April 24, 2014—IMAX Corporation today reported first quarter 2014 revenues of $48.2 million, adjusted EBITDA as calculated in accordance with the Company's credit facility of $12.6 million, adjusted net income of $3.3 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, and reported net income of $0.6 million, or $0.01 per diluted share.
“We made significant progress towards our long-term goals this quarter through our multi-picture agreement with Disney and our recently announced transaction with investors in IMAX China. We also had a very strong signings quarter, with 36 new theatres signed, driven by a robust 23 signings in strategically important Europe,” said Richard L. Gelfond, IMAX CEO. “While first-quarter box office is traditionally the softest of the year, just a few weeks into the second quarter, we are encouraged by the strong international opening of The Amazing Spider-Man 2—just one of the many highly anticipated movies in our portfolio of films for the remainder of year.”
Network Growth Update
The total IMAX® theatre network consisted of 840 systems as of March 31, 2014, of which 707 were in commercial multiplexes. There were 431 theatres in backlog as of March 31, 2014, compared to 283 in backlog as of March 31, 2013. In the first quarter of 2014, the Company signed contracts for 36 theatres, of which 35 were for new locations and 1 was for an upgrade. In the quarter, the Company installed 10 theatres, of which 8 were for new theatre locations. For a breakdown of theatre system signings, installations, network and backlog by type, please see the end of this press release.
“The significant level of interest in our business worldwide is promising and underscores how the IMAX brand has become synonymous with the ultimate way to experience blockbuster films,” stated Mr. Gelfond. “We are excited for what the future holds for IMAX. We believe that our network growth, the continued commitment from our partners and our consumers' enthusiasm globally, combined with our portfolio of films in 2014 and beyond, will continue to solidify our position as a unique and dominant player in the global entertainment industry.”
First-Quarter Segment Results
- Revenue from sales and sales-type leases was $4.5 million in the first quarter of 2014, compared to $9.8 million in the first quarter of 2013, primarily reflecting the installation of 3 full, new theatre systems under sales and sales-type lease arrangements in the most recent first quarter, compared to the 6 sales and sales-type theatres the Company installed in the first quarter of 2013. In addition, there were 2 digital system upgrades (1 sales-type and 1 joint revenue-sharing) in existing locations in the first quarter of 2014, compared to 7 upgrades (all sales-type) in the first quarter of 2013.
- Revenue from joint revenue-sharing arrangements was $10.9 million in the quarter, compared to $9.4 million in the prior-year period. During the quarter, the Company installed 5 new theatres under joint revenue-sharing arrangements, compared to 4 in the year-ago period. The Company had 388 theatres operating under joint revenue-sharing arrangements as of March 31, 2014, as compared to 319 theatres one year prior.
- Production and IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-Mastering) revenues were $15.2 million in the first quarter of 2014, compared to $14.4 million in the first quarter of 2013. Gross box office from DMR titles was $138.5 million in the first quarter of 2014, compared to $128.7 million in the prior-year period. The average global DMR box office per screen in the first quarter of 2014 was $197,000 compared to $212,900 in the prior-year period.
Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call today at 8:30 AM ET to discuss its first quarter 2014 financial results. To access the call via telephone, interested parties in the US and Canada should dial (800) 820-0231 approximately 5 to 10 minutes before it begins. International callers should dial (416) 640-5926. The participant passcode for the call is 2860379. This call is also being webcast by Thomson Financial and can be accessed on the 'Investor Relations' section of www.imax.com. A replay of the call will be available via webcast on the 'Investor Relations' section of www.imax.com or via telephone by dialing (888) 203-1112 (US and Canada), or (647) 436-0148 (international). The Conference ID for the telephone replay is 2860379.
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About IMAX Corporation
IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you've never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX theatres to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, and, as such, IMAX's network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe.
IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto and Los Angeles, with offices in London, Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing. As of March 31, 2014, there were 840 IMAX theatres (707 commercial multiplexes, 18 commercial destinations and 115 institutions) in 57 countries.
IMAX®, IMAX® 3D, IMAX DMR®, Experience It In IMAX®, An IMAX 3D Experience®, The IMAX Experience®, IMAX Is Believing® and IMAX nXos® are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. More information about the Company can be found at www.imax.com. You may also connect with IMAX on Facebook (www.facebook.com/imax), Twitter (www.twitter.com/imax) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/imaxmovies).