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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.
AMC Entertainment announced a successful upsizing of its private offering, now totaling $950.0 million in 7.500% first lien senior secured notes due 2029. This marks an increase of $450.0 million from prior estimates. The offering is set to close around February 14, 2022. Proceeds will be used to redeem existing secured notes, including $500.0 million of 10.500% notes due 2025 and $300.0 million due 2026. The notes are offered only to qualified institutional buyers and are not registered under the Securities Act.
AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE: AMC) has launched a private offering of $500 million in first lien senior secured notes due in 2029. The notes will be guaranteed by its subsidiaries and will fund the redemption of existing notes and cover associated fees. A conditional notice of redemption has been sent for the $500 million of 10.5% senior secured first lien notes due in 2025, dependent on the new offering's success. The offering is intended for qualified institutional buyers and is not registered under the Securities Act.
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. reported preliminary results for Q4 2021, indicating total revenues of approximately $1,171.6 million, a significant increase from $162.5 million in Q4 2020. The net loss is projected between $194.8 million and $114.8 million, a notable decrease from $946.1 million in the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to range from $146.8 million to $151.8 million, compared to an EBITDA loss of $(327.5) million in Q4 2020. The company ended the year with $1.8 billion in liquidity and positive operating cash generated of $216.5 million.
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.