IMAX CORPORATION
Exhibit 99.1
IMAX CORPORATION
2525 Speakman Drive
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5K 1B1
Tel: (905) 403-6500 Fax: (905) 403-6450
www.imax.com
IMAX CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2010 FINANCIAL RESULTS
HIGHLIGHTS
| - | | Third Quarter 2010 Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share Increased 128% to $0.15; Nine Month 2010 Adjusted Earnings Per Share Increased 442% to $0.81 |
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| - | | Company Reports Record Third Quarter Revenues of $51.1 million |
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| - | | 100 Theatre System Signings in Quarter Leads to Increased Network Growth Outlook |
TORONTO — October 28, 2010 — IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX)today reported that adjusted net income, which excludes the impact of the change in the value of the Company’s variable stock compensation, increased 151% to $9.8 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2010, compared to adjusted net income of $3.9 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, on the same basis in the third quarter of 2009. Total revenue for the third quarter 2010 increased 17% to $51.1 million, compared to $43.5 million in the third quarter of 2009. Reported net income for the third quarter 2010 increased to $6.7 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, from $1.1 million or $0.02 per diluted share in last year’s third quarter.
“We are very pleased with our third quarter financial results, which exceeded our expectations and demonstrated the operating leverage that can come with our growing theatre network and a diversified film slate,” said IMAX Chief Executive Officer Richard L. Gelfond. “Today, our Company is uniquely positioned at the intersection of the entertainment industry, innovation, and the digital age, which have come together to reinvent the IMAX business in many important ways. We believe the combination of continued consumer enthusiasm for the IMAX brand worldwide, increasing demand from our exhibitor partners and film commitments from studios as far out as 2013 is setting the stage for long-term growth.”
For the nine month period ended September 30, 2010, adjusted net income, as defined above, increased to $53.5 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, compared to adjusted net income of $7.6 million, or $0.15 per share on the same basis last year. Total revenues increased 53% to $179.5 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2010, compared to $117.0 million for the same period last year. Reported net income for the nine month period increased to $46.6 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, compared to $1.0 million, or $0.02 per share in the same period in 2009. For a reconciliation of adjusted net income to reported net income, please see the end of this press release.
Adjusted EBITDA (as defined by the Company’s credit facility) increased to $17.3 million and $96.5 million for the third quarter 2010 and last twelve months ended September 30, 2010, respectively, from $13.5 million and $40.3 million for the third quarter 2009 and last twelve months ended September 30, 2009, respectively. For a reconciliation to adjusted EBITDA, please see the tables at the end of this press release.
Theatre System Signings
During the third quarter, the Company signed contracts for 100 theatre systems, compared to 13 theatre systems in the third quarter of 2009. Through the first nine months, the Company has signed contracts for 198 theatre systems, compared to 23 theatre systems for the same period in 2009. For a breakdown of system signings by type, please see the back of this press release. IMAX signed contracts for 35 theatre systems during the full year of 2009.
“This quarter not only reflected the strong demand for The IMAX Experience® from moviegoers, but also from exhibitors around the globe,” added Mr. Gelfond. “Our international theatres continue to enjoy significant box office growth, with year-to-date per theatre averages that are tracking 25 percent higher than that of our domestic theatres, even excludingAvatarfrom our results. This is very encouraging as we continue to expand overseas.”
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Third Quarter Segment Results
For the third quarter of 2010, total film revenue increased 68% to $21.0 million, compared to $12.5 million in the third quarter of 2009. Production and IMAX DMR® revenues increased 58% to $12.4 million, compared to $7.8 million in the year ago period. Third quarter DMR revenues were driven by a broader film slate in 2010 versus the same quarter in 2009, as well as by the increased number of IMAX® theatres in operation as compared to a year ago.
Gross box office from DMR titles increased 70% to $97.7 million in the third quarter of 2010, compared to $57.6 million in the third quarter of 2009. The per screen average for IMAX DMR titles in the third quarter increased 26% to $320,500 ($262,500 domestic, $450,800 international) versus $253,900 ($235,300 domestic, $290,600 international) in the third quarter of 2009. For title by title detail, please see the end of this press release.
Mr. Gelfond added, “We experienced another strong quarter of box office growth, lead by Christopher Nolan and Warner Bros. Pictures’ 2D sci-fi actioner,Inception, which grossed over $50 million in IMAX theatres, making it our fourth highest grossing DMR title of all time. The performance ofInceptiondemonstrated how our fans seek out IMAX because it is the best way to experience a movie, whether in 2D or 3D. As we look ahead to the fourth quarter, we are excited about our coming line-up of titles, which includes DreamWorks Animation’sMegamind, part one ofHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallowsfrom Warner Bros. and Disney’sTRON: Legacy.”
For the third quarter of 2010, revenue from joint revenue sharing arrangements increased 89% to $6.5 million, compared to $3.4 million in the prior year period, reflecting an increase in the number of joint revenue sharing theatres in operation as well as higher year-over-year gross box office per screen averages. The Company installed 19 systems under joint revenue sharing arrangements in the quarter, versus six in the same quarter last year. As of September 30, 2010, a total of 144 theatres under joint revenue sharing arrangements were in operation, compared to 96 joint revenue sharing theatres as of September 30, 2009. In the third quarter 2010, joint revenue sharing theatres generated gross box office per screen averages of approximately $268,800, a 44% increase compared to $186,500 in last year’s period.
Third quarter IMAX systems revenue decreased 26% to $14.8 million from $20.1 million in the third quarter of 2009, primarily reflecting the installation of three fewer sales-type lease systems versus the year-ago period. The decrease also reflects the lower average revenue recognized per system due to the change in mix of sales-type lease theatres installed this year versus last year. The Company installed and recognized revenue on seven full, new theatre systems with an average value of $1.4 million in the third quarter of 2010, compared to eight full, new systems with an average value of $1.5 million in the third quarter of 2009. The Company also installed three digital upgrades in the third quarter of 2010 compared to five in the same year-ago period.
Third quarter 2010 gross margin increased 38% to $25.9 million from $18.8 million in the third quarter of 2009, and as a percentage of revenues, gross margin increased to 50.8% from 43.2% in the same year-ago period. The increase was largely driven by margin expansion across all of the Company’s key business segments, such as DMR, joint revenue sharing arrangements and sales-type lease systems. Gross margin also benefited from increased distribution margin, which primarily reflects the expanded release ofHubble 3Dand content licensing revenues.
Theatre System Installations
During the third quarter 2010, the Company installed a total of 29 theatre systems (including upgrades), compared to a total of 19 system installations (including upgrades) in the third quarter of 2009. For a breakdown of system installation by type, please see the back of this press release.
Theatre System Backlog
As of September 30, 2010, the Company’s backlog consisted of 257 theatre systems, compared to 163 theatre systems in backlog as of September 30, 2009. Included in the 2010 and 2009 system backlog totals were 82 and 61 theatres, respectively, under joint revenue sharing arrangements and 175 and 102 theatres, respectively, under sales and sales-type lease arrangements.
Network Growth
As a result of the significant level of theatre signing activity in the third quarter, the Company is increasing its expectation for theatre network growth. For the fourth quarter of 2010, the Company now expects to install between 22 to 24 joint revenue sharing systems and 15 and 20 new sales-type lease systems (excluding upgrades).
Reflecting the increased level of expected installation activity in the fourth quarter, the Company now expects to install between 81 and 88 new theatres in fiscal 2010, including 49 to 51 under joint revenue sharing arrangements and 32 to 37 under sales and sales-type lease arrangements, which implies year-over-year commercial multiplex network growth of approximately 30 percent. The Company cautions that installations can slip from period to period, usually for reasons beyond its control.
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Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call today at 8:30 AM ET to discuss its third quarter 2010 financial results. To access the call via phone, interested parties should dial (866) 321-8231 approximately 10 minutes before it begins. International callers should dial (416) 642-5213. A recording of the call will be available by dialing (888) 203-1112 or (647) 436-0148. The code for both the live call and the replay is 9454888. The Company will also host a webcast of the conference call, which can be accessed on www.imax.com by clicking on ‘Investor Relations.’
About IMAX Corporation
IMAX Corporation is one of the world’s leading entertainment technology companies, specializing in immersive motion picture technologies. The worldwide IMAX network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe, with IMAX theatres delivering the world’s best cinematic presentations using proprietary IMAX, IMAX® 3D, and IMAX DMR technology. IMAX DMR is the Company’s groundbreaking digital re-mastering technology that allows it to digitally transform virtually any conventional motion picture into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience. The IMAX brand is recognized throughout the world for extraordinary and immersive entertainment experiences for consumers. As of September 30, 2010, there were 470 IMAX theatres (348 commercial, 122 institutional) operating in 45 countries.
IMAX®, IMAX® 3D, IMAXDMR®, Experience It In IMAX®, An IMAX 3D Experience® and The IMAX Experience® 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).
This press release contains forward looking statements that are based on management’s assumptionsand existing information and involve certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Important factors that could affect these statements include, but are not limited to, general economic, market or business conditions, including the length and severity of the current economic downturn, the opportunities that may be presented to and pursued by the Company, the performance of IMAX DMR films, conditions in the in-home and out-of home entertainment industries, the signing of theatre system agreements, changes and developments in the commercial exhibition industry, the failure to convert theatre system backlog into revenue, new business initiatives, investments and operations in foreign jurisdictions, foreign currency fluctuations and the Company’s prior restatements and the related litigation and investigation by the SEC and the ongoing inquiry by the OSC. These factors and other risks and uncertainties are discussed in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
For additional information please contact:
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Investors:
IMAX Corporation, New York
Heather Anthony
212-821-0121
hanthony@imax.com | | Media:
IMAX Corporation, New York
Sarah Gormley
212-821-0155
sgormley@imax.com |
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Business Media:
Sloane & Company, New York
Whit Clay
212-446-1864
wclay@sloanepr.com | | Entertainment Media:
Principal Communications Group, Los Angeles
Melissa Zuckerman/Paul Pflug
323-658-1555
melissa@pcommgroup.com
paul@pcommgroup.com |
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Additional Information
Adjusted Net Income
Adjusted net income in third quarter 2010 and third quarter 2009 excludes the impact of the changes in value of the Company’s variable stock compensation. The third quarter of 2010 included a $3.1 million increase in SG&A resulting primarily from the increased value of the Company’s variable stock compensation at the end of the period (primarily driven by the $2.26 increase in the Company’s stock price over the course of the third quarter, which impacts variable stock compensation), as compared to a $2.8 million charge from variable stock compensation in the third quarter of 2009. For a reconciliation of reported net income to adjusted results, please see the tables at the end of this press release.
Gross Box Office from DMR
The primary driver of gross box office in the third quarter was Warner Brothers’Inception: The IMAXExperience, which has generated approximately $51.9 million in worldwide box office to date ($50.4 million of which was captured in the third quarter), for a domestic per screen average of $160,400 and an international per screen average of $204,300. Disney’sToy Story 3: AnIMAX 3DExperience, which was released in several international territories this quarter, has generated approximately $31.4 million in worldwide box office to date ($10.0 million of which was captured in the third quarter), for a domestic per screen average of $100,900 and an international per screen average of $136,900. Summit Entertainment’sThe Twilight Saga: Eclipse: TheIMAXExperiencehas generated approximately $12.6 million in worldwide box office to date ($9.4 million of which was captured in the third quarter), for a domestic per screen average of $60,900 and an international per screen average of $36,800. Sony Pictures’Resident Evil: Afterlife: AnIMAX 3DExperiencewas released to digital IMAX theatres and has generated approximately $9.8 million in worldwide box office to date ($8.9 million of which was captured in the third quarter), for a domestic per screen average of $30,600 and an international per screen average of $111,400. Fourth quarter 2010 gross box office to date is $12 million, an increase of 17% from the same period last year.
2010 Film Slate
Turning to the 2010 film slate, on October 22nd, Paramount Pictures releasedParanormal Activity 2: TheIMAXExperienceto digital IMAX theatres. The remainder of the Company’s announced 2010 film slate includes:
| • | | DreamWorks Animation’sMegamind: AnIMAX 3DExperience(November 5th) |
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| • | | Warner Bros. Pictures’Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I: TheIMAXExperience (November 19th) |
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| • | | Walt Disney Pictures’TRON: Legacy: AnIMAX 3DExperience(December 17th) |
2011 Film Slate
To date, IMAX has announced nine DMR titles to be exhibited in 2011, including:
| • | | TRON: Legacy: AnIMAX 3DExperience(Walt Disney Pictures, continued from 2010) |
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| • | | The Green Hornet: AnIMAX 3DExperience(Sony Pictures, January 14th) |
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| • | | Mars Needs Moms: AnIMAX 3DExperience(Walt Disney Pictures, March 11th) |
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| • | | Sucker Punch: TheIMAXExperience(Walt Disney Pictures, March 25th) |
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| • | | Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides:AnIMAX 3DExperience(Walt Disney Pictures, May 20th) |
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| • | | Fast Five: TheIMAXExperience(Universal Pictures, June 10th) |
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| • | | Cars 2: AnIMAX 3DExperience(Walt Disney Pictures, June 24th) |
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| • | | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II: AnIMAX 3DExperience(Warner Bros. Pictures, July 15th) |
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| • | | Happy Feet 2: AnIMAX 3DExperience(Warner Bros. Pictures, November 18th) |
The Company remains in active negotiations with every studio regarding future titles.
Theatre System Signings
During the third quarter of 2010, the Company signed contracts for 100 theatre systems (30 joint venture systems, 51 sales/sales-type lease systems and 19 digital upgrades), compared to contracts for 13 theatre systems (11 sales/sales-type lease systems and two digital upgrades) in the third quarter of 2009. Through the first nine months of 2010, the Company has signed contracts for 198 theatre systems (67 joint venture systems, 90 sales/sales-type lease systems and 41 digital upgrades), compared to 23 theatre systems (17 sales/sales-type lease systems and six digital upgrades) during the same period in 2009.
Theatre System Installations
In the third quarter of 2010, the Company installed a total of 29 theatre systems (19 joint venture systems, including one digital upgrade; and 10 sales/sales-type lease systems, including three digital upgrades), compared to having installed 19 theatre systems (six joint venture systems, including one digital upgrade; and 13 sales/sales-type lease systems, including five digital upgrades) in the third quarter of 2009. Through the first nine months of 2010, the Company has installed a total of 69 theatre systems (29 joint venture systems, including two digital upgrades; and 40 sales/sales-type lease systems, including 23 digital upgrades), compared to having installed 80 theatre systems (52 joint venture systems, including eight digital upgrades; and 28 sales/sales-type lease systems, including 10 digital upgrades) during the same period in 2009.
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IMAX CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
In accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
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| | | Three Months | | | Nine Months | |
| | | Ended September 30, | | | Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2010 | | | 2009 | | | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Revenues | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Equipment and product sales | | $ | 13,539 | | | $ | 18,217 | | | $ | 41,533 | | | $ | 38,714 | |
| Services | | | 28,499 | | | | 19,278 | | | | 97,522 | | | | 57,744 | |
| Rentals | | | 7,420 | | | | 4,283 | | | | 36,623 | | | | 15,528 | |
| Finance income | | | 1,211 | | | | 1,052 | | | | 3,372 | | | | 3,125 | |
| Other | | | 400 | | | | 646 | | | | 400 | | | | 1,862 | |
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| | | | 51,069 | | | | 43,476 | | | | 179,450 | | | | 116,973 | |
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Costs and expenses applicable to revenues | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Equipment and product sales | | | 6,673 | | | | 8,727 | | | | 22,825 | | | | 19,793 | |
| Services | | | 15,776 | | | | 13,619 | | | | 47,953 | | | | 35,583 | |
| Rentals | | | 2,691 | | | | 1,961 | | | | 7,403 | | | | 7,293 | |
| Other | | | — | | | | 390 | | | | — | | | | 635 | |
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| | | | 25,140 | | | | 24,697 | | | | 78,181 | | | | 63,304 | |
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Gross margin | | | 25,929 | | | | 18,779 | | | | 101,269 | | | | 53,669 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses
(including share-based compensation expense of $4.1 million and $9.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, respectively (2009 - $3.2 million and $7.8 million, respectively)) | | | 16,051 | | | | 12,756 | | | | 46,713 | | | | 35,917 | |
| Research and development | | | 1,509 | | | | 998 | | | | 3,971 | | | | 2,731 | |
| Amortization of intangibles | | | 106 | | | | 144 | | | | 351 | | | | 424 | |
| Receivable provisions, net of recoveries | | | 70 | | | | 89 | | | | 436 | | | | 1,078 | |
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Income from operations | | | 8,193 | | | | 4,792 | | | | 49,798 | | | | 13,519 | |
| Interest income | | | 77 | | | | 23 | | | | 374 | | | | 49 | |
| Interest expense | | | (374 | ) | | | (3,094 | ) | | | (1,561 | ) | | | (11,592 | ) |
| Gain (loss) on repurchase of Senior Notes due December 2010 | | | — | | | | (220 | ) | | | — | | | | 224 | |
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes | | | 7,896 | | | | 1,501 | | | | 48,611 | | | | 2,200 | |
| Provision for income taxes | | | (1,160 | ) | | | (344 | ) | | | (1,991 | ) | | | (885 | ) |
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Income from continuing operations | | | 6,736 | | | | 1,157 | | | | 46,620 | | | | 1,315 | |
| Loss from discontinued operations | | | — | | | | (95 | ) | | | — | | | | (333 | ) |
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Net Income | | $ | 6,736 | | | $ | 1,062 | | | $ | 46,620 | | | $ | 982 | |
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Net income per share — Basic: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net income per share from continuing operations | | $ | 0.11 | | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.73 | | | $ | 0.03 | |
| Net income per share from discontinued operations | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) |
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| | | $ | 0.11 | | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.73 | | | $ | 0.02 | |
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Net income per share — Diluted: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net income per share from continuing operations — diluted | | $ | 0.10 | | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.70 | | | $ | 0.03 | |
| Net income per share from discontinued operations — diluted | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) |
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| | | $ | 0.10 | | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.70 | | | $ | 0.02 | |
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| Weighted average number of shares outstanding (000’s): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Basic | | | 63,731 | | | | 58,390 | | | | 63,450 | | | | 49,574 | |
| Fully Diluted | | | 66,654 | | | | 60,710 | | | | 66,497 | | | | 50,934 | |
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| Additional Disclosure: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Depreciation and amortization(1) | | $ | 4,812 | | | | 5,567 | | | $ | 15,508 | | | | 14,629 | |
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| (1) | | Includes $0.1 million of amortization of deferred financing costs charged to interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2010 (September 30, 2009 — $0.2 million). |
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IMAX CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
In accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
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| | | As at | | | As at | |
| | | September 30, | | | December 31, | |
| | | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
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Assets | | | | | | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 45,494 | | | $ | 20,081 | |
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,547 (December 31, 2009 — $2,770) | | | 35,700 | | | | 37,652 | |
| Financing receivables | | | 65,476 | | | | 62,585 | |
| Inventories | | | 17,630 | | | | 10,271 | |
| Prepaid expenses | | | 3,153 | | | | 2,609 | |
| Film assets | | | 2,700 | | | | 3,218 | |
| Property, plant and equipment | | | 64,102 | | | | 54,820 | |
| Other assets | | | 10,061 | | | | 15,140 | |
| Goodwill | | | 39,027 | | | | 39,027 | |
| Other intangible assets | | | 2,238 | | | | 2,142 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 285,581 | | | $ | 247,545 | |
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Liabilities | | | | | | | | |
| Bank indebtedness | | $ | 21,875 | | | $ | 50,000 | |
| Accounts payable | | | 24,837 | | | | 16,803 | |
| Accrued liabilities | | | 66,259 | | | | 77,853 | |
| Deferred revenue | | | 72,152 | | | | 57,879 | |
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Total liabilities | | $ | 185,123 | | | $ | 202,535 | |
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Shareholders’ equity | | | | | | | | |
| Capital stock, common shares — no par value. Authorized — unlimited number. | | | | | | | | |
| Issued and outstanding — 63,811,797 (December 31, 2009 — 62,831,974) | | $ | 287,722 | | | $ | 280,048 | |
| Other equity | | | 7,264 | | | | 6,044 | |
| Deficit | | | (195,368 | ) | | | (241,988 | ) |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | 840 | | | | 906 | |
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| Total shareholders’ equity | | | 100,458 | | | | 45,010 | |
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Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | $ | 285,581 | | | $ | 247,545 | |
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IMAX CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
In accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
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| | | Nine Months | |
| | | Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Cash provided by (used in): | | | | | | | | |
Operating Activities | | | | | | | | |
| Net income | | $ | 46,620 | | | $ | 982 | |
| Net loss from discontinued operations | | | — | | | | 333 | |
| Items not involving cash: | | | | | | | | |
| Depreciation and amortization | | | 15,508 | | | | 14,629 | |
| Write-downs, net of recoveries | | | 982 | | | | 1,712 | |
| Change in deferred income taxes | | | 517 | | | | 158 | |
| Stock and other non-cash compensation | | | 10,116 | | | | 9,030 | |
| Foreign currency exchange gain | | | (395 | ) | | | (1,078 | ) |
| Gain on repurchase of Senior Notes due December 2010 | | | — | | | | (224 | ) |
| Change in cash surrender value of life insurance | | | (107 | ) | | | (306 | ) |
| Investment in film assets | | | (7,648 | ) | | | (6,881 | ) |
| Changes in other non-cash operating assets and liabilities | | | (11,892 | ) | | | (4,687 | ) |
| Net cash provided by operating activities from discontinued operations | | | — | | | | (389 | ) |
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| Net cash provided by operating activities | | | 53,701 | | | | 13,279 | |
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Investing Activities | | | | | | | | |
| Purchase of property, plant and equipment | | | (3,898 | ) | | | (754 | ) |
| Investment in joint revenue sharing equipment | | | (6,550 | ) | | | (18,147 | ) |
| Investment in new business ventures | | | (2,167 | ) | | | — | |
| Cash surrender value of life insurance | | | 7,797 | | | | — | |
| Acquisition of other assets | | | (691 | ) | | | (561 | ) |
| Acquisition of other intangible assets | | | (450 | ) | | | (208 | ) |
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| Net cash used in investing activities | | | (5,959 | ) | | | (19,670 | ) |
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Financing Activities | | | | | | | | |
| Repayment of bank indebtedness | | | (28,125 | ) | | | — | |
| Repurchase of Senior Notes Due December 2010 | | | — | | | | (54,692 | ) |
| Common shares issued — public offerings, net of offering expenses paid | | | — | | | | 130,850 | |
| Shelf registration fees paid | | | — | | | | (150 | ) |
| Common shares issued — stock options exercised | | | 5,871 | | | | 3,288 | |
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| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | | | (22,254 | ) | | | 79,296 | |
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| Effects of exchange rate changes on cash | | | (75 | ) | | | (1,230 | ) |
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Increase in cash and cash equivalents during the period | | | 25,413 | | | | 71,675 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | | | 20,081 | | | | 27,017 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | | $ | 45,494 | | | $ | 98,692 | |
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IMAX CORPORATION
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
In accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
The Company has eight reportable segments identified by category of product sold or service provided: IMAX systems; theater system maintenance; joint revenue sharing arrangements; film production and IMAX DMR; film distribution; film post-production; theater operations; and other. The IMAX systems segment designs, manufactures, sells or leases IMAX theater projection system equipment. The theater system maintenance segment maintains IMAX theater projection system equipment in the IMAX theater network. The joint revenue sharing arrangements segment provides IMAX theater projection system equipment to an exhibitor in exchange for a share of the box-office and concessions revenue. The film production and IMAX DMR segment produces films and performs film re-mastering services. The film distribution segment distributes films for which the Company has distribution rights. The film post-production segment provides film post-production and film print services. The theater operations segment owns and operates certain IMAX theaters. The other segment includes camera rentals and other miscellaneous items.
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| | | Three Months | | | Nine Months | |
| | | Ended September 30, | | | Ended September 30, | |
| | | 2010 | | | 2009 | | | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Revenue | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
IMAX systems | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Sales and sales-type leases | | $ | 12,344 | | | $ | 17,639 | | | $ | 35,303 | | | $ | 37,455 | |
| Ongoing rent, fees, and finance income | | | 2,502 | | | | 2,431 | | | | 7,825 | | | | 7,406 | |
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| | | | 14,846 | | | | 20,070 | | | | 43,128 | | | | 44,861 | |
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Theater system maintenance | | | 5,274 | | | | 4,502 | | | | 15,342 | | | | 13,295 | |
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Joint revenue sharing arrangements | | | 6,484 | | | | 3,432 | | | | 33,914 | | | | 12,532 | |
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Film | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Production and IMAX DMR | | | 12,377 | | | | 7,822 | | | | 50,369 | | | | 23,658 | |
| Distribution | | | 7,137 | | | | 3,339 | | | | 14,279 | | | | 10,075 | |
| Post-production | | | 1,529 | | | | 1,368 | | | | 6,447 | | | | 2,755 | |
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| | | | 21,043 | | | | 12,529 | | | | 71,095 | | | | 36,488 | |
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Theater operations | | | 2,182 | | | | 2,247 | | | | 11,085 | | | | 7,961 | |
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Other | | | 1,240 | | | | 696 | | | | 4,886 | | | | 1,836 | |
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Total | | $ | 51,069 | | | $ | 43,476 | | | $ | 179,450 | | | $ | 116,973 | |
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Gross margins | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
IMAX systems(1) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Sales and sales-type leases | | $ | 6,885 | | | $ | 9,027 | | | $ | 16,165 | | | $ | 18,504 | |
| Ongoing rent, fees, and finance income | | | 2,354 | | | | 2,163 | | | | 7,493 | | | | 6,116 | |
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| | | | 9,239 | | | | 11,190 | | | | 23,658 | | | | 24,620 | |
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Theater system maintenance | | | 2,502 | | | | 2,109 | | | | 6,862 | | | | 6,740 | |
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Joint revenue sharing arrangements(1) | | | 4,031 | | | | 1,749 | | | | 27,343 | | | | 6,729 | |
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Film | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Production and IMAX DMR(1) | | | 7,632 | | | | 2,840 | | | | 33,956 | | | | 12,524 | |
Distribution(1) | | | 2,788 | | | | 675 | | | | 4,249 | | | | 1,664 | |
| Post-production | | | 55 | | | | 211 | | | | 2,946 | | | | 906 | |
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| | | | 10,475 | | | | 3,726 | | | | 41,151 | | | | 15,094 | |
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Theater operations | | | (255 | ) | | | (176 | ) | | | 1,556 | | | | 326 | |
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Other | | | (63 | ) | | | 181 | | | | 699 | | | | 160 | |
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Total | | $ | 25,929 | | | $ | 18,779 | | | $ | 101,269 | | | $ | 53,669 | |
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| (1) | | IMAX systems include commission costs of $0.4 million and $1.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, respectively (2009 — $0.8 million and $1.4 million, respectively). Joint revenue sharing arrangements segment margins include advertising, marketing and commission costs of $1.1 million and $2.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, respectively (2009 — $0.3 million and $2.5 million, respectively). Production and DMR segment margins include marketing costs of $0.6 million and $1.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, respectively (2009 — $0.5 million and $1.1 million, respectively). Distribution segment margins include marketing costs of less than $0.1 million and $0.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, respectively (2009 — $0.2 million and $0.6 million, respectively). |
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IMAX CORPORATION
OTHER INFORMATION
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
Credit Facility Requirements:
The Credit Facility provides that so long as the term loan remains outstanding, the Company will be required to maintain: (i) a ratio of funded debt (as defined in the Credit Agreement) to EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of not more than 2:1 through December 31, 2010, and (ii) a ratio of funded debt to EBITDA of not more than 1.75:1 thereafter. If the Company repays the term loan in full, it will remain subject to such ratio requirements only if Excess Availability (as defined in the Credit Agreement) is less than $10.0 million or Cash and Excess Availability (as defined in the Credit Agreement) is less than $15.0 million. The ratio of funded debt to EBITDA was 0.23:1 at September 30, 2010, where Funded Debt (as defined in the Credit Agreement) is the sum of all obligations evidenced by notes, bonds, debentures or similar instruments and was $21.9 million. EBITDA is calculated as follows:
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| | | | | | | 12 Months | |
| | | 3 Months ended | | | ended | |
| | | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
| | | 2010 | | | 2010(1) | |
| Net earnings | | $ | 6,736 | | | $ | 50,659 | |
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| Provision for income taxes | | | 1,160 | | | | 1,380 | |
| Interest expense net of interest income | | | 297 | | | | 3,390 | |
| Depreciation and amortization including film asset amortization | | | 4,726 | | | | 19,471 | |
| Write-downs net of recoveries including asset impairments and receivable provisions | | | 404 | | | | 1,851 | |
| Stock and other non-cash compensation | | | 4,066 | | | | 20,269 | |
| Other, net | | | (89 | ) | | | (541 | ) |
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| | | $ | 17,300 | | | $ | 96,479 | |
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| (1) | | Ratio of funded debt calculated using twelve months ended EBITDA. |
Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share Calculation:
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| | | Q3 2010 | | | Q3 2009 | | | YTD 2010 | | | YTD 2009 | |
| Net earnings | | $ | 6,736 | | | $ | 1,062 | | | $ | 46,620 | | | $ | 982 | |
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| Variable stock compensation | | | 3,066 | | | | 2,847 | | | | 6,914 | | | | 6,585 | |
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| Adjusted net earnings | | $ | 9,802 | | | $ | 3,909 | | | $ | 53,534 | | | $ | 7,567 | |
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| Diluted shares outstanding | | | 66,654 | | | | 60,710 | | | | 66,497 | | | | 50,934 | |
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| Adjusted earnings per share | | $ | 0.15 | | | $ | 0.06 | | | $ | 0.81 | | | $ | 0.15 | |
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