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Exhibit 99.1

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IMAX CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2022 RESULTS

 

Strong Year-Over-Year Growth in Key Metrics Underscore Company’s Position as a Premier Global Technology Platform for Entertainment and Events

 

Global Box Office of $173.2 Million (+57% YoY) Driven by Strong Performances of “The Batman” and “Spider-Man: No Way Home”

 

IMAX Continues Strong Market Share Gains of 2021, Capturing 4.7% of Domestic Box Office — a Record for the First Quarter (Q1)

 

Network Deal Activity Beginning to Accelerate, including Recently Completed Agreements in Growth Markets such as Japan and Thailand

 

IMAX China Network Approximately 65% Open — up from 52% on March 31 — Following Recent COVID Lockdowns

 

2022 Blockbuster Slate Kicks into High Gear with Highly Anticipated Releases “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”, “Top Gun: Maverick”, “Jurassic World: Dominion” and More Arriving in Theaters Next Week

 

NEW YORK, NY — April 28, 2022 — IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2022 demonstrating its continued industry-leading momentum and strong market position as a long-awaited slate of tentpole releases arrive in the global marketplace beginning next week.

 

The Company continued to drive solid year-over-year improvement across key metrics in the first quarter. Total Gross Box Office increased to $173.2 million from $110.2 million in the first quarter of 2021. Revenue increased to $60.0 million from $38.8 million and Gross Margin increased to $31.8 million from $17.3 million in the year ago period.

 

During the quarter, the Company recorded a net non-cash provision of $6.9 million, or $0.12 per share due to an increase in reserves given the uncertainty of collecting receivables in Russia. This provision was taken in an exercise of caution due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and covers substantially all of the Company's net receivable exposure in the Russian market. Including this provision, the net loss attributable to common shareholders and Adjusted Net Loss attributable to common shareholders (1) was ($13.6) million, or ($0.23) per share, and ($8.2) million, or ($0.14) per share, respectively. Excluding the impact of this provision, net loss attributable to common shareholders (1) was ($6.7) million, or ($0.11) per share, compared to ($14.8) million, or ($0.25) per share, last year and Adjusted Net Loss attributable to common shareholders (1) was ($1.3) million, or ($0.02) per share, compared to ($14.8) million, or ($0.25) per share, last year. Over the past 5 years, Russia has represented on average approximately 3% of IMAX's annual global box office.

 

Adjusted EBITDA per the Company’s Credit Facility(1) of $14.8 million was up from $2.8 million in the first quarter of 2021.

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(1)
Non-GAAP Financial Measure. See the discussion at the end of this earnings release for a description of Adjusted Net Loss attributable to common shareholders and Adjusted Net Loss attributable to common shareholders per share, as well as reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP amounts including a reconciliation of Net Loss attributable to common shareholders to Adjust Net Loss attributable to common shareholders.

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“IMAX continues to grow its standing as a global destination for fandom of all kinds, as demonstrated by our solid financial results in the first quarter. We are extremely well positioned to build on our success with a promising blockbuster slate that kicks into high gear next week and continues throughout 2022, beginning with Filmed For IMAX releases including ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’, ‘Lightyear’, and many more highly anticipated releases, including ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ in December,” said Richard L. Gelfond, CEO of IMAX Corporation.

 

“Even in a quarter expectedly light on new global releases, IMAX drove strong double-digit growth across Global Box Office, Revenue, Gross Margin, and Adjusted EBITDA — demonstrating the success of our content strategy, the inherent advantages in our asset-lite model, and our ability to quickly capitalize as more and more tentpole content arrives in market. We are also encouraged by an increase in deal activity across our network — including recent signings in Japan and Thailand — and we expect that trend to continue in the months ahead.”

 

"Recent consumer trends reaffirm the irreplaceable value of a theatrical release, with ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ and ‘The Batman’ driving strong performances on digital platforms following impressive runs at the box office. Intensifying competitive pressures and renewed questions around the economic model for streaming business could provide an additional tailwind for theatrical releases, given their proven ability to create value throughout the chain.”

 

“As we grow market share and put our technology behind an increasing number of blockbuster productions around the world, IMAX continues to assert the power of our brand and create new opportunities to expand the IMAX Experience® — across new live and interactive events in theaters and the IMAX Enhanced™ experience in home.”

 

 

First Quarter Financial Highlights

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

In millions of U.S. Dollars, except per share data

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

YoY %
Change

 

Total Revenue

 

$

60.0

 

 

$

38.8

 

 

 

55

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross Margin

 

$

31.8

 

 

$

17.3

 

 

 

84

%

Gross Margin (%)

 

 

53

%

 

 

45

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Loss attributable to common shareholders

 

$

(13.6

)

 

$

(14.8

)

 

N/A

 

Diluted Net Loss per share attributable to common shareholders

 

$

(0.23

)

 

$

(0.25

)

 

N/A

 

Adjusted Net Loss attributable to common shareholders(1)

 

$

(8.2

)

 

$

(14.8

)

 

N/A

 

Adjusted Net Loss per share attributable to common shareholders(1)

 

$

(0.14

)

 

$

(0.25

)

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Facility attributable to common shareholders(1)

 

$

14.8

 

 

$

2.8

 

 

 

429

%

Adjusted EBITDA Margin attributable to common shareholders (%)(1)

 

 

27.5

%

 

 

9.0

%

 

 

206

%

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(1)
Non-GAAP Financial Measure. See the discussion at the end of this earnings release for a description of these non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP amounts.

 

 

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First Quarter Segment Results(1)

 

 

IMAX Technology
Network

 

 

IMAX Technology Sales and Maintenance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In millions of U.S. Dollars

 

Revenue

 

 

Gross Margin

 

 

Gross Margin %

 

 

Revenue

 

 

Gross Margin

 

 

Gross Margin %

 

1Q22

 

$

32.2

 

 

$

19.8

 

 

 

61

%

 

$

25.2

 

 

 

$

12.2

 

 

 

48

%

1Q21

 

20.3

 

 

 

10.1

 

 

 

50

%

 

 

17.0

 

 

 

 

7.1

 

 

 

42

%

% change

 

 

59

%

 

 

95

%

 

 

 

 

 

48

%

 

 

 

73

%

 

 

 

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(1)
Please refer to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the year ended March 31, 2022 for additional segment information.

 

IMAX Technology Network

IMAX Technology Network revenues increased 59% to $32.2 million in the first quarter of 2022, compared to $20.3 million in the prior-year period. The strength of key titles such as "The Batman", "Spider-Man: No Way Home", and local language title "The Battle at Lake Changjin II" over the Chinese New Year drove the increase in gross box office and revenue.
Gross margin for the IMAX Technology Network increased to $19.8 million compared to $10.1 million in the first quarter of 2021 as improved box office performance drove higher revenue.

IMAX Technology Sales and Maintenance

IMAX Technology Sales and Maintenance revenues increased 48% to $25.2 million in the first quarter of 2022, compared with $17.0 million in the prior year period. The increase in revenue was driven by higher IMAX Maintenance revenue associated with the continued reopening of its global network and an increase in the number of new sale and sales-type-lease theater installations.
Total gross margin for IMAX Technology Sales and Maintenance increased 73% to $12.2 million compared to $7.1 million in the prior year period. The increase in gross margin was the result of higher IMAX Maintenance and theater system revenue.

 

Cash Balances and Outstanding Debt

Total cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2022 were $162.3 million. Total debt, excluding deferred financing fees, was $233.6 million as of March 31, 2022.

 

Share Count and Capital Return

The weighted average basic and diluted shares outstanding at the end of the first quarter of 2022 was 58.6 million, compared to 59.0 million in the first quarter of 2021. During the first quarter of 2022, the Company purchased 380,652 shares at an average price of $16.45 for a total of $6.3 million. IMAX China repurchased 1,448,000 shares at an average price of HKD 9.89 per share or USD $1.26 per share or USD $1.8 million. A total of $69.2 million remains available under the Company’s outstanding share repurchase authorization.

 

Supplemental Materials

For more information about the Company’s results, please refer to the IMAX Investor Relations website located at investors.imax.com.

 

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Investor Relations Website and Social Media

On a weekly basis, the Company posts quarter-to-date box office results on the IMAX Investor Relations website located at investors.imax.com. The Company expects to provide such updates on Friday of each week, although the Company may change this timing without notice. Results will be displayed with a one-week lag.

 

The Company may post additional information on the Company’s corporate and Investor Relations website which may be material to investors. Accordingly, investors, media and others interested in the Company should monitor the Company’s website in addition to the Company’s press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts, for additional information about the Company.

 

Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call today at 4:30 PM ET to discuss its first quarter 2022 financial results. This call is being webcast by PGI and can be accessed at investors.imax.com. To access the call via telephone, interested parties in the US and Canada should dial (888) 220-8451 approximately 5 to 10 minutes before the call begins. Other international callers should dial (647) 484-0475. The conference ID for the call is 6010313. A replay of the call will be available via webcast at investors.imax.com or via telephone by dialing (888) 203-1112 (US and Canada), or (647) 436-0148 (international). The Conference ID for the telephone replay is 6010313.

 

Canadian Securities Update

The Company has received an exemption decision issued by the Ontario Securities Commission dated April 1, 2022 for relief from the formal issuer bid requirements under Canadian securities laws. The exemption decision permits the Company to repurchase up to 15% of its outstanding common shares in any 12-month period through the facilities of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under repurchase programs that the Company may implement from time to time. Canadian securities laws regulate an issuer's ability to make repurchases of its own securities.

 

The Company was previously exempted from the formal issuer bid requirements pursuant to a decision of the Ontario Securities Commission which expired on March 25, 2022. The Company sought the new exemption on the same terms so that it can continue to make repurchases under its repurchase programs from time to time in excess of the maximum allowable in reliance on the existing "other published markets" exemption from the formal issuer bid requirements available under Canadian securities laws. The "other published markets" exemption caps the Company's ability to repurchase its securities through the facilities of the NYSE at 5% of the issuer's outstanding securities during any 12-month period.

 

The conditions of the exemption decision are as follows: (i) any repurchases made in reliance on the exemption decision must be permitted under, and part of, repurchase programs established and conducted in accordance with United States securities laws and NYSE rules, (ii) the aggregate number of common shares acquired in reliance on the exemption decision and the “other published markets” exemption by the Company and any person acting jointly or in concert with the Company within any period of 12 months does not exceed 15% of the outstanding common shares at the beginning of the 12-month period, (iii) the common shares are not listed and posted for trading on an exchange in Canada, (iv) the exemption decision applies only to the acquisition of common shares until April 1, 2025, (v) at least 5 days prior to purchasing common shares in reliance on the exemption decision, the Company discloses the terms of the exemption decision and the conditions applicable thereto in a press release that is issued and filed on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval and includes such information as part of the news release required to be issued in accordance with the "other published markets exemption" in respect of any repurchase program that may be implemented by the Company, which this press releases satisfies, and (vi) the Company does not acquire common shares in reliance on the "other published markets" exemption if the aggregate number of common shares purchased by the Company and any person acting jointly or in concert with the Company within any period of 12 months exceeds 5% of the outstanding Shares at the beginning of the 12-month period.

 

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About IMAX Corporation

IMAX is a premier global technology platform for entertainment and events. Through its proprietary software, theater architecture, patented intellectual property, and specialized equipment, IMAX offers a unique end-to-end solution to create superior, immersive content experiences for which the IMAX® brand is globally renown. Top filmmakers, movie studios, artists, and creators utilize the cutting-edge visual and sound technology of IMAX to connect with audiences in innovative ways. As a result, IMAX is among the most important and successful global distribution platforms for domestic and international tentpole films and, increasingly, exclusive experiences ranging from live performances to interactive events with leading artists and creators.

 

IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles, with additional offices in London, Dublin, Tokyo, and Shanghai. As of March 31, 2022, there were 1,690 IMAX theater systems (1,606 commercial multiplexes, 12 commercial destinations, 72 institutional) operating in 87 countries and territories. Shares of IMAX China Holding, Inc., a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code “HK.1970.”

 

IMAX®, IMAX® Dome, IMAX® 3D, IMAX® 3D Dome, Experience It In IMAX®, The IMAX Experience®, An IMAX Experience®, An IMAX 3D Experience®, IMAX DMR®, DMR®, IMAX Enhanced, IMAX nXos® and Films to the Fullest®, are trademarks and trade names of the Company or its subsidiaries that are registered or otherwise protected under laws of various jurisdictions. More information about the Company can be found at www.imax.com. You may also connect with IMAX on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/imax), Facebook (www.facebook.com/imax), Twitter (www.twitter.com/imax) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/imaxmovies).

 

For additional information please contact:

 

Investors:

IMAX Corporation, New York

Heather Anthony

212-821-0121

hanthony@IMAX.com

 

 

Media:

IMAX Corporation, New York

Mark Jafar

212-821-0102

mjafar@imax.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

This earnings release contains forward looking statements that are based on IMAX management's assumptions and existing information and involve certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, references to business and technology strategies and measures to implement strategies, competitive strengths, goals, expansion and growth of business, operations and technology, future capital expenditures (including the amount and nature thereof), industry prospects and consumer behavior, plans and references to the future success of IMAX Corporation together with its consolidated subsidiaries (the "Company") and expectations regarding the Company's future operating, financial and technological results. These forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will conform with the expectations and predictions of the Company is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, risks related to the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; risks associated with investments and operations in foreign jurisdictions and any future international expansion, including those related to economic, political and regulatory policies of local governments and laws and policies of the United States and Canada, as well as geopolitical conflicts, such as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine; risks related to the Company’s growth and operations in China; the performance of IMAX DMR® films; the signing of IMAX Theater System agreements; conditions, changes and developments in the commercial exhibition industry; risks related to currency fluctuations; the potential impact of increased competition in the markets within which the Company operates, including competitive actions by other companies; the failure to respond to change and advancements in digital technology; risks relating to consolidation among commercial exhibitors and studios; risks related to brand extensions and new business initiatives; conditions in the in-home and out-of-home entertainment industries; the opportunities (or lack thereof) that may be presented to and pursued by the Company; risks related to cyber-security and data privacy; risks related to the Company’s inability to protect the Company’s intellectual property; risks related to climate change; risks related to weather conditions and natural disasters that may disrupt or harm the Company’s business; risks related to the Company’s indebtedness and compliance with its debt agreements; general economic, market or business conditions; risks related to political, economic and social instability, including with respect to the Russia-Ukraine conflict; the failure to convert IMAX Theater System backlog into revenue; changes in laws or regulations; any statements of belief and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing; other factors and risks outlined in our periodic filings with the SEC; and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this earnings release are qualified by these cautionary statements, and actual results or anticipated developments by the Company may not be realized, and even if substantially realized, may not have the expected consequences to, or effects on, the Company. These factors, other risks and uncertainties and financial details are discussed in IMAX’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

 

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Primary Reporting Groups

The Company has the following reportable segments: (i) IMAX DMR; (ii) Joint Revenue Sharing Arrangements ("JRSA"); (iii) IMAX Systems, (iv) IMAX Maintenance; (v) Other Theater Business; (vi) Film Distribution; and (vii) Film Post-Production. The Company's activities that do not met the criteria to be considered a reportable segment are disclosed within All Other. The Company organizes its reportable segments into the following three categories, identified by the nature of the product sold or service provided:

 

(i)
IMAX Technology Network, which earns revenue based on contingent box office receipts and includes the IMAX DMR segment and contingent rent from JRSA segment;

 

(ii)
IMAX Technology Sales and Maintenance, which includes results from the IMAX Systems, IMAX Maintenance and Other Theater Business segments, as well as fixed revenues from the JRSA segment; and

 

(iii)
Film Distribution and Post-Production, which includes activities related to the distribution of large-format documentary films, primarily to institutional theaters, and the distribution of exclusive experiences ranging from live performances to interactive events with leading artists and creators (through the Film Distribution segment) and the provision of film post-production and quality control services.

 

In the first quarter of 2022, the Company’s internal reporting was updated to reclassify the results of IMAX Enhanced, an initiative to bring The IMAX Experience® into the home, out of the New Business Initiatives segment and into All Other for segment reporting purposes. IMAX EnhancedTM was the only component of the New Business Initiatives segment. Prior period comparatives have been reclassified to conform with the current period presentation. Please refer to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2022 for additional segment information.

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IMAX Network and Backlog

 

 

Three Months
Ended March 31,

 

 

Theater System Signings:

 

2022

 

 

 

2021

 

 

New IMAX Theater Systems

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales and sales-type lease arrangements

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

Hybrid JRSA

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Traditional JRSA

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

      Total new IMAX theaters Systems

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

Upgrades of IMAX theater systems

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total IMAX Theater System signings

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months
Ended March 31,

 

 

Theater System Installations:

 

2022

 

 

 

2021

 

 

New IMAX Theater Systems(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales and sales-type lease arrangements

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

Hybrid JRSA

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

Traditional JRSA

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

      Total new IMAX Theater Systems

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

9

 

 

Upgrades of IMAX theater systems

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

Total IMAX Theater System installations

 

 

14

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

Theater System Backlog:

 

2022

 

 

 

2021

 

 

Sales and sales-type lease arrangements

 

 

171

 

 

 

 

189

 

 

Hybrid JRSA

 

 

131

 

 

 

 

144

 

 

Traditional JRSA

 

 

185

 

(2)

 

 

188

 

(2)

Total Theater System backlog

 

 

487

 

(3)

 

 

521

 

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

Theater Network:

 

2022

 

 

 

2021

 

 

Commercial Multiplex Theaters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales and sales-type lease arrangements

 

 

691

 

 

 

 

671

 

 

Hybrid JRSA

 

 

148

 

 

 

 

143

 

 

Traditional JRSA

 

 

767

 

 

 

 

753

 

 

Total Commercial Multiplex Theaters

 

 

1,606

 

 

 

 

1,567

 

 

Commercial Destination Theaters

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

Institutional Theaters

 

 

72

 

 

 

 

73

 

 

Total Theater network(5)

 

 

1,690

 

 

 

 

1,652

 

 

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(1)
Includes two IMAX Xenon Theater Systems under traditional joint revenue sharing arrangements that were relocated from their original locations (2021 — nil). When a theater system under a sales or sales-type lease arrangement is relocated, the amount of revenue earned by the Company may vary from transaction-to-transaction and is usually less than the amount earned for a new sale. In certain situations when a theater system is relocated, the original location is upgraded to an IMAX Laser Theater System.
(2)
Includes 43 IMAX Theater Systems where the customer has the option to convert from a joint revenue sharing arrangement to a sales arrangement (2021 — 44).
(3)
Includes 180 new IMAX Laser Theatre systems configurations and 104 upgrades of existing locations to IMAX Laser Theater Systems configurations.

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(4)
Includes 158 new IMAX Laser Theatre systems configurations and 94 upgrades of existing locations to IMAX Laser Theater Systems configurations.
(5)
Period-to-period changes are reported net of the effect of permanently closed theaters.

 

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IMAX CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology sales

 

$

8,976

 

 

$

6,175

 

Image enhancement and maintenance services

 

 

36,094

 

 

 

21,615

 

Technology rentals

 

 

12,661

 

 

 

8,359

 

Finance income

 

 

2,305

 

 

 

2,605

 

 

 

 

 

60,036

 

 

 

38,754

 

Costs and expenses applicable to revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology sales

 

 

5,985

 

 

 

5,053

 

Image enhancement and maintenance services

 

 

15,743

 

 

 

9,764

 

Technology rentals

 

 

6,537

 

 

 

6,656

 

 

 

 

 

28,265

 

 

 

21,473

 

Gross margin

 

 

31,771

 

 

 

17,281

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

30,181

 

 

 

25,209

 

Research and development

 

 

1,196

 

 

 

1,471

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

 

1,197

 

 

 

1,141

 

Credit loss expense, net

 

 

7,229

 

 

 

305

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(8,032

)

 

 

(10,845

)

Realized and unrealized investment gains

 

 

34

 

 

 

5,248

 

Retirement benefits non-service expense

 

 

(139

)

 

 

(114

)

Interest income

 

 

502

 

 

 

583

 

Interest expense

 

 

(1,705

)

 

 

(2,304

)

Loss before taxes

 

 

(9,340

)

 

 

(7,432

)

Income tax expense

 

 

(2,610

)

 

 

(3,068

)

Net Loss

 

 

(11,950

)

 

 

(10,500

)

Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

(1,659

)

 

 

(4,340

)

Net loss attributable to common shareholders

 

$

(13,609

)

 

$

(14,840

)

Net loss per share attributable to common shareholders -
      basic and diluted:

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share — basic and diluted

 

$

(0.23

)

 

$

(0.25

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of shares outstanding (000's):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

58,574

 

 

 

59,012

 

 

Diluted

 

 

58,574

 

 

 

59,012

 

Additional Disclosure:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

$

12,741

 

 

$

12,678

 

Amortization of deferred financing costs

 

$

1,023

 

 

$

308

 

 

 

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IMAX CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands of U.S. Dollars, except share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

162,300

 

 

$

189,711

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses

 

 

110,478

 

 

 

110,050

 

Financing receivables, net of allowance for credit losses

 

 

131,510

 

 

 

141,049

 

Variable consideration receivables, net of allowance for credit losses

 

 

44,032

 

 

 

44,218

 

Inventories

 

 

27,332

 

 

 

26,924

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

13,628

 

 

 

11,802

 

Film assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

5,518

 

 

 

4,241

 

Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation

 

 

258,971

 

 

 

260,353

 

Investment in equity securities

 

 

1,092

 

 

 

1,087

 

Other assets

 

 

22,115

 

 

 

17,799

 

Deferred income tax assets, net of valuation allowance

 

 

13,935

 

 

 

13,906

 

Goodwill

 

 

39,027

 

 

 

39,027

 

Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

 

22,110

 

 

 

23,080

 

Total assets

 

$

852,048

 

 

$

883,247

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

18,220

 

 

$

15,943

 

Accrued and other liabilities

 

 

96,551

 

 

 

111,896

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

80,463

 

 

 

81,281

 

Revolving credit facility borrowings, net of unamortized debt issuance costs

 

 

1,080

 

 

 

2,472

 

Convertible notes, net of unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs

 

 

224,010

 

 

 

223,641

 

Deferred income tax liabilities

 

 

17,642

 

 

 

17,642

 

Total liabilities

 

 

437,966

 

 

 

452,875

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-controlling interests

 

 

761

 

 

 

758

 

Shareholders' equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital stock common shares — no par value. Authorized — unlimited number.

 

 

 

 

 

 

58,750,922 issued and outstanding (December 31, 2021 — 58,653,642 issued and outstanding)

 

 

415,362

 

 

 

409,979

 

Other equity

 

 

167,912

 

 

 

174,620

 

Statutory surplus reserve

 

 

3,932

 

 

 

3,932

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(251,194

)

 

 

(234,975

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

3,228

 

 

 

2,527

 

Total shareholders' equity attributable to common shareholders

 

 

339,240

 

 

 

356,083

 

Non-controlling interests

 

 

74,081

 

 

 

73,531

 

Total shareholders' equity

 

 

413,321

 

 

 

429,614

 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

 

$

852,048

 

 

$

883,247

 

 

 

 

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IMAX CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands of U.S. Dollars)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Operating Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

 

(11,950

)

 

$

 

(10,500

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

12,741

 

 

 

 

12,678

 

Amortization of deferred financing costs

 

 

 

1,023

 

 

 

 

308

 

Credit loss expense, net

 

 

 

7,229

 

 

 

 

305

 

Write-downs

 

 

 

381

 

 

 

 

213

 

Deferred income tax (benefit) expense

 

 

 

(109

)

 

 

 

158

 

Share-based and other non-cash compensation

 

 

 

6,189

 

 

 

 

5,421

 

Unrealized foreign currency exchange loss

 

 

 

58

 

 

 

 

113

 

Realized and unrealized investment gains

 

 

 

(34

)

 

 

 

(5,248

)

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

 

(2,654

)

 

 

 

(13,744

)

Inventories

 

 

 

(534

)

 

 

 

437

 

Film assets

 

 

 

(5,107

)

 

 

 

(2,213

)

Deferred revenue

 

 

 

(830

)

 

 

 

5,276

 

Changes in other operating assets and liabilities

 

 

 

(10,186

)

 

 

 

(4,155

)

Net cash used in operating activities

 

 

 

(3,783

)

 

 

 

(10,951

)

Investing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

 

 

 

(728

)

 

 

 

(466

)

Investment in equipment for joint revenue sharing arrangements

 

 

 

(4,587

)

 

 

 

(1,540

)

Interest in film classified as a financial instrument

 

 

 

(4,731

)

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of other intangible assets

 

 

 

(551

)

 

 

 

(1,507

)

Proceeds from sale of equity securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17,769

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

 

 

 

(10,597

)

 

 

 

14,256

 

Financing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

223,675

 

Purchase of capped calls related to convertible notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(19,067

)

Repayments of revolving credit facility borrowings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(255,000

)

Credit facility amendment fees paid

 

 

 

(1,783

)

 

 

 

(32

)

Repurchase of common shares, IMAX Corporation

 

 

 

(6,272

)

 

 

 

 

Repurchase of common shares, IMAX China

 

 

 

(1,844

)

 

 

 

 

Taxes withheld and paid on employee stock awards vested

 

 

 

(3,136

)

 

 

 

(3,045

)

Common shares issued - stock options exercised

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

824

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

 

(13,035

)

 

 

 

(52,645

)

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

(245

)

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents during period

 

 

 

(27,411

)

 

 

 

(49,585

)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

 

189,711

 

 

 

 

317,379

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

 

162,300

 

 

$

 

267,794

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12


 

 

 

Segment Revenue and Gross Margin (Margin Loss)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

In thousands of U.S. Dollars

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMAX Technology Network

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMAX DMR

 

$

19,564

 

 

$

11,944

 

JRSA, contingent rent

 

 

12,643

 

 

 

8,359

 

 

 

 

32,207

 

 

 

20,303

 

IMAX Technology Sales and Maintenance

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMAX Systems

 

 

8,618

 

 

 

5,899

 

JRSA, fixed fees

 

 

990

 

 

 

1,738

 

IMAX Maintenance

 

 

14,942

 

 

 

8,906

 

Other Theater Business(1)

 

 

670

 

 

 

437

 

 

 

 

25,220

 

 

 

16,980

 

Film Distribution and Post-Production

 

 

1,406

 

 

 

813

 

Sub-total for reportable segments

 

 

58,833

 

 

 

38,096

 

All other

 

 

1,203

 

 

 

658

 

Total

 

$

60,036

 

 

$

38,754

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross Margin (Margin Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMAX Technology Network

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMAX DMR

 

$

13,557

 

 

$

8,251

 

JRSA, contingent rent

 

 

6,198

 

 

 

1,883

 

 

 

 

19,755

 

 

 

10,134

 

IMAX Technology Sales and Maintenance

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMAX Systems

 

 

3,976

 

 

 

3,012

 

JRSA, fixed fees

 

 

252

 

 

 

156

 

IMAX Maintenance

 

 

7,870

 

 

 

3,823

 

Other Theater Business

 

 

100

 

 

 

63

 

 

 

 

12,198

 

 

 

7,054

 

Film Distribution and Post-Production

 

 

(861

)

 

 

(25

)

 Sub-total for reportable segments

 

 

31,092

 

 

 

17,163

 

All Other (2)

 

 

679

 

 

 

118

 

Total

 

$

31,771

 

 

$

17,281

 

_______________

(1)
The revenue from this segment principally includes after-market sales of IMAX Theater system parts and 3D glasses.
(2)
All Other includes the results from IMAX Enhanced and other ancillary activities. In the first quarter of 2022, the Company's internal reporting was updated to reclassify the results of IMAX Enhanced out of the New Business Initiatives segment into All Other for segment reporting purposes. Prior period comparatives have been revised to conform with the current period presentation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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IMAX CORPORATION

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

In this release, the Company presents adjusted net loss attributable to common shareholders and adjusted net loss attributable to common shareholders per basic and diluted share, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Facility, Adjusted EBITDA margin, and free cash flow as supplemental measures of the Company’s performance, which are not recognized under U.S. GAAP. Adjusted net loss attributable to common shareholders and adjusted net loss attributable to common shareholders per basic and diluted share exclude, where applicable: (i) share-based compensation; (ii) COVID-19 government relief benefits (iii) realized and unrealized investment gains or losses, as well as the related tax impact of these adjustments, and (iv) income taxes resulting from management’s decision to no longer indefinitely reinvest the historical earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries.

The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are important supplemental measures that allow management and users of the Company’s financial statements to view operating trends and analyze controllable operating performance on a comparable basis between periods without the after-tax impact of share-based compensation and certain unusual items included in net loss attributable to common shareholders. Although share-based compensation is an important aspect of the Company’s employee and executive compensation packages, it is a non-cash expense and is excluded from certain internal business performance measures.

A reconciliation from net loss attributable to common shareholders and the associated per share amounts to adjusted net loss attributable to common shareholders and adjusted net loss attributable to common shareholders per diluted share is presented in the table below. Net loss attributable to common shareholders and the associated per share amounts are the most directly comparable GAAP measures because they reflect the earnings relevant to the Company’s shareholders, rather than the earnings attributable to non-controlling interests.

In addition to the non-GAAP financial measures discussed above, management also uses “EBITDA,” as such term is defined in the Company’s Credit Agreement, and which is referred to herein as “Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Facility.” As allowed by the Credit Agreement, Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Facility includes adjustments in addition to the exclusion of interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Facility measure is presented to allow a more comprehensive analysis of the Company’s operating performance and to provide additional information with respect to the Company’s compliance against its Credit Agreement requirements when applicable. In addition, the Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Facility presents relevant and useful information widely used by analysts, investors and other interested parties in the Company’s industry to evaluate, assess and benchmark the Company’s results.

EBITDA is defined as net income or loss excluding (i) income tax expense or benefit; (ii) interest expense, net of interest income; (iii) depreciation and amortization, including film asset amortization; and (iv) amortization of deferred financing costs. Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Facility is defined as EBITDA excluding: (i) share-based and other non-cash compensation; (ii) realized and unrealized investment gains or losses; (iii) write-downs, net of recoveries, including asset impairments and credit loss expense; and (iv) legal judgment and arbitration awards.

A reconciliation of net loss attributable to common shareholders, which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Facility is presented in the table below. Net loss attributable to common shareholders is the most directly comparable GAAP measure because it reflects the earnings relevant to the Company’s shareholders, rather than the earnings attributable to non-controlling interests.

Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by or used in operating activities minus cash used in investing activities (from the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows). Management views free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure, as a measure of the Company’s after-tax cash flow available to reduce debt, add to cash balances, and fund other financing activities. Free cash flow does not represent residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. A reconciliation of cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow is presented below.

These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported by other companies. Additionally, the non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, the comparable GAAP amounts.

 

14


 

Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Facility

 

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 (1)

 

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 (1)

 

 

 

Attributable to
Non-controlling

 

 

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

Attributable to
Non-controlling

 

 

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interests and

 

 

Attributable to

 

 

Attributable to

 

 

Interests and

 

 

Attributable to

 

 

Attributable to

 

 

 

Common

 

 

Non-controlling

 

 

Common

 

 

Common

 

 

Non-controlling

 

 

Common

 

 

 

Shareholders

 

 

Interests

 

 

Shareholders

 

 

Shareholders

 

 

Interests

 

 

Shareholders

 

(In thousands of U.S. Dollars)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reported net loss

 

$

 

(11,950

)

 

$

 

1,659

 

 

$

 

(13,609

)

 

$

 

(10,500

)

 

$

 

4,340

 

 

$

 

(14,840

)

Add (subtract):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

2,610

 

 

 

 

487

 

 

 

 

2,123

 

 

 

 

3,068

 

 

 

 

974

 

 

 

 

2,094

 

Interest expense, net of interest income

 

 

 

180

 

 

 

 

(106

)

 

 

 

286

 

 

 

 

1,412

 

 

 

 

(86

)

 

 

 

1,498

 

Depreciation and amortization, including film asset
   amortization

 

 

 

12,741

 

 

 

 

1,301

 

 

 

 

11,440

 

 

 

 

12,677

 

 

 

 

1,149

 

 

 

 

11,528

 

Amortization of deferred financing costs(2)

 

 

 

1,023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,023

 

 

 

 

309

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

309

 

EBITDA

 

$

 

4,604

 

 

$

 

3,341

 

 

$

 

1,263

 

 

$

 

6,966

 

 

$

 

6,377

 

 

$

 

589

 

Share-based and other non-cash compensation

 

 

 

6,189

 

 

 

 

203

 

 

 

 

5,986

 

 

 

 

5,421

 

 

 

 

246

 

 

 

 

5,175

 

Realized and unrealized investment gains

 

 

 

(34

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(34

)

 

 

 

(5,248

)

 

 

 

(1,571

)

 

 

 

(3,677

)

Write-downs, including asset
impairments and credit loss expense

 

 

 

7,610

 

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

 

7,592

 

 

 

 

518

 

 

 

 

(180

)

 

 

 

698

 

Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Facility

 

$

 

18,369

 

 

$

 

3,562

 

 

$

 

14,807

 

 

$

 

7,657

 

 

$

 

4,872

 

 

$

 

2,785

 

Revenues attributable to common
   shareholders
(3)

 

 

 

60,036

 

 

 

 

6,140

 

 

 

 

53,896

 

 

 

 

38,754

 

 

 

 

7,699

 

 

 

 

31,055

 

Adjusted EBITDA margin attributable to common
   shareholders

 

 

 

30.6

%

 

 

 

58.0

%

 

 

 

27.5

%

 

 

 

19.8

%

 

 

 

63.3

%

 

 

 

9.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Twelve Months Ended March 31, 2022 (1)

 

 

For the Twelve Months Ended March 31, 2021 (1)

 

 

 

Attributable to
Non-controlling

 

 

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

Attributable to
Non-controlling

 

 

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interests and

 

 

Attributable to

 

 

Attributable to

 

 

Interests and

 

 

Attributable to

 

 

Attributable to

 

 

 

Common

 

 

Non-controlling

 

 

Common

 

 

Common

 

 

Non-controlling

 

 

Common

 

 

 

Shareholders

 

 

Interests

 

 

Shareholders

 

 

Shareholders

 

 

Interests

 

 

Shareholders

 

(In thousands of U.S. Dollars)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reported net loss

 

$

 

(11,027

)

 

$

 

10,071

 

 

$

 

(21,098

)

 

$

 

(108,575

)

 

$

 

686

 

 

$

 

(109,261

)

Add (subtract):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

 

 

 

20,106

 

 

 

 

3,562

 

 

 

 

16,544

 

 

 

 

14,067

 

 

 

 

1,826

 

 

 

 

12,241

 

Interest expense, net of interest income

 

 

 

1,130

 

 

 

 

(376

)

 

 

 

1,506

 

 

 

 

4,982

 

 

 

 

(353

)

 

 

 

5,335

 

Depreciation and amortization, including film asset
   amortization

 

 

 

56,146

 

 

 

 

5,407

 

 

 

 

50,739

 

 

 

 

51,031

 

 

 

 

4,479

 

 

 

 

46,552

 

Amortization of deferred financing costs(2)

 

 

 

3,227

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,227

 

 

 

 

309

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

309

 

EBITDA

 

$

 

69,582

 

 

$

 

18,664

 

 

$

 

50,918

 

 

$

 

(38,186

)

 

$

 

6,638

 

 

$

 

(44,824

)

Share-based and other non-cash compensation

 

 

 

26,847

 

 

 

 

1,071

 

 

 

 

25,776

 

 

 

 

23,150

 

 

 

 

1,063

 

 

 

 

22,087

 

Realized and unrealized investment gains

 

 

 

(126

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(126

)

 

 

 

(7,706

)

 

 

 

(2,314

)

 

 

 

(5,392

)

Write-downs, including asset impairments and
   credit loss expense

 

 

 

4,905

 

 

 

 

(961

)

 

 

 

5,866

 

 

 

 

22,235

 

 

 

 

5,492

 

 

 

 

16,743

 

Legal judgment and arbitration awards

 

 

 

(1,770

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,770

)

 

 

 

4,105

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,105

 

Loss from equity accounted investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,329

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,329

 

Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Facility

 

$

 

99,438

 

 

$

 

18,774

 

 

$

 

80,664

 

 

$

 

4,927

 

 

$

 

10,879

 

 

$

 

(5,952

)

Revenues attributable to common
   shareholders
(3)

 

 

 

276,165

 

 

 

 

31,997

 

 

 

 

244,168

 

 

 

 

140,855

 

 

 

 

21,870

 

 

 

 

118,985

 

Adjusted EBITDA margin attributable to common
   shareholders

 

 

 

36.0

%

 

 

 

58.7

%

 

 

 

33.0

%

 

 

 

3.5

%

 

 

 

49.7

%

 

 

 

(5.0

%)

_______________

(1)
The Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio is calculated using Adjusted EBITDA per Credit Facility determined on a trailing twelve-month basis.
(2)
The amortization of deferred financing costs is recorded within Interest Expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

 

15


 

(3)

 

(In thousands of U.S. Dollars)

 

Three months ended March 31, 2022

 

 

Three months ended March 31, 2021

 

 

Twelve months ended March 31, 2022

 

 

Twelve months ended March 31, 2021

 

Total revenues

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

60,036

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

38,754

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

276,165

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

140,855

 

Greater China revenues

 

$

 

21,476

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

25,518

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

108,759

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

72,580

 

 

 

 

Non-controlling interest ownership percentage(4)

 

 

 

28.59

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30.17

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29.42

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30.13

%

 

 

 

Deduction for non-controlling interest share of revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6,140

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7,699

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(31,997

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(21,870

)

Revenues attributable to common shareholders

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

53,896

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

31,055

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

244,168

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

118,985

 

(4) Weighted average ownership percentage for change in non-controlling interest share

 

Adjusted Net Loss Attributable to Common Shareholders and Adjusted Diluted Per Share Calculations

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31, 2022

 

 

March 31, 2021

 

(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)

 

Net Loss

 

 

Per Share

 

 

Net Loss

 

 

Per Share

 

Net loss attributable to common shareholders

 

$

(13,609

)

 

$

(0.23

)

 

$

(14,840

)

 

$

(0.25

)

Adjustments(1):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

5,959

 

 

 

0.10

 

 

 

5,348

 

 

 

0.09

 

COVID-19 government relief benefits

 

 

(193

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,484

)

 

 

(0.03

)

Realized and unrealized investment gains

 

 

(34

)

 

 

 

 

 

(3,677

)

 

 

(0.06

)

Tax Impact on items listed above

 

 

(367

)

 

 

(0.01

)

 

 

(537

)

 

 

(0.01

)

Income taxes resulting from management's decision to no longer indefinitely reinvest the historical earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

381

 

 

 

0.01

 

Adjusted net loss(1)

 

$

(8,244

)

 

$

(0.14

)

 

$

(14,809

)

 

$

(0.25

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted

 

 

 

 

 

58,574

 

 

 

 

 

 

59,012

 

_______________

(1)
Reflects amounts attributable to common shareholders.

 

Free Cash Flow

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

(In thousands of U.S. Dollars)

 

March 31, 2022

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

$

 

(3,783

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

 

(10,597

)

Free cash flow

 

$

 

(14,380

)

 

 

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