Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 shares | |
Document Information [Line Items] | |
Entity Registrant Name | IMAX Corporation |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000921582 |
Document Type | 10-Q |
Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2022 |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2022 |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes |
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes |
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer |
Entity Small Business | false |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Entity Shell Company | false |
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding | 55,973,443 |
Document Quarterly Report | true |
Document Transition Report | false |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | Z4 |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Shares, no par value |
Trading Symbol | IMAX |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity File Number | 001-35066 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-0140269 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 2525 Speakman Drive |
Entity Address, City or Town | Mississauga |
Entity Address, State or Province | ON |
Entity Address, Country | CA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | L5K 1B1 |
City Area Code | (905) |
Local Phone Number | 403-6500 |
Other Address [Member] | |
Document Information [Line Items] | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 902 Broadway, Floor 20 |
Entity Address, City or Town | New York |
Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
Entity Address, Country | US |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10010 |
City Area Code | (212) |
Local Phone Number | 821-0100 |
Condensed Consolidated Balance
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Assets | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 87,151 | $ 189,711 |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses | 125,686 | 110,050 |
Financing receivables, net of allowance for credit losses | 122,618 | 141,049 |
Variable consideration receivables, net of allowance for credit losses | 43,643 | 44,218 |
Inventories | 36,378 | 26,924 |
Prepaid expenses | 13,145 | 11,802 |
Film assets, net of accumulated amortization | 4,535 | 4,241 |
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation | 251,518 | 260,353 |
Investment in equity securities | 1,095 | 1,087 |
Other assets | 16,294 | 17,799 |
Deferred income tax assets, net of valuation allowance | 14,369 | 13,906 |
Goodwill | 61,718 | 39,027 |
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization | 22,077 | 23,080 |
Total assets | 800,227 | 883,247 |
Liabilities | ||
Accounts payable | 22,607 | 15,943 |
Accrued and other liabilities | 119,138 | 111,896 |
Deferred revenue | 76,461 | 81,281 |
Revolving credit facility borrowings, net of unamortized debt issuance costs | 2,660 | 2,472 |
Convertible Notes and other borrowings, net | 226,527 | 223,641 |
Deferred income tax liabilities | 14,900 | 17,642 |
Total liabilities | 462,293 | 452,875 |
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 8) | ||
Non-controlling interests | ||
Non-controlling interests | 736 | 758 |
Shareholders' equity | ||
Capital stock common shares - no par value. Authorized - unlimited number. 55,973,443 issued and outstanding (December 31, 2021 - 58,653,642 issued and outstanding) | 388,953 | 409,979 |
Other equity | 179,571 | 174,620 |
Statutory surplus reserve | 3,932 | 3,932 |
Accumulated deficit | (282,944) | (234,975) |
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | (16,173) | 2,527 |
Total shareholders' equity attributable to common shareholders | 273,339 | 356,083 |
Non-controlling interests | 63,859 | 73,531 |
Total shareholders' equity | 337,198 | 429,614 |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 800,227 | $ 883,247 |
Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Shareholders' equity | ||
Common stock, par value | ||
Common stock, shares issued | 55,973,443 | 58,653,642 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 55,973,443 | 58,653,642 |
Condensed Consolidated Statemen
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Revenues | ||||
Revenues, total | $ 68,755 | $ 56,602 | $ 202,759 | $ 146,311 |
Costs and expenses applicable to revenues | ||||
Cost and expenses applicable to revenues, total | 37,054 | 29,115 | 95,251 | 75,940 |
Gross margin | 31,701 | 27,487 | 107,508 | 70,371 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 32,905 | 28,377 | 100,181 | 82,393 |
Research and development | 1,115 | 2,025 | 3,667 | 5,696 |
Amortization of intangible assets | 1,111 | 1,255 | 3,412 | 3,586 |
Credit loss expense (reversal), net | 808 | (3,317) | 8,149 | (4,884) |
Asset impairments (see Note 17(e)) | 4,470 | |||
Legal judgment and arbitration awards (see Note 9) | (1,770) | |||
Loss from operations | (4,238) | (853) | (12,371) | (14,650) |
Realized and unrealized investment gains | 35 | 30 | 99 | 5,311 |
Retirement benefits non-service expense | (140) | (117) | (417) | (347) |
Interest income | 257 | 538 | 1,176 | 1,680 |
Interest expense | (1,323) | (1,540) | (4,354) | (5,534) |
Loss before taxes | (5,409) | (1,942) | (15,867) | (13,540) |
Income tax expense | (2,348) | (4,402) | (8,091) | (9,416) |
Net loss | (7,757) | (6,344) | (23,958) | (22,956) |
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests | (1,196) | (2,034) | (1,455) | (9,473) |
Net loss attributable to common shareholders | $ (8,953) | $ (8,378) | $ (25,413) | $ (32,429) |
Net loss per share attributable to common shareholders - basic and diluted: | ||||
Net loss per share - basic | $ (0.16) | $ (0.14) | $ (0.44) | $ (0.55) |
Net loss per share - diluted | $ (0.16) | $ (0.14) | $ (0.44) | $ (0.55) |
Technology Sales [Member] | ||||
Revenues | ||||
Revenues, total | $ 18,065 | $ 13,160 | $ 35,270 | $ 34,508 |
Costs and expenses applicable to revenues | ||||
Cost and expenses applicable to revenues, total | 10,061 | 6,230 | 20,264 | 17,779 |
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | ||||
Revenues | ||||
Revenues, total | 36,233 | 30,588 | 117,285 | 76,914 |
Costs and expenses applicable to revenues | ||||
Cost and expenses applicable to revenues, total | 20,563 | 16,461 | 56,259 | 38,582 |
Technology Rentals [Member] | ||||
Revenues | ||||
Revenues, total | 12,540 | 10,219 | 43,726 | 26,708 |
Costs and expenses applicable to revenues | ||||
Cost and expenses applicable to revenues, total | 6,430 | 6,424 | 18,728 | 19,579 |
Finance Income [Member] | ||||
Revenues | ||||
Revenues, total | $ 1,917 | $ 2,635 | $ 6,478 | $ 8,181 |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||||
Net loss | $ (7,757) | $ (6,344) | $ (23,958) | $ (22,956) |
Other comprehensive loss, before tax | ||||
Unrealized net loss from cash flow hedging instruments | (1,567) | (759) | (1,862) | (159) |
Realized net loss (gain) from cash flow hedging instruments | 80 | (312) | 175 | (1,367) |
Reclassification of unrealized gain from ineffective cash flow hedging instruments | 0 | (25) | 0 | (318) |
Foreign currency translation adjustments | (11,703) | (1,325) | (24,644) | (531) |
Defined benefit and postretirement benefit plans | 46 | 48 | 138 | 144 |
Total other comprehensive loss, before tax | (13,144) | (2,373) | (26,193) | (2,231) |
Income tax benefit related to other comprehensive loss | 380 | 276 | 408 | 446 |
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax | (12,764) | (2,097) | (25,785) | (1,785) |
Comprehensive loss | (20,521) | (8,441) | (49,743) | (24,741) |
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests | 2,150 | (1,636) | 5,630 | (9,313) |
Comprehensive loss attributable to common shareholders | $ (18,371) | $ (10,077) | $ (44,113) | $ (34,054) |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Operating Activities | ||
Net loss | $ (23,958) | $ (22,956) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 42,663 | 40,570 |
Amortization of deferred financing costs | 2,465 | 1,749 |
Credit loss expense (reversal), net | 8,149 | (4,884) |
Write-downs | 5,707 | 878 |
Deferred income tax benefit | (3,374) | (1,687) |
Share-based and other non-cash compensation | 19,510 | 18,558 |
Unrealized foreign currency exchange loss | 1,310 | 555 |
Realized and unrealized investment gains | (99) | (5,311) |
Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||
Accounts receivable | (18,050) | (24,336) |
Inventories | (10,131) | 653 |
Film assets | (14,174) | (10,035) |
Deferred revenue | (5,989) | (1,434) |
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities | (3,548) | (11,902) |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 481 | (19,582) |
Investing Activities | ||
Acquisition of SSIMWAVE, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired | (12,639) | |
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (5,248) | (2,353) |
Investment in equipment for joint revenue sharing arrangements | (14,543) | (5,361) |
interest in film classified as a financial instrument | (4,731) | |
Acquisition of other intangible assets | (3,246) | (3,399) |
Proceeds from sale of equity securities | 17,769 | |
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (40,407) | 6,656 |
Financing Activities | ||
Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes, net | 223,675 | |
Debt issuance costs related to convertible notes | (1,163) | |
Purchase of capped calls related to convertible notes | (19,067) | |
Revolving credit facility borrowings | 4,890 | 3,600 |
Repayments of revolving credit facility borrowings | (3,600) | (300,243) |
Credit facility amendment fees paid | (2,277) | (474) |
Taxes withheld and paid on employee stock awards vested | (3,393) | (3,045) |
Common shares issued - stock options exercised | 883 | |
Principal payment under finance lease obligations | (890) | |
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests | (2,701) | (5,027) |
Net cash used in financing activities | (64,595) | (110,487) |
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 1,961 | (958) |
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents during period | (102,560) | (124,371) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 189,711 | 317,379 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | 87,151 | 193,008 |
IMAX Corporation | ||
Financing Activities | ||
Repurchase of common shares | (53,581) | (4,610) |
IMAX China | ||
Financing Activities | ||
Repurchase of common shares | $ (3,043) | $ (5,016) |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Total | Capital Stock [Member] | Other Equity [Member] | Accumulated Deficit [Member] | Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income [Member] | Non-controlling Interests [Member] | Statutory Surplus Reserve [Member] |
Balance, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2020 | $ 407,020 | $ 188,845 | $ (202,849) | $ 988 | |||
Movement of Shareholders' Equity | |||||||
Change in shares held in treasury | 7 | ||||||
Employee stock options exercised, net of shares withheld for employee tax obligations | 883 | ||||||
Amortization of share-based payment expense - stock options | 908 | ||||||
Amortization of share-based payment expense - restricted share units | 12,732 | ||||||
Amortization of share-based payment expense - performance stock units | 3,413 | ||||||
Restricted share units vested | (11,850) | ||||||
Purchase of capped calls related to convertible notes | (19,067) | ||||||
Grant date fair value of stock options exercised | 272 | (271) | |||||
Common shares repurchased and retired | (2,380) | (2,230) | |||||
Change in ownership interest related to IMAX China common share repurchases | (3,645) | $ (1,371) | |||||
Net loss attributable to common shareholders | $ (32,429) | (32,429) | |||||
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax | (1,785) | (1,625) | |||||
Restricted share units vested, net of shares withheld for employee tax obligations | 7,725 | ||||||
Establishment of statutory surplus reserve, IMAX China | $ 3,932 | ||||||
Statutory surplus reserve deducted from retained earnings, IMAX China | (3,932) | ||||||
Balance, end of period at Sep. 30, 2021 | 413,527 | 171,065 | (241,440) | (637) | 3,932 | ||
Balance, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2020 | 70,004 | ||||||
Movement of Shareholders' Equity | |||||||
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | 9,473 | 9,472 | |||||
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax | (160) | ||||||
Dividends paid to non-controlling shareholders of IMAX China | (5,027) | ||||||
Share-based compensation attributable to non-controlling interests | 345 | ||||||
Balance, end of period at Sep. 30, 2021 | 73,263 | ||||||
Balance, beginning of period at Jun. 30, 2021 | 415,849 | 169,050 | (226,900) | 1,062 | |||
Movement of Shareholders' Equity | |||||||
Change in shares held in treasury | 4 | ||||||
Amortization of share-based payment expense - stock options | 282 | ||||||
Amortization of share-based payment expense - restricted share units | 4,161 | ||||||
Amortization of share-based payment expense - performance stock units | 1,275 | ||||||
Restricted share units vested | 54 | (58) | |||||
Common shares repurchased and retired | (2,380) | (2,230) | |||||
Change in ownership interest related to IMAX China common share repurchases | (3,645) | (1,371) | |||||
Net loss attributable to common shareholders | (8,378) | (8,378) | |||||
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax | (2,097) | (1,699) | |||||
Establishment of statutory surplus reserve, IMAX China | 3,932 | ||||||
Statutory surplus reserve deducted from retained earnings, IMAX China | (3,932) | ||||||
Balance, end of period at Sep. 30, 2021 | 413,527 | 171,065 | (241,440) | (637) | 3,932 | ||
Balance, beginning of period at Jun. 30, 2021 | 75,698 | ||||||
Movement of Shareholders' Equity | |||||||
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | 2,034 | 2,040 | |||||
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax | (398) | ||||||
Dividends paid to non-controlling shareholders of IMAX China | (2,928) | ||||||
Share-based compensation attributable to non-controlling interests | 222 | ||||||
Balance, end of period at Sep. 30, 2021 | 73,263 | ||||||
Movement of Shareholders' Equity | |||||||
Total shareholders' equity | 419,710 | ||||||
Total shareholders' equity | 429,614 | ||||||
Balance, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2021 | 356,083 | 409,979 | 174,620 | (234,975) | 2,527 | 3,932 | |
Movement of Shareholders' Equity | |||||||
Amortization of share-based payment expense - stock options | 502 | ||||||
Amortization of share-based payment expense - restricted share units | 14,444 | ||||||
Amortization of share-based payment expense - performance stock units | 5,414 | ||||||
Restricted share units vested | 9,956 | (14,010) | |||||
Issuance of common shares in acquisition | 1,947 | ||||||
Common shares repurchased and retired | (32,929) | (22,556) | |||||
Change in ownership interest related to IMAX China common share repurchases | (1,399) | (1,644) | |||||
Net loss attributable to common shareholders | (25,413) | (25,413) | |||||
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax | (25,785) | (18,700) | |||||
Balance, end of period at Sep. 30, 2022 | 273,339 | 388,953 | 179,571 | (282,944) | (16,173) | 3,932 | |
Balance, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2021 | 73,531 | 73,531 | |||||
Movement of Shareholders' Equity | |||||||
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | 1,455 | 1,477 | |||||
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax | (7,085) | ||||||
Dividends paid to non-controlling shareholders of IMAX China | (2,701) | ||||||
Share-based compensation attributable to non-controlling interests | 281 | ||||||
Balance, end of period at Sep. 30, 2022 | 63,859 | 63,859 | |||||
Balance, beginning of period at Jun. 30, 2022 | 391,107 | 174,668 | (272,022) | (6,755) | 3,932 | ||
Movement of Shareholders' Equity | |||||||
Amortization of share-based payment expense - stock options | 132 | ||||||
Amortization of share-based payment expense - restricted share units | 4,232 | ||||||
Amortization of share-based payment expense - performance stock units | 1,697 | ||||||
Restricted share units vested | 60 | (302) | |||||
Issuance of common shares in acquisition | 1,947 | ||||||
Common shares repurchased and retired | (4,161) | (1,969) | |||||
Change in ownership interest related to IMAX China common share repurchases | (856) | (343) | |||||
Net loss attributable to common shareholders | (8,953) | (8,953) | |||||
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax | (12,764) | (9,418) | |||||
Balance, end of period at Sep. 30, 2022 | 273,339 | $ 388,953 | $ 179,571 | $ (282,944) | $ (16,173) | $ 3,932 | |
Balance, beginning of period at Jun. 30, 2022 | 66,555 | ||||||
Movement of Shareholders' Equity | |||||||
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | 1,196 | 1,202 | |||||
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax | (3,346) | ||||||
Dividends paid to non-controlling shareholders of IMAX China | (91) | ||||||
Share-based compensation attributable to non-controlling interests | (118) | ||||||
Balance, end of period at Sep. 30, 2022 | 63,859 | $ 63,859 | |||||
Movement of Shareholders' Equity | |||||||
Total shareholders' equity | $ 337,198 |
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Basis of Presentation | 1. Basis of Presentation Accounting Principles IMAX Corporation, together with its consolidated subsidiaries (the "Company"), prepares its financial statements in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("U.S. GAAP") and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted from this report, as is permitted by such rules and regulations. In the Company's opinion, the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature that are necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2021 was derived from the Company's audited annual Consolidated Financial Statements, but does not contain all of the footnote disclosures included in the annual financial statements. The interim results presented in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K (the "2021 Form 10-K"), which should be consulted for a summary of the significant accounting policies utilized by the Company. The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared following the same accounting policies disclosed in the 2021 Form 10-K. Revision of Prior Period Amounts In the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity, the Company revised the September 30, 2021 balances of Total Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Common Shareholders and Non-Controlling Interests. The revisions were principally made to properly reflect changes in the Company's ownership interest in IMAX China Holding, Inc. ("IMAX China") as a result of common share repurchases made by IMAX China and the amortization of share-based compensation related to IMAX China. The revisions resulted in a reclassification of $ 9.5 million between the balances of Other Equity and Non-Controlling Interests as of September 30, 2021. There is no change in Total Shareholders' Equity as a result of the revisions. (See Note 3(a) of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of the Company's 2021 Form 10-K). Principles of Consolidation These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company together with its consolidated subsidiaries, except for subsidiaries which have been identified as variable interest entities ("VIEs") where the Company is not the primary beneficiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The Company has evaluated its various variable interests to determine whether they are VIEs as required by U.S. GAAP. The Company has interests in ten film production companies, which have been identified as VIEs. The Company is the primary beneficiary of and consolidates five of these entities as it has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE, and it has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the respective VIE that could potentially be significant. The majority of the assets relating to these production companies are held by the IMAX Original Film Fund (the "Original Film Fund") as described in Note 18(b). The Company does not consolidate the other five film production companies because it does not have the power to direct their activities and it does not have the obligation to absorb the majority of the expected losses or the right to receive expected residual returns. The Company uses the equity method of accounting for these entities, which are not material to the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. A loss in the value of an equity method investment that is other than temporary is recognized as a charge in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, total assets and liabilities of the Company's consolidated VIEs are as follows: September 30, December 31, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Total assets $ 1,542 $ 1,576 Total liabilities $ 256 $ 259 Estimates and Assumptions In preparing the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, management makes judgments in applying various accounting policies. The areas of policy judgment are consistent with those reported in Note 3(c) of the Company's audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in its 2021 Form 10-K. In addition, management makes assumptions about the Company's future operating results and cash flows in deriving critical accounting estimates used in preparing the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The significant estimates made by management include, but are not limited to: (i) the allocation of the transaction price in an IMAX Theater System arrangement to distinct performance obligations; (ii) the amount of variable consideration to be earned on sales of IMAX Theater Systems based on projections of future box office performance; (iii) expected credit losses on accounts receivable, financing receivables, and variable consideration receivables; (iv) provisions for the write-down of excess and obsolete inventory; (v) the fair values of the reporting units used in assessing the recoverability of goodwill; (vi) the cash flow projections used in testing the recoverability of long-lived assets such as the theater system equipment supporting joint revenue sharing arrangements; (vii) the economic lives of the theater system equipment supporting joint revenue sharing arrangements; (viii) the useful lives of intangible assets; (ix) the ultimate revenue forecasts used to test the recoverability of film assets; (x) the discount rates used to determine the present value of financing receivables and lease liabilities, as well as to determine the fair values of the Company's reporting units for the purpose of assessing the recoverability of goodwill; (xi) pension plan assumptions; (xii) estimates related to the fair value and projected vesting of share-based payment awards; (xiii) the valuation of deferred income tax assets; and (xiv) reserves related to uncertain tax positions. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is complex and continuously evolving, resulting in significant disruption to the Company's business and the global economy, as described in Note 2. Although management is encouraged by the broad reopening of the IMAX theater network, the continued progress towards the resumption of normal theater operations, normal film release schedules, and recent box office results, there continues to be risk and uncertainty relating to the judgments, assumptions, and estimates used by management in preparing the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. In response to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, a number of countries in which the Company operates, including Canada and the United States, have imposed broad sanctions and other restrictive actions against governmental and other entities in Russia, which in turn have and may continue to have an adverse impact on the Company's business and results of operations in the affected regions. Commencing i n March 2022, in response to the conflict and resulting sanctions, the Company suspended its operations in Russia and Belarus. As of September 30, 2022, the IMAX network includes 54 theaters in Russia, nine theaters in Ukraine, and one theater in Belarus, and the Company's backlog includes 14 theaters in Russia, one theater in Ukraine, and five theaters in Belarus with a total fixed contracted value of $ 22.9 million. As a result of the ongoing conflict, there is risk and uncertainty relating to the judgments, assumptions, and estimates used by management in preparing the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, including estimates related to expected credit losses on accounts receivables, financing receivables, and variable consideration receivables, as discussed in Note 5. In the first quarter of 2022, the Company recorded provisions for potential credit losses against substantially all of its receivables in Russia due to uncertainties associated with the ongoing conflict. These receivables relate to existing sale agreements as the Company is not party to any joint revenue sharing arrangements in these countries. In addition, beginning in the first quarter of 2022, exhibitors in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus were placed on nonaccrual status for maintenance revenue and finance income. The Com pany continues to monitor the evolving impacts of this conflict and its effects on the global economy and the Company. Given the global nature of the Company's operations, any protracted conflict or the broader macroeconomic impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and sanctions imposed on Russia could have further adverse impacts on the Company's business, results of operations, and financial condition. On September 7, 2022, Cineworld Group plc ("Cineworld"), the parent company of Regal Entertainment Group, and certain of its subsidiaries and Regal CineMedia Holdings, LLC, filed petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the Southern District of Texas. Based on its evaluation of its contracts with Cineworld, its assessment of the reorganization and its discussions with Cineworld to date, the Company has determined that no additional provision for expected credit losses is required. The Company also does not expect to see a material impact on its network of theaters with Cineworld resulting from this reorganization. There can, however, be no guarantees as to the ultimate outcome of a Chapter 11 proceeding. The Company has an unsecured claim of $ 11.4 million related to receivables from the entities included in the reorganization proceeding. |
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Impact Of Coronavirus Nineteen Pandemic [Abstract] | |
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic | 2. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is complex and continuously evolving, resulting in significant disruption to the Company's business and the global economy. At various points during the pandemic, authorities around the world imposed measures intended to control the spread of COVID-19, including stay-at-home orders and restrictions on large public gatherings, which caused movie theaters in countries around the world to temporarily close, including the IMAX theaters in those countries. As a result of these theater closures, movie studios postponed the theatrical release of most films originally scheduled for release in 2020 and early 2021, including many of the films scheduled to be shown in IMAX theaters, while several other films were released directly or concurrently to streaming platforms. Beginning in the third quarter of 2020, stay-at-home orders and capacity restrictions were lifted in many key markets and movie theaters throughout the IMAX network gradually reopened. However, following the emergence of the Omicron variant and the rise of COVID-19 cases in China in the first quarter of 2022, the Chinese government reinstituted capacity restrictions and safety protocols on large public gatherings, which has led to the temporary closure of theaters in several cities. As of September 30, 2022 , approximately 92 % of the IMAX theaters in Greater China were open at various capacities. On average, during the third quarter of 2022, approximately 82 % of the IMAX theaters in Greater China were open at various capacities. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's business and financial results will continue to depend on numerous evolving factors that cannot be accurately predicted and that will vary by jurisdiction and market, including the duration and scope of the pandemic, the emergence of new and the spread of existing variants of the virus, the progress made on administering vaccines and developing treatments and the effectiveness of such vaccines and treatments, the continuing impact of the pandemic on global economic conditions and ongoing government responses to the pandemic, which could lead to further theater closures, theater capacity restrictions and/or delays in the release of films. |
Recently Issued Accounting Stan
Recently Issued Accounting Standards | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract] | |
Recently Issued Accounting Standards | 3. Recently Issued Accounting Standards In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2020-04, "Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting" ("ASU 2020-04"). The purpose of ASU 2020-04 is to provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying U.S. GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. ASU 2020-04 is effective for all entities from the beginning of an interim period that includes the issuance date of the ASU. An entity may elect to apply ASU 2020-04 prospectively through December 31, 2022. In October 2022, the FASB extended the temporary accounting relief to December 31, 2024 from the current sunset date of December 31, 2022. As of September 30, 2022, the Company is not party to any third party contracts that reference the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). Accordingly, the Company does not expect ASU 2020-04 to have a material effect on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-08, "2021-08: Business Combinations (Topic 850): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers" ("ASU 2021-08"). ASU 2021-08 requires that an acquirer recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities (e.g., deferred revenue) acquired in a business combination in accordance with Topic 606, as opposed to at fair value. ASU 2021-08 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those periods. Early adoption is permitted. The Company elected to early adopt ASU 2021-08 in the third quarter of 2022 in connection with its acquisition of SSIMWAVE Inc. (see Note 4). In November 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-10, "2021-10: Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance" ("ASU 2021-10"). ASU 2021-10 requires annual disclosures about transactions with a government that are accounted for by applying a grant or contribution accounting model by analogy. ASU 2021-10 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021. Early adoption is permitted. The Company will adopt ASU 2021-10 for the year ending December 31, 2022 and will provide the required disclosures, if material. In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-02, "2022-02: Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures" ("ASU 2022-02"). ASU 2022-02 amends and eliminates the accounting guidance for Troubled Debt Restructurings by creditors, while enhancing disclosure requirements for certain loan refinancings and restructurings by creditors when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and requires for public business entities, to disclose current-period gross write offs by year of origination for financing receivables and net investments in leases. ASU 2022-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company will adopt ASU 2022-02 for the first quarter of 2023 and is in the process of evaluating the accounting and disclosure impact, if any, on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company considers the applicability and impact of all FASB ASUs that are recently issued, but not yet effective. ASUs that are not noted above were assessed and determined to be not applicable or not significant to the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended September 30, 2022 . |
Acquisition
Acquisition | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract] | |
Acquisition | 4. Acquisition On September 22, 2022 (the "Closing Date"), the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of SSIMWAVE Inc. ("SSIMWAVE") pursuant to a share purchase agreement by and among the Company, SSIMWAVE, and related shareholders (the "Sellers"). SSIMWAVE provides perceptual quality measurement and optimization solutions based on artificial intelligence technologies for leading media and entertainment companies. Following the acquisition, SSIMWAVE became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. As consideration for the acquisition of SSIMWAVE, the Company is paying an aggregate purchase price of approximately $ 23.1 million, comprised of: (i) $ 19.4 million in cash, of which $ 16.2 million was paid on the Closing Date, (ii) 160,547 common shares of the Company with a fair value of $ 1.9 million (the "IMAX Share Consideration"), and (iii) contingent consideration with a fair value of $ 1.8 million (the "Earn-Out Payment"). The fair value of the IMAX Share Consideration is reduced to reflect the fair value of certain restrictions on the future transfer of the shares. The Earn-Out Payment may be paid to certain Sellers in an aggregate amount of up to $ 2.0 million in cash, contingent upon and following the achievement of certain commercial and financial milestones during the period from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024. The fair value of the Earn-Out Payment is based on management's assessment of the likelihood of achieving these milestones. The revenues and earnings of SSIMWAVE were not material to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. In the third quarter of 2022, the Company incurred $ 1.0 million of professional fees in connection with the acquisition of SSIMWAVE, which were recorded within Selling, General and Administrative Expenses on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company is accounting for the acquisition of SSIMWAVE as a business combination and is in the process of valuing the assets acquired, such as technology-related and customer-related intangible assets, and liabilities assumed. The Company will complete the allocation of the purchase price during the twelve-month measurement period following the date of the acquisition. The table below summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the SSIMWAVE assets acquired and liabilities assumed. This allocation is subject to revision upon completion of the Company's valuation procedures. (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Purchase Price : Cash payments $ 19,448 IMAX Share Consideration 1,947 Earn-Out Payment 1,750 Total Purchase Price $ 23,145 Allocation of Purchase Price : Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,582 Accounts receivable 158 Property, plant and equipment 409 Other assets 442 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities ( 1,091 ) Deferred revenue ( 1,274 ) Federal economic development loan, net of unaccreted interest benefit ( 1,772 ) Goodwill 22,691 Total Purchase Price $ 23,145 |
Receivables
Receivables | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | |
Receivables | 5. Receivables The ability of the Company to collect its receivables is principally dependent on the viability and solvency of individual theater operators which is significantly influenced by consumer behavior and general economic conditions. Theater operators, or other customers, may experience financial difficulties that could result in their being unable to fulfill their payment obligations to the Company. In order to mitigate the credit risk associated with its receivables, management performs an initial credit evaluation prior to entering into an arrangement with a customer and then regularly monitors the credit quality of each customer through an analysis of collections history and aging. This monitoring process includes meetings on at least a monthly basis to identify credit concerns and potential changes in credit quality classification. A customer may improve their credit quality classification once a substantial payment is made on an overdue balance or when the customer has agreed to a payment plan and payments have commenced in accordance with that plan. Changes in credit quality classification are dependent upon management approval. The Company's internal credit quality classifications for theater operators are as follows: • Good Standing — The theater operator continues to be in good standing as payments and reporting are received on a regular basis. • Credit Watch — The theater operator has demonstrated a delay in payments, but continues to be in active communication with the Company. Theater operators placed on Credit Watch are subject to enhanced monitoring. In addition, depending on the size of the outstanding balance, length of time in arrears, and other factors, future transactions may need to be approved by management. These receivables are in better condition than those in the Pre-Approved Transactions Only category, but are not in as good condition as the receivables in the Good Standing category. • Pre-Approved Transactions Only — The theater operator has demonstrated a delay in payments with little or no communication with the Company. All services and shipments to the theater operator must be reviewed and approved by management. These receivables are in better condition than those in the All Transactions Suspended category, but are not in as good condition as the receivables in the Credit Watch category. In certain situations, a theater operator may be placed on nonaccrual status and all revenue recognition related to the theater may be suspended, including the accretion of Finance Income for Financing Receivables. • All Transactions Suspended — The theater operator is severely delinquent, non-responsive or not negotiating in good faith with the Company. Once a theater operator is classified within the All Transactions Suspended category, the theater is placed on nonaccrual status and all revenue recognitions related to the theater are suspended, including the accretion of Finance Income for Financing Receivables. During the period when the accretion of Finance Income is suspended for Financing Receivables, any payments received from a customer are applied against the outstanding balance owed. If payments are sufficient to cover any unreserved receivables, a reversal of the provision is recorded to the extent of the residual cash received. Once the collectability issues are resolved and the customer has returned to being in good standing, the Company will resume recognition of Finance Income. When a customer's aging exceeds 90 days, the Company's policy is to perform an enhanced review to assess collectability of the theater's past due accounts. The over 90 days past due category may be an indicator of potential impairment as up to 90 days outstanding is considered to be a reasonable time to resolve any issues. The Company develops an estimate of expected credit losses by class of receivable and customer type through a calculation that utilizes historical loss rates, which are then adjusted for specific receivables that are judged to have a higher-than-normal risk profile after considering management's internal credit quality classifications. Additional credit loss provisions are also recorded taking into account macro-economic and industry risk factors. The write-off of any billed receivable balance requires the approval of management. On September 7, 2022, Cineworld, the parent company of Regal Entertainment Group, and certain of its subsidiaries and Regal CineMedia Holdings, LLC, filed petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the Southern District of Texas. Based on its evaluation of its contracts with Cineworld, its assessment of the reorganization and its discussions with Cineworld to date, the Company has determined that no additional provision for expected credit losses is required. The Company also does not expect to see a material impact on its network of theaters with Cineworld resulting from this reorganization. There can, however, be no guarantees as to the ultimate outcome of a Chapter 11 proceeding. The Company has an unsecured claim of $ 11.4 million related to receivables from the entities included in the reorganization proceeding. Management's judgments regarding expected credit losses are based on the facts available to management and involve estimates about the future. Due to the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, its effect on the Company's customers and their ability to meet their financial obligations to the Company is difficult to predict. As a result, the Company's judgments and associated estimates of credit losses may ultimately prove, with the benefit of hindsight, to be incorrect (see Note 2). The impacts of inflation, and rising interest rates may also impact future credit losses. The Company will continue to monitor for economic trends and conditions and portfolio performance and adjust its allowance for credit loss accordingly. Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable principally includes amounts currently due to the Company under theater sale and sales-type lease arrangements, contingent fees owed by theater operators as a result of box office performance, and fees for theater maintenance services. Accounts receivable also includes amounts due to the Company from movie studios and other content creators principally for digitally remastering films into IMAX formats, as well as for film distribution and post-production services. The following tables summarize the activity in the allowance for credit losses related to Accounts Receivable for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021: Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Theater Studios Other Total Theater Studios Other Total Beginning balance $ 10,704 $ 1,744 $ 907 $ 13,355 $ 8,867 $ 1,994 $ 1,085 $ 11,946 Current period provision (reversal), net 211 30 382 623 2,326 ( 68 ) 598 2,856 Write-offs — ( 4 ) — ( 4 ) ( 43 ) ( 128 ) ( 394 ) ( 565 ) Foreign exchange ( 216 ) ( 21 ) — ( 237 ) ( 451 ) ( 49 ) — ( 500 ) Ending balance $ 10,699 $ 1,749 $ 1,289 $ 13,737 $ 10,699 $ 1,749 $ 1,289 $ 13,737 Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Theater Studios Other Total Theater Studios Other Total Beginning balance $ 8,597 $ 2,517 $ 1,192 $ 12,306 $ 8,368 $ 4,481 $ 1,446 $ 14,295 Current period reversal, net ( 489 ) ( 251 ) ( 24 ) ( 764 ) ( 111 ) ( 1,928 ) ( 269 ) ( 2,308 ) Write-offs ( 43 ) ( 270 ) — ( 313 ) ( 278 ) ( 522 ) — ( 800 ) Foreign exchange ( 89 ) 2 — ( 87 ) ( 3 ) ( 33 ) ( 9 ) ( 45 ) Ending balance $ 7,976 $ 1,998 $ 1,168 $ 11,142 $ 7,976 $ 1,998 $ 1,168 $ 11,142 For the three months ended September 30, 2022 , the Company's allowance for current expected credit losses related to Accounts Receivable increased by $ 0.4 million, principally due to the provision for certain receivables partially offset by foreign currency exchange rate movements. For the three months ended September 30, 2022 , the Company recorded write-downs of $ 0.1 million directly to Credit Loss Expenses in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for Studio-related receivables for which the Company did not have a previously established provision. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022 , the Company's allowance for current expected credit losses related to Accounts Receivable increased by $ 1.8 million, principally due to reserves established against its receivables in Russia due to uncertainties associated with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, partially offset by the reversal of provisions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic as the outlook for the theatrical exhibition industry in Domestic and Rest of World markets continues to improve. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 , the Company's allowance for current expected credit losses related to Accounts Receivable decreased by $ 1.2 million and $ 3.2 million, respectively, principally due to the reversal of previously recorded credit loss expense as a result of an improving outlook for theater operators following the reopening of theaters and the resumption of normal film release schedules as the theatrical exhibition industry began to recover from the COVID-19 global pandemic, as well as better than anticipated collection experience with respect to foreign theater and studio receivable balances. Financing Receivables Financing receivables are due from theater operators and consist of the Company's net investment in sales-type leases and receivables associated with financed sales of IMAX Theater Systems. As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, financing receivables consist of the following: September 30, December 31, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Net investment in leases Gross minimum payments due under sales-type leases $ 26,322 $ 29,953 Unearned finance income ( 661 ) ( 763 ) Present value of minimum payments due under sales-type leases 25,661 29,190 Allowance for credit losses ( 670 ) ( 798 ) Net investment in leases 24,991 28,392 Financed sales receivables Gross minimum payments due under financed sales 137,586 152,315 Unearned finance income ( 29,000 ) ( 34,244 ) Present value of minimum payments due under financed sales 108,586 118,071 Allowance for credit losses ( 10,959 ) ( 5,414 ) Net financed sales receivables 97,627 112,657 Total financing receivables $ 122,618 $ 141,049 Net financed sales receivables due within one year $ 30,360 $ 29,115 Net financed sales receivables due after one year 67,267 83,542 Total financed sales receivables $ 97,627 $ 112,657 As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the weighted-average remaining lease term and weighted-average interest rate associated with the Company's sales-type lease arrangements and financed sale receivables, as applicable, are as follows: September 30, December 31, 2022 2021 Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) Sales-type lease arrangements 8.8 9.6 Weighted-average interest rate Sales-type lease arrangements 6.83 % 6.56 % Financed sales receivables 8.82 % 8.79 % The tables below provide information on the Company's net investment in leases by credit quality indicator as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The amounts disclosed for each credit quality classification are determined on a customer-by-customer basis and include both billed and unbilled amounts. (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) By Origination Year As of September 30, 2022 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Prior Total Net investment in leases: Credit quality classification: In good standing $ 1,027 $ 9,855 $ 3,570 $ 7,171 $ 1,939 $ 1,273 $ 24,835 Credit Watch — — — — 425 — 425 Pre-approved transactions — — — — — — — Transactions suspended — — — — — 401 401 Total net investment in leases $ 1,027 $ 9,855 $ 3,570 $ 7,171 $ 2,364 $ 1,674 $ 25,661 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) By Origination Year As of December 31, 2021 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 Prior Total Net investment in leases: Credit quality classification: In good standing $ 11,030 $ 3,991 $ 7,973 $ 2,574 $ 823 $ 1,928 $ 28,319 Credit Watch — — — — — — — Pre-approved transactions — — — — — — — Transactions suspended — — — — — 871 871 Total net investment in leases $ 11,030 $ 3,991 $ 7,973 $ 2,574 $ 823 $ 2,799 $ 29,190 The tables below provide information on the Company's financed sale receivables by credit quality indicator as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The amounts disclosed for each credit quality classification are determined on a customer-by-customer basis and include both billed and unbilled amounts. (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) By Origination Year As of September 30, 2022 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Prior Total Financed sales receivables: Credit quality classification: In good standing $ 4,517 $ 10,506 $ 7,659 $ 8,466 $ 11,248 $ 44,289 $ 86,685 Credit Watch 16 — 1 — — 1,399 1,416 Pre-approved transactions — 283 — 1,216 329 7,056 8,884 Transactions suspended — 661 142 1,172 1,201 8,425 11,601 Total financed sales receivables $ 4,533 $ 11,450 $ 7,802 $ 10,854 $ 12,778 $ 61,169 $ 108,586 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) By Origination Year As of December 31, 2021 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 Prior Total Financed sales receivables: Credit quality classification: In good standing $ 12,520 $ 8,251 $ 10,593 $ 13,278 $ 12,615 $ 47,950 $ 105,207 Credit Watch — — — — 321 1,292 1,613 Pre-approved transactions — — 743 418 2,098 3,650 6,909 Transactions suspended — — 335 — 680 3,327 4,342 Total financed sales receivables $ 12,520 $ 8,251 $ 11,671 $ 13,696 $ 15,714 $ 56,219 $ 118,071 The balance of financed sale receivables classified within the Transactions Suspended category as of September 30, 2022 includes amounts due from exhibitors in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus which were reclassified from other credit quality classifications in the first quarter of 2022 as a result of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The following tables provide an aging analysis for the Company's net investment in leases and financed sale receivables as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021: As of September 30, 2022 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Accrued 30-89 90+ Billed Unbilled Recorded Allowance Net Net investment in leases $ 235 $ 192 $ 2,066 $ 2,493 $ 23,168 $ 25,661 $ ( 670 ) $ 24,991 Financed sales receivables 1,441 1,086 11,469 13,996 94,590 $ 108,586 ( 10,959 ) 97,627 Total $ 1,676 $ 1,278 $ 13,535 $ 16,489 $ 117,758 $ 134,247 $ ( 11,629 ) $ 122,618 As of December 31, 2021 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Accrued 30-89 90+ Billed Unbilled Recorded Allowance Net Net investment in leases $ 225 $ 156 $ 1,267 $ 1,648 $ 27,542 $ 29,190 $ ( 798 ) $ 28,392 Financed sales receivables 1,750 989 8,378 11,117 106,954 118,071 ( 5,414 ) 112,657 Total $ 1,975 $ 1,145 $ 9,645 $ 12,765 $ 134,496 $ 147,261 $ ( 6,212 ) $ 141,049 The following tables provide information about the Company's net investment in leases and financed sale receivables with billed amounts past due for which it continues to accrue finance income as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The amounts disclosed for each credit quality classification are determined on a customer-by-customer basis and include both billed and unbilled amounts. As of September 30, 2022 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Accrued 30-89 Days 90+ Days Billed Unbilled Allowance Net Net investment in leases $ 199 $ 192 $ 2,066 $ 2,457 $ 18,743 $ ( 255 ) $ 20,945 Financed sales receivables 1,099 937 9,533 11,569 46,826 ( 1,333 ) 57,062 Total $ 1,298 $ 1,129 $ 11,599 $ 14,026 $ 65,569 $ ( 1,588 ) $ 78,007 As of December 31, 2021 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Accrued 30-89 Days 90+ Days Billed Unbilled Allowance Net Net investment in leases $ 143 $ 132 $ 825 $ 1,100 $ 12,619 $ ( 176 ) $ 13,543 Financed sales receivables 959 729 6,190 7,878 41,439 ( 1,413 ) 47,904 Total $ 1,102 $ 861 $ 7,015 $ 8,978 $ 54,058 $ ( 1,589 ) $ 61,447 The following table provides information about the Company's net investment in leases and financed sale receivables that are on nonaccrual status as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021: As of September 30, 2022 As of December 31, 2021 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Recorded Allowance Net Recorded Allowance Net Net investment in leases $ 401 $ ( 47 ) $ 354 $ 871 $ ( 309 ) $ 562 Net financed sales receivables 20,483 ( 9,653 ) 10,830 8,642 ( 2,357 ) 6,285 Total $ 20,884 $ ( 9,700 ) $ 11,184 $ 9,513 $ ( 2,666 ) $ 6,847 The balances of net investment in leases and financed sale receivables that are on nonaccrual status as of September 30, 2022 include amounts due from exhibitors in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus which were placed on nonaccrual status in the first quarter of 2022 as a result of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recognized less than $ 0.1 million and $ 0.1 million , respectively, (2021 — less than $ 0.1 million and $ 0.1 million ) in Finance Income related to the net investment in leases with billed amounts past due. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 , the Company did no t recognize Finance Income related to the net investment in leases on nonaccrual status. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recognized $ 1.1 million and $ 3.1 million , respectively, (2021 — $ 1.3 million and $ 3.6 million , respectively) in Finance Income related to the financed sale receivables with billed amounts past due. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recognized $ 0.1 million and $ 0.4 million , respectively, (2021 — $ 0.1 million and $ 0.1 million , respectively) in Finance Income related to the financed sales receivables on nonaccrual status. The following tables summarize the activity in the allowance for credit losses related to the Company's net investment in leases and financed sale receivables for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021: Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 Net Investment Financed Net Investment Financed (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) in Leases Sales Receivables in Leases Sales Receivables Beginning balance $ 688 $ 11,038 $ 798 $ 5,414 Current period (reversal) provision, net ( 1 ) 72 ( 95 ) 5,847 Write-offs — — — — Foreign exchange ( 17 ) ( 151 ) ( 33 ) ( 302 ) Ending balance $ 670 $ 10,959 $ 670 $ 10,959 Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 Net Investment Net Financed Net Investment Net Financed (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) in Leases Sales Receivables in Leases Sales Receivables Beginning balance $ 579 $ 7,113 $ 557 $ 7,274 Current period reversal, net ( 84 ) ( 1,536 ) ( 64 ) ( 1,741 ) Write-offs — — — — Foreign exchange ( 1 ) ( 12 ) 1 32 Ending balance $ 494 $ 5,565 $ 494 $ 5,565 For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 , the Company's allowance for current expected credit losses related to its net investment in leases and financed sale receivables decreased by $ 0.1 million and increased by $ 5.4 million, respectively. The increase in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 is principally due to reserves established against its receivables in Russia due to uncertainties associated with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, partially offset by the reversal of provisions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic as the outlook for the theatrical exhibition industry in Domestic and Rest of World markets continues to improve. Variable Consideration Receivables In sale arrangements, variable consideration may become due to the Company from theater operators if certain annual minimum box office receipt thresholds are exceeded. Such variable consideration is recorded as revenue in the period when the sale is recognized and adjusted in future periods based on actual results and changes in estimates. Variable consideration is only recognized to the extent the Company believes there is not a risk of significant revenue reversal. The following table summarizes the activity in the allowance for credit losses related to Variable Consideration Receivables for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Theater Theater Theater Theater Beginning balance $ 501 $ 2,028 $ 1,082 $ 1,887 Current period provision (reversal), net 57 ( 933 ) ( 515 ) ( 771 ) Write-offs — — — — Foreign exchange ( 24 ) ( 1 ) ( 33 ) ( 22 ) Ending balance $ 534 $ 1,094 $ 534 $ 1,094 For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 , the Company's allowance for current expected credit losses related to Variable Consideration Receivables increased by less than $ 0.1 million and decreased by $ 0.5 million, respectively. The decrease in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 is principally due to the reversal of provisions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic as the outlook for the theatrical exhibition industry in Domestic and Rest of World markets continues to improve. |
Lease Arrangements
Lease Arrangements | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Leases [Abstract] | |
Lease Arrangements | 6. Lease Arrangements (a) IMAX Corporation as a Lessee The Company's operating lease arrangements principally involve office and warehouse space. Office equipment is generally purchased outright. Leases with an initial term of less than 12 months are not recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and the related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Most of the Company's leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term from one to five years or more. The Company has determined that it is reasonably certain that the renewal options on its warehouse leases will be exercised based on previous history, its current understanding of future business needs and its level of investment in leasehold improvements, among other factors. The incremental borrowing rate used in the calculation of the Company's lease liabilities is based on the location of each leased property. None of the Company's leases include options to purchase the leased property. The depreciable lives of right-of-use assets and related leasehold improvements are limited by the expected lease term. The Company's lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. The Company rents or subleases certain office space to third parties, which have a remaining term of less than 15 months and are not expected to be renewed. In the second quarter of 2022, the Company entered into a finance lease arrangement involving equipment used to facilitate the streaming of live events to IMAX theaters. The lease arrangement includes an option for the Company to purchase the equipment at the end of the lease term that is reasonably certain to be exercised. The resulting right-of-use assets are being depreciated from the lease commencement dates over the useful life of the underlying equipment. The incremental borrowing rate used in the calculation of the lease liabilities is based on the rate of interest the Company would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the components of lease expense recorded within Selling, General and Administrative expenses are as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 2022 2021 Operating lease cost: Amortization of operating lease assets $ 602 $ 684 $ 1,964 $ 2,098 Interest on operating lease liabilities 194 242 610 715 Short-term and variable lease costs 144 163 472 546 Finance lease cost: Amortization of finance lease assets 75 N/A 75 N/A Interest on finance lease liabilities 9 N/A 9 N/A Total lease cost $ 1,024 $ 1,089 $ 3,130 $ 3,359 For the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, supplemental cash and non-cash information related to leases is as follows: Nine Months Ended September 30, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating leases $ 2,554 $ 2,907 Finance leases 890 N/A Supplemental disclosure of noncash leasing activities: Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations $ 2,997 $ 1,047 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease obligations 1,882 N/A As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows: September 30, December 31, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Assets Balance Sheet Location Operating lease right-of-use assets Property, plant and equipment $ 13,092 $ 12,132 Finance lease right-of-use assets Property, plant and equipment 1,805 N/A Liabilities Balance Sheet Location Operating lease liabilities Accrued and other liabilities $ 15,373 $ 14,691 Finance lease liabilities (1) Accrued and other liabilities 889 N/A (1) Recorded net of a $ 0.9 million upfront payment made upon execution of the finance lease arrangement. As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the weighted-average remaining lease term and weighted-average interest rate associated with the Company's leases are as follows: September 30, December 31, 2022 2021 Operating leases: Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) 6.1 7.0 Weighted-average discount rate 5.91 % 5.97 % Finance leases: Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) 5.0 N/A Weighted-average discount rate 6.00 % N/A As of September 30, 2022, the maturities of the Company's operating and finance lease liabilities are as follows: (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Operating Leases Finance Leases 2022 (three months remaining) $ 970 $ — 2023 3,441 480 2024 2,986 480 2025 2,410 — 2026 2,062 — Thereafter 6,475 — Total lease payments $ 18,344 $ 960 Less: interest expense ( 2,971 ) ( 71 ) Present value of lease liabilities $ 15,373 $ 889 (b) IMAX Corporation as a Lessor The Company provides IMAX Theater Systems to customers through long-term lease arrangements that for accounting purposes are classified as sales-type leases. Under these arrangements, in exchange for providing the IMAX Theater System, the Company earns fixed upfront and ongoing consideration. Certain arrangements that are legal sales are also classified as sales-type leases as certain clauses within the arrangements limit transfer of title or provide the Company with conditional rights to the system. The customer's rights under the Company's sales-type lease arrangements are described in Note 3(p) of the Company's audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in its 2021 Form 10-K. Under the Company's sales-type lease arrangements, the customer has the ability and the right to operate the hardware components or direct others to operate them in a manner determined by the customer. The Company's lease portfolio terms are typically non-cancellable for 10 to 20 years with renewal provisions from inception. The Company's sales-type lease arrangements do not contain a guarantee of residual value at the end of the lease term. The customer is required to pay for executory costs such as insurance and taxes and is required to pay the Company for maintenance and an extended warranty generally after the first year of the lease until the end of the lease term. The customer is responsible for obtaining insurance coverage for the IMAX Theater System commencing on the date specified in the arrangement's shipping terms and ending on the date the IMAX Theater System is returned to the Company. The Company also provides IMAX Theater Systems to customers through joint revenue sharing arrangements. Under the traditional form of these arrangements, in exchange for providing the IMAX Theater System under a long-term lease, the Company earns rent based on a percentage of contingent box office receipts and, in some cases, concession revenues, rather than requiring the customer to pay a fixed upfront fee or annual minimum payments. Under certain other joint revenue sharing arrangements, known as hybrid arrangements, the customer is responsible for making fixed upfront payments prior to the delivery and installation of the IMAX Theater System. Under joint revenue sharing arrangements, the customer has the ability and the right to operate the hardware components or direct others to operate them in a manner determined by the customer. The Company's joint revenue sharing arrangements are typically non-cancellable for 10 years or longer with renewal provisions. Title to the IMAX Theater System under a joint revenue sharing arrangement generally does not transfer to the customer. The Company's joint revenue sharing arrangements do not contain a guarantee of residual value at the end of the lease term. The customer is required to pay for executory costs such as insurance and taxes and is required to pay the Company for maintenance and an extended warranty throughout the term. The customer is responsible for obtaining insurance coverage for the IMAX Theater System commencing on the date specified in the arrangement's shipping terms and ending on the date the IMAX Theater System is returned to the Company. The following lease payments are expected to be received by the Company for its sales-type leases and joint revenue sharing arrangements in each of the next five years and thereafter following the September 30, 2022 balance sheet date: Sales-Type Joint Revenue (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Leases Sharing Arrangements 2022 (three months remaining) $ 948 $ 47 2023 2,897 128 2024 2,871 — 2025 2,723 — 2026 2,472 — Thereafter 14,411 — Total $ 26,322 $ 175 (See Note 5 for additional information related to the net investment in leases related to the Company's sales-type lease arrangements.) |
Inventories
Inventories | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Inventories | 7. Inventories As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, Inventories consist of the following: September 30, December 31, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Raw materials $ 28,386 $ 20,551 Work-in-process 3,530 1,406 Finished goods 4,462 4,967 $ 36,378 $ 26,924 As of September 30, 2022, Inventories include finished goods of $ 3.2 million (December 31, 2021 — $ 2.6 million ) for which title had passed to the customer, but the criteria for revenue recognition were not met as of the balance sheet date. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded write-downs of $ 0.2 million and $ 0.5 million , respectively, in Costs and Expenses Applicable to Technology Sales. The write-downs recorded during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 include $ 0.2 million related to excess and damaged inventory. In addition, for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, write-downs include $ 0.3 million recorded to reduce the carrying value of service parts held in Russia . In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recorded write-downs of $ 0.3 million and $ 0.5 million , respectively, in Costs and Expenses Applicable to Technology Sales for excess and damaged inventory. |
Borrowings
Borrowings | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Borrowings | 8. Borrowings (a) Revolving Credit Facility Borrowings, Net As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, Revolving Credit Facility Borrowings, Net includes the following: September 30, December 31, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Credit Facility borrowings $ — $ — Bank of China Facility borrowings 367 3,612 HSBC China Facility borrowings 4,396 — Unamortized debt issuance costs ( 2,103 ) ( 1,140 ) Revolving Credit Facility Borrowings, net $ 2,660 $ 2,472 Credit Agreement On March 25, 2022, the Company entered into a Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as agent (the "Agent"), and a syndicate of lenders party thereto (the "Credit Agreement"), which extended the maturity date of the credit facility under the Credit Agreement (the "Credit Facility") from June 28, 2023 to March 25, 2027 . The Company's obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by certain of the Company's subsidiaries (the "Guarantors"), and are secured by first-priority security interests in substantially all of the assets of the Company and the Guarantors. The Credit Agreement provides for a revolving borrowing capacity of $ 300.0 million, and also contains an uncommitted accordion feature allowing the Company to request additional borrowing capacity in an amount equal to the greater of $ 440.0 million and the EBITDA of the Company for the four most recently ended fiscal quarters, in the form of revolving loans and/or term loans under the incremental facility and subject to conditions set forth in the Credit Agreement. Until the Company delivers the compliance certificate and financial statements for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2022, loans under the Credit Facility will bear interest, at the Company's option, at (i) with respect to loans on which interest is payable by reference to the Term SOFR, Eurocurrency Rate or CDOR Rate, such rate plus a margin of 1.75 %; or (ii) with respect to loans on which interest is payable by reference to the U.S. base rate or the Canadian prime rate, such rate plus a margin of 0.25 %. Following the delivery of the compliance certificate and financial statements for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2022, loans under the Credit Facility will bear interest, at the Company's option, at (i) Term SOFR, Eurocurrency Rate or CDOR Rate plus a margin ranging from 1.00 % to 1.75 % per annum; or (ii) the U.S. base rate or the Canadian prime rate plus a margin ranging from 0.25 % to 1.00 % per annum, in each case depending on the Company's total leverage ratio. In no event will Term SOFR, Eurocurrency Rate or CDOR Rate be less than 0.00 % per annum. The Credit Agreement requires that the Company maintain a maximum senior secured net leverage ratio of 3.25 :1.00, which is tested on the last day of each fiscal quarter, commencing with the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2022. In addition, the Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including covenants that limit indebtedness, liens, asset sales, investments and restricted payments, in each case subject to negotiated exceptions and baskets. The Credit Agreement also contains customary representations, warranties and event of default provisions. On May 25, 2022, the Company delivered a "Designated Period" suspension notice to the Agent, and the Company, the Agent and the lenders under the Credit Agreement entered into a limited consent, which notice and limited consent evidenced and effectuated the termination of the Designated Period under the Credit Agreement. From and after the termination of the Designated Period, the $ 75.0 million minimum liquidity covenant in the Credit Agreement was no longer in effect. The Company incurred fees of approximately $ 1.8 million in connection with the March 2022 amendment of the Credit Agreement, which are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the Credit Agreement. In the first quarter of 2022, the Company expensed $ 0.4 million in unamortized deferred financing costs associated with lenders that are no longer parties to the Credit Agreement. As of September 30, 2022 , there were no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility and the Company did no t have any letters of credit or advance payment guarantees outstanding under the Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2021 , there were no amounts drawn under the previous credit facility, and the Company did no t have any letters of credit or advance payment guarantees outstanding under the previous credit facility. Foreign Exchange Facility Within the Credit Facility, the Company is able to purchase foreign currency forward contracts and/or other swap arrangements. As of September 30, 2022, the net unrealized loss on the Company's outstanding foreign currency forward contracts was $( 1.6 ) million , representing the amount by which the notional value of these forward contracts exceeded their fair value (December 31, 2021 — net unrealized gain of $ 0.1 million). As of September 30, 2022, the notional value of the Company's outstanding foreign currency forward contracts was $ 30.8 million (December 31, 2021 — $ 26.7 million ). Bank of China Facility In June 2022, IMAX (Shanghai) Multimedia Technology Co., Ltd. ("IMAX Shanghai"), one of the Company's majority-owned subsidiaries in China, renewed its unsecured revolving facility with Bank of China for up to 200.0 million Chinese Renminbi ("RMB") ($ 28.2 million), including RMB 10.0 million ($ 1.4 million) for letters of guarantee, to fund ongoing working capital requirements (the "Bank of China Facility"). The Bank of China Facility expires in September 2023 . As of September 30, 2022, RMB 2.6 million ($ 0.4 million) of borrowings were outstanding under the Bank of China Facility and outstanding letters of guarantee were RMB 2.8 million ( $ 0.4 million ). As of December 31, 2021, outstanding Bank of China Facility borrowings were RMB 23.0 million ( $ 3.6 million ) and outstanding letters of guarantee were RMB 2.8 million ( $ 0.5 million ). As of September 30, 2022, the amount available for future borrowings under the Bank of China Facility was RMB 187.4 million ( $ 26.4 million ) and the amount available for letters of guarantee was RMB 7.2 million ( $ 1.0 million ). The amount available for future borrowings under the Bank of China Facility is not subject to a standby fee. The effective interest rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 was 3.85 % and 4.15 % , respectively (2021 ― 4.35 % ). HSBC China Facility In June 2022, IMAX Shanghai entered into an unsecured revolving facility for up to RMB 200.0 million ($ 28.2 million) with HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited, Shanghai Branch to fund ongoing working capital requirements (the "HSBC China Facility"). As of September 30, 2022, RMB 31.2 million ($ 4.4 million) of borrowings were outstanding under the HSBC China facility. As of September 30, 2022, the amount available for future borrowings under the HSBC China Facility was RMB 168.8 million ($ 23.8 million). The effective interest rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 was 3.85 % and 3.95 %, respectively. NBC Facility In October 2019, the Company entered into a $ 5.0 million facility with National Bank of Canada (the "NBC Facility") fully insured by Export Development Canada for use solely in conjunction with the issuance of performance guarantees and letters of credit. The NBC Facility is renewed on an annual basis, and it was renewed in October 2022 until June 30, 2023 on the same terms and conditions. The Company did no t have any letters of credit or advance payment guarantees outstanding as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 under the NBC Facility. (b) Convertible Notes, Net As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, Convertible Notes, Net (as defined below) are recorded within Convertible Notes and Other Borrowings, Net on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and consist of the following: September 30, December 31, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Convertible Notes $ 230,000 $ 230,000 Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs $ ( 5,245 ) ( 6,359 ) Convertible Notes, net $ 224,755 $ 223,641 On March 19, 2021, the Company issued $ 230.0 million of 0.500 % Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the "Convertible Notes") in a private placement conducted pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The net proceeds from the issuance of the Convertible Notes were $ 223.7 million, after deducting the initial purchasers' discounts and commissions. In addition, the Company paid $ 1.2 million of debt issuance costs associated with the Convertible Notes. The Company used a portion of the net proceeds from the issuance of the Convertible Notes to make a partial repayment of previous outstanding revolving credit facility borrowings and used the remainder for working capital or other general corporate purposes. The Convertible Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and bear interest at a rate of 0.500 % per annum on the principal of $ 230.0 million, payable semi-annually in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning on October 1, 2021 . The Convertible Notes will mature on April 1, 2026 , unless they are redeemed or repurchased by the Company or converted on an earlier date. Holders of the Convertible Notes have the right to convert their Convertible Notes in certain circumstances and during specified periods. Before January 1, 2026, holders of the Convertible Notes have the right to convert their Convertible Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after January 1, 2026, holders of the Convertible Notes may convert their Convertible Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. Upon conversion, the Company will pay or deliver, as applicable, cash or a combination of cash (in an amount no less than the principal amount of the Convertible Notes being converted) and common shares, at its election, based on the applicable conversion rates. The initial conversion rate is 34.7766 common shares per $ 1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes, which represents an initial conversion price of approximately $ 28.75 per common share, and is subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events. The Convertible Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company's option at any time, and from time to time, on or after April 6, 2024 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Convertible Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company's common stock exceeds 130 % of the conversion price for a specified period of time. In addition, calling any Convertible Notes for redemption will constitute a "make-whole fundamental change" with respect to such notes, in which case the conversion rate applicable to the conversion of such notes will be increased in certain circumstances if such notes are converted after they are called for redemption. In addition, upon the occurrence of a "fundamental change" (as defined below), holders may require the Company to repurchase their Convertible Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Convertible Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. Subject to the terms and conditions of the indenture governing the Convertible Notes, a "fundamental change" means, among other things, an event resulting in (i) a change of control, (ii) a transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, (iii) a merger, (iv) liquidation or dissolution of the Company, or (v) delisting of the Company's common shares from a national securities exchange. The Company recorded the Convertible Notes entirely as a liability in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, net of initial purchasers' discounts and commissions and other debt issuance costs, with interest expense reflecting the cash coupon plus the amortization of the discounts and capitalized costs. Additionally, under the "if-converted" method, because the principal amount of the Convertible Notes is settled in cash and the conversion spread is settleable in the Company's common shares, diluted earnings per share is calculated by including the net number of incremental shares that would be issued upon conversion of the Convertible Notes, using the average market price during the period. Accordingly, the application of the "if-converted" method may reduce the Company's reported diluted earnings per share. In connection with the pricing of the Convertible Notes, the Company entered into privately negotiated capped call transactions (the "Capped Call Transactions") with certain financial institutions. The Capped Call Transactions are expected to reduce potential dilution resulting from the common shares the Company is required to issue and/or to offset any potential cash payments the Company is required to make in excess of the principal amount of the Convertible Notes in the event that the market price per share of the Company's common shares is greater than the strike price of the Capped Call Transactions, with such reduction and/or offset subject to a cap. The Capped Call Transactions have an initial cap price of $ 37.2750 per share of the Company's common shares, which represents a premium of 75 % over the last reported sale price of the common shares when they were priced on March 16, 2021, and are subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions. Collectively, the Capped Call Transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to those applicable to the Convertible Notes, the number of the Company's common shares underlying the Convertible Notes. The cost of the Capped Call Transactions was approximately $ 19.1 million. The Capped Call Transactions are separate transactions, are not part of the terms of the Convertible Notes and will not affect any holder's rights under the Convertible Notes. Holders of the Convertible Notes will not have any rights with respect to the Capped Call Transactions. The Capped Call Transactions meet all of the applicable criteria for equity classification in accordance with ASC 815-10-15-74(a), "Derivatives and Hedging—Embedded Derivatives—Certain Contracts Involving an Entity's Own Equity," and, as a result, the related $ 19.1 million cost was recorded as a reduction to Other Equity within Shareholders' Equity on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholder's Equity and Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. (c) Federal Economic Development Loan SSIMWAVE entered into a contribution agreement with the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (the "Federal Economic Development Loan" ) on May 29, 2019, under which SSIMWAVE may receive up to $ 4.2 million Canadian Dollars ( "CAD" ) ($ 3.1 million) by way of repayable contributions toward certain eligible projects costs. The contributions under the agreement cover 35 % of the eligible and supported costs of SSIMWAVE between January 10, 2019 and December 31, 2022. The contributions are repayable over 60 months , with repayments estimated to begin in January 2024 , with an annual interest rate of 0 %. As at September 30, 2022, SSIMWAVE has received contributions of CAD$ 3.8 million ($ 2.8 million) from the Federal Economic Development Loan. The benefit of the interest free loan has been determined by calculating the present value of the payments using a market-based interest rate and comparing this to the proceeds received. The benefit is being recorded as the interest free benefit of government funding within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The obligation is being accreted to its maturity amount, resulting in an interest accretion expense in the period. The interest benefit and interest accretion were not material during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, as the Company's acquisition of SSIMWAVE was consummated on September 22, 2022. As of September 30, 2022, the Federal Economic Development Loan has a carrying value of $ 1.8 million, net of unaccreted interest benefit and is recorded within Convertible Notes and Other Borrowings, Net on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. |
Commitments, Contingencies and
Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees | 9. Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees (a) Commitments In the ordinary course of its business, the Company enters into contractual agreements with third parties that include non-cancellable payment obligations, for which it is liable in future periods. These arrangements can include terms binding the Company to minimum payments and/or penalties if it terminates the agreement for any reason other than an event of default as described by the agreement. (b) Contingencies and guarantees The Company is involved in lawsuits, claims, and proceedings, including those identified below, which arise in the ordinary course of business. Management is required to assess the likelihood of any adverse judgments or outcomes related to these legal contingencies, as well as potential ranges of probable or reasonably possible losses. The Company records a provision for a liability when it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The determination of the amount of any liability recorded or disclosed is reviewed at least quarterly based on a careful analysis of each individual exposure with, in some cases, the assistance of outside legal counsel, taking into account the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, and other pertinent information related to the case. The amount of liabilities recorded or disclosed for these contingencies may change in the future due to changes in management's judgments resulting from new developments or changes in settlement strategy. Any resulting adjustment to the liabilities recorded by the Company could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, cash flows, and financial position in the period or periods in which such changes in judgment occur. The Company believes it has adequate provisions for any such matters. The Company expenses legal costs relating to its lawsuits, claims and proceedings as incurred. (i) In January 2004, the Company and IMAX Theatre Services Ltd., a subsidiary of the Company, commenced an arbitration seeking damages before the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (the "ICC") with respect to the breach by Electronic Media Limited ("EML") of its December 2000 agreement with the Company. In June 2004, the Company commenced a related arbitration before the ICC against EML's affiliate, E-City Entertainment (I) PVT Limited ("E-City"). On March 27, 2008, the arbitration panel issued a final award in favor of the Company in the amount of $ 11.3 millio n, consisting of past and future rents owed to the Company, plus interest and costs, as well as an additional $ 2,512 each day in interest from October 1, 2007 until the date the award is paid . In July 2008, E-City commenced a proceeding in Mumbai, India seeking to prevent recognition of the ICC award in India. On March 10, 2017, the Supreme Court of India dismissed E-City's petition. On March 29, 2017, the Company filed an Execution Application in the Bombay High Court seeking to enforce the ICC award against E-City and several related parties, which award the Company calculates to be $ 25.1 million , inclusive of interest, as of September 30, 2022 . That matter is currently pending. The Company has also taken steps to enforce the ICC final award outside of India. In December 2011, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice issued an order recognizing the final award and requiring E-City to pay the Company $ 30,000 to cover the costs of the application , and in May 2012, the New York Supreme Court recognized the Canadian judgment and entered it as a New York judgment. The Company intends to continue pursuing its rights and seeking to enforce the award, although no assurances can be given with respect to the ultimate outcome. (ii) On November 11, 2013, Giencourt Investments, S.A. ("Giencourt") initiated arbitration before the International Centre for Dispute Resolution in Miami, Florida, based on alleged breaches by the Company of its theater agreement and related license agreement with Giencourt. On February 7, 2017, the panel issued a Partial Final Award and on July 21, 2017, the panel issued a Final Award (collectively, the "Award"), which held that the parties had reached a binding settlement, and therefore the panel did not reach a decision regarding the merits of the dispute. On December 3, 2020, the District Judge entered a final judgment (the "Final Judgment") against the Company in the total amount of $ 11.3 million as damages under the Award. As of December 31, 2020, the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets included a liability within Accrued and Other Liabilities of $ 11.3 million related to the Final Judgment, consisting of $ 7.2 million related to amounts collected from or owed to Giencourt principally in respect of theater systems that were not delivered and $ 4.1 million in respect of the remaining amounts owed under the Final Judgment. On June 23, 2021, the Company entered into a final settlement agreement with Giencourt to fully resolve all disputes between the parties in the United States and Ontario (the " Settlement Agreement"). In the second quarter of 2021, the Company paid Giencourt $ 9.5 million as required by the terms of the Settlement Agreement. As a result of the Settlement Agreement, the Final Judgment has been vacated, all litigation between the parties in all jurisdictions has been dismissed and full and final releases have been exchanged by the parties. Accordingly, upon entry in the Settlement Agreement on June 23, 2021, the remaining $ 1.8 million liability recorded within Accrued and Other Liabilities was reversed and a corresponding $ 1.8 million benefit was recorded in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations within Legal Judgment and Arbitration Awards in the second quarter of 2021. (iii) In addition to the matters described above, the Company is currently involved in other legal proceedings or governmental inquiries which, in the opinion of the Company's management, will not materially affect the Company's financial position or future operating results, although no assurance can be given with respect to the ultimate outcome of any such proceedings. (iv) In the normal course of business, the Company enters into agreements that may contain features that meet the definition of a guarantee. A guarantee is a contract (including an indemnity) that contingently requires the Company to make payments (either in cash, financial instruments, other assets, shares of its stock, or provision of services) to a third party based on (a) changes in an underlying interest rate, foreign exchange rate, equity or commodity instrument, index or other variable, that is related to an asset, a liability or an equity security of the counterparty, (b) failure of another party to perform under an obligating agreement or (c) failure of another third party to pay its indebtedness when due. (c) Financial Guarantees Certain subsidiaries of the Company have provided significant financial guarantees to third parties under the Credit Agreement (see Note 8). (d) Product Warranties The Company's accrual for product warranties, which is recorded within Accrued and Other Liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, was less than $ 0.1 million and $ nil as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. (e) Director and Officer Indemnifications The Company's by-laws contain an indemnification of its current directors and officers, former directors and officers, and persons who have acted at its request to be a director and/or officer of an entity in which the Company is a shareholder or creditor, to indemnify them, to the extent permitted by the Canada Business Corporations Act , against expenses (including legal fees), judgments, fines and any amounts actually and reasonably incurred by them in connection with any action, suit or proceeding in which the directors and/or officers are sued as a result of their service, if they acted honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Company. In addition, the Company has entered into indemnification agreements with each of its directors in order to effectuate the foregoing. The nature of the indemnification prevents the Company from making a reasonable estimate of the maximum potential amount it could be required to pay to counterparties. The Company has purchased directors' and officers' liability insurance. No amount has been accrued in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, with respect to this indemnity. (f) Other Indemnification Agreements In the normal course of its operations, the Company provides indemnifications to counterparties in transactions such as: IMAX Theater Systems lease and sale agreements and the supervision of installation or servicing of IMAX Theater Systems; film production, exhibition and distribution agreements; real property lease agreements; and employment agreements. These indemnification agreements require the Company to compensate the counterparties for costs incurred as a result of litigation claims that may be suffered by the counterparty as a consequence of the transaction or the Company's breach or non-performance under these agreements. While the terms of these indemnification agreements vary based upon the contract, they normally extend for the life of the agreements. A small number of agreements do not provide for any limit on the maximum potential amount of indemnification; however, virtually all of the IMAX Theater System lease and sale agreements limit such maximum potential liability to the purchase price of the system. The fact that the maximum potential amount of indemnification required by the Company is not specified in some cases prevents the Company from making a reasonable estimate of the maximum potential amount it could be required to pay to counterparties. Historically, the Company has no t made any significant payments under such indemnifications and no amounts have been accrued in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements with respect to the contingent aspect of these indemnities. |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Supplemental Information | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Supplemental Information | 10. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations – Supplemental Information (a) Selling Expenses The following table summarizes the Company's selling expenses (reversals), including sales commissions and other selling expenses such as direct advertising and marketing expenses, which are recognized within Costs and Expenses Applicable to Revenues in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, for three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021: Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Sales Other Sales Other Technology sales (1) $ 269 $ 254 $ 259 $ 144 Image enhancement and maintenance services (2) — 3,678 — 3,292 Technology rentals (3) 225 363 51 675 Total $ 494 $ 4,295 $ 310 $ 4,111 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Sales Other Sales Other Technology sales (1) $ 316 $ 454 $ 701 $ 481 Image enhancement and maintenance services (2) — 11,443 — 6,006 Technology rentals (3) ( 64 ) 1,093 214 1,356 Total $ 252 $ 12,990 $ 915 $ 7,843 (1) Sales commissions paid prior to the recognition of the related revenue are deferred and recognized upon the client acceptance of the IMAX Theater System. Direct advertising and marketing costs for each theater are expensed as incurred. (2) Film exploitation costs, including advertising and marketing costs, are expensed as incurred. (3) Sales commissions related to joint revenue sharing arrangements accounted for as operating leases are recognized in the month they are earned by the salesperson, which is typically the month in which the theater system is installed, and are subject to subsequent performance-based adjustments. (b) Foreign Exchange Included in Selling, General and Administrative Expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 is a net loss of $( 1.2 ) million and $( 3.0 ) million , respectively, (2021 — net loss of $( 0.6 ) million and net gain of $ 1.1 million , respectively) resulting from changes in exchange rates related to RMB denominated monetary assets and liabilities. See Note 17(c) for additional information. (c) Collaborative Arrangements Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements See Note 6 for a description of the material terms of the Company's collaborative joint revenue sharing arrangements. The accounting policy for the Company's joint revenue sharing arrangements is disclosed in Note 3(p) of the Company's audited Consolidated Financial Statements in its 2021 Form 10-K. Revenue attributable to transactions arising between the Company and its customers under joint revenue sharing arrangements are recorded within Revenues — Technology Sales (for hybrid joint revenue sharing arrangements) and Revenues — Technology Rentals (for traditional joint revenue sharing arrangements). For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, such revenues totaled $ 13.5 million and $ 46.2 million , respectively (2021 — $ 10.9 million and $ 29.9 million , respectively). (See Note 14(a) for a disaggregated presentation of the Company's revenues.) IMAX DMR In an IMAX DMR arrangement, the Company receives a percentage of the box office receipts from a third party who owns the copyright to a film in exchange for converting the film into IMAX DMR format and distributing it through the IMAX network . The fee earned by the Company in a typical IMAX DMR arrangement averages approximately 12.5 % of box office receipts (i.e. gross box office receipts less applicable sales taxes), except for within Greater China, where the Company receives a lower percentage of net box office receipts for certain Hollywood films. The accounting policy for the Company's IMAX DMR arrangements is disclosed in Note 3(p) of the Company's audited Consolidated Financial Statements in its 2021 Form 10-K. Revenue attributable to transactions arising between the Company and its customers under IMAX DMR arrangements are included in Revenues – Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, such revenues totaled $ 19.9 million and $ 67.1 million , respectively (2021 — $ 15.7 million and $ 39.4 million , respectively). (See Note 14(a) for a disaggregated presentation of the Company's revenues.) Co-Produced Film Arrangements In certain film arrangements, the Company co-produces a film with a third party whereby the third party retains the copyright and certain other rights to the film. In some cases, the Company obtains exclusive theatrical distribution rights to the film. Under these arrangements, both parties contribute to the funding of the production, distribution and exploitation costs associated with the film. As of September 30, 2022 , the Company is party to one co-produced film arrangement, which represents the VIE total assets balance of $ 1.5 million and liabilities balance of $ 0.3 million and three other co-produced film arrangements, the terms of which are similar. The accounting policies relating to co-produced film arrangements are disclosed in Notes 3(b) and 3(p) of the Company's 2021 Form 10-K. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, an expense of $ 0.2 million and $ 0.6 million , respectively (2021 — $ 0.2 million and $ 0.3 million , respectively) attributable to transactions between the Company and other parties involved in the production of the films have been included in Costs and Expenses Applicable to Revenues – Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services. |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_6
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Supplemental Information | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] | |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Supplemental Information | 11. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Supplemental Information (a) Changes in other operating assets and liabilities Nine Months Ended September 30, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Decrease (increase) in: Financing receivables $ 11,608 $ ( 1,693 ) Prepaid expenses ( 2,006 ) ( 2,767 ) Variable consideration receivables 1,147 ( 1,243 ) Other assets 280 664 Increase (decrease) in: Accounts payable 6,044 ( 5,135 ) Accrued and other liabilities ( 20,621 ) ( 1,728 ) $ ( 3,548 ) $ ( 11,902 ) (b) Depreciation and amortization Nine Months Ended September 30, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Film assets $ 13,249 $ 10,661 Property, plant and equipment: Equipment supporting joint revenue sharing arrangements 16,639 16,784 Other property, plant and equipment (1) 7,055 7,176 Other intangible assets (2) 4,394 4,509 Other assets (3) 1,326 1,440 $ 42,663 $ 40,570 (1) Includes the amortization of laser projection systems, camera, and lens upgrades recorded in Research and Development on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations of $ 0.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 (2021 — $ 0.6 million ). (2) Includes the amortization of licenses and intellectual property recorded in Research and Development on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations of $ 1.0 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 (2021 — $ 1.0 million ). (3) Includes the amortization of lessee incentives provided by the Company to its customers under joint revenue sharing arrangements. (c) Write-downs Nine Months Ended September 30, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Other assets (1) $ 4,470 $ — Inventories (2) 503 468 Property, plant and equipment: Equipment supporting joint revenue sharing arrangements (3) 235 328 Other property, plant and equipment 9 — Other intangible assets 24 63 Film assets (4) 466 19 $ 5,707 $ 878 (1) In the nine months ended September 30, 2022 , the Company recognized a full impairment of its RMB 30.0 million ($ 4.5 million) investment in the film Mozart from Space (2021 — $ nil ) based on projected box office results and distribution costs. (See Note 17(e).) (2) In the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded write-downs of $ 0.5 million in Costs and Expenses Applicable to Technology Sal es. The write-downs recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 include $ 0.2 million related to excess and damaged inventory and $ 0.3 million recorded to reduce the carrying value of service parts held in Russia . In the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recorded write-downs of $ 0.5 million in Costs and Expenses Applicable to Technology Sales to reduce the carrying value of excess inventory. (3) In the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded charges of $ 0.2 million (2021 — $ 0.3 million ) in Costs and Expenses Applicable to Technology Rentals mostly related to an IMAX Theater System that was removed from its existing location, as well as the write-down of leased xenon-based digital systems which were taken out of service in connection with customer upgrades to laser-based digital systems. (4) In the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded impairment losses of $ 0.5 million (2021 — $ nil ) related to the write-down of DMR and documentary film assets. (d) Significant non-cash investing activities Nine Months Ended September 30, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Net increase (decrease) in accruals related to: Cash consideration in respect of SSIMWAVE acquisition (1) $ 3,227 $ — Investment in equipment supporting joint revenue sharing arrangements 1,229 217 Acquisition of other intangible assets 45 ( 863 ) Purchases of property, plant and equipment (2) 103 ( 8 ) $ 4,604 $ ( 654 ) (1) As of September 30, 2022, the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets include a liability of $ 3.2 million related to its acquisition of SSIMWAVE on September 22, 2022, which is recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets within Accrued and Other Liabilities. (See Note 4.) (2) See Note 5 for supplemental disclosure of noncash leasing activities. (e) Significant non-cash financing activities In the third quarter of 2022, the Company recognized a $ 1.9 million liability related to repurchases of its common shares, which were not settled as of September 30, 2022 and were recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets within Accrued and Other Liabilities. As of September 30, 2022, the Federal Economic Development Loan acquired in the SSIMWAVE acquisition has a carrying value of $ 1.8 million, net of unaccreted interest benefit and is recorded within Convertible Notes and Other Borrowings, Net on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As at September 30, 2022, SSIMWAVE has received contributions of CAD$ 3.8 million ($ 2.8 million) from the Federal Economic Development Loan. (See Note 4 and Note 8(c).) |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Income Taxes | 12. Income Taxes (a) Income Tax Expense For the three months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded income tax expense of $ 2.3 million (2021 — $ 4.4 million ). For the three months ended September 30, 2022, the Company's effective tax rate differs from the combined Canadian federal and provincial statutory income tax rate due to the following factors: Three Months Ended Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 September 30, 2021 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except rates) Amount Rate Amount Rate Income tax benefit at combined statutory rates $ 1,434 26.5 % $ 514 26.5 % Adjustments resulting from: Change of valuation allowance ( 4,264 ) ( 78.8 %) ( 4,270 ) ( 219.9 %) Shortfall tax benefits related to share-based compensation ( 2 ) — ( 4 ) ( 0.2 %) Changes to tax reserves ( 176 ) ( 3.3 %) ( 215 ) ( 11.1 %) Changes to deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from audit and other tax return adjustments ( 102 ) ( 1.9 %) 454 23.4 % Other non-deductible/non-taxable items 762 14.1 % ( 881 ) ( 45.4 %) Income tax expense $ ( 2,348 ) ( 43.4 %) $ ( 4,402 ) ( 226.7 %) For the three months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded an additional $ 4.3 million (2021 — $ 4.3 million) valuation allowance against deferred tax assets in jurisdictions where management cannot reliably forecast that sufficient future tax liabilities will arise in specific jurisdictions, which includes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Accordingly, the tax benefit associated with the current period losses in these jurisdictions is not ultimately reflected in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded income tax expense of $ 8.1 million (2021 — $ 9.4 million ). For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company's effective tax rate differs from the combined Canadian federal and provincial statutory income tax rate due to the following factors: Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 September 30, 2021 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except rates) Amount Rate Amount Rate Income tax benefit at combined statutory rates $ 4,205 26.5 % $ 3,588 26.5 % Adjustments resulting from: Change of valuation allowance ( 14,699 ) ( 92.6 %) ( 14,248 ) ( 105.2 %) (Shortfall) excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation ( 154 ) ( 1.0 %) 709 5.2 % Changes to tax reserves ( 587 ) ( 3.7 %) 1,234 9.1 % Gain on sale of Maoyan investment not taxable — — 1,367 10.1 % Withholding taxes resulting from management's decision to no longer indefinitely reinvest the historical earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries — — ( 547 ) ( 4.0 %) Changes to deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from audit and other tax return adjustments 2,395 15.1 % ( 246 ) ( 1.8 %) Other non-deductible/non-taxable items 749 4.7 % ( 1,273 ) ( 9.4 %) Income tax expense $ ( 8,091 ) ( 51.0 %) $ ( 9,416 ) ( 69.5 %) For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded an additional $ 14.7 million ( 2021 — $ 14.2 million) valuation allowance against deferred tax assets in jurisdictions where management cannot reliably forecast that sufficient future tax liabilities will arise in specific jurisdictions, which includes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Accordingly, the tax benefit associated with the current period losses in these jurisdictions is not ultimately reflected in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of September 30, 2022, the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets include net deferred income tax assets of $ 14.4 million , net of a valuation allowance of $ 61.8 million (December 31, 2021 — $ 13.9 million , net of a valuation allowance of $ 46.0 million ). The valuation allowance will be reversed when and if management determines it is more likely than not that the Company will incur sufficient tax liabilities to allow it to utilize the deferred tax assets against which the valuation allowance is recorded. Despite the valuation allowance recorded against its deferred tax assets, the Company remains entitled to benefit from tax attributes which currently have a valuation allowance applied to them. (b) Income Tax Effect on Other Comprehensive Loss For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Income Tax Expense related to the components of Other Comprehensive Loss is as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 2022 2021 Unrealized change in cash flow hedging instruments $ 411 $ 199 $ 488 $ 42 Realized change in cash flow hedging instruments ( 19 ) 82 ( 44 ) 358 Reclassification of unrealized change in ineffective cash flow hedging instruments — 7 — 83 Defined benefit and postretirement benefit plans ( 12 ) ( 12 ) ( 36 ) ( 37 ) $ 380 $ 276 $ 408 $ 446 |
Capital Stock and Reserves
Capital Stock and Reserves | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Capital Stock and Reserves | 13. Capital Stock and Reserves (a) Share-Based Compensation For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, share-based compensation expense totaled $ 5.4 million and $ 19.1 million , respectively (2021 — $ 6.1 million and $ 18.2 million , respectively) and is reflected in the following accounts in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 2022 2021 Cost and expenses applicable to revenues $ 312 $ 314 $ 820 $ 920 Selling, general and administrative expenses 4,985 5,706 17,974 17,046 Research and development 107 89 299 245 $ 5,404 $ 6,109 $ 19,093 $ 18,211 The following table summarizes the Company's share-based compensation expense (reversal) by each award type: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 2022 2021 Stock Options $ 120 $ 253 $ 449 $ 808 Restricted Share Units 3,516 3,900 11,405 11,524 Performance Stock Units 1,864 1,183 5,317 3,169 IMAX China Stock Options 17 41 75 143 IMAX China Long Term Incentive Plan Restricted Share Units 122 600 1,712 2,217 IMAX China Long Term Incentive Plan Performance Stock Units ( 235 ) 132 135 350 $ 5,404 $ 6,109 $ 19,093 $ 18,211 For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 , share-based compensation expense includes nil and $ 1.3 million, respectively ( 2021 — $ nil ), related to restricted share units granted to non-employee directors of IMAX Corporation and IMAX China. Stock Option Summary The following table summarizes the activity under the Company's Stock Option Plan ("SOP") and the IMAX Corporation Second Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan (as may be amended, "IMAX LTIP") for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021: Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise 2022 2021 2022 2021 Stock options outstanding, beginning of period 3,736,157 4,892,962 $ 26.61 $ 26.81 Granted — — — — Exercised — ( 41,613 ) — 21.23 Forfeited — ( 86,587 ) — 22.51 Expired ( 126,569 ) ( 903,038 ) 33.61 28.31 Cancelled ( 4,849 ) ( 123,220 ) 27.03 26.68 Stock options outstanding, end of period 3,604,739 3,738,504 26.36 26.61 Stock options exercisable, end of period 3,523,032 3,487,857 26.45 26.93 Stock options are no longer granted under the Company's previously approved SOP. Restricted Share Units ("RSU") Summary The following table summarizes the activity in respect of RSUs issued under the IMAX LTIP for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021: Number of Awards Weighted Average Grant Date 2022 2021 2022 2021 RSUs outstanding, beginning of period 1,457,883 1,564,838 $ 19.16 $ 18.33 Granted 694,131 831,123 19.42 21.03 Vested and settled ( 714,496 ) ( 571,616 ) 18.68 19.11 Forfeited ( 108,504 ) ( 231,380 ) 20.37 19.50 RSUs outstanding, end of period 1,329,014 1,592,965 19.45 19.29 Performance Stock Units ("PSU") Summary The Company grants awards for two types of PSUs, one which vests based on a combination of employee service and the achievement of certain EBITDA-based targets and one which vests based on a combination of employee service and the achievement of total shareholder return ("TSR") targets. The achievement of the EBITDA and TSR targets in these PSUs is determined over a three-year performance period. At the conclusion of the three-year performance period, the number of PSUs that ultimately vest can range from 0 % to a maximum vesting opportunity of 175 % of the initial award, depending upon actual performance versus the established EBITDA and stock-price targets. The grant date fair value of PSUs with EBITDA-based targets is equal to the closing price of the Company's common shares on the date of grant or the average closing price of the Company's common shares for five days prior to the date of grant. The grant date fair value of PSUs with TSR targets is determined on the grant date using a Monte Carlo simulation, which is a valuation model that considers the likelihood of achieving the TSR targets embedded in the award ("Monte Carlo Model"). The compensation expense attributable to each type of PSU is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. The fair value determined by the Monte Carlo Model is affected by the Company's share price, as well as assumptions regarding a number of highly complex and subjective variables. These variables include, but are not limited to, market conditions as of the grant date, the Company's expected share price volatility over the term of the awards, and other relevant data. The compensation expense is fixed on the date of grant based on the fair value of the PSUs granted. The amount and timing of compensation expense recognized for PSUs with EBITDA-based targets is dependent upon management's assessment of the likelihood of achieving these targets. If, as a result of management's assessment, it is projected that a greater number of PSUs will vest than previously anticipated, a life-to-date adjustment to increase compensation expense is recorded in the period that such determination is made. Conversely, if, as a result of management's assessment, it is projected that a lower number of PSUs will vest than previously anticipated, a life-to-date adjustment to decrease compensation expense is recorded in the period that such determination is made. The expense recognized in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 includes adjustments reflecting management's estimate of the number of PSUs with EBITDA-based targets expected to vest. The following table summarizes the activity in respect of PSUs issued under the IMAX LTIP for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021: Number of Awards Weighted Average Grant Date 2022 2021 2022 2021 PSUs outstanding, beginning of period 613,405 361,844 $ 18.21 $ 15.68 Granted 359,138 309,574 20.34 20.77 Forfeited ( 37,266 ) ( 54,634 ) 19.79 16.08 PSUs outstanding, end of period 935,277 616,784 18.97 18.20 As of September 30, 2022 , the maximum number of shares of common stock that may be issued with respect to PSUs outstanding is 1,636,735 , assuming full achievement of the EBITDA and TSR targets. (b) Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities On April 28, 2022 and July 28, 2022, the Company's Board of Directors approved a 12-month extension to its share repurchase program through June 30, 2023 and an increase of $ 200.0 million in the share repurchase program, respectively. With the increase of $ 200.0 million, the Company's total share repurchase authority is $ 400.0 million under the current share repurchase program. As of September 30, 2022, the Company has $ 220.1 million available under its approved repurchased program. The repurchases may be made either in the open market or through private transactions, including repurchases made pursuant a plan intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements, and other relevant factors. The Company has no obligation to repurchase shares and the share repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued by the Company at any time. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company repurchased 418,496 and 3,501,696 common shares, respectively, at an average price of $ 14.62 and $ 15.82 per share, respectively, for a total of $ 6.1 million and $ 55.4 million , respectively, excluding commissions. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 the Company repurchased 316,812 common shares, respectively, at an average price of $ 14.53 per share, respectively, for a total of $ 4.6 million, excluding commissions. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 , there were no shares purchases in the administration of employee share based plans. As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 , the IMAX LTIP trustee did no t hold any shares. Any shares held with the trustee are recorded at cost and are reported as a reduction against Capital Stock on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Subsequent to September 30, 2022 and through October 28, 2022, the Company completed repurchases through a 10b5-1 program of 1,129,774 shares at an average price of $ 13.96 per share, for a total cost of $ 15.8 million , excluding commissions. In 2021, IMAX China's shareholders granted its Board of Directors a general mandate authorizing the Board, subject to applicable laws, to repurchase shares of IMAX China not to exceed 10 % of the total number of issued shares as of May 6, 2021 ( 34,835,824 shares). This program expired on the date of the 2022 Annual General Meeting of IMAX China on June 23, 2022. During the 2022 Annual General Meeting, shareholders approved the repurchase of shares of IMAX China not to exceed 10 % of the total number of issued shares as of June 23, 2022 ( 34,063,480 shares). This program will be valid until the 2023 Annual General Meeting of IMAX China. The repurchases may be made in the open market or through other means permitted by applicable laws. IMAX China has no obligation to repurchase its shares and the share repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued by IMAX China at any time. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, IMAX China repurchased 1,513,800 and 2,961,800 common shares, respectively, at an average price of 6.20 Hong Kong Dollar ("HKD") and HKD 8.00 per share ( $ 0.79 and $ 1.02 per share), respectively, for a total of HKD 9.4 million and HKD 23.7 million or $ 1.2 million and $ 3.0 million , respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 IMAX China repurchased 3,569,000 common shares, respectively, at an average price of HKD 10.90 per share, respectively ( $ 1.40 per share) for a total of HKD 38.9 million ($ 5.0 million). The change in the non-controlling interest attributable to IMAX China as a result of common shares repurchased is recorded as a reduction to Non-Controlling Interests in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity. The difference between the consideration paid and the ownership interest obtained as a result of IMAX China share repurchases is recorded within Other Equity in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity. (See Note 1.) (c) Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding The following table reconciles the denominator of the basic and diluted weighted average share computations: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, (In thousands) 2022 2021 2022 2021 Issued and outstanding, beginning of period 56,095 59,396 58,654 58,921 Weighted average number of shares (repurchased) issued, net ( 56 ) ( 152 ) ( 1,353 ) 286 Weighted average number of shares outstanding — basic 56,039 59,244 57,301 59,207 Weighted average effect of potential common shares, if dilutive — — — — Weighted average number of shares outstanding — diluted 56,039 59,244 57,301 59,207 For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the calculation of diluted weighted average shares outstanding excludes 6,178,413 shares (2021 — 6,115,389 shares) that are issuable upon the vesting or exercise of share-based compensation including: (i) 1,329,014 RSUs (2021 — 1,592,965 RSUs), (ii) 1,244,660 PSUs (2021 — 783,920 PSUs) and (iii) 3,604,739 stock options (2021 — 3,738,504 stock options), as the effect would be anti-dilutive. The calculation of diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 also excludes any shares potentially issuable upon the conversion of the Convertible Notes as the average market price of the Company's common shares during the period of time they were outstanding was less than the conversion price of the Convertible Notes. (See Note 8(b).) (d) Statutory Surplus Reserve Pursuant to the corporate law of the People's Republic of China (the "PRC"), entities registered in the PRC are required to maintain certain statutory reserves, which are appropriated from after-tax profits (after offsetting accumulated losses from prior years), as reported in their respective statutory financial statements, before the declaration or payment of dividends to equity holders. All statutory reserves are created for specific purposes. The Company's PRC subsidiaries are required to appropriate 10 % of statutory net profits to statutory surplus reserves, upon distribution of their after-tax profits. The Company's PRC subsidiaries may discontinue the contribution when the aggregate sum of the statutory surplus reserve is more than 50 % of its registered capital. The statutory surplus reserve is non-distributable other than during liquidation and may only be used to fund losses from prior years, to expand production operations, or to increase the capital of the subsidiaries. In addition, the subsidiaries may make further contribution to the discretional surplus reserve using post-tax profits in accordance with resolutions of the Board of Directors. In 2021, one of the Company's PRC subsidiaries declared and paid dividends of RMB 131.6 million ($ 20.4 million). In the third quarter of 2021, upon passage of the requisite resolution of the Board of Directors, a statutory surplus reserve of RMB 36.4 million ($ 5.6 million) was recorded within Shareholders' Equity as an appropriation of the retained earnings of the Company's PRC subsidiaries, of which $ 3.9 million is attributable to the Company's common shareholders and $ 1.7 million is attributable to non-controlling shareholders. The statutory surplus reserve of RMB 36.4 million ($ 5.6 million) has reached 50 % of its PRC subsidiaries' registered capital. No additional statutory surplus reserve was recorded by the Company's PRC subsidiaries for the three months ended September 30, 2022 . |
Revenue from Contracts with Cus
Revenue from Contracts with Customers | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Revenue from Contracts with Customers | 14. Revenue from Contracts with Customers (a) Disaggregated Information About Revenue The following tables summarize the Company's revenues by type and reportable segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021: Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 Revenue from Contracts with Customers Revenue from (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Fixed Variable Lease Finance Income Total Technology sales IMAX Systems (1) $ 11,162 $ 2,671 $ 207 $ — $ 14,040 Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, fixed fees — — 998 — 998 Other Theater Business 2,107 — — — 2,107 All Other 919 1 — — 920 Sub-total 14,188 2,672 1,205 — 18,065 Image enhancement and maintenance services IMAX DMR — 19,919 — — 19,919 IMAX Maintenance 13,939 — — — 13,939 Film Distribution 157 924 — — 1,081 Film Post-Production 968 — — — 968 All Other — 326 — — 326 Sub-total 15,064 21,169 — — 36,233 Technology rentals Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, contingent rent — — 12,540 — 12,540 Sub-total — — 12,540 — 12,540 Finance income IMAX Systems — — — 1,917 1,917 Total $ 29,252 $ 23,841 $ 13,745 $ 1,917 $ 68,755 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 Revenue from Contracts with Customers Revenue from (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Fixed Variable Lease Finance Income Total Technology sales IMAX Systems (1) $ 22,032 $ 4,055 $ 241 $ — $ 26,328 Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, fixed fees — — 2,486 — 2,486 Other Theater Business 3,697 — — — 3,697 All Other 2,677 82 — — 2,759 Sub-total 28,406 4,137 2,727 — 35,270 Image enhancement and maintenance services IMAX DMR — 67,064 — — 67,064 IMAX Maintenance 43,564 — — — 43,564 Film Distribution 324 2,179 — — 2,503 Film Post-Production 2,915 — — — 2,915 All Other — 1,239 — — 1,239 Sub-total 46,803 70,482 — — 117,285 Technology rentals Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, contingent rent — — 43,708 — 43,708 All Other — — 18 — 18 Sub-total — — 43,726 — 43,726 Finance income IMAX Systems — — — 6,478 6,478 Total $ 75,209 $ 74,619 $ 46,453 $ 6,478 $ 202,759 Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 Revenue from Contracts with Customers Revenue from (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Fixed Variable Lease Finance Income Total Technology sales IMAX Systems (1) $ 9,701 $ 802 $ 98 $ — $ 10,601 Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, fixed fees — — 1,036 — 1,036 Other Theater Business 363 — — — 363 All Other 1,154 6 — — 1,160 Sub-total 11,218 808 1,134 — 13,160 Image enhancement and maintenance services IMAX DMR — 15,701 — — 15,701 IMAX Maintenance 13,055 — — — 13,055 Film Distribution 203 496 — — 699 Film Post-Production 899 — — — 899 All Other — 234 — — 234 Sub-total 14,157 16,431 — — 30,588 Technology rentals Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, contingent rent — — 9,887 — 9,887 All Other — — 332 — 332 Sub-total — — 10,219 — 10,219 Finance income IMAX Systems — — — 2,635 2,635 Total $ 25,375 $ 17,239 $ 11,353 $ 2,635 $ 56,602 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 Revenue from Contracts with Customers Revenue from (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Fixed Variable Lease Finance Income Total Technology sales IMAX Systems (1) $ 20,143 $ 2,573 $ 4,220 $ — $ 26,936 Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, fixed fees — — 3,776 — 3,776 Other Theater Business 1,275 — — — 1,275 All Other 2,474 47 — — 2,521 Sub-total 23,892 2,620 7,996 — 34,508 Image enhancement and maintenance services IMAX DMR — 39,438 — — 39,438 IMAX Maintenance 33,196 — — — 33,196 Film Distribution 204 911 — — 1,115 Film Post-Production 2,886 — — — 2,886 All Other — 279 — — 279 Sub-total 36,286 40,628 — — 76,914 Technology rentals Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, contingent rent — — 26,108 — 26,108 All Other — — 600 — 600 Sub-total — — 26,708 — 26,708 Finance income IMAX Systems — — — 8,181 8,181 Total $ 60,178 $ 43,248 $ 34,704 $ 8,181 $ 146,311 (1) Includes r evenues earned from sale and sales-type lease arrangements involving new and upgraded IMAX Theater Systems, as well as the impact of renewals and amendments to existing theater system arrangements. (b) Deferred Revenue IMAX Theater System sale and lease arrangements include a requirement for the Company to provide maintenance services over the life of the arrangement, subject to a consumer price index adjustment each year. In circumstances where customers prepay the entire term's maintenance fee, additional payments are due to the Company for the years after its extended warranty and maintenance obligations expire. Payments upon renewal each year are either prepaid or made in arrears and can vary in frequency from monthly to annually. As of September 30, 2022, $ 16.3 million of consideration has been deferred in relation to outstanding maintenance services to be provided on existing maintenance contracts (December 31, 2021 — $ 20.2 million ). Maintenance revenue is recognized evenly over the contract term which coincides with the period over which maintenance services are provided. In the event of customer default, any payments made by the customer may be retained by the Company. In instances where the Company receives consideration prior to satisfying its performance obligations, the recognition of revenue is deferred. The majority of the deferred revenue balance relates to payments received by the Company for IMAX Theater Systems where control of the system has not transferred to the customer. The deferred revenue balance related to an individual theater increases as progress payments are made and is then derecognized when control of the system is transferred to the customer. Recognition dates are variable and depend on numerous factors, including some outside of the Company's control. |
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Segment Reporting | 15. Segment Reporting The Company's Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") is its Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"), as such term is defined under U.S. GAAP. The CODM, along with other members of management, assess segment performance based on segment revenues and gross margins. Selling, general and administrative expenses, research and development costs, the amortization of intangible assets, provision for (reversal of) current expected credit losses, certain write-downs, interest income, interest expense, and income tax (expense) benefit are not allocated to the Company's segments. The Company has the following reportable segments: (i) IMAX DMR; (ii) Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements ("JRSA"); (iii) IMAX Systems; (iv) IMAX Maintenance; (v) Other Theater Business; (vi) Film Distribution; and (vii) Film Post-Production. The Company's activities that do not meet the criteria to be considered a reportable segment are disclosed within All Other. The Company organizes its reportable segments into the following three categories, identified by the nature of the product sold or service provided: (i) IMAX Technology Network, which earns revenue based on contingent box office receipts and includes the IMAX DMR segment and contingent rent from the JRSA segment; (ii) IMAX Technology Sales and Maintenance, which includes results from the IMAX Systems, IMAX Maintenance, and Other Theater Business segments, as well as fixed revenues from the JRSA segment; and (iii) Film Distribution and Post-Production, which includes activities related to the distribution of large-format documentary films, primarily to institutional theaters, and the distribution of exclusive experiences ranging from live performances to interactive events with leading artists and creators (through the Film Distribution segment) and the provision of film post-production and quality control services. The Company presents its segment information at a disaggregated level to provide more relevant information to the users of its financial statements. Transactions between the IMAX DMR segment and the Film Post-Production segment are valued at exchange value. Inter-segment profits are eliminated upon consolidation, as well as for the disclosures below. In the first quarter of 2022, the Company's internal reporting was updated to reclassify the results of IMAX Enhanced ® , an initiative to bring The IMAX Experience ® into the home, out of the New Business Initiatives segment and into All Other for segment reporting purposes. IMAX Enhanced was the only component of the New Business Initiatives segment. Prior period comparatives have been reclassified to conform with the current period presentation. The following table presents the Company's revenue and gross margin (margin loss) by category and reportable segment for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021: Revenue (1) Gross Margin (Margin Loss) (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 2022 2021 IMAX Technology Network IMAX DMR $ 19,919 $ 15,701 $ 11,408 $ 7,293 JRSA, contingent rent 12,540 9,887 6,302 3,626 32,459 25,588 17,710 10,919 IMAX Technology Sales and Maintenance IMAX Systems (2) 15,957 13,236 9,029 8,086 JRSA, fixed fees 998 1,036 ( 154 ) 280 IMAX Maintenance 13,939 13,055 6,406 6,462 Other Theater Business (3) 2,107 363 168 64 33,001 27,690 15,449 14,892 Film Distribution and Post-Production Film Distribution 1,081 699 ( 2,369 ) ( 4 ) Post-Production 968 899 287 420 2,049 1,598 ( 2,082 ) 416 Sub-total for reportable segments 67,509 54,876 31,077 26,227 All Other (4) 1,246 1,726 624 1,260 Total $ 68,755 $ 56,602 $ 31,701 $ 27,487 The following table presents the Company's revenue and gross margin (margin loss) by category and reportable segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021: Revenue (1) Gross Margin (Margin Loss) (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 2022 2021 IMAX Technology Network IMAX DMR $ 67,064 $ 39,438 $ 42,965 $ 22,405 JRSA, contingent rent 43,708 26,108 25,389 7,299 110,772 65,546 68,354 29,704 IMAX Technology Sales and Maintenance IMAX Systems (2) 32,806 35,117 18,432 21,646 JRSA, fixed fees 2,486 3,776 79 783 IMAX Maintenance 43,564 33,196 21,643 15,360 Other Theater Business (3) 3,697 1,283 314 269 82,553 73,372 40,468 38,058 Film Distribution and Post-Production Film Distribution 2,503 1,115 ( 4,631 ) ( 319 ) Post-Production 2,915 2,886 1,161 1,316 5,418 4,001 ( 3,470 ) 997 Sub-total for reportable segments 198,743 142,919 105,352 68,759 All Other (4) 4,016 3,392 2,156 1,612 Total $ 202,759 $ 146,311 $ 107,508 $ 70,371 (1) The Company's largest customer represents 11 % and 13 % , respectively, of total Revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 (2021 — 18 % and 22 % , respectively). No single customer comprises more than 10% of the Company's total Accounts Receivable as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 . (2) The revenue from this segment includes the initial upfront payments and the present value of fixed minimum payments from sale and sales-type lease arrangements of IMAX Theater Systems, as well as the present value of estimated variable consideration from sales of IMAX Theater Systems. To a lesser extent, the revenue from this segment also includes finance income associated with these revenue streams. (3) The revenue from this segment principally includes after-market sales of IMAX Theater System parts and 3D glasses. (4) All Other includes the results from IMAX Enhanced , SSIMWAVE, and other ancillary activities. In the first quarter of 2022, the Company's internal reporting was updated to reclassify the results of IMAX Enhanced out of the New Business Initiatives segment into All Other for segment reporting purposes. Prior period comparatives have been revised to conform with the current period presentation. The results of SSIMWAVE, which was acquired on September 22, 2022, were not material to the period. (See Note 4 for additional information related to the Company's acquisition of SSIMWAVE) Geographic Information Revenue by geographic area is based on the location of the customer. Revenue related to IMAX DMR is presented based upon the geographic location of the theaters that exhibit the remastered films. IMAX DMR revenue is generated through contractual relationships with studios and other third parties and these may not be in the same geographical location as the theater. The following table summarizes the Company's revenues by geographic area for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 2022 2021 United States $ 23,168 $ 16,469 $ 75,881 $ 34,275 Greater China 14,889 22,203 47,602 75,634 Asia (excluding China) 13,921 4,925 31,045 12,837 Western Europe 8,938 7,634 26,700 11,160 Latin America 2,397 1,181 6,826 1,579 Canada 1,780 1,083 5,520 620 Russia/the CIS & Ukraine (1) 1,638 1,353 2,794 4,577 Rest of the World 2,024 1,754 6,391 5,629 Total $ 68,755 $ 56,602 $ 202,759 $ 146,311 (1) In addition to Russia, the CIS includes Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Commencing i n March 2022, in response to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and resulting sanctions, the Company suspended its operations in Russia and Belarus. As of September 30, 2022 , the IMAX network includes 54 theaters in Russia, nine theaters in Ukraine, and one theater in Belarus. No single country in the Rest of the World, Western Europe, Latin America and Asia (excluding Greater China) comprises more than 10% of the Company's total revenue in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 . |
Employees Pension and Postretir
Employees Pension and Postretirement Benefits | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | |
Employees Pension and Postretirement Benefits | 16. Employee's Pension and Postretirement Benefits (a) Defined Benefit Plan The Company has an unfunded defined benefit pension plan, the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the "SERP"), covering its CEO, Richard L. Gelfond. Under the terms of the SERP, if Mr. Gelfond's employment is terminated other than for cause (as defined in his employment agreement), he is entitled to receive SERP benefits in the form of a lump sum payment. SERP benefit payments to Mr. Gelfond are subject to a deferral for six months after the termination of his employment, at which time Mr. Gelfond will be entitled to receive interest on the deferred amount credited at the applicable federal rate for short-term obligations. Pursuant to an amendment to his employment agreement dated September 19, 2022, the term of Mr. Gelfond's employment was extended through December 31, 2025, although Mr. Gelfond has not informed the Company that he intends to retire at that time. Under the terms of his employment agreement, as amended, the total benefit payable to Mr. Gelfond under the SERP is fixed at $ 20.3 million. As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company's projected benefit obligation and unfunded status related to the SERP are as follows: September 30, December 31, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Projected benefit obligation: Obligation, beginning of period $ 20,056 $ 20,116 Interest cost 120 72 Actuarial gain — ( 132 ) Obligation, end of period and unfunded status $ 20,176 $ 20,056 For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 , the Company recorded interest costs of less than $ 0.1 million and $ 0.1 million, respectively ( 2021 — less than $ 0.1 million and $ 0.1 million) related to the SERP. The Company expects to recognize additional interest costs of less than $ 0.1 million related to the SERP during the remainder of 2022 . No contributions are expected to be made to the SERP in 2022. (b) Defined Contribution Pension Plan The Company also maintains defined contribution plans for its employees, including its executive officers. The Company makes contributions to these plans on behalf of employees in an amount up to 5 % of their base salary subject to certain prescribed maximums. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company contributed and recorded expense of $ 0.4 million and $ 0.9 million , respectively (2021 — $ 0.3 million and $ 0.8 million, respectively) to its Canadian defined contribution plan and $ 0.1 million and $ 0.5 million , respectively (2021 — $ 0.1 million and $ 0.4 million, respectively) to its defined contribution employee plan under Section 401(k) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. (c) Postretirement Benefits – Executives The Company has an unfunded postretirement plan for Mr. Gelfond and Bradley J. Wechsler, former Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors (the "Executive Postretirement Benefit Plan"). The Executive Postretirement Benefit Plan provides that the Company will maintain health benefits for Messrs. Gelfond and Wechsler until they become eligible for Medicare and, thereafter, the Company will provide Medicare supplemental coverage as selected by Messrs. Gelfond and Wechsler. Mr. Wechsler retired from the Company's Board of Directors on June 9, 2021. The Company maintained Mr. Wechsler's health benefits through December 31, 2021, and thereafter is providing him with Medicare supplemental coverage. As of September 30, 2022, the Company's postretirement benefits obligation under this plan is $ 0.7 million (December 31, 2021 — $ 0.7 million ). For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company has recorded an expense of less than $ 0.1 million (2021 — less than $ 0.1 million ) related to this plan. (d) Postretirement Benefits – Canadian Employees The Company has an unfunded postretirement plan for its Canadian employees meeting specific eligibility requirements. The Company will provide eligible participants, upon retirement, with health and welfare benefits. As of September 30, 2022, the Company's postretirement benefits obligation under this plan is $ 1.5 million (December 31, 2021 — $ 1.7 million ). For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company has recorded expense of less than $ 0.1 million and less than $ 0.1 million , respectively, (2021 — less than $ 0.1 million ) related to this plan. (e) Deferred Compensation Benefit Plan The Company maintained a nonqualified deferred compensation benefit plan (the "Retirement Plan") covering the former CEO of IMAX Entertainment and Senior Executive Vice President of the Company. Under the terms of the Retirement Plan, the benefits were due to vest in full if the executive incurred a separation from service from the Company (as defined therein). In 2018, the executive incurred a separation from service from the Company, and as such, the Retirement Plan benefits became fully vested as of December 31, 2018. As of September 30, 2022, the benefit obligation related to the Retirement Plan was $ 3.9 million (December 31, 2021 — $ 3.8 million ) and is recorded on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets within Accrued and Other Liabilities. As the Retirement Plan is fully vested, the benefit obligation is measured at the present value of the benefits expected to be paid in the future with the accretion of interest recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations within Retirement Benefits Non-Service Expense. The Retirement Plan is funded by an investment in company-owned life insurance ("COLI"), which is recorded at its fair value on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets within Prepaid Expenses. As of September 30, 2022, fair value of the COLI asset was $ 3.4 million (December 31, 2021 — $ 3.3 million ). Gains and losses resulting from changes in the cash surrender value of the COLI asset are recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations within Realized and Unrealized Investment Gains. |
Financial Instruments
Financial Instruments | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract] | |
Financial Instruments | 17. Financial Instruments (a) Financial Instruments The Company maintains cash with various major financial institutions. The Company's cash is invested with highly rated financial institutions. The Company's $ 87.2 million balance of cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2022 (December 31, 2021 — $ 189.7 million ) includes $ 65.5 million in cash held outside of Canada (December 31, 2021 — $ 102.1 million ), of which $ 27.9 million was held in the PRC (December 31, 2021 — $ 76.3 million ). (b) Fair Value Measurements The carrying values of the Company's Cash and Cash Equivalents, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Accrued and Other Liabilities due within one year approximate their fair values due to the short-term maturity of these instruments. Including these instruments, the Company's financial instruments consist of the following: As of September 30, 2022 As of December 31, 2021 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated Level 1 Cash and cash equivalents (1) $ 87,151 $ 87,151 $ 189,711 $ 189,711 Equity securities (2) 1,095 1,095 1,087 1,087 Level 2 Net financed sales receivables (3) $ 97,770 $ 96,019 $ 112,657 $ 112,662 Net investment in sales-type leases (3) 24,848 24,823 28,392 28,407 Equity securities (1) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 COLI (4) 3,366 3,366 3,275 3,275 Foreign exchange contracts — designated forwards (2) ( 1,608 ) ( 1,608 ) 79 79 Bank of China Facility borrowings (1) ( 4,763 ) ( 4,763 ) ( 3,612 ) ( 3,612 ) Federal Economic Development Loan (3) ( 1,772 ) ( 1,772 ) n/a n/a Convertible Notes (5) ( 230,000 ) ( 193,400 ) ( 230,000 ) ( 223,100 ) Level 3 Interest in film classified as a financial instrument (6) $ — $ — $ — $ — (1) Recorded at cost, which approximates fair value. (2) Fair value is determined using quoted prices in active markets. (3) Fair value is estimated based on discounting future cash flows at currently available interest rates with comparable terms. (4) Measured at cash surrender value, which approximates fair value. (5) Fair value is determined using quoted market prices that are observable in the market or that could be derived from observable market data. (6) Recorded at amortized cost less impairment losses. Inputs used in the calculation of estimated fair value include management's projection of future box office and ancillary receipts for the film net of distribution costs and other costs in accordance with the investment agreement. See 17(e) below. (c) Foreign Exchange Risk Management The Company is exposed to market risk from changes in foreign currency rates. A majority of the Company's revenues is denominated in U.S. Dollars while a significant portion of its costs and expenses is denominated in Canadian Dollars. A portion of the Company's net U.S. Dollar cash is converted to Canadian Dollars to fund Canadian Dollar expenses through the spot market. In China and Japan, the Company has ongoing operating expenses related to its operations in RMB and Japanese Yen, respectively. Net cash flows are converted to and from U.S. Dollars through the spot market. The Company also has cash receipts under leases denominated in RMB, Japanese Yen, Canadian Dollars and Euros which are converted to U.S. Dollars through the spot market. In addition, because IMAX films generate box office in 87 different countries, unfavorable exchange rates between applicable local currencies and the U.S. Dollar could have an impact on box-office receipts and the Company's revenues and results of operations. The Company's policy is to not use any financial instruments for trading or other speculative purposes. The Company has entered into a series of foreign currency forward contracts to manage the risks associated with the volatility of foreign currencies. Certain of these foreign currency forward contracts met the criteria required for hedge accounting under the Derivatives and Hedging Topic of the FASB ASC at inception, and continue to meet hedge effectiveness tests at September 30, 2022 (the "Foreign Currency Hedges"), with settlement dates throughout 2022 and 2023 . Foreign currency derivatives are recognized and measured in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. Changes in the fair value (i.e., gains or losses) are recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations except for derivatives designated and qualifying as foreign currency cash flow hedging instruments. The Company currently has cash flow hedging instruments associated with Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. For foreign currency cash flow hedging instruments related to Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, the effective portion of the gain or loss in a hedge of a forecasted transaction is reported in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income and reclassified to the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations when the forecasted transaction occurs. Any ineffective portion is recognized immediately in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The following tabular disclosures reflect the impact that derivative instruments and hedging activities have on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements: Notional value of foreign exchange contracts : September 30, December 31, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts — Forwards $ 30,806 $ 26,702 Fair value of derivatives in foreign exchange contracts : September 30, December 31, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Balance Sheet Location 2022 2021 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts — Forwards Other assets $ — $ 184 Accrued and other liabilities ( 1,608 ) ( 105 ) $ ( 1,608 ) $ 79 Derivatives in foreign currency hedging relationships are as follows : Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 2022 2021 Foreign exchange contracts Derivative Loss — Forwards Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion) $ ( 1,567 ) $ ( 759 ) $ ( 1,862 ) $ ( 159 ) Location of Derivative (Loss) Gain Reclassified from AOCI Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) (Effective Portion) 2022 2021 2022 2021 Foreign exchange contracts Selling, general and — Forwards administrative expenses $ ( 80 ) $ 312 $ ( 175 ) $ 1,367 Non-designated derivatives in foreign currency relationships are as follows : Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Location of Derivative (Loss) Gain 2022 2021 2022 2021 Foreign exchange contracts Selling, general and — Forwards administrative expenses $ — $ ( 122 ) $ — $ 269 The Company's estimated net amount of the existing loss as of September 30, 2022 is $( 1.5 ) million , which is expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months. (d) Investments in Equity Securities As of September 30, 2022, the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets includes $ 1.1 million (December 31, 2021 — $ 1.1 million ) of investments in equity securities. On January 17, 2019, IMAX China (Hong Kong), Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IMAX China, as an investor entered into a cornerstone investment agreement with Maoyan Entertainment ("Maoyan") (as the issuer) and Morgan Stanley Asia Limited (as a sponsor, underwriter and the underwriters' representative). Pursuant to this agreement, IMAX China (Hong Kong), Limited agreed to invest $ 15.2 million to subscribe for a certain number of shares of Maoyan at the final offer price pursuant to the global offering of the share capital of Maoyan, and this investment would be subject to a lock-up period of six months following the date of the global offering. On February 4, 2019, Maoyan completed its global offering, upon which, IMAX China (Hong Kong), Limited became a less than 1 % shareholder in Maoyan. During the first quarter of 2021, IMAX China (Hong Kong), Limited sold all of its 7,949,000 shares of Maoyan for gross proceeds of $ 17.8 million and recognized $ 5.2 million gain in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company has an investment of $ 1.1 million (December 31, 2021 — $ 1.1 million ) in the shares of an exchange traded fund. This investment is classified as an equity investment. As of September 30, 2022, the Company held investments in the preferred shares of enterprises which meet the criteria for classification as an equity security carried at historical cost, net of impairment charges. The carrying value of these equity security investments was $ 1.0 million at September 30, 2022 (December 31, 2021 — $ 1.0 million ) and is recorded in Other Assets. (e) Interest in Film On January 10, 2022, IMAX (Shanghai) Culture and Technology Co., Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IMAX China, entered into a joint film investment agreement with Wanda Film (Horgos) Co. Ltd. to invest RMB 30.0 million ($ 4.7 million) in the movie Mozart from Space , which was released on July 15, 2022. Pursuant to the investment agreement, IMAX (Shanghai) Culture and Technology Co., Ltd. has the right to receive a share of the profits or losses of the film distribution. IMAX (Shanghai) Culture and Technology Co., Ltd.'s commitment is limited to its investment and has no further obligation if the actual movie production cost exceeds the original budget. The investment meets the criteria for classification as a financial asset. The investment is measured at amortized cost less impairment losses and is recorded within Other Assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the second quarter of 2022 , the Company recognized a full impairment of its RMB 30.0 million ($ 4.5 million) investment in Mozart from Space based on projected box office results and distribution costs. |
Non-Controlling Interests
Non-Controlling Interests | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Temporary Equity Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Non-Controlling Interests | 18. Non-Controlling Interests (a) IMAX China Non-Controlling Interest The Company indirectly owns 71.41 % of IMAX China, whose shares trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (December 31, 2021 — 71.11 %). IMAX China remains a consolidated subsidiary of the Company. As of September 30, 2022, the balance of the Company's non-controlling interest in IMAX China is $ 63.9 million (December 31, 2021 — $ 73.5 million). For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the net income attributable to the non-controlling interest in IMAX China is $ 1.2 million and $ 1.5 million , respectively (2021 — $ 2.0 million and $ 9.5 million , respectively). (b) Other Non-Controlling Interest The Company's Original Film Fund was established in 2014 to co-finance a portfolio of 10 original large-format films. The initial investment in the Original Film Fund was committed by a third party in the amount of $ 25.0 million, with the possibility of contributing additional funds. The Company has contributed $ 9.0 million to the Original Film Fund since 2014 and has reached its maximum contribution. As of September 30, 2022, the Original Film Fund has invested $ 22.3 million toward the development of original films. The related production, financing and distribution agreement includes put and call rights relating to change of control of the rights, title and interest in the co-financed pictures. (c) Non-Controlling Interest in Temporary Equity The following table summarizes the movement of the non-controlling interest in temporary equity related to the Original Film Fund for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021: September 30, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Beginning balance $ 758 $ 759 Net (loss) income ( 22 ) 1 Ending balance $ 736 $ 760 |
Basis of Presentation (Policies
Basis of Presentation (Policies) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Accounting Principles | Accounting Principles IMAX Corporation, together with its consolidated subsidiaries (the "Company"), prepares its financial statements in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("U.S. GAAP") and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted from this report, as is permitted by such rules and regulations. In the Company's opinion, the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature that are necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2021 was derived from the Company's audited annual Consolidated Financial Statements, but does not contain all of the footnote disclosures included in the annual financial statements. The interim results presented in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K (the "2021 Form 10-K"), which should be consulted for a summary of the significant accounting policies utilized by the Company. The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared following the same accounting policies disclosed in the 2021 Form 10-K. |
Revision of Prior Period Amounts | Revision of Prior Period Amounts In the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity, the Company revised the September 30, 2021 balances of Total Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Common Shareholders and Non-Controlling Interests. The revisions were principally made to properly reflect changes in the Company's ownership interest in IMAX China Holding, Inc. ("IMAX China") as a result of common share repurchases made by IMAX China and the amortization of share-based compensation related to IMAX China. The revisions resulted in a reclassification of $ 9.5 million between the balances of Other Equity and Non-Controlling Interests as of September 30, 2021. There is no change in Total Shareholders' Equity as a result of the revisions. (See Note 3(a) of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of the Company's 2021 Form 10-K). |
Principles of Consolidation | Principles of Consolidation These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company together with its consolidated subsidiaries, except for subsidiaries which have been identified as variable interest entities ("VIEs") where the Company is not the primary beneficiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The Company has evaluated its various variable interests to determine whether they are VIEs as required by U.S. GAAP. The Company has interests in ten film production companies, which have been identified as VIEs. The Company is the primary beneficiary of and consolidates five of these entities as it has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE, and it has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the respective VIE that could potentially be significant. The majority of the assets relating to these production companies are held by the IMAX Original Film Fund (the "Original Film Fund") as described in Note 18(b). The Company does not consolidate the other five film production companies because it does not have the power to direct their activities and it does not have the obligation to absorb the majority of the expected losses or the right to receive expected residual returns. The Company uses the equity method of accounting for these entities, which are not material to the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. A loss in the value of an equity method investment that is other than temporary is recognized as a charge in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, total assets and liabilities of the Company's consolidated VIEs are as follows: September 30, December 31, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Total assets $ 1,542 $ 1,576 Total liabilities $ 256 $ 259 |
Estimates and Assumptions | Estimates and Assumptions In preparing the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, management makes judgments in applying various accounting policies. The areas of policy judgment are consistent with those reported in Note 3(c) of the Company's audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in its 2021 Form 10-K. In addition, management makes assumptions about the Company's future operating results and cash flows in deriving critical accounting estimates used in preparing the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The significant estimates made by management include, but are not limited to: (i) the allocation of the transaction price in an IMAX Theater System arrangement to distinct performance obligations; (ii) the amount of variable consideration to be earned on sales of IMAX Theater Systems based on projections of future box office performance; (iii) expected credit losses on accounts receivable, financing receivables, and variable consideration receivables; (iv) provisions for the write-down of excess and obsolete inventory; (v) the fair values of the reporting units used in assessing the recoverability of goodwill; (vi) the cash flow projections used in testing the recoverability of long-lived assets such as the theater system equipment supporting joint revenue sharing arrangements; (vii) the economic lives of the theater system equipment supporting joint revenue sharing arrangements; (viii) the useful lives of intangible assets; (ix) the ultimate revenue forecasts used to test the recoverability of film assets; (x) the discount rates used to determine the present value of financing receivables and lease liabilities, as well as to determine the fair values of the Company's reporting units for the purpose of assessing the recoverability of goodwill; (xi) pension plan assumptions; (xii) estimates related to the fair value and projected vesting of share-based payment awards; (xiii) the valuation of deferred income tax assets; and (xiv) reserves related to uncertain tax positions. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is complex and continuously evolving, resulting in significant disruption to the Company's business and the global economy, as described in Note 2. Although management is encouraged by the broad reopening of the IMAX theater network, the continued progress towards the resumption of normal theater operations, normal film release schedules, and recent box office results, there continues to be risk and uncertainty relating to the judgments, assumptions, and estimates used by management in preparing the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. In response to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, a number of countries in which the Company operates, including Canada and the United States, have imposed broad sanctions and other restrictive actions against governmental and other entities in Russia, which in turn have and may continue to have an adverse impact on the Company's business and results of operations in the affected regions. Commencing i n March 2022, in response to the conflict and resulting sanctions, the Company suspended its operations in Russia and Belarus. As of September 30, 2022, the IMAX network includes 54 theaters in Russia, nine theaters in Ukraine, and one theater in Belarus, and the Company's backlog includes 14 theaters in Russia, one theater in Ukraine, and five theaters in Belarus with a total fixed contracted value of $ 22.9 million. As a result of the ongoing conflict, there is risk and uncertainty relating to the judgments, assumptions, and estimates used by management in preparing the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, including estimates related to expected credit losses on accounts receivables, financing receivables, and variable consideration receivables, as discussed in Note 5. In the first quarter of 2022, the Company recorded provisions for potential credit losses against substantially all of its receivables in Russia due to uncertainties associated with the ongoing conflict. These receivables relate to existing sale agreements as the Company is not party to any joint revenue sharing arrangements in these countries. In addition, beginning in the first quarter of 2022, exhibitors in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus were placed on nonaccrual status for maintenance revenue and finance income. The Com pany continues to monitor the evolving impacts of this conflict and its effects on the global economy and the Company. Given the global nature of the Company's operations, any protracted conflict or the broader macroeconomic impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and sanctions imposed on Russia could have further adverse impacts on the Company's business, results of operations, and financial condition. On September 7, 2022, Cineworld Group plc ("Cineworld"), the parent company of Regal Entertainment Group, and certain of its subsidiaries and Regal CineMedia Holdings, LLC, filed petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the Southern District of Texas. Based on its evaluation of its contracts with Cineworld, its assessment of the reorganization and its discussions with Cineworld to date, the Company has determined that no additional provision for expected credit losses is required. The Company also does not expect to see a material impact on its network of theaters with Cineworld resulting from this reorganization. There can, however, be no guarantees as to the ultimate outcome of a Chapter 11 proceeding. The Company has an unsecured claim of $ 11.4 million related to receivables from the entities included in the reorganization proceeding. |
Recently Issued Accounting Standards | In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2020-04, "Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting" ("ASU 2020-04"). The purpose of ASU 2020-04 is to provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying U.S. GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. ASU 2020-04 is effective for all entities from the beginning of an interim period that includes the issuance date of the ASU. An entity may elect to apply ASU 2020-04 prospectively through December 31, 2022. In October 2022, the FASB extended the temporary accounting relief to December 31, 2024 from the current sunset date of December 31, 2022. As of September 30, 2022, the Company is not party to any third party contracts that reference the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). Accordingly, the Company does not expect ASU 2020-04 to have a material effect on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-08, "2021-08: Business Combinations (Topic 850): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers" ("ASU 2021-08"). ASU 2021-08 requires that an acquirer recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities (e.g., deferred revenue) acquired in a business combination in accordance with Topic 606, as opposed to at fair value. ASU 2021-08 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those periods. Early adoption is permitted. The Company elected to early adopt ASU 2021-08 in the third quarter of 2022 in connection with its acquisition of SSIMWAVE Inc. (see Note 4). In November 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-10, "2021-10: Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance" ("ASU 2021-10"). ASU 2021-10 requires annual disclosures about transactions with a government that are accounted for by applying a grant or contribution accounting model by analogy. ASU 2021-10 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021. Early adoption is permitted. The Company will adopt ASU 2021-10 for the year ending December 31, 2022 and will provide the required disclosures, if material. In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-02, "2022-02: Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures" ("ASU 2022-02"). ASU 2022-02 amends and eliminates the accounting guidance for Troubled Debt Restructurings by creditors, while enhancing disclosure requirements for certain loan refinancings and restructurings by creditors when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and requires for public business entities, to disclose current-period gross write offs by year of origination for financing receivables and net investments in leases. ASU 2022-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company will adopt ASU 2022-02 for the first quarter of 2023 and is in the process of evaluating the accounting and disclosure impact, if any, on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company considers the applicability and impact of all FASB ASUs that are recently issued, but not yet effective. ASUs that are not noted above were assessed and determined to be not applicable or not significant to the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended September 30, 2022 . |
Credit Risk | The Company's internal credit quality classifications for theater operators are as follows: • Good Standing — The theater operator continues to be in good standing as payments and reporting are received on a regular basis. • Credit Watch — The theater operator has demonstrated a delay in payments, but continues to be in active communication with the Company. Theater operators placed on Credit Watch are subject to enhanced monitoring. In addition, depending on the size of the outstanding balance, length of time in arrears, and other factors, future transactions may need to be approved by management. These receivables are in better condition than those in the Pre-Approved Transactions Only category, but are not in as good condition as the receivables in the Good Standing category. • Pre-Approved Transactions Only — The theater operator has demonstrated a delay in payments with little or no communication with the Company. All services and shipments to the theater operator must be reviewed and approved by management. These receivables are in better condition than those in the All Transactions Suspended category, but are not in as good condition as the receivables in the Credit Watch category. In certain situations, a theater operator may be placed on nonaccrual status and all revenue recognition related to the theater may be suspended, including the accretion of Finance Income for Financing Receivables. • All Transactions Suspended — The theater operator is severely delinquent, non-responsive or not negotiating in good faith with the Company. Once a theater operator is classified within the All Transactions Suspended category, the theater is placed on nonaccrual status and all revenue recognitions related to the theater are suspended, including the accretion of Finance Income for Financing Receivables. During the period when the accretion of Finance Income is suspended for Financing Receivables, any payments received from a customer are applied against the outstanding balance owed. If payments are sufficient to cover any unreserved receivables, a reversal of the provision is recorded to the extent of the residual cash received. Once the collectability issues are resolved and the customer has returned to being in good standing, the Company will resume recognition of Finance Income. When a customer's aging exceeds 90 days, the Company's policy is to perform an enhanced review to assess collectability of the theater's past due accounts. The over 90 days past due category may be an indicator of potential impairment as up to 90 days outstanding is considered to be a reasonable time to resolve any issues. The Company develops an estimate of expected credit losses by class of receivable and customer type through a calculation that utilizes historical loss rates, which are then adjusted for specific receivables that are judged to have a higher-than-normal risk profile after considering management's internal credit quality classifications. Additional credit loss provisions are also recorded taking into account macro-economic and industry risk factors. The write-off of any billed receivable balance requires the approval of management. On September 7, 2022, Cineworld, the parent company of Regal Entertainment Group, and certain of its subsidiaries and Regal CineMedia Holdings, LLC, filed petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the Southern District of Texas. Based on its evaluation of its contracts with Cineworld, its assessment of the reorganization and its discussions with Cineworld to date, the Company has determined that no additional provision for expected credit losses is required. The Company also does not expect to see a material impact on its network of theaters with Cineworld resulting from this reorganization. There can, however, be no guarantees as to the ultimate outcome of a Chapter 11 proceeding. The Company has an unsecured claim of $ 11.4 million related to receivables from the entities included in the reorganization proceeding. Management's judgments regarding expected credit losses are based on the facts available to management and involve estimates about the future. Due to the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, its effect on the Company's customers and their ability to meet their financial obligations to the Company is difficult to predict. As a result, the Company's judgments and associated estimates of credit losses may ultimately prove, with the benefit of hindsight, to be incorrect (see Note 2). The impacts of inflation, and rising interest rates may also impact future credit losses. The Company will continue to monitor for economic trends and conditions and portfolio performance and adjust its allowance for credit loss accordingly. Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable principally includes amounts currently due to the Company under theater sale and sales-type lease arrangements, contingent fees owed by theater operators as a result of box office performance, and fees for theater maintenance services. Accounts receivable also includes amounts due to the Company from movie studios and other content creators principally for digitally remastering films into IMAX formats, as well as for film distribution and post-production services. |
Lessee Leases | (a) IMAX Corporation as a Lessee The Company's operating lease arrangements principally involve office and warehouse space. Office equipment is generally purchased outright. Leases with an initial term of less than 12 months are not recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and the related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Most of the Company's leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term from one to five years or more. The Company has determined that it is reasonably certain that the renewal options on its warehouse leases will be exercised based on previous history, its current understanding of future business needs and its level of investment in leasehold improvements, among other factors. The incremental borrowing rate used in the calculation of the Company's lease liabilities is based on the location of each leased property. None of the Company's leases include options to purchase the leased property. The depreciable lives of right-of-use assets and related leasehold improvements are limited by the expected lease term. The Company's lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. The Company rents or subleases certain office space to third parties, which have a remaining term of less than 15 months and are not expected to be renewed. In the second quarter of 2022, the Company entered into a finance lease arrangement involving equipment used to facilitate the streaming of live events to IMAX theaters. The lease arrangement includes an option for the Company to purchase the equipment at the end of the lease term that is reasonably certain to be exercised. The resulting right-of-use assets are being depreciated from the lease commencement dates over the useful life of the underlying equipment. The incremental borrowing rate used in the calculation of the lease liabilities is based on the rate of interest the Company would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term. |
Lessor Leases | (b) IMAX Corporation as a Lessor The Company provides IMAX Theater Systems to customers through long-term lease arrangements that for accounting purposes are classified as sales-type leases. Under these arrangements, in exchange for providing the IMAX Theater System, the Company earns fixed upfront and ongoing consideration. Certain arrangements that are legal sales are also classified as sales-type leases as certain clauses within the arrangements limit transfer of title or provide the Company with conditional rights to the system. The customer's rights under the Company's sales-type lease arrangements are described in Note 3(p) of the Company's audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in its 2021 Form 10-K. Under the Company's sales-type lease arrangements, the customer has the ability and the right to operate the hardware components or direct others to operate them in a manner determined by the customer. The Company's lease portfolio terms are typically non-cancellable for 10 to 20 years with renewal provisions from inception. The Company's sales-type lease arrangements do not contain a guarantee of residual value at the end of the lease term. The customer is required to pay for executory costs such as insurance and taxes and is required to pay the Company for maintenance and an extended warranty generally after the first year of the lease until the end of the lease term. The customer is responsible for obtaining insurance coverage for the IMAX Theater System commencing on the date specified in the arrangement's shipping terms and ending on the date the IMAX Theater System is returned to the Company. The Company also provides IMAX Theater Systems to customers through joint revenue sharing arrangements. Under the traditional form of these arrangements, in exchange for providing the IMAX Theater System under a long-term lease, the Company earns rent based on a percentage of contingent box office receipts and, in some cases, concession revenues, rather than requiring the customer to pay a fixed upfront fee or annual minimum payments. Under certain other joint revenue sharing arrangements, known as hybrid arrangements, the customer is responsible for making fixed upfront payments prior to the delivery and installation of the IMAX Theater System. Under joint revenue sharing arrangements, the customer has the ability and the right to operate the hardware components or direct others to operate them in a manner determined by the customer. The Company's joint revenue sharing arrangements are typically non-cancellable for 10 years or longer with renewal provisions. Title to the IMAX Theater System under a joint revenue sharing arrangement generally does not transfer to the customer. The Company's joint revenue sharing arrangements do not contain a guarantee of residual value at the end of the lease term. The customer is required to pay for executory costs such as insurance and taxes and is required to pay the Company for maintenance and an extended warranty throughout the term. The customer is responsible for obtaining insurance coverage for the IMAX Theater System commencing on the date specified in the arrangement's shipping terms and ending on the date the IMAX Theater System is returned to the Company. The following lease payments are expected to be received by the Company for its sales-type leases and joint revenue sharing arrangements in each of the next five years and thereafter following the September 30, 2022 balance sheet date: Sales-Type Joint Revenue (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Leases Sharing Arrangements 2022 (three months remaining) $ 948 $ 47 2023 2,897 128 2024 2,871 — 2025 2,723 — 2026 2,472 — Thereafter 14,411 — Total $ 26,322 $ 175 (See Note 5 for additional information related to the net investment in leases related to the Company's sales-type lease arrangements.) |
Commitments and Contingencies | The Company is involved in lawsuits, claims, and proceedings, including those identified below, which arise in the ordinary course of business. Management is required to assess the likelihood of any adverse judgments or outcomes related to these legal contingencies, as well as potential ranges of probable or reasonably possible losses. The Company records a provision for a liability when it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The determination of the amount of any liability recorded or disclosed is reviewed at least quarterly based on a careful analysis of each individual exposure with, in some cases, the assistance of outside legal counsel, taking into account the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, and other pertinent information related to the case. The amount of liabilities recorded or disclosed for these contingencies may change in the future due to changes in management's judgments resulting from new developments or changes in settlement strategy. Any resulting adjustment to the liabilities recorded by the Company could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, cash flows, and financial position in the period or periods in which such changes in judgment occur. The Company believes it has adequate provisions for any such matters. The Company expenses legal costs relating to its lawsuits, claims and proceedings as incurred. |
Segment Reporting | The Company has the following reportable segments: (i) IMAX DMR; (ii) Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements ("JRSA"); (iii) IMAX Systems; (iv) IMAX Maintenance; (v) Other Theater Business; (vi) Film Distribution; and (vii) Film Post-Production. The Company's activities that do not meet the criteria to be considered a reportable segment are disclosed within All Other. The Company organizes its reportable segments into the following three categories, identified by the nature of the product sold or service provided: (i) IMAX Technology Network, which earns revenue based on contingent box office receipts and includes the IMAX DMR segment and contingent rent from the JRSA segment; (ii) IMAX Technology Sales and Maintenance, which includes results from the IMAX Systems, IMAX Maintenance, and Other Theater Business segments, as well as fixed revenues from the JRSA segment; and (iii) Film Distribution and Post-Production, which includes activities related to the distribution of large-format documentary films, primarily to institutional theaters, and the distribution of exclusive experiences ranging from live performances to interactive events with leading artists and creators (through the Film Distribution segment) and the provision of film post-production and quality control services. |
Basis of Presentation (Tables)
Basis of Presentation (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
VIEs Total Assets and Liabilities | As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, total assets and liabilities of the Company's consolidated VIEs are as follows: September 30, December 31, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Total assets $ 1,542 $ 1,576 Total liabilities $ 256 $ 259 |
Acquisition (Tables)
Acquisition (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Subject to Revision Upon Completion of Valuation Procedures | This allocation is subject to revision upon completion of the Company's valuation procedures. (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Purchase Price : Cash payments $ 19,448 IMAX Share Consideration 1,947 Earn-Out Payment 1,750 Total Purchase Price $ 23,145 Allocation of Purchase Price : Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,582 Accounts receivable 158 Property, plant and equipment 409 Other assets 442 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities ( 1,091 ) Deferred revenue ( 1,274 ) Federal economic development loan, net of unaccreted interest benefit ( 1,772 ) Goodwill 22,691 Total Purchase Price $ 23,145 |
Receivables (Tables)
Receivables (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | |
Summary of Allowance For Credit Losses Related to Accounts Receivable | The following tables summarize the activity in the allowance for credit losses related to Accounts Receivable for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021: Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Theater Studios Other Total Theater Studios Other Total Beginning balance $ 10,704 $ 1,744 $ 907 $ 13,355 $ 8,867 $ 1,994 $ 1,085 $ 11,946 Current period provision (reversal), net 211 30 382 623 2,326 ( 68 ) 598 2,856 Write-offs — ( 4 ) — ( 4 ) ( 43 ) ( 128 ) ( 394 ) ( 565 ) Foreign exchange ( 216 ) ( 21 ) — ( 237 ) ( 451 ) ( 49 ) — ( 500 ) Ending balance $ 10,699 $ 1,749 $ 1,289 $ 13,737 $ 10,699 $ 1,749 $ 1,289 $ 13,737 Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Theater Studios Other Total Theater Studios Other Total Beginning balance $ 8,597 $ 2,517 $ 1,192 $ 12,306 $ 8,368 $ 4,481 $ 1,446 $ 14,295 Current period reversal, net ( 489 ) ( 251 ) ( 24 ) ( 764 ) ( 111 ) ( 1,928 ) ( 269 ) ( 2,308 ) Write-offs ( 43 ) ( 270 ) — ( 313 ) ( 278 ) ( 522 ) — ( 800 ) Foreign exchange ( 89 ) 2 — ( 87 ) ( 3 ) ( 33 ) ( 9 ) ( 45 ) Ending balance $ 7,976 $ 1,998 $ 1,168 $ 11,142 $ 7,976 $ 1,998 $ 1,168 $ 11,142 |
Schedule of Financing Receivables | As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, financing receivables consist of the following: September 30, December 31, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Net investment in leases Gross minimum payments due under sales-type leases $ 26,322 $ 29,953 Unearned finance income ( 661 ) ( 763 ) Present value of minimum payments due under sales-type leases 25,661 29,190 Allowance for credit losses ( 670 ) ( 798 ) Net investment in leases 24,991 28,392 Financed sales receivables Gross minimum payments due under financed sales 137,586 152,315 Unearned finance income ( 29,000 ) ( 34,244 ) Present value of minimum payments due under financed sales 108,586 118,071 Allowance for credit losses ( 10,959 ) ( 5,414 ) Net financed sales receivables 97,627 112,657 Total financing receivables $ 122,618 $ 141,049 Net financed sales receivables due within one year $ 30,360 $ 29,115 Net financed sales receivables due after one year 67,267 83,542 Total financed sales receivables $ 97,627 $ 112,657 |
Schedule of Weighted-average Remaining Lease Term and Weighted-average Interest Rate | As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the weighted-average remaining lease term and weighted-average interest rate associated with the Company's sales-type lease arrangements and financed sale receivables, as applicable, are as follows: September 30, December 31, 2022 2021 Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) Sales-type lease arrangements 8.8 9.6 Weighted-average interest rate Sales-type lease arrangements 6.83 % 6.56 % Financed sales receivables 8.82 % 8.79 % |
Schedule of Net Investment In Leases by Credit Quality Indicator | The tables below provide information on the Company's net investment in leases by credit quality indicator as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The amounts disclosed for each credit quality classification are determined on a customer-by-customer basis and include both billed and unbilled amounts. (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) By Origination Year As of September 30, 2022 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Prior Total Net investment in leases: Credit quality classification: In good standing $ 1,027 $ 9,855 $ 3,570 $ 7,171 $ 1,939 $ 1,273 $ 24,835 Credit Watch — — — — 425 — 425 Pre-approved transactions — — — — — — — Transactions suspended — — — — — 401 401 Total net investment in leases $ 1,027 $ 9,855 $ 3,570 $ 7,171 $ 2,364 $ 1,674 $ 25,661 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) By Origination Year As of December 31, 2021 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 Prior Total Net investment in leases: Credit quality classification: In good standing $ 11,030 $ 3,991 $ 7,973 $ 2,574 $ 823 $ 1,928 $ 28,319 Credit Watch — — — — — — — Pre-approved transactions — — — — — — — Transactions suspended — — — — — 871 871 Total net investment in leases $ 11,030 $ 3,991 $ 7,973 $ 2,574 $ 823 $ 2,799 $ 29,190 |
Schedule of Financed Sale Receivables by Credit Quality Indicator | The tables below provide information on the Company's financed sale receivables by credit quality indicator as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The amounts disclosed for each credit quality classification are determined on a customer-by-customer basis and include both billed and unbilled amounts. (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) By Origination Year As of September 30, 2022 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Prior Total Financed sales receivables: Credit quality classification: In good standing $ 4,517 $ 10,506 $ 7,659 $ 8,466 $ 11,248 $ 44,289 $ 86,685 Credit Watch 16 — 1 — — 1,399 1,416 Pre-approved transactions — 283 — 1,216 329 7,056 8,884 Transactions suspended — 661 142 1,172 1,201 8,425 11,601 Total financed sales receivables $ 4,533 $ 11,450 $ 7,802 $ 10,854 $ 12,778 $ 61,169 $ 108,586 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) By Origination Year As of December 31, 2021 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 Prior Total Financed sales receivables: Credit quality classification: In good standing $ 12,520 $ 8,251 $ 10,593 $ 13,278 $ 12,615 $ 47,950 $ 105,207 Credit Watch — — — — 321 1,292 1,613 Pre-approved transactions — — 743 418 2,098 3,650 6,909 Transactions suspended — — 335 — 680 3,327 4,342 Total financed sales receivables $ 12,520 $ 8,251 $ 11,671 $ 13,696 $ 15,714 $ 56,219 $ 118,071 |
Schedule of Aging Analysis for Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables | The following tables provide an aging analysis for the Company's net investment in leases and financed sale receivables as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021: As of September 30, 2022 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Accrued 30-89 90+ Billed Unbilled Recorded Allowance Net Net investment in leases $ 235 $ 192 $ 2,066 $ 2,493 $ 23,168 $ 25,661 $ ( 670 ) $ 24,991 Financed sales receivables 1,441 1,086 11,469 13,996 94,590 $ 108,586 ( 10,959 ) 97,627 Total $ 1,676 $ 1,278 $ 13,535 $ 16,489 $ 117,758 $ 134,247 $ ( 11,629 ) $ 122,618 As of December 31, 2021 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Accrued 30-89 90+ Billed Unbilled Recorded Allowance Net Net investment in leases $ 225 $ 156 $ 1,267 $ 1,648 $ 27,542 $ 29,190 $ ( 798 ) $ 28,392 Financed sales receivables 1,750 989 8,378 11,117 106,954 118,071 ( 5,414 ) 112,657 Total $ 1,975 $ 1,145 $ 9,645 $ 12,765 $ 134,496 $ 147,261 $ ( 6,212 ) $ 141,049 |
Schedule of Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables with Billed Amounts Past Due Continues to Accrue Finance Income | The following tables provide information about the Company's net investment in leases and financed sale receivables with billed amounts past due for which it continues to accrue finance income as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The amounts disclosed for each credit quality classification are determined on a customer-by-customer basis and include both billed and unbilled amounts. As of September 30, 2022 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Accrued 30-89 Days 90+ Days Billed Unbilled Allowance Net Net investment in leases $ 199 $ 192 $ 2,066 $ 2,457 $ 18,743 $ ( 255 ) $ 20,945 Financed sales receivables 1,099 937 9,533 11,569 46,826 ( 1,333 ) 57,062 Total $ 1,298 $ 1,129 $ 11,599 $ 14,026 $ 65,569 $ ( 1,588 ) $ 78,007 As of December 31, 2021 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Accrued 30-89 Days 90+ Days Billed Unbilled Allowance Net Net investment in leases $ 143 $ 132 $ 825 $ 1,100 $ 12,619 $ ( 176 ) $ 13,543 Financed sales receivables 959 729 6,190 7,878 41,439 ( 1,413 ) 47,904 Total $ 1,102 $ 861 $ 7,015 $ 8,978 $ 54,058 $ ( 1,589 ) $ 61,447 |
Schedule of Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables on Nonaccrual Status | The following table provides information about the Company's net investment in leases and financed sale receivables that are on nonaccrual status as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021: As of September 30, 2022 As of December 31, 2021 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Recorded Allowance Net Recorded Allowance Net Net investment in leases $ 401 $ ( 47 ) $ 354 $ 871 $ ( 309 ) $ 562 Net financed sales receivables 20,483 ( 9,653 ) 10,830 8,642 ( 2,357 ) 6,285 Total $ 20,884 $ ( 9,700 ) $ 11,184 $ 9,513 $ ( 2,666 ) $ 6,847 |
Summary of Allowance for Credit Losses Related to Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables | The following tables summarize the activity in the allowance for credit losses related to the Company's net investment in leases and financed sale receivables for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021: Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 Net Investment Financed Net Investment Financed (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) in Leases Sales Receivables in Leases Sales Receivables Beginning balance $ 688 $ 11,038 $ 798 $ 5,414 Current period (reversal) provision, net ( 1 ) 72 ( 95 ) 5,847 Write-offs — — — — Foreign exchange ( 17 ) ( 151 ) ( 33 ) ( 302 ) Ending balance $ 670 $ 10,959 $ 670 $ 10,959 Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 Net Investment Net Financed Net Investment Net Financed (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) in Leases Sales Receivables in Leases Sales Receivables Beginning balance $ 579 $ 7,113 $ 557 $ 7,274 Current period reversal, net ( 84 ) ( 1,536 ) ( 64 ) ( 1,741 ) Write-offs — — — — Foreign exchange ( 1 ) ( 12 ) 1 32 Ending balance $ 494 $ 5,565 $ 494 $ 5,565 |
Summary of Allowance For Credit Losses Related to Variable Consideration Receivables | The following table summarizes the activity in the allowance for credit losses related to Variable Consideration Receivables for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Theater Theater Theater Theater Beginning balance $ 501 $ 2,028 $ 1,082 $ 1,887 Current period provision (reversal), net 57 ( 933 ) ( 515 ) ( 771 ) Write-offs — — — — Foreign exchange ( 24 ) ( 1 ) ( 33 ) ( 22 ) Ending balance $ 534 $ 1,094 $ 534 $ 1,094 |
Lease Arrangements (Tables)
Lease Arrangements (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Leases [Abstract] | |
Components of Operating Lease Expense | For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the components of lease expense recorded within Selling, General and Administrative expenses are as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 2022 2021 Operating lease cost: Amortization of operating lease assets $ 602 $ 684 $ 1,964 $ 2,098 Interest on operating lease liabilities 194 242 610 715 Short-term and variable lease costs 144 163 472 546 Finance lease cost: Amortization of finance lease assets 75 N/A 75 N/A Interest on finance lease liabilities 9 N/A 9 N/A Total lease cost $ 1,024 $ 1,089 $ 3,130 $ 3,359 |
Supplemental Cash and Non-Cash Flow Information Related to Leases | For the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, supplemental cash and non-cash information related to leases is as follows: Nine Months Ended September 30, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating leases $ 2,554 $ 2,907 Finance leases 890 N/A Supplemental disclosure of noncash leasing activities: Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations $ 2,997 $ 1,047 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease obligations 1,882 N/A |
Lessee Operating Lease Balance Sheet Amounts and Lines | As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows: September 30, December 31, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Assets Balance Sheet Location Operating lease right-of-use assets Property, plant and equipment $ 13,092 $ 12,132 Finance lease right-of-use assets Property, plant and equipment 1,805 N/A Liabilities Balance Sheet Location Operating lease liabilities Accrued and other liabilities $ 15,373 $ 14,691 Finance lease liabilities (1) Accrued and other liabilities 889 N/A (1) Recorded net of a $ 0.9 million upfront payment made upon execution of the finance lease arrangement. |
Lessee Leases Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term and Weighted Average Interest Rate | As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the weighted-average remaining lease term and weighted-average interest rate associated with the Company's leases are as follows: September 30, December 31, 2022 2021 Operating leases: Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) 6.1 7.0 Weighted-average discount rate 5.91 % 5.97 % Finance leases: Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) 5.0 N/A Weighted-average discount rate 6.00 % N/A |
Lessee Operating and Finance Lease, Maturity | As of September 30, 2022, the maturities of the Company's operating and finance lease liabilities are as follows: (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Operating Leases Finance Leases 2022 (three months remaining) $ 970 $ — 2023 3,441 480 2024 2,986 480 2025 2,410 — 2026 2,062 — Thereafter 6,475 — Total lease payments $ 18,344 $ 960 Less: interest expense ( 2,971 ) ( 71 ) Present value of lease liabilities $ 15,373 $ 889 |
Schedule of Maturities of Lease Receivables | The following lease payments are expected to be received by the Company for its sales-type leases and joint revenue sharing arrangements in each of the next five years and thereafter following the September 30, 2022 balance sheet date: Sales-Type Joint Revenue (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Leases Sharing Arrangements 2022 (three months remaining) $ 948 $ 47 2023 2,897 128 2024 2,871 — 2025 2,723 — 2026 2,472 — Thereafter 14,411 — Total $ 26,322 $ 175 |
Inventories (Tables)
Inventories (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Inventories | As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, Inventories consist of the following: September 30, December 31, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Raw materials $ 28,386 $ 20,551 Work-in-process 3,530 1,406 Finished goods 4,462 4,967 $ 36,378 $ 26,924 |
Borrowings (Tables)
Borrowings (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Revolving Credit Facility Borrowings | As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, Revolving Credit Facility Borrowings, Net includes the following: September 30, December 31, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Credit Facility borrowings $ — $ — Bank of China Facility borrowings 367 3,612 HSBC China Facility borrowings 4,396 — Unamortized debt issuance costs ( 2,103 ) ( 1,140 ) Revolving Credit Facility Borrowings, net $ 2,660 $ 2,472 |
Summary of Convertible Notes, Net | As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, Convertible Notes, Net (as defined below) are recorded within Convertible Notes and Other Borrowings, Net on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and consist of the following: September 30, December 31, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Convertible Notes $ 230,000 $ 230,000 Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs $ ( 5,245 ) ( 6,359 ) Convertible Notes, net $ 224,755 $ 223,641 |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_7
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Supplemental Information (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Summary of Selling Expenses, Including Sales Commissions and Other Selling Expenses | The following table summarizes the Company's selling expenses (reversals), including sales commissions and other selling expenses such as direct advertising and marketing expenses, which are recognized within Costs and Expenses Applicable to Revenues in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, for three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021: Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Sales Other Sales Other Technology sales (1) $ 269 $ 254 $ 259 $ 144 Image enhancement and maintenance services (2) — 3,678 — 3,292 Technology rentals (3) 225 363 51 675 Total $ 494 $ 4,295 $ 310 $ 4,111 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Sales Other Sales Other Technology sales (1) $ 316 $ 454 $ 701 $ 481 Image enhancement and maintenance services (2) — 11,443 — 6,006 Technology rentals (3) ( 64 ) 1,093 214 1,356 Total $ 252 $ 12,990 $ 915 $ 7,843 (1) Sales commissions paid prior to the recognition of the related revenue are deferred and recognized upon the client acceptance of the IMAX Theater System. Direct advertising and marketing costs for each theater are expensed as incurred. (2) Film exploitation costs, including advertising and marketing costs, are expensed as incurred. (3) Sales commissions related to joint revenue sharing arrangements accounted for as operating leases are recognized in the month they are earned by the salesperson, which is typically the month in which the theater system is installed, and are subject to subsequent performance-based adjustments. |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_8
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Supplemental Information (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] | |
Summary of Changes in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities | Nine Months Ended September 30, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Decrease (increase) in: Financing receivables $ 11,608 $ ( 1,693 ) Prepaid expenses ( 2,006 ) ( 2,767 ) Variable consideration receivables 1,147 ( 1,243 ) Other assets 280 664 Increase (decrease) in: Accounts payable 6,044 ( 5,135 ) Accrued and other liabilities ( 20,621 ) ( 1,728 ) $ ( 3,548 ) $ ( 11,902 ) |
Summary of Depreciation and Amortization | Nine Months Ended September 30, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Film assets $ 13,249 $ 10,661 Property, plant and equipment: Equipment supporting joint revenue sharing arrangements 16,639 16,784 Other property, plant and equipment (1) 7,055 7,176 Other intangible assets (2) 4,394 4,509 Other assets (3) 1,326 1,440 $ 42,663 $ 40,570 (1) Includes the amortization of laser projection systems, camera, and lens upgrades recorded in Research and Development on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations of $ 0.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 (2021 — $ 0.6 million ). (2) Includes the amortization of licenses and intellectual property recorded in Research and Development on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations of $ 1.0 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 (2021 — $ 1.0 million ). (3) Includes the amortization of lessee incentives provided by the Company to its customers under joint revenue sharing arrangements. |
Write-downs | Nine Months Ended September 30, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Other assets (1) $ 4,470 $ — Inventories (2) 503 468 Property, plant and equipment: Equipment supporting joint revenue sharing arrangements (3) 235 328 Other property, plant and equipment 9 — Other intangible assets 24 63 Film assets (4) 466 19 $ 5,707 $ 878 (1) In the nine months ended September 30, 2022 , the Company recognized a full impairment of its RMB 30.0 million ($ 4.5 million) investment in the film Mozart from Space (2021 — $ nil ) based on projected box office results and distribution costs. (See Note 17(e).) (2) In the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded write-downs of $ 0.5 million in Costs and Expenses Applicable to Technology Sal es. The write-downs recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 include $ 0.2 million related to excess and damaged inventory and $ 0.3 million recorded to reduce the carrying value of service parts held in Russia . In the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recorded write-downs of $ 0.5 million in Costs and Expenses Applicable to Technology Sales to reduce the carrying value of excess inventory. (3) In the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded charges of $ 0.2 million (2021 — $ 0.3 million ) in Costs and Expenses Applicable to Technology Rentals mostly related to an IMAX Theater System that was removed from its existing location, as well as the write-down of leased xenon-based digital systems which were taken out of service in connection with customer upgrades to laser-based digital systems. (4) In the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded impairment losses of $ 0.5 million (2021 — $ nil ) related to the write-down of DMR and documentary film assets. |
Significant Non-cash Investing Activities | Nine Months Ended September 30, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Net increase (decrease) in accruals related to: Cash consideration in respect of SSIMWAVE acquisition (1) $ 3,227 $ — Investment in equipment supporting joint revenue sharing arrangements 1,229 217 Acquisition of other intangible assets 45 ( 863 ) Purchases of property, plant and equipment (2) 103 ( 8 ) $ 4,604 $ ( 654 ) (1) As of September 30, 2022, the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets include a liability of $ 3.2 million related to its acquisition of SSIMWAVE on September 22, 2022, which is recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets within Accrued and Other Liabilities. (See Note 4.) (2) See Note 5 for supplemental disclosure of noncash leasing activities. |
Income Taxes (Tables)
Income Taxes (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Effective Tax Rates | For the three months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded income tax expense of $ 2.3 million (2021 — $ 4.4 million ). For the three months ended September 30, 2022, the Company's effective tax rate differs from the combined Canadian federal and provincial statutory income tax rate due to the following factors: Three Months Ended Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 September 30, 2021 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except rates) Amount Rate Amount Rate Income tax benefit at combined statutory rates $ 1,434 26.5 % $ 514 26.5 % Adjustments resulting from: Change of valuation allowance ( 4,264 ) ( 78.8 %) ( 4,270 ) ( 219.9 %) Shortfall tax benefits related to share-based compensation ( 2 ) — ( 4 ) ( 0.2 %) Changes to tax reserves ( 176 ) ( 3.3 %) ( 215 ) ( 11.1 %) Changes to deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from audit and other tax return adjustments ( 102 ) ( 1.9 %) 454 23.4 % Other non-deductible/non-taxable items 762 14.1 % ( 881 ) ( 45.4 %) Income tax expense $ ( 2,348 ) ( 43.4 %) $ ( 4,402 ) ( 226.7 %) For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded income tax expense of $ 8.1 million (2021 — $ 9.4 million ). For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company's effective tax rate differs from the combined Canadian federal and provincial statutory income tax rate due to the following factors: Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 September 30, 2021 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except rates) Amount Rate Amount Rate Income tax benefit at combined statutory rates $ 4,205 26.5 % $ 3,588 26.5 % Adjustments resulting from: Change of valuation allowance ( 14,699 ) ( 92.6 %) ( 14,248 ) ( 105.2 %) (Shortfall) excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation ( 154 ) ( 1.0 %) 709 5.2 % Changes to tax reserves ( 587 ) ( 3.7 %) 1,234 9.1 % Gain on sale of Maoyan investment not taxable — — 1,367 10.1 % Withholding taxes resulting from management's decision to no longer indefinitely reinvest the historical earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries — — ( 547 ) ( 4.0 %) Changes to deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from audit and other tax return adjustments 2,395 15.1 % ( 246 ) ( 1.8 %) Other non-deductible/non-taxable items 749 4.7 % ( 1,273 ) ( 9.4 %) Income tax expense $ ( 8,091 ) ( 51.0 %) $ ( 9,416 ) ( 69.5 %) For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded an additional $ 14.7 million ( 2021 — $ 14.2 million) valuation allowance against deferred tax assets in jurisdictions where management cannot reliably forecast that sufficient future tax liabilities will arise in specific jurisdictions, which includes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Accordingly, the tax benefit associated with the current period losses in these jurisdictions is not ultimately reflected in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. |
Income Tax Expense in Other Comprehensive Loss | For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Income Tax Expense related to the components of Other Comprehensive Loss is as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 2022 2021 Unrealized change in cash flow hedging instruments $ 411 $ 199 $ 488 $ 42 Realized change in cash flow hedging instruments ( 19 ) 82 ( 44 ) 358 Reclassification of unrealized change in ineffective cash flow hedging instruments — 7 — 83 Defined benefit and postretirement benefit plans ( 12 ) ( 12 ) ( 36 ) ( 37 ) $ 380 $ 276 $ 408 $ 446 |
Capital Stock and Reserves (Tab
Capital Stock and Reserves (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Stock Compensation | Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 2022 2021 Cost and expenses applicable to revenues $ 312 $ 314 $ 820 $ 920 Selling, general and administrative expenses 4,985 5,706 17,974 17,046 Research and development 107 89 299 245 $ 5,404 $ 6,109 $ 19,093 $ 18,211 |
Stock-based Compensation by Plan Type | The following table summarizes the Company's share-based compensation expense (reversal) by each award type: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 2022 2021 Stock Options $ 120 $ 253 $ 449 $ 808 Restricted Share Units 3,516 3,900 11,405 11,524 Performance Stock Units 1,864 1,183 5,317 3,169 IMAX China Stock Options 17 41 75 143 IMAX China Long Term Incentive Plan Restricted Share Units 122 600 1,712 2,217 IMAX China Long Term Incentive Plan Performance Stock Units ( 235 ) 132 135 350 $ 5,404 $ 6,109 $ 19,093 $ 18,211 |
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity | The following table summarizes the activity under the Company's Stock Option Plan ("SOP") and the IMAX Corporation Second Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan (as may be amended, "IMAX LTIP") for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021: Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise 2022 2021 2022 2021 Stock options outstanding, beginning of period 3,736,157 4,892,962 $ 26.61 $ 26.81 Granted — — — — Exercised — ( 41,613 ) — 21.23 Forfeited — ( 86,587 ) — 22.51 Expired ( 126,569 ) ( 903,038 ) 33.61 28.31 Cancelled ( 4,849 ) ( 123,220 ) 27.03 26.68 Stock options outstanding, end of period 3,604,739 3,738,504 26.36 26.61 Stock options exercisable, end of period 3,523,032 3,487,857 26.45 26.93 |
Restricted Stock Units Activity under the IMAX LTIP | The following table summarizes the activity in respect of RSUs issued under the IMAX LTIP for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021: Number of Awards Weighted Average Grant Date 2022 2021 2022 2021 RSUs outstanding, beginning of period 1,457,883 1,564,838 $ 19.16 $ 18.33 Granted 694,131 831,123 19.42 21.03 Vested and settled ( 714,496 ) ( 571,616 ) 18.68 19.11 Forfeited ( 108,504 ) ( 231,380 ) 20.37 19.50 RSUs outstanding, end of period 1,329,014 1,592,965 19.45 19.29 |
Performance Stock Units Activity under the IMAX LTIP | The following table summarizes the activity in respect of PSUs issued under the IMAX LTIP for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021: Number of Awards Weighted Average Grant Date 2022 2021 2022 2021 PSUs outstanding, beginning of period 613,405 361,844 $ 18.21 $ 15.68 Granted 359,138 309,574 20.34 20.77 Forfeited ( 37,266 ) ( 54,634 ) 19.79 16.08 PSUs outstanding, end of period 935,277 616,784 18.97 18.20 |
Basic and Diluted Per-share Computations | The following table reconciles the denominator of the basic and diluted weighted average share computations: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, (In thousands) 2022 2021 2022 2021 Issued and outstanding, beginning of period 56,095 59,396 58,654 58,921 Weighted average number of shares (repurchased) issued, net ( 56 ) ( 152 ) ( 1,353 ) 286 Weighted average number of shares outstanding — basic 56,039 59,244 57,301 59,207 Weighted average effect of potential common shares, if dilutive — — — — Weighted average number of shares outstanding — diluted 56,039 59,244 57,301 59,207 |
Revenue from Contracts with C_2
Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Disaggregation of Revenue by Segment | The following tables summarize the Company's revenues by type and reportable segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021: Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 Revenue from Contracts with Customers Revenue from (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Fixed Variable Lease Finance Income Total Technology sales IMAX Systems (1) $ 11,162 $ 2,671 $ 207 $ — $ 14,040 Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, fixed fees — — 998 — 998 Other Theater Business 2,107 — — — 2,107 All Other 919 1 — — 920 Sub-total 14,188 2,672 1,205 — 18,065 Image enhancement and maintenance services IMAX DMR — 19,919 — — 19,919 IMAX Maintenance 13,939 — — — 13,939 Film Distribution 157 924 — — 1,081 Film Post-Production 968 — — — 968 All Other — 326 — — 326 Sub-total 15,064 21,169 — — 36,233 Technology rentals Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, contingent rent — — 12,540 — 12,540 Sub-total — — 12,540 — 12,540 Finance income IMAX Systems — — — 1,917 1,917 Total $ 29,252 $ 23,841 $ 13,745 $ 1,917 $ 68,755 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 Revenue from Contracts with Customers Revenue from (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Fixed Variable Lease Finance Income Total Technology sales IMAX Systems (1) $ 22,032 $ 4,055 $ 241 $ — $ 26,328 Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, fixed fees — — 2,486 — 2,486 Other Theater Business 3,697 — — — 3,697 All Other 2,677 82 — — 2,759 Sub-total 28,406 4,137 2,727 — 35,270 Image enhancement and maintenance services IMAX DMR — 67,064 — — 67,064 IMAX Maintenance 43,564 — — — 43,564 Film Distribution 324 2,179 — — 2,503 Film Post-Production 2,915 — — — 2,915 All Other — 1,239 — — 1,239 Sub-total 46,803 70,482 — — 117,285 Technology rentals Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, contingent rent — — 43,708 — 43,708 All Other — — 18 — 18 Sub-total — — 43,726 — 43,726 Finance income IMAX Systems — — — 6,478 6,478 Total $ 75,209 $ 74,619 $ 46,453 $ 6,478 $ 202,759 Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 Revenue from Contracts with Customers Revenue from (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Fixed Variable Lease Finance Income Total Technology sales IMAX Systems (1) $ 9,701 $ 802 $ 98 $ — $ 10,601 Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, fixed fees — — 1,036 — 1,036 Other Theater Business 363 — — — 363 All Other 1,154 6 — — 1,160 Sub-total 11,218 808 1,134 — 13,160 Image enhancement and maintenance services IMAX DMR — 15,701 — — 15,701 IMAX Maintenance 13,055 — — — 13,055 Film Distribution 203 496 — — 699 Film Post-Production 899 — — — 899 All Other — 234 — — 234 Sub-total 14,157 16,431 — — 30,588 Technology rentals Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, contingent rent — — 9,887 — 9,887 All Other — — 332 — 332 Sub-total — — 10,219 — 10,219 Finance income IMAX Systems — — — 2,635 2,635 Total $ 25,375 $ 17,239 $ 11,353 $ 2,635 $ 56,602 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 Revenue from Contracts with Customers Revenue from (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Fixed Variable Lease Finance Income Total Technology sales IMAX Systems (1) $ 20,143 $ 2,573 $ 4,220 $ — $ 26,936 Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, fixed fees — — 3,776 — 3,776 Other Theater Business 1,275 — — — 1,275 All Other 2,474 47 — — 2,521 Sub-total 23,892 2,620 7,996 — 34,508 Image enhancement and maintenance services IMAX DMR — 39,438 — — 39,438 IMAX Maintenance 33,196 — — — 33,196 Film Distribution 204 911 — — 1,115 Film Post-Production 2,886 — — — 2,886 All Other — 279 — — 279 Sub-total 36,286 40,628 — — 76,914 Technology rentals Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, contingent rent — — 26,108 — 26,108 All Other — — 600 — 600 Sub-total — — 26,708 — 26,708 Finance income IMAX Systems — — — 8,181 8,181 Total $ 60,178 $ 43,248 $ 34,704 $ 8,181 $ 146,311 (1) Includes r evenues earned from sale and sales-type lease arrangements involving new and upgraded IMAX Theater Systems, as well as the impact of renewals and amendments to existing theater system arrangements. |
Segment Reporting (Tables)
Segment Reporting (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Segment Reporting Information by Category and Reportable Segment | The following table presents the Company's revenue and gross margin (margin loss) by category and reportable segment for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021: Revenue (1) Gross Margin (Margin Loss) (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 2022 2021 IMAX Technology Network IMAX DMR $ 19,919 $ 15,701 $ 11,408 $ 7,293 JRSA, contingent rent 12,540 9,887 6,302 3,626 32,459 25,588 17,710 10,919 IMAX Technology Sales and Maintenance IMAX Systems (2) 15,957 13,236 9,029 8,086 JRSA, fixed fees 998 1,036 ( 154 ) 280 IMAX Maintenance 13,939 13,055 6,406 6,462 Other Theater Business (3) 2,107 363 168 64 33,001 27,690 15,449 14,892 Film Distribution and Post-Production Film Distribution 1,081 699 ( 2,369 ) ( 4 ) Post-Production 968 899 287 420 2,049 1,598 ( 2,082 ) 416 Sub-total for reportable segments 67,509 54,876 31,077 26,227 All Other (4) 1,246 1,726 624 1,260 Total $ 68,755 $ 56,602 $ 31,701 $ 27,487 The following table presents the Company's revenue and gross margin (margin loss) by category and reportable segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021: Revenue (1) Gross Margin (Margin Loss) (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 2022 2021 IMAX Technology Network IMAX DMR $ 67,064 $ 39,438 $ 42,965 $ 22,405 JRSA, contingent rent 43,708 26,108 25,389 7,299 110,772 65,546 68,354 29,704 IMAX Technology Sales and Maintenance IMAX Systems (2) 32,806 35,117 18,432 21,646 JRSA, fixed fees 2,486 3,776 79 783 IMAX Maintenance 43,564 33,196 21,643 15,360 Other Theater Business (3) 3,697 1,283 314 269 82,553 73,372 40,468 38,058 Film Distribution and Post-Production Film Distribution 2,503 1,115 ( 4,631 ) ( 319 ) Post-Production 2,915 2,886 1,161 1,316 5,418 4,001 ( 3,470 ) 997 Sub-total for reportable segments 198,743 142,919 105,352 68,759 All Other (4) 4,016 3,392 2,156 1,612 Total $ 202,759 $ 146,311 $ 107,508 $ 70,371 (1) The Company's largest customer represents 11 % and 13 % , respectively, of total Revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 (2021 — 18 % and 22 % , respectively). No single customer comprises more than 10% of the Company's total Accounts Receivable as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 . (2) The revenue from this segment includes the initial upfront payments and the present value of fixed minimum payments from sale and sales-type lease arrangements of IMAX Theater Systems, as well as the present value of estimated variable consideration from sales of IMAX Theater Systems. To a lesser extent, the revenue from this segment also includes finance income associated with these revenue streams. (3) The revenue from this segment principally includes after-market sales of IMAX Theater System parts and 3D glasses. (4) All Other includes the results from IMAX Enhanced , SSIMWAVE, and other ancillary activities. In the first quarter of 2022, the Company's internal reporting was updated to reclassify the results of IMAX Enhanced out of the New Business Initiatives segment into All Other for segment reporting purposes. Prior period comparatives have been revised to conform with the current period presentation. The results of SSIMWAVE, which was acquired on September 22, 2022, were not material to the period. (See Note 4 for additional information related to the Company's acquisition of SSIMWAVE) |
Summary of Revenues By Geographic Area | The following table summarizes the Company's revenues by geographic area for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 2022 2021 United States $ 23,168 $ 16,469 $ 75,881 $ 34,275 Greater China 14,889 22,203 47,602 75,634 Asia (excluding China) 13,921 4,925 31,045 12,837 Western Europe 8,938 7,634 26,700 11,160 Latin America 2,397 1,181 6,826 1,579 Canada 1,780 1,083 5,520 620 Russia/the CIS & Ukraine (1) 1,638 1,353 2,794 4,577 Rest of the World 2,024 1,754 6,391 5,629 Total $ 68,755 $ 56,602 $ 202,759 $ 146,311 (1) In addition to Russia, the CIS includes Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Commencing i n March 2022, in response to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and resulting sanctions, the Company suspended its operations in Russia and Belarus. As of September 30, 2022 , the IMAX network includes 54 theaters in Russia, nine theaters in Ukraine, and one theater in Belarus. |
Employees Pension and Postret_2
Employees Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
SERP Benefits [Member] | |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |
Amounts Accrued | As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company's projected benefit obligation and unfunded status related to the SERP are as follows: September 30, December 31, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Projected benefit obligation: Obligation, beginning of period $ 20,056 $ 20,116 Interest cost 120 72 Actuarial gain — ( 132 ) Obligation, end of period and unfunded status $ 20,176 $ 20,056 |
Financial Instruments (Tables)
Financial Instruments (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items] | |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments | The carrying values of the Company's Cash and Cash Equivalents, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Accrued and Other Liabilities due within one year approximate their fair values due to the short-term maturity of these instruments. Including these instruments, the Company's financial instruments consist of the following: As of September 30, 2022 As of December 31, 2021 (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated Level 1 Cash and cash equivalents (1) $ 87,151 $ 87,151 $ 189,711 $ 189,711 Equity securities (2) 1,095 1,095 1,087 1,087 Level 2 Net financed sales receivables (3) $ 97,770 $ 96,019 $ 112,657 $ 112,662 Net investment in sales-type leases (3) 24,848 24,823 28,392 28,407 Equity securities (1) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 COLI (4) 3,366 3,366 3,275 3,275 Foreign exchange contracts — designated forwards (2) ( 1,608 ) ( 1,608 ) 79 79 Bank of China Facility borrowings (1) ( 4,763 ) ( 4,763 ) ( 3,612 ) ( 3,612 ) Federal Economic Development Loan (3) ( 1,772 ) ( 1,772 ) n/a n/a Convertible Notes (5) ( 230,000 ) ( 193,400 ) ( 230,000 ) ( 223,100 ) Level 3 Interest in film classified as a financial instrument (6) $ — $ — $ — $ — (1) Recorded at cost, which approximates fair value. (2) Fair value is determined using quoted prices in active markets. (3) Fair value is estimated based on discounting future cash flows at currently available interest rates with comparable terms. (4) Measured at cash surrender value, which approximates fair value. (5) Fair value is determined using quoted market prices that are observable in the market or that could be derived from observable market data. (6) Recorded at amortized cost less impairment losses. Inputs used in the calculation of estimated fair value include management's projection of future box office and ancillary receipts for the film net of distribution costs and other costs in accordance with the investment agreement. See 17(e) below. |
Notional Amount of Derivative | The following tabular disclosures reflect the impact that derivative instruments and hedging activities have on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements: Notional value of foreign exchange contracts : September 30, December 31, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts — Forwards $ 30,806 $ 26,702 |
Fair Value of Foreign Exchange Contracts | Fair value of derivatives in foreign exchange contracts : September 30, December 31, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Balance Sheet Location 2022 2021 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Foreign exchange contracts — Forwards Other assets $ — $ 184 Accrued and other liabilities ( 1,608 ) ( 105 ) $ ( 1,608 ) $ 79 |
Derivatives in Foreign Currency Hedging Relationships | Derivatives in foreign currency hedging relationships are as follows : Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 2022 2021 Foreign exchange contracts Derivative Loss — Forwards Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion) $ ( 1,567 ) $ ( 759 ) $ ( 1,862 ) $ ( 159 ) Location of Derivative (Loss) Gain Reclassified from AOCI Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) (Effective Portion) 2022 2021 2022 2021 Foreign exchange contracts Selling, general and — Forwards administrative expenses $ ( 80 ) $ 312 $ ( 175 ) $ 1,367 |
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | |
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items] | |
Derivatives in Foreign Currency Hedging Relationships | Non-designated derivatives in foreign currency relationships are as follows : Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) Location of Derivative (Loss) Gain 2022 2021 2022 2021 Foreign exchange contracts Selling, general and — Forwards administrative expenses $ — $ ( 122 ) $ — $ 269 |
Non-Controlling Interests (Tabl
Non-Controlling Interests (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Temporary Equity Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Summary of Movement of the Non-controlling Interest in Temporary Equity Related to Original Film Fund | The following table summarizes the movement of the non-controlling interest in temporary equity related to the Original Film Fund for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021: September 30, (In thousands of U.S. Dollars) 2022 2021 Beginning balance $ 758 $ 759 Net (loss) income ( 22 ) 1 Ending balance $ 736 $ 760 |
Basis of Presentation - Additio
Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) Theater | Sep. 07, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) | |
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ||||
Other equity | $ 179,571 | $ 174,620 | ||
Non-controlling interests | 63,859 | 73,531 | ||
Total shareholders' equity | $ 337,198 | $ 429,614 | $ 419,710 | |
Number of variable interest entities | ten | |||
Fixed contracted theater value | $ 22,900 | |||
Unsecured claims related to receivable from bankruptcy entities | $ 11,400 | |||
Russia [Member] | ||||
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ||||
Number of theaters | Theater | 54 | |||
Number of backlog theaters | Theater | 14 | |||
Ukraine [Member] | ||||
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ||||
Number of theaters | Theater | 9 | |||
Number of backlog theaters | Theater | 1 | |||
Belarus [Member] | ||||
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ||||
Number of theaters | Theater | 1 | |||
Number of backlog theaters | Theater | 5 | |||
Revision of Prior Period, Reclassification, Adjustment | ||||
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ||||
Other equity | 9,500 | |||
Non-controlling interests | $ 9,500 | |||
Total shareholders' equity | $ 0 | |||
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | ||||
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ||||
Number of variable interest entities primary beneficiary | five | |||
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member] | ||||
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ||||
Number of variable interest entities not a primary beneficiary | five |
Basis of Presentation - VIEs To
Basis of Presentation - VIEs Total Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ||
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Total Assets | $ 800,227 | $ 883,247 |
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Total Liabilities | 462,293 | 452,875 |
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | ||
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] | ||
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Total Assets | 1,542 | 1,576 |
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Total Liabilities | $ 256 | $ 259 |
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic - A
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic - Additional Information (Details) - Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic [Member] - IMAX [Member] - Greater China [Member] | 3 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Impact Of Coronavirus Nineteen Pandemic [Line Items] | |
Percentage of global theater network open | 92% |
Average percentage of global theater network open | 82% |
Acquisition - Additional Inform
Acquisition - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 22, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Cash payments | $ 12,639 | ||
Professional fees | $ 1,000 | ||
SSIMWAVE Inc. [Member] | |||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Business acquisition, date of acquisition agreement | Sep. 22, 2022 | ||
Purchase price | $ 23,145 | ||
Cash payments | 19,448 | ||
Cash paid on closing date | 16,200 | ||
Business combination common shares with fair value | $ 1,947 | ||
Number of common shares issued | 160,547 | ||
Contingent consideration fair value | $ 1,750 | ||
Business combination maximum amount of possible earn out payment paid to sellers in aggregate amount | $ 2,000 |
Acquisition - Schedule of Subje
Acquisition - Schedule of Subject to Revision Upon Completion of Valuation Procedures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 22, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Cash payments | $ 12,639 | ||
Goodwill | $ 61,718 | $ 39,027 | |
SSIMWAVE Inc. [Member] | |||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Cash payments | $ 19,448 | ||
Business combination common shares with fair value | 1,947 | ||
Earn-Out Payment | 1,750 | ||
Total Purchase Price | 23,145 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 3,582 | ||
Accounts receivable | 158 | ||
Property, plant and equipment | 409 | ||
Other assets | 442 | ||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (1,091) | ||
Deferred revenue | (1,274) | ||
Federal economic development loan, net of unaccreted interest benefit | (1,772) | ||
Goodwill | 22,691 | ||
Total Purchase Price | $ 23,145 |
Receivables - Summary of Allowa
Receivables - Summary of Allowance For Credit Losses Related to Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Accounts Receivable Allowance For Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||||
Beginning balance | $ 13,355 | $ 12,306 | $ 11,946 | $ 14,295 |
Current period provision (reversal), net | 623 | (764) | 2,856 | (2,308) |
Write-offs | (4) | (313) | (565) | (800) |
Foreign exchange | (237) | (87) | (500) | (45) |
Ending balance | 13,737 | 11,142 | 13,737 | 11,142 |
Theatre Operators [Member] | ||||
Accounts Receivable Allowance For Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||||
Beginning balance | 10,704 | 8,597 | 8,867 | 8,368 |
Current period provision (reversal), net | 211 | (489) | 2,326 | (111) |
Write-offs | (43) | (43) | (278) | |
Foreign exchange | (216) | (89) | (451) | (3) |
Ending balance | 10,699 | 7,976 | 10,699 | 7,976 |
Studios [Member] | ||||
Accounts Receivable Allowance For Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||||
Beginning balance | 1,744 | 2,517 | 1,994 | 4,481 |
Current period provision (reversal), net | 30 | (251) | (68) | (1,928) |
Write-offs | (4) | (270) | (128) | (522) |
Foreign exchange | (21) | 2 | (49) | (33) |
Ending balance | 1,749 | 1,998 | 1,749 | 1,998 |
Other [Member] | ||||
Accounts Receivable Allowance For Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||||
Beginning balance | 907 | 1,192 | 1,085 | 1,446 |
Current period provision (reversal), net | 382 | (24) | 598 | (269) |
Write-offs | (394) | |||
Foreign exchange | (9) | |||
Ending balance | $ 1,289 | $ 1,168 | $ 1,289 | $ 1,168 |
Receivables - Additional Inform
Receivables - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 07, 2022 | |
Current Expected Credit Losses [Line Items] | |||||
Unsecured claims related to receivable from bankruptcy entities | $ 11,400,000 | ||||
Finance Income related to the net investment in leases in nonaccrual status | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | |
Finance Income related to the financed sales receivables in nonaccrual status | 100,000 | 100,000 | 400,000 | 100,000 | |
Finance income related to net investment in leases with billed amounts past due | 100,000 | 100,000 | |||
Finance income related to financed sale receivables with billed amounts past due | 1,100,000 | 1,300,000 | 3,100,000 | 3,600,000 | |
Maximum [Member] | |||||
Current Expected Credit Losses [Line Items] | |||||
Finance income related to net investment in leases with billed amounts past due | 100,000 | 100,000 | |||
Foreign Movie Studios [Member] | |||||
Current Expected Credit Losses [Line Items] | |||||
Increase (decrease) in allowance for current expected credit losses, accounts receivables | $ (1,200,000) | $ (3,200,000) | |||
Theatre Operators [Member] | |||||
Current Expected Credit Losses [Line Items] | |||||
Increase (decrease) in allowance for current expected credit losses, variable consideration receivables | (500,000) | ||||
Theatre Operators [Member] | Variable Consideration Receivables [Member] | |||||
Current Expected Credit Losses [Line Items] | |||||
Increase (decrease) investment in leases and financed sale receivables provision for current expected credit losses | (100,000) | 5,400,000 | |||
Theatre Operators [Member] | Current Expected Credit Losses For Accounts Receivable [Member] | |||||
Current Expected Credit Losses [Line Items] | |||||
Increase (decrease) in allowance for current expected credit losses, accounts receivables | 400,000 | $ 1,800,000 | |||
Theatre Operators [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||||
Current Expected Credit Losses [Line Items] | |||||
Increase (decrease) in allowance for current expected credit losses, variable consideration receivables | 100,000 | ||||
Studios [Member] | |||||
Current Expected Credit Losses [Line Items] | |||||
Increase (decrease) in allowance for current expected credit losses, accounts receivables | $ (100,000) |
Receivables - Schedule of Finan
Receivables - Schedule of Financing Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Net investment in leases | ||
Gross minimum payments due under sales-type leases | $ 26,322 | $ 29,953 |
Unearned finance income | (661) | (763) |
Present value of minimum payments due under sales-type leases | 25,661 | 29,190 |
Allowance for credit losses | (670) | (798) |
Net investment in leases | 24,991 | 28,392 |
Financed sales receivables | ||
Gross minimum payments due under financed sales | 137,586 | 152,315 |
Unearned finance income | (29,000) | (34,244) |
Present value of minimum payments due under financed sales | 108,586 | 118,071 |
Allowance for credit losses | (10,959) | (5,414) |
Net financed sales receivables | 97,627 | 112,657 |
Total financing receivables | 122,618 | 141,049 |
Net financed sales receivables due within one year | 30,360 | 29,115 |
Net financed sales receivables due after one year | 67,267 | 83,542 |
Net financed sales receivables | $ 97,627 | $ 112,657 |
Receivables - Schedule of Weigh
Receivables - Schedule of Weighted-average Remaining Lease Term and Weighted-average Interest Rate (Details) | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) | ||
Sales-type lease arrangements | 8 years 9 months 18 days | 9 years 7 months 6 days |
Weighted-average interest rate | ||
Sales-type lease arrangements | 6.83% | 6.56% |
Financed sales receivables | 8.82% | 8.79% |
Receivables - Schedule of Net I
Receivables - Schedule of Net Investment In Leases by Credit Quality Indicator (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Net Investment In Lease Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items] | ||
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Current fiscal year | $ 1,027 | $ 11,030 |
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Before latest fiscal year | 9,855 | 3,991 |
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Two years before latest fiscal year | 3,570 | 7,973 |
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Three years before latest fiscal year | 7,171 | 2,574 |
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Four years before latest fiscal year | 2,364 | 823 |
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Prior | 1,674 | 2,799 |
Net Investment in Lease, Total | 25,661 | 29,190 |
In Good Standing [Member] | ||
Net Investment In Lease Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items] | ||
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Current fiscal year | 1,027 | 11,030 |
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Before latest fiscal year | 9,855 | 3,991 |
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Two years before latest fiscal year | 3,570 | 7,973 |
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Three years before latest fiscal year | 7,171 | 2,574 |
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Four years before latest fiscal year | 1,939 | 823 |
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Prior | 1,273 | 1,928 |
Net Investment in Lease, Total | 24,835 | 28,319 |
Credit Watch [Member] | ||
Net Investment In Lease Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items] | ||
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Four years before latest fiscal year | 425 | |
Net Investment in Lease, Total | 425 | |
Transactions Suspended [Member] | ||
Net Investment In Lease Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items] | ||
Net investment leases, By Origination Year, Prior | 401 | 871 |
Net Investment in Lease, Total | $ 401 | $ 871 |
Receivables - Schedule of Fin_2
Receivables - Schedule of Financed Sale Receivables by Credit Quality Indicator (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items] | ||
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Current fiscal year | $ 4,533 | $ 12,520 |
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Before lastest fiscal year | 11,450 | 8,251 |
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Two year before latest fiscal year | 7,802 | 11,671 |
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Three year before latest fiscal year | 10,854 | 13,696 |
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Four year before latest fiscal year | 12,778 | 15,714 |
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Prior | 61,169 | 56,219 |
Financed sales receivables, Total | 134,247 | 147,261 |
Financing Receivable [Member] | ||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items] | ||
Financed sales receivables, Total | 108,586 | 118,071 |
In Good Standing [Member] | ||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items] | ||
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Current fiscal year | 4,517 | 12,520 |
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Before lastest fiscal year | 10,506 | 8,251 |
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Two year before latest fiscal year | 7,659 | 10,593 |
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Three year before latest fiscal year | 8,466 | 13,278 |
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Four year before latest fiscal year | 11,248 | 12,615 |
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Prior | 44,289 | 47,950 |
In Good Standing [Member] | Financing Receivable [Member] | ||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items] | ||
Financed sales receivables, Total | 86,685 | 105,207 |
Credit Watch [Member] | ||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items] | ||
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Current fiscal year | 16 | |
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Two year before latest fiscal year | 1 | |
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Four year before latest fiscal year | 321 | |
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Prior | 1,399 | 1,292 |
Credit Watch [Member] | Financing Receivable [Member] | ||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items] | ||
Financed sales receivables, Total | 1,416 | 1,613 |
Pre-Approved Transactions [Member] | ||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items] | ||
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Before lastest fiscal year | 283 | |
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Two year before latest fiscal year | 743 | |
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Three year before latest fiscal year | 1,216 | 418 |
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Four year before latest fiscal year | 329 | 2,098 |
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Prior | 7,056 | 3,650 |
Pre-Approved Transactions [Member] | Financing Receivable [Member] | ||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items] | ||
Financed sales receivables, Total | 8,884 | 6,909 |
Transactions Suspended [Member] | ||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items] | ||
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Before lastest fiscal year | 661 | |
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Two year before latest fiscal year | 142 | 335 |
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Three year before latest fiscal year | 1,172 | |
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Four year before latest fiscal year | 1,201 | 680 |
Financed sales receivables, By Origination Year, Prior | 8,425 | 3,327 |
Transactions Suspended [Member] | Financing Receivable [Member] | ||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items] | ||
Financed sales receivables, Total | $ 11,601 | $ 4,342 |
Receivables - Schedule of Aging
Receivables - Schedule of Aging Analysis for Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current And Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | $ 16,489 | $ 12,765 | ||||
Unbilled | 117,758 | 134,496 | ||||
Financed sales receivables, Total | 134,247 | 147,261 | ||||
Allowance for Credit Losses | (11,629) | (6,212) | ||||
Total financing receivables | 122,618 | 141,049 | ||||
Net Investment in Leases [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current And Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 2,493 | 1,648 | ||||
Unbilled | 23,168 | 27,542 | ||||
Financed sales receivables, Total | 25,661 | 29,190 | ||||
Allowance for Credit Losses | (670) | $ (688) | (798) | $ (494) | $ (579) | $ (557) |
Total financing receivables | 24,991 | 28,392 | ||||
Net Financed Sales Receivables [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current And Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 13,996 | 11,117 | ||||
Unbilled | 94,590 | 106,954 | ||||
Financed sales receivables, Total | 108,586 | 118,071 | ||||
Allowance for Credit Losses | (10,959) | $ (11,038) | (5,414) | $ (5,565) | $ (7,113) | $ (7,274) |
Total financing receivables | 97,627 | 112,657 | ||||
Accrued and Current [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current And Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 1,676 | 1,975 | ||||
Accrued and Current [Member] | Net Investment in Leases [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current And Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 235 | 225 | ||||
Accrued and Current [Member] | Net Financed Sales Receivables [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current And Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 1,441 | 1,750 | ||||
30 to 89 Days Past Due [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current And Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 1,278 | 1,145 | ||||
30 to 89 Days Past Due [Member] | Net Investment in Leases [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current And Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 192 | 156 | ||||
30 to 89 Days Past Due [Member] | Net Financed Sales Receivables [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current And Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 1,086 | 989 | ||||
Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current And Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 13,535 | 9,645 | ||||
Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due [Member] | Net Investment in Leases [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current And Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 2,066 | 1,267 | ||||
Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due [Member] | Net Financed Sales Receivables [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Current And Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | $ 11,469 | $ 8,378 |
Receivables - Schedule of Net_2
Receivables - Schedule of Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables with Billed Amounts Past Due Continues to Accrue Finance Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | $ 16,489 | $ 12,765 | ||||
Unbilled | 117,758 | 134,496 | ||||
Allowance for Credit Losses | (11,629) | (6,212) | ||||
Total financing receivables | 122,618 | 141,049 | ||||
Net Investment in Leases [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 2,493 | 1,648 | ||||
Unbilled | 23,168 | 27,542 | ||||
Allowance for Credit Losses | (670) | $ (688) | (798) | $ (494) | $ (579) | $ (557) |
Total financing receivables | 24,991 | 28,392 | ||||
Net Financed Sales Receivables [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 13,996 | 11,117 | ||||
Unbilled | 94,590 | 106,954 | ||||
Allowance for Credit Losses | (10,959) | $ (11,038) | (5,414) | $ (5,565) | $ (7,113) | $ (7,274) |
Total financing receivables | 97,627 | 112,657 | ||||
Accrued and Current [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 1,676 | 1,975 | ||||
Accrued and Current [Member] | Net Investment in Leases [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 235 | 225 | ||||
Accrued and Current [Member] | Net Financed Sales Receivables [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 1,441 | 1,750 | ||||
30 to 89 Days Past Due [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 1,278 | 1,145 | ||||
30 to 89 Days Past Due [Member] | Net Investment in Leases [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 192 | 156 | ||||
30 to 89 Days Past Due [Member] | Net Financed Sales Receivables [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 1,086 | 989 | ||||
Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 13,535 | 9,645 | ||||
Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due [Member] | Net Investment in Leases [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 2,066 | 1,267 | ||||
Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due [Member] | Net Financed Sales Receivables [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 11,469 | 8,378 | ||||
Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables Continue to Accrue Finance Income [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 14,026 | 8,978 | ||||
Unbilled | 65,569 | 54,058 | ||||
Allowance for Credit Losses | (1,588) | (1,589) | ||||
Total financing receivables | 78,007 | 61,447 | ||||
Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables Continue to Accrue Finance Income [Member] | Net Investment in Leases [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 2,457 | 1,100 | ||||
Unbilled | 18,743 | 12,619 | ||||
Allowance for Credit Losses | (255) | (176) | ||||
Total financing receivables | 20,945 | 13,543 | ||||
Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables Continue to Accrue Finance Income [Member] | Net Financed Sales Receivables [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 11,569 | 7,878 | ||||
Unbilled | 46,826 | 41,439 | ||||
Allowance for Credit Losses | (1,333) | (1,413) | ||||
Total financing receivables | 57,062 | 47,904 | ||||
Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables Continue to Accrue Finance Income [Member] | Accrued and Current [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 1,298 | 1,102 | ||||
Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables Continue to Accrue Finance Income [Member] | Accrued and Current [Member] | Net Investment in Leases [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 199 | 143 | ||||
Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables Continue to Accrue Finance Income [Member] | Accrued and Current [Member] | Net Financed Sales Receivables [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 1,099 | 959 | ||||
Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables Continue to Accrue Finance Income [Member] | 30 to 89 Days Past Due [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 1,129 | 861 | ||||
Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables Continue to Accrue Finance Income [Member] | 30 to 89 Days Past Due [Member] | Net Investment in Leases [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 192 | 132 | ||||
Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables Continue to Accrue Finance Income [Member] | 30 to 89 Days Past Due [Member] | Net Financed Sales Receivables [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 937 | 729 | ||||
Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables Continue to Accrue Finance Income [Member] | Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 11,599 | 7,015 | ||||
Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables Continue to Accrue Finance Income [Member] | Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due [Member] | Net Investment in Leases [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | 2,066 | 825 | ||||
Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables Continue to Accrue Finance Income [Member] | Equal To Greater Than 90 Days Past Due [Member] | Net Financed Sales Receivables [Member] | ||||||
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items] | ||||||
Billed | $ 9,533 | $ 6,190 |
Receivables - Schedule of Net_3
Receivables - Schedule of Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables on Nonaccrual Status (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Financing Receivable Nonaccrual Status [Line Items] | ||
Recorded Receivable | $ 20,884 | $ 9,513 |
Allowance for Credit Losses | (9,700) | (2,666) |
Net | 11,184 | 6,847 |
Net Investment in Leases [Member] | ||
Financing Receivable Nonaccrual Status [Line Items] | ||
Recorded Receivable | 401 | 871 |
Allowance for Credit Losses | (47) | (309) |
Net | 354 | 562 |
Net Financed Sales Receivables [Member] | ||
Financing Receivable Nonaccrual Status [Line Items] | ||
Recorded Receivable | 20,483 | 8,642 |
Allowance for Credit Losses | (9,653) | (2,357) |
Net | $ 10,830 | $ 6,285 |
Receivables - Summary of Allo_2
Receivables - Summary of Allowance for Credit Losses Related to Net Investment in Leases and Financed Sale Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Line Items] | ||||
Beginning balance | $ 6,212 | |||
Ending balance | $ 11,629 | 11,629 | ||
Net Investment in Leases [Member] | ||||
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Line Items] | ||||
Beginning balance | 688 | $ 579 | 798 | $ 557 |
Current period (reversal) provision, net | (1) | (84) | (95) | (64) |
Foreign exchange | (17) | (1) | (33) | 1 |
Ending balance | 670 | 494 | 670 | 494 |
Net Financed Sales Receivables [Member] | ||||
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Line Items] | ||||
Beginning balance | 11,038 | 7,113 | 5,414 | 7,274 |
Current period (reversal) provision, net | 72 | (1,536) | 5,847 | (1,741) |
Foreign exchange | (151) | (12) | (302) | 32 |
Ending balance | $ 10,959 | $ 5,565 | $ 10,959 | $ 5,565 |
Receivables - Summary of Allo_3
Receivables - Summary of Allowance For Credit Losses Related to Variable Consideration Receivables (Details) - Theatre Operators [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Accounts Receivable Allowance For Credit Loss [Line Items] | ||||
Beginning balance | $ 501 | $ 2,028 | $ 1,082 | $ 1,887 |
Current period provision (reversal), net | 57 | (933) | (515) | (771) |
Foreign exchange | (24) | (1) | (33) | (22) |
Ending balance | $ 534 | $ 1,094 | $ 534 | $ 1,094 |
Lease Arrangements - Additional
Lease Arrangements - Additional Information (Details) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 Lease | |
Leases [Line Items] | |
Lessee, operating lease description | The Company's operating lease arrangements principally involve office and warehouse space. Office equipment is generally purchased outright. Leases with an initial term of less than 12 months are not recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and the related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. |
Lessee, operating lease, existence of option to extend term | true |
Lessee, operating lease, existence of option to extend description | The Company has determined that it is reasonably certain that the renewal options on its warehouse leases will be exercised based on previous history, its current understanding of future business needs and its level of investment in leasehold improvements, among other factors. |
Lessee, operating lease, assumptions for discount rate | The incremental borrowing rate used in the calculation of the Company's lease liabilities is based on the location of each leased property. |
Leases include options to purchase leased property | 0 |
Lessee, operating lease, existence of residual value | false |
Lessee, operating lease, sublease options | The Company rents or subleases certain office space to third parties, which have a remaining term of less than 15 months and are not expected to be renewed. |
Lessor, sales-type lease description | The Company provides IMAX Theater Systems to customers through long-term lease arrangements that for accounting purposes are classified as sales-type leases. Under these arrangements, in exchange for providing the IMAX Theater System, the Company earns fixed upfront and ongoing consideration. Certain arrangements that are legal sales are also classified as sales-type leases as certain clauses within the arrangements limit transfer of title or provide the Company with conditional rights to the system. |
Minimum [Member] | |
Leases [Line Items] | |
Lessee, operating lease, renewal term | 1 year |
Sales-type lease, lease term | 10 years |
Non-cancellable term of joint revenue sharing arrangements | 10 years |
Maximum [Member] | |
Leases [Line Items] | |
Lessee, operating lease, renewal term | 5 years |
Sales-type lease, lease term | 20 years |
Non-cancellable term of joint revenue sharing arrangements | or longer |
Lease Arrangements - Components
Lease Arrangements - Components of Operating Lease Expense (Details) - Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Leases [Line Items] | ||||
Amortization of operating lease assets | $ 602 | $ 684 | $ 1,964 | $ 2,098 |
Interest on operating lease liabilities | 194 | 242 | 610 | 715 |
Short-term and variable lease costs | 144 | 163 | 472 | 546 |
Amortization of finance lease assets | 75 | 75 | ||
Interest on finance lease liabilities | 9 | 9 | ||
Total lease cost | $ 1,024 | $ 1,089 | $ 3,130 | $ 3,359 |
Lease Arrangements - Supplement
Lease Arrangements - Supplemental Cash and Non-Cash Flow Information Related to Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Leases [Abstract] | ||
Operating leases | $ 2,554 | $ 2,907 |
Finance leases | 890 | |
Supplemental Disclosure of Noncash Leasing Activities [Abstract] | ||
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations | 2,997 | $ 1,047 |
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease obligations | $ 1,882 |
Lease Arrangements - Lessee Ope
Lease Arrangements - Lessee Operating Lease Balance Sheet Amounts and Lines (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Leases [Line Items] | |||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | $ 13,092 | $ 12,132 | |
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] | Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | |
Finance lease right-of-use assets | $ 1,805 | ||
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] | Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | ||
Operating lease liabilities | $ 15,373 | $ 14,691 | |
Operating Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] | Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities | Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities | |
Finance lease liabilities | [1] | $ 889 | |
Finance Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] | Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities | ||
[1] Recorded net of a $ 0.9 million upfront payment made upon execution of the finance lease arrangement. |
Lease Arrangements - Lessee O_2
Lease Arrangements - Lessee Operating Lease Balance Sheet Amounts and Lines (Parenthetical) (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | |
Leases [Abstract] | |
Upfront payment made upon execution of finance lease | $ 0.9 |
Lease Arrangements - Lessee Lea
Lease Arrangements - Lessee Leases Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term and Weighted Average Interest Rate (Details) | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Finance Leases [Abstract] | ||
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) | 5 years | |
Weighted-average discount rate | 6% | |
Operating Leases [Abstract] | ||
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) | 6 years 1 month 6 days | 7 years |
Weighted-average discount rate | 5.91% | 5.97% |
Lease Arrangements - Lessee O_3
Lease Arrangements - Lessee Operating and Finance Lease, Maturity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid [Abstract] | |||
2023 | $ 480 | ||
2024 | 480 | ||
Total lease payments | 960 | ||
Less: interest expense | (71) | ||
Present value of finance lease liabilities | [1] | $ 889 | |
Finance Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] | Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities | ||
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid [Abstract] | |||
2022 (three months remaining) | $ 970 | ||
2023 | 3,441 | ||
2024 | 2,986 | ||
2025 | 2,410 | ||
2026 | 2,062 | ||
Thereafter | 6,475 | ||
Total lease payments | 18,344 | ||
Less: interest expense | (2,971) | ||
Present value of operating lease liabilities | $ 15,373 | $ 14,691 | |
Operating Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] | Accrued and other liabilities | Accrued and other liabilities | |
[1] Recorded net of a $ 0.9 million upfront payment made upon execution of the finance lease arrangement. |
Lease Arrangements - Schedule o
Lease Arrangements - Schedule of Maturities of Lease Receivables (Details) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) |
Sales-type leases | |
2022 (three months remaining) | $ 948 |
2023 | 2,897 |
2024 | 2,871 |
2025 | 2,723 |
2026 | 2,472 |
Thereafter | 14,411 |
Total | 26,322 |
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements | |
2022 (three months remaining) | 47 |
2023 | 128 |
Total | $ 175 |
Inventories - Inventories (Deta
Inventories - Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Inventories | ||
Raw materials | $ 28,386 | $ 20,551 |
Work-in-process | 3,530 | 1,406 |
Finished goods | 4,462 | 4,967 |
Total | $ 36,378 | $ 26,924 |
Inventories - Additional Inform
Inventories - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | [1] | Dec. 31, 2021 | ||
Inventory [Line Items] | |||||||
Finished goods inventory with title passed to customer | $ 3,200 | $ 3,200 | $ 2,600 | ||||
Write-downs for excess and damaged inventory | 200 | $ 300 | 503 | [1] | $ 468 | ||
Excess And Damaged Inventory [Member] | |||||||
Inventory [Line Items] | |||||||
Write-downs for excess and damaged inventory | $ 200 | 200 | |||||
Carrying Value Of Service Parts [Member] | Russia [Member] | |||||||
Inventory [Line Items] | |||||||
Write-downs for excess and damaged inventory | $ 300 | ||||||
[1] In the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded write-downs of $ 0.5 million in Costs and Expenses Applicable to Technology Sal es. The write-downs recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 include $ 0.2 million related to excess and damaged inventory and $ 0.3 million recorded to reduce the carrying value of service parts held in Russia . In the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recorded write-downs of $ 0.5 million in Costs and Expenses Applicable to Technology Sales to reduce the carrying value of excess inventory. |
Borrowings - Revolving Credit F
Borrowings - Revolving Credit Facility Borrowings, Net (Details) $ in Thousands, ¥ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2022 CNY (¥) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 CNY (¥) |
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | ||||
Bank indebtedness [Line Items] | ||||
Unamortized debt issuance costs | $ (2,103) | $ (1,140) | ||
Revolving Credit Facility Borrowings, net | 2,660 | 2,472 | ||
Bank of China Facility [Member] | ||||
Bank indebtedness [Line Items] | ||||
Borrowings | 400 | ¥ 2.6 | 3,600 | ¥ 23 |
Bank of China Facility [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | ||||
Bank indebtedness [Line Items] | ||||
Borrowings | 367 | $ 3,612 | ||
HSBC China Facility [Member] | ||||
Bank indebtedness [Line Items] | ||||
Borrowings | $ 4,400 | ¥ 31.2 |
Borrowings - Additional Informa
Borrowings - Additional Information (Details) $ / shares in Units, ¥ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 48 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
May 25, 2022 USD ($) | Mar. 19, 2021 USD ($) | May 29, 2019 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) $ / shares | Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) $ / shares | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2022 CNY (¥) | Sep. 30, 2022 CAD ($) | Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2022 CNY (¥) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 CNY (¥) | Oct. 31, 2019 USD ($) | May 29, 2019 CAD ($) | |
Borrowings (Textual) [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||
Credit facility description | On March 25, 2022, the Company entered into a Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as agent (the "Agent"), and a syndicate of lenders party thereto (the "Credit Agreement"), which extended the maturity date of the credit facility under the Credit Agreement (the "Credit Facility") from June 28, 2023 to March 25, 2027. The Company's obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by certain of the Company's subsidiaries (the "Guarantors"), and are secured by first-priority security interests in substantially all of the assets of the Company and the Guarantors. | |||||||||||||||||
Credit facility maturity date | Mar. 25, 2027 | |||||||||||||||||
Current borrowing capacity | $ 300,000,000 | $ 300,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||
Repayment of outstanding indebtedness | $ 3,600,000 | $ 300,243,000 | ||||||||||||||||
Line of credit facility covenant terms | The Credit Agreement requires that the Company maintain a maximum senior secured net leverage ratio of 3.25:1.00, which is tested on the last day of each fiscal quarter, commencing with the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2022. | |||||||||||||||||
Letters of guarantee outstanding | 400,000 | $ 400,000 | ¥ 2.8 | $ 500,000 | ¥ 2.8 | |||||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes, net | 223,675,000 | |||||||||||||||||
Debt issuance costs paid | 2,277,000 | $ 474,000 | ||||||||||||||||
Convertible Notes [Member] | ||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings (Textual) [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings | 230,000,000 | 230,000,000 | 230,000,000 | |||||||||||||||
Debt instrument, principal amount | $ 230,000,000 | $ 230,000,000 | $ 230,000,000 | |||||||||||||||
Debt instrument, annual interest rate | 0.50% | 0.50% | 0.50% | 0.50% | 0.50% | |||||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes, net | $ 223,700,000 | |||||||||||||||||
Debt issuance costs paid | $ 1,200,000 | |||||||||||||||||
Debt instrument, frequency of periodic interest payment | semi-annually | |||||||||||||||||
Debt instrument, payment terms | The Convertible Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and bear interest at a rate of 0.500% per annum on the principal of $230.0 million, payable semi-annually in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning on October 1, 2021. | |||||||||||||||||
Debt instrument, date of first required payment | Oct. 01, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||
Debt instrument, maturity date | Apr. 01, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||
Debt instrument, convertible, terms of conversion feature | Holders of the Convertible Notes have the right to convert their Convertible Notes in certain circumstances and during specified periods. Before January 1, 2026, holders of the Convertible Notes have the right to convert their Convertible Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after January 1, 2026, holders of the Convertible Notes may convert their Convertible Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. Upon conversion, the Company will pay or deliver, as applicable, cash or a combination of cash (in an amount no less than the principal amount of the Convertible Notes being converted) and common shares, at its election, based on the applicable conversion rates. The initial conversion rate is 34.7766 common shares per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes, which represents an initial conversion price of approximately $28.75 per common share, and is subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events. | |||||||||||||||||
Debt instrument, initial conversion rate per $1,000 principal amount | 34.7766 | |||||||||||||||||
Convertible notes principal amount | $ 1,000 | $ 1,000 | ||||||||||||||||
Debt instrument, initial conversion price | $ / shares | $ 28.75 | $ 28.75 | ||||||||||||||||
Debt instrument, redemption, description | The Convertible Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at the Company's option at any time, and from time to time, on or after April 6, 2024 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Convertible Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company's common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price for a specified period of time. In addition, calling any Convertible Notes for redemption will constitute a "make-whole fundamental change" with respect to such notes, in which case the conversion rate applicable to the conversion of such notes will be increased in certain circumstances if such notes are converted after they are called for redemption. | |||||||||||||||||
Debt instrument, redemption start date | Apr. 06, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||
Convertible Notes [Member] | Call Option [Member] | ||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings (Textual) [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||
Cap price of capped call transactions | $ / shares | 37.2750 | 37.2750 | ||||||||||||||||
Percentage of premium of cap price over last reported sale price per common share on March 16, 2021 | 75% | |||||||||||||||||
Cost of capped call transactions | $ 19,100,000 | |||||||||||||||||
Reduction to other equity | $ 19,100,000 | |||||||||||||||||
Bank of China Facility [Member] | ||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings (Textual) [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||
Credit facility description | In June 2022, IMAX (Shanghai) Multimedia Technology Co., Ltd. ("IMAX Shanghai"), one of the Company's majority-owned subsidiaries in China, renewed its unsecured revolving facility with Bank of China for up to 200.0 million Chinese Renminbi ("RMB") ($28.2 million), including RMB 10.0 million ($1.4 million) for letters of guarantee, to fund ongoing working capital requirements (the "Bank of China Facility"). | |||||||||||||||||
Current borrowing capacity | $ 28,200,000 | ¥ 200 | ||||||||||||||||
Borrowings | $ 400,000 | $ 400,000 | ¥ 2.6 | 3,600,000 | ¥ 23 | |||||||||||||
Effective interest rate | 3.85% | 4.35% | 4.15% | 4.35% | ||||||||||||||
Line of credit facility expiration period | 2023-09 | |||||||||||||||||
Letters of guarantees borrowing capacity | 1,400,000 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||
Remaining borrowing capacity | $ 26,400,000 | $ 26,400,000 | 187.4 | |||||||||||||||
HSBC China Facility [Member] | ||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings (Textual) [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||
Current borrowing capacity | $ 28,200,000 | ¥ 200 | ||||||||||||||||
Borrowings | $ 4,400,000 | $ 4,400,000 | 31.2 | |||||||||||||||
Effective interest rate | 3.85% | 3.95% | ||||||||||||||||
Remaining borrowing capacity | $ 23,800,000 | $ 23,800,000 | 168.8 | |||||||||||||||
Federal Economic Development Loan Payable [Member] | ||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings (Textual) [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||
Debt instrument, fair value | 1,800,000 | 1,800,000 | ||||||||||||||||
Federal Economic Development Loan Payable [Member] | SSIMWAVE Inc. [Member] | ||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings (Textual) [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||
Loans payable | 2,800,000 | 2,800,000 | $ 3,800,000 | |||||||||||||||
Debt instrument, annual interest rate | 0% | 0% | ||||||||||||||||
Contributions repayable months | 60 months | |||||||||||||||||
Debt instrument repayment beginning month and year | 2024-01 | |||||||||||||||||
Federal Economic Development Loan Payable [Member] | SSIMWAVE Inc. [Member] | Forecast [Member] | ||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings (Textual) [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||
Percentage of contributions cover eligible and supported costs | 35% | |||||||||||||||||
Foreign Exchange Facility [Member] | ||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings (Textual) [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized gain (loss) on outstanding foreign currency forward contracts | (1,600,000) | (1,600,000) | 100,000 | |||||||||||||||
Notional Amount of arrangements entered into | 30,800,000 | 30,800,000 | 26,700,000 | |||||||||||||||
Credit Facility [Member] | ||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings (Textual) [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
Letters of credit or advance payment guarantees | 0 | $ 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
Line of credit facility covenant terms | The Credit Agreement requires that the Company maintain a maximum senior secured net leverage ratio of 3.25:1.00, which is tested on the last day of each fiscal quarter, commencing with the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2022. In addition, the Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including covenants that limit indebtedness, liens, asset sales, investments and restricted payments, in each case subject to negotiated exceptions and baskets. The Credit Agreement also contains customary representations, warranties and event of default provisions. | |||||||||||||||||
Liquidity covenant minimum | $ 75,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||
Interest rate description | Until the Company delivers the compliance certificate and financial statements for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2022, loans under the Credit Facility will bear interest, at the Company's option, at (i) with respect to loans on which interest is payable by reference to the Term SOFR, Eurocurrency Rate or CDOR Rate, such rate plus a margin of 1.75%; or (ii) with respect to loans on which interest is payable by reference to the U.S. base rate or the Canadian prime rate, such rate plus a margin of 0.25%. Following the delivery of the compliance certificate and financial statements for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2022, loans under the Credit Facility will bear interest, at the Company's option, at (i) Term SOFR, Eurocurrency Rate or CDOR Rate plus a margin ranging from 1.00% to 1.75% per annum; or (ii) the U.S. base rate or the Canadian prime rate plus a margin ranging from 0.25% to 1.00% per annum, in each case depending on the Company's total leverage ratio. In no event will Term SOFR, Eurocurrency Rate or CDOR Rate be less than 0.00% per annum. | |||||||||||||||||
Fees incurred with amendments | $ 1,800,000 | |||||||||||||||||
Unamortized deferred financing costs expenses | $ 400,000 | |||||||||||||||||
Credit Facility [Member] | SOFR, Eurocurrency or CDOR Rate [Member] | ||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings (Textual) [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate margin percentage | 1.75% | |||||||||||||||||
Interest rate maximum margin percentage | 0% | |||||||||||||||||
Credit Facility [Member] | U.S. Base Rate or Canadian Prime Rate [Member] | ||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings (Textual) [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate margin percentage | 0.25% | |||||||||||||||||
Letter of Credit [Member] | Bank of China Facility [Member] | ||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings (Textual) [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||
Remaining borrowing capacity | 1,000,000 | $ 1,000,000 | ¥ 7.2 | |||||||||||||||
NBC Facility [Member] | ||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings (Textual) [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||
Current borrowing capacity | $ 5,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||
Remaining borrowing capacity | 0 | 0 | $ 0 | |||||||||||||||
Minimum [Member] | ||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings (Textual) [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||
Borrowing capacity under uncommitted accordion feature | $ 440,000,000 | $ 440,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||
Minimum [Member] | Convertible Notes [Member] | ||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings (Textual) [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||
Percentage of last reported sale price per common share against conversion price for specific period of time | 130% | |||||||||||||||||
Minimum [Member] | Credit Facility [Member] | SOFR, Eurocurrency or CDOR Rate [Member] | ||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings (Textual) [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate margin percentage | 1% | |||||||||||||||||
Minimum [Member] | Credit Facility [Member] | U.S. Base Rate or Canadian Prime Rate [Member] | ||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings (Textual) [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate margin percentage | 0.25% | |||||||||||||||||
Maximum [Member] | Federal Economic Development Loan Payable [Member] | SSIMWAVE Inc. [Member] | ||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings (Textual) [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||
Debt instrument, principal amount | $ 3,100,000 | $ 4,200,000 | ||||||||||||||||
Maximum [Member] | Credit Facility [Member] | ||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings (Textual) [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||
Debt instrument net leverage ratio | 3.25 | |||||||||||||||||
Maximum [Member] | Credit Facility [Member] | SOFR, Eurocurrency or CDOR Rate [Member] | ||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings (Textual) [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate margin percentage | 1.75% | |||||||||||||||||
Maximum [Member] | Credit Facility [Member] | U.S. Base Rate or Canadian Prime Rate [Member] | ||||||||||||||||||
Borrowings (Textual) [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate margin percentage | 1% |
Borrowings - Summary of Convert
Borrowings - Summary of Convertible Notes, Net (Details) - Convertible Notes [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Bank indebtedness [Line Items] | ||
Borrowings | $ 230,000 | $ 230,000 |
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs | (5,245) | (6,359) |
Convertible Notes, net | $ 224,755 | $ 223,641 |
Commitments, Contingencies an_2
Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 51 Months Ended | 95 Months Ended | |||||
Dec. 03, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Mar. 27, 2008 | Dec. 02, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 23, 2021 | |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||
Final Award in favor of company | amount of $11.3 million, consisting of past and future rents owed to the Company, plus interest and costs, as well as an additional $2,512 each day in interest from October 1, 2007 until the date the award is paid | $30,000 to cover the costs of the application | |||||||
Final Award amount issued | $ 11,300,000 | ||||||||
Final Award additional interest | $ 2,512 | ||||||||
Final Award settlement cost | $ 30,000 | ||||||||
Award inclusive of interest | $ 25,100,000 | ||||||||
Damages awarded | $ 11,300,000 | ||||||||
Litigation liability related to Final Judgment | $ 11,300,000 | ||||||||
Amounts collected in respect of theater systems not delivered | 7,200,000 | ||||||||
Legal judgement and arbitration awards | $ (1,770,000) | $ 4,100,000 | |||||||
Litigation liability paid | $ 9,500,000 | ||||||||
Litigation settlement expense reversed | $ 1,800,000 | ||||||||
Benefit of legal judgement and arbitration awards | $ 1,800,000 | ||||||||
Product warranty accrual | $ 0 | ||||||||
Indemnification of its directors/officers | 0 | $ 0 | |||||||
Other Indemnification | 0 | ||||||||
Maximum [Member] | |||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||
Product warranty accrual | $ 100,000 |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_9
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Supplemental Information - Summary of Selling Expenses, Including Sales Commissions and Other Selling Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | ||
Collaborative Arrangements [Line Items] | |||||
Sales Commissions | $ 494 | $ 310 | $ 252 | $ 915 | |
Other Selling Expenses | 4,295 | 4,111 | 12,990 | 7,843 | |
Technology Sales [Member] | |||||
Collaborative Arrangements [Line Items] | |||||
Sales Commissions | [1] | 269 | 259 | 316 | 701 |
Other Selling Expenses | [1] | 254 | 144 | 454 | 481 |
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | |||||
Collaborative Arrangements [Line Items] | |||||
Sales Commissions | [2] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other Selling Expenses | [2] | 3,678 | 3,292 | 11,443 | 6,006 |
Technology Rentals [Member] | |||||
Collaborative Arrangements [Line Items] | |||||
Sales Commissions | [3] | 225 | 51 | (64) | 214 |
Other Selling Expenses | [3] | $ 363 | $ 675 | $ 1,093 | $ 1,356 |
[1] Sales commissions paid prior to the recognition of the related revenue are deferred and recognized upon the client acceptance of the IMAX Theater System. Direct advertising and marketing costs for each theater are expensed as incurred. Film exploitation costs, including advertising and marketing costs, are expensed as incurred. Sales commissions related to joint revenue sharing arrangements accounted for as operating leases are recognized in the month they are earned by the salesperson, which is typically the month in which the theater system is installed, and are subject to subsequent performance-based adjustments. |
Condensed Consolidated State_10
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Supplemental Information - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) Film | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) Film | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | |
Foreign Exchange | |||||
Foreign exchange translation gain (loss) | $ (1,200) | $ (600) | $ (3,000) | $ 1,100 | |
Collaborative Arrangements | |||||
Average percentage of the box-office receipts of the film for recovering digital re-mastering cost | 12.50% | 12.50% | |||
Revenue attributable to transactions arising between the company and its customers under IMAX DMR arrangements | $ 19,900 | 15,700 | $ 67,100 | 39,400 | |
Number of significant co-produced film arrangement | Film | 1 | 1 | |||
Number of other co-produced film arrangements | Film | 3 | 3 | |||
Assets | $ 800,227 | $ 800,227 | $ 883,247 | ||
Liabilities | 462,293 | 462,293 | 452,875 | ||
Amounts attributable to transactions between the company and other parties involved in the production of films included in cost and expense | 200 | 200 | 600 | 300 | |
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | |||||
Collaborative Arrangements | |||||
Assets | 1,542 | 1,542 | 1,576 | ||
Liabilities | 256 | 256 | $ 259 | ||
Retrospective adoption of ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers [Member] | |||||
Collaborative Arrangements | |||||
Revenue attributable to transactions arising between the company and its customers under joint revenue sharing arrangements | $ 13,500 | $ 10,900 | $ 46,200 | $ 29,900 |
Condensed Consolidated State_11
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Supplemental Information - Summary of Changes in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Decrease (Increase) in: | ||
Financing receivables | $ 11,608 | $ (1,693) |
Prepaid expenses | (2,006) | (2,767) |
Variable consideration receivables | 1,147 | (1,243) |
Other assets | 280 | 664 |
Increase (decrease) in: | ||
Accounts payable | 6,044 | (5,135) |
Accrued and other liabilities | (20,621) | (1,728) |
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities | $ (3,548) | $ (11,902) |
Condensed Consolidated State_12
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Supplemental Information - Summary of Depreciation and Amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | ||
Summary of Depreciation and amortization | |||
Film assets | $ 13,249 | $ 10,661 | |
Property, plant and equipment: | |||
Equipment supporting joint revenue sharing arrangements | 16,639 | 16,784 | |
Other property, plant and equipment | [1] | 7,055 | 7,176 |
Other intangible assets | [2] | 4,394 | 4,509 |
Other assets | [3] | 1,326 | 1,440 |
Depreciation and amortization | $ 42,663 | $ 40,570 | |
[1] Includes the amortization of laser projection systems, camera, and lens upgrades recorded in Research and Development on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations of $ 0.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 (2021 — $ 0.6 million ). Includes the amortization of licenses and intellectual property recorded in Research and Development on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations of $ 1.0 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 (2021 — $ 1.0 million ). Includes the amortization of lessee incentives provided by the Company to its customers under joint revenue sharing arrangements. |
Condensed Consolidated State_13
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Supplemental Information - Summary of Depreciation and Amortization (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] | ||
Amortization of property, plant and equipment net in research and development | $ 0.6 | $ 0.6 |
Amortization of intangible assets net in research and development | $ 1 | $ 1 |
Condensed Consolidated State_14
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Supplemental Information - Write-downs (Details) $ in Thousands, ¥ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||||
Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2022 CNY (¥) | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) | ||||
Write-downs | ||||||||
Other assets | $ 4,500 | [1] | ¥ 30 | |||||
Inventories | $ 200 | $ 300 | 503 | [2] | 468 | [2] | ||
Equipment supporting joint revenue sharing arrangements | [3] | 235 | 328 | |||||
Other property, plant and equipment | 9 | |||||||
Other intangible assets | 24 | 63 | ||||||
Film assets | [4] | 466 | (19) | |||||
Write-downs | $ 5,707 | $ 878 | ||||||
[1] In the nine months ended September 30, 2022 , the Company recognized a full impairment of its RMB 30.0 million ($ 4.5 million) investment in the film Mozart from Space (2021 — $ nil ) based on projected box office results and distribution costs. (See Note 17(e).) In the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded write-downs of $ 0.5 million in Costs and Expenses Applicable to Technology Sal es. The write-downs recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 include $ 0.2 million related to excess and damaged inventory and $ 0.3 million recorded to reduce the carrying value of service parts held in Russia . In the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recorded write-downs of $ 0.5 million in Costs and Expenses Applicable to Technology Sales to reduce the carrying value of excess inventory. In the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded charges of $ 0.2 million (2021 — $ 0.3 million ) in Costs and Expenses Applicable to Technology Rentals mostly related to an IMAX Theater System that was removed from its existing location, as well as the write-down of leased xenon-based digital systems which were taken out of service in connection with customer upgrades to laser-based digital systems. In the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded impairment losses of $ 0.5 million (2021 — $ nil ) related to the write-down of DMR and documentary film assets. |
Condensed Consolidated State_15
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Supplemental Information - Write-downs (Parenthetical) (Details) $ in Thousands, ¥ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||||
Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2022 CNY (¥) | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) | |||
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Line Items] | |||||||
Other assets write downs on impairment | $ 4,500 | [1] | ¥ 30 | ||||
Theater system components written off in Costs and expenses | 200 | 300 | |||||
Write-downs for excess inventory | $ 200 | $ 300 | 503 | [2] | 468 | [2] | |
Film assets write downs on impairment loss | 500 | ||||||
Excess and Damaged Inventory [Member] | |||||||
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Line Items] | |||||||
Write-downs for excess inventory | $ 200 | 200 | |||||
Carrying Value of Service Parts [Member] | Russia [Member] | |||||||
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Line Items] | |||||||
Write-downs for excess inventory | $ 300 | ||||||
[1] In the nine months ended September 30, 2022 , the Company recognized a full impairment of its RMB 30.0 million ($ 4.5 million) investment in the film Mozart from Space (2021 — $ nil ) based on projected box office results and distribution costs. (See Note 17(e).) In the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded write-downs of $ 0.5 million in Costs and Expenses Applicable to Technology Sal es. The write-downs recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 include $ 0.2 million related to excess and damaged inventory and $ 0.3 million recorded to reduce the carrying value of service parts held in Russia . In the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recorded write-downs of $ 0.5 million in Costs and Expenses Applicable to Technology Sales to reduce the carrying value of excess inventory. |
Condensed Consolidated State_16
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Supplemental Information - Significant Non-cash Investing Activities - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | ||
Net increase (decrease) in accruals related to: | |||
Cash consideration in respect of SSIMWAVE acquisition | [1] | $ 3,227 | |
Investment in equipment supporting joint revenue sharing arrangements | 1,229 | $ 217 | |
Acquisition of other intangible assets | 45 | (863) | |
Purchases of property, plant and equipment | [2] | 103 | (8) |
Net accruals | $ 4,604 | $ (654) | |
[1] As of September 30, 2022, the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets include a liability of $ 3.2 million related to its acquisition of SSIMWAVE on September 22, 2022, which is recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets within Accrued and Other Liabilities. (See Note 4.) See Note 5 for supplemental disclosure of noncash leasing activities. |
Condensed Consolidated State_17
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Supplemental Information - Significant Non-cash Investing Activities (Parenthetical) (Details) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) |
Additional Cash Flow Elements and Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] | |
Acquisition of consideration liability to SSIMWAVE | $ 3.2 |
Condensed Consolidated State_18
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -Supplemental Information - Additional Information (Details) - 3 months ended Sep. 30, 2022 $ in Millions, $ in Millions | USD ($) | CAD ($) | USD ($) |
Debt Conversion [Line Items] | |||
Liability related to repurchase of common shares expense recognized not settled | $ 1.9 | ||
Federal Economic Development Loan Payable [Member] | |||
Debt Conversion [Line Items] | |||
Debt instrument, fair value | $ 1.8 | ||
Federal Economic Development Loan Payable [Member] | SSIMWAVE Inc. [Member] | |||
Debt Conversion [Line Items] | |||
Loans payable | $ 3.8 | $ 2.8 |
Income Taxes - Additional Infor
Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] | |||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | $ 2,348 | $ 4,402 | $ 8,091 | $ 9,416 | |
Deferred tax asset, valuation allowance | 61,800 | 61,800 | $ 46,000 | ||
Deferred income tax asset after valuation allowance | 14,400 | 14,400 | $ 13,900 | ||
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic [Member] | |||||
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] | |||||
Additional deferred tax asset, valuation allowance | $ 4,300 | $ 4,300 | $ 14,700 | $ 14,200 |
Income Taxes - Schedule of Effe
Income Taxes - Schedule of Effective Tax Rates (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||
Income tax benefit at combined statutory rates, Amount | $ 1,434 | $ 514 | $ 4,205 | $ 3,588 |
Change of valuation allowance, Amount | (4,264) | (4,270) | (14,699) | (14,248) |
(Shortfall) excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation, Amount | (2) | (4) | (154) | 709 |
Changes to tax reserves, Amount | (176) | (215) | (587) | 1,234 |
Gain on sale of Maoyan investment not taxable, Amount | 1,367 | |||
Withholding taxes resulting from management's decision to no longer indefinitely reinvest the historical earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries, Amount | (547) | |||
Changes to deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from audit and other tax return adjustments, Amount | (102) | 454 | 2,395 | (246) |
Other non-deductible/non-taxable items, Amount | 762 | (881) | 749 | (1,273) |
Income tax expense | $ (2,348) | $ (4,402) | $ (8,091) | $ (9,416) |
Income tax (expense) benefit at combined statutory rates, Rate | 26.50% | 26.50% | 26.50% | 26.50% |
Change of valuation allowance, Rate | (78.80%) | (219.90%) | (92.60%) | (105.20%) |
(Shortfall) excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation. Rate | (0.20%) | (1.00%) | 5.20% | |
Changes to tax reserves, Rate | (3.30%) | (11.10%) | (3.70%) | 9.10% |
Gain on sale of Maoyan investment not taxable, Rate | 10.10% | |||
Withholding taxes resulting from management's decision to no longer indefinitely reinvest the historical earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries, Rate | (4.00%) | |||
Changes to deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from audit and other tax return adjustments, Rate | (1.90%) | 23.40% | 15.10% | (1.80%) |
Other non-deductible/non-taxable items, Rate | 14.10% | (45.40%) | 4.70% | (9.40%) |
Income tax expense | (43.40%) | (226.70%) | (51.00%) | (69.50%) |
Income Taxes - Income Tax Expen
Income Taxes - Income Tax Expense in Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||
Unrealized change in cash flow hedging instruments | $ 411 | $ 199 | $ 488 | $ 42 |
Realized change in cash flow hedging instruments | (19) | 82 | (44) | 358 |
Reclassification of unrealized change in ineffective cash flow hedging instruments | 7 | 83 | ||
Defined benefit and postretirement benefit plans | (12) | (12) | (36) | (37) |
Income tax benefit related to other comprehensive (loss) income | $ 380 | $ 276 | $ 408 | $ 446 |
Capital Stock and Reserves - Ad
Capital Stock and Reserves - Additional Information (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ / shares in Units, ¥ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||||||
Oct. 31, 2022 USD ($) $ / shares shares | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) $ / shares shares | Sep. 30, 2022 HKD ($) $ / shares shares | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) $ / shares shares | Sep. 30, 2021 HKD ($) $ / shares shares | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) $ / shares shares | Sep. 30, 2022 HKD ($) $ / shares shares | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) $ / shares shares | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) $ / shares | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) shares | Dec. 31, 2021 CNY (¥) shares | Jul. 28, 2022 shares | Jun. 23, 2022 shares | Apr. 28, 2022 shares | Sep. 30, 2021 CNY (¥) | May 06, 2021 shares | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation costs recorded for the period | $ 5,400,000 | $ 6,100,000 | $ 19,100,000 | $ 18,200,000 | ||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 5,404,000 | $ 6,109,000 | $ 19,093,000 | $ 18,211,000 | ||||||||||||
Maximum number of shares of common stock may be issued for outstanding PSU | shares | 55,973,443 | 55,973,443 | 58,653,642 | 58,653,642 | ||||||||||||
Common shares purchased in open market by trustee in connection with RSUs | shares | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
Number of treasury shares held in trust for future settlement of share based awards | shares | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Antidilutive shares issuable upon exercise of stock options, restricted share units and performance stock units | shares | 6,178,413 | 6,178,413 | 6,115,389 | 6,115,389 | 6,178,413 | 6,178,413 | 6,115,389 | |||||||||
Percentage of statutory net profits to statutory surplus reserve to be appropriated | 10% | 10% | ||||||||||||||
Discontinuation of contribution, Aggregate sum of statutory surplus reserve more than its registered capital,percent. | 50% | 50% | ||||||||||||||
Statutory surplus reserve appropriated | $ 0 | $ 5,600,000 | $ 0 | $ 5,600,000 | $ 5,600,000 | ¥ 36.4 | ||||||||||
Dividends declared and paid | $ 20,400,000 | ¥ 131.6 | ||||||||||||||
Statutory surplus reserve to its subsidiaries registered capital percent | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | ||||||||||||
Subsequent Event [Member] | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||
Repurchase of common shares | shares | 1,129,774 | |||||||||||||||
Stock Acquired, Average Cost per Share | $ / shares | $ 13.96 | |||||||||||||||
Change in ownership interest related to IMAX China common share repurchases | $ 15,800,000 | |||||||||||||||
IMAX China | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||
Details of the share repurchase program | In 2021, IMAX China's shareholders granted its Board of Directors a general mandate authorizing the Board, subject to applicable laws, to repurchase shares of IMAX China not to exceed 10% of the total number of issued shares as of May 6, 2021 (34,835,824 shares). This program expired on the date of the 2022 Annual General Meeting of IMAX China on June 23, 2022. During the 2022 Annual General Meeting, shareholders approved the repurchase of shares of IMAX China not to exceed 10% of the total number of issued shares as of June 23, 2022 (34,063,480 shares). This program will be valid until the 2023 Annual General Meeting of IMAX China. The repurchases may be made in the open market or through other means permitted by applicable laws. IMAX China has no obligation to repurchase its shares and the share repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued by IMAX China at any time. | In 2021, IMAX China's shareholders granted its Board of Directors a general mandate authorizing the Board, subject to applicable laws, to repurchase shares of IMAX China not to exceed 10% of the total number of issued shares as of May 6, 2021 (34,835,824 shares). This program expired on the date of the 2022 Annual General Meeting of IMAX China on June 23, 2022. During the 2022 Annual General Meeting, shareholders approved the repurchase of shares of IMAX China not to exceed 10% of the total number of issued shares as of June 23, 2022 (34,063,480 shares). This program will be valid until the 2023 Annual General Meeting of IMAX China. The repurchases may be made in the open market or through other means permitted by applicable laws. IMAX China has no obligation to repurchase its shares and the share repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued by IMAX China at any time. | ||||||||||||||
Stock Repurchase Program Expiration Date | Jun. 23, 2022 | Jun. 23, 2022 | May 06, 2021 | |||||||||||||
Repurchase of common shares | shares | 1,513,800 | 1,513,800 | 3,569,000 | 3,569,000 | 2,961,800 | 2,961,800 | 3,569,000 | |||||||||
Stock Acquired, Average Cost per Share | (per share) | $ 0.79 | $ 6.20 | $ 1.40 | $ 10.90 | $ 1.02 | $ 8 | $ 1.40 | $ 10.90 | ||||||||
Change in ownership interest related to IMAX China common share repurchases | $ 1,200,000 | $ 9,400,000 | $ 38.9 | $ 3,000,000 | $ 23,700,000 | $ 5 | ||||||||||
Stock Repurchase Program, maximum percentage of shares to be repurchased | 10% | 10% | ||||||||||||||
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized number of shares | shares | 34,063,480 | 34,835,824 | ||||||||||||||
Parent [Member] | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||
Details of the share repurchase program | April 28, 2022 and July 28, 2022, the Company's Board of Directors approved a 12-month extension to its share repurchase program through June 30, 2023 and an increase of $200.0 million in the share repurchase program, respectively. With the increase of $200.0 million, the Company's total share repurchase authority is $400.0 million under the current share repurchase program. As of September 30, 2022, the Company has $220.1 million available under its approved repurchased program. The repurchases may be made either in the open market or through private transactions, including repurchases made pursuant a plan intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements, and other relevant factors. The Company has no obligation to repurchase shares and the share repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued by the Company at any time. | April 28, 2022 and July 28, 2022, the Company's Board of Directors approved a 12-month extension to its share repurchase program through June 30, 2023 and an increase of $200.0 million in the share repurchase program, respectively. With the increase of $200.0 million, the Company's total share repurchase authority is $400.0 million under the current share repurchase program. As of September 30, 2022, the Company has $220.1 million available under its approved repurchased program. The repurchases may be made either in the open market or through private transactions, including repurchases made pursuant a plan intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements, and other relevant factors. The Company has no obligation to repurchase shares and the share repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued by the Company at any time. | ||||||||||||||
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount | $ 220,100,000 | $ 220,100,000 | ||||||||||||||
Stock Repurchase Program Expiration Date | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||
Repurchase of common shares | shares | 418,496 | 418,496 | 316,812 | 316,812 | 3,501,696 | 3,501,696 | 316,812 | |||||||||
Stock Acquired, Average Cost per Share | $ / shares | $ 14.62 | $ 14.53 | $ 15.82 | $ 14.53 | ||||||||||||
Change in ownership interest related to IMAX China common share repurchases | $ 6,100,000 | $ 4,600,000 | $ 55,400,000 | $ 4,600,000 | ||||||||||||
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized number of shares | shares | 200,000,000 | 200,000,000 | ||||||||||||||
Statutory surplus reserve appropriated | 3,900,000 | 3,900,000 | $ 3,900,000 | |||||||||||||
Parent [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount | 400,000,000 | 400,000,000 | ||||||||||||||
Non-controlling Interests [Member] | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||
Change in ownership interest related to IMAX China common share repurchases | 343,000 | 1,371,000 | 1,644,000 | 1,371,000 | ||||||||||||
Statutory surplus reserve appropriated | 1,700,000 | 1,700,000 | $ 1,700,000 | |||||||||||||
Restricted Share Units [Member] | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 3,516,000 | $ 3,900,000 | $ 11,405,000 | $ 11,524,000 | ||||||||||||
Antidilutive shares issuable upon exercise of stock options, restricted share units and performance stock units | shares | 1,329,014 | 1,329,014 | 1,592,965 | 1,592,965 | 1,329,014 | 1,329,014 | 1,592,965 | |||||||||
Restricted Share Units [Member] | Non-Employee Directors [Member] | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 0 | $ 1,300,000 | ||||||||||||||
Restricted Share Units [Member] | Non-Employee Directors [Member] | IMAX China | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||||||||||||||
Employee Stock Option [Member] | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 120,000 | $ 253,000 | $ 449,000 | $ 808,000 | ||||||||||||
Antidilutive shares issuable upon exercise of stock options, restricted share units and performance stock units | shares | 3,604,739 | 3,604,739 | 3,738,504 | 3,738,504 | 3,604,739 | 3,604,739 | 3,738,504 | |||||||||
Performance Stock Units [Member] | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 1,864,000 | $ 1,183,000 | $ 5,317,000 | $ 3,169,000 | ||||||||||||
Stock based awards vesting period | 3 years | 3 years | ||||||||||||||
Antidilutive shares issuable upon exercise of stock options, restricted share units and performance stock units | shares | 1,244,660 | 1,244,660 | 783,920 | 783,920 | 1,244,660 | 1,244,660 | 783,920 | |||||||||
Performance Stock Units [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award vesting rights, percentage | 0% | 0% | ||||||||||||||
Performance Stock Units [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award vesting rights, percentage | 175% | 175% | ||||||||||||||
Performance Stock Units [Member] | EBITDA | Maximum [Member] | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||
Maximum number of shares of common stock may be issued for outstanding PSU | shares | 1,636,735 | 1,636,735 |
Capital Stock and Reserves - St
Capital Stock and Reserves - Stock Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 5,404 | $ 6,109 | $ 19,093 | $ 18,211 |
Cost and Expenses Applicable to Revenues [Member] | ||||
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 312 | 314 | 820 | 920 |
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] | ||||
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 4,985 | 5,706 | 17,974 | 17,046 |
Research and Development [Member] | ||||
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 107 | $ 89 | $ 299 | $ 245 |
Capital Stock and Reserves - _2
Capital Stock and Reserves - Stock-based Compensation by Plan Type (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense by plan type | $ 5,404 | $ 6,109 | $ 19,093 | $ 18,211 |
Stock Options [Member] | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense by plan type | 120 | 253 | 449 | 808 |
Restricted Share Units [Member] | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense by plan type | 3,516 | 3,900 | 11,405 | 11,524 |
Performance Stock Units [Member] | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense by plan type | 1,864 | 1,183 | 5,317 | 3,169 |
IMAX China Stock Options [Member] | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense by plan type | 17 | 41 | 75 | 143 |
IMAX China Long Term Incentive Plan Restricted Share Units [Member] | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense by plan type | 122 | 600 | 1,712 | 2,217 |
IMAX China Long Term Incentive Plan Performance Stock Units [Member] | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense by plan type | $ (235) | $ 132 | $ 135 | $ 350 |
Capital Stock and Reserves - Sc
Capital Stock and Reserves - Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity (Details) - Employee Stock Option [Member] - $ / shares | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Stock options outstanding, beginning of period | 3,736,157 | 4,892,962 |
Exercised | (41,613) | |
Forfeited | (86,587) | |
Expired | (126,569) | (903,038) |
Cancelled | (4,849) | (123,220) |
Stock options outstanding, end of period | 3,604,739 | 3,738,504 |
Stock options exercisable, end of period | 3,523,032 | 3,487,857 |
Stock options outstanding, weighted average exercise price per share | $ 26.61 | $ 26.81 |
Exercised, weighted average exercise price per share | 21.23 | |
Forfeited, weighted average exercise price per share | 22.51 | |
Expired, weighted average exercise price per share | 33.61 | 28.31 |
Cancelled, weighted average exercise price per share | 27.03 | 26.68 |
Stock options outstanding, weighted average exercise price per share | 26.36 | 26.61 |
Stock options exercisable, weighted average exercise price per share, end of period | $ 26.45 | $ 26.93 |
Capital Stock and Reserves - Re
Capital Stock and Reserves - Restricted Stock Units Activity under the IMAX LTIP (Details) - Restricted Share Units [Member] - $ / shares | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Number of awards outstanding, beginning of period | 1,457,883 | 1,564,838 |
Granted | 694,131 | 831,123 |
Vested and settled | (714,496) | (571,616) |
Forfeited | (108,504) | (231,380) |
Number of awards outstanding,end of period | 1,329,014 | 1,592,965 |
Weighted average grant date fair value per share, beginning of period | $ 19.16 | $ 18.33 |
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value per share | 19.42 | 21.03 |
Vested and settled, weighted average grant date fair value per share | 18.68 | 19.11 |
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value per share | 20.37 | 19.50 |
Weighted average grant date fair value per share, end of period | $ 19.45 | $ 19.29 |
Capital Stock and Reserves - Pe
Capital Stock and Reserves - Performance Stock Units Activity under the IMAX LTIP (Details) - Performance Stock Units [Member] - $ / shares | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Number of awards outstanding, beginning of period | 613,405 | 361,844 |
Granted | 359,138 | 309,574 |
Forfeited | (37,266) | (54,634) |
Number of awards outstanding,end of period | 935,277 | 616,784 |
Weighted average grant date fair value per share, beginning of period | $ 18.21 | $ 15.68 |
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value per share | 20.34 | 20.77 |
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value per share | 19.79 | 16.08 |
Weighted average grant date fair value per share, end of period | $ 18.97 | $ 18.20 |
Capital Stock and Reserves - Ba
Capital Stock and Reserves - Basic and Diluted Per-share Computations (Details) - shares | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Equity [Abstract] | ||||
Issued and outstanding, beginning of period | 56,095 | 59,396 | 58,654 | 58,921 |
Weighted average number of shares (repurchased) issued, net | (56) | (152) | (1,353) | 286 |
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic | 56,039 | 59,244 | 57,301 | 59,207 |
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted | 56,039 | 59,244 | 57,301 | 59,207 |
Revenue from Contracts with C_3
Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Disaggregation of Revenue by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | [1] | $ 68,755 | $ 56,602 | $ 202,759 | $ 146,311 | ||
Fixed Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 29,252 | 25,375 | 75,209 | 60,178 | |||
Variable Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 23,841 | 17,239 | 74,619 | 43,248 | |||
Lease Arrangements [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 13,745 | 11,353 | 46,453 | 34,704 | |||
Finance Income [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 1,917 | 2,635 | 6,478 | 8,181 | |||
Technology Sales [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 18,065 | 13,160 | 35,270 | 34,508 | |||
Technology Sales [Member] | Fixed Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 14,188 | 11,218 | 28,406 | 23,892 | |||
Technology Sales [Member] | Variable Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 2,672 | 808 | 4,137 | 2,620 | |||
Technology Sales [Member] | IMAX Systems [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | [2] | 14,040 | 10,601 | 26,328 | 26,936 | ||
Technology Sales [Member] | IMAX Systems [Member] | Fixed Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | [2] | 11,162 | 9,701 | 22,032 | 20,143 | ||
Technology Sales [Member] | IMAX Systems [Member] | Variable Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | [2] | 2,671 | 802 | 4,055 | 2,573 | ||
Technology Sales [Member] | Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, fixed fees [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 998 | 1,036 | 2,486 | 3,776 | |||
Technology Sales [Member] | Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, fixed fees [Member] | Fixed Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Technology Sales [Member] | Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, fixed fees [Member] | Variable Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Technology Sales [Member] | Other Theater Business [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 2,107 | 363 | 3,697 | 1,275 | |||
Technology Sales [Member] | Other Theater Business [Member] | Fixed Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 2,107 | 363 | 3,697 | 1,275 | |||
Technology Sales [Member] | Other Theater Business [Member] | Variable Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Technology Sales [Member] | All Other [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 920 | 1,160 | 2,759 | 2,521 | |||
Technology Sales [Member] | All Other [Member] | Fixed Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 919 | 1,154 | 2,677 | 2,474 | |||
Technology Sales [Member] | All Other [Member] | Variable Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 1 | 6 | 82 | 47 | |||
Technology Sales [Member] | Lease Arrangements [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 1,205 | 1,134 | 2,727 | 7,996 | |||
Technology Sales [Member] | Lease Arrangements [Member] | IMAX Systems [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | [2] | 207 | 98 | 241 | 4,220 | ||
Technology Sales [Member] | Lease Arrangements [Member] | Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, fixed fees [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 998 | 1,036 | 2,486 | 3,776 | |||
Technology Sales [Member] | Lease Arrangements [Member] | Other Theater Business [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Technology Sales [Member] | Lease Arrangements [Member] | All Other [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Technology Sales [Member] | Finance Income [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Technology Sales [Member] | Finance Income [Member] | IMAX Systems [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | [2] | 0 | 0 | 0 | [2] | |
Technology Sales [Member] | Finance Income [Member] | Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, fixed fees [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Technology Sales [Member] | Finance Income [Member] | Other Theater Business [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Technology Sales [Member] | Finance Income [Member] | All Other [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 36,233 | 30,588 | 117,285 | 76,914 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | Fixed Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 15,064 | 14,157 | 46,803 | 36,286 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | Variable Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 21,169 | 16,431 | 70,482 | 40,628 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | All Other [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 326 | 234 | 1,239 | 279 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | All Other [Member] | Fixed Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | All Other [Member] | Variable Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 326 | 234 | 1,239 | 279 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | IMAX DMR [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 19,919 | 15,701 | 67,064 | 39,438 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | IMAX DMR [Member] | Fixed Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | IMAX DMR [Member] | Variable Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 19,919 | 15,701 | 67,064 | 39,438 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | IMAX Maintenance Segment [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 13,939 | 13,055 | 43,564 | 33,196 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | IMAX Maintenance Segment [Member] | Fixed Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 13,939 | 13,055 | 43,564 | 33,196 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | IMAX Maintenance Segment [Member] | Variable Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | Film Post-Production [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 968 | 899 | 2,915 | 2,886 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | Film Post-Production [Member] | Fixed Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 968 | 899 | 2,915 | 2,886 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | Film Post-Production [Member] | Variable Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | Film Distribution [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 1,081 | 699 | 2,503 | 1,115 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | Film Distribution [Member] | Fixed Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 157 | 203 | 324 | 204 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | Film Distribution [Member] | Variable Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 924 | 496 | 2,179 | 911 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | Lease Arrangements [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | Lease Arrangements [Member] | All Other [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | Lease Arrangements [Member] | IMAX DMR [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | Lease Arrangements [Member] | IMAX Maintenance Segment [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | Lease Arrangements [Member] | Film Post-Production [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | Lease Arrangements [Member] | Film Distribution [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | Finance Income [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | Finance Income [Member] | All Other [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | Finance Income [Member] | IMAX DMR [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | Finance Income [Member] | IMAX Maintenance Segment [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | Finance Income [Member] | Film Post-Production [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Image Enhancement and Maintenance Services [Member] | Finance Income [Member] | Film Distribution [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Technology Rentals [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 12,540 | 10,219 | 43,726 | 26,708 | |||
Technology Rentals [Member] | Fixed Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Technology Rentals [Member] | Variable Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Technology Rentals [Member] | All Other [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 332 | 18 | 600 | ||||
Technology Rentals [Member] | All Other [Member] | Fixed Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Technology Rentals [Member] | All Other [Member] | Variable Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Technology Rentals [Member] | Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, Contingent Rent [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 12,540 | 9,887 | 43,708 | 26,108 | |||
Technology Rentals [Member] | Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, Contingent Rent [Member] | Fixed Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Technology Rentals [Member] | Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, Contingent Rent [Member] | Variable Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Technology Rentals [Member] | Lease Arrangements [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 12,540 | 10,219 | 43,726 | 26,708 | |||
Technology Rentals [Member] | Lease Arrangements [Member] | All Other [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 332 | 18 | 600 | ||||
Technology Rentals [Member] | Lease Arrangements [Member] | Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, Contingent Rent [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 12,540 | 9,887 | 43,708 | 26,108 | |||
Technology Rentals [Member] | Finance Income [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Technology Rentals [Member] | Finance Income [Member] | All Other [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Technology Rentals [Member] | Finance Income [Member] | Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, Contingent Rent [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Finance Income [Member] | IMAX Systems [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 1,917 | 2,635 | 6,478 | 8,181 | |||
Finance Income [Member] | IMAX Systems [Member] | Fixed Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Finance Income [Member] | IMAX Systems [Member] | Variable Consideration [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Finance Income [Member] | Lease Arrangements [Member] | IMAX Systems [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
Finance Income [Member] | Finance Income [Member] | IMAX Systems [Member] | |||||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||
Revenues | $ 1,917 | $ 2,635 | $ 6,478 | $ 8,181 | |||
[1] The Company's largest customer represents 11 % and 13 % , respectively, of total Revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 (2021 — 18 % and 22 % , respectively). No single customer comprises more than 10% of the Company's total Accounts Receivable as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 . Includes r evenues earned from sale and sales-type lease arrangements involving new and upgraded IMAX Theater Systems, as well as the impact of renewals and amendments to existing theater system arrangements. |
Revenue from Contracts with C_4
Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Maintenance Services [Member] | ||
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] | ||
Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation | $ 16.3 | $ 20.2 |
Segment Reporting - Additional
Segment Reporting - Additional Information (Details) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Segment Reporting (Textual) [Abstract] | |
Description of products and services from which each reportable segment derives its revenues | The Company has the following reportable segments: (i) IMAX DMR; (ii) Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements ("JRSA"); (iii) IMAX Systems; (iv) IMAX Maintenance; (v) Other Theater Business; (vi) Film Distribution; and (vii) Film Post-Production. |
Disclosure on geographic areas, description of revenue from external customers | No single country in the Rest of the World, Western Europe, Latin America and Asia (excluding Greater China) comprises more than 10% of the Company's total revenue in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021. |
Segment Reporting - Segment Rep
Segment Reporting - Segment Reporting Information by Category and Reportable Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | ||
Revenues | |||||
Revenue | [1] | $ 68,755 | $ 56,602 | $ 202,759 | $ 146,311 |
Gross Margin (Margin Loss) | |||||
Gross Margin (Margin Loss) | 31,701 | 27,487 | 107,508 | 70,371 | |
IMAX DMR [Member] | |||||
Revenues | |||||
Revenue | [1] | 19,919 | 15,701 | 67,064 | 39,438 |
Gross Margin (Margin Loss) | |||||
Gross Margin (Margin Loss) | 11,408 | 7,293 | 42,965 | 22,405 | |
JRSA, contingent rent [Member] | |||||
Revenues | |||||
Revenue | [1] | 12,540 | 9,887 | 43,708 | 26,108 |
Gross Margin (Margin Loss) | |||||
Gross Margin (Margin Loss) | 6,302 | 3,626 | 25,389 | 7,299 | |
IMAX Technology Network [Member] | |||||
Revenues | |||||
Revenue | [1] | 32,459 | 25,588 | 110,772 | 65,546 |
Gross Margin (Margin Loss) | |||||
Gross Margin (Margin Loss) | 17,710 | 10,919 | 68,354 | 29,704 | |
IMAX Systems [Member] | |||||
Revenues | |||||
Revenue | [1],[2] | 15,957 | 13,236 | 32,806 | 35,117 |
Gross Margin (Margin Loss) | |||||
Gross Margin (Margin Loss) | [2] | 9,029 | 8,086 | 18,432 | 21,646 |
Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements, Fixed Fees [Member] | |||||
Revenues | |||||
Revenue | [1] | 998 | 1,036 | 2,486 | 3,776 |
Gross Margin (Margin Loss) | |||||
Gross Margin (Margin Loss) | (154) | 280 | 79 | 783 | |
IMAX Maintenance Segment [Member] | |||||
Revenues | |||||
Revenue | [1] | 13,939 | 13,055 | 43,564 | 33,196 |
Gross Margin (Margin Loss) | |||||
Gross Margin (Margin Loss) | 6,406 | 6,462 | 21,643 | 15,360 | |
Other Theater Business [Member] | |||||
Revenues | |||||
Revenue | [1],[3] | 2,107 | 363 | 3,697 | 1,283 |
Gross Margin (Margin Loss) | |||||
Gross Margin (Margin Loss) | [3] | 168 | 64 | 314 | 269 |
IMAX Technology Sales and Maintenance [Member] | |||||
Revenues | |||||
Revenue | [1] | 33,001 | 27,690 | 82,553 | 73,372 |
Gross Margin (Margin Loss) | |||||
Gross Margin (Margin Loss) | 15,449 | 14,892 | 40,468 | 38,058 | |
Film Distribution [Member] | |||||
Revenues | |||||
Revenue | [1] | 1,081 | 699 | 2,503 | 1,115 |
Gross Margin (Margin Loss) | |||||
Gross Margin (Margin Loss) | (2,369) | (4) | (4,631) | (319) | |
Post-Production [Member] | |||||
Revenues | |||||
Revenue | [1] | 968 | 899 | 2,915 | 2,886 |
Gross Margin (Margin Loss) | |||||
Gross Margin (Margin Loss) | 287 | 420 | 1,161 | 1,316 | |
Film Distribution and Post-Production [Member] | |||||
Revenues | |||||
Revenue | [1] | 2,049 | 1,598 | 5,418 | 4,001 |
Gross Margin (Margin Loss) | |||||
Gross Margin (Margin Loss) | (2,082) | 416 | (3,470) | 997 | |
Reportable Segments [Member] | |||||
Revenues | |||||
Revenue | [1] | 67,509 | 54,876 | 198,743 | 142,919 |
Gross Margin (Margin Loss) | |||||
Gross Margin (Margin Loss) | 31,077 | 26,227 | 105,352 | 68,759 | |
All Other [Member] | |||||
Revenues | |||||
Revenue | [1],[4] | 1,246 | 1,726 | 4,016 | 3,392 |
Gross Margin (Margin Loss) | |||||
Gross Margin (Margin Loss) | [4] | $ 624 | $ 1,260 | $ 2,156 | $ 1,612 |
[1] The Company's largest customer represents 11 % and 13 % , respectively, of total Revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 (2021 — 18 % and 22 % , respectively). No single customer comprises more than 10% of the Company's total Accounts Receivable as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 . The revenue from this segment includes the initial upfront payments and the present value of fixed minimum payments from sale and sales-type lease arrangements of IMAX Theater Systems, as well as the present value of estimated variable consideration from sales of IMAX Theater Systems. To a lesser extent, the revenue from this segment also includes finance income associated with these revenue streams. The revenue from this segment principally includes after-market sales of IMAX Theater System parts and 3D glasses. All Other includes the results from IMAX Enhanced , SSIMWAVE, and other ancillary activities. In the first quarter of 2022, the Company's internal reporting was updated to reclassify the results of IMAX Enhanced out of the New Business Initiatives segment into All Other for segment reporting purposes. Prior period comparatives have been revised to conform with the current period presentation. The results of SSIMWAVE, which was acquired on September 22, 2022, were not material to the period. (See Note 4 for additional information related to the Company's acquisition of SSIMWAVE) |
Segment Reporting - Segment R_2
Segment Reporting - Segment Reporting Information by Category and Reportable Segment (Parenthetical) (Details) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Percentage of total revenues represented by largest customer | 11% | 18% | 13% | 22% |
Segment Reporting - Summary of
Segment Reporting - Summary of Revenues By Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | ||
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Revenues, total | [1] | $ 68,755 | $ 56,602 | $ 202,759 | $ 146,311 |
United States [Member] | |||||
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Revenues, total | 23,168 | 16,469 | 75,881 | 34,275 | |
Greater China [Member] | |||||
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Revenues, total | 14,889 | 22,203 | 47,602 | 75,634 | |
Asia (excluding China) [Member] | |||||
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Revenues, total | 13,921 | 4,925 | 31,045 | 12,837 | |
Western Europe [Member] | |||||
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Revenues, total | 8,938 | 7,634 | 26,700 | 11,160 | |
Latin America [Member] | |||||
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Revenues, total | 2,397 | 1,181 | 6,826 | 1,579 | |
Canada [Member] | |||||
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Revenues, total | 1,780 | 1,083 | 5,520 | 620 | |
Russia/the CIS & Ukraine [Member] | |||||
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Revenues, total | [2] | 1,638 | 1,353 | 2,794 | 4,577 |
Rest of the World [Member] | |||||
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Revenues, total | $ 2,024 | $ 1,754 | $ 6,391 | $ 5,629 | |
[1] The Company's largest customer represents 11 % and 13 % , respectively, of total Revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 (2021 — 18 % and 22 % , respectively). No single customer comprises more than 10% of the Company's total Accounts Receivable as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 . In addition to Russia, the CIS includes Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Commencing i n March 2022, in response to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and resulting sanctions, the Company suspended its operations in Russia and Belarus. As of September 30, 2022 , the IMAX network includes 54 theaters in Russia, nine theaters in Ukraine, and one theater in Belarus. |
Segment Reporting - Summary o_2
Segment Reporting - Summary of Revenues By Geographic Area (Parenthetical) (Details) | Sep. 30, 2022 Theater |
Russia [Member] | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |
Number of theaters | 54 |
Ukraine [Member] | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |
Number of theaters | 9 |
Belarus [Member] | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |
Number of theaters | 1 |
Employees Pension and Postret_3
Employees Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Deferred Compensation Plan [Member] | |||||||
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense (Textual) [Abstract] | |||||||
Deferred compensation plan description | The Company maintained a nonqualified deferred compensation benefit plan (the "Retirement Plan") covering the former CEO of IMAX Entertainment and Senior Executive Vice President of the Company. Under the terms of the Retirement Plan, the benefits were due to vest in full if the executive incurred a separation from service from the Company (as defined therein). | ||||||
Deferred Compensation Plan [Member] | Accrued and Other Liabilities [Member] | |||||||
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense (Textual) [Abstract] | |||||||
Benefit obligation recorded | $ 3,900,000 | $ 3,900,000 | $ 3,800,000 | ||||
Deferred Compensation Plan [Member] | Prepaid Expenses [Member] | |||||||
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense (Textual) [Abstract] | |||||||
Company-owned life insurance | 3,400,000 | 3,400,000 | 3,300,000 | ||||
Richard L. Gelfond [Member] | |||||||
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense (Textual) [Abstract] | |||||||
Benefit payable | 20,300,000 | ||||||
SERP Benefits [Member] | |||||||
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense (Textual) [Abstract] | |||||||
Benefit Obligation | 20,176,000 | 20,176,000 | 20,056,000 | $ 20,116,000 | |||
Interest costs | 120,000 | 72,000 | |||||
Companies contribution and expenses during the remainder of 2021 | $ 0 | ||||||
SERP Benefits [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||||||
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense (Textual) [Abstract] | |||||||
Interest costs | 100,000 | $ 100,000 | 100,000 | $ 100,000 | |||
Expected interest costs in the remainder of the year | 100,000 | $ 100,000 | |||||
Defined Contribution Plan [Member] | |||||||
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense (Textual) [Abstract] | |||||||
Defined contribution pension plans for employees | The Company also maintains defined contribution plans for its employees, including its executive officers. The Company makes contributions to these plans on behalf of employees in an amount up to 5% of their base salary subject to certain prescribed maximums. | ||||||
Maximum percentage of base salary contributed to Defined Contribution Pension Plan by Company | 5% | ||||||
Canadian Plan [Member] | |||||||
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense (Textual) [Abstract] | |||||||
Contribution and recorded expense | 400,000 | 300,000 | $ 900,000 | 800,000 | |||
Us Internal Revenue Code [Member] | |||||||
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense (Textual) [Abstract] | |||||||
Contribution and recorded expense | 100,000 | $ 100,000 | 500,000 | $ 400,000 | |||
Postretirement Benefits Executives [Member] | |||||||
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense (Textual) [Abstract] | |||||||
Benefit Obligation | 700,000 | 700,000 | 700,000 | ||||
Postretirement Benefits Executives [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||||||
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense (Textual) [Abstract] | |||||||
Maximum amount of Postretirement benefit recorded expense | 100,000 | 100,000 | |||||
Postretirement Benefits Canadian Employees [Member] | |||||||
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense (Textual) [Abstract] | |||||||
Benefit Obligation | 1,500,000 | 1,500,000 | 1,700,000 | ||||
Maximum amount of Postretirement benefit recorded expense | $ 100,000 | ||||||
Postretirement Benefits Canadian Employees [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||||||
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense (Textual) [Abstract] | |||||||
Maximum amount of Postretirement benefit recorded expense | $ 100,000 | $ 100,000 |
Employee's Pension and Postreti
Employee's Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Amounts Accrued and Unfunded Status (Details) - Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Amounts Accrued | ||
Obligation, beginning of period | $ 20,056 | $ 20,116 |
Interest cost | 120 | 72 |
Actuarial gain | (132) | |
Obligation, end of period and unfunded status | $ 20,176 | $ 20,056 |
Financial Instruments - Additio
Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands, ¥ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||||
Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2022 CNY (¥) | Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($) shares | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) Country | Jan. 10, 2022 USD ($) | Jan. 10, 2022 CNY (¥) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | |
Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract] | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 87,151 | $ 189,711 | |||||
Cash held outside of Canada | $ 65,500 | 102,100 | |||||
Number of countries that generate box office | Country | 87 | ||||||
Foreign Exchange contract settlement date range | settlement dates throughout 2022 and 2023 | ||||||
Estimated loss to be reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months | $ (1,500) | ||||||
Investment in equity securities | 1,095 | 1,087 | |||||
Investment in equity securities - cost | $ 15,200 | ||||||
Equity securities restrictions | lock-up period of six months | ||||||
Fixed Income Securities [Member] | |||||||
Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract] | |||||||
Equity Investment, Debt Securities | $ 1,100 | 1,100 | |||||
Preferred Stock [Member] | Other Assets [Member] | |||||||
Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract] | |||||||
Investment in equity securities - cost | $ 1,000 | 1,000 | |||||
Wanda Film (Horgos) Co. Ltd [Member] | |||||||
Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract] | |||||||
Investments in film | $ 4,700 | ¥ 30 | |||||
Investment in film impairment | $ 4,500 | ¥ 30 | |||||
Maoyan [Member] | |||||||
Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract] | |||||||
Realized gain on fair value of equity securities | $ 5,200 | ||||||
Number of shares sold | shares | 7,949,000 | ||||||
Gross proceeds from sale of investment | $ 17,800 | ||||||
Maximum [Member] | |||||||
Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract] | |||||||
Equity securities percentage ownership | 1% | ||||||
China [Member] | |||||||
Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract] | |||||||
Cash held/undistributed earnings | $ 27,900 | $ 76,300 |
Financial Instruments - Fair Va
Financial Instruments - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Other Financial Instrument | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 87,151 | $ 189,711 |
Net investment in sales-type leases | 24,991 | 28,392 |
Equity securities | 1,095 | 1,087 |
Equity securities | 15,200 | |
Foreign exchange contracts forwards | (1,608) | 79 |
Carrying Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||
Other Financial Instrument | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 87,151 | 189,711 |
Equity securities | 1,095 | 1,087 |
Carrying Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||
Other Financial Instrument | ||
Net financed sales receivables | 97,770 | 112,657 |
Net investment in sales-type leases | 24,848 | 28,392 |
Equity securities | 1,000 | 1,000 |
COLI | 3,366 | 3,275 |
Bank of China Facility borrowings | (4,763) | (3,612) |
Federal Economic Development Loan | (1,772) | |
Convertible Notes | (230,000) | (230,000) |
Carrying Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||
Other Financial Instrument | ||
Foreign exchange contracts forwards | (1,608) | 79 |
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||
Other Financial Instrument | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 87,151 | 189,711 |
Equity securities | 1,095 | 1,087 |
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||
Other Financial Instrument | ||
Net financed sales receivables | 96,019 | 112,662 |
Net investment in sales-type leases | 24,823 | 28,407 |
Equity securities | 1,000 | 1,000 |
COLI | 3,366 | 3,275 |
Bank of China Facility borrowings | (4,763) | (3,612) |
Federal Economic Development Loan | (1,772) | |
Convertible Notes | (193,400) | (223,100) |
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | ||
Other Financial Instrument | ||
Foreign exchange contracts forwards | $ (1,608) | $ 79 |
Financial Instruments - Notiona
Financial Instruments - Notional Amount of Derivative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | ||
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Foreign exchange contracts — Forwards | $ 30,806 | $ 26,702 |
Financial Instruments - Fair _2
Financial Instruments - Fair Value of Foreign Exchange Contracts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Foreign exchange contracts - designated forwards | $ (1,608) | $ 79 |
Other Assets [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | ||
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Foreign currency derivatives | 184 | |
Accrued and other liabilities [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | ||
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Derivative Liability, Fair Value | $ (1,608) | $ (105) |
Financial Instruments - Derivat
Financial Instruments - Derivatives in Foreign Currency Hedging Relationships (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items] | ||||
Derivative Loss Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion) | $ (1,567) | $ (759) | $ (1,862) | $ (159) |
Location of Derivative (Loss) Gain Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion) | $ (80) | $ 312 | $ (175) | $ 1,367 |
Derivative Instrument, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income, Effective Portion, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] | Selling, General and Administrative Expense | Selling, General and Administrative Expense | Selling, General and Administrative Expense | Selling, General and Administrative Expense |
Fair Value Hedging [Member] | ||||
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items] | ||||
Derivative Loss Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion) | $ (1,567) | $ (759) | $ (1,862) | $ (159) |
Financial Instruments - Non Des
Financial Instruments - Non Designated Derivatives in Foreign Currency Relationships (Details) - Foreign Exchange Contracts - Forwards [Member] - Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items] | ||
Location of Derivative Gain | $ (122) | $ 269 |
Derivative, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] | Selling, General and Administrative Expense | Selling, General and Administrative Expense |
Non-Controlling Interests - Add
Non-Controlling Interests - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) Film | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||||||
Non-controlling interests | $ 63,859 | $ 63,859 | $ 73,531 | |||
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | $ 1,196 | $ 2,034 | 1,455 | $ 9,473 | ||
Investment in film assets | $ 14,174 | 10,035 | ||||
IMAX China Noncontrolling Interest | ||||||
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||||||
Minority Interest Ownership Percentage By Company | 71.41% | 71.41% | 71.11% | |||
IMAX China | ||||||
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||||||
Non-controlling interests | $ 63,900 | $ 63,900 | $ 73,500 | |||
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | $ 1,200 | $ 2,000 | 1,500 | 9,500 | ||
Other Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | ||||||
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||||||
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | $ (22) | $ 1 | ||||
Non-controlling interest description | The Company's Original Film Fund was established in 2014 to co-finance a portfolio of 10 original large-format films. The initial investment in the Original Film Fund was committed by a third party in the amount of $25.0 million, with the possibility of contributing additional funds. The Company has contributed $9.0 million to the Original Film Fund since 2014 and has reached its maximum contribution. | |||||
Number of expected original films | Film | 10 | |||||
Investment in film assets | $ 22,300 | |||||
Other Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Third Party [Member] | ||||||
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||||||
Film fund committed capital contribution | $ 25,000 | |||||
Other Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | IMAX [Member] | ||||||
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||||||
Film fund contributions paid | $ 9,000 |
Non-Controlling Interests - Sum
Non-Controlling Interests - Summary of Movement of the Non-controlling Interest in Temporary Equity Related to Original Film Fund (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | |
Non-controlling Interests | ||||
Net (loss) income | $ 1,196 | $ 2,034 | $ 1,455 | $ 9,473 |
Other Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | ||||
Non-controlling Interests | ||||
Beginning Balance | 758 | 759 | ||
Net (loss) income | (22) | 1 | ||
Ending Balance | $ 736 | $ 760 | $ 736 | $ 760 |