AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Successfully Completes $350 Million At-The-Market Equity Offering and Reduces Debt by $62 Million, Bolstering Liquidity and Strengthening the Balance Sheet

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AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC) completed a $350 million at-the-market equity offering and reduced liabilities by $62.28 million. The company raised $350 million through the sale of approximately 48.0 million shares at an average price of approximately $7.29 per share. Using a portion of the proceeds, AMC repurchased $50 million principal amount of its 10% second lien notes due 2026 at an average discount of 19.67%, plus accrued interest. Additionally, AMC exchanged $12.275 million principal amount of its 10% second lien notes due 2026 plus accrued interest for approximately 1.6 million shares of Class A common stock with an implied value of $8.19 per share. AMC Chairman and CEO Adam Aron highlighted the company's commitment to strengthening the balance sheet by raising $865 million of gross equity capital and lowering liabilities by approximately $440 million in 2023, positioning AMC to thrive in the future despite industry challenges.

LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC) (“AMC” or “the Company”), announced today that it has completed its previously disclosed $350 million at-the-market (“ATM”) equity offering launched on November 9, 2023 and repurchased debt or exchanged debt for equity thereby reducing liabilities by $62.28 million.

AMC raised $350 million of new equity capital, before commissions and fees, through the sale of approximately 48.0 million shares, at an average price of approximately $7.29 per share.

Using a portion of the proceeds raised through the ATM offering, AMC repurchased $50 million principal amount of its 10% second lien notes due 2026 at an average discount of 19.67%, plus accrued interest. In addition, AMC exchanged $12.275 million principal amount of its 10% second lien notes due 2026 plus accrued interest for approximately 1.6 million shares of Class A common stock with an implied value of $8.19 per share (based on the aggregate principal amount and accrued interest exchanged).

Commenting on the capital transactions, AMC Chairman and CEO Adam Aron said, “Successfully raising an additional $350 million of equity capital and reducing debt by more than $62 million in a single month underscores our continued commitment to strengthen our balance sheet by bolstering liquidity and methodically reducing debt levels.”

Aron continued, “Thus far in 2023, AMC has raised $865 million of gross equity capital and lowered liabilities by approximately $440 million by reducing our corporate borrowings by approximately $350 million and repaying more than $90 million of COVID-19 related deferred rent liabilities. Our commitment to strengthening the balance sheet is further evidenced by the more than $1 billion reduction in our corporate borrowings and deferred rent liabilities since December 31, 2020.”

Aron concluded, “Through methodically fortifying our financial position as we progress along our recovery trajectory, we ensure our ability to manage through industry challenges, including the ongoing impact of the Hollywood strikes earlier this year, and position AMC to thrive in the future as we deliver value to our shareholders.”

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 900 theatres and 10,000 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, website, 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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This press release, along with other news about AMC, is available at www.amctheatres.com. We routinely post information that may be important to investors in the Investor Relations section of our website, www.investor.amctheatres.com. We use this website as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD, and we encourage investors to consult that section of our website regularly for important information about AMC. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our website is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document. Investors interested in automatically receiving news and information when posted to our website can also visit www.investor.amctheatres.com to sign up for email alerts.

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FAQ

What is the recent equity offering completed by AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC)?

AMC completed a $350 million at-the-market equity offering and reduced liabilities by $62.28 million.

How much equity capital did AMC raise through the recent offering?

AMC raised $350 million through the sale of approximately 48.0 million shares at an average price of approximately $7.29 per share.

What did AMC do with a portion of the proceeds raised through the offering?

Using a portion of the proceeds, AMC repurchased $50 million principal amount of its 10% second lien notes due 2026 at an average discount of 19.67%, plus accrued interest. Additionally, AMC exchanged $12.275 million principal amount of its 10% second lien notes due 2026 plus accrued interest for approximately 1.6 million shares of Class A common stock with an implied value of $8.19 per share.

How much equity capital has AMC raised in total in 2023?

AMC has raised $865 million of gross equity capital in 2023.

What is the total reduction in liabilities by AMC in 2023?

AMC has lowered liabilities by approximately $440 million in 2023.

What did AMC's Chairman and CEO, Adam Aron, emphasize regarding the company's financial position?

Adam Aron highlighted the company's commitment to strengthening the balance sheet and positioning AMC to thrive in the future despite industry challenges.