Cinemark – CNK – To Acquire 32 Theatres from Rave Cinemas

NYSE: CNK), one of the largest motion picture exhibitors in the world, and Rave Real Property Holdco, LLC, an affiliate of Rave Cinemas, announced that they have entered into an asset purchase agreement pursuant to which Cinemark will acquire substantially all of the assets of Rave, primarily consisting of 32 theatres located in 12 states, representing 483 screens, for a purchase price of approximately $240 million. The purchase price, the amount of which is subject to certain closing date adjustments, will consist of cash consideration and the assumption of certain liabilities.

“The acquisition of these high quality assets will further enhance Cinemark’s diversified domestic footprint, including the expansion of our presence in the New England market,” stated Tim Warner, Cinemark’s Chief Executive Officer.

All 483 screens to be acquired are fully digital and 37% of the screens are 3D capable. The assets to be acquired also include 7 IMAX screens and 9 premium large format auditoriums.

“We are excited about the opportunity to bring these two great companies together. Rave associates and field partners have worked hard to build a top-notch circuit, and Cinemark is well known as one of the best in the business,” said Rolando Rodriguez, President and CEO of Rave Cinemas. “I am confident that under Cinemark’s leadership, Rave’s exceptional quality and customer service will be taken to an even higher level.”

Completion of the acquisition is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions for transactions of this type, including Department of Justice or Federal Trade Commission antitrust approval. Cinemark intends to fund the acquisition through the use of available cash, borrowings under its credit facilities, proceeds from the issuance of additional debt securities or a combination of the foregoing.

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP served as legal advisors for Cinemark. AGM Partners, LLC and Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as financial and legal advisors, respectively, for the seller.

About Cinemark Holdings, Inc. – CNK

Cinemark (CNK) is a leading domestic and international motion picture exhibitor, operating 461 theatres with 5,207 screens in 39 U.S. states, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and 10 other Latin American countries as of September 30, 2012.  CNK operates in the motion picture exhibition industry, with theatres in the United States, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and Guatemala.

About Rave Real Property Holdco, LLC

Rave Real Property Holdco, LLC is an affiliate of Rave Cinemas, a leading domestic motion picture exhibitor, operating 46 theaters with 687 screens in 18 states, including 11 IMAX theaters and 10 RaveXtreme large format auditoriums.

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