Regal Entertainment Buys Hollywood Theaters for $191M in Cash

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Regal Entertainment Group
RGC
, a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Hollywood Theaters. The purchase price will consist of $191 million in cash, approximately $47 million of assumed lease obligations, comprised of capital leases and financing obligations, and certain working capital. The cash portion of the purchase price includes repayment of approximately $157 million of the sellers' debt and is subject to customary post-closing adjustments. The proposed acquisition would add a total of 43 theatres with 513 screens to Regal's portfolio at a pre-synergy multiple of approximately 5.9 times cash flow and includes theatres in 16 states and 3 U.S. territories. The consummation of the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions. “We expect the acquisition of Hollywood Theaters to be accretive to cash flows and earnings and are pleased to announce an agreement to purchase these high quality assets,” stated Amy Miles, CEO of Regal Entertainment Group. “Accretive acquisitions are a key component of our overall business strategy and we look forward to a successful closing and integration of the Hollywood Theater assets during the second quarter,” Miles continued.
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