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AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. reports developments in theatrical exhibition, including operating results, box office attendance, film-release performance and activity across its AMC Theatres and ODEON Cinemas networks. The company operates theatres in the United States and Europe and describes revenue drivers tied to Hollywood releases, independent programming, premium large-format experiences, food and beverage offerings, loyalty and subscription programs, websites and mobile apps.
AMC news also covers alternative and live-event programming, including interactive concert formats hosted in AMC auditoriums, as well as capital-structure actions involving subsidiaries such as Odeon Finco PLC and Muvico, LLC. Recurring corporate updates include earnings webcasts, debt refinancing, exchangeable-note activity and equity-related transactions.
Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) and AMC Entertainment have announced a major expansion of their partnership, with plans to add 40 new Dolby Cinema at AMC locations in the United States by the end of 2027. This expansion represents a nearly 25% increase, bringing the total number to over 200 locations.
The partnership enhancement includes AMC selecting Dolby Vision as its HDR offering of choice, complementing the Dolby Atmos immersive sound system. This development follows Dolby Cinema's strongest box office performance in 2024, surpassing their record-setting 2023 results.
The expansion comes amid growing premium moviegoing demand, with over 725 theatrical features released or confirmed in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos to date. Notably, 49 of the top 50 titles from the past five years were shown in Dolby Cinema, demonstrating strong market penetration.
AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) and CJ 4DPLEX have announced a groundbreaking partnership to open 65 premium theater locations worldwide. The agreement includes the deployment of 40 4DX theatres and 25 SCREENX theatres across key AMC and ODEON locations in the U.S. and Europe.
The rollout will begin this summer with the first SCREENX auditoriums, followed by 4DX theatres in the fall, with completion expected by 2027. This expansion will bring CJ 4DPLEX's total premium screen count to over 1,200 locations globally.
SCREENX offers a 270-degree panoramic viewing experience, while 4DX provides multisensory features including motion, vibration, wind, lightning, and scents. The new locations will feature luxury recliner seating, Barco Laser, and Immersive Audio technology. The partnership aims to enhance the movie-going experience for AMC's 225 million annual visitors across its 900 theatres and 10,000 screens worldwide.
National CineMedia (NASDAQ: NCMI), the largest cinema advertising platform in the US, has launched Bullseye, a new AI-powered targeting solution within its NCMx™ suite. This innovative product enables hyper-localized advertising through AI-generated creative content, allowing advertisers to optimize campaigns across NCM's network.
Through an exclusive partnership with AdGreetz, Bullseye integrates key signals including market area, geo-targeting, local offers, and audience insights. The technology offers three main features: unmatched creative variety with multiple customizable content per theater, hyper-localized advertising with location-specific promotions, and real-time optimization based on audience segments.
Bullseye joins NCM's existing data-driven solutions, Boomerang and Boost, enhancing the company's ability to deliver targeted advertising, understand behavioral data, activate theater audiences, and enable post-movie retargeting.
National CineMedia (NASDAQ: NCMI), the largest cinema advertising platform in the U.S., announced key strategic initiatives during its 2025 Investor Day. The company reintroduced an annual dividend of $0.12 per share (approximately 2.2% yield), with the first payment scheduled for April 7, 2025.
NCM unveiled strategic growth plans including investments in technology and talent, focusing on: strategic partnerships, sales and inventory management tools, self-serve and programmatic offerings, and new sales talent acquisition. The company also introduced Bullseye, the latest addition to its NCMx™ suite, which uses AI-generated creative for hyper-localized messaging.
The company plans to accelerate share repurchases under its $100 million share repurchase program running through 2027. NCM's management team, including CEO Tom Lesinski, emphasized their confidence in the business trajectory and commitment to long-term shareholder value creation.
Amcor Flexibles North America (AFNA), a subsidiary of Amcor plc (NYSE:AMCR), has priced a $2.2 billion private offering of guaranteed senior notes. The offering comprises three tranches:
- $725M of 4.800% notes due 2028
- $725M of 5.100% notes due 2030
- $750M of 5.500% notes due 2035
The notes, expected to close on March 17, 2025, will be senior unsecured obligations guaranteed by Amcor and certain subsidiaries. The proceeds will be used to repay Berry Global Group's existing debt following Amcor's merger with Berry. Most notes include a special mandatory redemption clause if the merger isn't completed by the agreement's Outside Date.
National CineMedia (NASDAQ: NCMI) reported Q4 2024 financial results, marking its fifth consecutive quarter exceeding guidance. Q4 revenue decreased 5.1% to $86.3 million compared to $90.9 million in Q4 2023, primarily due to an unfavorable slate and comparison to prior year's Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour performance.
Q4 operating income declined to $20.0 million from $21.3 million year-over-year, while Adjusted OIBDA decreased to $35.0 million from $39.8 million. For full-year 2024, total revenue decreased 7.3% to $240.8 million, mainly impacted by reduced attendance due to movie slate disruptions from 2023's writer and actor strikes.
Looking ahead to Q1 2025, NCM expects revenue between $34.0-36.0 million and Adjusted OIBDA ranging from negative $9.5-7.5 million, citing lower expected impressions and delayed advertising spend. However, the company remains optimistic about H1 2025 due to strong Q2 sales pacing.
National CineMedia (NASDAQ: NCMI), the largest cinema advertising platform operator in the U.S., has scheduled its fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings release for March 6, 2025, after market close. The company will host a conference call and audio webcast at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results.
Participants can join via phone (1-844-481-2522 for domestic, 1-412-317-0550 for international) or audio webcast through www.ncm.com's Investor Relations section. A replay will be available until March 20, 2025 (1-844-512-2921 domestic, 1-412-317-6671 international, conference ID 10197410).
AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE: AMC) has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024.
The company has scheduled a live webcast for investors and interested parties on February 25, 2025, at 4:00 PM CT/5:00 PM ET. The webcast will be accessible through AMC's Investor Relations website section, with an archive available for a time after the event.
AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC) announced that Kevin Connor, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, will retire effective March 13, 2025, after 23 years with the company. Edwin (Eddie) Gladbach, currently Vice President, Legal, has been appointed as Interim General Counsel and Secretary.
Connor, who joined AMC in 2002, provided legal oversight for major company milestones, including the 2006 merger with Loews Cineplex Entertainment, AMC's 2013 IPO on NYSE, and the 2016/2017 acquisitions of ODEON/UCI Cinemas, Nordic Cinemas Group, and Carmike Cinemas. He also helped guide AMC through its pandemic recovery in the 2020s.
The company will consider both internal and external candidates for the permanent General Counsel position later this year. Gladbach, who has served as Vice President, Legal since 2009, is among the candidates being considered for the long-term role.
AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE: AMC) has announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results after market close on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. The company will host an earnings webcast through its Investor Relations website, featuring a Q&A session with both equity research analysts and AMC Investor Connect members.
Shareholders can submit questions through the AMC Investor Connect platform from February 17 to February 24, 2025. The webcast will begin at 4:00 PM CST / 5:00 PM EST, with registration opening 15 minutes prior. An archive of the webcast will be available on the company's website for a time afterward.