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Reading International, Inc. reports on an internationally diversified cinema and real estate business with operations and assets in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. Its cinema operations include Reading Cinemas, Angelika Film Center, Consolidated Theatres, and City Cinemas, while its real estate activities include development, rental, and licensing of retail, commercial, and live theater assets.
Recurring company news covers quarterly and annual results, box office and concession trends, cinema renovations, premium-format auditoriums, loyalty programs, film-event promotions, advertising relationships, tenant activity, property sales, and rental income across its real estate portfolio. Updates also address annual meeting matters and the effects of currency movements on operations outside the United States.
Reading International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDI) has reported its 2021 fourth quarter and full year financial results, showcasing substantial recovery despite ongoing pandemic challenges. Key metrics included a significant increase in basic earnings per share from a loss of $0.80 to a profit of $0.02, and worldwide revenues tripling to $49.9 million in Q4 2021. The company also realized $142 million from the strategic monetization of non-core real estate assets. CEO Ellen Cotter highlighted confidence in cinema recovery, backed by strong box office performances of recent films.
Reading International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDI) announced a multi-year lease for three levels of 44 Union Square in New York City, secured with a prominent international retailer. This lease marks a significant milestone in the redevelopment of the historic Tammany Hall, which has been converted into a modern office and retail space. Executives emphasized the importance of this agreement for the Union Square area and the company's commitment to completing the leasing process for the remaining upper levels. The redevelopment has received several industry awards for its design and adaptation.
Reading International, Inc. announced that the James J. Cotter Living Trust has established a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan to sell up to 253,000 shares of Class A Non-Voting Common Stock from January 31, 2022, to June 10, 2022. This plan is consistent with previous arrangements and aims to provide liquidity for estate tax payments. Ellen Cotter and Margaret Cotter are the Co-Trustees of the Living Trust. Reading International operates cinemas and real estate across the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand.
Reading International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDI) reported significant improvements for Q3 2021, with global revenues rising 212% to $31.8 million compared to Q3 2020. The net loss decreased from $19.2 million to $10.1 million, and loss per share improved from ($0.88) to ($0.46). Despite pandemic-related closures in Australia, 92% of cinemas worldwide were operational. Successful asset monetization efforts generated $141.9 million, reducing total debt to $245.8 million. Upcoming releases and improved vaccination rates in Australia position the company favorably for recovery.
Consolidated Theatres at Kahala Mall will reopen on November 5, 2021, featuring updated amenities including electric-powered recliners and a new café. This renovation aligns with Reading International, Inc.’s commitment to enhancing movie-goer experiences in Hawaii. The theatre will showcase the Hawai‘i International Film Festival and the blockbuster ETERNALS. The Kapolei Entertainment Centre location will also reopen during the 2021 holiday season with similar upgrades, emphasizing community engagement despite challenges posed by COVID-19.
Reading International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDI) announced its 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held virtually on December 8, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time. This decision stems from the ongoing public health concerns related to COVID-19. Registered stockholders can participate and vote online. The notice of the meeting and Proxy Statement will be sent to stockholders of record by October 29, 2021. Reading International is a diversified cinema and real estate company operating in the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand.
Reading International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDI) reported strong Q2 2021 results with a 70% revenue increase compared to Q1, reaching $36.0 million, driven by reopened cinemas and popular movie releases. The company achieved a net income of $22.7 million, a significant turnaround from a net loss in the same quarter last year, and basic earnings per share rose to $1.04. Strategic asset sales generated $138 million, reinforcing financial stability. Despite ongoing pandemic challenges, operational losses decreased significantly, showing signs of recovery in cinema operations across the US, Australia, and New Zealand.
Reading International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDI) will participate in a virtual fireside chat at Gabelli & Company's 13th Annual Entertainment & Broadcasting Symposium on June 3, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Executives, including Gilbert Avanes and Andrzej Matyczynski, will discuss the company's operations and performance. The symposium offers insights into leading entertainment and movie exhibition firms and provides opportunities for one-on-one meetings with management. For more information, visit www.readingrdi.com.
Reading International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDI) reported Q1 2021 results, revealing a net income of $19 million, up from a loss of $5.9 million in Q1 2020. Basic earnings per share reached $0.87, driven by $65.2 million from real estate sales, while cinema revenues fell to $21.3 million, down from $49.2 million in 2020 due to COVID-19 impacts. The company has reopened 91% of its theaters globally. To enhance liquidity, it is selling properties in Australia and Chicago. The focus remains on balancing cinema and real estate operations while managing the effects of the pandemic.
Reading International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDI) has reported significant financial impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For Q4 2020, revenues plummeted to $15.0 million from $68.9 million in Q4 2019, with an operating loss of $12.7 million. Annual revenues dropped to $77.9 million from $276.8 million in 2019. Despite these challenges, 100% of cinemas in New Zealand and 92% in Australia are open, while 79% of U.S. cinemas are operational. The company has successfully sold non-income producing land in New Zealand and California, realizing substantial gains. Cash reserves stand at $26.8 million as of Dec 31, 2020.