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EX - 99.1 2 imax - ex991_6.htm EX - 99.1 IMAX® IMAX CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2021 RESULTS Exhibit 99.1 HIGHLIGHTS • IMAX continues to help lead the global film industry out of the pandemic as pent - up demand emerges in global markets driving year - over - year quarterly growth in revenue , box office , gross margins and EBITDA Company posts $ 110 million in global box office ― its first year - over - year quarterly box office growth of the pandemic period ― as strong rebound in Asia continues and begins to expand to other key markets IMAX expects further market openings and loosening of capacity restrictions to drive increased network capacity as summer tentpoles including " A Quiet Place 2 , " " Fast 9 , " and " Black Widow " arrive in theaters Company raised $ 230 million in gross proceeds through successful convertible notes offering , further strengthening its financial position and reducing annualized cash interest by approximately $ 4.3 million or 55 % IMAX continues to innovate with announcement of new joint - venture to explore the application of artificial intelligence for resolution image enhancement across consumer devices and streaming platforms super NEW YORK - April 29 , 2021 – IMAX Corporation ( NYSE : IMAX ) today reported financial results for the first quarter 2021 including year - over - year revenue and box office growth , margin improvement and positive EBITDA — demonstrating strong demand for The IMAX ExperienceⓇ as theaters reopen around the world . " The last year has brought the strong , unique market position of IMAX into sharp focus ; we are a global platform for blockbuster entertainment with a valuable brand , flexible , asset - lite business model and strong balance sheet , " said Richard L. Gelfond , CEO of IMAX Corporation . " The distinct attributes of our business and brand enable IMAX to help lead the global film industry out of the pandemic - drawing audiences back to the theaters and driving revenue across the ecosystem , as IMAX continues to grow its global footprint , box office , and market share . ” " Through our unique global footprint , we continue to see firsthand that where audiences feel safe and the virus is under control they will return quickly to the theaters . Audiences across Asia continue to rediscover the theatrical experience in impressive numbers , driving record - breaking box office and accelerating the continued shift to blockbusters at the multiplex . As Hollywood tentpoles return to theaters , the recovery is spreading to North America and key additional markets including Russia , and Saudi Arabia with the summer season ahead . " " As the pandemic recedes , we see clear evidence of global consumers , who've been stuck at home with limited entertainment options , emerging to seek out experiences that transcend the ordinary . The IMAX Experience® is at once accessible and affordable yet immersive and transporting . With cinema among the most significant out - of - home entertainment experiences to come back online , we believe IMAX is well - positioned to capitalize on this movement . " " IMAX remains very confident in its leadership position in out - of - home entertainment and continues to explore ways to capitalize on the strength of its brand and technology for the in - home and streaming market as well . Our IMAX Enhanced initiative now encompasses more than 25 device manufacturer and streaming partners across Asia , Europe , and North America , and we recently announced a joint - venture with a cutting - edge artificial intelligence firm to explore solutions for high - speed image enhancement across consumer devices and streaming platforms . " 1