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AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC) is the largest movie exhibition company in the United States, Europe, and globally, with around 900 theatres and 10,000 screens in operation. Known for its innovative amenities, AMC offers plush, power recliners, MacGuffins full bars, AMC Dine-In Theatres, and premium presentations, positioning itself as a leading destination for moviegoers.
Founded in 1968 as American Multi-Cinema, Inc., the company pioneered the multiplex theater concept, transforming single-screen theaters into multi-auditorium setups. AMC's dedication to enhancing the movie-going experience includes initiatives like the AMC Stubs rewards program launched in 2011 and its Subscription A-List program, offering members the chance to see multiple movies per week.
In recent years, AMC has shown resilience and adaptability in facing industry challenges. Despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and Hollywood strikes, the company has consistently exceeded revenue and earnings expectations. In the first quarter of 2024, AMC reported total revenues of approximately $951.4 million. AMC continues to innovate with its new AMC Theatres Distribution, which successfully released TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR and RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ in 2023.
Furthermore, AMC’s Summer Movie Camp program offers affordable family entertainment, and its loyalty programs provide significant savings and benefits to movie lovers. Beyond traditional cinema, AMC is also a major stakeholder in Fathom Events, bringing unique content like documentaries and concert films to a broad audience.
National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCMI) announced a new $50 million revolving credit facility, fully drawn on January 5, 2022. The loans will incur interest at a rate of SOFR plus 8.0% per annum, maturing on June 20, 2023. This facility allows for an extension of financial covenants until December 29, 2022, revising the leverage ratios for the fiscal quarters until September 28, 2023. Following this financing, the company holds a cash balance of $143.1 million as of January 5, 2022, providing essential liquidity for operations.
AMC Entertainment Holdings continues its expansion by announcing lease agreements for two new locations in Los Angeles and Chicago, formerly operated by Pacific and Arclight. AMC expects to reopen these theatres in spring 2022, further solidifying its position as the largest theatrical exhibitor. AMC Americana at Brand 18 and AMC The Grove 14 are already top performers in the LA market, ranking in the top 10. The company is actively pursuing additional acquisitions to strengthen its market presence.
AMC Theatres announces record-breaking attendance following the release of Marvel & Sony Pictures’ SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME. Over 7 million tickets were sold globally, with more than 5 million in the U.S. alone. This was the biggest December opening weekend ever, and AMC achieved its highest daily attendance since December 2019. Theatres internationally also saw strong attendance, notably on Saturday. AMC’s PRIME, Dolby Cinema, and IMAX experiences reported their best usage numbers to date.
Fathom Events announced significant success for CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN: THE MESSENGERS, extending its reach to over 1,000 churches and schools, resulting in an additional 50,000 tickets sold. The event, showcased in 1,700 theaters, generated sales exceeding $13.5 million with over 1 million tickets sold. Collaborating with the Faith Content Network allowed Fathom to cater to underserved audiences, enhancing local small theater revenues. The event's run has been extended through December 23.
AMC Theatres reports record attendance for SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME, with 1.1 million moviegoers on opening night, marking the highest single-day attendance in AMC history. This performance surpassed previous records for the month of December and was the second highest overall behind AVENGERS: ENDGAME. The film also achieved nearly 99% of AMC’s all-time single-day advance ticket sales record. AMC's expansion and innovation in movie experiences highlight a strong consumer demand for cinema.
AMC Theatres (NYSE:AMC) announces a second movie-themed NFT for AMC Investor Connect members, following positive responses to their initial NFT. This new NFT features a gold-embossed medallion stating, “I Own AMC,” and will be tradable. Current participants and new members who join by December 31, 2021, will receive this NFT by January 31, 2022, at no cost. AMC Investor Connect, established in June 2021, has over 425,000 members and offers perks like concessions and screening access. The NFTs are created in partnership with WAX, a leading carbon-neutral blockchain.
CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN: THE MESSENGERS has set sales records for Fathom Events, generating over $8 million from 640,000 tickets sold across 1,700 theaters. This event is now Fathom's best-selling and most-attended event ever, with a remarkable $1.5 million in ticket sales within the first 12 hours. The production features a new episode of The Chosen series, exploring the birth of Jesus through the eyes of Mary and Joseph, and includes performances by prominent artists such as Phil Wickham and for KING & COUNTRY.
ReelWorks Studios and Fathom Events announced the spring 2022 theatrical release of their new film, THE MULLIGAN, featuring an all-star cast including Pat Boone, Eric Close, and Tanya Christiansen. The film, based on the book by Wally Armstrong and Ken Blanchard, tells the story of a CEO who seeks redemption in life through golf. Produced in partnership with various golf brands, the movie promises to resonate with audiences beyond just golf enthusiasts, emphasizing family values and second chances.
AMC Theatres, the largest theatrical exhibitor globally, reported that ticket sales for SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME on November 29 reached the second highest daily sales in its history, just 1.5% short of the record set by AVENGERS: ENDGAME. This surge was driven by an NFT promotion in collaboration with Sony Pictures, offering 86,000 NFTs to qualifying members. All NFTs were claimed on the sales day. The film opens exclusively in theaters on December 16.
WAX Blockchain has been selected by Sony Pictures and AMC Theatres for the Spider-Man: No Way Home NFT promotion, marking a historic collaboration between a film studio and a major theater chain. The decision was influenced by WAX's eco-friendliness and user-friendly NFT process, which requires no gas fees. AMC members will receive exclusive NFTs with ticket purchases, totaling 86,000 available units. WAX is noted for processing 15 million daily transactions and being carbon neutral, making it the leading platform in NFT sales among layer-1 blockchains.
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