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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 Corp. IMAX, -0.05% enjoyed its best ever July at the box office, boosted by the success of summer blockbuster “Oppenheimer,” the company announced Wednesday. The high-end movie-theater operator delivered $176.2 million at the global box office in July, smashing its previous record, set in July 2019, by $52.1 million.

Imax enjoyed best ever July box office, boosted by ‘Oppenheimer'

Extraordinary Performance of Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" and Strong China Box Office Help IMAX Break Previous Record by More Than $50 Million NEW YORK , Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced it delivered $176.2 million* at the global box office in July — marking the Company's highest grossing month of July in history. The figure surpassed the previous highwater mark, set in 2019, by a whopping $52.1 million.

IMAX Delivers Best Month of July Ever at the Global Box Office with $176.2 Million

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3 Movie Theater Stocks That Even ‘Barbieheimer' Can't Save

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Seven days after Greta Gerwig's “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan's “Oppenheimer” conspired to set box office records, the two films held unusually strongly in theaters. “Barbie” took in a massive $93 million in its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

‘Barbie' bonanza continues at box office, ‘Oppenheimer' holds on to No. 2 spot

IMAX's second-quarter 2023 results reflect growth in revenues and global box office, driven by impressive performance of blockbuster titles.

IMAX Shares Jump on Q2 Earnings Beat, Revenues Rise Y/Y

The movie tech company crushed estimates in its second quarter. Yet it operates in an environment where much Hollywood talent is on strike.

Why IMAX Stock Trounced the Market Today

IMAX Corp (NYSE:IMAX) shares rallied more than 10% on Thursday after the entertainment technology company reported second-quarter revenue and earnings that beat expectations as blockbuster movie releases drew bigger audiences to its theaters.  While Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and The Super Mario Bros.

IMAX sees “paradigm shift” in moviegoing as it reports 2Q earnings beat

Although the revenue and EPS for Imax (IMAX) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2023, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Imax (IMAX) Q2 Earnings

IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX ) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call July 26, 2023 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Jennifer Horsley - Senior Vice President of Investor Relations Rich Gelfond - Chief Executive Officer Natasha Fernandes - Chief Financial Officer Rob Lister - Chief Legal Officer and Senior Executive Vice President Conference Call Participants Eric Handler - ROTH MKM Steven Frankel - Rosenblatt Securities Omar Mejias - Wells Fargo Michael Hickey - Benchmark Company Chad Beynon - Macquarie James Goss - Barrington Research David Karnovsky - JPMorgan Operator Thank you for standing by, and welcome to IMAX Corporation's Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Call. [Operator Instructions] I would now like to hand the call over to Jennifer Horsley, Head of Investor Relations.

IMAX Corporation (IMAX) Q2 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

Shares of Imax Corp. rallied after hours on Wednesday after the high-end movie-theater operator reported second-quarter results that beat estimates — helped by titles like “Super Mario Bros.” — with more gains likely on the way as theater operators ride blockbusters like “Oppenheimer” through the summer.

Imax shares rally after earnings beat, with more gains from ‘Oppenheimer' still to come

Imax blew past Wall Street forecasts with sales up 32% at $98 million for the second quarter ended in June. Adjusted EPS was 26 cents a share – up 271%. The company swung to a net profit of $8.35 million (15 cents a share) from a loss of $2.

Imax CEO Says Weekend Box Office Shows “Paradigm Shift” In Moviegoing: Revenue Jumps, Company Swings To Profit In Q2

Global entertainment technology platform delivers strong Q2 year-over-year growth across all key metrics, including Revenue (+32%), Gross Margin (+31%) and Adjusted EBITDA (+29%)(1) Systems signings climb to 84 to-date — significantly more than the Company delivered in all of 2022 (47) — as system installations grow to 29 through June Strong IMAX share of global box office across summer blockbuster season highlighted by record-breaking 20% indexing with $35 million IMAX debut of "Oppenheimer" Cash flow improvement continues, with cash from operations of — $25.9 million in first half of 2023 versus —$(5.3) million use of cash in the first half of 2022 NEW YORK , July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today reported strong top and bottom-line financial results for the second quarter of 2023, demonstrating the value of its unique global entertainment technology platform and content portfolio.  "IMAX continues to be a winner in a dynamic global marketplace for entertainment, as demonstrated by our strong results in the second quarter," said Richard L.

IMAX CORPORATION REPORTS Q2 2023 RESULTS

IMAX achieves a record-shattering weekend at the global box office because of the phenomenal $35 million debut of Oppenheimer.

IMAX's Oppenheimer Breaks Records With $35 Million Global Debut

Five New Locations Added and Agreement Extended through 2028 as Canada's Largest Exhibitor Reaffirms its Partnership with IMAX®  TORONTO , July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Cineplex Inc. (TSX: CGX.TO) today announced an expansion of their longstanding partnership with new state-of-the-art IMAX systems in key locations across Canada. The deal adds an additional five new IMAX systems across the country, as well as two upgrades to IMAX with Laser.

IMAX® AND CINEPLEX EXPAND LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP WITH ADDITIONAL IMAX LOCATIONS ACROSS CANADA

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The box office is buzzing with excitement as Warner Bros.' "Barbie" and Universal's "Oppenheimer" took center stage during the much-anticipated "Barbenheimer" weekend.

Media Stocks & ETFs in Focus on "Barbenheimer"s Success

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"Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" combined for $235.5 million in domestic ticket sales, pushing total receipts for all films over $300 million for the first time since late April of 2019. Year-to-date ticket sales are 20% below where they were in 2019, but momentum is bullish.

Can Movie Theater Stocks Keep the Barbenheimer Rally Going?

AMC Entertainment set a new post-Covid record for global admissions revenue this past weekend with Barbie and Oppenheimer leading a charge that drew 7.8 million moviegoers to theaters. Warner Bros/Mattel's Barbie racked up $162 million opening weekend. Universal's Oppenheimer stands at $82.4 million for a $300 million weekend at the domestic box office.

Massive Box Office Weekend Sets Records For AMC Entertainment, Imax

Imax Corp.'s stock IMAX, -1.14% rose 1% in premarket trade Monday, after the big screen cinema operator said it took in $35 million from 740 screens showing “Oppenheimer” in its opening weekend. The company said it garnered 20% of the total opening weekend receipts for the Christopher Nolan-helmed movie, its biggest-ever share of an opening weekend.

Imax says it garnered a record 20% of the opening weekend receipts for ‘Oppenheimer'

IMAX® Claims Massive 20% Share of Global Debut for Christopher Nolan Masterpiece on Only 740 Screens Worldwide NEW YORK , July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) exploded to one of the Company's biggest weekends ever at the global box office on the strength of Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer", delivering a massive $35 million debut on only 740 screens worldwide. The stunning figure represented IMAX's biggest share ever of a film's global opening weekend box office with 20% of total receipts.

Record-Shattering $35 Million Debut for "Oppenheimer" Lifts IMAX to Top-Five Weekend All Time at Global Box Office

“Barbenheimer ” didn't just work – it spun box office gold. The social media-fueled fusion of Greta Gerwig's “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan's “Oppenheimer” brought moviegoers back to the theaters in record numbers this weekend, vastly outperforming projections and giving a glimmer of hope to the lagging exhibition business, amid the sobering backdrop of strikes.

‘Barbie' wins box office crown and ‘Oppenheimer' soars in historic blockbuster weekend

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The debuts of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" have been hotly anticipated, but don't count on a bump for movie stocks. JPMorgan strategists anticipate that the Hollywood actor and writer strike will keep any stock rally muted.

Why 'Barbenheimer' might not be enough to fuel a movie stock rally

Analysts at Wedbush have reiterated their ‘Outperform' rating and US$26 price target for IMAX ahead of the company's upcoming second-quarter results due on Wednesday, July 26, after the market close. The analysts wrote that, for 2Q, they expect the entertainment technology company to post revenue of $87 million, slightly below the consensus expectation of $88 million.

IMAX 2Q earnings lift expected from accelerated installation pace as theatres rebound

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Shares of Barbie-maker Mattel and movie distributors Comcast and Warner Bros. Discovery may be surging, but not every entertainment stock is basking in the good vibes during the hottest movie weekend of the summer.

Hollywood Strike Poses Key Risk To These Stocks—Even If Barbie And Oppenheimer Smash The Box Office

Mattel

Two of the year's most eagerly anticipated movies hit theaters Friday, as “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” kick off what is expected to be a big box-office weekend.

‘Barbie' and ‘Oppenheimer' set for blockbuster opening weekend amid ‘Barbenheimer' buzz

IMAX delivers its best global opening ever for Mission_ Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One with a $25 million worldwide debut.

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