Form: S-1/A

General form of registration statement for all companies including face-amount certificate companies

January 10, 2008

S-1/A: General form of registration statement for all companies including face-amount certificate companies

Published on January 10, 2008


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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 10, 2008

Registration No. 333-146021



UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


AMENDMENT
NO. 3 to
FORM S-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933


AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  7832
(Primary Standard Industrial
Classification Code Number)
  26-0303916
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

c/o AMC Entertainment Inc.
920 Main Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64105-1977
(816) 221-4000
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant's principal executive offices)


Kevin M. Connor, Esq.
Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
AMC Entertainment Inc.
920 Main Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64105
(816) 221-4000
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)




Copies of Communications to:
Monica K. Thurmond, Esq.
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
7 Times Square
New York, New York 10036
(212) 326-2000
  Matthew D. Bloch, Esq.
Erika L. Weinberg, Esq.
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
767 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10153
(212) 310-8000

Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to public: As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Registration Statement.

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        The Registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until the registration statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.




The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED JANUARY 10, 2008

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AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.

Common Stock


        This is an initial public offering of shares of common stock of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. We are selling an aggregate of                     shares in this offering.

        Prior to this offering, there has been no public market for our common stock. The initial public offering price of our common stock is expected to be between $             and $             per share. We have applied to list the common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AC".

        The underwriters have an option to purchase up to a maximum of                     additional shares of common stock from us to cover over-allotments.

        Investing in our common stock involves risks. See "Risk Factors" beginning on page 24.

 
  Price to Public
  Underwriting
Discounts and
Commissions

  Proceeds to Us
Per Share            
Total            

        Delivery of the shares of common stock will be made on or about                           , 2008.

        Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

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The date of this prospectus is                           , 2008.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY   1
RISK FACTORS   24
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS   39
USE OF PROCEEDS   40
DIVIDEND POLICY   41
CAPITALIZATION   42
DILUTION   43
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION   44
SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL AND OPERATING DATA   54
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.   61
LCE HOLDINGS' MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS   102
BUSINESS   109
MANAGEMENT   124
COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS   130
PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS   147
DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN INDEBTEDNESS   151
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS   156
DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK   160
SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE   165
MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS   167
UNDERWRITING   171
NOTICE TO CANADIAN RESIDENTS   174
LEGAL MATTERS   177
EXPERTS   177
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION   177
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   F-1

        You should rely only on the information contained in or incorporated by reference in this document. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with information that is different. This document may only be used where it is legal to sell these securities. The information in this document may only be accurate on the date of this document.

Dealer Prospectus Delivery Obligation

        Until                  , 2008, (25 days after the commencement of the offering), all dealers that effect transactions in these securities, whether or not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This is in addition to the dealer's obligation to deliver a prospectus when acting as an underwriter and with respect to unsold allotments or subscriptions.


MARKET AND INDUSTRY INFORMATION

        Information regarding market share, market position and industry data pertaining to our business contained in this prospectus consists of our estimates based on data and reports compiled by industry professional organizations (including the Motion Picture Association of America, the National Association of Theatre Owners ("NATO"), Nielsen Media Research, and Rentrak Corporation ("Rentrak")), industry analysts and our management's knowledge of our business and markets. Unless otherwise noted in this prospectus, all information provided by the Motion Picture Association of America is for the 2006 calendar year, all information provided by NATO is for the 2006 calendar year and all information provided by Rentrak is as of September 27, 2007.

        Although we believe that the sources are reliable, we have not independently verified market industry data provided by third parties or by industry or general publications. While we believe our internal estimates with respect to our industry are reliable, our estimates have not been verified by any independent sources. While we are not aware of any misstatements regarding any industry data presented in this prospectus, our estimates involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to changes based on various factors, including those discussed under "Risk Factors."

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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY

        The following summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this prospectus. You should read the entire prospectus carefully, especially the risks of investing in our common stock discussed under "Risk Factors" and our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.

        AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. ("Parent"), an entity created on June 6, 2007, is the sole stockholder of Marquee Holdings Inc. ("Holdings"). Holdings is a holding company with no operations of its own and has one direct subsidiary, AMC Entertainment Inc. ("AMC Entertainment"). On June 11, 2007, Marquee Merger Sub Inc. ("Merger Sub"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent, merged with and into Holdings, with Holdings continuing as the surviving corporation. As a result, Holdings became a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent, a newly formed entity controlled by the Sponsors, as defined under "—The Reclassification." The Sponsors created Parent to facilitate a debt financing by Parent and a related dividend by Parent to its stockholders. Upon completion of this initial public offering, Holdings will be merged with and into Parent, with Parent continuing as the surviving entity. Except as otherwise indicated or otherwise required by the context, references in this prospectus to "we," "us," the "combined company" or the "company" refer to the combined business of Parent and its subsidiaries after giving effect to such merger.

        As used in this prospectus, the term "pro forma" refers to, in the case of pro forma financial information, such information after giving pro forma effect to (i) the initial public offering of National CineMedia, Inc. ("NCM, Inc.") in February 2007 (the "NCM, Inc. IPO"), our use of proceeds from the NCM, Inc. IPO to fund bond redemptions and the related transactions described under "Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Information—The NCM Transactions," which we refer to collectively as the "NCM Transactions,"(ii) the disposition during fiscal 2007 of certain theatres relating to the merger of Loews Cineplex Entertainment Corporation ("Loews") with AMC Entertainment in January 2006 (the "Loews Dispositions"), (iii) the Parent Transactions (as defined under "—Recent Developments—Parent Transactions") and (iv) this offering, the reclassification of Parent's capital stock described under "—The Reclassification" and related transactions, including the merger of Holdings into Parent (the "Offering Transactions"). Except as stated otherwise herein, the share data set forth in this prospectus reflects the reclassification of Parent's capital stock as described below under "—The Reclassification."

        Parent has a 52-week or 53-week fiscal year ending on the Thursday closest to April 1. Fiscal years 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 contained 52 weeks. Fiscal 2003 contained 53 weeks.

Who We Are

        We are one of the world's leading theatrical exhibition companies based on a number of measures, including total revenues, total number of screens and annual attendance. For the fiscal year ended March 29, 2007, on a pro forma basis, we had revenues of $2.4 billion and a loss from continuing operations of ($93.3) million. For the 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007, on a pro forma basis, we had revenues of $2.5 billion and a loss from continuing operations of ($16.7) million. As of September 27, 2007, we owned, operated or held interests in 358 theatres with a total of 5,128 screens, approximately 89% of which were located in the United States and Canada. Our theatres are primarily located in large urban markets in which we have a strong market position relative to our competition. We believe that we operate a modern and highly productive theatre circuit. Our average screen per theatre count in the United States and Canada of 14.8 and our pro forma attendance per theatre, a commonly used measure of capacity utilization in our industry, of more than 676,000 patrons substantially exceed industry averages. Historically, these favorable attributes have enabled us to generate significant cash provided by operating activities. Our industry is in its initial phase of transition to digital technology, and we expect this technology to provide an enhanced patron experience, operational and programming efficiencies and the opportunity to exhibit a broader array of

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content. We believe that our favorable attributes mentioned above will enable us to generate incremental revenues as digital technologies become more pervasive in our theatres.

        In the United States and Canada, as of September 27, 2007, we operated 309 theatres with 4,585 screens in 30 states, the District of Columbia and two Canadian provinces. We have a significant presence in most major urban "Designated Market Areas," or "DMA's" (television areas as defined by Nielsen Media Research). Our U.S. and Canada theatre circuit represented 92.6% of our revenues for the 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007 on a pro forma basis.

        As of September 27, 2007, our international circuit of 49 theatres with 543 screens consisted principally of wholly-owned theatres in Mexico, where we operated 44 theatres with 488 screens primarily located in the Mexico City Metropolitan Area, or MCMA, through Grupo Cinemex, S.A. de C.V. and its subsidiaries (Cinemex). We believe that we have the number one market share in the MCMA with an estimated 49% of MCMA attendance for the year ended December 31, 2006. Our wholly-owned international circuit represented 7.4% of our revenues for the 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007 on a pro forma basis.

        We were founded in 1920 and since that time have pioneered many of the industry's most important innovations, including the multiplex theatre format in the early 1960s and the North American megaplex theatre format in the mid-1990s. In addition, we have acquired some of the most respected companies in the theatrical exhibition industry, including Loews and General Cinema, and we have a demonstrated track record of successfully integrating those companies through timely conversion to AMC's operating procedures, headcount reductions, consolidation of corporate functions and adoption of best practices. We have also created and invested in a number of strategic initiatives that have created value for our company and, we believe, will continue to generate incremental value for our shareholders. For example:

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    We created National Cinema Network, Inc., our advertising subsidiary, in 1985, and combined it with Regal CineMedia to form National CineMedia, LLC ("NCM"), a cinema screen advertising venture, in March 2005. Another major exhibitor joined the NCM joint venture by contributing its screen advertising business in July 2005. On February 13, 2007, we received net proceeds of $517.1 million upon completion of the NCM Transactions. We currently own approximately 18.6% of NCM;

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    We were a founding partner and currently own approximately 27% of MovieTickets.com, an Internet ticketing venture representing over 10,000 screens; and

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    In February 2007, we formed our most recent joint venture, known as Digital Cinema Implementation Partners LLC ("DCIP"), with two other major exhibitors to facilitate the financing and deployment of digital technology in our theatres and to enter into agreements with equipment vendors and major motion picture studios for the implementation of digital cinema.

Our Competitive Strengths

        There are several principal characteristics of our business that we believe make us a particularly effective competitor in our industry and position us well for future growth. These include:

        Major Market Position.    We are one of the world's leading theatrical exhibition companies and enjoy geographic market diversification and leadership in major markets worldwide. As of September 27, 2007, we operated in 23 of the top 25 DMA's and had the number one or two market share in 22 of those DMA's, including the number one market share in New York City, Chicago, Dallas and Washington, D.C. We also operated 24 of the top 50 theatres in the United States based on box office revenues for the 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007. In certain of our densely populated urban markets we believe there is scarcity of attractive retail real estate opportunities and often zoning requirements. We believe our major market presence makes our theatres more important to content

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providers who rely on our markets for a disproportionate share of box office receipts (as typically 60% of all U.S. box office receipts derive from the top 25 DMA's).

        Traditionally, the population densities, affluence and ethnic and cultural diversity of top DMA's create a greater opportunity to exhibit a broad array of film genres, which we believe drives higher levels of attendance at our theatres as compared to theatres in less densely populated markets. Historically, this has produced the highest capacity utilization among the group consisting of us and the companies that we view as our peer competitors, meaning Regal Entertainment Group and Cinemark Holdings, Inc. as measured by attendance per theatre. We believe our strong presence in major markets positions us well relative to our peer competitors to take advantage of opportunities for incremental revenues associated with operating a digital theatre circuit given our patrons' interest in a broader array of content offerings.

        Modern, Highly Productive Theatre Circuit.    We are an industry leader in the development and operation of megaplex theatres, typically defined as a theatre having 14 or more screens and offering amenities to enhance the movie-going experience, such as stadium seating, digital sound and enhanced seat design. As of September 27, 2007, 3,350, or approximately 73%, of our screens in the United States and Canada were located in megaplex theatres and the average number of screens per theatre was 14.8, which was more than twice the industry average of 6.8, according to NATO, and higher than any of our peer competitors. Over the past five years we have invested over $730 million to improve and expand our theatre circuit, contributing to the modern portfolio of theatres we operate today.

        We believe our high average number of screens per theatre and design of our megaplex theatres provide a more enjoyable entertainment experience and offer us operational benefits, as we are able to offer a wider selection of content and show times. We believe this contributes to our generating the highest attendance and revenues per theatre among our peer competitors. For the 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007, on a pro forma basis, our theatre circuit in the United States and Canada produced box office revenues per screen at rates approximately 26% higher than our closest peer competitor and 48% higher than the industry average, as measured by Rentrak.

        We believe that our theatre circuit will be further enhanced with the installation of digital projection systems in our theatres, which began in newly opened theatres in the fourth quarter of calendar 2007 and which we expect to take approximately two years to roll out to substantially all of our existing theatres. We believe operating a digital theatre circuit will provide us with greater flexibility in exhibiting our content, which we expect will enhance our capacity utilization, enable us to achieve higher ticket prices for differentiated content formats such as Digital 3D and IMAX, and provide incremental revenue from exhibition of alternative content such as live concerts, sporting events, Broadway shows and opera.

        Strong Cash Flow Generation.    The U.S. theatrical exhibition industry has a long-term history of steady box office growth, even during times of economic downturn. When combined with our major market focus and highly productive theatre assets, we have been able to generate significant and stable cash flow provided by operating activities. For the 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007, our net cash provided by operating activities (exclusive of $231.3 million of non-recurring cash receipts related to the NCM Transactions) totaled $216.2 million. In future years, we expect to continue to generate cash flow to allow us to maintain our facilities, invest in our business, service our debt and pay dividends to our stockholders.

        Proven Management Team.    Our executive management team has an average of approximately 23 years of experience in the theatrical exhibition industry. Our leadership team has guided our company through a number of economic and industry cycles, and has successfully integrated a number of strategic acquisitions, including Loews and General Cinema, as well as delivered targeted cost savings and strong operating results.

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        Risk Factors.    Despite our competitive strengths discussed above, investing in our common stock involves a number of risks, including:

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    Our substantial debt could adversely affect our operations and prevent us from satisfying our debt obligations and may have an adverse effect on the price of our stock. On a pro forma basis, we had $1,939.9 million of outstanding indebtedness as of September 27, 2007 and interest expense of $180.4 million for the 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007;

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    The agreements governing our indebtedness contain covenants that may limit our ability to take advantage of certain business opportunities;

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    Prior to fiscal 2007, we had reported net losses in each of the last nine fiscal years totaling approximately $545.1 million;

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    We face significant competition for new theatre sites, and we may not be able to build or acquire theatres on terms favorable to us; and

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    Our loss of key management personnel or our inability to hire and retain skilled employees at our theatres could adversely affect our business.

        For a discussion of the significant risks associated with our business, our industry and investing in our common stock, you should read the section entitled "Risk Factors."

Our Strategy

        Our strategy is driven by the following four key elements:

        Growing Revenues by Broadening and Enhancing the AMC Experience.    We intend to generate incremental revenues in the future by broadening and enhancing the experience in our theatres through a number of initiatives. Specifically, we will continue to broaden our content offerings through the installation of additional IMAX and Digital 3D systems, present attractive alternative content and enhance our food and beverage offerings. We also will continue to create new strategic marketing and loyalty programs aimed at increasing attendance.

        We recently announced an agreement with IMAX to install 100 MPX digital projection systems at our theatres in 33 major U.S. markets. Deployment of these systems will commence in July 2008 and extend through 2010, depending upon the achievement of specified financial measures. The agreement has an initial term of seven years with one three-year renewal option and provides for:

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    A territorial exclusivity covenant that gives us the exclusive rights (subject to previously existing IMAX licensed locations) to IMAX digital projection systems in the geographical areas surrounding 100 of our theatres; and

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    A right of first refusal for installation of IMAX digital projection systems in additional IMAX locations within certain geographical areas.

        Additionally, we and two other exhibitors recently formed DCIP, a joint venture to facilitate the deployment of digital technology in theatres. We believe the benefits associated with digital technologies will be significant for our theatre circuit and will provide us with the opportunity for incremental revenues at attractive margins. Over the past 12 months, we have successfully exploited digital technology in our theatres by:

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    Exhibiting traditional motion picture content in a variety of formats, including 2D, Digital 3D and IMAX 3D. In the aggregate, industry-average performance of the Digital 3D and IMAX versions of this content exceeded the 2D release on a revenue per theatre basis by over two times and nine times, respectively. The performance of the Digital 3D and IMAX 3D versions was even more successful in our markets, where Digital 3D and IMAX 3D exceeded the industry 2D average by over three times and by over 14 times, respectively; and

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    Offering 47 live or prerecorded alternative content events in a number of our theatres, including opera, concert, sporting events or other similar types of entertainment. In the aggregate, these broadcasts produced capacity utilization over 11 times what we would have otherwise realized from exhibiting traditional content at the slotted times and produced average ticket prices 58% higher than the average ticket price for traditional content at our circuit over this same period.

        This recent performance supports our belief that the opportunity for incremental revenues by providing an enhanced consumer experience is greatest in major markets, where audiences have demonstrated a strong interest in alternative content. As directors and producers continue to embrace new film making technologies in their productions, we expect the pipeline for new and innovative content generation to continue to grow.

        The costs of implementing digital projection in our theatres will be substantially funded by DCIP. DCIP and its members have yet to execute definitive agreements concerning the extent of such funding, but based on current negotiations, we expect that with respect to our existing theatres, allowances from DCIP of $70,000 per screen will cover substantially all of the costs of installing digital projection systems, and with respect to our new-build theatres, allowances from DCIP will cover $30,000 to $45,000 of such costs per screen, the estimated incremental cost of digital projection systems over conventional film projectors. We expect DCIP to fund allowances through virtual print fees ("VPFs") from motion picture studios. We will bear maintenance costs with respect to digital projection systems in our theatres, which we expect to be similar to what we currently spend on our conventional film projectors. We will also bear any incremental installation costs relating to Digital 3D or to enable the exhibition of alternative-content.

        Our ability to implement digital cinema systems in accordance with our plans will depend on the availability of equipment from third-party vendors and on the ongoing negotiation of definitive agreements by DCIP for financing, payment of VPFs by motion picture studios and equipment use agreements with participating exhibitors. We believe that the supply of digital cinema equipment will be sufficient for our needs and that such definitive agreements are likely to be executed in the first quarter of calendar 2008.

        Maximizing Operating Efficiencies.    We believe that the size of our circuit and the breadth of our operations will allow us to continue to achieve economies of scale and drive continued improvement in operating margins. Since fiscal 2001, we have been able to increase our Segment Adjusted EBITDA(1)


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See note 13 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements and note 17 to our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus for a discussion of Segment Adjusted EBITDA including a reconciliation to operating earnings (loss). We have computed Segment Adjusted EBITDA margins by dividing Segment Adjusted EBITDA by total revenues. Segment Adjusted EBITDA is disclosed in our unaudited and audited financial statements as it is a primary measure used by us to evaluate the performance of our segments and to allocate resources.

margins from 14.5% to 19.1% for the 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007. We have achieved this margin improvement through an ongoing review of all aspects of our operations and the implementation of cost-saving initiatives, including at the theatre level, more effective scheduling of staff and concession gains. As a result, cost of operations as a percentage of total revenues decreased from 67.4% in fiscal 2001 to 63.4% for the 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007. Additionally, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenue decreased from 2.7% in fiscal 2001 to 1.7% for the 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007.

        Enhancing our Theatre Portfolio.    Through a deliberate and focused internal review process, we have closed or disposed of 687 older or obsolete theatres representing 4,183 screens since the end of fiscal 1995. We believe that our efforts in disposing of theatres that are nearing the end of their productive life cycle has differentiated us from our peer competitors and contributed to our overall

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portfolio quality. We will continue to evaluate our theatre portfolio and, where appropriate, dispose of theatres through closures, lease terminations, lease buyouts, sales or subleases.

        In addition to our disposition activity, we will evaluate the potential for new theatres and, where appropriate, replace underperforming theatres with new, modern theatres that offer amenities that are consistent with our portfolio. As of September 27, 2007, we had five theatres in the United States and Canada with a total of 78 screens under construction and scheduled to open in fiscal 2008. We also intend to selectively pursue acquisitions where the characteristics of the location, overall market and facilities further enhance the quality of our theatre portfolio.

        Returning Capital to our Shareholders.    We believe that cash dividends are an efficient means of returning capital to our shareholders. Consequently, in connection with this offering, we will institute a quarterly dividend. We expect our cash provided by operating activities to grow over time. Our ability to sustain and grow our dividend will be subject to our cash provided by operating activities after capital expenditures and debt service requirements and the terms of the instruments governing our indebtedness. See "Dividend Policy."

Our Industry

        We believe the theatrical exhibition industry is and will continue to be attractive for a number of key reasons, including:

        A Highly Popular and Affordable Out-of-Home Entertainment Experience.    Going to the movies is one of the most popular and affordable out-of-home entertainment options. In 2006, attendance at indoor movie theatres in the United States and Canada was 1.4 billion. This contrasts to the 115 million combined annual attendance generated by professional baseball, basketball and football over the same time period. The estimated average price of a movie ticket was $6.55 in 2006, considerably less than other out-of-home entertainment alternatives such as concerts and sporting events.

        Long-Term History of Steady Growth.    The theatrical exhibition industry is a mature business which has, over an extended period, produced steady growth in revenues and attendance. The combination of the popularity of moviegoing, its steady long-term growth characteristics, industry consolidation that has resulted in more rational capital deployment and the relative maturity of the business makes theatrical exhibition a highly cash flow generative business today. Box office revenues in the United States and Canada have increased at a 4.7% CAGR over the last 20 years, driven by increases in both ticket prices and attendance across multiple economic cycles. During this period, the industry experienced short-term variability in attendance and resulting revenues which we believe were highly correlated to the quality of film product being exhibited. We believe that these long-term trends will continue.

        Significant Ongoing Investment in Motion Pictures.    The number of motion pictures released in the United States has increased in each of the past five years. Since 2005, this reflects, among other things, a significant investment in the movie business from non-traditional sources. A number of recent motion picture financings have attracted significant participation from large financial institutions. We believe this increased investment will further increase the number of motion pictures produced each year.

        Transformation of Industry With Adoption of Digital Technology.    The theatrical exhibition industry is in the initial stages of conversion from film-based to digital projection technology. Virtually all filmed entertainment content today can be exhibited digitally. Digital projection results in a premium visual experience for patrons as there is no degradation of image over the life of a film. Digital content also gives the theatre operator greater flexibility in programming content. For example, theatre operators are able to better address capacity utilization and meet demand in their theatres by making real-time decisions on the number and size of auditoriums to program with content. Moreover, digital technology provides theatres with the opportunity for additional revenues through Digital 3D and alternative content offerings. Recent experience with digital has produced increased attendance and average ticket

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prices. For example, theatres are able to charge $1 to $3 more per ticket for a Digital 3D film than for a standard 2D film. Furthermore, Digital 3D screens have generated more than double the attendance of standard 2D versions of the same movie. Digital technology also facilitates live and pre-recorded networked and single-site meetings and corporate events in movie theatres and will allow for the distribution of live and pre-recorded entertainment content and the sale of associated sponsorships.

        Importance to Content Providers.    We believe that the theatrical success of a motion picture is often the key determinant in establishing its value in the other parts of the product life cycle, such as DVD, cable television, merchandising and other ancillary markets. As a result, we believe motion picture studios will continue to work cooperatively with theatrical exhibitors to ensure the continued value of the theatrical window.

Recent Developments

        IMAX agreement.    On December 7, 2007, AMC Entertainment announced a joint-venture agreement to install 100 IMAX MPX digital projection systems at our locations in 33 major U.S. markets. The theatres will feature IMAX's digital projection system, which is being developed for the IMAX MPX theatre design. The agreement is expected to accelerate our transition to digital projection technology in our theatres. The rollout of the first 50 IMAX digital projection systems is expected to begin in July 2008 at our locations in 24 selected markets, with an additional 25 scheduled for rollout in 2009 and 25 more in 2010. The IMAX projection systems are slated to be installed in many of our top-performing locations in major U.S. markets, including theatres in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Washington D.C.

        Parent Transactions.    On June 11, 2007, Merger Sub, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent, merged with and into Holdings, with Holdings continuing as the surviving corporation. As a result, (i) Holdings became a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent, a newly formed entity controlled by investment vehicles affiliated with J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC (collectively, "JPMP"), Apollo Investment Fund V, L.P. and certain related investment funds (collectively, "Apollo"), JPMP's and Apollo's co-investors, funds associated with Bain Capital Partners, LLC (collectively, "Bain"), affiliates of The Carlyle Group (collectively, "Carlyle") and affiliates of Spectrum Equity Investors (collectively, "Spectrum"), (JPMP, Apollo, Bain, Carlyle and Spectrum are collectively referred to as the "Sponsors"), (ii) each share of Holdings' common stock that was issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the merger was automatically converted into a substantially identical share of common stock of Parent, and (iii) each of Holdings' governance agreements was superseded by a substantially identical governance agreement entered into by and among Parent, the Sponsors and Holdings' other stockholders. The Sponsors created Parent to facilitate the borrowing of $400 million in term loans pursuant to a credit agreement entered into by Parent on June 13, 2007 (the "Parent Term Loan Facility"), as covenants in Holdings' and AMC Entertainment's debt instruments would not have permitted such borrowings by Holdings or its subsidiaries or the use of such borrowings to pay a dividend to Holdings' existing stockholders. The net proceeds of the Parent Term Loan Facility, along with $270.6 million of cash on hand at AMC Entertainment, were used to pay a dividend to Parent's stockholders in the amount of $652.8 million. We refer to the creation of Parent and the related term loan borrowing and dividend payment, collectively, as the "Parent Transactions."

        The Sponsors' respective ownership interests in Parent prior to the Offering Transactions are as follows: JPMP—20.8%; Apollo—20.8%; Bain—15.1%; Carlyle—15.1%; and Spectrum—9.8%. Of the $652.8 million dividend to Parent's stockholders described above, JPMP and Apollo each received $135.6 million, Bain and Carlyle each received $98.5 million and Spectrum received $63.7 million. We incurred $15.4 million of fees and expenses in connection with such dividend, comprising $4.3 million of consent fees paid to the holders of Holdings' 12% senior discount notes due 2014 (the "Discount Notes due 2014") and $11.1 million of other fees and expenses. In addition, we will incur an aggregate of

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$23.9 million of interest on the Parent Term Loan Facility (assuming that we repay all borrowings thereunder with the proceeds of this offering on December 31, 2007).

        Change of Control Offers.    In connection with the offering, the Sponsors, as defined below, and certain other existing stockholders of Holdings intend to enter into a new voting arrangement, effective upon the closing of the offering, which is described in more detail under "Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Governance Agreements." As a result of these new voting arrangements, the offering will constitute a "change of control" under the indentures governing the Discount Notes due 2014 and AMC Entertainment's 11% senior subordinated notes due 2016 (the "Notes due 2016") and 85/8% senior fixed rate notes due 2012 (the "Fixed Notes due 2012"), and Holdings and AMC Entertainment will be required to make change of control offers to purchase these notes after completion of the offering at a price of 101% of the aggregate principal amount thereof plus, without duplication, accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase. To the extent that holders of these notes accept the offers, we anticipate that we would raise the amounts needed to fund the offers with cash on hand, available lines of credit or through new financing; however, we cannot assure you that Holdings and AMC Entertainment would have sufficient funds available or be able to obtain new financing on commercially reasonable terms or at all.

The Reclassification

        Prior to consummating this offering, we intend to reclassify each share of Parent's existing Class A common stock, Class N common stock and Class L common stock. Pursuant to the reclassification, each holder of shares of Class A common stock, Class N common stock and Class L common stock will receive         shares of common stock for one share of Class A common stock, Class L common stock or Class N common stock. The transactions described in this paragraph are referred to in this prospectus as the "Reclassification."

        Currently, the Sponsors and management hold 100% of Parent's outstanding common stock. After giving effect to the Reclassification and this offering, the Sponsors will hold                       shares of our common stock (including                     shares held by certain JPMP and Apollo co-investors, which, pursuant to the governance agreements described below, must be voted by such co-investors to elect JPMP and Apollo board designees), representing approximately        % of our outstanding common stock, and will have the power to control our affairs and policies including with respect to the election of directors (and through the election of directors the appointment of management), the entering into of mergers, sales of substantially all of our assets and other extraordinary transactions. The governance agreements will provide that, initially, the Sponsors will collectively have the right to designate eight directors (out of a total of 10 initial board members) and that each will vote for the others' nominees. The number of Sponsor-designated directors will be reduced as the Sponsors' ownership percentage reduces, such that the Sponsors will not have the ability to nominate a majority of the board of directors once their collective ownership (together with the share ownership held by the JPMP and Apollo co-investors) becomes less than 50.1%. However, because our board of directors will be divided into three staggered classes, the Sponsors may be able to influence or control our affairs and policies even after they cease to own 50.1% of our outstanding common stock during the period in which the Sponsors' nominees finish their terms as members of our board but in any event no longer than would be permitted under applicable law and New York Stock Exchange listing requirements. See "Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Governance Agreements." Pursuant to the Fee Agreement as described under the heading "Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Fee Agreement," upon consummation of this offering, the Sponsors will receive an automatic fee equal to the net present value of the aggregate annual management fee that would have been payable to the Sponsors during the remainder of the term of the fee agreement and our obligation to pay annual management fees will terminate. We estimate that our aggregate payment to the Sponsors would have been $38.5 million had the offering occurred on September 27, 2007.

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Corporate Information

        AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. is a Delaware corporation. Our principal executive offices are located at 920 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64105. The telephone number of our principal executive offices is (816) 221-4000. We maintain a website at www.amctheatres.com, on which we will post our key corporate governance documents, including our board committee charters and our code of ethics. We do not incorporate the information on our website into this prospectus and you should not consider any information on, or that can be accessed through, our website as part of this prospectus.

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The Offering

Common stock offered by us                        shares

Common stock to be outstanding immediately after this offering

 

                     shares

Option to purchase additional shares of common stock.

 

We have granted to the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to                  additional shares from us at the initial public offering price less underwriting discounts and commissions. The underwriters will not execute sales to discretionary accounts without the prior written specific approval of the customers.

Common stock voting rights

 

Each share of our common stock will entitle its holder to one vote.

Dividend policy

 

We intend to pay cash dividends commencing from the closing date of this offering. We expect that our first dividend will be with respect to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. The declaration and payment of future dividends to holders of our common stock will be at the sole discretion of our board of directors and will depend upon many factors, including our financial condition, earnings, legal requirements, restrictions in our senior secured credit facility and the indentures governing our debt securities and other factors our board of directors deem relevant. See "Risk Factors—We may not generate sufficient cash flows or have sufficient restricted payment capacity under our senior secured credit facility or the indentures governing our debt securities to pay our intended dividends on the common stock," "Dividend Policy," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.—Commitments and Contingencies," "Description of Certain Indebtedness" and "Description of Capital Stock."

Use of proceeds

 

We intend to use approximately $412.4 million of the net proceeds from this offering to repay all amounts outstanding under the Parent Term Loan Facility, approximately $38.5 million to make a lump sum payment to the Sponsors pursuant to the Fee Agreement with our Sponsors and the balance for general corporate purposes.

Proposed New York Stock Exchange trading symbol

 

"AC"

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        Unless otherwise stated herein, the information in this prospectus (other than our historical financial statements and historical financial data) assumes that:

    •
    the Reclassification has been completed;

    •
    the underwriters have not exercised their option to purchase up to                  additional shares of common stock from us;

    •
    the initial offering price is $          per share, the midpoint of the range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus; and

    •
    our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws are in effect, pursuant to which the provisions described under "Description of Capital Stock" will become operative.

        In the Reclassification, each holder of shares of Parent's Class A common stock, Class L common stock and Class N common stock will receive                        shares of common stock for one share of Class A common stock, Class L common stock or Class N common stock. The number of shares of common stock to be outstanding after completion of this offering is based on                    shares of our common stock to be sold in this offering and, except where we state otherwise, the common stock information we present in this prospectus excludes, as of September 27, 2007:

    •
                         shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding employee options, at September 27, 2007, at a weighted average exercise price of $         per share; and

    •
                         shares of common stock we will reserve for future issuance under our equity incentive plan.

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Summary Unaudited Pro Forma Financial and Operating Data

        The following summary unaudited pro forma financial and operating data sets forth our unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet as of September 27, 2007 and unaudited pro forma combined statement of operations for the 26 weeks ended September 27, 2007, the 52 weeks ended March 29, 2007 and the 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007. The pro forma financial data has been derived from our unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this prospectus and has been prepared based on our historical consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. The unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet gives pro forma effect to the Offering Transactions as if they had occurred on September 27, 2007. The unaudited pro forma combined statement of operations data gives pro forma effect to the Loews Dispositions, NCM Transactions, the Parent Transactions and the Offering Transactions, as if each had occurred at March 31, 2006. We have included pro forma financial information for 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007 because we believe that this information provides meaningful financial data about our company's current performance. In addition, our senior secured credit facility requires us to measure compliance with certain quarterly financial covenants on a trailing twelve month basis. See "—Covenant Compliance." The summary unaudited pro forma financial and operating data is based on certain assumptions and adjustments and does not purport to present what our actual results of operations would have been had the NCM Transactions, the Loews Dispositions, the Parent Transactions or the Offering Transactions and events reflected by them in fact occurred on the dates specified, nor is it necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be achieved in the future. The summary unaudited pro forma financial data should be read in conjunction with "Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Information," the historical consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc." and our other financial data presented elsewhere in this prospectus.

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  Pro Forma
 
 
  26 Weeks Ended
September 27, 2007

  52 Weeks Ended
March 29, 2007

  52 Weeks Ended
September 27, 2007

 
 
  (thousands of dollars, except operating and per share data)

 
Unaudited Pro Forma Statement of Operations Data:                    
Total revenues   $ 1,323,896   $ 2,423,474   $ 2,499,669  
  Cost of operations     844,939     1,558,182     1,596,574  
  Rent     228,289     442,425     450,141  
  General and administrative expense:                    
    Merger, acquisition and transaction costs     5,734     12,447     12,355  
    Other     26,134     56,731     52,396  
  Pre-opening expense     2,341     6,569     5,781  
  Theatre and other closure expense (income)     (16,446 )   9,011     (15,145 )
  Depreciation and amortization     125,438     256,472     253,380  
  Impairment of long-lived assets     —     10,686     10,686  
  Disposition of assets and other (gains)     (1,698 )   (11,183 )   (7,031 )
   
 
 
 
Total costs and expenses     1,214,731     2,341,340     2,359,137  
Other (income)     (9,025 )   (10,267 )   (11,858 )
Interest expense     90,065     178,206     180,420  
Equity in (earnings) losses of non-consolidated entities     (27,425 )   5,106     (24,774 )
Investment income     (18,562 )   (4,156 )   (23,533 )
   
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes     74,112     (86,755 )   20,277  
Income tax provision     33,400     6,500     37,000  
   
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations   $ 40,712   $ (93,255 ) $ (16,723 )
   
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations—basic   $     $     $    
   
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations—diluted   $     $     $    
   
 
 
 
Average shares outstanding:                    
  Basic                    
   
 
 
 
  Diluted                    
   
 
 
 
Other Data:                    
  Adjusted EBITDA(1)         $ 419,203   $ 465,470  
                     

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Balance Sheet Data (at period end):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Cash and equivalents               $ 121,646  
  Corporate borrowings                 1,858,512  
  Other long-term liabilities                 591,072  
  Capital and financing lease obligations                 81,410  
  Stockholders' equity                 949,267  
  Total assets                 3,853,609  

Operating Data (at period end):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Average screens—continuing operations(2)     5,068     5,314     5,078  
  Number of screens operated     5,128     5,314     5,128  
  Number of theatres operated     358     379     358  
  Screens per theatre     14.3     14.0     14.3  
  Attendance (in thousands)—continuing operations(2)     126,724     240,229     240,842  

(1)
Adjusted EBITDA in this prospectus corresponds to "Annualized EBITDA" in our senior secured credit facility. "See—Covenant Compliance" for reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to loss from continuing operations. Adjusted EBITDA is not a presentation made in accordance with U.S. GAAP and our use of the term Adjusted EBITDA varies from others in our industry. This measure should not be considered as an alternative to net earnings (loss), operating income or any other performance measures derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP as measures of operating performance or cash flows as measures of liquidity. Adjusted EBITDA is presented giving pro forma effect to the NCM Transactions, the Loews Dispositions, the Parent Transactions and the Offering Transactions and does not purport to present our actual historical covenant compliance calculations. Adjusted EBITDA has important limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under U.S. GAAP. For example, Adjusted EBITDA:

•
includes estimated cost savings and operating synergies related to the Loews Acquisition (as defined under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.—Overview—Recent History");

•
does not include one-time transition expenditures that we anticipate we will need to incur to realize cost savings;

•
does not reflect our capital expenditures, future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;

•
does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;

•
does not reflect the significant interest expenses, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments, on our debt;

•
excludes tax payments that represent a reduction in cash available to us;

•
does not reflect any cash requirements for the assets being depreciated and amortized that may have to be replaced in the future;

•
does not reflect management fees that may be paid to the Sponsors; and

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    •
    does not reflect the impact of earnings or charges resulting from matters that we and the lenders under our secured senior credit facility may consider not to be indicative of our ongoing operations. In particular, our definition of Adjusted EBITDA allows us to add back certain non-cash and non-recurring charges that are deducted in calculating net income. However, these are expenses that may recur, vary greatly and are difficult to predict. They can represent the effect of long-term strategies as opposed to short-term results. In addition, certain of these expenses can represent the reduction of cash that could be used for other corporate purposes.

(2)
Includes consolidated theatres only.

Covenant Compliance

        Our senior secured credit facility requires us to maintain a net senior secured leverage ratio of no more than 3.25 to 1.0, calculated on a pro forma basis for the trailing four quarters (as determined under our senior secured credit facility) as long as the commitments under our revolving credit facility remain outstanding. Failure to comply with this covenant would result in an event of default under our senior secured credit facility unless waived by our revolving credit lenders, and in any event would likely limit our ability to borrow funds pursuant to our revolving credit facility. An event of default under our senior credit facility can result in the acceleration of our indebtedness under the facility, which in turn would result in an event of default and possible acceleration of indebtedness under our debt securities. In addition, our senior secured credit facility restricts our ability to take certain actions such as incurring additional debt or making certain acquisitions if we are unable to comply with our net senior secured leverage ratio covenant or, in the case of additional debt, maintain an Adjusted EBITDA to consolidated interest expense ratio of at least 2.0 to 1.0 and a senior leverage ratio of no more than 3.25 to 1.0 after giving pro forma effect (as determined under our senior secured credit facility) to the debt incurrence or acquisition, as the case may be. Failure to comply with these covenants would result in limiting our long-term growth prospects by hindering our ability to incur future indebtedness or grow through acquisitions. As our failure to comply with the covenants described above can, at best, limit our ability to incur debt or grow our company and, at worst, cause us to go into default under the agreements governing our indebtedness, management believes that our senior secured credit facility and these covenants are material to us. As of September 27, 2007, we were in compliance with the covenants described above.

        Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA is defined in our senior secured credit facility as loss from continuing operations, as adjusted for the items summarized in the table below. Consolidated interest expense is defined in our senior secured credit facility as interest expense excluding, among other things, the amortization of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Loews Acquisition, as well as the amortization of fees and expenses associated with certain investment and financing transactions and certain payments made in respect of operating leases, as described in the definition of consolidated interest expense, less interest income for the applicable period.

        Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement of our financial performance or liquidity under U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to loss from continuing operations, operating income or any other performance measures derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Consolidated interest expense as defined in our senior secured credit facility should not be considered an alternative to U.S. GAAP interest expense. Adjusted EBITDA includes estimated annual cost savings initiatives that we expect to achieve in connection with the Loews Acquisition as a result of actions that we have taken following completion of the Loews Acquisition. Adjusted EBITDA also includes estimated annual cost savings initiatives that we expect to achieve in the ordinary course of business as a result of actions we have taken or anticipate taking in the near future. However, Adjusted EBITDA does not take into account the $29.9 million in one-time transition expenditures that we have incurred to realize these cost savings. The adjustments set forth below reflecting estimated cost savings and operating synergies do not qualify as pro forma adjustments under Regulation S-X promulgated under the Securities Act and

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constitute forward-looking statements within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Actual results may differ materially from those reflected due to a number of factors, including without limitation, (i) an inability to consolidate facilities, (ii) an inability to reduce headcount and (iii) an inability to terminate certain contracts.

 
  Pro Forma

 
 
  52 Weeks Ended
March 29, 2007

  52 Weeks Ended
September 27, 2007

 
 
  (thousands of dollars, except ratios)

 
Calculation of Adjusted EBITDA:              
Loss from continuing operations   $ (93,255 ) $ (16,723 )
Income tax provision (benefit)     6,500     37,000  
Investment income     (4,156 )   (23,533 )
Equity in (earnings) losses of non-consolidated entities     5,106     (24,774 )
Interest expense     178,206     180,420  
Other expense (income)     1,019     (227 )
Disposition of assets and other gains     (11,183 )   (7,031 )
Depreciation and amortization     256,472     253,380  
Impairment charge     10,686     10,686  
Theatre and other closure expense     9,011     (15,145 )
Pre-opening expense     6,569     5,781  
Stock-based compensation expense     11,424     10,388  
Merger and acquisition costs     12,447     12,355  
   
 
 
Subtotal   $ 388,846   $ 422,577  
   
 
 
Additional credit facility adjustments:              
Gain on sale of investments, income from equity investments and insurance recoveries     24,589     49,535  
Non-cash items, deferred rent and other     (7,931 )   (11,588 )
Cost savings initiatives(1)     13,699     4,946  
   
 
 
Adjusted EBITDA(2)   $ 419,203   $ 465,470  
   
 
 
Net senior secured indebtedness(3)         $ 695,482  
Net senior secured leverage ratio(4)           1.49  
Senior indebtedness(5)         $ 1,027,169  
Senior leverage ratio(6)           2.21  
Consolidated interest expense(7)         $ 139,424  
Adjusted EBITDA Ratio(8)           3.34  

(1)
Represents cost savings related to (i) the substantially completed elimination of duplicative overhead costs, including staffing and other administrative expenses, and closure of duplicative facilities, in connection with the merger of Loews with AMC Entertainment in January 2006, (ii) the incorporation of Loews' operations within AMC Entertainment's national corporate contracts for certain vendors to our theatres, (iii) the alignment of theatre pay level and staffing practices and implementation of best practices used by each of AMC Entertainment and Loews with respect to staffing, and (iv) the implementation of cost control programs for utilities and janitorial services.

(2)
See footnote (1) on page 13 for more information on Adjusted EBITDA.

(3)
The senior secured credit facility defines net senior secured indebtedness as consolidated secured indebtedness for borrowed money other than any capital lease obligations, net of cash and cash

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    equivalents. Net senior secured indebtedness reflected in the table consists primarily of borrowings under the senior secured credit facility and also reflects the impact on cash balances from the NCM Transactions and the Offering Transactions.

(4)
The senior secured credit facility defines the net senior secured leverage ratio as the ratio of net senior secured indebtedness to Adjusted EBITDA for the trailing four fiscal quarters on a pro forma basis (as defined in the senior secured credit facility).

(5)
The senior secured credit facility defines senior indebtedness as consolidated indebtedness for borrowed money that is not expressly subordinate or junior indebtedness.

(6)
The senior secured credit facility defines the senior leverage ratio as the ratio of senior indebtedness to Adjusted EBITDA for the trailing four fiscal quarters on a pro forma basis (as defined in the senior secured credit facility).

(7)
The senior secured credit facility defines consolidated interest expense as interest expense excluding, among other things, the amortization of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Loews Acquisition as well as the amortization of fees and expenses associated with certain investment and financing transactions and certain payments made in respect of operating leases, as described in the definition of consolidated interest expense, less interest income for the applicable period.

(8)
The senior secured credit facility defines the Adjusted EBITDA Ratio as the ratio of Adjusted EBITDA to consolidated interest expense for the trailing four fiscal quarters on a pro forma basis (as defined in the senior secured credit facility).

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Summary Historical Financial and Operating Data

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.

        The following tables set forth our historical financial and operating data. The summary historical financial data for the unaudited 26 week interim periods ended September 27, 2007 and September 28, 2006, for the fiscal years ended March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, the period from July 16, 2004 through March 31, 2005 and the period from April 2, 2004 through December 23, 2004 have been derived from Parent's and Holdings' audited and unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes for such periods included elsewhere in this prospectus. The historical financial data set forth below is qualified in its entirety by reference to Parent's and Holdings' consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this prospectus.

        Parent, an entity created on June 6, 2007, is the sole stockholder of Holdings. Holdings is a holding company with no operations of its own and has one direct subsidiary, AMC Entertainment. On June 11, 2007, Merger Sub, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent, merged with and into Holdings, with Holdings continuing as the surviving corporation. As a result, Holdings became a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent, a newly formed entity controlled by the Sponsors. The Sponsors created Parent to facilitate a debt financing by Parent and a related dividend by Parent to its stockholders, as certain covenants in Holdings' and AMC Entertainment's debt instruments would not have permitted such borrowings by Holdings or its subsidiaries or the use of such borrowings to pay a dividend to Holdings' existing stockholders. There was no change in the components of stockholders' equity as a result of the Parent Transactions, with the exception of the effect of the dividend paid to Parent's stockholders subsequent to the formation of Parent.

        The Parent Transactions constituted a change in reporting entity under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards, or SFAS, No. 154 Accounting Changes and Error Corrections: a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3. In accordance with the guidance in SFAS No. 154, the change in accounting entity has been retrospectively applied to the financial statements of all prior periods presented to reflect the new reporting entity for those periods. The consolidated financial statements of Parent include the accounts of Holdings and AMC Entertainment, for the period from July 16, 2004 (date of inception) through September 27, 2007, as Parent, Holdings and AMC Entertainment were entities under common control. The change in accounting entity had no impact on net earnings (loss), other comprehensive earnings (loss) or earnings (loss) per share for the periods presented.

        Marquee was formed on July 16, 2004. On December 23, 2004, pursuant to a merger agreement, Marquee merged with and into AMC Entertainment (the "Predecessor") with AMC Entertainment as the surviving entity (the "Successor"). The merger was treated as a purchase with Marquee being the "accounting acquiror" in accordance with SFAS No. 141 Business Combinations. As a result, the Successor applied the purchase method of accounting to the separable assets, including goodwill and liabilities of the accounting acquiree, AMC Entertainment, as of December 23, 2004, the closing date of the merger. The consolidated financial statements presented below are those of the accounting acquiror, now Parent, from its inception on July 16, 2004 through September 27, 2007, and those of its Predecessor, AMC Entertainment, for all prior periods through the closing date of the merger.

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        The summary historical financial and operating data presented below should be read in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc." and our historical consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, included in this prospectus.

 
  Twenty-Six Week Periods
  Years Ended(1)(3)(6)
 
 
  26 Weeks Ended
September 27,
2007

  26 Weeks
Ended
September 28,
2006

  52 Weeks Ended
March 29,
2007(4)

  52 Weeks Ended
March 30,
2006(4)

  From Inception
July 16, 2004
through
March 31,
2005(7)

  April 2, 2004
through
December 23,
2004(7)

 
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

 
 
  (in thousands, except per share and operating data)

 
Statement of Operations Data:                                      
Revenues:                                      
  Admissions   $ 895,247   $ 858,213   $ 1,659,939   $ 1,138,034   $ 297,310   $ 847,476  
  Concessions     380,430     357,789     686,318     456,028     117,266     328,970  
  Other revenue     48,219     61,383     115,314     92,816     24,884     82,826  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Total revenues     1,323,896     1,277,385     2,461,571     1,686,878     439,460     1,259,272  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs and Expenses:                                      
  Film exhibition costs     473,625     447,171     855,804     595,353     152,747     452,727  
  Concession costs     45,173     42,792     79,711     50,581     12,801     37,880  
  Operating expense     326,141     318,440     619,076     451,522     115,590     324,427  
  Rent     228,289     224,072     445,924     329,878     80,776     223,734  
  General and administrative:                                      
    Merger and acquisition costs     5,734     5,826     12,447     12,523     22,286     42,732  
    Management fee     2,500     2,500     5,000     2,000     500     —  
    Other(8)     25,706     30,041     55,875     40,251     14,615     33,727  
  Pre-opening expense     2,341     3,129     6,569     6,607     39     1,292  
  Theatre and other closure (income) expense     (16,446 )   7,710     9,011     601     1,267     10,758  
  Restructuring charge(9)     —     —     —     3,980     4,926     —  
  Depreciation and amortization     125,438     128,530     256,472     164,047     43,931     86,052  
  Impairment of long-lived assets     —     —     10,686     11,974     —     —  
  Disposition of assets and other gains     (1,698 )   (5,850 )   (11,183 )   (997 )   (302 )   (2,715 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Total costs and expenses     1,216,803     1,204,361     2,345,392     1,668,320     449,176     1,210,614  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other expense (income)(5)     (9,025 )   (7,434 )   (10,267 )   (9,818 )   (6,778 )   —  
Interest expense:                                      
  Corporate borrowings     99,651     112,800     226,583     139,042     52,502     66,851  
  Capital and financing lease obligations     3,557     2,518     5,799     4,068     1,449     5,848  
Equity in (earnings) losses of non-consolidated entities(12)     (27,425 )   2,455     (233,704 )   7,807     (161 )   (129 )
Investment (income)     (21,426 )   (6,060 )   (18,191 )   (3,409 )   (3,191 )   (6,344 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes     61,761     (31,255 )   145,959     (119,132 )   (53,537 )   (17,568 )
  Income tax provision (benefit)     32,900     2,200     31,500     71,800     (9,280 )   14,760  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Earnings (loss) from continuing operations     28,861     (33,455 )   114,459     (190,932 )   (44,257 )   (32,328 )
  Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income tax benefit(2)     —     2,440     2,448     (25,291 )   (133 )   (3,550 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net earnings loss   $ 28,861   $ (31,015 ) $ 116,907   $ (216,223 ) $ (44,390 ) $ (35,878 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Preferred dividends     —     —     —     —     —     104,300  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net earnings (loss) for shares of common stock   $ 28,861   $ (31,015 ) $ 116,907   $ (216,223 ) $ (44,390 ) $ (140,178 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings (loss) per share of common stock(13):                                      
  Earnings (loss) from continuing operations   $ 22.50   $ (26.09 ) $ 89.26   $ (222.50 ) $ (147.32 ) $ (3.69 )
  Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations     —     1.90     1.91     (29.47 )   (0.44 )   (0.10 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net earnings (loss) per share   $ 22.50   $ (24.19 ) $ 91.17   $ (251.97 ) $ (147.76 ) $ (3.79 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Average shares outstanding:                                      
  Basic     1,282.55     1,282.25     1,282.25     858.12     300.41     37,023  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share of common stock(13):                                      
  Earnings (loss) from continuing operations   $ 22.22   $ (26.09 ) $ 89.20   $ (222.50 ) $ (147.32 ) $ (3.69 )
  Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations     —     1.90     1.91     (29.47 )   (0.44 )   (0.10 )
  Net earnings (loss) per share   $ 22.22   $ (24.19 ) $ 91.11   $ (251.97 ) $ (147.76 ) $ (3.79 )

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  Years Ended(1)(3)(6)
 
 
  Twenty-Six Week Periods
 
 
   
   
  From Inception
July 16, 2004
through
March 31,
2005(7)

   
 
 
  26 Weeks
Ended
September 27,
2007

  26 Weeks
Ended
September 28,
2006

  52 Weeks
Ended
March 29,
2007(4)

  52 Weeks
Ended
March 30,
2006(4)

  April 2, 2004
through
December 23,
2004(7)

 
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

 
 
  (in thousands, except per share and operating data)

 
Average shares outstanding:                                      
  Diluted     1,298.75     1,282.25     1,283.20     858.12     300.41     37,023  
Balance Sheet Data (at period end):                                      
Cash and equivalents   $ 103,461         $ 319,533   $ 232,366   $ 72,945        
Corporate borrowings     2,267,122           1,864,670     2,455,686     1,344,531        
Other long-term liabilities and deferred revenues     591,072           604,988     395,458     354,240        
Capital and financing lease obligations     81,410           53,125     68,130     65,470        
Stockholders' equity     532,548           1,167,053     1,042,642     722,038        
Total assets     3,845,500           4,118,149     4,407,351     2,797,511        
Other Data:                                      
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities(11)   $ 95,304   $ 65,653   $ 417,870   $ 25,694   $ (45,364 ) $ 145,364  
Capital expenditures     (57,530 )   (64,105 )   (138,739 )   (117,688 )   (18,622 )   (66,155 )
Proceeds from sale/leasebacks     —     —     —     35,010     50,910     —  
Operating Data (at period end):                                      
Screen additions     58     48     128     137     —     44  
Screen acquisitions     —     —     32     2,117     3,728     —  
Screen dispositions     244     274     675     150     14     28  
Average screens—continuing operations(10)     5,068     5,121     5,105     3,661     3,355     3,350  
Number of screens operated     5,128     5,635     5,314     5,829     3,714     3,728  
Number of theatres operated     358     411     379     428     247     249  
Screens per theatre     14.3     13.7     14.0     13.6     15.0     15.0  
Attendance (in thousands)—continuing operations(10)     126,724     128,009     241,437     165,831     44,278     126,450  

(1)
There were no cash dividends declared on common stock during the five fiscal years ended March 29, 2007. A dividend of $652,800 was declared and paid during the 26 weeks ended September 27, 2007.

(2)
Fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005 include losses from discontinued operations related to five theatres in Japan that were sold during fiscal 2006 and five theatres in Iberia that were sold during fiscal 2007. During the 26 weeks ended September 28, 2006, the Successor included earnings from discontinued operations of $2,440 (net of income tax benefit of $0). During fiscal 2007, the Successor included earnings from discontinued operations of $2,448 (net of income tax benefit of $0). During fiscal 2006, the Successor included loss from discontinued operations of $25,291 (net of income tax provision of $20,400). During fiscal 2005, the Successor included loss from discontinued operations of $133 (net of income tax provision of $80) and the Predecessor included loss from discontinued operations of $3,550 (net of income tax provision of $240).

(3)
Fiscal 2007, fiscal 2006, fiscal 2005 (Successor) and fiscal 2005 (Predecessor) have 52 weeks.

(4)
We acquired Loews Cineplex Entertainment Corporation on January 26, 2006, which significantly increased our size. In the Loews Acquisition we acquired 112 theatres with 1,308 screens throughout the United States that we consolidate and 40 theatres with 443 screens in Mexico that we consolidate. Accordingly, results of operations for the Successor periods ended March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006 are not comparable to our results for the prior fiscal year.

(5)
During the 26 weeks ended September 27, 2007, other (income) is composed of $7,382 of income related to the derecognition of stored value card liabilities where management believes future redemption to be remote, insurance recoveries of $1,246 for property losses related to Hurricane Katrina and $397 of business interruption insurance recoveries related to Hurricane Katrina. During the 26 weeks ended September 28, 2006, other (income) is composed of $7,434 of income related to the derecognition of stored value card liabilities where management believes future redemption to be remote. During fiscal 2007, other expense (income) is composed of $10,992 of income related to the derecognition of stored value card liabilities where management believes future redemption to be remote, insurance recoveries of $2,469 for property losses related to Hurricane Katrina, $294 of business interruption insurance recoveries related to Hurricane Katrina, call premiums, a write off of deferred financing costs and unamortized premiums related to the redemption of our 91/2% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011 (the "Notes due 2011"), our Senior Floating Rate Notes due 2010 (the "Floating Notes due 2010") and our 97/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 (the "Notes due 2012") of $3,488. During fiscal 2006, other expense (income) is composed of $8,699 of income related to the derecognition of stored value card liabilities where management believes future redemption to be remote, insurance recoveries of $3,032 for property losses related to Hurricane Katrina, net of disposition losses of $346, $1,968 of business interruption insurance recoveries related to Hurricane Katrina and the write-off of deferred financing cost of $1,097 related to our former senior secured credit facility in connection with our issuance of the senior secured credit facility and $2,438 of fees related to an unused bridge facility in connection with the Loews Acquisition. During fiscal 2005, other expense (income) is composed of $6,745 of income related to the derecognition of stored value card liabilities where management believes future redemption to be remote and $33 of gain recognized on the redemption of $1,663 of the Notes due 2011.

(6)
As a result of the merger with Marquee, the Successor applied the purchase method of accounting to the separable assets, including goodwill, and liabilities of the accounting acquiree, AMC Entertainment, as of December 23, 2004. Because of the application of purchase accounting, Successor and Predecessor periods are not prepared on comparable bases of accounting.

(7)
In connection with the merger with Marquee, Marquee was formed on July 16, 2004, and issued debt and held the related proceeds from issuance of debt in escrow until consummation of the merger. The Predecessor consolidated this merger entity in accordance

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    with FIN 46(R). As a result, both the Predecessor and Successor have recorded interest expense of $12,811, interest income of $2,225 and income tax benefit of $4,500 related to Marquee.

(8)
Includes stock-based compensation of $1,020 for the 26 weeks ended September 27, 2007 and $2,056 for the 26 weeks ended September 28, 2006. Includes stock-based compensation of $10,568 for the 52 week period ended March 29, 2007. Includes stock-based compensation of $3,433 for the 52 week period ended March 30, 2006 (Successor), and includes stock based compensation of $1,201 and $0 during Fiscal 2005 (Successor) and Fiscal 2005 (Predecessor), respectively.

(9)
Restructuring charges related to one-time termination benefits and other costs related to the displacement of approximately 200 associates in connection with an organizational restructuring, which was completed to create a simplified organizational structure, and contribution of assets by NCN to NCM. This organizational restructuring was substantially completed as of March 30, 2006.

(10)
Includes consolidated theatres only.

(11)
Cash flows provided by operating activities for the 52 weeks ended March 29, 2007 includes $231,308 related to the NCM Transactions. Cash flows provided by operating activities for the 52 weeks ended March 30, 2006 do not include $142,512 of cash acquired in the Loews Acquisition which is included in cash flows from investing activities.

(12)
During fiscal 2007, equity in (earnings) losses of non-consolidated entities includes a gain of $238,810 related to the NCM Transactions.

(13)
Historical loss per share data and average shares outstanding set forth above and in our consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, included elsewhere in this prospectus does not give effect to the Reclassification. After giving pro forma effect to the Reclassification, the Successor would have had net earnings (loss) per share of $      , $      , $      , $      , $      and $      for the 26 weeks ended September 27, 2007, the 26 weeks ended September 28, 2006, and Fiscal 2007 (Successor), Fiscal 2006 (Successor), Fiscal 2005 (Successor) and Fiscal 2005 (Predecessor), respectively.

LCE Holdings, Inc.

        The following tables set forth certain of LCE Holdings' historical financial and operating data. The summary historical financial data for the year ended December 31, 2003, the seven months ended July 31, 2004, the five months ended December 31, 2004 and the year ended December 31, 2005 are derived from LCE Holdings' audited combined consolidated financial statements and related notes for such periods included in this prospectus. LCE Holdings' financial statements include the assets, liabilities and results of operations of Cinemex on a combined basis for the period June 19, 2002 (the date Cinemex became an entity under common control) through July 31, 2004 and on a fully consolidated basis beginning August 1, 2004. LCE Holdings has reflected the financial position and results of operations of its former Canadian operations and discontinued operations for all periods from April 1, 2002 to July 31, 2004, as those operations were sold to affiliates of its former investors.

        On July 30, 2004, LCE Holdings completed certain of the Loews Transactions (as defined under "LCE Holdings' Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Recent Developments—The Loews Transactions"), whereby LCE Holdings, a company formed by Bain, Carlyle and Spectrum, acquired 100% of the capital stock of Loews and, indirectly, Cinemex. The purchase of Loews and Cinemex was financed with borrowings by Loews under its senior secured credit facility, the issuance of subordinated notes and cash equity investments by Bain, Carlyle and Spectrum. Prior to the closing of the acquisition, Loews sold all of its Canadian and German film exhibition operations to its former investors, who indemnified Loews for certain potential liabilities in connection with those sales. In this prospectus, we refer to the transactions described in this paragraph and the payment of fees and expenses related thereto, along with the sale by Loews of its 50% interest in Megabox, Loews' joint venture in South Korea, as the "Loews Transactions." For accounting purposes and consistent with its reporting periods, LCE Holdings has used July 31, 2004 as the effective date of the Loews Transactions. As a result, LCE Holdings has reported its operating results and financial position for all periods presented from April 1, 2002 through July 31, 2004 as those of the "Predecessor Company" and for all periods from and after August 1, 2004 as those of the "Successor Company." The Predecessor Company periods and the Successor Company periods have different bases of accounting and are therefore not comparable.

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        The summary historical financial and operating data presented below should be reading conjunction with "LCE Holdings' Managements' Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," the combined consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, of LCE Holdings, included elsewhere in this prospectus.

 
  Year ended December 31, 2005
  Period August 1, to December 31, 2004
  Period January 1, to July 31, 2004
  Year ended December 31, 2003
 
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

  (Predecessor)

 
 
  (thousands of dollars, except operating data)

 
Statement of Operations Data:                          
Total operating revenues   $ 874,716   $ 356,038   $ 567,280   $ 928,238  
Expenses                          
  Theatre operations and other expenses     649,290     264,608     404,674     681,493  
  Cost of concessions     36,648     13,948     23,365     35,460  
  General and administrative     53,771     20,934     43,334     60,099  
  Depreciation and amortization     114,063     45,771     49,623     80,940  
  (Gain)/Loss on sale/disposal of theatres(1)     834     1,430     (3,734 )   (4,508 )
   
 
 
 
 
    Total operating expense     854,606     346,691     517,262     853,484  
Income/(loss) from operations     20,110     9,347     50,018     74,754  
Interest expense, net     80,668     36,005     16,663     35,262  
Loss on early extinguishment of debt     —     882     6,856     —  
Equity (income)/loss in long-term investments     (23,134 )   (1,438 )   (933 )   1,485  
   
 
 
 
 
Income/(loss) before income taxes, extraordinary gain, cumulative effect of change in accounting principle and discontinued operations     (37,424 )   (26,102 )   27,432     38,007  
Income tax expense/(benefit)     7,548     (3,244 )   12,886     15,339  
   
 
 
 
 
Income/(loss) before extraordinary gain, cumulative effect of change in accounting principle and discontinued operations     (44,972 )   (22,858 )   14,546     22,668  
Discontinued operations, net of tax(2)     —     —     7,417     56,183  
   
 
 
 
 
Net income/(loss)   $ (44,972 ) $ (22,858 ) $ 21,963   $ 78,851  
   
 
 
 
 
Balance Sheet Data (at period end):                          
Cash and equivalents   $ 145,324   $ 71,015         $ 139,425  
Corporate borrowings     1,044,264     1,037,907           429,865  
Other long-term liabilities     104,553     113,290           247,221  
Capital and financing lease obligations     29,351     28,033           22,249  
Stockholders' equity/(deficit)     364,839     405,390           683,384  
Total assets     1,713,140     1,751,958           1,597,319  
Other Data:                          
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities(3)   $ 67,441   $ 38,097   $ 75,226   $ 88,959  
Capital expenditures     (67,326 )   (17,205 )   (36,638 )   (40,895 )
Proceeds from sale/leasebacks     —     —     —     —  
Operating Data (at period end):                          
Screen additions     67     51     12     59  
Screen acquisitions     —     —     12     —  
Screen dispositions     62     26     50     48  
Average screens—continuing operations(4)     1,806     1,798     1,806     1,834  
Number of screens operated     2,169     2,218     2,193     2,219  
Number of theatres operated     191     201     200     207  
Screens per theatre     11.4     11.0     11.0     10.7  
Attendance (in thousands)—continuing operations(8)     94,953     39,850     65,967     106,797  

(1)
With respect to Loews' (gain)/loss on sale/disposal of theatres costs, see the notes to its combined consolidated financial statements, which are included in this prospectus.

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(2)
The balances reported for discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2003 and the seven months ended July 31, 2004 represent the net operating results of Loews' Canadian operations, which management decided to sell during 2004 and was sold to its former investors as part of the Loews Transactions.

(3)
Cash provided by/(used in) operating activities includes the payment of restructuring charges and reorganization costs, as follows:

(4)
Includes consolidated theatres only.

 
  Year ended
December 31,
2005

  Period August 1, to December 31,
2004

  Period January 1,
to July 31,
2004

  Year ended December 31,
2003

 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

  (Predecessor)

Restructuring charges paid during the period   $ —   $ 17   $ 13   $ 3,065
Reorganization claims paid during the period     —     352     522     3,210
   
 
 
 
  Total   $ —   $ 369   $ 535   $ 6,275
   
 
 
 

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RISK FACTORS

        Before you decide to purchase shares of our common stock, you should understand the high degree of risk involved. You should consider carefully the following risks and other information in this prospectus, including our pro forma and historical financial statements and related notes. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition and operating results could be adversely affected. As a result, the trading price of our common stock could decline, perhaps significantly.


Risks Related to Our Business

Our substantial debt could adversely affect our operations and prevent us from satisfying our debt obligations and may have an adverse effect on the price of our stock.

        We have a significant amount of debt. As of September 27, 2007, on a pro forma basis, we had $1,939.9 million of outstanding indebtedness. In addition, as of September 27, 2007, on a pro forma basis, $177.6 million was available for borrowing as additional senior debt under our senior secured credit facility. As of September 27, 2007, on a pro forma basis, our subsidiaries had approximately $5 billion of undiscounted rental payments under operating leases (with initial base terms of between 15 and 20 years).

        The amount of our indebtedness and lease and other financial obligations could have important consequences to you. For example, it could:

    •
    increase our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions;

    •
    limit our ability to obtain additional financing in the future for working capital, capital expenditures, dividend payments, acquisitions, general corporate purposes or other purposes;

    •
    require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to the payment of lease rentals and principal and interest on our indebtedness, thereby reducing the funds available to us for operations and any future business opportunities;

    •
    limit our planning flexibility for, or ability to react to, changes in our business and the industry; and

    •
    place us at a competitive disadvantage with competitors who may have less indebtedness and other obligations or greater access to financing.

        If we fail to make any required payment under our senior secured credit facility or to comply with any of the financial and operating covenants contained therein, we would be in default. Lenders under our senior secured credit facility could then vote to accelerate the maturity of the indebtedness under the senior secured credit facility and foreclose upon the stock and personal property of our subsidiaries that is pledged to secure the senior secured credit facility. Other creditors might then accelerate other indebtedness. If the lenders under the senior secured credit facility accelerate the maturity of the indebtedness thereunder, we might not have sufficient assets to satisfy our obligations under the senior secured credit facility or our other indebtedness. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.—Liquidity and Capital Resources."

        Our indebtedness under our senior secured credit facility bears interest at rates that fluctuate with changes in certain prevailing interest rates (although, subject to certain conditions, such rates may be fixed for certain periods). If interest rates increase, we may be unable to meet our debt service obligations under our senior secured credit facility and other indebtedness.

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We have had significant financial losses in recent years.

        Prior to fiscal 2007, we had reported net losses in each of the last nine fiscal years totaling approximately $545.1 million. For fiscal 2007, we reported net earnings of $116.9 million and for the 26 weeks ended September 27, 2007, we reported net earnings of $28.9 million. If we experience losses in the future, we may be unable to meet our payment obligations while attempting to expand our theatre circuit and withstand competitive pressures or adverse economic conditions.

We face significant competition for new theatre sites, and we may not be able to build or acquire theatres on terms favorable to us.

        We anticipate significant competition from other exhibition companies and financial buyers when trying to acquire theatres, and there can be no assurance that we will be able to acquire such theatres at reasonable prices or on favorable terms. Moreover, some of these possible buyers may be stronger financially than we are. In addition, given our size and market share, as well as our recent experiences with the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice in connection with the Loews Acquisition and prior acquisitions, we may be required to dispose of theatres in connection with future acquisitions that we make. As a result of the foregoing, we may not succeed in acquiring theatres or may have to pay more than we would prefer to make an acquisition.

Acquiring or expanding existing circuits and theatres may require additional financing, and we cannot be certain that we will be able to obtain new financing on favorable terms, or at all.

        Our net capital expenditures aggregated approximately $138.7 million for fiscal 2007. We estimate that our planned capital expenditures will be between $150.0 million and $160.0 million in fiscal 2008 and less than that in each of fiscal 2009 and 2010. Actual capital expenditures in fiscal 2008, 2009 and 2010 may differ materially from our estimates. We may have to seek additional financing or issue additional securities to fully implement our growth strategy. We cannot be certain that we will be able to obtain new financing on favorable terms, or at all. In addition, covenants under our existing indebtedness limit our ability to incur additional indebtedness, and the performance of any additional theatres may not be sufficient to service the related indebtedness that we are permitted to incur.

We may be reviewed by antitrust authorities in connection with acquisition opportunities that would increase our number of theatres in markets where we have a leading market share and in connection with DCIP.

        Given our size and market share, pursuit of acquisition opportunities that would increase the number of our theatres in markets where we have a leading market share would likely result in significant review by the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice, and we may be required to dispose of theatres in order to complete such acquisition opportunities. For example, in connection with the Loews Dispositions, we were required to dispose of 10 theatres located in various markets across the United States, including New York City, Chicago, Dallas and San Francisco. As a result, we may not be able to succeed in acquiring other exhibition companies or we may have to dispose of a significant number of theatres in key markets in order to complete such acquisitions.

        In addition, as a cooperative venture among competitors for the purpose of joint purchasing, DCIP is potentially subject to restrictions under applicable antitrust law. While we believe that DCIP has conducted and will conduct its operations in accordance with all applicable law, it is possible that antitrust authorities will choose to examine and place limitations on DCIP's operations. Such limitations could include requiring that the venture be opened to include other independent competitors or striking down the joint purchasing arrangements altogether. If this were to occur, we might not realize the cost benefits, competitive advantages and increased core and ancillary revenues that we expect to receive from DCIP.

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The agreements governing our indebtedness contain covenants that may limit our ability to take advantage of certain business opportunities advantageous to us.

        The agreements governing our indebtedness contain various covenants that limit our ability to, among other things:

    •
    incur or guarantee additional indebtedness;

    •
    pay dividends or make other distributions to our shareholders;

    •
    make restricted payments;

    •
    incur liens;

    •
    engage in transactions with affiliates; and

    •
    enter into business combinations.

        These restrictions could limit our ability to obtain future financing, make acquisitions or needed capital expenditures, withstand economic downturns in our business or the economy in general, conduct operations or otherwise take advantage of business opportunities that may arise.

        Although the indentures for our notes contain a fixed charge coverage test that limits our ability to incur indebtedness, this limitation is subject to a number of significant exceptions and qualifications. Moreover, the indentures do not impose any limitation on our incurrence of capital or finance lease obligations or liabilities that are not considered "Indebtedness" under the indentures (such as operating leases), nor do they impose any limitation on the amount of liabilities incurred by subsidiaries, if any, that might be designated as "unrestricted subsidiaries," which are subsidiaries that we designate, which are not subject to the restrictive covenants contained in the indentures governing our notes. Furthermore, there are no restrictions in the indentures on our ability to invest in other entities (including unaffiliated entities) and no restrictions on the ability of our subsidiaries to enter into agreements restricting their ability to pay dividends or otherwise transfer funds to us. Also, although the indentures limit our ability to make restricted payments, these restrictions are subject to significant exceptions and qualifications. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.—Liquidity and Capital Resources—Cash Flows from Financing Activities—Parent Term Loan Facility."

We may not generate sufficient cash flow from our theatre acquisitions to service our indebtedness.

        In any acquisition, we expect to benefit from cost savings through, for example, the reduction of overhead and theatre level costs, and from revenue enhancements resulting from the acquisition. However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to generate sufficient cash flow from these acquisitions to service any indebtedness incurred to finance such acquisitions or realize any other anticipated benefits. Nor can there be any assurance that our profitability will be improved by any one or more acquisitions. Any acquisition may involve operating risks, such as:

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    the difficulty of assimilating and integrating the acquired operations and personnel into our current business;

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    the potential disruption of our ongoing business;

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    the diversion of management's attention and other resources;

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    the possible inability of management to maintain uniform standards, controls, procedures and policies;

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    the risks of entering markets in which we have little or no experience;

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    the potential impairment of relationships with employees;

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    the possibility that any liabilities we may incur or assume may prove to be more burdensome than anticipated; and

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    the possibility that the acquired theatres do not perform as expected.

If our cash flows prove inadequate to service our debt and provide for our other obligations, we may be required to refinance all or a portion of our existing debt or future debt at terms unfavorable to us.

        Our ability to make payments on and refinance our debt and other financial obligations, and to fund our capital expenditures and acquisitions will depend on our ability to generate substantial operating cash flow. This will depend on our future performance, which will be subject to prevailing economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors beyond our control. Further, following this offering and subject to legally available funds, we intend to pay quarterly cash dividends, commencing from the closing date of this offering. We expect that our first dividend will be with respect to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. The maximum amount AMC Entertainment was permitted to distribute to Holdings in compliance with its senior secured credit facility and the indentures governing AMC Entertainment's debt securities, and that Holdings could therefore have distributed to us, was approximately $250.0 million as of September 27, 2007.

        In addition, our notes require us to repay or refinance those notes when they come due. If our cash flows were to prove inadequate to meet our debt service, rental and other obligations in the future, we may be required to refinance all or a portion of our existing or future debt, on or before maturity, to sell assets or to obtain additional financing. We cannot assure you that we will be able to refinance any of our indebtedness, including our senior secured credit facility, sell any such assets or obtain additional financing on commercially reasonable terms or at all.

        The terms of the agreements governing our indebtedness do not prohibit us from incurring additional indebtedness. If we are in compliance with the financial covenants set forth in the senior secured credit facility and our other outstanding debt instruments, we may be able to incur substantial additional indebtedness. If we incur additional indebtedness, the related risks that we face may intensify.

Optimizing our theatre circuit through new construction is subject to delay and unanticipated costs.

        The availability of attractive site locations is subject to various factors that are beyond our control. These factors include:

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    local conditions, such as scarcity of space or increase in demand for real estate, demographic changes and changes in zoning and tax laws; and

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    competition for site locations from both theatre companies and other businesses.

        In addition, we typically require 18 to 24 months in the United States and Canada from the time we identify a site to the opening of the theatre. We may also experience cost overruns from delays or other unanticipated costs. Furthermore, these new sites may not perform to our expectations.

Our investment in and revenues from NCM may be negatively impacted by the competitive environment in which NCM operates.

        We have maintained an investment in NCM. NCM's in-theatre advertising operations compete with other cinema advertising companies and other advertising mediums including, most notably, television, newspaper, radio and the Internet. There can be no guarantee that in-theatre advertising will continue to attract major advertisers or that NCM's in-theatre advertising format will be favorably received by the theatre-going public. If NCM is unable to generate expected sales of advertising, it may not maintain the level of profitability we hope to achieve, its results of operations and cash flows may be

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adversely affected and our investment in and revenues and dividends from NCM may be adversely impacted.

We may suffer future impairment losses and lease termination charges.

        The opening of large megaplexes by us and certain of our competitors has drawn audiences away from some of our older, multiplex theatres. In addition, demographic changes and competitive pressures have caused some of our theatres to become unprofitable. As a result, we may have to close certain theatres or recognize impairment losses related to the decrease in value of particular theatres. We review long-lived assets, including intangibles, for impairment as part of our annual budgeting process and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable. We recognized non-cash impairment losses in 1996 and in each fiscal year thereafter except for 2005. AMC Entertainment's impairment losses from continuing operations over this period aggregated to $198.8 million. Loews' impairment losses aggregated $4 million in the period since it emerged from bankruptcy in 2002. Beginning fiscal 1999 through September 27, 2007, AMC Entertainment also incurred lease termination charges aggregating $60.5 million. Historically, Loews has not incurred lease termination charges on its theatres that were disposed of or closed. Deterioration in the performance of our theatres could require us to recognize additional impairment losses and close additional theatres, which could have an adverse effect on the trading price of our stock.

Our international and Canadian operations are subject to fluctuating currency values.

        As of September 27, 2007, we owned, operated or held interests in megaplexes in Canada, Mexico, China (Hong Kong), France and the United Kingdom. Because the results of operations and the financial position of Cinemex and our other foreign operations are reported in their respective local currencies and then translated into U.S. dollars at the applicable exchange rates for inclusion in our consolidated financial statements, our financial results are impacted by currency fluctuations between the dollar and those local currencies. Revenues from our theatre operations outside the United States accounted for 9% of our total revenues during the 52 weeks ended March 29, 2007 and 10% of our total revenues during the 26 weeks ended September 27, 2007. As a result of our international operations, we have risks from fluctuating currency values. As of September 27, a 10% fluctuation in the value of the U.S. dollar against all foreign currencies of countries where we currently operate theatres would either increase or decrease loss before income taxes and accumulated other comprehensive loss by approximately $213,000 and $39.6 million, respectively. We do not currently hedge against foreign currency exchange rate risk.

Attendance levels at our international theatres depend on the market for local language films, and we sometimes have been unable to obtain the films we want for our theatres in certain foreign markets.

        Consumers in international markets may be less inclined to spend their leisure time attending movies than consumers in the United States and Canada. The fact that a movie produced in the United States and targeted at U.S. audiences is successful in the United States does not necessarily mean that it will be successful internationally. In addition, there is generally a smaller market for local language films, and the overall supply of these films may not be adequate to generate a sufficient attendance level at our international theatres. As a result of such factors, attendance levels at some of our foreign theatres may not be sufficient to permit us to operate them on a positive cash flow basis. In addition, because of existing relationships between distributors and other theatre owners, we sometimes have been unable to obtain the films we want for our theatres in certain foreign markets. As a result of these factors, attendance at some of our international theatres may not be sufficient to permit us to operate them profitably.

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Our international theatres are subject to local industry structure and regulatory and trade practices, which may adversely affect our ability to operate at a profit.

        Risks unique to local markets include:

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    changes in foreign government regulations;

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    inflation;

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    price, wage and exchange controls;

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    reduced protection for intellectual property rights in some countries;

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    licensing requirements;

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    potential adverse tax consequences; and

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    uncertain political and economic environments.

        Such risks may limit or disrupt motion picture exhibition and markets, restrict the movement of funds or result in the deprivation of contract rights or the taking of property by nationalization or appropriation without fair compensation and may adversely affect our ability to expand internationally.

We must comply with the ADA, which could entail significant cost.

        Our theatres must comply with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, or ADA. Compliance with the ADA requires that public accommodations "reasonably accommodate" individuals with disabilities and that new construction or alterations made to "commercial facilities" conform to accessibility guidelines unless "structurally impracticable" for new construction or technically infeasible for alterations. Non-compliance with the ADA could result in the imposition of injunctive relief, fines, an award of damages to private litigants or additional capital expenditures to remedy such noncompliance.

        On January 29, 1999, the Department of Justice, or the Department, filed suit alleging that AMC Entertainment's stadium-style theatres violate the ADA and related regulations. On December 5, 2003, the trial court entered a consent order and final judgment under which AMC Entertainment agreed to remedy certain non-line of sight violations at twelve of its stadium-style theatres and to survey and make required betterments for its patrons with disabilities at its stadium-style theatres and at certain theatres it may open in the future. On January 10, 2006, the trial court ruled in favor of the Department regarding line of sight violations. Currently we estimate that betterments related to non-line of sight remedies will be required at approximately 140 stadium-style theatres. AMC Entertainment estimates that the total cost of these betterments will be $47.5 million, which is expected to be incurred over the remaining term of the consent order of 18 months. Through September 27, 2007 we have incurred approximately $15.1 million of these costs. AMC Entertainment has appealed the trial court's order regarding line of sight violations to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and both parties have filed their briefs. See "Business—Legal Proceedings" of this prospectus.

We will not be fully subject to the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 until the end of our fiscal year 2009.

        We will be required to document and test our internal control procedures in order to satisfy the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which requires annual management assessments and reports by an issuer's independent registered public accounting firm on the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting. We must complete our Section 404 annual management report and include the report beginning in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our

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fiscal 2008, which ends in April 2008. Our independent registered public accounting firm will not, however, need to include its attestation report in our annual report for fiscal 2008. Instead, the attestation of our independent registered public accounting firm will be included beginning in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal 2009, which ends in April 2009.

We are party to significant litigation.

        We are subject to a number of legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of our business. We cannot be assured that we will succeed in defending any claims, that judgments will not be entered against us with respect to any litigation or that reserves we may set aside will be adequate to cover any such judgments. If any of these actions or proceedings against us is successful, we may be subject to significant damages awards. In addition, we are the plaintiff in a number of material lawsuits in which we seek the recovery of substantial payments. We are incurring significant legal fees in prosecuting these lawsuits, and we may not ultimately prevail in such lawsuits or be able to collect on such judgments if we do. In addition, the defense and prosecution of these claims divert the attention of our management and other personnel for significant periods of time. For a description of our legal proceedings, see "Business—Legal Proceedings" of this prospectus.

This offering will require us to make a "change of control" offer on certain series of our indebtedness, and we may not have the ability to raise the funds necessary to finance these offers.

        In connection with the offering, the Sponsors and certain other existing stockholders of Parent intend to enter into a new voting arrangement, effective upon the closing of the offering, which is described in more detail under "Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Governance Agreements." As a result of these new voting arrangements, the offering will constitute a "change of control" under the indentures governing Holdings' Discount Notes due 2014 and AMC Entertainment's Notes due 2016 and Fixed Notes due 2012, and Holdings and AMC Entertainment will be required to make change of control offers to purchase these notes after completion of the offering at a price of 101% of the aggregate principal amount thereof plus, without duplication, accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase. If the change of control offers had taken place on September 27, 2007, and all of the holders had accepted the offers, we would have been required to pay $243.2 million with respect to our Discount Notes due 2014 (representing $240.8 million aggregate principal amount and a $2.4 million change of control premium payment), $328.3 million with respect to our Notes due 2016 (representing $325.0 million aggregate principal amount and a $3.3 million change of control premium payment) and $252.5 million with respect to our Fixed Notes due 2012 (representing $250.0 million aggregate principal amount and a $2.5 million change of control premium payment). To the extent that holders of these notes accept the offers, Holdings and AMC Entertainment anticipate that they would raise the amounts needed to fund the offers with cash on hand, available lines of credit or through new financing; however, we cannot assure you that Holdings and AMC Entertainment would have sufficient funds available or be able to obtain new financing on commercially reasonable terms or at all.

We may be subject to liability under environmental laws and regulations.

        We own and operate facilities throughout the United States and in several foreign countries and are subject to the environmental laws and regulations of those jurisdictions, particularly laws governing the cleanup of hazardous materials and the management of properties. We might in the future be required to participate in the cleanup of a property that we own or lease, or at which we have been alleged to have disposed of hazardous materials from one of our facilities. In certain circumstances, we might be solely responsible for any such liability under environmental laws, and such claims could be material.

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Our loss of key management personnel or our inability to hire and retain skilled employees at our theatres could adversely affect our business.

        Our success is dependent in part on the efforts of key members of our management team. In particular, Mr. Peter C. Brown, our chairman and chief executive officer, has substantial experience and expertise in the theatrical exhibition industry and has made significant contributions to our growth and success. The loss of Mr. Brown's services or the services of other key members of our management team could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations or prospects.

        In addition, competition for skilled professionals is intense. The loss of any of these professionals or the inability to recruit these individuals in our markets could adversely affect our ability to operate our business efficiently and profitably and could harm our ability to maintain our desired levels of service.

We may suffer material losses or damages, or be required to make material payments on existing lease and other guaranty obligations, concerning entities, businesses and assets we no longer own as a result of the disposition by Loews of its Canadian and German film exhibition operations prior to the Loews Acquisition, and we may not be able to collect on indemnities from the purchaser of our Canadian and German film exhibition operations in order to satisfy these losses, damages or payments.

        We may suffer losses or damages as a result of claims asserted by third parties relating to the Canadian and German entities which Loews no longer owns as a result of dispositions by Loews prior to the Loews Acquisition. While we cannot predict at this time what claims third parties may potentially assert against us, or the frequency or magnitude of such claims, such claims may include matters related to Loews' former ownership and operation of the Canadian and German entities and their respective businesses or assets (including matters related to the initial public offering of the Cineplex Galaxy Income Fund in Canada). In addition, Loews has guaranteed certain real property leases for theatres located in Canada and in Germany which Loews no longer owns following the Loews transactions. The Canadian leases are long-term leases and contain options for additional terms which, if exercised, could extend the leases for substantial additional periods.

        Under a purchase agreement for the Canadian transfer, Loews' former investors have indemnified Loews for certain potential liabilities in connection with the sale of its Canadian and German entities, which indemnity is guaranteed by Cineplex Odeon Corporation, or COC, which was Loews' wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary, prior to its sale. It also contains provisions intended to restrict the activities of the purchaser of Canadian operations and COC and to cause the indemnifying party and COC collectively to hold a specified amount of assets. However, there can be no assurance that the assets available to satisfy these obligations will be sufficient. Accordingly, we may suffer damages or losses, or be required to make payments on outstanding guaranties, for which we may not be made whole under the indemnity. Such damages or losses, or required payments, may have a material adverse effect on our business, assets and results of operations.

        We also often remain secondarily obligated for lease payments in the event the acquiring entity does not perform under its obligations for theaters we are divesting of, including the theatres required to be divested by us by the U.S. Department of Justice and state attorneys general, in conjunction with the Loews Acquisition.

We may not be able to generate additional ancillary revenues.

        We intend to continue to pursue ancillary revenue opportunities such as advertising, promotions and alternative uses of our theatres during non-peak hours. Our ability to achieve our business objectives may depend in part on our success in increasing these revenue streams. Some of our U.S. and Canadian competitors have stated that they intend to make significant capital investments in digital

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advertising delivery, and the success of this delivery system could make it more difficult for us to compete for advertising revenue. In addition, in March 2005, we contributed our cinema screen advertising business to NCM. As such, although we retain board seats in NCM, we do not control this business, and therefore do not control our revenues attributable to cinema screen advertising. We cannot assure you that we will be able to effectively generate additional ancillary revenue and our inability to do so could have an adverse effect on our business and results of operations.

If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results.

        Effective internal controls are necessary for us to provide reliable financial reports and effectively prevent fraud. Because of inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. In the past, we have identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting and concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective. In addition, we may in the future discover areas of our internal controls that need improvement or that constitute material weaknesses. A material weakness is a control deficiency or combination of control deficiencies, that results in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected. Any failure to remediate any future material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting or to implement and maintain effective internal controls, or difficulties encountered in their implementation, could cause us to fail to timely meet our reporting obligations, result in material misstatements in our financial statements or could result in defaults under our senior credit facility, the indentures governing our debt securities or under any other debt instruments we may enter into in the future. Deficiencies in our internal controls could also cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information, which could have a negative effect on the trading price of our common stock.


Risks Related to Our Industry

We depend on motion picture production and performance.

        Our ability to operate successfully depends upon the availability, diversity and appeal of motion pictures, our ability to license motion pictures and the performance of such motion pictures in our markets. We mostly license first-run motion pictures, the success of which have increasingly depended on the marketing efforts of the major studios. Poor performance of, or any disruption in the production of (including by reason of a strike) these motion pictures, or a reduction in the marketing efforts of the major studios, could hurt our business and results of operations. In addition, a change in the type and breadth of movies offered by studios may adversely affect the demographic base of moviegoers.

        The master contract between film producers and two major writers' unions expired on October 31, 2007, and no agreement has yet been reached to extend or replace the contract. Union members have chosen to strike, and a disruption in the production of motion pictures could result.

        In addition, the master contracts between film producers and the directors' and screen actors' unions are each scheduled to expire in July 2008, and no agreements have yet been reached to extend or replace either contract. If union members choose to strike or film producers choose to lock out the union members, a disruption in the production of motion pictures could result.

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We have no control over distributors of the films and our business may be adversely affected if our access to motion pictures is limited or delayed.

        We rely on distributors of motion pictures, over whom we have no control, for the films that we exhibit. Major motion picture distributors are required by law to offer and license film to exhibitors, including us, on a film-by-film and theatre-by-theatre basis. Consequently, we cannot assure ourselves of a supply of motion pictures by entering into long-term arrangements with major distributors, but must compete for our licenses on a film-by-film and theatre-by-theatre basis. Our business depends on maintaining good relations with these distributors, as this affects our ability to negotiate commercially favorable licensing terms for first-run films or to obtain licenses at all. Our business may be adversely affected if our access to motion pictures is limited or delayed because of a deterioration in our relationships with one or more distributors or for some other reason. To the extent that we are unable to license a popular film for exhibition in our theatres, our operating results may be adversely affected.

We are subject, at times, to intense competition.

        Our theatres are subject to varying degrees of competition in the geographic areas in which we operate. Competitors may be national circuits, regional circuits or smaller independent exhibitors. Competition among theatre exhibition companies is often intense with respect to the following factors:

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    Attracting patrons.    The competition for patrons is dependent upon factors such as the availability of popular motion pictures, the location and number of theatres and screens in a market, the comfort and quality of the theatres and pricing. Many of our competitors have sought to increase the number of screens that they operate. Competitors have built or may be planning to build theatres in certain areas where we operate, which could result in excess capacity and increased competition for patrons.

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    Licensing motion pictures.    We believe that the principal competitive factors with respect to film licensing include licensing terms, number of seats and screens available for a particular picture, revenue potential and the location and condition of an exhibitor's theatres.

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    Low barriers to entry.    We must compete with exhibitors and others in our efforts to locate and acquire attractive sites for our theatres. In areas where real estate is readily available, there are few barriers to entry that prevent a competing exhibitor from opening a theatre near one of our theatres.

        The theatrical exhibition industry also faces competition from other forms of out-of-home entertainment, such as concerts, amusement parks and sporting events and from other distribution channels for filmed entertainment, such as cable television, pay per view and home video systems and from other forms of in-home entertainment.

Industry-wide screen growth has affected and may continue to affect the performance of some of our theatres.

        In recent years, theatrical exhibition companies have emphasized the development of large megaplexes, some of which have as many as 30 screens in a single theatre. The industry-wide strategy of aggressively building megaplexes generated significant competition and rendered many older, multiplex theatres obsolete more rapidly than expected. Many of these theatres are under long-term lease commitments that make closing them financially burdensome, and some companies have elected to continue operating them notwithstanding their lack of profitability. In other instances, because theatres are typically limited use design facilities, or for other reasons, landlords have been willing to make rent concessions to keep them open. In recent years many older theatres that had closed are being reopened by small theatre operators and in some instances by sole proprietors that are able to negotiate significant rent and other concessions from landlords. As a result, there has been growth in

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the number of screens in the U.S. and Canadian exhibition industry. This has affected and may continue to affect the performance of some of our theatres.

An increase in the use of alternative film delivery methods or other forms of entertainment may drive down our attendance and limit our ticket prices.

        We compete with other film delivery methods, including network, cable and satellite television, DVDs and video cassettes, as well as video-on-demand, pay-per-view services and downloads via the Internet. We also compete for the public's leisure time and disposable income with other forms of entertainment, including sporting events, live music concerts, live theatre and restaurants. An increase in the popularity of these alternative film delivery methods and other forms of entertainment could reduce attendance at our theatres, limit the prices we can charge for admission and materially adversely affect our business and results of operations and the price of our stock.

General political, social and economic conditions can reduce our attendance.

        Our success depends on general political, social and economic conditions and the willingness of consumers to spend money at movie theatres. If going to motion pictures becomes less popular or consumers spend less on concessions, which accounted for 28% of our revenues in fiscal 2007, our operations could be adversely affected. In addition, our operations could be adversely affected if consumers' discretionary income falls as a result of an economic downturn. Political events, such as terrorist attacks, could cause people to avoid our theatres or other public places where large crowds are in attendance.

Industry-wide conversion to electronic-based media may increase our costs.

        The industry is in the early stages of conversion from film-based media to electronic-based media. There are a variety of constituencies associated with this anticipated change that may significantly impact industry participants, including content providers, distributors, equipment providers and venue operators. While content providers and distributors have indicated they would bear substantially all of the costs of this change, there can be no assurance that we will have access to adequate capital to finance the conversion costs associated with this potential change should the conversion process rapidly accelerate or the content providers and distributors elect to not bear the related costs. Furthermore, it is impossible to accurately predict how the roles and allocation of costs between various industry participants will change if the industry changes from film-based media to electronic-based media.


Risks Related to This Offering

Future sales of our common stock could cause the market price for our common stock to decline.

        Upon consummation of this offering, there will be                         shares of our common stock outstanding. All shares of common stock sold in this offering will be freely transferable without restriction or further registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). Of the remaining shares of common stock outstanding,                         will be restricted securities within the meaning of Rule 144 under the Securities Act, but will be eligible for resale subject to applicable volume, manner of sale, holding period and other limitations of Rule 144. We cannot predict the effect, if any, that market sales of shares of our common stock or the availability of shares of our common stock for sale will have on the market price of our common stock prevailing from time to time. Sales of substantial amounts of shares of our common stock in the public market, or the perception that those sales will occur, could cause the market price of our common stock to decline. After giving effect to the Reclassification, the Sponsors will hold                         shares of our common stock, all of which constitute "restricted securities" under the Securities Act. Provided the holders comply with the applicable volume limits and other conditions prescribed in Rule 144 under the Securities Act, all of these restricted securities are currently freely tradable. Recently, the Securities and Exchange

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Commission (the "SEC") adopted revisions to Rule 144 that, among other things, shorten the holding period applicable to restricted securities under certain circumstances from one year to six months.

        Additionally, as of the consummation of this offering, approximately                         shares of our common stock will be issuable upon exercise of stock options that vest and are exercisable at various dates through December 23, 2009, with an exercise price of $            . Of such options,                         will be immediately exercisable. As soon as practicable after the completion of this offering, we intend to file a registration statement on Form S-8 under the Securities Act covering shares of our common stock reserved for issuance under our equity incentive plan. Accordingly, shares of our common stock registered under such registration statement will be available for sale in the open market upon exercise by the holders, subject to vesting restrictions, Rule 144 limitations applicable to our affiliates and the contractual lock-up provisions described below.

        We and certain of our shareholders, directors and officers have agreed to a "lock-up," pursuant to which neither we nor they will sell any shares without the prior consent of                              for 180 days after the date of this prospectus, subject to certain exceptions and extension under certain circumstances. Following the expiration of the applicable lock-up period, all these shares of our common stock will be eligible for future sale, subject to the applicable volume, manner of sale, holding period and other limitations of Rule 144. In addition, the Sponsors have certain demand and "piggy-back" registration rights with respect to the common stock that they will retain following this offering. See "Shares Eligible for Future Sale" for a discussion of the shares of common stock that may be sold into the public market in the future, including common stock held by the Sponsors.

Our stock price may be volatile and may decline substantially from the initial offering price.

        Immediately prior to this offering, there has been no public market for our common stock, and an active trading market for our common stock may not develop or continue upon completion of the offering. The initial public offering price will be determined by negotiations between us and the representatives of the underwriters and may not be indicative of the price at which our common stock will trade after the offering.

        The stock market in general has experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations in recent years. These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of our common stock, regardless of our actual operating performance. You may be unable to resell your shares at or above the public offering price because of a number of factors, including:

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    actual or anticipated quarterly fluctuations in our operating results;

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    changes in expectations of future financial performance or changes in estimates of securities analysts;

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    changes in the market valuations of other companies;

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    announcements relating to actions of other media companies, strategic relationships, acquisitions or industry consolidation;

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    terrorist acts or wars; and

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    general economic, market and political conditions including those not related to our business.

We may not generate sufficient cash flows or have sufficient restricted payment capacity under our senior secured credit facility or the indentures governing our debt securities to pay our intended dividends on the common stock.

        Following this offering, and subject to legally available funds, we intend to pay quarterly cash dividends, commencing from the closing date of this offering. We expect that our first dividend will be with respect to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. We are a holding company and will have no direct

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operations. We will only be able to pay dividends from our available cash on hand and funds received from AMC Entertainment. AMC Entertainment's ability to make distributions to us will depend on its ability to generate substantial operating cash flow, service its indebtedness and comply with the restricted payments covenants in our senior secured credit facility and the indentures governing AMC Entertainment's debt securities. In addition, our ability to pay dividends to our stockholders will be subject to the terms of Parent's indebtedness. Our operating cash flow and ability to comply with restricted payments covenants in our debt instruments will depend on our future performance, which will be subject to prevailing economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors beyond our control. In addition, dividend payments are not mandatory or guaranteed, and our board of directors may never declare a dividend, decrease the level of dividends or entirely discontinue the payment of dividends. Your decision whether to purchase shares of our common stock should allow for the possibility that no dividends will be paid. You may not receive any dividends as a result of the following additional factors, among others:

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    the agreements governing our indebtedness contain covenants that may limit our ability to take advantage of certain business opportunities advantageous to us that may arise;

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    we are not legally or contractually required to pay dividends;

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    while we currently intend to pay a regular quarterly dividend, this policy could be modified or revoked at any time;

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    even if we do not modify or revoke our dividend policy, the actual amount of dividends distributed and the decision to make any distribution is entirely at the discretion of our board of directors and future dividends with respect to shares of our capital stock, if any, will depend on, among other things, our results of operations, cash requirements, financial condition, business opportunities, provisions of applicable law and other factors that our board of directors may deem relevant;

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    the amount of dividends distributed is and will be subject to contractual restrictions under the restrictive payment covenants contained in:

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    the indentures governing our debt securities,

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    the terms of our senior secured credit facility, and

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    the terms of any other outstanding indebtedness incurred by us or any of our subsidiaries after the completion of this offering;

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    the amount of dividends distributed is subject to state law restrictions; and

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    our stockholders have no contractual or other legal right to dividends.

        The maximum amount AMC Entertainment was permitted to distribute to Holdings in compliance with its senior secured credit facility and the indentures governing AMC Entertainment's debt securities, and that Holdings could therefore have distributed to us, was approximately $250.0 million as of September 27, 2007. As a result of the foregoing limitations on AMC Entertainment's ability to make distributions to Holdings, and on Holdings' ability to make distributions to us, we cannot assure you that we will be able to make all of our intended quarterly dividend payments.

We are controlled by the Sponsors, whose interests may not be aligned with our public stockholders.

        Even after giving effect to this offering, the Sponsors will beneficially own approximately            % of our common stock and will have the power to control our affairs and policies including with respect to the election of directors (and through the election of directors the appointment of management), the entering into of mergers, sales of substantially all of our assets and other extraordinary transactions. We intend to avail ourselves of the "controlled company" exception under the New York Stock Exchange

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rules which eliminates the requirement that we have a majority of independent directors on our board of directors and that we have compensation and nominating committees composed entirely of independent directors, but retains the requirement that we have an audit committee composed entirely of independent members. The governance agreements will provide that, initially, the Sponsors will collectively have the right to designate eight directors and that each will vote for the others' nominees. Additionally, our governance documents provide that directors shall be elected by a plurality of votes and do not provide for cumulative voting rights. The right to designate directors will reduce as the Sponsors' ownership percentage reduces, such that the Sponsors will not have the ability to nominate a majority of the board of directors once their collective ownership (together with the share ownership held by the JPMP and Apollo co-investors) becomes less than 50.1%. However, because our board of directors will be divided into three staggered classes, the Sponsors may be able to influence or control our affairs and policies even after they cease to own 50.1% of our outstanding common stock during the period in which the Sponsors' nominees finish their terms as members of our board but in any event no longer than would be permitted under applicable law and New York Stock Exchange listing requirements. The directors elected by the Sponsors will have the authority, subject to the terms of our debt, to issue additional stock, implement stock repurchase programs, declare dividends, pay advisory fees and make other decisions, and they may have an interest in our doing so.

        The interests of the Sponsors could conflict with our public stockholders' interests in material respects. For example, the Sponsors could cause us to make acquisitions that increase the amount of our indebtedness or sell revenue-generating assets. Furthermore, the Sponsors are in the business of making investments in companies and may from time to time acquire and hold interests in businesses that compete directly or indirectly with us. The Sponsors may also pursue acquisition opportunities that may be complementary to our business, and as a result, those acquisition opportunities may not be available to us. In addition, our governance documents do not contain any provisions applicable to deadlocks among the members of our board, and as a result we may be precluded from taking advantage of opportunities due to disagreements among the Sponsors and their respective board designees. So long as the Sponsors continue to own a significant amount of the outstanding shares of our common stock, they will continue to be able to strongly influence or effectively control our decisions. See "Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions — Governance Agreements."

Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and our amended and restated bylaws, as amended, contain anti-takeover protections, which may discourage or prevent a takeover of our company, even if an acquisition would be beneficial to our stockholders.

        Provisions contained in our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws, as amended, as well as provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law, could delay or make it more difficult to remove incumbent directors or for a third party to acquire us, even if a takeover would benefit our stockholders. These provisions include:

    •
    a classified board of directors;

    •
    the sole power of a majority of the board of directors to fix the number of directors;

    •
    limitations on the removal of directors;

    •
    the sole power of the board of directors or the Sponsors, in the case of a vacancy of a Sponsor board designee, to fill any vacancy on the board of directors, whether such vacancy occurs as a result of an increase in the number of directors or otherwise;

    •
    the ability of our board of directors to designate one or more series of preferred stock and issue shares of preferred stock without stockholder approval;

    •
    the inability of stockholders to act by written consent if less than 50.1% of our outstanding common stock is owned by the Sponsors, and

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    •
    The inability of stockholders to call special meetings.

        Our issuance of shares of preferred stock could delay or prevent a change of control of our company. Our board of directors has the authority to cause us to issue, without any further vote or action by the stockholders, up to                         shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, in one or more series, to designate the number of shares constituting any series, and to fix the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions thereof, including dividend rights, voting rights, rights and terms of redemption, redemption price or prices and liquidation preferences of such series. The issuance of shares of preferred stock may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of our company without further action by the stockholders, even where stockholders are offered a premium for their shares.

        Our incorporation under Delaware law, the ability of our board of directors to create and issue a new series of preferred stock or a stockholder rights plan and certain other provisions of our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws could impede a merger, takeover or other business combination involving Parent or the replacement of our management or discourage a potential investor from making a tender offer for our common stock, which, under certain circumstances, could reduce the market value of our common stock. See "Description of Capital Stock."

Our issuance of preferred stock could dilute the voting power of the common stockholders.

        The issuance of shares of preferred stock with voting rights may adversely affect the voting power of the holders of our other classes of voting stock either by diluting the voting power of our other classes of voting stock if they vote together as a single class, or by giving the holders of any such preferred stock the right to block an action on which they have a separate class vote even if the action were approved by the holders of our other classes of voting stock.

Our issuance of preferred stock could adversely affect the market value of our common stock.

        The issuance of shares of preferred stock with dividend or conversion rights, liquidation preferences or other economic terms favorable to the holders of preferred stock could adversely affect the market price for our common stock by making an investment in the common stock less attractive. For example, investors in the common stock may not wish to purchase common stock at a price above the conversion price of a series of convertible preferred stock because the holders of the preferred stock would effectively be entitled to purchase common stock at the lower conversion price causing economic dilution to the holders of common stock.

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

        In addition to historical information, this prospectus contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act. The words "forecast," "estimate," "project," "intend," "expect," "should," "believe" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, including those discussed in "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.," which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following:

    •
    national, regional and local economic conditions that may affect the markets in which we operate;

    •
    the levels of expenditures on entertainment in general and movie theatres in particular;

    •
    increased competition within movie exhibition or other competitive entertainment mediums;

    •
    technological changes and innovations, including alternative methods for delivering movies to consumers;

    •
    the popularity of theatre attendance and major motion picture releases;

    •
    shifts in population and other demographics;

    •
    our ability to renew expiring contracts at favorable rates, or to replace them with new contracts that are comparably favorable to us;

    •
    our need for, and ability to obtain, additional funding for acquisitions and operations;

    •
    risks and uncertainties relating to our significant indebtedness following the completion of this offering;

    •
    fluctuations in operating costs;

    •
    capital expenditure requirements;

    •
    changes in interest rates; and

    •
    changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines.

        This list of factors that may affect future performance and the accuracy of forward-looking statements is illustrative but not exhaustive. In addition, new risks and uncertainties may arise from time to time. Accordingly, all forward-looking statements should be evaluated with an understanding of their inherent uncertainty.

        Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.

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USE OF PROCEEDS

        We estimate the net proceeds from this offering to be approximately $469.1 million after deducting the underwriting discount and estimated expenses payable by us. If the underwriters exercise their over-allotment option for an additional             shares, the estimated net proceeds will increase to $                   million. We intend to use approximately $412.4 million of the net proceeds from this offering to repay all amounts outstanding under the Parent Term Loan Facility, approximately $38.5 million to make a lump sum payment to the Sponsors pursuant to the Fee Agreement with our Sponsors and the balance for general corporate purposes.

        Borrowings under the Parent Term Loan Facility mature on June 13, 2012. The interest rate on such borrowings was 10.60% per annum as of September 27, 2007. The Parent Term Loan Facility was entered into to finance a dividend by Parent to its stockholders.

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DIVIDEND POLICY

        Following this offering and subject to legally available funds, we intend to pay a quarterly cash dividend at an annual rate initially equal to $             per share (or a quarterly rate initially equal to $            per share) of common stock, commencing from the closing date of this offering. We expect that our first dividend will be with respect to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. Based on the approximately                         million shares of common stock to be outstanding after the offering, this dividend policy implies a quarterly cash requirement of approximately $         million. We cannot assure you that any dividends will be paid in the anticipated amounts and frequency set forth in this prospectus, if at all.

        We are a holding company and have no direct operations. We will only be able to pay dividends from our available cash on hand and funds received from AMC Entertainment. AMC Entertainment's ability to make any payments to us will depend upon many factors, including its operating results, cash flows and the terms of our senior secured credit facility and the indentures governing AMC Entertainment's debt securities. In addition, our ability to pay dividends to our stockholders will be subject to the terms of Parent's indebtedness. Although we have sustained net losses in prior periods and cannot assure you that we will be able to pay dividends on a quarterly basis or at all, we believe that a number of recent positive developments in our business have improved our ability to pay dividends in compliance with applicable state corporate law once this offering has been completed. These include: the completion of the Loews Acquisition, which increased the scale and cash flow of our company and generated and will generate significant synergies and cost savings; the $608.9 million reduction in our outstanding carrying value of indebtedness with the proceeds we received from the NCM Transactions, as well as cash on hand, which we anticipate will reduce our annual cash interest expense by approximately $27.5 million for the 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007; and the discontinuation of $5.0 million per year management fees paid to our Sponsors as a result of this offering. Further, we expect to continue to benefit from substantial net operating loss carryovers from prior periods that will be available for offsetting taxes that we may owe. Also, because the Delaware General Corporation Law, or the DGCL, permits corporations to pay dividends either out of surplus (generally, the excess of a corporation's net assets (total assets minus total liabilities) over its stated capital, in each case as defined and calculated in the manner prescribed by the DGCL) or net profits, we may be able to pay dividends even if we continued to report net losses in future periods. We do not intend to borrow, or cause AMC Entertainment to borrow, funds to pay the projected quarterly dividend described above.

        The maximum amount AMC Entertainment was permitted to distribute to Holdings in compliance with its senior secured credit facility and the indentures governing AMC Entertainment's debt securities, and that Holdings could therefore have distributed to us, was approximately $250.0 million as of September 27, 2007.

        The declaration and payment of any future dividends will be at the sole discretion of our board of directors after taking into account various factors, including legal requirements, AMC Entertainment's ability to make payments to us, our financial condition, operating results, free cash flow, available cash and current and anticipated cash needs.

        On June 15, 2007, we paid a cash dividend of $652.8 million on the outstanding shares of our common stock.

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CAPITALIZATION

        The following table sets forth Parent's cash and cash equivalents and capitalization as of September 27, 2007 (i) on an actual basis and (ii) on a pro forma basis giving effect to the Offering Transactions. The information in this table should be read in conjunction with "Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Information," "Business," the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements and the historical financial statements of Parent, Holdings and LCE Holdings and the respective accompanying notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this prospectus.

 
  As of September 27, 2007
 
 
  Actual
  Pro Forma
 
 
  (in thousands)

 
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 103,461   $ 121,646  
Short term debt (current maturities of long-term debt and capital and financing lease obligations)   $ 9,994   $ 9,994  
Long-term debt:              
  Parent term loan facility     408,610     —  
  12% senior discount notes due 2014(1)     240,795     240,795  
  8% senior subordinated notes due 2014     298,842     298,842  
  11% senior subordinated notes due 2016(1)     325,000     325,000  
  85/8% senior fixed rate notes due 2012(1)     250,000     250,000  
  Senior secured credit facility:              
    Revolving loan facility(2)     —     —  
    Term loan     633,750     633,750  
  Existing Cinemex term loan facility     103,625     103,625  
  Capital and financing lease obligations     77,916     77,916  
   
 
 
  Total debt     2,348,532     1,939,922  
   
 
 
Stockholders' equity              
  Common Stock voting ($.01 par value                      shares authorized;                       shares issued and outstanding as of September 27, 2007 after giving pro forma effect to the Reclassification)     —     14  
  Class A-1 Common Stock voting ($.01 par value, 1,500,000 shares authorized; 382,475.00000 shares issued and outstanding as of September 27, 2007)     4     —  
  Class A-2 Common Stock voting ($.01 par value, 1,500,000 shares authorized; 382,475.00000 shares issued and outstanding as of September 27, 2007)     4     —  
  Class N Common Stock nonvoting ($.01 par value, 375,000 shares authorized; 5,628.77496 shares issued and outstanding as of September 27, 2007)     —     —  
  Class L-1 Common Stock voting ($.01 par value, 1,500,000 shares authorized; 256,085.61252 shares issued and outstanding as of September 27, 2007)     3     —  
  Class L-2 Common Stock voting ($.01 par value, 1,500,000 shares authorized; 256,085.61252 shares issued and outstanding as of September 27, 2007)     3     —  
  Additional paid-in capital     664,090     1,133,179  
  Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (losses)     (11,338 )   (11,338 )
  Accumulated deficit     (120,218 )   (172,588 )
   
 
 
  Total stockholders' equity     532,548     949,267  
   
 
 
  Total capitalization   $ 2,881,080   $ 2,889,189  
   
 
 

(1)
In connection with the offering, the Sponsors and certain other existing stockholders of Parent intend to enter into a new voting arrangement, effective upon the closing of the offering, which is described in more detail under "Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Governance Agreements." As a result of these new voting arrangements, the offering will constitute a "change of control" under the indentures governing Holding's Discount Notes due 2014 and AMC Entertainment's Notes due 2016 and Fixed Notes due 2012, and Holdings and AMC Entertainment will be required to make change of control offers to purchase these notes after completion of the offering at a price of 101% of the aggregate principal amount thereof plus, without duplication, accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase.

(2)
The aggregate revolving loan commitment under our senior secured credit facility is $200.0 million. As of September 27, 2007, this availability was reduced by approximately $22.4 million of standby letters of credit that were outstanding on September 27, 2007. Covenants under our existing senior indebtedness would further limit our ability to borrow on the commitments under our $200.0 million revolving loan facility.

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DILUTION

        If you invest in our common stock, your interest will be diluted to the extent of the difference between the public offering price per share of our common stock and the pro forma net tangible book deficit per share of our common stock after this offering. The net tangible book deficit (total stockholders' equity less goodwill and intangible assets) of our common stock on September 27, 2007 was ($1,732.7) million, or approximately ($            ) per share. Net tangible book deficit per share of common stock represents the amount of our total tangible assets, less our liabilities, divided by the number of shares of our common stock outstanding. Dilution in net tangible book deficit per share to our new investors represents the difference between the amount per share paid by purchasers of shares of our common stock in this offering and the net tangible book value per share immediately afterwards. Without taking into account any other changes in net tangible book deficit after September 27, 2007, other than to give effect to the sale of            million shares of common stock offered by us at an assumed public offering price of $                  per share (the midpoint of the range set forth on the cover of this prospectus) and after deducting the underwriting discount and estimated offering expenses of $                  million payable by us, the loss on repayment of indebtedness of $13.8 million and the loss on payment of the lump sum management fee of $38.5 million, our net tangible book deficit would have been ($            ) million, or approximately $(            ) per share of common stock. This represents an immediate decrease in net tangible book deficit of $                  per share to existing shareholders and an immediate dilution in net tangible book value of $                  per share to new investors.

Assumed public offering price per share       $  
  Net tangible book deficit per share as of September 27, 2007   (11.85 )    
  Increase in net tangible book value          
   
     
Less:          
  Net tangible book deficit per share as of September 27, 2007 after giving effect to the offering          
  Dilution in net tangible book value per share to new investors       $  
       

        The preceding dilution information does not include the following:

    •
    shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options with a weighted average exercise price of approximately $                  per share on September 27, 2007; and

    •
    shares of common stock issuable in this offering to the underwriters pursuant to an over-allotment option.

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

        We derived the following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information by applying pro forma adjustments attributable to the Loews Dispositions, the NCM Transactions, the Parent Transactions and the Offering Transactions to Parent's and Holdings' historical consolidated financial statements included in this prospectus. The unaudited pro forma balance sheet gives pro forma effect to the Offering Transactions as if they had occurred on September 27, 2007. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations data for the 26 weeks ended September 27, 2007, the 52 weeks ended March 29, 2007 and the 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007 give effect to the Loews Dispositions, the NCM Transactions, the Parent Transactions and the Offering Transactions as if they had each occurred on March 31, 2006. We have included pro forma financial information for 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007 because we believe that this information provides meaningful financial data about our current performance as our senior secured credit facility requires us to measure compliance with certain quarterly financial covenants on a trailing twelve month basis. See "—Covenant Compliance." We describe the assumptions underlying the pro forma adjustments in the accompanying notes, which should be read in conjunction with the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information.

        The Loews Dispositions:    In connection with the merger of Loews with and into AMC Entertainment in January 2006, we entered into a final judgment with the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice and judgments and consent decrees with various States. These judgments and decrees required us to hold separate and divest ourselves of certain theatres. We sold six of these theatres during fiscal 2007 for an aggregate sales price of $64.3 million, exchanged two of these theatres with another theatrical exhibitor for two theatres from that exhibitor in different markets, retained one of the theatres pursuant to an agreement reached with the California Attorney General and closed one remaining theatre during fiscal 2007. We refer to these actions collectively as the "Loews Dispositions."

        The NCM Transactions:    On February 13, 2007, NCM, Inc., consummated its initial public offering. We received net proceeds from the IPO, through the sale of common units in connection with the underwriters' option to purchase additional shares and the redemption of our preferred units. We used the net proceeds from these transactions of $517.1 million, together with cash on hand, to redeem the Notes due 2011, the Floating Notes due 2010 and the Notes due 2012. In connection with the completion of NCM, Inc.'s IPO, we amended and restated our services agreement with NCM whereby in exchange for our pro rata share of the proceeds from NCM, Inc.'s IPO and redemption of our preferred units, we agreed to a modification of NCM's payment obligation under the prior services agreement. In connection with the NCM, Inc. IPO, we entered into the Loews Screen Integration Agreement with NCM pursuant to which we will pay NCM an amount that approximates the EBITDA that NCM would generate if it were able to sell advertising in the Loews theatre chain on an exclusive basis commencing upon the completion of the NCM, Inc. IPO, and NCM issued to us common membership units in NCM, increasing our ownership interest in NCM immediately prior to the NCM, Inc. IPO to approximately 33.7%. We currently hold an 18.6% interest in NCM.

        The Parent Transactions:    On June 11, 2007, Merger Sub, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent, merged with and into Holdings, with Holdings continuing as the surviving corporation. As a result, Holdings became a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent, a newly formed entity controlled by the Sponsors. The Sponsors created Parent to facilitate the borrowing of $400 million in term loans pursuant to the Parent Term Loan Facility, as certain covenants in Holdings' and AMC Entertainment's debt instruments would not have permitted such borrowings by Holdings or its subsidiaries or the use of such borrowings to pay a dividend to Holdings' existing stockholders. The net proceeds of the Parent Term Loan Facility were used to pay a dividend to Parent's stockholders.

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        The Offering Transactions:    Prior to consummating this offering, Parent intends to reclassify each share of its existing Class A common stock, Class N common stock and Class L common stock. Pursuant to the reclassification, each holder of shares of Class A common stock, Class N common stock and Class L common stock will receive             shares of common stock for one share of Class A common stock, Class L common stock or Class N common stock. Upon completion of this offering, Holdings will be merged with and into Parent, with Parent continuing as the surviving entity.

        We estimate the net proceeds from this offering to be $469.1 million after deducting the underwriting discount and estimated expenses payable by us. We intend to apply a portion of the net proceeds from this offering to repay all amounts outstanding under the Parent Term Loan Facility. In addition, pursuant to the Fee Agreement as described under the heading "Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Fee Agreement," upon consummation of this offering, the Sponsors will receive an automatic fee equal to the net present value of the aggregate annual management fee that would have been payable to the Sponsors during the remainder of the term of the fee agreement. We estimate that our aggregate payment to the Sponsors would have been $38.5 million had the offering occurred on September 27, 2007. The pro forma adjustments do not give effect to any payments pursuant to the change of control offers that we may be required to make because we are unable to predict whether and to what extent noteholders to whom such offers are made will choose to accept them.

        We refer to the Reclassification, this offering, our use of proceeds from this offering described above and the merger of Holdings with and into Parent, collectively, as the "Offering Transactions."

        The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information is for illustrative and informational purposes only and should not be considered indicative of the results that would have been achieved had the transactions been consummated on the dates or for the periods indicated and do not purport to represent consolidated balance sheet data or statement of operations data or other financial data as of any future date or any future period.

        The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information should be read in conjunction with the information contained in "Selected Historical Financial and Operating Data," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.," and our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes appearing elsewhere in this prospectus.

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AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

AS OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

(dollars in thousands)

 
  As of September 27, 2007
 
 
  Parent
Historical

  Offering
Transactions
Pro Forma
Adjustments

  Parent Pro
Forma
Offering
Transactions

 
Assets                    
  Cash and equivalents   $ 103,461   $
469,089
(450,904
  (1)
)(1)
$ 121,646  
  Current assets     100,053     —     100,053  
  Property, net     1,272,617     —     1,272,617  
  Intangible assets, net     218,585     —     218,585  
  Goodwill     2,046,688     —     2,046,688  
  Other long-term assets     104,096     (10,076 )(1a)   94,020  
   
 
 
 
    Total assets   $ 3,845,500   $ 8,109   $ 3,853,609  
   
 
 
 

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Current liabilities   $ 373,348   $ —   $ 373,348  
  Current maturities     9,994     —     9,994  
  Corporate borrowings:                    
    Parent Term Loan Facility     408,610     (408,610 )(1b)   —  
    12% Senior Discount Notes due 2014     240,795     —     240,795  
    8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014     298,842     —     298,842  
    11% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2016     325,000     —     325,000  
    85/8% Senior Fixed Rate Notes due 2012     250,000     —     250,000  
    Senior Secured Term Loan Facility due 2012     633,750     —     633,750  
    Grupo Cinemex Term Loan     103,625     —     103,625  
  Capital and financing lease obligations     77,916     —     77,916  
  Other long-term liabilities     591,072     —     591,072  
   
 
 
 
Total liabilities     3,312,952     (408,610 )   2,904,342  

Stockholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Common stock     14     —     14  
  Additional paid-in capital     664,090     469,089   (1c)   1,133,179  
 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(11,338

)

 

—

 

 

(11,338

)
  Accumulated deficit     (120,218 )   (52,370 )(1a)   (172,588 )
   
 
 
 
Stockholders' equity     532,548     416,719     949,267  
   
 
 
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   $ 3,845,500   $ 8,109   $ 3,853,609  
   
 
 
 

See Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Information

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AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

(dollars in thousands)

 
  Twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007
 
 
  Parent
Twenty-six Weeks
Ended
September 27,
2007
Historical

  Offering
Transactions &
Parent
Transactions
Pro Forma
Adjustments

  Parent
Pro Forma
for Offering
Transactions & Parent
Transactions

 
Admissions   $ 895,247   $ —   $ 895,247  
Concessions     380,430     —     380,430  
Other     48,219     —     48,219  
   
 
 
 
  Total revenues     1,323,896     —     1,323,896  
Cost of operations     844,939     —     844,939  
Rent     228,289     —     228,289  

General and administrative:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Merger, acquisition and transaction costs     5,734     —     5,734  
  Management fee     2,500     (2,500 )(2)   —  
  Other     25,706     428   (3)   26,134  
Preopening expense     2,341     —     2,341  
Theatre and other closure expense     (16,446 )   —     (16,446 )
Depreciation and amortization     125,438     —     125,438  
Disposition of assets and other (gains)/losses     (1,698 )   —     (1,698 )
   
 
 
 
Total costs and expenses     1,216,803     (2,072 )   1,214,731  

Other income

 

 

(9,025

)

 

—

 

 

(9,025

)
Interest expense     103,208     110   (4)   90,065  
            (13,253 )(5)      
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated entities     (27,425 )   —     (27,425 )
Investment income     (21,426 )   2,864   (6)   (18,562 )
   
 
 
 
Total other expense     45,332     (10,279 )   35,053  
   
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes     61,761     12,351     74,112  
Income tax provision     32,900     500 (12)   33,400  
   
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations   $ 28,861   $ 11,851   $ 40,712  
   
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations   $ 22.50         $    
   
       
 
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations   $ 22.22         $    
   
       
 
Weighted average shares outstanding—Basic     1,282.55              
   
       
 
Weighted average shares outstanding—Diluted     1,298.75              
   
       
 

See Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Information

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AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FIFTY-TWO WEEKS ENDED MARCH 29, 2007

(dollars in thousands)

 
  Fifty-two weeks ended March 29, 2007
 
 
  Holdings
Fifty-Two Weeks Ended
March 29,
2007
Historical

  Loews Dispositions
Pro Forma
Adjustments

  NCM
Transactions
Pro Forma
Adjustments

  Holdings
Pro Forma
for Loews Dispositions &
NCM
Transactions

  Offering Transactions & Parent Transactions
Pro Forma
Adjustments

  Parent
Pro Forma
for Offering Transactions & Parent Transactions

 
Admissions   $ 1,659,939   $ (10,792 )(7) $ —   $ 1,649,147   $ —   $ 1,649,147  
Concessions     686,318     (3,509 )(7)   —     682,809     —     682,809  
Other     115,314     (767 )(7)   (23,029 )(8)   91,518     —     91,518  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Total revenues     2,461,571     (15,068 )(7)   (23,029 )   2,423,474     —     2,423,474  
Cost of operations     1,554,591     (9,929 )(7)   13,520   (9)   1,558,182     —     1,558,182  
Rent     445,924     (3,499 )(7)   —     442,425     —     442,425  
General and administrative:                                      
  M&A Costs     12,447     —     —     12,447     —     12,447  
  Management fee     5,000     —     —     5,000     (5,000 )(2)   —  
  Other     55,875     —     —     55,875     856   (3)   56,731  
Pre-opening expense     6,569     —     —     6,569     —     6,569  
Theatre and other closure expense     9,011     —     —     9,011     —     9,011  
Depreciation and amortization     256,472     —     —     256,472     —     256,472  
Impairment of long-lived assets     10,686     —     —     10,686     —     10,686  
Disposition of assets and other (gains)/losses     (11,183 )   —     —     (11,183 )   —     (11,183 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total costs and expenses     2,345,392     (13,428 )   13,520     2,345,484     (4,144 )   2,341,340  

Other income

 

 

(10,267

)

 

—

 

 

—

 

 

(10,267

)

 

—

 

 

(10,267

)
Interest expense     232,382     —     (19,674
884
(19,311
(1,331
(17,009
1,745
)(10)
  (10)
)(10)
)(10)
)(10)
  (10)
  177,686     520
—


—
—
  (4)




  178,206




—
—
 
Equity in earnings from non-consolidated entities     (233,704 )   —     238,810   (11)   5,106     —     5,106  
Investment expense (income)     (18,191 )   —     —     (18,191 )   14,035   (6)   (4,156 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total other expense     (29,780 )   —     184,114     154,334     14,555     168,889  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes     145,959     (1,640 )   (220,663 )   (76,344 )   (10,411 )   (86,755 )
Income tax provision (benefit)     31,500     — (12)   (24,800 )(12)   6,700     (200 )(12)   6,500  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations   $ 114,459   $ (1,640 ) $ (195,863 ) $ (83,044 ) $ (10,211 ) $ (93,255 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations   $ 89.26                           $    
   
                         
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations   $ 89.20                           $    
   
                         
 
Weighted average shares outstanding—Basic     1,282.25                                
   
                         
 
Weighted average shares outstanding—Diluted     1,283.20                                
   
                         
 

See Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Information

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AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FIFTY-TWO WEEKS ENDED SEPTEMBER 27, 2007

(dollars in thousands)

 
  Fifty-two weeks ended September 27, 2007
 
 
  Parent
Fifty-Two
Weeks Ended
September 27, 2007
Historical

  NCM
Transactions
Pro Forma
Adjustments

  Holdings
Pro Forma
for Loews
Dispositions &
NCM
Transactions

  Offering
Transactions &
Parent
Transactions
Pro Forma
Adjustments

  Parent
Pro Forma for
Offering
Transactions &
Parent
Transactions

 
Admissions   $ 1,696,973   $ —   $ 1,696,973   $ —   $ 1,696,973  
Concessions     708,959     —     708,959     —     708,959  
Other     102,150     (8,413 )(8)   93,737     —     93,737  
   
 
 
 
 
 
  Total revenues     2,508,082     (8,413 )(8)   2,499,669     —     2,499,669  

Cost of operations

 

 

1,591,127

 

 

5,447

  (9)

 

1,596,574

 

 

—

 

 

1,596,574

 
Rent     450,141     —     450,141     —     450,141  

General and administrative:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  M&A costs     12,355     —     12,355     —     12,355  
  Management fee     5,000     —     5,000     (5,000 )(2)   —  
  Other     51,540     —     51,540     856   (3)   52,396  
Pre-opening expense     5,781     —     5,781     —     5,781  
Theatre and other closure expense     (15,145 )   —     (15,145 )   —     (15,145 )
Depreciation and amortization     253,380     —     253,380     —     253,380  

Impairment of long-lived assets

 

 

10,686

 

 

—

 

 

10,686

 

 

—

 

 

10,686

 
Disposition of assets and other (gains)/losses     (7,031 )   —     (7,031 )   —     (7,031 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
Total costs and expenses     2,357,834     5,447     2,363,281     (4,144 )   2,359,137  

Other income

 

 

(11,858

)

 

—

 

 

(11,858

)

 

—

 

 

(11,858

)
Interest expense     220,272     (9,563
434
(9,596
(750
(8,367
873
)(10)
  (10)
)(10)
)(10)
)(10)
  (10)
  193,303     370
(13,253


—
—
  (4)
)(5)



  180,420



—
—
 
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated entities     (263,584 )   238,810   (11)   (24,774 )   —     (24,774 )
Investment income     (33,557 )   —     (33,557 )   10,024   (6)   (23,533 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
Total other expense     (88,727 )   211,841     123,114     (2,859 )   120,255  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes     238,975     (225,701 )   13,274     7,003     20,277  
Income tax provision (benefit)     62,200     (25,100 )(12)   37,100     (100 )(12)   37,000  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations   $ 176,775   $ (200,601 ) $ (23,826 ) $ 7,103   $ (16,723 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations   $ 137.85                     $    
   
                   
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations   $ 136.40                     $    
   
                   
 
Weighted average shares outstanding—Basic     1,282.40                          
   
                   
 
Weighted average shares outstanding—Diluted     1,296.03                          
   
                   
 

See Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Information

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AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(dollars in thousands, unless indicated otherwise)

(1)
Reflects the following cash sources and uses related to the Offering Transactions:

 
  Sources
  Uses
Net proceeds from the sale of common stock   $ 469,089   $ —
Repayment of principal amount of Parent Term Loan Facility     —     400,000
Repayment of PIK interest on Parent Term Loan Facility.     —     12,382
Lump sum payment under Amended and Restated Fee Agreement     —     38,522
Cash for general corporate purposes     —     18,185
   
 
    $ 469,089   $ 469,089
   
 
(1a)
Pro forma adjustments have been made to stockholders' equity for those income statement items that are not expected to have continuing impact in connection with the Offering Transactions, as follows:

Write off of discount on Parent Term Loan Facility   $ (3,772 )
Write off of deferred charges on Parent Term Loan Facility     (10,076 )
Lump sum payment under Amended and Restated Fee Agreement     (38,522 )
   
 
    $ (52,370 )
   
 
(1b)
Represents the repayment of principal and interest in (1) above and the write off of discount in (1a) above.

(1c)
Represents the increase to stockholders' equity from the net proceeds from sale of common stock in (1) above.

(2)
Reflects the termination of the Management Fee Agreement. The management fee will be terminated in connection with the Offering Transactions as discussed elsewhere in this prospectus.

(3)
Reflects restricted shares granted to Mr. Peter C. Brown as provided for in his employment agreement in the event of an initial public offering on or before December 31, 2007. The shares to be granted in the event of an initial public offering will have a value of $2,567 on the date of grant based on the proposed initial public offering price and will vest in three equal installments on the first three anniversaries of the date of grant. The following table illustrates how the amount of stock compensation expense was computed and determined (thousands of dollars):

Value of restricted stock grant   $ 2,567  
Ratio (Annual vesting of grant over 3 years)     33 %
52 weeks of annual stock compensation expense   $ 856  
Ratio     50 %
26 weeks of stock compensation expense   $ 428  
(4)
Represents the amortization of the $4.3 million consent payment using the effective interest method over 8.4 years (which represents the period of time from March 31, 2006, the date as of which we give effect to the Parent Transactions for purposes of our pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations data, to August 15, 2014, the maturity date of the Discount Notes due 2014). Our pro forma adjustment of $520 for the 52 weeks ended March 29, 2007 differs from the pro forma adjustment of $370 for the 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007 because the consent payment was made on June 12, 2007 and our historical results for the 26-week period ended September 27, 2007 include $150 of related expense that was not included in our historical results for the 52 weeks ended March 29, 2007.

(5)
Represents the elimination of interest expense recorded on the Parent Term Loan Facility as the proceeds of this offering will be used to repay this debt.

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(6)
Represents the elimination of interest income earned and recorded on $275.0 million of cash used to pay a dividend pursuant to the Parent Transactions. We estimated the amount of interest income to eliminate for each period presented based on the June 15, 2007 dividend payment date and the average monthly interest rate for each period, which ranged from 4.7% to 5.2%. The elimination of interest income for the 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007 is less than the elimination for the 52 weeks ended March 29, 2007 because the dividend was paid on June 15, 2007 and, accordingly, our historical financial statements reflect a lesser amount of interest income to eliminate for the 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007.

(7)
Exclusion of revenues and expenses for theatres in connection with the Loews Dispositions:

 
  Holdings
 
  26 Weeks Ended
September 27, 2007

  52 Weeks Ended
March 29, 2007

  52 Weeks Ended
September 27, 2007

Revenues   $ —   $ (15,068 ) $ —
Cost of operations     —     (9,929 )   —
Rent     —     (3,499 )   —
(8)
Represents the change in circuit share payments from NCM pursuant to the amended and restated services agreement ("ESA") entered into in connection with the completion of the NCM, Inc. IPO. Under the terms of the prior contracts between NCM and its founding members, the circuit share payments were based on varying percentages of advertising revenue (65% to 68%). Under the modified ESAs, the theatre access fee payments will initially be based on $0.07 per attendee and $800 per year per digital screen. The pro forma adjustment was computed on the basis of the pro forma levels of our attendance prior to entering into the new exhibitor services agreement (126.0 million for the 52 weeks ended March 29, 2007 and 49.7 million for the 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007) and average numbers of our digital screens (2,663 for the 52 weeks ended March 29, 2007 and September 27, 2007).

    The following table identifies the components of the adjustments to revenues:

 
  Holdings
 
 
  26 Weeks Ended
September 27, 2007

  52 Weeks Ended
March 29, 2007

  52 Weeks Ended
September 27, 2007

 
Revenues under old ESA   $ —   $ (35,384 ) $ (13,202 )
Revenues under new ESA     —     10,636     4,216  
Deferred revenue amortization*     —     1,719     573  
   
 
 
 
Total   $ —   $ (23,029 ) $ (8,413 )
   
 
 
 
    *
    Deferred revenue is amortized under the units of revenue method. Under the units of revenue method, amortization for a period is calculated by computing a ratio of the proceeds received from the ESA modification payment to the total expected decrease in revenues due to entry into the new ESA over the 30 year term of the agreement and then applying that ratio to the current period's expected decrease in revenues due to entry into the new ESA. The following

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      table illustrates how the amount of deferred revenue amortization was computed and determined (thousands of dollars):

 
  All Members
  Holdings %
  52 Weeks Ended
March 29, 2007

  52 Weeks Ended
September 27, 2007

 
Proceeds from ESA payment   $ 686,330   33.7 % $ 231,308        
Total expected decrease in revenues 30 years     4,537,330                  
   
                 
Ratio     15%                  
Expected decrease in revenues 1st year   $ 38,889                  
   
                 
Deferred revenue amortization   $ 5,882   33.7 % $ 1,983   $ 1,983  
   
     
 
 
Less                        
  Amounts recorded in historical periods               (264 )   (1,410 )
             
 
 
              $ 1,719   $ 573  
             
 
 

 


 

Projected Amounts
30 years


 

 


 

Calendar
2007


 
New ESA Network Rental Fees                  
NCM Projected Attendance               574,100  
Rate per attendee             $ 0.07  
             
 
Attendance based revenue             $ 40,187  
Number of digital screens               12,380  
Rate per digital screen             $ 800  
             
 
Screen based revenue             $ 9,904  
Total revenue New ESA   $ 3,186,320       $ 50,091  
   
     
 
Old ESA Network Rental Fees                  
NCM Projected Advertising Revenue             $ 296,600  
Revenue share %               30%  
             
 
Total revenue Old ESA   $ 7,723,650       $ 88,980  
   
     
 
Total decrease in revenue (New minus Old)   $ (4,537,330 )     $ (38,889 )
   
     
 
(9)
Represents the pro forma effect of the incremental cost to us from the purchase of additional theatre advertising inventory, in accordance with the ESAs entered into in connection with the completion of the NCM, Inc. IPO in order for us to fulfill our beverage concessionaire agreement on-screen advertising commitments. Inventory used to fulfill advertising commitments under our beverage concessionaire agreements had been retained by us under our prior contractual agreements with NCM, and will be made available to NCM under the exhibitor ESA. This inventory will be sold to us at a 30 second CPM equivalent, as set forth in the ESA, for the 90 seconds used, and the pro forma adjustment is computed by multiplying our historical attendance by such CPM equivalent. The following table discloses the significant assumptions used to calculate and determine the amount of this pro forma adjustment (thousands of dollars):

 
  Holdings
 
  26 Weeks Ended
September 27, 2007

  52 Weeks Ended
March 29, 2007

  52 Weeks Ended
September 27, 2007

Cost per thousand attendees for a 30 second interval   $ —   $ 26   $ 26
Number of 30 second intervals (90 seconds)     —     3     3
Historical attendance prior to amended and restated ESAs     —     173,333     69,833
   
 
 
    $ —   $ 13,520   $ 5,447
   
 
 
(10)
We used the proceeds from the NCM Transactions, together with cash on hand, to redeem the Notes due 2011, the Floating Notes due 2010 and the Notes due 2012 during March 2007.

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    Reflects change in interest expense for such redemptions:

 
  Holdings
 
 
  26 Weeks Ended
September 27, 2007

  52 Weeks Ended
March 29, 2007

  52 Weeks Ended
September 27, 2007

 
 
  (thousands of dollars)

 
Cash interest expense on $212.8 million aggregate principal amount of 91/2% senior subordinated notes due 2011   $ —   $ (19,674 ) $ (9,563 )
Amortization of premium on 91/2% senior subordinated notes due 2011 (level yield to maturity from December 23, 2004, 8.9%)     —     884     434  
Cash interest expense on $205.0 million aggregate principal amount of floating rate notes due 2010 (Rates ranging from 7.0% to 9.5%)     —     (19,311 )   (9,596 )
Deferred charge amortization on floating rate notes due 2010 ($7.4 million straight-line over 6 years)     —     (1,331 )   (750 )
Cash interest expense on $175.0 million aggregate principal amount of 97/8% senior subordinated notes due 2012     —     (17,009 )   (8,367 )
Amortization of premium on 97/8% senior subordinated notes due 2012 (level yield to maturity from December 23, 2004, 8.3%)     —     1,745     873  

    There were no deferred charges written off in connection with such redemptions as the amounts were recorded at fair value on December 23, 2004 in connection with the merger of AMC Entertainment Inc. and Marquee Inc. The pro forma adjustments reflect the historical amounts recorded by us for each period.

(11)
Represents elimination of one-time non-recurring equity in earnings related to the NCM Transactions.

(12)
Represents the income tax effect related to the pro forma adjustments:

 
  Holdings
 
 
  26 Weeks Ended
September 27, 2007

  52 Weeks Ended
March 29, 2007

  52 Weeks Ended
September 27, 2007

 
 
  (thousands of dollars)

 
Historical Income Tax Provision     32,900   $ 31,500   $ 62,200  
Increase (decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes(a)     4,500     (19,200 )   (19,000 )
Decrease in Current Federal and State Taxes(b)     (4,000 )   (5,800 )   (6,200 )
   
 
 
 
Pro Forma Income Tax Provision(c)   $ 33,400   $ 6,500   $ 37,000  
   
 
 
 

    (a)
    The decrease in deferred taxes for the 52 weeks ended March 29, 2007 and September 27, 2007 is primarily due to the removal of taxes related to the gain on the NCM Transactions. The NCM gain allowed us to utilize previously unrecognized deferred tax assets, which had the effect of lowering the effective tax rate applicable to the gain. The increase in deferred taxes for the 26 weeks ended September 27, 2007 is due to utilization of net operating loss carryforwards for which a full valuation allowance had been recorded through purchase accounting.

    (b)
    The decrease in current federal and state taxes is due to a reduction in federal alternative minimum tax and state income taxes as a result of the removal of the gain on the NCM Transactions and reduction in interest expense.

    (c)
    The remaining provision relates to state and foreign income taxes.

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SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL AND OPERATING DATA

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.

        The following table sets forth certain of our selected historical financial and operating data. Our selected financial data for the fiscal years ended March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, the period from July 16, 2004 through March 31, 2005, the period from April 2, 2004 through December 23, 2004, for the fiscal years ended April 1, 2004 and April 3, 2003, and for the unaudited 26-week periods ended September 27, 2007 and September 28, 2006 have been derived from the consolidated financial statements for such periods either included elsewhere in this prospectus or not included herein.

        Parent, an entity created on June 6, 2007, is the sole stockholder of Holdings. Holdings is a holding company with no operations of its own and has one direct subsidiary, AMC Entertainment. On June 11, 2007, Merger Sub, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent, merged with and into Holdings, with Holdings continuing as the surviving corporation. As a result, Holdings became a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent, a newly formed entity controlled by the Sponsors. The Sponsors created Parent to facilitate a debt financing by Parent and a related dividend by Parent to its stockholders, as certain covenants in Holdings' and AMC Entertainment's debt instruments would not have permitted such borrowings by Holdings or its subsidiaries or the use of such borrowings to pay a dividend to Holdings' existing stockholders. There was no change in the components of stockholders' equity as a result of the Parent Transactions, with the exception of the effect of the dividend paid to Parent's stockholders subsequent to the formation of Parent.

        The Parent Transactions constituted a change in reporting entity under SFAS No. 154 Accounting Changes and Error Corrections: a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3. In accordance with the guidance in SFAS No. 154, the change in accounting entity has been retrospectively applied to the financial statements of all prior periods presented to reflect the new reporting entity for those periods. The consolidated financial statements of Parent include the accounts of Holdings and AMC Entertainment, for the period from July 16, 2004 (date of inception) through September 27, 2007, as Parent, Holdings and AMC Entertainment were entities under common control. The change in accounting entity had no impact on net earnings (loss), other comprehensive earnings (loss) or earnings (loss) per share for the periods presented.

        Marquee was formed on July 16, 2004. On December 23, 2004, pursuant to a merger agreement, Marquee merged with and into AMC Entertainment (the "Predecessor") with AMC Entertainment as the surviving entity (the "Successor"). The merger was treated as a purchase with Marquee being the "accounting acquiror" in accordance with SFAS No. 141 Business Combinations. As a result, the Successor applied the purchase method of accounting to the separable assets, including goodwill, and liabilities of the accounting acquiree, AMC Entertainment, as of December 23, 2004, the closing date of the merger. The consolidated financial statements presented below are those of the accounting acquiror, now Parent, from its inception on July 16, 2004 through September 27, 2007, and those of its Predecessor, AMC Entertainment, for all prior periods through the closing date of the merger.

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        The selected financial data presented herein should be read in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.," consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, and our other historical financial information, including the notes thereto, included elsewhere in this prospectus.

 
  Twenty-Six Week Periods
  Years Ended(1)(3)(6)
 
 
  26 Weeks
Ended
September 27,
2007

  26 Weeks
Ended
September 28,
2006

  52 Weeks
Ended
March 29,
2007(4)

  52 Weeks
Ended
March 30,
2006(4)

  From Inception
July 16, 2004
through
March 31,
2005(4)(7)

  April 2, 2004
through
December 23,
2004(4)(7)

  52 Weeks
Ended
April 1,
2004(4)

  53 Weeks
Ended
April 3,
2003(4)

 
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

  (Predecessor)

  (Predecessor)

 
 
    (in thousands, except per share and operating data)

 
Statement of Operations Data:                                                  
Revenues:                                                  
  Admissions   $ 895,247   $ 858,213   $ 1,659,939   $ 1,138,034   $ 297,310   $ 847,476   $ 1,139,108   $ 1,145,523  
  Concessions     380,430     357,789     686,318     456,028     117,266     328,970     436,737     450,977  
  Other revenue     48,219     61,383     115,314     92,816     24,884     82,826     102,387     102,292  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Total revenues     1,323,896     1,277,385     2,461,571     1,686,878     439,460     1,259,272     1,678,232     1,698,792  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs and Expenses:                                                  
  Film exhibition costs     473,625     447,171     855,804     595,353     152,747     452,727     605,898     625,772  
  Concession costs     45,173     42,792     79,711     50,581     12,801     37,880     46,868     50,065  
  Operating expense     326,141     318,440     619,076     451,522     115,590     324,427     442,974     471,028  
  Rent     228,289     224,072     445,924     329,878     80,776     223,734     288,321     277,945  
  General and administrative:                                                  
    Merger and acquisition costs     5,734     5,826     12,447     12,523     22,286     42,732     5,508     1,128  
    Management fee     2,500     2,500     5,000     2,000     500     —     —     —  
    Other(8)     25,706     30,041     55,875     40,251     14,615     33,727     56,798     65,728  
  Pre-opening expense     2,341     3,129     6,569     6,607     39     1,292     3,865     2,934  
  Theatre and other closure (income) expense     (16,446 )   7,710     9,011     601     1,267     10,758     4,068     5,416  
  Restructuring charge(9)     —     —     —     3,980     4,926     —     —     —  
  Depreciation and amortization     125,438     128,530     256,472     164,047     43,931     86,052     115,296     119,835  
  Impairment of long-lived assets     —     —     10,686     11,974     —     —     16,272     14,564  
  Disposition of assets and other gains     (1,698 )   (5,850 )   (11,183 )   (997 )   (302 )   (2,715 )   (2,590 )   (1,385 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Total costs and expenses     1,216,803     1,204,361     2,345,392     1,668,320     449,176     1,210,614     1,583,278     1,633,030  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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  Twenty-Six Week Periods
  Years Ended(1)(3)(6)
 
 
  26 Weeks Ended September 27, 2007
  26 Weeks Ended September 28, 2006
  52 Weeks Ended March 29, 2007(4)
  52 Weeks Ended March 30, 2006(4)
  From Inception July 16, 2004 through March 31, 2005(4)(7)
  April 2, 2004 through December 23, 2004(4)(7)
  52 Weeks Ended April 1, 2004(4)
  53 Weeks Ended April 3, 2003(4)
 
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

  (Predecessor)

  (Predecessor)

 
 
    (in thousands, except per share and operating data)

 
Other expense (income)(5)     (9,025 )   (7,434 )   (10,267 )   (9,818 )   (6,778 )   —     13,947     —  
Interest expense:                                                  
  Corporate borrowings     99,651     112,800     226,583     139,042     52,502     66,851     66,963     65,585  
  Capital and financing lease obligations     3,557     2,518     5,799     4,068     1,449     5,848     8,698     11,295  
Equity in (earnings) losses of non-consolidated entities(12)     (27,425 )   2,455     (233,704 )   7,807     (161 )   (129 )   (25 )   (219 )
Investment (income)     (21,426 )   (6,060 )   (18,191 )   (3,409 )   (3,191 )   (6,344 )   (2,812 )   (3,272 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes     61,761     (31,255 )   145,959     (119,132 )   (53,537 )   (17,568 )   8,183     (7,627 )
  Income tax provision (benefit)     32,900     2,200     31,500     71,800     (9,280 )   14,760     10,400     9,400  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Earnings (loss) from continuing operations     28,861     (33,455 )   114,459     (190,932 )   (44,257 )   (32,328 )   (2,217 )   (17,027 )
  Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income tax benefit(2)     —     2,440     2,448     (25,291 )   (133 )   (3,550 )   (8,497 )   (12,519 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net earnings (loss)   $ 28,861   $ (31,015 ) $ 116,907   $ (216,223 ) $ (44,390 ) $ (35,878 ) $ (10,714 ) $ (29,546 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Preferred dividends     —     —     —     —     —     104,300     40,277     27,165  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net earnings (loss) for shares of common stock   $ 28,861   $ (31,015 ) $ 116,907   $ (216,223 ) $ (44,390 ) $ (140,178 ) $ (50,991 ) $ (56,711 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings (loss) per share of common stock(13):                                                  
  Earnings (loss) from continuing operations   $ 22.50   $ (26.09 ) $ 89.26   $ (222.50 ) $ (147.32 ) $ (3.69 ) $ (1.16 ) $ (1.12 )
  Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations     —     1.90     1.91     (29.47 )   (0.44 )   (0.10 )   (0.23 )   (0.32 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net earnings (loss) per share   $ 22.50   $ (24.19 ) $ 91.17   $ (251.97 ) $ (147.76 ) $ (3.79 ) $ (1.39 ) $ (1.44 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Average shares outstanding:                                            
  Basic     1,282.55     1,282.25     1,282.25     858.12     300.41     37,023     36,715     39,297  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted loss per share of common stock(13):                                                  
  Earnings (loss) from continuing operations   $ 22.22   $ (26.09 ) $ 89.20   $ (222.50 ) $ (147.32 ) $ (3.69 ) $ (1.16 ) $ (1.12 )
  Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations     —     1.90     1.91     (29.47 )   (0.44 )   (0.10 )   (0.23 )   (0.32 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net earnings (loss) per share   $ 22.22   $ (24.19 ) $ 91.11   $ (251.97 ) $ (147.76 ) $ (3.79 ) $ (1.39 ) $ (1.44 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Average shares outstanding:                                                  
  Diluted     1,298.75     1,282.25     1,283.20     858.12     300.41     37,023     36,715     39,297  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance Sheet Data (at period end):                                            
Cash and equivalents   $ 103,461   $     $ 319,533   $ 232,366   $ 72,945         $ 333,248   $ 244,412  
Corporate borrowings     2,267,122           1,864,670     2,455,686     1,344,531           686,431     668,661  
Other long-term liabilities and deferred revenues     591,072           604,988     395,458     354,240           182,467     177,555  
Capital and financing lease obligations     81,410           53,125     68,130     65,470           61,281     59,101  
Stockholders' equity (deficit)     532,548           1,167,053     1,042,642     722,038           280,604     279,719  
Total assets     3,845,500           4,118,149     4,407,351     2,797,511           1,506,534     1,480,698  
Other Data:                                                  
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities(11)   $ 95,304   $ 65,653   $ 417,870   $ 25,694   $ (45,364 ) $ 145,364   $ 155,227   $ 136,072  
Capital expenditures     (57,530 )   (64,105 )   (138,739 )   (117,688 )   (18,622 )   (66,155 )   (95,011 )   (100,932 )
Proceeds from sale/leasebacks     —     —     —     35,010     50,910     —     63,911     43,665  
Operating Data (at period end):                                            
Screen additions     58     48     128     137     —     44     114     95  
Screen acquisitions     —     —     32     2,117     3,728     —     48     809  
Screen dispositions     244     274     675     150     14     28     142     111  
Average screens—continuing operations(10)     5,068     5,121     5,105     3,661     3,355     3,350     3,309     3,324  
Number of screens operated     5,128     5,635     5,314     5,829     3,714     3,728     3,712     3,692  
Number of theatres operated     358     411     379     428     247     249     250     257  
Screens per theatre     14.3     13.7     14.0     13.6     15.0     15.0     14.8     14.4  
Attendance (in thousands)—continuing operations(10)     126,724     128,009     241,437     165,831     44,278     126,450     176,162     187,030  

(1)
There were no cash dividends declared on common stock during the last five fiscal years ended March 29, 2007. A dividend of $652,800 was declared and paid during the 26 weeks ended September 27, 2007.

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(2)
Fiscal 2004 and 2003 include losses from discontinued operations related to a theatre in Sweden that was sold during fiscal 2004. Fiscal 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 and 2003 include losses from discontinued operations related to five theatres in Japan that were sold during fiscal 2006 and five theatres in Iberia that were sold during fiscal 2007. During the 26 weeks ended September 28, 2006, the Successor included earnings from discontinued operations of $2,440 (net of income tax benefit of $0). During fiscal 2007, the Successor included earnings from discontinued operations of $2,448 (net of income tax benefit of $0). During fiscal 2006, the Successor included loss from discontinued operations of $25,291 (net of income tax provision of $20,400). During fiscal 2005, the Successor included a loss from discontinued operations of $133 (net of income tax provision of $80) and the Predecessor included loss from discontinued operations of $3,550 (net of income tax provision of $240). Fiscal 2004 included an $8,497 loss from discontinued operations (net of income tax benefit of $2,000) and fiscal 2003 included a $12,519 loss from discontinued operations including a charge for impairment of long-lived assets of $4,999 (net of income tax benefit of $100).

(3)
Fiscal 2003 includes 53 weeks. All other years have 52 weeks.

(4)
We acquired Loews Cineplex Entertainment Corporation on January 26, 2006, which significantly increased our size. In the Loews Acquisition we acquired 112 theatres with 1,308 screens throughout the United States that we consolidate and 40 theatres with 443 screens in Mexico that we consolidate. Accordingly, results of operations for the Successor periods ended March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006 are not comparable to our results for the prior fiscal years.

(5)
During the 26 weeks ended September 27, 2007, other (income) is composed of $7,382 of income related to the derecognition of stored value card liabilities where management believes future redemption to be remote, insurance recoveries of $1,246 for property losses related to Hurricane Katrina and $397 of business interruption insurance recoveries related to Hurricane Katrina. During the 26 weeks ended September 28, 2006, other (income) is composed of $7,434 of income related to the derecognition of stored value card liabilities where management believes future redemption to be remote. During fiscal 2007, other expense (income) is composed of $10,992 of income related to the derecognition of stored value card liabilities where management believes future redemption to be remote, insurance recoveries of $2,469 for property losses related to Hurricane Katrina, $294 of business interruption insurance recoveries related to Hurricane Katrina, call premiums, a write off of deferred financing costs and unamortized premiums related to the redemption of the Notes due 2011, the Floating Notes due 2010 and the Notes due 2012 of $3,488. During fiscal 2006, other expense (income) is composed of $8,699 of income related to the derecognition of stored value card liabilities where management believes future redemption to be remote, insurance recoveries of $3,032 for property losses related to Hurricane Katrina, net of disposition losses of $346, $1,968 of business interruption insurance recoveries related to Hurricane Katrina, the write-off of deferred financing cost of $1,097 related to our former senior secured credit facility in connection with our issuance of the senior secured credit facility and $2,438 of fees related to an unused bridge facility in connection with the Loews Acquisition. During fiscal 2005, other expense (income) is composed of $6,745 of income related to the derecognition of stored value card liabilities where management believes future redemption to be remote and $33 of gain recognized on the redemption of $1,663 of the Notes due 2011. During fiscal 2004, other expense (income) is composed of losses recognized on the redemption of $200,000 of our 91/2% senior subordinated notes due 2009 and $83,400 of the Notes due 2011.

(6)
As a result of the merger with Marquee, the Successor applied the purchase method of accounting to the separable assets, including goodwill, and liabilities of the accounting acquiree, AMC Entertainment, as of December 23, 2004. Because of the application of purchase accounting, Successor and Predecessor periods are not prepared on comparable bases of accounting.

(7)
In connection with the merger with Marquee, Marquee was formed on July 16, 2004, and issued debt and held the related proceeds from issuance of debt in escrow until consummation of the merger. The Predecessor consolidated this merger entity in accordance with FIN 46(R). As a result, both the Predecessor and Successor have recorded interest expense of $12,811, interest income of $2,225 and income tax benefit of $4,500 related to Marquee.

(8)
Includes stock-based compensation of $1,020 for the 26 weeks ended September 27, 2007 and $2,056 for the 26 weeks ended September 28, 2006. Includes stock based compensation of $10,568 for the 52 week period ended March 29, 2007. Includes stock-based compensation of $3,433 for the 52 week period ended March 30, 2006 (Successor), and includes stock based compensation of $1,201, $0, $8,727 and $2,011 during Fiscal 2005 (Successor), Fiscal 2005 (Predecessor), Fiscal 2004 and 2003, respectively.

(9)
Restructuring charges related to one-time termination benefits and other cost related to the displacement of approximately 200 associates in connection with an organizational restructuring, which was completed to create a simplified organizational structure, and contribution of assets by NCN to NCM. This organizational restructuring was substantially completed as of March 30, 2006.

(10)
Includes consolidated theatres only.

(11)
Cash flows provided by operating activities for the 52 weeks ended March 29, 2007 include $231,308 related to the NCM Transactions. Cash flows provided by operating activities for the 52 weeks ended March 30, 2006 do not include $142,512 of cash acquired in the Loews Acquisition which is included in cash flows from investing activities.

(12)
During fiscal 2007, equity in (earnings) losses of non-consolidated entities includes a gain of $238,810 related to the NCM Transactions.

(13)
Historical loss per share data and average shares outstanding set forth above and in our consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, included elsewhere in this prospectus does not give effect to the Reclassification. After giving pro forma effect to the Reclassification, the Successor would have had net earnings (loss) per share of $            , $            , $            , $ (            ), $(            ), $(            ), $ (            ) and $(            ) for the 26 weeks ended September 27, 2007, the 26 weeks ended September 28, 2006, and fiscal 2007 (Successor), Fiscal 2006 (Successor), Fiscal 2005 (Successor), Fiscal 2005 (Predecessor), Fiscal 2004 (Predecessor), and Fiscal 2003 (Predecessor), respectively.

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LCE Holdings, Inc.

        The following table sets forth LCE Holdings' selected historical and operating data. The selected financial data presented for the year ended December 31, 2003, the seven months ended July 31, 2004, the five months ended December 31, 2004 and the year ended December 31, 2005 are derived from LCE Holdings' audited combined consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. LCE Holdings' financial statements include the assets, liabilities and results of operations of Cinemex on a combined basis for the period June 19, 2002 (the date Cinemex became an entity under common control) through July 31, 2004 and on a fully consolidated basis beginning August 1, 2004. LCE Holdings has reflected the financial position and results of its former Canadian operations as discontinued operations for all periods from April 1, 2002 to July 31, 2004, as those operations were sold to affiliates of its former investors.

        During the period from February 15, 2001 through March 21, 2002, LCE Holdings' operated under the protection of Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. For accounting purposes, it has accounted for the reorganization as of March 31, 2002. Accordingly, LCE Holdings' historical financial information for the period April 1, 2002 through July 31, 2004 reflects that of its Predecessor Company (post-reorganization, pre-Loews Transactions). LCE Holdings' results of operations during the reorganization period were significantly affected by its bankruptcy proceedings and are therefore not comparable in all respects with the results of other periods presented.

        On July 30, 2004, LCE Holdings, a company formed by Bain Capital Partners LLC, The Carlyle Group and Spectrum Equity Investors, acquired 100% of the capital stock of Loews and, indirectly, Cinemex. For accounting purposes and consistent with its reporting periods, LCE Holdings has used July 31, 2004 as the effective date of those transactions. Based on this event, Loews has reported its operating results and financial position for all periods presented from April 1, 2002 through July 31, 2004 as those of the Predecessor Company and for all periods from and after August 1, 2004 as those of the Successor Company. The Predecessor Company periods and the Successor Company periods have different bases of accounting and are therefore not comparable.

        The selected financial data presented herein should be read in conjunction with "LCE Holdings' Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, and other historical financial information of Loews, including the notes thereto, included elsewhere in this prospectus.

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  Successor
  Predecessor
 
 
  Year ended
December 31,
2005

  Period
August 1, to
December 31,
2004

  Period
January 1,
to July 31,
2004

  Year ended
December 31,
2003

 
 
  (thousands of dollars, except operating data)

 
Statement of Operations Data:                          
Revenues                          
Box office   $ 580,978   $ 237,545   $ 384,814   $ 628,643  
Concessions     244,625     94,884     156,646     253,406  
Other     49,113     23,609     25,820     46,189  
   
 
 
 
 
  Total operating revenues     874,716     356,038     567,280     928,238  
   
 
 
 
 
Expenses                          
Theatre operations and other expenses     649,290     264,608     404,674     681,493  
Cost of concessions     36,648     13,948     23,365     35,460  
General and administrative     53,771     20,934     43,334     60,099  
Depreciation and amortization     114,063     45,771     49,623     80,940  
(Gain)/Loss on sale/disposal of theatres     834     1,430     (3,734 )   (4,508 )
   
 
 
 
 
  Total operating expense     854,606     346,691     517,262     853,484  
   
 
 
 
 
Income/(loss) from operations     20,110     9,347     50,018     74,754  
Interest expense, net     80,668     36,005     16,663     35,262  
Loss on early extinguishment of debt     —     882     6,856     —  
Equity (income)/loss in long-term investments     (23,134 )   (1,438 )   (933 )   1,485  
   
 
 
 
 
Income/(loss) before income taxes, extraordinary gain, cumulative effect of change in accounting principle and discontinued operations     (37,424 )   (26,102 )   27,432     38,007  
Income tax expense/(benefit)     7,548     (3,244 )   12,886     15,339  
   
 
 
 
 
Income/(loss) before extraordinary gain, cumulative effect of change in accounting principle and discontinued operations     (44,972 )   (22,858 )   14,546     22,668  
Discontinued operations, net of tax(1)     —     —     7,417     56,183  
   
 
 
 
 
Net income/(loss)   $ (44,972 ) $ (22,858 ) $ 21,963   $ 78,851  
   
 
 
 
 
Balance Sheet Data (at period end):                          
Cash and equivalents   $ 145,324   $ 71,015   $     $ 139,425  
Corporate borrowings     1,044,264     1,037,907           429,865  
Other long-term liabilities(3)     104,553     113,290           247,221  
Capital and financing lease obligations     29,351     28,033           22,249  
Stockholders' equity/(deficit)     364,839     405,390           683,384  
Total assets   $ 1,713,140     1,751,958           1,597,319  
Other Data:                          
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities(2)     67,441     38,097     75,226     88,959  
Capital Expenditures   $ (67,326 ) $ (17,205 ) $ (36,638 ) $ (40,895 )
Proceeds from sale/leasebacks     —     —     —     —  
Operating Data (at period end):                          
Screen additions     67     51     12     59  
Screen acquisitions     —     —     12     —  
Screen dispositions     62     26     50     48  
Average screens—continuing operations(4)     1,806     1,798     1,806     1,834  
Number of screens operated     2,169     2,218     2,193     2,219  
Number of theatres operated     191     201     200     207  
Screens per theatre     11.4     11.0     11.0     10.7  
Attendance (in thousands)—continuing operations(4)     94,953     39,850     65,967     106,797  

(1)
The balances reported for discontinued operations the year ended December 31, 2003 and the seven months ended July 31, 2004 represent the net operating results of Loews' Canadian operations, which management decided to sell during 2004 and was sold to its former investors as part of the Loews Transactions.

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(2)
Cash provided by/(used in) operating activities includes the payment of restructuring charges, bankruptcy claims and reorganization costs, as follows (in thousands):

 
  Successor
  Predecessor
 
  Year ended December 31,
2005

  Period August 1, to December 31,
2004

  Period January 1, to July 31,
2004

  Year ended December 31,
2003

Restructuring charges paid during the period)   $ —   $ 17   $ 13   $ 3,065
Reorganization claims paid during the period     —     352     522     3,210
   
 
 
 
  Total   $ —   $ 369   $ 535   $ 6,275
   
 
 
 
(3)
Includes liabilities subject to compromise of $540,933 as of February 28, 2002.

(4)
Includes consolidated theatres only.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
OF AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.

        The following discussion and analysis concerns our historical financial condition and results of operations for the periods indicated. Holdings is a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent, whose only material asset is its equity interest in Holdings. Holdings itself is a holding company with no operations of its own and has one direct subsidiary, AMC Entertainment. Upon completion of this offering, Holdings will be merged with and into Parent, with Parent continuing as the surviving entity. This discussion contains forward-looking statements. Please see "Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" for a discussion of the risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to these statements.

        Holdings ("Successor") completed a merger on December 23, 2004 in which AMC Entertainment was acquired by Holdings. Marquee is a company formed on July 16, 2004 and was wholly owned by Holdings. On December 23, 2004, pursuant to a merger agreement, Marquee merged with AMC Entertainment (the "Predecessor"). Upon the consummation of the merger between Marquee and AMC Entertainment on December 23, 2004, Marquee was renamed as AMC Entertainment, which is the legal name of the surviving entity. The merger was treated as a purchase with Marquee being the "accounting acquiror" in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, "Business Combinations." As a result, Marquee applied the purchase method of accounting to the separable assets, including goodwill, and liabilities of the accounting acquiree, AMC Entertainment, as of December 23, 2004, the merger date. The consolidated financial statements presented herein and discussed below are those of the accounting acquiror from its inception on July 16, 2004 through March 30, 2006, and those of its Predecessor, AMC Entertainment, for all prior periods through the merger date. This discussion contains forward-looking statements. Please see "Special Notes Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" for a discussion of the risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to these statements

Overview

        We are one of the world's leading theatrical exhibition companies. During the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007, we opened four new theatres with 58 screens in the United States, closed eight theatres with 84 screens in the United States, and sold 17 theatres with 160 screens in connection with our disposition of Hoyts General Cinemas South America ("HGCSA") in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay. As of September 27, 2007, we owned, operated or had interests in 358 theatres and 5,128 screens with 89%, or 4,585, of our screens in the U.S. and Canada, and 11%, or 543, of our screens in Mexico, China (Hong Kong), France and the United Kingdom.

        Our principal directly owned subsidiaries are AMC Entertainment Inc., American Multi-Cinema, Inc. ("AMC"), Grupo Cinemex, S.A. de C.V. ("Cinemex") and AMC Entertainment International, Inc. ("AMCEI"). We conduct our U.S. and Canada theatrical exhibition business through AMC and its subsidiaries and AMCEI and its subsidiaries. We are operating theatres outside the United States primarily through Cinemex and AMCEI and its subsidiaries.

Recent History

        On March 29, 2005, AMC Entertainment, along with Regal Entertainment Group ("Regal"), combined our respective cinema screen advertising businesses into a new joint venture company called National CineMedia, LLC ("NCM"). The new company engages in the marketing and sale of cinema advertising and promotions products; business communications and training services; and the distribution of digital alternative content. We record our share of on-screen advertising revenues generated by our advertising subsidiary, National Cinema Network, Inc. ("NCN") and NCM in other theatre revenues. We contributed fixed assets and exhibitor agreements of our cinema screen

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advertising subsidiary NCN to NCM. We also included goodwill (recorded in connection with the merger with Marquee) in the cost assigned to our investment in NCM. Additionally, we paid termination benefits related to the displacement of certain NCN associates. In consideration of the NCN contributions described above NCM issued a 37% interest in its Class A units to NCN. Since that date, our interest in NCM has declined to 29% due to the entry of new investors. On February 13, 2007, NCM, Inc., a newly-formed entity that serves as the sole manager of NCM, announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 42,000,000 shares of common stock at a price of $21.00 per share. We currently hold a 18.6% interest in NCM.

        On June 20, 2005, Holdings entered into a merger agreement with LCE Holdings, the parent of Loews, pursuant to which LCE Holdings merged with and into Holdings, with Holdings continuing as the holding company for the merged businesses, and Loews merged with and into AMC Entertainment, with AMC Entertainment continuing after the Loews Acquisition. The transactions closed on January 26, 2006. Upon completion of these transactions, JPMP, Apollo, JPMP's and Apollo's co-investors, Bain, Carlyle, Spectrum and management held 100% of Holdings' outstanding capital stock.

        In conjunction with the mergers with LCE Holdings and Loews, we entered into a final judgment with the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice and judgments and consent decrees with various States. These judgments and decrees require us to hold separate and divest ourselves of certain theatres. We sold six of these theatres during the 52 weeks ended March 29, 2007 for an aggregate sales price of $64.3 million, exchanged two of these theatres with another theatrical exhibitor for two theatres from that exhibitor in different markets, retained one of the theatres pursuant to an agreement reached with the California Attorney General and closed one remaining theatre during fiscal 2007.

        In connection with the mergers with LCE Holdings and Loews, on January 26, 2006, we entered into the following financing transactions:

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    the issuance of $325.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the Notes due 2016;

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    a new senior secured credit facility with Citicorp North America, Inc., Banco Nacional De Mexico, S.A., Integrante del Grupo Financiero Banamex and the lenders named therein, consisting of a $650.0 million term loan facility and a $200.0 million revolving credit facility (our "senior secured credit facility");

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    the termination of AMC Entertainment's March 25, 2004 senior secured credit facility, under which no amounts were outstanding;

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    the repayment of all outstanding amounts under Loews' existing senior secured credit facility and the termination of all commitments thereunder (the "Loews Facility"); and

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    the completion of a tender offer and consent solicitation for all $315.0 million aggregate principal amount of Loews' outstanding 9.0% senior subordinated notes due 2014.

        The proceeds of the financing transactions were used to repay amounts outstanding under the Loews Facility, to fund the tender offer, to pay related fees and expenses, and to pay fees and expenses related to such mergers. We refer to the mergers described above, the Loews Dispositions and the financing transactions described above collectively as the "Loews Acquisition."

        The Loews Acquisition significantly increased our size. In the Loews Acquisition, we acquired 112 theatres with 1,308 screens in the United States (included in our U.S. and Canada operating segment) and 40 theatres with 443 screens in Mexico (included in our International operating segment) that are included in our consolidated results of operations from January 26, 2006. Accordingly, results of operations for the fifty-two weeks ended March 29, 2007 which include fifty-two weeks of operations of the businesses we acquired, are not comparable to our results of operations for the fifty-two weeks

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ended March 30, 2006 which include nine weeks of operations of the businesses we acquired or the results for the fifty-two weeks ended March 31, 2005 which do not include any results of operations of the businesses we acquired.

        On June 30, 2005, we sold one of our wholly-owned subsidiaries Japan AMC Theatres Inc., including four of our five theatres in Japan. We sold our remaining Japan theatre on September 1, 2005. The operations and cash flows of the Japan theatres have been eliminated from our ongoing operations as a result of the disposal transactions. We do not have any significant continuing involvement in the operations of the Japan theatres. The results of operations of the Japan theatres have been classified as discontinued operations, and information presented for all periods reflects the new classification. The operations of the Japan theatres were previously reported in our International theatrical exhibition operating segment.

        We disposed of our only theatre in Hong Kong on January 5, 2006 and entered into a license agreement with the purchaser for continued use of our trademark. These operations did not meet the criteria for reporting as discontinued operations.

        In May 2006, AMCEI and its subsidiary AMC Entertainment International Limited sold its interests in AMC Entertainment España S.A., which owned and operated 4 theatres with 86 screens in Spain, and Actividades Multi-Cinemas E Espectáculos, LDA, which owned and operated 1 theatre with 20 screens in Portugal. These operations have been classified as discontinued operations as a result of our disposition of Yelmo Cineplex, S.L., or Yelmo, in December 2006 as we no longer have continuing involvement in the region.

        In December 2006 we disposed of our equity method investment in Yelmo, which owned and operated 27 theaters with 310 screens in Spain on the date of sale.

        On November 7, 2006, our Board of Directors approved an amendment to freeze our Defined Benefit Retirement Income Plan, Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and Retirement Enhancement Plan (the "Plans") as of December 31, 2006. On December 20, 2006, we amended and restated the Plans to implement the freeze as of December 31, 2006. As a result of the freeze there will be no further benefits accrued after December 31, 2006, but continued vesting for associates with less than five years of vesting service. We will continue to fund existing benefit obligations and there will be no new participants in the future. As a result of amending and restating the Plans to implement the freeze, we recognized a curtailment gain of $11.0 million in our consolidated financial statements which reduced our pension expense for fiscal 2007.

        In connection with the completion of NCM, Inc.'s IPO in February 2007, we also entered into an amended and restated ESA with NCM whereby in exchange for approximately $231.3 million, we agreed to modify NCM's payment obligations under the prior ESA. We have recorded the payment received for modification of the prior ESA as deferred revenues in our consolidated financial statements. The amended and restated ESA provides a term of 30 years for advertising and approximately five year terms (with automatic renewal provisions) for meeting event and digital programming services, and provides NCM with a five year right of first refusal for the services beginning one year prior to the end of the term. The amended and restated ESA also changed the basis upon which we are paid by NCM from a percentage of revenues associated with advertising contracts entered into by NCM to a monthly theatre access fee. The theatre access fee is now composed of a fixed payment per patron and a fixed payment per digital screen, which increases by 8% every five years starting at the end of fiscal 2011 for payments per patron and by 5% annually starting at the end of fiscal 2007 for payments per digital screen. The theatre access fee paid in the aggregate to us, Regal and Cinemark will not be less than 12% of NCM's aggregate advertising revenue, or it will be adjusted upward to meet this minimum payment.

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        In May 2007, we disposed of our investment in Fandango for total expected proceeds of approximately $20 million, of which $18.0 million was received during fiscal 2008, and recorded a gain on the sale, included in investment income, of approximately $16.0 million.

        To help finance a $652,800,000 dividend paid to our stockholders, we entered into the $400,000,000 Parent Term Loan Facility for net proceeds of $396,000,000. The interest rate on borrowings under the Parent Term Loan Facility was 10.60% per annum as of September 27, 2007.

Operations

        For financial reporting purposes we have three segments, (1) U.S. and Canada theatrical exhibition, (2) International theatrical exhibition and (3) Other, with the most significant activity in "Other" related to on-screen advertising.

        Our U.S. and Canada and International theatrical exhibition revenues are generated primarily from box office admissions and theatre concession sales. The balance of our revenues are generated from ancillary sources, including on-screen advertising, rental of theatre auditoriums, fees and other revenues generated from the sale of gift certificates and theatre tickets and arcade games located in theatre lobbies.

        Box office admissions are our largest source of revenue. We predominantly license "first-run" motion pictures from distributors owned by major film production companies and from independent distributors. We license films on a film-by-film and theatre-by-theatre basis. Film exhibition costs are accrued based on the applicable admissions revenues and estimates of the final settlement pursuant to our film licenses. Licenses that we enter into typically state that rental fees are based on either aggregate terms established prior to the opening of the picture or on a mutually agreed settlement upon the conclusion of the picture run. Under an aggregate terms formula, we pay the distributor a specified percentage of box office receipts. The settlement process allows for negotiation based upon how a film actually performs.

        Concessions sales are our second largest source of revenue after box office admissions. Concessions items include popcorn, soft drinks, candy, hot dogs and other products. We negotiate prices for our concessions products and supplies directly with concessions vendors on a national or regional basis to obtain high volume discounts or bulk rates and marketing incentives.

        Our revenues are dependent upon the timing and popularity of motion picture releases by distributors. The most marketable motion pictures are usually released during the summer and the year-end holiday seasons. Therefore, our business can be seasonal, with higher attendance and revenues generally occurring during the summer months and holiday seasons. Our results of operations may vary significantly from quarter to quarter.

        During fiscal 2007, films licensed from our eleven largest distributors based on revenues accounted for approximately 95% of our U.S. and Canada admissions revenues. Our revenues attributable to individual distributors may vary significantly from year to year depending upon the commercial success of each distributor's motion pictures in any given year.

        During the period from 1990 to 2006, the annual number of first-run motion pictures released by distributors in the United States ranged from a low of 370 in 1995 to a high of 599 in 2006, according to Motion Picture Association 2006 MPA Market Statistics.

        We continually upgrade the quality of our theatre circuit by adding new screens through new builds (including expansions) and acquisitions and by disposing of older screens through closures and sales. We are an industry leader in the development and operation of megaplex theatres, typically defined as a theatre having 14 or more screens and offering amenities to enhance the movie-going experience, such as stadium seating providing unobstructed viewing, digital sound and enhanced seat

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design. We believe our introduction of the megaplex concept to North America in 1995 has led to the current industry replacement cycle, which has accelerated the obsolescence of older, smaller theatres by setting new standards for moviegoers. From 1995 through September 27, 2007, AMC Entertainment and Loews added 203 theatres with 3,655 new screens, acquired 431 theatres with 3,007 screens and disposed of 687 theatres with 4,183 screens. As of September 27, 2007, approximately 73% of our screens in the United States and Canada were located in megaplex theatres.

Stock-Based Compensation

        We account for stock-based employee compensation arrangements in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R), Shared-Based Payment (Revised) and Staff Accounting Bulletin No 107 Share Based Payments. Under SFAS 123(R), compensation cost is calculated on the date of the grant and then amortized over the vesting period. The fair value of each stock option was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following assumptions: common stock value on the grant date, risk-free interest rate, expected term, expected volatility, and dividend yield. Option awards which require classification as a liability under FAS 123(R) are revalued at each subsequent reporting date using the Black-Scholes model.

        We granted 38,876.72873 options on December 23, 2004 and 600 options on January 26, 2006 to employees to acquire our common stock. The fair value of these options on their respective grant dates was $22,373,000 and $138,000. All of these options are equity classified except for 7,684.57447 unexercised options granted on December 23, 2004 which are classified as a liability. The holder of options which are classified as a liability exercised options on 500 shares during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007.

        The common stock value used to estimate the fair value of each option on the December 23, 2004 grant date was based upon a contemporaneous third party arms-length transaction on December 23, 2004 in which we sold 769,350 shares of our common stock for $1,000 per share to unrelated parties. Accordingly, because we had contemporaneous objective evidence of the fair value of our common stock on December 23, 2004, we did not obtain a contemporaneous valuation by an unrelated valuation specialist.

        For the 7,684.57447 option awards classified as liabilities, the Company revalued the options at each period end following the grant date using the Black-Scholes model. As discussed in note 6 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus, the Company reported a liability for these options of $6,339,000. In valuing this liability, the Company used a fair value of common stock of $1,300.00 per share which was based on a contemporaneous valuation by an unrelated valuation specialist.

        In connection with the Parent Transactions, on June 11, 2007, Parent adopted an amended and restated 2004 stock option plan (formerly known as the 2004 Stock Option Plan of Marquee Holdings Inc.) (the "2004 Stock Option Plan"). The exercise price per share on all of our 38,976.72875 outstanding options of $1,000 was adjusted to $491 on June 15, 2007 pursuant to the antidilution provisions of the 2004 Stock Option Plan to give effect to the payment of a one time non-recurring dividend paid by Parent on June 15, 2007 of $652,800,000 to the holders of its 1,282,750 shares of common stock. The requisite service period and the rendered requisite service period for 7,684.57447 of these options was from the date of grant on December 23, 2004 to the date of Philip M. Singleton's separation on March 20, 2007, and all of these options are currently exercisable. The requisite service period for 600 of these options is from the date of grant on January 26, 2006 to December 23, 2008, the rendered requisite service period for these options is from January 27, 2006 to June 15, 2007, and 200 of these options are currently exercisable. The requisite service period for the remaining 30,692.15428 options is from the date of grant on December 23, 2004 to December 23, 2009, the rendered requisite service period for these options is from December 24, 2004 to June 15, 2007, and

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12,276.86173 of these options are currently exercisable. We applied the guidance in SFAS 123(R) and determined that there was no incremental value transferred as a result of the modification and as a result, no additional compensation cost to recognize.

        Our Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Peter C. Brown's amended and restated employment agreement will generally revert to his prior agreement if an initial public offering of Parent does not occur on or before December 31, 2008. In the event of an initial public offering on or before December 31, 2008, within 15 days after such initial public offering, Mr. Brown shall receive a grant of restricted stock or restricted stock units having a value of $2,567,000 on the date of grant based on the initial public offering price. This grant was an inducement for Mr. Brown to enter into his amended and restated employment agreement, whereby the term of his employment would be shorter than in his current employment agreement and he would be subject to certain restrictive covenants that did not exist in his current employment agreement. Such grant shall vest in three equal annual installments on the first three anniversaries of the grant date. We expect that we would incur annual stock-based compensation expense of $856,000 related to these awards for three years from the date of grant in the event this offering is completed on or before December 31, 2008.

        On November 14, 2007, we entered into an agreement with Richard T. Walsh (formerly executive vice president, AMC Entertainment Inc., and chairman, AMC film programming), which extended the exercise period applicable to his outstanding vested stock options from 90 days following his departure on August 17, 2007 until 60 days after an initial public offering of the common stock of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., or in the event no initial public offering has occurred by June 16, 2008, until January 2, 2009. We have accounted for the extension of the exercise term for vested options for Mr. Walsh as a modification under SFAS No. 123(R), Share Based Payment. We measured the compensation cost for the modified award by comparing the fair value of the modified award and the fair value of the original award immediately before it was modified, and we will recognize a charge to expense and an offsetting increase to additional paid-in capital for the incremental fair value of the vested awards, which was determined to be $32,326 as calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, during the thirteen weeks ended December 27, 2007. Because Mr. Walsh held no unvested awards and no unvested awards were modified, there is no additional compensation cost to recognize in the future related to his awards.

Critical Accounting Estimates

        The accounting estimates identified below are critical to our business operations and the understanding of our results of operations. The impact of, and any associated risks related to, these estimates on our business operations are discussed throughout this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations where such estimates affect our reported and expected financial results. For a detailed discussion on the application of these estimates and other accounting policies, see the notes to Holdings' consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. The methods and judgments we use in applying our accounting estimates have a significant impact on the results we report in our financial statements. Some of our accounting estimates require us to make difficult and subjective judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates of matters that are inherently uncertain. Our most critical accounting estimates include the assessment of recoverability of long-lived assets, including intangibles, which impacts impairment of long-lived assets when we impair assets or accelerate their depreciation; recoverability of goodwill, which creates the potential for write-offs of goodwill; recognition and measurement of current and deferred income tax assets and liabilities, which impacts our tax provision; recognition and measurement of our remaining lease obligations to landlords on our closed theatres and other vacant space, which impacts theatre and other closure expense; estimation of self-insurance reserves which impacts theatre operating and general and administrative expenses; recognition and measurement of net periodic benefit costs for our pension and other defined benefit programs, which impacts general

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and administrative expense; estimation of film settlement terms and measurement of film rental fees which impacts film exhibition costs and estimation of the fair value of assets acquired, liabilities assumed and consideration paid for acquisitions, which impacts the measurement of assets acquired (including goodwill) and liabilities assumed in a business combination. Below, we discuss these areas further, as well as the estimates and judgments involved.

        Impairments.    We review long-lived assets, including intangibles and investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries accounted for under the equity method, for impairment as part of our annual budgeting process and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable. We review internal management reports on a quarterly basis as well as monitor current and potential future competition in the markets where we operate for indicators of triggering events or circumstances that indicate impairment of individual theatre assets. We evaluate theatres using historical and projected data of theatre level cash flow as our primary indicator of potential impairment and consider the seasonality of our business when evaluating theatres for impairment. The Company performs its annual impairment analysis during the fourth quarter because Christmas and New Years holiday results comprise a significant portion of our operating cash flow, the actual results from this period, which are available during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, are an integral part of our impairment analysis. As a result of these analyses, if the sum of the estimated future cash flows, undiscounted and without interest charges, are less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized in the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds its estimated fair value. Assets are evaluated for impairment on an individual theatre basis, which we believe is the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows. The impairment evaluation is based on the estimated cash flows from continuing use until the expected disposal date or the fair value of furniture, fixtures and equipment. The expected disposal date does not exceed the remaining lease period and is often less than the remaining lease period when we do not expect to operate the theatre to the end of its lease term. The fair value of assets is determined as either the expected selling price less selling costs (where appropriate) or the present value of the estimated future cash flows. The fair value of furniture, fixtures and equipment has been determined using similar asset sales and in some instances the assistance of third party valuation studies. The discount rate used in determining the present value of the estimated future cash flows was 20% and was based on management's expected return on assets during fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005. There is considerable management judgment necessary to determine the future cash flows, fair value and the expected operating period of a theatre, and, accordingly, actual results could vary significantly from such estimates. We have recorded impairments of long-lived assets of $10.7 million, $12.0 million and $0 during fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

        Goodwill.    Our recorded goodwill was $2,046.7 million and $2,066.9 million as of September 27, 2007 and March 29, 2007, respectively. We evaluate goodwill for impairment annually as of the beginning of the fourth fiscal quarter and any time an event occurs or circumstances change that reduce the fair value for a reporting unit below its carrying amount. Goodwill is recorded in our U.S. and Canada theatrical exhibition operating segment and in Cinemex, which are also our reporting units for purposes of evaluating our recorded goodwill for impairment. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value we are required to reallocate the fair value of the reporting unit as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination and the fair value of the reporting unit was the price paid to acquire the reporting unit. We determine fair value by using an enterprise valuation methodology determined by applying multiples to cash flow estimates less net indebtedness or by using the assistance of third party valuation studies, which we believe is an appropriate method to determine fair value. There is considerable management judgment with respect to cash flow estimates and appropriate multiples to be used in determining fair value.

        Income taxes.    In determining income for financial statement purposes, we must make certain estimates and judgments. These estimates and judgments occur in the calculation of certain tax

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liabilities and in the determination of the recoverability of certain of the deferred tax assets, which arise from temporary differences between the tax and financial statement recognition of revenue and expense as well as operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. We must assess the likelihood that we will be able to recover our deferred tax assets in each domestic and foreign tax jurisdiction in which we operate. If recovery is not more likely than not, we must record a valuation allowance for the deferred tax assets that we estimate are more likely than not unrealizable. As of September 27, 2007, we had recorded approximately $5.3 million of net deferred tax assets (net of valuation allowances of $362.5 million) and as of March 29, 2007, we had recorded approximately $0 million of net deferred tax assets (net of valuation allowances of approximately $383.8 million) related to the estimated future tax benefits of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and amounts reported in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, as well as operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. The recoverability of these deferred income tax assets is dependent upon our ability to generate future taxable income in the relevant taxing jurisdictions. Projections of future taxable income require considerable management judgment about future attendance levels, revenues and expenses.

        Theatre and Other Closure (Income) Expense.    Theatre and other closure expense is primarily related to payments made or expected to be made to landlords to terminate leases on certain of our closed theatres, other vacant space and theatres where development has been discontinued. Theatre and other closure expense is recognized at the time the theatre closes, space becomes vacant or development is discontinued. Expected payments to landlords are based on actual or discounted contractual amounts. We estimate theatre closure expense based on contractual lease terms and our estimates of taxes and utilities. The discount rate we use to estimate theatre and other closure expense is based on estimates of our borrowing costs at the time of closing. Prior to the merger with Marquee our discount rates ranged from 6.6% to 21.0%. As a result of the merger with Marquee, we have remeasured our liability for theatre closure at a rate of 7.55%, our estimated borrowing cost on the date of this merger. We have recorded theatre and other closure (income) expense of $(16.4) million and $7.7 million during the 26 weeks ended September 27, 2007 and September 28, 2006, respectively. We have recorded theatre and other closure expense of $9.0 million, $0.6 million and $1.3 million during the Successor periods ended March 29, 2007, March 30, 2006 and March 31, 2005 and $10.7 million during the Predecessor period ended December 31, 2004.

        Casualty Insurance.    We are self-insured for general liability up to $500,000 per occurrence and carry a $400,000 deductible limit per occurrence for workers compensation claims. We utilize actuarial projections of our estimated ultimate losses that we will be responsible for paying and as a result there is considerable judgment necessary to determine our casualty insurance reserves. The actuarial method that we use includes an allowance for adverse developments on known claims and an allowance for claims which have been incurred but which have not been reported. As of September 27, 2007 and March 29, 2007, we had recorded casualty insurance reserves of $23.9 million and $25.7 million, respectively. We have recorded expense related to general liability and workers compensation claims of $14.7 million, $10.9 million and $2.1 million during the Successor periods ended March 29, 2007, March 30, 2006 and March 31, 2005, respectively, and $8.3 million during the Predecessor period ended December 23, 2004.

        Pension and Postretirement Assumptions.    Pension and postretirement benefit obligations and the related effects on operations are calculated using actuarial models. Two critical assumptions, discount rate and expected return on assets, are important elements of plan expense and/or liability measurement. We evaluate these critical assumptions at least annually. Other assumptions involve demographic factors such as retirement, expected increases in compensation, mortality and turnover. These assumptions are evaluated periodically and are updated to reflect our experience. Actual results in any given year will often differ from actuarial assumptions because of economic and other factors.

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        The discount rate enables us to state expected future cash flows at a present value on the measurement date. We have little latitude in selecting this rate, as it is required to represent the market rate for high-quality fixed income investments. A lower discount rate increases the present value of benefit obligations and increases pension and postretirement expense. For our principal pension plans, a 50 basis point decrease in the discount rate would increase pension expense by approximately $1.2 million. For our postretirement plans, a 50 basis point decrease in the discount rate would increase postretirement expense by approximately $76,000. We maintained our discount rate at 53/4% for the AMC Entertainment plans and 51/2% for the Loews plans for fiscal 2007. On November 7, 2006, our Board of Directors approved an amendment to freeze our Defined Benefit Retirement Income Plan, Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and Retirement Enhancement Plan (the "Plans") as of December 31, 2006. On December 20, 2006 we amended and restated the Plans to implement the freeze as of December 31, 2006. As a result of the freeze there will be no further benefits accrued after December 31, 2006, but continued vesting for associates with less than five years of vesting service. We will continue to fund existing benefit obligations and there will be no new participants in the future. As a result of amending and restating the Plans to implement the freeze, we recognized a curtailment gain of $11.0 million in our consolidated financial statements which reduced our pension expense for fiscal 2007. In connection with a recent reorganization, there was a reduction in certain pension and postretirement plan participants, which resulted in curtailment gains in fiscal 2006 for accounting purposes of $2.3 million. We have recorded expenses for our pension and postretirement plans of $0.7 million and $3.2 million during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 and September 28, 2006, respectively. We have recorded expenses for our pension and postretirement plans of ($4.5) million, $4.7 million and $1.8 million during the Successor periods ended March 29, 2007, March 30, 2006 and March 31, 2005, respectively, and $5.3 million during the Predecessor period ended December 23, 2004. We expect that our total pension and postretirement expense (excluding the curtailment gain) will decrease by approximately $5.4 million from fiscal 2007 to fiscal 2008, due primarily to the freeze.

        To determine the expected long-term rate of return on pension plan assets, we consider the current and expected asset allocations, as well as historical and expected returns on various categories of plan assets obtained from our investment portfolio manager. A 50 basis point decrease in the expected return on assets of our qualified defined benefit pension plan would increase pension expense on our principal plans by approximately $242,000 per year. Note 12 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus includes disclosures of our pension plan and postretirement plan assumptions and information about our pension plan assets.

        Film Exhibition Costs.    We predominantly license "first-run" motion pictures on a film-by-film and theatre-by-theatre basis from distributors owned by major film production companies and from independent distributors. We obtain these licenses based on several factors, including number of seats and screens available for a particular picture, revenue potential and the location and condition of our theatres. We pay rental fees on a negotiated basis.

        Licenses that we enter into typically state that rental fees are based on either aggregate terms established prior to the opening of the picture or on a mutually agreed settlement upon the conclusion of the picture run. Under an aggregate terms formula, we pay the distributor a specified percentage of box office receipts. The settlement process allows for negotiation based upon how a film actually performs.

        We accrue film exhibition costs based on the applicable box office receipts and estimates of the final settlement pursuant to the film licenses entered into with our distributors. Generally, less than one third of our quarterly film exhibition cost is estimated at period-end. The length of time until these costs are known with certainty depends on the ultimate duration of the film play, but is typically "settled" within two to three months of a particular film's opening release. Upon settlement with our film distributors, film cost expense and the related film cost payable are adjusted to the final film

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settlement. Such adjustments have been historically insignificant. However, actual film costs and film costs payable could differ materially from those estimates. For fiscal years 2007, 2006 and 2005 there were no significant changes in our film cost estimation and settlement procedures.

        As of September 27, 2007, March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, we had recorded film payables of $35.2 million, $72 million and $66 million, respectively. We have recorded film exhibition costs of $473.6 million and $447.2 million during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 and September 28, 2006, respectively. We have recorded film exhibition costs of $856 million, $595 million and $153 million during the Successor periods ended March 29, 2007, March 30, 2006 and March 31, 2005 and $453 million during the Predecessor period ended December 23, 2004.

        Acquisitions.    We account for our acquisitions of theatrical exhibition businesses using the purchase method. The purchase method requires that we estimate the fair value of the individual assets and liabilities acquired as well as various forms of consideration given including cash, common stock, senior subordinated notes and bankruptcy related claims. We have obtained third party valuation studies for certain of the assets and liabilities acquired to assist us in determining fair value. The estimation of the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired including deferred tax assets and liabilities related to such amounts and consideration given involves a number of judgments and estimates that could differ materially from the actual amounts.

        We completed the Loews Acquisition on January 26, 2006. The acquisition was treated as a purchase in accordance with SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations for an estimated purchase price of $537,171,000. Consideration was provided through a stock issuance by Holdings. The consolidated financials include only the results of Loews operations from the date of the Loews Acquisition.

        We completed the merger with Marquee on December 23, 2004. The merger was treated as a purchase with Marquee being the "accounting acquirer" in accordance with SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations. As a result, the Successor applied the purchase method of accounting to the separable assets, including goodwill, and liabilities of the accounting acquiree and Predecessor, AMC Entertainment, as of December 23, 2004, the merger date. The consolidated financial statements presented herein are those of the accounting acquirer from its inception on July 16, 2004 through March 30, 2006, and those of its Predecessor, AMC Entertainment, for all periods presented through the merger date.

Operating Results

        All periods commencing on or after December 24, 2004 are referred to herein as a "Successor" period. The thirty-eight weeks that ended December 23, 2004 occurred prior to the consummation of the Loews Acquisition and are referred to herein as the "Predecessor" period. As a result of the merger with Marquee, we are required to separately present our operating results for the Predecessor and the Successor in the thirty-eight weeks ended December 23, 2004 and the fourteen weeks ended March 31, 2005 under generally accepted accounting principles. In the following discussion, the results for the fifty-two weeks ended March 31, 2005 are adjusted to reflect the pro forma effect of the merger with Marquee as if it had occurred on April 2, 2004. Pro forma adjustments relate primarily to decreased rent expense, resulting from unfavorable leases; increased depreciation and amortization, resulting from increases in fixed asset and intangibles values and increased interest expense resulting from increases in corporate borrowings. We believe this is the most meaningful and practical way to comment on our results of operations.

        The following table sets forth our revenues, costs and expenses attributable to our United States and Canada and International theatrical exhibition operations and Other businesses. Reference is made to note 13 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements and to note 16 to our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus for additional information about our operations by operating segment.

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        Fiscal years 2007, 2006 and 2005 include 52 weeks.

 
  26 Weeks
Ended
September 27,
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September 28,
2006

  52 Weeks
Ended
March 29,
2007

  52 Weeks
Ended
March 30,
2006

  14 Weeks
Ended
March 31,
2005

  38 Weeks Ended
December 23,
2004

  Pro Forma
Adjust-
ments

  Pro Forma
52 Weeks Ended
March 31,
2005

 
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

   
   
 
Revenues                                                  
U.S. and Canada theatrical exhibition                                                  
  Admissions   $ 840,547   $ 807,429   $ 1,564,850   $ 1,110,464   $ 292,514   $ 836,254   $ —   $ 1,128,768  
  Concessions     344,064     325,749     627,179     443,580     115,997     326,086     —     442,083  
  Other theatre     35,709     49,811     92,823     76,485     14,052     43,306     —     57,358  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      1,220,320     1,182,989     2,284,852     1,630,529     422,563     1,205,646     —     1,628,209  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
International theatrical exhibition                                                  
  Admissions     54,700     50,784     95,089     27,570     4,796     11,222     —     16,018  
  Concessions     36,366     32,040     59,139     12,448     1,269     2,884     —     4,153  
  Other theatre     12,510     11,536     22,318     3,424     365     709     —     1,074  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      103,576     94,360     176,546     43,442     6,430     14,815     —     21,245  
Other     —     36     173     12,907     10,467     38,811     —     49,278  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Total revenues   $ 1,323,896   $ 1,277,385   $ 2,461,571   $ 1,686,878   $ 439,460   $ 1,259,272     —   $ 1,698,732  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Costs and Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
U.S. and Canada theatrical exhibition                                                  
  Film exhibition costs   $ 449,457   $ 425,027   $ 815,321   $ 583,626   $ 150,557   $ 447,412     —   $ 597,969  
  Concession costs     36,915     35,054     65,567     47,922     12,575     37,161     —     49,736  
  Theatre operating expense     301,392     294,300     569,924     421,665     103,578     286,706     —     390,284  
  Rent     213,176     210,564     419,443     317,181     77,804     214,927     (3,229 )   289,502  
  Preopening expense     2,341     2,190     4,776     5,768     39     1,292     —     1,331  
  Theatre and other closure expense     (16,466 )   7,690     8,966     1,313     988     10,758     —     11,746  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
        986,815     974,825     1,883,997     1,377,475     345,541     998,256     (3,229 )   1,340,568  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
International theatrical exhibition                                                  
  Film exhibition costs     24,168     22,144     40,483     11,727     2,190     5,315     —     7,505  
  Concession costs     8,258     7,738     14,144     2,659     226     719     —     945  
  Theatre operating expense     24,670     23,194     47,363     14,888     1,551     6,281     —     7,832  
  Rent     15,113     13,508     26,481     12,697     2,972     8,807     (2,231 )   9,548  
  Pre-opening expense     —     939     1,793     839     —     —     —     —  
  Theatre and other closure expense     20     20     45     (712 )   —     —     —     —  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      72,229     67,543     130,309     42,098     6,939     21,122     (2,231 )   25,830  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other     79     946     1,789     14,969     10,461     31,440     —     41,901  
Theatre and other closure expense (included in other)     —     —     —     —     279     —     —     279  
General and administrative expense:                                                  
  Acquisition and Transaction Costs     5,734     5,826     12,447     12,523     22,286     42,732     —     65,018  
  Management Fee     2,500     2,500     5,000     2,000     500     —     1,500     2,000  
  Other     25,706     30,041     55,875     40,251     14,615     33,727     —     48,342  
Restructuring Charge     —     —     —     3,980     4,926     —     —     4,926  
Depreciation and amortization     125,438     128,530     256,472     164,047     43,931     86,052     27,798     157,781  
Impairment of long-lived assets     —     —     10,686     11,974     —     —     —     —  
Disposition of assets and other gains     (1,698 )   (5,850 )   (11,183 )   (997 )   (302 )   (2,715 )   —     (3,017 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Total costs and expenses   $ 1,216,803   $ 1,204,361   $ 2,345,392   $ 1,668,320   $ 449,176   $ 1,210,614   $ 23,838   $ 1,683,628  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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For the Twenty-Six Weeks Ended September 27, 2007 and September 28, 2006

        Revenues.    Total revenues increased 3.6%, or $46,511,000, during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 compared to the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2006.

        U.S. and Canada theatrical exhibition revenues increased 3.2%, or $37,331,000, during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 compared to the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2006. Admissions revenues increased 4.1%, or $33,118,000, during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 compared to the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2006, due to a 4.9% increase in average ticket prices, partially offset by a 0.8% decrease in attendance. Admissions revenues at comparable theatres (theatres operated on or before the first quarter of fiscal 2007) increased 3.3%, or $25,305,000, during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 from the comparable period last year. Based upon available industry sources, box office revenues of our comparable theatres performed in line with overall performance of industry comparable theatres in the markets where we operate. The increase in average ticket price was primarily due to our practice of periodically reviewing ticket prices and the discounts we offer and making selective adjustments based upon such factors as general inflationary trends and conditions in local markets. Concessions revenues increased 5.6%, or $18,315,000, during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 compared to the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2006 due to a 6.4% increase in average concessions per patron due primarily to price increases and an increase in units sold per patron, partially offset by the decrease in attendance. Other theatre revenues decreased 28.3%, or $14,102,000, during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 compared to the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2006. Included in other theatre revenues is our share of on-screen advertising revenues generated by NCM. The decrease in other theatre revenues was primarily due to increases in on-screen advertising revenues as a result of the new Exhibitor Services Agreement with NCM. See Note 1—Basis of Presentation for discussion of the change in estimate for revenues recorded during the thirteen weeks ended September 27, 2007.

        International theatrical exhibition revenues increased 9.8%, or $9,216,000, during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 compared to the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2006. Admissions revenues increased by 7.7%, or $3,916,000, due to a 6.2% increase in average ticket price and a 1.4% increase in attendance. We opened one theatre with 12 screens in Mexico since September 28, 2006. Concessions revenues increased 13.5%, or $4,326,000, due to a 11.9% increase in concessions per patron and the increase in attendance. Concessions per patron increased in Mexico due primarily to price increases and promotions designed to increase transaction size and incidence of purchase. International revenues were positively impacted by a weaker U.S. dollar, although this did not contribute materially to our consolidated earnings from continuing operations.

        Costs and expenses.    Total costs and expenses increased 1.0%, or $12,442,000, during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 compared to the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2006.

        U.S. and Canada theatrical exhibition costs and expenses increased 1.2%, or $11,990,000, during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 compared to the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2006. Film exhibition costs increased 5.7%, or $24,430,000, during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 compared to the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2006 due to the increase in admissions revenues and to an increase in the percentage of admissions paid to film distributors. As a percentage of admissions revenues, film exhibition costs were 53.5% in the current period as compared with 52.6% in the prior period due to higher grossing films, which generally carry higher payment terms than do lower grossing films. Concession costs increased 5.3%, or $1,861,000, during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 compared to the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2006 due to the increase in concessions revenues, partially offset by the decrease in concession costs as a percentage of concessions revenues. As a percentage of concessions revenues, concession costs were 10.7% in the current period compared with 10.8% in the prior period. As a percentage of revenues, theatre operating expense was 24.7% in the current period as compared to 24.9% in the prior period.

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Preopening expense increased $151,000 during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 due primarily to the increase in screen additions during the period. Rent expense increased 1.2%, or $2,612,000, during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 compared to the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2006. During the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007, we recognized $16,466,000 of theatre and other closure income due primarily to lease terminations negotiated on favorable terms for three of our theatres that were closed during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 or where the lease was terminated during this period. During the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2006, we recognized $7,690,000 of theatre and other closure expense related primarily to the closure of three theatres with 22 screens and to accretion of the closure liability related to theatres closed during prior periods.

        International theatrical exhibition costs and expenses increased 6.9%, or $4,686,000, during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 compared to the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2006. Film exhibition costs increased 9.1%, or $2,024,000, during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 compared to the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2006 due to the increase in admissions revenues and an increase in the percentage of admissions paid to film distributors. Concession costs increased $520,000 during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 compared to the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2006 due to the increase in concession revenues. As a percentage of concessions revenues, concession costs were 22.7% in the current period compared with 24.2% in the prior period. The decrease in our concession costs as a percentage of concessions revenues was due primarily to sales of higher margin products during the current period compared to the prior period and inventory control programs. As a percentage of revenues, theatre operating expense was 23.8% in the current period compared to 24.6% in the prior period. Rent expense increased 11.9%, or $1,605,000, during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 compared to the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2006 primarily due to the opening of one theatre with 12 screens in Mexico since September 28, 2006. International costs and expenses were negatively impacted by a weaker U.S. dollar, although this did not contribute materially to our consolidated earnings from continuing operations. We continually monitor the performance of our international theatres, and factors such as changing consumer preferences for filmed entertainment in international markets and our inability to sublease vacant retail space could negatively impact operating results and result in future closures, sales, dispositions and theatre closure charges prior to expiration of underlying lease agreements.

General and Administrative Expense:

        Merger, acquisition and transaction costs.    Merger, acquisition and transaction costs decreased $92,000 from $5,826,000 to $5,734,000 during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 compared to the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2006. Current period costs are primarily comprised of professional and consulting expenses related to a proposed initial public offering of Marquee Holdings Inc. common stock that was withdrawn on June 19, 2007 and preacquisition expenses for casualty insurance losses related to the Merger with Loews.

        Management fees.    Management fees were unchanged during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007. Management fees of $1,250,000 are paid quarterly, in advance, to our Sponsors in exchange for consulting and other services.

        Other.    Other general and administrative expense decreased 14.4%, or $4,335,000, during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 compared to the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2006. The decrease in other general and administrative expenses is primarily due to a decrease in pension expense of $2,440,000 related to an amendment to freeze our plans as of December 31, 2006 and a decrease in incentive compensation of $1,047,000 related to declines in expected annual operating performance as a percentage of the annual target underlying our annual incentive plan. Additionally, stock compensation expense decreased $1,036,000 during the twenty-six weeks ended

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September 27, 2007 compared to the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2006 due to the accelerated vesting of certain options as a result of entry into a separation and general release agreement with the holder of these options during the thirteen weeks ended March 29, 2007 and forfeitures during the thirteen weeks ended September 27, 2007. As a result of the accelerated vesting during the prior year and forfeitures during the current year, there is no expense related to these options during the current year.

        Depreciation and Amortization.    Depreciation and amortization decreased 2.4%, or $3,092,000, compared to the prior period. The prior year includes a cumulative adjustment to depreciation expense of $2.2 million related to adjustments to fair value for the merger.

        Disposition of Assets and Other Gains.    Disposition of assets and other gains were $1,698,000 in the current period compared to $5,850,000 in the prior period. The current and prior periods include $1,980,000 and $7,880,000, respectively, of settlements received related to fireproofing litigation recoveries at various theatres. The current year also includes contingent legal expense related to the litigation recoveries of $457,000. The prior year also includes a loss on the dispositions of theatres in the United States as required by and in connection with the Mergers of $2,030,000.

        Other Income.    Other income includes $7,382,000 and $7,434,000 of income related to the derecognition of stored value card liabilities as to which we believe future redemption to be remote, during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 and September 28, 2006, respectively. Other income includes insurance recoveries related to Hurricane Katrina of $1,246,000 for property losses in excess of property carrying cost and $397,000 for business interruption during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007.

        Interest Expense.    Interest expense decreased 10.5%, or $12,110,000, primarily due to decreased borrowings.

        AMC received net proceeds upon completion of the NCM initial public offering and debt financing of $517,122,000. We used the net proceeds from the NCM initial public offering, along with cash on hand, to redeem our Notes due 2011, our Floating Notes due 2010 and our Notes due 2012. On March 19, 2007 we redeemed $212,811,000 aggregate principal amount of our Notes due 2011 at 100% of principal value, on March 23, 2007 we redeemed $205,000,000 aggregate principal amount of our Floating Notes due 2010 at 103% of principal value and on March 23, 2007 we redeemed $175,000,000 aggregate principal amount of our Notes due 2012 at 104.938% of principal value.

        To help finance the $652,800,000 dividend paid to our stockholders discussed in note 6 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus, we entered into the Parent Term Loan Facility on June 13, 2007 for net proceeds of $396,000,000. The interest rate on borrowings under the Parent Term Loan Facility was 10.60% per annum as of September 27, 2007.

        Equity in (Earnings) Losses of Non-Consolidated Entities.    Equity in earnings of non-consolidated entities were ($27,425,000) in the current period compared to losses of $2,455,000 in the prior period. Equity in earnings of HGCSA were ($18,743,000) during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 and include the gain related to the disposition of $18,751,000. Equity in (earnings) losses related to our investment in National CineMedia, LLC was ($7,649,000) and $2,532,000 for the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 and September 28, 2006, respectively.

        Investment Income.    Investment income was $21,426,000 for the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 compared to $6,060,000 for the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2006. The twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 includes a gain on the sale of our investment in Fandango of $15,977,000. Interest income decreased $1,086,000 from the prior period due primarily to lower rates of interest earned combined with lower overall cash and equivalents available for investment.

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        Income Tax Provision.    The provision for income taxes from continuing operations was $32,900,000 for the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 and $2,200,000 for the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2006 and increased due primarily to the increase in earnings from continuing operations before income taxes. See Note 11 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus.

        Earnings from Discontinued Operations, Net.    On May 11, 2006, we sold our operations in Iberia, including four theatres with 86 screens in Spain and one theatre with 20 screens in Portugal. At the date of the sale these operations did not meet the criteria for discontinued operations because of continuing involvement in the region through an equity method investment in Yelmo. In December 2006, we disposed of our investment in Yelmo, including 27 theatres with 310 screens in Spain, and the results of the operations in Iberia have now been classified as discontinued operations. See Note 3 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus for the components of the earnings from discontinued operations.

        Net Earnings (Loss)    Net earnings were $28,861,000 and a loss of $(31,015,000) for the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 and September 28, 2006, respectively.

For the Year Ended March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006

        Revenues.    Total revenues increased 45.9%, or $774,693,000, during the year ended March 29, 2007 compared to the year ended March 30, 2006. This increase included approximately $633,436,000 of additional admission and concessions revenues resulting from the Loews Acquisition.

        U.S. and Canada theatrical exhibition revenues increased 40.1%, or $654,323,000, during the year ended March 29, 2007 compared to the year ended March 30, 2006. Admissions revenues increased 40.9%, or $454,386,000, during the year ended March 29, 2007 compared to the year ended March 30, 2006, due to a 32.7% increase in total attendance, including the increased attendance and admissions revenues of $375,953,000 due to the Loews Acquisition, and a 6.2% increase in average ticket prices. Admissions revenues at comparable theatres (theatres opened on or before the first quarter of fiscal 2006) increased 7.9% during the year ended March 29, 2007 over the comparable period last year, primarily due to a 5.0% increase in average ticket price and a 2.8% increase in attendance at comparable theatres. The increase in average ticket price was primarily due to our practice of periodically reviewing ticket prices and the discounts we offer and making selective adjustments based upon such factors as general inflationary trends and conditions in local markets. Based upon available industry sources, box office revenues of our comparable theatres (including comparable theatres acquired in the Loews Acquisition) performed in line with overall performance of industry comparable theatres in the markets where we operate. Concessions revenues increased 41.4%, or $183,599,000, during the year ended March 29, 2007 compared to the year ended March 30, 2006 due to the increase in attendance and a 6.6% increase in average concessions per patron related primarily to price increases. Concession revenues increased by $140,807,000 due to the Loews Acquisition. Other theatre revenues increased 21.4%, or $16,338,000, during the year ended March 29, 2007 compared to the year ended March 30, 2006. Included in other theatre revenues are our share of on-screen advertising revenues generated by NCN and NCM. The increase in other theatre revenues was primarily due to increases in on-screen advertising revenues as a result of the Loews Acquisition.

        International theatrical exhibition revenues increased $133,104,000 during the year ended March 29, 2007 compared to the year ended March 30, 2006. Admissions revenues increased by $70,224,000 due to the theatres acquired in Mexico in the Loews Acquisition. Overall, admissions revenues increased $67,519,000 during the year ended March 29, 2007 compared to the year ended March 30, 2006. Concessions revenues increased $46,452,000 due to the theatres acquired in Mexico in the Loews Acquisition. Overall, concession revenues increased $46,691,000 during the year ended March 29, 2007 compared to the year ended March 30, 2006.

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        Revenues from Other decreased 98.7%, or $12,734,000, during the year ended March 29, 2007 compared to the year ended March 30, 2006 due to the contribution of NCN's net assets to NCM on March 29, 2005 and the related run-off of customer contracts. The revenues of NCN during fiscal 2006 and 2007 are comprised of customer contracts entered into prior to March 29, 2005. Our share of advertising revenues generated by NCM are included in U.S. and Canada Other theatre revenues.

        Costs and expenses.    Total costs and expenses increased 40.6%, or $677,072,000, during the year ended March 29, 2007 compared to the year ended March 30, 2006. The effect of the Loews Acquisition was an increase in total costs and expenses of approximately $565,751,000.

        U.S. and Canada theatrical exhibition costs and expenses increased 36.8%, or $506,522,000, during the year ended March 29, 2007 compared to the year ended March 30, 2006. Film exhibition costs increased 39.7%, or $231,695,000, during the year ended March 29, 2007 compared to the year ended March 30, 2006 due to the increase in admissions revenues, offset by a decrease in the percentage of admissions paid to film distributors. As a percentage of admissions revenues, film exhibition costs were 52.1% in the current period as compared with 52.6% in the prior period due to more favorable film rental terms primarily from theatres acquired in the Loews Acquisition. Concession costs increased 36.8%, or $17,645,000, during the year ended March 29, 2007 compared to the year ended March 30, 2006 due to the increase in concessions revenues, partially offset by a decrease in concession costs as a percentage of concessions revenues. As a percentage of concessions revenues, concession costs were 10.5% in the current period compared with 10.8% in the prior period. As a percentage of revenues, theatre operating expense was 24.9% in the current period as compared to 25.9% in the prior period. Rent expense increased 32.2%, or $102,262,000, during the year ended March 29, 2007 compared to the year ended March 30, 2006 primarily due to the Loews Acquisition, which increased rent expense by approximately $84,523,000. During the year ended March 29, 2007, we recognized $8,966,000 of theatre and other closure expense due primarily to the closure of 26 theatres with 253 screens and to accretion of the closure liability related to theatres closed during prior periods. During the year ended March 30, 2006, we recognized $1,313,000 of theatre and other closure expense related primarily to accretion of the closure liability related to theatres closed during prior periods.

        International theatrical exhibition costs and expenses increased $88,211,000 during the year ended March 29, 2007 compared to the year ended March 30, 2006. Film exhibition costs increased $28,756,000 during the year ended March 29, 2007 compared to the year ended March 30, 2006 due to the increase in admissions revenues. Overall, film exhibition costs increased $30,042,000 during the year ended March 29, 2007 compared to the year ended March 30, 2006 due to the theatres acquired in Mexico. Concession costs increased $11,485,000 during the year ended March 29, 2007 compared to the year ended March 30, 2006 due to the increase in concession revenues. Overall, concession costs increased $11,362,000 during the year ended March 29, 2007 compared to the year ended March 30, 2006 due to the theatres acquired in Mexico. As a percentage of revenues, theatre operating expense was 26.8% in the current period compared to 34.3% in the prior period. Theatre operating expense as a percentage of revenues in Mexico were 25.2% in the current period. Rent expense increased $13,784,000 during the year ended March 29, 2007 compared to the year ended March 30, 2006 primarily as a result of the theatres acquired in Mexico. We continually monitor the performance of our international theatres, and factors such as changing consumer preferences for filmed entertainment in international markets and our inability to sublease vacant retail space could negatively impact operating results and result in future closures, sales, dispositions and theatre closure charges prior to expiration of underlying lease agreements.

        Costs and expenses from Other decreased 88.0%, or $13,180,000, during the year ended March 29, 2007 compared to the year ended March 30, 2006 due to the contribution of net assets by NCN to NCM and run-off of customer contracts.

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General and Administrative:

        Merger, acquisition and transaction costs.    Merger, acquisition and transaction costs decreased $76,000 from $12,523,000 to $12,447,000 during the year ended March 29, 2007 compared to the year ended March 30, 2006. Current year costs are primarily comprised of professional and consulting, repairs and maintenance to update certain of the Loews theatres and salaries costs related to the Loews Acquisition, a proposed initial public offering and other potential divestiture activities. Professional and consulting costs include $2,451,000 of expenses related to a proposed initial public offering of common stock that was withdrawn.

        Management fees.    Management fees increased $3,000,000 during the year ended March 29, 2007. For fiscal 2007, management fees of $1,250,000 were paid quarterly, in advance, to our Sponsors in exchange for consulting and other services.

        Other.    Other general and administrative expense increased 38.8%, or $15,624,000, during the year ended March 29, 2007 compared to the year ended March 30, 2006. We incurred increased expense at Cinemex of $7,905,000, incentive-based compensation increased $2,412,000 due to improvements in operating results and we experienced increases in other salaries of $7,179,000 and professional services and consulting of $1,648,000 primarily related to the Loews Acquisition and a payment of $2,465,000 to one of our former executive officers pursuant to his separation and general release agreement. Additionally, stock compensation expense increased $7,135,000 based on the increase in estimated fair value for outstanding liability classified options and accelerated vesting of these options as a result of entry into a separation and general release agreement with the holder of these options (see note 9 to our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus). These increases were partially offset by a curtailment gain of $10,983,000 related to our defined benefit pension plan (see note 12 to our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus).

        Restructuring Charges.    Restructuring charges were $0 during the year ended March 29, 2007 as compared to $3,980,000 during the year ended March 30, 2006. The prior period expenses are primarily related to one-time termination benefits and other costs related to the displacement of approximately 200 associates related to an organizational restructuring, which was completed to create a simplified organizational structure and contribution of assets by NCN to NCM.

        Impairment of Long-Lived Assets.    During fiscal 2007 we recognized a non-cash impairment loss of $10,686,000 on 10 theatres with 117 screens (in New York, Washington, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Texas, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts). Of the charge, $1,404,000 was related to intangible assets, net and $9,282,000 was related to property, net. During fiscal 2006 we recognized a non-cash impairment loss of $11,974,000 on four theatres with 66 screens (in Ohio, Illinois, New York and New Jersey). The entire charge was related to property. The estimated future cash flows of these theatres, undiscounted and without interest charges, were less than the carrying value of the theatre assets. We continually evaluate the future plans for certain of our theatres, which may include selling theatres or closing theatres and terminating the leases.

        Depreciation and Amortization.    Depreciation and amortization increased 56.3%, or $92,425,000, compared to the prior period, due primarily to increased asset values recorded as a result of the Loews Acquisition.

        Disposition of Assets and Other Gains.    Disposition of assets and other gains were $11,183,000 in the current period compared to $997,000 in the prior period. The current and prior periods include $13,130,000 and $935,000, respectively, of settlements received related to fireproofing litigation recoveries at various theatres (see note 13 to our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus). The current period includes a loss on the Loews Dispositions of $1,946,000.

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        Other Income.    Other income includes $10,992,000 and $8,699,000 of income related to the derecognition of stored value card liabilities where we believe future redemption to be remote, during the year ended March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, respectively. Other income includes insurance recoveries related to Hurricane Katrina of $2,469,000 for property losses in excess of property carrying cost and $294,000 for business interruption during the year ended March 29, 2007. Other income also includes insurance recoveries related to Hurricane Katrina of $3,032,000 for property losses related to Hurricane Katrina, net of disposition losses of $346,000 and $1,968,000 for business interruption during the year ended March 30, 2006. During the year ended March 29, 2007 we recorded a loss on redemption of debt as described below of $3,488,000.

        Interest Expense.    Interest expense increased 62.4%, or $89,272,000, primarily due to increased borrowings.

        On January 26, 2006, we issued $325,000,000 of the Notes due 2016 and entered into our senior secured credit facility for $850,000,000, of which $643,500,000 is currently outstanding as a variable rate term note. We also incurred interest expense related to debt held by Cinemex of $12,258,000 during fiscal 2007.

        AMC received net proceeds upon completion of the NCM, Inc. IPO of $517,122,000. We used the net proceeds from the NCM, Inc. IPO, along with cash on hand, to redeem the Notes due 2011, the Floating Notes due 2010 and the Notes due 2012. On March 19, 2007 we redeemed $212,811,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes due 2011 at 100% of principal value, on March 23, 2007 we redeemed $205,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Floating Notes due 2010 at 103% of principal value and on March 23, 2007 we redeemed $175,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes due 2012 at 104.938% of principal value. Our loss on redemption of these notes including call premiums and the write off of unamortized deferred charges and premiums was $3,488,000.

        Equity in (Earnings) Losses of Non-Consolidated Entities.    Equity in earnings of non-consolidated entities were $233,704,000 in the current period compared to losses of $7,807,000 in the prior period. Equity in (earnings) losses related to our investment in National CineMedia, LLC were ($234,213,000) and $5,478,000 for the year ended March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, respectively. We received net proceeds upon completion of the NCM initial public offering of $517,122,000. We recorded deferred revenues of $231,308,000 for the proceeds we received related to modification payments to our ESA with National CineMedia, LLC. We recorded the $285,814,000 of remaining proceeds we received from the NCM IPO for the redemption of our preferred and common units to first reduce our recorded equity method investment to $0 and second to reflect the remaining proceeds as equity in earnings of non-consolidated entities. As a result we recorded a change of interest gain of $132,622,000 pursuant to SAB Topic 5H and received distributions in excess of our investment in National CineMedia, LLC related to the redemption of preferred and common units of $106,188,000. See note 6 to our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus.

        Investment Income.    Investment income was $18,191,000 for the year ended March 29, 2007 compared to $3,409,000 for the year ended March 28, 2006. Interest income increased $14,786,000 from the prior period due primarily to larger amounts of cash and equivalents available for investment.

        Income Tax Provision (Benefit).    The provision for income taxes from continuing operations was $31,500,000 for the year ended March 29, 2007 and $71,800,000 for the year ended March 30, 2006. See note 10 to our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus.

        Loss from Discontinued Operations, Net.    On May 11, 2006, we sold our operations in Iberia, including 4 theatres with 86 screens in Spain and 1 theatre with 20 screens in Portugal. At the date of the sale these operations did not meet the criteria for discontinued operations because of continuing involvement in the region through an equity method investment in Yelmo. In December 2006, we disposed of our investment in Yelmo, including 27 theatres with 310 screens in Spain, and the results of

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the operations in Iberia have now been classified as discontinued operations. On June 30, 2005, we sold Japan AMC Theatres, Inc., including four theatres in Japan with 63 screens, and classified its operations as discontinued operations. The information presented for all fiscal 2007 and 2006 reflects the new classifications. See note 3 to our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus for the components of the loss from discontinued operations.

        Net Earnings (Loss).    Net earnings (loss) was $116,907,000 and ($216,223,000) for the year ended March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, respectively.

For the Year Ended March 30, 2006 and Pro Forma Year Ended March 31, 2005

        Revenues.    Total revenues decreased 0.7%, or $11,854,000, during the year ended March 30, 2006 compared to the pro forma year ended March 31, 2005. This decrease was mitigated by approximately $118,840,000 of additional admission and concessions revenues resulting from the Loews Dispositions.

        U.S. and Canada theatrical exhibition revenues increased 0.1%, or $2,320,000 during the year ended March 30, 2006 compared to the pro forma year ended March 31, 2005. Admissions revenues decreased 1.6% or $18,304,000 during the year ended March 30, 2006 compared to the pro forma year ended March 31, 2005, due to a 5.4% decrease in total attendance, partially offset by a 4.0% increase in average ticket prices and the increased attendance and admissions revenues ($70,846,000) due to the Loews Acquisition. Attendance at comparable theatres (theatres opened on or before April 2, 2004 and operated throughout the last two fiscal years) was down 11.8%. Industry-wide box office declined 4%, with attendance estimated to be down nearly 7% in the aggregate (down 10.0% for comparable screens), offset by average ticket price increases estimated to be up 3%. The year over year performance of our U.S. and Canada comparable screens versus industry-wide comparable screens was impacted primarily by competition from new build openings. The increase in average ticket price was primarily due to our practice of periodically reviewing ticket prices and the discounts we offer and making selective adjustments based upon such factors as general inflationary trends and conditions in local markets. Concessions revenues increased 0.3%, or $1,497,000, during the year ended March 30, 2006 compared to the pro forma year ended March 31, 2005 due to a 6.0% increase in average concessions per patron related to price increases and an increase in units sold per patron, partially offset by the decrease in attendance. Concession revenues increased by $27,262,000 due to the Loews Acquisition. Other theatre revenues increased 33.3% during the year ended March 30, 2006 compared to the pro forma year ended March 31, 2005. Included in other theatre revenues are our share of on-screen advertising revenues generated by NCN and NCM. The increase in other theatre revenues was primarily due to increases in on-screen advertising revenues.

        International theatrical exhibition revenues increased $22,197,000, during the year ended March 30, 2006 compared to the pro forma year ended March 31, 2005. Admissions revenues increased $12,791,000 due to the theatres acquired in Mexico in the Loews Acquisition. Overall, admissions revenues increased $11,552,000, during the year ended March 30, 2006 compared to the pro forma year ended March 31, 2005 primarily due to the theatres acquired in Mexico. Concession revenues increased $7,942,000 due to the theatres acquired in Mexico in the Loews Acquisition. Overall, concession revenues increased $8,295,000 during the year ended March 30, 2006 compared to the pro forma year ended March 31, 2005 due primarily to the theatres acquired in Mexico.

        Revenues from Other decreased 73.8% during the year ended March 30, 2006 compared to the pro forma year ended March 31, 2005 due to the contribution of NCN's net assets to NCM on March 29, 2005. The revenues of NCN during fiscal 2006 are related to run-off of customer contracts entered into prior to March 29, 2005. Our share of advertising revenues generated by NCM are included in U.S. and Canada other theatre revenues.

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        Costs and expenses.    Total costs and expenses decreased 0.9%, or $15,308,000, during the year ended March 30, 2006 compared to the pro forma year ended March 31, 2005. The effect of the Loews Acquisition was an increase in total costs and expenses of approximately $110,401,000.

        U.S. and Canada theatrical exhibition costs and expenses increased 2.8% during the year ended March 30, 2006 compared to the pro forma year ended March 31, 2005. Film exhibition costs decreased 2.4% during the year ended March 30, 2006 compared to the pro forma year ended March 31, 2005 due to the decrease in admissions revenues, offset by a decrease in the percentage of admissions paid to film distributors. As a percentage of admissions revenues, film exhibition costs were 52.6% in the current period as compared with 53.0% in the pro forma period due to more favorable film rental terms primarily from the Loews Acquisition. Concession costs decreased 3.6% during the year ended March 30, 2006 compared to the pro forma year ended March 31, 2005 due to the decrease in concessions costs as a percentage of concession revenues, partially offset by the increase in concessions revenues. As a percentage of concessions revenues concession costs were 10.8% in the current period compared with 11.3% in the pro forma period. As a percentage of revenues, theatre operating expense was 25.9% in the current period as compared to 24.0% in the pro forma period. Rent expense increased 9.6% during the year ended March 30, 2006 compared to the pro forma year ended March 31, 2005 primarily due to the Loews Acquisition which increased rent expense by $18,415,000. The 2005 pro forma adjustment for $3,229,000 to reduce rent expense results from amortization of step-ups in unfavorable leases recorded in connection with the merger with Marquee. During the year ended March 30, 2006, we recognized $601,000 of theatre and other closure expense due primarily to accretion of the closure liability related to theatres closed during prior periods. During the pro forma year ended March 31, 2005, we recognized $11,746,000 of theatre and other closure expense related primarily to the closure of three theatres with 22 screens.

        International theatrical exhibition costs and expenses increased $16,268,000 during the year ended March 30, 2006 compared to the pro forma year ended March 31, 2005. Film exhibition costs increased $4,897,000 due to the theatres acquired in Mexico in the Loews Acquisition. Overall, film exhibition costs increased $4,222,000 during the year ended March 30, 2006 compared to the pro forma year ended March 31, 2005 due primarily to the theatres acquired in Mexico. Concession costs increased $1,735,000 due to the theatres acquired in Mexico in the Loews Acquisition. Overall, concession costs increased $1,714,000 during the year ended March 30, 2006 compared to the pro forma year ended March 31, 2005 due primarily to the theatres acquired in Mexico. As a percentage of revenues, theatre operating expense was 34.3% in the current period compared to 36.9% in the pro forma prior period. Rent expense increased 33.0% during the year ended March 30, 2006 compared to the pro forma year ended March 31, 2005 primarily as a result of the Loews Acquisition. The 2005 pro forma adjustment for $2,231,000 to reduce rent expense results from the amortization of step-ups in unfavorable leases recorded in connection with the Loews Acquisition. We continually monitor the performance of our international theatres and factors such as our ability to obtain film product, changing consumer preferences for filmed entertainment in international markets and our ability to sublease vacant retail space which could negatively impact operating results and result in future closures, sales, depositions, and theatre closure charges prior to expiration of underlying lease agreements.

        Costs and expenses from Other decreased 64.3% during the year ended March 30, 2006 compared to the pro forma year ended March 31, 2005 due to the contribution of net assets by NCN to NCM.

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General and Administrative:

        Merger and acquisition costs.    Merger and acquisition costs decreased $52,495,000 from $65,018,000 to $12,523,000 during the year ended March 30, 2006 compared to the pro forma year ended March 31, 2005. The prior year costs were higher primarily due to the costs associated with the Loews Acquisition. Current year costs are primarily comprised of costs related to the Loews Acquisition and other potential acquisition and divestiture activities.

        Management fees.    Management fees were $2,000,000 for the year ended March 30, 2006 and the pro forma year ended March 31, 2005. The 2005 pro forma adjustment for $1,500,000 to management fee expense represents the adjustment necessary to record the annual management fee of $2,000,000 which was required to be paid quarterly, in advance, to our Sponsors in exchange for consulting and other services under an agreement entered into in connection with the Loews Acquisition. For fiscal 2007, management fees of $1,250,000 will be paid quarterly, in advance, to our Sponsors in exchange for consulting and other services.

        Other.    Other general and administrative expense decreased 16.7%, or $8,091,000, during the year ended March 30, 2006 compared to the pro forma year ended March 31, 2005 primarily due to a $4,648,000 decrease in incentive-based compensation, due to our decline in operating results and a $6,102,000 decrease in salaries and benefits as a result of our organizational restructuring activities.

        Restructuring Charge.    Restructuring charges were $3,980,000 during the year ended March 30, 2006 as compared to $4,926,000 during the pro forma year ended March 31, 2005. These expenses are primarily related to one-time termination benefits and other costs related to the displacement of approximately 200 associates related to an organizational restructuring, which was completed to create a simplified organizational structure and contribution of assets by NCN to NCM. Our organizational restructuring is complete.

        Depreciation and Amortization.    Depreciation and amortization increased 4.0%, or $6,266,000, compared to the pro forma period ended March 31, 2005, due primarily to the Loews Acquisition. The 2005 pro forma adjustment for $27,798,000 to increase depreciation and amortization primarily resulted from an increase in asset basis of approximately $130,000,000 recorded in connection with the Loews Acquisition.

        Impairment of Long-Lived Assets.    During fiscal 2006 we recognized a non-cash impairment loss of $11,974,000 on four theatres with 66 screens (in Ohio, Illinois, New York and New Jersey). The entire charge was taken against property. The estimated future cash flows of these theatres, undiscounted and without interest charges, were less than the carrying value of the theatre assets. We continually evaluate the future plans for certain of our theatres, which may include selling theatres or closing theatres and terminating the leases. No impairment loss was recorded in fiscal 2005.

        Disposition of Assets and Other Gains.    Disposition of assets and other gains were $997,000 in the current period compared to $3,017,000 in the pro forma period. The current period and pro forma period ended March 31, 2005 include $935,000 and $2,610,000, respectively, of settlements received related to fireproofing claims at various theatres (see note 13 to our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus). The current period also includes miscellaneous disposal gains of $62,000. The pro forma period ended March 31, 2005 also included miscellaneous gains of $407,000.

        Other Income.    Other income includes $8,699,000 of income related to the derecognition of stored value card liabilities where we believe future redemption to be remote, insurance recoveries of $3,032,000 for property losses related to Hurricane Katrina, net of disposition losses of $346,000 and $1,968,000 of business interruption insurance recoveries related to Hurricane Katrina, partially offset by financing costs incurred in connection with the write off of our deferred financing charges of

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$3,535,000. Other income, for the prior year on a pro forma basis, primarily included $6,745,000 of income related to the derecognition of stored value card liabilities.

        Interest Expense.    Interest expense increased $15,112,000 during the year ended March 30, 2006 compared to the pro forma year ended March 31, 2005. The increase primarily relates to increased borrowings used to fund the Loews Acquisition. Included in the pro forma period ended March 31, 2005 is an adjustment for $1,348,000 of additional interest expense which primarily records the borrowings from the Loews Acquisition as if it had occurred at the beginning of the period.

        On January 26, 2006, AMC Entertainment issued $325,000,000 of the Notes due 2016 and entered into our senior secured credit facility for $850,000,000, of which $650,000,000 is currently outstanding as a variable rate term note. Interest on these notes was $6,528,000 and $7,985,000, respectively during fiscal 2006. We also incurred interest expense related to debt held by Cinemex of $2,110,000 during fiscal 2006.

        Equity in (Earnings) Losses of Non-Consolidated Entities.    Equity in losses of non-consolidated entities were $7,807,000 in the Successor period ended March 30, 2006 compared to income of $290,000 in the prior year. Current year equity in losses related to our investment in NCM were $5,478,000.

        Investment Loss (Income).    Investment income was $3,409,000 for the Successor period ended March 30, 2006 compared to income of $5,639,000 for the pro forma period ended March 31, 2005. Included in the pro forma period ended March 31, 2005 is an adjustment for $3,896,000 reducing interest income which would have been received if the Loews Acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the period. Interest income for the Successor period ended March 30, 2006 was $2,930,000. The prior periods interest income was higher primarily due to the escrow funds and increased cash available for investment during that period.

        Income Tax Provision (Benefit).    The provision for income taxes from continuing operations was $71,800,000 for the Successor period ended March 30, 2006 compared to a benefit of $6,420,000 for the pro forma period ended March 31, 2005. The provision for the Successor period ended March 30, 2006 included a charge for a full valuation allowance on all U.S. tax jurisdiction net deferred tax assets with the exception of those U.S. net deferred tax assets acquired in connection with the Loews Acquisition. The pro forma period ended March 31, 2005 includes a pro forma benefit adjustment of $11,900,000 resulting from the items described above with the Loews Acquisition. The pro forma period ended March 31, 2005 included $61,032,000 in costs associated with the Loews Acquisition which were treated as non-deductible. See note 9 to our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus.

        Loss from Discontinued Operations, Net.    On May 11, 2006, we sold AMC Entertainment España S.A. and Actividades Multi-Cinemeas E Espectaculos, LDA (collectively "Iberia"), including 4 theatres with 86 screens in Spain and 1 theatre with 20 screens in Portugal. At the date of the sale these operations did not meet the criteria for discontinued operations because of continuing involvement in the region through an equity method investment in Yelmo. In December 2006, we disposed of our investment in Yelmo, including 27 theatres with 310 screens in Spain, and the results of the operations in Iberia have now been classified as discontinued operations. On June 30, 2005, we sold Japan AMC Theatres, Inc., including four theatres in Japan with 63 screens, and classified its operations as discontinued operations. The information presented for all periods reflect these as discontinued operations. See note 3 to our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus for the components of the loss from discontinued operations.

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        Loss for Shares of Common Stock.    Loss for shares of common stock was $216,223,000 and $97,450,000 for the Successor period ended March 30, 2006 and the pro forma period ended March 31, 2005, respectively.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

        Our consolidated revenues are primarily collected in cash, principally through box office admissions and theatre concessions sales. We have an operating "float" which partially finances our operations and which generally permits us to maintain a smaller amount of working capital capacity. This float exists because admissions revenues are received in cash, while exhibition costs (primarily film rentals) are ordinarily paid to distributors from 20 to 45 days following receipt of box office admissions revenues. Film distributors generally release the films which they anticipate will be the most successful during the summer and holiday seasons. Consequently, we typically generate higher revenues during such periods.

        Parent and Holdings are both holding companies with no operations of their own and have no ability to service interest or principal on their indebtedness or pay dividends other than through any dividends they may receive from their subsidiaries. Under certain circumstances, AMC Entertainment is restricted from paying dividends to Holdings by the terms of the indentures relating to its notes and its senior secured credit facility. In addition, our ability to pay dividends to our stockholders will be subject to the terms of Parent's indebtedness. AMC Entertainment's senior secured credit facility and note indentures contain provisions which limit the amount of dividends and advances which it may pay or make to Holdings. The maximum amount AMC Entertainment was permitted to distribute to Holdings in compliance with its senior secured credit facility and the indentures governing AMC Entertainment's debt securities, and that Holdings could therefore have distributed to us, was approximately $250.0 million as of September 27, 2007. Under the note indentures, a loan to Holdings would have to be on terms no less favorable to AMC Entertainment than could be obtained in a comparable transaction on an arm's length basis with an unaffiliated third party and be in the best interest of AMC Entertainment. Provided no event of default has occurred or would result, the senior secured credit facility also permits AMC Entertainment to pay cash dividends to Holdings for specified purposes, including indemnification claims, taxes, up to $4.0 million annually for operating expenses, repurchases of equity awards to satisfy tax withholding obligations, specified management fees, fees and expenses of permitted equity and debt offerings and to pay for the repurchase of stock from employees, directors and consultants under benefit plans up to specified amounts. Depending on the net senior secured leverage ratio, as defined in the senior secured credit facility, AMC Entertainment may also pay Holdings a portion of net cash proceeds from specified assets sales.

        Although we have sustained net losses in prior periods and cannot assure you that we will be able to pay dividends on a quarterly basis or at all, we believe that a number of recent positive developments in our business have improved our ability to pay dividends in compliance with applicable state corporate law once this offering has been completed. These include: the completion of our merger with Loews, which increased the scale and cash flow of our company and generated significant synergies and cost savings going forward; the $608.9 million reduction in our outstanding carrying value of indebtedness with the proceeds we received from the NCM Transactions, as well as cash on hand, which we anticipate will reduce our annual cash interest expense by approximately $27.5 million for the 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007; and the discontinuation of $5.0 million per year management fees paid to our Sponsors as a result of this offering. Further, we expect to continue to benefit from substantial net operating loss carryovers from prior periods that will be available for offsetting taxes that we may owe. Also, because the Delaware General Corporation Law, or the DGCL, permits corporations to pay dividends either out of surplus (generally, the excess of a corporation's net assets (total assets minus total liabilities) over its stated capital, in each case as defined and calculated in the manner prescribed by the DGCL) or net profits, we may be able to pay dividends even if we continued

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to report net losses in future periods. We do not intend to borrow, or cause AMC Entertainment to borrow, funds to pay our projected quarterly dividend.

        Following this offering, and subject to legally available funds, we intend to pay quarterly cash dividends, commencing from the closing date of this offering. We expect that our first dividend will be with respect to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008.

        On June 12, 2007 we announced that we had completed a solicitation of consents from holders of Holdings' Discount Notes due 2014, and that we had received consents for $301.9 million in aggregate principal amount at maturity of the Discount Notes due 2014, representing 99.32% of the outstanding amount. In connection with the receipt of consents, we paid an aggregate consent fee of approximately $4.4 million, representing a consent fee of $14.44 for each $1,000 in principal amount at maturity of Discount Notes due 2014 as to which consents were delivered. Accordingly, the requisite consents to adopt the proposed amendment (the "Amendment") to the indenture pursuant to which the Discount Notes due 2014 were issued were received, and a supplemental indenture to effect the Amendment was executed by Holdings and the trustee under the indenture. The Amendment revised the restricted payments covenant to permit us to make restricted payments in an aggregate amount of $275.0 million prior to making an election to pay cash interest on our Discount Notes due 2014. The Amendment also contained a covenant by us to make an election on August 15, 2007 to pay cash interest on the Discount Notes due 2014. As a result, we are required to make our first cash interest payment on the Discount Notes due 2014 on February 15, 2008. Holdings used cash on hand at AMC Entertainment to pay a dividend to Parent of $270.6 million. Parent used the proceeds from this dividend along with proceeds of $396.0 million from the issuance of the Parent Term Loan Facility to pay a $652.8 million dividend to its stockholders.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

        Cash flows provided by operating activities were $95,304,000 and $65,653,000 during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 and September 28, 2006, respectively. The increase in operating cash flows during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 is primarily due to the increase in net earnings. We had working capital deficits as of September 27, 2007 and March 29, 2007 of $179,828,000 and $40,370,000, respectively. We have the ability to borrow against our senior secured credit facility to meet obligations as they come due (subject to limitations on the incurrence of indebtedness in our various debt instruments) and had approximately $177,631,000 and $177,500,000 available on our senior secured credit facility to meet these obligations for the periods ended September 27, 2007 and March 29, 2007, respectively.

        On June 12, 2007 we entered into the Amendment, which required us to make an election on August 15, 2007 to pay cash interest on the Discount Notes due 2014. As a result, we will be required to make our first cash interest payment on the Discount Notes due 2014 on February 15, 2008. We expect that our annual cash interest payments on the Discount Notes due 2014 will be approximately $28,895,000.

        During the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007, we opened four new theatres with 58 screens in the United States, closed 8 theatres with 84 screens in the United States and sold 17 theatres with 160 screens in connection with our disposition of HGCSA in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay, resulting in a circuit total of 358 theatres and 5,128 screens.

        Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities, as reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, were $417,870,000, $25,694,000, $(45,364,000) and $145,364,000 during the Successor periods ended March 29, 2007, March 30, 2006, March 31, 2005 and the Predecessor period ended December 23, 2004, respectively. The increase in operating cash flows during the year ended March 29, 2007 is primarily due to an increase in deferred revenues of $231,308,000 for the proceeds we received related to modification payments to our ESA with National CineMedia, LLC, increases in attendance

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and improvement in operating results, including amounts relating to the Loews Acquisition. We received litigation settlement checks related to fireproofing claims totaling $13,130,000 during the year ended March 29, 2007. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities for the Successor period ended March 30, 2006 compared with the pro forma period for the prior year is primarily due to declines in attendance and the timing of payments for accrued expenses and other liabilities. The cash used in operating activities for the Successor period ended March 31, 2005 was primarily due to payments of $37,061,000 in transaction costs related to the Loews Acquisition.

        We had a working capital (deficit) as of March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006 of $(40,370,000) and $(137,872,000), respectively. We have the ability to borrow against our credit facility to meet obligations as they come due (subject to limitations on the incurrence of indebtedness in our various debt instruments) and had approximately $177,500,000 and $90,000,000 available on our credit facility to meet these obligations for the periods ended March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, respectively.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

        Cash provided by (used in) investing activities were ($38,429,000) and $27,339,000 during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 and September 28, 2006, respectively. As of September 27, 2007, we had construction in progress of $15,032,000. We had five theatres in the United States and Canada with a total of 78 screens under construction on September 27, 2007 that we expect to open in fiscal 2008. Cash outflows from investing activities include capital expenditures of $57,530,000 and $64,105,000 during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 and September 28, 2006, respectively. We expect that our gross capital expenditures in fiscal 2008 will be between $150 million and $160 million.

        During the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2006, we sold six theatres with 68 screens, exchanged two theatres with 32 screens and closed one theatre with eight screens in the United States as required by and in connection with the approval of the Loews Acquisition for an aggregate sales price of $64,193,000.

        On July 5, 2007, we disposed of our investment in HGCSA, a partnership that operated 17 theatres in South America, for sales proceeds of $28,682,000.

        We fund the costs of constructing new theatres through existing cash balances, cash generated from operations or borrowed funds, as necessary. We generally lease our theatres pursuant to long-term non-cancelable operating leases which may require the developer, who owns the property, to reimburse us for the construction costs. We may decide to own the real estate assets of new theatres and, following construction, sell and leaseback the real estate assets pursuant to long-term non-cancelable operating leases. During fiscal 2006, we sold and leased back two theatres with 32 screens. We may also decide to sell certain real estate assets that we currently own where the value of the real estate may be greater than the value generated by our theatre operations.

        Historically, we have either paid for or leased the equipment used in a theatre. We may purchase leased equipment from lessors if prevailing market conditions are favorable. During the Successor period ended March 31, 2005 we purchased certain leased furniture, fixtures and equipment at two theatres for $25,292,000.

        Cash provided by investing activities, as reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows were $283,969,000, $107,538,000, $(1,260,301,000) and $(692,395,000) during the Successor periods ended March 29, 2007, March 30, 2006, March 31, 2005 and Predecessor period ended December 23, 2004, respectively. As of March 29, 2007, we had construction in progress of $29,147,000. We had 9 U.S. theatres with a total of 118 screens under construction on March 29, 2007 that we expect to open in fiscal 2008. Cash outflows from investing activities include capital expenditures of $138,739,000

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during the year ended March 29, 2007. We expect that our gross capital expenditures in fiscal 2008 will be between $150.0 million and $160.0 million.

        During fiscal 1998, we sold the real estate assets associated with 13 theatres to Entertainment Properties Trust ("EPT") for an aggregate purchase price of $283,800,000 (the "Sale and Lease Back Transaction"). We leased the real estate assets associated with the theatres from EPT pursuant to non-cancelable operating leases with terms ranging from 13 to 15 years at an initial lease rate of 10.5% with options to extend for up to an additional 20 years. The leases are triple net leases that require us to pay substantially all expenses associated with the operation of the theatres, such as taxes and other governmental charges, insurance, utilities, service, maintenance and any ground lease payments. During fiscal 2000, we sold the building and improvements associated with one of our theatres to EPT for proceeds of $17,600,000 under terms similar to the above Sale and Leaseback Transaction. During fiscal 2002, we sold the land at this theatre to EPT for proceeds of $7,486,000 under terms similar to the above Sale and Leaseback Transaction and at an initial lease rate of 10.75%. During fiscal 2003, we sold the real estate assets associated with 2 theatres to EPT for proceeds of $43,665,000 and then leased the real estate assets associated with these theatres pursuant to non-cancelable operating leases with terms of 20 years at an initial lease rate of 11% with options to extend for up to an additional 15 years. On March 30, 2004, we sold the real estate assets associated with 3 theatres to EPT for proceeds of $63,911,000 and then leased the real estate assets associated with these theatres pursuant to non-cancelable operating leases with terms of 20 years at an initial lease rate of 9.5% with options to extend for up to 15 additional years. On March 31, 2005, we sold the real estate assets associated with one theatre and adjoining retail space to EPT for proceeds of $50,910,000 and then leased the real estate assets associated with the theatre pursuant to a non-cancelable operating lease with terms of 20 years at an initial lease rate of 9.24% with options to extend for up to 14 additional years. On March 30, 2006, we sold the real estate assets associated with two theatres to EPT for proceeds of $35,010,000 and then leased the real estate assets associated with the theatres pursuant to a non-cancelable operating lease with terms of approximately 15 and 17 years at an initial lease rate of 9.25% with options to extend each for up to 15 additional years.

        In connection with our acquisition of Gulf States Theatres on March 15, 2002, we entered into leases of the real estate assets associated with the five theatres with Entertainment Properties Trust for a term of 20 years with an initial annual base rent of $7,200,000. Of the $45,000,000 purchase price, $5,800,000 was paid to Entertainment Properties Trust for specified non-real estate assets which Entertainment Properties Trust acquired from Gulf States Theatres and resold to us at cost. We have paid $300,000 annually since the date of acquisition in connection with consulting and non-competition agreements related to the acquisition. Our last payment is due in March 2007.

        On March 29, 2002, we acquired GC Companies pursuant to a stock purchase agreement and a plan of reorganization that was confirmed by the bankruptcy court on March 18, 2002. Our purchase price of $168,931,000 (net of $6.5 million from the sale of GC Companies' portfolio of venture capital investments on the effective date) included anticipated cash payments of $68,472,000, the issuance of $72,880,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes due 2011 with a fair value of $71,787,000 and the issuance of 2,578,581 shares of AMC Entertainment common stock with an aggregate fair value of $35,172,000 based on a fair value of $13.64 per share (the closing price per share on the effective date of the plan). We used available cash for the cash payments under the plan of reorganization.

        The final purchase price for GC Companies was not determinable until all creditor claims disputed by the GC Companies post-confirmation unsecured creditors committee were consensually resolved or determined by the bankruptcy court. The GC Companies bankruptcy case was closed on May 26, 2004. Through March 31, 2005, we had issued $72,880,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes due 2011 and 2,430,433 shares of AMC Entertainment common stock and paid approximately $66,118,000 in cash to creditors of GC Companies.

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        On December 23, 2004, AMC Entertainment completed the merger with Marquee. Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, each issued and outstanding share of AMC Entertainment's common stock and Class B stock was converted into the right to receive $19.50 in cash and each issued and outstanding share of preferred stock was converted into the right to receive $2,727.27 in cash. The total amount of consideration paid in the merger with Marquee was $1,665,200,000. Holdings used the net proceeds from the sale of our notes (as described below), together with our existing cash balances and the proceeds from the equity contribution from Holdings (consisting of equity contributed by the Marquee Sponsors, the co-investors and certain members of management and the net proceeds of an offering of Holdings' notes), to finance the merger with Marquee.

        On June 30, 2005, we disposed of Japan AMC Theatres, Inc., including four of our five theatres in Japan, for a cash sales price of $44,861,000 and on September 1, 2005, sold our remaining Japan theatre for a sales price of $8,595,000.

        Cash flows for the Successor period ended March 30, 2006 include cash acquired from the Loews Acquisition of $142,512,000, proceeds from the sale leaseback of two theatres of $35,010,000 and proceeds from the sale of the Japan theatres of $53,456,000, partially offset by capital expenditures of $117,668,000. The cash acquired from the Loews Acquisition represented the cash held by Loews at the date of the Loews Acquisition. The Loews Acquisition was non-cash, funded by the issuance of our common stock. Cash outflows for investing activities include a payment to common and preferred stockholders net of cash acquired of $1,268,564,000 related to the Loews Acquisition for the Successor period ended March 31, 2005 and an increase of $627,338,000 in restricted cash related to investment of the proceeds from the Senior Notes issued in order to finance the Loews Acquisition during the Predecessor period ended December 23, 2004 and capital expenditures of $18,622,000 and $66,155,000 during the Successor period ended March 31, 2005 and Predecessor period ended December 23, 2004, respectively.

        In May 2006, AMCEI and its subsidiary AMC Entertainment International Limited sold its interests in AMC Entertainment España S.A., which owned and operated 4 theatres with 86 screens in Spain, and Actividades Multi-Cinemas E Espectáculos, LDA, which owned and operated 1 theatre with 20 screens in Portugal for a net sales price of approximately $35,446,000.

        In December 2006, we disposed of our investment in Yelmo which owned and operated 27 theatres and 310 screens in Spain as of the date sold for proceeds of $52,137,000.

        During the fifty-two weeks ended March 29, 2007, we sold six theatres with 68 screens, exchanged two theatres with 32 screens, and closed one theatre with six screens in the United States as required by and in connection with the approval of the Loews Acquisition for an aggregate sales price of $64,302,000.

        In March 2007, the board of directors of Fandango, Inc. ("Fandango"), an online movie ticketing company in which we owned approximately 8.4% of the outstanding common stock on an as converted basis as of March 29, 2007, approved an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Fandango Merger Agreement"), which was adopted and approved by its stockholders. Pursuant to the Fandango Merger Agreement, we and the other existing stockholders sold our interests in Fandango to Comcast Corporation. The transaction closed in May 2007. In connection with the transaction, we received an equity earn up which raised our interest in Fandango to approximately 10.4% of the outstanding common stock on an as converted basis immediately prior to the sale of our shares. Pursuant to the terms of the Fandango Merger Agreement and subject to certain closing adjustments, we estimate that we will receive a total of approximately $20.0 million in cash consideration in connection with the sale of our interest in Fandango of which $17,977,000 was received during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007.

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        On February 13, 2007, NCM, Inc. completed its initial public offering. Net proceeds from the NCM, Inc. IPO were used to acquire newly issued equity interest from NCM, and NCM distributed the net proceeds to each of AMC, Cinemark and Regal on a pro rata basis in connection with modifying payment obligations for access to our theatres pursuant to the Exhibitor Services Agreement. We also sold common units in NCM to NCM, Inc. in connection with the exercise of the underwriters' option to purchase additional shares. In connection with the completion of the NCM, Inc. IPO, NCM entered into a $725 million term loan facility the net proceeds of which were used to redeem preferred units held by each of AMC, Cinemark and Regal on a pro rata basis pursuant to a recapitalization of NCM. AMC received net proceeds upon completion of such transactions of $517,122,000. We recorded $285,814,000 of the proceeds received from the NCM, Inc. IPO to first reduce our recorded equity method investment to $0 and second to reflect the remaining proceeds as equity in earnings of non-consolidated entities. We used the proceeds from these transactions, together with cash on hand, to redeem the Notes due 2011, the Floating Notes due 2010 and the Notes due 2012.

        In connection with the completion of the NCM, Inc. IPO, AMC amended and restated its ESA with NCM whereby in exchange for our pro rata share of the NCM, Inc. IPO proceeds, AMC agreed to a modification of NCM's payment obligation under the prior ESA. The modification extended the term of the ESA to 30 years, provided NCM with a five year right of first refusal beginning one year prior to the end of the term and changed the basis upon which AMC is paid by NCM from a percentage of revenues associated with advertising contracts entered into by NCM to a monthly theatre access fee. The theatre access fee would be composed of a fixed payment per patron and a fixed payment per digital screen, which would increase by 8% every five years starting at the end of fiscal 2011 for payments per patron and by 5% annually starting at the end of fiscal 2007 for payments per digital screen. Additionally, AMC entered into the Loews Screen Integration Agreement with NCM pursuant to which AMC will pay NCM an amount that approximates the EBITDA that NCM would generate if it were able to sell advertising in the Loews theatre chain on an exclusive basis commencing upon the completion of the NCM, Inc. IPO, and NCM issued to AMC common membership units in NCM increasing its ownership interest to approximately 33.7%; such Loews payments will be made quarterly until May 2008 and are estimated to total approximately $16 million in the aggregate. Also, with respect to any on-screen advertising time provided to our beverage concessionaire, AMC would be required to purchase such time from NCM at a negotiated rate. In addition, after completion of the NCM, Inc. IPO, AMC expects to receive mandatory quarterly distributions of excess cash from NCM.

        Cash flows for the Successor period ended March 29, 2007 include proceeds from the NCM distribution of $285,814,000, proceeds from the sale of our theatres in Spain and Portugal of $35,446,000 and proceeds from our disposition of Yelmo and of U.S. theatres as required by and in connection with the Loews Acquisition of $116,439,000.

        We currently own 17,474,890 units or an 18.6% interest in NCM accounted for using the equity method of accounting. As of September 27, 2007, the fair market value of the shares in National Cinemedia LLC was approximately $441.7 million based on a 90-day trailing average stock price for shares of NCM, Inc. Because we have no tax basis in these units and because the sale of our entire interest in these units would also accelerate additional taxable income of $118 million which was previously deferred, we anticipate any sales of these units would be made over time to allow us to utilize available net operating loss carryforwards which are subject to annual limitations on their use.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

        Cash flows used in financing activities were $271,692,000 and $11,267,000 during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 and September 28, 2006, respectively.

        During the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 we paid a dividend of $652,800,000 to our stockholders, paid $10,719,000 in deferred financing costs related to Parent's Term Loan Facility and paid $4,360,000 in deferred financing costs related to a consent solicitation from holders of our Discount Notes. We received proceeds of $396,000,000 from the issuance of the Parent Term Loan Facility during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007.

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        Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities, as reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, were ($611,131,000) $21,434,000, $1,376,763,000 and $611,034,000 during the Successor periods ended March 29, 2007, March 30, 2006, March 31, 2005 and the Predecessor period ended December 23, 2004 respectively. During fiscal 2007 we made principal payments of $592,811,000 to redeem our debt. We used the net proceeds included in investing activities from the NCM, Inc. IPO of $517,122,000, along with cash on hand, to redeem the Notes due 2011, the Floating Notes due 2010 and the Notes due 2012. On March 19, 2007 we redeemed $212,811,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes due 2011 at 100% of principal value, on March 23, 2007 we redeemed $205,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Floating Notes due 2010 at 103% of principal value and on March 23, 2007 we redeemed $175.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes due 2012 at 104.938% of principal value. Our loss on redemption of these notes including call premiums and the write off of unamortized deferred charges and premiums was $3,488,000. Cash flows from financing activities for the Successor period ended March 30, 2006 primarily include proceeds of $325,000,000 from the issuance of the Notes due 2016 and $650,000,000 from the Term Loan B which were used to repurchase $939,363,000 of debt, as well as $24,895,000 paid for financing costs which will be deferred and amortized over the life of the debt. On September 29, 2005 we received $6,661,000 additional construction allowance from our landlord Entertainment Properties Trust related to three of our Canada theatres which allowed for sale leaseback accounting at these locations and reduced our financing lease obligations by approximately $31,292,000, reduced the net book value of building assets related to these locations by approximately $15,839,000 and resulted in a deferred gain of $22,114,000. The deferred gain is amortized as a reduction of rent expense over the remaining terms of the leases. Cash flows from financing activities for the Successor period ended March 31, 2005 include proceeds from Holdings' issuance of common stock of $769,350,000, proceeds of $169,918,000 related to the Holdings' issuance of the Discount Notes due 2014 and proceeds of $455,000,000 related to the issuance of Fixed Notes due 2012 and the Floating Notes due 2010. Cash flows from financing activities for the Predecessor period ended December 23, 2004, include proceeds related to the issuance of notes of $624,918,000 to finalize the merger with Marquee, which includes gross proceeds of $169,918,000 from the Discount Notes due 2014.

        Concurrently with the closing of the merger of Loews with AMC Entertainment, we entered into the following financing transactions: (1) our new senior secured credit facility, consisting of a $650.0 million term loan facility and a $200.0 million revolving credit facility; (2) the issuance by AMC Entertainment of $325.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the Notes due 2016; (3) the termination of AMC Entertainment's existing senior secured credit facility, under which no amounts were outstanding, and the repayment of all outstanding amounts under Loews' existing senior secured credit facility and the termination of all commitments thereunder; and (4) the completion of the tender offer and consent solicitation for all $315.0 million aggregate principal amount of Loews' 9.0% senior subordinated notes due 2014.

        As a result of the Loews Acquisition, AMC Entertainment became the obligor of $250,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of Fixed Notes due 2012 and $205,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of Floating Notes due 2010 that were previously issued by Marquee Inc. on August 18, 2004. AMC Entertainment redeemed the Floating Notes due 2010 on March 23, 2007 with proceeds from the NCM transactions and cash on hand.

        In connection with the Marquee Transactions, Holdings issued $304,000,000 principal amount at maturity of our Discount Notes due 2014 for gross proceeds of $169,917,760. The only operations of Holdings prior to the merger with Marquee were related to this financing. Because AMC Entertainment was the primary beneficiary of Holdings, which was considered a variable interest entity as defined in FIN 46(R), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51, the Predecessor was required to consolidate Holdings' operations and financial position into its financial statements as of and through the period ended December 23, 2004. The results of operations of

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Holdings included within the Predecessor's Consolidated Statements of Operations for the period from April 2, 2004 through December 23, 2004 include interest expense of $7,135,000 and interest income of $831,000.

        Concurrently with the consummation of the merger with Marquee, AMC Entertainment entered into an amendment to its credit facility. We refer to this amended credit facility as the "amended credit facility." The amended credit facility modified a previous Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of March 26, 2004, which was superseded in connection with the execution of the "amended credit facility," which was scheduled to mature on April 9, 2009. The amended credit facility was replaced with our current senior secured credit facility on January 26, 2006.

        On February 24, 2004, AMC Entertainment sold $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 (the "Notes due 2014"). We used the net proceeds (approximately $294,000,000) to redeem our Notes due 2009 and a portion of the Notes due 2011. The Notes due 2014 bear interest at the rate of 8% per annum, payable in March and September. The Notes due 2014 are redeemable at our option, in whole or in part, at any time on or after March 1, 2009 at 104.000% of the principal amount thereof, declining ratably to 100% of the principal amount thereof on or after March 1, 2012, plus in each case interest accrued to the redemption date. The Notes due 2014 are unsecured and are subordinated to all of AMC Entertainment's existing and future senior indebtedness (as defined in the indenture governing the Notes due 2014). The Notes due 2014 rank equally with AMC Entertainment's Notes due 2016.

        On January 16, 2002, AMC Entertainment sold $175,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes due 2012. Net proceeds from the issuance of the Notes due 2012 (approximately $168,000,000) were used to reduce borrowings under our credit facility, to pursue our current business strategy, including the acquisition of GC Companies, and for general corporate purposes. AMC Entertainment redeemed the Notes due 2012 with proceeds from the NCM transactions and cash on hand.

        On January 27, 1999, AMC Entertainment sold $225,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes due 2011. Net proceeds from the issuance of the Notes due 2011 (approximately $219,000,000) were used to reduce borrowings under our credit facility. On March 29, 2002, AMC Entertainment issued an additional $72,880,000 aggregate principal amount of Notes due 2011 (with a fair value of $71,787,000) as part of our acquisition of GC Companies, Inc. On March 25, 2004, we redeemed $83,406,000 of the Notes due 2011 for $87,367,000. A loss of $5,357,000 was recognized in connection with the redemption including a call premium of $3,962,000, unamortized issue costs of $1,125,000 and unamortized discount of $270,000. The loss is included within other expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. AMC Entertainment redeemed the Notes due 2011 on March 19, 2007 with the proceeds from the NCM transactions and cash on hand.

        The merger with Marquee constituted a "change of control" under the Notes due 2011 in the aggregate principal amount of $214,474,000, which allowed the holders of those notes to require AMC Entertainment to repurchase their notes at 101% of their aggregate principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of purchase. We commenced this change of control offer on January 11, 2005, and bondholders tendered $1,663,000 of the Notes due 2011, which were repurchased using existing cash in February 2005. On March 19, 1997, AMC Entertainment sold $200,000,000 aggregate principal amount of our Notes due 2009. We used the net proceeds from the issuance of the Notes due 2009 (approximately $194,000,000) to reduce borrowings under our credit facility. The Notes due 2009 were redeemed on March 25, 2004 for $204,750,000. A loss on redemption of $8,590,000 was recognized in connection with the redemption including a call premium of $4,750,000, unamortized issue costs of $3,291,000 and unamortized discount of $549,000. The loss is included within other expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

        On January 26, 2006, AMC Entertainment sold $325,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes due 2016. Net proceeds from the issuance of the Notes due 2016 were used to fund a portion of

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the Loews Dispositions and to pay related fees and expenses. The Notes due 2016 bear interest at the rate of 11% per annum, payable February 1 and August 1 of each year. The Notes due 2016 are redeemable at our option, in whole or in part, at any time on or after February 1, 2011 at 105.5% of the principal amount thereof, declining ratably to 100% of the principal amount thereof on or after February 1, 2014, plus in each case interest accrued to the redemption date. The Notes due 2016 are unsecured and are subordinated to all of AMC Entertainment's existing and future senior indebtedness (as defined in the indenture governing the Notes due 2016). The Notes due 2016 rank equally with its Notes due 2014.

        The indentures relating to our notes allow us to incur all permitted indebtedness (as defined therein) without restriction, which includes all amounts borrowed under our credit facility. The indentures also allow us to incur any amount of additional debt as long as we can satisfy the coverage ratio of each indenture after giving effect thereto on a pro forma basis. Under the indentures relating to the Discount Notes due 2014, the most restrictive of the indentures, we could borrow approximately 1,309.1 million in addition to permitted indebtedness (assuming an interest rate of 9% per annum on the additional borrowings) as of March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, respectively. If we cannot satisfy the coverage ratios of the indentures, generally we can incur, in addition to amounts borrowed under the credit facility, no more than $100.0 million of new "permitted indebtedness" under the terms of the indentures relating to the Notes due 2014, Notes due 2016 and Discount Notes due 2014.

        The indentures relating to the above-described notes also contain covenants limiting dividends, purchases or redemptions of stock, transactions with affiliates, and mergers and sales of assets, and require us to make an offer to purchase the notes upon the occurrence of a change in control, as defined in the indentures. Upon a change of control (as defined in the indentures), we would be required to make an offer to repurchase all of the outstanding notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase.

        As of September 27, 2007, we were in compliance with all financial covenants relating to our senior secured credit facility, the Cinemex Credit Facility, the Notes due 2016, Notes due 2014, the Fixed Notes due 2012, and the Discount Notes.

    Parent Term Loan Facility

        To help finance the dividend paid by us to our stockholders discussed in note 6 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus, we entered into the Parent Term Loan Facility for net proceeds of $396,000,000. The interest rate on borrowings under the Parent Term Loan Facility was 10.60% per annum as of September 27, 2007. Unpaid principal and interest on outstanding loans under the Parent Term Loan Facility are required to be repaid upon maturity on June 13, 2012. We expect to repay all amounts outstanding under the Parent Term Loan Facility with the proceeds of this offering.

        We may voluntarily repay outstanding loans under the Parent Term Loan Facility, in whole or in part, together with accrued interest to the date of such prepayment on the principal amount prepaid at any time on or before June 13, 2008 at 100% of principal, at any time after June 13, 2008 and on or prior to June 13, 2009 at 102% of principal, at any time after June 13, 2009 and on or prior to June 13, 2010 at 101% of principal and at 100% of principal par value thereafter.

        The Parent Term Loan Facility allows us to incur all permitted indebtedness (as defined therein) without restriction. The Parent Term Loan Facility also allows us and our subsidiaries to incur any amount of additional debt so long as we can satisfy the coverage ratios required thereby after giving effect to such incurrence on a pro forma basis. In addition, restrictive covenants in the Parent Term Loan Facility limit Parent's ability, and the ability of its subsidiaries, to, among other things, pay dividends and make other restricted payments, create liens, engage in transactions with affiliates and merge or consolidate with other companies or sell all or substantially all of its assets.

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        The covenants in the Parent Term Loan Facility described above will not apply during any period of time when the loans under the Parent Term Loan Facility have investment-grade ratings from both Moody's and S&P, provided that no default has occurred and is continuing under the Parent Term Loan Facility. As of September 27, 2007, we were in compliance with all such covenants. Non-compliance with these covenants could result in a default under the Parent Term Loan Facility and the lenders thereunder could elect to declare all amounts borrowed immediately due and payable.

        We intend to apply the net proceeds of this offering to repay all amounts outstanding under the Parent Term Loan Facility.

    Senior Secured Credit Facility

        Our senior secured credit facility is with a syndicate of banks and other financial institutions and provides AMC Entertainment financing of up to $850.0 million, consisting of a $650.0 million term loan facility with a maturity of seven years and a $200.0 million revolving credit facility with a maturity of six years. The revolving credit facility will include borrowing capacity available for Mexican peso-denominated revolving loans, for letters of credit and for swingline borrowings on same-day notice. The Company's ability to borrow against the revolving credit facility is limited to approximately $177.6 million as of September 27, 2007 due to restrictions imposed by our various debt agreements.

        Borrowings under our senior secured credit facility bear interest at a rate equal to an applicable margin plus, at our option, either a base rate or LIBOR. On March 13, 2007, we amended our senior secured credit facility to, among other things, lower the interest rates related to our term loan, reduce our unused commitment fee and amend the change of control definition so that this offering and the related transactions will not constitute a change of control. The current applicable margin for borrowings under the revolving credit facility is 0.75% with respect to base rate borrowings and 1.75% with respect to LIBOR borrowings, and the current applicable margin for borrowings under the term loan facility is 0.75% with respect to base rate borrowings and 1.75% with respect to LIBOR borrowings. The applicable margin for such borrowings may be reduced, subject to AMC Entertainment attaining certain leverage ratios. In addition to paying interest on outstanding principal under our senior secured credit facility, AMC Entertainment is required to pay a commitment fee to the lenders under the revolving credit facility in respect of the unutilized commitments thereunder at a rate equal to 0.25%. It will also pay customary letter of credit fees. AMC Entertainment may voluntarily repay outstanding loans under our senior secured credit facility at any time without premium or penalty, other than customary "breakage" costs with respect to LIBOR loans. AMC Entertainment is required to repay $1,625,000 of the term loan quarterly, beginning March 30, 2006 through September 30, 2012, with any remaining balance due on January 26, 2013.

        All obligations under our senior secured credit facility are guaranteed by each of AMC Entertainment's wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries. All obligations under our senior secured credit facility, and the guarantees of those obligations (as well as cash management obligations and any interest hedging or other swap agreements), are secured by substantially all of AMC Entertainment's assets as well as those of each subsidiary guarantor.

        Our senior secured credit facility contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict, subject to certain exceptions, AMC Entertainment's ability, and the ability of its subsidiaries, to sell assets; incur additional indebtedness; prepay other indebtedness (including the notes); pay dividends and distributions or repurchase their capital stock; create liens on assets; make investments; make certain acquisitions; engage in mergers or consolidations; engage in certain transactions with affiliates; amend certain charter documents and material agreements governing subordinated indebtedness, including the Existing Subordinated Notes; change the business conducted by it and its subsidiaries; and enter into agreements that restrict dividends from subsidiaries.

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        In addition, our senior secured credit facility requires, commencing with the fiscal quarter ended September 28, 2006, that AMC Entertainment and its subsidiaries maintain a maximum net senior secured leverage ratio as long as the commitments under the revolving credit facility remain outstanding. Our senior secured credit facility also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default.

        As a result of the completion on February 13, 2007 of the NCM, Inc. initial public offering, we received proceeds of $517.1 million. Such proceeds along with cash on hand was used for the redemption of the Notes due 2011, the Notes due 2012 and the Floating Notes due 2010. The redemption of the subordinated notes constituted restricted payments under our senior secured credit facility. Because our current restricted payment basket amount, after giving pro forma effect for an increase resulting from the NCM transaction, would have been insufficient to accommodate this debt repayment, we amended our senior secured credit facility on February 14, 2007 to allow for up to $600 million in subordinated debt repayments to be carved out of the restricted payments basket. This carve out was available for redemptions/repayments through April 30, 2007.

    Cinemex Credit Facility

        In August 2004, Cadena Mexicana de Exhibición S.A. de C.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cinemex and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Loews, entered into a senior secured credit facility, which remains in place after the consummation of the Loews Acquisition. The initial amount drawn under the Cinemex senior secured credit facility was 1,026.4 million Mexican pesos (approximately $90.0 million as of August 16, 2004). Cinemex drew 106.3 million Mexican pesos (approximately $10.0 million in August 2005) under the delayed draw feature of its senior secured credit facility. Approximately $102.7 million was outstanding under the senior secured credit facility as of March 29, 2007. In December 2005, Cadena Mexicana entered into an amended and restated senior secured revolving credit facility which provides for an available revolving credit line of the peso equivalent of $25.0 million with Banco Inbursa, S.A. and Scotiabank Inverlat, S.A. (the revolving credit facility is peso-denominated debt). During January and February of 2006 Cinemex drew 105.4 million Mexican pesos under the revolving credit facility (approximately $12.1 million was outstanding as of March 29, 2007). All obligations of Cadena Mexicana under the Cinemex senior secured credit facility and revolving credit facility are guaranteed by Cinemex and each existing and future operating subsidiary of Cadena Mexicana, except for specified excluded subsidiaries.

        The Cinemex borrowings are non-recourse to Loews, and thus, are non-recourse to AMC Entertainment. Interest on the Cinemex term loan is payable in arrears on a monthly basis at the Interbank Equilibrium Interest Rate (Tasa de Interes Interbancaria de Equilibrio) for a period of 28 days (the TIIE rate), plus an applicable margin of 1.50% in years one and two, 1.75% in year three and 2.00% in years four and five. The interest rate on the Cinemex term loan as of March 29, 2007 was 7.45%. This rate was adjusted to 8.5% on approximately $40.8 million of the Cinemex borrowings by an interest rate swap entered into on July 28, 2003 and was redesignated as a hedge of the Cinemex senior secured credit facility on August 16, 2004. The interest rate on the remaining approximately $61.9 million of the Cinemex borrowings was adjusted to 9.89% by an interest rate swap entered into on August 5, 2005.

        In December 2006, Cinemex amended its senior secured revolving credit facility to extend it for an additional year, now maturing December 19, 2007. In December 2006, Cinemex also modified the terms of its senior secured credit facility term loan. The Cinemex term loan will mature on August 16, 2011 and will amortize beginning on February 16, 2009 in installments ranging from 10% to 30% of the principal balance per annum over the five-year period. Additionally, the applicable margin for the rate of interest has been modified to be based on a ratio of Net Debt to EBITDA. The applicable margin will now be 200 basis points for a ratio of 2.50 times to 3.00 times, 175 basis points for a ratio of 2.01

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times to 2.50 times, 150 basis points for a ratio of 1.51 times to 2.00 times and 125 basis points for a ratio at or below 1.50 times.

        The Cinemex senior secured credit facilities contain customary affirmative and negative covenants with respect to Cadena Mexicana and each of the guarantors and, in certain instances, Cadena Mexicana's subsidiaries that are not guarantors, as defined in the credit agreement. Affirmative covenants include the requirement to furnish periodic financial statements and ensure that the obligations of Cadena Mexicana and the guarantors under the Cinemex senior secured credit facilities rank at least pari passu with all existing debt of such parties. Negative covenants include limitations on disposition of assets, capital expenditures, dividends and additional indebtedness and liens. The senior secured credit facilities also include certain financial covenants, including, without limitation, a maximum total leverage ratio, a maximum total net debt to equity ratio, a minimum interest coverage ratio, a maximum true-lease adjusted leverage ratio and a minimum consolidated net worth requirement.

Commitments and Contingencies

        Minimum annual cash payments required under existing capital and financing lease obligations, maturities of corporate borrowings, future minimum rental payments under existing operating leases, FF&E and leasehold purchase provisions, ADA related betterments and pension funding that have initial or remaining non-cancelable terms in excess of one year as of March 29, 2007 are as follows:

(In thousands)

  Minimum
Capital and
Financing
Lease
Payments

  Principal
Amount of
Corporate
Borrowings(1)

  Interest
Payments on
Corporate
Borrowings(2)

  Minimum
Operating
Lease
Payments

  Capital
Related
Betterments(3)

  Pension
Funding(4)

  Total
Commitments(6)

 
2008   $ 9,088   $ 20,811   $ 137,292   $ 403,713   $ 91,120   $ 3,000   $ 665,024  
2009     8,724     16,768     135,795     413,948     17,250     —     592,485  
2010     8,681     32,170     152,631     410,965     —     —     604,447  
2011     8,732     42,438     168,049     401,832     —     —     621,051  
2012     7,081     37,303     162,749     388,793     —     —     595,926  
Thereafter     61,989     1,790,000     320,122     2,965,585     —     —     5,137,696  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total   $ 104,295   $ 1,939,490   $ 1,076,638   $ 4,984,836   $ 108,370   $ 3,000   $ 8,216,629 (5)
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(1)
Represents cash requirements for the payment of principal on corporate borrowings. Total amount does not equal carrying amount due to unamortized discounts or premiums on issuance. This table excludes the Parent Term Loan Facility which is expected to be repaid in connection with this offering.

(2)
Interest expense on the term loan was estimated at 7.07% based upon the published LIBOR at April 27, 2007. Cash interest on the Discount Notes due 2014 will be paid semi-annually beginning February 15, 2008.

(3)
Includes committed capital expenditures including the estimated cost of ADA related betterments. Does not include planned, but non-committed capital expenditures.

(4)
Historically we fund our pension plan such that the plan is 90% funded. The plan has been frozen effective December 31, 2006. The funding requirement has been estimated based upon our expected funding amount. The retiree health plan is not funded.

(5)
As noted below under "—Change of Control Offers," the offering will constitute a "change of control" under the indentures governing the Discount Notes, the Notes due 2016 and the Fixed Notes due 2012. Holdings and AMC Entertainment will be required to make change of control offers to purchase these notes after completion of the offering at a price of 101% of the aggregate principal amount thereof plus, without duplication, accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase. In the above table, we have reflected the principal amount and interest on these notes consistent with their respective stated maturity and we have not

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    included the $8.2 million of change of control premium payment that we would be required to pay if the holders of all three series of notes elected to accept the change of control offer.

(6)
As discussed in the historical financial statements for the period ended September 27, 2007, included in this prospectus, Parent adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB No. 109." At March 30, 2007, Parent had a liability for unrecognized benefits of $44.1 million, of which approximately $5.3 million is expected to be offset from Parent's pool of net operating loss carryforwards within the next 12 months. For the remaining liability, Parent is unable to reasonably determine when settlement with the taxing authorities will occur.

Fee Agreement

        In connection with the Parent Transactions, on June 11, 2007, Parent, Holdings, AMC Entertainment and the Sponsors entered into a Fee Agreement (the "Fee Agreement"), which replaced the December 23, 2004 fee agreement among Holdings, AMC Entertainment and the Marquee Sponsors as amended and restated on January 26, 2006 (the "Original Fee Agreement"). The Fee Agreement provides for an annual management fee of $5.0 million, payable quarterly and in advance to each Sponsor, on a pro rata basis, until the twelfth anniversary from December 23, 2004, as well as reimbursements for each Sponsor's respective out-of-pocket expenses in connection with the management services provided under the Fee Agreement.

        In addition, the Fee Agreement provides for reimbursements by AMC Entertainment to the Sponsors for their out-of-pocket expenses, and by AMC Entertainment to Parent of up to $3.5 million for fees payable by Parent in any single fiscal year in order to maintain Parent and AMC Entertainment's corporate existence, corporate overhead expenses and salaries or other compensation of certain employees.

        Upon the consummation of a change in control transaction or an IPO, the Sponsors will receive, in lieu of quarterly payments of the annual management fee, an automatic fee equal to the net present value of the aggregate annual management fee that would have been payable to the Sponsors during the remainder of the term of the fee agreement (assuming a twelve year term from the date of the original fee agreement), calculated using the treasury rate having a final maturity date that is closest to the twelfth anniversary of the date of the original fee agreement date. As of September 27, 2007, we estimate this amount would be $38.5 million.

        The Fee Agreement also provides that AMC Entertainment will indemnify the Sponsors against all losses, claims, damages and liabilities arising in connection with the management services provided by the Sponsors under the fee agreement.

Change of Control Offers

        In connection with the offering, the Sponsors and certain other existing stockholders of Parent intend to enter into a new voting arrangement, effective upon the closing of the offering, which is described in more detail under "Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Governance Agreements." As a result of these new voting arrangements, the offering will constitute a "change of control" under the indentures governing the Discount Notes due 2014, the Notes due 2016 and the Fixed Notes due 2012 and Holdings and AMC Entertainment will be required to make change of control offers to purchase these notes after completion of the offering at a price of 101% of the aggregate principal amount thereof plus, without duplication, accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase. If the change of control offers had taken place on September 27, 2007, and all of the holders had accepted the offers, we would have been required to pay $243.2 million with respect to our Discount Notes due 2014 (representing $240.8 million aggregate principal amount and a $2.4 million change of control premium payment), $328.3 million with respect to our Notes due 2016 (representing $325.0 million aggregate principal amount and a $3.3 million change of control premium payment) and $252.5 million with respect to our Fixed Notes due 2012 (representing $250.0 million aggregate

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principal amount and a $2.5 million change of control premium payment). To the extent that such holders accept the offers, Holdings and AMC Entertainment anticipate that they would raise the amounts needed to fund the offers with cash on hand, available lines of credit or through new financing; however, we cannot assure you that Holdings and AMC Entertainment would have sufficient funds available or be able to obtain new financing, on commercially reasonable terms or at all.

Investment in NCM

        As discussed in Cash Flows From Investing Activities, we hold an investment of 18.6% in NCM accounted for following the equity method. The fair market value of these shares is approximately $441.7 million as of September 27, 2007. Because we have no tax basis in these units and because the sale of our entire interest in these units would also accelerate additional taxable income of $118 million which was previously deferred, we anticipate any sales of these units would be made over time to allow us to utilize available net operating loss carryforwards which are subject to annual limitations on their use.

Conclusion

        We believe that cash generated from operations and existing cash and equivalents will be sufficient to fund operations and planned capital expenditures and potential acquisitions for at least the next 12 months and enable us to maintain compliance with covenants related to our senior secured credit facility. We are considering various options with respect to the utilization of cash and equivalents in excess of our anticipated operating needs. Such options might include, but are not limited to, acquisitions of theatres or theatre companies, repayment of corporate borrowings and payment of dividends to shareholders.

Impact of Inflation

        Historically, the principal impact of inflation and changing prices upon us has been to increase the costs of the construction of new theatres, the purchase of theatre equipment, rent and the utility and labor costs incurred in connection with continuing theatre operations. Film exhibition costs, our largest cost of operations, are customarily paid as a percentage of admissions revenues and hence, while the film exhibition costs may increase on an absolute basis, the percentage of admissions revenues represented by such expense is not directly affected by inflation. Except as set forth above, inflation and changing prices have not had a significant impact on our total revenues and results of operations.

Covenant Compliance

        Our senior secured credit facility requires us to maintain a net senior secured leverage ratio of no more than 3.25 to 1.0, calculated on a pro forma basis for the trailing four quarters (as determined under our senior secured credit facility) as long as the commitments under our revolving credit facility remain outstanding. Failure to comply with this covenant would result in an event of default under our senior secured credit facility unless waived by our revolving credit lenders, and in any event would likely limit our ability to borrow funds pursuant to our revolving credit facility. An event of default under our senior credit facility can result in the acceleration of our indebtedness under the facility, which in turn would result in an event of default and possible acceleration of indebtedness under the Parent Term Loan Facility and our debt securities as well. See "—Liquidity and Capital Resources—Cash Flows from Financing Activities—Parent Term Loan Facility" for details concerning the covenants set forth in the Parent Term Loan Facility. In addition, our senior secured credit facility restricts our ability to take certain actions such as incurring additional debt or making certain acquisitions if we are unable to comply with our net senior secured leverage ratio covenant or, in the case of additional debt, maintain an Adjusted EBITDA to consolidated interest expense ratio of at least 2.0 to 1.0 and a senior leverage ratio of no more than 3.25 to 1.0 after giving pro forma effect (as determined under our

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senior secured credit facility) to the debt incurrence or acquisition, as the case may be. Failure to comply with these covenants would result in limiting our long-term growth prospects by hindering our ability to incur future indebtedness or grow through acquisitions. As our failure to comply with the covenants described above can, at best, limit our ability to incur debt or grow our company, and at worst, cause us to go into default under the agreements governing our indebtedness, management believes that our senior secured credit facility and these covenants are material to the Company. As of September 27, 2007, we were in compliance with the covenants described above.

        Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA is defined in our senior secured credit facility as loss from continuing operations, as adjusted for the items summarized in the table below. Consolidated interest expense is defined in our senior secured credit facility as interest expense excluding, among other things, the amortization of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Loews Dispositions, as well as the amortization of fees and expenses associated with certain investment and financing transactions and certain payments made in respect of operating leases, as described in the definition of consolidated interest expense, less interest income for the applicable period.

        Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement of our financial performance or liquidity under U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to loss from continuing operations, operating income or any other performance measures derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Consolidated interest expense as defined in our senior secured credit facility should not be considered an alternative to U.S. GAAP interest expense. Adjusted EBITDA includes estimated annual cost savings initiatives that we expect to achieve in connection with the Loews Acquisition as a result of actions that we have taken following completion of the Loews Acquisition. Adjusted EBITDA also includes estimated annual cost savings initiatives that we expect to achieve in the ordinary cause of business as a result of actions we have taken or anticipate taking in the near future. However, Adjusted EBITDA does not take into account the $29.9 million in one-time transition expenditures that we have incurred or anticipate that we will need to incur during this period in order to realize these cost savings. The adjustments set forth below reflecting estimated cost savings and operating synergies do not qualify as pro forma adjustments under Regulation S-X promulgated under the Securities Act and constitute forward-looking statements within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Actual results may differ materially from those reflected due to a number of factors, including without limitation, (i) an inability to consolidate facilities, (ii) an inability to reduce headcount and (iii) an inability to terminate certain contracts.

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  Pro Forma
 
 
  52 Weeks Ended
March 29, 2007

  52 Weeks Ended
September 27, 2007

 
 
  (thousands of dollars, except ratios)

 
Calculation of Adjusted EBITDA:              
Loss from continuing operations   $ (93,255 ) $ (16,723 )
Income tax provision (benefit)     6,500     37,000  
Investment income     (4,156 )   (23,533 )
Equity in (earnings) losses of non-consolidated entities     5,106     (24,774 )
Interest expense     178,206     180,420  
Other expense (income)     1,019     (227 )
Disposition of assets and other (gains)/losses     (11,183 )   (7,031 )
Depreciation and amortization     256,472     253,380  
Impairment charge     10,686     10,686  
Theatre and other closure expense     9,011     (15,145 )
Pre-opening expense     6,569     5,781  
Stock-based compensation expense     11,424     10,388  
Merger and acquisition costs     12,447     12,355  
   
 
 
Subtotal   $ 388,846   $ 422,577  
   
 
 
Additional credit facility adjustments:              
Gain on sale of investments, income from equity investments and insurance recoveries     24,589     49,535  
Non-cash items, deferred rent and other     (7,931 )   (11,588 )
Cost savings initiatives(1)     13,699     4,946  
   
 
 
Adjusted EBITDA(2)   $ 419,203   $ 465,470  
   
 
 
Net senior secured indebtedness(3)         $ 695,482  
Net senior secured leverage ratio(4)           1.49  
Senior indebtedness(5)         $ 1,027,169  
Senior leverage ratio(6)           2.21  
Consolidated interest expense(7)         $ 139,424  
Adjusted EBITDA Ratio(8)           3.34  

(1)
Represents cost savings related to (i) the substantially completed elimination of duplicative overhead costs, including staffing and other administrative expenses, and closure of duplicative facilities, in connection with the merger of Loews with AMC Entertainment in January 2006, (ii) the incorporation of Loews' operations within AMC Entertainment's national corporate contracts for certain vendors to our theatres, (iii) the alignment of theatre pay level and staffing practices and implementation of best practices used by each of AMC Entertainment and Loews with respect to staffing, and (iv) the implementation of cost-control programs for utilities and janitorial services.

(2)
See footnote (1) on page 13 for more information on Adjusted EBITDA.

(3)
The senior secured credit facility defines net senior secured indebtedness as consolidated secured indebtedness for borrowed money other than any capital lease obligations, net of cash and cash equivalents. Net senior secured indebtedness reflected in the table consists primarily of borrowings under the senior secured credit facility and also reflects the impact on cash balances from the NCM Transactions and the Offering Transactions.

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(4)
The senior secured credit facility defines the net senior secured leverage ratio as the ratio of net senior secured indebtedness to Adjusted EBITDA for the trailing four fiscal quarters on a pro forma basis (as defined in the senior secured credit facility).

(5)
The senior secured credit facility defines senior indebtedness as consolidated indebtedness for borrowed money that is not expressly subordinate or junior indebtedness.

(6)
The senior secured credit facility defines the senior leverage ratio as the ratio of senior indebtedness to Adjusted EBITDA for the trailing four fiscal quarters on a pro forma basis (as defined in the senior secured credit facility).

(7)
The senior secured credit facility defines consolidated interest expense as interest expense excluding, among other things, the amortization of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Loews Acquisition, as well as the amortization of fees and expenses associated with certain investment and financing transactions and certain payments made in respect of operating leases, as described in the definition of consolidated interest expense, less interest income for the applicable period.

(8)
The senior secured credit facility defines the Adjusted EBITDA Ratio as the ratio of Adjusted EBITDA to consolidated interest expense for the trailing four fiscal quarters on a pro forma basis (as defined in the senior secured credit facility).

New Accounting Pronouncements

        In November 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations (FAS 141(R)) and SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51 (FAS 160). FAS 141(R) will significantly change how business acquisitions are accounted for and will impact financial statements both on the acquisition date and in subsequent periods. FAS 160 will change the accounting and reporting for minority interests, which will be recharacterized as noncontrolling interests and classified as a component of equity. FAS 141(R) and FAS 160 are effective for both public and private companies for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008 (fiscal 2010 for the Company). FAS 141(R) will be applied prospectively. FAS 160 requires retroactive adoption of the presentation and disclosure requirements for existing minority interests. All other requirements of FAS 160 shall be applied prospectively. Early adoption is prohibited for both standards. Management is currently evaluating the requirements of FAS 141(R) and FAS 160 and has not yet determined the impact on its financial statements.

        In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (SFAS 159). SFAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected are reported in earnings. SFAS 159 does not affect any existing accounting literature that requires certain assets and liabilities to be carried at fair value. We will be required to adopt this standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. Management is currently evaluating the requirements of SFAS 159 and has not yet determined the impact on the consolidated financial statements.

        In September 2006, the FASB released SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements which provides enhanced guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. The standard applies whenever other standards require (or permit) assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value. It does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances. Under the standard, fair value refers to the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the market in which the reporting entity transacts. It clarifies the principle that fair value should be based on the assumptions market participants would use when pricing the asset or

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liability. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years, or the first quarter of fiscal 2009 for AMC Entertainment. Early adoption is permitted. In November 2007, the FASB authorized its staff to draft a proposed FASB Staff Position (FSP) that would partially defer the effective date of SFAS No. 147 for one year for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a nonrecurring basis. The proposed FSP will not defer recognition and disclosure requirements for financial assets and financial liabilities or for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities that are remeasured at least annually. We do not anticipate this standard having a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

        In July 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an Interpretation of FASB Statement 109 ("FIN 48" or the "Interpretation"), which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in companies' financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The evaluation of a tax position in accordance with FIN 48 is a two-step process. The first step is recognition whereby companies must determine whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination. The second step is measurement whereby a tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is measured to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. The interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition of recognized tax benefits, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. We adopted the new requirements in the first quarter of fiscal 2008. As a result of the adoption of FIN 48, we recorded a $5.3 million increase in current deferred tax assets, a $5.3 million reduction of goodwill, a $5.3 million current FIN 48 liability and a $5.3 million charge to the beginning accumulated deficit that is reported as a cumulative effect adjustment for a change in accounting principle to the opening balance sheet position of stockholders' accumulated deficit at March 30, 2007.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

        We are exposed to various market risks including interest rate risk and foreign currency exchange rate risk.

        Market risk on variable-rate financial instruments.    We maintain a $850,000,000 senior secured credit facility, comprised of a $200,000,000 revolving credit facility and $650,000,000 term loan facility, and a $400,000,000 Parent Term Loan Facility, which permit borrowings at a rate equal to an applicable margin plus, at our option either a base rate or LIBOR. Increases in market interest rates would cause interest expense to increase and earnings before income taxes to decrease. The change in interest expense and earnings before income taxes would be dependent upon the weighted average outstanding borrowings during the reporting period following an increase in market interest rates. We had no borrowings on our new revolving credit facility as of March 29, 2007 or September 27, 2007. We had $643,500,000 and $640,250,000 outstanding under the term loan facility on March 29, 2007 and September 27, 2007, respectively and had $0 and $400,000,000 outstanding under the Parent Term Loan Facility on March 29, 2007 and September 27, 2007, respectively. Therefore, a 100 basis point increase in market interest rates would have increased or decreased interest expense on our senior secured credit facility by $6,459,000 and $5,206,000 during the fifty-two weeks ended March 29, 2007 and the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007, respectively.

        Market risk on fixed-rate financial instruments.    Included in long-term debt are $325,000,000 of our Notes due 2016, $300,000,000 of our Notes due 2014, $250,000,000 of our Fixed Notes due 2012 and $240,795,000 carrying value of our Discount Notes. Increases in market interest rates would generally cause a decrease in the fair value of the Notes due 2016, Notes due 2014, Fixed Notes due 2012 and

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Discount Notes and a decrease in market interest rates would generally cause an increase in fair value of the Notes due 2016, Notes due 2014, Fixed Notes due 2012 and Discount Notes.

        Foreign currency exchange rates.    We currently operate theatres in Mexico, France, the United Kingdom and Canada. As a result of these operations, we have assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses denominated in foreign currencies. The strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the respective currencies causes a decrease in the carrying values of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses denominated in such foreign currencies and the weakening of the U.S. dollar against the respective currencies causes an increase in the carrying values of these items. The increases and decreases in assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses are included in accumulated other comprehensive income. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates also impact the comparability of earnings in these countries on a year-to-year basis. As the U.S. dollar strengthens, comparative translated earnings decrease, and as the U.S. dollar weakens comparative translated earnings from foreign operations increase. Although we do not currently hedge against foreign currency exchange rate risk, we do not intend to repatriate funds from the operations of our international theatres but instead intend to use them to fund current and future operations. A 10% fluctuation in the value of the U.S. dollar against all foreign currencies of countries where we currently operate theatres would either increase or decrease loss before income taxes and accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by approximately $1.4 million and $40.6 million, respectively, as of March 29, 2007, and $213,000 and $39.6 million, respectively, as of September 27, 2007.

Derivatives

        On July 28, 2003, Grupo Cinemex entered into an interest rate swap agreement with a maturity of December 26, 2007 to manage its exposure to interest rate movements by effectively converting its previous long-term senior secured credit facility from a variable to a fixed rate. The notional amount of the interest rate swap reduces in accordance with the repayment provisions of Grupo Cinemex's previous long-term senior secured credit facility. Although this senior secured facility was repaid on August 13, 2004, the swap agreement remains outstanding and was redesignated as a hedge of the Grupo Cinemex Term Loan.

        The face amount of the interest rate swap on March 29, 2007 was 450 million Mexican pesos ($40.8 million). The face amount of the interest rate swap on September 27, 2007 was 225 million Mexican pesos ($20.6 million). The swap agreement provides for the exchange of variable rate payments for fixed rate payments without the effect of leverage and without the exchange of the underlying face amount. The variable rate is based on the 28-day TIIE rate and the fixed rate is 8.5%. The fair market value of the interest rate swap was a liability of $186,000 as of March 29, 2007 and a liability of $32,000 as of September 27, 2007.

        On August 5, 2005, Grupo Cinemex entered into a new interest rate swap with a face amount of 382.8 million Mexican pesos ($35.1 million) as a complement to the July 28, 2003 interest rate swap noted above. This interest rate swap is complementary to the interest rate swap entered into on July 28, 2003 and increases in the same amount of the decrease in the interest rate swap entered into on July 28, 2003 to hedge the credit. The face amount of the interest rate swap on March 29, 2007 was 683.9 million Mexican pesos ($61.9 million). The face amount of the interest rate swap on September 27, 2007 was 682.1 million Mexican pesos ($62.4 million). The new interest rate swap was entered into in order to hedge the outstanding debt balance not covered by the July 28, 2003 interest rate swap. This new interest rate swap provides for the exchange of variable rate payment for fixed rate payments. The variable rate is based on the 28-day TIIE rate and the fixed rate is 9.89%. The fair market value of this interest rate swap was a liability of $2,751,000 as of March 29, 2007 and a liability of $1,886,000 as of September 27, 2007.

        We are exposed to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the counterparties to the interest rate swap agreements. However, we do not anticipate non-performance by the counterparties.

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LCE HOLDINGS' MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

        The following discussion and analysis of LCE Holdings' financial condition and results of operations should be read together with the financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus. This discussion contains forward-looking statements. Please see "Forward-Looking Statements" for a discussion of the risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to these statements. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this section shall have the meaning ascribed to them elsewhere in this prospectus. Terms defined in this section shall only be used as such for the purposes of this section. LCE Holdings has no material assets or operations of its own. In this section, "Loews," "we," "us" or "our" refer to LCE Holdings. The following discussion relates to the audited financial statements of LCE Holdings, included elsewhere in this prospectus.

Overview

        Loews operated theatres under the Loews Theatres, Cineplex Odeon, Cinemex, Magic Johnson and Star Theatres names. Its significant partnership operated theatres under the Yelmo Cineplex name. As of December 31, 2005, Loews owned, or had an interest in, and operated 2,169 screens at 191 theatres in 18 states and the District of Columbia, Mexico and Spain. Included in Loews' screen and theatre counts are 311 screens in 27 theatres in Spain at Yelmo Cineplex de España, S.L. ("Yelmo Cineplex"), in which it held a 50% partnership interest. Loews' principal geographic markets included the metropolitan areas of New York, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington D.C. in the United States; Mexico City in Mexico; and Madrid in Spain.

Recent Developments

The Megabox Cineplex Sale

        On December 28, 2005, Loews sold its 50% interest in Megabox to Finventures (UK) Limited and Mediaplex, Inc., its joint venture partner in Megabox, for proceeds of $78.4 million and recorded a gain on sale of $18.8 million included in equity income in long-term investments.

The Loews Transactions

        On July 30, 2004, LCE Holdings, a company formed by investment funds affiliated with Loews' former sponsors, acquired 100% of the capital stock of Loews and, indirectly, Cinemex, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $1.5 billion. The purchase of Loews and Cinemex was financed with borrowings by Loews under a senior secured credit facility, the issuance of the 9.0% senior subordinated notes due 2014 and cash equity investments by Loews' former sponsors. Prior to the closing, Loews sold all of its Canadian and German film exhibition operations to its former investors, who indemnified Loews for certain potential liabilities in connection with those sales. We refer to these and other related transactions collectively as the "Loews Transactions."

Revenues

        Loews generates revenues primarily from box office receipts, concession sales and other revenue sources, including screen advertising sales, promotional activities and theatre management fees. Attendance levels and changes in average admission and concession revenues per patron affect Loews' revenues. Attendance is primarily affected by the commercial appeal of the films released during the period reported and the level of marketing and promotion by film studios and distributors. Historically, the major film distributors released those films that they anticipated would be the most successful during the summer and holiday seasons. Consequently, Loews' revenue during the first and third quarters is typically lower. Average admissions per patron are affected by the mix of film types (i.e.,

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each film's appeal to certain audiences, such as children, teens or young adults) and established ticket prices. Average concession revenues per patron are affected by concession product mix, concession prices and the mix of film types. Loews generates other revenues related to theatre operations from such sources as on-screen and in-lobby advertising and sponsorships, the leasing of its theatres for motion picture premieres, screenings, private parties and corporate events and from game machines and ATMs in some of its theatre lobbies.

Expenses

        The largest expenses of operating Loews' theatres are film rental fees and theatre leasing expense. Other significant expenses include marketing and advertising, salaries and wages, concession product costs, insurance, utilities, maintenance and other occupancy related charges. Certain operating costs, such as film rental costs, salaries and wages and concession costs, vary directly with changes in revenues and attendance levels. Film rental fees are based on the related box office receipts at either mutually agreed-upon firm terms or estimates of the final settlement, depending upon its film licensing arrangement with a distributor for a particular film. Loews purchases concession supplies to replace units sold. Although theatre salaries and wages include a fixed cost component, these expenses vary in relation to revenues as theatre staffing levels are adjusted to handle fluctuations in attendance. Conversely, lease expenses are primarily a fixed cost at the theatre level, as Loews' theatre leases generally require a fixed monthly minimum rent payment. Many of Loews' theatre leases also include a percentage rent clause whereby the landlord is paid an additional amount of rent based upon revenues over a specified threshold. Certain of Loews' leases provide for percentage rent only.

        General and administrative expenses are related primarily to costs associated with executive and corporate management and the oversight of Loews' business, and include functions such as film buying, marketing and promotions, operations and concession management, accounting and financial reporting, legal, treasury, internal audit, safety and security, construction and design, real estate development and administration, human resources and information systems. Loews' general and administrative costs also include payroll, occupancy costs related to its corporate office in New York City, professional fees (such as audit and legal fees) and travel and related costs. Loews' general and administrative staffing and associated costs are maintained at a level that Loews deems appropriate to manage and support the size and nature of its theatre portfolio and its business activities.

Discontinued Operations

        In January 2004, Loews' management committed to a plan to sell Cineplex Odeon Corporation ("COC"), its wholly-owned subsidiary (comprising its Canadian operations, including its interest in the Cineplex Galaxy Limited Partnership), to Onex and OCM Cinema. This transaction closed on July 30, 2004. As a result of that decision, Loews has reported COC's results of operations for the one and seven months ended July 31, 2004 as discontinued operations. COC generated total revenue of $159.7 million and income before taxes of $12.1 million for the seven months ended July 31, 2004.

        On July 30, 2004, as a condition to, and immediately prior to, the closing of the Loews Transactions, Loews sold 100% of its shares of capital stock of COC to affiliates of its former investors for a cash purchase price of $205.9 million. Loews used the proceeds from this sale to repay debt outstanding under its old credit facilities. As this sale was a transaction among parties under common control, the excess of the proceeds received ($205.9 million) over the book value of the assets sold ($33.3 million) has been recorded as a capital contribution ($172.6 million).

Results of Operations

        All periods commencing on or after August 1, 2004 are referred to herein as a "Successor" period. The periods presented from January 1, 2004 through July 31, 2004 referred to herein as "Predecessor"

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periods. As a result of the Loews Acquisition, we are required to separately present our operating results for the Predecessor and the Successor in the seven months ended July 31, 2004 and the five months ended December 31, 2004 under generally accepted accounting principles. In the following discussion, the results for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004 are adjusted to reflect the pro forma effect of the Loews Acquisition as if it had occurred on January 1, 2004. The pro forma basis amounts for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004 are compared to the twelve months ended December 31, 2005. Pro forma adjustments relate primarily to increased depreciation and amortization resulting from increases in fixed asset and intangible values; increased interest expense resulting from increases in corporate borrowings and corresponding loss on early extinguishment of debt; and the related tax impact. We believe this is the most meaningful and practical way to comment on our results of operations.

Year Ended December 31, 2005 Compared to the Pro Forma Year Ended December 31, 2004

        Total operating revenues.    Total operating revenues for the year ended December 31, 2005 decreased $48.6 million, or 5.3%, to $874.7 million from $923.3 million for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2004.

        Specific factors affecting the major components of Loews' total operating revenues are discussed below.

            Box office revenue.    Box office revenue for the year ended December 31, 2005 decreased $41.4 million, or 6.6%, to $581.0 million from $622.4 million for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2004. This decrease in box office revenue was due primarily to a decrease in attendance volume ($73.8 million) during the period and a decrease in box office revenue from closed theatres ($10.2 million). These decreases in box office revenue, which aggregated $84.0 million, were partially offset by an increase in average revenue per patron ($24.5 million) during the period, an increase in box office revenue from the operation of new theatres ($15.3 million) and an increase due to the effect of foreign currency exchange rates with respect to Loews' international operations ($2.8 million). Attendance decreased approximately 10.9 million patrons, or 10.3%, for the year ended December 31, 2005 as compared to the same pro forma period in the prior year. For the year ended December 31, 2005, U.S. industry attendance decreased by approximately 8.7%. This decrease in attendance can be attributed to the strong performance of film shown during the pro forma year ended December 31, 2004, including The Passion of the Christ, The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, Shrek 2, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and The Day After Tomorrow.

            Concession revenue.    Concession revenues for the year ended December 31, 2005 decreased $6.9 million, or 2.7%, to $244.6 million from $251.5 million for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2004. This decrease in concession revenue was due primarily to a decrease in attendance volume during the period ($29.8 million) and a decrease in concession revenue from closed theatres ($3.8 million). These decreases in concession revenue, which aggregated $33.6 million, were offset by an increase in concession revenue per patron ($16.8 million) during the period, an increase in concession revenue from the operation of new theatres ($8.2 million) and an increase due to the effect of foreign currency exchange rates with respect to Loews' international operations ($1.7 million).

            Other revenues.    Other revenues for the year ended December 31, 2005 decreased $0.3 million, or 0.6%, to $49.1 million from $49.4 million for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2004. This decrease in other revenue was due primarily to decreases in advertising and promotional income, ATM usage, phone and Internet ticket sales ($0.9 million), a decrease in attendance volume ($0.7 million) during the period and a decrease in other revenue from closed theatres ($0.4 million). These decreases in other revenue, which aggregated $2.0 million, were

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    partially offset by an increase in other revenues from the operation of new theatres ($0.7 million) and an increase due to the effect of foreign currency exchange rates with respect to Loews' international operations ($0.7 million).

        Theatre operations and other expenses.    Theatre operations and other expenses for the year ended December 31, 2005 decreased $20.0 million, or 3.0%, to $649.3 million from $669.3 million for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2004. This decrease in theatre operations and other expenses was due primarily to decreases in operating costs associated with a decrease in attendance volume ($41.3 million) during the period, a decrease in operating costs related to closed theatres ($11.4 million) and a decrease in film rental percentage ($1.3 million). These decreases in theatre operations and other expenses, which aggregated $54.0 million, were offset by increases in operating costs related to the operation of new theatres ($18.6 million), the additional film rental costs associated with ticket price increases ($11.8 million) and an increase due to the effect of foreign currency exchange rates with respect to Loews' international operations ($3.0 million). Theatre operations and other expenses, as a percentage of total revenues, increased to 74.2% for the year ended December 31, 2005 as compared to 72.5% for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2004 due primarily to the aforementioned decrease in revenues without corresponding decrease in costs, primarily fixed costs.

        Specific factors affecting the major components of theatre operations and other expenses are discussed below:

            Film costs.    Film costs decreased $20.6 million, or 6.9% for the year ended December 31, 2005 to $279.3 million from $299.9 million for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2004. This decrease in film costs was due primarily to a decrease in attendance ($35.5 million), a decrease in film costs associated with closed theatres ($4.9 million) and a decrease in film rental percentage primarily related to film product mix ($1.3 million). These decreases in film costs, which aggregated $41.7 million, were partially offset by increases in film rental costs resulting from ticket price increases ($11.8 million), increased film costs associated with the operation of new theatres ($8.1 million) and an increase due to the effect of foreign currency exchange rates with respect to Loews' international operations ($1.2 million). Film costs, as a percentage of box office revenue, of 48.1% for the year ended December 31, 2005 were flat when compared to the same period in the prior year.

            Rent expense.    Rent expense increased $1.4 million, or 1.2%, for the year ended December 31, 2005 to $121.6 million from $120.2 million for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2004. This increase in rent expense is due primarily to leasing costs associated with new theatres, which were partially offset by a decrease in leasing costs associated with closed theatres.

        Cost of concessions.    Cost of concessions for the year ended December 31, 2005 decreased $0.7 million, or 1.8%, to $36.6 million from $37.3 million for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2004. This decrease in cost of concessions was due primarily to a decrease in attendance volume ($4.4 million) during the period and a decrease in the cost of concessions from closed theatres ($0.5 million). These decreases in cost of concessions, which aggregated $4.9 million, was partially offset by an increase in product costs and the timing of certain promotional programs ($2.2 million), the incremental costs associated with the operation of new theatres ($1.6 million) and an increase due to effect of foreign currency exchange rates with respect to Loews' international operations ($0.4 million). Cost of concessions, as a percentage of concession revenues, of 15.0% for the year ended December 31, 2005 were flat when compared to the same period in the prior year.

        General and administrative costs.    General and administrative costs for the year ended December 31, 2005 decreased $10.5 million, or 16.3%, to $53.8 million from $64.3 million for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2004. This decrease in general and administrative costs was due primarily to a decrease in professional and legal fees related to the evaluation of potential merger and

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acquisition transactions which Loews incurred during the prior period ($13.0 million) and a decrease in the management fee charged by Loews' current sponsors compared to the fee charged by Loews' former investors ($0.6 million). This decrease in general and administrative expenses, which aggregated $13.6 million, was partially offset by an increase in costs associated with its day-to-day home office operations ($2.5 million) primarily due to inflation and an increase due to effect of foreign currency exchange rates with respect to Loews' international operations ($0.6 million). General and administrative expenses, as a percentage of total revenues, decreased to 6.1% for the year ended December 31, 2005 as compared to 7.0% for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2004.

        Depreciation and amortization.    Depreciation and amortization costs for the year ended December 31, 2005 increased $6.9 million, or 6.5%, to $114.1 million from $107.1 million for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2004 and includes a pro forma adjustment to depreciation and amortization of $11.7 million. This increase in depreciation and amortization was due primarily to incremental depreciation resulting from investment in new depreciable assets related to new builds and an increase due to the effect of foreign currency exchange rates with respect to Loews' international operations ($1.0 million).

        (Gain)/loss on asset disposition.    (Gain)/loss on asset disposition for the year ended December 31, 2005 decreased $3.1 million to a loss of $0.8 million from a gain of $2.3 million for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2004. The loss for the year ended December 31, 2005 was comprised of several theatre dispositions in the United States and Mexico. The gain for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2004 was primarily due to a large gain on the sale of one theatre property in the State of New York.

        Income from operations.    Loews' operating income for the year ended December 31, 2005 decreased $27.5 million, or 57.8%, to $20.1 million from $47.6 million for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2004. This decrease in operating income was due to the aggregate effect of all the factors described above.

        Interest expense.    Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2005 increased $9.8 million, or 13.8%, to $80.7 million from $70.9 million for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2004 and includes a pro forma adjustment to interest expense of $18.2 million. This increase in Loews' interest expense was due primarily to the increased level of debt outstanding as a result of the refinancing Loews undertook in order to effect the Loews Transactions and an overall increase in the average interest rate paid on its outstanding debt.

        Equity (income)/loss in long-term investments.    Loews' equity income in long-term investments increased by $18.5 million to $23.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2005 from $4.7 million for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2004 primarily due to the gain realized on Loews' sale of its interest in Megabox on December 28, 2005.

        Income tax expense.    Income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2005 increased $6.3 million to $7.5 million from $1.2 million for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2004 and includes a pro forma adjustment to income tax expense of $8.4 million. The increase was driven by tax provisions on the dividend received from Megabox during 2005 and the gain on the sale of Loews' interest in Megabox. The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2005 was approximately 20.2% as compared to approximately 6.5% for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2004. The change in the effective rate between the periods is primarily a result of the Megabox transaction and other permanent differences, offset by a valuation allowance against the U.S. deferred tax asset, since it was determined more likely than not that the deferred tax assets would not be realized.

        Discontinued operations.    Income from discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2005 decreased $7.4 million to $0.0 million from $7.4 million for the pro forma year ended

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December 31, 2004. The decrease is attributable to the year ended December 2004 including seven months of the operating results of Loews' Canadian film exhibition business, which was sold to affiliates of its former investors.

        Net Loss.    Net loss increased $32.6 million to a loss of $45.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2005 from a loss of $12.4 million for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2004. This increase in Loews' net loss was due to the aggregate effect of all the factors described above and the income from discontinued operations that had been included in the pro forma year ended December 31, 2004. Net loss, excluding discontinued operations, increased by $25.2 million to a loss of $45.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2005 as compared to a loss of $19.8 million for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2004 due to the aggregate effect of the items noted above.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flows

        Loews generates cash flows from its theatre operations. Loews' cash flows are generated primarily from the sale of admission tickets, concession sales and other revenue including advertising and promotional income. Generally, this provides Loews with positive working capital, which is consistent with the industry, since cash revenues are generally collected in advance of payment of Loews' operating expenses. Loews' operating revenue levels are directly related to the success and appeal of the film product produced and distributed by the studios.

        Operating Cash Flows.    Net cash provided by operating activities was $67.4 million, $38.1 million and $75.2 million for year ended December 31, 2005, the five months ended December 31, 2004 and the seven months ended July 31, 2004, respectively. Cash provided by operating activities was a result of changes in Loews' operating activities and changes in its working capital related to the timing of payments to various vendors. Cash provided by operating activities for the seven months ended July 31, 2004 was a result of an increase in revenues from the operations of its theatres and changes in its working capital related to the timing of payments to various vendors. This increase was offset by increased operating costs related to the increase in revenues.

        Investing Cash Flows.    Net cash provided by investing activities, as reflected in Loews' statement of cash flows, was $5.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2005 and was due primarily to the proceeds from the sale of Loews' interest in the Megabox joint venture ($78.4 million) and the proceeds from the sale of assets ($1.5 million). This source of cash was partially offset by capital expenditures related to expenditures for new builds, maintenance and upgrades to existing theatres and spending on management information systems and applications ($67.3 million), Loews' purchase of an additional 49.99% interest in Magic Johnson Theatres Limited Partnership ($3.7 million), payments made on pre-acquisition contingencies ($1.9 million) and investments made in marketable equity securities ($1.2 million).

        Net cash used in investing activities, as reflected in Loews' statement of cash flows, was $1,323.9 million for the five months ended December 31, 2004 and cash provided by investing activities was $174.3 million for the seven months ended July 31, 2004. Cash used in investing activities for the five months ended December 31, 2004 was due primarily to payments made to Loews' former investors at the time of the Loews Transactions ($1,305.9 million), capital expenditures primarily related to the construction of two theatre locations comprising 12 screens each in the United States and Mexico ($17.2 million) and payments made as a result of the Loews Transactions ($3.2 million). This use of cash was partially offset by the proceeds from the sale of assets, which included one theatre location with 14 screens ($2.4 million). Cash provided by investing activities for the seven months ended July 31, 2004 was due primarily to the proceeds from the sale of COC ($205.9 million) and the proceeds from the sale of assets, which included one theatre location with five screens ($7.4 million). These sources of

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cash were partially offset by capital expenditures related primarily to the construction of two theatre locations comprising 12 screens each in the United States and Mexico ($36.6 million) and investment in/advances to partnerships ($2.4 million).

        Financing Cash Flows.    Net cash provided by financing activities, as reflected in Loews' statement of cash flows, was $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2005 and was due primarily to the proceeds from the delay draw portion of the Cinemex term loan ($10.0 million) and a capital contribution from LCE Holdings ($1.1 million). These sources of cash were partially offset by prepayments of debt related to Loews' senior secured credit facility in the United States ($8.0 million), the repayment of mortgages and capital leases ($1.2 million) and debt issuance costs paid related to Loews' exchange offer of their 9.0% senior subordinated notes due 2014 ($1.0 million).

        Net cash provided by financing activities, as reflected in Loews' statement of cash flows, was $1,187.1 million for the five months ended December 31, 2004 and net cash used in financing activities was $218.0 million for the seven months ended July 31, 2004. Cash provided by financing activities for the five months ended December 31, 2004 was due primarily to the proceeds received from equity contributions from Loews' former sponsors ($421.7 million) and the proceeds from Loews' senior secured credit facility ($630.0 million), Loews' 9.0% senior subordinated notes due 2014 ($315.0 million), the Cinemex term loan ($90.0 million) and amounts drawn under its revolving credit facility ($7.3 million). These sources of cash were partially offset by repayment of Loews' former term loan ($92.3 million), Mexican credit facility ($87.7 million) and priority secured credit agreement ($28.7 million), payments on amounts previously drawn under its revolving credit facilities ($7.3 million), scheduled payments of amounts due under its senior secured credit facility ($1.6 million), the payment of Loews Transaction related expenses ($17.4 million) and debt issuance costs ($41.6 million). Cash used in financing activities for the seven months ended July 31, 2004 was due primarily to payments made on its former term loan ($215.0 million) and priority secured credit agreement ($2.4 million).

Capital Expenditures

        Loews funds the cost of its capital expenditures through internally generated cash flows, cash on hand and financing activities. Loews' capital requirements have historically arisen principally in connection with acquisitions, construction of new theatres, adding new screens to existing theatres, upgrading its theatre facilities and general management information system upgrades. During the year ended December 31, 2005, the five months ended December 31, 2004 and the seven months ended July 31, 2004 Loews had $67.3, $17.2 million and $36.6 million, respectively, in capital expenditures.

 
  Total
Capital
Expenditures

  New Build
Capital
Expenditures

  Maintenance
and Upgrade
Capital
Expenditures

 
   
  (in millions)

   
Year ended December 31, 2005   $ 67.3   $ 35.2   $ 32.1
Pro forma year ended December 31, 2004   $ 53.8   $ 42.1   $ 11.7

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BUSINESS

        We are one of the world's leading theatrical exhibition companies based on a number of measures, including total revenues, total number of screens and annual attendance. For the fiscal year ended March 29, 2007, on a pro forma basis, we had revenues of $2.4 billion and a loss from continuing operations of ($93.3) million. For the 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007, on a pro forma basis, we had revenues of $2.5 billion and a loss from continuing operations of ($16.7) million. As of September 27, 2007, we owned, operated or held interests in 358 theatres with a total of 5,128 screens, approximately 89% of which were located in the United States and Canada. Our theatres are primarily located in large urban markets in which we have a strong market position relative to our competition. We believe that we operate a modern and highly productive theatre circuit. Our average screen per theatre count in the United States and Canada of 14.8 and our pro forma attendance per theatre, a commonly used measure of capacity utilization in our industry, of more than 676,000 patrons substantially exceed industry averages. Historically, these favorable attributes have enabled us to generate significant cash provided by operating activities. Our industry is in its initial phase of transition to digital technology and we expect this technology to provide an enhanced patron experience, operational and programming efficiencies as well as the opportunity to exhibit a broader array of content. We believe that our favorable attributes mentioned above will enable us to generate incremental revenues as digital technologies become more pervasive in our theatres.

        In the United States and Canada, as of September 27, 2007, we operated 309 theatres with 4,585 screens in 30 states, the District of Columbia and two Canadian provinces. We have a significant presence in most major urban "DMA's". Our U.S. and Canada theatre circuit represented 92.6% of our revenues for the 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007 on a pro forma basis.

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        The following table provides detail with respect to the geographic location of our U.S. and Canada theatre circuit as of September 27, 2007:

United States and Canada

  Theatres(1)
  Screens(1)
California   38   597
Texas   23   450
Florida   24   404
New Jersey   25   318
New York   27   279
Illinois   18   271
Michigan   13   214
Arizona   9   183
Georgia   11   177
Pennsylvania   13   150
Washington   15   149
Maryland   13   136
Ohio   9   133
Massachusetts   10   129
Virginia   8   123
Missouri   8   117
Minnesota   5   78
Louisiana   5   68
Colorado   3   62
North Carolina   3   60
Oklahoma   3   60
Kansas   2   49
Indiana   3   40
Connecticut   2   36
South Carolina   3   28
District of Columbia   4   27
Nebraska   1   24
Kentucky   1   20
Wisconsin   1   18
Arkansas   1   16
Utah   1   9
   
 
Total United States   302   4,425
   
 
Canada   7   160
   
 
Total United States and Canada   309   4,585
   
 

(1)
Included in the above table are five theatres and 64 screens that we manage or in which we have a partial interest.

        As of September 27, 2007, our international circuit of 49 theatres with 543 screens consisted principally of wholly-owned theatres in Mexico, where we operated 44 theatres with 488 screens primarily located in the Mexico City Metropolitan Area, or MCMA, through Grupo Cinemex, S.A. de C.V. and its subsidiaries (Cinemex). We believe that we have the number one market share in the MCMA with an estimated 49% of MCMA attendance through December 31, 2006. Our wholly-owned international circuit represented 7.4% of our revenues for the 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007 on a pro forma basis.

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        The following table provides detail with respect to the geographic location of our international theatre circuit as of September 27, 2007:

International

  Theatres(1)
  Screens(1)
Mexico   44   488
China (Hong Kong)(2)   2   13
France   1   14
United Kingdom   2   28
   
 
  Total International   49   543
   
 

(1)
Included in the above table are two theatres and 13 screens that we manage or in which we have a partial interest.

(2)
Although we sold our only theatre in Hong Kong on January 5, 2006, we maintain a partial interest represented by a license agreement with purchaser for continued use of our trademark.

        We have improved the quality of our theatre circuit by adding new screens through new builds (including expansions) and acquisitions and by disposing of older screens through closures and sales. As of September 27, 2007, 3,350, or approximately 73%, of our screens in the United States and Canada were located in megaplex theatres. The average number of screens per theatre in the United States and Canada as of September 27, 2007 was 14.8 for the combined company, which was more than twice the industry average of 6.8, according to NATO, and higher than any of our peer competitors.

        The following table sets forth historical and pro forma information of AMC Entertainment and Loews, on a combined basis, concerning new builds (including expansions), acquisitions and dispositions (including the Loews Dispositions and our Portugal and Spain dispositions) and end of period theatres and screens through September 27, 2007:

 
  New Builds
  Acquisitions
  Closures/Dispositions
  Total Theatres(1)
Fiscal Year

  Number of Theatres
  Number of Screens
  Number of Theatres
  Number of Screens
  Number of Theatres
  Number of Screens
  Number of Theatres
  Number of Screens
1996   9   177   —   —   42   180   371   2,569
1997   20   368   —   —   30   133   361   2,804
1998   28   674   —   —   33   151   356   3,327
1999   33   547   314   1,736   73   278   630   5,332
2000   33   650   —   —   96   490   567   5,492
2001   16   262   —   —   144   837   439   4,917
2002   15   255   5   68   54   338   405   4,902
2003   7   123   109   1,155   106   829   415   5,351
2004   9   133   3   48   27   190   400   5,342
2005   7   89   —   —   16   102   391   5,329
2006   14   197   —   —   30   264   375   5,262
2007   8   122   —   —   28   307   355   5,077
2008(2)   4   58   —   —   8   84   351   5,051
   
 
 
 
 
 
       
    203   3,655   431   3,007   687   4,183        
   
 
 
 
 
 
       

(1)
Excludes seven theatres and 77 screens that we manage or in which we have a partial interest.

(2)
Through September 27, 2007.

        We were founded in 1920 and since that time have pioneered many of the industry's most important innovations, including the multiplex theatre format in the early 1960s and the North

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American megaplex theatre format in the mid-1990s. In addition, we have acquired some of the most respected companies in the theatrical exhibition industry, including Loews and General Cinema, and we have a demonstrated track record of successfully integrating those companies through timely conversion to AMC's operating procedures, headcount reductions, consolidation of corporate functions and adoption of best practices. We have also created and invested in a number of strategic initiatives that have created value for our company and, we believe, will continue to generate incremental value for our shareholders. For example:

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    We created National Cinema Network, Inc., our advertising subsidiary, in 1985 and combined it with Regal CineMedia to form NCM, a cinema screen advertising venture, in March 2005. Another major exhibitor joined the NCM joint venture by contributing its screen advertising business in July 2005. On February 13, 2007, we received net proceeds of $517.1 million upon completion of the NCM Transactions. We currently own approximately 18.6% of NCM;

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    We were a founding partner and currently own approximately 27% of MovieTickets.com, an Internet ticketing venture representing over 10,000 screens; and

    •
    In February 2007, we formed our most recent joint venture, DCIP, with two other major exhibitors to facilitate the financing and deployment of digital technology in our theatres and to enter into agreements with equipment vendors and major motion picture studios for the implementation of digital cinema.


Our Competitive Strengths

        There are several principal characteristics of our business that we believe make us a particularly effective competitor in our industry and position us well for future growth. These include:

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    our major market position;

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    our modern, highly productive theatre circuit;

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    our strong cash flow generation; and

    •
    our proven management team.

        Major Market Position.    We are one of the world's leading theatrical exhibition companies and enjoy geographic market diversification and leadership in major markets worldwide. As of September 27, 2007, we operated in 23 of the top 25 DMA's, and had the number one or two market share in 22 of those DMA's, including the number one market share in New York City, Chicago, Dallas and Washington, D.C. We also operated 24 of the top 50 theatres in the United States based on box office revenues for the 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007. In certain of our densely populated urban markets we believe there is a scarcity of alternative retail real estate opportunities and often zoning requirements. We believe our major market presence makes our theatres more important to content providers who rely on our markets for a disproportionate share of box office receipts (as typically 60% of all U.S. box office receipts derive from the top 25 DMA's).

        Traditionally, the population densities, affluence, and ethnic and cultural diversity of top DMA's create a greater opportunity to exhibit a broad array of film genres, which we believe drives higher levels of attendance at our theatres as compared to theatres in less densely populated markets. Historically this has produced the highest capacity utilization among our peer competitors as measured by attendance per theatre. We believe our strong presence in major markets positions us well relative to our peer competitors to take advantage of opportunities for incremental revenues associated with operating a digital theatre circuit given our patrons' interest in a broader array of content offerings.

        Modern, Highly Productive Theatre Circuit.    We are an industry leader in the development and operation of megaplex theatres, typically defined as a theatre having 14 or more screens and offering

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amenities to enhance the movie-going experience, such as stadium seating, digital sound and enhanced seat design. From April 1995 through September 27, 2007, AMC Entertainment and Loews built 203 theatres with 3,655 new screens, acquired 431 theatres with 3,007 screens and disposed of 687 theatres with 4,183 screens. Of the total new build screens, 2,933 were added during the 1995 through 2002 period as we led the industry in modernizing our circuit through development of megaplex theatres. As of September 27, 2007, 3,350, or approximately 73%, of our screens in the United States and Canada were located in megaplex theatres and the average number of screens per theatre was 14.8, which was more than twice the industry average of 6.8, according to NATO, and higher than any of our peer competitors. Over the past five years we have invested over $730 million to improve and expand our theatre circuit, contributing to the modern portfolio of theatres we operate today.

        We believe our high average number of screens per theatre and the design of our megaplex theatres provide a more enjoyable entertainment experience and offer us operational benefits, as we are able to offer a wider selection of content and showtimes. We believe this contributes to our generating the highest attendance and revenues per theatre among our peer competitors. For the 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007, we had the number one market share in New York City, Chicago, Dallas and Washington, D.C. among others, and we operated 22 of the top 50 theatres in the United States and Canada in terms of box office revenue as measured by Rentrak. Our next closest competitor operated 11 of the top 50 theatres. For the 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007, on a pro forma basis, our theatre circuit in the United States and Canada produced box office revenues per screen at rates approximately 26% higher than our closest peer competitor and 48% higher than the industry average, as measured by Rentrak.

        We believe that our theatre circuit will be further enhanced with the installation of digital projection systems in our theatres, which began in newly opened theatres in the fourth quarter of calendar 2007 and which we expect to take approximately two years to roll out to substantially all of our existing theatres. We believe operating a digital theatre circuit will provide us greater flexibility in exhibiting our content, which will enhance our capacity utilization, enable us to achieve higher ticket prices for differentiated content formats such as Digital 3D and IMAX, and provide incremental revenue from exhibition of alternative content such as live concerts, sporting events, Broadway shows and opera.

        Strong Cash Flow Generation.    The U.S. theatrical exhibition industry has a long-term history of steady box office growth, even during times of economic downturn. When combined with our major market focus and highly productive theatre assets, we have been able to generate significant and stable cash flow provided by operating activities. For the 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007, our net cash provided by operating activities (exclusive of $231.3 million of non-recurring cash receipts related to the NCM Transactions) totaled $216.2 million. In future years, we expect to continue to generate cash flow to allow us to maintain our facilities, invest in our business, service our debt and pay dividends to our stockholders.

        Proven Management Team.    Our executive management team has an average of approximately 23 years of experience in the theatrical exhibition industry. Our leadership team has guided our company through a number of economic and industry cycles, and has successfully integrated a number of strategic acquisitions, including Loews and General Cinema, as well as delivered targeted cost savings and strong operating results.


Our Strategy

        Our strategy is driven by four key elements:

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    maximizing operating efficiencies by focusing on the fundamentals of our business;

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    enhancing our theatre portfolio through selective new builds, acquisitions and the disposition of underperforming theatres; and

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    returning capital to our shareholders through cash dividends.

        Growing Revenues by Broadening and Enhancing the AMC Experience.    We intend to generate incremental revenues in the future by broadening and enhancing the experience in our theatres through a number of initiatives. Specifically, we will continue to broaden our content offerings through the installation of additional IMAX and Digital 3D systems and present attractive alternative content, and enhance our food and beverage offerings. We also will continue to create new strategic marketing and loyalty programs aimed at increasing attendance. Initiatives we have implemented in the past and that we will continue to pursue to grow revenues and enhance the experience include the following:

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    We have enhanced our concession program by expanding the menu of premium food and beverage products. In 2006, we introduced "Clips Picks sm", a first in the industry that gives AMC patrons the opportunity to create their own value meal from items on the Clips Picks menu.

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    We have generated incremental attendance through innovative programming. For example, in 2006 we introduced;

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    "A.M.Cinema®" which offers moviegoers the opportunity to see first-run movies before noon on select Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays at the best ticket price of the day and

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    "AMC SelectSM" which provides an exciting and diverse selection of the best in specialty films to the mainstream moviegoer at many AMC theatres across the country, 365 days a year.

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    Our MovieWatcher frequent moviegoer loyalty program has approximately 1.6 million active members, which we believe to be the largest active membership for a loyalty program in our industry. We are currently evaluating a number of marketing strategies which target this loyal customer base with programs intended to increase attendance at our theatres;

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    We introduced the AMC Entertainment Card in October 2002, the first stored-value gift card sold circuit-wide in the industry. We currently sell the card through several marketing alliances at approximately 50,000 retail outlets throughout the United States and Canada. We intend to expand this program and create additional marketing alliances; and

        We currently have IMAX systems in place at seven of our theatres. We recently announced an agreement with IMAX to install 100 IMAX MPX digital projection systems at AMC theatres in 34 major U.S. markets. Deployment of these systems will commence in July 2008 and extend through 2010, depending upon the achievement of specified financial measures. The agreement has an initial term of seven years with one three-year renewal option and provides for:

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    A territorial exclusivity covenant that gives us the exclusive rights (subject to previously existing IMAX licensed locations) to IMAX digital projection systems in the geographical areas surrounding 100 of our theatres; and

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    A right of first refusal for installation of IMAX digital projection systems in additional IMAX locations within certain geographical areas.

        In addition, we recently formed DCIP, a joint venture to facilitate the deployment of digital cinema systems. With digital technology deployed in our theatres we expect to realize a number of benefits. This technology will provide consistent state-of-the-art presentation quality for our patrons. We will also

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be able to broaden the entertainment experience in our theatres and improve capacity utilization by using our screens for the exhibition of alternative content such as sporting events and concerts, and also multiplayer game competitions and educational uses. It will also facilitate the distribution of next generation Digital 3D content which we believe will drive incremental attendance and revenues. Over the past two years, Digital 3D versions of a movie have generated more than double the attendance of 2D versions of the same movie at an additional $1 to $3 more per ticket for a Digital 3D film than for a standard 2D film. Additionally, digital technologies will enable us to create further operational and programming efficiencies in our theatres. For example, we will be able to better address capacity utilization and meet demand in our theatres by making real-time decisions on the number and size of the auditoriums to program with content. Given our major market position, the overall diversity of our patron base and our high average screen per theatre count, we believe the benefits associated with digital technologies in our theatres will be significant for our theatre circuit and will provide us with the opportunity for incremental revenues. Recent examples of our execution on this strategy include the following:

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    We recently exhibited Beowulf in our theatre circuit in a variety of formats, including 2D, Digital 3D and IMAX 3D. In the first week of its release, industry average performance of the Digital 3D and IMAX versions of Beowulf exceeded the 2D release on a revenue per theatre basis by over two times and nine times, respectively. The performance of the Digital 3D and IMAX 3D versions were even more successful in our circuit where Digital 3D and IMAX 3D exceeded the industry 2D average by over three times and by over 14 times, respectively. AMC theatres in the top 25 DMA's performed at even higher levels with Digital 3D and IMAX 3D exceeding the industry 2D average by over four times and by over 25 times, respectively;

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    We are commencing the second season of Metropolitan Opera broadcasts in our theatres, which in its inaugural year produced average ticket prices and capacity utilization over two

    times and six times, respectively, what would otherwise have been realized from exhibiting traditional content at the slotted times. We broadcast the performances on both a live and prerecorded basis. Advance ticket sales for the second season are producing results which are consistent with our first season. We expect to see an increase in capacity utilization of our theatres that is similar to what we experienced in the first season;

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    We recently screened two alternative content events. The first was a live broadcast followed up by an encore prerecorded broadcast of a Garth Brooks concert. The second was a promotion of a DVD release of a film by exhibiting it one last time on the big screen. On a combined basis, these two events produced average ticket prices and capacity utilization at our facilities that exceeded traditional content that would otherwise have been exhibited at the slotted times by 50% and 800%, respectively; and

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    We recently announced that Hannah Montana's sold out concert tour will appear on the big screen in Digital 3D at nearly 100 of our theatres in February 2008. Advance ticket sales at a price of $15.00 per ticket indicate we should achieve capacity utilization in excess of what we would expect from traditional content during the times slotted for this presentation.

        We determined the average ticket price and capacity utilization that would otherwise have been realized from exhibiting traditional content films at the slotted times by using our historical average ticket price and capacity utilization from traditional content films for the slotted times in which we exhibited alternative content.

        We have experienced an increase in alternative content available to us as well as a growing slate of Digital 3D and IMAX content. As directors and producers continue to embrace new technology in their productions, we expect new and innovative content generation to continue.

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        The costs of implementing digital projection in our theatres will be substantially funded by DCIP. DCIP and its members have yet to execute definitive agreements concerning the extent of such funding, but based on current negotiations, we expect that with respect to our existing theatres, allowances from DCIP of $70,000 per screen will cover substantially all of the costs of installing digital projection systems, and with respect to our new-build theatres, allowances from DCIP will cover $30,000 to $45,000 of such costs per screen, the estimated incremental cost of digital projection systems over conventional film projectors. We expect DCIP to fund allowances through virtual print fees ("VPFs") from motion picture studios. We will bear maintenance costs with respect to digital projection systems which we expect to be similar to what we currently spend on our conventional film projectors. We will also bear any incremental installation costs relating to Digital 3D or to enable the exhibition of alternative-content.

        Our ability to implement digital cinema systems in accordance with our plans will depend on the availability of equipment from third-party vendors, and the ongoing negotiation of definitive agreements by DCIP for financing, payment of VPFs by motion picture studios and equipment use agreements with participating exhibitors. We believe that the supply of digital cinema equipment will be sufficient for our needs and that such definitive agreements are likely to be executed in the first quarter of calendar 2008.

        Maximizing Operating Efficiencies.    We believe that the size of our circuit and the breadth of our operations will allow us to continue to achieve economies of scale and drive continued improvement in operating margins. Since fiscal 2001, we have been able to increase our Segment Adjusted EBITDA(1) margins from 14.5% to 19.1% for the 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007. We have achieved this margin improvement through an ongoing review of all aspects of our operations and the implementation of cost-saving initiatives, including at the theatre level, more effective scheduling of staff and concession gains. As a result, cost of operations as a percentage of total revenues decreased from 67.4% in fiscal 2001 to 63.4% for the 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007. Additionally, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenue decreased from 2.7% in fiscal 2001 to 1.7% for the 52 weeks ended September 27, 2007.


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See note 13 to our unaudited consolidated financial statements and note 17 to our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus for a discussion of Segment Adjusted EBITDA including a reconciliation to operating earnings (loss). We have computed Segment Adjusted EBITDA margins by dividing Segment Adjusted EBITDA by total revenues. Segment Adjusted EBITDA is disclosed in our audited financial statements as it is a primary measure used by us to evaluate the performance of our segments and to allocate resources.

        Enhancing our Theatre Portfolio.    Through a deliberate and focused internal review process, we have closed or disposed of 687 older or obsolete theatres representing 4,183 screens on a combined basis since the end of fiscal 1995, 1,793 of which were owned by AMC Entertainment at the time of disposal and 2,390 of which were owned by Loews. We believe that our efforts in disposing of theatres that are nearing the end of their productive life cycle has differentiated us from our peer competitors and contributed to our overall portfolio quality. We have identified 40 theatres with 345 screens that we may close over the next one to three years due to the expiration of leases or early lease terminations. We will continue to evaluate our theatre portfolio and, where appropriate, dispose of theatres through closures, lease terminations, lease buyouts, sales or subleases.

        In addition to our disposition activity, we will evaluate the potential for new theatres and, where appropriate, replace underperforming theatres with new, modern theatres that offer amenities that are consistent with our portfolio. We estimate that after giving effect to anticipated new builds and theatre closures, we will have replaced older, underperforming theatres representing between 365 and 405 total screens with new builds representing between 370 and 410 total screens from fiscal 2008 through 2010. Actual numbers of closures and new builds from fiscal 2008 through 2010 may differ materially from

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our estimates. Lastly, we intend to selectively pursue acquisitions where the characteristics of the location, overall market and facilities further enhance the quality of our theatre portfolio. Historically we have demonstrated a successful track record of integrating acquisitions such as Loews and General Cinema. Our acquisition of Loews on January 26, 2006 combined two leading theatrical exhibition companies, each with a long history of operating in the industry, and increased the number of screens we operated by 47%.

        Returning Capital to our Shareholders.    We believe that cash dividends are an efficient means of returning capital to our shareholders. Consequently, in connection with this offering, we will institute a quarterly dividend. We expect our cash provided by operating activities to grow over time. Our ability to sustain and grow our dividend will be subject to our cash provided by operating activities after capital expenditures and debt service requirements and the terms of the instruments governing our indebtedness. See "Dividend Policy."

Film Licensing

        We predominantly license "first-run" motion pictures from distributors owned by major film production companies and from independent distributors. We license films on a film-by-film and theatre-by-theatre basis. We obtain these licenses based on several factors, including number of seats and screens available for a particular picture, revenue potential and the location and condition of our theatres. We pay rental fees on a negotiated basis.

        During the period from 1990 to 2006, the annual number of first-run motion pictures released by distributors in the United States ranged from a low of 370 in 1995 to a high of 599 in 2006, according to the Motion Picture Association 2006 MPA Market Statistics.

        North American film distributors typically establish geographic film licensing zones and generally allocate available film to one theatre within that zone. Film zones generally encompass a radius of three to five miles in metropolitan and suburban markets, depending primarily upon population density. In film zones where we are the sole exhibitor, we obtain film licenses by selecting a film from among those offered and negotiating directly with the distributor. As of March 29, 2007, on a pro forma basis, approximately 88% of our screens in the United States were located in film licensing zones where we are the sole exhibitor.

        Licenses that we enter into typically state that rental fees are based on either aggregate terms established prior to the opening of the picture or on a mutually agreed settlement upon the conclusion of the picture run. Under an aggregate terms formula, we pay the distributor a specified percentage of box office receipts. The settlement process allows for negotiation based upon how a film actually performs.

        There are several distributors which provide a substantial portion of quality first-run motion pictures to the exhibition industry. These include Buena Vista Pictures (Disney), Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. Distribution, New Line Cinema, SONY Pictures Releasing, Lions Gate Films, Focus, Twentieth Century Fox, Weinstein Company and MGM. Films licensed from these distributors accounted for approximately 95% of our U.S. and Canadian admissions revenues during fiscal 2007. Our revenues attributable to individual distributors may vary significantly from year to year depending upon the commercial success of each distributor's motion pictures in any given year. In fiscal 2007, no single distributor accounted for more than 7% of the motion pictures that we licensed or for more than 20% of our box office admissions.

Concessions

        Concessions sales are our second largest source of revenue after box office admissions. Concessions items include popcorn, soft drinks, candy, hot dogs and other products. Different varieties

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of candy and soft drinks are offered at our theatres based on preferences in that particular geographic region. We have also implemented "combo-meals" for patrons which offer a pre-selected assortment of concessions products and offer co-branded and private label products that are unique to us.

        Our strategy emphasizes prominent and appealing concessions counters designed for rapid service and efficiency. We design our megaplex theatres to have more concessions capacity to make it easier to serve larger numbers of customers. Strategic placement of large concessions stands within theatres heightens their visibility, aids in reducing the length of lines, allows flexibility to introduce new concepts and improves traffic flow around the concessions stands.

        We negotiate prices for our concessions products and supplies directly with concessions vendors on a national or regional basis to obtain high volume discounts or bulk rates and marketing incentives.

Theatre Management and Support

        We use a centralized structure for policy development, strategic planning, asset management, marketing, human resources, finance, accounting and information systems. These systems are managed at our corporate office located in Kansas City, Missouri.

        We staff our theatres with personnel capable of making day-to-day operating decisions. A portion of management's compensation at each theatre is linked to the operating results of that theatre. All theatre level personnel complete formal training programs to maximize both customer service and the efficiency of our operations. Theatre managers receive market-based training within their first 18 months with us which focuses on operations administration, marketing and information systems interpretation.

        Theatre staffing varies depending on the size and configuration of the theatre and levels of attendance. For example, a typical 10-screen movie theatre may have four managers with 50 associates while a megaplex theatre may have eight managers and 125 associates. We are committed to developing the strongest possible management teams and seek college graduates for career management positions.

Properties

        The following table sets forth the general character and ownership classification of our theatre circuit, excluding unconsolidated joint ventures, as of September 27, 2007:

Property Holding Classification

  Theatres
  Screens
Owned   12   121
Leased pursuant to ground leases   8   93
Leased pursuant to building leases   288   4,361
Build to suit and ground leases (Cinemex)   43   476
   
 
  Total   351   5,051
   
 

        Our theatre leases generally have initial terms ranging from 15 to 20 years, with options to extend the lease for up to 20 additional years. The leases typically require escalating minimum annual rent payments and additional rent payments based on a percentage of the leased theatre's revenue above a base amount and require us to pay for property taxes, maintenance, insurance and certain other property-related expenses. In some instances our escalating minimum annual rent payments are contingent upon increases in the consumer price index. In some cases, our rights as tenant are subject and subordinate to the mortgage loans of lenders to our lessors, so that if a mortgage were to be foreclosed, we could lose our lease. Historically, this has never occurred.

        We lease our corporate headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri.

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        The majority of the concessions, projection, seating and other equipment required for each of our theatres is owned.

Employees

        As of September 27, 2007, we employed approximately 1,200 full-time and 18,000 part-time employees. Approximately 4.1% of our part-time employees were minors who were paid the minimum wage.

        Approximately 1.3% of our U.S. employees, consisting primarily of motion picture projectionists, are represented by a union, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stagehand Employees and Motion Picture Machine Operators (and affiliated local unions). We believe that our relationship with this union is satisfactory. Approximately 80% of our Cinemex employees are represented by unions. We consider our employee relations to be good.

Theatrical Exhibition Industry and Competition

        Theatrical exhibition is the primary initial distribution channel for new motion picture releases and we believe that the theatrical success of a motion picture is often the most important factor in establishing its value in the other parts of the product life cycle (DVD, cable television and other ancillary markets).

        Theatrical exhibition has demonstrated long-term steady growth. U.S. and Canadian box office revenues increased by a 4.7% CAGR over the last 20 years, driven by increases in both ticket prices and attendance. Ticket prices have grown steadily over the past 20 years, growing at a 2.9% CAGR. In calendar 2006, industry box office revenues were $9.5 billion, an increase of 5.5%, compared to a decrease of 5.7% in calendar year 2005 and through August 30, 2007, box office revenues increased 8.0% over the same period in the prior year, driven by an estimated 2% increase in average ticket prices and a 6% increase in attendance.

        The following table represents information about the exhibition industry obtained from NATO.

Calendar Year

  Box Office
Revenues

  Attendance
  Average
Ticket
Price

  Number of
Theatres

  Indoor
Screens

  Screens
Per
Theatre

 
  (in millions)

  (in millions)

   
   
   
   
2006   $ 9,488   1,449   $ 6.55   5,543   37,776   6.8
2005     8,991   1,403     6.41   5,713   37,092   6.5
2004     9,539   1,536     6.21   5,629   36,012   6.4
2003     9,488   1,574     6.03   5,700   35,361   6.2
2002     9,520   1,639     5.80   5,712   35,170   6.2
2001     8,413   1,487     5.65   5,813   34,490   5.9
2000     7,661   1,421     5.39   6,550   35,567   5.4
1999     7,448   1,465     5.06   7,031   36,448   5.2
1998     6,949   1,481     4.69   6,894   33,418   4.8
1997     6,365   1,388     4.59   6,903   31,050   4.5
1996     5,911   1,339     4.42   7,215   28,905   4.0
1995     5,493   1,263     4.35   7,151   26,995   3.8

        There are approximately 570 companies competing in the North American theatrical exhibition industry, approximately 360 of which operate four or more screens. Industry participants vary substantially in size, from small independent operators to large international chains. Based on information obtained from the NATO 2006-07 Encyclopedia of Exhibition, we believe that the ten largest exhibitors (in terms of number of screens) operated approximately 61% of the indoor screens in 2006. This statistic is up from 34% in 1999 and is evidence that the theatrical exhibition business in the

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United States and Canada has been consolidating with the top four exhibitors accounting for approximately 53% of box office revenues in 2006 compared to 29% in 1995. During the period from 1995, when we first introduced the North American megaplex theatre, to 1999, U.S. and Canada screen count grew at an 8% CAGR from 27,000 to approximately 36,500. Since then, screen counts have grown at a more moderate pace, resulting in a total screen count of 37,776 at the end of 2006. Based on information from NATO, average screens per theatre have increased from 3.8 in 1995 to 6.8 in 2006, which we believe is indicative of the industry's development of megaplex theatres.

        Our theatres are subject to varying degrees of competition in the geographic areas in which they operate. Competition is often intense with respect to attracting patrons, licensing motion pictures and finding new theatre sites. Where real estate is readily available, there are few barriers preventing another company from opening a theatre near one of our theatres, which may adversely effect operations at our theatre.

        The theatrical exhibition industry faces competition from other forms of out-of-home entertainment, such as concerts, amusement parks and sporting events, and from other distribution channels for filmed entertainment, such as cable television, pay per view and home video systems, as well as from all other forms of entertainment.

        We believe the theatrical exhibition industry is and will continue to be attractive for a number of key reasons, including:

        A Highly Popular and Affordable Out-of-Home Entertainment Experience.    Going to the movies is one of the most popular and affordable out-of-home entertainment options. In 2006, attendance at indoor movie theatres in the United States and Canada was 1.4 billion. This contrasts to the 115 million combined annual attendance generated by professional baseball, basketball and football over the same time period. The estimated average price of a movie ticket was $6.55 in 2006, considerably less than other out-of-home entertainment alternatives such as concerts and sporting events.

        Long-Term History of Steady Growth.    The theatrical exhibition industry is a mature business which has, over an extended period, produced steady growth in revenues and attendance. The combination of the popularity of moviegoing, its steady long-term growth characteristics, industry consolidation that has resulted in more rational capital deployment and the relative maturity of the business makes theatrical exhibition a highly cash flow generative business today. Box office revenues in the United States and Canada have increased at a 4.7% CAGR over the last 20 years, driven by increases in both ticket prices and attendance across multiple economic cycles. During this period, the industry experienced short-term variability in attendance and resulting revenues which we believe were highly correlated to the quality of film product being exhibited. We believe that these long-term trends will continue.

        Significant Ongoing Investment in Motion Pictures.    The number of motion pictures released in the United States has increased in each of the past five years. Since 2005, this reflects, among other things, a significant investment in the movie business from non-traditional sources. A number of recent motion picture financings have attracted significant participation from large financial institutions. We believe this increased investment will further increase the number of motion pictures produced each year.

        Transformation of Industry With Adoption of Digital Technology.    The theatrical exhibition industry is in the initial stages of conversion from film-based to digital projection technology. Virtually all filmed entertainment content today can be exhibited digitally. Digital projection results in a premium visual experience for patrons as there is no degradation of image over the life of a film. Digital content also gives the theatre operator greater flexibility in programming content. For example, theatre operators are able to better address capacity utilization and meet demand in their theatres by making real-time decisions on the number and size of auditoriums to program with content. Moreover, digital technology provides theatres with the opportunity for additional revenues through Digital 3D and alternative content offerings. Recent experience with digital has produced increased attendance and average ticket

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prices. For example, theatres are able to charge $1 to $3 more per ticket for a Digital 3D film than for a standard 2D film. Furthermore, Digital 3D screens have generated more than double the attendance of standard 2D versions of the same movie. Digital technology also facilitates live and pre-recorded networked and single-site meetings and corporate events in movie theatres and will allow for the distribution of live and pre-recorded entertainment content and the sale of associated sponsorships.

        Importance of Content Providers.    We believe that the theatrical success of a motion picture is often the key determinant in establishing its value in the other parts of the product life cycle, such as DVD, cable television, merchandising and other ancillary markets. As a result, we believe motion picture studios will continue to work cooperatively with theatrical exhibitors to ensure the continued value of the theatrical window.

Regulatory Environment

        The distribution of motion pictures is, in large part, regulated by federal and state antitrust laws and has been the subject of numerous antitrust cases. The consent decrees resulting from one of those cases, to which we were not a party, have a material impact on the industry and us. Those consent decrees bind certain major motion picture distributors and require the motion pictures of such distributors to be offered and licensed to exhibitors, including us, on a film-by-film and theatre-by-theatre basis. Consequently, we cannot assure ourselves of a supply of motion pictures by entering into long-term arrangements with major distributors, but must compete for our licenses on a film-by-film and theatre-by-theatre basis. We understand that the Department of Justice is presently evaluating its enforcement policy with respect to those consent decrees.

        Our theatres must comply with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (the "ADA"). Compliance with the ADA requires that public accommodations "reasonably accommodate" individuals with disabilities and that new construction or alterations made to "commercial facilities" conform to accessibility guidelines unless "structurally impracticable" for new construction or technically infeasible for alterations. Non-compliance with the ADA could result in the imposition of injunctive relief, fines, awards of damages to private litigants or additional capital expenditures to remedy such noncompliance. Although we believe that our theatres are in substantial compliance with the ADA, in January 1999, the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice filed suit against us alleging that certain of our theatres with stadium-style seating violate the ADA. In separate rulings in 2002 and 2003 the court ruled against us in the "line of sight" and the "non-line of sight" aspects of this case. In 2003, the court entered a consent order and final judgment about the non-line of sight aspects of this case. On January 10, 2006, a federal judge in the United States District Court for the Central District of California ruled in favor of the Department of Justice with respect to a remedy in the line of sight aspects of this case. We have appealed this portion of the court's order. See "—Legal Proceedings."

        As an employer covered by the ADA, we must make reasonable accommodations to the limitations of employees and qualified applicants with disabilities, provided that such reasonable accommodations do not pose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. In addition, many of our employees are covered by various government employment regulations, including minimum wage, overtime and working conditions regulations.

        Our operations also are subject to federal, state and local laws regulating such matters as construction, renovation and operation of theatres as well as wages and working conditions, citizenship, health and sanitation requirements and licensing. We believe our theatres are in material compliance with such requirements.

        We also own and operate theatres and other properties which may be subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to environmental protection. Certain of these laws and regulations may impose joint and several liability on certain statutory classes of persons for the costs of

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investigation or remediation of contamination, regardless of fault or the legality of original disposal. We believe our theatres are in material compliance with such requirements.

Seasonality

        Our revenues are dependent upon the timing of motion picture releases by distributors. The most marketable motion pictures are usually released during the summer and the year-end holiday seasons. Therefore, our business can be seasonal, with higher attendance and revenues generally occurring during the summer months and holiday seasons. Our results of operations may vary significantly from quarter to quarter.

Legal Proceedings

        In the normal course of business, we are party to various legal actions. Except as described below, management believes that the potential exposure, if any, from such matters would not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, cash flows or results of operations.

        United States of America v. AMC Entertainment Inc. and American Multi Cinema, Inc. (No. 99 01034 FMC (SHx), filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California). On January 29, 1999, the Department of Justice (the "Department") filed suit alleging that AMC Entertainment's stadium style theatres violate the ADA and related regulations. The Department alleged that AMC Entertainment had failed to provide persons in wheelchairs seating arrangements with lines of sight comparable to the general public. The Department alleged various non-line of sight violations as well. The Department sought declaratory and injunctive relief regarding existing and future theatres with stadium style seating, compensatory damages in the approximate amount of $75,000 and a civil penalty of $110,000.

        On November 20, 2002 the trial court entered summary judgment in favor of the Justice Department on the line of sight aspects of this case and on January 10, 2006, the trial court ruled in favor of the Department regarding the appropriate remedy. In its decision, the court issued a comprehensive order regarding line of sight and other related remedies. AMC Entertainment estimates that the cost of the betterments related to the remedies for line of sight violations of the ADA will be $21 million, which is expected to be incurred over a 4-5 year term. Through September 27, 2007, AMC Entertainment has not incurred any of these costs. Additionally, the order calls for payments of $300,000 to the United States and individual complainants. AMC Entertainment has appealed the court's order to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and anticipates a decision in the next six months.

        As a result of the January 10, 2006 order, AMC Entertainment estimates the range of the loss to be between $349,000 and $444,000. Accordingly, AMC Entertainment has recorded the related liability of approximately $349,000.

        On January 21, 2003, the trial court entered summary judgment in favor of the Department on the non-line of sight aspects of the case, which involve such matters as parking areas, signage, ramps, location of toilets, counter heights, ramp slopes, companion seating and the location and size of handrails. On December 5, 2003, the trial court entered a consent order and final existing judgment on non-line of sight issues under which AMC Entertainment agreed to remedy certain violations at its stadium-style theatres and at certain theatres it may open in the future. Currently AMC Entertainment estimates that these betterments will be required at approximately 140 stadium-style theatres. AMC estimates that the total cost of these betterments will be $47.5 million, which is expected to be incurred over the remaining term of the consent order of eighteen months or as extended by agreement between the parties. Through September 27, 2007 AMC Entertainment has incurred approximately $15.1 million of these costs. The estimate is based on actual costs incurred on remediation work completed to date. The actual costs of betterments may vary based on the results of surveys of the remaining theatres.

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        Michael Bateman v. American Multi-Cinema, Inc. (No. CV07-00171). In January 2007, a class action complaint was filed against us in the Central District of the United States District Court of California (the "District Court") alleging violations of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ("FACTA"). FACTA provides in part that neither expiration dates nor more than the last 5 numbers of a credit or debit card may be printed on electronic receipts given to customers. FACTA imposes significant penalties upon violators where the violation is deemed to have been willful. Otherwise damages are limited to actual losses incurred by the card holder. Plaintiff is seeking an order certifying the case as a class action as well as statutory and punitive damages in an unspecified amount. We believe the allegations are without merit.

        On October 31, 2007, the District Court denied plaintiff's motion for class certification without prejudice pending the Ninth Circuit's decision in an appeal from a denial of certification in a similar FACTA case. The parties have requested the District Court to stay all proceedings in the case pending the outcome of the Ninth Circuit case.

        We are a party to various other legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, none of which is expected to have a material adverse effect on us.

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MANAGEMENT

        Our business and affairs are managed by our board of directors currently consisting of nine members. Peter C. Brown, our chief executive officer, is a director of Parent.

        The following table sets forth certain information regarding our directors, executive officers and key employees as of January 9, 2008:

Name

  Age
  Position(s) Held
Peter C. Brown   49   Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director (Parent, Holdings, AMC Entertainment and American Multi-Cinema, Inc.)
Michael R. Hannon   47   Director (Parent, Holdings and AMC Entertainment)
Stephen P. Murray   45   Director (Parent, Holdings and AMC Entertainment)
Stan Parker   31   Director (Parent, Holdings and AMC Entertainment)
Aaron J. Stone   34   Director (Parent, Holdings and AMC Entertainment)
John Connaughton   42   Director (Parent, Holdings and AMC Entertainment)
Eliot P. S. Merrill   37   Director (Parent, Holdings and AMC Entertainment)
Benjamin Coughlin   35   Director (Parent, Holdings and AMC Entertainment)
Travis Reid   53   Director (Parent, Holdings and AMC Entertainment)
Kenneth M. Reiss   65   Director-elect (Parent, Holdings and AMC Entertainment)
Craig R. Ramsey   56   Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Parent, Holdings, AMC Entertainment and American Multi-Cinema, Inc.); Director (American Multi-Cinema, Inc.)
John D. McDonald   50   Director Executive Vice President, U.S. and Canada Operations (American Multi-Cinema, Inc.)
Kevin M. Connor   45   Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary (Parent, Holdings, AMC Entertainment and American Multi-Cinema, Inc.)
Mark A. McDonald   49   Executive Vice President, International Operations (AMC Entertainment International, Inc.)
Chris A. Cox   41   Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer (Parent, Holdings, AMC Entertainment and American Multi-Cinema, Inc.)
Terry W. Crawford   50   Vice President and Treasurer (Parent, Holdings, AMC Entertainment and American Multi-Cinema, Inc.)
Michael W. Zwonitzer   43   Vice President Finance (Parent, Holdings, AMC Entertainment and American Multi-Cinema, Inc.)

        All our current executive officers hold their offices at the pleasure of our board of directors, subject to rights under their respective employment agreements. There are no family relationships between or among any directors and executive officers, except that Messrs. John D. McDonald and Mark A. McDonald are brothers.

        Mr. Peter C. Brown has served as a Director of AMC Entertainment and American Multi-Cinema, Inc., a subsidiary of AMC Entertainment, since November 1992, as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of AMC Entertainment since July 1999 and as President of AMC Entertainment since January 1997. Mr. Brown has served as a Director, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Parent and Holdings since June 2007 and December 2004, respectively. Mr. Brown served as Co-Chairman of the Board of AMC Entertainment from May 1998 through July 1999 and as Executive Vice President of AMC Entertainment from August 1994 to January 1997. Mr. Brown has served as a Director, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President of Holdings since December 2004 and President of American Multi-Cinema, Inc. since March 2007. Mr. Brown is also Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and a director of American Multi-Cinema, Inc. Mr. Brown serves as a Director of Embarq Corporation, Midway Games, Inc., National CineMedia, Inc. and MovieTickets.com. Mr. Brown is also a member of the executive

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committee and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Theatre Owners. Mr. Brown is a graduate of the University of Kansas.

        Mr. Michael R. Hannon has served as a Director of Parent since June 2007, and has served as a Director of Holdings and AMC Entertainment since December 2004. Mr. Hannon serves as Managing Director in the New York office of CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC, a private equity firm formed in August 2006 by the former buyout/growth equity investment team of J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC, a private equity division of JPMorgan Chase & Co. Mr. Hannon joined J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC in 1988 and has focused on making investments in the media and telecommunications and the financial services sectors. Mr. Hannon has been responsible for numerous investments in broadcasting, publishing, cable, outdoor, and both wireless and wireline communications. Mr. Hannon also serves on the board of directors of Ascend Media, Hanley Wood and Olympus Media. Mr. Hannon holds a B.A. from Yale University and an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School.

        Mr. Stephen P. Murray has served as a Director of Parent since June 2007, and has served as a Director of Holdings and AMC Entertainment since December 2004. Mr. Murray serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC, a private equity firm formed in August 2006 by the former buyout/growth equity investment team of J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC, a private equity division of JPMorgan Chase & Co. Mr. Murray is also an investment committee member of CCMP Capital Asia Ltd. Mr. Murray focuses on investments in consumer, Retail and Services, and Healthcare Infrastructure. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC in 1989, Mr. Murray served as a Vice President with the Middle-Market Lending Division of Manufacturers Hanover. Mr. Murray also serves on the board of directors of ARAMARK Holdings Corporation, Cabela's, Generac, Jetro Holdings, Noble Environmental Power, Quiznos Subs, Strongwood Insurance and Warner Chilcott. Mr. Murray holds a B.A. from Boston College and an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School.

        Mr. Stan Parker has served as a Director of Parent since June 2007, and has served as a Director of Holdings and AMC Entertainment since December 2004. Mr. Parker has been affiliated with Apollo and its related investment advisors and investment managers since 2000 and has been a Partner since 2005. Prior to joining Apollo in 2000, Mr. Parker was employed by Salomon Smith Barney, Inc. Mr. Parker also serves on the board of directors of Momentive Performance Materials. Mr. Parker holds a B.S. degree in Economics from The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

        Mr. Aaron J. Stone has served as a Director of Parent since June 2007, and has served as a Director of Holdings and AMC Entertainment since December 2004. Mr. Stone is a Senior Partner of Apollo Management, L.P. which, together with its affiliates, acts as manager of Apollo and related private securities investment funds. Mr. Stone also serves on the board of directors of Hughes Communications, Inc., Intelstat, Ltd and Skyterra Communications Inc. Prior to joining Apollo, Mr. Stone was a member of the Mergers and Acquisition Group at Smith Barney, Inc. Mr. Stone holds an A.B. Degree from Harvard College.

        Mr. John Connaughton has served as a Director of Parent since June 2007, and has served as a Director of Holdings and AMC Entertainment since January 2006. Mr. Connaughton has served as a Managing Director of Bain Capital Partners, LLC since 1997 and a member of the firm since 1989. Prior to joining Bain Capital Partners, LLC, Mr. Connaughton served as a consultant at Bain & Company, Inc., where he advised Fortune 500 companies. Mr. Connaughton also serves as a director of M_C Communications (PriMed), Warner Chilcott, CRC Health Group, Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), Warner Music Group (NYSE-WMG), Sungard Data Systems, Cumulus Media Partners and The Boston Celtics. He also volunteers for a variety of charitable organizations, serving as a member of The Berklee College of Music Board of Trustees and the UVa McIntire Foundation Board of Trustees. Mr. Connaughton received a B.S. in commerce from the University of Virginia and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

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        Mr. Eliot P. S. Merrill has served as a Director of Parent, Holdings and AMC Entertainment since January 2008. Mr. Merrill is a Managing Director of The Carlyle Group focused on buyout opportunities in the media and telecommunications sectors. Prior to joining Carlyle in 2001, Mr. Merrill was a Principal at Freeman Spogli & Co., a buyout fund with offices in New York and Los Angeles. From 1995 to 1997, Mr. Merrill worked at Dillon Read & Co. Inc. and, before that, at Doyle Sailmakers, Inc. Mr. Merrill holds an A.B. Degree from Harvard College.

        Mr. Benjamin M. Coughlin has served as a Director of Parent since June 2007, and has served as a Director of Holdings and AMC Entertainment since January 2006. Mr. Coughlin joined Spectrum Equity Investors in 1997 and has been a Managing Director since 2005. At Spectrum Equity Investors, Mr. Coughlin focuses on buyout investments in the media, information services and communications industries. Prior to Spectrum Equity Investors, Mr. Coughlin worked as an Associate at Apax Partners in Munich, Germany, where he was involved with later-stage and buyout opportunities in the technology and information services industries. Mr. Coughlin also serves as a director of Apprise Media, Canon Communications and CBD Media LLC. Mr. Coughlin graduated from Harvard College with a bachelor's degree, cum laude, in Economics, where he was also a John Harvard Scholar.

        Mr. Travis Reid has served as a Director of Parent since June 2007, and has served as a Director of Holdings and AMC Entertainment since January 2006. Prior thereto, Mr. Reid served as President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Loews since April 2002. Mr. Reid has been in the film exhibition industry for 30 years. Prior to 2002, Mr. Reid served as President, North American Operations of Loews beginning May 1998. Mr. Reid served as President of Loews Theatres beginning October 1996 and for the preceding year served as Executive Vice President, Film Buying of Loews Theatres. Prior to joining Loews in 1991, Mr. Reid held senior film buying positions at General Cinema Corp., Cineamerica Theatres, Century Theatres and Theatre Management Inc. Mr. Reid began his career at age 20 at a drive-in movie theatre in California. Mr. Reid is also Chief Executive Officer and a director of Digital Cinema Implementation Partners LLC. Mr. Reid also serves as a director of Fandango. Mr. Reid holds a B.S. in Business Administration from California State University at Hayward.

        Mr. Kenneth M. Reiss will be elected as a Director of Parent, Holdings and AMC Entertainment upon the consummation of this offering. Mr. Reiss spent his entire career with Ernst & Young LLP, beginning in September 1965, through his retirement in June 2003. He served as Coordinating Partner on significant global clients, including retailers such as Staples, Inc., and Toys "R" Us, Inc. and also served as the Managing Partner for the Assurance and Advisory Practice (AABS) of E&Y's New York Office from 1992 to 1998. Over the course of his career he served as the national Director for AABS of the Retail and Consumer Products Industry and National Director of the Media and Entertainment Practice. Mr. Reiss currently serves as a member of the board of directors of Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. and The Wet Seal, Inc.

        Mr. Craig R. Ramsey has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of AMC Entertainment and American Multi-Cinema, Inc. since April 3, 2003. Mr. Ramsey has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Parent and Holdings since June 2007 and December 2004, respectively. Prior to April 2003, Mr. Ramsey served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of AMC Entertainment and American Multi-Cinema, Inc. effective April 2002. Mr. Ramsey served as Senior Vice President, Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, of AMC Entertainment and American Multi-Cinema, Inc. from August 1998 until May 2002. Mr. Ramsey has served as a Director of American Multi-Cinema, Inc. since September 1999. Mr. Ramsey was elected Chief Accounting Officer of AMC Entertainment and American Multi-Cinema, Inc. effective October 1999. Mr. Ramsey served as Vice President, Finance from January 1997 to October 1999 and prior thereto served as Director of Information Systems and Director of Financial Reporting since joining American Multi-Cinema, Inc. in February 1995. Mr. Ramsey currently serves as a member of the board of directors of Bank Midwest.

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        Mr. John D. McDonald has served as Director of American Multi-Cinema, Inc. since November 2007, and has served as Executive Vice President, U.S. and Canada Operations of American Multi-Cinema, Inc. since October 1998. Prior thereto, Mr. McDonald served as Senior Vice President, Corporate Operations from November 1995 until his promotion to Executive Vice President in October 1998.

        Mr. Kevin M. Connor has served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of AMC Entertainment and American Multi-Cinema, Inc. since April 2003. Mr. Connor has served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Parent and Holdings since June 2007 and December 2004, respectively. Prior to April 2003, Mr. Connor served as Senior Vice President, Legal of AMC Entertainment and American Multi-Cinema, Inc. beginning November 2002. Prior thereto, Mr. Connor was in private practice in Kansas City, Missouri as a partner with the firm Seigfreid, Bingham, Levy, Selzer and Gee from October 1995.

        Mr. Mark A. McDonald has served as Executive Vice President, and as Executive Vice President, International Operations of AMC Entertainment International, Inc., a subsidiary of AMC Entertainment, since March 2007 and December 1998, respectively. Prior thereto, Mr. McDonald served as Senior Vice President, Asia Operations from November 1995 until his appointment as Executive Vice President in December 1998.

        Mr. Chris A. Cox has served as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of AMC Entertainment and American Multi-Cinema, Inc. since May 2002. Mr. Cox has served as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of Parent and Holdings since June 2007 and December 2004, respectively. Prior to May 2002, Mr. Cox served as Vice President and Controller of American Multi-Cinema, Inc. from November 2000. Previously, Mr. Cox served as Director of Corporate Accounting for the Dial Corporation from December 1999 until November 2000.

        Mr. Terry W. Crawford has served as Vice President and Treasurer of Parent since June 2007, and of Holdings, AMC Entertainment and American Multi-Cinema, Inc. since April 2005. Prior thereto, Mr. Crawford served as Vice President and Assistant Treasurer of Holdings, AMC Entertainment and American Multi-Cinema, Inc. from December 2004 until April 2005. Previously, Mr. Crawford served as Vice President, Assistant Treasurer and Assistant Secretary of AMC Entertainment from May 2002 until December 2004 and American Multi-Cinema, Inc. from January, 2000 until December 2004. Mr. Crawford served as Assistant Treasurer and Assistant Secretary of AMC Entertainment from September 2001 until May 2002 and AMC from November 1999 until January 2004. Mr. Crawford served as Assistant Secretary of AMC Entertainment from March 1997 until September 2001 and American Multi-Cinema, Inc. from March 1997 until November 1999.

        Mr. Michael W. Zwonitzer has served as Vice President, Finance of AMC Entertainment and American Multi-Cinema, Inc. since September 2004 and has served as Vice President, Finance of Parent and Holdings since June 2007 and December 2004, respectively. Prior thereto, Mr. Zwonitzer served as Director of Finance from December 2002 to September 2004 and Manager of Financial Analysis from November 2000 to December 2002. Mr. Zwonitzer joined AMC in June 1998.

Board of Directors

        Upon the closing of this offering, we will amend and restate our current certificate of incorporation and file such amended and restated certificate of incorporation with the State of Delaware. Pursuant to such amended and restated certificate of incorporation, our board of directors will consist of between 7 and 15 directors. A majority of the board of directors will constitute a quorum for board meetings. The convening of a special meeting will be subject to advance written notice to all directors.

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our board of directors and that we have compensation and nominating committees composed entirely of independent directors, but retains the requirement that we have an audit committee composed entirely of independent members. Our board of directors currently consists of nine directors. Prior to the consummation of this offering, we will add one independent director to our board. Within three months following the closing of this offering, our board of directors will consist of eleven directors, including two independent directors designated by the Sponsors one of which was designated prior to the consummation of this offering. We expect to add one additional independent director, also designated by the Sponsors, to our board of directors within twelve months after the closing of this offering.

        Pursuant to our amended and restated certificate of incorporation, our board of directors will be divided into three classes. The members of each class will serve for a staggered, three-year term. Upon the expiration of the term of a class of directors, directors in that class will be elected for three-year terms, subject to the Sponsors' board designation rights, at the annual meeting of stockholders in the year in which their term expires. The classes are composed as follows:

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    Travis Reid, Kenneth Reiss and the two additional independent directors we expect to be designated to our board of directors within twelve months after the closing of this offering will be Class I directors, whose terms will expire at the 2008 annual meeting of stockholders;

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    Stephen Murray, Stan Parker, Benjamin Coughlin and Michael Hannon will be Class II directors, whose terms will expire at the 2009 annual meeting of stockholders; and

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    Peter Brown, Aaron Stone, Eliot Merrill and John Connaughton will be Class III directors, whose terms will expire at the 2010 annual meeting of stockholders.

        Any additional directorships resulting from an increase in the number of directors will be distributed among the three classes so that, as nearly as possible, each class will consist of one-third of our directors. This classification of our board of directors may have the effect of delaying or preventing changes in control of our company.

        If at any time we cease to be a "controlled company" under the New York Stock Exchange rules, the board of directors will take all action necessary to comply with the applicable New York Stock Exchange rules, including appointing a majority of independent directors to the board and establishing certain committees composed entirely of independent directors.

Committees of the Board of Directors

    Audit Committee

        Upon consummation of this offering, our audit committee will consist of Kenneth Reiss. The board of directors has determined that Mr. Reiss qualifies as an audit committee financial expert as defined in Item 401(h) of Regulation S-K. Mr. Reiss is independent as independence is defined in Rule 10A-3(b)(i) under the Exchange Act or under Section 303A.02 of the New York Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual. Within three months of the closing of this offering, the audit committee will be comprised of Mr. Reiss and one additional independent director designated by the Sponsors. Within one year of the closing of this offering, we will nominate one additional independent director to the audit committee so that our audit committee will be comprised of three members, all of whom will be financially literate.

        The principal duties and responsibilities of our audit committee are as follows:

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    to oversee our compliance with legal, ethical and regulatory matters.

        The audit committee will have the power to investigate any matter brought to its attention within the scope of its duties. It will also have the authority to retain counsel and advisors to fulfill its responsibilities and duties.

    Compensation Committee

        Upon consummation of this offering, our compensation committee will consist of                                                 , Stephen Murray, Aaron Stone and John Connaughton.

        The principal duties and responsibilities of our compensation committee are as follows:

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    to review and approve the compensation of our chief executive officer and the other executive officers of us and our subsidiaries; and

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    to provide oversight concerning the compensation of our chief executive officer, succession planning, performance of the chief executive officer and related matters.

    Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee

        Upon consummation of this offering, our nominating committee will consist of Peter Brown, Michael Hannon, Aaron Stone and John Connaughton.

        The principal duties and responsibilities of the nominating committee will be as follows:

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    to establish criteria for board and committee membership and recommend to our board of directors proposed nominees for election to the board of directors and for membership on committees of the board of directors; and

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    to make recommendations to our board of directors regarding board governance matters and practices.

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

        We have a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to all of our associates, including our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer, or persons performing similar functions. These standards are designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote honest and ethical conduct. The Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which address the subject areas covered by the SEC's rules, are posted on our website: www.amctheatres.com under "Investor Resources—Corporate Governance." Any substantive amendment to, or waiver from, any provision of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics with respect to any senior executive or financial officer shall be posted on this website. The information contained on our website is not part of this prospectus.

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COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

        This section discusses the material elements of compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our principal executive officer, our principal financial officer, our three other most highly compensated executive officers and Philip M. Singleton, our former Executive Vice President and the former Chief Operating Officer of our subsidiary, American Multi-Cinema, Inc., who resigned from his employment on March 20, 2007. These individuals are referred to as the "Named Executive Officers."

        Our executive compensation programs are determined and approved by our Compensation Committee. None of the Named Executive Officers are members of the Compensation Committee or otherwise had any role in determining the compensation of other Named Executive Officers, although the Compensation Committee does consider the recommendations of Mr. Brown in setting compensation levels for our executive officers other than Mr. Brown.

Executive Compensation Program Objectives and Overview

        The goals of the Compensation Committee with respect to executive compensation are to attract, retain, motivate and reward talented executives, to tie annual and long-term compensation incentives to the achievement of specified performance objectives, and to achieve long-term creation of value for our stockholders by aligning the interests of these executives with those of our stockholders. To achieve these goals, we endeavor to maintain compensation plans that are intended to tie a substantial portion of executives' overall compensation to key strategic, operational and financial goals such as achievement of budgeted levels of EBITDA or revenue, and other non-financial goals that the Compensation Committee deems important. The Compensation Committee evaluates individual executive performance with a goal of setting compensation at levels they believe, based on industry comparables and their general business and industry knowledge and experience, are comparable with executives in other companies of similar size and stage of development operating in the theatrical exhibition industry and similar retail type businesses, while taking into account our relative performance and our own strategic goals.

        We conduct an annual review of the aggregate level of our executive compensation as part of the annual budget review and annual performance review processes, which includes determining the operating metrics and non-financial elements used to measure our performance and to compensate our executive officers. This review is based on our knowledge of how other theatrical exhibition industry and similar retail type businesses measure their executive performance and on the key operating metrics that are critical in our effort to increase the value of our company.

Current Executive Compensation Program Elements

        Our executive compensation program consists of the elements described in the following sections. The Compensation Committee determines the portion of compensation allocated to each element for each individual Named Executive Officer. Our Compensation Committee expects to continue these policies in the short term but will reevaluate the current policies and practices as it considers advisable.

        The Compensation Committee believes based on their general business and industry experience and knowledge that the use of the combination of base salary, discretionary annual performance bonuses, and long-term incentives (including stock option or other stock-based awards) offers the best approach to achieving our compensation goals, including attracting and retaining talented and capable executives and motivating our executives and other officers to expend maximum effort to improve the business results, earnings and overall value of our business.

Base Salaries

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seniority of the individual, our ability to replace the individual and other primarily judgmental factors deemed relevant by the Compensation Committee. Generally, we believe that executive base salaries should be targeted near the median of the range of salaries for executives in similar positions with similar responsibilities at comparable companies, in line with our compensation philosophy, but we do not make any determinations or changes in compensation in reaction to market data alone. The Compensation Committee's goal is to provide total compensation packages that are competitive with prevailing practices in our industry and in the geographic markets in which we conduct business. However, the Compensation Committee retains flexibility within the compensation program to respond to and adjust for specific circumstances and our evolving business environment. For fiscal 2007 and in planning for the current fiscal year, the Company obtained information regarding the salaries of employees at comparable companies, including approximately 150 multi-unit businesses in the retail, entertainment and food service industries. Base salaries for our Named Executive Officers are reviewed annually or at other appropriate times by the Compensation Committee and may be increased from time to time pursuant to such review and/or in accordance with guidelines contained in the various employment agreements in order to realign salaries with market levels after taking into account individual responsibilities, performance and experience. For the current fiscal year, this review began in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 as part of our annual budgeting process and was finished during the first quarter of fiscal 2008 as part of our annual performance review process. Following this review, base salaries for our Named Executive Officers increased between 2.0% and 2.5% from fiscal 2007 to fiscal 2008.

Annual Performance Bonus

        The Compensation Committee has the authority to award annual performance bonuses to our Named Executive Officers. Under the current employment agreements, each Named Executive Officer is eligible for an annual bonus based on our annual incentive compensation program as it may exist from time to time. We believe that annual bonuses based on performance serve to align the interests of management and shareholders, and our annual bonus program is primarily designed to reward increases in EBITDA. Individual bonuses are performance based and, as such, can be highly variable from year to year. The annual incentive bonuses for our Named Executive Officers are determined by our Compensation Committee and, except with respect to his own bonus, our chief executive officer, based on our annual incentive compensation program as it may exist from time to time. For fiscal 2007 the annual incentive compensation program was based primarily on attainment of specified EBITDA targets. The plan guideline was that no bonus would be paid below attainment of 90% of targeted EBITDA and that upon attainment of 100% of targeted EBITDA, each Named Executive Officer would receive 100% of his assigned bonus target. Upon attainment of 120% of targeted EBITDA, each Named Executive Officer would receive a maximum of 200% of his assigned bonus target. Our Compensation Committee approved bonus amounts paid in fiscal 2008 for performance during fiscal 2007 at approximately 24% of assigned bonus target (equivalent to 14% to 16% of base salary) for each of our Named Executive Officers, consistent with the guidelines for fiscal 2007. For the current fiscal year, annual incentive bonuses will again be based primarily on EBITDA and be similarly benchmarked. Under the annual incentive compensation program, our Compensation Committee and, except with respect to his own bonus, chief executive officer retain discretion to decrease or increase bonuses relative to the guidelines based on qualitative or other objective factors deemed relevant by the Compensation Committee. For the current fiscal year, it is anticipated that such factors might include management of capital expenditures, merger integration, supplier relationships, human capital management, and the completion of various transactions.

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paid in a combination of cash and equity value with the method for any allocation between cash and equity value to be determined in the future.

Long-Term Incentive Equity Awards

        We believe that creating long-term value for our stockholders is achieved, in part, by aligning the interests of our executive officers with those of our stockholders. Prior to the completion of this offering, we plan to adopt a new equity incentive plan, the AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. 2007 Performance Incentive Plan, which we refer to as the "2007 Plan." This equity incentive plan will be in addition to the 2004 Stock Option Plan discussed below.

        Holdings adopted the 2004 Stock Option Plan, which provides for the grant of incentive stock options (within the meaning of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code) and non-qualified stock options to eligible employees and consultants of Holdings and its subsidiaries and non-employee directors of Holdings. Options previously granted under the plan vest in equal installments over 5 years from the grant date, subject to the optionee's continued service with Holdings or one of its subsidiaries. The Compensation Committee did not grant any options pursuant to the 2004 Stock Option Plan during fiscal 2007.

        In conjunction with this offering, our Board of Directors intends to adopt the 2007 Plan as an additional means to reward selected employees, including our Named Executive Officers and other eligible persons, through the grant of equity-based awards and incentives pursuant to a plan appropriate for a public company. The 2007 Plan will be submitted to our stockholders for approval prior to the consummation of this offering. Employees, officers, directors, and consultants that provide services to us or one of our subsidiaries may be selected to receive awards under the 2007 Plan. After the closing of this offering, we expect that all of our equity incentive awards will be granted pursuant to the 2007 Plan or a successor plan and not under the 2004 Stock Option Plan. Awards under the 2007 Plan may be in the form of incentive or nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, stock bonuses, performance stock, stock units, phantom stock, dividend equivalents, or similar rights to purchase or acquire shares. The 2007 Plan also provides for the grant of equity-based awards and cash to satisfy the requirements for performance-based compensation within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Retirement Benefits

        Holdings provides retirement benefits to the Named Executive Officers under both qualified and non-qualified defined-benefit and defined-contribution retirement plans. The AMC Defined Benefit Retirement Income Plan and the AMC 401(k) Savings Plan are both tax-qualified retirement plans in which the Named Executive Officers participate on substantially the same terms as our other participating employees. However, due to maximum limitations imposed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA") and the Internal Revenue Code on the annual amount of a pension which may be paid under a qualified defined-benefit plan and on the maximum amount that may be contributed to a qualified defined-contribution plan, the benefits that would otherwise be payable to the Named Executive Officers under the Defined Benefit Retirement Income Plan are limited. Because we did not believe that it was appropriate for the Named Executive Officers' retirement benefits to be reduced because of limits under ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code, we had established non-qualified supplemental defined-benefit plans that permit the Named Executive Officers to receive the same benefit that would be paid under our qualified defined-benefit plan up to the old IRS limit, as indexed, as if the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act 1993 had not been in effect. On November 7, 2006, our Board of Directors approved a proposal to freeze the AMC Defined Benefit Retirement Income Plan, and our supplemental defined-benefit plans, the AMC Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and the AMC Retirement Enhancement Plan, effective as of December 31, 2006. The Compensation Committee determined that these types of plans are not as effective as other

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elements of compensation in aligning executives' interests with the interests of shareholders, a particularly important consideration for a public company. As a result, the Compensation Committee determined to freeze these plans. So, for our Named Executive Officers, benefits no longer accrue under the AMC Defined Benefit Retirement Income Plan, the AMC Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan or the AMC Retirement Enhancement Plan.

        In connection with the freezing of benefits under our defined-benefit plans, our Board of Directors determined it was important to further encourage participation in our defined contribution plan, so our Board of Directors simultaneously approved a proposal to increase Holdings' matching contribution in the 401(k) Savings Plan to 100% of elective contributions up to 5% of employee compensation (previously, the company matched 100% of contributions up to 3% of employee compensation and 50% of contributions between 3% and 5% of employee compensation). The increase in Holdings' matching contribution is effective January 1, 2007.

        The "Pension Benefits" table and related narrative section "Pension and Other Retirement Plans" below describes our qualified and non-qualified defined-benefit plans in which the Named Executive Officers of Holdings participate. The "Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation" table and related narrative section "Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plans" below describe our non-qualified defined-contribution plan benefits.

Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Program

        Named Executive Officers are permitted to elect to defer base salaries and their annual bonuses under the AMC Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan. We believe that providing the Named Executive Officers with deferred compensation opportunities is a cost-effective way to permit officers to receive the tax benefits associated with delaying the income tax event on the compensation deferred, even though the related deduction for the Companies is also deferred.

        The "Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation" table and related narrative section "Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan" below describe the non-qualified deferred compensation plan and the benefits thereunder.

Severance and Other Benefits Upon Termination of Employment

        We believe that severance protections, particularly in the context of a change in control transaction, can play a valuable role in attracting and retaining key executive officers. Accordingly, we provide such protections for each of the Named Executive Officers and for our other senior officers in their respective employment agreements. The Compensation Committee evaluates the level of severance benefits provided to Named Executive Officers on a case-by-case basis. We consider these severance protections consistent with competitive practices.

        As described in more detail below under "Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control" pursuant to their employment agreements, each of the Named Executive Officers would be entitled to severance benefits in the event of termination of employment by Parent without cause or due to death or disability. In the case of Mr. Brown, resignation for good reason would also entitle him to severance benefits. We have determined that it is appropriate to provide this executive with severance benefits under these circumstances in light of his position with Parent and as part of his overall compensation package.

        We believe that the occurrence, or potential occurrence, of a change in control transaction will create uncertainty regarding the continued employment of our executive officers. This uncertainty results from the fact that many change in control transactions result in significant organizational changes, particularly at the senior executive level. In order to encourage certain of our executive officers to remain employed with Parent during an important time when their prospects for continued employment following the transaction are often uncertain, we provide the executives with severance

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benefits if they terminate their employment within 60 days following certain specified changes in their responsibilities, annual base salary or benefits following a change in control. No claim for severance due to a change in control has been made by an executive who is a party to an employment agreement providing for such severance benefits since the Marquee Transactions (then a change in control for purposes of the agreements). In the case of Mr. Brown only, he is eligible for severance if he resigns during 60 days following a change in control. The severance benefits for these executives are generally determined as if they continued to remain employed by Parent for two years following their actual termination date, and in the case of Mr. Brown, for three years following his actual termination date.

Perquisites

        We provide the Named Executive Officers with certain perquisites, including automobile related benefits, holiday awards, and, in the case of Mr. Brown, club memberships. Perquisites are benchmarked and reviewed, revised and approved by the Compensation Committee every year.

        The perquisites provided to each Named Executive Officer during fiscal 2007 are reported in Column (i) of the "Summary Compensation Table—Fiscal 2007" below, and are further described in footnote (6) to that table.

Policy with Respect to Section 162(m)

        Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code generally disallows public companies a tax deduction for compensation in excess of $1,000,000 paid to their chief executive officers and the four other most highly compensated executive officers unless certain performance and other requirements are met. Our intent generally is to design and administer executive compensation programs in a manner that will preserve the deductibility of compensation paid to our executive officers, and we believe that a substantial portion of our current executive compensation program (including the stock options and other awards that may be granted to our Named Executive Officers as described above) satisfies the requirements for exemption from the $1,000,000 deduction limitation. However, we reserve the right to design programs that recognize a full range of performance criteria important to our success, even where the compensation paid under such programs may not be deductible. The Compensation Committee will continue to monitor the tax and other consequences of our executive compensation program as part of its primary objective of ensuring that compensation paid to our executive officers is reasonable, performance-based and consistent with the goals of Holdings and its stockholders.

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

        The Compensation Committee members whose names appear on the Compensation Committee Report above were committee members during all of fiscal 2007. No member of the Compensation Committee is or has been a former or current executive officer of the company or has had any relationships requiring disclosure by the company under the SEC's rules requiring disclosure of certain relationships and related-party transactions. None of the company's executive officers served as a director or a member of a compensation committee (or other committee serving an equivalent function) of any other entity, the executive officers of which served as a director or member of the Compensation Committee during the fiscal year ended March 29, 2007.


Summary Compensation Table—Fiscal 2007

        The following table presents information regarding compensation of our principal executive officer, our principal financial officer, our three other most highly compensated executive officers for services rendered during fiscal 2007 and for Philip M. Singleton, who, although not serving as an executive officer on the last day of our fiscal year, had served as our Executive Vice President and as the Chief

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Operating Officer of our subsidiary, American Multi-Cinema, Inc., for most of the fiscal year. These individuals are referred to as "Named Executive Officers."

Name and Principal
Position (1)

  Year
  Salary
($)

  Bonus
($)

  Stock
Awards
($)

  Option
Awards
($)(2)

  Non-
Equity
Incentive
Plan
Compensation
($)(3)

  Change in
Pension Value
and Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
($)(4)

  All Other
Compensation
($)(5)(6)

  Total
($)

Peter C. Brown
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President (AMC Entertainment and American Multi-Cinema, Inc.)
  2007   $ 772,700   $ 0   $ 0   $ 1,884,022   $ 124,684   $ 26,094   $ 29,809   $ 2,837,309

Craig R. Ramsey
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (AMC Entertainment and American Multi-Cinema, Inc.)

 

2007

 

 

351,700

 

 

0

 

 

0

 

 

471,005

 

 

55,510

 

 

33,527

 

 

27,367

 

 

939,109

John D. McDonald
Executive Vice President North American Operations (American Multi-Cinema, Inc.)

 

2007

 

 

351,700

 

 

0

 

 

0

 

 

235,503

 

 

55,510

 

 

45,620

 

 

22,010

 

 

710,343

Kevin M. Connor
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary (AMC Entertainment and American Multi-Cinema, Inc.)

 

2007

 

 

302,400

 

 

0

 

 

0

 

 

235,503

 

 

43,188

 

 

13,740

 

 

19,753

 

 

614,584

Philip M. Singleton(7)
Former Executive Vice President (AMC Entertainment); Former President and Chief Operating Officer (American Multi-Cinema, Inc.)

 

2007

 

 

496,700

 

 

0

 

 

0

 

 

3,050,212

 

 

79,300

 

 

82,026

 

 

6,468,377

 

 

10,176,615

Richard T. Walsh(8)
Executive Vice President (AMC Entertainment); Chairman (AMC Film Programming, a division of American Multi-Cinema, Inc.)

 

2007

 

 

358,800

 

 

0

 

 

0

 

 

471,005

 

 

55,510

 

 

54,013

 

 

25,808

 

 

965,136

(1)
The principal positions shown are at March 29, 2007. On March 20, 2007, Peter C. Brown was elected President of American Multi-Cinema, Inc. after Philip M. Singleton resigned.

(2)
The amount reported in this column of the table above reflects the aggregate dollar amounts recognized for option awards for financial statement reporting purposes with respect to fiscal 2007 (disregarding any estimate of forfeitures related to service-based vesting conditions). No option awards were granted or forfeited with regards to Named Executive Officers during fiscal 2007. No option awards granted to Named Executive Officers were forfeited during 2007. The company has not granted any equity-based awards other than stock options to Named Executive Officers that were outstanding during fiscal 2007. The amounts reflected in this column represent the compensation recognized during fiscal 2007 for options granted on December 23, 2004 which became partially vested during fiscal 2007. For a discussion of the assumptions and methodologies used to value the awards reported in this column, please see the discussion of option awards contained in Note 1 to the company's consolidated financial statements contained elsewhere in this prospectus.

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(3)
The Compensation Committee has determined the amounts of the annual incentive plan compensation that will be paid to each Named Executive Officer for fiscal 2007. We paid these amounts during the first quarter of fiscal 2008.

(4)
The amounts also include the aggregate change in actuarial present value of the officer's accumulated benefit under the AMC Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan in the following amounts: Mr. Brown $6,335, Mr. Ramsey $8,579, Mr. McDonald $9,651, Mr. Connor $6076, Mr. Singleton $17,229 and Mr. Walsh $11,423 and the aggregate change in actuarial present value of the officer's accumulated benefit under the Defined Benefit Retirement Income Plan in the following amounts: Mr. Brown $19,759, Mr. Ramsey $24,948, Mr. McDonald $35,969, Mr. Connor $7,664, Mr. Singleton $64,797 and Mr. Walsh $42,590. Messrs. Brown and Singleton are the only participants in the Retirement Enhancement Plan and the aggregate decreases in actual present value for their accumulated benefits of $235,505 and $529,824, respectively, have been omitted from the table.

(5)
The amount for Mr. Singleton includes the payment of cash severance of $2,465,139 in a lump sum paid pursuant to his Employment Separation and General Release Agreement and expense under SFAS 123(R) Share Based Payments of $3,938,219 related to accelerated vesting of his options pursuant to the Employment Separation and General Release Agreement. The amount listed for Mr. Singleton also includes "gross-up payments" for his FICA obligations pursuant to the AMC Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and the AMC Retirement Enhancement Plan of $33,838. The material terms of Mr. Singleton's separation agreement are described below under "Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control."

(6)
All Other Compensation is comprised of company matching contributions under our 401(k) savings plan which is a qualified defined contribution plan, automobile related benefits, life insurance premiums, holiday gift awards and one club membership for Mr. Brown. For Mr. Brown, the company matching contribution for our 401(k) plan was $11,073, the automobile related benefits were $15,600, life insurance premiums were $1,239, holiday gift award was $500 and his club membership dues were $1,397. For Mr. Ramsey, the company matching contribution for our 401(k) plan was $10,382, the automobile related benefits were $13,000, life insurance premiums were $3,485 and the holiday gift award was $500. For Mr. McDonald, the company matching contribution for our 401(k) plan was $7,554, the automobile related benefits were $12,650, life insurance premiums were $1,306 and the holiday gift award was $500. For Mr. Connor, the company matching contribution for our 401(k) plan was $6,780, the automobile related benefits were $11,700, life insurance premiums were $773 and the holiday gift award was $500. For Mr. Singleton, the company matching contribution for our 401(k) plan was $11,035, the automobile related benefits were $14,300, life insurance premiums were $5,346 and the holiday gift award was $500. For Mr. Walsh, the company matching contribution for our 401(k) plan was $10,414, the automobile related benefits were $13,000, life insurance premiums were $1,894 and the holiday gift award was $500.

(7)
Mr. Singleton resigned from employment on March 20, 2007. The material terms of Mr. Singleton's separation agreement are described below under "Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control."

(8)
Mr. Walsh's employment ended on August 17, 2007 and his unexercisable options were forfeited. Mr. Walsh received a cash severance payment of $731,944 at the end of his employment and pursuant to his employment agreements.

Compensation of Named Executive Officers

        The Summary Compensation Table above quantifies the value of the different forms of compensation earned by or awarded to our Named Executive Officers in fiscal 2007. The primary element of each Named Executive Officer's total compensation reported in the table is base salary. As noted above, the Compensation Committee has not yet determined the amount of the fiscal 2007 annual incentive that will be paid to each Named Executive Officer. Mr. Singleton also earned a lump sum cash severance payment of $2,465,139 in connection with his separation from the company pursuant to his Employment Separation and General Release Agreement and his outstanding unvested options were accelerated in full.

        The Summary Compensation Table should be read in conjunction with the tables and narrative descriptions that follow. A description of the material terms of each Named Executive Officer's base salary and annual bonus is provided below.

        The "Pension Benefits" table and related description of the material terms of Holdings' pension plans describe each Named Executive Officer's retirement benefits under the Companies' defined-benefit pension plans to provide context to the amounts listed in the Summary Compensation Table. The discussion in the section "Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control" explains the potential future payments that may become payable to Holdings' Named Executive Officers.

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Description of Employment Agreements—Salary and Bonus Amounts

        We have entered into employment agreements with each of Messrs. Brown, Ramsey, Walsh, McDonald and Connor. Provisions of these agreements relating to outstanding equity incentive awards and post-termination of employment benefits are discussed below.

        Peter C. Brown.    On December 23, 2004, Holdings and AMC Entertainment entered into an employment agreement with Peter C. Brown who has served as the Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President of each of Holdings and AMC Entertainment since that time. The agreement was amended on January 26, 2006 in connection with the Loews Acquisition. The term of the agreement is for five years, with automatic one-year extensions each year. The agreement provides that Mr. Brown will receive an initial annualized base salary of $772,654 subject to review by the Compensation Committee. Based on its review, the Compensation Committee has discretion to increase (but not reduce) the base salary each year. The agreement also provides for annual bonuses for Mr. Brown based on the applicable incentive compensation program of the company and consistent with the determination of the Compensation Committee. In making its determination with respect to salary and bonus levels, the Compensation Committee considers the factors discussed in the "Current Executive Compensation Program Elements" of the Compensation Discussion and Analysis above. In addition, the agreement provides that Mr. Brown will be eligible for benefits offered by the company to other executive officers and will be entitled to reimbursements for expenses reasonably incurred in connection with business travel and entertainment. Change in control, severance arrangements and restrictive covenants in Mr. Brown's employment agreement are discussed in detail below in the narrative section "Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control."

        On December 17, 2007, Parent, Holdings and AMC Entertainment entered into an amended and restated employment agreement with Peter C. Brown, which agreement will take effect only in the event of an initial public offering of Parent on or before December 31, 2008. The term of the agreement is for three years, with automatic one-year extensions each year. The agreement provides that Mr. Brown will receive an initial annualized base salary of $791,970 subject to review by the Compensation Committee. Based on its review, the Compensation Committee has discretion to increase (but not reduce) the base salary each year. The agreement also provides for annual bonuses for Mr. Brown based on the applicable incentive compensation program of the company and consistent with the determination of the Compensation Committee. As an inducement for Mr. Brown to enter into the amended and restated employment agreement, which reduces the term of Mr. Brown's employment and whereby Mr. Brown agrees to both non-competition and non-solicitation covenants, the agreement also provides that within 15 days after a calendar year 2008 initial public offering of Parent, Mr. Brown will receive a grant of restricted stock or restricted stock units of Parent with an aggregate value of $2,567,000 on the date of grant (based on our estimated initial public offering price). Such grant shall vest in three equal annual installments on the first three anniversaries of the grant date, and is subject to accelerated vesting upon Mr. Brown's termination for death, disability, by the company without cause, or by Mr. Brown for good reason or following a change in control. Change in control, severance arrangements and restrictive covenants in Mr. Brown's amended and restated employment agreement are discussed in detail below in the narrative section "Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control."

        Craig R. Ramsey.    On July 1, 2001, American Multi-Cinema, Inc. and AMC Entertainment entered into an employment agreement with Craig R. Ramsey who serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the company and reports directly to AMC Entertainment's Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer. The term of the agreement is for two years, with automatic one-year extensions each year. The agreement provides that Mr. Ramsey will receive an initial annualized base salary of $275,000 subject to review by the Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of AMC Entertainment and, if applicable, the Compensation Committee. Based on their review, the Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of AMC

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Entertainment and, if applicable, the Compensation Committee have discretion to increase (but not reduce) the base salary each year. The agreement also provides for annual bonuses for Mr. Ramsey based on the applicable incentive compensation program of the company and consistent with the determination of the Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of AMC Entertainment and, if applicable, the Compensation Committee. In making its determination with respect to salary and bonus levels, the Compensation Committee considers the factors discussed in the "Current Executive Compensation Program Elements" of the Compensation Discussion and Analysis above. In addition, the agreement provides that Mr. Ramsey will be eligible for benefits offered by the company to other executive officers and will be entitled to reimbursements for expenses reasonably incurred in connection with business travel and entertainment. Mr. Ramsey also receives a company owned or leased automobile or equivalent automobile allowance. Change in control and severance arrangements in Mr. Ramsey's employment agreement are discussed in detail below in the narrative section "Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control."

        John D. McDonald.    On July 1, 2001, AMC and AMC Entertainment entered into an employment agreement with John D. McDonald, who serves as an Executive Vice President, North America Operations. Mr. McDonald reports directly to AMC's President and Chief Operating Officer or such officer's designee. The term of the agreement is for two years, with automatic one-year extensions each year. The agreement provides that Mr. McDonald will receive an initial annualized base salary of $275,000, subject to review by the President and Chief Financial Officer of AMC with the approval of AMC Entertainment's Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer and, if applicable, the Compensation Committee. Based on their review, the President and Chief Financial Officer of AMC with the approval of AMC Entertainment's Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer and, if applicable, the Compensation Committee have discretion to increase (but not reduce) the base salary each year. The agreement also provides for annual bonuses for Mr. McDonald based on the applicable incentive compensation program of the company and consistent with the determination of the President and Chief Financial Officer of AMC with the approval of AMC Entertainment's Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer and, if applicable, the Compensation Committee. In making its determination with respect to salary and bonus levels, the Compensation Committee considers the factors discussed in the "Current Executive Compensation Program Elements" of the Compensation Discussion and Analysis above. In addition, the agreement provides that Mr. McDonald will be eligible for benefits offered by the company to other executive officers and will be entitled to reimbursements for expenses reasonably incurred in connection with business travel and entertainment. Mr. McDonald also receives a company owned or leased automobile or equivalent automobile allowance. Change in control and severance arrangements in Mr. McDonalds' employment agreements are discussed in detail below in the narrative section "Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control."

        Kevin M. Connor.    On November 6, 2002, AMC and AMC Entertainment entered into an employment agreement with Kevin M. Connor who serves as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of the company. The term of the agreement is for two years, with automatic one-year extensions each year. The agreement provides that Mr. Connor will receive an initial annualized base salary of $225,000 subject to review by the Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of AMC Entertainment and, if applicable, the Compensation Committee. Based on their review, the Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of AMC Entertainment and, if applicable, the Compensation Committee have discretion to increase (but not reduce) the base salary each year. The agreement also provides for annual bonuses for Mr. Connor based on the applicable incentive compensation program of the company and consistent with the determination of the Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of AMC Entertainment and, if applicable, the Compensation Committee. In making its determination with respect to salary and bonus levels, the Committee considers the factors discussed in the "Current Executive Compensation Program Elements" of the Compensation Discussion and Analysis above. In

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addition, the agreement provides that Mr. Connor will be eligible for benefits offered by the company to other executive officers and will be entitled to reimbursements for expenses reasonably incurred in connection with business travel and entertainment. Mr. Connor also receives a company owned or leased automobile or equivalent automobile allowance. Change in control and severance arrangements in Mr. Connor's employment agreement are discussed in detail below in the narrative section "Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control."


Grants of Plan-based Awards—Fiscal 2007

        The following table presents information regarding the equity incentive plan awards granted to Philip M. Singleton during fiscal 2007. There were no grants of plan-based awards to other Named Executive Officers in fiscal 2007.

 
   
  Estimated Future Payouts
Under Non-Equity Incentive
Plan Awards

  All Other
Stock Awards:
Number of
Shares of
Stock or
Units
(#)

  All Other
Option Awards:
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Options
(#)

  Exercise
or Base
Price of
Option
Awards
($/Sh)

   
 
   
  Grant Date
Fair Value of
Stock and
Option Awards
($)

Name

  Grant
Date

  Threshold
($)

  Target
($)

  Maximum
($)


Philip M. Singleton(1)

 

12/23/04

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,938,219

(1)
Represents the expense under SFAS 123(R) Share Based Payments of $3,938,219 related to accelerated vesting of Mr. Singleton's options pursuant to his Employment Separation and General Release Agreement, which was entered into on March 20, 2007.


Outstanding Equity Awards at end of Fiscal 2007

        The following table presents information regarding the outstanding equity awards held by each of our Named Executive Officers as of March 29, 2007 and after giving effect to the Reclassification, including the vesting dates for the portions of these awards that had not vested as of that date.

 
   
   
   
   
   
  Stock Awards
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Market or
Payout
Value of
Unearned
Shares,
Units or
Other
Rights
That Have
Not
Vested
($)

 
  Option Awards
   
   
  Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Number of
Unearned
Shares,
Units or
Other
Rights That
Have Not
Vested
(#)

Name

  Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
(#)
Exercisable

  Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
(#)
Unexercisable(1)

  Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Unearned
Options
(#)

  Option
Exercise
Price
($)(4)

  Option
Expiration
Date

  Number of
Shares or
Units of
Stock
That Have
Not
Vested
(#)

  Market
Value of
Shares or
Units of
Stock
That Have
Not
Vested
(#)

Peter C. Brown               $     12/23/2014                
Craig R. Ramsey                     12/23/2014                
John D. McDonald                     12/23/2014                
Kevin M. Connor                     12/23/2014                
Philip M. Singleton(2)                     12/23/2014                
Richard T. Walsh(3)                     12/31/2014                

(1)
The options vest for each Named Executive Officer, 20% per year commencing on December 23, 2005.

(2)
Mr. Singleton's options vested 100% upon entry into his Employment Separation and General Release Agreement.

(3)
Mr. Walsh's unexercisable options were forfeited at the end of his employment. Mr. Walsh has 90 days from his separation on August 17, 2007 to exercise his vested options.

(4)
The option exercise price per share of $1,000 was adjusted to $            per share pursuant to the 2004 Stock Option Plan to give effect to the payment of a one time nonrecurring dividend paid by Parent on June 15, 2007 of $652,800,000 to the holders of its 1,282,750 shares of common stock. The option price per share also reflects the Reclassification.

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Option Exercises and Stock Vested—Fiscal 2007

        None of our Named Executive Officers exercised options or held any outstanding stock awards during fiscal 2007.


Pension Benefits

        The following table presents information regarding the present value of accumulated benefits that may become payable to the Named Executive Officers under our qualified and nonqualified defined-benefit pension plans.

Name

  Plan Name
  Number of
Years Credited
Service
(#)

  Present Value of
Accumulated
Benefit(1)
($)

  Payments
During Last
Fiscal Year
($)

Peter C. Brown   Defined Benefit Retirement Income Plan   15.60   $ 125,361   $ —

 

 

Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan

 

15.60

 

 

64,998

 

 

—

 

 

Retirement Enhancement Plan

 

15.60

 

 

1,064,868

 

 

—

Craig R. Ramsey

 

Defined Benefit Retirement Income Plan

 

12.00

 

 

142,620

 

 

—

 

 

Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan

 

12.00

 

 

73,947

 

 

—

John D. McDonald

 

Defined Benefit Retirement Income Plan

 

31.05

 

 

279,035

 

 

—

 

 

Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan

 

31.05

 

 

144,677

 

 

—

Kevin M. Connor

 

Defined Benefit Retirement Income Plan

 

4.00

 

 

25,204

 

 

—

 

 

Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan

 

4.00

 

 

13,211

 

 

—

Philip M. Singleton(2)

 

Defined Benefit Retirement Income Plan

 

32.25

 

 

506,909

 

 

—

 

 

Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan

 

32.25

 

 

262,828

 

 

—

 

 

Retirement Enhancement Plan

 

32.25

 

 

1,975,348

 

 

—

Richard T. Walsh(3)

 

Defined Benefit Retirement Income Plan

 

31.10

 

 

330,520

 

 

—

 

 

Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan

 

31.10

 

 

171,372

 

 

—

(1)
The accumulated benefit is based on service and earnings considered by the plans for the period through March 29, 2007. It includes the value of contributions made by the Named Executive Officers throughout their careers. The present value has been calculated assuming the Named Executive Officers will remain in service until age 65, the age at which retirement may occur without any reduction in benefits, and that the benefit is payable under the available forms of annuity consistent with the plans. The interest assumption is 5.75%. The post-retirement mortality assumption is based on the RP-2000 Combined Mortality Table, male and female, projected to 2005 with scale AA.

(2)
Mr. Singleton's employment ended on March 20, 2007.

(3)
Mr. Walsh's employment ended on August 17, 2007.

Pension and Other Retirement Plans

        We provide retirement benefits to the Named Executive Officers under the terms of qualified and non-qualified defined-benefit plans. The AMC Defined Benefit Retirement Income Plan is a tax-qualified retirement plan in which the Named Executive Officers participate on substantially the same terms as our other participating employees. However, due to maximum limitations imposed by ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code on the annual amount of a pension which may be paid under a qualified defined-benefit plan, the benefits that would otherwise be payable to the Named Executive Officers under the Defined Benefit Retirement Income Plan are limited. Because we did not believe that it was appropriate for the Named Executive Officers' retirement benefits to be reduced because of limits under ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code, we have non-qualified supplemental defined-

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benefit plans that permit the Named Executive Officers to receive the same benefit that would be paid under our qualified defined-benefit plan up to the old IRS limit, as indexed, as if the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act 1993 had not been in effect. On November 7, 2006, our Board of Directors approved a proposal to freeze the AMC Defined Benefit Retirement Income Plan, and our supplemental plans, the AMC Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and the AMC Retirement Enhancement Plan, effective as of December 31, 2006. As amended, benefits do not accrue after December 31, 2006, but vesting continues for associates with less than five years of vesting service. The material terms of the AMC Defined Benefit Retirement Income Plan, the AMC Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and the AMC Retirement Enhancement Plan are described below.

        AMC Defined Benefit Retirement Income Plan.    The AMC Defined Benefit Retirement Income Plan is a non-contributory defined-benefit pension plan subject to the provisions of ERISA. As mentioned above, the plan was frozen effective December 31, 2006.

        The plan provides benefits to certain of its employees based upon years of credited service and the highest consecutive five-year average annual remuneration for each participant. For purposes of calculating benefits, average annual compensation is limited by Section 401(a)(17) of the Internal Revenue Code, and is based upon wages, salaries and other amounts paid to the employee for personal services, excluding certain special compensation. Under the defined benefit plan, a participant earns a vested right to an accrued benefit upon completion of five years of vesting service.

        Pursuant to the terms of the plan, Mr. Singleton has retired and is now eligible to receive a lump sum payment of approximately $507,000 and monthly payments for the life of Mr. Singleton and/or Mr. Singleton's spouse of approximately $465.

        AMC Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan.    AMC also sponsors a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan to provide the same level of retirement benefits that would have been provided under the retirement plan had the federal tax law not been changed in the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 to reduce the amount of compensation which can be taken into account in a qualified retirement plan. As mentioned above, the plan was frozen effective December 31, 2006.

        Any individual who is eligible to receive a benefit from the AMC Defined Benefit Retirement Income Plan after qualifying for early, normal or late retirement benefits thereunder, the amount of which is reduced by application of the maximum limitations imposed by the Internal Revenue Code, is eligible to participate in the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan. Pursuant to the terms of the plan, Mr. Singleton has retired and is now eligible to receive a lump sum payment of approximately $329,000 and may receive such lump sum payment upon his irrevocable election for a lump sum distribution in January of 2008.

        The benefit payable to a participant equals the monthly amount the participant would receive under the AMC Defined Benefit Retirement Income Plan without giving effect to the maximum recognizable compensation for qualified retirement plan purposes imposed by the Internal Revenue Code, as amended by Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, less the monthly amount of the retirement benefit actually payable to the participant under the AMC Defined Benefit Retirement Income Plan. The benefit is an amount equal to the actuarial equivalent of his/her benefit, computed by the formula above, payable in either a lump sum or equal semi-annual installments, over a period of 2 to 10 years, such form, and, if applicable, period, to be irrevocably elected by the participant. Under certain conditions, in-service withdrawals may also be available under the plan.

        If a participant's employment with AMC terminates for any reason (or no reason) before the earliest date he/she qualifies for early, normal or late retirement benefits under the AMC Defined Benefit Retirement Income Plan, no benefit is payable under the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan.

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        AMC Retirement Enhancement Plan.    AMC has established a Retirement Enhancement Plan for the benefit of officers who from time to time may be designated as eligible participants therein by the Board of Directors. As mentioned above, the plan was frozen effective December 31, 2006. The only participants in the plan are Peter C. Brown and Philip M. Singleton. Pursuant to the terms of the plan, Mr. Singleton has retired and is now eligible to receive a monthly benefit of $12,720.69 for life.

        The Retirement Enhancement Plan is a non-qualified defined benefit plan designed to provide an unfunded retirement benefit to an eligible participant in an amount equal to (i) sixty percent (60%) of his or her average compensation (including paid and deferred incentive compensation but excluding certain special compensation) during the last three full years of employment, less (ii) the sum of (A) such participant's benefits under the retirement plan and the participant's primary social security benefit at age 65, or if later, at the date of normal retirement, and (B) the amount of a straight life annuity commencing at the participant's normal retirement date attributable to AMC's contributions under the supplemental executive retirement plan, the 401(k) savings plan and the non-qualified deferred compensation plan. The base amount in clause (i) will be reduced on a pro rata basis if the participant completes fewer than 25 years of service. The Retirement Enhancement Plan benefit may commence for a participant who has attained the later of age 55 or completion of 15 years of service and has participated in the plan for at least five years and who retires on or after age 55. For participants retiring before age 65 the benefit is reduced actuarially, namely 62/3% for each of the first five years by which commencement precedes age 65 and an additional 31/3% for each year by which commencement precedes age 60. Benefits commence at a participant's normal retirement date (i.e., the later of age 65 or the participant's completion of five years of service) whether or not the participant continues to be employed by AMC. The accrued benefit payable upon total and permanent disability is not reduced by reason of early commencement. A participant will be entitled to receive a benefit under the Retirement Enhancement Plan if such a participant's employment is terminated at AMC's request (other than for cause) or as a result of a change of control (as defined in the Retirement Enhancement Plan).


Nonqualified Deferred Compensation

        The following table presents information regarding the contributions to and earnings on the Named Executive Officers' deferred compensation balances during fiscal 2007, and also shows the total deferred amounts for the Named Executive Officers at the end of fiscal 2007.

Name
  Executive
Contributions
in Last FY
$

  Registrant
Contributions
in Last FY
($)

  Aggregate
Earnings in
Last FY
($)

  Aggregate
Withdrawals/
Distributions
($)

  Aggregate
Balance at
Last FYE
($)

Peter C. Brown   $ 17,830   $ —   $ 11,233   $ —   $ 113,968
Craig R. Ramsey     2,777     —     15,775     —     138,378
Richard T. Walsh     —     —     12,094     —     82,918
John D. McDonald     22,473     —     55,504     —     523,189
Kevin M. Connor     —     —     —     —     —
Philip M. Singleton     27,278     —     20,308     —     235,964

Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan

        AMC permits the Named Executive Officers and other key employees to elect to receive a portion of their compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table on a deferred basis. Deferrals of compensation during fiscal 2007 and in recent years have been made under the AMC Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan. Participants of the plan are able to defer annual salary and bonus (excluding commissions, expense reimbursement or allowances, cash and non-cash fringe benefits and any stock-based incentive compensation). Amounts deferred under the plans are credited with an investment return determined as if the participant's account were invested in one or more investment funds made available by the Committee and selected by the participant. AMC may, but need not, credit

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the deferred compensation account of any participant with a discretionary or profit sharing credit as determined by AMC. The deferred compensation account will be distributed either in a lump sum payment or in equal annual installments over a term not to exceed 10 years as elected by the participant and may be distributed pursuant to in-service withdrawals pursuant to certain circumstances. Any such payment shall commence upon the date of a "Qualifying Distribution Event" (as such term is defined in the Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan). The Qualifying Distribution Events are designed to be compliant with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code.

Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control

        The following section describes the benefits that may become payable to certain Named Executive Officers in connection with a termination of their employment with Parent and/or a change in control of Parent, changes in responsibilities, salary or benefits. In addition to the benefits described below, outstanding equity-based awards held by our Named Executive Officers may also be subject to accelerated vesting in connection with a change in control of Holdings under the terms of our 2004 Stock Option Plan. Furthermore, upon a termination following a "Change of Control" (as such term is defined in the AMC Retirement Enhancement Plan), the Named Executive Officer is entitled to his accrued benefits payable thereunder in a form of payment that he has previously chosen. The Retirement Enhancement Plan and the present value of benefits accumulated under the plan are described above in the table "Pension Benefits" and the accompanying narrative "Pension and Other Retirement Plans."

        Assumptions.    As prescribed by the SEC's disclosure rules, in calculating the amount of any potential payments to the Named Executive Officers under the arrangements described below, we have assumed that the applicable triggering event (i.e., termination of employment and/or change in control of Holdings) occurred on the last business day of fiscal 2007 and that the price per share of our common stock is equal to the fair market value of a share of our common stock as of that date.

Peter C. Brown

        Mr. Brown's employment agreement, described above under "Employment Agreements—Salary and Bonus Payments," provides for certain benefits to be paid to Mr. Brown in connection with a termination of his employment with Holdings under the circumstances described below.

        Severance Benefits.    In the event Mr. Brown's employment is terminated during the employment term by Parent, Holdings or AMC Entertainment pursuant to a termination for death, "Disability", "Without Cause" (each as defined in the employment agreement) or by Mr. Brown pursuant to a termination for "Good Reason" or within sixty days after a "Change of Control" (as those terms are defined in the employment agreement), Mr. Brown will be entitled to severance pay in a lump sum cash payment equal to the product of (x) the sum of his base salary as then in effect plus his target bonus times (y) three. In addition, upon such a qualifying termination, the restricted stock or restricted stock units granted pursuant to the employment agreement and all of Mr. Brown's stock options shall vest in full.

        If Mr. Brown had terminated employment with us on March 29, 2007 pursuant to his amended and restated employment agreement under the circumstances described in the preceding paragraph, we estimate that he would have been entitled to a lump sum cash payment equal to $3,850,962. This amount is derived by multiplying three by the sum of $772,654, which represents Mr. Brown's annualized base salary rate in effect on March 29, 2007, plus $511,000, which represents his target bonus. Finally, Mr. Brown would have been entitled to accelerated vesting of unvested stock options with an aggregate value of $8,092,907 (based on the spread between the exercise price of the options and the estimated fair market value of our common stock as of March 29, 2007). Since Mr. Brown's restricted stock or restricted stock unit grant pursuant to his employment agreement having a value of

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$2,567,000 did not occur as of March 29, 2007, we did not include the potential accelerated vesting of this award.

        Restrictive Covenants.    Pursuant to Mr. Brown's employment agreement, he has agreed not to disclose any confidential information of Parent, Holdings or AMC Entertainment at any time during or after his employment with us. In addition, Mr. Brown has agreed that, for a period of 12 months following a termination of his employment with Parent, Holdings or AMC Entertainment, he will not compete with us and he will not solicit our employees or customers or materially interfere with any of the business relationships of Holdings or AMC Entertainment.

Other Named Executive Officers

        The employment agreements for each of the other Named Executive Officers, described above under "Employment Agreements—Salary and Bonus Payments," provide for certain benefits to be paid to the executive in connection with a termination of his employment with AMC or AMC Entertainment under the circumstances described below and/or a change in control of AMC or AMC Entertainment.

        Severance Benefits.    In the event the executive's employment is terminated during the employment term as a result of the executive's death or "Disability" or by AMC or AMC Entertainment pursuant to a "Termination Without Cause" or by the executive during 60 days following certain changes in his responsibilities, annual base salary or benefits, the executive (or his personal representative) will be entitled to a lump severance cash payment equal to two years of his base salary then in effect.

        Upon a termination of employment with us on March 29, 2007 under the circumstances described in the preceding paragraph, we estimate that each Named Executive Officer (other than Mr. Brown) would have been entitled to a lump sum cash payment as follows: Mr. Ramsey—$703,400; Mr. McDonald—$703,400; and Mr. Connor—$604,800. These amounts are derived by multiplying two by the respective executive's annualized base salary rate in effect on March 29, 2007. In connection with the end of his employment, Mr. Walsh received a lump sum payment of $731,944 pursuant to his employment agreement.

        Restrictive Covenants.    Pursuant to each Named Executive Officer's employment agreement, the executive has agreed not to disclose any confidential information of AMC or AMC Entertainment at any time during or after his employment with AMC/AMC Entertainment.

Philip M. Singleton Retirement

        On March 20, 2007, Mr. Singleton and Holdings, AMC Entertainment and AMC entered into an Employment Separation and General Release Agreement, which was amended on April 4, 2007 (the "Separation Agreement"). Pursuant to the terms of the Separation Agreement, Mr. Singleton resigned from his positions with Holdings and its affiliates effective March 20, 2007 (the "Separation Date"). Ten days after the Separation Date, Mr. Singleton received a cash severance payment of $2,465,139 in a lump sum, less applicable withholdings. Under the Separation Agreement, Mr. Singleton remains eligible for benefits under the AMC Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, the Defined Benefit Retirement Income Plan, the AMC Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan, the AMC Entertainment Savings Plan, the AMC Entertainment Retirement Enhancement Plan and for retiree health coverage under the AMC Entertainment Health Insurance Plan, in each case to the extent set forth in such plans. Under the Separation Agreement, Mr. Singleton's nonqualified options to purchase shares of Holdings that he received on December 23, 2004 pursuant to the 2004 Stock Option Plan vested in full and became immediately exercisable on the Separation Date and, with respect only to the nonqualified stock options, shall remain exercisable until the earlier to occur of (i) December 31, 2007 or such later date that is permissible without the imposition of excise taxes under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code and (ii) the date on which the non-qualified option is exercised.

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        The "put right" that allowed him to require Holdings to repurchase any or all stock and vested stock options then held will be available to him if an initial public offering does not occur prior to December 16, 2007. If reinstated, the put option for one holder would be in effect for up to six months after December 16, 2007.

        Restrictive Covenants.    Mr. Singleton may not disclose confidential information of Holdings and its affiliates, and, for a period of 24 months following the Separation Date, Mr. Singleton may not compete with Holdings and its affiliates or solicit employees or customers of Holdings and its affiliates. In addition, Mr. Singleton and Holdings are subject to a mutual nondisparagement covenant.

Richard T. Walsh Separation

        On August 17, 2007, Mr. Walsh's employment with AMC Entertainment ended. Mr. Walsh received a cash severance payment of $731,944 in a lump sum, less applicable withholdings. Mr. Walsh's unexercisable options were forfeited at the end of his employment.

        On November 14, 2007, we entered into an agreement with Mr. Walsh that extended the exercise period applicable to his vested stock options from 90 days following his departure on August 17, 2007 until 60 days after an initial public offering of Parent's common stock, or in the event no initial public offering has occurred by June 16, 2008, until January 2, 2009.

Director Compensation—Fiscal 2007

        The following section presents information regarding the compensation paid during fiscal 2007 to members of our Board of Directors who are not also our employees (referred to herein as "Non-Employee Directors"). The compensation paid to Mr. Peter C. Brown, who is also one of our employees, is presented above in the Summary Compensation Table and the related explanatory tables. Mr. Brown did not receive additional compensation for his service as a director.

Non-Employee Directors

        Prior to this offering, we paid our directors an annual cash retainer of $50,000, plus $1,500 for each meeting of the board of directors they attended in person or by phone, plus $1,000 for each committee meeting they attended. We also reimbursed all directors for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them in connection with their services provided in such capacity.

        Upon completion of this offering, Non-Employee Directors will receive an annual cash retainer of $35,000, plus $1,500 for each meeting of the board of directors they attend. In addition, Non-Employee Directors will receive an annual grant of restricted stock or restricted stock units with a grant date fair value of $90,000, and which will vest one year after the grant date. Annual cash retainers will be paid to the chairperson of each committee of the board of directors as follows: $12,000 for the audit committee chairperson, $7,500 for the compensation committee chairperson, and $7,500 for the nominating and corporate governance committee chairperson. The audit committee chairperson and members will also receive $1,500 for each audit committee meeting they attend, and the chairperson and members of the compensation and nominating and corporate governance committees will also receive $1,000 for each committee meeting they attend. We will reimburse all of our directors for reasonable travel, lodging and other expenses related to their service on our board of directors.

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        The following table presents information regarding the compensation of our non-employee Directors in fiscal 2007:

Name

  Fees
earned
or paid
in cash
($)

  Stock
Awards
($)

  Option
Awards
($)

  Non-equity
Incentive
Plan
Compensation
($)

  Changes in
Pension
Value and
Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
($)

  All other
Compensation
($)

  Total
($)

Michael R. Hannon   $ 62,000   $ —   $ —   $ —   $ —   —   $ 62,000
Stephen P. Murray     54,000     —     —     —     —   —     54,000
Stan Parker     58,000     —     —     —     —   —     58,000
Aaron J. Stone     60,000     —     —     —     —   —     60,000
John Connaughton     57,500     —     —     —     —   —     57,500
Michael Connelly     60,000     —     —     —     —   —     60,000
Benjamin Coughlin     61,000     —     —     —     —   —     61,000
Travis Reid     61,000     —     —     —     —   —     61,000

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PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS

        The following table sets forth certain information regarding beneficial ownership of Parent's capital stock as of the date of this prospectus after giving effect to the Reclassification, with respect to:

    •
    each person or group of affiliated persons known by Parent to own beneficially more than 5% of the outstanding shares of any class of its capital stock, together with their addresses;

    •
    each of Parent's directors;

    •
    each of our Named Executive Officers; and

    •
    all directors and nominees and executive officers as a group.

        If the underwriters exercise their overallotment option in full, we would sell an additional            shares.

 
   
  Percentage of Shares
Beneficially Owned

Name and Address

  Number of Shares
Beneficially Owned

  Before
Offering

  After
Offering

5% Beneficial Owners:            
J.P. Morgan Partners (BHCA), L.P. and Related Funds(1)(2)            
Apollo Investment Fund V, L.P. and Related Funds(3)(4)            
Bain Capital Investors, LLC and Related Funds(5)(6)            
The Carlyle Group Partners III Loews, L.P. and Related Funds(7)(8)            
Spectrum Equity Investors IV, L.P. and Related Funds(9)(10)            
Directors and Named Executive Officers:            
Peter C. Brown(11)(12)            
Craig R. Ramsey(11)(13)            
John D. McDonald(11)(14)            
Kevin M. Connor(11)(15)            
Philip M. Singleton(11)(16)            
Michael R. Hannon(1)            
Stephen P. Murray(1)            
Stan Parker(17)            
Aaron J. Stone(17)            
Eliot P. S. Merrill(7)            
John Connaughton(5)(6)            
Benjamin M. Coughlin(9)(10)            
Travis Reid(11)(18)            
Kenneth M. Reiss(11)            
All directors and officers as a group (14 persons)            

*
less than 1%

(1)
Represents                    shares owned by J.P. Morgan Partners Global Investors, L.P.,                    shares owned by J.P. Morgan Partners Global Investors Cayman, L.P.,                    shares owned by J.P. Morgan Partners Global Investors Cayman II, L.P.,                     shares owned by AMCE (Ginger), L.P.,                     shares owned by AMCE (Luke), L.P.,                    shares owned by J.P. Morgan Partners Global Investors (Selldown), L.P.,                     shares owned by AMCE (Scarlett), L.P.,                     shares owned by J.P. Morgan Partners Global Investors (Selldown) II, L.P.,                    shares owned by J.P. Morgan Partners Global Fund/AMC /Selldown II, L.P.,                    shares owned by J.P. Morgan Partners Global Investors (Selldown) II-C, L.P.,

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    (collectively, the "Global Investor Funds") and                    shares owned by J.P. Morgan Partners (BHCA), L.P. ("JPMP BHCA"). Each of JPMP Global, JPMP MFM and JPMP Capital may be deemed, pursuant to Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act, to beneficially own the shares held by the Global Investor Funds and JPMP BHCA. Michael R. Hannon is a Managing Director, and Stephen P. Murray is President and Chief Executive Officer, of CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC, a private equity firm comprised of the former buyout/growth equity professionals of J.P. Morgan Partners who separated from JPM Chase to form an independent private equity platform. Each of Messrs. Hannon and Murray disclaims any beneficial ownership of any shares beneficially owned by the J.P. Morgan Partners entities. JPMP Capital exercises voting and dispositive power over the securities held by the Global Investor Funds and JPMP BHCA. Voting and disposition decisions at JPMP Capital are made by three or more of its officers, and therefore no individual officer of JPMP Capital is the beneficial owner of the securities. The address of Messrs. Hannon and Murray is c/o CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC, 245 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10167, and the address of each of the JPMorgan Partners entities is c/o J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC, 270 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10017, except that the address of each Cayman entity is c/o Walkers SPV Limited, PO Box 908 GT, Walker House, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.

(2)
Includes                    shares of common stock of certain co-investors, which, pursuant to a voting agreement, must be voted by such co-investors to elect JPMP designees for Holdings' board of directors.

(3)
Represents shares owned by the following group of investment funds: (i)                     shares of common stock owned by Apollo Investment Fund V, L.P.; (ii)                     shares of common stock owned by Apollo Overseas Partners V, L.P.; (iii)                      shares of common stock owned by Apollo Netherlands Partners V(A), L.P.; (iv)                     shares of common stock owned by Apollo Netherlands Partners V(B), L.P.; and (v)                      shares of common stock owned by Apollo German Partners V GmbH & Co. KG (collectively, the "Apollo Funds"). Apollo Advisors V, L.P. ("Advisors V") is the general partner or the managing general partner of each of the Apollo Funds. Apollo Capital Management V, Inc. ("ACM V") is the general partner of Advisors V. Apollo Management V, L.P. ("Management V") serves as the day-to-day manager of each of the Apollo Funds. AIF V Management, LLC ("AIF V LLC") is the general partner of Management V and Apollo Management, L.P. ("Apollo Management") is the sole member and manager of AIF V LLC. Each of Advisors V, ACM V, Management V, AIF V LLC and Apollo Management disclaim beneficial ownership of all shares of common stock owned by the Apollo Funds. The address of the Apollo Funds, Advisors V, Management V, AIF V LLC and Apollo Management is c/o Apollo Management, L.P., Two Manhattanville Road, Suite 203, Purchase, New York 10017.


Leon Black, Joshua Harris and Marc Rowan effectively have the power to exercise voting and investment control over ACM V, with respect to the shares held by the Apollo Funds. Each of Messrs. Black, Harris and Rowan disclaim beneficial ownership of such shares.

(4)
Includes                    shares of common stock of certain co-investors, which, pursuant to a voting agreement, must be voted by such co-investors to elect Apollo designees to Holdings' board of directors.

(5)
Represents shares owned by the following group of investment funds associated with Bain: (i)                     shares of common stock owned by Bain Capital (Loews) I Partnership, whose general partners are Bain Capital (Loews) A Partnership, Bain Capital (Loews) L Partnership and Bain Capital (Loews) P Partnership, each of whose general partners are (x) Bain Capital Holdings (Loews) I, L.P., whose general partner is Bain Capital Partners VII, L.P., whose general partner is Bain Capital Investors, LLC ("BCI") and (y) Bain Capital AIV (Loews) II, L.P., whose general partner is Bain Capital Partners VIII, L.P., whose general partner is BCI and (ii)                      shares of common stock owned by Bain Capital AIV (Loews) II, L.P., whose general partner is

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    Bain Capital Partners VIII, L.P., whose general partner is BCI. John Connaughton is a Managing Director of BCI and disclaims any beneficial ownership of any shares beneficially owned by BCI. The address of Mr. Connaughton and each of the Bain entities is c/o Bain Capital Partners, LLC, 111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02199.


BCI, by virtue of the relationships described above, may be deemed to have voting or investment control with respect to the shares held by each of the Bain entities. BCI disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares.

(6)
Voting and investment control over the shares held by Bain Capital (Loews) I Partnership and Bain Capital AIV (Loews) II, L.P. is exercised by the investment committee of BCI. Members of the investment committee are Andrew B. Balson, Steven W. Barnes, Joshua Bekenstein, Edward W. Conard, John P. Connaughton, Paul B. Edgerley, Jordan Hitch, Matthew S. Levin, Ian K. Loring, Philip Loughlin, Mark E. Nunnelly, Stephen G. Pagliuca, Michael Ward and Stephen M. Zide, each of whom disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares.

(7)
Represents shares owned by the following group of investment funds affiliated with Carlyle: (i)                     shares of common stock owned by Carlyle Partners III Loews, L.P., whose general partner is TC Group III, L.P., whose general partners is TC Group III, L.L.C., whose sole managing member is TC Group, L.L.C., whose sole managing member is TCG Holdings, L.L.C. and (ii)                     shares of common stock owned by CP III Coinvestment, L.P., whose general partner is TC Group III, L.P., whose general partner is TC Group III, L.L.C., whose sole managing member is TC Group, L.L.C., whose sole managing member is TCG Holdings, L.L.C. Mr. Merrill is a Managing Director of the Carlyle Group, and in such capacity, may be deemed to share beneficial ownership of the shares of common stock held by investment funds associated with or designated by the Carlyle Group. Mr. Merrill expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by the investment funds associated with or designated by the Carlyle Group. The address of Mr. Merrill and the Carlyle Group is c/o The Carlyle Group, 520 Madison Avenue, 42nd floor, New York, New York 10022.

(8)
Voting and investment control over the shares held by Carlyle Partners III Loews, L.P. and CP III Coinvestment, L.P. is exercised by the three-person managing board of TCG Holdings, L.L.C. Members of this managing board are William E. Conway, Jr., Daniel A. D'Aniello and David M. Rubenstein, each of whom disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares.

(9)
Represents shares owned by the following group of investment funds affiliated with Spectrum: (i)                     shares of common stock owned by Spectrum Equity Investors IV, L.P., whose general partner is Spectrum Equity Associates IV, L.P., (ii)                     shares of common stock owned by Spectrum Equity Investors Parallel IV, L.P. whose general partner is Spectrum Equity Associates IV, L.P., and (iii)                     shares of common stock owned by Spectrum IV Investment Managers' Fund, L.P. Benjamin M. Coughlin is a Managing Director of Spectrum and disclaims beneficial ownership of any shares beneficially owned by Spectrum. The address of Mr. Coughlin and Spectrum Equity Investors is c/o Spectrum Equity Investors, 333 Middlefield Road, Suite 200, Menlo Park, California 94025.


Spectrum Equity Associates IV, L.P., by virtue of the relationships described above, may be deemed to have voting or investment control with respect to the shares held by Spectrum Equity Investors IV, L.P. and Spectrum Equity Investors Parallel IV, L.P. Spectrum Equity Associates IV, L.P. disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares.

(10)
Voting and investment control over the shares held by the Spectrum entities is exercised by the investment committees of Spectrum Equity Associates IV, L.P. and Spectrum IV Investment Managers' Fund, L.P. Members of each of these investment committees are Brion B. Applegate, William P. Collatos, Benjamin M. Coughlin, Randy J. Henderson, Michael J. Kennealy, Kevin J.

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    Maroni, Christopher T. Mitchell and Victor E. Parker, each of whom disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares.

(11)
The address of such person is c/o AMC Entertainment Inc., 920 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64105.

(12)
Includes                    shares underlying options that will vest within 60 days of the date of this offering.

(13)
Includes                    shares underlying options that will vest within 60 days of the date of this offering.

(14)
Includes                    shares underlying options that will vest within 60 days of the date of this offering.

(15)
Includes                    shares underlying options that will vest within 60 days of the date of this offering.

(16)
Includes                    shares underlying options that will vest within 60 days of the date of this offering.

(17)
Although each of Messrs. Parker and Stone may be deemed a beneficial owner of shares of Holdings beneficially owned by Apollo due to his affiliation with Apollo and its related investment managers and advisors, each such person disclaims beneficial ownership of any such shares. The address of Messrs. Parker and Stone is c/o Apollo Management, L.P., 9 West 57th Street, New York, New York 10019.

(18)
Includes            shares underlying options that will vest within 60 days of the date of this offering.

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DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN INDEBTEDNESS

        As of September 27, 2007, on a pro forma basis, we had $1,939.9 million of outstanding indebtedness. The following is a summary of provisions relating to our indebtedness after giving effect to the Loews Dispositions and the NCM Transactions.

Senior Secured Credit Facility

        We entered into our senior secured credit facility on January 26, 2006 with a syndicate of banks and other financial institutions which provided financing of up to $850.0 million, consisting of a:

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    $650.0 million term loan facility with a maturity of seven years; and

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    $200.0 million revolving credit facility with a maturity of six years.

        The revolving credit facility includes borrowing capacity available for Mexican peso-denominated revolving loans, for letters of credit and for borrowings on same-day notice, referred to as the swingline loans.

        As of September 27, 2007, on a pro forma basis, we had $640.25 million outstanding under our term loan facility and $177.6 million available under our revolving credit facility.

Interest Rate and Fees

        The borrowings under the senior secured credit facility bear interest at a rate equal to an applicable margin plus, at our option, either (a) a base rate determined by reference to the higher of (1) the base rate of Citibank, N.A. and (2) the federal funds rate plus 1/2 of 1% or (b) a LIBOR rate determined by reference to the offered rate for deposits in U.S. dollars appearing on the applicable Telerate screen for the interest period relevant to such borrowing adjusted for certain additional reserves. The current applicable margin for borrowings under the revolving credit facility is 0.75% with respect to base rate borrowings and 1.75% with respect to LIBOR borrowings and the current applicable margin for borrowings under the term loan facility is 0.75% with respect to base rate borrowings and 1.75% with respect to LIBOR borrowings. The applicable margin for such borrowings may be reduced subject to our attaining certain leverage ratios.

        In addition to paying interest on outstanding principal under the senior secured credit facility, AMC Entertainment was required to pay a commitment fee to the lenders under the revolving credit facility in respect of the unutilized commitments thereunder at a rate equal to 0.25%. AMC Entertainment also pays customary letter of credit fees.

Prepayments

        The senior secured credit facility requires AMC Entertainment to prepay outstanding term loans, subject to certain exceptions, with:

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    after its first full fiscal year after the closing, 50% of AMC Entertainment's excess cash flow if AMC Entertainment's net senior secured leverage ratio is greater than a certain threshold as of the last day of any fiscal year;

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    100% of the net cash proceeds of all non-ordinary course asset sales and casualty and condemnation events, subject to certain exceptions and limitations; and

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    100% of the net proceeds of any incurrence of debt other than debt permitted under the senior secured credit facility.

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        AMC Entertainment may voluntarily repay outstanding loans under the senior secured credit facility at any time without premium or penalty, other than customary "breakage" costs with respect to LIBOR loans.

Amortization

        The term loan facility amortizes each year in an amount equal to 1% per annum in equal quarterly installments for the first six years and nine months, with the remaining amount payable on the date that is seven years from the date of the closing of the senior secured credit facility.

        Principal amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility are due and payable in full at maturity, six years from the date of the closing of the senior secured credit facility.

Guarantee and Security

        All obligations under the senior secured credit facility are unconditionally guaranteed by, subject to certain exceptions, each of AMC Entertainment's existing and future direct and indirect 100% domestic subsidiaries.

        All obligations under the senior secured credit facility, and the guarantees of those obligations (as well as cash management obligations and any interest hedging or other swap agreements), are secured by substantially all of our assets as well as those of each subsidiary guarantor, including, but not limited to, the following, and subject to certain exceptions:

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    a pledge of 100% of the equity interests of substantially all of AMC Entertainment's domestic subsidiaries and 65% of the equity interests of AMC Entertainment's "first-tier" foreign subsidiaries; and

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    a security interest in substantially all of AMC Entertainment's tangible and intangible assets as well as those of each subsidiary guarantor.

Certain Covenants and Events of Default

        The senior secured credit facility contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict, subject to certain exceptions, AMC Entertainment's ability, and the ability of AMC Entertainment's subsidiaries, to:

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    sell assets;

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    incur additional indebtedness;

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    prepay other indebtedness (including the notes);

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    pay dividends and distributions or repurchase its capital stock;

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    create liens on assets;

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    make investments;

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    make certain acquisitions;

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    engage in mergers or consolidations;

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    engage in certain transactions with affiliates;

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    amend certain charter documents and material agreements governing its subordinated indebtedness;

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    change the business conducted by AMC Entertainment and its subsidiaries; and

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    enter into agreements that restrict dividends from subsidiaries.

        In addition, the senior secured credit facility requires AMC Entertainment, commencing with the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2006, to maintain a maximum net senior secured leverage ratio as long as the commitments under the revolving credit facility remain outstanding. The senior secured credit facility also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default.

Notes due 2012, Notes due 2014 and Notes due 2016

        On February 24, 2004, AMC Entertainment sold $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of its Notes due 2014. The Notes due 2014 bear interest at the rate of 8% per annum, payable in March and September of each year. The Notes due 2014 are redeemable at AMC Entertainment's option, in whole or in part, at any time on or after March 1, 2009 at 104.000% of the principal amount thereof, declining ratably to 100% of the principal amount thereof on or after March 1, 2012, plus interest accrued to the redemption date. The Notes due 2014 are unsecured and are subordinated to all AMC Entertainment's existing and future senior indebtedness (as defined in the indenture for the Notes due 2014). As of September 27, 2007, we had $298.8 million carrying value outstanding under our Notes due 2014.

        On August 18, 2004, AMC Entertainment sold $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of its Fixed Notes due 2012. The Fixed Notes due 2012 bear interest at the rate of 85/8% per annum, payable in February and August of each year. The Fixed Notes due 2012 are redeemable at AMC Entertainment's option, in whole or in part, at any time on or after August 15, 2008 at 104.313% of the principal amount thereof, declining ratably to 100% of the principal amount thereof on or after August 15, 2010, plus interest accrued to the redemption date. The Fixed Notes due 2012 are unsecured and rank equally with all AMC Entertainment's existing and future senior indebtedness (as defined in the indenture for the Fixed Notes due 2012). As of September 27, 2007, we had $250.0 million carrying value outstanding under our Fixed Notes due 2012.

        On January 26, 2006, AMC Entertainment sold $325.0 million aggregate principal amount of its Notes due 2016. The Notes due 2016 bear interest at a rate of 11% per annum, payable in February and August of each year. The Notes due 2016 are redeemable at AMC Entertainment's option, in whole or in part, at any time on after February 1, 2011 at 105.5% of the principal amount thereof, declining ratably to 100% of the principal amount thereof on or after February 1, 2014. In addition, AMC Entertainment may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes due 2016 using net proceeds from certain equity offerings completed on or prior to February 1, 2009. As of September 27, 2007, we had $325.0 million carrying value outstanding under our Notes due 2016.

        The indentures relating to our outstanding notes allow AMC Entertainment to incur all permitted indebtedness (as defined therein) without restriction, which includes all amounts borrowed under the senior secured credit facility. The indentures also allow AMC Entertainment to incur additional debt as long as it can satisfy the coverage ratio of each indenture after giving effect thereto on a pro forma basis.

        The indentures also contain covenants limiting dividends, purchases or redemptions of stock, transactions with affiliates and mergers and sales of assets, and require AMC Entertainment to make an offer to purchase such notes upon the occurrence of a change in control, as defined in the indentures. These covenants are substantially similar to the covenants in all the indentures are subject to a number of important qualifications. The indentures do not impose any limitation on the incurrence by AMC Entertainment of liabilities that are not considered "indebtedness" under the indentures, such as certain sale/leaseback transactions; nor do the note indentures impose any limitation on the amount of liabilities incurred by AMC Entertainment's subsidiaries, if any, that might be designated as "unrestricted subsidiaries" (as defined in the indentures). Furthermore, AMC Entertainment is not restricted from making advances to, or investing in, other entities (including unaffiliated entities) and

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its subsidiaries are not restricted from entering into agreements restricting its ability to pay dividends or otherwise transfer funds to it.

        The indentures relating to the Notes due 2014 and the Notes due 2016, or collectively, the Subordinated Notes, also contain provisions subordinating AMC Entertainment's obligations under those notes to its obligations under its existing senior secured credit facility and other senior indebtedness. These include a provision that applies if there is a payment default under its existing senior secured credit facility or other senior indebtedness and one that applies if there is a non-payment default that permits acceleration of indebtedness under its existing senior secured credit facility. If there is a payment default under the senior secured credit facility or other senior indebtedness, generally no payment may be made on any of the Subordinated Notes until such payment default has been cured or waived or such senior indebtedness had been discharged or paid in full. If there is a non-payment default under the senior secured credit facility, or with respect to designated senior indebtedness (as defined), if any, that would permit the lenders to accelerate the maturity date of the existing senior secured credit facility or any such designated senior indebtedness, no payment may be made on the Subordinated Notes for a period (a "payment blockage period") commencing upon the receipt by the indenture trustees for the Subordinated Notes of notice of such default and ending up to 179 days thereafter. Not more than one payment blockage period may be commenced during any period of 365 consecutive days. AMC Entertainment's failure to make payment on any series of Subordinated Notes when due or within any applicable grace period, whether or not occurring under a payment blockage period, will be an event of default with respect to such Existing Subordinated Notes.

Discount Notes

        On August 18, 2004, Holdings issued $304.0 million aggregate principal amount of its Discount Notes, resulting in gross proceeds of $169.9 million of which $166.6 million was contributed by Holdings as equity to AMC Entertainment. The indenture governing the Discount Notes contains covenants substantially similar to those governing the Notes due 2016. Neither AMC Entertainment nor any of its subsidiaries have guaranteed the indebtedness of Holdings, nor have AMC Entertainment or any of its subsidiaries pledged any of AMC Entertainment assets as collateral. As of September 27, 2007, we had $240.8 million carrying value outstanding under our Discount Notes.

        On June 12, 2007 we entered into the Amendment to the indenture for our Discount Notes. The Amendment required us to make an election on August 15, 2007 to pay cash interest on the Discount Notes. As a result, we will be required to make our first cash interest payment on the Discount Notes on February 15, 2008. We expect that our annual cash interest payments on the Discount Notes will be approximately $28,895,000.

Parent Term Loan Facility

        To help finance a dividend paid by Parent to its stockholders, Parent entered into the Parent Term Loan Facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and Chase Lincoln First Commercial Corporation, as lender, for net proceeds of $396,000,000.

        Borrowings under the Parent Term Loan Facility bear interest at a rate equal to an applicable margin plus, at the Parent's option, either a base rate or LIBOR. The initial applicable margin for borrowings under the Parent Term Loan Facility is 4.00% with respect to base rate borrowings and 5.00% with respect to LIBOR borrowings. Interest on borrowings under the Parent Term Loan Facility is payable on each March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15, beginning September 15, 2007 by adding such interest for the applicable period to the principal amount of the outstanding loans. The interest rate on borrowings under the Parent Term Loan Facility was 10.60% per annum as of September 27, 2007.

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        We may voluntarily repay outstanding loans under the Parent Term Loan Facility, in whole or in part, together with accrued interest to the date of such prepayment on the principal amount prepaid at any time on or before June 13, 2008 at 100% of principal, at any time after June 13, 2008 and on or prior to June 13, 2009 at 102% of principal, at any time after June 13, 2009 and on or prior to June 13, 2010 at 101% of principal and at 100% of principal par value thereafter. Unpaid principal and interest on outstanding loans under the Parent Term Loan Facility are required to be repaid upon maturity on June 13, 2012.

        In the event of a change of control offer as defined in the Parent Term Loan Facility, we will, to the extent lawful, prepay all loans properly tendered pursuant to the change of control offer at a prepayment price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof if such change of control occurs on or prior to June 13, 2008 or 101% of the principal amount thereof if such change of control occurs after June 13, 2008, in each case plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of prepayment. In the event of a qualified equity issuance offer as defined in the Parent Term Loan Facility, we will, to the extent lawful, prepay the maximum principal amount of loans properly tendered that may be purchased out of any qualified equity issuance net proceeds at a prepayment price in cash equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of prepayment.

        The Parent Term Loan Facility contains certain covenants that, among other things, may limit the ability of the Parent to incur additional indebtedness and pay dividends or make distributions in respect of its capital stock. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.—Liquidity and Capital Resources—Cash Flows from Financing Activities—Parent Term Loan Facility." We intend to apply the net proceeds of this offering to repay all amounts outstanding under the Parent Term Loan Facility.

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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

        As a public company we will ensure that all transactions with related parties are fair, reasonable and in our best interest. In this regard, our independent directors or one of our committees comprised of independent directors will review material transactions between us and related parties to determine that, in their best business judgment, such transactions meet that standard. Set forth below is a description of certain transactions which have occurred since April 1, 2005 or which involve obligations that remain outstanding as of the date of this prospectus.

        For a description of certain employment agreements between us and Messrs. Peter C. Brown, Philip M. Singleton, John D. McDonald and Craig R. Ramsey, see "Management—Compensation of Management—Employment Contracts, Termination of Employment and Change of Control Arrangements."

Governance Agreements

        In connection with the Parent Transactions, Parent, the Sponsors and the other former stockholders of Holdings, as applicable, entered into various agreements defining the rights of Holdings' stockholders with respect to voting, governance and ownership and transfer of the stock of Holdings all of which will be replaced with the exception of the Stockholders Agreement, which will be amended upon completion of this offering. In connection with this offering, the Sponsors and certain pre-existing stockholders of Parent will enter into an Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement, which, together with our Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and the Management Stockholders Registration Rights Agreement, will define the rights of such stockholders post-initial public offering with respect to voting, governance and ownership and transfer of Parent's stock (collectively, the "Governance Agreements").

        The Governance Agreements will provide that our Board of Directors will initially consist of up to twelve directors, two of whom shall be designated by JPMP, two of whom shall be designated by Apollo, one of whom shall be our Chief Executive Officer, one of whom shall be designated by Carlyle, one of whom shall be designated by Bain, one of whom shall be designated by Spectrum, one of whom shall be designated by Bain, Carlyle and Spectrum, voting together, so long as such designee is consented to by each of Bain and Carlyle and three of whom will be independent directors initially designated by the Sponsors. Each of the directors will have one vote on all matters placed before the Board of Directors of Parent, Holdings and AMC Entertainment. Each of JPMP's and Apollo's right to appoint two directors shall be reduced to the right to appoint one director if at any time such Sponsor ceases to own at least 10% of our outstanding common stock or if the Sponsors together with certain pre-existing stockholders of Parent cease to collectively own more than 50% of our outstanding common stock. The right of Bain, Carlyle and Spectrum to designate a director as a group will terminate if such Sponsors cease to collectively own at least 15% of our outstanding common stock or if the Sponsors together with certain pre-existing stockholders of Parent cease to collectively own more than 50% of our outstanding common stock. A Sponsor will lose all of its director designation rights if at any time it ceases to own at least 5% of our outstanding common stock.

        The Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement will provide that, until the date neither of Apollo or JPMP has a right to designate directors to the board (the "Blockout Period"), certain continuing stockholders party thereto (other than the Sponsors) will generally vote their voting shares of capital stock of Parent in favor of any matter in proportion to the shares of capital stock of Apollo and JPMP voted in favor of such matter, except in certain specified instances. The Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement will also provide that, until the date on which any one of Bain, Carlyle and Spectrum ceases to own at least 25% of the shares of our common stock that they will own immediately following this offering, Bain, Carlyle and Spectrum will generally vote their shares of

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capital stock of Parent in favor of any matter in which any two out of Bain, Carlyle and Spectrum agree, except in certain specified instances.

        The Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement will set forth a number of transfer provisions for the Sponsors and the other pre-existing stockholders of Parent with respect to the interests in Parent, including the following:

        Drag-along rights.    If, during the five-year period following this offering and for so long as the Sponsors and the other pre-existing stockholders of Parent hold in the aggregate at least 50.1% of the outstanding shares of Parent's common stock, Sponsors constituting at least three of any of Apollo, JPMP, Bain or Carlyle propose to transfer shares of Parent to an independent third party in a bona fide arm's-length transaction or series of transactions (other than an open market public sale) that results in a sale of at least 50.1% of the shares of Parent, such Sponsors may elect to require each of the other stockholders party to the Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement to transfer to such third party all of its shares at the purchase price and upon the other terms and subject to the conditions of the sale.

        Tag-along rights.    If, during the five-year period following the offering, any Sponsor proposes to transfer shares of Parent held by it (other than an open market public sale), then such stockholder shall give notice to each other stockholder party to the Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement and the Management Stockholders Registration Rights Agreement, who shall each have the right to participate on a pro rata basis in the proposed transfer on the terms and conditions offered by the proposed purchaser.

        Demand rights.    Subject to the consent of at least two of any of JPMP, Apollo, Carlyle and Bain during the first two years following the offering, each Sponsor has the right at any time following the offering to make a written request to Parent for registration under the Securities Act of part or all of the registrable equity interests held by such stockholders at Parent's expense, subject to certain limitations. Subject to the same consent requirement, the other pre-existing stockholders of Parent as a group shall have the right at any time following the offering to make one written request to Parent for registration under the Securities Act of part or all of the registrable equity interests held by such stockholders with an aggregate offering price to the public of at least $200 million.

        Piggyback rights.    If Parent at any time proposes to register under the Securities Act any equity interests on a form and in a manner which would permit registration of the registrable equity interests held by stockholders of Parent for sale to the public under the Securities Act, Parent shall give written notice of the proposed registration to each stockholder party to the Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement and the Management Stockholders Registration Rights Agreement, who shall then have the right to request that any part of its registrable equity interests be included in such registration, subject to certain limitations.

        Holdback agreements.    Each stockholder will agree that it will not offer for public sale any equity interests during the 30 days before and a period not to exceed 90 days (180 days in the case of the offering) after the effective date of any registration statement filed by Parent in connection with an underwritten public offering (except as part of such underwritten registration or as otherwise permitted by such underwriters), subject to certain limitations.

        The Management Stockholders Registration Rights Agreement provides the pre-existing stockholders of Parent who are employees of AMC Entertainment with piggyback registration rights and holdback agreements similar to those set forth in the Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement.

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Fee Agreement

        In connection with the Parent Transactions, Parent, AMC Entertainment and the Sponsors entered into a Fee Agreement, which provides for an annual management fee of $5.0 million, payable quarterly and in advance to each Sponsor, on a pro rata basis, until the earliest of the 12th anniversary of December 23, 2004, and such time as the Sponsors own less than 20% in the aggregate of Parent. In addition, the fee agreement provides for reimbursements by AMC Entertainment to the Sponsors for their out-of-pocket expenses of up to $3.5 million in any single fiscal year in order to maintain AMC Entertainment's corporate existence, corporate overhead expenses and salaries or other compensation of certain employees.

        Upon the consummation of this offering, each of the Sponsors will receive, in lieu of quarterly payments of the annual management fee, an automatic fee equal to the net present value of the aggregate annual management fee that would have been payable to the Sponsors during the remainder of the term of the fee agreement (assuming a twelve year term from the date of the original fee agreement), calculated using the treasury rate having a final maturity date that is closest to the twelfth anniversary of the date of the original fee agreement date. We estimate that our payment to the Sponsors would be $38.5 million had the offering occurred on September 27, 2007. See note 8 to unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information included elsewhere in this prospectus.

        The fee agreement also provides that AMC Entertainment will indemnify the Sponsors against all losses, claims, damages and liabilities arising in connection with the management services provided by the Sponsors under the fee agreement.

Continuing Service Agreement

        In connection with the termination of his current employment agreement with Loews, we paid Mr. Travis Reid severance of $87,500 per month for 18 months following the closing of the Loews Acquisition, we paid a lump sum payment of $1,575,000, and we also provided outplacement assistance and automobile benefits through December 31, 2006. In addition, in order to facilitate integration following the Loews Acquisition, we entered into an agreement with Mr. Reid, whereby Mr. Reid provided certain transitional consulting services to our company and reported to Mr. Peter C. Brown, our Chief Executive Officer. Pursuant to the continuing service agreement, which we terminated in February 2007, we paid Mr. Reid a consulting fee for each month of service at the following rate: $50,000 for each of the first four months, $33,333 for each of the next four months and $16,667 for the final five months. The continuing service agreement was not intended to create an employment relationship between Mr. Reid and our company and his services were provided on an independent contractor basis. In February 2007, Mr. Reid was hired as the chief executive officer of DCIP, a joint venture between AMC Entertainment, Cinemark and Regal formed to explore the possibility of implementing digital cinema in our theatres and to create a financing model and establish agreements with major motion picture studios for the implementation of digital cinema.

Option Grant to Travis Reid

        Pursuant to his Continuing Service Agreement, effective as of January 26, 2006, we granted Mr. Reid an option under the Parent 2004 Stock Option Plan to acquire Class N common stock at an exercise price not less than the fair market value (as determined by our Board of Directors) on the date of grant. The option is subject to other terms and conditions substantially similar to the terms of our options currently held by employees and is also subject to the Management Stockholders Agreement. The option vests in three equal installments on December 23, 2006, 2007 and 2008, and vests in full upon a change of control of Parent or AMC Entertainment if provided for by our Compensation Committee.

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Cinemex

        Cinemex from time to time purchases services or enters into arrangements with parties related to its employees. For example, Miguel Angel Dávila, Chief Executive Officer and President of Cinemex and on the board of Cinemex, and Adolfo Fastlicht Kurián, a Director of Cinemex, are minority investors in the construction of the new shopping center where one of Cinemex's new theatres opened in December 2004. Mr. Kurián's father is the general manager of three construction companies that provide theatre construction services to Cinemex and Mr. Kurián is an investor in these companies. In addition, Cinemex signed a waiver to allow a McDonald's restaurant owned by Mr. Kurián's wife to open in a shopping center where, under the lease, the landlord was prohibited from leasing space to a business that would compete with the theatre's concessions. A relative of Mr. Dávila is the manager of Consultores en Información Electrónica, S.A. de C.V., the company which renders web hosting, electronic marketing, e-mail and software services to one of Cinemex's subsidiaries. This arrangement may be terminated by Cinemex upon 30-days notice.

Market Making Transactions

        On August 18, 2004, Holdings sold $304,000,000 in aggregate principal amount at maturity of its Discount Notes due 2014. On the same date, Holdings sold $250,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of its Fixed Notes due 2012 and $205,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of its Floating Notes due 2010 (Collectively, the "Senior Notes"). J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., an affiliate of JPMP which owned approximately 20.8% of Parent, was an initial purchaser of both the Holdco Notes and the Senior Notes.

        On January 26, 2006, AMC Entertainment sold $325,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of its Notes due 2016. JP Morgan Securities Inc., an affiliate of JPMP which owned approximately 20.8% of Parent, was an initial purchaser of these notes. Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, whose affiliates owned approximately 1.6% of Parent, was also an initial purchaser of these notes.

Parent Term Loan Facility

        On June 13, 2007, Parent entered into the Parent Term Loan Facility, described above under "Description of Certain Indebtedness—Parent Term Loan Facility." The net proceeds of the Parent Term Loan Facility, along with $270.6 million of cash on hand at AMC Entertainment, were used to pay a dividend to Parent's stockholders in the amount of $652.8 million. Parent's stockholders include the following Sponsors, whose respective ownership interests are as follows: JPMP—20.8%; Apollo—20.8%; Bain—15.1%; Carlyle—15.1%; and Spectrum—9.8%. Of the $652.8 million dividend, JPMP and Apollo each received approximately $135.6 million, Bain and Carlyle each received approximately $98.5 million and Spectrum received approximately $63.7 million. See "Prospectus Summary—Recent Developments—Parent Transactions" for additional details concerning the Parent Term Loan Facility and related transactions.

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DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK

Authorized Capital

        The following description of material terms of our capital stock and certain provisions of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, each of which will be in effect on the closing of this offering, are summaries and are qualified by reference to the certificate of incorporation and the bylaws, copies of which have been filed as exhibits to the registration statement, of which this prospectus forms a part.

        Our authorized capital stock consists of:

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    shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share; and

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    shares of preferred stock, par value $.01 per share.

Common Stock

        At the completion of this offering, there will be                        shares of common stock issued and outstanding.

Voting Rights

        Each holder of common stock will be entitled to one vote per share.

        Our directors will be elected by all of our common stockholders voting together as a single class.

        Generally, all matters to be voted on by stockholders must be approved by a majority (or, in the case of election of directors, by a plurality) of our outstanding voting power. Except as otherwise required by the DGCL, the Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement, as amended upon completion of this offering, our certificate of incorporation or the voting rights granted to any preferred stock we subsequently issue, the holders of outstanding shares of common stock and preferred stock entitled to vote thereon, if any, will vote as one class with respect to all matters to be voted on by our stockholders. Except as otherwise provided by law, and subject to any voting rights granted to any preferred stock we subsequently issue, amendments to our certificate of incorporation must be approved by the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding common stock. Under the DGCL, amendments to our certificate of incorporation that would alter or change the powers, preferences or special rights of the common stock so as to affect them adversely also must be approved by a majority of the votes entitled to be cast by the holders of the shares affected by the amendment, voting as a separate class.

Dividends

        Holders of common stock will share ratably (based on the number of shares of common stock held) in any dividend declared by our board of directors, subject to any preferential rights of any outstanding preferred stock.

Other Rights

        Upon our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, after payment in full of the amounts required to be paid to holders of preferred stock, if any, all holders of common stock, regardless of class, will be entitled to share ratably in any assets available for distribution to holders of shares of common stock. No shares of any class of common stock are subject to redemption or have preemptive rights to purchase additional shares of common stock.

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Preferred Stock

        Upon the closing of this offering, our board of directors will be authorized, without further stockholder approval, to issue from time to time up to an aggregate of                        shares of preferred stock in one or more series and to fix or alter the designations, preferences, rights and any qualifications, limitations or restrictions of the shares of each such series thereof, including the dividend rights, dividend rates, conversion rights, voting rights, terms of redemption (including sinking fund provisions), redemption price or prices, liquidation preferences and the number of shares constituting any series or designations of such series. Upon the closing of this offering, there will be no shares of preferred stock outstanding. We have no present plans to issue any shares of preferred stock. See "—Anti-Takeover Effects of Certain Provisions of Delaware Law, the Certificate of Incorporation and the Bylaws."

Options

        As of the completion of this offering, options to purchase a total of                        shares of common stock will be outstanding, of which                        will be eligible for exercise or sale immediately following the completion of this offering. Common stock may be subject to the granting of options under the equity incentive plan. See "Management—Equity Incentive Plan" and "Shares Eligible for Future Sale."

Anti-Takeover Effects of Certain Provisions of Delaware Law, the Certificate of Incorporation and the Bylaws

        We plan to elect in our amended and restated certificate of incorporation to be subject to Section 203 of the DGCL, an anti-takeover law. In general, Section 203 prohibits a publicly held Delaware corporation from engaging in a business combination, such as a merger, with a person or group owning 15% or more of the corporation's voting stock for a period of three years following the date the person became an interested stockholder, unless (with certain exceptions) the business combination or the transaction in which the person became an interested stockholder is approved in a prescribed manner.

        Certain other provisions of the amended and restated certificate of incorporation and bylaws may be considered to have an anti-takeover effect and may delay or prevent a tender offer or other corporate transaction that a stockholder might consider to be in its best interest, including those transactions that might result in payment of a premium over the market price for our shares. These provisions are designed to discourage certain types of transactions that may involve an actual or threatened change of control of us without prior approval of our board of directors. These provisions are meant to encourage persons interested in acquiring control of us to first consult with our board of directors to negotiate terms of a potential business combination or offer. We believe that these provisions protect against an unsolicited proposal for a takeover of us that might affect the long term value of our stock or that may be otherwise unfair to our stockholders. For example, our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and bylaws:

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    provide for a classified board of directors, pursuant to which our board of directors will be divided into three classes whose members will serve three-year staggered terms;

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    provide that the size of the board of directors will be set by members of the board, and any vacancy on our board of directors, including a vacancy resulting from an enlargement of our board of directors, may be filled only by vote of a majority of our directors then in office or by the Sponsors that designated a director who is no longer a member of the board if the Sponsors continue to have such a right of designation pursuant to the Governance Agreements;

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    do not permit stockholders to take action by written consent unless the Sponsors own at least 50.1% of Parent's outstanding common stock;

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    provide that, except as otherwise required by law, special meetings of stockholders can only be called by our board of directors;

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    establish an advance notice procedure for stockholder proposals to be brought before an annual meeting of stockholders, including proposed nominations of candidates for election to our board of directors;

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    limit consideration by stockholders at annual meetings only those proposals or nominations specified in the notice of meeting or brought before the meeting by or at the direction of our board of directors or by a stockholder of record on the record date for the meeting, who is entitled to vote at the meeting and who has delivered timely written notice in proper form to our secretary of the stockholder's intention to bring such business before the meeting;

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    authorize the issuance of "blank check" preferred stock that could be issued by our board of directors to increase the number of outstanding shares or establish a stockholders rights plan making a takeover more difficult and expensive; and

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    do not permit cumulative voting in the election of directors, which would otherwise allow less than a majority of stockholders to elect director candidates.

Special Meeting of Stockholders

        Special meetings of our stockholders may be called only by a majority of our directors.

Actions by Written Consent

        Stockholder action by written consent in lieu of a meeting may only be taken so long as the Sponsors own a majority of our outstanding common stock. Thereafter, stockholder action can be taken only at an annual or special meeting of stockholders.

Advance Notice Requirements for Stockholder Proposals and Director Nominations

        Our bylaws provide that stockholders seeking to bring business before an annual meeting of stockholders, or to nominate candidates for election as directors at an annual meeting of stockholders, must provide timely notice thereof in writing. To be timely, a stockholder's notice generally must be delivered to and received at our principal executive offices, not less than 90 days nor more than 120 days prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year's annual meeting; provided, that in the event that the date of such meeting is advanced more than 30 days prior to, or delayed by more than 30 days after, the anniversary of the preceding year's annual meeting of our stockholders, a stockholder's notice to be timely must be so delivered not earlier than the close of business on the 120th day prior to such meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the 90th day prior to such meeting or the 10th day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made. Our bylaws also specify certain requirements as to the form and content of a stockholder's notice. These provisions may preclude stockholders from bringing matters before an annual meeting of stockholders or from making nominations for directors at an annual meeting of stockholders.

Authorized But Unissued Shares

        The authorized but unissued shares of common stock and preferred stock are available for future issuance without stockholder approval. These additional shares may be used for a variety of corporate purposes, including future public offerings to raise additional capital, corporate acquisitions and

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employee benefit plans. The existence of authorized but unissued shares of common stock and preferred stock could render more difficult or discourage an attempt to obtain control of us by means of a proxy contest, tender offer, merger or otherwise.

Amendments to Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws

        Our certificate of incorporation provides that the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares entitled to vote on any matter is required to amend our certificate of incorporation or bylaws. In addition, under the DGCL, an amendment to our certificate of incorporation that would alter or change the powers, preferences or special rights of the common stock so as to affect them adversely also must be approved by a majority of the votes entitled to be cast by the holders of the shares affected by the amendment, voting as a separate class. Subject to our bylaws, our board of directors may from time to time make, amend, supplement or repeal our bylaws by vote of a majority of our board of directors.

Registration Rights

        Our governance agreements provide for registration rights for the Sponsors, their co-investors and certain members of management. Under the governance agreements, we are required to file at our expense, at any time after the expiration of any underwriter lock-up period applicable to the Sponsors in connection with this offering, a registration statement under the Securities Act covering the resale by the Sponsors and any of their permitted transferees of all shares of common stock held by such Sponsor. The Sponsors, the co-investors and management and any of their respective permitted transferees also will have "piggyback" registration rights entitling them to participate in any future offering of the common stock by us, subject to certain exceptions and limitations. See "Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Governance Agreements."

Limitation of Liability and Indemnification of Directors and Officers

        As permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law, or DGCL, we have adopted provisions in our certificate of incorporation that limit or eliminate the personal liability of our directors and officers for monetary damages for a breach of their fiduciary duty of care as a director or officer. The duty of care generally requires that, when acting on behalf of the corporation, directors and officers exercise an informed business judgment based on all material information reasonably available to them. Consequently, a director or officer will not be personally liable to us or our stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director or officer, except for liability for:

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    any breach of the person's duty of loyalty to us or our stockholders;

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    any act or omission not in good faith or that involves intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law;

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    any act related to unlawful stock repurchases, redemptions or other distributions or payment of dividends; or

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    any transaction from which the person derived an improper personal benefit.

These limitations of liability do not generally affect the availability of equitable remedies such as injunctive relief or rescission.

        As permitted by the DGCL, our certificate of incorporation and bylaws provide that:

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    we will indemnify our current and former directors and officers and anyone who is or was serving at our request as the director or officer of, or our legal representative in, another entity, and may indemnify our current or former employees and other agents, to the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL, subject to limited exceptions; and

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    we may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of our current or former directors, officers, employees or agents against any liability asserted against them and incurred by them in any such capacity, or arising out of their status as such.

        We currently maintain liability insurance for our directors and officers.

        Our certificate of incorporation requires us to advance expenses to our directors and officers in connection with a legal proceeding, subject to receiving an undertaking from such director or officer to repay advanced amounts if it is determined he or she is not entitled to indemnification. Our bylaws provide that we may advance expenses to our employees and other agents, upon such terms and conditions, if any, as we deem appropriate.

        We intend to enter into separate indemnification agreements with each of our directors and officers, which may be broader than the specific indemnification provisions contained in the DGCL. These indemnification agreements may require us, among other things, to indemnify our directors and officers against liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or service as directors or officers, other than liabilities arising from willful misconduct. These indemnification agreements may also require us to advance any expenses incurred by the directors or officers as a result of any proceeding against them as to which they could be indemnified and to obtain directors' and officers' insurance, if available on reasonable terms.

        Currently, to our knowledge, there is no pending litigation or proceeding involving any of our directors, officers, employees or agents in which indemnification by us is sought, nor are we aware of any threatened litigation or proceeding that may result in a claim for indemnification.

        Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted for our directors, officers and controlling persons under the foregoing provisions or otherwise, we have been informed that, in the opinion of the SEC, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.

Transfer Agent and Registrar

        The transfer agent and registrar for the common stock is expected to be Computershare, N.A.

Listing

        We have applied to list the common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AC".

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SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE

        Prior to this offering, there has been no public market for our common stock, and we cannot assure you that a significant public market for our common stock will develop or be sustained after this offering. Sales of significant amounts of our common stock in the public market after this offering, including shares of our common stock issued upon exercise of outstanding options, or the perception that such sales could occur, could adversely affect the prevailing market price of our common stock and could impair our future ability to raise capital through the sale of our equity securities.

Sale of Restricted Shares and Lock-Up Agreements

        Upon completion of this offering,                        shares of common stock will be outstanding. If the underwriters' option to purchase additional shares is exercised in full, there will be                        shares of common stock outstanding.

        Of the                        shares of common stock to be outstanding upon completion of this offering,                         shares of common stock offered pursuant to this offering, or                         shares if the underwriters' option to purchase additional shares is exercised in full, will be freely tradable without restriction or further registration under federal securities laws except to the extent shares of common stock are purchased in this offering by our affiliates, as that term is defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act.

        The remaining                        shares of common stock are "restricted securities" under the Securities Act and are eligible for public sale if registered under the Securities Act or sold in accordance with Rule 144 of the Securities Act, subject to the contractual provisions of our agreements with our Sponsors. See "Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Governance Agreements."

        Our Sponsors and our directors and officers who would hold in the aggregate                        shares of our common stock (after giving effect to the exercise of stock options), are subject to various lock-up agreements that prohibit the holders from offering, selling, contracting to sell, granting an option to purchase, making a short sale or otherwise disposing of any shares of our common stock or any option to purchase shares of our common stock or any securities exchangeable for or convertible into shares of common stock for a period of 180 days after the date of this prospectus.

        In the event that either (1) during the last 17 days of the "lock-up" period, we release earnings results or material news or a material event relating to us occurs or (2) prior to the expiration of the "lock-up" period, we announce that we will release earnings results during the 16-day period beginning on the last day of the "lock-up" period, then in either case the expiration of the "lock-up" will be extended until the expiration of the 18-day period beginning on the date of the release of the earnings results or the occurrence of the material news or event, as applicable, unless                        waives, in writing, such an extension.

Rule 144

        In general, Rule 144 allows a stockholder (or stockholders where shares are aggregated) who is not deemed to have been an affiliate of ours at any time during the three months preceding a sale, and who has beneficially owned shares of our common stock for at least six months (including the holding period of any prior owner other than an affiliate) to sell its shares, subject to certain notice requirements and to the availability of current public information about us.

        An "affiliate" is a person that directly, or indirectly, through one or more intermediate controls or is controlled by, or is under common control with us.

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        Under Rule 144, a person (or persons whose shares are aggregated) who is not deemed to have been an affiliate of ours at any time during the 90 days preceding a sale, and who has beneficially owned the shares proposed to be sold for at least one year, would be entitled to sell those shares without regard to the public information or notice requirements of Rule 144.

        To the extent that our affiliates sell their shares, other than pursuant to Rule 144 or a registration statement, the purchaser's holding period for the purpose of effecting a sale under Rule 144 commences on the date of transfer from the affiliate.

Registration Rights

        Upon completion of this offering, the Sponsors and their co-investors will hold in the aggregate approximately                        shares of our common stock. Pursuant to the Governance Agreements described above in "Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Governance," the Sponsors and their co-investors will have the right, subject to various conditions and limitations, to demand the filing of, and include such shares of our common stock in, future registration statements relating to our common stock. Further, certain members of management who will hold in the aggregate approximately                         shares of our common stock (after giving effect to the exercise of stock options), will have the right subject to various conditions and limitations, to include such shares of our common stock in future registration statements relating to our common stock. These registration rights of our stockholders could impair the prevailing market price and impair our ability to raise capital by depressing the price at which we could sell our common stock.

Options

        In addition to the                         shares of common stock outstanding immediately after this offering, as of the date of this prospectus, there will be outstanding options to purchase                         shares of our common stock, of which                        options are currently exercisable.

        As soon as practicable after the completion of this offering, we intend to file a registration statement on Form S-8 under the Securities Act covering shares of our common stock reserved for issuance under our equity incentive plan. Accordingly, shares of our common stock registered under such registration statement will be available for sale in the open market upon exercise by the holders, subject to vesting restrictions, Rule 144 limitations applicable to our affiliates and the contractual lock-up provisions described above.

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MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS

        The following discussion is a summary of the material U.S. federal income tax considerations generally applicable to beneficial owners of our common stock ("Holders") that acquire shares of our common stock pursuant to this offering and that hold such shares as capital assets (generally, for investment). This summary is based upon the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), existing and proposed Treasury regulations, Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") rulings and pronouncements and judicial decisions now in effect, all of which are subject to change, possibly on a retroactive basis, or differing interpretations. This summary does not consider specific facts and circumstances that may be relevant to a particular Holder's tax position and does not consider any tax laws other than U.S. federal income tax laws (for example, this summary does not consider any state, local, estate or gift, or non-U.S. tax consequences of an investment in our common stock). It also does not apply to Holders subject to special tax treatment under the U.S. federal income tax laws (including partnerships or other pass-through entities, banks, insurance companies, dealers in securities, persons who hold common stock as part of a "straddle," "hedge," "conversion transaction" or other risk-reduction or integrated transaction, controlled foreign corporations, passive foreign investment companies, foreign personal holding companies, companies that accumulate earnings to avoid U.S. federal income tax, U.S. Holders (as defined below) who do not have the U.S. dollar as their functional currency, tax-exempt organizations, former U.S. citizens or residents and persons who hold or receive common stock as compensation).

        For purposes of this summary, the term "U.S. Holder" means a Holder of shares of our common stock that, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, is:

    (i)
    an individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States;

    (ii)
    a corporation or other entity taxable as a corporation created in or organized under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia;

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    an estate the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source; or

    (iv)
    a trust (x) if a court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of such trust and one or more "U.S. persons," as defined in section 7701(a)(30) of the Code, have the authority to control all substantial decisions of such trust or (y) that has a valid election in effect under applicable U.S. Treasury regulations to be treated as a U.S. person.

        The term "Non-U.S. Holder" means any Holder of shares of our common stock that is neither a U.S. Holder nor a partnership (including an entity that is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes).

        If a partnership holds shares of our common stock, the U.S. federal income tax treatment of a partner in the partnership generally will depend upon the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. Partners of partnerships that hold shares of our common stock should consult their tax advisors.

        This summary is included herein as general information only. Accordingly, each prospective Holder is urged to consult its tax advisor with respect to the U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. income and other tax consequences of holding and disposing of our common stock.

U.S. Holders

        The following discussion summarizes the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the ownership and disposition of our common stock applicable to "U.S. Holders," subject to the limitations described above.

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    Distributions

        Distributions of cash or property that we pay in respect of our common stock will constitute dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent paid from our current or accumulated earnings and profits (as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles) and will be includible in gross income by a U.S. Holder upon receipt. Any such dividend will be eligible for the dividends received deduction if received by an otherwise qualifying corporate U.S. Holder that meets the holding period and other requirements for the dividends received deduction. Dividends paid by us to certain non-corporate U.S. Holders (including individuals), with respect to taxable years beginning on or before December 31, 2010, are eligible for U.S. federal income taxation at the rates generally applicable to long-term capital gains for individuals, provided that the U.S. Holder receiving the dividend satisfies applicable holding period and other requirements. If the amount of a distribution exceeds our current and accumulated earnings and profits, such excess first will be treated as a tax-free return of capital to the extent of the U.S. Holder's tax basis in our common stock, and thereafter will be treated as capital gain.

    Dispositions

        Upon a sale, exchange or other taxable disposition of shares of our common stock, a U.S. Holder generally will recognize capital gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount realized on the sale, exchange or other taxable disposition and the U.S. Holder's adjusted tax basis in the shares of our common stock. Such capital gain or loss will be long-term capital gain or loss if the U.S. Holder has held the shares of the common stock for more than one year at the time of disposition. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations under the Code.

    Information Reporting and Backup Withholding Requirements

        In general, dividends on our common shares, and payments of the proceeds of a sale, exchange or other disposition of our common shares paid to a U.S. Holder are subject to information reporting and may be subject to backup withholding at a current maximum rate of 28% unless the U.S. Holder (i) is a corporation or other exempt recipient or (ii) provides an accurate taxpayer identification number and certifies that it is not subject to backup withholding.

        Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules from a payment to a U.S. Holder will be refunded or credited against the U.S. Holder's U.S. federal income tax liability, if any, provided that the required information is furnished to the IRS.

Non-U.S. Holders

        The following discussion summarizes the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the ownership and disposition of our common stock applicable to "Non-U.S. Holders," subject to the limitations described above.

U.S. Trade or Business Income

        For purposes of this discussion, dividend income and gain on the sale, exchange or other taxable disposition of our common stock will be considered to be "U.S. trade or business income" if such income or gain is (i) effectively connected with the conduct by a Non-U.S. Holder of a trade or business within the United States and (ii) in the case of a Non-U.S. Holder that is eligible for the benefits of an income tax treaty with the United States, attributable to a permanent establishment (or, for an individual, a fixed base) maintained by the Non-U.S. Holder in the United States. Generally, U.S. trade or business income is not subject to U.S. federal withholding tax (provided the Non-U.S. Holder complies with applicable certification and disclosure requirements); instead, a Non-U.S. Holder is subject to U.S. federal income tax on a net income basis at regular U.S. federal income tax rates (in

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the same manner as a U.S. person) on its U.S. trade or business income. Any U.S. trade or business income received by a Non-U.S. Holder that is a corporation also may be subject to a "branch profits tax" at a 30% rate, or at a lower rate prescribed by an applicable income tax treaty, under specific circumstances.

Distributions

        Distributions of cash or property that we pay in respect of our common stock will constitute dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent paid from our current or accumulated earnings and profits (as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles). A Non-U.S. Holder generally will be subject to U.S. federal withholding tax at a 30% rate, or at a reduced rate prescribed by an applicable income tax treaty, on any dividends received in respect of our common stock. If the amount of a distribution exceeds our current and accumulated earnings and profits, such excess first will be treated as a return of capital to the extent of the Non-U.S. Holder's tax basis in our common stock, and thereafter will be treated as capital gain. In order to obtain a reduced rate of U.S. federal withholding tax under an applicable income tax treaty, a Non-U.S. Holder will be required to provide a properly executed IRS Form W-8BEN certifying its entitlement to benefits under the treaty. A Non-U.S. Holder of our common stock that is eligible for a reduced rate of U.S. federal withholding tax under an income tax treaty may obtain a refund or credit of any excess amounts withheld by filing an appropriate claim for a refund with the IRS. A Non-U.S. Holder should consult its own tax advisor regarding its possible entitlement to benefits under an income tax treaty.

        The U.S. federal withholding tax described in the preceding paragraph does not apply to dividends that represent U.S. trade or business income of a Non-U.S. Holder who provides a properly executed IRS Form W-8ECI, certifying that the dividends are effectively connected with the Non-U.S. Holder's conduct of a trade or business within the United States.

Dispositions

        A Non-U.S. Holder generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income or withholding tax in respect of any gain on a sale, exchange or other taxable disposition of common stock unless:

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    the gain is U.S. trade or business income;

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    the Non-U.S. Holder is an individual who is present in the United States for 183 or more days in the taxable year of the disposition and meets other conditions (in which case, such Non-U.S. Holder will be subject to U.S. federal income tax at a rate of 30% (or a reduced rate under an applicable tax treaty) on the amount by which certain capital gains allocable to U.S. sources exceed certain capital losses allocable to U.S. sources); or

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    we are or have been a "U.S. real property holding corporation" (a "USRPHC") under section 897 of the Code at any time during the shorter of the five-year period ending on the date of disposition and the Non-U.S. Holder's holding period for the common stock (in which case, such gain will be subject to U.S. federal income tax in the same manner as U.S. trade or business income).

        In general, a corporation is a USRPHC if the fair market value of its "U.S. real property interests" equals or exceeds 50% of the sum of the fair market value of its worldwide real property interests and its other assets used or held for use in a trade or business. If we are determined to be a USRPHC, the U.S. federal income and withholding taxes relating to interests in USRPHCs nevertheless will not apply to gains derived from the sale or other disposition of our common stock by a Non-U.S. Holder whose shareholdings, actual and constructive, at all times during the applicable period, amount to 5% or less of the common stock, provided that the common stock is regularly traded on an established securities market. We do not believe that we currently are a USRPHC, and we do

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not anticipate becoming a USRPHC in the future. However, no assurance can be given that we will not be a USRPHC, or that our common stock will be considered regularly traded, when a Non-U.S. Holder sells its shares of our common stock.

Information Reporting and Backup Withholding Requirements

        We must annually report to the IRS and to each Non-U.S. Holder any dividend income that is subject to U.S. federal withholding tax, or that is exempt from such withholding tax pursuant to an income tax treaty. Copies of these information returns also may be made available under the provisions of a specific treaty or agreement to the tax authorities of the country in which the Non-U.S. Holder resides. Under certain circumstances, the Code imposes a backup withholding obligation (currently at a rate of 28%) on certain reportable payments. Dividends paid to a Non-U.S. Holder of common stock generally will be exempt from backup withholding if the Non-U.S. Holder provides a properly executed IRS Form W-8BEN or otherwise establishes an exemption and the payor does not have actual knowledge or reason to know that the Holder is a U.S. person.

        The payment of the proceeds from the disposition of our common stock to or through the U.S. office of any broker, U.S. or foreign, will be subject to information reporting and possible backup withholding unless the owner certifies as to its non-U.S. status under penalties of perjury or otherwise establishes an exemption, provided that the broker does not have actual knowledge or reason to know that the Holder is a U.S. person or that the conditions of any other exemption are not, in fact, satisfied. The payment of the proceeds from the disposition of our common stock to or through a non-U.S. office of a non-U.S. broker will not be subject to information reporting or backup withholding unless the non-U.S. broker has certain types of relationships with the United States (a "U.S. related person"). In the case of the payment of the proceeds from the disposition of our common stock to or through a non-U.S. office of a broker that is either a U.S. person or a U.S. related person, the Treasury regulations require information reporting (but not the backup withholding) on the payment unless the broker has documentary evidence in its files that the owner is a Non-U.S. Holder and the broker has no knowledge to the contrary. Non-U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors on the application of information reporting and backup withholding to them in their particular circumstances (including upon their disposition of common stock).

        Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules from a payment to a Non-U.S. Holder will be refunded or credited against the Non-U.S. Holder's U.S. federal income tax liability, if any, provided that the required information is furnished to the IRS.

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UNDERWRITING

        Under the terms and subject to the conditions contained in an underwriting agreement dated                        2008, we have agreed to sell to the underwriters named below, for whom Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. are acting as representatives, the following respective numbers of shares of common stock:

Underwriter

  Number
of Shares

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC    
J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.    
   
  Total    
   

        The underwriting agreement provides that the underwriters are obligated to purchase all the shares of common stock in the offering if any are purchased, other than those shares covered by the over-allotment option described below. The underwriting agreement also provides that if an underwriter defaults, the purchase commitments of non-defaulting underwriters may be increased or the offering may be terminated.

        We have granted to the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase on a pro rata basis up to            additional shares from us at the initial public offering price less the underwriting discounts and commissions. The option may be exercised only to cover any over-allotments of common stock.

        The underwriters propose to offer the shares of common stock initially at the public offering price on the cover page of this prospectus and to selling group members at that price less a selling concession of $             per share.

        The following table summarizes the compensation and estimated expenses we will pay:

 
  Per Share
  Total
 
  Without
Over-allotment

  With
Over-allotment

  Without
Over-allotment

  With
Over-allotment

Underwriting Discounts and Commissions paid by us   $     $     $     $  
Expenses payable by us   $     $     $     $  

        The representatives have informed us that they do not expect sales to accounts over which the underwriters have discretionary authority to exceed 5% of the shares of common stock being offered.

        J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., one of the underwriters, may be deemed to be one of our affiliates. The offering therefore is being conducted in accordance with the applicable provisions of Rule 2720 of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. Conduct Rules. Rule 2720 requires that the initial public offering price of the shares of common stock not be higher than that recommended by a "qualified independent underwriter" meeting certain standards. Accordingly, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC is assuming the responsibilities of acting as the qualified independent underwriter in pricing the offering and conducting due diligence. The initial public offering price of the shares of common stock is no higher than the price recommended by Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC.

        We and our officers and directors have agreed not to offer, sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or indirectly, or file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 relating to, any shares of our common stock or securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for any shares of our common stock, or publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge, disposition or filing, without the prior written consent of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC for a period of 180 days after the date of this

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prospectus. However, in the event that either (1) during the last 17 days of the "lock-up" period, we release earnings results or material news or a material event relating to us occurs or (2) prior to the expiration of the "lock-up" period, we announce that we will release earnings results during the 16-day period beginning on the last day of the "lock-up" period, then in either case the expiration of the "lock-up" will be extended until the expiration of the 18-day period beginning on the date of the release of the earnings results or the occurrence of the material news or event, as applicable, unless Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC waives, in writing, such an extension.

        Some of the underwriters have performed in the past and may perform in the future investment banking, commercial banking, consent solicitation agency and advisory services for us for which they have received customary fees and expenses. In addition, from time to time, certain of the underwriters may hold de minimis amounts of our outstanding securities and/or indebtedness in the ordinary course of their business. Affiliates of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., are lenders under our existing credit facility.

        We have agreed to indemnify the underwriters and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC in its capacity as Qualified Independent Underwriter against liabilities under the Securities Act, or contribute to payments that the underwriters may be required to make in that respect.

        We have applied to list the shares of common stock on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AC".

        In connection with the listing of the common stock on The New York Stock Exchange, the underwriters will undertake to sell round lots of 100 shares or more to a minimum of 400 beneficial owners.

        Prior to this offering, there has been no public market for the common stock. The initial public offering price will be determined by negotiations among us and the underwriters. The principal factors to be considered in determining the initial public offering price will include the following:

    •
    the information included in this prospectus and otherwise available to the underwriters;

    •
    market conditions for initial public offerings;

    •
    the history of and prospects for our business and earnings and our past and present operations;

    •
    our past and present earnings and current financial position;

    •
    an assessment of our management;

    •
    the market of securities of companies in business similar to ours; and

    •
    the general condition of the securities markets.

        The initial public offering price may not correspond to the price at which our common stock will trade in the public market subsequent to this offering, and an active trading market may not develop and continue after this offering.

        In connection with the offering the underwriters may engage in stabilizing transactions, over-allotment transactions, syndicate covering transactions and penalty bids in accordance with Regulation M under the Exchange Act.

    •
    Stabilizing transactions permit bids to purchase the underlying security so long as the stabilizing bids do not exceed a specified maximum.

    •
    Over-allotment involves sales by the underwriters of shares in excess of the number of shares the underwriters are obligated to purchase, which creates a syndicate short position. The short position may be either a covered short position or a naked short position. In a covered short position, the number of shares over-allotted by the underwriters is not greater than the number of shares that they may purchase in the over-allotment option. In a naked short position, the

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      number of shares involved is greater than the number of shares in the over-allotment option. The underwriters may close out any covered short position by either exercising their over-allotment option and/or purchasing shares in the open market.

    •
    Syndicate covering transactions involve purchases of the common stock in the open market after the distribution has been completed in order to cover syndicate short positions. In determining the source of shares to close out the short position, the underwriters will consider, among other things, the price of shares available for purchase in the open market as compared to the price at which they may purchase shares through the over-allotment option. If the underwriters sell more shares than could be covered by the over-allotment option, a naked short position, the position can only be closed out by buying shares in the open market. A naked short position is more likely to be created if the underwriters are concerned that there could be downward pressure on the price of the shares in the open market after pricing that could adversely affect investors who purchase in the offering.

    •
    Penalty bids permit the representatives to reclaim a selling concession from a syndicate member when the common stock originally sold by the syndicate member is purchased in a stabilizing or syndicate covering transaction to cover syndicate short positions.

        These stabilizing transactions, syndicate covering transactions and penalty bids may have the effect of raising or maintaining the market price of our common stock or preventing or retarding a decline in the market price of the common stock. As a result the price of our common stock may be higher than the price that might otherwise exist in the open market. These transactions may be effected on The New York Stock Exchange and, if commenced, may be discontinued at any time.

        A prospectus in electronic format will be made available on the web sites maintained by one or more of the underwriters, or selling group members, if any, participating in this offering and one or more of the underwriters participating in this offering may distribute prospectuses electronically. The representatives may agree to allocate a number of shares to underwriters and selling group members for sale to their online brokerage account holders. Internet distributions will be allocated by the underwriters and selling group members that will make internet distributions on the same basis as other allocations.

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NOTICE TO CANADIAN RESIDENTS

    Resale Restrictions

        The distribution of the Shares in Canada is being made only on a private placement basis exempt from the requirement that we prepare and file a prospectus with the securities regulatory authorities in each province where trades of Shares are made. Any resale of the Shares in Canada must be made under applicable securities laws which will vary depending on the relevant jurisdiction, and which may require resales to be made under available statutory exemptions or under a discretionary exemption granted by the applicable Canadian securities regulatory authority. Purchasers are advised to seek legal advice prior to any resale of the                        .

    Representations of Purchasers

        By purchasing Shares in Canada and accepting a purchase confirmation a purchaser is representing to us and the dealer from whom the purchase confirmation is received that:

    •
    the purchaser is entitled under applicable provincial securities laws to purchase the Shares without the benefit of a prospectus qualified under those securities laws,

    •
    where required by law, that the purchaser is purchasing as principal and not as agent,

    •
    the purchaser has reviewed the text above under Resale Restrictions, and

    •
    the purchaser acknowledges and consents to the provision of specified information concerning its purchase of the Shares to the regulatory authority that by law is entitled to collect the information.

        Further details concerning the legal authority for this information is available on request.

    Rights of Action—Ontario Purchasers Only

        Under Ontario securities legislation, certain purchasers who purchase a security offered by this prospectus during the period of distribution will have a statutory right of action for damages, or while still the owner of the Shares, for rescission against us in the event that this [prospectus contains a misrepresentation without regard to whether the purchaser relied on the misrepresentation. The right of action for damages is exercisable not later than the earlier of 180 days from the date the purchaser first had knowledge of the facts giving rise to the cause of action and three years from the date on which payment is made for the Shares. The right of action for rescission is exercisable not later than 180 days from the date on which payment is made for the Shares. If a purchaser elects to exercise the right of action for rescission, the purchaser will have no right of action for damages against us. In no case will the amount recoverable in any action exceed the price at which the Shares were offered to the purchaser and if the purchaser is shown to have purchased the securities with knowledge of the misrepresentation, we will have no liability. In the case of an action for damages, we will not be liable for all or any portion of the damages that are proven to not represent the depreciation in value of the Shares as a result of the misrepresentation relied upon. These rights are in addition to, and without derogation from, any other rights or remedies available at law to an Ontario purchaser. The foregoing is a summary of the rights available to an Ontario purchaser. Ontario purchasers should refer to the complete text of the relevant statutory provisions.

    Enforcement of Legal Rights

        All of our directors and officers as well as the experts named herein may be located outside of Canada and, as a result, it may not be possible for Canadian purchasers to effect service of process within Canada upon us or those persons. All or a substantial portion of our assets and the assets of those persons may be located outside of Canada and, as a result, it may not be possible to satisfy a

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judgment against us or those persons in Canada or to enforce a judgment obtained in Canadian courts against us or those persons outside of Canada.

    Taxation and Eligibility for Investment

        Canadian purchasers of Shares should consult their own legal and tax advisors with respect to the tax consequences of an investment in the Shares in their particular circumstances and about the eligibility of the            for investment by the purchaser under relevant Canadian legislation.

        In relation to each Member State of the European Economic Area which has implemented the Prospectus Directive (each, a Relevant Member State), each underwriter has represented and agreed that with effect from and including the date on which the Prospectus Directive is implemented in that Relevant Member State (the Relevant Implementation Date) it has not made and will not make an offer of shares to the public in that Relevant Member State prior to the publication of a prospectus in relation to the shares which has been approved by the competent authority in that Relevant Member State or, where appropriate, approved in another Relevant Member State and notified to the competent authority in that Relevant Member State, all in accordance with the Prospectus Directive, except that it may, with effect from and including the Relevant Implementation Date, make an offer of shares to the public in that Relevant Member State at any time:

            (a)   to legal entities which are authorized or regulated to operate in the financial markets or, if not so authorized or regulated, whose corporate purpose is solely to invest in securities;

            (b)   to any legal entity which has two or more of (1) an average of at least 250 employees during the last financial year; (2) a total balance sheet of more than €43,000,000 and (3) an annual net turnover of more than €50,000,000, as shown in its last annual or consolidated accounts;

            (c)   to fewer than 100 natural or legal persons (other than qualified investors as defined in the Prospectus Directive) subject to obtaining the prior consent of the representatives for any such offer; or

            (d)   in any other circumstances which do not require the publication by the Issuer of a prospectus pursuant to Article 3 of the Prospectus Directive.

        For the purposes of this provision, the expression an "offer of shares to the public" in relation to any shares in any Relevant Member State means the communication in any form and by any means of sufficient information on the terms of the offer and the shares to be offered so as to enable an investor to decide to purchase or subscribe the shares, as the same may be varied in that Relevant Member State by any measure implementing the Prospectus Directive in that Relevant Member State and the expression Prospectus Directive means Directive 2003/71/EC and includes any relevant implementing measure in each Relevant Member State.

        Each underwriter has represented and agreed that:

    1.1
    it has only communicated or caused to be communicated and will only communicate or cause to be communicated an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity (within the meaning of Section 21 of the FSMA) received by it in connection with the issue or sale of the shares in circumstances in which Section 21(1) of the FSMA does not apply to the Issuer; and

    1.2
    it has complied and will comply with all applicable provisions of the FSMA with respect to anything done by it in relation to the shares in, from or otherwise involving the United Kingdom.

        The shares may not be offered or sold by means of any document other than (i) in circumstances which do not constitute an offer to the public within the meaning of the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 32, Laws of Hong Kong), or (ii) to "professional investors" within the meaning of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571, Laws of Hong Kong) and any rules made thereunder, or (iii) in

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other circumstances which do not result in the document being a "prospectus" within the meaning of the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 32, Laws of Hong Kong), and no advertisement, invitation or document relating to the shares may be issued or may be in the possession of any person for the purpose of issue (in each case whether in Hong Kong or elsewhere), which is directed at, or the contents of which are likely to be accessed or read by, the public in Hong Kong (except if permitted to do so under the laws of Hong Kong) other than with respect to shares which are or are intended to be disposed of only to persons outside Hong Kong or only to "professional investors" within the meaning of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571, Laws of Hong Kong) and any rules made thereunder.

        This prospectus has not been registered as a prospectus with the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Accordingly, this prospectus and any other document or material in connection with the offer or sale, or invitation for subscription or purchase, of the shares may not be circulated or distributed, nor may the shares be offered or sold, or be made the subject of an invitation for subscription or purchase, whether directly or indirectly, to persons in Singapore other than (i) to an institutional investor under Section 274 of the Securities and Futures Act, Chapter 289 of Singapore (the "SFA"), (ii) to a relevant person, or any person pursuant to Section 275(1A), and in accordance with the conditions, specified in Section 275 of the SFA or (iii) otherwise pursuant to, and in accordance with the conditions of, any other applicable provision of the SFA.

        Where the shares are subscribed or purchased under Section 275 by a relevant person which is: (a) a corporation (which is not an accredited investor) the sole business of which is to hold investments and the entire share capital of which is owned by one or more individuals, each of whom is an accredited investor; or (b) a trust (where the trustee is not an accredited investor) whose sole purpose is to hold investments and each beneficiary is an accredited investor, shares, debentures and units of shares and debentures of that corporation or the beneficiaries' rights and interest in that trust shall not be transferable for 6 months after that corporation or that trust has acquired the shares under Section 275 except: (1) to an institutional investor under Section 274 of the SFA or to a relevant person, or any person pursuant to Section 275(1A), and in accordance with the conditions, specified in Section 275 of the SFA; (2) where no consideration is given for the transfer; or (3) by operation of law.

        The securities have not been and will not be registered under the Securities and Exchange Law of Japan (the Securities and Exchange Law) and each underwriter has agreed that it will not offer or sell any securities, directly or indirectly, in Japan or to, or for the benefit of, any resident of Japan (which term as used herein means any person resident in Japan, including any corporation or other entity organized under the laws of Japan), or to others for re-offering or resale, directly or indirectly, in Japan or to a resident of Japan, except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of, and otherwise in compliance with, the Securities and Exchange Law and any other applicable laws, regulations and ministerial guidelines of Japan.

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LEGAL MATTERS

        The validity of the shares of common stock offered hereby will be passed upon for us by O'Melveny & Myers LLP. Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP advised the underwriters in connection with the offering of the common stock.


EXPERTS

        The consolidated financial statements of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. as of March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006 and for the fiscal years ended March 29, 2007, March 30, 2006 and the period from July 16, 2004 (date of inception) through March 31, 2005 and the consolidated financial statements of Marquee Holdings Inc. for the period from April 2, 2004 through December 23, 2004, included in this prospectus have been so included in reliance on the reports of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, given on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

        The consolidated financial statements of LCE Holdings, Inc. as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 and for the year ended December 31, 2005 and the five-month period ended December 31, 2004 and the combined consolidated financial statements for the seven month period ended July 31, 2004, and the year ended December 31, 2003 included in this prospectus have been included in reliance on the reports of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, given on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

        The financial statements of National CineMedia, LLC as of December 29, 2005 and December 28, 2006 and for the period March 29, 2005 to December 29, 2005 and the year ended December 28, 2006, included in this prospectus, have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report appearing herein, and are included in reliance upon the report of such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.


WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

        We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-1 under the Securities Act with respect to the common stock offered by this prospectus. This prospectus is a part of the registration statement and, as permitted by the SEC's rules, does not contain all of the information presented in the registration statement. For further information with respect to us and our common stock offered hereby, reference is made to the registration statement and the exhibits and any schedules filed therewith. Statements contained in this prospectus as to the contents of any contract or other document referred to are not necessarily complete and in each instance, if such contract or document is filed as an exhibit, reference is made to the copy of such contract or other document filed as an exhibit to the registration statement, each statement being qualified in all respects by such reference. A copy of the registration statement, including the exhibits and schedules thereto, may be read and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. In addition, the SEC maintains an Internet site at www.sec.gov, from which interested persons can electronically access the registration statement, including the exhibits and any schedules thereto.

        Because certain of our subsidiaries already have public debt and also due to this offering, they are subject to the informational requirements of the Exchange Act. They fulfill their obligations with respect to such requirements by filing periodic reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. We intend to furnish our stockholders with annual reports containing consolidated financial statements certified by an independent registered public accounting firm. We also maintain an Internet site at www.amctheatres.com. Our website and the information contained therein or connected thereto shall not be deemed to be incorporated into this prospectus or the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, and you should not rely on any such information in making your decision whether to purchase our securities.

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INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
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AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
   
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the 26 weeks ended September 27, 2007 and September 28, 2006   F-2
Balance Sheets as of September 27, 2007 and March 29, 2007   F-3
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the 26 weeks ended September 27, 2007 and September 28, 2006   F-4
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements   F-5

AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

 

 
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm   F-25
Consolidated Statements of Operations—Successor periods ended March 29, 2007, March 30, 2006 and March 31, 2005 and Predecessor period ended December 23, 2004   F-27
Consolidated Balance Sheets—March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006 Successor   F-28
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Successor periods ended March 29, 2007, March 30, 2006 and March 31, 2005 and Predecessor period ended December 23, 2004   F-29
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)—Periods ended March 29, 2007, March 30, 2006 and March 31, 2005 Successor and December 23, 2004 Predecessor   F-31
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Fiscal years ended March 29, 2007, March 30, 2006 and March 31, 2005   F-33

LCE HOLDINGS, INC.
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

 

 
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm   F-103
Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2005   F-105
Combined Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2003 (Predecessor Company), the period from January 1, 2004 to July 30, 2004 (Predecessor Company), the period from May 27, 2004 (Date of Inception) to December 31, 2004 (Successor Company) and for the year ended December 31, 2005 (Successor Company)   F-106
Combined Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the year ended December 31, 2003 (Predecessor Company), the period from January 1, 2004 to July 30, 2004 (Predecessor Company), the period from May 27, 2004 (Date of Inception) to December 31, 2004 (Successor Company) and for the year ended December 31, 2005 (Successor Company)   F-107
Combined Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2003 (Predecessor Company), the period from January 1, 2004 to July 30, 2004 (Predecessor Company), the period from May 27, 2004 (Date of Inception) to December 31, 2004 (Successor Company) and for the year ended December 31, 2005 (Successor Company)   F-109
Notes to Combined Consolidated Financial Statements   F-110

NATIONAL CINEMEDIA, LLC
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

 

 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm   F-143
Balance Sheets as of December 29, 2005 and December 28, 2006   F-144
Statement of Operations for the period March 29, 2005 through December 29, 2005 and December 28, 2006   F-145
Statements of Changes in Members' Equity (Deficit) for the periods ended December 29, 2005 and December 28, 2006   F-146
Statement of Cash Flows for the period March 29, 2005 through December 29, 2005 and December 28, 2006   F-147
Notes to Financial Statements as of and for the period March 29, 2005 through December 29, 2005 and for the year ended December 28, 2006   F-148

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AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands)

 
  Twenty-six Weeks Ended
 
 
  September 27,
2007

  September 28,
2006

 
 
  (unaudited)

 
Revenues              
  Admissions   $ 895,247   $ 858,213  
  Concessions     380,430     357,789  
  Other revenue     48,219     61,383  
   
 
 
    Total revenues     1,323,896     1,277,385  
   
 
 
Costs and Expenses              
  Film exhibition costs     473,625     447,171  
  Concession costs     45,173     42,792  
  Operating expense     326,141     318,440  
  Rent     228,289     224,072  
  General and administrative:              
    Merger, acquisition and transaction costs     5,734     5,826  
    Management fee     2,500     2,500  
    Other     25,706     30,041  
  Preopening expense     2,341     3,129  
  Theatre and other closure (income) expense     (16,446 )   7,710  
  Depreciation and amortization     125,438     128,530  
  Disposition of assets and other gains     (1,698 )   (5,850 )
   
 
 
    Total costs and expenses     1,216,803     1,204,361  
   
 
 
  Other expense (income)              
    Other     (9,025 )   (7,434 )
    Interest expense              
      Corporate borrowings     99,651     112,800  
      Capital and financing lease obligations     3,557     2,518  
    Equity in (earnings) losses of non-consolidated entities     (27,425 )   2,455  
    Investment income     (21,426 )   (6,060 )
   
 
 
      Total other expense     45,332     104,279  
   
 
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes     61,761     (31,255 )
Income tax provision     32,900     2,200  
   
 
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations     28,861     (33,455 )
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of income tax provision     —     2,440  
   
 
 
Net earnings (loss)   $ 28,861   $ (31,015 )
   
 
 
Basic earnings (loss) per share of common stock:              
  Earnings (loss) from continuing operations   $ 22.50   $ (26.09 )
  Earnings from discontinued operations     —     1.90  
   
 
 
Net earnings (loss) per share   $ 22.50   $ (24.19 )
   
 
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share of common stock:              
  Earnings (loss) from continuing operations   $ 22.22   $ (26.09 )
  Earnings from discontinued operations     —     1.90  
   
 
 
Net earnings (loss) per share   $ 22.22   $ (24.19 )
Average shares outstanding:              
  Basic     1,282.55     1,282.25  
   
 
 
  Diluted     1,298.75     1,282.25  
   
 
 
Pro forma basic earnings per share (See Note 1)   $          
   
       
Pro forma diluted earnings per share (See Note 1)   $          
   
       
Pro forma average shares outstanding (See Note 1):              
  Basic              
   
       
  Diluted              
   
       

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share data)

 
  Unaudited Pro Forma Balance Sheet September 27, 2007 (Note 1)
  September 27,
2007

  March 29,
2007

 
 
  (unaudited)

 
ASSETS                    
Current assets:                    
  Cash and equivalents   $ 103,461   $ 103,461   $ 319,533  
  Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,105 as of September 27, 2007 and $1,221 as of March 29, 2007     64,297     64,297     62,279  
  Other current assets     35,756     35,756     30,402  
   
 
 
 
    Total current assets     203,514     203,514     412,214  
Property, net     1,272,617     1,272,617     1,298,823  
Intangible assets, net     218,585     218,585     234,176  
Goodwill     2,046,688     2,046,688     2,066,853  
Other long-term assets     101,796     101,796     98,783  
Noncurrent assets held for sale     2,300     2,300     7,300  
   
 
 
 
    Total assets   $ 3,845,500   $ 3,845,500   $ 4,118,149  
   
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY                    
Current liabilities:                    
  Accounts payable   $ 125,394   $ 125,394   $ 162,686  
  Accrued expenses and other liabilities     178,596     140,074     138,293  
  Deferred revenues and income     107,880     107,880     127,334  
  Current maturities of corporate borrowings and capital and financing lease obligations     9,994     9,994     24,271  
   
 
 
 
    Total current liabilities     421,864     383,342     452,584  
Corporate borrowings     2,260,622     2,260,622     1,843,859  
Capital and financing lease obligations     77,916     77,916     49,665  
Deferred revenues—for exhibitor services agreement     229,899     229,899     231,045  
Other long-term liabilities     361,173     361,173     373,943  
   
 
 
 
    Total liabilities     3,351,474     3,312,952     2,951,096  
   
 
 
 
Stockholder's equity:                    
  Common Stock voting ($.01) par value                   shares authorized,                    shares issued and outstanding as of September 27, 2007     14     —     —  
  Class A-1 Common Stock voting ($.01 par value, 1,500,000 shares authorized; 382,475.00000 shares issued and outstanding as of September 27, 2007 and March 29, 2007)     —     4     4  
  Class A-2 Common Stock voting ($.01 par value, 1,500,000 shares authorized; 382,475.00000 shares issued and outstanding as of September 27, 2007 and March 29, 2007)     —     4     4  
  Class N Common Stock nonvoting ($.01 par value, 375,000 shares authorized; 5,128.77496 shares issued and outstanding as of September 27, 2007 and March 29, 2007)     —     —     —  
  Class L-1 Common Stock voting ($.01 par value, 1,500,000 shares authorized; 256,085.61252 shares issued and outstanding as of September 27, 2007 and March 29, 2007)     —     3     3  
  Class L-2 Common Stock voting ($.01 par value, 1,500,000 shares authorized; 256,085.61252 shares issued and outstanding as of September 27, 2007 and March 29, 2007, respectively)     —     3     3  
  Additional paid-in capital     664,090     664,090     1,314,579  
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (11,338 )   (11,338 )   (3,834 )
  Accumulated deficit     (158,740 )   (120,218 )   (143,706 )
   
 
 
 
    Total stockholder's equity     494,026     532,548     1,167,053  
   
 
 
 
    Total liabilities and stockholder's equity   $ 3,845,500   $ 3,845,500   $ 4,118,149  
   
 
 
 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

 
  Twenty-six Weeks Ended
 
 
  September 27, 2007
  September 28, 2006
 
 
  (unaudited)

 
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS              
Cash flows from operating activities:              
Net earnings (loss)   $ 28,861   $ (31,015 )
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:              
  Depreciation and amortization     125,438     129,075  
  Amorization of discount on corporate borrowings     10,685     11,064  
  Interest accrued to principal on corporate borrowings     12,382     —  
  Stock-based compensation     1,020     2,056  
  Non-cash portion of pension and postretirement expense     727     3,219  
  Deferred income taxes     —     (596 )
  Release of valuation allowance recorded in purchase accounting for deferred income taxes     17,043     —  
  Equity in (earnings) losses from investments, net of distributions     (19,172 )   2,455  
  Disposition of assets and other gains     (16,152 )   (620 )
  Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects from Merger:              
    Receivables     16,410     6,001  
    Other assets     19     (2,353 )
    Accounts payable     (43,978 )   (29,723 )
    Accrued expenses and other liabilities     (34,405 )   (29,512 )
  Other, net     (3,574 )   5,602  
   
 
 
  Net cash provided by operating activities     95,304     65,653  
   
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:              
  Capital expenditures     (57,530 )   (64,105 )
  Construction project costs reimbursable by landlord     (3,388 )   —  
  Net change in reimbursable construction advances     (12,073 )   (4,984 )
  Partnership investments     (4,060 )   —  
  Proceeds from disposition of Fandango     17,977     —  
  Proceeds from disposition of HGCSA     28,682     —  
  Proceeds from restricted cash     1,513     —  
  LCE screen integration payments     (3,657 )   —  
  Proceeds on disposition of long-term assets     175     64,193  
  Proceeds from disposal-discontinued operations     —     35,446  
  Purchase of software and other computer equipment     (5,905 )   (306 )
  Other, net     (163 )   (2,905 )
   
 
 
  Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities     (38,429 )   27,339  
   
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:              
  Construction project costs reimbursed by landlord     13,141     —  
  Proceeds from issuance of Parent Term Loan Facility     396,000     —  
  Repayment of Cinemex Credit Facility     (12,100 )   (744 )
  Principal payments under capital and financing lease obligations     (2,008 )   (1,849 )
  Principal payments under mortgage     (2,187 )   (55 )
  Principal payments on Term Loan B     (3,250 )   (3,250 )
  Change in construction payables     6,091     (3,307 )
  Dividends paid to stockholders     (652,800 )   —  
  Proceeds from exercise of stock options     500     —  
  Deferred financing costs     (15,079 )   (2,062 )
   
 
 
  Net cash used in financing activities     (271,692 )   (11,267 )
   
 
 
  Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents     (1,255 )   (3,113 )
   
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents     (216,072 )   78,612  
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period     319,533     232,366  
   
 
 
Cash and equivalents at end of period   $ 103,461   $ 310,978  
   
 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION              
Cash paid during the period for:              
    Interest (including amounts capitalized of $696 and $968)   $ 73,566   $ 99,453  
    Income taxes paid     16,145     546  
  Schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:              
    Assets capitalized under EITF 97-10   $ 13,000   $ 7,060  

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 27, 2007 and September 28, 2006
(Unaudited)

NOTE 1—BASIS OF PRESENTATION

        AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. ("Parent") is an entity created on June 6, 2007 and the principal stockholder of Marquee Holdings Inc. ("Holdings"). Holdings is an intermediate holding company formed for the purpose of acquiring AMC Entertainment Inc. ("AMCE") pursuant to a definitive merger agreement approved by AMCE's Board of Directors on July 22, 2004. Holdings is a holding company with no operations of its own and it has one direct subsidiary, AMCE.

        On June 11, 2007, Marquee Merger Sub Inc. ("merger sub"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent, merged with and into Holdings, with Holdings continuing as the surviving corporation (the "holdco merger"). As a result of the holdco merger, (i) Holdings became a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent, a newly formed entity controlled by J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC, Apollo Management, L.P. and certain related investment funds and affiliates of Bain Capital Partners, The Carlyle Group and Spectrum Equity Investors (collectively with J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC and Apollo Management, L.P., the "Sponsors"), (ii) each share of Holdings' common stock that was issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the holdco merger was automatically converted into a substantially identical share of common stock of Parent, and (iii) as further described in these financial statement footnotes, each of Holdings' governance agreements was superseded by a substantially identical governance agreement entered into by and among Parent, the Sponsors and Holdings' other stockholders. The holdco merger was effected by the Sponsors to facilitate a previously announced debt financing by Parent and a related dividend to Parent. There was no change in the components of stockholders' equity as a result of the holdco merger, with the exception of the effect of the related dividend paid to Parent's stockholders subsequent to formation of Parent.

        The holdco merger constituted a change in reporting entity under SFAS No. 154 "Accounting Changes and Error Corrections; a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3". In accordance with the guidance in SFAS No. 154, the change in accounting entity has been retrospectively applied to the financial statements of all prior periods presented to reflect the new reporting entity for those periods. The consolidated financial statements of Parent include the accounts of Holdings and AMCE, for the period from July 16, 2004 (date of inception) through September 27, 2007, as Parent, Holdings and AMCE were entities under common control. The change in accounting entity had no impact on net earnings (loss), other comprehensive earnings (loss) or earnings (loss) per share for the periods presented.

        AMCE, through its direct and indirect subsidiaries, including American Multi-Cinema, Inc. ("AMC") and its subsidiaries, Grupo Cinemex, S.A. de C.V. ("Cinemex") and AMCE Entertainment International, Inc. ("AMCEI") and its subsidiaries (collectively with Holdings and AMCE, unless the context otherwise requires, the "Company"), is principally involved in the theatrical exhibition business and owns, operates or has interests in theatres located in the United States and Canada ("U.S. and Canada") and in Mexico, China (Hong Kong), France, and the United Kingdom. The Company's U.S. and Canada theatrical exhibition business is conducted through AMC and AMCEI. The Company's International theatrical exhibition business is conducted primarily through Cinemex and AMCEI. See Note 2 for a discussion of the Merger with Loews on January 26, 2006.

        The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited historical annual financial statements included herein. In the opinion of management, these unaudited interim financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of the Company's financial position and results of operations. Due to the

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seasonal nature of the Company's business, results for the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year (53 weeks) ending April 3, 2008.

        The March 29, 2007 consolidated balance sheet data was derived from the audited balance sheet included in the Form 10-K, but does not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles.

        Certain amounts have been reclassified from prior period consolidated financial statements to conform with the current period presentation.

        Revenues:    The Company defers 100% of the revenue associated with the sales of discounted theatre tickets until such time as the items are redeemed or management believes future redemption to be remote. During the thirteen weeks ended September 27, 2007, management changed its estimate of when it believes future redemption to be remote for discounted theatre tickets from 24 months from the date of sale to 18 months from the date of sale. Management believes the 18 month estimate is supported by its continued development of redemption history and that it is reflective of management's current best estimate. This change in estimate had the effect of increasing other revenues by approximately $4.2 million.

        Earnings (loss) per share:    Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net earnings (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share includes the effects of outstanding stock options, if dilutive.

        The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) from continuing operations per common share:

(in thousands, except per share data)

  26 weeks Ended September 27, 2007
(unaudited)

  26 weeks Ended September 28, 2006
(unaudited)

 
Numerator:              
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations     28,861     (33,455 )
Dividends on Series A Preferred     —     —  
Earnings (loss) for common shares from continuing operations     28,861     (33,455 )

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Shares for basic earnings (loss) per common share     1,282.55     1,282.25  
Stock options     16.20     —  
Stock awards     —     —  
   
 
 
Shares for diluted earnings per common share     1,298.75     1,282.25  
   
 
 
Earning (loss) from continuing operations per common share   $ 22.50   $ (26.09 )
   
 
 
Diluted earnings (loss) from continuing operations per common share   $ 22.22   $ (26.09 )
   
 
 

        Options to purchase 39,476.72872 shares of common stock at $1,000.00 per share were outstanding during the twenty-six weeks ended September 28, 2006 but were not included in the computation of diluted loss per share because the options were anti-dilutive.

        Pro forma balance sheet and loss per share (Unaudited):    The pro forma effect of the conversion of various classes of common stock to common stock and the expected payment presented in accrued expenses and other liabilities of $38,522,000 pursuant to our Management Agreement have been reflected as a dividend in the accompanying pro forma balance sheet as of and for the period ended September 27, 2007. Prior to consummating this offering, Holdings intends to reclassify each share of its existing Class A common stock, Class N common stock and Class L common stock. Pursuant to the reclassification, which is

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being treated in a manner similar to a stock split, each holder of shares of Class A common stock, Class N common stock and Class L common stock will receive              shares of common stock for one share of Class A common stock, Class L common stock or Class N common stock. Pro forma per share data also gives effect to an increase of             shares which, when multiplied by an assumed offering price of $          per share (the mid-point of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus), would be sufficient to replace the expected payment of $38,522,000 pursuant to our Management Agreement and the $652,800,000 dividend paid in connection with the holdco merger.

NOTE 2—ACQUISITIONS

        On June 20, 2005, Holdings entered into a merger agreement with LCE Holdings, Inc. ("LCE Holdings"), the parent of Loews Cineplex Entertainment Corporation ("Loews"), pursuant to which LCE Holdings merged with and into Holdings, with Holdings continuing as the holding company for the merged businesses, and Loews merged with and into AMCE, with AMCE continuing after the merger (the "Merger" and collectively, the "Mergers"). The transaction closed on January 26, 2006. Upon completion of the Mergers, the stockholders of Holdings immediately prior to the Mergers, including affiliates of J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC and Apollo Management, L.P., held approximately 60% of the outstanding capital stock of Holdings, and the stockholders of LCE Holdings immediately prior to the Merger, including affiliates of Bain Capital Partners, LLC, The Carlyle Group and Spectrum Equity Investors, held approximately 40% of the outstanding capital stock of Holdings.

        The Company has accounted for the Merger as a purchase in accordance with SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations, for an estimated purchase price of $537,171,000. Results of operations of Loews are included in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations from January 26, 2006. The acquisition included 112 theatres with 1,308 screens in the United States, 40 theatres with 443 screens in Mexico (Cinemex), 4 managed/joint venture theatres with 55 screens in the United States and a 50% interest in Yelmo Cineplex, S.L. ("Yelmo"), which operated 27 theatres with 311 screens in Spain that was accounted for using the equity method until December 2006 when the Company disposed of its investment in Yelmo. The Merger did not constitute a change in control.

NOTE 3—DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

        On May 11, 2006, the Company sold two of its wholly owned subsidiaries, AMC Entertainment España S.A. and Actividades Multi Cinemeas E Espectáculos, LDA (collectively "Iberia"), which owned and operated 4 theatres with 86 screens in Spain and 1 theatre with 20 screens in Portugal, for a cash sales price of $35,446,000. At the date of the sale these operations did not meet the criteria for discontinued operations because of continuing involvement in the region through an equity method investment in Yelmo. In December 2006, the Company disposed of its investment in Yelmo, which owned and operated 27 theatres with 310 screens in Spain, for proceeds of $52,137,000. There was no gain or loss recorded on the sale of Yelmo. The Company no longer has continuing involvement in the region as a result of the sale of Yelmo and the results of the operations in Iberia have been classified as discontinued operations as the Company no longer has operations or significant cash flows from the Iberia component.

        Information presented for all periods reflects the discontinued operations classification. All affected amounts within the consolidated financial statements have been adjusted accordingly. The results of operations of the Iberia theatres were previously reported in the Company's International theatrical exhibition operating segment. The Company has recorded a gain on sale of Iberia of approximately $2,889,000 during fiscal 2007 which is included in discontinued operations. Goodwill of $11,712,000 was allocated to the Iberia theatres in connection with the sale.

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        Components of amounts reflected as earnings (loss) from discontinued operations for Iberia in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations are presented in the following table:

Statements of operations data (in thousands):

 
  Twenty-six
Weeks Ended

 
 
  September 28, 2006
 
Revenues        
  Admissions   $ 3,892  
  Concessions     1,292  
  Other revenue     172  
   
 
    Total revenues     5,356  
   
 
Costs and Expenses        
  Film exhibition costs     1,901  
  Concession costs     255  
  Operating expense     1,189  
  Rent     1,410  
  General and administrative—other     50  
  Depreciation and amortization     545  
  Disposition of assets and other gains     (2,650 )
   
 
    Total costs and expenses     2,700  
   
 
Interest expense     220  
Investment income     (4 )
   
 
    Total other expense     216  
   
 
Earnings (loss) before income taxes     2,440  
Income tax provision     —  
   
 
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations   $ 2,440  
   
 

NOTE 4—COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS (LOSS)

        The components of comprehensive earnings (loss) are as follows (in thousands):

 
  Twenty-six Weeks Ended
 
 
  September 27,
2007

  September 28,
2006

 
Net earnings (loss)   $ 28,861   $ (31,015 )
Foreign currency translation adjustment     (8,437 )   (5,126 )
Pension liability adjustments     (565 )   —  
Decrease (increase) in unrealized loss on Cinemex derivative agreements     1,204     (539 )
Increase in unrealized gain on marketable equity securities     294     96  
   
 
 
Total comprehensive earnings (loss)   $ 21,357   $ (36,584 )
   
 
 

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NOTE 5—GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

        Activity of goodwill by operating segment is presented below.

(In thousands)

  U.S. and
Canada

  International
  Total
 
Balance as of March 29, 2007   $ 1,870,998   $ 195,855   $ 2,066,853  
Currency translation adjustment     —     2,251     2,251  
Fair value adjustments LCE(1)     (17,043 )   —     (17,043 )
Fair value adjustment FIN 48(2)     (5,373 )   —     (5,373 )
   
 
 
 
Balance as of September 27, 2007   $ 1,848,582   $ 198,106   $ 2,046,688  
   
 
 
 

(1)
Adjustments to fair value relate to the release of valuation allowance initially recorded in purchase accounting for deferred tax assets related to net operating loss carryforwards that are expected to be utilized on the 2008 tax return.

(2)
Adjustment relates to the cumulative effect of the change in accumulated deficit for the adoption of FIN 48. See Note 11—Income Taxes.

        Activity of other intangible assets is presented below.

 
   
  September 27, 2007
  March 29, 2007
 
(In thousands)

  Remaining
Useful Life

  Gross Carrying
Amount

  Accumulated
Amortization

  Gross Carrying
Amount

  Accumulated
Amortization

 
Acquired Intangible Assets:                              
  Amortizable Intangible Assets:                              
    Favorable leases   1 to 12 years   $ 115,284   $ (28,207 ) $ 117,607   $ (25,448 )
    Loyalty program   3 years     46,000     (26,703 )   46,000     (23,460 )
    LCE trade name   3 years     2,300     (770 )   2,300     (540 )
    LCE/Cinemex advertising and management contracts   2 to 23 years     51,831     (24,154 )   51,692     (17,510 )
    Other intangible assets   1 to 15 years     20,745     (18,749 )   23,526     (20,935 )
       
 
 
 
 
    Total, amortizable       $ 236,160   $ (98,583 ) $ 241,125   $ (87,893 )
       
 
 
 
 
Unamortized Intangible Assets:                              
    AMC trademark       $ 74,000         $ 74,000        
    Cinemex trademark         7,008           6,944        
       
       
       
    Total, unamortized       $ 81,008         $ 80,944        
       
       
       

        Amortization expense associated with the intangible assets noted above is as follows:

 
  Twenty-six Weeks Ended
 
  September 27,
2007

  September 28,
2006

Recorded Amortization   $ 15,847   $ 19,305

        Estimated amortization expense for the next five fiscal years for intangible assets owned as of September 27, 2007 is projected below:

(In thousands)

  2008
  2009
  2010
  2011
  2012
Projected amortization expense   $ 28,406   $ 22,195   $ 16,494   $ 14,540   $ 13,416

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NOTE 6—STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY

        On June 11, 2007, merger sub, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent, merged with and into Holdings, with Holdings continuing as the surviving corporation. As a result of the holdco merger, (i) Holdings became a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent, a newly formed entity controlled by the Sponsors, (ii) each share of Holdings' common stock that was issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the holdco merger was automatically converted into a substantially identical share of common stock of Parent, and (iii) as further described in this report, each of Holdings' governance agreements was superseded by a substantially identical governance agreement entered into by and among Parent, the Sponsors and Holdings' other stockholders. The holdco merger was effected by the Sponsors to facilitate a previously announced debt financing by Parent and a related dividend to its stockholders. Parent used cash derived from AMCE and proceeds from the issuance of $400,000,000 Credit Agreement issued by Parent (See Note 8) to pay a dividend to its stockholders of $652,800,000, which reduced additional paid-in capital during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007.

        Parent accounts for stock options using the fair value method of accounting as prescribed by SFAS 123(R) and SAB 107 and has valued the options using the Black-Scholes formula. Holdings has recorded $1,020,000 and $2,056,000 of stock-based compensation expense related to these options within General and Administrative: Other, during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 and September 28, 2006, respectively, and has recognized an income tax benefit of $0 in its Consolidated Statement of Operations during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 and September 28, 2006. One of the holders of Parent's stock options has written put rights deemed to be in the holder's control associated with his options whereby he can require Holdings to repurchase his options. These liability-classified options are required to be remeasured during each reporting period. A liability of $6,339,000 and $7,130,000 is recorded within other long term liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 27, 2007 and March 29, 2007, respectively, for all options containing written put rights. The Company accounts for stock options using the fair value method of accounting as prescribed by SFAS 123(R) and SAB 107 and has valued the options using the Black-Scholes formula including a contemporaneous valuation by an unrelated specialist as of September 27, 2007 which indicated a fair value price per share of the underlying shares of $1,300 per share. On June 12, 2007, the holder of the liability classified options exercised options on 500 shares at an exercise price of $1,000 per share, which was paid to Parent and recorded as an increase to additional paid-in capital by Parent. Holdings reclassified $412,000 of liability—classified options to additional paid-in capital in connection with the exercise. Holdings made adjustments to reduce the liability associated with the exercised options and to reduce stock-based compensation expense by $23,000 during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007. Holdings made adjustments to reduce the liability associated with the unexercised liability-classified options and to reduce stock-based compensation expense by $355,000 during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007, based on declines in the estimated fair value of the outstanding options.

        In connection with the holdco merger, on June 11, 2007, Parent adopted an amended and restated 2004 stock option plan (f/k/a the 2004 Stock Option Plan of Marquee Holdings Inc.), originally adopted by Holdings on December 22, 2004 and previously amended by Holdings on November 7, 2006. The option exercise price per share of $1,000 was adjusted to $491 per share pursuant to the anti-dilution provisions of the 2004 Stock Option Plan to give effect to the payment of a one time non-recurring dividend paid by Parent on June 15, 2007 of $652,800,000 to the holders of its 1,282,750 shares of common stock. The Company adjusted the exercise price on all of its 38,976.72875 outstanding options to give effect to the payment of the one time non-recurring dividend. The requisite service period and the rendered requisite service period for 7,684.57447 of these options was from the date of grant on December 23, 2004 to the date of the holder's separation on March 20, 2007 and all of these options are currently exercisable. The requisite service period for 600 of these options is from the date of grant on January 26, 2006 to December 23, 2008, the rendered requisite service period for the options is from January 27, 2006 to June 15, 2007 and 200 of these options are currently exercisable. The requisite service period for the

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remaining 30,692.15428 options is from the date of grant on December 23, 2004 to December 23, 2009, the rendered requisite service period for these options is from December 24, 2004 to June 15, 2007 and 12,276.86173 of these options are currently exercisable. The Company applied the guidance in SFAS 123(R) and determined that there was no incremental value transferred as a result of the modification and as a result no additional compensation cost to recognize.

        The Company's Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Peter C. Brown, has an amended and restated employment agreement that generally will revert to his prior agreement in the event an initial public offering of Parent does not occur on or before December 31, 2007. In the event of an initial public offering on or before December 31, 2007, within 15 days after such initial public offering, Mr. Brown shall receive a grant of restricted stock or restricted stock units having a value of $2,567,000 on the date of grant based on the initial public offering price. This grant was an inducement for Mr. Brown to enter into his amended and restated employment agreement, whereby the term of his employment would be shorter than in his prior employment agreement and he would be subject to certain restrictive covenants that did not exist in his current employment agreement. Such grant shall vest in three equal annual installments on the first three anniversaries of the grant date.

        As discussed in Note 11—Income Taxes, the Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48. The cumulative effect of the change on adoption charged to accumulated deficit was $5,373,000.

NOTE 7—INVESTMENTS

        Investments in non-consolidated affiliates and certain other investments accounted for under the equity method generally include all entities in which the Company or its subsidiaries have significant influence, but not more than 50% voting control. Investments in non-consolidated affiliates as of September 27, 2007, include an 18.6% interest in National CineMedia, LLC, a 50% interest in three domestic motion picture theatres, a 26% equity interest in Movietickets.com and a 33.3% interest in Digital Cinema Implementation Partners, LLC. Investments as of September 28, 2006 include a 50% equity interest in Yelmo, which was disposed of in December 2006, and a 50% interest in Hoyts General Cinemas South America ("HGCSA"), an entity that operated 17 theatres in South America, which was disposed of in July 2007.

        Condensed financial information of our significant non-consolidated equity method investments is shown below. Amounts are presented under U.S. GAAP for the periods of ownership by the Company.

Operating Results:

 
  26 Weeks Ended
(In thousands)

  September 27,
2007

  September 28,
2006

Revenues   $ 213,515   $ 212,807
Operating costs & expenses     140,829     192,258
   
 
Net earnings   $ 72,686   $ 20,549
   
 
The Company's recorded equity in (earnings) loss(1)   $ (27,425 ) $ 2,455

(1)
Certain differences in the Company's recorded investment over its proportional ownership share are amortized to equity in earnings or losses over the estimated useful life of the underlying assets or liabilities. The recorded equity in earnings of NCM following the IPO of NCM, Inc. do not include undistributed equity in earnings. The Company considered the excess distribution received following NCM, Inc.'s IPO as an advance on NCM's future earnings. As a result, the Company will not recognize any undistributed equity in earnings of NCM until NCM's future net earnings equal the amount of the excess distribution. Distributed earnings from NCM included in equity in earnings were $7,649,000 during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007.

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        In May 2007 the Company disposed of its investment in Fandango, accounted for using the cost method, for total expected proceeds of approximately $20 million, of which $18.0 million was received in May and September 2007, and has recorded a gain on the sale included in investment income of approximately $16.0 million. In July 2007 the Company disposed of its investment in HGCSA for total proceeds of approximately $30 million and has recorded a gain on the sale included in equity in earnings of non-consolidated entities of approximately $18.8 million.

        As of September 27, 2007 and March 29, 2007, the Company has recorded $0.7 million and $0.9 million, respectively, of amounts due from National CineMedia, LLC related to on-screen advertising revenue. As of September 27, 2007 and March 29, 2007, the Company has recorded $13.0 million and $17.2 million, respectively, of amounts due to National CineMedia, LLC related to the Exhibitor Services Agreement and the Loews Screen Integration Agreement. The Company recorded revenues for advertising from National CineMedia, LLC of $7.5 million and $22.4 million during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 and September 28, 2006, respectively.

NOTE 8—CORPORATE BORROWINGS AND CAPITAL AND FINANCING LEASE OBLIGATION

Parent Term Loan Facility

        To help finance the dividend paid by Parent to stockholders discussed in Note 6—Stockholders' Equity, Parent entered into a $400,000,000 Credit Agreement dated as of June 13, 2007 ("Parent Term Loan Facility") for net proceeds of $396,000,000. Costs related to the issuance of the Parent Term Loan Facility were capitalized and are charged to interest expense, following the interest method, over the life of the Parent Term Loan Facility. Unamortized issuance costs were $10,077,000 as of September 27, 2007. The interest rate on borrowings under the Parent Term Loan Facility was 10.60% per annum as of September 27, 2007.

        Borrowings under the Parent Term Loan Facility bear interest at a rate equal to an applicable margin plus, at the Parent's option, either a base rate or LIBOR. The initial applicable margin for borrowings under the Parent Term Loan Facility is 4.00% with respect to base rate borrowings and 5.00% with respect to LIBOR borrowings. Interest on borrowings under the Parent Term Loan Facility is payable on each March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15, beginning September 15, 2007 by adding such interest for the applicable period to the principal amount of the outstanding loans. Parent is required to pay an administrative agent fee to the lenders under the Parent Term Loan Facility of $100,000 annually.

        Parent may voluntarily repay outstanding loans under the Parent Term Loan Facility, in whole or in part, together with accrued interest to the date of such prepayment on the principal amount prepaid at any time on or before June 13, 2008 at 100% of principal, at any time after June 13, 2008 and on or prior to June 13, 2009 at 102% of principal, at any time after June 13, 2009 and on or prior to June 13, 2010 at 101% of principal and at 100% of principal thereafter. Unpaid principal and interest on outstanding loans under the Parent Term Loan Facility are required to be repaid upon maturity on June 13, 2012.

        In the event of a change of control offer as defined in the Parent Term Loan Facility, Parent will, to the extent lawful, prepay all loans properly tendered pursuant to the change of control offer at a prepayment price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof if such change of control occurs on or prior to June 13, 2008 or 101% of the principal amount thereof if such change of control occurs after June 13, 2008, in each case plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of prepayment. In the event of a qualified equity issuance offer as defined in the Parent Term Loan Facility, Parent will, to the extent lawful, prepay the maximum principal amount of loans properly tendered that may be purchased out of any qualified equity issuance net proceeds at a prepayment price in cash equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of prepayment.

        Parent is a holding company with no operations of its own and has no ability to service interest or principal on the Parent Term Loan Facility other than through dividends it may receive from Holdings and

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AMCE. Holdings and AMCE are restricted, in certain circumstances, from paying dividends to Parent by the terms of the indentures governing their Fixed Notes due 2012, Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014, Senior Subordinated Notes due 2016, Senior Discount Notes due 2014 and the new senior secured credit facility. Holdings and AMCE have not guaranteed the indebtedness of Parent nor pledged any of its assets as collateral.

        The Parent Term Loan Facility contains certain covenants that, among other things, may limit the ability of the Parent to incur additional indebtedness and pay dividends or make distributions in respect of its capital stock.

        Occasionally, the Company is responsible for the construction of leased theatres and for paying project costs that are in excess of an agreed upon amount to be reimbursed from the developer. Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 97-10 The Effect of Lessee Involvement in Asset Construction requires the Company to be considered the owner (for accounting purposes) of these types of projects during the construction period, and therefore the Company is required to assess these projects upon completion of construction for sale and leaseback accounting under SFAS No. 98 Accounting for Leases. The Company recorded additions to its financing lease obligations of $30,241,000 during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 for two theatres that opened during this period.

NOTE 9—THEATRE AND OTHER CLOSURE AND DISPOSITION OF ASSETS

        A rollforward of reserves for theatre and other closure is as follows (in thousands):

 
  Twenty-six Weeks Ended
September 27, 2007

  Twenty-six Weeks Ended
September 28, 2006

 
 
  Theatre and Other
  Merger Exit costs
  Total
  Theatre and Other
  Merger Exit costs
  Total
 
Beginning balance   $ 17,621   $ 1,274   $ 18,895   $ 21,716   $ 4,618   $ 26,334  
  Theatre and other closure (income) expense(1)     (16,103 )   (343 )   (16,446 )   7,531     179     7,710  
  Transfer of deferred rent and capital lease obligations(1)     5,101     —     5,101     —     —     —  
  Purchase price adjustment     —     —     —     —     (988 )   (988 )
  Cash (payments) receipts(1)     3,802     (698 )   3,104     (9,868 )   (1,434 )   (11,302 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ending balance   $ 10,421   $ 233   $ 10,654   $ 19,379   $ 2,375   $ 21,754  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 

(1)
During the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007, the Company recognized $16,446,000 of theatre and other closure income due primarily to lease terminations negotiated on favorable terms at three of its theatres that were closed during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 or where the lease terms were settled favorably during this period. The Company received net cash payments of $6.7 million in connection with these three lease terminations.

        The Company recorded a $4,845,000 liability related to the closure of Loews' duplicate administrative facilities in connection with the Mergers as part of purchase accounting. The remaining unpaid balance is included above as a component of Merger Exit costs.

        Theatre and other closure reserves for leases that have not been terminated are recorded at the present value of the future contractual commitments for the base rents, taxes and maintenance.

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        Theatre closure reserves at September 27, 2007 by operating segment are as follows (in thousands):

 
  September 27,
2007

U.S. and Canada Theatrical Exhibition   $ 9,751
International Theatrical Exhibition     559
Other     58
   
  Total segment reserves     10,368
Corporate     286
   
    $ 10,654
   

NOTE 10—RESTRUCTURING

        The Company recognizes restructuring charges based upon the nature of the costs incurred. Costs resulting from one-time termination benefits where employees are not required to render future service to receive the benefits are recognized and a liability is recorded when management (i) commits to a plan of termination which identifies the number of employees to be terminated, their job classifications, locations, expected termination dates and when the plan is communicated to the employees and (ii) establishes the detailed terms of the benefits to be received by employees.

        If employees are required to render service until they are terminated in order to receive the termination benefits, the benefits are measured at the fair value of the costs and related liabilities at the communication date and are recognized ratably over the future service period from the communication date.

        The Company recorded a liability of $25,846,000 related to one-time termination benefits and other costs for the displacement of approximately 230 associates in connection with the Mergers as part of purchase accounting.

        A summary of restructuring activity, is set forth below (in thousands):

 
  Twenty-six Weeks Ended
September 27, 2007

 
(In thousands)

  Merger Severance Benefits
 
Beginning balance   $ 369  
  Payments     (369 )
   
 
Ending balance   $ —  
   
 

        As of March 29, 2007, all restructuring reserves were included in our corporate operating segment. Payments related to the restructuring reserves were complete as of September 27, 2007.

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NOTE 11—INCOME TAXES

Effective income tax rate

        The difference between the effective tax rate on earnings before income taxes and the U.S. federal income tax statutory rate is as follows:

 
  Twenty-six Weeks Ended
 
 
  September 27,
2007

  September 28,
2006

 
Federal statutory rate   35.0 % 35.0 %
Valuation allowance   (3.3 ) (41.4 )
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit   18.8   (0.1 )
Other, net   2.8   (1.1 )
   
 
 
Effective tax rate   53.3 % (7.6 )%
   
 
 

        The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS No. 109"), Accounting for Income Taxes, which requires that deferred tax assets and liabilities be recognized, using enacted tax rates, for the tax effect of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of recorded assets and liabilities. SFAS 109 also requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

        Based upon the consideration of all available evidence, the Company has provided a valuation allowance on its net deferred tax assets. The Company continues to record a full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty regarding the ultimate realization of those assets in all taxing jurisdictions.

        The Company determines income tax expense for interim periods by applying SFAS No. 109 and APB Opinion No. 28, Interim Financial Reporting in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, which prescribes the use of the full year's estimated effective tax rate in financial statements for interim periods. As such, permanent differences such as state income taxes and changes in valuation allowance impact the Company's effective tax rate. The Company anticipates an ordinary loss for fiscal year 2008 in its Mexico tax jurisdiction and is unable to recognize the tax benefit, and as a result the Company estimates the effective annual effective tax rate for Mexico separately. The Company has recognized income tax provision related to the Mexico tax jurisdiction in the period in which income or loss is reported. The Company does not believe it can reliably estimate an effective annual tax rate in the Mexico tax jurisdiction, as small changes in estimated loss would produce a large change in the estimated annual effective tax rate.

        During the current period, income tax expense differed from the expected tax expense using the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 35% primarily due to state income taxes. The prior year disposition of Portugal and Spain operations did not have a material impact on the income tax provision, as the tax benefit derived from the sale was fully offset by an increase in the valuation allowance.

Uncertain tax positions

        Effective March 30, 2007, the Company adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB No. 109" ("FIN 48"). This interpretation clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an entity's financial statements. FIN 48 indicates that the impact from adoption should be reflected as a cumulative effect adjustment from a change in accounting principle to the beginning retained earnings amount reported for that fiscal year, unless the amount related to a previous business combination, in which case the impact would be recorded as an adjustment to the purchase price allocation for the previous business combination. The adjustment to the purchase price would first reduce remaining goodwill and identified intangibles related to the business

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combination and the residual would be reflected as a cumulative effect adjustment to beginning retained earnings.

        Prior to the adoption of FIN 48, the Company's financial statements did not include any tax contingencies, after consideration of the full valuation allowance recorded against net deferred tax assets. As a result of the adoption of FIN 48, the Company recorded a $5.3 million increase in current deferred tax assets, a $5.3 million reduction of goodwill, a $5.3 million current FIN 48 liability and a $5.3 million charge to the beginning accumulated deficit that is reported as a cumulative effect adjustment for a change in accounting principle to the opening balance sheet position of stockholder's accumulated deficit at March 30, 2007.

        The amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits as of March 30, 2007 is $44.1 million. The amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertainties that are estimated to take more than 12 months to resolve is $38.8 million. The Company's effective tax rate would not be impacted by the ultimate resolution of the uncertain tax positions because of the retention of a full valuation allowance against the net deferred tax assets. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits did not change as of September 27, 2007.

        The Company recognizes income tax-related interest expense and penalties as income tax expense and selling, general, and administrative expense, respectively. As of March 30, 2007 the company did not have any interest or penalties accrued associated with unrecognized tax benefits. The liabilities for interest and penalties did not change as of September 27, 2007.

        There are currently unrecognized tax benefits which we anticipate will be resolved in the next 12 months; however, the Company is unable at this time to estimate what the impact on its unrecognized tax benefits will be.

        The Company or one of its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The IRS examination of the tax years February 28, 2002 through December 31, 2003 for the former Loews Cineplex Entertainment Corporation and subsidiaries was concluded during fiscal 2007. An IRS examination for the tax year ended March 31, 2005 began during 2007. The IRS is currently evaluating a pre-filing agreement that the Company requested for a transaction entered into during the year ended March 29, 2007. As of September 27, 2007, the IRS has not proposed any adjustments. Generally, tax years beginning after March 28, 2002 are still open to examination by various taxing authorities. Additionally, the company has net operating loss ("NOL") carryforwards for tax years ended October 31, 2000 through March 28, 2002 in the U.S. and various state jurisdictions which have carryforwards of varying lengths of time. These NOLs are subject to adjustment based on the statute of limitations of the return in which they are utilized, not the year in which they are generated. Various state, local and foreign income tax returns are also under examination by taxing authorities. The Company does not believe that the outcome of any examination will have a material impact on its financial statements.

NOTE 12—EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

        The Company sponsors a frozen non-contributory qualified defined benefit pension plan generally covering all employees age 21 or older who have completed at least 1,000 hours of service in their first twelve months of employment, or in a calendar year ending thereafter, and who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The Company also offers eligible retirees the opportunity to participate in a health plan (medical and dental) and a life insurance plan. An employee may become eligible for these benefits at retirement provided the employee is at least age 55 and has at least 15 years of credited service after age 40. The Company also sponsors a postretirement deferred compensation plan.

        The Company made its annual pension contribution of $4,227,000 during its second quarter of fiscal 2008.

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        The measurement date used to determine pension and other postretirement benefits is January 1 of the fiscal year for which measurements are made.

        Net periodic benefit cost recognized for the plans during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 and September 28, 2006 consists of the following:

 
  Pension Benefits
  Other Benefits
(In thousands)

  September 27,
2007

  September 28,
2006

  September 27,
2007

  September 28,
2006

Components of net periodic benefit cost:                        
  Service cost   $ 196   $ 1,592   $ 416   $ 456
  Interest cost     2,200     2,629     762     774
  Expected return on plan assets     (2,302 )   (2,232 )   —     —
  Amortization of gain     (565 )   —     —     —
  Amortization of transition obligation     20     —     —     —
   
 
 
 
Net periodic benefit cost (income)   $ (451 ) $ 1,989   $ 1,178   $ 1,230
   
 
 
 

        Certain theatre employees are covered by union-sponsored pension and health and welfare plans. Company contributions into these plans are determined in accordance with provisions of negotiated labor contracts. The Company estimates potential complete withdrawal liabilities for certain of these plans of approximately $7.6 million. As of September 27, 2007, no demand has been received by the Company related to these plans asserting either a complete or partial withdrawal liability.

NOTE 13—OPERATING SEGMENTS

        Information about the Company's operations by operating segment is as follows (in thousands):

 
  Twenty-six Weeks Ended
 
 
  September 27,
2007

  September 28,
2006

 
Revenues              
U.S. and Canada theatrical exhibition   $ 1,220,320   $ 1,182,989  
International theatrical exhibition     103,576     94,360  
Other     —     36  
   
 
 
Total revenues   $ 1,323,896   $ 1,277,385  
   
 
 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA              
U.S. and Canada theatrical exhibition   $ 227,159   $ 225,478  
International theatrical exhibition     31,367     27,776  
Other     (79 )   (910 )
   
 
 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA   $ 258,447   $ 252,344  
   
 
 

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        A reconciliation of earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes to Segment Adjusted EBITDA is as follows (in thousands):

 
  Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
 
 
  September 27,
2007

  September 28,
2006

 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes   $ 61,761   $ (31,255 )
Plus:              
  Interest expense     103,208     115,318  
  Depreciation and amortization     125,438     128,530  
  Preopening expense     2,341     3,129  
  Theatre and other closure (income) expense     (16,446 )   7,710  
  Disposition of assets and other gains     (1,698 )   (5,850 )
  Equity in (earnings) losses of non-consolidated entities     (27,425 )   2,455  
  Investment income     (21,426 )   (6,060 )
  Other income(1)     (1,246 )   —  
  General and administrative expense—unallocated:              
    Merger and acquisition costs     5,734     5,826  
    Management fee     2,500     2,500  
    Other(2)     25,706     30,041  
   
 
 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA   $ 258,447   $ 252,344  
   
 
 

(1)
Other income is comprised of recoveries for property loss related to Hurricane Katrina.

(2)
Includes stock-based compensation expense of $1,020,000 and $2,056,000 for the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007 and September 28, 2006, respectively.

NOTE 14—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

        The Company, in the normal course of business, is party to various legal actions. Except as described below, management believes that the potential exposure, if any, from such matters would not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, cash flows or results of operations of the Company.

        United States of America v. AMC Entertainment Inc. and American Multi Cinema, Inc.    (No. 99 01034 FMC (SHx), filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California). On January 29, 1999, the Department of Justice (the "Department") filed suit alleging that AMCE's stadium style theatres violate the ADA and related regulations. The Department alleged that AMCE had failed to provide persons in wheelchairs seating arrangements with lines of sight comparable to the general public. The Department alleged various non-line of sight violations as well. The Department sought declaratory and injunctive relief regarding existing and future theatres with stadium style seating, compensatory damages in the approximate amount of $75,000 and a civil penalty of $110,000.

        On November 20, 2002 the trial court entered summary judgment in favor of the Justice Department on the line of sight aspects of this case and on January 10, 2006, the trial court ruled in favor of the Department regarding the appropriate remedy. In its decision, the court issued a comprehensive order regarding line of sight and other related remedies. AMCE estimates that the cost of the betterments related to the remedies for line of sight violations of the ADA will be $21 million, which is expected to be incurred over a 4-5 year term. Through September 27, 2007 AMCE has not incurred any of these costs. Additionally, the order calls for payments of $300,000 to the United States and individual complainants. AMCE has appealed the court's order to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and anticipates a decision within 6 months.

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        As a result of the January 10, 2006 order, AMCE estimates the range of the loss to be between $349,000 and $444,000. Accordingly, AMCE has recorded the related liability of approximately $349,000.

        On January 21, 2003, the trial court entered summary judgment in favor of the Department on non-line of sight aspects of the case, which involve such matters as parking areas, signage, ramps, location of toilets, counter heights, ramp slopes, companion seating and the location and size of handrails. On December 5, 2003, the trial court entered a consent order and final judgment on non-line of sight issues under which AMCE agreed to remedy certain violations at its stadium-style theatres and at certain theatres it may open in the future. Currently AMCE estimates that these betterments will be required at approximately 140 stadium-style theatres. AMC estimates that the total cost of these betterments will be $47.5 million, which is expected to be incurred over the remaining term of the consent order of eighteen months or as extended by agreement between the parties. Through September 27, 2007 AMCE has incurred approximately $15.1 million of these costs. The estimate is based on actual costs incurred on remediation work completed to date. The actual costs of betterments may vary based on the results of surveys of the remaining theatres.

        The Company is a party to various other legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, none of which is expected to have a material adverse effect on us.

NOTE 15—NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

        In November 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combination (FAS 141(R)) and SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51 (FAS 160). FAS 141(R) will significantly change how business acquisitions are accounted for and will impact financial statements both on the acquisition date and in subsequent periods. FAS 160 will change the accounting and reporting for minority interests, which will be recharacterized as noncontrolling interests and classified as a component of equity. FAS 141(R) and FAS 160 are effective for both public and private companies for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008 (fiscal 2010 for the Company). FAS 141(R) will be applied prospectively. FAS 160 requires retroactive adoption of the presentation and disclosure requirements for existing minority interests. All other requirements of FAS 160 shall be applied prospectively. Early adoption is prohibited for both standards. Management is currently evaluating the requirements of FAS 141(R) and FAS 160 and has not yet determined the impact on its financial statements.

        In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, "The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115" (SFAS 159). SFAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected are reported in earnings. SFAS 159 does not affect any existing accounting literature that requires certain assets and liabilities to be carried at fair value. The Company will be required to adopt this standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. Management is currently evaluating the requirements of SFAS 159 and has not yet determined the impact on the consolidated financial statements.

        In September 2006, the FASB released SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements which provides enhanced guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. The standard applies whenever other standards require (or permit) assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value. It does not expand the use of fair value to any new circumstances. Under the standard, fair value refers to the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the market in which the reporting entity transacts business. It clarifies the principle that fair value should be based on the assumptions market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years, or the first quarter of fiscal 2009 for the Company. Early adoption is permitted. In November 2007, the FASB authorized its staff to draft a proposed FASB Staff Position (FSP) that would partially defer the effective date of SFAS No. 147 for one year for nonfinancial assets and

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nonfinancial liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a nonrecurring basis. The proposed FSP will not defer recognition and disclosure requirements for financial assets and financial liabilities or for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities that are remeasured at least annually. The Company does not anticipate this standard having a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

        In July 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an Interpretation of FASB Statement 109 ("FIN 48" or the "Interpretation"), which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in companies' financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The evaluation of a tax position in accordance with FIN 48 is a two-step process. The first step is recognition whereby companies must determine whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination. The second step is measurement whereby a tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is measured to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. The interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition of recognized tax benefits, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company adopted the new requirements in the first quarter of fiscal 2008. As a result of the adoption of FIN 48, the Company recorded a $5.3 million increase in current deferred tax assets, a $5.3 million reduction of goodwill, a $5.3 million current FIN 48 liability and a $5.3 million charge to the beginning accumulated deficit that is reported as a cumulative effect adjustment for a change in accounting principle to the opening balance sheet position of stockholder's accumulated deficit at March 30, 2007. See Note 11—Income Taxes.

NOTE 16—RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Governance Agreements

        In connection with the Mergers, Holdings, the Sponsors and the other pre-existing stockholders of Holdings, as applicable, entered into various agreements defining the rights of Holdings' stockholders with respect to voting, governance and ownership and transfer of the stock of Holdings, including a Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Holdings, a Second Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement, a Voting Agreement among Holdings and the pre-existing stockholders of Holdings, a Voting Agreement among Holdings and the former stockholders of LCE Holdings and an Amended and Restated Management Stockholders Agreement among Holdings and certain members of management of Holdings who are stockholders of Holdings. These agreements terminated on June 11, 2007, the date of the holdco merger, and were superseded by substantially identical agreements entered into by the Parent, the Sponsors and our other stockholders (collectively, the "Governance Agreements").

        The Governance Agreements provide that the Board of Directors for the Parent will consist of up to nine directors, two of whom are designated by JPMP, two of whom are designated by Apollo, one of whom is the Chief Executive Officer of the Parent, one of whom is designated by Carlyle, one of whom is designated by Bain, one of whom is designated by Spectrum and one of whom is designated by Bain, Carlyle and Spectrum, voting together, so long as such designee is consented to by each of Bain and Carlyle. Each of the directors respectively designated by JPMP, Apollo, Bain, Carlyle and Spectrum have three votes on all matters placed before the Board of Directors of the Parent, Holdings and AMCE and the Chief Executive Officer of the Parent and the director designated by Bain, Carlyle, and Spectrum voting together will have one vote each. The number of directors respectively designated by the Sponsors will be reduced upon a decrease in such Sponsors' ownership in the Parent below certain thresholds.

        The Voting Agreement among the Parent and the pre-existing stockholders of the Parent provides that, until the fifth anniversary of the Mergers (the "Blockout Period"), the former continuing stockholders of the Parent (other than Apollo and JPMP) will generally vote their voting shares of capital stock of

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the Parent in favor of any matter in proportion to the shares of capital stock of Apollo and JPMP voted in favor of such matter, except in certain specified instances. The Voting Agreement among the Parent and the former stockholders of LCE further provides that during the Blockout Period, the former LCE stockholders will generally vote their voting shares of capital stock of the Parent on any matter as directed by any two of Bain, Carlyle and Spectrum, except in certain specified instances. In addition, certain actions of the Parent, including, but not limited to, change in control transactions, acquisition or disposition transactions with a value in excess of $10.0 million, the settlement of claims or litigation in excess of $2.5 million, an initial public offering of the Parent, hiring or firing a chief executive officer, chief financial officer or chief operating officer, incurring or refinancing indebtedness in excess of $5.0 million or engaging in new lines of business, require the approval of either (i) any three of JPMP, Apollo, Carlyle or Bain or (ii) Spectrum and (a) either JPMP or Apollo and (b) either Bain or Carlyle (the "Requisite Stockholder Majority") if at such time the Sponsors collectively held at least a majority of the Parent's voting shares.

        Prior to the earlier of the end of the Blockout Period and the completion of an initial public offering of the capital stock of the Parent or AMCE, the Governance Agreements prohibit the Sponsors and the other pre-existing stockholders of the Parent from transferring any of their interests in the Parent, other than (i) certain permitted transfers to affiliates or to persons approved of by the Sponsors and (ii) transfers after the Blockout Period but prior to an initial public offering subject to the rights described below.

        The Governance Agreements set forth additional transfer provisions for the Sponsors and the other pre-existing stockholders of the Parent with respect to the interests in the Parent, including the following:

        Right of first offer.    After the Blockout Date and prior to an initial public offering, the Parent and, in the event the Parent does not exercise its right of first offer, each of the Sponsors and the other preexisting stockholders of the Parent, have a right of first offer to purchase (on a pro rata basis in the case of the stockholders) all or any portion of the shares of the Parent that a Sponsor or other former continuing stockholder of the Parent is proposing to sell to a third party at the price and on the terms and conditions offered by such third party.

        Drag-along rights.    If, prior to an initial public offering, Sponsors constituting a Requisite Stockholder Majority propose to transfer shares of the Parent to an independent third party in a bona fide arm's-length transaction or series of transactions that results in a sale of all or substantially all of the Parent, such Sponsors may elect to require each of the other stockholders of the Parent to transfer to such third party all of its shares at the purchase price and upon the other terms and subject to the conditions of the sale.

        Tag-along rights.    Subject to the right of first offer described above, if any Sponsor or other former continuing stockholder of the Parent proposes to transfer shares of the Parent held by it, then such stockholder must give notice to each other stockholder, who will have the right to participate on a pro rata basis in the proposed transfer on the terms and conditions offered by the proposed purchaser.

        Participant rights.    On or prior to an initial public offering, the Sponsors and the other pre-existing stockholders of the Parent have the pro rata right to subscribe to any issuance by the Parent or any subsidiary of shares of its capital stock or any securities exercisable, convertible or exchangeable for shares of its capital stock, subject to certain exceptions.

        The Governance Agreements also provide for certain registration rights in the event of an initial public offering of the Parent, including the following:

        Demand rights.    Subject to the consent of at least two of any of JPMP, Apollo, Carlyle and Bain during the first two years following an initial public offering, each Sponsor has the right at any time following an initial public offering to make a written request to the Parent for registration under the Securities Act of part or all of the registrable equity interests held by such stockholders at the Parent's expense, subject to certain limitations. Subject to the same consent requirement, the other pre-existing stockholders of the Parent as a group have the right at any time following an initial public offering to make

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one written request to the Parent for registration under the Securities Act of part or all of the registrable equity interests held by such stockholders with an aggregate offering price to the public of at least $200 million.

        Piggyback rights.    If the Parent at any time proposes to register under the Securities Act any equity interests on a form and in a manner which would permit registration of the registrable equity interests held by stockholders of the Parent for sale to the public under the Securities Act, the Parent must give written notice of the proposed registration to each stockholder, who will have the right to request that any part of its registrable equity interests be included in such registration, subject to certain limitations.

        Holdback agreements.    Each stockholder has agreed that it will not offer for public sale any equity interests during a period not to exceed 90 days (180 days in the case of an initial public offering) after the effective date of any registration statement filed by the Parent in connection with an underwritten public offering (except as part of such underwritten registration or as otherwise permitted by such underwriters), subject to certain limitations.

Amended and Restated Fee Agreement

        In connection with the Mergers, Holdings, AMCE and the Sponsors entered into an Amended and Restated Fee Agreement, which provided for an annual management fee of $5.0 million, payable quarterly and in advance to each Sponsor, on a pro rata basis, for the twelve year duration of the agreement, as well as reimbursements for each Sponsor's respective out-of-pocket expenses in connection with the management services provided under the agreement. In addition, the fee agreement provided for reimbursements by AMCE to the Sponsors for their out-of-pocket expenses and to Holdings of up to $3.5 million for fees payable by Holdings in any single fiscal year in order to maintain AMCE's and its corporate existence, corporate overhead expenses and salaries or other compensation of certain employees. The Amended and Restated Fee Agreement terminated on June 11, 2007, the date of the holdco merger, and was superseded by a substantially identical agreement entered into by AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Holdings, AMCE, the Sponsors and other stockholders.

        Upon the consummation of a change in control transaction or an initial public offering, each of the Sponsors will receive, in lieu of quarterly payments of the annual management fee, a fee equal to the net present value of the aggregate annual management fee that would have been payable to the Sponsors during the remainder of the term of the fee agreement (assuming a twelve year term from the date of the original fee agreement), calculated using the treasury rate having a final maturity date that is closest to the twelfth anniversary of the date of the original fee agreement date.

        The fee agreement also provides that AMCE will indemnify the Sponsors against all losses, claims, damages and liabilities arising in connection with the management services provided by the Sponsors under the fee agreement.

        Parent is owned by the Sponsors, other co-investors and by certain members of management through their interests in the Parent as follows: JPMP (20.784%); Apollo (20.784%); Bain Capital Partners (15.090%); The Carlyle Group (15.090%); Spectrum Equity Investors (9.764%); Weston Presidio Capital IV, L.P. and WPC Entrepreneur Fund II, L.P. (3.899%); Co-Investment Partners, L.P. (3.899%); Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec (3.120%); AlpInvest Partners CS Investments 2003 C.V., AlpInvest Partners Later Stage Co-Investments Custodian II B.V. and AlpInvest Partners Later Stage Co-Investments Custodian IIA B.V. (2.730%); SSB Capital Partners (Master Fund) I, L.P. (1.950%); CSFB Strategic Partners Holdings II, L.P., CSFB Strategic Partners Parallel Holdings II, L.P., CSFB Credit Opportunities Fund (Employee), L.P. and CSFB Credit Opportunities Fund (Helios), L.P. (1.560%); Credit Suisse Anlagestiftung, Pearl Holding Limited, Vega Invest (Guernsey) Limited and Partners Group Private Equity Performance Holding Limited (0.780%); Screen Investors 2004, LLC (0.152%); and members of management (0.400%).

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Control Arrangement

        The Sponsors have the ability to control the Company's affairs and policies and the election of directors and appointment of management.

Continuing Service Agreement

        In connection with the termination of an employment agreement with Loews, the Company is paying Mr. Travis Reid severance of $87,500 per month for 18 months following the closing of the Mergers, paid him a lump sum payment of $1,575,000, and provided outplacement assistance and automobile benefits through December 31, 2006. In addition, in order to facilitate integration following the Mergers, the Company entered into an agreement with Mr. Reid, whereby Mr. Reid provided certain transitional consulting services to the Company and reported to Mr. Peter C. Brown, the Company's Chief Executive Officer. Pursuant to the continuing service agreement, the Company paid Mr. Reid a consulting fee for each month of service at the following rate: $50,000 for each of the first four months, $33,333 for each of the next four months and $16,667 for the final five months. The continuing services agreement terminated in February 2007 and the final severance payment to Mr. Reid was made during the twenty-six weeks ended September 27, 2007.

Option Grant to Travis Reid

        Pursuant to his Continuing Service Agreement, effective as of January 26, 2006, Holdings has granted Mr. Reid an option under the Holdings 2004 Stock Option Plan to acquire Class N Common Stock at an exercise price not less than the fair market value (as determined by the Board of Directors of Holdings) on the date of grant. The option is subject to other terms and conditions substantially similar to the terms of Holdings options currently held by employees and is also subject to the Management Stockholders Agreement. The option vests in three installments on December 23, 2006, 2007 and 2008, and vests in full upon a change of control of Holdings or AMCE.

Cinemex

        Cinemex from time to time purchases services or enters into arrangements with parties related to its employees. For example, Miguel Angel Dávila, Chief Executive Officer and President of Cinemex and on the board of Cinemex, and Adolfo Fastlicht Kurián, a Director of Cinemex, are minority investors in the construction of the new shopping center where one of Cinemex's new theatres opened in December 2004. Mr. Kurián's father is the general manager of three construction companies that provide theatre construction services to Cinemex and Mr. Kurián is an investor in these companies. In addition, Cinemex signed a waiver to allow a McDonald's restaurant owned by Mr. Kurián's wife to open in a shopping center where, under the lease, the landlord was prohibited from leasing space to a business that would compete with the theatre's concessions. A relative of Mr. Dávila is the manager of Consultores en Información Electrónica, S.A. de C.V., the company which renders web hosting, electronic marketing, e-mail and software services to one of Cinemex's subsidiaries. This arrangement may be terminated by Cinemex upon 30-days notice.

Market Making Transactions

        On August 18, 2004, Holdings sold $304,000,000 in aggregate principal amount at maturity of its Senior Discount Notes due 2014. On the same date, Marquee sold $250,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of its 85/8% Senior Notes due 2012 and $205,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of its Senior Floating Notes due 2010 (collectively, the "Senior Notes"). J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., an affiliate of JPMP which owned approximately 20.8% of Holdings, was an initial purchaser of both the Holdco Notes and the Senior Notes.

        On January 26, 2006 AMCE sold $325,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of its 11% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2016. JP Morgan Securities Inc., an affiliate of JPMP which owned approximately

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20.8% of Holdings, was an initial purchaser of these notes. Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, whose affiliates owned approximately 1.6% of Holdings, was also an initial purchaser of these notes.

NOTE 17—SUBSEQUENT EVENT

        On November 14, 2007, the Company entered into an agreement with Richard T. Walsh (formerly executive vice president, AMC Entertainment Inc., and chairman, AMC film programming), which extended the exercise period applicable to his outstanding vested stock options from 90 days following his departure on August 17, 2007 until 60 days after an initial public offering of the common stock of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., or in the event no initial public offering has occurred by June 16, 2008, until January 2, 2009. The Company has accounted for the extension of the exercise term for vested options for Mr. Walsh as a modification under SFAS No. 123(R), Share Based Payment. The Company measured the compensation cost for the modified award by comparing the fair value of the modified award and the fair value of the original award immediately before it was modified, and we will recognize a charge to expense and an offsetting increase to additional paid-in capital for the incremental fair value of the vested awards, which was determined to be $32,326 as calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, during the thirteen weeks ended December 27, 2007. Because Mr. Walsh held no unvested awards and no unvested awards were modified, there is no additional compensation cost to recognize in the future related to his awards.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS OF AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.

        In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of operations, of stockholders' equity and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc, and its subsidiaries, (the "Successor"), at March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the 52 week period ended March 29, 2007, the 52 week period ended March 30, 2006 and for the period from July 16, 2004 (date of inception) through March 31, 2005, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Successor's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Kansas City, Missouri
June 14, 2007, except for Note 21 (B), as to which the date is September 12, 2007

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS OF MARQUEE HOLDINGS INC.

        In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated statements of operations, of stockholders' equity and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the results of operations and cash flows of AMC Entertainment Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Predecessor") for the period from April 2, 2004 through December 23, 2004, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Predecessor's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit of these statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Kansas City, Missouri

June 21, 2005, except for the loss per share discussed in Note 1, as to which the date is December 8, 2006, and except for Note 3, as to which the date is February 20, 2007.

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AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands)

 
  52 Weeks
Ended
March 29, 2007

  52 Weeks
Ended
March 30, 2006

  From Inception
July 16, 2004
through
March 31, 2005

  April 2, 2004
through
December 23, 2004

 
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

 
Revenues                          
  Admissions   $ 1,659,939   $ 1,138,034   $ 297,310   $ 847,476  
  Concessions     686,318     456,028     117,266     328,970  
  Other theatre     115,314     92,816     24,884     82,826  
   
 
 
 
 
    Total revenues     2,461,571     1,686,878     439,460     1,259,272  
   
 
 
 
 
Costs and Expenses                          
  Film exhibition costs     855,804     595,353     152,747     452,727  
  Concession costs     79,711     50,581     12,801     37,880  
  Operating expense     619,076     451,522     115,590     324,427  
  Rent     445,924     329,878     80,776     223,734  
  General and administrative:                          
    Merger, acquisition and transaction costs     12,447     12,523     22,286     42,732  
    Management fee     5,000     2,000     500     —  
    Other     55,875     40,251     14,615     33,727  
  Preopening expense     6,569     6,607     39     1,292  
  Theatre and other closure expense     9,011     601     1,267     10,758  
  Restructuring charges     —     3,980     4,926     —  
  Depreciation and amortization     256,472     164,047     43,931     86,052  
  Impairment of long-lived assets     10,686     11,974     —     —  
  Disposition of assets and other gains     (11,183 )   (997 )   (302 )   (2,715 )
   
 
 
 
 
    Total costs and expenses     2,345,392     1,668,320     449,176     1,210,614  
   
 
 
 
 
Other expense (income)                          
  Other expense (income)     (10,267 )   (9,818 )   (6,778 )   —  
  Interest expense                          
    Corporate borrowings     226,583     139,042     52,502     66,851  
    Capital and financing lease obligations     5,799     4,068     1,449     5,848  
  Equity in (earnings) losses of non-consolidated entities     (233,704 )   7,807     (161 )   (129 )
  Investment income     (18,191 )   (3,409 )   (3,191 )   (6,344 )
   
 
 
 
 
Total other expense (income)     (29,780 )   137,690     43,821     66,226  
   
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes     145,959     (119,132 )   (53,537 )   (17,568 )
Income tax provision (benefit)     31,500     71,800     (9,280 )   14,760  
   
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations     114,459     (190,932 )   (44,257 )   (32,328 )
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes     2,448     (25,291 )   (133 )   (3,550 )
   
 
 
 
 
Net earnings (loss)   $ 116,907   $ (216,223 ) $ (44,390 ) $ (35,878 )
   
 
 
 
 
Preferred dividends     —     —     —     104,300  
   
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) available for shares of common stock   $ 116,907   $ (216,223 ) $ (44,390 ) $ (140,178 )
   
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings (loss) per share of common stock:                          
  Earnings (loss) from continuing operations   $ 89.26   $ (222.50 ) $ (147.32 ) $ (3.69 )
  Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations     1.91     (29.47 )   (0.44 )   (0.10 )
   
 
 
 
 
  Net earnings (loss) per share   $ 91.17   $ (251.97 ) $ (147.76 ) $ (3.79 )
   
 
 
 
 
  Average shares outstanding:                          
  Basic     1,282.25     858.12     300.41     37,023  
   
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share of common stock:                          
  Earnings (loss) from continuing operations   $ 89.20   $ (222.50 ) $ (147.32 ) $ (3.69 )
  Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations     1.91     (29.47 )   (0.44 )   (0.10 )
   
 
 
 
 
  Net earnings (loss) per share   $ 91.11   $ (251.97 ) $ (147.76 ) $ (3.79 )
   
 
 
 
 
  Average shares outstanding:                          
   
 
 
 
 
  Diluted     1,283.20     858.12     300.41     37,023  
   
 
 
 
 
Pro forma basic earnings per share (See Note 1)   $                      
   
                   
Pro forma diluted earnings per share (See Note 1)   $                      
   
                   
Pro forma average shares outstanding (See Note 1):                          
  Basic                          
   
                   
  Diluted                          
   
                   

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share data)

 
  March 29,
2007

  March 30,
2006

 
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

 
ASSETS              
Current assets:              
  Cash and equivalents   $ 319,533   $ 232,366  
  Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,221 and $1,339 as of March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, respectively     62,279     54,725  
  Other current assets     30,402     34,647  
  Current assets held for sale     —     4,726  
   
 
 
    Total current assets     412,214     326,464  
Property, net     1,298,823     1,501,048  
Intangible assets, net     234,176     273,308  
Goodwill     2,066,853     2,018,318  
Other long-term assets     98,783     175,876  
Non-current assets held for sale     7,300     112,337  
   
 
 
    Total assets   $ 4,118,149   $ 4,407,351  
   
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY              
Current liabilities:              
  Accounts payable   $ 162,686   $ 150,383  
  Accrued expenses and other liabilities     138,293     157,227  
  Deferred revenues and income     127,334     117,689  
  Current maturities of corporate borrowings and capital and financing lease obligations     24,271     30,804  
  Current liabilities held for sale     —     8,233  
   
 
 
    Total current liabilities     452,584     464,336  
Corporate borrowings     1,843,859     2,428,996  
Capital and financing lease obligations     49,665     64,016  
Deferred revenues for exhibitor services agreement     231,045     —  
Other long-term liabilities     373,943     395,458  
Non-current liabilities held for sale     —     11,903  
   
 
 
    Total liabilities     2,951,096     3,364,709  
   
 
 
Commitments and contingencies              
Stockholders' equity:              
  Common Stock              
  Class A-1 Common Stock voting ($.01 par value, 1,500,000 shares authorized; 382,475.00000 and
0 shares issued and outstanding as of March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, respectively)
    4     4  
  Class A-2 Common Stock voting ($.01 par value, 1,500,000 shares authorized; 382,475.00000 and
0 shares issued and outstanding as of March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, respectively)
    4     4  
  Class N Common Stock nonvoting ($.01 par value, 375,000 shares authorized; 5,128.77496 and 0 shares issued and outstanding as of March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, respectively)     —     —  
  Class L-1 Common Stock voting ($.01 par value, 1,500,000 shares authorized; 256,085.61252 and
0 shares issued and outstanding as of March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, respectively)
    3     3  
  Class L-2 Common Stock voting ($.01 par value, 1,500,000 shares authorized; 256,085.61252 and
0 shares issued and outstanding as of March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, respectively)
    3     3  
  Additional paid-in capital     1,314,579     1,313,899  
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (3,834 )   (10,658 )
  Accumulated deficit     (143,706 )   (260,613 )
   
 
 
    Total stockholders' equity     1,167,053     1,042,642  
   
 
 
    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   $ 4,118,149   $ 4,407,351  
   
 
 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

 
  52 Weeks
Ended
March 29, 2007

  52 Weeks
Ended
March 30, 2006

  From Inception
July 16, 2004
through
March 31, 2005

  April 2, 2004
through
December 23, 2004

 
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

 
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS                          
Cash flows from operating activities:                          
  Net earnings (loss)   $ 116,907   $ (216,223 ) $ (44,390 ) $ (35,878 )
  Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:                          
  Depreciation and amortization     257,017     169,527     46,084     92,091  
  Amortization of discount on corporate borrowings     22,776     20,190     12,043     8,056  
  Non-cash portion of stock-based compensation     10,568     3,433     1,201     —  
  Non-cash portion of pension and postretirement (gain) expense     (4,454 )   4,706     1,815     5,273  
  Impairment of long-lived assets     10,686     11,974     —     —  
  Deferred income taxes     19,200     90,640     (7,582 )   10,578  
  Write-off of unamortized premium and issuance costs related to early extinguishment of debt     (11,304 )   —     —     —  
  Increase in deferred revenues from NCM ESA     231,308     —     —     —  
  Equity in (earnings) losses of non-consolidated entities     (233,704 )   7,807     (161 )   (129 )
  Disposition of assets and other gains     (729 )   —     (2 )   (294 )
  Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:                          
    Receivables     4,742     9,797     14,152     (24,219 )
    Other assets     (3,682 )   31,053     (23,758 )   20,438  
    Accounts payable     3,448     (46,035 )   6,785     5,250  
    Accrued expenses and other liabilities     (5,420 )   (61,245 )   (52,320 )   60,098  
  Other, net     511     70     769     4,100  
   
 
 
 
 
  Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities     417,870     25,694     (45,364 )   145,364  
   
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:                          
  Capital expenditures     (138,739 )   (117,668 )   (18,622 )   (66,155 )
  Proceeds from sale/leasebacks     —     35,010     50,910     —  
  Construction project costs reimbursable by landlord     (9,726 )   —     —     —  
  NCM Distribution     285,814     —     —     —  
  Increase in restricted cash     —     —     (627,338 )   (627,338 )
  Release of restricted cash     —     —     627,338     —  
  Acquisition of Loews, net of cash acquired     —     142,512     —     —  
  Acquisition of AMCE, net of cash acquired     —     —     (1,268,564 )   —  
  Purchase of leased furniture, fixtures and equipment           —     (25,292 )   —  
  Proceeds (payments) on disposal—discontinued operations     35,446     53,456     —     —  
  Proceeds from disposition of long-term assets     116,439     3,032     173     277  
  Other, net     (5,265 )   (8,804 )   1,094     821  
   
 
 
 
 
  Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities     283,969     107,538     (1,260,301 )   (692,395 )
   
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:                          
  Repurchase of senior secured floating rate notes due 2010     (205,000 )   —     —     —  
  Repurchase of notes due 2011     (212,811 )   —     —     —  
  Repurchase of notes due 2012     (175,000 )   —     —     —  
  Payments on Term Loan B     (6,500 )   —     —     —  
  Principal payments under capital and financing lease obligations     (3,735 )   (3,163 )   (856 )   (2,020 )
  Principal payments under mortgage obligations     (113 )   (10 )   —     —  
  Deferred financing costs     (2,606 )   (24,895 )   (19,733 )   —  
  Change in construction payables     (7,466 )   1,204     4,747     (2,234 )
  Proceeds from issuance of 11% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2016     —     325,000     —     —  
  Proceeds from issuance of Senior Secured Credit Facility     —     650,000     —     —  
  Repayment of LCE credit facility     —     (620,425 )   —     —  
  Repurchase of LCE 9% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014     —     (318,938 )   —     —  
  Repurchase of Notes due 2009 and 2011           —     (1,663 )   —  
  Borrowing under Cinemex credit facility     2,100     6,000     —     —  
  Proceeds from issuance of Common Stock     —     —     769,350     —  
  Proceeds from issuance of 85/8% senior unsecured fixed rate notes due 2012     —     —     250,000     250,000  
  Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured floating rate notes due 2010     —     —     205,000     205,000  
  Proceeds from issuance of 12% senior discount notes due 2014     —     —     169,918     169,918  
  Proceeds from financing lease obligations     —     6,661     —     —  
  Cash portion of preferred dividends     —     —     —     (9,349 )
  Proceeds from exercise of stock options     —     —     —     52  
  Treasury stock purchases and other     —     —     —     (333 )
   
 
 
 
 
  Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities     (611,131 )   21,434     1,376,763     611,034  
  Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents     (3,541 )   4,755     1,847     (615 )
   
 
 
 
 
Net increase in cash and equivalents     87,167     159,421     72,945     63,388  
Cash and equivalents at beginning of year     232,366     72,945     —     333,248  
   
 
 
 
 
Cash and equivalents at end of year   $ 319,533   $ 232,366   $ 72,945   $ 396,636  
   
 
 
 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:                          
Cash paid (refunded) during the period for:                          
  Interest (including amounts capitalized of $4,760 $2,239, $203 and $658 during successor periods 2007, 2006 and 2005 and predecessor period 2005,
respectively)
  $ 210,284   $ 115,753   $ 47,788   $ 42,629  
  Income taxes, net     897     (4,488 )   838     2,364  
Schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:                          
  Assets capitalized under EITF 97-10   $ 8,199   $ —   $ 4,941   $ —  
  Preferred dividends   $ —   $ —   $ —   $ 93,475  

Refer to Note 2—Acquisitions for discussion of non-cash activities related to acquisitions

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 
 
  Preferred Stock
  Common Stock
  Class A-1
Voting
Common Stock

  Class A-2
Voting
Common Stock

  Class N
Nonvoting
Common Stock

 
  Shares
  Amount
  Shares
  Amount
  Shares
  Amount
  Shares
  Amount
  Shares
  Amount
Successor from Inception on July 16, 2004 through March 29, 2007                                                  
Balance, July 16, 2004   —   $ —   —   $ —   —   $ —   —   $ —   —   $ —
Comprehensive loss:                                                  
    Net loss   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —
    Foreign currency translation adjustment   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —
Unrealized loss on marketable securities   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —
Comprehensive loss                                                  
    Stock-based compensation-options   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —
    Issuance of Common Stock   —     —   769,350     8   —     —   —     —   —     —
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, March 31, 2005   —     —   769,350     8   —     —   —     —   —     —
Comprehensive loss:                                                  
    Net loss   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —
    Foreign currency translation adjustment   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —
    Additional minimum pension liability   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —
    Unrealized gain on Cinemex swap agreements   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —
    Unrealized loss on marketable securities   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —
    Comprehensive loss                                                  
    Stock-based compensation-options   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —
    Issuance of Common Stock for Merger   —     —   (769,350 )   (8 ) 382,475.00000     4   382,475.00000     4   5,128.77496      
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, March 30, 2006   —     —   —     —   382,475.00000     4   382,475.00000     4   5,128.77496     —
Comprehensive earnings:                                                  
    Net earnings   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —
    Foreign currency translation adjustment   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —
    Additional minimum pension liability   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —
    Unrealized loss on Cinemex swap agreements   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —
    Unrealized gain on Cinemex lease agreements   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —
    Unrealized gain on marketable securities   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —
    Comprehensive earnings                                                  
Adjustment for adoption of SFAS No. 158   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —
Stock-based compensation-options   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —
Purchase price adjustment of fair value of Common Stock issued for Merger   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance March 29, 2007   —   $ —   —   $ —   382,475.00000   $ 4   382,475.00000   $ 4   5,128.77496   $ —
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Predecessor from April 1, 2004 through December 23, 2004                                                  
Balance, April 1, 2004   299,477     200   33,889,753     22,593   —     —   —     —   —     —
Comprehensive loss:                                                  
    Net loss   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —
    Foreign currency translation adjustment   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —
    Unrealized gain on marketable securities   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —
Comprehensive loss                                                  
Preferred Stock for dividends   39,479     26   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —
Preferred Stock dividends   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —
Preferred Stock accretion   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —
Stock awards, options exercised and other (net of tax benefit of $20)   —     —   82,565     51   —     —   —     —   —     —
Deferred stock units and awards   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —
Stock issued in connection with acquisition of GC   —     —   148,148     99   —     —   —     —   —     —
Treasury stock purchase   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —
Elimination of Predecessor Company stockholders' equity   (338,956 )   (226 ) (34,120,466 )   (22,743 ) —     —   —     —   —     —
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Balance, December 23, 2004

 

—

 

$

—

 

—

 

$

—

 

—

 

$

—

 

—

 

$

—

 

—

 

$

—
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Class L-1
Voting
Common Stock


 

Class L-2
Voting
Common Stock


 

Convertible
Class B Stock


 

 


 

 


 

 


 

Common Stock
In Treasury


 

 


 
 
   
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

  Retained
Earnings
(Accumulated
Deficit)

   
 
 
  Additional
Paid-in
Capital

  Total
Stockholders'
Equity

 
 
  Shares
  Amount
  Shares
  Amount
  Shares
  Amount
  Shares
  Amount
 
Successor from Inception on July 16, 2004 through March 29, 2007                                                                  
Balance, July 16, 2004   —     —   —   $ —   —   $ —   $ —   $ —   $ —   —   $ —   $ —  
Comprehensive loss:                                                                  
    Net loss   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     —     (44,390 ) —     —     (44,390 )
    Foreign currency translation adjustment   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     430     —   —     —     430  
Unrealized loss on marketable securities   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     (45 )   —   —     —   (45
)
Comprehensive loss                                                               (44,005 )
    Stock-based compensation-options   —     —   —     —   —     —     443     —     —   —     —     443  
    Issuance of Common Stock   —     —   —     —   —     —     765,592     —     —   —     —     765,600  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, March 31, 2005   —     —   —     —   —     —     766,035     385     (44,390 ) —     —     722,038  
Comprehensive loss:                                                                  
    Net loss   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     —     (216,223 ) —     —     (216,223 )
    Foreign currency translation adjustment   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     (11,685 )   —   —     —     (11,685 )
    Additional minimum pension liability   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     (172 )   —   —     —     (172 )
    Unrealized gain on Cinemex swap agreements   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     594     —   —     —     594  
    Unrealized loss on marketable securities   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     220     —   —     —   220
 
    Comprehensive loss                                                               (227,266 )
    Stock-based compensation-options   —     —   —     —   —     —     7,199     —     —   —     —     7,199  
    Issuance of Common Stock for Merger   256,085.61252     3   256,085.61252     3   —     —     540,665     —     —   —     —     540,671  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, March 30, 2006   256,085.61252     3   256,085.61252     3   —     —     1,313,899     (10,658 )   (260,613 ) —     —     1,042,642  
Comprehensive earnings:                                                                  
    Net earnings   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     —     116,907   —     —     116,907  
    Foreign currency translation adjustment   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     (5,037 )   —   —     —     (5,037 )
    Additional minimum pension liability   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     (139 )   —   —     —     (139 )
    Unrealized loss on Cinemex swap agreements   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     (560 )   —   —     —     (560 )
    Unrealized gain on Cinemex lease agreements   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     80     —   —     —     80  
    Unrealized gain on marketable securities   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     339     —   —     —   339
 
    Comprehensive earnings                                                               111,590  
Adjustment for adoption of SFAS No. 158   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     12,141     —   —     —     12,141  
Stock-based compensation-options   —     —   —     —   —     —     4,180     —     —   —     —     4,180  
Purchase price adjustment of fair value of Common Stock issued for Merger   —     —   —     —   —     —     (3,500 )   —     —   —     —     (3,500 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance March 29, 2007   256,085.61252   $ 3   256,085.61252   $ 3   —   $ —   $ 1,314,579   $ (3,834 ) $ (143,706 ) —   $ —   $ 1,167,053  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Predecessor from April 1, 2004 through December 23, 2004                                                                  
Balance, April 1, 2004   —     —   —         3,051,597     2,035     469,498     (1,993 )   (210,716 ) 77,997     (1,013 )   280,604  
Comprehensive loss:                                                                  
    Net loss   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     —     (35,878 ) —     —     (35,878 )
    Foreign currency translation adjustment   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     3,241     —   —     —     3,241  
    Unrealized gain on marketable securities   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     147     —   —     —   147
 
Comprehensive loss                                                               (32,490 )
Preferred Stock for dividends   —     —   —     —   —     —     93,449     —     —   —     —     93,475  
Preferred Stock dividends   —     —   —     —   —     —     (104,300 )   —     —   —     —     (104,300 )
Preferred Stock accretion   —     —   —     —   —     —     1,476     —     —   —     —     1,476  
Stock awards, options exercised and other (net of tax benefit of $20)   —     —   —     —   —     —     12     —     —   —     —     63  
Deferred stock units and awards   —     —   —     —   —     —     7,949     —     —   —     —     7,949  
Stock issued in connection with acquisition of GC   —     —   —     —   —     —     1,922     —     —   —     —     2,021  
Treasury stock purchase   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     —     —   22,372     (333 )   (333 )
Elimination of Predecessor Company stockholders' equity   —     —   —     —   (3,051,597 )   (2,035 )   (470,006 )   (1,395 )   246,594   (100,369 )   1,346     (248,465 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Balance, December 23, 2004

 

—

 

$

—

 

—

 

$

—

 

—

 

$

—

 

$

—

 

$

—

 

$

—

 

—

 

$

—

 

$

—

 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years Ended March 29, 2007, March 30, 2006 and March 31, 2005

NOTE 1—THE COMPANY AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

        Marquee Holdings Inc. ("Holdings") is an investment vehicle owned by J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC Apollo Management, L.P. and certain related investment funds and affiliates of Bain Capital Partners, The Carlyle Group and Spectrum Equity Investors. Holdings was formed for the purpose of acquiring AMC Entertainment Inc. ("AMCE") pursuant to a definitive merger agreement approved by AMCE's Board of Directors on July 22, 2004. Holdings is a holding company with no operations of its own and it has one direct subsidiary, AMCE.

        AMCE, through its direct and indirect subsidiaries, including American Multi-Cinema, Inc. ("AMC") and its subsidiaries' Grupo Cinemex, S.A. de C.V. ("Cinemex") and AMC Entertainment International, Inc. ("AMCEI") and its subsidiaries (collectively with Holdings and AMCE, unless the context otherwise requires, the "Company"), is principally involved in the theatrical exhibition business and owns, operates or has interests in theatres located in the United States and Canada ("U.S. and Canada") and in Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, China (Hong Kong), France and the United Kingdom. The Company discontinued its operations in Japan during the first quarter of fiscal 2006 and discontinued its operations in Spain and Portugal during the third quarter of fiscal 2007. The Company's U.S. and Canada theatrical exhibition business is conducted through AMC and AMCEI. The Company's International theatrical exhibition business is conducted primarily through Cinemex and AMCEI. See Note 2 for a discussion of the merger with Loews on January 26, 2006.

        The Company completed a merger on December 23, 2004 in which Holdings' subsidiary, Marquee Inc. ("Marquee") acquired the Company. See Note 2—Acquisitions for additional information regarding this merger. Holdings is a company formed on July 16, 2004. On December 23, 2004, pursuant to a merger agreement, Marquee merged with AMCE (the "Predecessor"). Upon the consummation of the merger between Marquee and AMCE on December 23, 2004, Marquee merged with and into AMCE, with AMCE and Holdings as the surviving reporting entities (collectively the "Successor"). The merger with Marquee was treated as a purchase with Marquee being the "accounting acquirer" in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141 Business Combinations. As a result, the Successor applied the purchase method of accounting to the separable assets, including goodwill, and liabilities of the accounting acquiree and Predecessor, AMCE, as of December 23, 2004, the merger date. The consolidated balance sheets presented herein are those of the Successor and the consolidated statements of operations and cash flows presented herein are those of the Successor for the fifty-two weeks ended March 29, 2007, the fifty-two weeks ended March 30, 2006 and the period from inception July 16, 2004 through March 31, 2005 and those of its Predecessor, AMCE for the period April 2, 2004 through December 23, 2004.

        In association with the merger transaction discussed above, two merger entities were formed on July 16, 2004, Marquee and Holdings. To finance the merger and related transactions, on August 18, 2004, (i) Marquee issued $250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 85/8% senior unsecured fixed rate Notes due 2012 ("Fixed Notes due 2012") and $205,000,000 aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured floating rate Notes due 2010 ("Floating Notes due 2010") and (ii) Holdings issued $304,000,000 aggregate principal amount at maturity of its 12% senior discount Notes due 2014 ("Discount Notes due 2014") for gross proceeds of $169,917,760. The only operations of Marquee and Holdings prior to the merger with Marquee were related to these financings. Because AMCE was the primary beneficiary of the two merger entities, which were considered variable interest entities as defined in FIN 46 (R), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51, AMCE was required to consolidate the merger entities' operations and financial position into AMCE's financial statements as of and through the period ended December 23, 2004. Upon consummation of the merger, Marquee was merged with and into AMCE and the letters of credit which gave rise to consolidation of the entities under FIN 46 (R) were cancelled. As

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such, Marquee's operations and financial position are included within AMCE's Consolidated Financial Statements and Holding's results of operations are included within the Predecessor Company's Consolidated Financial Statements from its inception on July 16, 2004 through December 23, 2004. Subsequent to December 23, 2004 AMCE deconsolidated Holding's assets and liabilities.

        The results of operations of Holdings included within the Predecessor Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations for the period from April 2, 2004 through December 23, 2004 include interest expense of $7,135,000 and interest income of $831,000.

        Holdings has no ability to service interest or principal on the Discount Notes due 2014 other than through any dividends it may receive from the AMCE. AMCE is restricted, in certain circumstances, from paying dividends to Holdings by the terms of the indentures governing the Fixed Notes due 2012, the Floating Notes due 2010 and the Existing Subordinated Notes and the amended credit facility. AMCE has not guaranteed the indebtedness of Holdings nor pledged any of its assets as collateral.

        On June 11, 2007, Marquee Merger Sub Inc. ("merger sub"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. ("Parent"), merged with and into Holdings, with Holdings continuing as the surviving corporation (the "holdco merger"). As a result of the holdco merger, (i) Holdings became a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent, a newly formed entity controlled by the Sponsors, (ii) each share of Holdings' common stock that was issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the holdco merger was automatically converted into the right to receive a substantially identical share of common stock of Parent, and (iii) as further described in this report, each of Holdings' governance agreements was superseded by a substantially identical governance agreement entered into by and among Parent, the Sponsors and Holdings' other stockholders. The holdco merger was effected by the Sponsors to facilitate a previously announced debt financing by Parent and a related dividend to Holdings' stockholders.

        Discontinued Operations:    The results of operations for the Company's discontinued operations have been eliminated from the Company's continuing operations and classified as discontinued operations for each period presented within the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations. See Note 3—Discontinued Operations.

        Assets held for Sale:    In conjunction with the Merger (see Note 2—Acquisitions), the Company entered into a Final Judgment with the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice and judgments and consent decrees with various States. These judgments and decrees required the Company to hold separate and divest itself of 10 certain theatres. As a result, the Company classified the assets and liabilities of these theatres as held for sale as of March 30, 2006. During fiscal 2007 the Company sold six of these theatres for cash, exchanged two of these theatres with another theatrical exhibitor for two theatres from that exhibitor in different markets, and closed the remaining theatre. One theatre continues to be held by consent of the relevant state attorney general. Proceeds from the sales were $64,302,000. These proceeds have been classified as Proceeds on disposal—continuing operations in the Company's Cash Flows from investing activities. These theatres were part of the company's U.S. and Canada theatrical exhibition operating segment. The Company recorded a loss on the sales of these theatres of $1,947,000 during fiscal 2007.

        The Company entered into an agreement to sell its consolidated operations in Spain and Portugal and as a result, the Company classified the assets and liabilities of these theatres as held for sale as of March 30, 2006. These sales were subsequently consummated on May 11, 2006. See Note 3 for additional proceeds on disposal—discontinued operations and proceeds from disposition of long-term assets.

        Additionally, the Company has classified certain real estate as available for sale based on an active marketing program to sell the assets, which is recorded in noncurrent assets held for sale.

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        Use of Estimates:    The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

        Principles of Consolidation:    The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Holdings and all subsidiaries and the Predecessor accounts include the results of operations of Holdings and Marquee from their inception on July 16, 2004 through December 23, 2004 due to consolidation under FIN 46 (R), as discussed above. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

        Fiscal Year:    The Company has a 52/53 week fiscal year ending on the Thursday closest to the last day of March. Fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005 reflect 52 week periods.

        Revenues:    Revenues are recognized when admissions and concessions sales are received at the theatres. The Company defers 100% of the revenue associated with the sales of stored value cards and discounted theatre tickets (no revenue or income recognition for non-presentment) until such time as the items are redeemed or management believes future redemption to be remote. The Company recognizes revenues related to on-screen advertising pursuant to the specific terms of its Exhibitor Services Agreement with National CineMedia, LLC. During the Successor periods ended March 29, 2007, March 30, 2006, and March 31, 2005, the Company recognized $10,992,000, $8,699,000 and $6,745,000 of income related to the derecognition of stored value card liabilities where management believes future redemption to be remote which was recorded in other expense (income) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

        Film Exhibition Costs:    Film exhibition costs are accrued based on the applicable box office receipts and estimates of the final settlement to the film licenses. As of March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, the Company recorded film payables of $72,070,000 and $65,488,000, respectively. The Successor recorded film exhibition costs of $855,804,000, $595,353,000 and $152,747,000 for the Successor periods ended March 29, 2007, March 30, 2006 and March 31, 2005, respectively, and the Predecessor reported film exhibition costs of $452,727,000 for the Predecessor period ended December 23, 2004.

        Concession Costs:    The Company records payments from vendors as a reduction of concession costs when earned unless it is determined that the payment was for the fair value of services provided to the vendor where the benefit to the vendor is sufficiently separable from the Company's purchase of the vendor's products. In the latter instance revenue is recorded and if the consideration received is in excess of fair value, then the excess is recorded as a reduction of concession costs. In addition, if the payment from the vendor is for a reimbursement of expenses, then those expenses are offset.

        NCN and Other:    On March 29, 2005, the Company and Regal Entertainment Group combined their respective cinema screen advertising businesses into a new joint venture company called National CineMedia, LLC ("NCM"). The company engages in the marketing and sale of cinema advertising and promotions products; business communications and training services; and the distribution of digital alternative content. The Company records its share of on-screen advertising revenues generated by NCN and NCM in other theatre revenues. The Company contributed fixed assets and exhibitor agreements of its cinema screen advertising subsidiary NCN to NCM. The Company also included goodwill (recorded in connection with the merger with Marquee) in the cost assigned to its investment in NCM. Additionally, the Company paid termination benefits related to the displacement of certain NCN associates. In consideration of the NCN contributions described above, NCM, issued a 37% interest in its Class A units to NCN. Since that date, NCN's interest in NCM has declined to 18.6% due to the entry of new investors.

        Prior to the contribution to NCM on March 29, 2005, the Company recognized revenues related to on-screen advertising over the period the related advertising was delivered on-screen or in-theatre

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pursuant to the specific terms of its agreements with advertisers. Its on-screen advertising subsidiary (NCN) operated its advertising program through agreements with other theatre circuits. These circuit agreements stipulated the amount of circuit payments a theatre would receive for running on-screen slides, on-film programs and other related in-theatre products and services. The Company's circuit agreements have terms of 1 to 5 years, with an annual cancellation provision included in select agreements. Certain circuits have agreements requiring an annual minimum exhibitor share payment. The Company recognizes the minimum exhibitor share payments as an expense on a straight-line basis over the terms of the agreements and any excess minimum exhibitor share payments are recognized when earned.

        Loyalty Program:    The Company records the estimated incremental cost of providing free concession items for awards under its Moviewatcher loyalty program when the awards are earned. Historically, the costs of these awards have not been significant.

        Advertisting Costs:    The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred and does not have any direct- response advertising recorded as assets. Advertising costs were $21.4 million, $22.6 million, $5.2 million and $18.9 million during the 52 weeks ended March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, the 14 weeks ended March 31, 2005 and the 38 weeks ended December 23, 2004, respectively.

        Cash and Equivalents:    Under the Company's cash management system, checks issued but not presented to banks frequently result in book overdraft balances for accounting purposes and are classified within accounts payable in the balance sheet. The change in book overdrafts are reported as a component of operating cash flows for accounts payable as they do not represent bank overdrafts. The amount of these checks included in accounts payable as of March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006 was $21,101,000 and $13,829,000, respectively.

        Property:    Property is recorded at cost or fair value, in the case of property resulting from the acquisitions. The Company uses the straight-line method in computing depreciation and amortization for financial reporting purposes and accelerated methods, with respect to certain assets, for income tax purposes. The estimated useful lives for leasehold improvements reflect the shorter of the base terms of the corresponding lease agreements or the useful lives of the assets. The estimated useful lives are as follows:

Buildings and improvements   5 to 40 years
Leasehold improvements   1 to 20 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment   1 to 10 years

        Expenditures for additions (including interest during construction), major renewals and betterments are capitalized, and expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. The cost of assets retired or otherwise disposed of and the related accumulated depreciation and amortization are eliminated from the accounts in the year of disposal. Gains or losses resulting from property disposals are credited or charged to operations.

        Intangible Assets:    Intangible assets are recorded at cost or fair value, in the case of intangible assets resulting from the acquisitions, and are comprised of lease rights, amounts assigned to theatre leases acquired under favorable terms, customer relationship intangible assets, non-competition and consulting agreements and trademarks, each of which are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated remaining useful lives of the assets except for a customer relationship intangible asset and the AMC and Cinemex Trademark intangible assets associated with the merger with Marquee. The customer relationship intangible asset is amortized over eight years based upon the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible asset are consumed or otherwise used up. This pattern indicates that over 2/3rds of the cash flow generated from the asset is derived during the first five years. The AMC and Cinemex Trademark intangible assets are considered indefinite lived intangible assets, and therefore not amortized, but rather evaluated for impairment annually. There was a $1,404,000 impairment of the Company's intangible assets

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related to theatre leases acquired under favorable terms at one theatre with 12 screens in the U.S. during fiscal 2007.

        Investments:    The Company accounts for its investments in non-consolidated entities using either the cost and equity methods of accounting as appropriate, has recorded the investments within other long-term assets in its consolidated balance sheets and records equity in earnings or losses of these entities accounted for following the equity method of accounting within equity in (earnings) losses of non-consolidated entities in its consolidated statements of operations. The Company follows the guidance in EITF 03-16 Accounting for Investments in Limited Liability Companies which prescribes the use of the equity method for investments that are not considered to be minor in Limited Liability Companies that maintain specific ownership accounts. The Company classifies gains and losses on sales of and changes of interest in equity method investments within equity in (earnings) losses of non-consolidated entities. As of March 29, 2007, the Company holds a 50% interest in Hoyts General Cinemas South America ("HGCSA") a partnership that operates 17 theatres in South America; a 18.6% interest in NCM, a joint venture that markets and sells cinema advertising and promotions; a 26% interest in Movietickets.com, a joint venture that provides moviegoers with a convenient way to buy movie tickets online, access local showtime information, view trailers and read reviews; a 331/3% interest in Digital Cinema Implementation Partners LLC, a joint venture to explore the possibility of implementing digital cinema in the Company's theatres and a 50% interest in three theatres that are accounted for following the equity method of accounting. In February 2007, the Company recorded a change of interest gain of $132.6 million pursuant to SAB Topic 5H and received distributions in excess of its investment in NCM related to the redemption of preferred and common units of $106.2 million. Future equity in earnings from NCM will not be recognized until cumulative earnings exceed the redemption gain or cash distributions of earnings are received. The Company's recorded investments exceed its proportional ownership of the underlying equity in these entities by approximately $880,000, excluding NCM. These differences will be amortized to equity in earnings or losses over the estimated useful lives of the related assets (1-4 years) or evaluated for impairment. There was no impairment of the Company's investments as of March 29, 2007. As of March 29, 2007 the Company holds a 8.4% interest in Fandango on an as converted basis, a joint venture that provides moviegoers with a convenient way to buy movie tickets online, access local showtime information, view trailers and read reviews that is accounted for following the cost method of accounting.

        Acquisitions:    The Company accounts for its acquisitions of theatrical exhibition businesses using the purchase method. The purchase method requires that the Company estimate the fair value of the individual assets and liabilities acquired as well as various forms of consideration given including cash, common stock, senior subordinated notes and bankruptcy related claims. The allocation of purchase price is based on management's judgment after evaluating several factors, including actuarial estimates for pension liabilities, market prices of its indebtedness and valuation assessments prepared by a valuation specialist.

        Goodwill:    Goodwill represents the excess of cost over fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets related to acquisitions. The Company is not required to amortize goodwill as a charge to earnings; however, the Company is required to conduct an annual review of goodwill for impairment.

        The Company's recorded goodwill was $2,066,853,000 as of March 29, 2007 and $2,018,318,000 as of March 30, 2006. The Company evaluates goodwill for impairment as of the beginning of the fourth fiscal quarter and any time an event occurs or circumstances change that would reduce the fair value for a reporting unit below its carrying amount. The Company's goodwill is recorded in its U.S. and Canada theatrical exhibition operating segment and in Cinemex which are also the reporting units for purposes of evaluating recorded goodwill for impairment. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value the Company is required to reallocate the fair value of the reporting unit as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination and the fair value of the reporting unit was the price paid to acquire the reporting unit. The Company determines fair value by considering multiples applied to cash

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flow estimates less net indebtedness or contemporaneous valuations prepared by unrelated specialists which it believes are appropriate methods to determine fair value. There is considerable management judgment with respect to cash flow estimates and appropriate multiples to be used in determining fair value. There was no goodwill impairment as of March 29, 2007.

        Other Long-term Assets:    Other long-term assets are comprised principally of investments in partnerships and joint ventures, costs incurred in connection with the issuance of debt securities, which are being amortized to interest expense over the respective lives of the issuances, and investments in real estate, which are recorded at the lower of historical cost or fair value.

        Preopening Expense:    Preopening expense consists primarily of advertising and other start-up costs incurred prior to the operation of new theatres and are expensed as incurred.

        Theatre and Other Closure Expense:    Theatre and other closure expense is primarily related to payments made or expected to be made to landlords to terminate leases on certain of the Company's closed theatres, other vacant space or theatres where development has been discontinued. Theatre and other closure expense is recognized at the time the theatre closes, space becomes vacant or development is discontinued. Expected payments to landlords are based on actual or discounted contractual amounts. Accretion expense relates to changes in the Company's theatre closure liability due to the passage of time where the Company has based its expected payments to landlords on discounted amounts and is a component of theatre and other closure expense. The Successor recorded theatre and other closure expense of $9,011,000, $601,000 and $1,267,000 for the periods ended March 29, 2007, March 30, 2006 and March 31, 2005, respectively, and the Predecessor recorded theatre and other closure expense of $10,758,000 for the period ended December 23, 2004. Accrued theatre and other closure expense is generally classified as current based upon management's intention to negotiate termination of the related lease obligations within one year.

        Restructuring Charge:    The Company recognizes restructuring charges based upon the nature of the costs incurred. Costs resulting from one-time termination benefits where employees are not required to render future service to receive the benefits are recognized and a liability is recorded when management commits to a plan of termination which identifies the number of employees to be terminated, their job classifications, locations, expected termination dates and when the plan is communicated to the employees and establishes the detailed terms of the benefits to be received by employees.

        If employees are required to render service until they are terminated in order to receive the termination benefits, the benefits are measured at the fair value of the costs and related liabilities at the communication date and are recognized ratably over the future service period from the communication date.

        On March 24, 2005, the Company commenced an organizational restructuring related to functions at its Home Office and its Film Office. The Company's new organizational structure flattens management structure and aligns systems, resources and areas of expertise to promote faster communication. The primary goal of the restructuring is to create a simplified organizational structure.

        The Company recorded $4,926,000 of expenses, primarily at its home office and at its NCN and other operating segment, related to one-time termination benefits and other costs for the displacement of approximately 200 associates in connection with the organizational restructuring and the contribution of assets by NCN to NCM during fiscal 2005. The Company incurred an additional $3,139,000 in one-time termination benefits and approximately $841,000 related to closure of offices during fiscal 2006. The Company's restructuring activities were complete as of March 30, 2006.

        The Company recorded a liability of $25,846,000 related to one-time termination benefits and other costs for the displacement of approximately 230 associates in connection with the Merger with Loews as part of purchase accounting. The Company recorded an additional $3,932,000 liability related to closures

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of Loews' duplicate administrative facilities in connection with the Merger with Loews as part of purchase accounting.

        Leases:    The majority of the Company's operations are conducted in premises occupied under lease agreements with initial base terms ranging generally from 15 to 20 years (see Note 19—Related Party Transactions), with certain leases containing options to extend the leases for up to an additional 20 years. The Company does not believe that exercise of the renewal options in its leases are reasonably assured at the inception of the lease agreements and therefore, considers the initial base term as the lease term under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 13, Accounting for Leases ("SFAS No. 13"). The leases provide for fixed and escalating rentals, contingent escalating rentals based on the Consumer Price Index not to exceed certain specified amounts and contingent rentals based on revenues with a guaranteed minimum.

        The Company has historically recorded rent expense for its operating leases with reasonably assured rent increases in accordance with FASB Technical Bulletin 85-3 Accounting for Operating Leases with Scheduled Rent Increases on a straight-line basis from the "lease commencement date" (the theatre opening date) as specified in the lease agreement until the end of the base lease term. The Company has historically viewed "rent holidays" as an inducement contained in the lease agreement that provides for a period of "free rent" during the lease term and believed that it did not have "rent holidays" in its lease agreements.

        The Company determined that its lease terms commence at the time it obtains "control and access" to the leased premises which is generally a date prior to the "lease commencement date" contained in the lease agreements. The Company has evaluated the impact of a change in the commencement date of its lease terms based on when it has "control and access" to the leased premises and has determined that the impact was immaterial to the prior periods.

        The Company records rent expense for its operating leases on a straight-line basis over the base term of the lease agreements commencing with the date the Company has "control and access" to the leased premises. Rent expense related to the "rent holiday" is recorded as a component of preopening expense until construction of the leased premises is complete and the premises are ready for their intended use. Rent charges upon completion of the leased premises subsequent to the theatre opening date are expensed as a component of rent expense. The estimated useful lives for leasehold improvements reflect the shorter of the base terms of the corresponding lease agreements or the economic life of the leasehold improvements.

        Occasionally the Company will receive amounts from developers in excess of the costs incurred related to the construction of the leased premises. The Company records the excess amounts received from developers as deferred rent and amortizes the balance as a reduction to rent expense over the base term of the lease agreement.

        The Company evaluates the classification of its leases following the guidance in SFAS No. 13. Leases that qualify as capital leases are recorded at the present value of the future minimum rentals over the base term of the lease using the Company's incremental borrowing rate. Capital lease assets are assigned an estimated useful life at the inception of the lease that corresponds with the base term of the lease.

        Occasionally, the Company is responsible for the construction of leased theatres and for paying project costs that are in excess of an agreed upon amount to be reimbursed from the developer. Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 97-10 The Effect of Lessee Involvement in Asset Construction requires the Company to be considered the owner (for accounting purposes) of these types of projects during the construction period and therefore is required to account for these projects as sale and leaseback transactions. As a result, the Company has recorded $18,469,000 and $25,144,000 as financing lease obligations for failed sale leaseback transactions on its Consolidated Balance Sheets related to these types of projects as of March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, respectively.

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        Sale and Leaseback Transactions:    The Company accounts for the sale and leaseback of real estate assets in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 98 Accounting For Leases. Losses on sale leaseback transactions are recognized at the time of sale if the fair value of the property sold is less than the undepreciated cost of the property. Gains on sale and leaseback transactions are deferred and amortized over the remaining lease term.

        Impairment of Long-lived Assets:    Management reviews long-lived assets, including intangibles and investments in non-consolidated entities, for impairment as part of the Company's annual budgeting process and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable. Management reviews internal management reports on a quarterly basis as well as monitors current and potential future competition in the markets where the Company operates for indicators of triggering events or circumstances that indicate potential impairment of individual theatre assets. Management evaluates its theatres using historical and projected data of theatre level cash flow as its primary indicator of potential impairment and considers the seasonality of its business when evaluating theatres for impairment. The Company performs its annual impairment analysis during the fourth quarter because the Christmas and New Years holiday results comprise a significant portion of the Company's operating cash flow, the actual results from this period, which are available during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, are an integral part of the Company's impairment analysis. As a result of these analyses, if the sum of the estimated future cash flows, undiscounted and without interest charges, are less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized in the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds its estimated fair value. Assets are evaluated for impairment on an individual theatre basis, which management believes is the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows. The impairment evaluation is based on the estimated cash flows from continuing use until the expected disposal date or the fair value of furniture, fixtures and equipment. The expected disposal date does not exceed the remaining lease period and is often less than the remaining lease period when management does not expect to operate the theatre to the end of its lease term. The fair value of assets is determined as either the expected selling price less selling costs (where appropriate) or the present value of the estimated future cash flows. Fair value for furniture, fixtures and equipment has been determined using factors such as similar asset sales and in some instances third party valuation studies. There is considerable management judgment necessary to determine the future cash flows, fair value and the expected operating period of a theatre, and accordingly, actual results could vary significantly from such estimates.

        If theatres currently have sufficient estimated future cash flows to realize the related carrying amount of theatre assets, but management believes that it is not likely the theatre will be operated to the end of its lease term, the estimated economic life of the theatre assets are revised to reflect management's best estimate of the economic life of the theatre assets for purposes of recording depreciation. Impairment losses were recorded during fiscal 2007 and 2006 due to deterioration in cash flows.

        Impairment losses by operating segment are as follows:

Impairment of long-lived assets (In thousands)

  52 weeks
Ended
March 29, 2007

  52 weeks
Ended
March 30, 2006

  From Inception
July 16, 2004
through
March 31, 2005

  April 2, 2004
through
December 23, 2004

 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

U.S. and Canada theatrical exhibition   $ 10,686   $ 11,974   $ —   $ —
International theatrical exhibition     —     —     —     —
Total impairments of long-lived assets   $ 10,686   $ 11,974   $ —   $ —

        Foreign Currency Translation:    Operations outside the United States are generally measured using the local currency as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities are translated at the rates of exchange at the balance sheet date. Income and expense items are translated at average rates of exchange. The resultant translation adjustments are included in foreign currency translation adjustment, a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions,

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except those intercompany transactions of a long-term investment nature, are included in net loss and have not been material.

        Earnings (loss) per Share:    Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. The Company accounts for earnings (loss) per share in accordance with EITF 03-6 Participating Securities and the Two Class Method under FAS 128. EITF 03-6 requires use of the two-class method for computing basic earnings per share when participating convertible securities exist. The dilutive effect of the Company's Series A Convertible Preferred Stock is considered in the basic earnings per share in accordance with EITF 03-6. If dividends are paid on the common stock in any fiscal period, the holders of Series A Preferred shares are entitled to receive dividends on an "as converted" basis, to the extent such dividends are greater than the face amount of Series A Preferred dividends otherwise payable in such fiscal period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share includes the effects of outstanding stock options, stock awards and Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, if dilutive.

        The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) from continuing operations per common share:

(In thousands, except per share date)

  52 weeks Ended March 29, 2007 (unaudited)
  52 weeks Ended March 30, 2006
  From Inception July 16, 2004 through March 31, 2005
  April 2, 2004 through December 23, 2004
 
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

 
Numerator:                          
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations   $ 114,459   $ (190,932 ) $ (44,257 ) $ (32,328 )
Dividends on Series A Preferred     —     —     —     (104,300 )
   
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) for common shares from continuing operations   $ 114,459   $ (190,932 ) $ (44,257 ) $ (136,628 )
   
 
 
 
 
Denominator:                          
Average common shares outstanding     1,282.25     858.12     300.41     37,023  
Series A Preferred     —     —     —     —  
   
 
 
 
 
Shares for basic earnings (loss) per common share     1,282.25     858.12     300.41     37,023  
Stock options     0.95     —     —     —  
Stock awards     —     —     —     —  
   
 
 
 
 
Shares for diluted earnings per common share     1,283.20     858.12     300.41     37,023  
   
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations per common share   $ 89.26   $ (222.50 ) $ (147.32 ) $ (3.69 )
   
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings (loss) from continuing operations per common share   $ 89.20   $ (222.50 ) $ (147.32 ) $ (3.69 )
   
 
 
 
 

        During the predecessor period April 2, 2004 through December 23, 2004, 42,734 shares of common stock and $104,300,000 of dividends from the assumed conversion of Series A Preferred were excluded from the computation of diluted loss per commonshare because they were anti-dilutive.

        Options to purchase 39,476.72872 shares of common stock at $1,000.00 per share were outstanding during the successor period ended March 30, 2006, but were not included in the computation of diluted loss per share since they were anti-dilutive. Options to purchase 38,876.72872 shares of common stock at $1,000.00 per share were outstanding during the successor period ended March 31, 2005, but were not

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included in the computation of diluted loss per share because the options' exercise price exceeded the estimated average market price of common shares. During the predecessor period April 2, 2004 through December 23, 2004, incremental shares from stock options and awards of 930,398 were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive. During the predecessor period ended April 1, 2004, incremental shares from stock options and awards of 191,339 were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive.

        Pro forma loss per share (Unaudited):    The pro forma effect of the conversion of various classes of common stock to common stock and expected payment of $38,714,000 pursuant to our Management Agreement have been reflected in the accompanying pro forma information for the period ended March 29, 2007. Prior to consummating this offering, Holdings intends to reclassify each share of its existing Class A common stock, Class N common stock and Class L common stock. Pursuant to the reclassification, which is being treated in a manner similar to a stock split, each holder of shares of Class A common stock, Class N common stock and Class L common stock will receive      shares of common stock for one share of Class A common stock, Class L common stock or Class N common stock. Pro forma per share data also gives effect to an increase of                  shares which, when multiplied by an assumed offering price of           per share (the mid-point of the estimated offering price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus), would be sufficient to replace the expected payment of $38,714,000 pursuant to our Management Agreement and the $652,800,000 dividend paid in connection with the holdco merger.

        Stock-based Compensation:    Holdings granted options on 39,476.72872 shares to certain employees during the Successor periods ended March 31, 2005 and March 30, 2006. The Successor has reflected the stock-based compensation expense associated with the options within its consolidated statements of operations. The options have a ten year term and the options granted during fiscal 2005 step-vest in equal amounts over five years with the final vesting occurring on December 23, 2009. The options granted during fiscal 2006 step vest in equal amounts over three years with final vesting occurring on December 23, 2008, but vesting may accelerate for certain participants if there is a change of control (as defined in the plan). The Successor has recorded $10,568,000 of stock-based compensation expense during its period ended March 29, 2007, $3,433,000 of stock-based compensation expense during its period ended March 30, 2006 and $1,201,000 of stock-based compensation expense during its period ended March 31, 2005 and the Predecessor has recorded no stock compensation expense for its period ended December 23, 2004.

        The options have been accounted for using the fair value method of accounting for stock-based compensation arrangements as prescribed by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (R), Share-Based Payment ("SFAS 123(R)") and Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") No. 107, Share-Based Payment, and the Company has valued the options using the Black-Scholes formula. There is no cash impact related to the options included in the Successor's Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

        One of the holders of Holdings' stock options has written put rights deemed to be in the holder's control associated with his options whereby he can require Holdings to repurchase his options. These liability-classified options are required to be remeasured during each reporting period. A liability of $7,130,000 is recorded within other long term liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 29, 2007, for the options containing written put rights deemed to be in the holder's control.

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        The following table reflects the weighted average fair value per option granted during each year, as well as the significant weighted average assumptions used in determining fair value using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model:

 
  March 29, 2007
  March 30, 2006(1)
  March 31, 2005(1)
  April 2, 2004 through December 23, 2004
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

Weighted average fair value on grant date   $ —   $ 230.75   $ 575.48   $ —
Risk-free interest rate     —     4.5 %   3.6 %   —
Expected life (years)     —     3     5     —
Expected volatility(2)     —     25.8 %   65.3 %   —
Expected dividend yield     —     —     —     —

(1)
Represents assumptions for stock options granted to certain employees of the Company.

(2)
The Company uses a combination of historical AMC Entertainment Inc. share values for the periods when the Company was publicly traded as well as those of its competitor peer group for purposes of calculating volatility. The options issued by the Company during the year ended March 31, 2005 had an expected life of 5 years while the options issued during the year ended March 30, 2006 had an expected life of 3 years. The volatility was calculated from the same source of prices but was for different expected terms thus providing different volatility factors.

        The following table illustrates the effect on net loss as if the fair value method had been applied to all stock awards and outstanding and unvested options in each period:

(In thousands)

  April 2, 2004
through
December 23, 2004

 
 
  (Predecessor)

 
Net loss:        
  As reported   $ (35,878 )
    Add: Stock based compensation expense included in reported net loss, net of related tax effects     —  
    Deduct: Total stock-based compensation expense determined under fair value method for all awards     —  
   
 
Pro forma   $ (35,878 )
   
 

Net loss per common share (basic and diluted):

 

 

 

 
  As reported   $ (3.79 )
  Pro forma   $ (3.79 )

        Income Taxes:    With respect to the consolidated federal and state income tax returns, the Successor remits income taxes to the applicable taxing jurisdiction and records income taxes payable and receivable from other members of the group as if each member filed separate federal and state income tax returns. Additionally, the Successor's provision for income taxes is computed as if it filed separate income tax returns. The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109 ("SFAS 109") Accounting for Income Taxes. Under SFAS 109, deferred income tax effects of transactions reported in different periods for financial reporting and income tax return purposes are recorded by the liability method. This method gives consideration to the future tax consequences of deferred income or expense items and immediately recognizes changes in income tax laws upon enactment. The income statement effect is generally derived from changes in deferred income taxes on the balance sheet.

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        AMCE entered into a tax sharing agreement with Holdings under which AMCE agreed to make cash payments to Holdings to enable it to pay any (i) federal, state or local income taxes to the extent that such income taxes are directly attributable to AMCE or its subsidiaries' income and (ii) franchise taxes and other fees required to maintain Holdings' legal existence.

        Casualty Insurance:    The Company is self-insured for general liability up to $500,000 per occurrence and carries a $400,000 deductible limit per occurrence for workers compensation claims. The Company utilizes actuarial projections of its ultimate losses that it will be responsible for paying. The actuarial method includes an allowance for adverse developments on known claims and an allowance for claims which have been incurred but which have not yet been reported. As of March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, the Company had recorded casualty insurance reserves of $25,675,000 and $26,373,000, respectively. The Successor recorded expenses related to general liability and workers compensation claims of $14,700,000, $10,936,000 and $2,088,000 for the periods ended March 29, 2007 March 30, 2006 and March 31, 2005, respectively, and the Predecessor recorded $8,288,000 for the period ended December 23, 2004.

        New Accounting Pronouncements:    In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, "The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115" (SFAS 159). SFAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected are reported in earnings. SFAS 159 does not affect any existing accounting literature that requires certain assets and liabilities to be carried at fair value. The Company will be required to adopt this standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. Management is currently evaluating the requirements of SFAS 159 and has not yet determined the impact on the consolidated financial statements.

        In October 2006, the FASB agreed to issue FSP No. 123(R)-6, Technical Corrections of Statement 123(R),which amends four paragraphs of SFAS 123(R). The first amendment exempts nonpublic entities from disclosing the aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding fully vested share options and share options expected to vest. The second revises the computation of minimum compensation costs to be recognized when using the "straight-line" attribution method. The third addresses Illustration 13(e), indicating that at the date the illustrative awards were no longer probable of vesting, any previously recognized compensation cost should have been reversed. The fourth amends the definition of "short-term inducement" to exclude an offer to settle an award. The provisions of this FSP are required after October 20, 2006; early application is permitted for periods for which financial statements have not yet been issued. The adoption of FSP 123(R)-6 did not have an impact on the consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

        In October 2006, the FASB agreed to issue FSP No. 123(R)-5, Amendment of FSP FAS 123(R)-1, which addresses whether a modification of an instrument in connection with an equity restructuring should be considered a modification for purposes of applying FSP FAS 123(R)-1, "Classification and Measurement of Freestanding Financial Instruments Originally Issued in Exchange for Employee Services Under FAS 123(R)." This FSP indicates that if the modification was made solely to reflect an equity restructuring that occurs when the holders are no longer employees, then no change in the recognition or measurement will result if there is no increase in fair value of the award and all holders of the same class of equity instruments are treated in the same manner. The provisions of this FSP are required after October 10, 2006; early application is permitted for periods for which financial statements have not yet been issued. The adoption of FSP 123(R)-5 did not have an impact on the consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

        In October 2006, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 158, Employers' Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106 and 132(R)("SFAS 158"). SFAS 158 requires an entity to (1) recognize in its statement of financial position an asset for a defined benefit postretirement plan's overfunded status or a

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liability for a plan's underfunded status, (2) measure a defined benefit retirement plan's assets and obligations that determine its funded status as of the end of the employer's fiscal year, and (3) recognize changes in the funded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan in comprehensive income in the year in which the changes occur. The requirement to recognize the funded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan and the disclosure requirements are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2006, for public entities, or March 29, 2007 for the Company. The requirement to measure plan assets and benefit obligations as of the date of the employer's fiscal year-end statement of financial position is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008, or April 2, 2009 for the Company. Earlier application of the recognition or measurement date provisions is encouraged; however, early application must be for all of an employer's benefit plans. The adoption of SFAS 158 decreased liabilities and accumulated other comprehensive loss by $12,141,000.

        In September 2006, the FASB released SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements which provides enhanced guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. The standard applies whenever other standards require (or permit) assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value. It does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances. Under the standard, fair value refers to the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the market in which the reporting entity transacts. It clarifies the principle that fair value should be based on the assumptions market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years, or the first quarter of fiscal 2009 for the Company. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not anticipate this standard having a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

        In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108 ("SAB 108"), Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements When Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements which provides interpretive guidance on the consideration of the effects of prior year misstatements in quantifying current year misstatements for the purpose of a materiality assessment. SAB 108 is effective for companies with fiscal years ending after November 15, 2006 and is required to be adopted by the Company in its fiscal year ending March 29, 2007. However, early application is encouraged in any report for an interim period of the first fiscal year ending after November 15, 2006, filed after the publication of this guidance. The adoption of SAB 108 did not effect the Company's financial statements.

        In July 2006, the FASB released FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an Interpretation of FASB Statement 109 ("FIN 48" or the "Interpretation"), which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in companies' financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The evaluation of a tax position in accordance with FIN 48 is a two-step process. The first step is recognition whereby companies must determine whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination. The second step is measurement whereby a tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is measured to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. The interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition of recognized tax benefits, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company expects to adopt the new requirements in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 and is currently evaluating the impact of FIN 48 on its consolidated financial statements.

        In February 2006, the FASB issued FSP No. 123(R)-4, Classification of Options and Similar Instruments Issued as Employee Compensation That Allow for Cash Settlement upon the Occurrence of a Contingent Event, which requires companies to consider the probability of the occurrence of a contingent event that is

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outside the employees' control (i.e., change in control, or death or disability) in determining the classification of an employee stock option or similar instrument under SFAS 123(R), where the award requires or permits cash settlement upon the contingent event. The FSP requires companies to classify employee stock options and similar instruments with contingent cash settlement features as equity awards provided the contingent event that permits or requires cash settlement is not considered probable of occurring.

        Presentation:    Certain amounts have been reclassified from prior period consolidated financial statements to conform with the current year presentation. As a result of the merger with Marquee, the Successor applied the purchase method of accounting to the separable assets, including goodwill, and liabilities of the accounting acquiree, Loews as of January 26, 2006 and AMCE, as of December 23, 2004. The purchase method of accounting requires that the assets and liabilities be recorded at their fair values on the date of the purchase. The consolidated financial statements presented herein are those of the Successor from its inception on July 16, 2004 through March 30, 2006, and those of its Predecessor, AMCE, for all prior periods through the date of the merger with Marquee.

NOTE 2—ACQUISITIONS

Merger with Loews

        On June 20, 2005, Holdings entered into a merger agreement with LCE Holdings, Inc. ("LCE Holdings"), the parent of Loews Cineplex Entertainment Corporation ("Loews"), pursuant to which LCE Holdings merged with and into Holdings, with Holdings continuing as the holding company for the merged businesses, and Loews merged with and into AMCE, with AMCE continuing after the merger (the "Merger" and collectively, the "Mergers"). The transaction closed on January 26, 2006. Upon completion of the Mergers, the existing stockholders of Holdings, including affiliates of J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC and Apollo Management, L.P., currently hold approximately 60% of its outstanding capital stock, and the previous stockholders of LCE Holdings, including affiliates of Bain Capital Partners, LLC, The Carlyle Group and Spectrum Equity Investors (collectively with J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC and Apollo Management, L.P., the "Sponsors"), hold approximately 40% of the outstanding capital stock of Holdings.

        The purchase price paid by the Company in the Merger resulted in the recognition of goodwill because it exceeded the fair value of the assets acquired. The Company paid a price in excess of fair value of the assets acquired because it anticipated that the Merger would enhance its position as one of the world's leading theatrical exhibition companies based on revenues and believed that it would be able to achieve corporate overhead savings by eliminating duplicative facilities and services, enhance operating efficiencies in areas such as advertising and field support and theatre-level staffing and realize economies of scale in several areas, most notably in purchasing and contracting for services and supplies.

        Marquee Holdings Inc. issued 256,085.61252 shares of Class L-1 Common Stock and 256,085.61252 shares of Class L-2 Common Stock to the Stockholders of LCE Holdings. The Company has accounted for the Merger as a purchase in accordance with SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations, for an estimated purchase price of $537,171,000 for the Class L-1 and Class L-2 Common Stock. The purchase price reflects the estimated fair value of shares issued for the Mergers of $268,585,500 for the Class L-1 shares and $268,585,500 for the Class L-2 shares. The purchase price for the Merger was based on a valuation study performed by a third party. The acquisition included 112 theatres with 1,308 screens in the United States, 40 theatres with 443 screens in Mexico (Cinemex), 4 managed/joint venture theatres with 55 screens in the United States and a 50% interest in Yelmo Cineplex, S.L. operating 27 theatres with 311 screens in Spain that is accounted for using the equity method. The financing of the Merger is described in Note 8. The Merger did not constitute a change in control.

        The following is a summary of the allocation of the purchase price to the assets and liabilities of LCE Holdings based on management's judgment after evaluating several factors, including actuarial estimates

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for pension liabilities, estimates of fair value for issuance of common stock and a valuation assessment prepared by a valuation specialist:

(In thousands)

   
 
Cash and equivalents   $ 142,512  
Current assets     41,102  
Property, net     726,993  
Intangible assets, net     107,269  
Goodwill     817,296  
Deferred income taxes     3,312  
Other long-term assets     73,902  
Current liabilities     (180,918 )
Corporate borrowings     (1,054,192 )
Capital and financing lease obligations     (32,524 )
Other long-term liabilities     (107,581 )
   
 
Total estimated purchase price   $ 537,171  
   
 

        Amounts recorded for goodwill were not subject to amortization, and were not considered deductible for income tax purposes. Goodwill in the amount of $612,835,000 and $204,461,000 was recorded at the Company's U.S. and Canada theatrical exhibition operating segment and the International operating segment, respectively. During fiscal year 2007, the Company recorded fair value adjustments of approximately $109 million to its preliminary allocation of purchase price related to property, which had the effect of reducing property and increasing goodwill. The Company also recorded fair value adjustments of approximately $15.6 million to its preliminary allocation of purchase price for deferred tax assets at Cinemex related to the adjustments to property, which had the effect of increasing deferred tax assets and reducing goodwill. In connection with the adjustment to fair value, the Company recorded a cumulative adjustment to depreciation expense of $2.2 million.

        During fiscal year 2007, the Company recorded a fair value adjustment of approximately $26.2 million to its preliminary allocation of purchase price related to deferred tax assets resulting in a full valuation allowance for Cinemex which had the effect of reducing net deferred tax assets and increasing goodwill, and recorded a fair value adjustment of $23.5 million related to its equity investment in Yelmo Cineplex, S.L. ("Yelmo") which had the effect of increasing other long-term assets and decreasing goodwill.

        Additionally, during the fifty-two weeks ended March 29, 2007, the Company recorded fair value adjustments of approximately $3.5 million to its preliminary allocation of purchase price related to its estimated purchase price for the Merger, which had the effect of reducing additional paid-in capital and reducing goodwill; recorded fair value adjustments of $12.2 million related to deferred revenues for stored value cards, discounted theatre tickets and gift certificates where management believed future redemption to be remote, which had the effect of reducing deferred revenues and reducing goodwill; recorded fair value adjustments to restructuring liabilities related to one-time termination benefits of $1.2 million, which had the effect of reducing restructuring liabilities and reducing goodwill; recorded fair value adjustments of $0.9 million to theatre and other closure liabilities, which had the effect of reducing theatre and other closure liabilities and reducing goodwill; recorded fair value adjustments to property of $2.1 million, which had the effect of reducing property and increasing goodwill; and recorded fair value adjustments to working capital and other of $1.5 million, which had the effect of reducing current assets and other liabilities and increasing goodwill; and recorded the release of valuation allowance for certain capital loss carryforwards acquired from LCE that are expected to be utilized on the fiscal 2007 tax return, which had the effect of increasing other long-term assets and decreasing goodwill by $3.3 million.

        The Merger included the acquisition of intangible assets including $43,133,000 related to favorable leases with a weighted average amortization period of 10 years, $2,300,000 related to Loews trademark and

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tradename with an amortization period of 5 years, $44,853,000 related to advertising contracts with a weighted average amortization period of 5 years, $7,708,000 related to management contracts with a weighted average amortization period of 22 years, $1,940,000 related to Cinemex non-compete agreement with less than one year remaining on the agreement, and $7,335,000 related to Cinemex trademark and tradename which is not amortized. The weighted average life for the Loews and Cinemex amortizable intangible assets is 8.2 years. These fair values are based on management's best estimate using available evidence, including a study performed by a valuation specialist. The Cinemex trademark and tradename are indefinite-lived intangible assets which are not subject to amortization but do require impairment evaluation during each reporting period to determine whether events and circumstances continue to support an indefinite useful life. Intangible assets are more fully discussed in Note 5—Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.

Merger with Marquee

        On December 23, 2004, the Company completed a merger in which Holdings acquired AMCE pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 22, 2004, by and among AMCE, Holdings and Marquee. Marquee, a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings, merged with and into AMCE, with AMCE remaining as the surviving entity and becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings. The merger was voted on and approved by the Company's shareholders on December 23, 2004.

        Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, each issued and outstanding share of AMCE's Common Stock and Convertible Class B stock was converted into the right to receive $19.50 in cash and each issued and outstanding share of the Company's Series A Convertible Preferred Stock was converted into the right to receive $2,727.27 in cash per share. The total amount of consideration paid in the merger with Marquee was approximately $1,665,200,000. AMCE made payments to holders of its Common Stock, Convertible Class B Stock and Series A Convertible Preferred Stock in the aggregate amount of $1,647,300,000 and Holdings made payments of $17,900,000 to the holders of 1,451,525 vested in-the-money options and holders of 520,350 deferred stock units that vested upon consummation of the merger. The Company has recorded $63,057,000 ($20,325,000 Successor and $42,732,000 Predecessor) of general and administrative expenses related to the merger with Marquee all of which were paid as of March 31, 2005. Included in these amounts are $20,000,000 of Successor transaction fees paid to J.P. Morgan Partners (BHCA), L.P. and Apollo Investment Fund V, L.P. and certain related investment funds.

        Marquee used the net proceeds from the sale of AMCE's notes (as described in Note 8), together with existing cash balances of AMCE and the proceeds from the equity contribution from Holdings (consisting of equity contributed by the former sponsors, the co-investors and certain members of management and the net proceeds of an offering of Holdings notes), to finance the merger with Marquee.

        The Company has accounted for the merger with Marquee as a purchase in accordance with SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations, with Marquee being the accounting acquiror and AMCE being the acquired entity. As such the financial information presented herein represents (i) the Consolidated Statements of Operations of the Successor for the period from inception on July 16, 2004 through March 30, 2006, the Consolidated Statements of Operations of the Predecessor for the thirty-eight weeks ended December 23, 2004 and the fifty-two weeks ended April 1, 2004, (ii) the Consolidated Balance Sheet of the Successor as of March 30, 2006 and March 31, 2005, and (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows of the Successor for the fifty-two weeks ended March 30, 2006 and the period from inception on July 16, 2004 through March 31, 2005, and the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows of the Predecessor for the thirty-eight weeks ended December 23, 2004 and the fifty-two weeks ended April 1, 2004.

        The purchase price paid by Holdings for the Company resulted in goodwill because it exceeded the fair value of assets acquired. Holdings paid a price in excess of fair value of the assets acquired because it believed that the Company was a leader in the theatrical exhibition business based upon revenues and that the Company provided a platform for future growth through acquisitions in the consolidating theatrical exhibition business.

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        The following is a summary of the allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair values of assets and liabilities acquired in the merger with Marquee. The allocation of purchase price is based on management's judgment after evaluating several factors, including actuarial estimates for pension liabilities, market prices of our indebtedness and a valuation assessment prepared by a valuation specialist (in thousands):

Cash and equivalents   $ 396,636  
Other current assets     99,794  
Property, net     894,293  
Intangible assets     205,148  
Goodwill     1,361,308  
Deferred income taxes     79,994  
Other long-term assets     61,006  
Current liabilities     (344,908 )
Corporate borrowings     (709,283 )
Capital and financing lease obligations     (66,525 )
Other long-term liabilities     (312,263 )
   
 
Total estimated purchase price   $ 1,665,200  
   
 

        The merger with Marquee included the acquisition of intangible assets including; $74,000,000 related to the AMC trademark and tradename, $54,993,000 related to favorable leases, and $46,000,000 related to the Company's Moviewatcher customer loyalty program (a customer relationship intangible asset). These fair values are based on management's best estimate using available evidence including a study performed by a valuation specialist. The AMC trademark and tradename is an indefinite-lived intangible asset which is not subject to amortization, but does require impairment evaluation during each reporting period to determine whether events and circumstances continue to support an indefinite useful life. The weighted average amortization period for favorable leases was approximately fourteen years. In determining the useful life of the Moviewatcher customer relationship intangible asset, the Company utilized information tracking the behavior pattern of the customers participating in this program. The data suggests that the Moviewatcher customers exhibit a higher frequency of trips to the theatres and many of the members remain active within the program for extended periods. The membership data was utilized in developing an attrition/retention rate used in the valuation analysis. The analysis indicates that an active base of members contribute incremental cash flow to the business over a period of at least 8 years. However, it should be noted that over two-thirds of the cash flow generated from this asset is derived in the first 5 years. The amortization of the fair value of this asset reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible asset are consumed or otherwise used up. Accordingly the Company has calculated the consumption pattern of this asset by comparing the undiscounted cash flows for each year with the sum of the undiscounted cash flows generated by this asset to develop the ratio of the fair value of the asset that would be amortized during the period.

        Amounts recorded for goodwill are not subject to amortization, are not expected to be deductible for tax purposes and have been allocated to the Company's U.S. and Canada theatrical exhibition operating segment, Other operating segment, Japan AMC Theatres Inc., the Company's Japan branch and the Company's consolidated Spain and Portugal operations conducted through AMC Entertainment Espana S.A. and Actividades Multi-Cinemas E Espectaculos, LDA (the reporting units). The Company has performed it annual impairment test for goodwill and recorded no impairment as of March 29, 2007. The goodwill of $29,973,000, allocated to the Other operating segment, was included in the Company's investment in NCM together with certain of NCN's other contributed assets and was reduced to $0 as a result of the NCM, Inc. IPO during fiscal 2007. Goodwill of $44,774,000 was allocated to Japan AMC Theatres Inc., which was disposed of in connection with the consummation of the sale of that entity on June 30, 2005, and goodwill of $6,599,000 was allocated to the remaining Japan location, which was disposed of in connection with the consummation of the sale of that entity on September 1, 2005. Goodwill

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of $11.7 million was allocated to the Spain and Portugal theatres and is included in non-current assets held for sale.

Unaudited Pro Forma Effect of Merger Transactions

        The pro forma unaudited financial information presented below sets forth the Company's pro forma consolidated statement of operations for the fifty-two weeks ended March 30, 2006 and March 31, 2005 to give effect to the Mergers and the related debt issuances as if each transaction occurred on April 2, 2004. Such information is presented for comparative purposes only and does not purport to represent what the Company's results of operations would actually have been had these transactions occurred on the date indicated or to project its results of operations for any future period or date.

(In thousands)

  Fifty-two weeks ended
Pro Forma
March 30, 2006

  Fifty-two weeks ended
Pro Forma
March 31, 2005

 
 
  (Unaudited)

  (Unaudited)

 
Revenues              
  Admissions   $ 1,588,412   $ 1,722,861  
  Concessions     648,873     685,406  
  Other revenues     131,866     104,790  
   
 
 
  Total revenues     2,369,151     2,513,057  
Cost of operations     1,524,526     1,594,595  
Rent     429,439     417,735  
General and administrative:              
  Merger, acquisition and transaction costs*     18,059     8,116  
  Management fee     5,000     5,000  
  Other     78,928     89,653  
Preopening expense     10,635     2,553  
Theatre and other closure expense     601     12,025  
Restructuring charge     3,980     5,053  
Depreciation and amortization     262,764     271,919  
Impairment of long-lived assets     11,974     —  
Disposition of assets and other gains     (1,300 )   (5,274 )
   
 
 
    Total costs and expenses     2,344,606     2,401,375  

Other income

 

 

(9,818

)

 

(6,778

)
Interest expense     223,878     221,710  
Investment expense (income)     5,132     (6,718 )
   
 
 
Total other expense     219,192     208,214  
   
 
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes     (194,647 )   (96,532 )
Income tax provision (benefit)     9,197     11,500  
   
 
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations     (203,844 )   (108,032 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income tax benefit     (25,291 )   3,329  
   
 
 
Net loss   $ (229,135 ) $ (104,703 )
   
 
 

Basic and diluted loss per share of common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Loss from continuing operations   $ (158.97 ) $ (84.25 )
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations     (19.73 )   2.59  
   
 
 
  Net loss   $ (178.70 ) $ (81.66 )
   
 
 

Average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Basic and diluted     1,282.25     1,282.25  
   
 
 

Operating data (at period end) (unaudited):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Average screens**     5,080     5,096  
  Number of screens operated     5,337     5,317  
  Number of theatres operated     389     398  
  Screens per theatre     13.7     13.4  
  Attendance (in thousands)—continuing operations**     240,229     270,433  

*
Primarily represents nonrecurring costs for the Merger Transactions.
**
Includes consolidated theatres only.

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NOTE 3—DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

        On May 11, 2006, the Company sold two of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, AMC Entertainment España S.A. and Actividades Multi-Cinemeas E Espectáculos, LDA (collectively "Iberia"), which owned and operated 4 theatres with 86 screens in Spain and 1 theatre with 20 screens in Portugal, for a cash sales price of $35,446,000. At the date of the sale these operations did not meet the criteria for discontinued operations because of continuing involvement in the region through an equity method investment in Yelmo. In December 2006, the company disposed of its investment in Yelmo, which owned and operated 27 theatres with 310 screens in Spain, for proceeds of $52,137,000. There was no gain or loss recorded on the sale of Yelmo. The investment in Yelmo was reported within other long-term assets at March 30, 2006. The Company no longer has continuing involvement in the region as a result of the sale of Yelmo and the results of the operations in Iberia have been classified as discontinued operations as the Company no longer has operations or significant cash flows from the Iberia component.

        Information presented for all periods reflects the discontinued classification. All affected amounts within the consolidated financial statements have been adjusted accordingly. The results of operations of the Iberia theatres were previously reported in the Company's International theatrical exhibition operating segment. The Company has recorded a gain on sale of Iberia of $2,658,000 during fiscal 2007 which is included in discontinued operations. Goodwill of $11.7 million was allocated to the Iberia theatres in connection with the sale. The Iberia assets and liabilities were classified as held for sale at March 30, 2006.

        Components of amounts reflected as earnings (loss) from discontinued operations for Iberia in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations are presented in the following table:

Statements of operations data:

(In thousands)

  52 Weeks Ended
March 29, 2007

  52 Weeks Ended
March 30, 2006

  From Inception
July 16, 2004
through
March 31,
2005

  From April 2,
2004
through
December 23,
2004

 
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

 
Revenues                          
  Admissions   $ 3,892   $ 31,192   $ 9,632   $ 24,723  
  Concessions     1,292     10,651     3,300     8,633  
  Other revenue     172     1,729     508     1,340  
   
 
 
 
 
    Total revenues     5,356     43,572     13,440     34,696  
   
 
 
 
 
Costs and Expenses                          
  Film exhibition costs     1,901     15,247     4,592     12,359  
  Concession costs     255     2,003     547     1,845  
  Operating expense     1,189     10,663     3,480     8,852  
  Rent     1,410     11,423     3,128     8,474  
  General and administrative—other     50     171     116     181  
  Preopening expense     —     —     —     —  
  Depreciation and amortization     545     4,774     1,332     4,207  
  Disposition of assets and other gains     (2,658 )   —     —     —  
   
 
 
 
 
    Total costs and expenses     2,692     44,281     13,195     35,918  
   
 
 
 
 
Interest expense     220     1,878     598     1,560  
Investment income     (4 )   (5 )   1     (3 )
   
 
 
 
 
    Total other expense     216     1,873     599     1,557  
   
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) before income taxes     2,448     (2,582 )   (354 )   (2,779 )
Income tax provision     —     300     80     240  
   
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations   $ 2,448   $ (2,882 ) $ (434 ) $ (3,019 )
   
 
 
 
 

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        For the fifty-two weeks ended March 29, 2007, earnings from discontinued operations includes $0.3 million transferred from currency translation adjustments which decreased earnings from discontinued operations.

        On June 30, 2005, the Company sold one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries Japan AMC Theatres Inc., including four of its five theatres in Japan. The Company sold its remaining Japanese theatre during the second fiscal quarter of 2006. The Company opened its first theatre in Japan during fiscal 1997 and since that time the Company has incurred cumulative pre-tax losses of $38,689,000, including a $4,999,000 impairment charge in fiscal 2003.

        The operations and cash flows of the Japan theatres have been eliminated from the Company's ongoing operations as a result of the disposal transactions. The Company will not have any significant continuing involvement in the operations of the Japan theatres after the disposal transactions. The results of operations of the Japan theatres have been classified as discontinued operations, and information presented for all periods reflects the new classification. The operations of the Japan theatres were previously reported in the Company's International theatrical exhibition operating segment. Components of amounts reflected as loss from discontinued operations in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations are presented in the following table:

Statements of operations data:

(In thousands)

  52 Weeks Ended
March 30, 2006

  From Inception
July 16, 2004
through
March 31, 2005

  From
April 2, 2004
through
December 23, 2004

 
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

 
Revenues                    
  Admissions   $ 11,293   $ 13,083   $ 35,310  
  Concessions     2,134     2,551     7,082  
  Other revenue     363     268     1,485  
   
 
 
 
    Total revenues     13,790     15,902     43,877  
   
 
 
 
Costs and Expenses                    
  Film exhibition costs     6,076     7,534     19,932  
  Concession costs     323     352     1,519  
  Operating expense     3,243     2,944     8,976  
  Rent     3,918     3,744     11,503  
  General and administrative—other     1,833     206     646  
  Depreciation and amortization     706     821     1,832  
   
 
 
 
    Total costs and expenses     16,099     15,601     44,408  
   
 
 
 
Investment income     —     —     —  
Earnings (loss) before income taxes     (2,309 )   301     (531 )
Income tax provision     20,100     —     —  
   
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations   $ (22,409 ) $ 301   $ (531 )
   
 
 
 

        Goodwill of $44,774,000 was allocated to Japan AMC Theatres Inc. and goodwill of $6,599,000 was allocated to the Company's Japan branch and disposed of in connection with the consummation of the sale of those entities and there was no gain or loss on the sales. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes and is discussed in Note 10. For the fifty-two weeks ended March 30, 2006, the loss from discontinued operations includes $1.96 million transferred from currency translation adjustments which increased the gain from discontinued operations prior to allocation of goodwill.

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NOTE 4—PROPERTY

        A summary of property is as follows:

(In thousands)

  March 29, 2007
  March 30, 2006
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

Property owned:            
  Land   $ 44,524   $ 38,361
  Buildings and improvements     162,194     252,640
  Leasehold improvements     861,510     918,740
  Furniture, fixtures and equipment     1,228,694     1,116,763
   
 
      2,296,922     2,326,504
  Less-accumulated depreciation and amortization     1,018,771     828,574
   
 
      1,278,151     1,497,930
   
 
Property leased under capital leases:            
  Buildings and improvements     39,281     23,725
  Less-accumulated amortization     18,609     20,607
   
 
      20,672     3,118
   
 
    $ 1,298,823   $ 1,501,048
   
 

        Included in property is $29,147,000 and $34,796,000 of construction in progress as of March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, respectively.

NOTE 5—GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

        Activity of goodwill by operation segment is presented below.

(In thousands)

  U.S. and
Canada

  International
  Total
 
Balance as of March 31, 2005   $ 1,401,740   $ —   $ 1,401,740  
Goodwill allocated to sale of Japan theatres     (51,373 )   51,373     —  
Sale of Japan theatres     —     (51,373 )   (51,373 )
Merger with LCE     609,578     129,161     738,739  
Currency translation adjustment     —     (4,559 )   (4,559 )
Goodwill allocated to pending sale of Spain and Portugal theatres     (11,712 )   11,712     —  
Reclassification of Spain and Portugal theatres to assets held for sale     —     (11,712 )   (11,712 )
Fair value adjustments(1)     (54,517 )   —     (54,517 )
   
 
 
 
Balance as of March 30, 2006     1,893,716     124,602     2,018,318  
Currency translation adjustment     —     (4,047 )   (4,047 )
Fair value adjustments LCE(2)     3,252     75,300     78,552  
Goodwill allocated to sale of divestitures(3)     (10,082 )   —     (10,082 )
Fair value adjustments AMCE(4)     (15,888 )   —     (15,888 )
   
 
 
 
Balance as of March 29, 2007   $ 1,870,998   $ 195,855   $ 2,066,853  
   
 
 
 

(1)
The Company revised its preliminary allocations of fair value for certain unfavorable leases preliminarily recorded in Spain, Hong Kong and Japan based on additional information it was awaiting with respect to estimated sales prices for these theatres during the preliminary allocation period. The Company reduced its preliminary estimates of fair value for the unfavorable leases by $6.5 million in

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    Spain, $5.3 million in Hong Kong and $23.2 million in Japan. Additionally, the Company utilized deferred tax assets of $18.5 million that had been assigned a 100% valuation allowance in connection with its Merger with Marquee on December 23, 2004. The Company subsequently utilized these deferred tax assets during fiscal 2006 and released the related valuation allowance as a reduction of goodwill as they were established in connection with the merger with Marquee. These adjustments in total reduced goodwill by $53.5 million. The Company recognized no gain or loss on the sale of the Japan or Hong Kong theatres and recorded an adjustment to goodwill based on additional information it was awaiting with respect to the estimated sales price for these theatres during the preliminary allocation period.

(2)
Adjustments to fair value relate primarily to changes in the preliminary estimated fair values of property, net (see Note 2—Acquisitions), a full valuation allowance recorded on the net deferred tax assets at Cinemex (see Note 10—Income Taxes), changes in the estimated fair value for the equity investment in Yelmo and the release of valuation allowance for deferred tax assets related to capital loss carryforwards that are expected to be utilized on the 2007 tax return.

(3)
Allocations based on additional information the Company was awaiting with respect to the estimated sales price for these theatres during the preliminary allocation period.

(4)
Adjustments to fair value relate to the release of valuation allowance for AMCE deferred tax assets that were valued at $0 in the merger with Marquee.

 
   
  March 29, 2007
  March 30, 2006
 
(In thousands)

  Remaining
Useful Life

  Gross
Carrying
Amount

  Accumulated
Amortization

  Gross
Carrying
Amount

  Accumulated
Amortization

 
Acquired Intangible Assets:                              
  Amortizable Intangible Assets:                              
    Favorable leases   1 to 13 years   $ 117,607   $ (25,448 ) $ 117,645   $ (13,079 )
    Loyalty program   3 years     46,000     (23,460 )   46,000     (14,950 )
    LCE trade name   4 years     2,300     (540 )   2,300     (80 )
    LCE/Cinemex advertising and management contracts   2 to 24 years     51,692     (17,510 )   52,159     (2,841 )
    Cinemex non-compete   —     1,592     (1,592 )   1,656     (313 )
    Other intangible assets   1 to 15 years     23,526     (20,935 )   30,701     (26,922 )
       
 
 
 
 
      Total, amortizable       $ 242,717   $ (89,485 ) $ 250,461   $ (58,185 )
       
 
 
 
 
  Unamortized Intangible Assets:                              
    AMC trademark       $ 74,000         $ 74,000        
    Cinemex trademark         6,944           7,032        
       
       
       
      Total, unamortized       $ 80,944         $ 81,032        
       
       
       

        Amortization expense associated with the intangible assets noted above is as follows:

 
  52 Weeks Ended
March 29, 2007

  52 Weeks Ended
March 30, 2006

  From Inception
July 16, 2004
through
March 31, 2005

  April 2, 2004
through
December 23, 2004

 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

Recorded Amortization   $ 37,029   $ 21,440   $ 6,273   $ 2,936

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        Estimated amortization expense for the next five fiscal years for intangible assets owned as of March 29, 2007 is projected below:

(In thousands)

  2008
  2009
  2010
  2011
  2012
Projected amortization expense   $ 28,406   $ 22,195   $ 16,494   $ 14,540   $ 13,416

NOTE 6—INVESTMENTS

NCM Transactions

        On March 29, 2005, the Company formed National CineMedia, LLC ("NCM") with Regal Entertainment Group ("Regal") to combine its screen advertising business. On July 15, 2005, Cinemark Holdings, Inc. ("Cinemark") joined the NCM joint venture by contributing its screen advertising business. On February 13, 2007, National CineMedia, Inc. ("NCM, Inc."), a newly formed entity that now serves as the sole manager of NCM, closed its initial public offering, or IPO, of 42,000,000 shares of its common stock at a price of $21.00 per share.

        In connection with the completion of NCM, Inc.'s IPO, on February 13, 2007, the Company entered into the Third Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement (the "NCM Operating Agreement") among American Multi-Cinema, Inc., Regal and Cinemark. Pursuant to the NCM Operating Agreement, the members are granted a redemption right to exchange common units of NCM for NCM, Inc. shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis, or at the option of NCM, Inc., a cash payment equal to the market price of one share of NCM, Inc.'s common stock. Upon execution of the NCM Operating Agreement, each existing preferred unit of NCM held by American Multi-Cinema, Inc., Regal and Cinemark was redeemed in exchange for $13.7782 per unit, resulting in the cancellation of each preferred unit. NCM used the proceeds of a new $725 million term loan facility and $59.8 million of net proceeds from the NCM, Inc. IPO to redeem the outstanding preferred units. The Company received approximately $259.3 million in the aggregate for the redemption of all its preferred units in NCM. The Company received approximately $26.5 million from selling common units in NCM to NCM, Inc., in connection with the exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option in the NCM, Inc. IPO.

        In connection with the completion of NCM, Inc.'s IPO, the Company also entered into an Exhibitor Services Agreement ("ESA") with NCM on February 13, 2007, whereby in exchange for approximately $231.3 million, the Company agreed to modify NCM's payment obligations under the prior Exhibitor Services Agreement. The ESA provides a term of 30 years for advertising and approximately five year terms (with automatic renewal provisions) for meeting event and digital programming services, and provides NCM with a five year right of first refusal for the services beginning one year prior to the end of the term. The ESA also changed the basis upon which the Company is paid by NCM from a percentage of revenues associated with advertising contracts entered into by NCM to a monthly theatre access fee. The theatre access fee is now composed of a fixed payment per patron and a fixed payment per digital screen, which increases by 8% every five years starting at the end of fiscal 2011 for payments per patron and by 5% annually starting at the end of fiscal 2007 for payments per digital screen. The theatre access fee paid in the aggregate to American Multi-Cinema, Inc., Regal and Cinemark will not be less than 12% of NCM's aggregate advertising revenue, or it will be adjusted upward to meet this minimum payment. Additionally, the Company entered into the First Amended and Restated Loews Screen Integration Agreement with NCM on February 13, 2007, pursuant to which the Company will pay NCM an amount that approximates the EBITDA that NCM would generate if it were able to sell advertising in the Loews theatre chain on an exclusive basis commencing upon the completion of NCM, Inc.'s IPO, and NCM issued to us common membership units in NCM, increasing our ownership interest to approximately 33.7%; such Loews payments will be made quarterly until May 2008 and are expected to approximate $15.9 million. Also, with respect to any on-screen advertising time provided to our beverage concessionaire, the Company is required to purchase such time from NCM at a negotiated rate. In addition, the Company expects to

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receive mandatory quarterly distributions of excess cash from NCM. Subsequent to the NCM, Inc. IPO, the Company held an 18.6% interest in NCM.

        As a result of NCM, Inc's. IPO and debt financing, the Company recorded a change of interest gain of $132.6 million pursuant to SAB Topic 5H and received distributions in excess of its investment in NCM related to the redemption of preferred and common units of $106.2 million. The Company has recognized the change of interest gain and the excess distributions in equity in earnings of non-consolidated entities as it has not guaranteed any obligations of NCM and is not otherwise committed to provide further financial support for NCM.

        In future periods, the Company will not recognize any undistributed equity in the earnings of NCM until NCM's future net earnings equal the amount of the excess distribution. In essence, the Company considers the excess distribution as an advance on NCM's future earnings and, accordingly, future earnings of NCM should not be recognized through the application of equity method accounting until such time as the Company's share of NCM's future earnings exceeds the excess distribution. The Company believes that the accounting model provided by paragraph 19(i) of APB 18 for recognition of equity investee losses in excess of an investor's basis is analogous to the accounting for equity income subsequent to recognizing an excess distribution.

        As of March 29, 2007, the Company owns 17,474,890 units or an 18.6% interest in NCM accounted for using the equity method of accounting. The fair market value of the shares in National Cinemedia LLC was approximately $468 million based on a closing price for shares of National CineMedia, Inc. on March 29, 2007 of $26.79 per share. Because the Company has little tax basis in these units and because the sale of these units would require it to report taxable income of $610 million for distributions received from NCM that were previously deferred, the Company estimates that the amount of current tax that it would be required to pay as a result of realizing the fair value of these shares would be $244 milion that could be payable within 15 to 150 days of the sale.

        As of March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, the Company has recorded $0.9 million and $9.2 million, respectively, of amounts due from National CineMedia, LLC related to on-screen advertising revenue. As of March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, the Company had recorded $17.2 million and $0 million respectively, of amounts due to National CineMedia, LLC related to the ESA and the Loews Screen Integration Agreement. The Company recorded revenues for advertising from National CineMedia, LLC of $38.6 million, $42.2 million and $0 million during fiscal years 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Summary Financial Information

        Investments in non-consolidated affiliates and certain other investments accounted for under the equity method generally include all entities in which the Company or its subsidiaries have significant influence, but not more than 50% voting control. Investments in non-consolidated affiliates as of March 29, 2007, include an 18.6% interest in National CineMedia, LLC, a 50% equity interest in HGCSA, a 50% interest in three U.S. motion picture theatres, and a 26% equity interest in Movietickets.com. Investments as of March 30, 2006 also include a 50% equity interest in Yelmo, which was disposed of in December 2006.

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        Condensed financial information of our significant non-consolidated equity method investments is shown below. Amounts are presented under U.S. GAAP for the periods of ownership by the Company.

Financial Condition:

(In thousands)

  March 29, 2007
  March 30, 2006
Current assets   $ 102,607   $ 73,032
Noncurrent assets     82,553     235,860
Total assets     185,160     308,892
Current liabilities     78,854     126,546
Noncurrent liabilities     778,780     59,168
Total liabilities     857,634     185,714
Stockholders' equity (deficit)     (672,474 )   123,178
Liabilities & stockholders' equity (deficit)   $ 185,160   $ 308,892

The Company's recorded investment(1)

 

$

21,383

 

$

87,678

(1)
The Company's recorded investment exceeds its proportional ownership of the underlying equity due to the application of purchase accounting. Certain differences are amortized to equity in earnings or losses over the estimated useful life of the underlying assets or liabilities. The remaining differences were allocated to goodwill which is evaluated periodically for impairment.

Operating Results:

(In thousands)

  52 Weeks Ended
March 29, 2007

  52 Weeks Ended
March 30, 2006

  From Inception
July 16, 2004
through
March 31, 2005

  From April 2, 2004
through
December 23, 2004

 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

Revenues   $ 401,942   $ 198,234   $ 51,149   $ —
Operating costs & expenses     385,489     220,030     52,631     —
Net (earnings) loss   $ (13,959 ) $ 21,796   $ 1,482   $ —

The Company's recorded equity in (earnings) loss(2)

 

$

(233,296

)

$

7,815

 

$

(161

)

$

—

(2)
HGCSA recorded $17 million of income from debt forgiveness that was not included in the Company's equity in (earnings) as the Company estimated the fair value of the related debt at $0 when the investment was recorded.

        The Company recorded the following changes in the carrying amount of its investment in NCM and equity in (earnings) losses of NCM during the fifty-two weeks ended March 29, 2007:

(In thousands)

  Investment in
NCM

  Deferred
Revenue

  Cash
  Due to NCM
  Equity in
(Earnings) Losses

 
Beginning balance March 30, 2006   $ 35,751   $ —   $ —   $ —   $ —  
Equity in losses     (4,597 )   —     —     —     4,597  
Loews Screen Integration Agreement     15,850     —     —     (15,850 )   —  
Change of interest gain pursuant to SAB Topic 5H(3)     132,622     —     —     —     (132,622 )
ESA Payment     —     (231,308 )   231,308     —     —  
Preferred and common unit redemption     (179,626 )   —     285,814     —     (106,188 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
Ending balance March 29, 2007   $ —   $ (231,308 ) $ 517,122   $ (15,850 ) $ (234,213 )
   
 
 
 
 
 

(3)
The Company has provided net deferred income taxes of $0 related to this gain during the fifty-two weeks ended March 29, 2007 due to an offsetting change in valuation allowance.

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NOTE 7—SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

        Other assets and liabilities consist of the following:

(In thousands)

  March 29, 2007
  March 30, 2006
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

Other current assets:            
  Prepaid rent   $ 3,550   $ 3,166
  Deferred income taxes     —     5,416
  Income taxes receivable     1,929     6,830
  Prepaid Insurance and other     12,073     8,546
  Merchandise Inventory     9,172     8,204
  Other     3,678     2,485
   
 
    $ 30,402   $ 34,647
   
 
Other long-term assets:            
  Investments in real estate   $ 7,100   $ 7,100
  Deferred financing costs     33,921     42,245
  Investments in joint ventures     27,661     89,952
  Deferred income taxes     —     3,564
  Other     30,101     33,015
   
 
    $ 98,783   $ 175,876
   
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities:            
  Taxes other than income   $ 44,758   $ 44,621
  Income taxes payable     577     —
  Interest     14,350     19,970
  Payroll and vacation     12,004     12,536
  Casualty claims and premiums     10,472     8,850
  Accrued bonus     7,291     4,192
  Theatre and other closure     16,955     16,193
  Merger exit costs     —     4,618
  Rent     10,167     10,455
  Merger severance liability     369     10,571
  Group Insurance     2,667     3,046
  Merger, acquisition and transaction costs     1,130     4,300
  Other     17,553     17,875
   
 
    $ 138,293   $ 157,227
   
 
Other long-term liabilities:            
  Unfavorable lease obligations   $ 209,526   $ 229,893
  Deferred rent     46,550     23,921
  Casualty claims and premiums     18,003     17,523
  Pension and other benefits     49,847     71,784
  Deferred gain     20,051     21,426
  Advance sale leaseback proceeds     3,485     6,178
  Theatre and other closure     1,940     5,523
  Stock compensation liability     7,130     142
  Deferred compensation liability     5,169     5,307
  Deferred rebates     5,643     9,269
  Other     6,599     4,492
   
 
    $ 373,943   $ 395,458
   
 

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NOTE 8—CORPORATE BORROWINGS AND CAPITAL AND FINANCING LEASE OBLIGATIONS

        A summary of the carrying value of corporate borrowings and capital and financing lease obligations is as follows:

(In thousands)

  March 29, 2007
  March 30, 2006
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

New Senior Secured Credit Facility (7.324% as of March 29, 2007)   $ 643,500   $ 650,000
85/8% Senior Fixed Rate Notes due 2012     250,000     250,000
Senior Floating Rate Notes due 2010 (9.0% as of March 30, 2006)     —     205,000
8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014     298,775     298,648
97/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012     —     187,808
91/2% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011     —     218,138
11% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2016     325,000     325,000
12% Senior Discount Notes due 2014     230,405     205,127
Capital and financing lease obligations, 103/4%     53,125     68,130
Cinemex Credit Facility     114,803     113,665
Mortgage Payable     2,187     2,300
   
 
      1,917,795     2,523,816
Less: current maturities     24,271     30,804
   
 
    $ 1,893,524   $ 2,493,012
   
 

        Minimum annual payments required under existing capital and financing lease obligations (net present value thereof) and maturities of corporate borrowings as of March 29, 2007 are as follows:

 
  Capital and Financing Lease Obligations
   
   
 
  Principal
Amount of
Corporate
Borrowings

   
(In thousands)

  Minimum Lease
Payments

  Less Interest
  Principal
  Total
2008   $ 9,088   $ 5,628   $ 3,460   $ 20,811   $ 24,271
2009     8,724     5,294     3,430     16,768     20,198
2010     8,681     4,900     3,781     32,170     35,951
2011     8,732     4,463     4,269     42,438     46,707
2012     7,081     4,043     3,038     37,303     40,341
Thereafter     61,989     26,842     35,147     1,790,000     1,825,147
   
 
 
 
 
Total   $ 104,295   $ 51,170   $ 53,125   $ 1,939,490   $ 1,992,615
   
 
 
 
 

Senior Secured Credit Facility

        The Senior Secured Credit Facility is with a syndicate of banks and other financial institutions and provides AMC Entertainment financing of up to $850.0 million, consisting of a $650.0 million term loan facility with a maturity of seven years and a $200.0 million revolving credit facility with a maturity of six years. The revolving credit facility will include borrowing capacity available for Mexican peso-denominated revolving loans, for letters of credit and for swingline borrowings on same-day notice.

        Borrowings under the Senior Secured Credit Facility bear interest at a rate equal to an applicable margin plus, at our option, either a base rate or LIBOR. The initial applicable margin for borrowings under the revolving credit facility is 0.75% with respect to base rate borrowings and 1.75% with respect to LIBOR borrowings, and the initial applicable margin for borrowings under the term loan facility is 0.75% with respect to base rate borrowings and 1.75% with respect to LIBOR borrowings. The applicable margin for such borrowings may be reduced, subject to AMC Entertainment attaining certain leverage ratios. In addition to paying interest on outstanding principal under the Senior Secured Credit Facility, AMC Entertainment is required to pay a commitment fee to the lenders under the revolving credit facility in

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respect of the unutilized commitments thereunder at a rate equal to 0.25%. It will also pay customary letter of credit fees. AMC Entertainment may voluntarily repay outstanding loans under the Senior Secured Credit Facility at any time without premium or penalty, other than customary "breakage" costs with respect to LIBOR loans. AMC Entertainment is required to repay $1,625,000 of the term loan quarterly, beginning March 30, 2006 through September 30, 2012, with any remaining balance due on January 26, 2013.

        All obligations under the New Credit Facility are guaranteed by each of AMC Entertainment's wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries. All obligations under the Senior Secured Credit Facility, and the guarantees of those obligations (as well as cash management obligations and any interest hedging or other swap agreements), are secured by substantially all of AMC Entertainment's assets as well as those of each subsidiary guarantor.

        The Senior Secured Credit Facility contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict, subject to certain exceptions, AMC Entertainment's ability, and the ability of our subsidiaries, to sell assets; incur additional indebtedness; prepay other indebtedness (including the Notes); pay dividends and distributions or repurchase their capital stock; create liens on assets; make investments; make certain acquisitions; engage in mergers or consolidations; engage in certain transactions with affiliates; amend certain charter documents and material agreements governing subordinated indebtedness, including the notes due 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2016; change the business conducted by it and its subsidiaries; and enter into agreements that restrict dividends from subsidiaries.

        In addition, the Senior Secured Credit Facility requires, commencing with the fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2006, that AMC Entertainment and its subsidiaries maintain a maximum net senior secured leverage ratio as long as the commitments under the revolving credit facility remain outstanding. The New Credit Facility also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default.

        Costs related to the issuance of the New Senior Secured Credit Facility were capitalized and are charged to interest expense following the interest method, over the lives of the facilities. Unamortized issuance costs were $13,327,000 as of March 29, 2007.

Cinemex Credit Facility

        In August 2004, Cadena Mexicana de Exhibición S.A. de C.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cinemex and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Loews, entered into a senior secured credit facility, which remains in place after the consummation of the Merger with Loews. The initial amount drawn under the Cinemex senior secured credit facility was 1,026.4 million Mexican pesos (approximately $90.0 million as of August 16, 2004). Cinemex drew 106.3 million Mexican pesos (approximately $10 million in August 2005) under the delayed draw feature of its senior secured credit facility. Approximately $102.7 million was outstanding under the senior secured credit facility as of March 29, 2007. In December 2005, Cadena Mexicana entered into an amended and restated senior secured revolving credit facility which provides for an available revolving credit line of the peso equivalent of $25.0 million with Banco Inbursa, S.A. and Scotiabank Inverlat, S.A. (the revolving credit facility is peso-denominated debt). During January and February of 2006 Cinemex drew 105.4 million Mexican pesos under the revolving credit facility (approximately $12.1 million was outstanding as of March 29, 2007). All obligations of Cadena Mexicana under the Cinemex senior secured credit facility and revolving credit facility are guaranteed by Cinemex and each existing and future operating subsidiary of Cadena Mexicana, except for specified excluded subsidiaries.

        The Cinemex borrowings are non-recourse to Loews, and thus, are non-recourse to AMCE. Interest on the Cinemex term loan is payable in arrears on a monthly basis at the Interbank Equilibrium Interest Rate (Tasa de Interes Interbancaria de Equilibrio) for a period of 28 days (the TIIE rate), plus an applicable margin of 1.50% in years one and two, 1.75% in year three and 2.00% in years four and five. The interest rate on the Cinemex term loan as of March 29, 2007 was 7.45%. This rate was adjusted to 8.5% on approximately $40.8 million of the Cinemex borrowings by an interest rate swap entered into on

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July 28, 2003 and was redesignated as a hedge of the Cinemex senior secured credit facility on August 16, 2004. The interest rate on the remaining approximately $61.9 million of the Cinemex borrowings was adjusted to 9.89% by an interest rate swap entered into on August 5, 2005. The Cinemex term loan matures on August 16, 2009 and will amortize beginning on February 16, 2007 in installments ranging from 10% to 30% per annum over the five-year period. Costs related to the issuance of the credit facility were capitalized and are charged to interest expense, following the interest method, over the life of the facility. Unamortized issuance costs were $917,000 as of March 29, 2007.

        The Cinemex senior secured credit facilities contain customary affirmative and negative covenants with respect to Cadena Mexicana and each of the guarantors and, in certain instances, Cadena Mexicana's subsidiaries that are not guarantors, as defined in the credit agreement. Affirmative covenants include the requirement to furnish periodic financial statements and ensure that the obligations of Cadena Mexicana and the guarantors under the Cinemex senior secured credit facilities rank at least pari passu with all existing debt of such parties. Negative covenants include limitations on disposition of assets, capital expenditures, dividends and additional indebtedness and liens. The senior secured credit facilities also include certain financial covenants, including, without limitation, a maximum total leverage ratio, a maximum total net debt to equity ratio, a minimum interest coverage ratio, a maximum true-lease adjusted leverage ratio and a minimum consolidated net worth requirement.

Notes Due 2011, 2012 and Floating Notes due 2010

        AMC received net proceeds upon completion of the NCM Inc. initial public offering of $517,122,000. The Company used the net proceeds from the NCM Inc. initial public offering, along with cash on hand, to redeem its 91/2% senior subordinated notes due 2011, its senior floating rate notes due 2010 and its 97/8% senior subordinated notes due 2012. On March 19, 2007 the Company redeemed $212,811,000 aggregate principal amount of its 91/2% senior subordinated notes due 2011 at 100% of principal value, on March 23, 2007 the Company redeemed $205,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its senior floating rate notes due 2010 at 103% of principal value and on March 23, 2007 the Company redeemed $175,000,000 aggregate principal amount of our 97/8% senior subordinated notes due 2012 at 104.938% of principal value. The Company's loss on redemption of these notes including call premiums and the write off of unamortized deferred charges and premiums was $3,488,000.

Notes Due 2014

        On February 24, 2004, AMC Entertainment sold $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 (the "Notes due 2014"). AMC Entertainment applied the net proceeds from the sale of Notes due 2014, plus cash on hand, to redeem all outstanding $200,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 91/2% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009 and $83,406,000 aggregate principal amount of its Notes due 2011. The Notes due 2014 bear interest at the rate of 8% per annum, payable in March and September. The Notes due 2014 are redeemable at the option of AMC Entertainment, in whole or in part, at any time on or after March 1, 2009 at 104.000% of the principal amount thereof, declining ratably to 100% of the principal amount thereof on or after March 1, 2012, plus in each case interest accrued to the redemption date. Upon a change of control (as defined in the indenture governing the Notes due 2014), AMC Entertainment will be required to make an offer to repurchase each holder's notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase. The Notes due 2014 are subordinated to all existing and future senior indebtedness of AMC Entertainment. The Notes due 2014 are unsecured senior subordinated indebtedness of AMC Entertainment ranking equally with AMC Entertainment's Notes due 2016.

        The indenture governing the Notes due 2014 contains certain covenants that, among other things, may limit the ability of AMC Entertainment and its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness and pay dividends or make distributions in respect of their capital stock.

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        In connection with the merger with Marquee the carrying value of the Notes due 2014 was adjusted to fair value. As a result, a discount of $1,500,000 was recorded and will be amortized to interest expense over the remaining term of the notes. The unamortized discount as of March 29, 2007 is $1,225,000. Unamortized issuance costs were $0 as of March 29, 2007.

Fixed Notes due 2012

        In connection with the merger with Marquee, AMC Entertainment became the obligor of $250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 85/8% Senior Notes due 2012 (the "Fixed Notes due 2012"), that were previously issued by Marquee on August 18, 2004. The Notes due 2012 (i) rank senior in right of payment to any of AMC Entertainment's existing and future subordinated indebtedness, rank equally in right of payment with any of AMC Entertainment's existing and future senior indebtedness and are effectively subordinated in right of payment to any of AMC Entertainment's secured senior indebtedness, including the amended credit facility, and (ii) are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several, senior unsecured basis by each of AMC Entertainment's existing and future 100% owned subsidiaries that is a guarantor or direct borrower under AMC Entertainment's other indebtedness. The Notes due 2012 are structurally subordinated to all existing and future liabilities and preferred stock of AMC Entertainment's subsidiaries that do not guarantee the notes.

        The Fixed Notes due 2012 bear interest at the rate of 85/8% per annum, payable on February 15 and August 15 of each year, commencing February 15, 2005. The Fixed Notes due 2012 are redeemable at AMC Entertainment's option, in whole or in part, at any time on or after August 15, 2008 at 104.313% of the principal amount thereof, declining ratably to 100% of the principal amount thereof on or after August 15, 2010. Costs related to the issuance of the Fixed Notes due 2012 were capitalized and are charged to interest expense, following the interest method, over the life of the notes. Unamortized issuance costs of $5,876,000 as of March 29, 2007, are included in other long-term assets.

Notes Due 2016

        On January 26, 2006, AMC Entertainment issued $325,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 11% Senior Subordinated Notes (the "Notes due 2016") issued under an indenture (the "Indenture"), with HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as trustee. The Notes due 2016 will bear interest at a rate of 11% per annum, payable on February 1 and August 1 of each year (commencing on August 1, 2006), and have a maturity date of February 1, 2016.

        The Notes due 2016 are general unsecured senior subordinated obligations of AMC Entertainment, fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior subordinated basis by each of AMC Entertainment's existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries that guarantee AMC Entertainment's other indebtedness.

        AMC Entertainment may redeem some or all of the Notes due 2016 at any time on or after February 1, 2011 at 105.5% of the principal amount thereof, declining ratably to 100% of the principal amount thereof on or after February 1, 2014. In addition, AMC Entertainment may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes using net proceeds from certain equity offerings completed on or prior to February 1, 2009. If AMC Entertainment experiences a change of control (as defined in the indenture governing the Notes due 2016), AMC Entertainment will be required to make an offer to repurchase the Notes due 2016 at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of purchase.

        The indenture governing the Notes due 2016 contains covenants limiting other indebtedness, dividends, purchases or redemptions of stock, transactions with affiliates and mergers and sales of assets. It also contains provisions subordinating AMC Entertainment's obligations under the Notes due 2016 to AMC Entertainment's obligations under its senior secured credit facility and other senior indebtedness. Costs related to the issuance of the Notes due 2016 were capitalized and are charged to interest expense,

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following the interest method, over the life of the notes. Unamortized issuance costs were $9,829,000 as of March 29, 2007.

        As of March 29, 2007, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants relating to the senior secured credit facility, the Cinemex Credit Facility, the 11% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2016, the 8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 and the Fixed Notes due 2012.

Holdings Discount Notes Due 2014

        To help finance the merger with Marquee, Holdings issued $304,000,000 aggregate principal amount at maturity of its 12% Senior Discount Notes due 2014 ("Discount Notes due 2014") for gross proceeds of $169,917,760. The only operations of Holdings prior to the merger were related to this financing. Because AMCE was the primary beneficiary of Holdings, which was considered a variable interest entity as defined in FIN 46(R), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51, the Predecessor was required to consolidate Holdings' operations and financial position into AMCE's financial statements as of and through the period ended December 23, 2004. Subsequent to December 23, 2004, the Successor deconsolidated Holdings' assets and liabilities. The results of operations of Holdings included within the Predecessor's Consolidated Statements of Operations for the period from April 2, 2004 through December 23, 2004 include interest expense of $7,135,000 and interest income of $831,000. Costs related to the issuance of the Discount Notes due 2014 were capitalized and are charged to interest expense following the interest method over life of the notes. Unamortized issuance costs were $3,972,000 as of March 29, 2007.

        The indenture governing the Discount Notes due 2014 contains certain covenants that, among other things, may limit the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness and pay dividends or make distributions in respect of their capital stock.

        Holdings is a holding company with no operations of its own and has no ability to service interest or principal on the Discount Notes due 2014 other than through any dividends it may receive from AMCE. AMCE will be restricted, in certain circumstances, from paying dividends to Holdings by the terms of the indentures governing the Fixed Notes due 2012, the Floating Notes due 2010, the Notes due 2011, the Notes due 2012, the Notes due 2014, the Notes due 2016 and the new senior secured credit facility. AMCE has not guaranteed the indebtedness of Holdings nor pledged any of its assets as collateral.

        Prior to August 15, 2009, unless Holdings elects to pay cash interest as described below, interest on the Discount Notes due 2014 will accrete from the date of issuance of the notes until August 15, 2009, compounded semiannually.

        On any interest payment date prior to August 15, 2009, Holdings may elect to commence paying cash interest (from and after such interest payment date) in which case (i) Holdings will be obligated to pay cash interest on each subsequent interest payment date, (ii) the notes will cease to accrete after such interest payment date and (iii) the outstanding principal amount at the maturity of each note will be equal to the accreted value of such notes as of such interest payment date.

Derivatives

        On July 28, 2003, Grupo Cinemex entered into an interest rate swap agreement with a maturity of December 26, 2007 to manage its exposure to interest rate movements by effectively converting its previous long-term senior secured credit facility from a variable to a fixed rate. The notional amount of the interest rate swap reduces in accordance with the repayment provisions of Grupo Cinemex's previous long-term senior secured credit facility. Although this senior secured facility was repaid on August 13, 2004, the swap agreement remains outstanding and was redesignated as a hedge of the Grupo Cinemex term loan.

        The face amount of the interest rate swap on March 29, 2007 was 450 million Mexican pesos ($40.8 million). The swap agreement provides for the exchange of variable rate payments for fixed rate payments without the effect of leverage and without the exchange of the underlying face amount. The

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variable rate is based on the 28-day TIIE rate and the fixed rate is 8.5%. The fair market value of the interest rate swap was a liability of $186,000 and $444,000 as of March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, respectively.

        On August 5, 2005, Cinemex entered into a new interest rate swap with a face amount of 382.8 million Mexican pesos ($35.1 million) as a complement to the July 28, 2003 interest rate swap noted above. This interest rate swap is complementary to the interest rate swap entered into on July 26, 2003 and increases in the same amount of the decrease in the interest rate swap entered into on July 28, 2003. The face amount of the interest rate swap on March 29, 2007 was 683.9 million Mexican pesos ($61.9 million). The new interest rate swap was entered into in order to hedge the outstanding debt balance not covered by the July 28, 2003 interest rate swap. This new interest rate swap provides for the exchange of variable rate payments for fixed rate payments. The variable rate is based on the 28-day TIIE rate and the fixed rate is 9.89%. The fair market value of this interest rate swap was a liability of $2,751,000 and $2,257,000 as of March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, respectively.

NOTE 9—STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Successor Discussion

        Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, on January 26, 2006, in connection with the consummation of the Merger, Holdings issued 256,085.61252 voting shares of Class L-1 Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Class L-1 Common Stock"), 256,085.61252 voting shares of Class L-2 Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Class L-2 Common Stock" and, together with the Class L-1 Common Stock, the "Class L Common Stock"), 382,475 voting shares of Class A-1 Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Class A-1 Common Stock"), 382,475 voting shares of Class A-2 Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Class A-2 Common Stock" and, together with the Class A-1 Common Stock, the "Class A Common Stock"), and 5,128.77496 nonvoting shares of Class N Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the Class N Common Stock"), such that (i) the former non-management stockholders of LCE Holdings, including the Bain Investors, the Carlyle Investors and the Spectrum Investors (collectively, the "Former LCE Sponsors"), hold all of the outstanding shares of Class L Common Stock, (ii) the pre-existing non-management stockholders of Holdings, including the JPMP Investors and the Apollo Investors (collectively, the "Pre-Existing Holdings Sponsors" and, the Pre-Existing Holdings Sponsors together with the Former LCE Sponsors, the "Sponsors") and other co-investors (the "Coinvestors"), hold all of the outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock, and (iii) management stockholders of Holdings (the "Management Stockholders" and, together with the Sponsors and Coinvestors, the "Stockholders") hold all of the non-voting Class N Common Stock.

        The Class L Common Stock, Class A Common Stock and Class N Common Stock will automatically convert on a one-for-one basis into shares of residual voting common stock, par value $0.01 per share, upon (i) written consent of each of the Sponsors or (ii) the completion of an initial public offering of capital stock of Holdings or AMCE (an "IPO").

        The issuance of the equity securities was exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 and the rules promulgated thereunder (the "Securities Act") in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act, as transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering.

        The fair value of the shares issued by Holdings for LCE Holdings in connection with the Merger was $537,171,000.

        In connection with the merger with Marquee, each issued and outstanding share of the Predecessor's common stock and class B stock was converted into the right to receive $19.50 in cash and each issued and outstanding share of the Predecessor's preferred stock was converted into the right to receive $2,727.27 in cash.

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Common Stock Rights and Privileges

        Marquee Holdings Class A-1 voting Common Stock, Class A-2 voting Common Stock, Class N nonvoting Common Stock, Class L-1 voting Common Stock and Class L-2 voting Common Stock entitle the holders thereof to the same rights and privileges, subject to the same qualifications, limitations and restrictions with respect to dividends. Additionally, each share of Class A Common Stock, Class L Common Stock and Class N Common Stock shall automatically convert into one share of Residual Common Stock on a one-for-one basis immediately prior to the consummation of an Initial Public Offering.

Predecessor Discussion

        The Company had two classes of common stock outstanding, Common Stock and Class B Stock, which did not provide for different dividend rates or other preferences, other than voting rights, between the two classes of common stock.

Voting Rights

        The holders of Common Stock were entitled to one vote per share and, except for the election of directors, voted together as a single class with the holders of the Company's Class B Stock and holders of the Company's Series A Convertible Preferred Stock who were entitled to vote their shares, on an as-converted basis, subject to the right to vote as a separate class as required by law and on certain charter amendments affecting the number of authorized shares of Common Stock or the par value or relative powers, preferences or special rights thereof.

        The holders of Class B Stock were entitled to ten votes per share and, except for the election of directors, voted together as a single class with the holders of Common Stock and holders of the Company's Series A Convertible Preferred Stock who were entitled to vote their shares, on an as-converted basis, subject to the right to vote as a separate class as required by law and on certain charter amendments affecting the number of authorized shares of Class B Stock or the par value or relative powers, preferences or special rights thereof.

        Under the Company's investment agreement with the initial purchasers of the Company's Preferred Stock, the Company could change the size of the Board of Directors, which had eight members, without the approval of the initial purchasers as long as they continued to own at least 117,500 shares of Preferred Stock. Also, so long as the initial purchasers continued to hold this and other preferred stock approval rights, the initial purchasers had the right to elect three directors to the Company's Board of Directors. The remaining members of the board were elected by the holders of Common Stock and Class B stock. Under the Company's restated and amended certificate of incorporation, holders of Common Stock, voting separately as a class, had the right to elect two directors, and the holders of Common Stock and Class B Stock, voting together as a single class, with each share of Common Stock having one vote per share and each share of Class B Stock having ten votes per share, had the right to elect three directors. In the event that no shares of Class B Stock remain outstanding, the holders of Common Stock could elect all of the members of the Board of Directors to be elected by holders other than holders of Preferred Stock, with each share having one vote for such purpose. Holders of Common Stock and Class B Stock do not have cumulative voting rights in elections of directors.

        Upon transfer of shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock to a transferee that is not an affiliate of the initial purchasers, the transferee holder of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock was entitled to vote on an as-converted basis with the holders of the Company's Common Stock and Class B Stock on all matters except the election of directors and any matter reserved by law or the Company's restated and amended certificate of incorporation for consideration exclusively by the holders of Common Stock or Class B Stock. Holders of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock also had the right to vote as a class on the creation, authorization or issuance of any class, series or shares of senior stock, parity stock or junior

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stock (if the junior stock may be redeemed at the option of the holders thereof prior to April 19, 2011) and on any adverse change to the preference, rights and powers of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock.

        If an event of default with respect to the Company's Preferred Stock (as defined below) occurred and was not cured or waived within 45 days, then the holders of Preferred Stock would have had the right to elect that number of directors that, when added to those directors already elected by the holders of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, constituted a majority of the Board of Directors. An "event of default" is defined as (i) an event of default under the Company's credit facility, the note indentures or any other indebtedness in excess of $10 million, (ii) the Company's failure to pay cash dividends on the Preferred Stock when required under the terms thereof or (iii) the Company's violation of the provisions of the investment agreement relating to the preferred stock approval rights.

Equity Securities

        The authorized common stock of AMCE consisted of two classes of stock: Common Stock (662/3¢ par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized) and Class B Stock (662/3¢ par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized). Holders of Class B Stock could have elected to convert at any time on a share-for-share basis into Common Stock.

        The Company had authorized 10,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock (662/3¢ par value), of which 2,000,000 shares had been designated under the Company's Certificate of Designations as Series A Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series A Preferred") and 2,000,000 shares had been designated as Series B Exchangeable Preferred Stock ("Series B Preferred", and collectively with the Series A Preferred, the "Preferred Stock"). As of April 1, 2004, 299,477 Series A Preferred shares were issued and outstanding.

        On April 19, 2001, the Company issued 92,000 shares of Series A Preferred and 158,000 shares of Series B Preferred at a price of $1,000 per share. Net proceeds from the issuance of approximately $225,000,000 were used to repay borrowings under the Credit Facility. On September 13, 2001, all shares of Series B Preferred were exchanged for an equal number of shares of Series A Preferred. The Preferred Stock has preference in liquidation equal to the greater of $1,000 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends, or the amount that would have been payable if the Preferred Stock were converted into Common Stock.

        The Series A Preferred was convertible at the option of the holder into shares of Common Stock at a conversion price of $7.15 per Common Stock share (as adjusted, the "Conversion Price") resulting in a current conversion rate of 139.86 shares of Common Stock for each share of Series A Preferred.

        Dividends on the Series A Preferred accumulated at an annual rate of 6.75% and were payable when, as and if declared by the Company's Board of Directors. Dividends on the Series A Preferred must have been paid with additional Series A Preferred shares for the first three years from April 19, 2001. Between April 20, 2004 and April 19, 2008, dividends could have been paid in either additional Series A Preferred shares or cash, at the Company's option, and must have been paid in cash after April 19, 2008, unless prohibited by the Indentures for the Notes due 2011, in which case such dividends were payable in additional Series A Preferred shares.

        Preferred Stock dividends paid in shares of Preferred Stock were recorded at their estimated fair value on the date of declaration. The carrying value of Series A Preferred was accreted to its redemption price (including any accrued and unpaid dividends) over ten years (the period from initial issuance until redemption first becomes available to the holder of the security) using the interest method. Preferred Stock dividends of 1,023 shares of Preferred Stock valued at $2,362,000 for the period from April 1, 2004 to April 19, 2004, cash dividends of $9,349,000 for the period from April 19, 2004 through September 30, 2004, special Preferred Stock dividends and 33,408 shares of Preferred Stock valued at $91,113,000 and accretion of $1,476,000 were recorded during the Predecessor period ended December 23, 2004. During fiscal 2004, the Company recorded dividends of 19,697 shares of Series A Preferred valued at $40,277,000.

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        The holders of Series A Preferred shares were also entitled to a special dividend of additional Series A Preferred shares if a Change of Control (as defined in the Certificate of Designations) of the Company occured prior to April 19, 2006 equal to the dividends that they would have received through April 19, 2006 if the Change of Control had not occurred. If dividends were paid on the Common Stock in any fiscal period, the holders of Series A Preferred shares were entitled to receive dividends on an "as converted" basis to the extent such dividends were greater than the Series A Preferred dividends otherwise payable in such fiscal period.

        The Preferred Stock may have been redeemed in whole and not in part by the Company at the Company's option at any time after April 19, 2006 for cash equal to the liquidation preference, provided that the average Common Stock closing price for the 20 trading days preceding the notice of redemption exceeded 150% of the Conversion Price. The Series A Preferred must have been redeemed by the Company at the option of a holder at any time after April 19, 2011 for cash or Common Stock, at the Company's option, at a price equal to the Series A Preferred liquidation preference.

        The initial purchasers of the Preferred Stock had the right to approve the payment of dividends on the Company's other capital stock.

        In addition, during the period that they were entitled to elect three Directors, the initial purchasers of the Company's Preferred Stock must have approved certain corporate actions before the Company could take them. These Preferred Stock Approval Rights included but are not limited to, limitations on the Company's ability to:

    •
    amend the Company's restated and amended certificate of incorporation or bylaws;

    •
    create, authorize or issue any class, series or shares of capital stock;

    •
    merge, consolidate or consummate a similar transaction;

    •
    incur debt or amend or alter the material terms of any existing or future material senior debt; and

    •
    acquire or dispose of any material business or assets.

Stock-Based Compensation

        Holdings, has adopted a stock-based compensation plan that permits grants of up to 49,107.44682 options on Holdings stock and has granted options on 600.00000 and 38,876.72872 of its shares to certain employees during the Successor periods ended March 30, 2006 and March 31, 2005, respectively. As of March 29, 2007, there was $9.7 million of total estimated unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock-based compensation arrangements under the Holdings plan.

        Holdings is required to reflect the stock-based compensation expense associated with the options within its consolidated statements of operations. The options have a ten year term, the options granted during fiscal 2005 step-vest in equal amounts over five years with the final vesting occurring on December 23, 2009, the options granted during fiscal 2006 step vest in equal amounts over three years with final vesting occurring on December 23, 2008, but vesting may accelerate for certain participants if there is a change of control (as defined in the plan). One of our holders of options fully vested during fiscal 2007 upon entry into his employment separation and general release agreement on March 20, 2007. The Successor has recorded $10,568,000, $3,433,000 and $1,201,000 of stock-based compensation expense related to these options and has recognized an income tax benefit of approximately $0, $0 and $492,000 in its Consolidated Statements of Operations during the Successor periods ended March 29, 2007, March 30, 2006 and March 31, 2005, respectively. One of the holders of stock options has written put rights deemed to be in the holder's control associated with his stock options whereby he can require Holdings to repurchase his stock options; and as such $7,130,000 and $142,000 of the Stock-based Compensation obligation is recorded in other long term liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, respectively. The Successor accounts for stock options using the fair value method of

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accounting as prescribed by SFAS 123 (R) and SAB 107 and has valued the options using the Black-Scholes formula including a contemporaneous valuation by an unrelated valuation specialist as of March 29, 2007 which indicated a fair value price per share of the underlying shares of $1,824.00 per share. See Note 1—The Company and Significant Accounting Policies, Stock-based Compensation for more information regarding Holdings stock option plan.

        As a result of one of the Company's holders of options entry into his current employment agreement on March 22, 2007, and another holder's entry into the employment separation and general release agreement on March 20, 2007, the "put right" that had allowed each of them to require Holdings to repurchase any or all stock and vested stock options then held by him under certain circumstances again will be available to him if an initial public offering does not occur, in the case of one holder, prior to January 1, 2008, and, in the case of the other holder, prior to December 16, 2007. If reinstated, the put option for one holder would be in effect for up to six months after December 16, 2007.

        During the second quarter of fiscal 2004 the Predecessor's shareholders approved and the Predecessor adopted the 2003 AMC Entertainment Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2003 LTIP"). The 2003 LTIP provides for five basic types of awards: (i) grants of stock options which are either incentive or non-qualified stock options, (ii) grants of restricted stock awards, (iii) grants of deferred stock units, (iv) grants of deferred cash awards and (v) performance grants which may be settled in stock options, shares of common stock, restricted stock, deferred stock units, deferred cash awards, or cash, or any combination thereof. The number of shares of Common Stock which could have been sold or granted under the plan was not to exceed 6,500,000 shares. The 2003 LTIP provided that the option exercise price for stock options was not to be less than the fair market value of stock at the date of grant, options may not have been repriced and unexercised options expired no later than ten years after date of grant.

        On June 11, 2004, the Board of Directors made performance grants for fiscal 2005 with award opportunities having an aggregate value of $12,606,000. These grants were subject to the satisfaction of performance measures during fiscal 2005 and/or the exercise of discretion by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The Company did not meet the performance measures for fiscal 2005. Accordingly, the Company had no expense or accrual recorded for the fiscal 2005 performance grants.

        On June 11, 2004, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors awarded 527,398 deferred stock units with a fair value of $7,917,000 and deferred cash award of $1,606,000, to employees, which represented a 100% award based on achievement of all target-based grants made on September 18, 2003. Holdings made payments of $10,150,000 to the holders of 520,350 deferred stock units that vested upon closing the merger with Marquee which was considered as a part of the purchase price in connection with this merger.

        The Predecessor accounted for the stock options, restricted stock awards and deferred stock units under plans that it sponsored following the recognition and measurement provisions of APB No. 25, Accounting for Stock issued to Employees and related interpretations. No stock-based employee compensation expense related to restricted stock awards and deferred stock units was recorded during the Predecessor period ended December 23, 2004. No stock-based employee compensation expense for stock options was reflected in net earnings for the period, as all stock options granted under those plans had an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. Holdings made payments of $7,750,000 to the holders of 1,451,525 vested in-the-money options that vested upon closing the merger with Marquee which was considered as a part of the purchase price in connection with this merger.

        There are currently no outstanding share-based awards under the Company's 2003 LTIP subsequent to the merger with Marquee.

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        A summary of stock option activity under all plans is as follows:

 
  March 29, 2007
  March 30, 2006
  From Inception
July 16, 2004 through
March 31, 2005

  April 2, 2004
through
December 23, 2004

 
  Number
of
Shares

  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price Per
Share

  Number
of
Shares

  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price Per
Share

  Number
of
Shares

  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price Per
Share

  Number
of
Shares

  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price Per
Share

 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

Outstanding at beginning of year   39,476.72872   $ 1,000   38,876.72872   $ 1,000   —   $ —   1,500,640   $ 14.19
Granted(2)   —         600.0000   $ 1,000   38,876.72872     1,000   —     —
Canceled   —         —     —   —     —   (42,200 )   —
Exercised(1)   —         —     —   —     —   (1,458,440 )   —
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outstanding at end of year(3)   39,476.72812   $ 1,000   39,476.72872   $ 1,000   38,876.72872   $ 1,000   —   $ 14.19
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exercisable at end of year   20,661.43618   $ 1,000   7,775.34574   $ 1,000   —   $ —   —   $ —
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Available for grant at end of year   9,630.71809         9,630.71809         10,230.71809         —      
   
       
       
       
     

(1)
The Predecessor period ended December 23, 2004, includes 1,451,525 options automatically vested and purchased as a result of the merger with Marquee, and 6,915 options exercised during the period.

(2)
The weighted average fair value per option granted was $230.75 and $575.48 during fiscal 2006 and 2005, respectively.

(3)
The weighted average remaining contractual life for outstanding options was 7.7 years, 8.7 years and 9.7 years for fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Stock Appreciation Rights

        In November 2004, Loews entered into a Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement (the "SAR Agreement") with the Chief Executive Officer of Cinemex under which stock appreciation rights ("SARs") based upon the equity value of Cinemex were granted. The SARs granted allow for the receipt of cash payments equivalent to the increase in value of 4,405 units (representing 4,405 shares of Cinemex Common Stock and 67,737 shares of Cinemex Preferred Stock) from July 30, 2004. The SARs equity valuation is based upon the equity of Cinemex.

        Stock-based compensation expense related to the SARs granted for the fifty-two weeks ended March 29, 2007 was income of $33,000.

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NOTE 10—INCOME TAXES

        Income tax provision reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the periods in the three years ended March 29, 2007 consists of the following components:

(In thousands)

  March 29, 2007
  March 30, 2006
  From Inception
July 16, 2004
through March 31, 2005

  April 2, 2004
through December 23, 2004

 
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

 
Current:                          
  Federal   $ 3,100   $ (232 ) $ (1,416 ) $ 851  
  Foreign     3,500     562     —     —  
  State     5,700     1,230     (202 )   3,571  
   
 
 
 
 
Total current     12,300     1,560     (1,618 )   4,422  
   
 
 
 
 
Deferred:                          
  Federal     16,400     79,212     (7,826 )   9,046  
  Foreign     —     834     80     240  
  State     2,800     10,594     164     1,292  
   
 
 
 
 
Total deferred     19,200     90,640     (7,582 )   10,578  
   
 
 
 
 
Total provision           92,200     (9,200 )   15,000  
Tax benefit (provision) of discontinued operations     —     (20,400 )   (80 )   (240 )
   
 
 
 
 
Total provision (benefit) from continuing operations   $ 31,500   $ 71,800   $ (9,280 ) $ 14,760  
   
 
 
 
 

        Income from pre-tax losses before income taxes consisted of the following:

(In thousands)

  March 29, 2007
  March 30, 2006
  From Inception
July 16, 2004
through
March 31, 2005

  April 2, 2004
through
December 23, 2004

 
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

 
Domestic   $ 152,808   $ (107,492 ) $ (52,025 ) $ (3,689 )
Foreign     (4,401 )   (16,531 )   (1,565 )   (17,189 )
   
 
 
 
 
Total   $ 148,407   $ (124,023 ) $ (53,590 ) $ (20,878 )
   
 
 
 
 

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        The difference between the effective tax rate on earnings (loss) before income taxes and the U.S. federal income tax statutory rate is as follows:

 
  March 29, 2007
  March 30, 2006
  From Inception
July 16, 2004
through
March 31, 2005

  April 2, 2004
through
December 23, 2004

 
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

 
Federal statutory rate   35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 %
Merger costs   —   —   (13.1 ) (68.8 )
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit   5.7   4.9   —   (7.0 )
Foreign basis difference   (25.7 ) —   —   —  
Valuation allowance   2.8   (96.5 ) (1.0 ) (28.8 )
Non-deductible goodwill and other permanent items   —   (17.1 ) —   —  
Other, net   3.4   (0.6 ) (3.7 ) (2.2 )
   
 
 
 
 
Effective tax rate   21.2 % (74.3 )% 17.2 % (71.8 )%
   
 
 
 
 

        Non-deductible goodwill relates to the goodwill disposed of in connection with the sale of the Japan theatres, which is discussed in Note 2.

        Successor merger and acquisitions costs of $20,000,000 during the period from inception July 16, 2004 through March 31, 2005 and Predecessor merger and acquisitions costs of $41,032,000 during the period April 2, 2004 through December 23, 2004 are being treated as non-deductible.

        The significant components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006 are as follows:

 
  March 29, 2007
  March 30, 2006
 
 
  Deferred Income Tax
  Deferred Income Tax
 
 
  (Successor)
  (Successor)
 
(In thousands)

 
  Assets
  Liabilities
  Assets
  Liabilities
 
Property   $ 10,340   $ —   $ —   $ (22,241 )
Investments in joint ventures     —     (42,582 )   —     (2,252 )
Intangible assets     —     (52,715 )   —     (58,065 )
Pension postretirement and deferred compensation     19,797     —     28,100     —  
Accrued reserves and liabilities     33,439     —     45,899     —  
Deferred interest     21,898     —     12,747     —  
Deferred revenue     105,355     —     11,822     —  
Deferred rents     112,906     —     109,966     —  
Alternative minimum tax credit carryover     14,301     —     11,201     —  
Capital loss carryforward     —     —     59,585     —  
Net operating loss carryforward     159,555     —     227,508     —  
Other     1,514           1,308     —  
   
 
 
 
 
Total   $ 479,105   $ (95,297 ) $ 508,136   $ (82,558 )
Less: Valuation allowance     (383,808 )   —     (416,598 )   —  
   
 
 
 
 
Net     95,297     (95,297 )   91,538     (82,558 )
Less: Current deferred income taxes     —     —     5,416     —  
   
 
 
 
 
Total noncurrent deferred income taxes   $ 95,297   $ (95,297 ) $ 86,122   $ (82,558 )
   
 
 
 
 
Net noncurrent deferred income taxes   $ —         $ 3,564        
   
       
       

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        The Company's federal income tax loss carryforward of $360,571,000 will begin to expire in 2020 and will completely expire in 2026 and will be limited due to certain change in ownership provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company also has state income tax loss carryforwards of $252,066,000 may be used over various periods ranging from 1 to 19 years.

        As of March 29, 2007, management believed it was more likely than not that net deferred tax assets related to tax net operating loss carryforwards and deferred tax assets of foreign subsidiaries would not be realized due to uncertainties as to the timing and amounts of future taxable income as a result of the Mergers. The Successor has recorded a full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets in U.S. and foreign jurisdictions of $383,808,000 as of March 29, 2007.

        The Company had a valuation allowance of $383,808,000, $416,598,000, $118,719,000, $26,485,000, $20,592,000 and $10,254,000 as of March 29, 2007, March 30, 2006, March 31, 2005, April 1, 2004 and April 3, 2003, respectively. Changes in the valuation allowance recorded as part of purchase accounting include ($10,220,000) which was recorded during the Successor period ended March 29, 2007 as part of the purchase price allocation in connection with the Merger, $200,376,000 which was recorded during the Successor period ended March 30, 2006 as part of the purchase price allocation in connection with the Merger and $40,062,000 which was recorded during the Successor period ended March 31, 2005 as part of the purchase price allocation in connection with the merger with Marquee. All other changes in the valuation allowance were recorded in the income tax provision except for reduction of valuation allowance related to the disposition or expiration of unrealized deferred tax assets.

        During fiscal year 2007, the Company recognized a deferred tax asset related to its tax basis in its investment in a foreign subsidiary because the Company determined that the reversal of the deferred tax asset was foreseeable. Based on the fiscal year 2007 taxable income, the Company also realized the deferred tax asset in fiscal 2007.

NOTE 11—LEASES

        During fiscal 1998, the Company sold the real estate assets associated with 13 theatres to Entertainment Properties Trust ("EPT") for an aggregate purchase price of $283,800,000 (the "Sale and Lease Back Transaction"). The Company leased the real estate assets associated with the theatres from EPT pursuant to non-cancelable operating leases with terms ranging from 13 to 15 years at an initial lease rate of 10.5% with options to extend for up to an additional 20 years. The leases are triple net leases that require the Company to pay substantially all expenses associated with the operation of the theatres, such as taxes and other governmental charges, insurance, utilities, service, maintenance and any ground lease payments. The Company has accounted for this transaction as a sale and leaseback in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 98 Accounting for Leases. The land and building improvements have been removed from the Consolidated Balance Sheets. During fiscal 2000, the Company sold the building and improvements associated with one of the Company's theatres to EPT for proceeds of $17,600,000 under terms similar to the above Sale and Leaseback Transaction. During fiscal 2002, the Company sold the land at this theatre to EPT for proceeds of $7,500,000 under terms similar to the above Sale and Leaseback Transaction and at an initial lease rate of 10.75%. During fiscal 2003, the Company sold the real estate assets associated with 2 theatres to EPT for proceeds of $43,665,000 and then leased the real estate assets associated with these theatres pursuant to non-cancelable operating leases with terms of 20 years at an initial lease rate of 11% with options to extend for up to an additional 15 years. On March 30, 2004, the Company sold the real estate assets associated with 3 theatres to EPT for proceeds of $63,911,000 and then leased the real estate assets associated with these theatres pursuant to non-cancelable operating leases with terms of 20 years at an initial lease rate of 9.5% with options to extend for up to 15 additional years. On March 31, 2005, the Company sold the real estate assets associated with one theatre and adjoining retail space to EPT for proceeds of $50,910,000 and then leased the real estate assets associated with this theatre pursuant to non-cancelable operating lease with a term of 20 years at an initial lease rate of 9.2% with options to extend for up to 14 additional years. On March 30, 2006, the Company sold the real estate assets

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associated with 2 theatres to EPT for proceeds of $35,010,000 and then leased the real estate assets associated with these theatres pursuant to non-cancelable operating leases with terms of 15 and 18 years at an initial lease rate of 9.25% with options to extend for up to 20 additional years.

        Following is a schedule, by year, of future minimum rental payments required under existing operating leases that have initial or remaining non-cancelable terms in excess of one year as of March 29, 2007 (Cinemex operating lease totals include an inflationary factor in the annual minimum lease commitments for all applicable leases):

(In thousands)

  Minimum operating
lease payments

2008   $ 403,713
2009     413,948
2010     410,965
2011     401,832
2012     388,793
Thereafter     2,965,585
   
Total minimum payments required   $ 4,984,836
   

        The Company has also entered into agreements to lease space for the operation of 9 theatres with 142 screens not yet fully constructed. The future minimum rental payments required under the terms of these leases included above total approximately $343,000,000. The Company records rent expense on a straight-line basis over the base term of the lease commencing with the date the Company has "control and access" to the leased premises.

        Included in long-term liabilities as of March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006 is $255,478,000 and $253,814,000, respectively, of deferred rent representing future minimum rental payments for leases with scheduled rent increases and unfavorable lease liabilities including those related to the Merger transactions.

        Rent expense is summarized as follows:

(In thousands)

  March 29, 2007
  March 30, 2006
  From Inception
July 16, 2004
through
March 31, 2005

  From April 2, 2004
through
December 23, 2004

 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

Minimum rentals   $ 390,801   $ 292,732   $ 71,189   $ 195,932
Common area expenses     44,526     32,711     8,007     21,207
Percentage rentals based on revenues     10,544     4,435     1,130     3,827
Furniture, fixtures and equipment rentals     —     —     450     2,768
   
 
 
 
Theatre Rent     445,871     329,878     80,776     223,734
   
 
 
 
NCN and other     —     —     38     587
G & A and other     1,896     1,559     443     954
   
 
 
 
Total   $ 447,767   $ 331,437   $ 81,257     225,275
   
 
 
 

NOTE 12—EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

        The Company sponsors a frozen non-contributory qualified defined benefit pension plan generally covering all employees age 21 or older who have completed at least 1,000 hours of service in their first twelve months of employment, or in a calendar year ending thereafter, and who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The Company also offers eligible retirees the opportunity to participate in

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a health plan (medical and dental) and a life insurance plan. Employees may become eligible for these benefits at retirement provided the employee is at least age 55 and has at least 15 years of credited service after age 40. The Company also sponsors a postretirement deferred compensation plan.

        As a result of the Merger, the Company acquired two pension plans in the U.S. and one in Mexico. One of the U.S. plans is a frozen cash balance plan and neither of the U.S. plans have admitted new participants post-merger. The future existence of the U.S. plans will serve to pay benefits to the current participants under the requirements of the plan. In Mexico, a Seniority Premium and Termination Indemnity for Retirement Plan (the "Mexico Plan") is provided to all eligible employees of Servicios Cinematograficos Especializados, S.A. de C.V. ("SCE") and a Termination Indemnity Retirement Plan to all eligible employees of Servino, S.A. de C.V. ("Servino"). Both SCE and Servino are wholly owned subsidiaries of Cinemex. The Mexico Plan establishes compensation upon retirement (pension and seniority premium) based on years of service rendered and the employee's age and salary at the date of retirement.

        The Company made its annual pension contribution of $1,400,000 during its second fiscal quarter of 2007. The Company expects to contribute up to $3,000,000 to the defined benefit pension plan during fiscal 2008.

        Beginning in its fiscal year ending April 2, 2009, the Company will be required to measure plan assets and obligations as of its fiscal year end.

        On November 7, 2006, the Company's Board of Directors approved an amendment to freeze the Company's Defined Benefit Retirement Income Plan, Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and Retirement Enhancement Plan (the "Plans") as of December 31, 2006. On December 20, 2006 the Company amended and restated the Plans to implement the freeze as of December 31, 2006. As a result of the freeze there will be no further benefits accrued after December 31, 2006, but continued vesting for associates with less than five years of vesting service. The Company will continue to fund existing benefit obligations and there will be no new participants in the future. As a result of amending and restating the Plans to implement the freeze, the Company has recognized a curtailment gain of $10,983,000 in its consolidated financial statements which was recorded within General and Administrative: Other.

        The Company's reorganization activities during fiscal 2005 and fiscal 2006 resulted in a partial curtailment of the Company's postretirement deferred compensation plan and, as such, curtailment gains of $2,251,000 were recognized during fiscal 2006.

        The reorganization activities also prompted an amendment to the non-contributory nonqualified deferred compensation plan whereby participants who are terminated as a result of reorganization activities and who have at least 15 years of service are eligible to receive benefits under the plan. Prior to this amendment, participants were required to have reached age 55 and have 15 years of service to be eligible for benefits.

        The measurement date used to determine pension and other postretirement benefits is January 1 of the fiscal year for which measurements are made. The assumptions to determine benefit obligations and net periodic benefit cost are as follows:

 
  LCE
  AMCE
  LCE
  AMCE
 
  Pension Benefits
  Pension Benefits
  Post-retirement
  Other Benefits
 
  March 29,
2007

  March 30,
2006

  March 29,
2007

  March 30,
2006

  March 31,
2005

  March 29,
2007

  March 30,
2006

  March 29,
2007

  March 30,
2006

  March 31,
2005

 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at:                                
Discount rate   5.50%   5.50%   5.75%   5.75%   5.75%   5.75   5.50%   5.75   5.75%   5.75%
Rate of compensation increase   N/A   4.79%   N/A   3.50-6.0%   5.50%   5.00   N/A   5.00   5.00%   5.00%

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  AMCE
   
   
  AMCE
 
 
  LCE
  Pension Benefits
  LCE
  Other Benefits
 
 
  Pension Benefits
   
   
  From
Inception
July 16,
2004
through
March 31,
2005

   
  Other Benefits
   
   
  From
Inception
July 16,
2004
through
March 31,
2005

   
 
 
   
   
  April 2,
2004
through
Dec. 23,
2004

   
   
  April 2,
2004
through
Dec. 23,
2004

 
 
  52 Weeks
ended March 29,
2007

  January 26
through
March 30,
2006

  52 Weeks
ended
March 29,
2007

  52 Weeks
ended
March 30,
2006

  52 Weeks
ended
March 29,
2007

  January 26
through
March 30,
2006

  52 Weeks
ended
March 29,
2007

  52 Weeks
ended
March 30,
2006

 
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

 
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost:                                                  
Discount rate   5.50 % 5.50 % 5.75 % 5.75 % 6.25 % 6.25 % 5.75 % 5.50 % 5.75 % 5.75 % 6.25 % 6.25 %
Expected long-term return on plan assets   5.00-8.25 % 5.00-8.25 % 8.25 % 8.25 % 8.25 % 8.25 % n/a   n/a   n/a   n/a   n/a   n/a  
Rate of compensation increase   N/A   4.79 % 3.50-6.00 % 3.50-6.00 % 5.50 % 5.50 % 5.00 % n/a   5.00 % 5.00 % 5.00 % 5.00 %

        Effective March 29, 2007, the Company adopted SFAS No. 158, which required the recognition in pension obligations and AOCI of actuarial gains or losses, prior service costs or credits and transition assets or obligations that had previously been deferred under the reporting requirements of SFAS No. 87, SFAS No. 106 and SFAS No. 132(R). The following table reflects the effects of the adoption of SFAS No. 158 on our consolidated balance sheets as of March 29, 2007.

(in thousands)

  Before
Application of
SFAS No. 158

  Adjustments
  After
Application of
SFAS No. 158

 
Other long-term liabilities   $ 386,084   $ (12,141 ) $ 373,943  
Total liabilities     2,963,237     (12,141 )   2,951,096  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)     (15,975 )   12,141     (3,834 )
Total stockholders' equity     1,154,912     12,141     1,167,053  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity     4,118,149     —     4,118,149  

        Amounts recognized in AOCI at March 29, 2007 consist of the following (in thousands):

 
  Pension
Benefits

  Other
Benefits

 
Net actuarial loss (gain)   $ (11,286 ) $ (545 )

        Amounts in AOCI expected to be recognized in components of net periodic pension cost in Fiscal 2008 are as follows (in thousands):

 
  Pension
Benefits

  Other
Benefits

Net actuarial loss (gain)   $ (1,116 ) $ —

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        Net periodic benefit cost for the plans consists of the following:

 
  Pension Benefits
  Other Benefits
(In thousands)

  52 Weeks ended March 29, 2007
  52 Weeks ended March 30, 2006
  From Inception July 16, 2004 through March 31, 2005
  April 2, 2004 through December 23, 2004
  52 Weeks ended March 29, 2007
  52 Weeks ended March 30, 2006
  From Inception July 16, 2004 through March 31, 2005
  April 2, 2004 through December 23, 2004
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

Components of net periodic benefit cost:                                                
  Service cost   $ 3,214   $ 3,918   $ 941   $ 2,318   $ 910   $ 514   $ 185   $ 444
  Interest cost     5,272     4,703     1,256     3,063     1,550     1,054     325     772
  Expected return on plan assets     (4,474 )   (3,737 )   (892 )   (2,426 )   —     —     —     —
  Recognized net actuarial loss     3     50     —     760     —     —     —     87
  Amortization of unrecognized transition obligation     41     —     —     129     —     —     —     36
  Amortization of prior service cost     —     —     —     70     —     —     —     20
  Amortization of unrecognized net loss     13     —     —     —     —     —     —     —
  Plan amendment     —     455     —     —     —     —     —     —
  Curtailment     (10,983 )   (1,141 )   —     —     —     (1,110 )   —     —
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net periodic benefit cost   $ (6,914 ) $ 4,248   $ 1,305   $ 3,914   $ 2,460   $ 458   $ 510   $ 1,359
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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        The following tables set forth the plan's change in benefit obligations and plan assets and the accrued liability for benefit costs included in the Consolidated Balance:

 
  Pension Benefits
  Other Benefits
 
(In thousands)

  52 Weeks Ended March 29, 2007
  52 Weeks Ended March 30, 2006
  From Inception July 16, 2004 through March 31, 2005
  April 2, 2004 through December 23, 2004
  52 Weeks Ended March 29, 2007
  52 Weeks Ended March 30, 2006
  From Inception July 16, 2004 through March 31, 2005
  April 2, 2004 through December 23, 2004
 
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

 
Change in benefit obligation:                                                  
  Benefit obligation at beginning of period   $ 92,452   $ 80,446   $ —   $ 67,477   $ 27,977   $ 18,563   $ —   $ 17,144  
  Benefit obligation related to acquisition of LCE     —     12,345     —     —     —     9,704     —     —  
  Transferred balance from Predecessor     —     —     78,270     —     —     —     17,740     —  
  Service cost     3,214     3,918     941     2,318     910     514     185     444  
  Interest cost     5,272     4,703     1,256     3,063     1,550     1,054     325     772  
  Plan participant's contributions     —     —     —     —     162     204     —     165  
  Increase due to settlement     30     —     —     —     —     —     —     —  
  Actuarial (gain) loss     (4,969 )   (5,864 )   (9 )   7,445     (811 )   266     313     35  
  Benefits paid     (5,486 )   (2,458 )   (12 )   (2,033 )   (2,059 )   (905 )   —     (820 )
  Plan amendment     —     455     —     —     —     —     —     —  
  Curtailment     (10,983 )   (1,141 )   —     —     —     (1,423 )   —     —  
  Currency translation adjustment     12     48     —     —     —     —     —     —  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Benefit obligation at end of period   $ 79,542   $ 92,452   $ 80,446   $ 78,270   $ 27,729   $ 27,977   $ 18,563   $ 17,740  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Pension Benefits


 

Other Benefits


 
(In thousands)

  52 Weeks Ended March 29, 2007(1)
  52 Weeks Ended March 30, 2006
  From Inception July 16, 2004 through March 31, 2005
  April 2, 2004 through December 23, 2004
  52 Weeks Ended March 29, 2007(1)
  52 Weeks Ended March 30, 2006
  From Inception July 16, 2004 through March 31, 2005
  April 2, 2004 through December 23, 2004
 
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predeccessor)

 
Change in plan assets:                                                  
  Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period   $ 54,010   $ 43,789   $ —   $ 39,833   $ —   $ —   $ —   $ —  
  Transferred balance from Predecessor     —     —     43,642     —     —     —     —     —  
  Plan assets related to acquisition of LCE     —     7,893     —     —     —     —     —     —  
  Actual return on plan assets     5,923     3,171     159     4,006     —     —     —        
  Employer contribution     2,977     1,615     —     1,836     1,897     700     —     655  
  Plan participant's contributions     —     —     —     —     162     205     —     165  
  Benefits paid     (5,486 )   (2,458 )   (12 )   (2,033 )   (2,059 )   (905 )   —     (820 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Fair value of plan assets at end of period   $ 57,424   $ 54,010   $ 43,789   $ 43,642   $ —   $ —   $ —   $ —  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net liability for benefit cost:                                                  
  Funded status   $ (22,118 ) $ (38,442 ) $ (36,657 ) $ (34,628 ) $ (27,729 ) $ (27,977 ) $ (18,563 ) $ (17,740 )
  Unrecognized net actuarial (gain) loss     —     (5,459 )   (113 )   20,125     —     266     313     289  
  Unrecognized transition obligation     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     197  
  Unrecognized prior service cost     —     —     —     685     —     —     —     2,252  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net liability recognized   $ (22,118 ) $ (43,901 ) $ (36,770 ) $ (13,818 ) $ (27,729 ) $ (27,711 ) $ (18,250 ) $ (15,002 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(1)
Effective March 29, 2007, the Company adopted SFAS No. 158.

 
  Pension Benefits
  Other Benefits
 
(In thousands)

  March 29, 2007(1)
  March 30, 2006
  March 29, 2007(1)
  March 30, 2006
 
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

 
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet in other long-term liabilities:                          
  Accrued benefit liability   $ (22,118 ) $ (44,073 ) $ (27,729 ) $ (27,711 )
  Accumulated other comprehensive income     —     172     —     —  
   
 
 
 
 
Net liability recognized   $ (22,118 ) $ (43,901 ) $ (27,729 ) $ (27,711 )
   
 
 
 
 

        The projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets were $79,542,000, $79,310,000 and $57,424,000, respectively, as of March 29, 2007; and, $92,452,000, $77,407,000 and $54,010,000 respectively, as of March 30, 2006 for the three qualified and three nonqualified pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets.

        For its Defined Benefit Pension Plan investments, the Company employs a long-term risk-controlled approach using diversified investment options with minimal exposure to volatile investment options like derivatives. The Company uses a diversified allocation of equity, debt, short-term and real estate exposures

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that are customized to the Plan's cash flow benefit needs. The percentage of plan assets by category as of the end of fiscal 2007 and 2006 are as follows:

 
  March 29, 2007
  March 30, 2006
 
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

 
Equity Securities   61 % 61 %
Debt Securities   31 % 31 %
Real Estate Investments & Other   8 % 8 %
   
 
 
    100 % 100 %
   
 
 

        The expected rate of return on plan assets was 8.25% for fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005. The rate used is based upon analysis of actual returns on plan assets in prior years including analysis provided by the Plan Administrator.

        For measurement purposes, the annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered health care benefits assumed for 2007 was 9.0% for medical and 3.5% for dental and vision. The rates were assumed to decrease gradually to 5.0% for medical in 2010 and remain at 3.5% for dental. The health care cost trend rate assumption has a significant effect on the amounts reported. Increasing the assumed health care cost trend rates by one percentage point in each year would increase the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation as of March 29, 2007 by $4,083,000 and the aggregate of the service and interest cost components of postretirement expense for fiscal 2007 by $442,000. Decreasing the assumed health care cost trend rates by one percentage point in each year would decrease the accumulated postretirement obligation for fiscal 2007 by $3,280,000 and the aggregate service and interest cost components of postretirement expense for fiscal 2007 by $356,000.

        The following table provides the benefits expected to be paid (inclusive of benefits attributable to estimated future employee service) in each of the next five fiscal years, and in the aggregate for the five fiscal years thereafter:

(in thousands)

  Pension Benefits
  Other Benefits
Net of Medicare
Part D
Adjustment

  Medicare
Part D
Adjustment

2008   $ 2,173,000   $ 1,380,000   $ 90
2009     2,079,000     1,460,000     100
2010     2,268,000     1,500,000     100
2011     2,518,000     1,500,000     120
2012     6,085,000     1,510,000     130
Years 2013-2017     17,733,000     7,660,000     800

        The Company's retiree health plan provides a benefit to its retirees that is at least actuarially equivalent to the benefit provided by the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 ("Medicare Part D"). Since the Company's plan is more generous than Medicare Part D, it is considered at least actuarially equivalent to Medicare Part D and the government provides a federal subsidy to the plan. The Company made no adjustment to its participation rates due to Medicare Part D and estimated a $400 per year subsidy at age 75 for the initial year of 2006, with the amount of the subsidy moving in direct relation to the participant's age.

        The Plan's accumulated plan benefit obligation as of January 1, 2007 was reduced by $3,856,000 for the subsidy related to benefits attributed to past service. The Company recognized a reduction of $400,000 in net periodic postretirement benefit cost during the period ended March 29, 2007 and the subsidy will in the future also continue to reduce net periodic postretirement benefit cost by adjusting the interest cost, service cost and actuarial gain or loss to reflect the effects of the subsidy.

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        The Company sponsors a voluntary 401(k) savings plan covering employees age 21 or older who have completed at least 1,000 hours of service in their first twelve months of employment, or in a calendar year thereafter, and who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The Company matches 100% of each eligible employee's elective contributions up to 5% of the employee's eligible compensation. The Successor's expense under the 401(k) savings plan was $2,295,000, $1,919,000 and $633,000 for the Successor periods ended March 29, 2007, March 30, 2006 and March 31, 2005, respectively, and the Predecessor's expense under the plan was $1,490,000 for the period ended December 23, 2004. The Company acquired the LCE defined contribution Profit Sharing and Savings Plan which was frozen as of the Merger date.

        Certain theatre employees are covered by union-sponsored pension and health and welfare plans. Company contributions into these plans are determined in accordance with provisions of negotiated labor contracts. Contributions aggregated $792,000, $358,000 and $82,000, for the Successor periods ended March 29, 2007, March 30, 2006 and March 31, 2005, respectively, and $242,000 for the Predecessor period ended December 23, 2004. As of March 29, 2007, the Company estimates potential complete withdrawal liabilities for certain of these plans of approximately $7.6 million. As of March 29, 2007, no demand has been received by the Company related to these plans asserting either a complete or partial withdrawal liability.

NOTE 13—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

        The Company, in the normal course of business, is party to various legal actions. Except as described below, management believes that the potential exposure, if any, from such matters would not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, cash flows or results of operations of the Company.

        United States of America v. AMC Entertainment Inc. and American Multi Cinema, Inc. (No. 99 01034 FMC (SHx), filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California). On January 29, 1999, the Department of Justice (the "Department") filed suit alleging that AMCE's stadium style theatres violate the ADA and related regulations. The Department alleged that AMCE had failed to provide persons in wheelchairs seating arrangements with lines of sight comparable to the general public. The Department alleged various non-line of sight violations as well. The Department sought declaratory and injunctive relief regarding existing and future theatres with stadium style seating, compensatory damages in the approximate amount of $75,000 and a civil penalty of $110,000.

        On November 20, 2002 the trial court entered summary judgment in favor of the Justice Department on the line of sight aspects of this case and on January 10, 2006, the trial court ruled in favor of the Department regarding the appropriate remedy. In its decision, the court issued a comprehensive order regarding line of sight and other related remedies. AMCE estimates that the cost of the betterments related to the remedies for line of sight violations of the ADA will be $21 million, which is expected to be incurred over a 4-5 year term. Additionally, the order calls for payments of $300,000 to the United States and individual complainants. AMCE has appealed the court's order to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and anticipates a decision this calendar year.

        As a result of the January 10, 2006 order AMCE estimates the range of the loss to be between $349,000 and $444,000. Accordingly, AMCE has recorded the related liability of approximately $349,000.

        On January 21, 2003, the trial court entered summary judgment in favor of the Department on non-line of sight aspects of the case, which involve such matters as parking areas, signage, ramps, location of toilets, counter heights, ramp slopes, companion seating and the location and size of handrails. On December 5, 2003, the trial court entered a consent order and final existing judgment on non-line of sight issues under which AMCE agreed to remedy certain violations at its stadium-style theatres and at certain theatres it may open in the future. Currently AMCE estimates that these betterments will be required at approximately 140 stadium-style theatres. AMC estimates that the total cost of these betterments will be $47.5 million, which is expected to be incurred over the remaining term of the consent order of twenty-one

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months or as extended by agreement between the parties. Through March 29, 2007 AMCE has incurred approximately $13.0 million of these costs. The estimate is based on actual costs incurred on remediation work completed to date. The actual costs of betterments may vary based on the results of surveys of the remaining theatres.

        American Multi Cinema, Inc. v. Midwest Drywall Company, Inc., Haskell Constructors, Ltd. etal. (Case No. 00CV84908, Circuit Court of Platte County, Missouri) and American Multi Cinema, Inc. v. Bovis Construction Corp. et al. (Civil Action No. 0207139, Court of Common Pleas of Bucks County, Pennsylvania). AMCE is the plaintiff in these and related suits in which it seeks to recover damages from the construction manager, certain fireproofing applicators and other parties to correct the defective application of certain fireproofing materials at 21 theatres. AMCE currently estimates its claim for repair costs at these theatres will aggregate approximately $33.6 million of which it has expended approximately $27.4 million through March 29, 2007. The remainder is for projected costs of repairs yet to be performed. AMCE also is seeking additional damages for lost profits, interest and legal and other expenses incurred.

        AMCE has received settlement payments from various parties in connection with this matter of $13,130,000, $935,000, $2,610,000 and $925,000 during fiscal 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Additional settlements of $1,487,500 have been approved and are expected to be finalized in fiscal year 2008. Gain contingencies are recognized upon receipt of cash and are recorded in disposition of assets and other gains in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. These matters have been substantially resolved as of March 29, 2007.

        The Company is a party to various other legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, none of which is expected to have a material adverse effect on us.

        In November 2003, the Cineplex Galaxy Income Fund (the "Fund"), a Canadian income trust, was established to indirectly hold substantially all the assets of Cineplex Odeon Corporation ("COC"), a former wholly-owned subsidiary of Loews, and all of the capital stock of Galaxy Entertainment, Inc., another Canadian film exhibitor controlled by Onex, one of Loews' former Stockholders. On November 26, 2003, the Fund completed an initial public offering of Fund Units in Canada. As a result of these transactions, Loews, through COC, indirectly owned 44.4% of the Fund and agreed to indemnify the Fund, the holders of Fund Units and the underwriters, among others, for liabilities resulting from misrepresentations in the prospectus used in the offering of Fund Units and breaches of the representations and warranties made by COC in the various agreements entered into in connection with the sale of COC's assets and the offering. Loew's total maximum liability under this indemnity was limited to the net cash proceeds of the offering plus amounts drawn under the Cineplex Galaxy Term Loan facility that was put in place in connection with the offering ($164.5 million). In connection with the sale of COC to affiliates of Onex and OCM Cinema, these affiliates agreed to indemnify Loews for any and all liabilities resulting from Loew's indemnification obligations. As of March 29, 2007 we believe our remaining contingent liability would relate solely to certain limited matters due to the passage of time since the offering.

        In January 2004, Loew's issued a corporate guaranty on behalf of Neue Filmpalast, its former German partnership, for certain acquisition related costs that the partnership was required to pay. In April 2004, Loews made an additional contribution of $1.2 million to Neue Filmpalast, its German partnership, which the Company believes satisfied a significant portion of the guaranty. Additionally, a subsidiary of Loews was guarantor of several of the theatre leases of Neue Filmpalast. In connection with the sale of Loews interest in the German operations to affiliates of Onex and OCM Cinema, these affiliates have agreed to indemnify the Company for any and all liabilities resulting from Loew's indemnification obligations.

        Based upon the Company's historical experience and information known as of March 29, 2007, the Company believes its potential liability related to its guarantees and indemnities is not material.

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NOTE 14—THEATRE AND OTHER CLOSURE AND DISPOSITION OF ASSETS

        The Company has provided reserves for estimated losses from theatres which have been closed, vacated office space, and from terminating the operation of fast food and other restaurants operated adjacent to certain of the Company's theatres. As of March 29, 2007, the Company has reserved $18,895,000 for lease terminations which have either not been consummated or paid, related primarily to 8 U.S. and Canada theatres with 58 screens and vacant restaurant and office space. In connection with the Merger, the Company accrued $4,845,000 for future lease obligations at facilities that had been closed or were duplicate facilities that were planned to be closed following the Merger. The accrual was primarily related to the planned closing of the New York City home office. The Company is obligated under long-term lease commitments with remaining terms of up to 21 years for theatres which have been closed. As of March 29, 2007, base rents aggregated approximately $5,566,000 annually and $22,375,000 over the remaining terms of the leases. The estimated future lease obligation of the Loews' properties were discounted at the estimated borrowing rate at the date of the Merger of 8.82%. In connection with the merger with Marquee, the carrying value of the theatre closure liability was remeasured by using the Company's estimated borrowing rate on the date of the Merger of 7.55%.

        A rollforward of reserves for theatre and other closure is as follows (in thousands):

 
  Fifty-two Week Period
March 29, 2007

  Fifty-two Week Period
March 30, 2006

  From
Inception
July 16, 2004
through
March 31,
2005

   
 
 
  April 2, 2004
through
December 23,
2004

 
 
  Theatre and
Other

  Merger
Exit costs(1)

  Total
  Theatre and
Other

  Merger
Exit costs(1)

  Total
 
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

 
Beginning Balance   $ 21,716   $ 4,618   $ 26,334   $ 28,506   $ —   $ 28,506   $ —   $ 17,870  
  Transferred balance from Predecessor     —     —     —     —     —     —     25,909     —  
  Merger adjustment     (195 )   (718 )   (913 )   —     4,845     4,845     —     —  
  Theatre and other closure expense     8,849     162     9,011     557     44     601     1,267     10,758  
  Restructuring charge     —     —     —     841     —     841     —     —  
  Interest expense     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     1,585  
  General and administrative expense     —     —     —     —     —     —     —     73  
  Transfer of deferred rent and capital lease obligations     194     —     194     677     —     677     2,112     1,610  
  Acquisition remeasurement     —     —     —     —     —     —     2,806     —  
  Payments     (12,943 )   (2,788 )   (15,731 )   (8,865 )   (271 )   (9,136 )   (3,588 )   (5,987 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ending balance   $ 17,621   $ 1,274   $ 18,895   $ 21,716   $ 4,618   $ 26,334   $ 28,506   $ 25,909  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(1)
There were no merger exit costs recorded during the Successor period ended March 31, 2005 or the Predecessor period ended December 23, 2004.

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        Theatre and other closure reserves for leases that have not been terminated are recorded at the present value of the future contractual commitments for the base rents, taxes and maintenance. Theatre closure reserves at March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006 by operating segment are as follows (in thousands):

 
  March 29, 2007
  March 30, 2006
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

U.S. and Canada Theatrical Exhibition   $ 16,955   $ 20,811
International Theatrical Exhibition     525     471
Other     57     315
   
 
  Total segment reserves     17,537     21,597
Corporate     1,358     4,737
   
 
    $ 18,895   $ 26,334
   
 

NOTE 15—RESTRUCTURING

        The Company's restructuring activities are described in Note 1 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. A summary of restructuring and Merger severance payable activity is set forth below (in thousands):

 
  Fifty-two Week Period
March 29, 2007

  Fifty-two Week Period
March 30, 2006

  From Inception
July 16, 2004
through March 31, 2005

(In thousands)

  Restructuring
Severance
Benefits

  Merger
Severance
Benefits

  Total
  Restructuring
Severance
Benefits

  Merger
Severance
Benefits

  Total
  Restructuring
Severance
Benefits

 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

Beginning Balance   $ —   $ 10,571   $ 10,571   $ 4,926   $ —   $ 4,926   $ —
  Restructuring charge     —     —     —     3,139     —     3,139     4,926
  Merger adjustment     —     (1,244 )   (1,244 )   —     27,090     27,090     —
  Payments     —     (8,958 )   (8,958 )   (8,065 )   (16,519 )   (24,584 )   —
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ending balance   $ —   $ 369   $ 369   $ —   $ 10,571   $ 10,571   $ 4,926
   
 
 
 
 
 
 

        Restructuring and merger severance reserves at March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006 by operating segment are as follows (in thousands):

 
  March 29, 2007
  March 30, 2006
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

U.S. and Canada Theatrical Exhibition   $ —   $ —
International Theatrical Exhibition     —     —
Other     —     —
   
 
  Total segment reserves     —     —
Corporate     369     10,571
   
 
    $ 369   $ 10,571
   
 

NOTE 16—FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

        The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it was practicable to estimate that value.

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        The carrying value of cash and equivalents approximates fair value because of the short duration of those instruments. The fair value of publicly held corporate borrowings was based upon quoted market prices.

        The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments are as follows:

 
  March 29, 2007
  March 30, 2006
(In thousands)

  Carrying
Amount

  Fair
Value

  Carrying
Amount

  Fair
Value

 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

Financial assets:                        
  Cash and equivalents   $ 319,533   $ 319,533   $ 232,366   $ 232,366
  Investment in Fandango     2,000     19,997     2,000     2,000
Financial liabilities:                        
  Cash overdrafts   $ 21,101   $ 21,101   $ 13,829   $ 13,829
  Corporate borrowings     1,864,670     1,964,028     2,455,686     2,427,095
  Interest rate swaps     2,937     2,937     2,701     2,701

NOTE 17—OPERATING SEGMENTS

        The Company has identified three reportable segments around differences in products and services and geographical areas. United States and Canada and International theatrical exhibition operations are identified as separate segments based on dissimilarities in international markets from United States and Canada. Other is identified as a separate segment due to differences in products and services offered and primarily related to on-screen advertising through NCM.

        The Company evaluates the performance of its segments and allocates resources based on several factors, of which the primary measure is Adjusted EBITDA. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as earnings (loss) from continuing operations before interest expense, income taxes and depreciation and amortization and adjusted for preopening expense, theatre and other closure expense, disposition of assets and other gains, investment income, other expense, stock-based compensation expense, merger, acquisition and transaction costs, management fees, impairment of long-lived assets and special compensation expense. The Company evaluates Adjusted EBITDA generated by its segments in a number of manners, of which the primary measure is a comparison of segment Adjusted EBITDA to segment property, intangibles and goodwill.

        The Company's segments follow the same accounting policies as discussed in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

        Information about the Company's operations by operating segment is as follows:

Revenues (In thousands)

  52 Weeks Ended
March 29, 2007

  52 Weeks Ended
March 30, 2006

  From Inception
July 16, 2004
through
March 31, 2005

  April 2, 2004
through
December 23, 2004

 
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

 
U. S. and Canada theatrical exhibition   $ 2,284,852   $ 1,630,529   $ 422,563   $ 1,205,646  
International theatrical exhibition     176,546     43,442     6,430     14,815  
Other     1,322     31,962     16,108     57,711  
Intersegment elimination     (1,149 )   (19,055 )   (5,641 )   (18,900 )
   
 
 
 
 
Total revenues   $ 2,461,571   $ 1,686,878   $ 439,460   $ 1,259,272  
   
 
 
 
 

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Segment Adjusted EBITDA (In thousands)


 

52 Weeks
Ended
March 29, 2007


 

52 Weeks
Ended
March 30, 2006


 

From Inception
July 16, 2004
through March 31, 2005


 

April 2, 2004
through
December 23, 2004


 
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

 
U.S. and Canada theatrical exhibition   $ 425,884   $ 270,802   $ 84,794   $ 219,440  
International theatrical exhibition     48,075     1,471     (509 )   (6,307 )
Other(1)     (1,617 )   (2,062 )   6     7,371  
   
 
 
 
 
Total segment Adjusted EBITDA   $ 472,342   $ 270,211   $ 84,291   $ 220,504  
   
 
 
 
 

        A reconciliation of earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes to segment Adjusted EBITDA is as follows:

(In thousands)

  52 Weeks
Ended
March 29, 2007

  52 Weeks
Ended
March 30, 2006

  From Inception
July 16, 2004
through March 31, 2005

  April 2, 2004
through
December 23, 2004

 
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes   $ 145,959   $ (119,132 ) $ (53,537 ) $ (17,568 )
Plus:                          
  Interest expense     232,382     143,110     53,951     72,699  
  Depreciation and amortization     256,472     164,047     43,931     86,052  
  Impairment of long-lived assets     10,686     11,974     —     —  
  Preopening expense     6,569     6,607     39     1,292  
  Theatre and other closure expense     9,011     601     1,267     10,758  
  Restructuring charge     —     3,980     4,926     —  
  Disposition of assets and other gains     (11,183 )   (997 )   (302 )   (2,715 )
  Equity in non-consolidated entities     (233,704 )   7,807     (182 )   (129 )
  Investment loss (income)     (18,191 )   (3,409 )   (3,170 )   (6,344 )
  Other income(2)     1,019     849     (33 )   —  
  General and administrative expense—unallocated:                          
    Management fee     5,000     2,000     500     —  
    Merger, acquisition and transaction costs     12,447     12,523     22,286     42,732  
    Other(3)     55,875     40,251     14,615     33,727  
   
 
 
 
 
Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA   $ 472,342   $ 270,211   $ 84,291   $ 220,504  
   
 
 
 
 

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Long-term Assets (In thousands)


 

March 29, 2007


 

March 30, 2006


 
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

 
U.S. and Canada theatrical exhibition   $ 4,314,811   $ 4,169,212  
International theatrical exhibition     402,265     396,329  
Other     —     —  
   
 
 
Total segment long-term assets     4,717,076     4,565,541  
Construction in progress     29,147     34,796  
Corporate     134,159     254,717  
Accumulated depreciation—property     (1,037,380 )   (783,882 )
Accumulated amortization—intangible assets     (94,037 )   (61,286 )
Accumulated amortization—other long-term assets     (50,330 )   (41,336 )
Noncurrent assets held for sale     7,300     112,337  
   
 
 
Consolidated long-term assets, net(4)   $ 3,705,935   $ 4,080,887  
   
 
 

Long-term Assets, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization (In thousands)


 

March 29, 2007


 

March 30, 2006

 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

U.S. and Canada theatrical exhibition   $ 3,212,711   $ 3,347,777
International theatrical exhibition     341,203     364,630
Other     —     —
   
 
Total segment long-term assets(4)     3,553,914     3,712,407
Construction in progress     29,147     34,796
Corporate     115,574     221,347
Noncurrent assets held for sale     7,300     112,337
   
 
Consolidated long-term assets, net(4)   $ 3,705,935   $ 4,080,887
   
 

        The components of the reportable segments' long-term assets to long-term assets presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet are as follows:

Consolidated Balance Sheet (In thousands)

  March 29, 2007
  March 30, 2006
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

Property, net   $ 1,298,823   $ 1,501,048
Intangible assets, net     234,176     273,308
Goodwill     2,066,853     2,018,318
Other long-term assets     98,783     175,876
Noncurrent assets held for sale     7,300     112,337
   
 
Consolidated long-term assets, net(4)   $ 3,705,935   $ 4,080,887
   
 

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Additions to long-term assets, net
of acquisitions (In thousands)


 

52 Weeks
Ended
March 29, 2007


 

52 Weeks
Ended
March 30, 2006


 

From Inception
July 16, 2004
through March 31, 2005


 

April 2, 2004
through December 23, 2004

 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

U.S. and Canada theatrical exhibition   $ 121,332   $ 90,356   $ 40,271   $ 55,980
International theatrical exhibition     19,205     7,570     366     2,999
Other     —     1     4     26
   
 
 
 
Total segment capital expenditures     140,537     97,927     40,641     59,005
Construction in progress     (5,644 )   13,634     1,468     5,782
Corporate     3,846     6,107     1,805     1,368
   
 
 
 
Total additions to long-term assets, net of acquisitions(2)   $ 138,739   $ 117,668   $ 43,914   $ 66,155
   
 
 
 

        A reconciliation of the reportable segments' additions to net assets to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow is as follows:

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)

  52 Weeks
Ended
March 29, 2007

  52 Weeks
Ended
March 30, 2006

  From Inception
July 16, 2004
through March 31, 2005

  April 2, 2004
through December 23, 2004

 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

Cash Flows from investing activities:                        
Capital expenditures(5)   $ 138,739   $ 117,668   $ 18,622   $ 66,155
Construction project costs:                        
  Reimbursable by landlord     —     —     —     —
  Purchase of leased furniture, fixtures and equipment     —     —     25,292     —
   
 
 
 
Total additions to long-term assets, net of acquisitions(5)   $ 138,739   $ 117,668   $ 43,914   $ 66,155
   
 
 
 

        Information about the Company's revenues and assets by geographic area is as follows:

Revenues (In thousands)

  52 Weeks
Ended
March 29, 2007

  52 Weeks
Ended
March 30, 2006

  From Inception
July 16, 2004
through March 31, 2005

  April 2, 2004
through December 23, 2004

 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Predecessor)

United States   $ 2,232,529   $ 1,593,976   $ 418,977   $ 1,206,689
Canada     52,496     49,460     14,054     37,766
China (Hong Kong)     —     5,567     2,522     5,632
France     5,021     4,492     1,338     3,270
United Kingdom     13,176     10,465     2,569     5,915
Mexico     158,349     22,918     —     —
   
 
 
 
Total revenues   $ 2,461,571   $ 1,686,878   $ 439,460   $ 1,259,272
   
 
 
 

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Long-term assets (In thousands), Gross


 

March 29, 2007


 

March 30, 2006

 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

United States   $ 4,409,764   $ 4,428,750
Canada     58,638     56,717
France     9,726     9,229
Portugal     —     16,343
Spain     —     68,559
United Kingdom     14,633     12,603
Mexico     394,921     375,190
   
 
Total long-term assets(4)   $ 4,887,682   $ 4,967,391
   
 

(1)
Revenues from Other decreased due to the contribution of NCN's assets to NCM on March 29, 2005. The revenues of NCN during fiscal 2006 are related to run-off of customer contracts entered into prior to March 29, 2005. The Company's share of advertising revenues generated by NCM are included in U.S. and Canada theatrical exhibition.

(2)
Other income, net is comprised of the write off of deferred financing charges and net recoveries for property loss related to Hurricane Katrina.

(3)
Including stock-based compensation expense of $10,568, $3,433 and $1,201 for the Successor periods ended March 29, 2007, March 30, 2006 and March 31, 2005 and $0 for the Predecessor period ended December 23, 2004.

(4)
Consolidated long-term assets are comprised of property, intangible assets, deferred income taxes, goodwill and other long-term assets. Segment long term assets are comprised of property intangibles and goodwill.

(5)
See Note 2 Acquisitions for additions to property, intangible assets, deferred income taxes, goodwill, and other long-term assets resulting from acquisitions.

NOTE 18—CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION

        The accompanying condensed consolidating financial information of the Predecessor ("AMCE") has been prepared and presented pursuant to SEC Regulation S-X Rule 3-10 "Financial statements of guarantors and issuers of guaranteed securities registered or being registered." Each of the subsidiary guarantors are 100% owned by AMCE. The subsidiary guarantees of AMCE's debts are full and unconditional and joint and several. AMCE's and its subsidiary guarantors' investments in its consolidated subsidiaries are presented under the equity method of accounting.

        Condensed consolidating financial information of the Successor is not presented as neither AMCE nor any of its subsidiaries has guaranteed the outstanding borrowings of Holdings, nor has Holdings guaranteed the outstanding borrowings of AMCE or any other subsidiary. As described in Note 8, the debt with guarantees was issued by AMCE and all required S-X Rule 3-10 information is included in AMCE's financial statements.

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April 2, 2004 through December 23, 2004 (Predecessor):

(In thousands)

  Parent
Obligor

  Subsidiary
Guarantors

  Subsidiary
Non-Guarantors

  Consolidating
Adjustments

  Consolidated AMC
Entertainment Inc.

 
 
   
   
   
   
  (Predecessor)

 
Revenues                                
  Admissions   $ —   $ 841,183   $ 6,293   $ —   $ 847,476  
  Concessions     —     326,715     2,255     —     328,970  
  Other theatre     —     81,204     1,622     —     82,826  
   
 
 
 
 
 
    Total revenues     —     1,249,102     10,170     —     1,259,272  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Costs and Expenses:                                
  Film exhibition costs     —     449,781     2,946     —     452,727  
  Concession costs     —     37,298     582     —     37,880  
  Operating expense     —     319,118     5,309     —     324,427  
  Rent     —     217,240     6,494     —     223,734  
  General and administrative expense                                
    Merger, acquisition and transaction costs     —     42,732     —     —     42,732  
    Other     143     33,093     491     —     33,727  
  Preopening expense     —     1,292     —     —     1,292  
  Theatre and other closure expense     —     10,758     —     —     10,758  
  Depreciation and amortization     —     85,108     944     —     86,052  
  Disposition of assets and other gains     —     (2,715 )   —     —     (2,715 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
  Total costs and expenses     143     1,193,705     16,766     —     1,210,614  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Other expense (income)                                
  Equity in net losses of subsidiaries     21,531     13,816     —     (35,347 )   —  
  Interest expense                                
    Corporate borrowings (including intercompany)     62,691     36,817     4,473     (37,130 )   66,851  
    Capital and financing lease obligations     —     5,758     90     —     5,848  
  Investment income     (38,987 )   (3,563 )   (1,053 )   37,130     (6,473 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
Total other expense     45,235     52,828     3,510     (35,347 )   66,226  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes     (45,378 )   2,569     (10,106 )   35,347     (17,568 )
Income tax provision (benefit)     (9,500 )   24,100     160     —     14,760  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Loss from continuing operations   $ (35,878 ) $ (21,531 ) $ (10,266 ) $ 35,347   $ (32,328 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax benefit     —     —     (3,550 )   —     (3,550 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss   $ (35,878 ) $ (21,531 ) $ (13,816 ) $ 35,347   $ (35,878 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred dividends     104,300                       104,300  
   
                   
 
Net loss for shares of common stock   $ (140,178 )                   $ (140,178 )
   
                   
 

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April 2, 2004 through December 23, 2004 (Predecessor):

(In thousands)

  Parent
Obligor

  Subsidiary
Guarantors

  Subsidiary
Non-Guarantors

  Consolidating
Adjustments

  Consolidated AMC
Entertainment Inc.

 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   $ 13,042   $ 130,915   $ 1,407   $ —   $ 145,364  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:                                
  Capital expenditures     —     (63,857 )   (2,298 )   —     (66,155 )
  Increase in restricted cash     (627,338 )   —     —     —     (627,338 )
  Proceeds from disposition of long-term assets     —     307     (30 )   —     277  
  Other, net     —     (2,570 )   3,391     —     821  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities     (627,338 )   (66,120 )   1,063     —     (692,395 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:                                
  Proceeds from issuance of 85/8% Senior Unsecured Fixed Rate Notes due 2012     250,000     —     —     —     250,000  
  Proceeds from issuance of Senior Unsecured Floating Rate Notes due 2010     205,000     —     —     —     205,000  
  Proceeds from issuance of 12% Senior Discount Notes due 2014     169,918     —     —     —     169,918  
Principal payments under capital and financing lease obligations     —     (1,807 )   (213 )   —     (2,020 )
Change in intercompany advances     (992 )   (6,379 )   7,371     —     —  
Change in construction payables     —     (2,234 )   —     —     (2,234 )
Cash portion of preferred dividends     (9,349 )   —     —     —     (9,349 )
Proceeds from exercise of stock options     52     —     —     —     52  
Treasury stock purchases and other     (333 )   —     —     —     (333 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities     614,296     (10,420 )   7,158     —     611,034  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents     —     —     (615 )   —     (615 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents     —     54,375     9,013     —     63,388  
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period     —     304,409     28,839     —     333,248  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and equivalents at end of period   $ —   $ 358,784   $ 37,852   $ —   $ 396,636  
   
 
 
 
 
 

NOTE 19—RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Governance Agreements

        In connection with the Mergers, Holdings, the Sponsors and the other pre-existing stockholders of Holdings, as applicable, entered into various agreements defining the rights of Holdings' stockholders with respect to voting, governance and ownership and transfer of the stock of Holdings, including a Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Holdings, a Second Amended and Restated

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Stockholders Agreement, a Voting Agreement among Holdings and the pre-existing stockholders of Holdings, a Voting Agreement among Holdings and the former stockholders of LCE Holdings and an Amended and Restated Management Stockholders Agreement among Holdings and certain members of management of Holdings who are stockholders of Holdings (collectively, the "Governance Agreements"). The Governance Agreements terminated on June 11, 2007, the date of the holdco Merger, and were superseded by substantially identical agreements entered into by AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., the Sponsors and our other stockholders.

        The Governance Agreements provided that the Board of Directors for Holdings would consist of up to nine directors, two of whom were designated by JPMP, two of whom were designated by Apollo, one of whom was the Chief Executive Officer of Holdings, one of whom was designated by Carlyle, one of whom was designated by Bain, one of whom was designated by Spectrum and one of whom was designated by Bain, Carlyle and Spectrum, voting together, so long as such designee was consented to by each of Bain and Carlyle. Each of the directors respectively designated by JPMP, Apollo, Carlyle, Bain and Spectrum had three votes on all matters placed before the Board of Directors of Holdings and AMCE and the Chief Executive Office of Holdings and the director designated by Carlyle, Bain and Spectrum voting together will have one vote each. The number of directors respectively designated by the Sponsors would be reduced upon a decrease in such Sponsors' ownership in Holdings below certain thresholds.

        The Voting Agreement among Holdings and the pre-existing stockholders of Holdings provided that, until fifth anniversary of the Mergers (the "Blockout Period"), the former continuing stockholders of Holdings (other than Apollo and JPMP) would generally vote their voting shares of capital stock of Holdings in favor of any matter in proportion to the shares of capital stock of Apollo and JPMP voted in favor of such matter, except in certain specified instances. The Voting Agreement among Holdings and the former stockholders of LCE Holdings further provided that during the Blockout Period, the former LCE Holdings stockholders would generally vote their voting shares of capital stock of Holdings on any matter as directed by any two of Carlyle, Bain and Spectrum, except in certain specified instances. In addition, certain actions of Holdings, including, but not limited to, change in control transactions, acquisition or disposition transactions with a value in excess of $10.0 million, the settlement of claims or litigation in excess of $2.5 million, an initial public offering of Holdings, hiring or firing a chief executive officer, chief financial officer or chief operating officer, incurring or refinancing indebtedness in excess of $5.0 million or engaging in new lines of business, required the approval of either (i) any three of JPMP, Apollo, Carlyle or Bain or (ii) Spectrum and (a) either JPMP or Apollo and (b) either Carlyle or Bain (the "Requisite Stockholder Majority") if at such time the Sponsors collectively held at least a majority of Holdings' voting shares.

        Prior to the earlier of the end of the Blockout Period and the completion of an initial public offering of the capital stock of Holdings or AMCE, the Governance Agreements prohibited the Sponsors and the other pre-existing stockholders of Holdings from transferring any of their interests in Holdings, other than (i) certain permitted transfers to affiliates or to persons approved of by the Sponsors and (ii) transfers after the Blockout Period subject to the rights described below.

        The Governance Agreements set forth additional transfer provisions for the Sponsors and the other pre-existing stockholders of Holdings with respect to the interests in Holdings, including the following:

        Right of first offer.    After the Blockout Date and prior to an initial public offering, Holdings and, in the event Holdings did not exercise its right of first offer, each of the Sponsors and the other preexisting stockholders of Holdings, had a right of first offer to purchase (on a pro rata basis in the case of the stockholders) all or any portion of the shares of Holdings that a Sponsor or other former continuing stockholder of Holdings was proposing to sell to a third party at the price and on the terms and conditions offered by such third party.

        Drag-along rights.    If, prior to an initial public offering, Sponsors constituting a Requisite Stockholder Majority proposed to transfer shares of Holdings to an independent third party in a bona fide arm's-length

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transaction or series of transactions that resulted in a sale of all or substantially all of Holdings, such Sponsors may have elected to require each of the other stockholders of Holdings to transfer to such third party all of its shares at the purchase price and upon the other terms and subject to the conditions of the sale.

        Tag-along rights.    Subject to the right of first offer described above, if any Sponsor or other former continuing stockholder of Holdings proposed to transfer shares of Holdings held by it, then such stockholder would have given notice to each other stockholder, who would each have had the right to participate on a pro rata basis in the proposed transfer on the terms and conditions offered by the proposed purchaser.

        Participant rights.    On or prior to an initial public offering, the Sponsors and the other pre-existing stockholders of Holdings had the pro rata right to subscribe to any issuance by Holdings or any subsidiary of shares of its capital stock or any securities exercisable, convertible or exchangeable for shares of its capital stock, subject to certain exceptions.

        The Governance Agreements also provided for certain registration rights in the event of an initial public offering of Holdings, including the following:

        Demand rights.    Subject to the consent of at least two of any of JPMP, Apollo, Carlyle and Bain during the first two years following an initial public offering, each Sponsor had the right at any time following an initial public offering to make a written request to Holdings for registration under the Securities Act of part or all of the registrable equity interests held by such stockholders at Holdings' expense, subject to certain limitations. Subject to the same consent requirement, the other pre-existing stockholders of Holdings as a group had the right at any time following an initial public offering to make one written request to Holdings for registration under the Securities Act of part or all of the registrable equity interests held by such stockholders with an aggregate offering price to the public of at least $200 million.

        Piggyback rights.    If Holdings at any time proposed to register under the Securities Act any equity interests on a form and in a manner which would permit registration of the registrable equity interests held by stockholders of Holdings for sale to the public under the Securities Act, Holdings would have given written notice of the proposed registration to each stockholder, who would then have had the right to request that any part of its registrable equity interests be included in such registration, subject to certain limitations.

        Holdback agreements.    Each stockholder agreed that it would not offer for public sale any equity interests during a period not to exceed 90 days (180 days in the case of an initial public offering) after the effective date of any registration statement filed by Holdings in connection with an underwritten public offering (except as part of such underwritten registration or as otherwise permitted by such underwriters), subject to certain limitations.

Amended and Restated Fee Agreement

        In connection with the Mergers, Holdings, AMCE and the Sponsors entered into an Amended and Restated Fee Agreement, which provided for an annual management fee of $5.0 million, payable quarterly and in advance to each Sponsor, on a pro rata basis, for the twelve year duration of the agreement, as well as reimbursements for each Sponsor's respective out-of-pocket expenses in connection with the management services provided under the agreement. In addition, the fee agreement provided for reimbursements by AMCE to the Sponsors for their out-of-pocket expenses and to Holdings of up to $3.5 million for fees payable by Holdings in any single fiscal year in order to maintain AMCE's and its corporate existence, corporate overhead expenses and salaries or other compensation of certain employees. The Amended and Restated Fee Agreement terminated on June 11, 2007, the date of the holdco Merger, and was superseded

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by a substantially identical agreement entered into by AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Holdings, AMC, the Sponsors and other stockholders.

        Upon the consummation of a change in control transaction or an initial public offering, each of the Sponsors would receive, in lieu of quarterly payments of the annual management fee, a fee equal to the net present value of the aggregate annual management fee that would have been payable to the Sponsors during the remainder of the term of the fee agreement (assuming a twelve year term from the date of the original fee agreement), calculated using the treasury rate having a final maturity date that is closest to the twelfth anniversary of the date of the original fee agreement date.

        The fee agreement also provided that AMCE would indemnify the Sponsors against all losses, claims, damages and liabilities arising in connection with the management services provided by the Sponsors under the fee agreement.

        Holdings was owned by the Sponsors, other co-investors and by certain members of management as follows: JPMP (20.784%); Apollo (20.784%); Bain Capital Partners (15.090%); The Carlyle Group (15.090%); Spectrum Equity Investors (9.764%); Weston Presidio Capital IV, L.P. and WPC Entrepreneur Fund II, L.P. (3.899%); Co-Investment Partners, L.P. (3.899%); Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec (3.120%); AlpInvest Partners CS Investments 2003 C.V., AlpInvest Partners Later Stage Co-Investments Custodian II B.V. and AlpInvest Partners Later Stage Co-Investments Custodian IIA B.V. (2.730%); SSB Capital Partners (Master Fund) I, L.P. (1.950%); CSFB Strategic Partners Holdings II, L.P., CSFB Strategic Partners Parallel Holdings II, L.P., CSFB Credit Opportunities Fund (Employee), L.P. and CSFB Credit Opportunities Fund (Helios), L.P. (1.560%); Credit Suisse Anlagestiftung, Pearl Holding Limited, Vega Invest (Guernsey) Limited and Partners Group Private Equity Performance Holding Limited (0.780%); Screen Investors 2004, LLC (0.152%); and members of management (0.400%)(1).


(1)
All percentage ownerships are approximate.

Control Arrangement

        The sponsors have the ability to control the Company's affairs and policies and the election of directors and appointment of management.

Continuing Service Agreement

        In connection with the termination of his current employment agreement with Loews, the Company is paying Mr. Travis Reid severance of $87,500 per month for 18 months following the closing of the Mergers, has paid him a lump sum payment of $1,575,000, and provided outplacement assistance and automobile benefits through December 31, 2006. In addition, in order to facilitate integration following the Mergers, the Company entered into an agreement with Mr. Reid, whereby Mr. Reid provided certain transitional consulting services to the Company and reported to Mr. Peter C. Brown, the Company's Chief Executive Officer. Pursuant to the continuing service agreement, the Company paid Mr. Reid a consulting each of the next four months and $16,667 for the final five months. The continuing services agreement terminated in February 2007.

Option Grant to Travis Reid

        Pursuant to his Continuing Service Agreement, effective as of January 26, 2006, Holdings has granted Mr. Reid an option under the Holdings 2004 Stock Option Plan to acquire Class N Common Stock at an exercise price not less than the fair market value (as determined by the Board of Directors of Holdings) on the date of grant. The option is subject to other terms and conditions substantially similar to the terms of Holdings options currently held by employees and is also subject to the Management Stockholders Agreement. The option vests in three installments on December 23, 2006, 2007 and 2008, and vests in full upon a change of control of Holdings or AMCE.

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Cinemex

        Cinemex from time to time purchases services or enters into arrangements with parties related to its employees. For example, Miguel Angel Dávila, Chief Executive Officer and President of Cinemex and on the board of Cinemex, and Adolfo Fastlicht Kurián, a Director of Cinemex, are minority investors in the construction of the new shopping center where one of Cinemex's new theatres opened in December 2004. Mr. Kurián's father is the general manager of three construction companies that provide theatre construction services to Cinemex and Mr. Kurián is an investor in these companies. In addition, Cinemex signed a waiver to allow a McDonald's restaurant owned by Mr. Kurián's wife to open in a shopping center where, under the lease, the landlord was prohibited from leasing space to a business that would compete with the theatre's concessions. A relative of Mr. Dávila is the manager of Consultores en Información Electrónica, S.A. de C.V., the company which renders web hosting, electronic marketing, e-mail and software services to one of Cinemex's subsidiaries. This arrangement may be terminated by Cinemex upon 30-days notice.

Market Making Transactions

        On August 18, 2004, Holdings sold $304,000,000 in aggregate principal amount at maturity of its 12% Senior Discount Notes due 2014 (the "Holdco Notes"). On the same date, Marquee sold $250,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of its 85/8% Senior Notes due 2012 and $205,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of its Senior Floating Notes due 2010 (Collectively, the "Senior Notes"). J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., an affiliate of JPMP which owns approximately 20.8% of Holdings, was an initial purchaser of both the Holdco Notes and the Senior Notes.

        On January 26, 2006 AMCE sold $325,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of its 11% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2016. JP Morgan Securities Inc., an affiliate of JPMP which owns approximately 20.8% of Holdings, was an initial purchaser of these notes. Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, whose affiliates own approximately 1.6% of Holdings, was also an initial purchaser of these notes.

Stockholder Transactions

        On December 23, 2003 the Company's Board of Directors approved payment by the Company of legal fees in the amount of $590,000 and reimbursement of other out-of-pocket expenses in the amount of $170,000 on behalf of the initial purchasers of our preferred stock. On November 18, 2003 and December 23, 2003 the Company's Board of Directors approved payment by the Company of legal fees in the amount of $190,000 on behalf of the Company's Class B Stockholder. The costs were incurred in connection with the consideration of a possible business combination between the Company and Loews Cineplex Entertainment Corporation.

        In connection with the merger with Marquee, Apollo received an aggregate amount of cash proceeds for its shares of approximately (i) $869.8 million, including $91.1 million attributable to the special change in control distribution payable to Apollo pursuant to the terms of the Series A convertible preferred stock. The Company was required to pay the Marquee Sponsors an annual management fee of up to $2.0 million in the aggregate, payable quarterly, under the Management Fee Agreement. In connection with the merger with Marquee, Holdings, Marquee and the Marquee Sponsors entered into a management fee agreement pursuant to which AMCE, as the surviving corporation in the merger with Marquee, paid to each of JPMP and Apollo a one-time sponsorship fee of $10.0 million in consideration of the completion of the merger with Marquee and the capitalization of Holdings. The Company recorded the one-time sponsorship fees paid to JPMP and Apollo of $10 million each as General and Administrative: Merger, acquisition and transaction costs for the Successor period from inception on July 16, 2004 through March 31, 2005. The management fee agreement also provided for an annual management fee of $2.0 million, payable quarterly and in advance to each Marquee Sponsor for the duration of the agreement, as well as reimbursements for each Marquee sponsor's respective out-of-pocket expenses in connection with the management services provided under the agreement. In addition, the management fee agreement provided for reimbursements

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of up to $3.5 million for fees payable by Holdings in any single fiscal year in order to maintain its corporate existence, corporate overhead expenses and salaries or other compensation of certain employees. AMCE made cash payments of $1.0 million to the Marquee Sponsors for the annual management fee during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005. Also in connection with the merger with Marquee, the Company paid legal fees on behalf of JPMP and Apollo of $6.0 million each and paid legal fees on behalf of the Company's Class B Stockholder of $170,000. Following consummation of the merger with Marquee, the Company became a privately-held company, wholly owned by Holdings.

NOTE 20—CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PARENT COMPANY

        Marquee Holdings Inc. is a holding company that conducts substantially all of its business operations through its subsidiaries and was formed on July 16, 2004. The financial statements for the Successor periods ending March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006 and for the period from July 16, 2004 through March 31, 2005 are for Marquee Holdings Inc. Refer to Note 18 for the parent company financial information of the Predecessor for the period from April 2, 2004 through December 23, 2004.

        There are significant restrictions on the Company's ability to obtain funds from any of its subsidiaries through dividends, loans or advances. Accordingly, these condensed financial statements have been presented on a "parent-only" basis. Under a parent-only presentation, the Company's investments in its consolidated subsidiaries are presented under the equity method of accounting. These parent-only financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements.

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MARQUEE HOLDINGS INC.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS—PARENT ONLY

(In thousands)

 
  52 Weeks
Ended
March 29,
2007

  52 Weeks
Ended
March 30,
2006

  From Inception
July 16, 2004
through
March 31,
2005

 
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

 
Costs and Expenses                    
  General and administrative:                    
    Merger, acquisition and transaction costs   $ 2,451   $ 36   $ 18  
    Other     —     267     15  
   
 
 
 
    Total costs and expenses     2,451     303     33  
   
 
 
 
Other expense (income)                    
  Equity in (earnings) loss of AMC Entertainment Inc.     (134,079 )   190,876     34,763  
  Interest expense                    
    Corporate borrowings     25,730     22,902     12,834  
  Investment income     (209 )   (258 )   (840 )
   
 
 
 
Total other (income) expense     (108,558 )   213,520     46,757  
   
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) before income taxes     106,107     (213,823 )   (46,790 )
Income tax provision (benefit)     (10,800 )   2,400     (2,400 )
   
 
 
 
Net earnings (loss)   $ 116,907   $ (216,223 ) $ (44,390 )
   
 
 
 

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MARQUEE HOLDINGS INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS—PARENT ONLY

(In thousands, except share data)

 
  March 29,
2007

  March 30,
2006

 
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

 
ASSETS              
Cash and equivalents   $ 2,370   $ 2,251  
   
 
 
  Total current assets     2,370     2,251  
Goodwill     10,800     —  
Investment in AMC Entertainment Inc.     1,391,880     1,243,909  
Deferred income taxes           —  
Other long-term assets     3,972     4,396  
   
 
 
  Total assets   $ 1,409,022   $ 1,250,556  
   
 
 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Current liabilities:              
  Due to AMC Entertainment Inc.   $ 3,253   $ 1,886  
  Accrued expenses and other liabilities     1,181     159  
   
 
 
    Total current liabilities     4,434     2,045  
Corporate borrowings     230,405     205,127  
Other long-term liabilities     7,130     742  
   
 
 
  Total liabilities     241,969     207,914  
   
 
 

Stockholders' Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Class A-1 Common Stock voting ($.01 par value, 1,500,000 shares authorized; 382,475.00000 and 0 shares issued and outstanding as of March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, respectively)     4     4  
  Class A-2 Common Stock voting ($.01 par value, 1,500,000 shares authorized; 382,475.00000 and 0 shares issued and outstanding as of March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, respectively)     4     4  
  Class N Common Stock nonvoting ($.01 par value, 375,000 shares authorized; 5,128.77496 and 0 shares issued and outstanding as of March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, respectively)     —     —  
  Class L-1 Common Stock voting ($.01 par value, 1,500,000 shares authorized; 256,085.61252 and 0 shares issued and outstanding as of March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, respectively)     3     3  
  Class L-2 Common Stock voting ($.01 par value, 1,500,000 shares authorized; 256,085.61252 and 0 shares issued and outstanding as of March 29, 2007 and March 30, 2006, respectively)     3     3  
  Additional paid-in capital     1,314,579     1,313,899  
  Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)     (3,834 )   (10,658 )
  Accumulated deficit     (143,706 )   (260,613 )
   
 
 
    Total stockholders' equity     1,167,053     1,042,642  
   
 
 
    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   $ 1,409,022   $ 1,250,556  
   
 
 

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MARQUEE HOLDINGS INC.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS—PARENT ONLY

(In thousands)

 
  52 Weeks
Ended
March 29, 2007

  52 Weeks
Ended
March 30, 2006

  From Inception
July 16, 2004
through
March 31, 2005

 
 
  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

 
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS                    
Cash flows from operating activities                    
  Net earnings (loss)   $ 116,907   $ (216,223 ) $ (44,390 )
  Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:                    
  Amortization of discount on corporate borrowings     25,278     22,566     12,643  
  Deferred income taxes     (10,800 )   2,400     (2,400 )
  Equity in (earnings) loss of AMC Entertainment Inc.     (134,079 )   190,876     34,763  
  Net change in operating activities:                    
    Receivables     1,367     701     1,185  
    Accrueds and other liabilities     1,022     (21 )   180  
  Other, net     453     (428 )   187  
   
 
 
 
  Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities     148     (129 )   2,168  
   
 
 
 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Investment in AMC Entertainment Inc.     —     —     (934,901 )
   
 
 
 
  Net cash (used in) investing activities     —     —     (934,901 )
   
 
 
 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Proceeds from issuance of 12% Senior Discount Notes due 2014     —     —     169,918  
  Proceeds from issuance of common stock     —     —     769,350  
  Deferred financing costs     (29 )   384     (4,539 )
   
 
 
 
  Net cash provided by financing activities     (29 )   384     934,729  
   
 
 
 
Net increase in cash and equivalents     119     255     1,996  
Cash and equivalents at beginning of year     2,251     1,996     —  
   
 
 
 
Cash and equivalents at end of year   $ 2,370   $ 2,251   $ 1,996  
   
 
 
 

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MARQUEE HOLDINGS INC.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY—PARENT ONLY

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 
   
   
   
   
  Class A-1
Voting
Common Stock

  Class A-2
Voting
Common Stock

  Class N
Nonvoting
Common Stock

  Class L-1
Voting
Common Stock

  Class L-2
Voting
Common Stock

  Convertible
Class B Stock

   
   
   
   
 
 
  Preferred Stock
  Common Stock
   
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

  Retained
Earnings
(Accumulated
Deficit)

   
 
 
  Additional
Paid-in
Capital

  Total
Stockholders'
Equity

 
 
  Shares
  Amount
  Shares
  Amount
  Shares
  Amount
  Shares
  Amount
  Shares
  Amount
  Shares
  Amount
  Shares
  Amount
  Shares
  Amount
 
Successor from Inception on July 16, 2004 through March 30, 2006                                                                                                          
Balance, July 16, 2004   —   $ —   —   $ —   —   $ —   —   $ —   —   $ —   —     —   —   $ —   —   $ —   $ —   $ —   $ —   $ —  
Comprehensive loss:                                                                                                          
  Net loss   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     —     (44,390 )   (44,390 )
  Foreign currency translation adjustment   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     430     —     430  
Unrealized loss on marketable securities   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     (45 )   —   (45
)
Comprehensive loss                                                                                                       (44,005 )
  Stock-based compensation- options   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     443     —     —     443  
  Issuance of Common Stock   —     —   769,350     8   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     765,592     —     —     765,600  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, March 31, 2005   —     —   769,350     8   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     766,035     385     (44,390 )   722,038  
Comprehensive loss:                                                                                                          
  Net loss   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     —     (216,223 )   (216,223 )
  Foreign currency translation adjustment   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     (11,685 )   —     (11,685 )
Additional minimum pension liability   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     (172 )   —     (172 )
Unrealized gain on Cinemex swap agreements   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     594     —     594  
Unrealized loss on marketable securities   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     220     —   220
 
Comprehensive loss                                                                                                       (227,266 )
  Stock-based compensation- options   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     7,199     —     —     7,199  
  Issuance of Common Stock for Merger   —     —   (769,350 )   (8 ) 382,475.00000     4   382,475.00000     4   5,128.77496         256,085.61252     3   256,085.61252     3   —     —     540,665     —     —     540,671  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, March 30, 2006   —     —   —     —   382,475.00000     4   382,475.00000     4   5,128.77496     —   256,085.61252     3   256,085.61252     3   —     —     1,313,899     (10,658 )   (260,613 )   1,042,642  
Comprehensive earnings:                                                                                                          
  Net earnings   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     —     116,907     116,907  
  Foreign currency translation adjustment   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     (5,037 )   —     (5,037 )
Additional minimum pension liability   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     (139 )   —     (139 )
Unrealized loss on Cinemex swap agreements   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     (560 )   —     (560 )
Unrealized gain on Cinemex lease agreements   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     80     —     80  
Unrealized loss on marketable securities   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     339     —   339
 
Comprehensive earnings                                                                                                       111,590  
  Adjustment for initially applying SFAS No. 158   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     12,141     —     12,141  
  Stock-based compensation- options   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     4,180     —     —     4,180  
  Revised value of Common Stock issued for Merger   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     (3,500 )   —     —     (3,500 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, March 29, 2007   —   $ —   —   $ —   382,475.00000   $ 4   382,475.00000   $ 4   5,128.77456   $ —   256,085.61252   $ 3   256,085.61252   $ 3   —   $ —   $ 1,314,579   $ (3,834 ) $ (143,706 ) $ 1,167,053  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION

        Holdings is an investment vehicle owned by J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC Apollo Management, L.P. and certain related investment funds and affiliates of Bain Capital Partners, The Carlyle Group and Spectrum Equity Investors. Holdings was formed for the purpose of acquiring AMC Entertainment Inc. ("AMCE") pursuant to a definitive merger agreement approved by AMCE's Board of Directors on July 22, 2004. Holdings is a holding company with no operations of its own and it has one direct subsidiary, AMCE. The condensed financial statements for the period including and after December 23, 2004 are designated as Successor. For the Predecessor periods, AMCE did not have a holding company structure, therefore the results of operations of the Parent Company are the same as those of AMCE.

        The Parent Company follows the accounting policies as described in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements of Marquee Holdings Inc. and subsidiary with the exception of its investment in its subsidiary AMCE for which the Parent Company uses the equity method of accounting.

    Debt

        For a discussion of the debt obligations of the Company and its subsidiaries, refer to Note 18 in the audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere herein.

    Commitments and Contingencies

        For a discussion of the commitments and contingencies of the Company and its subsidiaries, refer to Note 13 Commitments and Contingencies in the audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere herein.

        For further information, reference should be made to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company included in this prospectus

NOTE 21—SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

    (A)
    In May 2007 the Company disposed of its investment in Fandango for total expected proceeds of approximately $20 million of which $17.7 million was received in May 2007 and expects to record a total gain on the sale of approximately $18 million.

    (B)
    On June 11, 2007, Marquee Merger Sub Inc. ("merger sub"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. ("Parent"), merged with and into Holdings, with Holdings continuing as the surviving corporation (the "holdco merger"). As a result of the holdco merger, (i) Holdings became a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent, a newly formed entity controlled by the Sponsors, (ii) each share of Holdings' common stock that was issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the holdco merger was automatically converted into the right to receive a substantially identical share of common stock of Parent, and (iii) each of Holdings' governance agreements was superseded by a substantially identical governance agreement entered into by and among Parent, the Sponsors and our other stockholders. The holdco merger was effected by the Sponsors to facilitate a previously announced debt financing by Parent and a related dividend to our stockholders. There was no change in the components of stockholders' equity as a result of the holdco merger, with the exception of the effect of the related dividend paid to Parent's shareholders subsequent to formation of Parent.


    The holdco merger constituted a change in reporting entity under SFAS No. 154 "Accounting Changes and Error Corrections: a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3". In accordance with the guidance in SFAS No. 154, the change in accounting entity has been retrospectively applied to these financial statements for all periods presented beginning on July 16, 2004, to reflect the new reporting entity for those periods. The consolidated financial

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      statements of Parent include the accounts of Holdings and AMCE, for the period from July 16, 2004 (date of inception) through March 29, 2007, as Parent, Holdings and AMCE were entities under common control. The change in accounting entity had no impact on net earnings (loss), other comprehensive earnings (loss) or earnings (loss) per share for the periods presented.

    (C)
    On June 12, 2007 the Company announced that it had completed a solicitation of consents from holders of Holdings 12% Senior Discount Notes due 2014, and that it had received consents for $301.9 million in aggregate principal amount at maturity of the Discount Notes due 2014, representing 99.32% of the outstanding Discount Notes due 2014. In connection with the receipt of consents, Holdings paid an aggregate consent fee of approximately $4.3 million, representing a consent fee of $14.44 for each $1,000 in principal amount at maturity of Discount Notes due 2014 as to which consents were delivered. Accordingly, the requisite consents to adopt the proposed amendment (the "Amendment") to the indenture pursuant to which the Discount Notes due 2014 were issued were received, and a supplemental indenture to effect the Amendment was executed by Holdings and the trustee under the indenture. The Amendment revised the restricted payments covenant to permit Holdings to make restricted payments in an aggregate amount of $275.0 million prior to making an election to pay cash interest on the Holdings Discount Notes due 2014. The Amendment also contains a covenant by Holdings to make an election on August 15, 2007, the next semi-annual accretion date under the indenture, to pay cash interest on the Discount Notes due 2014. As a result, Holdings is required to make its cash interest payment on the Discount Notes due 2014 on February 15, 2008. Holdings used cash on hand at AMCE to pay a dividend to Holdings' current stockholder of $270.6 million.


    Note 21(D)—Subsequent Event (Unaudited)

    (D)
    On November 14, 2007, the Company entered into an agreement with Richard T. Walsh (formerly executive vice president, AMC Entertainment Inc., and chairman, AMC film programming), which extended the exercise period applicable to his outstanding vested stock options from 90 days following his departure on August 17, 2007 until 60 days after an initial public offering of the common stock of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., or in the event no initial public offering has occurred by June 16, 2008, until January 2, 2009. The Company has accounted for the extension of the exercise term for vested options for Mr. Walsh as a modification under SFAS No. 123(R), Share Based Payment. The Company measured the compensation cost for the modified award by comparing the fair value of the modified award and the fair value of the original award immediately before it was modified, and we will recognize a charge to expense and an offsetting increase to additional paid-in capital for the incremental fair value of the vested awards, which was determined to be $32,326 as calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, during the thirteen weeks ended December 27, 2007. Because Mr. Walsh held no unvested awards and no unvested awards were modified, there is no additional compensation cost to recognize in the future related to his awards.

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NOTE 22—SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS BY QUARTER

(In thousands)

 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  Fiscal Year
 
 
  June 29,
2006

  June 30,
2005

  September 28,
2006

  September 29,
2005

  December 28,
2006

  December 29,
2005

  March 29,
2007

  March 30,
2006

 
 
  2007
  2006
 
Revenues                                                              
  Admissions   $ 435,640   $ 269,954   $ 422,573   $ 262,223   $ 399,773   $ 267,683   $ 401,953   $ 338,174   $ 1,659,939   $ 1,138,034  
  Concessions     181,044     109,138     176,745     102,761     162,675     105,553     165,854     138,576     686,318     456,028  
  Other revenue     29,150     24,710     32,233     22,435     33,908     25,272     20,023     20,399     115,314     92,816  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Total revenues     645,834     403,802     631,551     387,419     596,356     398,508     587,830     497,149     2,461,571     1,686,878  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs and Expenses                                                              
  Film exhibition costs     227,951     148,627     219,220     139,491     204,031     140,334     204,602     166,901     855,804     595,353  
  Concession costs     22,015     11,521     20,777     11,383     18,079     11,442     18,840     16,235     79,711     50,581  
  Operating expense     155,181     103,654     163,259     105,157     151,537     103,382     149,099     139,329     619,076     451,522  
  Rent     112,319     75,805     111,753     75,179     110,344     78,053     111,508     100,841     445,924     329,878  
  General and administrative expense:                                                              
    Merger, acquisition and transaction costs     3,752     1,685     2,074     960     3,537     281     3,084     9,597     12,447     12,523  
    Management fee     1,250     500     1,250     500     1,250     500     1,250     500     5,000     2,000  
    Other(1)(2)     15,773     10,104     14,268     8,975     5,955     10,432     19,879     10,740     55,875     40,251  
  Preopening expense     1,042     8     2,087     728     3,698     3,515     (258 )   2,356     6,569     6,607  
  Theatre and other closure expense     2,043     634     5,667     346     611     410     690     (789 )   9,011     601  
  Restructuring charges     —     3,069     —     839     —     27     —     45     —     3,980  
  Depreciation and amortization     63,896     35,947     64,634     36,600     64,157     35,931     63,785     55,569     256,472     164,047  
  Impairment of long-lived assets(3)     —     —     —     —     —     —     10,686     11,974     10,686     11,974  
  Disposition of assets and other gains     1,436     (667 )   (7,286 )   (103 )   (5,334 )   (297 )   1     70     (11,183 )   (997 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Total costs and expenses     606,658     390,887     597,703     380,055     557,865     384,010     583,166     513,368     2,345,392     1,668,320  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other expense (income)                                                              
  Other (income) expense(4)     (1,460 )   (1,116 )   (5,974 )   (4,931 )   (1,967 )   (5,919 )   (866 )   2,148     (10,267 )   (9,818 )
  Interest expense                                                              
    Corporate borrowings     56,200     30,297     56,600     30,035     57,415     30,503     56,368     48,207     226,583     139,042  
    Capital and financing lease obligations     1,328     1,199     1,190     1,224     1,784     541     1,497     1,104     5,799     4,068  
  Equity in non-consolidated earnings(5)     2,157     646     298     13     1,226     2,919     (237,385 )   4,229     (233,704 )   7,807  
  Investment (income)     (2,528 )   (150 )   (3,532 )   (988 )   (4,221 )   (378 )   (7,910 )   (1,893 )   (18,191 )   (3,409 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Total other expense (income)     55,697     30,876     48,582     25,353     54,237     27,666     (188,296 )   53,795     (29,780 )   137,690  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes     (16,521 )   (17,961 )   (14,734 )   (17,989 )   (15,746 )   (13,168 )   192,960     (70,014 )   145,959     (119,132 )
Income tax provision (benefit)(6)     300     (8,400 )   1,900     (6,900 )   (1,500 )   (4,900 )   30,800     92,000     31,500     71,800  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations     (16,821 )   (9,561 )   (16,634 )   (11,089 )   (14,246 )   (8,268 )   162,160     (162,014 )   114,459     (190,932 )
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income tax     2,679     (21,630 )   (239 )   (3,407 )   (41 )   178     49     (432 )   2,448     (25,291 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings (loss)   $ (14,142 ) $ (31,191 ) $ (16,873 ) $ (14,496 ) $ (14,287 ) $ (8,090 ) $ 162,209   $ (162,446 ) $ 116,907   $ (216,223 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings (loss) per share:                                                              
  Earnings (loss) from continuing operations   $ (13.12 ) $ (12.43 ) $ (12.97 ) $ (14.41 ) $ (11.11 ) $ (10.75 ) $ 126.46   $ (143.37 ) $ 89.26   $ (222.50 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations   $ 2.09   $ (28.11 ) $ (0.19 ) $ (4.43 ) $ (0.03 ) $ 0.23   $ 0.04   $ (0.38 ) $ 1.91   $ (29.47 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings (loss) per share   $ (11.03 ) $ (40.54 ) $ (13.16 ) $ (18.84 ) $ (11.14 ) $ (10.52 ) $ 126.50   $ (143.75 ) $ 91.17   $ (251.97 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:                                                              
  Earnings (loss) from continuing operations   $ (13.12 ) $ (12.43 ) $ (12.97 ) $ (14.41 ) $ (11.11 ) $ (10.75 ) $ 125.32   $ (143.37 ) $ 89.20   $ (222.50 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations   $ 2.09   $ (28.11 ) $ (0.19 ) $ (4.43 ) $ (0.03 ) $ 0.23   $ 0.04   $ (0.38 ) $ 1.91   $ (29.47 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share   $ (11.03 ) $ (40.54 ) $ (13.16 ) $ (18.84 ) $ (11.14 ) $ (10.52 ) $ 125.36   $ (143.75 ) $ 91.11   $ (251.97 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average shares outstanding:                                                              
  Basic     1,282.25     769.35     1,282.25     769.35     1,282.25     769.35     1,282.25     1,130.07     1,282.25     858.12  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Diluted     1,282.25     769.35     1,282.25     769.35     1,282.25     769.35     1,293.95     1,130.07     1,283.20     858.12  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(1)
Curtailment gains of $10,983,000, $787,000, $323,000 and $1,141,000 were recognized in General and administrative expense: Other during the third quarter of fiscal 2007, first quarter of fiscal 2006, second quarter of fiscal 2006 and fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, respectively. See Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2)
The fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 General and administrative expense: Other includes a severance payment of $2,465,000 and accelerated vesting of stock compensation expense of $3,938,000.
(3)
Impairment of long-lived assets includes impairments of theatre assets recorded during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 and 2006. See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(4)
Other income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 includes one time costs $3,488,000 for call premiums, unamortized issuance cots and unamortized premiums related to the redemption of the Company's Notes due 2011, 2012 and the Floating Notes due 2010. Other income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 includes one time costs of $3,535,000 related to unamortized issuance costs resulting from the renegotiation of our credit facility. See Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(5)
Equity in non-consolidated earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 includes a gain on NCM of approximately $238,812,000. See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(6)
Income tax provision for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 includes approximately $116,000,000 of valuation allowance recorded against our net deferred tax assets in U.S. tax jurisdictions. See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

F-102



REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Stockholders of
LCE Holdings, Inc.:

        In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of LCE Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company") at December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2005 and the five months ended December 31, 2004 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/  PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP      

April 7, 2006
New York, New York

F-103



REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Stockholders of
Loews Cineplex Entertainment Corporation:

        In our opinion, the accompanying combined consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the results of operations and cash flows of Loews Cineplex Entertainment Corporation and its subsidiaries and Grupo Cinemex, S.A. de C.V. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Predecessor Company") for the seven months ended July 31, 2004 and the year ended December 31, 2003 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Predecessor Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/  PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP      

April 15, 2005
New York, New York

F-104



LCE HOLDINGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share data)

 
  December 31,
2004

  December 31,
2005

 
ASSETS              
CURRENT ASSETS              
  Cash and cash equivalents   $ 71,015   $ 145,324  
  Accounts and other receivables     34,284     43,159  
  Prepaid rent     9,924     10,052  
  Inventories     3,981     3,887  
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets     11,316     12,058  
   
 
 
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS     130,520     214,480  
PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLDS, NET     732,156     658,744  
OTHER ASSETS              
  Investments in and advances to partnerships     115,577     48,697  
  Goodwill     550,536     549,470  
  Other intangible assets, net     164,483     148,237  
  Assets held for sale     2,408     36,822  
  Deferred charges and other assets     56,278     56,690  
   
 
 
TOTAL ASSETS   $ 1,751,958   $ 1,713,140  
   
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY              
CURRENT LIABILITIES              
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses   $ 133,800   $ 134,028  
  Deferred revenue     33,538     36,105  
  Current maturities of long-term debt     6,401     6,412  
  Current portion of capital lease and financing lease obligations     1,044     1,130  
   
 
 
    TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES     174,783     177,675  
LONG-TERM DEBT     1,031,506     1,037,852  
LONG-TERM CAPITAL LEASE AND FINANCING LEASE OBLIGATIONS     26,989     28,221  
ACCRUED PENSION AND POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS     12,125     14,385  
OTHER LIABILITIES     101,165     90,168  
   
 
 
  TOTAL LIABILITIES     1,346,568     1,348,301  
   
 
 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES              
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY              
Class A-1 common stock voting ($0.001 par value, 13,600,000 shares authorized; 13,285,333 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2004 and 2005)     13     13  
Class A-2 common stock voting ($0.001 par value, 13,600,000 shares authorized; 13,285,333 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2004 and 2005)     13     13  
Class A-3 common stock voting ($0.001 par value, 8,800,000 shares authorized; 8,596,392 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2004 and 2005)     9     9  
Class A-4 common stock voting ($0.001 par value, 37,000,000 shares authorized; nil and 91,948 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2004 and 2005, respectively)     —     1  
Class L common stock voting ($0.001 par value, 4,150,000 shares authorized; 3,907,451 shares and 3,917,667 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2004 and 2005, respectively)     4     4  
Additional paid-in capital     421,632     422,734  
Accumulated other comprehensive income     6,577     9,895  
Retained deficit     (22,858 )   (67,830 )
   
 
 
    TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY     405,390     364,839  
   
 
 
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY   $ 1,751,958   $ 1,713,140  
   
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined consolidated financial statements.

F-105



LCE HOLDINGS, INC.

COMBINED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 
  Combined Consolidated
Predecessor

  Consolidated Successor
 
 
  For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2003

  Period from
January 1 to
July 30,
2004

  Period from
May 27,
(Date of Inception)
to December 31,
2004

  For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2005

 
REVENUES                          
  Box office   $ 628,643   $ 384,814   $ 237,545   $ 580,978  
  Concession     253,406     156,646     94,884     244,625  
  Other     46,189     25,820     23,609     49,113  
   
 
 
 
 
    Total operating revenues     928,238     567,280     356,038     874,716  
EXPENSES                          
  Theatre operations and other expenses     681,493     404,674     264,608     649,290  
  Cost of concessions     35,460     23,365     13,948     36,648  
  General and administrative     60,099     43,334     20,934     53,771  
  Depreciation and amortization     80,940     49,623     45,771     114,063  
  (Gain)/loss on asset disposition     (4,508 )   (3,734 )   1,430     834  
   
 
 
 
 
    Total operating expenses     853,484     517,262     346,691     854,606  
   
 
 
 
 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS     74,754     50,018     9,347     20,110  
Interest expense, net     35,262     16,663     36,005     80,668  
Loss on early extinguishment of debt     —     6,856     882     —  
Equity (income)/loss in long-term investments     1,485     (933 )   (1,438 )   (23,134 )
INCOME/(LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS     38,007     27,432     (26,102 )   (37,424 )
Income tax expense/(benefit)     15,339     12,886     (3,244 )   7,548  
   
 
 
 
 
INCOME/(LOSS) BEFORE DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS     22,668     14,546     (22,858 )   (44,972 )
Discontinued operations, net of tax of $26,592 and $4,720, respectively     56,183     7,417     —     —  
   
 
 
 
 
NET INCOME/(LOSS)   $ 78,851   $ 21,963   $ (22,858 ) $ (44,972 )
   
 
 
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined consolidated financial statements

F-106



LCE HOLDINGS, INC.

COMBINED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share data)

 
  Grupo Cinemex
  Loews Cineplex Entertainment Corporation
 
 
  Series P
Convertible
Preferred
Shares

  Amount
  Series B
Common
Shares

  Amount
  Class A
Voting

  Amount
  Class B
Voting

  Amount
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss

  Additional
Paid-in
Capital

  Retained
Earnings

  Total
Stockholders'
Equity

 
Predecessor Company                                                                  
Balance as of December 31, 2002   3,165,555   $ 58,064   209,773   $ 1,024   48,000   $ —   70,295   $ 1   $ (22,643 ) $ 539,693   $ 30,202   $ 606,341  
Foreign currency translation adjustment   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     1,391     —     —     1,391  
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap contracts   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     (2,396 )   —     —     (2,396 )
Minimum pension liability adjustment   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     (1,279 )   —     —     (1,279 )
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2003   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     —     78,851     78,851  
                                                             
 
Comprehensive income   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     —     —     76,567  
Purchase of additional 1% interest in Loeks-Star Theatres   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     476     —     476  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as of December 31, 2003   3,165,555   $ 58,064   209,773   $ 1,024   48,000   $ —   70,295   $ 1   $ (24,927 ) $ 540,169   $ 109,053   $ 683,384  
Foreign currency translation adjustment   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     (9,949 )   —     —     (9,949 )
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap contracts   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     (257 )   —     —     (257 )
Net income for the seven months ended July 30, 2004   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     —     21,963     21,963  
                                                             
 
Comprehensive income   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     —     —     11,757  
Sale of Canada and Germany to former investors   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     (7,288 )   172,057     —     164,769  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as of July 30, 2004   3,165,555   $ 58,064   209,773   $ 1,024   48,000   $ —   70,295   $ 1   $ (42,421 ) $ 712,226   $ 131,016   $ 859,910  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined consolidated financial statements.

F-107



LCE HOLDINGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share data)

 
  Class A-1
Shares

  Amount
  Class A-2
Shares

  Amount
  Class A-3
Shares

  Amount
  Class A-4
Voting

  Amount
  Class L
Shares

  Amount
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income

  Additional
Paid-In
Capital

  Retained
Deficit

  Total
Stockholders'
Equity

 
Successor Company                                                                            
Balance as of May 27, 2004 (date of inception)   —   $ —   —   $ —   —   $ —   —   $ —   —   $ —   $ —   $ —   $ —   $ —  
Capital Contributions   13,285,333   $ 13   13,285,333   $ 13   8,596,392   $ 9   —   $ —   3,907,451   $ 4   $ —   $ 421,632   $ —   $ 421,671  
Foreign currency translation adjustment   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     3,705     —     —     3,705  
Unrealized income on interest rate swap contracts   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     2,872     —     —     2,872  
Net loss for the period from May 27, 2004 (inception) to December 31, 2004   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     —     (22,858 )   (22,858 )
                                                                       
 
Comprehensive loss   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     —     —     (16,281 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as of December 31, 2004   13,285,333   $ 13   13,285,333   $ 13   8,596,392   $ 9   —   $ —   3,907,451   $ 4   $ 6,577   $ 421,632   $ (22,858 ) $ 405,390  
Foreign currency translation adjustment   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     7,739     —     —     7,739  
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap contracts   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     (3,776 )   —     —     (3,776 )
Minimum pension liability adjustment   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     (1,474 )   —     —     (1,474 )
Unrealized gain on marketable equity securities   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     829     —     —     829  
Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2005   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     —     (44,972 )   (44,972 )
                                                                       
 
Comprehensive loss   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —   —     —     —     —     —     (41,654 )
Sale of equity to LCE management   —     —   —     —   —     —   91,948     1   10,216     —     —     1,102     —     1,103  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance as of December 31, 2005   13,285,333   $ 13   13,285,333   $ 13   8,596,392   $ 9   91,948   $ 1   3,917,667   $ 4   $ 9,895   $ 422,734   $ (67,830 ) $ 364,839  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined consolidated financial statements.

F-108



LCE HOLDINGS, INC.

COMBINED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 
  Combined Consolidated
Predecessor

  Consolidated Successor
 
 
  For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2003

  Period from
January 1 to
July 30,
2004

  Period from
May 27,
(Date of Inception)
to December 31,
2004

  For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2005

 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES                          
  Net income/(loss)   $ 78,851   $ 21,963   $ (22,858 ) $ (44,972 )
  Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:                          
    Gain from discontinued operations     (56,183 )   (7,417 )   —     —  
    Depreciation and amortization     80,940     49,623     45,771     114,063  
    (Gain)/loss on asset disposition     (4,508 )   (3,734 )   1,430     834  
    Loss on early extinguishment of debt     —     6,856     882     —  
    Amortization of debt issuance costs     1,908     1,862     7,916     4,461  
    Equity (income)/loss from long-term investments     1,485     (933 )   (1,438 )   (23,134 )
    Deferred income taxes     10,027     7,503     381     4,199  
    Reorganization costs paid during the period     (3,210 )   (522 )   (352 )   —  
    Restructuring costs paid during the period     (3,065 )   (13 )   (17 )   —  
    Change in restricted cash     11,630     —     —     —  
    Dividends paid to redeemable preferred stockholders     (11,630 )   —     —     —  
    Dividend received from Megabox Cineplex partnership     —     —     —     13,426  
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                          
      Increase in accounts receivable     (8,156 )   (1,621 )   (1,640 )   (8,875 )
      (Decrease)/increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses     (6,131 )   8,724     5,425     (450 )
      Changes in other operating assets and liabilities, net     (2,999 )   (7,065 )   2,597     7,889  
   
 
 
 
 
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities     88,959     75,226     38,097     67,441  
   
 
 
 
 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES                          
  Payment of purchase price to former shareholders     —     —     (1,305,861 )   —  
  Proceeds from sale of Cineplex Odeon Canada     —     205,861     —     —  
  Proceeds from sale of Megabox Cineplex partnership     —     —     —     78,362  
  Proceeds from sale of assets     13,738     7,449     2,350     1,438  
  Investment in/advances to partnerships, net     (4,069 )   (2,370 )   —     —  
  Investment in marketable equity securities     —     —     —     (1,225 )
  Payments made related to preacquisition contingencies     —     —     (3,161 )   (1,905 )
  Payment of purchase price for Magic Johnson Theatres     —     —     —     (3,731 )
  Capital expenditures     (40,895 )   (36,638 )   (17,205 )   (67,326 )
   
 
 
 
 
Net Cash Provided by/(Used in) Investing Activities     (31,226 )   174,302     (1,323,877 )   5,613  
   
 
 
 
 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES                          
  Equity contributions     476     —     421,671     —  
  Purchase of Shares by LCE management     —     —     —     1,103  
  Return of capital from Cineplex Galaxy     163,462     —     —     —  
  Proceeds from revolving credit facility     15,000     —     7,250     —  
  Repayments of revolving credit facilities     (15,000 )   —     (7,250 )   —  
  Proceeds from U.S. Term B Facility     —     —     630,000     —  
  Repayments of U.S. Term B facility     —     —     (1,575 )   (8,000 )
  Proceeds from issuance of senior subordinated notes     —     —     315,000     —  
  Proceeds from Grupo Cinemex Term Loan     —     —     90,000     10,000  
  Repayments under Grupo Cinemex Credit Facilities     —     —     (87,682 )   —  
  Repayments on Term Loan Agreement     (118,868 )   (214,979 )   (92,335 )   —  
  Repayments under Priority Secured Credit Agreement     (3,688 )   (2,400 )   (28,650 )   —  
  Repayment of Loeks-Star Theatres revolving credit line     (50,778 )   —     —     —  
  Payment of Transaction related expenses     —     —     (17,365 )   —  
  Debt issuance costs     (1,757 )   —     (41,556 )   (975 )
  Repayment of mortgage and capital leases     (961 )   (605 )   (448 )   (1,165 )
   
 
 
 
 
Net Cash Provided by/(Used in) Financing Activities     (12,114 )   (217,984 )   1,187,060     963  
   
 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents     (1,837 )   (544 )   (690 )   292  
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents     43,782     31,000     (99,410 )   74,309  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period     95,643     139,425     170,425     71,015  
   
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period   $ 139,425   $ 170,425   $ 71,015   $ 145,324  
   
 
 
 
 
Supplemental cash flow information:                          
  Income taxes paid   $ 12,235   $ 12,277   $ 5,765   $ 8,910  
  Interest paid   $ 34,189   $ 17,600   $ 11,947   $ 74,080  
  New capital lease and financing lease obligations   $ —   $ —   $ 6,748   $ 2,351  
  Assets capitalized under EITF 97-10   $ 1,450   $ 5,268   $ 21,366   $ 7,966  
  Sale/leaseback of assets capitalized under EITF 97-10   $ —   $ —   $ —   $ 21,366  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these combined consolidated financial statements.

F-109



LCE HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO COMBINED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data and as otherwise noted)

NOTE 1—ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS

        On May 27, 2004 ("Date of Inception"), LCE Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Holdings"), was formed by Bain Capital Partners, LLC ("Bain"), The Carlyle Group ("Carlyle") and Spectrum Equity Investors ("Spectrum") (collectively, "the LCE Sponsors") for the purpose of acquiring Loews Cineplex Entertainment Corporation ("LCE") and, indirectly, Grupo Cinemex S.A. de C.V. ("Grupo Cinemex"). On July 30, 2004, Holdings acquired 100% of the capital stock of LCE and, indirectly, Grupo Cinemex for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $1.5 billion (the "Acquisition") pursuant to an agreement between LCE Holdings, Inc. and LCE's former investors, Onex Corporation ("Onex") and OCM Cinema Holdings, LLC ("OCM Cinema") (see Note 3). Holdings is a holding company with no operations of its own.

        The Company, through its holdings of LCE and Grupo Cinemex, is a major film exhibition company with operations and/or investments in the United States, Mexico and Spain. The Company operates theatres under the Loews Theatres, Cineplex Odeon, Cinemex, Magic Johnson and Star Theatres names. The Company's significant partnership operates theatres under the Yelmo Cineplex name. As of December 31, 2005, the Company owns, or has an interest in, and operates 2,169 screens at 191 theatres in 18 states and the District of Columbia, Mexico and Spain. Included in the Company's screen and theatre counts are 311 screens in 27 theatres in Spain at Yelmo Cineplex, S.L. ("Yelmo Cineplex"), in which the Company holds a 50% partnership interest. The Company's principal geographic markets include the metropolitan areas of New York, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington D.C. in the U.S.; Mexico City in Mexico; and Madrid in Spain.

        The Company completed the Acquisition on July 30, 2004 but for accounting purposes and to coincide with its normal financial closing, the Company has utilized July 31, 2004 as the effective date of the Acquisition. The consolidated financial statements presented herein are those of Holdings from its inception on May 27, 2004 through December 31, 2004, and the year ended December 31, 2005 and those of the Predecessor, LCE, for all prior periods through the acquisition date.

        On June 20, 2005, the Company, entered into a definitive merger agreement with Marquee Holdings Inc. ("Marquee"), the holding company of AMC Entertainment Inc. ("AMC"), one of the world's leading film exhibition companies. On January 26, 2006, Marquee completed its merger with the Company. In accordance with the terms of the merger agreement governing the transaction, the Company has been merged into Marquee with Marquee continuing as the holding company of the merged businesses. LCE has similarly been merged into AMC with AMC continuing as the surviving corporation.

        Upon consummation of the merger, the LCE Sponsors and a member of the Company's management received approximately 40% of the outstanding common stock of Marquee, the surviving holding company, in exchange for their equity in the Company. The shareholders of Marquee entered into a stockholders agreement that provided for the governance of Marquee. The previous owners of Marquee are entitled to appoint five directors with a majority of the votes of the board of directors. The previous owners of Holdings are entitled to appoint four directors. The terms of the stockholders agreement also require the consent of a specified majority of the stockholders in order to approve many types of transactions.

NOTE 2—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation/Combination

        The consolidated financial statements of Holdings (Successor) include the accounts of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries, including LCE and Cinemex as of the date of the Acquisition. The combined consolidated financial statements of LCE (Predecessor) include the accounts of LCE and its

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consolidated subsidiaries and, for the period from June 20, 2002 through July 30, 2004, Grupo Cinemex and its consolidated subsidiaries, on a combined basis, as LCE and Grupo Cinemex were entities under common control.

        Majority-owned companies are consolidated and, except where consolidation is required in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Interpretation No. 46(R) ("FIN 46(R)"), "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an interpretation of ARB 51 (revised December 2003)" (see Note 3), 50% or less owned investments in which the Company has significant influence are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates

        The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Revenues, Film Rental and Advertising Costs

        Substantially all box office and concession revenue is recognized when admission and concession sales are completed at the theatres. Other revenue, including on screen advertising, the leasing of theatres for third party events and revenues from third party use of theatre lobby space (including, but not limited to, promotions, placement of game machines, ATMs and other displays), is recognized when services are provided. Amounts collected on advance ticket sales and long-term screen advertising agreements are deferred and recognized in the period earned.

        Film rental costs are recorded when revenue is earned and are based upon the terms of the respective film license agreements. In some cases the final film cost is dependent upon the performance of the film over its duration of play and until this is known, management uses its best estimate of the ultimate settlement of these film costs. Film costs and the related film costs payable are adjusted to the final film settlement in the period the Company settled with the distributors.

        The cost of advertising and marketing programs are charged to operations in the period incurred. Total advertising expenses of LCE were $22.0 million and $11.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2003 and the seven months ended July 30, 2004, respectively. Total advertising expenses of Holdings were $8.8 million and $18.1 million for the period May 27, 2004 (inception) through December 31, 2004 and the year ended December 31, 2005, respectively.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

        The Company considers all operating funds held in financial institutions, cash held by the theatres and all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.

Inventories

        Inventories of concession products are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by the first-in, first-out method.

Deferred Charges and Other Assets

        Deferred charges and other assets consist principally of deferred debt issuance costs, prepaid property taxes, deferred income taxes, prepaid rent and security deposits. The deferred debt issuance costs are

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amortized on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest method, over the life of the respective debt and recorded as a component of interest expense.

Long-term Investments in/Advances to Partnerships

        Except where consolidation is required in accordance with FIN 46(R) investments in partnerships are recorded under the equity method of accounting. Under the equity method, the cost of the investment is adjusted to reflect the Company's proportionate share of the partnerships' operating results. Advances to partnerships represent advances to the respective partnerships in which the Company has an interest for working capital and other capital requirements.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

        Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities are reflected in the financial statements at carrying value, which approximates fair value. Variable rate long-term debt principally consists of obligations which carry floating interest rates and which approximate current market rates. The Company's senior subordinated notes carry a fixed rate of 9%. As of December 31, 2004 and 2005 the face amount of the senior subordinated notes was $315 million and the fair market value was $341.0 million and $318.9 million, respectively.

Derivatives

        From time to time, the Company utilizes derivative financial instruments to reduce interest rate risk. The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," which was amended by SFAS No. 149, "Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities", the interest rate swaps held by the Company (see Note 11) have been designated as cash flow hedges and qualify for hedge accounting. Under hedge accounting, changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps are reported as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) in the Company's consolidated balance sheet.

Property, Equipment and Leaseholds

        Property, equipment and leaseholds are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Costs include major expenditures for new build theatres, renovations, expansions, improvements and replacements that extend useful lives or increase capacity and interest costs associated with significant capital additions. Depreciation and amortization are provided on the straight-line basis over the following useful lives:

Buildings(a)   30-40 years
Equipment   5-10 years
Leasehold Improvements   The shorter of the initial fixed term of the lease and the useful
life of the related asset

(a)
For owned buildings constructed on leased property the useful life does not exceed the fixed term of the land lease.

Capitalized Software Costs

        The Company expenses costs incurred in the preliminary project stage of developing or acquiring internal use software, such as research and feasibility studies, as well as costs incurred in the post-implementation/operational stage, such as maintenance and training. Capitalization of software development costs occur only after the preliminary project stage is complete, management authorizes the

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project and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used for the function intended. The capitalized costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the three year estimated useful life of the software.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

        Goodwill represents the excess purchase price of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired in business combinations over their estimated fair value. Other identifiable intangible assets primarily represent management agreements, non-compete agreements, screen advertising contracts, tradenames and beneficial leases. The following criteria are considered in determining the recognition of intangible assets: (1) the intangible asset arises from contractual or other rights, or (2) the intangible asset is separable or divisible from the acquired entity and capable of being sold, transferred, licensed, returned or exchanged. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their respective useful lives.

        Goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets are reviewed and tested for impairment annually at December 31 and any time an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value for a reporting unit below its carrying amount. The Company determines the fair value of each reporting unit using discounted cash flow analysis and compares such values to the respective reporting unit's carrying amount. While the Company believes its estimates of future cash flows and discount rates are reasonable, different assumptions regarding such cash flows and discount rates could materially affect the evaluation.

Long-Lived Assets

        The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment based on estimated future undiscounted cash flows attributable to the assets. In the event such cash flows are not expected to be sufficient to recover the recorded value of the assets, the assets are written down to their estimated fair values. Absent estimates of fair value from alternative sources (published pricing, third-party valuations, etc.) the Company's estimate of fair value is based on discounted future cash flows. While the Company believes its estimates of future cash flows are reasonable, different assumptions regarding such cash flows could materially affect the evaluation.

Income Taxes

        Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts, less applicable allowances, of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates that the Company expects to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred income tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The probable utilization of these future tax attributes is also separately assessed based on existing facts and circumstances and allowances, if any, are assessed and adjusted during each reporting period.

Foreign Currency Translation

        The Company's foreign entities utilize the local currency as their functional currency. Accordingly, the Company's foreign entities' financial statements have been translated from their respective functional currencies into U.S. dollars using (a) current exchange rates for asset and liability accounts and (b) the weighted average exchange rate of the reporting period for revenues and expenses. The effects of translating foreign currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are included in the accumulated other comprehensive income account in stockholders' equity. Gains and losses on foreign currency transactions are not significant to operations and have been included in operating expenses.

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        For the period that Grupo Cinemex has been combined and consolidated, Mexico was not considered a highly or hyper inflationary economy. If Mexico becomes a highly or hyper inflationary economy, the Company may need to record translation gains and losses in its income statement.

Leases

        The majority of the Company's operations are conducted in premises occupied under lease agreements with initial base terms ranging generally from five to 40 years, with certain leases containing options to extend the leases, generally in intervals of five to ten years. The Company does not believe that exercise of the renewal options in its leases are reasonably assured at the inception of the lease agreements and therefore, considers the initial base term as the lease term under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 13, Accounting for Leases ("SFAS No. 13"). The leases provide for fixed and escalating rentals, contingent escalating rentals based on the Consumer Price Index not to exceed certain specified amounts and contingent rentals based on revenues with a guaranteed minimum.

        The Company has historically recorded rent expense for its operating leases with reasonably assured rent increases in accordance with FASB Technical Bulletin 85-3 Accounting for Operating Leases with Scheduled Rent Increases on a straight-line basis from the "lease commencement date" (the theatre opening date) as specified in the lease agreement until the end of the base lease term. The Company has historically viewed "rent holidays" as an inducement contained in the lease agreement that provides for a period of "free rent" during the lease term and believed that it did not have "rent holidays" in its lease agreements.

        During 2005, the Company determined that its lease terms commence at the time it obtains "control and access" to the leased premises, which is generally a date prior to the "lease commencement date" contained in the lease agreements. The Company has evaluated the impact of a change in the commencement date of its lease terms based on when it has "control and access" to the leased premises and has determined that the impact was immaterial to the current and prior periods presented.

        Commencing in 2005, the Company records rent expense for its operating leases on a straight-line basis over the base term of the lease agreements commencing with the date the Company has "control and access" to the leased premises. The estimated useful lives for leasehold improvements reflect the shorter of the base terms of the corresponding lease agreements or the economic life of the leasehold improvements.

        The Company evaluates the classification of its leases following the guidance in SFAS No. 13. Leases that qualify as capital leases are recorded at the present value of the future minimum rentals over the base term of the lease using the Company's incremental borrowing rate. Capital lease assets are assigned an estimated useful life at the inception of the lease that corresponds with the base term of the lease.

Financing Lease Obligations

        The Company considers the provisions of EITF No. 97-10, "The Effect of Lessee Involvement in Asset Construction" ("EITF 97-10"), when it is involved in the construction of an asset that will be leased when the construction is completed, to determine if it is, pursuant to EITF 97-10, the owner of such assets during the construction period. If the Company is considered the owner, the Company capitalizes the costs of the property with which the Company is involved during the construction period. A corresponding financing lease obligation is recorded in other long-term liabilities. Once construction is completed, the Company considers the requirements of SFAS No. 98, "Accounting for Leases", for sale/leaseback treatment, and if the arrangement meets the requirements for sale treatment, the asset and obligation are removed. If the Company fails to meet the requirements for sale treatment, the liability is reclassified to capital lease and financing lease obligation on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The asset and financing lease obligation are amortized over the initial fixed lease term.

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Stock Based Compensation

        As permitted under SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation," ("SFAS No. 123") the Company elected to account for its stock based compensation plans under the provisions of Accounting Principles Board ("APB") opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and related interpretations. No stock options were outstanding prior to November 2004. No stock-based compensation expense was recorded in the period May 27, 2004 through December 31, 2004 or the year ended December 31, 2005, as all stock options granted had an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the underlying stock on the date of grant.

        For purposes of the disclosure below, compensation costs for the stock based compensation plans have been determined based upon the SFAS No. 123 fair value method, utilizing the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the following assumptions:

 
  2004
  2005
 
Expected life (years)   7.0   7.0  
Expected volatility   37.0 % 39.0 %
Expected dividend yield   —   —  
Risk free interest rate   3.92 % 3.80%-4.39 %

        If the fair value method had been applied to stock option grants, the Company's net loss for the period May 27, 2004 through December 31, 2004 and the year ended December 31, 2005 would have changed as follows:

 
  2004
  2005
 
Net loss              
As reported   $ (22,858 ) $ (44,972 )
Deduct: total stock-based compensation expense determined under fair value method     (6 )   (939 )
   
 
 
Pro forma   $ (22,864 ) $ (45,911 )
   
 
 

New Accounting Pronouncements

        In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB Statement No. 123 (revised 2004) ("SFAS 123(R)"), "Share-Based Payment", which replaces FASB Statement No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS No. 123") and supercedes Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25 "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" ("APB No. 25"). SFAS 123(R) eliminates the ability to account for share-based compensation transactions using APB No. 25 and requires that such transactions be accounted for using a fair value-based method. SFAS 123(R) covers a wide range of share-based compensation arrangements including share options, restricted share plans, performance-based awards, share appreciation rights, and employee share purchase plans.

        In April 2005, the SEC delayed the effective date of SFAS No. 123(R) for public companies until the first fiscal year beginning after June 15, 2005. As such, the Company will be required to apply SFAS No. 123(R) beginning in 2006. Until such implementation, the Company will continue to apply the disclosure-only requirements of SFAS No. 123 and will apply intrinsic value accounting for its employee stock options that defines compensation cost for stock options, if any, as the excess of the quoted market price of the stock at the date of grant over the amount an employee must pay to acquire the stock. The adoption of FASB 123(R) will not have a material impact on the results of operations or financial position of the Company, as all outstanding stock options were cancelled in connection with the AMC merger.

        In March 2005, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 47, "Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations" ("FIN 47"). FIN 47 is an interpretation of SFAS 143, "Asset Retirement

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Obligations", which was issued in June 2001. FIN 47 was issued to address diverse accounting practices that have developed with regard to the timing of liability recognition for legal obligations associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset in which the timing and (or) method of settlement are conditional on a future event that may or may not be within the control of the entity. According to FIN 47, uncertainty about the timing and (or) method of settlement of a conditional asset retirement obligation should be factored into the measurement of the liability when sufficient information exists. FIN 47 also clarifies when an entity would have sufficient information to reasonably estimate the fair value of an asset retirement obligation. The provisions of FIN 47 have been adopted by the Company and did not have a material impact on the results of operations or financial position of the Company.

        In May 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154 "Accounting Changes and Error Corrections" ("SFAS 154"), a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20, "Accounting Changes", and FASB Statement No. 3, "Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements", effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. SFAS 154 changes the requirements for the accounting for and reporting of a voluntary change in accounting principle as well as the changes required by an accounting pronouncement that does not include specific transition provisions. SFAS 154 is not expected to have a material impact on the results of operations or financial position of the Company.

        In October 2005, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) 13-1, Accounting for Rental Costs Incurred during a Construction Period. FSP 13-1 clarifies there is no distinction between the right to use a leased asset during the construction period and the right to use that asset after the construction period. Accordingly, companies will no longer be able to capitalize rental costs during the construction period and will be required to expense these costs as incurred. This FSP is effective for the first reporting period beginning after December 15, 2005. The provisions of FSP 13-1 are consistent with the Company's accounting policies.

NOTE 3—ACQUISITIONS

Acquisition of LCE and Grupo Cinemex

        On June 18, 2004, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with LCE's former stockholders, including Onex and OCM Cinema, pursuant to which the Company agreed to acquire 100% of the capital stock of LCE and, indirectly, 100% of the capital stock of Grupo Cinemex for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $1.5 billion. On July 30, 2004, the Company completed the Acquisition.

        Prior to the Acquisition, LCE also had operations in Canada and Germany. As a condition to, and immediately prior to, the closing of the Acquisition, LCE sold 100% of the shares of capital stock of Cineplex Odeon Corporation ("COC"), its Canadian subsidiary, and its interest in Neue Filmpalast GmbH & Co. KG, a German partnership, to affiliates of Onex and OCM Cinema for a cash purchase price of $205.9 million (see Note 4). The proceeds from this sale were utilized by LCE to repay debt outstanding under its old credit facilities.

        The aggregate purchase price of approximately $1.5 billion includes assumed debt facilities and was financed with new borrowings by the Company, including a new senior secured credit facility ($630.0 million), the issuance of senior subordinated notes ($315.0 million), a borrowing under a new revolving credit facility ($2.0 million), cash equity investments by the new investor group ($421.7 million) and cash from LCE's operations ($112.0 million). A portion of these proceeds was used to pay fees related to the closing of the Acquisition. Concurrent with the Acquisition, LCE's remaining term loan ($92.3 million) and the priority secured credit facility ($28.7 million) were repaid.

        The purchase price under the Stock Purchase Agreement was fixed and there were no adjustments that would result in a change in the overall purchase price.

        The Acquisition was accounted for as a purchase in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 141, "Business Combinations." Under purchase accounting, the acquisition

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consideration was allocated to the Company's assets and liabilities based upon their relative fair values. The consideration remaining was allocated to identifiable intangibles with a finite life and is being amortized over that life, as well as to goodwill and identifiable intangibles with infinite lives, which will be evaluated, at least, on an annual basis to determine impairment and adjusted accordingly. The allocation of the acquisition consideration was based on management's analysis with the assistance of a valuation completed during the fourth quarter of 2004.

        The following is a summary of the opening balance sheet of the acquired company:

 
  Balances at
July 30,
2004

 
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 58,632  
Other current assets     53,064  
Property and equipment     739,776  
Goodwill     545,135  
Intangible assets     168,739  
Other non-current assets     166,962  
Current liabilities     158,664  
Long-term debt     1,032,821  
Other long-term liabilities     119,152  
   
 
  Net assets   $ 421,671 (a)
   
 

(a)
Reflects the net assets of the acquired company of $421.7 million (purchase price of $1,480.8 million less the new debt issued as part of the Transactions ($947.2 million) and cash on hand utilized to pay various fees and expenses ($111.9 million)).

        The Company incurred a total of $59.2 million of fees and expenses as a result of the Acquisition. These fees and expenses were primarily comprised of accounting, legal and professional fees, financial advisory and investment banking fees and fees paid to other service providers including $20.0 million paid to related parties (see Note 15). Of the $59.2 million of fees and expenses incurred $41.6 million was related to debt issuance costs and was capitalized and $17.6 million was Acquisition related costs of which $16.9 million was capitalized as part of the Purchase price and $700 was expensed.

        The amount recorded for goodwill is not subject to amortization, is reported at the reporting unit level and is not deductible for tax purposes. Refer to Note 8 for additional information regarding the goodwill and intangibles recorded.

Pro Forma Information

        The unaudited pro forma financial information presented below sets forth the Company's historical statements of operations for the periods indicated and gives effect to the Acquisition as if it took place at the beginning of each period presented below. Such information is presented for comparative purposes only and is not intended to represent what the Company's results of operations would actually have been had these transactions occurred at the beginning of each period presented.

 
  Pro forma for the
year ended
December 31, 2003

  Pro forma for the
year ended
December 31, 2004

 
 
  (unaudited)

  (unaudited)

 
Total operating revenues   $ 928,238   $ 923,318  
Income from operations   $ 54,620   $ 47,620  
Net loss   $ (7,511 ) $ (19,781 )

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Acquisition of additional interest in Magic Johnson Theatres

        In August of 2005, the Company acquired an additional 49.99% interest in Magic Johnson Theatres ("MJT") from its partner in the MJT partnership, Johnson Development Corporation, for total consideration of $3.7 million, including professional fees paid by the Company and, on the same day, the partnership was converted from a general partnership to a limited partnership. Johnson Development Corporation retained a .01% interest in the limited partnership. The Company had previously consolidated the operating results and financial position of the MJT partnership as a result of the Company's adoption of FIN 46(R), therefore, this transaction has not had any significant effect on the results of operations or financial position of the Company. The $3.7 million purchase price has been allocated to goodwill, as all MJT assets were stated at fair value as estimated by management. The amount recorded for Goodwill is not subject to amortization and is not deductible for tax purposes.

NOTE 4—DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

        In January 2004, LCE management committed to a plan to sell COC, its wholly owned subsidiary (comprising its Canadian operations, including its interest in the Cineplex Galaxy Limited Partnership), to Onex and OCM Cinema. This transaction closed on July 30, 2004. As a result of that decision, LCE has reported COC's results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2003 and the seven months ended July 30, 2004 as discontinued operations. COC generated total revenue of $198.5 million and $159.7 million and income before taxes of $74.5 million and $12.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2003 and the seven months ended July 30, 2004, respectively. As this sale was a transaction among parties under common control, the excess of the proceeds received ($205.9 million) over the book value of the assets sold ($33.3 million) has been recorded as a capital contribution ($172.6 million).

NOTE 5—ACCOUNTS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

        Accounts and other receivables consists of:

 
  December 31, 2004
  December 31, 2005
Trade receivables   $ 16,114   $ 20,131
Taxes receivable     15,903     18,120
Other     2,267     4,908
   
 
  Total accounts and other receivables   $ 34,284   $ 43,159
   
 

        No single customer accounts for more than 10% of total trade receivables or total revenues as of and for all periods presented.

NOTE 6—PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLDS

        Property, equipment and leaseholds consists of:

 
  December 31, 2004
  December 31, 2005
Land   $ 31,754   $ 26,861
Buildings and leasehold improvements     520,394     539,185
Equipment     178,438     206,649
Software     988     1,230
Construction in progress     41,442     19,991
   
 
  Total property, equipment and leaseholds     773,016     793,916
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization     40,860     135,172
   
 
    $ 732,156   $ 658,744
   
 

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        Depreciation expense of LCE was $77.2 million and $45.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2003 and the seven months ended July 30, 2004, respectively. Depreciation expense of Holdings was $39.7 million and $103.0 million for the period May 27, 2004 (inception) through December 31, 2004 and the year ended December 31, 2005, respectively. LCE's amortization expense for capitalized software costs was $404 and $257 for the year ended December 31, 2003 and the seven months ended July 30, 2004, respectively. Holdings' amortization expense for capitalized software costs was $207 and $474 for the period May 27, 2004 (inception) through December 31, 2004 and the year ended December 31, 2005, respectively.

        The cost of property and equipment under capital lease and financing lease obligations is classified as buildings and leasehold improvements and amounted to $21.3 million and $24.0 million as of December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2005, respectively, with accumulated depreciation of $401 and $1.5 million as of December 31, 2004 and 2005, respectively.

        Interest costs during the period of development and construction of new theatre properties are capitalized as part of the historical cost of the asset. Interest capitalized by LCE during the year ended December 31, 2003 and the seven months ended July 30, 2004 was $42 and $107, respectively. Interest capitalized by Holdings during the period May 27, 2004 (inception) through December 31, 2004 and the year ended December 31, 2005 was $137 and $196, respectively.

        Occasionally, the Company is responsible for the construction of leased theatres and for paying project costs that are in excess of an agreed-upon amount to be reimbursed from the developer. EITF Issue No. 97-10, "The Effect of Lessee Involvement in Asset Construction", requires the Company to be considered the owner (for accounting purposes) of these types of projects during the construction period. As a result, the Company has recorded $21.4 million and $8.0 million of construction project costs and corresponding obligations on its consolidated balance sheet related to these types of projects as of December 31, 2004 and 2005, respectively.

        LCE has recognized a provision for asset impairment of $1.8 million for the seven months ended July 30, 2004 and Holdings has recognized a provision for asset impairment of $2.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2005 related to certain theatre leasehold improvements and equipment. These charges are included in Depreciation and amortization line in the combined consolidated statement of operations. There were no such charges recognized for the year ended December 31, 2003 and the period May 27, 2004 (inception) through December 31, 2004.

NOTE 7—ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

        On December 2, 2004, the Company entered into an agreement to sell one of its theatre properties located in Arizona. As a result of this transaction, the Company has classified $2.4 million on its December 31, 2004 and 2005 consolidated balance sheet as Assets held for sale. This balance reflected the fair value of the theatre property to be sold. The Company determined that there was no impairment write-down deemed necessary for this property.

        On August 31, 2005, the Company entered into an agreement to sell a theatre property located in New Jersey. As a result of this transaction, the Company has classified $5.0 million on its December 31, 2005 consolidated balance sheet as Assets held for sale. This balance reflected the fair value of the theatre property to be sold. The Company determined that there was no impairment write-down deemed necessary for this property.

        On December 21, 2005, in connection with the pending AMC merger, the Company and Marquee, the parent company of AMC, entered into final judgments with the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice, the States of California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York and Washington and the District of Columbia, pursuant to which the combined companies will sell 10 theatres. As a result of this settlement the Company is required to sell five of its theatres and has classified $29.4 million on its

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December 31, 2005 consolidated balance sheet as Assets held for sale. This balance reflects the net book value of the theatre properties to be sold. The Company has determined that there was no impairment write-down deemed necessary for these properties as proceeds of the sales are expected to be in excess of their carrying values. The sale of these theatres is expected to close during 2006 and the Company does not expect to record a loss on these sales. Additionally, the results associated with the theatres held for sale are not material to the company as a whole and accordingly have not been presented as discontinued operations within the consolidated statement of operations.

NOTE 8—GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

        The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and other intangibles for the seven months ended July 30, 2004, the period May 27, 2004 through December 31, 2004 and the year ended December 31, 2005 are as follows:

Seven Months Ended July 30, 2004 (Predecessor)

 
  Balance
Dec. 31,
2003

  Foreign
Exchange

  Other
  Amortization
  Balance
July 30,
2004

  Useful
Life

Goodwill   $ 200,043   $ (1,238 ) $ (6,184 )(a) $ —   $ 192,621   Indefinite
Tradenames     98,299     (214 )   —     —     98,085   Indefinite
Non-compete agreements     5,361     (116 )   —     (850 )   4,395   5 years
Screen advertising contracts     3,182     (78 )   —     (708 )   2,396   4 years
Management contracts     7,667     —     —     (196 )   7,471   20-29 years
   
 
 
 
 
   
    $ 314,552   $ (1,646 ) $ (6,184 ) $ (1,754 ) $ 304,968    
   
 
 
 
 
   

(a)
Realization of deferred tax assets causing the release of valuation allowance to goodwill.

May 27, 2004 (inception) through December 31, 2004 (Successor)

 
  Balance
May 27,
2004

  Acquisition
of LCE
and Cinemex

  Foreign
Exchange

  Other
  Amortization
  Balance
Dec. 31,
2004

  Useful
Life

Goodwill   $ —   $ 545,135   $ 2,304   $ 3,097 (a) $ —   $ 550,536 (b) Indefinite
Tradenames     —     94,153     203     —     —     94,356   Indefinite
Non-compete agreements     —     4,395     176     —     (1,079 )   3,492   2 years
Screen advertising contracts     —     27,425     93     —     (3,491 )   24,027   3 to 5 years
Beneficial lease rights     —     34,068     —     —     —     34,068   1 to 19 years
Management contracts     —     8,700     —     —     (160 )   8,540   18 to 26 years
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
    $ —   $ 713,876   $ 2,776   $ 3,097   $ (4,730 ) $ 715,019    
   
 
 
 
 
 
   

(a)
Change in deferred tax assets causing an increase in the valuation allowance and goodwill.

(b)
At December 31, 2004, goodwill by segment and reporting unit is as follows:
U.S.—$465.1 million and International—$85.4 million

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Year Ended December 31, 2005 (Successor)

 
  Balance
Dec. 31,
2004

  Foreign
Exchange

  Other
  Amortization
  Balance
Dec. 31,
2005

  Useful
Life

Goodwill   $ 550,536   $ 4,176   $ (5,242 )(a) $ —   $ 549,470 (c) Indefinite
Tradenames     94,356     434     —     —     94,790   Indefinite
Non-compete agreements     3,492     66     —     (1,151 )   2,407   2 years
Screen advertising contracts     24,027     111     —     (8,407 )   15,731   3 to 5 years
Beneficial lease rights     34,068     —     (653 )(b)   (6,263 )   27,152   1 to 19 years
Management contracts     8,540     —     —     (383 )   8,157   18 to 26 years
   
 
 
 
 
   
    $ 715,019   $ 4,787   $ (5,895 ) $ (16,204 ) $ 697,707    
   
 
 
 
 
   

(a)
Additional goodwill associated with the purchase of MJT ($3.7 million) (see Note 3) offset by a change in deferred tax assets causing a decrease in the valuation allowance ($4.5 million) and a change in tax reserves for ongoing audits related to periods prior to the merger ($4.3 million).

(b)
Decrease associated with closed theatres written off to gain/loss on asset disposition.

(c)
At December 31, 2005, goodwill by segment and reporting unit is as follows:
U.S.—$459.9 million and International—$89.6 million

        Accumulated amortization was $4.7 million and $20.9 million at December 31, 2004 and 2005, respectively. The estimated aggregate amortization expense for the next five years is as follows: $13.0 million in 2006; $11.2 million in 2007; $5.1 million in 2008; $3.0 million in 2009 and $3.0 million in 2010.

NOTE 9—LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS IN AND ADVANCES TO PARTNERSHIPS

        The Company's U.S. long-term investments consist of a 50% interest in certain U.S. partnerships, which together operate three theatres with 315screens and are accounted for using the equity method.

        The Company's international long-term investments consist of a 50% interest in Yelmo Cineplex, which operates 275 theatres with 3,115 screens at December 31, 2005. As of December 31, 2004, long-term investments also included a 50% interest in Megabox Cineplex, Inc. ("Megabox"), which operated seven theatres with 66 screens. The Company has accounted for these investments following the equity method of accounting.

        On December 28, 2005, the Company, sold its 50% interest in Megabox to Finventures (UK) Limited ("Finventures"), and Mediaplex, Inc. ("Mediaplex"), the Company's joint venture partner in Megabox, for proceeds of $78.4 million. The Company recognized a gain on asset disposition of $18.8 million in connection with the sale. The gain is reported as a component of Equity (income)/loss in long-term investments. As a result of this transaction the financial information reported below includes the results of operations for Megabox through the date of sale but does not include the financial position of Megabox as of December 31, 2005.

        On June 5, 2003, LCE (through its subsidiary Onex Kinos GmbH) acquired a 50% interest in Neue Filmpalast GmbH & Co. KG ("Neue Filmpalast"), a German partnership formed to hold 30 theatres with 192 screens acquired from UFA Theatre GmbH & Co. KG. During 2004, LCE and its partner in the venture each funded approximately $1.6 million to Neue Filmpalast. LCE accounted for this investment following the equity method of accounting. Substantially all of LCE's investment in Neue Filmpalast was offset by its pro rata share of the operating losses of that entity. On July 30, 2004, as a condition to the closing of the Acquisition, LCE sold its interest in Neue Filmpalast to affiliates of Onex and OCM Cinema for nominal consideration.

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        The Company's carrying value of its investment in Yelmo Cineplex was $39.4 million and $37.7 million and its investment in Megabox Cineplex was $64.4 million and nil at December 31, 2004 and 2005, respectively.

        The Company's carrying value of its investment in its U.S. partnerships was $11.8 million and $11.0 million as of December 31, 2004 and 2005, respectively.

        The difference between the Company's carrying value of its long-term investments and advances to partnerships of $115.6 million and $48.7 million as of December 31, 2004 and 2005, respectively, and the proportional underlying net equity of those partnerships of $78.1 million and $46.8 million as of December 31, 2004 and 2005, respectively, is accounted for as goodwill.

        Undistributed earnings of the Company's partnership investments accounted for under the equity method of $2.3 million are included in retained earnings on the Company's consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2005.

        The following table presents condensed financial information for the Company's partnerships on a combined basis and excluding Megabox balance sheet information as of December 31, 2005 as it was sold on December 28, 2005:

 
  Combined
Consolidated Predecessor

  Consolidated Successor
 
 
  For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2003

  Period from
January 1 to
July 30,
2004

  May 27
(inception) to
December 31,
2004

  For the
Year Ended
December 31,
2005

 
Box office   $ 158,649   $ 114,211   $ 64,928   $ 153,229  
Concession/other     67,256     45,601     27,871     65,482  
   
 
 
 
 
Total revenues     225,905     159,812     92,799     218,711  
Total operating costs     187,378     131,181     72,416     170,426  
General and administrative costs     9,514     7,511     4,147     7,999  
(Gain)/loss on sale/disposal of theatres     —     (813 )   72     —  
Depreciation and amortization     25,048     14,366     10,943     23,665  
   
 
 
 
 
Income from operations   $ 3,965   $ 7,567   $ 5,221   $ 16,621  
   
 
 
 
 
Net income/(loss)   $ (2,970 ) $ 1,866   $ 2,875   $ 8,746  
   
 
 
 
 
Company's share of income/(loss)   $ (1,485 ) $ 933   $ 1,438   $ 4,373 (a)
   
 
 
 
 
Current assets   $ 34,418     N/A   $ 26,795   $ 9,459  
Non-current assets   $ 241,946     N/A   $ 242,432   $ 157,485  
Current liabilities   $ 74,080     N/A   $ 72,647   $ 50,833  
Non-current liabilities   $ 70,893     N/A   $ 54,128   $ 34,928  

(a)
Excludes gain on sale of Megabox of $18.8 million

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NOTE 10—ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

        Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of:

 
  December 31, 2004
  December 31, 2005
Accounts payable—trade   $ 58,730   $ 51,430
Accrued occupancy     21,817     19,423
Accrued interest     16,321     18,472
Other accrued expenses     36,932     44,703
   
 
    $ 133,800   $ 134,028
   
 

NOTE 11—LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS

        Long-term debt and other obligations consist of:

 
  December 31, 2004
  December 31, 2005
U.S. Term Loan   $ 628,425   $ 620,425
Senior Subordinated Notes     315,000     315,000
Grupo Cinemex Term Loan     92,061     106,520
Mortgage Payable—non-recourse, 10% due 2007     2,421     2,319
   
 
      1,037,907     1,044,264
Less: Current maturities     6,401     6,412
   
 
    $ 1,031,506   $ 1,037,852
   
 

U.S. Term Loan

        On July 30, 2004, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary LCE, entered into a $730 million Credit Agreement (the "Credit Agreement") with Citicorp North America, Inc., as administrative agent. The Credit Agreement is composed of two tranches: (i) a $630 million term loan ("U.S. Term Loan") and (ii) a $100 million revolving credit facility, including a letter of credit sub-facility. The proceeds of the U.S. Term Loan have been used to fund the payment of a portion of the purchase price of LCE to LCE's former stockholders. These facilities are guaranteed by LCE and all of its existing and future domestic subsidiaries, with the exception of unrestricted subsidiaries, as defined in the Credit Agreement (there are no unrestricted subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004 and 2005), and are collateralized by a perfected security interest in substantially all of LCE's and its subsidiaries' assets, including a pledge of 100% of LCE's capital stock, the capital stock of each of its restricted subsidiaries and a portion of the capital stock of certain of its foreign subsidiaries that are directly owned by LCE or its restricted domestic subsidiaries. The U.S. Term Loan amortizes 1% per annum in equal quarterly installments commencing on December 31, 2004 and the maturity date is July 30, 2011. The U.S. Term Loan bears interest at a rate of: (i) the base rate or a LIBOR rate plus (ii) an applicable margin based on LCE's Adjusted Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement). The maturity date of the revolving credit facility is July 30, 2010. The revolving credit facility bears interest at a rate of: (i) the base rate or a LIBOR rate plus (ii) an applicable margin based on LCE's Adjusted Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement). At December 31, 2005, LCE had not drawn against the revolving credit facility. The U.S. Term Loan bears interest at a weighted average rate of 5.60% at December 31, 2005 and interest is payable on the earlier of: the maturity of the LIBOR contract(s) then in effect or on a quarterly basis.

        The Credit Agreement also had a $100 million delayed draw term loan, which could have been used to refinance the Grupo Cinemex credit facility noted below. The delayed draw term loan had a termination date of January 30, 2005 but was terminated concurrently with the repayment of the Grupo Cinemex credit facility in August 2004.

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        Additionally, as of December 31, 2005, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary LCE had $5.7 million in stand-by letters of credit issued under its revolving credit facility to support its commitment with respect to certain contractual obligations. As of December 31, 2005, LCE had additional availability of $94.3 million under the revolving credit facility.

        On January 26, 2006, all amounts outstanding on the U.S. Term Loan, including $620.4 million of principal and $2.2 million of accrued interest were repaid and all related unamortized deferred debt issuance costs ($16.1 million at December 31, 2005) were written off in conjunction with the closing of the merger with Marquee.

Senior Subordinated Notes

        On July 30, 2004, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary LCE, issued $315 million of 9% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 (the "Notes") in a private placement offering. The Notes are unsecured obligations and are subordinated in right of payment to all of LCE's existing and future senior debt (as defined in the Notes indenture). The Notes are pari passu in right of payment with any of LCE's future senior subordinated indebtedness. The Notes carry an interest rate of 9% and interest is payable semi-annually on each of February 1st and August 1st. The Notes mature on August 1, 2014. LCE used the proceeds of the Notes to fund the payment of a portion of the purchase price to its former stockholders. The Notes are guaranteed by all of LCE's existing and future domestic subsidiaries, with the exception of unrestricted subsidiaries, as defined in the Note indenture (there are no unrestricted subsidiaries as of December 31, 2004 and 2005).

        On August 12, 2005, LCE commenced an offer to exchange all of its $315 million outstanding senior subordinated notes due 2014 (the "Old Notes") for an equal amount of its new senior subordinated notes due 2014 (the "New Notes"). On September 12, 2005, the exchange offer closed, with 100% of the Old Notes accepting LCE's offer to exchange. The terms and conditions of the New Notes are identical to those of the Old Notes (i.e., interest rate, maturity date, payment schedule, etc.). The exchange offer did not have a material impact on LCE's results of operations or financial position.

        Under the terms of the indenture governing the Notes, the merger with Marquee (see Note 1) constituted a change of control and, because certain conditions in the indenture had not been met, it would have been required to allow the holders of its Notes to tender the Notes at a price of 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest (as defined in the indenture). As a result, LCE commenced a voluntary tender offer for the New Notes in December 2005. On January 26, 2006, in conjunction with the closing of the merger with Marquee, the tender offer and consent solicitation of the New Notes was completed. LCE repaid the $315.0 million in principal outstanding, and paid $3.9 million in tender premiums and $13.8 million of accrued interest and wrote off all related unamortized deferred debt issuance costs ($13.2 million at December 31, 2005).

U.S. Term Loan and Senior Subordinated Note Covenants

        The Credit Agreement and the Note indenture include customary affirmative and negative covenants, including: (i) limitations on indebtedness, (ii) limitations on liens, (iii) limitations on investments, (iv) limitations on contingent obligations, (v) limitations on restricted junior payments and certain other payment restrictions, (vi) limitations on merger, consolidation or sale of assets, (vii) limitations on transactions with affiliates, (viii) limitations on the sale or discount of receivables, (ix) limitations on the disposal of capital stock of subsidiaries, (x) limitations on lines of business, (xi) limitations on capital expenditures, (xii) certain reporting requirements and (xiii) interest hedging requirements. Additionally, the Credit Agreement includes financial performance covenants, including: (i) a Maximum Adjusted Leverage Ratio (as defined therein) and (ii) a Minimum Interest Coverage Ratio (as defined therein). LCE was in compliance with all required covenants as of December 31, 2005.

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Former Grupo Cinemex Credit Facility

        On December 26, 2002, Cadena Mexicana de Exhibicion, S.A. de C.V. ("Cadena Mexicana"), a subsidiary of Grupo Cinemex, entered into a senior secured credit facility consisting of one billion Mexican pesos (approximately $95.8 million at December 26, 2002) of term loans with Scotiabank Inverlat, S.A., BBVA Bancomer, S.A. and a syndicate of other Mexican financial institutions. In connection with the change of control of Grupo Cinemex as a result of the Acquisition, Grupo Cinemex was required to obtain, and obtained, a waiver from its lenders from a covenant that would have treated such ownership change as a default. As a result, its existing term loans remained outstanding immediately following the Acquisition. The remaining balance of these term loans ($87.7 million) was repaid on August 16, 2004 utilizing the proceeds from the new Grupo Cinemex Term Loan described below.

New Grupo Cinemex Credit Facility

        On August 16, 2004, Cadena Mexicana entered into a new senior secured credit facility. The initial amount drawn under the new senior secured credit facility was one billion Mexican pesos (approximately $90 million as of August 16, 2004). The senior secured credit facility also includes a term loan ("Grupo Cinemex Term Loan") with a one-year delay draw option of the peso equivalent of $10 million. The Grupo Cinemex Term Loan was issued by Banco Inbursa, S.A., Scotiabank Inverlat, S.A. and Banco Nacional de Mexico, S.A. and an available revolving credit line of the peso equivalent of $25 million with Banco Inbursa, S.A. and Scotiabank Inverlat, S.A. (the term loan and the revolving credit facility portions of the new senior secured credit facility are peso denominated debt). All obligations of Cadena Mexicana under this senior secured credit facility are guaranteed by Grupo Cinemex and each existing and future operating subsidiary of Cadena Mexicana, except for specified excluded subsidiaries, as defined.

        On August 16, 2005, Grupo Cinemex borrowed an additional $10.0 million (106.3 million pesos) under the Grupo Cinemex Term Loan under terms and conditions similar to those of the Cadena Mexicana senior secured credit facility (maturity date, repayment schedule, etc.).

        The Grupo Cinemex borrowings are non-recourse to LCE or the Company. Interest on the Grupo Cinemex Term Loan is payable in arrears on a monthly basis at the Equilibrium Interbank Interest Rate (Tasa de Interes Interbancaria de Equilibrio) for a period of 28 days (the TIIE rate), plus an applicable margin of 1.50% in years one and two, 1.75% in year three and 2.00% in years four and five. The interest rate on the Grupo Cinemex Term Loan as of December 31, 2005 was 11.12% (see the information at Derivatives below for further information related to the effective rate on the Grupo Cinemex debt). The Grupo Cinemex Term Loan matures on August 16, 2009 and will amortize beginning on February 16, 2007 in instalments ranging from 10% to 30% per annum over the five-year period.

        The Grupo Cinemex senior secured credit facility contains customary affirmative and negative covenants with respect to Grupo Cinemex and each of the guarantors and, in certain instances, Grupo Cinemex's subsidiaries that are not guarantors, as defined in the Grupo Cinemex credit agreement. Affirmative covenants include the requirement to furnish periodic financial statements and ensure that the obligations of Grupo Cinemex and the guarantors under the Grupo Cinemex senior secured credit facility rank at least pari passu with all existing debt of such parties. Negative covenants include limitations on disposition of assets, capital expenditures, dividends and additional indebtedness and liens. The facility also includes certain financial covenants, including, without limitation, a maximum total leverage ratio, a maximum total net debt to equity ratio, a minimum interest coverage ratio, a maximum true-lease adjusted leverage ratio and a minimum consolidated net worth requirement. As of December 31, 2005, Grupo Cinemex was in compliance with its credit facility covenants.

        All amounts due under the Grupo Cinemex Term Loan continue to remain outstanding subsequent to the January 26, 2006 closing of the merger with Marquee.

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        Annual maturities of obligations under long-term debt for the next five years and thereafter are set forth as follows. These balances do not reflect the subsequent repayments as a result of the merger with Marquee.

Year Ending December 31,

   
2006   $ 6,412
2007     29,811
2008     38,256
2009     59,560
2010     6,300
Thereafter     903,925
   
    $ 1,044,264
   

Derivatives

        On July 28, 2003, Grupo Cinemex entered into an interest rate swap agreement with a maturity of December 26, 2007 to manage its exposure to interest rate movements by effectively converting its previous long-term senior secured credit facility from a variable to a fixed rate. The notional amount of the interest rate swap reduces in accordance with the repayment provisions of Grupo Cinemex's previous long-term senior secured credit facility. Although this senior secured facility was repaid on August 13, 2004, the swap agreement remains outstanding and was redesignated as a hedge of the Grupo Cinemex Term Loan.

        The face amount of the interest rate swap on December 31, 2005 was 750 million Mexican pesos ($70.5 million). The swap agreement provides for the exchange of variable rate payments for fixed rate payments without the effect of leverage and without the exchange of the underlying face amount. The variable rate is based on the 28-day TIIE rate and the fixed rate is 8.5%. The fair market value of the interest rate swap was $2.5 million as of December 31, 2005.

        On August 5, 2005, Grupo Cinemex entered into a new interest rate swap with a face amount of 382.8 million Mexican pesos ($36.0 million) as a complement to the July 28, 2003 interest rate swap noted above. The new interest rate swap was entered into in order to hedge the outstanding debt balance not covered by the July 28, 2003 interest rate swap. This new interest rate swap provides for the exchange of variable rate payment for fixed rate payments. The variable rate is based on the 28-day TIIE rate and the fixed rate is 9.89%. The fair market value of this interest rate swap was $0.2 million as of December 31, 2005.

        The Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the counterparties to the interest rate swap agreements. However, the Company does not anticipate non-performance by the counterparties.

NOTE 12—EQUITY

        All of LCE's class A and class B voting common stock (collectively, "common stock") authorized, issued and outstanding prior to July 30, 2004 was cancelled in connection with the Acquisition.

        The Company's Class A voting common stock is comprised of four sub-classes: the Class A-1; Class A-2; Class A-3; and Class A-4 common shares (collectively the Class A voting common stock). These shares have a par value of $0.001 and possess all of the voting rights. Except with respect to the election of Board members, all holders of Class A voting common stock vote together as a single class. Holders of Class A-1 and A-2 common stock, each voting separately as a class, are each entitled to elect three Board members. Holders of Class A-3 common stock, voting separately as a class, may elect two Board members. Holders of Class A-4 are not separately entitled to elect a Board member.

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        The Company's Class L common stock is non-voting and has a par value of $0.001 per share. Class L common stock is convertible into Class A-4 common stock upon an initial public offering or, with the vote of the board of directors, upon a change of control.

        With respect to liquidation rights, the Class L common stock has preference on distributions by the Company equal to its initial purchase price plus 10% per annum compounded quarterly. After satisfaction of the liquidation preference, remaining distributions are shared by the holders of Class A common stock and Class L common stock on a pro rata basis. There were no distributions during the periods presented.

        The components of accumulated other comprehensive income consist of:

 
  December 31, 2004
  December 31, 2005
 
Currency translation adjustment   $ 3,705   $ 11,444  
Minimum pension liability adjustment (net of tax benefit of $373)     —     (1,474 )
Unrealized gain on marketable equity securities (net of tax provision of $210)     —     829  
Unrealized gain/(loss) on interest rate swaps (net of tax provision of $407 and tax benefit of $229, respectively)     2,872     (904 )
   
 
 
    $ 6,577   $ 9,895  
   
 
 

NOTE 13—LEASES

        As a result of the requirements of EITF No. 97-10, the Company has been deemed the construction period owner of several leased theatre properties (see Note 6), as it paid directly for a substantial portion of the construction costs of these theatres. Upon completion of two of these properties, it was determined that these theatre properties did not qualify for sale/leaseback treatment due to the continuing involvement of the Company in the leased property resulting from the significance of construction costs it funded. As a result, the Company recorded $6.8 million during the period May 27, 2004 (inception) through December 31, 2004 and $2.3 million during 2005 as capital lease and financing lease obligations.

        Future minimum rent commitments at December 31, 2005 under operating leases and capital lease and financing lease obligations are as follows (Grupo Cinemex operating lease totals included below include an inflationary factor in the annual minimum lease commitments for all applicable leases):

Year Ending December 31,

  Operating
Leases

  Capital
Lease and
Financing
Lease
Obligations

2006   $ 114,438   $ 3,535
2007     111,643     3,698
2008     107,016     3,833
2009     106,494     3,845
2010     105,899     3,952
Thereafter     801,059     36,627
   
 
Total minimum rent   $ 1,346,549     55,490
   
     
Less amount representing interest           26,139
         
Net minimum rent         $ 29,351
         

        LCE's minimum rent expense related to operating leases was $101.6 million and $59.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2003 and the seven months ended July 30, 2004, respectively. Holdings' minimum rent expense related to operating leases was $42.9 million and $106.2 million for the period

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May 27, 2004 (inception) through December 31, 2004 and the year ended December 31, 2005, respectively. In addition to the minimum rent expense noted above, the Company incurs percentage rent charges. LCE's percentage rent expense was $11.9 million and $6.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2003 and the seven months ended July 30, 2004, respectively. Holdings' percentage rent expense was $3.7 million and $8.7 million for the period May 27, 2004 (inception) through ended December 31, 2004 and the year ended December 31, 2005, respectively.

NOTE 14—EMPLOYEE AND POST-RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS

Profit Sharing and Savings Plan

        The Company has a defined contribution Profit Sharing and Savings Plan (the "Savings Plan") for substantially all eligible salaried employees in the United States, to which the Company contributes by matching 50% of the employee contribution up to a maximum of the first 6% of the statutory limit of eligible compensation. A participant may elect to contribute up to an additional 10% of eligible compensation (subject to the statutory limit); however, the incremental amount is not eligible for matching contributions by the Company. The Savings Plan also provides for discretionary profit sharing contributions, the annual amount of which is determined by the Company. The expense recorded by LCE related to contributions to the Savings Plan aggregated $1.6 million and $1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2003 and the seven months ended July 30, 2004, respectively. The expense recorded by Holdings related to contributions to the Savings Plan aggregated $327 and $1.7 million for the period May 27, 2004 (inception) through December 31, 2004 and the year ended December 31, 2005, respectively.

Employee Health and Welfare and Other Post-retirement Benefits

        The Company provides post-retirement health and welfare benefits to eligible employees in the United States. Employees become eligible for the benefits upon retirement. These benefits are payable, with regard to health care, for the life of the retiree and up to 12 months following the death of the retiree for the spouse, and with regard to life insurance, for the life of the retiree. The Company retains the right to modify or terminate the post-retirement life and medical benefits. The post-retirement life and health care benefits are contributory, with retiree contributions including deductibles and co-payments. The Company has not funded this plan as of December 31, 2005.

        The significant assumptions used in determining post-retirement benefit cost are as follows:

 
  Predecessor
  Successor
 
 
  Year Ended
December 31, 2003

  Seven Months
Ended
July 30, 2004

  May 27
(inception) to
December 31, 2004

  Year Ended
December 31, 2005

 
Discount rate for net periodic benefit costs   6.75 % 6.25 % 6.00 % 5.75 %

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        The significant assumptions used in determining the accumulated post-retirement benefit obligation ("APBO") were as follows:

 
  December 31, 2004
  December 31, 2005
 
Discount rate for benefit obligations   5.75 % 5.50 %
Assumed health care trend rate—Pre 65 Medical   9.00 % 8.50 %
Assumed health care trend rate—Post 65 Medical   —   8.50 %
Assumed health care trend rate—Prescription drug   —   11.00 %
Annual decrease in assumed health care trend rate(a)   0.50 % 0.50 %
Assumed ultimate health care trend rate   5.00 % 5.00 %
Assumed ultimate trend rate to be reached in year   2013   2013  

(a)
The annual decrease in the assumed health care trend rate is 0.50% for all three assumed health care trend rates until 2008 when the annual decrease for the prescription drug rate increases to 1.0% until it reaches the ultimate health care trend rate.

        An increase of 1% in the assumed health care cost trend rate would increase the net periodic costs as of December 31, 2005 by $167 and the accumulated post-retirement benefit obligation at December 31, 2005 by $1.9 million.

        The Company anticipates qualifying for the Medicare Part D prescription drug federal subsidy and intends to apply for the 2007 plan year, therefore the above disclosure reflects, as of January 1, 2005, the future subsidy payments from Medicare, commencing in 2007.

        The reduction in the APBO for the subsidy related to benefits attributed to past service as of January 1, 2005 is estimated to be $1.1 million. The effect of the subsidy on the measurement of the net periodic postretirement benefit cost for 2005 is estimated to be $0.2 million. This includes the amortization of the actuarial experience gain as a component of the net amortization, the reduction in current period service cost due to the subsidy and the resulting reduction in interest cost on the APBO as a result of the subsidy.

        Net post-retirement life and medical benefit expense was as follows:

 
  Predecessor
  Successor
 
  Year Ended
December 31, 2003

  Seven Months
Ended
July 30, 2004

  May 27
(inception) to
December 31, 2004

  Year Ended
December 31, 2005

Net periodic benefit cost                        
Service cost   $ 170   $ 141   $ 106   $ 421
Interest cost     389     325     230     583
Amortization of prior service cost     7     (4 )   —     —
Amortization of losses     22     170     —     —
   
 
 
 
Net periodic post-retirement expense   $ 588   $ 632   $ 336   $ 1,004
   
 
 
 

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        The status of the Company's post-retirement life and medical benefits were as follows:

 
  January 1 to
July 30, 2004

  May 27, 2004
(inception) to
December 31, 2004

  Year ended
December 31, 2005

 
 
  (Predecesor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

 
Change in benefit obligation:                    
  Benefit obligation at beginning of period   $ 6,395   $ —   $ 10,031  
  Transferred balance from Predecessor     —     9,611     —  
  Service cost     141     106     421  
  Interest cost     325     229     583  
  Plan participant contribution     4     3     9  
  Actuarial loss     3,279     355     1,562  
  Benefits paid     (533 )   (273 )   (341 )
   
 
 
 
  Benefit obligation at end of period   $ 9,611   $ 10,031   $ 12,265  
   
 
 
 
Change in plan assets:                    
  Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period   $ —   $ —   $ —  
  Transferred balance from Predecessor     —     —     —  
  Employer contribution     529     270     332  
  Plan participant contributions     4     3     9  
  Benefits paid     (533 )   (273 )   (341 )
   
 
 
 
  Fair value of plan assets at end of period   $ —   $ —   $ —  
   
 
 
 

 

 

July 30, 2004


 

December 31, 2004


 

December 31, 2005


 
 
  (Predecesor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

 
Accrued benefit costs at:                    
Total accumulated obligations   $ (8,504 ) $ (10,031 ) $ (12,265 )
  Funded status     —     —     —  
  Unrecognized net loss     356     356     1,917  
   
 
 
 
Accrued liability   $ (8,148 ) $ (9,675 ) $ (10,348 )
   
 
 
 

        The Company expects to make the following future benefit payments:

2006   $ 514
2007     531
2008     556
2009     611
2010     650
years 2011-2015     4,068

        Additionally, the Company expects to make a contribution of $514 to the post retirement benefit plan net of employee contribution for the year ending December 31, 2006.

Pension Plans

        The Company provides several pension plans covering its employees in both the U.S. and Mexico.

        In the U.S., the Company maintains two pension plans, the Cineplex Odeon Corporation U.S. Employees' Pension Plan (the "U.S. Pension Plan") and the Loews Cineplex Entertainment Corporation Service Recognition Plan for Hourly Employees (the "SRP"). The U.S. Pension Plan is a frozen cash

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balance plan. The SRP is a defined benefit plan covering all eligible hourly U.S. employees, as defined by the SRP, and provides benefits based on years of service.

        In Mexico, the Company provides a Seniority Premium and Termination Indemnity for Retirement Plan (the "Mexico Plan") to all eligible employees of Servicios Cinematograficos Especializados, S.A. de C.V. ("SCE") and a Termination Indemnity Retirement Plan to all eligible employees of Servino, S.A. de C.V. ("Servino"). Both SCE and Servino are wholly owned subsidiaries of Grupo Cinemex. The Mexico Plan establishes compensation upon retirement (pension and seniority premium) based on years of service rendered and the employee's age and salary at the date of retirement. The Company has not funded the Mexico Plan as of December 31, 2005.

        The significant weighted average assumptions used in determining pension plan costs for all the pension plans were as follows:

 
  Predecessor
  Successor
 
 
  Year Ended
December 31, 2003

  Seven Months
Ended
July 30, 2004

  May 27
(inception) to
December 31, 2004

  Year Ended
December 31, 2005

 
Discount rate for net periodic benefit costs   6.17 % 6.00 % 5.67 % 5.60 %
Assumed rate of increase in compensation (Mexican Plan only)   1.00 % 1.00 % 1.00 % 1.00 %
Assumed return on plan assets   9.00 % 9.00 % 9.00 % 5.00-8.38 %

        The significant weighted average assumptions used in determining accumulated benefit obligations for all the pension plans were as follows:

 
  December 31, 2004
  December 31, 2005
 
Discount rate for benefit obligations   5.67 % 5.50 %
Assumed rate of increase in compensation (Mexican Plan only)   1.00 % 1.00 %
Assumed return on plan assets   9.00 % 5.00-8.38 %

        The discount rate used for the Company's pension plans reflects the rate at which benefits provided under the pension plans could effectively be settled by purchasing annuities from an insurance company. The expected benefit payments were assumed to have been paid mid-year. The discount rate analysis was based on the Citigroup Pension Discount Curve Annual Spot Rate as of December 31, 2005. This rate is comprised of the average spot rate of bonds used to construct a high-quality portfolio, which would match the liability stream of the pension plans. The Company considers this approach to be an appropriate guideline on which to base the discount rate assumptions.

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        Net periodic pension plan costs in the aggregate for the pension plans include the following components:

 
  Predecessor
  Successor
 
 
  Year Ended
December 31,
2003

  Seven
Months
Ended
July 30, 2004

  May 27
(inception) to
December 31,
2004

  Year Ended
December 31,
2005

 
Net periodic benefit cost                          
  Service cost   $ 351   $ 198   $ 155   $ 425  
  Interest cost     720     404     274     691  
  Amortization of transition obligation     39     22     15     39  
  Net recognized return on plan assets     (642 )   (441 )   (314 )   (683 )
  Amortization of losses     12     5     —     1  
   
 
 
 
 
  Net periodic benefit expense   $ 480   $ 188   $ 130   $ 473  
   
 
 
 
 

        A reconciliation of the Company's pension plan benefit obligation in the aggregate for all pension plans follows:

 
  January 1 to
July 30, 2004

  May 27, 2004
(inception) to
December 31,
2004

  Year ended
December 31,
2005

 
 
  (Predecesor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

 
Change in benefit obligation:                    
  Benefit obligation at beginning of period   $ 11,331   $ —   $ 11,219  
  Transferred balance from Predecessor     —     11,240     —  
  Service cost     205     149     425  
  Interest cost     393     285     691  
  Actuarial loss     211     153     1,216  
  Benefits paid     (900 )   (651 )   (1,137 )
   
 
 
 
  Benefit obligation at end of period   $ 11,240   $ 11,176   $ 12,414  
   
 
 
 

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        The status of the Company's pension plan assets and funded status in the aggregate for all pension plans was as follows:

 
  January 1 to
July 30, 2004

  May 27, 2004
(inception) to
December 31, 2004

  Year ended
December 31, 2005

 
 
  (Predecesor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

 
Change in plan assets:                    
  Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period   $ 8,128   $ —   $ 8,552  
  Transferred balance from Predecessor     —     8,374     —  
  Actual return on plan assets     565     409     2  
  Company contributions     581     420     345  
  Benefits paid     (900 )   (651 )   (1,137 )
   
 
 
 
  Fair value of plan assets at end of period   $ 8,374   $ 8,552   $ 7,762  
   
 
 
 
Change in funded status of plan:                    
  Funded status of plan   $ (2,866 ) $ (2,625 ) $ (4,652 )
  Unrecognized actuarial loss     (295 )   (295 )   1,604  
  Unrecognized transition obligation     498     498     486  
  Additional liability     (28 )   (28 )   (1,474 )
   
 
 
 
  Accrued benefit cost at end of period   $ (2,691 ) $ (2,450 ) $ (4,036 )
   
 
 
 

        The Company's weighted average pension plan asset allocations by asset category for all pension plans and the target allocation ranges by asset category for all pension plans, excluding the SRP, are shown in the table below. The SRP's target asset allocation is 100% in fixed income investments and is not reflected in the table below.

Asset Categories for Pension Plans

  Actual Allocation
December 31, 2004

  Actual Allocation
December 31, 2005

  Target Allocation
 
Cash and equivalents   6.3 % 3.6 % 0.0 %
International equities   10.1 % 11.4 % 16.0 %
Fixed income   22.1 % 22.7 % 30.0 %
Domestic equities   61.5 % 62.3 % 54.0 %

        The Company's pension plan committee's policy is to invest pension plan assets in a diversified portfolio consisting of a traditional mix of U.S. and International equity securities and fixed income securities. These investments are made in order to achieve a targeted long-term rate of return of up to 9.00%. The pension plan committee believes that the pension plans' risk and liquidity are, in large part, a function of asset mix and has reviewed the long-term performance characteristics of various asset classes and has focused on balancing risk and reward over the long-term. The pension plan committee utilizes specialists to assist it with its analysis of investment allocations.

        The Company expects to make the following future benefit payments:

2006   $ 1,096
2007     1,075
2008     1,077
2009     999
2010     1,346
years 2011-2014     4,891

        Additionally, the Company expects to make contributions of $1.1 million to the pension plans for the year ending December 31, 2006.

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Other Plans

        Certain theatre employees are covered by union-sponsored pension and health and welfare plans. Company contributions into these plans are determined in accordance with provisions of negotiated labor contracts. LCE's contributions aggregated $1.1 million and $526 for the year ended December 31, 2003 and the seven months ended July 30, 2004, respectively. Holdings' contributions aggregated $267 and $682 for the period May 27, 2004 (inception) through December 31, 2004 and the year ended December 31, 2005, respectively.

NOTE 15—RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

        The Company has entered into transactions with certain related parties, including its stockholders. A summary of significant transactions with these parties is provided below.

        LCE had agreed to pay Onex and OCM Cinema an annual management fee of $5.0 million. A total of $7.9 million of this management fee was accrued as of July 30, 2004. This liability was discharged in connection with the Acquisition (see Note 3).

        LCE agreed to pay Onex and OCM Cinema $1.4 million and $720, respectively, for reimbursement of third party invoices related to financial advisory services provided to LCE. This fee was paid during 2003 and is included in General and administrative expense in the combined consolidated statement of operations for the year then ended.

        The Company has agreed to pay Bain, Carlyle and Spectrum, collectively, an annual management fee of $4.0 million, in connection with planning, strategy, oversight and support to management. This management fee is prepaid on a quarterly basis. A total of $1.0 million of this management fee was included in the consolidated balance sheet under Prepaid expenses and other current assets as of December 31, 2004 and 2005 and $1.7 million and $4.0 million was included in the General and administrative expenses line item in the consolidated statement of operations for the period May 27, 2004 through December 31, 2004 and the year ended December 31, 2005, respectively.

        The Company paid, concurrent with the closing of the Acquisition, Bain, Carlyle and Spectrum $20.0 million for financial advisory services provided to the Company. Of this $20.0 million, $10.1 million was related to the Acquisition and $9.9 million was related to the Company's new debt. Additionally, the Company agreed to reimburse Bain, Carlyle and Spectrum $300 for various out-of-pocket expenses they incurred as a result of the Acquisition. This expense reimbursement was paid concurrent with the closing of the Acquisition.

        The Company has an outstanding note receivable from a former officer of Grupo Cinemex. This note receivable is denominated in U.S. dollars and bears interest at a fixed rate of 8.0% per annum. This note receivable balance was $1.4 million and $1.0 million as of December 31, 2004 and 2005, respectively. The Company has a liability of $2.4 million and $1.6 million payable to the same former officer related to a non-compete agreement as of December 31, 2004 and 2005, respectively.

        Construction of Grupo Cinemex' theatres are primarily performed by two companies: Inmobiliaria y Constructora K, S.A. de C.V. ("Inmobiliaria K") and Constructora Andres Bello ("Andres Bello"). An individual who has investments in each of the two entities is the Director of Real Estate of Grupo Cinemex. The general manager of Inmobiliaria K and Andres Bello is the father of the same individual. The construction services provided by the two companies are generally negotiated at cost plus a predetermined margin.

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        The following table provides additional information related to the transactions between Grupo Cinemex and the related parties noted above.

 
  Amounts paid during the year ended
December 31, 2003

  Amounts paid during the seven months ended July 30, 2004
  Amounts paid from May 27, 2004 (inception) to December 31, 2004
  Amounts paid during the year ended
December 31, 2005

 
  (Predecesor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

  (Successor)

Andres Bello   $ 8,006   $ 1,867   $ 228   $ 174
Inmobiliaria K   $ 3,345   $ 5,025   $ 4,432   $ 2,325

NOTE 16—INCOME TAXES

        The components of loss before income taxes are as follows:

 
  Combined
Consolidated Predecessor

  Consolidated Successor
 
 
  For the Year
Ended
December 31, 2003

  Period from
January 1 to
July 30, 2004

  May 27, 2004
(inception) to
December 31, 2004

  For the Year
Ended
December 31, 2005

 
United States   $ 34,657   $ 26,694   $ (18,277 ) $ (29,394 )
Foreign     3,350     738     (7,825 )   (8,030 )
   
 
 
 
 
  Total   $ 38,007   $ 27,432   $ (26,102 ) $ (37,424 )
   
 
 
 
 

        The provision/(benefit) for income taxes consists of the following:

 
  Combined
Consolidated Predecessor

  Consolidated Successor
 
 
  For the Year
Ended
December 31, 2003

  Period from
January 1 to
July 30, 2004

  May 27, 2004
(inception) to
December 31, 2004

  For the Year
Ended
December 31, 2005

 
Current tax provision/(benefit)                          
  Federal   $ —   $ 3,092   $ (3,303 ) $ —  
  State and local     1,963     1,450     (1,281 )   1,570  
  Foreign     3,349     841     959     1,779  
   
 
 
 
 
    Total current     5,312     5,383     (3,625 )   3,349  
Deferred tax provision/(benefit)                          
  Federal     10,980     4,892     2,442     4,590  
  State and local     1,592     1,794     (753 )   1,036  
  Foreign     (2,545 )   817     (1,308 )   (1,427 )
   
 
 
 
 
    Total deferred     10,027     7,503     381     4,199  
   
 
 
 
 
Total tax provision/(benefit)   $ 15,339   $ 12,886   $ (3,244 ) $ 7,548  
   
 
 
 
 

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        Reconciliation of the provision/(benefit) for income taxes to the statutory federal income tax rate follows:

 
  Combined Consolidated Predecessor
  Consolidated Successor
 
 
  For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2003

  %
  Period from
January 1 to
July 30,
2004

  %
  May 27, 2004
(inception) to
December 31,
2004

  %
  For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2005

  %
 
Provision/(benefit) on income/(loss) before Income taxes and discontinued operations at statutory federal income tax rate   $ 13,302   35.0   $ 9,601   35.0   $ (9,136 ) 35.0   $ (13,099 ) 35.0  
Provision/(benefit) for state and local taxes (net of federal income tax benefit)     2,311   6.1     2,109   7.7     (1,322 ) 5.1     1,800   (4.8 )
Increase in valuation allowance     —   —     —   —     5,171   (19.8 )   —   —  
Sale of Megabox     —   —     —   —     —   —     10,448   (27.9 )
Megabox dividend     —   —     —   —     —   —     4,180   (11.2 )
Mexican inflationary adjustment     265   0.7     1,399   5.1     2,390   (9.2 )   1,213   (3.2 )
Foreign equity investments     19   0.0     (223 ) (0.8 )   (386 ) 1.5     (1,285 ) 3.4  
Foreign withholding tax     —   —     —   —     —   —     1,480   (4.0 )
Other     (558 ) (1.4 )   —   —     39   (0.2 )   2,811   (7.5 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    $ 15,339   40.4   $ 12,886   47.0   $ (3,244 ) 12.4   $ 7,548   (20.2 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

        Significant components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities follow:

 
  December 31,
2004

  December 31,
2005

 
Deferred tax assets:              
  Net operating loss carryforwards   $ 188,162   $ 195,251  
  Accrued liabilities     3,515     2,933  
  Property and equipment     86,895     92,441  
  Deferred rent liability     9,024     6,157  
  Deferred revenue     5,501     4,178  
  Capital loss carryforward     13,592     —  
  Other     10,114     13,314  
   
 
 
      316,803     314,274  
Deferred tax liabilities:              
  Intangible asset     12,423     10,300  
  Partnership equity interest     16,382     18,169  
  Other     3,394     3,742  
   
 
 
      32,199     32,211  
Less: Valuation allowance     (272,818 )   (268,278 )
   
 
 
  Net deferred tax asset   $ 11,786   $ 13,785  
   
 
 

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        The valuation allowance of $268.3 million as of December 31, 2005 represents a provision for the uncertainty as to the realization of deferred income tax assets, including temporary differences associated with depreciation and net operating loss ("NOL") carryforwards. The Company has concluded that, based upon expected future results, it is more likely than not that the deferred income tax asset balance related to its U.S. operations will not be realized.

        As a result of Loews Cineplex Theatres, Inc.'s, a wholly-owned subsidiary of LCE, emergence from bankruptcy in 2002 and the ownership changes in 2002 and 2004 the ability to utilize the remaining U.S. NOLs will be subject to limitations. Significantly all of the deferred tax asset and the valuation allowances were established as part of the ownership changes and the related purchase accounting. As a result, any tax benefit derived from the release of the valuation allowances post-change will be accounted for as a credit to goodwill until exhausted, then intangible assets until exhausted and lastly as a deduction from the income tax provision.

        The deferred tax asset for NOL carryforward at December 31, 2005 primarily relates to the U.S. operations and will expire between the years 2006 and 2026. The capital loss carryforward of $32.1 million at December 31, 2004 was utilized in 2005 and since its origin was a pre-change period it reduced goodwill rather than the current tax provision.

        No provision has been made for foreign withholding taxes or U.S. income taxes associated with the cumulative undistributed earnings of foreign corporate joint ventures at December 31, 2005, as these earnings are expected to be reinvested indefinitely in working capital and other business needs. It is not practicable to make a determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred income tax liability with respect to such earnings.

        In October 2004, the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (the "AJCA") was passed. The AJCA creates a temporary incentive for U.S. corporations to repatriate accumulated income earned abroad by providing an 85% dividends received deduction for certain dividends from controlled foreign corporations. The deduction is subject to a number of limitations. The Company has evaluated the impact of AJCA and has determined not to elect the temporary incentive.

NOTE 17—SEGMENTS

        The Company is engaged in one line of business, film exhibition. The following table presents summarized financial information about the Company by geographic segment. Financial information related to the Company's international joint ventures and its investment in Grupo Cinemex is included in International. Information related to the international joint ventures is included on an equity method basis. There were no material amounts of sales or transfers among geographic segments.

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Predecessor Company

  United States
  International
  Combined
Consolidated

 
Year ended December 31, 2003                    
  Box office revenues   $ 556,380   $ 72,263   $ 628,643  
  Concessions     211,806     41,600     253,406  
  Total operating revenues     797,614     130,624     928,238  
  Gain on asset disposition     (4,508 )   —     (4,508 )
  Income from continuing operations     63,111     11,643     74,754  
  Equity (income)/loss     1,541     (56 )   1,485  
  Total assets     1,195,697     401,622     1,597,319  
  Capital expenditures     23,793     17,102     40,895  
  Depreciation and amortization expense     57,149     23,791     80,940  

Seven months ended July 30, 2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Box office revenues   $ 336,544   $ 48,270   $ 384,814  
  Concessions     126,942     29,704     156,646  
  Total operating revenues     480,910     86,370     567,280  
  (Gain)/loss on asset disposition     (4,550 )   816     (3,734 )
  Income from continuing operations     44,453     5,565     50,018  
  Equity income     (94 )   (839 )   (933 )
  Capital expenditures     27,835     8,803     36,638  
  Depreciation and amortization expense     35,817     13,806     49,623  

Successor Company


 

United States


 

International


 

Consolidated


 
May 27, 2004 (inception) through December 31, 2004                    
  Box office revenues   $ 210,686   $ 26,859   $ 237,545  
  Concessions     78,891     15,993     94,884  
  Total operating revenues     304,172     51,866     356,038  
  Loss on asset disposition     156     1,274     1,430  
  Income/(loss) from continuing operations     12,584     (3,237 )   9,347  
  Equity income     (99 )   (1,339 )   (1,438 )
  Total assets     1,338,082     413,876     1,751,958  
  Capital expenditures     9,054     8,151     17,205  
  Depreciation and amortization expense     32,776     12,995     45,771  

Year ended December 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Box office revenues   $ 503,788   $ 77,190   $ 580,978  
  Concessions     197,455     47,170     244,625  
  Total operating revenues     732,265     142,451     874,716  
  Loss on asset disposition     128     706     834  
  Income from continuing operations     17,844     2,266     20,110  
  Equity income     (19,096 )   (4,038 )   (23,134 )
  Total assets     1,335,517     377,623     1,713,140  
  Capital expenditures     24,344     42,982     67,326  
  Depreciation and amortization expense     80,903     33,160     114,063  

NOTE 18—STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Stock Option Plan

        On November 8, 2004, the Boards of Directors of the Company and LCE Intermediate Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, approved and these companies adopted a new Management Stock Option Plan (the "Option Plan") providing for the granting of options to key employees of LCE.

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The Option Plan provides for the grant of stock options to participants thereunder to purchase up to 59,103 shares of Class A Common Stock and 6,567 shares of Class L Common Stock of LCE Holdings, Inc. and 1,176 shares of Preferred Stock of LCE Intermediate Holdings, Inc. The exercise prices of the Class A Common Stock, the Class L Common Stock and Preferred Stock options are $1.00, $81.00 and $100.00, respectively. If unexercised, the options will expire on July 30, 2014. One-third of the options granted with respect to each class of stock vest in equal annual installments on each of the five annual anniversary dates of July 30, 2004. The remaining two-thirds may vest in whole or in part based upon the value of the equity of LCE Holdings, Inc. upon certain changes of control or upon certain transfers of shares at or following an initial public offering and in any event will vest by July 30, 2011. During November 2004, all stock options available for grant under the Option Plan were granted to the Chief Executive Officer of Grupo Cinemex. No other grants were made during 2004 and there were no options issued or outstanding in any of the prior periods presented.

        On January 1, 2005, the Boards of Directors of the Company and LCE Intermediate Holdings, Inc. expanded the Option Plan to authorize the grant of options to acquire up to an aggregate of 2,859,836 shares of Class A Common Stock and 317,760 shares of Class L Common Stock of the Company and 56,925 shares of Preferred Stock of LCE Intermediate Holdings, Inc. On January 12, 2005, the Company granted stock options to purchase up to 1,254,514 shares of Class A Common Stock and 139,389 shares of Class L Common Stock of the Company and 24,977 shares of Preferred Stock of LCE Intermediate Holdings, Inc. Additionally, on April 4, 2005, the Company granted stock options to purchase up to 76,262 shares of Class A Common Stock and 8,474 shares of Class L Common Stock of the Company and 1,518 shares of Preferred Stock of LCE Intermediate Holdings, Inc. The exercise prices of the Class A Common Stock, the Class L Common Stock and Preferred Stock options are $1.00, $81.00 and $100.00, respectively.

        If unexercised, the options granted on January 12, 2005 will expire on July 30, 2014 and the options granted on April 4, 2005 will expire on April 4, 2015. One-third of the options granted with respect to each class of stock vest in equal annual installments on each of the five annual anniversary dates from July 30, 2004. The remaining two-thirds may vest in whole or in part based upon the value of the equity of the Company upon certain changes of control or upon certain transfers of shares at or following an initial public offering and in any event will vest by July 30, 2011 (or April 4, 2012 in the case of the options granted on April 4, 2005).

        As a result of the completion of the merger with Marquee all stock options were cancelled on January 26, 2006.

        The following table summarizes stock option activity and information about the stock options outstanding at December 31:

 
  2004
  2005
 
  Number of
Shares

  Weighted
Average
Exercise Price

  Number of
Shares

  Weighted
Average
Exercise Price

Outstanding at beginning of year (May 27 for 2004)   —   $ —   66,846   $ 10.60
  Granted   66,846   $ 10.60   1,505,134   $ 10.60
  Exercised   —   $ —   —   $ —
  Forfeited/Expired   —   $ —   —   $ —
   
 
 
 
Outstanding at end of year   66,846   $ 10.60   1,571,980   $ 10.60
   
 
 
 
Options exercisable at end of year   —   $ —   4,412   $ 10.60
Weighted average fair value of options granted       $ 4.89       $ 4.89
Options available for grant at year end   —         1,662,541      
Weighted average remaining contractual life         10 years         10 years

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Stock Appreciation Rights

        In November 2004, the Company entered into a Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement (the "SAR Agreement") with the Chief Executive Officer of Grupo Cinemex under which stock appreciation rights ("SARs") based upon the equity value of Grupo Cinemex were granted. The SARs granted allow for the receipt of cash payments equivalent to the increase in value of 4,405 units (representing 4,405 shares of Grupo Cinemex Common Stock and 67,737 shares of Grupo Cinemex Preferred Stock) from July 30, 2004. The SARs vest in a manner consistent with that of the stock options granted under the Option Plan except that the equity valuation is based upon the equity of Grupo Cinemex.

        No stock-based compensation expense related to the SARs granted is reflected in the period from May 27 (inception) to December 31, 2004 and the year ended December 31, 2005, as there has been no appreciation in the equity value (as defined in the SAR Agreement) of Grupo Cinemex.

        The SARs remain outstanding following the merger with Marquee.

NOTE 19—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Guarantees and Indemnification Obligations

        The Company has agreements with certain vendors, financial institutions, lessors and service providers pursuant to which it has agreed to indemnify the other party for certain matters, such as acts and omissions of the Company, its employees, agents or representatives.

        In November 2003, the Cineplex Galaxy Income Fund (the "Fund"), a Canadian income trust, was established to indirectly hold substantially all the assets of COC, a former wholly-owned subsidiary of LCE, and all of the capital stock of Galaxy Entertainment, Inc., another Canadian film exhibitor controlled by Onex. On November 26, 2003, the Fund completed an initial public offering of Fund Units in Canada. As a result of these transactions, LCE, through COC, indirectly owned 44.4% of the Fund and agreed to indemnify the Fund, the holders of Fund Units and the underwriters, among others, for liabilities resulting from misrepresentations in the prospectus used in the offering of Fund Units and breaches of the representations and warranties made by COC in the various agreements entered into in connection with the sale of COC's assets and the offering. LCE's total maximum liability under this indemnity was limited to the net cash proceeds of the offering plus amounts drawn under the Cineplex Galaxy Term Loan facility that was put in place in connection with the offering ($164.5 million). In connection with the sale of COC to affiliates of Onex and OCM Cinema, these affiliates agreed to indemnify LCE for any and all liabilities resulting from LCE's indemnification obligations.

        In January 2004, LCE issued a corporate guaranty on behalf of Neue Filmpalast, its former German partnership, for certain acquisition related costs that the partnership was required to pay. In April 2004, LCE made an additional contribution of $1.2 million to Neue Filmpalast, its German partnership, which the Company believes satisfied a significant portion of the guaranty. Additionally, a subsidiary of LCE was guarantor of several of the theatre leases of Neue Filmpalast. In connection with the sale of LCE's interest in the German operations to affiliates of Onex and OCM Cinema, these affiliates have agreed to indemnify the Company for any and all liabilities resulting from LCE's indemnification obligations.

        In December 2005, the Company sold its 50% interest in Megabox to Finventures and Mediaplex (see Note 8). Under the terms of the stock purchase agreement with Fineventures, Loews Cineplex Theatres, Inc. ("LCT"), a subsidiary of LCE, agreed to indemnify Finventures for losses resulting from any breach by LCT of certain representations, warranties and covenants contained in the stock purchase agreement to the extent that such losses exceeded $1 million, but no more than $4 million. In addition, LCT agreed to indemnify Finventures for 45% of any losses, up to a maximum of $2.9 million, sustained by Megabox related to an existing lawsuit between Megabox and the landlord at one of its theatres. LCT has recorded a liability of $2.9 million related to this indemnification as of December 31, 2005.

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        Except as noted above and based upon the Company's historical experience and information known as of December 31, 2005, the Company believes its potential liability related to its guarantees and indemnities is not material.

Commitments

        As of December 31, 2005, the Company has aggregate capital commitments in the U.S. of $100.6 million primarily related to the completion of construction of four theatre properties (comprising 64 screens) and the expansion of two theatre properties (comprising nine screens). The Company expects to complete construction and to open these theatres during the period from 2006 to 2007.

        As of December 31, 2005, Grupo Cinemex had planned capital investments (but not contractual obligations) of $27.3 million related to eight theatre properties (comprising 137 screens). Grupo Cinemex expects to complete construction and to open these theatres during the next five years.

Metreon Arbitration

        In May 1997, LCE entered into a 21-year lease with Metreon, Inc. ("Metreon") to operate a megaplex theatre in an entertainment/retail center developed by Metreon in San Francisco. Since that theatre opened in June 1999, LCE has had a dispute with Metreon with respect to (1) construction costs that Metreon claims are LCE's responsibility under the lease and (2) the percentage of the center occupied by the theatre and the nature, magnitude and allocation of the costs that Metreon is seeking to include as operating expenses under the lease. The amount of operating expenses claimed by Metreon to be allocable to this theatre is based upon the landlord's assertion that LCE occupies at least 48.5% of the center. LCE asserted that it occupied substantially less of the center and that various expenses included in operating expenses charged to LCE were improper. In the Chapter 11 proceeding LCE assumed the Metreon lease without prejudice to any of LCE's or Metreon's rights with respect to the merits of the dispute or the appropriate forum for resolving the dispute. In September 2003, an arbitration was conducted to determine the percentage of the center occupied by the theatre. On March 16, 2004, the arbitrators issued a final award fixing at 34.49% the percentage, as of August 1, 2003, of the center occupied by LCE and directing Metreon to pay LCE's legal fees and expenses related to the arbitration. Metreon sought to have the award vacated in state court in California and a hearing regarding Metreon's motion was held on July 8, 2004. By order dated August 2, 2004, the court denied Metreon's motion to vacate the arbitration award, confirmed the award, and awarded LCE attorneys fees and costs to be determined in post-hearing submissions. A judgment confirming the arbitration award was entered by the court on September 3, 2004. Metreon appealed this judgment in the California Court of Appeal and on November 22, 2005, that court vacated the arbitration award on the grounds that the arbitrators had exceeded their authority by permitting extrinsic evidence to be introduced in the proceedings in violation of an integration clause contained in the lease. The court also awarded Metreon its costs and fees on appeal. On December 28, 2005, LCE filed a petition for review of this decision with the Supreme Court of California. The petition was recently denied. Therefore, the arbitration award previously entered by the trial court will be formally vacated by that court and a new arbitration hearing will be scheduled. The Company believes it has meritorious defenses to all of Metreon's claims against LCE under the lease and it intends to continue to vigorously defend its position. However, the Company cannot predict the outcome of this arbitration. Management believes it has adequately estimated and provided for such costs associated with this matter.

Six West Retail Acquisition, Inc.

        Six West Retail Acquisition, Inc., a real estate development company, commenced an action on July 24, 1997, alleging that Sony Corporation, LCE and certain of its current and former officers and directors violated federal antitrust laws by engaging in block-booking agreements and monopolizing the motion picture exhibition market in New York City, and that LCE violated its contractual and fiduciary responsibilities in managing three theatres for Six West. In March 2004, the judge in this case issued an

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opinion and order granting defendants' motion for summary judgment and dismissed all of Six West's claims. Six West appealed that decision only as against the corporate defendants and not the individuals. On March 30, 2005, a panel of the court of appeals affirmed the lower court's decision. On April 13, 2005, Six West petitioned the court of appeals for a rehearing of its appeal by the full court. This motion was subsequently denied. In September 2005, Six West filed a petition for writ of certiorari with the Supreme Court of the United States regarding this case, which was also subsequently denied. As a result, Six West's claims relating to this case in LCE's 2001 bankruptcy proceedings have been expunged.

Discount Ticket Litigation

        LCE sold various types of advance sale discount movie tickets with expirations dates to California business customers that, in turn, have either re-sold or given away such movie tickets to employees or valued customers. On December 15, 2003, Daniel C. Weaver filed suit in San Francisco Superior Court against the Company alleged its illegal sale in California of gift certificates with expiration dates under California Civil Code Section 1749.5 (a strict liability statute which expressly prohibits such sales), California Civil Code Section 1750 et seq. and California's Business and Professions Code Section 17200 et seq. The Weaver compliant alleged that such corporate discount tickets constituted gift certificates subject to California's prohibition on selling gift certificates that contain an expiration date. The Weaver case was filed as both a class action and as a private attorney general action on behalf of the general public, and sought declaratory relief, injunctive relief, disgorgement and restitution related to sales of such alleged gift certificates during the putative class period. The Company reached agreement to settle this case, and in November 2005 the Court approved the settlement agreement. The Company's obligations under the settlement agreement will not have a material impact on its operating results or financial position.

Other

        Other than the lawsuits noted above, the Company is a defendant in various lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business and is involved in certain environmental matters. From time to time the Company is involved in disputes with landlords, contractors and other third parties. It is the opinion of management that any liability to the Company, which may arise as a result of these matters, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's operating results, financial position or cash flows.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Members of
National CineMedia, LLC
Centennial, Colorado

        We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of National CineMedia, LLC ("the Company") as of December 29, 2005 and December 28, 2006, and the related statements of operations, changes in members' equity, and cash flows for the period March 29, 2005 to December 29, 2005 and the year ended December 28, 2006. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

        We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

        In our opinion, such financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of National CineMedia, LLC as of December 29, 2005 and December 28, 2006, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the period March 29, 2005 to December 29, 2005 and for the year ended December 28, 2006, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Denver, Colorado
March 27, 2007

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NATIONAL CINEMEDIA, LLC

BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions)

 
  December 29,
2005

  December 28,
2006

  Pro forma
December 28,
2006

 
 
   
   
  (Unaudited, Note 15)

 
ASSETS                    
CURRENT ASSETS:                    
  Cash and cash equivalents   $ —   $ 6.7   $ 6.7  
  Receivables—net     36.6     63.9     63.9  
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets     1.0     1.6     1.6  
   
 
 
 
    Total current assets     37.6     72.2     72.2  

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation of $8.7 million in 2005 and $12.7 million in 2006

 

 

10.0

 

 

12.6

 

 

12.6

 

OTHER ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Network affiliate agreements, net of accumulated amortization of $1.2 million in 2005 and $2.0 million in 2006     1.1     0.3     0.3  
  Deferred offering costs     —     4.5     —  
  Debt issuance costs     —     0.2     15.3  
  Deposits and other     0.1     0.2     0.2  
   
 
 
 
    Total other assets     1.2     5.2     15.8  
   
 
 
 
TOTAL   $ 48.8   $ 90.0   $ 100.6  
   
 
 
 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:                    
  Accounts payable   $ 5.1   $ 5.4   $ 5.4  
  Amounts due to Members     24.0     53.9     53.9  
  Short-term borrowings from Members     1.3     —     —  
  Accrued payroll and related expenses     1.5     6.4     6.4  
  Accrued expenses     5.5     5.5     5.5  
  Deferred revenue     1.6     3.4     3.4  
   
 
 
 
    Total current liabilities     39.0     74.6     74.6  

OTHER LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Unit option plan payable     —     1.9     —  
  Borrowings     —     10.0     735.0  
   
 
 
 
    Total other liabilities     —     11.9     735.0  
   
 
 
 
    Total liabilities     39.0     86.5     809.6  
   
 
 
 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Notes 1, 9 and 13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEMBERS' EQUITY

 

 

9.8

 

 

3.5

 

 

(709.0

)
   
 
 
 
TOTAL   $ 48.8   $ 90.0   $ 100.6  
   
 
 
 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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NATIONAL CINEMEDIA, LLC

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In millions)

  Period March 29,
2005 Through
December 29,
2005

  Year
Ended
December 28,
2006

 
Revenue:              
  Advertising   $ 56.0   $ 188.2  
  Administrative fees—Members     30.8     5.4  
  Meetings and events     11.7     25.4  
  Other     0.3     0.3  
   
 
 
    Total     98.8     219.3  
   
 
 
Expenses:              
  Advertising operating costs     6.3     9.2  
  Meetings and events operating costs     5.4     11.1  
  Circuit share costs—Members     38.6     130.1  
  Network costs     9.2     14.7  
  Selling and marketing costs     24.9     38.2  
  Administrative costs     9.8     16.4  
  Severance Plan costs     8.5     4.2  
  Depreciation and amortization     3.0     4.8  
  Other costs     —     0.6  
   
 
 
    Total     105.7     229.3  
   
 
 
Operating (loss)     (6.9 )   (10.0 )
Interest expense—net     —     0.5  
   
 
 
Net (loss)   $ (6.9 ) $ (10.5 )
   
 
 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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NATIONAL CINEMEDIA, LLC

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN MEMBERS' EQUITY

(In millions)

Statements of Members' Equity

  Members'
Equity

 
Balance—March 29, 2005   $ —  
Issuance of initial units at inception date in exchange for contributed assets, net of liabilities assumed     0.9  
Issuance of additional units in exchange for cash     7.3  
Contribution of Severance Plan payments     8.5  
Net loss     (6.9 )
   
 
Balance—December 29, 2005     9.8  
   
 
Capital contribution from member     0.9  
Contribution of Severance Plan payments     4.2  
Distribution to Members     (0.9 )
Net loss     (10.5 )
   
 
Balance—December 28, 2006   $ 3.5  
   
 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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NATIONAL CINEMEDIA, LLC

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions)

 
  Period March 29,
2005 Through
December 29,
2005

  Year
Ended
December 28,
2006

 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:              
  Net loss   $ (6.9 ) $ (10.5 )
    Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:              
      Depreciation and amortization     3.0     4.8  
      Non-cash severance plan and share-based compensation costs     8.0     6.1  
      Changes in operating assets and liabilities:              
        Increase in receivables—net     (36.6 )   (27.3 )
        Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets     (0.6 )   (0.6 )
        Increase in deposits and other assets     (0.1 )   (0.3 )
        (Decrease) increase in accounts payable     5.1     (0.5 )
        Increase in amounts due to Members     20.5     33.4  
        Increase in accrued expenses     3.1     4.9  
        Payment of Severance Plan costs     —     (3.5 )
        Increase in deferred revenue     1.6     1.8  
   
 
 
          Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities     (2.9 )   8.3  
   
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:              
  Purchases of property and equipment     (5.9 )   (6.3 )
   
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:              
  Increase in deferred offering costs     —     (4.0 )
  Proceeds of short-term borrowings from Members     9.5     3.0  
  Repayments of short-term borrowings to Members     (8.2 )   (4.3 )
  Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit facility     —     66.0  
  Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facility     —     (56.0 )
  Proceeds from Member contributions     0.2     0.9  
  Proceeds from issuance of units     7.3     —  
  Distribution to Members     —     (0.9 )
   
 
 
          Net cash provided by financing activities     8.8     4.7  
   
 
 
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS     —     6.7  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:              
  Beginning of period     —     —  
   
 
 
  End of period   $ —   $ 6.7  
   
 
 
  Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing and investing activity:              
    Contribution of severance plan payments   $ 8.5   $ 4.2  
    Increase in deferred offering costs   $ —   $ 0.5  
    Increase in property and equipment   $ —   $ 0.3  

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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NATIONAL CINEMEDIA, LLC
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of and for the period March 29, 2005 (date of inception) through December 29, 2005
and as of and for the year ended December 28, 2006
(In millions)

1. THE COMPANY AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

        National CineMedia, LLC (the "Company" or "NCM") provides advertising, business meetings, and event services to its Members under Exhibitor Services Agreements that as of December 28, 2006, extend through April 1, 2010. NCM also provides such services to certain third-party theater circuits under Network Affiliate Agreements expiring at various dates through September 16, 2009. The Company operates on a 52-week fiscal year, with the fiscal year ending on the first Thursday after December 25, which, in certain years, results in a 53-week year. The business meetings and event services operations are operating segments but do not meet the quantitative thresholds for segment reporting. NCM commenced operations on April 1, 2005.

        NCM was formed on March 29, 2005, through the combination of the operations of National Cinema Network, Inc. ("NCN"), a wholly owned subsidiary of AMC Entertainment, Inc. ("AMCE"), and Regal CineMedia Corporation ("RCM"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Regal Entertainment Group ("Regal", or, in relation to RCM, the "Parent"). In accordance with the Contribution and Unit Holders Agreement entered into on that date by NCM, NCN, and RCM, 16,387,670 units were issued to NCN and 27,903,330 units were issued to Regal CineMedia Holdings, LLC ("RCM Holdings") in exchange for the contribution of $0.9 million of cash and other assets, net of liabilities assumed. All assets contributed to and liabilities assumed by NCM were recorded on NCM's records in the amounts as reflected on the Members' historic accounting records, based on the application of accounting principles for the formation of a joint venture under Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") 98-4, Accounting by a Joint Venture for Businesses Received at its Formation. Although legally structured as a limited liability company, NCM is considered a joint venture for accounting purposes given the joint control provisions of the operating agreement among the members, consistent with Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 18, The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock. RCM and NCN are each considered to be predecessors of NCM. The following table summarizes the assets contributed to and liabilities assumed by NCM:

Cash   $ 0.2  
Property and equipment     5.9  
Network affiliate agreements     2.3  
Other assets     0.4  
Compensation-related obligation     (4.0 )
Accrued expenses     (3.9 )
   
 
    $ 0.9  
   
 

        On July 15, 2005, in exchange for a cash contribution of $7.3 million, 11,559,951 units were issued to Cinemark Media, Inc. ("Cinemark Media"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cinemark USA, Inc. ("Cinemark").

        As the result of final adjustments to the valuations attributed to the contributed assets and liabilities resulting from AMCE's merger on December 23, 2004, with Marque Holdings Inc., NCN contributed additional cash to NCM during 2006, which was then distributed to RCM Holdings and Cinemark Media ("Cinemark"), thus having no impact on the assets and liabilities of NCM.

        NCN, RCM Holdings, and Cinemark Media have signed an Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement ("LLCOA"), in order to set forth their respective rights and obligations in connection with their ownership of NCM. Among other provisions, each of the three Members is allowed

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to designate three board members with NCM's Chief Executive Officer being the 10th board member. Matters that require the approval of NCM's board of directors require the approval of nine board members.

        At December 28, 2006, there were 55,850,951 Member units outstanding, of which 25,395,204 (46%) are owned by RCM Holdings, 14,668,953 (26%) are owned by NCN, and 15,786,794 (28%) are owned by Cinemark Media.

        NCM, RCM, Cinemark, and American Multi-Cinema, Inc. ("AMC"), a wholly owned subsidiary of AMCE, entered into an Amended and Restated Software License Agreement in connection with the licensing of software and related rights ancillary to the use of such software by NCM for the conduct of its business. Improvements made to this software subsequent to March 31, 2005, are owned by the Company. None of RCM, Cinemark, or AMC can use its software to provide the services performed by NCM pursuant to the Exhibitor Services Agreements (as described herein).

        In addition, a Transition Services Agreement was entered into by NCM, AMC, NCN, Regal, and RCM pursuant to which the parties agreed to reimburse each other for services provided on the behalf of others during a transition period from April 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005.

        NCM entered into an Exhibitor Services Agreement ("ESA") with Regal Cinemas, Inc. ("RCI"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Regal, with AMC, and with Cinemark. Under these agreements, subject to limited exceptions, NCM is the exclusive provider of advertising and event services to the Members' theatres. In the case of Cinemark, the ESA is also subject to the advertising services agreements between Cinemark on the one hand and Technicolor Screen Services, Inc. and Val Morgan Advertising, Inc. on the other hand. Both of these agreements (the "Screenvision Agreements") expired December 31, 2005, with certain "advertising runout" rights that extended through March 31, 2006. In exchange for the right to provide these services to the Members, NCM is required to pay to the Members a specified percentage of NCM's advertising revenue ("Advertising Circuit Share"), and an agreed-upon auditorium rent ("Auditorium Rent") in relation to the meetings and events held in Member theatres, in aggregate known as "Circuit Share Expense." During 2005, the "Advertising Circuit Share Percentage" was 65%. During 2006, the "Advertising Circuit Share" percentage was 68%, a change approved by the members at the end of 2005. The Advertising Circuit Share is allocated among the Members based on a formula that takes into account the number of patrons served and screens operated by each Member during the previous quarter. In accordance with the LLCOA, the Advertising Circuit Share Percentage may be changed at the end of each year by a unanimous vote of the Members. These agreements would terminate immediately upon the dissolution of NCM. Each of these agreements would also terminate in the event of withdrawal by AMC, Cinemark or Regal, respectively, from NCM pursuant to the terms of NCM's Operating Agreement. Each of the agreements may also be terminated (i) in the event of a material breach of any provision of the agreement which breach remains uncured after notice and an opportunity to cure and (ii) in the event a permanent injunction or other final order or decree is entered by a governmental, regulatory or judicial entity which enjoins or otherwise prevents performance of obligations under the agreement.

        Pursuant to the ESAs, AMCE and Regal, through their subsidiaries, retained all advertising contracts sold by NCN's or RCM's sales teams prior to April 1, 2005 ("AMC Legacy Contracts" and "Regal Legacy Contracts," respectively), and agreed to pay an administrative fee as a percentage of revenue (equal to 32% and 35% during 2006 and 2005, respectively) from these contracts payable to NCM to service these contracts through their expiration. Cinemark retained all advertising contracts signed pursuant to the Screenvision Agreements "Cinemark Legacy Contracts" and together with AMC Legacy Contracts and Regal Legal Contracts, the "Legacy Contracts"), subject to a administrative fee (32% for 2006 and 35% for 2005), payable to NCM for all revenue generated by the Screenvision Agreements subsequent to December 31, 2005. Total advertising revenue managed by NCM associated with the Legacy Contracts was $16.8 million and $88.0 million for the year ended December 28, 2006 and the period ended December 29, 2005, respectively. Administrative fee revenue will decline over time as the Legacy Contracts expire.

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        As a result of the various related-party agreements discussed in Note 7, the operating results as presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that would have occurred if all agreements were with nonrelated third parties.

2. SUBSEQUENT EVENT

        On February 8, 2007, National CineMedia, Inc. ("NCM, Inc.") completed an initial public offering ("IPO") of 42,000,000 shares of common stock at a price to the public of $21.00 per share, including 4,000,000 shares sold pursuant to the underwriters' over-allotment option. The transaction closed on February 13, 2007, and NCM, Inc. received net proceeds of approximately $824.6 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses of $8.8 million. In connection with the completion of the initial public offering, NCM, Inc. used the net proceeds to purchase a 44.8% interest in NCM, paying NCM $746.1 million and paying Members $78.5 million. NCM, Inc. is the managing member of NCM.

        Concurrently with the initial public offering, NCM entered into an $805.0 million senior secured credit facility, consisting of a $725.0 million eight-year term loan, and an $80.0 million six-year revolving credit facility. NCM received net proceeds of approximately $719.8 million, after deducting expenses associated with the debt offering of $15.2 million. The senior secured credit facility funding was used, in part, to repay the Company's existing revolver balance of $10.0 million at December 28, 2006. The revolving facility was also drawn on for approximately $51.0 million in March 2007 to repay remaining amounts owed to the founding members through the date of the initial public offering under the then existing exhibitor services agreements.

        NCM used $686.3 million of the funds received from NCM, Inc. as a payment to the Members to modify the then existing Exhibitor Services Agreements. Secondly, with remaining proceeds from the payment from NCM, Inc., and together with the net proceeds from the senior secured credit facility, NCM paid $769.6 million to redeem the preferred units of the Members, which were created immediately prior to the IPO, in a non-cash split of each membership unit into one common unit and one preferred unit. Immediately thereafter the common units were split on a 44,291-to-1 basis. All unit and per unit amounts in these financial statements reflect the impact of this split.

3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

        Revenue Recognition—Advertising revenue and administrative fees from Legacy Contracts are recognized in the period in which an advertising contract is fulfilled against the contracted theatre attendees. Deferred revenue refers to the unearned portion of advertising contracts. All deferred revenue is classified as a current liability. Meetings and events revenue is recognized in the period in which the event was held. Legacy Contracts are contracts for advertising services with customers sold by the founding members prior to the formation of NCM, which were not assigned to NCM, where the services were to be delivered after the formation. Administrative fees are earned by the Company for its services in fulfilling the Legacy Contracts, based on a percentage of Legacy Contract revenue (32% during 2006 and 35% during 2005). Administrative fees will decline as Legacy Contracts are fulfilled. Except for administrative fees, the Company's revenue is earned from contracts with third parties.

        Operating Costs—Advertising-related operating costs primarily include personnel and other costs related to advertising fulfillment, and to a lesser degree, production costs of non-digital advertising, and payments due to unaffiliated theatres circuits under the "Network Affiliate Agreements." These costs relate to the advertising revenue recorded by the Company as well as NCM's administrative revenue associated with the Legacy Contracts.

        Meeting and event operating costs include equipment rental, catering, movie tickets acquired primarily from the theatre circuits, and other direct costs of the meeting or event.

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        Circuit share costs are fees payable to the theatre circuits for the right to exhibit advertisements within the theatres.

        Network costs include personnel, satellite bandwidth, repairs, and other costs of maintaining and operating the digital network and preparing advertising and other content for transmission across the digital network. These costs may be applicable to either the advertising or the meetings and events business lines.

        Cash and Equivalents—All highly liquid debt instruments and investments purchased with a remaining maturity of three months or less are classified as cash equivalents. Periodically these are cash balances in a bank in excess of the federally insured limits or in the form of a money market demand account with a major financial institution.

        A cash overdraft of $0.2 million is included in accounts payable and reflects the balances held in bank accounts, net of $0.9 million of outstanding checks, as of December 29, 2005.

        Receivables—Bad debts are provided for using the allowance for doubtful accounts method based on historical experience and management's evaluation of outstanding receivables at the end of the year. Trade accounts receivable are uncollateralized and represent a large number of geographically dispersed debtors, none of which are individually material.

        Property and Equipment—Property and equipment is stated at cost. Major renewals and improvements are capitalized, while replacements, maintenance, and repairs that do not improve or extend the lives of the respective assets are expensed currently. In general, the equipment associated with the digital network that is located within the theatre is owned by or the Members, while equipment outside the theatre is owned by the Company. The Company records depreciation and amortization using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:

Equipment   4 - 10 years
Computer hardware and software   3 - 5 years
Leasehold improvements   Lesser of lease term or asset life

        Amounts Due to Members—Amounts due to founding members include circuit share costs and cost reimbursements and are offset by the administrative fees earned on Legacy Contracts. Payments to the founding members against outstanding balances are made monthly.

        Network Affiliate Agreements—Network affiliate agreements were contributed at NCM's formation at the net book value of the Members and are amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining life of the agreement. These agreements require payment to the affiliate of 35% to 55% of the advertising revenue associated with the advertisements played in affiliate theatres, and also specify minimum payments that must be made. Amortization expense related to the network affiliate agreements was $0.8 million and $1.2 million for the year ended December 28, 2006, and the period ended December 29, 2005, respectively.

        Income Taxes—As a limited liability company, NCM's taxable income or loss is allocated to the Members in accordance with the provisions in the Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement. Therefore, no provision or liability for income taxes has been included in the financial statements.

        Stock-Based Compensation—Stock-based employee compensation is accounted for at fair value under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment. The Company adopted SFAS No. 123(R) on December 30, 2005 prospectively for new equity based grants, as there were no equity based grants prior to the date of adoption.

        Estimates—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the

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date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates include those related to the reserve for uncollectible accounts receivable, deferred revenue and equity-based compensation. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

4. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

        During June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. ("FIN") 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109. This interpretation clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise's financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. This interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. This interpretation is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. As a limited liability company, NCM's taxable income or loss is allocated to the Founding Members in accordance with the provisions of its operating documents. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the interpretation may have on its future financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

        During October 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. This statement does not require any new fair value measurements but provides guidance on how to measure fair value and clarifies the definition of fair value under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The statement also requires new disclosures about the extent to which fair value measurements in financial statements are based on quoted market prices, market-corroborated inputs, or unobservable inputs that are based on management's judgments and estimates. The statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The statement, which will be adopted by the Company on December 29, 2007, will be applied prospectively by the Company for any fair value measurements that arise after the date of adoption. The Company does not expect this standard to have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.

        The FASB has also issued SFAS No. 158, Employers' Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plan—an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R). As the Company has no plans covered by this standard, it will have no effect on the Company's financial statements.

        In February of 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. The fair value option established by this Statement permits all entities to choose to measure eligible items at fair value at specified election dates. A business entity shall report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings (or another performance indicator if the business entity does not report earnings) at each subsequent reporting date. Although this statement is voluntary, it is effective as of the beginning of an entity's first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal year that begins on or before November 15, 2007, provided the entity also elects to apply the provisions of FASB Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. The Company does not expect this standard to have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.

        The Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") has issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108, Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements ("SAB 108"), in September 2006. SAB 108 requires entities to quantify misstatements based on their impact on each of their financial statements and related disclosures. SAB 108 is effective as of December 28, 2006. The adoption of this standard has not had an impact on the Company's consolidated result of operations, cash flows or financial position.

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5. RECEIVABLES

        Receivables consisted of the following at:

 
  December 29,
2005

  December 28,
2006

 
Trade accounts   $ 37.0   $ 64.8  
Other     0.1     0.2  
Less allowance for doubtful accounts     (0.5 )   (1.1 )
   
 
 
Total   $ 36.6   $ 63.9  
   
 
 

        The changes in NCM's allowance for doubtful accounts are as follows:

 
  December 29,
2005

  December 28,
2006

 
Balance at beginning of period   $ 0.0   $ 0.5  
Allowance for doubful accounts     0.5     0.8  
Write-offs, net     0.0     (0.2 )
   
 
 
Balance at end of period   $ 0.5   $ 1.1  
   
 
 

6. DEFERRED OFFERING COSTS

        The Company has paid certain costs associated with the initial public offering of National CineMedia, Inc., (see Note 2). These costs were reimbursed to the Company by National CineMedia, Inc. at the closing of the IPO.

7. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

        Included in media and events operating costs is $2.1 million and $4.1 million for the period ended December 29, 2005 and the year ended December 28, 2006, respectively, related to purchases of movie tickets and concession products from the Members primarily for resale to NCM's customers, of which $1.9 million and $2.6 million for the period ended December 28, 2006 and the year ended December 29, 2005, respectively, was paid to Regal, $0.2 million and $1.1 million for the period ended December 29, 2005 and the year ended December 29, 2005, respectively, was paid to AMC and $0.4 million for the year ended December 28, 2006 was paid to Cinemark.

        As discussed in Note 1, at the formation of NCM and upon the admission of Cinemark as a Member, circuit share agreements and administrative services fee agreements were consummated with each Member. Circuit share cost and administrative fee revenue by a Member is as follows:

 
  Period March 29, 2005
Through
December 29, 2005

  Year Ended
December 28, 2006

 
  Circuit
Share
Cost

  Administrative
Fee
Revenue

  Circuit
Share
Cost

  Administrative
Fee
Revenue

AMCE   $ 19.4   $ 8.3   $ 38.6   $ 0.2
Cinemark     0.1     —     29.7     0.4
Regal     19.1     22.5     61.8     4.8
   
 
 
 
Total   $ 38.6   $ 30.8   $ 130.1   $ 5.4
   
 
 
 

        NCM's administrative services fee was earned at a rate of 35% of the $88.0 million of Legacy Contract value for the period ended December 29, 2005 and a fee of 32% of the $16.8 million of Legacy Contract

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value for the year ended December 28, 2006. As the Legacy Contracts expire and NCM sells new advertising agreements, advertising revenue and related circuit share costs will increase.

        Payments from NCM for employee and other services provided under the Transition Services Agreement to Regal and its subsidiaries totaled $3.3 million, and to AMC and its subsidiaries totaled $3.2 million for the period ended December 29, 2005. Additionally, Regal and its subsidiaries paid $0.1 million to NCM for services provided by NCM to RCI under the Transition Services Agreement for the period ended December 29, 2005.

        During the period ended December 29, 2005, AMC and RCI purchased $0.5 million and $0.6 million, respectively, of NCM's advertising inventory for their own use. During the year ended December 28, 2006, AMC and RCI purchased $0.7 million and $1.4 million, respectively, of NCM's advertising inventory for their own use. The value of such purchases are calculated by reference to NCM's advertising rate card and is included in advertising revenue with a percentage of such amounts returned by NCM to the members as advertising circuit share.

        As further described in Note 11 "RCI Unit Option Plan," certain RCM employees who would become employees of NCM had been granted Regal stock options and restricted stock. As specified within the Contribution and Unit Holders Agreement and in accordance with the RCI Severance Plan for Equity Compensation (the "Severance Plan"), in lieu of continued participation in the Regal stock option and restricted stock plan by these employees, Regal agreed to make cash payments to these employees at an agreed-upon value for such options and restricted stock, with payments to be made on the dates which such option and restricted stock would have otherwise vested. Additionally, the Contribution and Unit Holders Agreement provided that NCM would reimburse Regal $4.0 million associated with Regal's obligations under this arrangement. This $4.0 million obligation was recorded as a liability on NCM's records as of March 29, 2005, reducing the capital accounts of AMC and Regal pro rata to their ownership percentages. The first payment of $0.5 million was made to Regal on March 29, 2005, with the remaining $3.5 million paid to Regal on March 29, 2006. The total cost of the Severance Plan, including payments in lieu of divided distributions on restricted stock, is estimated to be in the range of approximately $15.0 million to $16.0 million. As the Severance Plan provides for payments over future periods that are contingent upon continued employment with NCM, the cost of the Severance Plan will be recorded as an expense over the remaining required service periods. As the payments under the Plan are being funded by Regal, Regal will be credited with a capital contribution equal to this Severance Plan expense. During the periods ended December 29, 2005 and December 28, 2006, severance expense and the related capital contribution were $8.5 million and $4.2 million, respectively. Severance expense for fiscal years 2007 and 2008 at a minimum is expected to be $1.9 million and $0.6 million, respectively, prior to the inclusion of payments in lieu of distributions on restricted stock and the impact of any employee terminations.

        Amounts due to (from) Members at December 29, 2005, is comprised of:

 
  AMC
  Cinemark
  Regal
  Total
 
Circuit share payments   $ 11.7   $ 0.1   $ 10.6   $ 22.4  
Cost reimbursement     0.6     —     —     0.6  
Compensation-related payment     —     —     3.5     3.5  
Administrative fee     —     —     (2.5 )   (2.5 )
   
 
 
 
 
Total   $ 12.3   $ 0.1   $ 11.6   $ 24.0  
   
 
 
 
 

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        Amounts due to (from) Members at December 28, 2006, is comprised of:

 
  AMC
  Cinemark
  Regal
  Total
 
Circuit share payments   $ 15.2   $ 14.0   $ 24.8   $ 54.0  
Cost reimbursement     0.1     —     0.4     0.5  
Administrative fee     —     (0.1 )   (0.5 )   (0.6 )
   
 
 
 
 
Total   $ 15.3   $ 13.9   $ 24.7   $ 53.9  
   
 
 
 
 

8. BORROWINGS

        Short-Term Borrowings From Members—In 2005, NCM signed an Amended and Restated Demand Promissory Note (the "Demand Note") with its Members (the "Holders") under which the Company could borrow up to $11.0 million on a revolving basis. Borrowings under the Demand Note were funded by the Members pro rata to their ownership of units. Interest was payable monthly at 200 basis points over LIBOR. Interest paid to the Members during the period ended December 29, 2005 and the year ended December 28, 2006 was less than $0.1 million, in each period. The demand note was repaid and cancelled on March 22, 2006.

        Long-Term Borrowings—On March 22, 2006, NCM entered into a bank-funded $20 million Revolving Credit Agreement (the "Revolver"), of which $2 million may be utilized in support of letters of credit. The Revolver is collateralized by trade receivables, and borrowings under the Revolver are limited to 85% of eligible trade receivables as defined. The Revolver has a final maturity date of March 22, 2008, but may be prepaid by the Company at its option pursuant to the terms of the Revolver, and it bears interest, at NCM's option, at either an adjusted Eurodollar rate or the base rate plus, in each case, an applicable margin. Outstanding borrowings at December 28, 2006, were $10.0 million. Available borrowings under the Revolver were $10.0 million at December 28, 2006. The aggregate interest rate on outstanding borrowings as of that date was 7.87%. As discussed in Note 2, the Revolver was repaid and cancelled on February 15, 2007, and was replaced by a $805.0 million senior secured credit facility entered into at the same time as the closing of the initial public offering of National CineMedia, Inc. The senior secured credit facility funding was used, in part, to repay the Revolver balance.

9. LEASE OBLIGATIONS

        The Company leases office facilities for its headquarters in Centennial, Colorado and also in various cities for its sales and marketing personnel as sales offices. The Company has no capital lease obligations. Total lease expense for the period ended December 29, 2005 and the year ended December 28, 2006, was $1.1 million and $1.6 million, respectively.

        Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases are as follows:

2007   $ 1.6
2008     1.6
2009     1.5
2010     1.2
2011     1.3
Thereafter     2.3
   
Total   $ 9.5
   

10. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

        NCM sponsors the NCM 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan (the "Plan") under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, for the benefit of substantially all full-time employees. The Plan

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provides that participants may contribute up to 20% of their compensation, subject to Internal Revenue Service limitations. Employee contributions are invested in various investment funds based upon election made by the employee. The Company made discretionary contributions of $0.3 million and $0.6 million during the period ended December 29, 2005 and the year ended December 28, 2006, respectively.

11. RCI STOCK OPTION PLAN

        In connection with the formation of NCM, on May 11, 2005, Regal Cinemas, Inc., adopted and approved the RCI Severance Plan for Equity Compensation. Participation in the Severance Plan is limited to employees of RCM, who held unvested options to purchase shares of Regal's common stock or unvested shares of Regal's restricted common stock pursuant to the terms of the incentive plan immediately prior to such employee's termination of employment with RCM and commencement of employment with NCM. Each employee's termination of employment with RCM was effective as of the close of business on May 24, 2005, and commencement of employment with NCM was effective as of the next business day on May 25, 2005. (Between April 1, 2005 and May 24, 2005, NCM was billed for the costs of these employees' compensation and related benefits.) Under the terms of and subject to the conditions of the Severance Plan, each eligible employee who participates in the Severance Plan (a"Participant") is, at the times set forth in the Severance Plan, entitled to a cash payment equal to (1) with respect to each unvested stock option held on May 24, 2005, the difference between the exercise price of such unvested option and $20.19 (the fair market value of a share of Regal's common stock on May 24, 2005, as calculated pursuant to the terms of the Severance Plan) and (2) with respect to each unvested share of restricted stock, $20.19 (the fair market value of a share of Regal's common stock on May 24, 2005, as calculated pursuant to the terms of the Severance Plan). In addition, the Severance Plan provides that each Participant who held unvested shares of restricted stock on May 24, 2005, will be entitled to receive payments in lieu of dividend distributions in an amount equal to the per share value of dividends paid on Regal's common stock times the number of shares of such restricted stock. Each such Participant will receive these payments in lieu of dividend distributions until the date that each such Participant's restricted stock would have vested in accordance with the incentive plan. Solely for purposes of the calculation of such payments with respect to restricted stock, in the event of any stock dividend, stock split or other change in the corporate structure affecting Regal's common stock, there shall be an equitable proportionate adjustment to the number of shares of restricted stock held by each Participant immediately prior to his or her termination of employment with RCM.

        Each Participant's cash payment will vest according to the year and date on which such unvested options and restricted stock held by such Participant would have vested pursuant to the terms of the incentive plan and the related award agreement had employment with RCM not ceased. The Severance Plan is a change in terms of the Regal options and restricted stock, resulting in a new measurement date for these equity compensation arrangements. The total cost of the Severance Plan, including payments in lieu of dividend distributions on restricted stock, is estimated to be in the range of approximately $15.0 million to $16.0 million. As the Severance Plan provides for payments over future periods that are contingent upon continued employment with NCM, the cost of the Severance Plan will be recorded as an expense over the remaining required service periods. As expenses recognized, Regal, which is funding payments under the Severance Plan, is credited with a capital contribution. During the period ended December 29, 2005 and the year ended December 28, 2006, the Company recorded total severance expense of approximately $8.5 million and $4.2 million, including approximately $0.1 million of payments in lieu of dividends, respectively, related to the Severance Plan. The Company records the expense as a separate line item in the statements of operations. The amount recorded is not allocated to advertising operating costs, network costs, selling and marketing costs and administrative costs because the recorded expense is associated with the past performance of Regal's common stock market value rather than current

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period performance. The table below presents the estimated allocation of the expense if the Company did allocate it to these specific line items:

 
  Period
March 29, 2005
Through
December 29,
2005

  Year Ended
December 28,
2006

Advertising operating costs   $ 0.1   $ 0.1
Network costs     0.5     0.4
Selling and marketing costs     1.7     1.9
Administrative costs     6.2     1.8
   
 
Total   $ 8.5   $ 4.2
   
 

        Future charges under the Severance Plan are estimated to be $1.9 million and $0.6 million in 2007 and 2008, respectively.

12. UNIT OPTION PLAN

        On April 4, 2006, the Company's board of directors approved the NCM 2006 Unit Option Plan, under which 1,224,203.24 units are reserved for issuance under option grants as of December 28, 2006. Activity in the stock option plan has been as follows:

 
  Units
  Weighted
Average
Exercise Price

Outstanding at December 29, 2005   —   $ —
Granted   1,221,667     23.78
Forfeited   (89,939 )   22.96
   
 
Outstanding at December 28, 2006   1,131,728     23.85
Vested at December 28, 2006   —     —
   
 
Exercisable at December 28, 2006   —   $ —
   
 

        No options are exercisable at December 28, 2006. Options outstanding at December 28, 2006, have been granted at the following exercise prices: 957,000 units at $22.96 per unit; 106,121 units at $25.29 per unit and 53,149 unit at $33.76 per unit and 15,458 units at $34.74 per unit, all at an average remaining life of approximately nine years.

        All options granted vest over periods of 69 through 81 months. The options include provisions under which, in certain circumstances, the holders may be able to put the options back to the Company and receive a cash payment based on a formula tied to the attainment of certain operating objectives. Therefore, under SFAS No. 123(R), the options are accounted for as liability awards rather than equity awards.

        The Company has estimated the calculated value of these options at $10.42 to $14.26 per unit based on the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The weighted-average fair value of all units granted during the period ended December 28, 2006 was $13.99. The Black-Scholes model requires that the Company make estimates of various factors used in the Black-Scholes model, the most critical of which are the fair value of equity and the expected volatility of equity value. Since the Company's options were granted in contemplation of an IPO as described in Note 2, the Company used the pricing of the IPO to determine the equity value, for each unit underlying the options. Under liability accounting, the Company will reestimate the calculated value of the options as of each reporting date. The fair value of the options is being charged to operations over the vesting period.

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        The following assumptions were used in the valuation of the options:

    •
    Expected life of options—9 years. The expected life of the options was determined by using the average of the vesting and contractual terms of the options (the "simplified method" as described in SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 102).

    •
    Risk free interest rate—4.6% to 4.9%. The risk-free interest rate was determined by using the applicable Treasury rate as of the grant dates.

    •
    Expected volatility of membership units—30.0%. Expected volatility was estimated based on comparable companies and industry indexes for historic stock price volatility.

    •
    Dividend yield—3.0%. The estimated dividend yield was determined using management's expectations based on estimated cash flow characteristics and expected dividend policy after the IPO discussed in Note 2.

        The forfeiture rate was not significant, because a substantial number of options are held by a few executives of the Company who are expected to continue employment through the vesting period. A forfeiture rate of 5% was estimated for all non-executive employees to reflect the potential separation of employees. The Company expects approximately 1,115,000 of the outstanding units to vest.

        For the year ended December 28, 2006, the Company recognized $1.9 million of share-based compensation expense for these options. As of December 28, 2006, unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested options was $14.2 million, which will be recognized over a weighted-average remaining period of between 60 and 72 months, subject to variability due to the requirement to reestimate fair value of the options as of each reporting date under the liability method.

13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

        The Company is subject to claims and legal actions in the ordinary course of business. The Company believes such claims will not have a material adverse effect on its financial position or results of operations.

14. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

2005

  Second
Quarter

  Third
Quarter

  Fourth
Quarter

 
Operations:                    
  Revenues   $ 25.6   $ 28.6   $ 44.6  
  Expenses     27.7     30.4     47.6  
   
 
 
 
Net income (loss)   $ (2.1 ) $ (1.8 ) $ (3.0 )
   
 
 
 
Balance sheet:                    
  Total assets   $ 25.4   $ 32.4   $ 48.8  
   
 
 
 
  Members' equity   $ 5.1   $ 10.4   $ 9.8  
   
 
 
 

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2006


 

First
Quarter


 

Second
Quarter


 

Third
Quarter


 

Fourth
Quarter

Operations:                        
  Revenues   $ 27.4   $ 57.1   $ 60.7   $ 74.1
  Expenses     36.8     58.3     61.3     73.4
   
 
 
 
Net income (loss)   $ (9.4 ) $ (1.2 ) $ (0.6 ) $ 0.7
   
 
 
 
Balance sheet:                        
  Total assets   $ 36.8   $ 64.8   $ 72.2   $ 90.0
   
 
 
 
  Members' equity   $ 2.4   $ 1.9   $ 2.1   $ 3.5
   
 
 
 

15. PRO FORMA BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)

        As discussed in Note 2, National CineMedia, Inc., a newly formed holding company, filed a registration statement for an initial public offering of its common stock, which closed February 13, 2007. The net proceeds from the offering, including the underwriters' over-allotment, were used to acquire an approximate 44.8% interest in the Company. In connection therewith, the Company effected a recapitalization under which:

    •
    The Company recapitalized on a non-cash basis with a distribution to the Members of common membership units and preferred membership units for each outstanding membership unit.

    •
    The Company split the newly issued common membership units into the number of units necessary to allow National CineMedia, Inc. to acquire one common membership unit of the Company for each share issued in the IPO and achieve an approximate 40.5% ownership interest in the Company. National CineMedia, Inc. then purchased membership units directly from the Members to acquire an additional approximate 4.3% ownership in the Company, for a total of approximately 44.8% ownership.

    •
    National CineMedia, Inc. became a member and the managing member of the Company upon its purchase of common membership units as described above at a price per share equal to the IPO offering price of National CineMedia, Inc. common stock, net of underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses.

    •
    The Company paid a portion of the proceeds from the sale of common membership units to National CineMedia, Inc. to the Members in consideration of the Members agreeing to change the terms of the exhibitor services agreements. The modifications changed the method by which payments are made under the exhibitor services agreements from a percentage of revenue to a fixed monthly amount per digital screen operated by the Members plus a charge per theatre patron. Under the modified exhibitor services agreements the amount of payment is significantly reduced. As the modified exhibitor services agreement contracts represent an intangible asset received from a Member, and in accordance with accounting guidance for payments made to promoters at the time of an IPO, the payments to the founding members are accounted for as a capital distribution.

    •
    Approximately $735.0 million was borrowed under a new senior credit facility, the net proceeds of which, together with proceeds from the sale of common membership units to National CineMedia, Inc., were used to repay the Company's existing bank debt and pay the Members to redeem the newly created preferred membership units.

        The pro forma balance sheet presented in the financial statements reflects the impact of the above transactions on the historic balance sheet as if they had occurred on December 28, 2006.

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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

ITEM 13.    OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION

        The following table sets forth the expenses expected to be incurred in connection with the issuance and distribution of common stock registered hereby, all of which expenses, except for the Securities and Exchange Commission registration fee, are estimated.

Securities and Exchange Commission registration fee   $ 15,350.00
   
New York Stock Exchange listing fee      
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. filing fee      
Printing fees and expenses      
Legal fees and expenses      
Accounting fees and expenses      
Blue Sky fees and expenses      
Transfer agent and registrar fees and expenses      
Miscellaneous expenses      
   
  Total   $  
   


ITEM 14.    INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

        Section 102 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (the "DGCL") grants us the power to limit the personal liability of our directors or our stockholders for monetary damages for breach of a fiduciary duty. Article VIII, Section A of our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation eliminates the personal liability of directors for monetary damages for actions taken as a director, except for liability for breach of duty of loyalty; for acts or omissions not in good faith or involving intentional misconduct or knowing violation of law; under Section 174 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (unlawful dividends); or for transactions from which the director derived improper personal benefit.

        Under Section 145 of the DGCL, a corporation has the power to indemnify directors and officers under certain prescribed circumstances against certain costs and expenses, actually and reasonably incurred in connection with any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, to which any of them is a party by reason of his being a director or officer of the corporation if it is determined that he acted in accordance with the applicable standard of conduct set forth in such statutory provision. Article VIII, Section B of our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation requires us to indemnify any current or former directors or officers to the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL, and to pay expenses incurred in defending any such proceeding in advance of its final disposition upon delivery to us of an undertaking, by or on behalf of an indemnified person, to repay all amounts so advanced if it should be determined ultimately that such person is not entitled to be indemnified under this section or otherwise. Article VIII, Section B also permits us to indemnify any current or former employees or agents to the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL, and to pay expenses incurred in defending any such proceeding in advance of its final disposition upon such terms and conditions, if any, as we deem appropriate.

        Section 145 of the DGCL authorizes a corporation to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation against any liability asserted against and incurred by such person in any such capacity, or arising out of such person's status as such. As permitted by Section 145 and Section 6.08 of our Amended and Restated Bylaws, we carry insurance policies insuring its directors and officers against certain liabilities that they may incur in their capacity as directors and officers.

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        The indemnification rights set forth above shall not be exclusive of any other right which an indemnified person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation or Amended and Restated Bylaws, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise.


ITEM 15.    RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES

        In the past three years, we have not sold securities without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, except as described below.

        On January 26, 2006, we issued $325 million aggregate principal amount of Notes due 2016 to institutional purchasers in reliance on the exemption from registration provided under Rule 144A promulgated under the Securities Act. Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. acted as representatives of the initial purchasers. We used the proceeds to refinance Loews's outstanding 9.0% senior subordinated notes due 2014 and to pay transaction expenses related to the Loews merger.

        On January 26, 2006, in connection with the consummation of the Loews Acquisition, we issued 256,085.61252 voting shares of Class L-1 Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Class L-1 Common Stock"), 256,085.61252 voting shares of Class L-2 Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Class L-2 Common Stock" and, together with the Class L-1 Common Stock, the "Class L Common Stock"), 382,475 voting shares of Class A-1 Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Class A-1 Common Stock"), 382,475 voting shares of Class A-2 Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Class A-2 Common Stock" and, together with the Class A-1 Common Stock, the "Class A Common Stock"), and 5,128.77496 nonvoting shares of Class N Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Class N Common Stock"), such that (i) the former non-management stockholders of LCE Holdings, including Bain, Carlyle and Spectrum (collectively, the "Former LCE Sponsors"), hold all of the outstanding shares of Class L Common Stock, (ii) the pre-existing non-management stockholders of Holdings, including JPMP and Apollo (collectively, the "Pre-Existing Holdings Sponsors" and, the Pre-Existing Holdings Sponsors together with the Former LCE Sponsors, the "Sponsors") and other co-investors (the "Coinvestors"), hold all of the outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock, and (iii) management stockholders of Holdings (the "Management Stockholders" and, together with the Sponsors and Coinvestors, the "Stockholders") hold all of the non-voting Class N Common Stock. The issuance of these securities was effected without registration under the Securities Act in reliance the exemption from registration provided under Section 4(2) promulgated thereunder.

        In connection with the Reclassification, we will issue                         shares of our common stock to holders of common stock of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. This transaction will be effected without registration under the Securities Act in reliance on the exemption from registration provided under Section 4(2) promulgated thereunder.


ITEM 16.    EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

    (a)
    Exhibits

 
EXHIBIT NUMBER

  DESCRIPTION
  1.1   Underwriting Agreement (to be filed by amendment).

 

*2.1(a)

 

Modified First Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization of Debtors and Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors for GC Companies, Inc. and its Jointly Administered Subsidiaries filed on March 1, 2002 with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.2 of AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed March 7, 2002).
       

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*2.1(b)

 

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated June 20, 2005, by and among Marquee Holdings Inc. and LCE Holdings, Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to Holdings' Form 8-K (File No. 1-33344) filed on June 24, 2005).

 

*2.2

 

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of March 9, 2002, by and among G.S. Theaters, L.L.C., a Louisiana limited liability Company, Westbank Theatres, L.L.C., a Louisiana limited liability company, Clearview Theatres, L.L.C., a Louisiana limited liability company, Houma Theater, L.L.C., a Louisiana limited liability company, Hammond Theatres, L.L.C., a Louisiana limited liability company, and American Multi-Cinema, Inc. together with Form of Indemnification Agreement (Appendix J) (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed March 13, 2002).

 

*2.3

 

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 22, 2004 by and among Marquee Holdings Inc., Marquee Inc. and AMC Entertainment Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed June 23, 2004).

 

3.1

 

Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (to be filed by amendment).

 

3.2

 

Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (to be filed by amendment).

 

*4.1(a)

 

Credit Agreement, dated January 16, 2006 among AMC Entertainment Inc., Grupo Cinemex, S.A. de C.V., Cadena Mexicana de Exhibicion, S.A. de C.V., the Lenders and the Issuers named therein, Citicorp U.S. and Canada, Inc. and Banco Nacional de Mexico, S.A., Integrante del Groupo Financiero Banamex. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.4 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed January 31, 2006).

 

*4.1(b)

 

Guaranty, dated January 26, 2006 by AMC Entertainment Inc. and each of the other Guarantors party thereto, in favor of the Guaranteed Parties named therein (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.5 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed January 31, 2006).

 

*4.1(c)

 

Pledge and Security Agreement, dated January 26, 2006, by AMC Entertainment Inc. and each of the other Grantors party thereto in favor of Citicorp U.S. and Canada, Inc., as agent for the Secured Parties (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.6 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed January 31, 2006).

 

*4.1(d)

 

Consent and Release, dated as of April 17, 2006, by and between AMC Entertainment Inc. and Citicorp U.S. and Canada, Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1(d) to AMC Entertainment's Form S-4 (File No. 333-133574) filed April 27, 2006).

 

*4.2(a)

 

Indenture, dated February 24, 2004, respecting AMC Entertainment Inc.'s 8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.7 to AMC Entertainment's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-113911) filed on March 24, 2004).
       

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*4.2(b)

 

First Supplemental Indenture, dated December 23, 2004, respecting AMC Entertainment Inc.'s 8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.7(b) to AMC Entertainment's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-122376) filed on January 28, 2005).

 

*4.2(c)

 

Second Supplemental Indenture, dated January 26, 2006, respecting AMC Entertainment Inc.'s 8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.6(c) to AMC Entertainment's Form 10-Q (File No. 1-8747) filed on February 13, 2006).

 

*4.2(d)

 

Third Supplemental Indenture dated April 20, 2006, respecting AMC Entertainment Inc.'s 8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.6(d) to AMC Entertainment's Form S-4 (File No. 333-133574) filed April 27, 2006).

 

*4.3

 

Registration Rights Agreement, dated February 24, 2004, respecting AMC Entertainment Inc.'s 8% senior subordinated notes due 2014. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.8 to AMC Entertainment's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-113911) filed on March 24, 2004).

 

*4.4(a)

 

Indenture, dated August 18, 2004, respecting AMC Entertainment Inc.'s, as successor by merger to Marquee Inc.'s, 85/8% Senior Notes due 2012 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.9(a) to AMC Entertainment's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-122376) filed on January 28, 2005).

 

*4.4(b)

 

First Supplemental Indenture, dated December 23, 2004, respecting AMC Entertainment Inc.'s, as successor by merger to Marquee Inc.'s, 85/8% Senior Notes due 2012 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.9(b) to AMC Entertainment's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-122376) filed on January 28, 2005).

 

*4.4(c)

 

Second Supplemental Indenture, dated January 26, 2006, respecting AMC Entertainment Inc.'s, as successor by merger to Marquee Inc.'s, 85/8% Senior Notes due 2012 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.8(c) to AMC Entertainment's Form 10-Q (File No. 1-8747) filed on February 13, 2006).

 

*4.4(d)

 

Third Supplemental Indenture dated April 20, 2006, respecting AMC Entertainment Inc.'s 85/8% Senior Notes due 2012 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.8(d) to AMC Entertainment's Form S-4 (File No. 333-133574) filed April 27, 2006).

 

*4.5(a)

 

Registration Rights Agreement dated August 18, 2004, respecting AMC Entertainment Inc.'s, as successor by merger to Marquee Inc.'s, 85/8% Senior Notes due 2012 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.10(a) to AMC Entertainment's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-122376) filed on January 28, 2005).

 

*4.5(b)

 

Joinder Agreement to Registration Rights Agreement dated December 23, 2004, respecting AMC Entertainment Inc.'s, as successor by merger to Marquee Inc.'s, 85/8% Senior Notes due 2012 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.10(b) to AMC Entertainment's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-122376) filed on January 28, 2005).
       

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*4.6(a)

 

Indenture, dated January 26, 2006, respecting AMC Entertainment Inc.'s 11% senior subordinated notes due 2016, between AMC Entertainment Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, National Association (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on January 31, 2006).

 

*4.6(b)

 

First Supplemental Indenture dated April 20, 2006, respecting AMC Entertainment Inc.'s 11% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2016 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.12(b) to AMC Entertainment's Form S-4 (File No. 333-133574) filed April 27, 2006).

 

*4.7

 

Registration Rights Agreement dated January 26, 2006, respecting AMC Entertainment Inc.'s 11% senior subordinated notes due 2016, among AMC Entertainment Inc., the guarantors party thereto, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.2 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on January 31, 2006).

 

*4.8(a)

 

Indenture, dated August 18, 2004, respecting Marquee Holdings Inc.'s 12% Senior Discount Notes due 2014 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.13 to Holdings' Registration Statement on Form S-4 (file No. 333-122636) filed on February 8, 2005).

 

*4.8(b)

 

Registration Rights Agreement dated August 18, 2004, respecting Marquee Holdings Inc.'s 12% Senior Discount Notes due 2014 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.14 to Holdings' Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-122636) filed on February 8, 2005).

 

*4.8(c)

 

First Supplemental Indenture dated June 12, 2007, respecting Marque Holding Inc.'s 12% Senior Discount Notes due 2014 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to Holdings' Form 8-K (File No. 1-33344) Filed on June 13, 2007).

 

4.9

 

Form of Certificate of Common Stock (to be filed by amendment).

 

5.1

 

Opinion of O'Melveny & Myers LLP (to be filed by amendment).

 

*10.1

 

Consent Decree, dated December 21, 2005, by and among Marquee Holdings Inc., LCE Holdings, Inc. and the State of Washington (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on December 27, 2005).

 

*10.2

 

Hold Separate Stipulation and Order, dated December 21, 2005, by and among Marquee Holdings Inc., LCE Holdings, Inc. and the State of Washington (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on December 27, 2005).

 

*10.3

 

Final Judgment, dated December 20, 2005, by and among Marquee Holdings Inc., LCE Holdings, Inc. and the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on December 27, 2005).

 

*10.4

 

Hold Separate Stipulation and Order, dated December 20, 2005, by and among Marquee Holdings Inc., LCE Holdings and the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.4 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on December 27, 2005).
       

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*10.5

 

District of Columbia Final Judgment, dated December 21, 2005, by and among Marquee Holdings Inc., LCE Holdings, Inc. and the District of Columbia (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.5 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on December 27, 2005).

 

*10.6

 

Stipulation for Entry into Final Judgment, dated December 20, 2005, by and among Marquee Holdings Inc., LCE Holdings, Inc. and the State of California (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.6 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on December 27, 2005).

 

*10.7

 

Stipulated Final Judgment, dated December 20, 2005, by and among Marquee Holdings Inc., LCE Holdings, Inc. and the State of California (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.7 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on December 27, 2005).

 

10.8

 

Form of amended and restated Stockholders Agreement of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., among AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. and the stockholders of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. party thereto (to be filed by amendment).

 

10.9

 

Form of amended and restated Management Stockholders Agreement of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. among AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. and the stockholders of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. party thereto (to be filed by amendment).

 

*10.10

 

Continuing Service Agreement, dated January 26, 2006, among AMC Entertainment Inc. (as successor to Loews Cineplex Entertainment Corporation) and Travis Reid, and, solely for the purposes of its repurchase obligations under Section 7 thereto, Marquee Holding Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on January 31, 2006).

 

*10.11

 

Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement, dated January 26, 2006, between Marquee Holdings Inc. and Travis Reid (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on January 31, 2006).

 

*10.12

 

Fee Agreement, dated June 11, 2007, by and among AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Marquee Holdings Inc., AMC Entertainment Inc., J.P. Morgan Partners (BHCA), L.P., Apollo Management V, L.P., Apollo Investment Fund V, L.P., Apollo Overseas Partners V, L.P., Apollo Netherlands Partners V(A), L.P., Apollo Netherlands partners V(B), L.P., Apollo German Partners V GmbH & Co KG, Bain Capital Partners, LLC, TC Group, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company and Applegate and Collatos, Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.7 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on June 13, 2007).

 

*10.13

 

American Multi-Cinema, Inc. Savings Plan, a defined contribution 401(k) plan, restated January 1, 1989, as amended (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.6 to AMC Entertainment's Form S-1 (File No. 33-48586) filed June 12, 1992, as amended).

 

*10.14(a)

 

Defined Benefit Retirement Income Plan for Certain Employees of American Multi-Cinema, Inc., as Amended and Restated, effective December 31, 2006, and as Frozen, effective December 31, 2006 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.15(a) to AMC Entertainment's Form 10-K (File No. 1-8747) filed June 15, 2007).
       

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*10.14(b)

 

American Multi-Cinema, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, as Amended and Restated, generally effective January 1, 2006, and as Frozen, effective December 31, 2006 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.15(b) to AMC Entertainment's Form 10-K (File No. 1-8747) filed June 15, 2007).

 

*10.15

 

Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of December 17, 2007, by and among Peter C. Brown, AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Marquee Holdings Inc. and AMC Entertainment Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Holdings' Form 8-K (File No. 1-33344) filed on December 20, 2007).

 

*10.16

 

Employment Separation and General Release Agreement, dated as of March 20, 2007, by and among Philip M. Singleton, Marquee Holdings Inc., AMC Entertainment Inc. and American Multi-Cinema, Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Holdings' Form 8-K (File No. 1-33344) filed March 20, 2007).

 

*10.16(a)

 

First Amendment to Employment Separation and General Release Agreement, dated as of April 4, 2007, by and among Philip M. Singleton, Marquee Holdings Inc., AMC Entertainment Inc. and American Multi-Cinema, Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.16(a) to the Holdings' Form S-1 (File No. 333-139249) filed April 12, 2007, as amended).

 

*10.17

 

Division Operations Incentive Program (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.15 to AMC Entertainment's Form S-1 (File No. 33-48586) filed June 12, 1992, as amended).

 

*10.18

 

Summary of American Multi-Cinema, Inc. Executive Incentive Program (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.36 to AMC Entertainment's Registration Statement on Form S-2 (File No. 33-51693) filed December 23, 1993).

 

*10.19

 

American Multi-Cinema, Inc. Retirement Enhancement Plan, as Amended and Restated, effective January 1, 2006, and as Frozen, effective December 31, 2006 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.19 to the Holdings' Form S-1 (File No. 333-139249) filed April 12, 2007, as amended).

 

*10.20

 

Employment agreement between AMC Entertainment Inc., American Multi-Cinema, Inc. and Richard M. Fay which commenced on July 1, 2001. (incorporated by Reference from Exhibit 10.15 to Amendment No. 1 to AMC Entertainment's Form 10-K (File No. 1-8747) for the year ended March 29, 2001).

 

*10.21

 

AMC Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan, as Amended and Restated, effective January 1, 2005 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.21 to Holdings' Form S-1 (File No. 333-139249) filed April 12, 2007, as amended).

 

*10.22

 

American Multi-Cinema, Inc. Executive Savings Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.28 to AMC Entertainment's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-25755) filed April 24, 1997).

 

*10.23

 

Agreement of Sale and Purchase dated November 21, 1997 among American Multi-Cinema, Inc. and AMC Realty, Inc., as Seller, and Entertainment Properties Trust, as Purchaser (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 of AMC Entertainment's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed December 9, 1997).
       

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*10.24

 

Option Agreement dated November 21, 1997 among American Multi-Cinema, Inc. and AMC Realty, Inc., as Seller, and Entertainment Properties Trust, as Purchaser (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 of AMC Entertainment's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed December 9, 1997).

 

*10.25

 

Right to Purchase Agreement dated November 21, 1997, between AMC Entertainment Inc., as Grantor, and Entertainment Properties Trust as Offeree (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 of AMC Entertainment's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed December 9, 1997.)

 

*10.26

 

Lease dated November 21, 1997 between Entertainment Properties Trust, as Landlord, and American Multi-Cinema, Inc., as Tenant (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.4 of AMC Entertainment's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed December 9, 1997). (Similar leases have been entered into with respect to the following theatres: Mission Valley 20, Promenade 16, Ontario Mills 30, Lennox 24, West Olive 16, Studio 30 (Houston), Huebner Oaks 24, First Colony 24, Oak View 24, Leawood Town Center 20, South Barrington 30, Gulf Pointe 30, Cantera 30, Mesquite 30, Hampton Town Center 24, Palm Promenade 24, Westminster Promenade 24, Hoffman Center 22, Elmwood Palace 20, Westbank Palace 16, Clearview Palace 12, Hammond Palace 10, Houma Palace 10, Livonia 20, Forum 30, Studio 29 (Olathe), Hamilton 24, Deer Valley 30, Mesa Grand 24 and Burbank 16.)

 

*10.27

 

Guaranty of Lease dated November 21, 1997 between AMC Entertainment Inc., as Guarantor, and Entertainment Properties Trust, as Owner (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.5 of AMC Entertainment's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed December 9, 1997, (Similar guaranties have been entered into with respect to the following theatres: Mission Valley 20, Promenade 16, Ontario Mills 30, Lennox 24, West Olive 16, Studio 30 (Houston), Huebner Oaks 24, First Colony 24, Oak View 24, Leawood Town Center 20, South Barrington 30, Gulf Pointe 30, Cantera 30, Mesquite 30, Hampton Town Center 24, Palm Promenade 24, Westminster Promenade 24, Hoffman Center 22, Elmwood Palace 20, Westbank Palace 16, Clearview Palace 12, Hammond Palace 10, Houma Palace 10, Livonia 20, Forum 30, Studio 29 (Olathe), Hamilton 24, Deer Valley 30, Mesa Grand 24 and Burbank 16.)

 

*10.28

 

Employment agreement between AMC Entertainment Inc., American Multi-Cinema, Inc. and Richard T. Walsh which commenced July 1, 2001. (incorporated by Reference from Exhibit 10.25 to AMC Entertainment's Form 10-K (File No. 1-8747) for the year ended March 29, 2001).

 

*10.29

 

Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement used in December 22, 2004 option grants to Mr. Peter C. Brown and Mr. Philip M. Singleton (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.18 to AMC Entertainment's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-122376) filed on January 28, 2005).

 

*10.30

 

Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement used in December 22, 2004 option grants to Mr. Peter C. Brown and Mr. Philip M. Singleton (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.19 to AMC Entertainment's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-122376) filed on January 28, 2005).
       

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*10.31

 

Retainer agreement with Raymond F. Beagle, Jr. dated October 1, 2002. (incorporated by Reference from Exhibit 10.27 to AMC Entertainment's Form 10-Q (File No. 1-8747) for the quarter ended September 26, 2002).

 

*10.32

 

Employment agreement between AMC Entertainment Inc., American Multi-Cinema, Inc. and John D. McDonald which commenced July 1, 2001. (incorporated by Reference from Exhibit 10.29 to Amendment No. 1 to AMC Entertainment's Form 10-K (File No. 1-8747) for the year ended March 29, 2001).

 

*10.33

 

Employment agreement between AMC Entertainment Inc., American Multi-Cinema, Inc. and Craig R. Ramsey which commenced on July 1, 2001. (incorporated by Reference from Exhibit 10.36 to AMC Entertainment's Form 10-Q (File No. 1-8747) for the quarter ended June 27, 2002).

 

*10.34

 

Investment Agreement entered into April 19, 2001 by and among AMC Entertainment Inc. and Apollo Investment Fund IV, L.P., Apollo Overseas Partners IV, L.P., Apollo Investment Fund V, L.P., Apollo Overseas Partners V, L.P., Apollo Management IV, L.P. and Apollo Management V, L.P. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.7 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on April 20, 2001).

 

*10.35

 

Standstill Agreement by and among AMC Entertainment Inc., and Apollo Investment Fund IV, L.P., Apollo Overseas Partners IV, L.P., Apollo Investment Fund V, L.P., Apollo Overseas Partners V, L.P., Apollo Management IV, L.P. and Apollo Management V, L.P., dated as of April 19, 2001. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.8 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on April 20, 2001).

 

*10.36

 

Registration Rights Agreement dated April 19, 2001 by and among AMC Entertainment Inc. and Apollo Investment Fund IV, L.P., Apollo Overseas Partners IV, L.P., Apollo Investment Fund V, L.P., Apollo Overseas Partners V, L.P. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.9 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on April 20, 2001).

 

*10.37

 

Securities Purchase Agreement dated June 29, 2001 by and among Apollo Investment Fund IV, L.P., Apollo Overseas Partners IV, L.P., Apollo Investment Fund V, L.P., Apollo Overseas Partners V, L.P., Apollo Management IV, L.P., Apollo Management V, L.P., AMC Entertainment Inc., Sandler Capital Partners V, L.P., Sandler Capital Partners V FTE, L.P. and Sandler Capital Partners V Germany, L.P. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.6 to AMC Entertainment's Form 10-Q (File No. 1-8747) for the quarter ended June 28, 2001).

 

*10.38

 

Form of Indemnification Agreement dated September 18, 2003 between the Company and Peter C. Brown, Charles S. Sosland, Charles J. Egan, Jr., Michael N. Garin, Marc J. Rowan, Paul E. Vardeman, Leon D. Black and Laurence M. Berg (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to AMC Entertainment's Form 10-Q (File No. 1-8747) for the quarter ended January 1, 2004).

 

*10.39

 

2003 AMC Entertainment Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to AMC Entertainment's Form 10-Q (File No. 1-8747) for the quarter ended October 2, 2003).
       

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*10.40

 

Description of 2004 Grant under the 2003 AMC Entertainment Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to AMC Entertainment's Form 10-Q (File No. 1-8747) for the quarter ended October 2, 2003).

 

*10.41(a)

 

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.9 to Holdings' Form 8-K (File No. 1-33344) filed on June 13, 2007)

 

*10.41(b)

 

Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.32(b) to AMC Entertainment's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-122376) filed on January 28, 2005).

 

*10.41(c)

 

Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.32(c) to AMC Entertainment's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-122376) filed on January 28, 2005).

 

*10.42

 

Contribution and Unit Holders Agreement, dated as of March 29, 2005, among National Cinema Network, Inc., Regal CineMedia Corporation and National CineMedia, LLC (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed April 4, 2005).

 

*10.43

 

Exhibitor Services Agreement, dated February 13, 2007 between National CineMedia, LLC and American Multi-Cinema, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-33296) of National CineMedia, Inc., filed on February 16, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference).

 

*10.44

 

First Amended and Restated Loews Screen Integration Agreement, dated February 13, 2007 between National CineMedia, LLC and American Multi-Cinema, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.8 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-33296) of National CineMedia, Inc., filed on February 16, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference).

 

*10.45

 

Third Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement, dated February 13, 2007 between American Multi-Cinema, Inc., Cinemark Media, Inc., Regal CineMedia Holdings, LLC and National CineMedia, Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed February 20, 2007).

 

*10.46

 

Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement, dated as of February 14, 2007, between AMC Entertainment Inc., and Citicorp North America, as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.4 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed February 20, 2007).

 

*10.47

 

Amendment No. 2 to Credit Agreement, dated as of March 13, 2007, between AMC Entertainment Inc., and Citicorp North America, as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed March 15, 2007).

 

*10.48

 

Employment Agreement, dated as of November 6, 2002, by and among Kevin M. Connor, AMC Entertainment Inc. and American Multi-Cinema, Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.49 to Holdings' Amendment No. 5 to Form S-1 (File No. 333-139249) filed on April 19, 2007)
       

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*10.49

 

Credit Agreement, dated as of June 13, 2007, between AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.51 to Parent's Form S-1 (File No. 333-146021) filed September 12, 2007).

 

14

 

Code of Ethics (to be filed by amendment).

 

*21

 

Subsidiaries of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.

 

**23.1

 

Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as to AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.'s financial statements.

 

**23.2

 

Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as to Marquee Holdings Inc.'s financial statements.

 

**23.3

 

Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as to LCE Holdings, Inc.'s financial statements.

 

**23.4

 

Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP as to National CineMedia, LLC's financial statements

 

23.5

 

Consent of O'Melveny & Myers LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1). (To be filed by amendment).

*
Previously filed.

**
Filed herewith.

(b)
Financial Statement Schedules

        See the Index to Financial Statements included on page F-1 for a list of the financial statements included in this registration statement.

        All schedules not identified above have been omitted because they are not required, are not applicable or the information is included in the selected consolidated financial data or notes contained in this registration statement.


ITEM 17. UNDERTAKINGS

        (a)   Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

        (b)   The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that:

            (1)   For purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form of prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant to

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    Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of this registration statement as of the time it was declared effective.

            (2)   For the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

        (c)   The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to provide to the underwriter at the closing specified in the underwriting agreement certificates in such denominations and registered in such names as required by the underwriter to permit prompt delivery to each purchaser.

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SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Kansas City, state of Missouri, on January 10, 2008.

    AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.

 

 

By:

 

/s/  
PETER C. BROWN      
Peter C. Brown
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President


POWER OF ATTORNEY

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature
  Title
  Date

 

 

 

 

 
*
Peter C. Brown
  Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President
(Principal Executive Officer)
  January 10, 2008

/s/  
CRAIG R. RAMSEY      
Craig R. Ramsey

 

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)

 

January 10, 2008

*

Michael R. Hannon

 

Director

 

January 10, 2008

*

Stephen P. Murray

 

Director

 

January 10, 2008

*

Stan Parker

 

Director

 

January 10, 2008

*

Aaron J. Stone

 

Director

 

January 10, 2008

*

John Connaughton

 

Director

 

January 10, 2008
         

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*

Eliot P. S. Merrill

 

Director

 

January 10, 2008

*

Benjamin M. Coughlin

 

Director

 

January 10, 2008

*

Travis Reid

 

Director

 

January 10, 2008

*

Kevin M. Connor

 

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

 

January 10, 2008

*

Chris A. Cox

 

Vice President and Chief
Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

January 10, 2008

*By:

 

/s/  
CRAIG R. RAMSEY      
Craig R. Ramsey
Attorney-in-Fact

 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 
EXHIBIT NUMBER

  DESCRIPTION
  1.1   Underwriting Agreement (to be filed by amendment).

 

*2.1(a)

 

Modified First Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization of Debtors and Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors for GC Companies, Inc. and its Jointly Administered Subsidiaries filed on March 1, 2002 with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.2 of AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed March 7, 2002).

 

*2.1(b)

 

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated June 20, 2005, by and among Marquee Holdings Inc. and LCE Holdings, Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to Holdings' Form 8-K (File No. 1-33344) filed on June 24, 2005).

 

*2.2

 

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of March 9, 2002, by and among G.S. Theaters, L.L.C., a Louisiana limited liability Company, Westbank Theatres, L.L.C., a Louisiana limited liability company, Clearview Theatres, L.L.C., a Louisiana limited liability company, Houma Theater, L.L.C., a Louisiana limited liability company, Hammond Theatres, L.L.C., a Louisiana limited liability company, and American Multi-Cinema, Inc. together with Form of Indemnification Agreement (Appendix J) (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed March 13, 2002).

 

*2.3

 

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 22, 2004 by and among Marquee Holdings Inc., Marquee Inc. and AMC Entertainment Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed June 23, 2004).

 

3.1

 

Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (to be filed by amendment).

 

3.2

 

Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (to be filed by amendment).

 

*4.1(a)

 

Credit Agreement, dated January 16, 2006 among AMC Entertainment Inc., Grupo Cinemex, S.A. de C.V., Cadena Mexicana de Exhibicion, S.A. de C.V., the Lenders and the Issuers named therein, Citicorp U.S. and Canada, Inc. and Banco Nacional de Mexico, S.A., Integrante del Groupo Financiero Banamex. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.4 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed January 31, 2006).

 

*4.1(b)

 

Guaranty, dated January 26, 2006 by AMC Entertainment Inc. and each of the other Guarantors party thereto, in favor of the Guaranteed Parties named therein (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.5 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed January 31, 2006).

 

*4.1(c)

 

Pledge and Security Agreement, dated January 26, 2006, by AMC Entertainment Inc. and each of the other Grantors party thereto in favor of Citicorp U.S. and Canada, Inc., as agent for the Secured Parties (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.6 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed January 31, 2006).

 

*4.1(d)

 

Consent and Release, dated as of April 17, 2006, by and between AMC Entertainment Inc. and Citicorp U.S. and Canada, Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1(d) to AMC Entertainment's Form S-4 (File No. 333-133574) filed April 27, 2006).
       


 

*4.2(a)

 

Indenture, dated February 24, 2004, respecting AMC Entertainment Inc.'s 8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.7 to AMC Entertainment's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-113911) filed on March 24, 2004).

 

*4.2(b)

 

First Supplemental Indenture, dated December 23, 2004, respecting AMC Entertainment Inc.'s 8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.7(b) to AMC Entertainment's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-122376) filed on January 28, 2005).

 

*4.2(c)

 

Second Supplemental Indenture, dated January 26, 2006, respecting AMC Entertainment Inc.'s 8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.6(c) to AMC Entertainment's Form 10-Q (File No. 1-8747) filed on February 13, 2006).

 

*4.2(d)

 

Third Supplemental Indenture dated April 20, 2006, respecting AMC Entertainment Inc.'s 8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.6(d) to AMC Entertainment's Form S-4 (File No. 333-133574) filed April 27, 2006).

 

*4.3

 

Registration Rights Agreement, dated February 24, 2004, respecting AMC Entertainment Inc.'s 8% senior subordinated notes due 2014. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.8 to AMC Entertainment's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-113911) filed on March 24, 2004).

 

*4.4(a)

 

Indenture, dated August 18, 2004, respecting AMC Entertainment Inc.'s, as successor by merger to Marquee Inc.'s, 85/8% Senior Notes due 2012 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.9(a) to AMC Entertainment's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-122376) filed on January 28, 2005).

 

*4.4(b)

 

First Supplemental Indenture, dated December 23, 2004, respecting AMC Entertainment Inc.'s, as successor by merger to Marquee Inc.'s, 85/8% Senior Notes due 2012 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.9(b) to AMC Entertainment's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-122376) filed on January 28, 2005).

 

*4.4(c)

 

Second Supplemental Indenture, dated January 26, 2006, respecting AMC Entertainment Inc.'s, as successor by merger to Marquee Inc.'s, 85/8% Senior Notes due 2012 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.8(c) to AMC Entertainment's Form 10-Q (File No. 1-8747) filed on February 13, 2006).

 

*4.4(d)

 

Third Supplemental Indenture dated April 20, 2006, respecting AMC Entertainment Inc.'s 85/8% Senior Notes due 2012 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.8(d) to AMC Entertainment's Form S-4 (File No. 333-133574) filed April 27, 2006).

 

*4.5(a)

 

Registration Rights Agreement dated August 18, 2004, respecting AMC Entertainment Inc.'s, as successor by merger to Marquee Inc.'s, 85/8% Senior Notes due 2012 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.10(a) to AMC Entertainment's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-122376) filed on January 28, 2005).

 

*4.5(b)

 

Joinder Agreement to Registration Rights Agreement dated December 23, 2004, respecting AMC Entertainment Inc.'s, as successor by merger to Marquee Inc.'s, 85/8% Senior Notes due 2012 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.10(b) to AMC Entertainment's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-122376) filed on January 28, 2005).
       


 

*4.6(a)

 

Indenture, dated January 26, 2006, respecting AMC Entertainment Inc.'s 11% senior subordinated notes due 2016, between AMC Entertainment Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, National Association (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on January 31, 2006).

 

*4.6(b)

 

First Supplemental Indenture dated April 20, 2006, respecting AMC Entertainment Inc.'s 11% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2016 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.12(b) to AMC Entertainment's Form S-4 (File No. 333-133574) filed April 27, 2006).

 

*4.7

 

Registration Rights Agreement dated January 26, 2006, respecting AMC Entertainment Inc.'s 11% senior subordinated notes due 2016, among AMC Entertainment Inc., the guarantors party thereto, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.2 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on January 31, 2006).

 

*4.8(a)

 

Indenture, dated August 18, 2004, respecting Marquee Holdings Inc.'s 12% Senior Discount Notes due 2014 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.13 to Holdings' Registration Statement on Form S-4 (file No. 333-122636) filed on February 8, 2005).

 

*4.8(b)

 

Registration Rights Agreement dated August 18, 2004, respecting Marquee Holdings Inc.'s 12% Senior Discount Notes due 2014 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.14 to Holdings' Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-122636) filed on February 8, 2005).

 

*4.8(c)

 

First Supplemental Indenture dated June 12, 2007, respecting Marque Holding Inc.'s 12% Senior Discount Notes due 2014 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to Holdings' Form 8-K (File No. 1-33344) Filed on June 13, 2007).

 

4.9

 

Form of Certificate of Common Stock (to be filed by amendment).

 

5.1

 

Opinion of O'Melveny & Myers LLP (to be filed by amendment).

 

*10.1

 

Consent Decree, dated December 21, 2005, by and among Marquee Holdings Inc., LCE Holdings, Inc. and the State of Washington (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on December 27, 2005).

 

*10.2

 

Hold Separate Stipulation and Order, dated December 21, 2005, by and among Marquee Holdings Inc., LCE Holdings, Inc. and the State of Washington (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on December 27, 2005).

 

*10.3

 

Final Judgment, dated December 20, 2005, by and among Marquee Holdings Inc., LCE Holdings, Inc. and the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on December 27, 2005).

 

*10.4

 

Hold Separate Stipulation and Order, dated December 20, 2005, by and among Marquee Holdings Inc., LCE Holdings and the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.4 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on December 27, 2005).

 

*10.5

 

District of Columbia Final Judgment, dated December 21, 2005, by and among Marquee Holdings Inc., LCE Holdings, Inc. and the District of Columbia (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.5 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on December 27, 2005).
       


 

*10.6

 

Stipulation for Entry into Final Judgment, dated December 20, 2005, by and among Marquee Holdings Inc., LCE Holdings, Inc. and the State of California (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.6 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on December 27, 2005).

 

*10.7

 

Stipulated Final Judgment, dated December 20, 2005, by and among Marquee Holdings Inc., LCE Holdings, Inc. and the State of California (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.7 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on December 27, 2005).

 

10.8

 

Form of amended and restated Stockholders Agreement of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., among AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. and the stockholders of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. party thereto (to be filed by amendment).

 

10.9

 

Form of amended and restated Management Stockholders Agreement of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. among AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. and the stockholders of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. party thereto (to be filed by amendment).

 

*10.10

 

Continuing Service Agreement, dated January 26, 2006, among AMC Entertainment Inc. (as successor to Loews Cineplex Entertainment Corporation) and Travis Reid, and, solely for the purposes of its repurchase obligations under Section 7 thereto, Marquee Holding Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on January 31, 2006).

 

*10.11

 

Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement, dated January 26, 2006, between Marquee Holdings Inc. and Travis Reid (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on January 31, 2006).

 

*10.12

 

Fee Agreement, dated June 11, 2007, by and among AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Marquee Holdings Inc., AMC Entertainment Inc., J.P. Morgan Partners (BHCA), L.P., Apollo Management V, L.P., Apollo Investment Fund V, L.P., Apollo Overseas Partners V, L.P., Apollo Netherlands Partners V(A), L.P., Apollo Netherlands partners V(B), L.P., Apollo German Partners V GmbH & Co KG, Bain Capital Partners, LLC, TC Group, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company and Applegate and Collatos, Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.7 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on June 13, 2007).

 

*10.13

 

American Multi-Cinema, Inc. Savings Plan, a defined contribution 401(k) plan, restated January 1, 1989, as amended (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.6 to AMC Entertainment's Form S-1 (File No. 33-48586) filed June 12, 1992, as amended).

 

*10.14(a)

 

Defined Benefit Retirement Income Plan for Certain Employees of American Multi-Cinema, Inc., as Amended and Restated, effective December 31, 2006, and as Frozen, effective December 31, 2006 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.15(a) to AMC Entertainment's Form 10-K (File No. 1-8747) filed June 15, 2007).

 

*10.14(b)

 

American Multi-Cinema, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, as Amended and Restated, generally effective January 1, 2006, and as Frozen, effective December 31, 2006 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.15(b) to AMC Entertainment's Form 10-K (File No. 1-8747) filed June 15, 2007).

 

*10.15

 

Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of December 17, 2007, by and among Peter C. Brown, AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Marquee Holdings Inc. and AMC Entertainment Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Holdings' Form 8-K (File No. 1-33344) filed on December 20, 2007).
       


 

*10.16

 

Employment Separation and General Release Agreement, dated as of March 20, 2007, by and among Philip M. Singleton, Marquee Holdings Inc., AMC Entertainment Inc. and American Multi-Cinema, Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Holdings' Form 8-K (File No. 1-33344) filed March 20, 2007).

 

*10.16(a)

 

First Amendment to Employment Separation and General Release Agreement, dated as of April 4, 2007, by and among Philip M. Singleton, Marquee Holdings Inc., AMC Entertainment Inc. and American Multi-Cinema, Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.16(a) to the Holdings' Form S-1 (File No. 333-139249) filed April 12, 2007, as amended).

 

*10.17

 

Division Operations Incentive Program (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.15 to AMC Entertainment's Form S-1 (File No. 33-48586) filed June 12, 1992, as amended).

 

*10.18

 

Summary of American Multi-Cinema, Inc. Executive Incentive Program (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.36 to AMC Entertainment's Registration Statement on Form S-2 (File No. 33-51693) filed December 23, 1993).

 

*10.19

 

American Multi-Cinema, Inc. Retirement Enhancement Plan, as Amended and Restated, effective January 1, 2006, and as Frozen, effective December 31, 2006 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.19 to the Holdings' Form S-1 (File No. 333-139249) filed April 12, 2007, as amended).

 

*10.20

 

Employment agreement between AMC Entertainment Inc., American Multi-Cinema, Inc. and Richard M. Fay which commenced on July 1, 2001. (incorporated by Reference from Exhibit 10.15 to Amendment No. 1 to AMC Entertainment's Form 10-K (File No. 1-8747) for the year ended March 29, 2001).

 

*10.21

 

AMC Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan, as Amended and Restated, effective January 1, 2005 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.21 to Holdings' Form S-1 (File No. 333-139249) filed April 12, 2007, as amended).

 

*10.22

 

American Multi-Cinema, Inc. Executive Savings Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.28 to AMC Entertainment's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-25755) filed April 24, 1997).

 

*10.23

 

Agreement of Sale and Purchase dated November 21, 1997 among American Multi-Cinema, Inc. and AMC Realty, Inc., as Seller, and Entertainment Properties Trust, as Purchaser (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 of AMC Entertainment's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed December 9, 1997).

 

*10.24

 

Option Agreement dated November 21, 1997 among American Multi-Cinema, Inc. and AMC Realty, Inc., as Seller, and Entertainment Properties Trust, as Purchaser (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 of AMC Entertainment's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed December 9, 1997).

 

*10.25

 

Right to Purchase Agreement dated November 21, 1997, between AMC Entertainment Inc., as Grantor, and Entertainment Properties Trust as Offeree (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 of AMC Entertainment's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed December 9, 1997.)
       


 

*10.26

 

Lease dated November 21, 1997 between Entertainment Properties Trust, as Landlord, and American Multi-Cinema, Inc., as Tenant (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.4 of AMC Entertainment's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed December 9, 1997). (Similar leases have been entered into with respect to the following theatres: Mission Valley 20, Promenade 16, Ontario Mills 30, Lennox 24, West Olive 16, Studio 30 (Houston), Huebner Oaks 24, First Colony 24, Oak View 24, Leawood Town Center 20, South Barrington 30, Gulf Pointe 30, Cantera 30, Mesquite 30, Hampton Town Center 24, Palm Promenade 24, Westminster Promenade 24, Hoffman Center 22, Elmwood Palace 20, Westbank Palace 16, Clearview Palace 12, Hammond Palace 10, Houma Palace 10, Livonia 20, Forum 30, Studio 29 (Olathe), Hamilton 24, Deer Valley 30, Mesa Grand 24 and Burbank 16.)

 

*10.27

 

Guaranty of Lease dated November 21, 1997 between AMC Entertainment Inc., as Guarantor, and Entertainment Properties Trust, as Owner (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.5 of AMC Entertainment's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed December 9, 1997, (Similar guaranties have been entered into with respect to the following theatres: Mission Valley 20, Promenade 16, Ontario Mills 30, Lennox 24, West Olive 16, Studio 30 (Houston), Huebner Oaks 24, First Colony 24, Oak View 24, Leawood Town Center 20, South Barrington 30, Gulf Pointe 30, Cantera 30, Mesquite 30, Hampton Town Center 24, Palm Promenade 24, Westminster Promenade 24, Hoffman Center 22, Elmwood Palace 20, Westbank Palace 16, Clearview Palace 12, Hammond Palace 10, Houma Palace 10, Livonia 20, Forum 30, Studio 29 (Olathe), Hamilton 24, Deer Valley 30, Mesa Grand 24 and Burbank 16.)

 

*10.28

 

Employment agreement between AMC Entertainment Inc., American Multi-Cinema, Inc. and Richard T. Walsh which commenced July 1, 2001. (incorporated by Reference from Exhibit 10.25 to AMC Entertainment's Form 10-K (File No. 1-8747) for the year ended March 29, 2001).

 

*10.29

 

Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement used in December 22, 2004 option grants to Mr. Peter C. Brown and Mr. Philip M. Singleton (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.18 to AMC Entertainment's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-122376) filed on January 28, 2005).

 

*10.30

 

Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement used in December 22, 2004 option grants to Mr. Peter C. Brown and Mr. Philip M. Singleton (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.19 to AMC Entertainment's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-122376) filed on January 28, 2005).

 

*10.31

 

Retainer agreement with Raymond F. Beagle, Jr. dated October 1, 2002. (incorporated by Reference from Exhibit 10.27 to AMC Entertainment's Form 10-Q (File No. 1-8747) for the quarter ended September 26, 2002).

 

*10.32

 

Employment agreement between AMC Entertainment Inc., American Multi-Cinema, Inc. and John D. McDonald which commenced July 1, 2001. (incorporated by Reference from Exhibit 10.29 to Amendment No. 1 to AMC Entertainment's Form 10-K (File No. 1-8747) for the year ended March 29, 2001).

 

*10.33

 

Employment agreement between AMC Entertainment Inc., American Multi-Cinema, Inc. and Craig R. Ramsey which commenced on July 1, 2001. (incorporated by Reference from Exhibit 10.36 to AMC Entertainment's Form 10-Q (File No. 1-8747) for the quarter ended June 27, 2002).
       


 

*10.34

 

Investment Agreement entered into April 19, 2001 by and among AMC Entertainment Inc. and Apollo Investment Fund IV, L.P., Apollo Overseas Partners IV, L.P., Apollo Investment Fund V, L.P., Apollo Overseas Partners V, L.P., Apollo Management IV, L.P. and Apollo Management V, L.P. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.7 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on April 20, 2001).

 

*10.35

 

Standstill Agreement by and among AMC Entertainment Inc., and Apollo Investment Fund IV, L.P., Apollo Overseas Partners IV, L.P., Apollo Investment Fund V, L.P., Apollo Overseas Partners V, L.P., Apollo Management IV, L.P. and Apollo Management V, L.P., dated as of April 19, 2001. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.8 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on April 20, 2001).

 

*10.36

 

Registration Rights Agreement dated April 19, 2001 by and among AMC Entertainment Inc. and Apollo Investment Fund IV, L.P., Apollo Overseas Partners IV, L.P., Apollo Investment Fund V, L.P., Apollo Overseas Partners V, L.P. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.9 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed on April 20, 2001).

 

*10.37

 

Securities Purchase Agreement dated June 29, 2001 by and among Apollo Investment Fund IV, L.P., Apollo Overseas Partners IV, L.P., Apollo Investment Fund V, L.P., Apollo Overseas Partners V, L.P., Apollo Management IV, L.P., Apollo Management V, L.P., AMC Entertainment Inc., Sandler Capital Partners V, L.P., Sandler Capital Partners V FTE, L.P. and Sandler Capital Partners V Germany, L.P. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.6 to AMC Entertainment's Form 10-Q (File No. 1-8747) for the quarter ended June 28, 2001).

 

*10.38

 

Form of Indemnification Agreement dated September 18, 2003 between the Company and Peter C. Brown, Charles S. Sosland, Charles J. Egan, Jr., Michael N. Garin, Marc J. Rowan, Paul E. Vardeman, Leon D. Black and Laurence M. Berg (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to AMC Entertainment's Form 10-Q (File No. 1-8747) for the quarter ended January 1, 2004).

 

*10.39

 

2003 AMC Entertainment Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to AMC Entertainment's Form 10-Q (File No. 1-8747) for the quarter ended October 2, 2003).

 

*10.40

 

Description of 2004 Grant under the 2003 AMC Entertainment Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to AMC Entertainment's Form 10-Q (File No. 1-8747) for the quarter ended October 2, 2003).

 

*10.41(a)

 

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.9 to Holdings' Form 8-K (File No. 1-33344) filed on June 13, 2007)

 

*10.41(b)

 

Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.32(b) to AMC Entertainment's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-122376) filed on January 28, 2005).

 

*10.41(c)

 

Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.32(c) to AMC Entertainment's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-122376) filed on January 28, 2005).
       


 

*10.42

 

Contribution and Unit Holders Agreement, dated as of March 29, 2005, among National Cinema Network, Inc., Regal CineMedia Corporation and National CineMedia, LLC (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed April 4, 2005).

 

*10.43

 

Exhibitor Services Agreement, dated February 13, 2007 between National CineMedia, LLC and American Multi-Cinema, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-33296) of National CineMedia, Inc., filed on February 16, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference).

 

*10.44

 

First Amended and Restated Loews Screen Integration Agreement, dated February 13, 2007 between National CineMedia, LLC and American Multi-Cinema, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.8 to the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-33296) of National CineMedia, Inc., filed on February 16, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference).

 

*10.45

 

Third Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement, dated February 13, 2007 between American Multi-Cinema, Inc., Cinemark Media, Inc., Regal CineMedia Holdings, LLC and National CineMedia, Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed February 20, 2007).

 

*10.46

 

Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement, dated as of February 14, 2007, between AMC Entertainment Inc., and Citicorp North America, as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.4 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed February 20, 2007).

 

*10.47

 

Amendment No. 2 to Credit Agreement, dated as of March 13, 2007, between AMC Entertainment Inc., and Citicorp North America, as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to AMC Entertainment's Form 8-K (File No. 1-8747) filed March 15, 2007).

 

*10.48

 

Employment Agreement, dated as of November 6, 2002, by and among Kevin M. Connor, AMC Entertainment Inc. and American Multi-Cinema, Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.49 to Holdings' Amendment No. 5 to Form S-1 (File No. 333-139249) filed on April 19, 2007)

 

*10.49

 

Credit Agreement, dated as of June 13, 2007, between AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.51 to Parent's Form S-1 (File No. 333-146021) filed September 12, 2007).

 

14

 

Code of Ethics (to be filed by amendment).

 

*21

 

Subsidiaries of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.

 

**23.1

 

Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as to AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.'s financial statements.

 

**23.2

 

Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as to Marquee Holdings Inc.'s financial statements.

 

**23.3

 

Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as to LCE Holdings, Inc.'s financial statements.
       


 

**23.4

 

Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP as to National CineMedia, LLC's financial statements

 

23.5

 

Consent of O'Melveny & Myers LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1). (To be filed by amendment).

*
Previously filed.

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Corporate Information
The Offering
RISK FACTORS
Risks Related to Our Business
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USE OF PROCEEDS
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AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED SEPTEMBER 27, 2007 (dollars in thousands)
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SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL AND OPERATING DATA
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.
LCE HOLDINGS' MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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MANAGEMENT
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Summary Compensation Table—Fiscal 2007
Grants of Plan-based Awards—Fiscal 2007
Outstanding Equity Awards at end of Fiscal 2007
Option Exercises and Stock Vested—Fiscal 2007
Pension Benefits
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation
PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS
DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN INDEBTEDNESS
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
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SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE
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UNDERWRITING
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AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except share data)
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AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands)
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
LCE HOLDINGS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share data)
LCE HOLDINGS, INC. COMBINED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (In thousands of U.S. dollars)
LCE HOLDINGS, INC. COMBINED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share data)
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LCE HOLDINGS, INC. COMBINED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands of U.S. dollars)
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
NATIONAL CINEMEDIA, LLC BALANCE SHEETS (In millions)
NATIONAL CINEMEDIA, LLC STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
NATIONAL CINEMEDIA, LLC STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN MEMBERS' EQUITY (In millions)
NATIONAL CINEMEDIA, LLC STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In millions)
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
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