--- title: IMAX Corporation Reports First Quarter 2020 Results publisher: "IMAX" description: "NEW YORK , April 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- HIGHLIGHTS A solid balance sheet and ample cash puts the Company in a strong position to operate through this historic period of COVID-19-driven theater closures In response to COVID-19, the Company has implemented cost reductions and drew on its revolver," canonical: "https://www.imax.com/pr/imax-corporation-reports-first-quarter-2020-results" date: 2020-04-30 last_updated: 2020-04-30 --- IMAX Corporation Reports First Quarter 2020 Results =================================================== Thu, Apr 30, 2020 NEW YORK, April 30, 2020/PRNewswire/ -- [![IMAX Logo. (PRNewsFoto/IMAX Corporation)](https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/74988/imax_corporation_logo.jpg "IMAX Logo. (PRNewsFoto/IMAX Corporation)")](https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/74988/imax_corporation_logo.html) HIGHLIGHTS * A solid balance sheet and ample cash puts the Company in a strong position to operate through this historic period of COVID-19-driven theater closures * In response to COVID-19, the Company has implemented cost reductions and drew on its revolver, ending the quarter with $352.3 millionin consolidated cash and its $300 millionrevolver fully drawn * The Company estimates a monthly cash burn rate of approximately $10 millionand remains confident in its ability to operate through an extended business shut down and a zero revenue environment * First quarter 2020 revenue decreased 56.5% versus 2019 to $34.9 million * First quarter 2020 net (loss) attributable to common shareholders was ($49.4) million. Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA (loss) was ($4.4) millionversus $28.5 millionin the prior-year period * The Company is actively preparing to reopen to what is projected to be an IMAX-friendly second-half release slate **Three Months Ended** **March 31** _(In millions of U.S.dollars, except per share data)_ **2020** **2019** **YoY %**  **Change** Total Revenue **$** 34.9 **$** 80.2 (56.5%) Gross Margin **$** 5.1 **$** 45.1 (88.7%) Gross Margin (%) 14.6% 56.3% Net (Loss) Income(1) **$** (49.4) **$** 8.3 N/A Diluted Net (Loss) Income Per Share(1) **$** (0.82) **$** 0.13 N/A Adj. Net (Loss) Income Per Share(1)(2) **$** (0.48) **$** 0.18 N/A Adjusted EBITDA(2) **$** (4.4) **$** 28.5 N/A Adj. EBITDA Margin (%)(2) (13.1%) 39.8% N/A (1)Attributable to common shareholders (2)Non-GAAP Financial Measure Note: For the definition and reconciliations of reported results to non-GAAP financial results, please refer to the discussion of non-GAAP financial measures at the end of this earnings release. IMAX Corporation(NYSE: IMAX) today reported first quarter 2020 revenues of $34.9 million, gross margin of $5.1 million, and a net (loss) attributable to common shareholders of ($49.4) million, or ($0.82) per diluted share. First quarter non-GAAP adjusted net loss attributable to common shareholders was ($28.7) million, or ($0.48) per diluted share. For reconciliations of reported results to non-GAAP financial results, please see the end of this press release. The closure of substantially all of the Company's theater network due to the global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic drove results down in the first quarter. Also contributing to the Company's first quarter loss was a $10.2 millionprovision for credit losses on its theater receivables as a result of the current pandemic-related challenges facing the exhibition industry. In addition, the Company's results include a deferred income tax charge of $19.7 million($13.7 millionattributable to common shareholders or $0.23per share) related to its decision in the first quarter of 2020 to no longer indefinitely reinvest historical earnings from its Chinese business. The Company had previously planned to keep these funds overseas and, as a result, was not required to accrue withholding taxes. The change in IMAX China's plans reflect its desire for increased capital allocation flexibility to repatriate cash from the Chinese mainland including for payment of dividends to shareholders including IMAX Corporation. "IMAX is uniquely positioned to manage through a temporary shutdown of theaters as a result of strategic planning which led to our strong financial position, valuable brand, and vast global footprint. With our strong cash balance and continued cost discipline, we believe that we will be ready to program our network, accelerate our theater business, and once again bring audiences the world's most immersive entertainment experience when ready," said IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond. "When global economies restart, and theaters reopen, we believe audiences will turn to strong, trusted brands like IMAX. In 2019, IMAX delivered a record year across global, international, and local language box office — underscoring the strength of our brand and product offering throughout an increasingly diverse geographic footprint." "We are working closely with our studio partners to reshape our slate in the second half of 2020 and into 2021 — a period that is now scheduled to see an impressive offering of marquee blockbuster films. Operationally, we are focused on ensuring that we can support this rich content pipeline with our proprietary post-production process and our enhanced marketing capabilities." "We continue to monitor the situation and carefully plan for the reopening of theaters in Chinawhen it is safe. We look forward to circumstances continuing to improve in the market and meeting strong audience demand for immersive filmmaking and entertainment experiences." "Above all, we are focused on the safety and well-being of our employees and our audiences. Our thoughts remain with those impacted by this pandemic around the world, as we continue to support the efforts of local governments and our industry to prioritize public health." **First Quarter Segment Results**(1) **IMAX Technology Network** **IMAX Technology Sales and Maintenance** **Revenue** **Gross Margin** **Gross Margin %** **Revenue** **Gross Margin** **Gross Margin %** **1Q20** **$** 16.6 **$** 2.8 17.0% **$** 15.1 **$** 4.7 31.3% **1Q19** 46.0 31.7 68.9% 30.1 13.1 43.5% **% change** (63.9%) (91.1%) (49.9%) (63.9%) (1)Please refer to the Company's Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2020for additional segment information. **IMAX Technology Network** * IMAX Technology Network revenues decreased 63.9% to $16.6 millionin the first quarter of 2020, compared to $46.0 millionin the prior-year period. The decline in revenue was driven by a 62.9% decrease in IMAX global box office connected to COVID-19-related theater closures. * Total gross margin for the IMAX Technology Network business was 17.0% in the most recent quarter, compared to 68.9% in the prior-year period. The year-over-year decrease in total gross margin was primarily driven by lower revenue. **IMAX Technology Sales and Maintenance** * IMAX Technology Sales and Maintenance revenues decreased 49.9% to $15.1 millionin the first quarter of 2020, compared with $30.1 millionin the prior year period. * Total gross margin for IMAX Technology Sales and Maintenance was 31.3% compared to 43.5% in the prior year period. The year-over-year decline in total gross margin was primarily driven by fewer sales and sales-type leases due to COVID-19 related delays in theater installations and lower maintenance revenue as such services were not able to be provided while theaters are closed. **Cash Balances and Outstanding Debt** Total cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2020was $352.3 million. Total debt was $300.0 millionas of March 31, 2020and represented an increase compared to $18.2 millionas of December 31, 2019. As of March 31, 2020, the Company's $300.0 millioncredit facility due June 28, 2023was drawn in its entirety. **Share Count and Capital Return** * The weighted average diluted shares outstanding at the end of the first quarter of 2020 declined 1.9% to 60.4 million, compared to 61.6 million in first quarter 2019, due primarily to share repurchase activity. During the quarter, a total of 2.5 million shares were repurchased at an average price of $14.72for a total value of approximately $36.6 million. A total of $89.4 millionremains available under the Company's outstanding share repurchase authorization, which expires in June 2020. * During the first quarter of 2020, IMAX China repurchased a total of 480.6 thousand shares at an average price of $1.85for a total value of approximately $890.8 thousand.  **Supplemental Materials** For more information about the Company's results, please refer to the IMAX Investor Relations website located at [investors.imax.com](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2790585-1&h=1966802024&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imax.com%2Fcontent%2Finvestor-relations&a=investors.imax.com). **Investor Relations Website and Social Media** On a weekly basis, the Company posts quarter-to-date box office results on the IMAX Investor Relations website located at [investors.imax.com](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2790585-1&h=1966802024&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imax.com%2Fcontent%2Finvestor-relations&a=investors.imax.com). The Company expects to provide such updates on Friday of each week, although the Company may change this timing without notice. Results will be displayed with a one-week lag. The information posted on the Company's corporate and Investor Relations website may be deemed material to investors. Accordingly, investors, media and others interested in the Company should monitor the Company's website in addition to the Company's press releases, SECfilings and public conference calls and webcasts. **Conference Call** The Company will host a conference call today at 8:30AM ETto discuss its first quarter 2020 financial results. This call is being webcast by PGI and can be accessed at [investors.imax.com](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2790585-1&h=1966802024&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imax.com%2Fcontent%2Finvestor-relations&a=investors.imax.com). To access the call via telephone, interested parties in the US and Canadashould dial (800) 458-4148 approximately 5 to 10 minutes before the call begins. Other international callers should dial (647) 484-0477. The conference ID for the call is 2512506. A replay of the call will be available via webcast at [investors.imax.com](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2790585-1&h=1966802024&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imax.com%2Fcontent%2Finvestor-relations&a=investors.imax.com)or via telephone by dialing (888) 203-1112 (US and Canada), or (647) 436-0148 (international). The Conference ID for the telephone replay is 2512506. **About IMAX Corporation** IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you've never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX theaters to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, and, as such, IMAX's network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe. IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles, with additional offices in London, Dublin, Tokyo, and Shanghai. As of March 31, 2020, there were 1,616 IMAX theater systems (1,526 commercial multiplexes, 14 commercial destinations, 76 institutional) operating in 81 countries and territories. Shares of IMAX China Holding, Inc., a subsidiary of IMAX Corp., trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchangeunder the stock code "HK.1970." IMAX®, IMAX® 3D, IMAX DMR®, Experience It In IMAX®, An IMAX 3D Experience®, The IMAX Experience®, and IMAX nXos® are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. More information about the Company can be found at [www.imax.com](http://www.imax.com). You may also connect with IMAX on Instagram ([https://www.instagram.com/imax](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2790585-1&h=371905612&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fimax&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fimax)), Facebook ([www.facebook.com/imax](http://www.facebook.com/imax)), Twitter ([www.twitter.com/imax](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2790585-1&h=1979497278&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2Fimax&a=www.twitter.com%2Fimax)) and YouTube ([www.youtube.com/imaxmovies](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2790585-1&h=843195613&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fimaxmovies&a=www.youtube.com%2Fimaxmovies)). For additional information please contact: **_Investors:_** IMAX Corporation, New York Brett Harriss 212-821-0187 [bharriss@IMAX.com](mailto:bharriss@IMAX.com) **_Media:_** IMAX Corporation, New York Mark Jafar 212-821-0102 [mjafar@imax.com](mailto:mjafar@imax.com) **Forward****\-Looking Statements** _This earnings release contains forward looking statements that are based on IMAX management's assumptions and existing information and involve certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Important factors that could affect these statements include, but are not limited to, references to future capital expenditures (including the amount and nature thereof), business and technology strategies and measures to implement strategies, competitive strengths, goals, expansion and growth of business, operations and technology, plans and references to the future success of IMAX Corporationtogether with its consolidated subsidiaries (the "Company") and expectations regarding the Company's future operating, financial and technological results. These forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will conform with the expectations and predictions of the Company is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, risks associated with investments and operations in foreign jurisdictions and any future international expansion, including those related to economic, political and regulatory policies of local governments and laws and policies of the United Statesand Canada; risks related to the Company's growth and operations in China, including the adverse impact of the coronavirus outbreak in China; the performance of IMAX DMR__®__films; the signing of theater system agreements; conditions, changes and developments in the commercial exhibition industry; risks related to currency fluctuations; the potential impact of increased competition in the markets within which the Company operates; competitive actions by other companies; the failure to respond to change and advancements in digital technology; risks relating to recent consolidation among commercial exhibitors and studios; risks related to new business initiatives; conditions in the in-home and out-of-home entertainment industries; the opportunities (or lack thereof) that may be presented to and pursued by the Company; risks related to cyber-security and data privacy; risks related to the Company's inability to protect the Company's intellectual property; general economic, market or business conditions; the failure to convert theater system backlog into revenue; changes in laws or regulations; the failure to fully realize the projected cost savings and benefits from any of the Company's restructuring initiatives; the impact of COVID-19 on our financial condition and results of operations and on the businesses of our customers and exhibitor partners;__and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. These factors, other risks and uncertainties and financial details are discussed in IMAX's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q._ _The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise._ **Primary****Reporting Groups** The Company has the following reportable segments: (i) IMAX DMR; (ii) Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements; (iii) IMAX Systems, (iv) IMAX Maintenance; (v) Other Theater Business; (vi) New Business Initiatives; (vii) Film Distribution; and (viii) Film Post\-production. The Company organizes its reportable segments into the following four 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 Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangement ("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; (iii)  New Business Initiatives, which is a segment that includes activities related to the exploration of new lines of business and new initiatives outside of the Company's core business; and (iv)  Film Distribution and Post-production, which includes activities related to the distribution of films primarily for the Company's institutional theater partners (through the Film Distribution segment) and the provision of film post-production and quality control services (through the Film Post\-production segment). **Non-GAAP Financial** **Measures** In this release, the Company presents adjusted net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders and adjusted net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders per diluted share, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Facility, Adjusted EBITDA margin, free cash flow and return on invested capital as supplemental measures of the Company's performance, which are not recognized under U.S.GAAP. Adjusted net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders and adjusted net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders per diluted share exclude, where applicable: (i) share-based compensation; (ii) exit costs, restructuring charges and associated impairments, and (iii) changes in the fair value of equity investments, as well as the related tax impact of these adjustments, and (iv) income tax expense related to the removal of the indefinitely reinvested assertion on the historical earnings of certain subsidiaries. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are important supplemental measures that allow management and users of the Company's financial statements to view operating trends and analyze controllable operating performance on a comparable basis between periods without the after-tax impact of share-based compensation and certain unusual charges to net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders. Although share-based compensation is an important aspect of the Company's employee and executive compensation packages, it is a non-cash expense and is excluded from certain internal business performance measures. In addition to the non-GAAP financial measures discussed above, management also uses "EBITDA," as such term is defined in the Company's credit agreement, and which is referred to herein as "Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Facility." As allowed by the Company's credit agreement, Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Facility includes adjustments in addition to the exclusion of interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Accordingly, this non-GAAP financial measure is presented to allow a more comprehensive analysis of the Company's operating performance and to provide additional information with respect to the Company's compliance against its credit agreement requirements in the current period. In addition, the Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Facility presents relevant and useful information widely used by analysts, investors and other interested parties in the Company's industry to evaluate, assess and benchmark the Company's results. EBITDA is defined as net (loss) income excluding (i) interest income (expense), net; (ii) income tax provision (benefit); and (iii) depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Facility is defined as EBITDA excluding: (i) gain (loss) from equity accounted investments; (ii) stock and other non-cash compensation; (iii) exit costs, restructuring charges and associated impairments; (iv) change in fair value of equity investment; (v) write-downs, net of recoveries, including asset impairments and receivable provisions; and (vi) adjusted EBITDA attributable to non-controlling interests. Free cash flow is defined as cash provided by operating activities minus cash used in investing activities (from the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows). Cash provided by operating activities consist of net income, plus depreciation and amortization, plus the change in deferred income taxes, plus other non-cash items, plus changes in working capital, less investment in film assets, plus other changes in operating assets and liabilities. Cash used in investing activities includes capital expenditures, acquisitions and other cash used in investing activities. Management views free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure, as a measure of the Company's after-tax cash flow available to reduce debt, add to cash balances, and fund other financing activities. Free cash flow does not represent residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. A reconciliation of cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow is presented below. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported by other companies. Additionally, the non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, the comparable GAAP amounts. **Signings and Installations** **Three Months Ended March 31,** **Theater System Signings:** **2020** **2019** Full new sales and sales-type lease arrangements 2 9 New hybrid joint revenue sharing lease arrangements \- 3 New traditional joint revenue sharing arrangements 2 2 **Total new IMAX Theater Systems** **4** **14** Upgrades of IMAX Theater Systems 11 9 **Total IMAX Theater System signings** **15** **23** **Three Months Ended March 31,** **Theater System Installations:** **2020** **2019** Full new sales and sales-type lease arrangements 2 6 New hybrid joint revenue sharing lease arrangements 1 4 New traditional joint revenue sharing arrangements 2 4 **Total new IMAX Theater Systems** **5** **14** Upgrades of IMAX theater systems 7 3 **Total IMAX Theater System installations** **12** **17** **Three Months Ended March 31,** **Theater Sales Backlog:** **2020** **2019** Sales and sales-type lease arrangements 180 182 Joint revenue sharing arrangements Hybrid lease arrangements 138 117 Traditional arrangements 215 (1) 272 (1) **Total IMAX Theater System backlog** **533** **571** **Three Months Ended March 31,** **IMAX Theater System Network:** **2020** **2019** Commercial Multiplex Theaters: Sales and sales-type lease arrangements 659 611 Hybrid joint revenue sharing lease arrangements 136 128 Traditional joint revenue sharing lease arrangements 731 681 **Total Commercial Multiplex Theaters** **1,526** **1,420** Commercial Destination Theaters 14 14 Institutional Theaters 76 80 **Total IMAX Theater System network** **1,616** **1,514** (1)     Includes 34 IMAX Theater Systems where the customer has the option to convert from joint revenue sharing arrangements to a sales arrangement (2019 — 46).  **CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS** _(In thousands of U.S.dollars, except per share amounts)_ **_(Unaudited)_** **Three Months Ended** **March 31,** **2020** **2019** **Revenues**(1)**** Technology sales $ 5,662 $ 15,200 Image enhancement and maintenance services  20,721 44,147 Technology rentals 5,971 18,170 Finance income 2,548 2,681 **34,902** **80,198** **Costs and expenses applicable to revenues**(1)**** Technology sales 3,869 9,435 Image enhancement and maintenance services  17,816 19,243 Technology rentals 8,131 6,380 **29,816** **35,058** **Gross margin** **5,086** **45,140** Selling, general and administrative expenses 28,636 27,649 Research and development 2,200 1,136 Amortization of intangibles 1,321 1,075 Credit loss expense 10,217 431 Asset impairments 1,151 \- Exit costs, restructuring charges and associated impairments \- 850 **(Loss) Income from operations** **(38,439)** **13,999** Change in fair value of equity securities (4,539) 2,491 Retirement benefits non-service expense (116) (160) Interest income 365 570 Interest expense (648) (681) **(Loss) income before taxes**  **(43,377)** **16,219** Income tax expense (15,505) (3,648) Equity in losses of investees, net of tax (529) (84) **Net (loss) income**  **(59,411)** **12,487** Less: Net loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interests 10,057 (4,222) **Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders** **$** **(49,354)** **$** **8,265** **Net (loss) income per share attributable to common shareholders - basic and diluted:** Net (loss) income per share — basic and diluted **$** **(0.82)** **$** **0.13** Weighted average number of shares outstanding (000's): Basic 60,418 61,377 Fully Diluted 60,418 61,559 Additional Disclosure: Depreciation and amortization(2) $ 15,252 $ 14,211 (1) In the first quarter of 2020, the Company updated certain account names within revenues and costs and expenses applicable to revenues in its Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations to better reflect the nature of its business activities. (2) Includes $0.1 millionof amortization of deferred financing costs charged to interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2020, respectively (2019 - $0.1 million, respectively). **IMAX CORPORATION** **CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS** **In accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles** _(In thousands of U.S.dollars, except share amounts)_ **_(Unaudited)_** **March 31,** **December 31,** **2020** **2019** **Assets** Cash and cash equivalents $                352,277 $                109,484 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses 64,818 99,513 Financing receivables, net of allowance for credit losses 121,112 128,038 Variable consideration receivable from contracts, net of allowance for credit losses 38,694 40,040 Inventories 61,635 42,989 Prepaid expenses 11,558 10,237 Film assets 15,645 17,921 Property, plant and equipment 294,361 306,849 Investment in equity securities 11,131 15,685 Other assets 24,559 25,034 Deferred income tax assets 37,967 23,905 Other intangible assets 29,542 30,347 Goodwill  39,027 39,027 **Total assets**  **$             1,102,326** **$                889,069** **Liabilities** Bank indebtedness $                298,355 $                  18,229 Accounts payable 25,296 20,414 Accrued and other liabilities 111,850 112,779 Deferred revenue 103,267 94,552 Deferred income tax liabilities 19,681 — **Total liabilities**  **558,449** **245,974** **Commitments and contingencies** **Non-controlling interests** **5,500** **5,908** **Shareholders' equity** Capital stock common shares — no par value. Authorized — unlimited number. 58,878,749 issued and 58,786,752 outstanding (December 31, 2019— 61,362,872 issued and 61,175,852 outstanding) 405,583 423,386 Less: Treasurystock, 91,957 shares at cost (December 31, 2019— 187,020) (1,419) (4,038) Other equity 168,892 171,789 Accumulated deficit (108,428) (40,253) Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (5,759) (3,190) **Total shareholders' equity attributable to common shareholders** **458,869** **547,694** Non-controlling interests  79,508 89,493 **Total shareholders' equity** **538,377** **637,187** **Total liabilities and shareholders' equity** **$             1,102,326** **$                889,069** **IMAX CORPORATION** **CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS** _(In thousands of U.S.dollars)_ **_(Unaudited)_** **Three Months Ended** **March 31,** **2020** **2019** **Cash provided by (used in):** **Operating Activities** Net (loss) income  $ (59,411) $ 12,487 Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to cash from operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 15,252 14,211 Credit loss expense 10,217 431 Write-downs 4,403 266 Deferred income tax expense 5,627 688 Share and other non-cash compensation 4,309 4,524 Unrealized foreign currency exchange loss (gain) 223 (24) Change in fair value of equity securities 4,539 (2,491) Equity in losses of investees 529 84 Investment in film assets (3,064) (3,740) Changes in other non-cash operating assets and liabilities 23,342 (27,105) **Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities** **5,966** **(669)** **Investing Activities** Purchase of property, plant and equipment (271) (2,237) Investment in joint revenue sharing equipment (1,580) (9,716) Acquisition of other intangible assets (862) (540) Investment in equity securities — (15,153) **Net cash used in investing activities** **(2,713)** **(27,646)** **Financing Activities** Increase in bank indebtedness 280,000 35,000 Repayment of bank indebtedness — (15,000) Settlement of restricted share units and options (1,667) (4,987) Treasurystock repurchased for future settlement of restricted share units (1,419) (4,207) Repurchase of common shares, IMAX China (891) (1,767) Taxes withheld and paid on employee stock awards vested (236) (219) Common shares issued - stock options exercised — 803 Repurchase of common shares (36,624) — **Net cash provided by financing activities** **239,163** **9,623** Effects of exchange rate changes on cash 377 186 **Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during period** **242,793** **(18,506)** **Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period** **109,484** **141,590** **Cash and cash equivalents, end of period** $ **352,277** $ **123,084** **Three Months Ended** **March 31,** **2020** **2019** **Revenue** **IMAX Technology Network** IMAX DMR $                  10,629 $                  27,950 Joint revenue sharing arrangements, contingent rent 5,971 18,044 16,600 45,994 **IMAX Technology Sales and Maintenance** IMAX Systems  5,688 13,026 Joint revenue sharing arrangements, fixed fees 770 2,539 IMAX Maintenance  7,370 12,951 Other Theater Business 1,263 1,626 15,091 30,142 **New Business Initiatives** 478 834 **Film Distribution and Post-Production** 2,494 2,662 34,663 79,632 Other  239 566 Total revenues $                  34,902 $                  80,198 **Gross Margin** **IMAX Technology Network** IMAX DMR(1) $                    4,443 $                  19,775 Joint revenue sharing arrangements, contingent rent(1) (1,618) 11,935 2,825 31,710 **IMAX Technology Sales and Maintenance** IMAX Systems (1) 3,176 7,052 Joint revenue sharing arrangements, fixed fees(1) 179 295 IMAX Maintenance  759 5,281 Other Theater Business  610 475 4,724 13,103 **New Business Initiatives** 361 619 **Film Distribution and Post-Production **(1)**** (1,935) (25) 5,975 45,407 Other  (889) (267) Total Segment Margin $                    5,086 $                  45,140 (1) IMAX DMR gross margin includes marketing costs of $2.4 millionfor the three months ended March 31, 2020(2019 — $3.9 million). JRSA gross margin includes advertising, marketing and commission expense of $0.5 millionfor the three months ended March 31, 2020(2019 — expense of $0.1 million). IMAX S ystems gross margin includes marketing and commission costs of $0.2 millionfor the three months ended March 31, 2020(2019 — $0.5 million). Film Distribution segment gross margin includes marketing expense of $0.2 millionfor the three months ended March 31, 2020(2019 — expense of $0.6 million). **IMAX CORPORATION ****OTHER INFORMATION **_(in thousands of U.S.dollars)_ **_Non-GAAP Financial Measures:_** In this release, the Company presents adjusted net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders and adjusted net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders per diluted share, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Facility, Adjusted EBITDA margin, free cash flow and return on invested capital as supplemental measures of the Company's performance, which are not recognized under U.S.GAAP. Adjusted net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders and adjusted net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders per diluted share exclude, where applicable: (i) share-based compensation; (ii) exit costs, restructuring charges and associated impairments, and (iii) changes in the fair value of equity investments, as well as the related tax impact of these adjustments, and (iv) income tax expense related to the removal of the indefinitely reinvested assertion on the historical earnings of certain subsidiaries . The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are important supplemental measures that allow management and users of the Company's financial statements to view operating trends and analyze controllable operating performance on a comparable basis between periods without the after-tax impact of share-based compensation and certain unusual charges to net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders. Although share-based compensation is an important aspect of the Company's employee and executive compensation packages, it is a non-cash expense and is excluded from certain internal business performance measures. In addition to the non-GAAP financial measures discussed above, management also uses "EBITDA," as such term is defined in the Company's credit agreement, and which is referred to herein as "Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Facility." As allowed by the Company's credit agreement, Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Facility includes adjustments in addition to the exclusion of interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Accordingly, this non-GAAP financial measure is presented to allow a more comprehensive analysis of the Company's operating performance and to provide additional information with respect to the Company's compliance against its credit agreement requirements in the current period. In addition, the Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Facility presents relevant and useful information widely used by analysts, investors and other interested parties in the Company's industry to evaluate, assess and benchmark the Company's results. EBITDA is defined as net (loss) income excluding (i) interest income (expense), net; (ii) income tax provision (benefit); and (iii) depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Facility is defined as EBITDA excluding: (i) gain (loss) from equity accounted investments; (ii) stock and other non-cash compensation; (iii) exit costs, restructuring charges and associated impairments; (iv) change in fair value of equity investment; (v) write-downs, net of recoveries, including asset impairments and receivable provisions; and (vi) adjusted EBITDA attributable to non-controlling interests. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported by other companies. Additionally, the non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, the comparable GAAP amounts. **For the** **For the** **For the**  **For the**  **Three Months Ended** **Three Months Ended** **12 Months Ended** **12 Months Ended** **March 31, 2020** **March 31, 2019** **March 31, 2020**(1)**** **March 31, 2019**(1)**** Reported net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders $ (49,354) $ 8,265 $ (10,753) $ 22,604 Add (subtract):  Provision for income taxes 10,949 2,721 21,369 5,193 Interest expense, net of interest income 253 270 930 655 Depreciation and amortization, including film asset amortization 14,012 12,964 59,502 53,148 EBITDA $ (24,140) $ 24,220 $ 71,048 $ 81,600 Stock and other non-cash compensation 4,158 4,414 22,697 22,594 Change in fair value of equity investment 3,165 (1,700) 5,218 (1,700) Write-downs, including asset impariments and credit loss expense 11,928 655 17,040 2,917 Exit costs, restructuring charges, and associated impairments \- 850 \- 9,690 Legal arbitration award \- \- \- 11,737 Executive transition costs \- \- \- 2,994 Loss from equity accounted investments 529 84 442 371 Adjusted EBITDA attributable to common shareholders $ (4,360) $ 28,523 $ 116,445 $ 130,203 Adjusted revenues attributable to common shareholders(2) $ 33,306 $ 71,724 $ 319,236 $ 332,489 Adjusted EBITDA margin attributable to common shareholders (13.1) % 39.8 % 36.5 % 39.2 % (1) Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio calculated using twelve months ended Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Facility. (2) **Three months ended March 31, 2020** **Three months ended March 31, 2019** **12 months ended March 31, 2020** **12 months ended March 31, 2020** Total revenues $ 34,902 $ 80,198 $ 350,368 $ 369,615 Greater Chinarevenues $ 5,269 $ 26,681 $ 102,882 $ 116,055 Non-controlling interest ownership percentage(3) 30.29% 31.76% 30.26% 31.99% Deduction for non-controlling interest share of revenues (1,596) 8,474 (31,132) (37,126) Adjusted revenues attributable to common shareholders $ 33,306 $ 71,724 $ 319,236 $ 332,489 (3) Weighted average ownership percentage for change in non-controlling interest share **IMAX CORPORATION** **Adjusted Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Common Shareholders and Adjusted Diluted Per Share Calculations** _(In thousands of U.S.dollars)_ _(Unaudited)_ **March 31, 2020** **March 31, 2019** **Net Income** **Diluted EPS** **Net Income** **Diluted EPS** Reported net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders $                (49,354) $                    (0.82) $                    8,265 $                      0.13 Adjustments: Share-based compensation 4,075 0.07 4,277 0.07 Exit costs, restructuring charges and associated impairments — — 850 0.01 Change in fair value of equity securities 3,165 0.05 (1,700) (0.02) Tax impact on items listed above (338) (0.01) (881) (0.01) Income tax expense related to removal of indefinitely reinvested assertion on the historical earnings of certain subsidiaries 13,726 0.23 — — Adjusted net (loss) income $                (28,726) $                    (0.48) $                  10,811 $                      0.18 Weighted average basic shares outstanding 60,418 61,377 Weighted average diluted shares outstanding 60,418 61,559 **_Free Cash Flow:_** Free cash flow is defined as cash provided by operating activities minus cash used in investing activities (from the consolidated statements of cash flows). Cash provided by operating activities consist of net (loss) income, plus depreciation and amortization, plus the change in deferred income taxes, plus other non-cash items, plus changes in working capital, less investment in film assets, plus other changes in operating assets and liabilities. Cash used in investing activities includes capital expenditures, acquisitions and other cash used in investing activities. Management views free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure, as a measure of the Company's after-tax cash flow available to reduce debt, add to cash balances, and fund other financing activities. A reconciliation of cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow is presented in the table below: **Three Months Ended** **March 31, 2020** Net cash provided by operating activities $ 5,966 Net cash used in investing activities (2,713) Free cash flow $ 3,253 ![Cision](https://c212.net/c/img/favicon.png?sn=NY93382&sd=2020-04-30 "Cision")View original content to download multimedia:[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/imax-corporation-reports-first-quarter-2020-results-301050093.html](http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/imax-corporation-reports-first-quarter-2020-results-301050093.html) SOURCE IMAX Corporation