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IMAX

IMAX Corp. is an entertainment technology company, which engages in the business of motion picture technologies and presentations. It operates through following four business segments: IMAX Technology Network; IMAX Technology Sales and Maintenance; New Business Initiatives; and Film Distribution and Post-Production. The IMAX Technology Network segment represents box office results and which includes the reportable segment of IMAX DMR and contingent rent from the joint revenue sharing arrangements and IMAX systems segments. The IMAX Technology Sales and Maintenance segment includes the sale and installation of theater systems and maintenance services, primarily related to the IMAX Systems and Theater System Maintenance. The New Business Initiatives segment involves content licensing and distribution fees associated with the firm’s original content investments, virtual reality initiatives, IMAX Home Entertainment, and other business initiatives that are in the development and/or start-up phase. The Film Distribution and Post-Production segment provides licenses film content and distributes large-format films, primarily for its institutional theater partners. The company was founded by Graeme Ferguson, Roman Kroitor, Robert P. Kerr and William Shaw in 1967 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.

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IMAX posts robust earnings, eyes global expansion and content innovation

IMAX's strong financial performance in Q4 2022 and full year 2022, coupled with strategic focus on growth areas, positions the company well for future success.
Despite operational challenges and debt considerations, IMAX's strengths in content expansion, financial stability, and global demand present avenues for sustained growth.
By leveraging opportunities in diverse markets, innovative strategies, and prudent financial management, IMAX aims to capitalize on the rebound in theater demand and drive profitability.
IMAX's confidence in key performance indicators and positive outlook for the year underscore its resilience and potential for continued success in the entertainment industry.

IMAX reports stellar Q1 results, eyes growth in local content and technology partnerships

IMAX's Q1 2023 showcased strong performance with significant revenue growth and market share capture. The company's strategic strengths lie in local language film success, diverse content offerings, and technological advancements. While facing challenges in pricing strategies and industry dynamics, IMAX is well-positioned to leverage opportunities in cash flow improvement, expansion, and industry convergence.

IMAX achieves record growth in Q2, eyes strategic partnerships

IMAX's Q2 2023 performance reflects robust growth, strategic strengths in premium experiences and global markets, while facing challenges in sustaining momentum and balancing expansion.
The company's opportunities lie in leveraging successful films, exploring new partnerships, and driving revenue growth through increased installations and innovative products.
Overall, IMAX's future growth outlook appears positive, supported by strong financial results, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to maintaining brand integrity and market leadership.

IMAX achieves record Q3 performance, eyes growth in local content

IMAX's Q3 performance reflects robust growth, driven by successful films and market expansion. Despite challenges like labor disputes and pacing evaluations, the company remains optimistic about growth prospects. Leveraging strengths in content and partnerships, IMAX is poised for continued success.

IMAX reports robust 2023 results, eyes global expansion and technology

IMAX's 2023 performance showcases financial strength and growth across key metrics. The company's strategic focus on premium experiences, global expansion, and diverse content positions it well for continued success in 2024 and beyond.

IMAX reports record-breaking Q1 results, eyes global expansion and content diversification

IMAX's Q1 2024 performance was strong, with a focus on global expansion and content diversification. The company's strengths in capital position, technology leverage, and content strategy position it well for growth. Challenges in cost management and sales expansion require attention, while opportunities in content expansion and international collaborations offer avenues for further success.

IMAX excels in Q2, expands global network and content portfolio

IMAX's Q2 2024 earnings call showcased exceptional performance, driven by successful movies, network expansion, and strategic partnerships. The company's optimistic outlook for future growth is supported by a strong content slate, increasing installations, and exploration of new revenue streams.

IMAX beats Q3 estimates, eyes global expansion and content diversification

IMAX's Q3 performance exceeded expectations, driven by strong system installations and signings. The company is optimistic about its business outlook, focusing on global expansion and content diversification. Challenges include adapting to changing consumer preferences, while opportunities lie in revenue growth through new initiatives and partnerships.

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IMAX Corp. is an entertainment technology company, which engages in the business of motion picture technologies and presentations. It operates through the Content Solutions and Technology Products and Services segments. The Content Solutions segment includes content enhancement and distribution services. The Technology Products and Services segment focuses on the sale, lease, and maintenance of IMAX Systems. The company was founded by Graeme Ferguson, Roman Kroitor, Robert P. Kerr and William Shaw in 1967 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.

Imax (IMAX) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.35 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.21 per share. This compares to loss of $0.05 per share a year ago.

Imax (IMAX) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

IMAX had its second highest-grossing quarter, spurred in part by major films like "Oppenheimer" and "Mission: Impossible."

'Oppenheimer' helps IMAX swing to a profit in the third quarter

IMAX Corp (NYSE:IMAX) stock was boosted Wednesday as Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer helped drive the immersive big screen cinema brand to better-than-expected quarterly financial results – posted a $12 million profit versus a $9 million loss this time last year. Importantly, revenue soared to $102.9 million representing a 51% surge on the $68.8 million banked in the third quarter of 2022 and came in ahead of analyst forecasts pitched at $100.6 million.

IMAX's Oppenheimer boost delivers “spectacular” quarter

Imax swung to a profit and saw revenue revenue surge in the Septembers quarter, buoyed by Oppenheimer and other content from Hollywood to local language films, concert films, docs and live events.

Imax Sees Quarterly Revenue Surge 51% Led By ‘Oppenheimer'

Imax Corp. IMAX reported third-quarter results that beat analysts' top and bottom line estimates Wednesday, boosted by Hollywood blockbusters and strength in China, Europe and Southeast Asia. The high-end movie theater operator reported net income of $12 million, or 22 cents a share after a net loss of $9 million, or 16 cents a share, in the prior year's quarter.

IMAX shares rise premarket on 3Q top and bottom line beat

Global entertainment technology platform delivers strong Q3 year-over-year growth across all key financial metrics, including Revenue (+51%), Gross Margin (+98%) and Adjusted EBITDA (+174%)(1) Network growth accelerates while system signings climb to 120 to-date — more than double what the Company delivered in all of 2022 (47) Q3 marks the Company's second highest grossing quarter of all time at the global IMAX box office Box office strength drives significant operating leverage, delivering in the third quarter $12 million in Net Income, Adjusted EPS(1) of $0.35, record Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $45 million and Adjusted EBITDA Margin(1) of 47% Robust cash flow generation continues, with cash from operations of $55 million through nine months, compared with $0.5 million for the same period in 2022 NEW YORK , Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today reported strong top and bottom-line financial results for the third quarter of 2023, demonstrating the value of its unique global entertainment technology platform and diversified content portfolio. "IMAX financial results for the third quarter are spectacular by any measure — versus budget, versus our historical performance and in the context of a highly dynamic business environment for media and entertainment," said Richard L.

IMAX CORPORATION REPORTS RECORD Q3 2023 RESULTS

IMAX announces extending its collaboration with Hengdian Films to establish 20 new IMAX locations in China.

IMAX and Hengdian Films Expand in China With 20 New Locations

Expanded Partnership Sees Hengdian Bring IMAX to Several New Markets in China NEW YORK and SHANGHAI , Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hengdian Films and IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX), IMAX China (HKSE:1970) today announced a significant expansion of their partnership with an agreement for twenty new IMAX with Laser systems across China. The agreement marks the largest deal for new IMAX systems in four years, reinforcing the renewed demand among Chinese exhibitors and audiences for The IMAX Experience with Hollywood and local content alike.

IMAX® and Hengdian Films Strike Biggest IMAX Deal in Four Years For Twenty New Locations in China

Imax (IMAX) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Imax (IMAX) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth

Malaysia Surges to Become Number-One International Growth Market for IMAX in 2023, with 13 Signings for IMAX Systems Year-to-Date KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and NEW YORK , Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) and IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced an expansion of their partnership with an agreement for six state-of-the-art IMAX® with Laser systems in Malaysia. The agreement will see five new locations, including one in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and one upgrade to the Southkey Megamall, Johor Bahru.

IMAX® and GSC Expand Partnership with Six IMAX Locations in Malaysia

“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” set a number of records during its opening weekend, as Swifties flocked to theaters to see the eagerly-anticipated concert film.

‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' sets records, becoming the biggest-ever Imax opening for a film by a musical artist

"TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ERAS TOUR" Becomes Biggest IMAX Debut Ever for a Film by a Musical Artist, Led by Impressive $11 Million in North America NEW YORK , Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) hit a high note at the global box office this weekend with a $13 million debut for "TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ERAS TOUR", making it the biggest IMAX opening ever for a film by a musical artist — concert or documentary. The highly anticipated release from the global pop icon earned an impressive $11 million in North America on IMAX screens — good for 11% of the overall Domestic gross — in addition to $2 million oversees.

IMAX Sparkles With $13 Million Global Debut "TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ERAS TOUR"

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Movie theater chains, at least some, are reeling in the profits as audiences flock back. Cinemark Holdings Inc. NYSE: CNK pivoted back to profitability in the most recent quarter after suffering losses in most quarters since 2020.

Cinemark and Imax Steal the Spotlight in Movie Theater Comeback

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NEW YORK , Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced it will hold a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2023 financial results on Wednesday, October 25 th at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

IMAX Corporation To Announce Third-Quarter Financial Results And Host Conference Call

IMAX expands partnership with NCG Cinemas to open three IMAX with Laser Systems in the United States.

IMAX Partners With NCG Cinemas for 3 Locations in the US

New Agreement Expands Partnership to New Locations in Tennessee and Georgia NEW YORK , Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and U.S. exhibitor NCG Cinemas today announced a new agreement for three state-of-the-art IMAX with Laser Systems across the U.S. The deal will expand IMAX's existing footprint with NCG Cinemas with two new IMAX locations in Tennessee and Georgia as well as an upgraded location in Michigan. Planning for the construction of the new standalone IMAX theatre in Kingsport, Tennessee begins this week, and is expected to open to the public in March 2025.

IMAX® AND NCG CINEMAS EXPAND PARTNERSHIP WITH THREE IMAX LOCATIONS ACROSS THE U.S.

Imax Corp.'s IMAX, -1.87% proposal to acquire Imax China's outstanding 96.3 million shares will not proceed following a vote by the company's China shareholders, the high-end movie theater operator announced Tuesday. “Even though our proposal received the vast majority of votes cast, and support from both leading independent proxy advisory firms, the vote did not achieve the threshold needed for approval,” said Imax CEO Rich Gelfond, in a statement.

Imax's China privatization proposal fails to reach shareholder threshold

Despite 70% of Shareholders Voting "FOR", Proposed Transaction Does Not Meet the Necessary Threshold for Approval NEW YORK , Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today confirmed that the Company's proposal to acquire IMAX China's outstanding 96.3 million shares will not proceed following a vote by IMAX China shareholders. At the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of IMAX China shareholders held October 9 EST/October 10 HKT, 70% of the shares voted were in favor of the proposed transaction; however, votes against exceeded the 10% threshold required by Hong Kong law to defeat a privatization transaction.

IMAX Corporation Responds to Results of Shareholder Vote on IMAX China Privatization Transaction

IMAX China said on Tuesday that its shareholders have rejected a proposal of its U.S.-based parent to buy the remaining stake in the Hong Kong-listed company for about $124 million.

IMAX's buyout proposal of China unit falls through

Benchmark raised its Imax Corp. IMAX, -1.87% price target to $24 from $23 Monday, citing the company's better-than-expected box office performance.

Imax praised as a ‘box office triumph' as Benchmark boosts price target to $24

IMAX stock has had a volatile trajectory this year, currently trailing the NASDAQ but still outperforming the S&P 500 materially. Nonetheless, the stock is up about 30% in the wake of its post-pandemic recovery, riding high after box office hits such as Barbie and Oppenheimer. Yet, it is also trading at a very high P/E multiple that appears contingent on its ability to maintain current growth prospects.

IMAX Appears Expensive After Post-Pandemic Appreciation

IMAX announces that it has made tickets available for Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce at selected locations only.

IMAX Starts Selling Tickets for Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce

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Film and television production and distribution companies like WMG, NWSA, LGF.A and IMAX are benefiting from higher consumption of digital entertainment and a recovering ad spending environment.

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Glass Lewis and ISS Now Both Recommend Support For the Privatization Transaction with IMAX NEW YORK , Oct. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that leading proxy advisory firm Glass, Lewis & Co. ("Glass Lewis") has recommended that shareholders of IMAX China (HKSE:1970), a Hong Kong-listed subsidiary established by IMAX Corporation to oversee its business in Greater China, vote "FOR" the Company's previously announced privatization transaction with IMAX.  Previously, leading proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. ("ISS") also recommended in favor of the privatization transaction.

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