today provided a business update for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2022.

• As of December 19, 2022, since the inception of its APE At-The-Market Program (“ATM”) offering, AMC has strengthened its liquidity position by raising approximately $162.4 million of gross cash proceeds before fees and commissions, through the sale of 125.9 million AMC Preferred Equity Units. During the fourth quarter of 2022 to date, AMC has raised approximately $153.2 million of gross cash proceeds before fees and commissions, through the sale of 123.2 million AMC Preferred Equity Units.
• During the fourth quarter of 2022, AMC used a portion of the net proceeds from its ATM to repurchase approximately $30.7 million principal amount of its 10% Second Lien Debt due 2026 at an average discount of approximately 60% and approximately $5.25 million principal amount of its 6.125% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2027 at an average discount of 70%.
• During the fourth quarter of 2022, as a result of the debt repurchases and the previously announced Odeon debt refinancing, AMC reduced the principal amounts of its debt by approximately $107 million, bringing the total principal debt reduction during 2022 to approximately $180 million.
• Based on the success of AMC’s ATM program, its operating performance to date, and its effective cash management efforts, AMC’s liquidity position (cash, cash equivalents and undrawn revolving credit facility capacity) as of December 31, 2022 is currently estimated to be between $725 and $825 million, after debt repurchases and including $211.2 million of undrawn capacity under the Company’s revolving credit facility, subject to operating performance during the remainder of the holiday period in 2022 and the timing of landlord concessions. This implies an improvement in the net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of between $110 million and $210 million compared to the third quarter of 2022.
• AMC is announcing the acquisition of the 13-screen former Arclight Cinemas theatre located at The Hub on Causeway, the large-scale mixed-use development at North Station, in Boston, Massachusetts. This theatre is brand new, having opened in December 2019 and closed only three months later due to COVID-19.

Adam Aron, Chairman and CEO of AMC Entertainment commented, “Even though the APE units and our common shares are economically equivalent, it is disappointing that the APE units have since inception consistently traded at a significant discount to the AMC common shares. While the trading prices of the two securities seem to reflect distinct market and trading dynamics, the APEs are serving precisely the purpose originally intended for them. At a time when one or more of our competitors have been facing potentially devastating liquidity challenges, by contrast during the past 90 days, AMC has been able to raise $162 million of additional cash through the sale of equity thereby improving our own liquidity position markedly. In addition, AMC reduced debt for the third time this year, including most recently by buying back debt at a substantial 61% discount and is able to contemplate various opportunities to add theatres to our fleet including just having successfully secured for AMC the attractive former Arclight Boston.”

Aron added, “Our outlook for the industry is positive as we expect the box office will be larger in 2023 than in 2022. Our liquidity position is strong, as we continue to demonstrate our ability to raise cash, thereby strengthening our balance sheet. We also continue to enhance our footprint by acquiring superb theatres without significant capital outlays while at the same time exiting under-performing locations. For so many reasons, we believe the future remains bright for AMC.”

About AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.

AMC is the largest movie exhibition company in the United States, the largest in Europe and the largest throughout the world with approximately 940 theatres and 10,500 screens across the globe. AMC has propelled innovation in the exhibition industry by: deploying its Signature power-recliner seats; delivering enhanced food and beverage choices; generating greater guest engagement through its loyalty and subscription programs, web site and mobile apps; offering premium large format experiences and playing a wide variety of content including the latest Hollywood releases and independent programming. For more information, visit www.amctheatres.com.

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Forward-Looking Statements

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FAQ

What amount did AMC raise through the APE At-The-Market program?

AMC raised over $162 million through the APE At-The-Market program.

How much debt did AMC reduce in 2022?

AMC reduced its total debt by approximately $180 million in 2022.

What is AMC's estimated liquidity as of December 31, 2022?

AMC's estimated liquidity is between $725 million and $825 million as of December 31, 2022.

Where did AMC acquire a theatre recently?

AMC recently acquired a former Arclight theatre located in Boston, Massachusetts.

What discount did AMC achieve when repurchasing debt?

AMC repurchased debt at an average discount of approximately 61%.