CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(USD $)
In Thousands
3 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2011
3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2010
6 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2011
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2010
Revenues
Admissions
$475,504
$458,572
$953,594
$907,169
Concessions
188,236
179,712
380,800
355,671
Other theatre
19,683
15,341
39,165
31,737
Total revenues
683,423
653,625
1,373,559
1,294,577
Operating Costs and Expenses
Film exhibition costs
256,242
242,181
515,457
481,004
Concession costs
25,606
23,805
51,862
44,301
Operating expense
188,788
173,835
368,518
321,476
Rent
118,299
121,481
235,556
236,035
General and administrative:
Merger, acquisition and transaction costs
724
5,219
1,336
10,975
Management fee
1,250
1,250
2,500
2,500
Other
13,801
17,987
28,251
31,058
Depreciation and amortization
51,353
52,355
103,171
100,958
Operating costs and expenses
656,063
638,113
1,306,651
1,228,307
Operating income
27,360
15,512
66,908
66,270
Other expense (income)
Other income
(9,432)
(7,746)
(11,529)
(9,685)
Interest expense:
Corporate borrowings
40,171
32,731
80,022
65,750
Capital and financing lease obligations
1,493
1,625
2,991
3,008
Equity in (earnings) losses of non-consolidated entities
4,801
(5,332)
4,305
(3,566)
Gain on NCM transactions
(64,648)
(64,648)
Investment income
(13)
(54)
(40)
(104)
Total other expense (income)
37,020
(43,424)
75,749
(9,245)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
(9,660)
58,936
(8,841)
75,515
Income tax provision (benefit)
545
(1,150)
1,070
5,800
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
(10,205)
60,086
(9,911)
69,715
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
(18)
(8)
(27)
(25)
Net earnings (loss)
$(10,223)
$60,078
$(9,938)
$69,690
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(USD $)
In Thousands
Sep. 29, 2011
Mar. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents
$324,789
$301,158
Receivables, net
30,836
26,692
Other current assets
90,687
88,149
Total current assets
446,312
415,999
Property, net
922,134
958,722
Intangible assets, net
142,602
149,493
Goodwill
1,923,667
1,923,667
Other long-term assets
277,804
292,364
Total assets
3,712,519
3,740,245
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
158,561
165,416
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
154,014
138,987
Deferred revenues and income
147,840
141,237
Current maturities of corporate borrowings and capital and financing lease obligations
9,453
9,955
Total current liabilities
469,868
455,595
Corporate borrowings
2,095,047
2,096,040
Capital and financing lease obligations
60,820
62,220
Deferred revenues-for exhibitor services agreement
331,277
333,792
Other long-term liabilities
421,053
432,439
Total liabilities
3,378,065
3,380,086
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholder's equity:
Common Stock, 1 share issued with $0.01 par value
Additional paid-in capital
553,273
551,955
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(21,076)
(3,991)
Accumulated deficit
(197,743)
(187,805)
Total stockholder's equity
334,454
360,159
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity
$3,712,519
$3,740,245
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical)(USD $)
Sep. 29, 2011
Mar. 31, 2011
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Common Stock, par value (in dollars per share)
$0.01
$0.01
Common Stock, share issued (in shares)
1
1
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(USD $)
In Thousands
6 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2011
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2010
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings (loss)
$(9,938)
$69,690
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
103,171
100,958
Theatre and other closure expense
4,066
675
Gain on NCM transactions
(64,648)
Equity in earnings and losses from non-consolidated entities, net of distributions
14,553
6,609
Gain on dispositions
(9,983)
Change in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Receivables
(4,461)
2,577
Other assets
(2,538)
53
Accounts payable
(6,695)
(51,113)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
13,270
(34,139)
Other, net
(3,687)
4,311
Net cash provided by operating activities
107,741
24,990
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures
(56,508)
(46,711)
Acquisition of Kerasotes, net of cash acquired
(280,606)
Proceeds from sale/leaseback of digital projection equipment
953
1,655
Proceeds from NCM, Inc. stock sale
102,224
Proceeds from disposition of Cinemex
860
Investments in non-consolidated entities, net
(21,699)
(203)
Proceeds from the disposition of long-term assets
801
55,991
Other, net
(237)
(2,361)
Net cash used in investing activities
(76,690)
(169,151)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Deferred financing costs
(585)
(95)
Principal payments under capital and financing lease obligations
(1,869)
(2,072)
Principal payments under Term Loan
(1,625)
(3,250)
Change in construction payables
(4,194)
(3,524)
Dividends paid to Marquee Holdings Inc.
(15,184)
Net cash used in financing activities
(8,273)
(24,125)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents
853
(205)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents
23,631
(168,491)
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period
301,158
495,343
Cash and equivalents at end of period
$324,789
$326,852
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
BASIS OF PRESENTATION

NOTE 1—BASIS OF PRESENTATION

        AMC Entertainment® Inc. ("AMCE" or the "Company") is an intermediate holding company, which, through its direct and indirect subsidiaries, including American Multi-Cinema, Inc. ("AMC") and its subsidiaries, and AMC Entertainment International, Inc. ("AMCEI") and its subsidiaries (collectively with 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, Canada, China (Hong Kong), France and the United Kingdom.

        AMCE is a wholly owned subsidiary of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. ("Parent"), which is owned by J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC and certain related investment funds ("JPMP"), Apollo Management, L.P. and certain related investment funds ("Apollo"), affiliates of Bain Capital Partners ("Bain"), The Carlyle Group ("Carlyle") and Spectrum Equity Investors ("Spectrum") (collectively the "Sponsors").

        The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in response to the requirements of Form 10-Q and should be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2011. The March 31, 2011 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. In the opinion of management, these 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 seasonal nature of the Company's business, results for the twenty-six weeks ended September 29, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year (52 weeks) ending March 29, 2012. The Company manages its business under one operating segment called Theatrical Exhibition.

        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. Significant estimates and assumptions are used for, but not limited to: (1) Impairments, (2) Film exhibition costs, (3) Income and operating taxes, (4) Theatre and other closure expense and (5) Gift card and packaged ticket revenues. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

        Guest Frequency Program:    On April 1, 2011, the Company fully launched AMC Stubs™, a guest frequency program, which allows members to earn rewards, including $10 for each $100 spent, redeemable on future purchases at AMC locations. The portion of the admissions and concessions revenues attributed to the rewards is deferred at retail value as a reduction of admissions and concessions revenues, based on member redemptions. Rewards must be redeemed no later than 90 days from the date of issuance. Upon redemption, rewards are recognized as revenues at retail value along with associated actual cost of goods. Rewards not redeemed within 90 days are forfeited and recognized as admissions or concessions revenues based on original point of sale. The program's $12 annual membership fee is deferred, net of estimated refunds, and is recognized ratably over the one-year membership period.

        Other Income:    The following table sets forth the components of other income:

 
  Thirteen Weeks Ended   Twenty-six Weeks Ended  
(In thousands)
  September 29,
2011
  September 30,
2010
  September 29,
2011
  September 30,
2010
 

Gift card redemptions considered to be remote

  $ (9,456 ) $ (7,614 ) $ (11,893 ) $ (9,553 )

Other (income) expense

    24     (132 )   364     (132 )
                   

Total other income

  $ (9,432 ) $ (7,746 ) $ (11,529 ) $ (9,685 )
                   
ACQUISITION
ACQUISITION

NOTE 2—ACQUISITION

        On May 24, 2010, the Company completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets (92 theatres and 928 screens) of Kerasotes Showplace Theatres, LLC ("Kerasotes"). Kerasotes operated 95 theatres and 972 screens in mid-sized, suburban and metropolitan markets, primarily in the Midwest. The acquisition of Kerasotes was treated as a purchase in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification, ("ASC") 805, Business Combinations. The total purchase price for the Kerasotes theatres was $281,415,000. Results of operations of Kerasotes are included in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations from May 24, 2010.

        During fiscal 2011, in connection with the acquisition of Kerasotes, the Company divested of seven Kerasotes theatres with 85 screens as required by the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice. The Company was also required by the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice to divest of four AMC theatres with 57 screens. Additionally, the Company acquired two theatres with 26 screens that were received in exchange for three of the AMC theatres with 43 screens.

        The following unaudited pro forma information summarizes the results of operations as if the Kerasotes acquisition and the required divestitures had occurred as of the beginning of fiscal 2011:

(In thousands)
  Pro forma
Thirteen Weeks
Ended
September 30,
2010
  Pro forma
Twenty-six Weeks
Ended
September 30,
2010
 
 
  (unaudited)
  (unaudited)
 

Total revenues

  $ 651,783   $ 1,323,164  

Net earnings

    60,138     64,131  
COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS (LOSS)
COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS (LOSS)

NOTE 3—COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS (LOSS)

        The components of comprehensive earnings (loss) are as follows:

 
  Thirteen Weeks Ended   Twenty-six Weeks Ended  
(In thousands)
  September 29,
2011
  September 30,
2010
  September 29,
2011
  September 30,
2010
 

Net earnings (loss)

  $ (10,223 ) $ 60,078   $ (9,938 ) $ 69,690  

Foreign currency translation adjustment

    5,644     (3,240 )   5,011     (1,348 )

Pension and other benefit adjustments

    (220 )   (220 )   (442 )   (282 )

Change in fair value of marketable securities

    (16,752 )   1,237     (21,641 )   917  

Net gain on marketable securities reclassified to investment income

    (13 )       (13 )    
                   

Total comprehensive earnings (loss)

  $ (21,564 ) $ 57,855   $ (27,023 ) $ 68,977  
                   
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY

NOTE 4—STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY

        AMCE has one share of Common Stock issued as of September 29, 2011, which is owned by Parent.

Stock-Based Compensation

        The Company has no stock-based compensation arrangements of its own, but Parent has adopted a stock-based compensation plan. The Company has recorded stock-based compensation expense of $827,000 and $728,000 within general and administrative: other during the thirteen weeks ended September 29, 2011, and September 30, 2010, respectively and $1,318,000 and $864,000 during the twenty-six weeks ended September 29, 2011 and September 30, 2010, respectively. Compensation expense for stock options and restricted stock are recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period of the award. The Company's financial statements reflect an increase to additional paid-in capital related to stock-based compensation of $1,318,000 during fiscal 2012. As of September 29, 2011, there was approximately $6,070,000 of total estimated unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock-based compensation arrangements expected to be recognized over a weighted average 2.5 years.

2010 Equity Incentive Plan

        The 2010 Equity Incentive Plan ("Plan") provides for grants of non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, other stock-based awards or performance-based compensation awards and permits a maximum of 39,312 shares of common stock of Parent to be issued under the Plan. As of September 29, 2011, approximately 27,234 shares were available for grant under the Plan, including 2,914 shares awarded that have not been granted. The Company accounts for stock options using the fair value method of accounting and has elected to use the simplified method for estimating the expected term of "plain vanilla" share option grants, as it does not have enough historical experience to provide a reasonable estimate. The common stock value of $755 per share was based upon a contemporaneous valuation reflecting market conditions on June 22, 2011, which was prepared by an independent third party valuation specialist, and was used to estimate grant value of 1,346 shares of restricted stock (performance vesting) granted on June 22, 2011. The third party valuation was reviewed by management and provided to our Board of Directors and the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors. In determining the fair market value of our common stock, the Board of Directors and the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors considered the valuation report and other qualitative and quantitative factors that they considered relevant.

        The award agreements, which consisted of grants of non-qualified stock options, restricted stock (time vesting), and restricted stock (performance vesting) to certain of its employees under the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan, generally have the following features, subject to discretionary approval by Parent's compensation committee:

  • Non-Qualified Stock Option Award Agreement: Twenty-five percent of the options will vest on each of the first four anniversaries of the date of grant; provided, however, that the options will become fully vested and exercisable if within one year following a Change of Control (as defined in the Plan), the participant's service is terminated by the Company without cause. The stock options have a ten year term from the date of grant. During the twenty-six weeks ended September 29, 2011, there was a stock option grant for 7 shares.

    Restricted Stock Award Agreement (Time Vesting): The restricted shares will become vested on the fourth anniversary of the date of grant; provided, however, that the restricted shares will become fully vested if within one year following a Change of Control, the participant's service is terminated by the Company without cause. During the twenty-six weeks ended September 29, 2011, there was a restricted stock (time vesting) grant of 7 shares.

    Restricted Stock Award Agreement (Performance Vesting): In fiscal 2011, the Board approved the award of 5,542 shares of restricted stock (performance vesting), of which 1,346 shares have been granted in fiscal 2012. Approximately twenty-five percent of the total restricted shares of 5,542 approved by the Board will be granted each year over a four-year period starting in fiscal 2011. Each grant has a vesting term of approximately one year conditioned upon the Company meeting certain pre-established annual performance targets; provided, however, that the restricted shares will become fully vested if within one year following a Change of Control, the participant's service is terminated by the Company without cause. The fiscal 2012 performance target was communicated on June 22, 2011 following ASC 718-10-55-95 and the estimated grant date fair value was $1,016,000, or approximately $755 per share.

        The number of shares of stock options outstanding and exercisable at September 29, 2011 was 35,681.418 and 19,369.198, respectively, with a weighted average exercise price per share of $449.91 and $446.71, respectively. At March 31, 2011, the number of shares of stock options outstanding was 35,684.168 with a weighted average exercise price per share of $449.93. The number of unvested shares of restricted stock at September 29, 2011 and March 31, 2011 was 6,709 and 5,372, respectively, with a weighted average grant date fair value of $752.60 and $752.00, respectively.

INVESTMENTS
INVESTMENTS

NOTE 5—INVESTMENTS

        Investments in non-consolidated affiliates and certain other investments accounted for following 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 29, 2011, include a 15.63% interest in National CineMedia, LLC ("NCM"), a 50% interest in two U.S. theatres and one IMAX screen, a 26.22% equity interest in Movietickets.com ("MTC"), a 50% interest in Midland Empire Partners, LLC ("MEP"), a 29% interest in Digital Cinema Implementation Partners, LLC ("DCIP"), and a 50% interest in Open Road Releasing, LLC, operator of Open Road Films, LLC ("ORF"). Indebtedness held by equity method investees is non-recourse to the Company.

RealD Inc. Common Stock

        The Company holds an investment in RealD Inc. common stock, which is accounted for as an equity security, available for sale, and is recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in other long-term assets at fair value (Level 1). As of September 29, 2011, the amount of unrealized loss for marketable securities, recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss, was approximately $15,400,000 due to the decline in fair value of the investment in RealD Inc. common stock. The Company reviewed the unrealized loss for a possible other-than-temporary impairment and determined that the loss as of September 29, 2011 was not other-than-temporary. Consideration was given to the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, and the Company's intent and ability to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value. The investment in RealD Inc. common stock has been in an unrealized loss position for less than three months at September 29, 2011. The impairment analysis requires significant judgment to identify events or circumstances that would likely have a significant adverse effect on the future value of the investment. The Company will continue to monitor the fair value of its investments at each reporting period for a possible other-than-temporary impairment.

        Condensed financial information of our 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:

 
  Thirteen Weeks Ended September 29, 2011  
(In thousands)
  NCM   DCIP   ORF   Other   Total  

Revenues

  $ 135,973   $ 32,212   $ 4,998   $ 13,606   $ 186,789  

Operating costs and expenses

    79,267     37,567     27,127     12,910     156,871  
                       

Net earnings (loss)

  $ 56,706   $ (5,355 ) $ (22,129 ) $ 696   $ 29,918  
                       

The Company's recorded equity in earnings (loss)

  $ 7,275   $ (1,438 ) $ (11,065 ) $ 427   $ (4,801 )

 

 
  Twenty-six Weeks Ended September 29, 2011  
(In thousands)
  NCM   DCIP   ORF   Other   Total  

Revenues

  $ 249,936   $ 61,362   $ 4,998   $ 18,178   $ 334,474  

Operating costs and expenses

    155,668     71,409     29,391     17,734     274,202  
                       

Net earnings (loss)

  $ 94,268   $ (10,047 ) $ (24,393 ) $ 444   $ 60,272  
                       

The Company's recorded equity in earnings (loss)

  $ 10,514   $ (2,936 ) $ (12,197 ) $ 314   $ (4,305 )

 

 
  Thirteen Weeks Ended September 30, 2010  
(In thousands)
  NCM   DCIP   ORF   Other   Total  

Revenues

  $ 125,717   $ 10,268   $   $ 13,446   $ 149,431  

Operating costs and expenses

    73,187     22,068         13,636     108,891  
                       

Net earnings (loss)

  $ 52,530   $ (11,800 ) $   $ (190 ) $ 40,540  
                       

The Company's recorded equity in earnings (loss)

  $ 8,976   $ (3,412 ) $   $ (232 ) $ 5,332  

 

 
  Twenty-six Weeks Ended September 30, 2010  
(In thousands)
  NCM   DCIP   ORF   Other   Total  

Revenues

  $ 224,715   $ 15,554   $   $ 23,086   $ 263,355  

Operating costs and expenses

    144,639     45,508         23,773     213,920  
                       

Net earnings (loss)

  $ 80,076   $ (29,954 ) $   $ (687 ) $ 49,435  
                       

The Company's recorded equity in earnings (loss)

  $ 12,434   $ (8,581 ) $   $ (287 ) $ 3,566  

DCIP Transactions

        The Company recorded equity in losses from DCIP of $1,438,000 and $3,412,000 during the thirteen weeks ended September 29, 2011 and September 30, 2010, respectively and $2,936,000 and $8,581,000 during the twenty-six weeks ended September 29, 2011 and September 30, 2010, respectively. As of September 29, 2011 and March 31, 2011, the Company had recorded $3,178,000 and $3,376,000 respectively, of amounts due from DCIP related to equipment purchases made on behalf of DCIP for the installation of digital projection systems. After the projectors are installed and the Company is reimbursed for its installation costs, the Company will make capital contributions to DCIP for projector and installation costs in excess of the cap ($68,000 per system for digital conversions). The Company pays equipment rent monthly and records the equipment rental expense on a straight-line basis, including scheduled escalations of rent to commence after six and one-half years from the inception of the agreement. The difference between the cash rent and straight-line rent is recorded to deferred rent, a long-term liability account. As of September 29, 2011 and March 31, 2011, the Company had recorded $3,113,000 and $1,471,000 of deferred rent liability, respectively. The Company recorded digital equipment rental expense of $1,715,000 and $582,000 during the thirteen weeks ended September 29, 2011 and September 30, 2010, respectively and $3,240,000 and $942,000 during the twenty-six weeks ended September 29, 2011 and September 30, 2010, respectively.

Open Road Films Transactions

        As of September 29, 2011, the Company had recorded $1,065,000 of amounts due to ORF related to film exhibition costs for Killer Elite, the first title distributed by ORF. The Company recorded equity in losses from ORF of $11,065,000 and $12,197,000 during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended September 29, 2011, respectively. The increase in equity in losses for the thirteen weeks ended September 29, 2011 is primarily due to advertising expenses related to current and upcoming film releases.

NCM Transactions

        The Company recorded equity in earnings from NCM of $7,275,000 and $8,976,000 during the thirteen weeks ended September 29, 2011 and September 30, 2010, respectively and $10,514,000 and $12,434,000 during the twenty-six weeks ended September 29, 2011 and September 30, 2010, respectively. As of September 29, 2011, the Company owns 17,323,782 units, or a 15.63% interest, in NCM. As a founding member, the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence over the governance of NCM, and, accordingly accounts for its investment following the equity method. The estimated fair market value of the units in NCM was approximately $255,872,000, based on the price per share of NCM, Inc. on September 29, 2011 of $14.77 per share.

        As of September 29, 2011 and March 31, 2011, the Company had recorded $1,253,000 and $1,708,000 respectively, of amounts due from NCM related to on-screen advertising revenue and theatre rent. As of September 29, 2011 and March 31, 2011, the Company had recorded $863,000 and $1,355,000 respectively, of amounts due to NCM related to the Exhibitor Services Agreement. The Company recorded revenues for advertising from NCM of $6,133,000 and $5,991,000 during the thirteen weeks ended September 29, 2011 and September 30, 2010, respectively and $12,353,000 and $11,410,000 during the twenty-six weeks ended September 29, 2011 and September 30, 2010, respectively. The Company recorded NCM advertising expenses related to beverage advertising of $3,568,000 and $3,422,000 during the thirteen weeks ended September 29, 2011 and September 30, 2010, respectively and $7,198,000 and $6,686,000 during the twenty-six weeks ended September 29, 2011 and September 30, 2010, respectively.

        All of the Company's NCM membership units are redeemable for, at the option of NCM, Inc., cash or shares of common stock of NCM, Inc. on a share-for-share basis. On August 18, 2010, the Company sold 6,500,000 shares of common stock of NCM, Inc. in an underwritten public offering for $16.00 per share and reduced the Company's related investment in NCM by $36,709,000, the average carrying amount of all shares owned. Net proceeds received on this sale were $99,840,000 after deducting related underwriting fees and professional and consulting costs of $4,160,000, resulting in a gain on sale of $63,131,000. In addition, on September 8, 2010, the Company sold 155,193 shares of NCM, Inc. to the underwriters to cover over-allotments for $16.00 per share and reduced the Company's related investment in NCM by $867,000, the average carrying amount of all shares owned. Net proceeds received on this sale were $2,384,000 after deducting related underwriting fees and professional and consulting costs of $99,000, resulting in a gain on sale of $1,517,000.

        The Company recorded the following changes in the carrying amount of its investment in NCM and equity in (earnings) losses of NCM during the twenty-six weeks ended September 29, 2011:

(In thousands)
  Investment
in NCM(1)
  Deferred
Revenue(2)
  Cash
Received
(Paid)
  Equity in
(Earnings)
Losses
  Advertising
(Revenue)
 

Beginning balance March 31, 2011

  $ 74,551   $ (333,792 )                  

Receipt of excess cash distributions

    (2,164 )     $ 8,487   $ (6,323 ) $  

Receipt under Tax Receivable Agreement

    (35 )       494     (459 )    

Amortization of deferred revenue

        2,515             (2,515 )

Equity in earnings(3)

    3,732             (3,732 )    
                       

For the period ended or balance as of September 29, 2011

  $ 76,084   $ (331,277 ) $ 8,981   $ (10,514 ) $ (2,515 )
                       

(1)
Represents AMC's investment in 519,979 common membership units originally valued at March 27, 2008, 224,828 common membership units originally valued at March 17, 2009, 70,424 common membership units originally valued at March 17, 2010, and 3,601,811 common membership units originally valued at June 14, 2010 received under the Common Unit Adjustment Agreement dated as of February 13, 2007 (Tranche 2 Investments). AMC's investment in 12,906,740 common membership units (Tranche 1 Investment) is carried at zero cost.

(2)
Represents the unamortized portion of the Exhibitor Services Agreement (ESA) modifications payment received from NCM. Such amounts are being amortized to revenues over the remainder of the 30 year term of the ESA ending in 2036, using a units-of-revenue method, as described in ASC 470-10-35 (formerly EITF 88-18, Sales of Future Revenues).

(3)
Represents equity in earnings on the Tranche 2 Investments only.

Equity Method Accounting for Tranche 1 and Tranche 2 Investments in NCM

        On February 13, 2007, NCM, Inc., the sole manager of NCM, completed its Initial Public Offering ("IPO") and used the net proceeds from the IPO to purchase a 44.8% interest in NCM, paying NCM $746,100,000 and paying the Founding Members $78,500,000 for a portion of the NCM units owned by them. NCM then paid $686,300,000 of the funds received from NCM, Inc. to the Founding Members as consideration for their agreement to modify the then-existing ESA. Also in connection with the IPO, NCM used $59,800,000 of the proceeds it received from NCM, Inc. and $709,700,000 of net proceeds from its new senior secured credit facility entered into concurrently with the completion of the IPO to redeem $769,500,000 in NCM preferred units held by the Founding Members. The redemption distribution to the Founding Members described above related to the IPO resulted in large Members' Deficit amounts for the Founding Members.

        The Company received approximately $259,300,000 for the redemption of all of its preferred units in NCM and approximately $26,500,000 from selling common units in NCM to NCM, Inc. In addition, the Company received $231,300,000 as consideration for modifying the ESA.

        Following the NCM IPO, the Company will not recognize undistributed equity in the earnings on the original NCM membership units (Tranche 1 Investment) until NCM's future net earnings, less distributions received, surpass the amount of the excess distribution. The Company will recognize equity in earnings only to the extent it receives cash distributions from NCM. The Company considers the excess distribution described above 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, net of distributions received, exceeds the excess distribution. The Company believes that the accounting model provided by ASC 323-10-35-22 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.

        The Company has received 7,983,723 additional units in NCM subsequent to the IPO as a result of Common Unit Adjustments received from March 27, 2008 through June 14, 2010 (Tranche 2 Investments). The Company follows the guidance in ASC 323-10-35-29 (formerly EITF 02-18, Accounting for Subsequent Investments in an Investee after Suspension of Equity Loss Recognition) by analogy, which also refers to AICPA Technical Practice Aid 2220.14. Both sets of literature indicate that if a subsequent investment is made in an equity method investee that has experienced significant losses, the investor must determine if the subsequent investment constitutes funding of prior losses. The Company concluded that the construction or acquisition of new theatres that has led to the Common Unit adjustments included in its Tranche 2 Investments equates to making additional investments in NCM. The Company has evaluated the receipt of the additional common units in NCM and the assets exchanged for these additional units and has determined that the right to use its incremental new screens would not be considered funding of prior losses. This determination was formed by considering that (i) NCM does not receive any additional funds from the Tranche 2 Investments, (ii) both NCM and AMC record their respective increases to Members' Equity and Investment at the same amount (fair value of the units issued), (iii) the additional investments result in additional ownership in NCM and (iv) the investments in additional common units are not subordinate to the other equity of NCM. As such, the additional common units received would be accounted for as a Tranche 2 Investment separate from the Company's initial investment following the equity method. The Company's Tranche 2 Investments correspond with the NCM Members' equity amounts in its capital account.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

NOTE 6—FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

        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 entity transacts. The inputs used to develop these fair value measurements are established in a hierarchy, which ranks the quality and reliability of the information used to determine the fair values. The fair value classification is based on levels of inputs. Assets and liabilities that are carried at fair value are classified and disclosed in one of the following categories:

Level 1:   Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2:   Observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.
Level 3:   Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.

        The following table summarizes the fair value hierarchy of the Company's financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 29, 2011:

 
   
  Fair Value Measurements at
September 29, 2011 Using
 
(In thousands)
  Total Carrying Value at
September 29,
2011
  Quoted prices in active market
(Level 1)
  Significant other observable inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant unobservable inputs
(Level 3)
 

Cash and Equivalents:

                         
 

Cash

  $ 13   $ 13   $     $    
 

Money Market Mutual Funds

    68     68          

Other long-term assets:

                         
 

Equity securities, available-for-sale:

                         
   

RealD Inc. Common Stock

    12,156     12,156          
   

Mutual Fund Large U.S. Equity

    1,957     1,957          
   

Mutual Fund Small/Mid U.S. Equity

    270     270          
   

Mutual Fund International

    123     123          
   

Mutual Fund Broad U.S. Equity

    25     25          
   

Mutual Fund Balance

    61     61          
   

Mutual Fund Fixed Income

    292     292          
                   

Total assets at fair value

  $ 14,965   $ 14,965   $   $  
                   

        Valuation Techniques.    The Company's money market mutual funds are invested in funds that seek to preserve principal, are highly liquid, and therefore are recorded on the balance sheet at the principal amounts deposited, which equals fair value. The equity securities, available-for-sale, primarily consist of common stock and mutual funds invested in equity, fixed income, and international funds and are measured at fair value using quoted market prices. The unrealized gain on the mutual funds recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of September 29, 2011 was approximately $221,000. The unrealized loss on the RealD Inc. common stock recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of September 29, 2011 was approximately $15,400,000. See Note 5—Investments, for further information regarding RealD Inc. common stock.

        Other Fair Value Measurement Disclosures.    The Company is required to disclose the fair value of financial instruments that are not recognized in the statement of financial position for which it is practicable to estimate that value. At September 29, 2011, the carrying amount of the Company's liabilities for corporate borrowings was approximately $2,101,547,000 and the fair value was approximately $2,010,273,000. At March 31, 2011, the carrying amount of the corporate borrowings was approximately $2,102,540,000 and the fair value was approximately $2,212,100,000. Quoted market prices were used to value publicly held corporate borrowings. The carrying value of cash and equivalents approximates fair value because of the short duration of those instruments.

THEATRE AND OTHER CLOSURE AND DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
THEATRE AND OTHER CLOSURE AND DISPOSITION OF ASSETS

NOTE 7—THEATRE AND OTHER CLOSURE AND DISPOSITION OF ASSETS

        A rollforward of reserves for theatre and other closure is as follows:

 
  Twenty-six Weeks Ended  
(In thousands)
  September 29,
2011
  September 30,
2010
 

Beginning balance

  $ 73,852   $ 6,694  
 

Theatre and other closure expense

    4,066     675  
 

Transfer of property tax liability

    496     141  
 

Transfer of deferred rent

        28  
 

Transfer of capitalized lease obligation

    32      
 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

    (1,125 )   8  
 

Cash payments

    (7,928 )   (1,016 )
           

Ending balance

  $ 69,393   $ 6,530  
           

        During the twenty-six weeks ended September 29, 2011 and September 30, 2010, the Company recognized $4,066,000 and $675,000, respectively, of theatre and other closure expense primarily related to accretion on previously closed properties with remaining lease obligations.

        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.

INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAXES

NOTE 8—INCOME TAXES

        The difference between the effective tax rate on earnings from continuing operations before income taxes and the U.S. federal income tax statutory rate is as follows:

 
  Twenty-six Weeks Ended  
 
  September 29,
2011
  September 30,
2010
 

Income tax expense (benefit) at the federal statutory rate

  $ (3,100 ) $ 26,450  

Effect of:

             

State income taxes

    1,070     5,150  

Permanent items

    140     (50 )

Change in ASC 740 (formally FIN 48) reserve

    (1,435 )    

Valuation allowance

    4,395     (25,750 )

Other, net

         
           

Income tax expense

  $ 1,070   $ 5,800  
           

Effective income tax rate

    (12.1 )%   7.7 %
           

        The accounting for income taxes 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. Deferred tax assets are 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.

        The state tax provision was for the states that impose their income based taxes on a gross sales method, that impose a margin tax or that have suspended the use of net operating loss carryforwards into the current tax year.

        The IRS has issued a Notice of Proposed Adjustment to the Company for the 2007-2009 fiscal years related to its investment in NCM. The proposed adjustment is not expected to materially impact the Company's financial statements and any payments of taxes and interest related to the proposed adjustment are expected to be negligible.

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

NOTE 9—EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

        The Company sponsors frozen non-contributory qualified and non-qualified defined benefit pension plans generally covering all employees who, prior to the freeze, were age 21 or older and had completed at least 1,000 hours of service in their first twelve months of employment, or in a calendar year ending thereafter, and who were not covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The Company also offers eligible retirees the opportunity to participate in a health plan (medical and dental). Certain employees are eligible for subsidized postretirement medical benefits. The eligibility for these benefits is based upon a participant's age and service as of January 1, 2009.

        The Company expects to make pension contributions of approximately $967,000 per quarter for a total of approximately $3,868,000 during fiscal 2012.

        Net periodic benefit cost recognized for the plans during the thirteen weeks ended September 29, 2011 and September 30, 2010 consists of the following:

 
  Pension Benefits   Other Benefits  
(In thousands)
  September 29,
2011
  September 30,
2010
  September 29,
2011
  September 30,
2010
 

Components of net periodic benefit cost:

                         
 

Service cost

  $ 45   $ 45   $ 38   $ 39  
 

Interest cost

    1,160     1,153     294     319  
 

Expected return on plan assets

    (1,117 )   (996 )        
 

Amortization of net (gain) loss

    2     (3 )        
 

Amortization of prior service credit

            (222 )   (217 )
                   

Net periodic benefit cost

  $ 90   $ 199   $ 110   $ 141  
                   

        Net periodic benefit cost recognized for the plans during the twenty-six weeks ended September 29, 2011 and September 30, 2010 consists of the following:

 
  Pension Benefits   Other Benefits  
(In thousands)
  September 29,
2011
  September 30,
2010
  September 29,
2011
  September 30,
2010
 

Components of net periodic benefit cost:

                         
 

Service cost

  $ 90   $ 91   $ 75   $ 77  
 

Interest cost

    2,320     2,304     589     638  
 

Expected return on plan assets

    (2,233 )   (1,992 )        
 

Amortization of net loss

    3     151          
 

Amortization of prior service credit

            (445 )   (433 )
                   

Net periodic benefit cost

  $ 180   $ 554   $ 219   $ 282  
                   

        During the twenty-six weeks ended September 29, 2011, the Company recorded an additional estimated withdrawal liability of approximately $301,000 related to a multiemployer pension plan where it had ceased making contributions. As of September 29, 2011, the Company's liability related to these collectively bargained multiemployer pension plan withdrawals, net of quarterly payments, was $3,341,000.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION

NOTE 10—CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION

        The accompanying condensed consolidating financial information 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 8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 (the "Notes due 2014"), 8.75% Senior Notes due 2019 (the "Notes due 2019"), and 9.75% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020 (the "Notes due 2020") are full and unconditional and joint and several. There are significant restrictions on the Company's ability to obtain funds from any of its subsidiaries through dividends, loans or advances. The Company and its subsidiary guarantor's investments in its consolidated subsidiaries are presented under the equity method of accounting.

Thirteen weeks ended September 29, 2011:

(In thousands)
  AMCE   Subsidiary
Guarantors
  Subsidiary
Non-Guarantors
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Consolidated
AMC Entertainment Inc.
 

Revenues

                               
 

Admissions

  $   $ 471,449   $ 4,055   $   $ 475,504  
 

Concessions

        186,794     1,442         188,236  
 

Other theatre

        19,391     292         19,683  
                       
   

Total revenues

        677,634     5,789         683,423  
                       

Operating Costs and Expenses

                               
 

Film exhibition costs

        254,382     1,860         256,242  
 

Concession costs

        25,311     295         25,606  
 

Operating expense

        186,480     2,308         188,788  
 

Rent

        116,910     1,389         118,299  
 

General and administrative:

                               
   

Merger, acquisition and transaction costs

    85     639             724  
   

Management fee

        1,250             1,250  
   

Other

        13,804     (3 )       13,801  
 

Depreciation and amortization

        51,228     125         51,353  
                       

Operating costs and expenses

    85     650,004     5,974         656,063  
                       
   

Operating income (loss)

    (85 )   27,630     (185 )       27,360  

Other expense (income)

                               
 

Equity in net loss of subsidiaries

    13,920     303         (14,223 )    
 

Other income

        (9,432 )           (9,432 )
 

Interest expense:

                               
   

Corporate borrowings

    40,165     51,016         (51,010 )   40,171  
   

Capital and financing lease obligations

        1,493             1,493  
 

Equity in (earnings) losses of non-consolidated entities

    (220 )   4,903     118         4,801  
 

Investment income

    (43,727 )   (7,296 )       51,010     (13 )
                       

Total other expense

    10,138     40,987     118     (14,223 )   37,020  
                       

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes

    (10,223 )   (13,357 )   (303 )   14,223     (9,660 )

Income tax provision

        545             545  
                       

Loss from continuing operations

    (10,223 )   (13,902 )   (303 )   14,223     (10,205 )

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

        (18 )           (18 )
                       

Net loss

  $ (10,223 ) $ (13,920 ) $ (303 ) $ 14,223   $ (10,223 )
                       

Twenty-six weeks ended September 29, 2011:

(In thousands)
  AMCE   Subsidiary
Guarantors
  Subsidiary
Non-Guarantors
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Consolidated
AMC Entertainment Inc.
 

Revenues

                               
 

Admissions

  $   $ 946,052   $ 7,542   $   $ 953,594  
 

Concessions

        378,027     2,773         380,800  
 

Other theatre

        38,563     602         39,165  
                       
   

Total revenues

        1,362,642     10,917         1,373,559  
                       

Operating Costs and Expenses

                               
 

Film exhibition costs

        512,010     3,447         515,457  
 

Concession costs

        51,305     557         51,862  
 

Operating expense

        363,809     4,709         368,518  
 

Rent

        232,854     2,702         235,556  
 

General and administrative:

                               
   

Merger, acquisition and transaction costs

    85     1,251             1,336  
   

Management fee

        2,500             2,500  
   

Other

        28,218     33         28,251  
 

Depreciation and amortization

        102,936     235         103,171  
                       

Operating costs and expenses

    85     1,294,883     11,683         1,306,651  
                       
   

Operating income (loss)

    (85 )   67,759     (766 )       66,908  

Other expense (income)

                               
 

Equity in net loss of subsidiaries

    16,866     1,149         (18,015 )    
 

Other income

        (11,529 )           (11,529 )
 

Interest expense:

                               
   

Corporate borrowings

    80,039     101,952         (101,969 )   80,022  
   

Capital and financing lease obligations

        2,991             2,991  
 

Equity in (earnings) losses of non-consolidated entities

    (312 )   4,234     383         4,305  
 

Investment income

    (87,265 )   (14,744 )       101,969     (40 )
                       

Total other expense

    9,328     84,053     383     (18,015 )   75,749  
                       

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes

    (9,413 )   (16,294 )   (1,149 )   18,015     (8,841 )

Income tax provision

    525     545             1,070  
                       

Loss from continuing operations

    (9,938 )   (16,839 )   (1,149 )   18,015     (9,911 )

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

        (27 )           (27 )
                       

Net loss

  $ (9,938 ) $ (16,866 ) $ (1,149 ) $ 18,015   $ (9,938 )
                       

Thirteen weeks ended September 30, 2010:

(In thousands)
  AMCE   Subsidiary
Guarantors
  Subsidiary
Non-Guarantors
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Consolidated
AMC Entertainment Inc.
 

Revenues

                               
 

Admissions

  $   $ 455,023   $ 3,549   $   $ 458,572  
 

Concessions

        178,392     1,320         179,712  
 

Other theatre

        15,119     222         15,341  
                       
   

Total revenues

        648,534     5,091         653,625  
                       

Operating Costs and Expenses

                               
 

Film exhibition costs

        240,565     1,616         242,181  
 

Concession costs

        23,521     284         23,805  
 

Operating expense

        172,130     1,705         173,835  
 

Rent

        119,660     1,821         121,481  
 

General and administrative:

                               
   

Merger, acquisition and transaction costs

        5,219             5,219  
   

Management fee

        1,250             1,250  
   

Other

        17,967     20         17,987  
 

Depreciation and amortization

        52,296     59         52,355  
                       

Operating costs and expenses

        632,608     5,505         638,113  
                       
   

Operating income (loss)

        15,926     (414 )       15,512  

Other expense (income)

                               
 

Equity in net (earnings) loss of subsidiaries

    (56,409 )   1,016         55,393      
 

Other income

        (7,746 )           (7,746 )
 

Interest expense:

                               
   

Corporate borrowings

    32,740     41,864         (41,873 )   32,731  
   

Capital and financing lease obligations

        1,625             1,625  
 

Equity in (earnings) losses of non-consolidated entities

    (153 )   (5,781 )   602         (5,332 )
 

Gain on NCM transactions

        (64,648 )           (64,648 )
 

Investment income

    (35,796 )   (6,131 )       41,873     (54 )
                       

Total other expense (income)

    (59,618 )   (39,801 )   602     55,393     (43,424 )
                       

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

    59,618     55,727     (1,016 )   (55,393 )   58,936  

Income tax benefit

    (460 )   (690 )           (1,150 )
                       

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

    60,078     56,417     (1,016 )   (55,393 )   60,086  

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

        (8 )           (8 )
                       

Net earnings (loss)

  $ 60,078   $ 56,409   $ (1,016 ) $ (55,393 ) $ 60,078  
                       

Twenty-six weeks ended September 30, 2010:

(In thousands)
  AMCE   Subsidiary
Guarantors
  Subsidiary
Non-Guarantors
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Consolidated
AMC Entertainment Inc.
 

Revenues

                               
 

Admissions

  $   $ 900,893   $ 6,276   $   $ 907,169  
 

Concessions

        353,368     2,303         355,671  
 

Other theatre

        31,242     495         31,737  
                       
   

Total revenues

        1,285,503     9,074         1,294,577  
                       

Operating Costs and Expenses

                               
 

Film exhibition costs

        478,182     2,822         481,004  
 

Concession costs

        43,780     521         44,301  
 

Operating expense

        318,039     3,437         321,476  
 

Rent

        232,454     3,581         236,035  
 

General and administrative:

                               
   

Merger, acquisition and transaction costs

        10,975             10,975  
   

Management fee

        2,500             2,500  
   

Other

        31,029     29         31,058  
 

Depreciation and amortization

        100,844     114         100,958  
                       

Operating costs and expenses

        1,217,803     10,504         1,228,307  
                       
   

Operating income (loss)

        67,700     (1,430 )       66,270  

Other expense (income)

                               
 

Equity in net (earnings) loss of subsidiaries

    (65,512 )   2,139         63,373      
 

Other income

        (9,685 )           (9,685 )
 

Interest expense:

                               
   

Corporate borrowings

    65,761     84,042         (84,053 )   65,750  
   

Capital and financing lease obligations

        3,008             3,008  
 

Equity in (earnings) losses of non-consolidated entities

    (296 )   (3,979 )   709         (3,566 )
 

Gain on NCM transactions

        (64,648 )           (64,648 )
 

Investment income

    (71,883 )   (12,274 )       84,053     (104 )
                       

Total other expense (income)

    (71,930 )   (1,397 )   709     63,373     (9,245 )
                       

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

    71,930     69,097     (2,139 )   (63,373 )   75,515  

Income tax provision

    2,240     3,560             5,800  
                       

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

    69,690     65,537     (2,139 )   (63,373 )   69,715  

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

        (25 )           (25 )
                       

Net earnings (loss)

  $ 69,690   $ 65,512   $ (2,139 ) $ (63,373 ) $ 69,690  
                       

As of September 29, 2011:

(In thousands)
  AMCE   Subsidiary
Guarantors
  Subsidiary
Non-Guarantors
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Consolidated AMC
Entertainment Inc.
 

Assets

                               

Current assets:

                               
 

Cash and equivalents

  $   $ 284,874   $ 39,915   $   $ 324,789  
 

Receivables, net

    1,019     29,606     211         30,836  
 

Other current assets

        88,611     2,076         90,687  
                       
   

Total current assets

    1,019     403,091     42,202         446,312  

Investment in equity of subsidiaries

    (268,005 )   80,090         187,915      

Property, net

        921,248     886         922,134  

Intangible assets, net

        142,602             142,602  

Intercompany advances

    2,706,571     (2,787,519 )   80,948          

Goodwill

        1,923,667             1,923,667  

Other long-term assets

    34,986     242,591     227         277,804  
                       
   

Total assets

  $ 2,474,571   $ 925,770   $ 124,263   $ 187,915   $ 3,712,519  
                       

Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity

                         

Current liabilities:

                               

Accounts payable

  $   $ 157,376   $ 1,185   $   $ 158,561  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

    38,570     114,091     1,353         154,014  

Deferred revenues and income

        147,443     397         147,840  

Current maturities of corporate borrowings and capital and financing lease obligations

    6,500     2,953             9,453  
                       
     

Total current liabilities

    45,070     421,863     2,935         469,868  

Corporate borrowings

    2,095,047                 2,095,047  

Capital and financing lease obligations

        60,820             60,820  

Deferred revenues—for exhibitor services agreement

        331,277             331,277  

Other long-term liabilities

        379,815     41,238         421,053  
                       
   

Total liabilities

    2,140,117     1,193,775     44,173         3,378,065  
   

Stockholder's equity (deficit)

    334,454     (268,005 )   80,090     187,915     334,454  
                       
   

Total liabilities and stockholder's equity

  $ 2,474,571   $ 925,770   $ 124,263   $ 187,915   $ 3,712,519  
                       

As of March 31, 2011:

(In thousands)
  AMCE   Subsidiary
Guarantors
  Subsidiary
Non-Guarantors
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Consolidated AMC
Entertainment Inc.
 

Assets

                               

Current assets:

                               
 

Cash and equivalents

  $   $ 261,096   $ 40,062   $   $ 301,158  
 

Receivables, net

    129     26,341     222         26,692  
 

Other current assets

        85,987     2,162         88,149  
                       
   

Total current assets

    129     373,424     42,446         415,999  

Investment in equity of subsidiaries

    (235,409 )   79,567         155,842      

Property, net

        957,738     984         958,722  

Intangible assets, net

        149,493             149,493  

Intercompany advances

    2,694,299     (2,775,489 )   81,190          

Goodwill

        1,923,667             1,923,667  

Other long-term assets

    37,278     254,629     457         292,364  
                       
   

Total assets

  $ 2,496,297   $ 963,029   $ 125,077   $ 155,842   $ 3,740,245  
                       

Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity

                         

Current liabilities

                               
 

Accounts payable

  $   $ 164,553   $ 863   $   $ 165,416  
 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

    33,598     104,519     870         138,987  
 

Deferred revenues and income

        140,766     471         141,237  
 

Current maturities of corporate borrowings and capital and financing lease obligations

    6,500     3,455             9,955  
                       
     

Total current liabilities

    40,098     413,293     2,204         455,595  

Corporate borrowings

    2,096,040                 2,096,040  

Capital and financing lease obligations

        62,220             62,220  

Deferred revenues for exhibitor services agreement

        333,792             333,792  

Other long-term liabilities

        389,133     43,306         432,439  
                       
   

Total liabilities

    2,136,138     1,198,438     45,510         3,380,086  
   

Stockholder's equity (deficit)

    360,159     (235,409 )   79,567     155,842     360,159  
                       
   

Total liabilities and stockholder's equity

  $ 2,496,297   $ 963,029   $ 125,077   $ 155,842   $ 3,740,245  
                       

Twenty-six weeks ended September 29, 2011:

(In thousands)
  AMCE   Subsidiary
Guarantors
  Subsidiary
Non-Guarantors
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Consolidated AMC
Entertainment Inc.
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

                               

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $ 13,470   $ 94,603   $ (332 ) $   $ 107,741  
                       

Cash flows from investing activities:

                               
 

Capital expenditures

        (56,358 )   (150 )       (56,508 )
 

Proceeds from sale/leaseback of digital projection equipment

        953             953  
 

Investments in non-consolidated entities, net

    1,049     (22,747 )   (1 )       (21,699 )
 

Proceeds from the disposition of long-term assets

        801             801  
 

Other, net

        (237 )           (237 )
                       

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

    1,049     (77,588 )   (151 )       (76,690 )
                       

Cash flows from financing activities:

                               
 

Deferred financing costs

    (585 )               (585 )
 

Principal payments under capital and financing lease obligations

        (1,869 )           (1,869 )
 

Principle payments under Term Loan

    (1,625 )               (1,625 )
 

Change in construction payables

        (4,194 )           (4,194 )
 

Change in intercompany advances

    (12,309 )   12,067     242          
                       

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    (14,519 )   6,004     242         (8,273 )
                       

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents

        759     94         853  
                       

Net increase in cash and equivalents

        23,778     (147 )       23,631  

Cash and equivalents at beginning of period

        261,096     40,062         301,158  
                       

Cash and equivalents at end of period

  $   $ 284,874   $ 39,915   $   $ 324,789  
                       

Twenty-six weeks ended September 30, 2010:

(In thousands)
  AMCE   Subsidiary
Guarantors
  Subsidiary
Non-Guarantors
  Consolidating
Adjustments
  Consolidated AMC
Entertainment Inc.
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

                               

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $ 9,489   $ 15,771   $ (270 ) $   $ 24,990  
                       

Cash flows from investing activities:

                               
 

Capital expenditures

        (46,640 )   (71 )       (46,711 )
 

Acquisition of Kerasotes, net of cash acquired

        (280,606 )           (280,606 )
 

Proceeds from sale/leaseback of digital projection equipment

        1,655             1,655  
 

Proceeds from NCM, Inc. stock sale

        102,224             102,224  
 

Proceeds from disposition of Cinemex

        860             860  
 

Investments in non-consolidated entities, net

        (403 )   200         (203 )
 

Proceeds from the disposition of long-term assets

        55,991             55,991  
 

Other, net

        (2,361 )           (2,361 )
                       

Net cash used in investing activities

        (169,280 )   129         (169,151 )
                       

Cash flows from financing activities:

                               
 

Deferred financing costs

    (95 )               (95 )
 

Principal payments under capital and financing lease obligations

        (2,072 )           (2,072 )
 

Principal payments under Term Loan

    (3,250 )               (3,250 )
 

Change in construction payables

        (3,524 )           (3,524 )
 

Dividends paid to Marquee Holdings Inc. 

    (15,184 )               (15,184 )
 

Change in intercompany advances

    9,040     (9,221 )   181          
                       

Net cash used in financing activities

    (9,489 )   (14,817 )   181         (24,125 )
                       

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents

            (205 )       (205 )
                       

Net decrease in cash and equivalents

        (168,326 )   (165 )       (168,491 )

Cash and equivalents at beginning of period

        455,242     40,101         495,343  
                       

Cash and equivalents at end of period

  $   $ 286,916   $ 39,936   $   $ 326,852  
                       
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

NOTE 11—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 the Company's stadium style theatres violated the ADA and related regulations. The Department alleged the Company 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.

        As to line-of-sight matters, the trial court entered summary judgment in favor of the Department as to both liability and as to the appropriate remedy. On December 5, 2008, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the trial court as to the appropriate remedy and remanded the case back to the trial court for findings consistent with its decision. The Company and the Department reached a settlement regarding the extent of betterments and remedies required for line-of-sight violations which the parties believe are consistent with the Ninth Circuit's decision. The trial court approved the settlement on November 29, 2010. As to the non-line-of-sight aspects of the case, on January 21, 2003, the trial court entered summary judgment in favor of the Department on matters such 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 the Company agreed to remedy certain violations at its stadium-style theatres and at certain theatres it may open in the future. Currently the Company estimates that remaining betterments are required at approximately 33 stadium-style theatres. The remaining unpaid costs of these betterments are not expected to have a material adverse impact to the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

        Michael Bateman v. American Multi-Cinema, Inc.    (No. CV07-00171). In January 2007, a class action complaint was filed against the Company 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 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. On October 11, 2011, the District Court granted final approval of the class action settlement. The settlement did not have a material adverse impact to the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

        On May 14, 2009, Harout Jarchafjian filed a similar lawsuit alleging that the Company willfully violated FACTA and seeking statutory damages, but without alleging any actual injury (Jarchafjian v. American Multi- Cinema, Inc. (C.D. Cal. Case No. CV09-03434)). The District Court granted final approval of the class action settlement on October 3, 2011. The settlement did not have a material adverse impact to the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

        In addition to the cases noted above, the Company is also currently a party to various ordinary course claims from vendors (including concession suppliers and film distributors), landlords and other legal proceedings. If management believes that a loss arising from these actions is probable and can reasonably be estimated, the Company records the amount of the loss, or the minimum estimated liability when the loss is estimated using a range and no point is more probable than another. As additional information becomes available, any potential liability related to these actions is assessed and the estimates are revised, if necessary. Except as described above, management believes that the ultimate outcome of such other matters, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position or overall trends in results of operations. However, litigation and claims are subject to inherent uncertainties and unfavorable outcomes could occur. An unfavorable outcome could include monetary damages. If an unfavorable outcome were to occur, there exists the possibility of a material adverse impact on the results of operations in the period in which the outcome occurs or in future periods.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

NOTE 12—NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

        In September 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2011-08, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350)—Testing Goodwill for Impairment, ("ASU 2011-08"). Under this amendment, an entity will have an option to first assess the qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. ASU 2011-08 will be effective for the goodwill impairment test performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011, and is effective for the Company in fiscal 2013. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2011-08 to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, cash flows, or results of operations.

        In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220)—Presentation of Comprehensive Income, ("ASU 2011-05"). This ASU provides companies with an option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two-separate but consecutive statements. Companies will be required to present on the face of the financial statements reclassification adjustments for items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income in the statement(s) where the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income are presented. This ASU will eliminate the option of presenting the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholder's equity. ASU 2011-05 will be effective for fiscal years and interim periods with those years, beginning after December 15, 2011 and is effective for the Company as of the beginning of fiscal 2013. The Company will include the disclosures required in its consolidated financial statements as of the first quarter of fiscal 2013.

        In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820)—Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs, ("ASU 2011-04"). This ASU will require disclosures regarding transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, disclosures about the sensitivity of a fair value measurement categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, and the categorization by level of the fair value hierarchy for items that are not measured at fair value in the statement of financial position, but for which the fair value of such items is required to be disclosed. ASU 2011-04 will be effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and is effective for the Company as of the beginning of fiscal 2013. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company will include the disclosures required in its notes to its consolidated financial statements, effective in the first quarter of fiscal year 2013.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

NOTE 13—RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Amended and Restated Fee Agreement

        In connection with the merger with LCE Holdings Inc., Parent, AMCE and the Sponsors entered into an Amended and Restated Fee Agreement, which provides for an annual management fee of $5,000,000, payable quarterly and in advance to each Sponsor, on a pro rata basis, until the earliest of (i) the twelfth anniversary from December 23, 2004, and (ii) such time as the sponsors own less than 20% in the aggregate of Parent. In addition, the fee agreement provided for reimbursements by AMCE to the Sponsors for their out-of-pocket expenses and to Parent of up to $3,500,000 for fees payable by Parent in any single fiscal year in order to maintain 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., AMCE, the Sponsors and Parents' 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. As of September 29, 2011, the Company estimates that this amount would be $24,368,000. The Company expects to record any lump sum payment to the Sponsors as a dividend.

        The fee agreement also provides that the Company 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.

Document and Entity Information
6 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2011
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name
AMC ENTERTAINMENT INC
Entity Central Index Key
0000722077
Document Type
10-Q
Document Period End Date
Sep. 29, 2011
Amendment Flag
FALSE
Current Fiscal Year End Date
--03-29
Entity Current Reporting Status
Yes
Entity Filer Category
Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
1
Document Fiscal Year Focus
2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Q2