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Dec 31, 2020
National CineMedia Q4 2020 Earnings Report
National CineMedia reported a significant decrease in revenue and operating income due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but fortified its liquidity position through debt expansion and amendment.
Key Takeaways
National CineMedia's Q4 2020 results were significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with a substantial decrease in revenue and operating income. The company responded by reducing costs, preserving cash, and securing additional financing to navigate the challenging environment. Despite the difficulties, NCM is optimistic about a future rebound as the vaccine rollout accelerates and theater audiences return.
Total revenue decreased by 89.3% to $15.7 million compared to the same quarter last year.
Operating income decreased by 128.6% to an operating loss of $20.8 million.
Net loss for the quarter was $35.2 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, compared to net income of $19.1 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, for the same quarter last year.
The company raised an additional $50 million of financing through a credit facility amendment.
National CineMedia
National CineMedia
Forward Guidance
Due to the unprecedented market conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting uncertainty regarding the duration and ultimate impact of governmental regulations, the Company is not currently providing guidance for the fiscal year ending December 30, 2021.
Challenges Ahead
- The duration and ultimate impact of governmental regulations.
- Mandated business closures and theater capacity restrictions that affect our network theaters and clients.
- Shifting movie slates
- The impact of changes in consumer behavior (such as social distancing) on attendance following the reopening of the theaters.
- Uncertainty regarding the duration and ultimate impact of governmental regulations.