Cinemark Holdings, Inc. Reports Q1 2013 Adjusted EBITDA of $116.3 Million on Revenues of $547.8 Million

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), one of the largest motion picture exhibitors in the world, today reported results for the three months ended March 31, 2013.

Cinemark Holdings, Inc.’s revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2013 were $547.8 million compared to $578.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012. For the three months ended March 31, 2013, admissions revenues were $349.4 million and concession revenues were $172.4 million. The average ticket price for the three months ended March 31, 2013 increased to $6.09 and concession revenues per patron increased to $3.00.

Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was $116.3 million compared to $140.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures are provided in the financial schedules accompanying this press release.

Net income attributable to Cinemark Holdings, Inc. for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was $32.6 million compared to $42.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012. Diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was $0.28 compared to $0.37 for the three months ended March 31, 2012.

“Cinemark’s worldwide box office results outperformed the North American industry box office for Q1 2013 by approximately 600 basis points, and has now outperformed the industry for 15 out of the past 16 consecutive quarters on a currency adjusted basis,” stated Tim Warner, Cinemark’s Chief Executive Officer. “Our international segment reported admissions revenue growth of 7.1% this quarter, reiterating the long term growth opportunity provided by this segment.”

As of March 31, 2013, Cinemark operated 467 theatres with 5,259 screens and had commitments to open 22 new theatres with 195 screens during the remainder of 2013 and 9 additional new theatres with 97 screens subsequent to 2013.

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About Cinemark Holdings, Inc.

Cinemark is a leading domestic and international motion picture exhibitor, operating 467 theatres with 5,259 screens in 39 U.S. states, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and 10 other Latin American countries as of March 31, 2013. For more information go to investors.cinemark.com.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The “forward-looking statements” include our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about our business and our industry. They include statements relating to future revenues, expenses and profitability, the future development and expected growth of our business, projected capital expenditures, attendance at movies generally or in any of the markets in which we operate, the number or diversity of popular movies released and our ability to successfully license and exhibit popular films, national and international growth in our industry, competition from other exhibitors and alternative forms of entertainment and determinations in lawsuits in which we are defendants. You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “future” and “intends” and similar expressions which are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control and difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements. In evaluating forward-looking statements, you should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section or other sections in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed February 28, 2013 and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements and risk factors. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect our view only as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation, other than as required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 
Cinemark Holdings, Inc.
Financial and Operating Summary
(unaudited, in thousands)
          Three Months Ended
March 31,

2013

   

2012

Statement of income data:
Revenues
Admissions $ 349,414 $ 373,793
Concession 172,396 179,820
Other   25,963         25,205  
Total revenues 547,773 578,818
 
Cost of operations
Film rentals and advertising 179,992 195,415
Concession supplies 28,000 28,451
Facility lease expense 69,618 68,562
Other theatre operating expenses 127,221 125,001
General and administrative expenses 37,779 34,064
Depreciation and amortization 39,032 36,816
Impairment of long-lived assets 844 185
(Gain) loss on sale of assets and other   (342 )       836  
Total cost of operations   482,144         489,330  
Operating income 65,629 89,488
Interest expense (1) (32,606 ) (32,133 )
Distributions from NCM 6,103 8,031
Other income   4,554         5,422  
Income before income taxes 43,680 70,808
Income taxes   10,618         27,932  
Net income $ 33,062 $ 42,876
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests   468         772  
Net income attributable to Cinemark Holdings, Inc. $ 32,594       $ 42,104  
 
Earnings per share attributable to Cinemark Holdings, Inc.’s common stockholders:
Basic $ 0.28       $ 0.37  
Diluted $ 0.28       $ 0.37  
 
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding   113,979         113,368  
Other financial data:
Adjusted EBITDA (2) $ 116,256       $ 140,328  
 
(1)   Includes amortization of debt issue costs and excludes capitalized interest.
(2) Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income is provided in the financial schedules accompanying this press release.
 
                 
As of As of
March 31, December 31,

2013

2012

Balance Sheet Data:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 724,303 $ 742,664
Theatre properties and equipment, net $ 1,304,639 $ 1,304,958
Total assets $ 3,857,199 $ 3,863,226
Long-term debt, including current portion $ 1,761,784 $ 1,764,010
Equity $ 1,110,983 $ 1,094,984
 
         
Three Months Ended
March 31,

2012

   

2012

Other operating data:
  Attendance (patrons):
Domestic 34,668 39,830
International   22,751       21,718
Worldwide   57,419       61,548
 
Average ticket price (in dollars):
Domestic $ 6.76 $ 6.70
International $ 5.06 $ 4.94
Worldwide $ 6.09 $ 6.08
 
Concession revenues per patron (in dollars):
Domestic $ 3.40 $ 3.30
International $ 2.40 $ 2.24
Worldwide $ 3.00 $ 2.92
 
Average screen count (month end average):
Domestic 3,916 3,891
International   1,333       1,278
Worldwide   5,249       5,169
 
 
Segment Information

(unaudited, in thousands)

           
Three Months Ended
March 31,

2013

       

2012

Revenues
U.S. $ 366,363 $ 411,225
International 184,193 169,875
Eliminations   (2,783 )           (2,282 )
Total revenues $ 547,773           $ 578,818  
Adjusted EBITDA
U.S. $ 80,078 $ 104,293
International   36,178             36,035  
Total Adjusted EBITDA $ 116,256           $ 140,328  
Capital expenditures
U.S. $ 6,156 $ 19,694
International   30,733             27,290  
Total capital expenditures $ 36,889           $ 46,984  
 
 
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA
(unaudited, in thousands)
       
Three Months Ended
March 31,

2013

     

2012

Net income $ 33,062 $ 42,876
Income taxes 10,618 27,932
Interest expense 32,606 32,133
Other income (4,554 ) (5,422 )
Depreciation and amortization 39,032 36,816
Impairment of long-lived assets 844 185
(Gain) loss on sale of assets and other (342 ) 836

Deferred lease expenses – theatres(2)

(131 ) 120

Deferred lease expenses – DCIP equipment (3)

1,021 1,003
Amortization of long-term prepaid rents (2) 650 534
Share based awards compensation expense (4)   3,450           3,315  
Adjusted EBITDA (1) $ 116,256         $ 140,328  
 
(1)   Adjusted EBITDA as calculated in the chart above represents net income before income taxes, interest expense, other income, depreciation and amortization, impairment of long-lived assets, (gain) loss on sale of assets and other, changes in deferred lease expense, amortization of long-term prepaid rents and share based awards compensation expense. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure commonly used in our industry and should not be construed as an alternative to net income as an indicator of operating performance or as an alternative to cash flow provided by operating activities as a measure of liquidity (as determined in accordance with GAAP). Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. We have included Adjusted EBITDA because we believe it provides management and investors with additional information to measure our performance and liquidity, estimate our value and evaluate our ability to service debt. In addition, we use Adjusted EBITDA for incentive compensation purposes.
(2) Non-cash expense included in facility lease expense.
(3) Non-cash expense included in other theatre operating expenses.
(4) Non-cash expense included in general and administrative expenses.

Cinemark Holdings, Inc.
Financial Contact:
Chanda Brashears, 972-665-1671
cbrashears@cinemark.com
or
Media Contact:
James Meredith, 972-665-1060
jmeredith@cinemark.com

Source: Cinemark Holdings, Inc.